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A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–G (Go-Grez)
Dr GRAEME SKINNER (University of Sydney)
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To cite this:
Graeme Skinner (University of Sydney),
"A biographical register of Australian colonial musical personnel–G (Go-Grez)",
Australharmony (an online resource toward the early history of music in colonial Australia):
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php; accessed 18 December 2024
- G - (Go-Grez)
Introductory note:
The primary focus of the biographical register is musical personnel first active before the end of 1860, with a secondary focus on members of their circles - families, pupils, colleagues, and other important contacts - first active after 1860.
Beyond that, there has been no systematic attempt to deal with musical personnel first active after 1860, and the coverage is selective.
Major upgrades of the contents of this page were completed in 2020 and 2024, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging now brings the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.
Only such biographical information as can be confirmed from standard national databases or original documentation presented is entered at the head of each person entry in this page. Where no certain evidence of a person's birth year has yet been identified, the assumption is that we do not and cannot yet know with sufficient certainty to propose one. Years of birth or death, and sometimes also names and spellings of names, thus sourced and presented here, will often differ more or less substantially from those given (but often merely hazarded) in standard Australian and international bibliographic and biographical records.
The texts given in gold aim for the most part to be diplomatic transcriptions, wherever practical retaining unaltered the original orthography, and spellings and mis-spellings, of the printed or manuscript sources. Occasionally, however, some spellings are silently corrected (for instance, of unusual music titles and composers, to assist identification), and some orthography, punctuation and paragraphing, and very occasionally also syntax, editorially altered or standardised in the interests of consistency, clarity, and readability.
GODDARD, Arabella (Madame Arabella GODDARD; Mrs. James William DAVISON)
Musician, pianist, pianoforte player
Born Saint-Saëns, France, 12 January 1836; daughter of Thomas GODDARD and Arabella INLGES
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 (2) Melbourne, VIC, 24 October 1874 (per Alhambra, for New Zealand and California)
Died France, 6 April 1922
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arabella+Goddard (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Goddard (Wikipedia)
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 Sparrow 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], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (1 June 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60411058
PIANISTE. - A LADY, pupil of Thalberg and Miss Arabella Goddard, lately arrived from England, will give LESSONS upon the PIANOFORTE. For particulars apply to Mr. KING, Pianoforte Manufacturer, 71, Market-street East.
ASSOCIATIONS: "A lady" = Julia Bentley (pianist); William King (pianoforte maker)
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 January 1873), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5845852
We are enabled to announce, through the courtesy of Messrs. Wilkie, Webster, and Allan, of Collins-street, that Madame Arabella Goddard will shortly visit Melbourne. This in itself will be a compliment to the city. To all lovers of music who hail from the United Kingdom, and to many more who come from the continents of Europe and America, this news will be received with the greatest satisfaction. From a communication received from Mr. Cunningham Boosey (Madame Arabella Goddard's agent), it appears that the renowned pianiste will leave London in March next, and come direct to Melbourne. From hence, we hear through the same firm who have been entrusted with this lady's business, that it is likely she will visit the chief cities of the neighbouring colonies. Amongst living English musicians who have achieved a world-wide fame, Madame Arabella Goddard is the first to come direct from the old country to Melbourne, and that fact alone is favourable prognosis of what musical art in this place shall be in time to come.
ASSOCIATIONS: Wilkie, Webster, and Allan (musicsellers)
"MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD", The Argus (7 May 1873), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5853142
By means of a telegram which was received yesterday from Madame Arabella Goddard,
we learn that, although that lady was booked through by the mail steamer to Sydney, she has elected to remain in Melbourne,
and will therefore have to endure 14 days' detention in quarantine before she arrives in town.
The following biographical sketch, taken from the London Daily Telegraph of the 12th February last,
will possess interest to the musical reader: -
"Born at St. Saens, in the South of France, in 1836, Arabella Goddard showed surprising aptitude for music at a very early age,
and, when six years old, was taken to Paris for the benefit of Kalkbrenner's instruction . . ."
Mr. Glen, the musicseller of Collins-street, has received a grand pianoforte from Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, London,
expressly for this lady's use. Another instrument has also to arrive in Sydney for the same purpose.
It will be at least three weeks from this date before Madame Goddard makes her first public appearance here.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henderson Glen (musicseller); Broadwood and Sons (London pianoforte makers)
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (9 October 1873), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5873291
TO-NIGHT, last appearance in Australia of Madame ARABELLA GODDARD, who leaves for India to-morrow.
[News], The Argus (8 January 1874), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5879051
It appears from the information given to us by Mr. R. S. Smythe, lately returned to this city by the Ellora, to be doubtful whether Madame Arabella Goddard will be able to go on with her Indian tour. Shortly after her arrival in Ceylon that lady was attacked by fever and dysentery, and no concert was given during her month's stay in that place. It also appears that when she left Ceylon she could not have been quite recovered, for the Ceylon Observer (in reply to various correspondents who wanted a concert at any cost) states that when Madame Goddard arrived in Madras it was not improbable she would be ordered home per first steamer. We are further informed by Mr. Smythe that in the event of Madame Goddard finding it impossible to travel in the tropics, she would prefer to make a tour in New Zealand, whither, on receipt of a telegram from her to that effect, he would proceed to make the necessary arrangements. If Madame Goddard is ordered back to Europe Mr. Smythe will return to the East by the Torres Straits route, taking another vocalist and a competent conductor with him, and rejoining Mrs. Smythe and Signor Susini at Singapore. It will be seen from this that there is a possibility of yet another visit from the great pianiste to Australia. Her illness must have entailed a heavy loss upon her, as the assisting artists, we are informed, commenced to draw their salaries from the date of their arrival in Ceylon.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Sparrow Smythe (agent)
[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (17 June 1874), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1384582
"NOTICE" MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD begs to announce that she will arrive in Brisbane on or about the 25th instant, and will give one or two Concerts. Further particulars will be duly announced. - H. SHEPPERSON.
"THE WRECK OF THE FLINTSHIRE. THE TORRES STRAITS MAIL STEAMER . . . SYDNEY, Monday Night [22 June]", The Argus (24 June 1874), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5872690
The agent at Townsville telegraphs to Messrs. Bright Brothers that the Flintshire struck a ledge of rocks five miles to the southward of Cape Cleveland and is now fast. Two boats with the whole of the cabin passengers including Madame Goddard and Blondin have arrived at Townsville . . . The vessel struck at 20 minutes past 5 yesterday.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Blondin (tightrope artist)
"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 (vocalist)
[News], The Argus (24 October 1874), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5881305
Madame Arabella Goddard quits Melbourne to-day for New Zealand, en route for California, by the Alhambra.
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
GODDARD, Charles (Charles GODDARD; C. GODDARD)
Engraver, printer
Born Leicester, England, (? 18 April) 1823; baptised St. Margaret, Leicester, 23 May 1823; son of Cornelius GODDARD (d. 1867) and Mary GROCE (d. 1862)
Married Eliza Ann KNIBB (c. 1830-1868), St. Martin's, Leicester, England, 7 September 1848
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 December 1852 (per Prince Alfred, from London and Plymouth, 26 August)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by late December 1852 (per Prince Alfred) or early 1853
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:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Margaret in Leicester in the year 1823; register 1823, page 37; Record Office for Leicestershire, 24D65/B3
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=S2/GBPRS/LEICS/102228430/00049 (PAYWALL)
No. 292 / [1823 May] 23rd / Charles son of / Cornelius & Mary / Goddard / Belgate / Carpenter . . .
"MARRIAGES", Leicester Journal [England] (8 September 1848), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000205/18480908/033/0003 (PAYWALL)
On Thursday, the 7th instant, at St. Martin's Church, by the Rev. E. T. Vaughan, Mr. Chas. Goddard, engraver, to Miss Eliza Ann Knibb, both of the Cank-street, Leicester.
England census, 30 March 1851, Leicester; UK National Archives, HO107/2090/285/8
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/17675198:8860 (PAYWALL)
25 Cank Street / Charles Goddard / Head / 27 / Engraver and printer (employing 1 man) / [born] Leicester
Eliza A. [Goddard] / Wife / 20 / - / Northampton . . .
Mary Tighe / Serv. / 15 / . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers per Prince Alfred, from London, 14 August 1852, for Port Phillip & Sydney, December 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FF8A68-F96C-11E9-AE98-392CC9D20830?image=88 (DIGITISED)
. . . Goddard Charles / 29 / Engraver // [Goddard] Eliza / 23 / . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (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 [Sydney, NSW] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: George French Angas (artist)
[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
Thomas Isaac Ryan surrendered to his bail, and was indicted "for that, he did on the 18th July last,
at Sydney, feloniously kill and slay one Charles Goddard . . .
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 . . .
Sheet musical editions (for Henry Marsh; probably engraved covers only)
The strain I heard in happier days by Howard Glover (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [1854]); cover: "Goddard Sc."
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12726634
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164717721 (DIGITISED)
Mazeppa, etude-galop de concert pour piano forte par Quidant (Sydney: H. Marsh & Co., [1854]); cover: "Goddard Sc. Sydney"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5980741
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-169177197 (DIGITISED)
[Advertisement], Illustrated Sydney News [NSW] (25 March 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614107
NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS. - "I think of thee,"
"The strain I heard," "The Gazelle Waltz," "Adieu Polka,"
"Mazeppa Galop," &c., &c.. H. MARSH & CO.
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)
Charles Goddard, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62414971/charles-goddard
GODDARD, Eleanor (Eleanor GODDARD; Ellen 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 Otto von 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 his 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 [London, England] (24 June 1866), 7
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000079/18660624/029/0007 (PAYWALL)
At the Brighton police-court on Wednesday, Wilhelm Goergs, 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Otto von Bismark (German politician)
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
See also [News], Augsburger Tagblatt 5/8 (1866), 1520-21
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=2alDAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA1866-IA18 (DIGITISED)
[Advertisement], Brighton Gazette [Sussex, England] (10 January 1867), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000938/18670110/166/0004 (PAYWALL)
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 naturalization 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 [NSW] (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 and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (17 July 1873), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18775598
12. - La Hogue, ship, 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher)
[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.
"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, printer, [1874])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/158355974
ASSOCIATIONS: John Alexander Engel (printer)
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 (composer); Nicholson and Ascherberg (musicsellers, publishers)
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)
ASSOCIATIONS: John N. Fischer (publisher)
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)
ASSOCIATIONS: William Ezold (pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer)
The Garden Palace march, by Karl Wilhelm Goergs (Sydney: J. N. Fischer, [1880])
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7565275/version/38617714 (DIGITISED)
The harp of the Southern Cross, Australia's message, by Karl Wilhelm Goergs (Sydney: [? author], 1885)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35127983 (DIGITISED)
Other sources:
"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
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)
ASSOCIATIONS: Caxton Printing Office (1859-71)
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 Edmond 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 Australia 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; ? 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 [Launceston, TAS] (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; D. GOLDING; Mr. GOLDING)
Musician, comic vocalist, actor, circus clown, songwriter (from the Glasgow Theatre)
Born ? East Indies, c. 1827; son of ? Daniel GOLDING and Mary LYNCH (d. VIC, 1875)
Married Mary WATSON (c. 1828-1868), Glasgow, Scotland, 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)
Married Ellen O'ROURKE (d. 1897), VIC, 1868
Died Melbourne, VIC, 14 March 1908, aged "68" (on death records) or "71" (on gravestone)
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)
Documentation:
? Merchant seaman tickets, 1847; UK National Archives, BT113/175
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=TNA/MSEA/BTOTH/4620368/00287 (PAYWALL)
No. 349,864 / Daniel Golding Born at Cork . . . 24 Aug. 1827 /
Steward / 5 ft 7 in / Hair Brown / Eyes Blue / Complexion Sallow / First went to sea as Boy in the year 1842 . . .
When unemployed resides at Greenock / Issued at Greenock 29 Jan'y 1847
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 / Mr. Daniel McAuley / Miss Mary McAuley / 1 Child . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: 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 Lynch (Mrs. Daniel Golding senior, Mrs. David McAulley) (d. VIC, 1875, aged "70"), in August 1849, as immigrants all travelling under the McAulay [sic] surname, on the William Jardine.
"LIST OF EMIGRANTS, ARRIVED PER WILLIAM JARDINE", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania [VDL (TAS)] (27 August 1849), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163504720
. . . McAuley - Mary, David [sic], Mary, Michael . . .
[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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 . . .
Stage Manager, MR. CAMPBELL.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry Ashton (equestrian, circus performer); J. Campbell (equestrian, actor, manager); Royal Amphitheatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (28 September 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765759
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, MURRAY-STREET. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. D. 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.
"ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (2 November 1849), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264605268
This popular place of amusement was crowded on Monday evening last - Mr. Mollor's benefit. The "Battle of Austerlitz" was got up with great skill and judgment, and was exceedingly well played, Mrs. Webster, as "Constance," played with much feeling; Mr. Golding and Mr. Campbell, as "Everard" and "Peter," sustained their parts well; Mr. Lee, as "Phillippe Marcell," pourtrayed the reckless drunkard und gambler to the life . . . In the interlude a Negro Melody by Mr. D. Golding and Master Golding was exceedingly well executed, and elicited a rapturous encore. We must not forget our petite danseuse, Miss Clara Lee, who performed a Medley Dance with much grace . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Mollor (venue proprietor, publican); Charlotte Augusta Webster (actor, vocalist); Clara Lee (dancer, actor)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times (2 November 1849), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765949
ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Grand Juvenile Night. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF 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 (actor, manager)
[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: Sampson Webster (actor); Abraham Cohen (dancer); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)
[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 Serenaders!! . . .
"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 [sic] 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 Serenaders!!
Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Falchon, and Miss West, will have the honour to make their first appearance in public,
and will perform a number of favorite airs, under the direction of Mr. D. Golding.
"SAMMY SLAP" - Mr. D. GOLDING . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Falchon (comedian, Irish vocalist); Ann Falchon (actor, vocalist); Mrs. Moore (actor, vocalist)
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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 Albert Frederic Mater (leader); Elizabeth Testar (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Rowe's Circus (Melbourne troupe and venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (27 July 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795592
ROWE'S CIRCUS. Sole Proprietor - Mr. J. A. Rowe . . .
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 (proprietor)
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (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 (vocalist); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Kate Warde (vocalist); Astley's Amphitheatre (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Age (25 November 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154849205
ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE . . .
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1853 [sic, 1854]. Grand Musical Entertainment . . .
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, newly decorated and illum. with gas.
Openinated [sic] every evening, admission free.
Miss Urie, the favorite Scotch ballad singer.
Miss Bourne, the admired English vocalist.
Mr. Golding, the popular Irish comic singer;
and Mr. Alfred Osborn, late of the London Wednesday concerts, Exeter Hall,
will sing a variety of new and popular songs.
Mr. Collins, the celebrated pianist, will preside at the pianoforte.
In the course of the evening several duos, trios, and quartettes.
Musical Director, Mr. L. Collins.
Doors open at half-past 7. Commence at 8, and over at 11 o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Urie (vocalist); Georgina Bourn (vocalist); Alfred Osborn (vocalist); Leopold Frederick Collin [sic] (pianist, musical director); Union Hotel (Melbourne venue)
[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); Eliza Stewart (vocalist); Charles F. Percival (vocalist); Eliza and Alfred Oakey (vocalist and pianist); Star Concert Hall (Ballarat venue)
"CRESWICK'S CREEK (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) February 11th", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (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); Thomas White (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: Emilia Arnati White (vocalist); Annie Vitelli (vocalist); John Vitelli (vocalist)
"MONTEZUMA", The Star (20 November 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66045274
During the course of the present week the pieces produced at this theatre have been the "Crown Prince," and the extravaganza of "Midas, or Olympus in an Uproar" . . . The songs of Mr. D. Golding, which are nightly encored, should not be forgotten, being both racy and piquante . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . McCOWAN'S CONCERT HALL", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: James W. Cassidy (vocalist); McCowan's late Tilke's City Concert Hall (Melbourne venue)
"BACK CREEK (From our own Correspondent) July 15th, 1859", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Mungall (comedian)
"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
This establishment, which some two years since was extremely popular, has been re-opened under the management of the original proprietor. The whole of the fittings and decorations are entirely now, and the arrangements of the seats are such as to secure the comfort of the visitors. 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); Madame Leon Naej (vocalist); Margaret Mortimer (vocalist, Mrs. Newman); J. W. Morgan (vocalist, manager); George Newman (vocalist); John Oaten [sic] (musician); Richard Arthur Ryder Owen (pianist)
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 December 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5706753
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE - Two new pieces. Local songs, by Dan Golding.
ASSOCIATIONS: Prince of Wales Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[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 (pianist)
"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 [VIC] (15 July 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90362196
It is seldom that we see such a crowded house for the benefit of an individual as that which assembled on Wednesday night [13 July] as it were to bid farewell to Mr. Iverson, who is leaving the colony for South Australia . . . 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 (actor); Louis Iverson (musician)
"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], Grey River Argus [NZ] (16 October 1866), 3
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA18661016.2.18.4
A GRAND CONCERT, In aid of the Funds of the GREY RIVER HOSPITAL,
Will take place at the VICTORIA HOTEL, ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, 24th INSTANT . . .
The following talented artistes are engaged -
MR. J. BURGESS, the Renowned Champion Dancer and Negro Delineator.
MISS FLORENCE COWAN, the Charming Young Characteristic & Comic Vocalist.
MR. PERCIVAL, the Australian Sims Reeves.
MR. D. GOLDING, the well-known Characteristic Irish and Scotch Comic Vocalist . . .
Musical Director, Mr. J. R. Vincent . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Johnny Burgess (dancer); John Rimmer Vincent (musician)
[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (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. FRANK FRANCIS, Banjoist; Mr. MARTIN, Cornopeon.
"DEATHS IN THE MELBOURNE HOSPITAL", The Age (26 October 1867), 1 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185508149
The following is a complete list of the deaths which have taken place in the Melbourne Hospital since the departure of the last mail: . . .
Golding, Daniel, 40, native of East Indies, arrived in 1857. Disease, phthisis . . .
"DEATHS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (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, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197385971
GOLDRING, Lewis (Lewis GOLDRING; Louis GOLDRING; L. GOLDRING; Mr. GOLDRING)
Musical instrument maker and repairer, musicseller, 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)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOLDRING-Lewis (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (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.)
Certificate 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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Schochet (ritual office)
"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 . . .
GOLDSTEIN, Isabella (Isabella GOLDSTEIN; Mrs. GOLDSTEIN)
Vocalist
Active Ballarat, VIC, 1864
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOLDSTEIN-Isabella (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"EASTERN POLICE COURT. Wednesday, 16 November . . . CAUSE LIST", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (17 November 1864), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349811
Isabella Goldstein v Mrs. Ashley, assault.
There was also a second summons for abusive language.
Mr. Salter for the plaintiff, and Mr. Lewis for the defendant.
The plaintiff deposed to being employed professionally at the Great Britain Concert Hall, as a vocalist.
On the 12th instant, when leaving the stage and entering the green room, she was met by Mr. Ashley, who assailed her with most foul language,
and approached her with his clenched fist.
She ordered him out of the room, and said she would get a constable.
Mrs. Ashley then slapped her on, the face, and caused blood to flow.
The witness further deposed that she had given no provocation.
Mr. Lewis cross-examined the witness as to her marital relations, and the witness in answer replied that her husband was not present in court,
but was at the Great Britain Hotel.
Mr. Morwitch came and hindered witness from following Mrs. Ashley.
She had visited Dr. Hobson for the injuries she had received, but could not afford to pay that gentleman for appearing in court as a witness.
She had not been prevented from following her profession.
A witness named Wickham, a waiter, deposed to seeing the scuffle, but did not take notice of the language used.
The last witness had asked him to fetch a policeman, but he had other business to attend to.
He saw Mrs. Ashley strike Mrs. Goldstein.
Another witness employed in the hotel deposed to the bad language and the blow.
To Mr. Lewis - Mrs. Ashley, after she received the blow, said she would not be served so if her husband was there.
Mr. Lewis, for the defence, said that it was a professional quarrel caused by jealousy on the part of the plaintiff because his client had proved more versatile,
and caused the concert room to be more frequented.
Mrs. Ashley deposed to being called names by the plaintiff, when she retaliated by striking her.
The green room was not a public place, but a few of Mr. Morwitch's private friends were admitted.
The husband of the defendant described himself as a clerk and ticket-writer.
He corroborated the evidence of his wife as to the provocation, and admitted having said to the plaintiff, "What about Judge Barry?"
Mrs. Goldstein said, "There is a ---- faggot that would take any woman's husband from her."
Mr. Ashley then struck the plaintiff.
A witness for the defence deposed that he heard Mrs. Goldstein call the defendant a common strumpet, or some such name.
The charge of abusive language was dismissed, and for the assault 5s. damages were awarded, with 5s. costs.
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Morwitch (venue proprietor)
GOLLMICK, William (Carl Friedrich Wilhelm GOLLMICK; Charles Frederick William GOLLMICK; William GOLLMICK; C. W. F. GOLLMICK; Herr GOLLMICK; also GOLMICK)
Musician, professor of music, pianist, conductor, composer
Born Frankfurt am Main (Germany), 9 July 1829 (date on gravestone); son of Carl GOLLMICK and Allise/Eliza HAENS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 8 December 1853 (per Henry Woolley, from London, 1 August)
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)
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".
His daughters Lillie (b. 1868, as see in documentation below) and Alice (b. 1870) were later popular vocalists, and his son Ernest Gollmick (b. 1881) a vocalist and song composer.
Documentation:
List of passengers who have arrived at the port of Melbourne, 8 December 1853, from London on board the ship Henry Woolley; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3404E19C-F96C-11E9-AE98-FBBBD63BD0BC?image=944 (DIGITISED)
Fred. W. Golmick / 24 / Germany // Herman Ennes / 31 // G. Hensel / 29 // H. Armbrecht / 33 . . . Adolph Dresher / 40 / Prussian . . .
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (9 December 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4800505
December 8. - Henry Woolley, barque, 354 tons, James Bower, from London 1st August. Passengers - cabin: Messrs. H. Ross, Garlick [sic], Drecher, Werzel, Wharfin . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (7 July 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794843
CRITERION HALL, Graat Collins-street.
Saturday Evening, July 8th, 1854, GRAND GALA NIGHT.
The greatest combination of talent in the colony.
TOTTEN'S HARMONEONS In a Grand Musical and Miscellaneous Performance.
First appearance of the celebrated Necromancer, the FAKIR OF AVA,
Whose performances have created the greatest wonder and astonishment throughout the whole of the eastern hemisphere.
First appearance of the celebrated Pianist, Mr. Gollmich, who will play some of the most popular music of the day.
For particulars see small bills. Doors open at a quarter past seven; to commence at eight o'clock precisely.
E. TOTTEN, Manager
ASSOCIATIONS: Elbert Totten (manager); Horace Sidney ("Fakir of Ava", magician); Totten's Harmoneons (troupe); Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)
"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.
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 July 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794936
CRITERION HALL, Great Collins-street.
This (Monday) Evening, July 10th, 1854 . . .
New Songs, Chorusses, Conundrums, Witticisms, &c.
First Night or the Harmonious Schottische,
Composed and performed on the Pianoforte by Herr Gollmick.
Musical Director - Mr. J. O. Pierce.
Pianist - Herr Gollmick . . .
E. TOTTEN, Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Ottis Pierce (musical director)
[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 (vocalist, comedian)
[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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Lola Montez (dancer, actor)
[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: Juliana King (vocalist); Charlotte Turner (vocalist); Austin Turner (vocalist, pianist)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (17 June 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631927
THE PIANOFORTE. MR. GOLMICK 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 Jung and Oppenheim, Market-square, Castlemaine.
"THEATRE ROYAL", Mount Alexander Mail (29 August 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631870
Our advertising columns again exhibit new proofs of the energy with which the proprietor of our Theatre endeavors to keep up a constant succession of novelties in the entertainments he offers. On Saturday and Monday evenings, the lovers of first-class singing may ensure a delightful treat in hearing the celebrated Australian nightingale, Miss Louisa Swannell, and the lovers of laughter may again indulge in Mr. Barlow's inimitable lucubrations. We observe the names of Mr. Turner and Mr. Gollmick as part of the company. The place has undergone considerable tasty improvements, and we understand we may shortly expect a series of promenade concerts.
ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Swannell (vocalist); Robert Barlow (performer); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (17 October 1856), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202632570
HERR W. GOLLMICK on his return to Castlemaine,
begs to inform his friends and patrons, that he has succeeded in engaging a full and competent String Band,
and that he is open to take engagements for Balls, Soirees, Suppers, &c. on reasonable terms.
Pianofortes Tuned and Repaired. Ditto, Lessons given.
Address - Messrs. Jung and Oppenheim. Market-square.
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (24 July 1857), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088673
TO THE LOVERS OF MUSIC. HERR WILLIAM GOLLMICK,
Professor of Music, &c., Late of Castlemaine,
begs respectfully to announce to his numerous friends, and the residents upon Jim Crow generally,
that he is prepared to give instruction to Pupils desirous of acquiring a Knowledge of Music and the Pianoforte,
being enabled to devote four days in each week to such instruction.
Herr Gollmick's terms are moderate, and being in a position to place a private room and pianoforte at the disposal of his pupils,
every facility will thus be afforded for their convenience and progress.
Herr Gollmick furthermore takes this opportunity to remind his friends at Castlemaine,
that he will call at that place once in every six months, at which periods he makes Professional tours through the interior of the country,
and during such visits he will be happy to afford his services as Pianoforte Tuner,
in which capacity he flatters himself he is not entirely unknown at Castlemaine.
Herr Gollmick begs to refer all those who may be desirous of securing his services to Messrs. Jung and Oppenheim, merchants,
at Castlemaine, and to his address, as under -
HERR WILLIAM GOLLMICK, Mount Franklin Hotel, Spring Creek.
"DAYLESFORD (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Mount Alexander Mail (21 August 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197086998
Madame Butler, Mrs. Bourne, and Mr. Taunton have been playing at the Golden Age, and the Freemason's Hotel. They were well received. Herr Goldmich, the celebrated musician, whose advertisement will be found in another column, is a great favourite here, and rendered great assistance by his instrumental performances; he has a number of pupils receiving instruction on the piano, and the number will doubtless soon be increased, as his gentlemanly habits and musical acquirements have gained him universal respect. There is a public announcement that he will in a few days take a benefit at the Mount Franklyn Hotel. In this he will be joined by Mr. Hunter, the violinist, who is entitled by his painstaking performances at the different entertainments here about to the support of the public. A bumper for the two is anticipated.
ASSOCIATIONS: Emily Butler (Mr. Davis, vocalist); Georgina Bourn (vocalist); Mr. Taunton (vocalist); James Hunter (violinist)
"DAYLESFORD. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT . . . Public Amusements", Mount Alexander Mail (11 September 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088473
Herr Goldmick and Mr. Hunter, of the Mount Franklin Hotel, are holding a series of concerts for their own especial benefit. The names of Mrs. Bransham, Mrs. Bourne, Mr. Taunton, Madame Butler, Mons. Levier, Signor Saldini, Mr. Tony Smith, and a host of professionals, will surely guarantee success. Mrs. Brougham merits approbation, at the Wombat Hotel.
ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Brougham (actor)
"DAYLESFORD (From our own Correspondent) . . . Public Amusements", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (23 October 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197084208
Mr. Hodge, of the Mount Franklin Hotel . . . has succeeded in another engagement with Herr W. Gollmick, the highly talented pianist, and Mr. Hunter the violinist. It was rumoured that Mr. Gollmick had made an engagement at Castlemaine. The strong wishes of that gentleman induced Mr. Hodge to offer sufficient inducement for a prolonged stay. To have lost the valuable musical service of those gentlemen just now, would have caused a dreary blank in the very small world of music about Jim Crow. The folk of Castlemaine will doubtless have an opportunity, at the close of the present engagement, of witnessing the performances of the two musicians spoken of . . .
[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. . . .
[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (3 March 1858), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088114
TARRANGOWER ROYAL CONCERT HALL.
IN consequence of the many applications Messrs. Bentley and Gollmick beg to announce that they will open a
PRIVATE DANCING CLASS In the above Hall, for the accommodation of those who wish to learn.
To he held on Tuesday evenings. Admission 2s. 6d or 10s 6d. for eight lessons. Paid in advance.
Free Quadrille Party every Wednesday evening.
ASSOCIATIONS: Edwin Bentley (violinist)
"TARRANGOWER (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Mount Alexander Mail (31 March 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197086755
. . . Mr. McIntosh, of the Royal, has lately engaged Mr. C. Williams, who, assisted by Mrs. Bourne and Messrs. Gollmick and Bentley, gives free concerts every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday evenings . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Williams (vocalist)
"TARRANGOWER. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT . . . GERMAN DINNER", Mount Alexander Mail (24 May 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197085846
The members of the German Club celebrated the Anniversary of its establishment on Thursday evening by an excellent entertainment. About seventy gentlemen sat down to a capital spread, provided by Mr. Wiesenhavern, in the club house, which received ample justice . . . During the evening the members of the club sang, under the able leadership of Herr Gollmick, several excellent songs and choruses. Several other gentlemen assisted in the evening's entertainment, among them Herr Iverson, unequalled except by Miska Hauser in the Australian colonies as a violinist. Mr. Tait, our amateur comic singer, Hernn Lange, Kreeslan, and others, deserve especial mention. During the evening a local comic song was sung by Herr Jacobi, that convulsed the room with laughter. In it all the leading members were served up, but in such a manner that even those who were lashed the hardest could do no other than applaud. Herr Heineman proposed the health of the singer, and of the unknown author. Herr Jacobi, in responding, without mentioning the name, contrived to describe the adventures of the gentlemen to whom those present were indebted for a rich treat, in a manner that enabled all in the room to recognise Herr Wiesenhavern by the description. What with songs, music, and other entertainments, the hours flew swiftly, and it was near four o'clock in the morning when Mr. McIntosh rose to thank the members of the club for their courtesy to the English guests . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Wiesenhavern (caterer, songwriter); Louis Iverson (violinist); Miska Hauser (violinist)
"TARRANGOWER (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) . . . AMUSEMENTS", Mount Alexander Mail (21 June 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197089348
Besides the regular entertainments at the different theatres, we have had two benefits lately, one for Mrs. Moore at the Eagle Hawk, on Friday last; and the other for Herr Gollmick at the Royal. Both had good houses, and in both instances succeeded in pleasing their patrons . . . Herr Gollmick had all the singing and dancing talent on Tarrangower at his benefit, besides the German Glee Club, and Herr Iverson - alone sufficient to render an entertainment successful. The encores caused the entertainment to be prolonged till after one o'clock. A piece, "The Shylock of Daily Life," concluded the entertainment.
ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar Moore (actor, vocalist)
"MALDON COUNTY COURT . . . Saturday, Dec. 11th, 1858", 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.
[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon District Advertiser (3 June 1859), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265506615
HERR W. GOLLMICK feels great pleasure in informing his numerous friends and the public generally,
that to meet the requirements of the times he has considerably reduced his terms for Lessons on the Pianoforte, Singing, and the German and French Languages. -
Pianofortes tuned and guaranteed at the lowest possible price. Schools and Families attended.
Apply at Mr. T. C Cooper's Eagle Hawk Hotel.
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Charles Cooper (publican)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Kitts (serenader); John Ottis Pierce (serenader); Joe Small (vocalist); Dave Carson (serenader)
"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. . . .
"MARRIAGES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (27 April 1861), 4
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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.
"LOCAL", The Tarrangower Times and Maldon District Advertiser (15 October 1861), 3
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A RETURN to Maldon after nearly three years absence has been made by Herr W. Gollmick, who was well and favorably known here, as a Professor of music and languages. He intends to arrange classes for singing, the piano, languages, etc., at his residence, and we trust that he may receive such encouragement as his talent undoubtedly deserves, and that he may be thus induced to remain in Maldon, where he will be a valuable acquisition.
[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon District Advertiser (18 March 1862), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265387404
Herr W. Gollmick, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND LANGUAGES,
EAGLE HAWK, MALDON, (Late the residence of the Rev. R. Stephens.)
W. G. gives private tuition in singing and the pianoforte in addition to his numerous weekly classes.
Modern languages interpreted. Terms moderate.
Pianofortes tuned and kept in order.
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (31 October 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197099246
The members of this Society gave a Concert last night at the theatre, and we have no hesitation in saying that it was the most creditable to their musical ability that we have ever had the pleasure of noticing . . . 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); Castlemaine Philharmonic Society (association); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)
"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 February 1863), 6
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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.
"CHURCH OF ENGLAND AMATEUR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (1 July 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88002208
The concert which was given last night at the Town Hall in aid of the Organ Fund of the Church of England, by lady and gentlemen amateurs, was well attended, and, altogether, was successful . . . 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 . . .
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (3 February 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87929844
LYCEUM THEATRE . . . Musical Director - Mr. Gollmick . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Leech (leader); Sandhurst Philharmonic Society (association)
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Fatherley (musician)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Lillie Gollmick (Lillian; Lily); married Maximillian COHN, VIC, 1907; died Glen Iris, VIC, 17 December 1949
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alice Gollimick; died Brighton, VIC, 4 March 1948
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: James Hunter (musician)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Ernest William Gollmick (Ernie); died Brisbane, QLD, 6 October 1942
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Chambers (vocalist)
"Herr William Gollmick", Table Talk [Melbourne, VIC] (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 Frederica 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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 to c. 1870 (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
The harmonious schottische (1854)
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 July 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794936
CRITERION HALL, Great Collins-street.
This (Monday) Evening, July 10th, 1854 . . .
First Night or the Harmonious Schottische,
Composed and performed on the Pianoforte by Herr Gollmick . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)
Four seasons of life (cantata, 1862)
Words only survive; for the complete libretto, see
"FOUR SEASONS OF LIFE. A CANTATA. WORDS BY T. C COOPER. MUSIC BY C. H. W. GOLLMICK. Dedicated to, and sung by the Maldon Choral Society", The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (8 August 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362500 (SPRING)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362508 (SUMMER)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362533 (AUTUMN)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362527 (WINTER)
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Charles Cooper (lyrics); Maldon Choral Society (association)
[News], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser [VIC] (1 August 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362408
We beg to remind the public that Mr. W. Gollmick's complimentary benefit concert is fixed for the 13th inst. The beneficiare has since his return to Maldon been most unremitting in his kindness to the Choral Society, and has done much towards inculcating a love for music. A novelty, and one that should assist in filling the concert hall on the occasion, is to be introduced, and is now in course of rehearsal by the Choral Society. It is a cantata entitled the "Seasons," the words being by T. C. Cooper, Esq., J.P, and the music by Mr. Gollmick. Prior to the concert, we shall give our readers aa opportunity of judging as to the merits of Mr. Cooper's composition, and trust they will attend and enjoy the music of Mr. Gollmick vocalized by the Choral Society.
"CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT", The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (22 August 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265362704
The ladies and gentlemen of the Maldon Choral Society gave their first public concert on Wednesday evening [20 August], - a complimentary benefit to their leader and pianist, Mr. W. Gollmick. The programme included a large portion of Schiller's "Lay of the Bell," a cantata, "The Four Seasons of Life," words by Mr. Cooper, music by Mr. Gollmick, - a part song by Mr. Gollmick's Elementary Class, vocal and instrumental duets, etc., etc. . . . "The Four Seasons of life" was performed throughout in a most satisfactory manner, and elicited repeated applause: calling for especial mention is the sweet duet "Delight is beaming in her eyes," (Miss Young and Mrs. Cooke), as also are the solos "Who Calls Fortune Fickle" (Herr Pohl), and "Four Score Years" (Dr. Kupferberg), the latter, by the way, was a little too long, and although splendidly sung scarcely needed repetition. Mr. Gollmick gave a most elaborate piece of instrumentation on the pianoforte, which appeared to be highly appreciated . . . To those who have any pretension to the slightest degree of musical taste and were not present on Wednesday evening, it may be said that they lost a treat of a high order; and the thanks of the Maldon public are due to the ladies and gentlemen of the Choral Society for their endeavors to induce the cultivation of a taste for high class music. The townsmen of Messrs. Gollmick and Cooper may be justly proud that they have in their community men who can produce in words and music such a piece as "The Four Seasons of Life." It will be a source of gratification at any time to hear of a Choral Society concert in Maldon . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Florian Kupferberg (amateur vocalist); Emil Pohl (amateur vocalist)
"CASTLEMAINE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (26 March 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200379226
The Society will give a Grand Secular Concert at the Theatre Royal this evening. The First Part consists of a new piece, composed by Herr Gollmick (a resident of Castlemaine) entitled "The Four Seasons of Life," which is spoken very highly of by competent judges . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Castlemaine Philharmonic Society (association); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)
Victor Amadis (or, The triple siege of a false heart; burlesque opera, arr. Gollmick, 1863)
[News], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (26 June 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265365653
A burlesque opera, the words of which are composed by Mr. T. C. Cooper, is just about being put in rehearsal, and will be played for the benefit of the Maldon Athenaeum. The music has been very carefully selected, and comprises gems from all the best known operas. Mr. W. Gollmick is to compose an appropriate overture, and nearly all the good voices in Maldon will be brought to assist in making the opera a success.
[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (8 September 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265366066
GRAND AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the funds of the MALDON ATHENEUM.
THE President of the above mentioned Institute has great pleasure in announcing that the Gentlemen Amateurs of Maldon
will give a Grand Concert in aid of the Building Fund of this Institute in the
Masonic Hall, Maldon, ON Wednesday, Sep. 9th
When will be produced, by Mr. Cooper's Royal Italian Opera Company,
VICTOR AMADIS; Or, The Triple Seige of a False Heart.
Cast of Characters:
Victor Amadis (the Mighty Conqueror) - MR. W. JOHSNON
Vicomte de Beiziers - MR. ELLAR
Chevalier de Beiziers (his son) - MR. LAW
Robert de Sorbon - DR. KUPFERBERG
Pierre Pithou - MR. COOPER
Francois Ravaillac - MR. LAVERCOMBE
Ghost of Vicomtess de Beiziers - -----
Two Alguazels - MESSRS. JOHNSON AND LAVERCOMBE
Mademoiselle Selina de Beiziers (daughter of the Vicomte) - MR. TATE
Courtiers, Attendants, &c.
Overture - MR. GOLLMICK
Opening Chorus - Fra Diavolo - COMPANY
Song - Trovatore - MR. ELLAR
Recit. and Song - Bohemian Girl - MR. COOPER
Song - Traviata - MR. ELLAR
Song - Norma - DR. KUPFERBERG
Recits. - Gollmick - MESSRS. COOPER AND KUPFERBERG
Song - Sonnambula - MR. TATE
Song -Lucrezia Borgia - MR. LAW
Chorus - Massaniello - COMPANY
Duett - Puritani - MESSRS. COOPER AND KUPFERBERG
Song - Sonnambula - MR. TATE
Duett, Song and Chorus - Enchantress - TATE, JOHNSON AND COMPANY
Serenade - Don Pasquale - DR. KUPFERBEBG
Song - Trovatore - MR. COOPER
Duett - Sonnambula - MESSRS. COOPER AND KUPFERBEBG
Song and Recit. - Star of Love - MR. COOPER
Recit. and Song - Don Giovani - MR. LAVERCOMBE
Chorus - Huguenots - COMPANY
Act 2nd.
Song and Recit. - Maritana - MR. TATE
Songs - Massaniello - MESSRS. TATE & LAW
Chorus - Massaniello - COMPANY
Recit. and Song - Sonnambula - MR. ELLAR
Duett - Linda di Chamouni - MESSRS. TATE AND KUPFERBEBG
Chorus - William Tell - COMPANY
Recit. - Gollmick - MR. TATE
Song - William Tell - MR. COOPER
Recits. - Gollmick - MESSRS. ELLAR, COOPER AND KUPFERBERG
Chorus - William Tell - COMPANY
Song - Sonnambula - MR. JOHNSON
Song - Gollmick - MR. JOHNSON
Chorus - Huguenots - COMPANY
Song - Martha - MR. ELLAR
Song - Bohemian Girl - MR. TATE
Recit. - Gollmick - MR. ELLAR
Duett - Lucia di Lammermoor - TATE AND JOHNSON
Recit. and Song - Bohemian Girl - DR. KUPFERBERG
Song - Lucia di Lammermoor - MR. LAW
Song - MR. JOHNSON
Recitatives, Duett, and Chorus - Gollmick - MESSRS. KUPFERUEEG, ELLAR, COOPER AND COMPANY . . .
Musical Conductor - MR. GOLLMICK . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Henry Eller (vocalist); Florian Kupferberg (vocalist); Maldon Amateur Opera Company (troupe)
"THE AMATEUR CONCERT", The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (11 September 1863), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265366091
On Wednesday evening the Masonic Hall was crowded to excess,
upon the occasion of the amateur singers of Maldon producing an opera, with words, and a "[REDACTED]" entertainment in aid of the funds of the Athenaeum . . .
Too much cannot be said in praise of the way in which Mr. Cooper performed the very difficult task entrusted to him;
to those not practically versed in such matters it may seem no very difficult task to write any number off rhymes to suit any given number of tunes.
Actual experience only can show the difficulty of writing verse to the most arbitrary and irregular metre,
and yet at the same time paying due regard to the euphony (a most difficult matter) and to the progress of the plot.
What we mean will be best exemplified, by comparing Mr. Cooper's very clever lines with the wretched rubbish which passes in England for a translation of the libretto of an Italian opera.
To proceed to the vocal and instrumental portion of the performance, too much praise cannot be awarded to the overture and accompaniment by Mr. Gollmick,
to that gentleman also the audience are indebted for the final, and in our opinion, the most effective chorus, as well as for some exceedingly clever transpositions and recitatives.
To use the conventional phrase, the gem of the evening was, in our opinion, Mr. Cooper's rendering of the "Star of Love,"
and nothing could have been more charming than the serenade from Don Pasquale, and the song immediately following from Il Trovatore.
The choruses were most perfectly given throughout, and showed the advantage of constant practice and rehearsal.
We also particularly remarked the two songs from Sonnambula, sung respectively by the Vicomte and Victor Amadis,
in the second act, and the new version of "Il Secreto" by the Chevalier . . .
