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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.

A major upgrade of the contents of this page was completed in July 2020, 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.

GODDARD, Arabella (Madame Arabella GODDARD; Mrs. J. W. DAVISON)

Pianist

Born France, 12 January 1836
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, May 1873
Departed (1) Melbourne, VIC, October 1873 (for India)
Arrived (2) Townsville, QLD, 26 June 1874 (per Flintshire, from Java)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 24 October 1874 (for New Zealand and Califonia)
Died France, 6 April 1922

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GODDARD-Arabella (shareable link to this entry)

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

Madame Arabella Goddard's hospital concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, on Saturday 26th September 1874 (Samuel Calvert, engraver)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/251181 (DIGITISED)

"MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD'S HOSPITAL CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL", Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers (7 October 1874), 169

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60446599 

. . . Viewed from a musical point of view, the performance deserves high commendation. It was the means of bringing together the premier musical society of Australasia and an artist whose fame is world wide. Thanks to this combination of abilities the public were enabled to enjoy, to great perfection, Weber's famous Concert-stuck, a work that has been under rehearsal on previous occasions by our musical societies, and has but once before been rendered in public. The success achieved was so pronounced - though it could not be called a perfect performance - that there was a unanimous desire for its repetition. It is almost superfluous to say that Madame Goddard played that portion of the work falling to her share with wonderful fidelity in the most difficult passages, and with rare delicacy throughout . . .

. . . The other notable item in the programme was the really fine performance of Beethoven's Choral Fantasia by Madame Goddard, and the vocal and instrumental forces of the Philharmonic Society. The performance was altogether of exceptional merit; every note from the piano was drunk in with delight by the audience, and the interweaving of harmonies was so charmingly brought about by all concerned that listeners could not but express their delight . . .

Summary:

At the age of 6, a pupil of KalKbrenner, Goddard played for Chopin and Queen Victoria. Taught later by Lucy Anderson and Thalberg, she made her London public debut under Michael Balfe in 1850.

She visited Australia twice during her 1873-74 world tour, under the management of Robert Smythe. In June 1874, sailing from Java to Queensland, her ship was wrecked and she shared a rescue boat with tightrope walker Charles Blondin.

Among music she played in Australia were Jules de Sivrai's Grand Scotch fantasia and Grand Welsh fantasia, and Thalberg's Variations on Home, sweet home.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 August 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13044016

[News], The Argus (7 January 1873), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5845852

"MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD", The Argus (7 May 1873), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5853142

"ARABELLA GODDARD", Empire (5 August 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63233475

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 October 1873), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5873291

[News], The Argus (8 January 1874), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5879051

[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier (17 June 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1384582

"THE WRECK OF THE FLINTSHIRE", The Argus (24 June 1874), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5872690

"MADAME GODDARD'S SYDNEY PERFORMANCES. SYDNEY, THURSDAY", The Argus (21 August 1874), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5876908

Madame Arabella Goddard, after arranging for three concerts at the Victoria Theatre, advertised to-day her intention to proceed to Orange, but afterwards left her hotel suddenly about noon, leaving a most uncomplimentary letter reflecting on native talent, and stating her intention not to appear to-night. Her piano is in Mr. Bennett's possession, and her luggage was placed on board the Melbourne steamer Dandenong, by which steamer Madame Goddard, accompanied by Miss Christian, sailed in the afternoon for Melbourne. When the curtain rose at the Victoria Theatre to-night, Mr. Bennett read a letter from Madame Goddard, in which she states that letters had been sent to her, warning her that she would have an unfavourable reception, because native talent had not been engaged; Madame Goddard went on to say in her letter that she was not previously aware that the natives of Australia had any taste for music. The affair has created great indignation; and is the subject of general comment, not favourable to Madame Goddard or her advisers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen Christian (contralto vocalist)

[News], The Argus (24 October 1874), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5881305

Bibliography and resources:

Arabella Teniswood, The 1870s Australian tours of Madame Arabella Goddard (M.Mus thesis, University of Melbourne, 2001)

http://hdl.handle.net/11343/36388

"Arabella Goddard", Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Goddard 

GODDARD, Charles (Charles GODDARD; C. GODDARD)

Engraver, printer

Born Leicester, England, 18 April 1823; son of Cornelius GODDARD (d. 1867) and Mary GROCE (d. 1862)
Married Eliza Ann KNIBB (c. 1830-1868), Leicester, England, 1848
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 December 1852 (per General Hewitt, from Plymouth, 24 August, with wife, and 4 child relatives)
Died Glebe, 16 July 1867, aged 44

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Goddard+1823-1867 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GODDARD-Charles (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Goddard (brother)

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Leicester; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 2090

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/CONHO107_2089_2090-0605 (PAYWALL)

25 Cauk Street / Charles Goddard / Head / 27 / Engraver and printer (employing 1 man) / [born] Leicester
Eliza A. [Goddard] / Wife / 20 / - / Northampton . . .
Mary Tighe / Serv. / 15 / . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Empire (25 December 1852), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60133167 

December 24. - General Hewett, 1000 tons, Captain Gatenby, from Plymouth 24th August. Passengers . . . C. Goddard, Mrs. Goddard and 4 children . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 February 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12943573 

JEWELLERS.- Scrolls engraved upon rings and every description of jewellery. Cyphers and inscriptions on gold and silver plate, on the shortest notice, by C. GODDARD, Castlereagh-street North. Wedding and address cards, business cards, bill heads, labels, &c, engraved and printed. Goddard's Perpetual Almanac, varnished, 5s., may be had of Messrs. W. and F. Ford, and Messrs. Sands and Kenny, Stationers. N.B.- Wanted to purchase a copper-plate press.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 March 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12944158 

LARGE first floor Room to let . . . C. GODDARD, Engraver, Castlereagh-street North.

[Advertisement], Empire (9 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61323217 

JUST PUBLISHED. A TINTED Lithograph PORTRAIT of E. H. HARGRAVES, ESQ., drawn on stone by Mr. G. F. Angas, from a Daguerreotype.
A limited number of copies having been printed, an early application is requisite to prevent disappointment. Proofs, 5s.
May be had of the Stationers, also of the Publisher, C. GODDARD, Engraver and Printer, Castlereagh-street North.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 November 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12950731 

GODDARD, Commercial Engraving and Printing Office, 321, Castlereagh-street North.
Bill heads, trade and address cards, cheques, bills of lading, &c, engraved and printed in first rate style.
Crests, ciphers, and inscriptions engraved on jewellery, on the shortest notice.
Brass and zinc door and window plates. N.B. - One or two Offices to let.

"CASE OF ACCIDENTAL POISONING AT THE GLEBE", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 July 1867), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13164124 

The inquiry respecting the death of Mr. Charles Goddard, engraver, was held before the City Coroner, yesterday, at the Forest Lodge Hotel, Glebe, and resulted in a verdict of manslaughter being returned against Thomas Isaac Ryan, chemist, of King Street. Mr. Goddard was forty four years of age, and was a native of Leicester, England . . . Mrs. Eliza Goddard stated that her husband suffered from piles, and was in the habit of taking tormentil . . . George Scoles, 18 stated that he was apprenticed to Mr. Goddard, and went by the name of "Charles" . . . The jury, after about an hour's consultation, returned the following verdict - "We find that the said Charles Goddard died from the effects of a deadly poison called aconite supplied by one Thomas Isaac Ryan, chemist of King-street, Sydney, the said poison being mixed with a harmless root called Tormentil; and we further find that the said Thomas Isaac Ryan did not use sufficient caution, in neglecting to satisfy himself as a practical man that the whole parcil was tormentil knowing that the said roots of aconite and tormentil so closely resembled each other, and we therefore find that the said Thomas Isaac Ryan feloniously and unlawfully did kill and slay the said Charles Goddard " Mr. Ryan was then committed to take his trial at the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court, which commence on the 12th August next . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 July 1867), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13162952 

GODDARD - July 16th, very suddenly, at his residence, Forest Lodge, Mr. Charles Goddard, engraver, Pitt-street, aged 44 years.

"CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT. FRIDAY . . . MANSLAUGHTER", Empire (17 August 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60843764 

. . . His HONOR summed up, and the jury, after an hour's deliberation, returned a verdict of not guilty. There was some attempt at applause, which was at once, suppressed. The prisoner was discharged . . .

Musical editions (for Henry Marsh; ? covers only)

The strain I heard in happier days by Howard Glover (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [n.d. 1850s]); cover: "Goddard Sc."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12726634 (DIGITISED)

Mazeppa, etude-galop de concert pour piano forte par Quidant (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [n.d. 1850s]); cover: "Goddard Sc. Sydney"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5980741 (DIGITISED)

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

http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2926 (DIGITISED)

GODDARD, Eleanor (Eleanor GODDARD; in Australia Miss GODDARD) = Mrs. John CAPLE

Actor

Active Australia c. 1854-57

GOERGS, Karl Wilhelm (Karl Wilhelm GOERGS; K. W. GOERGS, "Professor GOERGS")

Musician, music teacher, writer on music, songwriter, composer

Born Prussia, Germany, c. 1838 / 1842; son of Friedrich GOERGS (of Sandan)
Active Brighton, England, by 1866
Arrived NSW, 12 July 1873 (per La Hogue, from England)
Married Emily BAYLIS (c. 1843-1919), Woollahra, NSW, 16 December 1875
Died Woollahra, NSW, 5 July 1886, aged "44" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Karl+Wilhelm+Goergs+d1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOERGS-Karl-Wilhelm (shareable link to this entry)

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

Summary:

In Brighton, England, in June 1866, Wilhelm Goergs, 28, a music teacher, was charged with feloniously sending to Bismark a letter threatening to murder him. A jury convicted him, but recommended mercy, and he served a comparatively light sentence of four months without hard labour.

One of his first acts on arrival in Sydney in mid 1873 was to publish the first edition of his "new national song" Advance Australia, composed on the voyage out, and noticed by the press for its "republican" tendencies.

Shortly afterwards Goergs was in Armidale, where a fellow cabin passenger on the La Hogue, a Mr. B. Kendall, advertised that he was opening a boarding school.

By 1879 Goergs's Echoes of Australia series consisted of 9 published songs and 5 piano pieces. According to a preface to no. 1 (the 1879 edition of Advance, Australia, young and fair!):

The author of "Echoes of Australia" arrived in the Colony 1873 and has since that time taken his subjects for musical and poetical composition principally from the scenes around him. It may seem somewhat presumptuous for a recently naturalized British Citizen to attempt writing poetry in a language which is not his mother tongue, yet the manifest approbation with which several of his works, written in English, were received by the press during his long professional career at Brighton, England, fully justifies his efforts to earn an honorable place in the literature of this Country.

Documentation:

"THREAT TO MURDER COUNT BISMARK", Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper (24 June 1866), 7

At the Brighton police-court on Wednesday, Wilhelm Georgs, a young man of twenty-eight, who has for some time resided at Brighton and practised as a teacher of music, was brought up on a warrant, charged with sending a threatening letter to Count von Bismarck, the Prussian prime minister, such letter threatening to kill the said Count Bismarck.

The first witness called was Adolphus Frederick Williamson, inspector in the detective department of the metropolitan police. He produced a letter, written in German, and an envelope, addressed to Count Bismarck at Berlin, and bearing the Brighton and Berlin postmarks. Witness said that on the previous day (Tuesday) he went in company with Mr. Raward, clerk to the Brighton police, to No. 3, Hampton-place, Brighton, where the prisoner resided. He saw prisoner, and asked him if his name was Goergs. Prisoner said it was. Witness then took the letter from the envelope, and asked prisoner if he had written a letter to Count Bismarck. Prisoner said he had. Witness then put the letter into prisoner's hand, and prisoner said it was his handwriting. Witness had received the letter from Sir Richard Mayne, chief of the metropolitan police. In cross-examination by Mr. Lamb, witness said Sir Richard Mayne was not in the court. He had not opened the letter, nor did he think Sir Richard Bayne had. Did not know Count Bismarck, or that there was such a person, except from seeing the count's name in the newspapers. There might be twenty Count Bismarcks for what he knew. Nothing had passed between him and prisoner about the envelope. He held the envelope in his hand when he showed prisoner the letter. Mr. Bigge said the date of the Brighton postmark on the letter was May 23, and of the Berlin postmark May 26. In answer to Mr. Scott, witness said the prisoner looked at the letter before he said it was in his handwriting. Frederick Naetubus, of No. 66, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, merchant, said he was a German, and well acquainted with the German and English languages. Had made a correct translation of the letter produced by Mr. Williamson, and which was:

Brighton, 3, Hampton-place, Whitsuntide, 1866.
Sir,- Unfortunately you have escaped "this time." Take notice there are still patriots which are not afraid to put a stop to your miserable existence. My dear never forgotten friend, Ferdinand Blind, has taught me how not to miss you. You must expect now dagger and poison. I will not miss you. Take farewell from the world. Curses and shame are on your memory. Eternal hatred against all bearing the names Hohenzollern and Bismarck.
I have sworn it I -
Signed WILHELM GOERGS, late teacher and gymnast at Stolberg, near Aix-la-Chapelle."

Some of the prisoner's countrymen in court, who had obtained a view of the original letter, objected to the translation "I will not miss you," and witness admitted that the more literal translation would read "I do not miss you." Inspector Terry, of the Brighton policed apprehended prisoner on Wednesday at his residence in Hampton-place, Brighton. Witness asked prisoner if his name was Wilhelm Goerge [sic], and he said it was. Witness read the warrant to prisoner, who made no reply. Witness cautioned prisoner that what he said might be used as evidence against him. Prisoner then asked if he should be tried in England or sent to Prussia. He said he did not mind if he was tried in England; he would rather be tried under English laws. Mr. Lamb addressed the court at considerable length, arguing that the case failed on technical grounds. He first submitted that there was no evidence of Count Bismarck's identity. Inspector Williamson knew Count Bismarck only by newspaper reports, and those could not be accepted as evidence. He further argued that as Count Bismarck was beyond the jurisdiction of English law, no offence had been committed. It was also not proved that the prisoner had sent the letter, and the sending was the gravamen of the offence. Prisoner admitted that he wrote the letter, but said nothing about the envelope, and that it might be that some one else had taken the letter off his table and sent it to Berlin. He submitted that the case failed in legal proof. The bench ruled against Mr. Lamb. They held that they had jurisdiction, and that the words of the statute applied to foreigners. After a short consultation, they decided to commit the prisoner for trial to the next borough quarter sessions. Mr. Lamb applied for bail; and the bench at first seemed disinclined to grant it. After consultation, however, they determined to take prisoner's own recognisance in 500l. and two sureties in 250l. each. Two gentlemen in court were accepted, and prisoner was liberated.

County of Sussex, return of all persons committed, or bailed to appear for trial, or indicted at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the Borough of Brighton on the 12th day of July 1866 . . .; UK National Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1590/31251_A006145-00164 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 21 / William Goergs / Felony - Sending threatening Letter to Count von Bismark / 4 calendar months imprisonment

[News], Augsburger Tagblatt 5/8 (1866), 1520-21

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=2alDAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA1866-IA18

[Advertisement], Brighton Gazette (10 January 1867), 4

DR. WILHELM GOERGS begs to announce that he continues to give Lessons on the Pianoforte, in Singing and Composition, and to attend Singing Classes in Schools and Families. - 3, Hampton Place, Brighton.

Certificate of naturalizaton to an alien, Karl Wilhelm Goerges, Brighton, 4 and 7 February 1871; UK National Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/9156/42475_625537_11601-00464 (PAYWALL)

WHEREAS Karl Wilhelm Goergs, an Alien, now residing at 31 Hampton Place, Brighton . . .
a subject of Prussia, aged 33, a professor of languages and music, unmarried
[verso] . . . Oath of Allegiance . . . sworn and subscribed this [7 February 1871] . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 July 1873), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13320854

On board the La Hogue, Off Sydney Heads, July, 1873.
To Captain W. Goddard. Dear Sir, - As out voyage is drawing to a close, we, the cabin passengers of ship La Hogue, feel it our pleasurable duty to express to you our united and hearty thanks for your kind attention to us . . .
. . . yours, most sincerely, . . . Mr. B. Kendall, Mrs. B. Kendall . . . W. V. Jacob . . . Wilhelm Goergs . . .

"SYDNEY SHIPPING . . . ARRIVALS", The Maitland Mercury (17 July 1873), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18775598

12. - La Hogue, ahip, 1331 tons, Captain Goddard, from the Isle of Wight, 23rd April. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. B. Kendall . . . Messrs. Goergs, W. V. Jacob . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 August 1873), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28408772

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA, a National Song, dedicated to W. Vickers Jacob, Esquire.
Words and music by Wilhelm Goergs, author of "Guide to Correct Vocalisation, &c. Price, 1s 6d. ELVY and CO.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (26 August 1873), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18776775

ARMIDALE ACADEMY - PRINCIPAL - MR. B. KENDALL, LONDON UNIVERSITY. MR. KENDALL, having recently arrived in the COLONY and obtained SUITABLE PREMISES in ARMIDALE for a FIRST-CLASS BOARDING SCHOOL . . .
PROFESSOR KARL WILHELM GOERGS, formerly of Stolberg College, Germany,
and for the last nine years Professor of Modern Languages and Music in Brighton, England, will
TEACH THE FRENCH AND GERMAN LANGUAGES, theoretically and conversationally, also, will give
LESSONS in SINGING and PIANOFORTE PLAYING.
Terms, References, and other particulars, may be had on application to Mr. KENDALL, at the Commercial Bank, Armidale.

"REVIEW. The Gorgeous Minstrel - A Song", Sydney Punch (18 September 1874), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253226798 

"BEETHOVEN'S SONATA, OPUS 90. E MINOR", Illustrated Sydney News (19 September 1874), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63106307

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 December 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28400950

GOERGS - BAYLIS. - December 16, at Glenhead, Woollahra, by the Rev. J. G. Fraser, M.A., Karl Wilhelm Goergs, son of Herr Frederick Goergs, Sandan, North Germany, to Emily, daughter of the late Robert Baylis, Esq., Birkenhead, England.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 July 1886), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13645522

GOERGS. - July 5, At his residence, Riviere College, Woollahra, Karl Wilhelm Goergs, of inflammation of the lungs, aged 44 years.

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 July 1886), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13639381

Many persons will hear with regret of the death of Professor Goergs, of Riviere College, Woollahra, which took place at his residence on Monday night, the cause of death being inflammation of the lungs. Professor Goergs was very successful in passing pupils for the University examinations, and last year one of his pupils obtained the Fairfax Prize and four medals at the senior examination. The Professor was only 44 years of age, and was greatly respected by a large circle of friends.

Musical works (selected):

"Music" items tagged Karl Wilhlem Goergs d1886:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/music/search?l-publictag=Karl+Wilhelm+Goergs+d1886 

An introduction to the guitar by Karl Wilhelm Goergs (Sydney: J. A. Engel, [1874])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/158355974 

Homeward bound (Heimreise), Illustrated Sydney News (7 May 1875), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63105226 (DIGITISED)

Australia's fatherland, Illustrated Sydney News (24 July 1875), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63106016 (DIGITISED)

The marriner's farewell, Illustrated Sydney News (21 August 1875), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63105895 (DIGITISED)

I love him so (romance: English words by K. W. Goergs; music by count Kotzchubey) (Melbourne: Nicholson & Ascherberg, [1877])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9208488 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Viktor Kotchubey

Far away from Brittany, Illustrated Sydney News (7 September 1878), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63335128 (DIGITISED)

Advance, Australia, young and fair! (Sydney: J. N. Fischer, [1879])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7565148 (DIGITISED)

Many happy returns of the day (Sydney: J. N. Fischer, [1879])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17248956 (DIGITISED)

Practical studies for the cultivation of the voice by Karl Wilhelm Goergs (Sydney: J. N. Fischer, [1880])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/163886389 

The Garden Palace march (A souvenir of Australia) (Sydney: W. Ezold, [1879])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7565275/version/8706638 (DIGITISED)

The Garden Palace march (Sydney: Gibbs, Shallard and Co., [1880])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7565275/version/38617714 (DIGITISED)

The harp of the Southern Cross (Australia's message) (Sydney: [?],1885)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35127983 (DIGITISED)

GOGGIN, Edmond William (Edmund William GOGGIN; Edmond GOGGIN; E. GOGGIN; Mr. GOGGIN)

Music and general printer and publisher, Caxton Printing Office (1859-71)

Born Limerick, Ireland, 1832; baptised St. Mary's, Limerick, 23 May 1832; son of James Darby GOGGIN and Elizabeth
Married (1) Susannah GOGGIN [sic] (d. 1881), St. Michael, Limerick, Ireland, 1855
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 16 October 1855 (per Shalimar, from Liverpool, 20 July, aged "23")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 23 October 1855 (per Waratah, from Melbourne, 20 October)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1 September 1871 (per Wonga Wonga, for Fiji and San Francisco, CA, USA)
Married (2) Sarah Wilhelmina MYLES, Preston, Lancashire, England, 27 March 1883 (aged "49")
Died (? San Francisco, CA, USA) after 1894

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edmond+William+Goggin+b1832 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOGGIN-Edmond-William (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Mary's (RC), Limerick, 1832; Ireland, select births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3989239:2533 (PAYWALL)

23 May 1832 / Edmund William son of / James Goggin and Elizabeth ?

Marriages, St. Michael's (RC), Limerick. July 1855; National Library of Ireland, Catholic parish registers

https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000635029#page/151/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

[1855 July] 12th . . . Edmond Goggin & Susanna Goggin / Wit[nesse]s Patrik Tuthill & Jno. Goggin

Names and descriptions of passengers per Shalimar, from Liverpool, 20 July 1855, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFC5433-F96C-11E9-AE98-217934D1FC21?image=138 (DIGITISED)

. . . Edmond Goggin / 23 / Yeoman // Susannah [Goggin] / 23 / Wife // Ann Mangan / 21 / Servant . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE, ARRIVED (HOBSON'S BAY)", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 October 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4821086 

October 16. - Shalimar, ship, 1482 tons, A. Robertson, from Liverpool 20th July. Passengers cabin: . . . Mr. and Mrs. Goggin . . .

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator [Sydney, NSW] (27 October 1855), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251548402 

October 23. - Waratah (s.), 560 tons, Warner, from Melbourne 20th instant. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Goggin . . .

"SYDNEY", New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (25 February 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252045660 

A warrant has been issued for the apprehension of George Buckleton, charged with absenting himself from the indented service of Edward Hogg Goggin, Caxton Printing Office, George-street, he is 16 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches high, very fair hair and eyebrows, pale blue eyes, very fair soft complexion, rather slight, smart intelligent appearance; generally wears a black alpaca coat, unbleached drill trousers, black silk waist-coat, black cap or grey California hat; he left Sydney by the 10 a.m., train on Tuesday, the 19th instant; had a bundle with him; supposed to be en route for Kiandra Gold Fields to join his father, who is on the Diggings.

"INSOLVENCY COURT. FRIDAY [6 June]", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 June 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13229841 

Edmund Goggin, of Sydney, printer, on petition and affidavit schedule to be filed within one week. Mr. Sempill, official assignee.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 June 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13229994 

ROSSITER and LAZARUS have been favoured with instructions from R. H. Sempill, Esq., official assignee in the insolvent estate of Edmund Goggin, to submit for public sale, on the premises, George-street, on FRIDAY, June 13th, at 11 o'clock precisely,
The whole of his plant, presses, &c., comprising . . .

"INSOLVENCY . . . SCHEDULES FILED", Freeman's Journal (25 June 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115760100 

Edmond Goggin, of Sydney. Liabilities - secured, ££244; total, £2574 12s. 3d. Assets available for unsecured creditors, £909 19s. 2d.; total, £1138 19s. 2d. Deficit, £1435 13s. 1d.

"DEMONSTRATION IN HONOUR OF THE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES . . . THE ILLUMINATIONS . . . BOURKE WARD", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 June 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13079965 

. . . the attention of passengers was promptly arrested by the tasteful decorations and illuminations at Mr. Goggin's the Caxton printing office. The principal transparency displayed two well executed shields - one of the Arms of the Prince, and the other of the Princess as a scion of the Royal house of Denmark. Variegated lamps and flags completed the picture . . .

"INSOLVENCY COURT. TUESDAY [13 February]", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 February 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13126372 

. . . The application of Ldmond Goggin for a certificate was refused on the grounds stated by his Honor, as follows:
This is a second insolvency with the intervention only of three years and three days between the dates of the two sequestrations . . . within sixty days before sequestration, I was of opinion that Goggin was hopelessly insolvent during all that time . . . Goggin contracted debts when he had not any reasonable or probable expectation of being able to pay them, and I must therefore refuse him a certificate.

"INSOLVENCY COURT. SATURDAY [2 September] . . . RULE NISI", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 September 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13244232 

David Barnett v Edmond William Goggin, late of Pitt Street, Sydney, printer. Returnable 14th September. Mr. Humphery, official assignee.

"SYDNEY. Friday, 6 p.m.", The Newcastle Chronicle [NSW] (2 September 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111142820 

Goggin, proprietor of the Caxton Printing Office, is missing, he is supposed to have left in the Wonga Wonga for San Francisco.

See also "LATEST NEWS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 September 1871), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18756970 

See also "WHAT'S BECOME OF GOGGIN?", Sydney Punch (9 September 1871), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253224844 

"CLEARANCES. March 5", Empire (6 March 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60858470 

Melpomene, ship, 1439 tons, Whiting, for San Francisco. Passengers- Mrs. Goggin, Miss Goggin, Messrs. Goggin, and H. L. Nathan.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 December 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13501887 

GOGGIN. - November 15, at San Francisco, Susannah, beloved wife of Edmond W. Goggin, and sister of William and John Goggin, of this city.

"Early Circus Days", San Francisco Call [CA, USA] (8 July 1894), 11

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC18940708.2.106 

John Wilson, the bustling "Jack," is selected to illustrate early circus days, not only in California, but in Australia . . . . Wilson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and was 66 years of age when he died, nine years ago . . . His first regular introduction to the amusement world was in 1857 or 1858 . . . Wilson and his establishment were a great success in the chief cities of New South Wales, Victoria and other places in Asutralia for many years. He was lucky on his arrival in Sydney to meet with Mr. E. W. Goggin, who was in business there. He is now connected with the printing house of Francis & Valentine in this city. Mr. Goggin introduced him to the magnates of the place, secured him a circus site at a nominal figure on a Government lot running from Pitt to George street - a central and eligible situation - where he made hatfuls of money . . . [Wilson]'s death occured at Hamburg, August 4, 1885 . . .

See also, "LAW. SUPREME COURT. WEDNESDAY . . . CUMMINGS v. COOKE", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (28 November 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60847697 

. . . When Wilson, Zoyara, and Cooke's circus was brought to Sydney, in May, 1866, Mr. Wilson called at the Caxton Printing Office, saw Mr. Goggin, manager, and Mr. Cummings, and agreed for the printing of certain bills and posters. When Mr. Cooke arrived, the plaintiff and Mr. Goggin averred that Mr. Wilson introduced Mr. Cooke, the defendant, "as his partner." As a further proof of partnership the wood-cuts used by Wilson's circus in "Dick Turpin's celebrated ride to York," were lent by Mr. Goggin to Burton's circus. The defendant, having heard of this on his return to Sydney (having gone to New Zealand, &c., in the meantime), complained to Mr. Goggin, saying;, "How came you to let Burton have my blocks?" . . .

See also, "LAW. SUPREME COURT. WEDNESDAY . . . COGGIN v, COOKE", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 November 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13153636 

GOING, Thomas (Thomas GOING; Thomas S. GOING; ? Thomas Shirley GOING; Mr. GOING)

Musician, teacher of music, organist, composer, piano and organ builder, tuner and repairer

Born Ireland, c. 1803/04; ? son of John GOING (1776-1829) and Frances Anne SHIRLEY (1770-1838)
Active Launceston, TAS, by February 1863
Died Newtown, Hobart, 17 January 1881, aged 78

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Going+d1881 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOING-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (18 February 1863), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72195900

MR. THOMAS GOING, Musical Composer - Organist - Teacher of Music - Repairer and Tuner of Organs, Pianofortes, and Harmoniums, lately arrived in Launceston, is open to an engagement. Address Rev. F. Hales. Feb. 18.

"LAUNCESTON CHURCH UNION", Launceston Examiner (18 February 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38650847

. . . Mr. Going presided at the organ, and a choir was in attendance, and at intervals enlivened the proceedings with selections of sacred music . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (17 August 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66459205 

MR. GOING, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Singing, Organist, &c., will visit Deloraine in a few days.
Communications addressed to the Post Office will be attended to.
Pianofortes tuned, regulated, and repaired in the best manner.
August 17

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (30 September 1865), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72357978  

Music for Evening Parties.
MR. GOING and his Harmonium are open to engagements as above, on very low terms, either with or without another instrument.
Address - Mr. Going, Post Office, Launceston.
N.B. - Teaching, tuning and repairing the piano, violin, and flute, as usual.
Sept 30

1881, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1228926; RGD35/1/9 no 2939

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1228926 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-9$init=RGD35-1-9P333 (DIGITISED)

No. 2939 / [died] 17th January 1881 / Thomas S. Going (Died Newtown Pauper Estate) (Born Ireland) / 78 years / organ Builder / Senilis [Cordis] / . . .

Register of burials, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, 19 January 1881; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1549091; NAME_INDEXES:1549091

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1549091 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/AF35-1-1$init=AF35-1-1P100 (DIGITISED)

[No.] 3.211 / [buried] 19 - 1 - 81 / Thomas Going / 78 years / Ch. of England / Newtown Estate / Teacher of Music / [no cause of death given] / Public grave / 192 K

GOLDING, Daniel (Daniel GOLDING; Dan GOLDING)

Musician, comic vocalist, actor, circus clown, songwriter (from the Glasgow Theatre)

Born c. 1827; ? son of Daniel GOLDING and Mary LYNCH
Married Mary WATSON, ? UK, by 1849
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 26 August 1849 (per William Jardine, from Plymouth, 30 May)
Arrived Launceston, TAS, by March 1850
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 13 August 1851 (per City of Melbourne, from Launceston, 12 August)
Died Footscray, VIC, 13 October 1867, aged 40 (buried Melbourne General Cemetery)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Daniel+Golding+d1867 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOLDING-Daniel (shareable link to this entry)

GOLDING, Michael (Michael GOLDING; M. GOLDING)

Vocalist, castanet and bones player

Born c. 1840
? Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 26 August 1849 (per William Jardine, from Plymouth, 30 May)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 14 March 1908

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Michael+Golding+d1908 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOLDING-Michael (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Daniel Golding and with his wife Mary Ann Watson (b. Glasgow, c. 1828; d. VIC, 1868), both aged 21, and Daniel's younger brother Michael, not yet 10, arrived in Hobart with their twice widowed mother, Mary McAulley (d. VIC, 1875), in August 1849, as immigrants all travelling under the McAulay [sic] surname, on the William Jardine.

Documentation:

Report of the arrival at the Port of Hobart of the ship Wm. Jardine, 26 Aug't 1849; NAME_INDEXES:1472809; CSO24/1/112 file 3659 p58; MB2/39/1/11 p264

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1472809 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/MB2-39-1-11$init=MB2-39-1-11_146 (DIGITISED)

Cabin Passengers / Mrs. Mc. Auley [age 39] / Mr. Daniel McAuley [age 21] / Miss Mary McAuley [age 21] / 1 Child [age 13]

"LIST OF EMIGRANTS, ARRIVED PER WILLIAM JARDINE", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (27 August 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163504720 

. . . McAuley - Mary, David [sic], Mary, Michael . . .

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (7 September 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765623 

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY-STREET. Monday, September 10.
MR. ASHTON'S BENEFIT. On which occasion, MR. JONES, MR. D. GOLDING (from the Glasgow Theatre), and MR. KING,
have kindly offered their valuable services . . .
Irish Comic Song - Mr. D. Golding, From the Glasgow Theatre, and his first appearance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry Ashton (c. 1819-1889)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (28 September 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765759 

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY-STREET. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. S. Golding, and Master M. Golding.
The Beneficiares, in making their first appeal, beg leave to inform their Friends and the Public,
that their Benefit will take place on the above Evening,
and they assure them the Entertainments selected for the occasion are of a nature to give general satisfaction.
The Performances will commence with an interesting Melodrama in Three Acts, entitled,
VICTORINE, OR, THE ORPHAN OF PARIS.
AFTER WHICH, An interesting Act of Equestrianism, by Mr. Ashton, entitled
THE ARAB & HIS STEED
To be followed by a new [REDACTED] Melody, by MR. D. GOLDING, and his Brother, MASTER M. GOLDING, Negro Melodists, entitled
"JENNY LIND" . . .
J. CAMPBELL, Manager.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (2 November 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765949 

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Grand Juvenile Night. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
FOR THR BENEFIT OR MISS CLARA LEE . . .
"Negro Melody," MR. D. GOLDING AND MASTER M. GOLDING.
Duett - "Buy a Broom." - MRS. WEBSTER AND MISS C. LEE.
An Act of Horsemanship, by MR. ASHTON . . .
J. H. S. LEE, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Herman Selwyn Lee

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (2 March 1850), 141

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65974972 

Royal Olympic Theatre. FIRST APPEARANCE OF
Mr. Golding & Master Golding from the Theatres Royal, Scotland.
Mr. Hassett, Mr. Webster and Mr. Cohen.
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1850 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Cohen

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (27 April 1850), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36265826 

OLYMPIC THEATRE . . .WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 1.
The entertainments will commence with a domestic drama, entitled, The
FARMER'S STORY.
To he followed by a COMIC IRISH SONG, Mr. GOLDING.
After which, A FAVORITE DANCE.
To be followed by NEW NEGRO MELODIES, Mr. and Master Golding.
The whole to conclude with the laughable ballad farce, entitled
Where did the Money come from
Leader of the orchestra - Mr. A. HOWSON . . .
J. R. KENNEY, manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Richard Kenney (actor, manager); Alfred Howson (musical director)

1850, births in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:954536; RGD33/1/3/ no 2677

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/954536 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-3$init=RGD33-1-3-P302 (DIGITISED)

2677 / September 15th / Margaret Sophia / [daughter of] Daniel Golding [and] Mary Golding formerly Watson / Shoemaker / . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 April 1851), 215

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573239 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. KENNEY. MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 7 . . . The evening's entertainment will commence with, for the first time here, a domestic melodrama, in 3 acts, entitled The Lear of Private Life; OR, FATHER AND DAUGHTER . . .
Rattleton, a country Gentleman - Mr. D. Golding . . . Mr. Seaker Adder, servant to Alvanley - Master M. Golding . . .
Messrs, A. Howson, D. Golding and M. Golding will appear as the Ethiopian Serenades!! . . .

"Olympic Theatre", The Cornwall Chronicle (23 April 1851), 252

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65573754 

On Thursday evening next, Mr. M. Golding takes a benefit at this favorite place of amusement, when admirers of negro melodies will be repaid with a rich treat for their attendance. In addition to the usual popular airs, the celebrated "Kentucky Breakdown" will be introduced - which with a favorite dance, and the comic song of "Corporal Casey" forms the interlude. The beautiful drama of the "Larboard Fin," and the farce of "Out of Luck" are the pieces announced; and as Mr. Golding is an old favorite, and a castinet player of much ability, many playgoing folks will support "Bones," in this, his first appeal for their patronage.

"Mr. D. Golding's Benefit", The Cornwall Chronicle (3 May 1851), 276

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65574211 

Whoever have had the gratification of witnessing this clever actor's performances either in farcical or serious characters - whether as an Ethiopian Serenader or in his favorite Hibernian song "I'm a broth of a Boy" - will sure to attend the Theatre on Monday evening next, as much to shew their appreciation of talent as to enjoy an evening's amusement - to ensure which, Mr. Golding has been assiduous and liberal - both in point of exertion and expense. A lengthened period has elapsed since the beautiful drama of the "Red Rover" was represented in this town, and Mr. Golding has judiciously selected it as the opening piece on the occasion of his Benefit. He has also made provision for an attractive interlude, to consist of negro melodies, Irish songs, and terpsichorean feats. The farce of the "Nervous Man" is one of most laughter-exciting character, - and, taken as a whole, the programme is decidedly the most attractive of the season. Additional enconiums would be superfluous; Mr. Golding's tact as an actor, combined with his willingness to please, are sure guarantees that his appeal for public support will be liberally responded to.

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

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

The Last Night of Performing. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. FALCHON . . .
Monday Evening, May 19th, 1851 . . .
PADDY'S WEDDING - MR. FALCHON (By particular desire.)
After which, for this night only The Female Serenades!!
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Falchon, and Miss West, will have the honour to make their first appearance in public,
and will perform a number of favorite airs, under the direction of Mr. D. Golding.
"SAMMY SLAP" - Mr. D. GOLDING . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Falchon (comedian, Irish vocalist); Ann Falchon

Passengers per City of Melbourne, from Launceston, 12 August 1851, for Melbourne; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:553921; POL220/1/1 p410

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/553921 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/POL220-1-1$init=POL220-1-1P207 (DIGITISED)

Daniel Golding / [arrived on the ship] William Jardine
Mary A. Golding / [arrived on the ship] William Jardine

"THE WEEKLY CONCERTS", The Argus (29 July 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4786513 

We are very glad to notice signs of vigorous measures in reference to the weekly concerts, consequent upon the placing them under the entire control of Herr Mater. Those who have so long been in the habit of visiting them, will be glad to see the names of their old friends Mrs. Testar and Mr. Buddee again . . .
PART I . . . Buffo Song - Medley, Mr. Golding.
PART I . . . Buffo Song - Mr. Golding . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles A. F. Mater (leader); Elizabeth Testar (soprano vocalist); Julius Buddee (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 June 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4808997 

ROWE'S AMERICAN CIRCUS. Wednesday, June 7th, 1854 . . . . . . Mr. Golding, the Composer and Singer of his own comic and local effusions . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 July 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795592 

ROWE'S CIRCUS . . . Thursday, July 27th, 1854.
For the Benefit of Mr. D. GOLDING, the celebrated Irish Comic Singer.
Under the distinguished Patronage of Colonel Hope and General Expectation, of the Royal Anxiety Guards . . .
Mr. D. Golding will, for the first time, sing an Irish Comic Song, mounted on a Milk White Charger . . .
Golding as Clown, for this night only . . .
Local song, "Take my Word," by Golding, composed by himself . . .
Golding as Trampolinist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Andrew Rowe (1819-1887)

[Advertisement], The Age (11 November 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851028 

OPEN EVERY EVENING. ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE, Spring Street. Sole Lessee - Mr. George Lewis.
Saturday Evening, November 11, 1854. GRAND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT,
Comprising all the available Vocal and Instrumental Talent to be had in Melbourne.
Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Hancock. Miss Warde. Mr. Daniel Golding . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Lewis (actor, circus proprietor); Octavia Hamilton; Mary Ellen Hancock; Kate Warde (vocalists)

[Advertisement], The Age (25 November 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154849205 

ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE . . . Programme -
Part I . . . 2. Comic Ditty, "Larry, Deary Larry," Mr. Golding . . .
10. Comic Song, "The Irishman," Mr. Golding . . .

[Advertisement], The Age (8 January 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154853402 

CONCERT ROOM, Union Bourke Street, Hotel . . . Mr. Golding, the popular Irish comic singer . . .

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (22 September 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66038937 

STAR HOTEL CONCERT HALL. RE-ENGAGEMENT of . . . the celebrated BARLOW, The Negro delineator . . . In addition, they have engaged the following Galaxy of Talent - MRS. OAKEY, MISS STEWART (The Celebrated Mezzo-Soprano), Mr. D. GOLDING, AND Mr. C. F. PERCIVAL, (The admired Tenor). Mr. OAKEY will preside at the Pianoforte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow (vocalist); Alfred Oakey (pianist)

"CRESWICK'S CREEK (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) February 11th", The Age (15 February 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154864390 

Messrs. Horncastle and Golding took a joint benefit at the Theatre on Monday last, and had a fair house. Mr. Golding's comic songs, especially that entitled "the Lazy Society," are much relished by his audiences.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (8 March 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91869730 

SOUTHEY'S Geelong Hotel.- For Four Nights more. -
Immense success of Messrs. Golding and Horncastle's Concerts and Dissolving Views.
Programme for this Evening:
PART I.
Overture - Mr. White
"Fall of Sebastopol" - Horncastle
"Do not Mingle," - La Sonnambula - Mrs. Turner
"Gone in the Calmness," Matilda - Mr. Turner
Comic Medley - Goulding
"Rockaway," - Russell - Horncastle
"Bid me Discourse," - Mrs. Turner
"Rhine, thou Queen of Waters" - Mr. Turner
"Ireland the Place is," - Comic - Golding
Ballad - Horncastle
Buffo Duet - "Fairest Maiden," - Love Spell - Mr. and Mrs. Turner
An Interval of Five minutes.
PART II.
"Bloodhound," - Mr. Horncastle
Comic Song - Golding
"White Squall," - Barker - Turner
Auld Robin Grey," Mrs. Turner
Comic Song - Mr. Golding
Ballad - Horncastle
Duet - "The Rose," - Mr. and Mrs. Turner
To conclude with Grand Dioramic Dissolving Views. - Must be seen to be appreciated . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Turner (vocalist); Austin Turner (vocalist, pianist)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 September 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66039383 

MR. MULHOLLAND'S BENEFIT Will take place at the
STAR HOTEL CONCERT HALL, On Friday Evening, 5th September,
WHEN the flowing songs, written by Mr. Mulholland, (music composed by Mr. Oakey) will be sung -
Song for the Bush - Mrs. Oakey.
Ballarat Proper - Mr. D. Golding.
The Forthcoming Election - Mr. Mulholland.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Mulholland (vocalist, songwriter)

"CRESWICK (From our own Correspondent) Sept. 11th", The Star (13 September 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66039450 

Our theatre is again opened under the management of Mr. White, pianist, who with Madame White, Madame Vitelli, Monsieur Vitelli and Mr. Golding, constitute the company. The concerts are not so well attended as they ought to be . . . Of Mr. Golding, our old established favorite, it is scarcely necessary to say, that he will keep up his reputation as one of the best comic singers in the colony.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas White (pianist); Emilia Arnati White (vocalist); Annie Vitelli; John Vitelli

"MONTEZUMA", The Star (20 November 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66045274 

. . . The songs of Mr. D. Golding, which are nightly encored, should not be forgotten, being both racy and piquante . . .

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . McCOWAN'S CONCERT HALL", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (2 October 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201379357 

The company at the above hall have this week introduced an entire change in the programme, among the more pleasing of which may be named some of the latest of Sam Cowell's songs, sung by Mr. Cassidy. Mr. Dan. Golding, the Irish vocalist, has nightly elicited an encore, in his "Rattling Boys of County Down." Mrs. Okey [Oakey] is as popular as ever, and Mr. Joe Miller is indefatigable in catering for the amusement of the million.

"BACK CREEK", The Star (16 July 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66054174 

The Princess's Theatre was crowded to excess last night to give a bumper benefit to Mr. J. Mungall . . . Mr. Dan Golding appeared on this occasion in some of his capital Irish comic songs. The evening's amusement did not conclude till nearly one o'clock.

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . TILKE'S CITY CONCERT HALL", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (31 March 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201376710 

. . . Madame Naej and Miss Mortimer have been singing here with great success. In addition to the director, Mr. J. W. Morgan, the following are engaged: - Messrs. Martin, Newman, White, Hoten. and R. A. R. Owen. D. Golding is engaged, and opens on Monday.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Tilke (proprietor); J. W. Morgan (vocalist, manager); Madame Leon Naej (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 December 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5706753 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE - Two new pieces. Local songs, by Dan Golding.

[Advertisement], The Argus (24 August 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6488430 

MISS MACDONALD and DAN GOLDING, the renowned comic duetists and characteristic singers, and Harry Goulston, the renowned pianist, open to ENGAGEMENTS. Rainer's Hotel, Daylesford.

ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Goulstone

"THE CONCERT ROOMS", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser [Heathcote, VIC] (27 May 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90358738

On Saturday night Miss McDonald, Charley Williams, and Dan. Golding were well received by a crowded house at the Heathcote. The celebrated instrumentalist, Harry Goulston, at the Emen, performed musical feats on several instruments at the same time . . .

"MR. IVERSON'S FAREWELL BENEFIT", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (15 July 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90362196

. . . The evening's performance commenced with a burlesque of Fra Diavolo, which adds another proof that Charley Williams, as stage manager, will not succumb to slight difficulties or inconveniences. The stage is too small for such a piece, but, notwithstanding this drawback, the piece was very creditably played. Beppo, the heavy Brigand of Charley Williams was, in every respect, a great hit. Matteo was played by Dan Golding in a style that is only excelled by his Scotch version of the Ratcatcher's Daughter, which he sang in the interlude . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Williams; Louis Iverson

"THE HEATHCOTE CONCERT COMPANY", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (5 August 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90360042 

This talented Company will give an entertainment at Field's Costerfield Hotel on Friday, August 12, when Dan Golding will sing his inimitable song, "The pretty wee Ratcatcher's Daughter."

An assessment to the borough rate made the [14 November 1864], Footscray, VIC; Public Record Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60706/44442_347477-00017 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 56 / Golding / Michael / Sawyer / [House & land] -
57 / Golding / Daniel / Musician / [House & land] Paisley St.

Sands & McDougall's Melbourne and suburban directory 1865, 270

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/404742 

Golding, Daniel, professor of singing, Paisley-street, Fcy.
Golding, M., Paisley-street, Fcy.

[Advertisement], The Argus (24 November 1865), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5784096 

CANTERBURY-HALL PROMENADE CONCERT, Immense attraction.
Bella Sutherland and Dan Golding's Comic Duets. Australian Arabs.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 February 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198658088 

ALBION HOTEL, CONCERT AND BALL Will take place, supported by
Mr. DAN. GOLDING, the Irish and Scotch Characteristic Vocalist;
Mr. MICHEL, Tenor; Mr. FRANIC FRANCIS, Banjoist; Mr. MARTIN, Cornopeon.

"DEATHS", The Age (6 July 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202171684 

McAULLEY. - On the 2nd July, at the residence of her son, Ann-street, Footscray, Mary McAulley, mother of Michael Golding, and daughter of John Lynch, Esq., county Cork, Ireland, aged seventy years.

"DEATHS", The Age (22 May 1897), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190653330 

GOLDING. - On the 20th May, at the residence of her son-in-law, John Kee, David-street, Footscray, Ellen, the beloved wife of Michael Golding, and mother of Mrs. J. Kee, Mrs. W. Lomax, Mrs. J. E. Kee, Maggie and Annie Golding, in her 54th year.

"DEATHS", The Age (16 March 1908), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196101554 

GOLDING. - On the 14th March, at Melbourne, Michael Golding, the loving father of Mrs. Joseph Kee, Mrs. W. Lomax, Mrs. M. O'Neil, Mrs. John Kee and Mrs. H. Greenham, aged 68 years. May his soul rest in peace.

Bibliography and resources:

Daniel Golding, d. 1867; Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197385971

GOLDRING, Lewis (Lewis GOLDRING; Louis; Mr. GOLDRING)

Musical instrument maker, seller and repairer, music retailer

Born Prussia, 1817 / c. 1822; son of Rudolph GOLDRING
Married Esther BRODZIAK (d. NSW, 1890), ? Prussia, by c. 1845
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 25 October 1852 (immigrant per Peter Goddefroy, from Hamburg, 6 July)
Died Sydney, NSW, 15 July 1889, aged ? 72 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lewis+Goldring+d1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Empire (17 November 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60136154 

WE, the undersigned Passengers by the ship "Peter Godeffroy," Captain H. E. Decker, from Hamburg to Sydney . . . after the happy termination of our voyage, congratulate our esteemed Captain, as well as all his Officers . . .
Dated on board the Hamburg ship, Peter Godeffroy, Sydney, the 25th October, 1852
[signed] . . . Lewis Goldring, and family; Ella Brodzhik, and family . . .

"HAWKERS AND PEDLARS", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12944270

The Quarterly meeting under the Hawkers and Pedlars' Act was held yesterday: present, the Police Magistrate, Mr. Thornton, Mr. Wingate, Mr. Forbes, and Mr. Chambers. Lawrence Deely was licensed to travel with a pack horse; Abraham Golay, John Walton, Isaac Brodziack, Lewis Goldring, Solomon Brodziak, William Grisdale, Henry Jaques, and John Cowan, were licensed to travel on foot . . .

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 January 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12963955 

January 2.- Wooloomooloo, ship. 627 tons, Captain Stewart, from London 14th, and Isle of Wight 20th September. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Brodziak 4 children and servant, Mr. and Mrs. Goldring 2 children and servant, Mr. Brett, Miss Grimshaw and niece, Mr. Defries, Mr. E. Goldring . . .

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12964402 

E. GOLDRING, French and German Flutina, Concertina, and Accordeon Manufacturer,
begs to apprise his friends and the public that having returned to this colony per ship Woolloomooloo, he has brought with him, being his own selection, some of the best instruments that were ever imported in the colony, which can be seen at the undermentioned place.
He also acquaints his friends and the public that he repairs all kinds of the abovementioned musical instruments with accuracy and despatch, and trusts to merit a share of their patronage.
E. GOLDRING [sic], 222, George-street, Sydney.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 June 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12969980

MUSIC. MUSIC. MUSIC. - To Bandmasters, Music-sellers, and others.-
The undersigned begs most respectfully to acquaint musicians, and the public generally,
that he has received, ex Europa, a choice assortment of brass instruments, consisting of
saxhorns, straight, 1, 2, and 3 turns, cornopean 7 tones transposing, cartaise and bassoon, concert;
F, C, D, and B flutes in cases, flageolets, fifes, german-silver and ivory tipped piccolos, &c.;
boxes for music, music wrappers, manuscript music books and music folios;
a great variety of violins, bows, pegs, tailpieces, bridges, rosin in boxes,
violin and guitar strings, a few first rate guitars,
a superior sort of accordeons and flutinas, concertinas, &c.,
first-class harmoniums, suitable for chapels and other places of worship, -
all of which will be offered at a very small profit, to insure a quick return. Observe
GOLDRING and CO, Music Bazaar, 198, George-street.
N. B. Flutinas, accordeons, and music boxes repaired.

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT", Empire (21 August 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64974994

Bridget Cahill was charged with stealing a gold brooch, a silver pearl chain, and a silk handkerchief, the property of Mr. Louis Goldring, music-seller of George-street. Mrs. Goldring, wife of the complainant, deposed that the prisoner had been five months in her service . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 December 1857), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13003602

GREAT EXHIBITION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Messrs. GOLDRING and CO. beg to call the attention of lovers of music to their most beautiful and choice selection of newly registered patent musical instruments of all kinds, just landed, ex Light of the Age, namely,
soprano sax-horn, patent ophyclide, butterfly cornet complete, valve trumpets, French horns, tenor trombones,
French clarionets, cornet flutes, piccolos, flutes, flageolets, post horns, long mail horns,
banjos, Anglo-German concertinas, patent flutinas, organ accordeons with patent stops,
French violins, guitars, tambourines, harmoniums and melodias of all kinds, patent polka flutinas;
also, a great variety of all kinds of materials and tools suitable for the trade.
We also beg to mention to our patrons that, in consequence of our immense large stock now on hand, we have reduced our prices 15 per cent, in order to effect quick sale. Notice the address -
GOLDRING and CO, 198, George-street, opposite the Empire Office.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 December 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13034132

WANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT. Apply to Mrs. GOLDRING, 198, George-street. (Music shop.)

Certiticate to naturalize Lewis Goldring, New South Wales, 22 March 1860; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1549/41713_330461-00373 (PAYWALL)

WHEREAS . . . Lewis Goldring . . . is a native of Prussia; is thirty eight years of age, and . . . arrived by the Ship Peter Goddefroy in the Year 1852, he is now residing in Sydney, and intending to become a permanent resident . . . and being desirous of holding freehold property . . .
GIVEN this [23 March 1860] . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 August 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13069493 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - L GOLDRING begs to inform the public that he has just received, per Japanese, a large assortment of Musical Instruments, for Volunteer and Military Bands, among which may be found -
Drums, patent, newly improved, with carriages; Bugles, brass and copper, with cords and tassels;
Sax-horns, bass, tenor, and alto ; Trumpets, in B and A, with three valves;
Cymbals, Turkish and Chinese, 13 inches; Euphoneums, B, on lever works;
Cornets, of the latest improvement; Trombones, French; Post and Hunting Horns;
Clarionets, oak, ebony, and rosewood, in all pitches, of the latest improvements,
and also a great variety of rose, oak, and ebony Flutes and Piccolos, with German and sterling silver keys;
Triangles, with beaters; Guitars, rich pearl inlaid, in cases;
Violins, by Hope; Violincellos, with bows;
Hautboys, Concertinas, English and German, by the best makers; Flageolets, in boxes;
Flutinas and Accordeons, from 8 to 14 keys; Melodias, with and without registered stops;
Organines, in rosewood, with 3 stops; Polka Accordeons, from 10 to 14 keys;
Bells, with beaters; Musical Boxes, with drums, bells, and castanets, by Nicols, of Geneva;
Bassoons, by Semeot, of the latest improvement
Also, just received, musical instruments of the latest inventions -
Eolienne Harps, with 104 keys, imitating the sounds of various instruments,
and the Melophones, allowed to be the king of the orchestra.
A large quantity of materials for every instrument, always to be had at
L. GOLDRING'S, 293, George-street, Sydney.
N.B. - A liberal discount allowed to the trade.

"German Honors to Jews", Evening News (10 September 1885), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111345709

The Crown Prince of Germany recently paid a visit to Tarotschin, in Prussia, the Burgomaster of which place is Herr Goldring, a most strict observer of the rites of his religion, and a highly respected functionary. The Crown Prince paid marked attention to Mr. Goldring. The bearing of the heir to the German Imperial throne toward the Burgomaster is significant, in view of the recent persecution of Jews on the Continent of Europe, and this item of information will be all the more acceptable to the Jewish community of Sydney; Herr Goldring being the brother of Mr. Lewis Goldring of William-street, Sydney, well-known for his charitable and hospitable qualities.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 July 1889), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13739924

GOLDRING - July 14, at his residence, William-street, Lewis Goldring, aged 72 years.

"SYDNEY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Jewish Herald (19 July 1889), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149550965 

I have to record the death of Mr. Lewis Goldring, which took place at his residence, William-street, last Sunday, the 14th of July. The deceased gentleman was 72 years old, and was respected by all who knew him. He for many years discharged the office of Schochet to the Sydney Jewish community, and was noted for his piety and assiduous devotion to his religious duties. Although by reason of his age he might have been excused from the early morning and Friday evening services, yet he was one of the most regular attendants, and his house was a recognised rendezvous for all his orthodox friends to attend to celebrate Sidar on the second night Passover. The community can ill spare such men as he was, but he has been taken away by his Maker for a better and happier life. Mr. Goldring leaves a widow, a daughter and several sons and grandchildren to mourn their loss . . .

"OBITUARY. MR. W. H. GOLDRING", Townsville Daily Bulletin (4 March 1929), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60233382

News of the death of Mr. W. H. Goldring which occurred on Saturday evening, at his home at North Ward, came as a shock to his many friends in Townsville . . . The deceased was born in London in 1861 and attended London University College School. On finishing his education he joined the service of Lloyds Underwriters in London, and eventually became a member of the Stock Exchange. With a young man's desire to see something of the world, he decided to try some of the outposts of the Empire, going first to South Africa. From there he returned to the Old Country, a few years later, and then decided to come to Australia, where his brother, Mr. Lewis Goldring, was already resident . . .

GOLLMICK, William (Charles Frederick William GOLLMICK; Carl Friedrich Wilhelm GOLLMICK; C. W. F. GOLLMICK; Herr GOLLMICK; William GOLLMICK)

Musician, pianist, professor of music, composer

Born Frankfurt Am Main, 9 July 1829 (date on gravestone); son of Carl GOLLMICK and Allise/Eliza HAENS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by July 1854
Active Castlemaine, VIC, by October 1855
Married Catherine (Kate) LUCAS (1845-1923), St. Mark's church, Collingwood (Fitzroy), VIC, 25 April 1861
Died Middle Park, Melbourne, VIC, 11 August 1907, aged 78

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Gollmick+1829-1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1116727 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOLLMICK-William (shareable link to this entry)

GOLLMICK, Lillie (Lillian; Lily; Miss Lillie GOLMICK; Mrs. Max COHN)

Pianist, composer

Born Sandhurst, VIC, 31 October 1868
Married Maximillian COHN, VIC, 1907
Died Glen Iris, VIC, 17 December 1849

GOLLMICK, Alice (Miss Alice GOLLMICK)

Soprano vocalist

Born Sandhurst, VIC, 5 July 1870
Died Brighton, VIC, 4 March 1948

GOLLMICK, Ernest (Ernest William GOLLMICK)

Baritone vocalist, composer

Born Sandhurst, VIC, 22 December 1881
Died Brisbane, QLD, 6 October 1942

Summary:

William was the second son of the music critic Carl Gollmick (1796-1866), and younger brother of the London-based popular pianist, violinist and composer Adolph Gollmick (1825-1883).

It was Adolph, not William, who was the composer or arranger of most of the Gollmick works advertised for performance or on sale in Australia in the 1850s and 1860s, including the Europa and Martha galops.

William was described as a "professor of music, Castlemaine" when declared insolvent in 1863.

When Mr. W. Salomon of Bendigo "invented a new dance", the Cimelian, in 1867, Gollmick reportedly wrote the music.

He was appointed conductor of the Sandhurst Musical Union in 1876.

After signing his first Australian publication, Riflemen form (Melbourne: W. H. Williams, 1864), "C. F. W.", for his many later publications from the 1870s onward he used simply "William".

The later popular Misses Alice and Lillie Gollmick were his daughters, and the baritone and song composer Ernest Gollmick was his son.

Documentation:

"TOTTEN'S HARMONEONS", The Argus (8 July 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794909 

This is to be a "grand gala night" at the Criterion Hall. Totten's Harmoneons will appear in their musical and miscellaneous performances, and the entertainment is to be varied by the first appearance of a celebrated necromancer, "the Fakir of Ava," and a new pianist, also of celebrity, Mr. Gollmich [sic]. It only wants fine weather to make full houses when so much variety is being brought before the public.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elbert Totten

[Advertisement], The Argus (23 January 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4803434 

GOLLMICK, WILLIAM, seven letters are lying for you at the office of Messrs. Sarrot and Bischoff.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (19 October 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631252 

GRAND CONCERT ROOM. JONES'S Albert Hotel. Castlemaine.
On Saturday and Monday Evenings, Oct. 20th and 22nd,
Mr. J. G. Moon will have the honor of giving Two representations of his new Musical, Pictorial, and Descriptive Entertainment, entitled
"Aerial Sketches, and Scenes taken from the Car of a Balloon, at Home and Abroad."
This entertainment is illustrated by a series of beautifully painted views of London, Paris, Switzerland, Egypt and Sydney. In the course of the evening a novelty will be introduced, in the person of a little Dwarf, who will sing one of the most popular songs of the day.
Musical Director - Herr Gollmick.
On Saturday and Monday next, at Messrs. Bond Bros. new Concert Room, (opening night) Union Hotel, Junction, Fryer's Creek. Moonlight Nights.

