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Introductory note:

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

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

A major upgrade of the contents of this page was completed in 2024-25, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging brings the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.

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

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

HICKSON, Hugh (Hugh HICKSON; Corporal HICKSON)

Musician, bandsman, band corporal, acting band sergeant, Band of the 63rd Regiment, soldier

Born c. 1809
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 14 December 1829 (via Sydney)
Departed Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 28 December 1833 (per Lord Lyndoch, for India, via Western Australia)
Died Madras, India, buried 17 August, 1834, aged "25"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Hugh+Hickson+c1809-1834 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HICKSON-Hugh (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 63rd Regiment (military)

HICKSON, Thomas (Thomas HICKSON)

Musician, bandsman, Band of the 63rd Regiment, soldier

Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 14 December 1829 (via Sydney)
Departed Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 28 December 1833 (per Lord Lyndoch, for India, via Western Australia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HICKSON-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 63rd Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Pay-list of the 63rd Regiment, from 25 June to 24 December 1829; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/7262

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1648225876 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . Hickson James . . .
Hickson Hugh / . . . Embarked for N.S. Wales / Band
Hickson Tho's / . . . [Embarked for N.S. Wales] . . .

Pay-list of the 63rd Regiment, from 25 December 1828 to 24 December 1829 [sic]; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/7262

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1648263096 (DIGITISED)

CORPORALS . . . Hickson Hugh / . . . Ex Private 7 Aug't 1829 / Band

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1648268407 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . Hickson Ja's . . .
Hickson Hugh / . . . To Corporal 7 Aug't 1829
Hickson Tho's / . . . [band not indicated]

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (28 September 1831), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646089

MR. DEANE'S CONCERT . . .
The following are the details of the proceeds of the Concert on the 21st of Sept., 1831, viz: -
Paid . . . Mr. Williams, Master of the band 2 2 0
Do. 3 men from do. 1 10 0 . . .
Mr. Hickson, 63d band --- . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane (musician); William Williams (master, 63rd band); apparently indicating that Hickson gave his services gratuitously

Pay-list of the 63rd Regiment, from 1 October to 31 December 1833; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/7265

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1648212796 (DIGITISED)

CORPORALS . . . 347 / Hickson Hugh / . . . Acting Sej't - Band

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1648411174 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 363 / Hickson Thomas / . . . Band

Burials, Madras St. Mary, India, 1834; British Library, British India Office, parish register transcripts from the Presidency of Madras, N-2-17, page 14

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=BL/BIND/005137614/00211 (PAYWALL)

St. Mary's Church, Madras / 17th August 1834 / Hugh Hickson, Sergeant H. M. 63d Reg't Aged 25 Years was buried . . .

[News], The Hobart Town Courier [VDL (TAS)] (14 November 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182447

The sickness of the 63rd, we are happy to say, had nearly subsided - Major Briggs and Capt. Gibbons were returning to England; and Surgeon Russel had gone to Penang on sick leave. Hickson, the flute-player of the band, had died.

HID, Mr. (Mr. HID; Herr HID; A. HIDD; H. HIDD)

Musician, violinist, leader

Active Bendigo, VIC, c. 1859-63; Launceston, TAS, January-February 1864

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HID-Mr (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (20 September 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87992280 

ATHENAEUM INAUGURAL PROMENADE CONCERT.
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, 20th INST., TOWN HALL . . .
Mr. Linden - Piano.
Mr. Hid - Violin.
Mr. Warden - Violincello . . .
DANCING Immediately after the Concert is over . . .
G. MACARTNEY, Hon. Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Otto Linden (piano); James Warden (cello)

"THE SANDHURST ATHENAEUM", Bendigo Advertiser (21 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87992299 

The inaugural promenade concert of this institution took place yesterday evening, in the Town Hall (the use of which had kindly been accorded by the Council), and was certainly a most decided success, it being most largely and respectably attended. As to its being a promenade concert, that was, in this case, a misnomer, as it was a serious task to find standing or sitting room . . . As well as the crowded room could be approximately estimated, we believe that upwards of 400 persons were present, including a very large proportion of ladies . . . Mr. Hid played a solo, and took part in some overture music with Messrs. Linden at the piano and "our own" Warden with the violoncello, with good effect . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (19 December 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87994290 

BENDIGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
THE First Subscription Concert will take place on
Thursday evening next, 22nd December, AT THE TOWN HALL,
When will be performed Selections from the
ORATORIOS "MESSIAH" AND "CREATION," And the Works of Mozart.
The Band and Chorus will consist of upwards of FIFTY PERFORMERS . . .
Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. R. Kohler, Hid, Allan, Barry, Myddleton, and Devereux . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician); Halton Middleton (musician); John Devereux (? violinist, son or father); Joseph Henry Pollard (conductor); Bendigo Philharmonic Society (association)

"THE PHILHARMONIC ONCE MORE (To the Editor of the . . .)", Bendigo Advertiser (12 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87942305

Sir, - Although I am most undesirous of continuing the already lengthened discussion induced by your late critique on the Philharmonic Society's last performance, I feel compelled to do so . . .
I now repeat what I have already stated, and, do assure Mr. Linden's friends and the musical public that I consider Mr. Linden a clever and painstaking musician, and one who has worked industriously and ably for the Philharmonic Society, and far be it from me to rob him of that share of credit to which he is justly entitled; I am glad also to have the opportunity of stating that there are others beside the leader and conductor to whom a large amount of credit is due, viz., our very efficient violinist, Mr. Hid, and those professional brethren who have so kindly assisted us by their gratuitous services . . . Let only the public, and particularly our worthy Municipal body, extend to us that support and indulgence so indispensable at this youthful and critical epoch of our existence, and the Bendigo Philharmonic Society will prove a source of social and elevating enjoyment, and eventually an important support to our various local charities.
Apologising for the length of my letter,
I beg to remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
J. H. POLLARD.
Sandhurst, 10th March, 1860.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (30 March 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87942723 

ABBOTT'S LYCEUM Tonight Mr. Holloway's Benefit - THE WILL AND THE WAY, with other novelties.
With the permission of Mr. S. Macord, the following talented artists have consented to officiate in the orchestra,
and between the second and third acts of the drama, will perform Weber's grand overture to Der Freischutz.
Leader and Solo Violin, Herr Strebinger.
First Violin, Mr. Moore.
Second Violin, Mr. Lord.
Do., Mr. Chittenden.
Tenor Violin, Mr. Usher.
Do. Herr Hid.
Contra Bass, Mr. Brown.
Cornet-a-Piston, Mr. Hallis [Hallas]
Cornet and Flageolet, Mr, Kohler.
Pianist, Mr. Linden.
OVERTURE, DER FREISCHUTZ.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Holloway (actor, vocalist); Samuel Macord (publican, had hired band to perform at his Commercial Hotel); Frederick Strebinger (violin, leader); Andrew Moore (violin); Mr. Lord = ? Frederick Lord Clay (violin); George Chittenden junior (violin); Alfred Usher (viola); Walter James Brown (bass); Nathan Hallas (cornet); Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo venue)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (30 July 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87945469 

GRAND CONCERT, in aid of the
BENEVOLENT ASYLUM Will be given at the
ASSEMBLY ROOMS, CAMP HOTEL, EAGLEHAWK,
on THURSDAY EVENING next, 2nd AUGUST.
The first Part, will consist of a portion of HANDEL'S MESSIAH,
To be followed by a VARIED, MISCELLANEOUS SELECTION.
The majority of the Members of the
BENDIGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, And other Amateurs,
Have kindly lent their assistance, in addition to the following Professional Gentlemen: -
Violins - Mr. Hid, Mr. Radford . . .
Conductor - Mr. J. H. POLLARD . . .
GEO. J. FOWLER, Hon. Sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sidney Radford (violin); George J. Fowler (secretary)

"PHILHARMONIC CONCERT, EAGLEHAWK (To the Editor of the . . .)", Bendigo Advertiser (18 August 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87945900 

Sir, - My attention was called this morning to a paragraph in your issue of the 11th instant, in which I find from a report of the proceedings of the Benevolent Asylum that the sum of L20 6s. was handed over to that valuable institution by the Philharmonic Society, and that very properly the services of Mr. Radford were mentioned in conjunction with those of Mr. Lester on the occasion. Now, I consider it rather invidious to omit the names of Mr. Fowler, the chief promoter of the concert; Mr. Pollard, conductor; and Mr. Hid, the clever leader, upon whom so much depended; and also the ladies, whose names it would be rather dangerous to mention, after the favorable impression they created; and I therefore would suggest that your correspondent on those matters would not damp the ardour of the Society,
Yours obediently,
- PHIL.
August 13, 1860.

"MR. POLLARD'S CHORAL REUNION", Bendigo Advertiser (28 August 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87946131 

The Town Hall was crowded to excess last evening by a most respectable audience, on the occasion of the eighth concert of Mr. Pollard's pupils, assisted by a number of gentlemen amateurs, who, in addition to Messrs. Hid and Barwick, volunteered their services. Operatic music, even in large towns, is difficult to render with success by amateurs, and it is, therefore, paying no ordinary compliment to Mr. Pollard and his pupils when we say that every chorus which was given last evening went off with an eclat which would have redounded even to the credit of a professional band of chorus singers . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Barwick (musician)

"HAYMARKET THEATRE. THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (17 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948045 

The crowded state of the Haymarket Theatre last evening is sufficient evidence that when a first class musical entertainment is brought within the reach of the Bendigo public they know how to appreciate it . . . It is a work of some labor for a body of vocalists, consisting of amateurs, with but one exception, that of Mrs. Ellis, to produce even respectably as heavy an oratorio as is "The Creation" and that the concert of last evening was more than respectable, none will deny . . . The band - which was as good a one as any which ever played in Sandhurst together - consisted of the following gentlemen, most of whom, we believe, volunteered their services; - Messrs. Linden, Hallas, Burgess, Brown, Middleton, Hid, Bower, Sayers, Richter, Hunter (Castlemaine amateur), and another amateur whose name we could not ascertain. Mr. Pollard conducted, and it is mainly to his exertions, together with those of Messrs. Fowler and Von Ende, that the unparalleled success of the present concert may be attributed.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Stewart Ellis (vocalist); Joseph Bird Burgess (musician); Frederick Alexander Bower (musician); William Francis Sayer (musician); Carl Richty (musician); Charles William Von Ende (member); Haymarket Theatre (Bendigo venue)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (24 December 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948915 

ABBOTT'S LYCEUM THEATRE.
GRAND MORNING CONCERT! ON BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER,
For the Benefit of MRS. STEWART ELLIS . . .
INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mr O. Linden, pianist and Conductor.
Mr. A. Usher, Leader.
Messrs Hid, Burgess, Bower, Brown, Allen, Kohler . . .

"THE DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL GATHERING", Bendigo Advertiser (20 December 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87379177 

Mr. Pollard's usual gathering of the children under his tuition at the various Denominational Schools in this district, took place yesterday, at the Town Hall. There were nearly four hundred children present, besides a goodly number of the public - all of whom seemed highly pleased with the singing . . . Messrs. Usher, Brown, and Hid, generously gave their assistance as instrumentalists . . .

[News], Bendigo Advertiser (27 September 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87902697 

THE CHORAL SOCIETY had a rehearsal on Thursday evening; - a very large number of vocalists were present, and the programme of the ensuing concert was gone through in a very creditable manner. The discontinuance of theatrical amusement at the present time has enabled Mr. Pollard to secure the very valuable services of Messrs. Hid, Brown, and Hallas - these gentlemen's names are a guarantee that the instrumental portions of the concert will be a treat in themselves.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sandhurst Choral Society (association)

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (27 December 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87904600 

The appearance of the inside of the Lyceum Theatre last night caused one to feel very agreeably disappointed. It had been thought that the pressure of the times and the want of money would have its effect on the Theatre, as on everything else just at present, but last night the case was different. We can therefore only account for it by the fact that the gratification of seeing a pantomime on "Boxing Night" is as essential to the happiness of the playgoer, as the enjoyment of the preceding day's Christmas dinner . . . We do not recollect a Christmas pantomime a greater success, and as all who have been engaged in getting it up are entitled to notice as well as the actual performers engaged, we quote the following from the bill: - "The scenery by Mr. Fry, the machinery by Mr. Touzell, the properties by Mr. Ward, the original music of the opening by Herr Hid, the comic scenes and ditties by Mr. Charles Edouin, the new appropriate costumes by Mrs. Nathan and assistants, the whole produced under the direction of Mr. J. R. Greville" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rawstorne Fry (scenic artist); Charles Edouin (actor, playwright); John Rodger Greville (actor, director); Christmas pantomime (general)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (3 January 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87933552 

LYCEUM THEATRE, GRATUITOUS COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. B. M. NATHAN.
Lyceum Theatre, Sandhurst, 30th December, 1862. To Mr. B. M. Nathan.
Sir, - We the undersigned, members of the Company at the Lyceum Theatre, taking into consideration the losses sustained by you during the past season, and in acknowledgment of the honorable manner in which you have met all your engagements, beg to offer you our gratuitous services for a Complimentary Benefit, previous to the closing of the present season.
[signed] . . . W. Brown, N. Hallis [Hallas], Herr Hidd . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Barnett Moses Nathan (manager)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (2 December 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87940177 

LYCEUM THEATRE. Sandhurst, 30th November, 1863. MESSRS. COX & VARLEY. GENTLEMEN., - We, the undersigned Members of the Dramatic Company, &c., under your management at this Theatre, being desirous of giving evidence of our regard, hereby propose a Complimentary Benefit in your behalf . . .
[signed] . . . A. Hidd, N. Hallas . . . T. Barwick . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Henry Cox (actor, manager); Frank Varley (manager)

NOTE: There is no entry for a Hid or Hidd in the published Sandhurst directory of 1865

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [TAS] (23 January 1864), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38650345 

THEATRE ROYAL. GRAND RE-OPENING,
FOR a short Summer season, under the Leadership and Management of MR. T. R GREVILLE [sic] . . .
Leader - H. Hidd.
GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Monday, Feb. 1st 1864 . . .
B. M. NATHAN, Acting Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Launceston venue); when the company went to Hobart in late February, Joseph Megson was listed as leader

HIGGINSON, Joseph (Joseph HIGGERSON [sic]; Joseph HIGGINSON)

Bellman, bellringer, bell ringer

Born Sydney, NSW, 8 July 1813; baptised St. Philip's, Sydney, 25 July 1813; son of George HIGGERSON and Mary NEWBURY
Died Sydney, NSW, 29 April 1841, aged "30" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Higginson+1813-1841 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HIGGINSON-Joseph (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Philip's, Sydney, 1813; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30001260101 (PAYWALL)

25 July 1813 / born 8 July 1813 / Joseph son of / George and Mary Higgerson

ASSOCIATIONS: George Higgison / Higeson / Higginson (convict per Ganges, 1797; d. Sydney, NSW, 1831), and Mary Newbury (convict per Speke, 1808; d. Sydney, NSW, 1837) married NSW, 1810

"A LUNATIC", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (21 April 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2550802 

On the evening before last, a young man whose intellects are subject to derangement, and who earns a scanty existence by ringing "those evening bells" that enliven the streets at night, entered the house of Mr. Farrell, the publican, of George-street, between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock. Knowing the man's affliction, Mr. F. ordered him out, and he went. At 9 o'clock he again returned, and was forcibly put out by Mr. Farrell. At 10 o'clock Mr. F. perceived, from his parlour, the front folding doors gradually and slowly open, and a head cautiously intruded through the opening. Anxious to see the end of the affair, he suffered the party to steal softly and unobserved (as he supposed) up to the counter, when he unexpectedly darted forth and seized - to his inexpressible surprise - the same deranged visitor. He was sent to the watch-house for protection. - Joseph Higginson is the name of the unfortunate, whom we recommend as a fit object of charity to the Committee of the Benevolent Asylum; he is perfectly harmless and inoffensive.

MUSICAL REFERENCE: Those evening bells (Moore and Stevenson)

Burials in the parish of St. Lawrence, Sydney, 1841; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/34031073101 (PAYWALL)

Joseph Higginson / died 29 April 1841 / Benevolent Asylum / buried 30 April 1841 / aged 30 / Born in the colony

Bibliography and resources:

Joseph Higgerson; Australian royalty

https://australianroyalty.net.au/tree/purnellmccord.ged/individual/I28276/Joseph-Higgerson 

HIGGINS, Thomas Walker (Thomas Walker HIGGINS; T. W. HIGGINS; Captain HIGGINS; Colonel HIGGINS)

Amateur vocalist, sheep farmer 

Born Bexhill, Sussex, England, 28 January 1810; baptised Bexhill St. Peter, 4 March 1810; son of Thomas HIGGINS and Sarah SIMPSON
Married Jane WATSON (Mrs. FRANKS), St. George, Southwark, Surrey, England, 30 April 1839 ( aged "29")
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 20 September 1839 (per Anna Robertson, from London and Gravesend, 27 May)
Died Adelaide, SA, 24 May 1899, aged "89"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Walker+Higgins+1810-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HIGGINS-Thomas-Walker (shareable link to this entry)

HIGGINS, Jane (Janes WATSON; Mrs. FRANKS; Mrs. Thomas Walker HIGGINS; Mrs. HIGGINS)

Amateur musician, vocalist, pianist

Born England, c. 1804
Married Jane WATSON (Mrs. FRANKS), St. George, Southwark, Surrey, England, 30 April 1839 (aged "35")
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 20 September 1839 (per Anna Robertson, from London and Gravesend, 27 May)
Died Currency Creek, SA, 19 March 1872, aged "65" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jane+Watson+Higgins+d1872 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HIGGINS-Jane (shareable link to this entry)

Lieutenant-colonel Thomas Walker Higgins, Goolwa Volunteer Rifles; State Library of South Australia

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/208455122 

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+6150 (DIGITISED)

Summary:

The song The bushman, first published in Adelaide in 1845, was still popular in South Australia in the 1860s. It was evidently a favorite of Higgins, a grazier, who sang it several times at public dinners, where the press variously referred to it as "The bushman's life" and "The bushman's song", and positively identified it by its chorus: "[Then] Hurrah! for a bushman's life".

Documentation:

Baptisms, Bexhill St. Peter, Sussex, 1810; register 1770-1812; East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office, Par 240/1/1/3

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62049/records/124815 (PAYWALL)

[1810] March 4th . . . Thomas Walker, s. of Tho's and Sar'h Higgings b. Jan'y 28th

1839, marriages solemnized in the church in the parish of St. George Southwark in the county of Surrey; register 1837-44, page 244; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/3454798 (PAYWALL)

No. 488 / [1839] April 30th / Thomas Walker Higgins / 29 / bachelor / Gent. / St. George Southwark / [son of] Thomas Higgins / Gent.
Jane Franks / 35 / Widow / - / St. George Southwark / [daughter of] John Watson / Colliery . . .

"LUNCH TO CAPTAIN CADELL", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (29 August 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48549737 

On Wednesday last Captain Cadell was invited to a farewell lunch by the settlers of Port Elliot, Goolwa, Encounter Bay, Currency Creek, and the surrounding districts. It was given in the Government Store at Goolwa . . . Mr. Higgins, of Currency Creek, acted as croupier . . . At the conclusion of the repast . . .
Mr. C. A. Hull proposed - "The Commerce of South Australia, in connexion with the navigation of the Murray" . . .
Song, Mr. Higgins - "Hurrah for a Bushman's life" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Cadell (river boat mariner)

"PORT ELLIOT, GOOLWA, AND ENCOUNTER BAY RACES . . . THE DINNER", The South Australian Advertiser (21 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1203419 

In the evening the usual race dinner took place at Varcoe's, Goolwa Hotel, to which about 80 persons sat down, as many as could possibly be accommodated, every available seat being filled. The chair was, at the unanimous request of the company, filled by G. B. Smith, Esq., he being supported on the right by T. W. Higgins, Esq., J. P. and on the left by J. Lindsay, Esq., two of the candidates for the representation the district in the new House of Assembly . . .
On the removal of the cloth . . . Song - Mr. Higgins, "Queen of the Seas" . . .
Song by Mr. T. W. Higgins - "The Bushman's Life" . . .

"PORT ELLIOT [From our own Correspondent] . . . May 16", South Australian Register (20 May 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50018407

The Port Elliot and Goolwa Volunteers assembled on the Goolwa practice-ground on Tuesday, when the return rifle match, which had been looked forward to with great interest, came off . . . The proceedings terminated about half-past 5 o'clock when the two companies fell in marching order, four deep, and marched to the sound of the bugle to the Corio Hotel, where a first-rate spread awaited them. About 35 gentlemen sat down to the rich fare which had been provided . . .
After the cloth had been removed . . . Song, Mr. T. W. Higgins - "Victoria, the Queen of the Sea" . . .
Song, Mr. T. W. Higgins - "The bushman's life" . . .

"OPENING OF THE INMAN AND HINDMARSH BRIDGES . . . THE DINNER", The South Australian Advertiser (3 August 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31826415

The dinner was held in a large kitchen used by Mr. Gouge's men, and situated close to the Victor Harbor Hotel. The repast was very excellent, and met with a hearty welcome from the assembled guests, numbering in all upwards of 80 . . . The meal having been satisfactorily discussed . . . The toasts were drunk with due honors . . .
Mr. GOUGE sang in an excellent style "There's room enough for all,"
and Captain T. W. HIGGINS favored the company with the song entitled "The Bushman's Song" . . .
Song, Captain T. W. HIGGINS . . .

"GOOLWA CAVALRY [From a Correspondent]", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (24 February 1866), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94747886 

A festive entertainment took place on Tuesday, the 20th instant, at Varcoe's Hotel, Goolwa, the object of which was to express the kindly feelings of the Goolwa Troop and townsmen towards Lieutenant Ray, on his contemplated voyage to England . . . The Chair was taken by Captain Higgins . . . After due attention to commissariat matters, The CHAIRMAN proposed the usual loyal toasts . . .
The CHAIRMAN responded and by way of episode called the attention of the meeting to a song which was entitled "No. 1 of the Songs of the Goolwa Troop." He then read in an emphatic manner the four verses of which the song consisted, which was received with much applause;
Mr. Superintendent Jones, moved "That the song should be printed for circulation at the expense of the meeting."
A Gentleman present though it was a financial matter belonging exclusively to the troop - (hear, hear) - but that the song should be sent to the Melbourne Post, with photographs of the Cavalry.
Dr. Todman stated that the song was being set to music and would be produced in that shape, dedicated to Mrs. Higgins and the Goolwa Cavalry.
Mr. Lowe had reasons for stating, that if the attempt to set the song to music should be successful, it would be presented to the Troop in a published form by its author.
The Chairman thought a musical discussion should end with a song, and gave the "Bushman's Life" with his well known success . . .

"THE CAVALRY FETE AT HIGGINS-BROOK [Correspondent]", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (7 April 1866), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94742176 

According to annual custom Captain Higgins and his lady received, as guests, the troopers of the Goolwa Cavalry - vieing with one another to make their visitors happy, and the fete enjoyable. The gathering was numerous, comprehending the gallant troopers, their wives, sons, daughters, and sweethearts, and non military friends specially invited . . .
The Chair, of course, was occupied by the Host, Captain Higgins . . .
He then stated that as the ladies and gentlemen present were anxious to enter upon the musical and dancing portion of the evening as soon as possible . . .
The concert was opened with a splendid duet by Captain and Mrs. Higgins (accompanied by the latter on the piano) - "We'll make the keel row." The Welsh air - "Ar hyd nos," followed by the French air - "Ah vous dirai je maman," were then played on the harp by Mrs. Lowe, who afterwards sang - "Willie, we have missed you," and played Bochsa's French march and - "Non piu andrai" (Figaro). A string giving way, she resorted to the piano, singing to that accompaniment - "Trab, Trab," "Figlia de Regimento," and lastly, No. 1 of "The Songs of the Goolwa Troop," the words by Mr. Lowe. The song, set to music, adapted and arranged from Norma, ran as follows: -

"To the charge!" the trumpets sound,
Forth our troopers swiftly bound;
With a cheer, at speed they dash,
Like the lightning's sudden flash;
Rings the earth with chargers' tread,
Goolwa's banner overhead . . . [3 more verses]

The ball was in charge of Sergeant Kemp, as Master of the Ceremonies, who called on polkas, quadrilles, contre danse de valtz, schottisches, &c. , in succession, the intervals being devoted to music, of which we must complete the list by "Auld Lang Syne," sung in solo parts with chorus, by Captain and Mrs. Higgins, Sergeant Kemp, and Dr. Todman.
"The Bushman's Life," a well-known bravura, was given as the small hours crept on, with a life and vigor that reanimated all, and dancing recommenced and continued till after sunrise with unabated spirit . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles and Annette Lowe (songwriter; harpist, vocalist, pianist)

"STRATHALBYN AND MIDDLETON TRAMWAY [Communicated] CURRENCY CREEK VIADUCT . . . THE LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION-STONE . . . CURRENCY CREEK NEW SCHOOLROOM", The Adelaide Express (27 December 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207681737 

. . . About 10 minutes to 3 on Friday afternoon, the 21st December, Major Higgins with the No. 1 Troop of the Regiment of South Australian Cavalry, crossed Currency Creek Bridge, and drew up in line near the Hotel . . . A volley was fired as the signal that all was ready, while Mrs. Higgins, the wife of the Major, who had kindly consented to lay the foundation-stone, was sent for, and proceeding to the spot, the Port Elliot band, which owes its formation to the musical zeal of our Special Magistrate, assisted by some clever friends, made its first public debut with decidedly good effect in the National Anthem, the troopers carrying swords, and the officers saluting. Some sprightly music followed, which marked the proficiency of the band . . . A few minutes after the appointed time Mrs. Higgins, accompanied by Mrs. Lowe, proceeded, under the escort of Dr. Todman in full uniform, to the precincts of the excavation for the foundation . . . the massive stone which is to sustain the traffic of 1,000 years was declared by Mrs. Higgins (who first tested its exactness by trowel, square, and compass) to be rightly laid . . .

Though opened for scholastic purposes, yet not having undergone the public ceremony of dedication, it was thought a desirable opportunity to inaugurate this creditable building on the evening after the termination of the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the viaduct, from which it is situated but a short distance. The friends of education in the district appealed to Mrs. HIGGINS to aid them in getting up a concert, with other appropriate additions . . . The chair was occupied by Major HIGGINS, who, in a concise address, alluded to the growing importance of the locality. The old schoolroom, as contrasted with that in which they were assembled, showed how the district was becoming impressed with the advantages of education, which he sincerely hoped would be sedulously cultivated. To promote this cause Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. Sunman had provided an evening's entertainment, and had enlisted the aid of some kind and willing friends. The first part was musical; the second literary, in which Mr. Lowe would address the meeting on the subject of education, and offer for their amusement some notes in verse taken on Goolwa Plains. Mr. Kemp, of Milang, would aid in this portion of the entertainment, or alternate with the music of the third part.

Mrs. Lowe would kindly open the proceedings of the evening by the "Warrior's Joy March" (Beyer). This performance called forth much applause. A duet by the Misses Jones followed, which was rewarded by similar commendation. Mr. Simpson sang next, accompanied on the piano by Lieutenant Peryman. Miss Jones sang a solo, for which an encore was demanded. "Early in the morning," a duet by Major and Mrs. Higgins, was deservedly appreciated. Then the Major gave the solo parts in "Nelly Bly," with a spice of humor (excellently caught up by his chorus, Messrs. Peryman and Simpson), which drew forth peals of laughter and applause. A rival in comic song next appeared in the gallant Lieutenant, who sang, to his own accompaniment, "Johnny Sands," and increased the rising merriment to a high pitch. Mrs. Lowe sang "I'll hang my harp on a willow tree," with mixed humor and pathos, and her song was kindly received. Mrs. Higgins sang with much sweetness another of her own old favorite airs. A second song "Madoline" by Mr. Simpson seemed to take possession of the meeting; and a duet by Major and Mrs. Higgings, and one by the Misses Jones (Mrs. Lowe, Mr. Perryman, and Mr. Simpson assisting in the choruses), concluded the first portion of the entertainment with much applause.

The second part was occupied by an address on "Education" from Mr. Lowe, who spoke on the spur of the moment. Alluding in conclusion to the happy illustration his remarks would receive from Mr. Kemp, of Milang, who would deliver with his well-known ability some passages from the best English authors. Mr. Lowe then proceeded to read some original verses, entitled "Drill at Goolwa," the meeting at the time containing a large sprinkling of redcoats . . .

In the third part (introduced by Professor Holmes's Fantasia from Jack Sheppard, on the piano, by Mrs. Lowe) all the former vocalists contributed various songs and duets, amongst which "Beautiful Star," by Mrs. Higgins, and "The Soldier's Dream," by Mr. Simpson, were sung with great feeling and effect. The simple ditty ""Wait for the 'Waggon," as sung by Miss Jones, and well-supported by her chorus, took admirably with the audience. Mrs. Lowe sang "A Gipsy's Life is a joyous life," and "Smiling Faces," as according with the prevailing taste; and Mrs. and Major Higgins sang "The Keel Row," and "The Racoon Hunters," with its diverting chorus, with great success, but space forbids further enumeration of songs and singers. Mr. Kemp introduced some excellent recitations . . . the delivery of which called forth much applause. "The Bushman's Life," sung by Major Higgins, and accompanied by Mrs. Higgins on the piano, Messrs. Perryman and Simpson forming the chorus, was vociferously demanded. The evening, which, under the Good Genius of Hilarity, had commenced in mirthful gaiety, kept up its lively character throughout. The proceedings never once flagged. About 24 musical pieces were played and sung, independent of addresses, verses, and recitations, and the entertainment was brought to a close by "God Save the Queen," sang as a quartette by Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Lowe, and the Misses Jones - Major Higgins, Mr. Peryman, and Mr. Simpson constituting a powerful chorus . . .

"MEETING AT GOOLWA", The Express and Telegraph (13 July 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207670924 

On July 10th, a complimentary dinner was given by the No. 1. Troop of South Australian Cavalry, to Lieutenant Perryman. This compliment, which was paid to the gallant Lieutenant with hearty liberality and goodwill, was occasioned by his promotion to another district by the Bank of Adelaide, that institution having closed its branch at Goolwa, of which Mr. Perryman was the respected Local Manager . . . At 7 p.m. the Buglers of the troop gave intimation that the roast beef of Old England awaited demolition, when Major Higgins took the chair . . . the Chairman applied himself in his usual able and appropriate way to the introduction of toasts . . .
Major HIGGINS, at the request of the company, sung "The Bushman's Life" . . .

"NO. 1 TROOP, GOOLWA . . . DINNER TO COLONEL BIGGS", The Express and Telegraph (15 January 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207735385 

. . . The chair was taken by Colonel Higgins . . . Song - "The Bushman's Life," by the Colonel . . .

"DIED", The Express and Telegraph (20 March 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208375031 

HIGGINS. - On the 19th March, at Currency Creek, suddenly, Jane, wife of Thomas Walker Higgins, Esq.

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (20 March 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28683979 

We are informed that Mrs. Higgins, wife of Colonel Higgins, an old colonist of 1837 [sic, 1839], died on Tuesday, and that her funeral will take place to-day (Wednesday).

"COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE . . . GOOLWA, March 19", South Australian Register (23 March 1872), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39264966 

Mrs. Higgins, the wife of Lieutenant-Colonel Higgins, died suddenly at her residence, Higginsbrook, Currency Creek, about 8 o'clock this morning. The deceased was out driving last evening, appeared cheerful, and in her usual health. During the night she became unwell, probably from the effects of a chill, but there did not appear to be any cause for alarm. Early in the morning she complained of her head, and shortly after expired. Her remains will be interred to-morrow in the Currency Creek Cemetery. Colonel Higgins is shortly expected to return from England. The deceased has resided in this neighbourhood many years, and was much respected.

"REMINISCENCES OF COLONEL HIGGINS. A PIONEER OF THE FORTIES [By our Special Reporter]", South Australian Register (8 February 1899), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54422167 

n the early forties many sturdy pioneers of South Australia found their way from Holdfast Bay to the region of Encounter Bay, Goolwa, and the Murray Flats, there to clear the scrub and open up the country for cattle, sheep, and the plough. One of these enterprising colonists was Mr. Thomas Walker Higgins, now Colonel Higgins, who took up an area at Currency Creek in 1840, and has held it ever since, facing all the disappointments of bad seasons, worse legislation, and the hardships that so thickly studded the life of the squatter from log hut to stone mansion; from mallee scrub to sheep station . . . Chatting on Tuesday with a representative of "The Register," the Colonel said: . . .

"DEATH OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL HIGGINS", The Advertiser (26 May 1899), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73218998 

Another of the fast-dwindling band of pioneers of this colony has passed away in the person of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Walker Higgins, who died at the Austral Club Hotel, Adelaide, on Wednesday morning. His body has been removed to Currency Creek for interment. Colonel Higgins attained to the age of fourscore years and ten, and during his whole life he had scarcely had a day of sickness. He was born at Bexhill, in Sussex, in 1810, but he was by parentage an Irishman, and he came of an ancient Irish family. The deceased gentleman arrived in South Australia by the ship Anna Robertson, about three years after the first settlement was formed, and in 1840 he took up land at Currency Creek, naming his estate "Higginsbrooke," after the family estate in County Meath. He commenced a cattle ranch, but after a few years found the country was more suitable for sheep, and he converted it into a sheeprun. His father and grandfather were soldiers, and the former lost his life on the battlefield whilst serving under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War. It is not surprising, therefore, that at the time of the volunteer movement in the colony the deceased colonist was one of its most enthusiastic members. He soon rose to the position of captain of the Goolwa Cavalry, and afterwards lieutenant-colonel of the combined forces in the district. Besides being a soldier the colonel was also a traveller, his travels having extended over Africa, North and South America, and also the East, besides which he also visited Cuba and the West Indies. On one occasion the colonel was persuaded by his numerous friends to stand for Parliament for the district of Encounter Bay, but in spite of their warm support he was unsuccessful. For his many kind and sympathetic deeds be will long be remembered by his numerous friends and neighbors.

See also original longer version, "DEATH OF COLONEL HIGGINS", South Australian Register (25 May 1899), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54384275 

"PROBATE. The Late Colonel Higgins", The Express and Telegraph (11 July 1899), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209572234 

The will of the late Mr. Thomas Walker Higgins, of Currency Creek, has been filed for probate by Messrs. Fleming, Boucaut, and Ashton. The estate is set down at £55,000, and is left in trust for the benefit of Mr. Thomas William Higgins, sheep farmer, of Currency Creek, son of deceased . . .

Song (concordance):

"Original Poetry. THE BUSHMAN", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (18 July 1845), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71602149 

[THE following song, though not first-rate poetry, is very grateful, we understand, to the feelings of the settlers. It was sung a few months ago, with unbounded applause, at a three-days' pic-nic, attended by about forty ladies and gentlemen, the elite of one of the southern districts.]

I live in a mountain glen,
Where the kangaroo abounds;
With glee I arise in the morn,
To chase him with horse and with hounds.
I ride down the majestic emu,
I scare the wild dog from his den;
My cheery and wild haloo
With echo resounds through the glen.
Then hurrah! for a bushman's life hurrah!

I'm like father Abram of old:
My flocks roam o'er valley and plain -
At night they return to the fold,
Nest morning they wander again.
If my cattle go too far astray,
I've a stockwhip just sixteen feet long;
I mount my horse and away,
And give him a taste of the thong.
Then hurrah! &c.

At night, when the sun fades away,
I return to my slab-but with glee,
And drown the fatigues of the day
With a pipe and a quart-pot of tea.
I boast not of luxuries more,
Than of mutton and damper to spare;
And none ever passed by my door,
Until they tucked into my fare.
Then hurrah! &c.

I boast not of luxurious down -
My apartments are not quite so snug;
But yet my light cares I can drown.
When rolled up in my warm 'possum rug.
My dreams ne'er disturb my repose -
Ne'er troubled with envy or strife;
Such pleasures a man only knows.
Who leads a bushman's life.
Then hurrah! &c.

Compare also "Original Poetry [FOR THE MELBOURNE TIMES] THE BUSHMAN", Melbourne Times [VIC] (18 June 1842), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226925255 

Oh! The Bushman's gone with his dog and gun,
In the earliest light of the morning sun;
His dray well stored, with the Bushman's cheer;
And his jovial voice through the glade you hear . . .
[CHORUS] Then push round the sparkling bumper free -
Let the tale and the song pass cheerily;
For the Bushman's a stranger to care or strife;
Then Hurrah, for the joys of a Bushman's life! . . . [2 more verses]

HIGHAM, Frederick (Frederick HIGHAM)

Musicseller's assistant, miner

Born England, c. 1833; son of Thomas HIGHAM
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, Melbourne, 27 November 1856 (per Startled Fawn, from London, 31 July, aged "24")
Married Sarah DAVIES, VIC, 1858
Died Tarnagulla, VIC, 30 October 1862, aged "29"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Higham+1833-1862 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HIGHAM-Frederick (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

? Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1833; register 1830-37, page 275; City of Westminster Archives, STM/PR/1/24

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61866/records/1653887 (PAYWALL)

No. 573 / [1833] [October] 27th / Frederick [son of] Thomas & Mary / Higham / Adelphi Ln. / Coal Merchant . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Startled Fawn, from London, 31 July 1856, for Melbourne, 27 November 1856; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B010F26-F96C-11E9-AE98-2719F500BDE6?image=187 (DIGITISED)

Third Cabin . . . Higham Frederick / 24 / [occupation] none . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141273 

STARTLED FAWN - FREDERICK HIGHAM write to S. E. Davis. Address, Argus Office, Geelong.

"POLICE. CITY COUTY (Friday [12 December])", The Argus (15 December 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141622

Frederick Higham was charged with picking pockets. Mr. Isaac Barnet heard a noise in the back part of his premises early in the morning, and saw two men, one of whom was the prisoner, rifling the pockets of a third, who was drunk. Mr. Chapman, the music-seller, of Swanston-street, said that the prisoner was in his employ, and that he and the drunken man were shipmates. The latter was present, and said that he had been up the country before with prisoner, and had always found him very honest. There did not appear to have been any dishonest intention on the part of the prisoner, and he was discharged.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (musicseller)

Inquest, Frederick Higham, Tarnagulla, 31 October 1862; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/44D376FB-F1B3-11E9-AE98-0D178C4EBA0C?image=1 (DIGITISED)

"INQUEST", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (5 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197097011 

On Friday, the 31st instant, Dr. Radcliffe, the coroner, held an inquest on the body of Frederick Higham, a miner, who was killed at Mr. Hammond's quartz mill, Tarnagulla. Henry Wilson, a mate of deceased, slated that the latter was in the act of handing him a copper plate from a ripple, when his foot slipped, and be fell between the table and a pully which worked a bolt. His head passed under the pulley, which was six inches from the ground. Pulled him out, and found that blood was gushing from his mouth and ears. He never spoke. Deceased was quite sober. Considered that the machinery was not more exposed or dangerous than is usual at quartz mills. John Murray confirmed last witness' evidence, and Peter Laurie, the engineer slated that in his opinion deceased's head passed between the pulley and the belt. Verdict accidental death. - Inglewood Advertiser.

HILE, Madame von (Emily Rebecca Hill SMITH; Mrs. Younge Willes HODGES; Mrs. HODGES; alias Madame von HILE)

Musician, vocalist, teacher of music, singing, and drawing

Born 7 March 1809; baptised St. Alfege, Greenwich, Kent, 22 June 1814; daughter of Charles SMITH and Mary ?
Married Younge Willes HODGES, Trinity Church, Marylebone, London, England, 10 December 1840
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 5 January 1850 (per Coromandel, from London, 5 September, via Plymouth)
Died Moonta, SA, 24 October 1895, aged "88" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Madame+von+Hile+c1850 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Emily+Rebecca+Hodges+1809-1895 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILE-Madame-von (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Alfege, Greenwich, Kent, 1814; Kent baptisms

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBPRS/B/27003199/1 (PAYWALL)

22 June 1814 / born 7 March 1809 / Rebecca Hill daughter of / Charles and Mary Smith / Church Street / Painter

1840, marriage solemnized at Trinity Church in the parish of St. Marylebone, in the county of Middlesex; register 1828-42, page 137; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1623/records/2013009 (PAYWALL)

No. 274 / 10th December 1840 / Younge Willes Hodges / Full Age / Bachelor / Esquire / 2 St. Andrew's Place / [son of] Richard Thomas Hodges / Esquire
Emily Rebecca Hill Smith / Full Age / Spinster / - / 13 Titchfield Terrace Reg'ts P'k / [daughter of] Charles Smith / Esquire (deceased) . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (7 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38435378 

Saturday, January 5 . . . The ship Coromandel 765 tons, Brown, master, from London 5th September, and Plymouth 22nd September. Passengers . . . C. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian (18 January 1850), 3

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To Captain Brown, of the Ship Coromandel. Adelaide, 16th January, 1850.
DEAR SIR - We, the undersigned, cannot permit you to proceed on your voyage without having first expressed our gratitude for the kind treatment we have received during our passage . . .
and to sign our selves your ever grateful and deeply indebted servants,
Younge Willis Hodges, Chandas Wyndham, Francis Daval, Fredk. Daval, Joseph Holmes, William Malpas.

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (18 May 1850), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195939982 

GRAND CONCERT. Under the Patronage of Sir Henry and Lady Young, who have signified their intention of being present.
MR S. W. WALLACE has the honour to inform the residents of Adelaide and its vicinity, that his
Grand Concert will take place on the evening of Wednesday the 22nd instant,
when he will be assisted by Mrs. Murray, Messrs. Ellard . . .
A LADY VOCALIST, recently arrived from Paris, will also make her first appearance on this occasion . . .
PROGRAMME: PART I . . . The Echo Song (with Flute Obligato) - Bishop - Madame Von Hile and Mr. Wallace . . .
Song - 'The Inchcape Bell' - Madame Von Hile . . .
PART II . . . Song - 'Where are You Wandering' - Nathan - Madame Von Hile . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (violinist, flautist); Henry and Augusta Young (governor and wife); Georgiana Murray (pianist, ? accompanist); Frederick Ellard (pianist, ? accompanist); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)

MUSIC: The celebrated echo song (Bishop); Why are you wandering here (Nathan)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (23 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38442088 

Mr. Wallace gave a "Grand Concert" at the Exchange last evening, which was honoured by a very numerous audience, including his Excellency Sir Henry Young, Lady Young, and suite, with all the elite of Adelaide society. The Governor arrived at 8 o'clock, when the national anthem was tastefully performed by the band, the assemblage rising simultaneously. The principal novelty of the evening was the appearance of a fair debutante, a Madame Von Hile, a vocalist of whose powers no little expectations were formed. We fear her friends must have been a little disappointed in the debut, for although we stood within a dozen yards of the accomplished songstress, we could scarcely hear a note distinctly. Madame Von Hile whispered divinely no doubt, but nobody could hear anything except the accompaniment, save the fiddlers . . . We maintained our seat with mingled pleasure and pain throughout the performance, until Madame Von Hile struck up the rather personal enquiry, "Why are you wandering here I pray?" of which we only stayed long enough to admire the sweet intonation . . .

"LOCAL NEWS", South Australian (24 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626314 

. . . The lady who made her first appearance under the name of Madame Von Hile, was evidently nervous to a painful degree, and her timidity prevented her voice rising to a pitch sufficiently high to fill a room so much larger than any she can have been accustomed to sing in. She has a sweet and highly cultivated voice, and her singing is truly that of a lady. All she requires is a little more confidence, which custom alone can give her. In her third song, "Why are you wandering here I pray?" she had somewhat recovered her self-possession, and being warmly encored, repeated it with increased effect. Those who were near to the orchestra heard enough to convince them that she is a singer of no ordinary merit, and to feel assured that they are not yet able fully to estimate her powers . . .

"MR. WALLACE'S CONCERT", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (25 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195940018 

. . . Madame Von Hile is evidently a highly accomplished vocalist, and that taste is to be condemned which could not make reasonable allowance for any lady's first appearance at a public concert. Notwithstanding her timidity, she was warmly and deservedly encored in her song, "Why are You Wandering Here" . . .

"MR. WALLACE'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (25 May 1850), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207116214 

. . . Madame Von Hill's [sic] voice is a pure soprano, flexible, and manifesting proofs of good cultivation. Her style is chaste, and her intonation, that great requisite to form a singer, perfect. The great and distressing nervousness under which she laboured of course marred the execution of her music, but in the face of this, as it appears to us, there is that about her which we confidently hold, will, on a future occasion satisfy her audience, as it has us already, that she is incomparably the best female vocalist we have hitherto had in the colony, there being, in her instance, by far less of the amateur than in any one among the list of our public singers . . .

"LOCAL NEWS", South Australian (30 September 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71627282 

Mr. Wallace, we observe, is to give a grand concert on the 22nd proximo, which we sincerely hope will be fully attended, not only because we always wish our friends an agreable evening, but because Mr. Wallace has been most kind in assisting gratuitously at many concerts, and after his long and expensive illness, deserves a substantial proof from the public that his talents and liberality are appreciated. If a strong list of performers can attract an audience, his benefit will certainly be, in theatrical phraseology, a bumper. Besides Mrs. Murray, Madam Crantz, and Miss Lazar, Madame Von Hile is to make her second appearance, and we trust she will have shaken off that timidity which on the former occasion somewhat marred the effect of her beautiful and cultivated voice . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian (21 October 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71627441 

MRS. HODGES Better known to the Musical World as
MADAME VON HILE, IS prepared to receive a few
YOUNG LADIES as DAY PUPILS, at her present residence,
near the East End of Rundle-street.
Terms, including French, £10 per Annum. Music, Singing, and Drawing, each £2 per Quarter.

"MR. WALLACE'S CONCERT", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (24 October 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195941007 

On Tuesday evening Mr. Wallace gave a concert at the Exchange, at which most of our Adelaide musical favourites assisted . . . Madame Von Hile's song, "Tell me my Heart," should not be passed without a word of praise . . .

MUSIC: Tell me, my heart (Bishop, from Henry Quatre)

"MR. WALLACE'S CONCERT", South Australian (28 October 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71627474 

The long interval which has elapsed since Mr. Wallace last catered for the entertainment of the musical world of Adelaide, owing to the imperfect state of his health, and the promise of his published programme, gave to his concert of Tuesday evening last considerable interest . . . Of the performances generally we have only space to remark, that Mr. Wallace's violin performances were admirable, and we think superior to his previous displays of taste, accuracy, and execution - their only fault being their length and number. Mrs. Murray, as usual, did herself much credit, and a similar remark may apply to Miss Lazar in her difficult pieces. Madame Von Hile only wants confidence to become a fine singer; her voice is particularly sweet, and she has evidently had every advantage which education can give; - but the difficulty a lady must experience in singing before a public company when she has only been accustomed to gratify a circle of friends in the drawing-room, may well account for that nervous feeling which paralyses energy and almost restrains utterance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar (vocalist)

"OBITUARY", Yorke's Peninsula Advertiser [SA] (1 November 1895), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216330135 

On Friday, October 23th, Mrs. Y. W. Hodges at the age of 88 years. The deceased lady had been an invalid for several years. It will be remembered that Mr. Hodges died about five weeks before - September 21st. Both were old and well known residents of Moonta Bay, where for some years Mr. Hodges held the office of Harbor Master.

"DEATHS", Adelaide Observer (2 November 1895), 24

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161829868 

HODGES. - On the 21st September, at his residence, Moonta Bay, Young Willes Hodges, formerly of Glenelg, son of the late Lieutenant R. T. Hodges, R.N., aged 80 years.
HODGES - On the 24th October, at Moonta, Emily Rebecca, relict of the late Young Willes Hodges, aged 88 years.