See also on the second performance, [News], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (18 September 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265366129
Riflemen, form! (song, 1864)
Riflemen form, dedicated to Charles Ogilvy, esq., (Captain) and the members of the Maldon Company of Volunteer Rifles, written by T. C. Cooper, composed by C. F. W. Gollmick (Melbourne: W. H. Williams, 1864)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/19585743
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165880940 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (publisher)
[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser (16 February 1864), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265367009
GRAND Amateur Performance! IN AID OF THE Band and Prize Funds OF THE MALDON VOLUNTEERS,
AT THE MASONIC HALL, ON TUESDAY, FEB. 23rd.
THE members of the Operatic Company, having kindly given their services for this occasion,
the performance, by Special Desire, will commence with the Opera of
VICTOR AMADIS; OR, The Triple Siege of a False Heart.
Libretto, by Mr. T. C. COOPER; music arranged, and recitations composed, by Mr. W. Gollmick . . .
Mr. T. C. Cooper will sing the song entitled, "Riflemen Form," Written expressly for, and dedicated to,
Captain Ogilvy and the Maldon Volunteers, by Mr. T. C. Cooper, and music composed by Mr. W. Gollmick . . .
"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.
The cimelian (new dance, 1867)
"LATEST COLONIAL NEWS", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (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.
Extant works published after 1870 are among 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)
Bibliography and resources:
Moritz Fürstenau, "Gollmick, Karl", Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie band 9 (1879), s. 345-46
https://de.wikisource.org/wiki/ADB:Gollmick,_Karl
Annette O'Donohue, The Gollmick family, musicians on Bendigo goldfields, 1855 beginnings ([Bendigo]: Author, 2014)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/245844538
Carl Frederick William Gollmick; Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191972079
GOOCH, George Lonsdale (George Lonsdale GOOCH; G. L. GOOCH; Mr. GOOCH)
Actor, comedian, vocalist, schoolmaster, theatre proprietor, apothecary, clerk, convict, emancipist
Born London, England, 22 May 1799; baptised St. Margaret, Lothbury, 11 August 1799; son of George GOOCH and Esther ?
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, 20 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, P69/Mgt1/A/002/Ms04348
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/7355304:1624 (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 [London, England] (4 August 1822), 8-9
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000355/18220804/032/0009 (PAYWALL)
A young man, named Robert Hartley, was placed at the bar under the following very singular circumstances: Last Thursday se'nnight, 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 (deceased)
"SURREY SESSIONS", Morning Advertiser [London, England] (26 October 1822), 2-3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0001427/18221026/008/0002 (PAYWALL)
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 talents 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)
355 / 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 [VDL (TAS)] (16 May 1829), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4216541
Tickets of Leave . . . George Lonsdale Gooch, 355, Albion . . .
[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser [VDL (TAS)] (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 (colonist)
Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. John's Launceston in the county of Cornwall 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)
No. 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] . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: In the registrations of the births of their sons John (1837), George was listed as an apothecary; William (1839), as an "Attorney's Clerk"; and Thomas (1853) as a schoolmaster
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (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 Elmer (actor); Theatre Plough Inn (Launceston venue)
MUSIC: The steam arm (song)
PIECES: Bombastes furioso (Rhodes); Bombastes furioso (illustrated by Cruikshank)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (14 August 1841), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66020343
THEATRE. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PERFORMANCE.
ON MONDAY EVENING, 16th August, 1841.
Will be performed with entire New Scenery -
Dresses, and Decorations, the Comedy in two acts, of
KING CHARLES THE SECOND; THE MERRY MONARCH . . .
Captain Copp, Mr. Gooch . . .
To conclude with the admired Farce of THE TWO GREGORIES.
Mr. Gregory, Mr. Gooch . . .
Tickets . . . at the bar of the Plough Inn.
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (30 July 1842), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66020522
ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, PATERSON STREET.
Mr. GOOCH respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general that his
Benefit will take place on MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 1,
On which occasion Mr. Gooch solicits their patronage and support.
The Evening's Entertainments will commence with, never performed here, the highly-interesting Melo-Drama of
THE CATERAN'S SON, OR, THE HIGHLAND MOTHER.
AFTER WHICH, A Variety of Entertainments . . .
S. Cameron Manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Samson Cameron (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Launceston venue)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (5 September 1846), 684
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943092
OLYMPIC THEATRE. MONDAY, 7th September, 1846.
MRS. CLARKE BEGS respectfully to announce . . .
that on the above evening, will be produced with new Scenery, Dresses, &c., and with the
ORIGINAL MUSIC, the highly interesting and universally admired Melo-drama in
three Acts, entitled the MILLER AND HIS MEN.
Grindoff (the Miller) - Mr. STUBBS . . .
Kelmar, Mr. GOOCH . . .
Claudine, - Mrs. CLARKE . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anne Clarke (actor, vocalist, manager); Gibson Stubbs (actor); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)
[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (4 December 1847), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980881
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE . . . EXTRAORDINARY NOVELTY!!
And Last night of the Company's Performing.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. & MRS. MERETON . . . ON MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 6 . . .
The entertainments will commence with the celebrated Drama, in five acts, of
MARGUERITE OR BURGUNDY!!! OR, THE MURDERERS OF THE TOWER OF NESLE . . .
Richard, a mason - Mr. GOOCH . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas and Christiana Mereton (actors)
[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (18 December 1847), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65981867
COMMERCIAL ACADEMY AND PREPARATIVE SCHOOL, Bathurst Street, Launceston.
MR. G. L. GOOCH respectfully begs to announce that his ACADEMY will open on MONDAY, the 27th December.
Parents placing their Children under the cure of MR. GOOCH may rely on their receiving a sound English Education, with every proper attention.
Bathurst-street, December 18.
"QUARTERLY LICENSING MEETING", The Cornwall Chronicle (7 May 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65719253
. . . Mr. Byron Miller begged leave to make a statement on behalf of Mr. Gooch, the proprietor of the Clarence Theatre, which had not the disadvantage of the Olympic, of being connected with any licensed premises. Mr. Gooch had applied for and been refused a license, although he had a recommendation signed by 160 inhabitants . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Clarence Theatre (Launceston venue)
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
GOOD, John Franklin (John Franklin GOOD; J. F. GOOD)
Songwriter, song writer, undertaker
Born Franklin, VDL (TAS), c. 1838; son of Peter GOOD (d. 1885) and Alice ? (d. 1874)
Died Zeehan, TAS, 6 June 1902, aged "63"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Franklin+Good+c1838-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOOD-John-Franklin (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"POETS' CORNER", The Tasmanian Colonist [Hobart Town, TAS] (3 November 1853), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226523221
TASMANIA -THE LAND OF MY BIRTH. A NATIONAL SONG.
AIR - "My Lodging is on the Cold Ground."
Let Italy boast of tier pure cloudless skies,
And France of her vine-covered plains,
While Spain with her citron and olive groves vies,
To win from the poet his strains.
Though possessors of beauties unnumbered they be,
'Mid the loveliest climes of the earth,
Yet the fairest, the brightest, the dearest to me
Is Tasmania, the land of my birth!
. . . [2 more verses] . . .
- J. FRANKLIN GOOD. Franklin, Huon River, 30th October, 1853.
MUSIC: My lodging is on the cold ground (tune) = Believe me if all those endearing young charms (tune)
[News], Zeehan and Dundas Herald [TAS] (7 June 1902), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83838194
It is not often that a man makes his own coffin, but this is practically what the late Mr. Good did. He had made a casket to enclose the remains of a person who died on Wednesday, and after it was completed it was found that a mistake had been made in the measurements, and a new one had to be constructed. The rejected coffin will be used in which to place the mortal remains of the maker, and conveyed to "God's Acre" whither the deceased had so often wended his way in a professional capacity.
Yesterday morning one of the oldest residents of the West Coast expired at the Zeehan and Dundas Hospital, in the person of Mr. J. F. Good. On the previous afternoon he had, in the course of his business, to proceed to Dundas, and while in the train he was seized with an apoplectic fit. On his return to Zeehan he was conveyed by Constable Marshall to the Hospital, where he was admitted by Dr. Butler, who found that there was severe cerebral hemorrhage. At an early hour the following morning he passed away. The deceased, who was 63 years of age, had been a resident of the West Coast - Trial Harbor, Strahan, and Zeehan - for thirteen or fourteen years, and was regarded as a conscientious man, and a skilful workman. He was not married, and had no relatives in Zeehan, but had a brother and nephews and nieces living at the Franklin. The funeral is to take place to-morrow afternoon, leaving the Hospital for the Cemetery at a quarter to four.
Bibliography and resources:
John Franklin Good, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215265836/john-franklin-good
GOODALL, Richard Wright (Richard Wright GOODALL; R. W. GOODALL; Mr. GOODALL)
Songwriter, song writer, vocalist, 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 (1799-1890), Okehampton, England, 10 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 woods (bush) for me"
Humorous song on the election (to the tune of "Scots whahae wi' Wallace bled"), August 1848
Documentation:
Baptisms, Walcot St. Swithin, Somerset, 1807; Ep. transcripts register 1599-1812; Somerset Archives, D/D/RR 430
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2901806:61636 (PAYWALL)
17 November 1807 / Richard Wright son of / Thomas and [?] / Goodall . . .
Marriages, Okehampton, Devon, 1827; England, select marriages
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/25645423:9852 (PAYWALL)
10 October 1827 / Richard Wright Goodsall [sic] / Elisheba Bazley
[Notice], The London gazette [England] (22 January 1836), 139
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=1A1KAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA139 (DIGITISED)
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 [Sydney, NSW] (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 and Hunter River General Advertiser (26 February 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article713172
On Tuesday last [22 February], according to his appointment, Mr. Donaldson arrived at Singleton,
and was met on his entrance into the town by a large number of gentlemen equestrians by whom he was loudly cheered . . .
After the meeting Mr. Donaldson, accompanied by a number of the most influential gentlemen in the district,
proceeded to Mr. Munro's (the Fitzroy Hotel), where an excellent and substantial lunch was provided . . .
The 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: Stuart Donaldson (colonist); Henry Dangar (colonist); John Gaggin (d. 1859)
"THE ELECTIONS. ELECTION FOR THE BOROUGHS. THE POLLING DAY . . . THE DINNER", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 August 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article710458
On Saturday last [29 July] the polling for the Boroughs election commenced at nine o'clock . . .
About seven o'clock on Monday evening about fifty gentlemen assembled at the Northumberland Hotel,
to attend the dinner to Messrs. Nichols and Moir; the evening was very wet,
which, joined to the disappointment felt that Mr. Moir had left the town that morning, probably prevented many persons from being present . . .
so well did the guests relish the good things before them, that it was half-past nine before the cloth was cleared . . .
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 and Hunter River General Advertiser (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 . . .
"HUNTER RIVER AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION . . . THE DINNER", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (18 May 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18681932
The second annual exhibition . . . was held on Thursday [16 May], in the yards of the Northumberland Hotel . . .
In the evening the annual dinner was held at the Northumberland Hotel . . .
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 started to sing:
"When you are out in the bush
And put to the push
And Can't get any . . ." . . .
"Deaths", The Daily Telegraph [Sydney, NSW] (20 September 1890), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235799225
GOODALL. - September 19, 1890. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Crummer, North Shore, Elizabeth Bayley [sic], relict of the late R. W. Goodall, land surveyor and C.E., and daughter of the late Dr. Bayley [sic], M.D., of Oakhampton, Devon, England, aged 87 [sic].
ASSOCIATIONS: Aaron Beazley (father); Frances Goodall Crummer (1832-1912, daughter)
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)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODALL-Mary-Ann-SLAUGHTER (shareable link to this entry)
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 consisting of Haydn's "Creation" was a very successful affair and one feature reflecting additional credit on 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
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/CFEDF954-F1F2-11E9-AE98-1F4015DA020C?image=1 (DIGITISED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/203D77F7-F562-11E9-AE98-A3A6490A073A?image=1 (DIGITISED)
GOODE, George William (George William GOODE; G. W. GOODE; Mr. GOODE)
Musician, cornet and cornopean player, double bass player, bandmaster, postal worker
Born Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales, 1840; son of Joseph GOODE and Sarah JONES
Married Mary PASSMORE (c. 1838-1920), Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales, 1858 (4th quarter)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 23 February 1859 (immigrant per Jessie Munn, from Liverpool, 8 November)
Active Castlemaine, VIC, by c. 1863
Died Melbourne, VIC, 6 August 1923, aged "83"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+William+Goode+1840-1923 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODE-George-William (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Wales census, 6 June 1841, Crickhowell, Breconshire; UK National Archives, HO107/1366/1/1/5/1
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/12972981:8979 (PAYWALL)
Bridge Street / Sarah Goode / 35 // Mary / 10 / John / 9 // Elizabeth / 7 //
Edward / 5 // Margaret / 4 // George / 11 months / [all born in county]
Wales census, 30 March 1851, Crickhowell, Breconshire; UK National Archives, HO107/2490/672/8
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/15943900:8861 (PAYWALL)
Mill Street / Sarah Goode / Head / Mar. / 41 [sic] / Nurse / [born] Brecon Llanrigan
Mary Ann / Daur. / Unm. / 28 / Spinster // Margaret / 14 // George / 10 // Susan / 7 // Jane / 2 // [all born Crickhowell
Names and descriptions of passengers per Jessie Munn from Liverpool, 8 November 1858, for Melbourne, 23 February 1859; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0DE06F-F96C-11E9-AE98-4BA0F0071BF0?image=306 (DIGITISED)
. . . Goode William G. / 18 // [Goode] Mary / 20 . . .
"CORRESPONDENCE. WHERE IS OUR BUGLER?", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (12 September 1862), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197098234
Sir, - Such was the general demand at this morning's drill for our brave and praiseworthy bugler, Mr. Good!
As we certainly prefer to be aroused by the martial morning call,
and as we know that the bugler is the chief man to bring a regiment to arms, we trust that our worthy Commanding-officer will speak to him on the subject.
We are quite aware that the bugler's remuneration refers only to the Wednesday's parades,
we believe, however, that he possesses as much esprit militaire as any one of us in the ranks,
and therefore we hope that he will arouse his brethren to their duty, of which we will be proud.
- CASTLEMAINE RIFLES.
ASSOCIATIONS: Castlemaine Volunteer Band (volunteer military)
"TO-DAY'S AMUSEMENTS", Mount Alexander Mail (9 November 1863), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200380559
The good people of Castlemaine appear to be determined to enjoy themselves on the occasion of the celebration of the birthday of the Prince of Wales.
The Kyneton and Castlemaine Light Horse, together with the Castlemaine Volunteer Rifle Corps, will meet, parade, &c.
The cricketers will arouse themselves on the Wattle Flat Reserve.
In the evening the Castlemaine Volunteer Band will give a grand vocal and instrumental concert at the Theatre Royal, in aid of the funds for erecting an Orderly Room for the Corps.
The programme is of an ample and varied character. It is as follows: -
The full Band will open with an Overture, after which Madam Butler Davis will sing "The Queen's Letter," and several other favourite songs;
Sergeant Rule will perform a cornet solo; Mr. Angus will sing "Britons, Awake," and other songs;
Master H. Murphy will perform a solo on the sax horn; Messrs. Hunter and Andrews will perform a clarionet duet;
Master J. Murphy will give a cornet solo; Mr. Goode, a song; Masters Crawford and J. Murphy, a duet, cornet and piccolo;
Mrs. C. Fatherly will preside at the piano. We hope there will be a full house.
ASSOCIATIONS: Emily Butler Davis (vocalist); Henry Rule (cornet); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); James Hunter (clarinet); Charlotte Fatherley (pianist); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (15 May 1867), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197542723
The ball at the Mechanics' Institute last evening was very largely patronised, and many of the leading inhabitants of the town and district attended. The programme was of a fashionably fatiguing character, as it included the usual number of galops and quick waltzes. The refreshments were catered by Mr. Goodwin, who maintained his good reputation; and the providing of music entrusted to Mr. Goode, who gave an excellently well-executed and pleasing variety.
ASSOCIATIONS: Castlemaine Mechanics' Institute (venue)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (13 September 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198648588
Last evening the bachelors of Castlemaine gave a ball in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, which had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion. The invitations were on an extensive scale, amounting to over 120, and nearly all responded to the hospitality prepared for them . . . The music was capital, with less of the galop time than usual for Castlemaine, which no doubt the guests fully appreciated. Mr. Goode and Mr. Howson were amongst the performers. Altogether the party was one of the most social and pleasing.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Howson (musician)
"CONCERTS AND READINGS", Mount Alexander Mail (1 November 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198646449
The last of the series of concerts and readings at the Mechanics' Institute was given last night to an inconveniently crowded house . . .
the National Anthem was sung by four vocalists, accompanied by six instrumentalists, in honour of the arrival of the Prince.
The overture to "Zampa" was the most brilliantly executed piece of music that has been introduced at the series.
This could not fail to be otherwise from the talent of those who had undertaken it, as will be seen from the following disposition of the parts -
1st violin, Mr. Howson; 2nd violin, Mr. J. Hunter; viola, Mr. Huenerbein; violin-cello, Mr. Brown;
contra basso, Dr. Braithwaite; flute, Mr. Megson; cornet, Mr. Goode; piano-forte forte, Miss Howson . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor to VIC); August Christian Huenerbein (viola); Thomas Lawrence Brown (cello); Edmund Braithwaite (double bass); Canova Megson (flute); Ida Howson (piano)
"ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY", Mount Alexander Mail (21 April 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200521926
The English Opera Company who opened at the Theatre Royal last night [for] a brief season of three nights, were welcomed by a full house . . . The opera performed last night was the ever-charming and pastoral La Somnambula. Miss Geraldine Warden, "Amina;" "Lisa," Miss Minnie Walton; "Elvino," Mr. Armes Beaumont; "Rodolfo," Mr. J. H. Sutcliffe; "Alessio," Mr. Baker . . . The second part of the entertainment was a miscellaneous concert, previous to the commencement of which Mr. Lyster asked the audience to excuse the re-appearance of Miss Geraldine Warden, as she was too fatigued after the exertion she had gone through in the opera . . . We should also mention that Miss Georgia Hodson kindly gave some additional songs . . . It will be remarked that no notice is made of the cornet solo announced for Mr. Hallas. In his absence Mr. Goode gave the "Echo Polka," a piece he has often been heard to play in a very skilful manner, and applause was awarded him. It will be observed that to-night the opera of the "Bohemian Girl" will be performed . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Geraldine Warden (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (vocalist); John H. Sutcliffe (vocalist); William Francis Baker (vocalist); Georgia Hodson (Mrs. W. S. Lyster, vocalist); Nathaniel Hallas (musician); Lyster Opera Company (troupe)
MUSIC: ? Echo du Mont Blanc polka (Jullien)
"ODDFELLOWS' ENTERTAINMENT", Mount Alexander Mail (23 July 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200523715
Last evening the Oddfellows gave an entertainment in the Theatre Royal, for the benefit of the local charities. The house in the lower part was crowded, and the boxes well filled. The Volunteer Band, conducted by Mr. Huenerbein, gave the overture in excellent style . . . Mr. Goode's fantasia on the cornopean was another capital effort, Miss Howson playing the piano . . .
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (31 July 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200522700
A pleasing programme was produced at the Mechanics' Institute last evening. Several new faces appeared in both readings and the music . . . Mr. Ryland, a pupil of Mr. Goode's, took part in two pieces, and although a little nervous, he accompanied his preceptor in the fantasia of Lucia di Lammermoor creditably . . .
"THE CHORAL SOCIETY'S SECOND CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (19 August 1868), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200521571
Last evening the Castlemaine Choral Society gave their second concert in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. There was a good attendance of the public, considering the numerous attractions of the last week or two. The well-known excellence of Haydn's First Mass in B flat, which was selected for the occasion as the first part of the entertainment could not, however, do other than go far to secure a pleasing success to the Society's efforts . . . The orchestra last evening was led last evening by Mr. Howson in his usual brilliant manner, and he was well assisted by Mr. J. Hunter (second violin), Mr. T. L. Brown (violoncello), Mr. Goode (double-bass), Mr. Megson (flute), Mr. J. Murphy (cornet) . . . Mr. Huenerbein conducted . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Castlemaine Choral Society (association)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (5 April 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197310207
The concerts of the Volunteer band will be forthwith resumed in the Market Hall. In consequence of the resignation of Mr. Huenerbein, a new arrangement was necessary, and at a meeting of the committee it was resolved that the band for the future should depend wholly on the subscriptions of the public for support - that is to say, it should not be subsidised from the Corps fund. The public will therefore see that the existence of the band depends on them alone, and unless a cordial support is given, of course it must be broken up. It has been suggested, and the proposition is open to discussion, that the band play on Sunday afternoons in the Botanical gardens. At Sandhurst, it is advanced, the band gives an open air concert, and the Sandhurst band imitates the example of the Volunteer band which plays each Sunday in Regent Park gardens, London, and has attracted some thousands of persons. If this plan were adopted, a rotunda at a small cost would be necessary, and the Council would be asked to erect it. The cost of erection would be saved by the non-burning of gas in the Market Hall. The band fund will be collected by Private Goode, who has been nominated corporal in the band, subject to approval. Corporal Stephens was also nominated sergeant in the band, subject to approval. Mr. Goode will act as leader under the new dispensation.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (2 June 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197309389
The following is the programme of music to be performed in the Market Hall this evening, under the direction of Mr. G. W. Goode,
by the band of the Castlemaine Rifles, commencing at eight o'clock: -
March, Queen's Birthday, Siede; quadrille, Echoes of London, Coote;
selection, Christy Minstrels, Sydney Jones; waltz, Corn Flower, Coote;
selection, Norma, Bellini; schottische, My Favorite, Farmer;
galop, The Composer's, Steinhagen; "God Save the Queen."
ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Siede (composer)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (30 June 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197315599
The following is the programme of music to be performed in the Market Hall this evening, under the direction of Mr. G. W. Goode,
by the band of tlie Castlemaine Rifles, commencing at eight o'clock: -
March, Our Motto; J. Siede; quadrille; Royal Irish, Jullien;
Sardinian National Hymn, Brindley Richards; waltz, Dawn of Love, Godfrey;
song, and chorus, England, Ever Dear to Me, Taylor; selection, Christy Minstrels, P. Jones;
galop, The Night Mail, Clarke; God Save the Queen.
This will, we are sorry to say, be the last concert under present arrangements.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (7 February 1870), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198850066
An advertisement announces that the theatrical amateurs of Castlemaine, assisted by a lady amateur from Sandhurst, purpose giving an entertainment in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, the 16th inst, as a complimentary benefit to Mr. G. W. Goode. The performance, as will be seen by the bills, is under the patronage of Commissioned and non-Commissioned officers of the Volunteer Corps; and, beyond this, the capital programme justifies the expectation of a full house. No one of our local musicians has given more of his time gratuitously to the public on every kind of occasion than Mr. Goode, and as a matter of fact his frequent services have never yet had recognition such as that proposed to be given him. If the recognition is commensurate with his deserts, a very large number of tickets should find purchasers. We shall have other opportunity of referring to the pieces selected.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (22 July 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198995655
A meeting of those desirous that a borough band be formed, met at the Rechabite Hall last evening. It is determined to form a band and give it the above appellation . . . A meeting of a sub-committee was appointed for Monday evening next, when Mr. G. Goode will be authorised to proceed to Melbourne for the purpose of purchasing the necessary instruments. From the statements made it appeared that the object in view had been generously supported by the public, and that further aid was promised.
On the circumstances of the band's formation, see also "ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (27 June 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198994328
An order issued by the Volunteer authorities seems not to be in accord with the views of the bandsmen of the Volunteer corps, who in future, outside volunteer duty, will not, unless for charitable purposes, be allowed to appear in uniform. The local volunteer band will therefore probably merge into a Borough band; in fact we are informed that the initiative has already been taken.
"MRS. BETHAM'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (27 September 1871), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198995265
The first time Mrs. Betham appeared before a Castlemaine audience she became a public favourite, and that she still is one could not have been more fully expressed than at the Theatre Royal last evening . . . The Theatre has rarely presented so attractive an appearance . . . Long before the curtain rose the house was full, and on the curtain rising the overture from La Figlia del Reggimento, arranged for the occasion by Mr. Huenerbein, was performed. The instrumentalists, Messrs. Howson, Huenerbein, Goode, F. Huenerbein, A. Huenerbein, Lloyd, Julius, Hall, and T. L. Brown, executed the brilliant composition very artistically, and the effort was demonstratively received . . . Last, but not least in the programme, was the Borough Band, who in coming to the front played a fantasia, "Echoes of the night." Fourteen of the members were present, and though the selection was rather long for the close of an entertainment, it gave the audience a very good opportunity of judging of the state of efficiency to which the band has arrived. The verdict was evidently a very favourable one, and justly so. The cornet parts were played by Mr. Goode, the bandmaster, and he certainly deserves special mention for the efficiency his men have attained during the short time the band has been formed. The audience wero liberal in their praise, and it is not unlikely that many were surprised to find a second perfected band existed in the town. They played the National Anthem while the audience were leaving, and this terminated a most successful evening's entertainment.
ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Alice Betham (vocalist)
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (24 September 1884), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201208053
It will be learnt with regret in musical circles that Mr. G. W. Goode has received notice from the Postal Department to remove to Melbourne, and that he is to leave by the first train this morning. This intimation comes disagreeably sudden to his many friends, who are unwilling that so old a resident should leave without carrying with him a substantial record of their esteem. They purpose holding a meeting, at which it will be decided the form a presentation will take that will bear upon it the evidence of how highly Mr. Goode is valued by his townsmen. Since 1861 he has been identified with music for the public, and has frequently been the originator of several of the novelties in entertainments that have been surpassingly successful. One of the best of these was the illumination of the Botanical Gardens, the music and the fireworks, that brought in a large sum to the charities. As master of the Borough Band, and afterwards of the Volunteer Band, he has been identified with the music on Hospital Sundays and other celebrations, while for public concerts he has been self-sacrificing in giving his services invariably when required. Townsmen will no doubt lake a pleasure in supporting any resolution that may be come to by the meeting to be held, so that the testimonial may be made a worthy and a representative one of general appreciation.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (3 November 1884), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201205608
. . . A meeting is to be held shortly to take initiatory steps towards resuscitating the Borough Band in Castlemaine. Mr. Goode, who was formerly the conductor, has been waited upon by a number of the musicians who used to belong to it, and who are desirous of re-joining, and he has complied with their request to endeavour to have the band reorganised . . .
. . . Mr. G. W. Goode, who has been connected with the local Post-office for a lengthy period, but who has been engaged in the inland mail room of the Melbourne Post Office for the past month, has again returned to Castlemaine, and re-commenced his postal duties. Prior to leaving the metropolis the officers of the mail room presented him with a valedictory address, expressive of their regret at his departure from amongst them. It also set forth that Mr. Goode's courtesy, from the highest officer down to the messenger boy, had met with unanimous approbation; and in conclusion the officers trusted that health and prosperity would attend him and his family through life. The address was appropriately acknowledged by Mr. Goode, who must certainly feel gratified at being the recipient of such appreciable testimonies . . .
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (7 November 1888), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198504819
Last night, Mr. G. W. Goode severed his connection with the Castlemaine Post Office, where he has been employed for the past 21 years, consequent upon his promotion to the position of mail guard between Melbourne and Sandhurst. Prior to entering upon his fresh duties he will enjoy a holiday, and does not intend to remove to the metropolis until the end of the present month. Mr. Goode was the oldest official at the local Post Office, and during the lengthy period that he has been engaged there he has earned the esteem and good-will of the residents for the civility and assiduity he invariably displayed in carrying out the duties entrusted to him. In leaving the district, Mr. and Mrs. Goode will carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
"IN MEMORIAM", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 December 1921), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4611491
GOODE. - In loving memory of my beloved wife and our dear mother, Mary Passmore Goode, who passed away at "Glanusk," Rotherwood street, Richmond, 23rd December, 1920. (G. W. Goode and family.)
"DEATHS", The Argus (7 August 1923), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2013197
GOODE. - On the 6th August, at private hospital, George William, loved father of Mrs. Stevens W.A.; Mrs. Iredale, Albert Park; Mrs. Kennedy, Brighton; and P. A. Goode, Loch avenue, East St. Kilda, aged 83 years. (Private interment.)
GOODLIFFE, Anne (Ann STAFFORD; Anne STAFFORD; Miss STAFFORD; Mrs. Thomas GOODLIFFE; Mrs. T. GOODLIFFE; Mrs. GOODLIFFE; also GOODLIFF)
Musician, vocalist
Born Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England, 1828; baptised St. Mary, Arnold, 6 July 1828; daughter of George STAFFORD (1787-1860) and Ann LEE
Married (William) Thomas GOODLIFFE (1831-1889), Nottingham, England, 1853 (3rd quarter)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 23 October 1852 (per Tasmania, from Liverpool, 23 July)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 2 February 1861 (per Owen Glendower, for London)
Died Nottingham, England, 31 July 1909, aged "81/82"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Anne+Stafford+Goodliffe+1828-1909 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODLIFFE-Anne (shareable link to this entry)
Identification:
Anne Stafford was born in the market town of Arnold, near Nottingham, in 1828, a daughter of George Stafford and Ann Lee. In the 1851 March census she was listed as a "cloth cap maker", aged 22, living with her parents in Glass House Street, Nottingham. A singing pupil of William Shelmerdine, organist of the Nottingham Mechanic's Hall and the Derby Road Baptist Chapel, she was first publicly noticed as a vocalist in March 1852. She married Thomas Goodliffe (b. 16 October 1831; son of Arnold Goodliffe and Ann Speed; d. 3 June 1889), a shopman and provision merchant, in Nottingham in July 1853, probably in a Baptist ceremony, immediately after which the couple sailed from Liverpool for Melbourne.
Though he was noticed only once as a vocalist in public in Melbourne (at the inauguration of the Temperance League in July 1857), Thomas may also have been a chorus member of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, for whose 1860 annual general meeting he audited the previous year's accounts.
Anne, perhaps reflecting her musicianship and general flexibility, was almost habitually assigned contralto parts, although it was several times reported that they were too low for her; elsewhere her voice was described as soprano.
Her often busy musical schedule in Melbourne and Geelong was punctuated by giving birth to five children, two of whom survived only a year: Thomas Arnold I (1854-1855); Thomas Arnold II (1855-1921); Mary Ellen I (1856-1857); Mary Ellen II (1858-1939; Mrs. Edward Hickling); and William Stafford (1860-1897).
Documentation:
Nottingham, England (to July 1853):
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Arnold in the county of Nottingham in the year 1828; register 1813-32, page 224; Nottinghamshire Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/153026862:61839 (PAYWALL)
No. 1785 / 1828 July 6 / Ann daughter of / George and Ann / Stafford / Arnold / Gardener . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Stafford (1787-1860) and Ann Sander Lee had married at Arnold St. Mary on 25 October 1813
England census, 30 March 1851, Nottingham St. Mary; UK National Archives, HO107/2132/189/26
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/10301166:8860 (PAYWALL)
Glasshouse Street / George Stafford / Head / Mar. / 63 / Invalid / [born] Arnold Notts
Ann / Wife / 57 / - / [born] Arnold Notts
Ann / Daur. / Unm. / 22 / Cloth Cap Maker / [born] Arnold Notts
Mary / [Daur.] / Unm. / 17 / Seamstress / [born] Nott'm
"GRAND PERFORMANCES OF MENDELSSOHN'S ORATORIO 'ELIJAH,' IN THE MECHANICS' HALL, NOTTINGHAM", Nottinghamshire Guardian [Nottingham, England] (4 March 1852), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000176/18520304/016/0005 (PAYWALL)
The first public performance in Nottingham of this great work in its integrity claims a more elaborate and lengthened notice than any subsequent one can be entitled to . . . When an additional vocal quartette was required, Miss Stafford, Miss E. Miller, Mr. Ward, and Mr. Spray supplied it with complete success. Miss Stafford is a very valuable singer, although she has but very recently been brought forward . . . Last night . . . the choral body, who had been tor some time past assiduously and skilfully practised under Mr. H. Farmer's superintendence, went through their difficult and onerous duties most admirably . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Farmer (conductor)
"MECHANICS' INSTITUTION", Nottinghamshire Guardian (15 April 1852), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000176/18520415/018/0005 (PAYWALL)
On Tuesday evening last, the members of the vocal music class in connexion with this institution took tea together in the large room. There was a moderate attendance of members, and after tea the entertainments of the evening commenced by the introduction of various games, which were continued until eight o'clock, when those of the members who had regularly attended the practices entered the orchestra and performed several pieces of music, which had been selected for the occasion, in an admirable style. Many of the pieces were received with considerable eclat, and "Agnus Dei," by Miss Stafford, "Lovely Peace," by Misses Mortimer and Challand, and "Oh, Rest in the Lord," by Miss Challand, as well as the glee "When winds breathe soft," were performed in a spirited manner, and with an exactness seldom exhibited by more experienced vocalists. "Awake the starry," "See Truth, Love, and Mercy," "The Sun is high in Heaven," and the "Harvest Song," were well sustained; and the concert closed with "The month of maying," in which considerable talent was displayed. The manner in which the performance passed off reflected great credit on Mr. Shelmerdine, by whom the class is conducted, and showed that no pains had been spared on his part to make his pupils as proficient as possible.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Shelmerdine (c. 1822-1893, organist)
"POPULAR CONCERTS AT THE MECHANICS' HALL", Nottinghamshire Guardian (3 March 1853), 5
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The fourth of this entertaining series of popular Concerts, was given in the large room of the above institution on Tuesday evening last [1 March], to a large audience. The services of the band of the 8th Hussars, under the able leadership of Herr A. Koenig, were obtained, and elicited much applause. The vocal music class, in connection with the institution, performed a selection of duetts, and songs in a highly creditable manner, the principal parts being sustained by the Misses L. and S. Miller, and Miss Stafford.
"TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO MR. HENRY FARMER", Nottinghamshire Guardian (24 March 1853), 5
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. . . we are therefore grieved to have to record that, as justice, gratitude, and good policy alike suggested this Testimonial to the conductor of all the oratorios that have lately been heard in this town, the attendance on Monday evening [21 March] was exceedingly scanty . . . Miss Stafford's assistance as second treble in the duet "I waited for the Lord," must not be passed by without high eulogium . . . Mr. Shelmerdine officiated at the organ, and accompanied, on the grand piano, several songs . . .
"TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO MR. HENRY FARMER", Nottingham Journal (24 March 1853), 5
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. . . The solo parts were sustained by Miss Clara Henderson . . . In one of the duets, she was ably seconded by Miss Stafford, a young lady of this town, who is rapidly rising into favourable notice . . .
"BASFORD. CONCERT", Nottinghamshire Guardian (2 June 1853), 5
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The last concert for the season of the Basford Amateur Musical Society, took place in the National School Room, on Thursday evening, the 26th ult. The vocalists engaged for the occasion, were Miss Stafford and Miss Susannah Miler, but in consequence of the sudden death of the mother of the latter lady, she was unable to attend; her place was however kindly supplied, at a very short notice, by Miss Harthorn. Mr. Vernon Garland presided at the piano forte with his accustomed ability. The overture &c. were played by the band in good style. Miss Stafford sung her songs correctly; she has a powerful voice but it wants cultivation. She was encored in the song "Where'er a cot is seen" . . .
Melbourne and Geelong, VIC (23 October 1853 to 2 February 1861):
Names and descriptions of passengers per Tasmania, from Liverpool, 15 (23) July 1853, for Melbourne, 23 October; Public Record Office Victoria
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. . . Tho's Goodliffe / 23 / Dealer // Ann / Wife . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 October 1854), 8
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UNDER the patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, and Lady Hotham.
A Concert of Sacred Music will be given in the Church of England School, Prahran,
on Monday, the 9th of October, 1854, in aid of the Building Fund.
Principal Vocalists: - Mrs. Testar, Miss Edwards, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Hackett, Mr. T. Ewart, and Mr. H. Smith.
Who will be assisted by several members of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, who have kindly volunteered their services.
PROGRAMME: PART I . . . Quartette - "O come, every one" (Elijah), Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. T. Ewart, and Mr. Smith - Mendellsohn
PART II . . . Trio - "Lift thine eyes" (Elijah) Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Miss Edwards - Mendelssohn
Chorus-" Hallelujah" (Messiah) - Handel
Tickets - Reserved seats, 10s 6d.; unreserved 5s. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles and Jane Hotham (governor and wife); Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Miss Edwards (vocalist); Edward Hackett (vocalist); Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Henry Smith (vocalist); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)
"CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC AT PRAHRAN", The Argus (11 October 1854), 5
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The concert in aid of the building fund of the Church of England schools took place on Monday evening, in the spacious building lately erected for that purpose. The entertainment was under the patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, but who was unable to attend in consequence, as it was understood, of the great press of public business at present requiring his attention. The attendance was exceedingly good, consisting of the elite of Prahran, Windsor, St. Kilda, South Yarra, &c. . . . To enter into a detailed criticism of each part would be unfair, as the whole of the performers, with one or two exceptions, are amateurs . . . It is doubtful to say which may be considered the gem of the evening. The unaccompanied trio, from the Elijah, "Lift Thine Eyes" was tastefully executed by Mrs. Testar, Miss Edwards, and Mrs. Goodliffe, and called forth an encore . . . We must not forget to mention the excellent manner in which the accompaniments to the various pieces were executed by the gentleman who presided at the pianoforte - an amateur, we believe. In the absence of any authentic information, we may guess from the appearance of the room that the net proceeds would amount to fully a hundred pounds.
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (23 November 1854), 1
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VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. Melbourne, 1854.
On Friday evening, November 24th, 1854, The Philharmonic Society,
assisted by the Leading Professional Talent of the Colony, will perform a
and Miscellaneous Vocal and Instrumental Concert.
PROGRAMME . . . Duet, "The May Bells" - Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Goodliffe - Mendelsohnn . . .
Conductor: Mr. J. Russell . . .
The Public 5s. Season Ticket holders 2s. 6d. each, Children under 12 years of age half-price . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); John Russell (conductor); Victoria Exhibition (event); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)
"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. EXHIBITION CONCERTS", The Age (9 December 1854), 5
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The seventh, and we presume the last of this series of concerts, was given by the Philharmonic Society, on Thursday evening [7 December]. The building was not quite so crowded as at some former performances. The music on this occasion was, in a great measure, repetitious from some of the former concerts, with some very injudiciously chosen part songs . . . "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 . . .
"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE HOSPITAL FUNDS", The Age (28 December 1854), 5
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On Tuesday evening [26 December] 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
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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
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The concert last evening given by the Philharmonic Society, at the Mechanics' Institution, passed off with more than ordinary success . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (17 July 1855), 8
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TO Musical Amateurs. - Apartments for One or Two Gentlemen; a piano. Mrs. Goodliffe, 31 Errol-street.
[Advertisement], The Argus (27 August 1855), 8
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PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Mechanics' Institution,
FOURTH SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT, Under the immediate patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Hotham.
To-morrow (Tuesday) Evening, 28th inst.
PART I . . . Duet - Come, ever smiling Liberty, Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Goodliffe . . .
Quartette - O, come every one that thirsteth ("Elijah") Mendelssohn - Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, and Mr. Moxon . . .
Trio - Lift thine eyes ("Elijah") - Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodllfle, and Miss Howlett . . .
The Band and Chorus will somber about 80 Performers.
. . . conductor, Mr. Russell . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Septimus Moxon (vocalist)
"SACRED PERFORMANCE AT BRUNSWICK", The Age (31 August 1855), 5
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On Wednesday evening [29 August] a performance of sacred music took place in the Wesleyan Chapel, Brunswick, in aid of the funds of the Brunswick and Pentridge Athenaeum. The programme consisted of a selection from Haydn's "Creation," together with "He watching over Israel," from Mendelssohn's "Elijah," "I waited for the Lord," from the "Hymn of Praise," and the lovely Aria, "O, had I Jubal's lyre," from Handel's Joshua. The principal vocalists were Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Dredge, Messrs. Moxon, Ewart and Williams; Mr. Russell conducted. There being a full attendance in the chapel, the funds of the Athenaeum will be considerably augmented by the sale of the tickets. The choruses were filled by several members of the Philharmonic Society from Melbourne. It has been noticed with regret, that the performances of this society occur so seldom; there is little doubt that a repetition of the concert given at the Mechanics' Hall on Tuesday, would be well attended.
[Advertisement], The Argus (17 November 1855), 8
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PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S FIFTH SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT.
Mechanics' Institution. TUESDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 1855, At Half-past Seven p.m.
Principal Vocalists: Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Goodliffe.
Conductor: Mr. Russell . . .
PROGRAMME: PART FIRST . . . Duet - Mrs. Testar and Mrs. Goodliffe . . .
PART SECOND . . . Duet, "I would that my Love," Mrs. Testar, and Mrs. Goodliffe - Mendelssohn . . .
"THE ORATORIO", The Argus (14 February 1856), 5
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. . . The performance of Haydn's oratorio last evening at the Exhibition Building by the Philharmonic Society, afforded another satisfactory proof of the advance which in this colony we are making in musical matters . . . Some of the solos were most creditably rendered by the principals, Mesdames Testar and Goodliffe, and Messrs. Ewart, Blanchard, and Kaye . . . Mrs. Goodliffe, also, a careful and otherwise meritorious vocalist, was much applauded for a judicious and telling rendering of her part in the trio "On Thee each living soul awaits," and the duet with Mr. Blanchard, "Of stars the fairest;" the intonation of this lady's voice is correct, and we suspect that it was nervousness on her part that caused us to fancy it thin in quality . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Blanchard (vocalist); Samuel Kaye (vocalist)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (14 February 1856), 3
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. . . Mrs. Testar took her part with her accustomed taste and ability, and Mrs. Goodliffe was not behind hand in a careful rendering of the solos allotted to her . . .
