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Introductory note:

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

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

A major upgrade of the contents of this page was begun in 2024-25, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging will bring 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.

HEALE, William Samuel (William Samuel Smith HEALE; William Samuel HEALE; W. S. HEALE)

Stationer, musicseller, musicseller's manager, accountant

Born Bow, London, England, 3 December 1819; baptised St. George in the East, 16 January 1820; som of Edward HEALE and Elizabeth Amelia WATKINS
Married Elizabeth SAGE (d. 1879), St. Mary Stratford Bow, London, England, 28 August 1839
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1853
Died Hawthorn, VIC, 21 April 1896, aged "76"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Samuel+Heale+d1896 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEALE-William-Samuel (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. George [in the East] in the county of Middlesex in the year 1820; register 1815-26, page 177; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/5263258 (PAYWALL)

No. 1411 / [1820 January] 16th / William Samuel Smith Son of / Edward & Elizabeth Amelia / Heale / John Street Cornwallis Fields / Excise Office / . . . [born] 3d of Dec'r 1819

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Heale (c. 1780-1837) and Elizabeth Amelia Watkins (d. 1856) were married twice [sic], at St. Dunstan in the West, on 6 May 1804, and again at St. Leonard, Shoreditch, on 22 August 1808

1839, marriage solemnized in the church in the parish of Bow in the county of Middlesex; register 1837-51, page 116; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/3258612 (PAYWALL)

No. 231 / William Samuel Heale / Full age [sic] / Bachelor / Accountant / Bow / [son of] Edward Heale / Dec.
Elizabeth Sage / Full age / Spinster / - / Bow / [daughter of] William Carrington Sage / Butcher . . .

Trial of William Samuel Smith Heale, 7 April 1851; theft; stealing from master; Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18510407-928 (DIGITISED)

928. WILLIAM SAMUEL SMITH HEALE , stealing 3 100l. Bank of England notes; the property of James Cunliffe and another, his masters: to which he pleaded -
GUILTY . Aged - .
(MR. CLARKSON, with MR. BODKIN, for the Prosecution, stated, that although the prisoner had taken a considerable sum of money, he had left securities to almost the entire amount of his deficiencies, and that it was the prosecutor's desire that he might be entirely spared from punishment, having restored the money within a very small amount.) - To enter into his own recognizances to appear and receive judgment when called upon.
(There were other indictments against the prisoner.)

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (1 June 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61324735 

ROYAL HOTEL SALOON . . . PROMENADE CONCERTS. Positively the last Night.
MR. W. S. HEALE, Manager to Messrs. H. Marsh and Co., begs to inform his friends and the public,
that having made arrangements with Mr. Winterbottom, for his inimitable band,
begs to announce that his benefit takes place on Thursday, 2nd June.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (musicseller); John Winterbottom (musician, conductor); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (13 November 1855), 3017

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230682339 

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned,
Charles Thomas Sandon, and William Samuel Heale, of George-street, in Sydney, in the Colony of New South Wales,
as stationers, dealers in music, musical instruments, and articles of vertu,
under the style or firm of "C. T. Sandon and Co.," is this day dissolved by mutual consent;
and that the said business will in future be carried on by the said Charles Thomas Sandon alone,
who is to receive all debts due to, and will pay and discharge all debts owing by, the said firm.
- Dated this ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.
CHARLES THOMAS SANDON.
WILLIAM SAMUEL HEALE.
Witness - James Husband, Solicitor, 19, Pitt-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thomas Sandon (business partner)

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 April 1896), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8899294 

HEALE. - On the 21st inst., at his residence, Dunmow-villa, 236 Auburn-road south, Hawthorn, William Samuel Heale, aged 76 years.

HEALES, Thomas (Thomas HEALES; Mr. HEALES)

Amateur vocalist, cordwainer, boot and shoe maker, boot closer

Born London, England, 24 October 1823; baptised Southwark (Wesleyan), 21 December 1823; son of Richard HEALES and Elizabeth PARKER
Married Rebekah Marsom PURDY (d. 1883), Soho Chapel, London, 14 August 1844
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 15 January 1849 (per Duchess of Northumberland, from Plymouth, 10 October 1848)
Died East Collingwood, VIC, 29 June 1869, aged "45 years and 10 months"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Heales+1823-1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEALES-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Methodist New Connexion, Dover Road, London, 1823; register 1820-36, folio 5; UK National Archives, RG4/4234

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/567289 (PAYWALL)

Tho's Heales / [born] 24 Oct'r [1823] / [baptised] Dec'r 21 1823 / [son] of Ric'd Heale Ironmonger 28 Tottenham Court Road in the Parish of St. Pancras in the county of Middlesex by Eliz. Parker his wife Dau'r of Sam. Parker farmer of Ashwell Thorpe

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Heales (senior, 1798-1882) and Elizabeth Parker (widow Banham, d. 1838) married at St. Dunstan in the West, on 4 March 1821

England census, 6 June 1841, Strand, St. Clement Danes, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/731/1/2/36/35

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/16467773 (PAYWALL)

Richard Heales / 40 / Smith // Richard [Heales] / 15 [sic] / Wheelwright // Thomas / 15 [sic] / Boot closer // Elizabeth / 10 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Heales (junior, brother)

1844, marriage solemnized in the Soho Chapel in the district of the Strand Union in the County of Middlesex; certified copy seen

No. 176 / [14 August 1844] / Thomas Heales / Full Age / Bachelor / Dyer / 40 Stanhope Street / [son of] Richard Heales / Locksmith
Rebekah Marsom Purdy / Minor / Spinster / Dress Maker / [40 Stanhope Street] / [daughter of] George Andrew Purdy / Locksmith
Married in the Soho Chapel according to the rites and ceremonies of the parties [sic] . . .

Nominal list of the immigrants per the ship Duchess of Northumberland, arrived Port Phillip, 15 January 1849; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E29F590B-F1B1-11E9-AE98-E747FB87C89B?image=243 (DIGITISED)

. . . Heales Thomas / Blacksmith / 27 / [born] St. Giles Midd'x / [Baptist]
Rebecca / Housekeeper / 23 / [born] Lambeth / [Baptist] // Thomas George / Son / 3 1/2 . . .

"THE ST. GEORGE'S DAY DINNER", The Melbourne Daily News [VIC] (25 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226473460 

On Monday last a dinner limited to Englishmen was held in the Protestant Hall, at which about two hundred gentlemen sat down to enjoy the "feast of reason and the flow of soul" . . . Dinner being concluded - an operation which by the bye lasted two hours - the Chairman rose and said . . . Let us drink her name [the queen's] as the harbinger of the colonial independence of Port Phillip, (loud cheers.)
Drunk with three times three, after which the national anthem was sung as a quartette by Messrs. Plunkett, Bailey, Heales and Brunton, the company joining in chorus . . .
"Rule Britannia," by the band. Glee - "A boat to the Ferry," by Messrs. Heales, Bailey, and Brunton . . .
Song - "Come, dwell with me," by Mr. Ashley. Mr Heales, Junior, gave - "The town and trade of Melbourne" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue); it is possible that Thomas's father Richard and/or elder brother Richard Heales were also amateur singers, as are referred to here and at the 1850 St. George's dinner below

"THE CORDWAINERS' ANNUAL FESTIVAL", The Melbourne Daily News [VIC] (13 April 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226321331 

On Monday evening last, the Cordwainers' Annual Festival was held at the Farmers' Hotel, in Little Collins Street, when about eighty guests sat down to a splendid repast served up in the best style of mine host Mr. Michael Curtain. The liquids were fully equal to the more substantial part of the entertainment and the utmost conviviality prevailed throughout. The chair was taken by Mr. Hamilton, the President of the society, supported by Mr. William Roche and Mr. Thomas Heales, secretary to the Society. Mr. W. B. Johnson, ably filled the office of croupier. The cloth having been removed, the Chairman gave "the Queen," which toast was drunk with all the honors, the band playing the national anthem. The toasts which followed were:
"Prince Albert and the Royal Family." Air - Rule Britannia.
"The Governor of New South Wales, Sir Charles Fitzroy." Air - Good Old English Gentlemen,
"Charles Joseph La Trobe, Esq., Superintendent of Port Phillip." Air - O'er the water to Charlie,
"The Mayor and Town Council of Melbourne." Song, - The beautiful maid of the Dale by Mr. Johnson,
"The ladies of Melbourne." Song - My Bonnie Alice Lee, by Mr. Heales.
"The Cordwainers Benefit Society of Melbourne." Song - Draw the Sword Scotland by Mr. Watson.
"The employers of Melbourne." Song - The boys of Kilkenny by Master Kennedy,
"The Rose Thistle and Shamrock." Song - The Harp that once in Tara's Halls by Master Kennedy.
"The health of our host and hostess." Song - Come landlord fill the flowing bowl.
At a late or rather an early hour the company departed, though loth to do so, highly delighted with their evening's amusement and in the hope of enjoying many happy anniversaries.

"THE ST. GEORGE'S DINNER", The Melbourne Daily News (25 April 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226324406 

This event which has excited so much interest came off on Tueaday Evening, at the Queen's Theatre, the pit of which had been boarded over so as to form a level with the stage, for the occasion . . . The Mayor having said Grace, the excellent band which «as in attendance struck up "Oh the Roost Beef of England" and other appropriate tunes until the dessert was placed on table . . . The Mayor in rising to propose the first toast . . . the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria (cheers) . . .
This toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm, the Band playing the national anthem, each triplet being repeated in chorus, 1st verse, solo, by Mr. Ashley; 2nd verse, duet, by Messrs. Ashley and Carter; 3rd verse, trio by Messrs. Ashley, Carter, and Heales . . .
The toast . . . "Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal family."
The toast was drunk with as much enthusiasm as the former one.
Band - British Grenadiers. Glee. - Hail smiling morn.
1st. Messrs. Ashley and Collier; 2nd Messrs. Bailey, and Heales; 3rd, Messrs. Best and Carter . . .
Band - "Happy land."
Glee - "Glorious Apollo," by Messrs. Collier, Ashley, Bailey, Heales, Best, and Carter . . .
Band - Roast Beef of Old England.
Glee - All the brave birds, by Messrs. Ashley, Collier, Bailey, Heales, Best and Carter . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (2 July 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188573148 

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Heales, brother of the late hon. Richard Heales, took place yesterday and was very numerously attended . . . The deceased, who was aged 45, died of consumption, a disease which has proved fatal to several members of the family. He was for a long time past an active though not a demonstrative politician, and at elections generally exerted himself to secure representatives of Liberal principles for Collingwood. It was expected that the Collingwood Rifles, of which corps the deceased had been a member for years, would have turned out and attended the faneral in a body, but only some twelve or fifteen members were present in uniform . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Heales (brother)

"DEATHS", The Argus (17 July 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5830439 

HEALES. - On 29th ult., at 8 Northumberland-street, East Collingwood, after a long and painful illness, Thomas Heales, aged forty-five years and ten months, brother to the late Hon. R. Heales.

"Deaths", The Argus (27 June 1882), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11544910 

HEALES. - On the 26th inst., at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Bignell, Aylesbury-house, Chetwynd-street, Hotham, Richard Heales, father of the late Hon. Richard Heales, aged 84 years.

HEALY, Terence (Terence HEALY; HELY; HELEY)

Pianoforte maker's boy, musical instrument maker, convict

Born Dublin, Ireland, c. 1816
Convicted Dublin, Ireland, 1 December 1833 (seven years transportation)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 29 June 1834 (convict per James Laing, from Dublin, 16 February, aged "18")

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEALY-Terence (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Terence Healy, aged 18, a "piano maker's boy", was convicted in Dublin on 1 December 1833 of robbing a till. Sentenced to 7 years, he arrived in NSW per James Laing on 29 June 1834. In 1837, he was assigned to the music seller Francis Ellard, also originally from Dublin.

Documentation:

List of male convicts by the ship James Laing, from Ireland [16 February], [arrived Sydney] 29 June 1834; State Records Authority of NSW, NRS 12189/X636

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2024/records/109629 (PAYWALL)

34-1047 / Terence Heley [sic] / 18 / R & W / Roman Catholic / Single /
[born] Dublin / Piano maker's boy / Robbing till / Dublin City / 1 December, 1833 / 7 years /
5 ft 4 in / Fair complexion / Brown hair / Grey eyes . . . crippled in left leg

? [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (28 August 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28651216 

TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF SYDNEY. SIR, - We, the undersigned citizens of Sydney, understanding that it is in contemplation to establish a general system of Education in this Colony, on the principle of Lord Stanley's system of National Education for Ireland . . . request that you will be pleased to call a public meeting . . . with a view to petitioning the Honorable the Legislative Council on the subject, to express their entire approval of the course which it is proposed to pursue . . .
[signed] . . . Terence Healy . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Peter Mayberry, Irish Convicts to New South Wales 1788-1849

http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/cgi-bin/irish/irish.cgi

Marion Starr, Musical convicts, posted 5 May 2001 (page since deleted)

Following convicts assigned to Francis ELLARD in the 1837 records:

MUSTARD, Mary arr. Caroline 1832; convicted Jan. 1832; from Co. Cavan Ireland; stolen goods in possession; 7 years; 39 years; dairymaid and all work. (probably gen. servant for Ellard Family)

FULLARD James Henry, arr. Waterloo 3 August 1833; convicted 10 March 1832 Notts Assizes; robbing employer; 14 years; aged 25; musical instrument maker; from Dublin.

HEALY, Terence arr. James Laing 29 June 1834; convicted Dublin 1 Dec. 1833; robbing till; 7 years; aged 18; piano makers boy; from Dublin.

ROBERTSON / ROBINSON Charles, arr. Susan 9 July 1834; convicted Edinburgh 17 July 1833; shopbreaking; 7 years; aged 18; a turner; from Edinburgh

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Ellard (musicseller); James Henry Fullard (musical instrument maker)

HEANY, Mr. (Mr. HEANY; ? HEANEY)

Musician, violin player, violinist, fiddler

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1849

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEANY-Mr (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"ASSAULTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 August 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4770791 

Mr. Thomas Stevens, Road Contractor, was fined 10s at the Police Office on Wednesday, for assaulting a person named Heany. Mr. S., on returning to his house on Tuesday night, found the complainant in the kitchin playing a fiddle for the amusement of his servant; as the complainant had entered the premises without Mr. Stevens's permission, the latter became angry, and broke the fiddle over the musician's head.

HEAPE, Benjamin (Benjamin HEAPE)

Musical amateur, merchant

Born Rochdale, Lancashire, England, 8 August 1817; baptised Rochdale, 30 October 1818; son of Benjamin HEAPE (d. 1847) and Elizabeth TAYLOR (d. 1863)
Arrived (first), Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 1838
Married Mary HEAP [sic] (1826-1900), West Derby, Lancashire, England, 1849 (2nd quarter)
Died Prestwich, Lancashire, 16 September 1899, aged "82/83"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Heape+1817-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEAPE-Benjamin (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish church of Rochdale, in the county of Lancester, in the year 1818; register 1818-22, page 54; Lancashire Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2960/records/3071828 (PAYWALL)

No. 428 / [1818] October 30 / Benjamin son of / Benjamin & Elizabeth / Heape / Holland Street / Grocer . . . Born 8th Aug't 1817

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Heape and Elizabeth Taylor married at St. Chad's, Rochdale, on 28 June 1810

Kerr's Melbourne almanac and Port Phillip directory for 1842 (Melbourne: Kerr and Thompson, 30 April 1842), 333

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/246294895 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2913110945/view?partId=nla.obj-2913170776#page/n332/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

MELBOURNE HARMONIC SOCIETY. Established 1841.
Leader - Mr. Charles Beswicke.
Conductor - Mr. William Clarke.
Treasurer - Mr. John Jones Peers.
Secretaries - Messrs. Benjamin Heape and William Dredge.
The Harmonic Society meets every Thursday evening, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Collins-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Beswicke (amateur); William Clarke (musician); John Jones Peers (amateur); William Gilpin Dredge (amateur); Melbourne Harmonic Society (association);
and see also "THE CHRONICLES OF EARLY MELBOURNE . . . by Garryowen", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (23 June 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241140142 

In 1841 was established the first musical combination, viz: - The Melbourne Harmonic Society, with the following office-holders - Leader, Mr. Charles Beswicke; Conductor, Mr. William Clarke; Treasurer, Mr. John Jones Peers; Secretaries, Messrs. Benjamin Heape, and William Dredge. They met every Thursday evening, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Collins street, and their role was select sacred music performances, or rather private rehearsals, but the effort did not come to much.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Finn ("Garryowen");
and see also The chronicles of early Melbourne, 1835 to 1851, by Garryowen (Melbourne: Fergusson and Mitchell, 1888), 488

https://opal.latrobe.edu.au/articles/book/13087793 (DIGITISED)

"NEW ORGAN - Port Phillip", Launceston Advertiser [VDL (TAS)] (25 August 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84771110 

A new organ, containing 24 stops, built by Mr. Nicholson, of Rochdale, was tried at the temperance room, Rochdale; it is to be exported forthwith to Melbourne, in New South Wales, for Mr. Benjamin Heape, junr., son of the Rochdale magistrate of that name. It is intended for a methodist chapel in that place. A large assemblage of people attended to hear it played for the first time; a rather numerous choir were present, and several sacred pieces were performed during the evening.- Manchester Guardian.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Nicholson (English organbuilder);
on the arrival of the organ in Melbourne, see "ORATORIO", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (1 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226511062 

"NOTES AND NOTICES", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (28 October 1899), 36

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138609721 

Mr. Benjamin Heape, formerly in business in Melbourne, died at his residence in Prestwich, in England, on September 16. He was at one time senior partner in the firm of Heape and Grice, shippers and merchants, of Melbourne, and after a successful business career retired in 1854. He was in his eighty-third year when he died.

HEAPS, Alfred Walter (Alfred Walter HEAPS; Alfred HEAPS; Mr. A. HEAPS)

Violin maker

Born Holbeck, Yorkshire, England, 1853 (first quarter); son of John Knowles HEAPS (1804-1887) and Elizabeth LOFTHOUSE (1811-1888)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, after 1875
Married Mary NURTHEN (1857-1940), NSW, 1878
Died Paddington, NSW, 14 May 1906, aged "53/54"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alfred+Walter+Heaps+1853-1906 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEAPS-Alfred-Walter (shareable link to this entry)

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

ASSOCIATIONS: John Knowles Heaps (father, violin maker)

Documentation:

"MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE GARDEN PALACE . . . MR. HEAP'S VIOLINS" [sic], Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (29 November 1879), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70975075

Mr. Albert Heaps, of Albert-street, Darlinghurst, exhibits in the north gallery, over the British court, near the organ, two very fine violins, made by his father, Mr. J. K. Heaps, of Leeds. These instruments are not much to look at, being destitute of meretricious ornament, but if a violin-player gets one of them up to his shoulder, he will not lay it down in disgust. We have heard both of them played on, and know we are not praising them unduly. The tone is free, that is, the instrument responds to the most delicate touch of the bow, and in this respect they differ from common fiddles, from which the tone can be extracted only by grinding. M. Bailly, of Mirecourt, France, has two violins - copies from the old masters - in a case in the gallery over the French court, in the charge of Mr. L. Moonen; and there are a few trade violins in the German court. These, along with Mr. Crook's Australian double bass, and Mr. Heap's fiddles and violoncello, are the only bow instruments in the Exhibition.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 May 1906), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14772571

HEAPS - May 14, at his residence, 466 Oxford street, Paddington, Alfred Walter Heaps, son of the late John Knowles Heaps, of Folly Hall, Holbeck, Leeds and dearly beloved husband of M. Heaps, in his 54th year. Home, New Zealand, and foreign papers please copy.

"THE LATE MR. A. W. HEAPS, VIOLIN MAKER, A SKETCH OF HIS CAREER", Australian Town and Country Journal (27 June 1906), 39

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71531685

Mr. Alfred Walter Heaps, whose death occurred recently at his residence, Oxford-street, Paddington, Sydney, somewhat suddenly, at the age of 53, furnished a rather uncommon example of the talents, of a father being handed down unimpaired to his son. The deceased was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, and the fifth son of the late Mr. John Knowles Heaps, whose work as a violin, viola, and violoncello maker and restorer is well known wherever players on the "king of instruments" and its kin do congregate.

His father, having decided that his son Alfred should follow in his footsteps, at the age of 16 apprenticed him to Handel Pickard - musical instrument maker and professor of the violoncello - of Leeds, in 1860, and there he remained until the end of 1874. Then the youthful instrument maker went into his father's workshop, and secured his first public triumph, when, in 1875, in company with his father, he exhibited a quartette of instruments at the Leeds Exhibition. This exhibit secured a prize medal and certificate. During the time the young man was employed by his father he turned out several violins, prized so highly by their purchasers that offers of from £30 to £50 would not bring about a sale. Shortly after 1875, Mr. Heaps was offered, and accepted a position to manage the musical department of a wholesale house in Sydney. He continued in this employment for some time, during which he found his business as a violin maker and repairer increasing so rapidly as to demand all his time. His experience in restoring old instruments was gained with Mr. Pickard in Leeds, where several very valuable violins were entrusted to him for repairs, and restoration. His success in this branch of the industry gained him the reputation of an expert, and his work in Australia enhanced the golden opinions formed of him in the old land.

During the past 17 or 18 years, Mr. Heaps made many violins and violoncellos. For the former he never received less than £25, and for the latter from £35 to £42. Among his customers for violoncellos was the late Mr. Edgar Strauss, for whom he made one in 1891. This fine artist used the instrument for his solos during the whole of his residence in Sydney. Mr. Strauss, on his arrival from San Francisco in 1889, was introduced to Mr. A. W. Heaps, from whom he obtained the loan of a 'cello made by his father. Mr. Strauss played upon it for twelve months, and was so enamoured of the instrument that he offered 80 guineas for it. The 'cello was not for sale, so Mr. Strauss did the next best thing - he ordered one to be made from the same model. This was done, and the maestro never used any others. So that the 'cellos, made by the Heaps - father and son - were responsible for the sweet music that Edgar Strauss made in Sydney. A second instrument was also made for Mr. Strauss from this model.

Ovide Musin, the celebrated violinist, while in Sydney a few years ago, also entrusted Mr. Heaps, with the repairing of his two violins. One of these was a Gagliano. During this business interview several of his violins were brought under M. Musin's notice. They pleased him, and he gave the maker an unsolicited testimonial, couched in terms of warmest approbation, classing him as "one of the best violin makers he had met in his long artistic career."

The secret of Mr. Heaps' success, which was hailed by Messrs. Rivers Allpress, Straus, Rice, and Wentzel (of the Orpheus Quartette), Dr. Scheidel, Max Schluter, and others well capable of judging, was the extreme care he took, the excellence of his material, and his fine models. Some of the sycamore which he used had been preserved since about 1828, and another portion, still in tree block, was purchased in 1836. In pine his stock included some that was exhibited as music wood in London in 1851, and purchased from Messrs. Bernhardt and Sons; and sycamore presented by the Hon. W. E. Gladstone to Mr. J. K. Heaps, and cut by the Grand Old Man himself off his own estate. Indeed, his stock was so large that he often laughingly stated it would easily last him his lifetime. He still continued to purchase as opportunity offered, so that at his demise he would be able to bequeath to his son (whom he intended should follow the profession) whatever might be unused.

His death, as has been stated, came suddenly, and his valuable stock outlived him.

What all violin makers wish to discover what many of them experiment practically daily to find out - is the secret of the varnish used by Stradivarius, Guarnerius, and Amati on their wonderful violins. It is unfortunate that no one has managed to unearth this, though there is no doubt that continuous experiments have improved the varnishes used on the modern violins. Mr. Heaps was an enthusiast on the subject. His varnishes were well known. The fact of his newly-made instruments possessing such fine tone - as compared with old instruments speaks for itself, as the fine tone is attributed in violins to the merit of varnish in conjunction with the workmanship.

The late Mr. Heaps, was very popular both among professional and amateur musicians, and his advice, often sought, was highly valued, and outside the purely musical circle he had many friends, to whom his sudden death came as a great shock. He leaves a widow and six children. Two of the elder children are sons, (the eldest having served an apprenticeship with the father), and by them the business, conducted on lines laid down by their grand father (Mr. J. K. Heaps) and their father, will be carried on in future.

HEARNE, John Alfred (John Alfred HEARNE) = alias John Alfred DANIELL (also DANIEL; DANIELS)

Musician, pianoforte maker and tuner

Died Sydney, NSW, 29 June 1857

HEARTH, Thomas (Thomas HEARTH; T. HEARTH; Mr. HEARTH)

Pianoforte maker, repairer and tuner of musical instruments, cabinet maker

Born (? London), England, c. 1813
Married Elizabeth HUNT (d. VIC, 1882) St. Anne's, Soho, London, England, 24 April 1836
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 31 January 1839 (per Andromache, from Plymouth, 8 October 1838, aged "26")
Active Sydney, NSW, to 1841; Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 1841-42; Launceston, VDL (TAS), 1842-45; Adelaide, SA, 1845-46

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEARTH-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. Anne [Soho], Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1836; register 1832-37, page 411; City of Westminster Archives, STA/PR/4/16

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61867/records/392285 (PAYWALL)

No. 3030 / Thomas Hearth of this parish and Elizabeth Hunt of this parish were married in the Church, by Banns, this [24 April 1836] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Hunt was baptised at St. James, Piccadilly, on 4 November 1812, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Hunt, of Queen Street, Shoemaker

Sydney, NSW (1839-41):

List of families, assisted immigrants, per Andromache, arrived Sydney, NSW, 31 January 1839; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1204/records/37114 (PAYWALL)

. . . Hearth Tho's / Cabinet Maker / London / 26 // [Hearth] Mrs. / Dress Maker / [London] / 24 . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser [NSW] (17 June 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32164496 

To the Musical Inhabitants of Sydney.
KINLOCK & HEARTH, Organ-Builders, Seraphine, & Pianoforte Makers,
HAVING recently arrived in the Colony, beg to inform the Inhabitants of Sydney and the surrounding Country,
that they have commenced Business in the above line,
and are ready to receive Orders for Church Organs of any power or dimension;
likewise that much-admired Instrument, the Seraphine, made to any pattern for Places of Worship, or Gentlemen's Houses.
PIANOFORTES tuned and carefully repaired on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms.
CORNER OF PRINCE STREET, OPPOSITE THE SCOTCH CHURCH.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Kinloch (organbuilder)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (22 July 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32164938

To the Musical Inhabitants of Australia!!
T. HEARTH, Pianoforte Maker, from Clementi, Cheapside, London,
begs to inform the inhabitants of Sydney that he has commenced business in the above line,
and as he intends to charge very moderate, hopes for a share of public patronage.
N. B. - Any persons favouring T. HEARTH with their work may depend upon all possible despatch.
IMUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of every description repaired. PIANOFORTES tuned.
Apply at No. 10 O'CONNELL-STREET, Sydney.

ASSOCIATIONS: Muzio Clementi (musicseller and pianoforte maker, 26 Cheapside, London, d. 1832)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (30 October 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32166055

. . . T. HEARTH, Pianoforte Maker . . .
[manicule] Address to No. 2, Phillip-street South, near St. James's Church.
28th Oct. 1839.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (24 May 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869234

T. HEARTH, Pianoforte Maker and Tuner, 11 Hunter-street,
Musical Instuments every description tuned and repaired.
Charge for tuning, Seven Shillings.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (12 September 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12871112

REMOVAL. THOMAS HEARTH, Pianoforte Maker and Tuner of Musical Instruments,
respectfully intimates to his Friends and the Public that he has removed his residence
to the corner of Castlereagh and Liverpool streets, where all orders will be gratefully received and punctually attended to.
Sydney, September 7.

Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (1841-42):

"MUSICAL", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (22 November 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226510340 

We observe by an advertisement in another column, that Mr. T. Hearth, piano forte maker and tuner, has commenced business at the corner of Swanston and Little Bourke-streets. Mr. Hearth has had considerable experience during the last three years in the other side of the country, and we doubt not he will prove an acquisition to Melbourne.

[2 advertisements], Port Phillip Gazette (1 December 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008088 

To the Musical Inhabitants of Melbourne.
T. HEARTH, Pianoforte maker and tuner, begs respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Melbourne and the public in general
that he intends carrying on the business of Pianoforte maker and tuner,
and trusts, by prompt attention to orders and moderate charge to merit a share of public patronage.
N. B. - Musical instruments of every description tuned and repaired.
Little Collins-street, opposite the Builders' Arms.

Dress Making. MRS. HEARTH begs leave to state to the inhabitants of Melbourne that she intend carrying on the Dress making business at her residence.

[Advertisement], Melbourne Times (16 April 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226924618 

T. HEARTH, PIANO FORTE MAKER AND TUNER,
BEGS most respectfully to inform the Public that he still continues to repair and tune all kinds of musical instruments
at his residence, Little Collins-street, opposite the Builders' Arms.
Charge for tuning a piano forte, 10s.
16th April, 1842.

Launceston, VDL (TAS) (1842-45):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (6 August 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66016875

Pianfortes [sic]. T. HEARTH,
Pianoforte Maker and Tuner, from Collard's, Cheapside, London,
begs leave to inform the inhabitants of Launceston that he has commenced business in the above line,
and hopes, with strict attention to business, to merit a share of public patronage.
Seraphines, Musical Boxes, and Musical Instruments of every description tuned and repaired.
N. B. - Instruments attended to in any part of the country, charge moderate.
York-street, Aug. 6.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick William Collard (musicseller, pianoforte maker, of 26 Cheapside, London)

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (21 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36250868

TO the MUSICAL INHABITANTS of VAN DIEMEN'S LAND. -
T. HEARTH, Pianoforte Maker and Tuner, returns thanks for the support his exertions have met with from the inhabitants of Launceston and the vicinity,
and begs to inform them that he continues the same system of tuning, which has given such general satisfaction,
and from his strict attention to business, hopes for a continuance of the same.
Instruments attended to in any part of the country.
Charge for tuning a pianoforte, 10s.
N.B. - Musical Instruments of every description tuned and repaired.
A second-hand square Piano for sale.
St. John-street, near York-square. December 16, 1842

"POLICE REPORT . . . ATTEMPTED ROBBERY", The Cornwall Chronicle (21 September 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66271497

On the night of the 12th inst. some villains managed to effect an entrance into the premises of Mr. Hearth, piano-forte tuner, residing in St. John-street. Meeting, however, with little or nothing as a reward for their ingenuity, they decamped from the house without alarming its inmates. In the morning it was discovered that the lock of the kitchen door had been picked, and the footsteps of the party were plainly discernible, extending from thence into the street. The inhabitants of that part of the town complain that they are nightly exposed to the depredations of thieves, whilst not a single constable is stationed there for their protection . . .

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (19 October 1844), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36238187

PIANOFORTE TUNING. - T. HEARTH, being about to leave Launceston,
will attend on those parties requiring their pianos tuned or repaired, before his departure.
Charge for tuning a piano, 7s. 6d. October 5.

"Shipping Intelligence . . . DEPARTURES", Launceston Examiner (29 January 1845), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36239059 

January 23. - Cutter William, 32 tons, Cole, master, for South Australia; F. W. Townley, agent. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hearth . . .

Adelaide, SA (1845-46):

[Advertisement], South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (25 March 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71601011

Piano-forte Tuning.
T. HEARTH, Piano-forte Maker and Tuner, from Messrs. Broadwood's, London,
BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Adelaide and its vicinity, that he has commenced in the above line of business,
and hopes, with strict attention, to merit a share of public patronage.
Pianos tuned in any part of the country.
Musical Instruments of every description tuned and repaired.
Leigh-street, Near Hindley-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Broadwood and Sons (pianoforte makers, London)

The royal South Australian almanac and general directory for 1846 . . . by John Stephens (Adelaide: J. Stephens, 1846), 168

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60845/records/50458499 (PAYWALL)

. . . Hearth, Mrs, dressmaker, Leigh street // Hearth, Thomas, pianoforte-tuner, Leigh street . . .

Melbourne, VIC (1876-82):

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 June 1876), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5893047 

About a quarter-past 9 o'clock on Saturday morning a fire occurred in a two-roomed wooden house in Park-lane, Emerald-hill, occupied in part by Mrs. Elizabeth Hearth. The fire originated in an upstairs bedroom, and was discovered by Mrs. Hearth herself. The local fire brigade were in prompt attendance, and assistance and an additional supply of water were telegraphed for to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade station. The telegraph was found to work admirably, the signalling occupying only a few seconds. Before the Metropolitan Brigade arrived, the fire was extinguished. The damage, which was confined to the bedroom in which the fire originated, is estimated at £15, and it is not covered by insurance.

"BENEVOLENT ASYLUM . . . OFFICIAL REPORTS", The Argus (1 December 1882), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11561039 

The medical officer reported . . . that Elizabeth Hearth, a native of London, England, aged 70 years, died on November 21, of asthenia, after being in the institution seven months . . .

BDM VIC records that she was daughter of Daniel Hunt and Elizabeth Green, aged 70

HEASMAN, William (William HAISMAN; William HEASMAN; Mr. HEASMAN)

Musician, band leader, musicseller, carpenter, builder, turner, licensed victualler

Born London, (? Surrey), England, c. 1816
Married Jane Elizabeth AYLMORE, St. Dunstan, Stepney, London, England, 18 July 1836
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 27 December 1841 (per Alexander, from Plymouth, 30 August, aged "25")
Died c. 1855

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEASMAN-William (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. Dunstan Stephney in the county of Middlesex in the year 1836; register 1834-38, page 132; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/2086883 (PAYWALL)

No. 394 / William Haisman of this parish bachelor amd Jane Elizabeth Aylmore of this parish spinster
were married in this church by banns this [18 July 1836]

England census, 6 June 1841, Limehouse, Stepney, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/701/4/6/5/2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/7738366 (PAYWALL)

Salmon Lane / William Heasman / 24 / Turner / [not born in county]
Jane / 21 / [not born in county]
Jane / 2 / [born in county]

List of bounty immigrants per ship Alexander, from Plymouth, 30 August 1841, arrived Port Phillip, 27 December 1841; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E289FC3D-F1B1-11E9-AE98-4F5884FEEC7B?image=255 (DIGITISED)

. . . Haisman William / 25 / Carpenter / Protestant / Read and Write / Native place - London . . .
Jane / 22 / House maid / Protestant / Read and Write / Native place - London . . .
Jane / 3 / Daughter / . . . Native place - London . . .
Mary Ann / 7 weeks / daughter . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (16 January 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4765716 

UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION. NOVELTY! WONDERFUL NOVELTY!!!
The first appearance of the celebrated and unrivalled Illusionist, from Sydney,
Mr. W. C. WAINWRIGHT, Commended by His Worship the MAYOR, and Licensed by Act of Council.
Mechanics' Institution, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1849 . . .
COMIC SONG, by Mr. WAINWRIGHT.
PART II. Mr. POWELL COURTIER, the celebrated FIRE KING and NECROMANCER will once more have the honour of making his bow to a Melbourne Audience . . .
FRONT SEATS, 4s.; BACK SEATS, 2s. 6d, Allowance made to Schools, Families, &c. A FULL BAND will be in attendance; Leader, MR. HEASMAN . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: W. C. Wainwright (magician); John Powell Courtier (magician); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (12 June 1849), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223156588 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. J. C. THOMPSON
BEGS to inform the ladies and gentlemen of Melbourne, that he intends to give
Lessons on the Piano Porte, Violin, Violincello, and Guitar . . .
Heasman's Music Warehouse, Great Bourke-street, Next to the Cornwall Arms.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Charles Thompson (musician)

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (9 May 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12980054 

On the 7th instant, at St. Paul's Church, Redfern, by the Rev. John Pendrill, Charles Wilkinson, to Jane, eldest daughter of the late William Heasman, of Melboune.

HEATH, Mrs. (Mrs. HEATH)

Musician, professor of the pianoforte and singing

Active Sydney, NSW, February to July 1853; Melbourne, VIC, 1858

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEATH-Mrs (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

? List of immigrants per ship Ontario, arrived Sydney, NSW, 15 December 1852; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1204/records/113804 (PAYWALL)

Widows (on embarkation) . . . Heath Rachael / Governess / native place - Liverpool, England / C. of E. / Read and Write

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 February 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12943639 

MRS. HEATH, Professor of the Pianoforte and Singing.
Application for terms, references, &c, is requested to be made to Mrs. HEATH, 5, Bridge-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 June 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12946398 

MRS. HEATH, recently from London, and pupil of Heinrich G. Dellevie and George Dixon, (Mus. Doc.)
Professor of the Pianoforte and Singing, No. 5, Bridge-street.
TERMS PER QUARTER: - For a lesson of half an hour, twice a week:
Pianoforte, two guineas and a half; Singing, two guineas and a half.
For a lesson of one hour, twice a week: Pianoforte, three guineas and a half; Singing, three guineas and a half.
Lessons given at the residence of the pupils will be charged at the rate of a guinea and a half per quarter in addition to the above.
To ladies desiring a few finishing lessons in either of the above accomplishments, Mrs. Heath will be happy to afford the requisite assistance.

ASSOCIATIONS: In the 1851 English census, Heinrich Gottfried [Henry Godfrey] Dellevie, 50, teacher of languages, born Hamburg, Germany, was living at Louth, Lincolnshire

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 January 1858), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7144630 

MRS. HEATH, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Terms, two guineas per quarter.
Mrs. Heath can receive Two Young Ladies to Board and Educate,
Avoca Cottage, Duke-street, Prahran.

HEBERLET, James William (James William HEBERLET; J. W. HEBERLET; also HERBERLET; HERBELET; HEBERLE)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, organist

Born Calcutta, India, c. 1831; son of Andrew HEBERLET (c. 1790-1846) and Sarah SMITH
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by April 1853
Married Rhoda TILLY (1846-1922), Angaston, SA, 19 May 1864
Died Kensington, SA, 25 June 1910, aged "79"

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEBERLET-James-William (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: George Tilly (father-in-law)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (11 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38464231 

MR. HEBERLET, from India, ORGANIST, PIANOFORTE TEACHER and TUNER.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (13 March 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49763465 

MUSICAL NOTICE. MR. J. W. HEBERLET, PIANIST, North-terrace, adjoining the Scotch Church.

"WOODSIDE SCHOOL [From a Correspondent]", South Australian Register (15 August 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49206797 

The opening of this school was celebrated on Monday, the 3rd instant . . . By the kindness of Dr. Esau, who lent his beautiful piano for the occasion, several pieces of music were performed at intervals between the speeches by Mr. Heberlet, pianist, from Adelaide, which greatly added to the entertainment of the evening . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (12 January 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49777741 

THE ADELAIDE INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES,
Pennington-terrace, North Adelaide. Mrs. J. M. BELL, Lady Superintendent.
The FOURTH SESSION of this Institution will COMMEnCE on Friday, the 15th. instant, when Mrs. Bell will be assisted by the following Gentlemen: - . . .
Mr. Rhyer - Pianoforte; assisted by Mrs. Medland.
Mr. Heberlet - Pianoforte.
Mr. John Daniel - Singing, Solfeggio, and Theory of Vocal Music . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Oscar Reyher (pianist); Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist)

"MRS. PAINE'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (19 February 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49773154 

The concert given on Friday evening, at White's Room, under the patronage of His Excellency and Lady MacDonnell, was attended by a large audience including many families from the country whom the Agricultural and Horticultural Society's Exhibition had brought into Adelaide. The principal vocalists were Mrs. Paine, Mrs. Wallace, Miss Petman, and a gentleman amateur. Mr. Chapman acted as conductor, and Mr. Herberlet as pianist. Mrs. Paine also accompanied the other vocalists in several of their songs upon the piano . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard and Blanche Macdonnell (governor and wife); Fanny Paine (musician); Maria Wallace (vocalist); Mary Ann Pettman (vocalist); William Chapman (violinist, conductor); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (22 April 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49775291 

LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE. MR. J. W. HEBERLET, North-terrace.

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (19 July 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article781290 

EDUCATION. - PIANOFORTE INSTRUCTION.
MR. J. W. HEBERLET is prepared to attend Pupils for
ELEMENTARY, ADVANCED, and FINISHING LESSONS, in Adelaide and the suburbs, within a circuit of six miles.
Harmonium Lessons, to beginners only. Evening Tuition from 6 till 9 o'clock.
Schools attended at a proportionably reduced fee, according to the number of students.
For terms, apply either personally at the South Australian Institute, between 12 and 1 o'clock,
or by letter left at the Institute, or directed Waterhouse's Buildings, North-terrace.

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (5 May 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article792382

MR. J. W. HEBERLET, PIANIST, Organist of St. Margaret's Church, Woodville,
will attend PUPILS on the PIANOFORTE and SINGING; also on the HARMONIUM preparatory to Organ study.
Address, Marshall's Music Repository, Currie-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Marshall (musicseller0

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (27 December 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1200585 

MR. J. W. HEBERLET. TEACHER.
PIANO, HARMONIUM, and SINGING. FRENCH and the ORIENTAL LANGUAGES.
Attendance in town or country. For cards of terms enquire at Marshall's Music Repository.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (30 March 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49896273 

PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND SINGING. - Mr. HEBERLET.
Terms for Teaching: - Per Quarter - One Pupil, 3 guineas;
Two in a Family or House, £5 10s.; Three do. do., £7 10s.
Occasional Lessons (each), 5s.
To Schools having not fewer than six students. Reduced Fees according to agreement.
Attendance In Town or Country, inquire at Marshall's Music Repository.

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (18 September 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article824088 

HINDMARSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.
The following SERVICES will be held: - On Sunday, September 23 . . . On the following Monday, September 24, a Public Tea will be served in the Chapel at half-past 5;
after which a Public Meeting, the Chair to be taken by W. Peacock, Esq.,
when several Ministers and other gentlemen will address the meeting.
Music, comprising selections from Mozart, Bird (1420), Kent, &c., &c.,
concluding with Handel's Grand Chorus, will be sung by the Choir.
Mr. Heberlet, Professor of Music, will preside at the Harmonium . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Congregational churches (general)

"HINDMARSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL", South Australian Register (26 September 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50024988 

The following is from a correspondent: - "On Monday, the 21th inst., a meeting of a very interesting character was held in the Congregational Chapel, Hindmarsh. It having been found desirable to have enlarged accommodation in this Chapel, and the Hon. G. F. Angas having given £50 for this purpose, a gallery has been erected capable of containing upwards of 100 people. It was resolved to hold this meeting for the purpose of defraying the whole cost of erection . . . The enjoyment of the friends was greatly enhanced by the performance of several pieces of music, selected from Handel and Mozart, by the choir of the chapel; Professor Heberlet presiding at the harmonium, which was a splendid instrument kindly lent by the owner for the occasion . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George French Angas (donor)

"HINDMARSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL", The South Australian Advertiser (26 September 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article824399 

. . . During the evening, the choir of the chapel sung some pieces of sacred music very creditably. Professor Heberlet presided at the harmonium. One piece "Sound the loud Timbrel," was beautifully performed. The solo and trio, sung by Mr. and the Misses Tilley, with Mr. Heberlet's accompaniment, was very sweet. In fact the whole showed that great care had been taken in the rehearsals . . . and the singing of the "Hallelujah Chorus" (the whole of the audience standing), closed the proceedings, and the meeting separated, evidently well pleased with the results of the evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Tilly (future father-in-law)

”MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT MINTARO. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 [From our Clare Correspondent]”, South Australian Register (9 October 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50029262 

The first northern musical festival took place on Thursday, October 4, at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Mintaro - a building recently finished, and capable of accommodating between 200 and 300 persons. The tickets issued by the Committee named 2 o'clock as the opening hour, but by some unfortunate disagreement with our timepiece we did not succeed in reaching the hall of music until half-past 2, by which time the two first pieces on the programme had been delivered to a very large and attentive audience.
A word as to the attendance, which surprised as greatly. Not so much as regards the number present, although that was more considerable than the most sanguine had hoped - some 260 or more - but as regards the distance. Many of these votaries of the muse had travelled, some from the Burra, some from Clare, some from Auburn, and some even from Saddleworth - a striking and gratifying proof that a very general degree of support could be relied upon by the promoters of any future carefully arranged musical reunions.
The first portion of the concert was devoted entirely to sacred music, and the second part to secular music. The following is the programme: -
First part - 1, Gloria (Mazzinghi's Mass), Mrs. Delany, Rev. M. Lencioni, accompanied on harmonium by Mr. Heberlet;
2, solo on harmonium (Haydn), by Mr. Heberlet;
3, Incarnatus est (Mazzinghi), Mrs. Delany, Rev. M. Lencioni, Rev. Mr. Moeser;
4, solo on violin, Rev. Mr. Moeser, accompanied by harmonium, Mr. Heberlet;
5, Sanctus et Benedictus (Mazzinghi), Mrs. Delany, Rev. M. Lencioni, and Rev. Mr. Moeser;
6, Hear, hear my prayer (anthem), Rev. Mr. Moeser, Rev. M. Lencioni, and Mr. Heberlet, accompanied by harmonium;
7, "Sound the loud timbrel," Mrs. Delany and Rev. M. Lencioni, accompanied by harmonium;
8. "Die Dürre Zeit" (F. Roda), German air, Rev. Mr. Moeser.
Second part - 1, "Home, sweet home" (piano), Mr. Heberlet;
2, Italian air (piano), Rev. M. Lencioni;
3, "The last rose of summer" (piano), Mr. Heberlet;
4, Druid's March from "Norma" (violin and piano), Rev. Mr. Moeser and Mr. Heberlet;
5, The gipsy's song from the north, Rev. Mr. Moeser;
6, Tyrolese airs on the zittern, accompanied by guitar;
7, Tyrolese song;
8, "God save the Queen."
Before we make any remarks on the success of the concert as a musical effort, we must premise that the promoters thereof have had many and weighty obstacles to overcome, and in some instances to give way under. We all know what extreme difficulty there always is in getting together a troop of amateurs to practise the concerted pieces together - how this day will not suit so and so - and how the next day certainly won't do for so and so's neighbour. In this particular case the Committee had to straggle with many disadvantages. Promises were given by enthusiastic amateurs and rescinded; efforts were made to procure instruments worthy of being touched by scientific fingers, but in vain; and that really pleasing artist, Mr. Heberlet, was compelled to do grievous penance during the whole concert on an antediluvian penny-trumpet in the shape of a piano. More - yet more. Mrs. Delany - who kindly travelled to this comparatively unknown region, all the way from the capital, delayed and baffled by heavy rain which fell during the early part of last week - did not arrive at Mintaro until barely two hours before the concert; and then, making one last attempt to learn each other's capacity before the public were admitted, the performers assembled to try some airs together, when, lo the over-zealous doorkeeper gave way to the crowds impatiently waiting outside, and positively the so-called concert commenced without a single rehearsal, the very programme being drawn up on the spur of the moment.
So let us not judge too harshly, this first attempt in the North, but rather let us trust that the next effort may not be so persecuted by fortune. Not, as to the performance itself, which, taking into consideration the various difficulties we have enunciated, showed no common share of talent and skill on behalf it Mrs. Delany and Mr. Heberlet. The lady in "Sanctus et Benedictus" gave as a very favourable sample of her power in the higher notes of the human voice; and in "Sound the loud timbrel" was, throughout the whole piece, animated, equal, and remarkably effective. It was, in fact, the bonne bouche of the concert, being remarkably well accompanied by Mr. Heberlet on the harmonium, whose execution of "Home, sweet home," and accompaniment of himself in the "Last rose of Summer," were greeted by hearty and well merited applause from the audience. The Druid's March, from "Norma," was very well given (always recollecting the peculiar qualities of the instrument called, by courtesy, the piano); Mr. Moeser giving proofs of a careful study and accurate knowledge of the violin. The Tyrolese Minstrels were a novel feature in the entertainment, and would, no doubt, have achieved a far greater success had they not been oppressed with so much mauvaise honte that they were actually unable to face the audience. However, the zittern, in itself a sweet, tinkling, but not very powerful instrument, did well with the guitar, and the mountain melodies, from their very strangeness and wildness, produced a decided effect on the audience, which effect would, so doubt, have been heightened had they heard them delivered in the mountain passes of the Tyrol, their native and legitimate place. "God save the Queen," sang in a truly loyal and emphatic manner by Mrs. Delany, terminated the concert, at about half past 5.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maurice Lencioni (cleric, musician); Joseph Moeser (cleric, musician); Mrs. Delany (vocalist); Music in Catholic churches (general)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (3 September 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50082234 

ORGAN OR HARMONIUM ACCOMPANIMENT. - The undersigned is open to
ENGAGEMENT for CHURCH or CHAPEL SERVICES (one year certain), with the whole of the Choir Management.
A Town position; or, if suburban, within convenient travelling circuit.
Amount of stipend less an object than the opportunity to organize an efficient Choir, and access to a good instrument.
J. W. HEBERLET, Pianoforte Teacher, formerly Organist of St. Margaret's, Woodville.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS. - Mr. J. W. HEBERLET will be glad to receive a young gentleman to prepare for the above, one hour every evening.
Department - Classics or Mental Science, according to the syllabus set forth in the Government Prospectus.
Fee - Five Guineas; and should the candidate succeed in attaining his object, a supplementary bonus, with an advertised certificate.

"NORWOOD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The South Australian Advertiser (22 October 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article878936

Monday evening the Norwood Philharmonic Society gave their second grand concert, and notwithstanding the threatening state of the weather, there was a good attendance, the Town Hall being tolerably well filled with a highly respectable audience, numbering about 250. The performance commenced with an introduction by the band, which was followed by Handel's chorus, "Sing unto God," sung by the whole company, comprising seven female and 14 male voices, and 11 instrumental performers, viz. - one cornopean, Mr. Mcculloch; one clarionet, Mr. Sumsion; two flutes, Messrs. Spiller and Proctor; five violins, Messrs. Chapman, Finniss, Chapman, jun., and Schrader; one bass viol, and one double bass. This piece was well performed, but the volume of sound was too great for the size of the hall. Mrs. Smart then sung "Oh, had I Jubal's Lyre," in which she was deservedly encored. Mr. Herbelet accompanied her on the harmonium, and Mr. Chapman on the violin. The entire company next gave that magnificent chorus from Haydn's Creation, "The heavens are telling," and it was admirably sung, and drew forth a hearty round of applause. Horsley's beautiful trio (sacred), "When shall we three meet again," was then very sweetly sung by Mesdames Wishart and Smart, and Mr. Fry. Mrs. Wishart was in very good voice, and sung with great taste and precision. They were accompanied by Mr. Herbelet on the piano, and Mr. Chapman on the violin. The first part of the performance was concluded by the whole company giving the chorus from Handel, "Unto us a child is born," which was done with very good effect. The second part of the entertainment (secular) began with Auber's Overture "Fra Diavolo" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Smart (Mary Ann Pettman, as above); Robert McCullagh (cornopean); William James Sumsion (clarinet); Emanuel Spiller (flute); Nicholas Proctor (flute); Boyle Travers Finniss (violin); William Chapman junior (violin) and senior (leader, as above); Heinrich Schrader (violin); Susannah Wishart (vocalist); Norwood Philharmonic Society (association)

"THURSDAY EVENING'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (15 November 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50081663 

Mr. C. H. Compton's musical Shaksperian entertainment given at White's Assembly Room on Thursday evening last, was a decided success in more senses than one . . . Mr. Compton had secured the assistance of a number of ladies and gentlemen of known musical talent, including Mr. Linly Norman, Mr. R. B. White, Mr. Heberlet, Madames Smart, Wishart, and Fox, and an efficient chorus . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Henry Compton (musician); Linly Norman (musician); Richard Baxter White (musician); Sarah Hannah Fox (vocalist)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (24 February 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40469428 

PIANO AND HARMONIUM. - Mr. J. W. HEBERLET, TEACHER.
Pupils visited or received, Town and Suburbs. Enquire before 12, or by post, Flinders-street east.

"METHODIST NEW CONNEXION", South Australian Register (3 February 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50174927 

The tea and public meeting in connection with the inaugural services of the Methodist New Connexion Church, just formed under the ministry of the Rev. J. Maughan, at the Hindley-street Assembly Rooms, were held in tne rooms on Monday evening last. The tea - a most plentiful one - was attended by upwards of 150 persons, and was followed by the public meeting, under the presidency of the Hon. A. Forster, M.L.C. The building was crowded. Singing and prayer opened the proceedings: and an efficient choir of about a dozen voices - amongst whom were Mesdames Wishart and Smart and Mr. Wilkinson - under the direction of Mr. B. Mander, Mr. Heberlet presiding at the harmonium, gave the anthem "Canaan" with good effect . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Mander (choir leader, d. Portland, VIC, 21 April 1896, aged "72")

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (13 February 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50170397 

ORGANIST DISENGAGED. — Mr. HEBERLET, late of St. Matthew's, Kensington, formerly of St. Margaret's, Woodville.
Address, at Mrs. Barrow's, Haines's Cottages, Franklin-street.

"SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH ST. JOHN'S CHURCH", South Australian Register (10 April 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50160712 

A public tea meeting in connection with the St. John's Church was held in the Adelaide Assembly Rooms, on Thursday evening, April 9 . . . the Rev. D. J. H. Ibbetson, incumbent of the church, having engaged in prayer, the Choir, under the leadership of Mr. H. Pounsett, organist of the church, gave an anthem . . . The full choir having given Mozart's chorus, "Gloria," in a verv effective manner . . . Mr. Heberlet presided at the harmonium, and the choir, which numbered about 20 singers, male and female performed their services to the evident satisfaction of all.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Pounsett (organist)

"THE WEEK'S NEWS . . . CONCERT AT NORWOOD", Adelaide Observer (2 May 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159517567 

On Thursday evening Mrs. Wishart gave a concert at the Town Hall, Norwood. The attendance was not large, the Hall being only about half full. Mrs. Wishart is well known as a pleasing and to some extent an accomplished vocalist, and the entertainment was rendered further attractive by the able performances of Mr. Linly Norman and Mr. Heberlet on the piano and the harmonium. Mrs. Smart also rendered her assistance, together with about a dozen other amateur vocalists. The first part consisted of a selection of sacred music; principally from the oratorios . . .

"ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH, NORWOOD", South Australian Register (23 October 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50162581 

The new and spacious building recently added to the west side of St. Bartholomew's Church, in the Beulah-road, Norwood, was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Adelaide on Thursday evening . . . During the service the choir chanted several of the responses, assisted by the organist of the church Mr. Heberlet, on the harmonium, and the anthem "Awake, awake" was also performed by them . . .

"ANGASTON [From our own Correspondent] . . . March 26", South Australian Register (29 March 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39123455 

The annual picnic given to the children of the Sunday-schools connected with the Independent Church, Angaston, and the Congregationalists in North Rhine, took place yesterday. The day (Good Friday) being a general holiday, a large number of the English portion of the inhabitants of the district and some of the German residents availed themselves of the Rev. Mr. Gibson's invitation to join the children and their teachers on that occasion . . . After dinner the amusement of the children and people was well attended to by the Committee. Cricket, tag, football and other games were introduced and spiritedly pursued until Mr. Evans brought out the harmonium, and Messrs. Daniel and Heberlet assisted the church choir in performing several pieces of sacred music to the extreme delight of the company . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist)

"MARRIED", The Adelaide Express (23 May 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207689211 

HEBERLET - TILLY. - On the 19th May, by licence, at Angaston, by the Rev. J. Gibson, James, youngest son of the late Andrew Heberlet, Esq., Registrar, Military Department, E.I.C., to Rhoda, eighth daughter of Mr. G. Tilly, of Angaston.

"CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY", South Australian Register (21 July 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41018890

The soiree of the Catholic Young Men's Society was held at the South Australian Assembly Rooms, on Wednesday evening, July 19. Over 300 ladies and gentlemen were present . . . During the interval a solo by Mr. Mumme, a fantasia by Mr. Herberlet, and a beautiful solo and chorus by Messrs. Mumme, McMullen, Denny, and Donovan were given with good effect . . .

"DEATHS", The Register (29 June 1910), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58142145 

HEBERLET. - On the 25th June, at Alton Cottage, Kensington, James William George Carbury Heberlet, Professor of Music, youngest son of the late Andrew Heberlet, Esq., second in command of the old East Indian Company.

ASSOCIATIONS: For other family connections, see "DEATHS", South Australian Register (4 February 1893), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48735469 

Bibliography and resources:

Notable South Australians; or, Colonists - past and present, by George E. Loyau (Adelaide: Carey, Page & Co. 1885), 149

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=QM8NAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA149 (DIGITISED)

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Notable_South_Australians/James_William_Heberlet (DIGITISED)

James William Heberlet IS the youngest son of Andrew Heberlet, Esq., Register in the Military Department of the H.E.I. Company; born in Calcutta, and closely associated with some of the earliest settlers there. During a complete collegiate course he applied himself at an early age to the piano and singing, under Professor C. Howard, a leading musician, and attained great proficiency. On leaving college, after a brief application to business, he was attracted to the colonies, and arrived in Adelaide in 1853, en route to Victoria. Finding, however, inducements to remain here, he devoted his time to the management of an academy in the city, previously conducted by Mr. Whinham, sen. After nearly three years' scholastic duties and private tuition in French in ladies' academies, Mr. Heberlet turned his attention wholly to music, and from the encouragement received from that eminent pianist, the late Linly Norman, entered heart and soul into the matter. He became musical instructor to several ladies' schools, and since the year 1858 has followed that profession successfully. Many hundreds of persons of both sexes have been instructed by him, and are a credit to his teaching. He has had a varied, though comparatively successful career, and has also held the position of organist to several of the city and suburban churches of various denominations.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loyau (editor, compiler); Linly Norman (musician)

HEDGES, William Henry (William Henry HEDGES; W. H. HEDGES)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, organist, bandmaster

Active Adelaide, SA, by 1867
Active Mount Gambier, SA, by 1868
Married Anna Maria Peckwell BYASS, Mount Gambier, SA, 19 April 1869 ("William Harry HEDGES")
Active Hamilton, VIC, by 1871
Active Brisbane, QLD, by 1880

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Henry+Hedges+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEDGES-William-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Express and Telegraph [Adelaide, SA] (14 January 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207590684 

W. H. HEDGES, Professor of the Organ, Piano, and Harmonium. Instructions on most liberal terms.
W. H. H. attends private dance parties professionally.
Waymouth-street (corner of Young-street) or 68, Rundle-street.

[Advertisement], Border Watch [Mounta Gambier, SA] (18 July 1868), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77165405

W. H. HEDGES. Professor of Music, Stamford House;
VOCAL and Instrumental Music taught. Pianos and Harmoniums repaired.

"Items of News . . . PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Hamilton Spectator [VIC] (2 December 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196305393 

Mr. W. H. Hedges, who has arrived from Mount Gambier with first-class credentials as a professor of music, proposes to establish himself at Hamilton. An attempt is to be made to inaugurate a Philharmonic Society, and the project certainly seems worthy of every encouragement.

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11516387

William Henry Hedges of Hamilton, music teacher.
Causes of insolvency: Falling off of business, sickness of self and family, and bad debts.
Liabilities £76 11s.; assets £57 15s. 6d., deficiency, £18 15s. 6d.

[Advertisement], The Telegraph [Brisbane, QLD] (30 January 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174715598 

WANTED for the BAND of No. 1 Battery Q. V. Artillery,
one first and one second CORNET PLAYERS; also three Baritones; Instruments provided.
Apply Monday or Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Artillery Drill Room.
W. H. Hedges, Band-master.

[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier (21 July 1881), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article915211

I WILLIAM HENRY HEDGES, Professor of Music, now residing at Ipswich-road, near the Woolloongabba, in the district of Brisbane, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next Monthly Licensing Meeting or Special Petty Sessions, to be holden for this district on the 9th day of August next ensuing, for a PROVISIONAL PUBLICAN'S LICENSE . . .

"EIGHT-HOUR DAY BAND CONTESTS", The Queenslander (17 May 1902), 1079

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21624038 

A series of band contests took place at the Exhibition Grounds on the 5th instant, under the auspices of the Eight-hour Day Union. Seven bands competed - three representing Brisbane, one from Gympie, one from Bundaberg, one from Rockhampton, and one from Roma . . . Mr. Yorston, bandmaster of the Queensland Rifles Regimental Band, which won the £50 prize and State championship, received his first musical instruction from Professor W. H. Hedges, of Trinity College, Dublin, Mr. Hedges being then bandmaster of the old No. 1 Battery Band, Brisbane . . .

HEDGELAND, James Frederick (James Frederick HEDGELAND; Frederick HEDGELAND; F. HEDGELAND)

Musician, organist, pianist, cornet player, teacher of the pianoforte, singing class instructor (Hullah's system), piano tuner, grazier, newspaper proprietor

Born Marylebone, England, 26 October 1831; baptised Christ Church, St. Marylebone, 10 November 1831; son of John Pike HEDGELAND and Harriet TAYLOR
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by February 1854
Active QLD, by c. mid to late 1850s
Married Ann Charlotte OSMENT, St. Paul's church, Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1879
Died Prahran, VIC, 11 April 1911, aged "79"

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in Christ Church in the parish of St. Marylebone . . . in the year [1831]; register 1827-36, page 82; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1558/images/31280_199054-00237 (PAYWALL)

No. 630 / [baptised] Nov'r 10 1831 / James Frederick Son of / John Pike & Harriet / Hedgeland / 2 Grove place / Architect / Born Oct'r 26 1831

ASSOCIATIONS: John Pike Hedgeland (1791-1873) and Harriet Taylor (d. 1835) married at St. Pancras, London, on 24 July 1824; also baptised in the same 1831 ceremony was James's elder brother, Edward Charles, born 24 October 1828; the eldest sibling, George Caleb Hedgeland (1826-1898), a surveyor, also emigated to NSW in 1859

England census, 30 March 1851, Christ Church, St. Marylebone; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 1490

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1490_1490-0979 (PAYWALL)

2 Grove Place / John P. Hedgeland / Head / Wid. / 59 / Architect / [born] Devon Exeter
William [Hedgeland] / Son / 20 / Organ Builder / Mid'x Marylebone
Frederick [Hedgeland] / Son / 19 / Organist / [Mid'x Marylebone]

ASSOCIATIONS: William Martin Hedgeland (1830-1911), organbuilder

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (4 February 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12960501 

MR. FREDERICK HEDGELAND, late Organist of St. Matthew's District Church, Marylebone, London,
and now of St. Mark's, Alexandria, will be happy to increase the number of his pupils for the Pianoforte.
Alpha Cottage, William-street, Woolloomooloo.