HILL, Mrs. (Mrs. HILL)

Vocalist

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1845

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Hill+vocalist+1845 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Mrs-1845 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"SOIREE MUSICALE", The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (2 August 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2947804 

"This is the only Concert I have attended in the colony" - such was the almost general exclamation during and after this entertainment on Thursday evening last. For ourselves we must echo the same words, and join in the general feeling of gratification that they are intended to convey. The greatest care and attention in both departments, vocal and instrumental, pervaded the whole performance. The vocal department embraced only four performers, Madame Gautrot, Mrs. Hill, Mr. Packer and Mr. Duly; but the selections were so chaste and pleasing, so well arranged, and withal so extremely well executed, that the ear as well as the mind were kept in one constant source of delight. And here it is our duty to notice the debut of Mr. Packer, of whom we were led to expect something of a high order, and which was amply verified . . . We had nearly forgotten to mention the trio, Sadak and Kalasrade, by Madame Gautrot, Mrs. Hill, and Mr. Packer; it was admirably sung, and met its due share of approbation. We have not further space at present to enlarge on the performances, but trust the success of his first attempt will induce Mr. Russell to repeat these soirée musicales.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Wilkins Russell (musician); Madame Gautrot (vocalist); Abraham Philip Duly (musician); Charles Sandys Packer (convict, vocalist, pianist, composer)

MUSIC: O'er the far mountains (trio) (Packer, from Sadak and Kalasrade)

HILL, Agnes (Agnes HILL)

Musician, pianist, governess

Active Darebin Creek, VIC, 1852

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Agnes+Hill+c1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Agnes (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SITTINGS. Wednesday, 25th August . . . PERJURY", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 August 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4786917 

Wm. Dunn was placed on the floor of the Court, charged with having, on the 17th day of June, committed wilful, gross, and corrupt perjury towards and in respect of one Wm. Pender . . .
Wm. Pender, sworn - Resides at the Darebin Creek . . . on the night of the 7th June . . . Mrs. Pender was in the drawing room whilst my governess was playing some new music . . .
Agnes Hill: Am governess in Mr. Pender's family . . . Never pursued any other profession in this country but my present . . . Mr. Pender was in the room all the night; I remember it well, as I was playing on the piano all night, some new music, operas, &c.; Mr. Pender did not sing "Agnes I love thee as my life" . . .

HILL, Alfred (Alfred Francis HILL; Alfred HILL)

Musician, violinist, conductor, teacher, composer

Born Richmond, VIC, 16 December 1869
Died Sydney, NSW, 30 October 1960

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-783689 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hill_(composer) (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Alfred (shareable link to this entry)

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

Bibliography and resources:

Andrew D. McCredie, "Hill, Alfred Francis (1869-1960)", Australian dictionary of biography 9 (1983)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hill-alfred-francis-6667

John Mansfield Thomson, "Hill, Alfred Francis", Dictionary of New Zealand biography. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand

https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2h35/hill-alfred-francis 

HILL, Arthur (Arthur HILL; A. HILL; Mr. HILL)

Amateur vocalist, actor, publican, printer, newspaper publisher, songwriter

Born ? Ireland, c. 1784
Married Ann Eliza EVANS (c. 1794-1829), by 1820
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 2 April 1821 (free per Jessie, from England, via Hobart, 26 February)
Died Sydney, NSW, 23 March 1834, aged "50"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Hill+c1784-1834 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Arthur-d1834 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"Ship News", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (7 April 1821), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2180191 

On Monday last arrived from England via Hobart Town, the ship Jessie, Captain Wolbrow. She brings a valuable cargo of sundries. Passengers: . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hill . . . leaving the residue of her passengers at Hobart Town.

"MR. EDWARDS'S BENEFIT", The Monitor [Sydney, NSW] (25 August 1826), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31757768

A Friend has transmitted us the following Report of the FIFTH CONCERT. THE Concert Room presented on Wednesday Evening a brilliant appearance; the public seemed by their extensive patronage on this occasion to reward the exertions of the indefatigable Leader Mr. Edwards, and truly every disposition was evinced to render the Entertainment a rich harmonic treat . . . "I'm Parish Clerk and Sexton here", was sung with much humour by Mr. Hill, but the want of those essential requisites to give such songs effect - namely dress and music - greatly detracted from its comicality. The former we understand was objected to by the Directors upon some principle of Etiquette . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Edwards (violinist, leader); Sydney Amateur Concerts (series)

MUSIC: Caleb Quotem [I'm parish clerk and sexton here] (William Shield, in Wags of Windsor); want of "music" probably refers to the comic song being sung here without instrumental accompaniment

NSW census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://nsw-state-archives.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=209&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

[Hill] Arthur / 45 / Came free / Jesse / 1821 / Protestant / Inn Keeper Castlereagh St. [Sydney]
[Hill] Ann Eliz'th / 35 / [Came free] / [Jesse] / [1821] / [Protestant] / [Inn Keeper Castlereagh St. Sydney]

"DEATH", The Sydney Monitor (9 May 1829), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31761941 

ON THURSDAY last, at half past one o'clock, to the great grief of her husband and a numerous circle of friends, Mrs. Hill, wife of Mr. Arthur Hill, of the Rose and Crown Tavern, Castlereagh-street. Mrs. Hill suffered five weeks illness, the latter part of which was extremely painful. Mrs. Hill was a person of singular activity. The whole care of the Tavern (formerly kept in King-street) fell upon her; and her business at that time, was the first in the country. Mr. Hill's being latterly deprived of his license, and the dilapidations of the servants, coupled as they were with Mrs. H's. unceasing activity night and day, at length preyed on her spirits, and laid her on a bed of sickness. That which intense attention to the gentlemen and the public who favoured her house with their patronage could not effect, a sense of unmerited rigour in being deprived of the license to her Tavern, accomplished. Her disease was complicated; but what finally terminated her existence was water on the brain.

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Monitor (22 May 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32143756 

The bill of fare for Sippe's Benefit announces several Amateur performers who have volunteered to play for Mr. S.; among others Mr. Arthur Hill who is noted for the character of Dennis Bulguddery, and Madame Larra as Mrs. Bulgruddery in the comedy of John Bull.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Sippe (musician); Mary Ann Larra (actor); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

"THEATRE", The Sydney Herald (3 June 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12846938 

For the benefit of Mr. Sippe, the leader of the Orchestra, was performed on Wednesday evening, to a house crowded to excess, the popular five act comedy of John Bull, or the Englishman's Fire Side. The character of Dennis Bulgruddery was sustained for the first time by Mr. Arthur Hill, with the most complete success. Mr. H.'s acquaintance with the rich brogue of Paddy's Land, so very necessary to sustain the originality of the character, was perfect, and every trait of the national feeling was received with rounds of applause from the audience. Mrs. Bulgruddery did not lose one iota of its humour, by having been intrusted to Mrs. Larra, who, for the first time, trod the boards of that Theatre - the other characters were cast as before. A splendid overture of Mozart's was performed by the full band of the 17th Regt, led by Mr. Edwards.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Edwards (as 1826 above); Band of the 17th Regiment (military)

"Theatre", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 June 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2212561

We understand that our respectable fellow-colonist, Mr. Arthur Hill, is engaged by the Proprietor of the Sydney Theatre, for the next season, to sustain a line of characters for which report states he is eminently qualified. We have never seen Mr. Hill "on the boards", and therefore cannot speak from our own knowledge.

[News], The Sydney Monitor (25 September 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32144567

Mr. Arthur Hill, of the old school of legitimate Comedy, we are glad to hear, is engaged for the peculiar characters in which he is known to excel . . .

"THEATRE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 November 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2214869 

On Monday evening last, the comedy of the Midnight Hour was repeated to a very respectable and rather numerous audience. It passed off well, and was followed by two farces - the Lying Valet and the Irishman in London, - which were also favourably received . . . We were anxious to see Mr. Hill in the Irishman in London, but were disappointed in our expectations - not from any want of ability on the part of the actor, but owing to a failure of his physical powers. He was, or seemed to be, either in ill health, or fatigued. His conception of the part was excellent, and evidently showed what he could do were it not for one or other of the causes which we have assigned for what we look upon as a partial failure . . .

"Theatricals", The Australian (24 January 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42009870 

On Wednesday evening . . . The pieces selected by them were, "The Point of Honor," and the "Irishman in London." But owing to the indisposition of Mr. Hill, who, in the latter piece, plays the chief character, Master Delaney, the farce of "Love, Law, and Physic," was substituted for it . . .

"DIED", The Australian (24 March 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42005722

On Sunday morning, at his residence, after painful and protracted illness, Mr. Arthur Hill, Printer, (formerly Proprietor of Hill's Life in New South Wales,) regretted by a numerous circle of friends.

"DIED", The Sydney Monitor (25 March 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32145900

On Sunday the 23rd instant, aged Fifty Years, at his lodgings in King Street, at the residence of Mr. Hodges who paid every attention to him in his last moments, Mr ARTHUR HILL.
Mr. HILL was a gentleman by nature. His sentiments and principles soared above his station in life. His generosity and benevolence gained him a few faithful friends, and a large circle of acquaintance. Mr. Hill never bore resentment after the first burst of a generous indignation, but was a pattern in the difficult attainments of forgiveness of injuries and placidity of disposition. His purse was ever open to relieve the destitute, and particularly the oppressed destitute.

"THE LATE MR. ARTHUR HILL", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (25 March 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2215713 

The funeral of the late Mr. Arthur Hill will take place this day. The death of this gentlemen, is much lamented among all the types in Sydney. Few men had kinder hearts than poor old Arthur. It may be well said of him, that he was the greatest enemy to himself, for his disposition exposed him to the cunning, who often participated in the bounty, when he, poor man, expected that his beneficence was extended to relieve the really worthy and distressed. Mr. Hill was a shareholder in the materials of the Monitor printing office. He was the proprietor of a Journal, entitled Hill's Life in New South Wales, which his infirm state of health a year ago, obliged him to abandon. Infirmities gathering fast around him, "old Arthur" ceased to take any active share in the business of the Monitor office long ago. But an idle life to a man who like him had been accustomed to bustle and activity, became intolerable; - and in order to beguile his leisure hours, he joined the corps dramatique of the Sydney Theatre, where his tact as an Irishman, has not been eclipsed by any actor on these boards, since he was obliged by precarious health, to lay himself on the shelf. Alas! poor Arthur! -
- "Life's but a walking shadow
"A poor player that frets and struts his time upon the stage,
"And then is heard no more."
But this will not be the case with poor Arthur. He will long live in the remembrance of every typo in Sydney.

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (3 July 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2216522

On Monday evening last . . . The comedy of The Rivals was the first piece, and with the exception of some two or three of the inferior characters, was creditably performed . . . The Sir Lucius of Mr. Simmons though a tolerable performance, was not equal to the representation that we have seen of it by the deceased Mr. Arthur Hill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Simmons (actor)

Song:

On Australia's birth-day (a patriotic song) (1827)

"THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER", The Monitor (27 January 1827), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31758157

This dinner assumed an unusual importance this year; at all events, from the delightful harmony that prevailed, the excellent order and management of the Toasts and Music, and last, but not least, the profusion of the best viands, (remarkably well cooked) and of wines, (including therein a good supply of Champagne) . . . Above 110 sat down yester evening . . . A Patriotic song by Mr. Hill, and Dulce Domum by Mr. Blanch were greatly applauded, the style of singing of each being well adapted to his subject . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: The anniversary of the foundation of the colony (26 January 1788); James Blanch (vocalist)

[Song], The Monitor (3 February 1827), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31758186 

The following Paraphrase on one of Moore's National Melodies, arranged expressly for the occasion, was sung by Mr. A. Hill, at the late Anniversary Dinner. We have been requested to publish it.
AIR - PATRICK'S DAY.
Beaming bright are our prospects, our sorrows retiring
Leave our bosoms enlighten'd with hope's cheering ray;
The birth-right of Britons still warmly desiring -
Then fondly we'll hail the bright favour'd day!
But just as the morn-star
Is seen from afar,
The harbinger bright of the opening day,
So Liberty's dawn,
Illumines our morn,
And sheds joy o'er our hearts like the summer sun's beam;
A joy 'tis - that shines with a permanent ray -
But tho' 'twere the last spark that in our souls gleam,
We'll light it up now on AUSTRALIA'S Birth-day! . . . [2 more verses]
- H.

MUSIC: Tho' dark are our sorrows (Moore and Stevenson, book 4); see also St. Patrick's day (tune, ed. Bunting); in order to fit the 6/8 tune, "Beaming" in line 1 and "Leave our" in line 2 must be sung on the quaver upbeat to paired semiquavers, barred thus:

Beaming / bright are our prospects, our / sorrows retiring
Leave our / bosoms enlighten'd with / hope's cheering ray . . .

Bibliography and resources:

"Hill, Arthur", Obituaries Australia

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hill-arthur-14051

HILL, Arthur Silvester (Arthur Silvester HILL; Arthur S. HILL; A. S. HILL; Mr. HILL)

Musician, flautist, vocalist, bandsman, Band of the 99th Regiment, later bandmaster, composer, soldier

Born Ireland, c. 1829
Arrived (with 99th Regiment) Sydney, NSW, 19 February 1843 (per Earl Grey, from Deptford, 16 September 1842, via Hobart Town)
Arrived (with 99th Regiment) Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 11 July 1848 (per Sir Edward Paget, from Sydney)
Married Ann Sophia HOPKINS (b. 1834), St. Joseph's, Hobart, TAS, 17 April 1854 (aged "24")
Departed (with 99th Regiment) Hobart, TAS, 10 January 1856 (per Windsor, via Fremantle, WA, 11 February, for London)
Died Cork, Ireland, 7 May 1865

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Silvester+Hill+d1865 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Arthur-Silvester (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 99th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Paylist of the 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1843; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9806

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1687790465 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 690 / Hill James / . . . Band
1320 / Hill Arthur / . . . [band not indicated]

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hill (bandsman); it is unclear whether or not the two men were related

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (29 November 1845), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37154101 

UNDER VERY DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE.
GRAND CONCERT. Mr. MARSH begs to announce that his Concert, will take place on
WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3RD, AT THE ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
with Chorus and Orchestra, which will be full and complete, consisting of the following instruments in two New Overtures: -
1st Violins - Messrs. Gibbs, Wallace, John Deane . . .
Flutes - Messrs. Wallace, A. Hill.
Oboes - Messrs. R. Martin, W. Cleary . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Hale Marsh (musician); John Gibbs (violin); Spencer Wellington Wallace (violin and flute); John Deane (violin); Robert Martin (clarinet, master, 99th band); William Cleary (clarinet, 99th band); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

Paylist of the 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1846; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9809

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1688823076 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1320 / Hill Arthur / . . . Band
690 / Hill James / . . . Band

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (6 March 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8764541 

VERY GREAT ATTRACTION; FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY,
AT THE MUSIC HALL, COLLINS-STREET. GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
TO TAKE PLACE On Tuesday 6th March, 1849,
Under the immediate patronage of His Excellency SIR T. DENISON & LADY DENISON.
ON WHICH OCCASION The full Military Band will attend.
FIRST PART. Overture - "Guy Mannering" - Full Orchestra . . .
SECOND PART . . . Grand Fantasia. - Flute on Paganini's air "The witch dance." (by a gentleman formerly of Jullien's Band London.) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William and Caroline Denison (governor and wife); Louis Jullien (conductor active in England); Music Hall (Hobart venue)

"CONCERT", The Courier (10 March 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2966527

A vocal and instrumental concert was given, under the management of Mr. Lindenthal, at the Music Hall, Collins-street, on Tuesday evening last, which was very tastefully fitted up, and well illuminated with wax candles; the space in front of the orchestral stage was occupied by a fine collection of choice flowers from the garden of Mr. V. Marshall. A portion of the band of H. M. 99th regiment was in attendance, and all the available talent that could be procured. The principal performers were Messrs. Packer, Howson, Howard, Hill, and Mrs. Lambert; a party of glee-singers from the military band; and the Ethiopian minstrels . . . A fantasia on the flute by Mr. Hill deserves especial notice; it was on Paganini's favourite piece "The Witches' Dance;" and, as a difficult piece of music, was well performed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Walter Lindenthal (presenter); Charles Sandys Packer (musician); Henry Howson (violinist); William Howard (actor, vocalist); Harriet Lambert (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (14 August 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173062447 

GRAND CONCERT AT THE Mechanics' Institute . . .
THURSDAY EVENING, 19TH AUG. MR. ANDERSON HAS the honour to announce that a choice selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music will take place at the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, on the above evening.
On this occasion the Band, by the kind permission of Colonel Despard, C.B., will be considerably augmented . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture, Cenerentola - Rossini
Glee, Merrily goes the bark, Stevenson . . .
Quartette, Instrumental - Bochsa . . .
Duo, Concertante - Messrs. Anderson and Hill - Sedlatzek
Glee and Chorus, Chough and Crow - Sir H. Bishop
PART II. Overture, Barbiere de Seviglia - Rossini
Glee, Hark, the Lark at Heaven's gate sings - Callcott . . .
Glee, The crows in the cornfield - Philips
Sunshine Galop, Instrumental - Hill . . .
Finale, Sturm Marsch galop (by desire) - Jullien
Leader of the Orchestra - Mr. Russell.
Conductor - Mr. Anderson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henri Anderson (pianist); William Wilkins Russell (violin, leader); Mechanics' Institute (Hobart venue)

"MUSICAL. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (27 January 1853), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2241378

A new arrival, M. Camille Del Sarte, gave a concert last night under the patronage of His Excellency Sir William Denison, who with Lady Denison and suite attended upon the occasion . . . The following was the programme:
PART I. 1. Overture - La Sirene (band) . - AUBER . . .
5. Flute Solo (Messrs. Hill & Anderson) - TULOU . . .
7. Waltz - Crystal Palace - D'ALBERT.
PART II. 1. Overture - Betly (band) - DONIZETTI . . .
3. Gallop, Railway, by desire (band) - JULLIEN . . .
By the kind permission of Colonel Despard, C.B., the full band of Her Majesty's 99th Regiment were in attendance, and we are bound to say, that but for the [3] exertions of the men and the ability with which Mr. Martin directed them, the concert would have proved a total failure . . .
Mr. Hill, the flautist of the 99th, executed a solo on the flute in splendid style, rendering some of the most difficult passages in a highly creditable manner. We very much regretted that the beauty and simplicity of Mr. Hill's effort, which was deservedly applauded was inexcusably marred by the unmeaning thumping of the pianist accompanying, who leathered away on the "a la Mocatta" system, with no regard to musical nicety . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Camille Del Sarte (vocalist); Jonathan Brandon Mocatta (pianist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

Paylist, 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1853; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9818

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1681524335 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1320 / Hill Arthur / . . . Band

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (2 July 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2246121

TOWNSEND'S DRAMA of "Mary's Dream" was performed for the second time at this Theatre last evening, and the characters were tolerably well sustained. Then followed the Concert, of which the following was the Programme:
Overture, La Gazza Ladra - Band
Glee, Chough and Crow - Mrs. Dawson, McGeorge, Hill and Poole . . .
Trio, My Bonnie Bark - Mr. McGeorge, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Poole.
PART II.
Sunshine Galop - Mr. Hill.
Quartette, Sleep, Gentle Lady - Mrs. Dawson, Messrs. McGeorge, Hill and Poole - BISHOP . . .
Fantasia, Flute - Mr. Hill - NICHOLSON . . . Glee, Mynheer Van Dunck - Mr. Hill, Mr. Poole, and Mr. McGeorge.
The first glee was given in pretty good style, though somewhat marred in general effect by the singing of Mr. Poole, whose voice almost thoroughly overcame that of Mrs. Dawson . . . The fantasia on the flute, by Mr. Hill, was received with a manifestation of approbation similar to that he constantly calls forth upon every repetition of the piece; and he rendered some of the most difficult passages with remarkable celerity and precision of style. The entertainment concluded with the farce of "I've Eaten My Friend." As may be gathered, however, the Musical Melange was the choicest entertainment of the evening, and it was with pleasure we noticed that there was a most fashionable audience in attendance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sarah Dawson (vocalist); Mr. McGeorge (vocalist); William Ebenezer Poole (bandsman, 99th band)

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (9 August 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264628947 

ON Friday evening [5 August], the performances were as we had previously announced, under the patronage of the Hon. Colonel Despard, C.B., Commander of the Forces, and the Officers of the 99th Regiment. The House was crowded . . . On the Colonel's entrance, the munificent band of the regiment played the National Anthem. Previously to the rising of the curtain, the overture to "Betley" was performed by the full band. The entertainments commenced with Buckstone's drama, in two acts, entitled "The Wreck Ashore" . . . In the musical melange which followed Mrs. Dawson, as might be expected, was the star. In our opinion the gem of her singing was Bishop's "Lo! hear the gentle lark"; she sang this with most exquisite taste; the flute accompaniment by Mr. Hill being given in a style which showed the highly cultivated musical talent of the performer. The glee - "Oh! Lady," by Messrs. Hill. Poole, and Lee, was encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Lee (bandsman, 99th band)

Paylist of the 99th Regiment, 1 October to 31 December 1853; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9818

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1681624702 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1320 / Hill Arthur / . . . [temporarily stationed in Melbourne] Victoria / Band . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 November 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4799383 

ROWE'S AMERICAN CIRCUS.
Grand Promenade Concert Saturday Evening, 12th November, 1853.
Under the direction of Mr. Alfred Oakey . . .
The Monster Band will embrace all the available talent in Melbourne,
assisted by several members of the Band of the 99th Regiment . . .
Flute - Mr. Hill and Mr. Thatcher . . .
Leader, Mr. Edward Tucker. Conductor - Mr. Alfred Oakey . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Oakey (conductor); Charles Thatcher (flute); Edward Tucker (violin, leader); Rowe's American Circus (Melbourne venue)

"ATTENTION", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (5 April 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2248670

There are a few matters to which we wish to direct the attention of our readers . . . in things intellectual and musical there is a Grand Concert to be given by Mr. Buddee (a pianist of whose abilities public report speaks very highly), at the Mechanics' Institute to-morrow evening, when the Band of H.M. 99th Regiment will be in attendance, as well as Mrs. Dawson and Mr. Megson. Mrs. Dawson will be accompanied in one of her songs by Mr. Hill on the flute . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Buddee (pianist); Joseph Megson (violin); Mechanics' Institute (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (6 April 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2482016

THIS EVENING. Under the Distinguished Patronage
of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor SIR WILLIAM AND LADY DENISON.
MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, THURSDAY, APRIL 21.
PERFORMERS - The BAND of the 99TH REGT.
SOLOISTS: Mrs. DAWSON, MR. MEGSON & MR. BUDDEE.
PART I. Band, Overture to Haydee - AUBER . . .
BAND Duetto, Qual mare qual terra - Opera - I MASNADIERI . . .
PART II. BAND - Overture, Montenegrins - LIMNANDER . . .
BAND - Waltz, Queen of Roses - D'ALBERT . . .
Song, Tell me my Heart (with flute obligato, Mr. Hill) Mrs. Dawson - BISHOP . . .

Paylist, 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1854; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9820

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1681934679 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1320 / Hill Arthur / . . .

Marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:848552; RGD37/1/13 no 688

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/848551 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-13/RGD37-1-13P269 (DIGITISED)

No. 906 / 688 / 17 April 1854 Hobart Town / Arthur Silvester Hill / 24 / Late [sic] Corporal 99th / . . . Bachelor /
Ann Sophia Hopkins / 21 / - / . . . Spinster / Married in the church of Saint Joseph . . .

"MARRIED", The Courier (18 April 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2248067

By special licence, at St. Joseph's Church, Hobart, MR. A. S. HILL, of H.M. 99th Regiment, to ANN SOPHIA HOPKINS, eldest daughter of G. Hopkins, Esq., late of this city.

ASSOCIATIONS: ? Ann Sophia Hopkins (wife);

Paylist, 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1855; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9822

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1682192091 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 1320 / Hill Arthur . . .

"MISKA HAUSER", Colonial Times (24 September 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8786510 

Miska Hauser gave his first concert at the Mechanic's Institute on Saturday evening. The auditory was more select than numerous . . . We must not omit to mention M. Bial's creditable performance of Herz's fantasia on God Save the Queen, a Notturno of Dohler, and the prayer from the Most in Egitto, by Thalberg. Mr. Hill also played two solos on the flute in good style.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violinist); Charles Bial (pianist)

1855, births in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:959775; RGD33/1/6/ no 729

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/959775 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-6/RGD33-1-6-P260 (DIGITISED)

No. 729 / [1855] December 5th / [unnamed] / Male [son of] / Arthur Sylvester Hill / Ann Sophia Hill formerly Hopkins / Corporal 99th Regiment [sic] / . . . Macquarie Street

"DEATHS", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (13 September 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8834945

HILL. - At Cork, on the 7th May last, Mr. Arthur S. Hill, late Bandmaster of H.M. 99th Regiment.

NOTE: The Cornwall Chronicle (23 September 1865), in copying this, incorrectly reported that Hill died in Hobart; four years earlier, in 1861, Hill was listed as being with the 99th regiment at Hong Kong, China; and the regiment had finally departed Hong Kong in March 1865

Musical works (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

Sunshine galop (1852)

Unpublished MS; no copy identified

[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (14 August 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173062447 

GRAND CONCERT AT THE Mechanics' Institute . . .
THURSDAY EVENING, 19TH AUG. MR. ANDERSON HAS the honour to announce that a choice selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music will take place at the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, on the above evening.
On this occasion the Band, by the kind permission of Colonel Despard, C.B., will be considerably augmented . . .
PROGRAMME . . . PART II . . . Sunshine Galop, Instrumental - Hill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henri Anderson (pianist); Mechanics' Institute (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (30 June 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242871 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
FRIDAY EVENING, July 1st . . . GRAND MUSICAL MELANGE . . .
PART II. Sunshine Galop - Mr. Hill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

The Australian grand waltzes (1848)

The Australian grand waltzes, composed & arranged for the piano forte, and by permission most humbly & respectfully dedicated to the Right Honorable the Lady Mary Fitzroy, by Arthur S. Hill, 99th Regiment (Sydney: G. Hudson, [1848])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/156800793 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-179564999 (DIGITISED)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvBy4eMx0d 

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Fitzroy (dedicatee); George Hudson (musicseller, publisher)

[Advertisement], Sydney Chronicle (1 January 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31754931

NEW MUSIC. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT.
THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND WALTZES,
Composed and arranged for the pianoforte, by
ARTHUR S. HILL, 99TH REGIMENT,
And with permission dedicated to the late Right Honorable Lady Mary Fitz Roy.
To be had at the following stationers: - Mr. Moffitt, Pitt-street; Mr. Grocott, George-street;
Mr. Ford, George-street; and Mr. Kern, Hunter-street.

"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 January 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12892339

We have received a set of "Australian Grand Waltzes, composed and arranged for the pianoforte by Arthur S. Hill, 99th Regiment." They are pleasing and easy waltzes, much in the Strauss style, and we can safely recommend them to the notice of young as well as old amateurs. The composer is a very young musician in the band of the 99th, and his first production is very creditable; but if he wishes to attain any eminence in his profession, we would recommend him to think more of studying than publishing for a few years.

Elvina polka (1854)

Elvina polka; in The Delacourt bouquet (Hobart: Huxtable & Deakin, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9855082 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-703647 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: The Delacourt bouquet (series); Henry Butler Stoney (editor); Huxtable and Deakin (musicsellers, publishers)

Geelong schottische (arr. 1854)

Geelong schottische; in The Delacourt bouquet (Hobart: Huxtable & Deakin, [1854])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9855121 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-703671 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], The Courier (13 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2242514

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Now Ready for Sale, THE DELACOURT BOUQUET.
By the Author of A Year in Tasmania. Dedicated to Lady Denison, and the Ladies of Tasmania.
CONTENTS.
Elvina Polka, by Arthur Hill . . .
Geelong Schottische, Arranged by Hill, as played by Miss W . . .
To be followed in a few days by the TASMANIAN LYRE.
CONTENTS . . . Wivenhoe Quadrilles, by Arthur Hill . . .
Published by Huxtable and Deakin . . .

The Wivenhoe quadrilles (1854-55):

The Wivenhoe quadrilles, composed by Arthur S. Hill, 99th Reg't, dedicated to Cap'n H. B. Stoney, 99th Reg't; in The Tasmanian lyre (Hobart: Huxtable & Deakin, [1855])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9855147 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/Library/SD_ILS-703690 (DIGITISED)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166582464/view?partId=nla.obj-166583350#page/n8/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

NOTE: The digitised pages appear out of sequence in the NLA exemplar

ASSOCIATIONS: The Tasmanian lyre (series)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (9 March 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8779478

MUSIC. Just published, and on Sale at HUXTABLE and DEAKIN'S,
THE TASMANIAN LYRE; a Sequel to the Delacourt Bouquet,
CONTAINING: . . . The Wivenhoe Quadrilles, by A. S. Hill, 99th Regiment . . .

HILL, Barnard (Barney HILL, or HEALY; Barnard HILL; Bernard HILL)

Musician, violin player, fiddler, violinist, sawyer and log splitter, farmer, convict, emancipist

Born Cavan, Ireland, c. 1790
Married Ann PORTER (d. 1852), ? Ireland, by c. 1815
Convicted Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland, March 1817 (transportation 14 years)
Arrived Hobart, VDL (TAS), 7 June 1818 (convict per Minerva, from Ireland, 1 January, via Sydney, NSW, 30 April, aged "28")
Died Huon Valley, TAS, 9 August 1858, aged "80" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Bernard+Hill+d1858 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Barnard-d1858 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Convict record, Barny Hill [sic]; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1401681

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1401681 

List of convicts embarked on board the Minerva for New South Wales, 1817

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON13-1-1/CON13-1-1P131 (DIGITISED)

Meath // Partick McCabe / 18/ Highway Robbery / March 1817 / Fourteen Years
Barney Hill or Healy / 24 / [Highway Robbery] / [March 1817] / Fourteen Years

Convict indents, per Minerva, arrived Sydney, NSW, 30 April 1818

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON13-1-1/CON13-1-1P142 (DIGITISED)

Barney Hill or Healy / 1801-119 / [convicted] Trim [Meath] / March 1817 / 14 yrs / 28 / [born] Cavan / Violin Performer / 5 ft 4 1/4 in . . .

Conduct record, Barney Hill or Healey

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-18 (DIGITISED)

71 / Hill or Healy Barney Minerva / Mar. 1817 = 14 /
Transported for Highway Robbery
Nov. 8 1825 T. L. / Being at the Mermaid Tavern kept by Mr. Fitzgerald . . .
Sep'tr 2 1830 / Being Drunk this morning
Cond'l Pardon No. 125 14th January 1830

Baptisms, Roman Catholic, Hobart, 1825; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1079509; RGD32/1/1/ no 1873

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1079509 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-1/RGD32-1-1-P102 (DIGITISED)

No. 1873 / Feb. 27 / Baptizatus est Ricardus. Parentibus: Bernardo Hill at Anna Porter. Sponsoribus: Patritia McCabe et Maria McCauley

ASSOCIATIONS: Ann Porter (died Hobart, 1 December 1852); Richard Hill (died Geeveston, 2 July 1913); there was also an older son, Patrick Hill (born Ireland c. 1815; died 1897)

? "McCABE", Hobart Town Gazette [VDL (TAS)] (29 October 1825), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8790808

We are happy in being able to give to the Public, the following full and interesting particulars, of the separation of this murderous character, and most notorious bushranger, from his companions, and his ultimate capture . . .
The bushrangers made their appearance, on Saturday evening last, at a hut inhabited by Barnard Hill, on the farm of Mr. Jamieson, at the River Plenty . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James McCabe (convict, bushranger)

Statistical view of Van Diemen's Land . . . up to the year 1831, forming a complete emigrant's guide (Exeter [England]: Featherstone, printer, 1832), 163

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=G8gRAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA163 (DIGITISED)

GOULBOURN STREET, Leading from Harrington-street, between Liverpool-street, and Bathurst-street on the left.
1 - Mason, butcher. 2 - Tapsell, Gibraltar Rock inn. 3 - Maples, bricklayer. 4 - Luckman, Bull's Head inn. 5 - Lamph, stone mason.
6 - Provence, carpenter. 7 - Beard, hatter. 8 - Ogleman, yeast maker. 9 - Mathison. 10 - Rowlands, broommaker. 11 - Crawn.
12 - Bernard Hill, violin player. 13-Martin, cowherd. And on the right or north side . . .

"SUPREME COURT [17 July] . . . SCHAW v. MEREDITH", The Hobart Town Courier (19 July 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4191218

This action for a libel against the plaintiff in the Colonist of the 28th of May last, was tried on Wednesday before, a civil jury. The jurors, selected by rotation from among the qualified inhabitants according to the act of council were as follows, viz. - Messrs. Dunn, banker, Macquarie-street, (foreman); Clarke, cooper, Argyle-street; Clarke, butcher, Elizabeth-street; W. Cowley, brewer, Campbell Street; Benjamin Guy, grocer Elizabeth-st; George Gatehouse, brewer, Newtown; John Foley, farmer, Brown's river; William Goulstone, cornchandler, Argyle-street;
Thomas Haskell, publican, Macquarie-street; John Hanson, carpenter, Collins-street; Barnard Hill, sawyer and violin player, Goulburn st.; and Edmund Howard, general dealer, Argyle street . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Governor George Arthur had recently appointed Charles Schaw (d. 1874), a military officer (21st Regiment), to the civil position of Justice of the Peace, to the consternation of some of the press; Meredith was a proprietor of the Colonist

[Editorial], The Hobart Town Courier (19 July 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4191215

The recent trials by jury (satisfactory in so far, as they are, that we can have a jury when we want it,) have evinced most clearly that our jury act is far from perfect. The mode of selecting jurors alphabetically from the mass of the community, whatever may be the case to be tried by them, is neither fair, nor as we take it English, because there is never any certainty that a man under such circumstances can be tried by his peers. We are far from meaning the slightest allusion individually to any one of the gentlemen composing the late juries, but the mixture - the jumble of classes which the present system involves, is both queer in itself, and must in many cases prove strange and uncomfortable to the individuals themselves so jumbled together for hours and days perhaps in a jury room.
We are sure on this occasion Mr. Barnard Hill, with whom we have the honour to be personally acquainted, he having recently cut some rafters for our fowl-house at Knocklofty, and whose exquisite Paganini touches on the violin we so frequently have the pleasure to hear, urging, as we pass the corner, the fantastic toes of the ladies and gentlemen who frequent Mr. Walford's ball-room, at the King George - we are sure he will excuse us for once, for paying that we fear he would not think himself fairly tried in a dispute about cutting rafters or the price of an hour's catgut scraping by such men as Mr. Meredith or Major Schaw, any more than the latter gentlemen would fancy their rights and privileges, especially as regards the intricate points of literature and libel, fairly confided and adjusted by his unbiassed decision.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Ross (editor, printer)

[Editorial], The Tasmanian (26 July 1844), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613854 

THE people of this Colony have been indulged and astonished by a trial by Jury, and, we conceive, pretty well convinced of its utter inapplicability in the present State of society to the proper dispensation of justice. It must have been highly gratifying to Major Schaw - who has not yet been long enough amongst us to appreciate to its full extent, the high qualifications and transcendent virtues of his fellow Colonists - to witness the extraordinary worth and respectability of the Jury appointed, according to the Act, to adjudicate between his honor, and the foul-mouthed aspersions of a slanderous Journalist. He must have been beyond measure delighted at the contemplation of the twelve "good men and true," whom Providence, of Mr. Stephen, selected to try the matter at issue between him and Mr. Meredith; and if his feelings in any way resembled our's, he must have been deeply and seriously impressed with the high privileges and inestimable advantages of "Trial by Jury."
To drop irony, however, and to come to sad and sober earnestness, was there ever, let us ask, in this world, so solemn a mockery of a most important institution, as that which was exhibited in the Supreme Court, on Wednesday week, by the strange assemblage of persons called a Jury? We do not profess to know by what magical means this curious Jury was impannelled; but this we do know, that a more extraordinary and inadequate tribunal we never before saw huddled together: the very idea of addressing these worthy persons as "Gentlemen of the jury" was supremely absurd, and we do not doubt, that the majority of the jurors themselves sincerely thought so.
Let us take one of these "gentlemen" as a sample we fall at once upon Mr. Barnard Hill, "sawyer and violin player." We are not personally acquainted with Mr. Barnard Hill, but, we dare say many of our readers are; and let us ask such readers, do they, in true sincerity of heart, consider the aforesaid Mr. Hill, to be a fit and proper person, to estimate the quantum merit of a British officer's character.
We dare say Mr. Hill is a very honest, upright man, and moreover a very able shingle-splitter, and a most accomplished performer on the fiddle; but, we humbly opine, that his talented acquirements in this respect are not exactly those, which would qualify him to enact the special juror.
It would, really, almost seem that providence had favoured us with so odd and heterogeneous an assemblage, to prove at once, and without difficulty, that we are not yet sufficiently advanced for trial by jury. But then, the question obtrudes itself - is there not a sufficient number of intelligent men, from whom a competent jury might be selected? - Of course there is - then why are not such men selected? - We confess we cannot tell; but surely, such a course ought to be adopted, as would ensure the attendance of intelligent jurors, without admitting to so high a privilege and so important a responsibility, individuals, who may be very worthy members of society, within their own peculiar sphere, but who cannot, by any natural possibility possess the means of adjudication on points connected with the honour and character of such men as majors in the army . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Melville (editor, proprietor)

"To the Editor of . . .", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (30 July 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201159087 

SIR, - As your Journal is the avowed advocate of the cause of the people, permit me through that medium to address a few observations to Dr. Ross, on the unwarrantable attack which he has thought proper to make on me, in the Courier of Friday last; and in so doing I confess my utter inability to cope with the versatility of genius, possessed by the "learned Editor," an outline of which, appeared in the London periodicals of last year, and the multitudinous avocations, in which he is therein said to be employed; at one, and the same time, brought forcibly to my mind an anecdote I have heard of the Mayor of Cork, during the year of the rebellion, who, when writing to the Lord Lieutenant on one occasion, stating that such was the danger to which the city was exposed, and such his watchfulness, that whilst writing that letter he had his sword in one hand, and a candle in the other.
In Dr. Ross's unwarrantable attack on me, he says, that I am a musician, and a frequenter of Mr. Walford's public-house in that capacity. The latter assertion I meet with a direct negative, not having been in that house but once during the last twelve months; so much for the Doctor's veracity.
But he omitted stating, that he had employed me himself in that capacity, and on that occasion he displayed a niggardliness utterly at variance with the liberality of the individual whose name he has so invidiously introduced; and if I have on any former occasions, either for amusement or profit, entertained those who availed themselves of my services, I do not see how that would incapacitate me from serving as a Juror, any more than Dr. Ross, having been himself a poor rafter cutter and shingle splitter too when he first came to the Colony, according to his own statement, until Government took him in hand, would disqualify him from being a Government Printer.
The Doctor says that he had the honor of being acquainted with me, in consequence of my sawing some rafters for him; had he followed up that observation by stating that I had great difficulty and contention in getting from him the price of my labor, as well as fifteen pounds, the price of a mangle, it may perhaps in some way account for the ire which he has displayed towards me.
I have been compelled in Justice to myself and family to come before the public, to rebut the obloquy which the Doctor has so unsparingly lavished on me; because forsooth, he would prefer, seeing a few Government Officers on the Bench, in the capacity of Assessors, than a Jury.
But before I conclude, I will answer one question of the Doctor's, in true "HIBERNIA" style, by putting another. He asks "would I like to be tried by Major Schaw." My answer is that I would not. Who would?
I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
- BERNARD HILL.

See also, "To the Editor of ", Colonial Times (30 July 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647128

See also "To Bernard Hill, Esq., &c.", The Tasmanian (9 August 1833), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613902 

"Domestic Intelligence", The Tasmanian (23 August 1833), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613932 

We hare been given to understand that the reply, which Dr. Richards has condescended to give, in his own name, to certain letters, purporting to have been written by Mr. Bernard Hill - "Sawyer and Violin Player," has been considered by certain well-disposed and amiable persons, as infinitely derogatory to the dignity of that gentleman. But, we beg leave to inform these fastidious individuals, that Mr. Bernard Hill, never wrote one word of the letters in question, but that they were planned and "concocted" by the Grand Scribe of the Legion, knowing this, and knowing also, the real object of these malicious attacks, we do not conceive, that Dr. Richards derogated in any degree from propriety, in condescending to reply to the scurrilous libeller.

See also, "To the Editor of . . .", The Tasmanian (20 September 1833), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233614018 

"THE LAW OF LIBEL", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser (4 February 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201157800 

Under this very imposing title, the Courier of Friday last inflicts upon the Colony one of those little ironical sallies, which are so peculiarly characteristic of the esteemed Proprietor; and (would any one suppose it) turns the point of his ridicule, not against "the law of libel," but against the system of summoning jurors in libel cases alphabetically. For our own part, we cannot see any method of preventing packed Juries, except the one adopted; and if, on any case by alphabetical rotation, an incompetent person be called, the litigants have mutually their right of challenge, upon which the Court will decide whether the objection be valid or not. We could have wished that the old affair of Mr. Bernard Hill, being one of the jurors in the case Schaw v. Meredith, should have remained in oblivion; but since our contemporary has again ripped it up, we should be obliged, by his giving a reason, for thus gratuitously and unnecessarily wounding the feelings of any man, however humble. If Major Schaw did not like Mr. Hill, or if the Major's friends saw any grounds for objecting to him, he or they should have stated them at once in Court, and not have afterwards attempted to throw discredit upon the verdict, by ridiculing the profession, trade, or calling of one of the jurors . . .

For the article in question, see "THE LAWS OF LIBEL", The Hobart Town Courier (31 January 1834), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4187435

"POLICE", The Courier (1 August 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2945130

Robert Fowler was brought before the Bench on Wednesday, on an information preferred by Senior District Constable Symons, charging him with keeping a disorderly house. Mr. Wynne appeared for the defendant, and the case occupied a great part of the morning. It appeared in evidence that the wife of the defendant has recently advertised the opening of a Board and Lodging House, "in the London style," in Macquarie-street, the defendant carrying on his business of a barber, in Liverpool-street, but eating and sleeping at the new establishment.
Over the stairs leading to the first floor, the defendant had caused to be painted, in conspicuous characters - "Dancing School!" - The large upper front room was cleared of every vestige in the shape of furniture, except two or three stools, upon one of which sat in aged man of the name of Barnard Hill, with a cracked fiddle, from which he produced, for the dancers, not notes "in liquid sweetness long drawn out," but the description of rude sounds which it is his wont to draw forth for the boisterous revellers at wakes and weddings. It appeared that the persons who resorted to the school to take lessons of this antediluvian "professor" of the divine acts of music and graceful motion, were men and women of bad character; so much so, indeed, that several respectable residents of the neighbourhood have been afraid to leave their premises after night-fall, under an impression that their property would be insecure. Dancing, quarrelling, and fighting were kept up all night, to the scandal of public morals and the peace of the neighbourhood.
Fowler's defence was, that he was not responsible, as the establishment belonged to his wife, and not to himself. It was proved, however, that he stood at the door of the "Dancing School" every night, and exacted an admission fee.
The information was laid under the Act 6th Victoria. No. 5, the 5th section of which provides a any house, room, garden, or other place kept for a dancing music, or other public entertainment of the like kind, of which the master or mistress thereof shall not have obtained a certificate from the Justices in Quarter Sessions, and paid £1 to the Collector of Internal Revenue, for a license, shall be deemed to be a disorderly house, and on conviction of offender shall pay a penalty of £50. The case being fully proved, the defendant was fined in the sum stated and default of payment removed to the debtors' side of the gaol.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Fowler (proprietor); Music on unlicensed premises (general)
see also, "Unlicensed Houses", The Britannia and Trades' Advocate (6 August 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226530050 

"DIED", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (4 December 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173063094 

On Wednesday last, at her residence, Goulbourn Street, Ann, relict of the late Bernard Hill [sic], at the age of 62 years. Friends are particularly invited to attend her funeral which will move from her late residence, Goulbourn Street, this morning, (Saturday,) at 11 o'clock.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hill is inexplicably described here as "late"; however, Ann's death was registered by their son Richard Hill, who reported that she was a "farmer's wife", not a widow; see

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1190598

1858, deaths in the district of Franklin; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1199572; RGD35/1/27 no 197

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1199572 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-27/RGD35-1-27P35 (DIGITISED)

No. 197 / [1858] 9th August / Bernard Hill / Male / 80 years / Farmer / Accidentally drowned . . .

"DIED", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (11 August 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3249851

On the ninth inst., from accidental drowning, in the Kermandie River, BERNARD HILL aged 80.
The funeral takes place from St. Joseph's Church, to-morrow, at half-past two p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

"FATAL ACCIDENT", Launceston Examiner (12 August 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38992758

On 9th Instant, Mr. Bernard Hill, Hospital Bay, River Huon, aged 80 years, was accidentally drowned by the sinking of a boat while crossing the Kermandee River.

Bibliography and resources:

Barney Hill, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/hill/barny/148221 

HILL, Bernard (Bernard HILL)

Musician, former bandsman, Band of the 99th Regiment, former soldier, shop assistant

Born Clonfeacal, Tyrone, Ireland, c. 1820; son of James HILL (d. 1879) and Eleanor ?
Enlisted (99th Regiment), Ennis, Clare, Ireland, 17 August 1830, aged "14" [sic]
Discharged (99th Regiment), Chatham, Kent, England, 30 November 1841
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1843 (? with regimental wives and children)
Died Sydney, NSW, August 1845, aged "25/26"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Bernard+Hill+d1845 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Bernard-99th (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 99th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Pay-list of the 99th Regiment, Dublin, 1 April to 30 June 1841; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9804

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1687133843 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 613 / Hill Bernard / . . . in Hospital / Band . . .

Pay-list of the 99th Regiment, Dublin, 1 October to 31 December 1841; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9804

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1687225050 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 613 / Hill Bernard / 1 Oct'r [to] 26 Oct'r / . . . in Hospital at Dublin / Discharged at Dublin 30 November

Discharge, no. 613, private Bernard Hill, 99th Regiment, Chatham Barracks, Kent, England, 23 October 1841; UK National Archives, WO/97/1603/77

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1063/077/001 (PAYWALL)

. . . No. 613 Bernard Hill private /
BORN in the Parish of Clonfacael in or near the Town of Clonfacael [sic] in the County of Tyrone by Trade a Labourer /
ARRESTED for the 99th Regiment of Foot at Ennis in the County of Clare on the 17th Aug't 1830 at the Age of Fourteen [sic]. . .
Boy / 17 Aug't 1830 [to] 24 Oct'r 1830 / Under age
Promoted Drummer / 25 Oct'r 1830 [to] 30 Ap'l 1833 / [Under age]
Private / 1 May 1833 / 16 Aug't 1834 / [Under age]
[Private] 17 Aug't 1834 / 23 Oct'r 1841 / 7 years 68 days . . . Further Service from 24 Oct to 30 Nov'r when finally discharged . . .
Served 4 years & 29 days in the Mauritius the remainder at Home.
. . . Unfit for further service from Pulmonary Disease.
. . . his conduct form the 3 first years of his Service was bad, and the last four good,
seldom in Hospital with the exception of the last six months . . .
. . . [on enlistment] 4 ft 2 in . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Hill was almost certainly at least 2 and perhaps 3 or 4 years younger than the stated 14 on enlistment; overstating age was common especially where fathers already served in the regiment, enabling recruits to become eligible for full pay sooner; following his discharge, on account of his illness, he was evidently being cared for within his parents' family, and probably therefore arrived with the regiment in Sydney despite no longer being himself a soldier

"INCAUTIOUS USE OF MEDICINE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (23 August 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12881718

Bernard Hill, once a bandsman in the 99th regiment, aged about 26 years, and who had lately been employed as an assistant in a druggist's shop, in George-street, but had latterly been unemployed, feeling himself unwell on Thursday afternoon, got some medicine (supposed to be laudanum) which he took, and shortly after became insensible till mid-day, yesterday, when he expired in the room of his father, Serjeant Hill, of the 99th regiment.

ASSOCIATIONS: Concerning his father, there was no Serjeant Hill with the regiment in Sydney in 1845; he was probably therefore referring to corporal (later serjeant) James Hill (b. Ready, Monaghan, Armagh, Ireland, c. 1800, soldier number 557; discharged Hobart, 1849, when he was reported to intend residing in Sydney, NSW; died Sydney, NSW, 26 September 1879), not to be confused with James Hill, later drum-major, below;
see Pay-list of the 99th Regiment, from 1 July to 30 September 1845; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9808

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1688523834 (DIGITISED

CORPORALS . . . 557 / Hill James . . .