"THE SACRED CONCERT IN AID OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (20 February 1856), 2
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The Oratorio given by the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society last evening, was in every respect successful. The large chapel in McKillop-street was crowded, most of the elite of Geelong being present . . . Mrs. Testar was in capital voice, and her recitative "There were Shepherds," and the air "How Beautiful" raised the enthusiasm of the audience to the highest pitch. The air "Come unto Him" was beautifully sung by Mrs. Goodliffe, from Melbourne, who also took one of the chief parts in the chorus "Lift up your heads" with great efficiency and eclat . . . Mr. I'erson, the Conductor, sung the air in the second part "Why do the nations," and was much applauded . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas William I'Erson (conductor, vocalist); Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society (association); Geelong Mechanics' Institute (association)
"SACRED CONCERT. To the Editor of the . . .", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (22 February 1856), 2
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SIR, - Seeing so short an account of last evening's concert in your impression of this morning
and conceiving that the entertainment deserves a longer notice, I beg the insertion of the following lines: - . . .
The recitative, "Then shall the eyes of the blind," by Mr. Ewart, was succeeded by the air,
"He shall feed His flock," was [sic] rendered by Mrs. Goodliffe of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society.
Her voice though not so powerful as that of Mrs. Testar is still one of peculiar sweetness,
and her delivery of the above mentioned solo earned for her a justly merited reputation . . . - CRITIC.
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (18 April 1856), 4
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On Wednesday evening the Philharmonic Society held their second subscription Concert for the year to a brilliant audience of about six hundred . . . The two works produced on this occasion have not hitherto been heard in Australia - probably not south of the equator, - and it is is natural to suppose that a considerable amount of interest would be excited; an expectation which has been realized . . . "The Last Judgment," Spohr's greatest sacred work . . . is work of High musical merit . . . The principal soloists were our old favorite Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, and Mr. Kaye, who have all secured for themselves a solid reputation in sacred music . . . 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 . . .
"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Friday, 16th May 1853", The Argus (17 May 1856), 4
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. . . 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 . . .
"GRAND CONCERT AT THE EXHIBITION BUILDING", The Age (22 November 1856), 5
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On Friday evening the Philharmonic Society gave their fifth subscription concert for the year at the Exhibition Building,
to one of the most numerous and brilliant audiences that have for some time assembled to listen to the efforts of this meritorious body.
Besides an audience comprising the elite of Melbourne, the Society were honored with the presence of the members of the Executive,
the Hon. the President of the Council, the Speaker of the Assembly, a large number of the members of Parliament,
their Honors the Judges, the Right Worshipful the Mayor, and many others.
His Excellency the Acting Governor had signified his intention to be present, but at the last moment was prevented attending.
The first portion of the concert consisted of Handel's Dettingen "Te Deum."
This magnificent work has not previously been produced in Melbourne . . .
Some little unsteadiness was noticeable in the chorus in the earlier part of the work,
but before long they acquired greater confidence, and under the assuring conduct of Mr. Russell's baton they brought the work to a successful conclusion.
The second part consisted of selections from Mendelssohn's "Elijah," and Haydn's "Creation,"
which were admirably given by Miss Harland, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Sherwin, and Mr. Farquharson . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Harland (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); all members of the recently arrived English Opera Company (troupe)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (25 December 1856), 5
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On Christmas Eve the Philharmonic Society held the annual celebration of the "Messiah." The Concert took place in the Exhibition Building, which was densely crowded on the occasion . . . The desire of the society to produce the "Messiah" in the most satisfactory manner, by the retention of the services of so large a staff of principals, is deserving of the most unreserved commendation, and it is due to them personally to state that they seemed to enter upon their arduous task as a labor of love. Miss Julia Harland, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Mrs. McDougal alike were eminently successful in the solos respectively assigned to them . . . We intend giving a detailed critique in our Saturday's issue.
ASSOCIATIONS: Rose McDougal (vocalist)
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age (29 December 1856), 5
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. . . 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 . . .
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (4 March 1857), 5
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Yesterday evening the Philharmonic Society gave their first concert for the year in the Exhibition Building before a brilliant and distinguished audience, including his Excellency the Governor and Lady, Judges Barry, Williams, &c. The chief feature of the concert consisted in the production of Beethoven's Mass in C., a work hitherto unknown in the colony, and one which is likely to be- came a favorite with Melbourne audiences. The solos were assigned to Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, and Mr. Farquharson. The organ was played by Mr. Ashton, the band led by Mr. E. King, of the Bath Concerts, and the whole conducted by Mr. Russell, who has long established a repute as a director of concerts of classical music . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Elizabeth Barkly (governor and wife); Redmond Barry (judge and president of the Philharmonic); Michael Ashton (organist); Edward King (violin, leader)
"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (29 April 1857), 5
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The second subscription concert for the present year was given by the society in the Exhibition Building last evening, and was patronised by a numerous audience . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Caldwell Daniel (vocalist)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (25 June 1857), 5
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Mendelssohn's great sacred work "Elijah" was produced for the first time in Melbourne, on Tuesday evening [23 June], by the members of the Philharmonic Society, and realised all the expectations which had been held out by that body, and, we feel justified in saying, had been expected of them by the public. Never since the production of "The Messiah" in the Exhibition Building, on Christmas Eve, 1855, have we seen so large and brilliant an audience assembled to honor any of the Society's efforts. We may also remark that wo do not remember to have witnessed a more attentive or enthusiastic one . . . Madame Anna Bishop, who in the kindest manner had volunteered her services, sang the "Hear ye Israel!" with great brilliance and effect, and materially contributed to the success of the second part of the work in which alone she sung. Madame Sara Flower was most deservedly encored in the only solo of the evening, for which that compliment was demanded - for the enthusiasm of the audience would admit of no denial, - we refer to the lovely air "O rest in the Lord." Mrs. Goodliffe sustained the soprano parts in the first portion of the work, and sang very pleasingly the character of the Widow in the scena between "Elijah" and herself. She also took part in the beautiful trio (unaccompanied) with Madame Bishop and Madame Flower. This was vociferously encored . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Sara Flower (vocalist)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (25 June 1857), 4
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. . . Mrs. Goodliffe performed her part of the oratorio very creditably. She has not a powerful voice, but its quality is good and telling, and she always sings well in tune. She was most prominent as the Widow in the duet with Mr. Farquharson, and this she managed exceedingly well. We may, however, remind her that the latter part of the scena (so to call it) commencing "Now by this I know," &c., was taken too slowly . . .
"INAUGURATION OF THE TEMPERANCE LEAGUE OF VICTORIA", The Argus (2 July 1857), 5
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Yesterday evening a grand tea-meeting and musical soiree was held in the Exhibition Building, which was attended by upwards of 1000 persons, - an attendance that could scarcely have been anticipated, considering the extremely unpromising weather . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (vocalist); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Charles Cook (vocalist); James Fletcher (vocalist); William Henry Tolhurst (vocalist); George Tolhurst (pianist)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S FOURTH CONCERT", The Argus (2 September 1857), 5
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The fourth subscription concert of the Philharmonic Society, which took place last night before a very large audience, in the Exhibition Building, was chiefly remarkable for the absence of all of the great vocal "stars" who have usually assisted at these reunions . . . Haydn's "Imperial Mass" occupied the whole of the first part of the evening . . . The recitative and air from Costa's "Eli," taken by Mrs. Goodliffe, obtained the encore, and went far to redeem the somewhat feeble position she had occupied in the former part of the evening . . .
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (4 November 1857), 6
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The fifth concert of the year, given last evening, at the Exhibition Building, drew a large and brilliant audience, including his Excellency the Governor and suite, and Major-General Macarthur . . . Miss Smith followed with Streich's delicious fantasia "Les Hirondelles," and Mrs. Goodliffe with Kucken's "Where'er a cot is seen" . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Macarthur (soldier, musical amateur); Emilie Smith (pianist)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (4 November 1857), 6
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. . . Mrs. Goodliffe sang with much sweetness, Haydn's delicious canzonet, "My mother bids me bind my hair" . . .
"UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, COLLINGWOOD", The Age (29 April 1868), 5
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On Tuesday evening the whole of the first, and the greater portion of the second parts of Haydn's "Creation," with selections from the works of Handel, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven, were performed in this church, in connection with the opening of an organ erected therein by Mr. Biggs, organ builder, Little Lonsdale-street. The solos were given by Mrs. Goodliffe, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Fox, Miss Parsons, and two gentlemen amateurs - all members of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society. The chorus, numbering about one hundred, were mainly composed of the Collingwood Harmonic Society, assisted by several belonging to the parent body. Mr. Kaye acted as conductor, and Mr. Leslie as leader, under whose able management, the concert passed off in the most satisfactory manner. We must draw especial attention to very pleasing manner in which Mrs. Andrews sung the air - "Angels ever bright and fair;" to Miss Goodliffe's rendering of "O Jerusalem" from Mendelsohn's "St. Paul;" and to that of Haydn's difficult and brilliant air - "On mighty pens," by Mrs. Fox. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Jesse Biggs (organ builder); Theresa Andrew (vocalist); Sarah Hannah Fox (vocalist); Alexander Leslie (violin, leader); Collingwood Harmonic Society (association)
[Advertisement], The Argus (15 October 1858), 8
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PRAHRAN PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Patron: His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, K.C.B.
The SECOND QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE Will be held in the CHURCH of ENGLAND SCHOOLROOM,
On FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 15, 1858, When Handel's Oratorio
"JUDAS MACCABAEUS" Will be performed by the above Society, assisted by the Leading Members of the Melbourne and Collingwood Societies.
Principal Vocalists: MISS OCTAVIA HAMILTON.
Mrs. Goodliffe. Mr. Ewart. Mr. W. H. Williams. MR. FARQUHARSON.
Leader - Mr. Leslie. Pianist - Mrs. Lynch.
Conductor - Mr. Radcliffe . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Charles Radcliffe (conductor); Prahran Philharmonic Society (association)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (27 December 1858), 5
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The performance of the "Messiah" by this society on Christmas eve has now grown into a custom. Its repetition on Friday last, in the Exhibition Building, was marked by that progressive completeness which has for some time characterised the operations of this institution . . . 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 . . .
"PRAHRAN PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. 'THE MESSIAH'", The Argus (31 December 1858), 4
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Handel's magnificent oratorio of "The Messiah" was performed yesterday evening at the Church of England School-room, Chapel street, by the Philharmonic Society of Prahran, assisted by several of the very best of the Melbourne and Collingwood societies. His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly was expected to have been present, but owing to unforseen circumstances he was unavoidably absent. We regret to say that the audience was exceedingly small, there being scarcely 200 persons present, and these almost exclusively residents of Prahran and Windsor, with a few visitors from St. Kilda. The paucity of attendance was probably due to the fact of the same oratorio having been performed in Melbourne on Friday evening last, and to the large number of Christmas amusements that are at present taking place. Notwithstanding these disappointments, as well as from the absence of Miss Hamilton, whose services the society had anticipated obtaining on this occasion, but who had a prior engagement at Ballaarat, from which she was unable to get released, the oratorio went off in a satisfactory manner . . . and the solo parts were rendered by Mrs. Goodliffe, Messrs. Ewart and Blanchard, and Master Johnston in an effective manner. It was perceptible, however, that the small attendance had a certain effect upon the performers, and it could not but be expected to discourage their efforts . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Blanchard (vocalist); Master Johnson (vocalist)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (16 March 1859), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154839720
The first performance for the present season took place yesterday evening at the Exhibition Building before a large and most attentive audience, and was in every respect worthy of tha advancing reputation of the society. Being the first public performance of the year, the committee of management wisely determined to signalise the occasion by the production of a new and great work, and with this object in view did not err in selecting Handel's "Israel in Egypt" - without doubt, the most sublime of all that mighty master's works . . . The society have reason to congratulate them themselves on the command of their ranks having again devolved upon Mr. Russell . . . The duet, "The Lord is my strength," by Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Stewart Ellis, was most admirably sang, as was the sweet contralto air, "Thou shalt bring them in" by Mrs. Goodliffe; though in the passage "The land brought forth frogs," this lady indicated a want of power to deal adequately with the theme . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Stewart Ellis (vocalist)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (16 March 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677972
. . . Mrs. Goodliffe was unfortunate in having allotted to her parts unsuited to the quality of her voice. Several of her lower notes were, properly speaking, not sung, and barely uttered. Moreover, she did but little justice to that beautiful air "Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them," which she gave with a flatness almost painful . . .
[News], The Argus (2 June 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682140
The opening of the new organ at the Baptist Chapel, in Collins-street, took place yesterday evening . . . Mr. Pringle, who officiated as organist on the occasion, was prejudiced by his performance on an instrument, not only out of tune, but badly constructed . . . The remaining vocal portion of the entertainments fell to the lot of Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. [W.] H. Williams, and Mr. Blanchard. The chorus was under the conductorship of Mr. Russell.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Robert Grant Pringle (organist); Music in Baptist churches (general)
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (27 June 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150079683
A very attractive programme is put forth by the Recreative Society for their third concert this evening. Mrs. Goodliffe, so favourably known at the Philharmonic Concerts both in Melbourne and Geelong, is engaged, and is set down for some of her choicest songs.
ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Recreative Society (association)
"HANNDEL CENTENARY CELEBRATION - FIRST CONCERT", The Argus (10 August 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5685998
The first portion of what has been somewhat ambitiously called the Handel Centenary Celebration" was held last evening in the Exhibition Building, before a very numerous and select audience. The programme included selections from three of the great composer's masterpieces namely, "Samson," "Israel in Egypt," and "Judas Maccabaeus." The principal singers were Miss Octavia Hamilton, the Misses Macarthy, Mrs. Hancock, and Mrs. Goodliffe, among the ladies and Mr. Farquharson and Mr. Ewart, among the gentlemen. The chorus, with the instrumentalists, it was promised, would number 400, but it is doubtful whether that pledge was fulfilled in its integrity. Mr. Russell was conductor, and Mr. King, leader . . . Mesdames Hancock and Goodliffe sang the duet "Come ever-smiling Liberty," a melody instinct with the spirit of jubilant freedom . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Georgina and Maria McCarthy (vocalists); Handel centenary (event)
"HANDEL CENTENARY CELEBRATION", The Age (12 August 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154826171
Last evening the Philharmonic Society gave the second of the two Centenary Concerts. If the Exhibition building was full on the occasion of the first concert, it was crowded last night, and we have never in the colonies heard Handel's greatest work, - "The Messiah," which he loved to call "the Sacred Oratorio" - performed more effectively, or listened to with more reverence or appreciation . . . Mrs. Hancock's delivery of "How beautiful are the feet" was characterised by her usual care and precision, and was cordially applauded, as was also the delightful air, "He shall feed his flock," sung by her and Mrs. Goodliffe . . .
"DOMESTIC", Geelong Advertiser (17 October 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146564463
Our recently established Harmonic Society gave its first concert on Friday evening last [14 October], on which occasion Haydn's masterpiece, "The Creation," was rendered. The principals were Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart, Mr. Downing, and Mr. Hinchcliffe. Mr. I'erson was conductor. The orchestra was supplemented by several members of the band of the 40th. The lovers of high class music could not but wish themselves many returns of such an evening.
ASSOCIATIONS: Bartholomew Joseph Downing (vocalist); John Hinchcliff (vocalist); Geelong Harmonic Society (association)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (18 January 1860), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695579
The annual meeting of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society took place last evening at the Mechanics' Institute . . .
The Secretary read the sixth annual report and balance-sheet, the important portions of which were as follows:
. . . The principal vocalists who appeared at the Society's concerts during the year were: -
Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mrs. Edward Hancock, Mrs. Goodliffe . . .
FINANCIAL STATEMENT . . . Audited and found correct, EDWARD GRAHAM, THOMAS GOODLIFFE . . .
[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.,
consisting 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.
Reserved seats, 2s. 6d.; unreserved seats, 1s, 6d. To commence at 8 o'clock.
W. P. FIREBRACE, Hon. Sec.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Piggott Firebrace (secretary); Prahran Harmonic Society (association); Prahran Mechanics' Institute (venue)
Names and descriptions of passengers per Owen Glendower, from Melbourne, 2 February 1861, for London; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/238EBF82-F7F0-11E9-AE98-5D7353244C83?image=332 (DIGITISED)
Third Cabin . . . Mr. Goodliffe / 43 [sic] // Mrs. Goodliffe / 39 [sic] // Thos. 5yrs [sic], Mary 2yrs & Infant
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Arnold (birth registered 1855), Mary Ellen (1856), William Stafford (1860)
Nottingham, England (from mid 1861):
"MENDELSSOHN'S ST. PAUL", Nottingham Journal [England] (19 November 1861), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001895/18611119/027/0002 (PAYWALL)
This oratorio was presented at the Mechanics' Hall, last (Monday) evening, by the members of the Sacred Harmonic Society . . . Miss Stevenson acquitted herself very satisfactorily in the contralto music, and the same may be said of the lady to whom was entrusted the soprano airs (Mrs. Goodliffe.) Mr. Shelmerdine conducted, Mr. E. H. Turpin presided at the organ, with great ability . . .
"TERCENTENARY OF SHAKESPEARE IN NOTTINGHAM", Nottingham Journal (30 April 1864), 6
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001895/18640430/098/0006 (PAYWALL)
On Monday Evening [25 April], according to announcement, a public celebration of the three-hundredth birth-day of Shakespeare was given in the Mechanics' Hall, under the auspices of the Penny Reading Committee. The large room was well filled, the company numbering amongst them some of the first families in the town and neighbourhood . . . Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Goodliffe sang the duet bt C. H. Horne, "I know a bank whereon the wild thyme grows," in graceful style . . .
"CONCERT IN BROAD-STREET SCHOOL ROOM", Nottingham Journal (10 December 1867), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001895/18671210/026/0002 (PAYWALL)
Last evening a miscellaneous concert of vocal and instrumental music was given in the school-room connected with the Baptist chapel, in aid of the bazaar which is expected to be held early in the ensuing year towards defraying the expense of effecting certain improvements in that place of worship. The room was well filled, and the entertainment appeared to give entire satisfaction . . . Mrs. T. Goodliffe sang "When the quiet moon is beaming" with good effect, and Mr. Pearce's song of Geraldine was so happily rendered . . . The song, "Won't you tell me why, Robin?" was then given in very appropriate style by Mrs. T. Goodliffe; and a trio, from Curschmann, was as pleasingly rendered by Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Mr. Pearce . . .
"MANSFIELD ROAD CHAPEL BAZAAR", Nottinghamshire Guardian (3 January 1868), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000176/18680103/016/0005 (DIGITISED)
On Wednesday [1 January] the bazaar in aid of the funds for cleaning and repairing this chapel was opened in the school-room adjoining that place . . . In the evening a variety of amusements was provided, and a selection of music was given on the pianoforte by Misses Gill and Roberts, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Goodliffe, and Miss Stevenson sustaining the vocal part.
"DEATHS", Nottingham Evening Post (2 August 1909), 7
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/19090802/086/0007 (PAYWALL)
On the 31st ult. at 32, Nottingham-road, Anne Stafford, relict of the late Thomas Goodliffe, in her 82nd year.
Bibliography 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), passim
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20140215050353/http://www.rmp.org.au/downloads/files/Carne.pdf (DOWNLOAD PDF TRANSCRIPT FROM PANDORA)
GOODLIFFE, Edward (Edward GOODLIFFE; Edward D. GOODLIFFE; E. D. GOODLIFFE)
Musician, organist, musical larcenist
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1868
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Goodliffe+c1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOODLIFFE-Edward (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"PAROCHIAL CHOIRS MUSICAL UNION", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (16 May 1868), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5816451
A 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Charles Cope (member); John Ashcroft Edwards (member); William Piggott Firebrace (member); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue); Music in Anglican churches (general)
[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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Hughes (musician)
"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.
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 [NSW] (15 March 1864), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13094144
MUSIC Copied and arranged; Cornopean, flute, and harmonium taught. W. GOODRICH, 205, Pitt-st.
GOOLD, James Alipius (James Alipius GOOLD; Bishop GOOLD; often GOULD)
Roman Catholic cleric, priest, bishop
Born Cork, Ireland, 4 November 1812
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 February 1838 (per Upton Castle, from London, 16 October 1837)
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 4 October 1848
Died Brighton, VIC, 11 June 1886
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1470127 (NLA persistent identifier)
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)
"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Monitor [NSW] (26 February 1838), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32159164
On Saturday [24 February], the ship Upton Castle, 596 tons, Thomas Williams, master, from Plymouth, the 11th October, and the Cape of Good Hope, the 1st Jan., 1838, with merchandise. Passengers - His Excellency Sir George Gipps, Lady Gipps, and Master Gipps . . . John Wredy, Esqs., Rev. John Brady, Rev. James Gould [sic] . . . W. Humphrey Walton (musicion [sic]) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George and Elizabeth Gipps (governor and wife); Humphrey Walton (musician)
"ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (7 October 1848), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223150820
The Roman Catholic portion of the community were on the qui vive on Wednesday [4 October], in consequence of that having been the appointed day for the entree of their new Bishop (Dr. Goold) into Melbourne. A large number of those belonging to the Church proceeded out some miles on that Sydney road on horseback, and accompanied his Lordship into Melbourne: he appears to be an excellent kind of person, and we doubt not be of great advantage to the Roman Catholics of Port Phillip .
GOOLD, Thomas Green (Thomas Green GOOLD; T. G. GOOLD; Mr. GOOLD; often T. G. GOULD, Mr. GOULD)
Musician, organist, pianist, conductor, Melbourne Philharmonic Society, accountant, auditor, importer, mining speculator, tanner
Born Corsham, Wiltshire, England, 22 August 1822; baptised Corsham, 16 September 1822; son of William GOOLD (d. 1856) and Elizabeth BLINMAN (d. 1872)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 13 February 1853 (per Barrackpore, from London and Dartmouth, 9 November 1852)
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 / . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Goold and Elizabeth Blinman had married at Bath Abbey on 23 February 1809
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
Names and descriptions of passengers per Barrackpore, for Melbourne, 13 February 1853;
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3400C2E9-F96C-11E9-AE98-0507CB69E27D?image=220 (DIGITISED)
Cabin passengers . . . Thos. G. Gould [sic] / 30 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 October 1853), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798114
MELBOURNE CHORAL SOCIETY. -
At a meeting convened by advertisement and attended by upward of fifty persons, held in the Mechanics' Hall on Saturday, 8th October, 1853,
Chares 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."
2. That new members be admitted on the following conditions:-
A written recommendation signed by two members.
Ability (if a vocalist) to sing correctly a part in a plain Psalm tune; if an instrumentalist) to perform "part music" readily.
Engagement to observe the Rules of this 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,
with a request that they submit the same to a meeting of members now present,
to be held in the Mechanics' Institution, on Saturday, 15th inst., at eight o'clock p.m.
(Signed) CHARLES VAUGHAN, Chairman.
Mr. Vaughan having been moved from the chair, and Mr. Russell voted thereto,
the cordial thanks if the meeting were presented to the former gentleman for his kindness in presiding on the occasion.
ASSOCIATIONS: The inaugural meeting of what was almost immediately renamed the
Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association);
Charles Vaughan (chair);
John Russell (member);
William Gilpin Dredge (member);
Thomas Ewart (member); W. P. Walker (member);
Henry Smith (member);
John Matthew Smith (member);
Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
"PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Argus (15 March 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804346
The second concert of the Philharmonic Society, held last evening, at the Mechanics' Institution, was very fairly attended. The choir was numerous, and was assisted by Mrs. Testar, Miss Martin ce devant, and Miss Edwards. Mr. Russell conducted the proceedings, and Mr. Gould presided at the piano; both gentlemen performed during the evening on the new organ, which fully bears out our praises awarded to it prospectively . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Charlotte Martin (Mrs. Quain, vocalist); Miss Edwards (vocalist)
"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
The mortal remains of His Excellency Sir Charles Hotham Governor-in-Chief of this colony were yesterday interred in the New Cemetery in the presence of an immense concourse of persons . . .
The mournful cortege arrived at the Cathedral about 6 o'clock, and the tolling bell announced that the corpse had been received within the sacred edifice . . .
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Hotham (governor, deceased); St. James's cathedral (Melbourne)
[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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Bouchier Richardson (secretary); Redmond Barry (president)
"PERFORMANCE OF SACRED MUSIC", The Argus (14 March 1855), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805582
Last evening a subscription concert was given at the Mechanics' Institution, by the Philharmonic Society. The hall was well filled with a most respectable assembly. We have before spoken of the performances of this society in terms of the highest approval. By assiduous practice, and attention to the suggestions of their talented conductor, the members of this society have succeeded in attaining to a degree of excellence in rendering the matchless choruses of Handel and Haydn that would be highly creditable to any orchestra of like numbers. But when it is remembered that the society has scarcely been in existence two years, its success is still the more astonishing, and it is only to be accounted for on the supposition that among in members are many ladies and gentlemen who were connected with one or other of the choral societies in the old country. On this occasion the society well sustained its professional reputation. The programme of the evening consisted of a selection from Handel's "Samson," the solo parts being sustained by Mrs. Testar, Mrs. D'Alton, Mr. Ewart, Mr. Biggs, and Mr. Hackett . . . Mr. Russell conducted the choruses with great precision. They all went off well, surpassing the expectations of every one. Mr. Goold presided at the organ (which, by the way, sadly wanted tuning) very efficiently, and the band was ably led by Mr. Griffith . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. D'Alton (vocalist); Jesse Biggs (vocalist); Mr. Hackett (vocalist); Joseph Griffiths (violin, leader)
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (22 November 1855), 4
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The fifth subscription concert of the season was given by the Philharmonic Society on Tuesday evening. Notwithstanding the rival attractions of the Bazaar and the theatres, the Hall of the Mechanics' Institution was well filled; and we observed a great number of ladies amongst the company present. In the absence of Mr. Russell, the conductor, the baton was was wielded by Mr. Gould. Mr. Griffiths led, and Mr. Wilkinson presided at the pianoforte. The programme comprised a selection of secular music, consisting mostly of glees, and part songs, with Romberg's cantata "The Transient and the Eternal." By way of overture to the first part, the band performed Romberg's grand symphony, No. 1, in E flat, as far as the minuet, the remaining portion being played at the commencement of the second part . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Augustus Wilkinson (piano)
"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (27 December 1855), 4
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. . . The sixth and last subscription concert for the year falling due this month, the committee, with great propriety, determined upon making it the occasion of giving their annual rendering of "The Messiah," and fixing its performance for Christmas Eve . . . The principals, - Mesdames Carandini, Sara Flower, Hancock and Testar; Messrs. Lyall, Ewart, and Gregg, - were ranged in front, close to the conductor, and we noticed with much pleasure the large number of ladies whom the society has enlisted in their ranks . . . The band, under the management of Mr. Griffiths, was very powerful and effective, and the society's fine instrument, which seems not to have suffered by its rapid removal and re-erection was well handled by the organist, Mr. Goold. Mr. Russell conducted, with his usual care and success . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Sara Flower (vocalist); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Charles Lyall (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist)
"THE CREATION", The Age (19 July 1856), 3
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. . . A fine evening, and an attractive programme had brought together a crowded and brilliant audience, who seemed as if they had made up their minds that a musical treat of the first order awaited them, and they were not mistaken. Teo Philharmonic Society have ever distinguished themselves for the ability with which they have grappled with the most difficult choral works, and for the effective manner in which they have almost invariably rendered them to the public. To-night they were especially successful . . . No less than eight principals took their places behind the footlights, and engaged in the solo parts of the work: Madame Anna Bishop, Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Hancock, M. Laglaise, Mr. Lyall, M. Coulon, Mr. Howson, and Mr. Hancock . . . The whole troupe seemed actuated by a commendable desire to subject themselves to the direction of their able conductor, Mr. Russell, and as the result shewed, with the best effect. The band was ably led by Mr. Griffiths, and the organ placed under the skilled touch of Mr. Gould. We must demur, however, at its use during the performance of recitatives and airs, which we humbly conceive would be better left to the accompaniment of stringed instruments alone. The proper function of the organ is to give place to the choral efforts of the society, and none know better how to do this than their present talented organist . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Jean-Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist); Frank Howson (vocalist); Edward Hancock (vocalist)
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age (29 December 1856), 5
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Whilst the past week has been all but a blank in commercial affairs, it has been by no means devoid of incident in matters just as important - the relaxation and amusement of our citizens . . . The production of the Messiah, at the Exhibition Building . . . we must consider . . . to have been the great feature of the week . . . Mr. Goold's organ playing was as usual very judicious - here aiding the band in their accompaniments to the airs, and there bringing out the full force of his instrument in the magnificent choruses . . .
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (8 January 1857), 5
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The third annual meeting of the members of this society was held last evening at half-past seven o'clock,
in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . .
The Society then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year, with the following result: . . .
Conductor, Mr. Russell. Leader, postponed for the recommendation of Mr. Griffith, who was requested to take the office, but declined.
Organist, Mr. Goold. Treasurer, Mr. J. J. Blundell. Librarian, Mr. Allan . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Leavis Allan (librarian)
"DIED", The Argus (13 February 1857), 4
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On the 27th November, at Corsham, Wilts, aged 72, Mr. W. Goold, father of Mr. T. G. Goold, Accountant of the Melbourne Savings Bank.
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (29 April 1857), 4
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The second concert for the year came off yesterday evening, at the Exhibition Building, before a numerous and brilliant audience . . . Seldom have we attended a concert of miscellaneous music which afforded us so large an amount of satisfaction . . . Mr. Farquharson seemed to be the great card of the evening, and his powers must have been severely taxed by numerous encores . . . The pianoforte accompaniments were ably given by Messrs. Gould and Pollard, and the whole conducted by Mr. Russell, whose skilful leadership was conspicuous in every department . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Joseph Henry Pollard (pianist)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (25 June 1857), 5
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Mendelssohn's great sacred work "Elijah" was produced for the first time in Melbourne, on Tuesday evening [23 June], by the members of the Philharmonic Society . . . Mr. Gould's skilful and tasteful organ playing contributed materially to impart richness and effect to the instrumentation . . .
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (4 November 1857), 6
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The fifth concert of the year, given last evening, at the Exhibition Building, drew a large and brilliant audience . . . The programme was well selected, and comprised some of the choicest compositions of Romborg, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Bishop, Benedict, Haydn, Handel, Auber, and Donizetti, and was rendered throughout in irreproachable style. The soloists included our old friends, Miss Emilie Smith, Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Ewart and Mr. Farquharson, who all acquitted themselves to admiration, and in almost every instance were deservedly encored . . . The first part opened with an overture by Romberg, which was exceedingly well played by the band, under the leadership of Mr. King; but, in consequence of its wearisome length, failed to interest the audience as it deserved . . . It is almost unnecessary to say that the duties of conductor and accompanyist were most adequately sustained by Messrs. Russell and Gould.
ASSOCIATIONS: Emilie Smith (solo pianist); Anne Goodliffe (vocalist); Edward King (violin, leader)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (20 January 1858), 5
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The annual meeting of the Philharmonic Society has resulted in the presentation of an encouraging report from the committee, and the re-election of . . . Mr. Russell, as Conductor; and Mr. Gould, as Organist . . .
"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (31 March 1858), 4
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The first subscription concert of the year was given by the Philharmonic Society, yesterday evening, in the Exhibition Building, before a large and brilliant audience . . . The works selected for the performance consisted of Mozart's "Twelfth Mass," and Beethoven's Oratorio "Engedi, or David in the Wilderness," - both new to the Society and to the Melbourne public. The members of the choir were in full force, and their performance was of the most satisfactory description in both of the magnificent works to which they addressed themselves. Owing to the retirement of Mr. Russell from the office of conductor to the Society, an office which he has held for many years with infinite credit to himself and to the advantage of the Society, the baton fell to the charge of Mr. Gould, who has hitherto presided at the organ. It is due to Mr. Gould to state, that he performed his difficult task in a manner which left little to be desired, and the success which attended his maiden effort, gives us ground for hope that he will soon acquire the confidence of his vocal corps, which his predecessor possessed in an eminent degree. The organ was played by Mr. Wray, late director of the musical services at the Liverpool Blind Asylum . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Beresford Wray (organist)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (2 June 1858), 5
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Yesterday evening, the Philharmonic Society held their second concert for the current year, in the Exhibition Building, before a numerous and brilliant audience . . . The programme consisted of Spohr's master-piece "The Last Judgment," and Rossini's "Stabat Mater," and both were rendered with such excellence as to justify us in designating the present performance as the most successful of any which the society has given. The band was unusually effective, and the chorus, which was not remarkable for numbers, seemed to have acquired an unwonted power of giving effect to the piano and forte passages in both of the works to which they addressed themselves. The solos throughout were sustained by Mrs. Hancock, Miss Hamilton, Mr. Ewart, and M. Emile Coulon; the band led by Mr. E. King, and the whole placed under the conduct of Mr. T. G. Gould. Mr. Michael Ashton presided at the organ . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Michael Ashton (organist)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (22 September 1858), 5
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Yesterday evening an immense audience assembled within the walls of the Exhibition Building, for the purpose of listening to the performance of Mendelssohn's oratorio of "St. Paul,' by the Philharmonic Society. The members were mustered in full force, the sopranos and altos being unusually numerous and effective. The band, greatly enlarged to meet the demands of this elaborate work, was ably led by Mr. E. King. Mr. Goold conducted, and Mr. Pringle presided at the organ. The whole performance was a decided success, and in every way worthy of the society by which it was given.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Robert Grant Pringle (organist)
"DEATHS", The Argus (16 August 1858), 5
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On the 17th May, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, after a painful illness of 14 weeks, aged 49 years, Mr. William Goold, brother of Mr. T. G. Goold, accountant of Melbourne Savings Bank.
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (20 January 1859), 3
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The usual annual meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening, in the Mechanics' Institute . . . The following officers were then elected: . . . Conductor, Mr. John Russell; Organist, Mr. Geo. Pringle . . . Acting Committee: - Messrs. Ewart, Rutter, Davis, Alston, Gould, Thomas, Richardson, and Gowan . . .
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus (18 January 1860), 5
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The annual meeting of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society took place last evening at the Mechanics' Institute.
Mr. Justice Barry occupied the chair . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Jarrett (member)
"TOWN TALK", The Herald (19 April 1861), 5
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We gladly call attention to the concert to be given on Tuesday next by the Philharmonic Society, for the benefit of the family of the late Mr. W. B. Wray . . . Mr. Wray was universally respected, and the Philharmonic Society, and the profession in general, appear anxious to do their best to mitigate his loss to his children. The "Creation", will be performed on Tuesday, when, owing to an accident preventing Mr. Lewis from presiding at the organ, Mr. Gould will fill that post. It is mentioned to the credit of this gentleman that he resigned as organist at Brighton Church, in order that Mr. Wray might obtain the appointment.
ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Lucas Lewis (organist)
[News], The Argus (26 February 1862), 5
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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. Hailes, 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Theodotus John Sumner (vice-president); Charles Edward Horsley (conductor); James John Blundell (member); Septimus Moxon (member); Charles Elsasser (member); George Button Hailes (member); Wilhelm Carl Fischer (member); George Oswald Rutter (member); Alfred Woolley (member)
"THE BRIGHTON CHURCH AND ITS MINISTER", The Argus (19 March 1862), 7
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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 Patri" 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Anglican churches (general)
"THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL. FIRST NIGHT", The Argus (8 October 1862), 5
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. . . The opening performance of the three which form "The Festival" of the present year took place last evening at the Exhibition Building, under the most favourable auspices. The company present numbered about 1,000. Of these, at least 800 occupied reserved seats . . . At a quarter to eight o'clock . . . the director (Mr. C. E. Horsley) presented himself in front of the orchestra, and the performance began . . . The second part consisted of Mr. Horsley's cantata "Comus" . . . The band and chorus numbered nearly 300 performers. Herr Strebinger officiated as leader, and Mr. T. G. Goold presided at the organ. The next entertainment of the series will take place to-morrow evening, when the oratorio of "St Paul" will be produced.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Strebinger (violin, leader); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)
"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Age (1 July 1863), 7
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Mr. C. E. Horsley's oratorio of "David" was performed in the Exhibition Building yesterday evening, as the second subscription concert for the year of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society. There was a fashionable audience of nearly a thousand persons . . . The principal violinist was Mr. W. C. Fisher, and Mr. T. G. Goold presided at the organ . . .
"PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Age (22 June 1864), 5
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The second subscription concert for the present year of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society was given last night, in the Exhibition Building. The piece selected for this occasion was "Israel in Egypt" . . . The additional organ part, written by Dr. Felix Mendelssohn, for the London Handel Society, was played for the first time in Australia, by the organist, Mr. T. G. Goold, and the whole was under the direction of Mr. C. E. Horsley . . .
"ST. KILDA GLEE AND MADRIGAL SOCIETY", The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (14 January 1865), 3
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The complimentary concert given by this society to its conductor, Mr. S. Kaye, took place on Wednesday evening in the Prahran Town Hall . . . The programme consisted of carefully selected part songs, with a few cavatinas, ballads, and so forth . . . Meyerbeer's Cavatina, "Robert toi que j'aime" was encored and "Home sweet Home" substituted in such an expressive manner as to awaken remembrances of old times so strongly that we question if more than one unbidden tear did not start. "Una voce poco fa" also obtained a recall, which was responded to by "Comin' thro' the Rye." The accompaniments were played by Mr. Gould with his usual ability . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Kaye (conductor); St. Kilda Glee and Madrigal Society (association); Prahran Town Hall (venue)
[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.
"NEWS OF THE WEEK", Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (18 February 1865), 2
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The annual general meeting of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society was held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, Tuesday evening [14 February] . . . Mr. C. E. Horsley, [was appointed] conductor . . . Mr. G. R. G. Pringle, organist . . . Messrs. J. J. Blundell, J. Judd, F. G. Moule, James Moore, W. C. Fisher, J. N. Reynolds, T. G. Goold, Oscar Schmidt, and W. G. Dredge were appointed the committee for the current year . . . A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Goold for his very valuable services as organist during the past year; and a very general opinion was expressed that he would have been re-elected but for deference to his own wish to be relieved of the duty.
[News], The Argus (3 December 1867), 5
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The Melbourne Philharmonic Society has issued its programme for the forthcoming grand Royal concert, and is only waiting the decision of the Royal Reception Commission to announce the evening of the performance, which it is expected will take place close after the return of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh from the country . . . The organ of the society, which is now erected in the [Exhibition] building, will add greatly to the effective rendering of the choral parts of the various works, particularly in the hands of the gentleman (Mr. Goold) who has kindly accepted the post of organist.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor)
[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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Anderson (organ builder)
MUSIC: Perhaps pieces by Franz Albert Gressler and Charles Stokes
"DEATHS", The Argus (23 September 1872), 4
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GOOLD. - On the 22nd July, at Corsham, Wilts, Mrs. Elizabeth Goold, the affectionate and beloved mother of Mr. T. G. Goold, aged 85 years.
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Summers (conductor)
[Advertisement], The Argus (16 October 1874), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5880758
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244333272
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000398/19000616/247/0008 (PAYWALL)
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.
Bibliography 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), passim
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20140215050353/http://www.rmp.org.au/downloads/files/Carne.pdf (DOWNLOAD PDF TRANSCRIPT FROM PANDORA)
Other 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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000359/18391107/027/0003 (PAYWALL)
It is intended to 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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000187/18510522/032/0002 (PAYWALL)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000361/18531217/017/0003 (PAYWALL)
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 (Harriet Eleanor GORDON; Miss Harriet GORDON; Mrs. James WEISS; "Mrs. Mrs. John Proctor HYDES")
Musician, vocalist, pianist, actor
Born Andover, Hampshire, England, 24 August 1834; baptised St. James, Clerkenwell, 24 July 1836; daughter of William Theodore GORDON (c. 1809-1871) and Harriet GRANT
Married [1] James Dombrain WEISS (d. 1898), St. George, Bloomsbury, London, England, 11 August 1858
Married [2 common law] John Proctor HYDES, California, USA, 1860
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 2 March 1861 (per Druid, from San Francisco, 20 December)
Departed Sydney, NSW, mid 1867 (for New Zealand)
Died Auckland, NZ, 12/13 March 1869, aged "32" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harriet+Gordon+1834-1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GORDON-Harriet (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Documentation:
Baptisms, St. James, Clerkenwell, 24 August 1834; register 1835-40; London Metropolitan Archives, P76/Js1/028
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5498930:1558 (PAYWALL)
[1836 July] 24 / Harriet Eleanor [daughter of] / William Theodore [and] Harriet / Gordon / Wilmington Square / Miniature Painter / [born] Aug't 24 '34
ASSOCIATIONS: William Gordon and Harriet Grant had married at St. Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire, on 11 February 1834; daughter Harriet was born 6 and half months later
England census, 30 March 1851, Andover, Hampshire; UK National Archives, HO107/1535/153/40
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/194948:8860 (PAYWALL)
57 Wenlock Street / William Gordon / Head / Mar. / 41 / Theatrical / [born] Portsmouth
Harriet Gordon / Wife / Mar. / 33 [sic] / - / [born] Portsmouth
Harriet [Gordon] / Daur. / Unm. / 15 [sic] / - / [born] Hants. Andover
William Gordon / Son / Unm. / 11 / - / [born] Manchester
ASSOCIATIONS: In the 1861 census, the family was back at 24 Wilmington Square, Clerkenwell, William T[heodore] senior, 48, Teacher of Music, born Stonehouse, Devon; his wife Harriet, 41, born Portsea, Hants; William T[heodore] junior, 21, Vocalist, born Manchester; and daughter Mary A., 20, born Hammersmith
"THEATRICALS . . . GRECIAN SALOON", Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper (6 April 1851), 10
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000079/18510406/034/0010 (PAYWALL)
This popular establishment, now under the management of Mr. Benjamin Conquest, so many years proprietor of the Garrick Theatre, and a comedian of deserved popularity, was opened for the season on Monday evening . . . The opening piece was Shakspere's comedy of "A Midsummer's Night Dream," interspersed with songs, choruses, &c. - the same version as Madame Vestris produced at Covent Garden in the year 1840 . . . Miss Julia Harland was the Oberon, and was all through greatly applauded. The duet "I know a Bank," was most effectively sung by her and Miss Atkinson, who sustained the first fairy . . . Titania, the fairy queen, was most successfully personated by Miss Harriet Gordon, a young lady new to the London boards. Miss Conquest made a clever, sprightly, active, and mischievous little Puck as any Oberon could desire . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Conquest (actor, manager); Julia Harland (vocalist, actor)
"THE DEATH OF LADY BOOTHBY (MRS. NISBETT)", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (1 May 1858), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201375254
The sudden death of Louisa Cranstoune Nisbett, as we prefer to call her in a dramatic notice, has awakened the true lovers of legitimate high-toned natural acting, as well as the whole world of play-goers, to the sense of an irreparable loss . . . On Saturday, the 16th of January, 1858, Lady Boothby, the wife of the late Sir William Boothby, Bart., known in theatrical circles as Miss Louisa Mordaunt, and latterly as Mrs. Nisbett, died of apoplexy, at her residence, St. Leonard's, near Hastings, Sussex . . . The little town of Dorking, in Surrey, may claim the honour of her first essay . . . The company was otherwise limited in number, young in years, and inexperienced. The party consisted of . . . the young William Gordon, a scion of another noble house, and the father of Miss Harriet Gordon of the present day . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Mordaunt (1812-1858, actor)
1858, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. George Bloomsbury in the county of Middlesex; register 1858-60, page 13; London Metropolitan Archives, P82/GEO1/038
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5128101:1623 (PAYWALL)
No. 25 / [1858] August 11 / James Dombrain Weiss / Of full age / Nachelor / Lieutenant Donegal Militia / 19 Adam Street Strand / [son of] William Weiss / Lieutenant in the Navy
Harriette Gordon / Of full age / Spinster / - / 11 Bury Street / [daughter of] William Gordon / Professor of Music . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: James Weiss was probably born c. 1826-28; he remarried legally in London in 1871, and died in 1898, aged "70"
"MISCELLANEOUS", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (22 November 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article785674
Several marriages of favorite actresses, whose professional services we can ill spare In the present state of the stage, although we rejoice at their happy retirement into private life, have take place within the last month, and others are announced. Amongst the former we may record the marriage of . . . Miss Harriet Gordon, a popular actress and vocalist, with J. D. Weiss, Esq., lieutenant in Her Majesty's service, and son of the late Lieutenant Weiss, R.N. . . .