ASSOCIATIONS: Jonathan George Moon

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (1 February 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631005 

SATURDAY NIGHT PROMENADE CONCERT.
NAPOLEON HOLLAND'S FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOTEL. - Great attraction.
New Concert Room. - English, French and German Songs and Glees.
Character Comic Songs by Mr. MOON, Mr. LEVIER, HERR LOFFLER, &c.
First appearance of an extraordinary Dwarf, who will introduce a popular Song and Dance.
SPLENDID BAND. Pianist and Musical Director HERR GOLLMICK . . .
Stage Manager, Mr. Moon; Managers of the Concert Room, MM. LEVIER and GOLLMICK.
N.B. - An arrangement is pending with the celebrated LOLA MONTES.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (18 March 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202635138 

SALLE VALENTINO. FRENCH & ENGLISH HOTEL.
GRAND Vocal and Instrumental Concert, this evening, and during the week.
Miss Juliana King (the Australian Sappho) from the Theatre Royal, Melbourne.
Mr. and Mrs. Austin Turner, of the Philharmonic Concerts, England.
Herr Gollmick, M. Levier, and Mr. Moon . . .
Musical Conductor - Herr Gollmick.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Turner (vocalist); Austin Turner (vocalist, pianist)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (15 August 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202634473 

HERR W. GOLLMICK begs to announce to the inhabitants of Castlemaine and its vicinity that he has taken up his residence in Castlemaine, and is open to engagements for teaching the Piano.
Pianofortes Tuned; terms moderate.
Address - MESSRS. JUNG is OPPENHEIM, 147 Market-square, Castlemaine.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (27 November 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088774 

MOUNT ALEXANDER HOTEL, FOREST CREEK.
MESSRS. GOLLMICK AND HUNTER'S QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY, EVERY TUESDAY EVENING.
Pianist Herr W. GOLLMICK.
Violinist Mr. HUNTER.
Mr. B. J. LINDSAY, M.C. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hunter (violinist)

"MALDON COUNTY COURT", Mount Alexander Mail (13 December 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199047291 

(Before His Honor Judge Forbes.) Saturday, Dec. 11th, 1858. Gollmick v. Thomson. Mr. Pilkington for plaintiff. An action for £8, for instruction in music. Verdict for full amount.

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . HEATHCOTE", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (24 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201379497 

An excellent company of serenaders have been performing at the Heathcote hotel for the last month, consisting of Messrs. Small, Pierce, Dixon, Carson, Brown, and Kitts, and are still drawing good attendances. They present the most varied and attractive Ethiopian entertainment we have had on this gold field. Herr W. Gollmick is the pianist.

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . ", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (15 October 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201375799 

Messrs. Kitts, Small, Pierce, Dixon, and Herr Gollmick (pianist), are still at the Heathcote Hotel, drawing good audiences. On Saturday evening last the concert room at the above hotel was crowded to excess, and the singing of all the gentlemen engaged was most deservedly applauded. The season closes on Saturday evening, the 29th inst. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Kitts; John Ottis Pierce; Joe Small; Dave Carson

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (27 April 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5699680

GOLLMICK - LUCAS. - On the 25th inst, in St. Mark's Church, Collingwood, by the Rev. R. Barlow, Carl Frederick William Gollmick, Esq., second son of Carl Gollmick, Esq., of Frankfort-on-the-Maine, Germany, to Kate, only surviving child of the late Assistant-Surgeon Davis Lucas, H.M. 61st Regiment, and granddaughter of the late Rev. M. J. Mee, rector of Donoughmore, County Down, Ireland.

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (31 October 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197099246 

. . . There were only two compositions mentioned in the programme - one, Romberg's music to Schiller's "Lay of the Bell" and an original Mass in C, by Mr. Moss, the Conductor, and produced in its entirety before the public, for the first time . . . During an interval between the Lay and the Mass, Herr Gollmick played a fantasia on the piano forte . . . We believe the general opinion at the concert was, that the audience had derived greater pleasure from the performance of the Mass than they did from the performance of the Lay, though there were many "gems" in the latter. Mr. H. Howson, as usual, officiated as leader, and very efficiently so; Herr Gollmick presided at the organ. In all respects, we may reiterate, the concert was the most successful the Society have ever given . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Moss (conductor); Henry Howson (violinist, leader)

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (13 February 1863), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6483401 

Charles Frederick William Gollmick, of Castlemaine, professor of music. Causes of insolvency - Want of employment, pressure of creditors, dulness and depression in business. Liabilities, £281 10s. lOd.; assets, £15; deficiency, £266 10s. 10d. Mr. Courtney, official assignee.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (9 March 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155023882 

We have received from the publisher, Mr. Williams, a copy of a song - Riflemen Form - written by Mr. T. C. Cooper, and the music for which has been composed by Mr. C. F. W. Gollmick. The words are appropriate, and the air is lively and spirited.

[News], The Herald (10 March 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247589126 

We have received a copy of a new song entitled "Riflemen Form," the poetry of which is written by Mr. T. C. Cooper, and the music by Mr. C. F. W. Gollmick. The melody is lively and original, and we imagine that the song will command a good sale.

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND AMATEUR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (1 July 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88002208 

. . . The second part was introduced by a fantasia on the piano by Mr. Gollmick, his own composition, in which he displayed a rapidity of execution and a brilliancy of touch that left nothing to be desired . . .

"THE SANDHURST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (2 June 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87932701 

A meeting was held last night, at the Temperance Hall, of persons interested in the formation of a Philharmonic Society, for the purpose of enrolling members, electing office bearers, and discussing a code of rules drawn up by a committee appointed at a previous meeting . . . After the adoption of the rules, the election of office bearers and committee took place, and resulted as follows: - President, Mr. Garsed; Vice President, Mr. Hardie; Conductor and organist, Mr. Gollmick, this gentleman undertaking the duties for the first six months to give the society a start; Leader, Mr. Leech . . .

"THE CONCERT IN AID OF THE GERMAN COMMON SCHOOL", Bendigo Advertiser (1 May 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87960441

The promoters of the concert in aid of the funds of the German Common School, must have been highly gratified with the result, as the theatre in which the concert was held last evening was crowded up stairs and down, a large portion of the audience being of course Germans. The first part of the entertainment was a cantata by Herr Gollmick, entitled "The Four Seasons," the words by T. C. Cooper. Herr Gollmick acted as conductor, Mrs. Fatherly as organist, and Mr. Howson as leader. - The band and chorus numbered over fifty performers and they showed evidence of careful training. The chorus in the cantata was certainly the finest part, and the one introducing summer "Hail to the glorious orb of light," and also "With sonorous voices," the second chorus in autumn, are especially good and were really well sung. Of the, solos, "The Sturdy Infant," and "Who Calls Fortune Fickle," by Mr. J. Stewart, who was in indifferent voice, elicited warm marks of approval. Madame Mitchell was no less successful in "He Proudly Stands With Strength Adorned." The bass solo by Mr. Daly, "Four score years," was a dismal affair.

The second portion of the programme was of a miscellaneous character . . . Mr. J. Stewart sang a new song, the words by Mr. T. C. Cooper and the music by Herr Gollmick, which is dedicated to the Volunteer Rifles of Victoria; it is called "Riflemen form." It elicited an encore . . .

"LATEST COLONIAL NEWS", Launceston Examiner (6 July 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36644662

MR. W. SALMON, of Bendigo, has invented a new dance, which he names the Cimelian, and music has been written to it by Mr. Gollmick. Both are well spoken of by the local press.

"BIRTH", Bendigo Advertiser (2 November 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87899616 

On the 31st October, the wife of Herr Gollmick, of a daughter.

"BIRTH", Bendigo Advertiser (6 July 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87912427 

On the 5th July, the wife of Herr Gollmick of a daughter.

"SANDHURST", The Argus (8 May 1876), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7438540

A Musical Union has been formed in Sandhurst on the same principles as the Melbourne Liedertafel. A rehearsal was held at the Masonic-hall last evening, when about 60 members, band and chorus, attended. The first concert, fixed for Thursday evening next, is to be for gentlemen only, admission by subscribers' tickets, and the audience will be permitted to promenade the room or indulge their tastes in various other directions unrestrainedly. Alternate concerts will be conducted in the ordinary manner, the general public of both sexes to be admitted. Herr Gollmick has been appointed conductor to the union, and Mr. James Hunter leader of the orchestra.

"BIRTH", Bendigo Advertiser (23 December 1881), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88621601 

On the 22nd instant, at Carlton House, Queen-street, the wife of Herr Gollmick of a son.

"HERR GOLLMICK'S PUPIL CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (12 December 1889), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88892343

. . . special mention must be made of the contributions by Miss Alice Gollmick (who for some time past has been studying in Melbourne under Madame Lucy Chambers), Miss Elsie O'Flaherty, Miss Lillie Gollmick, Miss Robie Smith, and Messrs. P. Macoboy, W. Tinkler, and A. Lehmann . . .

"Herr William Gollmick", Table Talk (25 September 1896), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145932619 

Herr William Gollmick was born at Frankfort on the Maine in 1829. He is a son of the late Carl Gollmick, the celebrated German author of numerous musical and literary works, and brother of the late Adolph Gollmick, the eminent musician and composer of London. Herr William Gollmick arrived in Victoria in the early 'fifties; and after spending a considerable time on-the diggings, whither he had been attracted like many others at that time, in the race for gold, found, owing to the rapid march of civilisation, that it would be more to his advantage to commence the practice of his profession - that of music - which occupation he has followed ever since, and gained for himself a considerable reputation as a composer, and during which period he has held numerous positions as conductor of musical societies and has been connected with various theatrical orchestras. He was also a successful prizetaker in Melbourne in conjunction with several musical compositions that were open to all competitors.

Herr Gollmick's first compositions date from his eighth year, when he gave great promise for his future musical career. He continued composing songs and pianoforte pieces until he arrived at the age of fourteen, when he composed a cantata in honour of his parents' "Silver Wedding!" The cantata was performed by a number of his amateur friends upon that occasion, and was much admired by the large audience assembled. In his youth, Herr William Gollmick was brought up amidst the principal musical celebrities of the time, who when in Frankfort were constant visitors at his father's house, accepting his hospitality upon every occasion, for Carl Gollmick was held in awe as a severe, though just critic. Among them may be mentioned Louis Spohr, Albert Lortzing,, the sisters Milanollo (the great violinists), the sisters Criwelli [Crivelli] (celebrated vocalists), Madame Sontag, Jenny Lind, Liszt, Meyerbeer, Mendelssohn, Balfe (the libretto of whose opera, Bohemian Girl, being written for the German stage from the French by Carl Gollmick); as was also the libretto of Donizetti's, opera, The Daughter of the Regiment.

Among the most popular of William Gollmick's compositions, which are characterised by a flow of melodious and harmonious strains are the following, which have been published in London and Melbourne: -

"My Old Man," dedicated to, and sung by Miss Fredericlca Mitchell. This song received eulogistic praise from the London Graphic, who suggested that the name be changed into "Tried and True," lest its former title might deter the "refined" from ordering it, although there was nothing in the song to warrant an idea of vulgarity. "Wavering" (prize song, 87 competitors); "Oh Scotland, my Country;" "My dear old Wife," words by Richard Andrews; "Christmas Galop;" "Streamlets Whisper," played by Madame Alice Charbonnet, Henry Ketten, L. Doehler, and others; "Wilt thou forget Me" (words by late Judge Macoboy), very favourably criticised by Josef Roeckel, the ballad writer, sung by Fanny Carandini.

Amongst the unpublished works are: -

"Overture Romantique" opera comique. Cantata, "The four seasons of Life" (words by T. C. Cooper), performed upon several occasions with marked success in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and several Melbourne suburbs. Gavottes - Fantasias on "Home, Sweet Home." Several Salon pieces (solo and duet). Vocal Marches and Serenades, quartette and chorus. Songs - "Eldorado," prize song; "Serenade," sung by Miss Rosina Carandini (Mrs. Palmer); "Broken Hearted," words by Richard O'Flaherty; "Evening Shadows," prize song, and many others. Herr Gollmick has also composed several anthems, offertories, and other church music.

There are several peculiar incidents in connection with some of Herr William Gollmick's compositions, but the following is authentic. Whilst working at his grand overture, Romantique, the composer, failing inspiration before arriving at the finale, was reluctantly compelled to put the work aside. However, one night he had a dream, during which he heard the whole of his overture played by an orchestra, which he himself was conducting. They performed the missing part with great distinction, and this made such an impression upon the sleeper that he arose from his bed, and proceeding to his study in a semi-wakeful state, wrote down the whole of what he had heard in his dream, finding to his great astonishment that the work was complete. Contrary to the desire of Carl Gollmick, who objected that either of his sons should adopt the musical profession, the genius of his eldest son Adolphe was so marked as to thrust aside all obstacles, and eventually he became eminent in the London musical world. His opera, Balthassar, was performed with great success at The Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly. William Gollmick's musical career was sadly hampered at home, and he eventually proceeded on a trip to Australia, in which country he has remained ever since, devoting himself entirely to his profession. He married in 1862 [sic, 1861], and it is pleasing to know that his family are taking after him in musical ability. The name of his eldest son and two of his daughters are familiar in Melbourne musical circles, the former as a violinist, and the two latter as pianiste and vocalist (soprano) respectively. After many years residence in Bendigo, as a successful teacher of music and singing, Herr William Gollmick, being anxious that his family should have a greater scope afforded them for their musical abilities, decided on giving up his practice there, and proceeded to Melbourne, where he now energetically pursues his profession as teacher and composer of music.

"MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS", Bendigo Advertiser (25 March 1899), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89459553 

Miss Lily Gollmick, A.R.C.M.,the daughter of Herr Gollmick, of Melbourne, and formerly of Bendigo, who is now in Calcutta, has earned great praise from the local press for her brilliant and sympathetic playing. The "Englishman" pronounces her "a pianiste of a very high degree of excellence."

Index to naturalisation certificates, William Gollmick, 1902; Public Records Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60711/44441_346528-01749 (PAYWALL)

William Gollmick / Middle Park / Age (on date of naturalization) 72 / Native Place: Frankfurt Germany / Professor of Music / Date of Certificate: 21st Oct. 1902 . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (13 August 1907), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10139763

GOLLMICK. - On the 11th August, at his residence, "Baroona", Canterbury-road, Middle Park, Carl Frederick William Gollmick, beloved husband of Kate Gollmick, and second son of the late Carl Gollmick, the eminent musician critic and author of Frankfurt-on-Maine, Germany, aged 78 years. Bendigo papers please copy.

[Headstone transcription] In memory of Carl Frederick William GOLLMICK beloved husband of Kate GOLLMICK born at Frankfort, Germany 9 Jul 1829 died Baroona, Middle Park, 11 Aug 1907, age 78 yrs also their beloved son Thomas Lucas GOLLMICK died 24 Mar 1894, in his 21st year also our dear mother beloved wife of the above died 1 Oct 1923, in her 78th year.

"OBITUARY", Bendigo Advertiser (15 August 1907), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89855688 

The death is announced, at his residence, "Baroona," Canterbury-road, Middle Park of Mr. Carl Frederick William Gollmick, second son of the late Mr. Carl Gollmick, the eminent musical critic and author, of Frankfort on Maine, Germany, aged 78 years. The sad event took place on the 11th inst. The deceased gentleman was for many years a prominent and successful music teacher in Bendigo, where he was highly respected and esteemed.

"DEATHS", The Argus (19 January 1943), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11341761

GOLLMICK - On October 6, at Brisbane, Ernest William, beloved son of late William and Katherine Gollmick. (Inserted by his brother and sisters.)

Musical works:

All Trove music items tagged William+Gollmick+1829-1907:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/music?l-usertag=William+Gollmick+1829-1907 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Riflemen, form! song . . . written by T. C. Cooper, composed by C. F. W. Gollmick (Melbourne: W. H. Williams, 1864)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19585743 (DIGITISED)

The day of victory (song; words by E. T. Shorley, music by Ernest Gollmick, 1918)

http://hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/1212 (DIGITISED)

Bibliography and resources:

Moritz Fürstenau, "Gollmick, Karl", Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie band 9 (1879), s. 345-46

https://de.wikisource.org/wiki/ADB:Gollmick,_Karl 

Carl Frederick William Gollmick; Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191972079 

GOOCH, George Lonsdale (George Lonsdale GOOCH; G. L. GOOCH; Mr. GOOCH)

Semi-professional actor, comedian, vocalist, schoolmaster, ex-convict

Born London, England, 22 May 1799; baptised St. Margaret, Lothbury, 11 August 1799, son of George and Esther GOOCH
Sentenced Surrey Quarter Sessions, 1822 (7 years transportation)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 21 October 1823 (convict per Albion, from England, 17 May)
Married Susannah HOGBEN (d. TAS, 1853), Launceston, VDL (TAS), 30 August 1831
Active Launceston, VDL (TAS), by 1841
Died Launceston, TAS, 2o February 1869, aged 69

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Lonsdale+Gooch+1799-1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOOCH-George-Lonsdale (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Register of baptisms, St. Margaret, Lothbury, City of London, 1774-1812; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1624/31281_a101831-00025?pid=7355304 (PAYWALL)

George Lonsdale Gooch son of George & Esther Gooch born May the 22 & baptised August the 11 1799

"CURIOUS AFFAIR", Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle (4 August 1822), 8

A young man, named Robert Hartley, was placed at the bar under the following very singular circumstances: Last Thursday se'nnigbt, a young man in the dress of sailor, calling himself George Lonsdale Gooch, called upon Mr. Taylor, the vestry clerk St. Andrew's, Holborn, and told him he had heard a shipmate of his, named Hartley, declare that he could get a hundred guineas any time, for he knew the man that murdered Mrs. Donatty! He made some further communications respecting this Hartley, and was so open in accounting for himself, that Mr. Taylor directed Mr. West, one of his clerks, to make inquiry respecting him. Mr. West accordingly, having learned from Gooch where Hartley was to found, made it his business to watch him, and the same day he saw him walking in company with Gooch, and followed them several hours, until he lost sight of them in Water Lane, Fleet Street. On the following morning, Gooch called again upon Mr. Taylor, and told him that Hartley had left town with the avowed intention of committing burglary somewhere at Blackheath. He added, that Hartley had confessed to him that he had committed more than forty burglaries within these two years . . .

[9] . . . George Lonsdale Gooch, the young man who gave information to Mr. Taylor in the first instance, was introduced; and the instant the prisoner saw him he ejaculated in under tone, "You bl-st-d rascal!" Gooch turned towards him and smiled, but made reply. This man deposed that the prisoner called upon him at three o'clock in the morning, after the robbery at Count Byland's, and told him how he had accomplished it . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Donatty

"SURREY SESSIONS", Morning Advertiser (26 October 1822), 2-3

George Lonsdale Gooch, a young man, aged 19 [sic], was tried upon an indictment charging him with having obtained, by false pretences, a suit of clothes and various articles, the property of J. Lonsdale, with intent to defraud him thereof. It appeared from the evidence adduced against the prisoner, that is a young man of great talent, who has for a long time lived, nobody knows how - He happened to be in the neighbourhood when the Captain of the Belerophon was stabbed by a desperado, and displayed so much ability in pursuing and apprehending him, that the learned Judge Park expressed a wish that some employment should found for a young man who was well disposed. - Mr. Taylor, the Vestry Clerk, who was present the trial of the man whom the prisoner had apprehended, took the latter under his care, when he shewed great skill in endeavouring trace the murderers of Mrs. Donatty. A situation doubtless have been soon obtained for the prisoner, in which his talen's might have been profitably exerted when his career was suddenly stopped by the act for which he stood at the bar. His appearance being at that time extremely shabby, he thought a refit necessary, but as he had no money he went to his aunt, Mrs. Lonsdale, a poor woman residing in the Mall, near Lambeth, whose husband had recently became lunatic and was placed under confinement. The prisoner told her that he should be able to get into a good situation if he could only get good clothes to appear in, and that as her husband would probably never want his best clothes again, poor man, she had better dispose of them to him. - The old woman readily agreed to the proposal, and sold the prisoner all her husband's Sunday clothes for 10l. The prisoner gave her a scrap of paper, which said was the copy of a promissory note of Mr. Taylor's, the Vestry Clerk. The original, he represented, lay at Messrs. Coutts's, and he persuaded her that the amount would be paid immediately she shewed the copy. On going to the banking house she was informed that they knew no such promissory note, and Mr. Taylor deposed he had never given the prisoner any promissory note. A person proved that the paper, purporting to be the copy of a promissory note, was in the prisoner's hand writing.

The prisoner, who had with great skill cross-examined all the witnesses, with the view of finding some legal defect in the evidence, made an ingenuous defence, in which he declared himself to have been imposed upon with respect to the bill, and attributed the perseverance of his aunt in prosecuting him to a family pique. The Jury found him Guilty. The Chairman said, that the ingenuity displayed by the prisoner in avoiding a forgery, and the whole case proved that he had too much talent to render [3] it safe to allow him to remain in this country. The Court therefore sentenced him to be transported for seven years.

Convict records, George Lonsdale Gooch, convict per Albion, from England 17 May 1823; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1395785; CON31-1-15P79; CON13/1/2 Page 503

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1395785 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-15$init=CON31-1-15P79 (DIGITISED)

255 / Gooch, Geo. Lonsdale / Albion 21 Oct'r 1822 [sic] -7 / Transported for obtaining a Coat & pair of Breeches under false pretences. | Good report - Confession - Hulk report - Orderly - Single - this Offence obtaining Goods under false pretences from my Aunt Elizabeth Lonsdale. F. & M. in the Strand.

Miscellaneous records, Van Diemen's land, 1827-28; National Library of Australia, MS 3251/1/1 (1827-28), page 57

http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2744957 

https://manuscript3251.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/1827-–-1828-box-1-vol-1 (TRANSCRIPT)

. . . The information of George Lonsdale Gooch a convict who being sworn saith, I am overseer of the Hospital at George Town, I saw Joseph parker at the Gaol last Sunday afternoon, there appeared to be a contused wound on his right jaw, and one small cut inside the right ear, I believe the wound was caused by some heavy blunt instrument. [signed] George L. Gooch . . .

"GOVERNMENT NOTICE, No. 100", The Hobart Town Courier (16 May 1829), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4216541 

Tickets of Leave . . . George Lonsdale Gooch, 355 [sic], Albion . . .

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (27 June 1831), 208

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84775372 

Fawkner's Circulating Library. THE Public of Launceston, are respectfully informed that the above Library will in future be kept at the residence of Mr. G. L. Gooch, Charles-street, where the subscribers can be supplied with Books, as heretofore. Launceston, June 13th, 1831.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Pascoe Fawkner

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. John's Launceston . . . in the year 1831; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:819387; RGD36/1/2 no 1683

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/819387 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD36-1-2$init=RGD36-1-2P20 (DIGITISED)

211 / George Lonsdale Gooch / free / of the Parish of St. John Launceston and
Susannah Hogben / free / of the Parish of St. John Launceston were
married in this church by Banns . . . this [30 August 1831] . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (7 August 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66020905 

THEATRE. ON MONDAY EVENING 9th August, 1841.
In consequence of the great applause with which the entertainments were received on Tuesday last, will be performed for the second time the grand serio comic burlesque of
BOMBASTES FURIOSO. King Artaxomenes - Mr. Gooch. Fusbus - Mr. Elmar. General Bombastes - Mr. Smith . . .
Comic Song, Mr. Elmar.
Duett, Messrs. Smith and Green.
Comic Song, "The Steam Arm," Mr. Gooch.
Duett, Messrs. Smith and Green.
To conclude with the celebrated farce of THE MOCK DOCTOR.
Sir Jasper Mr. Gooch. Leander - Mr. Elmar. Dr. Hellebore, Mr. Smith . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Adam Elmar (actor)

MUSIC: The steam arm (song);

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (8 January 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8759825 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, CAMPBELL-STREET . . . FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1847 . . .
The whole to conclude with the successful Tragicomical, Operatical, Quizzical Burlesque, called
Bombastes Furioso.
King Artaxomines - MR. ROGERS.
Fusbos, his Prime Minister - MR. GOOCH . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Herbert Rogers (actor); John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor, manager)

PIECES: Bombastes furioso (Rhodes); Bombastes furioso (illustrated by Cruikshank)

Deaths in the district of Launceston, 1869; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1155092; RGD35/1/38 no 849

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1155092 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-38$init=RGD35-1-38P5 (DIGITISED)

849 / [died] 20 Feb'y [1869] / George Lonsdale Gooch / 69 years / Schoolmaster / Senile Decay . . .

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner (23 February 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36702433 

GOOCH. - On the 20th February, at his residence, Bathurst-street, Launceston, Mr. George Lonsdale Gooch, aged 69 years.

"DEATH", Northern Argus [Rockhampton, QLD] (5 April 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214283819 

GOOCH. - On the 10th of February, at his residence, Bathurst-street, Launceston, Mr. George Lonsdale Gooch, aged sixty-nine years, father of Mrs. Joseph Pattison, Morinish. Deceased served as assistant surgeon on board H.M. ships - "Namur," "Cherokee," "Isis," "Challenger," "Trincomolee," and "Severn," and has been a resident of Launceston forty-six years.

Bibliography and resources:

George Lonsdale Gooch, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/gooch/george-lonsdale/77983 

GOODALL, Richard Wright (Richard Wright GOODALL; R. W. GOODALL)

Songwriter, singer, surveyor

Born England, 4 June 1807; baptised Walcot St. Swithin, Bath, England, 17th November 1807, son of Thomas GOODALL and Mary PICKFORD
Married Elisheba BAZLEY, Okehampton, England, October 1827
Active NSW, by ? 1838
Died West Maitland, NSW, 2 February 1870, aged 62 ("63")

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+Wright+Goodall+1807-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODALL-Richard-Wright (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Goodall is credited with writing and/or singing the following songs, the words of none of which survive or can be identified with certainty:

When you are out in the bush (Song - Mr. Goodall), February 1848

Life in the bush (song), August 1848, perhaps the same as the foregoing; but if not possibly Henry's Russell's Some love to roam, with a slight alteration to the chorus line, "And a life in the bush for me"

Humorous song on the election (to the tune of "Scots whahae wi' Wallace bled"), August 1848

Documentation:

[Notice], The London Gazette (22 January 1836), 139

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=1A1KAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA139 

THE Commissioners in a Fiat in Bankruptcy, bearing the date the 24th day of July 1835, awarded and issued forth against Richard Wright Goodall, of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Florist, Dealer and Chapman, intend to meet on the 9th day of February next . . . in order to Audit the Accounts of the Assignee of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt under the said Fiat . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (10 August 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36852024

. . . R. W. Goodall, Land Surveyor, King-street, East, Sydney.

"SINGLETON. MR. DONALDSON'S VISIT . . . THE LUNCH", The Maitland Mercury (26 February 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article713172

. . . The Chairman having called upon Mr. Gaggin for a song, that gentleman sang "The bonny English Rose," which was much applauded. Mr. Gaggin then proposed "the health of Mr. Goodall." Mr. Goodall returned thanks . . . Mr. Dangar had a toast to propose . . . "The electors of Muswell Brook" (cheers). Song - Mr. Goodall, "When you are out in the bush" (applause). Mr. Goodall proposed "The settlers and squatters of the colony" (cheers) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Dangar; Stuart Donaldson; John Gaggin (d. 1859)

"THE ELECTIONS. ELECTION FOR THE BOROUGHS. THE POLLING DAY", The Maitland Mercury (2 August 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article710458

. . . Mr. Goodall said he had met the other day in a newspaper a line of an old Scotch song, and on the spur of the moment he had thrown together a few lines relative to the election, which he would sing with their permission. Mr. G. then sung, with capital effect, a humourous song, celebrating the return of Mr. Nichols, to the tune of "Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled," and was loudly cheered throughout . . .

Mr. Goodall gave a song, "Life in the Bush" . . .

Several songs were then sung by Messrs. Goodall, Lipscomb, Nichols, C. E. Doyle, Ward, R. Green, and Daly; and the meeting broke up about one o'clock, the night having passed off most agreeably, although occasionally there was some difference of opinion evinced.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (30 June 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article702205

Land Surveying. MR. GOODALL has the honor of informing the public in Maitland and the neighbourhood that he has an engagement in the district . . .

"THE DINNER", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (18 May 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18681932 

. . . Mr. GOODALL at this stage of the proceedings, sang the song "Life in the Bush." . . .

"DEATH OF MR. R. W. GOODALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (3 February 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18743185 

Another of the old Maitland men, of some note, has passed away from among us, Mr. R. W. Goodall, who died early yesterday morning, after an exhausting illness. Mr. Goodall, many years ago, when he first came to Maitland, was a man of considerable ability, not only as a surveyor, his profession, but as a public man, and a conversational man in society. His leading feature at that time was grumbling at things as they were, and proposing all sorts of possible and impracticable schemes for amending them. He was then a Radical of the first water in reference to all, or nearly all, existing things, although we do not think he was then, or ever, a Radical in politics. Such stirrers-up of strife, when blessed with conversational ability, which Mr. Goodall possessed pretty fully, do a great deal of good in their day; but Mr. Goodall was not a good public speaker, and was not gifted with much constructive ability, so that he did not link his name as a leader, in our local history, with any specially valuable public movement, although he took part in nearly all such movements, and originated not a few. He was fond of geology, and to some extent of botany and horticulture, and gave many a pleasant lecture in our various public rooms, from time to time, largely illustrated with diagrams, &c,, executed by himself. Of late years, as the infirmities of age, and those caused by exposure to weather in his profession, grew on him, he has withdrawn gradually from public view, although he still maintained a great number of private friendships.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 February 1870), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13200298

On the 2nd instant, at West Maitland, RICHARD WRIGHT GOODALL, Esq., licensed surveyor, aged 63 years.

? "BUSH YARNS", Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser [QLD] (22 August 1908), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149868260 

. . . I was riding one afternoon towards the home camp, and was so elated at the genial surroundings that I staited to sing:
"When you are out in the bush
And put to the push
And Can't get any . . ." . . .

GOODALL, William Daniel (Daniel William Knight GOODALL; as William Daniel GOODALL; W. D. GOODALL)

Musician, pianist, organist

Born Richmond, Surrey, England, 1841 (1st quarter); son of Daniel Knight GOODALL (c. 1803-1895) and Maria CARR
Arrived Geelong, VIC, by 1852
Married Mary Ann Jane SLAUGHTER, Geelong, VIC, 13 February 1865
Died Canterbury, VIC, 26 April 1925, aged "84"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Daniel+William+Knight+Goodall+1841-1925 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODALL-William-Daniel (shareable link to this entry)

GOODALL, Mary Ann (Mary Ann Jane SLAUGHTER; Mrs. Daniel William Knight GOODALL)

Musical amateur, vocalist

Born England, 16 January 1839; baptised St. Anne, Limehouse, 14 July 1839; daughter of William SLAUGHTER and Charlotte DUPREE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 4 October 1849 (per Mahomed Shah, from London, 11 June)
Married William Daniel GOODALL, Geelong, VIC, 13 February 1865
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 21 June 1902

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Ann+Jane+Slaughter+Goodall+1839-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Anne Limehouse in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1839; register 1833-54, page 119; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_195192-00197 (PAYWALL)

No. 947 / 1839 July 14th / [born] 16 Jan'y 1839 / Mary Ann Jane d. of / William & Charlotte / Slaughter / Limehouse / Farmer . . .

Disposal list of the immigrants per the ship "Mahomed Shah", left London 11 June 1849 at Port Phillip, 4 October 1849; Public Rceord Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E2A106BC-F1B1-11E9-AE98-7353571BB1F2?image=143 (DIGITISED)

Slaughter William / Laborer / 50 / left on own account Lt. Bourke St. West
Charlotte / Housekeeper / 48 // Emma / House serv't & Milliner / 18 // Elizabeth / Housemaid / 17 // Esther / Housemaid / 14 //
M. Ann / daughter / 9 // Fred'k / Son / 6 . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Limehouse, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1554/291/52

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1554_1554-0331 (PAYWALL)

[Caxton Villa] / Daniel Knight Goodhall / Head / Mar. / 48 / Proprietor of houses / [born] Derby Hollington
Maria [Goodhall] / Wife / 44 / - / [born] Wilts. Grt. Bedwin
Emily / 15 // Jane / 13 // William / 10 / - / [born] Surrey Richmond

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (12 September 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150307971 

The Harmonic Society's concert last night conasting of Haydn's "Creation" was a very successful affair and one feature reflecting additional crediton the members was the very little external aid required. Beyond Miss Bailey, Mr. Hailes, Mr. Plumstead, Mr. Stoneham, and Mr. Gover everything was done by amateur members of the society, which is now stronger both in voices and instruments than at any former period . . . It is long since any lady from the choir has mustered confidence enough to step forth on the platform to sing solo parts, but last night Miss Slaughter did so in "On Thee each living soul awaits," and drew down such unmistakably warm plaudits as to show how successful was the attempt and how much the effort was esteemed . . . Mr. H. B. Moore conducted with his usual tact and evident thorough knowledge of what he was about . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Bailey (vocalist); George Button Hailes (musician); Henry Plumstead (musician); William Stoneham (musician); Henry Barman Gover (musician); Henry Byron Moore (musician); Geelong Harmonic Society (organisation)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (1 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148903685 

The Concert, which took place last evening, in the Mechanics' Institute, in aid of the fund being raised for prospecting for gold and coal in Bond-street, Chilwell, did not attract so large an audience as the object deserved, the hall being only about half full. The opening overture by the Geelong Brass Band was rendered with, great spirit, and received with applause. This was followed by an exquisite quartette, "Peaceful Slumbers," beautifully sung by Mrs. Purdue, Miss Davidson, Mr. Purdue, and Mr Howell. The various songs and part music were carefully and tastefully sung, and elicited the warm applause of the audience. Mr Goodall, considering it was his first effort, acquitted himself well as the pianist . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (17 January 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148905405 

TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.
SOBER CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE. TEMPERANCE HALL, LITTLE MALOP ST. FIFTH YEAR.
THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, THE 19TH INSTANT, At Eight o'clock,
THE USUAL MUSICAL WEEKLY RE-UNION, Illustrated by THE GEELONG BRASS BAND, And other old Friends.
PIANIST - Mr. W. D. GOODALL.
ADMISSION: Body of the Hall, 3d; Gallery, 6d each.
W. STITT JENKINS, President.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Stitt-Jenkins (musical amateur)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (19 December 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148702200 

The private performance of the "Messiah" by the Philharmonic Society yesterday evening, was an unequivocal success. There were upwards of forty performers, and the vocal parts no less than the instrumental were well sustained. As a contralto, Miss Holland's powers are equal to those of any professional lady we have heard for a long time. Miss Slaughter and Miss Davidson as soloists were equally effective . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Philharmonic Society (organisation)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (25 February 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148699529 

Mr. Meakin's entertainment at Queenscliff on Monday evening created quite a sensation. The schoolroom was crowded with one of the largest and most enthusiastic audiences ever assembled at Queenscliff. The hearty peals of laughter created by Mr. Meakin's ventriloquial powers were tremendous . . . Miss Slaughter, and Messrs. Holyoak and Andrews acquitted themselves admirably in the various songs, duets, glees, &c., allotted to them. Mr. Goodall presided at the piano forte with his usual ability . . .

"MARRIED", Geelong Advertiser (25 March 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150404130 

GOODALL - SLAUGHTER - On 13th February, at the residence of the bride's parent, Skene-street, Geelong, by the Rev. F. Strickland, W. D. Goodall, only son of D. K. Goodall, of Lake View House, Newtown Hill, Geelong; to Mary Ann, youngest daughter of the late William Slaughter, Esq., of Bledlow, Bucks, England.

"POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD . . . THE PROFESSOR", Geelong Advertiser (4 May 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148910328 

Henry Edward Saunders was charged with larceny as a bailee. William Daniel Goodall, Professor of Music, said the prisoner was at his premises on the 13th of April, when he hired a piano valued at £40. He took the instrument away to Mr. Mogg's rooms on the usual conditions, which were signed. On the 28th of March he saw the piano at Mr. Dawes' in Moorabool-street. Jesse Dawes, pianoforte-maker, of Moorabool-street, saw prisoner come to his shop on the 26th of last month and offered him a piano for sale, stating that he had not succeeded in selling it, and offered, if he would buy it, to hire an harmonium. He saw the piano at Fitzpatrick's hotel in Ryrie street, when the prisoner said, in answer to his question, that he purchased it in Melbourne second-hand. He came back to the shop and told him if he would buy it he would not be particular to take all the money, £10 would do him. The witness then offered to give him £16 for the instrument. This was agreed to, and £9 was paid by cheque, the remaining £6 to be paid in two months, £1 being deducted for a month's hire of an harmonium. Wm. Bald, accountant at the National Bank, Geelong, proved that Mr. Dawe's cheque was cashed at the bank. Mr. Goodall asked that the Bench might deal leniently with the prisoner. He was, however, committed to take his trial at the General Sessions, to be held at Geelong on the 27th of June.

ASSOCIATIONS: Jesse Dawes (pianoforte maker); on Saunders, see: "GEELONG", The Age (1 May 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202160256 

At the police court this morning, Henry Edward Saunders, the young man who passed himself off as a music teacher, and obtained credit from a number of tradesmen, was charged with larceny as a bailee, and remanded until Wednesday next.

"DEATHS", The Argus (23 June 1902), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9080508 

GOODALL. - On the 21st June, at her residence, "Zeta," 69 Bell-street, Fitzroy, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of William D. Goodall, aged 63 years.

"DEATHS", The Argus (28 April 1925), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2086836 

GOODALL. - On the 26th April, at Margaret street, Canterbury, Daniel William Knight, beloved father of Mrs. R. A. F. Groves, Mrs. R. H. C. Donn (Sydney), H. W., F. K., J. R., Mrs. A. T. Bricknell. and Mrs. C. A. Bond, in his 85th year. (Privately interred on the 27th.)

Will and probate, Daniel William Knight Goodall, 1925; Public Record Office Victoria

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GOODLIFFE, Edward (Edward GOODLIFFE; Edward D. GOODLIFFE; E. D. GOODLIFFE)

Organist, musical larcenist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1868

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Goodliffe+c1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Hughes (musician)

Documentation:

"PAROCHIAL CHOIRS MUSICAL UNION", The Argus (16 May 1868), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5816451 

AA meeting was held on Thursday night at the Mechanics' Institute, to endeavour to inaugurate the above society. Mr. F. C. Cope was voted to the chair . . . The undermentioned gentlemen placed their names during the meeting on the list of the provisional committee, viz.: - Messrs. F, C. Cope, H. M. Andrew, E. D. Goodliffe, H. W. Hayward, J. A. Edwards, W. P. Firebrace, T. Oates, C. N. Beere, Percy Walker, and E. Sandford.

[News], The Argus (18 November 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5832705

A very singular case of forgery, or uttering, was perpetrated on Saturday night. A man called at the Monster Clothing Company's establishment in Bourke-street, and bought a small parcel of clothing, worth about £2 10s. He tendered in payment a cheque for £10 10s., in favour of Mr. Hughes, professor of music, drawn by a clergyman, in payment of salary for musical instruction. The balance was given in cash, and when the cheque was paid in to the Union Bank on Monday it was found to be a forgery. The signature had been cleverly imitated; the very dress worn by Professor Hughes had been copied by the person who presented the cheque; and though the police have some suspicion as to who the party is who personated Professor Hughes, no arrest has yet been made. Some unpleasantness has arisen in connection with this matter. It appears that when the detectives were communicated with, one of their number proceeded to Professor Hughes's house, in company with Mr. Marks, of the Monster Clothing Company. They were informed that the professor was then engaged in teaching at the Convent in Nicholson-street. They proceeded there, and, at their request, Professor Hughes accompanied them to the Monster Clothing establishment, where the assistants at once stated that he was not the man who had presented the cheque. The professor complains of the indignity to which he was subjected, and of the manner in which he was conveyed (in a cab) through the streets; and it is said that he contemplates bringing an action for damages.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (20 November 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177005182 

Detective Williams yesterday arrested, at his house, in Brighton, a man named Edward D. Goodliffe, on a charge of passing a cheque for £10 10s upon Mr. Marks, of the Monster Clothing Company, Bourke-street, to which was forged the name of the Rev. Edward Nolan, S.J., St. Patrick's College. It appears that Goodliffe, who has hitherto borne a character for respectability, was lately residing at the home of Professor Hughes as a guest . . . Goodliffe was brought before the Brighton bench yesterday morning, and remanded to Melbourne.

[News], The Argus (26 November 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5833364

Edward Goodliffe, recently an organist at Brighton Church, was yesterday committed for trial from the City Court, upon no less than four distinct charges. It seems almost incredible that a man in his position should have deliberately sacrificed everything in life from a mere love of rascality, and yet it would appear that no other construction can be put upon his conduct. Had he designed a way of wrecking himself completely, he could not have acted more successfully, nor could he have placed his character in a more repulsive light. He was living with Mr. Hughes, professor of music, was accustomed to do certain business for him, and was treated with a confidence which few men would have betrayed. While so esteemed by Mr. Hughes, Goodliffe was robbing his friend secretly. Music which had been composed for special occasions and upon special subjects, he appropriated, and actually altered the inscription upon several pieces of M.S., so that, instead of "Composed by H. S. Hughes" it read, "Composed by E. Goodliffe." Other music was also stolen, valuable because not now to be obtained through the ordinary channels, and Mr. Hughes found it necessary to communicate with the police; still the man continued to live with him as usual, until he was entrusted with a cheque for ten guineas, to be paid into the Colonial Bank to the credit of Mr. Hughes. This cheque he cashed at Messrs. Buckley and Nunn's, appropriating the proceeds, and for this offence - larceny as a bailee - he was committed for trial. But in order to blind Mr. Hughes to his rascality, he forged a deposit receipt for the amount, for which crime he was not proceeded against. The cheque in question was not, however, cashed for two or three days after it was given to prisoner, and it is presumed that the interval was occupied in imitating the writing and form of it as closely as possible, for in a very short time afterwards a facsimile of the original cheque was presented at the Monster Clothing Company's establishment by prisoner, in payment for goods, and returned from the bank marked, "This is a forgery." For this offence, which was fully proved, prisoner was also committed for trial. Meanwhile, Messrs. Buckley and Nunn had been favoured with a second visit from Goodliffe, who, in payment for some trifling purchase, tendered a cheque for £5 16s. 8d., in every respect, save in amount, precisely like that previously cashed by them for him. This also was paid into the bank in the usual way of business, and returned to the firm endorsed as a forgery. Each of the cheques was said to be drawn in favour of Mr. Hughes by the Rev. Edward Nolan, and the latter gentleman saw in a moment that the two latter were forgeries, when he was shown them. Upon this charge, as well as upon that of having stolen the music, which was found at his residence at Brighton, prisoner was also committed for trial, having throughout declined to ask questions or say a word by way of defence.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (26 November 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177003070 

. . . Another charge of stealing music valued at £5, the property of Professor Hughes, was also brought against the accused, who was committed for trial on all the charges.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (5 December 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177003023 

Several prisoners who had been remanded for sentence were brought up at the sittings of the Bourke General Sessions yesterday morning. Edward Goodliffe, who had pleaded guilty to three informations, one of larceny as a bailee, one of forgery and one of larceny, was sentenced to a year's imprisonment with hard labor on each of the two first charges, and three months' imprisonment on the third.

GOODLIFFE, Mrs. (Mrs. GOODLIFFE; Mrs. GOODLIFF)

? Contralto, ? mezzo-soprano, vocalist, oratorio singer

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1854-60

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Goodliffe+vocalist+1854-60 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Philharmonic Society

Identification:

It has not yet been possible to identify Mrs. Goodliffe with certainty.

One contender is Ann Goodliffe, who arrived in Melbourne in October 1853, aged 23, with her husband Thomas Goodliffe, on the Tasmania from Hobart Town. For much of the relevant period, she and her husband lived in Fitzroy-street, Collingwood.

The other is Eleanor Goodliffe (Neate, d. VIC, 17 December 1882), who arrived in Melbourne November 1852, aged 24, with her husband Thomas Knapp Goodliffe (d. 1890), on the Marlborough from London. For much of the relevant period, she and her husband, a furniture merchant, lived in Smith Street, Collingwood.

Documentation:

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. EXHIBITION CONCERTS", The Age (9 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154850645 

. . . "Lift Thine Eyes" from the oratorio of Elijah, was very badly sang, by Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Miss Edwards; it is in itself a most lovely and chaste composition, but was most cruelly treated on this occasion, nevertheless, the audience called for a repetition, and it was given with some improvement. It was certainly bad taste to introduce pieces so decidedly sacred in their character as "O, Lovely Peace" and the one above-mentioned, into concerts of this class . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE HOSPITAL FUNDS", The Age (28 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154853346 

On Tuesday evening the Philharmonic Society performed Haydn's oratorio of the "Creation," for the benefit of the above institution, the Exhibition building was crowded to excess. . . . We must not forget Mrs. Goodliffe in one of the trios; she always sings with musician-like truth and precision, and must be a valuable member of the society . . .

"CONCERT. To the Editor of the Age", The Age (1 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154852215 

SIR. - Permit me to correct an error in your notice of the Concert in the Exhibition Building on Tuesday evening. It was Miss Edwards, not Mrs. Goodliffe, who sang in the Trios. Your correction will oblige, Yours,
A SUBSCRIBER, 20th December, 1854.

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Argus (27 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809917

. . . Handel's celebrated Serenata of Acis and Galatea - more celebrated, perhaps, in the present day than when originally produced - was spiritedly given, although, with the exception of Mesdames Testar and Goodliffe, the solo voices were of rather weak quality . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 July 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4812385

TO Musical Amateurs. - Apartments for One or Two Gentlemen; a piano. Mrs. Goodliffe, 31 Errol-street.

"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Friday, 16th May 1853", The Argus (17 May 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4838126

. . . Mrs. Testar, I notice is engaged to render the soprano and Mrs. Goodliffe the alto solo and treble at the Grand Concert of Sacred Music to be given in the Independent Chapel, McKillop-street, on Wednesday next . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (18 April 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154867546 

. . . Mrs. Goodliffe is a soprano [sic] of much sweetness of tone, and only wants a little more confidence to make a most popular and effective singer . . .

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age (29 December 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154869749 

. . . Nor must we admit a due word of praise to Mrs. Goodliffe, whose unaffected rendering of "But thou didst not leave his soul in Hell," and the pastoral air, "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd," elicited deserved applause . . .

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (29 April 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7148762 

. . . Mrs. Goodliffe gave an unpretending little song, by Johannes Schondorf, "When the quiet moon is beaming," and obtained the applause due to the simplicity of her style, and her amiable efforts on behalf of the society. She also sang, with Miss E. C. Daniel, a debutante, one of Mendelssohn's pretty two part songs, "I would that a single word;" and subsequently in the trio "Merrily goes the Bark," and in both of these compositions she nicely sustained her part . . .

"INAUGURATION OF THE TEMPERANCE LEAGUE OF VICTORIA", The Argus (2 July 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7134609 

. . . The proceedings of the evening were very agreeably diversified by the introduction of selected glees and songs, which were given very creditably by Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, Mr. Williams, Mr. Angus, Mr. Goodliffe, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Tolhurst, sen. Mrs. Goodliffe's song "Tyroliene" was re-demanded as was also the glee "See the chariot at hand." Mr. George Tolhurst presided at the pianoforte . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (4 November 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154833633 

. . . Miss Smith followed with Streich's delicious fantasia "Les Hirondelles," and Mrs. Goodliffe with Kucken's "Where'er a cot is seen" . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (27 December 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7306933 

. . . The other solo parts were filled by Mrs. Goodliffe and Miss Hamilton. The former lady labored under the disadvantage of singing music usually allotted to another description of voice, and hence her success was not so considerable as is her wont. She nevertheless sustained the reputation she has deservedly gained for sweetness of tone. A little additional power, or what, perhaps, is the same thing, somewhat more of confidence, is required, and she will become one of the most pleasing vocalists we have. She gave the pathetic air "He was despised and rejected," with a softened tenderness eminently reflective of the sentiment . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (18 January 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695579

The principal vocalists who appeared at the Society's concerts during the year were: - Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mrs. Edward Hancock, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mrs. Ellis, Miss Macarthy, Madame Sara Flower, Miss Georgina Macarthy, Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. Ewart, Mr. W. H. Williams, Mr. Donaldson, Mr. Farquharson, Monsieur Coulon, Mr. Angus, Mr. Blanchard . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (23 June 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5684863 

PRAHRAN HARMONIC SOCIETY. - The above society will give a CONCERT at the Mechanics' Institute, Chapel-street, Prahran, on Tuesday, 20th inst., consulting of Haydn's First Service, and a selection from the oratorio, The Creation. Principal vocalists - Mrs, Goodliffe, Master Johnson, Mr. W. H. Williams, Mr. Angus . . .
W. P. FIREBRACE, Hon. Sec.

? "Deaths", The Argus (19 December 1882), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11562835

GOODLIFFE. - On the 17th inst., at No. 7 Hanover-street, Fitzroy, Eleanor, the beloved wife of Thos. K Goodliffe, aged 54 years.

GOODRICH, W. (W. GOODRICH)

Musician, music copyist, teacher of the cornopean, flute, and harmonium

Active Sydney, NSW, 1864

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODRICH-W (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13089976

MUSIC Copied and arranged; Cornopean, flute, and harmonium taught. W. GOODRICH, 205, Pitt-street.

GOOLD, James Alipius (James Alipius GOOLD; often GOULD)

Roman Catholic clergyman, priest, bishop

Born Cork, Ireland, 4 November 1812
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 February 1838 (per Upton Castle, from London, 16 October 1837)
Died Brighton, VIC, 11 June 1866

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOOLD-James-Alipius (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/n17/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

Sunday 29th Oct'r 1837 [at Madeira] Went this morning early, to visit the Cathedral, which contained many fine pictures & images; there were about 8 priests officiating . . . The Organ is very ably handled. At 11 our party visited the English Protestant Church; this is a very neat little edifice, being round, and perfectly white in the interior, it contains a small Organ which was played most rascally . . . After lunch we

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-547211304/view?partId=nla.obj-550098215#page/n18/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

mounted some excellent horses, and visited a Church, high up in the Mountains, where I obtained permission to try the Organ which was a very good one, although much out of tune, made by England & Co. of London; it contained a twelfth, Sesquialtera, Cornet & Trumpet. On account of our having 2 Catholic Priests [Goold and Brady] in company, we were afterwards regaled with some excellent wine . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert William Wrede (diarist, musician, musical instrument importer)

GOOLD, Thomas Green (Thomas Green GOOLD; T. G. GOOLD; Mr. GOOLD; often T. G. GOULD, Mr. GOULD)

Conductor, organist (Melbourne Philharmonic Society), accountant, auditor, importer, mining speculator, tanner

Born Wiltshire, England, 22 August 1822; baptised Corsham, 16 September 1822, son of William GOOLD and Elizabeth BLINMAN
Active Melbourne, VIC, by October 1853
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 17 October 1874 (per Durham, for England)
Died Herefordshire, England, 9 June 1900, aged 78

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Green+Goold+1822-1900 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Corsham in the county of Wilts in the year 1822; register, 1813-33, page 99; Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/61188/45582_263021009496_1319-00110 (PAYWALL)

No. 786 Sept'r 16th / Thomas Green Son of / William and Elizabeth / Goold / Pound Pil / Tanner / . . .
No. 787 Sept'r 16th / Elizabeth D. of / William and Elizabeth / Goold / Pound Pil / Tanner / . . .

England census, 1841; Corsham, Wiltshire; UK National Archives, HO 107/1171/12

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/WILHO107_1171_1171-0449 (PAYWALL)

Poundpill / William Goold / 50 / Tanner / [born in county] N
Elizabeth [Goold] / 50 / - / N
Thomas Green [Goold] / 15 / - / Y
Elizabeth / 20 / - / Y // John / 15 / - / Y // Martha / 10 / - / Y

"MELBOURNE CHORAL SOCIETY", The Argus (14 October 1853), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798114 

At a meeting convened by advertisement and attended by upward of fifty persons, held in the Mechanics' Hall on Saturday, 8th October, 1853, Charles Vaughan, Esq., J. P., in the chair; the following Resolutions were passed unanimously:- 1. That the meeting constitute itself an Association for the cultivation of Choral Music, Sacred and Secular, to be called the "Melbourne Choral Society" . . . 3. That the following gentlemen be appointed a Committee to frame Rules for the government of the Society: -
Messrs. Goold, Russell, W. G. Dredge, Ewart, Walker, Henry Smith, and John Matthew Smith . . .

"IMPORTS", The Argus (20 September 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4797906

September 17. - Queen of the East, from Liverpool . . . 1 case hardware T. G Goold . . .

"FUNERAL OF THE LATE GOVERNOR", The Argus (5 January 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4827502 

[Yesterday] . . . The funeral bell ceased its knell at about a quarter past three o'clock, when the service for the burial of the dead commenced by the organist playing a very fine voluntary, selected as appropriate for the occasion, by Mr. Goold; at the end of this the following anthem was sung by the choir -
ANTHEM (From the Burial Service) Lord let me known my end and the number of my days . . .

[News], Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette [England] (17 April 1856), 3

The Melbourne Argus, bearing date January 1856, contains a long and very interesting account of the funeral of his excellency the late Sir Charles Hotham, K.C.B., Governor in Chief of Victoria. The procession was immense, and consisted of the dignified functionaries of State, the military, clergy, and numerous other public bodies. The funeral took place at the cathedral church St. James's, the solemn service being read by the very Rev. the Dean. The choir performed under the able direction of T. G. Goold, esq., organist of the cathedral, and late of Corsham, Wilts, a beautiful funeral anthem from Ps. xxxix., "Lord, let me know mine end." The service, which is very highly spoken of, is lately published, with another anthem of equal merit, "Hear my prayer," by W. B. Sainsbury, esq.

See also: "FUNERAL OF THE LATE SIR CHARLES HOTHAM, K.C.B., GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA", The Age (5 January 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154866514 

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (4 January 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154865514 

The annual meeting of the Philharmonic Society took place at the Mechanics' Institution last evening; the conductor, Mr. Russell, occupied the chair. The report was read by Mr. Richardson, the Secretary, and adopted. Votes of thanks were given to Mr. Russell, the conductor of the society; Mr. Goold, the organist; Mr. Griffiths, the leader; and Mr. Richardson, the honorary secretary . . . The meeting then proceeded to ballot for the office bearers for the ensuing year, and the following gentlemen were chosen, viz.; - President: His Honor Mr. Justice Barry . . . Conductor: Mr. J. Russell. Organist : Mr. T. G. Goold . . .

"DIED", The Argus (13 February 1857), 4

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On the 27th November, at Corsham, Wilts, aged 72, Mr. W. Gould, father of Mr. T. G. Goold, Accountant of the Melbourne Savings Bank.

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (18 January 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695579

. . . The vacancies which have occurred in the Committee during the year have been supplied as follows: - In place of Mr. T. G. Goold (resigned), Mr. J. W. Hay . . .
The Rev. W. Jarrett, Mr. T. G. Goold, and Mr. W. G. Dredge were elected honorary members of the Society . . .

[News], The Argus (26 February 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5710747

An adjourned meeting of the Philharmonic Society was held last evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, for the election of officers for the current year, with the following result - President, Sir Redmond Barry; vice-presidents, Messrs. T. J. Sumner and John Russell; conductor, Mr. C. E. Hartley [Horsley]; organist, Mr. T. G. Goold; treasurer, Mr. J. J. Blundell; librarian, Mr. S. Moxon. The committee are - Messrs. Elsasser, J. J. Blundell, J. B. Hades, W. C Fisher, T. G. Goold, G. O. Rutter, Rev. W. Jarrett, S. Moxon, and Alfred Woolley. Mr. W. G. Dredge was re-elected honorary secretary . . .

"THE BRIGHTON CHURCH AND ITS MINISTER", The Argus (19 March 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5711880

The following correspondence has been placed in our hands for publication: . . .

LETTERS FROM REV. L. MOORE . . .

Brighton, Oct. 7, 1861.

My dear Sir, - I have addressed a letter to the choir of St. Andrew's, Brighton, pointing out some alterations in the mode of conducting the singing and leading the responses, which I think is desirable to make. I hope you will do me the favour to assist me in making the change.

My reason for doing it is, that I feel the necessity for a more simple method of conducting the services than at present obtains at St. Andrew's. I am aware there will be a little unpleasant feeling at first on the part of a few, but as I have come here determined to love all, and seek the spiritual good of all, I have no doubt that any little momentary ruffle will soon smooth down again.

I feel the importance of the organist and the minister being on friendly terms (if we are brothers in Christ we cannot be otherwise), and if trust there will be the kindliest feeling between yourself and me. I therefore venture to introduce myself to you at once as a friend, if you will permit me to do so, and I will ask you to fall in at once in a friendly spirit with my intended alterations.

I do indeed hope that the choir and yourself will continue your valuable services; and that the Lord's name may be exalted, and our own spiritual welfare advanced, as from Sabbath to Sabbath, we, as a congregation, unite in the praises of our Lord and Master.

On another sheet I have written down the way in which I think it desirable the services at St. Andrew's shall be conducted for the future, and I shall feel much obliged by your kindly adhering to the plan,
With kind regards, I am yours very sincerely,
LORENZO MOORE, M.A.,
Officiating Minister of St. Andrew's.
T. G. Goold, Esq.

Morning.
1.- To be chanted, the "Venite," "Te Deum," and "Jubilate," and the " Gloria Pairi" in the Psalms, "Glory be to Thee" &c., before the Gospel for the day, to be sung.
2.- The "Creeds," "Lord's Prayer," alternate verses in the psalms, &c, the prayer after each Commandment in the Communion Service, and the "Amen" all through the service, not to be intoned, but repeated along with, or after, the minister, in the natural voice.
3.- A hymn will be sung after the prayers. This will be given out by the minister before he leaves the reading-desk.

Evening
1 - The "Magnificat," "Cantate," "Nunc Dimittis," or " Deus Misereatur," whichever are used - to be chanted; also the "Gloria" in the Psalms.
2. - The request that none of the responses, creeds, amens, &c., in the morning service be intoned, but said in the natural voice, applies to the evening service.
3. - A hymn after third collect, at the end of the prayers, and the evening hymn after sermon.

REPLIES . . .

Market-street, Melbourne, Oct. 11, 1801.

Rev. and dear Sir,- Your note of the 17th inst. (together with that addressed to the choir, which I have forwarded), conveying your wishes, that, for the future, the musical portion of the services of St. Andrew's Church shall be confined to singing chants and hymns, with the Gloria Patri and Glory, &c., before the Gospel, and that the anthem, sanctus, and responses heretofore sung or intoned, shall henceforward be discontinued - has placed me in a delicate and painful position: nor do I at all feel relieved from the difficulties of my situation by the explanations with which you favoured me at our interview on Tuesday last.

I am fully alive to the grave responsibilities and duties appertaining to the office of organist, and in order to strengthen my own judgement as to what shall be my proper course in this emergency, I have taken the opinion of some friends and influential members of your congregation. From the answer which will be sent from the members of the choir, you will perceive that there is a unanimous feeling against the proposed change; and as your letter to me is unaccompanied by any instructions from the incumbent or committee of the church, by whom I was appointed to my office, I feel powerless to act with you.

I know of no precedent where the officiating minister, who is temporarily discharging the incumbent's duties, has exercised any power suddenly to alter the mode of conducting Divine service; and this consideration prompts me to suggest that some little time should be allowed to lapse, in order that the question may be further considered, lest a hasty acquiescence on my part should stir up strife, and that it should be said that both minister and organist have acted in a manner at once ill-advised, ill-judged, and ill-timed.

My first feelings on this question were at once to resign my office, but this, I am advised, I ought not to do, as the committee, incumbent, and congregation have a claim on my services until, after due notice from me, they appoint a successor. I have only now to thank you sincerely for your good wishes, which I cordially desire to reciprocate, and
I am, rev. and dear sir, Your obedient servant,
T. G. GOOLD.
Organist, St. Andrew's Church.
The Rev. L. Moore, M.A., Officiating Minister,
St. Andrew's Church, Brighton . . .

"THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL. FIRST NIGHT", The Argus (8 October 1862), 5

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[Advertisement], The Argus (4 February 1865), 8

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MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
DREDGE TESTIMONIAL FUND.
the attention of orchestral and choral members is earnestly directed to the following
NOTICE OF REHEARSALS.
EXHIBITION BUILDING, THIS EVENING, 7.30 p.m.
"Israel in Egypt," "Creation," "Hymn of Praise."
Monday, 7.30 p.m., "Engedi," and general rehearsal of such portions of the music as the conductors may deem advisable.
The attendance of all the principals is requested.
CONDUCTORS.
JOHN RUSSELL.
C. ELSASSER.
T. G. GOOLD.
CHARLES EDWARD HORSLEY.
By order. JOHN RUSSELL, Hon. Sec.