HILL, Charles (Charles HILL; Mr. HILL)

Musician, vocalist, violinist, violin player

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853; 1856

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Charles (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (20 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791806 

OPEN EVERY EVENING. COLLINGWOOD Harmonic Hall,
Studley Arms, Wellington-street, Collingwood, open every evening.
Principal Singers:
Mr. Cummings - Ballad Singer.
Mr Charles Hill - Alto.
Mr. Levison - Bass.
Mr. F. N. Rosenstengel - do.
Mr. Graham - Comic.
Mr. Trevor - Pianist.
Concert to commence each evening at half-past 7 o'clock.
Admission, one shilling.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Cumming (vocalist); John Leveson (vocalist); Ferdinand Nicholas Rosenstengel (vocalist); Joseph Robinson Trevor (pianist); Collingwood Harmonic Hall (venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791941 

OPEN EVERY EVENING. COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL . . .
Principal Singers. Mr. Cumming, the favorite tenor of the Melbourne Concerts.
Mr. Levison, bass, will sing Henry Russell's admired songs.
Mr. Charles Hill, alto, from the Bristol Concerts.
Mr. Labern, comic, will give "advice gratis."
Mr. Wright, comic, will sing the Jolly Gold digger.
Mr. Graham, comic, from the Queen's Theatre.
Mr. Trevor, pianist, from the Bristol Concerts.
Concert to commence each evening at half-past 7 o'clock. Admission One Shilling.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Laberne (vocalist); Mr. Wright (vocalist, cornet)

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792342 

COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL. Studley Arms, Wellington-street, Collingwood.
GRAND CONCERT On Saturday May 7th instant.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Glee - See our Oars.
Mr. Hill - The Slave - Pell
Mr. Laberne (comic) - The Deluded Emigrant - Thatcher.
Mr. Levison - Man the Life Boat - Henry Russell.
Mr. Wright (comic) - Black Jack, the Digger - Wright.
Mr. Cumming - Let me like a Soldier fall - Wallace
Mr. Trevor - The Flying Dutchman - John Parry.
PART II.
Mr. Hill - Little Nell - Linley.
Mr. Laberne (comic) - The Lively Flea - Ross.
Mr. Levison - Some love to roam - Henry Russell.
Mr. Wright (comic) - Kind Relations.
Mr. Cumming - Shells of Ocean - Calcott [sic]
Pianist and Musical Director, Mr. Trevor.
Violin - Mr. Hill.
Cornet - Mr. Wright
F. Jackson, Manager. Concert to commence at half past 7 o'clock. Admission 1s.

MUSIC: Little Nell (Linley)

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792736 

COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL . . .
GRAND CONCERT, This Evening, Wednesday, 18th May, 1853.
PROGRAMME. First Part.
Chorus - Gipsies' Tent
Mr. Hill - The Old Arm Chair . . .
Second Part. Mr. Hill - Ben Bolt - Rainer . . .
Pianist and Musical Director, Mr. Trevor . . .
Violin - Mr. Hill . . .
Admission, One Shilling.

MUSIC: The old arm chair (Russell); Ben Bolt (arr. Rainer)

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4832490 

IMMENSE SUCCESS. Napoleon III. Concert Saloon, Emerald Hill. New Company from England, by the Marco Polo.
OUR Old Friend Henry James Lindsay has the Conducting of the Concerts at the Napoleon III.
MR. CHARLES HILL, the admired Tenor, Sings nightly at the Napoleon III. Hotel, Emerald Hill . . .
THE Splendid Band of the Marco Polo Performs every night at the Napoleon III. Come early.
TO Spend a Pleasant Evening come to the Napoleon III. Conductor, Mr. Henry James Lindsay.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry James Lindsay (vocalist, conductor)

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4832765 

HAVE you heard the unrivalled Concertina Player, Mr. H. Lamont, at the Napoleon III. Hotel.
IMMENSE ATTRACTION at the Napoleon III. Hotel. Mr. Linsey, the admired Pianist, has been engaged.
IF you wish to Enjoy a good Evening's Amusement, go to the Napoleon III.
NAPOLEON III. - Great Attraction. Free Concert. Conductor, Mr. Linsey; Pianist, Mr. Lamont; Violinist, Mr. Hill.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Lamont (concertina, piano)

HILL, James (James HILL; tried as John HILL [sic])

Musician, bandsman Band of the 99th Regiment, drum major, drummer, fifer

Born Keady, Co. Armagh, Ireland, c. 1818
Enlisted (99th Regiment), Kildare, Ireland, 6 July 1831 (aged "14")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 19 February 1843 (with regiment per Earl Grey, from Deptford, 16 September 1842, via Hobart Town)
Discharged (99th Regiment) Hobart Town, TAS, 30 September 1855
Convicted (manslaughter), Sydney, NSW, 8 April 1858

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Hill+99th+Regiment (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-James-99th (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 99th Regiment (military)

DISAMBIGUATION: James Hill (99th Regiment, no. 557, sergeant, and father of Bernard Hill above)

Documentation:

Paylist of the 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1843; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9806

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1687790465 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 690 / Hill James / . . . Band
1320 / Hill Arthur / . . . [band not indicated]

ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Silvester Hill (later also a bandsman); it is unclear whether or not the two men were related

Paylist of the 99th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1853; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/9818

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1681511387 (DIGITISED)

Drum Major as Serjeant / 690 / Hill James / . . . Displaced from his situation from 20 April 1853 and to revert to the rank of Serjeant
1165 / Fallick Edward . . . Appointed Drum Major from 20 instant vice Hill replaced

Discharge, 99th Regiment, no. 690, private James Hill; UK National Archives, WO97/1675/40

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record/browse?id=GBM/WO97/1675/040/001 (PAYWALL)

. . . Hobart Town, 27th September 1855
Discharge of No. 690, Private James Hill . . . by Trade a Laborer
was BORN in the Parish of Keady in or near the town of Armagh in the County of Armagh
and was ATTESTED for the 99th Regiment of Foot at [ ? ] in the County of Kildare on the 6th July 1831 at the age of Fourteen Years . . .
SERVICE up to 30th September 1855 . . . 22 years and 79 days . . . during which . . . he served abroad 16 years;
viz., at the Mauritius 4 years / in the Australian colonies 12 years . . .
DISCHARGE . . . in consequence of having been found unfit for further service . . .
his general character has been good . . .
Detailed statement of the services of . . .
Boy / 6th July 1831 / 3 July 1832 / Under age
Private / 4 July 1832 / 31 Mar. 1834 / Under age
Drummer / 1st April 1834 / 5 July 1835 / Under age
Drummer / 6th July 1835 / 23 Sept. 1835
Private / 24th Sept'r 1835 / 31 Dec'r 1850
Promoted Drum Major / 1st Jan'y 1851 / 19 April 1853
Reverted / Serjeant / 20 April 1853 / 1 May 1853
Confined . . . 23 May 1853 Tried and sentenced to be reduced
Reduced / private / 24 May 1853 . . . 30 Sept'r 1855
MEDICAL REPORT . . . suffering from Chronic Rheumatism . . .
Intended place of residence Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land . . .

"DREADFUL MURDER", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 March 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13007456

A FRIGHTFUL event took place yesterday, resulting fatally. A man named Hill, lately, we believe, a bandsman in the 11th Regiment [sic], while at dinner had some words with his wife - who struck her husband with a broom-handle, upon which he stabbed her with a knife, leaving the knife sticking in her breast. She rushed out of the house, and some neighbours took her into Mr. Kennedy's, Rose and Crown, corner of Glenmore Road. Dr. Macnish was immediately sent for, who pronounced the case beyond medical skill; the woman dying a few minutes afterwards. The man was taken into custody. An inquest will be held on the body to-day. The above is a bare statement of facts - pending the Coroner's enquiry minute particulars are undesirable.

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. Friday [12 March]", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13007483 

James Hill was brought before the Bench by constable Connor, charged with having, between the hours of 1 and 2 yesterday afternoon, stabbed his wife, inflicting a wound whereof she in a short time afterwards expired. Remanded to the Coroner's Court.

"EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF MANSLAUGHTER", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13007479 

An inquiry took place yesterday before the City Coroner, at the Rose and Crown public-house, Paddington, and in the presence of thirteen jurors, on view of the body of Margaret Hill, whose death had occurred under most deplorable circumstances. Deceased was woman apparently under forty years of age, of ordinary stature, but of more than ordinary robustness of face and fleshy character, and her features - otherwise well formed - appeared in death somewhat to characterise her as having been the termagant. She had borne a family of four children, all living, and was found to be enceinte of her fifth. John Hill, her husband, a tall, healthy man, apparently under fifty, was arraigned at the inquest as the party guilty of causing her death; he had been constantly employed as drummer and occasionally as fifer, at the Victoria Theatre. Formerly, and for twenty-six years, he was a soldier, and he had obtained his discharge, as drum-major in the 99th Regiment, about three years ago; he manifested no discomposure during the investigation, but reportedly asseverated his innocence in what he called "this sad affair," with astonishing sang froid and strong-nerved expression . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

"SHOCKING TRAGEDY", Empire (13 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60423614

. . . a woman named Margaret Hill, aged 30 years, was lying dead at Paddington, from the effects of a wound received from her husband . . . The husband, John Hill, is a musician, and was formerly drum-major of the 99th Regiment . . . The prisoner, who is a man of about 40 years of age, was, as before stated, formerly drum-major in her Majesty's 99th Regiment, and has been in receipt of a pension. He has also been in the city police, from which he was discharged some time ago. He obtained a livelihood by playing with one of the bands at the theatre. He is of average height, and has a thin and anxious expression of countenance . . .

"SYDNEY [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] . . . 12th March", The Moreton Bay Courier [Brisbane, NSW (QLD)] (17 March 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3721502 

A man named James Hill, formerly a soldier, and more recently of the police force, has been apprehended for murdering his wife yesterday. It appears they were at dinner, when a quarrel ensued, and the woman struck him with something which she held in her hand. Acting on the impulse of the moment, be seized a knife from the table, and thrust it into her breast. The blade penetrated her heart, and death ensued in a very short time. The case is undergoing investigation before the City Coroner.

"CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT . . . THURSDAY, APRIL 8 . . . SECOND COURT . . . MURDER", Empire (9 April 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60427301 

John Hill was indited for that, on the 11th day of March, 1858, at Paddington, near Sydney, in the colony of New South Wales, he did feloniously, wilfully, and of his malice aforethought, kill and murder one Margaret Hill. The prisoner is a young man about 30 years of age [sic]; he was formerly Drum Major in the 99th regiment, and recently was employed as tipstaff to his Honor Justice Molesworth. He appeared much downcast on account of his sad position. He pleaded not guilty . . .

See also, "CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 April 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13008483 

[News], Freeman's Journal (10 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115560910

The trial of John Hill, for the murder of his wife, took place on Thursday last. The evidence was similar to that adduced at the inquest. The Rev. Father Sheridan, Captain Fitzgerald, and Sergeant Thynne gave testimony as to prisoner's good character. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter; and the sentence was three years to Darlinghurst Gaol, but would be commuted to two years, if prisoner's conduct should be found good.

Description book, Darlinghurst Gaol, 1858; State Records Authority NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1783/records/179434 (PAYWALL)

No. 662 / John Hill / Came Free / Earl Gray / '43 / [born] Ireland / Cath. / Musician / Aged 40 / 5ft 8in . . . R & W.

Entrance book, Darlinghurst Gaol, 1858; State Records Authority NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1783/records/656320 (PAYWALL)

662 / John Hill / Committed 12 March [1858] / Sydney / Manslaughter / trial S. C. / Sentence remitted 7 April 1860

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 October 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13235557 

JAMES HILL (late private 99th Regiment), had better CALL immediately, at 120, King-street.

HILL, John (K.S., R.A.M.) (John Thomas HILL; alias Strauss ILLA; after 1880, John Thomas HILLER; John HILLER; and John Sebastian HILLER)

Musician, pianist, organist, violinist, conductor, teacher of pianoforte and singing, composer

Born London, England, 5 August 1844 [not 1843]; baptised St. Mary, Tothill Fields, 6 October 1844; son of John HILL and Mary ?
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 13 January 1865 (per Vimeira, from London and Plymouth, 4 October 1864)
Married [1] Ilma de MURKSA, Dunedin, Otago, NZ, 15 May 1876
Departed Sydney, NSW, 12 January 1877 (per City of Sydney, for San Francisco, via Auckland)
Died New York, USA, 9 February 1920, age "74" [sic] (as "John Thomas Hiller")

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hill+KS+RAM (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hill_(conductor) (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-John-KS-RAM (shareable link to this entry)

Many thanks to Kurt Ganzl (2017) for sharing biographical information

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

John Hill, 1873; from the cover of the Kismet waltz (Melbourne: C. Troedel, [1873])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12406865 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164647174 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Troedel (printer, lithographer)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in St. Mary's district Tothill Fields in the parish of St. John the Evangelist Westminster in the county of Middlesex; register 1837-52, page 78; City of Westminster Archives, SMTF/PR/1/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61866/records/2303497 (PAYWALL)

No. 621 / 1844 Oct'r 6th / Born 18th July 1837 / Ann d'r of / John & Mary / Hill / 5 Greycoat Street / Rope Maker . . .
No. 622 / 1844 Oct'r 6th / Born 5th August 1844 / John Thomas son of / John & Mary / Hill / 5 Greycoat Street / Rope Maker . . .

"ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC", Atlas [London, England] (22 December 1860), 16

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002115/18601222/037/0016 (PAYWALL)

The examination of the students for the two King's Scholarships took place on Monday [17 December]. The board of examiners was composed of Mr. Lucas, Mr. Goes, Mr. H. Blagrove, Mr. G. A. Macfarren, Mr. W. C. Macfarren, Mr. Holmes, and Mr. F. R. Cox. Twenty-five students were examined, sixteen of whom were young ladies, out of which number Miss Zimmermann was chosen for her proficiency; and from the young men Master John Hill was elected . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Blagrove (musician); George Alexander Macfarren (musician); Royal Academy of Music (London institution)

England census, 1861, Golden Square, St James Westminster; UK National Archives, RG9/64/119/26

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/343766 (PAYWALL)

336 Oxford Street / John Hill / Head / Mar. / 45 / Licensed Victualler / [born] Islington
Louisa [Hill] / Wife / Mar. / 49 / - / [born Islington]
John T. [Hill] / Son / Unm. / 17 / Scholar / [born Islington]
Julius H. [Hill] / Son / Unm. / 14 / [Scholar] / [born Islington]
Henry [Hill] / Son / Unm. / 12 / [Scholar] / [born Islington] . . .

[Advertisement], Sun [London, England] (19 September 1864), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18640919/071/0006 (PAYWALL)

MR. ALFRED MELLON'S CONCERTS. EVERY EVENING, at Eight.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, COVENT-GARDEN. LAST WEEK BUT TWO. - GOUNOD NIGHT.
Mddle. C. Patti, Mddle. Krebs, and Madame Parepa;
Mr. Levy, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. John Hill, Ali Ben Sou-alle, and Mrs. R. S. Pratten.
The Selections from "Faust and "Le Reine de Saba" this evening . . .
On Thursday next, the THIRS and LAST MENDELSSOHN NIGHT.
On Friday next, a HANDEL NIGHT.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Mellon (violin, conductor); Ali-Ben Sou-Alle (musician, previously in Australia)

"Music", Press [London, England] (24 September 1864), 20

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002645/18640924/060/0020 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Mellon has been drawing crowded houses during the week at the Royal Italian Opera by his "Gounod Nights" . . . To give increased effect, the bands of the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards have been engaged, so that with his orchestra he numbers nearly 150 executants . . . During the week Mme. Parepa has been singing Bishop's, "Lo here the gentle lark" (flute obbligato, Mr. R. S. Pratten), and a Mr. John Hill has been playing some pleasing pianoforte compositions of his own.

Australia (16 January 1865 to 12 January 1877):

A list of passengers arrived in the ship Vimeira from London to Sydney, 16 [sic] January 1865; State Record Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1210/records/1849166 (PAYWALL)

. . . Mr. John Hill // [Mr.] Julius Hill . . . Cabin

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Henry Hill (born London, 1846, 4th quarter; died London, 1871, as see below)

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS. - JANUARY 13", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 January 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13102200 

Vimeira, ship, 860 tons, Captain Green, from Plymouth 4th October. Passengers - . . . J. T. Hill, J. Hill . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (21 January 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13106695 

MR. JOHN HILL, K. S. R. A. M.,
Organist and Pianist of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden,
and Assistant Organist of St. George's Cathedral, London,
begs to inform his friends and the public of his arrival in Sydney,
and will be happy to give FINISHING Instruction on the Pianoforte and in Singing.
For terms, &c., address Mr. JOHN HILL, care of W. H. Paling, Esq., Wynyard-square.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Paling (musicseller)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13102074

MR. JOHN HILL, K.S.R.A.M, Professor of the Pianoforte and Singing, 138, Castlereagh-st. North.

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 February 1865), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13107828

. . . Mr. Hill, a pianist and teacher of singing, has lately arrived here . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 March 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13106637

AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY, Bent-street. FIRST CONCERT in Australia given by
Mr. JOHN HILL, K.S., R.A.M., THIS (Monday) EVENING, 13th March.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
1. Instrumental trio, first and second violin and pianoforte - selections from Il Trovatore - Verdi - Mr. J. HALL, GENTLEMAN AMATEUR, and Mr. F. ELLARD.
2. Scena - Infelice, e tu credevi (Ernani) - Verdi - Mr. J. BUSHELLE.
3. Recitative and aria - Qui la voce (I Puritani) - Bellini - Miss JAMES (lady amateur).
4. Instrumental solo, pianoforte - Fantasie sur l'opera Lurline de Wallace - Ascher - Mr. JOHN HILL.
5. Trio - Se il fratel' stringere (Belisario) - Donizetti - Miss JAMES, Mr. F. ELLARD, and Mr. J. BUSHELLE.
6. Instrumental solo, violin - Il Pirata - Bellini - Mr. J. HALL.
7. German song -- Ware mein Lieb - Oberthur - Mr. FREDERIC ELLARD.
8. Instrumental duet, pianoforte and harmonium - Grand selection from the opera of Faust (arranged expressly for this concert by Mr. J. Hill) - Gounod - Mr. F. ELLARD and Mr. J. HILL.
PART II. 1. Instrumental solo, harmonium - Overture to William Tell - Rossini - Mr. JOHN HILL.
2. Romaunt - The Winds that sigh at dead of Night (composed expressly for his friend, M. J. Bushelle) - F. Ellard - Mr. J. BUSHELLE.
3. Duet-Parigi, o Cara (La Traviata) - Verdi - MISS JAMES (amateur) and Mr. F. ELLARD.
4. Scotch ballad - Of a' the Airts (Burns) - Marshall - GENTLEMAN AMATEUR.
5. Instrumental solo, pianoforte - Impromptu Polka (by special desire) - Boulanger - Mr. JOHN HILL.
6. Song - Miss JAMES.
7. Quartet - A te, o Cara (Puritani) - Bellini - Miss JAMES, Mr. F. ELLARD, Mr. J. BUSHELLE, and GENTLEMAN AMATEUR.
Conductor, Mr. FREDERIC ELLARD.
Doors open at half-past seven; the Concert will commence at eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets-Reserved seats, 5s.; gallery, 2s. 6d.; may be obtained of Messrs. Elvy and Co., J. H. Anderson, Reading and Wellbank, and Sandon, George-street; L. Moss, Hunter-street; W. J. Johnson, Pitt-street; and at the doors of the Concert Room.
Carriages may be ordered for a quarter-past ten.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (pianist, vocalist, composer); Elizabeth James (vocalist); John Butler Bushelle (vocalist); John Thomson Hall (violin)

MUSIC: Impromptu polka (by Edward Boulanger, deceased)

"MR. JOHN HILL'S FIRST CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 March 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13108034

The ranks of our professional artists have recently been augmented by the arrival of Mr. John Hill, who brings with him a diploma of the Roval Academy of Music, which institution he entered in 1857. Having gained the high encomiums and recommendations of his various professors and passed the necessary examinations, he was elected Kings Scholar of the Royal Academy of Music in 1860, - an honour accorded only to pupils of the highest proficiency. Mr. Hill became a member of her Majesty's Private Band, and he was was elected pianist and organist of St George's Cathedral in 1864. His powers as an organist are of a very high order; the organ and the harmonium under his manipulation produce extraordinary effects; he performs also on several other instruments.
Yesterday evening Mr. Hill gave his first concert in the Australian Library, and it was patronised by a large and fashionable audience - the principal feature of the concert being his own performances on the harmonium and the pianoforte. In the "Fantasie sur l'Opera Lurline de Wallace," by Ascher, Mr. Hill displayed fine capabilities as a sola pianist; his enunciation being clear and distinct. The finest instrumental effect of the evening was a duet between the harmonium and the piano-forte by Mr. Hill and Mr. Frederic Ellard, which was admirably performed by both of those gentlemen. The "Overture to William Tell," also performed by Mr. Hill on the harmonium, was a brilliant effort. These were decidedly the pieces de resistance of the evening. Mr. Hill afterwards performed Boulanger's celebrated "Impromptu Polka," but with the recollection of Boulanger's magnificent playing of his own composition, we cannot speak of the performance on this occasion in terms of unqualified praise. The vocal selections were not on the whole so successfully rendered as might have been expected - a circumstance, no doubt, due to the atmospheric changes and the customary attacks of influenza to which at this season of the year most people are subject. The most successful piece was a German song - "Ware mein' Lieb" - sung by Mr. Ellard, the effect being considerably heightened by a classical accompaniment by Mr. Hodge . . . Before the concert commenced, Mr. Ellard apologised to the audience for the absence, of Mr. J. Hall, violinist, who had been advertised as one of the performers; his part in the opening "Instrumental Trio" from "Il Trovatore," was efficiently taken by Mr. Hill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sebastian Hodge (clarinet)

"AMUSEMENTS. THE OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 May 1866), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13130690

The amateur dramatic performance, given in last Monday night, for the benefit of the Industrial Schools, by the officers and crew of H.M.S. Esk, afforded opportunity to make the final arrangements for the production of "Semiramide," which, on the following night, was presented for the first time in this colony. It has been played every evening since to large audiences of the manner in which Semiramide has been put upon the stage, it is impossible to speak too highly in fact, it has never been equalled in this colony, if at all in Australia. Marked care has been taken in every department, in order to give it completeness. The orchestra has been augmented, entirely new scenery has been painted, the full expanse of the stage has been brought into requisition, and so far as liberality in expenditure could in [any] way add to the attractiveness of the new opera Mr. Lyster has been most generous. Semiramide contains some beautiful music. The overture is one of the sweetest extent, and most of the solos and concerted pieces rank amongst the finest compositions of the day. To the instrumental portion full justice was done by an excellent orchestra under the direction of Mr. John Hill, who has succeeded Mr. George Loder as conductor. Mr. Hill may be fairly complimented on his debut. A more successful has rarely been witnessed, for not only was his conducting fair for a first attempt, but it was masterly, and will not suffer by comparison with the professional labours of any musician who has yet wielded the baton in this city. In the character of Semiramide Madame Escott has given fresh proof of that extraordinary ability which has during the last five years retained the Lyster Opera Troupe in the very high position it holds throughout the colonies . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (conductor); Lucy Escott (vocalist); Lyster Opera Company (troupe)

"AMUSEMENTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 May 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13131573

THE Opera Season, which commenced on the 2nd ultimo, has been, on the whole, tolerably successful, the attendance has generally been good, and the public have given positive proof that they can appreciate good singing when they hear it, and that they are willing to pay for it. The indefatigable industry of the company, as shown by the variety of their entertainments, continues the most marked feature in connection with their periodical visits, and during the past month eight operas have been played in addition to Semiramide and L'Africaine, both of which have been produced for the first time in Sydney. There have recently been some changes in the company. Mr. George Loder has retired from the directorship, and Miss Neville from the position of second soprano. Mr. John Hill has succeeded Mr. Loder, and proved an excellent substitute, he wields the baton as if to the manor born, and so far as the public are concerned, they have gained by the alteration. There has been a marked improvement in all matters under his control, singers have no longer to strive against the orchestra, and in delicacy of execution and proper attention to musical lights and shadows, the instrumentation is now irreproachable . . .

Admissions register, no. 665, the Letland Lodge of Australia, 1867, Sydney, New South Wales; Museum of Freemasonry, London

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/60620/images/43970_ugl%5El%5E582%5E%5E667-00231 (PAYWALL)

[Admission] 1867 January 8 . . . / Hill / John Thomas / 30 / Sydney / Prof. of Music . . .
1867 July 9 . . . / Jackson / John Dettmer Dodds / [Sydney] / Piano Forte [Maker] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Dettmer Dodds Jackson (pianoforte maker)

"ST. ANDREW'S ORGAN", Empire (13 August 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60843607

Another of these performances took place on Saturday afternoon, when Messrs. John Hill, James Furley, and Edwin Cobley exhibited their own abilities, and the powers of the organ, to a tolerably large number of persons. It is almost needless to say that Mr. Hill took the palm on this occasion, although the other gentlemen did their best to satisfy those present. The programme embraced a choice selection of music, and appeared to give those assembled no little satisfaction.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Furley (organist); Edwin Harry Cobley (organist); St. Andrew's cathedral (Sydney)

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 September 1869), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13190643

. . . Mr. A. Anderson, a native pianist of merit, who recently returned from Europe, where he had been studying under Pauer and Dr. Bennett, gave an excellent concert at the School of Arts on the 23rd, under viceregal patronage. The hall was filled to overflowing, and the playing of Mr. Anderson was much admired. Mr. John Hill also performed at this concert on the violin, and sustained his reputation as a musician of great attainments . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Anderson (piano); Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (venue)

"DEATHS", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (2 October 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129972073 

On the 25th June, at his late residence, Maida Vale, of consumption, Julius Henry Hill, aged 24 years, brother of John Hill, K.S., R.A.M.

"THE DE MURSKA CONCERTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 January 1876), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7430508

The Town-hall was again crowded last night to witness that which was announced as positively the final appearance of Mdlle. de Murska in these concerts . . . Some alteration had to be made in the programme last night, owing to the illness of Mr. Alfred Anderson, who was unable to be present, and whose place at the pianoforte was supplied by a young gentleman amateur, who acquitted himself satisfactorily, considering that his opportunities for rehearsal must have been extremely limited . . . The masterly violin playing of Mr. John Hill was highly applauded by the audience, and especially so in his fantasia from "La Traviata," wherein he played such aire as "Ah fors'e lui" and "Di Provenza il mar," with infinite grace and power and true pathos. The duet for piano and violin, from "Lucia di Lammermoor," was not played, owing to the absence of Mr. Anderson, whose illness at such a time must exercise a most disturbing influence on the general plan laid down for the guidance of the company; but in its place Mr. Hill played a violin fantasia from "I Lombardi" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ilma de Murska (vocalist); Alfred Anderson (pianist)

"NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON, MONDAY [15 May]", The Argus (16 May 1876), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7439253

Madame de Murska was married to-day, at Dunedin, to Mr. John Hill, the pianist.

"MARRIAGE OF MDLLE. DE MURSKA", North Otago Times [NZ] (17 May 1876), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NOT18760517.2.13 

Concerning the marriage of this lady to Mr. John Thomas Hill, the "Daily Times" of Tuesday writes: - Early yesterday afternoon a most unexpected event took place in Dunedin - no less than the marriage of Mdlle. Ilma De Murska (Mrs. Anderson) to Mr. Strauss Ilia (Mr. John Thomas Hill). The ceremony came off in the office of the Registrar of Marriages, to which the bride and bridegroom quietly walked in their ordinary attire, without anything special in the way of wedding costume; but no sooner had the marriage taken place than the news was in everyone's mouth. Numbers of persons visited the Registrar's office during the afternoon, and each disbursed half-a-crown for the pleasure of perusing the following entry in the official record: -
"Married, on Monday, May 15th, at the office of the Registrar of Marriages, John Thomas Hill, bachelor, aged 33 years, to Ilma Maria Thea Anderson, widow, aged 28 years."
The witnesses to the marriage ceremony were Mr. William Parker Street and Mr. J. R. Sinclair, solicitor. We hear, though for the truth of the story we should not like to vouch, that when Mdlle. De Murska made her debut on the operatic stage in London in 1865, Mr. Hill was a member of the orchestra on that occasion. However it is certain that Mr. Hill only joined the company just before coming over to New Zealand. The eventful story connected with the death, two months ago, of Mr. Anderson, and which caused so thrilling a sensation throughout the colonies, found yesterday what was to everyone a most unexpected sequel.

"MELBOURNE", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (6 January 1877), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70597928 

Ilma De Murska and John Hill: leave for San Francisco by the next mail.

"SYDNEY. JAN 15", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (20 January 1877), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142996605 

By the S. S. City of Sydney, which left for San Francisco on Friday [12 January], Madame De Murska, Signor Susini, Mr. John Hill, and Mr. Frank Lawlor were amongst the passengers . . .

After Australia:

"MUSICAL", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (10 October 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8982180

Mr. John Hill has found an opening in London. The arrangements are in full progress for the season of promenade concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre. Signor Arditi will conduct an orchestra of upwards of a hundred instrumentalists, and in addition to the leading artists of Her Majesty's Theatre, Mdlle. Irma di Murska will make her first appearance for many years. Her fifth and present husband, Professor John Hill, will also appear. Some of us (says an exchange) will recollect Jack Hill when he was before in this country, playing in the opera orchestra, and before he became a "professor." He was always a clever man, and experience has, I believe, now rubbed the corners off his little idiosyncrasies. Mr. Hill's Tasmanian friends will be glad to hear of his good fortune in gaining such an opening.

"Merry-go-Round", The entr'acte [London, England] (6 November 1880), 4-5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001516/18801106/014/0004 (PAYWALL)

Harry Paulton should cut out that portion of his text in "Les Mousquetaires" which refers to marrying a prima donna, for if I [5] mistake not, the conductor, M. Hiller, is Mr. John Hill, who has married a prima donna in the shape of Mdlle. Ilma de Murska. The passage becomes personal, and people who know of the circumstance at once stare at M. Hiller, much as to say, "That's a rub for you, old man!" Speaking of M. Hiller, I had not seen him for many, many years until within the last week. When last we shook hands he was Jack Hill, and so youthful that it was a work of difficulty for him to convince his friends that he possessed a moustache. He dallied with the fiddle at this time, and when the late Alfred Mellon gave Promenade Concerts at Covent Garden, Jack was, I think, a second violin, and played the pianoforte accompaniments for the vocalists. I lost sight of him for a long time, and when I next heard of him, he had gone to Australia, and in Sydney he used to charm some friends of mine with his organ performances, and where he was always ready make one in a quartet for strings. Then I heard that had married Mdlle. Ilma de Murska, and the other night I saw a face at the conductor's desk at the Globe, which puzzled me. I looked at the programme, and I read "Director of the Music and Conductor, M. Hiller." I knew the face, but not under that name. Who could it be? thought I. And then it dawned upon that it was Jack Hill. But he has grown into a man, something like Mons. Faure, the baritone. John is an excellent conductor, and uses his baton, not like some of the puling and uncertain time-beaters whom we see at the theatres; but like man who thoroughly understands his business. He was always clever. He is the nephew of Mr. Weist Hill, and I always thought he would make a considerably bigger man than his uncle.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Henry Weist Hill (violinist)

"BRITISH AND FOREIGN ITEMS", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (19 February 1881), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8993758

Mr. John Hiller, well known under the name of John Hill, who married Ilma De Murska, may be seen any night conducting the orchestra either at the Strand or the Globe, both theatres being under the management of Mr. Alex. Henderson, who is doing very well with Olivette and Les Mousquetaire. Mr. Hiller is very popular, and his skill as a musician needs no confirmation here.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Henderson (manager)

"WINONA, Minn., Sept. 11", The Saint Paul globe [Minn, USA] (12 September 1896), 5

https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn90059523/1896-09-12/ed-1/seq-5 

Notice was today received in Winona of the marriage of Edith Merririgton Woodcock to John Sebastian Hiller, of London, Eng., on Nov. 22, 1895. Mrs. Hiller is the accomplished daughter of F. A. Woodcock, of this city, and for a long time resided here. This is the first announcement made here of the marriage. Your correspondent called on the bride's father in this city today, and he corroborated the statement, and added, with Mrs. Woodcock, that they were greatly pleased with the union. The story is in short as follows: Some time ago notice was made that Mr. Hiller was suing his wife for a divorce and this was granted when Mr. Hiller and Miss Woodcock were with their respective companies in California. It was but a short time after this that the marriage ceremony was performed. It occurred in the presence of a large number of members of the De Wolf Hopper company, of which Mr. Hiller was musical director, and the Bostonians, of which the bride was a prominent member. Mr. Hiller's first wife brought suit to the effect that she was not legally divorced, as she had not been legally notified, etc. On account of the pending of this suit it was thought best not to announce the marriage until the matter had been settled in the courts. As expected from the first, the suit resulted in favor of Mr. Hiller, and the marriage is perfectly legal. Mrs. Hiller is extremely well known in Winona society, where she was justly popular and well known when making her home here. She will hereafter reside in New York city, but may for a part of the coming winter be on the road with her husband, but will retire from the stage. The groom is an accomplished musical director, being at present with the De Wolf Hopper company. They will probably visit Europe next year, and Mrs. Hiller will visit her parents in Winona this fall. The announcement of the marriage has been a great surprise to their friends.

"THE LOVES OF A CANTATRICE", Kalgoorlie Western Argus (11 March 1897), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32343749

One of the most widely-experienced of impresarios and a delightful raconteur, Diego de Vivo, has been writing his memoirs for the New York Sun. One of the most interesting chapters is that in which he tells of his adventures with De Murska in Australia. He went there in the latter part of 1875 to conduct the famous Polish singer's tour, and while in Sydney they engaged as pianist an English Jew by the name of Anderson . . . The scoundrel died . . . Only De Murska, John Hill, whom De Murska detested, and the parents accompanied the remains to the cemetery . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Diego de Vivo (manager, agent)

"MUSIC AND MUSICIANS", Daily News [London, England] (7 July 1899), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000051/18990707/030/0006 (PAYWALL)

The Mr. John Hiller who will conduct Messrs. Sousa and Klein's "El Capitan" at the Lyric on Monday, will perhaps be better known here as Mr. John Hill, and was husband of the prima donna Ilma de Murska. He was a cousin of the late Weist Hill, first principal of the Guildhall School of Music. Nearly forty years ago he was a member of the opera orchestra, and later on he conducted during one of the autumn seasons; but for many years he has chiefly resided in the United States.

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Brisbane Courier (4 September 1899), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3700902

John Hill, who was once well known in Australia as the husband of Madame Ilma di Murska, is conducting Sousa and Klein's "El Captain" at the London Lyric. He is now known as Mr. John Hiller.

Petition for naturalization, John Thomas Hill, 1907; USA National Archives, RG21

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2280/records/3902319 (PAYWALL)

. . . John Thomas Hill . . . 1425 Broadway, New York . . .
Musician . . . born [5 August 1843] at London England . . .
emigrated to the United States from Sydney Australia on or about [12 January 1877] and arrived at the port of San Francisco Cal. . . . on the vessel City of Sydney . . .
I declared my intention to become a citizen of the United States on [19 March 1890] at Detroit Michigan . . .
Dated New York May 8th 1907

USA census, January 1920, New Rochelle, New York, NY; National Archives, Washington

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/6061/records/58786830 (PAYWALL)

Huguenot Street no. 91 / Hiller John / Head / . . . 74 . . . [born] England . . . Musician Teacher [of] Music
Olive / Wife / . . . 25 . . . [born] New York // Jacqueline / Daughter . . . 9 . . . [born] New York // Menyon / Daughter . . . 6 . . . [born] New York

Musical works:

The royal arrival galop (1868)

The royal arrival galop, composed and dedicated by special permission to His Royal Highness the duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T., by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. (Sydney: J. A. Engel, litho., [1868])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16280121 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-168535695 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred (royal visitor); John Alexander Engel (lithographer)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 March 1868), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28609670 

NEW MUSIC. - Just published THE ROYAL ARRIVAL GALOP, by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. To be obtained of all musicsellers.

The Sicilian vespers quadrille (1870)

The Sicilian vespers quadrille, by John Hill [page 1: "arranged by John Hill"] (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, [1870]); "J. A. Engel, litho."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7608257 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKpD5PWmyg (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (musicseller, publisher)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 October 1870), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13211682 

THE SICILIAN VESPERS QUADRILLE, by John Hill, 3s (on Monday). Clarke, 23, Hunter-st.

Love among the roses schottische (1871)

Love among the roses schottische, arranged and fingered by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. (Sydney: Elvy & Co., [1871])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/11568991 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-167901653 (DIGITISED - second edition)

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 May 1871), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13238018 

LOVE AMONG THE ROSES Schottische, arranged and fingured by John Hill, price 1s 6d. Elvy and Co.
SCHOTTISCHE now ready - "Love among the Roses," price 1s 6d. ELVY and CO.

The Lorne highland schottische (1871)

The Lorne highland schottische arranged by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. (Sydney: Elvy & Co., [1871])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7579026 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-175701763 (DIGITISED - "21st edition")

ASSOCIATIONS: John Douglas Sutherland Campbell (marquis of Lorne), married princess Louise, in London, on 21 March 1871

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1871), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13238705 

WILL BE READY ON MONDAY, The LORNE HIGHLAND Schottische, price 2s . . . ELVY and CO., 322, George-street.

Kismet waltz (1873)

Kismet waltz, composed by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. (Melbourne: C. Troedel, [1873])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12406865 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-164647174 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Troedel (printer, lithographer)

[News], The Argus (29 November 1873), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5876423

We have received from Mr. Troedel, of Collins-street east, copies of "The Kismet Waltz," by Mr. John Hill, R.A.M., and of the "Joy Galop," by Herr C. G. Elsasser. They are both of them capital compositions. The subjects in each are tuneful, rhythmical, well marked, and brilliant, and are in good keeping with the well known names of the composers. As far as the general "get up" of these pieces is concerned they are the best specimens of music printing that we have yet seen in Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Elsasser (composer)

Opera bouffe quadrilles (1875)

Opera bouffe quadrilles [by] J. Hill, K.S., R.A.M.; in Glen's Christmas number of The colonial musical cabinet (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., 1875), 22-26

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/237362473 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-178052828/view?partId=nla.obj-178055256#page/n22/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henderson Glen (musicseller, publisher)

Mollie darling (morceau de salon) (1875)

Mollie darling, morceau de salon, by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M. (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1875])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/35266181 

https://find.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/61SLV_INST/1sev8ar/alma9915584553607636 

[Advertisement], The Australasian (18 December 1875), 31

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142156087 

THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF W. H. GLEN & CO'S COLONIAL MUSICAL CABINET . . .
OPERA BOUFFE QUADRILLES, BY JOHN HILL, K.S., R.A.M . . .
JUST PUBLISHED. MOLLIE DARLING, Arranged as a pianoforte solo, by JOHN HILL, K.S., R.A.M . . .

The choo choo car (1896)

The choo choo car, ballad, words from the Chicago despatch, music by John Sebastian Hiller, K.S., R.A.M. (Cincinnati: The John Church Company, 1896)

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/collection/057/061 (DIGITISED)

Bibliography and resources:

E. J. Lea-Scarlett, "Music, choir and organ", in Patrick O'Farrell (ed.), St. Mary's Cathedral Sydney, 1821-1971 ([Sydney]: Devonshire Press for St. Mary's Cathedral, 1971), 166

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10488026 

Harold Love, The golden age of Australian opera: W. S. Lyster and his companies 1861-1880 (Sydney: Currency Press, 1981), 99, 247, 249

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/25720103 

Graeme D. Rushworth, Historic organs of New South Wales: the instruments, their makers and players 1791-1940 (Sydney: Hale and Iremonger, 1988), 373

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16876593 

Hill was appointed organist and choirmaster of St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, in 1870, in succession to W. J. Cordner; he was himself succeeded by John Delany, first as choirmaster in 1872, and as organist in 1874.

Alison Gyger, Civilising the colonies: pioneering opera in Australia (Sydney: Opera-Opera/Pellinor, 1999), 138, 170, 189s

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32587155 

Kurt Ganzl, Victorian vocalists (London and New York: Routledge, 2018), 202-04

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223371562 

John Thomas Hiller, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198663619/john-thomas-hiller 

HILL, Peter (Peter HILL; Mr. P. HILL)

Musician, quadrille musician

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1837
Active Melbourne, Port Phillip District, NSW (VIC), July-August 1839

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Peter+Hill+musician+c1837-39 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Peter (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The True Colonist, Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (10 November 1837), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203146673 

MR. PETER HILL, MUSICIAN. Upper Goulbourn-street, HOBART TOWN. Music provided for Balls or Parties.

[Advertisement], The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (7 May 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232477199 

Music PROVIDED for large or small parties,
in Town or Country, upon any scale from a single instrument to a full band, on moderate terms.
Applications (if by letterpost paid) giving sufficient notice will be promptly attended to.
P. HILL. Sandy Mount Cottage, Lower Goulbourn-street, May 6.

"Shipping Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (23 July 1839), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8749885 

JULY 17. - Sailed the smack Shamrock, 54 tons, Smith, master, for Port Philip. Passengers . . . and P. Hill.

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (29 July 1839), 5 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228129201 

MUSIC provided for BALLS & QUADRILLE PARTIES.
MR. P. HILL begs to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Melbourne,
that he will he happy to attend upon any occasion that his services may be required,
and trusts from his long experience, to give every satisfaction to those who may honor him with their Patronage.
- Applications to be made at the Patriot Office.

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (26 August 1839), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228130379 

MUSIC. MR. P. HILL begs respectfully
to return thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Melbourne,
for the very liberal support he has received since his arrival in Melbourne,
and hopes to give satisfaction to those, who honor him with their patronage.
Apply at the Patriot Office.

HILL, Richard (Richard HILL; Rev. R. HILL; Mr. HILL; Parson HILL)

Anglican cleric, St. James's church (Sydney)

Born London, England, c. 1782
Married Phoebe Sapphira KERRISON (d. 1863), St. Marylebone, London, England, 19 December 1808
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 June 1819 (per Hibernia)
Died Sydney, NSW, 30 May 1836

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-583092 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hill_(priest) (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Richard (shareable link to this entry)

HILL, Samuel (Samuel HILL)

Musician

Active Bathurst, NSW, 1850

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Hill+musician+c1850 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Samuel-NSW-1850 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"MAL-APPROPRIATION", Bathurst Free Press [NSW} (21 December 1850), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62214668

Constable Finnerty's ears were assailed in the dead of the night of Saturday last by the screaming of fowls from the henroost of Mr. Minehan, of the Crooked Billet. From the nature of the sound and the time of night, he conceived that all was not correct, and upon nearing the place he observed a man named Samuel Hill crossing Rankin-street, and after a little searching about Mr. Minehan's yard, found the notorious Daniel Torpy, alias Lippey, comfortably esconced [sic] underneath a cart with a fowl under his arm, which had got there by mistake . . .
Mr. Minehan was called, - who said that he could not swear that he had lost any fowls. Hill, he stated, was a musician in his service, and lived in one of his cottages . . . The bench condemned [Torpy] to six months' imprisonment as a common vagrant. The prisoner Hill was discharged.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Minehan (publican, storekeeper); since September Minehan had held monthly concerts at his house, "The crooked billet"

HILL, Samuel (Samuel HILL)

Musician

Active New Ballarat (Chiltern), VIC, 1859

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Hill+musician+c1859 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Samuel-VIC-1859 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"Indigo Police Court", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (14 May 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117927137

Samuel Hill, sworn, deposed: Am a musician and live at New Ballarat.

Robert Spires was brought up charged with using abusive language to Rebecca Rae . . .
Samuel Hill, sworn, deposed: Am a musician and live at New Ballarat. On the Sunday before last, the defendant came to the plaintiff's place. I was having tea at the time. They had a dispute; he called her a wh-re, and a prostitute. He said that she had written letters to him asking if he would marry her . . .

HILL, Samuel Prout (Samuel Prout HILL; S. P. HILL; "S. P. H.")

Musical amateur, songwriter, amateur artist and poet, public servant

Born Plymouth, Devon, England, 16 Dec 1819; baptised Independent chapel, Devonport, 16 April 1820; son of James HILL and Elizabeth PROUT
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by mid 1841
Married Louisa HALL (Mrs. John ODELL), Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 19 April 1849
Died Hobart, TAS, 23 October 1861, aged "41" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Prout+Hill+1819-1861 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-612822 (NLA persistent identifier)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Prout (1783-1852, English artist) and Cornelius Prout (1793-1855, NSW colonist) were his maternal uncles; another maternal uncle, John Prout (1782-1865), was father of his cousin, the colonial artist John Skinner Prout

HILL, Louisa (Louisa HALL; Mrs. John O'DELL; Mrs. ODELL [sic]; Mrs. Samuel Prout HILL)

Musician, pianist, teacher of music, singing, and painting, governess

Born London, England, 22 January 1804; baptised St. George, Hanover Square, 18 April 1804; daughter of Thomas HALL and Louisa COPPIN
Married [1] John ODELL (d. 1838), St. Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England, 14 October 1831
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 14 March 1847 (per Aden, from London, 28 November)
Married [2] Samuel Prout HILL, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 19 April 1849
Died Hobart, TAS, 19 May 1871, aged "67/68" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Louisa+Hall+Odell+Hill+1804-1871 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Samuel Prout Hill ("The poet"), in Heads of the people (21 August 1847), frontispiece, 1-2

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-765339280/view?partId=nla.obj-765351435#page/n1/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

https://searchthecollection.nga.gov.au/object/67597 (DIGITISED)

. . . In conformity with our original intention, we this week present our readers with the portrait of Mr. S. P. Hill. This gentleman has been repeatedly before the public as a candidate for poetic fame; and we think we may venture to assert that his claims have not been disallowed. Those of his productions, which, at this moment strike us as most prominent, are the "Ode to the departing Year", "The Loss of the Cataraqui", and his last, and perhaps most successful effort, "The Monody on the Death of Sir George Gipps", with which a few weeks since we presented our readers. The most prominent feature in Mr. Hill's poetry, is deep feeling, sometimes, however, obscurely traced. We have not given this portrait with any desire to make invidious distinctions. Mr. Hill has many competitors. Let us make honorable mention of a few of them as they occur to us . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Nicholas (artist); William Kellett Baker (printer, lithographer)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. George, Hanover Square, Middlesex, 1804; register 1788-1805; City of Westminster Archives, STG/PR/2/5

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61865/records/796277 (PAYWALL)

[April 1804] 18 / Louiza d. of Thomas & Louiza Hall

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Hall (died Éterville, Calvados, France, 13 May 1822) and Louisa Choppin married at St. George, Hanover Square, on 27 June 1802

Baptisms, Mount Street Chapel (Independent), Devonport, 1820; register 1816-37, fol. 10; UK National Archives, RG4/581

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/490679 (PAYWALL)

April 16th 1820 / Samuel Prout / [born in the parish of] St. Andrew's, Plymo. / Dec'r 10th 1819 / [son of] James & Elizabeth Hill maiden name Prout / Plymouth / Attorney . . .

Marriages solemnized in the parish of Brighthelmston in the county of Sussex in the year 1831; register 1831-33; East Sussex Record Office, PAR 255/1/3/7

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62126/records/3644937 (PAYWALL)

No. 256 / John Odell of this parish bachelor and Louisa Hall of this parish spinster were married in the church by licence this [14 October 1831] . . .

Arrivals at Hobart, 14 March 1847, per Aden, from London; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1508616; MB2/39/1/9 p151

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1508616 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/MB2-39-1-9/MB2-39-1-9p086j2k (DIGITISED)

. . . Mrs. Odell // Mast. Odell . . .

"Shipping Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (16 March 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8760267 

March 14. - Arrived the barque Aden, Waddell master, from London 28th Nov., with Government stores and a general cargo. Passengers . . . Mrs. and Master Odell . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Odell / O'Dell (son; baptised St. James, Jamaica, 25 November 1838; died Ararat, VIC, 23 September 1892)

[Advertisement], The Courier (19 May 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2971881

Education. MRS. ODELL (lately arrived from England,) begs to inform the inhabitants of Hobart Town,
that she intends opening a school for the instruction of a limited number of young ladies in every branch of a polite education.
Terms may be had at Mrs. Odell's residence, No. 3, Victoria Place, Macquarie-street.
Private lessons given in flower landscape and rice paper painting, music, singing, and French.
Mrs. Odell begs to add, that she has been RESIDENT GOVERNESS for some years in the Archbishop of Dublin and other families of distinction in England,
and has also resided several years on the Continent. May 19.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (16 March 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8764595 

Daily Governess. MRS. ODELL having nearly completed an engagement of two years as Daily Governess,
wishes to obtain either similar employment, or to give lessons in music, singing, drawing, painting, and French, which the advertiser speaks fluently.
Cards of address may be obtained at Mr. Walch's, Elizabeth-street.
March 16, 1849.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Walch (senior, bookseller)

1849, marriages in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:839996; RGD37/1/8 no 478

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/839995 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/839996 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-8p193j2k (DIGITISED)

No. 111 / 487 / [1849] April 19 residence of Mrs. Odell, 9 Liverpool St. Hobart Town /
Samuel Prout Hill / of full age / Gentleman // Louisa Odell / of full age . . . Independent . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Courier (21 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2966189

By Special Licence, on Thursday morning, the 19th instant, by the Rev. Frederick Miller, MR. S. PROUT HILL, to LOUISA, relict of the late John Odell, Esq., Special Magistrate, Port Maria, Jamaica.