"THEATRICALS SAILING FOR CALIFORNIA", The Era [London, England] (16 October 1859), 9
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18591016/021/0009 (PAYWALL)
On Thursday [13 October], Mr. John Connelly, agent for Mr. Thomas Maguire, the San Francisco manager, sailed from Southampton in the ship Ocean Queen, taking with him Miss Harriet Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Simms, and Mr. H. W. Thompson. They all appeared well satisfied with their engagements, as also with the comforts secured for their journey, departing in good spirits, and hopes to return well rewarded for their long journey.
California, USA (1860):
"MAGUIRE'S OPERA HOUSE", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (26 January 1860), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18600126.2.16
This house was crowded last evening to witness the first appearance in California of Miss Harriet Gordon. The part chosen by the debutante was the character of Kate O'Brien, in the old, though amusing piece of "Perfection" - a character which affords but slight opportunity for the display of artistic talents Miss Gordon was greeted on her appearance with warm applause, and bouquets showered on the stage in profusion. She is a thorough artiste, her every motion is full of care and grace, and never strained or stiff. She has a soft, rich voice, of great compass and volume, whose sweet tones completely stilled the audience in the celebrated "Echo Song," and charming melody of "Love Launched a Fairy Boat." In the farce of "the Four Sisters", she displayed versatility of talent never equalled in San Francisco. Her performance was a complete success throughout. Miss Gordon has everything in her favor - a lovely countenance, beautiful form, and charming vocal powers, which will make her an especial favorite. She will appear again this evening in the same characters. She was ably supported by Mr. Courtaine, and Mr. and Mrs. Simms, all of whom were warmly applauded for their fine impersonations.
[Advertisement], Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (6 March 1860), 3
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18600306.2.19.2
METROPOLITAN THEATER. T. Maguire - Proprietor and Manager.
First Appearance in Sacramento of the Celebrated Actress and Vocalist,
MISS HARRIET GORDON, From the London Theaters . . .
supported by the following acknowledged talent: . . . Mr. J. P. Hyde [sic] . . .
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 7 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes (actor, vocalist)
[Advertisement], San Joaquin Republican [CA, USA] (22 May 1860), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SRP18600522.2.7.5
STOCKTON THEATER. Lessee and Manager - Mr. T. MAGUIRE.
Treasurer - John Connelly . . .
Second appearance of Miss Harriet Gordon, The Celebrated Vocalist and Comedienne,
Who will appear, supported by the OPERA HOUSE TROUPE.
TUESDAY EVENING, May 22, Will be presented the beautiful and romantic Drama, in 2 acts, entitled
ASMODEUS; Or, The Little Devil's Share.
Carlo - Miss Harriet Gordon.
Don Rafael D'Estonego - Mr. J. P. Hyde.
(Other characters by the Company.)
After which A Grand Musical Oriole, Comprising
Casta Diva, (by special desire,) - Miss H. Gordon . . .
"Some Fine Music", San Joaquin Republican (21 October 1860), 3
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SRP18601021.2.8.4
The Cornet Band, of this city, played some very fine music, at the Theatre corner, last evening. We have the very best authority for pronouncing Mr. Condy, the leader, one of the very best musicians in California. The performance of the band of the piece which Miss Harriet Gordon has made so famous, "Ever of Thee," would have been creditable to any band in the United States . . .
MUSIC: Ever of thee (Foley Hall)
[News], San Joaquin Republican (24 October 1860), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SRP18601024.2.6.3
Harriet Gordon and J. P. Hyde [sic] are playing at a Melodeon, in Sacramento.
[News], San Joaquin Republican (25 December 1860), 2
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SRP18601225.2.7.1
Harriet Gordon, the actress, and John Hyde, have gone to Australia.
Australia and New Zealand (from 2 March 1861):
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 March 1861), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698093
MARCH 2. Druid, barque, 285 tons, Henry W. Short, from San Francisco 20th December. Passengers - cabin: Mr. and Mrs. Hyde, Mr. Hughstone, and 12 in the steerage. Holmes, White, and Co., agents.
"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . PRINCESS' THEATRE", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (9 March 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201380430
. . . Miss Harriet Gordon, who with our old friend Mr. Hydes, has recently arrived from California, has been engaged by the management, and will shortly make her debut . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"TOWN TALK", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (15 March 1861), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244310045
To-morrow night Miss Harriet Gordon, a lady recently arrived in the colony, will make her first appearance at the Princess's Theatre, in an English opera composed and arranged expressly for her by Mr. A. Reiff. Report speaks highly of both the vocal and histrionic abilities of this lady.
ASSOCIATIONS: Anthony Reiff (musician)
[Advertisement], The Argus (16 March 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698480
PRINCESS THEATRE. Lessee, Geo. Fawcett.
TO NIGHT, First Appearance in the Colonies
Of the English Vocalist and Comedian, Miss HARRIET GORDON.
The Comic Opera of The TWO FIGAROS. Cherubino - Miss Harriet Gordon . . .
Miss HARRIET GORDON will sing her famous ballad, "Ever of thee." TO-NIGHT.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Fawcett (actor, manager)
PIECE: The two Figaros (Planche)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (18 March 1861), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154886710
Miss Harriet Gordon's debut in these colonies attracted a crowded audience to the Princess's Theatre on Saturday evening. We shall say but little of the piece selected as the medium of her first appearance, except that when so many so much better were at the disposal of the management, we are at a loss to conceive why "The Two Figaros" was chosen. The plot, which is merely a continuation, of the story of "The Barber of Seville," has no special interest, and the incidents are rather trivial than otherwise. But these shortcomings were more than counter-balanced by the superlative excellence of the debutante's vocalisation, which certainly constituted the chief attraction of the performance. She possesses a powerful chest voice, of rich quality and unusual compass. Her delivery is artistic to a degree, and harmonises well with the sweetness of her expression. The only fault we can find with her singing, so far as may be judged from her performance on Saturday, is a tendency to over-elaboration where simplicity of expression should harmonise with simplicity of sentiment. This remark applies more particularly to her rendering of the ballad, "Ever of thee," which in all other respects is scarcely to be surpassed. This, however, may have been partly owing to the nervousness which a first appearance in a strange country may have caused the lady to feel, and if so, it will probably disappear on a subsequent performance. Her "Echo" song was exquisitely given, and was essentially poetical in conception and delivery. It is almost needless to add that the lady was warmly welcomed, and that her efforts were cordially appreciated and applauded. Miss Gordon is certainly a valuable acquisition to our vocal and dramatic ranks, and will, we doubt not, become a reigning favorite. It would, however, be worth her while to give more attention to costume. Her second dress had altogether a very poor and inconsistent appearance. The opera was well mounted and efficiently supported. It is to be repeated tonight.
See also, [News], The Argus (18 March 1861), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698539
"THEATRICAL . . . HOKITIKA", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (31 August 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199057646
Miss Harriet Gordon and Mr. Hydes are at present playing at the Prince of Wales, of which Mr. J. J. Bartlett is proprietor, and Mr. L. McGowan stage-manager.
ASSOCIATIONS: Lachlan McGowan (actor)
"DEATH OF MISS HARRIET GORDON", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (3 April 1869), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244916897
This clever actress and vocalist, who was the wife of the well-known comedian Mr. J. P. Hydes, died at the early age of thirty-one, at Auckland, on the 13th of March last. The Wellington Post thus alludes to this melancholy affair: - "The deceased had been unwell for some months past, and at one time her case was considered hopeless, but about a fortnight ago ske was much better. Last week she suddenly became much worse, and never rallied. Miss Harriet Gordon was well known to the London public, even at the age of nine, as a vocalist and pianist. She earned a great reputation at the Haymarket, under the management of Mr. Buckstone; at the Olympic, under Farren's management, and at Covent Garden, during James Anderson's management. Her next success was achieved at McGuire's opera-house, San Francisco, and she afterwards passed through California, earning laurels throughout her progress. Accompanied by her husband she arrived in this colony, and made her first appearance at the Princess Theatre as Cherubim in the musical burletta of 'The Two Figaros.' She stayed at this house for the season, her talents as an accomplished vocalist firmly establishing her as a public favourite. She was next engaged by Mr. Barry Sullivan at the Theatre Royal for burlesque and singing pieces. After playing some time in Sydney, Mr. and Mrs. Hydes departed for New Zealand, and have been for some months in that colony.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Baldwin Buckstone (English actor, manager); Henry Farren (English actor, manager)
GORDON, Joseph (Joseph GORDON; J. GORDON; Mr. GORDON)
Songwriter, song writer, poet, merchant
Born Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1795; baptised Crathie, 4 February 1795; 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"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Gordon+1795-1881 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A79586 (AustLit PAYWALL)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GORDON-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
Joseph Gordon was born in Glen Girnock, Aberdeenshire. He published his first collection of poetry in 1825. Having been a merchant draper and baillie 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 material that had originally appeared in the Bathurst Advocate in the late 1840s.
Documentation:
Baptisms, Crathie and Braemar, Aberdeen, 1795; Scotland, select births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/107170:60143 (PAYWALL)
4 February 1795 / Joseph son of / Joseph Gordon and Rachel Tastard
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (18 January 1842), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36849867
JANUARY 17. - The barque Ann Milne, Thoms, master, from Dundee 16th September, with sundries, and 253 Bounty Emigrants. Passengers - . . . Messrs. . . . Gordon . . .
"DEATHS", Dundee Advertiser [Scotland] (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 [NSW] (18 May 1881), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13473171
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.
Australian songs with named tunes:
"A NEW SONG", Bathurst Advocate [NSW] (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
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvGakN3j4Z/pXkXWL2vxZqz6 (DIGITISED)
"SONG", Bathurst Advocate (28 July 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62045498
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
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5XrbMP23/QlewboNRWWmRQ (DIGITISED)
Other Australian songs:
"Pretty Little Song, for Pretty Little Joe", Bathurst Advocate (18 August 1849), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62044742
Who says Australian birds can't sing,
Pretty Joe, Pretty Joe?
Nor cockatoos expand the wing,
My own sweet pretty Joe? . . . [8 more verses]
- B. B.
Other published sources:
Poetical trifles by an obscure bard in the Braes of Angus (Fordar: Printed by Alexander Anderson, 1825)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=YCjdv4TsGiwC (DIGITISED)
Includes 3 songs with named tunes (see pages 190, 194, and 199)
Botany Bay and other poems by Joseph Gordon (London: A. Hall, Virtue, 1861)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34644885
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5XrbMP23 (DIGITISED)
My Murrumbidgee parrot; or, A pretty little song for "Pretty little Joe", 221-22
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5XrbMP23/KyMyJrJz76Oq8 (DIGITISED)
Who says Australian birds can't sing . . .
See reviews, "AUSTRALIAN POETRY", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (14 August 1861), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60486944
"REVIEW", Empire (16 April 1862), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60507848
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)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12429530
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvGakN3j4Z (DIGITISED)
Extracts from journal of his voyage concerning music:
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvGakN3j4Z/ABN6BKxZaBk5B (DIGITISED)
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.
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvGakN3j4Z/WoqDWwq7RgmZ (DIGITISED)
[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.
See review, "THE EMIGRANT BARQUE", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (16 June 1871), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129966866
GORDONOVITCH, George (? Jerzy GORDONOWICZ; George GORDONOVITCH; G. GORDONOVITCH; Mr. GORDONOVITCH; also GORDONOWITCH)
Amateur musician, tenor vocalist, tobacconist, Polish refugee
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, aged "30"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Gordonovitch+d1839 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1491941 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GORDONOVITCH-George (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Hobart Town, VDL (TAS) (3 September to 9 November 1834):
"The Poles", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch . . . [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (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 [VDL (TAS)] (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!
ASSOCIATIONS: John and Maria Pedder (chief justice and wife)
[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.
Song - "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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Letitia Davis (pianist); Margaret Barron (vocalist); Emmeline Kesterton (vocalist, harpist); Edmund Leffler (musician); Joseph Reichenberg (musician); George Peck (violin); Band of the 21st Regiment (military); Court House (Hobart venue)
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)
[Playbill] 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://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Angus McLeod (master, 21st band); Arthur Frankland (seraphine owner)
"(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.
Sydney, NSW (18 November 1834 to early 1837):
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (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 . . .
Yours affect'ly
M. T. Roche
ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Letitia Davis (Hobart musician, as above); M. T. Roche = 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 (NSW 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Joseph Cavendish (musician)
"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Old Court House (Sydney venue, but in the event at another venue, as see below)
[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.
"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 [Tuesday], 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.
["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
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-266354319 (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 (military); Choir of St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney); Pulteney Hotel (Sydney venue)
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Ellis (vocalist); Master Horne (vocalist)
[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, duets, &c. 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, "to sing, a beautiful voice is not alone sufficient . . .", 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.
See also the above, along with other reports from the Sydney papers, reproduced in "NEW SOUTH WALES", The American musical journal [New York, NY, USA] (September 1835), 232
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=kOcz4kljyNQC&pg=PA232 (DIGITISED)
Yes, reader, do not stare, New South Wales! We are about to give you an account of some of the musical doings in Sydney, alias Botany Bay, and a specimen of Australian criticism. This colony is rapidly rising into importance, and society has assumed there as elsewhere those distinctions which spring from the possession of wealth, talent and political station. In this colony there are many highly respectable families in the employ of the Government, besides others who have voluntarily settled there, and it is to be expected, as a matter of course, that the habits and tastes of the mother country will be transferred to their new abode. Still it is so remotely situated, so seldom heard from, and so long associated in our minds with being the receptacle of every thing vile, that music and musical criticism in such a quarter is quite unexpected. We give below an account of a couple of concerts which we extract from a Sydney paper . . .
[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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Boatright (vocalist); Mrs. Child (vocalist); Joseph Simmons (vocalist, actor); Charles Fawcett Bonnar (vocalist); Thomas Lewis (master, 17th band)
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Margaret Rust (vocalist); Mr. Clarke (vocalist);
"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] . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Spencer (actor); Anne Remens Clarke (actor, vocalist); John Lewis Jacobs (actor, vocalist); Mrs. Henson (actor, vocalist); John Taylor (actor, comedian); Theatre Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Ellard (musicseller); William Moffitt (bookseller); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
[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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Marian Maria Chester (vocalist); Eliza Wallace (vocalist); Mary Curtis (amateur vocalist); Francis Clarke (amateur vocalist); John Benedict Spencer (cleric, vocalist); Conrad Martens (amateur vocalist); Band of the 4th Regiment (military); Band of the 50th Regiment (military)
"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 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 (decorator)
[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 (musical amateur, as above)
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, England (March to October 1839):
"News and Rumours of the Day", Australasian Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000899/18400620/029/0004 (PAYWALL)
. . . 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 . . .
"CORONERS' INQUESTS", London Evening Standard [England] (15 October 1839), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18391015/025/0003 (PAYWALL)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000413/18391019/022/0003 (PAYWALL)
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 times, 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. . . . DETERMINED SUICIDE OF A POLE", The examiner [London] (20 October 1839), 12
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000054/18391020/012/0012
On Monday night an inquest was held, at the Exeter Coffee-house, Strand, on 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. 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 . . .
"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:
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Benson Martin (memoirist);
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
J. P. 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Pecry McGuanne (historian); 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
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8511428
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
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17412858
GORMAN, John Stacey (John Stacey GORMAN; John S. GORMAN; J. S. GORMAN; Mr. GORMAN)
Amateur musician, band instructor, bandmaster, publican, tanner, miner
Born Marytavy, Devon, England, 1841 (2nd quarter); son of Samuel GORMAN (d. 1849) and Jane STACEY
Active Walhalla, VIC, by 1867
Married Mary PATON, Carlton, VIC, 18 January 1873
Died Carlton, VIC, 23 March 1886, aged "44"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Stacey+Gorman+1841-1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GORMAN-John-Stacey (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Documentation:
England census, 6 June 1861, Marytavy, Devon; UK National Archives,
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1234271:8978 (PAYWALL)
Horndon / Samuel Gorman / 30 [sic] / Miner // Jane / 35 //
Richard / 15 // Elizabeth / 13 // Benjamin / 11 // Samuel / 9 // William / 5 // Jane / 3 //
John / 1 month / [all born in county]
England census, 1861, Marytavy, Devon; UK National Archives, RG9/1463/77/12
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/18833614:8767 (PAYWALL)
Horndon / Jane Gorman / Head / Widow / 60 / Formerly Glover / [born] Martin [Devon]
John / Son / Unm. / 19 / Copper Miner // Philip / 17 / [Copper Miner] // Isaac / 12 / Work at the Mines / [all born Marytavy]
ASSOCIATIONS: His brother Isaac Gorman, miner, 19, arrived in Victoria on the Southern Empire in January 1869
"WALHALLA (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Gippsland Guardian [Rosedale, VIC] (29 November 1867), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108513988
Immediately on the news of the Sailor Duke's arrival in Melbourne being confirmed here by the mail man, who was fully a couple of hours before his time, Walhalla presented an appearance which the larger towns in some portions of Victoria could envy. From the lower end of the township to the junction of the right hand branch the magnificent flag staffs which our mountains teem with were gaily decorated . . . Wednesday was our general holiday, and the exertions of the reception committee, and liberality of the public allowed Walhalla to celebrate the event in a manner creditable to all loyal citizens . . . Walhalla can now boast of what the metropolis of North Gippsland cannot, that is no less than a brass band which has been organised by a party of most respectable young men, under the leadership of Mr. Gorman, who in a very short time has brought them to a state of perfection almost incredible. I have attended several of their rehearsals at the Reefer's Arms, from which the public generally were excluded. But on the day of the Duke's arrival they voluntarily gave their services to the admirers of loyalty . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor)
"MARRIAGES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 January 1873), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5846934
GORMAN - PATON. - On the 18th inst., at the residence of G. H. Elliott, Esq., Carlton, by the Rev. D. S. McEachran, John Stacey Gorman, of Walhalla, to Mary, relict of the late John Paton, of Public Works department.
[News], Gippsland Times (24 August 1875), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61911607
The following items are from the Walhalla Chronicle: . . . Mr. John S. Gorman is, we are sorry to say, going to leave Walhalla, to take up his residence in the neighbourhood of Rosedale. Mr. Gorman's departure from Walhalla will be the means of greatly impairing the efficiency, if it does not cause the entire smash up, of the Walhalla Brass Band, of which we have been so justly proud.
"THE ROSEDALE BAND (To the Editor of the Gippsland Mercury)", Gippsland Mercury (8 January 1884), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article268288869
Satan finds some mischief, still for idle hands to do.
SIR, - The letter signed "A Member in your copy of the 3rd inst. is in itself unworthy of notice,
either with regard to your time, type, or space, and was not its purport to mislead the public,
and possibly cause a misunderstanding amongst the non-resident promoters of this laudable public undertaking,
I would not ask your permission for space to explain the position of the projected "Rosedale brass band" to date.
Prior to submitting the matter, to the public, a well-known and respected resident, at one time master of the "Walhalla brass band,"
Mr. Jno. S. Gorman, was interviewed, and he having generously proffered his services as band master without remuneration,
a public meeting was called and held at the Mechanics' Institute.
Some thirty members enrolled themselves, they appointed an hon. secretary and also treasurer,
and paid the latter an entrance fee of two shillings and sixpence.
A committee was then appointed to ascertain, prices and terms for instruments, and report to an adjourned meeting.
This meeting was also publicly called and held m the Mechanics' in due course.
The committee reported the instruments required would cost £35, terms being cash as usual for all brass instruments,
but the Melbourne-firm-selected had, on representation, agreed to accept £20 cash and a bill at three months for the remaining £15.
It was then decided by a few to -become responsible for the bill, and on the sum of £20 being collected by subscription,
the instruments were to be ordered, and until finally paid for, it was suggested they should be vested in a selected few of the Mechanics' Institute committee.
Subscription lists were distributed, and, on inspecting the lists, I find about one half of the sum required is now collected,
but up to the present time only one of the resident business people or tradesmen has subscribed.
It is expected however they will yet come forward, and the committee hope to be in a position to order the instruments by the end of this month.
It will now be seen how uncalled for are the illnatured insinuations of "A Member,"
as to selfish mercenary motives being the cause of delay. As to his concluding funeral [sic] suggestion,
"A member," if he is one, has only to apply to the treasurer for a refund of his half-a-crown.
All the members I have spoken with hope he will do so, and invest it in something more in his line.
A second-hand tin whistle was suggested, as it might enable him to blow off some of his excessive dyspeptic flatulency,
and thereby more qualify him to "Join Old Gabriel's Band" some time.
He is at present evidently worse than useless as a member of the "Rosedale Band," which I predict will ere long be an accomplished fact.
Notwithstanding, I will send a list of members that you, at all events, can decide "A Member's" legitimacy.
- Yours, &c.,
CORNET.
Rosedale, Jan. 7.
"DEATHS", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (3 April 1886), 3 supplement
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138024975
GORMAN. - On the 23rd ult., at Melbournia-terrace, No. 2 Drummond-street, Carlton, John Stacey Gorman, aged 44 years, late of Rosedale, Gipps Land.
"WILLS AND BEQUESTS", Melbourne Punch (3 June 1886), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174568447
John Stacey Gorman, of Rosedale, licensed publican and tanner, gives to his wife, May Gorman, the whole of his real and personal estate, subject to her giving £100, free of all legacy duty, to his step-son, John James Clifton Paton. Should she intermarry then all the proceeds except £100 before mentioned shall be divided as follows: - . . . Personal estate, £2453.
GORMAN, William (William GORMAN; Mr. GORMAN)
Musician, orchestral musician, drums player
Born c. 1847; son of Patrick GORMAN and Margaret ?
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1864
Married (? common law) Ada Jane BURGESS, ?
Died Melbourne, VIC, 30 August 1877, aged "29/30"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Gorman+c1847-1877 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GORMAN-William (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian [VIC] (30 April 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255913934
LYSTER'S ROYAL ITALIAN and ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
ROYAL HAYMARKET THEATRE . . . FAREWELL SEASON . . .
THE BAND. First Violins - Mr. F. Coppin . . .
Drums - Mr. Gorman.
Musical Director and Conductor, Mr. G. LODER . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Coppin (violin, leader); George Loder (conductor); Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"THE OPERA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (18 July 1872), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199379704
For the first time this season Meyerbeer's Roberto il Diavolo was performed last night, and as a first performance of an extremely difficult work it calls for almost unqualified praise . . . The orchestra were well up to their average and excellence, and the lighter wind instruments and violoncelli call for special commendation. The tenor violins and horns will be none the worse for a little steady practice. The conductor's baton was objectionably noisy, and was almost as prominent as the drums, which, by the way, reflected credit on Mr. Gorman for the good taste in tone and excellent precision with which they were played . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Alberto Zelman (conductor); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 November 1873), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5875443
The Victorian Military Head-quarters Band having been re-organised,
it will afford our readers great satisfaction to know that their first appearance in public,
in accordance with the conditions of their service, will take place in the Botanical-gardens on Saturday afternoon, at half-past 3 o'clock.
We sub join the names of the players, who will meet under the control of Mr. J. Siede, conductor, namely: . . .
Mr. Canna, sidedrum, &c.; Mr. Gorman, bass drum, &c.
The first programme will consist of the following selections, namely:
- 1. Inauguration march, Heinsdorf; 2, Exhibition overture, Auber;
3. Selections from "L'Eclair," Halevy; 4. Overture, "Oberon," Weber;
5. waltz, "Beautiful Danube," Strauss; 6. Selection, "Nabucco," Verdi;
7. Gallop. - "Rosalien," Kuhner.
These performances will be continued weekly in some public place or other as of old.
At present the band are without their uniforms,
but any delay in this direction will be pardoned if their performances are not retarded on that account.
A few music pavilions built on principles of common sense would now be a great gain to the public reserves in and around Melbourne.
ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Siede (master); Pietro Canna (side drum); Head-Quarters Band (group); Botanic Gardens (Melbourne venue)
"Deaths", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 September 1877), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5935687
GORMAN. - On the 30th ult., at his residence, 203 Latrobe street east, Mr. William Gorman, musician, late of the Theatre Royal orchestra, aged 30 years.
ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue);
VIC BDM records his spouse at death as Ada Jane Burgess (c. 1858-1879), a theatrical dancer, but they were not legally married;
as Burgess she married Thomas Kirkham late in 1877; she died as a result of burns received in a theatrical accident;
see "THE ACCIDENT AT THE ACADEMY", The Herald (23 January 1879), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246222851
GOUGE, Apollos Harrison (Apollos Harrison GOUGE; A. H. GOUGE; Mr. GOUGE)
Amateur musician, flute player, vocalist, publican, building contractor
Born Aspatria, Cumberland, England, 13 October 1825; baptised Independent chapel, Aspatria, 22 January 1826, son of James GOUGE and Fanny FIELD
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by 1851
Married Mary Anne WALSH, Adelaide, SA, 17 June 1852
Died Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, 4 January 1912, aged "87/88"
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 Archives, RG4/835
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/263684:2972 (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 [Adelaide, SA] (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: John McKinlay (explorer); William Chapman (band leader)
MUSIC: There's room enough for all (by Henry Russell)
"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 . . .
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" . . .
MUSIC: Simon the cellarer (Hatton)
"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, 1912; referenced July 2020
Nanaimo / A. H. Gouge / full name: Appollos Harrison Gouge / about 8 years [resident in Nanaimo] /
[Born] England / Nov 13 1823 [sic] / about 9 years [resident in district] / . . . died [4 January 1912] about 9.30 a.m. /
Last occupation: Prospector / Place of death: Shade's Hotel Commercial Street, Nanaimo / former or usual residence: Victoria, BC /
Informant: F. P. Gouge / . . . buried: Jan 6 1912 /. . . cause of death: Senile Decay / Immediate cause: Valvular Disease of Heart . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Pitcairn Gouge (1863-1937), son of Apollos and Louisa Herring (c. 1842-1885)
Bibliography and resources:
H. D. Gouge, Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._D._Gouge
Herbert Dillon Gouge (12 October 1843 – 11 November 1917) was South Australia's first Government Actuary . . . His father Apollos Harrison Gouge . . . was a musician and singer, performing at a couple of benefits for the explorer John McKinlay . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Herbert was the son of Rebecca Ewer (Mrs. John Dillon, widow); she and Apollos were not married
GOUGE, George (junior) (George GOUGE; Mr. G. GOUGE)
Musician, music teacher, school 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)
Musician, 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, St. George, Hanover Square, London, England, 26 August 1856
Died Faversham, Kent, England, 16 March 1863, aged "28/29" [sic]
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:
Baptisms, Wrotham, Kent, 1827; Kent Archives Office
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/512118:61746 (PAYWALL)
11 March 1827 / George son of / George and Harriet / Gouge
ASSOCIATIONS: George Gouge senior married Harried Scoones at Milton-Next-Sittingbourne, Kent, on 27 November 1823
Independent register of births, 1837, Dr. Williams' Library; UK National Archives, RG4/4675
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2750089:2972 (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 [Adelaide, SA] (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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Reed (musician); Charles Young (vocalist, actor); Troy Knight (vocalist); Mr. Woodward (instrumentalist); Mr. Jenkins (instrumentalist); Ebenezer Lord (instrumentalist); Thomas Greenwood (instrumentalist); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne association and venue)
[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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Black Thursday bush fires (event); Joseph Wilkie (musicseller); Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Theodore Kawerau (vocalist); Henry Frederick Hemy (musician); Joseph Hore and family (musicians); William Joseph Cooze (musician); Theodore Felix Hue (musician)
[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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002517/18601103/014/0001 (PAYWALL)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000235/18630317/062/0005 (PAYWALL)
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 Sarah Theresea ? (? MURRAY; widow BOARDMAN)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 22 September 1856 (per Starr King, from San Francisco, 6 August)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 31 July 1858 (per Glimpse, for California)
Married Henry Richard FRISBY, St. Mary's church, West Brompton, London, England, 22 November 1859
Died London, England, 14 March 1910, aged "74" [sic]
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 Theresea ? (? MURRAY; widow BOARDMAN)
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, 22 September 1856 (per Starr King, from San Francisco, 6 August)
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, aged "66/67"
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:
Marriages solemnized in the parish of Saint Bride in the city of London in the year 1834; register 1830-34, page 326; London Metropolitan Archives, P69/BRI/A/010/MS06542/009
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/300225:1623 (PAYWALL)
No. 968 / Augustus Manuel Gougenheim of the parish of Saint Bride London and Sarah Theresea Gougenheim of the same parish /
these parties having been heretofore married to each other in the city of Dublin according to the form of the Roman Catholic Religion by the names and descriptions of
Augustus Manuel Gougenheim a bachelor and Sarah Theresa Boardman a widow
were married in this church by licence this [10 April 1834] . . .
"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/discoveryui-content/view/8048500:8978 (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)
"RESUME OF SAN FRANCISCO NEWS . . . SAN FRANCISCO, August 5", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (6 August 1856), 3
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18560806.2.13.1
The Misses Gougenheim take their departure for Australia, on the Ship Starr King, which sails this afternoon late or at daylight to-morrow morning. These young ladies will take with them the best wishes of our people for their success and happiness.
Australia (from 22 September 1856):
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVAL", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (23 September 1856), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64976989
September 22. - Starr King, ship, 1170 tons, Captain Turner, from San Francisco August 6th. Passengers - Misses E. and J. Wangenheim [sic] and servant, Mrs. West and 2 daughters, Messrs. Markwell, A. Mayere, and 55 in the steerage. Agents, How, Walker, and Co.
"OUR LYCEUM THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (7 October 1856), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12987676
The sisters Adelaide and Joey Gougenheim, two young actresses of considerable talent and of great personal attractions, made their first appearance yesterday evening at this theatre. Their rendering of the characters of Frances Stewart and Nell Gwynne, in the smart comedy of Court and Stage, was marked with strong traits of genius, and gained the approbation of a well-filled house. Miss J. Gougenheim, who, although suffering from cold last evening, performed with great archness and vivacity and equally with her sister, promise to become general favourites with the Sydney public.
ASSOCIATIONS: Lyceum Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Stephens (actor, manager, vocalist)
"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 . . .
"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, leader); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (10 October 1857), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154836052
Last night Albert Smith's extravaganza "Cinderella," was produced at this 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
PIECE: Cinderella, a burlesque extravaganza (Albert Smith); Twere vain to tell thee (Swiss air, arr. Madame Stockhausen)
"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 occurred 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. Mary's church in the district chepelry of West Brompton in the county of Middlesex; register 1851-72, page 61; London Metropolitan Archives, P84/MRY1/005
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5204418:1623 (PAYWALL)
[No.] 121 / Nov. 22 / Henry Richard Frisby / Bachelor / Esquire / Gilston Road / [son of] Richard Miles Frisby / Wine Merchant
Adelaide Gougenheim / Spinster / - / Charing Cross / [daughter of] Augustus Gougenheim / Solicitor . . .
"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (17 October 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66342822
On the authority of a private letter from San Francisco, the Melbourne Herald states that Miss Joey Gougenheim is expected to be in Melbourne some time in March, next year.
"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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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.
"'JOEY' GOUGENHEIM AND 'PASTOR' CHINIQUY. Scotching a Sectarian Snake (BY OLD CHUM)", Truth (23 September 1900), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168006729
Obituary - September 13, at her residence "Verna," 71 Darlinghurst-road, Josephine (nee Josey Gougenheim),
widow of Marmaduke Constable . . . Miss Gougenheim married some 30 years ago the late Mr. Marmaduke Constable,
a wealthy Sydney merchant and mining speculator; but after her marriage, excepting one brief tour in the colonies,
Mrs. Constable deserted the stage and retired into private life.
Her funeral took place on Friday, 14th inst., at Waverley, the chief mourners being her sons, Marmaduke and Archibald Constable,
and some old theatrical friends who knew the deceased lady in the hey-day of her successes.
May the clay lie lightly on your grave, sparkling, generous, warm-hearted Joey Gougenheim!
Miss Adelaide Gougenheim married many years ago a wealthy gentleman, and is now resident in London . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Old Chum")
"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; Principal Probate Registry, London
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/13638675:1904 (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:
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
For edited extracts, see "THE MISSES ADELAIDE AND JOEY GOUGENHEIM", The Hobart Town Mercury [TAS] (4 February 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3242826
Walter M. Leman, Memories of an old actor (San Francisco, A. Roman, 1886), 254-55
https://archive.org/details/memoriesofoldact00lemarich/page/254/mode/2up (DIGITISED)
. . . I think that my next "memory" of the early California days is connected with Venua's theatre in Sacramento. Mr. Edwin Booth was a member of the company, and in one of the bills I find his name as "Jack Spriggs," in the comedy of "Look before you Leap;" and in "Twelfth Night" his name for "Malvolio," and my own for "Sir Toby Belch" . . . The Misses Adelaide and Joey Gougenheim were the stars; these two ladies had a large popularity for a short time in California, Joey, especially, and went subsequently to Australia. On their return trip from the Antipodes a suit at law was commenced to recover damages from the captain of the vessel in which they were passengers, for an alleged violation of contract. One of the specifications was that he had not, as agreed, furnished any sugar for their limes. It was a funny case, and the minstrels popularized a doggerel [255] song, which the street gamins sung all over town, of "No Sugar on your Limes" . . .
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; Hannah WESTWOOD; alias Miss Anna GOULD; Mrs. Augustus ROSEMANN; Mrs. Joseph COMB)
Actor, vocalist
Born London, England, c. 1838; daughter of Charles WESTWOOD and Charlotte ASKEY (1801-1876)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 25 April 1855 (government immigrant per Mallard, from Southampton, 14 January)
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, 6 April 1915, aged "72" [sic]
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:
England census, 30 March 1851, Islington; UK National Archives, HO107/1500/250/37
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1869376:8860 (PAYWALL)
7 Mexican Terrace / Charlotte Westwood / Head / Mar. [? widow] / 50 / Engraver's wife / [born] Warwick Birmingham
Anna M. / Daur. / Unm. / 13 / - / [born] Middlesex St. Pancras
William / Son / 15 / - / [born] Middlesex St. Pancras
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Westwood and Charlotte Askey (a minor) married at St. Pancras on 7 August 1820; in the 1841 census, Anna is listed as 3 years old, the youngest of seven children; see Charles's 1830 published engraving of Samuel Prout's view of the Ducal Palace in Venice:
https://archive.org/details/touristinswitzer00rosciala/touristinswitzer00rosciala/page/n251/mode/2up (DIGITISED)
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", Adelaide Observer [SA] (28 April 1855), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158103230
Wednesday, April 25 . . . The barque Mallard, 478 tons, J. G. Hill, master, from Southampton January 14 . . . Government emigrants - . . . Hannah Westwood . . .
See also List of emigrants per Mallard, 1855; State Archives of SA
https://www.archives.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/831587/GRG35_48_1_55-13_Mallard.pdf (DIGITISED)
. . . Hannah Westwood . . . [native place Middlesex] . . .
[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (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: Anna Maria Quinn (actor, dancer); Harriet Cawse Fiddes (vocalist); Josephine Fiddes (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)
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); George Rice (vocalist); Port Theatre (Adelaide venue)
"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); Pantheon (Adelaide venue)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (11 February 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66040876
MONTEZUMA THEATRE. WEDNESDAY EVENING [11 February] . . .
Ballad "If Maids would Marry" (From the opera of "L'Etoile du Nord,) first time in the Colony - Miss Anna Gould . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"Frightful Accident at the Montezuma Theatre", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes (actor, manager)
"MISS GOULD", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (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: Adelaide Gougenheim (actor); Joey Gougenheim (actor)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Cathcart Heir (actor); Charlotte Greville (actor); Josephine Murray (late Miss Fiddes above); Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"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: Rosa Dunn (actor); Minnie Clifford (actor)
[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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)
[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. Owen 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 (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.
Inquest, Anna Maria Comb, died Ballarat, 6 April 1915; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/1AB5CEEC-F1C3-11E9-AE98-CB8A03A733C6?image=1 (DIGITISED)
GOULD, T. G. ("T. G. GOULD") = Thomas Green GOOLD
Amateur musician, organist, pianist, Melbourne Philharmonic Society
GOULD, William (William GOULD; W. GOULD)
Engraver, lithographer, printer
Born Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), c. 1837; 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)
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. 111, Russell St. Melb."
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/25512118
http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/152563 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: William Beresford Wray (composer); Joseph Wilkie (publisher)
[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.
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
ASSOCIATIONS: William Buelow (Gould) and Amy Reynolds married at Trinity Church, Hobart, on 26 December 1836; if William junior was their first son he was perhaps more probably born in 1837
GOULSTONE, Harry (Henry Goulstone WILLIAMS; Harry GOULSTONE; Mr. GOULSTONE; Professor GOULSTONE; also GOULSTON; again from 1877 Harry GOULSTONE WILLIAMS; Goulston WILLIAMS)
Musician, organist, pianist, violinist, cornet and trombone player, multi-instrumentalist, piano tuner
Born Swansea, Wales, 12 October 1832; baptised Swansea, 9 November 1832; son of William Penry WILLIAMS and Matilda Maria LEWIS (d. 1852)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by early 1856 (from Britain, ? late 1855)
Died Sydney, NSW, buried 7 March 1879, aged "45" [sic] ("Goulston WILLIAMS", NSW BDM 490/1879)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harry+Goulstone+Williams+1832-1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOULSTONE-WILLIAMS-Harry (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Swansea in the county of Glamorgan in the year 1832; register 1827-42, page 112; Glamorganshire, Anglican baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/753760:62105 (PAYWALL)
No. 895 / [1832] Nov'r 9th / Born Oct'r 12th / Henry Goulstone [son of] / William and Matilda / Williams / Swansea / Painter . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda Maria (d. 1852) Lewis married William Williams at Carmarthen St. Peter on 27 March 1829
Wales census, 6 June 1841, Swansea, Glamorgan; UK National Archives, HO107/1426/2/3/6/4
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/14246251:8979 (PAYWALL)
St. Mary Street / William Williams / 30 / Musician // Matilda / 30 // William / 13 // [all not born in county]
Matilda / 12 // Henry / 9 // Mary / 8 // Teresa / 6 // Rosa / 3 // Haydn / 2 // Frederick / 6 months [all born in county]
Wales census, 30 March 1851, Swansea, Glamorgan; UK National Archives, HO107/2466/128/23
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/15624885:8861 (PAYWALL)
39 Oxford Street / Matilda M. Williams / Mother [Head] / Widow / 42 / - / [born] Town of Carmarthen
William P. Williams / Son / Unm. / 21 / Professor & Teacher of Music / [born Town of Carmarthen]
Matilda T. Williams / Daur. / Unm. / 20 / Teacher Private School / [born] Town of Swansea
Henry G. Williams / Son / Unm. / 18 / Teacher of Music & Organ / [born] Swansea
Mary A. / 16 // Theresa A. / 15 // Rosa M. / 13 // Frederick / 11 // Haydn / 8 // Louisa / 6 // Iestyn / 4 // Gertrude / 2 [all born Swansea]
ASSOCIATIONS: William Penry Williams (d. 1830-1879, elder brother, professor of music, organist)
"LLANELLY. CONCERT", Swansea and Glamorgan Herald [Wales] (10 December 1851), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18511210/027/0003 (PAYWALL)
An evening concert was given at the Llanelly School-room on Friday last [5 December],
by Mr. W. Penry Williams, organist and professor of music, Swansea, with his class No. 1,
established in connexion with the Swansea People's Institute, assisted by Mr. H. Goulstone Williams, organist, Swansea.
The programme included the following choice pieces of the best masters: -
Part First: Chorus and trio, "The heavens are telling," from the "Creation;"
duet and chorus, from the "12th Mass;" motet, "Go not far from me," anthem, "Grant O Lord;" grand "Hallelujah Chorus," from the Messiah."
Part Second: Solo, cornet-a-piston, "All is Lost," which was loudly encored, and Mr. Williams played "Comé gentil la notte,"
opera of "La Somnambula," Mr. W. P. Williams; madrigal, "May Day;"
solo, violin, "Fourth Fantasia sur-le-pirate," which was encored, and "Vivaldi Cuckoo Solo" given . . .
Mr. H. G. Williams presided at the piano, and Mr. W. Penry Williams, conducted,
and the arrangements of the evening reflect the highest credit upon him . . .