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 July 1869), 8

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TRINITY CHURCH LECTURES.
The LECTURE THIS EVENING Will be delivered by the Rev. J. K. TUCKER, D.D.,
On "The English Captives In Abyssinia" . . .
The Choir, under the direction of Mr. T. G. Goold, organist to the church,
will contribute the following selection of Sacred Music:
Before the Lecture - Overture, Occasional, Handel;
Anthem, "As Pants the Hart," Spohr.
After the Lecture - Anthem, "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes," Dr. Clarke Whitfield;
Concluding, Voluntary.
To commence at half-post 7. Admission, 1s.

"CHURCH MUSIC IN VICTORIA. TRINITY CHURCH, FITZROY SQUARE", Weekly Times (6 November 1869), 11

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. . . The secretary of the chapel house (Mr. W. H. Jarrett), backed by others of his views, succeeded, with most commendable perseverance, in effecting a radical change, and procured an organ worthy the building and the cause he so ably espoused. His selection fell upon a good and well-tried instrument, which fortunately happened to have been within reach - viz., that belonging to the Melbourne Philharmonic Society. This was purchased, and thoroughly renovated and put in order by Mr. Anderson (organ builder), and was erected in the western gallery in June last. This happy consummation, of course, involved necessary changes; an organist competent to do justice to such au instrument had to be found, and Mr. T. G. Goold was duly installed. His advent, as might have been anticipated from his long experience and abilities, was the cause of great congratulation throughout the parish; at the same time, the graceful retirement of the former organist, who for a long time previous had only done his best, must not be overlooked. Mr. Trollop deserves much thanks for having gratuitously tried to play the organ, and if he failed, it was more his misfortune than fault. The organ has many good points. The open diapason pedal pipes are remarkably prompt and powerful, and the diapasons throughout are round and rich in tone; the kerauloplion is excellent, but the reeds require more of Mr. Anderson s attention. The great organ has nine stops, and the swell organ an equal number. There are two octaves on the pedals, two compositions, and two couplers. The instrument presents a handsome appearance, as it is of good proportion, and is re-gilded and newly varnished. Mr. Goold opened the service on Sunday last with an andante diapason movement by Stokes. It was eminently nice, and in the good old church style - a style rapidly disappearing as new-fangled notions come into popularity. He concluded by performing in a masterly manner a fugue, by Grissler [? Gressler]; and this afforded the opportunity of displaying the power of the organ and the skill of the player . . . The choir numbers some twenty members, and is pretty fairly balanced. Amongst the ladies are some well-known in private musical circles, and whose pure voices bear the immediate stamp of refinement and cultivation, and their correctness in time, punctuation, etc., is an example well worthy of close imitation. Amongst the gentlemen members there are also voices of much promise, and we noticed one excellent bass. In this church there is no attempt made to perform anything like a complete service, chanting the canticles and singing hymns constituting the regular order, both chants and hymns were, in our opinion, taken too slowly, but without the least symptom of drawling. It was evident that much trouble had been taken during practice, for the voices kept well together, and there was no confusion, but strict and precise regularity. More life and spirit might, how ever, be infused with much advantage, for tedious singing tends greatly to make the congregation drag. It seems a pity that with all the appliances at hand the chanting of the Psalms is overlooked . . .

MUSIC: Perhaps pieces by Franz Albert Gressler and Charles Stokes

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (24 August 1874), 3

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The Melbourne Philharmonic Society gave a very satisfactory performance in the Town Hall on Saturday night, on the occasion of their third subscription concert. There was not a crowded audience, but a good sprinkling of visitors betook themselves to all parts of the house. The first part of the programme consisted of Beethoven's Engedi, or David in the Wilderness, which, as most musical people are aware, is a version of the Mount of Olives . . . The baton of Mr. Summers was judiciously wielded during the evening, and the society's organist, Mr. Gould, rendered good service.

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 October 1874), 3

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MR. T G GOOLD, being about to leave per steamer Durham for London, will undertake COMMISSIONS or Agency Business; Melbourne Exchange.

"DEPARTURE OF THE DURHAM", The Herald (17 October 1874), 2

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Messrs. Money Wigram and Sons' fine new steamship the Durham, Captain F. Anderson, left Sandridge Railway Pier this forenoon, for London, and a very large crowd of persons assembled to see her off. The following is the list of saloon passengers . . . T. G. Goold . . . The name of Mr. T. G. Goold will be noticed. He is one of our best known mining men, and held the office of organist to the Melbourne Philharmonic Society . . .

"THE MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. No. IV AND CONCLUSION", The Argus (17 January 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5928829

This year [1874] also witnessed the resignation of Mr. T. G. Goold, who with a very short interruption, had been associated with the society from its commencement and had rendered invaluable services as an organist and conductor.

"DEATH OF MR. T. G. GOOLD", Hereford Journal [England] (16 June 1900), 8

The death took place on Saturday of Mr. Thomas Green Goold, a member of the firm of Goold Bros., tanners. The funeral took place on Wednesday in Ross churchyard. Five nephews of the deceased were the chief mourners.

Bibiography and resources:

W. A. Carne, A century of harmony: the official centenary history of the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society (Melbourne: Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Society, 1954)

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20140215050353/http://www.rmp.org.au/downloads/files/Carne.pdf  (DOWNLOAD PDF TRANSCRIPT FROM PANDORA)

References (Sainsbury):

The anthem, Lord let me know mine end, performed under Goold's direction at the funeral of Charles Hotham in January 1856 (and again at William Beresford Wray's funeral in 1861) can be identified as a work by William Sainsbury, M.D. of Corsham. His friend, J . M . Coombs's A collection of sacred music (London: J. Alfred Novello, 1830), contains some music by Sainsbury.

Sainbury's grandson, William Bruges Sainsbury (b. Corsham, 14 December 1832; d. Sutton Benger, 27 August 1864), published two other works by his grandfather, as reported in April 1856 (above) and 1851 (below); W. B. S. was a musical amateur, and presumably a friend of Goold's.

See (1) "CORSHAM", Wiltshire Independent (7 November 1839), 3

It is intended erect in Corsham church a monument in honour of this late eminent physician, for which the following epitaph has proposed, and is submitted to the approbation of his friends: -
"To the memory William Sainsbury, M.D., who died in his year, on the 20th September, 1839, and lies buried in West Lavington church, having lived 53 years in this parish . . .
Kind-hearted, indeed, was Dr. Sainsbury, and most skilful a physician. The following anecdote is truly characteristic of him: - He was passionately fond music, and knowing its effects on the minds of those similar feeling and temperament, not infrequently had recourse to it as a preliminary to his prescriptions. We well remember his saying to a gentleman, who consulted him, "Before I prescribe for you I'll over to my neighbour Alexander's for charming singer who visiting him, and will have a glee." Miss P***r, the lady alluded to, was soon introduced, and by her pure style of singing and playing soon proved the superiority of music to physic. The Doctor immediately acknowledged this, and advised his patient to return home, and try what country air and fond recollections would effect in another week. - Worcester Journal.

See (2), [Advertisement], Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette (22 May 1851), 2

INFANT ORPHAN ASYLUM, WANSTEAD. MR. W. B. SAINSBURY begs inform the and Supporters of this Institution, that he intends shortly to publish (provided 50 subscribers be obtained) a "FUNERAL ANTHEM," composed by the late Dr. SAINSBURY, the proceeds the sale of which will be applied to its Funds. Price Two Shillings each Copy . . .

See (2), "CORSHAM", Salisbury and Winchester Journal (17 December 1853), 3

The little town of Corsham wore a more animated appearance than usual on Wednesday, which was the birth-day of W. B. Sainsbury, Esq., only son of the late much-beloved W. Sainsbury, Esq., M.D., who then attained his majority, and came into the possession of a good fortune. The bells of the parish church poured forth their merriest peals at intervals throughout the day; cannon were fired occasionally, and a brass band paraded the streets. The event will be remembered by many poor aged persons, who were not forgotten on this occasion. In the evening this young gentleman entertained a select party of friends at his residence, and the festivities closed with a brilliant display of fireworks.

GORDON, Harriet = Mrs. J. P. HYDES

Vocalist

GORDON, Joseph (Joseph GORDON)

Merchant, poet, songwriter

Born Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1794; baptised Crathie, 4 February 1794; son of Joseph GORDON (c. 1760-1850) and Rachel TASTARD
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17 January 1842 (per Anne Milne, from Dundee, 16 September 1841)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1859 (for Europe)
Died Dundee, Scotland, 15 March 1881, aged "86"

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Summary:

Joseph Gordon was born in Glen Girnock, Aberdeenshire. While in service as butler to the countess of Airlie at Cortachy Castle, he published (anonymously) his first collection of poetry in 1825. Having been a merchant draper and baillie business in Montrose, he emigrated to New South Wales in 1841. On arrival, he settled at Bathurst, and remained in the colony until around 1860. Back in London in 1861, he published his second volume of poetry. A third volume, which also contained prose items (notably the journal of his 1841 voyage), appeared in 1871. Both the 1861 and 1871 books contain much material that had originally appeared in the Bathurst Advocate in the late 1840s.

Documentation:

"Pretty Little Song, for Pretty Little Joe", Bathurst Advocate (18 August 1849), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62044742 

"DEATHS", Dundee Advertiser (17 March 1881), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000295/18810317/125/0008 (PAYWALL)

At 15 Springfield, Dundee, on the inst., Joseph Gordon, late of Bathurst, New South Wales, in his 87th year.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 May 1881), 1

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GORDON. - March 15, at his residence, 15, Springfield, Dundee, Scotland, Joseph Gordon, aged 86, for many years a general merchant at Bathurst, in this colony, and who, as a business man, was pre-eminently trusted by all who came in contact with him, and was also not less respected in the private relations of life.

Songs with named tunes:

"A NEW SONG", Bathurst Advocate (5 August 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62045433 

TUNE. - "Aiken Drum."

As once I sauntered by the beach,
I heard an oyster make a speech,
Which charmed all within its reach,-
Three calves and one old cow.

[Chorus] And all the dogs in our town,
In our town, in our town,
And all the dogs in our town,

Cry bow, wow, wow.

. . . [3 more verses] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: For the 1848 Bathurst election contested by John Darvall and Francis Lord

MUSIC: Aiken drum (Scots traditional)

Also reprinted in 1871 below, 239-40

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"SONG", Bathurst Advocate (28 July 1849), 4

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TUNE: - "ROY'S WIFE."

Wollongong, and Illawarra,
Wollongong, and Illawarra,
Roy's wife was ne'er so fair,
As Wollongong and Illawarra.

The times may take a sulky fit,
Like any honest married woman,
Whose husband is - what she is not,
For she's a mind above the common.

Wollongong, &c.

. . . [6 more verses] . . .

MUSIC: Roy's wife of Aldivalloch (Scots traditional)

Also reprinted 1861 below, 227-29

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Works:

Poetical trifles by an obscure bard in the Braes of Angus (Fordar: [?], 1825)

Botany Bay and other poems by Joseph Gordon (London: A. Hall, Virtue, 1861)

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My Murrumbidgee parrot, 221-22

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The emigrant barque, with some traits of Australian life and character in prose and verse by Joseph Gordon (Edinburgh: Maclachlan & Stewart; Melbourne: George Robertson, 1871)

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Extracts from journal of his voyage concerning music:

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Tuesday 12 October [1841] . . . [16] . . . The captain is equally assiduous in his endeavours to promote the comfort and happiness of all under his charge. We have also music, dancing, and singing every other evening, but yet for all this we have individuals among us whose physical powers give way, and whose minds refuse to be comforted.

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[19] Monday 18 October - Yesterday we had no public worship, the deck being still in confusion, and the carpenters and crew busily engaged in repairing our late disaster. It is the practice of all seamen, I believe, when doing anything that requires more than ordinary exertion, to lighten their labours with a song, or something of that sort, in which they all bear a part. We have some men here with very fine, powerful voices, of which we have often felt the spirit-stirring effect, particularly when ten or twelve jolly fellows join in the chorus, which is something like the following:

Cheery men, O ye ho;
Cheery men, O cheery men O,
Cheery men, O ye ho!

then raising their voices higher and higher as they proceed, and dwelling long upon the "O" and the "ho," which has a very fine effect. One man generally sings, not perhaps a song, but anything which may come into his head, such as "Pull away, men, for a glass of rum" or "Up with the sail, for a pint of good brandy," - in fact, anything of a lively tendency; then all burst at once with heart and soul into the chorus, while the perspiration streams from their brows like [20] rain. Yesterday, however, they took us rather by surprise, when the full strength of the company burst all at once upon us with "Rob Roy Macgregor O," the "Jolly Beggars," and several other songs, all exceedingly well sung. It was something so different from the sacred music, psalm-singing, and quiet demeanour of the Sabbath-day, to which we had been accustomed in dear old Scotland, that it was some time before we could make up our minds to our true position, and bring them to bear upon the various changes one short month had made. Scarcely had the merry song died in our ears when we were called upon to listen to the wailings of a bereaved mother for the loss of an only child. We were becalmed at the time and as the corpse was dropt from the stern, and had a considerable distance to fall, the splash which it made upon the water had a most chilling and disagreeable effect upon the feelings. Truly the sounds of mirth and the sounds of mourning never mingled more jarringly on land than they do here.

Friday 29 October. Another child, a boy from three to four years of age, died last night, being the oldest we have yet lost out of eleven who are now dead . . . Of all strange animals, man is surely the most strange; notwithstanding the number of deaths we have had, and may yet have, the song, the laugh, and the homely jest continue to be heard as lively, as loud, and as pointed as if every heart beat happily, and all went merry as a marriage-bell on board.

GORDONOVITCH, George (George GORDONOVITCH)

Amateur musician, tenor vocalist, Polish refugee, tobacconist

Born Poland, c. 1810
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 3 September 1834 (per Edward, from Woolwich, 5 May)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 November 1834 (per Gulnare, from Hobart Town, 9 November)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1837
Died London, England, 13 October 1839

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Documentation:

"The Poles", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch . . . (16 September 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200327823 

What man is there, who has a spark of freedom in his breast, that does not feel for "Sarmatia's wrongs," and sympathize with her gallant exiled sons. We should hope that in this cause, there can exist no difference of opinion, in any community of Englishmen. The man who would not share his home and his table with an exiled and destitute Polish patriot, is unworthy of enjoying the blessings of the British Constitution, or even the shadow of those blessings that we enjoy, even in this Colony.

Fellow Colonists, the ship Edward has brought to this Colony the first of those interesting exiles, who ever reached your shores - he has fought for his country, until that county fell, before the overpowering numbers of a tyrant's forces - he is now left pennyless, and without a home - some of his family sent by the tyrant to the wilds of Siberia - others in exile in different parts of Europe - he has come hither in search of a friend, who, he thought, had sought refuge in this colony - he has been disappointed, and in England, was cheated out of the little wreck which he had saved from the once noble property of his family. - We trust, hat those amongst us, who profess to be friends of liberty, will not fail to nourish the love of it in the breasts of their children, by the attention which they shew this unfortunate gentleman, the representative amongst us of a brave, a NOBLE People, who perished as a nation in defending their liberties.

Unenviable, indeed, must be the feelings of that man, callous his heart, who would not, to the utmost of his means, try to alleviate the sufferings of an exile in such a cause. Several gentlemen purpose to get up some public subscription or entertainment for the benefit of this young gentleman, whose best friend here is Captain Briggs. This interesting stranger is endowed with first-rate vocal powers, and it has been proposed to get up an Amateur Concert for his Benefit; we are sure it would be most numerously and respectably attended. For, independent, of his country, and the cause in which he has suffered, the very appearance of Mr. Gordonovitsch would interest most people for his welfare.

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (19 September 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4183378

One of the most interesting arrivals that has for some time reached our distant colony is a Polish gentleman named Gordonovitsch, who came out by the ship Edward. He is one of the numerous exiles who have been compelled by despotic power to flee his oppressed native country, and was induced to undertake the long voyage to Van Diemen's Land, from the prospects so industriously and flatteringly painted in England as well as from a hope of meeting his more wealthy and fortunate relation Mr. Gordon, who is now travelling in these seas, but has not yet arrived in our island. Under the circumstances therefore, he is thrown upon us in this to him foreign land, without friends or a home except those whom, he may find (and which we are sure he will find) in our little community, proudly and deservedly distinguished for its generous sympathy in all cases where the vicissitudes of fortune bring the cause of a stranger or the calls of benevolence under its notice. He is of a very respectable family, and possesses the advantage of a highly cultivated and enlightened mind, which from the memorable events in his native country in which he took so active though unsuccessful a share, renders his conversation at all times interesting and instructive.

Disappointed in meeting with his relation in Hobart town, and in order to facilitate his journey until he meets with him it has been proposed to get up an amateur concert. Independent of the generous cause which now prompts it and would of course materially enhance the gratification bf those who contributed to it, the getting up of such a thing in a place like this in which harmony of all kinds is so desirable, would, as we pointed out in a late number, be attended with the best effects. We trust those who have the talent and influence amongst us to give it effect will generously come forward upon the occasion, and we hope in our next publication to have the pleasure of announcing when and where the proposed concert will take place.

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (10 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4183034

The concert for Mr. Gordonovitsch, the Polish refugee, is we are happy to say in a forward state. It is we hear to take place in the Court house, should permission be obtained, after the trials are over.

"CONCERT", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch . . . (14 October 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200328386 

We rejoice to hear that Mrs. Pedder, and His Honor the Chief Justice, have announced to the parties who have taken peculiar interest in the Polish gentleman, who is sojourning amongst us, their consent to patronize the concert about to be given for the benefit of this interesting stranger. The day will be announced in our next, and we have no doubt that all who can afford it will, on this occasion, shew that they value that liberty which the land of their fathers has maintained against every foe by their sympathy for those who are suffering all the privations of exile, for asserting the freedom of their country. On this occasion, there will be but one party in the Colony - Englishmen!

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (24 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182870

Concert.
MR. GORDONOVITCH respectfully begs leave to announce to the inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that he will (with the assistance of his kind friends and the professional talent of the town,) give a
Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music at the Court House,
This Evening, the 28th instant.
Colonel Leahy has kindly permitted the attendance of the splendid Band of his regiment.
Mrs. Davis will preside at the Piano-forte.
PART I.
Overture - "Der Freischutz" - Weber.
Bravura - from "Der Freischutz," Mr. GORDONOVITCH - Weber.
Violin Solo, Mr. LEFFLER - Mayseda [Mayseder].
Song - "Annot Lisle," Miss BARRON - Hodson.
Cavatina - "La Gazza Ladra" - Rossini.
Song - "The Gay Guitar," Mr. GORDONOVICTH - Barnett.
Flute Solo - Keller.
Song - "Flow on that shining river," Mrs. KESTERTON, accompanied by herself on the harp - Moore.
Mr. LEFFLER will play a Voluntary, on that newly invented instrument, the Seraphine.
PART II.
Overture - "Fra Diavolo" - Auber.
Song - "A Polish Air," Mr. GORDONOVITCH.
Clarionett Solo - Mr. REICHENBERG - Mayseder.
Song - "Sul Margine d'un rio," Miss BARRON - B. G. H. Gibsone.
Violin Solo - Mr. Peck - Beriot.
Song - "Love's Ritornella," Mr. Gordonovitch.
French Horn Echo - Band.
s "This Blooming Rose," Miss BARRON - Philipps.
Finale - "God Save the King" - Stevenson.
Tickets, (not transferable) 7s. each, Children, half price; to be had of Mrs. Davis, 22, Liverpool-street.
*** Doors to open at half-past 7, and the Concert to commence at a quarter past 8 o'clock.
Oct. 24, 1834.

[Broadside] Gordonovitch's concert, Hobart 28 October 1834; from the papers of Sophia Letitia Davis of Hobart; Libraries Tasmania

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/168758049

https://stors.tas.gov.au/ILS/SD_ILS-1051059 

Mr. Gordonovitch respectfully begs leave to announce . . . [substantially as above]

"Mr. Gordonovitch's concert . . .", The Hobart Town Courier (31 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182737

The Concert on Tuesday night, was numerously and respectably attended, amongst the company we observed His Honor the Chief Justice and Mrs. Pedder, Colonel Leahy and his Officers, Mr. Kemp and family, with most of the leading fashionables of Hobart Town.

The overtures and airs by the band, were performed in a style, which fully gratified the high expectation of the audience, and did great credit to the musical taste and talents of Mr. MacLeod. The house was electrified by the overture Fra Diavolo, which was loudly encored. The French horn echo, was peculiarly effective, the mutes were must distinctly executed, and there was a great disposition to encore the piece, but the lateness of the hour prevented its repetition.

Mr. Gordonovitch was evidently much overcome, by the situation, in which he found himself placed, on a first appearance as a public performer; and fell short, of what we have heard from him in private. His Polish air was sung with great feeling, which, being real, no doubt took away from the execution, in the estimation of musical critics; but the clearness of his shake, and the beauty of his cadences, astonished some excellent judges. His song of "Love's Retornella," was loudly applauded and encored, indeed from the whole of his performances, the best judges present, think, that had he made the science of music his study, he must have excelled in any country . . .

The piano forte accompaniment of the different pieces and songs, performed by Mrs. Davis, were in that lady's first style, which is saying enough . . .

The audience, through the kindness of Mr. Arthur Frankland, was gratified by hearing a new instrument called the seraphine, which appears to be an improvement, and a very great one on the chamber organ. Mr. Frankland's conduct, in connection with this concert throughout, was highly honorable and creditable to his feelings, and has made a most favorable impression on the public mind.

We know that Mr. Gordonovitch feels very grateful to all those parties through whose kindness he was enabled to get up this Concert. Ladies do not like to have their names put in the newspapers, but we must take the liberty of noticing the kindness of Mrs. Arthur, who, though not present, we presume on account of a late family bereavement, was so kind as to lend her harp to Mrs. Davis for the occasion. Mrs. Pedder's kind interference in the matter, and its important results, are not unknown to us, but we understand, that like all who act from truly generous motives, she does not like to hear her good deeds trumpeted. Mrs. Davis look all the trouble of the arrangements, and all the performers very handsomely gave their services gratuitously.

"(From a Correspondent)", Hobart Town Courier (31 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182737 

Mr. Gordonovitch's concert on Tuesday last, at the Court house, afforded a considerable treat to the lovers of music. The selection, with one or two exceptions, was excellent, and the performance throughout good and spirited. We missed, however, Mrs. Davis's powerful aid, through indisposition, as a singer, although, she kindly exerted herself at the piano forte, and accompanied her promising pupil, Miss Barron, with very great effect. That young lady's voice is sweet and flexible, and will doubtless acquire power - we were particularly pleased with her performance. Mr. Gordonovitch sings with taste, but he wants power and compass. The "Bravura" from Der Freischutz (which by the way is no Bravura at all) is peculiarly adapted for a mezzo soprano voice - and was Miss Love's own favourite song. This gentleman appears to greater advantage as a correct singer of simple melodies. Mrs. Kesterton's performance on the harp (kindly lent, we understand, by Miss Arthur) afforded us considerable pleasure; but the timidity under which this lady laboured, detracted very considerably from the full effect which, we know, she could impart to her playing. We may add, in conclusion, that the company was numerous and fashionable. Mr. A. Frankland kindly assisted Mr. Leffler in his performance on the Seraphine, a new instrument, combining in a small compass the sostenuto effect of the organ with the distinctness and sweetness of the piano forte; Mr. A. Frankland, on this occasion, by means of a pedal, inflated the instrument with air - he was much applauded.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Arthur (wife of governor George Arthur); Maria Pedder (wife of judge John Pedder); Sophia Letitia Davis (pianist); Arthur Frankland; Margaret Barron; Emmeline Kesterton; Edmund Leffler; Angus McLeod, master of the Band of the 21st Regiment; George Peck; Joseph Reichenberg

MUSIC: Bravura. probably Love from the heart (Weber, from Der Freischutz, as sung by Emma Sarah Love); The light guitar (by John Barnett), with lyrics slightly altered; Love's ritornella (Thomas Cooke, from The brigand)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald (20 November 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12850910 

From Hobart Town, same day [18 November], having sailed from thence the 9th instant, the ship Gulnare, 338 tons, Captain Metcalf, with Merchandize. Passengers, Samuel Spiling, Esq., Surgeon, Mr. George Gordonevitch . . .

[News], The Sydney Herald (1 December 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851002 

We understand that the Polish gentleman lately arrived in Sydney, of whose vocal abilities the Hobart Town Papers speak so highly, intends giving a series of Concerts, &c., introducing the most admired selections from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, and Rossini.

Letter, Maria Roche, Sydney, NSW, 2 January 1835, to Sophia Letitia Davis; Papers of Sophia Letitia Davis, MS 15531, State Library of Victoria

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/229418250 

https://find.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/61SLV_INST/1sev8ar/alma9936506993607636 

[2v] Mrs. Davis / 22 Liverpool Street / Hobart Town

[1r] Cumberland St. Sydney / Jan'ry 2 1835

My dear Mrs. Davis,
Mr. Hackett from Hobart Town has called and promised to take a letter for me. I have the pleasure to inform you Mr. Roche has obtained a situation in town of one hundred a year, and had the prospect of a much better one in Maitland, which would be seventy five pounds per year with house, rations, and servant. Now this would do very well for some time - for considerate people like us - you see. I am writing all about our selves, but know that I write to one who is not totally [1v] indifferent to our welfare. However it is time change the subject. Your friend Gordonovitch intends having a concert. I fear he will not succeed as well as when he had your kind assistance. I wish he would wait on the Governor who I am sure would do something for him. Mr. Roche and I feel quite distressed at not being able to shew him that attention and kindness which we should wish. He cannot get lodgings to please him, and unfortunately our house is so small that I have not a bed room to offer. I certainly have a nice room over the parlour, but there he should [2r] ascend by a ladder. Mr. R. is ashamed to offer it, should he accept it we should feel most happy by his partaking of our own fare. He intends writing after the concert has taken place. Mr. Sutton [has] gone up the county to take charge of some property of his friend Mr. Park's. How is our friend Mr. Lord going on, I may give him our kind respects. My little baby is growing fast. I trust in God he may live and be a comfort to me. I wish I could get a lesson from you how to bring him up like my friend Jamesy for without [1r cross written] exception he is the best child I ever met. Mrs. R and I often speak of the happy method you have in rearing him. I trust your cold has now completely left you and that you may use your voice with safety . . .
Yours affect'ly
M. T. Roche
[1v cross written, P.S.] Mr. R. does not desire to be remembered to you, but he desires his love and best wishes.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Theresa Bourke (c. 1804-1893, [1] Mrs. Edward Bourke Roche; [2] Mrs. William Henry Cole); Edward Roche was later appointed postmaster at Inverary, NSW; Richard Bourke (governor)

"Police Office . . . WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31st - Before Mr. STEWART", The Sydney Monitor (7 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32147974 

John Sissems, per Florentia, seven years, and Mary Lewis, per George Hibbert, both assigned to Mrs. Biggs, Phillip-street, were charged by Mr. Gordonevitch, (a lodger of Mrs. Biggs') a Polish gentleman, with taking five sovereigns his property. The prosecutor deposed, that on Monday morning he left five sovereigns in his trowsers pocket in his bed room; he went out about eleven-o'clock and did not return till near six in the Evening; when he went into his bed room (which he had left open) he found every thing in order except the trowsers, which were thrown aside; he knew of no other person who had access to the bed room but the prisoners. Cross-examined by the prisoners.- He certainly did enquire (after he had missed his money), where his washerwoman lived, as at the moment he thought he might have left the sovereigns in the pockets of a pair of trowsers which he had given to wash. Mrs. Biggs deposed, that she did not think that Mr. Gordonwitch was possessed of the money or he would not have had occasion to borrow half a crown from her; he never appeared to possess much money. - Discharged for want of evidence.

"MR. GORDONOVITCH'S CONCERT", The Sydney Herald (12 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851308

By an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. Gordonevitch has appointed the 20th Inst., for his Concert. About twenty Vocalists have already offered their services, and Mr. Cavendish (under whose superintendence the entertainment will be conducted,) is making it his business to get up the Concert in a style unknown in Sydney. It is much to be regretted that the capacious and splendid hall of the Sydney College could not be obtained for that purpose, that being the only building in the Colony with the reverberation necessary to give the proper effect to music, and through the want of which, most of the Concerts got up in Sydney, have lost their effect upon the Public ear.

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (13 January 1835), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648009

Mr. Gordonovitch, we see from the Sydney papers, is going to have a concert at Sydney. We wonder whether there are as many simpletons in Sydney, as there are in Hobart Town, and whether a crowded house will reward him, for the miseries he has suffered for his dear, dear country! oh dear!!

[News], The Sydney Monitor (17 January 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148043 

Mr. Gordonovitch's concert takes place at the Old Court House, Castlereagh-street, on Tuesday evening, next. Mr. G. has obtained the promise of assistance from nearly all the musical talent in Sydney, and it as expected that the concert will be one of the most brilliant that has taken place Sydney lately.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (17 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197072

Mr. Gordonovitch's concert will take place on Tuesday evening next. We understand that the music, vocal and instrumental, has been very judiciously selected, and that the whole of the musical talent in Sydney will muster on the occasion. The concert will be under the direction of Mr. Cavendish, whose arrangements at late Philharmonic concerts were so generally and deservedly commended. Mr. Gordonovitch is understood to be one of the Polish refugees, whose dread of the "miscreant" Nicholas of Russia compelled to expatriate themselves. At all events, he is a stranger, and that itself is a character which has ever ensured the sympathy and the patronage of Englishmen.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Joseph Cavendish (musician)

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE", The Sydney Herald (19 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851348 

The Public will bear in mind that tomorrow evening (Tuesday) Mr. Gordonovitch - a Polish exile, gives his first Concert to the people of Sydney, when a respectable audience is expected at the performances. Nearly all the haut ton of Sydney have promised their presence at the Concert, and the entertainment is expected to be better than usual. In consequence of some representations being made to the Governor that a degree of profanity would attach to the Concert being held at the Court House, on account of its being occasionally used for religions worship, Mr. Gordonovitch has selected the Pulteney Hotel for the holding of the Concert.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Times (20 January 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252811343 

CONCERT. PULTENEY HOTEL.
MR. GORDONOVITCH Begs leave to announce, that in consequence of unforseen circumstances,
the CONCERT of this Evening will take place at the above Establishment, instead of the Old Court House, Castlereagh-street, as first Advertised, under the patronage of
HiS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,
THIS DAY, the 20th instant, in which (by the permission of Colonel Despard) he will be assisted by the inimitable Band of the 17th Regiment.
The SONGS, TRIOS, &c. will be sustained by MRS. TAYLOR and a YOUNG LADY, (whose philanthropy has induced her to come forward on this occasion) MR. KNOWLES, MR. GORDONOVITCH and several Amateurs.
The CHORUSSES by the Singers from the Roman Catholic Chapel.
TICKET. 7s. 6d. each, including Books of the words, to be had of MR. ELLARD, Music Saloon, Hunter-street.

[Concert program; "Book of the words"], Mr. Gordonovitch's concert, at the Pulteney Hotel, Tuesday, January 20 January, 1835 . . . (Sydney: Stephens and Stokes, 1835)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18723553 (DIGITISED)

PART FIRST.
SINFONIA - GUSTAVUS - (Auber)
HYMN TO THE KING - (Haydn.) PARAPHRASED FROM THE GERMAN. Chorus. God preserve our gracious William . . .
SONG - (Lee.) MRS. TAYLOR. Come where the aspens quiver . . .
FRENCH SONG - (Lechallier.) "CUPID AND THE BUTTERFLY" (Translation.) BY MR. KNOWLES. YOUNG Cupid full of mirth one day . . .
GERMAN POLACCA - (Weber.) (Translation.) MR. GORDONOVITCH. 'Tis sweet the gifts surveying . . .
GLEE - (Mazzinghi.). MR. ALDIS, MR. KNOWLES, AND MRS. TAYLOR. Ye Shepherds tell me have you seen . . .
SONG - (Sporle.) BY A YOUNG LADY. Do you ever think of me, love? . . .
IRISH SONG. BY MR. ELLIS. As there are no letters in any language by which many of the words in this song can be expressed, they are purposely omitted.
DUETT - (Bishop.) From the Bride of Abydos. MRS. TAYLOR, AND MR. ALDIS [ALEXIS and ZELINDA] Dear maid, by ever[y] hope of bliss . . .
CAVATINA - (Rossini.) MR. GORDONOVITCH. Oh! si, per voi gia sento . . .
GLEE. BY MR. ALDIS, MR. KNOWLES, AND MASTER ----. Dame Durden kept five serving girls . . .
OVERTURE - FAUSTUS - (Auber.)
Between the Parts, Solo on the Flute, BY MR. STUBBS . . .
PART SECOND. OVERTURE - ZAUBERFLOTE - (Mozart.)
GLEE - (Shield.) MRS. TAYLOR, MR. ALDIS, AND MR. KNOWLES. Oh! why to be happy, a moment forbear . . .
SONG. [Barnett.] MR. GORDONOVITCH. Yes, I will leave my father's halls . . . Your songs on gay guitar.
SONG. BY A YOUNG LADY. We met, 'twas in a crowd . . .
SONG. BY MRS. TAYLOR. When first I heard a tale of love . . .
SONG. MR. GORDONOVITCH. Up, Comrades up, see the morn's o'er the mountains . . . [sic]
TRIO. - (Moore.) MRS. TAYLOR, MR. ALDIS, AND MR. KNOWLES. Oh! Lady fair! where art thou roaming . . .
SOLO AND GRAND DOUBLE CHORUS. - (Purcell.) Come if you dare, our trumpets sound . . .
FINALE - [overture to] FIGARO - (Mozart.)

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Taylor (actor, vocalist); William Henry Aldis (amateur vocalist); Conrad Knowles (actor, vocalist); Thomas Stubbs (flautist); Band of the 17th Regiment

MUSIC: Ah si per voi gia sento (Rossini, from Otello); Polacca = Kommt ein schlanker Bursch gegangen (Weber, from Der Freischütz); Yes, I will leave my father's halls = The light guitar (by John Barnett), with lyrics slightly altered;

"MR. GORDONOCITCH'S CONCERT", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197118

On Tuesday evening one of the most brilliant and fashionable assemblages that New South Wales can produce, assembled at the Pulteney Hotel for the purpose of hearing (as it turned out to be) some of the finest specimens of vocal and instrumental music ever before heard in this colony. The arrangements made by Mr. Cavendish, under whose superintendence the concert was got up, reflect infinite credit, on that gentleman; as we are perfectly certain be must have been indefatigable in his exertions, which we are happy to say have been crowned with complete success. We observed there His Excellency the Governor, and the officers of his staff and many families of the highest standing in the colony. The room was crowded to excess, there being upwards of 500 persons present. We Will here endeavour to lay before our readers a short outline of the evening's performances.

It commenced with a Sinfonia, (Auber) which was finely executed; next followed a Hymn to the King, (Haydon) paraphrased from the German; Mrs. Tayor's "Come where the Aspens quiver," elicited great applause; as did likewise a French song, (Lechaleier) sung by Mr. Knowles with great effect; Mr. Gordonovitch's German polacca accompanied by a full band went off with great eclat; and a glee by Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Aldis and Mr. Knowles gave entire satisfaction; a song by a young lady was sweetly sung, and would have had a fine effect had she been able to overcome her timidity; an Irish song, by Mr. Ellis, was received with rapturous applause; a cavatina by Mr. Gordonovitch, was tolerably well executed; but this gentleman does not appear to be a perfect master of the Italian language; glee, "Dame Durdon," by Mr. Aldis, Mr. Knowles, and Master Horn, was middling; a solo on the flute by Mr. Stubbs was brilliantly executed, it was decidedly the finest performance throughout the evening.

PART II. commenced with an overture, (Mozart) which was a fine performance; a glee by Messrs. Aldis and Knowles and Mrs. Taylor, went off very gaily, and Mr. Gordonovitch's song "Yes I will leave my Father's Halls," was rapturously encored. Song, "We met," by a young lady, as before, sweet, but low; and Mrs. Taylor's "When first I heard a tale of Love," was sung in that lady's best style, and encored. In Mr. Gordonovitch's song "Up, comrades up," there was a dulness about the music that was not in unison with the words, although it was well executed. A trio, "Lady fair," by Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Aldis, and Mr. Knowles, was finely executed, Mr. Knowles's bass, fine in the extreme. Solo and grand double chorus (Purcell), Knowles, in his first part, was greatly at fault, not being able to reach the high notes. Finale, "Figaro" (Mozart), by the whole band, was brilliant, and the company departed well pleased with the evening's entertainment.

A series of Concerts conducted on a like scale, would, we are sure, meet with every support and patronage. We understand Mrs. Taylor is about to have one on a similar plan . . .

[News], The Sydney Herald (22 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851373 

The Concert for the benefit of Mr. Gordonovitch, on Tuesday evening, was very numerously attended, and a more respectable audience never congregated in Sydney. Considerable pains had been taken by the new host of the Pulteney to add as much lustre as possible to the Concert Room and by the excellent arrangements of Mr. Cavendish every thing was managed in the most comfortable and orderly manner. Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Gordonovitch, the "stars" of the evening, sang delightfully, and were several times deservedly encored. The chorusses, glees, duels, kc. were also well performed, and received the repeated applause of the company - and the Bandsmen of the 17th Regiment rendered their services to give effect to the chorusses, and also played several overtures in their usual superior style. His Excellency the Governor was present at the performance; and a number of Military Officers, with their families, and many of the Merchants in Sydney and their ladies were also in attendance.

"CONCERT", The Australian (23 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42009914

On Tuesday evening Mr. Gordonovitch gave his first concert at the Pulteney Hotel in a style of magnificence unprecedented by any musical entertainment hitherto attempted in the Colony. A noble orchestra was erected on one side of the room, which was neatly and judicially arranged, and so admirably constructed, that every possible advantage was afforded to the music and performers. The principal singers were Mrs. Taylor, a young lady, Master Horne, Mr. Aldis, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. Knowles. The choruses were by the choir of the Roman Catholic Chapel. In all there were twenty-seven singers, and the incomparable band of the 17th Regt. There were upwards of three hundred persons present - even the large gallery on the top of the room was filled. His Excellency, the firm patron and supporter of every thing which tends to our happiness and comfort, attended with his suite. His Honor the Chief Justice, Capt. Hunter, E. D. Thomson, Esq. and lady, with all the rank and fashion of the town, were present.

. . . The Pollacca in German, from De Frierstshutz [sic], by Mr. Gordonovitch, accompanied by the full band, was highly effective. This gentleman possesses neat execution, and a brilliant shake. He has the power of blending his natural voice with the falsetto so sweetly, that the change is not discovered. Mr. Gordonovitch, perhaps had chosen this as affording the greatest facility to his performing, with ease to himself and gratification to his audience on so trying an occasion. Rather than presume to give a decisive opinion on the extent of the peculiar character of this gentleman's vocal qualifications, we prefer a most appropriate quotation from an eminent modern professor.

"In the art of singing, there are so many things to be examined, that without having made a particular study of it, and having learned by reflection and experience in what it consists, there is much difficulty in pronouncing a singer good or bad at the first hearing."

Amateurs certainly betray great eagerness to decide, and trust too much to the first impressions of a new performer; their erroneous judgments generally arise from confounding an indifferent execution, with the want of education or natural disposition, without making sufficient allowance for the circumstances which may influence a failure. The exhibition of refinement or vulgarity of taste leads to the justest conclusion on the talent of a new performer, while purity of intonation and a good quality of tone, though wanting at first, cannot promptly be adjudged absolutely deficient in a singer. The compass of Mr. Gordonovitch's voice is tolerably great - the quality of its tone is rich and plaintive. But, as the writer above quoted well observes,

"to sing, a beautiful voice is not alone sufficient, and although the want of this gift of nature cannot be compensated by the utmost skill, yet a singer who knows how to manage his resources well, and takes his notes with firmness and certainty, frequently accomplishes more with an indifferent voice than one, who, with a fine organ, is ignorant."

Mr. G. will not perhaps take it unkindly if it be hinted to him, that tho' embellishments are essential to good singing, the abuse of them must, however, be shunned - that shakes upon the voice should be introduced sparingly, and always kept in strict subservience to the character of the air . . .

. . . "Oh! si, per voi gia sento" was sung by Mr. Gordonovitch, and unanimously applauded . . . Song, "yes, I will leave my father's halls," was sung with much taste by Mr. Gordonovitch, and at the request of the audience he repeated it . . . Mr. G. executed with much energy and effect, "up comrades up" . . .

The national anthem was played with the usual ceremony, and the audience, apparently highly gratified (and none more so than His Excellency) departed, gaiety and sweet music leaving darkness and silence to reign in their stead.

NOTE: Quote, an English translation from François-Joseph Fétis's La musique mise à la portée de tout le monde (Paris, 1830); from review

"MR. GORDONOVITCH'S CONCERT", The Sydney Times (23 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252811939 

. . . Mr. Gordonovitch, the Polish gentleman for whose benefit the Concert was given, possesses a beautiful tenor voice, and his shakes were exquisite; and the very slight degree of mannerism peculiar to a foreigner, heightened the interest excited by his vocal powers - he was deservedly encored in the pretty song, "Yes, I will leave my father's halls" . . .

"CONCERT", The Alfred (23 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252592505 

. . . Mr. Gordonovitch's singing we admired very much; it is a style not common, and we were happy to observe, both on Mr. G.'s account and for the sake of the musical reputation of Australia, that the audience appeared to agree with us very cordially in admiring his performance. He sang in German a polacca by Weber, and cavatina by Rossini, in the Italian - and in English, "Yes I will leave my Fathers Halls" (in which he was encored) and "Up Comrades up;" this he sang with great feeling . . .

"The Concert", The Sydney Monitor (24 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148113

The Concert given by Mr. Gordonovitch is not to be criticised like ordinary concerts; the public were desirous to attend this concert out of compliment to the Polish nation, to which brave and noble people, Mr. Gordonovitch has the honour to belong. We shall therefore merely point out the pleasing parts of the evening's entertainment . . . Mr. Gordonovitch has a mellow voice, not devoid of strength, and he sings a very gentlemanly song, and with great taste and considerable execution. His "Up, comrades up," was soul-stirring, proceeding as it did from a Polish refugee. We hope the Colony will support Mr. G. because he is a Pole. The very name of Pole, ought to command the esteem and support of every Englishman. We were glad to see the room pretty full . . .

Although Mr. Gordonovitch nominally gave the concert, - Mr. Cavendish actually gave it. We consider, therefore, Mr. C. fully entitled to half the profits, and that he was engaged on these terms by Mr. G.. It is most gratifying to understand that Mr. Cavendish would not accept a single sixpence for the time and labour he expended in the getting up of this concert.

Mr. G. as a stranger and a foreigner could have done nothing of himself. Mr. C.'s conduct, therefore, entitles him to the applause of every man who can duly estimate a generous action of no common kind.

We understand Mr. Gordonovitch cleared 40l. and intends to place it in the hands of a merchant, and take £80's worth of snuffs, cigars, coffee, tea, and chocolate. If Mr. G. acts in this way, and lays aside his rank as a gentleman for seven years, and sticks to the counter and apron, he will act like a wise man. After pocketing a thousand pounds he can leave the Colony, resume his rank, and live where he likes.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (7 March 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148412

FANCY REPOSITORY.
MR. GORDONOVITCH begs to intimate to the Inhabitants of Sydney, that he has commenced business in Terry's Buildings, King Street, and requests their inspection of his Stock - comprising, ALABASTER VASES, Musical Walking Sticks, Meershaum Pipes, silver mounted, Fancy Scotch and Foreign Snuff Boxes, Cigar Tubes, Cigar Cases, Eau de Cologne, and Perfumery of all descriptions.
Tobacco, Snuff of every variety, CIGARS, Manilla, Havannah, Chinsurah, and American, Dutch Pipes, Pouchong, Souchong - in Cases.
With a variety of Goods in the above line.
Mr. G. Begs to return his sincere acknowledgement for the very flattering encouragement he met with from the Community on his late appearance before them, and hopes for a continuance of the same in his present undertaking.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 March 1835), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197665 

CONCERT.
MRS. TAYLOR RESPECTFULLY announces to her Friends and the Public generally, that her
CONCERT will take place at the PULTENEY HOTEL, on TUESDAY next, the 24th Instant,
assisted (with Permission of Colonel Despard) by the Band of the 17th Regiment.
PART I . . . 7. Song, Mr. Gordonovitch - Ger. Bravura . . .
PART II . . . 8. Song, Mr. Gordonovitch, Maid of Judah - Sloman . . .
Mr. Cavendish will preside at the Piano-forte . . .

MUSIC: The maid of Judah (Charles Sloman)

"CONCERT", The Sydney Herald (26 March 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851766 

Mrs. Taylor gave her Concert on Tuesday evening last, at the Saloon of the Pulteney Hotel, to rather a thin house, scarcely sufficient we should think to cover the expenses. The performers were Mesdames Taylor, Boatwright, and Child, and Messrs. Simmons, Ellis, Gordonovitch, and Bonner; Mr. Cavendish presiding alternately at the Seraphine and Pinoforte [sic]. Mr. Thomas Stubbs assisted on the flute, and the Band of the 17th Regiment with their scientific leader Mr. Lewis, performed several celebrated Marches in their best style, and were loudly applauded throughout the evening . . . Mr. Gordonovitch sang a number of songs, but we would advise that gentleman to confine himself to his own native airs, his style and pronunciation not being consonant with English ballad singing . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Australian (27 March 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42006416 

. . . Mr. GORDONOVICH sang a German Bravura and The Maid of Judah, with which all were much delighted . . .

"CONCERT", The Sydney Monitor (28 March 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148587 

. . . Mr. Gordonovitch sang a "German Bravura" and the "Maid of Judah," both of which were greatly admired . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (18 April 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148723 

APARTMENTS TO LET. A PARLOUR, FIRST FLOOR, and ATTIC . . .
As the Advertiser (of the first rate respectability) merely wishes for the Shop, the remainder of the House would be entirely at their service.
Application to be made at Mr. Gordonovitch's, Tobacconist, King-street, East.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (20 April 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851948

WE are requested to state that the Principal Vocal and Instrumental Performers to Mr. STUBBS' CONCERT, are as follows, viz.:-
Vocalists, MRS. RUST . . ., MRS. BOATRIGHT, MR. CLARKE, MR. GORDONOVITCH, MR. SIMMONS, MR. WILLIAMSON, and other Amateurs . . .

"MR. STUBBS'S CONCERT", The Australian (24 April 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42009588

Mr. Stubbs' Concert was performed on Tuesday night, before a numerous, respectable, and highly delighted audience of at least 300 persons . . . Mr. Gordonovitch sang "Di Piacer" with good taste, and, with the other singers, added to the pleasure of the evening . . .

MUSIC: Di piacer mi balza il cor (Rossini, from La gazza ladra)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (12 May 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648192 

NOVELTY. For the Benefit of MR. SPENCER.
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING will be presented SHAKSPEARE'S Tragedy of KING RICHARD III . . . SONGS: "To win the Love of Thee," Mrs. Clarke; "The Horn of Chase" - Mr. Jacobs; "Why did I Love" - Mrs. Henson. After which, MR. TAYLOR will give some Imitations of "Mr. Gordonoivitch" [sic] . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (10 July 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42006632 

REMOVAL. G. GORDONOVITCH respectfully begs leave to acquaint his numerous Friends and the Public in general,
that he has REMOVED from KING to GEORGE-STREET, (opposite the TREASURY,)
where he solicits a continuance of those favours hitherto shewn him, and for which he begs to express his warmest gratitude.
N.B. - GERMAN PIPES of every description just landed, with a large and splendid assortment of SNUFF BOXES . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (23 July 1835), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12852724 

G. GORDONOVITCH RESPECTFULLY begs leave to submit to the attention of the Public a selection of
IMITATIVE ANIMALS, just received from Berlin, suitable for ornaments of various kind, and which, for general perfection, far surpasses any thing of the sort yet imported into this Colony . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 September 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2200324 

THEATRE ROYAL, SYDNEY . . .
Tickets to be had of Mr. Ellard, Hunter-street; Mr. Moffitt, Pitt-street;
Mr. Berner, Royal Hotel; Mr. Gordonovitch, George street . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (24 September 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12853111 

WOODVILLE'S HAVANNAH CIGARS.
MR. GORDONOVITCH has just received a small quantity of GENUINE HAVANNAH CIGARS, in quarter pound boxes, with "Woodville's" stamp.
ALSO, Real Amber Mouth-pieces, and ditto Cigar Tubes.
William-place, September 23, 1835.

"ORATORIO", The Sydney Herald (30 June 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12854642

A performance of sacred music, on a grand scale, is shortly to be given at St. Mary's Church Hyde Park, the objects of which, are said to be the advancement of the science of music and musical talent, and to assist in raising funds for an organ. The Oratorio is to be under the direction of Mr. Wallace. Mrs. Rust, Mrs. Chester, Miss Wallace, Mrs. Curtis, Messrs. Cavendish, Clarke, Deane, Stubbs, Spencer, Gordonovitch, Martin, the Choir of the Church, and many Amateurs, have already consented to perform. The two Military Bands are also engaged. The Oratorio is expected to take place on the 26th of next month.

"The Oratorio", The Sydney Monitor (24 September 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32152283 

. . . Messrs. Rhodius and Gordonovitch sang well; but there is a delicacy of intonation in Mr. R.'s voice which is universally admired . . .

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32152276 

PART SECOND. Selections from Haydn's Sublime Oratorio, THE CREATION . . .
AIR.- MR. GODONOVITCH [sic] - Of Stars the fairest pledge of day . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Rodius (amateur tenor vocalist)

MUSIC: Of stars the fairest pledge of day (Haydn, from The creation)

"THE ORATORIO", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 September 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2206796 

. . . Mr. Gordonovitch sang Of Stars the fairest in good tone, but he does not come up to Mr. Rhodius . . .

"ORATORIO", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (24 September 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226458595 

. . . Mr. Wallace conducted the whole in a manner that showed him not less au fait as a Leader than he is brilliant as a performer, and if it did not, or could not, enhance his reputation as a violinist, in enhanced his claims on us, as a public, - for we believe that it is to his gratuitous and laborious exertions in the preparation and conduct of the Festival that we owe much of the favorable result . . . Mr. Gordonovitch sung his air with much neatness and beauty . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (conductor)

"THE ORATORIO", The Sydney Herald (26 September 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12864654

. . . Mr. Rhodius stands pre-eminent amongst his brethren in the profession, and sung with much expression . . . Mr. Gordonovitch has certainly improved since he last appeared before the Public. Mr. Spencer performed with much energy . . .

"THE ORATORIO", The Colonist (29 September 1836), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31718544

[A semi-satirical dialogue] . . . Mrs. M.: . . . What have you to say with respect to the amateurs Messrs. Rhodius and Gordonovitch?

Mr. T.: I much admire Mr. R.'s style of singing, he does sing feelingly, but he sadly wants power; I think, by exerting himself, he might in a great measure obviate this difficulty. Mr. G. sang "Of stars the first pledge of day," with a great deal of taste and an evident knowledge of music; but, I prefer Mr. R.'s style of singing, as expressive of much more feeling and study of nature . . .

[Advertisement], Commercial Journal and Advertiser (1 October 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226459435

E. D. BARLOW, FROM BRIGHTON, (England,) RESPECTFULLY acquaints his Friends and the Public in General, that having taken part of Mr. Gordonovitch's Premises No. 5 George-street, opposite, the Treasury, that he intends carrying on House Painting, Writing, Graining, and Guilding in all its varieties . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward David Barlow

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (13 March 1837), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32155166 

NOTICE. THE undersigned returns his grateful acknowledgments
for the patronage he has received for the last two years,
and in so doing begs to recommend to his old Friends, his Successor in business
MR. ALDIS, who has this day taken possession of all the Stock in-Trade, &c.,
and with whom all Parties indebted to the undersigned are requested to settle their Accounts.
G. GORDONIVITCH. Snuff and Tobacco Warehouse, No. 5 George-street. March 11, 1837

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Monitor (15 March 1837), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32155216 

. . . Mr. Aldis, many years Reporter and Collector to The SYDNEY HERALD, has taken the Snuff Shop of Mr. Gordonovitch, where we wish him every success in his new trade . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Aldis

After leaving Sydney (March 1837 to late 1838):

"THE MAURITIUS", The Colonist (12 January 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31722368

By the Susanna we have Mauritius papers down to the date of her sailing . . . In the list of passengers arrived at the Mauritius, we observe the name of an old resident in Sydney, Mr. G. Gordonovitch, a gentleman who yet lives in the affectionate remembrance of some of our mercantile friends. Mr. Gordonovitch arrived at Port Louis in the Diadem from Calcutta.

London, August-September 1839:

"News and Rumours of the Day", Australasian Chronicle (3 January 1840), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31727186

A Mr. Gordonovitch, who formerly kept a tobacconist shop in Sydney, and on his departure from hence, left some claims behind him to a considerable amount, which he forgot to discharge, is now in London, enlisting men for the service of the King of Oude, in whose army, Mr. G. holds a high rank.

See also, "NEW SOUTH WALES", Limerick Chronicle [Ireland] (20 June 1840), 4

. . . Mr. Gordonovitch, who formerly kept a tobaconist's shop in Sydney, and left the Colony considerably in debt, is now in London, wearing a splendid uniform, and enlisting men for an European regiment for the service of the King of Oude, in whose army he holds a high rank . . .

London, October 1839:

"CORONERS' INQUESTS", London Evening Standard (15 October 1839), 3

An inquest was held yesterday at the Exeter-hall Hotel, Strand, before Mr. Higgs, the Deputy Coroner for Westminster, upon the body of George Gordonovitch, who put an end to his life under the following circumstances: -

James Saunders, of Exeter-hall Hotel, stated that the deceased had arrived from India about six months since, when he lodged at witness's for about 10 or 14 days. He described himself as having been in the Polish army. He called last Saturday evening at witness's, and stated, that having just arrived from Brussels, he wished to have his old apartments again. Having then ordered a dinner, he remained till a quarter past 11 o'clock, when he went out, stating that he would be back in an hour. Witness left one of the waiters, but saw nothing of him till about seven o'clock on Sunday evening, when the chambermaid stated that she had knocked several times, but could not make him hear. Witness then went up, and, finding the room door locked, took a chisel and mallet, and forced out one of the panels, when he saw the deceased, quite dead, lying in the middle of the floor, with a pistol on each side. Witness then sent for a medical man and a police constable. Search was made for some document to explain the cause which might have led to the act, but without effect. Both pistols were discharged. He spoke English fluently, and was a perfect gentleman.

Mr. Robert Buckland, of No. 26, Suffolk-street, Pall Mall East, stated that the deceased was a native of Poland, and arrived in England in March last, with a letter of introduction to witness, who had supported him during his stay in England, but having cause for dissatisfaction, witness told the deceased that his allowance would be shortly discontinued. On Saturday last witness met the deceased in the Strand, when he requested witness to lend him a sovereign, which he did, offering more, but he declined it, saying that he should leave England in a day or two, and that that was the last time witness should see him.

William Pocock, police-constable 81 F, stated that he was called at half-past eight, when, upon going up stairs and forcing the door, he found the pistols one on each side of him, and discharged. The deceased was then quite dead. Upon one of his pockets being searched, some letters in French and 9s. in money were found. His lodgings at No. 1, Stafford-place, Bond-street, were then searched, where there was a quantity of luggage, but no allusion to the cause of his death was found.

James Edby, waiter to Mr. Saunders, then stated, that the deceased left the hotel on Saturday night, and returned at a quarter before nine on Sunday morning, and went upstairs to his bed-room. Immediately on witness leaving the room, he heard the door locked. No report was heard, as the pistols were so constructed as to make no noise when discharged.

Helena Comerford, a servant at the deceased's lodgings, No. 1, Stafford-place, stated that she saw the deceased on Saturday last, about 12, when he appeared as well as ever.

A verdict of Temporary Insanity was returned.

"CORONERS' INQUESTS. DETERMINED SUICIDK OF A POLE", Windsor and Eton Express (19 October 1839), 3

On Monday an inquest was held by Mr. Higgs, at the Exeter Hall Hotel, in the Strand, on the body of a Polish gentleman about thirty years of age, of the name of George Gordonovitch.

Janes Saunders stated that he was proprietor of the Exeter Hall Hotel. On Saturday evening, about nine o'clock, the deceased came there, and stated that had just arrived from Brussels, and if his apartment were ready he would take it, as he was always very comfortable. Witness ordered it to prepared for him after which the went out, saying that he would return in half an hour. He was not in company with any one at the time. He came back and ate a very hearty supper, and went out again at about half past eleven, saying would he would be back in an hour. Witness then told the waiter to sit up for him till five o'clock, and saw no more of his till Sunday night. Understood he came at home nine o'clock on Sunday morning. About seven o'clock Sunday evening witness asked if deceased was awake, when the servant said that she had knocked his door several limes, but could not make him hear. Witness then went up stairs, and found the door was locked. He then procured a mallet and chisel, and broke out a panel of the door, when he saw the deceased lying on the ground, and a pistol each side. Witness saw nothing particular in his appearance. He observed to some gentlemen in the coffee-room on Saturday night that his life was of no value, and that he would sooner be without shoes and stockings, walking through the deserts with a herring in his pocket.

Robert Buckland, army agent, 26, Suffolk-street, Pall-mall, stared that the deceased was a Polish officer, and had been in Sydney and the East Indies. He arrived in England in March last, with a letter of introduction from witness's father, in consequence which he relieved him with fifty pounds. He had since had considerable sums of money from witness as pure gifts; but finding him turn out very extravagant, witness advised him to go to Hamburg, where he had some friends, and he would afford him the means of going there. Witness met the deceased between eleven and twelve o'clock on Saturday night, when he asked him for a sovereign, which witness supplied immediately. He then said to witness that he should not see him again.

In answer to a juror: Witness thought that remark related to his leaving the country, and never suspected it alluded to his death. Deceased had received about one hundred and fifty pounds from witness since his arrival in England, besides the fifty pounds which were given at once.

Pocock, 81 F division of police, stated that he was called to break open the deceased's bed-room door, in the Exeter Hall hotel, on Sunday evening, about eight o'clock. He found the deceased lying on his back on the floor, with a pistol each side of him. There was a pistol shot each side of the temple, from which the blood had flowed in great quantity. He was quite cold and stiff at the time. On examining his pocket he found nine shillings in silver and some papers, one of which was a letter from Mr. Buckland, stating that if the deceased would wait till the following Monday he would supply him with the money to go to Hamburg.

James Hebney, waiter the Exeter Hall Hotel, stated that the deceased appeared as usual on Saturday evening when he came in, which was about nine o'clock. After supper he went out, but did not return till Sunday morning, about nine o'clock, when he apologised for keeping him up all night. Witness showed him up to his room, which he entered, and locked the door. Some time afterwards witness, on going down stairs, heard something fall, when he told the cook he thought the gentleman had knocked over the looking-glass. This was his falling down on the ground.

Ellen Canderburn stated that she was servant in the house No. 1. Stafford-street, Bond-street, where the deceased resided. On Saturday night he called in, and asked if there was a letter for him, and on receiving it he stamped and swore several times. He had lived there some time, and was a trifle indebted to her mistress.

The jury returned a verdict of "Temporary Insanity."

"ACCIDENTS, OFFENCES, &c", The Examiner [London] (20 October 1839)

George Gordonovitch, a Polish gentleman, aged thirty years, shot himself by discharging two small pistols into his head on Sunday morning. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased had formerly held a situation under the King of Oude . . .

"ENGLISH NEWS . . . Determined Suicide of a Polish Gentleman", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (11 February 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862353

An inquest was held at the Exeter Coffee-house, Strand, on view of the body of Mr. George Gordonovitch, a Polish gentleman, aged thirty years, who shot himself by discharging two small pistols into his head on Sunday morning last. From the evidence it appeared that the deceased had formerly held a situation under the King of Oude, but in the month of March last he arrived in England from Calcutta with a letter of introduction to Mr. Robert Buckland, East India army agent, residing at 26, Suffolk-street, Pall Mall, from his (Mr. Buckland's) partner, in consequence of which Mr. Buckland had supported deceased ever since, but had informed him that he should not do so much longer. It further appeared that Mr. Buckland met deceased in the Strand on Saturday, and lent him a sovereign, offering him more, which, however, he refused. The jury, after speaking in the highest terms of Mr. Buckland's conduct, who had advanced already £200, returned a verdict of "Temporary Insanity." - Champion.