[Advertisement], Illustrated Sydney News [NSW] (27 May 1854), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614355

MR. FREDERICK HEDGELAND, late Organist of St. Matthew's District Church, Marylebone, London,
and now of St. Mark's, Alexandria, will be happy to increase the number of his pupils for the Pianoforte.
Terms may be known at Alpha Cottage, 4, William-street, or at Messrs. WOOLCOTT AND CLARKE'S, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 September 1854), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30941001

HULLAH'S SINGING CLASSES, conducted by Mr. F. Hedgeland, Organist of St. Mark's and the Sydney Choral Society, will shortly be commencing at the School Room, Castlereagh-street. Terms, two guineas the course, payable quarterly, in advance. For Prospectuses, apply to Mr. Hedgeland, 11, Woolloomooloo-street, or to Mr. McCabe, at the Rooms.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hullah (English singing master); Sydney Choral Society (association); School Room (Castlereagh-street venue)

[Advertisement], Rockhampton Bulletin and Central Queensland Advertiser [QLD] (28 March 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51565997 

REDCLIFFE STATION. NOTICE. - Any Sale of the Redcliffe Station, on the Isaacs River, Leichhardt District, without my consent, is null and void.
J. F. HEDGELAND, Redcliffe. March 14th.

[News], Mackay Mercury and South Kennedy Advertiser [QLD] (11 June 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article169704068 

On Wednesday evening the new Assembly Room, built by Mr. H. Spring, and leased to Mr. C. Rice for theatrical purposes, was opened in accordance with prior announcement for the first time, and proved as successful an opening night as could have been wished . . . the orchestra, consisting of the violin, flute, violincello, piano-forte, and harmonium, under the direction of Mr. J. F. Hedgland, discoursed some excellent music, until the first part of the entertainment commenced . . .

[Advertisement], Rockhampton Bulletin (19 December 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51907114 

MR. J. F. HEDGELAND, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Organist of St. Paul's,
is prepared to give instruction on the Pianoforte, Harmonium, Cornopean, and in Singing, either at his own or pupil's residences.
Terms may be known on application. Piano-fortes tuned. Derby-street, opposite Denis' Hotel.

See also "ELECTION OR ORGANISTS. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Daily Northern Argus [Rockhampton, QLD] (11 January 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213485523 

See also "ELECTION OR ORGANISTS. TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Daily Northern Argus (13 January 1877), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213485071 

[Colophon], Tasmanian Evening Herald [Launceston, TAS] (27 July 1878), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232956404 

Printed and published for the proprietors by James Frederick Hedgeland at the office of the "Tasmanian Evening Herald," Charles-street, Launceston, Tasmania.

"ORGAN RECITAL AT THE TOWN HALL", The Cornwall Chronicle (26 February 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66500913 

A recital was given at the Town Hall last evening, by Mr. Hedgeland on that beautiful but not properly appreciated instrument, the organ, the property of the late Dr. Valentine. Since it has been erected at the Town Hall by permission of Mrs. Craig, and at the request of Miss Mason, it has been but seldom used at public entertainments. Mr. Hedgeland commenced his performance with the "Gloria," from Mozart's Twelfth Mass, an old but general favorite, which, like all classical music, will continually bear repetition. This piece was succeeded by a soft movement from "Clemenza di Filo," [sic, Tito] by the same composer; followed by one of Novello's finales. In the first part of the movement the solo stops of the instrument showed to great advantage. The "Kyrie" and "Gloria," from the Mass in B flat by Haydn, was very well rendered, and the "Gloria," which is of a stirring character, was well received . . . The "Kyrie" from Second Mass and "Splendor Patres," an adaption from The Seasons, by Haydn, were creditably performed, and the beautiful soft movement preceding the choral fugue, was well adapted to display the softer stops to advantage. The remaining parts of the programme, especially the "Et rege eos," by Graun, and the "Hallelujah Chorus" from the Messiah, were very successful, and received a fair share of applause. Of course, with so many other attractions in full fling the same evening, the audience was not large.

"MARRIAGE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (4 April 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66496982

HEDGELAND - OSMENT - At St. Paul's, Melbourne, on the 17th March, by the Rev. Dr. Bromby, James Frederick Hedgeland, of Launceston, to Ann Charlotte Osment, of Prahran, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (1 August 1879), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47800414

INSTRUCTION IN CHORAL SINGING . . . on the Wilhem method, as taught by Mr. John Hullah, of London.
MR. J. F. HEDGELAND, Professor of Music, Launceston (formerly organist of St. Matthew's Church, Marylebone, London; St. Mark's, Darling Point, and St. James's Choral Society, Sydney; and late of St. John's Church, Toorak), will shortly commence singing classes on the above method, at the Town Hall . . . 

ASSOCIATIONS: Guillaume Louis Bocquillon Wilhem (singing instructor);
see also "HULLAH SINGING", Launceston Examiner (31 July 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47800362

[Advertisement], Kyneton Guardian [VIC] (19 May 1880), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232774670 

MR. J. F. HEDGELAND, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, MOLLISON-STREET,
(late Organist of St. John's Church, Toorak,)
IS PREPARED TO GIVE LESSONS OK THE PIANOFORTE AND OBGAN AND INSTRUCTION IN SINGING.
Pianofortes tuned singly or by the year. Terms upon apllication.

[Advertisement], The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian [VIC] (18 March 1882), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107117986 

MR. J. F. HEDGELAND, Assistant Orgaist All Saints', St. Kilda,
IS PREPARED TO RECEIVE a limited number of PUPILS for the PIANOFORTE.
Terms on application at his residence, 19 GREVILLE-STREET, PRAHRAN.

[News], Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate [VIC] (27 June 1893), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68732182

Mr. J. F. Hedgeland announces elsewhere that he is prepared to tune pianofortes, organs and harmoniums, and also repair same. References can be obtained from Mr. J. L. Parkes, agent, &c., Queen-street, Warragul.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 April 1911), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10894004

HEDGELAND. - On the 11th April, at his residence, Mackay-street, Prahran, James Frederick, dearly beloved hsuband of Anne Charlotte, and father of George, Percival, and Florence Hedgeland, aged 79 years.

HEFFERNAN, William (William HEFFERNAN; Billy HEFFERNAN; Mr. HEFFERNAN)

Theatre and concert room proprietor, theatrical and musical impresario, concert promoter, publican

Born (? Clonmel) near Tipperary, Ireland, June 1803
Married [1] ?, Cork, Ireland, c. 1830
Married Rebecca ? (d. 1906), Bangor, Maine, USA, ? by c. 1845
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, June 1853 (per Eagle, from New York)
Died Dunedin, NZ, 12 March 1891, aged "87/88"

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ASSOCIATIONS: John Crowley (business partner); Shamrock Hotel (Bendigo venue); Shamrock Hotel (Epsom venue)

Documenation:

? Baptisms, St. Mary, Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland, February 1803; National Library of Ireland; Catholic parish registers

https://registers.nli.ie/registers/vtls000632161?locale=en#page/46/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

1803 / Februarius . . . 28 / B. Gulielmus [son of] Thomae Heffernan & Cath. Grandison . . .

List of passengers per ship Eagle, from New York, for Melbourne, June 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3403A91B-F96C-11E9-AE98-1F36C9268AB1?image=57 (DIGITISED)

. . . John Crowley & Lady . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: As lessee of the ship, Heffernan's name does not appear on the passenger manifest, but that of his business partner, Crowley, does

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (1 September 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047361 

SHAMROCK HOTEL, (Late Royal Exchange,) Pall Mall, Sandhurst.
WILLIAM HEFFERNAN has much pleasure in announcing to his friends, patrons, and the public,
that he has obtained a license for the above Hotel, which has been considerably enlarged,
and is now one of the most comfortable houses on Bendigo . . .

"THE SHAMROCK HOTEL", Bendigo Advertiser (20 October 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047750 

We understand that Mr. Heffernan has in contemplation the erection of a splendid concert room, superior to any on the Bendigo . . . Beyond question, the Shamrock Hotel has one of the best musical companies in the district, and the large support it receives is well deserved. The engagement of Miss Urie still continues, and her excellent singing meets with the same popularity as ever. Under most disadvantageous circumstances this lady acquits herself remarkably well. Mr. Gibson, the favorite Irish singer, is also engaged at the Shamrock, and his humorous and pleasant style of singing is no small attraction. Mr. Dixon, the tenor, and Mr. Leman, bass singer, are well deserving of notice. The latter gentleman has a very fine powerful voice, which enables him to sing certain songs with striking effect. The place of Mr. White, who ably presided at the pianoforte, and whose accompaniments in no small degree contributed to the success of the evening concerts, is at present filled by Mr. Salaman, the former gentleman being on a visit to town . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Urie (vocalist); J. W. Gibson (vocalist); Frederick Dixon (vocalist); Frederick Leeman (vocalist); Thomas White (pianist); Edward Salamon (pianist)

"MISS OCTAVIA HAMILTON", Bendigo Advertiser (6 November 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047909 

This accomplished vocalist, who attracted so much popularity on the occasion of her visit to Bendigo in company with Miska Hauser, has been engaged by Mr. Heffernan, to appear at the Shamrock evening concerts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Miska Hauser (violinist)

"SHAMROCK CONCERT-HALL", Bendigo Advertiser (29 December 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88048403 

This building rapidly approaches completion and already forms a prominent feature in the appearance of the township, towering above all the adjacent houses. It is well and substantially built of brick, and the woodwork of the floors is strongly and securely put together. The hall itself, which is on the ground floor, is 18 feet high, and will be excellently ventilated. The first floor above this will comprise a suite of commodious apartments 11 feet high, and over these will be attics. Beneath all is a spacious cellar. The walls of the building are firmly founded on the bed rock. The building will cost the proprietors of the Shamrock, Messrs. Heffernan and Crawley [sic, Crowley], a large sum of money, and when finished will be a most creditable instance of their enterprise.

"SHAMROCK CONCERT ROOM", Bendigo Advertiser (25 March 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88049219 

This splendid room was crowded to excess in the evening. It would be superfluous to criticise the performances so well known and generally appreciated. We may, however, notice the engagement of Monsieur Coulon, who made his first appearance on this occasion, singing "Largo al factotum" (Barber of Seville): receiving an encore, he gave "Non piu Andrai" (Le Nozze di Figaro), which was encored, he also sang the "Marseillaise." We congratulate Mr. Heffernan on the taste displayed in securing the services of this accomplished vocalist, and trust the public will duly appreciate his liberality in thus providing a first-class entertainment for all who feel inclined to spend an hour enjoying the strains of Rossini and Mozart.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emile Coulon (vocalist)

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (3 September 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154872544 

Madame Carandini, M.M. Lavenu, Howson, Lyall, and Mr. and Mrs. Hancock are delighting the million at the Shamrock Concert Hall, at Sandhurst. The attendance has been so large that Mr. Heffernan, the proprietor, has been obliged to open another room over the way, and divide his vocal company, and shift them from one to the other as occasion may require.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (music directot); Frank Howson (vocalist); Charles Lyall (vocalist); Mary Ellen and Edward Hancock (vocalists)

"SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL", Bendigo Advertiser (10 September 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88052703 

We observe that the proprietors of the Shamrock have re-engaged the services of the exquisite contralto, Sara Flower. We need not say what a feast of beautiful music is placed before the frequenters of this Concert Hall. We have only to mention the names of Mesdames Flower, Carandini and Mrs. Hancock, and Messrs. Howson and Lyall, to assure the public of the superlative treat that may be enjoyed. Of course we must not forget Mr. Thatcher, and the other vocal and instrumental performers who contribute to render an evening at the Shamrock Concert Hall something infinitely above the entertainments usually open to the public. We have all the exquisite music and singing of the first-class concerts, without that constraint attending upon them. Really we have no wish to bestow undue praise upon the proprietors of this place of amusement, Messrs. Heffernan and Crowley, but we cannot help acknowledging that, their public spirit and appreciation of real musical talent are unequalled in the colony. The citizens of Melbourne cannot procure such an entertainment by lavishly paying for it, as we have every evening afforded to us for nothing.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter)

"MINING INTELLIGENCE", Bendigo Advertiser (4 November 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87995302 

The new rush at Epsom is still going a-head . . . It is rumored pretty strongly that Messrs. Heffernan and Crowley are about to build an hotel down here, attached to which, will be a splendid Concert Room. The site is not yet finally determined on, but it is supposed it will be on Dr. Backhaus' ground, close by "The Island," and near to Captain Wemys's slab hut. Everything is looking up here, and all seem contented and the itinerant publicans are reaping a rich harvest.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Backhaus (cleric); Shamrock Concert Hall (new second venue at Epsom, as above)

"OLD FAVORITES", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (7 September 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154833196 

. . . The Bendigo papers say: - "A new attraction has been provided for the lovers of harmony by our indefatigable caterer for musical excellence and norelty Mr. Heffernan, in the shape of instrumental quartettes. Of Miska Hauser's capabilities as a violinist, it is needless to speak; but Mons. Lavenu's performance on the chief of stringed instruments - the violoncello - certainly took us by surprise: he fingers it in a masterly manner, and the effect produced is really good. Mr. Thatcher, with a little more practice, will be a good flautist, and certainly shows an aptitude for concerted music we did not give him credit for. The playing of Mr. Pollard (piano-forte) cannot be praised too highly: his taste is good, his execution brilliant, and his conception true."

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Henry Pollard (pianist)

[DEATH], Evening Star [Dunedin, NZ] (12 March 1891), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD18910312.2.4 

HEFFERNAN. - On the 12th inst., at his residence, Pier Hotel, Crawford Street, Dunedin, William Heffernan; aged 87 years.

"OBITUARY", Evening Star [Dunedin, NZ] (12 March 1891), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD18910312.2.7 

Old Victorians will hear with regret of the death of Mr. William Heffernan, of the Pier Hotel, which took place this morning. The deceased gentleman was born in the town of Tipperary in June, 1803, {», and was consequently in the eighty eighth year of his age. Most of his friends will probably be surprised to learn that he was so advanced in years, for until a short time ago he was exceedingly vigorous in habit, and might have passed for a man of sixty. His early life was spent in Ireland, and was of a somewhat eventful nature; but the particulars are not easily obtainable, all that is known for certain being that at the age of twenty-eight - that would be just about the time of the agitation over the Irish Reform Bill - he was serving as a detective at Clonmel. Shortly after this he was married to his first wife at Cork. By her he had two daughters, one of whom subsequently became Mrs. Hayes, while the other married the late Mr. T. Connor, a contractor in Dunedin. From Cork Mr. Heffernan went to the United States, and he stopped there until the time of the Californian rush, to which he proceeded with all expedition, being the first white man to walk across the Isthmus of Panama, a route selected by many of the men, hundreds of whom fell by the way. He was fortunate in California, and afterwards opened out a wonderfully rich reef in Nevada. He was, in fact, one of the most successful diggers there, and brought back to Philadelphia 20,000 dol. worth of gold, which he disposed of in one parcel to the mint. His wife having died, Mr. Heffernan went travelling about the States, and while at Bangor, Maine, he wedded the present Mrs. Heffernan. When he got to New York he heard of the gold discoveries in Australia, and it being reported that flour was at an abnormally high price, he freighted a vessel called the Eagle and started off in her to the Southern Continent. The passage was, however, a prolonged one, and by the time the Eagle arrived flour had become abundant and the speculation resulted in a loss. Deceased then settled in old Bendigo, He started there as a boarding-house keeper, and did remarkably well in everything he undertook, rising by degrees until he owned immense properties, including the Shamrock Hotel and a large theatre. This theatre was a most flourishing enterprise. Mr. Heffernan engaged for it such celebrities as Sarah Flower, Catherine Hayes, the Carandinis, and G. V. Brooke, and we have the authority of a Dunedin man then resident in Bendigo for the statement that no Australian impresario has spent more money in large salaries than Mr. Heffernan did. He remained in Bendigo for thirty-two years, and leaves there many monuments to his enterprise, energy, and liberality. The building of the Princess Theatre unfortunately caused his being financially involved, and a great equity suit with the late Mr J. B. Watson was the result, this leaving him in comparatively reduced circumstances, causing the sacrificing of the Willows Estate and other fine properties. About seven years ago he came with his wife and daughters to Dunedin, and after a residence with Mrs. Murphy, who is Mrs. Heffernan's sister, they took the Pier Hotel, the occupation of which Mr. Heffernan enjoyed until his death. His illness began three weeks ago, from which date it was realised that his condition was critical. The deceased gentleman was widely esteemed among old colonists by reason of his uprightness, benevolence, and enterprise, and in his death we mourn the removal of a well-known factor in the history of colonial progress.

ASSOCIATIONS: Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, Block 53R, Plot 1. Heffernan William / 87 years / buried 12 Mar 1891; Rebecca Heffernan [2nd wife] / 71 years [sic] / buried 20 May 1906; Sarah Flanagan [? grandaughter] / 50 years / buried 2 Aug 1906; Sarah Hayes [daughter] / 76 years [born c. 1846] / buried 23 Mar 1922

"DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM HEFFERNAN", Bendigo Advertiser (23 March 1891), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88959590 

The news of the death of Mr. William Heffernan, who for many years was one of the leading spirits of this goldfield, was rumored about town on Saturday and was received on every hand with general feelings of regret. The deceased gentleman will be remembered by old Bendigonians with kindly feelings, and out of respect to his memory the present licensee of the Shamrock Hotel, Mr. F. Wilkins, had the flag flying half-mast yesterday.
The first intimation of the death of Mr. Heffernan was brought to Sandhurst by Mr. H. O'Neill, the well known mining investor of Wattle-street. On the fifth inst., Mr. O'Neill was walking down towards the wharf at Dunedin, N.Z., when he noticed that the Pier Hotel (which was kept by Mr. Heffernan) was closed, and that there was a notice posted on the door intimating that there was a death in the family. Having known Mr. Heffernan when in Bendigo, Mr. O'Neill went into the house to make inquiries when he was surprised to hear from Mr. Heffernan's grandson that the old gentleman had just expired. The deceased gentleman had been ailing for about a month, suffering from rheumatism and a general breaking up of the system.

The deceased gentleman was a native of Ireland, having been born in 1810 at a place a few miles from Tipperary, consequently he was about eighty-one years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and grown up family. He joined the Irish constabulary, but when still young he went to America, where he was engaged in connection with some of the leading hotels in the State of Maine. He afterwards went to California and other parts of the States. He met Mr. J. Crowley, the licensee of the Albion Hotel, and they decided to come out with their wives to this colony. They sailed from New York, and were out on the ocean for 110 days before they sailed into Hobson's Bay. On their arrival in 1852 [sic, 1853] they at once proceeded to Heathcote (then known as McIvor), where they remained for some months. They then decided to try their fortune on Bendigo and came across here, the women in a spring cart, and the deceased with Mr. Crowley walking all the way. On reaching this goldfield they decided to open a restaurant, and for that purpose erected a large tent in what was callcd Auction-street, an irregular thoroughfare running between the present Pall Mall and Hargreaves street. The business prospered, and subsequently "the firm" purchased a corner allotment, the site of the present Shamrock Hotel.
They established an hotel and also built a large hall, where some of the greatest star artistes that visited the Southern Hemisphere performed and attracted tremendous crowds of diggers. Notwithstanding that the performers were paid very heavy salaries the entertainments were given free by Messrs. Crowley and Heffernan. But the concern thrived wonderfully, and some of the diggers would walk several miles to witness the performance and indulge in the excellent liquors for which the hotel was noted. Subsequently more substantial buildings were erected, and the hotel was known all over the colony. It was here that the Duke of Edinburgh stayed during his visit to Sandhurst in 1867. The history of the hotel is so bound up with the life of Mr. Heffernan that an extract from "the History of Bendigo" by a "young Bendigonian" which have appeared in the ADVERTISER from time to time is interesting at this stage. The author says: -

In 1856 the Shamrock Concert Hall was under the management of Messrs. Heffernan and Crowley. The entertainments at the Shamrock were given at a cost of £200 a week Admission was free, but the profit was derived from the extensive patronage of the bars by the public, and the price of drinks which was never less than 1s each. Amongst those who performed in the hall were Madame Caradini, and Thatcher, who was noted for his popular local songs. He died in 1878. To show how amusements were patronised in 1858 it may be mentioned that while the Shamrock Concert Hall was occupied by Madame Sara Flower, Miss Urie, Madame Strebinger and Miss Erle and Mr. Thatcher, performances were also being given at the Haymarket Theatre and Abbott's Lyceum.

In 1859 "Billy" Heffernan was running the Shamrock, which had been under his management for some time. He was a very enterprising caterer for the amusement of the public, sparing neither trouble nor expense to secure anything in the shape of a novelty in singing or dancing for the boards of the Shamrock. The concert hall had been fitted up like a theatre, and frequenters of the Shamrock nowadays will be able to distinguish features about the present dining room to connect it with a portion of the old playhouse. On the 28th July, 1860, the Shamrock Theatre was opened under the name of Theatre Royal, after having been renovated and enlarged. At the same time the new Shamrock Hotel had been built and opened to the public, presenting an appearance equal to that of any hotel out of the metropolis. "The Handwriting on the Wall" was the opening piece, followed by the "Valet de Sham." The company consisted of Mrs. Wooldridge, Miss Nelson, Mrs. Greville and Mrs. Webster, and Messrs. Greville, Webster, O'Brien, and Shiels. The architecture of the Shamrock was of simple and elegant style, designed by Messrs. Vahland and Getzchmann, the contract being carried out by Messrs. Merfin and Co. The hotel had a frontage to Pall Mall of 40 feet, and fronted Williamson-street to the extent of 110 feet, the rear of the hotel extending to the width of 66 feet.

As an indication of the way that theatres were patronised, it became necessary to make a still further enlargement of the Theatre Royal, and on the 17th November it was re-opened. The principal feature was the addition of a pit capable of seating 800 persons. The front of the old floor of the theatre had been cut away, and a tier of boxes erected round it. The boxes were reduced to about half their former size. Where the pit formerly stood, the dress circle was to be. The erection of the enlarged Lyceum Theatre subsequently led in later years to that building's monopoly of everything in the musical and theatrical line. Mr. Heffernan continued his management of the Shamrock Hotel with marked success.

Upon the closing of the Lyceum in 1872, there was no theatre in Sandhurst, and with the view of supplying the want, Mr. Heffernan built St. James' Hall at a cost of £5,000. The building was opened on the 8th April, 1873, when the local Philharmonic Society give a grand rendition of Handel's oratorio, "Judas Maccabæus." Mr. Heffernan was lessee of the Royal Princess Theatre at its opening in August, 1874. There was an immense audience on the occasion, and there were loud calls for "Billy Heffernan," who on coming forward received a tremendous ovation. He made a characteristic speech, which is worthy of being recorded. He said -

"Ladies and gentlemen. It is now 22 years since I first came to Bendigo, and I did not then think that I would ever live to see a place like this - (applause) - especially to see so many handsome young ladies (Renewed applause.) I do not mean to say that at my age, I am exactly a ladies' man myself. (Great laughter.) I do not think I deserve this great applause, but I thank you sincerely for it. I beg to return you my most sincere thanks, and I hope you will never let it go down. (Loud and continued applause.)"

Mr. Heffernan, of course, meant the drama when he "hoped they would never let it go down," When the partnership between Mr. Crowley and Mr. Heffernan was dissolved, the latter continued on the hotel until about 1879 or 1880, when he retired from the hotel and lived quietly on his farm - a splendid property at Axedale. About the end of 1884, or the beginning of 1885, he went to New Zealand where he assisted in the management of an hotel for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Murphy, whose husband died a short time previously. Subsequently he built the Pier Hotel where he lived up to the time of his demise.

Mr. Heffernan was always noted for his extraordinary energy and enterprise. While in parnership with Mr. Crowley he went into a number of other concerns. When the rush broke out at Epsom in '58 or '59 he erected the Shamrock Hotel there and kept it on for some years after wards when he disposed of it. The deceased never missed an opportunity of advancing the interest of the city, and the district stands indebted to him for the enterprise he displayed and the generous support he accorded any public movement. He was wonderfully good natured, although at times brusque in his manner. As an old Bendigonian remarked last night he was the "essence of contradictions." For instance, he built St. James's Hall with the idea of making a first-class opera house, and yet he had stables placed on the front ground floor. Of his good nature and honesty however there was no doubt. Often when some lucky miner who had made a rise of a hundred pounds, and on the strength of it imbibed too freely in intoxicants, Mr. Heffernan would take his money from him get a third party to count it and sign a paper stating the amount. The money was then placed away in the safe. Next morning the bibulous one would come to his sober senses, and having no recollection of what had become of his money would go to the landlord to beg a glass of beer, as he "hadn't a shilling left. Mr. Heffernan would give him a lecture on the foolishness of over indulgence, and then to the surprise and intense delight of the man produce from the safe the money taken from him on the previous night. At one time Mr. Heffernan was possessed of considerable means, but latterly owing to the failure of some of his ventures, notably St. James Hall and the Theatre, he lost a deal of money. However, he has now gone to his long home, and many, we are sure, will learn with regret of the death of "Billy" Heffernan, of the Shamrock.

But see also "THE LATE MR. HEFFERNAN (TO THE EDlTOR OF THE ADVERTISER)", Bendigo Advertiser (26 March 1891), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88959760 

For another recollection, see "THE MAN IN THE STREET", Gippsland Mercury [Sale, VIC] (26 March 1891), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article268323398 

"SUMMARY OF NEW ZEALAND NEWS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 April 1891), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8619343 

Mr. William Heffernan who was for many years one of the most enterprising and best know in residents of Sandhurst, or old Bendigo, died at Dunedin on the 12th inst. As a young man Mr. Heffernan left Ireland for the United States and when the rush to California took place he speedily made his way there being one of the first white men to walk across the Isthmus of Panama. He was most successful and became the owner of a very rich reef in Nevada. Learning of the discovery of gold in Victoria and a scarcity of provisions he loaded a vessel called the Eagle with flour and set off on fresh adventures. The voyage was protracted and the speculation a failure. Making his way to Bendigo, Mr. Heffernan was again successful and became the owner of a good deal of property, including the well known Shamrock Hotel and Theatre. His enterprise was great but after a residence of years misfortune overtook him, and when the equity suit with the late J. B. Watson was concluded he gathered the remnants of his property together and came to Dunedin, where for the last few years he has kept the Pier Hotel. Mr. Heffernan was 88 years at age at the time of his death. He had been twice married.

"OBITUARY", Bendigo Advertiser (2 June 1906), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89570617 

An old and well-known ex-Bendigo resident, in the person of Mrs. Rebecca Heffernan, died at St. Clair, near Dunedin, New Zealand, on the 28th May. The deceased was the widow of Mr. William Heffernan, so well-known as the proprietor of the Shamrock hotel in this city during the earlier days of Bendigo's quartz-reefing fame. Up till a year ago Mrs. Heffernan, who was 71 years of age at her death, enjoyed good health, and led a comparatively active life. The cause of death was cancer. The funeral took place on the 22nd may, a large number of friends following her remains to their last resting place. Amongst the mourners was Mr. J. A. N. Riedle, of Dunedin, formerly of this city.

HEINE, Joseph (Joseph GRIFFIN; alias Joseph HINE; Joseph HEINE; Mr. HEINE; "Herr HEINE")

Musician, professor of music, violin player, violinist, "blind violinist", tibia pipe player

Born London, England, c. 1840; son of Henry GRIFFIN
Married Ada Marian THOMSON, St. George Hanover Square, London, England, 11 January 1860
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 25 July 1864 (per Morning Light, from England, aged "26", "HINIE")
Departed Newcastle, NSW, 25 August 1866 (per Mary Hicks, for San Francisco)
Died St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada, 30 April 1895

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HEINE, Ada (Ada Marian THOMSON; Mrs. Joseph GRIFFIN; alias Mrs. Joseph HEINE; Ada HEINE; Mrs. HEINE; Madame HEINE)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, vocalist

Born London, England, 26 July 1830; baptised St. Mary Haggerston, Hackney, 22 January 1834; daughter Octavus THOMSON and Marian BAYNES
Married Joseph GRIFFIN, St. George Hanover Square, London, England, 11 January 1860
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 25 July 1864 (per Morning Light, from England, aged "26")
Departed Newcastle, NSW, 25 August 1866 (per Mary Hicks, for San Francisco)
Died Pensacola, FL, USA, 22 October 1899

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HEINE, Constance (Constance Ada Hester GRIFFIN; alias Constance HEINE; Miss HEINE; [1] Mrs. Luca MOZZARA; [2] Mrs. Paul STOEVING)

Musician, pianist, "blind pianist"

Born London, England, (? 25/26 December) 1860 (4th quarter); daughter of Joseph GRIFFIN and Ada THOMSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 25 July 1864 (per Morning Light, from England)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, December 1879 (via Sydney, for San Francisco)
Married [1] Luca MOZZARA (1863-1936), Marion, Indiana, USA, 2 July 1884
Married [2] Paul STOEVING (1861-1948), Cook, Illinois, USA, 21 May 1889
Died Coral, Illinois, USA, 28 June 1889, aged "24 years 6 months 2 days" [sic, death certificated sighted]

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Joseph Heine (photo: Solomon and Bardwell, Ballarat, VIC, December 1864); courtesy of Shane Le Plastrier

ASSOCIATIONS: Saul Solomon and William Bardwell (photographers)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary Haggerston [Hackney], in the county of Middlesex in the year 1834; register 1830-94, page 64; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/5552785 (PAYWALL)

No. 506 / [1834 January] 22 / Ada Marian Dr. of / Octavus & Marian / Thomson / Kingsland Green, St. Paul's Islington / Gentleman . . . [born] July 26 1830

ASSOCIATIONS: Octavus Thomson and Marian Baynes married at St. Mary, Leyton, Essex, on 15 May 1830; also baptised at the above ceremony were her siblings Emily (born 22 February 1832) and Sarah (born 20 December 1833)

[Advertisement], Morning Post [London, England] (30 October 1857), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000174/18571030/011/0004 (PAYWALL)

MR. W. T. WRIGHTON'S FIRST BALLAD and MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT
will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov. 11 . . .
Also, a Youth of extraordinary musical genius, not yet 13 years of age, born blind,
named Joseph Hine (a pupil of the eminent professor of the violin, M. Sainton,
who has given the highest testimonials of the boy's remarkable talent), will make his first appearance in public.
He will perform on the Violin, De Beriot's Sonata, No. 6;
Fantaisie, "Lucrezia Borgia," arranged by Sainton,
and also "Le Carnaval de Venise," Paganini's Variations upon the Pastoral Tibia, or common pipe.
He will likewise exhibit his versatility of talent, by a Performance upon the Grand Organ . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Thomas Wrighton (vocalist, composer); Propser Sainton (violinist, teacher)

"HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS', Morning Chronicle (12 November 1857), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000082/18571112/019/0004 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Wrighton gave his first ballad and miscellaneous concert last night, at the Hanover-square Rooms. The great feature of novelty was the introduction to the public of Master Joseph Hine, a youth very correctly described as one of extraordinary musical genius, as evinced by his performance last night of the "Carnaval de Venice" upon the pastoral tibia, or common pipe, not unlike that upon which Picco is wont to astonish and enchant the public, as well as a fine solo from "Lucrezia Borgia" on the violin. The youth is not more than thirteen years of age, and is a pupil of M. Sainton. Both of his performances were justly rewarded with an encore, and on the first occasion the popular air of "Jenny Jones," with variations, was substituted, for the piece encored, and with the most unequivocal success. The performance of Master Hine was characterised by great taste, and such a knowledge of musical science as gives promise of a most successful future, and affords another illustration of the remarkable fact that when nature deprives a person of one sense she endeavours to compensate for the injury inflicted by increased powers of some other sense. The loss of sight which Joseph Hine has sustained is to some extent compensated by the correctness of his ear and the innate perception of harmony which he possesses . . .

"ENGLISH EXTRACTS", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (21 August 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2463683

A CONCERT of a perfectly novel kind will take place on Saturday (to-day) at the Hanover-square Rooms, by upwards of one hundred blind musicians, pupils of the School for the Indigent Blind, St. George's-fields, Southwark. A complete orchestral band of thirty musicians has been organised at the Blind School ; which band, together with a fine choir of voices, under the direction of the well known musical professor of King's College, Mr. W. H. Monk, will perform a selection from the works of Handel, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Other blind celebrities, such as Picco, the Sardinian piper, Master Hine, the blind violinist, and Sumners, the blind pianist, have also lent their aid to this very novel experiment.- Illustrated London News, 12th June.

1860, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. George Hanover Square in the county of Middlesex; register 1859-60, page 15; City of Westminster Archives, STG/PR/7/50

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61867/records/91043328 (PAYWALL)

No. 30 / [1860] January 11 / Joseph Griffin / Full age / Bachelor / Gentleman / Blenheim St. / [son of] Henry Griffin / Upholsterer
Ada Marian Thomson / full age / Spinster / - / Blenheim St. / [daughter of] Octavius Thomson / Gent'n . . .
Joseph Griffin his X mark . . .

"London . . . CRYSTAL PALACE", Dwight's Journal of Music [Boston, USA] (5 January 1861), 328

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=wRVOAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA328

. . . Mr. Joseph Heine, a violinist, made his first appearance, and executed Ernst's Pirata fantasia with much applause . . .

England census, 7 April 1861, St. Pancras, Middlesex; UK National Archives, RG9/97/55/6

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/8545909 (PAYWALL)

14 Conaburgh Street / Joseph Heine / Head / Married / 21 / Professor of Music / [born] Middlesex Marylebone
Ada [Heine] / Wife / Married / 25 / [Professor of Music] / [born] [Middlesex] Hackney
Constance [Heine] / Daughter / - / 4 mo. / - / [born] [Middlesex] St. Pancras . . .

"VOCAL ASSOCIATION", London Evening Standard (24 April 1862), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18620424/010/0003 (PAYWALL)

. . . Mr. Joseph Heine, the young blind violinist, who, we believe, has received instructions from Messrs. Sainton, Tolbecque, and other eminent professors of the instrument, also made his first appearance, and executed Ernst's solo on Pirata with great precision and brilliancy, and was applauded with rapture. We might criticise Mr. Heine's performance, indeed, by any standard, and it would stand the test. Unfortunately for him this is not the age for appreciating marvels, or, indeed, he would be followed with as much avidity as some of our most popular artists. That he, wanting sight, should play the most elaborate compositions of the masters, which we are informed he does, with so much skill and accuracy - taste and feeling depend not on the visual sense - does not seem to have made a profound impression, or we should have heard more of the performer. His execution is first-rate, and his expression intense. Altogether his performance was in the highest degree interesting, and terminated in a genuine recall from all parts of the room . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Auguste Joseph Tolbecque (violinist)

Australia and New Zealand (from 25 July 1864 to 25 August 1866):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1864), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5751043

ARRIVAL, by the Morning Light, of HERR JOSEPH HEINE, the great VIOLINIST, from the Nobilities' Concerts, London, and Private Violinist to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (8 December 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66350312 

Mr and Mrs Heine's "recital" last evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, was greeted by a very large audience with no small enthusiasm as its excellence merited. It is really no small praise to either of those eminent artists to say that the violin and the piano have never been more thoroughly mastered in Ballarat. Accomplished executants on both instruments have erst delighted select audiences here, but we think none have more entirely deserved or more warmly received the applause of a pleased and appreciating house. Mrs. Heine's manipulation of the piano discovers a wonderful freedom and expression, and her efforts were invariably encored, a compliment she very gracefully answered by ravishing repetitions or exchanges. But as good as is the instrumentation of this accomplished lady, we felt that Mr. Heine had the greater hold on the sympathies of the audience in his masterly treatment of the violin, both in the solo and concerted selections in the programme. A charming purity of tone and elasticity of touch bespeak the loving and accurate artist, while the youthful and petite appearance of the performer, with his great affliction of blindness, heighten the interest irresistibly felt in all he does. His instrumentation seems to be eloquent in all that is full of pathos and feeling, and anon to overflow with humor so grotesque that the comic element gets the audience in its merriest mood. We need not say that Mr. Heine was compelled to answer encores and double encores, and that all he did was applauded to the echo. Mrs. James Bunce assisted as a vocalist, and sang some very good selections, including a charming air by G. O. Rutter, entitled "Beauty, sweet beauty." It was announced in the course of the evening that Mr. and Mrs. Heine will perform again this evening, when an entire change of programme will be given.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Bunce (vocalist); George Oswald Rutter (composer); Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat venue)

"PLEASANT CREEK SUMMARY", The Ararat and Mount Pleasant Creek Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera [VIC] (24 January 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280089605 

. . . A very attractive musical entertainment was given on Friday and Saturday last, on the occasion of opening a new Assembly Room at Blackburn's Commercial Hotel. Mr. Joseph Heine and Madame Heine were the performers. Mr. Heine's skill as a violin player is already known in musical circles at home, also Madame Heine as an accomplished pianist. The performance of both players was admirable, and was highly appreciated by large audiences.

[Advertisement], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (11 February 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245506094 

ROYAL HAYMARKET THEATRE. Sole Lessee - Mr. Hoskins.
GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE, THIS DAY, SATURDAY . . .
UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE.
GRAND CONCERT, By the Youthful Blind Violinist,
Mr. JOSEPH HEINE, And MADAME HEINE, The Eminent Pianist.
To conclude with the wonderful performance of the LENTON TROUPE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor, manager); Lenton Troupe (performers); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"FRIENDS AT HOME", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (21 February 1865), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38658128

IT is announced in our advertising columns that M. Joseph Heine, the celebrated blind violinist, and Madame Heine, the accomplished pianist, assisted by Mr. Charles Stewart (late of Christy's Minstrels), Miss Geraldine Warden, and Otto Linden, will shortly appear in Launceston.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Stewart (vocalist); Geraldine Warden (vocalist); Otto Linden (pianist)

"MR. AND MADAME HEINE", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (2 March 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8831416

It will seen by the passenger list of the City of Launceston, published in another column, that Mr. Joseph Heine, the celebrated blind violinist, and Madame Heine, who is spoken of as an admirable pianist, have arrived in Launceston, on their way to Hobart Town. They are announced to give the first of a series of five concerts, or, as they are termed in the advertisements, recitations, in the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute, Launceston, this evening, and will be supported by Mr. Charles Stewart of the original Christy Minstrels in Australia, and Miss Geraldine Warden, a pupil of Signor Costelli and Otto Lindon [sic].

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Castelli (vocalist, teacher)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . . . CONCERTS", Kilmore Free Press and Counties of Bourke and Dalhousie Advertiser [VIC] (25 May 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70059114 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heine gave two very interesting concerts on the evenings of Thursday and Friday last, which were well attended. Mr. Heine, it appears has been blind from birth, and it is indeed astonishing the power he exhibits over the violing. He played four solos - a concerto by Mendelssohn, Ernst's "Il Pirata," Paganini's "Il Palpiti," and Vieuxtemps variations on "St. Patrick's Day" - on the first evening; and on the second evening, in addition to the abovenamed, he also placed "Luerezia Borgia" (by Sainton), and also took part in the duet of "Guillaume Tell" with Mrs. Heine. In nearly all the pieces he was encored, and numerous bursts of applause were elicited from the audience by his rendering of the various tunes. Mrs. Heine also played some beautiful solos on the piano - amongst which was a grand rondo from Mendelssohn, and Holmes' "Capriccio a la Scozzese" - and also sang a few songs, her "Five o'clock in the morning" being doubly encored. Mr. Heine is a musician of the highest order and the original airs given by him after the encores were master-pieces of perfection. There is little doubt but that he will meet with success in his travels through this country, the people of Victoria are generally noted for patronising talent, and they have in Mr. Heine a gifted unpretending artiste. Mrs. Heine too is an excellent performer on the piano.

"WAHGUNYAH (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (27 June 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112912434 

Mr and Mrs Heine appeared before a numerous and highly appreciative audience, at the Empire Hotel, on Thursday evening last. I cannot pay a better tribute to the high talents of these distinguished artistes than by saying that, although the programme was highly classical in its tone, every one present was enthusiastic in praise of the wonderful execution and genius displayed by both Mr. and Mrs. Heine. The reason that highly classical music is not popular arises, in my opinion, from the fact that it is too often rendered by those who have not the genius to discover and do credit to its beauties. A Grand Rondo, in G, by Mendelssohn, was beautifully executed upon the piano by Mrs. Heine, and called forth just applause, as also did a "cappriccio" on Scotch as well as one on Swiss airs, by Holmes, each of which drew forth an encore, which Mrs. Heine kindly acceeded to. This lady also sang several songs with great feeling and correctness, amongst which I must not omit to mention the beautiful old Irish ballad of "Molly Asthore," which was rendered with great taste and feeling. The performance of Mr. Heine on the violin could not be surpassed. I have heard Ernest Sainton [sic] and some of the leading men in Europe, but must confess that I can see no difference between their performance and that of Mr. Heine. In fact, the effects produced by that gentleman may justly be considered marvellous, his harmonics especially so. A concerted piece of Mendelssohn's and a sonata in E flat by Dussk [Dussek], were beautifully executed, and greatly admired. The imitation of the bagpipes was perfect, and almost caused several Caledonion gentlemen to imagine themselves back on the "Bonny Hills of Scotland." Mr. Heine's performance on one string, after Paganini, was a very fine specimen of manipulation, and received deserved applause and an encore, which Mr. Heine responded to by playing the old favorite "Carnivale di Venice," into which he introduced some variations, as original, as beautiful and extraordinary; He then played the well-known old Welsh air, "Jenny Jones," with variations, and executed it well on a penny whistle, of all instruments in the world, drawing forth from that infantile, and usually harsh instrument, sounds soft and flute-like. He was then encored, and played another Welsh air, "Llwynon," and wound up with, "We won't go home till Morning," into which he introduced a slur, which kept the audience in roars of laughter. The concert concluded with the National Anthem. Every one, without exception, I believe, was delighted with the evening's entertainment.

"THE HEINES", The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express [NSW] (1 July 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264155589 

Three concerts have been given in Albury by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heine, of world wide fame and renown as musicians of the highest order. It is, we believe, generally known that Mr. Heine has been blind from his birth, but his performance on the violin is that of a perfect master. Mrs. Heine plays excellently on the piano and also sings very nicely.

"MR. AND MRS. HEINE'S CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (12 August 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13117386

The celebrated blind violinist Mr. Heine, assisted by Mrs. Heine, who as a pianist is equally eminent with her husband, has been giving a series of concerts to moderately good houses at the School of Arts during the past week. Those talented artistes have all been materially assisted in their entertainments by Mrs. Cordner, who is well known to the musical public of Sydney, and Miss James, a lady amateur, whose talents as a vocalist have often been favourably noticed in our columns. Yesterday evening there was a change of programme when several new and attractive items were introduced. The most noticeable features in the entertainment yesterday evening were the solo on the violin "Tarentelle" (Vieuxtemps) by Mr. Heine, in the first part, and another solo "Il Palpiti" (Paganini) in the second part both of which the execution was most brilliant, and drew forth rapturous applause. The instrumentation of Mrs. Heine was also highly appreciated, and enthusiastically demanded encores were in several instances gracefully acceded to. The "Home, sweet Home" of this lady is a magnificent performance, and it was [a] matter of regret that the number who witnessed, and so highly appreciated it last night, was so limited; but with the musical attractions elsewhere, a full house could hardly be expected. The programme of yesterday is announced for repetition this evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Cordner (vocalist); Elizabeth James (vocalist)

"TO THE BLIND MUSICIAN, JOSEPH HEINE . . . J. LE GAY BRERETON", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 August 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13117919

TO THE BLIND MUSICIAN, JOSEPH HEINE.

Child-like Interpreter of Heaven,
While triflers win at folly's mart,
Yield thou to God what God hath given,
Who triumphs in triumphant art!

The common light which us surrounds
Is darkness to that light whose trace
We catch in those enchanted sounds,
And in the music of thy face.

And she who blends her notes with thine,
And hath, oh more! than eyes for thee,
Reflects a radiance more divine
Than aught our common eyes can see;

Echoes a music more than art,
Which yet a deeper spell controls,
The music of a loving heart,
The music of two married souls.

J. LE GAY BRERETON

ASSOCIATIONS: John Le Gay Brereton (poet)

[News], The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (23 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1280794

We understand that the hon. John Hubert Plunkett, of Sydney, has presented to Mr. Joseph Heine a magnificent violin, nearly 250 years old, having been made in the year 1616, by Galpard Duippo [sic], an Italian. On the sides is a Latin inscription: "When I was alive I was silent; now I am dead I speak." The back of the violin is beautifully inlaid with choice woods, representing a township in Italy; and a carved head surmounts the scroll.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hubert Plunkett (musical amateur, violinist); the violin "maker" named is probably rightly Gasparo Duiffopruggar (Italianised form of Tieffenbrucker) active in the mid-1500s as a viol maker; most instruments bearing his "label" are mid and late 19th-century Parisian reproductions; however, Plunkett's instrument, whether or not a reproduction, was probably considerably earlier

[News], The Brisbane Courier (24 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1280868 

Mr. and Mrs. Heine's performance, we are glad to say, was very well patronised last night. There was a very large and fashionable audience, including Lady Bowen and others of our notabilities. In addition to the usual programme, to which we have had occasion several times to refer, there were some glees very ably sung by gentlemen amateurs, and Mr. Heine played several popular airs on the violin presented to him by the Attorney-General of New South Wales (the hon. J. H. Plunkett) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hubert Plunkett (musical amateur, violinist); the violin "maker" named is probably rightly Gasparo Duiffopruggar (Italianised form of Tieffenbrucker) active in the mid-1500s as a viol maker. Most instruments bearing his "label" mid and late 19th-century Parisian reproductions.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 December 1865), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13123185 

NEW ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FRIDAY, December 15. Benefit of MR. and MRS. JOSEPH HEINE . . .

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (25 December 1865), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18651225.2.2.5

MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH HEINE. THE above distinguished Blind VIOLINIST and eminent PIANISTE,
who have had the honour of playing before her Majesty and the late Prince Consort (by command) on several occasions,
have arrived in Auckland per "Prince Alfred,"
and will give a short SERIES of CONCERTS, commencing MONDAY, January 1, 1866.
N.B. - The Times says, "We have now in London Mr. Joseph Heine, the youthful Blind Violinist, the greatest wonder of the age."

[Advertisement], Nelson Examiner [NZ] (10 February 1866), 5

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NENZC18660210.2.15.4

ODD-FELLOWS' HALL. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY! MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH HEINE'S GRAND CONCERTS.
The above distinguished Blind Violinist and eminent Pianist . . . have the pleasure of announcing
THREE GRAND CONCERTS at the above Hall, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY the 13th, THURSDAY, the 15th; and FRIDAY, the 16th . . .

"SHIPPING . . . ARRIVED - JULY 25", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (26 July 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244424844 

Albion, O.S.S. Co.'s R.M.S.S., 800 tons. E. Kidney, from Dunedin 20th inst., via Bluff Harbour 21st. Passengers - cabin: Mr. and Mrs. Heine . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (27 July 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160214476 

Among the passengers by tho Albion, which arrived on Wednesday last from Dunedin, are the renowned violinist and pianist Mr. and Mrs. Heine, who have been away from here seventeen months. During their tour through New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand, they have met with great encouragement, and added new laurels to those gained in England and this colony.

"Shipping Gazette . . . NEWCASTLE . . . DEPARTURES", Sydney Mail [NSW] (1 September 1866), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166665367 

August 25. - Mary Hicks, barque, Hicks, for San Francisco, with 655 tuns coal. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Heine, and Mr. Skinner.

Joseph and Ada after Australia (1866-79):

"AMUSEMENTS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (1 September 1866), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28612894 

. . . Mr. and Mrs. Heine recently arrived here from Melbourne, but, finding no opening, they proceeded to California, via Newcastle, a few days ago . . .

[News], Launceston Examiner [TAS] (30 March 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36642832

According to last accounts, Mr. Joseph Heine, the blind violinist, and his wife, were performing in San Francisco.

Constance Heine (Melbourne, until late 1879):

"VICTORIAN ASYLUM AND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND", The Argus (5 December 1873), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5876849

The annual concert in connexion with this institution was held in the Town-hall last night . . . H. Forder, the well-known blind musician, who is an inmate of the asylum, played on the organ, and Constance Heine, aged 13, who was born blind, and who is a daughter of the deceased violinist of that name, showed very great proficiency on the pianoforte. She is a pretty girl, and was a great favourite with the audience . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Thomas Forder (musician)

"TOWN-HALL", Weekly Times [Melbourne, VIC] (28 October 1876), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220461532 

The united demonstration by the pupils of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution and the Asylum for the Blind, which was held at the Town-hall on Monday, brought together a very large audience, every part of the hall being well filled . . . Little Constance Heine (the daughter of Carl Heine [sic], the blind violinist) is rapidly developing into an accomplished pianiste. She played tne major portion of Thalberg's test fantasia, "Home, sweet home," very ably. The girl's touch is very light and delicate, imparting by this means very great expression to her playing. She was rewarded by a well-deserved encore and a number of bouquets, and on being led forward by Mr. Greenwood, her able music-master, she played a very pretty polka piece . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Greenwood (musician, teacher)

"YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION", The Argus (23 May 1877), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5923025

The concert, which was given solely by the pupils of the Asylum and School for the Blind (under the direction of Mr. F. W. Harmer, teacher of music and singing at the asylum), was extremely enjoyable, some of the pianoforte selections (especially one by Miss Constance Heine, a blind girl only 14 years of age) being very excellently rendered.

[News], The Argus (22 November 1879), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5964231 

We are informed that Constance Heine, the little blind girl whose skill as a pianiste has recently attracted attention, will shortly be removed from the control of the Blind Asylum, her parents who reside in America, having claimed her as well as her sister. She sails by the December mail for San Francisco.

"CONCERT AT THE BLIND ASYLUM", The Argus (29 November 1879), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5965108

At the end of the first part of the programme, the Rev. Wm. Moss, the secretary and superintendent, thanked the audience for the numerous attendance, he believed that numbers had not only come to hear the last concert of the season, but were also influenced by the fact that this was the last occasion on which they would hear Miss Constance Heine. It was with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret that they parted from one who for the last eight years had been with them. During that time Miss Heine had won esteem both in and outside of the institution. She had not only won their affection and confidence, but had rendered herself very useful in the asylum, from being herself a pupil, she had latterly come to be a skilful teacher. If he could have done it nicely, he would have prevented her from leaving; but she was anxious to rejoin her parents, whom she had once seen (she became blind at four years of age), and the committee had acceded to her wish. He was glad to think that when she left the asylum she had developed talent that would enable her to take a fair position amongst musicians both in England and America . . . Miss Heine, who is a great credit to the institution, played Liszt's "Tarantelle Napolitaine" and Thalberg's "Home, Sweet Home," with admirable accuracy and finish, besides taking part with other concerted pieces for the piano.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT - DEC. 1", The Argus (2 December 1879), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5965322 

Wotonga, s.s., R. M. Phillips for Sydney. Passengers - saloon . . . Misses Heine (two) . . .

USA (from 1880):

USA census, 1 June 1880, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA; Tenth Census of the United States

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/6742/records/27162590 (PAYWALL)

Heine Joseph / White / Male / 40 / Teacher of Music / [born] England / [father and mother born] England
[Heine] Ada / White / Female / 42 / Wife / Teacher of Singing /[born] England / [father and mother born] England
[Heine] Constance / White / Female / 20 / daughter / [born] England . . .
[Heine] Evaline / White / Female / 18 / daughter / [born] England . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Evelyn Maude Heine Griffin's birth was registered at St. Pancras, London, 1861 (4th quarter); she was also newly arrived in USA, having remained in Melbourne when her parents left Australia in 1866, as an inmate, along with her elder sister, at the Asylum for the Blind

"A WORLD WITHOUT LIGHT", The McIvor Times (26 April 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90142960  

At the corner of St. Kilda road and Greville street, Prahran, is a little colony of one hundred persons who live in the perpetual night of total blindness. Day never dawns to them. The blessed sun brings them warmth, but no light . . . The Victorian Asylum for the blind contains, as stated, 100 inmates, in the proportion of about six males to four females. The ages range from five to about sixty, and 90 per cent, are Australian born. Unlike other charitable institutions, the Blind Asylum is, to a great extent, self-supporting . . . A former inmate . . . Miss Constance Heine is prospering in America. This young lady was blind from birth, her father, the well known violinist, being also blind. Miss Heine's parents went to America, and some time afterwards sent for their daughter. She went to them, and at latest report she was teaching music to the blind inmates of the Perkins Institute . . .

"SOCIETY, MUSIC AND ART . . . PEOPLE", Indianapolis Journal [Marion County] (14 June 1885), 3

https://newspapers.library.in.gov/?a=d&d=IJ18850614.1.3 

There are a number of citizens of Indianapolis closely connected with people of worldwide literary fame. Madame Ada Heine is a direct descendant of Dorothea Hitching, the Jacobite lady who wrote a remarkable book called, "Chronicles of the Young Man Charles," which is highly esteemed in the border lands of Scotland.

"MOZZARA TESTIMONIAL", St. Paul daily globe [Minnesota, USA] (15 January 1888), 3

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90059522/1888-01-15/ed-1/seq-3 

The testimonial concert tendered to Mme. Constance Heine-Mozzara, the little blind pianist, by her friends, on Tuesday evening, at Ford's, was a success financially; and the programme was enjoyed by 250 of St. Paul's music-loving people. Mme. Mozzara is soon to leave for Washington, D.C., for the winter. Greatly to the disappointment of the audience the piano solo by Mme. Mozzara were omitted on account of the severe illness of the lady. The most enjoyable programme was presented in a creditable manner by Herr Paul Stoeving, violinist: Prof. C. 6. Titcomb, accompanist; D. F. Colville, baritone; Miss Hattie Brush, contralto, assisted by the string quartette, Paul Stoeving, L. Bosch, C. E. Schauffler, and C. B. Garrett, and the St. Paul ladies' quartette, under the direction of Prof. Burritt, consisting of Mrs. Dr. J. W. Thompson, Mrs. Lida B. Free, Mrs. Lizzie B. Erwin and Miss Hattie Brush.

[OBITUARY] Marengo, Illinois, unidentified newspaper (July 1880)

STOEVING. - At the residence of Reuben Drake in Coral, Friday morning, June 28th, after a brief illness, MRS. CONSTANCE ADA STOEVING, aged 25 yearsm 6 months and 4 days.
Deceased was born in London; when but three years of age she went with her parents to Australia where she lived fourteen years. She came to this country nine years ago. About the time her parents moved to Australia she became blind and remained so. Not long after she was married to Mr. Stoeving. Both were skilful musicians, he on the violin, she on the piano. They have played in all the great cities of America. A few weeks ago they came to spent a little time in the country, away from turmoil and excitemnent to obtain needed rest. They expected to start for Europe in about two weeks, and Mr. S had purchased tickets and engaged passage on a steamer. They were among strangers, but among friends, and were enjoying their rest very much. Suddenly as it were, disease seized upon the frail form, and ere the devoted husband could hardly relaize the fact, she whom he idolized was cold in the embrace of death. We met Mr. and Mrs. S. in our office some three weeks ago, where they were transacting some business. Mrs. S. was petite, of fine form and feature, her eyes a beautiful blue, yet sightless. She spoke freely of her loss of sight, not seemingly regretting it, for she said she had ceased to view it as an affliction. In the world of touch and sound, and the presence of her husband, she found such pleasure and happiness that she forgot she was blind. Her conversation showed that she was cultured, refined and sympathetic in her nature and thoughts. Each seemed absorbed with the other, and no greater happiness could be desired for them. We most sincerely sympathize with Mr. S. in his great sorrow - the loss of his lovely and accomplised wife. The funeral was held Sunday for the residence of Mr. Drake, Rev. E. W. Thomson, or Marengo, officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Coral.

"Professor Heine Dead", Musical Courier [New York, NY, USA] (8 May 1895), 17

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=JRtMAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA5-PA17 (DIGITISED)

Professor Heine, the blind violinist, who was known all over America, died April 30 at the Hotel Stanley, St. John, N. B., the result of a stroke of apoplexy, just as he was about to open a concert.

"Death of Madame Heine", Indianapolis Journal (11 November 1899), 8

https://newspapers.library.in.gov/?a=d&d=IJ18991111.1.8 

Word has reached this city of the death at Pensacola, Fla., of Madame Ada Heine, who was well known to music lovers in this city. Madame Heine was a native of England, having been born in London, where she was married to Joseph Heine, the great blind violinist. Her maiden name was Ada Marion Thomson. Her whole life was devoted to music, and at different times during her career she was a pupil of Liszt, the famous composer, and of Mrs. Hunt, Crevelli, Gorria and Henry Holland, the great vocalists. After her marriage to Professor Heine she traveled extensively, accompanying her husband around the world and sharing with him his remarkable series or successes in Australia, California, Central America, the West Indies, as well as in the principal cities of Europe, and she had the honor of performing with him before her Majesty, Queen Victoria, at Windsor Castle, by special command.

Bibliography and resources:

Ada Heine, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25097039/ada-marian-heine 

HEINICKE, Hermann (August Moritz Hermann HEINICKE; Herman HEINICKE; Herr H. HUNICKE)

Musician, violinist, teacher of violin, conductor

Born Dresden, Germany, (? 16) 21 July 1863
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 12 June 1890 (per Parramatta, from London, 2 May)
Died Adelaide, SA, 11 July 1949

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1478989 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Heinicke (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEINICKE-Hermann (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

"LATEST SHIPPING. ARRIVED. THURSDAY, JUNE 12", The Express and Telegraph [Adelaide, SA] (13 June 1890), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208545198 

PARRAMATTA, P. & O. R.M.S., 2,680 tons, R G. Murray, R.N.R., from London May 2, Malta 9th, Brindisi 12th, Port Said 15th, Suez 16th, Aden 20th, Colombo 27th, Albany June 9, Mr. Sydney Cope, purser, Elder, Smith, and Co,, agents, City and Port. Passengers: for Adelaide from London - Mr. Heinicke . . .

"HERR HEINlCKE", Evening Journal (18 July 1896), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199912266 

Herr Hermann Heinicke was born July 16, 1863, and entered the Dresden Royal Conservatoire of Music in April, 1873. Showing great talent, he won a scholarship in 1877, which he held for five years. He studied the violin under the world-famed Professor Rappoldi, piano under Professor Braunroth, and theoretical subjects under Professor Dr. Wullner. He received very gratifying testimonials on leaving the above institution, and accepted engagements as leader in several of the foremost orchestras of Germany, and travelled in different countries. In April, 1890, Herr Heinicke accepted the post of teacher of solo violin, orchestral, and quartet playing at the Adelaide College of Music, and in these capacities he has gained a reputation far beyond the limits of our own province. Perceiving the abundance of talent in Adelaide for the organization of a large male chorus, Herr Heinicke several years ago established a Society the outcome of which is the Adelaide Liedertafel in its present state. Since his residence in Adelaide Herr Heinicke has acted as leader or conductor at all important orchestral engagements, and he is now also Musical Director of the Adelaide Harmonie Society, as well as conductor of the Liedertafel. He has also acted as leader at the Chamber Music Concerts for several seasons. But it is to his great success as organiser and conductor of the large orchestra which takes his name that Adelaideans are perhaps chiefly indebted to Herr Heinicke's enterprise and skill. The colony has never before possessed such a skilled body of instrumentalists, and the series of popular concerts now in their second season have given the orchestra high repute and wide popularity. Herr Heinicke possesses almost a magnetic influence over his players, and is no less popular with them than he is with the general public, whether British or Teutonic. Herr Heinicke may be said to favour the modern Romantic school in violin music, and his playing is characterized by great brilliancy and verve.

"Deaths", News (14 July 1949), 18

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130265949 

HEINICKE. - On July 11, at a private hospital, Hermann, beloved husband of Minna Heinicke, of 37 Strangways terrace, North Adelaide.

Bibliography and resources:

Joyce Gibberd, "Heinicke, August Moritz Hermann (1863-1949)", Australian dictionary of biography 9 (1983)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/heinicke-august-moritz-hermann-6629 

Julja Szuster, "The injustice of the 1914 assault on Hermann Heinicke", Journal of the Historical Society of South Australia 43 (2015), 99-110

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/212623387 

HEIR, Robert (Robert James HEIR; Robert HEIR Mr. HEIR)

Actor

Born London, England, 10 February 1832 (date on grave); baptised St. Clement Danes, 4 March 1832; son of James Thomas HEIR and Jane PEARCE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1855 (per George Marshall)
Married Mary Fanny CATHCART, St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 14 July 1855
Died at sea (per Auckland, for NZ), 29 February 1868, aged "36"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Heir+1832-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1587893 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Heir (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEIR-Robert (shareable link to this entry)

HEIR, Mary Fanny ([1] Mrs. Robert HEIR; Mrs. HEIR; [2] Mrs. George DARRELL) see main entry Fanny CATHCART

Actor, vocalist

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Clement Danes in the county of Middlesex in the year 1832; register 1831-33, page 202; City of Westminster Archives, STC/PR/2/2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61866/records/1962596 (PAYWALL)

No. 1614 / [1832 March] 4th / Robert James [son of] / James Thomas & Jane / Heir / 16 Vere Street / Comedian . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Thomas Heir and Jane Pearce married at St. Mary Abchurch, London, on 14 February 1830

Names and descriptions of passengers per George Marshall from Plymouth, 23 December 1854, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF96E01-F96C-11E9-AE98-A782DBE7F3B5?image=289 (DIGITISED)

List of Cabin Passengers . . . Mr. Heir / 21 . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (7 April 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4806380 

April 6. - George Marshall, ship, 1302 tons, J. B. Godfrey, from Plymouth 27th December. Passengers - cabin: . . . Messrs. . . . Heir . . . and two hundred and ninety-nine in the intermediate and steerage . . .