"THE CONCERT ON MONDAY EVENING", Swansea and Glamorgan Herald (21 January 1852), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18520121/019/0002 (PAYWALL)
In pursuance of previous announcement, Mr. W. P. Williams' concert, in aid of the funds of the People's Institute, took place at the Assembly-rooms on the evening of Monday last [19 January]. The performers, about 28 in number, consisted of members the singing class taught by Mr. Williams, at the institution . . . The first piece was the chorus and trio from Haydn's "Creation," "The Heavens are telling," sung by Miss Williams, Mr. J. Bowen, and Mr. Morgan . . . The second part was introduced by Mr. W. P. Williams who performed a solo ("All is lost") on the cornet-a-piston . . . Mr. H. G. Williams next gave a solo, with variations, on violin. He was loudly encored, and repeated the solo . . . The next piece was an instrumental performance, Jullien's "Nepaulese Quadrille," the parties engaged being Miss Rosa Williams, a young lady of 13, on the piano, Master Frederick Williams, aged 10, on the violin, Mr. H. G. Williams the flute and another instruments, Mr. W. P. Williams the cornet-a-piston, and Mr. Morris the violincello . . . The "Chough and Crow," by Miss Williams, Mr. H. G. Williams, and Mr. Griffiths, with the finale, "God save the Queen," by the class, concluded the evening's entertainment . . . .
"TESTIMONIAL OF ESTEEM", Silurian, Cardiff, Merthyr, and Brecon Mercury, and South Wales General Advertiser [Wales] (7 February 1852), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001294/18520207/037/0003 (PAYWALL)
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 school-room,
as a token of esteem for him as their teacher. Swansea, February, 1852."
ASSOCIATIONS: John Hullah (English singing master); Comprehensive tune book (Gauntlett and Kearns, 1846)
[Advertisement], Swansea and Glamorgan Herald (6 July 1853), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18530706/076/0002 (PAYWALL)
THEATRE, SWANSEA . . . Under the Management of Mr. W. Rignold.
GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT . . . On WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 6th, 1853,
Performances will commence with Shakepeare's Tragedy of RICHARD III . . .
Dance of All Nations - Mddlle. Schmidt . . .
Leader of the Band, Mr. H. G. Williams . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Rignold (actor); ? Therese Schmidt (dancer)
[Advertisement], Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian (9 July 1853), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000914/18530709/018/0002 (PAYWALL)
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRIDGEND MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.
THE Committee have much pleasure in announcing the following List of Prizes, to be competed for at the next Anniversary Meeting,
intended to be held on the First Tuesday in October next: . . .
1. Prize of £5 5s., by the Dowager Countess of Dunraven, to the Choir who shall best sing in Parts a Sacred Piece,
the Composition and Words to be Welsh . . .
4. Prize of £2 2s. for the best Performance on the Welsh Harp. - Judge, Mr. H. G. Williams, Swansea . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Caroline Wyndham (1790-1870, dowager countess of Dunraven, Ireland)
"TEA PARTY AND CONCERT", Swansea and Glamorgan Herald (19 October 1853), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18531019/021/0002 (PAYWALL)
A large gathering took place last (Tuesday) evening in the vestry-room of Mount Pleasant Chapel, by way of a tea party and an entertainment of sacred music . . . Mr. H. G. Williams presided at the harmonium; conductor, Mr. D. Griffiths.
"MOZART'S TWELFTH MASS CONCERT", Monmouthshire Merlin [Wales] (9 June 1854), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000928/18540609/056/0005 (PAYWALL)
This long-looked-for and anxiously-expected concert came off with great eclat,
at the Temperance-hall, on the evening of Whit-Monday. The performers, vocal and instrumental, numbered 150.
The orchestra included the following gentlemen -
Dr. Wastfield, professor of music, Carmarthen.
Mr. Ribbon, ditto, Carmarthen.
Mr. H. G. Williams, ditto, Swansea.
Mr. W. P. Williams, ditto, Swansea . . .
"BRIDGEND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", Silurian, Cardiff, Merthyr, and Brecon Mercury, and South Wales General Advertiser (1 July 1854), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001294/18540701/047/0003 (PAYWALL)
On Tuesday last two Concerts were given at the Townhall in aid of the above society.
The principal vocalists present were the Misses Forey, of Merthyr,
and the instrumentalists a few of the Swansea Philharmonic Society. Conductor, Mr. H. G. Williams.
The attendance was not so large as anticipated.
In the afternoon meeting we observed the Earl of Dunraven, Lord Dunraven, the Dowager Countess Dunraven, Lady Dunraven,
Miss Harding, and other company from the Castle . . .
In the Evening Concert a large company was present, and the performance ran as follows: -
First - Overture, "Men of Prometheus," Band.
Next was given a song, by Miss M. A. Forey, who warbled a pleasing air to "Shells of the Ocean." The performance elicited a hearty encore.
The Band next gave a polka in good style. Mr. H. Williams afterwards sang "Far, far upon the sea."
Mr. Williams excels as a pianist or violinist. The "Italian Queen" was given as duet by the Misses Forey.
Afterwards followed the Band, who gave the "Dunraven Polka."
This piece was played well, the polka being Mr. Williams's production.
During interval of twenty minutes Master Llewellyn Thomas played several solos on the harp . . .
The company now reappeared, and the Band gave an Overture, "Masanielio."
Miss Frances Forey afterwards sang most feelingly "Kathleen Mavouraeen."
The Band next gave a Gallope in good style. Master F. Williams gave a solo on the violin; the execution was admirable, and drew a hearty encore.
Mrs. Allies was next called to give a solo on the harp, and was vociferously encored.
The Misses Forey gave a thrilling strain the much admired duet, "Hear me, Norma" - this drew thundering applause, which lasted several seconds.
They were called to give it again, which they did amidst the plaudits of the audience.
In truth, the Foreys were the heroines of the evening. The Band afterwards gave the overture, "Figaro."
The National Anthem was next played, which terminated the evening's performance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Llewellyn Thomas (harpist, also later active in VIC)
[Advertisement], Swansea and Glamorgan Herald [Wales] (2 August 1854), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18540802/026/0002 (PAYWALL)
GRAND CONCERT. Boys' School Room, Goat Street.
MR. H. G. WILLIAMS being about to visit America, begs to announce that his
FAREWELL CONCERT will take place at the above Room, on TUESDAY, the 15th of AUGUST,
on which occasion he will be assisted his Brother, Mr. W. Penry Williams, Professor of Music,
and by several of the leading Vocalists of the town, and by an efficient Chorus, who have kindly given their services.
A variety of Instrumental Music, and a selection of choice Glees and Madrigals will be performed during the evening.
Pianoforte, Mr. H. G. Williams. Doors open at half-past Seven. Concert to commence at Eight precisely.
N.B. - For particulars see programmes. Reserved Seats, 2s.; Bark ditto, 1s.,
and may he had of . . . Mr. H. G. Williams, 5, Herbert-place.
? Musical service on the British Black Sea fleet during the Crimean War (? late 1854 to early 1855):
If he did, as he later claimed, serve as a bandmaster, or even just as a bandsman, on the British Black Seas fleet, it must have been during this roughly 6-8 month period, and if so evidently replaced his earlier announced plan to visit America
Wales (mid to late 1855):
"FRIENDLY SOCIETIES", Monmouthshire Merlin [Wales] (1 June 1855), 5
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000928/18550601/051/0005 (PAYWALL)
On Tuesday last . . . Early in the afternoon, the public-houses were crowded. The old inhabitants rallied round the "Jolly Sailor," to hear the celebrated harpist, Mr. H. G Williams, of Bridgend, who, in execution, resembles their old harper, from Newton, Mr. Thomas Evans, author of that old familiar Welsh song and air, "The Maid of the Seer."
"DUNRAVEN FESTIVAL", Swansea and Glamorgan Herald [Wales] (26 September 1855), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002977/18550926/074/0004 (PAYWALL)
On Wednesday last the Dowager Countess of Dunraven liberally entertained the labourers and Servants in her ladyship's employment. The peasant-guests partook most heartily at an excellent repast, at Slade House, provided by Mrs. Randall. The Countess and Lord Adare having taken tea with Mr. and Mrs. Randall, they proceeded to the lawn to witness the dancing which was there being carried on with very greet spirit. The dancing was kept up on this spot till dusk, when the scene of the Terpsichorean feats were transferred to the long room, where the light fantastic toe was kept in exercise till day-break, to the enlivening strains of Mr. H. G. Williams, harpist, Bridgend, who, in the course of the evening, played "Penyrhaw, "Sweet Richard," and other pieces, in a style that elicited an expression of general applause.
Australia (by April 1856):
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 April 1856), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834753
MRS. ALFRED PHILLIPS, Mr. H. Goulston, and Mr. Alfred Phillips will appear in their celebrated entertainments, Evenings at Home, at the Junction Hotel, St. Kilda this evening (Saturday); on Monday, at the Devonshire Hotel, Brighton; Wednesday. St Kilda; Thursday, Marco Polo Hotel, Emerald Hill; Friday, at Brighton; Saturday, Northcote.
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred and Elizabeth Phillips (actors, vocalists)
[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 interesting 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: Royal Amphitheatre (late Astley's, Melbourne venue)
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (22 December 1856), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154871747
. . . At the Star Concert Hall [Ballarat], Coleman is giving his ever popular entertainment of Masks and Faces. He is assisted by Messrs. B. J. Coleman, R. Lawrence, and H. Goulstone.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Barned Coleman (actors, brothers); Star Concert Hall (Ballarat venue)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (29 December 1856), 3
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STAR CONCERT HALL. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY.)
COLEMAN WILL give his highly popular entertainment of
Masks and Faces, Appearing in THIRTY DIFFERENT CHARACTERS . . .
MRS. FIDDES, MRS. OATES, MR. J. B. COLEMAN, AND MR. R. LAWRENCE, Will also appear.
Pianist and Musical Director - MR. H. GOULSTON.
Admission 1s. Reserved Seats 2s. 6d. Commence at eight o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Harriet Fiddes (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (4 May 1857), 3
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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); Charles Wilkie (musicseller)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (9 May 1857), 3
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BOARDING and Day School for Young Ladies. - Mrs. Birchall begs to announce to her friends and the public
that she has made arrangements with Mr. Harry Goulstone to give lessons in music at her Establishment.
Terms, Three Guineas per Quarter.
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (15 July 1857), 3
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CRITERION THEATRE. OPEN FOR ONE NIGHT,
THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, JULY 16th, 1857, WITH A GRAND MONSTER PERFORMANCE,
Embracing all the Professional Talent of Bendigo, being for
MR. B. I. COLEMAN'S COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT . . .
In which the following distinguished Artistes will appear: - . . .
Mr. E. Salaman, Mr. Harry Goulstone, Mr. J. Warden . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Salamon (musician); James Warden (musician); Criterion Theatre (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (14 January 1859), 3
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MR. HENRY GOULSTONE'S Select Quadrille Assembly, Tullaroop Hotel, Carisbrook, every Friday Evening, commencing on Friday, January 21st, 1859.
Tickets for the course of twelve evenings, £2 2s paid in advance. To be had of Mr. Strudwick and Mr. Goulstone.
[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (25 January 1859), 3
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[A CARD.] MR. HENRY GOULSTONE, Professor of Music,
purposes giving lessons on the Piano Forte, Violin, and Cornet-a-piston.
A liberal allowance made to Schools. Assemblies attended on the Piano and Cornet, or Violin.
Piano Fortes tuned, &c.
Address: Tullaroop Hotel, Carisbrook; and Bull and Mouth, Maryborough.
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (18 November 1859), 1
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ADMIRAL HOTEL, LONG GULLY.
A Grand VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
On SATURDAY and MONDAY, NOV. 19th and 21st.
MRS. STEWART ELLIS, Of the Melbourne Philharmonic Concerts.
MR. BENNETT, The Celebrated Tenor.
MASTER WALTER CLAIR, The Irish Comic Vocalist.
MR. ELLIS, The Admired Baritone.
Pianist and Conductor, the Renowned Double Instrumentalist, MR. HARRY GOULSTONE.
Admission, FREE.
ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza and Frederick Ellis (vocalists)
[Advertisement], The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph [NSW] (22 December 1859), 3
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Christmas Amusements.
HOUDIN, (The Great Polynational Mimic,)
Miss McDONALD, (The Celebrated Scotch and Characteristic Vocalist,)
MR. HARRY GOULSTONE, (The renowned and only Double Instrumentalist in Australia.)
COMIC DUETS!!! CHRISTMAS CAROLS!!!
NATIONAL DANCES!!! LOCAL HITS!!! &c., &c., &c.
TAYLOR'S ROYAL HOTEL, ON THURSDAY, SATURDAY, &c. MONDAY.
[manicule] PADDY MULDROON will give his decision on the qualities of Silver Tie and Copper Wire in a new
Comic Song, entitled "Deniliquin Teetotalism."
Reserved Seats, 4s. Back Seats, 2s. 6d..
ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Houdin (performer); Miss McDonald (vocalist)
"MM. HOUDIN & GOULSTONE", The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph (13 January 1860), 2
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The Masonic Hall was filled on Wednesday evening by a most respectable audience, for the benefit of the local hospitals. The entertainment was capital, and the audience testified their approbation by frequent plaudits. Messrs. Houdin and Goulstone give a farewell entertainment, at the Wanderer Inn, North Deniliquin, this evening.
[Advertisement], The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph (20 January 1860), 3
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WORKING MEN'S HOSPITAL. THE Trustees of this Institution
beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of £7 from Messrs. Houdin and Goulstone's Company,
being one half of the amount of the Concert-money appropriated for the benefit of the two hospitals at Deniliquin.
D. G. JONES, Hon. Sec.
1[Advertisement], The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph (21 September 1860), 3
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Amusements for the Million.
JAMES IRON BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Deniliquin
that he has made arrangements with, the following Talented Artistes, who will appear
On Monday, Thursday, & Saturday EVENING, IN THEIR DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.
MISS McDONALD, The favorite Scotch and English Vocalist;
MR. W. AIRY, Irish Comic Singer;
MR. HARRY GOULSTONE, The renowned Double Instrumentalist, who will preside at the Pianoforte, Cornet-a-Piston, &c.
PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK: MONDAY, THURSDAY, & SATURDAY. - Concerts. Admission by refreshment ticket.
WEDNESDAYS. - The Deniliquin Glee and Madrigal Society.
EVERY FRIDAY. - A Quadrille Assembly. Admission Free.
[Advertisement], The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph (19 October 1860), 1
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Music!! Music!! Music!! IRON'S MUSIC HALL . . .
Immense Success of the Snowy River Troupe . . .
Miss McDONALD, the celebrated Scotch Vocalist. Mr. W. AIRY. Mr. SKIPPER, Violinist.
Musical Director - Mr. H. GOULSTONE, who will preside at the Pianoforte, Cornet-a-piston, &c. . . .
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (30 January 1861), 4
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BALL!!! THE GEORGE AND DRAGON HOTEL.
THURSDAY, THE 3IST OF JANUARY, 1861. GRAND RACE BALL.
MR. MANN . . . has secured the valuable services of
MR. ANDREW MOORE.
And the eminent pianist, MR. HARRY GOULSTONE.
Who on this occasion will introduce the LATEST DANCE MUSIC
and during the evening the "Pilgrim of Love" waltzes, composed by Messrs. Moore and Goulstone,
with the original COCKATOO SOLO as performed by them at the Haymarket Theatre, Bendigo . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Moore (violinist); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 July 1862), 3
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GREAT BRITAIN CONCERT HALL, MAIN ROAD, BALLARAT.
FRESH TALENT . . . 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 who will perform nightly on the cornet-a-piston and pianoforte together . . .
A. and S. MORWITCH, Proprietors.
ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Graham (vocalist); Samuel Morwitch (proprietor)
[Advertisement], The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (18 December 1862), 3
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SCOTTISH OPERATIVES RELIEF FUND.
THE talented Wonderful Operatic Company, conducted by Mr. HENRY GOULSTONE, will
by the kind permission of W. I. Sampson, Esq., Victoria Hotel, give a
GRAND CONCERT In aid of the above Fund, in the
HALL OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, WOODEND, ON THURSDAY, 18th DECEMBER
The Selection of Music, Vocal and Instrumental, is of the most choice and appropriate character.
The following well-known artistes will appear: -
MISS McDONALD, Mr. CHARLES RICE, Mr. WILLIAM ROBSON, Mr. GOULSTON . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Rice (vocalist); ? William Robson (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (24 January 1863), 8
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SCOTTISH COTTON OPERATIVE RELIEF FUND SUBSCRIPTION SHEET . . .
Proceeds of concert by Mr. Goulston and company, with permission of W. T. Sampson, Esq., Victoria Hotel - 9 0 0 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 August 1863), 1
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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: Daniel Golding (vocalist)
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (8 October 1863), 3
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EARL OF ZETLAND HOTEL, MAIN ROAD. GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT.
MR. W. BROWN begs respectfully to inform his friends and patrons of Ballarat the grand
Re-Opening of his mammoth Music Hall, the finest out of Melbourne, in conjunction with the above hotel,
takes place this night, 5th October, 1863, with the following host of talent from the principal concert halls in the colony, who will appear nightly in
quartettes, glees, duetts, comic and sentimental burlesques, operas, comic and sentimental, dances, &c., &c.
The following artistes will appear nightly: -
MISS McDONALD, Scotch and English characteristic Vocalist
MRS. CHAS. RICE, The admired Vocalist and MISS ISABELLA, The juvenile Soprano.
MR. CHARLES RICE, The Eccentric and only "Cure."
MR. J. McGEE, Irish Comic Singer.
MR. HARRY COOK, Clog, Boot, and Pump Dancer.
And MR. HARRY GOULSTONE, The renowned Instrumentalist, will perform on the pianoforte, cornet-a-piston, drums and bells at the same time.
Solos on the violin, H. Goulstone.
Overture, half-past seven; concert to commence at Eight sharp, terminating Eleven precisely.
The strictest order enforced. Admission by refreshment ticket, Sixpence.
Proprietor, W. BROWN. Stage Manager, CHAS. RICE.
Pianist and Musical Conductor, HY. GOULSTONNE.
ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Cook (dancer)
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1864), 1
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WANTED, VIOLINIST, or Piccolo Player. Must understand quadrille music.
Address, stating salary, &c. Harry Goulston, Argyle Saloon, Market-square, Sandhurst.
Alf. Peters preferred
ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Peters (musician)
"THE CONCERT ROOMS", The McIvor Times [VIC] (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.
"THEATRICAL . . . HEATHCOTE", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (28 May 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199057606
At the Heathcote Concert Hall, on Saturday last, Miss McDonald and Mr. Dan. Golding made their first appearance, which proved a great success. The Hall was crowded. Mr. Harry Goulston, an instrumentalist, who performed on several instruments at the same time, made his appearance at the Emeu Concert Hall, on Saturday last.
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 August 1864), 1
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VOCALISTS. Apply immediately, Harry Goulston, pianist, Alexandra Hotel, Sandhurst.
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (6 August 1864), 1
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ARGYLE MUSIC HALL, To-night.
Re-appearance of Mr. FRED R. A. LEEMAN, in his Great Character Songs.
Re-appearance of the Champion Clog Dancer, Mr. J. RAMSEY.
Miss Wallace - Danseuse. Mr. J. T. Fortescue - Melophone.
Mr. Morton - Solo Cornet. Mr. Megson - Leader, from the Melbourne theatres;
And Mr. Harry Goulstone, who will perform on the Pianoforte Cornet, Bells, and Drums, the same time.
Side Drum - Mr. Fitzpatrick. M.C. - Mr. Harry Williams.
Grand Overture, eight o'clock sharp. ADMISSION - SIXPENCE.
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Leeman (vocalist); Joseph Megson (violinist)
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 January 1865), 1
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TO CONCERT-ROOM PROPRIETORS, - All correspondence to
HARRY GOULSTONE, Instrumentalist, please address Crown Hotel, Lucky Woman's.
[Advertisement], The Argus (11 February 1865), 1
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MR. and Mrs. GOULSTONE, INSTRUMENTALIST and characteristic VOCALIST, open to ENGAGEMENT.
Address City Melodian, Bourke-street.
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 December 1865), 1
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PIANIST, or Violinist - HARRY GOULSTONE DISENGAGED January 2nd.
Theatres or Concert Halls. Address Theatre Royal, Ballarat.
[Advertisement], The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser [VIC] (6 April 1866), 3
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[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 [Beechworth, VIC] (16 October 1866), 3
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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.
"THREE MILE COMMON SCHOOL", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (18 October 1866), 2
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A promenade concert in aid of the building funds of this school is announced to take place on Friday (to-morrow), when several wellknown amateurs, assisted by Miss Annie Millner, the pleasing soprano singer, and Mr. H. Goulstone, the well-known pianist, will appear. The concert, will take place at the British Hotel, Three Mile.
"TARRAWINGEE (From an occasional correspondent)", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (22 November 1866), 3
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Mr. and Mrs. Goulstone gave a concert at the Plough Inn on Monday, the 12th inst. About forty people were present. The proceeds, after deducting expenses, are to be applied towards repairs required at the National School, but owing to hurried arrangements, the amount realised will be very small. Mrs. Goulstone was deservedly applauded in the songs "Just before the Battle Mother" and "Jessie's Dream," and the performances of Mr. Goulstone on the harmonium were much appreciated. Dancing was kept up after the concert till about three o'clock the following morning. Mr. Goulstone was to have presided at the harmonium at church last Sunday, but owing to the illness of Mrs. Goulstone was unable to do so. He has kindly promised to do so next Sunday if nothing prevents, when service is to commence at eleven o'clock.
"THE CHURCH SCANDAL AT WANGARATTA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (22 December 1866), 7
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The Wangaratta correspondent of the Ovens Constitution writes as follows 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.
"ST. DAVID'S DAY", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (5 March 1867), 2
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The Cymru residents in Wangaratta and neighborhood celebrated the anniversary of their patron saint by a soiree in the Court House, Wangaratta, on Friday evening last . . . The programme, an unusually long one, was very creditably performed throughout. Miss Annie Milner, or Mrs. Goulstone, to designate her by her marital cognomen, sang several pieces in a highly artistic manner, the beautiful ballad, "Hark, I hear the Angels sing," especially being rendered in a style which quite enraptured the audience . . . Dan. Golding, a professional comic singer, also acquitted himself in a style which called forth the enthusiastic approbation of the audience. Mr. Goulston was also highly applauded for the manner in which he manipulated the several instruments on which he performed, his feat of beating the drum, performing on the pianoforte and cornet-a-piston simultaneously calling forth the most vociferous applause . . .
"BARLOW'S ENTERTAINMENT", Bendigo Advertiser (11 February 1868), 2
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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 (vocalist, entertainer)
"THEATRE COMIQUE", The Herald [Fremantle, WA] (21 March 1868), 2
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It is not often that we have to notice AMUSEMENTS in our columns. The colony is singularly free from any, and everything of the kind. One might almost fancy from the absence of Theatres, Concert Rooms, &c., that we were a community of Quakers or Puritans . . . It is our pleasing task now to notice the arrival in the colony of a company of very talented artistes who purpose giving a series of performances in Fremantle and Perth, and who will in all probability visit some of the rural districts. The company consists of two ladies, Miss Louise Arnot and Mrs. W. Airey, and three gentlemen, Mr. Morrison, Mr. W. Airey, and Mr. H. Goulstone, all possessed of first rate abilities in different lines of the profession. They gave their first performance at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Thursday; evening last [19 March]. The programme was attractive in the extreme, comprising - Petite Comedy - Songs - Dances - Instrumental Music, and a "screeching" farce, "Our Gal!," which sent everybody home weary with laughing. At 8 o'clock the Overture to Fra Diavolo, Piano, was played by Mr. Goulstone with a brilliance and finish seldom heard here . . .
"THE STONEHAMS", Evening Journal [Adelaide, SA] (2 July 1873), 2
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The Straits Times of April 24 says: - "Miss Adelaide Stoneham, with Mr. Harry Stoneham, has returned to Singapore after a visit to Burmah and India, and have, we learn, been joined by Professor Goulstone, the eminent instrumentalist. They intend giving one or two performances in Singapore before their departure for Java, and, being a talented company, are deserving of every encouragement." Mrs. Stoneham is still in Western Australia.
ASSOCIATIONS: Adelaide and Harry Stoneham (entertainers)
"ENTERTAINMENT", The Inquirer and Commercial News [Perth, WA] (25 March 1874), 1s
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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.
"Musical and Dramatic Review", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (25 July 1874), 31
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A very gratifying entertainment is attracting to the School of Arts every evening large assemblages . . . Mr. Barlow has collected an excellent little company, and his programme is very diversified . . . "The Blue tailed Fly," of which he was the original singer, has become a "household word." Miss Adelaide Stonham [sic] has improved much as a singer, and Mr. Goulston, pianist, and Mr. Stonham, vocalist, contribute to fill up the interstices of the entertainment.
"THE BARLOW TROUPE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (30 October 1874), 2
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. . . Professor Goulstone is a very clever pianist, and also performs the extraordinary feat of playing a duet on cornet and pianoforte . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 December 1874), 8
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PRINCESS'S THEATRE . . . QUEEN'S MINSTRELS . . .
THIS EVENING, And Until Further Notice . . . Leader of Orchestra, Professor Goulstone . . .
Maestro il Piano - Professor Goulstone . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (16 January 1875), 3
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KYNETON MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. WEDNESDAY -and THURSDAY, 20th and 21st.
THE SOUTHERN CROSS OPERETTA COMPANY . . .
PROFESSOR GOULSTONE, R.A.M., (Late Pianist by appointment to the King of Siam).
[Advertisement], Wagga Wagga Advertiser [NSW] (17 June 1876), 3
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[CARD.] PROR. GOULSTONE, M.R.S.M., BANDMASTER TO ADMIRAL LORD LYONS.
TEACHER of the Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium, &c.
Vocal Music taught, Italian and English system.
Pianofortes and Harmoniums Tuned and &c.
All orders or communications to be left with Mr. E. D. LEYSHON, News Agent, Gurwood-street.
Circulars with opinions from India, China, Japan, &c.
[Advertisement], Wagga Wagga Advertiser (28 July 1877), 3
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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.
ASSOCIATIONS: If he was indeed connected with a British naval band under the command of Edward Lyons (as see above), it was probably in c. 1854-55-56
"NEWS OF THE WEEK", The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (4 February 1879), 2
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WE ("Wagga Advertiser") hear that Professor Goulstone Williams, who was well known as the organist of St. John's Church, and in musical circles generally in Wagga, has left town rather abruptly. It is said that the professor has accepted an appointment as musical conductor to a theatrical company in Sydney. His loss will be felt severely until a competent successor arrives.
"ITEMS OF NEWS", Wagga Wagga Advertiser (15 March 1879), 2
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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
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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
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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
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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 [VIC] (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)
"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . MISS BELLA SUTHERLAND'S REMINISCENCES . . .", Truth [Perth, WA] (2 April 1910), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207406226
. . . Miss Bella Sutherland, writing from Eagle Farm-road, Brisbane . . . says: - "As I told you in my last, my memories are chiefly about the diggings and the diggings towns . . . My mother had an hotel at Ararat. At the time musicians were scarce. I remember two German girls coming to live as our hotel. We had a very large room. It was used as dining-room, courtroom, theatre, and dance room. One of the girls had a barrel organ, and the other a tambourine . . . After our German girls got married we were fortunate enough to get a gentleman pianist. He had a friend with him we used to call Dowey. The pianist was Harry Goulstein. He was a very clever man, and formed quite an orchestra in himself, playing the cornet and piano, drum and cymbals, all together. He played the piano with his left hand, the cornet held in his right, the drum and cymbals with his feet. The pair were gentlemen by birth and education. They had served in the Crimean war, one as a bandmaster, the other as an officer. I remember one morning mother and I heard a terrible crash outside our door in the street. Mother went to see what was the matter. She found poor Dowey struggling in the road among ginger-beer bottles and a smashed cart. He had got a billet as carrier at the drinks factory. He had broken his leg. Mother had him taken inside and a doctor sent for. He was laid up for a long time. When he got better he became our barman. He used to take me to school, lift me over the holes and gullies. One day he was in the bar, and a gentleman asked him his name, and showed him an advertisement in a newspaper. He told us that he had been expecting that for some time. He left us, as he had inherited a vast amount of wealth and a title. I did not see him for many years after. I was reading a newspaper one afternoon in London. I saw by it that the gentleman in question had just arrived in London, after a beautiful tour through Ireland. I looked up his address, called at the house, sent up my card, and was received with open arms. The gentleman was the Earl of Dungarvan." . . .
[Forde notes:] . . . In 1860 I met, at Harry Taylor's Waterloo Hotel, in Chancery-lane, Melbourne, Paget Standish O'Grady, who was "knocking about" in Australia, when someone drew his attention to the fact that he was being advertised for. His father, Standish-Derby O'Grady, Viscount Guillamore, of Cahir Guillamore and Rockbarton, in the county of Limerick, had died April 10, 1860, and the "rouseabout" had succeeded to the title and estates - the title being an Irish one, and the estates poor. He was then on his way to Ireland to claim his inheritance. He took with him as companion a Bohemian, of gentle birth named Sanders, who used to frequent the Waterloo. Guillamore, when I met him at the Waterloo Hotel in 1860, was 25 years of age, and single. He married in 1869. I think this must be the gentleman Miss Sutherland alludes to. He died in 1877.)
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde (writer of "Mummer memoirs"); Bella Sutherland (memoirist); Earl of Dungarvon (never came to Australia); Paget Standish O'Grady (rouseabout), on his father, who died in 1848, see Standish O'Grady; rather, it was Paget's elder brother Standish, third viscount, who died in 1860, and who he succeeded as fourth viscount
Bibliography and resources:
Goulston Williams [sic], Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189835448/goulston-williams
GOVER, E. (Mr. E. GOVER; Mr. E. W. GOVER; Mr. GOVER)
Musician, pianist, organist
Active Portland, VIC, c. 1857-59
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mr+Gover+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOVER-E (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATION: There is no other record of an E. Gover, or E. W. Gover, active around this time; but see Henry Barman Gover (below)
Documentation:
"SOIREE", Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser [VIC] (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 programme, - 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Portland Philharmonic Society (association)
[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.
"AMATEUR CONCERT", Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser (9 September 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64512064
The concert given by the members of the late Philharmonic Society in aid of the funds of the Church of England School, took place according to announcement last evening, at the Tasmanian Hotel Concert Room. The audience was very large, every available seat in the room being occupied. The concert opened with Bishop's celebrated glee of "Mynheer Van Dunck" which was sung with much precision and spirit. Then followed Mazzinghi's "Rodereigh Vich Alpine dhu," which earned much applause and was heartily encored, and other glees, solos and part songs, many of which were also encored. A solo on the pianoforte, a charming fantasia on the subject, "Home Sweet Home" was given by the conductor, Mr. E. W. Gover, and was much enjoyed, so also was the performance of "Mendelssohn's Wedding March" by the whole company, which closed the first part of the performance. The second part opened with an instrumental selection from the opera of the "Daughter of the Regiment" by the company. "The Chough and Crow," "Dame Durden," with other glees, and the songs of "The Village Blacksmith," and "The Rose of Tralee" all elicited much applause. On the whole the concert must be pronounced a decided success, and the only regret which appeared to be felt was that the Philharmonic Society who are capable of doing such great things, should be content to let their power and ability remain dormant, and that some effort is not made to revive their concerts.
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Leopold Frederick Collin (musician)
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 (1787-1869) and Susanna BARMAN
Married (? common law) Ann WIDDOWSON, Derby, England, by 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 14 May 1853 (per Stratheden, from London, 6 December 1852, and Portsmouth, January 1853)
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)
GOVER, Anne (Anne WIDDOWSON; Mrs. Thomas CAMPION; Mrs. Henry Barman GOVER; Mrs. GOVER)
Amateur musician, teacher of music and singing (in England)
Born St. Mary, Nottingham, England, 1830; baptised St. Mary, 12 April 1830; daughter of Reuben WIDDOWSON and Ann BEARDSHALL
Married [1] Thomas CAMPION (d. 1892), Lenton Priory, Nottinghamshire, England, 2 January 1847
Married (? common law) Henry Barman GOVER, Derby, England, by 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 14 May 1853 (per Stratheden, from London, 6 December 1852, and Portsmouth, January 1853)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, c. 1880s (for England)
Died Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, 28 December 1905, aged "75"
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GOVER-Anne (shareable link to this entry)
NOTE: There is no documentary record of Anne teaching music in Australia, though she did so on returning to England, and may also have contributed to Henry's practice
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/discoveryui-content/view/3119732:61408 (PAYWALL)
No. 867 / [April] 23 / Henry Barman son of / William & Susanna / Gover / Musician / Derwent Street
ASSOCIATIONS: William Gover and Susanna Barman had married at Dymchurch, Kent, on 21 April 1812
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary, in Nottingham in the year 1830; register 1828-35, page 169; Nottinghamshire Archives
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/152771850:61839 (PAYWALL)
No. 447 / April 12th [1830] Anne [daughter of] Reuben & Anne / Widdowson / Change Alley / Butcher . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Reuben Widdowson and Ann [sic] Beardshall had married at St. Mary, Nottingham, on 29 July 1829
1847, marriage solemnized in the church in the parish of Lenton in the county of Nottingham; register 1837-54, page 143; Nottinghamshire Archives, Pr2916
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/91681381:61840 (PAYWALL)
No. 286 / Jan'y 2d [1847] / Thomas Campion / Full age / Bachelor / Draper / New Lenton / [son of] Joseph Campion / Book keeper
Anne Widdowson / Full age [sic] / Spinster / - / Nottingham / [daughter of] Reuben Widdowson / Butcher . . . [no Widdowson witness]
England census, 30 March 1851, St. Alkmund, Derby; UK National Archives, HO107/2142/137/38
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBC/1851/4297817/00280 (PAYWALL)
1, North Parade / William Gover / Head / M. / 63 / Professor of Music [and] Chelsea Pensioner / [born] Derby
Susanna / Wife / M. / 56 / - / [born] Kent Dymchurch
Henry B. / Son / Unm. / 28 / Upholsterer's Assistant / [born] Derby
Agnes E / Daur / Unm. / 18 . . .
England census, 30 March 1851, Derby; UK National Archives, HO107/2127/257/35
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/10223075:8860 (PAYWALL)
Church Street / Reuben Widdowson / Head / Mar. / Butcher . . .
Ann / Wife / 43 // . . . Ann Campion / Daur. / Mar. / 20 / - / [born] Nottingham St. Mary . . .
Melbourne, VIC (from 14 May 1853):
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792758
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 (20 May 1853), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792791
GEORGE TURTON, formerly of No. 6, Thomas's Place, Bromley, New Town, London, by calling on Mr. Gover, at the Emigiant's Home, will hear of something to his advantage.
[Advertisement], The Argus (16 June 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809598
CRITERION HALL. Grand Concerts. Last Night but One. And first appearance of Mr. Gover. This Evening, Friday, 16th June, On which occasion, Miss Octavia Hamilton and Mr. Gover will appear; as also Messrs. Johnston, Weston, Hartigan, Franz Koehler, and Geo. Chapman, together with the whole of the Criterion Band. And the inimitable and renowned Barlow, In the Blue-Tailed Fly, and multifarious performances on the banjo, violin, flute, concertina, flutina, girdiron, quavern, and rock harmonium. Those concerts are respectfully dedicated to the ladies and families of Melbourne. Prices of Admission: Reserved seats - 5s. Back seats and Promenade - 2s. 6d. Doors open at half-past seven, concert to commence at eight. Leader of the Orchestra. - Mr. Weston. Conductor - Mr. Chapman.
ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Henry Johnson (master, 40th band); Joseph Hartigan (musician, 40th band); Franz Andreas Kohler (musician); Robert Barlow (vocalist, instrumentalist); John Weston (violinist); George Chapman (conductor); Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (19 June 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794030
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: Mrs. George Cox (vocalist); Albert George Barsham (vocalist); Frederick Strebinger (violin); James Thorne (musician); Joseph Maffei (musician); Herr Harendorff (musician)
MUSIC: I have need of all your kindness = My heart is sad today (Stephen Glover)
[Advertisement], The Argus (9 July 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4811575
THEATRE ROYAL, Melbourne.
Grand Opening of THE THEATRE ROYAL, Bourke-street ON MONDAY NEXT, JULY 10th.
Under the Sole Management of MR. JOHN BLACK . . .
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Melton Black (proprietor); Bream Thom (conductor); Edward King (violin); Mark Radford (violin); Andrew Moore (violin); Herbert Thomas (viola); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (21 December 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4826305
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: Eliza Thom (actor)
[Advertisement], The Argus (9 February 1856), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4830313
LOST, a very large DOG, Newfoundland and St. Bernard crossed, iron-grey curley coat, named Presto.
Whoever finds the same to Mr. Gover, 451 Little Lonsdale-street east, will be Rewarded.
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 June 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4839893
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (as above); Band of the 40th Regiment (military)
"BIRTHS", The Argus (23 April 1859), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5679992
On the 21st inst., at the residence of her brother, Mr. H. B. Gover, Grattan-terrace, Carlton, the widow of the late Mr. W. W. Thrale, of a son.
ASSOCIATIONS: Agnes Elizabeth Gover (1833-1907, widow of Walter Wright Thrale (1826-1858), gave birth to William Henry Thrale
"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (15 June 1861), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150306088
Not since the departure of Anna Bishop has such an audience assembled in Geelong as last night responded to the call of the Harmonic Society; and certainly the unusual attractions offered warranted the response. Mendelssohn's Elijah constituted the performance, a daring thing for the society to attempt, but the result showed that they did not miscalculate their powers and means, for a more complete performance was never given in Geelong . . . 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. Mr. Plumstead presided at the organ. Mr. Gabb (for whose benefit the concert was) led, and Mr. H. B. Moore conducted, . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Lucy Escott (vocalist); Georgia Hodson (vocalist); Henry Squires (vocalist); Thomas Reed (instrumentalist); Henry Plumstead (organist); John Gough Gabb (violinist, leader); Henry Byron Moore (conductor); Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Geelong Harmonic Society (association)
[News], The Age (6 March 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154967334
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (pianist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist, as above); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Julius Siede (flute); James Arthur Schott (oboe); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Hockin's Assembly Rooms (Melbourne venue)
The Victoria Post Office Directory (1866), 65
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=wQkFAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA65 (DIGITISED)
Gover, Henry B., professor of music, 36 Grattan st, Carl[ton]
"THE INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION", The Argus (19 November 1866), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5778958
. . . 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); Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition 1866-67 (event); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (1 February 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155030415
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 . . . 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: David Lee (organist); Henry Curtis (pupil, violinist); Frederick Towers (pupil, pianist); Orpheus Union (association); Beethoven's 5th violin sonata is in F and the 6th in A
[Advertisement], The Argus (2 May 1867), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5765786
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185508794
. . . 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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5825694
In connexion with St. Jude's Church there will be held this evening, in the Orderly-room, Grattan-street, a tea meeting and concert . . . The choir of St. Jude's Church, under the superintendence of Mr. H. B. Gover, will give some selections of music and singing. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be devoted to the fund for the enlargement of the church, which is found to be inadequate to the wants of the people in the parish.
"DEATHS", The Argus (22 January 1870), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5810403
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5858721
MR. H. B. GOVER, School of Music, 31, Lygon street, Carlton, RESUMES his DUTIES Monday, January 15.
"DEATHS", The Argus (26 February 1872), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5860087
GOVER. - On the 25th inst., at his residence, No. 34. Lygon-street, Carlton, Henry B. Gover, professor of music, aged 48 years.
[News], Weekly Times (2 March 1872), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219361686
The well-known musician, Mr. H. B. Gover, expired at his residence, Lygon street, on Sunday morning. At St. Peter's Church the "Dead March in Saul" was played by the organist, also Spohr's "Blest are the departed," as voluntaries in the evening. Mr. Gover was for some time organist of St. Jude's Church, Carlton.
"PICS OF THE WEEK", The Australasian (2 March 1872), 17
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138088780
The public generally will hear with great regret of the death of Mr. Gover, whose name has been known for a long time now in connexion with various minor musical celebrations, mostly got up with some charitable object in view. Mr. Gover and his pupils had become "household words" amongst us. They have afforded many pleasant evenings to those who can forgive the deficiencies which naturally attend the efforts of youth, and inexperience, in their joy at the thought that the cultivation of musical tastes is rapidly spreading amongst the masses of the people. In assisting to popularise music amongst all classes of the community, Mr. Gover did yeoman's service, having continued his instructions until struck down by the illness which proved fatal. Indeed, there is reason to believe that his too close attention to the work he had in hand, brought on the complaint off which he died, at the comparatively early age of 48. The deceased gentleman was both liked and respected by all who knew him, for his talents as a musician, and his numerous amiable characteristics as a man. Any one who bad seen the many tearful faces in St. Jude's, Carlton, where that portion of the burial service which precedes the interment was read by the incumbent in a voice rendered tremulous by emotion, could not fail to realise the estimation in which Henry B. Gover was held by those who followed him to his grave.
Will and probate, Henry Barman Gover; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/229A83BC-F549-11E9-AE98-3FD7EE48D1EB?image=1 (DIGITISED - WILL)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/60DE625B-F1CC-11E9-AE98-A9831F96CDB9?image=1 (DIGITISED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/C8ABF1DA-F1E4-11E9-AE98-A76018DB0CB1?image=1 (DIGITISED)
. . . 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] . . .
"SUNDAY SERVICES", The Herald (4 March 1872), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245694596
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 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (4 March 1872), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5860297
IN the SUPREME COURT of the COLONY of VICTORIA: in its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. -
In the Will of HENRY BARMAN GOVER, late of Lygon-street, Carlton, in the City of Melbourne, in the Colony of Victoria, Professor of Music, Deceased. -
Notice is hereby given . . . that PROBATE of the WILL of the abovenamed Henry Barman Gover be granted to his widow,
Anne Gover, of Lygon-street aforesaid, the sole executrix named in and appointed by the said will.
Dated this 2nd day of March, A D. 1872 . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (1 May 1872), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5862063
WEDNESDAY. MAY 8. Lygon street, Carlton.
To Capitalists, Trustees, Members of Building Societies, Music Teachers, and Others.