Bibliography and resources:

[John Benson Martin] Reminiscences by J. B. M. being a reprint from the Camden Times, 1883 (Camden: A. J. Doust, Times Office, 1884), 35

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-425571128/view?partId=nla.obj-425929454#page/n36/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

. . . Another Pole was Count Gordonovitch, the noblest looking man I ever saw. He opened a cigar divan in King-street, but returned to London and shot himself on the pavement in Regent-street . . .

See also, "Reminiscences. THE CAMDEN DISTRICT, FIFTY YEARS AGO", Australian Town and Country Journal (12 January 1895), 15

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71224488

John Pecry McGuanne, "Old St. Mary's", Journal and proceedings of the Australian Historical Society 3/4 (1916), 168-69

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-593244703/view?partId=nla.obj-593269839#page/n49/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

. . . Could we rebuild old St. Mary's . . . we might revive the night of September 19 1836, made memorable by the introduction of oratorio to Sydney, when "The Creation" and "The Messiah" were produced to provide a fund for the purchase of an organ at a cost of £7OO. This sacred music celebration was originated by Brother Spencer, musician and choirmaster, and Mr. Cavendish had control of this supreme undertaking. Brother Spencer played the seraphine or harmonium then in use for church music . .. The overture to the first part was from "Joseph", the second part opened with the overture to "Zara." Mrs. Chester sang "With Verdure Clad," Miss E. Wallace, "I Know that my Redeemer Liveth," and Mrs. Rust sang brilliantly. Mr. Rhodius, a French singer, sang "He was Despised." Messrs. Gordonvitch and Spencer took other leading parts . . .

See also "ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL BUILDING FUND", Freeman's Journal (18 September 1924), 26

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123252668 

Lech Paszkowski, Poles in Australia and Oceania, 1790-1940 (Canberra: ANU Press), 128

Wanda Horky (with assistance from Monica & John Andrew), Materials in the National Library of Australia on Poles in Australia compiled on behalf of the Polish Historical Institute in Australia (2nd edition: 2002), 19-20

GOUGE, Apollos Harrison (Apollos Harrison GOUGE; A. H. GOUGE)

Amateur musician, flute player, vocalist, publican, entrepreneur

Born Aspatria, Cumberland, England, 13 October 1825; baptised Independent chapel, Aspatria, 22 January 1826, son of James GOUGE and Fanny FIELD
Married Mary Anne WALSH, Adelaide, SA, 17 June 1852
Died Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, 4 January 1912

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Apollos+Harrison+Gouge+1825-1912 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOUGE-Apollos-Harrison (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Register of baptisms, Aspatria Independent chapel, Cumberland, 1821-37; UK National Acrgives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0148129-00009 (PAYWALL)

[Baptised] 1826. Jan'y 22 / Apollos Harrison Gouge Son of James and Fanny Gouge / [born] Aspatria Cumberland / Oct'r 13 1825

"MARRIED", South Australian Register (19 June 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38462573

On Thursday, June 17th, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Adelaide, Mr. A. H. Gouge, only son of the Rev. James Gouge, Polesworth, Warwickshire, to Mary Anne, relict of the late Capt. David Walsh, late of the Dorset.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (5 August 1852), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38458739

STAR INN. FREE and EASY EVERY EVENING at half past 7. Sentimental and Comic Songs in abundance.
Music - Pianoforte, Violin, Flute, &c. Come and judge for yourselves. A. H. GOUGE.

"ROBBERY", South Australian Register (15 January 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38464989

Yesterday a man named William Adams was apprehended by Inspector Stuart, on the charge of unlawfully having in his possession a stolen German flute, the property of Mr. Gouge, of the Star Inn, Hindley street. No less a sum than £415 was found upon his person. He had also a revolving pistol, a life-preserver, and a hand- some Gold watch and appendages. The flute, which is identified by Mr. Gouge, was taken from off his piano on or about Christmas Day.

"POLICE COURT. Saturday, January 15th", Adelaide Morning Chronicle (17 January 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66450510

William Adams was charged by Apollus Harrison Gouge [sic], with having in his possession a Flute the property of the prosecutor.

Serjeant Miller stated that, on Friday last be proceeded to the prisoner's house in Rundle-street, in company with inspector Sturat [sic], to execute a search warrant; they found in his bed-room a Flute and other articles which the prisoner said was his property. On the prisoner being searched £409 in notes was found, also a gold watch and chain and a receipt for the purchase of the flute.

By Mr. Parker - Could not tell how long the prisoner had been in the colony. Found the receipt in the prisoners waistcoat pocket.

Apollus Harrison Gouge, landlord of the Star Inn, Hindley-street, stated that on the 27th of December he missed his flute. The flute produced was his property which be valued at £8 8s.

By Mr. Parker - Did not know the prisoner and did not think be had ever seen him before.

That being the case for the prosecution, Mr. Parker submitted that there was no case, the very fact that a receipt for the flute was found in the prisoner's possession would show that he had bought it.

Mr. Parker called William Hall, a boot maker, who said that the prisoner arrived in the colony from Melbourne, last Wednesday week. He bad seen the flute produced before. The prisoner bought it of a man named Dixon, he believed. Witness was present when the receipt was made and he had signed it as a witness.

The prisoner was discharged.

"COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO MR. McKINLAY AND PARTY", The South Australian Advertiser (13 November 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31816904 

On Wednesday evening, November 12, the inhabitants of Glenelg entertained Mr. J. McKinlay and his party at a banquet at the Pier Hotel, Glenelg. Upwards of 60 gentlemen sat down to an excellent repast . . . The chair was taken by the Hon. H. B. T. Strangways, Commissioner of Crown Lands . . . The cloth being removed, Chapman's band, which was in attendance, played some beautiful selections from "Il Trovatore".
The Chairman . . . had much pleasure in proposing "The Health of Mr. J. McKinlay and party."
Drunk amidst deafening cheers.
Band - "See the conquering hero comes."
Song, Mr. A. H. Gouge - "There's room enough for all" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Chapman (band leader)

"BANQUET TO MR. McKINLAY AND PARTY", South Australian Register (9 December 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50176824 

The banquet in honour of Mr. McKinlay and his party of explorers, which has been on the tapis for some time, took place at the Assembly Rooms on Monday evening, December 8 . . . Madame STUTTAFORD then appeared to sing "Welcome to McKinlay and Party," and was received with loud plaudits. During the song she was frequently applauded, and, on being encored, she sang the last verse again.
Song - "The holy friar." - Mr. A. H. Gouge.
Being encored, he sung "Man the lifeboat." . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford (soprano vocalist)

"OPENING OF BRIDGES IN THE SOUTH DISTRICT", South Australian Register (3 August 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50172625 

. . . Mr. A. H. Gouge, whose connection with the Adelaide Waterworks and other large undertakings has made him well known as a contractor, was the successful tenderer, and commenced the works in July, 1862. They were completed a short time ago . . .

[After the official opening] . . . A first-rate dinner was provided by Host Smith, of the Victor Harbour Hotel, in a shed belonging to Mr. A. H. Gouge, at about 5 o'clock, to which 50 or 6O persons sat down . . .
Song, Mr. A. H. Gouge - "There's room enough for all" . . .
Song, Mr. A. H. Gouge - "Simon the Cellarer" . . .

"KADINA", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (3 October 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90262650 

. . . On Friday, the 25th instant, the amateur concert in aid of the funds of Christchurch, was held in Hall's store . . . The first piece on the programme was the Christmas Quadrille, creditably performed by Messrs. Fisher, Gaskell, and Orchard ; after which Mr. A. H. Gouge sang with good effect "The Slave Chase," and was loudly applauded. The Glee "See our oars with dashing spray" followed. Messrs. Fisher and Orchard then gave the duet "Albion, on thy fertile plains," with good effect. "The Swiss girl's lament" was sung by Mrs. M. Jagoe, who has a very sweet voice. Several more glees, trios, and excellent songs were sung, which were highly applauded. Miss Hall sung the song "God bless the Prince of Wales," chorus by the whole company. Mr. M. Jagoe gave in very fair style "We are coming sister Mary." Mr. A. H. Gouge then sung "The Gambler's Wife," and was loudly encored, when he gave the well-known favorite "Long parted we have been," which was much applauded . . .

"WIFE DESERTION", The South Australian Advertiser (5 December 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31830670

Apollo Harrison Gouge was charged with deserting his wife, and leaving her without any means of support. The case, in the absence of the defendant, was remanded until Monday next.

Death certificate, British Columbia; copy uploaded to ancestry.com by family historian; referenced July 2020

Nanaimo / A. H. Gouge / (full name: Appos[???] Harr[???] / about 8 years [resident in Nanaimo] / [Born] England / Nov [sic] 13 1823 / about 9 years [resident in district] / . . . died [4 January 1912] about 9.30 am / Last occupation: Prospector / Place of death: Shade's Hotel Commercial Street, Nanaimo / former or usual residence: Victoria, BC / Informant: T. (or F.) P. Gouge / . . . buried: Jan 6 1912 /. . . cause of death: Senile Decay / Immediate cause: Valvular Disease of Heart . . .

Bibliography and resources:

H. D. Gouge, Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._D._Gouge 

. . . His father Apollos Harrison Gouge . . . was a musician and singer, performing at a couple of benefits for the explorer John McKinlay . . .

GOUGE, George (junior) (George GOUGE; Mr. G. GOUGE)

School teacher, musician, music teacher

Born Kent, England, 1827; baptised Wrotham, Kent, 11 March 1827, son of George GOUGE and Harriet SCOONES
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 16 September 1849 (per John Munn, from London and Plymouth, 21 May)
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1850-52
Died Sittingbourne, Kent, England, 10 December 1902

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Gouge+1827-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOUGE-George (shareable link to this entry)

GOUGE, Harriet Elizabeth (Harriet Elizabeth GOUGE; Miss GOUGE; Mrs. Samuel George JOHNSON)

Music teacher

Born Town Malling, Kent, England, 16 June 1833; daughter of George GOUGE and Harriet SCOONES
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 16 September 1849 (per John Munn, from London and Plymouth, 21 May)
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1850-52
Married Samuel George JOHNSON, London, England, 1856
Died Faversham, Kent, England, 16 March 1863

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harriet+Elizabeth+Gouge+Johnson+1833-1863 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOUGE-Harriet-Elizabeth (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Dr. Williams' Library, Independent register of births, 1837; UK National Archives, PRO RG 4/4675

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/2972/40612_B0151990-00252 (PAYWALL)

Gouge / Harriet Elizabeth / Dau'r / [of] George & Harriet / Town Malling Kent / [Date of birth] June 16th 1833 / [place of birth] Town Malling Kent . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (6 October 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195938610 

To Captain Pearson, of the Barque John Munn.
DEAR SIR - As we, the undersigned passenger's of the vessel John Munn . . . beg to express our unfeigned thanks for the kindness you have shewn us . . .
[signed] . . . Geo. Gouge . . . Harriet Gouge . . . Mrs. Gouge . . . George Gouge, jun. . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (1 January 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4767649 

EDUCATION.
BOARDING and Day School, La Trobe Street, near Swanston Street, in the house at present occupied by the Rev. J. Forbes.
Mr. George Gouge, Jun. begs to inform the inhabitants of Melbourne and its vicinity, that he intends opening the above establishment on Monday, January 14, 1850.
In thus presenting himself to the public, Mr. Gouge may be allowed to state that he was regularly articled to the profession, and has been covered with Testimonials as to his character and attainments from persons of high standing in the scholastic world.
The course of instruction will comprise the usual English branches, the Classics, Mathematics, the French language and vocal and instrumental Music . . .
Extras . . . The piano or violin - 1. 1. 0
Great attention will be paid to the health and domestic comfort of the boarders by Mrs. Gouge, senr. . . .
Mr. or Miss. Gouge will be happy to give a few private lessons in Music.
Swanston Street, two doors below the Free Scotch Church.

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4765371 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION AMATEUR MUSIC CLASS . . . THE Members of the Class beg to announce their first Concert, (under the direction of Mr. Reed), for THIS EVENING, (THURSDAY) the 30th instant, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely. Vocal Performers: Mr. Young, Mr. Troy Knight, and other Amateur Members of the Class. INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS: Mr. Reed, Leader; Mr. Woodward, Mr. Gouge, Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Lord, Mr. Cole, Mr. Smith, Mr. Greenwood, &c. and members of the Class . . .

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (8 March 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226521228 

MONSTER CONCERT. In aid of the funds, for the relief of the Sufferers by the late Bush Fires.
MR. WILKIE has the honor to announce that the following distinguished artists have already promised their assistance for the occasion.
Mrs. Testar.
Mr. Kaerav [Kawerau].
Mr. Read.
Mr. Hemy.
Mr. Hore and Company.
Mr. Cooze.
Mr. Gouge.
Mr. Hue.
And many Amateurs. Mr. Wilkie hopes that all the profession will join for this benevolent purpose.
Music and Pianoforte Saloon, Collins Street, March 3rd, 1851.

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 December 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788433 

. . . P. DAVIS Has received instructions from Mr. George Gouge, who is on the eve of departure for Europe, to sell by public auction, at his residence in Gore-street, Collingwood . . .
On THURSDAY, 16th INST., . . . THE whole of his superior Household Furniture, comprising . . .
several musical instruments, a lot of choice music, music-stool, &c. Also, A brilliant-toned pianoforte . . .

"MARRIAGES", Launceston Examiner [Launceston, TAS] (6 December 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36299823 

August 26, at St. George's, Hanover-square, Samuel George Johnson, of Faversham, Kent, solicitor, to Harriet Elizabeth, only daughter of George Gouge, Esq., of Wilton-place, Maidstone, and late of Collingwood, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], East Kent Gazette [England] (3 November 1860), 1

MR. GEORGE GOUGE, JUN., BEGS to announce that he will open a CLASSICAL and GENERAL SCHOOL in SITTINGBOURNE, about the middle of January, 1861.

"DEATHS", Kentish Gazette (17 March 1863), 5

March 10, at Faversham, Harriet Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Samuel George Johnson, solicitor, in her 29th year.

GOUGENHEIM SISTERS

GOUGENHEIM, Adelaide (Adelaide GOUGENHEIM; Mrs. Henry Richard FRISBY)

Actor, vocalist

Born London, England, c. 1830; daughter of Augustus Manuel GOUGENHEIM and Theresa MURRAY
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by October 1856
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 31 July 1858 (per Glimpse, for California)
Married Henry Richard FRISBY, West Brompton, London, 22 November 1859
Died London, England, 14 March 1910

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1585406 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOUGENHEIM-Adelaide (shareable link to this entry)

GOUGENHEIM, Joey (Josephine GOUGENHEIM; Joey GOUGENHEIM; Mrs. Marmaduke CONSTABLE)

Actor, vocalist

Born London, England, c. 1833; daughter of Augustus Manuel GOUGENHEIM and Sarah Theresa BOARDMAN
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, by October 1856
Departed (1) Melbourne, VIC, 31 July 1858 (per Glimpse, for California)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 5 March 1862 (per Albrecht Oswald, from San Francisco, 16 January)
Married Marmaduke CONSTABLE (d. 1898), Dunedin, NZ, 8 July 1865
Died Darlinghurst, NSW, 13 September 1900

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1585407 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOUGENHEIM-Joey (shareable link to this entry)

The Gougenheim sisters, c. 1860 (from George Odell, Annals of the New York stage, with thanks to Allister Hardiman)

Documentation:

Pallot's marriage index, St. Bride's Fleet Street, London, 10 April 1834

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/5967/Goodwin-149_rp-pc21493889 (PAYWALL)

The parties having having before been married in the city of Dublin according to the Rites of the Catholic Religon by the name of Augustus Manuel Gougenheim & Sarah Theresa Boardman

"FEROCIOUS ASSAULT", The annual register of the year 1839 (September), 177-78

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=7bAHAAAAIAAJ&pg=RA2-PA177 (DIGITISED)

. . . Augustus Gougenheim, the prosecutor, deposed as follows: I am a Frenchman, and have lived for some years in this country as an interpreter and translator of languages, and also as an agent . . .

England census, 1841, St. Anne, Soho; UK National Archives, HO 107/730/9

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8978/MDXHO107_730_730-0082 (PAYWALL)

Gerard St. / Augustus Gougenheim / 45 / Translator of Languages / [foreign born]
Theresa [Gougenheim] / 35 / - [born Ireland]
Sophie [Gougenheim] / 14 / - / [born Middlesex]
Adelaide [Gougenheim] / 11 / - / [born Middlesex] [sic]
Josephine [Gougenheim] / 8 / - / [born Middlesex] . . .

"EXTRAORDINARY CASE", Morning Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (11 September 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31743553 

At the Northamptonshire assizes, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, Nathalie Miard, a lady-like and seemingly vivacious young woman, aged 27, was charged with writing letters to the Rev. Herbert Charles Marsh, an unmarried gentleman, aged 30 and son to the late Bishop of Peterborough, demanding 10,000 francs, equivalent to 400l . . . Augustus Gougenheim, interpreter of languages, living in London, stated that the prisoner called on him twice, and said she wanted him to go into the country to an English clergyman, who was rich and kind, and whom she intended to follow everywhere, and so get an income settled upon her. As his countrywoman he advised her to be cautious, and she stated facts which showed she had been a gay lady eight or ten years . . .

Adelaide and Joey Gougenheim (with thanks to Allister Hardiman)

Histrionic memoir of the Misses Adelaide and Joey Gougenheim: with opinions of the press (San Francisco: Steam Presses of Monson, Valentine & Co., 1856)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14705276 

[Advertisement], Empire (24 October 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64978706 

OUR LYCEUM THEATRE.- Under the management of Mr. W. H. STEPHENS.
Last Night but Seven of the Engagement of the Sisters GOUGENHEIM and First Night of Miss JOEY as THE LITTLE TREASURE.
THIS EVENING . . .

"OUR LYCEUM", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (25 October 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59762859 

"Masks and faces" drew together one of the most fashionable audiences of the season on Saturday evening, it being played for the benefit of Miss Joey Gougenheim . . . On Monday was produced a Drama in three acts called "The Old Chateau" . . . The "stars" played with all the finish for which their acting is so remarkable, the great charm being in their totally opposite style of acting. Miss Joey acted the Lively Sister charmingly, and the sentimental one of Miss Adelaide was a study for any actress. Stephens as the Grocer and National Guard was very droll . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Stephens (actor, manager, vocalist)

"THE LYCEUM. THE MISSES GOUGENHEIM", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 November 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12989064 

. . . Both sisters sing very agreeably, and some of Miss Adelaide's notes are of great sweetness and flexibility. Miss Joey is, in many respects, quite a contrast to her elder sister. In person she is of fuller form and figure, and though her features are not in such strict accordance with lineal beauty as those of Miss Adelaide, she is very handsome. But her great and transcendant merit is her exuberant spirits. She is joyous, rattling, dashing, laughing, from the beginning to the end of the performance . . .

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (22 December 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154871747 

The two theatres of Sydney seem tolerably well supported just now. At the Victoria, says the Empire, there has been nothing of much interest produced here during the week . . . A new comic drama called "Caught and Cured," was played on Saturday . . . The afterpiece was "Cinderella," which has been played throughout the week. It is a fairy extravaganza, and was produced in a most superior manner. The transformation of the pumpkin into a chariot was as well executed as we have seen it done in London. Miss Adelaide Gougenheim played Cinderella, and sang with great taste. Her forte, however, is not burlesque. Miss Joey Gougenheim as prince Rodolph, was very vivacious and graceful, and realised the character to perfection. Mr. Rogers, as the Baron Sodolff, personated a drunken man to admiration . . . Mr. R. Stewart was very successful in his part, and is apparently quite at home at burlesques. The orchestral department of the Victoria is now under the direction of Mr. Winterbottom, and led by Mr. Eigenschenck, and to them is owing much of that [? eclat] which has attended the production of Cinderella. Winterbottom shortly leaves for California, a circumstance which will be generally regretted.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Herbert Rogers (actor, vocalist); Richard Stewart (actor, vocalist); John Winterbottom (conductor); Charles Eigenschenck (violinist)

THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age (10 October 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154836052 

Last night Albert Smith's extravaganza "Cinderella," was produced at thia theatre for the first time, and with the most unqualified success . . . the acting and singing of the Misses Gougenheim was really excellent. We never heard these ladies to so much advantage as in the sweet duett - sweetly sung - in the third scene "Twere vain to tell." The air was vociferously re-demanded . . .

PIECE: Cinderella, a burlesque extravaganza (Albert Smith); Twere vain to tell thee (Swiss air, arr. Madame Stockhuasen)

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age (11 February 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154857910 

Last evening was produced at the Princess's, a new comic drama, in three acts, entitled, "Giralda, or which is my Husband," adapted for the English stage from the French of M. Scribe . . . This is a very lively and elegant drama, and affords Miss Adelaide Gougenheim a brilliant opportunity of displaying her most attractive and efficient qualities as a graceful actress and very charming vocalist. During the play she sings three very pleasing songs, adapted to the business of the piece, to which this mode of embellishment imparts a quasi operatic interest which might be enriched if the company admitted of it, by the introduction of some singing on the part of the male characters. The original "Giralda" of M. Scribe is an opera, and the present adaptation of the subject to the English stage, is from the author to whom we are indebted for the adaptation of "Don Caesar de Bazan." The latter has been rendered into an English opera by Wallace, under the title of "Maritana" and the drama of "Giralda" admits of a similar adaptation to the lyric stage . . .

PIECE: Giralda; or, Which is my husband (adapted from Scribe, by Mrs. Davidson)

"JOEY GOUGENHEIM AT CATHCART", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (18 June 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154857449 

A correspondent of the Ararat Advertiser relates the following incident, as having ocourred at the Theatre on Friday evening: -

The second piece was the "Rough Diamond," upon the conclusion of which down came the curtain, on the finish of the evening's performances, according to the bills; but the people didn't seem to see it. For the first time I ever knew it to occur, the audience hadn't had enough of it. Go! - no, that they wouldn't; they yelled, they hooted, and stood as firm as the British squares as Waterloo. To endeavor to satisfy them, the orchestra (a piano and violin), which had previously departed, returned, and amidst great cheers, struck up a polka. (Tremendous applause.) A jig followed. (Great cheering.) That was succeeded by a few bars of God save the Queen; but it was no go a volley of yells drowned the fiddle and shut up the piano.

Cries of "A song!" - "Another piece!" resounded throughout the house, and it was evident that that this insurrectionary feeling was instigated chiefly by some gentlemen connected with the cattle and squatter interest, and these parties ought to know better than to teach the public to revolt against the play-bill. Princess Joey ought to have made an example of them. Actuated, however, by feelings of mercy, she capitulated, and made her appearance before the tumultuous populous. (Immense cheering.)
The Princess Joey, in corduroy small clothes and blue stockings, - Well, what do you want!
A Voice: A song.
Joey: But I don't sing.
The Voice: But your sister do.
Joey: There's too much smoke in the place.
The Voice : That be blowed.
Joey: Well, come, if 'twill be a good audience, hold its tongue, and be patient, I'll play you "Perfection"; but as it's not in the play bill, you must be proportionately grateful.
And so the Princess made a grand bow and vanished behind the green baize, amidst a salam of applause.

[Advertisement], The Age (27 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154874003 

PRINCESS'S THEATRE. The Farewell Engagement of those favorite and celebrated artistes,
The Sisters ADELAIDE AND JOEY GOUGENHEIM, Limited by time to Four Nights only,
prior to their positive departure by the mail packet Glimpse,
for California, to sail on Saturday next, the 31st instant . . .

1859, marriage solemnized at St. George's church . . . West Brompton; register, 1851-72, page 61; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_196098-00135 (PAYWALL)

[No.] 121 / Nov. 22 / Henry Richard Frisby / Bachelor / Esquire / Gilston Road / [father's name] Richard Miles Frisby / Wine Merchant
Adelaide Gougenheim / Spinster / - / Charing Cross / Augustus Gougenheim / Solicitor . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. HOBSON'S BAY . . . ARRIVED. - MARCH 5", The Argus (6 March 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5711219 

Albrecht Oswald, Hamburg ship, 500 tons, H. C. M. Zoder, from San Francisco 16th January. Passengers - cabin: Miss Josephine Gougenheim . . .

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (31 July 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5764258 

CONSTABLE - GOUGENHEIM. - On the 8th inst., at Dunedin, by the Rev. Donald Meiklejohn, Marmaduke, son of the late Archibald Constable, Esq., of Edinburgh, to Josephine, youngest daughter of Augustus Gougenheim, Esq., of New York.

"DEATH OF MISS 'JOEY' GOUGENHEIM", Evening News (13 September 1900), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112590715 

There passed away, through failure of the heart's action, at her residence, 73C Darlinghurst-road, Darlinghurst, at an early hour this morning, in the person of Mrs. Marmaduke Constable (nee Miss 'Joey' Gougenheim), one of the most gifted and popular actresses that ever trod the Australian stage. The deceased, whose father, Augustus Gougenheim, a Frenchman, and a solicitor by profession, was born in Dublin, and, at an early age, in conjunction with her sister, Adelaide Gougenheim, adopted the stage as a profession. After causing a great sensation as a high-class comedy actress in the United States, Miss 'Joey' Gougenheim made her first appearance in London at the Lyceum Theatre in 1864, as Norah Merrion, in the 'Irish Heiress,' creating a very favorable impression upon a large and enthusiastic audience. After playing with pronounced success for some weeks in London, Miss 'Joey,' accompanied by her sister, revisited the United States, where she gained fresh laurels, and, after a sojourn there of about a year, came to Australia, where she at once established herself a warm favorite with theatre-goers, in such plays as 'The Woman in White,' 'Ticket-of-leave Man,' 'Lady of Lyons,' and 'Court and Stage.' She played short seasons in the principal cities of Australia, which she re-visited a year or two later. In the early seventies she retired from the stage, at the height of her popularity, and married Mr. Marmaduke Constable, an Irish merchant, who carried on business in Sydney, and was well known in mining circles for many years. Mr. Constable died about two years ago. Miss Gougenheim made a brief return to the stage some few years after her marriage, playing with success in this colony, Queensland, and Victoria. She has been in indifferent health for some time past, and leaves surviving her two sons and two daughters, all grown up. Her remains will be interred in the Waverley Cemetery to-morrow morning.

"DEATHS", The Daily Telegraph [Sydney, NSW] (14 September 1900), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237123619 

CONSTABLE. - On Sept. 13th, at her residence, Verna, 71 Darlinghurst-rd., Josephine (nee Joey Gougenheim), widow of Marmaduke Constable.

[Joseph Michael Forde], "JOEY GOUGENHEIM AND PASTOR CHINIQUY", Truth (23 September 1900), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168006729 

. . . Miss Adelaide Gougenheim married many years ago a wealthy gentleman, and is now resident in London.

"Our Special Correspondence", Advocate [Melbourne, VIC] (16 September 1905), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170185479 

. . . The "Victorian" devoted a couple of columns every week to amusements, an amount of space that was excusable in the circumstances, seeing that the greatest Irish actor of the day, Barry Sullivan, was then the lessee and manager of the Theatre Royal, and that his leading lady, Miss Josephine Gougenheim (her real name was Geoghegan), was also an Irish Catholic. Miss Gougenheim was the most charming, handsome, and fascinating lady that has ever appeared on the Melbourne stage. She was the of the idol Melbourne playgoers of the early sixties. Here is a remarkably generous and pathetic letter of hers: -
"Menzies' Hotel, Melbourne, August 26, 1862.
"Gentlemen, - We are far from the loved land of the shamrock, 'tis true, but it is not in the Irish heart to forget its beauties, its Faith, or its sorrows . . .

England and Wales, national probate calendar, 1910, page 221

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1904/32858_625988_3325-00117 (PAYWALL)

FRISBY Adelaide of 30 Carlisle-mansions, Westminster Middlesex widow died 14 March 1910 at 68 Ebury-street Middlesex Probate London 19 April to Ernest Frederick Schiff stockbroker. Effects £497 4s. 11d.

Bibliography and resources:

Amy K. DeFalco Lippert, Consuming identities: visual culture in nineteenth-century San Francisco (New York: Oxford University Press, 2018), 351-52

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=pvdJDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA351 (PREVIEW)

GOULD, Anna (Anna Maria WESTWOOD; alias Miss Anna GOULD; Mrs. Augustus ROSEMANN; Mrs. Joseph COMB)

Actor, vocalist

Born England, c. 1843; daughter of Charles WESTWOOD and Charlotte ASKIS
Active Adelaide, SA, by December 1855
Married (1) Augustus ROSEMANN (d. 1860), Ballarat, VIC, 19 August 1858
Married (2) Joseph COMB (d. 1890), Ballarat, VIC, 22 January 1862
Died Ballarat, VIC, 1915, aged 72

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Anna+Gould+actor-vocalist+1855-58 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Anna+Maria+Westwood+Gould+Rosemann+Comb+d1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOULD-Anna (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (28 December 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49301166 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. GRAND JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT.
Re-appearance of the Popular Juvenile MISS A. M. QUINN.
MISS J. FIDDES As Margery in "The Rough Diamond."
THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), December 28 . . .
Song - "Shells of the Ocean" - Miss Anna Gould.
Hornpipe - Miss A. M. Quinn.
To conclude with the Laughable Farce of THE ROUGH DIAMOND.
Margery ("The Rough Diamond") - Miss J. Fiddes.
Lady Plato (with Songs) - Mrs. H. Fiddes.

ASSOCIATIONS: Harriet Cawse Fiddes (vocalist); Josephine Fiddes

MUSIC: Shells of the ocean (Cherry)

"PORT THEATRE", Adelaide Times (29 January 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207088844 

This theatre has opened to the public under the management of Mr. J. T. Downey, at a very reduced scale of admittance, which will give many an opportunity of spending a few hours of harmless recreation for a moderate sum. The first performance under the new arrangement took place last night, and commenced with an amusing little farce, the Rough Diamond, in which Mr. and Mrs. Downey, sustained with great spirit, the burthen of the plot. A musical interlude followed, in which Mr. George Rice gave ample proof of his vocal abilities, and we hope soon to become acquainted with this gentleman in public. Miss Anna Gould also made her first appearance in public, and judging from first appearances, a little confidence will make this young lady a favourite . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Tracy Downey (actor, manager)

"NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT", South Australian Register (25 February 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49751727 

An amusement specially designed for juveniles, but not without merit as a pastime for "children of larger growth," has been produced at the Pantheon, King William-street, during the past week, without attracting the notice and support it deserved. A dramatic composition enacted by Marionette figures, or, in plain English, puppets, most adroitly managed, formed part of the entertainment. A concert, vocal and instrumental, completed it . . . The musical portion of the entertainment consisted of a variety of choice dancing, music, and popular airs by Mr. Watts's band; while Miss Gould, a young lady of great promise, sang with taste and feeling, if not with great scientific pretensions, several much-admired songs, among which may be mentioned "Annie Laurie," "John Anderson my Joe," and "Little Nell." There may be one reason why the entertainment has not been very well attended - the charge for admission is low; but that should not deter fastidious people from seeing it. They will often have to pay twice as much for amusement not half so good.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Watts (violinist, dancing master, manager)

[Advertisement], The Star (11 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66040876 

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. WEDNESDAY EVENING . . . BENEFIT OF MR. J. P. WATTS, (Scenic Artist) . . .
Ballad "If Maids would Marry" (From the opera of "L'Etoile du Nord,) first time in the Colony - Miss Anna Gould . . .

"Frightful Accident at the Montezuma Theatre", Mount Alexander Mail (24 April 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197087304 

. . . Last night during the performance of "All is not gold that glitters," Miss Anna Gould, who was dressed for her part, and just going on the, stage, passed too near a lighted candle, which set fire to her light muslin habiliments, the flame mounting over her head and shoulders. The poor girl rushed across the stage before the astonished audience, and Mr. Hydes instantly pursued her, threw her on the ground, and endeavored to stifle the flame, which he accomplished eventually, with the assistance of two or three other members of the company, his own dress being of too light a texture to be of much service, and burning himself considerably. Miss Gould was immediately conveyed to an apartment, and two medical gentlemen promptly made their appearance, and rendered her every assistance. Mr. Hydes, burnt as he was, represented the case to the audience, who were satisfied to deprive themselves of the remainder of the entertainment, and at once separated. We are somewhat consoled to inform our readers that Miss Gould is progressing favorably, no absolutely dangerous symptoms having set in, and we trust she will recover from this serious accident, and indeed narrow escape from loss of life. - Ballarat Times.

"MISS GOULD", The Age (27 April 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154823634 

We are glad to hear that this young lady received a complimentary benefit at Ballarat at the hands of the Misses Gougenheim, when not less than £150 net proceeds were realised. All credit is due to these ladies for this signal mark of their generosity. We trust Miss Gould may be able to rally under the severe accident she has sustained.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes; Adelaide Gougenheim; Joey Gougenheim

"THE GARRICK CLUB BENEFIT TO-NIGHT", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (10 February 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66046482 

The benefit to be given to Miss Anna Gould by the members of the Club, takes place this evening, at the Charlie Napier Theatre, and we trust the public will make it a bumper. As we have before stated, the play of the evening will be the "Honeymoon," the various male characters in which will be assumed by the members of the Club. Mrs. Heir, Mrs. Murray, and Mrs. Greville have kindly volunteered to give their services in the principal female characters, and we doubt not the performance will be a most attractive one. Miss Gould will sing between the acts.

"News and Notes", The Star (1 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66056177 

A benefit will be given to-night at the Montezuma, in behalf of the widow of the late Dr. Rosemann. Our readers may remember that, as Miss Anna Gould, Mrs. Rosemann made her debut in Ballarat at the Montezuma, and that there also she met with those severe hurts from burning which for a time endangered her life. We are informed that she is left penniless, and that the charitable exertions of her friends are all she has to depend on for immediate maintenance. This being the case, and bearing in mind that the company to-night will include Miss Rosa Dunn, Miss Minnie Clifford, and other well known performers, we trust the benefit may prove to be a substantial one. The performances consist of the comedy of "Time Tries All" and musical selections.

ASSOCIATIONS: Minnie Clifford

[News], The Star (15 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66056450 

Since our last summary two deaths have occurred which made more than ordinary impression in the locality, in the one case by the position held by the deceased, and the circumstances attending the funeral; and in the other by the terrible cause of death. On the 23rd May the town was struck by the intelligence that Dr. Rosemann, a medical man, and an old resident, had committed suicide by cutting his throat in his own house during the absence of his wife in Geelong. It appeared that the deceased was addicted to intemperance, and was moreover in difficulties. The usual verdict was found by the coroner's jury; and the widow, who was left destitute, and who was, previous to her marriage, a member of the stage, had a benefit given her at the Montezuma Theatre, and another was given to her last night at the Theatre Royal.

[Advertisement], The Star (8 February 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66337287 

CHARLIE NAPIER. Opening of the New Concert Hall.
THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, Farewell Engagement of the justly popular and universally admired artist MR. FARQUHARSON.
Engagement of one of Ballarat's earliest favorites, MRS. ROSEMANN, (Late Miss ANNA GOULD.)
Re-appearance of Messrs. R. A. Oven and De Courcy.
Together with a full and powerful Orchestra,
Descriptive songs, ballads, duets, &c.
Concerted selections from Trovatore, Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, Mountain Sylph, Lucretia Borgia, &c., &c.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Farquharson (bass vocalist); David De Courcy (vocalist); Richard Owen (pianist)

"MARRIAGES", The Star (23 January 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66330926 

On the 22nd inst., at Ballarat, by the Rev. Wm. Henderson, Mr. Joseph Comb, to Anne Maria Roseman, relict of the late Augustus Roseman, Esq., M.D.

[News], The Ballarat Star (15 March 1890), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209580961 

A well-known resident of Ballarat, Mr. Joseph Coombe, first municipal clerk in the city of Ballarat, died at a late hour on Friday night after a lingering illness . . . Deceased, who was advanced in years, leaves a widow.

"STAGE TRAGEDIES", Clare's Weekly [Perth, WA] (19 November 1898), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article256026013 

. . . Though Dr. Roseman was not an actor, the stage was responsible for his tragic end. In 1857 there was a bright little English actress named Anna Gould appearing in Ballarat. One night when playing in "All that Glitters is not Gold" - a very popular piece in those days - she ventured too near the footlights, and her dress caught fire. Before it could be extinguished she was frightfully burnt. For weeks she lay between life and death. Her parents had been pronounced infidels, yet when a child in England she, in company with her mother's maid, had frequently visited the Catholic Church in the town in which they lived. She grew up, however, like her parents, an adherent of no particular form of faith. When dying, as all thought, she was asked would she like to see a clergyman. She said she knew nothing of religion or its ministers, but recollections of her early churchgoing recurring to her, she asked to see a Catholic priest. A Father Madden was called in, and at his instigation the medical services of Dr. Rosemann were requisitioned. He gave earnest and close attention to the case, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing her on the high road to recovery. A romantic sequel to her complete restoration to health was her marriage to the doctor. A little daughter was the outcome of the union, upon whom the father wished almost idolatrous love and affection. Her sudden death so preyed on his mind that one morning he was found lying over her grave with his throat cut. His unhappy widow for many years after kept a little shop in Ballarat, but she never returned to the stage.

Bibliography and resources:

"Joseph Comb, Ballarat's first town clerk", J. Burrell, 2010

http://users.ncable.net.au/~jburrell/link/comb.htm 

GOULD, T. G. ("T. G. GOULD") = T. G. GOOLD

GOULD, William (William GOULD; W. GOULD)

Engraver, lithographer, printer

Born Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), c. 1838/39; son of William Buelow GOULD (d. 1853) and Susan (Amy) REYNOLDS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by 1855

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1485437 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOULD-William (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (27 November 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154870602 

We have been favored by Mr. William Gould, of Russell-street, with a copy of a very beautifully executed chromo-lithographic portrait of "Simon," an Australian aborigine of the Yarra Yarra tribe, which opposed the landing of Batman, in 1835. The portrait is taken from a clever photograph by Perry, and is most tastefully and successfully printed in colors by means of several stones. The old warrior is represented with his blanket, spear, and waddy, and is a most favorable specimen of a race now fast disappearing, and seldom to be seen except under the most degrading circumstances. Mr. Gould is excusably proud of his success in this branch of art, and forcibly contrasts his own position - artist, printer, engraver, and diesinker, in one person, with the London houses, who, in the practice of the art, enjoy every facility favorable to success. We trust that Mr. Gould will meet with the encouragement so justly due to one who so closely treads on the heels of excellence. Letter writers to the home country should avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded them of transmitting a memorial at once historical interesting, and highly indicative of our rapid advancement in artistic pursuits.

ASSOCIATIONS: George William Perry (photographer); Simon Wonga (subject)

PRINT: Simon, an Australian aborigine of the Yarra Yarra tribe (Gould Lithographer)

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 November 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141714 

MR. WRAY'S MORNING LIGHT POLKA will be issued to the subscribers on Friday next. Mr. Wilkie, publisher.

Musical publications:

The morning light polka, composed on the voyage to Melbourne and dedicated to Captain Gillies, the officers and passengers of that splendid Black Ball Clipper, by W. B. Wray (Melbourne: Joseph Wilkie, [1857]); cover: "Gould litho."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/25512118 

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/152563 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Beresford Wray (composer); Joseph Wilkie (publisher)

Bibliography and resources:

"William Gould, b. 1839 [sic]", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)

https://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-gould-1 

"William Gould, b. 1803", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)

https://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-gould 

GOULSTONE WILLIAMS, Harry (Henry Goulston WILLIAMS; Harry GOULSTON; Harry GOULSTONE WILLIAMS; Goulston WILLIAMS)

Musician, former naval bandmaster, organist, pianist, violinist, cornet player, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, piano tuner

Born ? England, c. 1834
Active VIC, by 1856
Died Sydney, NSW, 1879, aged 45

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harry+Goulstone+Williams+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#OULSTONE-WILLIAMS-Harry (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"TESTIMONIAL OF ESTEEM", Silurian, Cardiff, Merthyr, and Brecon Mercury, and South Wales General Advertiser [Wales] (7 February 1852), 3

On Monday evening last, the members of the Hullah class, meeting at Trinity Church school-room, Swansea, presented Mr. H. Goulstone Williams with an elegantly bound copy of the "Comprehensive Tune Book," with organ accompaniment, as mark of their esteem for him as their teacher. The class was formed about five months since, and the members have already attained a great degree of proficiency. The testimonial was presented by Mr. H. Jones, and bears the following inscription:

"Presented to Mr. H. G. Williams by the members of the Hullah class meeting at Trinity Church scool-room, as a token of esteem for him as their teacher. Swansea, February, 1852."

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 April 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4835713

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. For Three Nights Only, commencing
On Thursday Evening, April 17th, 1868,
The public is respectfully informed, an engagement having been effected with the Proprietor of the
COSMOPOLIGRAPHICON, Whose marvellous performances at the Royal Polytechnic, London, have obtained a world-wide celebrity, an arrangement has been made for the presentation of a series of unique and Fashionable Entertainments, similar in character to those which for the last seven years have proved the chief attraction of the Polytechnic.
In conjunction with the Cosmopoligraphicon,
Mrs. A. PHILLIPS, (Late of the Royal Olympic Theatre, London, and Theatre Royal, Melbourne,)
Assisted by Mr. A. PHILLIPS
And Mr. H. GOULSTON, (The eminent Pianiste, from the Royal Academy of Music, London,)
Will appear in one of her Popular Literary and Vocal Entertainments, entitled
EVENINGS AT HOME, As presented at Buckingham Palace, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen,
Prince Albert, the Royal Family, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, the Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Clarendon, &c. Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED PHILLIPS Will appear in the first entertainment of the series, called
A NIGHT WITH OULD IRELAND.
Second Part Will introduce a series of Magnificent Pictures, and mechanical effects of a highly in teiesting and instructive character, entitled,
THE WAR IN THE CRIMEA . . .
The Entertainments will conclude, each evening, with a Magnificent Display of REVOLVING FIRES.
MR. H. GOULSTON Will preside at the Pianoforte and Harmonium . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Phillips (actor, vocalist); Alfred Phillips (actor, comic vocalist)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (4 May 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87998904

MR. HARRY GOULSTONE, late Bandmaster to Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, H. M. S. Royal Albert, begs to inform the inhabitants of Sandhurst that he purposes giving lessons on the Pianoforte. For terms, apply at Wilkie's Music Repository. Quadrille parties attended on the Pianoforte, Violin, and Cornet-a-Piston.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Lyons (admiral)

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (14 January 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253591801 

MR. HENRY GOULSTONE'S Select Quadrille Assembly, Tullaroop Hotel, Carisbrook, every Friday Evening, commencing on Friday, January 21st, 1859 . . .

"THE CONCERT ROOMS", The McIvor Times (27 May 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90358738

The celebrated instrumentalist, Harry Goulston, at the Emen, performed musical feats on several instruments at the same time and in such a manner that he both pleased and astonished his limited audience. Mr. Goulston may be called the "Musical Multum in Parvo" he is a band in himself. It is worth walking a few miles to hear him play the "Last Rose of Summer" and his masterly rendering of some of the best operatic selections is truly wonderful; the clear tones of the cornet, the dexterous fingering of the piano, and the perfect time observed in beating the drum, together with the tinkling of the bells produces an effect in harmony which we hope our readers will hear for themselves, and thus save us the task of attempting a further description.

[Advertisement], The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (6 April 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90357345 

[A CARD.] MR. HARRY GOULSTONE,
Professor and Teacher of Music. (Late Pianist to the Dowager Countess of Dunraven,)
Purposes giving Lessons on the pianoforte, Violin, Flute, and Cornet-a-Piston.
PIANOFORTES TUNED. Address - Hay's Heathcote Hotel.

ASSOCIATIONS: Caroline Wyndham (1790-1870, dowager countess of Dunraven, Ireland)

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (16 October 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198658463 

INSTRUMENTATION!!!
MR. HENRY GOULSTONE, Professor and Teacher of Music, purposes giving
LESSONS on the Organ, Pianoforte, Violin, and Flute.
Terms - Four Lessons One Guinea.
N.B. - Pianofortes tuned.
Address, Post Office, Beechworth.

"THE CHURCH SCANDAL AT WANGARATTA", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (4 January 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8843591

The Wangaratta correspondent of the Ovens Constitution writes as fallows on this painful subject:
No action has yet been commenced against Mr. Booth, and an opinion seems to be growing up that the affair is blowing over. Mr. Booth has withdrawn his resignation, and has employed an organist at a salary of £30 a year; and the latest bait used to attract people to the church is the cry of "Oh, we're going to have such beautiful music at our church on Sunday. Mr. Goulstone is to play, and he does play so beautifully." You may be surprised at the expression "latest bait," but I can use no other.

"BARLOW'S ENTERTAINMENT", Bendigo Advertiser (11 February 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87893985 

The re-appearance of Mr. Barlow at the Lyceum Theatre, last evening, was the signal for a hearty welcome from a well-filled pit, the other parts of the house being but scantily occupied. The performances showed that Mr. Barlow had lost none of his old power to sustain the interest of the audience from first to last. There were the same spirit and humor throughout as of old, and the same carefulness in avoiding the introduction of anything to offend the most fastidious. Several new songs were introduced, and received well merited encores. Of these the most prominent were "Jog along, boys," "The dear little shamrock," and "Babylon's a falling," in character. Not the least entertaining of the songs was "My old wife and I," "which was extremely well sung in character. Mr. Barlow's negro eccentricities proved as mirth provoking as ever, and the ever amusing "Blue tailed fly" brought down the house. On various instruments - the banjo, bellows, rock and wood harmonicons - Barlow proved himself a perfect adept. Mr. Harry Goulstone presided at the piano, and during the evening played at once on the piano, cornet, drum, and bells - was in fact an orchestra rolled into one. Two very comic songs were sung by Mr. Yould - "The lazy society," and "Barbara Allen." Before the fall of the curtain Mr. Barlow informed the audience that there would be a change of performance tonight.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow

"ENTERTAINMENT", The Inquirer and Commercial News [Perth, WA] (25 March 1874), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65963687

Miss Adelaide Stoneham, and her brother, Mr. H. Stoneham, accompanied by Mr. Harry Goulstone, have arrived in Perth, and announce two farewell performances at the Mechanics' Hall on to-morrow and Friday evenings. It will be remembered that Mr. Goulstone visited this colony several years since in connection with Airey's Theatre Comique Company, when his performances secured the highest approbation of the public.

"THE BARLOW TROUPE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (30 October 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66077486

. . . Professor Goulstone is a very clever pianist, and also performs the extraordinary feat of playing a duet on cornet and pianoforte . . .

[Advertisement], Wagga Wagga Advertiser (28 July 1877), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101935495

PROFESSOR GOULSTONE NO MORE !!!
DURING my visit to Sydney, I found that there were TWO Goulstones practicing on my acknowledged name (London Exhibition, 1851.)
Another Goulstone, in Victoria, during my absence from the Colonies; and also by a gentleman who left by Saturday's boat for Brisbane, that I am often advertised in that Colony.
This is to inform my patrons that for the future I will assume my own name, viz : -
MR. HARRY GOULSTONE WILLIAMS, Bandmaster, Admiral Lord Lyons, H.M.S. Royal Albert, during the last Russian war, and Pianist to the Dowager Countess Dunraven.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (15 March 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101913439

It is satisfactory to know that the Church of England authorities have secured an efficient organist to replace Mr. Goulstone Williams, who recently resigned the position. Mr. Harmer, the gentleman chosen comes here with a very high reputation as a competent musician. For a considerable time he acted as organist and general musical director at the Blind Asylum, Melbourne . . .

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (5 April 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101913696

THERE has been a rumour current through town for the past week that Mr. Goulstone Williams, formerly well known in Wagga Wagga musical circles, as the organist of St. John's Church, has met with a sad death in Sydney. It is stated that he was found dead in bed at the hotel he was staying at in Wynyard Square. The cause of his death is believed to have been serious apoplexy.

"ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION", New South Wales Government Gazette (25 April 1879), 1896

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223118610 

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales . . . In the estates of . . . Goulston Williams, late of Pyrmont . . .

[Advertisement], The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (26 March 1880), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127642309 

ROSEVILLE, BYRON-STREET, GUNDAGAI . . .
MISS E. S. ETHERSEY, FORMERLY pupil of Herr Meunch,
and Professor H. Goulstone Williams, will be happy to receive pupils for the Pianoforte . . .

"AN OLD PLAYBILL", The Ballarat Star (26 July 1895), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203165346 

Messrs. Berry, Anderson, and Co., of Lydiard-street, in recently effecting slight alterations at their premises, discovered an old play-bill, which possesses some interest in that it must awaken amongst old identities memories of early days on the goldfields. The bill reads:-

"Nag's Head Concert Room, dunes.
Grand opening night, Saturday, Ist of May, 1858.
First appearance of Mad. Barre, the well known favorite vocalist.
First appearance of the celebrated tenor, Monsieur Barre, who had the honor of singing repeatedly before Her Majesty Queen Victoria at St. James' Theatre, London, and late first tenor at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne;
also the well-known double instrumentalist, Mr. Harry Goulstone, late bandmaster to Admiral Sir Edmond Lyons, Black Sea Fleet.
Concert at 8; dancing at 10. Admission, 2s 6d."

The imprint reads: - "T. W. Brown, printer, next to Bath's hotel, Lydiard street, township of Ballarat."

ASSOCIATIONS: Anthony Barre and ? wife (vocalists)

GOVER, E. (E. GOVER [sic]; ? = Henry GOVER below)

Pianist, organist

Active Portland, VIC, by 1857-59

Documentation:

"SOIREE", Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (1 July 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64568810 

Last evening a soiree was held in the Presbyterian Church, Tyers-street. Notwithstanding the great unfavourableness of the weather, there was a large attendance. Mr. Browning occupied the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Wesleyan minister, Rev. Mr. Knight; by the Superintendent of the Sunday School, Mr. Andrews; and by the Rev. Mr. Ridley. The Rev. A. Ramsay was taken poorly during the meeting, and had to leave early. The entertainment was varied with performances by Mr. Gover, on the harmonium, which was lent from the English Church for the occasion. Refreshments in the way of fruit and sweetmeats were in abundance.

"AMATEUR CONCERT", Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (10 August 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64569095 

The members of the Amateur Philharmonic Society gave their first complimentary Concert on Friday evening last, in the School Room of the English Church. The invitations issued were cordially responded to, and a crowded and fashionable audience honored the occasion. The performances both instrumental and vocal were tastefully varied, and highly and deservedly applauded. Mr. Gover presided at the piano, with his usual and well-known ability. After an instrumental piece by Messrs. G. Smith, Dyer, Webb, Barrett, and Gover, followed performances on the flute by Messrs. G. Smith and Dyer, glees by Messrs. Dacomb, Webb, C. Crouch, Dyer, and Barrett; solo by Mr. Dacomb; piece on the piano by Mr. Gover; trio by Messrs. Dacomb, Webb, and C. Crouch, with other performances. Where all was so good it would be superfluous to particularize. Two of the pieces on the progamme, - a flute duett by Messrs. G. Smith and Dyer; and the glee of "Dorothy Draggle Tail" were loudly encored. And altogether the audience were highly delighted with the evening's entertainment. Great credit is due to the members of the Society for this contribution to the rational and refined amusement of the community.

[Advertisement], Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (24 August 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64511894 

AMATEUR CONCERT, BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PORTLAND PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
CONDUCTOR - MR. E. GOVER.
A PUBLIC Concert in aid of the Building Fund of the Church of England School will be given at the
Tasmanian Assembly Rooms, on Thursday, the 8th September next.
Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, may be obtained of the Stewards, at the Tasmanian and Mac's Hotels, and at the offices of the Guardian and Chronicle newspapers.
Concert to commence at 8 o'clock precisely.
G. G. CROUCH, PHILIP SCOTT, Stewards.

"SHIPPING. HOBSON'S BAY", The Age (9 April 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154841791 

April 8 - Queen, William Lucas, from Portland, Port Fairy, and Warrnambool, 7th inst. Passengers - cabin: Rev. S. Knight, Mr. Gover . . .

[Advertisement], Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (14 May 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64628777 

HERR LEOPOLD COLLIN, Teacher of the Piano-Forte and Singing.
Pupil of the Conservatoire Francais & Sigmond Thalberg,
at Mr. Gover's former Residence, Julia-street.

GOVER, Henry Barman (Henry Barman GOVER; Mr. H. B. GOVER; Mr. GOVER)

Musician, professor of music, violinist, double bass player, organist, vocalist, music teacher

Born Derby, England, 18 March 1823 (date on headstone); baptised All Saints, Derby, 23 April 1823, son of William GOVER and Susanna BARMAN
Married Ann WIDDOWSON (1830-1905), England, by 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 14 May 1853 (per Stratheden, from London, 6 December 1852, and Portsmouth, January 1853)
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1854/55
Died Carlton, VIC, 25 February 1872, aged 48

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Barman+Gover+1823-1872 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOVER-Henry-Barman (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Son of William Gover, professor of music of Derby, England, Gover was playing in a Melbourne theatre orchestra by 1855. In the 1860s he was teacher and promoter of young violinist Henry Curtis and pianist Frederick Towers.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of All Saints, in the county of Derby, in the year 1823; register 1813-41, page 109; Derbyshire Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/61408/rs00013304_4450933-00671 (PAYWALL)

No. 867 / [April] 23 / Henry Barman son of / William & Susanna / Gover / Musician / Derwent Street

Names and descriptions of passengers per Stratheden from London, 6 December 1852, for Port Phillip, 14 May 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=348 (DIGITISED)

. . . Henry B. Gover / 28 / Clerk / [English] // Ann [Gover] / 22 / - / [English] . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 May 1853), 12

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WE, the undersigned passengers per barque Stratheden from London to Melbourne, Port Phillip, cannot separate without expressing our warmest approbation of the great ability, tact, zeal, good judgment, and care displayed by Frederick Turner, commander of the said barque . . .
[Signed] Henry B. Gover, Anne Gover . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 June 1854), 8

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GRAND CONCERT. To-night. Monday, 19th June, At the CRITERION HALL,
For the Benefit of the Criterion Band.
On which occasion only the following talented artistes will appear:-
Vocalists: Miss Hamilton, Mrs. George Cox, Mr. Barsham, Mr. Gover.
Instrumentalists: Herr Strebinger, Mr. Weston, Mr. Wild, Mr. James Thorne,
Signor Maffei, Mr. George Chapman, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hartigan, Herr Koehler, Herr Harendorff.
Together with the entire Criterion Orchestra.
PROGRAMME . . . Part II . . . Song - I have need of all your kindness - Mr. Gover . . .
Leader of the Orchestra - Mr. Weston; Conductor - Mr. G. Chapman . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Weston (violinist); George Chapman (conductor)

MUSIC: I have need of all your kindness = My heart is sad today (Stephen Glover)

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 July 1855), 8

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THEATRE ROYAL, Melbourne . . .
Orchestra, Mr. B. Thom, Conductor; Herr Strebinger, Leader; Messrs. King and Radford, First Violins; Messrs. Moore and King, 2nd [Violins]; Messrs. Thomas and Pring, Tenors; Mr. Gover, Double bass . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 December 1855), 8

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MRS. THOM to the undersigned Ladies and Gentlemen of the Theatrical and Musical Profession in Melbourne . . . sincere thanks for the handsome testimonials . . . [Mr.] H. B. Gover . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Bream Thom (violinist, conductor); Eliza Thom (actor); Frederick Strebinger (violinist, leader); Edward King (first violin)

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 June 1856), 3

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TEA MEETING and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be held in St. John's Schoolroom on Tuesday Evening, June 10th.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor will preside. Addresses will be delivered by clergymen and others.
The music will be under the management of Mr. H. Johnson, bandmaster of the 40th regiment, and Mr. H. Gover, the organist . . .

"BIRTHS", The Argus (23 April 1859), 4

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Mr. H. B. Gover, Grattan-terrace, Carlton, the widow of the late Mr. W. W. Thrale, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (15 June 1861), 2

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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 . . . Three members of Lyster's Opera Company assisted, namely, Madame Lucy Escott, Miss Georgina Hudson, and Mr. Squires . . . while the band was strengthened by Mr. Johnson, of the 40th, Mr. Reed, Mr. King, and Mr. Gover, from Melbourne . . .

[News], The Age (6 March 1863), 5

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One of the best vocal and instrumental concerts which have been heard in Melbourne for some time, was given by Mr. C. E. Horsley at Hockin's Assembly Rooms last evening. The room was tolerably well filled, though the attendance was not so good as the entertainment deserved. With two exceptions, those of Miss Hamilton and Mr. Angus, the vocalists were all pupils of Mr. Horsley, in the Philharmonic Society, and the success they achieved last night reflects great credit upon him as an instructor. The orchestra consisted of eight instrumentalists, led by Mr. Horsley on the pianoforte, as follows: - Flute, Mr. Siede; clarionet, Mr. Johnson; violin, Mr. Strebinger; violoncello, Mr. Chapman; oboe, Mr. Schott; horn, Mr. Kohler; viola, Mr. Thomas; and contra-basso, Mr. Gover . . .

The Victoria Post Office Directory (1866), 65

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=wQkFAAAAYAAJ

Last will and testament of Henry Barman Gover . . . [dated] 3 January 1866; copy sighted, July 2020

. . . Henry Barman Gover of 36 Grattan St., Carlton, North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . . . after my decease, I give, devize and bequeath to my wife Anne Eldest daughter of Reuben Widdowson of Fox Hound Inn Union Road Nottingham England . . . the [3 January 1866] . . .

"THE INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION", The Argus (19 November 1866), 6

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. . . On one of the billiard-tables in the centre of the main hall is a number of violins, &c., which in appearance seem precisely similar to the instruments as they generally look in age. These, however, are of colonial make and of colonial wood and were manufactured by Mr. John Devereux, of 18 Marion-street, Fitzroy, in direct imitation of the works of the celebrated makers. Thus we find here a double bass, which is a copy of a Gaspar di Salvo, and violins bearing the great names of A. Stradivarius, G. P. O. Maggini, J. Guarnerius &c., and we are informed that their fine quality has been testified to by musicians of repute, one of whom, Mr. Gover, of Carlton, is actually the exhibitor of the double-bass . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Devereux (violin and double bass maker, luthier)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (1 February 1867), 5

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The Second Concert of the Orpheus Union, in the Exhibition, took place yesterday evening, and, notwithstanding that it was a half-crown day, the hall was crowded. The principal vocalists were Miss Fanny Carandini, Mrs. Fox, Miss Watson, Miss Fanny Reeves and Mr. Angus. Mr. C. E. Horsley officiated as conductor, and Mr. David Lee presided at the organ. Mr. Gover's talented pupils also appeared during the evening . . . The overture to "Zampa," arranged for one violin and three pianofortes, was performed by six of Mr. Gover's pupils in a very superior manner. Later in the evening two of them, Masters Curtis and Towers, executed a difficult sonata (No. 6 in F [sic]) from Beethoven, and showed themselves fully equal to the requirements of the piece. The gratification of the audience was expressed by hearty applause throughout the evening, the encores being unusually numerous.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Curtis; Frederick Towers

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 May 1867), 8

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MR. JOHNSON, late bandmaster of H.M. 40th Regiment, is forming an amateur MILITARY BAND, on the same principle of tuition as his late one.
Application to join, &c., apply to Mr. Gover, professor of music, &c., 30 Grattan-street, Carlton.