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE . . . THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL CHIT-CHAT", The Argus (9 April 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4806467 

. . . By the George Marshall, several musical and dramatic celebrities, have arrived, including Mrs. Alfred Phillips, an exceedingly clever vocalist and actress, who, it is expected, will be engaged at the Theatre Royal, and Mr. Heir, an actor of considerable provincial repute, who comes out under engagement to Mr. Coppin, and will immediately join the corps which accompany Mr. G. V. Brooke. Mr. Heir's particular walk is juvenile tragedy, a role which has hitherto had no representative in the colonies . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Phillips (actor); George Coppin (actor, manager); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (new Melbourne venue under construction)

"QUEEN'S THEATRE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (12 April 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154891207 

Last evening, the play of "Virginius" was performed to a full, though not crowded, house . . . Mr. Brooke himself was the only man on the stage who looked, or could look, the Roman; and in saying that he played the part of Virginus well, we confer upon him very great praise indeed, for the character has no vitality save what he convulsively throws into it. Miss Cathcart played "Virginia" with her usual care; but it could hardly be called a successful impersonation of the Roman maiden. "Icilius" was performed by Mr. Heir, who arrived by the George Marshall, and who made his first appearance, on the occasion, before a Melbourne audience. It would be unfair to judge of his powers by what we saw last night; but he struck us as being a promising actor, and we shall be glad if subsequent observation confirm this opinion; for there are now some very indifferent performers put forward at this theatre - a fact to which the audience testified last evening by the usual mode of demonstration. Mr. Coppin's appearance, however, in the "Lottery Ticket," in the character of "Wormwood," sent the audience home in a good humor. To-night, "The Merchant or Venice" is the piece selected, which, we have no doubt, will draw a large audience.

ASSOCIATIONS: Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 April 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4806633 

QUEEN'S THEATRE . . .
Mr. Heir (from the Theatres Royal Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, &c.), his Second Appearance in the Colonies . . .
On Thursday Evening, April 12th . . . THE MERCHANT OF VENICE . . . Bassanio, Mr. Heir . . .

"THE 'HEIR-AT-LAW,' BEING A NEW VERSION OF AN OLD COMEDY . . . BROOKS V. HEIR AND WIFE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (6 September 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12976325 

THE case of Mr. G. V. Brooke and Miss Fanny Cathcart, which occupied the attention of the Judges in the Supreme Court at Melbourne, for two days last week, is likely to be remembered for a length of time to come. During its hearing, an extraordinary amount of public interest prevailed, the Court being crowded to excess on both days . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (25 February 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244959598 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heir bade farewell to the Victorian stage last night. If ever they return it will not be until after a lengthened sojourn in other lands, as New Zealand, California, the United States, and Great Britain are amongst the countries which our old favourites purpose visiting before they re-visit Melbourne. To say that they will leave a void not easily filled is to very feebly express our regrets at losing them. Mr. and Mrs. Heir have been long identified with tho legitimate drama in Victoria. Is it too much to say that their departure is the herald of its decline? . . .

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 March 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5811269 

We regret to learn that Mr. Robert Heir, the well-known comedian, who recently left Melbourne to proceed with Mrs. Heir and their family to San Francisco, died on board the steamer Auckland, at sea, three or four days after leaving Melbourne. His body was taken on to Bluff Harbour, where the remains of "the poor player," who will be so kindly remembered, were interred. For some two or three years past Mr. Heir had been but the wreck of his former self. Always respectable, and in some parts good, though never great, he was a favourite of the public, and in past times when G. V. Brooke was the histrionic hero of the day, and Mrs. Heir was associated with him in all his triumphs - "Bob Heir" played second to the great actor with marked success. Since Brooke left Melbourne, however, fortune had been less kind; and perhaps we may set it down that disappointment produced softening of the brain. It became impossible for him to study a new part, and it was a puzzle to all who knew him how he played, and played well - mechanically it must have been - the parts he had fixed in his memory in earlier times. But the chord was overstretched, and the poor fellow sank within a few hours, we may almost say, after bidding farewell to his many old friends in this city. We can only express a hope that Mrs. Heir has borne her loss with resignation to a higher will; and that her career in the countries to which she is going may revive the well-won triumphs of her earlier days.

"DEATHS", The Argus (26 March 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5811998 

HEIR. - On the 29th February, on board the s.s., Auckland, whilst on his voyage to New Zealand, Mr. Robert Heir, aged thirty six years.

HELY, Frederick Augustus (Frederick Augustus HELY; Frederick HELY; F. A. HELY)

Musical amateur, song writer, ballad writer, public servant, superintendent of convicts

Born Tyrone, Ireland, 1794
Married Georgiana Lindsey BUCKNELL (c. 1795-1866), St. George's, Dublin, Ireland, 29 June 1817
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 16 December 1823 (per Isabella, from Cork, August)
Died Sydney, NSW, 8 September 1836, aged "42"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Augustus+Hely+1794-1836 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1464311 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Augustus_Hely (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HELY-Frederick-Augustus (shareable link to this entry)

HELY, Mary (Mary Joanna HELY; Mary HELY; Miss HELY; Mrs. Gother Kerr MANN; Mrs. G. K. MANN)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, pianist, ? vocalist, composer

Born Ireland, 1819; daughter of the Frederick Augustus HELY and Georgiana Lindsey BUCKNELL
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 16 December 1823 (per Isabella, from Cork, August)
Married Gother Kerr MANN (d. 1899), St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1838
Died Sydney, NSW, 30 August 1901, aged "82"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Hely+Mann+1819-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HELY-Mary-Mann (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Having sailed from Cork in August 1823, Frederick Augustus Hely, recently appointed Principal Superintendent of Convicts for NSW, arrived in Sydney on 16 December with his wife and four children, including the eldest surviving, Mary, four years old, as passengers on board the convict transport Isabella.

By 1835, the Hely family had moved into their new residence, Engehurst, designed for them in 1829 by the architect John Verge, on a site in Rushcutter's Bay (the remnants of the original house now in Ormond Street, Paddington).

Sometime early in 1835, Francis Ellard, the Sydney music seller, arranged to have two musical publications prepared and printed for the Helys in Dublin by his father, Andrew Ellard, and brother William Ellard. The completed prints of both probably arrived in Sydney in a shipment Ellard received on 1 December, and were reviewed in the Sydney press later that month.

Of the two, only one survives The much admired Australian quadrilles, dedicated "to Miss Hely of Engehurst" (that is, Mary; according to custom, the eldest unmarried daughter of the family was identified as "Miss Hely", without a qualifying initial). Though the music was arranged by William Ellard in Dublin from popular operatic and other airs, each of the five quadrilles famously bears a localised colonial title, the fifth "La Engehurst" adapted to the melody of the troop song "The girl I left behind me."

But the other Dublin print, no copy of which has alas been identified, was an Australian composition, a ballad entitled The parting, "composed by a young lady", almost certainly Mary Hely herself, to words by her father, "F. A. H.", though the Herald was inclined to attribute some role in the music to Frederick also.

For all his enlightened interest in music for the parlours of the Sydney gentry, Hely was much less supportive of the musical activities of the under classes. When sitting on the bench, Hely was typical of Sydney magistrates in taking a dim view of disorderly houses wherein occurred "fuddling, fiddling, and dancing". On one occasion in February 1827 Hely sentenced a "Sydney Orpheus who kept the people capering at their midnight orgies to 5 days solitary confinement on bread and water".

In 1838, Mary married Gother Kerr Mann, who later joined Ludwig Leichhardt's expedition. Their daughter Minnie's diary for 22 November 1859 (see below) records a visit to their home on Cockatoo Island (where Gother Mann was superintendent) by officers from the visiting Austrian frigate Novarra, for music and dancing:

. . . After they had been here for some few minutes Papa pushed aside the tables and struck up a dance. While Mama played we were sadly in want of Ladies . . .

Mary died in Sydney in 1901, aged 82.

Engehurst, architectural drawing, by John Verge, c. 1829; "Design for a house on Capt. Rossi's allotment at Rush-cutter's Bay"; State Library of New South Wales, PXD 325

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/16AJBQen/XzXrxoAjEyoVE (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Verge (architect); Francis Rossi (previous landowner)

Documentation:

Register of marriages, St. George's (CoI), Dublin, 1817; Irish Church Records

https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/display-pdf.jsp?pdfName=d-298-1-1-044 (DIGITISED)

[1817 June] 29th / Frederick Augustus Hely Capel Street to Georgiana Lindsey Bucknall of this Parish [by] Licence . . .

"Police Reports. SYDNEY. WEDNESDAY", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 February 1827), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2187733 

Thos. Fellowes, prisoner, Catharine Boyle, free, and a ticket-of-leave man, whose name bears some affinity to leeks or garlick, were found by that gallant champion of the baton, Fitzpatrick, in what he said was a disorderly house; and it appeared also that the parties had been therein fuddling, fiddling, and dancing at the hour of 12 last night. Kitty's eloquent chops, in answer to some questions put by the Bench, were instantly in motion. She stated that her owld man was ill at home, and had been so for a considerable time back; that she had just come down the country with another man (heaven forbid that we should report him to be a fancy man, although there were some significant looks in the Court) and that she went in pursuit of Ned Tutty, and landed in the aforesaid house quite without her knowledge at all at all. Mr. Hely advised Kate to go home and attend to her sick husband, sentenced the Sydney Orpheus who kept the people capering at their midnight orgies to 5 days solitary confinement on bread and water, and Fellowes to the treadmill.

NSW census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=177&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

Hely Fred'k Aug's / 35 / C[ame] F[ree] / [ship] Isabella / 1823 / [residence] Sydney . . .
Georgiana / 32 // Mary 9 // Georgiana / 7 // Hovenden / 5 . . .

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (2 July 1829), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2192804 

A magnificent stone house is just lifting up its head on the Woollomoolloo Hill, near the wind-mills. We understand it is being erected by F. A. HELY, Esq. our respectable Principal Superintendent of Convicts. It will certainly be a beautiful and conspicuous ornament to the town, and will command an extensive prospect of hill and dale, land and water, town and country.

"DEATH", The Sydney Times (10 September 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252811043 

On Thursday evening, at his new residence, Darlinghurst, Augustus Frederick Hely, Esq., J. P., many years Principal Superintendent of Convicts; an office which he filled with honor to himself and advantage to the Colony.

"Death", The Sydney Herald (12 September 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12855158 

At his residence, Engehurst, on Thursday, the 8th instant, Frederick Augustus Hely, Esq., for many years Principal Superintendent of Convicts in this Colony. Mr. Hely was a gentleman of correct deportment, and of highly honourable principles. In the discharge of his official duties he was influenced by none; and we have reason to believe that few gentlemen in the colony were more generally successful in acquiring the good opinion of the respectable classes of colonial society.

"MARRIED", The Sydney Herald (4 January 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28653355

On Wednesday last, at St. James' Church, Sydney, by the Lord Bishop of Australia, Gother K. Mann, Esq., of the Bombay Horse Artillery, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late F. A. Hely, Esq., of Engehurst, Sydney.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Grant Broughton (bishop)

"BRISBANE WATER [FROM A CORRESPONDENT]", The Colonist (3 October 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31721807 

. . . We should not have alluded to this subject at all, had we not learnt incidentally, a few days ago, when at Brisbane Water, that Bishop Broughton was expected in that district, to consecrate the ground in which the late F. A. Hely, Esq., Principal Superintendent of Convicts, lyes interred at the bottom of his garden, and over which his family have recently erected a tasteful and chaste monument . . .

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 August 1901), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14406770 

MANN - On Friday, August 30, at Greenwich, Mary, widow of the late Captain Gother Mann, in her 83rd year.

"Death of Mrs. Gother Mann", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 August 1901), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14406968 

The death took place yesterday of Mrs. Mann, relict of the late Captain Gother Kerr Mann, of the Royal Engineers. Mrs. Mann was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Frederick A. Hely, of Engehurst, and she was married on January 3, 1838, to Captain Mann. The diamond wedding was celebrated on January 3, 1898.

"TOPICS FOR THE BLOCK", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (14 September 1901), 46

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139746230 

Mrs. Gother Mann, widow of Captain G. K. Mann, of the Royal Engineers, who died at Greenwich, Lane Cove River, recently, had lived in Sydney for more than half a century {writes "Marcia"). To her home on Cockatoo Island (where her husband was superintendent) the young officers of visiting war-ships in the early days were always welcomed . . . In 1898 Captain and Mrs. Mann celebrated their diamond wedding, at which were present their four sons and eight daughters. Next year Captain Mann died. Two days before Mrs. Mann's death the wedding of her grandson, Mr. B. Clarke, with Miss Nellie Harriott (second cousin of Sir Joseph Abbott) took place. Mrs. Mann, who was 82, was a kindly old lady. She remarked on the morning of the wedding (when very ill), "I do hope I won't die to-day and spoil everything" . . .

"NAPOLEON'S GUITAR", Sunday Times (16 September 1917), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122789496 

Mrs. John Fell, of Northwood, has had presented to her on behalf of War Chest Day, an absolutely authenticated Napoleon guitar, presented by the French Emperor to Mrs. Abel, who afterwards gave it to her favorite pupil, Mary Hely, who became later the wife of the late Captain Gother Kerr Mann. Mrs. Abel was formerly a Miss Balcomb, and lived while a child with her father at St. Helena, where Napoleon made a great pet of her, and gave her this special guitar which had been presented to him by his sister Pauline, and on which he himself always played. It was taken to Europe by the Stricklands, and came into the possession of Mrs. Swann, who recently returned it to the Misses Gother Mann, who have now presented it to War Chest Day.

ASSOCIATIONS: Betsy Balcombe (? musical amateur); see the Hely guitar, at Matthew Stephens, "Songs of Home: Napoleon Bonaparte's guitar", Sydney Living Museums, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzOEg4mHLu0 (STREAMED VIDEO)

On the family provenance, see Andrew Messner, "The myth of the Napoleon guitar"; posted 14 November 2021

https://andrewmessner.net/2021/11/14/the-myth-of-the-napoleon-guitar 

Associated musical works:

The parting

The parting, a ballad, composed by a young lady, the words by F. A. H. ([Dublin: Ellard and Son, 1835])

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

"IMPORTS", Sydney General Trade List [NSW] (5 December 1835), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166588728 

December 1. - RACHAEL (barque), 383 tons, Potter, master, from Liverpool via Hobart Town, John Lord & Co., agents . . .
6 packages musical instruments, F. Ellard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Ellard (Dublin musicseller, publisher) and son William Ellard (arranger); Francis Ellard (Sydney musicseller, publisher)

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (12 December 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2201678

We have before us a beautiful ballad, (the music said to be by a lady), and "The much admired Australian Quadrilles," published in Dublin by our enterprising fellow-colonist, Mr. Ellard, of Hunter-street, Sydney. There is a simplicity and beauty in the former which we are sure will attract the attention of all young ladies studying the pianoforte, and will be a very good addition to their initiatory studies. With regard to the second, we are satisfied that they will afford many unhappy hour of amusement to the Australian daughters and sons of Terpsichore. We strongly recommend them to the attention of the public.

"AUSTRALIAN MUSIC", The Sydney Herald (24 December 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28654531

We have received from Mr. Ellard, the music-seller of Hunter-street, copies of some Colonial music, harmonised in Sydney, and printed by Mr. Ellard's father, Dublin. The music consists of a Ballad entitled "The Parting, composed by a young lady, the words by F. A. H." - the initials of whom are easily recognisable as those of a gentleman in the Colony, whose production, both music and poetry are said to be. The ballad is in an appropriate and pretty key (flats), and its melody and arrangement display a pleasing simplicity of style, without much originality. The rest of the sheets contain a new set of Australian Quadrilles, under the names of "La Sydney, La Woolloomoolloo, L'Illawarra, La Bong Bong, and L'Engehurst," the airs of which are taken from some of the new Operas, and arranged in easy keys for the benefit of young pianists.

"ERRATUM", The Sydney Herald (28 December 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12853687

The notice of Mr. Ellard's new music in our last number, an omission was made; instead of the Ballad of F. A. H. being in "flats," it should have been three flats.

The much admired Australian quadrilles

The much admired Australian quadrilles, containing La Sydney, La Wooloomooloo, La Illawarra, La Bong-Bong, and La Engehurst, dedicated by permission to Miss Hely of Engehurst, selected from the newest and most celebrated operas, and arranged for the piano forte or harp by Wm. Ellard (Dublin: [Ellard and Son], [1835])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Much+admired+Australian+quadrilles (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

See also checklist entry The much admired Australian quadrilles

Copy at University of Newcastle library, in Glennie family album, with titlepage, not digitised

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931406 

http://library.newcastle.edu.au/record=b2324154~S16 (CATALOGUE RECORD)

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Glennie (musical amateur)

Copy at State Library of New South Wales, lacks titlepage, digitised

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931406/version/51391578

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

Photocopy of University of Newcastle exemplar, with titlepage, at National Library of Australia, digitised (image above)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179509547 (DIGITISED)

"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Monitor (12 December 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32150302 

We have been favoured by Mr. Ellard with music for five Australian Quadrilles, to which we shall refer in our next.

Mary and Gother Mann, on their 60th wedding anniversary, 1898 (Crown Studios, Sydney); State Library of New South Wales

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/92eVVD6Y (DIGITISED)

See also, "1838. Diamond Wedding. 1898. CAPTAIN AND MRS. GOTHER-KERR MANN", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (22 January 1898), 182

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163805000 

Musical references in other family sources:

John Frederick Mann diary, October 1846 to 9 August 1847; State Library of New South Wales, DLMS 178/Item 1

http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2014/D20787/a8032.html (TRANSCRIPT)

[page 42] . . . Saturday 12th. Dec. [1846] . . . Had a visit today from some blacks five men and two boys - they could not speak English, but one boy said "by God" at the sight of some tobacco the Dr. gave to him, he probably had been to some of the stations . . . one of the blacks who came yesterday, lent Wammai 3 boomerangs to throw, the blacks are much troubled by the mosquitoes - [43] they commenced singing a song which W at once recognised . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: "the Dr. [doctor]" = Ludwig Leichhardt (explorer)

John Frederick Mann diary, 16 April 1857 to 10 September 1862; State Library of New South Wales, MLMSS 327/Box 1/Item 1

http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2015/D19663/a7302.html (TRANSCRIPT)

[page 167] [July 1859] . . . Wednesday 20. To University for oratoria Oration commenced at 1 pm. & very fine music - lasted till 4 pm - took Miss Husband with us - rain all day heavily - Fanny Mann still with us.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sydney University Musical Festival (July 1859)

[174] [September 1859] . . . Thursday 8 Alice married this day to Mr. Dauncey 77 Reg't – at St. John's Ch. by Mr. Croxton. Blanch. Minnie Mann. Alicia Mann. Miss James & Miss Hodgson bridesmaids - about 32 sat down to breakfast. To musical party - Govt House in Evening . . .

[178] [October 1859] . . . Thursday 6 Drawing. in evening to Govt House Musical party . . .

[183] [November 1859] . . . Wednesday 2 To Sydney to Lambs to enquire about house . . . recd invite to Govt House music . . .

[184] [November 1859] . . . Thursday 10. To Sydney in morning Musical party at Govt House . . .

[207] [February 1860] . . . Monday 5. In afternoon with Milly Blanche & Miss James, on board the Cassinni French Steamer, pleasant afternoon, they gave us a nice lunch and dancing & music etc then put us on shore at Darling Point. Alice & Minnie Mann went home today rain in morning. fine afternoon . . .

[255] [February 1861] . . . Thurs. 7. Milly to Sydney. music and Belasanis . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Frederick Mann (Mary's brother-in-law, younger brother of her husband)

Extracts from the diary of Mary Caroline ("Minnie") Mann (1842-1936, Mary's daughter), during the visit of the Austrian Imperial frigate Novara to Sydney, 18 May 1858 to 31 January 1859; State Library of New South Wales; and as transcribed and edited by Michael Organ

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nZNvGJmn 

http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/37942/20071113-0010/www.michaelorgan.org.au/novara10.html (TRANSCRIPTION ARCHIVED AT NLA PANDORA)

ASSOCIATIONS: Novarra expedition (1857-59)

[November 1858] . . . Friday 5th - The house has been topsy turvy all the day getting a thorough cleaning. I gave Kate her music lesson and then mended my dress . . .

Monday 15th - We are in a great state of preparations today for last Thursday the Austrian Man of War "Novara" went into Dock and this morning Papa invited some of the Officers over this evening . . . This morning we frantically sent off for the Mitchells so I hope they will come - and so they did. The Officers came at seven o'clock. They were "Count Kielmansegge", "Maurice Monfroni de Montfort", "Count Alexy Carlomau", Prince "Kaiwde", The Pole (I do not know his name). We had coffee and tea brought in and handed round. About 8 o'clock the Deloctles came and we pushed aside the tables and danced till eleven o'clock after which we had supper and the Officers went away. It was a most delightful evening. I had the honour of dancing with the Prince. It was very late when he went. Asking Blanche about the Pole who she had been talking to all the evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: Novarra (Austro-Hungarian frigate); Blanche Mitchell (musical amateur, friend)

Tuesday 16th - After breakfast Papa took us over to the Island to see the Novara in Dock. Really it is the most magnificent vessel. Some of the officers came and showed us over the ship . . . In it among others thing we discovered a beautiful little Gondola and the Captain very kindly offered to take us out in the evening in it. So about one o'clock over came Captain Baron Pock with a strange officer who was introduced to us as Baron Walterskirchen. So when they came early then Mama invited them over again in the evening. They came about six o'clock and nearly all different officers to what there were last night, namely Captain von Pock, Monfroni de Montfort, Baron Walterskerchen, Macheschano a little Midshipman, but best of all they brought their beautiful Germanic band. I danced with them all and they dance extremely well especially Walterskirchen and he dances most beautifully. He is very nice looking indeed - in fact none of them look like foreigners. When they all left we agreed that they were the nicest officers we had ever seen, so gentlemanly and polite in everything . . .

Monday 22nd - I woke up this morning with a very severe headache and was dreadfully frightened that I should not be able to dance tonight but when evening was come I was much better. We were all dressed at 7 o'clock ready to receive our visitors. We were afraid that they would not come but we were agreeably disappointed for presently we saw the glimmer of a lantern up the road, so we immediately ran see and set ourselves down very soberly and presently in they walked, Count Keilmansegge first followed by a number of strange officers . . . After they had been here for some few minutes Papa pushed aside the tables and struck up a dance. While Mama played we were sadly in want of Ladies. The officers said that if their best bandsmen had not been taken ill they would have brought them over with them. All went on merrily when [...] was asked to sing. They said no, so one little man called out it is always "Och ya! Och neine!" He has gone by that name ever since. Alice and I sang "Hearts and Flowers". We then went on dancing. Every one wanted to dance with Baron Walterskerchen because he dances so very beautifully. In all my life I never danced with any one that that danced so well. He is also very good looking. Captain Baron Pock dances beautifully also. They left at 1/2 past eleven and we all declared that we had never spent a pleasanter evening. They were all so jealous because I danced often with Baron Walterskirchen. We went to bed about twelve o'clock.

Tuesday 30th - I do not know what to do with myself today. It has turned out such a beautiful day too. We received a note from Alice Mitchell to say that she and Blanche would be down at Papa's office by seven o'clock . . . The Austrians had a large steamer to convey the guests backwards and forwards from the ship. So we went down to the steamer. The steamer waited a few moments and then moved off from shore. There was a band on board. This was Blanches and my first ball and we determined that we would not dance with a single civilian . . . When directly we came on deck we engaged band 8 deep. They had two bands to relieve each other and certainly they played to perfection. Le Baron Richard Walterskirchen asked me to dance and I was so very sorry that my card was full. The names of all my partners that night were Le Prince Eugene de Wrede, Marquie Marearchy, Herr Kaluear, Count Keilmansegge, Le Baron Francis Cordon, Herr Monfroni de Montfort, Herr Natti, Herr Seuisey de Seuise, Le Baron August de Serbaneck. I did not miss one dance that night. The supper was most magnificent. We were very sorry to go away. Mr. Woods of HMS Victoria took us in his large boat. We landed Doctor Lawrence and Doctor Browny on board HMS Iris then Mr. Cary on Dawes Point and then Herr Winward found when we came home the sun was up I did not go to bed. Some of the offices were coming tonight. The other girls lay down and I am commencing another day and putting it all in one.

Bibliography and resources:

C. Swancott, "Frederick Hely Among Bank Directors In 1834", The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (20 February 1953), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167233899 

A. F. Pike, "Hely, Frederick Augustus (1794-1836)", Australian dictionary of biography 1 (1966)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hely-frederick-augustus-2177

Graeme Skinner, "The invention of Australian music", Musicology Australia 37/2 (2015), (289-306), 304-05

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08145857.2015.1076594 (PAYWALL)

ONSITE PDF (FREE DOWNLOAD)

"Engehurst", Wikipedia

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

HELY, Terence (Terence HELY; HELEY) = Terence HEALY

Pianoforte maker's boy, convict (per James Laing, 1834)

HEMMING, William (William HEMMING; Mr. W. HEMMING; Mr. HEMMING)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, law stationer, commissioner for stamps duties

Born (? London) England, c. 1822; son of William HEMMING and Priscilla ?
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1854
Died Sydney, NSW, 1888, aged "66" [BDM NSW, son of William and Priscilla]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Hemming+c1822-1888 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEMMING-William (shareable link to this entry)

IDENTIFICATION: ? A William Hemming and Priscilla Paget married at St. George's, Hanover Square, London, on 8 December 1814

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (21 April 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955968 

WILLIAM HEMMING, Law Stationer, 165, Elizabeth-street, South.

"SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (18 April 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12994343 

THE annual meeting of the above Society was hold on Thursday evening [16 April 10] at the Society's practice rooms, in Jamison-street. The hon. J. H. Plunkett, President of the Society, took the chair, and the business commenced with the reading of the report for the past year, which stated that . . . Donations of music had been received from Mr. Gilbert Wright and Mr. Hemming . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hubert Plunkett (president); Gilbert Wright (member); Sydney Philharmonic Society (association)

"SYDNEY CHORAL SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 June 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12996677 

The annual general meeting of the members of this Society was held last evening, at St. James' Infant School-room, Castlereagh-street. Mr. James Johnson occupied the chair. He expressed his regret to see so small an attendance, and stated that the great object for which they had assembled was to endeavour to induce members to take a more lively interest in the welfare of the Society, and to attend more regularly than they had done of late. This Society had been in existence for 12 years, and had always encouraged good music; and this he hoped it would continue to do as long as it existed. The Secretary then read the report, which was as follows: . . .
Mr. Hurford moved "That the report be received and adopted."
Mr. Hemming seconded the motion, which was put and carried.
Mr. Hemming moved "That the following gentlemen do constitute the committee for the current year: -
President, Rev. W. H. Walsh; honorary secretary, Mr. James Johnson; honorary treasurer, Mr. S. S. Ussher;
librarian, Mr. S. F. Ward; Mr. Colley, Mr. Hemming, Mr. Hurford, Mr. W. J. Johnson, Mr. J. V. Lavers, Mr. Woolford."
Mr. Harrison seconded the resolution, which was put and carried . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Johnson (member); William Horatio Walsh (president); Seth Frank Ward (member); Edwin Colley (member); Henry Robert Hurford (member); William Jonathan Johnson (member); Sydney Choral Society (association); School Room (Castlereagh-street venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 November 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13057478 

SYDNEY VOCAL HARMONIC SOCIETY . . .
President - Charles Nathan, Esq. . . . Hon. Secretary-Joseph Dyer, Esq. . . .
Committee . . . W. Hemming, Esq. . . .
An EVENING CONCERT of Sacred and Secular Music will take place at the
FREEMASONS' HALL, on MONDAY, the 18th instant . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Nathan (president); Joseph Dyer (secretary); Sydney Vocal Harmonic Society (association); Freemason's Hall (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 April 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28623099 

SAINT PAUL'S COLLEGE CHAPEL CHORAL UNION.
Sydney, Eve of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1st February, 1862.
To WILLIAM J. JOHNSON, ESQ. - We, the undersigned, who either are, or have been members of the St. Paul's College Chapel Choral Union,
beg leave to express our regret that you have withdrawn from us your valuable services as Organist and Choir Master . . .
[signed] . . . W. Hemming . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Jonathan Johnson (as above); Music in Anglican churches (general)

"MUSIC", Sydney Mail (13 February 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166807536 

Another of those musical reunions, ostensibly a complimentary concert to Mr. Furley, organist of St. James's, took place on Monday evening. The concert was well attended. The programme consisted of a well-selected arrangement of songs, duets, ballads, and recitations. Mr. W. Hemming occupied the chair, and also gave one song, "The English man," for which he was encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Furley (organist)

"Entertainments. ST. JAMES'S SCHOOLROOM, CASTLEREAGH-STREET", Sydney Mail (9 July 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166810720 

On Tuesday evening, a tea meeting and concert took place in the above schoolroom, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the fine new organ lately erected therein; which has already been described in the columns of the Mail . . . Mr. Rae, organist of St. John's Church, Darlinghurst, gave much satisfaction by playing a number of first-class musical compositions on the instrument . . . After an interval, the "Coronation March" was played by Mr. Furley (organist of St. James's Church), and one of his pupils . . . Miss Wiseman, Miss Reed, Mr. Gooch, and Mr. Hemming, took a leading part in the entertainment. After singing "The Wood Nymph's Call," Miss Wiseman had to submit to an encore, as had also Mr. W. Hemming for his rendering of "The Englishman" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Rea [sic] (organist);
for the description of the organ referred to, see "Music", Sydney Mail (2 July 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166808420 

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1888), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13664842 

HEMMING. - March 10, at his residence, 437, Bourke-street, Surry Hills, William Hemming, commissioner for stamps, aged 66.

HEMMINGS, Nathaniel (Nathaniel HEMMINGS; "Natty" HEMMINGS; HEMINGS)

Musician, violinist, sawyer, saw sharpener

Born c. 1841; son of Joseph HEMMINGS and Elizabeth GRIMES
Artive Warwick district, NSW (QLD), by c. 1847
Married Catherine Mary Ann FRENCH (1841-1911), QLD, 29 August 1860
Died Brisbane, QLD, 11 October 1898, aged "57"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Nathaniel+Hemmings+c1841-1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEMMINGS-Nathaniel (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (12 October 1898), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3680446 

FUNERAL NOTICE. - The Friends of Mr. NATHANIEL HEMMINGS, deceased, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral,
to move from his late residence, Brunswick-street, New Farm, THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, to the Toowong Cemetery.

ASSOCIATIONS: QLD BDM records that his parents were Joseph Hemmings (c. 1810-1880) and Elizabeth Grimes (d. ? 1858), who married at Scone, NSW, in 1843 [sic], and who had settled at Warwick, QLD, by the late 1840s; see also, "DEATHS", Warwick Argus [QLD] (20 April 1880), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article82295072 

"ECHOES OF THE PAST. ST. PATRICK MEMOIRS", Warwick Daily News [QLD] (13 March 1937), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177403101 

. . . Back in the seventies and early eighties St. Patrick's Day processions consisted of the parishioners. They proceeded from the old church of St. Mary's and marched to the sports ground headed by the parish priest - Father H. S. McDonough in his day, and later by Father J. J. Horan, who arrived in Warwick in 1875. The processions were made up of a fine array of old-time vehicles and horses, headed by Father McDonough's beautiful chestnut in the early seventies, and later by Father Horan's carriage and pair of greys, his jehu being "Jack" Bustard.
Nowadays Warwick has a number of bands - pipe, brass, mouthorgan, etc. - but in the days I am referring to the music for St. Patrick's processions was provided either by the late Bill Hemmings' father, "Natty" Hemmings, one of Warwick's best violinists; James Collins, better known perhaps as "Jim the Fiddler;" or a partly blind flute player by the name of Paddy Nolan. Can remember two of the "fiddler's" tunes - "Patrick's Day" and "Garry-owen" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Bartholomew Hemmings (born QLD, 18 July 1860 [sic]; died Warwick, QLD, 25 January 1932)

HEMY, Henry (senior) (Johann Michael Heinrich ? HEMMI / HEMMIG; Henry HEMMEY; John Michael Henry HEMY; H. HEMY senior)

Musician, pianist, organist, teacher of flute and wind instruments, pianoforte and harp tuner and repairer

Born Saxe Gotha, lower Saxony (Germany), 1780
Married Margaret HENDERSON, Dumfries, Scotland, 17 October 1813
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 9 September 1852 (per Merlin, from Liverpool, 5 June)
Deaprted Melbourne, VIC, after 1852
Died Newcastle, England, 17 June 1859, aged "79"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Hemy+senior+1780-1859 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEMY-Henry-sen (shareable link to this entry)

HEMY, Henry Frederick (HEMMEY; Henry Frederick HEMY; Henri F. HEMY; H. F. HEMY; Mr. HENY)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, organist, tenor vocalist, composer

Born Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 12 November 1818; baptised Newcastle, 13 December 1818; son of Henry HEMY and Margaret HENDERSON
Married Margaret McDONALD (d. 1906), Jarrow, Durham, England, 13 January 1840
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 17 December 1850 (per Madewaska, from Liverpool, 16 September)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 18 May 1852 (per Blundell, for London)
Died Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 10 June 1888, aged "69/70"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Frederick+Hemy (TROVE tagged by Australharmony and others)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1497820 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEMY-Henry-Frederick (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Henry Hemy senior (1780-1859) was born in Germany, volunteered for service as a military musician with the Duke of Buccleuch and came to England in 1797. By 1827, "Mr. Hemy, a German" was listed among able musicians active in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 1852, prompted by favourable reports sent by his son (see below), Hemy senior also emigrated to Melbourne, but stayed only a short time, advertising in November and December as a piano and harp tuner, and a teacher of flute and instructor of wind instrument bands.

Of greater musical interest is the somewhat longer visit of his son, Henry Frederick Hemy, best known later as author of the extraordinarily popular Royal modern tutor for the pianoforte; published in 1858, it reached it 20th edition by April 1859, and remained in print well into the next century, including in several much later Australian "editions" (see, for instance, those by E. W. Cole and W. H. Paling).

Hemy was also composer or adapter of some of the most commonly sung English Roman Catholic hymns, including of the "Swiss tune" commonly used for Frederick William Faber's popular hymn Faith of our fathers, and his own original tune, usually known as St. Catherine, that was also later adapted to the same text, both of which appear in his collection of simple liturgical music and hymns, Crown of Jesus (London & Dublin, 1864). Another, the hymn tune "Stella", was later associated in Australia with a children's song My ship's home from China with a cargo of tea.

His son, the artist Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917) recorded in a manuscript memoir, Days of my youth, travels with his family as a ten-year-old to and from Australia, and to the Victorian goldfields in 1851.

Hemy first appeared for Thomas Reed and Elizabeth Testar in their Melbourne concert series on 9 January 1851, when he was featured as pianist (playing a fantasia by Dohler), vocalist, and composer, the band playing for the "first time in Melbourne" his Chimes polka and Birthday quadrilles.

Hemy composed at least two dance sets with local titles during his short stay in the colonies, in June The Victoria quadrilles ("composed and dedicated to His Excellency Sir Charles Joseph La Trobe . . . by Henry F. Hemy"). In November, he advertised copies for sale of Hemy's Melbourne polkas, "price 3s".

Due to unexpectedly protracted arrangements for returning home to England, he gave two farewell concerts, in January and February 1852, and the family had still not finally left when his wife gave birth to a daughter on board ship but still in the bay in April. Unknown to him then, his father and several siblings had already left England to join him in Victoria, only for them to discover, on arriving in September, that he had returned to England.

Documentation:

Henry Hemy senior:

Marriages, Dumfries, Scotland, 1813; Scotland, select marriages

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60144/records/2882077 (PAYWALL)

17 October 1813 / Henry Hemmy / Margaret Henderson

ASSOCIATIONS: The baptism record of their son Christopher (as see below), at All Saints, Newcastle, on 24 February 1822, lists his father as John Michael Henry Hemy, of Pilgrim-street, musician

[Advertisement], Newcastle Courant [Northumberland, England] (16 December 1826), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000085/18261216/001/0001 (PAYWALL)

HENRY HEMY, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC,
most respectfully returns his Thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newcastle and its Vicinity,
for the liberal Encouragement he has experienced; and to inform them that he has
REMOVED to a House in Mr. Forsyth's Court, Pilgrim Street, where he has on Sale, at reduced Prices,
Two excellent Piano-Fortes, with the extra additional Keys.
Piano-Fortes and harps tuned and repaired on the most moderate Terms.

E. Mackenzie, A descriptive and historical account of the town & county of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, including the borough of Gateshead, volume 1 (Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Mackenzie and Dent, 1827), 592

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=1JvkAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA592

[MUSIC] . . . Newcastle is well supplied with able teachers in music and singing. Mr. Richardson, an excellent flute player; Mr. Hemy, a German; Mrs. Garrick and Mrs. Hammond, the well-known vocalists; and several others, give instructions in music . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Westgate, Northumberland; UK National Archives, HO107/2404/443/4

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/16755733 (PAYWALL)

16 Westgate / Henry Hemy / Head / Mar. / 64 [sic] / TEacher Musick / [born] Germany Frankfurt
Margaret Hemy / Wife / Mar. / 56 / - / [born] Scotland

Names and descriptions of passengers per Merlin, from Liverpool, 2 June 1853, for Melbourne, 9 September 1852, and Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FC5616-F96C-11E9-AE98-D185E5E909BF?image=237 (DIGITISED)

Ellen Hemy / 30 / Spinster // Margaret Hemy / 27 [sic] / [Spinster]
Henry Hemy / 60 [sic] / Musician // Christopher Hemy / 30 / Clerk / [all for Port Phillip] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Hemy (daughter, 1822-1894); Margaret Hemy (daughter, born 1829; married Thomas Stoddart, VIC, 1853; died VIC, 1899); Christopher Hemy, (in VIC, "Christopher Hemmy"; born 1820; married Catherine Elizabeth Wright, VIC, 1854; died VIC, 4 July 1877)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 November 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612565 

PIANO-FORTE AND HARP TUNING, &c. MR. H. HEMY, Senr.,
begs to announce that he has commenced to tune Pianofortes and Harps;
also, to give instructions on the Flute and to Wind Instrument Bands.
Orders may be left with the Secretary of the Mechanics' Institution,
or with Herr Mater, 21, Russell-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Paterson (secretary); Charles Albert Frederic Mater (musician); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue and association)

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 December 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788563 

MR. H. HEMY, SENR. Pianoforte and Harp Tuner and Repairer.
Orders may be left with the Secretary of the Mechanics' Institution; or Herr Mater, 21, Russell-street.

"DEATHS" Newcastle Journal (18 June 1859), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000243/18590618/059/0008 (PAYWALL)

In Northumberland Street, at the residence of his son, on the 17th inst., aged 79, Mr. Henry Hemy, sen., Professor of Music; he was the oldest member of the musical profession in Newcastle, and was highly respected.

"THE LATE MR. HENRY HEMY", The Newcastle Daily Chronicle (24 June 1859), 2

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A few days ago we recorded the death of Mr. Henry Hemy, father of Mr. Hemy, the musician and composer. A brief sketch of the deceased, who was well known in the town, may not be uninteresting to some of our older readers. Mr. Hemy, we are informed, was born in Sax Gotha, in lower Saxony, in the year 1780, and received his musical and general education at the Sax Gotha College at the same time, and under the same masters, as the present reigning Duke, the father of Prince Albert. When he was only 17 years of age, an application was made to the college for musicians for the English army bands, and by the Duke of Buccleuch for the Dumfries militia. Mr. Hemy, with a number of others, volunteered for service under the Duke, and came over to England in 1797. He played the E flat solo clarionet in that fine band, and served with them in various parts of England, Ireland, and Scotland till peace was proclaimed. He then married, and selected Newcastle for a permanent residence, where he taught the flute and violin to a great number of country bands which were just at that time getting formed. Many of the leading merchants and tradesmen of the town will remember they received lessons on the flute from the attentive German master, and his name will be familiarly remembered among the old members of West Moor, Blyth, Bedlington, Cramlington, Carrs Hill, Beamish, Tantoby, Tanfield, and many other local bands. At that time he was one of the principal piano forte tuners and most fashionable quadrille players of the town, but a quarter of a century works wonderful changes, and he outlived his time. In 1852 he went, at the age of 72, with part of his family, like thousands of younger men, to try his fortune at the gold fields of Austrakia, and like the bulk of thos thousands he was unsuccessful. He returned shortly afterwards to Newcastle to spend the remainder of his days in the town of his adoption. On the 16th June he was seized with a fit of apoplexy, which proved fatal in a few hours. His remains were interred in St. Andrew's New Cemetery, on the Town Moor Road on Monday. He was the last of the old school of musicians belonging to the town of Newcastle-on-Tyne. - Communicated.

Henry Frederick Hemy:

Baptisms, High Bridge Meeting, Newcastle, Morthumberland, 1818; UK National Archives, RG8/86

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Hemmy / Henry Hemmy native of Sacscoda [sic] lower Saxony and Margaret Henderson native of Dumfries North Britain his wife
had a son, born in St. John's Parish the 12th Day of Nov'r and Baptized the 13th of Dec'r 1818 . . .

"MARRIAGES", Newcastle Courant [Northumberland, England] (27 March 1840), 4

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In January last, at Jarrow, Mr. H. F. Hemy, professor of music, to Miss Margaret McDonald, both of this town.

[Advertisement], Newcastle Journal [Northumberland, England] (29 November 1845), 1

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Just Published, THE "CHIMES POLKAS" for the Piano-Forte,
dedicated to the Marchioness of Londonderry, by Henry F. Hemy.
Also, a Second Edition of the BORDER POLKAS; and may be had of the Author, No. 1, Eldon-Street . . .
Shortly will be Published, THE BACHELORS QUADRILLES;
and the New Song, THE RAILWAY KING, by the same Composer.
Mr. Hemy has great Pleasure announcing that he is prepared to attend Balls and Parties,
with one of the best QUADRILLE BANDS the North of England,
and first-rate Selection of the most beautiful Music of the Season.

"GATESHEAD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE (From the Gateshead Observer, March 25) ", Local collections; or, records of remarkable events connected with the Borough of Gateshead 1848 (Gateshead-on-Tyne: William Douglas, 1848), 34

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THE Bazaar and Promenade with which the new building in West-street, Gateshead, erected for the use of the Mechanics' Institute, was this week opened, has been eminently successful . . . and the institution was honoured by the attendance of the lady of the President, the Countess of Strathmore, both on Tuesday and Thursday. Her ladyship, we understand, was much gratified by a piece of music, "The Echo Polkas" for the pianoforte, composed for the occasion by Mr. H. F. Hemy, and respectfully dedicated to herself. Of this, and also of some musical compositions by Miss Eliza Bennett, the Countess took several copies, and was otherwise a liberal purchaser at the Bazaar . . .

[Advertisement], Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury (13 January 1849), 1

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LONDON PIANO FORTES FOR SALE, AT 17, ELDON STREET, NEWCASTLE . . .
NEW MUSIC BY H. F. HEMY. Just published, "The Birthday Quadrilles,"
with title in gold, taken from an old Manuscript in the British Museum, price 3s. . . .

[Advertisement], Newcastle Courant (16 August 1850), 1

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MR. W. F. GREENWELL, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, AND ORGANIST OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH, NEWCASTLE,
BEGS most respectfully to announce that he has made Arrangements to succeed to the Practice of Mr. H. F. Hemy, who will leave this Country about the 1st of November, 1850 . . .

[Advertisement], Newcastle Journal (28 September 1850), 4

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SALE OF FURNITURE. MR. BROUGH WILL SELL BY AUCTION,
at No. 17, ELDON PLACE, BARRAS BRIDGE, on Tuesday, 1st October, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon,
the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and OTHER EFFECTS, of Mr. H. F. Hemy, who has left the Town . . . 17th Sept.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (24 October 1850), 4

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New Music. A LARGE and varied assortment just received by the Undersigned, comprising . . .
The Chimes Polkas - Hemy . . .
- DANIEL HARRISON, Malop-street West.

ASSOCIATIONS: By coincidence, two months before Henry's arrival, copies of one of his compositions were received in Geelong by Daniel Harrison (stationer and musicseller), son-in-law of Thomas Reed, who was one of Hemy's first musical contacts in the colony (as see below)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Melbourne Daily News [VIC] (18 December 1850), 2

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December 17 - MADAWASKA, ship, 561 tons, T. Pascoe, commander, from Liverpool 16th September.
Passengers - . . . H. F., Mary [sic. Margaret], Charles, Eleanor, Bernard, Frederick, Vincent and Herbert Henny [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Napier Hemy (eldest son, 1841-1917)

"MUSICAL", The Melbourne Daily News (31 December 1850), 2

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The great want hitherto felt in all Concerts, has been that of a male tenor, this drawback, we are pleased to learn, need now no longer be experienced, as Mr. Reed has obtained the services of a vocalist of reputed ability - the gentleman is a good pianist, and has composed a variety of very popular polka's and quadrilles. He will shortly make his debut as a vocalist.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Reed (musician)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (7 January 1851), 3

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CONCERT. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION MUSIC CLASS.
THE Committee of the above class beg to announce that their fourth Public Concert will take place in the
Hall of the Institutions 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) (Vocal Tenor and Solo Pianist) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); William Joseph Cooze (vocalist, flautist); Thomas Greenwood (musician); Ebenezer Lord (musician); Joseph Hore and sons (musicians); Mechanics' Institution (association and venue); Thursday Concerts (series)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (9 January 1851), 3

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CONCERT. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE MUSIC CLASS.
The Members of the above Class beg to announce
THEIR 4th PUBLIC CONCERT To take place on
THIS EVENING, 9th INSTANT, IN THE HALL OF THE INSTITUTION.
LEADER - MR. REED.
Principal Vocalists - MRS. TESTAR, MR. H. F. HEMY, &c., &c.
Mr. HENRY F. HEMY will preside at the Pianoforte.
PART I.
Overture, Shaksperian, - Sir R. H. Bishop [sic]
Glee, "The Fairies," Mrs. Testar, Mr. Hemy, Mr. Lord - Colcott [Callcott]
Ballad, "The Captive Greek Gill," Mrs Testar - Hobbs
Fantasia, Pianoforte, A "L'Esire d' Amore," Mr H. F. Hemy, - Dohler
Ballad, "My Mother bids me bind my Hair," Mrs. Testar - Hayden [Haydn]
Ballad "The Four Leaved Shamrock," Mr. H. F. Hemy - Lover
Chime's Polka, (Band), first time in Melbourne - H. F. Hemy
Duetto, "The Fairy's Bride," Mrs. Testar, Mr. H. F. Hemy - Glover
Fantasia (on airs from Italian Operas), Saxe Horns - Hore.
PART II.
Birthday Quadrilles, Band - H. F. Hemy.
Round (Hark 'tis the Indian Drum), Mrs. Testar, Mr. H. F. Hemy, Mr. Lord - Sir R. H. Bishop.
Scena, (Silence o'er all was reigning, Lucia di Lammermoor,) Mrs. Testar - Donizetti.
Solo, (Flute, introducing the last Rose of Summer,) Mr. Cooze - Berbiguer [Berbiguier].
Ballad, (The Sunny Hours of Childhood) Mr. H. F. Hemy - Harroway.
The Song of Victoria, with chorus - T. Reed.

MUSIC: 1 of 2 Fantaisies sur L'elisir d'amore [Donizetti], op. 14 (Dohler); The four-leaved shamrock (Lover)

"LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT", The Melbourne Daily News (10 January 1851), 2

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We were gratified to see a remunerative attendance of visitors at last night's concert. It must be admitted however that the attraction was considerable, and the programme fuller than usual. The novelty of the evening was the debut as a pianist and vocalist of Mr. F. Hemy from London. He was very flatteringly received. His abilities as a pianist are very respectable. His execution, rapid and very fluent; but he is evidently of the country school. He would make a rattling quadrille player. As a vocalist, his claims are indifferent. His voice is a rather weak tenor, but musical and pleasing, when not forced beyond its natural limit; the singer's thorough knowledge of music, enables him to make the most of his voice. Lover's ballad of the Four Leaved Shamrock was given with more effort than expression, and the accompaniment too loud throughout; it required more pathos and sentiment than the singer invested it with. Mrs. Testar's performance of the ballad, "My mother bids me bind my hair," was as usual with this lady - good, but a little hard: the composition is no favourite with us, and not a very taking ballad in any hands; the accentuation was not 6s prominent as advisable - every syllable of a ballad should distinctly be heard. Next followed the Chimes Polka, a very sprightly and well marked composition, (Mr. Hemy the author) in which the castonets were introduced with admirable effect, and played by the pianist while his left hand we're doing double work. The Duetto, "The Fairy Bride," was loudly applauded, and very cleverly sung, but a composition not of a very taking character, and far from the best such vocalists could select. Bellini, Donizetti, and Auber furnish a host that would have been certain of a "dead encore;" we think that would be worth while attending to. The Birth-day Quadrilles were performed with infinite spirit by Mr. Hemy, who, if not a performer so much to our mind as Mr. Buddee (in fact he belongs to a different school), is undoubtedly a very clever and practised musician. The Fantasia, by Hore's band, was not so happy as usual; the Round of Hark, 'tis the Indian Drum, was very effective. The truth of our recommendations touching selections from the authors above named was fully exemplified in the scena from Donnizetti's Lammermoor, magnificently sung by Mrs. Tester. Its soul-subduing melody immediately took with the audience, and drew down a flattering encore, which, with scarcely good taste, was responded to by "Auld Robin Grey" - beautiful though it be, not the composition coveted or desired. The scena was certainly rather elaborate, but the repetition of a passage from it, would have been more in accordance with the intention of the encore. The ballad was very beautifully sung - but Operatic scores are decidedly this lady's forte. In this school the high culivation of her voice has scope to develope itself, in addition to which she seems to render the theme with greater spirit and abandon. The solo flute (and piano) was much applauded; but the ornaments were not in the best taste. Mr. Cooze will be a valuable addition to our musical talent. Mr. Hemy again sang a ballad (a very common-place composition), "The Sunny hours of Childhood," but not very happily. The entertainments concluded with Mr. Reed's "Song of Victoria," which realized our previous remarks in his favor. The chorus, a feature in the song, was not successfully performed - a principal cause being the want of strength. Altogether the concert was not equal to the last, nor was Mrs. Testar in as good voice as usual.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Buddee (pianist)

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (10 January 1851), 2

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A crowded audience last night did justice to the capital programme issued by the Music Class and the concert passed off with considerable spirit. Mrs. Testar, both in appearance and manner, seemed slightly indisposed, but sang several of the pieces allotted to her with all her own effect and brilliancy. We may particularise the scena from Lucia di Lammermoor, which received a somewhat unfeeling encore, and for which Mrs. Testar substituted the ballad of Auld Robin Gray. One or two of her ballads, too, were exquisitely sung, and received the warmest approbation. The various efforts of Mr. Hemy also met with a flattering reception. His pianoforte fantasia was admirably played, and in point of clearness, rapidity, and decision of execution, it was very creditable indeed. Of his singing we can scarcely speak so favorably. He sings correctly, and his voice is clear and tolerably powerful, but his style somewhat lacks the polish usually looked for in the concert room. As a composer, Mr. Hemy is very successful. The "Chimes" Polka is very pretty, rattling, and effective, and the Birth-day Quadrilles are also capital, although neither of them can lay claim to any great originality. On the whole, the concert was a very good one, and, although protracted to a late hour, it was listened to and appreciated with unflagging interest till the last.

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 January 1851), 3

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MR. HENRY F. HEMY,
HAS the, honor to announce that he has commenced giving instructions in
SINGING and on the PIANOFORTE.
Terms may be known at his residence, 113, Stephen-street.
N.B. - Drawing-room, Evening Parties, and Balls attended, either with Pianoforte Solo, Piano and Violin,
or with Messrs. Hemy and Reed's Select Quadrille Band.
Terms as above, or at Mr. Reed's Musical Repository, 34, Collins-street West,
where all Mr. H. F. Hemy's Compositions are on Sale.

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (29 January 1851), 3

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NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
ON THURSDAY EVENING, January 30, In the Hall of the the Mechanics' Institution,
MR. W. S. GIBBONS Intends giving his first Exhibition of the
OXY-HYDROGEN GAS MICROSCOPE . . .
The entertainment will be relieved with the
DISSOLVING VIEWS and the REVOLVING CHROMATROPE . . .
MR. HEMY Will assist at the Grand Pianoforte . . .
Admission - Half-a-crown; children under 12, Eighteen pence.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Sydney Gibbons (chemist)

"THE GAS MICROSCOPE", The Argus (24 February 1851), 2

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We have not had room to notice Mr. Gibbons' exhibition of the gas microscope on Wednesday evening last, under the patronage of the G. U. O. Odd follows, and we the more regret it since it was really most worthy to be seen . . . he dissolving views were also far superior to anything we have seen in the colony, and were the more interesting from being accompanied with appropriate music, vocal as well as instrumental, under the management of Mr. Hemy. The entertainment altogether was one of the most amusing and most intellectual that we have witnessed for some time . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 February 1851), 3

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MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.
MUSIC CLASS. GRAND CONCERT, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. REED . . .
on THURSDAY EVENING, the 20th inst.
Principal Vocal and Instrumental Performers:
Mrs. TESTAR, Mr. HENRY F. HEMY, and Mr. and Mrs. WHEELER (newly arrived from England.)
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Overture - L'Italiana in Algiers.
Glee "Hark, the Lark."
Softly sighs the voice of evening - Mrs. Testar
While the Lads of the Village - Mr. Wheeler.
Duett - By the lone Tomb - Mr H. F. Hemy.
and Mrs Testar - Donizetti.
Solo Pianoforte - Mrs. Wheeler.
Oh! Summer night - Mr Hemy.
Echo Polkas - Hemy.
PART II.
Bridal Quadrilles.
Glee - Swiftly from the mountain brow.
Solo Pianoforte - Mr. H. F. Hemy.
L'amor suo mi fe beata - Mrs. Testar - Donizetti.
Song - The Merry Maids of England - Mr. Hemy.
Duett - Could a man be secure - Mr. Hemy and Mr. Wheeler.
Echo Song - Mrs. Testar, with Flute obligato, by Mr. Cooze - Bishop
Ballad - Philip the Falconer - Mr. Wheeler.
Comic Glee - The little Farm we till.
Finale - Waltz - Labitzki . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen and Mary Wheeler (musicians)

"LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT", The Melbourne Daily News (21 February 1851), 2

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The progress of this class reflects the greatest credit on Mr. Reed. Last night's performances deserved a fuller attendance, but as we have often before observed, Jenny Lind herself wouldn't draw after a second appearance in Melbourne. The overtures were very spiritedly played . . . Mrs. Wheeler's pianoforte solo we did not hear, but heard it highly spoken of. Mr. Hemy was not very happy in "Oh Summer night," but played some Polkas very brilliantly. His performance of the Bridal Quadrilles was highly creditable; in fact he is the the best quadrille player in the province. Where he "came out" was in a solo, comprising airs from Bellini and Rossini's works, and brought down a vociferous encore. His performance was surprising, fluent, brilliant, and expressive. We have rarely been better pleased than while listening to the able manner in which he rendered popular passages from D'Elisir D'Amore, Norma, Sonnambula and other authors. We would suggest their repetition at his next appearance . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (22 February 1851), 2

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The crowded state of our columns yesterday prevented our noticing the very capital concert of the evening before. We think that it may be pronounced the very best, ever given by the music class, and Mr. Reed deserves all praise for his industry and perseverance in overcoming the thousand obstucles, which have beset his path . . . The concert was too long, not being over till nearly eleven o'clock, but interest never flagged, and the audience sat cheerfully to the last . . . A very brilliant pianoforte solo was performed by Mr. Hemy, introducing favorite Italian airs . . . The concert was varied with a few polkas and quadrilles arranged by Mr. Hemy, very well given; and which proved what Mr. Hemy's first appearance led us to believe, that he has considerable genius in dancing music. The attendance was not so good as usual, which we regret for two reasons; first, that the performers should have lacked an audience better proportional to their merits, and secondly that our town's people should have been so blind to their own pleasures as to have neglected such a treat.

"CONCERT AND BALL", Port Phillip Gazette (1 March 1851), 2

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In briefly noticing the concert held at the Protestant Hall on Thursday evening last, for the benefit of Meesr. Gordon and Hooper, we may remark that this, the second appearance of Mr. and Mrs Wheeler, fully confirmed the opinion we offered in our Tuesday's issue . . . Of Mr. Hemy we speak much when we say he was as usual: combining an excellent voice with unquestionable execution on the pianoforte; his songs of "The Maid of Merry England" and "The Life Boat," were rapturously encored. We trust the stay of these talented individuals amongst us will be a protracted one . . . The hall having been cleared, dancing commenced, and was continued with much spirit until four o'clock on Friday morning.

ASSOCIATIONS: "E. G. Gordon", alias of Edward Geoghegan (playwright); Mr. Hooper (actor, vocalist); Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (14 March 1851), 4

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MR. WILKIE Begs to announce that the
GRAND CONCERT In aid of the funds for the Relief of the Sufferers by the late Bush Fires,
will take place in the QUEEN'S THEATRE, THIS DAY, the 14th MARCH, 1851.
Leader of the Band - Mr. REED.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Overture. - "L' Italiana In Algeri," - Band - Rossini.
Solo and Chorus. - "The Gypsies Tent," - Messrs. Kawerau, Hemy, Wheeler, White, &c. - Cooke.
Song - "Tubal Cain," - Mr. Hemy - Russell.
Violin Solo. - Mons. Hue, - with Pianoforte accompanment - Mr. Hemy - De Beriot.
Solos and Choruses. - Lock's celebrated Music in Macbeth, -
(got up expressly for this occasion under the direction of Mr. Hemy), -
"Speak Sister, Speak," - "He will, he will," -
"We should rejoice," - "When cattle die," -
"Let's have a dance," - "At the night Raven's dismal Voice," -
"Echo Chorus," - "My little Spirit," -
"Come away," - "Now I go," - "We fly by night."
- "Black Spirits and White." - "Round, around about," &c.
PART II.
Band, "Birthday Quadrilles" - H. F. Hemy.
Quartette. - "A te O Cara" (Il Puritana) - Mrs. Tester, Messrs. Kawerau, Hemy and Wheeler.
Senaa - "Man the Life Boat," - Mr. Hemy - Russell.
Scena - "Ah, Non Giunge," (La Somnambula) - Mrs. Testar - Bellini.
Pianoforte Solo, - "Norma," Mr. Hemy - Bellini.
Song - "The Flying Dutchman," - Mr. Wheeler - Parry.
Ballad, - "I dreamt that I dwelt," (by desire) - Mrs. Testar - Balfe.
Solo and Chorus — "Roderick Vich Alpine," - Messrs. Kawerau, Hemy, Wheeler, Gouge, Shearcroft, White, Nicholas, &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Black Thursday bushfires 1851 (event); Joseph Wilkie (musicseller, musician, organiser); Theodore Kawerau (vocalist); George Gouge (vocalist); Edwin Shearcroft (vocalist); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

MUSIC: Locke's music in Macbeth (correctly mostly by Richard Leveridge)

"LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT . . .", The Melbourne Daily News (15 March 1851), 2

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. . . was eminently satisfactory, and we cannot bestow too much praise upon the services and performances of Mr. Hemy, who (assisted by Mr. Wilkie) was the prominent promoter of this charitable affair. The boxes were crowded. The programme was admirably rendered. The solo and chorus, "The Gypsies' Tent," was beautifully executed; the assistance of about fifty voices gave it a strength, most effective, and, in this part of the globe, novel. Mr. Hue's solo from De Beriot, though perhaps susceptible of more finish, was a very creditable performance. The audience were delighted with the music from Macbeth, known to most of our readers. The singers, from the correct and masterly management of the chorus, had evidently been well drilled. Mrs. Testar was conspicuous for the taste and tone with which she led. The Echo chorus was beautifully given, not only by this lady, but by the other performers. Mr. Sheercroft, shewed out to great advantage in this majestic score. We have seldom heard a richer, deeper, more resonant bass, or one managed with greater ease. Mr. Wheeler acquitted himself very creditably. Mr. Hemy rattled through his composition, "Birthday Quadrilles," in his remarkably brilliant and crisp style - he has a sparkling touch, a staccato pearly rapidity of execution, which is very attractive. These qualities and many better, were exhibited to perfection in his chef d'oeuvre, a solo from Norma - perhaps it was a little to sketchy - but the other numerous beauties of his performance compensated for this peculiarity. He always seems to enjoy his author as much as his audience do and evidently "goes to work" con amore. His accompaniments were sans pareil - exhibiting great tact and much taste . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 March 1851), 3

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Under Distinguished Patronage.
IT is most respectfully announced that there will be a grand
MUSICAL MELANGE OF SACRED MUSIC, &c.
From the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Bellini, &c.
in St. FRANCIS' TEMPERANCE HALL, on MONDAY EVENING, 17TH MARCH,
On which occasion the following members of the Musical Profession will have the honor of appearing: -
Mrs. Testar, Mrs Wheeler, (who have kindly offered their services);
Mr. White, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Shearcroft;
Mr. Henry F. Hemy, who will preside at the Grand Piano Forte and Seraphine . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 March 1851), 4

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THE MELBOURNE GLEE CLUB.
IT is respectfully announced that the above Club,
consisting of four of the principal Vocalists in Melbourne,
are now open for engagements at Concerts, Soirees, &c., &c., either public or private.
Conductor and Pianist, Mr. Henry F. Hemy.
*** The Melbourne Vocal and Instrumental (Amateur) Music Class in connection with the above,
is under the sole management of Messrs. Hemy and Wheeler.
[manicule] Address personally, or by letter, to Mr. H. F. Hemy, 113, Stephen-street, (Porter's Cottage),
or to Mr. Wheeler, Royal Exchange Hotel Collins-street West.

ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Glee Club (association)

[Advertisement], The Argus (29 March 1851), 3

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MELBOURNE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. Saturday Evening Concerts.
PROGRAMME. PART FIRST. Overture to Tancredi, grand piano - Mr. Hemy
Glee - "Hail smiling morn"
Song - "Beautiful Venice" - Mr. Crook
Song - "My love is like the red, red rose - Mr. Cracknell
Duet - "Our sunny land" - Messrs. Hemy & Wheeler
Song - "Holy Friar - Mr. Holson
A new Comic Song, " Emigration" - Mr. Roach
Song - "Maids of merry England" - Mr. Hemy
Glee - "Fair Flora" - Messrs. Cracknell, Hemy and Wheeler
Dramatic readings -
PART SECOND.
Elfin Waltzes, pianoforte - Mr. Hemy - [? Labitzky]
Glee - "Roderick vic Alpine dhu" - Messrs. Wheeler, Hemy and others
Songs - "Fairy Boy"
Songs - "Ice crowned Alps," from the opera of Amelia, or the Love Test - Mr. Crook
Song - "The lost child" - Mr. Cooze
Song - "The Macgregor gatherings" - Mr. Hemy
Flute solo - Air with variations, by Madame Malibran - Mr. Cooze
Song - "Phillip the Falconer" - Mr. Wheeler
Song - "Cot where I was born" - Mr.------
Finale - God save the Queen.
[manicule] Reserved seats (Gallery, and part of the body of the Hall), 6d., other sorts 3d.

ASSOCIATIONS:

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 April 1851), 3

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UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE.
IT is respectfully announced that there will be a
GRAND CONCERT of vocal and instrumental Music
in the St Francis' Hall, Elizabeth-street,
on the evening of Easter Monday, April 21st, 1851,
on which occasion the following members of the musical profession,
supported by the Melbourne Amateur Music Class, recently established at St Francis' Hall, will have the honor of appearing.
Mrs. Testar, Soprano ; Mr. Henry F. Hemy, Tenore and Pianist.
Mr. Wheeler, Basso and Cornetto; Mr. Cooze, Buffo Vocalist and Flautist.
Conductor, Mr. H. F. Hemy.
Single Tickets, 4s; Family do. to admit three, 10s. 6d.; Children, half-price.
Programmes and tickets to be had of Messrs. Crogin and Moore, Collins-street, and of J. Shanley, Printer, Bourke-street.

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 June 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778465

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION MUSIC CLASS . . .
Conductor Mr. Henry F. Hemy. PROGRAMME For Thursday, June 12th, 1851 . . .
PART I . . . The Border Polkas (First Time) - Hemy.
PART II. The Victoria Quadrilles (composed and dedicated to His Excellency Sir Charles Joseph La Trobe, Lieutenant Governor of Victoria) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles La Trobe (governor)

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (12 June 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778467 

We wish to call the most marked attention of our readers to a very spirited experiment, about to be tried for the first time this evening, under the auspices of Mr. Hemy. Amongst the various wants natural to man, we believe that few have been more undervalued, and neglected; or looked at in so superficial and unphilosophical a light, as that of harmless and intelligent recreation. To the money-hunting, shop-keeping Englishman any hint of relaxation appears childish and "unbusiness-like"; and the consequence is, that he gradually sinks into a hard, sordid, ungenial frame of mind, which is utterly opposed to either social pleasantness, or kindly progress. And after all, doing as he has a right to do for himself, he overlooks a very material requirement in others, particularly in those a grade below him; and will not see that in baulking them of that to which they have a perfect right, he drives them, necessarily and inevitably, to worse modes of seeking recreation. First amongst such rational provisions for a natural want stand popular lectures, well managed theatres, and concerts at a rate within any one's reach. First let the charms of music, or the fine sentiment of our best dramatists, wean a man from the tavern; he will soon be coaxable to the lecture-room, and the library; another stop, and we have him at the Savings' Bank and the Church. At least we should do so, if at the one he oftener heard religion instead of mere sectarianism; and if at the other, his loose half pence were safe from being tampered with. Viewed in this light then, no good man cab look otherwise than with interest upon the scheme of concerts just promulgated in so spirited a manner. They have far wider influence, and higher usefulness than the mere passing of a pleasant hour, and it would be delightful to notice our fellow colonists not only gaining a distinct step in civilisation, but led to it so easily as by the flowery fetters which a Mrs. Testar can throw around them.

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 June 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778660 

PROGRAMME for SATURDAY NIGHT'S WEEKLY CONCERTS,
TEETOTAL HALL, RUSSELL STREET, 21st June, 1851. Admission, 3d. Reserved Seats, 6d.
Overture, Guy Mannering - Sir R. H. Bishop
Glee, The bark before the Gale - J. Willis
Romance, A youthful Knight - M. W. Balfe
Song, The old English Farmer, Barret
Song, Dear Maid whilst thou'rt sleeping - M. W. Balfe
Ballad, Sweet is the smile of my Mary - Barker
Glee, Hail Smiling Morn - Spofforth
Song, The light of other days is faded - M. W. Balfe
Comic Song, The Lost Child - J. Parry
Victoria Quadrilles, flute, cornet, and piano - Hemy
Glee, The Wreath - Mazzinghi
Song, Honest and Happy - Lowel
Ballad, The peace of the Valley is fled -
Comic Glee, Tall Wives, and short Wives - Phipps
Song The Fairy Tempter -
Duet, What are the wild Waves saying? - Glover
Song, My love is like the red red Rose.

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (25 June 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255610608 

To-morrow night's programme at the Mechanics Institution is as follows -:
PART I. Band, "Waltz," (Les Lorrettes)
Glee, "Desolate is the Dwelling of Morna" (three voices)
Duet "I know a Bank," Mrs. Testar and Mr. Hemy.
Song, "The Flying Dutchman," - Mr. Wheeler.
Scena, "Softly Sighs," (Der Freyschutz) Mrs. Testar.
Buffo Song, "Skying a Copper." Mr. Cooze.
Band, "The Post Horn Galop," (A la Jullienne)
PART II.
Band, "Hemy's Scotch Quadrilles."
Trio, "Blow Gentle Gales," Mrs. Testar, &c.
Song, "Ths breaking of the Day," Mr. Hemy.
Duet, "The Murmuring Sea," Messrs. Hemy & Wheeler
Song, "Terence's Farewell to Kathleen," Mrs. Testar.
Song, "While the Lads of the Village," Mr. Wheeler
Glee, "Life's a Bumper," (three voices)
Finale, "God Save the Queen."

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (27 June 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778756 

The advocates of cheap and rational amusements will be glad to learn that the popularity of the weekly concerts is rapidly extending. The weather was last evening uninviting, and the streets barely passable, and yet the room was crowded to excess, every square inch of ground being occupied, and parties stowed away wherever a "human" could be crammed. Every effort was kindly made by Mr. Roycraft and the conductors of the concert, to afford all possible accommodation, and their ingenuity was rather severely taxed. We almost fancied that we heard one gentleman presuming upon the provorbial good-temper of Mr. Hemy so far as to suggest the possibility of his finding a "seat for a lady" upon the piano itself. Mrs. Testar sang the celebrated scene from Der Freyschutz's, most beautifully and a little Irish air was almost unanimously encored; which was also the case with one of the comic songs of which Mr. Cooze seems to have an unlimited stock. It was sung with great comic humour and afforded a hearty laugh to a large majority of the hearers. One or two of the glees and concerted pieces were scarcely up to the usual style of performance to which we are becoming accustomed, but taken as a whole the concert was too good to deserve otherwise than a most favourable notice.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Roycraft (secretary, Mechanics' Institution)

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (4 July 1851), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778907 

The room was crammed to excess last evening half an hour before the time appointed for the commencement. Some rather unreasonable intimations of a desire for a beginning being given, Mr. Hemy explained that the performers had not yet arrived, and, in his usual kind and good-tempered manner, offered to fill up the interval with a fantasia, and a song or two. The coneert passed off very well indeed; it comprised a very fair variety; and an announcement of Mr. Hemy's, that steps had been taken to increase the efficiency of the orchestra, gave very general satisfaction.

For the program, see "THE CONCERT", The Argus (3 July 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4778873 

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (16 July 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4779139

The following is the programme for to-morrow evening -
PART I . . . Ballad, "Kathleen Mavourneen," Mr. Hemy . . .
PART II. Band, "The Victoria Quadrilles," (dedicated to His Excellency the Governor) . . .
Song, "The Bay of Biscay O," Mr. Hemy . . .

"THE POPULAR CONCERTS. Per favour of the Argus", The Argus (23 July 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4779279

Sir - Knowing that you have the interest of the Thursday nights' Concerts at heart, I will take the liberty of offering the conductor one or two suggestions through the medium of your valuable paper.
From a hint dropped by Mr Hemy, last Thursday evening, he left the impression on my mind, that the doors were not to be opened till half past seven o'clock. I think if he is wise, he will see the propriety of re-considering that decision. If the doors are not left open, there will be a rush. It is no use supposing that persons will come in from half-past seven to eight o'clock as they would from half-past six to eight; and the consequence will be, that no lady will be able to get into the room: there is nothing in the concert worth a lady's while to undergo a rush for, and even if there were, every one knows how powerless a female is in a crowd. Once exclude the ladies, and the respectability of the concert will be a thing that was, and they will go down.
Let Mr. Hemy firmly tell the audience, that he will not continue the practice of playing to them before the commencement of the programme at eight o'clock, and let them chatter away for a night or two, and when they find it is of no use, they will discontinue it.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
- AN AMATEUR.
[We entirely agree with the opinions of our correspondent. The serious misfortune of the over-popularity of these concerts, must be cured by other means, than by keeping people standing fof half an hour on the stairs and in the lobby of the institution. And we felt when we heard the announcement made by Mr. Hemy, that it was quite out of the question that it could be carried out, by so gallant and good-tempered a gentleman as the conductor of these concerts has proved himself. Mr. Hemy may try the experiment, but he will no more succeed in it, than he would in attempting to do justice to the Bridal Quadrilles upon the lid of a coffin. His good nature has led him into laxity, which might soon occasion serious trouble; for a popular audience, unless carefully managed, is always apt to become unruly. It is most unreasonable for an audience to insist upon a concert commencing before the appointed time. If there be such a rush for places that it is necessary to go an hour beforehand to secure a seat, people must take the consequences, and thank their stars that they have no harder task to perform than to sit quietly in a concert-room. The clock over the orchestra ought to he kept right, to a minute, and the concert should commence precisely at eight; and then, if any unreasonable demand is made for any departure from the programme, the good taste and common sense of the audience would soon put a stop to it. - ED. A.]

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 August 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4779520

THE VICTORIA TOTAL ABSTINENCE CONVENTION GRAND CONCERT.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor . . .
in aid of the Funds of the Convention, will be held at the
TEMPERANCE HALL, Russell Street, TUESDAY EVENING, 5th AUGUST, 1851.
Leader of the Band - MR. MEGSON.
Conductor - MR. HENRY F. HEMY.
PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture, - "The Crown Diamonds," Band - Auber.
Glee, - "Hark! the Curfew's solemn sound," Messrs. Hailes, Hemy, and Wheeler, - Attwood.
Recitative and Air, - "O Love for me thy power," (Opera La Somnambula,) Mrs. Testar - Bellini.
Song, - "There is a flower that bloometh," Mr. Young - Wallace.
Violin Solo, "Air and Variations," Mr. Megson - Maurer.
Duett, - "I know a Bank," Miss Callow and Mr. Hemy - Horn.
Song, (by desire) - "The Flying Dutchman," Mr. Wheeler - Russell.
Buffo Song, - "The Lost Child," Mr. Cooze - Ford.
PART II. Overture, - "Maritana," Band - Wallace.
Glee, "As it fell upon a day," Mrs. Testar, and Messrs. Hailes, Hemy, and Wheeler - Mornington.
Piano Fantasia, - "Select Opera Airs," - Donizetti.
Song, - "The Child of the Regiment," Miss Callow - Donizetti.
Scena, - "All is lost now," Mr. Hemy - Bellini.
Ballad, - "By the sad sea waves," Mrs. Testar - Benedict.
Buffo Song, - "What is a woman like?" Mr. Young - Davey.
Finale, - "God save the Queen," Mrs. Testar, &c. - National . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (leader, violin); George Button Hailes (vocalist); Miss Callow (vocalist);

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (6 August 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4779595

The second musical entertainment of the week passed off very successfully last evening at the Temperance Hall. The room was densely crowded . . . In these refined and enlightened days, when we are favored with concerts almost every evening, protracted notices of each entertainment are out of place. Suffice it to say that the concert of the water-drinkers was altogether very successful, and highly calculated to lead to further efforts of the sort.

"MECHANIC INSTITUTE", The Melbourne Daily News (9 October 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226912603 

Mr. Hemy having "gone off to the digging," the Committee of management have succeeded in obtaining the valuable services of Mr. Buddie [sic], as Pianist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Buddee (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 November 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4781647

MR. HENRY F. HEMY has the honor to announce, that he has resumed his professional duties.
Cards of terms may be had by applying at his residence, No. 1, Great Brunswick-street, Collingwood.
Evening Quadrille parties attended.
Piano Fortes tuned, &c.
N. B. - Just Out, Hemy's Melbourne Polkas, price 3s.; may be had as above;
also Manuscript Copies of all the other Favorite Waltzes, Quadrilles and Polkas.
The whole of the printed editions being sold.
Nov. 12th, 1851.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 January 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4782543

GRAND CONCERT. MR. HENRY F. HEMY,
HAS the honor to announce that he will give a
GRAND CONCERT, in the Russell-street Hall, on Monday evening, 5th January, 1852,
on which octasion he will make his last appearance in Melbourne, and will be assisted by
Mrs. Testar, Mr. Megson, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Cooze, and all the available talent in the Colony.
Tickets, 2s 6d each. Concert to commence at half-past seven o'clock,
[manicule] For further particulars see the programme.

For program, see [Advertisement], The Argus (5 January 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255611209 

. . . Trio, "Chimes Polkas," Flute, Cornet, and Piano - Hemy . . .

"MUSICAL", The Argus (6 January 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255611240 

Mr. Hemy's concert was very well attended last evening; the room being so full as we should hope would have the effect of reconciling the gentleman principally concerned to a new term of existence.

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 February 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4783245

GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor,
His Honor the Judge, The Honorable the Colonial Secretary, The Right Worshipful the Mayor,
and The Leading Families of Melbourne.
MR. HENRY F. HEMY has the honor to announce, that having completed his arrangements for returning to England,
he will give a Grand Farewell Concert in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institution,
on Monday Evening, February 23rd, on which occasion will be produced,
for the second time in this Colony, Locke's celebrated music in "Macbeth," and other novelties.
[manicule] Professional and amateur musicians desirous of assisting at the Concert, are respectfully requested to meet Mr. Hemy at Mr. Wilkie's, Music Saloon, Collins-street, on Wednesday Evening, February 18th, at half past Seven o'clock.
1, Great Brunswick-street, Collingwood.

"HEMY REDIVIVUS", The Argus (23 February 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4783384 

It will be perceived from our advertising columns, that Mr. Hemy, who lately had a "last appearance" concert at the Temperance Hall, has decided upon having another last appearance this evening; and as since his demise he appears to have been far from idle in the arrangement of novelty, in the musical way, and has taken care to be accompanied from the land of spirits by two bright particular stars, the public would have no reason to be otherwise than gratified at being presented with a "last appearance" every week.

See program, [Advertisement], The Argus (23 February 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4783378 

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (24 February 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4783417 

Poor Mr. Hemy was surrounded last evening with a peck of troubles in spite of being favored with an audience crammed to the very ceiling. His new songstress, Madame F. Allan, being a stranger in Victoria, lost her way, and did not appear until nearly nine o'clock; and his violin player, Mr. Wallace, was found to have "sloped" altogether. Mr. Hemy apologised to the audience, and described the unhandsome opposition he had been met by, standing upon no ceremony in denouncing the conduct of Mr. Wallace in wantonly violating an express professional engagement, as an insult to the Melbourne public - a doctrine in which we must say that we entirely agree. The apology was received in the friendly and indulgent spirit in which it as sure to be met by a Melbourne audience. Mr. Hemy's offer to return the money at the doors was scouted, amidst loud cries of "go on," "do your best," &c., and with a hiatus or two the concert proceeded to the end, with tolerable spirit. Of the debutante, Madame Allan, we must decline to speak at any length at present, as it is unpleasant to criticise the performance of a lady in any but a complimentary strain. One of her songs was favored with an encore, and an evident desire was exhibited to greet the stranger lady in a kindly spirit. But gladly as we welcome any addition to the corps, musical or otherwise, of those whose pursuits lead them to provide for the recreation of the public, we must say that we very fully participated in the very marked indication by which our old friend Mrs. Testar was assured that she neither was, nor was likely to be, displaced from the throne which she has so long and so worthily occupied. The concert, however curtailed of its fair proportions, must have been a very profitable one; and Mr. Hemy expressed his acknowledgments at the conclusion wishing the Melbourne public a grateful farewell, and cordially thanking them for all the favors he had received at their hands.

ASSOCIATIONS: Francesca Allen [sic] (vocalist); Spencer Wellington Wallace (violinist)

"MUSICAL", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer [NSW] (20 March 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59774222 

. . . The accompanying, taken from the Melbourne Herald . . . -
"The Concert, last night [23 February], for the benefit of Mr. Hemy was crammed to suffocation, although the spirit of persecution we alluded to yesterday was most disgracefully carried out to the last; Mr. Wallace, Mr. Hemy, openly stated, had been "tampered with" and did not appear at all. Mrs. Testar, as usual, carried all before her, and deservedly so. Mr. Hemy, at a fine toned piano, made us not miss Mr. Buddee, who had promised to play, but afterwards changed his mind . . ."

"AUSTRALIA", Newcastle Courant [Northumberland, England] (9 July 1852), 8

https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000085/18520709/020/0008 (PAYWALL)

Our attention has been called to the following letter, which has been received in this town, from Mr. Hemy, teacher of music, who left Newcastle for Australia two or three years ago, and who appears to be on his passage back, under feelings of great disappointment at the want of success that has befallen him. Hr. Hemy's previous letters were quite of another character from the one here given; and in consequence of the flattering description formerly given, his father, brother, and brother-in-law, with their families, emigrated to Australia about a month since, expecting to be welcomed by their relative, who it seems is just about to re-enter Newcastle: -

"Hobson's Bay, Port Phillip, March 2nd, 1852.
"DEAR C-----, I hope you have received my last letters safe, but, at the same time, I trust you have not acted on them. I have returned a third time from the diggings, without success, and worse than that - worn out in body and purse. I have lost now at the diggings at least £50, and hundreds have been totally ruined - scores have made fortunes - hundreds have done pretty well - thousands have done nothing - and many have found a grave. My profession is quite upset, as is also all education and everything connected with the fine arts, while provisions have risen to famine prices.
I have, fortunately, been enabled to raise sufficient funds to fly the city, where, in addition to what I have stated, neither life nor property is safe; the whole of the chain gangs and the villainy of Van Diemen's Land has found its way to Melbourne. Houses are not to be had for money, and thousands of persons were camped on the outskirts of the town, others lying about the bales of wool on the wharfs. I sold my lease for £35, my furniture for £35, and my music for £40, making together for £110; with that sum I have taken a cabin passage in the first-class brig 'Stata,' Capt. McElhago. We give £105 for the passage, and £5 for stopping on board till the ship sails, which will be about the 12th inst., if hands can be got. The captain's wife is on board, and is an unusually homely kind person. The brig is a very large vessel for her rig, and has a poop; the cabin is, therefore, very comfortable and pleasant. I have also given a farewell concert, at which the Catholics attended in great numbers, and which will enable me to land with between £40 and £50 in my pocket; but what I will do when I return to Newcastle I cannot exactly say.
The heat and the bush fires have broken out this year again: we had one hot wind blowing for 120 hours, and several persons dropped down dead during the time; I had to drive during it about fifty miles in the bush to the station where F------ has been on a visit nearly five months, and I suffered very much, in fact my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth so that I could not speak till I got some water. Nearly all the inhabitants of Adelaide have come here; some of them, however, did not land from the ships, whilst thousands are returning disappointed; therefore don't blame me for my advice. We all conceived the opportunity had come for making a fortune, and have endeavoured to embrace it, and have wished others to share it, but, like a 'will o' the wisp,' it has receded as we have endeavoured to grasp it; and it will ruin the whole country unless the pastoral and agricultural interests can hole their position as well as the gold. At present they are entirely neglected, and we may look on the country as already lost.
The 'Northumberland' ship sailed this morning, and her freight for passengers alone amounted to £2,000, whilst all the large ships are crowded to excess, and have to refuse hundreds. I tried every ship in the bay before I could get a passage, the only one besides the 'Stata' that offered to take me was the 'Northumberland,' and they wanted £130 for an intermediate passage, but I could not afford it. M----- and the children are delighted at the idea of returning, - and well they may; for they have gone through scenes of misery since they left home, and for my own part I do not fear for the future: I feel confident I can always make what can keep them where provisions are reasonable. One of my reasons for leaving England was the expectation that I could keep a family for less in the colonies, - but it was a delusion; and now, with £2 a week at home, I could do better than with £4 or £5 here.
I will give you a few items: - Bread 1s. 4d. the quartern loaf, steaks 3 1/2d. per pound, butter 2s. 6d. per pound, cheese 3s. 6d. per pound, pork 1s. per pound, ham 3s. per pound, milk 1s. a quart, fruit awfully dear, ale 6d. a glass, bottled ale 3s. 6d. a bottle, spirits 8d. a glass, potatos 4d. and 5d. a pound, &c., &c. And lastly, washing, more than you can buy new things for at home; and wretched cottages, of two very small rooms, and an ill looking place, from 20s. to 30s. a week, if you are so lucky to get one - hundreds cannot. Thus you will see that there was but one course for me to pursue, and that was to get out of Melbourne while I had the means and power to do so. J----- W----- is at the diggings, and doing nothing, and poor Mrs. W------ dressmaking in Melbourne. I will now conclude my astounding epistle, by telling you that I hope to be in Newcastle, if all is well, by the latter part of July, unless we are detained for want of a crew; some men won't go home for under £100 for the run, and get it.
Perhaps H----- L----- will join our ship, he is at present mate of the 'Clara,' and is at Sydney; if he returns in time he may join us. R----- was also at our house a week or two ago, looking very well, but very seedy; he was going to the diggings. H----- is thinking of returning to join the river police, if Mrs. H---- has still a berth open for him. Remember us kindly to all, and we hope soon to shake hands, and live together for life.
'I'll go no more a roving.'"

ASSOCIATIONS: The addressee was evidently his brother Christopher, who, by the time the letter was received, had already sailed for Melbourne with his father and sisters (as above)

"HEMY'S LETTER ON AUSTRALIA. To the Editors of the Newcastle Guardian", Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury [Northumberland, England] (24 July 1852), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000366/18520724/018/0006 (PAYWALL)

Gentlemen, - Allow me to make a few comments upon the letter of Mr. H. F. Hemy inserted in your paper [sic] last week, respecting the calamitous Condition of Australian emigrants, as I think that going unexplained or unimpeached before world, it will be calculated unnecessarily to disturb the peace of thousands, whose friends are already upon the wave for that distant place, and probably to unsettle the matured plans of many who are about start.
First, then, let me remark that this letter in question is entirely different from his preceding ones, the latter having been so eulogistic as to induce his father, brother, and sisters to seize the earliest opportunity of joining him; and they are now upon their way to meet him. Another letter received since they sailed, says he was then at the diggings, and was making a great deal of money. I have not access those letters to quote his exact words, but I am pretty well assured of the truth of the statement, and it will be seen that they contain a direct contradiction of his present assertion, that he "has returned a third time from the diggings without success." One or the other of these letters must be wrong, and the natural deduction is that we must hesitate in receiving either.

Admitting his last letter, however, to be correct, let me ask was Mr. Hemy at all likely to be a successful digger? All who knew him personally in Newcastle will at once admit that his person, habits, and education fitted him for handling the keys of piano-forte much better than the implements of a miner, and therefore his non-success is no criterion whatever for well-directed enterprise.

He says - "J---- W---- is at the diggings, but doing nothing, and poor Mrs. W---- dressmaking at Melbourne". Now, without making any comment on the supposition this carries that Mrs. W. is at all degraded by dressmaking, I will simply say that a letter received from her short time ago, said that her husband was only making about £50 a-month (£600 a-year) at the diggings!

He lengthens his epistle by coloured accounts of events which every one acquainted with the subject sets down at their proper value, but which thus drawn together form a "chapter of calamities" that frighten the timid and uninitiated. For instance, he says "Scores have made fortunes - hundreds have done pretty well - thousands have done nothing, and many have found a grave." The last sentence gives a peculiar touch of the sombre to the description, but it is what every one who reflects a moment will expect - people will of course die at the diggings as well as at other places. Again he says - "Houses are not to be had for money, and thousands of persons were camped on the outskirts of the town, others lying about the bales of wool on the wharfs." This is quite natural - houses are not built in day. All guide books recommend tents to be taken out, and, if there are those improvident enough to neglect this advice, it is equally natural that they should have to lie on the wharfs. Even this, in the dry, warm, elastic air of Australia is attended with no inconvenience or danger. The "hot winds" everybody expects, but it could not be so very over-powering if Mr. Hemy could ride fifty miles in it. Consider a ride of fifty miles in one of our own warm days, and then it will not perhaps appear so extraordinary that Mr. H.'s tongue "stuck to the roof of his mouth."

That there would be great confusion in Melbourne, and that provisions would rise by the great numbers flowing in, were also to be expected, but the last mail from Sydney brought intelligence that flour had there fallen to [? by] £8 to £10 per ton, (1s to 1s 3d per stone), and other things in proportion, and they could not, therefore, long remain at famine prices in Victoria. That "neither life nor property is safe," is an assertion of graver purport, though it will bear any rendering; for, considering the robberies and murders constantly taking place among ourselves, the same assertion may be made of this country, but that it is true in the sense of upsetting of authority or immunity from punishment, is what all other reports hitherto contradict.

Hemy gives a number of personal details which will, perhaps, explain the true sense in which his letter must be received, and that without impugning the honesty of his intentions - namely, that his vocation being upset, and being unqualified for the hard manual labour of the Diggings, he has become disappointed and dissatisfied, and under these feelings has written the letter and determined to come home. The letter, furthermore, has evidently never been intended for publication, and I understand that it was by a gross breach of personal confidence that it was made public, for which the delinquent deserves a punishment, which I fear he will not receive.
- G. USHER, Newcastle, July 15, 1852.

[The above was omitted last week for want of room, and this week we have received the following additional note.]

If there was wanting further evidence of the worthlessness of Mr. Hemy's letter as a guide to those seeking information respecting the prospects of Australia, it will found in the fact come to my knowledge since my last letter was written, that the Stata (the vessel in which he said he had secured a cabin passage) has arrived, but without any Hemy in her cabin list.

"BIRTHS", The Argus (13 April 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4784334

In the Bay, on the 5th inst., on board the barque Blundell, the wife of Mr. Henry F. Hemy, of a daughter.

After Australia (H. F. Hemy):

[Advertisement], Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury [England] (22 October 1852), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000085/18521022/001/0001 (PAYWALL)

MUSICAL EDUCATION, &c. MR. HENRY F. HEMY
HAS the honor to announce his return from Australia,
and that he has resumed his Professional Duties in Newcastle, Shields, and Sunderland, as usual . . .
Newcastle, Oct. 16th, 1852.

"NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS", The literary gazette [London, England] (9 April 1859), 473

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=UJBGAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA473

Hemy's Royal Modern Tutor for the Pianoforte (D'Almaine & Co.) having, if we may believe the announcement on the title page, reached its "20th edition," must already enjoy the patronage of the musical public to a considerable extent." In his preface the author (like a hundred predecessors) complains that in the course of a long professional career he had been "unable to find a pianoforte tutor containing the rudiments of music, laid down and illustrated in a manner at once clear and comprehensive." Hinc illae lachrymae. Hence Hemy's Royal Modern Tutor, in which the man who prepares the next compilation of the kind for the use of his pupils (and perhaps of himself) will, in all probability, mark the very same deficiencies. Nevertheless, if there be nothing very new in the general plan, the claim set up by Mr. Hemy for his work, on the strength of its being "fully intelligible to childhood," is warranted by the contents. The lessons, through which the learner is expected to illustrate theory by practice, are, as in almost all books of this kind, calculated rather to corrupt his taste at the outset than to nourish it with wholesome food. This is the abiding sin of the modern "Tutors" with which our elementary music-market is overstocked, and which in the majority of cases (we cannot except "Hemy's Royal") are examples of the very worst species of "Book-making."

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (24 March 1868), 2

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Mr. Marshall has favored us with a copy of the new edition of "Hemy's Royal Modern Tutor for the Pianoforte." The copyright of this work was lately purchased by Metzler & Co; for £502 10s., and in its revised form has become a very valuable property. The new edition is well and clearly engraved, and consists of -
Part 1, Elements of Music, including scales and exercises;
Part 2, Easy Lessons, with the mode of counting added;
Part 3, Easy Lessons, arranged as duets, with mode of counting added;
Part 4, Operatic and popular national airs;
and it is undoubtedly the most useful tutor extant. As a work of reference, and to those who are unable to afford constant instruction from a master, it is invaluable. It supplies a want long felt, and its cheapness places it within the reach of every one.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Marshall (musicseller)

"DEATH OF MR. HENRY F. HEMY", Newcastle Chronicle [Northumberland, England] (16 June 1888), 3

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Many readers of this paper will note with regret the announcement of the death of Mr. Henry F. Hemy. Forty years ago, the deceased was one of the best known of our citizens, and his talents as a were considered sufficiently great to confer upon him prospects of a metropolitan career. But fortune was never really kind to the gifted organist, pianist, and composer, and but for the hopeful geniality of his disposition, life would have been somewhat hard to him. A convert to Catholicism in early life, his musical talents, which were markedly evinced in childhood, were utilised by his appointment to the office of erganist to St. Andrew's Church, Pilgrim Street. This structure was the old building which preceded the present handsome church in Warwick Street, and Mr. Hemy's period of office was previously to its appointment as a Dominican station. When quite a young man Mr. Hemy married Miss Margaret Macdonald, daughter of Mr. Angus Macdonald, of Newcastle, and his family, which eventually numbered ten sons and three daughters, came rather rapidly in the first years of his married life. This was the period of the "emigration fever," and the young musician was seized with the prevailing mania. In 1852 [sic, 1850] he resigned his appointments, realised his assets, and sailed, with all his family, for Australia, where he essayed to settle in Melbourne. Truth to tell, he was not by any means fitted to succeed in the struggle for colonial success which then needed to be fought in a country where capital was scanty and commerce but little developed. But, at first, a little reward attended his exertions, and he persevered on for nearly two years, when suddenly he made up his mind to return home, and, after an eventful voyage, reached Newcastle. Again, his talents made themselves felt, and he won back his ancient position. As a pianist and a teacher of the instrument he had few compeers, and his celebrated "Pianoforte Tutor" yet remains a standard work for learners. For many years he was pianist to the late Earl of Raveneworth, and his band was the fashion at all balls and entertainments of note throughout the district. In succession, he held the post of organist at St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church, North Shields, St. Bede's, South Shields, and, finally, Ushaw College, Durham. His musical compositions comprise a large quantity of dance pieces, and some of the most popular hymn tunes of the Catholic Church in this locality came from his pen. Noteworthy in this department of his work is his setting of the celebrated hymn "Oh, Paradise!" which is graceful to a degree, and yet survives in popularity. Unquestionably, Mr. Hemy must be ranked with the few distinguished musicians who are something more than technically accomplished in their art. He possessed the divine gift of creative melody, and the grace and richneas of his themes were special and characteristic. To his undeniable talent as a composer, he added brilliant powers as an executant on the piano. He was an organist of great ability.
Mr. Hemy, who was seventy years of age, expired somewhat suddenly at Hartlepool on Sunday night. Amongst the eight sons which survive him, at least four may be mentimed, who display marked talent in the domain of art. Of these, Mr. Charles Napier Hemy, whose fame as a painter of marine and river subjects is world-wide, may be especially mentioned, and a younger brother of the great exponent of the pre-Raphaelite style gives promise of taking a high position in the profession. Mr. Heny C. Hemy, pianist, of Lovaine, is also a son of the deceased musician, and another son, Mr. Oswin H. Hemy, is treading the painful slopes of Paranassus, some of his poetical contributions to the Newesatle Weekly Chronicle having attracted general attention.

Bibliography and resources:

Charles Napier Hemy (Peter D. McGann, ed.), Days of my youth (Black Rock: Viglione Press; Mulgrave: Pelleus Press, 2009)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/26587816 

HENDERSON, Alexander (Alexander HENDERSON; Alex. HENDERSON; Alec HENDERSON; Mr. A. HENDERSON; Mr. HENDERSON)

Theatrical manager, venue proprietor and lessee, theatre builder, operatic and theatrical promoter

Born England, 1828; son of Robert HENDERSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by 1857
Married (? common law) Marie NELSON, VIC, by c. 1857
Departed Melbourne, VIC, late January 1861 (for England)
Married Lydia THOMPSON (Mrs. TILBURY), St. James, Piccadilly, London, England, 28 July 1873
Died Cannes, France, 1 February 1886, aged "57"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alexander+Henderson+1828-1886 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENDERSON-Alexander (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (19 February 1857), 1

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ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE
Will be opened by the most powerful COMEDY COMPANY that has ever visited the Colonies,
On MONDAY NIGHT, 23rd INSTANT, Including . . .
MISS MARIE NELSON Of the Nelson Family, And Victoria and Lyceum Theatres, Sydney . . .
Acting Manager - MR. HENDERSON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Astley's Amphitheatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Age (13 April 1857), 1

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THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE, Opposite the Houses of Parliament, Spring Street.
Lessee - MR. ALEX. HENDERSON,
Grand Opening and Inauguration of
THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE, SPRING STREET, On Thursday, April 16th.
Manager - MR. JOHN BLACK,
The Manager has great pleasure in announcing that the above extensive establishment at a cost of
SEVERAL THOUSAND POUNDS, has been completed, and will be opened to the Public . . .
GRAND OPERA, Commencement of the Operatic Season.
The Principals: - MADAME ANNA BISHOP, Being positively her farewell engagement, prior to her final departure from the Colonies . . .
Musical Director and Conductor - Mr. Loder.
Stage Manager - Mr. Farquharson.
The Chorus and Orchestra, the most powerful ever organised in tho Australian Colonies, will consist of upwards of SEVENTY PERFORMERS . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Melton Black (manager); Anna Bishop (vocalist); George Loder (conductor); Robert Farquharson (vocalist, manager); Princess' Theatre (Melbourne venue, on site of former Astley's Amphitheatre above)

"THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE. OPENING OF THE OPERA SEASON", The Age (23 April 1857), 3

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Last evening, the Princess's Theatre, in Parliament-place, was opened with Bellini's sublime opera of "Norma," supported by the most powerful cast ever seen in these colonies - Norma, sustained by Madame Anna Bishop; Adalgisa, by Madame Sara Flower; Clotilda, by Madame Leon Naej; Pollio, by Mr. Walter Sherwin; Flavius, by Mr. Norton; Oroveso, by Mr. Farquharson, and the priests and priestesses, by about thirty well-trained voices. So closely did the hour of opening tread on the heels of building operations, that the workmen were scarcely out of the building when the public began to crowd within its walls. As it was, only a portion of the gaseliers were erected, and a lesser number lighted. So far as we could observe, no other ventilation is provided than the perforated centre piece in the roof, consequently, the heat soon became almost insufferable. This must be remedied. The house presented a most elegant appearance, and reflects the highest credit on the enterprise and taste of Mr. Alexander Henderson, the lessee, and the manager, Mr. John Black. We have them to thank for the production of the grand opera in a style worthy of the Victorian metropolis . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Madame Leon Naej (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Mr. Norton (vocalist)

"ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING. ADJOURNED SITTING. Wednesday, 29th April, 1857", The Age (1 May 1857), 5

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. . . Alexander Henderson, Princess Hotel, Spring street. The Mayor stated that when he visited the house it was in a state of great confusion, and almost unfurnished. This, however, appeared to have arisen from the circumstance of the furnishing and alteration of tho new opera house. The license was therefore granted . . .

"SUMMARY FOR ENGLAND, PER SIMLA . . . AMUSEMENTS, &c.", The Age (29 May 1857), 5

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. . . The Old Astley's has been converted into a very elegant theatre, under the lesseeship of Mr. Alexander Henderson, and the management of Mr. John Black, the builder of the Theatre Royal. The house was opened with the opera, and the season concluded on Saturday [23 May] with twenty-one public performances. The operas produced have been "Norma," "Linda di Chamounix," "Lucrezia Borgia," "Robert le Diable," "La Sonnambula," and "Ernani." With the exception of "Robert," all were produced in excellent style. The principal vocalists were Madame Anna Bishop, Madame Sara Flower, Mons. Laglaise, Mr. Farquharson, Herr Schluter, and Mr. Gregg. The orchestra has been under the conduct of Mr. George Loder. The dramatic season commenced on Monday last with the Misses Adelaide and Joey Gougenheim, as Frances Stewart and Nell Gwynne, in "Court and Stage." This play was reproduced on Tuesday and Wednesday, to such meagre audiences as must have satisfied both of these artistes that the Californian system of puffery does not go down here. At any rate they suddenly left for Sydney yesterday, in the face of their engagement. We hear that it is not improbable that the opera may be recommenced. Judging from the success of the season just concluded, there is every likelihood of the second, under proper management, proving remunerative . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jean-Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Adolph Schluter (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist); Adelaide and Josey Gougenheim (actors)

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age (20 June 1857), 6

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We are glad to observe that Madame Anna Bishop has, in the kindest manner, volunteered to sing several of her favorite ballads at the Princess's this evening, for the benefit of the lessee and manager, Mr. Alexander Henderson. As it is to this gentleman we owe the establishment of a second theatre, and the production of the opera on a scale of excellence and completeness never before achieved in the colony, wo trust that tho occasion will bo duly honored by the public.

"SUPREME COURT . . . Tuesday, 24th November . . . BLACK AND ANOTHER V. KENNEDY", The Argus (25 November 1857), 6

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. . . By indentures dated the 11th of March, 1857, Adam Kennedy agreed to lease to John Black and Alexander Henderson, the Mazeppa Hotel in Spring-street, Melbourne, and Astley's Amphitheatre, adjoining it, at the yearly rent of £1,900, payable monthly, the tenancy to commence from the 1st of April then next . . .

"ALLEGED FORCIBLE ENTRY OF THE PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Argus (17 March 1858), 5

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Yesterday, at the City Police Court, Messrs. B. A. Eddy, and S. F. Eccles were charged . . . with forcibly entering and breaking into the Princess's Theatre, on Friday last, the 12th inst. Mr. Dawson, barrister-at-law . . . stated to the Bench that the party for whom he appeared, Mr. John Black, had let the Princess's theatre to the defendant, Eddy, under a certain lease, which he should produce . . . Mr. Dawson called Mr. John Black, who deposed as follows: . . . Mr. Eddy had made a breach of the terms of his lease, and that I had come to resume possession of the premises . . . I and Mr. Henderson let the premises to Mr. Eddy. I took it upon myself to take possession. Mr. Henderson has long ceased to have any interest in the theatre. I know nothing about Mr. Henderson . . .

"THE LYCEUM THEATRE (To the Editor of the . . .)", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (20 January 1860), 3

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Sir, - I am at all times reluctant to offer the slightest opposition to newspaper critiques, the writers of which are, to speak in a general point of view, totally unacquainted with the duties and troubles attendant on theatrical management. They know nothing of the petty jealousies in the profession (save they are privately informed) by inferior artistes against those who, by long study and perseverance in their profession, hold a more exalted position.
It would be well, therefore, had the gentleman who wrote the critique on Mr. Mungall's benefit, presuming that he wished it to be just, inquired whether it was not possible that the Manager cast his pieces so as to ensure success rather than please the vanity of any individual.
When "Rob Roy" was performed on its first and second representation, Miss Marie Nelson kindly undertook to play the part of Helen McGregor to oblige the management (there being no other lady in the company calculated to sustain it), her character in the piece being Francis Osbaldistone, as performed by her in all the principal theatres in Australia with the success that has been testified by the Press in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide; but on the occasion alluded to she gave up her character to Mrs. Oakey to admit the casting of the piece. On the re-production of "Rob Roy" for Mr. Mungall's benefit, the company being strengthened by Miss Josephine Fiddes, the play was cast to bring in the strength of the company. Miss Fiddes sustaining the character of Helen McGregor, Miss Marie Nelson that of Francis Osbaldistone; and on Mrs. Oakey (with very bad taste) refusing to play Diana Vernon, Mrs. Moore kindly consented to give her services to oblige Mr. Mungall. Diana Vernon is always played by the singing lady in the company, and Mrs. Oakey was paid a compliment seldom bestowed on an amateur.
I beg most respectfully to remind your theatrical critic that I am entirely responsible for the success or failure of any performances, and by casting my pieces according to the capacity, of my company, success is certain; but if the gentleman in question thinks he is more competent to do so than I am, I shall be most happy to give the reins of management into his hands: he must, however, be responsible for the result.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
ALEX. HENDERSON, Manager.
Abbott's Lyceum, 19th January, 1860.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Mungall (actor); Eliza Oakey (vocalist, actor); Rachel Lazar Moore (vocalist, actor); Josephine Fiddes (actor); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue);
for the review in question, see "LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (19 January 1860), 3

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. . . With the exception of Mrs. Moore, who took the part of Diana Vernon very well, the remainder of the cast was the same as when the drama was produced some few nights ago, and with the substitution of Miss Marie Nelson for Mrs. Oakey in the character of Frank Osbaldiston. Although we must say that the former lady played the character very well last night, yet we think that on the former occasion, Mrs. Oakey played the character equally so, and sang the songs (some of which by the way were omitted last night) with considerable taste. The change in the cast was not, therefore, we think, the most judicious that could have been adopted . . .

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (30 January 1860), 3

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THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 30TH.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Mr. J. C. RAINER
Engagement for SIX NIGHTS ONLY, of MR. J. MUNGALL, The celebrated Delineator of Scotch character.
MR. D. MURRAY, MISS FIDDES, MISS M. NELSON,
And the most powerful Corps Dramatique that has visited Castlemaine, numbering EIGHTEEN PERSONS,
Under the management of Mr Alex Henderson, late Proprietor of the Princess Theatre, Melbourne . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Cragin Rainer (vocalist, theatre proprietor); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue)

"AMUSEMENTS", Bendigo Advertiser (16 February 1860), 2

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During the past month the amusement-seeking portion of the community have had plenty of opportunities afforded them for gratification. At the Lyceum Theatre a very clever company of actors, under the joint management of Messrs. Henderson and Murray, have been playing. In addition to the name of Murray - a host in himself for his versatility of histrionic abilities - the company includes the names of Miss Josephine Fiddes, Miss Marie Nelson, Messrs. Holloway - an excellent melodramatic actor, and very like in appearance and style to E. F. Saville of the Surrey - Musgrave, Hope, Streeton, and a very good stock company of supernumeries . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Dominick Murray (actor, manager, husband of Josephine Fiddes, above); Edmund Holloway (actor); John Musgrave (actor); John Thomas Streeton (actor); E. F. Saville (English actor);

"MINING INTELLIGENCE. NEW RUSH, INGLEWOOD, March 19", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (22 March 1860), 3

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On Saturday night Messrs. Henderson and Murray opened their new theatre, called the Pavilion, in Lower Commercial-street, with the celebrated San Francisco Minstrels, amongst whom, in addition to several members of the old troupe, there are Mr. Stewart McCauley, the leader of the Christie Minstrels, and Mr. Thomas the celebrated harpist. In addition to the Pavilion there is another theatre being erected, to be called the Royal, and several dancing and singing saloons. The "Inimitable Thatcher" has also announced by large posters that he is coming. - Correspondent Bendigo Mercury.

ASSOCIATIONS: San Francisco Minstrels (troupe); Stuart McCauley (minstrel); Llewellyn Thomas (harpist); Charles Thatcher (vocalist, songwriter)

"INGLEWOOD (FROM A CORRESPONDENT)", Bendigo Advertiser (17 July 1860), 2

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Inglewood may be truly said at the present moment to be somewhat on the decline, as the miners are leaving for other localities daily, and in great numbers . . . With regard to theatrical matters on Inglewood, I may state that since the Pavilion closed, and Mr. Henderson with his company left for Castlemaine, Messrs. Murray and Holloway have been carrying on the Theatre Royal, with a small company . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Inglewood, VIC (Wikipedia)

"BENDIGO SUMMARY FOR EUROPE . . . ", Bendigo Advertiser (24 July 1860), 2

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In regard to amusements, theatrical and otherwise, there has been no dearth during the month. Both the theatres - the Haymarket and the Lyceum - have put forth excellent claims to support . . . The new theatre at the Shamrock, and which will be opened under the title of the Theatre Royal, will be inaugurated very shortly by the first appearance of a new company, under the management of Mr. Henderson, formerly of the Lyceum. This theatre is an enlarged edition of the old Shamrock Concert Hall, and will be decorated and, arranged on a scale of some magnificence. We may mention that the old Shamrock Hotel has been entirely removed, and a new and elegant building has arisen in its place. The premises are finished in a style that would do credit to any of the larger cities in England, and are certainly the finest out of the colonial metropolis . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue); Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue); Theatre Royal (new Bendigo venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser (28 July 1860), 2

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This new theatre, lately the Shamrock Concert Hall, will be opened to-night with a new company under the management of Mr. Henderson. The company includes the the names of Mr Greville (stage manager), Mr. Stewart O'Brien, Miss Harriet Woolridge, Mrs. Greville, Miss Marie Nelson, &c., many of whom are old Bendigo favorites, and will be received with a cheering welcome. During the last fortnight, a great number of workmen have been engaged in the alteration and decoration of the theatre, and in the construction of the stage, which has been added to the end of the theatre. Although the decoration of the theatre was not completed yesterday, sufficient was seen to enable us to state with safely that the Theatre Royal will be one of the handsomest out of Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Charlotte Greville (actors); Frank Stuart O'Brien (actor); Harriet Wooldridge (actor);
for a report of the opening, see "THE THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser (30 July 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87945476 

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (30 July 1860), 1

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THEATRE ROYAL (Late Shamrock.)
Lessee and Manager - Mr. Alex Henderson.
Enthusiiwiio reception of the New Company.
TO-NIGHT, MONDAY, 30th JULY,
First time on Sandhurst of the domestic drama, entitled OUR NELLY. Characters by the entire company.
To be followed by a selection from Locke's MACBETH MUSIC.
Solos by Messrs Greville, Stuart O'Brien, Misses Nelson, Wooldridge, &c. Chorus by the company.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (27 October 1860), 1

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THEATRE ROYAL. TO ALEXANDER HENDERSON, ESQ.
Dear Sir, We, the undersigned members of your Company, as a token of our appreciation of your uniform kindness and honorable conduct during the past season, beg to tender yon onr services for a Complimentary Benefit, to take place any night it may be convenient for you to appoint.
We remain, dear Sir, yours, &c.,
[including] . . . William Sayers, Carl Richty, Nathan Hallas . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Francis Sayer (vocalist, actor); Carl Richty (musician); Nathan Hallas (musician); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser (31 October 1860), 3

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The performances at the Royal last evening were for the benefit of Mr Alex. Henderson, the manager, the members of the company having tendered their gratuitous services for the occasion. The house was crowded in every part. A dramatic version of Dickens' novel of "Oliver Twist" was the first piece of the evening . . . Mr. Henderson made his first bow as an actor to a Sandhurst audience in "The Artful Dodger," and it is bestowing no mean praise on him to say that he was equally as happy as the more experienced members of his company in hitting off the peculiarities of the character he assumed. Miss Etty Lewis, as an interlude, sang "Molly Asthore" very sweetly, and as an encore gave "Willie we have missed you" . . .

"INGLEWOOD (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT)", Bendigo Advertiser (19 January 1861), 2

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There is scarcely anything of interest to record this week; everybody that has no profitable occupation here, or those in search of excitement, are off to McKinnon's. Such a clearing out has not taken place since the opening of this goldfield . . . Theatricals have taken quite a lively turn here lately. The company from the Shamrock is a decided improvement on the itinerant strolling companies that have lately visited us . . . On Thursday last Mr. and Mrs. Heir made their appearance, in conjunction with Mr. Henderson's company . . . The evening's entertainment concluded with "Conrad the Corsair," in which Miss Marie Nelson was the heroine of the piece. This being her first appearance on Inglewood after a six months' absence, the audience was very demonstrative in their recognition of an old friend. On Friday the inhabitants of Inglewood will give a complimentary benefit to Mr Henderson in consideration of his services as the pioneer of theatricals on this goldfield.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert and Fanny Heir (actors)

"THEATRICALS IN AUSTRALIA (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT), MELBOURNE, FEB. 23, 1861", The Era [London, England] (21 April 1861), 10

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The veteran Nelson, composer of most of the popular melodies of the day, has returned home in the Marco-Paulo, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Henderson, better known as Miss Marie Nelson.

(From Bell's Life in Victoria, Feb. 23) . . . MRS. HENDERSON.
This lady, better known by her maiden name of Marie Nelson, will leave for England in a few days, in order to rejoin her husband, who left by the last mail.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sidney Nelson (composer); the Marco Polo sailed on 19 February

"DEATH OF Mr. ALEXANDER HENDERSON", The Era [London, England] (6 February 1886), 8

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To a large circle of private and professional friends the intelligence that this well-known theatrical manager died on Monday last at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Cannes, came with a feeling of sorrow if not of surprise. Mr. Henderson, who was fifty-seven years of age, had been in infirm health for some time past, and was taking a continental trip in the hope of regaining his strength by a little holiday leisure, but he had the misfortune to break his ankle when stepping off the boat at Boulogne, and he never recovered the effect of his accident. He was buried at Cannes the day after his decease. Originally Mr. Henderson was engaged in the service of the Post-office, and some time afterwards was the secretary of Mr. Sothern. His early theatrical speculations were made in Australia in association with the Nelson family. Returning to Liverpool he constructed and opened the Prince of Wales's Theatre in that city, and in 1864 obtained great popularity for that establishment by the excellence of his well-selected company and the extreme care with which he placed the pieces on the stage . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Askew Sothern (English actor)

"DEATH OF Mr. ALEXANDER HENDERSON", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (13 April 1886), 2

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The above popular theatrical manager, died at Cannes, in the South of France, on Monday, the 1st of February last. He came to Australia many years ago, and subsequent to Mr. George Fawcett (Rowe) taking the management of the Princess Theatre, the late Mr. Henderson held the reins and produced many plays and burlesques - having in his company the sisters Maria, Sara, and Carrie Nelson, and Messrs. Greville, Shute, &c., &c. A visit to India followed. He then returned to Australia, and subsequently went England. He then built and carried on the management of the Prince of Wales', in Liverpool, with great success. He was then married to the well-known burlesque actress, Miss Lydia Thompson, who has retired from the stage for several years. His first managerial experiment in London was at the Globe, and in 1878, he became manager of the Folly Theatre, where he presented for the first time in London, the successful opera bouffe, "Les Cloches de Corneville," in which Mr. Shiel Barry appeared as Gaspard the Miser, and made one of the greatest successes of modern times. Mr. Henderson then became in turn manager of the Comedy, Avenue and Empire Theatres at the West End of London. For several months past, "Alec" Henderson - as his many friends were pleased to call him - suffered very bad health, which culminated in his decease as above stated. - W. H. W.

HENDERSON, Ella (Ella HENDERSON; Madame Ella HENDERSON; Madame HENDERSON; Mrs. HENDERSON)

Musician, vocalist, actor

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 17 January 1862 (per Voltigern, from London, 4 October 1861)
Active regional VIC, February to June 1862; Melbourne, VIC, August and September 1862

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENDERSON-Ella (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

[News], The Era [London, England] (15 February 1857), 11

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18570215/034/0011 (PAYWALL)

MISS CHATTERTON, daughter of Mr. Frederick Chatterton (harpist to H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester), gave a harp recital at the Town-hall, Oxford, on the 11th instant . . . The "March of the Men of Inkermann" was encored, also Mr. Frederick Chatterton's Highland ballad, "Glenkin die," which was sung in a most charming manner by Mrs. Ella Henderson. Mr Frank Mori's song, "The Rustic Gate," is likely to become very popular.

ASSOCIATIONS: Josephine Chatterton (1838-1913), eldest daughter of Frederick Chatterton (harpist)

"CONCERTS", The Musical World [London, England] (6 June 1857), 365

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=qYcPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA365

MISS MESSENT gave her annual soirée musicale on Friday in last week, at her residence in Hinde-street. Her selection of songs was well suited to her voice, and she produced an unmistakeable impression. She sang "Ah! fors' è lui," from La Traviata, Frank Mori's "Song of the Siren" - an animated and striking composition, "Home, sweet home," besides taking parts in duets, trios, &c., &c. Mr. Sims Reeves sang, "Ah! si ben mio," from Il Trovatore, and, as a matter of course, was encored in Balfe's "Come into the garden, Maud." Miss Poole, Mad. Ella Henderson, and Mr. Frank Bodda also sang; and Mr. Francesco Berger executed a solo on the piano, and Herr Pollitzer, the Pirata Fantasia, by Ernst, on the violin.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Messent (vocalist); Sims Reeves (vocalist)

"FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS", Morning Post [London, England] (24 May 1858), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18580524/041/0005 (PAYWALL)

. . . JUNE 25. - Mrs. Ella Henderson's first concert at the Hanover-square Rooms . . .

List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 16 January 1862, from London, per Voltigen; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B1EA95B-F96C-11E9-AE98-177376B4ADD9?image=134 (DIGITISED)

. . . Mr. Loder // Mrs. Loder // Mrs. Henderson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Emma Loder (musicians)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED, JAN. 17", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 January 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5708699

Vortigern, ship, 910 tons, P. McIntyre, from London, October 4th. Passengers - cabin: Mr. and Mrs. Loder, Mrs. A. Henderson . . .

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (13 February 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149718886 

In addition to the entertainment to-night at the Theatre, of "The Old House at Home," by Mr. George Loder and Miss Emma Neville, there is to be a Soiree Musical, in which Madame Eila Henderson will also assist. All the musical portion of the evening's entertainment has judiciously been placed first in the programme . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (18 February 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66331477

On Monday evening a numerous audience assembled within the walls of the Theatre Royal to do honor to the debut of Miss Emma Neville, Madame Ella Henderson, and Mr. George Loder, three aspirants for artistic fame, who happen to form the first instalment of novelties which Mr. Hoskins intends in succession to place before his Ballarat patrons, on resuming the managerial sway . . . After a short interval, the entertainment was followed by a soiree musicale, the stage being fitted up as a private apartment, and occupied by Miss Neville, Madame Ella Henderson, and Mr. Loder, who presided at the pianoforte. This was preceded by an overture founded on airs from "Ernani", in which Mr. Thomas King, as leader, performed solos on the clarionet. This portion of the entertainment afforded an opportunity of Madame Henderson to show her capabilities. These were exhibited both in solos and concerted music, and she was most deservedly applauded.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor, manager); Thomas King (leader, clarinet); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (25 February 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66331652

The entertainments at the Theatre Royal were varied last evening by the appearance of Mr. Hoskins and Miss Julia Harland in the clever comedy, translated from the French, entitled "Delicate Ground," . . . To the comedy succeeded a musical pasticcio, in which Madame Ella Henderson, Mr. T. King, and Mr. G. Loder engaged. Madame Henderson sang with much taste and feeling the Irish ballad "Terence's farewell to Kathleen," and the Scotch air "Huntingtower". In this latter she was vociferously encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Harland (vocalist, actor; Mrs. Hoskins)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (28 February 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66331728

This (Friday) evening the performances at the Theatre Royal will be for the benefit of that able burlesque actress, Miss Neville, on which occasion a new musical burlesque entitled "The Rival Prima Donnas," written by Mr Geo. Loder, will be produced. Miss Neville and Madame Henderson are to be the rivals, and Mr. Loder is to decide upon their respective merits . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (3 March 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66331801

The engagement of Miss Neville, Madame Ella Henderson, and Mr. George Loder, at the Theatre Royal concluded on Saturday night, the performances being for the benefit of Mr. Loder. The house was well filled . . .

[News], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (17 March 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253506659 

The Golden Age Theatre was well filled on Saturday night [15 March] to witness the characteristic performances of Miss Emma Neville, assisted by Mde. Ella Henderson and Mr. Loder. The entertainment, while chiefly of a musical character, afforded scope for the personations of Miss Neville, which were so admirable as to give the audience an idea of a sort of amalgamated stage company . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Golden Age Concert Hall (Maryborough venue)

"DUNOLLY (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) March 20", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (21 March 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253506964 

Miss Emma Neville, Madame Ella Henderson, and Mr. George Loder, gave their musical entertainment at the Theatre Royal, Burnt Creek, on Tuesday evening, and at Frayne's Theatre, Broadway, last night. At both places they had very fair houses. The entertainment was very good of its kind, and appeared to be well received by the audience. Several of the songs by Madame Henderson and Miss Neville were encored. They appear at Burnt Creek again on Friday evening.

"THE THEATRE", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (31 March 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197096688 

On Saturday night, Miss Emma Neville, Madame Henderson, and Mr Geo. Loder, made their first appearance at the theatre, and gave a most pleasing evening's entertainment. The first part was a mixed concert, Mr. Loder presiding at the piano, of which instrument he is clearly thoroughly master. Miss Neville possesses an excellent voice, and sang with great taste, and Madame Henderson was also greatly applauded . . .

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . BENDIGO", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (12 April 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199055428 

. . . From Tuesday's Advertiser we learn that "Heavy melodrama having failed to attract audience to the the Lyceum . . . a lighter style of performance is to be tried for a period. The management having entered into an arrangement with Miss Loder and Mr. George Neville [sic] to give their entertainment at the theatre, they, assisted by Madame Ella Henderson, made their first bow to a Sandhurst audience last evening, the house presenting a much livelier aspect than it has done for many a day, pit and stalls being specially crowded . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

[News], The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (19 June 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240897938 

For the second time Miss Emma Neville made her appearance in Kyneton last evening, but we regret to say that the great talent of this young lady did not draw as large an attendance as could have been desired. The pieces performed were "Delicate Ground," and "The Rival Prima Donnas," neither of which afford scope for a display of the versatility and rich humor of which this lady is so pre-eminently possessed. In both, however, she acquitted herself to perfection, and notwithstanding she was suffering from a severe cold, her singing in the latter piece was deservedly applauded. The parts taken by Miss Ella Henderson, Mr. Loder and Mr Creswick, were also admirably played. This company, which, we may add, has been engaged by Mr. Gregory at his own risk, and at great expense, perform here again this evening . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Mamby Gregory (publican, Kyneton Hotel)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (21 August 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155009179

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sub-Lessee and Manager, Mr. JAS. SIMMONDS.
TO-NIGHT And Every Evening till further notice . . .
Shakespeare's Sublime Creation in five acts, Entitled
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, With Mendelssohn's Music,
Arranged and conducted by Mr. George Loder . . .
MISS EMMA NEVILLE As Oberon.
MISS JULIA MATHEWS As Puck.
MISS ELLA HENDERSON (Her first appearance) as the Fairy . . . [sic]

ASSOCIATIONS: James Simmond (manager); Julia Mathews (actor, vocalist); Princess' Theatre (Melbourne venue); the season continued into early September

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . PRINCESS'S THEATRE", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (23 August 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199060516 

"The Heir at Law" and "Mr. and Mrs. White" were repeated on Monday, the management wisely deferring "The Midsummer Night's Dream" until Thursday [21 August]. The production of this comedy was a daring step . . . The band had been considerably strengthened, and as Mr. Loder, who had been engaged as conductor, entered the orchestra, he was warmly received . . . The musical arrangements were confided to Miss Mathews, who played Puck, Miss Neville, Oberon, and Miss Ella Henderson, tbe Fairy . . . Miss Neville seemed rather nervous as Oberon, but she soon recovered herself and sang and acted with her usual spirit and finish. Miss Henderson acquitted herself respectably . . .

HENDERSON, George (George HENDERSON; G. HENDERSON; Mr. HENDERSON)

Musician, teacher of pianoforte and singing, pianoforte tuner and repairer, piano tuner, music copyist

Born London, England, c. 1802
Married [2] Regina Maria GRUNEISEN (1810-1892), St. James, Clerkenwell, London, England, September 1831
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by c. 1840
Died Adelaide, SA, 30 May 1867, aged "64/65"

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENDERSON-George (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Banns of marriage, St. James, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 1831; on Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/7726153 (PAYWALL)

No. 533 / Banns of Marriage between George Henderson Widower & Regina Maria Gurneison Spinster both of this parish
were published on the three Sundays following [4, 11, 18 September] . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. James [Piccadilly], Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1832; register 1831-33; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/156580722 (PAYWALL)

No. 805 / [1832 December] / 18 / George William Francis [son of] George & Regina / Henderson / Marshall St. / Performer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George William Henderson (died Bendigo, VIC, 1898)

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. James [Piccadilly], Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1835; register 1833-39; London Metropolitan Archives, STJ/PR/1/13

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61866/records/151817157 (PAYWALL)

no. 750 / [1835 November] 8 / Regina Catharine [daughter of] / George & Regina Maria / Henderson / Warwick St. / Performer . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (16 October 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206981803 

G. HENDERSON, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Singing, THEBARTON,
returns his best thanks for the very liberal support he has received,
and begs to intimate that, having still a few hours unemployed,
he will be happy to increase the number of his pupils, either in Adelaide or within ten miles of it.
Pianofortes tuned and repaired.
Music legibly and correctly copied and arranged for any instrument.
Letters left at Platts's Library will meet with immediate attention.

[Advertisement], Platts' South Australian almanack for 1851, xvii

G. HENDERSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO-FORTE & SINGING, TUNER & COPYIST,
NEAR MR. BONNEY'S, NORWOOD, OR, AT PLATT'S LIBRARY, HINDLEY STREET.
Piano-Fortes Tuned and Repaired. No Extra Charges for Tuning in Norwood, Kensington, or on the First, Second, or Third Creeks.
Mr. Henderson has always on hand, or can procure, Copies of the most Popular and Newest
SONGS, DUETS, WALTZES, POLKAS, ETC.