"MR. PROUT HILL, M.H.A.", Hobart Town Advertiser [weekly edition] (19 October 1861), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264719320 

This gentleman is about to proceed to England after spending upwards of twenty seven years in the colonies. Mr Hill's close connexion with the Press and with politics during this long period in New South Wales, Victoria, New Zealand, and Tasmania, will enable him to render this colony good service in the mother country and we believe that he has every disposition to do so.

1861, deaths in the district of Hobart Town; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1224047; RGD35/1/6 no 3020

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1224047 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-6p172j2k (DIGITISED)

No. 3020 / [1861] October 22d / Samuel Prout Hill (died De Witt Street) (born England) / Male / 41 years / Gentleman / Probably organic disease of Kidneys Epilepsy / [reported] Alex. Clarke friend Collins Street . . .

"DEATH OF MR. S. PROUT HILL", The Mercury (24 October 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8801847 

WE regret to have to announce the untimely death of this gentleman, who expired at his residence, Battery Point, at one o'clock yesterday.
Mr. HILL was for a considerable period connected with this journal, as a member of its literary staff, and had acquired some reputation as a political writer. To this circumstance and to the possession of considerable popular power as a speaker, he was indebted for his return as one of the members for Hobart Town, at the recent general election, when his friends and admirers succeeded in placing him in a respectable position on the poll. His election was hailed with considerable enthusiasm, and by the political section to whom Mr. HILL'S peculiar talents had specially recommended him great expectations were entertained of his parliamentary career. These have now been finally extinguished by his premature decease.
Mr. HILL died at the early age of forty-one [sic]. He made his last appearance in parliament as recently as Friday night, and but a few evenings since had announced his intention of leaving the colony and spending the remainder of his life in England.
The funeral of the deceased gentleman will take place at St. George's Burial Ground on Saturday afternoon, starting from his residence in De Witt-street, at three o'clock.

See also, "ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE", Hobart Town Advertiser [weekly edition] (2 November 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264719446 

[Advertisement], The Mercury (11 January 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8803529 

A Card. MRS. PROUT HILL is desirous of giving
lessons on the PIANOFORTE, to a limited number of Pupils, at her residence,
154, Collins-street, near Harrington-street.

[Advertisement], The Mercury (4 July 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8818956 

MRS. PROUT HILL, having much of her time disengaged,
is desirous of obtaining a few pupils, for music and drawing.
Terms Two guineas per quarter. Apply at 167, Macquarie-street.

[Advertisement], The Mercury (14 November 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8822377

[A CARD.] MRS. PROUT HILL
BEGS TO INFORM HER FRIENDS AND PUPILS THAT SHE HAS
REMOVED TO 35, COLLINS-STREET, Next door to R. Lewis & Sons,
WHERE SHE CONTINUES TO GIVE LESSONS IN MUSIC, PAINTING, &c.
Hobart Town, Nov. 13th, 1863.

1871, deaths in the district of Hobart Town; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1149640; RGD35/1/8 no 379

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1149640 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-8p43j2k (DIGITISED)

No. 379 / 19th May 1871 / Louisa Prout Hill (Died Battery Point) (Born London) / female / 68 years / Widow / Paralysis / [reported] Alex. James Clarke undertaker Collins Street . . .

"DEATHS", The Mercury (20 May 1871), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8868684

HILL. - On 19th May, at Hobart Town, Louisa Hill, relict of the late Samuel Prout Hill, in the 68th year of her age. The funeral will leave her late residence in Montpelier Retreat, this day, at three o'clock.

Poems and lyrics:

"STANZAS. On the recent sudden death of a beautiful and accomplished Young Lady", The Colonial Observer (5 April 1843), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226361300 

Who shall dare pride themselves on health and youth,
Or boast of charms which death may scarce repay?
Go, ponder o'er her fate, and let sad truth
Recall the beauteous form of yesterday -
Then gaze upon it now! Stay! youthful beauty, stay!
She could once conjure dreams of earthly bliss;
Across her lips the mantling smile could play;
She saw not then the yawning precipice -
Nor dreamt so soon to fall into death's dark abyss.

Like her thou may'st the brightest circle grace,
Like her each raptur'd scene of home enhance,
Like her enjoy a parent's fond embrace,
Like her, alas! find all a dreamy trance!
Cold, cold, she lies - the victim of a chance;
And though but yesterday so young and fair,
All now is blank and passionless: the dance
Succeeded is by death, while dark despair -
With'ring our heart's fond hopes, usurps dominion there!

Yes, yes. Go think, young beauty, on her fate,
Go learn the lesson taught you by her fall;
Remember now - it soon may be too late -
That youth and beauty sleep beneath yon pall.
Love, kindred, home; death separates them all -
It laughs to scorn the tears that mourn our doom;
All, all, must die - must drink death's bitter gall; -
And we, like her, though in our youth's bright bloom,
May, in a space as brief, be tenants of the tomb!
- S. P. H.

ASSOCIATIONS: One of several poetic eulogies that appeared in the Sydney press following the death of Rosetta Nathan, daughter of Isaac Nathan, in April 1843; and reprinted the following month the collection below

Tarquin the proud and other poems (Sydney: D. L. Welch, 1843)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/20358376 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv5Vp307wd 

https://digital.library.sydney.edu.au/nodes/view/12076 (DIGITAL EDITION)

See "REVIEW", The Australian (29 May 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37115650 

And, [Review], The Weekly Register of Politics, Facts and General Literature (9 September 1843), 99

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228134345 

"ORIGINAL POETRY", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1843), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12407880 

STILL LOVE! AIR - "Love not."
STILL love! still love! though all must fade and die,
Though youth and beauty are but form'd of clay;
Pass not these earthly flowers unheeded by,
But cull their sweets before they wing away!
Still love! still love! . . . [3 more verses]
- S. P. H.

MUSIC: Love not (John Blockley)

"ORIGINAL POETRY", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 April 1844), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12409847 

[The following song has been written out of sheer compassion for the narrowed intellects of the blacks: the "EAGLE CHIEF," "ABORIGINAL MOTHER," &c., being considered of too flighty and exalted a nature to be comprehended by the dark and benighted understandings of our brethren of the woods: Damnant quod non intelligunt.]

SONG OF THE ABORIGINES. AIR -"TAMBOURGI."
I. BAIL-gammon! Bail-gammon!* The cooey + from far,
Dark frowns on the Settler with promise of war;
Now the tribes of the mountains with shouts take their way,
MURRUMBIDGEE, WOLLOMBI, and dark BROKEN BAY . . . [10 more verses and textual notes]
- S. P. H.

ASSOCIATIONS: This "Song of a Aborigines", written to the tune of Isaac Nathan's popular Byron setting Tambourgi, was a spirited defence of Nathan and Eliza Dunlop's positive characterisation of Indigenous people in their 1842 productions, The Aboriginal mother and The eagle chief

MUSIC: Tambourgi (Byron and Nathan); The Aboriginal mother (Dunlop and Nathan); The eagle chief (Dunlop and Nathan)

Bibliography and resources:

Harry Buckie, "Hill, Samuel Prout (1821-1861)", Australian dictionary of biography 1 (1966)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hill-samuel-prout-2183

"Samuel Prout Hill", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/samuel-prout-hill

HILL, Walter (William HILL; William Walter HILL; Walter HILL; Mr. W. HILL)

Actor, comedian, comic vocalist, songwriter

Born London, England, c. 1827
Married Julia JAMES, Edinburgh, Scotland, 15 February 1855
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 October 1855 (per James Baines, from Liverpool, 5 August, aged "28")
Died Christchurch, NZ, 21 June 1879, aged "49" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Walter+Hill+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Walter (shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: Walter Hill (1819-1904, horticulturalist)

HILL, Julia (Julia JAMES; Mrs. Walter HILL)

Actor

Born England, c. 1835; daughter of Charles JAMES
Married William Walter HILL, Edinburgh, Scotland, 15 February 1855
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 October 1855 (per James Baines, from Liverpool, 5 August, aged "21")
Died Melbourne, VIC, 30 November 1919

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Julia+Hill+c1835-1919 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1929778 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILL-Julia (shareable link to this entry)

Julia Hill; "MRS. WALTER HILL", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (8 November 1890), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212729392 (DIGITISED)

Documentation:

Marriages, parish of Edinburgh, 1855; National Records of Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns, OPR 685 1/71/4/196

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=SCOT/OPR/MAR/0255517/2 (PAYWALL)

[Banns date] 14 January 1855 / William Hill, Comedian / No 13 Elm Row Greenside / [son of] Miss Julia James / No 13 Elm Row Greenside / [daughter of] Charles James

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=R_695276195/2 (PAYWALL)

[Marriage date] 15 February 1855 / William Hill / Julia James

Names and descriptions of passengers per James Baines, from Liverpool, 4 August 1855, for Melbourne, 24 October 1855; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFC5433-F96C-11E9-AE98-217934D1FC21?image=104 (DIGITISED)

. . . W. Hill / 28 / Clerk / [English] // Julia Hill / 21 / Wife / [English] . . .

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AFC5433-F96C-11E9-AE98-217934D1FC21?image=105 (DIGITISED)

. . . Dominick Murray / 27 / Actor / [Scotch]

ASSOCIATIONS: Dominick Murray (actor)

"COPPIN'S OLYMPIC. THE BAYADERE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (27 October 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4821857 

. . . Mr. Coppin has succeeded in retaining the services of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, formerly of the Olympic Theatre, and of Mr. Murray, an actor of considerable reputation, for some time engaged in the York circuit.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Coppin's Olympic (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (29 October 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4821949 

COPPIN'S OLYMPIC . . . To-morrow, Tuesday,
MR. and MRS. WALLER Will Appear,
And MR. and MRS. HILL, From the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh,
Will make their first appearance in the Australian Colonies,
in a New Burlesque, written by Mr. Hill, and performed with great success in Scotland, called
"VILLIKINS AND HIS DINAH."
Boxes, 5s.; Stalls, 4s.; Pit, 2s, 6d.
- G. COPPIN.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma and Daniel Waller (actors)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (30 October 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154864316 

COPPIN'S OLYMPIC . . . On Tuesday Evening, October 30th,
The entertainments will commence with an original Drama, in Two Acts, entitled TIME TRIES ALL.
Matthew Bates - Mr. Waller
Tom Tact (a lawyer's clerk) - Mr. Hill
Laura Leeson - Mrs. E. Waller
Fanny Fact - Mrs. Hill . . .
To conclude with an original Burlesque, written by Mr. Hill,
and performed with great success in Scotland,
founded on a celebrated Ballad, entitled
THE LOVES OF VILLIKINS AND HIS DINAH.
Or, the Cup of Cowld Pizon.
Sir Kohinoor Quisby, "a rich merchant, who in London did dwell," the cruel parent - Mr. Leslie.
Sir Claribel, "the (intended) husband, both gallant and gay" - Mr. Webster.
The Worshipful Ledger de Ludgate, a scrivener, "the nearest of kin" - Mr. Wheeler.
Young Master Villikins, clerk to the aforesaid the languishing lover of the legend - Mr. Hill.
Step and Fetch, a pretty page - Miss Julia Mathews.
The Fair Mistress Dinah, the parient's daughter, just 16 years old, and looks it - Mrs. Hill.
N.B. This voracious history being of so stupendous and intricate nature renders it necessary that another character should be introduced for the purpose of completely illustrating the tout ensemble, viz -
Chorus, a descriptive individual, directly descended from the Tol-de-rol and Tu-la-rul-la of the Ancient Greek Drama - Mr. Birch.
PROGRAMME OF SCENERY.
Scene I - The Front Garding, Belonging to Sir Robinson Quisby.
Scene II - The Compting House, Belonging to "the nearest of kin."
Scene III - The Back Garding. N.B. This was where the pizoning takes place.
During the Burlesque the characters will appear singing several New Songs, Parodies, &c.
The awful Tragedy will conclude with the Fearful Pizoning, Happy Resuscitation, and General Satisfactory finale . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Mathews (actor)

MUSIC: Villikins and his Dinah (ballad)

"COPPIN'S OLYMPIC", The Argus (31 October 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4822130 

. . . The afterpiece - one of the thousand and one dramatic versions of the famous lyrical burlesque of "Villikins and his Dinah," served to introduce two new aspirants for colonial theatrical honors in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Of the piece, which is, sooth to say, not of the liveliest order, we will only remark, in justice to the author, that he ought not to be made accountable for the quality of the majority of the jokes introduced, as they were not his own, and that if their delivery did not provoke laughter among the audience it must have been on account of some defect on their parts, as they were never known to miss fire when quoted from the works of the late Mr. Joseph Miller. The debutants, are no doubt acquisitions to the histrionic corps of the colony, but we must see them under more favorable circumstances before giving an estimate of their capabilities . . .

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (10 November 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4823001 

This theatre was but thinly attended last evening. The first piece was "The Patrician's Daughter," the part of Lady Mabel being filled by Mrs. Waller . . . The farce "My Wife's Second Floor" followed, in which Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Dale, and Mr. Hill played with great spirit. Mr. Hill sang a so-called comic song, of interminable length. It is hard that because people have laughed long and heartily at a "Villikins," &c., they should be compelled to compensate for their amusement by submitting to the infliction of such a dreary affair as Mr. Hill's, only like enough to the original to make the audience more painfully sensible of the contrast it presents in the attribute of being amusing.

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Waller (actor); Elinor Dale (actor)

"THE HAYMARKET", The Age (2 March 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article176995761 

The management of this theatre pursue a desperate career, and, "hoping against hope," they have hitherto endeavored to stem a current of ill-luck the like of which has seldom set in against any playhouse in this city. Mr. W. M. Brown, the head of the cooperatives, has throughout expressed his determination of attracting the public to his establishment by a grand coup, and announced for last Saturday night a new burlesque which was to prove the first of a series of productions of the most brilliant character . . . The performances commenced with the drama of "Raffaelle, the Reprobate," in the course of which an accident occurred which marred the whole evening's pleasure, and will, we fear, deprive the stage of the services of that useful and painstaking actor Mr. Walter Hill for a lengthened period. Mr. Hill was cast for Mr. Gregory Jumble in the play, and performed his part with considerable humor, until near the close of the first act, when, in climbing a wall, he slipped and fell upon a spike which some what unaccountably stood just where he had to drop. The injury he received was so severe as to necessitate his being borne off the stage, and placed under medical attendance immediately. The act of the play was finished as well as possible without him . . . At the end of the play Mr. Brown came forward and stated that it was impossible for Mr. Hill to play in the burlesque, and it was also impossible for the burlesque to be played without Mr. Hill . . .

"MRS. WALTER HILL'S BENEFIT", The Argus (26 June 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5820064 

The benefit of Mrs. Walter Hill takes place to-night, at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, and the special circumstances which mark this lady's appeal to the public should secure her a good house, apart from the excellent programme she has prepared for her patrons; for the long-continued illness of Mr. Hill, the expense of a large family, and the low rate of remuneration she has received, have all tended to render her domestic difficulties painfully manifest. Those would not now be referred to but that the impression has got abroad that the benefit for Mr. Hill at the Theatre Royal a few weeks ago rendered any further appeal to the public for some time unnecessary. But to those who know anything of the inner life of the theatrical profession in these colonies, it is hardly necessary to say that a seeming prosperity very seldom represents a genuine success among actors; for they are almost necessarily a nomadic section of society, and Mrs. Hill has been no exception to the rule of continual change. Mrs. Hill joined the stage as a protegee of the well-known William Murray, long manager of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. She came to this colony in 1856 [sic, 1855] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Murray (Edinburgh actor and manager)

"DEATHS", Lyttelton Times [NZ] (23 June 1879), 4

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18790623.2.18 

HILL. - June 21, at Oxford terrace, Christchurch, William Walter Hill, aged 49, formerly of Mayfield, Sussex. Melbourne and Home papers please copy.

"DEATH OF MR. WALTER HILL", Press [Christchurch, NZ] (23 June 1879), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18790623.2.13 

On Saturday the death of Mr. Walter Hill, a veteran actor, who was well known in this and the neighbouring colonies, but particularly in New Zealand, during the later years of his theatrical career, occurred very suddenly. Mr. Hill had been in the enjoyment of excellent health lately, but on Friday evening, after the first piece at the theatre, "H.M.S. Pinafore," in which he was engaged in the part of Dick Deadeye, he was taken suddenly ill, and had to be conveyed home in a cab. He recovered subsequently, and rose on Saturday morning in excellent spirits. Shortly before twelve o'clock he complained to Mrs Hill of an acute pain in the region of the heart, and almost immediately afterwards breathed his last. Mr. Hill was highly respected by all who knew him. As a conscientious actor he gained favour with the public wherever he went, and always had the esteem of his professional brethren. As an upright man, a good social companion possessing shrewd intelligence and gentlemanly instincts, and lastly, but not least, as a good husband and fond father, Mr. Hill was loved and admired by those who knew him intimately, and very generally respected by all. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs Hill and her family.

"THE LATE WALTER HILL", Lyttelton Times (24 June 1879), 5

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18790624.2.35 

. . . The following kindly and sympathetic notice of the, to us, veteran actor who has just passed away from among us, appeared in yesterday's Otago Daily Times. It is signed "G.D.," and it is not hard to guess from whose pen it comes: -
"Mr Walter Hill, the well-known actor, died suddenly at noon to-day, of palpitation of the heart." So ran the message, freighted with sorrow and regret for all who knew the man thus suddenly summoned from our midst. Walter Hill was an actor of the old school. A Londoner by birth, his early knowledge of the profession was gained chiefly in the provincial theatres of England and Scotland. Prior to his sailing for the Australias, he, with his wife, concluded an engagement at Wyndham's Theatre Royal, Edinburgh . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Darrell (actor)

[News], The Argus (26 June 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5948331 

A private telegram received from New Zealand announces the death of Mr. Walter Hill, at the age of 52 years. Mr. Hill was a comedian, and some 20 years ago or more was a great favourite with the playgoing public in Melbourne and the provinces. He met with a serious accident some years ago, which for a considerable time incapacitated him from following his profession. He had not played in this colony for many years.

"MRS. WALTER HILL", The Lorgnette (8 November 1890), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212729392 

The estimable and accomplished lady whose portrait we present this week is one of the now very few exponents of what may be termed the old Australian legitimate school of acting. In fact, although she was born and performed in England prior to her coming out here with her husband, she may practically be looked upon as identified with the Australasian stage, having during very many years past appeared in all the theatres of any importance all over the colonies. Mrs. Hill made her first appearance in Australia as Fanny Fact in the comedy of "Time Tries All," at Coppin's Olympic Theatre, October 30th, 1855, the evening's performance concluding with her late husband's burlesque, "The Loves of Vilikins and his Dinah." She afterwards appeared as Mrs. Hardcastle in "She Stoops to Conquer," at the commencement of Messrs. Coppin and Brooke's management of the Theatre Royal, June 9th, 1856. Her husband played Diggory, and Mr. Geo. Coppin Tony Lumpkin. Mrs. Hill, subsequently appeared as Desdemona to the late G. V. Brooke's Iago; the late Mrs. Robert Heir's, Emelia, and Mr. H. N. Warner's Othello, at the same theatre. On the 11th April, 1868, Mrs. Hill appeared as Esther Eccles in the first production in Australia of the late T. W. Robertson's comedy "Caste," at the Duke-of Edinburgh Theatre; Mrs. Hill is essentially an all round actress, being equally at home in every line of the profession, from melo-drama to comedy, from tragedy to farce, although she may perhaps be considered to have specially made her mark in the leading walks of domestic drama, and latterly in character parts and old women. Mrs. Hill is the widow of the late Mr. Walter Hill, a low comedian of high repute, who was, it may be remembered, seriously injured by an accident at the Haymarket Theatre, Melbourne, some years since, and who died not very long afterwards. After the accident to her husband, Mrs. Hill resided for several years in New Zealand. She has a family (living) of six children, of whom four, namely, Henry, Charles, May, and Lily, are on the stage, the two latter being married respectively to Messrs. G. P. Carey, and J. J. Kennedy, both well known eccentric comedians. It is only due to this accomplished mistress of her profession to say that while she commands the confidence and respect of managers, and the marked regard of her confréres, she enjoys the esteem of a large circle of private friends, by whom she is highly valued for her amiability of character, kindness, of heart, and cheeriness of disposition.

"DRAMATIC NOTES", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1919), 37

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140250773 

Mrs. Walter Hill, an old player on the Australian stage, who died yesterday, arrived in Melbourne with her late husband, Walter Hill in 1855 under engagement to the late Geo. Coppin. She opened at Coppin's old Olympic on October 30, 1855, in the comedy of "Time Tries All," followed by the comedy of "Willikins and His Dina," [sic] written by her husband. Later she appeared as Desdemona with the great G. V. Brooke as Iago, Henry Neil Warner as Othello, and Mrs. Robert Heir as Emilia. She supported the celebrated American Joseph Jefferson being the original Australian Zoe in the Octoroon. She also appeared in principal roles with Walter Montgomery, Barry Sullivan, and Hoskins in classic plays. Eight or nine years ago she retired from the profession and had been living with her youngest daughter at Camberwell.

Songs and lyrics:

Like a bird (1859)

"LIKE A BIRD", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer [NSW] (5 February 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59870052 

An Original Song by Mr. W. Hill, sung by Mr. Collins, on the occasion of the late "benefit" of Mr. J. P. Hydes, at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

I'm a queer little comical soul,
Let everyone speak as he thinks,
Could you find should you search to the pole
Another like me, "Tiddywinks."
So I've come here to sing of myself
Although you may think it absurd,
I'm a motto that's better than pelf,
And its "always go in Like a Bird."
Tol de rol, &c. . . . [5 more verses]

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Collins (actor, vocalist); John Proctor Hydes (actor, manager, his benefit on 27 January 1859); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

HILLCOAT, John William (John William HILLCOAT; J. W. HILLCOAT; also HILCOAT)

Musicseller, music retailer, music publisher

Born Bath, Somerset, England, 1829; baptised St. Michael, Bath, 26 June 1829; son of Henry Brougham William HILLCOAT and Susannah ROWE
Married [1] Sarah Anne COLLINS (d. 1850, St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England, 26 August 1848
Married [2] Catherine Ellen MANT, St. John, Weston super Mare, Somerset, England, 26 August 1851
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by mid 1852
Arrived Maitland, NSW, by mid 1859
Active as musicseller and publisher, Maitland, NSW, 1862-67
Died Sydney, NSW, 17 February 1907, aged "78"

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILLCOAT-John-William (shareable link to this entry)

HILLCOAT, Catherine Ellen (Catherine Ellen MANT; Mrs. John William HILLCOAT; Mrs. HILLCOAT)

Teacher of music, singing, and dancing

Born Walcot, Somerset, England, December 1827; baptised Walcot, 22 January 1828; daughter of Henry John MANT and Catherine Mary CAPPER
Married John William HILLCOAT, St. John, Weston super Mare, Somerset, England, 26 August 1851
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by mid 1852
Arrived Maitland, NSW, by mid 1859
Died Lane Cove, NSW, 7 June 1903, aged "75"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Catherine+Ellen+Mant+Hillcoat+1827-1903 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HILLCOAT-Catherine-Ellen (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Walcot, Somerset, 1828; register 1819-33, page 266; Somerset Archives, Bishops' transcripts, D/D/RR 430A

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003830588 (PAYWALL)

22 January 1828 / Catherine Ellen [daughter of] / Henry John and Catherine Mary / Mant / Northumberland Build'gs / Solicitor

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry John Mant (d. 1858) and Catherine Mary Capper (d. 1861) married at Walcot St. Swithin, Somerset, on 15 February 1827

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint Michael, Bath, in the county of Somerset, in the year 1829; register 1813-1914, page 70; Somerset Heritage Service, Taunton, D\P\ba.mi/2/1/9

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60857/records/1915696 (PAYWALL)

No. 1356 / [1829] June 26 / John William [son of] / Henry Brougham William & Susannah / Hillcoat / Paragon Build'gs / Clerk

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Brougham William Hillcoat (d. 1859) and Susannah Rowe married at Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, on 17 August 1819

1848, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Mary Redcliff in the county of Bristol; register 1847-51, page 82; Bristol Archives, P/St/Mr/R/3/13

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61686/records/1168651 (PAYWALL)

No. 164 / 26th August 1848 / John William Hillcoat / full age [sic] / Bachelor / Gentleman / St. Mary Redcliffe / [son of] Henry Brougham Hillcoat / Clergyman
Sarah Anne Collins / full age / Spinster / - / Bathwick/ [daughter of] John Collins / Maltster . . .

1851, marriage solemnized by licence in the parish of Weston s. Mare in the county of Somerset; register 1837-76, page 66; Somerset Heritage Service, Taunton, D\P\wsm.jo/2/1/7

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60858/records/900036508 (PAYWALL)

No. 131 / [1851] Aug't 26 / John William Hillcoat / full [age] / Widower / Esquire / Weston super Mare / [son of] Henry Brougham William Hillcoat / Clericus
Catherine Ellen Mant / full [age] / Spinster / - / Weston super Mare / [daughter of] Henry John Mant / Solicitor . . .

"INSOLVENCY NOTICES", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (3 October 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49758976

John William Hillcoat, of Stradbroke, near Adelaide, stockholder. Dated October 1.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (17 September 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18657594

EDUCATION. MRS. HILLCOAT begs to intimate to the inhabitants of Maitland and the neighbourhood that it is her intention to
OPEN an ESTABLISHMENT for the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES, at her residence, Box Cottage, Devonshire-street.
The course of instruction will comprise the usual branches of an English Education,
with French, German, Music, Singing, Drawing, and Dancing . . .
References kindly are permitted to the undermentioned gentlemen:
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Adelaide.
Edward Broadhurst, Esq., Q.C.
The Rev. J. R. Thackeray.
Robert McDonald, Esq., Commercial Bank, Maitland.
Mr. Edward Peter Capper . . .
The duties of the School will commence on the first Monday in October, 1859.

ASSOCIATIONS: Augustus Short (bishop); James Robert Thackeray (Maitland cleric); Edward Peter Capper (1799-1872, Maitland resident, her mother's brother)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (13 April 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18681266

DANCING CLASS, MRS. HILLCOAT begs to intimate to the ladies of Maitland that, in compliance with the requests of many of her friends,
a DANCING CLASS will be held at her residence, Devonshire-Street,
every MONDAY and THURSDAY AFTERNOON at Four o'clock,
commencing on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, when she will be happy to receive any young ladies who wish to avail themselves of Instruction.
Any lessons missed from the inclemency of the weather will be made up at the end of each quarter.
TERMS: - £2 2s. per quarter, payable in advance.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (9 November 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18685013

THE engagements of the undersigned not fully occupying his time,
he offers his services to tradesmen to WRITE UP THEIR BOOKS and to MAKE OUT THEIR ACCOUNTS.
He will also undertake commission business, or any agency in Maitland.
References - Mr. E. P. Capper, Skew Store, Maitland; and Mr. Tucker, Mercury Office, Maitland.
- J. W. HILLCOAT, Devonshire-street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (23 August 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18690182

MUSIC - Vocal and Instrumental - for Sale. J. W. HILLCOAT, Devonshire street, W. Maitland.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 October 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18691169 

MUSIC ALWAYS ON HAND. MR. J. W. HILLCOAT
begs to acquaint the gentry, principals of schools, resident governesses, and the public, that he is prepared to
EXECUTE THEIR ORDERS for al! kinds of MUSIC -
Classical (ancient and modern), Sacred (vocal and instrumental), fashionable and popular Dance Music,
and respectfully solicits their patronage.
New Music, received by every mail from England.
Country orders promptly attended to.
Devonshire-street, West Maitland.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (22 November 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18692120

NEW MUSIC SHOP. J. W. HILLCOAT, MUSIC SELLER, High-street, W. Maitland, opposite Dickson & Company.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (7 March 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694139 

MUSICAL REPOSITORY. STATIONERY! STATIONERY!!
CHEAP AND GOOD STATIONERY OF ALL KINDS, AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES. MUSIC! MUSIC!!
The STOCK of MUSIC consists of upwards of THREE THOUSAND PIECES, VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL, adapted for every class of performers.
PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS, By the best makers, on easy terms of purchase.
CONCERTINAS AND FLUTINAS, At reduced rates.
ALBUMS, Handsomely bound in cloth and gold (illustrated), varying from 7s. to £2 2s.
COMPLETE OPERAS, For the pianoforte, bound in cloth; arranged as solos and duets, from 5s.
BOOSEY'S MUSICAL CABINET, UPWARDS OF 72 NUMBERS, Containing all the popular music of the day, by all the first composers, ancient and modern. Price, 2s. each.
EXERCISES, SCALES, STUDIES, AND INSTRUCTION BOOKS, By Bertini, Brinley Richards, Czerny, Chaulieu, Farmer, Hamilton, and others.
SONGS, POLKAS, QUADRILLES, VALSES, GALOPS, MAZURKAS, and PIANOFORTE PIECES, By the most popular composers of the day.
NEW MUSIC received monthly, direct from England.
A liberal allowance made to professionals, schools, and wholesale buyers.
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
Remittances can be made in postage stamp, or by money order.
Orders exceeding 20s. in value, postage free.
J. W. HILLCOAT, Musical Repository, High-street, 1484 West Maitland.

"SHIPPING . . . CUSTOMS IMPORT ENTRIES - March 7", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (9 March 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13075353 

1 case music, J. W. Hillcoat.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 December 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18700832

WANTED, Purchasers for all the New and Popular Music of the day. J. W. Hillcoat.
WANTED to Dispose of, 5000 Pieces of Vocal and Instrumental Music, at Musical Repository . . .
WANTED - Wanted, Pianofortes for Sale, at the Musical Repository, High-street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 February 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18708087

NOTICE. THE CREDITORS of J. W. HILLCOAT are REQUESTED to MEET at W. PERKINS'S, this evening, at Six o'clock, for BUSINESS of IMPORTANCE.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 April 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13091934

NOTICE is hereby given that by an Indenture of Release and Assignment, bearing date the eighteenth day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty four, and made between JOHN WILLIAM HILLCOAT, of West Maitland, in the colony of New South Wales, of the first part, and JAMES WOLSTENHOLME, of the same place, storekeeper, a trustee for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, of the second part, and the several creditors of the said John William Hillcoat of the third part, for the considerations therein mentioned, the said John William Hillcoat did convey, grant and assign, and set over unto the said Trustee, all his real and personal estate and effects whatsoever, upon trust, for the benefit of all his creditors, as therein mentioned . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (26 January 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18729935 

NEW MUSIC, Ex "PARRAMATTA."
THE Undersigned has just received a LARGE and VARIED ASSORTMENT of MUSIC (Vocal and Instrumental), consisting of
INSTRUCTION BOOKS for the PIANOFOBTE, by Hamilton, Farmer, Brinley Richards, and Boosey
Singing Tutors, by Garcia, Lablache, and Hutton
Studies and Exercises for the Pianoforte, by Bertini, Czerny, Cramer, Ravina, and Potter
Pianoforte Arrangements (especially adapted for teaching), by Ascher, Nordmann, Cesten, Benedict, Gollmick, Leduc, Leybach, Brinley Richards, Favarger, Kuhe, and other celebrated composers
Christy Minstrel Songs, three vols. in one; and all the latest numbers of Boosey's Musical Cabinet
Violin, Guitar, and Pianoforte Strings, of superior quality.
Early inspection is solicited . . .
J. W. HILLCOAT, Musical Repository, High-street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (28 May 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18729306 

J. W. HILLCOAT'S UNIVERSAL CIRCULATING LIBRARY AND REPOSITORY, HIGH-STREET, WEST MAITLAND.
TOWN SUBSCRIBERS are supplied with Two Guineas' worth of Music at a time, which may be exchanged once a week; Country Subscribers with Four Guineas' worth.
The subscription - Two Guineas per annum - entitles subscribers to retain as their own property One Guinea's worth of Music at half the published price.
Circulars forwarded on application.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 July 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18730587 

CONCERT IN AID OF FLOOD BELIEF. Conductor - Marmaduke H. Wilson.
LADIES AND GENTLEMBN who are desirous of assisting at the above CONCERT are requested to
ATTEND A FULL REHEARSAL, at the School of Arts, This (Tuesday) Evening, at Eight o'clock sharp.
J. W. HILLCOAT, Hon. Sec.

"DEATHS", The Australian Star [Sydney, NSW] (9 June 1903), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228528453 

HILLCOAT. - June 7, at Longuevllle, Lane Cove River, Catherine Ellen, wife of J. W. Hillcoat, aged 75 years.

"DEATHS", The Brisbane Courier (5 March 1907), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19500933

HILLCOAT. - On February 17, at "Ormah," Sydney, John William Hillcoat, second son of the late Rev. H. Brougham W. Hillcoat, D.D., incumbent of St. Matthew's, Scotland-road, Liverpool and chaplain to the Duke of Sussex, aged 78 years.

Musical publications (extant in red bold; non-extant in black bold):

See also https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Maitland+Musical+Bijou (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

The night parade waltzes (Maitland musical bijou, no. 1) (Wilson, March 1863)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

ASSOCIATIONS: Marmaduke Henry Wilson (composer)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (3 March 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694077

THE MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU.
ON WEDNESDAY, 4th, the FIRST NUMBER of the above Publication will be issued.
No. 1. - "THE NIGHT PARADE WALTZES," Dedicated to Lieut. Wolfe and Officers of the W. M. Volunteer Rifles,
Composed by Marmaduke H. Wilson.
Published by J. W. HILLCOAT, Music Seller and Stationer,
High-street, West Maitland.

"THE MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 March 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694094

Some months ago we referred to the opening of a musical repository in Maitland as a sign of the advancement of the town. A further proof of this fact will, we hope, be found in the success attending the enterprise of the proprietor, Mr. Hillcoat who has commenced the issue of a monthly publication entitled the Maitland Musical Bijou, which, whether considered as to the character of its contents or the style of its "getting up," is highly creditable to the composer, publisher, and printer. The first number contains "The Night Parade Waltzes, composed by Mr. Marmaduke Wilson. These waltzes when known cannot fail to become popular . . . The title page is well executed In gold and colours, the various tints blending like those of the rainbow.

I'm saddest when I sing (Maitland musical bijou, no. 2) (Wilson, April 1863)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (28 March 1863), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694547

NEW SONG. WILL BE PUBLISHED, on 1st April, "I'M SADDEST WHEN I SING." Music by M. H. WILSON. Price, 2s. 6d.
J. W. HILLCOAT, Music Seller, Stationer, and Publisher, High-street, West Maitland

"THE MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (7 April 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18694691 

We acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the second number of the Maitland Musical Bijou. A song by Mr. M. H. Wilson, entitled, "I'm saddest when I sing," is this time offered to the public, and its plaintive but pleasing melody will probably render it a general favourite. We trust that this publication, which is issued in a very creditable style, will obtain the success it deserves.

The Singleton railway galop (Maitland musical bijou, no. 3) (Wilson, May 1863)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 May 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18695264

SINGLETON RAILWAY. THE MAY NUMBER of HILLCOAT'S "MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU" contains
THE SINGLETON RAILWAY GALOP, Composed expressly to commemorate the Opening of the GREAT NORTHERN EXTENSION,
And dedicated (by permission) TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE RIGHT HON. SIR JOHN YOUNG, BART.,
BY MARMADUKE H. WILSON. Price, 3s.
Non-subscribers are respectfully requested to forward their orders without delay to the undersigned, as only a limited number of copies will be issued.
J. W. HILLCOAT, Music Seller and Publisher, Opposite Ensign Office, High-street, W. Maitland.

"THE MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (7 May 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18695279

The last number of the Maitland Musical Bijou, just issued, consists of a composition appropriate to the event of this day, viz., the Singleton Railway Galop. It proceeds, like its predecessors, from the pen of Mr. Marmaduke Wilson, and is, like the others, got up in excellent style. A copy of it, the wrapper of which is printed in gold and bronze, upon white satin, for presentation to the Governor-in-Chief, to whom it is dedicated, is a handsome specimen of typography. The galop will, we understand, be played at the ball, this night, at Singleton; and we hope that the introduction will gain for it a popularity which the enterprise of the publisher deserves.

The royal wedding polka (Maitland musical bijou, no. 4) (Wilson, June 1863)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Edward and Alexandra of Denmark (marriage, Windsor, England, 10 March 1863

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 June 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18699499

THE ROYAL WEDDING POLKA. Price 2s. 6d. J. W. HILLCOAT, High-st., W. Maitland.

"THE MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (6 June 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18710175

We acknowledge with much pleasure the receipt of the June number of the "Maitland Musical Bijou." It contains the "Wedding Polka," and is printed in the very creditable style distinguishing previous issues of the same publication. The demand for new polkas would seem to be insatiable, if we may judge from the number of compositions of this class which the musical press has poured forth. Slight are the pretensions of many of these to merit or originality; but the "Wedding Polka," by Mr. M. H. Wilson, has, on both grounds, claims to popularity that will prevent it from being lost amongst the common run.

The echo (Wilson, July 1863)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (27 June 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18713423

MADLE. KRAMER will SING MARMADUKE H. WILSON'S NEW SONG, "THE ECHO," THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING.
THE ECHO! THE ECHO!! THE ECHO!!! Marmaduke H. Wilson's New Song.
MARMADUKE H. WILSON'S SONG - "THE ECHO." J. W. HILLCOAT'S, High-street.
"THE ECHO." MR. J. W. HILLCOAT respectfully acquaints the gentry that the above song will be ready for circulation on
MONDAY MORNING NEXT. Price, 2s. 6d. High-street, West Maitland.

ASSOCIATIONS: Marie Kramer (vocalist)

The Aberglasslyn schottische (Maitland musical bijou, no. 5) (Wilson, July 1863)

The Aberglasslyn schottische, composed by Marmaduke H. Wilson; The Maitland musical bijou, no. 5, July 1st, 1863 (West Maitland: J. W. Hillcoat, 1863); "Henry Thomas, printer, bookbinder, & machine-ruler, West Maitland."

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/38092749 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKvOWe3Gyl (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Thomas (Maitland printer); the music appears to have been printed from plates engraved in the same style and format, and probably using the same tool set, as in many sheet music editions published in Sydney by Jacob Richard Clarke from 1857 onwards; compare The heliotrope mazurka (Stanley, 1857); and The Columbian mazurka (Boulanger, 1857

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (30 June 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18701351

WILL BE PUBLISHED, on WEDNESDAY NEXT,
the 5th Number of the "MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU,"
containing the "Aberglasslyn Schottisches," Price, 2s. 6d.
- J. W. HILLCOAT.

[Unidentified titles] (? Maitland musical bijou, nos. 6-7) (September, October 1863)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (1 August 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18713273

THE Subscribers are respectfully informed that the
AUGUST NUMBER will NOT BE READY FOR ISSUE until after the arrival of the English mail.
- J. W. HILLCOAT, High-street.

Good bye (? Maitland musical bijou, no. 8) (Wilson, November 1863)

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"NEW SONG", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (17 November 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18702993

"Good Bye" is the title of a new song composed [by] Mr. M. H. Wilson, and published by Mr. Hillcoat as a number of the "Maitland Musical Bijou" . . .

Christmas polka mazurka (? Maitland musical bijou, no. 9) (Wilson, December 1863)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 December 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18700832

. . . WANTED, the Ladies to Purchase the Christmas Polka Mazurka, on Monday; Price, 2s. 6d.
WANTED it to be known, that the Christmas Polka Mazurka will be published on Monday.
WANTED - Wanted, 10th Edition of the popular Singleton Railway Galop, just published . . .

Australia, the land of my birth (Maitland musical bijou, no. 10) (Wilson, June 1864)

Australia the land of my birth, the music composed by Marmaduke H. Wilson (West Maitland: J. W. Hillcoat, [1864])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/6077325 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166638511 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Music probably punch engraved in Sydney by, or using the same equipment as elsewhere used by John Degotardi

Varsovianna (Maitland musical bijou, no. 11) (Wilson, June 1864)

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Anambah polka (Maitland musical bijou, no. 12) (Wilson, June 1864)

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The young pianist's repertoire (nos. 1-3 of a projected 12) (Wilson, June-July 1864)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 June 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18696600

PUBLISHED THIS DAY, the last Three numbers of the "MAITLAND MUSICAL BIJOU:"
No. 10 - "Australia, the Land of my Birth."
No. 11 - "Varsovianna."
No. 12 - "Anambah Polka."
J. W. HILLCOAT, 3710 High-street.

NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATION - THE YOUNG PIANIST'S REPERTOIRE,
published on the 1st and 15th of every month; price 1s.
To be completed in twelve numbers. No. 1 now ready. - J. W. HILLCOAT.

"MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 June 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18696618

Some time has passed since we had occasion to notice the publication of fresh numbers of the Maitland Musical Bijou. The series is now complete; the last three numbers being a song, - "Australia, the land of my birth," the "Anambah Polka," and a varsoviana by Mr. M. H. Wilson. Mr. Hillcoat has now issued the first part of a new musical publication - "The Young Pianist's Repertoire," a number of which will appear on the first and fifteenth of each month, the whole to be completed in twelve numbers. The "Repertoire" will furnish a graduated collection of music for practice, and may be considered as a supplement to the advanced instruction book. The first is a selection from the opera "l'Elisir d'Amore," arranged and marked for fingering by Mr. M. H. Wilson.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (2 July 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18705316

THE Young Pianist's Repertoire, Nos. 1,2, and 3, now ready. J. W. Hillcoat, High-steert.

The Goonoo Goonoo waltzes (Bateman, April 1865)

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"THE GOONOO GOONOO WALTZES", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (11 April 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18701456 

Mr. Hillcoat of this town, has just published a set of waltzes under the above name, dedicated by their composer, B. Bateman, Esq., to Mrs. P. G. King. They deserve to be popular on account of their pleasing character, and a brilliancy which does not involve too great difficulty of execution.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Bateman (composer, pianist)

The nervous cures quadrilles (Wilson, December 1865; May 1867)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (16 December 1865), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18712473

WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, THE "NERVOUS CURE" QUADRILLES,
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED. A real Merry Set for Christmas, J. W. HILLCOAT, High-street.

"THE NERVOUS CURES QUADRILLES", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (4 May 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18722499

We have received a copy of these new quadrilles, arranged by Mr. Marmaduke H. Wilson, and published by Mr. J. W Hillcoat, West Maitland. We can see that the music looks well printed and clear, but for any further test had to hand the piece over to some ladies to try it. Their verdict is that it is a very nice piece of dance music, lively and melodious, pleasant to play and easy to dance to. The tunes are adaptations of popular song tunes, principally of the Christy Minstrel songs, and some of them particularly lively, and provocative of dancing emotions.

I cannot mind my wheel, mother (Linley, 3rd edition, January 1867)

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[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (26 January 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18729935 

Third Edition of the Popular Song, "I CANNOT MIND MY WHEEL, MOTHER," just published. J. W. HILLCOAT, Musical Repository, High-street.

MUSIC: I cannot mind my wheel, mother (music by George Linley, earlier American edition)

HIME, Charles Edward (Charles Edward HIME; Charles HIME; C. E. HIME)

Pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer, musicseller (in England), commission agent (in Sydney)

Born Liverpool, Lancashire, England, c. 1829; son of Edward HINE and Priscilla ELKIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1852
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1853
Married Mary Henrietta SCRUTTON (1838-1928), St. Paul's, Redfern, NSW, 1 August 1857
Died Sydney, NSW, 10 December 1891, aged "62" / "64"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Edward+Hime+c1829-1891 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HIME-Charles-Edward (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Humphrey Hime (1761-1845, grandfather, musician, musicseller)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Liverpool Mail [Lancashire, England] (7 October 1848), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001300/18481007/014/0001 (PAYWALL)

REPAIRS OF PIANO-FORTES. MESSRS. HIME and SON
beg to announce that, in addition to their experienced workmen,
MR. CHARLES EDWARD HIME has just RETURNED from LONDON,
where he has been for the last Five Years in the Manufactory of MESSRS. JOHN BROADWOOD AND SONS,
and is now engaged to REPAIR PIANO-FORTES, at their MUSIC WAREHOUSE, No. 57, CHURCH-STREET,
where may be seen an Assortment by Broadwood and Sons, Collard and Collard, and Tomkison;
Also ADDISON'S ROYAL ALBERT PIANO-FORTE, which enables the Performer to TRANSPOSE ANY PIECE OF MUSIC INTO TEN DIFFERENT KEYS.
PIANO-FORTES AND HARPS LET OUT ON HIRE, AND TUNED IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.
NEW MUSIC FROM LONDON TWICE A-WEEK. A number of SECOND-HAND INSTRUMENTS ON SALE,
SECOND EDITION OF THE CHAMPAGNER POLKA.

ASSOCIATIONS: Broadwood and Sons (London pianoforte makers)

[Advertisement], Liverpool Albion [Lancashire, England] (6 May 1850), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003114/18500506/091/0001 (PAYWALL)

PIANO-FORTES. MESSRS. HIME and SON have received an entirely
NEW STOCK of PIANO-FORTES from the Manufactories of Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, Collard and Collard, and Thomas Tomkison,
embracing all the modern improvements and extension of compass.
They also have added to their Stock some very superior and highly-finished Instruments,
manufactured expressly for them by celebrated London Makers, which they offer at UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES.
Piano-fortes Repaired on the Premises by experienced Workmen.
N.B. - Just published, the celebrated Song of "MARY MAY," postage free for 2s.
57, CHURCH-STREET.

England census, 30 March 1851, Liverpool, Lancashire; UK National Archives, HO107/2180/348/50

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/17749904 (PAYWALL)

Seel Street No. 44 / Edward Hime / Head / Mar. / 68 / Music Seller / [born] London
Priscilla Hime / Wife / Mar. / 58 / Wife / [born] Jamaica
Julia / Daur. / Unm / 40 / At home // Sarah / Daur / Unm. / 33 / [At home] // [both born Liverpool Lancashire]
Henry Edward / Son / Unm. / 31 / Music Seller // Rosa / Daur. / Unm. / 37 / At Home / [both born Liverpool Lancashire]
Charles Edward [Hime] / Son / Unm. / 22 / Pianoforte Maker / [born Liverpool Lancashire]
Sophia / Daur / 21 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Hime (c. 1782-1867) and Priscilla Elkin (c. 1792-1879) married at the Great Synagogue, London, on 15 November 1809

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (16 September 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787192

A CARD. MR CHARLES HIME from Broadwood and Sons, London, and Hime and Son, Liverpool,
will undertake to repair and tune Piano Fortes during his short stay in Melbourne, previous to his departure for Sydney.
Address to Mrs. Cotterill, Boarding-house.

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 January 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788918 

PIANOFORTES TUNED AND REPAIRED. CHARLES E. HIME, of the firm of Hime and Son, Liverpool,
having had five years' experience in the manufactory of Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, London,
begs to inform the inhabitants of Melbourne, Geelong, and their vicinity,
that he is now prepared to resume his occupations, as Tuner and Repairer of Pianofortes,
in the same manner as at the above celebrated houses.
All letters addressed to C. E. Hime, care of Mr. Williams, Stationer, Collins-street, will be punctually attended to.

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (18 February 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60136679 

We, the undersigned Passengers per Melbourne Packet, (from Melbourne to Sydney via Twofold Bay,)
after encountering severe south-westerly winds, loss of sails, &c., and two days' unsuccessful attempts to reach the said Bay,
return our sincere thanks to Captain McLean, our commander, for his kind attention in the hour of trouble,
and at the same time for his prudence, in at once abandoning the idea and proceeding to Sydney . . .
[signed] . . . Charles E. Hime . . . February 16, 1853.