MR. H. B. GOVER'S PUPILS . . . ", The Age (9 October 1867), 5

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. . . gave their first vocal and instrumental concert for the season at the Orderly-room, Grattan-street, Carlton, yesterday evening. The room was well filled, and but for the inclemency of the weather there would doubtless have been a crowded attendance. Since Mr. Gover's last concert, he has brought forward a number of fresh young ladies and gentlemen in addition to those who then performed so successfully. Some of these were rather timid and perhaps not sufficiently far advanced to appear in public, but the majority of the pieces on the programme were surprisingly well rendered. Master F. W. Towers, the senior pupil of Mr. Gover, has long since established his reputation as a very clever pianist, and his performances last evening showed that the measure of success he has already attained has not abated his diligence. A fantasia which he gave in the second part of the entertainment was particularly well executed, and called forth an enthusiastic encore. The violin performances and ballad singing of Master Henry Curtis were also greatly admired, his execution of De Beriot's "Seventh Air," being remarkably good. Among the remaining performers, who especially distinguished themselves were the Misses Terlecki, Master Willie Hunter, Miss and Master Glynn and Master Barker. The overtures to "Zampa" and "William Tell," by the grand orchestra, including nearly all the juveniles, were as well played as the most exacting could wish.

[News], The Argus (9 March 1869), 5

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. . . The choir of St. Jude's Church, under the superintendence of Mr. H. B. Gover, will give some selections of music and singing . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (22 January 1870), 4

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GOVER. - On the 25th of November last, at Derby, England, William Gover, Esq., professor of music, aged 82 years, father of Mr. H. B. Gover, of Carlton. During his professional career, which extended over a period of 65 years, he was musical director to Her Most Gracious Majesty the late Queen Adelaide; also, founder of the Derby Choral Society, and their musical conductor for 35 years. He taught the celebrated band and chorus for the late John Strutt, Esq., of Bridge-hill, Belper, from which emanated some of the leading musicians of the present day; and he retained up to his death the leadership of the band which he formed for the late William Evans, Esq., M.P., of Allestree-hall.

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 June 1871), 8

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OLD COLONISTS' ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL, TOWN-HALL, JULY 1, 1871 . . .
Part II. By YOUNG COLONISTS, 32 Pupils of Mr. H. B. Gover,
GRAND PIANOFORTE and CHORAL CONCERT.
Musical Conductor, Mr. HENRY B. GOVER.
Overture, four pianos, 16 hands, "Le Domino Noir" - Auber.
Chorus, Prayer from Masaniello - Auber.
Caprice, four pianos, eight hands, "Grande Caprice Hongroise" - Ketterer.
Chorus, "O, Hall us, ye Free" - Verdi.
Waltz, four pianos, 16 hands, "Invitation to the Waltz" - Weber.
Chorus, "From our Home" - Verdi.
March, four pianos, eight hands, "Proud Marche Triomphale" - Goria.
Chorus, "Away, away" - Auber.
Theme, varied, eight bands, "Golden Waves" - Wyman.
Chorus, "The Night is Advancing" - Rossini.
Quadrille, four pianos, 16 hands, "Canary Birds" - Linter.
Chorus, "Market Chorus" - Auber . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 January 1872), 4

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MR. H. B. GOVER, School of Music, 31, Lygon street, Carlton, RESUMES his DUTIES Monday, January 15/

"DEATHS", The Argus (26 November 1872), 4

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GOVER. - On the 25th inst., at his residence, No. 34. Lygon-street, Carlton, Henry B. Gover, professor of music, aged 48 years.

"SUNDAY SERVICES", The Herald (4 March 1872), 2

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An "in memoriam" service was held yesterday morning, at St. Jude's, Carlton, in connection with the recent death of Mr. H. B. Gover, who for a long time filled the office of organist. In addition to the usual congregation, there were a great many of the personal friends of the deceased present, the church, notwithstanding the oppressive weather, being quite full . . .

"JOHN DEVEREUX, VIOLIN MAKER", The Age (12 November 1928), 9

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. . . A letter from Mr. R. W. Bickett, of Ballarat, says that some time in the sixties Mr. Devereux presented Mr. W. Gooch (Mrs. Bickett's father) with a violin of his own make, and it passed into the hands of his daughter, Mrs. C. Trewartha, now residing in Mildura. Mr. Walter Gude, the conductor, had a great admiration for the instrument. Mr. Bickett has found on the back of an old photograph the following information:- "These instruments were made by John Devereux in 1861 for Mr. Gover, being the first quartet ever made in the colonies with the fourth string, double bass, with colonial wood.

GRAHAM, Miss (Miss GRAHAM; stage name of Amelia FULHAM; Mrs. William SILVERLOCK)

Contralto vocalist, "Scottish vocalist", pianist, teacher of pianoforte and singing (pupil of Domenico Crivelli)

Born London, England, late 1826 or early 1827; baptised Hackney, 28 January 1827, daughter of Thomas FULHAM and Mary HUGHES
Married William SILVERLOCK (c. 1822-1886), England, c. 1849/50
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 20 January 1853, (per John Melhuish, from London, 7 October)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 8 May 1860 (per Agincourt, for London, via Plymouth, 28 March)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 10 June 1861 (per Lincolnshire from London)
Died Elsternwick, VIC, 4 December 1902, aged 75

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Amelia+Fulham+Silverlock+1827-1902+Miss+Graham (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAHAM-Miss-Amelia-SILVERLOCK (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Hackney, in the country of Middlesex, in the year 1827; register, 1823-40, page 257; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_195155-00135 (PAYWALL)

No. 2050 / [baptised] Jan'y 28th [1827] / Amelia D. of / Thomas & Mary / Fulham / Upper Clapton [St.] H'y / Iron Founder . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Long Acre, St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO 107/1482

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1482_1482-0031 (PAYWALL)

23 Cranbourne St / William Silverlock / Heaf / 29 / Plate Glass Factor / [born] Hampshire
Amelia [Silverlock] / Wife / 24 / Housewife / [born] Middlesex
Amy [?] [Silverlock] / Daugh. / 3 days / St. Martin's
Mary Fulham / Grand Mo. / Widow / 70 / Annuitant / St. Luke's [Middlesex] . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 April 1853), 12

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MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
PROTESTANT HALL. THE first of a series of Two Concerts will take place at the above Hall,
on Monday Evening, 25th inst, under the direction of Mr. George Chapman.
Principal Vocal Performers - Miss Graham (her first appearance,) Mr. Moran.
Leader - Mr. Fischer . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - Annie Laurie - Miss Graham . . .
PART II . . . Song - John Anderson my Joe - Miss Graham . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (conductor)

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 April 1853), 12

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SECOND GRAND CONCERT. MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . . THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, 27th April.
Miss Graham (her second appearance) . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - Annie Laurie (by desire) - Miss Graham . . .
PART II . . . Song - Peace of the Valley, Miss Graham (first time) . . .

"PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Argus (27 June 1853), 7

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The first of a new series of concerts, under the management of Mr. Ellis, of Cremorne Gardens, took place in Noble's Circus on Saturday evening. The band was under the direction of M. Fleury, and played quadrilles and overtures in excellent style and spirit. Miss Graham was encored in "My Norman Valltys, from Roberto, which she sang in a very pleasing manner. This young lady possesses a clear, flexible voice, and although laboring under sore disadvantage, there being no correct accompaniments to her songs, she evidently made a good impression on the audience . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Ellis (manager); Achille Fleury (leader, musical director)

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 July 1853), 8

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OPEN Every Evening. - Admission One Shilling -
Salle de Valentino, late Noble's Circus, top of Bourke-street, east.
Grand Promenade Concerts: Conductor. Mons. Fleury.
Principal vocalists: Miss Graham, Miss Bourne, and Miss Louisa Urie, and Mr. Barlow . . .
proprietor and General Manager, Mr. JAS. ELLIS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Urie (vocalist); Robert Barlow (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 July 1853), 8

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTION - Weekly Concert, Thursday, July 21st.
Principal Vocalists - Mrs. Testar, Miss Graham, and Mrs. L. Urie.
PROGRAMME - PART I . . . Cavatina - Grace (Robert le Diable), Miss Graham - Meyerbeer . . .
PART II . . . Song - Beautiful Spring - Miss Graham - Blockley . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar

"THURSDAY CONCERT", The Argus (21 July 1853), 5

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Under the direction of Signor Maffei, the above entertainment again claims the support of the public this evening, when, judging from the programme, a good concert may be expected. We observe two or three new names, with the reappearance of that of Miss Graham, who is rather a pleasing singer. Again we can point to the moon, and reckon on a full house, especially with the attraction of three ladies.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Maffei

[Advertisement], The Banner (2 December 1853), 2

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The Magnificent Music Hall . . . on the site of Tattersal's Repository, Lonsdale Street,
opposite the Hospital, GRAND MONSTER CONCERTS will he given on MONDAY, and every Evening during the week.
Principal Vocalists: Madame CARANDINI, of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney.
Miss Martin, Miss Graham, and Miss Urie.
MR. FRANK HOWSON, and Mr. Lavenu, of Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London.
A MONSTER RAND! Conductor - Mr. Johnson. Leader - Mr. Fleury.
Director of the Vocal department and Pianiste, Mr. Lavenu . . .

"CONCERT", The Argus (19 December 1853), 5

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Our readers are aware that Madame Carandini, a lady favourably known to in Sydney, has lately been performing here; but as her efforts have hitherto been confined to the music promenades at the great ball-room in Lonsdale Street, many of the fairer portion of our Melbourne music were scared from gratifying their curiosity by the dread of the smoke which as reported to hang over the crowds there nightly assembled. An opportunity of hearing this lady presents itself this evening, when Miss Graham gives a concert at the Mechanics Institution . . . Miss Graham has engaged Mr. Howson, and indeed presents a whole list of new faces, and several musical novelties, we trust that her concert may be very well patronised.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini; Charlotte Martin; Frank Howson; Lewis Lavenu

[2 advertisements], The Argus (12 April 1854), 8

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PIANO-FORTE and Singing Taught, by Mrs. Silverlock (late Miss Graham).
Terms, six lessons for one guinea and a-half, within one mile of Melbourne. Address 30 Queen-street.

GUITAR and French Language Taught, by Mrs. Silverlock (late Miss Graham), at her residence, Great Howard-street, North Melbourne, adjoining the North Star Hotel.

"MRS. HANCOCK'S CONCERT", The Argus (6 October 1854), 5

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This lady gave a concert last evening at the Mechanics' to, we are sorry to add, rather a meagre audience . . . She had to contend against a piano miserably out of tune, and was also badly supported by the accompanyist, a Mr. Bial, who was by no means up to the mark . . . Miss Graham, a contralto of considerable promise, gave, with much feeling, the pretty song "In merry days when we were young" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen Hancock (soprano vocalist); Charles Bial (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 February 1855), 7

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CRITERION HALL. - Miss Graham, the admired Scotch Ballad Singer. Satuiday next. One Shilling.

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 February 1855), 8

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CRITERION HALL.- Grand Promenade Concerts, under the direction of Mr. George Chapman, Admission - One Shilling . . .
Song - Bonnie Dundee - Miss Graham . . .
Part 2nd . . . Song - When I left my Native Vallies - Miss Graham . . .

[News], Mount Alexander Mail (3 August 1855), 3

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We hear that the celebrated contralto singer, Miss Graham, who has beon singing so successfully at the Shamrock, Bendigo, is in Castlemaine, and will sing at the Manchester Hotel, Forest Creek, on Saturday and Monday week.

"MISKA HAUSER'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (17 August 1855), 3

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. . . Some disappointment was caused by the announcement that Miss Octavia Hamilton was unable to sing from indisposition, but Miss Graham came forward to supply her place and was very well received. This lady sang several of those popular songs which have acquired a sort of domestic interest with all Englishmen, and which though simple, old-fashioned, and hackneyed, have become standard melodies from their genuine expression of feeling and their musical excellence. The songs included "Annie Laurie," "Kate Kearney," "I'm sitting by the style, Mary," "Where the bee sucks," "The bonnets of bonny Dundee," "There's nae luck about the house," "Home, sweet home," &c., &c. Miss Graham did full justice to these favourite airs and was several times encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violinist); Octavia Hamilton (mezzo-soprano vocalist)

"BENDIGO", The Age (23 August 1855), 5

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MISKA HAUSER, whose arrival at Bendigo I mentioned in my last, held his first concert in the concert hall of the Royal Hotel, on Saturday evening last . . . Miss Octavia Hamilton, Miss Annie Lewis, and Miss Graham, came in for a fair share of applause.

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (20 October 1855), 3

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BROWN'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, AND ROMAN COLOSEUM, ALBURY,
(ADJOINING MR NUTROL'S, ROSE INN). Unparalleled Treat.
Brown's Troupe of Artistes, Dramatic and Equestrian . . .
Miss Graham, Vocalist and Light Comedian.
Miss Bassman, principal Melo-Dramatic Actress . . .
Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. Riley . . .
W. BROWN, Manager.
C. V. HOWARD, Agent . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Basmann (vocalist, actor); Charles V. Mason (alias Howard) (entertainer, agent); John Riley (actor, vocalist, musician)

? "PRINCESS THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (29 December 1855), 3

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A variety of performances come off to-night at the Princess's, when the new actress, Miss Graham, makes her second appearance.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (7 August 1856), 3

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GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, Pegleg Gully.
MISS GRAHAM begs to announce that a number of talented artistes have kindly offered to assist at her Benefit, which will take place, in the elegant concert room at McGauran's Junction Inn, on Tuesday next, the 12th August. For particulars see future advertisements.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (14 March 1857), 3

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TO PARENTS AND THE LADIES OF SANDHURST AND ITS VICINITY.
MRS. SILVERLOCK. begs to announce her intention of opening a Select Seminary for a limited number of Young Ladies, and she will also receive Pupils for instruction in Music (guitar and pianoforte), Singing, Dancing, and the French Language, at her residence, opposite the Nelson Reef, California Gully, where terms and particulars may be enquired into.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (19 August 1857), 1

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HAYMARKET THEATRE, SANDHURST. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. Performance in Aid of the Benevolent Asylum.
When will be produced Selby's much admired Drama in Two Acts, OF ROBERT MACAIRE.
After which, A MUSICAL MELANGE,
In which Miss Graham and Miss Louisa Swannel (who have volunteered their services on this occasion) will appear . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Swannell (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (1 February 1858), 4

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SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL. GRAND MUSICAL SOIREE.
MR. HENRI WALLERSTEIN'S Grand Evening Concert will take. plane on Thursday next, February 4th . . .
the following eminent Artistes have kindly proffered their valuable services -
MISS LOUISA SWANNELL,
MISS GRAHAM (The celebrated Contralto, her first appearance),
MR. DIXON (The admired Tenor),
MR. SMALL (Comic Vocalist - first appearance) . . .
Pianoforte - MR. HENRI WALLERSTEIN (His first appearance on Bendigo).
EDWARD SALAMAN, Conductor . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (4 February 1858), 3

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SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL. PROGRAMME . . . This Night . . .
PART I . . . Air, National, "Partant Pour La Syrie" - Miss Graham . . .
PART II . . . Ballad, "Little Nell" - Miss Graham . . . Duet, "The Cousins" - Miss Swannell and Miss Graham.
PART III . . . Ballad Scotch - Miss Graham . . .
Conductor - Mr. Edward Salamon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Wallerstein (band leader); Joe Small (vocalist); Edward Salamon (pianist)

"ARBOTT'S LYCEUM", Bendigo Advertiser (8 November 1858), 3

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On Saturday evening Miss Graham, a time-honored professional on Sandhurst, again presented herself before a Bendigo audience at this place of amusement in a novel style of entertainment, styled the "Catharistrian." The attendance was not as large as the novelty of the entertainment might have induced, and the well known merits of the performer might have been expected to attract; but this may be accounted for in a great measure by the very tempestuous state of the evening, which was sufficient to deter any ladies from venturing abroad on such a night, however attractive a programme had been announced. The performance itself was very successful, and though some slight nervousness was evident at the first, the lady went through her really arduous performance in a very creditable manner, which was fully recognised by the continued plaudits of the audience. With regard to the entertainment itself, we may inform those who had not the opportunity of hearing it, that it consists in the delivery of a series of readings and selections in prose and verse from the best writers. These are interspersed and agreeably diversified by anecdote, song, and original composition, the whole forming one of the most pleasing entertainments that has been offered to the Sandhurst public for some time. The whole burden is supported by Miss Graham unassisted, and when we say that the lecture occupied some hour and a half in delivery, it is natural to infer that it must possess considerable merit to keep up the interest of, and amuse an audience, an on last Saturday night. A concert, in which Messrs. Leeman, Fairchild, and Hammond (accompanied by Mr. Salamon) appeared, made a very pleasant finale to this novel and successful entertainment. We understand that the "Catharistrian" will be again presented this evening, and we cordially wish it the success which the talent displayed in bringing it out deserves.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Leeman; Joseph Fairchild; W. H. Hammond (vocalists)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (3 July 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66325252 

GREAT BRITAIN CONCERT HALL . . . FRESH TALENT.
That favorite contralto vocalist, MISS GRAHAM, who will make her first appearance to-night, in conjunction with MR. J. W. BLACK, the celebrated English and Scotch characteristic singer,
and Mr. HARRY GOULSTONE, the renowned double instrumentalist . . .

"TOWN TALK", The Herald (8 July 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244226823 

It would be difficult to pay Madame Stuttaford a greater compliment than was expressed by the large and fashionable assemblage which filled the Prahran Town Hall last night, on the occasion of that lady's benefit. The entertainment provided was excellent, and appeared to give general satisfaction . . . A Miss Graham also made her debut in the Scotch ballad, "The Cameron men," but the impression created by this lady was certainly anything but favourable to at least a large section of her hearers. We regret to have to repeat that the discreditable conduct of a portion of the audience in the gallery, rendered many parts of the concert perfectly inaudible, and trust such behaviour will not be persisted in in future . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford; although simultaneously billed to appear in Ballarat, this was probably Amelia; John Reddie Black, also billed to appear, may not in fact have yet arrived in Ballarat

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (15 July 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66325556 

GREAT BRITAIN CONCERT HALL. GREAT ATTRACTION! TO-NIGHT.
MISS GRAHAM, the admired Contralto, having returned from England, will sing some of the newest novelties of the day, in conjunction with
MR. J. W. BLACK, the celebrated Scotch, Irish, and English characteristic comic singer,
and Mr. HARRY GOULSTONE, the renowned instrumentalist, who will perform nightly on the cornet-a-piston and pianoforte together . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Goulstone (pianist, instrumentalist)

"BALLARAT EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY", The Star (20 September 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66348192 

A concert in aid of the funds of the Ballarat East Public library was given in the Eastern Town Hall on Monday evening. The concert was a gratifying success . . . The company was a numerous one for it included the following persons, all of whom are known to local fame: - Soloists Mesdames Turner, King, and Silverlock; Messrs. Turner, Lake, and the Gentlemen of the German Liederkranz . . . We do not like to make specific allusion to exceptionally good things in an entertainment of this sort, where all the performers are well known and well esteemed, and in which their services are given, for the most part, without fee or reward. The only exception we should make, perhaps, is in reference to Mrs. Silverlock, who made her first appearance here on this occasion - though we presume she has sung in public before. Her voice is a clear and gratifyingly pure contralto, and the songs she sang were lustily applauded and encored . . .
The programme was as follows: Part I . . . contralto song, The Slave's escape (Glover), Mrs. Silverlock . . .
Part II . . . solo, The Bonnie wee Wife (Miles), Mrs. Silverlock . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Turner (vocalist); Eliza King (vocalist, pianist); Thomas King (musician); Austin Turner (vocalist, conductor); John Lake (vocalist)

"LUTHERAN VALEDICTORY SOIREE", The Star (11 October 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66348737 

. . . Mrs. Silverlock then sang to Mr. Weber's accompaniment on the harmonium, "Eve's Lamentation," from King's oratorio "The Intercession" . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Star (24 October 1864), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349116 

The Theatre Royal was opened on Saturday night for the benefit of Mr. Thomas King, a gentleman whose career as a musician in Ballarat bas been a long one, and one in which he has won respect on all sides . . . The vocalists comprised Mesdames F. King and Silverlock; Messrs. D'Angri, Lake and others . . .

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CELEBRATIONS. THE ANNUAL SOIREE", The Star (11 November 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349649 

. . . Song - "I love the dewy twilight," Mrs. Silverlock . . .
Duett - "What are the wild waves saying, Mrs. Silverlock, and Mr. P. Cazaly . . .

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CELEBRATIONS. THE PROMENADE CONCERT", The Star (14 November 1864), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349695 

The sixth and last days' celebration in connection with the Mechanics' Institute Annual Festival was held in the hall of the institute on Saturday evening . . . Mrs. Silverlock's fine voice, tasteful singing, and skilled manner, naturally produced a most favorable impression on the audience, and she was not allowed to escape without repeated compliments from her hearers and their necessary consequences. Her best efforts were "Sweet spirit, hear my prayer," "Constance," and "Comin' through, the rye" . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (19 January 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112882634 

MRS. SILVERLOCK, TEACHER of SINGING and MUSIC. Quarterly or Monthly Pupils received. Residence, Victoria street.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (18 May 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219308665 

MRS. SILVERLOCK (Pupil of Signor Crevelli) Teacher of Music and Vocalization, Removed to Humffray street south.

"SONGS AND SINGERS", The Ballarat Star (22 August 1888), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209446752 

. . . Mrs. Silverlock, mother of the Misses Silverlock, should have received mention among the old originals. She was a well trained vocalist, a pupil of the famous Cruvelli [sic]. Brilliancy of style was her chief characteristic, but she is remembered as, in all respects, a cultured singer . . .

"PROPERTY SALES", The Ballarat Star (4 June 1901), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207498395 

Mr. W. L. Paine reminds readers of the unreserved auction sale of piano and household furniture and effects, which takes place - to day, on the premises, Armstrong street north, a few doors above Macarthur street, on account of Mrs. Silverlock, who is leaving for Melbourne. A large quantity of useful furnishings will be sold; without reserve, including a good rosewood piano, and a large attendance is invited. The sale commences at 12 o'clock.

"DEATHS", The Argus (5 December 1902), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9064011 

SILVERLOCK. - On the 4th December, at "Leith," Elsternwick, Amelia, widow of the late Wllliam Silverlock, formerly of Ballarat.

"DEATHS", The West Australian [Perth, WA] (2 December 1922), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23881133 

SILVERLOCK. - On May 1, 1922, at her private residence, Elsternwick, Victoria, suddenly, Jeanette Annie, artist; also on November 14, 1922. in Auckland, Annie Antonette, late artist, Dease Studio, Perth and Melbourne, beloved daughters of the late William B. and Amelia Silverlock, of Ballarat, and devoted sisters of Mrs. Pearson, Wesley College, Prahran; Edith, of Elsternwick; William O. Silverlock, contractor, Geraldton; and the late Harry Nelson, Perth.

Disambiguation:

An actor, Miss Graham (perhaps recently arrived from New York) appeared for the first time in Melbourne for George Coppin in July 1855.

An Irish actor, Jane Evelyn Birkbeck, active in SA, VIC, and TAS c. 1855, also went by the stage name Miss Graham; she married her colleague, Nathaniel Lewis Griffin, theatrical manager, in Adelaide in October 1855.

"WEDDING", Adelaide Times (5 October 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207074062 

It will be seen by an announcement in another column, that the enterprising Manager of the Victoria Theatre yesterday entered into a more auspicious engagement than ever . . . The charming heroine of this new piece, is that general and much admired favourite of the Adelaide public, known under the nom de guerre of Miss Graham . . .

"MARRIED", Adelaide Times (5 October 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207074070 

On the 4th instant, by special license, at the York Hotel, Rundle-street, by the Rev. John Gardiner, N. L. Griffin, Esq., of the United States, to Miss Jane E. Birkbeck, only daughter of John Birkbeck, Esq., Dublin.

GRAHAM, Henry (1) (SA, 1850) ? = Henry GRAHAM (2) below

Violinist, bandmaster (City Band, Adelaide)

Arrived Adelaide, SA. by 1840
Active Adelaide, SA, 1850

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Documentation:

"ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS", Adelaide Times (3 April 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115307 

. . . Mr. Henry Graham entertained the company by exquisite performances on the violin, in imitation of the bagpipes, a crying baby, a peal of bells, and other sounds, which were uproariously applauded and encored . . .

"FORESTERS", Adelaide Times (10 April 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115434 

The Ancient Order of Foresters held their Anniversary Ball at the Freemasons', Tavern, on Monday evening last. The assembly was highly respectable, and numbered about sixty or seventy couples. Dancing was kept up during the evening with great spirit, and no inconvenience was suffered from heat, the room being capacious enough to accommodate all present comfortably. One gentleman in full Highland costume varied the amusements by cleverly dancing the Highland Fling to the celebrated tune of Tullochgorum, played on the violin by Mr. Graham. With the exception of this amateur's playing, the music was wretched, and kept the most expert dancers continually at their wits' ends to keep time to the humdrum discord of the "Band" . . .

MUSIC: Tullochgorum (tune)

"OPENING OF A FORESTERS' LODGE AT THEBARTON", South Australian Register (23 August 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38439642 

On Tuesday evening the 20th instant, a new Court of this Order was opened at the "Foresters and Squatters' Arms" . . . During the entertainment, the band played a variety of appropriate airs . . . Mr. Graham here played some imitations on the violin . . .

"ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS", Adelaide Times (9 November 1850), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206987578 

The Brothers of the "Cotter's Pride Court" of the Ancient Order of Foresters held their First Anniversary on Friday evening, the 1st inst., at Mr. Bayfield's O. G., Gilles Plains . . . the Chairman introduced the toasts of the evening by proposing "The 'Queen," which was drunk with enthusiasm, accompanied by "God save the Queen," by a portion of the "City Band," brought from Adelaide for the occasion . . .
"Prince of Wales's March," by the band . . .
the band with the "Good Old English Gentleman" . . .
The band - "Bold Robin Hood."
The Band - "The Bonny Breast Knot," a reel, and "The Lass o' Gowrie" . . .
The Band - "We'll not go Home till Morning" . . .
The Band - "Tullochgorum" . . .
The Band - "Muny musk" - Mr. Graham here electrified the company with his inimitable "Mama" and other amusing varieties on the violin.
The Band - "The Groves of Blarney" . . .
The Band, "The Little House under the Hill" . . .
The Band, "Here's a health to all good Lasses" . . .
The Band, "The Bonnets of Blue," and "The Blue Bonnets over the Border" . . .
The Band, "A Good Time coming Boys" . . .
The Band, "St Patrick's Day in the Morning," and "Rory O'More" . . .
The Band, "Keel Row," and "Paddy Carey" . . .
The Band, "For they are Jolly Good Fellows" . . .
The Band, "Napoleon's March" . . .
The Band, "For to Night we'll merry be" . . .
The Band - "A quadrille" . . .
The Band, - "The days that we went gypsying" . . .
The Band, - "The fourth Dragoons' March," by desire. The Band, "Jenny Lind Polka," and "Fille de Regiment." (Beautifully played.)
The Band, - "Duke of York's March" . . .
P. C. R. Norris proposed the health of Mr. Graham and the City Band, and justly praised them for their willingness to contribute to those entertainments. Mr. Graham returned thanks, and assured the company that the Band would be always most happy to add to the attractions and harmony of the Anniversaries of Foresters.
The Band, "Auld lang Syne" . . .

GRAHAM, Henry (2) (Henry Grabham NUTT [sic]; alias Henry GRAHAM) ? = Henry GRAHAM (1) above

Musician, hairdresser, "gentleman"

Born C. 1816/17; son of John NUTT and Mary Ann STEWART
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1857
Married Sarah PEARCE, St. Peter's, Melbourne, VIC, 20 November 1860
Died Melbourne, VIC, 7 October 1874, aged 57/58

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Documentation:

"POLICE. CITY COURT", The Argus (24 July 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7135837

A Mr. Henry Graham, of Melbourne, who described himself as a "gentleman" . . . Witness was a musician, and played last at the Black Bull, but had now retired on his property.

Banns published in the parish of St. Peter's in the County of Bourke in the Colony of Victoria, in the year 1860; register, 1857-85; St. Peter's Eastern Hill

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/9732/images/43331_1831109387_0197-00036 (PAYWALL)

Henry Grabham Nutt / Bachelor / St. Peter's / Little Collins Street / Hairdresser /
Sarah Pearce / Spinster / St. Peter's / [Little Collins Street] / - / [Married] November 20th 1860

"LAW REPORT . . . ADJOURNED THIRD MEETING. IN RE W. H. NUTT", The Argus (21 February 1863), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6483592 

An adjourned meeting was held in the estate of W. H. Nutt, late publican of Talbot . . . a mortgage on the insolvent's property at Talbot is fictitious, it having been executed without consideration, and the existence of the mortgagee, H. Grabham Nutt, being problematical . . . John Denne Wells, examined by Mr. LAWES, deposed that he was a solicitor at Talbot . . . He had never seen Mr. H. G. Nutt, but had received instructions from him. Mr. H. G. Nutt's address was South Australia - Strethvallyn, or some town with a name like that [Strathalbyn]. He had received written instructions from Mr. H. Grabham Nutt concerning the preparation of the mortgage-deed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: His brother William Hughes Nutt (d. SA, 1893)

"Deaths", The Argus (9 October 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5880234

NUTT - On the 7th inst., at his residence, Alma street, Fitzroy, Mr. Henry Grabham Nutt, known as Henry Graham, musician, aged 58 years.

"Funeral Notices", The Argus (10 October 1874), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5880331

THE Friends of the late Mr. HENRY GRAHAM NUTT [sic] (known as Henry Graham, musician) are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will move from his late residence, Alma-street, Fitzroy, THIS DAY, 10th inst, at 2 o'clock.
JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring streets, Melbourne.

GRAHAM, Henry (3) (Henry GRAHAM)

Musician, violinist, viola player, cellist, violin maker and repairer, founder and conductor of the Euphonic Orchestral Society, shorthand instructor, phonographer

Born Scotland, c. 1824
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by December 1871
Died Glebe, NSW, 16 August 1909, aged 85

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GRAHAM, Elizabeth (Mrs. Henry GRAHAM)

Musician, violoncello player, cellist, contrabass / double bass player

Born c. 1840
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by December 1871
Died Woolloomooloo, NSW, 16 January 1884, aged 44

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Summary:

Henry Graham founded the long running Euphonic Orchestral Society in Sydney in 1872.

In the 1870s, when it was still quite rare to encounter women violinists, his wife, Elizabeth Graham, was one of the earliest women on record to play bass string instruments in public anywhere in Australia.

By 1881, the Euphonic society included several women string players, and Henry Graham was reported to be hoping to convene an all-women's "lady's orchestra".

Another offshoot of the society was the Euphonic Quartette Society, which gave concerts of string quartets and string solo sonatas.

Documentation:

[2 advertisements], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 December 1871), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13249331 

MR. H. GRAHAM, Professor of Music, Teacher of the Violin and Pianoforte. 84, Stanley-street, near the Museum.

SHORTHAND. - Instructions on Pittman's system of Phonography, or the art of writing from sound, is given by Mr. HENRY GRAHAM, from London, at 84, Stanley-street, near the Museum.
Shorthand is capable of imparting so many advantages to persons in almost every situation of life, and is of such extensive utility to society, that it is justly a matter of surprise that it has not attracted a greater share of attention, and been more generally practised.

"NEWS OF THE DAY", Evening News (23 December 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114730619 

On Saturday evening the Morton Amateur Dramatic Society gave a very succassful entertainment in the Masonic Hall . . . The society's orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Henry Graham, did much to render the entertainment a success . . .

[2 advertisements], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 January 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13316881

MR. H. GRAHAM, Professor of Music, teacher of the Violin and Pianoforte, 84, Stanley-street.

MUSIC - The Euphonic Orchestral Society's
Instrumental CLASS will resume practice
THIS EVENING, 8th, at 8 p.m. Intending members invited to join; 15s quarter.
H. GRAHAM, 84, Stanley-street.

"EXHIBITION . . . Liberal Arts", Australian Town and Country Journal (29 April 1876), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70590875

. . . Mr. Henry Graham's exhibits of stringed instruments, and their fittings, comprised a fine old violin, supposed to be a Guanerius of the date 1694, several violas, and some old as well as some highly ornamented violins of good quality. One of the violas is a curiosity amongst fiddles. Mr. Graham, who is a most ingenious mechanic as well as skilful musician, took the belly off, varnished the whole of the interior of the fiddle, altered the position of the neck, and shortened the bass bar, and the result is that a tolerably good instrument has been made into a very fine one. The neat glass case in which these exhibits are shown, is a perfect and tastefully arranged show of fittings of every kind for stringed instruments. Mr. Graham also exhibits a highly ornamented music stand, and the violin made out of colonial woods which was shown at the last Exhibition . . .

[News], Evening News (6 July 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107189423 

. . . One of the peculiarities of this concert was a lady contra-bassist and violoncellist, a thing not usually seen in connection with orchestras. The lady in question, Mrs. H. Graham, manipulated the double bass and vialoncello [sic] with considerable skill.

"Music and the Drama", Australian Town and Country Journal (15 July 1876), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70602711

The Euphonic Orchestral Society gave an instrumental and vocal concert at the Temperance Hall, on the 5th instant, under the conductorship of Mr. Henry Graham, whose exertions in the cause of music deserve "honourable mention" for the success with which they are attended. An interesting and somewhat ambitious programme was presented, including an overture by Cherubini, and a symphony by Spohr. In the performance of these, much care was evidenced, and promise of future excellence given. The most noteworthy instrumental solo was that by Master W. Clarke on the violin, a composition known as Vivaldi's Cuckoo, in which he was very cleverly accompanied on the pianoforte by his sister, who proved herself in style and expression quite equal to the task. The boy's power of tone and manner of "bowing" entitle his tutor to much praise, while the talent shown at such an early age will probably develop into a complete mastery over the "king of the band." A quartette by Haydon [Haydn] for two violins, viola, and violoncello, was carefully end well played by Messrs. C. Schiedel, leader, S. Lombe, H. Graham, and Mrs. H. Graham. A duet for flutes, composed by Glover, was so well played by Messrs. H. Graham and A. Lombe as to be encored, by acceding to which an entanglement of tone occurred, partially destroying the previous good impression. Mr. J. Hegarty roused the audience with "The British Lion." Miss Dilling sang very sweetly indeed "There is music in the fountain," and other songs allotted her. There was a good attendance, and applause was lavishly bestowed upon the best appreciated music. Miss Godwin presided very cleverly and efficiently at the pianoforte during the concert.

"THE ECHOLIN OR CIRCULAR FIDDLE", Australian Town and Country Journal (13 April 1878), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70612466 

Mr. Graham, professor of music, residing in Stanley street, has put the question to Nature respecting the echolin or circular fiddle as a musical instrument. The echolin was invented by an American gentleman. Finding a drawing and rather obscure description of the instrument in an English periodical, Mr. Graham studied it carefully, and then set about making one. The echolin differs from the ordinary violin in many respects, not the least noticeable of which is its shape. It bears some distant resemblance to a small banjo, enclosed in a circular case, which has a large opening in the middle of the upper and lower discs, or what would be called in the violin the back and belly. A fiddle neck is attached to the outer case, and the bridge which is high rests on the upper disc of what we may call the enclosed banjo. This disc, answering to the belly of the violin, is composed of sections of old deal obtained from the sound board of a very ancient piano. These sections are arranged artistically, so that the fibres of the wood shall cooperate in the production of sound. The bridge rests on the disc which is composed of several sectors. There is a small block of wood inside which is called a voicer, and the function of which is to regulate the vibrations of the strings. In making the fiddle, Mr. Graham had nothing to guide him as to the thickness of the wood, and we think he made the belly of the inner banjo too thin, the result being a peculiar quality of tone bearing marked resemblance to the acid tone of the oboe. In fact, it would be difficult to distinguish a passage played on the echolin from the same passage played on the oboe. Although the instrument is not loud, yet it gives promise of future excellence. The G string, usually the worst in fiddles, is soft and sweet, and double-stops on all the strings are producible with fine effect. The instrument we speak of is a splendid sample of workmanship, being beautifully polished and profusely ornamented and inlaid with pearl and silver. The stop is the same as that of the ordinary fiddle. It remains to be proved by experiment how far the model of the echolin is applicable to other stringed instruments - the viola, the cello, and the double bass - and whether stringed instruments constructed on this model will lead, by their peculiarities of tone, to new orchestral combinations hitherto unthought of by our composers. The echolin, we believe, will be amongst the exhibits at the forthcoming Agricultural Society's Show, and will, doubtless, be an object of some interest.

"The Euphonic Orchestral Society's Concert", Evening News (28 January 1881), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107212016 

. . . There was a very large orchestra, including a number of ladies, who played respectively the piano, harmonium, violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, and drums. The young lady, Miss L. Minty, who performed on the latter, deserves special mention, both on account of the ability she displayed in managing all the customary orchestral drams, triangle, and bells, as well as on account of the novelty of her position. The fact of her presence as mistress of the drums is accounted for by the additional fact that Mr. Graham is now endeavouring to raise an amateur lady's orchestra. The presence and numerous personal attractions of these ladies, along with those of Miss C. Pearce, Miss Godwin, Miss Whomes, R.A.M., and the tall and graceful contrabassist, Mrs. Graham, who stood at the end of the platform, added considerably to the pleasures of the concert . . .

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 January 1884), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13558698 

GRAHAM. - January 16, 1884, at her residence, 80, Stanley-street, Woolloomooloo, Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, aged 44 years, of peritonitis.

"A MUSICIAN'S SUICIDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 August 1909), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15112460

Henry Graham, a professional musician, aged 85, shot himself dead yesterday at his home in Ferry-road, Glebe. He had hurt his back a few days ago by a fall, and shortly before 9 o'clock his housekeeper told him she would see a doctor about him. A quarter of an hour after she went to his room and found him lying on the floor with a bullet wound in his mouth. A five-chambered revolver was lying near his right hand. It was stated that Graham had not been in good health for some time, and had often remarked to his housekeeper that he would rather shoot himself than receive an old-age pension or bother with doctors.

"A MUSICIAN'S SUICIDE", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 August 1909), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15104571

. . . The late Henry Graham arrived in New South Wales from England in the early days, and ultimately settled at the Euphonic Academy, 80 Stanley street, Sydney where he practised his profession until within a few years ago. Mr. Graham was a musician of no mean order, and many of the present leading violinists of Sydney have passed through his hands. As a violin maker and repairer he was noted receiving special awards of merit at Sydney exhibitions, and was in touch with celebrated violinists who from time to time visited New South Wales. Remenyi paid him a great tribute while here. Mr. Graham also at one time held position under the Government as shorthand instructor. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago, having no family.

"SHORTHAND WRITING In the Public Service", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 April 1931), 17

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16768373

. . . Classes were certainly available at the Y.M.C.A. and at the School of Arts, but these were poorly attended. At the latter place, the teacher was a Mr. Henry Graham, a musician, who devoted as much time to the classes as he could spare from carrying on his better known Euphonic Orchestral Association . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Alan Coggins, Violin and bow makers of Australia (Blackheath: For the author, 2009), 91-92

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)

GRAINGER, John Harry (John Harry GRAINGER; John Henry GRAINGER; J. H. GRAINGER)

Founder of the Adelaide String Quartet Club

Born England, 30 November 1854 [date on headstone]
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 31 January 1877 (per Tanjore, from Galle and Suez)
Married Rosa Annie ALDRIDGE (1861-1922), St. Matthew's, Kensington, SA, 1 October 1880
Died Kew, VIC, 13 April 1917

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GRAINGER, Rose (Rosa Annie ALDRIDGE; Rose ALDRIDGE; Mrs. John Harry GRAINGER)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-636936 (NLA persistent identifier)

ASSOCIATIONS: George Aldridge (father)

GRAINGER, Percy (Percy Aldridge GRAINGER)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-783657 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

[News], The South Australian Advertiser (2 July 1880), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30803709 

Lovers of music in Adelaide have for many years enjoyed the privilege of having the choicest works of the great masters of sacred song interpreted by choral societies of no mean ability, the recent demise of which has been a matter of general regret. Hitherto, however, those who can enjoy and appreciate chamber music of the highest class, have been unable to gratify their tastes, as no society has existed specially devoted to the production of works of that kind, which require for their proper rendition not only musical ability in each individual instrumentalist, but the constant united practice of all who take part in their interpretation, so as to secure the necessary evenness of execution. Within the last few months this want has been supplied by the formation of the Adelaide Quartet Club, whose inception and present success is due in a great measure to the exertions of Mr. John H. Grainger, the honorary secretary. The society, which is strictly private in its character, is composed of ladies and gentlemen who subscribe to secure the services of able instrumentalists, who as professional members undertake the duty of giving a series of concerts at which the works of the great composers are performed, the first place being of course given to those charming and elaborate compositions which Mozart, Haydn, and other masters have written as quartets for strings. The chairman of the quartet club is Mr. A von Treuer, and among the members are most of the well-known musical cognoscenti of the city. The professional members are Mr. John Hall, first violin and leader; Mr. C. Barton, second violin; Mr. E. Gottling, viola; Mr. Frank Winterbottom, violoncello; and M. Jules Meilhan, Herren Heuzenroder, and Breitenstein, pianists. These names are a sufficient guarantee that the music will be interpreted with more than common ablity. The club have already given two concerts at Messrs. Marshall and Son's musicrooms, Rundle-street, and they propose to give four other concerts at intervals of one month during the season. The general public are admitted to the concerts by tickets, which may be obtained from members of the club, and we feel sure that they only require to be more widely known to be largely patronised, and to secure for the club a large accession to the present number of its subscribing members.

"OUR CITY LETTER", Kapunda Herald (14 September 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106565083 

. . . I may mention that the designs for the hotel to be called the Club House, which I believe is to be built on the site of the old central auction mart in King William-street, is now on view. They have been prepared by Mr. Grainger, and the elevation is chaste and effective, a spacious portico being an important and novel feature. The architect has been engaged for some time to a daughter of the late Mr. George Aldridge, and will, I am informed, be married next week. He is not only a clever engineer and architect, but an enthusiast in music. It is to him we owe the formation of the Adelaide Quartet Society, to whose successful concert I have referred in previous letters . . .

"THE ADELAIDE STRING QUARTET", The South Australian Advertiser (27 April 1881), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30815117 

The musical population of Adelaide will be glad to hear that the Adelaide String Quartet have entered upon their second season after a retirement during the summer months. The committee is composed of the following gentlemen: - Chairman, His Honor the Chief Justice; Messrs. C. Barton, A. Boult, J. H. Grainger, E. B. Grundy, W. D. Reed, W. G. Rhind; musical director, Mons. Jules Meilhan.
Instrumentalists - Mr. John Hall, first violin and leader; Mr. C. Barton, second violin; Mr. Chapman, second violin; Mr. Hall, Jun., second violin; Mr. Frank Hales, viola; Mr. Hermann Schrader, viola; Mr. Frank K. M. Winterbottom, violoncello. Pianists, Mons. Jules Meilhan, Mr. Hermann Schrader; hon. secretary, Mr. W. D. Beed. These names are alone sufficient to guarantee a successful season.
The works to be performed are as follows: -
String Quartets: Haydn, Beethoven, Pleyel, Volkmann.
Piano Trios (piano, violin, and cello): Beethoven, Chopin, Hummel.
String Qnintets: Mozart (two violas), Boccherini (two cellos).
Violin Solos: Bach Sonata, Beethoven Sonata.
Violoncello Solos: Mendelssohn Sonata, Lachner.
String Octet: Mendelssohn (four violins, two violas, two cellos).
Piano Solos: Suites, Handel; Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Schubert's Sonata, No. 1; Schumann, Mendelssohn.
String Trio: Corelli.
M. Jules Meilhan also intends to produce Beethoven's concerto, No. 3, G Minor, Op. 37; Mendelssohn's concerto, No. 1, G Minor, Op. 25; and Hummel's concerto.
These selections are exceedingly tasteful, and will render the concerts given by the String Quartet most attractive, and in a musical sense, to most people at least instructive.
Mr. W. D. Reed is an energetic hon. secretary, and has spared neither time nor pains during his connection with the society to facilitate their work in all respects. The members' tickets in classes A, B, and C are respectively £3, £1 15s, and £1 1s., and as a great many of these are already taken up, the present season, should be quite as successful as the past one. The series will consist of eight concerts, given at intervals of about three weeks. The first will take place shortly.

"MUSIC IN ADELAIDE. TO THE EDITOR", South Australian Register (29 May 1885), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44531373

. . . I should now like to hark back a little over old ground. The club was started early in 1880 by Mr. J. H. Grainger, who, in addition to having the sole control of the club, paid the greater part of the loss of the first season. When he left the colony the committee who then managed the club, with Mons. Meilhan as musical director, started with a small deficit, £10, which was wiped out in the second season's operations . . .

"CHAMBER MUSIC. MEMORIES OF THE LATE MR. J. H. GRAINGER. To the Editor", The Advertiser (17 February 1934), 22

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47537297 

Sir - The advent of Mr. Percy Grainger brings to mind the many happy hours I spent fifty-four years ago, when his late father, Mr. John H. Grainger, was a resident of this city. To most people this talented man was known as a leading architect, and it was his winning design for the Prince's bridge, Melbourne, which brought about his change of residence to that city. Outside his profession, to his intimate friends, he was a keen lover of the best classical music, gathering round him some of the best professional and amateur talent in Adelaide.

In the early part of 1880 he conceived the idea of introducing, by means of afternoon concerts, chamber music after the style of the "Monday Pops," so well known then in London, and with the assistance of a few friends, formed the Adelaide String Quartet Club, through which, the music loving people of Adelaide were able to enjoy for the first time a great deal of the lovely music the great composers gave to the world.

Mr. Grainger, owing to his leaving Adelaide, was only hon. secretary of the club for the year 1880. The club had five more very successful seasons after he left, and the committee, headed first by the late Mr. A. yon Treuer., and afterwards by the late Chief Justice (Sir Samuel Way), kept the club going, the sixty or seventy subscribers of the first season being considerably added to as time went on. After the conclusion of the sixth season the club was carried on in conjunction with the Adelaide College of Music for a time, the college later on being taken over by the Conservatorium.

The rehearsals for the quartets and trios were held for the first year in Mr. Grainger's rooms. Lovers of this class of music will understand the pleasure we derived from hearing four string enthusiasts play. The opportunity was also offered me of hearing many rehearsals during the remaining five years of the club's existence. I question whether such a chance to hear and study chamber music has been given since. In Mr. John H. Grainger's case, I believe that the good he did lives after him.

I am, Sir, &c.
WALTER D. REED, Pirie-street.

Bibliography and resources:

"Grainger, John Henry (1855-1917)", Obituaries Australia

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/grainger-john-henry-16798/text28693

John Harry Grainger, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123882780 

GRANT, John (John GRANT; alias "Timon")

Convict, poet, song writer, ? composer, amateur violinist

Born England, 17 May 1776
Arrived Sydney, NSW, May 1804 (convict per Coromandel, from England 5 December 1803)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1811 (per Spring Grove, for London)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRANT-John (shareable link to this entry)

Commentary:

Convict John Grant (b. 1776) arrived in Sydney on the Coromandel in May 1804, and was assigned to work on the farm of James Williamson (1758-1826) at Parramatta. Before the voyage he wrote that he was taking a harpsichord box with him, though almost certainly not containing a harpsichord, a matter addressed forensically by Lancaster. According to Jordan, he wrote on other occasions of his two violins, at least one of which (his father's) he brought with him. On the Coromandel, he played occasionally for the officers in the captain's cabin. In May 1805, he wrote attacking governor Philip Gidley King for his lack of justice, and was deported to Norfolk Island the following month. Writing later of his boat trip from Parramatta to Sydney to join the Norfolk Island transport, he recorded:

Innocence and these noble principles which I have always cherished of liberty make me play my violin amidst these charming scenes of woods etc, which present themselves as we descend the river.

According to Jordan, he celebrated his recovery from a bout of illness and despair on the voyage by playing his violin on the bridge, and, on Norfolk Island, set two poems for performance on the violin, but admitted he was not sufficiently skilled to notate a copy:

I still have not sufficient perseverance to learn "my Notes" and, consequently, I have not made much progress as a Musician, although very often practising.

Cramer notes a later occasion at when the artist John Lewin (1770-1819) offered to repair his violin; see also 1805 below. Grant's papers were discovered by W. S. Hill-Reid, a banking historian, in the vaults of a London bank in 1955.

See also his Panegyric on an eminent artist, Parramatta, NSW, 1804 (London: W. Dawson, ? 1822), in praise of Lewin, which governor King refused to allow to be printed in the Sydney Gazette.

Documentation:

Papers of John Grant, MS 737, National Library of Australia; item 29. Letter, John Grant to his sister Matilda, Norfolk Island, 8 June 1806 (in French), listing his poetical productions in exile; also "Plaintive Ballad," written Parramatta, 1804.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/25290956 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-290670902/findingaid 

[note on "Plaintive Ballad"] . . . Long ago this pathetic little thing was written one night at Williamson's farm, I recollect, my violin in my hand . . .

Bibliography and resources:

W. S. Hill-Reid, John Grant's journey (London, 1957)

Yvonne Cramer, This beauteous, wicked place: letters and journals of John Grant, gentleman convict (Canberra : National Library of Australia, 2000)

Robert Jordan, "Music and civil society in New South Wales, 1788-1809", Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society 98/2 (December 2012), 200

http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=060857840144157;res=IELHSS (PAYWALL)

Geoffrey Lancaster, The first fleet piano: a musician's view (Canberra: ANU Press, 2015), chapter 2: "The first harpsichord brought to Australia: an apocryphal tale"

http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p330471/html/AppK.xhtml (DIGITISED)

See also summary and documentation on this site at:

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/chronicle1801-1810.php#1804-Grant-John

Other references:

The convict harpsichordist, Move Records, Melbourne, 2003/2014; Elizabeth Anderson, harpsichord; including dramatised readings from Grant's papers (from Cramer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhedsTzvdGI 

http://www.move.com.au/disc/elizabeth-anderson-the-convict-harpsichordist 

John Grant, AustLit

https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A17151 (PAYWALL)

GRANVILLE, Emile de = Emile DE GRANVILLE

GRASSIE, James (James GRASSIE; James Grassie HILLGAY)

Squatter, poet, songwriter, reporter and translator of Indigenous song

Born Cromarty, Scotland, 24 May 1816; baptised 8 June 1816, son of Peter GRASSIE and Christian WATSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 11 November 1852 (per Rip van Winkle, from Liverpool, 2 August; Scot, age "24") [PROV]
Died Narracoorte, SA, 17 October 1898, aged 84 [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Grassie (TROVE tagged)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Grassie+1816-1898 (TROVE tagged)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRASSIE-James (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"ORIGINAL POETRY. PRATKAIE. THE SPIRIT OF NIGHT", Geelong Advertiser (15 June 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91863572

"ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN", Geelong Advertiser (31 October 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91866373

"ORIGINAL POETRY. THE LUBRA", Portland Guardian (20 April 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64568283

"AUSTRALIAN MINSTRELSY", Portland Guardian (2 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64510143

"Black-eyed Zitella sat weeping alone (words by James Grassie. Set to music by David Stanhope, Melbourne)", in George Thomas Lloyd, Thirty-three years in Tasmania and Victoria (London: Houlston and Wright, 1862), 463

https://archive.org/details/thirtythreeyear00thomgoog/page/n487/mode/2up

"SONG. THE BANKS OF WANNON WATER", Portland Guardian (28 September 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64569447

"ZITELLA", Border Watch (20 May 1874), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77550908

"SONG OF THE SWAG", Border Watch (16 August 1876), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77486395

"DEATH OF MR. JAMES GRASSIE", The Advertiser (21 October 1898), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29422309

Bibliography and resources:

Andrew Peake, James Grassie: poet and Aboriginal story teller of Victoria (Glandore: Author, 2014)

Jason Gibson, [Review], Aboriginal history 39 (2015), 287-89

https://www.jstor.org/stable/43687053 (PAYWALL)

http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p332783/pdf/review10.pdf (FREE DOWNLOAD)

GRAU, John George (Johann G. GRAU; John George GRAU; Thomas George GRAU)

Professor of music, pianist, teacher of the pianoforte and harmonium, government interpreter

Active QLD, 1861 [naturalisation index]
Died Toowoomba, QLD, 27 December 1868

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+George+Grau+d1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (31 October 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150315975 

FOR SALE, TWO VIOLINS,
both complete, - one at 20s., and one at 35s.
Can be seen at the Chronicle Office.
T. J. GRAU, Music Teacher,
Rose Hill. Maryborough, Oct. 14, 1861.

[Advertisement], The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser [Toowoomba, QLD] (20 August 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75511142 

ON FRIDAY, 21ST AUGUST, A SUBSCRIPTION BALL WILL BE GIVEN
By T. G. Grau, Pianist, AT THE ARGLYE ROOMS, opposite Mr. Frazer's, Ruthven Street . . .

"GERMAN INTERPRETER", The Darling Downs Gazette (28 July 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75512138

Mr. John George Grau has been appointed German Interpreter by the Government, for Toowoomba.

[Advertisement], The Darling Downs Gazette (22 April 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75514256

Music. PROFESSOR GEORGE GRAU is prepared to give lessons on the Piano, Harmonium, Violin, Singing, and the German language. Music copied. Apply to this office. Toowoomba, April 21, 1861 [sic, 1865]

[Advertisement], The Toowoomba Chronicle and Queensland Advertiser (22 May 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212782877 

TEACHING PIANOFORTE MUSIC, HARMONIUM, AND THE GERMAN LANGUAGE.
T. G. GRAU is prepared to give Lessons in Pianoforte and Harmonium Music, and the German Language.
One Quarter (i.e. 24 Lessons) £3 sterling.
Apply at Mr. H. FLORI'S, Prince of Wales Hotel, James street, Toowoomba.
Toowoomba, May 4, 1867.

"TOOWOOMBA", The Queenslander (2 January 1869), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20322221

On Sunday morning last Mr. Grau, for a long time the German interpreter at the Toowoomba Police Court, and a professor of music, was found dead on the floor in one of the rooms of Mr. Flori's public-house. A magisterial inquiry was held on the sad event by Mr. Eliott, P.M., and a post mortem examination was made by Drs. Roberts and Becker, who stated that deceased had died of strangulation, caused by the effects of drink. Evidence was given that the deceased could not be persuaded to retire to rest on Saturday night, but insisted on sleeping in an arm-chair. On the following morning the unfortunate man, as we have before stated, was found dead on the floor. On Monday last he was followed to the Drayton and Toowoomba cemetery by the German minister, the Rev. Mr. Hagar, and a respectable cortege of his friends, where he was interred about noon. Requiescat in pace. - Toowoomba Chronicle.

NOTE: Death records gives his forenames as John George, the inquest record as Thomas George

GRAUPNER, Flora (Flora GRAUPNER)

Soprano vocalist, actor

Born Melbourne, VIC, 1869; daughter of Hermann GRAUPNER and Hilda KALLMANN
Died Leichhardt, NSW, 3 March 1920, aged 50

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Flora+Graupner+1869-1920 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

"THEATRE ROYAL. QUEEN'S EVIDENCE", The Argus (17 February 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5932599

. . . The now blind woman pays a visit to Ada, being guided down the steps from the lock side by little Arthur Sydney (little Flora Graupner). The acting of little Flora throughout was perfect . . .

"MELBOURNE THEATRES", South Bourke and Mornington Journal (12 May 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70016782

[H.M.S. Pinafore] . . . Miss Flora Graupner's representation of Josephine, the Captain's daughter, must be looked upon as one of the finest pieces of amateur acting we have had the pleasure of witnessing.

"OPERA HOUSE", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 July 1889), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13729982

"Moustique" continues to be well received, thanks in no small measure to its able interpretation by all concerned. Miss Flora Graupner, in particular, is entitled to high praise for her singing and the freshness of her acting in the title role.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Kowalski (composer, Moustique)

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 March 1920), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15879607

GRAUPNER. - March 3, at Leichhardt, Duntroon private hospital, Flora Graupner, daughter of the late Herman Graupner, of Melbourne, aged 50.

"DEATH OF FLORA GRAUPNER. Comic Opera Favorite", Evening News (4 March 1920), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117726491

Miss Flora Graupner, one of the most popular and gifted of the Royal Comic Opera Company in its halcyon days, died yesterday at Duntroon Private Hospital, Leichhardt. Miss Graupner was contemporary with Nellie Stewart, Florence Young, Violet Varley, William Elton, Wallace Brownlow, Charles Ryley, Henry Bracey, Howard Vernon, and Joseph Tapley, and two of her best performances were as Elsie Maynard in "The Yeoman of the Guard," and as Phyllis in "Iolanthe." Her sweet soprano voice enhanced the productions of "The Old Guard" and "The Gondoliers." Miss Graupner, who was the daughter of the late Herman Graupner, of Melbourne was 50 years of age.

"STAGE GOSSIP. PLAYS AND PLAYERS", The Argus (13 March 1920), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1682203

Image:

Flora Graupner, as Princess Iris in Djin-Djin (music by Bert Royle and Leon Caron; J. C. Williamson Christmas pantomime 1895-96)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/15507113

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/257126 (DIGITISED)

GRAVELY, Arthur (Arthur GRAVELY; A. GRAVELY; A. GRAVELEY)

Amateur vocalist (secretary of the Sydney Sacred Harmonic Society), ironmonger

Born Basingstoke, England, 30 November 1814; son of Thomas Scutt GRAVELY (1781-1842) and Ann SWEETAPPLE (1785-1843)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 October 1839 (free per Melrose, from London, 17 May)
Married Sarah BLANCHARD (d. 1879), Independent Chapel, Sydney, NSW, 8 July 1842
Died Sydney, NSW, 31 October 1852, aged 37/38

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Gravely+1814-1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Summary:

Gravely was a founding member of the Sydney Sacred Harmonic Society and, along with George Yarnton, a proponent of "Singing for the million", through what they called "People's singing classes for the practice of devotional psalmody".

His professional musical associates in the latter during 1851 included a Mr. Stevens and William Swain.

He and his wife were apparently close friends of Lancelot Threlkeld, who was one of the officiating clergy at Gravely's funeral.

The burial prayers, later published with Robert Ross's funeral oration, included the words of a hymn, "Spirit leave this house of clay", which may perhaps have been sung.

Documentation:

Register of births, Monthly meeting of Alton (Quaker), 1756-1837; UK National Arcives, PRO RG 6 / 396

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/7097/images/41815_b0152713-00028 (PAYWALL)

[Date born] 1814, 30 of 11 mo. / [place] Basingstoke / Son [of] / Thomas Scutt & Ann Gravely / Basingstoke / Grocer

Also on same page - siblings Edward, born 1816 / Mary Sweetapple, 1817 / Frederick, born Godalming, 1818

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", Australasian Chronicle (4 October 1839), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31726554

OCT. 3. - The brig Melrose, 288 tons, Nicholson, from London, the 17th of May, with a general cargo. Passengers, Messrs. John Fordsham, Thomas F. Mann, James Stannaford, Arthur Gravely, John Beveridge, Joseph Field, William Alexander Bissett, James Welch, and William Mallyn.

"MARRIED", The Australian (11 July 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37115557 

At the Independent Chapel, Sydney, on Friday, the 18th instant [sic, ? 8th], by the Rev. Dr. Ross, Mr. Arthur Gravely, of George-street, to Sarah Blanchard, second daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Lloyd, of Norwood, Surry.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 June 1850), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12919046

SINGING FOR THE MILLION. CONGREGATIONAL PSALMODY.
THE continued influx of fresh members into the Elementary Singing Class of the Sydney Sacred Harmonic Society being found to retard the progress of the Class, (now numbering one hundred individuals), notice is hereby given that, on Friday evening next, the 28th instant, the class will recapitulate previous lessons, and recommence, after which no fresh members will be admitted into the class.
The terms of admission have been fixed at the lowest possible rate (three shillings per quarter), to render the benefits as extensive as possible, and it is hoped that Christians of all denominations, particularly Sunday School Teachers and Scholars, will unite to forward to the utmost of their ability, "the great work of uplifting psalmody from its degraded and prostrate condition, and of giving to it, in the midst of our churches, a position corresponding to that which it occupies in the Word of God."
Cards of membership and full particulars may be obtained of A. Gravely, 320, Pitt-street; or of Mr. Yarnton.
Sydney, June 24.
The theory of this mode of teaching is so perfect, that one thousand may be taught as easily as one hundred.