"POLICE COURTS. ADELAIDE: SATURDAY, MARCH 3, GARDEN ROBBING BY A NEGLECTED CHILD", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (5 March 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49305368

Theophilus Henderson, a wild-looking boy, was charged by Mr. C. Chamberlain, of Hackney, with stealing almonds from his garden the day previous. The boy pleaded guilty, and added that he committed the theft being unable to procure anything else to eat. Mr. Chamberlain stated that he was unwilling to prosecute the boy; but thought it his duty to call attention to the gross neglect of the boy's father, who paid no attention whatever to him or his brother. Mrs. Henderson, with her eldest sons, had gone to the diggings, and the father turned the younger children adrift, doing nothing for their support, and they were in consequence often reduced to live by depredations on the gardens or other exposed property of people in the suburbs. It was further stated that this man Henderson is a musician, and lives on the Beulah road. His Worship admonished the boy on the wickedness and meanness of the conduct he was charged with, when he might, if he looked earnestly for it, obtain some employment by which he could earn decent food and clothing. He (His Worship) confessed he scarcely knew how to deal with the prisoner; it would not do to let him go unpunished, and if he was fined there was no probability of the money being paid. He finally ordered the police to detain him until Monday morning. Mr. Chamberlain very kindly handed over some money to the police to pay for refreshments for the prisoner during his detention.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theophilus Charles Henderson (born Adelaide, c. 1842; died Bendigo, VIC, 27 January 1899)

"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (31 May 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207593929 

The Coroner, Mr. R. Ingleby, held an inquest at the Hospital on Thursday afternoon, on the body of George Henderson, an aged and very stout man, who died that morning from injuries received the previous night by being knocked down in Rosina-street by a trap driven by George Boddington . . . Dr. Walls, House Surgeon at the Hospital, said the deceased was brought into the Hospital about 11 o'clock last night. He was quite conscious, and said his name was Henderson, and that he knew Mr. Briggs . . . He died about 12 o'clock that morning. Was quite satisfied that deceased died from the injury received. He did not smell drink, nor show any signs of it.
John Wood, an inmate of the Hospital, said he knew the deceased. His name was George Henderson, and he was a tuner of pianofortes, &c. Had known him about eleven years, but did not think he had any friends here. Did not think deceased had any fixed residence.
The Coroner then remarked that that was all the evidence he had to offer . . . the Jury, after about 20 minutes' deliberation, returned a verdict of accidental death.

[Notice] South Australian Register (27 July 1867), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39190828 

NORTUARY RETURNS . . . of all Person, without relations known or resident in South Australia, who have died or been found dead in any public place in the Colony . . .
George Henderson / [1867] May 30 / About 60 years old, about 5ft 6 or 7 in. high, stout build / Was knocked down by a car in Rosina-street, and taken to the Hospital / An inquest held, and a verdict returned of accidental death. Supposed to have a wife in Victoria.

"THE LATE FATAL ACCIDENT", Adelaide Observer (1 June 1867), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159510794 

At the inquest held by the Coroner at the Hospital a witness recognised the deceased as Mr. George Henderson, so long known in Adelaide and its vicinities as a pianoforte tuner. It is understood that Mrs. Henderson and their family are residing in Melbourne, and have often urged Mr. Henderson to join them in Victoria without effect.

Bibliography and resources:

George Henderson, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159246206/george-william-henderson 

HENHAM, John Boorman (John Boorman HENHAM; John B. HENHAM; J. B. HENHAM; J. HENHAM; Professor HENHAM)

Dancing master, professor of dancing and fencing

Born East Peckham, Kent, 1831; baptised East Peckham, 10 July 1831; son of Thomas HENHAM and Margaretta BOORMAN
Arrived [1] Melbourne, VIC, 12 August 1853 (per Calphurnia, from London, 5 May, aged "22")
Departed [1] ? 1854
Arrived [2] Melbourne, VIC, 17 March 1858 (per Royal Charter, from Liverpool, 12 January)
Departed [2] Melbourne, VIC, 11 December 1858 (per Fortitude, for Calcutta, aged "27")
Arrived NZ, by c. 1863
Married Fanny Ellen WHITEHOUSE (d. 1913), NZ, by c. 1866 (marriage registered 1903 [sic])
Died Kumara, NZ, 29 October 1905, aged "74"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Boorman+Henham+1831-1905 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENHAM-Professor (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, East Peckham, Kent, 1831; England, select births and christenings

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9841/records/3269606 (PAYWALL)

10 July 1831 / John Boorman son of / Thomas and Margaretta / Henham

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Henham and Margaretta Boorman (d. 1849) married at St. Michael, East Peckham, on 16 November 1825

England census, 6 June 1841, East Peckham, Kent; UK National Archives, HO107/461/9/7/7/6

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/2902504 (PAYWALL)

Grove House / Thomas Henham / 42 / Farmer // Margaretta / 36 // [both born in county]
Iden / 12 // John / 10 // Thomas / 7 // James / 4 // Herbert / 1 month // [both born in county]

Names and descriptions of passengers per Calphurnia, from London, 5 May 1853, for Port Phillip and Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3404E19C-F96C-11E9-AE98-FBBBD63BD0BC?image=507 (DIGITISED)

. . . Henham Jno. / 22 / Gent. . . . / [for] Port Phillip . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer [SA] (22 July 1854), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158098197 

MR. JOHN HENHAM, of Grove House East, Peekham, is requested to write to Wm. Allingham, Gunsmith, Nairne, South Australia. All well at G. H., Bush and Hadlow-place.

Names and descriptions of passengers per Royal Charter, from Liverpool, 7 January 1858, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B08B04B-F96C-11E9-AE98-330DCE60AF11?image=263 (DIGITISED)

Saloon Passengers . . . John B. Henham . . .

"SHIPPINGS INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7148238 

March 17. - Royal Charter, steam clipper ship, 2,000 tons, Thomas Taylor, Esq., Commander, from Liverpool, 12th January. Passengers - saloon: . . . Mr. John Henham . . .

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (27 April 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66047775 

DANCING. PROFESSOR HENHAM (late from Paris),
begs to inform the inhabitants of Ballarat that he has opened a
Dancing Academy next the Adelphi Hotel, and opposite the Rising Sun, Main Road.
Mr H. having been the pupil of the celebrated Boizot and Cellarius of Paris,
confidently undertakes to make any one proficient in that graceful and healthful accomplishment who will favor him with their patronage.
The same method of instruction as in Paris will be carried out in the lessons.
Private lessons during the day at the above rooms, or the homes of the pupils.
Evening classes from seven till nine. Wednesday and Saturday, from three till five o'clock.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Boizot (French dancing master); Henri Cellarius (French dancing master)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1858), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7293895 

DANCING. - Professor HENHAM (late from Paris)
has the honor to inform the gentry of Melbourne and its environs that he purposes opening an ACADEMY for DANCING.
Mr. H. having been the pupil of the celebrated Boizot and Cellarius, of Paris,
confidently undertakes to make anyone proficient in that graceful and healthful accomplishment who will favor him with their patronage.
The Parisian cotillons will be introduced.
Fencing taught, if required, after the style of M. Pons, of Paris, Professeur d'Escrimo de S. M. l'Empereur.
Address, by letter, to A. C. B., office of this paper.

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (26 May 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66048314 

Soiree Dansante. MESSRS. HENHAM and Schrader have the honor to announce that their
weekly assembly will take place this evening, at the Yarrowee Assembly Rooms.
The Mazourka and Parisian Cotillions will be introduced in all their native grace and purity,
as danced at the establishment of the far famed Cellarius of Paris.
N. B. - The best style of dancing is taught by Professor Henham (late from Paris) as danced in the most refined and fashionable societies of London and Paris.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Frederick Schrader (musician)

"HOSPITAL BALL", The Star (24 July 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66049351 

The late or rather early hour to which the festivities at the Hospital Ball on Thursday night last were prolonged, prevented our noticing it in yesterday's issue. It was an exceedingly brilliant affair. The three ward rooms were tastefully decorated, and several adjoining rooms fitted up as card rooms, dressing rooms, &c. There were three bands, under the separate leadership of Messrs. Fleury, Richty, and Creed Royal, and so admirably was their strength managed, that neither would be heard out of its own room. The masters of the ceremonies were Messrs. Henham, Lovett and Mason, and they performed their duties well. There were about two huudred present, and we need hardly say the expected exclusiveness proved to be a myth. On no single occasion has a public ball on Ballarat been so absolutely successful.

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (musician); Carl Richty (musician); Creed Royal (musician)

"Local and General News . . . PROFESSOR HENHAM'S DANCING ASSEMBLY", The Star (6 August 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66049546 

We paid a visit yesterday evening to Yarrowee Assembly Room, where Professor Henham opened his series of Thursday soirees dansantes. It is pleasant to watch the gradual establishment of those means of innocent and delightful recreation, without which society would lose one of its chief charms. If our young men are to be taken from dissipation something must be found which will afford an equal amount of pleasure. Professor Henham has done somewhat to supply this desideratum. His ball room was well attended last evening by a number of highly respectable ladies and gentlemen, who enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content.

[Advertisement], The Star (23 August 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66049828 

FENCING AND DANCING, AS IN PARIS.
PROFESSOR HENHAM holds his quadrille assembly, every Thursday evening at the Yarrowee Hotel.
Ladies and gentlemen wishing to become members are invited to apply to Professor Henham.
Dancing commences at eight, and concludes at twelve o'clock.
M. Fleury's band in attendance.
Ladies' class, Bath's Hotel, Wednesday and Saturday, at two o'clock.

[Advertisement], The Star (22 November 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66051309 

Under the Patronage of the Freemasons of Ballarat.
GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BALL, To be held at BATH'S HOTEL, On Friday, 26th inst.,
For the Benefit of PROFESSOR HENHAM, Previous to his Departure for India . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (23 November 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66051313 

THE Committee of Management regret to announce that owing to the unfavorable state of the weather and other circumstances,
the Complimentary Ball proposed to be given to MR. HENHAM, will be POSTPONED.

Names and descriptions of passengers per Fortitude, from Melbourne, 11 December 1858, for Calcutta; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/23817907-F7F0-11E9-AE98-3D6B155F9CD4?image=220 (DIGITISED)

. . . John B. Henham / 27 / Gentleman / English . . .

[Notice], Lyttelton Times [Canterbury, NZ] (19 December 1866), 4

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18661219.2.10.7 

THE LYTTLETON TIMES can be obtained from the following Newsvendors, &c., in the province: -
. . . Hokitika - Mr. J. B. Henham . . .

[News], Kumara Times [NZ] (7 November 1888), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/KUMAT18881107.2.6 

At the Foils and Broadswords Contest between Mr. J. B. Henham (late of H.M. Imperial Guards) and Professor Adams, at the Theatre Royal to-morrow night, Messrs. R. Taylor and O. Egden will each sing two or three songs to diversify the performances and at their conclusion there is to be a beautiful tableau.

"OBITUARY (Our Own Correspondent)", Grey River Argus [Greymouth, NZ] (30 October 1905), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GEST19051030.2.16 

. . . another old resident [of Kumara], Mr. Henham, of Tui Street, passed away at the hospital. Deceased had been an inmate of the hospital for a considerable time and his death was not unexpected. He was a native of England and had been in the district since the early days. He was always a prominent member and office-bearer in connection with Holy Trinity Church, and ever bore a reputation for strict honesty, and as a consequence was highly respected. He was over 70 years of age at the time of his death. A widow and grown up family of two sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss.

[News], Grey River Argus (1 November 1905), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA19051101.2.8 

The Kumara Times records the death of Mr. John B. Henham, a very old resident, which took place at the Kumara hospital on Monday. Deceased was 74 years of age.

Bibliography and resources:

John Boorman Henham, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202069994/john-boorman-henham 

HENN, Lewis (Lewis HENN; Mr. HENN; "Mr. HAYNE")

Musician, bandsman, Band of the 51st Regiment, bugle-major, drum-major, brass (bugle) band leader, soldier

Born c. 1815
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 November 1838 (per Earl Grey, from Plymouth and Portsmouth, 8th and 13th August)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), January-February 1839 (from Sydney)
Married Helen KING, St. David's church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 21 February 1842 (aged "26")
Departed Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 8 August 1846 (per Agincourt, for India)
Died Madras, India, 16 June 1850, aged "34"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lewis+Henn+c1815-1850 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENN-Lewis (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 51st Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Pay-list of the 51st or King's Own Regiment of Light Infantry, 1 July to 30 September 1838; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6203

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1649437959 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 705 / Henn Lewis / Embarked 7 July & paid to 13 Nov'r 1838 . . .

Pay-list of the 51st or King's Own Regiment of Light Infantry, 1 January to 31 March 1839; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6203

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1649473634 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 705 / Henn Lewis / Band . . .

1842, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:828953; RGD37/1/2 no 1530

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/828953 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-2/RGD37-1-2P324 (DIGITISED)

No. 1530 / St. David's Hobart Town / 21st February 1842 / Lewis Henn / 26 years / Private of 51st Reg't / . . . Bachelor
Helen King / 29 years / Spinster . . .

Pay-list of the 51st or King's Own Regiment of Light Infantry, 1 October to 31 December 1842; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6204

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1650345644 (DIGITISED)

. . . Drum Major as Serjeant / 890 / Mills Tho's Ford / To Serjeant 1 Nov'r
705 / Henn Lewis / From Private 31 Oct'r . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. David's in the county of Buckingham in the year 1843; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1088835; RGD32/1/3/ no 1996

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1088835 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-3/RGD32-1-3-P554 (DIGITISED)

No. 1996 / 9th January 1843 / [born] 26th Dec'r 1842 / Charles Augustus [son of] Louis and Ellen / Hobart Town / Bugle Major 51st Reg't . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. David's in the county of Buckingham in the year 1845; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1089374; RGD32/1/3/ no 2533

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1089374 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-3/RGD32-1-3-P586 (DIGITISED)

No. 2533 / 16th March 1845 / [born] 13th Feb'y 1845 / Margaret Lewis [daughter of] Lewis and Ellen / Henn / Hobart Town / Bugle Major . . .

PAY-LIST of the 51st or King's Own Regiment of Light Infantry, from the 1st of April to the 30th of June 1845 (Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1651356981 (DIGITISED)

. . . 705 / Henn, Lewis / Drum Major as Sergeant . . .

"MILITARY MUSIC", Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (3 March 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8758188 

Our townspeople, and especially the fairer portion thereof, are not aware perhaps, that on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from four to six o'clock, the fine bands of the 51st Regiment perform alternately in the Barrack-square. The music of the chamber band under the able direction of Mr. Rablin, is no less choice of selection than excellent in performance, every attention being paid to its excellence as well as to its novelty. On Wednesday last a new overture from the French and fertile brain of Auber, was given in a most spirited style, the bass parts particularly; this was the opening overture to the performances at the Theatre when Mrs. Clarke took her Benefit; it is a smart, spirited Auberian overture, but as usual devoid of any melodious movement, such as at once takes hold upon the mind, and lingers for ever in the recesses of our memory, as that beautiful air which so sweetly predominates in one of the finest overtures which was ever composed, we mean the overture to Der Freischutz. Auber is truly a noisy composer, from his Masaniello to the present moment; drums, trumpets, trombones, cymbols, and the rest, make up for that pure and appropriate harmony which so strikingly characterizes the works of our great classic composers, of Handel, Haydn, and Mozart, of Pergolosi, Winter, Beethoven, and the rest, by no means omitting our lively favourite Rossini, who is always although an idle copyist of himself, sprightly, sparkling, and melodious. Passing by this, we have to notice the other pieces performed by the band on Wednesday, the selection, as already intimated, being extremely tasteful. From the new Opera of Ernani, composed by Verdi (quere, George Green?) three cavatinas were performed, and beautiful indeed they were. Ernani must be a fine opera, and if the production of an Englishman, a credit to his country. One of these cavatinas has been arranged by Mr. Rablin with a duet movement for the trombone, and the cornet a piston, the effect of which is extremely fine, those two instruments blending together in most beautiful harmony. Another fine cavatina, "Quando il Core," from the Ines de Castro of that very sweet composer Persiani, was well executed, and proved very effective; we only wish that there were more lovers of good music on the spot to enjoy the feast provided for them. The Brass Band under the direction of Mr. Hayne, is extremely well conducted, and its performance while marching from the Domain after the morning's parade, is enjoyed by many; wafted on the morning breeze, the fine, full, and clear notes of the bugles sound most melodiously, and must, we think, enliven the spirits of the soldiers after a hard-two hours' drilling.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rablin (band sergeant)

Burials, Madras, India, 1850; British Library, parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Madras, N-2-29, 238

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=BL/BIND/005137620/00168 (PAYWALL)

17th June 1850 / Lewis Henn / [Died] 16th June 1850 of Apoplexy / 34 years / Private H.M. 51st Reg't . . .

HENNIGS, Henry (? Wilhelm Heinrich HENNINGS [sic]; Wilhelm Heinrich HENNIGS; Henry HENNIGS; Mr. H. HENNIGS)

Amateur musician, band leader, publican, hotelkeeper

Born Hanover (Germany), c. 1829
? Born Bremen, Hanover (Germany), 3 May 1837; baptised Bremen, 7 July 1837; son of Friedrich Wilhelm HENNINGS and Caroline SCHULTZE
? Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 2 August 1855 (per Neumuhlen, from Hamburg, 22 April)
Active Beechworth, VIC, by 1857
Married Anna Maria PAPE, VIC, 1857
Active Beechworth, VIC, by 1860 and until 1862 or later
Active West Coast, NZ, c. 1866-71
? Died Fiji, 19 May 1914

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Hennigs+publican+musician (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENNIGS-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

INDENTIFICATION: The possibility should be considered that Hennigs, as he was styled in Beechworth, was Wilhelm Heinrich Hennings [sic] (1837-1914), younger brother of John Hennings below;
they arrived in the colony in August 1855, at the prompting of their eldest brother; Wilhelm Heinrich evenutally settled in Fiji (where he was known as William Hennings), again joining his eldest brother, Friedrich Wilhelm Hennings (1833-1891) (known as Frederick Hennings)

Documentation:

? Baptisms, Bremen, Hanover, 1837; Germany, select births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9866/records/30945675 (PAYWALL)

7 July 1837 / born 3 May 1837 / Wilhelm Heinrich son of / Friederich Wilhelm Hennings and Caroline Schultze

? List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 2 August 1855, per Neumuhlen from Hamburg, 22 April; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFAF4A2-F96C-11E9-AE98-C1235E0566FF?image=93 (DIGITISED)

. . . John & Wm. Henning / 18 [and] 19 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hennings (below)

"POLICE COURT", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (4 February 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013912 

. . . The following applicants obtained refreshment licenses: . . . Henry Hennings, Upper Woolshed . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (12 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112914215 

FREEMASONS' ARMS, HIGH STREET.
MESSRS. HENNIGS & WEINBERG
BEG most respectfuhy to inform their friends and the public generally that they intend giving a
GRAND BALL AND SUPPER ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, The 14th instant.
Dancing to commence at Eight o'Clock. Supper on the Table at Twelve.
Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, Ladies Free.
The best Band in the district is engaged for the occasion.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Weinberg (publican, musician)

"FREEMASONS' ARMS HOTEL", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (14 March 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112914265 

This house long neglected, has at last, under the able direction of Messrs. Hennigs and Weinberg been resuscitated, and this evening we potice that a grand ball takes place at that establishment. What with races, suppers, balls, and theatres, verily there is no lack of amusement on the Ovens.

Index to naturalisation certificates, 1861; Public Record Office Victoria, Bk. 3; p. 5; no. 68

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60711/records/7827 (PAYWALL)

Wilhelm Heinrich Hennigs / Publican / Beechworth /
Age (on date of naturalization) 32 / Native Place - Hanover / Date of Certificate [2 September 1861]

"EXHIBITION COMMITTEE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 September 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112899079 

This local body met on the 19th inst. at the Council Chamber, Ford street . . . The CHAIRMAN . . . reported that the Brass Band of Messrs. Hennigs and Co. had kindly volunteered their services for the Local Exhibition . . . The COMMITTEE requested Mr. Darvall to advertise that the Local Exhibition would be open on Monday and Tuesday next [23 and 24 September], from 12 at noon to 10 p.m., that a Brass Band would play intervals . . .

"THE EXHIBITION", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (24 September 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112899092 

The long talked of, and long prepared for Local Exhibition was opened at the Town Hall, yesterday at noon . . . The Town Hall, although of considerable extent, appears very little short of crowded with the very large number of paintings and engravings hung upon the walls, and the tables containing the different cases ranged along the floor . . . very great praise indeed is due to the members of the committee, the corresponding member, and others, for their great and unwearied exertion, to make our contribution to the World's Fair worthy of the district . . . The band of Messrs. Hennigs and Co. gave their services yesterday and will perform to-day, during the forenoon and evening exhibition . . .

"BEECHWORTH LOCAL EXHIBITION", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (28 September 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112899105 

This affair came to a termination on Wednesday evening last [25 September], and proved a most decided success . . . while the superior band of Messrs. Hennigs and Co. discoursed eloquent music to gratify the ear. These gentlemen gave their services during the afternoons of the Exhibition, but were very wisely employed by the Committee for the evenings. The Exhibition lasted three days, was visited by 1991 persons, and realised £100 8s 6d for admissions . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (19 November 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112899375 

LAST NIGHT'S CALAMITY. A BENEFIT
In consequence of the severe loss incurred by the total destruction of his house and effects from last night's conflagration, will be given at the
STAR THEATRE TO-NIGHT, TUESDAY, NOV. 19th,
to Mr. PETER BURKE, on which occasion the following artistes have kindly tendered their valuable services: -
MADAME CARANDINI, MISS CHALKER,
MR. WALTER SHERWIN, and MR. J. E. JOHNSON,
MESSRS. HENNIGS & WEINBERG,
MESSRS. MARTIN'S BAND.
MR. WATTS, and THE BENEFICIARE.
Admission - Reserved seats, 4s.; unreserved do. 2s.

ASSOCIATIONS: Peter Constantine Burke (musician); Maria Carandini (vocalist); Marie Chalker (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); John Elliot Johnson (vocalist); Herr Martin (musician); James Watts (musician); Star Theatre (Beechworth venue)

"Local Intelligence . . . BENEFIT FOR MR. BURKE OF THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 November 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112899399 

The performances at the Star Theatre on Tuesday evening, for the benefit of Mr. Burke, who was on the previous night burnt out of house and home by the fire at the Royal Oak hotel, Spring Creek, was well attended, and a sum of about £30, we understand, was realised. Great praise is due to Madame Carandini's company for their gratuitous services on the occasion; as also to Messrs. Hennig's and Weinberg's band - the Beechworth band, and several other artistes . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 May 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112900594 

BEECHWORTH BAND. Farewell Concert! Wednesday, May 20th, 1862.
THE Messrs. Hennigs and Weinberg, through the depression of business and losses in quartz reef speculations, are compelled to leave Beechworth.
A Committee has therefore been formed for the purpose of giving them a Complimentary Benefit -
they having on several occaions given their services of their Band gratuitously for charitable and other institutions.
The Committee confidently hope this appeal will be heartily responded to by the public.
Several Gentlemen, Professional and Amateurs, have kindly offered their services . . .

"CONCERT AT THE STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (20 May 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112900609 

A very influential committee, composed of several of the leading residents of the town, have determined to give a complimentary benefit to Messrs. Hennigs and Weinberg, previous to their leaving the district. The concert is announced to take place to-morrow evening, at the Star Theatre. Messrs. Hennigs and Weinberg have ever distinguished themselves for liberality on all occasions when their services have been solicited for charitable purposes, and the committee hope the public will respond to the present appeal. We are informed that several gentlemen, professional and amateurs, have given their services for the occasion. We hope to see the house well filled to-morrow evening.

"DANCING ONCE MORE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (2 August 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112901122 

An advertisement informs us that a dance is once more to be established in Beechworth. Some people may think that dancing at such places is not at all respectable. We agree with them, but, alas, for the weakness of human nature, it is exceeding pleasant. We need only say that Mr. Hennigs, late of the Freemasons Arms, High-street, is to conduct the music.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (2 August 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112901113 

Beechworth Quadrille Assembly.
MR. H. HENNIGS (Late of the Freemason's Arms Hotel, High Street,)
RESPECTFULLY intimates that having made arrangements with Mr. Ransom, he intends holding
BI-WEEKLY SELECT DANCING PARTIES
In the LARGE ROOM of the ALBION HOTEL, Ford Street, Beechworth,
On every TUESDAY & FRIDAY EVENING . . .
An efficient Orchestra will be always in attendance . . .

New Zealand (c. 1866-71):

[Advertisement], Grey River Argus [Greymouth, NZ] (29 September 1866), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA18660929.2.15.3 

ALLIANCE HOTEL. GRAND BALL In consequence of the great success of the last Ball,
Professor Sampson Will take another Benefit On THURSDAY, 4th OCTOBER,
To which he respectfully invites all his old friends and patrons.
Admission, 5s. Dancing to commence at 10 p.m.
Full Band. Leader of Orchestra, Mr. Hennigs.

[Advertisement], West Coast Times [Hokitika, NZ] (19 November 1868), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18681119.2.2.7 

WANTED two female servants. Apply to Mr. Hennigs, Exchange Hotel, Hokitika.

[Advertisement], West Coast Times (16 January 1871), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18710116.2.2.6 

The First Collection, the sum of £100 Sterling, made in Hokitika and envoirns, in aid of the German sufferers by the Franco-German War, was sent to Germany by the last mail.
The following is the list of Subscribers . . . H. Hennigs, [£1 0 0] . . .

HENNINGS, John (Johann HENNINGS; John HENNINGS; J. HENNINGS; Mr. HENNINGS; Herr HENNINGS; also HENNING)

Theatrical and operatic scene painter, artist, and designer, musical amateur, theatrical manager

Born Bremen, Hanover (Germany), 6 July 1835; baptised Bremen, 3 September 1835; son of Friedrich Wilhelm HENNINGS and Caroline SCHULTZE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 2 August 1855 (per Neumuhlen, from Hamburg, 22 April)
Married (? common law) Ellen TARGETT, Melbourne, VIC, c. 1858
Died Middle Park, VIC, 13 October 1898, aged "65" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hennings+1835-1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1471040 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hennings (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENNINGS-John (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Bremen, Hanover, 1835; Germany, select births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9866/records/51206918 (PAYWALL)

3 September 1835 / born 6 July 1835 / Johann Heinrich Hennings son of / Friederich Wilhelm Hennings and Caroline Schultze

ASSOCIATIONS: VIC death index gives his father's name as John (as reported in ADB) and his mother as Caroline Schutze [sic]

List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 2 August 1855, per Neumuhlen from Hamburg, 22 April; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFAF4A2-F96C-11E9-AE98-C1235E0566FF?image=93 (DIGITISED)

. . . John & Wm. [?] Henning / 18 [and] 19 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William (Wilhelm Heinrich) Hennings perhaps = Henry Hennigs [sic] (Wilhelm Heinrich Hennig, publican, musician, above) later of Beechworth

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (10 March 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91868653 

This establishment will be re-opened this evening, having been closed since Wednesday last with a view to the introduction of some important improvement, which have now been very satisfactorily completed. Foremost amongst these alterations we may mention a new act drop, and proscenium, which have been painted by Mr. Hennings. The design of the drop is classical and artistic in no ordinary degree. The scene depicted is a city in the Roman style of architecture, in which modem dwellings are judiciously intermingled with the structures of antiquity. The city stands upon the slope of a hill, risig somewhat abruptly from the margin of a river, close beside which several picturesque buildings of various kinds stand out in bold relief. To the left looking towards the stage the pillars of a ruined temple are discernable amidst a luxuriant grove. The foliage in this point has been admirably treated and the effect is strikingly pleasing. The colouring of the foreground is rich and massive, and indicates a happy boldness both in conception and execution on the part of the artist. The proscenium presents on either side busts of Homer and Shakespeare, surmounted by heads emblematic of the drama. There are also likenesses of King Lear and Sir John Falstaff, the former of which is particularly deserving of commendation, distinguished as it is by an expression and vigour of drawing which reflect the highest credit on Mr. Hennings. The intervals between these several paintings are filled up with scroll work and foliated designs, which form an appropriate margin. The perspective of the landscape the centre is excellently depicted, and the graduated softness of the colouring cannot fail to attract general notice. On the whole, the labours of the artist have been most successful, and bearing in mind the rapidity with which the work has been executed we might almost term the result surprising . . . In addition to the very pleasing improvements of which we have already spoken we may mention that the private We have also reason to believe that in the event of the enterprising efforts which Mr. Simmonds has already made meeting with adequate encouragement, still further exertions will be used by that gentleman to improve the theatre . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Simmons (manager); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (22 October 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154874800 

Verdi's celebrated opera, "Il Trovatore," so long in preparation, was produced last evening with the most complete success; and, judging from its favorable reception by a very large audience, will enjoy a protracted run. The management, anxious to place this admirable work on the stage with due effect, have waited till the valuable services of M. Laglaise could be secured, in addition to a vocal corps already strong, and availed themselves of the interval in providing the necessary scenic effects, and in drilling the chorus to their arduous work. The result is satisfactory in tho highest degree, and will not fail in meeting with the approbation of all lovers of good music. The scenery is entirely new, and has been painted in the best of taste, by Mr. Hennings and his assistants. The music has been arranged by Mr. Lavenu, to whom, and M. Laglaise, is due the chief credit for the admirable entertainment which has been provided . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jean Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"AN ARTISTS REMINISCENCES. An Interview with Mr. John Hennings", Melbourne Punch [VIC] (21 March 1889), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174595175 

Mr. John Hemmings receives you in a cosy little room in his old-fashioned house in Victoria Parade, set well back in an ample garden, which, he tells you, would be better tended if the heavens were more kindly and some irreverent rogue had not stolen his hose-pipe. A small room with the atmosphere and adjuncts of the artistic Bohemian, or the Bohemian artist - which you please, provided the chosen term is not uncomplimentary; over a side-board a pipe "from his friends" of the order the caricaturists have accustomed us to as common among the male section of the population of the Fatherland - something over a yard long, and with a painted bowl which looks as if, when it were filled, there wouldn't be much left of an ounce of rough-cut, Ruby, or Barrett's twist; upon the walls engravings and sketches, some prints, and an architectural study; and leaning upon or supported by chairs or against the walls are some oil paintings of Tasmanian and Victorian coast scenery, fresh from the artist's easel, and to which he has devoted much of his enforced leisure hours. Time and sickness have not dealt in any lenient spirit with John Hennings. Grey hairs outnumber far the soft brown in head and beard; the smooth, broad brow is deeply furrowed with a line or two; the eyes are not so bright and clear as formerly, and the gait is not elastic now; but the cheeriness of manner is undimmed; he is as hearty in his ways, and quip and flash of humour greet you as of old.

"A chat about myself," he says, "and I am just to ramble on and say what comes uppermost and enjoy myself with a kind of day-dream of the past, eh? Well, suppose we begin at the beginning - it's the usual way, I think, and has the advantages of convenience and order. I was born at Bremen in 1835, but at a very early age I was affected by a travelling fit and went to Dusseldorf as a house decorator, and in that respectable character managed, while still young, to work up and down the beautiful Rhine country, and then found myself at Sayn, near Coblentz, where I had the good fortune to see one of the most beautiful women I ever saw. She was one of the celebrated Dolgorouki family, and the same that Horace Verner, the artist, included in his famous group. Then, still as a house decorator, I made my way to Dresden and Prague - Prague! a vision of fairyland, a heavenly spot. Afterwards on to Vienna, before I was 19. There I had some distant relatives, through whose good offices I was introduced to the baronial owner of a splendid old castle, who retained me to decorate its porch. I had a capital time then. I was given quarters in the strange old place and had the run of it, and besides was entertained right royally, wines - rare good old wine, it was too - and everything heart could desire. But afterwards, owing to the disturbed condition of the country, there was but little doing in my line of business in Vienna, and making a change I then made my first appearance behind the scenes at a theatre. That was in 1852, and the theatre was the Karnthur Theatre [Kärntnertor]- the old Court Opera House which preceded the King Theatre. I had by this time developed considerable handiness and facility in fruit and flower work, and I was engaged to paint the necessary scenery for a gorgeous opera flower ballet.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theater am Kärntnertor (Vienna venue)

In the meantime my brother had come out to Australia, and had written to me more than once urging me to join him. He did so again in 1854 and 1855. Finding my prospects at home to be not very brilliant, and getting no better very fast, I determined to go to Australia and arrived in Melbourne in August, 1855. I remember when I arrived Mr. John Black had the Theatre Royal, and Mr. Rogers was acting Sir Peter Teazle in the 'School for Scandal.' That was one of his great parts, and superbly he acted it. Henry Neil Warner was also playing, I remember - such a beautiful voice! I never heard it equalled; and his style was like Emil Devrien's, only without so much of the mysterious about it. You will never guess what I started at, when I had had time to look around me. Wool-washing, if you please, at a place - Fairchild's, in Richmond - I believe it is there yet. He was an excellent fellow, and I remember my first sensations coming straight from Europe, at getting meat at every meal, and such good meat, too! And we used to sleep in the wool at night. Then an advertisement appeared in the Argus for a draughtsman, and I applied for the place in the office of a Scotchman, an architect, a man of rather visionary and impracticable notions and some peculiar ideas about ornamentation. He spoke about as much German as I spoke English and our conversations were thus rather extraordinary, but we got on very well together and I did a lot of surveying for him. At this time I had struck up a friendship with a barber near the old Criterion named Schnack - many old residents will remember him - a man for all the world like the Barber of Seville, this gossip of the place, who knew everything and everybody, and to whom everyone went for the latest news and tittle-tattle. And it is funny, too, how appropriate his name was, for Schnack means Chit Chat in German. Well, he told me of an advertisement in the Argus - you see I owe a good deal to that paper - for a scene-painter for the Theatre Royal, and I went there with sketches and samples of work, but there was no vacancy, and I was recommended to go up to the old Queen's Theatre. There Charles Walsh, who has since blossomed into a flourishing publican under his proper name of Charles Walsh Pugh, was the stage manager, and he set me to work on an old pair of 'flats' (on the woodwork side) to paint the ogre's cavern for the Christmas pantomime. It was child's play to me, but he appeared much pleased and this time gave me the canvas side of another pair of flats to paint a fairy scene on. I painted in a lot of water and corals and lovely anemones and all that sort of thing, and he was delighted - it was regarded as quite a chef d'oeuvre; as one of the attractions of the piece, it was praised in the papers, and I was called before the curtain. Unfortunately, the venture was not a success, and after a little while there was no money, and I took to walking about Melbourne doing nothing.

ASSOCIATIONS: Friedrich Wilhelm Hennings (elder brother); John Melton Black (manager, Theatre Royal); Henry Neil Warner (actor); George Herbert Rogers (actor); Jesse Fairchild (1815-1901, woolwasher, fellmonger, tanner); Charles Walsh (actor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

Then I got an engagement at the Royal, and painted scenery for the next pantomime, which was such a success that I was taken down to Geelong. In Geelong I also painted a local scene showing Birdey's Hotel, and while here became treasurer to the theatre. Those were good days, and I was young and innocent. Men used to spend money rashly and often throw it in handfuls on the stage, and even throw nuggets of gold, and coming to the box-offices of the theatre they would push over their notes or sovereigns and when you had counted out the change they would not take it, saying, 'Stick to it, old man,' and, 'the change.' But, as I said, I was young and innocent and very good, and the change used to go to swell the receipts. Madame Anna Bishop came out soon after the time of which I am speaking, and I remember painting the piazzetta at Venice for her. I think I reversed the order of things, and put palaces on the opposite side to what they ought to have occupied. But never mind. Madame Bishop was a wonderful artist. I remember she had to do without a chorus, and yet she used to act her scenes and sing as if she enjoyed the most appropriate surroundings. La Glace [Laglaise] was the tenor and Julius Caesar [Siede], the father of the Dr., was the flautist. Many changes occurred, and I found myself a kind of factotum-treasurer and painter - to old James Simmonds, and I would have been his leading actor also, only I displayed no striking ability in that direction. Old Simmonds had a fair share of cynical wit, with a smattering of Heine in him, and loved to have me quote German poetry. While I was at Geelong George Coppin and G. V. Brooke came there, and already the long-afterwards continued fun of farewell benefits had commenced (I am speaking of 1856), both Coppin and Brooke then taking their long and last farewell of the Australian public.

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Jean Baptiste Laglaise (vocalist); Julius Siede (flautist); James Simmons (manager); George Coppin (actor, manager); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

Soon after Black had to give up the Royal and that theatre and Cremorne Gardens came into Coppin's hands and he made great preparations for the productions at the former of "Der Freyschutz" with Madame Bishop, Miss Guerin (now Mrs. Richard Stewart) and Thomson [Howson] in the cast. But it was a rank failure and the incantation scene was received with shrieks of laughter. The squibs either would not go off at all, or went off too early or too late, and when afterwards a character has to refer to the 'horrors' of scene, the people yelled, because there hadn't been a ha'porth of horror in the whole concern. Coppin vowed after that he would never meddle with opera again and I don't think he ever did willingly.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theodosia Guerin (vocalist); Frank Howson (vocalist); Cremorne Gardens (Melbourne venue)

I then came up to the Royal. Richard Young was stage-manager, and William Pitt, the father of the present architect, treasurer and business manager, and, nominally, artist also. But he rarely painted, merely telling us what to do. There was another artist there, one Arregoni, who painted very slowly but very well, and also young Wilson, now Mr. W. J. Wilson, who is painting at the Princess'. At this time we produced Byron's 'Werner,' for G. V. Brooke, but it was a dismal failure, and also the 'Winter's Tale,' in which he played Leontes splendidly. 'Richard II.' was also produced, but it proved another failure. Afterwards ' Henry V.,' with no favourable impression whatever, and then, with great success, 'Othello,' 'Richard III.,' 'Macbeth' and the usual round of Shakespearian pieces, except 'Hamlet,' which, though Brooke may have produced at the Olympic, he never played at the Royal. Then I painted a great deal for Akhurst's burlesques, the fun in which, by-the-way, I never discovered, and in one of these ('The Rule of Three') I represented a regular gold-field, with a miner pegging out his claim, which took immensely, and in another 'The Siege of Sebastopol.' I commenced the series of panoramas which became so popular as completely to overshadow all else in some of these pieces and become the great attraction. At the Olympic Miss Leroy was appearing in 'Jack Sheppard' at this time, and subsequently Mr. and Mrs. James Stark played there. After 'Sardanapulus,' which I staged at the Royal for Brooke with great care and attention, and which proved a failure, I went up to the old Princess' and painted the scenery for the Gougenheim season. The production of the burlesque of 'Masaniello' was particularly a success, and Mr. James Miln [Milne] made a great hit as Major Fuss. He was an irascible little old man himself, and the part suited him. He went home one night after a successful performance to find a little addition to his family, and to this day that son is called 'Major' in honour of that successful part. In this Gougenheim season George Fawcett (Rowe) became prominent, and at this time also Miss Anna [Emma] Stanley's wonderfully clever monologue entertainment attracted great attention. She was inimitable in many things, and particularly in portraits of fops of the Pre-Lord Dundreary type. At this period My Note-book was the favourite local critical paper, and it was illustrated by excellent engravings.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Younge (actor, manager); William Pitt (artist, manager); Signor Arragoni (artist); William John Wilson (artist); "Miss Leroy" = Marie Duret (actor, Mrs. Le Roy); James and Sarah Stark (actors); Joey and Adelaide Gougenheim (actors); James Milne (actor); Emma Stanley (actor, vocalist); Coppin's Olympic (Melbourne venue); Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

After 'Sardanapulus' Brooke and Coppin parted, the latter taking the Royal and the former the Olympic and Cremorne. In 1859 the beautiful Miss Mortyn died, and at this time Wright, the comedian, Lambert, Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hair [sic, Heir] were in the zenith of their great glory. 'The Unequal Match' was magnificently acted. In Auber's 'L'Enfant Prodigue' - which was produced with the proper opera ballet - Brooke was extremely good as the old father; but he attained greater success by producing for the first time 'The Comedy of Errors,' with himself, Harry Edwards, Jackson and Sefton in the principal parts. Then Coppin got the Royal again, and for the first and only time its stage was occupied by a negro minstrel show, the members of which made an astounding success by their singing of 'Come where my love lies dreaming.' Then Brooke went away never to return.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Mortyn (actor); Joseph Charles Lambert (actor); Robert and Fanny Heir (actors); Henry Edwards (actor); Harry Jackson (actor); Lionel John Sefton (actor);
the "negro minstrel show was that by Nish's Christy's Minstrels in 1863, as see "CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS AT THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Age (3 February 1863), 5

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In 1863 Mr. Coppin built the Old Haymarket and Dillon made a great hit as 'Belphegor.' Jefferson was then acting at the Princess', and he went on to the Haymarket, but didn't succeed there. In the meantime Barry Sullivan came out, and I joined him at the Royal, and painted for all his pieces. He produced "Julius Caesar," with Stuart O'Brien as Julius Caesar, but it was not a success, although a furore was afterwards created by the production of "Arrah-napogue." In 1866 I went to Achilles King at the Princess', Barry Sullivan having suddenly disappeared, and also went to Sydney to paint scenery for 'Semiramide' and 'L'Africaine' for Mr. W. S. Lyster. Then I painted for Hoskins and for the opera season in Melbourne, when the company comprised Madame Escott, Simonsen, Messrs. Beaumont and Squires, who used to take alternate parts.

ASSOCIATIONS: Barry Sullivan (actor); Frank Stuart O'Brien (actor); William Hoskins (actor, manager); Lucy Escott (vocalist); Fanny Simonsen (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (vocalist); Henry Squires (vocalist); Haymarket Theatre (Melbourne venue); Lyster Opera Company (troupe)

Eventually troubles came over the Royal, and a commonwealth was formed, and Messrs. Lambert, Harwood, Bellair, C. Vincent, R. Stewart and myself became a six-angular management, Mr. Coppin being at this time at the Haymarket. He produced the 'Flying Scud' and did very well, and then Madame Celeste came and I painted the scenery for 'The Flowers of the Forest,' &c., with which she expressed herself very well pleased indeed. In 1867 Montgomery came and mounted 'Antony and Cleopatra' with special success for him. The old Royal was burnt down in 1871, during the performance of 'The Streets of New York,' and the new one erected in 1872. The old partnership was dissolved before this time, but a new one was arranged, who financed the building of the new Royal within five months. 1870 was noticeable for the successes of Hattie Shepparde and Eleanor Carey, and 1874 for the advent of the Williamsons, and I remember I was the first to assure Mr. Williamson of the success he afterwards attained, when I went into his dressingroom during the first night's performance. And now we have come right down into quite modern history, and it now remains to say that I have had a large share in the successful production of almost every great play performed at the Royal up to within a few months back."

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Richard Harwood (actor, manager); Thomas Smith Bellair (actor, manager); Charles Vincent (actor, manager); Richard Stewart (actor, manager); James Cassius Williamson (manager)

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 October 1898), 1

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HENNINGS. - On the 13th October, at his late residence, 40 Victoria-avenue, Albert-park, John Hennings (scenic artist), at the age of 65 years.

"DEATH OF MR. JOHN HENNINGS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (14 October 1898), 5

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By the death of Mr. John Hennings, which occurred yesterday, one of the historic figures of the Australian stage disappears, to the deep regret of all who were personally acquainted with him, as well as to the many thousands who knew him only from the productions of his fertile, ingenious and artistic brush displayed in notable productions of the drama in Australia, almost without intermission, for the last 40 years. Mr. Hennings was by birth a Dane, was artistically educated at Dusseldorf and Vienna, and arrived in Victoria in 1855, as scene painter to the old Olympic Theatre. His merits were soon perceived and popularly appreciated, and the productions of his brush adorned in turn the stages of all the leading theatres of Australia, though his chief scenic abiding place was the Theatre Royal, Melbourne. He provided the scenic illustrations for Barry Sullivan's and G. V. Brooke's Australian seasons, as well as for Lyster's great operatic productions. In the days when grand opera in Australia was very far indeed from dead, and when L'Africaine, Semiramide and Don Giovanni were to he seen and heard on the stage. His transformation scenes at the Theatre Royal were for many seasons one of the notable features of the dramatic year. In 1867 he joined Messrs. Harwood and Stewart in the lesseeship of the old Theatre Royal, and subsequently was a partner with Messrs. Vincent, Harwood and Stewart, and with Messrs. Greville and Coppin in the lesseeship ot the present theatre. Though of later years unconnected with theatrical proprietorship, Mr. Hennings's artistic hand was hardly ever idle, and he was actively engaged in the work of his profession a few weeks ago, when he contracted a cold, which developed into influenza. Pneumonia supervened about 10 days ago, and yesterday morning he succumbed, at the age of 65 years. He leaves a widow and three adult children. The funeral will take place tomorrow, the place of interment being the Melbourne General Cemetery.

"DEATH OF MR. JOHN HENNINGS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 October 1898), 6

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One of the most prominent figures of the Melbourne stage during the past 40 years disappeared yesterday with the death of Mr. John Hennings, the scenic artist, at his residence at South Melbourne. Mr. Hennings was one of the few of the old school in the Victorian drama who survived to earn applause and recognition from latter-day audiences, and to thousands who merely know G. V. Brooke, Lambert and Sir William Don as names, John Hennings has been a contemporary whose work was to be admired and applauded. Mr. Hennings was a native of Bremen, where he was born in 1835. At an early age he entered the atelier of a decorative artist, and received the groundwork of the excellent art education he possessed. A short time was spent in the art galleries of Dusseldorf studying from life, and after a year at scenic art in the theatres of Vienna, Mr. Hennings left for Australia, arriving here in 1855. His first engagement was at the old Olympic Theatre, in Lonsdale-street, known at that time as "The Iron Pot." Mr. Hennings astonished the Melbourne of the day by his splendid scenery, and soon he moved to the Theatre Royal, where he got scope to display his talents on the arrival of G. V. Brooke and Barry Sullivan. It was during his engagement at the Theatre Royal that he became a theatrical manager, joining Messrs. Lambert, Vincent, Harwood, Stewart, and Bellair in producing plays at both the Royal and the old Princesses's theatres. During the 10 years following 1857 the firm altered several times. Harwood, Stewart and Hennings succeeded the old partnership, and Mr. George Coppin was afterwards admitted, prior to the establishment of the firm of Coppin, Hennings, and Greville, which lasted well into the seventies. Mr. Hennings was at his best at architectural scenery, and those who closely followed his work for years aver that his setting of Julius Caesar for Barry Sullivan was probably the finest example of scenic art he ever created. Mr. Hennings was, in addition to being a scenic artist, an all-round painter and designer of considerable ability, and on the occasion of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh Melbourne was widely adorned with striking transparencies from his brush. Of the original firm of Lambert, Vincent, Stewart, Hennings, Harwood, and Bellair, only one now remains - Mr. Richard Stewart, the treasurer of the Princessess's Theatre of today. The late Mr. Hennings leaves a widow and two daughters, both of whom are married.

Documentation (Hennings family)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 July 1870), 4

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We learn that Mr. Hennings, of Levuka, Fiji, brother to Mr. J. Hennings, the well known scenic artist of Melbourne, has received a letter from Count Bismarck, informing him that a Prussian ship of war would shortly be sont to visit Fiji, where also a North Germanic Confederation consulate would be established.

ASSOCIATIONS: Friedrich Wilhelm Hennings (elder brother), as also immediately below

"OUR FIJI LETTER", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 February 1891), 5

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There died at the Levuka Cottage Hospital on 27th ultimo, Mr. F. W. Hennings, formerly merchant and planter, Minister of Finance under the Government of Cakobau Rex, and for many years H. I. G. M's Consul for Fiji. Having previously gathered several years' experience of South Sea trade in the employ of Messrs. Hoyt and Co., it Tahiti and Samoa, Mr. Hennings settled in Fiji as for back as 1858 from which date he was, up to 1870 the leading commercial representative, in addition thereto being for many years the largest employer of labour engaged for the cultivation of cotton, manufacture of copra, and production of other island staples. Known to and trusted by all the principal chiefs, Mr. Hennings gave material assistance in promoting the cession of these islands to Great Britain, prior to which - during what was known as the Ku Klux troubles - there is little doubt his influence on more than one occasion prevented armed collision between the Government supporters and disaffected citizens. During late years the deceased gentleman had led a very retired life, but the respect and esteem in which he was hold evinced itself in the fact that during the funeral service, from which few residents of Levuka were absent, every place of business in the town was closed.

HENRY, Mons. (Mons. HENRY; ? Henri GAUTROT)

Vocalist, actor

Active Sydney, NSW, March to June 1839

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Monsieur+Henry+1839 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENRY-Mons (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Madame Gautrot (? parents)

Summary:

With the Minards and the Gautrots, Henry was the fifth member of the French operatic troupe that played at the Royal Victoria Theatre in Sydney in March-April 1839, by arrangement with the proprietor, Joseph Wyatt. However, no one of that name was listed as arriving with the rest of the party from Batavia on 1 March; nor did Henry leave with the Minards for London in April, for he was listed again to sing at Thomas Simes's benefit at the theatre in June 1839.

Circumstantial evidence suggests that "M. Henry" may have been Henri Gautrot, perhaps the Gautrots' son, who was back in Batavia in 1841.

Documentation:

"THÉATRE-FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant [Batavia, Nederlands East Indies (Indonesia)] (11 November 1836), 2

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. . . Mardi dernier la Dame Blanche, opéra de Scribe et Boieldieu, vient d'être donné pour la 2e fois et cette fois-ci l'exécution a été parfaite . . . Mme. Gautrot a chanté a ravir et la même observation peut être appliquée a cette actrice . . . M. Henri tient fermement sa partie de chant et promet assez pour l'avenir . . . La musique, tant de l'ouverture que de l'accompagnement, a été exécutée a merveille et a contribué en bonne partie a l'illusion y que doit causer naturellement une représentation du chef-d'oeuvre de Boieldieu . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Colonist [Sydney, NSW] (2 March 1839), 2

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MARCH . . . 1. Sarah and Elizabeth, barque, Davison, from Batavia, January 4, with sugar, &c. Passengers, Monsieur and Madame Minard, Mons. and Madame Gautrot, and child, and Mr. William Young.

ASSOCIATIONS: Monsieur and Madame Minard (vocalists, actors); Joseph and Madame Gautrot (violinist; and vocalist, actor); French operatic company (troupe)

[News], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (7 March 1839), 3

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Monsieur Minard and his Company have made arrangements with Mr Wyatt, of the Theatre Royal, for the use of that establishment, for the purpose of performing Operas, Vaudevilles, &c., and they trill commence operations during the next week. Report speaks highly of the musical talents of one uf the Ladies attached to the Company.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wyatt (proprietor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Australian (14 March 1839), 3

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Royal Victoria Theatre. FRIDAY EVENING, March, 15, 1839.
FIRST NIGHT of the French Operatic Company, who will have the honor of representing
Michael and Christina, A Vaudeville in one Act, by Scribe and Dupin.
After which, THE BUFFO, Opera Buffa, in one Act.
Airs to be Sung during the Piece -
No. 1. "On dit que je suis sans malice," sung by Monsieur Minard
No. 2. "Ton coeur bon et sensible," by Madame Gautrot and Monsieur Minard
No. 3. "Gaiment je m'accomode de tout," a Rondo, by Monsieur Henry.
No. 4. "Conservez bien la paix du coeur," a Duet, by Madame Gautrot and Monsieur Henry
No. 5. Air from the Barber of Seville, "Una Voce," by Madame Gautrot
No. 6. "Monsieur vous avez une fille, &c.," a Burlesque, by Monsieur Minard
No. 7. "Assis au bord d'une onde pure," a Parody, by Madame Minard
No. 8. "Plaignez les tourmens," a Duet, by Madame Gautrot and Monsieur Henry
No. 9. "Finale Chorus."
The Evening's Amusenent will terminate with the favorite Piece of
FIRST LOVE; or, YOUTHFUL REMINISCENCES.
Between the two last Pieces, Madame Gautrot will Sing the Grand Air from the Pre Aux Clercs, With an Accompaniment, Violin Obligate, executed by Monsieur Gautrot.
Dress Boxes, 7s 6d. - Upper Boxes, 5s. - Pit, 2s. - Gallery, 1s.

FIRST PIECE: Michel et Christine (vaudeville, Scribe and Dupin, 1821)

SECOND PIECE: Le bouffe et le tailleur (opéra comique, words by Armand Gouffé and Villiers; music by Pierre Gaveaux, 1804)

THIRD PIECE: Les premieres amours; ou, Les souvenirs d'enfance (vaudeville, Scribe, 1825)

"THE FRENCH PERFORMERS", The Sydney Herald (18 March 1839), 3

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The good folks of Sydney were amused on Friday by the performance of three French plays in the French language, and in the French style. There were four performers, Monsieur and Madame Minard, Madame Gautrot, and Monsieur Henry, besides Monsieur Gautrot, who leads the orchestra. We cannot at present enter into any detailed account of the performing, but of the singing we cannot speak in too high terms. Madame Gautrot has a clear beautiful voice, over which she has great command . . . as well as Monsieur Henry, who both in his appearance and style of playing resembles Mackay, formerly of the Sydney Theatre, has a very clear voice, which harmonised remarkably well in several duets and choruses . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Angus Mackay (actor)

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor (18 March 1839), 3

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On Friday night the French "Comedians" lately arrived from India made their debut on the Sydney Stage. The weather was dreadful. First, the wind was similar to the heat of an oven, until just about the hour when the doors were opened, a breeze, from the south-east enveloped the town in dust. Every body expected that the dress-boxes would be deserted, and that even the common people would not brave the dust to fill the pit. To the astonishment of every one, the house was full in every part, and the boxes and pit absolutely crowded. The expectations which we had formed from the performance of so small a number of persons, were surpassed by the general result, and the continuous applause from all parts of the house proved, that the audience appreciated the merits of the performers. The first part of the evening's entertainment was a Vaudeville, by the celebrated "Scribe;" it has been adopted into the English Languuage and performed on the Sydney Stage, but the translation has lost all the naivete, and natural feeling of the original; the songs to which Madame Gautrot, Monsieur Minard, and Monsieur Henri, did perfect justice, are, so far as expression of sentiment is concerned, wholly untranslateable into English . . . Monsieur Henri is well adapted to the line he has taken, and his perfect self-possession on the Stage, whether as a peasant or a gentleman, would be a great acquisition to most of the "Sydney Corps Dramatique." The Opera Buffa, which formed the second part of the entertainment, consists of a very simple plot . . . The plot terminates by the entrance of Cavatini, (Monsieur Henri) and Celestine (Madame Gautrot) who conceal themselves in a closet, one on each side of the old lady, whose back is turned towards Benini, who sits at the piano; the latter pretends to sing, and the old lady is enchanted . . . Several other songs were sung during the piece, and all with great applause . . . The evening's entertainment concluded with another Vaudeville, by Scribe. The plot is simple, and so natural was the action, so full of life and reality, that those who did not know a syllable of the language, were delighted with the performance, and perfectly comprehended it. We were glad to see our leading "Victoria" performers in the house both male and female.

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (19 March 1839), 2-3

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A new era in our colonial dramatic annals has taken place within the last week in the introduction of a French operatic company amongst us. To say that we view this event as a matter or congratulation, and as deserving our best encouragement, would be only to express a sentiment in which we have been anticipated by the proceedings of Friday evening last . . . In the last piece, "Les Souvenirs d'Enfance," the favourable opinion we had entertained of our Gallic visitants in the early part of the evening, was fully confirmed. Mr. Henry's Naiveté in this, and in the first piece, afforded considerable merriment to the audience. Indeed, the performances throughout, received, as they deserved, the hearty and reiterated plaudits of the whole house. While, however, we congratulate our newly arrived friends on their success - we congratulate the colonists no less on the valuable and unexpected acquisition they have in the presence of these strangers. Whether their sojourn amongst us be of long or of short duration, we confidently predict that their exertions will receive the warmest encouragement [3] . . . Vive la Compagnie Francaise! - Who could have persuaded Captain King, that fifty years should scarcely elapse, when on the ground where kangaroos held their gambols, and native blacks their corobera, an elegant theatre would be erected, and Vaudevilles orthodoxically represented therein!!!

ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Gidley King (first fleet office, and early governor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (22 March 1839), 2

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ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, March 22, 1839, the French Company will have the honor of representing
THE OLD WOMAN; an Opera, in one Act; Music by Fetis, the words by Scribe.
Characters - The Countess of Xenia, Madame Gautrot; Emilius, a French Officer, M. Minard; Leonard, a Painter, M. Henry; Madame Petcroff, Superintendent for the Countess, Madame Minard.
Airs sung during the Piece
No. 1 - Doux souvenir de la Patrie, duet, sung by Monsieurs Minard and Henry
No. 2 - Ou cher ille le Poule dix ans, trio, by Madame Gautrot, M. Minard, M. Henry.
No. 3 - Au beau pays de France, duet, Madame Gautrot, M. Minard
No. 4 - Je viens Madame avec Prudence, quartette. Mesdames Gautrot, Minard, Messrs. Minard, Henry
No. 5- Oui de utte terra Sauvage, song, by M. Henry
No. 6 - Madame and Monseigneur, quartette.
No. 7 - Finale, Chorus.
Between the first and second pieces will be sung The celebrated Song "Di piacer mi babra il cor," by Madame Gautrot;
the favorite song "Place au Factotum," Rossini (Largo el Factotum), M. Henry;
Andante de Mozart, O dolce concento, Madame Gautrot.
After which, THE HUNTER AND THE DAIRYMAID, a Comic Opera, in one Act;
Characters - Guillop, M. Minard ; Colas, M. Henry; Perrette, Madame Gautrot. Airs sung in the piece
No. 1 - Je suis perce jus qu 'aux os, air, sung by M. Henry.
No. 2 - Tant qu'il me reste le moindre espaer, M. Minard
No. 3 - He bien Colas, he bien Guillon! duet, Messieurs Minard and Henry
No. 4 - Le briquet frappe la pierre, air, M. Minard
No. 5 - Voila la petite Laiture, air, Madame Gautrot
No. 6 - Li vous trouvez dans la Plaine, air, M. Minard
No. 7 - Quand je trouvt a l'ecart, duet, Madame Gautrot and M. Minard
No. 8 - Voici mon prajet, air, Madame Gautrot
No. 9 - Helas jai repaudu mon lait, air, Madame Gautrot
No. 10 - Finale, Chorus, by all the Company.

FIRST PIECE: La vieille (opera comique, 1 act, Scribe, music by Fétis, 1826)

SECOND PIECE: Les deux chasseurs et la laitiere (opera comique, 1 act, Anseaume, music by Duny, 1763)

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (26 March 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862689

Our French artistes favored us with a second representation on Friday evening last, and confirmed the flattering opinion entertained by the public on their performances of the preceding week; and what gives a substantial zest to this reception is, that the applause was that of a well-filled house. Tbe opening piece was an opera, in one act, called La Vieille, and a very amusing trifle it is. Madame Gautrot played with great point and effect . . . Nor must we forget Madame Minard and M. Henry: we have not space particularise, further than to say that what was committed to their care, was well done . . . M. Henry sang Largo al Factotum, from the French adaptation of the Barber of Seville. He excused [sic, executed] it with much energy and vivacity, but his voice (a baritone) has not sufficient stamina for such a piece . . . The Hunter and the Dairy-Maid closed the evening's entertainment, and the audience seemed to depart highly gratified with what had been presented for their amusement . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (5 April 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12857931

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, April 5, 1839,
the French Operatic Company will have the honor of representing
THE DINNER TO MADELON, or, THE EAR CLIPPER, a Vaudeville in one Act, by Desaugiers.
Characters,- Benoit, a returned citizen, M. Henry; Vincent, his friend, M. Minard;
a Corporal, Mr. Jacobs; Maddon, Benoit's servant, Madame Minard.
After which, THE BUFFO, Opera Buffo, in one Act.
Characters - Cavatini, an italian singer, Monsieur Henry;
Benini, his servant, Monsieur Minard; Madame Barbeau, a great lover of music, Madame Minard;
Celestina, her daughter, Madame Gautrot.
Airs to be sung during the piece . . . [as above].
The evening's performance will terminate by
THE CHAMPAGNE PHILTRE, a Vaudeville in one Act, by Mellesville.
Gobergeot, a hairdresser, Monsieur Minard;
Eloi, a country booby, Monsieur Henry;
Catherine, a country girl, Mauame Gautrot; Mother Michelin, a retired suttler, Madame Minard.
The rest as in former bills . . .
J. LAZAR, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lewis Jacobs (local actor); John Lazar (theatre manager)

FIRST PIECE: Le diner de Madelon (vaudeville, 1 act, Désaugiers)

SECOND PIECE: Le bouffe et le tailleur (as above, 2ND TIME)

THIRD PIECE: Le philtre champenois; ou, L'élixir d'amour (vaudeville, Mélesville and Brazier, 1831)

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Herald (12 April 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12863218 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING. April 12, 1839, the last night of the French Company's performance in New South Wales, when will be represented
THE TURKISH DOCTOR, a comic opera, in one act. Music, by Nicolo.
Characters: - Kali (a Turkish Doctor), Monsieur Henri; Forlis (a Frenchman, a Slave of the Grand Vizier), Monsieur Minard; Adela (the Wife of Forlis, a Slave of Kali), Madame Gautrot; Bourzoula (the Wife of Kali), Madame Minard.
Airs to be sung during the piece:
No. 1 - "Without Pleasure and without Hope," a romance sung by Madame Gautrot
No. 2 - "Pleasure followed her footsteps," by Madame Minard.
No. 3 - "Let it he known to all whom it may Concern," by Monsieur Henry
No. 4 - A Trio, sung by Mesdames Gautrot, Minard, and Monsieur Henry.
No. 5 - "What Voice from these Gloomy Shores," by Monsieur Minard
No. 6 - A Quartett, Mesdames Gautrot and Minard, Messieurs Minard and Henry.
No. 7 - Finale.
Between No. 3 and 4, the grand air entitled "La Fauvette," will be sung by Madame Gautrot.
After which, THE HUNTERS AND THE DAIRYMAID, a comic opera in one act.
Characters - Guillot, Monsieur Minard; Colas, Monsieur Henry; Peretto, Madame Gautrot.
Airs sung in this piece: - . . . [as above] . . .