1857, marriages solemnized in the district of St. Paul's, Redfern, in the colony of New South Wales; register 1855-79; Anglican Diocese of Sydney Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61177/records/177565 (PAYWALL)

No. 48 / Redfern August 1 1857 / Charles Edward Hime / Bachelor / [born] England / Merchant's Clerk / Full age / Surry Hills / [son of] Edward & Priscilla (Elkin) Hime
Mary Henrietta Scrutton / Spinster / [born] Australia / - / Under age / Glebe / [daughter of] Robert Law & Mary ( ) Scrutton . . .

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 August 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12999076 

On the 1st instant, at St. Paul's, Redfern, by the Rev. A. H. Stephen, B.A., Charles Edward, fourth son of Edward Hime, Esq., of Liverpool, England, to Mary Henrietta, eldest daughter of R. L. Scrutton, Esq., of Glebe Road.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (3 June 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13013376

CREMORNE GARDENS - CREMORNE. -
The present proprietor being compelled by professional engagements to relinquish business,
these favourite and attractive grounds and premises are now TO LET.
Apply to C. E. HIME, Offices of Egan and Son, George-street.
N.B. Principals only treated with.

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13019217

On the 14th instant, at her residence, Marlborough-street, Surry Hills, Mrs. Charles E. Hime, of a daughter.

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (19 April 1859), 884

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228716585 

In the Insolvent Estate of Charles Edward Hime, of Marlborough-street, Surry Hills, commission agent . . .

Register, Darlinghurst Gaol, 1861; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1783/records/655818 (PAYWALL)

[1861] May 15 / No. 1088 / Charle Hime / Unsound mind / Confine 7 days . . .

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. MONDAY [5 January]", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 January 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13072049

Charles Hime, apprehended on warrant, charged with being a person of unsound mind, was required to give sureties of the peace or to be imprisoned seven days.

"WEEKLY REGISTER", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (30 October 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60877597 

We perceive, from a Liverpool exchange, that a gentleman famous in musical circles, had been gathered to his fathers at a ripe age. Mr. Benjamin Hime, for the last five and forty years, was one of the most extensive music publishers in the world; and with his brother, the late Mr. Edward Hime, was connected with most musical enterprises undertaken in England during that long period. An immense number of favourite songs had their origin in their establishment, and many of the most eminent composers and talented musical performers, were helped into light by the spirited enterprise and the liberality of these gentlemen. The Messrs. Hime had branch establishments in Liverpool, and St. Ann's-square, Manchester.

ASSOCIATIONS: Benjamin Hime (c. 1795-1871, musicseller, his father's brother)

Supreme Criminal Court, 12-22 August 1878; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/5325/records/189816 (PAYWALL)

No. 4604 / [1878 August / 22 / Charles E. Hime / 50 / [arrived per] Merlin / [committed] July 1 / Unlawfully stabbing / Guilty / 1 week imprisonment

Register of inmates, Government Asylums for the Infirm and Destitute, 1880-96, fol. 970; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8812/records/60778 (PAYWALL)

Hime, Charles E. / 64 / Hebrew / Born Liverpool came out 1852 to Victoria
arrived in N.S. Wales 1853 per "Mermaid" [? Merlin] passenger, widower [sic], 2 children, suffers from Malignant disease & debility /
[admitted] [26 November 1891] / [10 December 1891] Died / . . . Son Harry Charles Hine / Alice Burton Hine / Station St. Newtown

HINCHCLIFF, John (John HINCHCLIFF; J. HINCHLIFF; Mr. HINCHCLIFF; also HINCHCLIFFE)

Musician, vocalist

Born Wooldale, Yorkshire, England, 11 October 1834; baptised Christ church, New Mill, 26 December 1834; son of William HINCHCLIFF and Elizabeth HORSFALL
? Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 4 November 1847 (per Annie Wilson from Liverpool, 1 August)
Active Geelong, VIC, by late 1859
Died Mortlake, VIC, 4 February 1871, aged "36" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hinchcliff+1834-1871 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HINCHCLIFF-John (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized at New Mill in the township of Chepley [Shepley] in the parish of Kirk-burton in the county of York in the year 1834; register 1834-35, page 20; West Yorkshire Archives, Wakefield, WDP162/1/1/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2252/records/6139132 (PAYWALL)

No. 156 / 1834 Dec'r 26th born 11th Oct'r / John Son of / William & Elizabeth / Hinchcliff / Waterloo near Holmforth / Manufacturer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hinchcliff (d. Geelong, VIC, 6 December 1858) and Elizabeth Horsfall (d. VIC, 1861) married at Hooton Pagnell, Yorkshire, on 9 December 1830

"ORATORIO AT NEW MILL", Huddersfield Chronicle [Yorkshire, England] (25 January 1851), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000167/18510125/017/0005 (PAYWALL)

This musical treat took place (under the auspices of Mr. J. Hinchcliffe) in the National School-room, at New Mill, on Friday night week [17 January]. To gratify the lovers of sweet sound, the spirited projector had secured the services of Mrs. Parkes and Mrs. L. Peace, aided by Messrs. G. Milnes, W. Wood, and an efficient chorus. Their exertions were well seconded by an excellent band, and the oratorio gave great satisfaction to a small but respectable audience. We are sorry to hear the proceeds fell short of what had been anticipated.

England census, 30 March 1851, Cartworth, Holmfirth, Yorkshire; UK National Archives, HO107/2292/449/3

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/10612330 (PAYWALL)

Housefield House / William Hinchcliff / Head / Mar. / 46 / Woollen Manufacturer & Merchant / [born] Yorkshire Wooldale
Elizabeth [Hinchcliff] / Wife / Mar. / 51 / - / [born Yorkshire] Darfield
Hannah / Daur. / Unm. / 19 / - / [born Yorkshire Wooldale]
John / Son / Unm. / 16 / Woollen Cloth Manufacturer / [born Yorkshire Wooldale]
Jonas / Son / 14 // Edwin / Son / 12 // Joseph / Son / 9 / [all born Yorkshire Wooldale]

[Advertisement], Huddersfield Chronicle [Yorkshire, England] (11 February 1854), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000167/18540211/002/0004 (PAYWALL)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned DAVID HINCHCLIFF, WILLIAM HINCHCLIFF, and JOHN HINCHCLIFF, carrying on business together at Washpit Mill, near Holmfirth, and at Huddersfield, in the county of York, as Woollen Cloth Manufacturers, Fulling and Scribbling Millers and Merchants, under the first of "Hinchcliff Brothers," was this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent . . . [1 February 1854]

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 November 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141557 

November 4. - Annie Wilson, White Star ship, 1,198 tons, John Duckitt, from Liverpool 1st August, with 149 passengers in the intermediate and steerage. W. H. Hinchcliff, M.D., surgeon. H. T. Wilson and Co., agents.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Horsfall Hinchcliff (c. 1833-1876, elder brother) arrived in Melbourne on 4 November 1847 as surgeon on the Annie Wilson from Liverpool (1 August); John, though not listed as a passenger, perhaps came with him

"DEPARTURE FOR AUSTRALIA", Huddersfield Chronicle [Yorkshire, England] (27 February 1858), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000167/18580227/025/0005 (PAYWALL)

Yesterday (Friday) afternoon a number of persons presented themselves at the Holmfirth Railway Station, to witness the departure of Mr. Wm. Hinchcliff and family, of Housefield House, en route for Australia. Mr. Hinchcliff was recently in partnership with his brother, Mr. John Hinchcliffe - who emigrated four months ago - as woollen manufacturers, at Washpit Mill, and he now also quits his native valley for the "land of promise."

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hinchcliff (b. c. 1807; died St. Kilda, VIC, 15 June 1889, father's brother, uncle) had sailed with his family from Liverpool for Melbourne in the Herald at the end of October 1857, arriving on 20 February 1858; William Hinchcliff and family sailed on the Royal Saxon from Liverpool on 2 March 1858 for Melbourne

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (30 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7296858 

IF this Should meet the eye of JOHN MOSS, from Upper Thong, Yorkshire, or any of his acquaintances,
any information as to his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his cousin.
Address John Hinchliff, Post-office, Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Upper Thong (Yorkshire) next to New Mill and Holmfirth; so certainly either Hinchcliff or his uncle John above

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (16 April 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077383 

GRAND MONSTER CONCERT. BAND OF FIFTY PERFORMERS.
W. STONEHAM HAS to announce his First Grand Concert, to take place
ON MONDAY, 18TH APRIL, IN THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
On which occasion he will be assisted by all the musical talent available in Geelong, Melbourne, and Ballarat.
The Orchestra will be augmented by the assistance of the BAND of the 40th Regiment . . .
PROGRAMME. PART FIRST . . . 4. Song - "The Last Man," Mr. Hinchliff [sic] - Callcott . . .
9. Duo - "The Trumpet of Liberty," from Opera "Belisario," - Mrs. Hancock and Mr. Hinchliff - Donizetti . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Stoneham (flute); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Band of the 40th Regiment (military); Mechanics' Institute (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (25 June 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150079681 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY . . . THIRD GRAND CONCERT For the People, at the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, On Monday Evening, June 27, 1859,
PROGRAMME: PART I . . . Glee - "Winds gently Whisper" - Messrs. Badnall, Moore, and Hinchcliffe . . .
PART II . . . Glee - "The Mighty Conqueror" - Messrs. Hinchcliffe, Moore, and Badnall - Webbe

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Henry Badnall (amateur vocalist); Henry Byron Moore (vocalist); Geelong Recreative Society (association)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (15 October 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146566929 

THE Geelong Harmonic Society's Concert last night was in every way a great success. Mrs. Hancock sung, as she always does, with power and in perfect taste. Mrs. Goodliffe never appeared to better advantage. Mr. Ewart and Mr. Downing rendered invaluable aid. It is not usual to particularise minutely the efforts of amateurs, but in the case of Mr. J. Hinchcliff we feel justified in somewhat transgressing the rule by giving it as our candid opinion that in richness of tone his voice is not excelled by any singer, professional or otherwise, who has ever appeared in Geelong. In power, execution, and knowledge of music, he must of course give the pas to Mr. Farquharson, but there is a round reediness in Mr. Hinchcliff's voice exceedingly pleasing to listen to. The style in which the choir pulled together guided by the baton of Mr. I'Erson, showed what careful practice can do. The orchestra was supplemented by Mr. Johnston and a few others of the 40th, and the instrumentation was so much the more effective. In the "Creation" a great deal depends on the Orchestra; like all Germans, Haydn paid more attention to combined harmonies than to vocal solos although some of the latter in his great Oratorio are surpassingly sweet . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anne Goodliffe (vocalist); Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Bartholomew Joseph Downing (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Thomas William I'Erson (conductor); Henry Johnson (master, 40th band, as above); Geelong Harmonic Society (association);
see also "HOW JULIA AND I WENT TO THE CONCERT, AND WHAT WE THOUGHT OF IT", Geelong Advertiser (18 October 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146567464 

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (12 December 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146564775 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY . . . GRAND CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE.
BY THE GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION. Consisting of
Mrs. Goodliffe, Mr. Laurance, Mr. J. H. Turner, Mr. John Hinchcliffe.
Pianist - Mr. Plumstead.
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 1859.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Glee - Here In cool Grot - The Union - Lord Mornington . . .
Song - The Village Blacksmith - Mr. Hinchcliffe - Weiss
Glee - Hark the Lark - The Union - Cook . . .
Duet - Excelsior - Mrs. Goodliffe and Mr. Hinchcliffe . . .
PART II. Part Song - The Harp that once through Tara's Hall - The Union - Moore . . .
Duo - Voice of the Summer Wind - Messrs. Turner and Hinchcliffe - S. Glover
Song - The Wolf - Mr. Hinchcliffe . . .
Song - Friend of the Brave - Mr. Hinchcliffe - Calcot . . .
God Save the Queen - Solo and Chorus - The Union
Admission - One shilling. Reserved seats - Two shillings. Children and schools - Half-price . . .
W. S. JENKINS, Hon. Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hobson Turner (vocalist); Henry Plumstead (pianist); William Stitt Jenkins (secretary)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (23 December 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565811 

HANDEL'S "Messiah" was performed at the Harmonic Society's Concert last night, in a more perfect manner than it ever has been produced in Geelong. We do not remember any affair of the kind so deserving of unqualified praise in every particular. Madame Sarah Flower confirmed the opinion of all who are familiar with her fine contralto voice, and in the solo "He was despised" peculiarly distinguished herself. Mrs. Hancock must have noticed the warmth of welcome by the audience exhibited in a manner not the less gratifying perhaps, for being altogether ill accordant with the nature of the music. Mr. Farquharson with his glorious bass "like to the sound of a trumpet," and Mr. Sherwin with his powerful yet melodious tenor, all contributed to give a completeness to the Oratorio never before attainable here. The orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Gabb, and strengthened by Mr. Johnson and a few other musical veterans from Melbourne was to the solos and chorusses like a rich setting to the Diamond or Pearl, the glowing background to a sunny picture. Amidst such an array of stranger-talent, the maintenance of local reputation in the vocal department fell chiefly on the shoulders of Mr. Hinchcliff, who gave a very difficult recitative and air with very good force and expression. The chorusses partook of the general excellence of all other parts of the performance. We never heard the choir sing so well together, and we will probably not go far wrong in giving Mr. I'Erson and Mr. Gabb some portion of the credit for this. The second concert of the Society, consisting of operatic and other selections, takes place this evening, when all the celebrities of last night, and Madame Carandini in addition, will appear . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); John Gough Gabb (violin, leader); Maria Carandini (vocalist)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (6 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148791534 

The Harmonic Society's Concert of last night was one of those treats which the public could not possibly attain save through some such society's instrumentality. The first part consisted of the "Spring" and "Summer," from Haydn's Seasons; heard for the first time, it is believed, in Australia, and certainly the first time in Geelong . . . The solos were given by Mrs. Hancock, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Hinchcliff. Mrs. Hancock sang with her usual excellence. Mr. Williams' singing was characterised by a sustained equality rather than special effort in the gems confided to his care. Mr. Hinchcliff did full justice, to his part, and, in two or three of the solos surpassed, to our thinking, all previous attempts; and in the choruses - there was rather a small attendance of members by the way - his aid was invaluable . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (vocalist)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (26 December 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154884137 

The performance of the "Messiah" by the Philharmonic Society on Christmas Eve has become recognized as the proper accompaniment to the ushering in of the great Christmas Festival. It is difficult to conceive anything more appropriate, more solemn, and at the same time more enjoyable, in the purest and most refined sense of the term, than to listen to Handel's "Messiah," when rendered in a manner worthy of the great work entrusted to the performers. That condition the members of the Philharmonic most satisfactorily fulfilled on Monday evening . . . The Exhibition Building was crowded to excess by an appreciative audience . . . The chorus, which numbered about 200, was strong and thoroughly well disciplined, and contained voices which would, under less imposing circumstances, have done full justice to many of the solos. The instrumental portion was under the leadership of Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Lewis presided at the piano. Mr. Russell ably conducted the whole. Mr. Ewart gave the opening recitative, "Comfort ye, my people," in a rieh full voice, untainted by mannerism or affectation. Mr. Hinchcliffe was hardly so successful with the next solo; but in "For behold darkness shall cover the earth," he secured the very decided approbation of the audience . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Lucas Lewis (piano); John Russell (conductor); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 December 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5696086 

The annual Christmas performance of Handel's "Messiah" by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society took place in the Exhibition Building on Monday evening last. The attendance was extremely good, every part of the hall and galleries being crowded . . . Nearly all the bass solos were given by a Mr. Hinchcliffe, gentleman from Geelong, who is the possessor a grand bass voice, which, however, requires little more control; but there can be little doubt that he will take a high position among our vocal artists . . . The famous bass solos, "Why do the nations," and "The trumpet shall sound," were not quite successful, the performer, Mr. Angus, having hardly sufficient energy of manner or volume of voice . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Silvanus Angus (vocalist); and see also, "VALUABLE ART CRITICISM", Melbourne Punch (3 January 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174526102 

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (28 December 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148695073 

The usual annual performance of the "Messiah" by the Geelong Harmonic Society, takes place to-night, and no doubt from the names mentioned in the programme the performance will be highly satisfactory. Miss Bailey, who surprised delighted many of the audience on the occasion of her performing the Mass and Samson a few weeks since, will take the Soprano; tenor, Mr. Beaumont; contralto, Master Cooke, who sang the solos in the Messiah, in Melbourne, on Monday last, will also assist; and with our local basso, Mr. Hinchcliff (who carried such well deserved praise this week in Melbourne for his singing at the Exhibition building, before three thousand persons), we are certain the concert will be as successful a one as the Society have ever given. The band and chorus will be supplemented by several Melbourne professionals and amateurs, and every endeavor has been made to make the Oratorio as perfect as possible.

ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Bailey (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (vocalist); Charles Cook (vocalist)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (6 April 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148697555 

A meeting of the congregation of Trinity Church, Free Church of England, took place on Thursday evening, in the church, Latrobe-terrace . . . Several votes of thanks were passed to various individuals who had contributed presents to the church during the year, including Mr. Anthony for a clock, also the donor of a notice board and painting same, Mr. Scoltock for gas fittings, and to Mr. Hinchcliff for his past services in the choir, and hoping that he might soon recover sufficiently to return . . .

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (24 December 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149720439 

There was but a moderate audience in the Mechanics' Institute, last evening, to hear "the Messiah," as produced by the Geelong Harmonic Society. It was a pity, for the oratorio was well sustained throughout . . . and Mr. Hinchcliffe, whom we familiarly leave to the last, was equal to the occasion, and particularly in "Why do the nations," he was very effective. The final chorusses, "Worthy is the Lamb," and the "Hallelujah," were both splendidly rendered.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (5 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148903771 

The concert last night at the Mechanics' Institute was supported with oue exception wholly by local talent, and it is certainly none the less gratifying on that account to have to record its unequivocal success . . . A duetto from Lucia di Lammermoor by Miss Chalker and Mr. Hinchcliff, was very beautifully given . . . Mr. Hinchcliff never sung better, and the audience testified the pleasure they felt at once more seeing him in a professional character, by the loud plaudits they bestowed on him . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marie Chalker (vocalist)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (14 October 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148768934 

The visit of the Bishop this day will be an object of great interest to the Episcopalian body in this town . . . The evening meeting will no doubt be attended by a much larger number than would afford to take part in the more expensive entertainment in the Metropolis . . . An able corps musicale, including the highly popular names of Messrs. H. B. Moore and Hinchcliff, will be present to supply what is considered such an essential feature in these gatherings - viz., well executed vocal music.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Perry (bishop)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (14 June 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150405873 

In a financial point of view, the literary and musical entertainment, in aid of the building fund of Christ Church Schools, will not prove so successful an affair as its projectors might have been led to anticipate. The audience, however, though, not numerous, was highly respectable. The programme included some choice musical morceaux, among them the "Stirrup Cup," excellently rendered by Mr. Hinchcliffe, and "The Wreck of the Hesperus," by Mr. Moxon . . . Mr. Hobday, as an accompanyist, sustained his well deserved reputation.

ASSOCIATIONS: Septimus Moxon (vocalist); Joseph Hobday (pianist, accompanist)

"BALLARAT (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)", Geelong Advertiser (20 March 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150647711 

The Harmonic Society intend, on the night of Good Friday, to produce the oratorio of "Samson," and I hear that Mr. Hinchcliffe, of Geelong, has consented to undertake some of the bass solos.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ballarat Harmonic Society (association)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (6 May 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148881121 

This being Ascension Day it has been announced that there will be a full evening service at Christ Church, when the public will have an opportunity, always afforded on this anniversary, of hearing in a weekday the capabilities of Courcelle's organ, erected four years since in that church, as well as the choir under the superintendence of Mr. Hinchcliffe. The proper Psalms will he chanted, and the services will be Clarke Whitefeld's Cantate and Deus Misereatur. Two Anthems will be introduced after the third Collect and after the sermon. The former is to be Kent's, from Mat. xxv verses 31-45 - "When the Son of man shall come," and Pring's, from the Communion Service, "With Angels and Archangels."

ASSOCIATIONS: John Courcelle (1823-1883, English organbuilder); Music in Anglican churches (general)

? "NEW INSOLVENTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (25 May 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188569410 

John Hinchcliffe, of South Geelong, carrier. Liabilities, £78 14s; assets, £10; deficiency, £68 14s.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (28 August 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433801 

The meeting convened for last evening, for the formation of a Philharmonic Society, was well attended. The chief business was the election of a conductor, and there can be but one opinion that on this gentleman the success of the society will greatly depend. Mr. Kaye, of Melbourne, was proposed, and there is little doubt his acknowledged talent as a conductor would have ensured his election, had he not neglected to answer Mr. Medcalf's letter as to the time he would be able to devote to the tuition of the members. As it was Mr. Hinchcliff was elected. We have known this gentleman as a vocalist for many years, and regret that his fine voice will be missed from the choruses - he is a first-rate musician, but we have not yet seen him occupy the responsible, and to a new beginner, trying position of a conductor. Doubtless, however, he will do his best, and more cannot be asked of him. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Kaye (musician); Geelong Philharmonic Society (association)

"GEELONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (28 August 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433802 

. . . Mr. Lyons seconded Mr. Field's amendment that Mr. Hinchcliff be conductor . . . and on the motion and amendment being put, Mr. Hinchliffe was elected by 13 to 3. Mr. Hinchcliffe returned thanks - He was much obliged to them for the compliment they had paid him. He would do the duty willingly to the best of his ability, and was sorry his health was not strong enough to allow him to use his voice and join in the choruses . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (15 September 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150657469

The first annual meeting of the members of the Philharmonic Society was held on Wednesday evening, in the class-room of the Mechanics' Institute . . . The secretary read the following report of the years' proceedings: . . .
We have to congratulate ourselves on having, in spite of all, gained a reputation which should only increase as the society grows older. To a great decree this success has been owing to our former conductor, Mr. Jno. Hinchcliff, and our present one, Mr. W. Field - who was unanimously appointed by the committee when Mr. Hinchcliff was obliged, much to the regret of the society, to resign on account of ill-health . . .

"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (7 February 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150655473 

Great sorrow was felt in town yesterday when the news got about that Mr. John Hinchcliff, the celebrated bass singer had been killed by a fall from his horse. It appears that on Saturday morning he was riding near Mortlake, when his horse shied and threw him violently to the ground, breaking the unfortunate gentleman's neck and causing instantaneous death. Mr. Hinchcliff was for many years the leading bass singer in this town, and as an amateur had not his equal in the colony. He was a leading member of the old Philharmonic Society, and scores upon scores of times gave his services as a vocalist when a charitable object was in view. Christ Church choir was never so popular as when he sang in it; and the very part that he was going to sing anywhere was quite sufficient to draw an audience. That popular vocalist, Mr. Farquharson once said of Mr. Hinchcliff that he had the best bass voice in these colonies; and there is no doubt that had he chosen to have gone upon the operatic stage he would have made a name for himself. When the present Philharmonic Society was formed, Mr. Hinchcliff was elected conductor, but ill-health caused him to resign shortly after he had been elected. The poor fellow sang his last note at Caramut, on Friday evening, where a concert was given for a charitable purpose. The funeral, which is to be conducted by Mr. Hudson, will leave Belmont this morning, and will pass through the town. It is probable that it will stop at Christ Church, where the funeral service will be held, and the leading members of the Philharmonic Society will take their places in the choir.

"THE COUNTRY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (7 February 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244805974 

Mr. John Hinclicliff, the well-known amateur vocalist at Geelong, was on a visit to his brother near Mortlake, on Saturday last, when, being out riding, he was killed by a fall from his horse. He will be buried at Geelong to-day.

"THE LATE MR. J. HINCHCLIFF", Geelong Advertiser (8 February 1871), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150657514 

The funeral of the late Mr. J. Hinchcliff took place yesterday, but owing to the wet weather that prevailed the attendance of mourners was not a tenth part so great as it would have been if the sun had shone upon the last obsequies of our great basso. It was announced that the cortege would pass through Belmont at nine o'clock, but owing to the tempestuous weather no stop was made, and at seven o'clock the funeral passed through that township, and stayed for a while at the Terminus Hotel. At half-past nine o'clock Christ Church began to fill with the friends of the deceased. Few but friends would have ventured out to pay the last token of respect to one who, in some respects, will be long unequalled in this colony. The members of the Philharmonic Society attended to chant an anthem that Mr. John Hinchcliff had often taken a leading part in. To criticise their effort on so melancholy an occasion would be most unfair. They were too affected to do justice to "Mourn ye afflicted children," from Judas Maccabaeus, and never did we see the Rev. G. Goodman so overcome by his feelings as he was when reading the funeral service of the Church of England. The service over, he delivered the following address: -

"There is no one whose retiring and modest disposition would have made him shrink from being the subject of what is called a funeral sermon more than the lamented man whose sudden decease has brought us together on this melancholy occasion. Public addresses are commonly made in reference to persons eminent for piety, or brilliant talent, or public usefulness. Our lamented friend would have claimed none of these distinctions, but it is right to speak a word about him as one who "did his duty in that state of life in which it pleased God to call him." We owe him a debt of gratitude as one who in an unobtrusive manner, and whilst fulfilling ordinary mercantile duties, did much to promote in the community a love of the highest order of music, both sacred and classical, as well as by his special talent to raise the standard at vocal, performance. Years must elapse before we forget the tone of his manly voice, the clear articulation of his syllables, the skilful management of the vocal organs that seemed to accomplish, by natural intuition, richness and accuracy that vocalists commonly attain only by years of scientific culture. There were few departments of vocal mnsic that he did not attempt with more or less success, but his tastes scarcely inclined to the florid style of the Italian school or the playfulness of the French. With the subtlety of the German tone of thought he was scarcely fitted to grasp; but with what may be called the music of our native country, he was, as an Englishman, thoroughly at home. Handel, Haydn, and Mendelssohn were Germans by birth, but the oratorio, of which they were the great masters, has only been naturalised on English soil. And here the talent of John Hinchcliff found its full scope. While his body lies in that coffin, we seem to recall his thrilling tones in the splendid bass solo of the Messiah, words which are now so pointedly significant: - "The trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed; for this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality." We cannot say of our friend that he was a man of enthusiasm, for his temperament was altogether of an opposite type, but there was in him a deep-seated love for music in all its noblest developments; a steady perseverance in mastering its difficulties; and this showed itself especially in the old cathedral chant or service, as well as in the German chorale or popular English psalm tune. He never disdained the difficulties of ordinary chanting. He knew that for a number of voices to keep together syllable by syllable, in the chanting of psalms, without the help of metrical arrangement, was no easy task. I have attended Divine service in many English cathedrals and college chapels, but never have I heard one whose performances was in this particular more masterly. Who can doubt that he has left the impress of his genius on this town? It is a most pleasing and at the same time emphatic tribute to his memory that our Philharmonic Society (never so effective as now) should assemble to sing one of those anthems at his funeral obsequies that in life he so dearly loved, and I am very certain that there is not one of that society that does not feel as if a brother had been snatched away. John Hinchcliff was a genial friend. His nature was of a retiring order; he was unobtrusive, sparing in his words, but no one can forget his cordial manner and his winning smile. He was essentially modest. He never wooed applause or courted admiration, but he won them both in unsparing measure. Above all, there was a kindness of disposition, a power of conciliating those around him, and a shrinking from saying behind a man's back what he would not say openly to his face. He was one who always made friends, but never to my knowledge made an enemy. He had singular tenacity of purpose, an extreme unwillingness to give up what he thought right or expedient, but this was never combined with harshness, nor in his dealings with others did he ever act in such a way as to give pain or leave a sting behind. This I can say, after an intimate connection with him in this church of more than five years. I shall not easily forget the effort which he made to see me, and bid a farewell, on the evening of his final departure from this town. There was more than ordinary friendliness in the shake of his hand, whilst he expressed an earnest wish soon to be amongst us again. Alas; how has that wish been set aside . . ."

At the conclusion of the address the magnificent organ, played upon by Mr. Goodall, gave vent to the "Dead March," and, as the solemn strains resounded through the aisles, there was scarcely an eye that did not shed a tear for John Hinchcliff. The funeral cortege moved from Christ Church to the Western Cemetery . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Goodman (cleric); William Daniel Goodall (organist);
see also "LINES ON THE DEATH OF JOHN HINCHCLIFFE", Hamilton Spectator [VIC] (25 February 1871), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196302236 

"THE LATE MR. HINCHCLIFF", Geelong Advertiser (9 February 1871), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150656446 

The following particulars have come to hand relative to the late Mr. John Hinchcliff. It will be understood that he has been residing at Mortlake with two bachelor brothers, Dr. Hinchcliff and Mr. Joseph Hinchcliff. On Friday evening, Feb. 3rd, the three brothers were at Caramut, at a distance of twenty-three miles from Mortlake. At this place a concert was held for a charitable object, when Mr. Hinchcliff took a leading part. It must be observed that this lamented gentleman had latterly improved considerably in his health, having lost the symptoms of an asthmatic cough with which he was troubled when resident in Geelong. Of tubercular disease there never had been any trace. His looks, too, betokened the improvement, for he was as brown as a gipsy, and received on all sides congratulations on his good looks. This gave him a corresponding elation of spirits, and at the Caramut concert he seemed to feel as one who was rejoicing in the restoration of his former strength, and as one who was present, remarked, sang magnificently, and in a style worthy of his best days. Such efforts could not fail to rouse the most phlegmatic audience, and the encores evidently extended the programme. Twenty-three miles had to be traversed afterwards, and it was half past four before the over-taxed vocalist retired to rest. He then confessed, as might well be expected, to a feeling of fatigue. His brother Joseph was engaged on Saturday as one of a Mortlake eleven to play at a cricket match at Terang, when John was to officiate as scorer. This involved a ride of fifteen or sixteen miles in a direction opposite to Caramut, and at six in the morning Joseph Hinchcliff, with a consideration that does him credit, left his brother to his unbroken slumbers and proceeded alone to the cricket match. At eight o'clock the intended scorer opened his eyes to the fact that he had been left behind, an arrangement in which he was not disposed to acquiesce. A hasty cup of tea sufficed for the breakfast, and by nine he was mounted on a fast trotting pony en route to the cricket match. When a mile and a-half from Mortlake, his cap, which was not one he usually wore, flew off and the unfortunate man, who was no adept in equestrianism, pulled up so suddenly as nearly to throw the horse upon his haunches. He was not prepared for the sudden stoppage, and his momentum sent him over the head of the animal, at a place where the road been newly metalled. A farmer's wife was standing at the door of a cottage, by the ride of the road, and chanced to watch the whole proceeding. She at once with characteristic promptness, ran to his assistance, bathed his head, which was bleeding profusely from a deeply incised scalp wound. He faintly said "That will do, thank you," and then passed into a state of coma, which with one slight exception continued till his death, which took place at 6 p.m. the same day. Most unfortunately, Dr. Hinchcliff had been compelled to remain at Caramut by a professional engagement; but Dr. Rodd, of Mortlake, was in attendance, and found that besides the scalp wound there was congestion of the brain, from which the patient never rallied. He had been brought back to his brother's house when the untoward absence of the family - for an unmarried sister who usually resides with them was on a visit in Melbourne - was compensated by the unremitting attentions of Dr. Rodd and the Rev. J. M. Donaldson, till Dr. Hinchcliff could be sent for. The rev. gentleman mentioned remained till the last struggle, and attended the brothers on their melancholy journey to Geelong. We may add that on Sunday morning the accomplished organist, Mr. F. W. Towers will play the Dead March in Saul, in Christ Church here, in connection with this event. Other appropriate marches, hymns, &c., will be played in the evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Horsfall Hinchcliff (c. 1833-1876); Joseph Hinchcliff (1841-1912); Frederick Wilson Towers (organist)

"THE LATE MR. J. HINCHCLIFF", Huddersfield Daily Examiner [Yorkshire, England] (1 May 1871), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000901/18710501/030/0003 (PAYWALL)

We learn from the "Geelong Advertiser" that in the early part of February, Mr. J. Hinchcliff, brother of Dr. Hinchcliff, a magistrate at Mortlake, Victoria, Australia, and a son of Mr. William Hinchcliff, formerly of Horsfield House [sic], Holmfirth, was killed by falling from horseback. We copy the following from the "Advertiser:"
- Great sorrow was felt in Geelong, on Monday, when the news got about that Mr. John Hinchcliff, the celebrated bass singer, had been killed by a fall from his horse . . .

HINCKESMAN, Maria (Miss HINCKESMAN; HINCKESMANN) see main page Maria HINCKESMAN

HINGSTON, James (James HINGSTON; also HERRGSTON; HIRRGSTON)

Musician, bandsman, Band of the 40th Regiment

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 5 November 1852 (per Vulcan, from Cork)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 18 July 1860 (per City of Hobart, for New Zealand)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Hingston+40th+Regiment (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HINGSTON-James (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 40th Regiment (second tour)

DISAMBIGUATION: James Hingston (travel writer, also arrived VIC 1852)

Documentation:

Pay-list of the 40th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1853; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5364

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1592569796 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2969 / Hingston James / . . . Band

Pay-list of the 40th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1859; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5373

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1587868803 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2969 / Hingston James / . . . [band not indicated]

Inquest, John James Sutherland, 28 November 1859; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/582CD9EE-F1C0-11E9-AE98-73E78154A287?image=2 (DIGITISED)

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 the Band. I saw deceased lying upon the pavement. I heard his head strike and looked around and found him lying as described. I did not see any one strike him. We were all carrying our instruments. [signed] James Hingston.

"CORONER'S INQUESTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (29 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154878898 

Dr. Youl, City Coroner, held an inquest at Little Bourke street yesterday on the body of one John James Sutherland, who died on Saturday last under What appeared to be somewhat suspicious circumstances . . .
William Robert Shaw, shoeblack: I knew deceased. His age was about twenty-seven years. He was not married. He was a shoeblack. He lived in the same house with me. On Friday night last, at about half-past nine, the deceased was brought home. He was drunk. He went to bed on Friday night as soon as he came home. He remained in bed. On Saturday morning I found him quite insensible. At noon when I again saw him he had convulsive fits. I bathed his head during the greater part of Saturday afternoon. He died about four o'clock . . .
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. I heard his head strike, and looked around and found him lying as described. I did not see any one strike him. We were all carrying our instruments.
John Pronayne, sworn: I am in the band of the 40th regiment. On passing the Bush Inn, in Elizabeth street, on Friday night last, a drunken man came staggering down. He came in contact with a box I was carrying and fell on the pavement. No one pushed him. I had both my hands engaged with the music and instruments.
This closed the evidence, and the jury returned a verdict that deceased met his death from a fracture of the skull received on the 25th inst., by accidentally falling on the pavement in Elizabeth street.

"FATAL ACCIDENT, THROUGH INTEMPERANCE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (29 November 1859), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5692625 

. . . James Hirrgston, one of the band of the 40th, corroborated the previous evidence . . .

"WAIKATO (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Camp Te Awamutu, August 18, 1865", New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (29 August 1865), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18650829.2.13 

On yesterday, 15th August, a coroner's inquest was convened at Ngahinapouri, before Edward Waddington, Esq., district coroner, and a respectable military jury, for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of death, and identifying the body of a man who had been found in the river Waipu, near the military station referred to . . .
James Hingston, being sworn, said: I am a private in the 40th Regiment, now stationed at Ngahinapouri. Yesterday, about one o'clock, I saw something floating down the river. I pulled the canoe over, ana found it was the body of a man, I called to some men of the detachment, who assisted me to take the body from the water. I left it on the other side of the river, where a tent Was pitched for its reception. I was not acquainted with deceased . . .

HIRST, George Robert (George Robert HIRST; George R. HIRST; G. R. HIRST; also HURST; J. R. HURST [sic])

Musical amateur, secretary Sydney Choral Society, merchant, wool broker

Born Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 23 February 1820; baptised Leeds, 23 May 1820; son of George HIRST and Ann DENTON
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 15 January 1843 (per Glenswilly, from Plymouth, 6 September 1842, via Port Phillip, 3 January)
Married Caroline Louisa TUCKER (1822-1893), Christ church St. Lawrence, Sydney, NSW, 2 July 1845
Died Woollahra, NSW, 16 July 1874, aged "54"

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish church of Leeds in the county of York in the year 1820; register 1820, page 529; West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, RDP68/3A/3

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2252/records/5326193 (PAYWALL)

No. 675 / 1820 23rd May / Born 23d Feb'y 1820 / George Robert son of / George & Ann / Hirst / Queen's Square / Merchant . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (20 January 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37117359 

NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE undersigned hereby give Notice that he has this day formed a Co-partnership with Mr. George Robert Hirst,
and that from this date his business will be carried on under the Firm of Eccleston and Hirst.
J. H. ECCLESTON, Queen-street, Jan. 1, 1843.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Australian (16 January 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37114936 

JAN. 15. - The ship Glenswilly, McNeil, master, from Plymouth, September 6, and Port Phillip the 3rd instant, with merchandise. Passengers: . . . and Hurst . . . and one steerage.

[Advertisement], The Australian (5 May 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37114236 

NOTICE. AS mistakes are constantly occurring, by parties supposing that my partner is Mr. William Hirst, of the Firm of Hirst and Co., of Queen-street;
I hereby give notice that neither I, or my partner, Mr. G. R. Hirst, who arrived here per Glenswilly, in January last, are in any way connected with that gentleman.
(Signed) J. H. ECCLESTON. Queen-street, 4th May, 1843.

"MARRIAGES", Commercial Journal and General Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (5 July 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228141869 

On Wednesday, the 2nd instant, at Christ Church, St. Lawrence, by the Rev. W. H. Walsh, George Robert, eldest son of George Hirst, Esq., Leeds, to Caroline Louisa, youngest daughter of W. Tucker, Esq., Exeter.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 September 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12898938 

SYDNEY CHORAL SOCIETY. NOTICE. - In consequence of Wednesday next being the Feast of St. Michael and all Angels,
the usual weekly practice of the Society will take place on Thursday evening, the 30th instant.
GEORGE R. HIRST, Honorary Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sydney Choral Society (association); Music in Christ church St. Lawrence (Sydney)

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (3 March 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37127248 

SYDNEY CHORAL SOCIETY. -
Notice is hereby given that no tickets for the ensuing visitors' night will be issued to any member who has not compiled with rule No. 27,
which provides that "No member whose subscription is in arrear, can be admitted to the practice of the Society until such subscription be paid up."
By order of the Committee,
GEORGE R. HIRST, Honorary Secretary.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 July 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13342716 

HIRST. - July 16, at Woollahra, George R. Hirst, aged 54.

"MR. GEORGE R. HIRST", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 July 1874), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13342743 

We regret to have to record the death of this gentleman. Mr. Hirst carried on the business of a wool broker in this city for more than thirty years, and was much respected by the commercial community. He was a frequent contributor of wool articles to this journal, and they were highly estimated for the care and correctness with which they were written.

HITCHCOCK, George Michelmore (George Michelmore HITCHCOCK; George M. HITCHCOCK; G. M. HITCHCOCK)

Musical amateur, merchant, draper

Born Barnstaple, Devon, England, 7 October 1831; son of William HITCHCOCK and Mary Elizabeth TOPE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 11 May 1850 (per Amity Hall, from London, via Adelaide, 7 May)
Married Annie LOWE, Geelong, VIC, 31 August 1859
Died Geelong, VIC, 8 May 1912

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HITCHCOCK, Walter Michelmore (Walter Michelmore HITCHCOCK; Walter M. HITCHCOCK; W. M. HITCHCOCK)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, merchant

Born England, 11 August 1832; baptised Christ Church, St. Marylebone, 20 January 1833; son of William HITCHCOCK and Mary Elizabeth TOPE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 11 May 1850 (per Amity Hall, from London, via Adelaide, 7 May)
Married [1] Mary BURROW (d. 1858), Geelong, VIC, 1857
Married [2] Amelia WOOLLARD (1835-1908), Geelong, VIC, 1860
Died Weston super Mare, England, 1923, aged "91/92"

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in Christ Church, in the parish of St. Mary-le-Bone, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1833; register 1827-36, page 6; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/4949777 (PAYWALL)

No. 42 / [1833 Jan'y 20th] Walter Michelmore Son of / William & Mary Elizabeth / Hitchcock / 18 St. John's Wood Road / Gent. / . . . Born 11 Aug'st 1832

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hitchcock (1810-1867) and Mary Elizabeth Tope (1807-1851) married by c. 1830

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 May 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4767505 

May 11. - "Amity Hall," barque, 420 tons, A. Johnson, commander, from London, via Adelaide, 7th instant. Passengers - cabin . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, family, and servant . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (8 June 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93137935 

HITCHCOCK, BROTHERS & CO.'s FIRST REPORT. -
William Hitchcock, George Michelmore Hitchcock, and Walter Michelmore Hitchcock, from Manchester and London
respectfully notify to the Port Phillip district their arrival with a cargo of miscellaneous merchandise,
and their intention to trade under the firm of Hitchcock, Brothers & Co.
To carry out this object they have secured those eligible and capacious premises lately known as the Sir William Wallace Hotel, opposite the Union Bank, Geelong which are now being adapted for their use.
Among their stock will be found, plain, corrugated and perforated Zinc - Tools, Ironmongery and Agricultural Implements - Paints and Paper hangings - Guns and Sadlery - Drapery and Haberdashery - Boots and Shoes, and ready made clothes, Woollen Cloths, &c. &c. &c.
HITCHCOCK, BROTHERS & CO. General Dealers, Wool Brokers and Merchants, Opposite the Union Bank, Geelong.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (18 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91868257 

MUSIC. - The Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society require a quantity of MUSIC COPIED.
Parties capable of undertaking the same are requested to call at Mr HOBDAY'S, Yarra-street, opposite the Wesleyan Chapel.
WALTER M. HITCHCOCK, Honorary Secretary. Geelong, 17th July, 1855.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Hobday (musician); Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society (association)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (30 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91869524 

NOTICE. GEELONG SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.
- An elementary singing class, in connection with the above Society, will be formed on
TUESDAY evening next, at half-past seven o'clock, in the Scotch School-room, Yarra street.
Persons desirous of joining are requested to attend.
Teacher, Mr. JOHN ROGERS, Conductor of the above Society.
WALTER M. HITCHCOCK, Hon. Sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rogers (conductor)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (15 September 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91866410 

GRAND SACRED CONCERT. 70 Performers
The members of the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society respectfully announce they will give their
second Grand Concert (in aid of the funds of the Society)
in the McKILLOP-STREET CHAPEL, on THURSDAY, 27th instant,
on which occasion they will perform (assisted by talented musicians from Melbourne),
Haydn's magnificent Oratorio THE CREATION . . .
WALTER M. HITCHCOCK, Hon. Sec.

"GEELONG SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (6 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93143122 

The half-yearly meeting of the above Society took place in the Wesleyan School Room, Ryrie-street, on Monday, May 26th . . . The term of the officers of the society having expired, the following gentlemen were elected for the ensuing six months: - . . . Librarian, Mr. W. M. Hitchcock . . . Trustees, Mr. Georg Mercer, Mr. W. M. Hitchcock.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Mercer (member)

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (5 January 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150074918 

The annual meeting of the Geelong Philharmonic Society was held last evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, Mr. Hitchcock, the President, in the chair . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Philharmonic Society (association)

"MARRIED", Geelong Advertiser (1 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565124 

On the 31st August, by special licence, at Boorangoop, Geelong, by the Rev. Wm. Hill, Wesleyan Minister, George Michelmore Hitchcock, of Geelong, to Ann, second daughter of John Lowe, Esq.

"GEELONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (28 August 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150433802 

About thirty ladies and gentlemen, including many of our best known amateur vocalists and musicians, attended the meeting called for last evening in the class room of the Mechanics' Institute, for the purpose of forming a Philharmonic Society. Mr. Geo. Hitchcock occupied the chair . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE . . .", Geelong Advertiser (9 September 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150657973 

SIR, - The musical treat provided by the above society at their concert on Wednesday deserves some public recognition beyond the report of the entertainment already given in your columns. The primary object aimed at was, of course, to benefit the building fund of the Mechanics', and though in consequence of the state of the weather this was not secured, yet, as one of the committee of the institute, I feel none the less grateful for the generous and efficient services rendered on this and other occasions by the Philharmonic Society. I cannot but think it exceedingly creditable to the town that we have amongst us so many animated with such a love for music, as to unite for mutual instruction, qualifying themselves thus to administer to the enjoyment of both the visitors and residents of Geelong. On some future occasion, when the society may again come before the public, I feel certain that neither the gratification afforded in the past will be forgotten, nor the sacrifice its members make week by week, sparing neither time nor trouble to carry out successfully the objects they have in view. The new arrangement of the hall will, I trust, lead to many similar, gatherings, so that we may have rendered from time to time through the instrumentality of the society those choice selections of oratorios and operatic music which many would otherwise be entire strangers to, and which only require to be known to be appreciated.
- I am, &c.,
GEO. M. HITCHCOCK.

"GEELONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (14 September 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147372302 

The third annual meeting of subscribers to the Philharmonic Society was held last (Friday) evening in the society's room . . . Mr. Hitchcock moved the adoption of the report, with the addition thanking Mr. Andrews, and said it appeared to him that considered musically the society during the past year had been most successful. He was only an amateur in music, but the concerts at which he had been present he had much enjoyed; and although financially the society had not been so successful as could have been wished, they stood well with the public, and he hoped would be more prosperous in the future. If the members would only work in keeping the society before the public they would increase its importance, as it was, he was sure the society filled up a gap which they would be sorry to see exist in the town, and he wished it every success . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert James Andrews (leader)

"DEATH OF MR. G. M. HITCHCOCK", Geelong Advertiser (8 May 1912), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148715368 

With profound regret we have to announce that Mr. G. M. Hitchcock died at his residence, "Roslyn," this morning . . . George Michelmore Hitchcock was born at Barnstaple, Devonshire, England, on October 7th, 1831, and was the son of William Hitchcock, of South Moulton. He was educated in England, and in 1850 with his father migrated to Australia in the ship Amity Hall. They came immediately to Geelong, and settled down to the drapery business before the gold rush had set in. Shortly afterwards he entered into partnership with the late William Bright, and the firm took the name which has since been a household word in the mercantile records of Victoria. Though deeply engrossed in a growing business, Mr. Hitchcock found time to perform valuable work for philanthropic and charitable institutions, and in public affairs generally he took a keen and active interest . . . On the resuscitation of the Geelong Mechanics' Institute in 1854, Mr. Hitchcock became associated with the committee, and ever since has been one of its respected counsellors . . . The finest side of Geelong's "grand old man" was seen in his support of charities. His public acts of charity were many; what he did unostentatiously were legion. A very considerable portion of his income went in helping the needy and afflicted, and few appeals escaped his notice . . . The late Mr. Hitchcock was one of the picturesque figures of Methodism. He has been the chief pillar of Yarra-street Church, and one of the mainstays of the circuit . . . Through his liberality the building was often renovated, the fine choir stalls were given by him, and the furnishing of the sanctuary found him a ready giver year after year . . . On his 80th birthday . . . he signified his thanks to his Maker for a long life and good health by liquidating the debt of £387/11/9 on the church buildings, despite that only a few months before he had paid £120 for the enlargement of the choir gallery . . . In 1859 he married Miss Annie Lowe, daughter of the late Hon. John Lowe, of St. Alban's . . .

"MR. WALTER HITCHCOCK. DEATH IN LONDON. Geelong, Tuesday", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (18 July 1923), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213820423 

News was received this afternoon of the death of Mr. Walter M . Hitchcock, (uncle of Alderman Howard Hitchcock, of Geelong) in London. The deceased was in his 92nd year, and for his many years of service in London became known in that city as Geelong's agent-general . . .