[Advertisement], The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (21 September 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251539795 

SINGING FOR THE MILLION.
THE Committee of the People's Singing Class for the Practice of Devotional Psalmody having completed their arrangements for the formation of another Elementary Class, hereby give notice that Class B will be formed on Monday, 23rd instant, and will meet in the Scotch Church (Mr. Blair's), at the corner of Pitt and Bathurst streets, at 7 o'clock p.m. -
To render the benefits as general as possible the class fees have been fixed at-
1s. per quarter for children under 14 years.
2s. per quarter for other persons.
Tickets for the new class and music may be obtained at the door, or of
Mr. Caldwell, 200, Pitt-street
Gravely, 320, Pitt-street
Holroyd, Haymarket
J. M. Illidge, George street
Richardson, Botany Road
Steven's Woolloomooloo-street
Vickery, 367, George street.
ARTHUR GRAVELY, Secretary.
Sydney, September 18.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 January 1851), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12923843

SINGING FOR THE MILLION.
THE Committee of the People's Singing Class for the Practice of Devotional Psalmody, beg to announce, that having been kindly allowed the use of the Congregational Church, Pitt-street, (the Rev. Dr. Ross'), they purpose holding the concluding meeting of the quarter on Wednesday Evening the 8th, at 7 o'clock, in the above place of worship, and respectfully invite the attendance of the public; when the three classes at present in existence will be united for the evening. Class A was WdS formed six months since, classes B. and C. each three months ago, having together upwards of 360 pupils under tuition; part singing being but just commenced.

The object of the People's Singing Class is the improvement of Congregational Psalmody by imparting such a knowledge of the elements of singing, in the improved system of Mainzer, Hullah, and others, as shall enable the people to join in the praises of the Sanctuary in an effective and proper manner.

The motive for inviting the public to be present on this occasion is not for display, but to give the Christian citizens of Sydney an opportunity of judging for themselves of the merits of the system of teaching pursued, and to induce them to respond to the disinterested and liberal views of the Committee (whose aim from the first has been to reduce the charges to the lowest sufficient amount, and thus render the advantages available to the masses,) by joining in hundreds the new class it is intended to form; the peculiarity in the popular system of teaching being that hundreds can be taught more effectually than tens, and thousands better than hundreds - classes of upwards of 3000 being common in England.

The difficulties that the Committee have had to contend with in the production of their exercises, &c., have been great in consequence of there being no music type available in the colony. They have, however, with the aid of the lithographer, succeeded, and have placed thirty pages of exercises in the hands of the pupils, and have just issued the first number of a tune book arranged for four voices.

The new class, B., will hold its first meeting at the room rented by the Committee, the Rev. W. Blair's chapel (late the Rehoboth), corner of Pitt and Bathurst streets, on Tuesday evening, 14th proximo, at 7 o'clock.

Class A. will commence its third quarter in the same building on Wednesday evening, the 15th, at seven. Singers who have not previously joined, who possess a sufficient knowledge of music, will, on the approval of the Teacher, be admitted to this class. The class fees are - for children under 14 - 1s. per quarter. For other persons - 2s.
Cards of membership, and music, may be obtained at the room on the nights of meeting, or of the Honorary Secretary, 320, Pitt-street.
N.B. - No charge will be made to visitors for admission on the 8th; but a collection will be made at the close to defray the expenses of the public night. The balance will be paid into a fund for the purchase of an instrument, of which the cluss has great need, and to which about £20 has already been subscribed.
The programme, with words, to be had at the door - price one penny.
ARTHUR GRAVELY, Honorary Secretary, January 3.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Mainzer; John Hullah

"To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 January 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12924005 

Gentlemen, - I have never been more pleased with a public exhibition or entertainment since my arrival in this colony, than I was on Wednesday evening. It took place in the Independent, or Congregational Chapel, in south Pitt-street, which had been kindly lent by Dr. Ross, to Mr. Stevens for the use of his singing class. Dr. Ross was in the chair. The body of the Chapel was filled with spectators, as well as the eastern ends of the two galleries. The western ends, were filled with the class; and Mr. Stevens, as leader, stood in front of the organ, with a long roll of paper in his hand, used by him in keeping time. Dr. Ross sat in the body of the chapel, and faced the organ; and the congregation on the ground floor, in order to face the leader of the singers, had to sit rather sideways, but with perfect convenience. The Chapel was cheerfully full in all quarters. The class in the galleries at the east ends consisted of young men and women, and boys and girls, all apparently belonging to respectable families. The female portion sat in pews by themselves. Dr. Ross opened the meeting by stating, that it was the wish of the leader, and his own wish, that as the place was sacred, and the pieces to be sung of a devotional character, it was requested that no outward tokens of approbation of any kind would be made, but each piece received with silence. A gentleman, Mr. Gravely, the secretary of the institution, then read a short but interesting report of the history of the Classes, by which we understood that three consisted of about 350 members of all ages and both sexes, and that they had not been in the classes, save a few, more than nine months, and a great many not more than three months, so that whatever might have been their proficiency, the company assembled could judge of it.

The Programme consisted of two parts, each of six pieces. The last piece was the Queen's Anthem.

We can hardly say which piece we liked best, the whole were so good and so exciting; we mean exciting as regards the highest feelings of man's nature, adoration. These young people, with their leader, carried the people away with them. Mr. Stevens (this we understood was the leader's name) seems to us singularly qualified for the office he has undertaken. Full of enthusiasm as he waves his paper wand, with a fine voice well tutored, and under command so as to strike the first and every succeeding note distinctly and with energy, yet without harshness or stoccato [sic], he inspired his audience as he must have done his pupils. Under his impulse, the scholars were never weary, so long as they could make intonation. Thus all the pieces went off with delight; not indeed for the perfection of the melody, nor for the faultlessness either of solo voices, or the chorus, but because there was life and soul in the manner of the singing, and excellent time was kept. The class mind was at work, and so covered all physical defects. Those defects were however few, and made no impression against the general effect.

We can hardly say which piece we greatly preferred. They were all good. The piece commencing "Prayer is the burthen of a sigh, the falling of a tear, &c." was perhaps the most pathetic, and the last trumpet chorus the most heart-stirring. As the class proceeded they increased in energy, till towards the latter end of the second part they strained their voices, and so far the harmony of the latter chorus though louder, was not such good music as those of the first part. When a Prussian regiment lifts up its voice, the strong voices by command, sing under their strength, that the weaker and softer voices may be heard, and form a part of the chorus of notes that fill the air from the throats of a thousand men. If the stronger voices of a choir of soldiers, or children, be not kept in check, all pleasure will be taken from the weaker voices, and the chorus itself will not be so musical, though louder. But it is music that the leader and the audience require, chiefly, and before all; power and volume are the secondary consideration.

Gentlemen, I congratulate the class on their labours, and society at large on the fact of our young men, and youth of both sexes, devoting their leisure to an accomplishment, which in its social tendencies and connexions is admirable; in its refinement is unquestionable; and which (before all) in its tendency to true and sincere piety is certain. No man could sit and see Mr. Stevens at the head of so many young people all full of emulation of the best kind, uttering sentiments of grandeur and pathos in one strain of divine harmony without being made the better for it. The devotion which was felt on this occasion by the whole assembly was equal and similar to what a congregation feels when it listens to a thrilling sermon full of wisdom and vital religion.

We could understand pretty well the words of the pieces sung, the boys articulated and enunciated the syllables, and above all the last syllable, tolerably well. This is a very great point in all singing. Half the professional singers cannot be heard, even with a book before you. Without a book, you cannot catch a word. Mr. Stevens' class must keep this diligently in mind. Mr. Stevens, himself, pronounces the syllable ed, id. I have always heard it pronounced ed by Braham and other first-rates; and ed gives more expansion to the throat than id; the latter syllable, closes the mouth, and weakens the note most annoyingly.

A FIRM FRIEND TO POPULAR PSALMODY, AND TO ASSEMBLAGES OF THE YOUNG, FOR MENTAL IMPROVEMENT AND RECREATION.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Braham

MUSIC: Prayer is the soul's sincere desire (words; tune: unidentified)

See also: "THE PEOPLE'S SINGING CLASS", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (11 January 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251533267 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12927590

SINGING FOR THE MILLION.
MR. STEVENS having resigned his connexion with the People's Singing Classes for the practice of Devotional Psalmody, the Committee beg to announce that Mr. Swain, late of the Chapel Royal, Windsor, a gentleman just arrived in the colony, has accepted the professorship, and will meet the classes as follows:
THIS EVENING, at Surry Hills.
Each Monday, at Balmain.
Tuesday, Class B., Pitt-street.
Wednesday, Class A, Pitt-street.
Succeeding Thursday, Surry Hills.
At 7 o'clock p.m.
By order of the Committee,
ARTHUR GRAVELY,
Honorary Secretary. May 30.

"DIED", Bell's Life in Sydney (6 November 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59775530

At his residence, Pyrmont, on Sunday, 31st ultimo, after a few hours' illness, Mr. Arthur Gravely, aged 37 years.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 December 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12942148 

GRAVELEY'S COOKING APPARATUS, and General Iron and Tin Manufactory, No. 320, Pitt-street, Sydney. THE friends of the late A. Graveley, and the public, are respectfully informed that orders for the above will continue to be executed with punctuality, care, and every possible despatch. Communications to the undersigned will have immediate attention. CHARLES YOUNGER.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Younger

Other sources:

A funeral sermon, on occasion of the death of Mr. Arthur Gravely, with the service at the grave, by Rev. Dr. Ross (Sydney: [s.n.], 1852)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35130413 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-404051498 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Ross (d. 1862)

A copy of L. E. Threlkeld's A key to the structure of the Aboriginal language (Sydney, 1850), now in the State Library of Victoria, has a handwritten dedication on fly-leaf: "To our dear Sarah and Arthur Gravely with kindest regards from The Author, Sydney, January 1st 1851"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17832141 

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/110378 (DIGITISED)

GRAVES, Charles Alfred (Charles Alfred GRAVES)

Amateur musician

Born Kangaroo Point, Hobart, TAS, 28 August 1856
Died Ringarooma, TAS, 17 June 1934

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAVES-Charles-Alfred (shareable link to this entry)

Summary (First Families):

While in Hobart Charles became a very keen rower and musician. He played the violin and "flutina", an instrument similar to a piano accordion. He became great friends with the Roland-Skemps, a well known Tasmanian family, who shared his love of music.

Documentation:

"DEATHS", Examiner (18 June 1934), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51873317 

Bibliography and resources:

ROBERT GRAVES AND SOPHIA MORGAN and descendents; First Families (archived at Pandora, 2005)

http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/10421/20041220-0000/www.firstfamilies2001.net.au/firstfamily56ab-2.html

GRAVES, John Woodcock (the elder) (John Woodcock GRAVES)

Songwriter, lithographer, artist

Born Wigton, Cumberland, England, 9 February 1795; baptised 6 March 1795, son of Joseph GRAVES and Ann MATTHEWS
Married (1) Jane ATKINSON (d. c.1817), Westward, Cumberland, England, 10 February 1816
Married (2) Abigail PORTHOUSE (d. 1856), Wigton, Cumberland, England, 8 May 1821
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 13 August 1834 (per Strathfieldsay, from London, 1 May)
Died Ringarooma, TAS, 17 August 1886

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Woodcock+Graves+1795-1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462670 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAVES-John-Woodcock (shareable link to this entry)

Summary (after Campbell 1972):

Graves's father, a plumber, glazier and ironmonger, died in 1803, leaving debts. At 14 in Cockermouth Graves was apprenticed to his uncle George, a painter of coach signs. At one time, Graves hoped to study art and later painted several portraits in oils. About 1815, his apprenticeship completed, he acquired interests in a carding mill at Caldbeck.

At Caldbeck he met and got to know the farmer, horse-dealer and huntsman, John Peel (1776-1854). At Peel's house, in 1824, Graves wrote impromptu the five verses D'ye ken John Peel?, and sang them to a tune called Bonnie Annie. A MS source dated c. 1840, by John Rook, of Graves's hometown, Wigton, gives the tune, as Graves perhaps knew it, thus:

In the anglicised published version of 1866, the first verse and chorus is:

D'ye ken John Peel with his coat so gray?
D'ye ken John Peel at the break o' day?
D'ye ken John Peel when he's far, far a-way.
With his hounds and his horn in the morning?

Chorus: 'Twas the sound of his horn call'd me from my bed,
And the cry of his hounds has me oft-times led;
For Peel's view halloa would 'waken the dead,
Or a fox from his lair in the morning.

Later in Tasmania, after Peel's death he wrote "Monody on John Peel" and "At the Grave of John Peel."

After emigrating to Van Diemen's Land in 1834, Graves tried various occupations and was granted 640 acres (259 ha) on Bruny Island. In May 1836 he advertised as willing to repair, paint and varnish carriages, paint portraits and heraldic devices and undertake japanning, plumbing and glazing. In 1842, he was detained at New Norfolk asylum for apparent insanity, and later went to New Zealand, returning to Hobart Town about 1845. Erratic and eccentric, he lived on Satellite Island with his son Joseph, with whom he carried on "a very fierce war". In 1856 he was described as "a most violent and dangerous person and certainly unfitted to be at large".

Documentation:

John Woodcock Graves and family, arrivals, per Strathfieldsay, 13 August 1834; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:397692; CSO1/1/742 p82 and 102-103

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/397692 

"John Woodcock Graves, an autobiographical fragment", in The songs and ballads of Cumberland, to which are added dialect and other poems . . . edited by Sidney Gilpin (Carlisle: George Coward, 1866), 408-15

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA408 (DIGITISED)

"NEW MUSIC", The Mercury (10 April 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8868858

We are informed that Mr. Graves has now in the press a spirited colonial hunting song, called "Lovely Banks." The original music is said to be excellent, and is composed by Mr. Packer of this city. It will come out with accompaniments for piano or voices, and dedicated to the Melton Mowbray hunt.

The following is from the Orchestra, published in London, 16th December, 1870:-

Mr. Sidney Gilpin, the editor of "Songs and Ballads of Cumberland" states in a communication to the Field, apropos of a discussion, that the hunting song, known by the name of "D' ye ken John Peel" was written by John Woodcock Graves, of Hobart Town, Tasmania, who is still hearty and hale, though bordering on fourscore years. Mr. Graves left England - as his brief autobiography shows - soon after he had written the song, and settled in Tasmania nearly forty years since. The verses, in the meantime, being handed about from one person to another, orally or in manuscript, became extremely popular, first among the Cumberland hills where they had their birthplace, and ultimately throughout the hunting circles of the country at large.

"The Old System of Hunting", The Queenslander (23 October 1875), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18338649 

"DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN", The Mercury (18 August 1886), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9125667

There died yesterday at his place of residence, in Liverpool-street, John Woodcock Graves, an old colonist, who was verging on his hundredth year [sic, 90th]. He came to Tasmania, in June, 1833 [sic, recte August 1834], as providore of the emigrant ship Strathfield, and after a short sojourn in Sydney returned to Tasmania where he settled down for the remainder of his days. Only three of his fellow passengers now remain alive, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Watkins, and Mr. Wiggins.

Two of his sons have made their mark in the colony. John Woodcock Graves, the eminent barrister, now deceased, who during his lifetime took a great interest in all connected with Tasmania, and Joseph Graves, who owns large timber mills at Southport, and was the mainstay of his father in his old age. One of his daughters is Mrs. Hubbard, who resides in Melbourne, and takes a great interest in charitable institutions.

The name of John Woodcock Graves will go down to posterity as the author of the well-known hunting song "John Peel." He was a native of Cumberland, England, and the song with its rattling chorus was descriptive of the fox hunting for which the border counties on each side of the Tweed are famous. There a hunt dinner - of which there are many in the season - is regarded as incomplete without the well known refrain of "D'ye ken John Peel" as the flowing bowl passes round, and the welkin rings again and again with the hearty chorus. Some years ago the huntsmen of his native country testified their appreciation of the author of their favourite song by sending him a present. The song was a favourite of the deceased, and those who have heard him sing it, acknowledge that he did so with all the warmth of a Cumbrian. Mr. Graves died of those ailments which surrounded old age, and was attended in his last hours by the Rev. Mr. Finnis.

"Deaths", The Argus (20 August 1886), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11569878

GRAVES. - On the 17th inst., at Hobart, Tasmania, John Woodcock Graves, formerly woollen manufacturer, Wigton, Cumberland, England, aged 100 years and six months [sic]. Cumberland and South African papers please copy.

"JOHN WOODCOCK GRAVES", The Mercury (3 January 1887), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9129810 

The West Cumberland Times of October 2 in its "Countryside Crack," gives a lengthy review of the life and family connections of this well-known Tasmanian celebrity, from which we take the following extracts: . . .

NOTE: This is the most comprehensive and detailed biography of Graves

"JOHN PEEL. CAREER OF JOHN WOODCOCK GRAVES", The Examiner (23 February 1935), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51921032

NOTE: Another detailed biography of Graves

Song documentation:

"Songs of John Woodcock Graves", in The songs and ballads of Cumberland, 416-424

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA416 (DIGITISED)

[1] D'ye ken John Peel? [AIR: "Bonnie (of Cannie) Annie" . . .], 416-17

[2] Monody on John Peel, 418-19

[3] At the grave of John Peel, 420-21

[4] O give me back my native hills, 421-22

[5] Nursery song [My father died and I didn't know how] [AIR: Miss McCloud], 423

[6] O let me buss the lasses yet, 424

"HUNTING. JOHN PEEL (IN DIALECT)", Chronicle [Adelaide, SA] (27 September 1919), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89162656 

From the Manuscript of John Woodcock Graves.

Did ye ken John Peel wid his cwote sae Gray?
Did ye ken John Peel at the breck o' the day?
Did ye ken John Peel gayin far far away -
Wie his hoons and his horn in a mwornin?

Chorus - For the sound o' the horn caw'd me fra my bed,
As the cry o' the hoons me often has led,
For Peel's view-holla wad waken the dead
Or a fox frae his lair in a mwornin . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Albert Nicholson, "PEEL, John", Dictionary of national biography 44 (1895), 207

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Peel,_John_(DNB00)

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page%3ADictionary_of_National_Biography_volume_44.djvu/219 (DIGITISED)

A. W. Campbell, "Graves, John Woodcock (1795-1886)", Australian dictionary of biography 4 (1972)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/graves-john-woodcock-3654

"John Woodcock Graves", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO)

https://www.daao.org.au/bio/john-woodcock-graves 

Susan Margaret Allan, Folk song in Cumbria: a distinctive regional repertoire? (Ph.D thesis, University of Lancaster, 2016), 2-8, 99, 126, 166

http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/86194 

"D'ye ken John Peel (song)", Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'ye_ken_John_Peel_(song)

Other:

There is a photograph of his son, John Woodcock Graves, the younger (1829-1886), with Truganini (Hobart: Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts)

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NS407-1-54

GRAY, Elizabeth Anne ("Bessie") (Mrs. Robert GRAHAM) see main page Elizabeth Anne GRAY

Songwriter, amateur vocalist

GRAY, Maria Catherine (Mrs. James LEITH HAY; LEITH-HAY) see main page Maria Catherine GRAY

Songwriter, whistler

GRAY, John (John GRAY)

Musician, violin player, fiddler

Active Geelong area, VIC, 1859

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAY-John (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"CHILD'S REMAINS FOUND. CORONER'S INQUEST", Geelong Advertiser (31 December 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146567277 

Yesterday at the Retreat Hotel, a Coroner's inquest was held upon the view of the remains of a child found lying in a decomposed state wrapped in a bundle, near Mrs Greg's house, South Geelong . . .
John Gray sworn - Yesterday about noon I was lying on the sofa in my own house, when my boy, came running in and said to his mother "he had found a baby." I said "Oh nonsense. He said "I have, for I saw the arm and hand." I went outside immediately and saw a bundle llying a little round the corner near Mrs. Gregg's door . . .
By Detective Duross - I came home yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and entered by the back door, and therefore I did not pass by the front of Mrs. Gregg's door. I had been in Geelong that morning, at the Gretna Green public-house. The only bundles I brought home were two violins in one bag, and a tambourine in a handkerchief. These bundles I brought the morning before yesterday from Mr. Garmain's hotel, where I had been fiddling during the Christmas holidays. I brought no bundle from town yesterday morning. I swear I never saw that bundle until my boy showed it to me.
By the Coroner - Mrs. Gregg and I are on good terms.
By Duross - I did not play anywhere the night before last. I was at home during the whole of that night. I rose about 7 o'clock in the morning, and went to town, and returned about 10 o'clock, and lay down until the boy told me he had found the bundle . . .
The jury, after some consideration, returned the following verdict:
"The remains of the child, name unknown, were found on the day, and at the place specified above, but there is no evidence to show by whom the remains were deposited there; the jury being further of opinion that the child was still-born.

GREBET, Adolphe (senior) (Louis Adolphe GREBET; Lewis Adolphus GREBBIT; Adolphus Grebet STEBER)

Violinist, musician, watchmaker, jeweller

Born New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 10 July 1836; son of Joseph Louis GREBET (1811-1866) and Ann STEBER (1809-1887)
Married (1, ? common law) Margaret GARDNER/WILSON, NSW, by 1859
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1859
Married (2) Elizabeth POWELL, Manning River, NSW, 1867
Married (3) Rose Caroline BENAUD, Sydney, NSW, 1876
Died Manly, NSW, 12 January 1908, aged "68/69"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Adolphe+Grebet+Steber+1836-1908 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREBET-Adolphe-STEBER (shareable link to this entry)

GREBET, Winifred (Winifred Rose Grebet STEBER; Winifred STEBER)

Musician, pianist, music teacher

Born Grafton, NSW, 1882; daughter of Adolphe Grebet STEBER and Rose BENAUD
Died North Balgowlah, NSW, 21 June 1956

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Winifred+Grebet+Steber+1882-1956 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREBET-Winifred-STEBER (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"MISSING FRIENDS", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12983730

THE undermentioned persons have been advertised for in the Sydney Morning Herald from May 12th, 1855, to 31st January, 1856 . . .
Adolphe Grebet . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (31 May 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60248613 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. - THIS (Saturday) EVENING, May 31. - Benefit to the Victoria Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1. Mr. and Mrs. JAMES STARK, and the undermentioned Ladies and Gentlemen of the company, have, in the kindest manner, offered their gratuitous services on the above evening:- Messrs. J. C. Lambert, C. H. Twight, W. Dind, W. Thompson, August Siegel, Andrew Siegel, Fritz Cramer, W. Davies, Henry Cramer, Ferdinand Cramer, F. Friedlander, M. Vaughan, A. Grebet, J. Winning, W. Moulden, W. Hinchey, Edward Sadler, W. Ganden, S. H. Brown, J. Purcell, R. Bruce, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Guerin, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Mortimer, Miss Ward, Miss Douglas, Miss Hart . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Among the musicians, the Siegel (Seal) brothers; the Cramer brothers; William Friedlander; Robert Vaughan

[Advertisement], Empire (2 July 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60403136

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MUSICAL FESTIVAL. ON TEUSDAY, July 18th, and THREE FOLLOWING DAYS . . .
CONDUCTOR - Mr. L. H. LAVENU . . . ORCHESTRA . . . FIRST VIOLINS - Mr. John Deane, Conductor of the Philharmonic Society; Mr. Eigenschenk, leader of Orchestra at the Prince of Wales Theatre; Mr. Alfred Usher, leader of Orchestra at the Victoria Theatre . . .
SECOND VIOLINS. - Mr. Richard Peck; Mr. Adolphe Grebet; Mr. John Thomas Hall; With the gentlemen Amateurs of the Philharmonic Society . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sydney University Musical Festival (event); Lewis Lavenu (conductor); correctly George Peck (principal second violin), John Thomson Hall (second violin)

"MACGOWAN'S LYCEUM. AMATEUR PERFORMANCE", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (21 January 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596891 

The entertainment given in aid of the funds of the Bathurst Hospital, which are, unfortunately, at the present moment in a very languishing condition, came off on Thursday evening with the greatest eclat . . . At the conclusion of the piece, Mr. Bonfield was called before the curtain, and received an immense ovation, which he acknowledged in a very neat and appropriate speech, in which he took occasion to return his thanks, as well as those of the gentlemen amateurs who had appeared with him, for the kind and indulgent reception which they had met with at the hands of the audience, as well as to Mr. Macgowan for his liberality in giving up the Theatre for a charitable purpose on the occasion, to the ladies of the Company who had so ably assisted them, also to the orchestra, and especially to Mr. Coleman, who has been of such essential service to them in the rehearsals and preparation for the pieces. Mr. Bonfield was much cheered on retiring from the stage.

A musical melange then followed, in which Mr. C. Turner sang a new song, entitled "Fanny Mavourneen" very sweetly, but we must be permitted to remind even an amateur, that it is absolutely essential to the success of any song that the accompanyist should be provided with at least some key to the intentions of the composer - a deficiency painfully obvious to the audience in this instance. Mendelsohn's two-part song "I would that my love" was then very effectively given by Messrs. Wheeler and Byron. The gem of the musical part of the entertainment, however, was M. Grebet's exquisite solo on the violin, "II Tremolo," which was most enthusiastically encored, and M. Grebet substituted for it "The Last Rose of Summer," which met with equal favour. Mrs. Macgowan then came forward and gave one of her very graceful Spanish dances, "El Olla," with more than her usual elegance and brilliancy, and was, of course, rapturously encored. Franz Keiser's beautiful song, "Der Sclave," was then given by Mr. Merewether with much taste, and was warmly received by the audience. The favourite song "Ever of thee," by Mr. Byron, came next, and narrowly escaped on encore, and the programme concluded with Callcott's glee "To all you ladies," of which perhaps the less we say the better, since in speaking of amateur performances, it is painful to note anything which is not comme il faut. The pianoforte accompaniments throughout, by Mr. Wilkinson, were characterised by the most consummate skill and delicacy of execution . . .

MUSIC: Il tremolo (Döhler)

"BATHURST (From our own Correspondent) February 12, 1860", Freeman's Journal (15 February 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114839063 

Mr. McGowan's Lyceum was re-opened last night, and will be kept open until after the Races. It is also announced that Messrs. Grebet and Wilkinson, together with several amateurs of musical ability, intend giving the Bathurstonians a musical treat, on Wednesday evening next, of which they have seldom partaken. Nous verrons.

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press (18 February 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596185

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, DURHAM STREET.
Complimentary Benefit to B. J. Coleman, TUESDAY NIGHT NEXT . . .
Musical Conductors, Messrs. Wilkinson & Grebet.

ASSOCIATIONS: Barned Jullien Coleman (actor, manager); Theodore Scott Wilkinson (pianist)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (4 April 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596906 

NOTICE. TO MR. GREBET (Late of the Victoria Theatre, Bathurst)
TAKE NOTICE, that if you do not release the property left in my possession, by paying my account (£3 2s.) against you, the said property will be sold in fourteen days from this date.
THOMAS BROWN. April 3rd, 1860.

"COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MADAME SARA FLOWER", Bathurst Free Press (19 May 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63595156

In our last issue we brielly referred to this Concert. We have now only to say that it was as complete a success as the concert given on the night previous for the benefit of the Church of England School. If possible Madame Flower was in better voice than on Monday evening, she sang delightfully throughout the evening. Mr. Black was frequently encored, as also was Mrs. Bridson, and in the second part, the three great choruses were given in splendid style, and with much greater precision than before, which is mainly attributable to the great assistance rendered by our Australian Sivori, Mons. Grebet, who acted as conductor on the occasion. Mons. Grebet conducted the choruses on Monday evening but in consequence of the crowded state of the platform in the Court House, it was impossible for all the choristers to see him, hence on one occasion, in a very difficult part of the Hallelujah Chorus, there was a slight hitch, but it was speedily got over. We cannot pass over Mr. Wilkinson - whom we inadvertently left out of our notice in our Wednesdays issue - His assistance as pianist must have convinced the audience he is master of the instrument. The thanks of the public are due to Mons. Grebet and Mr. Wilkinson, as their services on both nights were perfectly voluntary and gratuitous.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (contralto vocalist); John Reddie Black (vocalist); Camillo Sivori (Italian violinist, never came to Australia)

"To the Editor", Bathurst Free Press (6 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596089

Dear Sir, - We, the undersigned who were engaged by Mr. Charles Miran at the Bathurst Lyceum Theatre, beg to express our gratification at the manner in which you have exposed the unprofessional and disgraceful conduct of the above-named individual . . .
those ladies and gentlemen who played for him on the night of his benefit had not the slightest notion that he was going to leave Bathurst, as they knew he was under an engagement with Mr. Sam Howard, from whom he had received money, and who was "diddled" by this precious individual like the rest of us.
We remain, dear Sir, Your obedient servants,
B. JULLIEN COLEMAN.
EMMA St. CLAIR.
MARIAN WILKINSON.
ADOLPHE GREBET.
THEODORE S WILKINSON.
FRANK SHORT.
J. C. LAWRENCE.
MARGARET GREBET.
Bathurst, May 5th, 1860.

"AMUSEMENTS IN CARCOAR", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (14 July 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63593437 

Madame Sara Flower and Company were announced here to give an evening's entertainment last Monday week, but in consequence of severe cold and hoarseness, the talented vocalist was unable to appear, the Concert being judiciously postponed until last Monday, when a very large and fashionable audience assembled, but Madame Flower's cold, which had not during the day been so violent, took a turn for the worse, and although, we believe, the lady was all in readiness to sing, we were doomed to a second disappointment; but nevertheless we spent a very agreeable evening, for the company, consisting of B. J. Coleman, Monsieur Grebet, Frank Short and Wilkinson, gave the entertainment among themselves, and performed one very pretty little versatile piece for Mr. Coleman. The humourous singing of Mr. Short, together with the melodious strains from the violin and piano of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grebet, was a treat that the Carcorites relished very much.

Last evening, Wednesday, the second performance of this talented troupe took place, and again the Court House was comfortably filled, but Madame Flower unfortunately still suffered to such an extent from the malady, that we could not participate in the pleasure of listening to her magnificent organ, but the lady, to show her willingness to appear, played in a little comedietta, entitled, "An Aristocratic Flirtation," in which she, with great ability, sustained three different characters. It was evident Madame Flower was suffering severely from hoarseness, but she played most charmingly. Another performance is announced for to-morrow, Friday, when we hope the lady will be so far restored to her former health as to favor us with some glorious melodies - "Better late than never." We believe that after Friday Madame Flower and troupe leave hero to enliven the good folks of Orange on Monday evening next. - (Communicated.)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press (1 September 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596421

CARCOAR.
To Madame Sara Flower Vocalist; M. Adolphe Grebett, Violinist; P. S. Wilkinson, Pianist; Bernard Jullien Coleman and F. Short, Comedians.
TF you do not immediately pay for your eighteen days, board, lodging and stabling, to the undersigned, proceedings will be commenced against you.
GEORGE ROWLANDS, Victoria Hotel, Carcoar.
30th August, 1860.

[Notice], New South Wales Police Gazette (11 May 1864), 143

A warrant has been issued by the Young Bench for the arrest of Lewis Adolphus Grebbit, wherein he is charged with deserting his illegitimate child. He is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, dark hair, short beard and moustache, full face, ruddy complexion, short sighted, small eyes, chin shaved, good looking; a watch maker.

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 July 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771906 

ADOLPH GREBET, - write or visit your cousin, W. Pettit, White Rose, Williamstown Pier.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 April 1872), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13256066

GREBET - April 3, at Gulgong, from the effects of a fall from a horse near Wallerawang Station, Louis Adolphe Grebet, aged twelve years, deeply regretted by his loving mother and many friends.

"GRAFTON POLICE COURT. TUESDAY. . . OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES", Clarence and Richmond Examiner (16 July 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61879393

Louis Benice appeared before the Court, upon summons . . . that he . . . had sold to one L. A. Grebert Steber, of Grafton, a half-share in a quartz claim, known as No. 4 Garibaldi north, for the sums of £100 . . . by means of which said false pretence . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", Clarence and Richmond Examiner (14 November 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61907081

November 13 - City of Grafton (s.), 555 tons, Captain H. Creer, from Sydney 11th instant, Passengers - Madame Grebet Steber, Mr. and Mrs. Steber . . .

"GRAFTON. Thursday [Evening news]", The Maitland Mercury (31 January 1880), 15s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18944470

The principal lady and gentleman amateurs of Grafton, assisted by Grebet Steber, the accomplished violinist, gave a concert last night in aid of the Clarence River Irish Distress fund. In consequence of the School of Arts not being adapted to hold large audiences, Attwater's iron building on the market reserve was secured by the committee. The concert in all particulars was a decided success . . .

"Balmain Thespian Club", Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser (11 August 1888), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132310449 

. . . The orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. A. Grebet Steber, was efficient and greatly contributed to the success of the performances . . .

"ANOTHER MUSICIAN FOR LISMORE", The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser (8 May 1891), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127719540 

Mr. A. Grebet Steber, of Grafton, advertises his intention of coming to establish himself in Lismore. Mr. Steber is a splendid violinist, and as teacher has the highest reputation. He has been for many years established in Grafton, and is attracted here by the reports he has heard of our progressive town. We understand it is Mr. Steber's intention to be here within a fortnight, and he will be a great acquisition to the musical talent of the town. - Star.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 January 1908), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14954654

STEBER. - January 12, at his late residence, Hermaden, Manly, Adolph Grebet Steber, aged 69 years.

Bibliography and resources:

"Ann Steber Grebet's story", ancestry.com posted 21 February 2014 by wrightsnyder

[Edited summary] Baptised Dec 31, 1809 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Dover England. She married Grebet senior, a fellow passenger on the Charles Carroll that arrived in New York, 1 September 1834 from Le Harve France. On 10 July 1836 son Adolphe was born in New Orleans; 1838-42 Grebet was a watchmaker, at 30 St. Ann Street, New Orleans. She and her husband left New Orleans, c. 1842-44, for Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Their son Adolphe arrived in New South Wales, Australia around 1857. Her husband committed suicide in 1866, and she herself was probably the Madame Grebert Steber who was in Australia in 1876. She died in France in 1887.

GREDLER, Andreas (Andreas GREDLER; Herr GREDLER)

Musician, vocalist, Tyrolese minstrel

Born Tyrol, Austria, c. 1823
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 April 1853 (per James L. Bogert, from London, 27 January, via the Cape, aged "30")
Active Melbourne and Geelong, VIC, May and June 1853
Active Castlemaine, Geelong, and Melbourne, VIC, May to July 1854

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREDLER-Andreas (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Certificate of arrival, Port of London, 20 December 1852; UK National Archives, HO2/236/4372-78

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/136827:1587 (PAYWALL)

Date of Arrival: 20th Dec'r 1852 /
Johann Einhauser / Alois Hollaus / Johann Dremel /
Balthasar Larch / Felix Rahm / Andreas Gredler / Anton Margreiter /
Profession: Saddlers / Natives of: Tyrol / From Rotterdam per Concordia . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Johann Einhauser (minstrel); Alois Holaus (minstrel); Johann Dremel (minstrel);
it is unclear whether Felix Rahm, Balthasar Larch, and Anton Margreiter also performed, as none were specifically billed doing so in Australia

Names and descriptions of passengers, per James L. Bogert, from London, 14 January 1853, for Hobson's Bay, 26 April 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3402227A-F96C-11E9-AE98-FF6251ADC8F4?image=152 (DIGITISED)

. . . Dremble [Dreml] Johan / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Einhauser Johan / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Gredler Andre / 30 / Tyrolese . . .
Holons [Holaus] Alois / 31 / Tyrolese . . .
Larch Walhauser [Balthasar] / 29 / Tyrolese . . .
Margnuten [Margreiter] Anton / 32 / Tyrolese . . .
Rahm Veit / 28 / Tyrolese
Rahm Felix / 23 / [Tyrolese]

ASSOCIATIONS: Veit Rahm (musician, ? elder brother of Felix)

"MUSICAL", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792247

We hear great things of a party of new musical performers which has arrived in the James L. Bogart [sic]. It consists of a number of Tyrolean chorus singers who have had the honor of appearing, with distinguished success, before Her Majesty at Windsor, and at many of the seats of the English nobility. The leader is named Herr Veit Rahm, and in addition to their vocal accomplishments, they perform on a peculiar national instrument, equal in antiquity (we perceive by their programme), with the bagpipe, but we trust resembling that most abominable of instruments in no other particular. We believe that arrangements are in progress for introducing their performances to a Melbourne public, but at present we can give no information as to the "when" or the "where".

"THE TYROLESE", The Argus (10 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792444 

Many of our readers lost a novel and interesting treat last evening, in the first entertainment of the Tyrolese singers, of whom we recently made mention. The performances had not indeed been announced in the usual way; the inhabitants of the Tyrol not yet being impressed, we presume, with the advantages of that highest privilege of intellectual man, the power of appealing to his fellows through the agency of an advertisement. The attendance was consequently not so numerous as it would have been, or as the performers deserved. The party consists of five male singers, and they perform quintettes, duets, with chorus and other pieces, in a very pleasing and original style, approaching the German quartettes more than any other musical performances which have been offered to a Melbourne audience. The alto and basses are particularly good, and long practice together gives the whole party great precision and correctness in their chorusses. They appear in their national dress, which is handsome but peculiar, with wide-brimmed peaked hats, decked with feathers, ribbons, and artificial flowers; scarlet waistcoats, gaily decorated black knee breeches, white stockings, and highlows, with belts of astonishing width, decorated in a style reminding one precisely of the Government stamp on a pill box. The whole group imparted so thoroughly a Tyrolean air to the large room at the Mechanics', that one could almost fancy a bust of Shakspeare hardening into an iceberg, wild strawberries clustering round the dusty waratah, and a living chamois perched upon the piano usually sacred to the genius of Buddee. The performance was varied by a a couple of fantasias on the national instrument called the "zitter," which is a species of guitar, but lying flat upon the table in stead of being held guitar fashion. It is a pretty little tinkling instrument, and the effects produced were pleasing enough to elicit an encore in both instances. It is the zitter which was lately spoken of as equalling in antiquity that pride of a Scotsman's heart, the bagpipe. In all other respects we confess we prefer it to that most execrable of noise producers. His Excellency was present, and although the room was not filled, we trust that the encouragement received would be sufficient to induce a repetition of the performance on an early day, of which we will endeavor duly to advise our readers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles La Trobe (governor)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (12 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94360112 

THEATRE ROYAL. MR. COPPIN begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has engaged, at an enormous expense, for THREE NIGHTS ONLY,
Viz :-Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 12th, 13th and 14th instant, those celebrated
TYROLESE MINSTRELS, HERR BAHON [RAHM], HERR HOLAUS, HERR GREDLER, HERR DREME [sic] & HERR EINHUSER
Who had the honor of giving their celebrated entertainment, BY COMMAND, and in the presence of her most gracious Majesty,
QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT, AND ALL THE ROYAL FAMILY, AT THE PALACE.
Her Majesty's pleasure was expressed, through the Master of the Royal Household, at both their
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, Which Letter, bearing the Seal of State, they now have in their possession . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (proprietor); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792603\ 

GRAND CONCERT, THURSDAY [sic TUESDAY] EVENING, MAY 17th,
(Under the Patronage of His Excellency, the Lieutenant-Governor),
HERR RAHM and Company, Tyrolese National Mountain Singers, who have been performing with immense success at St. James' Theatres, London, before Her Majesty the Queen, at Windsor Castle, and on several occasions before Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, will have the honor to give a grand vocal and National Concert, at the Protestant Hall, Melbourne.
The company, who are five in number, will sing in their National Costumes . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)

"TYROLESE SINGERS", The Argus (18 May 1853), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792711 

These astonishing vocalists gave their second entertainment in Melbourne last evening. The weather was most unfavorable, and the attendance consequently not numerous. The national instrument, the zitter, on which two arias were skilfully executed by Herr Rahm, has a tone not unlike the concertina, though somewhat more sonorous, its lower notes reminding the hearer of the bassoon or oboe. The melody and accompaniment were sustained with accuracy by the performer, and he was loudly applauded at the close. The whole of the five voices were heard with good effect in the Tyrolese national song, a quintette, displaying in an admirable manner that peculiar style of melody for which the inhabitants of the Tyrol are so justly celebrated. The comic chorus, interspersed with orchestral imitations, after the fashion of the old English melody, King Cole, excited much laughter. There is a degree of perfection in the singing of the melodies, which has rarely been attained by any except companies long in the habit of performing with one another. The author of a popular treatise on the art has termed this quality "togetherness," which imparts a charm to their pieces, rarely heard except in the performances of families of musicians, such as the Hutchisons and the Distins. God save the Queen closed the performance.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hutchinson family (singers); Distin family (brass players)

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 June 1853), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4793292 

GRAND CONCERT. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor.
HERR RAHM, and Company, Tyrolese National Mountain Singers . . . will give a Grand Vocal and National Concert,
at the Mechanics' Institution, Wednesday Evening June 8th,
Friday Evening, June 10th, at the Protestant Hall,
Saturday Evening, June 11th, at the Protestant Hall . . .

NOTE: After this concert, Veit Rahm appears to have left the part and gone alone to Sydney; but they are recorded performing with him again in mid 1854, as see immediately below:

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (27 May 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202633253 

GRAND CONCERT given by Herr Rahm's celebrated Tyrolese Singers,
Herr Rahm, Holaus, Gredler, Dreml, and Einhauser,
at "The Hall of Castlemaine," On Saturday the 27th of May, and Monday the 29th of May, the above Minstrels will perform in full national costume,
as played before Her Majesty Queen Victoria, August 7th, 1852, and will sing Quintetts, Quartetts, Trios, Duetts, Solos, and Comic and Sentimental songs.
- Herr Rahm will perform on the celebrated national Instrument the Zitter. Doors open at Half-past Seven, to commence at Eight. Reserved seats 7s. 6d.; Back seats 5s.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (13 July 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91932472

GRAND CONCERT. HERR RAHM'S celebrated Tyrolese Singers, HERR RAHM, HOLAUS, GREDLER, DREML, and EIYHAUSER [sic] . . .
at the Music Hall, Geelong Hotel, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of July . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1854), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795706 

CRITERION HALL. Great Collins-street. This (Friday) Evening, July 28th, 1854.
Last Night but One of Herr Rahm's Company of Singers.
Only Six Nights more of Fakir of Ava . . . E. TOTTEN, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elbert Totten (manager); Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)

"THE TYROLESE MINSTRELS", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (7 August 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243391 

Herr Rahm and his talented companions are so far successful that they obtain most abundant and unmistakeable applause from large audiences that understand not a word of the songs sung. The harmony of voices is so charming that a subject is unnecessary. Rainer's Serenades have been praised, and deservedly, for the skill with which they sing together. The Tyrolese Minstrels have the advantage of their national cultivation of a style of vocal music that admits of beautiful harmonic effects. Their performance too is novel, and is of a very refined kind, calculated to attract and please those who love music for itself. That it does so here is evidenced by the character of the audiences. It is to be wished that people who go merely pour passer le temps would less interrupt by their talking and noisy demeanour the enjoyment of those who can enter fully into the loftier enjoyment of music. Geese, it is true, have earned historic renown by saving the Capitol, but their performance is fatal to both melody, and harmony. Herr Rahm's solos on the Zither are delightful. The tuneful chime of the "Evening Bells" would never tire the weary sense. Both he and his associates deserve well of the public for their introduction of a new entertainment of a really superior character. There can be little doubt that they will become highly popular, and that their present short engagement will have to be prolonged to an indefinite period before the public will cry "Hold, enough!"
- Melbourne Herald, July 27.

Bibliography and references:

Martin Reiter, Die Zillertaler Nationalsänger im 19. Jahrhundert (St. Gertraudi: Artina-Verlag, 1989)

Kurt Gänzl, "THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW . . . and Tyrolean singers", Kurt of Gerolstein, posted 15 October 2018

https://kurtofgerolstein.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-moving-picture-show.html 

GREEN, James Smith (James Smith GREEN; J. S. GREEN)

Organist

Married Sarah Ann FARTHING (c. 1836-1857), St. Anne's, Soho, 29 August 1854
Active SA, by 1856-57

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREEN-James-Smith (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"BIRTHS", South Australian Register (30 July 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49758182 

On the 26th July, at Unley Cottage, the wife of Mr. J. S. Green, organist of Mitcham Church, of a daughter.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emily Ann Green

"CORONER'S INQUEST. THE LATE FATAL ACCIDENT IN VICTORIA-SQUARE", South Australian Register (2 April 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49767315 

Dr. Chambers held an inquest on Wednesday morning, at the Prince of Wales, Angas-street, on the body of Sarah Ann Green, aged 21 years, late wife of James Smith Green, organist of Mitcham Church. Alfred Cookson, the lad who rode the horse which came into collision with the cart, was in Court in custody of the police. His age is somewhat below 17, and he is the son of Mr. John Cookson, carpenter, Gilles-street . . .

"DIED", South Australian Register (7 April 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49765290 

At Angas-street, on the 31st March, from the effects of a collision of the Mitcham mail-cart, Sarah Ann, the beloved and affectionate wife of Mr. J. S. Green, Organist, of Mitcham, and daughter of Francis and Ann Farthing, Hindmarsh, deeply lamented by all who knew her.

GREEN, Mary Elizabeth (Mary Elizabeth GREEN; Miss GREEN; Mrs. John WILLIAMS)

Amateur pianist

Born Sydney, NSW, 1829; daughter of Henry S. GREEN (c. 1794-1846) and Mary GREEN
Married John WILLIAMS, St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 28 March 1848
Died Darlinghurst, NSW, 28 November 1903

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Elizabeth+Green+Williams+1829-1903 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREEN-Mary-Elizabeth (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

At a Waterloo anniversary dinner hosted by her father, Henry S. Green, publican of "The Cricketer's Arms" in Pitt-street and himself a Waterloo veteran (Coldstream guards), it was reported:

the bust of the hero of Waterloo was received with the well-known air, See the conquering hero comes, played by Miss Green upon the pianoforte.

Documentation:

"ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO", The Sydney Monitor (20 June 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32160448

A more pleasant duty seldom falls to a public writer than to commemorate the achievements of the brave, be they those of Thermopylae or Trafalgar, Marathon or Waterloo. The anniversary of the latter, which freed Europe from the bondage a despot, and restored peace to the whole of the civilized world, was on the evening of Monday, duly celebrated at the house of Mr. Green, "Cricketer's Arms," Pitt-street, who, upon that day three and twenty years [ago] did the state some service in the second or Coldstream Guards, receiving the reward due to merit, a medal . . . Upon entering the room set apart for the festivities of the evening, the bust of the hero of Waterloo was received with the well known air, "See the conquering hero comes," played by Miss Green upon the pianoforte . . . Singing and convivial chat wore away the evening until a late hour . . .

"ANNIVERSARY OF WATERLOO", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 June 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2553654 

Yesterday being the twenty-sixth Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, our old and respected colonist, Mr. Green, of the Cricketer's Arms Tavern, gave a splendid and sumptuous dinner and supper to a numerous circle of friends; and also illuminated his house with the words WELLINGTON AND WATERLOO. We believe, Mr. G. is the only old Waterloo veteran in this Colony who cherishes the Anniversary of this glorious Day, in the same good Old English fashion. For many years to come we hope to see Mr. Green presiding at his hospitable board dispensing, as he also does the good things of this life in his usual soldier-like manner. During the evening, the band of the 28th Regt. was in attendance, kindly permitted for the occasion by Colonel French. We almost envy the feelings of the Old Waterloo-man, when he dwells on the recollection of the triumphs of that flag under which he fought and bled -
"The Flag that braved a thousand years -
"The Battle and The Breeze!"

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 28th Regiment

"MARRIED", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 March 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12901455 

On the 28th March, by special license, at St. James's Church, by the Rev. George F. Macarthur, John Williams, Esq., Solicitor, to Mary Elizabeth Green, eldest daughter of the late Mr. H. S. Green.

"DEATHS", The Australian Star (28 November 1903), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228625672 

WILLIAMS. - On the 28th inst., at "Kurrahgeln," Bayswater-road, Mary Elizabeth, wife of the late John Williams, Crown Solicitor.

GREENE, Emanuel Charles (Emanuel Charles GREEN; Monsieur E. C. GREEN; GREENE)

Dancing master, professor of dancing and music, professor of French and fencing, convict, publican

Born Bordeaux, France, 1794 (? c. 1796); son of ? Joseph Octavius GREENE and Marie Cofie de SAVARY
Convicted Middlesex, 27 November 1828 (age "31", transportation 7 years)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 28 July 1829 (convict per Lady Harewood, from London, 30 March)
Married Charlotte BOLGER (c. 1803-1882), Green Ponds, VDL (TAS), 27 October 1831
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 15 August 1838 (per William, from Launceston, 6 August)
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), by January 1843
Died Edward River, NSW, 4 November 1857, age 64

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Emanuel+Charles+Greene+d1857 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENE-Emanuel-Charles (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"POLICE. BOW-STREET [22 October]", Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser [London, England] (23 October 1828), 3

Emanuel Charles Green, the man colour, whose name was coupled with the fraud committed upon Mr. Thompson, the army-accoutrement maker, of Long Acre, having been apprehended in the City yesterday morning, was subsequently brought before Mr. Minshull, at this Office. Mr. Thompson again described the manner which he had been defrauded out of his bedheads, and repeated the representations, as to the prisoner being a West India Merchant, and unable to speak English. Mr. Minshull asked the prisoner if he wished to say any thing explanation - The prisoner expressed his entire readiness to afford all the information in his power upon the subject. He utterly denied all participation in the nefarious schemes of Davison, and the others, and said that he had been inveigled into the business, but had never benefitted one farthing by the practice.

Mr. Minsbull: What are you, young man? - The prisoner said he was a native of France, and had been educated in a Military College. He held a Cornet's Commission in the Chasseurs au Cheval during the time of Napoleon Buonaparte, and was the battles of Leipsic and Waterloo.

Mr. Minshull: When did you enter the army? - Prisoner said in 1813; while on the Continent he became acquainted with the broker E-, and a person named C-. On his arrival in England these persons behaved very kind to him, and often had him to dine with them. By them he was introduced to the prisoner Davison and others. Davison mentioned that he wanted purchase some beds to pack lace in which he wanted to smuggle to France, and asked him to go with him to the prosecutor's, which accordingly did.

Mr. Minshull: Could you speak English then? - Prisoner. Yes, Sir as well as I do do now . . .

POLICE OF LONDON", The Spectator (25 October 1828), 6

http://archive.spectator.co.uk/article/25th-october-1828/6/police-of-london 

"POLICE. BOW-STREET [27 October]", London Evening Standard (28 October 1828), 4

Norson Davison, alias Davis, the foreign Jew, and Emanuel Charles Green, the Creole, remanded upon a charge of having conspired to defraud Mr. Thompson, of Long-acre, out of the price of four patent travelling beds, were yesterday brought up for further examination. The prisoner Green, on being placed in the dock, seemed unable to support himself. The cause of his weakness was explained by the gaoler, who stated, that the unfortunate man had attempted to cut his throat in Tothill-fields prison. While the gaoler attended at the prison to convey Green and the other prisoners to this office, he and his companions were placed in a kind of waiting-room. In a fit of temporary desperation, he snatched up a razor, and inflicted a severe wound on his throat, which extended almost from ear to ear. The surgeon of the prison sewed up the wound, and he and Davison were thereupon conveyed to this office in a coach Mrs. Glindon, wife to the gentleman in whose house Green had lodged, confirmed the evidence formerly given. Mr. Wm. Fraser stated that he was a tailor. Green called at his shop on the 5th of October. He said he wanted clothes to the amount of between 20l. and 25l. and gave the address of Messrs. Davison and Co. No. 70 Mark-lane, to whom he referred. Witness called in Mark-lane on the following morning, and learned from the prisoner Davison, that he was well acquainted with Green, who, he said, was in the habit of trading from this country to France; that he would shortly be in possession of a considerable sum of money, and therefore that he might be trusted to any amount. Davison added, that if Green desired it, he would undertake to pay the debt after Christmas. The magistrate committed the prisoners to take their trial at the next Westminster Sessions. During the above examination, Green was indulged with a seat; and it required the utmost vigilance of the gaoler to prevent him from tearing open the wound in his throat.

Hobart Town, VDL (TAS) (arrived 28 July 1829):

Convict records, Emanuel Charles Green; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1396729; CON31/1/15; etc.

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1396729 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-15$init=CON31-1-15P160 (DIGITISED)

597 / Greene Emanuel Chas. Lady Harewood 1839 July Middlesex 27 Nov 1828 - 7 [years] / . . .
Cond'l pardon No. 663 16th Jan'y 1835.

https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-12$init=CON18-1-12P23 (DIGITISED)

No. 597 / Emanuel Chas. Greene / French Military Officer / 5' 4 3/4" / 33 / Mulatto / . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (8 October 1831), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4201947 

THE GAZETTE OF THIS DAY CONTAINS: GOVERNMENT NOTICE, No. 205 - Colonial Secretary's Office, Oct. 6, 1831.
Tickets of Leave have been granted to the undermentioned, between the 29th ultimo and 6th inst. . . .
Emanuel Charles Green, 527, Lady Harewood . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (8 October 1831), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4201957 

FRENCH ACADEMY, FONTAINBLEAU COTTAGE, Macquarie Street, Hobart town.
EMANUEL CHARLES GREENE, respectfully begs leave to announce to the public of Hobart town and its vicinity, that he will immediately commence teaching the FRENCH LANGUAGE in its native accent.
Also the useful art of Broad and Small Sword Exercise.
N.B. - E. C. G. will feel happy to devote the Evenings to the private tuition of those families who may honour him with their commands.

Marriages solemnized in the district of Green Ponds, in the year 1831; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:819547; RGD36/1/2 no 1763

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1252030 (marriage permission)

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/819547 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD36-1-2$init=RGD36-1-2P31 (DIGITSED)

No. 16 / 1763 / Emanuel Charles Green of the Parish of Hobart Town Bachelor and
Charlotte Bolger of the Parish of Maxwell Spinster / were married in the Parish by Bannd with consent of Parents this [27 October 1831] . . .
In the presence of Edward Ellis Bolger / Harriet Bolger

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (16 November 1832), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4195991

DANCING ACADEMY.
E.C. GREEN respectfully begs leave to announce to the ladies and gentleman of Hobart-town and its vicinity, that he has opened an Academy at his residence, corner of Barrack, and Collins streets.
E. C. G. will feel happy to give his attendance to private families, and also to the public schools.
N.B.- E. C. G. requests the attention of the public to the Quadrille instructions he has just published, containing the newest figures, which may be had at his residence.
Nov. 11, 1832.

"POLICE REPORT . . . Monday,4th February", The Tasmanian (8 February 1833), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613424 

Emanuel Charles Greene, a dancing-master and teacher of fencing, holding a ticket-of-leave, was brought before the Chief Police Magistrate this day, charged with insolence and contempt to constable Fenton, on Sunday morning last, at St. David's Church. The Chief Police Magistrate expressed his regret, that he was under the painful necessity of reprimanding a man of his class; but reminded him, that allowing ticket-of-leave men to attend St. David's Church, instead of reading service at the prisoners' barracks, was one step towards their future respectability, and he hoped he should have no further cause of complaint.

"DANCING", Trumpeter General (3 January 1834), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172894874 

On Saturday Mr. Green, the original "Maitre de danse" of Hobart Town, gave a little ball to his pupils and their friends, in Mr. Deane's great room. We were unfortunately prevented from being present, but we hear all who were, speak in very high terms of the attainments of the young ladies and Gentlemen who are attended by Mr. Green. The most fashionable dances, gallopade - mazurka - quadrille - waltz, (the poor English Contre dance, is now no longer heard of,) were performed in a style which would have excited admiration at Almacks. Mr. Green is certainly entitled to much praise for the attention he has shewn to his pupils; the rapid manner in which he improves them in this elegant art, will ensure him a continuation of the public support.

[Advertisement], Morning Star and Commercial Advertiser (27 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232498288 

The Gazette. GOVERNMENT NOTICE . . . Jan. 10, 1835 . . .
The conduct of the undermentioned persons, on the occasion of the late calamitous fire in Macquarie-street, Hobart Town, having been represented to have been highly meritorious, the Lieutenant Governor has great pleasure in granting to them the following indulgence: -
A conditional pardon to Emanuel Charles Greene (holding a ticket of leave) 597, Lady Harewood . . .

"Hobart Town Police Report", Colonial Times (27 January 1835), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648036

Emanuel Charles Green, of dancing celebrity, danced attendance here to answer for assaulting Mr. Rolt, and teasing his goat - both these scientific characters had been pursuing their studies at Doctor Ross's. The dancing master accused the scholar of having said something to his prejudice; and as words increased, the dancing master enraged, gave the scholar the lie direct. He showed fight, and by a parry-thrust from his antagonist's umbrella, received a blow - his coat also suffered. This case, like many others, afforded much sport to the hearers. Mr. Green danced to the tune of £l for damage and various other costs.

"Hobart Town Police Report", Colonial Times (28 April 1835), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648180

The three French seamen of the American ship "Halcyon," were heard this day by adjournment - the hearing having been deferred by the interpreter Charles Emanuel Green, who had very praiseworthily and naturally took up the case for his fellow countrymen. They were supported by Mr. Wynn, in opposition to Mr. Gillebrand, who appeared on the part of Captain Thompson, who stated that the three men were regular articled seamen, and came within the law for deserting the vessel. The vessel had been out upon a whaling voyage, and it was a great doubt at first, as the men were upon a lay, whether the subject was a matter for the consideration of the Police . . . James Connell, another witness . . . said he knew the Creole language, which was the prisoners', and had explained the whole tenor of the articles to them, and that they understood them, and were satisfied, and always worked and acted on board, and been considered as regular seamen on board the vessel until they arrived at this place, where he supposed they had been decoyed. The interpreter here interfered professionally, and a long dispute took place between him and the witness, who said the interpreter was no "regular bred Frenchman, he was only a Saint Domingo Black." Mr. Green insisted upon the witness proving the fact - as no other proof but Mr. Green's presence presented itself, the question was abandoned . . . when the case was resumed, much matter, very foreign to the charge, was forced upon the Magistrate, but which enabled him to collect sufficient to draw a conclusion that the poor Frenchmen had been, under some mistake, induced to go on board, but had not intended to go to America, as the Captain had endeavoured to compel them; that the whole appeared to be a subject for a civil enquiry, as being a matter of contract, and not a case within the province of the Police, and he dismissed the charge . . .

Launceston, VDL (TAS) (by September 1835):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (3 October 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65951081 

DANCING AND Fencing Academy.
E. C. GREENE, RESPECTFULLY bees leave to intimate to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Launceston and its vicinity, that he will open his Academy, and commence to give instructions in the above branches on the 25th instant, at his residence, St. John Street, next door to Mrs. Law's.
Private family parties and schools attended in town and country.
Those Ladies and Gentlemen who may honor E. C. G. with their patronage, will have the advantage to acquire a proficiency in the latest and most fashionable Dances.
Terms:- At the Academy, six guineas a-year, and one guinea entrance, each pupil.
At the Schools in Town - 6 guineas
At ditto in the Country - 8 ditto
Private Families - 8 ditto
Fencing - 12 ditto
Launceston, Sept. 16, 1835.

[Certificates of Freedom], The Hobart Town Courier (30 October 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4178958

GOVERNMENT NOTICE, No.243, Colonial Secretary's office, Oct. 27.
The period for which the undermentioned persons were transported expiring at the date placed after their respective names, Certificates of their freedom may be obtained then . . .
Lady Harewood - Charles Emanuel Green, Nov. 27;

[News], The Cornwall Chronicle (27 February 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65951485 

We regret that the public should be deprived of the rational entertainment of a Juvenile Ball, as advertised by Mr. E C. Greene. A letter in our advertising column from the Professor, will explain the cause of the disappointment, which is to be the more regretted, on account of Mr. Cox possessing the only Room sufficiently capacious for a Ball - and the inability therefore of Mr. Greene performing his pledge to the public. As it appears the treat is abandoned, in consequence of some deviation from an agreement made between the parties concerned, prior to the advertisement having taken place, we hope it will be arranged in some way, so that the public may not be disappointed.