C. J. and T. HAM have received instructions from the executrix of the late Mr. Gover
to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms, 45 Swanston-street, on Wednesday, the 8th of May, at twelve o'clock,
All that piece of land having a frontage to Lygon-street . . .
on which is erected that splendid building known as BARMAN-HOUSE . . .
"DEATHS", Nottingham Guardian [England] (30 December 1905), 12
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001782/19051230/271/0012 (PAYWALL)
GOVER. - On the 28th inst., at her residence, Napier Cottage, Bulwell, Anne Gover, aged 75 years.
Interment, Monday, January 1st, at 3 p.m., Basford Cemetery. Friends please accept this, the only intimation.
"JOHN DEVEREUX, VIOLIN MAKER", The Age (12 November 1928), 9
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204248968
. . . 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; Mrs. SILVERLOCK)
Musician, vocalist, "Scottish vocalist", pianist, teacher of pianoforte and singing, pupil of Domenico Crivelli
Born London, England, 1827; baptised Hackney, 28 January 1827; daughter of Thomas FULHAM and Mary HUGHES
Married William SILVERLOCK (c. 1822-1886), All Saints, West Ham, Essex, England, 26 June 1849
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, 20 January 1853 (per John Melhuish, from London, 7 October 1852)
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-Amelia-Silverlock (shareable link to this entry)
DISAMBIGUATION: Lucelle Graham ("Miss Graham") (actor) below
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Hackney, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1827; register, 1823-40, page 257; London Metropolitan Archives, P79/Jn1/032
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2057008:1558 (PAYWALL)
No. 2050 / [baptised] Jan'y 28th [1827] / Amelia D. of / Thomas & Mary / Fulham / Upper Clapton [St.] H'y / Iron Founder . . .
Marriages, All Saints, West Ham, Essex, 1849; Essex Record Office
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/91788150:61700 (PAYWALL)
26 June 1849 / William Silverlock / Amelia Fulham / daughter of Thomas Fulham
England census, 30 March 1851, Long Acre, St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1482/16/24
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/81387:8860 (PAYWALL)
23 Cranbourne St / William Silverlock / Head / 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] /
. . . [plus a lodger, a visitor, and 2 servants]
Victoria (from 20 January 1853):
Names and descriptions of passengers per John Melhuish, from London, 29 September 1852, for Melbourne, 20 January 1853; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3400C2E9-F96C-11E9-AE98-0507CB69E27D?image=113 (DIGITISED)
. . . Silverlock William / 31 / Glass Maker
Amelia / 26 // Amelia / infant . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 April 1853), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791941
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); Mr. Moran (vocalist); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (a precursor to the society of the same name formed later the same year); Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (27 April 1853), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792040
SECOND GRAND CONCERT. MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . .
THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, 27th April. Miss Graham (her second appearance), Mr. Moran . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - Annie Laurie (by desire) - Miss Graham . . .
PART II . . . Song - Peace of the Valley, Miss Graham (first time) . . .
MUSIC: The peace of the valley (Balfe, from Joan of Arc)
"PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Argus (27 June 1853), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4793811
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 Valleys," 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); Noble's Circus (Melbourne venue)
MUSIC: When I left my Norman valleys [Quand j'ai quitte Normandie] (Meyerbeer, from Robert le diable)
[Advertisement], The Argus (12 July 1853), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255611677
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: Georgina Bourn (vocalist); Louisa Urie (vocalist); Robert Barlow (vocalist); Salle de Valentino (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (21 July 1853), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794760
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 (vocalist); Thursday Concerts (series); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
"THURSDAY CONCERT", The Argus (21 July 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794762
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 (musician)
[Advertisement], The Banner (2 December 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179482392
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 BAND! Conductor - Mr. Johnson. Leader - Mr. Fleury.
Director of the Vocal department and Pianiste, Mr. Lavenu . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Charlotte Martin (vocalist); Frank Howson (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (director, pianist); Henry Johnson (conductor); Tattersall's (Melbourne venue)
"CONCERT", The Argus (19 December 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4800836
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.
"LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT", The Argus (20 December 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612520
A tolerably numerous company assembled at Miss Graham's concert last evening. The general impression was favorable. Madame Carandini, whose powerful voice we have hitherto heard only in the immense hall of Tattersall's, where power is the principal object, and the more delicate points of vocal excellence escape observation, appeared to advantage, and was warmly received. Her voice is clear and full, and though a trifle shriller than we like, it is capable of considerable pathos. Miss Graham's powers have been before noticed, but she appeared to a little disadvantage in the duet "I know a Bank," a song that requires the two voices to be of nearly equal calibre, and in which, whenever there is a disparity of power, the weaker of the two is apt to be overwhelmed. Mr. Howson sang "the Newfoundland Dog," and a aria of Wallace's very well; Mr. Barsham has a powerful bass voice, and was pretty well received. The violin and piano duet by M. Fleury and Mr. Lavenu on themes from "Guillaume Tell," was very brilliantly given and deservedly applauded. But the latter gentleman's attempt at "Fayre Rosamonde" was not very satisfactory to any one who had heard Parry himself, or even a good imitator sing this, one of his best songs. The most successful pieces of the evening were a couple of comic duets by Madame Carandini and Mr. Howson. They were good in themselves, and were given with great spirit and humor, although perhaps a little over-acted, - a failing by the way to which those who have really trod the boards are peculiarly liable. The Concert on the whole went off with spirit, and will, we hope, encourage to future efforts.
ASSOCIATIONS: Albert George Barsham (vocalist)
[2 advertisements], The Argus (12 April 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805719
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798586
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 (3 January 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802603
TO-NIGHT. - Miss Graham begs to invite her friends to her complimentary benefit,
at Shropshire Anns Hotel, Nicholson street, Collingwood. Tickets, 3s., Reserved, 4s.
[Advertisement], The Argus (16 February 1855), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804471
CRITERION HALL. - Miss Graham, the admired Scotch Ballad Singer. Saturday next. One Shilling.
Miss Bourne, the Queen of Song, in her most admired Ballads . . . . Conductor, Mr. George Chapman . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Criterion Hall (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (17 February 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804507
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 [Castlemaine, VIC] (3 August 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202635867
We hear that the celebrated contralto singer, Miss Graham, who has been singing so successfully at the Shamrock, Bendigo, is in Castlemaine, and will sing at the Manchester Hotel, Forest Creek, on Saturday and Monday week.
ASSOCIATIONS: Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue)
"MISKA HAUSER'S CONCERT", Mount Alexander Mail (17 August 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202634950
This celebrated violinist gave a concert on Tuesday at the Albert Hotel, and every seat in the large room of that establishment was filled . . . The concert commenced by an overture on the pianoforte, which was very creditably played by Mr. Paling . . . 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); William Henry Paling (pianist, accompanist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist)
"BENDIGO [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] Sandhurst, August 20th, 1855", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (23 August 1855), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154895230
. . . 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Annie Lewis (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (20 October 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59760960
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: William Brown (circus proprietor); Wilhelmina Basmann (vocalist, actor); Charles V. Mason (alias Howard) (entertainer, agent); John Riley (actor, vocalist, musician)
"PRINCESS THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (29 December 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048403
A variety of performances come off to-night at the Princess's, when the new actress, Miss Graham, makes her second appearance.
ASSOCIATIONS: Princess Theatre (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (7 August 1856), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88051926
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87997914
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88001154
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); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (1 February 1858), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87978447
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Wallerstein (pianist); Frederick Dixon (vocalist); Joe Small (vocalist); Edward Salamon (pianist, accompanist)
[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (4 February 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87978514
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 . . .
"ARBOTT'S LYCEUM", Bendigo Advertiser (8 November 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87984738
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 (vocalist); Joseph Fairchild (vocalist); W. H. Hammond (vocalist); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)
Names and descriptions of passengers, per Agincourt, from Melbourne, 8 May 1860, for London; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/238C7590-F7F0-11E9-AE98-795291EEE602?image=108 (DIGITISED)
2nd cabin . . . Mrs. W'm Silverlock / 30 [sic] // Child / 8 . . .
Names and descriptions of passengers, per Lincolnshire, from Gravesend, 21 March 1861, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B1B7509-F96C-11E9-AE98-E52B5CE4A20D?image=110 (DIGITISED)
Steerage / Silverlock / Amelia / 30 [sic] / Wife // Amy / 9 // Janette / 1
[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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Goulstone (pianist, instrumentalist)
"TOWN TALK", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (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 (vocalist); although simultaneously billed to appear in Ballarat, this was probably Amelia
[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 . . .
"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); Ballarat German Liederkranz (association)
"LUTHERAN VALEDICTORY SOIREE", The Star (11 October 1864), 2
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A farewell soiree was held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Monday evening, in connection with the services held on the occasion of the departure from Ballarat, after a residence here of eight years, of the Rev. Pastor Niquet, minister of the Lutheran Church in Doveton street. The hall was crowded in every part on the occasion . . . The proceedings of the evening were agreeably varied by the performance of several pieces of sacred music by the German Liederkranz, Mr. Emil Rudolph Weber presiding at the harmonium . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Natale D'Angri (vocalist); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)
"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CELEBRATIONS. THE ANNUAL SOIREE", The Star (11 November 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349649
On Thursday evening, the fourth of the festival week,
the hall of the Mechanics' Institute was occupied by the multiform arrangements for the celebration of the annual soiree . . .
Duett - "The Army and Navy," . . . accompanied on the pianoforte by Mrs. Little (who, in a similar manner, aided the vocalists throughout the entertainment.)
Song - "I love the dewy twilight," Mrs. Silverlock . . .
Duett - "What are the wild waves saying, Mrs. Silverlock, and Mr. P. Cazaly . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Catherine Little (pianist, accompanist); Peter Cazaly (vocalist)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Domenico Crivelli (English vocalist, teacher)
"SONGS AND SINGERS (BY OUR MUSICAL REPORTER)", 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.
Will and probate, Amelia Silverlock, 1902; Public Record Office Victoria
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"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.
GRAHAM, Lucelle (Lucelle GRAHAM; Lucille GRAHAM; Miss L. GRAHAM; Miss GRAHAM; alias of Jane Evelyn BIRKBECK) from 1855 Mrs. Nathaniel Lewis GRIFFIN
Actor
Active Adelaide, SA, by 1854
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DISAMBIGUATION: "Miss Graham" (Mrs. Amelia Siverlock, vocalist) above
GRAHAM, Charles (Charles GRAHAM; Mr. C. GRAHAM)
Pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer, ? comedian
? Arrived / Active Melbourne, VIC, 1859
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Documentation:
? Names and descriptions of passengers per Cambodia, from London, 30 November 1858, for Melbourne, 25 March 1859; Public Record Office Victoria
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. . . Graham Charles / 24 / Comedian . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 December 1859), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5694141
PIANOFORTES TUNED, Regulated, and Repaired,
at W. H. Glen's, musical instrument maker, 170 Bourke-street east.
PIANOFORTES TUNED, by C. Graham, from Colland and Collard's. W. H. Glen's, 170 Bourke-street east.
PIANOFORTES TUNED, Regulated, and Repaired by John Blackburn, at W. H. Glen's, 170 Bourke-street east.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henderson Glen (musicseller); John Blackburn (pianoforte maker)
GRAHAM, Henry (1) (SA, 1850) ? = Henry GRAHAM (2) below
Musician, violinist, leader, Adelaide Band
Arrived Adelaide, SA. by 1840
Active Adelaide, SA, 1850
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Documentation:
"ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS", Adelaide Times [SA] (3 April 1850), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115307
The Brothers of Court No. 2221, of the Ancient Order of Foresters held their second anniversary, last evening, at the Freemason's Tavern. The dinner was most sumptuous, and the attendance was about eighty . . . 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" . . .
ASSOCIATION: Adelaide Band (performing group)
GRAHAM, Henry (2) (Henry Grabham NUTT [sic]; alias Henry GRAHAM) ? = Henry GRAHAM (1) above
Musician, hairdresser
Born Egleton, Rutlandshire, England, 1816; baptised Egleton, 4 August 1816; son of John NUTT and Mary GRABHAM
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1857 (formerly of Adelaide)
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:
Baptisms, Egleton, Rutland, 1816; Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, DE5005/1/2
https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBPRS/LEICS/BAP/00934037 (PAYWALL)
4 August 1816 / Henry Grabham son of / John and Mary / Nutt
ASSOCIATIONS: John Nutt, of Uppingham in the county of Rutland, and Mary Grabham, married at St. Andrew, Holborn, London, on 25 July 1814
[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (1 March 1851), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38443405
TO E. J. F. CRAWFORD, ESQ. SIR - We, the undersigned Inhabitants, Electors, and Freeholders of the Port Adelaide District . . .
William Nutt . . . J. T. Nutt . . . H. G. Nutt . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Hughes Nutt (b. 1821; d. SA, 1893, brother); John Thomas Nutt (b. 1828; d. NZ, 1911, brother)
"POLICE. CITY COURT. Thursday, 23rd July, 1857", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 July 1857), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7135837
. . . A Mr. Henry Graham, of Melbourne, who described himself as a "gentleman",
stated that he had known the prisoner Gateley's husband for some time, and had bought fish from him.
Witness was a musician, and played last at the Black Bull, but had now retired on his property.
Mr. Cookman to witness: You have a house and land which constitutes you a gentleman in this colony, at all events?
Witness: Yes, sir. (A laugh) . . .
1860, marriages solemnized in the district of Bourke;; register, 1859-60; St. Peter's Eastern Hill
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No. 1248 / This [20 November 1860] at St. Peter's Church /
Henry Grabham Nutt / Bachelor / [born] Edgson, Rutlandshire / Hair Dresser / [age] 40 / Little Collins Street, Melbourne / [son of] John Nutt, Veterinary Surgeon [and] Mary Ann Grabham
Sarah Pearce / Spinster / St. Peter's / [born] Ludlow Shropshire / - / [age] 30 / Little Collins Street, Melbourne, ] / - / [daughter of] Henry Pearce, clerk [and] Sarah Wilkinson . . .
"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 . . .
"CITY POLICE COURT. Saturday, 19th August . . . SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (21 August 1865), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155038302
. . . Henry Graham, a musician, was called as a witness for the defence,
and stated that the prisoner Lloyd had been a tenant of his for some time past.
He considered him to be an honest and respectable man; he, at least, always paid his rent. (Laughter).
Witness's houses were in Green's-lane, off Little Lonsdale-street.
He believed that Lloyd was a dealer.
To Mr. Hare: I do not know if Lloyd is a dealer in cards . . .
"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.
Will and probate, Henry G. Nutt, 1874; Public Record Office Victoria
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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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THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
See also https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Euphonic+Orchestral+Society (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
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. 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 [NSW] (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 successful 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)
Musical amateur, 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
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Harry+Grainger+1854-1917 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1515053 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAINGER-John-Henry (shareable link to this entry)
THIS ENTRY IS A STUB ON PERSONNEL FIRST ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER 1860
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 ability. 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. Reed.
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 Quintets: 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Thomson Hall (violin); William Chapman (violin)
"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; Mr. GRANT; alias "TIMON")
Amateur musician, violinist, songwriter, song writer, ? composer, poet, convict, emancipist
Born England, 17 May 1776
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 25 May 1803 (death, commuted to life transportation)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, May 1804 (convict per Coromandel, from England, 5 December 1803)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1811 (per Spring Grove, for London)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-459725 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A17151 (AustLit)
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 &c., 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 noted a later occasion at when the artist John Lewin (1770-1819) offered to repair his violin.
Grant's papers were discovered by W. S. Hill-Reid, a banking historian, in the vaults of a London bank in 1955.
See also summary and documentation on this site at:
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/chronicle1801-1810.php#1804-Grant-John
Documentation:
Trial of John Grant, breaking the peace, wounding, 25 May 1803; Old Bailey Online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18030525-19 (DIGITISED)
463. JOHN GRANT was indicted for that he, on the 15th of April, with a certain pistol,
unlawfully and feloniously did shoot at Spencer-George Townsend. Second Count. Varying the manner of Charging it . . .
GUILTY, Death, aged 27.
Sources:
Panegyric on an eminent artist, Parramatta, New South Wales, 1804 [in praise of Lewin] (London: W. Dawson, [? 1822]); "Written by Mr. Grant"
Copy at the State Library of New South Wales
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvGMDNNPOl/7ODWPPV3ZD5LO
https://printshop.sl.nsw.gov.au/productimage.php?product_id=6852 (DIGITISD)
NATURE! Where dwells in these Australian lands
Thy fauthful Copyist? Whose art expands
Thy novel beauties o'er our ancient Globe?
Who to far distant Climes thy Charms derobe? . . . [5 more verses]
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/work/21205109
http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-290670902/findingaid
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3228977276 (DIGITISED)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3228977104 (DIGITISED)
[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)
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
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)
GRANVILLE, Emile de = Emile DE GRANVILLE
GRASSIE, James (James GRASSIE; James Grassie HILLGAY)
Songwriter, song writer, ? reporter and translator of Indigenous song, poet, farmer
Born Cromarty, Scotland, 24 May 1816; baptised Cromarty, 8 June 1816; son of Peter GRASSIE and Christian WATSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 11 November 1852 (per Rip van Winkle, from Liverpool, 2 August, age "24")
Died Naracoorte, 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:
Baptisms, Cromarty, 1816; Scotland, select births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/8218356:60143 (PAYWALL)
8 June 1816 / born 24 May 1816 / John son of / Peter Grassie and Christian Watson
Names and descriptions of passengers per Rip van Winkle, from Liverpool, 31 July 1852, for Port Phillip, 11 November 1852; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=282 (DIGITISED)
. . . James Grassy / 24 . . .
"DEATH OF MR. JAMES GRASSIE", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (19 October 1898), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77519785
A well known contributor to our columns, Mr. James Grassie, passed over to the great majority on Monday morning at Narracoorte, at the mature age of 84. For some months Mr. Grassie was in feeble health, and at last succumbed to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Grassie came out to Australia in 1841 [sic], so that he was fully entitled to be regarded as an old colonist. He was a native of the west of Scotland, and prior to coming to Australia was engaged in seafaring pursuits, for some years holding a position in a Government cutter engaged in the suppression of smuggling, then very prevalent. At this time he picked up a vast amount of interesting information regarding the history, habits, and traditions of the people, which he made use of in many of the sketches published from his pen. He made considerable progress in the study of astronomy and geology, and carried his predilection for these studies with him to Australia. He was a great reader, a bold speculator, and a graphic writer. He was not successful from a business point of view. He was sheepfarmer, sellector, tutor, &c., by turns, but spent most of his days in poverty, and we regret to note died in comparative want. His remains were interred at Narracoorte yesterday.
Works:
"ORIGINAL POETRY. PRATKAIE. THE SPIRIT OF NIGHT. By James Grassie Hillgay", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (15 June 1855), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91863572
Hark how the spirit of midnight screams
And the raven responds in fear,
And Maranga the king in his early dreams
Sobs when Pratkaie is near.
Pratkaie is the spirit of Wanon, and dwells
Down dreary dark Doreen,
He sings so wild when the tempest swells,
And His form Cupcup hath seen . . . [4 more verses and author's note]
"ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN . . . JAMES GRASSIE", Geelong Advertiser (31 October 1855), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91866373
When the sun is disappearing,
And the moon is on the wane,
From the Wannon up jumps Weering,
With his mournful train.
For he cannot brook the sight
Of the sun, and chooses night
To pursue his endless flight . . . [4 more verses]
"ORIGINAL POETRY. THE LUBRA . . . J. GRASSIE", Portland Guardian [VIC] (20 April 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64568283
Before the blast the lubra shivering stands,
Or stalks from door to door with timid feet;
And grasps the proferred crust with eager hands,
Fearful to stain your threshold with her feet
No spot has she of all her father's lands,
No, not an inch whereon at length to die.
The flowery valley, and the golden sands
Have lost their charms to her distempered eye;
O give her leave to live until she die . . . [2 more verses]
"AUSTRALIAN MINSTRELSY. SLEEP IOLA FLOWERS ARE CLOSING (Words by James Grassie)", Portland Guardian (2 February 1859), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64510143
Sleep Iola! flowers reposing
Shed their faintest fragrance now,
Shades of evening sweetly closing,
Softly steal o'er Talbot's brow . . .
"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 (DIGITISED)
. . . The following graphic stanza was sent to me with a request to place it in these records: - . . .
Black-eyed Zitella sat weeping alone,
Her love had departed, her brothers were gone,
The last of the race of Wimmeira was she.
And the Queen of a tribe once happy and free;
Now homeless and friendless on Talbot's gray stone,
Black-eyed Zitella sat weeping alone . . . [4 more verses]
See also later version, "ZITELLA . . . JAMES GRASSIE", Border Watch [Mount Gambier, SA] (20 May 1874), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77550908
Lone; widowed; and friendless on Messer's grey stone
Dark-eyed Zitella sits weeping alone!
"Whilome the pride of the Crawford was she;
The Queen of a tribe, young, happy, and free,
Now hopeless and friendless on Messer's grey stone
Dark-eyed Zitella sits weeping alone . . .
"SONG. THE BANKS OF WANNON WATER . . . GRASSIE", Portland Guardian (28 September 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64569447
On the banks of Wannon water
With her heart strings sorely rent,
King Wandoe's lonely daughter,
Thus sang her wild lament . . . [7 more verses]
"SONG OF THE SWAG", Border Watch (16 August 1876), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77486395
'Tis now we miss the cozy hut,
The watch-box, and sheepfold,
And the mutton, tea, and damper,
And the squatting times of old . . . [7 more verses]
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 Georg GRAU; John George GRAU; Thomas George GRAU)
Musician, 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)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAU-John-George (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser [QLD] (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.
But see also, "THE GERMAN INTERPRETERSHIP FOR THIS DISTRICT", The Toowoomba Chronicle and Queensland Advertiser (11 August 1864), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212786030
[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.
[Advertisement], The Toowoomba Chronicle and Queensland Advertiser (25 May 1865), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212786115
MR. GEORGE GRAU, MUSIC TEACHER, begs to inform the inhabitants of Toowoomba and its vicinity,
that he is prepared to give LESSONS on the Piano, Harmonium, Violin, and in Singing, in both the German and English languages.
He also undertakes to COPY MUSIC at a very moderate charge - the price being only 2s. per piece.
"TOOWOOMBA", The Queenslander [Brisbane, QLD] (2 January 1869), 7
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20322221
On Sunday morning last [27 December 1868] 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
GRAVELY, Arthur (Arthur GRAVELY; A. GRAVELY; Mr. GRAVELY; also GRAVELEY)
Amateur musician, 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)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRAVELY-Arthur (shareable link to this entry)
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 James Montgomery's hymn, "Spirit leave thy house of clay", which may have been sung.
REFERENCES: For Spirit leave thy house of clay in Josiah Condor's The congregational hymn book (1838; 1844); for the original, Spirit leave thine house of clay (1803)
Documentation:
Register of births, monthly meeting of Alton (Quaker), 1756-1837; UK National Archives, RG6/396
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/328848:7097 (PAYWALL)
[Date born] 1814, 30 of 11 mo. / [place] Basingstoke / Son [of] / Thomas Scutt & Ann Gravely / Basingstoke / Grocer
ASSOCIATIONS: On same page, siblings Edward, born 1816; Mary Sweetapple, 1817; Frederick, born Godalming, 1818
"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", Australasian Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (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 [Sydney, NSW] (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 [NSW] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Swinerton Yarnton (amateur); Sydney Sacred Harmonic Society (association); Singing for the million (general); Psalmody (general)
[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 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 (German musician); John Hullah (English musician)
"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: Mr. Stevens (instructor); Robert Ross (Congregational cleric); John Braham (British vocalist)
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.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Swain (instructor)
"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 (proprietor, musical amateur)
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 (cleric)
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)
ASSOCIATIONS: Lancelot Threlkeld (cleric)
GRAVES, John Woodcock (the elder) (John Woodcock GRAVES; J. W. GRAVES)
Songwriter, song writer, 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Woodcock_Graves (Wikipedia)
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:
Baptisms, Wigton, Cumberland, 1795; England, select births and christenings
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/153520687:9841 (PAYWALL)
6 March 1795 / born 9 February 1795 / John Woodcock son of / Joseph Graves and Ann Matthews
Marriages, Wigton, Cumberland, 1821; England, select marriages
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/25591034:9852 (PAYWALL)
8 May 1821 / John Woodcock Graves / Abigail Porthouse
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
Mr. and Mrs. John Woodcock Graves and family
"DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (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], 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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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.
For the most comprehensive and detailed biography of Graves, see "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: . . .
For another detailed biography, see "JOHN PEEL. CAREER OF JOHN WOODCOCK GRAVES", The Examiner [Launceston, TAS] (23 February 1935), 12
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51921032
Songs and associated documentation (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
"Songs of John Woodcock Graves", in The songs and ballads of Cumberland, to which are added dialect and other poems; with biographical sketches, notes, and glossary, edited by Sidney Gilpin (London: Geo. Routledge and Sons; Edinburgh: John Menzies; Carlisle: Geo. Coward, 1866), 408-15 (notes), 416-24 (songs)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA408 (DIGITISED)
MY life has been so erratic and so singularly varied by unprecedented events that a volume of considerable compass might be filled to excite wonder, laughter, tears, or the deepest sorrow. It would be vain, however, to attempt any such task, as the space allowed will only admit of fragmentary portions or the barest outline. My great grandfather, John Graves, lived and died a man of some property at Hesket-Newmarket. I never heard much of my grandfather, John Woodcock, but know that he had two sons and a daughter. My father's name was Joseph. He was a plumber, glazier, and ironmonger at Wigton; and married Ann the seventh daughter of Thomas Matthews of the same place. I was the only son of the issue, and my mother used to tell very precisely that I was born at eight o'clock on the morning of the 9th of February, 1795, [I think I am correct with the year; but how far this is so may be seen at Wigton Church.] and christened in the same mantle as was Count Henry Jerome De Salis . . .
[1] D'ye ken John Peel? (air: "Bonnie (of Cannie) Annie") (pages 416-17)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA416 (DIGITISED)
D'YE ken John Peel with his coat so gray?
D'ye ken John Peel at the break of the day?
D'ye ken John Peel when he's far, far away,
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 holloa would 'waken the dead,
Or a fox from his lair in the morning . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Peel (huntsman); see also D'ye ken John Peel (song) (Wikipedia)
"The Old System of Hunting", The Queenslander (23 October 1875), 14
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18338649
. . . Mr. Graves writes: - "Nearly forty years have now passed away since John Peel and I sat in a snug parlor at Caldbeck, among the Cumbrian mountains. We were then both in the heyday of manhood, and hunters of the olden fashion . . .
See also, "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 . . .
[2] Monody on John Peel (418-19) (first published 1863)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA418 (DIGITISED)
"THE AUTHOR OF THE SONG' 'D'YE KEN JOHN PEEL", Carlisle Journal [England] (26 June 1863), 6
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000363/18630626/028/0006 (PAYWALL)
The Wigton Advertiser publishes a letter from Mr. John Woodcock Graves . . .
[3] At the grave of John Peel (420-21)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA420 (DIGITISED)
[4] O give me back my native hills (421-22)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA421 (DIGITISED)
[5] Nursery song ["My father died and I didn't know how"] (air: Miss McCloud) (423)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA423 (DIGITISED)
[6] O let me buss the lasses yet (424)
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=jNQIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA424 (DIGITISED)
Lovely banks (music by F. A. Packer, 1871)
NO COPY IDENTIFIED
ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Augustus Packer (composer)
"NEW MUSIC", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (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.
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 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Trugernanner (Truganini) (Indigenous person); John Woodcock Graves (junior)
GRAY, Elizabeth Anne (Bessie; Mrs. Robert GRAHAM) see main page Elizabeth Anne GRAY
Songwriter, song writer, amateur vocalist
GRAY, Maria Catherine (Mrs. James LEITH HAY; LEITH-HAY) see main page Maria Catherine GRAY
Songwriter, song writer, whistler
GRAY, John (John GRAY)
Musician, violin player, violinist, 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 [VIC] (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 (Adolphe GREBET; Louis Adolphe GREBET; Lewis Adolphus GREBBIT; Mr. GREBET; Adolphus Grebet STEBER)
Musician, violinist, violin player, 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)
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Documentation:
Births, New Orleans, 1836; New Orleans, Louisiana, Birth records index, 1790-1899, vol. 5, page 77
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2209:6587 (PAYWALL)
10 July 1836 / Adolphe son of / Joseph and Ann / Steber
"MISSING FRIENDS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (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 [Sydney, NSW] (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:-
. . . [band] August Siegel, Andrew Siegel, Fritz Cramer, W. Davies, Henry Cramer, Ferdinand Cramer, F. Friedlander, M. Vaughan, A. Grebet . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Siegel brothers (musicians); Cramer brothers (musicians); William Friedlander (musician); Michael Vaughan (musician); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], Empire (2 July 1859), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60403136
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
On TUESDAY, July 19th, and THREE FOLLOWING DAYS, a series of GRAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Will be held to celebrate the opening of the HALL of the Sydney University in which the performances will take place . . .
CONDUCTOR - Mr. L. H. LAVENU . . .
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: Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); John Deane (first violin); Charles Eigenschenck (first violin); Alfred Usher (first violin); correctly George Peck (second violin), correctly John Thomson Hall (second violin); Sydney Philharmonic Society (association); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue); Sydney University Musical Festival (event)
"MACGOWAN'S LYCEUM. AMATEUR PERFORMANCE", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert and Fanny McGowan (actors, manager); Barned Jullien Coleman (actor); Charles Byass Turner (vocalist); Theodore Scott Wilkinson (pianist); Lyceum Theatre (Bathurst venue)
MUSIC: Il tremolo (Döhler)
"BATHURST (From our own Correspondent) February 12, 1860", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (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: Royal Victoria Theatre (Bathurst venue)
[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 briefly 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 (vocalist); John Reddie Black (vocalist); Sarah Bridson (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Miran (actor, manager); Emma St. Clair (actor, vocalist); Frank Short (actor); Sam Howard (actor)
"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 and Mining Journal (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.
IF 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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252040430
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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 [NSW] (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 [Grafton, NSW] (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 and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (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 [Sydney, NSW] (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 [Coraki, NSW] (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
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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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Rainer's Serenaders (minstrel troupe)
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)
Musician, organist, carpenter, cork cutter
Married Sarah Ann FARTHING (c. 1836-1857), St. Anne's, Soho, London, England, 29 August 1854
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 22 January 1855 (per Telegraph, from Southampton, 27 October 1854)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Smith+Green+organist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREEN-James-Smith (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
1854, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Anne [Soho] Westminster in the county of Middlesex; register 1849-57, page 102; City of Westminster Archives Centre, STA/PR/4/19
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61867/records/433470 (PAYWALL)
No. 203 / Aug't 29 1854 / James Smith Green / Full [age] / Bachelor / Cprl Cutter / 9, Macclesfields / [son of] Edwin Arnold Green / Accountant
Sarah Ann Farthing / full [age] / Spinster / - / [9, Macclesfields] / [daughter of] Francis Farthing / Carpenter . . .
passengers per Telegraph, from Southampton, 27 October 1854, for Adelaide, 22 January 1855; SA Passengers in history
https://passengers.history.sa.gov.au/node/595513
. . . James Green / Carpenter // Sarah Green // Francis Farthing / Carpenter // Ann Farthing . . .
"BIRTHS", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (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 musician, pianist
Born Sydney, NSW, 6 October 1829; baptised St. Philip's church, 17 August 1834 [sic]; daughter of Henry Stredwick GREEN (c. 1794-1846) and Mary COATES
Married John WILLIAMS, St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 28 March 1848
Died Darlinghurst, NSW, 28 November 1903, aged "73" [sic]
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)
Documentation:
Baptisms, St. Philip's church, Sydney, 1834; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)
https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/31001037901 (PAYWALL)
17 August 1834 / born 6 October 1829 / Mary Elizabeth daughter of / Henry Stredwick and Mary / Green / Publican . . .
"ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO", The Sydney Monitor [NSW] (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 . . .
MUSIC: See the conquering hero comes (Hendel)
"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 (military)
"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, publican, convict, emancipist, "man of colour", "Creole", soldier
Born Bordeaux, France, 1794 (? c. 1796); son of ? Joseph Octavius GREENE and Marie Cofie de SAVARY
Convicted Middlesex, England, 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, aged "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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001255/18281023/022/0003 (PAYWALL)
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 (DIGITISED)
Emanuel Charles Green, a Creole, and the companion of Davison, who defrauded Mr. Thomson out of four bedsteads, was brought to Bow-street, on Wednesday, to answer for his part in that transaction. Mr. Thomson repeated the same charge which he did on the examination of Davison. The prisoner admitted that he was present with Davison; but he denied that he had participated in the imputed fraud, or knew anything of the sale of the beds. The prisoner had mentioned to Mr. Bearcroft, a respectable merchant in Tower-street, from whom he was soliciting aid to carry him to his own country, that his name had been mentioned in the newspapers as connected with Davison; and had said that he was quite willing to go before the Bow-street Magistrates to meet any charge preferred against him. Mr. Bearcroft added, that he sent for an officer, and accompanied the prisoner, under the conviction, if what he had told him was true, that he had been the dupe of others, rather than a guilty party himself. On the other hand, the probability that several cases of fraud would be made out against the prisoner was alleged; he was remanded till next week. The prisoner was an officer in Napoeon's army at Leipzic and at Waterloo.
"POLICE. BOW-STREET [27 October]", London Evening Standard (28 October 1828), 4
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18281028/030/0004 (PAYWALL)
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$init=CON31-1-15P160 (DIGITISED)
597 / Greene Emanuel Chas. / Lady Harewood / 1839 July / Middlesex 27 Nov 1828 / 7 [years] / . . . Single
Cond'l pardon No. 663 16th Jan'y 1835.
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-12$init=CON18-1-12P23 (DIGITISED)
No. 597 / Emanuel Chas. Greene / French Military Officer / 5' 4 3/4" / 33 / Mulatto / . . .
[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier [VDL (TAS)] (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 [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane (proprietor); Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)
[Advertisement], Morning Star and Commercial Advertiser [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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 [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (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 [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (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 [NSW] (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 [Sydney, NSW] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Clark (professor of dancing)
"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 [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (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 [NSW (VIC)] (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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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.
Probate and administration, Emanuel C. Green, 1857; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/92EC9DCE-F1D1-11E9-AE98-E5FE75D87CF6?image=1 (DIGITISED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E6DF5B01-F1DB-11E9-AE98-23650ECAA593?image=1 (DIGITISED)
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Arthur A'Beckett (memoirist)
"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.
GREENHILL, George (George GREENHILL; George GREENHALL; George GREENALL)
Amateur musician, church musician (instrumentalist), convict, emancipist, laborer
Born Warwickshire, England, c. 1800
Convicted Warwick Assizes, Birmingham, England, April 1818 (transportation for life)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 December 1818 (convict per Hadlow, from England, 31 July)
Married (? common law) Elizabeth ?, NSW, by 1828
Married Catherine AKERS (Mrs. PATRICK) (1801-1883), St. Peter's church, Campbelltown, NSW, 29 July 1846
Died Campbelltown, NSW, 18 August 1865, aged "65/66"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Greenhill+c1799-1865 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENHILL-George (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"WARWICK LENT ASSIZES . . . CONDEMNED", Aris's Birmingham Gazette [England] (13 April 1818), 2
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000196/18180413/014/0002 (PAYWALL)
. . . George Greenhall, for a burglary at Lapworth . . .
"CONVICTS", Aris's Birmingham Gazette (6 July 1818), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000196/18180706/028/0003 (PAYWALL)
The following convicts were removed from Warwick gaol last week, in order to be transported, pursuant to their sentences, viz. - . . . George Greenhall . . .
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 . . .
[News], New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (6 September 1865), 321
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252041778
An inquest was held at Campbelltown on the 18th ultimo, before E. Palmer, Esq., Coroner, touching the death of George Greenhill, farmer, late of Campbelltown, deceased, when the following verdict was returned: - "That deceased died of disease of the heart, brought on by injuries received at the late Campbelltown election." From subsequent inquiries made by the Police, there are reasons for believing that deceased was run over by some vehicle at Campbelltown, on the 18th December last, whilst lying under the influence of liquor on the road.
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
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16876593
[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
ASSOCIATIONS:
Thomas Reddall (Anglican cleric);
Music in Anglican churches (general);
see also "SUPREME CRIMINAL COURT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 August 1828), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2190926
George Lewland was indicted, under Lord Ellenborough's Act for maliciously shooting at George Greenhill, at Campbell-town,
on the 26th of May last . . .
George Greenhill. - I am a prisoner of the Crown, residing in the district of Airds, and assigned to the Rev. Thomas Reddall . . .
George Greenhill, Find a grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182473435/george-greenhill
George Greenall [sic], Convict records
https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/greenall/george/83942
GREENLEAVES, S. (Mr. S. GREENLEAVES)
Dancing master, professor of dancing
Active Willunga, SA, 1847
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=S+Greenleaves+dancing+master (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENLEAVES-S (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[News], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (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, Samuel (Samuel GREENWOOD; S. GREENWOOD)
Musician, music master, choirmaster, organist, music teacher, draftsman, engineer
Born Petersfield, Hampshire, England, 1 February 1832; baptised Independent chapel, Petersfield, 25 April 1832; son of Joseph GREENWOOD (d. 1836) and Maria GOUGE (d. 1849)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 22 May 1854 (per Luconia, from London, 3 January and Gravesend, 10 January, aged "22")
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1863
Married Alice Cleminson HOLLAND, St. John's church, Melbourne, VIC, 3 March 1869
Died West Melbourne, VIC, 10 July 1896, aged "61" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Greenwood+1832-1896 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENWOOD-Samuel (shareable link to this entry)
DISAMBIGUATION: Samuel Greenwood (engineer, d. VIC, 1882)
Documentation:
Baptisms, Independent chapel, Petersfield, Hampshire, 1832; register 1825-37; UK National Archives, RG4/2855
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/1420090 (PAYWALL)
April 25 1832 / Samuel a son / Petersfield Hants. / [born] February 1 1832 /
[son of] Joseph Greenwood & Maria Greenwood, formerly Gouge / Petersfield Hants. / Dissenting Minister / . . . [baptism performed by his father]
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Greenwood and Maria Gouge married at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, London, on 21 December 1819
England census, 30 March 1851, Woodstock, Deddington, Oxford; UK National Archives, HO107/1730/46/20
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/4148547 (PAYWALL)
Market Place / John S. Hison / Head / Mar. / 33 / Printer Publisher Editor of the North Oxfordshire [??] Times / [and wife and servant]
Samuel Greenwood / App. / Unm. / 19 / Ap[prentice] to Printer & Compositor / [born] Hants. Petersfield
Names and descriptions of passengers per Luconia, from London, 30 December 1853, for Adelaide and Port Phillip; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF43DDD-F96C-11E9-AE98-95F2BC913559?image=209 (DIGITISED)
. . . Greenwood Sam'l / 22 / Printer / [for] M[elbourne] . . .
NOTE: Greenwood was Marked for Melbourne, but, during the week that the ship was docked in Adelaide, may well have decided to remain there
"CHRIST CHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", Adelaide Times [SA] (16 October 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207018617
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Anglican churches (general)
"MUSICAL", South Australian Register (25 October 1854), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49203853
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 (conductor); North Adelaide Choral Society (association)
"SOUTH AUSTRALIA. ARRIVAL OF THE BISHOP", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (15 December 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12963459
On Saturday morning, at an early hour, the preconcerted signal was visible at the Flagstaff, notifying the arrival of the Albemarle, the ship in which the Bishop of Adelaide embarked from England . . . A procession was then formed to escort his Lordship to the city, where he arrived about half-past 2 o'clock. He immediately proceeded to Trinity Church . . . 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Augustus Short (bishop); Josiah Wyke Daniel (conductor)
"VISITATION OF THE LORD BISHOP AT CHRISTCHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", South Australian Register (4 January 1855), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49304479
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 (vocalist)
"CHRISTCHURCH, NORTH ADELAIDE", Adelaide Observer (26 May 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158103758
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 "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 . . .
"WESLEYAN BAZAAR", South Australian Register (9 October 1856), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49758104
. . . 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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49777121
The quarterly concert and conversazione of this Institute was held on Friday evening, the 23rd instant . . . Several songs, duets, and glees followed, in which Mrs. Derrington and Messrs. Derrington, 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 (vocalists); East Torrens Institute (association)
"ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HINDMARSH", South Australian Register (26 August 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49785997
One of the most numerously-attended tea meetings ever held in the colony took place on Wednesday evening at Mr. Crawford's extensive corn-store, Hindmarsh, kindly lent for the occasion, and which was decorated with an immense profusion of evergreens. 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.
"MARRIED", The South Australian Advertiser (3 September 1858), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article782953
On the 2nd September, at Freeman-street Chapel, by the Rev. W. C. Evan, James, son of the Rev. J. Greenwood, late of Petersfield, Hants, to Anna Gemmil, eldest, daughter of Robert Tod, of North Adelaide.
ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel's elder brother James Greenwood, born Petersfield, 21 June 1829, and died Adelaide, SA, 26 June 1896
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (13 December 1860), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50027613
SINGING and MUSIC - Mr. S. GREENWOOD
(six years Organist of Christchurch, North Adelaide, and now of the Collegiate School Chapel)
begs to inform the Ladies 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Congregational psalmody (general)
"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 (organist)
[Advertisement], South Australian Register (2 September 1861), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50084685
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50085160
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, Duets, Songs and Sacred Music . . .