HITCHINS, Fortescue (? John HITCHINS; Fortescue HITCHINS; F. HITCHINS; Mr. HITCHINS; HITCHENS)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, guitarist, artist, painter

Born c. 1823
Active Melbourne, VIC, by c. 1853
Active Maitland, NSW, by c. 1856
Died Maitland, NSW, 19/20 June 1870, aged "47"

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https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1485506 (NLA persistent identifier)

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DISAMBIGUATION: Fortescue Hitchins (born St. Austell, Cornwall, England, 1842; died Auckland, NZ, 1865)

HITCHINS, Mrs. Fortescue (Mrs. Fortescue HITCHINS; Mrs. F. HITCHINS; Mrs. HITCHENS)

Artist, painter

Active Melbourne, VIC, by c. 1853
Active Maitland, NSW, by c. 1856
Active Sydney, NSW, until c. 1880 or later

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1489608 (NLA persistent identifier)

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DISAMBIGUATION: Sophia Hitchins (Mrs. Alfred Hitchins, died West Maitland, NSW, 26 April 1869)

Documentation:

"THE EXHIBITION", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 July 1853), 4-5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4794973 

An adjourned meeting of the Fine Arts Society was held at Mr. Baker's Book Repository, on the 16th last. Present - G. M. Stephen, Esq., chairman; Messrs. Botterill, Conway Hart, Lasse,
Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins, Frith, Mrs. Davidson, Messrs. Mason, Grogan, Baker, Shillinglaw, hon. sec., &c. . . .
Mr. C. Hart moved, and Mr. Frith seconded, that in consequence of the state of the weather, Monday, the 1st August, be appointed as the day for receiving pictures and other works of art for the Exhibition, to continue for five days at the Mechanics' Institution, and that two members of the Committee (besides the Curator) shall be in attendance each day to receive the same; and that the Exhibition be opened to the Public on Monday, the 5th of August . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne association and venue)

Catalogue of the Victoria Fine Arts' Society's Exhibition held at the Mechanics' Institution, August 20, 1853 (Melbourne: Printed by Goodhugh and Trembath, 1853), passim

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8442907 

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/246906 (DIGITISED)

[5] NAMES AND ADDRESSED OF THE RESIDENT PRACTISING ARTISTS EXHIBITING . . . -
MR. F. HITCHINS, Portrait Painter, Eden Cottage, Great Oxford-street, Collingwood . . .
[6] . . . MRS. F. HITCHINS, Landscape Painter, Eden Cottage, Great Oxford-street, Collingwood . . .
[7] CATALOGUE OF EXHIBITION, 1853. "*" Those Works of Art marked with an asterisk (*) are for sale, the price of which can be obtained by application to the Curator, Mr. Hitchins . . .
[11] . . . 98 * The Favorite Bird - FORTESCUE HITCHINS . . .
[13] . . . 135 Portrait of the Artist - F. HITCHINS . . .
[15] . . . 183A * Ecce Home (after Correggio) - F. HITCHINS . . .
185 * Portrait of Lady Isabella Kerr Gordon - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
187 * Stiff Breeze - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
189 * Brisk Gale - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
191 * Italian Seaport - F. HITCHINS . . .
205 * Carrier Pigeon - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
[18] . . . 274 * Punch - F. HITCHINS . . .
279 * Madonna - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
[19] 288 * Calm - F. HITCHINS
289 * Brisk Gale - F. HITCHINS . . .
[20] . . . 317 * Magdalene - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
321 * Susanna - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .
336 * St. Barbara - MRS. F. HITCHINS . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 September 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4797453 

MR. JOHN or FORTESCUE HITCHINS, please call on Fletcher, Brothers and Davis, Market-street, for letters.

See also, [Advertising], The Argus (30 April 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5681474 

FORTESCUE HITCHINS is requested to write to his brother John, Australian Club-house, North Melbourne.

Official catalogue of the Melbourne Exhibition, 1854 in connexion with the Paris Exhibition, 1855 (Melbourne: F. Sinnett & Co., [1854]), 30

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/22311252 

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/246241 (DIGITISED)

[VI. FINE ARTS] . . . [30] . . .
303 Hitchins, Fortescue, 5 Henry-st., Collingwood, Portrait Painter. - Three Portraits in Oil:
1 and 2. Lady and Family. 3. Lady and Child . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Exhibition 1854 (event); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (18 November 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18657853 

To the Public. AS a testimonial of the esteem entertained by the public towards E. C. Close, Esq.,
it is proposed to place a full length PORTRAIT of that gentleman in the Maitland Hospital -
of which Institution he has for so many years acted us Chairman.
A public meeting, to carry out this object will be holden at the Rose Inn, West Maitland, on THURSDAY Evening, at Seven o'clock, p.m.
- F. HITCHINS. Maitland, Nov. 17, 1856.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Charles Close (sitter, amateur artist);
and see also "TESTIMONIAL OF ESTEEM TO MR. CLOSE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (22 November 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18655971 

[Advertisement], Northern Times [Maitland, NSW] (3 January 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128758720 

Portrait Gallery. MR. FORTESCUE HITCHINS, Portrait Painter, High-street, West Maitland.

"THE MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 March 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18644837 

The first preliminary steps towards the formation of an institution bearing the above designation were taken at a meeting held on Tuesday evening last, at the Sir William Denison Inn, Mr. Hitchins in the chair . . . Mr. Kellermann moved, and Mr. Steele seconded, "That the following gentlemen be appointed a committee to organise the society, and carry out the objects of this meeting - Dr. McCartney, Messrs. Maitland, Brown, Kellermann, Steele, Dean, Sinclair, Hitchins, Smith, Vindin, and Ellis with power to add to their number." This resolution was also carried. The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. The Society intends, we believe, to apply for the use of the hall of the School of Arts, one night in each week, for practice, and it is also contemplated to give concerts there.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Kellermann (member); Maitland Philharmonic Institute (association)

"THE MUSICAL LECTURE OF THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 September 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18641281 

Last evening (Monday) the first public performance of the Maitland Philharmonic Society was given, at the School of Arts, Mr. F. Sinclair delivering a lecture on "Music," and other members of the Society illustrating it by vocal and instrumental performances. The lecture was a kind of narrative of the progress of the art, in various ages and countries, and afforded good opportunities for illustration. We have not time for a full report, but may mention that of the several songs sung, many were very much admired . . . and the gentlemen wero Mr. Kellermann, who presided at the piano, Mr. Dean, Dr. Wilkinson, and Mr. Briggs, who took part in the vocal pieces, and Mr. Hitchins, who played the solo on the guitar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Sinclair (lecturer); James Dean (vocalist); Henry Wilkinson (vocalist); William Briggs (vocalist); Maitland School of Arts (association, venue)

"MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE", Northern Times (30 September 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128751964 

. . . A solo on the guitar was performed by Mr. Hitchins with a view of shewing the capabilities and imperfections of that instrument when played on in a large room and before a crowded assembly. It is needless to say that the artist extracted as much music from his instrument as the imperfection of the guitar would permit . . .

[Advertisement], Northern Times (7 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128761924 

TWO SUPERIOR TONED PIANOFORTES FOR SALE. Apply to F. HITCHINS, Olive-street, Near the English Church.

"MAITLAND SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 September 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18655959

The opening lecture of the session was delivered on Thursday evening by Mr. T. W. Robinson on "Music" . . . The attendance upon the occasion was very large and respectable . . . We must not omit to mention that Mr. Hitchins presided at the pianoforte and played with much skill good taste and ability.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Wilkie Robinson (lecturer, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 September 1858), 7 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18639611 

PIANOFORTES TUNED. WORN Pianofortes restored to original tone and touch, by F. HITCHINS.
Orders for Tuning, &c., left at Hart's Portrait Gallery, will be attended to.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elijah Hart (photographer)

"MAITLAND SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (19 March 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18650784 

The monthly lecture of the Maitland School of Arts was delivered on Thursday evening by Mr. T. W. Robinson. It was a continuation of the lecture on music delivered by that gentleman on a previous occasion, when he treated of the music of the nursery, the music of the fireside and the music of the bower. On this occasion he spoke of martial music, principally, of national music . . . The lecture was illustrated abundantly by Mr. Robinson, and also by Mr. Hitchins, who accompanied on the piano, and to both gentlemen a vote of thanks was passed at its close.

"MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (5 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18640713 

The adjourned annual meeting of the members of the Maitland Philharmonic Institute was held on Saturday evening, at the residence of Mr. E. Hart, for the election of officers, and the transaction of other business. The Rev. J. R. Thackeray, President of the Institute, occupied the chair. The proceedings having been commenced by the Chairman, the Secretary read: "The Annual Report . . .
Your Committee regret having occasion to report that in consequence of some of the performing members discontinuing their practice, Mr. Kellerman, our late conductor, stated his inability to give the two public concerts required by your Committee, and he resigned for that reason. Your Committee have much pleasure in reporting that, since Mr. Kellerman's resignation, Mr. Hitchins has kindly supplied his place gratuitously until another conductor be appointed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Robert Thackeray (president)

"THE PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE. To the Editor of the . . .", Northern Times (9 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128752386 

SIR - Knowing the impartiality of your journal, and that its columns are always referred to for a correct report on all public matters, I should feel obliged if you would insert the following remarks with reference to the late concert given by the members of the Maitland Philharmonic Society . . . Your contemporary reports that most unearthly sounds were distinctly audible at the extremities of the town, emanating from the concert room, but did not notice the exquisite performance of Mr. Bateman, on the pianoforte, which was rapturously encored; or the brilliant execution of the "Last Rose of Summer," with variations, by Mr. Hitchins. I have been unable to find any one who heard this noise at the west end; perhaps, as you live east of the railway crossing, you may know some thing about it.
- TRUTH.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Bateman (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (14 January 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18650950 

HARP, PIANOFORTE, AND GUITAR. MR. F. HITCHINS will be prepared to give instructions on the above instruments
on and after MONDAY, the 16th, at his residence, Ultimo Cottage, Bourke-street, or the Residence of the Pupil.
An EVENING CLASS for Young Gentlemen for the higher branches of Crayon and Pencil Drawing. Terms - One Guinea per quarter. Vacancies for three.

"MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (12 April 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18675946 

The half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Maitland Philharmonic Institute was held on Monday evening, at the School of Arts. The attendance was scanty . . .
The CHAIRMAN having opened the proceedings in due form, the SECRETARY read the half-yearly report, as follows:
"Report of the Committee of the Maitland Philharmonic Institute, for the half-year ending 4th April, 1860 . . .
F. HITCHINS, President. Philharmonic Institute, 2nd April, 1860" . . .

"HALF-YEARLY SOIREE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (28 October 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18740714 

On Tuesday evening last the members of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association brought to a termination another half-year, by a tea and soiree, which must be regarded as a complete success. About 200 sat down to tea . . . The programme consisted of twenty-two selections, comprising glees, recitations, songs, dialogues, and essays . . . At the conclusion votes of thanks were accorded to the ladies who waited on the tables, and the singers, but more especially to Mr. Hitchins, who artistically played the various accompaniments . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (30 December 1871), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18760000 

TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
THE Widow of a Professional Gentleman is prepared to Receive One or Two Young Ladies from the country as Boarders while receiving instruction at any school in West Maitland.
N.B. - Use of Piano and instructions in Drawing, first-class reference - Mrs. F HITCHINS, Artist, Bourke-st.

"MAITLAND PHILHARMONIC INSTITUTE (From the Ensign of yesterday)", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (9 May 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18681775 

The half-yearly general meeting of this institute was held in the Hall of the School of Arts on Monday evening . . . The attendance was very small, there being only nine members present. The chair . . . called open the Secretary to read the report . . . : -
" . . . Mr. Hitchens, the musical conductor, recently resigned, in consequence of the indisposition of some, and the absence of others, of the performing members, having rendered it improbable that he would be able to give the required number of concerts within the prescribed time in a satisfactory manner . . .
The conductorship has been offered to Mr. Kellermann, but has not yet been finally accepted. It is to be hoped that the next committee will succeed In securing Mr. Kellermann's services for this important office.
- ELIJAH HART, Chairman. Maitland, 6th May, 1801.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (7 January 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18685969 

MUSIC. - Mr F. HITCHINS will Resume his Professional Duties on Thursday, 9th.
MRS. F. HITCHINS' DRAWING CLASS for young ladies will be Resumed on Tuesday, 7th.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (9 January 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18701792 

MUSIC. MR. FORTESCUE HITCHINS will RESUME his PROFESSIONAL DUTIES on MONDAY, the 11th January.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (30 June 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18725989 

DRAWING. MRS. F. HITCHINS (Student of the National Gallery, London) will RESUME HER DRAWING CLASSES FOR YOUNG LADIES on Tuesday, July 2.
MR. FORTESCUE HITCHINS will resume his Professional Duties on Monday, July 2.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 June 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18714379 

MUSIC. MR. FORTESCUE HITCHINS, Teacher of the Piano, Harmonium, and Guitar, will Resume his Professional Duties on Monday, July 1, 1867.

"POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT, MAITLAND SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (15 August 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18723963 

The performance at the Maitland School of Arts on Thursday night was very successful, the recitations and songs being of a superior character, and one very pleasing feature of the entertainment was the music of the volunteer band playing under the direction of Mr. Prince. Mr. F. Hitchins presided at the pianoforte as accompanyist. The audience, though not so numerous as on previous occasions, was much more select.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Prince (bandmaster); West Maitland Volunteer Band (association)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (8 January 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18742541 

MUSIC. MR. FORTESCUE HITCHINS, Teacher of the Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Spanish Guitar, will RESUME HIS PROFESSIONAL DUTIES ON MONDAY, 10th January.
DRAWING. MRS. FORTESCUE HITCHINS (many years student of the Royal National Gallery, London) will RESUME HER DRAWING CLASSES FOR YOUNG LADIES on MONDAY, 10th January.
Instruction in Oil painting, Water Colours, and Chalk Drawing. Specimens to be seen at her residence, the Gallery of Arts, Bourke-street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (21 June 1870), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18746143 

THE FRIENDS of the late MR. F. HITCHINS are respectfully invited to
ATTEND HIS FUNERAL, to move from his late residence, Bourke-street, West Maitland, THIS DAY (TUESDAY), at Three o'clock, p.m.
W. R. NORMAN, Undertaker.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (30 June 1870), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18746352 

TO BE RAFFLED, at the Northumberland Hotel, a First-class PARK PHAETON - seat four, - and Harness;
and fast trotting mare "Fanny," belonging to the late Fortescue Hitchins.
Also, FOR SALE, a great bargain, one of Alexandre's twelve stop HARMONIUMS, new, - suitable for a church.
Also, a First-class PIANOFORTE, belonging to the late Fortescue Hitchins, Professor of Music.
Apply to Mrs. Hitchins, Bourke-street, or at Hart's Portrait Gallery.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (18 January 1873), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18770272 

MRS. FORTESCUE HITCHINS, many years Student at the Royal National Gallery, London, Will RESUME HER CLASSES for tuition in PAINTING AND DRAWING, on TUESDAY, 21st instant - Bourke-street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (15 June 1876), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18807697 

PICTURES. PICTURES. THE BEST LOT OF OIL PAINTINGS, CRAYON AND PENCIL DRAWINGS,
EVER OFFERED FOR SALE BY AUCTION IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT.
M. MOORE has received instructions from Mrs. Hitchens, to sell by auction at her residence,
Bourke-street, West Maitland, on TUESDAY, 20th June, 1876, at Twelve o'clock,
ALL HER SPLENDID COLLECTION OF OIL PAINTINGS; some of them Most Magnificent Scenery.
Also, ALL HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of
A BRILLIANT-TONED PIANO, (used by the late Mr. Hitchens), Tables, Chairs, Sofas, &c., &c.,
All to be sold on account of Mrs. Hitchens' leaving the district. Terms cash.

"The Sydney International Exhibition . . . LADIES' COURT", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (10 April 1880), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70942755 

New South Wales: . . . Mrs. Fortescue Hitchins, Sydney, feather flowers-3rd . . .

HOARE, Mr. (Mr. HOARE)

Musician, bassoon player

Active Sydney, NSW, 1835

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOARE-Mr-1835 (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald [NSW] (4 May 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12852073 

Theatre Royal, SYDNEY . . .
The Lessees have succeeded in engaging all the first-rate Musical Talent in Sydney to form their Orchestra, which consists of the following gentlemen -
Leader of the Band, Mr. Clarke; Violins, Messrs. Spyers, Johnson, Dyer, and Scott;
principal Flute, Mr. Stubbs; Violincello and Grand Piano Forte, Mr. Cavendish;
Clarionets, Messrs. Turner and Sharp;
Bassoons, Messrs. Hoare and Ball;
Bugle, Mr. Pappin; Drums, Mr. Vaughan . . .
The Musical Department will be considerably improved, and under the direction of Mr. Cavendish . . .
The Acting and Stage Management under the sole direction of JOSEPH SIMMONS.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Joseph Cavendish (musical director); Mr. Clarke (violinist); Lawrence Joseph Spyer (violinist); Mr. Johnson (violinist, probably Richard Johnson junior); Benjamin Bissell Dyer (violinist); Mr. Scott (violinist); Stephen Turner (clarinet); Mr. Sharp (clarinet); Mr. Ball (bassoon); Stephen Pappin (bugle); Michael Vaughan (drum); Joseph Simmons (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

HOARE, Mr. (Mr. HOARE)

Musician, violinist, violin player

Active Sydney, NSW, c. 1865-66

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOARE-Mr-1860s (shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: A "Mr. Hoare" advertised as a cornet player with the Lyster Opera Company in Melbourne, VIC, in 1865-66 was correctly one of the members of the Hore family

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (17 April 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60569541 

LYSTER'S ROYAL ITALIAN AND ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. SUBSCRIPTION SEASON FOR 1865 OF TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS.
Commencing MONDAY, May 1st, 1865 . . .
Conductor and Composer - MR. G. LODER.
Leader - M. FLEURY.
ORCHESTRA. 1st Violins: M. Eigenschenck; Mr. Hall; Mr. Hoare; 2nd Violins: Mr. Jager . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (conductor); Achille Fleury (violin, leader); Charles Eigenschenck (violin); John Thomson Hall (violin); Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney)

"THE OPERA", Empire (25 April 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60570073 

The return of the company under the direction of Mr. W. S. Lyster, will afford no small gratification to the public of Sydney . . . The band was, perhaps, never before, so complete, and, under the able directorship of Mr. George Loder, must render its music in a style never yet surpassed. Mons. Fleury is leader, assisted by Mr. C. Eigenschenck, J. Hall, Hoare, Landbery [sic] and Hodge (clarionets), Creed Royal (flute), Rice and Hart (viola and violincello), McCoy (bassoon). In short, judging from the published list, there is but little talent not obtained by Mr. Lyster for the present short season . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John William Lundborg (clarinet); Sebastian Hodge (clarinet); Creed Royal (flute); Walter John Rice (viola); Sidney Herbert Hart (cello); Thomas McCoy (bassoon)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 March 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13128679 

LYSTER'S ROYAL ITALIAN AND ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. Subscription Season for 1866 OF TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS.
Conductor and composer - Mr. George Loder.
Leader - Mr. J. Hall.
ORCHESTRA. 1st Violins: M. Eigenschenck; Mr. Isaacs; Mr. Hoare . . .

HOARE, Edward (Edward HORE; Edward HOARE; E. HOARE; HOAR)

Musician, vocalist, conductor of psalmody, parish beadle, schoolmaster, shoemaker

Born NSW, c. 1803; son of John HOARE (c. 1760-1846) and Elizabeth ?
Married Sarah MARSDEN (1803-1835), St. Luke, Liverpool, NSW, 31 January 1821
Died Parramatta, NSW, buried 23 December 1838, aged "35"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Hoare+c1803-1838 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOARE-Edward (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Marriages, St. Luke's, Liverpool, NSW, 1821; register 1811-23; Anglican Diocese of Sydney Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61177/records/231791 (PAYWALL)

No. 52 / Edward Hore of the district of Parramatta bachelor and Sarah Marsden of Liverpool spinster
were married by banns at Liverpool this [31 January 1821] . . .

Edward Hoare, paid from the Colonial Fund, 1824, Colonial Secretary's papers, 1788-1825 (Reel 6039; 4/424 page 417)

https://records-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=INDEX2444494 (DIGITISED)

"STATEMENT OF THE COLONIAL FUND, for the Year ending the 31st of December, 1824 . . . DISBURSEMENTS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (3 October 1825), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2184477

ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENT. St. Phillip's Church, Sydney . . .
Paid Serjeant Reid, and others of the band of the 48th Regt. for performing sacred music, from 1st April 1823, to 1st April 1824 - 42 00
Ditto John Onions, for conducting the psalmody, on Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons, from Mar. 18, to Sept. 7 - 19 00
Ditto Edward Hoare, for ditto from 8th Sept. to 7th Dec. - 10 00
Ditto Serjeant Kavanagh, and others, for conducting the psalmody on Sunday mornings, from 7th March, to 7th Sept. - 21 00
Ditto McRoberts, for ditto and writing music, from 8th Sept. to 7th Dec - 13 00 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Reed (48th band); John Onions (musician); Thomas Kavanagh (3rd band); Edward McRoberts (music copyist); Band of the 48th Regiment (military); Band of the 3rd Regiment (military); St. Philip's church (Sydney); Music in Anglican churches (general)

NSW census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://nsw-state-archives.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=221&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

Hoare John / 69 / Came Free / Speke / 1807 / Protestant / House Holder / Sussex Street / Sydney

https://nsw-state-archives.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=223&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

Hoare Elizabeth / 66 / Came Free / Speke / 1807 / Protestant
[Hoare] Edward / 25 / Born in the colony
Sarah / 25 / Born in the colony
John / 6 // William / 4 // George / 2 [all born in the colony]

ASSOCIATIONS: Evidently John and family returned to England after Edward's birth, and then returned to NSW per Speke in 1807 as settlers

Colonial Secretary LC, Cash vouchers 1829, State Archives NSW, 4/296 (transcr. Rushworth 1988, 363, corrected)

[St. James's Church], Chaplain Hill, £250 [per annum]; Clerk, 20; Collector of Pew Rents, 5; Sexton, 20; Beadles (2), 15 each; Pew openers (2), 10 each;
Teacher of the Choir and Organist, Mr. Pearson, £26; ditto, for tuning the organ, 8;
Singers, Harriet Edmonds, 10; Ann Lancaster, 5; E. Hoare, J. Parton, G. Shepherd, Wm. Aldis, R. Cooper, S. Pawsey, 5 each; Organ blower, Geo. Mills, 4 6s 8d; Watchman, 13; Grave Digger, 13.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Hill (cleric); James Pearson (organist); Harriet Edmonds (singer); Ann Lancaster (singer); William Henry Aldis (singer); Samuel Pawsey (singer); George Mills (organ blower); St. James's church (Sydney)

Baptisms, St. James, Sydney, 1830; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30201056602 (PAYWALL)

15 August 1830 / born 28 July 1830 / Samuel Henry son of / Edward and Sarah / Hoare / Macquarie Place / Beadle of the church

Baptisms, St. James, Sydney, 1832; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30141005602 (PAYWALL)

2 December 1832 / born 9 November 1832 / Edward son of / Edward and Sarah / Hoare / Sydney / Infant schoolmaster

Burials in the parish of St. John's Parramatta in the county of Cumberland in the year 1838; register 1834-1838, page 49; St. John's, Parramatta, REG/COMP/3

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60737/records/17287 (PAYWALL)

No. 689 / Edward Hoar / Parramatta / [buried] 23d December [1838] / 35 years / Shoe maker . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Graeme D. Rushworth, Historic organs of New South Wales: the instruments, their makers and players 1791-1940 (Sydney: Hale and Iremonger, 1988), 363

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16876593 

Edward Hoare, Geneanet

https://gw.geneanet.org/ozbloke?lang=en&n=hoare&p=edward 

HOBART, William (William HOBART; W. HOBART; HOBBARD; HOBBART)

Musician, musical instrument maker, organ builder, publican, jeweller, watchmaker

Born Aldham, Suffolk, England, c. 1793
Married Ann HOBART [sic] (d. VIC, 1873), Suffolk, England, 16 October 1815
Arrived Launceston, VDL (TAS), 20 August 1836 (immigrant with family per Amelia Thompson, from London, 28 April)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 17 January 1845 (per Palmyra, from Hobart Town)
Died Adelaide, SA, 6 December 1868, aged "75"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Hobart+c1793-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOBART-William (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Marriages, Aldham, Suffolk, 1815; Suffolk marriage index

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBPRS/M/215011187/3 (PAYWALL)

16 October 1815 / William Hobart / Ann Hobart

Arrivals, per Amelia Thompson, 20 August 1836; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:436811; CSO1/1/872/18447

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/436811 

Mr. and Mrs. Hobbard [sic] / [and family] Ann / 19 // Elizabeth / 16 // Eliza / 14 // William / 11

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. John's Launceston, in the county of Cornwall, in the year 1837; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1085706; RGD32/1/2/ no 8033

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1085706 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-2-p413j2k (DIGITISED)

No. 188 / 8033 / 28th December 1837 / [born] 30th August 1837 / Henry William [son of] William & Ann / Hobbart / Launceston / Watch maker

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry William Hobbart (buried 15 January 1838

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner [VDL, TAS] (11 June 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36248829 

JEWELLERY. - MR. HOBART, Charles-street, begs to inform his friends and the public,
that he has just opened a splendid assortment of Jewellery of every description, of superior workmanship, which will be sold at the wholesale prices.
He particularly begs the attention of the ladies to his assortment of gold broaches, snaps, chains, seals, and keys. Launceston, May 28.

"ORGAN", The Cornwall Chronicle (27 August 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66018726 

An organ for a place of worship at Melbourne has been ordered in England, and is daily expected to arrive. We would remark, in the event of another being wanted for this or either of the colonies, that one of very superior manufacture is now on sale by Mr. Hobart, the watch and musical instrument maker, of Charles-street, in this town.

"CHURCH ORGAN", The Cornwall Chronicle (21 January 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66018189 

We understand that Mr. Hobart has offered an organ of his own manufacture, which he has had in hand several years, to the churchwardens of Trinity Church, upon terms so moderate, as to leave little doubt of their acceptance of it. It is creditable to the colony to be able to produce amongst its manufactures an instrument, equal, as we understand it to be, to the first London work; and we venture to submit to the gentlemen having the management of the funds of the new church, that if on a trial of Mr. Hobart's organ, it be found to answer the character given of it, and the price be merely remunerating to the maker, that they should purchase it as an encouragement to colonial ability and enterprise, in preference to sending money to England for one of home manufacture. One great error of this colony has been, in parting with the hard money tor luxuries, and even necessaries, which with little encouragement would have been produced by the colonists, and would, in all probability have led to the produce of the articles required in a quantity to have formed a source of wealth by their exportation.

"MUSIC HATH CHARMS", Launceston Examiner (24 May 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36233607 

Mr. Hobart, with unwearied devotedness, plies the Organ of his own construction for the benefit of his neighbours and the delight of pedestrians - at a distance. But there are some unmusical souls in the world, and the inhabitants in Mr. Hobart's vicinage are pleased to vote his instrumental performance an intolerable annoyance. They say their families are disturbed, their friends frightened away, and their peace completely broken - nay, one gentleman seriously contemplates indicting the proprietor of the organ for permitting sounds to proceed from his dwelling which are a nuisance to the neighbourhood.

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (4 November 1843), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36235099 

TO BE SOLD. - The unexpired lease of the premises in Charles-street, late in the possession of. Mr. W. Hobart, Watch-maker, being at the low, ground rent of thirty pounds per annum, with a reduction of ten pounds on the last year's rent . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer [SA] (18 January 1845), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158919611 

January 17. - The brig Palmyra, 146 tons, Griffiths, master from Hobart Town. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hobart and seven children, and 73 other passengers old and young in the steerage.

"GENERAL LICENSING DAY . . . Tuesday, March 10", South Australian (13 March 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71604209 

New General Licenses granted: - . . . William Hobart, "the Lamb," Rundle-street . . .

"RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Wednesday, 9th September, 1846 . . . ELLIS v. HOBART", South Australian Register (12 September 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27453697 

The plaintiff is landlord of the premises occupied by the defendant in Rundle-street, as a watchmaker, organ grinder, and we will not say what else besides, and brought the present action to recover £2 8s, one month's rent due from 9th July to 9th August . . . Verdict for plaintiff, £2 8s.

"POLICE COMMISSIONER'S COURT. Wednesday, 21st October", South Australian Register (24 October 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27454079 

William Hobart, watchmaker, Rundle-street, appeared for the third time, to answer the complaint of Mr. Philip Levi, merchant, Rundle-street, as the agent of Captain Ellis, of Port Gawler, for refusing to give up possession of the premises in his occupation, after due and sufficient notice . . .

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer (3 April 1847), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158924100 

Mr. Hobart, watchmaker, who acquired an unenviable celebrity some time ago, in Rundle-street, by his resistance to sundry ejectments, and gratuitous evening performances on the organ, &c., &c., &c., has quitted the mundane sphere under circumstances which cannot fail to excite commiseration. His ejectment from the premises alluded to, and the waywardness of one or two of his children, together with his former losses, preyed so much upon his mind as to induce him in a fit of melancholy to leave the colony unknown to his family, and go to Van Diemen's Land, where he died of a broken heart. He left behind him letters to his wife and children, full of the kindest injunctions, and regretting that his feelings would not allow him personally to communicate to them his last wishes for their welfare.

"LAW AND CRIMINAL COURTS. CIRCUIT COURTS. ROBE, TUESDAY, APRIL 22 . . . FELONY", South Australian Register (8 May 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50158862 

William Hobart, senior, and William Hobart, junior, were charged with stealing a quantity of wine, spirits, porter, sugar, boots, bread, &c., from the cellar of George Ormerod, Robe Town, on the night of April 13; and J. Backler and G. Hill with receiving part of the goods, knowing them to have been stolen. The prisoners pleaded not guilty . . . The Jury returned a verdict of guilty against the two Hobarts, and not guilty against the prisoner Hill. His Honor sentenced the Hobarts to two years' imprisonment each with hard labour . . .

Prisoners' register, convict department, William Hobart the elder, number 860, 1863; State Records of South Australia, GRG54/41

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62315/records/6954 (PAYWALL)

[Received] 2nd June 1863 / [from] Robe Town / [Convicted] 21st April 1863 / Larceny / Session at Robe / . . . [sentence] 2 years
[Native place] Oldham [sic] Suffolk / [date of arrival] 1842 [sic] / [ship] Amelia Thompson / [from] London . . . /
Widower / [occupation] Watchmaker / [Age] 70 years / 5ft 6 in / Stout & plump . . . / Discharged 5th December 1864

ASSOCIATIONS: The register also records the admission of William Hobart, the younger, aged 33, watchmaker, born Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Admissions, Adelaide Hospital, 1865; State Records of South Australia, GRG78/49

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62318/records/193441 (PAYWALL)

No. 26 / Hobart William / 72 / Married / Protestant / Admitted 2 January / Discharged 25 February '65 / Adelaide / Rheumatismus /
[born] Oldham [sic] / England / Watchmaker / [ship] Mary Thompson [sic] / [residence in colony] 30 [years]

"DESTITUTE BOARD. Thursday, March 9 . . . PERSONAL APPLICATIONS", Adelaide Observer (11 March 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159494107 

For admission to the Asylum - . . . William Hobart . . . admitted . . .

Admissions, Adelaide Hospital, 1866; State Records of South Australia, GRG78/49

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62318/records/195416 (PAYWALL)

No. 970 / Hobart William / [no aged entered] / 31 Dec'r 1866 / Adelaide / Ophthalmia

Deaths, Adelaide, SA, 1868; Australia, Death index

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1779/records/5764605 (PAYWALL)

6 December 1868 / William Hobart / 75 [sic]

Bibliography and resources:

"William HOBART (HOBBARD)", Wikitree, by Mark Hamilton

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Hobart-507 

"Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Launceston", Historical and Technical Documentation by John Maidment, OHTA

http://www.ohta.org.au/organs/organs/HolyTrinityLaunceston.html 

HOBBS, John (John HOBBS)

Drum major, 102nd Regiment (later, not in NSW)

Born 1768
Arrived (with NSW Corps) Sydney, NSW, 11 January 1800 (per Minerva)
Active (with 73rd Regiment) Sydney, NSW, 1810-1814

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hobbs+drum+major (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOBBS-John (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

John Hobbs, 1800, 1810, 1812; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/15001062901 (PAYWALL)

Hobbs John / born 1768 / arrived NSW, 11 January 1800 per Minerva; corporal from private, 25 March 1800; sergeant from corporal, 30 July 1800

Jno Hobbs, originally NSW Corps, sergeant, to 73rd Regiment, 24 April 1810

William O'Brian / originally 102nd regiment; 73rd regiment, died 30 September 1812
. . . credit of £2 1 5 1/2 left by will to Sergeant John Hobbs (73rd Regiment), who signed receipt

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (30 April 1834), 253

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230686622 

. . . [lot] No. 241. By Joshua Holt, gentleman, George-street, Sydney, to 2 Rods 13 Perches,
promised to one John Hobbs, then a Serjeant of His Majesty's 73d regiment, and subsequently drum-major in the 102d, described as follows:
situate on the east side of George-street, in the township of Sydney. . .

HOBDAY, Joseph (Joseph HOBDAY; J. HOBDAY; Mr. HOBDAY)

Musician, professor of music, organist, pianoforte tuner and repairer, watchmaker

Born Canterbury, Kent, England, 4 March 1821; baptised Wesleyan, Canterbury, 1 April 1821; son of John HOBDAY and Sarah FORDRED
Married Elizabeth THOMPSON (1823-1905), Holy Trinity, Hull, England, 4 October 1845
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 26 June 1853 (per Earl of Charlemont, from Liverpool, 12 March, aged "2")
Died Caulfield, VIC, 27 September 1888, aged "67"

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HOBDAY, Arthur (Arthur HOBDAY; A. HOBDAY; Mr. HOBDAY)

Musical instrument maker, organbuilder

Born Hull, Yorkshire, England, March 1851; son of Joseph HOBDAY and Elizabeth THOMPSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 26 June 1853 (per Earl of Charlemont, from Liverpool, 12 March, aged "32")
Married Eliza Ann SPEED (1850-1912), St. George's, Malvern, VIC, 30 June 1877
Died (suicide) Wellington, NZ, 8 October 1912

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Hobday+1851-1912 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOBDAY-Arthur (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Peter's Street chapel (Wesleyan), Canterbury, Kent, 18211; register 1810-37, page 23; UK National Archives, RG4/1654

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/675606 (PAYWALL)

Joseph son of John and Sarah Hobday of St. George's Parish was born March 4 1821 and Christened April 1 1821

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hobday and Sarah Fordred married at Canterbury cathedral on 22 April 1805

1845, marriage solemnized at Hull in the parish of Holy Trinity, in the said town; register 1844-45, page 207; Yorkshire East Riding Archives, PE158/39

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=S2/GBPRS/YORKSHIRE/007567707/00740 (PAYWALL)

No. 414 / [1845] Oct. 4 / Joseph Hobday / of full age / Bachelor / Watch maker / Victoria Place / [son of] John Hobday / Painter
Elizabeth Thompson / of full age / Spinster / - / 10 Myton Gate / [daughter of] James Thompson / Straw Hat Manufacturer . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Holy Trinity, Hull; UK National Archives, HO107/2363/931/14

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=GBC/1851/4303407/00215 (PAYWALL)

7 Melbourne Street / Joseph Hobday / Head / Mar. / 30 / Watchmaker (foreman) & Organist / [born] Kent Canterbury
Elizabeth / Wife / Mar. / 27 / - / [born] Cheshire Macclesfield
Henry James / Son / 4 // Louisa / Daur. / 3 // Joseph / 1 // Arthur / 1 week // [all born Kingston upon Hull . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per Earl of Charlemont, from Liverpool, 12 March 1853, for Port Phillip, 26 June 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3403A91B-F96C-11E9-AE98-1F36C9268AB1?image=331 (DIGITISED)

Joseph Hobday / 32 / Watch maker // Elizabeth / 29 / Wife
Henry / 6 // Louisa / 4 // Joseph / 3 // Arthur / 2 // Caroline / Infant // Emily / Infant

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (28 August 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91932769 

PIANO-FORTES Tuned and Repaired. J. HOBDAY, Hope-street, Ashby.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (13 March 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91862062 

HOBDAY, Watch and Clock Maker, opposite the Wesleyan Chapel, Yarra-street.
Piano Fortes tuned and repaired.
Teacher of the Organ, Harmonium, and Piano Forte.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (18 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91868257 

MUSIC. - The Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society require a quantity of MUSIC COPIED.
Parties capable of undertaking the same are requested to call at Mr. HOBDAY'S, Yarra-street, opposite the Wesleyan Chapel.
WALTER M. HITCHCOCK, Honorary Secretary. Geelong, 17th July, 1855.

ASSOCIATIONS: Walter Michelmore Hitchcock (secretary); Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society (association)

"SACRED MUSIC", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (21 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93145030 

Last evening the Wesleyan Choir gave a Sacred Concert, the selections being from Mozart, Haydn and other celebrated composers. The passages selected were ably rendered. The performance of Mr. Hobday on the Harmonium was exceedingly good. A repetition of this performance would be popular.

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Wesleyan churches (general)

"UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. INDUCTION OF THE REV. JAMES HENDERSON . . . THE SOIREE", Geelong Advertiser (21 May 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150078530 

In connection with the above a soiree was held in the Mechanics' hall on the following evening (Wednesday) [18 May], at which there were nearly 500 persons present . . . Mr. Hobday at the organ did much to vary the night's proceedings.

"GEELONG HARMONIC SOCIETY", Geelong Advertiser (20 July 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148884521 

The annual meeting of the Geelong Harmonic Society was held last night at the Mechanics' Institute . . . The following gentlemen were appointed as members of committee: -
Messrs. J. H. Turner, J. Hinchcliff, A. G. Wallace, J. Hobday, J. Heady, G. Mercer, F. M. Moore, H. N. Nicholson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hobson Turner (member): John Hinchcliff (member); George Mercer (member); Geelong Harmonic Society (association); Mechanics' Institute (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (5 April 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148697533 

ORGAN PERFORMANCE. On FRIDAY EVENING, April 5th, 1861.
Grand opening of the New Organ recently erected in the McKillop-street Congregational Church.
Several Ladies and Gentlemen have kindly promised to sing some Anthems during the Evening;
and the following Organists have consented to take part in the proceedings: -
Mr. John Russell, Melbourne
Mr. B. J. Downing, St. Mary's
Mr. H. B. Moore, Trinity Church
Mr. H. Plumstead, Christ Church
Mr. J. Hobday, Wesleyan Church
Mr. W. Meeson [sic], St. Paul's.
PROGRAMME . . .
Air - Cherubini. Mr. Hobday . . .
Gloria in Excelsis - Mozart. Mr. Hobday . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Russell (organist); Bartholomew Joseph Downing (organist); Henry Byron Moore (organist); Henry Plumstead (organist); John Meeson (organist); Music in Congregational churches (general)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (11 November 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148903921 

CENTRAL WESLEYAN SCHOOL. THE Business of this School will be Resumed on Monday, the 5th instant . . .
A Class for the Piano, at a reduced scale of charges, is established in connection with the School; it is conducted by Mr. Hobday.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (17 September 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150411495 

CHRIST CHURCH. A SOIREE, with performance of SACRED MUSIC,
Will be held at the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, TO-MORROW Evening, Sept 18,
On which occasion the choir of the Church will be assisted by MISS MORTLEY, of the Melbourne Orpheus Union . . .
The musical programme, which is of the most attractive character, include two songs to be sung by Miss Mortley -
"O rest in the Lord," by Mendelssohn and "Angels ever bright and fair," by Handel,
besides the Duett "O lovely peace" (Handel), in which this lady will take a part.
Pianoforte - Mr. Hobday, organist of the Church . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sarah Mortley (vocalist); Orpheus Union (Melbourne association)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (11 October 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148768833 

Instruction and amusement were happily blended - in the Shakesperian entertainment given last night at the Grammar School, and the very full attendance showed that the general public were not slow to seize upon the opportunity . . . The musical part of the proceedings formed a fitting epilogue to the lecture. The ladies and gentlemen who assisted were, if we except Mr. Hobday, all non-professional, and exceedingly well did they acquit themselves. Mr. Hobday presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. H. B. Moore conducted.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (21 January 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148767120 

During several past days the erection of the new organ in Christ Church has made itself felt for a considerable distance round that sacred structure, by the powerful sounds of the deep pedal notes, and the harmony of diapasons and dulcianas, as the builder brought his work towards completion, or the tunist gave a finishing touch and tried the general effect. On Sunday it is to be opened by Mr. Horsley, who will test the capabilities of this noble instrument; and after that day, its excellencies will call forth and reward all the musical taste and energy of the resident organist, Mr. Hobday.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (musician)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (28 January 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148767300 

Sermons are announced to be preached to-morrow by the Rev. G. Goodman, in reference to the opening of the organ at Christ Church, to which, during the present week, the finishing strokes have been put . . . All who have heard the performances of Mr. Hobday on this new organ have been exceedingly pleased, not only with the power and richness of the tones, but with the variety of effects. The churchwardens have been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Fincham, of Richmond, as builder. The man who can unpack five large cases, and out of the 642 different pipes which he takes out, together with trackers, pallets and slides innumerable, not to mention wind-chests, bellows and swell-box, a chaos of materials, construct a musical instrument in perfect, order and tune, is one of whom the colony may well be proud. Mr. F. is, in plain truth, an organ builder of rising reputation, an old shopmate of John Courcelle, from whose establishment this organ has been procured . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Fincham (organbuilder); Music in Anglican churches (general)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (26 September 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147561209 

PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS By the best makers,
AT J. HOBDAY'S (Teacher of Music,) PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE, YARRA STREET, Next to the Union Bank.
PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED. On Sale, A SECOND-HAND "BROADWOOD," Almost new.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (18 December 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147564220 

Yesterday morning the services at Christ Church were conducted with reference to the lamented death of Lord Palmerston. At the commencement the "Dead March in Saul" was played on the fine organ with an effect that few other instruments in the colony can equal, the rolling of the drums being wonderfully imitated by the large pedal pipes. The Anthem, taken from the 59th or Burial Psalm, "Spare me that I may recover my strength before I go hence and be no more seen," was performed, to the music of the "Dead March," with singular beauty, the MS. of the music having been brought from Canterbury Cathedral by Mr. Hobday . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry John Temple (Palmerstone, British prime minister, died 18 October)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (27 February 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147267101 

The protracted drought of musical entertainments will be, to some extent, dissipated this evening by the performance of Handel's "Messiah," by the "Geelong Choral Society," under the management and conductorship of Mr. I'Erson, assisted by an amount of extraneous aid, vocal and instrumental . . . Mr. Gabb, the leader, with Mr. Hobday and other members of previous harmonic societies, are amongst the instrumentalists, together with Mr. Walker and a contingent from the R. V. A. Band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas William I'Erson (musician); John Gough Gabb (violin, leader); George William Walker (musician); Geelong Volunteer Artillery Band (volunteer military); Geelong Choral Society (association)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (28 April 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147268611 

FLINDERS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. OLRIG HOUSE. In connection with Flinders' National School . . .
VISITING MASTERS: . . . Singing - Mr. I'Erson. Piano - Mr. Hobday. Dancing - Mr. Donbavand . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Donbavand (dancing master)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (28 June 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147270212 

A musical evening in these dull and wintry times, is an event not to be lightly spoken of. Mr. J. Hobday invited the attendance of his friends to a private concert given in his large pianoforte wareroom yesterday, and proved so rich treat for their delectation, that we confess to some regret that we cannot express our opinion critically, as we should have done on the occasion, had the concert been a public one. Assisted by several ladies and gentlemen, whose vocal abilities as amateurs are well known in connection with the choral services at some of our churches, and by several of his more advanced pupils at the piano, whose instrumentation was a high certificate to the care and feeling imparted in the process of tuition. A programme was presented and honestly gone through, which might well challenge the verdict of a public audience. We have some excellent voices amongst us, it is evident, and not unused to part music. Might not a higher flight be attempted? A selection of solos, glees, and madrigals in a larger and more suitable room - for some charitable purpose. The tone, touch, and feeling displayed by Mr. Hobday's pupils is very good evidence of the musical education of the rising generation. We must have a Music Hall some day worthy of the town and of its aspirations.

See also, "MR. HOBDAY'S CONCERT. TO THE EDITOR OR THE . . .", Geelong Advertiser (29 June 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147270223 

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (31 May 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150645842 

Yesterday being Ascension Day, divine service was held at Christ Church as well as St. Paul's . . . At Christ Church a full choral service was given, and this being the first ever given since that which inaugurated the opening of the powerful organ belonging to the church, caused the sacred edifice to be well filled by persons of all denominations . . . The music was brilliant, the Cantate and Deus Miserate [sic, Deus misereatur] being the composition of Dr. Whitfield; the verse parts in the farmer were very beautiful, not forgetting the sextille [sextet]. The anthem from the 150th Psalm was by the same author, and generally considered to be one of his best compositions; in this the solo was rendered by Mr. Hinchcliffe in a manner that, secured rapt attention. Mr. Hobday presided at the organ with his usual skill; we cannot, however, help expressing an opinion that he occasionally drowned the voices of the choir.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (16 March 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150465774 

Those who would like to see what our indigenous musk will work up to, would do well to go and look at two pianos, of colonial manufacture, at Mr. Hobday's warehouse, Yarra street, the exterior being made of musk wood. It is a handsome, beautiful, ornamental wood.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (4 November 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150642380 

The Mechanics' Hall "was well attended last evening, on the occasion of the Geelong Choral Society giving a performance of Haydn's Oratorio, "The Creation." The front seats were filled to excess, and there was no lack of patronage in the other part of the hall. When we first heard that the society intended making their debut before a public audience in such a difficult performance, we thought it was a dangerous move, but having heard them last evening, we must confess that they have succeeded in their bold attempt much better than could have been anticipated . . . The instrumentalists were Messrs. Thomas, Gabb, Shepherd, Hobday, Best, Goodall, and Walker. The choir was composed of some twenty-seven voices, and the whole were under the able conductor ship of Mr. I'Erson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Herbert Thomas (musician); William Daniel Goodall (musician)

"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (14 November 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150654384 

We regret to learn that, owing to some disagreement with the rev. incumbent of Christ Church, the splendid choir which for years has rendered the singing at this church such an attraction has been broken up. Mr. Hobday, the organist, has been succeeded by Mrs. Wallace, and on Sunday a new choir took their places in the organ gallery. It is to be hoped the misunderstanding that has occurred will be quickly remedied by both sides giving way a little.

"TOWN TALK", Geelong Advertiser (3 March 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150402983 

At Trinity Church yesterday large congregations were treated to full cathedral services. In the morning Nair's [sic, Nares's] service, as being appropriate to the season of Lent, was given. In the evening Ebden's [Ebdon's] service was used, with the anthem "Plead my cause." Too much praise cannot be bestowed for the way in which these services were given, nor to Mr. Hobday, the organist, for the excellence of his playing. A new stop has lately been added to the organ by Mr. Fincham, organ builder, of Richmond. Very impressive discourses were given by the incumbent, the Rev. F. P. Strickland. In the course of a few weeks an organ recital is to be given on some week day evening, with the addition of full cathedral service.

MUSIC: Morning service (James Nares); Evening service (Thomas Ebdon)

"DEATH", Geelong Advertiser (29 September 1888), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150457254 

Hobday - On Thursday, the 27th inst., at Caulfield, Joseph Hobday, late of Geelong, aged 67 years.

"DEATHS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (29 September 1888), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196000838 

HOBDAY. - On the 28th September, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. C. W. Pearson, Beaver-street, Malvern, Joseph Hobday, aged 67 years, late of Geelong.

[News], The Ballarat Star (1 October 1888), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209448978 

Mr. Joseph Hobday, a well-known marksman, died at Caulfield a few days ago, aged 67 years. The deceased gentleman, who resided at Geelong for many years, was a teacher of music by profession, and in his spare time he practised rifle shooting. Twenty years ago he, as a member of the Geelong Artillery, paid frequent visits to Ballarat in order to compete with his team against the Ballarat Rangers, old members of which will doubtless recollect the pleasant-faced marksman. Messrs. Harry and Joseph Hobday (barrister) are sons of the deceased gentleman.

"LAW REPORT . . . . THURSDAY, DEC. 13. EQUITY COURT . . . PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION", The Argus (14 December 1888), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6912646 

The Registrar granted probate to the wills of . . . Joseph Hobday, £55 . . .

"OUR NEW ORGAN . . . Mr. Arthur Hobday", The Prahran Telegraph (27 August 1892), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144502202 

Mr. Hobday, who is also an enthusiast in his profession, joined Mr. Fincham in partnership in 1881, and was entrusted with the establishment of a branch of the business in Adelaide, where he distinguished himself by securing the first prize medal at the recent Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition. Mr. Hobday returned to the Melbourne factory about four years ago, and with the combination of skill and excellent business qualifications of the partners, it isn't to be wondered at that Messrs. Fincham and Hobday are so popular individually, and that their reputation as organ builders stands so high.