FIRST PIECE: Le médecin turc (comic opera, 1 act, Nicolo)

SECOND PIECE: Les deux chasseurs et la laitiere (as above, 2ND TIME)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (17 June 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32164496

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. SIMES' BENEFIT . . .
Mons. Henry, of the French Operatic Comppany, who has with great kindness volunteered his assistance, will appear and sing the celebrated bravura of "NON PIU ANDRAI," from the popular Opera of The Barber of Seville [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Simes (actor); the advertisement does not give the date of the benefit, which was 17 April; Henry's "bravura" was perhaps correctly "Largo al factotum"

? Batavia (1840-41):

"Vertrekkende Personen", Javasche courant (16 December 1840), 5

http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010503345:mpeg21:p005 

Henri Gautrot retourne en France.

"Scheepsberigten", Javasche courant (30 January 1841), 6

http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010502689:mpeg21:p006 

Vertrokken . . . Jan. 28. - Frans. schip Philantrope, J. Jayer, naar Samarang, passagiers . . . H. Gautrot . . .

"Scheepsberigten", Javasche courant (31 March 1841), 5

http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010502707:mpeg21:p005 

BATAVIA. Aangekomen . . . Maart 26 - Frans. schip Le Java J. Jager, van Samarang . . . passagiers . . . Gautrot . . .

HENRY, Caroline Margaret (Caroline Margaret HENRY; Miss HENRY; Mrs. H. B. NICHOLLS)

Musician, organist, teacher of pianoforte and harmonium, music importer, musicseller

Born Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1 August 1836; baptised Trinity church, Hobart, 28 August 1836; daughter of James HENRY and Esther LOVETT
Married Henry Berkley NICHOLLS (1828-1906), St. John's church, Launceston, TAS, 24 April 1858
Died Windsor, VIC, 30 March 1902, aged "65"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Caroline+Margaret+Henry+Nicholls+1836-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENRY-Caroline-Margaret (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Trinity, in the county of Buckingham, in the year 1836; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1084629; RGD32/1/2/ no 6962

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1084629 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-2/RGD32-1-2-P366 (DIGITISED)

No. 289 / 6962 / 28th August [1836] / [born] 1st August [1836] / Caroline Margaret [daughter of] / James and Esther / Henry / Hobart Town / Attorney's Clerk . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry (convict per Larkins, 1831) and Esther Lovett married at St. David's, Hobart, on 26 May 1834

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (4 May 1850), 285

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65976499 

MUSIC. - Miss Henry would be glad to receive a few pupils for instruction on the Piano Forte. Frederick street, 2nd May.

"Music", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 May 1850), 282

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65976504 

Miss Henry, the daughter of Mr. Henry in the office of Messrs. Gleadow & Henty, advertises tuition in the piano-forte. The young lady has had first-rate advantages of education herself in the accomplishment in which she proposes to instruct others, which guarrantces as well for her natural taste as for her qualifications.

"MUSICAL", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (4 May 1850), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36265902 

It will be seen by advertisement that Miss Henry purposes to give instructions on the pianoforte. This lady was introduced to the Launceston public at theage of ten years, when her performance commanded universal admiration. For the last eighteen months she has been under the instruction of Mr. Packer, the celebrated pianist of Hobart Town.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (pianist, teacher)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (27 September 1851), 618

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65575011 

New Music, ex Wycliffe, for Sale.
MISS HENRY has received, direct to her own order,
from the celebrated house of R. Cocks and Co., London,
a choice selection of Music, commencing with easy studies for beginners, and advancing gradually to the most difficult pieces.
Also, Hamilton's Modern Instruction Books, followed by 61 Favorite Airs, 68 exercises, and 12 chants,
fingured by Clerny [Czerny]. All the music is copyright.
N.B. Miss H. continues to give Lessons on the Piano Forte and Harmonium.
Frederick Street. Sept. 25.

"LAUNCESTON (From our special Correspondent) Oct. 29th, 1856", The Tasmanian Daily News [Hobart Town, TAS] (31 October 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202391024 

Last evening the Philharmonic Society gave a concert at the Cornwall Assembly Rooms . . . It must be remembered that this society, or rather singing class, has only been formed for about a year, and how much must have been done before Mr. Adams and his pupils could regale their friends with the pleasant concert of last evening . . . Some praise is surely due to Mr. John Adams for what he has done for the advancement of musical taste in Launceston: there can be no doubt that he is a gifted musician, and that in following his profession he will be a real benefactor to Launceston . . . Miss Henry, the organist of St. John's, accompanied on the piano, and the Rev. - Brooke presided at the harmonium; besides, the German Wind Band assisted in some of the pieces. All the performers ably supported the conducting of the maestro. There; must have been some sixty voices in all, which well expressed and sustained the ideas of the several authors whose works were sung . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Adams (conductor); Warren Auber Brooke (pianist); Launceston Philharmonic Society (association); Cornwall Assembly Rooms (Launceston venue)

"LAUNCESTON PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Launceston Examiner (16 May 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36301377 

The above society gave their usual quarterly Concert last evening, at the Cornwall Hotel. The room was crowded, and the performance highly creditable, both to the members and their talented conductor. The first part, as, will be seen by the programme, consisted of anthems and other sacred pieces, and the other two parts embraced an agreeable mixture of Songs, Glees, and Madrigals . . . The Fairie's Song, from Midsummer Night's Dream, was very expressively given by Miss Henry, who was deservedly encored. "Where the bee sucks," in the second part; was also encored - and the whole of the pieces were rapturously applauded . . .

1858, marriages in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:859846; RGD37/1/17 no 478

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/859846 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-17/RGD37-1-17P225 (DIGITISED)

No. 19 / 478 / 24 April 1858 St. John Church Launceston /
Henry Berkeley Nickolls / 29 / Gentleman / . . . Bachelor and
and Caroline Margaret Henry / 21 / Gentlewoman / . . . Spinster . . .

"LONGFORD (From a Correspondent)", The Cornwall Chronicle (13 October 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65987885 

One of the most brilliant entertainments ever given at Longford, took place in Mrs. Noake's large Assembly Rooms on Friday evening last [8 October] . . . Mrs. Nickolls played a most brilliant pianoforte piece - "I'm afloat" . . . Mrs. Nicholl's again performed a pianoforte solo . . .

"GRAND CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 September 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66025540 

On Monday evening a grand vocal and instrumental concert was given in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute in aid of the widow of the late Mr. Jesse Biggs. The large hall was well filled by a fashionable audience, though all classes were well represented . . . The concert commenced with Auber's overture to "Masaniello," by ten performers - Mr. Thos. Sharp, Mr. Abbott, and Mr. Chick (violins), Mr. Wm. Sharp (double bass), Mr. Joscelyne and Mr. A. Hart (violoncellos), Mr. C. Galvin (clarionet), Mr. J. M. Davies (flute), Mr. A. Day and Mr. R. D. Harris (cornets), and Mrs. H. B. Nicholls presided at the pianoforte. The overture was excellently performed, in perfect time, and with fine effect. It gave entire satisfaction, and elicited universal applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jesse Biggs (musician, deceased); Thomas and William Sharp (violin and double bass, son and father); W. Abbott (violin); John Chick (violin); Samuel Joscelyne (cello); Anthony Hart (cello); Charles Galvin (clarinet); John Morris Davies (flute); Andrew John Day (cornet); Robert Douglas Harris (cornet); Mechanics' Institute (Launceston venue)

"REMINISCENCES. [BY. B]", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (12 November 1892), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39477627

. . . About 59 years since (1833) my father arrived here from England, and on the first Sunday all or his arrival attended worship in St. John's Church. The singing, such as it was, was chiefly noticeable from the absence of instrumertal aid, though an organ, resplendent in its polished oak case with gilt pipes, stood in the gallery. As he was leaving the church, my father enquired from the verger the reason of the organ's silence, and received for answer, "The organist in serving a sentence in the chain gang, so we can't have any music." Some years later than this Mrs. Nairn became organist; at one time the post was occupied by Mr. Beckford, who, being unfortunate in farming pursuits, removed to town and entered into business . . . I believe Miss Henry, now Mrs. H. B. Nicholls, was at one time organist at St. John's, then Mr. William Snelling, afterwards Mr. Tom Sharp, who held the post for many years. He added as octave of pedals to the organ, which, though an instrument of exceptional sweetness and mellowness of tone, was without these necessary aids to modern playing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: "B" = Henry Button (memoirist), son of Thomas Button (early settler); Catherine Nairn (organist); Thomas Leaman Beckford (organist); William Henry Snelling (organist); Thomas Sharp (organist); St. John's church (Launceston)

"Deaths", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (31 March 1902), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9580520 

NICHOLLS. - On March 30, 1902, at her residence, Windsor, Victoria, Caroline Margaret, the wife of H. B. Nicholls, aged 65.

HENSLER, William L. (William L. HENSLER)

American musician, composer (? never came to Australia)

Active Cuthbert, Georgia, USA, c. 1854

https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1714783 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENSLER-William-L (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Southern Christian advocate [Charleston, SC, USA] (18 August 1854), 3

https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn87065702/1854-08-18/ed-1/?sp=3 

ANDREW FEMALE COLLEGE, CUTHBERT, GA.
Augustus Alden, A. M., President elect . . .
MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Prof. W. L. Hensler, Principal . . .
- F. X. FORSTER, Sec. Faculty.

Musical work:

Australia polks (USA, 1854)

Australia polka composed by W. L. Hensler (Baltimore: Miller and Beacham, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/230268061 

https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1854.250880 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], Richmond enquirer [VC, USA] (14 February 14 1854), 2

https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84024735/1854-02-14/ed-1/?sp=2 (DIGITISED)

NEW MUSIC. . . . Australia Polka; by W. L. Hensler . . . RANDOLPH'S Book Store and Bindery.

HENSLOWE, Francis Hartwell (Francis Hartwell HENSLOWE; F. H. HENSLOWE; Mr. HENSLOWE)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, pianist, violinist, vocalist, composer, public servant

Born London, England, 28 April 1811; baptised Fulham, 9 June 1811; son of Edward Prentis HENSLOWE and Cecilia Maria BARTHÉLEMON
Married Anne Rock ALLWOOD (1810-1859), All Saints, Cranham, Essex, England, 19 September 1836
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 25 July 1839 (per Strathfieldsay, from Plymouth, 8 April)
Departed Hobart, TAS, April 1864 (per Bombay via Melbourne, 26 April, for India)
Died Lee, Kent, England, 10 May 1878, aged "67"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Francis+Hartwell+Henslowe+1811-1878 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462668 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Hartwell_Henslowe (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENSLOWE-Francis-Hartwell (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Henslowe has the makings of one of the more interestingly varied early colonial biographies, having been a fine and quite prolific amateur composer, and a leading civil servant, a clerk of Tasmania's Legislative Council from 1851 and of the elected Assembly from 1858. He also has a very interesting lineage.

He was born in London, three years after the death of his celebrated composer grandfather, François Hippolyte Barthélemon (1741-1808), Haydn's London friend and host. His mother, presumably also his music teacher, Celia Maria Barthélemon-Henslowe (1767-1859), was also a concert pianist and published composer before her marriage in 1797. She, in turn, received lessons from her family's house-guest, Haydn. Her published works include the cantata The capture of the Cape of Good Hope (1795), and three piano sonatas, the third, Sonata, op. 3 (1794), dedicated to Haydn. She, and evidently Francis too, believed that an ancestor, Anthony Young, had composed the tune of God save the king for Charles I.

In July 1839, Henslowe and his wife arrived in Sydney, where her father Robert Allwood was a leading Episcopalian clergyman, intending to open a school. But they moved on to Hobart in 1841, where Henslowe was appointed private secretary to governor John Franklin.

In a letter (Jane and John Franklin to Mrs. Simpkinson, 23 February 1841), the Franklins wrote:

You will be glad to know that I find Mr. Henslowe a very good Secretary, he is gentlemanly and mild in his manners, and very assiduous in the performance of his duties. His wife is a lady-like person, both she and he keep very retired and have no desire to enter into any of the Society here.

When Franklin left Tasmania in 1842, he appointed Henslowe police magistrate of Campbell Town. Though Henslowe published a large number of musical works in Hobart, only a few public performances are recorded.

Henslowe left Australia for India in the mid-1860s, and died in England in 1878. The English author and song composer Fanny Henslowe (Frances Harriot Henslowe, 1804-1886) was his sister.

Documentation:

Baptisms, Fulham, 1811; register 1790-1812; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1624/records/160713121 (PAYWALL)

Francis Hartwell Son of / Edward Prentis & Cecilia Maria Henslowe / [born] April 28 1811 / [baptised] [June] 9

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Prentis Henslowe (1772-1857) and Cecilia Maria Barthélémon (1767-1859) married at St. Mary, Lambeth, on 12 January 1787

Marriages, All Saints, Cranham, Esses, 1836; England marriages

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=R_850003731 (PAYWALL)

19 September 1836 / Francis Hartwell Henslowe and Anne Rock Allwood

"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (27 July 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2544474

. . . on Thursday last [25 July] . . .
From Plymouth, same day, whence she sailed the 8th April, the barque Strathfieldsay, 476 tons, Captain Spence, with 265 Emigrants. Passengers, cabin - . . . Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Henslowe and child [sic] . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 December 1840), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2549089 

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. BLACKMAN,
On MONDAY, the 28th December, at Eleven o'Clock precisely,
by order of --- Henslowe, Esq., at his residence, Fort-street,
VERY superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of . . .
elegant Four-post Bedsteads, with Mosquito Curtains,
and a superior Pianoforte . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . Departures", The Temperance Advocate and Australasian Commercial and Agricultural Intelligencer [Sydney, NSW] (3 February 1841), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228131945 

. . . the 26th ult. . . . For Hobart Town same day, the schooner "Marian Watson," Capt. Richards, with sundries. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Henslow and family . . .

"GOVERNMENT NOTICE. No.44", The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (5 February 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2957126

Colonial Secretary's Office, 4th February, 1841.
The Lieutenant-Governor has been pleased to appoint Francis Hartwell Henslow, Esquire, to be his Excellency's Private Secretary, vice R. C. Gunn, Esquire, resigned.
By His Excellency's command, M. FORSTER.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Franklin (governor)

"THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY . . . THE BALL", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (30 May 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8753641 

. . . The company began to arrive soon after nine o'clock, and were ushered into the vice-regal presence with all due formality, by Messrs. Bagot and Henslowe, the former acting as Master of the Ceremonies, the duties of which he performed with a most accomplished suavity - and the latter as his sub., or assistant. After a few couples had arrived, the fine band of the 51st K. O. L.I. gave note of preparation that the business of the evening might be commenced; whereupon sundry parties were formed for quadrilles, gallopades, and waltzes and I can assure you, my dear friend, though I have seen more elegant dancers, and more graceful dancing, I seldom saw this agreeable and exhilirating amusement more heartily partaken of. It struck me, however, as it did my friend Beloved who accompanied me, that considerable improvement had taken place in the practice of the art, which I attributed to the example which has been so laudably set at our Theatre by our select corps de ballet, and to the successful tuition of Signor Carandini, whose appointment to the professional chair in our Colonial College evinces the high merit in which his talents and character are held by the community. Lady Franklin and Sir John, their dancing days being over, derived great delight from beholding the enjoyment of their guests, whose pleasure would have been enhanced, had a project I accidentally heard talked of been put in practice. This was no other than the performance of the Minuet de la Cour, by the two most distinguished personages present, and I do think this occurrence would have taken place, but for the better sense and modesty of one of the parties interested . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Bagot (aide-de-camp, 51st regiment); Gerome Carandini (dancing master); Band of the 51st Regiment (military)

"BALL AT CAMPBELL TOWN", Colonial Times (21 September 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761387 

A ball was held at the Subscription Rooms, Campbell Town, on the 16th, attended principally by the inhabitants of the district, and resembled more a private than a public assembly. For elegance in dress and personal charms Tasmania may indeed be proud of her daughters. The dancing was kept up until nearly daylight, and from the joyous appearance of the youthful part of the company, the night seemed hardly long enough. This is the first of a series of balls intended to promote a friendly intercourse among the families in the district. The rooms were elegantly fitted up with evergreens and beautiful flowers, the music excellent, under the direction of Mr. Leffler, and great credit is due to the stewards (more especially the master of the ceremonies, F. H. Henslowe, Esq., P.M.), for the gentlemanly way they performed their duties.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Leffler (musician); see also "CAMPBELL TOWN (From our own Reporter)", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (18 September 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65981769 

"CAMPBELL TOWN BALL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (20 May 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65979575 

There were about seventy or eighty ladies and gentlemen in attendance at this ball, on Thursday evening, being the elite of the Campbell Town and other Districts; several visitors from Launceston also graced the assembly with their presence. The arrangements were superintended by Mr. Henslowe, the police magistrate, to whose urbanity and active attention to the wants of the company, may be attributed the great satisfaction experienced on all hands, and the general desire expressed for more frequent meetings of the kind. The band was under the directorship of Mr. Howson, senior, and was of a first rate character; we are glad to find that Mr. Howson's services are appreciated in the interior, as well as in town, and he has the best wishes of his numerous friends. The refreshments provided were ample and excellent; and, upon the whole, there was no one circumstance to mar the gratification of the company, but every thing to enhance it.

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Howson (musician)

Diary entry, George Boyes, 18 August 1848, Hobart, VDL (TAS); diary, 30 August 1847 to 29 September 1848; University of Tasmania Library Special and Rare Materials Collection

https://eprints.utas.edu.au/9771 (DIGITISED - PDF)

(79) [1848] August 18 . . .
Henslowe sent me a letter introducing the bearer as a lady who had resided at Campbell Town some years giving Lessons in Music to the Children but having completed their education is now out of work. He requests me to be civil to her and assist her [?] by recommendations & c. She is an Irishwoman and one of the liveliest if not most eccentric of Erin's daughters. Her whole form shook with nervous agitation and she really talked about pupils as though there was no doubt of her success and that a whole orchestra was just now waiting to receive their finishing touches of Harmony from her master hand . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Boyes (musical amateur, public servant, diarist); Marian Maria Chester (musician, vocalist, teacher)

"THE CAMPBELL TOWN WALTZES", The Hobart Town Advertiser (11 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264605781 

. . . The sacred music which has been produced among us by the composer of these waltzes is in the hands of our musical readers, to whom it may not he uninteresting to learn that he is a descendant of the composers of both our National Anthems. Much conjecture and ignorant controversy have been expended upon the question "Who was the composer of God save the Queen?" We have ascertained from this gentleman facts which completely set the matter at rest.
The Royal Anthem of England was composed by ANTHONY YOUNG.
ANTHONY YOUNG. - Sir Peter Young, of Seytown, was preceptor to King James the First, and one of the commissioners to negociate the King's marriage in Denmark (1589). His son Alexander Young came to England with the King, as Usher of his Chamber (Jochear of the King his Chalmer), and in 1619 his descendant, Anthony Young, who retained all the devoted allegiance of his ancestors to the unfortunate House of Stuart, composed the beautiful melody which is now so inseparably associated with the glory of the British arms. The original words were the following: -
God save great Charles our King,
Long live our noble King,
God save the King . . .
Now Anthony Young's son Charles was the father of Charles Young, Esq. of the Treasury (who was born in 1715, the same year as Prince Charles Edward), and of CECILIA who married the composer of the then national melody, Dr. Thomas Augustine Arne . . .
Charles Young, the younger, Mrs. Arne's brother had two daughters, Isabella married in the Hon. John Scott, brother of Henry, Earl of Deloraine and grandson to James, Duke of Monmouth, son of King Charles the Second,
and Mary, married to Francois Hippolite Barthelemon of Bordeaux, whose only daughter Cecelia Maria married Captain E. P. Henslowe, of the 15th King's Light Dragoons (Hussars), second son of Sir John Henslowe, Chief Surveyor of the Navy.
This lady who is still living, on the decease of her great aunt, Mrs. Arne (grand daughter of Anthony Young) received a legacy of 100l. which had been set apart from the pension above alluded to, and which Mrs. Arne enjoyed only a very few year's before her death (1789).
These particulars were communicated to us by Mr. Henslowe, of Campbell Town . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anthony Young ("composer of God save the king"); Charles Young (1686-1758); Anthony Young (1683-1747); Thomas Augustine Arne (composer); Cecilia Maria Barthélemon (Henslowe's mother)

"CONCERT", The Courier (7 June 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240628 

M. Del Sarte's concert takes place to-morrow evening at his rooms, Harrington-street, A most attractive programme has been issued, and all the available talent of Hobart Town has been secured for the occasion. A new ballad, entitled "Farewell," composed by M. Del Sarte, and dedicated to F. H. Henslowe, Esq., will be sung for the first time by the composer.

ASSOCIATIONS: Camille Del Sarte (composer, vocalist); Del Sarte's Rooms (Hobart venue)

"GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (8 May 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65732216 

The weather on Thursday evening [6 May] proved very unpropitious for the Grand Concert given in the Cornwall Assembly Room, in aid of the above fund . . . but notwithstanding the disagreeable state of the weather, seldom has a more brilliant Assembly been seen in Launceston, than took part in, or were present at, the performance of Haydn's Grand Oratorio of the Creation . . . and the brilliant performance of the sublime Oratorio was received with most rapturous applause . . .

And see also "DRAMATIC & MUSICAL NOTES (By Touchstone)", The Tasmanian [Launceston, TAS] (26 November 1892), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200321653 

. . . At the time of the Indian mutiny the [Sacred Harmonic] society united with the Philharmonic and produced the "Creation" in aid of the fund for the wounded, which was a great success, the tickets being 10s 6d and 7s 6d, and the proceeds upwards of £600. The leading parts were - Miss Lucy Chambers, soprano; Mrs. Hamilton, contralto; Mr. Henslow, Hobart, tenor; Mr. Farquharson, bass; Mr. J. Adams, conductor; Rev. W. A. Brook, pianist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Chambers (vocalist); Emma Hamilton (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); John Adams (conductor); Warren Auber Brooke (pianist); Launceston Sacred Harmonic Society (association); Launceston Philharmonic Society (association); Cornwall Assembly Rooms (Launceston venue)

"THE ORATORIO. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7", The Hobart Town Advertiser (9 February 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264683647 

The Performance of Handel's Messiah, came off, as announced, this evening, at the Town Hall . . . The fact that the pecuniary results were to be devoted to the Benevolent Society's funds tended to enhance the interest in the arrangements. The Glee Club, under whose auspices the performance was got up, and for the success of which we are so much indebted to the Conductor, Mr. Tapfield, made no hesitation in affirmatively responding to the suggestion of the Executive of the Benevolent Society to give a Concert in aid of the Funds . . .

And see also, "MUSIC & MUSICIANS . . . Hobart's Music in Earlier Days . . . FIRST PERFORMANCE OF 'THE MESSIAH'", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (29 August 1928), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29774597 

. . . In 1862 [sic, 1860] Mr. S. Taplfield's Glee Club invited musicians from all parts of the colony to help in the production of "The Messiah," for the benefit of the Benevolent Society, which had just been started . . . The ballroom at Government House, which stood on the ground now known as Franklin Square, was specially fitted up, Sir Henry and Lady Young showing great interest. Mr. S. Tapfleld conducted, Herr Julius Budee was at the piano and Mr. W. Russell led the orchestra, which included: Violins, Thomas Sharpe, jun., F. H. Henslowe, A. J. Dentith . . . Mr. F. H. Henslowe sang "Comfort Ye" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Tapfield (conductor); Julius Buddee (pianist); William Wilkins Russell (violin, leader); Thomas Sharp (violin); Alfred Jackson Dentith (violin); Hobart Town Glee Club (association)

"CLERKSHIP OF THE ASSEMBLY", The Mercury (6 April 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8825477

WE stated some months ago that Mr. F. H. Henslowe, clerk of the Legislative Assembly, had applied for leave to retire on a pension on account of his failing general health. That has been granted, and that gentleman retires on a pension of £230 a year, and leaves Tasmania immediately for Melbourne, whence he will embark by the first overland mail for India, where he has obtained remunerative employment, not at all detrimental to health, under Major Cotton, on the irrigation survey staff . . .

"MELBOURNE. CLEARED OUT", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (2 May 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60579973

April 30. - B.M.S.S. Bombay, 808 tons, Burne, for Galle. Passengers . . . For Madras: Mr., Mrs., and Miss F. Henslowe . . .

"THE LATE MR. F. H. HENSLOWE", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (11 July 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8965263

We have to record the death of another gentleman formerly resident in this colony, Mr. Francis Hartwell Henslowe, who died on the 10th May last, at his late residence, Lee, Kent, England. Deceased was son of the Rev. Mr. Henslowe (author of some beautiful sermons), and a brother of Miss Henslowe, the accomplished and celebrated poetess. He was also nephew of Professor Henslowe, who wrote on Botany, and also brother of Capt. Henslowe, R.N., a Knight of Windsor, still living in Hobart Town. Deceased originally went from his native county, Kent, to New South Wales with the view of starting an educational establishment; but his plans were altered and arriving in Tasmania in 1841, he became Private Secretary to Sir John Franklin, Lieut.-Governor of this colony. When His Excellency left in 1842, he appointed Mr. Henslowe, Police Magistrate of Campbell Town. After filling that situation for five or six years, he was appointed Clerk of the Executive and Legislative Councils. On the establishment of Representative Government in 1856, he became Clerk to the House of Assembly, and in that capacity did good service in organizing the form of the Journals of Parliament, and from his amiable and obliging disposition, secured the esteem of the members of the House. He was recognised as an authority on constitutional points. He continued to hold the position until April, 1864, when he was permitted to retire on the ground of indifferent health and weak eyesight, the pension awarded him being £230, which by his death now of course falls in . . . Soon afterwards Mr. Henslowe embarked for India, and the change of climate having, it is presumed, favourably influenced his health, he accepted the position of manager of one of the large Madras Irrigation Companies, which he held for ten years with a salary of £1,500 a year, when the Company broke up, and he went back to England, three or four years ago. Mr. Henslowe married a daughter of Canon Allwood, of the diocese of New South Wales, by whom he had two sons and two daughters . . . He had a great taste for music, and composed several songs, which were published in the colony. He was a member of the original Scientific Society, from which sprang the Royal Society of Tasmania . . . As Mr. Henslowe was said to be 58 years old when he was pensioned, he must have been in his 72nd year [sic] at the time of his death.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Stevens Henslowe (brother, botanist); Fanny Henslowe (Frances Harriot Henslowe, 1804-1886, sister); Robert Allwood (father-in-law)

Musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

Song of Zion, nos. 1 to 4 (1849):

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9855226 (Libraries Tasmania)

Song of Zion, no. 1 (June 1849)

Songs of Zion no. 1, Psalm XIX, "Thy glory, Lord, the heavens declare", dedicated to Mrs. Edward Prentis Henslowe, the words by James Montgomery, the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe (Hobart Town: Printed by Thos. Browne, [1849])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931446 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179554136 (DIGITISED)

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-703701 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: James Montgomery (Scottish hymn writer); Cecilia Maria Henslowe (mother, dedicatee); Thomas Browne (printer)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (19 June 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264604103 

NEW MUSIC. Just Published. PRICE 1s.
NO. 1 of "SONGS OF ZION: BY F. H. HENSLOWE, ESQ.,
May be had of the Printer, Mr. Browne, No - Macquarie-street; and of all Booksellers.

"NEW MUSIC", Launceston Examiner (20 June 1849), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36257711 

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a piece of new music, composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., of Hamilton; it is called the "Song of Zion."

"MUSIC", The Britannia and Trades' Advocate (21 June 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226536750 

We have been favoured with a piece of music lithographed by Mr. Brown of Macquarie-street. The notes and lining are well executed, and if the letters are not so distinct as they should be, they are at any rate a promise of something better, which may be effected by greater experience.

"NEW MUSIC", The Courier (23 June 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2965672 

Songs of Zion, No. 1. Psalm xix. "Thy glory, Lord, the Heavens declare."
Dedicated to Mrs. Edward Prentis Henslowe; the words by James Montgomery; the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe;
lithographed by Thomas Browne, 31, Macquarie-street.
We have been favoured with a copy of the above, and welcome it it at an acquisition to our musical store, more especially as the composer has happily carried out the conception of the poet, and it a denizen of our isle. The lithographic execution of Mr. Browne reflects credit upon him as an artist, the work being beautifully printed.

Song of Zion, no. 2 (August 1849)

Songs of Zion no. 2, Psalm 39, "Lord, let me know mine end", dedicated to Mrs. Eden, the words by James Montgomery, the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe (Hobart Town: Printed by Thos. Browne, [1849])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931447 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179554480 (DIGITISED)

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-704032 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (27 July 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264604443 

NEW MUSIC. JUST PUBLISHED, "WHERE IS THY HOME!"
And No. 1 of the "Songs of Zion," Bv F. HARTWELL HENSLOWE, ESQ.
Also, nearly ready, No. 2 of the "Songs of Zion."
MAY be had of the Printer, Mr. Browne, 31, Macquarie street, and of all Booksellers. July 16.

"NEW MUSIC", The Courier (8 August 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2965319 

We have received No. II. of the "Songs of Zion," dedicated to Mrs Eden. The words are a paraphrase of the 39th Psalm, by James Montgomery, Esq.; the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe, Esq., Assistant Police Magistrate of Campbell Town. The lithographic portion, like those which nave before issued from the same press, does the artist credit.

"NEW MUSIC", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (8 August 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163504614 

We acknowledge the receipt of another piece of Music from the lythographic press of our townsman Mr. I. Browne [sic] - the 39th Psalm, 'Lord let me know mine end.' - The words are by James Montgomery, the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe, Esq., and dedicated to Mrs. Eden. The Music is in the key of C, commencing with a sweet introduction, with several crescendo and minuendo passages, which add much to the piece. The price being moderate we hope the production of such music will be successful.

Song of Zion, no. 3 (November 1849)

Songs of Zion no. 3, Psalm 43, "Judge me Lord in righteousness", dedicated to Miss Mary Louisa Boyle, the words by James Montgomery, the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe (Hobart Town: Printed by Thos. Browne, [1849])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156931448 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179554944 (DIGITISED)

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-704035 (DIGITISED)

Song of Zion, no. 4 (November 1849)

Songs of Zion no. 4, Psalm 130, "Out of the depths of woe", dedicated to Mrs. Francis Hartwell Henslowe, the words by James Montgomery, the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe (Hobart Town: Printed by Thos. Browne, [1849])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/171071678 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179555403 (DIGITISED)

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-704036 (DIGITISED)

"NEW MUSIC", The Hobart Town Advertiser (8 November 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264608205 

We have to acknowledge the receipt of Nos. 3 and 4 of the Songs of Zion, composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., of Campbell Town. They are quite equal to the two former productions of this gentleman, and the lithographic printing does much credit to Mr. Browne.

"NEW MUSIC", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (9 November 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173058378 

We have been kindly favoured with two copies of No. 3, and 4, of the SONGS OF ZION, dedicated to Mrs. F. H. Henslowe, - by F. H. Henslowe, Esq. The style of these productions is simple, and well adapted to the words. The piece No. 4, "Out of the depths of woe" is full of solemn feelings, and the accompaniement full of harmony; the passage "Lord I am knocking at thy gate, open and take me in," has a very good effect. No. 3," Judge me Lord in Righteousness" is equally commendable. Those pieces, will, we have no doubt, be fully appreciated by all lovers of good music, whose taste is not perverted by the all invading Fioritturi of the Italian school. We must not omit lo say that the Lithographic printing is unexceptionable, and reflects great credit on Mr. Brown.

"Sacred Music", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (21 November 1849), 824

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65574518 

We acknowledge the receipt of the "Songs of Zion," composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., police magistrate of Campbell Town. The melodies are very beautiful; if we may be allowed to judge of musical talent and taste, we can confidently assert from the examples we have seen that Mr. Henslowe is an artiste of no mean order. These "songs" are very neatly lithographed by Mr. Thomas Browne.

Where is thy home? (July 1849)

Where is thy home? the words from "The rectory of Valehead" by the Rev'd Robert Wilson Evans M.A., composed and dedicated to the hon. Mrs. Spring Rice, by Francis Hartwell Henslowe Esq're (Hobart Town: Printed by T. Browne, [1849])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854409 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538588 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AUTAS001131821845/AUTAS001131821845P265 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Wilson Evans (poet, cleric); Mrs. Spring Rice (dedicatee, English)

"NEW MUSIC", The Hobart Town Advertiser (13 July 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264604331 

We have received another piece of music, "Where is thy Home?" composed by Mr. Henslowe, and dedicated to the Hon. Mrs. Spring Rice. The words are from "The Rectory of Valehead," by the Rev. R. W. Evans, M.A. The music is well arranged for the piano and four voices, and will form a very desirable addition to a collection of music. The lithographic printing, by Mr. Browne, is exceedingly well done, and reflects much credit on him.

"COLONIAL MUSIC", Launceston Examiner (14 July 1849), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36257893 

We have to acknowledge the receipt of another piece of music composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., of Campbell Town, entitled "Where is thy home?" It is dedicated to the Hon. Mrs. Spring Rice, and the words are taken from the Rectory of Valehhead, by the Rev. Robert Wilson Evans, M.A. There is considerable taste displayed in the composition of the music. It has been lithographed by Mr. Thomas Browne, of Hobart Town, and though not entirely free from errors, reflects credit upon the artist. Some of the notes which should have stood alone are tied together, and others which required to be connected are without the customary sign. A little attention would obviate this: if we mistake not, music is one of the various sciences with which Mr. Browne is conversant.

"MUSIC", The Courier (4 August 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2965362 

The appearance of another piece of music, the composition of F. H. Henslowe, Esq., of Campbell Town, the words from the Rectory of Valehead, "Where is thy Home," has been duly announced; we may therefore expect it will receive the attention of our musical friends. We believe it is the intention of Mr. Henslowe, if the encouragement of the public be equal to a fair proportion of the expense incurred by him in his desire to promote the development of musical taste in colony, to publish others.

"MUSIC", Colonial Times (7 August 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8765440 

We have to acknowledge the receipt of three pieces of Music composed by Mr. Henslowe. "Where is thy Home," we consider the best piece, and the most melodious. The style in which they are got up deserves great praise, the music being clearly and neatly printed. The work is highly crcditable to the colony, and we think will be duly appreciated by the lovers of the art.

Letter, from Francis Hartwell Henslowe, Campbell Town, VDL (TAS), 17 August 1849, to Charles Dickens, London; sending copies of Songs of Zion nos. 1 and 2, and Where is thy home;
in the Misses Dickens' bound volume of printed vocal sheet music, State Library of New South Wales

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv05P0GB3g/VPqW6dPxwdeOQ (DIGITISED)

[1r] Campbell Town, Van Diemen's Land, 17 August 1849

Sir, Out of thousands of strangers whom your genius has attached to you with all the affection and more than the veneration of familiar friends I doubt not that there are many who imagine that their talents give them a right (or at least an excuse) to importune you, Charles Dickens Esq. & & & [with] [1v] with their productions, & thus you are therefore in the habit of looking at strange packets with suspicion and dread. Nevertheless as I venture to approach you in all humility of insignificance without a shadow of a claim in respect of talent, I trust that this natural dread will not cause you to reject an offering from "underneath the world" which has no claim upon your interest [2r] save the motives which have left to its taking its present form and the spirit in which this offering is made to you.

You may easily imagine that at the Antipodes, even tho' the privations may not be so great, the yearning for Home and Home appreciations are pretty easily as powerful as in your ideal of desolation, the Valley of Eden.

Driven into this banishment by the delicate health of my wife [2v] my chief relaxation from official duties has been music, and as but little sympathy in such pursuits is to be found in Antipodean society, I have been induced to note down occasionally (for communication to dear friends far away) ideas of melody which under other circumstances would not have been deemed worthy of being committed to paper. The motive which has induced me to publish in this Colony these crude [3r] productions has been a desire to encourage among the young people of the district committed to my charge the cultivation of more intellectual & refined tastes than are generally thought of in "the Bush."

But why trouble you with them? I am led to take this liberty because that desire to humanise, which in your case associated with transcendent forces has worked out such glorious results, has had a share in calling these productions into existence - and I have [3v] formed a hope that you would look upon Music composed & printed in Van Diemen's Land under such an influence, however deficient in merit on the score of beauty or originality with curiosity if not with interest. If this hope has been deceptive, pardon me.

If otherwise accept this offering as an humble tribute to a genius which I look up to as an instrument in the Hand of God for the best and highest ends, from one who has many and many a [4r] time felt its holy & softening affect not only in his own case but in that of those who are most dear to him. Your being the only individual (out of the immediate sphere of my relations & friends) upon whom I have obtained these things may I hope be an additional excuse for my presumption.

[4v] That you may long live to wield the power which has hitherto so successfully and so religiously been excited for the noblest purposes,
Sir, your most obedient Humble Servant
Fr. Hartwell Henslowe.

[PS] With reference to "Where is thy Home" it may be mentioned that I had the good fortune many years ago to be a pupil of Mr. Evans at Trinity College Cambridge.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Dickens (novelist)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv05P0GB3g/vx8mq5a2E4ajJ (ATTACHMENT 1 - Songs of Zion 1)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv05P0GB3g/xemKJ2rdGEZa (ATTACHMENT 2 - Songs of Zion 2)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv05P0GB3g/KaPzN5PEQBbAa (ATTACHMENT 3 - Where is thy home)

The Campbell-Town waltzes ("1849"; January 1850)

The Campbell-Town waltzes, dedicated to the ladies of the district (Hobart Town: Thomas Browne, lithographic printer, 1849)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854859 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-574440 (DIGITISED - Libraries Tasmania)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvBeQLVlZl (DIGITISED - SLNSW)

Libraries Tasmania copy autographed: "Eliza Richardson, from the composer, Nov. 1851"

"THE CAMPBELL TOWN WALTZES", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (5 January 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173056702 

We have just room to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of a beautiful piece of music, entitled as above, and dedicated to the ladies of that district, by Mr. Henslowe. The euphony and composition, is in the author's usual style: and constitutes no mean specimen of his highly pleasing capabilities in the musical art. The lithographic department has been ably executed by Mr. Browne, who is happy, not only in such a patron as Mr. Henslowe, but likewise for the very creditable manner in which the pieces are published.

"NEW MUSIC", The Courier (5 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2963942 

Mr. Henslowe has just published "The Campbell Town Waltzes," a copy of which he has favoured us with. These waltzes are dedicated to the ladies of the district, and are lithographed by the same artist who performed the previous work for Mr. Henslowe, Mr. Thomas Browne of Macquarie-street. The music consists of the Greenhill, Rockford and Streanshall Waltzes, with the Rockford and Syndal Polkas. The title page is embellished by a view of Campbell Town.

"NEW MUSIC", Colonial Times (8 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8766377 

The Campbell Town Waltzes, dedicated to the ladies of that district, with a view of that rural spot excellently lithographed by Mr. Thomas Browne, have been published by Mr. Henslowe. The music, which is a highly creditable composition, consists of the Green Hill, Rockford, and Streanshall Waltzes, together with the Syndal and Rockford Polkas. We have been favored with a copy from the talented publisher, and unhesitatingly recommend the present work to the lovers of harmony.

"THE CAMPBELL TOWN WALTZES. Dedicated to the Ladies of the District", The Hobart Town Advertiser (11 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264605781 

WE have received a copy of this publication, and rejoice to meet with one so creditable as an indication of the slate of art in this colony in three of its branches. The lithographical execution is in Mr. Browne's well-known style, and may, we think, fairly stand the test of comparison with similar works produced in Europe under all the advantages attending a plentiful supply of mechanical labour with constant practice. The sketch of Campbell Town, which appears on the title-page, is from the able pencil of one as much distinguished by his varied accomplishments, as by the transcendent talents which command our admiration and respect. The music is graceful in effect and easy of execution, and as such we recommend it to those fair pianists who are now eagerly looking for novelty and variety, to assist in keeping up that round of gaiety und mirth which it is the undoubted privilege of youth to indulge in at this season of the year. The collection consists of four waltzes and two polkas, named respectfully after some of those residences in the district of Campbell Town which are so often the scenes of genuine Tasmanian hospitality. We hail with pleasure the appearance of such a publication, as evidence of a desire to promote kindly and social feelings, as well as to encourage a taste for refined pursuits and amusements . . .

The song of the fairies (July-August 1854)

The song of the fairies; vocal trio, words from Bulwer's Pilgrims of the Rhine

NO COPY IDENTIFIED; music probably in unpublished in manuscript only;
The words from "The song of the fairies in the ruins of Heidelberg":
[From the woods and the glossy green . . . / Lightly we tread these halls around . . .]

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=AzpXAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA231 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], The Courier (31 July 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2244108 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
PROGRAMME OF MR. LAVENU'S GRAND CONCERT.
TO-MORROW EVENING, 1ST AUGUST . . .
PART II . . . Trio, "The Song of the Fairies," (from Bulwer's Pilgrims of the Rhine) - F. R. Henslowe, Esq.
Madame CARANDINI, Mrs. DAWSON, and Mr. WHEELER . . .
Conductor - MR. LAVENU . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Henry Lavenu (pianist, conductor); Maria Carandini (vocalist); Sarah Dawson (vocalist); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (vocalist); Mechanics' Institute (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (1 August 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8776780 

GRAND CONCERT. MR. LAVENU HAS the honour to announce that he will give a
Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert at the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening, 1st August . . .
The programme will embrace entire novelties, among which a Vocal Trio, composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq. . . .

"MR. L[A]VENU'S CONCERT", The Hobart Town Advertiser (3 August 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264612472 

In compliance with previous announcements Mr. Lavenu gave a grand concert in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening last . . . A trio "The Song of the Fairies" by F. H. Henslowe Esq. was brought forward for the first time in public. As a musical composition it is pleasing, and as emanating from a gentleman whose time is fully occupied by the discharge of onerous public duties, highly creditable. It was sung by Madame Carandini, Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Wheeler . . .

"Local Intelligence", The Hobarton Mercury (5 August 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3333705 

MR. LAVENUE'S CONCERT met with a thin audience, which reception had a somewhat chilling influence on the spirits of the performers. The general effect of the concert was however pretty fair, and Mr. Lavenu's own performances the best of the evening. We hava not space for detailed criticism.

The Northdown bridal polka (composed, March 1851; published October 1854)

The Northdown bridal polka (Hobart Town: Huxtable & Deakin, [1851])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854434 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538636 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Huxtable and Deakin (publishers)

Hand copy inscribed "Composed by Mr. Henslowe & presented to C. M. Thomas on her marriage to Mr. J. Grant":

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-1329207 (MS COPY)

"MARRIAGES", Launceston Examiner (2 April 1851),2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36259951 

By special license, on Thursday, the 27th ultimo, at Northdown House, Port Sorell, by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Launceston, James Grant, junior, Esq., only son of James Grant, Esq., of Tullochgorum, to Charlotte Mary, second daughter of Jocelyn H. C. Thomas, Esq.

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (28 October 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36290452 

NEW POLKAS. Just published . . . The Northdown Bridal Polka, price 1s. A. DUTHIE.

The song of the fair emigrant (1854)

Song of the fair emigrant, written by John Abbott, esq.; composed by F. H. Henslowe, esq. [on page 1: "The song of the fair emigrant"] (Hobart Town: Published by R. V. Hood, lithographer, 1854)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9855233 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-703845 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Abbott (lyrics); Robin Vaughan Hood (publisher)

"TASMANIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARIS EXHIBITION. No. III", The Courier (25 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2241803 

THE Local Exhibition of articles furnished for transmission to the Paris Exhibition being announced to close this day, we lay before our readers a list of articles not enumerated in our former notices . . .
The musical publications are pretty strong, consisting of . . . "Where is thy Home?" and "The Campbell Town Waltzes," by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., and the "Song of the Fair Emigrant", written, composed, printed and bound in Hobart Town, and exhibited by John Abbott, Esq. . . .

The Louis Napoleon polka (1852; published December 1854)

The Louis Napoleon polka by F. H. H., Exposition de 1855 (Hobarton: Published by R. V. Hood, lithographer, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854439 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538637 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Exposition Universelle (event, Paris 1855)

"THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY", The Hobart Town Advertiser (28 May 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264623364 

The Ball given on the evening of Tuesday, by his Excellency, in honour of her Majesty's Birthday, was even more numerously attended than on former occasions . . . The following is a programme of the music, under the conduct of Mr. Martin, the talented leader of the excellent band of the 99th: - . . .
Third Polka, Louis Napoleon - Henslowe . . .
Sixth Polka, North Down Bridal - Henslowe . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Martin (master, 99th band); Band of the 99th Regiment (military)

"Local Intelligence", Colonial Times (8 December 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8778334 

MR. F. H. HENSLOWE has added another item to the list of obligations under which he has laid the musical public, by the recent production of the Napoleon Polka. The piece is intended, and was written for the Paris Exhibition. The frontispiece, printed in colors, is very clever. We should not have noticed this but that it really is creditable to our colony. Of the merits of the music we need not speak, for Mr. Henslowe is already very favorably known as an accomplished amateur.

"COLONIAL MUSIC", The Hobart Town Advertiser (12 December 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264615880 

We have now lying on our tables, a new Polka, composed by F. H. Henslowe, Esq., entitled the "Louis Napoleon Polka." We have heard it played, and not being competent judges ourselves have taken the opinions of those who are, and who have pronounced it "exceedingly good," and one likely to become a very great favourite. We have no doubt about it ourselves. The lithography of the music is beautiful, in fact it is the best specimen of the art, by far, that we have seen in the Colony. As only a limited number of this charming production has been printed, we should advise our fair readers to secure a copy before it is out of print, and can assure them they will be delighted with it.

The Charlie Parker polka (late 1854)

Charlie Parker polka, The Midland Grand Steeple Chase waltzes, no. 3 [page 1: The Charlie Parker polka, Fr. Hartwell Henslowe] (Hobart Town: R. V. Hood, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854459 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538641 (DIGITISED)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179553789 (DIGITISED)

NO COPIES OF NOS. 1 & 2 IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (31 October 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264615070 

Shortly will be Published.
THE GREAT MIDLAND STEEPLE CHASE WALTZES, PRICE, 3s.
(A limited number of copies.)
Orders received by Messrs. Huxtable and Deakin, and Messrs. Walch & Son, Hobart Town; and by Mr. H. Vallentine, Macquarie Stores, Ross.

The dying soldier's legacy (April 1855)

The dying soldier's legacy; a song of the war; the words by John Abbott, esq., the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe, esq., Patriotic Fund, Tasmania (Hobart: Published by Huxtable & Deakin, [1855])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854454 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538640 (DIGITISED)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-165761416 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (1 May 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36292510 

NEW MUSIC. JUST PUBLISHED. -
A New Song of the War; profits to be given to the Patriotic Fund:
"The Dying Soldier's Legacy." The words by John Abbott, Esq.; the music by Francis Hartwell Henslowe, Esq.
Hobart Town - Huxtable & Deakin. Launceston - A. Duthie.

The wanderer's farewell (March 1855)

"The wanderer's farewell, words by H. Butler Stoney, Captain 99th Reg't, music by F. Hartwell Henslowe esq'r, Hobart Town", in The Tasmanian lyre (Hobart: Huxtable & Deakin, [1855])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5896405 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166582464/view?partId=nla.obj-166583908#page/n13/mode/1up 

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Butler Stoney (lyrics, editor of the collection); The Tasmanian lyre (collection)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (7 March 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8779441 

MUSIC. Just published, and on Sale, at HUXTABLE and DEAKIN'S,
THE TASMANIAN LYRE; a Sequel to the Delacourt Bouquet, CONTAINING: . . .
The Wanderer's Farewell; words by the Editor, music by F. M. Henslowe, Esq.

Old haunts (June 1855)

The sea hath its pearls (June 1855)

NO COPIES IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian Daily News (30 June 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203387310 

Just published, by Huxtable and Deakin, the following New Songs -
"Old Haunts," words by M. F. Tupper, music by F. Henslowe, Esq. Price 2s.
"The Sea hath its Pearls," from the German, translated by W. H. Longfellow, music by F. H. Henslowe. Price 2s. The Dying Soldier's Legacy," words by John Abbott, Esq., music by F. H. Henslowe, Esq. Price 3s . . .

L'espérance (by September 1855)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Boyle Henslowe (son, amateur lithographer)

TASMANIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARIS, 1855. No. XIV", The Courier (27 September 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2491196 

In the 7th Group - Class XXIV. - Products of Industry . . .
Tasmanian Music . . .
Ditto, "The Fair Emigrant." Mr. John Abbott. The Musíc by Mr. F. H. Henslowe, the words by the exhibitor.
Ditto, "Campbelltown Waltz." Ditto, "Where is Thy Home?", Ditto. "Songs of Sion." No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Ditto, "Northdown." Ditto, "Bridal Polka." Mr. Frs. Hartwell Henslowe.
One volume printed and published in Hobart Town; Words and Music by Mr. Henslowe, the exhibitor.
Ditto, "Louis Napoleon." Ditto, "L'Esperance Duet." for two tenors. Mr. Frs. Hartwell Henslowe.
Composed by Mr. F. H. Henslowe, lithographed and printed in colours by Mr. Henslowe, junior.

Lord keep my memory green (1856)

Lord! keep my memory green, written, composed, and dedicated to Charles Dickens, esq., by Francis Hartwell Henslowe, 19th November, 1856 (Tasmania: F. B. Henslowe, lith., 1856)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854442 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538638 (DIGITISED)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179553325 (DIGITISED)

The amethyst polka and Iris waltz (1859)

The amethyst polka and Iris waltz, composed by F. H. H., Hobart Town, Tasmania, 15th January 1859 (London: J. H. Jewell, [1859])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854464 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538643 (DIGITISED)

Tomorrow (11 September 1862)

Tomorrow, a farewell song [page 1: Tomorrow, addressed to Mrs. Alfred Wilkins, the words by Mrs. C. Meredith, the music by Fr's Hartwell Henslowe esq.] (Hobart: [?], 1862); A. Randall, lith.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854430 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538631 (DIGITISED)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179555752 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Ann Meredith (lyrics); Arthur Randall (lithographer)

Flowers (30 September 1862)

Flowers, a song dedicated to Florence [words: P. V. De Montgomery] (Hobart Town: [?], 30th September 1862); "F. B. Henslowe, delt. / A. Randall, lith."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9854448 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-538639 (DIGITISED)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179552759 (DIGITISED)

Bibliography and resources:

G. T. Stilwell, "Henslowe, Francis Hartwell (1811-1878)", Australian dictionary of biography 1 (1966)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/henslowe-francis-hartwell-2178

Susan Wollenberg, "Barthélémon [Henslowe], Cecilia Maria (1767-1859)", Oxford dictionary of national biography (2004; online 2006)

https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/61854 (PAYWALL)

HENSON, Mr. (Mr. HENSON)

Actor

Active Hobart, VDL (TAS), c. 1833-35

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENSON-Mr (shareable link to this entry)

HENSON, Mrs. (Mrs. HENSON)

Musician, vocalist, actor

Active Hobart and Launceston, VDL (TAS), July 1833 to August 1835

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Henson+c1833-35 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HENSON-Mrs (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[News], The Tasmanian [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (26 July 1833), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613869 

We understand that the Concert on Monday next, is expected to be one of the very best ever offered in these Colonies. The bill of fare portends something good, and the entertainment will, no doubt, be satisfactory. The Lion of the day, is, of course, Mr. Peck, of whom we have heard much, although we have never yet witnessed his performance . . . Of the three lady singers, two are well-known to the musical gentry - Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Henson . . . the Court House, from what we have understood of the parties who have already applied for tickets, will be thronged with all the respectable part of Hobart Town society - indeed, so much is the demand for tickets, that, we believe, very few more will be issued.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Peck (violinist); Sophia Letitia Davis (vocalist); Court House (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (26 July 1833), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613865 

Concert. MR. DEANE, and MRS. DAVIS,
respectfully announce to their Friends and the Public of Hobart Town and its Vicinity, that they will give their
Fourth Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music . . .
at the Court House, Hobart Town, on Monday Evening next, July 29th, 1833.
PART FIRST . . . Duett - 'My Pretty Page' - Mrs. Henson and Master Deane - H. R. Bishop . . .
PART SECOND . . . Song - 'Auld Robin Grey' - Mrs. Henson - A. R. O. Smith . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane and son (musician, and vocalist)

MUSIC: My pretty page (Bishop); Auld Robin Gray (song, in the Scottish minstrel); "Smith" was probably correctly Robert Archibald Smith (editor of the Scottish minstrel, composer, arranger)

[News], Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (30 July 1833), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647129

The Fourth Concert of Mr. Deane and Mrs. Davis, took place yesterday evening, and never in the Court House of Hobart Town has there been witnessed either such a numerous assemblage, or a more respectable audience. Judging from a cursory glance, we should imagine there must have been present, some three hundred and fifty persons: in fact, the room was as full as it could hold, and even then, a number of persons were obliged to remain in the Counsels' room. Many were so desirous of securing good places, that the room was half filled by the time named for the opening of the doors. Never was there in Hobart Town such a show of beauty; indeed, we were completely astonished at seeing so very many charming faces - and the dress of the ladies too, was of a style very far superior to what might have been expected in a Colony of only some five and twenty years standing . . . [3] . . . The Duett "My Pretty Page", Mrs. Henson and Master Deane, was very fairly sung - we have heard it much better performed by the same singers, at Mr. Deane's private concerts - but the audience were satisfied; it was encored, and certainly the repetition was an improvement; perhaps this may be owing to a little want of confidence on the part of Mrs. Henson. That lady's voice is certainly very sweet, it is not powerful, neither is there the least energy in her singing; this is, however, a failing which two or three public appearances will entirely dissipate. There is no trifling contrast between the manner of appearance of the two ladies, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Henson; the first has all the little stage tricks, of such advantage to a public singer; nay, she has too much so; whereas Mrs. Henson, were she to copy a little from that lady, she would wonderfully improve, when presenting herself before an audience . . . "Auld Robin Gray," by Mrs. Henson, was much applauded; but the singer, as we have before remarked, wants confidence . . .

"The Concert", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (5 November 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201158323 

The public expectation, which was so much excited on the occasion of Mr. Peck's first Concert, has not been disappointed; and, we may safely say, that the entertainments of Wednesday evening were superior to any which have preceded them in Hobart Town . . . On Mrs. HENSON making her appearance, she was received with the strongest marks of approbation, and was deservedly encored in Lee's favorite song, "Away to the Mountain's Brow," which she gave with her usual sweetness and precision.

"Domestic Intelligence", The Tasmanian (9 August 1833), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613894 

Mr. Deane's Soiree was extremely well attended last evening, and the music was excellent. Rossini's Overture to "Il Barbiere di Seviglia" was performed with great spirit and correctness . . . Mrs. Henson improves, as she gains confidence; and Mr. Penphrase exhibited himself to good effect, as a comic singer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Penphrase (vocalist)

"Domestic Intelligence", The Tasmanian (16 August 1833), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613917 

Last evening, at Mr. Deane's Soiree, Mrs. Henson, sang for the third time, we believe, in this Colony, a very charming song, entitled - "The Sea." The words are, if we recollect, by Barry Cornwall, and the music by the Chevalier Neucomm, a gentleman who has distinguished himself in England, as a very talented Composer. Mrs. Henson sang very well; she improves weekly, and, by gaining confidence, she will gain improvement . . .

MUSIC: The sea (music by Sigismund Neukomm; words by Bryan Proctor, alias Barry Cornwall)

[Advertisement], The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (29 October 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201159382 

CONCERT. MR. PECK respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Hobart Town and its Vicinity, that he intends giving a
Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, at the Court House, To-morrow Evening, the 30th October,
assisted by . . . Mrs. HENSON, and Mrs. TAYLOR, daughter of the late Mr. HILL, of Covent Garden Theatre.
PART I . . . Song, Mrs. Hanson [sic], "Away to the Mountains' Brow" - A. Lee . . .
PART II . . . Song, Mrs. Henson, "Tell me my Heart" - Bishop . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Taylor (vocalist, actor)

MUSIC: Away to the mountain's brow (Alexander Lee); Tell me my heart (Bishop)

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (1 November 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4189100 

At Mr. Peck's concert on Wednesday evening, the Court house was crowded to the doors . . . Mrs. Taylor, recently arrived, who we regret to say is labouring under severe indisposition, was of course the great attraction. The two pieces which she sung, though simple of themselves, were exceedingly well executed, and she and Mrs. Henson divided the applause for the vocal music of the evening.

"Domestic Intelligence", The Tasmanian (1 November 1833), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614128 

. . . Blewitt's glee, of "Welcome merry month of May," - was well supported, in all its parts, by Mrs. Henson, Miss Deane, Messrs. Hulks, Marshall and Peck, and pleased remarkably . . . Mrs. Henson, whose plaintive voice we have so often admired, sung much better than we ever before heard her. She appeared to feel more confident than hitherto - perhaps, she had been taking a lesson from Mrs. Davis - "Away to the Mountain's Brow" was deservedly encored - in our opinion, "Tell me my Heart" was her best performance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rosalie Deane (vocalist); Henry Stephen Hulkes (vocalist); John Marshall (vocalist)

"The Concert", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (5 November 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201158323 

. . . On Mrs. Henson making her appearance, she was received with the strongest marks of approbation, and was deservedly encored in Lee's favorite song, "Away to the Mountain's Brow," which she gave with her usual sweetness and precision . . . Our old favorite, Mrs. Henson, sang "Tell me my heart," most sweetly; and although this lady had been singing in all the Glees, the audience had the conscience to make her sing it twice . . . the audience retired, we are certain well satisfied with their treat, which was decidedly the best Concert ever given in Van Diemen's Land. The Court House was quite full, and the company of a very superior order . . .

"THE CONCERT", The Austral-Asiatic Review (5 November 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232475748 

. . . Mrs. Henson sings correctly and un-artificially; she has a clear mellow voice, and manages it cleverly, so as never to attempt beyond her powers . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (29 November 1833), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4188896 

CONCERT. Mrs. Taylor respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity that she intends giving a
concert of vocal and instrumental music, at the Court House on Monday evening 2d Dec.
PART 1 . . . Song, Mrs. Henson, Why did I love - Barnett . . .
PART 2 . . . Duet, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Henson, As it fell upon a day - Bishop . . .
Song - Mrs. Henson, should he upbraid - Bishop . . .
. . . Conductor - Mr. J. P. Deane . . .

MUSIC: Why did I love (John Barnett, in A match in the dark, premiered in London as recently as 21 February 1833);
As it fell upon a day (Bishop); Should he upbraid (Bishop)

"Domestic Intelligence", The Tasmanian (6 December 1833), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614211 

. . . Mrs. Taylor, as might be expected, attracts full rooms. Her performance, as well as that of Mrs. Henderson's [sic], on Wednesday night last, was a real treat . . .

[Advertisement], The Austral-Asiatic Review (17 December 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232475860 

CONCERT, MRS. TAYLOR respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Hobert Town and its vicinity, that she will give a
Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th, at Mr. Deane's Rooms, Elizabeth Street. PART I . . . 4. Song, Mrs. Henson, "Come dwell with me" - Lee . . .
PART II . . . 5. Song, Mrs. Henson, "Let us seek the Yellow Shore," - Bishop . . .

MUSIC: Come dwell with me (Alexander Lee); Let us seek the yellow shore (Bishop, in Maid Marian)

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (7 January 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647349 

Mr. J. P. Deane's soiree continue to be well supported . . . We believe Mrs. Henson's absence from the two last soirees has arisen from ill health - we hear, however, she will assist to-morrow evening . . .

[News], Trumpeter General (17 January 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172894934 

We were much gratified to perceive on Wednesday week, that Mr. Deane's Musical entertainment was fully attended - there must have been upwards of one hundred persons present, we observed with pleasure, that the greater proportion were ladies of the highest respectability . . . We were very sorry to learn, Mrs. Henson was so ill as to be unable to attend, which we believe was the cause of the favourite glees and duetta's being omitted . . .

"ARGYLE ROOMS", Trumpeter General (18 February 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172895058 

On Friday evening [14 February], Mr. Deane's splendid new Concert Room in Argyle-street was opened to the public with the Soirees, and an additional entertainment called "Giant Grumbo's Trio." This magnificent building shortly after the opening of the doors, was crowded to excess; and there were throngs of persons outside attracted by the brilliant appearance of the rooms when lighted up . . . The Concert commenced with the overture of Tancredi. Mrs. Taylor sung the "Swiss Boy, and "Come where aspens quiver," very prettily and with Mr. Taylor gave the comic duet of "Polly Hopkins" in good style. Mrs. Henson sang "Away to the mountain's brow" and "the deep, deep sea," much to our liking . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)

"MR. DEANE'S ROOMS", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (18 February 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201158480 

On Friday evening, 430 persons were in these rooms, which, when the fittings up are complete, will be really elegant. The music was better than usual, especially Weber's "Overture to Preciosa" . . . Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Henson sang, we will not add well, as the public opinion of these ladies is already formed in their favour . . .

"The Soirees", Trumpeter General (14 March 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172895194 

We last week noticed our satisfaction that Mr. Deane intended to continue his musical entertainments at the Argyle Rooms; and on Thursday last, we attended the first regular essay. Mrs. Henson sung very well, but her beautiful voice was literally drowned by a kind of wind instrument called the "accordium," a curious improvement, by means of bellows, upon the German Harmonicon, a mouth instrument . . . We regret Mr. Deane has not in his corps a counter tenor voice equal, to give us now and then a duet with Mrs. Henson, whose simplicity of style is finely adapted for that description of singing. We cannot praise the Glees, there is evidently a want of the rich harmony or blending of the voices, which, like a delicious sauce to the gourmand, renders a trifling dish palatable; besides, the piano accompaniment is too loud, the jar of a string can never assimilate with the modulated tones of the voice, accompaniments to which ought, (especially in a room where there is a considerable echo,) to be as light as possible; something in the style required to express drops of rain in the storm. We do not mean to be severe, as we shall even wonder that a Colony only 30 years old, at the Antipodes, should produce so much talent, and at so small a price, which can only be attributable to the exertions of Mr. Deane; we therefore not only give him praise, but wish heartily he may be patronised by the public.

"The Oratorio . . .", Colonial Times (18 March 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647473

The Oratorio on Saturday last [15 March] was most numerously and respectably attended, and as we anticipated, a greater treat of the kind was never afforded in Van Diemen's Land . . . Mrs. Henson's "He was despised" was just suited for her voice. There is a melancholy sweetness about her singing which beautifully corresponds with the plaintiff music of the song . . . Kent's anthem of "Hear my prayer," is a difficult performance for ladies, and so it proved on Saturday - it was pretty correctly sung, and nothing more. The finale was excellent. The celebrated chorus, "Hallelujah," was thoroughly well supported. On the whole we say, never did a musical performance in Van Diemen's Land go off better.