Melbourne, VIC (by 1862):
[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 August 1862), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5719760
The soiree which took place last evening at Hockin's Assembly-rooms, in aid of the funds of St. John's Church, Elizabeth street, was in every respect a success. Although upwards of 500 tickets had been printed, more were required . . . After the tables were removed, the choir of St. John's Church sang various solos, duets, and choruses, of sacred and secular music, commencing with the anthem of "Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel." Mr. S. Greenwood, the organist of St. John's, acted as conductor, and Mr. Plaisted presided at the pianoforte and harmonium . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Charles Plaisted (musician); Hockin's Rooms (Melbourne venue)
[News], The Argus (25 June 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6486813
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: Maggie Liddle (vocalist); Edwin Amery (vocalist); David Lee (organist); St. George's Hall (Melbourne venue)
[News], The Argus (6 October 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5736823
The "Art Union" System appears to be getting quite in vogue in Melbourne, there having been another of them, in conjunction with a concert given by Mr. S. Greenwood, organist of St. John's, assisted by an army of vocal and instrumental talent, at St. George's Hall, last evening. The prize on this occasion was an Erard's grand pianoforte. The affair, both as regards the concert and the Art-Union, was a success, the large hall having been well filled, while a great number of tickets (somewhere about 1,050) had been sold. Amongst the vocalists were Miss Hamilton, Miss Liddle, Mrs. Perryman (who made her first appearance here), and several other ladies and gentlemen well known to the patrons of music. Herr Elsasser presided at the piano-forte. The performance was a varied and acceptable one; and so enthusiastic were the audience that they encored nearly everything that was done, and as the encores were responded to the concert was prolonged to an almost inconveniently late hour. The drawing for the single prize excited considerable amusement and expectation amongst the holders of tickets, and it was long before the winning number 921 - was held up. The proceedings did not terminate until about half-past eleven o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Caroline Peryman (vocalist); Charles Elsasser (pianist); Art union (general)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (6 October 1863), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155022608
A grand concert and art union, given by a number of well-known musical professors and amateurs, on behalf of Mr. S. Greenwood, organist at St. Johns, who has recently sustained a heavy loss, came off at St. George's Hall, last night. The hall was crammed, and the efforts of the artistes, who gave their services, received warm recognition. The programme included a pleasing selection of choruses, part songs, ballads, duets, &c., and the music was all excellently performed. The principal vocalists were Miss Octavia Hamilton, Miss Liddle, Miss Budden, Miss Young, Mr. W. H. Williams, Mr. E. Exon, Mr. C. A. Donaldson, Mr. Silvanus Angus, Mr. C. Amery [sic], and Mr. Kursteiner. The instrumentalists who distinguished themselves were Herr Schott and Mr. Hornidge, who performed respectively, several solos upon the oboe and flute in a very meritorious manner. Herr Elsasser presided at the pianoforte, and, in addition to being an accomplished pianist, this gentleman proved himself a successful conductor. Several of the pieces had to be repeated, and the whole selection was most favorably received, as, from its unexceptionable rendering, it deserved to be. In the interlude, Mr. T. P. Hill gave his reading of Tennyson's "Charge of the 600." The prize in the Art Union, a grand piano by Erard, fell to to Mr. Detmold, of Swanston street. At the conclusion of the concert and art union, the benches were cleared from the hall, and dancing followed. The party did not break up until a late hour.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (vocalist); Edwin Exon (vocalist); Charles Alexander Donaldson (vocalist); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Alfred Frederick Kursteiner (vocalist); James Arthur Schott (oboe); John Pryce Hornidge (flute); Thomas Padmore Hill (elocutionist)
"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (28 July 1865), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155039002
The choir of St. John's church, assisted by several popular artistes and amateurs, gave a concert yesterday evening in St. George's Hall, in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Asylum. A very good programme, embracing several well known songs and operatic selections, had been prepared for the occasion by Mr. S. Greenwood, who conducted in his usual able manner. Miss Liddle, who had kindly volunteered her services, sang very sweetly "Home, sweet home," and was enthusiastically applauded for her rendering of it. Mr. Brown, who sang "Nil Desperandum" in place of "The Monks of Old," which was to have been given by Mr. Downes, was also most warmly received, and had to again respond to the wishes of the audience. Mr. Charles Horsley with Mr. J. O. F. [sic, J. & F.] Howson in Mendelssohn's trio "Andante and Scherzo," in D minor, were heard to perfection. The various choruses were admirably executed; the "Market Chorus" from Auber's "Masaniello," being specially noticeable for the amount of spirit with which it was given. There was a fair attendance, and no doubt a goodly sum will be handed over to the asylum as the results of the praiseworthy endeavors of the St. John's choir.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (pianist); John Jerome Howson (violinist); Frank Alfred Howson (cellist)
[News], The Herald (31 July 1866), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244422248
The annual concert in connection with the choir of St. John's Church was given last evening, at the new Australian-hall, Bourke-street east . . . There was a crowded attendance last evening, the room being filled up in every part. After the tea had been disposed of, the choir of the church, under the able conductorship of Mr. S. Greenwood, organist, gave a very good concert. The programme was judiciously selected, and the several songs were performed in a very agreeable manner. One of the features of the evening was a fantasia on airs from "Il Trovatore," performed on the silver cylinder flute by Mr. Harvie. "The Four-leaved Shamrock" was very well sung by Miss Ida Howson. This young lady possesses a very fair soprano voice, and with proper culture she will make an extremely pleasing vocalist. The chorus "Holy, holy power," from "Masaniello;" the Soldiers' Chorus, from "Faust;" and "From Oberon in Fairy Land," were extremely well sung by the choir of the church. At the close of the concert a number of articles left over from the bazaar were disposed of on the art union principle, and the evening's entertainment was brought to a conclusion. The prizes will be handed over to the winners between 10 and 12 o'clock to-day.
ASSOCIATIONS: Montague Harvie (flute); Ida Howson (vocalist)
"A TESTIMONIAL AND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT . . .", The Age (6 November 1867), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185502525
. . . to Mr. S. Greenwood (late organist of St. John's Church) takes place this evening, in the Manchester Unity Hall, Swanston-street, under the auspices of the choir of St. John's Church.
"THE VICTORIAN ASYLUM AND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND", The Argus (21 August 1868), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5824933
The opening of the new building erected by public subscription, aided by the Government, as a school and asylum for the blind in Victoria is the event of to-day . . . The institution in question stands off the St. Kilda road, nearly a mile beyond the Church of England Grammar School . . . The children are taught music and singing by Mr. S. Greenwood, late organist of St. John's Church, Melbourne, and the visitors of to-day will have an opportunity of ascertaining how far he has succeeded . . .
"VICTORIAN ASYLUM AND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND", The Argus (1 February 1869), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5826990
The second annual public meeting of the subscribers and friends of this institution was held on Saturday last [30 January], at three p.m. . . . The proceedings took place in one of the large school-rooms of the asylum, where the fine organ, lately built by Fincham, of Richmond, is located. The children were ranged in the organ-gallery, the girls on one side and the boys on the other . . . 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: George Fincham (organbuilder)
"MARRIAGES", The Argus (6 March 1869), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5825890
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.
[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: Arthur Ernest Howard Nickson (pupil)
"DEATHS", The Argus (13 July 1896), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8908549
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 (memoirist); Joseph Vardon (classmate); Jenkin Coles (former chorister); Josiah Eustace Dodd (organbuilder)
GREENWOOD, Thomas (Thomas GREENWOOD; Mr. GREENWOOD)
Musician, instrumental performer, cornopean player, carpenter, building and construction contractor
Born Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 2 March 1819; baptised Leeds, 3 May 1819; son of John GREENWOOD and Maria ?
Married [1] Louisa CARTER (d. 1866), Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 1841 (4th quarter)
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 15 January 1849 (immigrant per Duchess of Northumberland, aged "29")
Married [2] Bridget Delia McKENNA, VIC, 1870
Died South Yarra, VIC, 18 October 1881, aged "62"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Greenwood+1819-1881 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREENWOOD-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish church of Leeds, in the county of York, in the year 1819; register 1819, page 288; West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, RDP68/3A/3
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2252/records/5324247 (PAYWALL)
No. 585 / 1819 3 May / [born] 2d March 1819 / Thomas son of / John & Maria / Greenwood / St. Peter's Square / Serjeant in the 51st Reg't of Foot . . .
List of immigrants per ship Duchess of Northumberland, arrived Port Phillip, 15 January 1849; State Records Authority of NSW
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1204/records/276193 (PAYWALL)
. . . Greenwood Thomas / 29 / Carpenter / [Native place] Leeds Yorkshire . . .
Louisa / 35 / (wife) // Henry / 13 / (son) / [both born Leeds Yorkshire]
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 March 1850), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4771630
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 . . .
Galop - Post Horn - Koenig . . . Drum Polka - Jullien.
PART II. Overture - Semiramide - Rossini . . .
Jenny Lind Polka - Wallenstein . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Thomas and Emma Reed (conductor and vocalist, father and daughter); Charles Young (vocalist); Troy Knight (vocalist); Joseph Megson (musician); John Charles Thompson (musician); Ebenezer Lord (musician); William Pietzker (musician); Joseph Hore and sons (saxhorn players); Mr. Woodward (musician); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)
[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.
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Gouge (amateur); Mr. Jenkins (amateur); Thursday concerts (series); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (7 January 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226519362
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) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); William Joseph Cooze (vocalist, instrumentalist); Henry Frederick Hemy (pianist)
[Advertisement], The Argus (7 March 1851), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4776578
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Black Thursday bush fires (event); Joseph Wilkie (musicseller); Theodore Kawerau (vocalist); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (vocalist, instrumentalist); Theodore Felix Hue (musician)
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Peter's Melbourne in the county of Bourke in the year 1851; register 1848-59, page 58; St. Peter's Eastern Hill
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60584/records/28389 (PAYWALL)
No. 862 / [1851] July 11 / [born] Nov. 14 1850 / John Thomas [son of] Thomas & Louisa / Greenwood / Melbourne / Musician . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus (12 March 1852), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4783730
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. . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Bentley (pianist, vocalist)
"CITY POLICE COURT. Friday, August 24th . . . ASSAULT WITH VIOLENCE", The Age (25 August 1855), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154890630
Thomas Greenwood, a builder, was charged with committing an assault on Henry Bew, of the firm of Bew Brothers, Smith-street, Collingwood. It appeared that Greenwood had entered into a contract with complainant for the erection of certain premises in Collingwood, and that he was keeping possession until some matters, which were the subject of a trial in the Supreme Court, were adjusted; yesterday morning, however, Mr. Bew, who previously had put some goods in the shop, on finding the door fastened, made a forcible entry, and ordered the prisoner off the premises. This resulted in an encounter between the parties, which Mr. Bew alleged was commenced by the prisoner, but which statement was flatly contradicted by a person who was present at the time. The Bench dismissed the case.
"Funeral Notices", The Argus (15 June 1866), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5765306
THE Friends of Mr. THOMAS GREENWOOD, late Mayor of East Collingwood, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife to the place of interment, the Kew Cemetery.
"DEATHS", The Age (19 October 1881), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201992356
GREENWOOD - On the 18th October, at his residence, Punt-road, South Yarra, Thomas Greenwood, Esq., J.P. (contractor for the Malmsbury Reservoir), aged 62 years.
Probate and administration, Thomas Greenwood, died 17 October 1881; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/BC6D5A02-F1D2-11E9-AE98-6F3A991EECB5?image=1 (DIGITIED)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/7C9E0D68-F1DD-11E9-AE98-A3B4FDB1BFDC?image=1 (DIGITIED)
GREGG, John (John GREGG; J. GREGG; Mr. GREGG)
Musician, bass vocalist, professor of singing, theatrical manager, composer, music publisher (in England)
Born London, England, 20 August 1826; baptised St. James, Piccadilly, 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 Sacramento, CA, USA, 2 January 1873, aged "46"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Gregg+1826-1873 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREGG-John (shareable link to this entry)
Summary:
John Gregg was born in London on 20 August 1826, a son of William Henry Gregg, a gold beater, and his wife, Ann Clyde.
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 Staudigl in which Johann 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 under Louis Jullien's management 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 a blind composer, Alexander Mitchell (secretary of the Society for improving the social position of the blind), 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 the music of at least one song, Will o' the wisp (apparently never published and now lost), which was advertised for his benefit in Sydney on 31 May 1853 as "composed expressly for the occasion", but in fact was probably the same song he had previously sung in Melbourne in November 1852.
Gregg left Australia early in 1862 for California in company with Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi.
Having continued to appear in concert and opera until 1872, he died near Sacramento at New Year 1873, aged "46".
THANKS: To Kurt Ganzl (2017) for kindly sharing biographical information
Documentation:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint James, Westminster in the county Middlesex in the year 1826; register 1823-28, page 161; City of Westminster Archives Centre, STJ/PR/1/11
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61866/records/1823141 (PAYWALL)
No. 667 / [1826 September] 10 / John [son of] / William Henry & Ann / Gregg / Poland St. / Goldbeater / [born] Aug. 20 . . .
"HERR STAUDIGL", The musical world [London, England] (9 October 1845), 491
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=dfksAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA491 (DIGITISED)
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.)
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Staudigl (teacher)
[News], The morning post [London] (29 December 1846), 6
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18461229/049/0006 (PAYWALL)
The first entire English Concert given at Vienna took place on the 23rd of December, for the benefit of our young countryman, William Streathern [sic]. 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.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Streather [sic] (harpist)
[Advertisement], The musical world (1 May 1847), 291
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=FJMPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA291 (DIGITISED)
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelm Kuhe (pianist); John Parry (vocalist)
"HERR KUHE'S CONCERT", The musical world (22 May 1847), 335
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FJMPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA335 (DIGITISED)
The concert giver is a pianist of considerable pretensions, and his programme attracted a full audience to the Hanover Square Rooms . . . he vocal music provided by Herr Kuhe was sustained by the talents of Misses Dolby, Pyne, and L. Pyne, ( Sir George Smart's clever pupils, who have just returned from a successful professional trip to Paris,) . . . and Mr. Gregg (a promising pupil of Herr Staudigl) . . .
"DRURY LANE", The athenaeum [London, England] (15 January 1848), 66
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=x8hOAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA66 (DIGITISED)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18480222/013/0004 (PAYWALL)
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Jullien (musician, promoter); Hector Berlioz (conductor)
"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", London Evening Standard (5 October 1848), 3
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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: Julia Harland (vocalist)
[Advertisement], Freeman's Journal [Dublin, Ireland] (16 June 1849), 1
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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 . . .
[Advertisement], The illustrated London news (28 September 1850), 15
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ROYAL SOHO THEATRE, ENLGISH OPERA, COMMONWEALTH. -
Instrumentalists and Choralists can apply for engagements at the above theatre, from 11 to 4.
Vocalists desirous of being elected as Principals will please to attend the Committee of Examination,
on Monday and Wednesday next, from to 4, at the residence of J. GREGG, 9, Southampton-row, Bloomsbury.
"NEW ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE", The morning advertiser [London] (6 November 1850), 3
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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
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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, St. George, Bloomsbury, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1507/328/40
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2622654:8860 (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 (DIGITISED)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18510721/099/0007 (PAYWALL)
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Wilkie (musician); Edwin Gregg (brother, born 7 June 1833)
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 October 1852), 5
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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.
Mr. Percy Williams, and Mr. St. Albans, from the London Concerts.
Mr. Charles Wilkie will perform for the first time in Melbourne, on that moat fashionable instrument The English Concertina.
Full particulars and programme in to-morrow's paper.
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Edmund S. Albin (vocalist); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)
[Advertisement], The Argus (14 October 1852), 5
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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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Buddee (pianist, accompanist)
MUSIC: Rage thou angry storm (Benedict, from The gipsy's warning)
"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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Albert Frederic Mater (conductor); Thursday concerts (series)
"BETTER AND BETTER", The Argus (3 November 1852), 11
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The conductor of the weekly concerts quite outdoes himself this evening with the following programme . . .
PART I. Overture - Lodoiska.
Song - Will o' the Wisp, Mr. Gregg . . .
PART II. Selection from the the Creation, by Haydn . . .
Air - Now heaven in fullest glory shone, Mr. Gregg.
Recit. Our duty we have done, Mrs. Testar and Mr. Gregg.
Duett. - Graceful Consort, Mrs. Testar and Mr. Gregg.
Trio - On thee each living soul awaits, Mrs. Testar, Mr. Wilkinson, and 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' . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (musician); Sidney Nelson and family (musicians, entertainers); John Cragin Rainer and troupe (serenaders)
"THE WEEKLY CONCERTS", The Argus (2 February 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4789418
It appears that the efforts of the anti-musical members of the Committee of the Mechanics' Institution have not hitherto,
at all events been successful; as tomorrow night the usual concert is to be given, the programme containing many features of novelty.
PART I . . . Song - Mr. J. Gregg, "Fill the bowl with rosy wine" - Beuthin . . .
Recitative - Mr. J. Gregg, "To me what's mortal happiness," Air, "Man's misfortune" - Barnet . . .
PART II . . . Song - "The Lugger," Mr. J. Gregg - Sporle . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Chistopher Beuthin (English vocalist and composer); see also "MUSIC", The new monthly belle assemblé [London, England] (July 1850), 60
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=5MVNAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA60 (DIGITISED)
1. COME TO MY MERRY MOUNTAIN HOME. Words by John Gregg, Esq. Music by J. C. Beuthin. (Gregg.) . . .
[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (25 April 1853), 3
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ROYAL HOTEL. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS, A La Jullien.
WINTERBOTTOM'S BAND OF 30 PERFORMERS. THIS EVENING, MONDAY, APRIL 25TH, 1853 . . .
Mr. WINTERBOTTOM and Mr. HENRY MARSH in conjunction respectfully solicit the patronage of the gentry and public.
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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (musician, conductor); Henry Marsh (musician, promoter); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
MUSIC: Simon the cellarer (Hatton)
[Advertisement], The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator [Sydney, NSW] (14 May 1853), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251545566
ROYAL HOTEL. LAST NIGHT BUT SIX. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS A LA JULLIEN.
WHIT MONDAY MAY 16 AND DURING THE WEEK. Band of 30 performers.
VOCALIST. MR. JOHN GREGG, The celebrated Bass singer, from Theatre Royal Drury Lane, who will sing the following songs during the week: -
"As I view those scenes so charming," (La Sonnambula.) - Bellini.
"The heart bowed down," (Bohemian Girl). - Balfe.
"In this old chair," (Maid of Honor). - Balfe.
"The death of Nelson," - Braham.
"The ship on Fire," - H. Russell.
"The Queen of the Navy." - Guylott.
"Come Brothers' arouse," - Russell.
"The celebrated Drinking song," (Der Freischutz). - Weber.
"The. Exile," - Keller.
"Proudly and Wide my Standard's Flying," opera (Siege of Rochelle) - Balfe.
"I'm Afloat" - Loden.
"Fill the Bowl with Rosy Wine," - Kuchner.
"Revenge," - Hatton.
"The Blacksmith," - Cherry.
"Simon the Cellarer" - Loder.
Soloists. Cornet-a-Piston, - M. Henry Durant.
Leader, - Mr. Edward Tucker.
Bassoon, - Mr. Winterbottom.
STALLS HALF A CROWN. PROMENADE ONE SHLLLING. Commence at 8 o'clock.
ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Durant (cornet); Edward Tucker (violin, leader)
"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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Coleman Jacobs (pianist)
"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.
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (31 May 1853), 1
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ROYAL HOTEL. SCOTTISH FESTIVAL.
Under the patronage of several families of distinction.
JOHN GREGG'S BENEFIT. TO-NIGHT, Tuesday . . .
M. Winterbottom will perform on this occasion two new Solos composed expressly.
Mr. Coleman Jacobs, the celebrated Pianist, will make his second appearance.
PART I . . . New Polka - "The Ladies of Scotland" Winterbottom, composed expressly for the Scotch Festival.
Song - "Annie Laurie" - Mr. Gregg, as sung before Her Most Gracious Majesty on her visit to Balmoral . . .
PART II . . . Symphony - "Andante, Surprise" - Haydn. FIRST TIME . . .
Song - "Will o' the Wisp" - John Gregg - Mr. John Gregg composed expressly for the occasion, and accompanied on the Piano-forte by Mr. Coleman Jacobs . . .
"WINTERBOTTOM'S PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser NSW] (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 [Melbourne, VIC] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Annie Lewis (vocalist); Rowe's Circus (Melbourne venue)
"CONCERT", The Argus (5 August 1853), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4795375
Mr. Winterbottom was prevented by illness from being present at his concert last evening. An additional damp was thrown over the entertainment, we are sorry to say, by another rather meagre attendance; it is evident that vigorous exertions must be made, or these concerts will be apt to dwindle away altogether . . . 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 . . .
MUSIC: Mourn for the mighty dead (Henry Bishop); Arthur Wellesley (duke of Wellington) had died on 14 September 1852 and Bishop's song appeared in The illustrated London news on 25 September 1852
"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
We are puzzled to know how it is that Mr. Winterbottom can almost invariably draw crowded houses in so capacious a building as Rowe's Circus, while the attendance at his Thursday night Concerts is so often thin and discouraging. Last night, there was a great deal too much sitting-room vacant, although the performance deserved a more liberal patronage . . . 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 last but one of Mr. Winterbottom's Promenade Concerts took place on Saturday evening, and in spite of the badness of the weather, the Circus was filled . . . 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
One of the best concerts we have ever had the pleasure of attending in Melbourne took place at the Mechanics' Institution, on Monday [19 September], for the benefit, and under the direction, of Miss E. Smith . . . 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Emilie Smith (pianist)
"General Intelligence", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Winterbottom (actor); Edward Salamon (pianist)
"MR. WINTERBOTTOM'S CONCERT", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (2 November 1853), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65715428
The first of the scries of Professor Winterbottom's concerts took place at the Cornwall Assembly Rooms, on Monday evening last [31 October]. The attendance, although not numerous, was highly respectable. To compare the performances of Mr. Winterbottom's company with those of any other artistes who have appeared before the public of Launceston, would be doing Mr. Winterbottom and his associates injustice: their first concert was decidedly a chef d'oeuvre of vocal and instrumental music. 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Cornwall Assembly Rooms (Launceston venue)
"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Frank Howson (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (musician); Catherine Hayes ("Swan of Erin")
"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 [VIC] (From our own Correspondent) Sandhurst, January 12th, 1854", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)
"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . BENDIGO LYCEUM ", South Australian Free Press [Adelaide, SA] (11 March 1854), 10
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245655423
Messrs. Yates and Gregg, who first had the management of the Bendigo Theatre, have brought up Mr. Winterbottom and his celebrated band for the purpose of establishing Promenade Concerts a la Jullien, on the Bendigo, or, all events, of treating the public here to some good music. They have taken the circular tent formerly known as the Casino, and have rechristened it as above. The Lyceum opened for the first time on Saturday night. The arrangements for the accommodation of the audience had not been completed, and consequently were not so comfortable and convenient as they will be. There was tolerably good attendance, and the greatest pleasure was manifested with the performances. The concert commenced with the Overture to the "Italian in Algiers," performed in a very spirited style . . . Mr. Gregg's song, "Will o' the Wisp," was excellent; his low notes were well-toned. Subsequently Mr. Gregg sang "Simon the Cellarer," which requires no comment, and along with Miss Lewis, a duet called the "Singing Lesson," a pleasant piece of music . . . Altogether^ the lovers of harmony had a genuine treat, and it is to be hoped that the undertaking will prove successful.
ASSOCIATIONS: Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"BENDIGO (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Sandhurst, August 14th, 1854 . . . THEATRICALS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (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 Wernham, Juliet, in a very creditable manner.
ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Wernham (actor); Elizabeth Herbert (actor)
[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 . . . Madame Carandini's Elvino was also a first-class performance . . . As may easily be imagined, the necessary transposition of the music to suit the soprano register did not improve it, but as the alterations were cleverly made by M. Lavenu, and the rule was in the hands of an excellent singer and actress, the part was still admirably sustained, and left us little to regret. The opera was repeated last evening to another crowded house.
ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)
"MASANIELLO", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (27 October 1856), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154870496
Auber's magnificent opera of Masaniello is to be produced for the first time at the Theatre Royal this evening. For the purpose of mounting this splendid work with the best effect, new scenery, costumes, and pyrotechnic effects have been prepared, and above all, the services of the English Opera Company secured. Mr. Farquharson, is to take the character of the Fisherman; Mr. Sherwin, that of Alfonzo; and Miss Harland, his betrothed. Mr. Gregg and Madame Strebinger have assigned to them the other principal parts.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Julia Harland (as above, vocalist); Therese Ferdinand Strebinger (dancer); English Opera Company (troupe)
"OPERA", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (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.
"THE OPERA HOUSE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (1 May 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154824814
Last evening, the Princess's Theatre was moderately well filled in all parts to witness the second production of Donizetti's grand dramatic opera, "Lucrezia Borgia" . . . Madame Bishop sustained her arduous part throughout the entire evening, with her accustomed energy and success, and was ably supported by Madame Sara Flower as Orsini, Madame Naej as the Princess Negroni, and Mr. John Gregg as Gubetta . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Sara Flower (vocalist); Madame Leon Naej (vocalist); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"OUR LYCEUM THEATRE", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (26 October 1857), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60260442
A concert, under the patronage of the officers of the 77th Regiment, was given on Saturday night at the Lyceum Theatre. The artistes who lent their assistance on the occasion were Madame Sarah Flower, Mr. F. Howson, Mr. J. Howson . . . Mr. John Gregg, and Signor Cavalini. Mr. Packer presided at the pianoforte. The excellent band of the 77th Regiment also performed . . . Of Madame Sarah Flower's and Messrs. J. and F. Howson's performances we need only say that we never heard them in better voice; they are such old favourites that further notice of them is here unnecessary. Mr. John Gregg is less known, and a few words with reference to him may not be uninteresting. He has a fine powerful voice, and his rendering of "As I view those scenes" and "Revenge" was very good. There is, however, something of harshness in his style, caused in a measure by the system be adopts to give effect to his singing. This is to be easily remedied, and we do not doubt, when better known, he will become a favourite with the public . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: John Howson (vocalist); Pompeo Cavallini (master, 77th band); Charles Sandys Packer (pianist, accompanist); Band of the 77th Regiment (military); Lyceum Theatre (Sydney venue)
"HAYMARKET THEATRE - THE 'BOHEMIAN GIRL'", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (13 December 1858), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87985518
That the Opera of the "Bohemian Girl," produced at the Haymarket Theatre on Saturday night was not a triumphant success - as the playbills would say may be mainly attributed to this fact. We have pretty good authority for believing that a large majority of the audience there on the occasion was composed of parties who had had the opportunity of hearing this popular opera on the stage where it was produced, and where the musical resources of the establishment were so much greater. - Where the baton of the orchestral director was wielded by the gifted composer of the opera himself - Balfe . . . For our own part, thinking such comparisons are unfair, and that it would be unwise to judge of an opera on Bendigo by a standard which we might set up in London, we are content to take "the goods the god's provide," and be thankful that, being so far in the bush - as some of the Melbourne folks say when speaking of our locale - we have it in our power to go of an evening and hear some of the best modern operas performed by a company which, if not quite equal to that of Drury Lane, is, certainly, as a whole, one of the best we have ever heard in the colony . . . Too much, praise cannot be bestowed on Miss Julia Harland for her singing in the part of Arline . . . Mr. Gregg as Count Arnheim was excellent, and Mr. Hancock in the part of Florenstein played very well. The singing by the former of "The heart bowed down" met with well deserved plaudits from the audience. The music in the orchestral department, under the able direction of Mr. Linley Norman, was from the overture to the finale most efficiently rendered. The last act of "Norma" concluded the performances . . . We see that the opera of "Maritana" will be produced to-night.
ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Hancock (vocalist); Linly Norman (musical director); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)
"MUSIC. THE OPERA - PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 June 1859), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13026880
The first performance of what may now certainly be called the Operatic Season, took place at the Prince of Wales on Saturday night. The house was filled throughout by the admirers of the lyric drama, to witness the representation of Signor Verdi's Trovatore - the opera selected for the opening, and, from the universal applause which followed the termination of each morceau, the production may be regarded as something more than a mere succes d'estime. There were, undoubtedly, many difficulties to overcome before the corps operatique could be brought to that degree of discipline which is essential to a complete rendering of concerted music; yet Mr. Lavenu, by dint of severe drilling has managed to bring all well under the guidance of his baton . . . The parts ot Il Comte di Luna and Manrico were ably filled by Messrs. Gregg and Sherwin . . . Mr. Gregg has been more recently heard than either of the other artistes who are now his colleagues - he is energetic in voice and action, and as the Count certainly did his part towards the development of Verdi's conception, in that portion of the concerted music allotted to him . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Prince oF Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)
"THE ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (23 October 1860), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8793859
Perhaps Italian Opera was seldom presented under greater difficulties than at the Theatre Royal last evening, and certainly never in the face of equal difficulties achieved a more genuine success. Il Trovatore was performed without, a chorus and almost without an orchestra. The piano which had been prepared for the occasion was silent, no instrumentalist having been found willing at almost a moment's notice and at first sight to read off the libretto of the opera. The few instruments that were available however, were in the hands of masters of their art Mr. Winterbottom on the double bass, and Monsieur Paltzer and Mr. Megson on the viola, played with great taste and execution, and did much to atone for the want of orchestral power. Of course in the absence of the pianoforte accompaniment the Opera was heard to disadvantage, but the magnificent singing and acting of Signor and Signora Bianchi made more than amends, and caused the audience to lose sight of every drawback . . . In the hands of those really great artistes who were most ably seconded by Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, and Mr. Gregg, the Opera was presented in a style in which it had never before been seen in this colony, and on the fall of the curtain the whole of the company were enthusiastically recalled . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); Mary Ellen and Edward Hancock (vocalists); Jacques Paltzer (violin); Joseph Megson (viola); Italian Opera Company (troupe); Royal Victoria Theatre ("Theatre Royal", Hobart venue)
"THE ITALIAN OPERA", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (5 March 1861), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article831219
The favorite opera of "La Sonnambula" was produced on Monday evening [4 March], at the Victoria Theatre, before a numerous and most respectable audience. The piece was very well placed upon the stage, and the various parts were sustained with much spirit. Signora Bianchi performed the part of Amina, and appeared to decided advantage. She was in excellent voice . . . Signor Bianchi made a capital Elvino . . . Mr. John Gregg played the character of Count Rodolpho, but scarcely appeared to so great advantage as we should have anticipated, with such a fine part. Mr. Gregg's forte, however, appears to be more in dialogue and scene than in solo parts, for, with the exception of one or two instances, he has seldom pleased us in his solo performances. In rapid dialogue (on the contrary) he is really fine, and seldom fails to please the audience. The beautiful aria, "When I view those charms so charming," was delivered in good voice, but with less effect than we have heard it given by others. Miss Harland as Lisa, sung and acted well . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)
[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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Emma and Clelia Howson (vocalists); Flora Harris (vocalist); Ellen and William Cordner (vocalist and pianist); William James Macdougall (vocalist); Enrico Grossi (vocalist); Frank Alfred Howson (conductor)
"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 - . . . Signor and Signora Bianchi . . . Signor Grossi . . . J. Gregg, and 15 in the steerage.
En route to, and in California (1862-73):
"From the Sandwich Islands", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (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 . . . Mr. John Gregg, Signor E. Grossi . . . and nine others.
"MR. JOHN GREGG AT SAN FRANCISCO", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (30 August 1862), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199060162
We copy the following from the San Francisco Bulletin.
Our readers will recollect that Signor and Signora Bianchi sailed for California. They were accompanied by Mr. Gregg and Signor Grossi: -
"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 . . ."
"THE ITALIAN OPERA", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (18 October 1865), 3
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18651018.2.11
The Brambilla troupe offered ample compensation last evening for the deficiencies observed in the production of "La Traviata." With an orchestra reinforced and a chorus, not very strong in good voices, but held under judicious control, "Lucia di Lammermoor" was performed in a style which merited the hearty approbation bestowed by the audience . . . John Gregg, as Ashton, also appeared to much more advantage than on the previous evening, acting with vigor and judgment, and displaying the full resources of his naturally rich voice. The use of English words in Italian opera is an innovation of Gregg's which will hardly meet with critical approval . . .
"SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE . . . San Francisco, August 25th, 1867", Trinity Journal [CA, USA] (7 September 1867), 4
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=TJ18670907.2.14
. . . The Bianchis have been singing to poor houses in Portland, Oregon, where the death of John Gregg, the accomplished baritone, is announced [sic] . . .
"THE CONCERT", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (30 May 1872), 3
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18720529.2.16
An excellent entertainment was given at Turner Hall last night by Signora and Signer Catalano, Madame Goldstone and John Gregg, many of the favorite gems of Italian opera being rendered in a manner deserving of high praise. The audience was, as compared with the merit of the performance, quite small.
Death, John Gregg, 1873; California State Library Mortuary Records (Northern California), 1849-1900; Sacramento, California; Microfilm Reel 5
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2054/records/38359 (PAYWALL)
Gregg John / Born England / Died Sacramento, January 2, 1873, aged 46 years. County Hospital. Abscess. Dr. G. A. White. Buried Sacramento, New Helvetia Cemetery.
"Mortality Report", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (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 [TAS] (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 Laglaise, 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Jean-Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist)
Musical publications and musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):
Come to my merry mountain home (the poetry by J. Gregg; music byy J. C. Beuthin; London, 1850)
Copy at the British Library
ASSOCIATIONS: John Chistopher Beuthin (English vocalist and composer)
"MUSIC", The new monthly belle assemblé [London, England] (July 1850), 60
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=5MVNAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA60 (DIGITISED)
1. COME TO MY MERRY MOUNTAIN HOME. Words by John Gregg, Esq. Music by J. C. Beuthin. (Gregg.) . . .
The last crusade [Die Treuen Brüder] (opera, music by Alexander Mitchell, 1850)
WORDS ONLY SURVIVE
The last crusade: a grand romantic opera, in three acts, the music by the celebrated blind composer, Alexander Mitchell, the libretto by Burdett Vyse, esq.; the music of the above opera is published for the composer by J. Greig [sic], 9, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury; represented for the first time at the New English Opera House, Dean Street, Soho, on Tuesday, November 5, 1850 (London: Printed and published by W. S. Johnson, [1851])
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100202111 (DIGITISED)
https://www.loc.gov/item/2010658557 (DIGITISED)
ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Mitchell (composer, secretary of the Society for improving the social position of the blind)
Forget me not, when absent (from The last crusade above)
WORDS ONLY SURVIVE; Royal Exhibition song book (London: [1851]), 598
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=iFW5XSJU5O0C&pg=PA598 (DIGITISED)
FORGET ME NOT, WHEN ABSENT. [Music by - J. Gregg.]
Forget me not, when absent, love from me!
Recall to mind the moments past!
Alas! those hours can ne'er return to me . . .
Wine! Wine! (from The last crusade above)
WORDS ONLY SURVIVE; Royal Exhibition song book (London: [1851]), 625
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=iFW5XSJU5O0C&pg=PA625 (DIGITISED)
WINE! WINE! [Music by J. Gregg.]
Wine! wine1 drowns all sorrow, / Once beneath its gay control, /
Bright, bright shines the morrow, / Deeply drain the magic bowl . . .
Oh! my love (unattributed; London, by 1851)
WORDS ONLY SURVIVE; Royal Exhibition song book (London: [1851]), 575
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=iFW5XSJU5O0C&pg=PA575 (DIGITISED)
OH! MY LOVE [Music - at Gregg's]
Why art thou from me so far / Oh! my love /
Mildly shines above each star / Oh! my love . . .
Will o' the wisp (composed Gregg; Melbourne and Sydney, 1852-53)
"BETTER AND BETTER", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 November 1852), 11
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787944
The conductor of the weekly concerts quite outdoes himself this evening with the following programme . . . PART I . . . Song - Will o' the Wisp, Mr. Gregg . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Thursday concerts (series)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (31 May 1853), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12946298
ROYAL HOTEL. SCOTTISH FESTIVAL . . .
JOHN GREGG'S BENEFIT. TO-NIGHT, Tuesday . . .
PART II . . . Song - "Will o' the Wisp" - John Gregg - Mr. John Gregg composed expressly for the occasion, and accompanied on the Piano-forte by Mr. Coleman Jacobs . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Coleman Jacobs (pianist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
GREGORY, Edmund Howard (Edmund GREGORY; Edmund Howard GREGORY; Mr. E. H. GREGORY; Mr. GREGORY)
Venue proprietor, licensed victualler, caterer, cook, confectioner
Born London, England, 28 January 1825; baptised St. Pancras, 20 January 1833 [sic]; son of George Benjamin GREGORY and Mary PEARCE
Married Emma BROOKS (1825-1901), St. George, Bloomsbury, London, England, 9 September 1846
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1854
Died Ballarat, VIC, 15 April 1910, aged "84/85"
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:
Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint Pancras in the county of Middlesex in the year 1833; register 1832-34, page 179; London Metropolitan Archives, P90/Pan1/018
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/167360 (PAYWALL)
No. 112 / [1833 January] 20th / Edmund [son of] / George Benjamin & mary / Gregory / Everett Street / Cook / Said to be born 28 Jan'y 1825 . . .
1846, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. George Bloomsbury in the county of Middlesex; register 1845-47, page 122; London Metropolitan Archives, P82/GEO1/031
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/5121539 (PAYWALL)
No. 243 / [1846] September 9th / Edmund Gregory / of full age / Bachelor / Confectioner / 23 Everett Street / [son of] George Benjamin Gregory / Confectioner
Emma Brooks / of full age / Spinster / - / 49 Marchmont Street / [daughter of] - / . . . [witnesses] George Benjamin Gregory / Ellen Gregory
England census, 30 March 1851, St. John, Paddington; UK National Archives, HO107/1467/834/41
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/2083637 (PAYWALL)
9 Grove Terrace / Edmund Gregory / Head / Mar. / 26 / Cook Confectioner employing 5 servants / [born] Midd'x London
Emma / Wife / 26 // Edmund / Son / 3 // Charles / 2 // George / 5 months / [all born Middlesex] . . .
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (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 connection 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 conducted 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: George Douglas Callen (conductor, master, 12th band); Emile Coulon (vocalist); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Eliza Stewart (vocalist); Minnie and George Clifford (vocalists); George Peck (violinist); Charles Bial (pianist); Band of the 12th Regiment (military); 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.
[Advertisement], The Argus (10 May 1855), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4807907
COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT from the Inhabitants of Sandridge to Mr. A. PHILLIPS,
On the occasion of his departure from that place, a token of esteem for his character as a private citizen,
and as a mark of appreciation of his exertions as manager of the Sandridge Theatre.
To be held at the SANDRIDGE THEATRE, On Thursday, 10th May . . .
The Committee has pleasure in announcing that it has engaged the services of . . .
Miss Louisa Swannell, the Australian Nightingale (by permission of Mr. Gregory) . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Swannell (vocalist); Alfred Phillips (actor, manager); Sandridge Theatre (Port Melbourne venue)
"DEATHS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (19 April 1910), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184293937
GREGORY. - On the 15th April, at Ballarat, Edmund Howard, dearly beloved father of Charles, Emma, Nellie, William, Mary, Rose and Rhoda, aged 85 years. Interred privately.
[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)
Publican, ? musical amateur, ? 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. Tuesday, August 4 . . . PUBLICAN'S LICENSES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (5 August 1857), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113016253
. . . Robert Gregson, Devil's Elbow, Woolshed, granted . . .
"POLICE COURT. WOOLSHED. Thursday, August 20", 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 £8 from the dwelling house of Robert Gregson, Bridge Inn, Upper Woolshed.
GREIG, Mrs. (Mrs. GREIG; Mrs. GRIEG [sic])
Vocalist, ballad singer, Shakespearian reader
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)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Greig+c1854 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREIG-Mrs (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
"LEVEN - MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC READINGS", Fife Herald [Scotland] (4 December 1851), 3
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000447/18511204/014/0003 (PAYWALL)
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000447/18520930/012/0003 (PAYWALL)
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](imageslocal/greig-mrs-1852-12-02-glasgow.jpg)
[Advertisement], Glasgow Herald [Scotland] (22 November 1852), 1
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000060/18521122/001/0001 (PAYWALL)
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 she will 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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18540329/037/0004 (PAYWALL)
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
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=VrcOAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA775
Per Hotspur, from PLYMOUTH . . . FROM CAPE . . . Mrs. Greig and 3 children . . .
"INDIA", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (5 May 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959033
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 [Sydney, NSW] (19 May 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60194631
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. Greig and 4 children . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 June 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955355
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 (proprietor); Royal Polytechnic Institution (Sydney venue)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 June 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955617
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.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (pianist); Abraham Emanuel (pianist); Ernesto Spagnoletti senior (vocalist); but note that her first appearance was apparently postponed to 13 June, as below
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 June 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959369
GRAND DRAMATIC, VOCAL, and INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT. -
Mrs. GREIG, the celebrated Shakeperian 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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12952183
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.
See also programme, Greig's musical numbers as above, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 June 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12952197
MUSIC: Kathleen Mavourneen (Crouch); The musical wife (Parry)
"MRS. GREIG'S ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 June 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958850
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, Messrs.] 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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955055
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 was apparently also postponed, to 29 June, the program remaining substantially as above; see [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 June 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12960685
"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: Roger Therry (judge); Charles Fitzroy (governor)
MUSIC: Dermot Astore (Crouch); Twas on a Sunday morning (Frank Mori)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 July 1854), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12956748
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); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)
"CLASSICAL READINGS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12951130
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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12951904
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 . . .
MUSIC: The you'll remember me (Balfe, from The Bohemian girl); Oh! after many roving years [The happy valley] (C. E. Horn)
"MRS. GREIG'S FAREWELL BENEFIT", Empire (11 July 1854), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60197288
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.
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARANCES", Empire (22 July 1854), 4
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60196903
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
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002926/18541221/023/0008 (PAYWALL)
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)
Musician, amateur vocalist, actor, bandsman, Band of the 4th Regiment, drummer, drum major, soldier
Born Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, 9 November 1813; baptised Kirkcaldy, 22 November 1813; son of Andrew GREIG and Margaret CARSTAIRS
Enlisted (4th Regiment), Edinburgh, Scotland, 21 July 1827 (aged "15")
Arrived (part of band with headquarters) Sydney, NSW, 27 August 1832 (per Clyde, from Deptford, 14 April, Portsmouth, 9 May)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 9 August 1837 (per John, for India)
Married Susanna WILLIAMS (1823-1904), Stoke Damerel, Devon, England, 2 November 1850
Discharged (4th Regiment) England, 27 July 1852 (aged "39")
Died London, England, 1885 (4th quarter), aged "72"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Andrew+Greig+1813-1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREIG-Andrew (shareable link to this entry)
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 4th Regiment (military)
Documentation:
Andrew Greig was a private soldier and bandsman in the Band of the 4th Regiment on arrival in Sydney in August 1822, however, from 8 April 1833, and for the rest of his time in Australia, he served as a drummer. Nevertheless, he may well have continued to perform with the band occasionally as before as an instrumentalist (though what instrument or instruments he played, other than drums or fife, is not recorded), and also notably with them as an actor and vocalist in the Garrison theatricals at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, in 1836 and 1837. Apart from his roles in the plays and farces, Greig was noted for his repeated performances, in character, of the drummer's song of Darby Kelly. And although he was not named in the press reports of the earlier Parramatta season of 1835, it was almost certainly Greig who performed the same song then.