"A SAD SUICIDE. MR. ARTHUR HOBDAY. Wellington, Oct. 9", Hawke's Bay Tribune [NZ] (9 October 1912), 5

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HBTRIB19121009.2.44 

Arthur Hobday, who has been in business at Wellington as an organ builder for many years, was found lying in an unconscious state at his residence in Newtown this morning with a bullet wound in his head. He was removed to the hospital where he died shortly afterwards. His wife died about two months ago after a long illness and since then he had been very depressed. He leaves a grown up family.

[News], New Zealand Times [Wellington, NZ] (10 October 1912), 6

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTIM19121010.2.27 

Mr. Arthur Hobday, a well-known organ builder, died yesterday at the hospital as a result of a revolver shot in his temple. He was found by his son, Mr. Arthur Hobday, about 8 a.m., lying on his back in one of the rooms of his residence in Lawrence street, Newtown. A revolver was on the floor close to the deceased. Dr. Kemp was summoned, and ordered Mr. Hobday's removal to the hospital, where he died a couple of hours later. Mr. Hobday had been in very depressed spirits since the death of his wife two months ago. He left a note to his son in which he stated that his memory was failing, and gave directions concerning the conduct of the business. The deceased was an old resident of Wellington and well known throughout the Dominion, where he had erected organs in various churches. He built the organs in the Basilica, Hill street, St. Thomas's, Wellington South, and St. John's, Buckle street. He leaves a grownup family. There will be an inquest to-day.

HOBSON, Mr. (Mr. HOBSON)

Musician, clarionet / clarinet player

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1852

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

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (31 July 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4786543 

Saturday Evening Concerts.
MR. MEGSON has the honor to announce to the public of Melbourne and its vicinity,
that he has succeeded in obtaining the Theatre for the above weekly entertainments.
The first Concert will take place THIS EVENING, JULY 31 . . .
Principal Instrumental Performers . . . Clarionet, Mr. Hobson.
Leader and Conductor - Mr. Megson . . .
PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture-"Les Diamans de la Couronne," full band - AUBER . . .
Polka - "Cricketers," Full band, MEGSON.
Part II. Overture - "L'Italiani in Algieri," Full bamd - ROSSINI . . .
Part III. Overture-" Sargino," full band - PAER . . .
Füll band and Chorus - NATIONAL . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (violin, leader, conductor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 August 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4786658 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Saturday Evening Concerts . . .
The second Concert will take place This Evening, August 7 . . .
. . . Clarionet - Mr. Hobson. Leader and Conductor - Mr. Megson.
PART I. Overture - La Gazza Ladra, Braham [sic, Rossini] . . .
Gallop - Sturm Marsch (with Vocal Hurrah) - Scacht [sic, ? Schacht]. . .
Quadrille - Susannah, Full Band - Ling . . .
PART II. Overture - Guy Mannering - Bishop . . .
Quadrille - Albion (with laughing finale) - Megson . . .
Polka Mazurka - Full Band - Scacht . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 September 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255611987 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Saturday Evening Concerts.
MR. MEGSON has the honor to announce to the Public of Melbourne and its Vicinity,
that he has succeeded in obtaining the Theatre for the above Weekly Entertainments.
The Sixth Concert will take place this Evening, September, 4 . . .
. . . Clarionett: - Mr. Hobson; Leader and Conductor: - Mr. Megson . . .
Programme. Part I. 1. Overture - Bohemian Girl, Band - Balfe . . .
6. Polka - The Bride, by desire, Full Band - Albert . . .
Part II. 1. Overture - Semiramide, Band, Rossini . . .
6. Quadrille - Les Echo, with all the original effects, a la Jullien, Full Band - Musard . . .

HOCKIN, William (William HOCKIN; W. HOCKIN; Mr. HOCKIN)

Music venue and concert room proprietor, hotel keeper, licensed victualler, publican

Born (? Cornwall) England, c. 1812
Married Jane SIMS (d. VIC, 1877), Kenwyn, Cornwall, England, 14 May 1838 (age "25")
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 18 February 1851 (per Duke of Wellington, from London via Adelaide, 15 February)
Died Boaslands, Kent, England, 22 December 1874, aged "62/63"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Hockin+c1812-1874 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOCKIN-William (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Hockin's Hotel (Melbourne venue, from 1853); Hockin's Assembly Rooms (Melbourne venue, from 1858)

Hockin's (late Passmore's) Family Commercial Hotel, north west corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale-streets; Edmund Thomas, [c. 1852-53]

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9yM6ogE9/J452NXkAPGLx (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Thomas (artist)

Documentation:

1838, marriages solemnized at Kenwyn in the parish of Kenwyn in the county of Cornwall; register 1838, page 31; Cornwall marriages

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=R_105935338802/1 (PAYWALL)

No. 61 / [1838] May 14th / William Hockin / 25 / Bachelor / Wheelwright / Chacewater / [son of] John Hockin / Farmer
Jane Sims / 23 / Spinster / - / Chacewater / [daughter of] John Simms / Publican . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 February 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4776281 

February 18. - Duke of Wellington, ship, 360 tons, R. M. Miller, commander, from London via Adelaide 15th instant. Passengers (cabin) . . . Mr. and Mrs. Hockin . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 January 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788669 

HOCKIN'S FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
(Late Passmore), Corner Elizabeth and Lonsdale-streets, Melbourne. MR. HOCKIN would beg to inform his friends, and gentry and inhabitants of Melbourne and vicinity,
that he has taken the above hotel . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (9 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792420 

SELECT FULL DRESS SUBSCRIPTION QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY.
Mr. Hockin's (late Passmore's), Commercial Hotel. This evening 9th Inst. . . .
Admission will be by ticket only, to be obtained of Mr. Hockin at the Hotel,
Mr. Denning, 186, Great Bourke-street, east, Mr. Tuck, Confectioner, Elizabeth-street,
and of Mr. Reed, Musician, Great, Brunswick-street, Collingwood.
The Band will include the most eminent Musicians in the colony. Mr. Denning, conductor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cornelius Peter Denning (dancing master); Thomas Reed (musician); Hockin's Hotel (Melbourne venue, from 1852)

"BALL IN AID OF THE MELBOURNE HOSPITAL", The Argus (7 January 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7144676 

Last evening a grand ball was given at Hockin's New Assembly Rooms, Elizabeth-street, in aid of the Melbourne Hospital. The assembly was very select, and the attendance numerous. Chapman's quadrille band, engaged for the occasion, executed the programme of dances in its usual excellent style, and the proceeds of the ball will, we hope, be productive of some advantage to the valuable institution for whose benefit it was projected.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chapman (musician); Hockin's Assembly Rooms (Melbourne venue, from 1858)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (30 March 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154858164 

The Melbourne branch of Mr. Vitelli's popular concerts have been removed to Hockin's new Concert Hall, in Elizabeth street, opposite the Cathedral of St. Francis. Last night the concert at this place was honored with a crowded attendance.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Vitelli (musician)

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 April 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7293422 

OPERA! OPERA! OPERA! OPERA RECITALS at HOCKIN'S NEW CONCERT HALL.
The first recital of the Series will take place on TUESDAY NEXT, 27th APRIL,
Which will be given the entire music of Vincent Wallace's Grand Opera of MARITANA,
By the following articles: MISS JULIA HARLAND, MRS. HANCOCK,
MR. WALTER SHERWIN, MR. HANCOCK, MONS. EMILE COULON, and LINLY NORMAN.
Front seats, 3s.; Back Seats, 2s. Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Commence at 8 o'clock precisely.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Harland (vocalist); Mary and Edward Hancock (vocalists); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist); Linly Norman (pianist); English Opera Company (troupe)

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 June 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7295857 

HOCKIN'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS. CONCERT FOR THE MILLION. THIS EVENING (Wednesday), MISKA HAUSER. Admission, 1s.
MISKA HAUSER'S LAST CONCERT THIS EVENING (Wednesday) at HOCKIN'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Admission, 1s.
THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ANNUAL DINNER . . . at HOCKIN'S HOTEL, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violinist)

"Deaths", The Argus (10 March 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11513439 

HOCKIN. - On the 22nd December last, at the residence of W. Goble, Esq., Boaslands, Kent, England, in the 63rd year of his age, William Hockin, of Melbourne.

"Deaths", The Argus (11 August 1877), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5932922

HOCKIN - On the 10th inst., at her residence, Caroline-street, South Yarra, Mrs. Jane Hockin, relict of the late William Hockin, in the 64th year of her age.

HODGE, Sebastian (Sebastian HODGE; "Bass" HODGE; S. HODGE; Mr. HODGE)

Musician, bandsman Band of the 11th Regiment, soldier, clarinettist, clarinet and saxophone player, hotel keeper, publican

Born (into 11th Regiment) Isle of Zante, Mediterranean, c. 1833; son of William HODGE and Mary Ann GUTRIDGE
Arrived [1] (with father, 11th Regiment), Sydney, NSW, 1846
Enlisted (11th Regiment), Sydney, NSW, by October 1848
Married Harriet SMITH (d. 1888), Scots Church, Sydney, NSW, 16 March 1855
Departed (with headquarters 11th Regiment) Sydney, NSW, 23 October 1857 (per Palmerston, for England)
Arrived [2] Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1862 (per Tiptree, from Plymouth, 3 October 1861)
Married [2] Helena Emily McLELLAND, St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, Sydney, NSW, 4 February 1889
Died Sydney, NSW, 21 April 1889, aged "56"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Sebastian+Hodge+c1833-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGE-Sebastian (shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: Sebastian Hodge (1829-1895, also "Bass" Hodge, of Bathurst, a carpenter and timber worker, who arrived in NSW as an immigrant in 1855)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 11th Regiment (military)

HODGE, William Bass (William Bass HODGE; W. B. HODGE)

Musician, composer

Born Sydney, NSW, 27 December 1855; baptised St. James, Sydney, 20 January 1856; son of Sebastian HODGE and Harriet SMITH
Died Sydney, NSW, 16 April 1942

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Bass+Hodge+1855-1942 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGE-William-Bass (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Sebastian's father, William Hodge (born c. 1811; died Gundagai, NSW, 1863), a corporal in the 11th Regiment, aged 21, married Mary Ann Gutridge (died Gundagai, NSW, 1877, reportedly aged "54"), the very young daughter of sergeant William Guttridge, on the Greek island of Lefkada (Santa Maura), on 15 April 1832. Their first child, Sebastian, was born on Zakynthos (Zanta), probably in 1833.

Now sergeant William Hodge and his family arrived in NSW with the 11th Regiment in 1845. No record has been found of Sebastian's enlistment in the regiment; however it probably took place in Sydney only shortly before his name first appeared in the October-December 1848 paylist, aged about 15. Hodge then served in the Band of the 11th Regiment.

Having married in Sydney in 1855, he and his wife, Harriet, and son William, sailed for Britain with the regiment in October 1857.

Hodge was still in the regiment, living with his family at Portsmouth in April 1861, and shortly after must have taken his discharge, for he and wife and three children took passage from Portsmouth for Australia on 3 October 1862.

"By kind permission" of W. S. Lyster, in whose opera company orchestra he was probably regularly engaged, Hodge appeared in Eliza Wallace Bushelle's concert in October 1863, and played an obligato to Anna Bishop in 1868. A prominent freemason and publican, Hodge went by the nickname "Bass". He continued playing in Sydney theatre orchestras, and in 1883 was master of a new incarnation of the City Band.

His son William Bass Hodge was composer of the patriotic song by She who gives her son ("words by Stephen Raffo, music by W. Bass Hodge") published in March 1915, active in Sydney into the 1930s. Note his 1933 recollections, below, of old time singers, including the Bushelles.

Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1841, 11th Regiment, Barnstaple Barracks, Devon; UK National Archives, HO107/203/3/2/12/18

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/16151565:8978 (PAYWALL)

. . . William Hodge / 30 / Serg't 11th Regt Foot / [born in county]
Mary Hodge / 20 [sic] // Sebastian / 8 // Emily / 4 // Sarah / 1 . . .

Paylist, 11th Regiment, 1 October to 31 December 1848; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2879

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1688154217 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2517 / Hodge Sebastian . . . [band not indicated]

Paylist, 11th Regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1849; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2880

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1688371978 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2517 / Hodge Sebastian . . . [band not indicated]

Paylist, 11th regiment, 1 April to 30 June 1851; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2883

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1689241720 (DIGITISED)

SERJEANTS . . . 599 / Hodge William / . . . On furlo awaiting discharge . . .

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1689253022 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2517 / Hodge Sebastian . . . / Band

Baptisms, St. James, Sydney, NSW, 1856; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30311433302 (PAYWALL)

20 January 1856 / born 27 December 1855 / William son of / Sebastian and Harriet / Hodge / Victoria Barracks / Soldier 11th Regiment

Paylist, 11th regiment, 1 July to 30 September 1857; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/2890

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1691453497 (DIGITISED)

PRIVATES . . . 2517 / Hodge Sebastian . . . / Band

England census, 1861, 11th Regiment, Portsmouth Barracks, Hampshire; UK National Archives, RG9/639/84/12

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/7850912 (PAYWALL)

. . . Hodge Sebastian / [Soldier] / Married / 27 / Private [11th Regiment] / [born] Isle of Zante, Mediterranean, Brit. subject
Hodge Harriet / Wife / [Married] / 27 / - / [born] Ireland
Hodge William / Son / 6 / - / [born] New South Wales Sydney
Hodge Mary / Daughter / - / 3 / - / [born] Kent Dover . . .

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS, JANUARY 3", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 January 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13065362

Tiptree, ship, 629 tons, Captain Pinel, from Plymouth, 3rd October. Passengers . . . Sebastian [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Hodge, and three children . . .

"PHILARMONIC CONCERT", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (18 October 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115426646 

The first concert of the season was given to a crowded auditory at the Freemason's Hall on Tuesday evening. The first part consisted of Mendelssohn's "Lobgesang," which was very fairly rendered . . . In the second part the overture to the "Cheval de Bronze" was well played by the orchestra, and was followed by a solo on the clarionet, "Una Voce," by Mr. Hodge . . . Mr. Callen conducted and Mr. J. Cordner presided at the organ.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Douglas Callen (conductor); William John Cordner (organ); Sydney Philharmonic Society (association); Freemason's Hall (Sydney venue)

"PHILARMONIC SOCIETY", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (15 October 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60517671 

. . . The second part of the concert consisted of a miscellaneous selection of five pieces; the first, Auber's overture to "Le Chaval de Bronze," one of the society's favourite stock pieces. This was succeeded by a solo on the clarionet, the air from Rossini's Barbiere - "Una voce poco fa" - very carefully rendered by Mr. Hodge, a new candidate for public fame, though we believe he was formerly in Sydney, in the band of the 11th Regiment . . .

"CONCERT", Empire (5 January 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60521137 

An entertainment of a varied and attractive character was given at the School of Arts on Friday evening last, in aid of the funds of the Destitute Children's Asylum at Randwick, and was very numerously and respectably attended, the large hall being filled in every part . . . The vocal and instrumental portion of the entertainment was sustained by Madame Sara Flower, Madame Flora Harris, Mr. Sussmilch, the members of the German Glee Club, and also the members of Mr. Chizlett's Upper School, together with Messrs. Peck, Hodge, Bridson, and Harwood, all of whom contributed their services gratuitously, and we need hardly add, acquitted themselves most admirably . . . Mr. Peck's violin fantaisie buffe on one string was warmly applauded, and we must not omit a special recognition of Mr. Hodge's masterly performance on the clarionette; unfortunately it occurred at so late a period of the evening that the majority of the audience had retired, and they were deprived of the enjoyment of listening to one of the principal bonnes bouches of the programme. Mr. Bridson presided at the organ, Mr. Harwood at the piano, with all their accustomed ability . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist); Christian Bernhard Sussmilch (vocalist); Charles Chizlett (singing instructor); George Peck (violin); Thomas Vicary Bridson (musician); Charles William Harwood (musician); German Glee Club (Sydney association); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13075705 

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Established 1854 . . .
The FOURTH CONCERT OF THE SEASON will take place at the Freemasons' Hall, Clarence-street, THIS EVENING, March 17th . . .
Conductor - Mr. D. Callen.
Organist - Mr. W. J. Cordner.
Principal Violin - Mr. Peck.
Principal Violencello - Mr. E. Dean.
Principal Clarionette - Mr. Hodge . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Smith Deane (cello)

"SUPPOSED SUICIDE", The Yass Courier [NSW] (22 April 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article263978130 

Mr. Hodge, for many years a colour-sergeant in the army, for some time sergeant in the Sydney police, lately constable at Gundagai, and at the time of his death keeper of the Gundagai district hospital, died on Sunday last, it is supposed from the effects of poison. On the morning of that day he was seen to go into the surgery in the hospital, take a draught, then come out, kiss each of his children, and his wife, and bid them good-bye, then retire to his bed, and never got up alive. - Wagga Wagga Express.

ASSOCIATIONS: But see the different conclusion at the inquest, "DEATH OF MR. HODGE OF GUNDAGAI. CORONER'S INQUEST", The Yass Courier (25 April 1863), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article263978593 

"BIRTHS", Empire (24 September 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60548785

HODGE. - On the 22nd September, at her residence, Stanley-street, Mrs. Sebastian Hodge, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Ernest Hodge (1853-1937)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 October 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13093101

GRAND CONCERT OF THE EARLY-CLOSING ASSOCIATION. At the MASONIC HALL, on THURSDAY next . . .
and the following gentlemen have generously given their services . . .
Mr. SEBASTIAN HODGE (By kind permission of Mr. W. S. Lyster) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyster Opera Company (troupe)

"CONCERT AT THE SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL", Empire (19 December 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60562852 

The above concert, given by the pupils of the Grammar School at the close of the term, in aid of the Randwick Asylum for Destitute Children, was largely and fashionably attended. The performance was given in the large schoolroom, and terminated very successfully. The vocal portion of the programme was sustained by lady and gentleman amateurs who are or have been pupils of Madame E. Wallace Bushelle, under whose direction the musical arrangements were carried out . . . Herold's overture to "Zampa" opened the concert well, from its spirited execution by the band, under the leadership of Mr. J. Hall . . . The playing of the celebrated "Carnival de Venise" convinced everybody of the talent possessed by Mr. Hall . . . He was accompanied by Mr. M. Younger, whoso presence appears almost indispensable at any amateur concert, and whose playing is sufficient to give confidence to any soloist whether instrumental or vocal. Mr. Hodge executed a brilliant solo on the clarinett - "Hope told a flattering tale." This was played with that tone and distinctness for which Mr. Hodge is now remarkable . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Wallace Bushelle (vocalist, teacher); John Thomson Hall (violinist, leader); Montague Younger (pianist, accompanist)

[Advertisement], Empire (17 April 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60569541 

LYSTER'S ROYAL ITALIAN AND ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.
PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. SUBSCRIPTION SEASON FOR 1865 OF TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS . . .
Commencing MONDAY, May 1st, 1865 . . .
Conductor and Composer - Mr. G. LODER. Leader - M. FLEURY . . .
ORCHESTRA . . . Clarionets: Herr Lundborg, Mr. Hodge . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (conductor); Achille Fleury (violin, leader); John William Lundborg (clarinet); Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"PUNCH AT THE THEATRE", Sydney Punch (6 May 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252639022 

The admirers of the "concord of sweet sounds" had ample cause for gratification at the Prince of Wales on Monday evening last, when Mr. W. S. Lyster's Royal Italian and English Opera Company commenced their fourth season in Sydney . . . Suffice it to say the house was crowded in every part, and Mr. George Loder received a cordial welcome as he took his seat as conductor to, unquestionably, in point of talent and numbers, the most efficient orchestra ever collected under one baton in Sydney. Monsieur Fleury, the leader, also received the recognition due to the acknowledged reputation which preceded his advent in Sydney. The term elite may be applied without hesitation to the orchestra, which ranks among its members the names of Eigenschenck, Hall, Rice, Hart, Lunenborg [sic], Kohler, Creed Royal, Brown, Hodge, and many others less known to Sydney fame. After a finely-executed overture, the curtain rose on Donnizettis charming "Lucretia Borgia" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Eigenschenck (violin); Walter John Rice (viola); Sidney Herbert Hart (cello); Franz Andreas Kohler (horn); Creed Royal (flute); Walter James Brown (double bass)

"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS", Empire (5 June 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64139160 

. . . Mr. Fleury, as leader, maintains his right to that distinguished post, and is ably supported by Mons. Eigenschenck and Mr. J. Hall, while Mr. Lundberg, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Rice . . . literally "play their parts" in a manner seldom equalled either in or out of the colony. Altogether, the opera has never been so completely rendered in Sydney, and will cause Mr. W. S. Lyster's name to be long remembered as having provided the most elegant, fashionable, and rational entertainment ever offered to the Sydney public. To-night will be revived Mozart's chef d'oeuvre "Le Nozze di Figaro," in which, apart altogether from the many beautiful songs, duets, and choruses incidental to the opera, the delicious orchestral accompaniments are of themselves almost sufficient to attract any admirer of what is lovely in music to listen to them alone, played, as they will be, to perfection by the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. George Loder . . .

"MADAME E. WALLACE BUSHELLE'S CONCERT", Empire (19 December 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63241029 

The Masonic Hall was nearly filled last evening, by a very fashionable audience, among whom were many well known musical families, for the purpose of listening to the singing and playing of several young ladies, who are, or have been, pupils of Madame Bushelle . . . Mr. S. Hodge played an excellent clarionet solo from Meyerbeer's "Dinorah," in the second part of the concert, which was received with evident satisfaction.

"TOWN AND COUNTRY NEWS . . . THE PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE", Sydney Mail (7 April 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166660684 

Attractive as are many at the varied forms of amusement offered from time to time for the delectation of the Sydney public and the enrichment of the projectors, there is none so worthy of support, or so generally appreciated, as that noblest of entertainments - the Opera. Thanks to Mr. Lyster's enterprise, it is brought within the range of all classes, and in this respect we are much better off than if our lot was cast in the mother country, where the opera is an expensive luxury to be indulged in only by the wealthy, while the humbler classes of society have to rest satisfied with the concert halls and music saloons now to be found almost everywhere . . . For all this we are indebted to Mr. Lyster, who commenced his fifth season on Monday, and never during the seven months of his absence from Sydney has the theatre presented such a brilliant appearance, every seat was filled, and in the dress circle and lower front of the house there was hardly standing room. The orchestra comprised nearly all the leading musicians in the colonies, including Creed, Royal, Hodge, Lundborg, and Eigenshenck, the whole being under the direction of Mr. George Loder, who 8lso acted as conductor last season. The programme consisted of two operas by Donizetti, the first being Lucrezia Borgia . . .

"INQUIRY INTO THE STATE OF THE SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL", Empire (12 July 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60594401 

Extracts from Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trustees of the Sydney Grammar School, sitting as a Committee of the Whole . . .
FRIDAY, 8TH JUNE, 1866 . . . Mr. Sebastian Hodge, examined :-
How long have you been drill sergeant at the Grammar School? Four years and five months.
Have you sufficient control over the boys? They are not as attentive as I would wish them, and not being allowed to use any physical force they sometimes play on me. They do not pay that attention I have been used to in the position of Drill Instructor in the Army . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 December 1868), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60830061

PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT to Madame ANNA BISHOP . . .
THIS EVENING (Saturday), December 12th, MONSTER CONCERT AND GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Grand Aria - Gratias Agimus tibi. Guglielmi - Madame ANNA BISHOP, With Clarionette Obligato by Mr. S. HODGE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist)

"SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL", The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 12 January, p. 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28421216 

The following report for the year 1867 has been presented to both Houses of Parliament: . . .
Return of the Receipts and Disbursements of the Sydney Grammar School, for the year 1867: . . .
[Salaries] . . . Janitor and Drill Sergeant, Sebastian Hodge: Salary, £100; allowances, ££12; total, £112; residence allowed . . .

"MR. SEBASTIAN HODGE'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 July 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28421506 

Mr. Sebastian Hodge's concert came off with great eclat last night, at the School of Arts, Pitt- street. The reserved seats were well filled, and there was a fair attendance in the body of the hall, although, having regard to the high repute in which Mr. Hodge is deservedly held, as well for his ability as a musician, as for the readiness with which he has heartily exercised his talent in the furtherance of philanthropic and kindred objects - it might fairly have been expected that he would have been met, not simply by an appreciative but by a crowded audience. In addition to his services in the band, Mr. Hodge played the clarionet obligato in the aria "Gratias Agimus," sung by Miss Kosten, and in the song "Bid me discourse," rendered by Miss Wiseman. Under the skilful direction of the bandmaster (Mr. G. D. Callen) the Volunteer Brigade Band performed in a most effective and admirable style the overture from "Fra Diavolo," and a selection from "Marino Faliero." Some passages, however, were spoiled, owing to the fact that the hall was altogether inadequate to their suitable expression. The absence of Mr. De Haga necessitated some deviations from the published programme, but this appeared to be more than compensated for by the presence of Signor Ugo Devoti, who, in addition to the pieces allotted to him and the encores extorted by the enthusiasm of the audience, generously supplied the deficiency. The selections given by Signor Devoti were from the works of Italian composers, they afforded scope for his highly cultivated voice, and were given with naturalness and force not often surpassed. "Rocked in the cradle of the deep," and a "Freshening breeze," were sung by Mr. Andrew Fairfax, whose descriptive power was finely exemplified by the calm repose of the one, and the restrained exhilaration of the other . . . Mr. W. J. Cordner was the accompanyist.

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Kosten (vocalist); Kate Gertrude Wiseman (vocalist); George Douglas Callen (band master); John De Haga (vocalist); Ugo Devoti (vocalist); Andrew Fairfax (vocalist); Sydney Volunteer Rifles Band (volunteer military)

"[Summary for Europe] . . . MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 14 July, p. 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13186151 

. . . On the 6th instant a complimentary concert was given to Mr. S. Hodge, one of our best resident instrumentalists. The beneficiare had the services of Miss James, Signor Devoti, and other artists of local celebrity. There was a good attendance, and an excellent entertainment . . .

"OUR AMUSEMENTS. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA", Sydney Punch (23 April 1870), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253223851 

Once more the welcome name of Lyster (now in conjunction with that of Smith, well-known and respected as a very successful caterer for public amusements) appears in Sydney. This time, however, at the head of an Operatic Company which, for strength and quality, has hitherto been unequalled in the colonies. On Monday evening the house was crowded by a critical and appreciative audience, and the appearance of Herr Siede, with most commendable punctuality, was the signal for a round of applause that must have been grateful to this talented conductor. Verdi's "Ernani," was the opera selected by the Management for the opening night, and the fine prelude and introduction with chorus of mountaineers and banditti, were given with much precision and firmness . . . The orchestra, of some forty in number, is perhaps the most efficient ever collected under one baton in Sydney, and has among its members the well known names of Eigenshanck, Hart, Rice, Hodge, Brown, Creed Royal, and many other musicians of great ability. With the exception of one or two slight mistakes consequent upon the short time allowed for rehearsal, the orchestral parts went capitally . . . On Wednesday night the "Bohemian Girl" was produced . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Washington Smith (manager); Julius Siede (conductor)

"Music and the Drama", Australian Town and Country Journal (5 August 1876), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70603261 

MUSIC at last. On Monday night, at the Royal Victoria theatre, Mozart's Twelfth Mass was performed by band and chorus, under the conductorship of Mr. J. C. Fisher, assisted most materially by Mr. W. G. Broadhurst at the harmonium . . . The second part of the programme contained a variety of good music, commencing with Herold's overture to "Zampa," which was played with great spirit. The orchestra throughout the evening played with much skill and care, and having so excellent a violinist as Herr Doehler for leader, and Mr. W. Rice as second violin, there was the greater security against error; while among the wind instruments, the clarionet playing of Mr. Hodge was conspicuously good . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Churchill Fisher (conductor); William Gore Broadhurst (harmonium); Wilhelm Doehler (violin, leader)

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. TUESDAY [3 October] . . . LICENSING BUSINESS", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 October 1876), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13380893 

. . . Three publicans were allowed to transfer their licenses: . . . and Patrick Sherlock to Sebastian Hodge.

"Music and the Drama", Australian Town and Country Journal (7 April 1877), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70600297 

ON Good Friday night the Musical Union performed Haydn's "Creation," at the Guild Hall, Castlereagh-street. A very large and fashionable audience was present . . . Herr Doehler the conductor, is to be congratulated upon the very careful manner in which his "Union" exhibited their strength, by the excellent and musicianly manner in which the oratorio was performed. I have not for a considerable period heard Haydn's music so well performed, more especially by band and chorus . . . With the orchestra no fault whatever need be found, as the accompaniments were played with an attention to the composer's marks of expression, and the conductor's wishes, that entitle the players to full praise. Nor should it be otherwise with Mr. Kreutschman leading the violins with the precision and fulness of tone such an artist can elicit from strings and bow. Mr. S Hodge, being one of the few who can obtain such a mastery ever the clarionetas to make it "discourse sweet music," played his part to admiration, and the obligato passages for the "horse's leg" were remarkably effective . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Josef Kretschmann (violin, leader)

"CIVIL SERVICE MUSICAL SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 July 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13439331 

The second concert of the Sydney Musical union's twelfth season was given last night, in the Masonic Hall, before a very large audience . . . A musical instrument, constructed by Salf, of Toulon, and quite new to the colony, was introduced to public notice by Mr. S. Hodge, who played a solo upon it. It is called the "Saxophone," and its appearance is that of a very large German pipe, made of brass. The tone of the instrument is very peculiar, but it it has qualities which would be of great value in an orchestra. With a compass of two octaves and four notes, and sounding like a mixture of saxhorn, cornopean, flageolet, and trombone, the "saxophone" cannot fail to make itself heard of. That the solo was well played will be understood by all who know Mr. Hodge's capabilities. It introduced the airs "Eileen! Aroon,", "Il Balen," and "The power of love" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: The 1881 French census listed two musical instrument makers named Salf at 32 rue d'Alger, Toulon ouest: Eugene Salf (44) and Louis Salf (33), probably brothers; see:

https://luthiervents.blogspot.com/2020/01/mirecourt-toulon.html 

"Civil Service Musical Society's Concert", Evening News (25 July 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107160457 

This society gave the second concert of the twelfth season, in the Masonic Hall, last night, in the presence of a large audience, every part of the hall being densely thronged by an appreciative and well-conducted body of people. The performances were conducted by Signor Giorza . . . Mr. S. Hodge performed one or two operatic airs, and an old national melody on the saxophone, a new bass instrument, which promises to become a valuable aid to composers, as it possesses peculiar qualities which will render it useful as a means of orchestral colouring. In some of its notes it resembles the tone of the bassoon, and in others those of the bass clarionet, with a slight touch of the horn. The upper notes are very soft and mellow, and the lower very rich, round, fall, and penetrating. Its tones are destitute of that flabbiness which pertains to brass bass instruments, and consequently it is well adapted for orchestral melodies, in which the part written for it shall be a true bass to the rest of the music . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Paolo Giorza (conductor)

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 August 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13454471 

The erection of a new music hall by Messrs. McCredie, Brothers, at Pyrmont, has supplied a long felt want in that locality . . . On Tuesday evening a concert was given in the hall, by the teachers and scholars of the C. E. School, assisted by several lady and gentlemen amateurs . . . Mr. S. Hodge played selections on the saxophone, a rather novel instrument, and said to be the only one of the kind in the colony . . .

"SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 October 1879), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13454003 

In the Garden Palace yesterday, the chief musical attraction was in the German Court . . . The saxophone, in the skilful hands of Mr. Hodge, produced several melodies, "Auld Robin Gray," "La Marseillaise," and "By the Sad Sea Waves," being of the number . . .

"Masonic Hall", The Cumberland Mercury [Parramatta, NSW] (17 March 1883), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article248619390 

A GRAND concert of vocal and instrumental music to celebrate the opening of the Parramatta Masonic Hall was tendered by the Directors of the Company on Wednesday evening last . . . Mr. H. Schwartzkoff appeared on the stage and apologised for the absence of Mr. Sebastian Hodge, who had been set down on the programme for some selections on the Saxaphone, but who was so ill as to be unable to leave his bed. He had therefore sent his son in his stead. That young gentleman then appeared and rendered a few selections on the Saxon Cornet . . .

"The Flower Show at Manly Beach", Evening News (17 September 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108834110 

The exhibition of native wild flowers, at Manly Beach, was extensively patronised on Saturday, chiefly by visitors from Sydney . . . In the afternoon the City Band, under the able direction of Mr. Sebastian Hodge, performed a fine selection of music in capital style, including the Cornstalk Polka, composed by the Hon. G. Thornton; the Bulwarra Waltzes, composed by Mr. Stevens; a charming selection from "Maritana" by Dubois, and other pieces . . .

MUSIC: The cornstalk polka (Thornton); The Bulwara waltzes (Stevens)

"DOUBLE BAY ANNUAL REGATTA", Australian Town and Country Journal (3 November 1883), 35

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71005237

The Double Bay annual regatta came off on Saturday afternoon, and notwithstanding the somewhat threatening appearance of the weather, passed off most satisfactorily . . . The scene was greatly enlivened by the presence of the City Band, under Mr. Bass Hodge, and a capital programme of music was discoursed during the afternoon . . .

"METROPOLITAN NEWS AND COMMENTS", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate [NSW] (30 January 1888), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134045757 

Mrs. Hodge, wife of Sebastian or "Bass" Hodge, of the Commercial Hotel, died unexpectedly last week after being operated upon for cancer.

"Marriages", The Australian Star (14 February 1889), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article227326302 

HODGE - McCLELLAND. - February 4, at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, by the Rev. Dr. Steel, Sebastian Hodge, of King-street, Sydney, to Helena Emily McClelland, relict of the late Thomas McClelland.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 April 1889), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13731029

HODGE. - April 21, at his residence, Commercial Hotel, King and Castlereagh Streets, Sebastian Hodge, aged 56 years.

"Death of Mr. Sebastian Hodge", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (23 April 1889), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108901279 

Another old identity has passed away. On Sunday night Mr. Sebastian Hodge, the proprietor of the Commercial Hotel King-street, succumbed, at the age of 56, to the exhaustion supervening on cutting out a carbuncle from the back of his neck. Mr. Hodge originally came to N.S.W. as a bandsman in the 11th Regiment, and returned to England with them. On completing his term of service with that corps he returned to Sydney. On his return he was appointed drill sergeant of the Sydney Grammar School, which position he held for 15 years. On giving up his appointment he took the Royal Arcade Hotel, afterwards known as the Bass Hotel the site of which is now occupied by a bank at the corner of Market and Pitt streets. After being in charge of the hotel for a number of years, Mr. Hodge took the Commercial Hotel, of which he has been the proprietor for nine years. During all this time he has been known as a good business man, and has been fairly successful. He took very little part in public affairs, but was instrumental in founding the City Band, and was known as the best clarionet player in New South Wales, as well as being a finished performer on the saxophone. He has been married twice, and leaves a wife and eight children. The only public movement with which he identified himself was the Licensed Victuallers' Association, of which he was president. He was an enthusiastic Mason, having been for years a member of the United Service Lodge, E.C, and at his death was G.S.D. of the Grand Lodge of Masons of New South Wales.

"CABLEGRAMS", The Northern Miner (24 April 1889), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article76970282

WE notice by our telegrams the death of an old Sydney identity, Mr. Sebastian Hodge, a gentleman who was originally attached to one of Her Majesty's regiments in the capacity of band master, and who since the Imperial troops left New South Wales had been well known as the proprietor and landlord of the Commercial Hotel in King Street, one of the most respectable hosteleries in Sydney. Mr. Hodge was also a good and enthusiastic musician, a splendid performer on the clarionette, and a specialist on that rarely played instrument, the saxophone, which had a telling effect in an orchestra, supplying the gap between the oboe and the bassoon. He was frequently engaged by the late W. S. Lyster in operatic orchestras, and his loss will be keenly felt in professional and private circles. Mr. John Hodge of the Bank of New South Wales, Charters Towers, is a son of the deceased gentleman under notice.

"OBITUARY", Australian Town and Country Journal (27 April 1889), 43

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71117965

Everybody in Sydney who wanted to know anything about brass bands or military music had only to apply to Mr. Sebastian Hodge, at the Commercial Hodge, at the Commercial Hotel in King-street. He prided himself upon knowing these subjects perfectly; and his pride was well founded. We have now to record his death, which occurred last Sunday evening after the operation had been performed for the removal of a carbuncle on his neck. Mr. Hodge came to Australia many years ago as bandsman in the 11th Regiment; and after his term of service in the army he was appointed drill-sergeant at the Sydney Grammar School. Subsequently, he took over the well-known Commercial Hotel, of which he was the proprietor at the time of his death. Mr. Hodge was the founder of the once popular city band, and as a clarionet and saxophone player had not been excelled in Australia. He was president of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, and a staunch Mason. He was 56 years of age, and left a wife and several children. The remains were buried in the Waverley Cemetery with Masonic honors.

"OLD SYDNEY. SOME MORE MILITARY MEMOIRS . . . Bass Hodge . . . (BY 'OLD CHUM')", Truth [Brisbane, QLD] (17 October 1909), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202391757 

. . . Steer was the band conductor, and presided over some 30 instrumentalists. Some of the bandsmen, in after years, were well known as excellent musicians. There was big Sebastian Hodge, who had been a boy in the band. He left with the regiment, but came back to Sydney on gaining his discharge. He was janitor and drill instructor at Sydney Grammar School. He left there to enter into publichouse-keeping. His first venture in that line was in Bass's Hotel (Bass Hodge he was known as), Pitt and Market-streets, the house known for years as Sherlock's Hotel, and in the olden days kept by William Toogood. Bass Hodge subsequently had the Commercial Hotel, on the corner of King, and Castlereagh streets, a house known as Lamb's for many years. Mr. Hodge was a leading clarionette in Lyster's Opera Orchestra . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Old Chum"); Charles William Ferdinand Stier (master, 11th band); William Toogood (publican); Richard Seymour (musician)

"OLD SYDNEY . . . (BY 'OLD CHUM')", Truth [Brisbane, QLD] (30 January 1910), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201761081 

. . . There were two brass bands at St. Benedict's, started by Father Corish - one about 1854, the other about 1858-9. Bass Hodge, Dick Seymour, and a man named Sykes were the intructors of the first band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Sykes (musician); Michael Andrew Corrish (cleric); St. Benedict's church (Sydney)

"PERSONAL", Sunday Times (9 January 1916), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121332276 

Mr. William Hodge, professionally known as William Bass-Hodge, who attained his 60th birthday on December 27, was born in Victoria Barracks, Sydney. His father, the late Sebastian Hodge, who formed the City Band in 1882, was then in the band of the 11th Regiment, which was the first to occupy the Barracks. William was taken to England with the regiment in 1857, in one of the old sailing ships, and returned to Sydney with his parents in the early 'sixties. He was educated at William-street Public School and the Sydney Grammar School, and then took up the profession of music. At the age of 14 he was appointed organist at Penrith. Early in the 'seventies Mr. Hodge became music-master and organist at Oaklands School, Mittagong. Since then he has held several positions in the musical world, and is well known in Sydney and many parts of the State

"OLD-TIME SINGERS. TO THE EDITOR", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 December 1933), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17031676

Sir, - I feel sure that there was no more pleased musician than myself to read in the "Herald" of the 24th and 28th November last, under the above heading, the grand list of "Old Musicians and Famous Singers," and to know that these were not quite forgotten. The time was the early sixties, or possibly before. But there are some corrections needed. One very great omission is Madam Wallace Bushell, who was the founder of vocalisation in Sydney. Madam had two sons, John and Vincent ("Toby") Bushell; there was no Wallace Bushell, but John had a very fine baritone voice. Vincent Wallace, of "Maritana" fame, was a brother of Madam Wallace Bushell. Then Leon Caron did great work in Sydney and Melbourne for 25 years, as did Cordener and John Delaney, and Florence Young. The writers of the letters referred to will possibly agree with me when I say that we never had two finer artists in grand opera than Lucy Escot (Mrs. Squires) and Squires, Lucy Escot's rendering and acting of the Jewel Song from "Faust" have never been excelled.
I am, etc., W. BASS HODGE. Sydney, Dec. 8.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Wallace Bushelle and 2 sons (vocalists); Leon Caron (conductor); William John Cordner (conductor); John Albert Delany (conductor); Lucy Escott (vocalist); Henry Squires (vocalist)

[Notice], NSW Government Gazette (13 November 1942), 2995

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225125707 

IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales. - PROBATE JURISDICTION. -
In the matter of the estates of the under-mentioned deceased persons . . .
William Bass Hodge, late of Sydney, in the State of New South Wales, retired music teacher, who died on the 16th April, 1942, intestate . . .

Musical works (Sebastian Hodge):

The Civil Service galop (Elvy & Co., 1868)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 May 1868), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13165652 

NOW READY - The Civil Service Galop, dedicated to Henry Lane, Esq., President of the C. S. Musical Society, by Sebastian Hodge, price 2s. 6d. ELVY and CO.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Lane (musical amateur); Civil Service Musical Society (association); Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher)

"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 May 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13165777 

At a concert given by the Civil Service Musical Society one evening this week, the Civil Service Galop was played, for the first time before an audience, and we are informed that it was very much admired. Mr. Sebastian Hodge is the composer, and it is dedicated to Mr. Henry Lane, president of the society. Messrs. Elvy and Co., of George-street, are the publishers.

Bibliography and resources:

Barrie and Margaret Chapman, Sergeant William Hodge, Australia's redcoat settlers (archived at NLA Pandora)

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20110615173348/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/100162/20110616-0041/freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/_garter1/hodgewill.html

Sebastian Hodge, The history of Matt (also archived in NLA Pandora)

http://thehistoryofmatt.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/obituary-of-sebastian-hodge-1833-1889.html

The "other" Sebastian Hodge, The history of Matt (also archived in NLA Pandora)

http://thehistoryofmatt.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/other-sebastian-hodge-of-barnstaple_31.html

HODGE, Thomas (Thomas HODGE; Mr. HODGE; also Thomas HODGES)

Theatre and concert room proprietor, vocalist, Pavilion Theatre (Melbourne), barman, woodsplitter, valet

Active Melbourne, NSW (VIC), c. 1840-46
? Died Melbourne, VIC, November 1857, aged "55" (BDM: born "Wales")

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Hodge+c1840-46 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGE-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (13 February 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225012070 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, Adjoining the Eagle Tavern, Great Bourke-street, Melbourne.
THE above place of public entertainment being in the course of erection,
and the proprietor calculating on its completion by the latter end of March,
respectfully intimates to the Gentry and Inhabitants of Melbourne,
that at the solicitation of numerous friends, he purposes issuing tickets for the season, on the following terms:
Box Tickets, admitting a Lady and Gentleman £7 10s, Pit ditto £5 5, not transferrable.
Tickets may be obtained on and after Tuesday, next, 16th February,
by application to Monsieur and Madame Gautrot, or to Mr. Jamieson, Eagle Tavern, as above.
THOMAS HODGE, Proprietor.
February 13, 1811.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Madame Gautrot (musicians); Pavilion Theatre (Melbourne venue, "Royal Victoria Theatre", "Victoria Saloon")

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (3 April 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008068 

THE ROYAL PAVILION SALOON
WILL open on MONDAY EVENING, April 12, with a VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
Programme.
PART I.
Opening Chorus - "God save the Queen" - By the whole Company.
Overture - "A la Melbourne" - Monsieur Gautrot and Band.
Song - "Blue Violets" - Mrs. Avins.
Song - Madame Gautrot.
Comic Song - "The Nervous Appeal." - Mr. W. Miller.
Comic Song - "Cherry-cheek'd Patty." - Mr. Hodge.
BETWEEN THE PARTS,
Overture - Monsieur Gautrot and the Band
And a variety of Entertainments,
PART II.
Overture - Monsieur Gautrot and Band.
Song - Classical delineations of the Grecian Statues - Mr. Miller.
Song - "Curly-headed Ploughboy" - Mr. Hodge.
Song - Madame Gautrot.
Song - "Away to the Mountain's Brow," - Mrs. Avins.
Duet - "The Charity School Boy" - Mrs. Avins and Mr. Miller.
Overture - Band.
Finale - "Rule Britannia," by the whole strength of the Company.
Doors open at half-past 7, and Performances to commence at 8 o'clock.
Tickets of admission to be had of Mr. T. Hodge, At the Box Office,
from 10 till 3 o'clock every day, Sundays excepted - Box Tickets, 10s 6d; Pit 7s; Gallery, 4s.
MONSIEUR GAUTROT, Leader of the Band.
MR. W. MILLER, Stage Manager.
MR. T. HODGE, Proprietor.
VIVAT REGINA!

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Avins (vocalist); William Miller (vocalist, stage manager)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (19 May 1841), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008077 

MR. C. WILLIAMS Has received instructions from the proprietor,
Mr. Hodge to submit to public competition by auction, TO-MORROW, the 20th instant, on the premises Bourke-street,
THE THEATRE, as it now stands, with all the elegant fittings up of Boxes, Pit, Galleries, Landscape Scenery Painting, Lamps, &c. &c.
This splendid establishment has a frontage of 32 feet to the best business street in Melbourne . . . and has a depth of 65 feet . . .

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (7 July 1841), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225012791 

To be Sold, THE THEATRE, by private Contract, in Great Bourke street.
For further particulars, apply to Mr. Hodge in Bourke-street. Melbourne, 25th June, 1841.

"THEATRICALS", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (7 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226509893 

His Honor the Superintendent having kindly granted permission to Mr. Hodge, the spirited proprietor of the Victoria Theatre, to open the building as often as he likes, till he is enabled by a modification in the law to procure a regular license; a variety of entertainments were performed on Monday night last, to a house "full to overflowing" . . . The manager, be he whom he may, is decidedly a clever fellow, for, out of a company limited to four, he had manufactured, as per "bills of the day," a gentleman, a company, a lady, an amateur, two females, a prodigy - another gentleman, and another amateur. With such a corps how could the first part go off otherwise than well?
After the first part came the ballet, a description of entertainment which allows the "eloquence of motion" to supersede that of words. As the programme is silent on the name of the ballet, or the cast of the characters - and as we confess our inability to draw the requisite lines of demarcation between ladies, females, gentlemen, amateurs and prodigies - we are content to let it be "a deed without a name" . . .
Now come we to the latter part of the entertainments; - the lady sung, the amateur sung; the prodigy sung, the band played, and finally every man jack and woman jenny in the company joined in harmoniously piping the suitably-chosen, pathetic air, "Clear the Kitchen."
Here let us pause. We blush for our remissness, but as honest journalists feel bound to avow that in the last paragraph we have omitted mentioning the gentleman of the evening - the gentleman, par excellence, who sung "Death of General More," "Alice Gray," the "Swiss Boy," - and here again our Pegasus halts. Stern duty, however, urges us to record the fact that sundry unsympathetic, undiscerning, uncongenial, ungrateful individuals hissed - aye, actually hissed "the gentleman." Singers, after all, are but "mortal men," and who can wonder that as such they should feel and resent an insult. By the goose-quill which we now wield, but we felt for the man; but the dignified manner in which he advanced to the foot-lights (so close that he almost burnt his inexpressibles,) and gracefully waved his hat to obtain silence, convinced all that he was equal to the occasion. Silence being obtained, he addressed the audience as follows: -
"Ladies and Gentlemen: there is a great many of you here as is very fond of 'issing, now I wants to know if there is any of you as is game to sing, 'cos I'm your man any day for twenty pounds."
"Thus spake the chief, and proudly ey'd the foe."
In conclusion, we would say - Hurrah, Hodge; hurrah; - we congratulate you on the success of Monday night, and trust that you may always meet with the encouragement you deserve.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles La Trobe (district superintendent)

"THEATRICALS", Port Phillip Gazette (9 October 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225012124 

The Pavilion opens again on Monday evening, the entertainments we understand subject to Major St. John's pruning knife, who excludes any thing (and properly) that is calculated to militate against public taste. The Theatre is to continue under the present arrangement, until Mr. Hodge obtains permission from the Governor for a License.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Berkley St. John (c. 1798-1866, magistrate)

"CONCERT AND BALL. BY PHIL. GARLIC", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (30 December 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226509919 

"Past ten o'clock" sang out the watchman, as we were wending our way homewards through Great Bourke-street. "Past ten o'clock," and the information came to us unexpectedly, for we had been engaged in "counting hours for minutes," we had, in fact, been Romeo and Julietizing . . . How far we would have gone on in our rhapsody is uncertain, had not the Pavilion presenting the unusual aspect of an illuminated front burst upon our view, and we paused to inquire the meaning of such an appearance. Mr. Hodge informed us that the tradesmen of our infant city were celebrating Christmas by holding a concert and ball, and his kindness politely afforded us admission to the scene of festivity. We will not say that our eyesight was dazzled by the beauty and splendour of the scene . . . We had scarcely taken a hurried glance at these arrangements when a gentleman in very "dickey" apparel appeared and sang "Sich a gettin' up stairs," which was received with great applause and encored. Then a little boy with a shrill voice sang "Isle of Beauty," and after that a gentleman splendidly attired in a blouse, with a red button-up waistcoat, and light trousers announced that "as soon as the feenarly was over the ball would commence." And accordingly we had the finale "God save the Queen" - but nobody seemed prepared for the ball. On the contrary, the company, many of whom, to judge from the incessant popping of corks, were enjoying themselves exceedingly, were by no means satisfied with the banquet of sweet sounds dished up by the careful Hodge . . .