"THE ORATORIO", The Tasmanian (21 March 1834), 6-7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614523 

Saturday last was a new AEra in Van Diemen's Land. The performances at Mr. Dean's splendid Concert Room - the room itself - the company assembled, and the whole together, mark the Colony with a stamp of advance in civilization . . . [7] . . . Mrs. Henson is entitled to the highest praise for her strictly correct second, without, in any single instance, failing in accuracy . . . An Oratorio without an organ is difficult to conceive yet Mr. Deane so skilfully arranged the performance of the highly accomplished band of the 21st regiment, under their scientific leader, Mr. McLeod, that the chorusses were strikingly effective. How Mr. Deane contrived to assemble so well combined a body of singers, we cannot understand . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Angus McLeod (master, 21st band); Band of the 21st Regiment (military)

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (8 April 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647514 

The soirees have lately been most numerously attended. Mr. Deane's new room is particularly adapted for the present kind of entertainment - music sounds remarkable well in it. Such persons as have not witnessed the "Ogre or the seven leagued boots," will do well to attend on Thursday next, with all the juveniles they can muster. It is as good as a play, to witness the countenances of some of the children, when the Giant murders his own children by mistake. Miss Watson is a regular little favourite, and shews a tact and talent quite extraordinary, for a child of her years. Miss Elliot too, performs her part with a good deal of judgment, and Mrs. Henson is making fast encroachments on the public approbation . . .

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (22 April 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647537 

The theatrical entertainments at Mr. Deane's, are rapidly on the improve. On Thursday and yesterday, "Tom the Piper's Son" was performed to crowded houses, and the manner in which the piece was got up, does high credit to all parties interested. Mr. Penphrase makes an excellent clown. Mr. Henson is rapidly improving, as also are the Misses Elliott and Watson. We recommend all persons fond of fun to visit this cheap place of amusement. We understand Mr. Deane is rehearsing a Colonial piece, written in the Colony, called the "Bushrangers." The piece will be ready for performance in about a fortnight, and as the plot is founded in the Colony, it is likely to have a run.

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (6 May 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647562

At the Argyle Theatre, last evening, was performed "The Waterman," and the manner in which it was got up, was highly creditable to all parties. Mrs. Mackay made her first debut on this stage, and was cheered on her entrance. She performed her part remarkably well - Mrs. Henson, as Mrs. Bundle, truly astonished. We had no idea she possessed so much theatrical talent, as we witnessed last night. With confidence and practice, Mrs. Henson promises to be an excellent actress . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frances Mackay (actor)

PIECE: The waterman (Dibdin)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (23 May 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4185084 

THEATRE - ARGYLE ROOMS. ON Monday evening next,
a selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, and a variety of amusements -
to conclude with Dibdin's celebrated ballad opera - THE WATERMAN, Or the 1st of August.
Bundle, Mr. Russell - Tom Tug, Mr. Penphraze -
Robin, Mr. Henson - Wilhelmina, Mrs. Mackay -
Mrs. Bundle, Mrs. Henson.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Wilkins Russell (actor, musician)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (27 May 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647606 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. ON Thursday Evening next [29 May],
a selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, with a variety of amusements. To conclude with a new Melo-Drama, written expressly for this Theatre, to be called THE BUSHRANGERS.
Mr. Norwood - Mr. Mackay. Frederick - Mr. Campbell.
Murrahwa - Mr. Pemphraze. Marian - Mrs. Mackay
Ellen - Mrs. Henson
Bushrangers.
Bill Fellows - Mr. Townshend. Harry Fawkes - Mr. Lee
Charles Hoodwink - Mr. Henson
May 27, 1834.

ASSOCIATIONS: Angus and Frances Mackay (actors); Mr. Campbell (actor); John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor); but see change of cast below

PIECE: The bushrangers (by Henry Melville)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (30 May 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614725 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. ON Monday Evening next [2 May],
a selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, with a variety of amusements.
To conclude with (for he second time) a new Melo-Drama, called THE BUSHRANGERS.
Mr. Norwood - Mr. Townshend. Frederick - Mr. Campbell. Murrahwa - Mr. Pemphrase.
Marian - Mrs. Henson. Ellen - Miss Watson
Bushrangers.
Bill Fellows - Mr. Russell
Charly Hoodwink - Mr. Henson
Harry Fawkes - Mr. Lee
Boxes 2s. Gallery 1s. May 30, 1834.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (1 July 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647664 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. TO-MORROW EVENING (Wednesday)
a Selection of Music; after which, the new Ballet of the "Shipwrecked Sailor."
To conclude with (second time) THE LYING VALET . . .
Kitty Pry - Mrs. Henson . . .

[News], Trumpeter General (19 August 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172895941 

Mr. Deane's theatre was well filled on Friday night, and the performances were received as usual. The young singing debutante did not appear. We are sorry to see Mr. Mackay, who is a very persevering actor, so very badly supported by the others. Mrs. Henson played inimitably. We are glad to announce to the public the perfect safety of the theatre, its certain strength and security having been confirmed by the first architects in the Colony.

"Deane's Theatre", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (26 August 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200327997 

Theatricals do not come within the immediate province of the People's Journal, under the existing political state of the Colony; yet, as the Theatre has a very considerable influence on the state of the Public morals, and hence on the political condition of every community where stage representations form a part (and as they do here a very principal part) of the Public amusements, it may be our duty to comply with the numerous calls that have been made upon us to notice Mr. Deane's exhibitions . . . If we must offer a criticism on such a performance, as is to be seen at the Argyle Room Theatre, we can only say, that were it not for the "uproarious" conduct of the gallery audience, we would consider it amusing as a complete burlesque on dramatic performance, such as our "Tom and Jerry" youths might please themselves with seeing in a tap-room . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Mackay would make very respectable players in their respective lines of character on any stage; here, by comparison, they appear eminent stars. Mr. Campbell, being an educated person, though not a regular actor, can always go through his part as to entertain a decent audience. Mr. Russell, was a a very great favourite with us in his original character of a violin player . . . But Mr. Russell is only, if we may use the expression, a make-shift actor . . . Mrs. Henson sings well in general, and is a favourite with the audience . . .
When there is another theatre for the amusement of the educated classes, Mr. Deane's company will be an advantage to the frequenters of that other theatre, by drawing away the noisy auditors; but respectable families can never go to seek amusement from them. But we have said too much on this subject, for though we like to see a good dramatic performance, we are not convinced that theatrical amusements are conducive to public morals in this country.

[Advertisement], The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (26 August 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200328005 

Benefit. MR. HENSON begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public,
that his Benefit will lake Place on Monday, the 2d proximo. -
Particulars of the Performance in future Bills.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Deane's Circulating Library.
Boxes, 3s.; Gallery, 2s.

"THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Tasmanian (29 August 1834), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614973 

. . . We must not pass over our old acquaintances, without meteing to them that praise which is so entirely their due. Mr. and Mrs. Mackay are deservedly great favorites with the public, and we have no doubt their benefits will produce them golden rewards for their exertions to please. So also Mrs. Henson, who, from the establishment of Mr. Deane's public amusements, has been indefatigable in her exertions to entertain. Her benefit, we understand, is fixed for Thursday, the 13th of September; and the bill of fare will be so managed, as to afford a real treat to the public . . .

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (29 August 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614970 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. MR. HENSON'S BENEFIT.
ON MONDAY, September 2, 1834, will be performed, Townley's celebrated farce of
High Life Below Stairs . . . Robert - Mr. Henson . . . Kitty - Mrs. Henson . . .
Songs between the Acts.
"Kate Kearney," "The Bloom is on the Rye," "Away to the Mountain's Brow," "The deep, deep Sea," by Mrs. Henson.
Hornpipe, by Mr. Mackay.
Comic Duett, by Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Henson . . .

MUSIC: Kate Kearney (Alexander Lee); The bloom is on the rye (Bishop)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (12 September 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233615013 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. ON MONDAY next, September 15,
for the Benefit of MRS. HENSON, will be performed (1st time) MY SPOUSE AND I . . .
Hodge - Mr. Henson. Dame Paddock - Mrs. Henson . . .
After which will be sung "I know a bank," by Miss Remens and Mrs. Henson.
Also, a variety of other Songs.
And a Horpipe by Mr. Bodry.
The whole to conclude with Dibdin's celebrated Ballad Opera,
"THE WATERMAN" . . . Robin - Mr. Henson.
Mrs. Bundle - Mrs. Henson. Wilhemina - Miss Remens . . .

MUSIC: I know a bank (Horn)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (26 September 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233615065 

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. HENSON.
ON Monday, 29th September, 1834, will be presented (for the first time,)
BON TON; Or, High Life Above Stairs.
After which, a variety of Songs by Mrs. Henson and Miss Remens.
To conclude with the Ballad Opera of THE WATERMAN.
Boxes 3s. Gallery 2s. . . .

[News], Trumpeter General (3 October 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172896099

Saturday night, at Mr. Mackey's pic nic Theatre, so we call it, to witness the laughable burletta of Charles the Second, and the farce of the Waterman, for the benefit of Mr. Penphraze, whose great overflow of spirit almost overcome him . . . Our old friends Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Henson played for their old friend and were inimitable, and as full of spirit as any two lively beings could be . . . Mrs. Henson’s benefit at Mr. Deane's as well attended on Monday night last, and the performances went off with real eclat, assisted by the two late arrivals at that theatre . . . Miss Remain, who has a rich and powerful voice. And Miss Redlthoff's Wilhelmenia in the Waterman, was admirably supported . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: The "two late arrivals" were Remens (as above) and Dinah Rudelhoff (actor, vocalist); the Mackays, following a heated dispute with Deane, were performing at Calcutta Rooms (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (7 October 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647846

Theatre, Argyle Rooms. ON Wednesday Evening, October 8, 1834,
Shakspeare's Comedy of Katherine and Petruchio.
Songs by the Misses Remens and Rudelhoff, and Mrs. Henson . . .
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS REMENS. ON Monday next, the 13th October . . .
In the course of the evening the following Songs: - . . .
"Oh! softly sleep, my baby boy," Mrs. Henson . . .

[Advertisement], The People's Horn Boy (8 November 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232499771 

THEATRE, ARGYLE ROOMS. THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON.
ON Monday evening, Nov. 10 . . . Song by Mrs. Henson . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (29 May 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4180621

Theatre, Hobart Town, ON Monday Evening, 1st June, 1835.
MR. REICHENBERG respectfully informs his friends, and the ladies and gentlemen of Hobart Town, that his
BENEFIT will take place on the above evening, on which occasion, will be presented, the Melo-Drama of
AMBROSE GWINETT. AFTER WHICH, Song, "Gaily Sounds the Castanett," by Mrs. Clarke
Clarionette, Solo - Mr. Reiehenberg
Song, "The brook is purling on its way," Mrs. Henson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Reichenberg (musician); Mrs. Clarke = Miss Remens (as above)

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (13 August 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84776967

THEATRE, Launceston.
MRS CAMERON begs to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Launceston,
that until her husband has arranged his affairs, the Theatre will be conducted under her management . . .
On SATURDAY EVENING [15 August] will be performed, the interesting Drama of The Miller's Maid.
AFTER WHICH A Favourite Song by Mrs. Henson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Cordelia and Samson Cameron (actors, managers); Theatre British Hotel (Launceston venue)

? [Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (29 March 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648999

Furniture, Plate, Glass, &c.
On Tuesday, the 5th of April, MR. J. C. STRACEY,
Will sell by Public Auction, at his new Rooms, Elizabeth street,
by order of the Executors of Mr. Charles Henson,
A Variety of Furniture . . . consisting of . . . pianoforte . . .
a variety of wearing apparel, books, &c. &c.
Terms. - Purchasers under £20 cash; £20 and upwards, 3 months credit, on approved bills.

HENWOOD, Francis (Francis HENWOOD; F. HENWOOD; Mr. HENWOOD; ENWOOD)

Musician, bandsman, Band of the 4th Regiment, amateur actor, soldier

Born c. 1811
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 27 August 1832 (per Clyde, from Deptford, 14 April, Portsmouth, 9 May)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 9 August 1837 (per John, for India)
Died Madras, India, 5 September 1840, aged "29"

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ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 4th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

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-1642539968 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 332 / Henwood Fr's / [1 April to] 13th Aug'st / Band / [embarked per] Clyde / From Drummer 31st March

"St. George's Dinner", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (26 April 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36854176 

One of the most sumptuous and well-arranged public dinners that it has been our lot to see in New South Wales, was that of Friday last, at the Pulteney, on the occasion of the annual commemoration of the patron saint of England and Englishmen, St. George. There were upwards of a hundred gentlemen present, consisting of the very elite of colonial society, to enumerate whose names would be only occupying space without and beneficial result . . . The party sat down at about a quarter-past seven o'clock, and at half-past nine the cloth was removed, after which Non nobis was sung by members of the band [3] of the 4th regiment, which was in attendance, and played the airs to the several toasts in a manner which reflected the highest credit on the skill of the musicians, and bore evidence of the pains which must have been devoted to attain it, on the part of Mr. Coleman, the master . . . The following is the order in which the toasts were given. -
The King - by the President, with three times three; air, God save the King; glee, Long live the King.
The Queen and Royal Family - by the President, with three times three; air - Queen Adelaide's waltz
The Memory of St. George - by the President, in silence; air - Britons, strike home; glee, The Red cross Knight.
The Governor - by the President, with three times three; - Air, Garry Owen.
Prosperity to the Colony . . . air - Hail, Australia.
Lord Hill and the Army . . . air - The British Grenadiers.
The British Navy . . . air - Rule Britannia; glee - The Sea Sprites.
The Ladies of the Colony . . . air - Here's a health to all good lasses.
Colonel Snodgrass and the Staff . . . air - Grand March.
The Judges of the Colony . . . air - a March.
The Clergy of the Colony . . . air - Chorus from the Creation.
The Military and Civil Officers of the Colony . . . air - Highland Laddie . . . Glee - The wind whistles cold.
The Military Officers of the Colony . . . air - March of the Regiment; glee - Give me the Soldier.
Mr. Miller and the Officers of the Commissariat . . . air - Roast Beef of Old England . . . Glee - Mynheer van Dunck.
The Sons of St. Patrick, St. Andrew, and St. David, who have honoured us with their company . . . air, National Melody . . . Glee, When Arthur first in Court began.
Our American Friends . . . air, Hail Columbia.
The Agricultural and Commercial Interests of the Colony . . . air, Money in both pockets . . . Glee, Dame Durdon.
The President . . . air, Grand March.
The Stewards . . . air, Fly not yet . . .
We must not omit to state that the glee singers (Messrs. Paton, Counley, Lomax, and Enwood, members of the band of the 4th regiment) performed their tasks in admirable style, and their efforts received much applause, particularly the "Red Cross Knight," "Give me the Soldier," and "Dame Durdon," the execution of which would have been no discredit to much more celebrated performers.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coleman (master, 4th band); David Paton (bandsman, 4th band); John Cownley (bandsman, 4th band); William Lomas (bandsman, 4th band); Pulteney Hotel (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Australian (15 July 1836), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36857334 

THEATRE ROYAL.
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF His Excellency the Governor,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF The School of Industry, SYDNEY.
On Friday Evening, July 15, 1836, His Majesty's Servants of the 4th (the King's Own Regiment,)
WILL PERFORM FOR THE AMUSEMENT OF THE PUBLIC, the Romantic Melo Drama, of
BAMPFYLDE MOORE CAREW; OR, THE GYPSEY OF THE GLEN . . .
Nicholas - Francis Henwood . . .
Overture - "GUY MANNERING" in Character, by the Full Band . . .
The whole to conclude with the very laughable Farce of THE MOCK DOCTOR . . .
Harry - Francis Henwood . . .
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: Theatre Royal (Sydney venue); Garrison theatricals (general)

Playbill, Theatre Royal, Sydney, 21 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] Grand Chorus of "Vive le Roi," in Character . . .
Lovelace - Francis Henwood . . . .
Glee - "How merrily we live that Soldiers be."
Song - "Darby Kelly" in Character, by A. Greig.
Duet - "Thou hast left me ever, Jamie."
AFTER WHICH, THE LAUGHABLE FARCE OF THE LYING VALET . . .
A comic Dance, by M. Barber.
A Comic Song (Giles Scroggins), by J. Cownley.
Overture, in character, by the full Band.
MARKET CHORUS, FROM MASSANIELLO, IN CHARACTER.
The whole to concluded with the very laughable Farce of
The Brave Irishman.
Captain O'Blunder - Francis Henwood
Treatwell - John Cownley . . .
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 Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (9 May 1837), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2210810 

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" . . .
Nicholas - Francis Henwood . . .
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" . . .
Chorus of Peasants and Soldiers . . .
Chorus - Viva Enrico . . .
AFTER WHICH, A Grand Overture by the full BAND.
The whole to to conclude with the very laughable Farce of
THE MOCK DOCTOR . . . Harry - F. Henwood . . .
*** 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 . . .
N. B. - The amount received, after deducting expenses, to be applied to Charitable Purposes.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (violin)

Burials, Bellary, Madras, 1840; India, select deaths and burials

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9898/records/234107 (PAYWALL)

6 September 1840 / Francis Henwood / Male / Aged 29

"Return shewing the results of the operation of puncturing Hepatic abscess", The Madras quarterly medical journal (1844), 330

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=KQUHAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA330 (DIGITISED)

43rd Case Fatal. / Private Francis Henwood, aged 29 admitted 10th July; - died 5th September 1840.

HERBERT, C. (Mr. C. HERBERT)

Musician, pianist, vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1857

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HERBERT-C (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 May 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7132339 

PIANIST and VOCALIST, is DESIROUS of an immediate ENGAGEMENT, in town or country.
Address Mr. C. Herbert, at Chapman's, Swanston-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (musicseller)

HERBERT, Elizabeth Ann (Elizabeth Ann MacGREGOR; alias Miss HERBERT; Bessie HERBERT; Mrs. John Lionel LEMON, alias SEFTON)

Actor

Born Forfar, Scotland, c. 1830
Active Bendigo, VIC, by January 1854
Married John Lionel LEMON (d. 1876), St. Peter's church, Melbourne, VIC, 6 March 1858 (aged "28"
Died Inglewood, VIC, 9 June 1860, aged "30"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Elizabeth+Ann+Herbert+c1830-1860 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1652303 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HERBERT-Elizabeth-Ann (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"BENDIGO (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Sandhurst, January 18th, 1854", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 January 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802312 

Our pretty little theatre, which was opened so auspiciously, has gone on in a very favorable and satisfactory manner; and I think that Mr. Cairncross's experiment to supply the people of Bendigo with a respectable and rational evening's amusement has been highly successful. The performers having had time now to develope their abilities, are fairly open to criticism . . . Miss Herbert is an excellent actress, with great versatility, but frequently overdoes her part . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Carncross [sic] (proprietor); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue);
and see also, "FIRST GOLDFIELDS DRAMATIC COMPANY IN AUSTRALIA (BY THE VETERAN AUSTRALIAN ACTOR, LACHLAN McGOWAN) No. III", Bendigo Advertiser (14 January 1899), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89456330 

. . . Before ending my reminiscence of Bendigo I may be permitted passing a few remarks as, to my mind, the merits of the ladies and gentlemen forming this dramatic organisation for an Australian goldfield at Melbourne: - . . . Miss Bessie Herbert, a very talented English stock actress, was some time after in Melbourne under engagement to Messrs. George Coppin and G. V. Brooke, playing second and heavy lead to Mrs. Robert Heir (nee Fanny Cathcart). She died at Inglewood, Victoria, 1861 or 1862 [sic, 1860] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lachlan McGowan (actor, memoirist, member of 1854 Bendigo company); George Coppin (actor, manager); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor, manager); Fanny Cathcart (Mrs. Heir, actor)

1858, marriages solemnized in the district of St. Peter's Melbourne; register 1857-59; St. Peter's Eastern Hill, M2/5

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9732/records/8202 

No. 944 / [6 March 1858] at St. Peter's Church / John Lionel Lemon / Bachelor / [born] London / Comedian / 27 / Collingwood / [son of] Lionel Lemon / Merchant [and] Eliza Maiden name unknown
Elizabeth Ann Macgregor / Widow [as of] 11 May 1852 / [born] Forfar / - / 28 / Melbourne / [daughter of] George Cowdell Herbert, Gentleman [and] Anne Nethercoat . . .

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (13 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7147988 

On the 6th inst., at St. Peter's Church, by licence, J. L. Lemon, to Elizabeth Ann MacGregor.

"DIED", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (11 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87944335 

On 9th June, at Inglewood, of exhaustion, consequent on a severe illness, Elizabeth Ann, the beloved wife of J. L. Lemon, of the Theatre Royal, Inglewood.

"DEATH OF MISS HERBERT", Bendigo Advertiser (11 June 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87944333 

It is with great regret that we have to call attention to the announcement in our obituary in to-day's issue of the death of Miss Herbert, the wife of Mr. Lemon, known by his theatrical cognomen of Mr. Sefton. Miss Herbert was long connected with the theatrical profession in this colony, and more particularly connected with the early days of theatres on Bendigo. Miss Herbert had been engaged with the company of the Messrs. Younge, at Inglewood, to which place she accompanied them about a fortnight since when the company left the Lyceum Theatre here. It appears that on Thursday week last Miss Herbert caught a very severe cold, which, despite every care and attention, gradually became worse, and ultimately caused congestion of the lungs, from which she expired on Saturday, about one o'clock in the day. She was attended by Dr. Candiottis and two other medical men, who used every available means for her recovery, but unfortunately without any beneficial result. The body of Miss Herbert was yesterday brought from Inglewood to Sandhurst, and deposited in the Sandhurst Hotel, whence it will be removed to-day to its last earthly resting place in the Back Creek Cemetery. Her death has caused a blank in the company of which she was a member, and the feeling of regret which they all experience at her death, will, we are sure, be very generally shared in by all who knew her on Bendigo. Miss Herbert was an actress of no ordinary ability. She was very unequal in her performances, but we have seen her on many occasions act with a truthfulness and force that would do credit to any stage.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick and Richard Younge (actors); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

HERBERT, James (James HERBERT)

Musician, bagpiper, piper, bagpipes players, convict

Born King's County, Ireland, c. 1808
Convicted Kings County, Ireland, 17 March 1829 (transportation 7 years)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 22 December 1829 (convict per Larkins, from Cork, 10 August, aged "21")
Granted ticket-of-leave, Illawarra, NSW, October 1834

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Documentation:

Convict indents, per Larkins, 1829; State Records Authority of NSW, NRS 12188 [4/4015]

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2024/records/81477 (PAYWALL)

no. 64 / Herbert James / [also] 40/179; 34/1064 / 21 / Catholic / Single / born Kings Co. / Bagpiper /
Stealing Bank notes / convicted Kings Co. / 17 March 1829 / 7 years / Lame of Right Leg / 5 ft 5 in . . .
[assigned to] J. B. Bettington, Bathurst St.

[Absconded], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (12 April 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2205988

Herbert[,] James, No. 29-3037, Larkins, 24, Bagpiper and Labourer, King's County, 5 feet 5, hazle eyes, light brown hair, ruddy freckled comp. from Hyde Park Barrack.

[Absconded], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (3 May 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2206334 

Herbert James, No. 29-3037, Larkins, 23, Bagpiper, King's County, 5 feet 5, hazel eyes, light brown hair, ruddy freckled comp., lame of right leg, from No. 26 Road Gang. 2d time of running.

[Assignments], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (21 June 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2207182 

509. Herbert James, Larkins, bagpiper, to Peter Howell, Sydney.

[Assignments], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (9 August 1832), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2207970 

1462. Herbert James, Larkins, bagpiper, to C. O'Brien, Illawarra.

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (22 October 1834), 730-31

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230687611 

The undermentions Prisoners of the Crown have obtained Tickets-of-Leave since the last day of publication, viz. . . . [731] . . .
COUNTY OF CAMDEN. ILLAWARRA . . . Herbert, James, Larkins . . .

Bibliography and resources:

James Herbert, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/herbert/james/153069 

HERRMANN, Frederick Zeugheer (Frederick Zeugheer HERRMANN; Zeughur; usually HERMANN)

Musician, violinist

Born Liverpool, England, 1845 (4th quarter); son of Jakob ZEUGHEER HERRMANN (1803-1865) and Anna BARRINGTON (c. 1812-1884)
Active Brisbane-Rockhampton, QLD, by 1863; Maitland, NSW, by 1865
Died West Perth, WA, 16 February 1925

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php# (shareable link to this entry)

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HERMANN, John Z.

Professor of Music

Active Sydney, NSW, 1881

HERMANN, T. Z.

Active Sydney, NSW, 1882

Documentation:

"SHIPPING", The Courier (7 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3164311

"MR. P. C. CUNNINGHAME", Rockhampton Bulletin (14 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51558595

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (25 July 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18696344

"OLYMPIC THEATRE", The Maitland Mercury (3 June 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18701153

"DR. CHAS. HORN'S AND MR. M. H. WILSON'S CONCERT", The Maitland Mercury (7 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18711372

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (21 December 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18769519

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 August 1881), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13492876

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 May 1882), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13510364

"CREMORNE GARDENS", The West Australian (9 November 1896), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3102093

"PERTH ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY", The Daily News (18 May 1908), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article76522781

"DEATHS", The West Australian (17 February 1925), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31280216 

ZEUGHUR-HERRMANN. - On February 16, at his residence, 80 Colin-street, West Perth, Frederick, relict of the late Margaret Zeughur-Herrmann, fond lather of Linda, Verena, and Frederick, and the late Winnie Herrmann, grandfather of Dorothy Dullard, and uncle of Alice Patten, aged 80 years.

HERRMANN, William Zeugheer (William Zeugheer HERRMANN; usu. HERMANN)

Violinist, pianist

Born Liverpool, England, 1853 (2nd quarter); son of Jakob ZEUGHEER HERRMANN (1803-1865) and Anna BARRINGTON (c. 1812-1884)
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1863

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

Documentation:

"ORPHEONIST SOCIETY", Empire (22 December 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60553473

"PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 March 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13094833

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 April 1864), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5748161

"CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 June 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13114783

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 February 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13126815

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", Empire (22 March 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60597050

"HERR HERRMANN'S CONCERT", Empire (21 February 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63243847

The entertainment to be given at the Masonic hall tomorrow evening is one which cannot fail to attract the attention of those who really love music for the art itself. Herr Herrman, who, unfortunately for the cause of which he is so able an exponent, has been heard but too seldom in public, is acknowledged to be the best pianist now in Sydney, and a worthy successor to the lamented artist, Boulanger. He will on this occasion be assisted by Mr. John Hill, who will take part in this concert as violinist, pianist, and harmonium executant; by Mr. Deane, violoncellist, and two gentlemen amateurs as instrumentalists; whilst the vocal portion of the concert will be carried out by Mrs. Cordner and Mr. C. W. Rayner-the latter having attained a high position here as vocalist and teacher. The programme is peculiarly interesting, comprising classical music, which will, at the same time, be pleasing and varied, with several popular pieces. It will include Hummel's grand quintet, for piano and stringed instruments . . .

"MR. W. HERMANN'S CONCERT", Empire (23 February 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63243910

"LAW. SUPREME COURT. - FRIDAY", Empire (25 August 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60598803 

HERMANN V. DESSAUR AND ANOTHER. This was an action for the recovery of £300, money lent, and £11 6s. interest. The plaintiff was a music teacher, and the defendants had been in business in Sydney, ostensibly as merchants. The money was lent in April last, and was to have been returned in June with interest at 15 per cent.; but the defendants did not pay back the money, and hence the present action, since the commencement of the suit the defendants had absconded, to California. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for the amount claimed, and his Honor [Alfred Stephen] granted immediate execution, as it was stated that the defendants had left some property behind them. Mr. Windeyer appeared for the plaintiff.

"INSOLVENCY COURT", Empire (13 September 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60599628

"INSOLVENT COURT", Empire (28 September 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60600334

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 April 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13476230

HERMES, Alfred (Alfred Jerome HERMES; Alfred HERMES)

Musician, professor of music, bandmaster, composer

Born Villeneuve sur Lot, France, 10 September 1848; son of Alfred Joseph HERMES and Louise FOURNIER
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 7 July 1872 (per Bruat, from New Caledonia)
Married Mary McGONIGAL, Home Rule (near Gulgong), NSW, 14 January 1875
Died Stanmore, NSW, 24 August 1917

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alfred+Jerome+Hermes+1848-1917 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HERMES-Alfred (shareable link to this entry)

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

Alfred Hermes, bandmaster, with the Volunteer Artillery Band, Sydney, c. 1880-82

Summary:

Alfred Hermes arrived in Sydney in July 1872 as timonier (helmsman and junior officer) on the French military steam aviso, the Bruat, and jumped ship. He married Mary McGonigal at Home Rule, NSW, in 1875, and in 1876-77 was working as an upholsterer in Mudgee, while also serving as bandmaster of the Mudgee Volunteer Band. By 1878, he was in Sydney, briefly as bandmaster of the Redfern Band and the Ashfield Brass band in 1879-80, as bandmaster of the Volunteer Artillery Band in 1881-82, and by 1883 of the Permanent Artillery Band. He was also music and singing instructor at St. Ignatius College.

As late as 1942, in Perth, WA, a Mrs. M. G. Mercer advanced the unlikely claim that her father, William Maxwell McEwen, was the rightful author of the words of Advance Australia fair, written at the request of Hermes, then conductor of the Ashfield Band, and that he (Hermes) had composed music for them. However, the original sheet music of Advance Australia fair was first advertised in December 1878.

NOTE: Hermes's grave inscription in the Catholic mortuary at Rookwood, has: "b. France, 11 Sep 1853", evidently the birthday (almost) correct, but the year wrong

With thanks to Simon Hermes, 2021, for kindly sharing information on Hermes's first arrival in Australia, and for the photo reproduced above

HERRGSTON, James (HIRRGSTON)

Musician, bandsman (band of the 40th Regiment)

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1859

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 40th Regiment (second tour)

Documentation:

"CORONER'S INQUESTS", The Age (29 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154878898 

. . . James Herrgston, sworn: I am in the band of the 40th Regiment. I was passing up Elizabeth street on Friday night last, between nine and ten o'clock with several of our band. I saw deceased lying upon the pavement . . .

"FATAL ACCIDENT, THROUGH INTEMPERANCE", The Argus (29 November 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5692625 

. . . James Hirrgston, one of the band of the 40th, corroborated the previous evidence . . .

HERRING, Henry (Henry HERRING)

Dancing master

Active Adelaide, SA, 1840s

Documentation:

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (4 October 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27451029 

"BALL", Adelaide Times (27 November 1848), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980036 

On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Herring's Quarterly Ball, according to advertisement, came off at the "Golden Fleece," Currie street, when, notwithstanding the roughness of the evening, the attendance was good. The pupils' proficiency in dancing, considering the short time they had been under training, did high credit to their teacher; and the refreshments provided by the host and hostess fully sustained their wonted good name, both in quality and quantity.

HERSEE, Rose (Madame Rose HERSÉE)

Soprano vocalist

Born England, 13 December 1845
Arrived Melbourne, March 1879
Departed Melbourne, 11 February 1881 (per Sobraon)
Died England, 26 November 1924

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

Image: Melbourne, April 1879: (page 9) http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60623208 

Documentation:

"AN AUSTRALIAN'S OPINION", The Australasian (1 November 1873), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137583474

[London] . . . Rose Hersee is now in this country, and liberal offers are, it is said, being made to her to take a trip to Melbourne. She pas just engaged with Madame Parepa Rosa till some time after Christmas, when she may probably accept a generous offer made her forces to join Mr. Lyster's forces in Melbourne . . .

"VICTORIA", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 January 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13427275

A portion of Lyster's opera troupe leave London by the Lusitania. Mdlle. Rose Hersee comes by the Chimborazo.

[News], The Argus (17 March 1879), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5936020

"THE OPERA. MADAME ROSE HERSEE", The Argus (19 March 1879), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5936315

"THE OPERA", The Argus (24 March 1879), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5936913

LA SONNAMBULA. To record the commencement of a new season of opera under the experienced management of Mr. W. S. Lyster has always been with us an agreeable task. Opera in Melbourne has become such an institution that its periodical recurrence has always been treated as a notable event, and on no previous occasion has public curiosity been excited to a higher degree than it was at the opera-house on Saturday night . . . Concerning the new prima donna leggiera we can speak at once in terms of satisfaction. It is always gratifying to find a gifted artist who come to us using the language which we all understand as the medium for conveying the author's meaning from the lyric stage. It is true that we might have very much better English versions of the words of Bellini's, and indeed most other Italian operas of the same date than are in existence at the present time, but for the general audience even the stilted and cumbrous verbiage employed by the English adaptor is better than the original text, which, mellifluously vocable though it may be, is an unknown tongue to about ninety-nine out of every hundred people who listen to it in a Melbourne theatre. Madame Rose Hersee is petite in figure, and has a very pleasing face. She has that appearance about her which gives assurance of intelligence, and as soon as she speaks or sings or moves that assurance is confirmed in such a manner aa to put the audience at their ease with respect to all that may follow after. Her voice is a soprano of great sweetness, but not unusual power. It is of good but not extraordinarily high compass. It is characterised throughout by a perceptible vibrato, and in its lower tones it is rich and round and has in it a most touching quality of unforced sympathy. That she should have chosen a part like that of Amina wherein to make her first acquaintance with a strange audience is enough to show that she paid them the compliment of supposing them to be both experienced and critical. It is a great part to play, and none but the well trained and musically enlightened can hope for any success in the performance of it. We have now to note that she came through the ordeal with the full approval of the whole audience, and even something more than that, in the evidently friendly feeling which she had managed to establish on a first acquaintance. The applause which greeted the end of her first cavatina, "0 love for me thy power," was such as to assure her position from that moment, and when, at the end of the first act she was summoned before the curtain, she must have felt that she had made a success. The good culture and flexibility of her voice were displayed with fine artistic effect in the chromatic shakes and runs which abound in the cabaletta passage in the first act, commencing "When this heart its joy revealing," and the piquancy and charming naturalness of her acting were made fully apparent in the parting scene with Elvino with which the first act closes. The good qualities thus displayed in the first act were made amply manifest throughout the progress of the work. The scene in the bed chamber, wherein the poor little sleepwalker finds herself spurned by her lover and suspected by her friends, was full of pathos, and was well sung and played throughout, and followed by another hearty recall at the end of the act. The whole scene in the third act onward from the sad and melodious air, "Scarcely could I believe thee," fixed the hushed attention of the whole house and rewarded it with a genial display of warm hearted acting and singing, inspired by the true sentiment of the scene. The final passage, "Do not mingle," was brilliantly sung and served to introduce some staccato graces of vocalisation with very pretty effect. Both Madame Hersee and the audience have every reason to be pleased with the result of her first appearance in Melbourne . . .

"THE OPERA", The Australasian (29 March 1879), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143006331

[Illustrations], The Australasian Sketcher with Pen and Pencil (12 April 1879), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60623208

"MRS. HOWITZ'S FAREWELL CONCERT", The Argus (7 February 1881), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5974286

"The Theatres", The Australian Sketcher (26 February 1881), 74

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60622356

Bibliography and resources:

"Rose Hersee", Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Hersee

Associations:

? teacher of Isabel Staff (Mrs. Horwitz)

HERTS, Mr. (Mr. HERTS; ? HERTZ)

Musician, double bass player (New Queen's Theatre)

Active Adelaide, SA, 1848

Documentation:

[Advertisement], South Australian (6 October 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71612600

HERTZ, Mr. (1) (Mr. HERTZ)

Musician, pianist, ? importer

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792040 

SECOND GRAND CONCERT. MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Protestant Hall, THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, 27th April. Principal Vocal Performers - Miss Graham (her second appearance); Mr. Moran. Leader - Mr. F. Fischer. Director - Mr. G. Chapman. THE Band will consist of the following talented performers: Violins - Mr. A. Fischer, Mr. Strebinger, Mr. Thomson; Viola - Mr. Thomas; Basso - Mr. C. Elza and Mr. Hardman; Cornet-a-Piston - Mr. G. Chapman; Clarionet and Oboe - Sig. Blume; Flute- Mr. Rosenstengel. Pianoforte - Mr. Hertz and Mr. Thomson . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 July 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794981 

To Drapers, Storekeepers, and Others. - On Sale at the Wholesale Stores of M. HERTZ and CO., Emerald-hill . . .

HERTZ, Mr. (2) (Mr. HERTZ)

Musician, violinist

Active Sydney, NSW, September 1859; ? Melbourne, VIC, 1868

Summary:

One or perhaps two theatre band violinists. At the Prince of Wales theatre in Sydney in September 1859, a Mr. Hertz took over as leader allowing Charles Eigenschenck to conduct. A Mr. Hertz was playing second violin under Thomas Zeplin at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, in December 1868. The latter is not to be confused with Julius Herz.

Documentation:

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", Empire (5 September 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60402740

The lyric drama has been progressing favourably during the week. On Monday, "Ernani" was again given, and on Tuesday, the regular opera night, the established favourite "Il Trovatore," to a full house. The operatic drama of "Rob Roy" was played on Wednesday . . . On Thursday evening, Bellini's "Sonnambula" was performed, the audience being numerous and enthusiastic. The addition of Mr. Hertz, as first violin, increased the steadiness and efficiency of the orchestra, Mr. Eigenschenck being enabled to devote his entire attention to conducting the opera. The management has acted wisely, during the sort of interregnum occasioned by the decease of one conductor and the illness of his successor, in only producing such operas as, from being well known, required no great exercise of orchestral power . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 December 1868), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5834837

HERWYN, Henry (Henry HERWYN [sic, not Henri]; M. HERWYN; HERWIN; HERVYN; alias of Hyacinthe Henry Léopold HERMENEGILDE)

Musician, violinist, composer, arranger

Born Montreuil sur Mer, Pas de Calais, France, 8 October 1821; son of Pierre Joseph HERMENEGILDE, "dit HERWYN" (1796-1847) and Marie Thérèse Henriette DUREY (1787-1843)
Married (1) Julie MARTEL, St. James, Piccadilly, London, England, 6 February 1840 ("minor")
Married (2) Célestine Juliette GODFERNAUX, Lille, France, 9 June 1851
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 January 1854 (per Kent from London, 19 October 1853, and Portsmouth, 26 October)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 6 December 1855 (per Eliza, for London)
Died Paris, France, 6 July 1905

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

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Herwyn+1821-1905 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

HERWYN, Celestine (Célestine Juliette GODFERNAUX; Madame Henry HERWYN; Madame HERWYN)

Musician, pianist

Born Lille, Nord, France, 15 April 1831; daughter of César Benjamin GODFERNAUX (1804-1844) and Henriette Thérèse BAAR
Married Hyacinthe Léopold HERMENEGILDE [Henry HERWYN], Lille, France, 9 June 1851
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 January 1854 (per Kent from London, 19 October 1853, and Portsmouth, 26 October)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 6 December 1855 (per Eliza, for London)
Died Paris, France, 18 May 1896

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

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Celestine+Herwyn+1831-1896 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Henry Herwyn, as he was known in adulthood, was born at Montreuil sur Mer, Pas de Calais, France, on 8 October 1821. His birth name was Hyacinthe Henry Léopld Hermenegilde, son of a professional musician, Pierre Joseph Hermenegilde (1796-1847), "dit Herwyn", and his wife Marie Thérèse Henriette Durey (1787-1843), who had married at Dunkirk on 29 April 1816.

His elder brother Alphonse (1820-1892), "dit Herwyn, was also a professional musician.

According to Léon Escudier's 1856 biographical summary of Herwyn's early career, his musical predisposition was evident from childhood. He had barely reached his twelfth year when the Philharmonic Society of Saint-Omer presented him with an honorary bow. At the age of fourteen and a half, he came to Paris to receive lessons from the great masters. At fifteen, he was playing among the violins at the Theatre de l'opéra, where in 1839 he succeeded to the post previously held by Hubert Léonard. The chief conductor, François Habeneck, who did not lavish praise lightly, held Young Herwyn in very special esteem and affection.

Later Herwyn toured with Sigismond Thalberg and other leading artists. At St. James, Piccadilly, in London, on 6 February 1840, Herwyn, a "minor", married his first wife Julia Martel. Having returned home in 1847 when his father was dying, he took advantage of a professional hiatus to complete his studies and perfect his talent.

At Lille, on 9 June 1851, he married his second wife, Célestine Juliette Godfernaux, a native of Lille, born on 15 April 1831, a daughter of César Benjamin Godfernaux (1804-1844) and Henriette Thérèse Baar.

Having returned to in 1853, Herwyn gave his first concert there on 16 March, in the presence of a large audience and elite artists. Its brilliant success was confirmed by the unanimous and spontaneous votes of the Parisian press.

In 1854 the Philharmonic Society of Boulogne-sur-Mer engaged him for one of its musical festivals, and while there he was befriended by some English people who spoke to him enthusiastically about Australia, so much so that he was seduced by the lure of the unknown, so powerful on the imaginations of artists, and imagined a new source of poetic inspiration in a country still only partly explored by Europeans.

It was only a short step before Herwyn was dedicated to his antipodean project. Besides, his young wife, animated by a courage and resolution unusual for her sex, felt like him the keenest desire to undertake this long and perilous journey. They embarked London on 20 October 1854, and arrived at Port Phillip bay after a voyage of 75 days, during which terrible storms twice put their lives and those of all the crew in peril.

Melbourne was the first city they visited, arriving on 12 January 1854. It was the high summer. In this season the heat is unbearable, especially because of the winds that are called in English "brickfielders", whose impetuous gusts raises dense whirlwinds of dust that completely obscures the view of the houses. These winds is usually last for several days, during which those unfortunates forced to go out are literally toasted and blinded, in spite of the thick veils which the men tie to their hats. In such stifling heat, the Herwyns gave up all hope of giving concerts in Melbourne, and, after only three weeks, left for Sydney.

Sydney, where they arrived by coastal steamer in early February, is a large city with a population of 100,000. It is perfectly situated, with elegant and varied buildings and beautiful straight streets which give it the appearance of European cities. In this great centre of population, art has distinguished connoisseurs, and an artist of any value can perform there with great chance of success. The Herwyns were very graciously received by the amiable and worthy French consul, Louis Sentis. They were introduced to an elegant and polite society and salons which rivaled those of the first cities of Europe in luxury. Among the city's musical organisations is the very well organized Sydney Philharmonic Society which performs the music of the great masters, especially Handel's oratorios, with rare skill.

The Herwyns therefore found in Sydney all the elements for success. The first concert they gave was splendid. Among the warmest admirers was Charles Fitz-Roy, governor general of Australia. He came in person to invite the Herwyns to a dinner and party at Government House. This flattering distinction was appreciated by all those familiar with English manners, and the sometimes insurmountable difficulties facing foreigners seeking admission into aristocratic circles. Moreover, such testimonies of sympathy and esteem were repeated several times during their stay in Australia.

During the four months following their arrival in Sydney, the Herwyns gave four major concerts at the theatre and sixteen soirees musicales. Regarding these occasions, the local press exhausted all the formulas of praise. The Morning Herald, a Sydney newspaper, spoke in the following terms after one of the distinguished virtuoso's concerts:

In the great piece from the Huguenots, a splendid composition, Mons. Herwyn played delightfully. It is impossible to convey the poetic feeling, the verve and the dramatic accent which distinguish this artist's playing; he approached as close as possible to the perfection, and we write this with our hearts still full of memories of Paganini, Ole-Bull, Sivori and Ernst.

In mid September 1854, the Herwyns left Sydney to spend a little over 2 months in Van Diemen's Land, and in Hobart Town were given a magnificent reception. The governor's wife, Caroline Denison, placed the Government House ball room their disposal. In Geelong, Adelaide, and Paramatta, they were the objects of the same testimonies of esteem and enthusiasm. One of Geelong's papers, The Advertiser, characterized Herwyn's talent in these terms:

He has all the qualities which distinguish the most eminent artists. His bow stroke is firm, his notes are full and round. He has the faculty to give to the music he performs all the nuances demanded by the different genres of compositions.

In one of the main towns on the Diggings, or goldfields, the Herwyns received an ovation to which they had not been accustomed until then, and at their second concert received a storm of applause interspersed with whistles, unaware that in this country whistles are the most expressive mark of enthusiasm.

Their stay in Australia was also marked by curious incidents. One evening Madame Herwyn, returning home in the country, put her hand on a black snake wrapped around the key to her door. Imagine her fear! This unexpected encounter could have had serious consequences: the snakes, very common in the region, are so poisonous that people have sometimes been seen to expire within ten minutes of being bitten.

The Herwyns had wanted to leave on their return journey in October 1855, sailing via Java and Calcutta. But Celestine's health, cruelly tested by the hot climate of Australia, prevented their departure, and, bearing the most flattering marks of sympathy and regret on the part of the most distinguished figures of the colony, they finally embarked directly for Europe in December (only days after the arrival from San Francisco of the celebrity musicians Anna Bishop and Nicholas Bochsa). This trip was even less fortunate than the previous one, the ship almost sinking among the icebergs of the southern ocean. And after weathering several storms, they were wait for eight days off the English coast. Finally, it was only after immense difficulties and endlessly renewed perils that they saw France again.

With thanks to Christian Declerck (March 2021) for kindly sharing results of research towards his Dictionnaire des Musiciens à Dunkerque et Boulogne sur Mer

Documentation:

Record of the birth of Hyacinthe Henry Léopold HERMENEGILDE, Montreuil sur Mer, 8 October 1821; Archives Pas de Calais

http://archivesenligne.pasdecalais.fr/v2/ark:/64297/f3b2b8417c263f2b71f917f3cb36de4a (DIGITISED)

[No.] 16.96 / Hyacinthe Henry Leopold Hermenegilde . . . . / [9 October 1821] . . . un enfrant du sex masculin, né heir à sept heures du matin . . . de marie Marie Thérèse Henriette Durey . . . le prénoms de Hyacinthe Henry Léopold . . . [signed] P. Hermenegilde . . .

1840, marriage solemnized at the Church in the Parish of St. James Westminster in the County of Middlesex; register 1840-41, page 11; City of Westminster Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/61867/images/61865_324054000599_0288-00020 (PAYWALL)

No. 21 / February 6 / Henry Herwyn / Minor / Bachelot / Musician / rupert St. / [son of] Pierre Herwyn / Musician
Julie Martel / of full age / Spinster / - / [Rupert St.] / [daughter of] Marguerite Martel / Gentleman [sic] . . . in the presence of . . . Leon Pernet, Mary Pernet

Record of the death of Pierre Joseph HERMENEGILDE, "dit HERWYN", St. Omer, 31 March 1847; Archives Pas de Calais

http://archivesenligne.pasdecalais.fr/v2/ark:/64297/11e6a1e4684d6d0a6e9ffcf576b18641 (DIGITISED)

61 / Hermenegilde [1847 1 April] cinq heures du soir en la maison commune de St. Omer . . . hier à neuf heures du soir est décédé pierre joseph Hermenegilde, dit Herwyn, professseur de musique, agé de cinquante ans, né à Dunkerque (Nord), le seize décembre [1796] . . .

"THÉATRES. LES CONCERTS DE LA SEMAINE-SAINTE", L'Athenaeum français (2 April 1853), 322

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=5G-W6onQhFoC&pg=PA322

Nous sommes en retard avec les concerts; de fait, un revue quotidienne suffirait à peine à suivre et à signalier les centaines de solennités musicales qui convoquent soir et matin depuis un mois les fidéles de l'harmonie à des auditions de toute sorte. Aussi laisserons-nous de côté les concerts soit des pianistes, soit de violinistes, de M. Fumagalli, de M. Eirlich et de Mlle. Kastner, de M. Sivori at de M. Lecieux, de M. Herwyn, de M. Deloffre et de la famille Binfield's, une curieuse famille de musiciens anglais . . .

"CHRONIQUE DÉPARTMENTALE. Boulogne-sur-Mer, 11 août", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (14 August 1853), 288

https://dezede.org/sources/id/2968 

Hier la Société philharmonique a donné un brillant concert, où se sont fait entendre et chaudement applaudir deux chanteurs de grand mérite: M. et Mme. Marchesi, basse et contralto . . . M. Henry Herwyn, dont la presse parisienne s'est entretenue avec éloge l'hiver dernier, a prouvé dans ce concert qu'il avait son rang marqué parmi les grands violonistes de notre époque, comme compositeur et exécutant. Il a joué ses Souvenirs d'autrefois, avec orchestre, une fantaisie sur la Favorite, et a terminé par des variations burlesques, qui sont le digne pendant du Carnaval de Venise . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Salvatore and Mathilde Marchesi (vocalists)

"Miscellaneous", The musical world [London, England] (15 October 1853), 664

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=sJQPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA664

M. HERWIN, a violinist of repute from Paris, has arrived in London, en route to Australia.

Australia (1854-55):

Melbourne, VIC (12 January to 2 February 1854):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 February 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802762 

February 2 - Hellespont, steamer, 332 tons, R. F. Pockley, for Sydney, in ballast. Passengers - cabin: Mr. and Mrs. Herwyn . . .

Sydney, NSW (February to September 1854):

"MUSICAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 February 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958460

Report speaks highly of the musical talent of M. and Madame Merwyn, recently arrived from Paris. M. Herwyn, we understand, is a first-rate violinist, and his wife an accomplished performer on the piano. Every accession to our musical circles will be hailed with satisfaction, and we hope soon to have an opportunity of speaking more positively as to the capabilities of the newly arrived artistes.

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

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

"M. AND MADAME HERWYN", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 February 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959555

We drew attention yesterday to the soiree musicale which M. and Madame Herwyn are to give this evening, at their residence. The performance of these artists has already attracted the favorable opinion of connoisseurs, which is fully borne out by the subjoined extract from a late number of the Constitutionnel, written by the eminent critic M. Florentino :-

"How is it possible to describe our admiration of this charming couple of artists, Mons. et Madame Herwyn? They have talents that impassion the audience and force even the coldest of hearts to admiration; at their last concert applause and encores were lavished upon them, a sort of delicious giddiness overcame the public in listening to their heartmoving execution. Les souvenir d'autrefois (remembrance of former days), a grand fantaisie composed by the celebrated violinist excited such enthusiasm as we have rarely witnessed in our concert halls. But what originality what beautiful singing, and what taste? What enchantment in this work which denotes a new era! It would be impossible to describe the magnetic power which Mons. Herwyn exercises on his audience, whether it be to express the tenderness of love or the passion of sentiment, he ever elevates himself to a superior predominence and treats the greatest difficulties as mere trifles. Besides the Souvenirs d'autrefois the great artist executed his Fantasie from the Favourite, full of glittering melodies and proclaiming an artist initiated in all the delicacies of the art. His Hommage to Paganini has a different character, the composition having aimed at the fantastical and eccentric, he plunges into the very depths of fancy's regions and, at will, is as lively, as gay, as original, and as spiritual, as he is brilliant and sentimental.

Madame Herwyn is also an excellent and innate musician of rare intelligence and privileged nature; cultivated by a solid education and long studies, she is young, beautiful, and a descendant of a high family; Madame Herwyn hesitated a long time before she embraced her artistic career, well knowing its difficulties and reverses. But she yielded at last, and her debuts were resounded in all France and Germany, which countries she and her husband have travelled through since, amidst the most brilliant ovations. Madame Herwyn is, above all, a conscientious pianist; what she executes is always listened to with delight. Listen how she dreams, how she weeps, how she sings with sweetness and melancholy, how exquisitely she expresses the most tender and lofty sentiments amidst a profundity of poetry, how correctly she reproduces the classic works of Bach, Beethoven, Mendelsohn, and both ancient and modern masters. Most assuredly to attain so great a pitch, demanded an inflexible will, such as only exceptional intelligences are gifted with. It is a gift of heaven, and if we believed still in fairies we should believe that she was gifted in her cradle by one of those genii, whose power was formerly admitted by the credulous."

ASSOCIATIONS: Pier-Angelo Fiorentino (reviewer); Le constitutionnel (Parisian journal)

"M. AND MADAME HERWYN'S SOIREE MUSICALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 March 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12955778

On no former occasion have we had to record more complete success than was achieved last night by these talented artists. Rumour had spoken highly of them, but the expectations which had been raised were fully realised, and the élite of Sydney present at the soiree last evening pronounced it the greatest musical treat that had been afforded in Sydney. Madame Herwyn's brilliant and expressive playing - her perfect command of her instrument - her line and delicate perception of the lights and shades of every passage, and her free and correct execution of the most difficult and complicated combination of modern piano music, called forth repeated expressions of admiration . . . Of her husband we need only speak as of a violinist de premiere force; we should say that the peculiarity of his playing consists in the extreme softness of his touch; but again, in the Malbrouk (which was unanimously called for at the close) he displayed a vigour and nerve in the tours de force which quite equalled, if it did not surpass, the more subdued and expressive passages. We feel that in speaking thus in high praise of both these pleasing artists, we are but echoing the sentiments of every person present . . .

"M. AND MADAME HERWYN'S SOIREE MUSICALE", Empire (8 March 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60149955

"MUSICAL SOIREE", Illustrated Sydney News (25 March 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63614122

. . . The novelty of the evening was M. Hervyn's [sic] performance on an instrument which he denominates a monocorde, but which, to our uninstructed vision, was simply a violin with one string. On this instrument M. Hervyn played the Aria "Robert, toi que j'aime" with great effect, and elicited well deserved applause . . .

Hobart and Launceston, TAS (23 September to 29 November 1854):

"SHIPPING NEWS", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (23 September 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2238979 

September 23rd - City of Hobart, steamer, 362, Bentley, Melbourne. Cabin - Mr. Lenin, Monsieur and Madame Herwyn . . .

"M. HERWYN'S GRAND CONCERT", The Courier (6 October 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240661

"THE HERWYN'S CONCERT", Colonial Times (7 October 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8777603

"THE HERWYN'S CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (18 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36290656

Melbourne and region, VIC (30 November 1854 to 16 June 1855):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (1 December 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4801106 

November 30. - Lady Bird, S. S. S., 126 tons, Thos. Roberton, from Launceston 29th ult. Passengers - cabin . . . M. and Madame Herwynn . . .

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4801396

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802775

"THE CONCERT AT THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser (15 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91860727

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 February 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804293

"M. AND MADAME HERWYN", Geelong Advertiser (28 February 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91860037

These accomplished musicians, we are happy to announce, have permanently established themselves in Geelong, as teachers of music . . .

Sydney and region, NSW (19 June to 6 December 1855):

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12970680 

JUNE 19. - Wonga Wonga (s.), 500 tons, Captain Gilmore, from Melbourne 16th instant. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Herwyn . . .

"CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 October 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12974623

The farewell concert of Monsieur and Madame Herwyn is advertised to take place to-night, at the Concert Hall, Royal Hotel, and will be under the patronage of the Governor General and Lady Denison. The sojourn of this accomplished lady and gentleman amongst us has been prolonged to a considerable extent, and though not often popularly before the public, we believe their musical réunions, private and public, have done much to improve and correct musical education in the colony. It is difficult to say that either Madame or Monsieur Herwyn are musicians for the multitude, but that they have great Artistic skill, toned and disciplined by the purest appreciation of the art itself, none whose judgment is worth having will dispute . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (8 October 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60166496 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 October 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12984009 

PIANOFORTE. - One of unequalled character, namely, the instrument of Mons. Herwyn, acknowledged by all present at his concert last evening to be unsurpassed, in every respect, will be SOLD, at 12 o'clock THIS DAY, at the Concert Room, Royal Hotel. Any person who really is in search of something out of the ordinary way should avail themselves of this unusual opportunity. Mons. and Madame Herwyn, we regret to say, leave Sydney in a few days.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 October 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12977248

Postponement of Sale YESTERDAY, in consequence of the Funeral of the late Sir Thomas Mitchell.
THIS DAY, positively, at 2 o'clock. Grand Piano, of unequalled tone and brilliancy, by Messrs. Pleyel and Co., Paris. For unreserved sale.
MR. ROBERT MURIEL has been favoured with instructions from Mons. Herwyn to sell by public auction,
THIS DAY, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock precisely, at the Concert-hall, Royal Hotel, without reserve
(in consequence of Mons. and Madame Herwyn's Immediate departure for Europe),
That splendid grand pinao, made by the celebrated makers, Messrs. Pleyel and Co., Paris.
This superb instrument is just imported by Mons. Herwyn, and has been acknowledged by competent judges to be the finest piano that has ever reached the colony.
It is truly elegant, and contains the repetitive action, with the most recent improvements.
Terms, cash.

"PLEYEL'S GRAND PIANOFORTE . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 October 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12977260 

. . . the sale of which, yesterday, was unavoidably postponed, in consequence of the funeral of the late Sir Thomas Mitchell, until to-day, punctually at 2. o'clock. This instrument is the property of Monsieur Herwyn, and cannot be surpassed for brilliancy or sweetness of tone. At the last concert given by our esteemed friend, the audience were perfectly electrified. This unreserved sale will take place precisely at the hour specified; therefore, any person wishing to secure an instrument of which too much cannot possibly be expressed, should not neglect attending. Monsieur Boulanger has very kindly consented to be present, and will display, by his unprecedented talent, the unequalled powers of this instrument, second to none in the world. - Adv.

"DEPARTURES", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List (10 December 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161106226 

December 6. - Eliza, ship, 912 tons, Loutit, for London. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Herwyn . . .

After Australia (from 1856):

[Léon Escudier], [Profile], Le Pays: journal des volontés de la France (25 November 1856),

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k46509459/f2 (DIGITISED)

Also, "HENRY HERWYN", La France musicale (7 December 1856), 293-94

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k696737/f395 (DIGITISED)

La saison musicale a commencé. Des essaims de virtuoses nous arrivent de toutes parts; de nombreux concerts s'organisent; les maîtres du piano préparent leurs compositions les mieux inspirées; les violonistes, et à leur tête Vieuxtemps et Sivori, sont prêts à entrer en lice.

Parmi les émules de ces exécutants supérieurs, il faut citer M. Henry Herwyn, un artiste sérieux, qui tente de frayer à l'art du violon des routes nouvelles. Ce virtuose est parmi nous et se propose de donner bientôt un concert dans la salle Herz. Quelques particularités sur sa carrière déjà si brillante seront peut-être lues avec intérèt.

Les dispositions musicales de M. Herwyn se révélèrent dès l'enfance. Il avait à peine atteint sa douzième année, quand la société philharmoninique de Saint-Omer lui offrit un archet d'honneur. A quatorze ans et demi il vint à Paris pour recevoir les leçons des grands maîtres. A quinze, il était violin à l'Opéra, où il remplaça Léonard en 1839. L'illustre Habeneck, qui ne prodiguait pas ses sympathies, lui avait voué une estime et une affection toutes particulières.

Plus tard, Henry Herwyn voyagea avec Thalberg et d'autres artistes de premier ordre - il reçut partout l'accueil le plus chaleureux. Rentré dans sa famille en 1847 pour y recevoir les derniers adieux de son père, il profita de ses instants de repos pour compléter ses études et perfectionner son talent.

De retour à Paris en 1853, il donna son premier il concert, le 16 mars, en présence d'un nombreux public et de l'élite de nos artistes. Son succès éclatant fut confirmé par les suffrages unanimes et spontanés de la presse parisienne.

La société philharmonique de Boulogne-sur-Mer l'ayant appelé l'année suivante pour concourir à l'éclat d'une de ses fêtes musicales, il se lia dans cette ville avec des Anglais qui lui parlèrent de l'Australie avec tarit d'enthousiasme, qu'il se laissa séduire par l'amour de l'inconnu, si puissant sur les imaginations d'artistes. Il voyait une source nouvelle de poétiques inspirations dans ce pays si imparfaitement exploré par les Européens. Du projet àution il n'y avait qu'un pas pour M. Henry Herwyn. D'ailleurs sa jeune femme, animée d'un courage et d'une résolution peu ordinaires dans les organisations de son sexe, éprouvait comme lui le plus vif désir d'entreprendre ce long et périlleux voyage. Ils s'embarquèLondres le 20 octobre 1854, et arrivèrent dans la baie de Panphilippe [sic, Port Phillip] traversée de soixante-quinze jours, troublée par deux terribles tempè mirent leurs jours et ceux de tout l'équipage en péril.

Melbourne, fut la première ville qu'ils visitèrent. On était en plein été. Dans cette saison la chaleur est insupportable, surtout quand règnent les vents qu'on nomme en anglais brickfilders, dont le souffle impétueux soulève d'épais tourbillons de poussière qui dérobent complètement la vue des maisons. La durée de ces vents est ordinairement de trois jours, pendant lesquels les malheureux, obligés de sortir sont littéralement grillés et aveuglés, malgré les voiles épais que les hommes eux-mêmes attachent à leurs chapeaux. Far cette chaleur étouffante, notre virtuose ne fut nullement lenté de donner des concerts à à Melbourne, il partit immédiatement pour Sydney. Sydney est une grande ville dont la population relève à cent mille âmes. Elle est parfaitement habitée, possÈde des constructions élégantes et variées de forme et de belles rues droites qui lui donnent la physionomie des cités européennes. Dans ce grand centre de population l'art compte des connaisseurs distingués, et un artiste de quelque valeur peut s'y produire avec de grandes chances de succès.

M. et Mme Herwyn furent très-gracieusement accueillis par le consul français, M. Sentis, qui joint à un mérite éminent les formes les plus aimables. Ils trouvèrent là une société élégante et polie et des salons qui rivalisent de luxe avec ceux des premières villes de l'Europe. Parmi les établissements que renferme Sydney, il faut citer une société philharmonique très-bien organisée qui exécute la musique des grands maîtres, notamment les oratorios de Haendel, avec une rare habileté.