Greig later served 10 years in India, being promoted twice to corporal, and twice to drum major, the second promotion in each case having followed his conviction, demotion, and imprisonment after a court martial. On his discharge in 1852 his overall conduct, however, was judged to be good. While he was with the regiment in Stoke Damerel, Devon, in 1850, he married, probably without the knowledge or permission of his superiors, since he was still listed as an unmarried soldier in the 1851 census. After retiring from the regiment he served as a sergeant in the Devon Militia.
Documentation:
Baptisms, Kirkcaldy, Fife, 1813; Scotland, births and baptisms
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60143/records/3085988 (PAYWALL)
22 November 1813 / born 9 November 1813 / Andrew son of / Andrew Greig and Margaret Carstairs
Pay-list of the 4th or King's Own Regiment of foot from 1 April to 30 September 1832; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2214
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1642540539 (DIGITISED)
Privates . . . 633 / Greig And'w / Band / [embarked] Convict Ship "Clyde" . . .
Sydney, NSW (27 August 1832 to 9 August 1837):
Pay-list of the 4th or King's Own Regiment of foot from 1 April to 30 June 1833; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2215
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1642468273 (DIGITISED)
Privates . . . 633 / Greig And'w / to Drummer 8th April . . .
Pay-list of the 4th or King's Own Regiment of foot from 1 July to 30 September 1833; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2215
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1642457820 (DIGITISED)
Drummer and Fifers . . . 633 / Greig And'w . . .
"FOURTH OR KING'S OWN THEATRE, PARRAMATTA", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (2 July 1835), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12852558
Under the immediate patronage of Colonel Breton and the Officers of His Majesty's Fourth Regiment of Foot, on the evening of Monday the 29th June, His Majesty's servants introduced to a crowded audience, (consisting of nearly three hundred persons,) the little comedy of Lover's Vows . . . The Duet of All's Well, was then sung, in good style, and loudly applauded. A comic Song, loudly encored. Darby Kelly, with his drum - well . . . The orchestra is admirable; far superior to any thing generally witnessed in the Colony; in singing and music, generally speaking, the Theatre Royal cannot compete with our little house. His Majesty's Servants will perform, for the amusement of their patrons, on the evening of Monday, the 6th instant, Lover's Vows, with The Lying Valet, and various other amusements. - (Correspondent.)
ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 4th Regiment (military); Garrison theatricals (general)
"Fourth or King's Own Theatre, Parramatta", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (9 July 1835), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12852608
By especial desire of Lieutenant-Colonel Breton, his Majesty's Servants introduced to an overflowing house Lover's Vows, and What Next, with considerable improvements and taste . . . The overture of "Guilleaume Tell," played by the full band, under the able direction of Mr. Coleman, (master) excited great attention from all parts of the house, and was a great treat to all lovers of music. A Glee was well sung, and as well received, when the song of "Darby Kelly" was called for from all parts of the house, which was sung and loudly encored . . . As Lover's Vows, with What Next, was performed by desire, the performance as announced for Monday, will take place on the evening of Friday the 10th instant, when his Majesty's Servants will perform Lover's Vows, after which, a variety of Music and Singing, to conclude with the laughable farce of The Lying Valet. - (Correspondent.)
ASSOCIATIONS: George Coleman (master, 4th band)
[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (11 July 1836), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12854687
THEATRE ROYAL. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL OF INDUSTRY, ON FRIDAY EVENING, the 15th July, 1836,
His Majesty's Servants of the Fourth, The King's Own Regiment, will perform, for the amusement of the Public, the romantic Melo-Drama of
BAMFYLDE MOORE CAREW; OR, THE GIPSY OF THE GLEN . . . Judge - Andrew Greig . . .
Overture - GUY MANNERING, in character, by the full Band.
AFTER WHICH, A COMIC DANCE BY M. BARBER,
AND THE FOLLOWING GLEES AND SONGS: -
GLEE - "Give me the Soldier," by Messrs. Paton, Cownley, and Lomax.
SONG - "Darby Kelly," by A. Greig.
GLEE - "Dame Durdon," by Messrs. Paton, Cownley, and Lomax.
GLEE - "When Arthur First," by Messrs. Paton, Cownley, and Lomax.
The whole to conclude with the very laughable Farce of THE MOCK DOCTOR. Sir Jasper - Andrew Greig . . .
The Band of the King's Own will compose the Orchestra on this occasion, under the Management of Mr. Coleman, the Master,
when several favourite Airs will be performed . . .
We have heard that their exertions in the cause of charity were eminently successful;
the receipts having, as we learn, exceeded one hundred pounds . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Bourke (governor); Michael Barber (dancer, 4th); David Paton (vocalist, 4th); John Cownley (bandsman, 4th); William Lomas (bandsman, 4th); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)
MUSIC: Darby Kelly [My grandsire beat a drum so neat / His name was Darby Kelly, O . . ."] ("Irish song", words by Thomas Dibdin; music by John Whitaker)
"THE THEATRE", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (19 July 1836), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36854192
On Friday evening the band of the 4th Regiment performed at the Theatre Royal, for the benefit of the School of Industry. His Excellency, suite, and family, with a vast concourse of the most respectable inhabitants, were present. Bedsides the melodrama of Bamfylde More Carew and the farce of the Mock Doctor, there were several capital glees and other songs, and a most laughable dance . . . Bamfylde More Carew was got up excellently; and, considering the circumstances of the performers, was played surprisingly well . . . One or two of the songs, particularly Darby Kelly, in character, met with loud encores . . .
[Playbill], His Majesty's Servant of the King's Own Regiment . . . Friday evening, the 21st of October 1836; State Library of New South Wales
https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/235980798
https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/93QVXBW1/vvr52yx36koZ0 (DIGITISED)
Under the distinguished Patronage OF His Excellency the Governor,
HIS MAJESTY'S SERVANTS OF THE KING'S OWN REGIMENT, WILL PERFORM, For the Benefit of the Sydney Dispensary,
AND FOR THE AMUSEMENT OF THE PUBLIC, ON FRIDAY EVENING, the 21st of October, 1836, Dibdin's celebrated Comedy of
THREE WEEKS AFTER MARRIAGE, When, by particular desire, the performance will open with Balff's [sic, Balfe's] Grand Chorus of "Vive le Roi," in Character . . .
Glee - "How merrily we live that Soldiers be."
Song -"Darby Kelly" in Character, by A. Greig.
Duett - "Thou hast left me ever, Jamie" . . .
AFTER WHICH, THE LAUGHABLE FARCE OF THE LYING VALET . . .
Overture, in character, by the full Band.
MARKET CHORUS, FROM MASSANIELLO, IN CHARACTER . . .
Finale - "HAIL, ALL HAIL, OUR PATRIOT KING," By the whole Company.
The whole to conclude with the very laughable Farce of The Brave Irishman . . . Doctor Gallypot - Andrew Greig . . .
FINALE - "HAIL, ALL HAIL, OUR PATRIOT KING," By the whole Company.
The Band of the King's Own Regiment will compose the Orchestra on this occasion, under the management of Mr. Coleman,
the Master, when several favourite Airs will be performed . . .
[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (8 May 1837), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12862539
Theatre Royal Sydney. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, 9th May, 1837, His Majesty's Servants of the 4th (the King's Own) Regiment, will perform the Romantic Melo Drama of Bampfylde Moore Carew;
When, by particular desire, the Performances will open with Overture "CALIPH DE BAGDAD" . . . Judge - Andrew Greig . . .
After which, MR. W. WALLACE, Who has kindly offered his services, will perform A Grand Fantasia on the Violin,
In which will be introduced the favourite Scotch Airs The Soldier's Return, and Auld Robin Gray . . .
Song - Darby Kelly, in character, by A. Greig.
A Comic Song by Mr. Buckingham.
Buy a Broom, by Mrs. Taylor.
The whole to to conclude with the very laughable Farce of THE MOCK DOCTOR . . . Sir Jasper - A. Greig . . .
The Band of the King's Own will compose the Orchestra on this occasion, under the management of Mr. Coleman, the Master, when several favourite Airs will be performed . .
ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (civilian, violinist); George Buckingham (civilian actor, vocalist); Maria Taylor (actor, vocalist)
After Australia (from August 1837):
Discharge, no. 633, Drum Major Andrew Greig, Bury, 24 May 1852; UK National Archives, WO97/1975/80
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1975/080/001 (PAYWALL)
HER MAJESTY'S 4th King's Own Reg't of Foot . . . Bury 24th May 1852 . . .
Discharge of no. 633, Drum Major Andrew Greig . . . by trade a Baker . . .
was BORN in the Parish of Kirkcaldy in or near the town of Kirkcaldy in the county of Fifeshire
and was ATTESTED for the 4th Kings Own Regiment of Foot at Edinburgh . . .
on the 21st July 1828 at the age of 15 years . . .
the SERVICE up to this day . . . 20 years 306 days; during which period, he served abroad 15 10/12 years, viz. -
in New South Wales 4 years 11 months / in the East Indies 10 years 11 months . . .
DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of Unfitness for further service . . .
Detailed Statement of Service . . .
4th Foot / Private / 19th July 1828 / 31st Dec'r 1828 / Under age
Private 1st Jan'y 1829 / 18th July 1831 / Under age
Drivate / 19th July 1831 / 7th April 1833 / [over 18]
Appointed Drummer / 8 April 1833 / 20th Aug't 1839 . . .
Promoted Drum Major as Serjeant / 20th May 1847 . . .
Tried, Imprisoned and Sentence to be reduced / 30th Jan'y 1848
Promoted Drim Major as Serjeant / 1st Jan'y 1849 / 24th May 1852 . . .
Further service from the 25th May 1852 to the 27th July 1852 when finally discharged - 64 days
MEDICAL REPORT . . . He is Asthmatic and declined in activity from length of service . . .
his disability is, in great degree, the wear of much tropical, and the length of his general service;
it has not been aggravated by vice, or misconduct.
FINAL DESCRIPTION . . . 21st July 1852 Aged 39 years / 5 feet 7 1/2 inches . . .
1850, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of Stoke Damerel in the county of Devon; register page 20;
https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBPRS/PLY/004634236/00021 (PAYWALL)
No. 39 / 2 November 1850 / Andrew Greig / 37 / Bachelor / Carpenter / 4 Chapel St. / [son of] Andrew Greig / Shoemaker
Susanna Williams / 28 / Spinster / - / 27 Chapel Street / [daughter of] Richard Williams / Mine agent . . .
England census, 30 March 1851, Devonport, Stoke Damerel, Devon; UK National Archives, HO107/1881/467/12
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/6750129 (PAYWALL)
. . . Andrew Greig / Soldier / Unm. [sic] / 39 / Soldier / [born] Fife Kirkcaldy
Discharge, Colour Sergeant Andrew Greig, 23 September 1873; Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Disability and Royal Artillery Out-Pensions; UK National Archives, WO116/106
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60917/records/200596 (PAYWALL)
23 September 1873 / South Devon Militia / Colour Sergeant Andrew Greig / aged 59
England census, 1861, Devonport, St. Andrew, Devon; UK National Archives, RG9/1440/17/28
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/16014826 (PAYWALL)
6 Devonshire Cottages / Andrew Greig / Head / Mar / 47 / Ex. Srjt. Army Serjt. Militia / [born] Fife Scotland
Susanna / Wife / 38 // - / [born] / St. Austle Cornwall
Harriet / 8 / [born] Plymouth // Mary / 6 / [born] Devonport // Emma / 5 / [born] Plymouth // Henry / 3 / [born] Waterford Ireland . . .
England census, 1881, St George Bloomsbury, London; UK National Archives, RG11/320/5/5
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/7572/records/14601618 (PAYWALL)
42 Woburn Pl. / Andrew Greig / Head / Mar. / 69 / Boarding House Keeper / [born] Scotland Fife
Susanna / Wife / 59 / - / [born] Cornwall St Austell // Donald / Son / Unm. / 29 / Dentist / [born] Devon Plymouth / [and 7 boarders and 1 servant]
GRENNO, Giovanni (Giovanni GRENNO; GRENO; John GRENNO)
Musician, drummer, violinist, miner
Born (? Italy), c. 1817
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by June 1854
Died Ballarat, VIC, 30 September 1879, aged "62"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Grenno+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GRENNO-Giovanni (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 June 1854), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809237
ROWE'S CIRCUS. Concert Extraordinary.
A Band of Italian Musicians, whose talent was unsurpassed in their native country, having recently arrived in this colony,
will have the honor of making their first appearance in Melbourne, and giving a grand Concert at Rowe's Circus, on Saturday evening, June 10th, 1854.
Having made arrangements with Caverly Volunteer Fire Company to appear with it on all public occasions,
the Band has received permission to take its name and wear its uniform.
The Band will therefore be known as the Caverly Volunteer Band.
It consists of A. Rangoni, Manager, Cornet-a-pistons; Angelo Lagomarsino, Basso;
Francesco Volpi, Clarinetto; Giacinto Gagliardi, Flauto; Giovanni Abba, Trombone; Allessandro Belloni, Basso;
and Giovanni Grenno, Casa [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
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7148556
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)
Inquest, John Grenno, 30 September 1879; Public Record Office Victoria
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/28A6B464-F1BC-11E9-AE98-9FBE6D8E7713?image=1 (DIGITISED)
. . . Verdict - Deceased John Grenno died on the 30th ult. at the Ballarat District Hospital, in consequence of injuries received through accidentally falling fown a shaft in a mine . . .
"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (2 October 1879), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150168085
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.
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)
Comedian, comic vocalist, songwriter, song writer, actor
Born Dublin, Ireland, 15 June 1834 (date on gravestone); son of John RODGER (d. VIC, 1897) and Jane GREVILLE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, c. 1853-54 (aged "19")
Married Charlotte Augusta MARSHALL, VIC, 1855
Died Carlton, VIC, 29 April 1894, aged "59/60"
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Rodger+Greville+1834-1894 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-520298 (NLA persistent identifier)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREVILLE-John-Rodger (shareable link to this entry)
GREVILLE, Charlotte (Charlotte Augusta MARSHALL, alias Miss WEBSTER; Mrs. John RODGER, alias GREVILLE; Mrs. GREVILLE)
Actor, vocalist
Born Wellington, NZ, 1840; daughter of Sampson MARSHALL (alias WEBSTER) and Charlotte Augusta BAKER
Arrived Australia, by 1846
Married John RODGERS alias GREVILLE, VIC, 1855
Died Albert Park, VIC, 4 January 1912, aged "70" [sic]
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charlotte+Augusta+Marshall+Greville+d1912 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)
https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-G-2.php#GREVILLE-Charlotte-Webster (shareable link to this entry)
Documentation:
Births, New Zealand, 1840; New Zealand, Civil registration birth index, 1840/454
https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/582893:62563 (PAYWALL)
1840 / 454 / Charlotte Augusta daughter of / Samson and Charlotte Augusta / Marshall
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (31 July 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91929165
THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . .
ON MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 2nd, The entertainments will commence with the domestic drama of
JONATHAN BRADFORD; OR THE Murder at the Roadside Inn.
Jonathan Bradford - Mr. Shearcroft . . .
Caleb Scrimmage, with the song of "The sea, the sea, the ugly sea" - Mr. Coppin . . .
Sally Sighabout - Mrs. Webster.
Ann, Jane, Bradford's children - Miss Veilburne and Miss Webster . . .
the Orchestlal Arrangements under the Superintendence of Herr Hunderbein, Mr. Wallace, leader of the Band.
G. COPPIN.
ASSOCIATIONS: Edwin Shearcroft (actor); George Coppin (actor, vocalist, manager); Olivia Veilburn (actor, dancer); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); Spencer Wellington Wallace (leader, violin); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)
[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (20 September 1852), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91929147
THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . . MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 21 . . .
To conclude with "A touch from the Ancients," entitled THE SPHINX.
Adelpates - Mr. Webster . . .
Jocasta - Mrs. Webster.
Verenysis - Miss Webster . . .
The Splhinx - Mr. Coppin . . .
"BENDIGO . . . THEATRICALS", The Argus (16 June 1854), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809639
The Victoria theatre was offered for sale on Saturday, and bought in at £690. The Royal continues to be well attended. Hamlet is to be produced on Wednesday night - a bold attempt. Among the addition to this theatre, Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge deserve notice. Mr. W. is a very good comic actor, and his wife unites opposite dramatic excellence in comedy and tragedy. Miss Wooldridge, as a pretty little danseuse, performs well. 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. I understand that it is in contemplation very much to improve this theatre by the erection of a proper stage, and the addition of boxes, a thing very desirable.
ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Wooldridge and wife and daughter (actors); Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)
"CRESWICK CREEK (From our own Correspondent) . . . January 3rd, 1855", 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Ann Herbert (actor); J. W. Gibson (vocalist)
"CRESWICK CREEK (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) . . . 1st March, 1855", The Argus (8 March 1855), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4805319
. . . Last evening Mr. Shearcroft took a farewell benefit at the Theatre Royal, near Colliers Hotel. The characters in the pieces selected were admirably sustained by the clever little company which has since broken up in consequence of the poor encouragement they received at the hands of our population. As the theatre is the only place of rational amusement here and as its enterprising owner has spared no expense to render it comfortable as well as to procure the services of some of the best provincial actors in the colony, it is a matter of regret that there is so little taste displayed by the pleasure-seeking digger. 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 . . . The Webster family are favorites here; so was Gibson, whose Irish characters were quite natural, because he is an Irishman himself . . .
[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 October 1855), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250438581
THEATRE ROYAL, MONTEZUMA, - Lessees, Messrs. Lynch and Leky.
Manager, Mr. J. R. Greville. To-night (Wednesday) 3rd October, 1855.
Third Appearance of Mr. E. W. Shearcroft.
CHARLES 2ND. Charles - Mr. E. W. Shearcroft. . . .
Leader of the Band - Mr. A. Oakey. 1st Violin - Herr Richty.
ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Lynch (proprietor, publican); Alfred Oakey (pianist, leader); Carl Richty (violin); Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"CHARLIE NAPIER", The Star (9 November 1857), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66045073
The performance at this theatre commenced with the well known farce of "Advice Gratis," concluding with the new extravaganza entitled "the Fair One with the Golden Locks." The house was crowded in every part, and the audience seemed highly pleased with the performances. 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 . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Nelson family (vocalists, actors); Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)
"THE THEATRES", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (28 December 1858), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154876893
This popular place of amusement opened last evening, under the new management of Mr. Greville - a gentleman who, we believe, has hitherto been engaged in digging speculations of a similar nature. The theatre itself has been somewhat cleaned and decorated, and certainly had none of its hitherto tumble down aspect. The Christmas attractions here were "Nicholas Nickleby" and the burlesque of "Cameralzerman and Bardourd." The company is strange to a Melbourne audience, and with the exception of Miss. Nelson and Mr. Fawcett, we do not remember seeing any of their faces before. Messrs. Webster and Greville in the first piece sustained the characters of Squeers and Newman Noggs, while Miss Maria Nelson and Mr. Fawcett were the Smike and Nicholas. Mr. Greville responded to the call at the end of the piece, which was loud and continuous for Mr. Fawcett. This gentleman did not, however, answer to it, as, perhaps, he felt he was somewhat out of his element as Nickleby, whom, had he assumed the Mantilini, the fun would have been uproarious. But the great feature of Boxing-night is the burlesque, and all the dramatic power of the company was bestowed upon it. It would be absurd to repeat the story of "Camaralzaman and Badourd," as those who have forgotten it had better refresh their memories before the curtain and witness the exceedingly humorous version presented on the occasion from the pen of the Brothers Brough. The piece certainly has been a little altered, localised, as it is called, and some pungent hits on the men, and on dits of the day had been very happily introduced. Miss Carry Nelson was arch and lively, and quite reminded us of "Joey" in similar characters. The singing of Miss Sara Nelson was specially to be commended, and several duets sung by the ladies earned well merited applause. Mr. Fawcett, as the Emperor of China, was admirably made up, and delightfully grandiloquent. 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. Mr. Hennings is the industrious artist of the Christmas spectacle, and abounds, as usual, in charming fanciful ideas and light coloring. The piece was highly successful, and with some judicious curtailment of Yankee-songs, and such utterly irrelevant nonsense, is likely to prove a great success.
ASSOCIATIONS: Nelson family (as above); George Fawcett (actor); John Hennings (scenic artist); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"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 [Melbourne, VIC] (28 November 1890), 4-5
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, or for the purpose of digging up bait for fishing.
All the same, he felt certain that fortune awaited him - an opinion he speedily found reason to change.
At the diggings, instead of picking up the expected gold that was to spring out of the earth at the first touch of the spade,
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.
His mates next put him at the tub - Mr. Greville is careful to explain that it was "not a washing tub but a puddling tub," which even proved more disastrous than sinking holes.
According to the comedian's account of the affair, he "made a muddle of that puddle," 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.
During the course of these Bendigonian experiences, Mr. Greville played Othello, a point on which he is particularly explicit, as nobody seems to believe it.
The stage was not large, about the size of a billiard-table, and when he died there was not room for anybody else to die.
Poor Desdemona's bed was at the back of the stage, on two porter-cases (there was nothing else to support her, explains the wag).
From Sandhurst, he went to Ballarat and Maryborough, and at this last-mentioned town was arrested for being a seditious author.
It was the time of the Ballarat riots, and Mr. Greville had indulged in a few jokes at the expense of the Government of the day,
and, as a consequence of his ill-doing, the Government ordered his arrest.
He was taken before the commissioner in the custody of two strong policemen, but luckily the authorities took a mild view of his case, and the actor was discharged with a caution.
After touring around the provinces, going to Adelaide, and returning to Melbourne, Mr. Greville became stage manager for Mr. George Coppin at Cremorne,
a position he afterwards held at the Haymarket.
Subsequently he joined Mr. Barry Sullivan at the old Royal, and thence forward commenced to build up a steady reputation.
In 1858 Mr. Greville became the manager of the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, where ho introduced the Sisters Nelson, who appeared in the burlesque of Camaralzaman and Badoura.
In the thin faded programme that announces the commencement of the season (December 27, 1858), in addition to Mr. Greville,
described as "the only legitimate low comedian in the country," Mrs. J. E. Greville (Miss Marshall) was also announced.
Mr. E. Holloway, set down as the "T. P. Cook of the colonies," poor Mr. Musgrave who is now lying seriously ill at the Melbourne Hospital,
and Mr. Harry Daniels are among the names of the company, with Mr. Hennings as scenic artist.
Dr. Neild writing in The Examiner under the signature of "Christopher Sly," thus alluded to Mr. Greville:
"Mr. Greville is the best buffo vocalist that I have heard for many a day, and his voice is musical withal.
Where has he been all the time? What has he been doing?
He comes to us from among the half savages of the diggings where he has been subsisting on damper, kangaroo and other indigenous delicacies.
Now he is here, we hope he will stay."
And he stayed and became not only a popular comedian, but actor, who for thirty-two years has kept a foremost position in the public regard . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (musician); Barry Sullivan (actor, manager); Edmund Holloway (actor); John Musgrave (actor); Harry Daniels (actor); James Edward Neild (reviewer); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue); Cremorne Gardens (Melbourne venue); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue)
"FORTY YEARS ON THE AUSTRALIAN STAGE. Some of Mr. J. R. Greville's Reminiscences", Star [Christchurch, NZ] (9 September 1891), 2
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18910909.2.11
Mr. J. R. Greville, the veteran and popular actor, who was in Christchurch as manager of Mr. J. C. Williamson's Juvenile Opera Company,
in a conversation with one of our staff, gave some reminiscences of his long career on the Colonial stage which will, doubtless, interest many of our readers. -
"It was in 1852," said Mr. Greville, "that I made my first appearance at a Colonial theatre.
It wasn't my first appearance on any stage, however, for that came off the year before at the Royal Phoenix Amateur Theatre in Dublin,
where, on May 13 [1851], I played Rochester in the comedy Charles the Second.
I came out to Australia, like many other young fellows, to "better myself."
I applied for employment at the old Queen's Theatre, which is now a carriage factory, in Melbourne,
and sang one night at a concert under the direction of old Megson.
Salaries were very small, however, and so I went to the diggings.
I digged with various success - I wasn't used to much digging, and was a long lanky hobbledehoy then.
I soon thought I had better try the stage again.
THE DRAMA ON THE DIGGINGS. I joined a Company at Bendigo. Most of the members of the Company had left the Queen's Theatre, which Charles Young and J. P. Hydes, whom you in Christchurch must remember very well, were managing. Salaries were very much better on the diggings than in Melbourne. At the Queen's, Shearcroft, our leading man, and a very clever actor, got about £4 a week. At Bendigo the lowest salary paid in the company was £10 a week. We charged ten shillings for admission to the front seats, though, and five shillings for the back seats. There was no pit or circle. The stage wasn't large, about as big as a billiard table, I should think, and we were put to some queer shifts for properties. I remember that we made a bed, for Desdemona to be smothered on, out of a couple of porter cases. After a very good time at Bendigo I went to Maryborough, where I very nearly got locked up for lampooning the authorities. It was just about the time of the Ballarat riots, and the police were fearfully suspicious. I wrote a little I skit, introducing the Commissioner, who came on the stage followed by a trooper on a basket-work hobby-horse, a wonderful piece of stage mechanism that same horse was thought to be by some of the audience. I was taken to the police camp, along with my little production. I managed to satisfy the authorities that there was nothing treasonable about it, and was allowed to perform it. Then I managed the theatre at Creswick's Creek, where I played with Tom Barry, the great clown, and Mrs. and Miss Hanmer, the American stars.
ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor); John Proctor Hydes (actor); Tom Barry (clown); Mrs. Hanmer (actor, manager)
After the riots I went to Ballarat, and took the management of a concert hall, the Royal Mail. I brought out little dramatic pieces there with so much success that I got the management of the first properly constructed theatre built in Ballarat, the Montezuma. We had some talent there, I can tell you. G. V. Brooke appeared there. Coppin had brought him out, and during the pantomime season in Melbourne, when he wasn't wanted, he came up to play at Ballarat. Then we had Fanny Cathcart, one of the greatest actresses and most lovable women on the stage in Australia, and Robert Heir, who married her. You must have known them both: they played through New Zealand, and poor Heir died on the steamer just as he was coming to the Bluff. In Brooke's second week at the Montezuma Coppin went up to support him. Mary Provost, whose performance of Camille is said by old hands to be equal to Bernhardt's, acted there. There, also, Julia Matthews played - one of the finest burlesque actresses the Colonies ever saw, one of the finest in the world. She was married in Dunedin, slipped away to church during a rehearsal, as I suppose you know, and died, poor girl, in America. Miss Goddard was leading star lady. She had played at Sadler's Wells with Phelps, and was a fine tragic actress. I have not, however, time to tell you of all the well-known old hands who played at the Montezuma. I left it for the Charlie Napier Theatre, the only building in Ballarat, or on all the diggings for the matter of that, lighted with gas. I had to finish my performance there every night at ten to allow the floor to be cleared for dancing. I noticed a curious thing about the receipts: if we took £100 at the doors - and we often did - the proprietor took another £100 at his bars for drinks at a shilling a nobbler. There we played, the first Opera Company on the diggings, with Signor and Signora Bianchi and Coulon. It was there I met the first child actress introduced to the Colonies, Annie Maria Quinn, a perfect mine of talent. Dominick Murray, the Irish comedian, and his wife, Josephine Fiddes, played at the Charlie Napier. There is a funny story about their marriage. He was playing at the "Iron Pot," the Olympic, I think, and she was playing at the Royal. They got married on the quiet, and ran away from their engagements. Both theatres had to be shut up that night, I heard.
ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Fanny Cathcart and Robert Heir (actors); Mary Provost (actor); Julia Mathews (actor); Eleanor Goddard (actor); Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); Anna Maria Quinn (actor); Dominick Murray and Josephine Fiddes (actors); Olympic Theatre (Melbourne venue)
AT CREMORNE. "I suppose you would rather hear me talk about the old actors I have met than about myself. I may as well say, however, that I left the diggings for Melbourne and managed Cremorne for Coppin. Julia Matthews was leading burlesque actress there, and we had the Edouin family. We had Coppin and Billy Hoskins playing together The Overland Route. I think it was there I first met Rogers, one of the cleverest and most versatile actors ever seen in the Colonies, equally at home in drama, high comedy, farce, or burlesque.
ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor); George Herbert Rogers (actor)
AT THE PRINCESS. "How these recollections are running away with me, to be sure.
I had been to Adelaide and Geelong before I went to Cremorne, and in 1858 I had re-opened the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
The acting manager was Alexander Henderson, who afterwards went Home, married Miss Lydia Thompson, and died not long ago,
after having made a name for himself in London as the introducer of the present style of spectacular burlesque and opera comique.
In the Company were the Nelson sisters, Carry, Marie, and Sara - Carry was through New Zealand not long ago, and I played with her in Auckland.
Then there was Ned Holloway, "the T. P. Cook of the Colonies," now with Alfred Dampier at the Alexandra.
Poor John Musgrave, who lived in Christchurch for some time, and died not long ago in Melbourne Hospital, was in the Company, too.
JOB JEFFERSON. "After leaving Cremorne, I managed the Haymarket, and then I joined Barry Sullivan at the old Royal.
But I am talking too much about myself, and not enough about other people.
I have met nearly every actor or actress of note who has been to the Colonies for the last forty years, and which shall I talk about first? . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Henderson (actor, manager)
"MR. J. R. GREVILLE. DEATH OF THE FAMOUS COMEDIAN", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (30 April 1894), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8662708
Theatre-goers generally will regret to hear of the death of Mr. John R. Greville, who has been associated with the Australian stage for upwards of 40 years. In all the principal towns of Australia, as well as New Zealand, Mr. Greville has been a well known and popular comedian, possessing in a special manner the peculiar qualities which go to make a good burlesque actor. In the delineation of Irish character in such parts as Larry in "Youth," the title role of "O'Callaghan on His Last Legs," as well as eccentric impersonations of the style of a "party by the name of Johnson" in "The Lancashire Lass," he was inimitable, and his face has for years been a familiar one in the sphere of pantomime. His last appearance, it will be remembered, was in the Christmas production at the Princess's Theatre. Mr. Greville was a native of Dublin, and came to this colony in 1854, he being then 19 years of age. After trying his luck at gold mining at Bendigo, he found that he possessed powers which, with training, promised success on the stage, and it was not long before he undertook the management of several companies on the gold-fields. At the age of 21 he married Miss Webster, an actress, whose name has been worthily associated with such distinguished ones as Barry Sullivan and G. V. Brooke, but who has long since retired from the profession. For some time Mr. Greville was in partnership with Mr. George Coppin and Mr. Hennings in the management of the Theatre Royal in Melbourne, and in latter years he gave seasons on his own account in Sydney, Adelaide, and Tasmania. As a stock actor his services have often been called into requisition by other managers, and, on the whole, he has had a thoroughly successful career. Twelve months since he got into bad health, and during the past six weeks he suffered from an internal complaint, to which he succumbed at his place of residence in Drummond street, Carlton, yesterday morning. His wife and two sons survive him. Mr. R. W. Greville, one of the latter, is a member of the company at present appearing at the Royal, and the other is Dr. Greville, of Perth, Western Australia. As will be seen by an announcement in another column, the funeral of the deceased gentleman will take place this afternoon.
"A VETERAN ACTOR", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (30 April 1894), 6
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192201812
Some of the most cherished associations of the Melbourne stage are revived in the announcement of the death of Mr. John Rodger Greville, which took place yesterday at his residence in Drummond-street, Carlton. Mr. Greville has been ailing more or less for the past few years, his malady being a painful internal complaint. Only a few days, however, have elapsed since he took to his bed, and he expired at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. The name of Greville has been long appreciated by the theatre going public of Victoria. From the early days of the diggings down to the last pantomime at the Princess's Theatre Mr. Greville has charmed a generation by his varied talents as a comedian. He began his stage career in Victoria, attracted here by the glories of the digging days, and it was at a concert in Bendigo in 1854 that he made his first appearance in public. At the age of 21 he married Miss Webster, a member of a famous theatrical family, and who was herself an actress of considerable attainments, having played with Barry Sullivan, Brooke and many other stars of the theatrical firmament who have from time to time visited Australia . . . Mr. Greville was 60 years of age and a native of Dublin . . .
See also "DEATH OF MR. J. R. GREVILLE", The Lorgnette (April 1894), 2
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212767083
See also "Dramatic Notes", Evening Journal [Sydney, NSW] (19 May 1894), 5
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200774436
"OUR COUNTRY SERVICE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (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.
See also his father's obituary, "OUR COUNTRY SERVICE [FROM OOUR CORRRESPONDENTS] CASTLEMAINE, WEDNESDAY. OBITUARY", Bendigo Advertiser (20 May 1897), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88973616
A very old resident of the district, Mr. John Rodgers, aerated water manufacturer at Vaughan, died to-day at the advanced age of 84 years. Deceased was the father of the late well-known actor, Mr. J. R. Greville, whose real name was John Greville Rodger. The deceased was for years a councillor of the Mount Alexander shire. A few months ago Mr. Rodger met with a severe accident in Castlemaine, from which he never recovered.
"WILLS AND ESTATES", The Age (9 June 1894), 8
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197460824
The wills of the following deceased persons have been lodged for probate: - John Rodgers Greville, late of Drummond-street, Carlton, comedian, who died on 29th April last, leaving a will dated 15th July, 1872. The real estate is valued at £919 and the personal at £4269, the whole of which is left absolutely to his wife, Charlotte A Greville . . .
"MUMMER MEMOIRS. By 'HAYSEED'. J. R. GREVILLE. 'ALAS POOR YORICK'", Sydney Sportsman (21 February 1906), 3
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167210063
. . . Another esteemed correspondent writes to jog my memory in that I had forgotten,
which I had not, one of the greatest favorites Australia has ever had upon its stage,
a man eminent in his profession, and esteemed and beloved in private life, Mr. J. Rogers Greville, Rogers being his family name, Greville his nom de theatre.
Though I knew J. R. Greville from the fifties, when he was playing in, and managing for Mr. George Coppin at the little Pantheon Theatre in Cremorne Gardens,
on the banks of the Yarra, I am indebted to a near and dear relative, who was intimately acquainted with the comedian,
for many of the particulars herein mentioned, as Mr. Greville, in a chatty couple of hours, gave the reminiscences in the "first person singular."
Mr. Greville was born in Henry-street, Dublin, within a few yards of Nelson's Pillar and the General Post Office.
'Tis a standing gibe that every Dublin man is born either near the Nelson Column or Trinity College.
It is, nevertheless, a fact that Mr. Greville was born in the street indicated, and in the year 1834.
Like most men who earn distinction in any walk of life, Greville gave early indications of his taste and inclination for the profession which he afterwards adopted, and in which he rose to distinction.
Dublin is admittedly a city of theatricals. Many who became eminent on the stage were born and bred, and entered upon their noviciate in dear, dirty Dublin.
A long list of such can be published.
Amateur theatricals half a century ago formed a leading feature in the city; high and low indulged in the amusement.
Mr. Greville was no exception to the craze of his fellow citizens, and made bis first appearance upon any stage,
vide the play-bill, at the Royal Phoenix Amateur Theatre, which existed in the neighborhood of Dublin Castle.
The theatre was conducted by a club of young fellows, who, in order that each should be enabled to show the "mettle of his pasture,"
played in turn, and as the number of members was large no one played oftener than once a fortnight.
A veteran actor, one who had fretted many hours upon the stage, was engaged to drill them into the "business of the scene."
An old play-bill, which was amongst Mr. Greville's most cherished souvenirs, shows that on May 14,
1851, the drama of "Charles the Second" was produced at the Phoenix, when the part of Rochester was played by a young gentleman,
not then 17 years of age, named J. R. Greville, it being indicated in parenthesis that it was the said young gentleman's "first appearance here."
As a matter of fact, that was Mr. Greville's first appearance upon any stage, and was the initial performance of a dramatic career which extended over 40 years . . .
Mr. Greville made his second appearance at the same theatre on July 7, 1851, in "John Sea," or "The Cornish Wreckers,"
taking the heavy part of Black Ralph, a wrecker. A week afterwards he made an appearance at the Prince Patrick Theatre, Fishamble-street, off Castle-street,
and in the neighborhood of the Royal Exchange and Dublin Castle . . . The Fishamble-street theatre was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, in Dublin,
and was once the chief temple of the drama. It was in it that Handel's immortal oratorio, "The Messiah,"
was produced for the first time, after the great composer had made ineffectual efforts to have it produced in London . . .
At the Fishamble-street theatre on July 14, 1851, "The Minerali," or "The Goldseeker's Dying Gift," was produced,
one line in the "bill of the play" being "Francisco (in love with Leila), Mr. J. R. Greville."
The performance was by permission of the Lord Mayor, the house not being regularly licensed.
In that year gold had been discovered in Australia, and the tide of emigration to the goldfields had set in.
Greville went with the tide, and made Melbourne his destination.
He made his first appearance in Australia at the old Queen's Theatre, in Queen-street, Melbourne,
where he sang with Charles Young at one of Megson's Saturday night concerts.
We are told that at this time the salaries which were being paid to actors in Melbourne were so low as to be now hardly credible.
A Mr. Shearcroft, who was leading man, and played Hamlet one night and Claude Melnotte the next, received the munificent salary of £3 10s a week.
Suddenly Shearcroft and the company went in a body to Bendigo, where they got as much as £10 a week.
Greville, disgusted with the state of theatricals in Melbourne, went to Bendigo, and dug for gold for six months.
He subsequently engaged with a firm of storekeepers - Watson and Latham - with whom he remained another six months.
In 1853, at Point View, Bendigo, the first theatre was opened. It was named the "Cairncross,"
and here J. R. Greville got an engagement to sing between the pieces and act minor parts.
One of these, "minor" parts was the King in "Hamlet."
I have seen "Paddy" Belfield play the King and "Paddy" Gardiner play Polonious, and both had neat brogues,
but such a first-class comedian as J. R. Greville, with his Dublin accent, I can not picture!
A second place of amusement in Bendigo was subsequently opened, and while Greville was appearing at the Cairncross,
the "Inimitable Thatcher," with songs of his own composition, was singing at the rival house.
Next Mr. Greville appeared at Back Creek, now known as Maryborough.
Subsequently he went to Ballarat, where he became the responsible manager of the Charlie Napier Theatre . . .
At Ballarat Greville, in 1855, took unto himself a wife, a fair-haired lady, who played chiefly in burlesque or light comedy.
He was stage manager at Ballarat when G. V. Brooke was starring there.
Mr. Greville stuck to Ballarat, off and on, until 1859, raking in the shekels and holding them.
From Ballarat Greville went to Adelaide, and then returned to Melbourne,
but for 10 years he made annual visits to the S.A. capital.
To that city he introduced Joseph Jefferson, Lady Don, Billy O'Neill, and Charles Dillon . . .
Greville twice held the reins of management in Melbourne.
On Boxing Night, 1858, he commenced a season at the old Princess's in Spring-street, in conjunction with Mr. Alick Henderson,
who had been in management at Bendigo, and who afterwards married the London burlesque favorite, Lydia Thompson.
Mr. Henderson, in London, became the Napoleon of managers, having no less than three theatres running; he kept his carriage, and was rolling in wealth.
The Greville Henderson season was closed on February 19, 1859, Greville taking a benefit with a crowded house . . .
In the Greville-Henderson Company were the sisters Carrie, Marie, and Sara Nelson,
daughters of the eminent composer of the same name. John Hennings was the scenic artist.
For his benefit Greville appeared as Newman Noggs in "Nicholas Nickleby," and as Danasch the Genii in Brough's extravaganza "Camaralzaman and Bodoura" . . .
The extravaganza at the Princess's was localised by Mr. George Fawcett, who added his real name Rowe when he went to London.
Fawcett appeared in the burlesque as the Emperor of China.
Greville's second management in Melbourne was at the Theatre Royal, where he had as partners George Coppin and John Hennings.
The partnership lasted several years, and on its dissolution, Messrs. Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove came in . . .
In figure Greville was tall and well-knit, with large, expressive, rolling eyes, which put you into good humor before their owner opened his mouth, with a rich Dublin accent.
For many years before his death, in 1894, Greville lived in Regent-street, Fitzroy, in which borough he had considerable freehold property.
When asked on one occasion how he made his fortune - he left £30,000 to his family [sic] - he replied, "By economy, my boy, economy."
But Mr. Greville had great good luck in the early digging days.
Lucky diggers were generous, and favorite actors and actresses shared in their generosity.
Greville may be said to have died on the stage, as he played up to the last.
Off the stage he was a genial, humorous companion, a good talker, with a splendid memory . . .
ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed")
"DEATHS", The Age (5 January 1912), 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197412112
GREVILLE. - On the 4th January, at the residence of her son, Dr. Sampson Greville, St. Vincent-place, Albert Park, Charlotte Augusta, relict of the late J. R. Greville, aged 70 years.
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 (WA), colonial governor (NZ)
Born Lisbon, Portugal, 14 April 1812; son of George GREY (d. 1812) and Elizabeth Anne VIGNOLES
Arrived Hanover Bay (near Collier Bay), WA, December 1837 (per Beagle, from London, July, via Cape Town)
Departed WA, 1840 (via Adelaide, SA, for England)
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)
Transcriptions, translations, and commentaries 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:
https://books.google.com.au/books?id=JUNCAAAAcAAJ&pg=PP5 (DIGITISED)
https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_JUNCAAAAcAAJ/page/n3/mode/2up (DIGITISED)
[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:
ASSOCIATIONS: Miago (Nyungar/Noongar man)
Native songs sung by Kaiber, 1839
ASSOCIATIONS: Kaiber (Nyungar/Noongar man)
Funeral songs for Mulligo, 1839
12 songs, 1837-39
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, 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
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