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (25 August 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8475602

To-Morrow evening, At Mr. Davis's New Assembly Rooms, Brisbane-street.
MR. GREENE respectfully begs to intimate to his Friends, the Ladies and Gentlemen of Launceston and its vicinity that the Juvenile Ball announced some time ago, will take place as above stated. The doors will be opened at half-past six o'clock; the Juvenile Stewards will be in attendance, to perform their respective duties of ceremony.
The first set of quadrilles commence at 7 o'clock. In the course of the evening, a young lady and gentleman will dance La Valse en Cotillion. Master Davis will also dance the College Hornpipe.
Tickets (not transferable) to be had at Mr. Green's residence, St. John-street.
No tickets will be issued after 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon.
No adult will he permitted to dance until after 10 o'clock. August 24, 1836.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 August 1837), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65951227

Dancing Academy. FOR YOUNG LADIES.
AT the request of several families, E. C. GREENE is induced to open his Academy for instruction of Young Ladies in Dancing . . .
commencing on Monday, the 7th instant. Assembly Rooms, St. John-Street.
August 4, 1837.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (7 July 1838), 111

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65951838 

SALES BY AUCTION, Pure South Down Rams.
BY MR. S. W. BELL, At his Rooms, in Charles-street, on MONDAY, the 16th instant, at one o'clock precisely, ALL, the household Furniture and other Effects or Mr. E. C. Greene, (who intends leaving the Colony for Sydney) . . .

Sydney, NSW (arrived 15 August 1838):

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (16 August 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2541889 

From Launceston, yesterday, whence she sailed the 6th instant, the brig William, Captain Thom, with wheat, oats, wine, and potatoes. Passengers, cabin - Mr. and Mrs. Hosking, Mr. and Mrs. Greene and two children . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (24 August 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862203 

A CARD. MR. E. C. GREEN, Professor of Dancing and Fencing, from Van Diemen's Land, begs to notify that it is his intention to open an Academy for the above necessary accomplishments to youth, of which he will give due notice by Advertisement. Sydney, August 17th, 1838.

[Advertisement], The Australian (24 August 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862203 

FENCING AND DANCING.
MONSIEUR. E. L. GREENE, Member of L'Ecole Polythechnéque, Paris, and formerly of the 3eme Chasseurs, has the honor to announce to the Inhabitants of Sydney and its Vicinity that his Academy for teaching the above accomplishments will be opened on MONDAY, the 17 Inst.
Gentlemen will receive instruction in FENCING two Days, and in DANCING two Evenings in each week.
Ladies will form their class by themselves two days in the week.
Private Tuition will be given with regularity, when there are a sufficient number of Pupils in Schools or Families within twenty miles of Sydney.
MR. GREEN having but recently arrived from Van Dieman's Land where he followed his profession for six years with considerable success, has brought with him the highest recommendation, and can give the most unexceptionable references to Gentlemen of Sydney, whose patronage he is desirous to merit and enjoy.
Terms and other particulars can be obtained from Mr. G. or his family, on application at his Academy, Elizabeth-street.

"DANCING", The Sydney Herald (21 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12864484

We beg to refer parents who may wish to have their children taught this elegant accomplishment, or the science of fencing, to Monsieur Greene's advertisement, which appears in another column. Mr. Greene is said to be an accomplished dancer, and his having been for upwards of ten years a Lieutenant in one of Napoleon's regiments of Chasseurs is a guarantee that he is an able fencer.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (25 January 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32162673 

DANCING and FENCING.
MONSIEUR E. C. GREENE, has the honor to announce to the Gentry of Sydney and its Vicinity, that his Academy for teaching the above fashionable accomplishments, so necessary to young Gentlemen as an elegant exercise, and useful as a science, is now re-opened for the reception of Pupils -
Gentlemen will receive instruction in Fencing (as usual) two days in each week.
Ladies and Gentlemen will assemble for instruction in all the Modern Dances as now practised in the highest circles in Europe, on the Evenings of Monday and Thursday.
Private Tuition given with regularity, at the Residence of any Family or School within Twenty miles of Sydney.
Elizabeth-street North, January 14, 1839.
N.B. Solingen Foils, and Patent Masks supplied to Pupils.

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (1 February 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32162710 

We understand that the lamented death of Mr. Cavendish has been the occasion of the introduction to many respectable families of M. E. C. Greene, in his profession of dancing master, and that his abilities and manners give general satisfaction. M. Greene brought to Van Diemen's Land testimonials from officers in the French army, in which, as was the case with most of the French youth, he served a number of years. From Van Diemen's Land, he brought to Sydney satisfactory documents as to his conduct and professional services there, and which, though acceptable in Hobart Town, were not, owing to competition, sufficiently extensive to warrant his remaining, especially as the superior prosperity and population of Sydney promised him a higher remuneration.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Joseph Cavendish (musician, dancing master; drowned, Sydney Harbour, 26 January 1839)

[2 advertisements], Australasian Chronicle (16 January 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31730495 

DANCING AND FENCING ACADEMY.
"Que la dance toujours ou gaie ou sérieuse,
Soit de nos sentimens l'image ingénieuse;
Que tous ses movemens du coeur soient les échos,
Ses gestes un langage, et ses pas des tableaux!"- De Lille. L'année Bissextile, having closed upon us,
MONSIEUR E . C. GREENE
respectfully begs leave to offer his grateful and sincere thanks to the Australian public (particularly to those families who have given the preference to his style of Dancing) for the great support and patronage with which he has been honoured in both the above branches.
The Parisian style of Dancing in this colony can only be acquired at his academy, which will be re-opened for the reception of his classes on Monday, the 11th instant.
Monsieur Greene trusts that, by strict attention to the comfort and improvement of his pupils, he will still merit the same favours.
21, Phillip-street, January 11, 1841 . . .

J. CLARK, PROFESSOR of DANCING, King-street East . . .

"Insolvent Debtors' Court. SATURDAY, NOV. 27", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (30 November 1841), 3

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

. . . Emanuel Charles Green, dancing master, who had been imprisoned at the suit of William Sherwin, applied to be discharged, but having no affidavit of the service of the notice of appearance on the detaining creditor, he was remanded to Friday next . . .

[2 advertisements], The Sydney Herald (6 December 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12872659

In the estate of Emanuel Charles Green, Insolvent.
TO BE SOLD by Private Contract, the unexpired term, consisting of nearly Three Years of a Lease or Agreement, in favor of the above Insolvent, of certain premises in Philip-street, now occupied by him. JOHN MORRIS, Accountant and Assignee.

In the estate of Emanuel Charles Green, Insolvent.
THE Public is hereby Cautioned against paying to the above-named Emanuel Charles Green, any monies now due to him, or of purchasing from him his interest in certain premises in Phillip-street, Sydney, now occupied by him, he having been discharged under the Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, on Wednesday, the first December last, and the undersigned having been appointed assignee, by an order of the Supreme Court, for the purpose getting in the Estate and Effects of the said Emanuel Green. JOHN MORRIS, Accountant and Assignee. December 4.

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (31 May 1842), 791

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230662812 

In the Insolvent Estate of Emanuel Charles Green, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney, Professor of Dancing and Music . . .

Melbourne and Geelong, NSW (VIC) (by January 1843):

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (8 March 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225010607 

Fencing and Dancing Academy.
Monsieur E. C. Greene, Member of 'L'Ecole Polytechnique Paris, at the earnest solicitation of several families - having determined on remaining for some time in this Colony, with a view of initiating the junior branches of the community in these invaluable and graceful exercises . . .
As soon as Monsieur Green will meet with suitable premises, he intends joining to the above the Orthopedic, Gymnastic, and Calesthenic exercises.
Lonsdale-street, 27th Feb.

"THE TOWN ELECTION", Port Phillip Gazette (2 March 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810633 

A public meeting was called yesterday, at the Royal Exchange Hotel, of the friends of Mr. Griffiths. The speakers were Mr. Hobson, Street-keeper; and Mr. Greene, Dancing-master/ A sprinkling of respectable persons was present.

"DANCING AND FENCING", The Melbourne Courier (8 August 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226362926 

We beg our readers attention to the advertisement in another column of Mons. E. C. Greene's intention to open a dancing and fencing Academy in the premises lately occupied as the British Hotel. Mr. Greene is, we believe, beyond all comparison, the first Professor of these accomplishments in the Australian colonies, it is to be hoped, therefore, that he will meet with due encouragement.

"JUDICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SUPREME COURT (Crown Side) Tuesday, April 17th", The Melbourne Daily News (18 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226473499 

Emanuel Charles Greene was charged with assaulting Ann Taylor at Geelong on the 3rd March with intent &c. - A second count alleged the common assault. Mr. Stawell appeared for the defendant. Ann Taylor - I arrived at Geelong on 26th January, an emigrant, and entered the service of Mr. Greene, the defendant, who keeps a public-house. I was in his service from the 26th January to 6th March. On Saturday, 3rd March, I saw Mr. Greene when I was scrubbing; it was between ten and twelve o'clock; he called me into the billiard room to get some little pieces that go on the top of the sticks, I told him they were on the ledge, and he asked me to come for them myself. I went in and he pushed me against the billiard table and shut the door. He then seized me by my clothes, and took me up by the waist with one arm and threw me on the bed; he then lifted my clothes, and said if I would let him have his will I should be well rewarded; he had a sovereign in his hand, which he offered to me; his trowsers were undone; I got away from the bed, and he pushed me back again several times. I screamed but nobody came to my assistance; he fastened the door with a small bolt, which I undid and got away. I complained to my mistress, Mrs. Greene, as soon as it occurred, and she said she would not believe it. On Monday I sent to the justice and told him what had occurred: altogether he put me on the bed three times . . . Examination continued . . . Mr. Greene is a dancing master in occupation; he keeps an hotel; the billiard room is in a public part of the house . . .

. . . The jury consulted, and without leaving the box returned a verdict of not guilty.

Certificate to naturalize . . . Emanuel Charles Green, 27/31 October 1849, New South Wales; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1549/images/30516_081735-00198 (PAYWALL)

WHEREAS . . . Emanuel Charles Greene, of Geelong . . . is a native of Bordeaux in the Kingdom, now Republic, of France, fifty five years of age, and that having arrived by the Ship William in Sydney in August 1837 [sic, 1838], he is now residing in Geelong in the District of Port Phillip and carrying on business as a professor of fencing, &c., and being desirous of purchasing and holding real Estate in this colony . . .
GIVEN . . . this [27 October 1849] / ENTERED . . . this [31 October 1849] . . .

"A NOVEL REQUEST", Geelong Advertiser (27 November 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93136973

. . . A man named Patrick Wall having pleaded guilty to an offence of intoxication which was preferred against him, was about leaving the box, after a five shilling penalty had been passed upon him, when Mr. Emanuel Greene, late of the Corio Hotel, stepped forward . . .

"MARRIED", The Argus (22 November 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7140438 

On the 20th inst., at St. Andrew's Church, Brighton, by the Rev. Samuel Taylor, A.B., Stephen Lintott, Esq., of Liwan, Edward River, to Charlotte Malvina, only daughter of Emanuel Charles Greene, of Toohy Vale, Brighton, formerly Captain in the 3rd Regiment of Chasseurs, of the Young Imperial Guards.

"DIED", The Argus (12 November 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141887 

On the 4th inst., at Luwan, Edward River, of erysipelas, Emanuel Charles Greene, Esq., of Toohyvale, Brighton, Victoria, formerly of Bordeaux, France.

[William Arthur A'Beckett] "When I Was Young. BY THE HON. W. A. C. A'BECKETT . . . Melbourne in '46", The Arena (3 November 1900), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255788371 

The "Shamrock" berthed at the angle in the basin, opposite the Yarra Yarra Family Hotel, which till the other day was the same as when I landed 54 years ago. On getting off the steamer, the first person I spoke to was Mr. Greene, the French dancing master, from whom I had learnt dancing in 1840 in Sydney. He had been fishing for herring at the Falls. He lived in what had been the Sydney Hotel, and though the same building is not there, the site is still the Sydney Hotel. It was old in 1846, but I have never heard its story . . .

"MARRIAGE", Euroa Advertiser (16 November 1906), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65615656

ELLIS - GREENE - On the 15th October, at St. Andrew's, Brighton, by the Rev. E. A. Crawford, William Henry Ellis, eldest son of Thomas Ellis, of "Aughnamoc," Marraweeney, to Marie Cofie de Savary, youngest daughter of the late Octavius Henry Greene, of Esp-Elwood, grand-daughter of Emanuel Charles Greene, Captain 3rd Chasseurs Young Imperial Guard, Chevalier Legion Honeur; great grand-daughter of Eward Ellis, Captain 12th Light Dragoons, of Rocklands and Esker, Stillorgan county, Dublin.

"PERSONAL", The Australasian (8 January 1916), 28

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142985057 

Mr. Charles Chapman Napoleon Greene, who died at his residence, Esker, Bairnsdale, on December 30, was the oldest professional resident in Gippsland, and the day of his funeral, January 1, was the fiftieth anniversary of his arrival in Bairnsdale. He practised in that town as a barrister and solicitor for 50 years. He was the son of Captain Emanuel Charles Greene, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, and A.D.C. to Napoleon, who died eventually through a wound received at Waterloo. On his mother's side his great grandfather was the fourth Earl of Desart, from whom the late Mr. Greene inherited several estates in different parts of Ireland which his children now inherit. He was 75 years of age.

GREENFIELD, Max William (Max William GREENFIELD; Mr. M. W. GREENFIELD)

Musician, violinist, artist, printer

Born ? Germany, c. 1843
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1868
Died Albert Park, VIC, 23 December 1906, aged 63

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Max+William+Greenfield+d1906 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENFIELD-Max-William (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

"M. GUILLAUME JONSON'S CONCERT", Bell's Life in Sydney (7 August 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65470320

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 December 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13197530

"Marriages", Empire (31 December 1869), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60895799 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 September 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13439381

"DEATHS", The Age (26 December 1906), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201678909 

GREENHILL, George (George GREENHILL)

Church musician (instrumentalist), convict, laborer

Born Warwickshire, England, c. 1899/1800
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 December 1818 (convict per Hadlow)
Active Campbelltown, NSW, by 1829
Married Catherine AKERS (Mrs. PATRICK) (1801-1883), St. Peter's church, Campbelltown, NSW, 29 July 1846
Died Campbelltown, NSW, 18 August 1865

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENHILL-George (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

NSW census, November 1828, George and Elizabeth Greenhill; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=45&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

[12]14 / [Greenhill] George / 28 / Hadlow / 1818 / Life / Laborer / Airds
[12]15 / [Greenhill] Elizabeth / 31 / Minstrel / 1812 / Life

Recommendations for conditional pardons, 1836; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1657/images/30515_081755-00079 (PAYWALL)

612 / [1836] May 19 / Greenhill George / Hadlow / [master] Cragie / 1818 / [native place] Warwickshire / Laborer / Burglary / Life / [born] 1800 . . .

"CAMPBELLTOWN", Freeman's Journal (26 August 1865), 538

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115453257 

Death has lately deprived us of two very old colonists, one was Mr. George Greenhill, aged 65 years, a very old resident who died suddenly on the 18th instant.

Bibliography and resources:

Graeme D. Rushworth, Historic organs of New South Wales: the instruments, their makers and players 1791-1940 (Sydney: Hale and Iremonger, 1988), 30

[At St. Peter's, Campbelltown] In 1829, during the ministry of the Revd. Thomas Reddall, the paid musician was George Greenhill at £10 a year, supported by a Singer, James Richardson, whose services were valued at £7. By 1831 the musical arrangements . . . comprised:
Musicians: George Greenhill £10 per annum; Thos. Lindsay, £6;
Singers: Thos. Lloyd, £4; John Tonks, £2 10s; James Booth, £2 10s; James Orams, £3

George Greenhill, Find a grave

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GREENLEAVES, S. (Mr. S. GREENLEAVES)

Professor of dancing

Active Willunga, SA, 1847

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Documentation:

[News], South Australian Register (21 July 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543651

We learn from a correspondent that a spirited ball took place, a few evenings ago, at "Hamilton House," McLaren Vale. The entertainment was given by Messrs, Clift and Burgess; and upwards of twenty couples of the most respectable settlers in the neighbourhood accepted invitations . . . The gentlemen named . . . [included] . . . Wm. Douglas, Daniel Stevens, S. Greenleaves, John Shepherd, Esqrs. Dancing was kept up till early dawn, when many of the gentlemen started on a kangaroo hunt . . .

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (7 August 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48546507

. . . We have no doubt that Mr. Greenleaves, as the regularly retained Professor of Dancing for the Willunga district, will acquit himself with his accustomed skill and propriety. The invitations for tenders to the extent of twelve dozen pairs of dancing slippers shall be laid before certain approved friends of ours in that line. The spacious room fitted up for the use of Mr. Greenleaves' pupils on Monday and Thursday nights we have duly noted . . .

GREENWOOD, Mr. (Mr. GREENWOOD)

Musician, instrumental performer, cornopean player

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1850-52

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 March 1850), 2

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QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL. SARA FLOWER'S FAREWELL CONCERT ON TOMORROW EVENING, 26TH INST.
MR. REED HAS the honor to announce the above Concert, assisted by
MISS EMMA REED, MR. YOUNG, MR. TROY KNIGHT, MR. MEGSON, MR. THOMSON, MR. LORD,
MR. PEITZKER, MR. TOMKIN, MR. HOOLEY, MR. GREENWOOD, MR. WOODWARD, &c. &c.
And the SAX HORN BAND. CONDUCTOR - MR. REED . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture - Fra Diavolo - Auber . . . Calop -Post Horn - Koenig . . . Drum Polka - Jullien.
PART II. Overture - Semiramide - Rossini . . . Jenny Lind Polka - Wallenstein . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 May 1850), 3

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTION AMATEUR MUSIC CLASS . . .
THE Members of the Class beg to announce their first Concert, (under the direction of Mr. Reed),
for THIS EVENING, (THURSDAY) the 30th instant, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely.
Vocal Performers: Mr. Young, Mr. Troy Knight, and other Amateur Members of the Class.
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS: Mr. Reed, Leader; Mr. Woodward, Mr. Gouge, Mr. Jenkins. Mr. Lord, Mr. Cole, Mr. Smith,
Mr. Gleenwood, &c. and members of the Class.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture (Shaksperian) - Sir H. R. Bishop . . .
Quadrille (Les diamans de la couronne) - Musard - Obligato Flute and Cornopean - Mr. Smith and Mr. Greenwood . . .
Polka - Plantagenet - T. German Reed - Cornet obligato - Mr. Greenwood . . .
Drum Polka (Band) - Jullien
PART II. Fantasia - Operatic Airs (Italian), selected and arranged expressly for this concert by T. Reed - Solos - Cornopean, Mr. Greenwood; Flute, Mr. Smith, Violoncello, Mr. Lord, Violin, Mr. Reed . . .
Douro Waltzes - (Band) - Labitzky . . .
Chameleon Galop - (Band) - Labitzky . . .
Finale - Pasticcio, introducing the Yarra Yarra Schottische, and Port Phillip Aerial Galop (written for and performed at the recent Royal Birthnight Ball) by T. Reed . . .

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (7 January 1851), 3

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CONCERT. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION MUSIC CLASS . . .
on Thursday evening the 9th instant, for which occasion they have obtained the valuable assistance of the following Principal Professional Performers:
Mrs. Testar, Mr. Reed, Mr. Cooze, Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Lord, Messrs. Hore's and MR. HENRY F. HEMY (Newly arrived from England) . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 March 1851), 3

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GRAND CONCERT. In aid of Funds for the relief of the Sufferers by the late Bush Fires. MR. WILKIE has the honor to announce that the following distinguished Artists have already promised their assistance for the occasion: Mrs. Testar Mr. Kawerau, Wheeler, Reed, Hemy, Hore and Company, Cooze, Gouge, Hue,
Greenwood, And many Amateurs . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 March 1852), 3

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NOTICE. A GRAND Juvenile concert will take place on Tuesday, March 16th, to commence at half-past seven precisely, assisted by Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Bentley, and Messrs. Megson, Cooze, Thompson, Jenkins, Greenwood, &c. . . .

GREENWOOD, Samuel (Samuel GREENWOOD; S. GREENWOOD)

Music master, choirmaster, organist, music teacher, draftsman, engineer

Born England, 1 February 1832; baptised Independent chapel, Petersfield, Hampshire, 25 April 1832, son of Joseph GREENWOOD and Maria GOUGE
Active Adelaide, SA, by 1854
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1863
Married Alice Cleminson HOLLAND, St. John's church, Melbourne, 3 March 1869
Died West Melbourne, VIC, 10 July 1896, aged "61" [sic]

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Documentation:

? "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", Adelaide Times (17 July 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207008565 

July 16 . . . The barque King William, 463 tons, David Dewar, master, from London and Plymouth, 24th March, 77 passengers . . . Passengers per King William . . . Mr. S. Greenwood . . .

"CHRIST CHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", Adelaide Times (16 October 1854), 3

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On Friday evening an interesting meeting of some of the members of the congregation of Christ Church was held in the school-room, for the purpose of presenting to the boys belonging to the choir, some books, purchased by a subscription raised for the purpose, as an acknowledgement of their services in the choral department of Divine worship . . . The proceedings were agreeably diversified by the introduction of several selections of sacred music, performed under the direction of Mr. Greenwood, the organist of the Church, who presided at the pianoforte . . .

"MUSICAL", South Australian Register (25 October 1854), 3

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A new choral society has been formed at North Adelaide, under very favourable auspices. Upwards of thirty members have already joined, and others have intimated their intention to do so. The first meeting for practice is arranged to take place this evening at Christchurch school-room. Mr. Greenwood, the organist of Christchurch, is to be the leader, and Mr. Lillywhite the conductor . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Lillywhite; North Adelaide Choral Society

"SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ARRIVAL OF THE BISHOP", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 December 1854), 5

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. . . members of the choirs of Trinity and Christ Churches performed the choral parts of the Service, conducted by J. W. Daniels, Mr. Greenwood, the organist of Christ Church, presiding at the harmonium. The service was commenced by the singing of an anthem, taken from the 52nd chapter of Isaiah, verse I, "Awake, put on thy strength, O Zion." The Very Rev. the Dean then read the Litany, after which the Te Deum (Jackson) was sung.

"VISITATION OF THE LORD BISHOP AT CHRISTCHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", South Australian Register (4 January 1855), 3

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On Wednesday morning the Lord Bishop of Adelaide held a visitation at Christchurch, North Adelaide . . . Several clergymen assisted in reading the morning service; the choir, under the able direction of Mr. Greenwood, organist of the church, giving every effect to the musical and intoned portions. Nothing so nearly resembling a Cathedral service had before been heard in South Australia. Handel's immortal recitative and chorus "Comfort ye my people," and "Every valley shall be exalted," were introduced by Mr. Sanderson, one of the choir . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Sanderson

"CHRISTCHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", Adelaide Observer (26 May 1855), 8

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The opening services of Christchurch were held on Thursday morning in accordance with previous announcement . . . The whole of the Liturgical service was performed in the same manner as in the English Cathedrals, including the chanting of the Psalms, the intonation of the responses, &c., &c. The anthem was sung by Mr. Daniel and the choir, and consisted of Handel's solo, "But thou didst not leave," followed by the chorus 4"Lift up your heads." Mr. Greenwood presided at the harmonium, the organ not being quite complete. The services were those of Tallis, the Te Deum and Jubilate by Jackson, and the responses by Pilbrow . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Josiah Wyke Daniel

"WESLEYAN BAZAAR", South Australian Register (9 October 1856), 2

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. . . At one of the stalls was a beautifully-executed model of the new chapel, in cardboard, the workmanship of Mr. Greenwood, organist of Christchurch; it is to the scale of an inch to eight feet . . .

"EAST TORRENS INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (26 April 1858), 3

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. . . Several songs, duets, and glees followed, in which Mrs. Derrington and Messrs. Dernngton, Sanderson, and others took part, Mr. Greenwood presiding at the pianoforte. The songs had been selected with great taste, and, among so many gems, it is difficult to say which pleased most, especially as it was felt that to insist upon encores would be unfairly taxing those who had so kindly given their assistance. We may, however, notice the song of "Katey, darling," by Mrs. Derrington; the duets "Tell me, gentle stranger," and "O'er the waves we float;" and the beautiful serenade "Stars of the summer's night;" - all of which elicited most hearty applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rosa and Edwin Derrington

"ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HINDMARSH", South Australian Register (26 August 1858), 3

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. . . His Lordship the Bishop of the Diocese occupied the chair, who, after a short prayer offered up by the Rev. Mr. Schoales, and the singing of an anthem from the 93rd Psalm by the choir of Christchurch, North Adelaide, addressed the assembly at some length . . . Several anthems, besides that mentioned above, were performed during the evening very effectively. Messrs. Sanders and Sanderson sang the solos. Mr. Greenwood presided at the harmonium.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (13 December 1860), 1

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SINGING and MUSIC - Mr. S. GREENWOOD (sic years Organist of Christchurch, North Adelaide, and now of the Collegiate School Chapel) begs to inform the Ladles and Gentlemen of Adelaide and its vicinity that he is prepared to give LESSONS in SINGING and MUSIC, at his own residence or at those of his pupils. Address Brougham-place, North Adelaide, or Mr. Marshall's Music Repository, Currie-street, Adelaide.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (19 March 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50019508

LECTURE on Congregational Psalmody, by Mr. S. Greenwood, Organist of St Peter's College Chapel.
There will be a Series of MUSICAL PIECES.

"EAST ADELAIDE INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (21 March 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50021392 

The monthly conversazione in connection with this Institute was held in the Pulteney-street Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, the 20th instant. The Rev. A. R. Russell presided. The proceeding having been opened with prayer, the well-known anthem "How beautiful upon the mountains" was sung by a choir, under the leadership of Mr. G. T. Light . . . After another anthem the Chairman called upon Mr. S. Greenwood, who delivered his promised lecture upon "Congregational singing." He commenced by referring to the general custom of the worshippers at the Episcopalian churches in Adelaide of leaving the burden of the singing to the choir, and taking scarcely any part in it them themselves. He endeavoured to account for this, and gave as one of the reasons that the people were afraid to let any one hear them sing. He stated that chanting was the most ancient kind of singing, and explained that it was extremely simple. He had intended to bring a large measure, and show them how easy chanting could be acquired, and he hoped that at some future evening he would be allowed to do so. He concluded by impressing upon the minds of the audience the good which would be derived from the congregations of the several churches taking a greater interest and joining in the singing. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Thomas Light

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (2 September 1861), 1

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NOTICE is hereby given, that by Indenture hearing date the thirteenth day of August, 1861, made between SAMUEL GREENWOOD, of Adelaide, in the Province of South Australia, Music Teacher, of the first part, GEORGE ROBERT DEBNEY, of Adelaide aforesaid, Upholsterer, and SAMUEL WRIGHT, of Adelaide aforesaid, Merchant, of the second part, and the several other persons who have subscribed their names and affixed their seals in the first schedule thereto, being respectively Creditors of the said Samuel Greenwood . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (4 September 1861), 4

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THIS DAY (Wednesday), September 4. FREDERICK WICKSTEED has received instructions from Mr. Samuel Greenwood to sell at his resilience, Brougham-place, North Adelaide . . . All his ^HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS; comprising - . . .
Books, Duers, Songs and Sacred Music . . .

[News], The Argus (25 June 1863), 5

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The members and friends of the congregation of St. John's Church, La Trobe-street, hold their annual soirée at St. George's Hall last night, and it was in all respects a most successful reunion. Upwards of 1,000 persons partook of an excellent tea . . . After tea, a selection of sacred and secular music was performed by the ladies and gentlemen of St. John's choir, the solo parts being sustained by Miss Liddle, Miss Budden, Miss Green, Mr. Amery, Mr. S. Greenwood, and Mr. Coles. Mr. Lee presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Greenwood, organist of St. John's, was the conductor of the concert . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: David Lee

"VICTORIAN ASYLUM AND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND", The Argus (1 February 1869), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5826990

. . . It was followed by some musical performances, also by the children, who under their teacher, Mr. S. Greenwood (late choir-master at St. John's Church Melbourne), have made astonishing progress in a very few months. It may here be mentioned, as it was omitted in the report, that Mr. Greenwood, who is engaged to teach during two hours twice a week only, generously devotes to his blind pupils two whole days per week. On this occasion the children were a little nervous, but their performances evinced the soundness of their education. Some of the more advanced pupils played very respectably on the piano.

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (6 March 1869), 4

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GREENWOOD - HOLLAND. - On the 3rd inst., at St. John's Church, by the Rev. J. Barlow, Samuel, sixth son of the Rev. J. Greenwood, of Peterfield, Hants, to Alice Cleminson, fourth daughter of the late J. J. Holland, Esq., of Manchester, England.

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND SYNOD. TO THE EDITOR", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 September 1879) 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28389055

[News], The Argus (1 February 1895), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9344018

We are informed by Mr. Samuel Greenwood, organist and choirmaster of St. John's Church, that Arthur Ernest Nickson, the successful candidate for the Clarke Scholarship, was his pupil for years and only recently took lessons from Mr. Ernest Wood.

ASSOCIATIONS: A. E. H. Nickson (pupil of Greenwood)

"DEATHS", The Argus (13 July 1896), 1

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GREENWOOD - On the 10th July, at 280 William-street, West Melbourne, Samuel (late organist of St John's Church, Melbourne), youngest son of the late Rev. Joseph Greenwood, of Petersfield, Hampshire, England.

"EARLY CHURCH MUSIC. A CHAT WITH MR. JAMES SHAKESPEARE", The Register [Adelaide, SA] (30 August 1904), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55620620 

. . . "The first pipe organ I heard in South Australia," said Mr. Shakespeare, "was in St. John's Church. That was in 1848. It charmed me, and revived sweet memories of the homeland. There was also a little pipe organ with three or four stops in All Saints' Church, Hindmarsh, where I was a Sunday scholar in the same class with the present Commissioner of Public Works (Hon. J. Vardon). At that time I happened to be introduced by chance by Mr. (now Sir Jenkin) Coles, who was a Christ Church chorister, to Mr. Greenwood, organist at that church. Having an excellent voice I became a solo choir boy there, and remained in that capacity until my voice broke. The instrument they had there was purchased from the residence known as "Graham's Castle" at Prospect. My father enlarged the instrument, and introduced pedals and pedal pipes into it. When it was afterwards sold I bought it, and the organ was subsequently used in the Norwood Baptist Church until the present one was built there, when it went into the possession of Mr. Dodd, the organ builder . . . Something about the early church music? Well, originally the Adelaide church music was unpretentious. At Christ Church we had the "Te Deum," "Jubilate," and ordinary hymns, with Jackson's morning service and King's evening service rendered fairly regularly. While I was chorister boy there we never went beyond that . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Shakespeare; Jenkin Coles; Joseph Vardon

GREEVES, William (William GREEVES)

Musician

Died Melbourne, VIC, July 1860

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Documentation:

"Funeral Notices", The Argus (31 July 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5687081

The Friends of the late WILLIAM GREEVES, musician, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the St. Kilda Cemetery. The funeral to move from his late residence, Chapel-street, Prahran, opposite the Prince Albert Hotel, at half-past 3 o'clock this day.

GREGG, John (John GREGG; J. GREGG; Mr. GREGG)

Musician, bass vocalist, professor of singing, composer

Born London, England, 20 August 1826; baptised St. James, Westminster, 11 September 1826, son of William Henry GREGG and Ann CLYDE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 6 October 1852 (per Cossipore, from London, 14 June, and Darmouth 23 June, age "26")
Departed Sydney, NSW, 11 January 1862 (per Iconium, for San Francisco)
Died California, USA, by 6 January 1873, aged 46

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Summary:

John Gregg was the son of William Henry Gregg, a goldbeater, and his wife, Ann.

He became a pupil of Joseph Staudigl in London in 1844/45, and travelled with his teacher to Vienna, where, in September 1845, he sang in a serenade given to his Staudigl in which Strauss's band also participated.

Teacher and pupil having both returned to London, Gregg made his English concert debut in May 1847.

He made his stage debut at Drury Lane as the Prefect in an English adaptation of Donizetti's Linda di Chamounix in January 1848, conducted by Hector Berlioz, and continued to appear in several other roles through the end of season benefits in February.

In October 1848 he was in the company at the Princess's Theatre, appearing in Lucia de Lammermoor, in which Julia Harland made her debut as the heroine.

In November 1850 he appeared in the first English production of The last crusade (Die Treuen Brüder), an opera by the blind composer Alexdander Mitchell, presented by a company of amateurs at the New English Opera House in Soho. According to the titlepage of the libretto, he also published "the music of the opera . . . for the composer." Having been one of the leading organisers of the production, in March 1851 he was found personally liable for payments still owing to a theatre machinist. In June 1851 he was declared bankrupt.

He sailed from London for Melbourne in August 1852, aged 25, with his younger brother Edwin, and spent close to ten years in Australia.

He composed at least one song, for a Scottish Festival in Sydney in 1853, Will o' the Wisp ("composed expressly for the occasion").

Gregg left Australia early in 1862 for California in company with the tenor Eugenio Bianchi and his wife Giovanna.

Having continued to appear in concert and opera until 1872, he died near San Francisco at New Year 1873, aged 46.

Many thanks to Kurt Ganzl (2017) for kindly sharing biographical information.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Saint James, Westminster . . . in the Year 1826; register 1825-27, page 161; London Metropolitan Archives

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September 11 / John / [son of] William Henry & Ann / Gregg / [born] Aug. 20 . . .

"HERR STAUDIGL", The Musical World 20 (9 October 1845), 491

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The following particulars, which have been communicated to a friend of the great basso, will be read with interest by his numerous admirers, and will show how much he is reverenced and beloved by his brother artists, and the public of his native town (Vienna.) On the day of his arrival there, from his late visit to England, a grand serenade will be given him before his house, the street will be guarded by police, and a grand fête held. There is to be a chorus with quartets - a young Englishman (Mr. John Gregg) studying, being entrusted with a solo part; the celebrated Strauss, with the whole of his band, about one hundred; and a chorus of from fifty to sixty persons. Staudigl is to know nothing of this; a friend will engage him to his favourite game, chess, while all is prepared; it will take place at ten o'clock at night. The street will be illuminated; and there will be an assemblage of about one thousand persons. It will be the first serenade given to any singer at Vienna. After the serenade a grand supper, at which all the principal singers will be present in full dress. - (Sunday Times.)

[News], The morning post [London] (29 December 1846), 6

The first entire English Concert given at Vienna took place on the 23rd of December, for the benefit of our young countryman, William Streathern. The programme consisted of Mendelssohn's overture to Fingal; a harp concerto, performed magnificently by Parish Alvars; a fantasia for the flute, by R. Pratten; "Rage thou angry storm," from The Gipsey's Warning, sung by John Gregg", a pupil of Staudigl; and a fantasia di bravura for the harp from themes by Ricci, by the concert-giver, the pupil of Parish Alvars. The room was crowded; there were more than one hundred and fifty artists present; amongst whom were Meyerbeer, Lord and Lady Ponsonby, Prince Esterhazy, and all the English families of distinction at present at Vienna.

[Advertisement], The Musical World 22 (1 May 1847), 291

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The Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square. HERR WILHELM KUHE (Pianist to his S. H. the Prince of Hohenzollern-Heningen) Respectfully announces, that he will give a GRAND MATINEE MUSICALE, At the above Rooms, FRIDAY, MAY 7th, 1847, To commence at Two o'clock precisely. Vocal Performers: Madame JENNY LUTZER (first Soprano to the Court of the Empress of Austria); Madame KNISPEL; Miss DOLBY: Madlle. VALERIE DE RUPPLIN; Miss PYNE; Miss L. PYNE (just arrived from Paris.) Signor MARRAS; Herr HOELZEL (from the Imperial Opera, Vienna); Signor GALLY; Mr. JOHN GREGG, Pupil of Herr Staudigl (his first appearance in London); and Mr. JOHN PARRY . . .

"HERR KUHE'S CONCERT", The musical world (22 May 1847), 335

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"DRURY LANE", The athenaeum (15 January 1848), 66

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An English translation of Donizetti's "Linda" introduced three artists new to our stage, on Wednesday last . . . Mr. Gregg is already known to our concert-goers as a pupil of Herr Staudigl who has caught not a few of his master's "ways" - being possessed of a fair proportion of "means" akin to those of the redoubtable German. But his rich and robust voice stands in need of being refined, - and the art of the stage has to be learnt by him. The time cannot be far distant when some education in gesture, behaviour, and all matters relating to the mechanism of stage-presentment, will form part of the education of our vocalists. It is the want of this, and only this, which makes them as executants less satisfactory than the operatic artists of France and Germany . . .

[Advertisement], Morning Post (22 February 1848), 4

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. - GRAND OPERA. M. Jullien's Benefit . . . Wednesday, Feb. 23 . . . The performances will commence with Mozart's Opera, in four acts, entitled THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Principal characters by Miss Birch, Mrs. J. Lea, Miss Miran, Mr. Weiss, Mr. Gregg, Mr. Santiago, Mr. Galli, and Mr. Whitworth. To be followed by the last act of Balfe's Opera, THE MAID OF HONOUR . . . Also the malediction and last act of Donizetti's Opera, THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. Principal characters by Miss Messent, Mr. Reeves, Mr. Whitworth, and Mr. Gregg . . . The operas will be conducted by M. Hector Berlioz . . .

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", London Evening Standard (5 October 1848), 3

The opera of Lucia di Lammermoor was played at this theatre last night, for the purpose of introducing a Misa Julia Harland, a pupil of Mr. Allen, as the heroine. The performance was far from being satisfactory . . . Mr. Allen was the Edgardo, and sang with his customary taste and sensibility; and the other parts were filled by Mr. Weiss and Mr. Gregg.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gregg

[Advertisement], Freeman's Journal [Dublin, Ireland] (16 June 1849), 1

ROTUNDO ROYAL GARDENS. OPEN FOR THE SEASON. GRAND WATERLOO FETE. MONDAY EVENING, June 18th . . . for the purpose of introducing the following celebrated Vocalists in A GRAND CONCERT D'ETE. Miss Julia Bleaden, Miss Theresa Brooke, Mr. E. J. Hime, and Mr. John Gregg, only pupil of Herr Staudigl. Musical Conductor, Mr. Hime . . .

"NEW ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE", The morning advertiser [London] (6 November 1850), 3

An effort was made last evening at this establishment, which is situated in Dean-street, Soho . . . the management selected for the opening night an opera, entitled The Last Crusade, the production of Mr. Alex. Mitchell, the Blind Composer, which has never been performed this country, but which it appears had been received with unequivocal marks of approbation at the Ducal Theatre, Brunswick. Two brothers Heinrich (Mr. Durand) and Rodolph (Mr. Bridge Frodsham), are in love with Armgard, heiress of Steinburg (Mrs. Alexander Newton). The lady is also beloved by Count Hugo Elbegast (Mr. John Gregg) . . .

"ISLINGTON COUNTY COURT. SOHO OPERATIC. - CARR. V. GREGG", The era (2 March 1851), 15

This was an action brought in the Islington County Court, to recover the sum of £11 6s. 2 1/2d., for preparing and fixing the machinery for a grand opera, entitled The Last Crusade, a production of Mr. Alexander Mitchell, the blind composer, and which, if the authority of the bill is to be relied upon, was a genuine triumph, repeated encores and nightly calls before the curtain testifying the delight and admiration of the British public for the work which Germany had recognised as a chef d'oeuvre! Mr. Herring, this plaintiff's attorney, stated that in September last the defendant, Mr. John Gregg, engaged the Soho Theatre for the purpose of producing a series of English operas, and it was no doubt expected that so laudable an object would meet with a share of that public patronage which is so lavishly bestowed upon foreign fury, frippery, and discord. A committee was formed, and meetings were held in the green-room of the theatre and at Mr. Gregg's private residence. Mr. Gregg not only presided at these meetings, but took a prominent part in the arrangements, and a leading character in the opera. His name originally appeared in the bills as plain Mr. Gregg, but was afterwards altered by his express desire to that of Mr. John Gregg, after the manner of Mr. Charles Keen and Mr. Gustavus V. Brooke, the tragedians. (Laughter.) It was to Mr. John Gregg the plaintiff offered his services as machinist, and it was by Mr. John Gregg's directions that the plaintiff was so employed. He (Mr. Herring) was therefore at a loss to conceive upon what principle the defendant intended to resist the payment of a claim so just as that which the plaintiff now sought to recover . . . [Witness] Was not aware that the company is what is called a commonwealth . . . With the exception of Mr. Gilbert (who played the character of Count Dietrich) and Mrs. Alexander Newton (Armagard, an orphan heiress of Steinberg), the whole of the artistes were amateurs. (Laughter.) . . . His Honour was of opinion that there was abundant evidence to show that the defendant had rendered himself personally liable . . . The claim, with full costs, was ordered to be paid forthwith.

England census, 30 March 1851; Middlesex, St. George, Bloomsbury; UK National Archives, HO 107/1507

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1507_1507-0639 (PAYWALL)

9 Southampton Row / William Henry Gregg / Head / 57 / Gold Beater / . . .
Ann [Gregg] / Wife / 52 / - / [Born] Warwick Birmingham
John [Gregg] / Son / 24 / Professor of Music & Vocalist / [Born] Middlesex St. James
Isabella S. [Gregg] / Dau. / 22 / - / [Born] Middlesex St. James
Selina M. [Gregg] / Dau. / 20 / - / [Born] Middlesex St. James

"COURT OF RELIEF FOR INSOLVENT DEBTORS", The London gazette (6 June 1851), 1515

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=UhpKAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA1515 

The following PERSONS, who, on their several Petitions filed in the Court, have obtained Interim Orders for protection from process, are required to appear in Court as hereinafter mentioned, at the Court-House, in Portugal-street, Lincoln's-Inn, as follows, to be examined and dealt with according to the Statute: . . . John Gregg, formerly of No. 37, Poland-street, Oxford-street, Vocalist, then of No. 4, Waverley-place, Saint John's-wood, Vocalist, afterwards of No. 9, Southampton-row, Bloomsbury, Teacher of Singing, Music-seller and Dealer in Musical Instruments, and now of No. 9, Southampton-row, Bloomsbury aforesaid, all in Middlesex, out of business or employ . . .

"COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. July 19", Morning Advertiser (21 July 1851), 7

IN THE MATTER OF JOHN GREGG. This insolvent, a vocalist, was opposed by Mr. Sargood on the part of carpenter named Carr, and supported by Mr. Nichols. The insolvent had been a member of an operatic company at the Soho theatre. He was to have salary of 5l., but the speculation did not answer. The opposing creditor was a carpenter employed at the establishment, and he sued the insolvent at one of the County Courts, and obtained a verdict against him as one of the committee. The insolvent denied his liability, but as the verdict was against him, and there were other claims against him which he did not owe, he had determined to petition under the Protection Act. An inquiry of some duration took place respecting a number of pianofortes, which the insolvent said belonged to his father. The case was eventually adjourned to amend the schedule.

Australia (6 October 1852 to 11 January 1862)

Names and descriptions of passengers per Cossipore from London, 14 June 1852, for Port Phillip; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=149 (DIGITISED)

. . . Wilkie / [male] // Wilkie / [female] // . . . John Gregg / 26 // Edwin Gregg / 19 . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 October 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787616

MR. CHARLES WILKIE'S GRAND CONCERT, will take place on Friday next, October 15th, at the Mechanics' Institution . . . He will be assisted by Mrs. Testar, and the following eminent performers will make their first appearance in Victoria:- Mr. John Gregg, the celebrated basso, from the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, Drury Lane, &c. . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 October 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787645

MR. CHARLES WILKIE'S FIRST GRAND CONCERT . . . Mr. Buddee, Pianist . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Recit and Air - Mr. John Gregg, Rage the angry storm - Benedict . . .
Ballad - Mr. John Gregg - In this old Chair - Balfe.
PART II . . . Trio - Mrs. Testar, Mr. St Albans, and Mr. Grieg . . .
Ballad - Mr. John Gregg - The heart bowed down - Balfe . . .

"MUSICAL", The Argus (21 October 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787767 

Once more we have great pleasure in bearing our testimony to the spirit and industry of the conductor of the weekly concerts. The annexed programme will be acknowledged on all hands to be first rate . . .
PART I . . . Song - Fill the bowl - Mr. Gregg . . .
PART II . . . Song - The Wanderer [Schubert] - Mr. Gregg . . .

"THE FINE ARTS", The Argus (4 December 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788356 

Whatever direction the social current may eventually take in this city, we think that it would be safe to predict that Melbourne will become one of the most musical places in the world. Even now the number of concerts that are given, most of which receive very encouraging patronage, is surprising, considering the youth of the colony, and its small facilities for developing musical talent within itself. In addition to the regular weekly Entertainments of Herr Mater on the Thursday, and Mr. Megson on the Saturday, we notice new amongst our musical choir the clever Nelson family - the nucleus of a new set of Concerts at the Protestant Hall, under the auspices of Messrs. Gregg and Wilkie - a series of entertainments of the better class of Ethiopian performances by the Messrs. Rainer - and the introduction of the refitted style of music of the old glee and madrigal class, by a whole galaxy of fresh stars, this evening at the Mechanics' . . .

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (25 April 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61323676 

ROYAL HOTEL. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS, A La Jullien.
WINTERBOTTOM'S BAND OF 30 PERFORMERS. THIS EVENING, MONDAY, APRIL 25TH, 1853 . . .
VOCALISTS. MRS. FIDDES, (Late Miss H. Cawse), will make her first Appearance in Sydney.
MR. GREGG, From the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The Programme will be changed very evening.
PART I . . . Song - "Simon the Cellarer," - Hatton - Mr. Gregg, his first appearance . . .

"PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945972 

Mr. Henry Marsh's benefit takes place this evening, under the patronage of the Governor-General and the Hon. Mrs. Keith Stewart. Mr. Coleman Jacobs, the pianist, will make his debut before a Sydney audience on this occasion. The programme is very attractive, and among the morceaux is Mr. Gregg's song, "Simon the Cellarer," which in itself is worth the shilling charged for admission.

"WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO A NEW ARRIVAL IN SYDNEY. To the Editor of the . . .", Empire (31 May 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61324702

SIR - Permit me to expose the dastardly conduct of a policeman, of which I was the unfortunate victim. I left my hotel at 3 o'clock for the purpose of going to church (St. James's). Previous to entering, I perceived a policeman following me. I naturally turned round and asked him his intentions, at the same time telling him that I was going into the church; he replied that I should not, instantly seizing me and tearing my coat. I expostulated with him upon his unwarrantable behaviour, in which I was joined by the bystanders. I offered no resistance, but was dragged through the streets to the watch-house; and the charge entered against me, was that of assaulting the policeman and using abusive language, which charge was afterwards altered to disorderly conduct. If this is Police Protection, the sooner it is altered the better. I anxiously request the insertion of this letter, as my professional reputation is at stake until the matter is fully explained.
I remain, Sir, Your obedient servant,
JOHN GREGG, Vocalist, Promenade Concerts.
Sunday, May 29th, 1853.

"WINTERBOTTOM'S PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 June 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article668619 

On Wednesday evening, the first of these concerts (in Maitland) was given at the Northumberland Hotel, the long room of which was crowded to excess, several persons indeed being refused admission; although the dimensions of the room prevented any possibility of leaving space for promenading. The performers, numbered eight, besides Mr. Gregg, the bass singer. Perhaps no performance ever took place in Maitland, that yielded more universal satisfaction than this concert, judging from what we heard . . .

"EPITOME OF HUNTER RIVER DISTRICT NEWS (From our Correspondent) CONCERT", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (13 June 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61325115 

Mr. Winterbottom's band gave a concert at the Northumberland Hotel, West Maitland, on Wednesday last . . . Mr. Gregg's songs were well received; his Simon the Cellarer was encored. His voice is fine and musical on a range of an octave or so comprising the lowest notes he can reach, but becomes slightly harsh and metallic when he touches the upper part of his compass . . .

"DEPARTURES", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List (9 July 1853), 198

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161105161 

July 2. - New Orleans, steamer, 300 tons, Captain Wilson, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . E. Tucker, Mr. Winterbottom, Messrs. Gregg, Durant . . .

"PROMENADE CONCERT", The Argus (1 August 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795189 

Mr. Winterbottom was surrounded on Saturday night by a crowded and admiring audience. The concert went off with great spirit if we except the performances of Miss Lewis, whose voice is quite unequal to such a place as Rowe's Circus, where even the full-toned notes of Mr. Gregg are often dissipated before they reach the distant part of the audience. This gentleman seems to have escaped at last from the epidemic, and sang on Saturday as well as ever . . .

"CONCERT", The Argus (5 August 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795375 

. . . Bishop's dirge-song on the death of the Duke of Wellington was the most beautiful part of the performance, and was well delivered by Mr. Gregg . . .

"THURSDAY CONCERTS", The Argus (11 August 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795632 

. . . It would be well if Mr. Gregg would introduce a little more variety into his performances, and not favor us so constantly with the same songs, especially at the Thursday Concerts; for as the audience on these occasions are principally composed of regular attendants they will be apt to become weary, if this practice be not discontinued . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 August 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12948063 

. . . Colonial Music, published this day . . . Madaline [sic], as sung by Mr. Gregg . . .
H. MARSH AND CO., Music Warerooms, 490 1/2 George-street, Sydney.

MUSIC: Madoline (by Sidney Nelson, "as sung by Mr. John Gregg", published by Henry Marsh)

"CONCERT", The Argus (26 August 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4796177 

. . . Mr. Gregg sang "The Slave Ship," with spirit and effect, the style of Russell's songs seeming to suit him well . . .

"WINTERBOTTOM'S PROMENDADE CONCERT", The Banner (6 September 1853), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179481128 

. . . The singers of the evening were Miss Lewis and Mr. Gregg, both of whom sang remarkably well. Miss Lewis particularly pleased us in the pretty ballad, "Shells of the Ocean," and in Barnett's Singing Lesson, she and Mr. Gregg acquitted themselves most respectably. Mr. Gregg's splendid voice and fine declamatory style could not make the "Slave Sale" even passable. We cannot conceive why this gentleman sings such trash, when so many bettor songs are so easily attainable. "The Queen and the Navy" - —though not much as a composition, is especially well adapted for the display of so rich and high a voice as Mr. Gregg's . . .

"MISS SMITH'S CONCERT", The Banner (23 September 1853), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179481268 

. . . The only foul chord in the whole concert was an error in the judgment of Mr. Gregg in selecting such an unsuitable song for his own execution. We are quite sure that if he had chosen something better adapted to his voice than the hackneyed batch of sentimentalism known as "Shells of the Ocean," he would have been well received, and the audience would not then have been deprived of his services in the second part of the programme . . .

"General Intelligence", The Courier (28 October 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2245327 

MR. WINTERBOTTOM, the promoter of the Monster Concerts at Sydney and Melbourne, has arrived in Hobart Town . . . We may add that Mr. Winterbottom intends to make an annual musical tour, accompanied by the best talent in the colonies, and that the vocalists he has at present with him are Miss Annie Lewis, from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and Mr. John Gregg, Primo Basso English Opera at the same theatre . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", The Argus (29 October 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798809 

October 28 - Clarence, steamer, 199 tons, W. M. Saunders, for Launceston, in ballast. Passengers - cabin: . . . Mrs. Winterbottom, Miss Lewis . . . Salaman, J. Gregg . . .

"MR. WINTERBOTTOM'S CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (2 November 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715428 

. . . The opening piece of "Turn on Old Time," from the opera, of Maritana, by Miss Annie Lewis, Mr. Gregg, and Mr. Winterbottom was given in brilliant style, and elicited the admiration and praise of the audience . . . Mr. Gregg's songs, "Simon the Cellarer," and the "Slave Ship," were received with thunders of applause - encore succeeded encore. His vocal powers are unquestionably of a superior order to any other public singer that ever appeared in the southern hemisphere . . .

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Courier (26 November 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242590

A revolution has also been created in the musical world by the arrival and performances of some first rate vocalists from the United Kingdom. Of these, we regret to say that M. Winterbottom, with Mr. John Gregg and Miss Annie Lewis, were not successful in Hobart Town - but at Launceston and in the interior they were well received. The causes of failure at the metropolis were more the result of accident than of a want of appreciation. The Nelson Family, who have treated us with a sample of pleasing miscellaneous English concerts, had just arrived and rivetted public attention; while a series of operatic performances and concerts by Madame Carandini and Frank Howson, of the Sydney Theatre, aided by a musical composer of considerable merit, M. Lavenu, once conductor of the Swan of Erin's concerts in the Atlantic and Pacific States, tended to create a perplexity of attraction. The Nelson Family achieved the victory, and for a time they have been all the rage . . .

"SHIPPING NEWS . . . CLEARED OUT", The Courier (7 December 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2245481 

December 3. Clarence, steamer, 199, Saunders, Melbourne. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Winterbottom, Mr. and Mrs. Salamon, Mr. J. Gregg . . .

"BENDIGO (From our own Correspondent) Sandhurst, January 12th, 1854", Empire (21 January 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60148501 

Mr. Cairncross has engaged an excellent Company of theatrical performers consisting of eight gentlemen and four ladies, and he has converted his large room into a Theatre. So at the present time we can boast of a theatre Royal, at which dramatic representations little inferior to those on the boards of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, are enacted. The theatre opened with the Lady of Lyons, very creditably put on the stage. Mr. Gregg, who has distinguished himself as a singer, both in Melbourne and Sydney, is one of the company.

"BENDIGO . . . THEATRICALS", The Argus (18 August 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4796536

Mr. John Gregg took a benefit on Tuesday last at the Victoria Theatre, when the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was represented. The house was the fullest we ever saw on the Bendigo. Miss Herbert personated Romeo, and Miss Wernhum, Juliet, in a very creditable manner.

[SUMMARY] "THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL", The Argus (25 October 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4821697 

Opera, a branch of the drama which has never till now had fair play in this colony, is at present supreme in attraction, and the two principal theatres of our city have almost simultaneously offered it to the public. "La Sonnambula" with Miss Catherine Hayes for the Amina, and Mr. John Gregg, an eleve of the Royal Academy of Music, as the Count, drew the largest audience at the Theatre Royal on Monday evening that has ever been known to assemble in a colonial theatre . . .

"OPERA", Empire (1 January 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60508448

We observe that Mr. John Gregg has issued the programme for his farewell benefit, which takes place at the Lyceum Theatre, on Friday next. It comprises the last act of "Rigoletto," an act of Barnett's opera "The Mountain Sylph," in which the Misses Howson attained so much popularity when produced by them, and in which they will again appear; an act from the opera "I Lombardi," will for the first time be presented to an Australian audience. Between the operas brief miscellaneous concerts will be given. Mr. Gregg will be assisted by all the available musical talent in Sydney. It is now two years since he has taken a benefit here, and when he puts forward such an attractive programme we are confident that a crowded house will acknowledge his merits.

[Advertisement], Empire (3 January 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60506256 

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. FAREWELL BENEFIT of Mr. JOHN GREGG. TO-NIGHT, Friday, January 3rd, 1862.
On which occasion, SIGNOR and SIGNORA BIANCHI Will appear in GRAND OPERA.
Supported by Madame Sara Flower, the Misses Howson, Madame Flora Harris, Mrs. Cordner, Mr. Frank Howson, Mr. Macdougall, Signor Grossi, Mr. W. J. Cordner, Mr. J. Howson, Mr. J. Gregg, &c., &c. -
Conductor - Mr. F. A. Howson. RIGOLETTO - GRAND CONCERT - I LOMBARDI - MOUNTAIN SYLPH . . .

"CLEARANCES. JANUARY 11", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 January 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28624938

Iconium, ship, 549 tons, Captain Heustis, for San Francisco. Passengers - Mr. J. O. Gorman, Signor and Signora Bianchi. Signor Grossi, Messrs. Herman, Marriotti, Emmerson, J. Gregg, and 15 in the steerage.

En route to, and in California (1862-73):

"From the Sandwich Islands", Daily Alta California (5 May 1862), 1

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18620505.2.7 

On Saturday and Monday nights, April 5th and 7th, Signora Bianchi, Messrs. Grossi and Gregg gave two more performances at the Hawaiian Theatre, fully attended by a numerous and delighted audience.

"PASSENGERS", Daily Alta California (6 May 1862), 4

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18620506.2.18 

SYDNEY - Per Iconium - Signor and Signora Bianchi, Miss Hermann, Mr. John Gregg, Signor E, Grossi, Mr. Saml. C. Bradshaw 3d, and nine others.

"MR. JOHN GREGG AT SAN FRANCISCO", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (30 August 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199060162

. . . There is no very marked change in Signor Bianchi. We see the old sturdy and rather fussy figure, we hear the same beautiful voice that was familiar two years ago. Signora Bianchi is as stout as ever - perhaps a little stouter; she has the old "gushing" style of doing things, and takes the eyes, if not the ears, by storm. Her voice seems at times somewhat fatigued, and lacked freshness. There is little of the sympathetic character about her singing; but opera-goers will no doubt soon get used to her tones and take delight in them. Mr. John Gregg made his first appearance as the Count di Luna, and, oddly enough, sang his part in English. This was rather ridiculous, it must be confessed, but then Mr. Gregg made his English so happily unintelligible that he must have succeeded in deceiving many into the notion that he was singing nearly as choice Tuscan as the best of them . . .

"Mortality Report", Sacramento Daily Union (13 January 1873), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=SDU18730113.2.17.1 

. . . there were brought to the city for interment the following: Jan. 6 - John Gregg, aged 46 years, England . . .

"OPERA IN AUSTRALIA", Launceston Examiner (13 May 1878), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47786099 

We extract the following interesting article from the Austral Review, a Melbourne publication: . . . The earliest operatic artistes we remember are Catherine Hayes, Anna Bishop, Signor and Signora Bianchi, Signors Lagaise, tenor, Coulon and John Gregg, bass. Anna Bishop was the first to play Martha, and Madame Carandini Fra Diavolo. Coppin lay down the dictum that opera never would play in Melbourne. In the early presentations of Italian opera, the language was very mixed. It was said that Laglaise sang in French, Gregg in English, Coulon in Italian, and Farquharson in Italian - and English . . .

GREGORY, Edmund Howard (Edmund Howard GREGORY; Mr. E. H. GREGORY)

Venue proprietor, licensed victualler, caterer

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1854
Died Ballarat, VIC, 15 April 1910, aged "84"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edmund+Howard+Gregory+1825-1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREGORY-Edmund-Howard (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 December 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802325 

GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS. - Band of Forty Performers.
The magnificent Concert-hall and Saloons in connectlon with the new Theatre Royal, Bourke-street,
will be open to the public on this and every evening, with a series of
Grand Operatic and Classic Concerts, Supported by the first vocal talent in the colony,
when the whole premises will be open as a Promenade Concert Room, And brilliantly illuminated with gas.
The proprietor, M. E. H. Gregory, has the honor to announce to the pubic, that he has obtained from the Oflicers of the 12th Regiment their kind permission for the use of
The Military Band on this evening, which will be ably conductcd by Mr. Callen.
The following artistes will appear this evening:
Mons. Emile Coulon. Mrs. Hancock. Miss Octavia Hamilton.
Miss Stewart. Miss Minnie Clifford. Mr. George Clifford.
Mr. Peck, Violinist. Mons. Bial, Pianist.
Doors open at half-past seven. Concert to commence at eight.
Reserved seats, 5s.; promenade 2s. 6d. Smoking strictly prohibited in the Concert room.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue under construction, foyers only yet open to the public)

"THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus (3 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802592 

Mr. Gregory having at length obtained a license for the Royal Hotel, Bourke street, the new Theatre at the back of the hotel is to be proceeded with at once and is expected to be completed within three months from the present time. The concerts at the Hall have been well attended since the first, and we hear of some alterations in the style of the entertainments such as the performance of operatic duets, trios, &c., in character, which are sure to prove attractive. The band of the 12th Regiment, conducted by Mr. Callen, plays every evening and their morceaux add materially to the strength of the programme. Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Hancock, and Mons. Coulon, are encored nightly in their favorite pieces, and Mr. Bial has won golden opinions as a pianoforte soloist.

[News], Kilmore Free Press [VIC] (28 April 1910), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58275300 

A good kindly man gone. There died at Ballarat on Friday, 15th inst., at the age of 84, an old colonist in the person of Mr. E. H. Gregory, first caterer to the Parliamentry refreshment rooms, which position he held for 30 years. The body was interred in the Melbourne Cemetery on Saturday, 16th inst.