M. Henry Herwyn trouva donc réunis à Sydney tous les éléments de succès désirables. Le premier concert qu'il donna fut splendide. Parmi les plus chauds admirateurs du brillant violoniste on remarqua sir Charles Fiiz-Roy, gouverneur général de l'Australie. Il alla en personne inviter M. et Mme. Herwyn à un dîner et à une soirée qu'il voulait donner pour eux au château du gouvernement. Cette flatteuse distinction fut appréciée par toutes les personnes qui connaissent les moeurs anglaises et les difficultés parfois insurmontables qui s'opposent à l'admission des étrangers dans les cercles de l'aristocratie. Au reste, il est bon de constater que ces témoignages de sympathie et d'estime se reproduisirent à plusieurs reprises durant le séjour de notre virtuose en Australie.

Pendant les quatre mois qui suivirent son arrivée à Sydney, M. Herwyn donna quatre grands concerts au théâtre et seize soirées musicales dans une salle qui porte son nom. A propos de ces solennités, la presse locale épuisa toutes les formules de l'éloge. Le Morning Herald, journal de Sydney, s'exprimait dans les termes suivants après un des concerts de l'éminent virtuose:

"Dans le grand morceau des Huguenots, splendide composition, M. Herwyn a joué à ravir. Il est impossible de rendre le sentiment poétique, la verve et l'accent dramatique qui distinguent le jeu de cet artiste; il approché le plus possible de la perfection, et nous écrivons ceci le coeur encore plein du souvenir de Paganini, d'Ole-Bull, de Sivori et de Ernst."

M. Herwyn partit de Sidney pour se rendre au pays de Van-Diémen. A Hobart-Town, on lui fit une réception magnifique. La femme du gouverneur, Lady Devison Affrie, mit à sa disposition la salle de liai du gouverneur.

A Geelong, Adelaïde, Parametta [sic], il fut l'objet des mêmes témoignages d'estime et d'enthousiasme. Une des feuilles de Geelong, l'Advertiser, caractérisait en ces termes le talent de M. Herwyn:

"Il a toutes les qualités qui distinguent les plus éminents artistes. Son coup d'archet est ferme, Ses notes sont pleines et rondes. Il a la faculté de donner à la musique qu'il exécute toutes les nuances exigées par les différents genres de compositions."

Dans la capitale des Diggins [sic] ou mines d'or, M. Herwyn reçut une ovation à laquelle on ne l'avait pas jusqu'alors accoutumé: il se vit assailli, à son second concert, par une tempête formidable d'applaudissements entremêlés de sifflets. Ce qu'il ne savait pas, c'est que dans ce pays les sifflets sont la marque la plus expressive de l'enthousiasme.

Son séjour en Australie fut marqué par de curieux incidents: un soir Mme. Herwyn, rentrant chez elle à la campagne, mit la main sur un serpent noir enroulé autour de la clef de sa porte. Jugez de sa frayeur! Cette rencontre inattendue aurait pu avoir de sérieuses conséquences: les serpents, très-communs dans la contrée, sont si venimeux, qu'on a vu quelquefois des personnes expirer dix minutes après leur terrible morsure.

M. Herwyn se proposait de revenir par les Indes. Mais la santé de sa femme, cruellement éprouvée par le climat brûlant de l'Australie, ne lui permit pas de réaliser ce projet. Le couple voyageur s'embarqua pour la France, emportant les marques les plus flatteuses de sympathie et de regret de la part des personnages les plus distingués de la colonie. Ce voyage fut moins heureux que le précédent. Le navire qui les portait faillit s'engloutir dans les montagnes de glace du pôle sud. Après avoir essuyé plusieurs tempêtes, ils furent encore obligés de stationner pendant huit jours en face des côtes d'Angleterre. Enfin, ce n'est qu'après d'immenses difficultés et des périls sans cesse renawants qu'ils revirent la France, où notre virtuose apportait des inspirations nouvelles et un talent plus souple et plus complet.

Nous avons eu l'occasion d'entendre, depuis son retour, M. Herwyn. Son exécution est distinguée, élégante, expressive, exempte de toute exagération et d'une pureté de son admirable. Il possède un sentiment vrai, qui pénètre doucement le coeur. C'est un violoniste, sérieux, formé à la bonne école. Chez lui, une justesse irréprochable s'allie à une verve entraînante. Initié à tous les secrets de l'art, il se joue avec une aisance merveilleuse de toutes les difficultés.

Exécutant de haute portée, M. Herwyn est aussi un compositeur fort remarquable. Parmi ses oeuvres, nous signalerons une grande fantaisie avec accompagnement d'orchestre, intitulée: Souvenirs d'autrefois, mise en scène imitative des vieux airs idylliens avee lesquels nous avons tous été bercés; l'Hommage à Paganini, composition burlesque sur l'air de Marlborough; une fantaisie sur la Favorite, morceau de concert qui joint au charme et à l'originalité de la mélodie le mérite des difficultés vaincues.

Les antécédents de M. Herwyn et son mérite incontestable comme compositeur et comme violoniste ne nous laissent aucun doute sur les succès qui l'attendent cet hiver à Paris.

- ESCUDIER.

[News], Neue Wiener Musik-Zeitung (8 January 1857), 8

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=1BJDAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA8

Henry Herwyn, der vor nicht langer Seit aus Australien zurückgekehrt ist, wo er nach der gefohrt und abentevervollsten Ueberfahrt die größten Triumfe feierte, gab ein Konzert im Salon Herz. Man war von seinem kühnen, feurigen und gefühlvollen Vortrage auf der Violine entzückt; besonders erregten burleske Variazionen über das Lied von Marlborough Sensazion. Lacombe unterstützte ihn mit Vorträgen auf dem Pianoforte.

"AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris 25 (3 January 1858), 5

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=aCEuv9i0sS8C&pg=PA5

M. Henry Herwyn, Anglais par le nom, mais qui est un de nos bons violonistes français, M. Henry Herwyn, après avoir visité l'Australie, Botany-Bay, est revenu à Paris . . .

"AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris 25 (7 March 1858), 74

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2e4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA74

"CONCERTS ET AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (4 April 1858), 111

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2e4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA111

"AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris 25 (2 May 1858), 146

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2e4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA146

"AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (9 May 1858), 155

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2e4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA155

"AUDITIONS MUSICALES", Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (16 May 1858), 162

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=2e4sAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA162

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 February 1859), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13021430

MR. EDWARD SALAMON has received instructions from Monsieur L. Sentis, French Consul, who is about removing, to sell by auction, at his residence, Passy, Hunter's Hill, THIS DAY, February 4th, at 11 o'clock, All the excellent household furniture and effects, the principal portion or which was made to order for Monsieur Sentis, by eminent Parisien manufacturers, and consisting of . . .
Two fine toned cottage pianofortes, made to order in Paris, under the superintendence of Madame Herwyn, the celebrated pianist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Sentis (French consul)

[Profile], Le mémorial artésien (19 October 1859)

L'Autorité de Dunkerque publie la note suivante sur notre concitoyen M. H. Herwyn. M. H. Herwyn, dont nous avons entretenu déjà nos lecteurs, se propose de venir cet hiver à Dunkerque, pour y donner un concert. Nous dirons à M. Herwyn qu'en notre ville il sera toujours le bienvenu, puisqu'il est précédé par une brillante renommée: M. Herwyn est un de ces noms jeunes encore par le petit nombre d'années que compte leur carrière musicale, mais rapidement vieillis par la valeur et la célébrité. Ses véritables débuts datent à peine de trois ou quatre année dans le monde parisien, et il tient déjà le rang de nos plus anciens virtuoses. Né à St. Omer, en 1824 [sic], M. Herwyn y étudia tout enfant la musique, et la Société Philarmonique de cette ville fit au violoniste de douze ans le don d'un archet d'honneur. Deux ans après, il venait à Paris fréquenter les maîtres, devenait l'un des favoris du difficile et méticuleux Habeneck, remplaçait Léonard, en 1839, comme violoniste à l'Académie impériale de Musique, et suivait Talberg [Thalberg] dans plusieurs de ses voyages. La mort de son père le rappela dans sa famille en 1847, et c'est alors qu'un loisir presque forcé de quelques années le mit à même de compléter ses études. Chaleureusement applaudit dans son premier concert donné à Paris en mars 1853, ainsi que dans le concours qu'il prêta aux fêtes musicales de Boulogne sur Mer, Dieppe, etc., il nous quitta toute fois pour visiter audacieusement des pays nouveaux, et partit en octobre 1853 de Londres pour l'Australie, Java, Calcutta, etc., etc., qui viennent de nous le rendre enfin complet, triomphant et regretté. Les aventures de M. Herwyn pendant ses voyages ont parfois touché du prodige. Assailli, au départ et au retour, de terribles tempêtes, entravé par les orages d'été ainsi que par les montagnes de glace, visité, dans sa villa lointaine, par ces terribles serpents noirs dont Atar-Gull dépeint les prouesses, il eut cependant comme compensation de ces accidents et de ces terreurs, les applaudissements frénétiques et soutenus de tous les pays par lui parcourus. L'accueil le plus empressé des différents gouverneurs, et l'admission la plus franche au sein des la rigide aristocratie anglaise. M. Herwyn s'est fait entendre le 10 décembre dernier, à la salle Herz. L'éminent violoniste y a trouvé les admirations et les sympathies d'outre-mer; son talent, en effet, maintenant mûri par l'exercice, et toujours sûr de lui-même, possède à un degré qui rappelle les tours de force habituels de Paganini, le sentiment, la force, la justesse, la verve, l'aisance et la facilité des maîtres : mais ce qui le caractérise surtout, c'est l'expression, le sentiment poétique, le style. Virtuose d'une inspiration soutenue, M. Herwyn est de plus un compositeur plein de verve et d'originalité; parmi ses oeuvres nous citerons ses Souvenirs d'Autrefois, sa fantaisie brillante sur La Favorite, ses Souvenirs de Mozart, ses Variations burlesques et fantastiques sur l'air de Malborough.

"HERWYN", The musical world (23 July 1864), 474

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=mgoVAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA474

M. Henry Herwyn, a French violinist of the highest order, now on a short visit to England, and who first made himself known in this country by playing several charming pieces of his own composition at the charitable fete given at the South Kensington Museum, presided over by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, has since been electrifying the musical world in several private concerts. His tone and mechanism of touch are marvellous, whilst the varieties of his expression are full of touching sympathy and exquisite sentiment. If ever M. Herwyn should appear in public, we predict for him an exalted position that must lead to a brilliant and well-merited celebrity.

Record of the death of Célestine Juliette Godfernaux [HERWYN}] Paris, 18 May 1896; Archives de Paris

[19 May 1896, 3 p.m.] note de décés de Célestine Juliette Godfernaux, agée de soixante cinq ans, née à Lille (Nord), décédée le [18 May] à quatre heures du soir, au domicile conjugal, rue de Siam 18, sans profession, fille de César Benjamin Godfernaux et de Thérèse Baar . . .

Record of the death of Hyacinte Henri [sic] Léopold Hermenégilde HERWYN, Paris, 6 July 1905; Archives de Paris

[6 July 1905, 2 p.m.] note de décés de Hyacinte Henri [sic] Léopold Hermenégilde HERWYN, agé de quarte-vingt-trois ans, sans profession, né à Montreuil sur Mer, Pas de Calais, décédé à son domicile, rue de la Pompe 8, ce matin à deus heures, fil des . . . *** Herwyn et *** Durey (prenoms inconnus) veuf de Célestine Juliette Godfernaux . . .

Musical works (Henry Herwyn):

Les souvenir d'autrefois grand fantaisie (by 1853)

"M. AND MADAME HERWYN", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 February 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959555

. . . the subjoined extract from a late number of the Constitutionnel, written by the eminent critic M. Florentino: - . . . Les souvenir d'autrefois (remembrance of former days), a grand fantaisie composed by the celebrated violinist . . .

Grand fantasia on La favorite (by 1853; 1854)

Grand fantasia, on themes from Donizetti's opera La favorite

"Monsieur and Madame Herwyn's Concert", The Courier (8 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2238890

Hommage a Paganini (by 1853; 1854; publ. 1881)

Hommage à Paganini ("Variations burlesques for Violin", on "Milbrook" or Marlborough") (by 1853)

The Courier (13 October 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240897

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 December 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4801634

Variations à la Paganine sur l'air populaire de "Malbrough" pour violon avec accompagnement de piano . . . (Paris : [s.n.], [1881])

Copy at the Bibliothèque nationale de France

https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb43048821t 

Grand fantasia on God save the queen, Ye banks and braes, and Patrick's day (1854)

Grand fantasia for violin (with variations and finale for one string only, in which the favorite airs of God save the queen, Ye banks and braes, and Patrick's day)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (5 October 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8777556

Fantaisie-caprice sur des motifs des Noces de Figaro (1858)

Fantaisie-caprice sur des motifs des "Noces de Figaro" de Mozart pour le violon avec accomp't de piano par Henry Herwyn, op. 5 (Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour, [1858])

Copy at the Bibliothèque nationale de France

https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb43169133q 

[Review], Revue et gazette musicale de Paris (9 January 1859), 12

https://archive.org/details/revueetgazettemu1859pari/page/12/mode/2up 

Fantaisie dramatique sur Faust (1860)

Fantaisie dramatique sur "Faust", opéra de Ch. Gounod, pour violon avec acc't de piano par H. Herwyn, op. 6 (Paris: Choudens, [1860])

Copy at the Bibliothèque nationale de France

https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb430222517 

L'Attente de Schubert (arr. Herwyn, 1862)

L'Attente de François Schubert; transcrite pour violon avec acc't de piano par Henri Herwyn (Paris: G. Brandus et S. Dufour, [1862])

Copy at the Bibliothèque nationale de France

https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb432634171 

Bibliography and resources:

Nicholas Sackman (transcribed and edited), The Jacques Francais Rare Violins Inc. . . . The sales ledgers, 1845-1938 (2017; rev. 2020), 182

https://themessiahviolin.uk/J_E_Francais.pdf 

NOTE: In 1881 Herwyn was documented by Gand & Bernardel frères, Paris, as (? new) owner of a 1717 Stradivarius violin; it was bought, after his death, by Hart [of London] in 1907.

Christian Declerck, "Hyacinthe (Henry) Léopold HERMENEGILDE", Geneanet

https://gw.geneanet.org/malo1_w?lang=fr&pz=eugene+auguste+felix&nz=gervais&p=hyacinthe+henry+leopold&n=hermenegilde 

HERZ, Julius (Julius HERZ)

Conductor, pianist, composer

Born Mecklenburg-Schwerin, 13 March 1841
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1866
Married Anna Margaretha FREYBERGER, All Saints', Windsor (East St. Kilda), VIC, 18 July 1867
Died Sandringham, Melbourne, VIC, 23 August 1898, aged 57

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462591 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

HERZ, Anna Margaretha (Anna Margaretha FREYBERGER; Mrs. Julius HERZ)

Vocalist

Married Julius HERZ, All Saints', Windsor (East St. Kilda), VIC, 18 July 1867
Died Mordialloc, VIC, 23 January 1919

Summary:

Julius Herz, "Professor of Music from the Conservatoire of Berlin", was on the staff of James Schott's Victorian Academy of Music in April 1866.

Two of his compositions were published by Charles Troedel in Melbourne in December, The mill (impromptu for pianoforte), and the Byron song When we two are parted, which had been composed for and premiered by Miss Liddle in July.

Herz conducted the first Australian performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on 27 December 1882.

His Silver chimes (Morceau Caractéristique) appeared in The Illustrated Australian News and Musical Times (1 August 1889), 12-13.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 April 1866), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5765651

[News], The Argus (3 July 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5766818

[News], The Herald (5 December 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244422337 

The Musical Union gave their first concert of the season last evening, at the Town-hall, Prahran . . . The concert was the occasion of the debut of Miss Freyberger, a German lady, and a pupil of Mr. Herz. She has a mezzo-soprano voice of very good quality, and gave Kalliwoda's "Heimweh" - with horn obligato by Mr. Kohler - very sweetly, receiving a considerable amount of applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Franz Andreas Kohler (horn); Musical Union (organisation)

"NEW MUSIC", The Argus (20 December 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41022367

[News], The Argus (5 April 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5763634

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (20 July 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5772824 

"THE MELBOURNE MUSIC FESTIVAL", The Argus (28 December 1882), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11563707

"MR. JULIUS HERZ", Illustrated Australian News and Musical Times (1 August 1889), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60621579

"DEATHS", The Argus (24 August 1898), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9848296

"OBITUARY", Launceston Examiner (24 August 1898), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39775704

"DEATH OF MR. J. HERTZ", The Advertiser (24 August 1898), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article29416390

[News], The Brisbane Courier (24 August 1898), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3677542

Bibliography and resources:

Thérèse Radic, "Herz, Julius (1841-1898)", Australian dictionary of biography 4 (1972)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/herz-julius-3760 

HERZ, Richard F. (Richard F. HERZ; R. F. HERZ)

Musician, pianist, violinist, composer

Active NZ, 1856-58
Active Sydney, NSW, 1859-61; Melbourne and Ballarat, VIC, 1864; Maitland NSW, 1865; central VIC, 1865-66

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+F+Herz+musician+c1859-65 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Herz was based in Auckland, New Zealand from 1856 to 1858. A concert he gave there in August 1857 included two of his own compositions for cornet and piano, Advance New Zealand (Parade March) and The darkies' Quadrille.

Herz was playing and teaching in Sydney in 1859 early 1860, but was back in New Zealand by mid year and until 1863.

He was in Victoria in 1864. On his first appearance in Ballarat in 1864, he was advertised as "The brilliant Pianist, nephew of the great Pianist, Henri Herz".

Three of his compositions appeared in The illustrated Melbourne post:

Riflemen's joy ("quick step composed for The Illustrated Post by Richard Herz")

Christmas quadrille (24 December 1864)

The Victoria galop (25 November 1865).

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross (21 October 1856), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18561021.2.2.4

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross (18 August 1857), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18570818.2.12

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross (26 February 1858), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18580226.2.2.4

[Advertisement], Empire (26 May 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60399309

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 July 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13027075

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 January 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13035484

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross (4 September 1860), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18600904.2.12.4

[Advertisement], Southland Times (30 November 1863), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ST18631130.2.17.4

[Advertisement], The Star (9 April 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66344064

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 June 1864), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5750035

HESTER, John (John HESTER)

Musician, convict

Active NSW, 1832

Documentation:

[Convict notices], New South Wales Government Gazette (3 October 1832), 325

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230389114 

Hester John, No. 31-1426, Exmouth, 34, Musician and Labourer, Newbury, 5 feet 8, grey eyes, brown to grey hair, sallow comp. mermaid on right arm, woman on left, from No. 2 Iron Gang. 2d time of running.

[Convict notices], New South Wales Government Gazette (27 March 1833), 111

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230389928 

Hester John, 33, Exmouth, No. 31-1426, Musician, Newbury, 5 feet 8, brown to grey bair, grey eyes, sallow comp. mermaid on right arm, man and woman on left, from No. 2 Stockade, Cox's River, in irons, from Hospital.

HETHERINGTON, Frank (Frank HETHERINGTON)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1860

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 November 1860), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13048506 

HETZER, William (William HETZER)

Photographer

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-502757 (NLA persistent identifier)

HETZER, Thekla (Madame HETZER; Mrs. William HETZER)

Musician, pianist, piano teacher

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 February 1850 (per Balmoral, from the Downs, 19 October 1849)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1867

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1484087 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary:

Wife of the photographer William Hetzer, and "pupil of one of the first masters in German", she first advertised as a teacher in October 1850, and first appeared public at Francesca Allen's concert in December. Thereafter, childbearing appears to have curtailed her public musical activities. Her husband was secretary of the German Club responsible for the organisation of the concert in aid of Leichhardt's mother in 1854. William died in Frankfurt-am-Main in 1891, aged 69.

Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 February 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12915444

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 March 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12916164

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 October 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12921697

"MADAME ALLEN'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 December 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12923560

[Advertisement], Empire (4 March 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60149831

Bericht die Senckenbergische Naturforschende Gesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main (1899), viii, xxix

https://archive.org/stream/berichtberdiese00unkngoog#page/n17/mode/2up/search/Hetzer 

https://archive.org/stream/berichtberdiese00unkngoog#page/n37/mode/2up/search/Hetzer 

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 September 1891), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13840567

Bibliography and resources:

"Thekla Hetzer", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/thekla-hetzer

"William Hetzer", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/william-hetzer

"Hetzer, William (fl. 1850 - )", NLA persistent identifier

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-502757 

HEUZENROEDER, Mauritz (Moritz)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, teacher of pianoforte and singing, composer

Born Otterberg, Germany, 15 July 1849
Active South Australia, by 1869
Died Angaston, SA, 9 November 1897, aged 48

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-680058 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

HEUZENROEDER, Theodore F. (Ted; Teddy)

Violinist, teacher of music

Born ? SA, c.1873
Died Gawler, SA, 30 March 1953, aged 80

HEUZENROEDER, Tilla

Vocalist

Active Tanunda, SA, by 1897
Died Antwerp, Belgium, 8 September 1906

Summary:

This is my preliminary attempt (2014) at resolving some inconsistencies in Heuzenroeder biography as given in other sources. There was at least one earlier Moritz Heuzenroeder in SA (died 1864). An M. Heunzenroeder performed at Tanunda in September 1869. According to Elizabeth Wood (Heuzenroeder, New Grove) Heuzenroeder was in Adelaide by 1865, returned to Stuttgart, and settled permanently in Australia in 1872. However he in fact returned in mid 1877 (see below). Heuzenroeder (? MH) was performing publicly in SA in 1871. A Miss Tilla Heuzenroeder, a vocalist, at Tanunda in April 1897 was MH's niece (she was the second daughter of MH's brother, Theodore Heuzenroeder, d.1893), and the violinist Theodore Heuzenroeder (? jun.) also played under MH (a nephew, or cousin?).

Documentation:

"ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT", South Australian Register (22 September 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41393363

The rest of the evening was passed by instrumental and vocal performances by Mademoiselle J. Sobels, Miss T, Fischer. Mr. G. Fischer, Mr. M. Heuzenroeder, and the Tanunda Quartette Verein.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (24 December 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39269734

"TOWN HALL ORGAN OPENING CONCERTS", South Australian Register (26 September 1877), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40786687

We are informed that M. Heuzenroeder has been engaged to assist at these concerts. M. Heuzenroeder has been studying as pianist at Stuttgart under Dr. Sebert for the last three or four years. He is a member of the Stuttgart Conservatory, and returned to South Australia by the mail with the intention of settling here.

"THE LATE MR. T. HEUZENROEDER", South Australian Chronicle (4 November 1893), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92798351

"TANUNDA", The Advertiser (6 April 1897), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35074995

TANUNDA, April 2. - The Tanunda Orchestral Society, under the conductorship of Herr Heuzenroeder, gave a concert here last night (Thursday) to a small house. The concert being the best that has been given here for a long time it deserved a better attendance. The orchestra have recently, under the able conductorship of Herr Heuzenroeder, made marked improvement. He was repaid for his gratuitous services by the evident success of his tuition. Herr Heuzenroeder has regained his health and strength of his hand after the injury sustained some time since.

"DEATH OF MR. M. HEUZENROEDER", The Advertiser (10 November 1897), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35096547

The news of the sudden death of Mr. Heuzenroeder was received in the city with profound regret. He was known best in the musical world, and he was a great favourite with all with whom he came in contact. Some years ago Mr. Heuzenroeder carried on business in Gawler as a jeweller, and his intense love for everything musical induced him to save sufficient money to take a trip to Stuttgart, Germany, in order that he might further pursue his studies in music and voice-production. He returned to South Australia after having gained the highest honors from some of the leading musicians in Germany. Overtures were made to him to practice his profession at Stuttgart, but he preferred to return to his adopted home. Ultimately he settled down in Adelaide and began to practise as a teacher of music. In Germany he paid close attention to voice production, and studied under some very eminent professors of the art, and upon his return he took a prominent position in the ranks of singing masters in the colony. The deceased gentleman was the first conductor of the Adelaide Harmonic Society, which produced two operettas of his composition. The first of them was entitled Faust and Gretchen, the libretto being translated from the German, and the work was received with such warmth by the music-loving public that it was followed by another opera from his pen. The music was extremely pretty, and the press criticisms were favourable. In 1893, in collaboration with Mr. H. C. Evans, of Quiz, he produced the Australian opera Immomeena, which was performed for the first time in the Theatre Royal, Adelaide, with great success on October 6, 1893. He also wrote music for a number of songs, some of which have enjoyed a large sale, while others, although they have not been published, have been sung on the concert platform from time to time. Perhaps the most popular was Australia, the words of which were composed by the late Mr. C. C. Presgrave; but Thou art my queen was equally popular for a long time . . .

"DEATHS", The Advertiser (10 November 1897), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35096575

"DEATHS", The Advertiser (1 November 1906), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5110311

"Out among the People. Veteran Violinist", Chronicle (17 March 1938), 70

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92472239

"Musician Passes On", Bunyip (2 April 1953), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article96900952

Bibliography and resources:

Hooper Brewster-Jones: "South Australian pioneers and problems; South Australia's musical history", Australian Musical News 27/3 (1 October1936), 1-3, 28-33

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/33545435

Elizabeth Wood, "Moritz Heuzenroeder - a musical pioneer", LiNQ (Literature in North Queensland) 3/1 (1974), 4-8 

HEWITT, Joseph (Joseph HEWITT; Mr. HEWITT; also Mr. HEWETT)

Musician, trombone player (New Queen's Theatre), convict, emancipist

Born Bermondsey, Surrey, England, c. 1816
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 April 1840 (convict per Mangles [8], from Portsmouth, 28 November 1839, aged "23")
Arrived Norfolk Island, NSW, 7 May 1840 (convict per Mangles [8], via Sydney)
Active Adelaide, SA, 1848-50; ? VIC, NSW, 1850s

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

Summary:

Hewitt arrived at Norfolk Island in 1840 as a convict per Mangles, along with fellow musicians Thomas Gatland and Charles Sandys Packer, all three probably serving as band musicians on the island under commandant Alexander Macononchie. In due course, Hewitt and Gatland arrived in Hobart, VDL (TAS) per Maitland in 1844 as probationers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Gatland (musician)

Documentation:

Convict indents, per Mangles, arrived 27 April 1840; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/120457:2024 (PAYWALL)

40-1040 / 180 / Hewitt Joseph / [age] 23 / R & W / Protestant / Single /
[Native place] Bermondsey / Leather dresser /
[Offence] Obtaining money &c. / Surry Quarter Sessions / 4 Febuary, 1839 / 7 years / [former conviction] 3 months /
5 ft 6 3/4 in / [complexion] Dark sallow . . .

Convict record, Joseph Hewitt, per Mangles, 1840, and Maitland, 1844; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1401329

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1401329 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-51/CON33-1-51p169 (DIGITISED)

12006 / Hewitt Joseph / Tried Surrey Q.S. 4 February 1839 / 7 yrs / . . . Single
Arr'd 3 March 1844 / Protestant Can read & Write / Trade - Tanner & Currier /
5 ft 7 in / Age - 27 . . . / Native place - Surrey . . .
Ticket of Leave [on arrival in VDL, 1844] . . .
Free Certificate . . . 4 Feb'y 1846 . . .

Marriage permissions, 1845-46; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1253585; CON52/1/2 Page 374

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1253585

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON52-1-2/CON52-1-2P194 (DIGITISED)

No. 364 / Hewitt Jos'h / free // Eliz'th West / per Hindostan / 17 Feb. / Appr'd

1846, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:833421; RGD37/1/4 no 2312

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/833421 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-4/RGD37-1-4P399 (DIGITISED)

No. 2512 / St. George's / 14 March 1846 / Joseph Hewitt / 27 / Currier // Elizabeth West / 28 / Spinster . . .

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (25 September 1846), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8759312 

ROYAL PANTHEON THEATRE, COLLINS-STREET.
Mr. Young's Benefit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1846 . . .
The Interlude will terminate with A COMIC SONG, BY MR. HEWITT, Who has kindly offered his services . . .
C. YOUNG, Manager

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor, manager); Pantheon Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (30 September 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2944789 

ROYAL PANTHEON THEATRE. THIS EVENING, SEPTEMBER 30 . . .
The Interlude will consist of
THE KRACOVIAC (arranged by Mrs. Young) - Miss THOMSON.
Comic Song - "The Temptations of Good St. Anthony," Mr. Young.
JOCKEY HORNPIPE, taught by Mr. Young, Miss THOMSON.
Comic Song - Mr. Hewitt.
During the evening several splendid Overtures will be performed by the Orchestra, which has been considerably augmented . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jane Elizabeth Young (dancer, late Miss Thomson); Eliza Thomson (dancer)

Adelaide, SA (by early 1848):

[Advertisement], South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (18 February 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71610541 

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE.
THE public is most respectfully informed that this Theatre will be closed on Saturday evening next,
and re-opened on the following Monday, Feb. 21st, 1848,
under the management of MR. LAZAR, who will have the honor of making his first appearance in Adelaide these five years . . .
The Orchestral Department will be considerably augmented, and consist of -
Mr. Lee (leader), Mr. Richards (second yiolin), Mr. Thomson (violincello),
Mr. Poltridge (cornet-a-piston), Mr. Hewitt (tromhone), Mr. Swift (tenor),
Mr. Kaebet (master of the German Band, flute) . . .
Mr. Lazar will sing the grand Buffo Scena "Tormentors, Wherefore Came Ye?"
from Rossini's Opera of "Cinderella" (with full orchestral accompaniments),
in which he will he assisted by Mesdames Oliffe and Stubbs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, vocalist, manager); Philip Lee (musician); Henry Augustus Richards (musician); John Charles Thompson (musician); Thomas Paltridge (musician); Thomas Swift (musician); Mr. Kaebet (musician); Harriet Oliffe (actor, vocalist); Hannah Stubbs (actor, vocalist); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian (29 February 1848), 2 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71610635

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE.
MISS LAZAR Begs leave most respectfully to acquaint the Public generally, that her first
GRAND EVENING CONCERT . . . WILL TAKE PLACE . . . ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1848 . . .
A choice selection of the most admired pieces from the Operas of
Maritana, Cinderella, Tancredi, La Gazza Ladra, &c., &c., will be performed . . .
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS: Leader, Mr. Lee . . . Mr. Hewett (trombone) . . .
Mr. Bennett will preside at the Pianoforte.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture - "Il Barbierre di Saviglia" (Rossini) - Orchestra . . .
PART II. Overture - "Massaniello" (Auber), Orchestra . . .

ASSSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar (vocalist); George Bennett (pianist)

[Advertisement], South Australian (6 October 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71612600

New Queen's Theatre, MISS LAZAR begs leave . . . to acquaint the Public generally that her
Grand Evening CONCERT . . . will take place on MONDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 9th, 1848 . . .
A Choice Selection of the most admired pieces from the Operas of
Cinderella, Bohemian Girl, Fairy Lake, Crusaders, La Somnambula, etc., etc. . . .
Instrumental Performers: - Leader - Mr. Lee . . . Mr. Hewitt (trombone) . . .
PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture - Bohemian Girl (Balfe), - Orchestra . . .
5. Overture - "Guy Mannering" (Bishop), Orchestra . . .
PART II. Overture - "Massiniello" ( Auber) - Orchestra . . .
4. Overture - Caliph Bagdad (Boildieu) - Orchestra . . .

"POLICE COURT . . . Tuesday [sic, Monday], 5th February", South Australian Register (7 February 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50246696 

Wm. Brodie was charged with stealing a silver watch, value £3; a silver chain, value £1; and a gold key, value 5s. - the property of Joseph Hewett, musician, on Saturday the 3rd instant, at the "Builder's Arms," Hindley-street . . .
The prosecutor's statement was, that he went into the "Builder's Arms," on last Saturday evening, with a friend. The prisoner was there, quarrelled with the friend, and had a scuffle; after which he went out, and returned with a whip having a brass hammer at the end. He struck the prosecutor with the weapon on the arm, knocking him down, and fell on him. At that moment the prosecutor felt some one pull at his watch-guard; and, on getting up, missed his watch and seized the prisoner, whom he held until a policeman who was passing took him in charge. There was nothing found upon the prisoner when searched . . .
The barman of the "Builder's Arms" then . . . detailed a combat in which the prosecutor worsted a big Irishman, although his (prosecutor's) memory failed in that particular, or his modesty constrained him not to name it. A number of gay young fellows who always lounge in the fashionable part of Hindley-street (their Burlington Arcade), attracted by the intellectual amusements of the "Builder's Arms," the science of the prize ring, and the eloquence of oaths, were present during the fight; but most unaccountably disappeared before the prosecutor missed his watch. When he did miss it, he seized the prisoner, and handed him over to the police.
The prisoner was discharged.

See also, "POLICE COURT . . . Monday, February 5", South Australian (6 February 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71623045 

William Brodie, groom, was charged with stealing a watch from Joseph Hewitt, musician . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (16 March 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195939595 

SIX GRAND PROMENADE CONCERTS A LA JULIEN [sic, JULLIEN] -
At the Exchange, King William-street. Under the Direction of MR. W. WALLACE.
The first Concert will take place on Tuesday evening, 19th March.
The Chorus and Orchestra will consist of upwards of thirty-five performers, and the programme will be selected from the works of
Julien [Jullien], Mozart, Labitzky, Rossini, Lanner, Weber, Strauss.
The evenings amusements will embrace Waltzes, Quadrilles, Gallopades, Polkas, and Overtures; also Solos both Vocal and Instrumental.
LIST OF SOME OF THE PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS . . . Mr. Lee, Her Cranz, Mr. Cobbin . . .
Her Matter, Mr. Harwood, Her Huenerbiers, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Hewett . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (musical director); August Friedrich Cranz (musician); William Cobbin (musician); Charles Albert Frederic Mater (musician); William Harward (musician); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); William Chapman (musician); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (10 April 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115437 

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE. Thursday, April the 11th . . .
BR0THER DOUGLASS' BENEFIT . . . Under the immediate Patronage of . . .
Officers and Brethren of the various Lodges . . .
Comic Song - "The Troublesome Wife," by desire, BROTHER HEWITT.
New Comic Medley Dance - Master F. DOUGLASS.
Comic Duet - "BALLAD SINGERS," MISS LAZAR AND MR. COPPIN.
Solo - Cornet a Piston - "LOVE NOT" - MR. CHAPMAN . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Augustus Douglass (actor); George Coppin (actor, vocalist)

"POLICE COURT . . . Tuesday, May 21st", Adelaide Times (22 May 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207116158 

James Augustus Douglas, comedian, was charged on the information of Samuel Newton, Port Adelaide, builder, with feloniously embezzling 12l. 9s 5 1/2d., the property of Edward Barnes, James Banister, and George Brock, Trustees of the Duke of York Lodge of Odd Fellows . . .
Samuel Newton, stated he was a builder, residing at Port Adelaide, and was Treasurer to the Duke of York Lodge of Odd Fellows . . . Witness continued - It was not arranged to pay Douglass for refreshments for the band. Never heard of a claim of Hewitt for 1l. 16s. The Noble Grand hired the band with the authority of the Lodge. Douglass said the charge of the band was 10s each. He did not say 15s. Never saw a demand of Hewitt's for 3l. 10s . . .

See also, "POLICE COURT. Tuesday, 21st May", South Australian Register (22 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38451183 

[Advertisement], South Australian (9 July 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626661 

EXCHANGE, KING WILLIAM-STREET . . .
MONSTER CONCERT . . . IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE GERMAN AND BRITISH HOSPITAL . . .
Conductor - Mr. Wallace . . . Trombone, Mr. Hewett . . .
On Friday Evening, l9th of July, 1850.
PROGRAMME. PART I. OVERTURE, "The Siege of Rochelle," Balfe - THE BAND . . .
PART SECOND. OVERTURE, "La Straniera," - THE BAND . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (29 August 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207118499 

A FREE AND EASY WILL be held at the "Clarendon" on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The chair will be taken by Mr. Newson, at seven o'clock.
Music by Messrs. Graham, Gatland, and Hewitt.
Singing to commence at half-past seven precisely.
F. DESENELOS.

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (30 September 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207119467 

A FREE AND EASY . . . at the "Clarendon" . . .
Music by Messrs. Graham, Gatland, and Hewitt . . .
MRS. GIUDICI.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Graham (musician); Francois Desenclos [sic] and Salvatore Guidici (landlords)

"ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS", Adelaide Times (4 November 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206987436 

THE Brothers of the "Cotter's Pride Court" of the Ancient Order of Foresters held their First Anniversary on Friday evening last, at Mr. Bayfield's O. G., Gilles plains . . . The rain . . . precluded many from attending, there being only between thirty and forty present at dinner . . . After . . . the cloth was removed, and 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 . . .
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" . . .
A laughable Comic Song by Mr. Hewitt . . .
F. 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" . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", Adelaide Observer (31 May 1851), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165041964 

Monday, May 26 - The brig Louisa, 180 tons, Heslop, master, for Sydney. Passengers . . . Mr. J. Hewett, Mr. J. Gotland [sic, T. Gatland], Mrs. Gotland . . . J. Chappell, and Mrs. Hewitt.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Chappell (circus performer); Hewitt and Gatland were probably hired by the circus manager Charles Axtelle to play in George Chittenden's band at Malcom's Amphitheatre, Sydney, were Chappell was first billed to appear on 9 June;
see [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 June 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12927783 

Sydney, NSW (from June 1851 to January 1852):

"SHIPPING . . . CLEARANCES", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (22 January 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60127166 

January 21. - Scotia, ship, 778 tons, Captain Strickland, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . 2 Gartlands, 2 Hewitts, Rodrigues Honorea, William Albray, Francisco, Olivans, Hermandez Schonne . . .

Melbourne, VIC (from February 1852):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Scotia, from Sydney, 23 January 1852, for Melbourne, 31 January 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/63F36E90-FA01-11E9-AE98-7719AB5CD4F8?image=115 (DIGITISED)

. . . Gatland / 32 / Musician // [Mrs.] Gatland / 24 / 1 [infant]
Hewitt / 35 / [Musician] // [Mrs.] Hewitt / 25
Rodriguez Honora / 24 / Equestrian
William Albray / 24 / [Equestrian]
Francis Hirons / 10 / [Equestrian]
Hermandez Schonne / 14 / [Equestrian]
Mathew McGragh / 10 / [Equestrian]

ASSOCIATIONS: Company destined for Noble's Circus (Melbourne venue and troupe)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 April 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4784567 

OLYMPIC CIRCUS. Corner of Great Bourke and Spring-streets.
Grandest Night of the Season! MR. J. S. NOBLE . . .
intends giving a most brilliant Equestrian Entertainment, THIS EVENING, 23rd APRIL.
. . . The whole to conclude with a new pantomime entitled La Skilet,
which has won golden opinions from all who have witnessed it.
Characters - La Skilet, Signor Honora; Lady Guintosher, Mrs. Noble;
Idiot, Mr. Hewett; Doctor, Master Hermandez; Old Gentleman, Mr. W. Albray.

? [Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (26 May 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013468

MUSIC SALOON, El Dorado Hotel, High-street, Beechworth. Grand Concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music, under the patronage of R. O'H. BURKE, ESQ., J.P., And the Stewards of the Races. On Monday, May 28th, 1855, For the benefit of Messrs. Peck and Saqui . . . THE following professionals and amaters have kindly offered their valuable services, and will during the evening sing and perform a choice collection of the most popular Overtures, Solos, Duets, Chorusses, Fantasias, &c., &c.:
Signor Rangoni . . . Mr. Ellar, Mr. Small . . . Mr. Peter Bruce, Mr. Hewitt . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert O'Hara Burke (patron); George Peck (musician); Austin Saqui (musician); Antonio Rangoni (musician); Julius Henry Eller (vocalist); Joe Small (vocalist); Peter Bruce (bagpiper)

Bibliography and resources:

Joseph Hewitt, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/hewitt/joseph/149353 

HEWITT, Thomas (Thomas HEWITT)

Musician, bandsman, clarionet (clarinet) player, "fifer, trombone player, fiddler, trumpeter, and hautboy player" Band of the 48th Regiment

Born Hingham, Norfolk, England, c. 1785
Married Mary Ann WELLINGTON (b. 18 April 1789), Gibraltar, 15 December 1805
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 August 1817 (per Matilda, from Cork, 28 March)
Departed NSW, c. 1823 [sic, not 1822 as in Cobbold) (unknown vessel, for Gravesend, England)
Discherged Chelsea, England, c. 1823
Died Norwich, England, 1844; buried St. Martin's parish

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 48th Regiment (military)

Portrait of Mary Ann Wellington (Hewitt), c. 1846, by Anthony Sands (1806-1883); Northampton Museums and Art Gallery

https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/mary-anne-wellington-b-1789-49983 (DIGITISED)

Summary:

In 1846, the English author Richard Cobbold, who had recently completed an account of the life of the NSW convict Margaret Catcpole, described how he came about publishing what he described as "Another narrative of female adventure":

. . . In August last, the Deputy Mayor of Norwich invited the attention of the Reverend Author to the peculiar circumstances in the History of Mary Ann Wellington, who was the daughter of John Wellington, one of the artillery-men at the famous siege of Gibraltar. She married a soldier in the gallant 48th, and accompanied him through all the Peninsular campaigns. Her fortitude in the hour of danger, and her attention to the wounded, were witnessed by many officers still living, who were also aware of the extraordinary adventures in which she distinguished herself. Her husband died in 1844. The widow has since fallen into distress. She is greatly respected by all who know her in the city of Norwich, where she still resides . . .

Mary's extraordinary account of life as wife of a soldier-bandsman appears mostly to have been reliably repeated by Cobbold. It includes a detailed chronicle of the voyage out to NSW on the convict transport Matilda, of life in Sydney, and of the Hewitt's special social and musical association with the governor's wife, Elizabeth Macquarie.

As a mature and long-serving clarinettist, Hewitt was probably the next most senior player former band master William Blizzard.

Their son, Thomas junior, was born at Sydney on 12 November 1822, and baptised at St. Philip's on 25 December 1822. Probably shortly thereafter, the family sailed with a detachment of the regiment for England. Hewitt probably took his discharge sometime in 1823.

Documentation:

Richard Cobbold, Mary Anne Wellington: the soldier's daughter, wife and widow (London: H. Colburn, 1846), 3 vols

https://archive.org/details/maryannewellingt01cobbuoft/page/73/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol, 1, 73] . . . My name is Thomas Hewitt, my native place is Hingham, in Norfolk . . .

https://archive.org/details/maryannewellingt01cobbuoft/page/77/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol, 1, 77] . . . I hear you have got a deserter, one Thomas Hewitt, clarionet player in my band! I was told your girl had run away with him, and carried off the man in the regimental drum-case . . .

https://archive.org/details/maryannewellingt01cobbuoft/page/146/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol, 1, 146] . . . "Upon my word", cried Dan, "betrothed! betrothed before me, Dan Long, drum-major of his Majesty's gallant 48th. Well, now I will make short work of it: I publish the banns of marriage between Thomas Hewitt, fifer, trombone player, fiddler, trumpeter, and hautboy player, or player of any kind, and Mary Anne Wellington, maid of the Rock of Gibraltar . . .

https://archive.org/details/maryannewellingt02cobbuoft/page/92/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 2, 92] . . . in the latter part of October, 1810 . . . [93] . . . "By the orders we have received to beat to arms, General Hill's division is ordered to move towards Badajos, and if our Commander has not some intention of playing a new game, I am mistaken. Up with you, master of the band, and you, Thomas Hewitt, drummer, fifer, and bugle-man. Up with you, and mind your wife follows us closely; for my belief is, we shall never fall back again upon these lines, when once our General has left them" . . .

https://archive.org/details/maryannewellingt02cobbuoft/page/116/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 2, 116] . . . Dan and his comrade sat, or rather reclined against their drums. The common soldier knows but little of the disposition of a battle. He has confidence in his Commander, and, obedient to his orders, he is ready to do the work appointed him. It is generally the duty of the band to be in the rear, and attend to the wounded, unless they volunteer for action, or are permitted to exchange places with a wounded or sick comrade. There are instances of men of the noblest courage being suddenly taken ill the night before a battle, and being quite unable to stand. Such was the case with one fine fellow of the 48th, who actually fainted away on that night, and was carried into the rear for dead. Dan, with the band of his regiment lay around him. Stewart, Ashby, Betts, Hewitt, Winter, Holmes, Davies, [117] Harbourg, Leonard, Johnson the cymbal-beater, a man of colour, Charles Thomas, Darby, Kenedy . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/28/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 28] . . . Her husband's musical abilities brought him into notice, and he enjoyed his stay in Ireland equally with his wife. But the 48th were ordered to New South Wales, to relieve the 47th, then in barracks at Sydney . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/33/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 33] . . . The regiment was ordered on board [the Matilda]. Colonel James Erskine, the commanding officer, was a man well adapted to keep all his junior officers and soldiers in good heart, through a long and tedious voyage. Remarkable for an intelligent mind and for literary pursuits, he encouraged in all beneath him the cultivation of letters, which tended greatly to lighten the burden of confinement on board. His society was always to be desired, and was always enjoyed by those who felt his superior attainments . . . [34] . . . Two hundred privates on board, besides the band and officers, women and children, and the crew of the ship, formed a great society assembled in a small compass . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/57/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 57] . . . "I told you I thought you would have no convicts to superintend and keep to work. I am sure Governor Macquarrie is very kind and condescending to us; his lady, too, is a warm friend to the soldier's wife." Thomas Hewitt was, in truth, made much of. He was so diligent in his application to the study and practice of his clarionet, that it obtained him frequent introductions into the most polite circles in Sydney, where music was much cherished by the Governor's lady, who was very partial to this elegant accomplishment. Frequently was he sent for, to accompany that lady in the best concerto music which could be procured, and in her fashionable and crowded drawing-room this brave man was treated with the respect due to his talents and his demeanour. Received, as at Gibraltar, into the best [58] society, he never threw off the manners of a truly humble and quiet man; was never puffed up with applause, nor even carried beyond the balance of propriety, by any of the attentions he received. He sought not to shine, but to give pleasure to others, by producing those harmonious sounds in which he so greatly delighted. Nor did he forget to appropriate all he received to the welfare of his wife and children.

He had children before he left Sydney. In 1817, his wife had a still-born child, and was very kindly treated by many ladies in Sydney, to whom her history was well known. In 1818, was born Absalom, the sixth son of our heroine. He grew up a fine, active boy, in the barracks at Sydney; and, with his elder brother Edward, attracted the notice of officers and men of the 48th. In the year 1821 [sic, 1822], Thomas was born; so that our heroine had to contend with all the troubles of an increasing family; still, she wanted nothing. Cares she had; but she was active, her husband fortunate; all things went on well with her, during the whole period of her stay at Sydney . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/76/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 76] . . . "I must make inquiry into this. Where is your regiment now?"
"Part of it, Sir, is returned to England to be discharged. I am one of the number, and being 2nd Sergeant of the band, I was within the list of reduction."
"How long have you been in the regiment?"
"Twenty-seven years in active service, Sir."
" Then you ought to have been promoted."
"Alas! Sir, promotion is but a slow march, in the band. We are too often overlooked in many things by the higher powers, and too often thought only fit for parade duty; but there are many who have found us most serviceable to them when they were unable to assist themselves. I have been in many battles, side by side with the bravest, and have not flinched from the duties of a soldier" . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/93/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 92] . . . Hewitt and his namesake entered into the Norfolk Militia and became active non-commissioned officers, under the command of Captain Guthrie, at Yarmouth . . . [93] . . . It was a change to our heroine again to see her husband in uniform, and to find that he was a peaceful soldier of the militia. She and her young family removed to Yarmouth, and took up their abode near the Apollo garden walk. Here they lived for fourteen years, not without many changes; for though the militia was for a time made strong, yet after a few years it was disbanded, and Hewitt had to return to teaching music again . . . [94] . . . Hewitt, in 1827, was engaged to play the third clarionet at the Norwich Festival, and here he was first introduced to Professor Edward Taylor, who was so pleased with his modest deportment and scientific industry in the cultivation of music, that he made him a handsome present of a bassoon and other instruments, which his widow still keeps as a memorial of the Professor's kindness . . .

http://www.archive.org/details/maryannewellingt03cobbuoft/page/176/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

[vol. 3, 176] . . . MEMORIAL TO THE MARQUIS OF DOURO . . . [incomplete at end] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marquis de Douro = Arthur Wellesley (duke of Wellington); Edward Taylor (vocalist, musician)

Artefacts:

Regimental medal of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Foot, awarded to Thomas Hewit [sic], Sydney, 1819; Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney

https://ma.as/92667 (IMAGE DIGITISED)

Issued 1819, for service with the regiment in the Peninsula War; 10 actions engraved on reverse: Talavera, Albuera, Rodrigo [Ciudad], Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse.

Bibliography and resources:

D. J. [Note on the Saracen's Head], Notes and queries (14 August 1909), 132

http://nq.oxfordjournals.org/content/s10-XII/294/132-e

I have met the name of one real person who made use of the old "Saracen's Head" near St. Sepulchre's. This was the humble, but remarkable soldier's daughter and wife Many Anne Wellington, whose adventurous career was written by the Rev. R. Cobbold. She was the daughter of George Wellington, a private in the Royal Artillery at Gibraltar, where she was born in 1789. She there married Thomas Hewitt of Hingham (son, it is said, of a Norfolk squire), who was in the band of the 48th Regiment. In 1808, being ordered to Lisbon to take part in the war against France, Hewitt sent his wife to Portsmouth. Passing through London, on the way to her mother-in-law's in Colchester, she stayed at "The Saracen's Head" (p. 73). She afterwards returned to Portugal, and with her husband passed through many adventures during the Peninsular War, behaving with courage and ability in all. She died a widow, and aged, at Norwich.

Russell Gurney, History of the Northamptonshire regiment 1742-1934 (Aldershot: Gale & Polden, 1935)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/15840258

[vol. 1, esp. 100-110, 188, 243]

Clem Sargent, The colonial garrison 1817-1824: the 48th Foot, the Northhamptonshire Regiment in the colony of New South Wales (Canberra: TCS Publications, 1996)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21422253

Clem Sargent, "The British garrison in Australia 1788-1841 - Part 3: Bands of the garrison regiments", Sabretache (December 1999), 34-38

https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/IELAPA.200104863 (PAYWALL)

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+British+Garrison+in+Australia+1788--841--Part+3%3A+Bands+of+the...-a077400529 (DIGITISED)

HEWLINS, George (George HEWLINS)

Musician, bandmaster (Hobart Town Band; Hewlins' Band), theatre manager, dyer

Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1834

Documentation:

"TRADE AND SHIPPING", The Hobart Town Courier (7 November 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182652

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

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/827128 

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur and Ann Falchon (actors)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (25 July 1851), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8769643

G. HEWLINS'S QUADRILLE BAND. G. HEWLINS, Dyer, of Liverpool-street, has succeeded in organizing a most efficient QUADRILLE BAND, from two instruments to seven, according to the dimensions of the room where the ball takes place. A competent Pianist can be also obtained where required. The newest music introduced.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (18 June 1852), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8771588

"KANGAROO POINT. THIRD ANNUAL REGATTA", Colonial Times (14 December 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8778408

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (8 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3248633

QUADRILLE BAND. GEORGE HEWLINS . . . his Quadrille Band, Composed of either Brass or Stringed Instruments, are ready at the shortest notice to attend Balls, Wedding Parties, Ploughing Matches, Pic-nics, and Water Parties, &c., on reasonable terms.

"SHIPPING NEWS", The Courier (3 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2466628

"TASMANIAN POULTRY SOCIETY", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (29 July 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3256704

HEWSON, George (George HEWSON)

Bell-ringer (Trinity Church, Launceston)

Active Launceston, 1844

Documentation:

"SUPREME COURT", Launceston Examiner (9 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36238076

(Before his Honor Mr. Justice Montagu.) TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 [recte 8] . . . William Nash and George Hewson were indicted for feloniously entering the house of George Drysdale, in Brisbane-street, and stealing there from some silver spoons, gold chain, two rings, a brooch, and other articles. The particulars of the case were recorded at the time. During the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Drysdale at Church the house was broken into and plundered. After a great portion of the evidence had been taken, the prisoner Nash ad mitted his guilt, but solemnly declared that Hewson was not a party to the robbery . . . Mr. Braim was called for Hewson, who deposed that he (Hewson) was bell-ringer of Trinity church, and on the day in question was so employed in the morning, but could not say what became of him afterwards. His honor in summing up referred to the oath of the witness who identified Hewson, and pointed out the danger of such a precedent as acquitting one prisoner because another, when he finds his case hopeless, pleases to turn counsel, and take the whole responsibility upon himself. Verdict, guilty; sentence, 15 years transportation.

"CRIMINAL SITTINGS", Launceston Examiner (12 October 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84769653

. . . Hewson merely protested his innocence, and called a Mr. Brain, clerk of Trinity Church, who suited that Hewson was bell-ringer to the Church, and he had that morning attended to his usual duties at 11 o'clock; had not seen him since . . . The jury after a few minutes' consultation, without retiring, found both prisoners guilty . . . His Honor then passed the sentence of 15 years' transportation on each of the prisoners. As Nash was being removed, he said - "Oh, never mind, we have got a 'bellowser,' meaning 'life,' to his companion.

HEWSON, Young (Mr. Young HEWSON; also Goring HEWSON)

Dancer

Active Sydney, NSW, 1837

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Times (11 February 1837), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252653416 

Theatre Royal, Sydney. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MRS. LARRA . . . Monday, February the 13th, 1837 . . .
Between the Pieces a variety of Entertainments, viz.: -
Comic Song - "The Royal Visitors," by MR. LEVEY.
The Tullochgoram Reel, by Mr. Goring HEWSON [sic].
THE HIGHLAND FLING BY MR. FITZGERALD.
Comic Song - "What are you at? what are you arter?" by Mr. Buckingham . . .

HEY, George (George HEY; also Mr. HAY; HEYS)

Musician, flautist, violinist, flute and violin player, bandsman Band of the 17th Regiment, soldier

Born Bacup, New Church, Lancashire, England, 1806; baptised Bacup, 5 June 1806; son of George HEY and Peggy ?
Enlisted (17th Regiment) Rochdale, Lancashire, England, 22 May 1829 (aged "23")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 7 February 1831 (per York, from Portsmouth, 29 September 1830)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 5 March 1836 (per John Barry, for Bombay, India)
Discharged (17th Regiment) Dublin, Ireland, 22 May 1852 (aged "46")
Died Bacup, Lancashire, England, December 1875, aged "69"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Hey+1806-1875 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-3.php#HEY-George (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 17th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Bacup, St. John the Evangelist, Lancashire, 1806; register 1788-1812; Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2959/records/1356184 (PAYWALL)

[1806] [June] 5th / George [son] of George & Peggt Hey Top o' Heald

ASSOCIATIONS: George Hey senior (1783-1868) and Peggy (Margaret) Ashworth (1783-1864) married at New Church, on 23 October 1803

Pay-list of the 17th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1834; Australian Joint Copying Projects, from UK National Archives, WO12/3437

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1687890834 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 732 / Hey Geo. / . . . Sydney [band not indicated]

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (15 December 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12851096 

. . . Quintette, two Violins, Flute, Tenor, & Violincello, Messrs. Sippe, Wilson, McChroan, Hay, and Lewis. Romberg . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 17th Regiment (military)

Discharge, no. 732, Private George Hey, Dublin, 23 May 1852; UK National Archives, WO97/380/62

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=GBM/WO97/0380/062/001 (PAYWALL)

HER MAJESTY'S 17th Regiment of Foot . . . Dublin, 21 May 1852 . . .
Discharge of No. 732, Private George Hey . . . by trade a Weaver . . .
Was BORN in the Parish of New Church in or near the Town of Rochdale in the county of Lancaster
and was ATTESTED for the 17th Regiment of Infantry at Rochdale in the county of Lancaster on the 22nd May 1829 at the Age of 23 years . . .
the SERVICE up this day . . . amounts to 22 years 323 days . . .
during which period, he served ABROAD 16 6/12 years, viz. -
New South Wales 5 3/12 years / The East Indies 11 3/12 years . . .
his DISCHARGE is proposed in consequence of being unfit for further service as per medical certificate, annexed . . .
[rheumatism and gout caused by military service not by intemperance]
his general character is good . . .
[but] reg't'l Court Martial . . . the 30th October 1838 for habitual drunkeness [20 days imprisonment] . . .
28 August 1840 for habitual drunkeness [20 days imprisonment] . . .
15 December 1845 for habitual drunkeness [40 days imprisonment] . . .

17th Regiment / Extracts form Defaulters Book against No. 732 Private George Hey [Sydney, NSW, only, band related only]
. . . 19 March 1832 / Drunk for Band Practice . . .
4 April 1832 / Drunk for Band Practice . . .
16 July 1832 / Drunk playing with the Band . . .
2 October 1832 / Drunk at Practice . . .
12 March 1834 / Drunk on Parade . . .
3 July 1834 / Drunk for Commanding Officer's Parade . . .
" 5 September 1843 / Drunk when for playing at the Officer's mess . . .
30 September 1834 / Drunk at Practice . . .
4 October 1834 / Drunk at Troop . . .
4 December 1834 / Drunk for Evening Parade . . .
5 December 1834 / Drunk for Evening Parade . . .
27 January 1835 / Drunk when for playing at Tattoo . . .
21 February 1835 / Drunk when playing at the Officer's Mess . . .
24 April 1835 / Drunk when playing at the Officer's Mess . . .
2 June 1835 / Drunk for Practice . . .
8 August 1835 / Drunk for Evening Parade . . .
15 September 1835 / Drunk when for playing at Tattoo . . .
7 January 1836 / Drunk playing at Tattoo . . .

[On final discharge] . . . Dublib, 22 May 1852
Age - 46 years / 5 ft 7 in / Weaver . . .
Intended place of residence - Rochdale, Lancashire.

"ROSSENDALE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY - FIRST CONCERT", Manchester Courier [Lancashire, England] (13 August 1853), 9

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000206/18530813/034/0009 (PAYWALL)

On Wednesday evening, the 3rd instant, the first concert of the Rossendale Philharmonic Society was held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institution, Bacup, before a very numerous and highly-respectable audience, comprising representatives from most of the influential families residing within the district of country known as the Forest of Rossendale. This society, which has been only recently established, promises to be a very successful one. The honour of its formation is mainly due to Mr. Robert Munn, jun., manufacturer, Bacup, whose taste for music led him, about five months ago, to take steps for its more effectual cultivation in the district through the instrumentality of a local band. He was soon joined Messrs. Servetus Aitken and J. F. Omerod, brother manufacturers and kindred spirits, and all three visited the principal families in Bacup and the surrounding country, in order to obtain support towards founding a philharmonic association. After about three months' labour they succeeded in obtaining such a number of subscribers as justified them in forming a permanent instrumental band, comprising twenty performers, all of whom belong to the district. The members of the band meet fortnightly for practice, and it is intended there shall be three concerts annually . . . Mr. H. S. Smith, of Liverpool, was the conductor; and Mr. A. Coulthurst, the leader. Amongst the flutists we noticed an excellent musiian, Mr. George Heys [sic], who handled his instrument with that effect which might have been expected from a service of twenty-two years in the band of the 17th Regiment of Foot.
The following was the PROGRAMME: - Overture - "Tancredi" - Rossini . . . Polka - "The Rossendale" - H. S. Smith (Composed expressly for the Rossendale Philharmonic Society).
In the second part . . . Overture - "Massaniello" - Auber . . . Galop - "The Queen's" - D'Albert . . .

England census, 1861, Christ Church, Spotland, Lancashire; UK National Archives, RG9/3050/130/63

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/14783447 (PAYWALL)

Chapel House / George Hey / Head / Mar. / 55 / Chelsea Pensioner / [born] [Bacup Lancashire]
Mary / Wife / 46 . . .

England census, 1871, St. John, Bacup, Lancashire; UK National Archives, RG10/4134/61/38

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/7619/records/18307792 (PAYWALL)

. . . George Hey / Boarder / Widower / 65 / Chelsea Pensioner / [born] [Bacup Lancashire] . . .

"DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN BACUP MAN", Blackburn Standard [Lancashire, England] (24 December 1875), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000151/18751224/007/0003 (PAYWALL)

Last week the remains of George Hey were interred in their last resting place. The deceased was in his 69th year, and was born at Broadclough. He was the founder of the Broadclough Band, which in after years, under the tuition of the late George Ellis, of Blackburn, won such laurels in the contest field. Hey had a decided fancy for the army. He enlisted four times, and was every time bought off by his relatives. After the fourth time he was missing for many years, but at last returned home a discharged soldier with a good character, a pension, and a wife. The greater portion of his time had been spent in India and other foreign stations. He was a good violinist, and tuned pianofortes for the leading families of the district. To the outside public he was perhaps best known as an officer of the Manor Court of his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, and for years held the thankless office of collector of Duke's rent. After the death of his wife he lived a solitary sort of life on the moorland side near Dirpley, having no one to look after him, and at last became imbecile. He was removed to the union workhouse, where he died, his pension being handed over to the authorities for his maintenance whilst an inmate.

HEYDE, Gustav von der = Gustav VON DER HEYDE

HEYDE, Henry Charles (Henry Charles HEYDE)

Amateur musician, flute owner and ? player

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1861

Documentation:

"EASTEEN POLICE COURT", The Star (14 September 1861), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66342034 

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (18 October 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66342849 

HEYDECKE, Theodor W. (Theodore HEYDECKE; Herr HEYDECKE; T. H. HEYDECKE; T. W. HEYDECKE; Theodor Andreas Heinrich Wilhelm HEYDECKE)

Musician, clarionet / clarinet player, clarinettist, bandmaster, composer

Born Germany, c. 1831; son of Wilhelm HEYDECKE
Arrived Port Adelaide, SA, 7 September 1857 (per Peter Godeffroy, from Hamburg, 11 May)
Married Caroline HEINDORF, Adelaide, SA, 1857
Died Melbourne, VIC, 29 January 1867, aged 35

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

HEYDECKE, Frederick (Carl Friedrich Wilhelm HEYDECKE; Carl Frederick Heinrich HEYDECKE; Friedrick, Fritz HEYDECKE)

Musician, clarionet / clarinet player, clarinettist, cornet and cornopean player

Born Hasselfelde, near Brunswick, Germany, 15 November 1832
Arrived Port Adelaide, SA, 7 September 1857 (per Peter Godeffroy, from Hamburg, 11 May)
Died St. Vincent's Gulf, SA, 23-28 June 1872 (drowned, body not recovered)