GREGSON, Robert (Robert GREGSON)

Violin owner, ? violinist

Active Upper Woolshed, VIC, 1857

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREGSON-Robert (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"POLICE COURT. WOOLSHED", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 August 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113016448

James Tulloch and George Robinson were brought up in custody of Sergeant G. Du Vernet, charged with stealing two violins of the value of £? from the dwelling house of Robert Gregson, Bridge Inn, Upper Woolshed.

GREIG, Mrs. (Mrs. GREIG; MRs. GRIEG [sic])

Vocalist, Shakespearian reader, ballad singer

Active Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1850-51
Active Scotland, 1851-52
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 May 1854 (per Madras, from Calcutta)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 21 July 1854 (per Norna, for Calcutta)

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Documentation:

"LEVEN - MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC READINGS", Fife Herald [Scotland] (4 December 1851), 3

Mrs. Greig, whose musical powers and intellectual taste were so highly extolled at the Cape of Good Hope and other places, Gave an entertainment here on Thursday evening, which was well attended and yielded great pleasure to the numerous and respectable audience. The readings, as well as the songs, were highly applauded; indeed, it is seldom that an entertainment of such a high order is given in Leven, or that the lovers of music and dramatic readings in this locality have an opportunity of hearing such an intellectual and talented performer. To those who appreciate musical taste and talent, Mrs. Greig's entertainments must give delight of no ordinary kind.

"LEVEN - MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT", Fife Herald (30 September 1852), 3

We cannot refrain from praise of the novel and graceful style of entertainment given here on Tuesday evening, by Mrs. Greig, whose gifts of song added to dramatic powers of no mean order, enabled her audience to pass a pleasant evening with feelings that pertain more to the elegant accomplishments of the drawing-room, than the too general floridness of public exhibition. The purity of her voice in the ballad is only equalled by her good taste in the selection of her subjects, whilst an air of originality and freshness gives additional charms to her performances. We are at a loss to judge which produced on us the most pleasing impression, the archness of "Molly Bawn," or the simple pathos of "Dermot Astore," in each of which, Mrs. Greig was equally successful, and elicited encores which were gracefully responded to. The "Dramatic Readings," consisting of selections from Macbeth and Henry VIII., were delivered in a manner which showed a careful study and deep appreciation of Shaksperian genius. During the presentment of the sorrows of the noble and dignified Catharine, the furtive tear was seen to dim the eyes of many, among a select and attentive audience.

[Advertisement], Glasgow Herald (22 November 1852), 1

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, AND SHAKSPERIAN READING.
MRS. GREIG RESPECTFULLY announces to the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Glasgow, that she will have the honour of giving an ENTERTAINMENT within the MERCHANTS' HALL, on the Evening of THURSDAY, 2d December, 1852, on which occasion shee well be assisted by a young Lady (ENLIE DE PONCHARD), being her First Appearance.
PROGRAMME.
BALLAD - "The Hour before Day" - (Lover) - Mrs. GREIG . . .
BALLAD - "The Bloom is on the Rye," (Bishop) - Mrs. GREIG . . .
BALLAD - "Annie Laurie" - Mrs. GREIG . . .
READINGS FROM SHAKSPEARE'S TRAGEDY OF MACBETH - Mrs. GREIG . . .
BALLAD - "Dermot Astore" - (Crouch) - Mrs. GREIG . . .
SONG - "Mary," - (Farmer) - Mrs. GREIG . . .
READINGS FROM SHAKSPEARE'S TRAGEDY OF MACBETH - Mrs. GREIG . . .

"READINGS AND OTHER EXHIBITIONS IN CALCUTTA", Bombay Gazette [India] (29 March 1854), 4

Of course we went last night to Mrs. Greig's benefit. The case in itself was decidedly an affecting one. Here was a woman who, as the Editor of the Literary Gazette said, had crossed the sea with four little lives dependent upon her; four little mouths crying "crowdie," and no porridge to put into those orifices. Therefore, said we, we will go: we will pay our money like a true Briton, and be bored for a few hours. And to tell the truth, we were bored; most dreadfully bored, until we hit upon the expedient of reading Mr. Hume's books instead of listening to the reading - for which liberty we beg his pardon. As to the performance, the first piece, a bit of the Lady of Lyons, read by Mr. Hume and Mrs. Greig, was decidedly good, on the whole; better though, we are constrained to say, on the part of the gentleman than the lady. The readings from Hamlet, by an amateur and Mrs. Greig, were atrocious; we can find no weaker word to express sufficiently our great anger at hearing those fine scenes so spoiled . . . Mrs. Greig has not been a success . . . Calcutta Citizen, March 15.

"BENGAL . . . SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", Allen's Indian Mail [London, England] (28 December 1853), 775

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Per Hotspur, from PLYMOUTH . . . FROM CAPE . . . Mrs. Greig and 3 children . . .

"INDIA", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 May 1854), 2

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The following is from the Agra, 7th February: . . . What a pity Mrs. Greig did not come to Agra! Her ballad singing would have paid in the Upper Provinces and she might, like Jenny Lind, have sacked money on public and private occasions. Nothing of a public nature going on here except the weekly lectures, which are rather instructive than amusing.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Empire (19 May 1854), 2

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May 18.- Madras, P. and O. Company's steamship. Captain Parfitt, 1200 tons, 300 horse-power, from Singapore April 10; Batavia, April 23; King George's Sound May 8; Adelaide May 13; Melbourne May 16 - Passengers . . . From Calcutta - Mr. and Mrs. Lind, 2 children, and 2 servants; Mr. and Mrs. Greig and 4 children . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1854), 1

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DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. - The gentry and public of Sydney are respectfully informed that Mrs. GREIG, the celebrated Shakspearian Reader and Ballad Singer, whose performances have created so great a sensation in Europe, Cape of Good Hope, and India, will have the honour of giving her first entertainment in the Royal Polytechnic, Pitt-street, on Tuesday Evening, 6th June, 1854. Particulars of Programme will appear in later publications.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Smith Norrie (chemist, proprietor); Royal Polytechnic Institution (Sydney)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 June 1854), 8

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ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Programme of Mrs. GREIG'S Grand Dramatic, Vocal, and Instrumental Entertainment, THIS EVENING, Tuesday, June 6th, 1854.
Part 1.
Overture - "Semiramide" - Rossini - Pianoforte - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel.
Song "Kathleen Mavourneen" - Mrs. Greig - Crouch.
Song "Madoline" - Mr. E. Spagnoletti - Nelson.
Song "Annie Laurie" - Mrs. Greig - Finlay Dun.
Operatic Melange, Due Pianoforte - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel - Rosellen.
Recitation First and Second Acts of "The Lady of Lyons" - Mrs. Greig.
Part 2.
Aria "Deh Viene Ala" - Mr. E. Spagnoletti - Mozart.
Ballad "The Happy Family" - Mrs. Greig - C. E. Horn.
Pot Pourri Duo Pianoforte - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel - Bertini.
Recitation Third Act of "The Lady of Lyons" - Mrs. Greig.
Part 3.
Ballad - Mr. E. Spagnoletti
Song "The Musical Wife" - Mrs. Greig
Operatic Melange Duo Pianoforte - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel - Goria
Recitation Fourth Act of "The Lady of Lyons" - Mrs. Greig
Finale - Instrumental.
Doors open at half-past seven; to commence at eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets, 5s.; family ditto, to admit four, 16s.; obtainable at Messrs. Marsh and Co., Johnson, Buist, King, Woolcott and Clarke.

NOTE: Her first appearance apparently postponed to 13 June

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 June 1854), 1

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GRAND DRAMATIC, VOCAL, and INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT.- Mrs. GREIG, the celebrated Shakepenan Reader and Ballad Singer . . . will give her First Entertainment in the Royal Polytechnic, Pitt-street, on TUESDAY EVENING, June 13 . . .

"ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 June 1854), 5

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This evening, Mrs. Greig, who has recently arrived in Sydney, proposes to give a grand dramatic, vocal, and instrumental entertainment at this institution. From the highly flattering critiques of our English contemporaries, and the excellent taste displayed in the programme, which appears in our advertising columns, we anticipate for this lady a very cordial reception.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 June 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12952197 

NOTE: Program, Greig's musical numbers as above

MUSIC: Kathleen Mavourneen (Crouch); The musical wife (Parry)

"MRS. GREIG'S ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 June 1854), 5

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Mrs. Greig's grand dramatic, vocal, and instrumental entertainment took place yesterday evening, at the Royal Polytechnic Institution, before a large and highly respectable audience. The songs and pieces of music selected for the occasion were from the best and most popular authors, and were given in a manner which elicited a very marked appreciation on the part of the audience. The dramatic part of the entertainment was confined to the delivery by Mrs. Greig, of nearly the whole of the Lady of Lyons - one of the most difficult and most beautiful plays in the whole range of the drama. We must do her the justice to say that her conception of the various characters was admirable, and although she may have been deficient in the more masculine parts, yet her rendering of Pauline, both in point of correct pronunciation and genuine elocution, was exceedingly pleasing. As a vocalist she ranks far above mediocrity; her voice, although not remarkable for compass, is clear, musical, and sweet, and evidently well cultivated. As an artiste, whether in the vocal or dramatic walks she bids fair to become a favourite, and we have no doubt she will reap a "golden" reward. Mr. Spagnoletti's vocal powers are also of a high order, his voice is rich and susceptible of the nicest modulation; whilst his manner of singing intimates an accurate acquaintance with the science of music. The performances of Misses [sic] Packer and Emanuel on the pianoforte contributed greatly to enhance the entertainment, which on the whole was well given and deservedly applauded. The time occupied, however, was rather too long; and, in future, we would suggest a considerable limitation.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 June 1854), 1

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ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
Programme of Mrs. GREIG'S Grand Dramatic, Vocal, and Instrumental Entertainment, THIS EVENING, Tuesday, June 20th.
PART I . . . Alpine Song, "My Father Land," Barnet - Mrs. Greig . . .
Song, "Mary," Farmer - Mrs. Greig . . .
Shakespeare's celebrated tragedy "Macbeth," Mrs. Greig.
PART II . . . Ballad, Dermot Astore," Crouch," Mrs. Greig . . .
Recitation, "Macbeth," Mrs. Greig.
PART III . . . Ballad, "Twas on a Sunday morning," Mori, Mrs. Greig . . .
Recitation, "Macbeth," Mrs. Greig . . .

NOTE: Her second appearance apparently also postponed, to 29 June

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 June 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12960685 

NOTE: Program substantially as above

"DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 July 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30940538 

On Thursday evening, Mrs. Greig gave her second [sic] dramatic and musical entertainment (assisted in the musical department by Messrs. Packer, Spagnoletti, and Emanuel). His Excellency the Governor-General and suite, his Honor Mr. Justice Therry and family, the Colonial Treasurer and family, and a large party of other of the leading families of Sydney, honoured the saloon with their presence. The readings of Mrs. Greig were from the chief scenes of Shakspere's Macbeth, and whether as regards the conception of the characters of the ambitious Thane and his reckless wife, or the execution with which these most difficult portraitures were displayed, Mrs. Greig must justly claim high rank in histrionic art. She was warmly applauded throughout, and it is to be hoped for the sake of those who admire classical readings, that the series will be continued. This description of entertainments although so extremely popular in England (where at the Athenaeums and other literary institutions of all the large towns it has long formed a favourite feature in the programmes of their sessions), is new to Sydney; but from the marked approval which has attended its introduction here by Mrs. Greig, we have little doubt that it has taken firm root. The readings were relieved by vocal and instrumental music by the artists already named.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Packer; Abraham Emanuel; Ernesto Spagnoletti senior; Roger Therry; Charles Fitzroy (governor general)

MUSIC: Dermot Astore (Crouch); Twas on a Sunday morning (Frank Mori)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 July 1854), 1

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ROYAL HOTEL: - Programme of Mrs. GREIG'S Grand Popular Entertainment, THIS EVENING, July 3, 1854.
PART I. Ballad, "The Hour before Day," Lover - Mrs. Greig. Song - "The Anchor's Weighed," Braham - Mr. Wilkinson.
Ballad - "Molly Bawn," Lover - Mrs. Greig. Recitations - "The Lady of Lyons," Mrs. Greig.
PART II . . . Ballad, "Salley in our Alley," Horn - Mrs. Greig . . .
PART III . . . Ballad - "The Maids of Merry England," Perring - Mrs. Greig . . .
The Public of Sydney are respectfully informed that, as Mrs. Greig leaves this Colony by the first mail for England, time will not permit of a repetition of this talented Lady's entertainments . . .
Mrs. Greig has been declared by the first English critics as inimitable.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Wilkinson (vocalist)

"CLASSICAL READINGS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1854), 5

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On Monday evening, Mrs. Greig gave the third of her series of Classical Readings in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel. Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's fine play of the Lady of Lyons was selected for the occasion, and the varied and subtle characters were delineated by Mrs. Greig in a style as graphic as it was chaste and true . . . ,The next readings will be given on Monday next, when Mrs. Greig proposes to give selections from three of the great English dramatists . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 July 1854), 1

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GRAND DRAMATIC, VOCAL, and Instrumental Entertainment.-
Mrs. GREIG'S farewell benefit and last appearance in Sydney.- Royal Hotel, This Evening, July 10.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Pianoforte overture to Semiramide, Messrs. Packer and Emanuel.
Ballad, "Then you'll remember me," Balfe - Mrs. Greig.
Ballad, "My Pretty Jane," Bishop - Spagnoletti.
Song, "The Heart bowed down," Wallace - Mr. George Wilkinson.
Recitation, Shakspeare's celebrated tragedy of Macbeth- Mrs. Greig.
PART II.
Valse Brilliante (duet), Schuloff- (pianoforte) Messrs. Packer and Emanual
Ballad, " After many roving Years," Horn, Mrs. Greig.
Recitations, Bulwer's celebrated play " The Lady of Lyons "- Mrs. Greig.
Song, " The White Squall," Barker - Mr. George Wilkinson.
Song, "The Musical Wife" - Mrs. Greig.
Song, "Oh! Mother, he is going away," Lover - (by particular desire.-Irish comic), Mr. G. Wilkinson.
Grand Duet (pianoforte) Les Pluies des Perles - Messrs. Packer and Emanuel.
Recitations, Shakspeare's celebrated tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" - Mrs. Greig.
PART III.
The celebrated "Pestal" Air, with brilliant variations, Blockley (pianoforfe), Messrs. Packer and Emanuel.
Song, "I'm Ninety-five" - Mrs. Greig.
Song, "Home, Sweet home" (by particular desire) - Spagnoletti.
Recitations, Shakespeare's celebrated play "King Henry VIII." - Mrs. Greig . . .

"MRS. GREIG'S FAREWELL BENEFIT", Empire (11 July 1854), 2

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This lady, who has been very favourably received by Sydney audiences, made her last public appearance yesterday evening, previous to her departure from the colony . . . Some duets were performed on the pianoforte by Messrs. Packer and Emanuel, and Mr. G. Wilkinson sang, very effectively, two or three deservedly favourite melodies. Mrs. Greig also gave some popular songs, all of which, especially the ballad, "After many roving years," were received with applause. The audience, which was respectable, and rather numerous, appeared highly delighted with the evening's entertainment.

MUSIC: The you'll remember me (Balfe, from The Bohemian girl); Oh! after many roving years [The happy valley] (C. E. Horn)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARANCES", Empire (22 July 1854), 4

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July 21. - Norna, P. and O. Co.'s steamer, 613 tons, Captain H. Down, for Singapore, via Melbourne - Passengers . . . For Calcutta: Captain Prendergast and lady, Mr. and Mrs. Greig and family (4) . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . DEPARTURES", The Friend of India [Serampore] (21 December 1854), 8

Per Barham . . . for Madras - Mr. and Mrs. Greig and family . . .

Bibliography and resources:

"Mrs. Greig", Encyclopaedia of South African theatre (ESAT)

http://esat.sun.ac.za/index.php?title=Mrs_Greig 

She appears to have been a successful performer in Australia and the other colonies in the early 1850s. She visited Cape Town on her way to England in 1851, and again, on her way to Australia and/or India in 1853. While in the Cape she gave powerful and successful Dramatic and Musical Entertainments in the Commercial Rooms on both visits. Her 1851 programme included excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and The Lady of Lyons, and she was assisted by Mr. Hall; while the 1853 programme offered "singing and Shakespearean readings".

GREIG, Andrew (Andrew GREIG; A. GREIG)

Amateur vocalist, actor, soldier, 4th Regiment

Active Sydney and Parramatta, NSW, 1832-37

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ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 4th Regiment (military); though Grieg was not listed as a bandsman, he performed with the band in the Garrison theatricals in 1836-37

GRENNO, Giovanni (Giovanni GRENNO; GRENO; ? John GRENNO)

Musician, drummer, violinist, ? miner

Born c. 1817
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by June 1854
? Died Sebastopol, VIC, 30 September 1879, aged "62" [PROV]

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (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 [sic, Cassa], Herr Ellerner [sic, Elsasser] will preside at the piano . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Antonio Rangoni (manager, cornet); Giacinto Gagliardi (flute); Alessandro Bellomi (bass); Francesco Volpi (clarinet); Charles Elsasser (piano); Rowe's American Circus (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 April 1857), 8

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GEELONG MUSIC HALL, Sir Charles Hotham Hotel. -
Great Success of Miss MORTIMER, the eminent Soprano.
. . . Miss FITZGERALD, the celebrated Irish Ballad Singer, will appear nightly.
. . . Mr. NEWMAN, the unrivalled Comic Singer, will open his Budget of Comicalities.
. . . Miss SUNDERLAND in favourite sentimental songs.
. . . Mr. WILLIAMS will make an appearance in his Shakspearian comicalities.
. . . Miss MORTIMER and NEWMAN their side-splitting deeds [? duets].
Mons. Greno, Violinist. Master Bush, the Colonial Wonder, Pianist.

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Margaret Newman ("Miss Mortimer") (vocalists); Miss Fitzgerald = Maria Wallace (vocalist); Charles Williams (vocalist); James Bush (pianist)

? "TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (2 October 1879), 2

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An old man named John Grenno, a resident of Sebastopol, fell down a shaft 40 feet deep on Tuesday, and was killed. It is supposed that while working near the mouth in a tunnel, the foul air made him giddy, and he missed his footing.

Inquest, John Grenno, 30 September 1879; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/28A6B464-F1BC-11E9-AE98-9FBE6D8E7713?image=1 (DIGITISED)

Grant of administration, John Grenno, 1879; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/AA0CDF67-F1D1-11E9-AE98-C9F7B9786FE2?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/58257635-F1DC-11E9-AE98-F337C4BC5B6A?image=1 (DIGITISED)

GREVILLE, John Rodger (born John RODGER; John Rodger GREVILLE; John Rodgers GREVILLE; J. R. GREVILLE)

Comic vocalist, songwriter, comedian, actor

Born Dublin, Ireland, 15 June 1834; son of John RODGER (d. VIC, 1897) and Jane GREVILLE (d. VIC, 1899)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1852
Married Charlotte Augusta MARSHALL, VIC, 1855
Died Carlton, VIC, 29 April 1894

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GREVILLE, Charlotte (Charlotte Augusta MARSHALL; Mrs. John RODGER alias GREVILLE)

Actor, vocalist

Born Wellington, NZ, 1840; daughter of Samson MARSHALL and Charlotte Augusta BAKER
Married John RODGERS alias GREVILLE, VIC, 1855
Died Albert Park, VIC, 4 January 1912

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Documentation:

Births, New Zealand, 1840; New Zealand, Civil registration birth index

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/582893:62563 (PAYWALL)

1840 / 454 / Charlotte Augusta daughter of / Samson and Charlotte Augusta / Marshall

"BENDIGO . . . THEATRICALS", The Argus (16 June 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809639 

. . . A Mr. Greville sings humorous local songs, a la Thatcher. He is a better singer, and has more comic humor in his singing, than the last gentleman, | but in point of merit his songs in general will not bear comparison . . .

"CRESWICK CREEK", Geelong Advertiser (5 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91860068

There is a very neatly got up theatre here adjoining Collier's hotel, not quite so large as Drury Lane to be sure, holding however, about 400 people. The place is pretty well attended every night; it deserves every encouragement not merely because it is the only rational amusement at present obtainable, but furthermore, the actors, one and all, are clever people. When such plays as Eugene Aram ant Othello are got up respectably, it is no wonder that the performers are rapidly gaining public favor. The play of Othello was well acted last evening to a fair house. The Moor, by Mr. Greville, who sustained his difficult part admirably; Mr. E. W. Shearcroft's Iago, was also well played, and Miss Herbert's Desdemona, drew down repeated cheers; but it would be invidious to particularize, when each did their best. They are tolerably well up in farce too. Mr. Gibson is an Irishman, and no mistake. "The Digger's Duet," an original song, composed by Mr. Greville, and sung by that gentlemen and Mr. Gibson, is one of the most laughable affairs I have yet heard in the colony: every line is a hit. The theatre is open on Saturday . . .

"CRESWICK CREEK", The Argus (8 March 1855), 6

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Last evening Mr. Shearcroft took a farewell benefit at the Theatre Royal, near Colliers Hotel . . . Mr. Greville, in his composition and singing of local songs is almost inimitable; the thunders of applause bestowed on him after each allusion to diggers' peculiarities, show that he is a close observer of what is passing around and as this applause proceeds from the educated and the uneducated alike, it is a proof that his observations are true to nature, well conceived and happily delivered . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (4 October 1855), 1

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THEATRE ROYAL, MONTEZUMA,- Lessees, Messrs. Lynch and Leky.
Manager, Mr. J. R. Greville. To-night (Wednesday) 3rd October, 1855 . . .
Leader of the Band - Mr. A. Oakey. 1st Violin - Herr Richty.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Oakey

"CHARLIE NAPIER", The Star (9 November 1857), 3

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. . . The Nelsons were in excellent voice, and sang the various songs incidental to the piece with great spirit. Greville was irresistible, and his local allusions, especially that respecting the Fire Brigade, were capital . . .

"THE THEATRES", The Age (28 December 1858), 5

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. . . Mr. Greville, if not, as the handbills set forth, the "only legitimate low comedian in the colonies," is certainly possessed of merit, and in the local songs exhibited no ordinary vocal ability . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL. MR. GREVILLE'S BENEFIT", The Argus (1 July 1882), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11545335 

Last night was the concluding one of the management of the Theatre Royal under the lesseeship of Messrs. Coppin, Hennings, and Greville . . . Mr. Greville went on to say that he had been on the colonial stage 30 years. It was in Dublin that he made his first appearance as an amateur. He was Black Ralph in the "Dream at Sea" (Laughter.) A few months after, in 1852, he sailed for Australia - not as a cabin passenger - (a laugh) - \but as an intermediate. Coming up to Melbourne from Williamstown he fully expected to see gold sticking out on the banks of the Yarra, and he subsequently walked to the diggings to Bendigo. Tiring of that work in a few months he returned to Melbourne and obtained an appointment as singer between the pieces at the old theatre. One of these songs, his own composing concluded with the words "I am going to dig for gold, my lads, in far Australia's land," and it took (Laughter.) Because he wrote it he was proud of that song. He thought it was better than "Hands all Round" . . .

"Mr. J. R. Greville", Table Talk (28 November 1890), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147283530 

Without exaggeration it can safely be said that no comedian at present on the Australian stage has retained such exceptional popularity with the public as Mr. J. R. Greville, who dates his Australian experiences so far back as 1852. Mr. John Roger Greville was born in Dublin on June 15, 1834, and commenced his association with the stage at the Royal Phoenix Amateur Theatre, Dublin, on May 13, 1851, when the comedy of Charles II. was presented, with Mr. Greville as Rochester. The same quaint old programme that announced the first appearance of the comedian also chronicled the fact of his being cast for the part of Francisco in the Minerali, described as a romantic drama. The newspapers of the time were good enough to remark that "the young aspirant for dramatic honours" (they used hackneyed phrases in those days as well as now) "made an excellent impression and showed great talent." But, ambitious as he was to be an actor, he was not proof against the exaggerated reports about the Victorian gold discoveries in 1851. Firmly convinced that he had only to touch the far distant Australian shore, and Midas-like the gold would be his by touch, the enthusiastic young Irishman sailed for the south and arrived here in 1852. It occurred to the new arrival that by way of raising a little money to pay his preliminary expenses he might accept a theatrical engagement. He applied at the old Queen's Theatre, that dingy, dark and dirty home of the drama, but the manager running his eye over the long lean figure of the applicant, declared that he did not want him. A kind-hearted musician named Megson, however, raised the lad's spirits considerably by allowing him to sing at a concert.

A few mornings afterwards he started for the diggings. He had no acquaintance with the shovel beyond its use in domestic gardening . . . Mr. Greville's time was spent in sinking holes fifteen feet deep. He was not good at throwing up washdirt, for every spadeful he threw up brought two spadesful down . . . and consequently had to go back to the stage. Joining a company in Sandhurst, he sustained a varied repertoire, playing, small parts, important parts, or any parts he could get, and singing between the pieces . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson

"FORTY YEARS ON THE AUSTRALIAN STAGE", Star (9 September 1891), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18910909.2.11

"MR. J. R. GREVILLE. DEATH OF THE FAMOUS COMEDIAN", The Argus (30 April 1894), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8662708

"A VETERAN ACTOR", The Age (30 April 1894), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192201812 

"DEATH OF MR. J. R. GREVILLE", The Lorgnette (cover date says "April 1894"), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212767083 

"OUR COUNTRY SERVICE", Bendigo Advertiser (2 May 1894), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88945423 

The death of the well known Victorian comedian, J. R. Greville, has drawn attention to his father Mr. J. Rodger, J.P., of Vaughan. The deceased actor, who adopted the stage name of Greville, always signed himself John Rodger Greville. The father of the veteran actor is still living at Vaughan, where he carries on an aerated water factory. Mr. Rodger, senr., who is over 80 years of age, was until recently a member of the Mount Alexander Shire Council.

"Dramatic Notes", Evening Journal (19 May 1894), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200774436 

[Joseph Michael Forde] "MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . J. R. GREVILLE", Sydney Sportsman (21 February 1906), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167210063 

Bibliography and resources:

John Rodger Greville, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191971616 

GREY, George (George GREY)

Recorder and translator of Indigenous songs and chants, colonial governor

Born Lisbon, Portugal, 14 April 1812
Active Western Australia, by December 1837
Died London, 19 September 1898

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-843039 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREY-George (shareable link to this entry)

Writings on Aboriginal songs:

George Grey, Journals of two expeditions of discovery in north-west and western Australia, during the years 1837, 38, and 39, under the authority of Her Majesty's government: describing many newly discovered, important, and fertile districts, with observations on the moral and physical condition of the aboriginal inhabitants, &c. &c. [2 volumes] (London: T. and W. Boone, 1841), volume 2, 25, 70, 86, and especially:

[Chapter 15] Songs and poetry, 300-316:

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=JUNCAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA300 (DIGITISED)

[Chapter 16] Funeral ceremonies and customs (317-) 320-21 . . .:

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=JUNCAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA320 (DIGITISED)

Transcriptions onsite:

Songs composed on Miago's departure and return, 1838:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist1836-1840.php#1838-01-04-Miago-departure-return 

Native songs sung by Kaiber, 1839

https://www.sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist1836-1840.php#1839-04-06-grey-kaiber-songs 

Funeral songs for Mulligo, 1839

https://www.sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist1836-1840.php#1839-06-15-grey-funeral-songs-for-mulligo 

12 songs, 1837-39

https://www.sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist1836-1840.php#1839-grey-wa-aboriginal-songs 

Other relevant sources:

The library of his excellency Sir George Grey, philology, vol. 2, part 1, Australia, [by] Wm. H. I. Bleek (London: Sold by Trübner and Co., 1858)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=hoE-AAAAYAAJ (DIGITISED)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=hoE-AAAAYAAJ&q=song (SEARCH on "song")

Bibliography and resources:

"Grey, Sir George (1812-1898)", Australian dictionary of biography 1 (1966)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/grey-sir-george-2125

"GREY, George", Encyclopedia of New Zealand

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/1g21/1

Clint Bracknell, "Kooral Dwonk-katitjiny (listening to the past): Aboriginal language, songs and history in south-western Australia", Aboriginal history 38 (2014), 1-18

https://www.jstor.org/stable/43687001 (DIGITISED)

Tiffany Shellam, "Miago and the 'Great Northern Men': Indigenous histories from in-between", in Rachel Standfield (ed.), Indigenous mobilities: across and beyond the Antipodes (Acton: ANU Press, 2018), 185-208

http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30113701 (DIGITISED)

Clint Bracknell, "The emotional business of Noongar song", Journal of Australian studies 44/2 (2020), 140-53

https://doi.org/10.1080/14443058.2020.1752284 (DIGITISED)

GREY, Henry de (Henry de GREY) = Henry DE GREY

GRIFFIN, Benjamin Pitt (Benjamin Pitt GRIFFIN; B. P. GRIFFIN; Mr. GRIFFIN)

Songwriter, amateur vocalist, surveyor

Born England, c. 1784/85; son of Joseph GRIFFIN
Married Jane OLDRIDGE (c. 1782-1839), England, by c. 1809)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17 December 1833 (free per Layton)
Active Maitland, NSW, by 1843
Died West Maitland, NSW, 17 June 1863, aged 79

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Pitt+Griffin+d1863 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRIFFIN-Benjamin-Pitt (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Benjamin Pitt Griffin, the elder, was a bank clerk and later in the Colonial Treasury. He was elected secretary of the School of Arts in Sydney in April 1841 and served until early 1843, whereafter he was active in Maitland.

In the Maitland concerts in September 1843 he introduced his Billy Barlow in Australia, described as "an original song, written by a Gentleman of Maitland".

In March that year, at an election dinner in Maitland, he had reportedly been:

called upon to sing the new song of "The King of the Cannibal Islands", which he did amidst great applause

And, suggesting that he had probably fitted out the borrowed tune and format with locally topical words, at another dinner in May:

Mr. GRIFFIN was requested to sing his original electioneering song, which he did with much point and effect, and was highly applauded.

Yet again at a dinner in March 1844:

The list of toasts having been gone through, a song was called for from Mr. Griffin, who sang "Billy Barlow" in good style, introducing two or three verses appropriate to the occasion.

At the Royal Albert Theatre in Singleton, a performance of Venice Preserv'd, on Boxing Day 1846:

After the tragedy, Mr. Williams sung Mr. Griffin's excellent song of "Barney O' Keefe", in his usual comic style, and was loudly encored.

This was probably the recently written song published in the Mercury in January 1845, "MR. O'KEEFE'S ADVENTURES IN AUSTRALIA" to the tune of "Larry O'Gaff".

At an earlier theatrical entertainment in Singleton in February 1845, it was reported that both "Barney O'Keefe, a song by a Maitland gentleman now in Sydney, was highly applauded", and "Billy Barlow at Singleton, detailing the disasters of the real Hunter River Billy, was encored, but not again sung, owing to its length."

Griffin's daughter Caroline had married the Maitland book- and music-seller William Lipscomb in 1838.

A son, Benjamin Pitt Griffin junior (1809-1881), went to the United States, where in 1851 he reportedly committed a robbery onboard a river steamer.

Documentation:

Passengers per Layton, December 1833; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1210/images/imaus1787_081196-0566 (PAYWALL)

Male Emigrants . . . Richard Johnson / 59 / London / Watchmaker . . .
Benjamin Pitt Griffin / 49 / England / Surveyor

[Advertisement], The Colonist (12 March 1835), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31716287 

IN CONSEQUENCE of several conflicting statements which have appeared in different papers respecting the conduct and usage of the passengers by the ship Layton, it appears necessary that a correct account should be laid before the public. The heads of several families, who were passengers by the said ship therefore propose publishing by subscription, a correct journal from the time of her leaving London to her arrival in Sydney. It is conjectured the price of each copy will not exceed one Shilling. Subscribers' names will be received at the Monitor Office, and at Mr. Johnson's, Watchmaker, George-street, opposite Bridge-street. Signed, BENJAMIN PITT GRIFFIN. RICHARD JOHNSON.

See also A few copies of letters, and some remarks upon sundry documents on the subject of female emigration by the superintendent of the Layton emigrant ship (Sydney: Printed by William Jones, 1836)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21687615/version/26049888 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Johnson (senior)

"MARRIAGES", The Colonist (24 September 1835), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31717002

On the 19th instant, by special license, Mr. John Martyn, of Hunter Street, to Lucy Ann, third daughter of Mr. B. P. Griffin, of Elizabeth Street, Sydney. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. McGarvie, A. M.

"Marriage", The Sydney Monitor (14 November 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32161844

On Saturday last, by License, in the Chapel of the Parish of St Lawrence, by the Rev. William Cowper, Mr. William Lipscomb, of West Maitland, to Caroline, sixth daughter of Mr. Benjamin Pitt Griffin, of Elizabeth-street, south, Sydney.

"ELECTION DINNER", The Maitland Mercury (4 March 1843), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article658950

On Tuesday last a dinner was given at Mr. P. J. Cohen's, the Rose Inn, West Maitland, by the Maitland Committee of A. W. Scott Esq., to the committee and friends of that gentleman at Newcastle . . . Mr. MUTLOW said he had to propose a toast . . . "The Ladies of the colony."
The toast was drank with all the honors. Air "Here's a health to all good lasses."
Mr. GRIFFIN returned thanks in an excellent and appropriate speech . . .
The whole of the toasts having been gone through, Mr. Griffin was called upon to sing the new song of "The King of the Cannibal Islands," which he did amidst great applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Walker Scott (d. 1883)

"DINNER OF MR. SCOTT'S FRIENDS AT NEWCASTLE", The Maitland Mercury (20 May 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article660299

. . . Mr. GRIFFIN was requested to sing his original electioneering song, which he did with much point and effect, and was highly applauded . . .

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (3 June 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article660579 

On Wednesday evening last, about 50 of Mr. Scott's friends sat down to a substantial supper provided by Mr. P. J. Cohen, of the Rose Inn . . . After the cloth was removed, several appropriate toasts were drank and speeches delivered; and a number of songs were sang by Messrs. Hart, Harrington, Cashwell, and Griffin, the latter of whom sang a new song entitled "The Registration," which, was loudly applauded and encored . . .

"THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 September 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article661771 

On Thursday evening, Othello Travestie and Bombastes Furioso, were repeated by the amateur company . . . Between the pieces "Billy Barlow" and several other comic songs were well sung, and were received in a very favourable manner . . .

"THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 September 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article661902 

The third performance of the amateurs took place on Wednesday evening last . . . Billy Barlow" was sung, as usual, amidst great applause and roars of laughter, and several other songs, were also well sung. The next performance, being the last, will be this evening, when we hope to find the house a "bumper." The pieces selected are "Raising the Wind," "Scape-Grace," and "Othello Travestie," with the favourite song of "Billy Barlow."

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 September 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article661918 

For the Benefit of the Maitland Benevolent Society.
THIS EVENING (Saturday), September 16, will be performed, at the Northumberland Hotel, the laughable Farce of RAISING THE WIND. After which, in One Act, the SCAPE-GRACE.
By particular desire, the original song of " Billy Barlow," in character.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (19 September 1843), 2s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article661944

Just published, price 3d., and to be had at the Mercury Office, West Maitland,
BILLY BARLOW IN AUSTRALIA: an ORIGINAL SONG, written by a gentleman of Maitland; as sung at the Amateur Performances for the benefit of the Maitland Benevolent Society.

[Advertisement], The Australian (26 October 1843), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37113559 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
MR. COPPIN most respectfully informs the public that his
FAREWELL BENEFIT will take place on THURSDAY EVENING, Oct. 26, upon which occasion the performances will commence with the celebrated Peregrinating Play, taken from Bos's Pickwick Papers, entitled SAM WELLER; OR, THE PICKWICKEANS.
To be followed with (first time in this City,) the Maitland version of "BILLY BARLOW," by MR. COPPIN . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (vocalist, comedian); see also Coppin's recent Sydney edition of the music and words of Billy Barlow

"DINNER TO R. WINDEYER, ESQ., M.C.", The Maitland Mercury (23 March 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article665315

On Thursday evening last about thirty gentlemen, many of them electors of the county of Durham, sat down to a most excellent dinner at the Rose Inn, West Maitland, in honor of R. Windeyer, Esq., M.C. . . . The list of toasts having been gone through, a song was called for from Mr. Griffin, who sang "Billy Barlow" in good style, introducing two or three verses appropriate to the occasion. Several songs were afterwards sung; and about 12 o'clock Mr. Windeyer took his leave, amidst loud cheering. The company did not separate until some time afterwards, and harmony and conviviality were kept up with great spirit.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Windeyer

"MR. O'KEEFE'S ADVENTURES IN AUSTRALIA. Air. Larry O'Gaff", The Maitland Mercury (4 January 1845), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article671050

When in ould Tipperary a broth of a boy I was,
I bate all the men, and the women's sole joy I was;
But times got so bad, sure, that out of employ I was,
And no brogues to his trotters had Barney O'Keefe.
To the priest then I went, and sis I, I'm long waiting now,
No work can I get, and I want to be aiting now;
You spalpeen, sis he, you must go emigrating now:
So to Sydney he sent off poor Barney O'Keefe.
Oh dideroo whack - skies look'd black - captain too calling loud
Ship pitching - I retching - sailors too bawling loud;
Faith, I might as well be on the top of a thunder cloud,
For the devil's broke loose here, said Barney O'Keefe . . .
[5 more verses] . . .
Warrah, 20th December, 1844.

"SINGLETON", The Maitland Mercury (1 March 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article671980

On Thursday evening, the 20th instant, the first theatrical performance in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Society took place in the spacious barn of John Browne, Esq., of Macquarie-place. The performance was attended by the elite of the district within a circle of twenty miles; about 200 persons were present, and many others returned, not being able to procure admission. The first piece represented was "Billy Taylor, or the Gay Young Fellow," founded on the popular song of that name; and, judging from the roars of laughter throughout, we imagine it was well played. The songs and a dance by an amateur were received with enthusiasm. "Barney O'Keefe," a song by a Maitland gentleman now in Sydney, was highly applauded. "The Good-looking Fellow, or the Roman Nose," followed . . . "Billy Barlow at Singleton," detailing the disasters of the real Hunter River Billy, was encored, but not again sung, owing to its length. The whole was wound np by the farce of the "Valet de Sham," a piece previously played three times . . .

"COLONIAL MELODIES - NO. 2. By the author of 'Billy Barlow'", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (12 July 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article674510 

THE MAYOR'S TEA PARTY.
Air - The king of the Cannibal Islands."

No doubt you read, the other day,
"The Fancy Ball," by Mr. Rae:
So now a stave I'll sing or say
About the Mayor's Tea Party.
His Worship doesn't dance, you see
With jigs and reels he don't agree;
But yet, inclin'd to have a spree,
He ask'd the citizens to Tea!
French rolls by bushels, stale and new,
With rounds of beef a score or two,
And Garry Owen's best sky-blue,
Were at the Mayor's Tea Party!
Hokee Pokee - black and green -
Ham and chicken - fat and lean -
Oh! such a spree was never seen
As at the Mayor's Tea Party! . . .

"SINGLETON. BOXING DAY", The Maitland Mercury (2 January 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article686852

. . . We anticipated great sport at the races, and were not disappointed . . . In the evening we were highly entertained at the opening of the Royal Albert Theatre. The house was crowded in every part. The pieces selected were "Venice Preserved," and "The Tailor of Tamworth" . . . After the tragedy, Mr. Williams sung Mr. Griffin's excellent song of" Barney O'Keefe," in his usual comic style, and was loudly encored . . .

"AMATEUR THEATRICALS", Sydney Chronicle (23 May 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31756759

On Wednesday night the Maitland Amateur Company gave their fifth performance, selecting the play of William Tell, the farce of Bachelors' Buttons, and the farce of the Turned Head . . . Between the first and second pieces two songs were sung, by amateurs, the first a sentimental song, and the second the capital comic song " Barney O'Keefe's Adventures in Australia," which was very well given . . . The house was quite crowded, there being scarcely a vacant place to be found. - Maitland Mercury.

"AMATEUR THEATRICALS", The Maitland Mercury (16 December 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article707024

On Wednesday evening the Maitland Amateur Company re-opened the theatre, and gave the following pieces - the tragedy of Venice Preserved, and the farce of the Man with the Carpet Bag . . . Between the pieces there were several songs sung, the best being "The Ship on Fire," "Barney O'Keefe in Australia," and a drunkard's song. The house was nearly filled, the attendance being very good.

"The Lynch Case And Mr. Griffin. To the Editors of the . . .", Daily Alta California [San Francisco] (23 October 1851)

http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cdnc/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=DAC18511023.2.9

In your issue of this morning I observe an account, extracted from the Sacramento Union, of a robbery committed on board the Marysville steamer by a "Sydney Duck," named Griffin . . . I would further mention that I have no male relative in the world of the name of Griffin, except my father, who has for the last twenty years held a responsible government appointment in the colony of New South Wales. Firmly believing that your sense of justice will find this a place in the Alta,
I remain yours, obediently,
BENJ. PITT GRIFFIN, "Boomerang Tavern," Kearny street . . .

? [Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (12 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113014016 

STAR THEATRE. GRAND MONSTER CONCERT.
MR. JAMES ELLIS . . . Complimentary Benefit . . .
THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, FEB. 12.
PROGRAMME . . . PART I . . . Song - " Paddy Malone" - Mr. S. Benner. B. Griffin . . .
Pianist, Mr S. Benner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Benner (vocalist, pianist, formerly of Maitland)

MUSIC: ? A song Paddy Malone, as arranged and sung by John Turner, formerly of Maitland, was published in Sydney in 1859

"DEATHS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (18 June 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18702415 

At his residence, Devonshire-street, West Maitland, Mr. Benjamin Pitt Griffin, in his 79th year.

"AN ORIGINAL SONG", The Maitland Mercury (24 December 1892), 5s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19018006

Billy Barlow in Australia:
AN ORIGINAL SONG, BY A GENTLEMAN OF MAITLAND.

The following verses have long been out of print, but old Maitlanders will recollect them as having frequently been sung at various entertainments by the late Mr. Edward Faning. The "gentleman of Maitland" who wrote the lines was Mr. Benjamin Griffin, whose relatives are among our best and most respected townsfolk of to-day, and the verses were first heard at an entertainment in aid of a fund for erecting the present Maitland Hospital.

When I was at home I was down on my luck,
And I yearnt a poor living by drawing a truck;
But old aunt died and left me a thousand - "Oh, oh,
I'll start on my travels," said Billy Barlow.
Oh dear, lackaday, oh;
So off to Australia came Billy Barlow . . .
[11 more verses and 5 encore verses] . . .

Songs:

See entries in the chronological checklist:

New song on King of the cannibal islands (1843)

The registration (1843)

Billy Barlow in Australia (1843)

Jim Crow in-Singleton (1843)

Old hand's chaunt (1844)

Barney O'keefe in Australia (1844)

Billy Barlow at Singleton (1845)

Published editions:

[Words only] Billy Barlow, an original song, written by a gentleman of Maitland, as sung at the amateur performances for the benefit of the Maitland Benevolent Society (West Maitland: Mercury Office, 1843)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Words only] Richard Howitt, Impressions of Australia Felix, during four years' residence in that colony (London: Longman, Brown, Green, & Longmans, 1845), 249-51

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=o0NCAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA249 (DIGITISED)

https://archive.org/stream/impressionsaust00howigoog#page/n275/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[Words only] J. C. Byrne, Twelve years' wanderings in the British colonies, from 1835 to 1847 (London: Richard Bentley, 1848), volume 1, 197-99

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FMMRAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA197 (DIGITISED)

https://archive.org/stream/twelveyearswand01byrngoog#page/n212/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[Words and music] Billy Barlow, the newest and most popular verses, as sung by Mr. Sam. Cowell, at Canterbury Hall, by Mr. O' Toole, &c., to which is now added, Billy Barlow's emigration to Australia, showing how he got there and how he got settled (London: Davidson, [c. 1855 or later])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17033429/version/19986201 (DIGITISED)

Bibliography and resources:

Russel Ward, "Jemmy Green and Billy Barlow", Meanjin 14/2 (1955), 249-54

John Earnshaw, "A further note on Billy Barlow", Meanjin 15/4 (Summer 1956), 422-23

GRIFFIN, George (George GRIFFIN)

Musician, drummer, bandsman Band of the New South Wales Corps, bandsman Band of the 73rd Regiment

Born (at sea), 11 December 1789; son of Michael GRIFFIN (marine)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 June 1790 (per Lady Juliana)
Enlisted (NSW Corps), 5 May 1798 (drummer)
Promoted (to private) Sydney, NSW, 24 May 1802
Tranferred (to 73rd Regiment), Sydney, NSW, 24 Apr 1809
Active Sydney, NSW, until 1819

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRIFFIN-George (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Alphabetical statement of service to 24 June 1806, New South Wales Corps (Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1303985270 (DIGITISED)

[Private] Griffin Geo. / [enlisted in NSW Corps] 5 May 1798 / [Date of birth, enlisted under 18] 11 Dec. 1789 . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Pamela Statham (ed.), A colonial regiment: new sources relating to the New South Wales Corps 1789-1810 ([Canberra]: P. Statham, 1992)

GRIFFIN, GEORGE, son of Michael, born on transport 11-12-1789.; 3-6-1790 Arrive Lady Juliana; 5-5-1798 Enlisted Sydney; 0-0-1798 Rank Drummer . . . 24-4-1810 Transfer 73rd . . .

Michael Flynn, The second fleet: Britain's grim convict armada of 1790 (Sydney: Library of Australian History, 1993), 304

In 1812-14, a George Griffin received payments for performing sacred music at St. Philip's, Sydney (ML MSS); SG 24 April 1819 notes a George Griffin leaving the colony on the brig Alert.

Robert Jordan, "Music and the military in New South Wales, 1788-1809", Journal of Australian colonial history 17 (2015), (1-22), 9-10

http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=428841963923204;res=IELHSS (PAYWALL)

GRIFFIN, Nathaniel Lewis (Nathaniel Lewis GRIFFIN; N. L. GRIFFIN)

Theatrical manager, actor

GRIFFITH, George (George GRIFFITHS; G. GRIFFITH; Mr. GRIFFITH; GRIFFITHS [sic])

Professor of music, musician, violinist, band leader, piano tuner and repairer

Born Liverpool, England, c. 1824; son of Charles GRIFFITHS and Catherine CAMPBELL [PROV]
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, ? by mid 1854
Married (? common law) Susan ROCHESTER, by mid 1854
Active Wangaratta and Beechworth, VIC, by 1855
Active New Zealand, c. 1867
Died Melbourne, VIC, 31 December 1878, aged 54 (gravestone "21st Decr")

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (3 March 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013160

MR. G. GRIFFITH, Professor of Music (late of Mr. Wilkie's Music Saloon, Melbourne), teacher of the Piano forte, Harp, Violin, &c. Musical Instruments of all descriptions repaired.
Quadrille Parties and Balls attended on the shortest notice.
All communications to be addressed to Mr. G., office of this paper.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wilkie (musicseller)

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (14 April 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013300 

SALLE DE VALENTINO, Late Beechworth Assembly Rooms.
Grand Promenade Concert and Ball, ADMISSION FREE, ON MONDAY, 16TH APRIL, and every other evening during the week, except Saturdays, on which occasion a Free and Easy will be held.
Programme:
Polka - "Grand Sultan."
Quadrille - from "Lucrezia Borgia."
Song - "Far, far upon the sea."
Schottische - Opera.
Song - "When swallows homeward fly."
Waltz - "Georgette."
Duett - "Am I not fondly thine own."
Descriptive - Russian War Galop.
INTERMISSION.
Quadrille - "Exhibition."
Song - "The Fortunate Man."
Polka - "Beechworth" (first time), composed by Mr. G. Griffith.
Song - "The Marseillaise."
Galop - "Mount Etna."
Finale - "God Save the Queen."
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[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (12 May 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013416 

Salle de Valentino, Beechworth Hotel.
BARLOW'S BENEFIT On Saturday Next, May 12 . . .
Messrs. BARLOW, SMALL, BRICE, ZEPLIN, GRIFFITHS, ELLAR, and SOUTTEN.
being their first appearance together as The American Minstrels,
introducing a variety of Songs, Glees, Chorusses, Catches, &c. . . .
BARLOW'S Multifarious Performances on the Pianoforte, Violin, Scotch Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo, Rock Harmonicon, Grid iron, Concertina, Flute, Bone Castanets, with that most pathetic and heart-stirring melody of "Pop goes the Weasel" on a Kitchen Bellows, as was (not) performed by him before Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace.
Mr. J. BRICE, the celebrated negro delineator, as the "Laughing Jackass."
Mr. GRIFFITHS will perform a Violin Solo, founded on popular airs.
Mr. ZEPLIN, the talented Harpist, will perform a Solo in the course of the evening.
Trickery on one and two Violins by Messrs. BARLOW and GRIFFITHS.
Mr. ELLAR will sing several well-known Ballads.
Mr. SMALL in some of his characteristics.
Mr. F. M. SOUTTEN will appear as the new member for Beechworth . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow (vocalist, musician); Julius Henry Eller [sic] (vocalist); Frank Soutten (vocalist); Joe Small (vocalist); George Frederick Zeplin (musician)

"THE TYROLESE MINSTRELS", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (9 June 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113015646

These performers made a successful debut in this district at the Star Theatre, attired in their picturesque national costume. Madame Haimberger and Miss Kramer attracted the admiring gaze of a crowded audience, while their finished delivery of the mountain airs peculiar to their own homes, astonished and delighted all alike . . . Mr. Haimberger is an accomplished violinist, eliciting frequent and loud applause by his solos on that instrument. The entertainment was varied by performances on the harp and violin by Messrs. Zeplin and Griffith.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius and Margeritta Haimberger (violinist, vocalist); Marie Kramer (vocalist)

"WOOLSHED", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 October 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113234961

The opening ball of the Hibernia Hotel came off last evening (Monday) in regular Hibernian style. At an early hour the friends of the worthy host gathered from the surrounding neighbourhood to the scene of action, where a very select number of the fair sex were in waiting to illuminate the pleasures of the ball. The orchestral arrangements were conducted by Mr. Griffith, cornet by Mr. Barlow, and the harp by Mr. Lyons. Never did the fantastic toe so lightly fly through the graceful motions of the dance - nor ever was more justice done to the true character of "granuale" . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 March 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113237131

THIS DAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, BEECHWORTH.
GRAND HIGH MASS, With Orchestral Accompaniments.
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
ORCHESTRE.
Mr. G. Griffiths, First Violin
" Weichman, Second Violin
" J. P. Hurley, Flute
" W. Radford, Viola
" Mr. Barlow, Cornet
" Jenkins, Sax Tuba
" Wright, Violincello
Herr Esther, Double Bass.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (6 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113237500 

ASHTON'S British and American CIRCUS . . . Tuesday, April 6, Being for the
BENEFIT OF MR. TROY KNIGHT, The Boston Serenaders will make their First Appearance here . . .
Battle of Alma and Ship on Fire - TROY KNIGHT
Solo on the Harp - Mr. ZEPLIN . . .
Violin - Mr. Griffiths . . . Flutina - Mr. Ashton

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry Ashton; Troy Knight

"Indigo Police Court. Tuesday, 15th February, 1859", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 February 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117925889

George Griffiths was brought up, charged with permitting the sale of liquor in his unlicensed house . . . The words "Music Hall, George Griffits," [sic] was on the window that night when I came out; might have staid about ten minutes in Griffiths; there were not many there when I went in; there was no music playing; Mr. Griffiths is a violinist; have gone and had a dance in the place . . .
Constable Scanlan deposed that he knew the defendant Griffiths; he lives at the Music Hall; know the place, the words "Music Hall" are written in the window . . .
Case dismissed, there being no evidence to connect the defendant with the house.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (4 July 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112903744

Monday, 4th July, 1859.
GRAND BALL & SUPPER at the EAGLE HOTEL, NEW BALLARAT.
MR. BUTLER, HAS much pleasure in announcing . . . a GRAND BALL and SUPPER . . .
nothing shall be wanting on his part to ensure those who attend of a good evening's amusement.
A Good Band engaged. Leader - Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS . . .

"ST. PATRICK'S DAY", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (20 March 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112914345 

. . . The event of the evening was the gathering at Keay's Suffolk Hotel. There the celebrated violinist Mr. Griffith, accompanied by Mr. Langemezer on the harp, enlivened the proceedings by their animating performances . . .

"THE GRAND WINTER BALL AT CHILTERN", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (18 August 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112915423 

This event, which excited so much emulation among the fair daughters of our community, came off on Thursday evening last in the Star Theatre, Chiltern . . . Dancing commenced about ten o'clock; the orchestra . . . consisted of Mr. Austin Saqui, piano; Mr. Griffiths, violin; Jenkins, the celebrated drummer, and part of the brass band from Butler's Eagle Hotel, a triangle was also added, and it was admitted that the music was altogether unexceptionable. About 250 ladies and gentlemen were present and an animating scene it was . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Austin Saqui

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (4 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112893938

Beechworth was stirred to its very centre on last Wednesday evening by, apparently, a very simple matter. The display at the Town Hall on that evening, however, proved that there was a peculiar significance felt to be attached to it. A number of ladies and gentlemen - some of the latter being professionals - had a few months since formed themselves into a Musical Society, and they determined on the night in-question to give the public the result of their spirited attempt. A most astonishing success was the consequence, the extraordinary proficiency of the performers being fully recognised by the number and enthusiasm of the audience. To those who fully understand the ennobling and refining influence of music, this entertainment will appear of very great importance. In this age, perhaps, nothing gives the human mind grander aspirations . . . There is no doubt that German music requires an educated ear, the frequent and unexpected change to minors appearing almost inharmonious, until an audience becomes accustomed to them. It was, therefore, wise in our new Society to give only one German song at their opening concert. To some persons, SCHUBERT's 'Serenade' appeared the most delicious 'morceau' of the evening, whilst many did not understand it at all; but it will be part of the duty of the Society to teach us to appreciate the very highest class of melody. With this view, whilst simple songs and ballads may at present form the staple of any programme, with which the amateurs may again favor us, a larger sprinkling of some of the gems, by SCHUBERT, MENDLESSHON, or BEETHOVEN, cannot fail to produce a good effect. It would, of course, be in the very worst taste to name in a public print, any of the private persons, who, on that occasion, voluntarily gave us the benefit of their talents . . . The same rule as to names does not apply to professional men, and no notice of the Concert would be complete without mention being made of Herr SCHMIDT's exquisite performance on the violin, and the manner in which he has instructed his pupils. Mr. GRIFFITHS, and Mr. RUXTON also deserves much praise for their masterly execution on the violin and piano. We, unfortunately, were not present at the 'First Part,' but MOZART's Twelfth Mass is decidedly the very best selection that could have been made by amateurs, - the one in fact that is generally attempted by non professional associations. We hear it was admirably rendered, and to judge from the subsequent successes, we should think the applause which it called down was well deserved. We wish all prosperity to our Philharmonic Society, and feel convinced that it will exert a powerful influence, both morally and socially, in Beechworth.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Ruxton

[2 advertisements], West Coast Times [Hokitika, NZ] (8 October 1867), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18671008.2.14.5 

PIANOS. G GRIFFITH, From Melbourne, PIANOFORTE TUNER AND REPAIRER.
Address - R. WRIGHT, Victoria Hotel, Revell street.

MUSIC provided for Balls and Parties. Violin and Piano always at command.
J. R. WRIGTH, Victoria Hotel.

? [Advertisement], The Argus (3 June 1871), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5849064 

LONDON MUSIC HALL. Proprietor, I. Coleman. Manager, J. Black.
GRAND SALOON and FASHIONABLE LOUNGE. Open Nightly. With the following powerful COMPANY,
In Duets, Comic and Sentimental Staging, Dancing, At Intervals.
Great Success of Mr. J. J. DANIELS, Miss MILLY PARKER, Mr. L. LETVILLE, Mr. FRANK LLOYD, Mr. JOHN BLACK,
Mr. G. GRIFFITHS, Mr. G. CULLIMORE, Mr. H. FRITZ, Mr. J. MUNYARD.
Will shortly appear, JOHNNY COWAN. Maitre de Danse, Harry Santly. Overture at 8 sharp.

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Coleman (proprietor, c. 1880)

"Funeral Notices", The Age (1 January 1879), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199359942 

THE Friends of Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITH (Musician) are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to their lest resting place, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral procession is appointed to move from his late residence, 49 Little George-street, between Webb and Gertrude streets, Fitzroy, TO-MORROW (Thursday), the 2nd, at a quarter to two o'clock punctually.

"OLD IDENTITIES OF BEECHWORTH [by] BEN. EAGLETON", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (24 July 1909), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198711942 

. . . I have spoken of the number of excellent musicians who made Melbourne their temporary home. Among these were some who, finding too much competition in the city, made their way to the goldfields with varying fortune. The only ones I became acquainted with were settled at Beechworth when I arrived there some years afterwards, towards the end of my seven years' practical experience of mining. These were Burke, a fine performer on the cornet; Radford and Griffiths, violinists; and Ruxton, a pianist. Of these, I became acquainted with Radford, who at the time was playing for the dances at the Clarence Hotel at Yackandandah, and who expressed to me the bitter disappointment to his early ambition, which many more had suffered. In converse with me one evening he said with a sigh - "I thought when I came to Australia I was going to make a name, perhaps a fortune, but I soon found there were plenty as good as me; and here I am now, a fiddler in a pot-house." Griffiths was a married man, with a family, and was reduced to dire straits. He ultimately went to New Zealand, and I never heard of him again . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Eagleton; William Radford; Henri Ruxton; Peter Constantine Burke

Bibliography and resources:

Lenore Frost, "George Griffith's goldrush adventure", blog archive, 2011 to 2020 ongoing family and biographical research (also archived at NLA Pandora)

http://goldrushadventure.blogspot.com

http://goldrushadventure.blogspot.com/2011/07 (earliest post)

GRIFFITHS, Miss (Miss GRIFFITHS)

Pianist

Active Parramatta, NSW, 1855

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 July 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28641490 

PARRAMAMATTA. - PROGRAMME of Mrs. FRANK ANDREWS' CONCERT of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, which by the kind permission of the Rev. the Head Master, will be given in the Dining-hall of the King's School,
on MONDAY EVENING, July 23rd, 1855.
PART I. Overture - (Zauberflote) - Pianoforte duet - Mozart, Miss Griffiths and Mr. Packer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Frank Andrews (vocalist); Charles Packer (perhaps Griffiths' teacher)

GRIFFITHS, Miss (Miss GRIFFTHS) = Mary Ann GRIFFITHS (from 1862 Mrs. William PERRATON)

Vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1858-62 (as Miss GRIFFITHS)

GRIFFITHS, John Gordon (John Gordon GRIFFITHS; J. G. GRIFFITHS; Mr. GRIFFITHS)

Actor, theatre manager, librettist (cantata 1852)

Born England, c. 1809/10 (? Shropshire, August 1810)
Married Anne Rosina WYATT (c. 1809-1868), Dorchester, England, 17 May 1828
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1843 (per Posthumous, from London, August, via Melbourne, 10-25 December)
Died Manly, NSW, 4 March 1857

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GRIFFITHS, Fanny (Fanny GRIFFITHS; Miss F. GRIFFITHS; Mrs. Robert McGOWAN; Mrs. McGOWAN)

Theatrical dancer, actor

Born England, c. 1830; daughter of John Gordon GRIFFITHS and Anne Rosina WYATT
Active professionally Sydney, NSW, by 1845
Married (1) Robert McGOWAN (d. 1864), NSW, 1852

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GRIFFITHS, Emily (Emily GRIFFITHS; Miss E. GRIFFITHS; Mrs. William KING; Mrs. KING)

Theatrical dancer, actor

Born England, c. 1835; daughter of John Gordon GRIFFITHS and Anne Rosina WYATT
Active professionally Sydney, NSW, by 1845
Married William KING, St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 24 April 1852

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