"THE PAVILION", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (27 January 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226509745 

Yesterday Mr. Thomas Hodge, the proprietor of the Pavilion, Bourke-street, appeared at the police office to answer an information which had been laid against him at the instance of the chief constable, for a breach of the second clause of the 9th George IV., No. 14, 1828, in permitting a public exhibition of dancing and singing without being duly licensed by the Colonial Secretary as the Act directs. Permission had been given for the holding of one or two concerts, but that permission having been grossly abused, strict orders were given to the defendant to discontinue the performances in future. In direct opposition, however, to the restrictions imposed upon him, the defendant opened the theatre both on the Thursday and Saturday evenings of the previous week, and for the breach of the Act referred to, committed on Thursday, Major St. John directed an information to be filed against Hodge for performing without a license. The Bench found the defendant guilty, and sentenced him to pay a fine of £50 and 20s. costs; in default of payment to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for six calendar months. Major St. John observed that he had no pity for Hodge, as he had acted against the authorities with his eyes open.

"THE VICTORIA SALOON", Port Phillip Gazette (29 January 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225013210 

On Wednesday Mr. Thomas Hodge, formerly valet to the immortal Kean, and at present proprietor of the Victoria Saloon, was summoned before the Police under the Colonial Act, 9th Geo. 4, No. 14, an Act for regulating places of public exhibition and entertainment.
Mr. Carrington who appeared on behalf of the Crown, said that he should not have pressed the case against the defendant, with the same vigour that he should now do, had it not come within his knowledge that he had been warned frequently not to give these public entertainments, possessing as they did a tendency to injure public morals. Mr. Wright, the chief constable, and a youth well known as, "pray don't crush us," deposed that on the 20th January instant, they were at the Victoria Saloon, at which there was an entertainment of singing and dancing; certainly every thing went off quietly, and there was no breach of the peace.
The Hon. Mr. Murray who appeared for the defendant, contended that the act should not apply at the present time; at the time it passed, there was no doubt it was right and just, but it now had a tendency to do harm instead of good to the community. He thought it was an act of severe injustice for the magistrates as a body to set their faces against the expressed opinion of the public, which was in favor of theatrical entertainment.
Mr. Carrington would say a few words in reply. If they persisted in opening the saloon, he (Mr. Carrington) would send the constabulary, and indict every person present.
Major St John would not say that he was sorry for Mr. Hodge, in fact he had no commiseration for him, for he had on one or two occasions given a permission, which had been grossly abused, the bill that had been shown to him (Major St. John) did not correspond with the performances; there had been dancing, and he understood indecent dancing to[o]. Mr. Hodge was also well aware that he had done every thing in his power to get the section of the Act repealed under which the present information was laid; he had also endeavoured to obtain from His Excellency Sir George Gipps, when in the province, permission for the Saloon to be opened as a place of public entertainment. Under these circumstances he had no commiseration for Mr. Hodge. The Act was imperative, which was, that he pay to the Queen a penalty of £50, and 20s. costs.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Gipps (governor)

"Domestic Intelligence", Port Phillip Gazette (2 March 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225012744 

When the Governor was on his late visit to Melbourne, His Excellency placed in the hands of the Superintendent the power to remit the punishment of confinement on persons fined in the lower courts. This prerogative His Honor has been pleased to exercise on several occasions, and especially since the crowded state of the gaol rendered it necessary for the health of the prisoners to remove a certain number. The Superintendent visited the house of correction in person on Wednesday last [23 February], when thirteen received, on the certificate of the governor of the gaol for good conduct, a remission of their sentence. Among the liberated was Hodge, the nominal proprietor of the pavilion, late the scene of the amateur theatricals.

"NEW THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette (19 March 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008373 

The exertions of the amateur performances have given a start to the drama, that will tend, we hope, to its legitimate establishment in the province. The very unsatisfactory manner in which the "Pavilion", was conducted naturally set the authorities against granting a license tor continued performances. The late occasion has shown that there is sufficient spirit and taste to conduct dramatic representations with talent and decency. An extension, therefore, of the license, as applied for, for three months, for charitable purposes, is certain to be obtained from the Colonial Secretary. This will pave the way for a permanent license, should any party of sufficient character apply for one with means to support a good house. Moved by these reasons, Mr. Dobson of the Albion Hotel has determined to enter on the speculation. A new Theatre is to be erected on a vacant allotment, being the corner of Bourke and Swanston-streets, in the vicinity of the present Pavilion and the Prince Albert Inn. Messrs. Hodge and Jamieson, the proprietors of the old theatre, on learning that arrangements were afoot for another night of theatricals, and believing their own to be the only available house for the purpose, have very modestly demanded thirty pounds a night. On the last occasion the committee was obliged, in order to satisfy their demand, to give these parties all the scenery, to enable them to keep the funds entire for the benefit of the hospital. Mr. Dobson, who is a vigorous man in any undertaking, has promised, if the license is obtained, to run up a building fit to commence work in at fifteen days' notice; and as the amateur theatricals will be an introduction to popularity for his house, it will be to his interest to grant the gratuitous use of it to the stewards.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Jamieson (publican, Eagle Tavern); Dobson's new theatre was apparently never built

"INSOLVENCY BUSINESS", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (1 December 1842), 2

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

The following insolvents have filed their schedules in the Insolvent Court since our last publication: - Thomas Hodge, proprietor of the Theatre, Melbourne . . .

"POLICE INTELLIGENCE . . . THURSDAY, April 27", Melbourne Times (29 April 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226924032 

Thomas Hodge, well known as Kean's valet, was charged by Mr. John Stephen with being illegally in the Victoria Theatre, and also, as a rogue and vagabond.
Mr. Stephen said, that a series of annoyances had been lately adopted respecting the Theatre by putting in executions, &c., which Judge Willis had declared to be illegal. The previous day he found Mr Hodge there, whom he had frequently cautioned, when he gave him into custody. He was also sure that the man possessed no means of living.
Hodge in defence urged that he was acting as bailiff, having been put in possession by Blair; as to getting a living, he was employed cross-cutting wood at Richmond.
The Bench cautioned Hodge what he was about, and informed him that if he came there again they would send him to goal for three months.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Stephen (complainant, theatrical manager)

"WHAT HO! BRABANTIO SIGNIOR BRABANTIO HO!", Port Phillip Gazette (29 April 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225011984 

The above quotation had scarcely escaped from the lips of Mr. Thomas Hodge, on Wednesday last, when a rush was made on the stage door of the theatre by the aforesaid Thomas, and a man with unwashed face named Blair, who having made their way without opposition to the O.P. side of the stage, Mr. Hodge soliloquised, "Thus far into the bowels of the land have we marched on without impediment," and drawing forth a dirty piece of paper from the crown of his hat, facetiously designated it a "distress warrant," whereby he, the said Thomas Hodge, on behalf of the Insolvent Court, levied upon all the goods, chattels, effects, contained in the said theatre, for the small sum of £500 then due and owing to the said Thomas Hodge or his trustees, for rent, and was proceeding to take an inventory of divers helmets, swords, crowns, sceptres, &c., &c., when, lo! a yell "that transfixed him to the spot" was heard, and through the "vampire trap" appeared, not the ghost of Hamlet, but John Stephen, Esq., accompanied with a well known Dogberry and other sprites, who with real melo-dramatic effect seized the said Thomas Hodge and his assistant, and driving them at the point of wooden dagger, descended into the regions below, when the unlucky Thomas was handed over to a constable, and having been provided with a gratuitous night's lodging, was on the following day charged before Major St. John at the P.O. with this O.P. row and with being a vagrant, and having trespassed upon the theatre with intent to annoy the said John Stephen, without any probable cause or claim. When Thomas was called upon for his defence, he said he was Kean's carpet bag, or at least that he formerly carried Kean's - the immortal Kean's carpet bag. These circumstances had their weight upon the bench, who dismissed the charge, but assured Thomas on a repetition of the offence he would be punished with three months' imprisonment under the vagrant act.

"INSOLVENT SITTINGS. FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 1843 . . . In the matter of Thomas Hodge an Insolvent", Port Phillip Gazette (28 October 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224813147 

The insolvent appeared before his Honor and presented a petition from John Martin and George Masted, Trustees in his Estate, stating that they had "not yet received any money, nor been able to get possession of the Theatre, in consequence of His Honor Judge Willis not having decided when the case was brought before him."
The petitioners further set forth, that they had filed affidavits in the Insolvent Court, and summoned witnesses who were never brought before his Honor, further that Mr. Jamieson of the Eagle Inn, at present held possession of the Theatre, and was keeping the creditors in defiance; that the petitioner bed taken possession of the Theatre, but were each time forcibly ejected by Mr. John Stephen, to whom the Insolvent had previously let the Theatre.
His Honor in reply to the petition, said that from what he had learned respecting the matter from Mr. Locke and Mr. Moore, who had both interested themselves in the affair, he was of opinion the Court could do nothing in the matter.

"JUDICIAL INTELLIGENCE . . . INSOLVENCY. In the Insolvent Estate of Thomas Hodge", Port Phillip Gazette (7 August 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810580 

Mr. Pohlman applied under the 70 sec. of the Insolvent Act, for leave to examine witnesses, to obtain certain information for the trustees. The section referred to, empowered the Court, after the sequestration of the estate, to summon any person having in his possession any part of the said estate, or being indebted thereto.
Lewis Jones, sworn. - I am a working man. I was employed by the insolvent to build a theatre for him in January, 1841. He said that Jamieson gave him the ground for the remainder of his (Jamieson's) lease of five years. I had an arrangement with Hodge, and said, I could bring timber to the amount of £200. I asked Jamieson if he had given that ground to Hodge to build upon, and he said he had, but said there was no writing; however, his word was his bond, and called his God to witness, that it would be all right. I told him that I would go on with the building if the ground was really given to Hodge. He said, very well, it's my property and go on. Mr. Hodge had possession of the key of the building while it was going on. I only saw Jamieson twice in the Theatre. Hodge slept there. Hodge held concerts in the building after it was finished. I stood at the door and took the money. I paid the money to the performers by order of Mr. Hodge. I paid what was over to the poorest of the workmen. I was present when Hodge offered to let his interest in the Theatre to John Stephen, in about March, 1842. Mr. Hodge, Mr. Stephen, and myself, were the only parties present at this proposal. We were to meet Mr. Stephen at the Exchange, when Mr. Stephen offered to engage the Theatre for a month from Mr. Hodge, for £5 a night. That was before the new agreement after the month, when a new agreement for three months was made between Hodge, myself, and Jamieson (Agreement read). I signed that agreement in Jamieson's house. I did object to sign it. I was afraid it might be wrong, but after it was read over I signed it. After this agreement I received £9 10s. from Mrs. Jamieson as part of my building money; she said her husband was holding the property for the trustees, and that she would see me paid. I applied to her after this for more money, but she said none had been paid, and could not pay me out of her money. Jamieson, several times has said that Hodge was the sole proprietor of the Theatre.
By Mr. Raymond - I have a claim on the Theatre for the amount of my money. I am a ticket of leave holder. I will swear that I laid out £200 in this building. Jamieson said, Hodge was to hold the Theatre for five years; as long as it was kept open as a Theatre, no rent was to be paid. I don't know that he ever was a waiter at Jamieson's. I don't claim to be a partner with Hodge, nor never did. Mrs. Jamison paid me £9 10s., and afterwards told me that the stewards would pay no more rent. The concerts went on for about twelve months. I used to pay for the refreshments that I got at Jamieson's.
John Stephen, sworn. - Before giving evidence in this estate, this deponent wished to know to whom he was to look for his expenses.
His Honor stated that he was entitled to look to the trustee for all necessary expenses.
Examination. - I have been previously examined on this matter (Previous examination read).
His Honor said be would make no order in this matter, it being one of disputed property, the parties should institute a suit, and come before the Court in a regular manner.

"A CONCERT", Port Phillip Gazette (12 February 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812377 

On Saturday last, a man named Thomas Hodge, better known as Kean's carpet bag, applied to the Mayor, for permission to give a concert in the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Stephen opposed the application and the Mayor said that he could not grant permission without Mr. Cameron's consent, which was of course refused.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson Cameron (actor, manager)

"EQUITY", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (18 May 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226352395 

On Thursday next the curtain will be raised for the fifth and last act in the farcical comedy of Martin and another, trustees of Thomas Hodge, v. Jamieson, relating to the rents and profits of the Victoria Theatre, Bourke-street, when arguments will be heard upon the evidence.

On the detail of which, see "Judicial Intelligence", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (22 May 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226352342 

"SUPREME COURT. THURSDAY, 28TH MAy, 1846 . . . Martin and another, Trustees of Hodge, v. Jamieson. JUDGMENT", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (29 May 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226350608 

His Honor said, the bill in this case is filed by the plaintiffs, as trustees of the insolvent estate of Thomas Hodge, against James Jamieson. The Bill which was not filed till November, 1844, states, that some time in January, 1841, the defendant promised to grant Hodge, an underlease of a piece of land adjoining an inn kept by the defendant, for the term of (his,) the defendant's interest therein being, as defendant alleged, nearly five years, to hold the same rent free, on condition of Hodge's building a theatre thereon. That Hodge agreed to take the land upon these terms, and was let into possession of the land, upon which he built a theatre, at an expense of £1,500, having previously requested defendant to put their agreement in writing, which defendant had refused, observing that his word was as good as his bond. That the theatre was opened by Hodge, on the 12th April, 1841, with the knowledge of Jamieson; who derived considerable advantage therefrom, in the way of his business. That subsequently Hodge under-let the theatre to Mr. John Stephen, for a period of four weeks, and received rent from him during that time. That afterwards Hodge having become indebted to one Lewis Jones and divers persons, for the building of the theatre, agreed with the said Lewis Jones and the defendant, that the said defendant should act as trustee for and on behalf of the said several creditors, and to have full power to let the said theatre, and to apply the rentals thereof in the payment of the said several creditors demands . . .
[conclusion] . . . there is to say the least very strong evidence, on the testimony before me, to satisfy a jury that Hodge had waived all his interest in the theatre, very soon after its erection, if not by express agreement, at least by his conduct. The bill, then, must be dismissed with costs, and the injunction, which I understood was granted, though not prayed, must be of course dissolved.

But see also this correspondence from the trustees, "To the Editor of . . .", The Melbourne Argus (5 June 1846), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4759262 

. . . Mr. Stephen it appears made a new arrangement with Mr. Jamieson, and he says Hodge was present as a party; this Hodge denies; and no such agreement is produced by Stephen or the defendant, and why not, it would not bear examination, it must therefore be inferred that this was an underhand business concocted to outdo Hodge altogether. Although lest the scheme should be too soon unravelled, Hodge is kept in some sort of office at a rate of twenty or thirty shillings per week, until time serves that he is not wanting longer; he must now remove, Hodge now comes looking after his rents for he now holds the keys and when he is told by Jamieson that they are paying no rent, Hodge locks the door after the performers, and Jamieson in presence of William Edwards, prays Hodge to entrust him with the keys for one night only, and he would return them to Hodge, and see that the rent would be paid. Hodge calls in the morning for the keys, but to his disappointment, he gets neither keys nor admission. Hodge remains in this state for some months, during which time Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson, of course with the assistance of their legal adviser, Mr. Stephen, set on foot a plan for Hodge to leave the colony, and make every preparation for him to go; as Jamieson said to him why could he not go concealed on board of a vessel in an open hogshead or something, in fact any way but to be off. Now it might be asked here, what villainy, art, and devices, have been practiced in order to defraud all concerned. Hodge is forced to become insolvent, and Mr. Jamieson recommends him to it, and not only so, but demands of Hodge and Jones to pass to him two bills of exchange for some 200 or 300 pounds, these he said would make him the largest creditor, and then he Jamieson said, he would let them, meaning the creditors, know what he could do. This was honestly and honorably objected to by Hodge and Jones, as they would not connive with him as they did not owe him any money, let the reader pause, and consider if ever such villainy was attempted, and as yet not punished . . .

? "CITY POLICE COURT. Friday, November 10th, 1854", The Age (11 November 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851024 

Thomas Hodge was charged by James David and Alexander Watt with lunacy, and breaking windows. The Mayor asked the poor fellow if he would wish to be provided for, and his answer left no doubt on the mind of the magistrate that he was suffering from aberration of intellect. He was remanded for seven days for medical enquiry.

? "INQUESTS", The Argus (3 November 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141424 

. . . At Yarra bend, on the bodies . . . of John Bayliss who died of serous apoplexy; and of Thomas Hodge, whose death resulted from the same malady. Suitable verdicts were returned in each case . . .

"THE CHRONICLES OF EARLY MELBOURNE . . . NEW SERIES. BY GARRYOWEN . . . CHAPTER XVII. THEATRICAL AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS. THE PAVILION", The Herald (10 March 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241141024 

There was a time (not very long ago) when taverns, though unlike Angels were, like angels' visits, few and far between, in Bourke street, and towards the close of 1840, there were only three licensed victuallers in all the now throbbing thoroughfare. Where the big "Bull and Mouth" fattens and flourishes on public favor, there nestled a small single-floored, weatherboard, shingle-roofed, cottage-like hostelry called the Eagle Inn, and it was a drinking rendezvous of some note amongst a certain class of the community. It was kept by a Mr. James Jamieson, who, though he reigned, did not govern, for its constitution was an absolute gyneocracy, administered by the hostess, known far and near as Mother Jamieson. The establishment was specially patronised by a not very fascinating, though lively Cyprian, nomine Jenny McLeod, acquired a questionable popularity, and did a fair business under such auspices. The barman was a Mr. Thomas Hodges, much given to boasting of the confidential relations that subsisted between him and the older Kean in the mother country, and by all account Hodges had, at some time, rendered himself useful to the great tragedian by polishing his boots, brushing his coat, or in some equally necessary domestic offices. Whilst engaged in such menial attentions either brush or boot jack might have communicated some germs of contagion, for Hodges became partially stage struck, and began whispering some of his theatrical musings in the ear of Jamieson. There was a certain method in his madness, and by a plausible tongue he succeeded in making Jamieson believe that in the establishment of a theatre he should discover a mine that would open to him a door to untold wealth, so the golden bait was bitten, and Jamieson hooked. The project was fully considered at several cabinet meetings attended by the landlord, Mother, Jenny, and Hodges, and it was at length resolved to start a theatre, Hodges to be the ostensible proprietor, and Jamieson to supply most if not the entire sinews of war. Along the western end of the Eagle there was a small right of way now closed, and adjoining that was some vacant land, which was forthwith secured, and in January, 1841, it was publicly announced that a wooden Theatre or Pavilion was to be erected there. Its dimensions were to be 65 ft by 35ft, the sum of L1000 was to be expended or its construction, and it was to be completed in two months. It must have taken four or five weeks to prepare plans and specifications, and accept the preliminary contract, for it was not until the end of February that the foundation was laid. This ceremony was simply driving a number of stout piles into the ground, of sufficient strength to support the superincumbent wood, canvas and shingle work; but the piles once made fast, the rest of the building was briskly proceeded with, so that in March it was declared to be almost out of the builder's hands, and would be opened in a few weeks. The finishing touch was at length put to the Pavilion . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Finn ("Garryowen"; journalist, arrived Melbourne, 19 July 1841)

"THE CHRONICLES OF EARLY MELBOURNE . . . THE PAVILION [continued]", The Herald (19 March 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241150157 

. . . The establishment shortly after [December 1842] appeared as "The Royal Victoria Theatre," with more professionals in Messrs. Deering and Merton [sic, Mereton], and the latter's wife. This triplet hailed from the Launceston Theatre, and there was a short run of good houses . . . The next supposed acquisition to the staff was a Mrs. Murray, but her performances were below the expected standard, and she disappeared in consequence of a tiff with the manager. Hodges' reverses were pressing on him so heavily all this time, that by March, 1843, he was only too glad to find a requiem in the Insolvent Court, and it was alleged that there were L300 due as arrears of rent . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Shinton Deering (actor, manager); Thomas and Christiana Mereton (actors); Dinah Murray (actor, vocalist)
and see also, "FIRST MELBOURNE THEATRE", The Prahran Telegraph (24 December 1910), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165104739 

"MELBOURNE'S FIRST THEATRE", Vigilante (1 August 1918), 28

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154468209 

"Melbourne's First Theatre", The Argus (5 March 1932), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4440117 

HODGES, Mrs. (Emily HODGES; Mrs. Y. W. HODGES; Mrs. HODGES) see under alias Madame von Hile

Musician, vocalist, teacher of music, singing, and drawing (Adelaide, SA, 1850)

HODGES, Britton (Britton HODGES; B. HODGES; Mr. HODGES; also HODGETT; HODGETTS)

Teacher of dancing, actor, stationer, clerk, copyist, engrosser, artist, accountant

Born Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, 9 September 1802; baptised Penn Street Tabernacle, Bristol, 13 April 1802; son of Archelaus HODGES and Elizabeth STEPHENS
Married Jane BLYTH, St. Augustine, Bristol, England, 3 May 1823
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 10 July 1829 (per Prince Regent, from London, 24 February)
Died Hobart, TAS, 23 June 1859, aged "57"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Britton+Hodges+1802-1859 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGES-Britton (shareable link to this entry)

HODGES, Jane (Jane BLYTH; Mrs. Britton HODGES; Mrs. HODGES; also Jane GIBBONS; "Mrs. GIBBONS")

Theatrical dancer, teacher of dancing, actor

Married Britton HODGES, St. Augustine, Bristol, England, 3 May 1823
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 10 July 1829 (per Prince Regent, from London, 24 February)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 11 December 1834 (per Hind, from Hobart, 1 December)
Died Sydney, NSW, 5 December 1836, aged "20" [sic, ? 30]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jane+Gibbons+Hodges+d1836 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGES-Jane (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Penn Street Tabernacle (Whitfield Calvin Methodist), Bristol, 1802; Bristol Archives, 35481/PT/R/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61689/records/137330 (PAYWALL)

No. 261 / Britton Son of / Archelaus & Elizabeth / Hodges / [born] 1802 Jan 9 / St. Mary Le Port / [baptised] 1802 April 13 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Archelaus Hodges (1767-1811), stationer and bookbinder of Bristol, and Elizabeth Stephens (1775-1813) married at Bristol on 22 November 1792; an earlier son Britton was born on 18 March 1800 and buried on 9 December 1801

"MARRIAGES", Bristol Mirror [England] (10 May 1823), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001044/18230510/041/0003 (PAYWALL)

May 3, at St. Augustine's church, by the Rev. James Carter, Britton Hodges, Esq. to Miss Jane Blyth, both of this city.

"FRIDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE [2 February] . . . BANKRUPTS", Hampshire Telegraph [England] (5 February 1827), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000069/18270205/010/0004 (PAYWALL)

Britton Hodges, Bristol, book-binder and account-book manufacturer.

"SHIP NEWS", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (10 July 1829), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8644374 

Came up to Port this morning, the ship Prince Regent, 394 tons, Charles Mallard, Commander, London the 24 of February and Rio de Janeiro 22nd April . . .
Passengers, (in the Cabin) . . . Mr. Hodges [sic], Masters H. and J. Hodges . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (25 July 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4215468 

DANCING. MR. and Mrs. HODGES
most respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hobart town, and its vicinity,
that they have commenced teaching the above elegant accomplishment at their residence,
corner of Murray and Bathurst streets, where cards of terms may be procured.
July 23, 1829.

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Hobart Town in the county of Buckingham in the year 1830; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1081026; RGD32/1/1/ no 3381

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1081026

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-1/RGD32-1-1-P186 (DIGITISED)

No. 688 / 3381 / 30th June [1830] / [born] 15th April 1830 / Matilda Blyth [daughter of] / Britton and Jane / Hodges / Hobart Town / Clerk . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda died on 5 October 1830

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian (2 July 1831), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233097551 

Seminary for Young Ladies, DAVEY-STREET.
MISS BAMBER is requested "by her Friends" to explain every Branch of Female acquirement, as expressed on her Card, viz: -
Spelling, Reading, Poetry, Geography, Orthography, Grammar, Parsing, History, Modern and Ancient;
Magnail's Scriptural and Historical Questions; Writing, Arithmetic, French; plain and all kinds of Fancy Work.
Music - £8 8 0 - Mr. Reichenberg
Drawing - £8 8 0 - Mr. Thompson
Dancing - £6 6 0 - Mrs. Hodges . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Reichenberg (music master); William Thomson (d. 1832; drawing master)

? [Advertisement], Colonial Times (28 September 1831), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646089 

ADVERTISEMENT . . .
The following are the details of the proceeds of the Concert on the 21st of Sept., 1831, viz: -
Amount received for tickets sold £38 17 0
Paid Mr. J. E. Cox for refreshment for performers and band £6 5 6
Paid Mrs. Hodges 2 2 0
Do. Mr. Williams, Master of the band 2 2 0
Do. 3 men from do. 1 10 0 . . .
JOHN P. DEANE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane (musician); William Williams (master, 63rd band); Band of the 63rd Regiment (military)

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (7 January 1834), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647349 

We have been given to understand that Colonel Leahy is passionately fond of dancing, and with the aid of his Scotch piper is determined to get up that delightful amusement for himself and friends. Mrs. Hodges has been already engaged, we hear, and we have no doubt that with her able assistance, a young corps will formed, capable of rivalling the first dancers in any country.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Thomas Leahy (commander of the 21st Regiment) and his bagpiper

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times (21 January 1834), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647378 

. . . You saw nothing in our little notice to give offence - we merely stated, that Colonel Leahy had engaged the able assistance of Mrs. Hodges, the famous dancer. "Evil be to him who evil thinks," is the royal motto - and a famous one it is. We beg to ask the Editor of the Colonist, if the nobility, gentry, clergy, army and navy, do not patronize all the dancers at the Opera House and all the Theatres? and we must say that it is abominable, imputing indecent personality to us, because Colonel Leahy chooses to spend his fortune in promoting the fine arts, and in patronizing "dancing, bugle-blowing, bagpiping, or any other innocent recreation."

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (25 July 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4183931 

THEATRE - ARGYLE ROOMS. THIS Evening, (Friday) for the first time will be performed a Melodrama, called
THE TALE OF MYSTERY. Romaldi, Mr. Mackay; Bonamo, Mr. Hodges . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Angus Mackay (actor); Theatre Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)

[News], Morning Star and Commercial Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (2 December 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232498034 

Mr. Levy has strangely mutilated Mr. Dean's Corps Dramatic. Messrs. Jacobs and Pemphrase, Mesdames Hodges, Mackay, Pemphrase, and divers other ladies of distinction, have cleared out in the Hind, under the above General's auspices for the Theatre Royal Sydney. These departures with the company in the pass cart, that started a few days since for Launceston, have left Hobart Town totally destitute of this very peculiar and uninteresting sort of talent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Barnett Levey (Sydney manager); John Philip Deane (Hobart manager); John Lewis Jacobs (actor); William Penphrase and wife (alias Oxberry, actors); Frances Mackay (actor); Theatre Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

"TRADE AND SHIPPING", The Hobart Town Courier (5 December 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4182396 

On Sunday the brig Hind sailed for Sydney with part of her import cargo; passengers Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Mackay, to augment, we learn, Mr. Levey's dramatic force at Sydney.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (13 December 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2217744 

From Calcutta and Hobart Town, on Thursday [11 December], having sailed from the former place the 3d September, and the latter the 1st instant, the brig Hind, Captain Wyatt. Lading, merchandise.
Cabin passengers Mrs. Jane Gibbons, Mrs. Frances Mackay, Mr. Barnet Levey, and Mr. John White. Steerage - Mr. William Oxberry, Mrs. Jane Oxberry and 2 children, James Brown, and John Kenny.

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Times (20 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252811344 

On Saturday evening at the Theatre we witnessed the performance of a new ballet entitled "The Rival Lovers," got up under the superintendence of Mr. Oxberry. The piece does credit to his taste, and drew the applause of a well-filled house. Mrs. Gibbon, from the Derwent, who has undertaken the line of characters so respectably supported last season by Mrs. Larra, danced with great elegance and spirit, but we must strongly object to her juvenile style of dress in elderly characters. Perhaps this lady is afraid of becoming old before her time? We trust this hint will suffice.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ann Larra (actor)

"THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor (28 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148137 

The proprietors of the Theatre have not been -idle during the last ten days, having brought out two standard plays . . . A ballet under the title of the Rival Lovers has also been brought out, in which Messrs. Simmons, Oxberry and Fitzgerald, and Mrs. Gibbons sustained the principle characters. Although Mr. Oxberry cannot take a character where he has to speak, the tone of his voice being such, that the whole of the house is in a titter while he is talking; he sustained his dancing characters tolerably. Mrs. Gibbons dances well . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Simmons (actor, dancer); Dennis Fitzgerald (dancer)

"THEATRICALS", The Australian [NSW] (13 February 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42006628 

Wednesday evening [11 February] was repeated Sheridan's tragic play of Pizarro, and it is by far the best played piece that has been played this season . . . A Ballet, entitled the Indian Maid followed - report attributes it to the prolific brain of Mr. Levey, but he, from a pure sense of modesty, witholds his name as the author; a greater piece of trash and absurdity was never thrust on the public. Mrs. Jones introduced the Indian Maid, which she sang very prettily, but as for the dance, whether they were the war dances of the Caribbees, Otaheitian, &c., or not, we cannot presume to state, but Mrs. Gibbons, the would be Taglioni of the Sydney Stage, looked more like an Indian Chief that an Indian Maid . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Harriet Jones (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Australian (13 February 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42006621 

VELUTI IN SPECULUM. Theatre Royal, SYDNEY.
ON SATURDAY EVENING, February 13, Will be Performed for the second time in Australia, the favourite Drame of
THE INKEEPER'S DAUGHTER; OR, MARY, THE MAID OF THE INN . . .
AFTER WHICH, A NEW NATIVE DANCE, BY Mrs. Gibbons and Mr. Fitzgerald . . .

"THEATRE", The Australian (31 March 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42006888 

On Saturday evening [28 March] was produced the Historical drama called "Deaf and Dumb; or, the "Orphan Protected" . . . the characters generally were well sustained, and the piece was evidently well received by the audience. Mrs. Gibbons was most deservedly encored in the Medley dance.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (18 April 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197889 

Theatre Royal, SYDNEY. LAST NIGHT BUT FIVE OF THIS SEASON.
THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, April 18, 1835 . . .
To conclude with (by most particular desire) the favourite Operatic Extravaganza of
GIOVANNI IN LONDON; OR THE LIBERTINE RECLAIMED. With all the original Songs and Music . . .
Clown, Mr. Dyball; Harlequin, Mr. Fitzgerald; Columbine, Mrs. Gibbons . . .
Stage Manager, Mr. SIMMONS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Dyball (actor)

"Hobart Town Police Report . . . Saturday 26, 1836", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (29 March 1836), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648989 

Two very fine little boys, under thirteen years of age, were brought before the Magistrate by a working man, named Leahy, who stated he had protected them since last Thursday - when late at night, he had found them in the streets; that they had no parents to protect or shelter them, and were destitute, and that being a poor man and unable to support them by his means - he begged they might be placed in the King's orphan school. On enquiry, they proved to belong to Mr. Hodgett of the theatre, and their mother at Sydney.
One of the poor little fellows said, that his father in his drunken fits, had pulled out some of his teeth, and otherwise cruelly ill-treated him. Mr. Hodgett was sent for, and declared, that for one of the children he paid 6s. per week for his keep; that the other had been kept for him by charity, and that both had left their residences. Mr. Hodgett gave a very unsatisfactory account of his conduct to his children, and the point of cruelty not being cleared up, he was ordered to enter into recognizance for his appearance at this office on Monday next, in order that further enquiry might be made touching the matters: until then, the poor children were sent to the Female Factory.
[Mr. Hodgett was one of the emigrants deluded to migrate to this Colony under the expectation of finding industry to be a sure and certain means of obtaining a comfortable livelihood. Poor deluded man! - ED.]

"Hobart Town Police Report. Monday, March 28, 1836", Colonial Times (5 April 1836), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8649006 

Mr. Hodgetts appeared again, this day, to answer to the charge of having deserted his two children, and cruelly ill-treated one of them. No direct proof was adduced in the latter part of the charge, which was dismissed. The poor little fellows were ordered to be conveyed to the King's Orphan School.

"DEATH", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (8 December 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2208171 

On Monday, at the General Hospital, Sydney; Mrs. Gibbons, late of the Theatre Royal, Sydney.

"The Prompter, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR", Bent's News and Tasmanian Three-Penny Register [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (13 May 1837), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232485908 

The Comedy of the Rivals, performed on Monday evening last [8 May] at the Theatre Royal, Hobart Town, affords full scope for the exercise of the abilities of the Performers . . . Mr. Hodges, in David, deserves much applause. In all parts where the character of a booby or a clownish fellow is introduced, Mr. Hodges excels. He seems designed by nature for such parts: on the Stage or off the Stage, he is precisely the same, so he cannot miss . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser (16 January 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232476151 

LOTS OF FUN! Theatre Royal, Hobart Town.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. MOSES . . . Wednesday Evening, 17th January 1838 . . .
ONE O'CLOCK, OR THE Knight & the Wood Demon . . . Rolf - Mr. Hodges . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Moses (proprietor)

? [Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (24 August 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862187 

Royal Victoria Theatre. SPENCER'S BENEFIT . . .
Thursday Evening, August 28 . . . KING LEAR.
King Lear - Mr. SPENCER . . . Ruffian - Mr. Hodges . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Spencer (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

"AUDIT OFFICE", The Courier [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (4 May 1841), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2956393 

Warrants for Contingent Expenses sent to the Colonial Treasury for payment between the 21st of the current month and this date: -
. . . B. Hodges, engrossing . . .

"AUDIT OFFICE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (12 March 1844), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264596905 

Warrants tor Contingent Expenses sent to the Colonial Treasury for Payment between the 1st of the current month, and this date: -
. . . B. Hodges, engrossing.

[Advertisement], The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser (3 May 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232482619 

Royal Victoria Theatre, CAMPBELL-STREET.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MADAME ADELLE, ON MONDAY, MAY 6 . . .
to conclude with the Nautical Melodrama of THE EDDYSTONE ELF. Principal characters - Messrs. Hambleton, Jones, Davis, Hodges, Southall, and Mrs. Jones . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Adele Veilburn (dancer); John Hambleton (actor); Charles Edward Jones (actor); John Davies (actor); James Southall (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Tasmanian and Austral-Asiatic Review (24 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233611552 

Royal Albert Theatre, ARGYLE STREET, ON SATURDAY, OCT. 26. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Masonic Benevolent Fund. MESSRS. WATSON and FALCHON . . .
TOM CRINGLE; Or, THE WRECKER'S FATE . . . Robert, Smuggler, Mr. Hodges . . .
THE IRISH TUTOR. Terry O'Rourke (Dr. O'Toole) - MR. FALCHON . . . Beadle - Mr. Hodges . . .
STAGE MANAGER - Mr. F. B. WATSON. Leader of the Orchestra, M. GAUTROT . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager); Arthur Falchon (actor, manager); Joseph Gautrot (violin, leader); Royal Albert Theatre (Hobart venue)

"AUDIT OFFICE. October 6, 1846", The Hobart Town Advertiser (9 October 1846), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264517539 

. . . B. Hodges and W. Ewing, engrossing . . .

"POLICE REPORTS. MONDAY - DEC. 20th, 1847", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (29 December 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163501669 

Britton Hodges, free, was charged with being drunk and indecently exposing his person on Friday night last, in Collins-street, between 10 and 11 o'clock. The prisoner said he was very drunk and was not aware what he was doing. Fined 10s.

"POLICE REPORT . . . WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH", Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (8 April 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163502169 

A Mr. Britton Hodges, was charged by Charles Mance, with having unlawfully assaulted him. Fined £5. This was a case of so grossly immoral a nature, that, had the magistrates the power, the fine would have been more severe.

"AUDIT OFFICE. - April 4, 1857", Colonial Times (7 April 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8787040 

. . . Walch and Sons, G. Rolwegan, A. Bock, B. Hodges, H. Rodd, Stationery, &c. . . .

[Audit Office], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (3 July 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65729269 

. . . B. Hodges - Ruling 1 demy book, for 12s.

1859, deaths in the district of Hobart; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1222603; RGD35/1/6 no 1575

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1222603 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-6/RGD35-1-6P7 (DIGITISED)

No. 1575 / [1859] June 23d / Britton Hodges (died Golbourne Street) (born Bristol) / Male / 57 years / Artist / Paralysis / [reported] Wm. Millington, friend, Davey Street

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner (28 June 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38996464 

On the 23rd Instant, at 40, Goulbourn-street, Hobart Town, Mr. Britton Hodges, accountant, aged 57 years, - a native of Bristol.

"DEATHS", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (12 July 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3256319 

June 23. - At No. 49, Goulbourn-street, Hobart Town, Mr. Britton Hodges, aged 57 years.

HODGES, Marion (Marion DICK; Mrs. Charles Powell HODGES; Mrs. C. Powell HODGES)

Musician, pianist, teacher of pianoforte

Born Glasgow, Scotland, 1836; baptised Glasgow, 12 February 1836; daughter of Peter DICK (1797-1865) and Marion ROBERTSON (d. VIC, 1868)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 4 March 1853 (per Typhoon, from Greenock and Glasgow, via Lisbon, 27 November 1852)
Married Charles Powell HODGES (1831-1905), VIC, 1856
Died Box Hill, VIC, 25 September 1921, aged "85"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Marion+Dick+Hodges+1836-1921 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGES-Marion-Powell (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Glasgow, 1836; Scotland, select births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60143/records/8453788 (PAYWALL)

12 February 1836 / Marion daughter of / Peter Dick and Marion Robertson

Nominal list of passengers per Typhoon, from Greenock, 22 September 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3400C2E9-F96C-11E9-AE98-0507CB69E27D?image=305 (DIGITISED)

. . . Peter Dick / 54 / Merchant // Mrs. Dick / 52
Betsy / 27 // Rob't / 20 // James / 18 // Marion / 16 // William / 16 / David / 14

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 December 1860), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695429 

Charles Powell Hodges, of Chewton, storekeeper.
Causes of insolvency - Losses and depreciation in trade, absconding of debtors, adverse verdict in the County Court, general pressure of creditors, and inability to pay his debts.
Liabilities, £331 14s.; assets, £26; deficiency, £305 14s. Mr. Courtney, official assignee.

"THE CHEWTON AMATEURS", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (3 December 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196427708 

The performance by the Chewton Dramatic Amateurs drew together the largest audience that ever assembled in the Odd Fellows' Hall, which was literally crammed, and very many ticket-holders found it impossible to obtain entrance. "The Eddystone Elf" was the first piece played . . . The musical performance was by Messrs. Balme and Hunter, of Chewton, and Messrs. Hodgson and Danks, of Castlemaine. Mr. Balme sang "The Heart bow'd down," with much feeling and "Good bye Sweetheart," by Mr Hunter, received an encore. The accompaniments were efficiently played by Mrs. Hodges . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Smithers Danks (vocalist); Arthur Thomas Hodgson (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (22 December 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197546748 

MUSIC. MRS. C. POWELL HODGES, Bell Cottage, Pennyweight Flat, Castlemaine, is prepared to receive a Few Pupils for the Pianoforte.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 September 1921), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4647359 

HODGES. - On the 25 September, at the residence of her son, Thomas, George street, Box Hill, Marion, relict of the late C. P. Hodges, Chinese Interpreter, aged 85, mother of C. J. P. (Camberwell), P. D. (Essendon), D. (St. Kilda), T. and W. (Box Hill). A colonist of 68 years. (Privately interred Box- Hill Cemetery, 26 Sep).

HODGETTS, Mrs. (Mrs. HODGETTS) = ? Jane HODGES (above)

Teacher of music

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1831

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGETTS-Mrs (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

The Van Diemen's Land almanack, for the year of our lord 1831 (Hobart Town: Edited and printed by Henry Melville, 1831), 258

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=k51jAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA258 (DIGITISED)

. . . Hodgetts, Mrs. Teacher of Music, Liverpool-street . . .

HODGHON, Benjamin (Benjamin HODGHON; HODGEN)

Drum major (48th Regiment, 1818-23), soldier, constable

Born Suffolk, England, c. 1787
Enlisted (48th Regiment), Ipswich, England, 17 September 1807 (aged "22")
Married Anne EGAN (c. 1794-1838), Ireland, c. 1815
Arrived (with regiment) Sydney, NSW, 7 August 1817 (per Matilda, from Cork, 28 March)
Discharged (48th Regiment), Sydney, NSW, 30 September 1823
Died Liverpool Asylum, NSW, 12 September 1862, aged "75"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Hodghon+c1787-1862 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 48th Regiment (military)

Documentation:

Paylist of the 48th Regiment, from 25 March to 24 September 1817 [shipboard to 7 August]; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5969

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1590570349 (DIGITISED)

CORPORALS . . . Hodgen Benj'n / . . . to 7 Aug / From Private 25th March

Paylist of the 48th Regiment, from 25 March to 24 June 1818; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5970

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1590601544 (DIGITISED)

Drum Major as Serjeant / Hodgen Benj'n / 15 April [to] 24 June / Promoted from Corporal vice Scully

Paylist of the 48th Regiment, from 1 October to 31 December 1823; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/5973

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1590832408 (DIGITISED)

Drum Major as Serjeant / Hodgen Benj'n / [to] 30 Sep / Discharged

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (19 February 1827), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2187714

Mr. Sleight, the Superintendent of the Phoenix hulk, we understand, is removed, owing to some unpleasant circumstances connected with the trans-shipment of the male convicts on board the brig Wellington, who subsequently became pirates. We furthermore understand, that the Deputy Commissary general have recommended an old non-commissioned officer in the army, of the name Hodghon, who was for several years drum-major of the 48th, and has been confidentially employed in the Commissariat for the last four years under Mr. WEMYSS. The Master Attendant too, we hear, is favourable to Mr. Hodghon, which leads us to hope, in the event of a vacancy, that the GOVERNOR will be pleases to reward this faithful servant of the KING with a good birth. We can pledge ourselves as to his competency, and we believe he would make a famous disciplinarian.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (14 May 1827), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2188210 

We understand there are some confidential posts, of a subordinate rank, that are yet to be filled in the Customs. Now we happen to know one man, an old soldier too, one who has seen many a hard campaign in the Peninsula, who richly merits the consideration of the Government, and would constitute a faithful Custom-house officer - in fact he is worthy of any trust that he is capable of filling. He is to be found in the Commissariat department. The person we mean is Ex-Serjeant Major Hodghon, of the 48th Regt.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (14 July 1828), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2190730 

Mr. Hodghon, the chief constable at Windsor, not a twelve month in his new and hazardous office, has rendered the Country many important benefits, for which the Public can never too highly appreciate so valuable and public spirited a citizen. Lately, however, Mr. Hodghon has been particularly called on to exert himself in his dangerous duties as chief constable. One Dennis Maloney, had been in the bush some months, and had committed no less than twenty-one burglaries and highway robberies, many of which were attended with acts of the most barbarous cruelty. He had escaped from Windsor gaol, where he was charged with six capital indictments, and had so abused an unfortunate woman as to cause her death in a short time. This ruffian, at length, became the terror of that part of the country. The Government offered £20, and a ticket-of-leave, for his apprehension; but, for several weeks, all endeavours to seize him were fruitless. Mr. Hodghon, however, being an old hero of the Peninsula, contrived to get the villain betrayed by an accomplice; but Maloney refusing to surrender, and attempting to shoot Mr. Hodghon, the latter was compelled, in self-defence, to discharge his piece, which took fatal effect. The verdict of the Inquest, was, of course, "justifiable homicide." He was shot on the 8th of June, about 9 in the evening. We mention this fact, at this distance of time, because we did not know it sooner, as, in that case, we should have been happy to have rendered earlier justice to such an officer of the peace as the present worthy and determined chief constable of Windsor, whose conduct has gained for him the marked approbation of the whole of the respectable Magistracy in the extensive and important neighbourhood of Windsor.

NSW census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

https://nsw-state-archives.paperturn-view.com/?pid=NDM43341&p=227&v=1.1 (DIGITISED)

Hodghon Benj'n / 41 / Came Free / Matilda / 1817 / Chief Constable Windsor
Ann / 34 // Ann / 12 / [both came free per Matilda 1817]
Benj'n / 9 // Alex'r / 6 // Will'm / 3 // [all born in the colony]

"SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SIDE. THURSDAY - (Before the Chief Justice, and a Jury of Military Officers)", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (23 February 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36856298 

Benjamin Hodghen, of Windsor, Settler, and Ann Payton, of the same place, widow, were indicted for a malicious conspiracy to defraud . . . The Jury, after upwards of half an hour's consideration, returned a verdict of Guilty, upon which the defendants were remanded from their bail until Friday (this day) when they are to be brought up for the judgment of the Court.

See also "SUPREME COURT. CRIMINAL SIDE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20", The Sydney Monitor (26 February 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32159177 

Benjamins Hogden, and Anne Paton, the former late chief constable of Windsor, and the latter his daughter, were indicted for conspiring with Elizabeth Power, on the 12th day of November last, at Windsor, to defraud Michael Power of the sum of £500. A second count charged the defendants with conspiring to defraud Elizabeth Power, and a signing certain overt acts. A third count charged them with conspiracy with other persons to defraud Michael Power, without assigning overt acts . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Barrie and Margaret Chapman, "Drum Major Sergeant Benjamin Hodghon (c. 1787-1862)", Australia's red coat regiments (archived at NLA Pandora

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20200609044838/http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~garter1/history/benjaminhodg.htm 

HODGSON, Arthur Thomas (Arthur Thomas HODGSON; A. T. HODGSON; Mr. HODGSON)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, bookseller, publisher, songbook compiler and publisher

Born Southwark, Surrey, England, 9 November 1827; baptised St. George, Southwark, 5 December 1827; son of John HODGSON and Sarah ?
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 December 1852 (per Prince Alfred, from Plymouth, 25 August)
Arrived Castlemaine, VIC, by February 1856
Married Matilda Victoria BANNISTER (Mrs. FOX), Castlemaine, VIC, 12 April 1863
Died Adelaide, SA, 27 March 1903, aged "76"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Arthur+Thomas+Hodgson+1827-1903 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGSON-Arthur-Thomas (shareable link to this entry)

HODGSON, Matilda ([2] Mrs. Arthur Thomas HODGSON; Mrs. HODGSON) = Matilda Victoria BANNISTER; [1] Mrs. William Henry FOX; Mrs. FOX)

Born Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, 4 January 1832; baptised Mill-street chapel, Bedford, 19 January 1832; daughter of Thomas BANNISTER and Sarah HUMPHREYS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 16 November 1852 (per Delgany, from London, 24 July)
Married [1] William Henry FOX (d. 1862), VIC, 1853
Married [2] Arthur Thomas HODGSON, Castlemaine, VIC, 12 April 1863
Died Castlemaine, VIC, 1 April 1875, aged "43"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Matilda+Bannister+Fox+Hodgson+1832-1875 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGSON-Matilda-Bannister-Fox (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. George the Martyr, Southwark. in the county of Surrey, in the year 1827; register 1823-38, page 40; London Metropolitan Archives, P92/Geo/152

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/4006511 (PAYWALL)

No. 314 / [1827 December] 5th / born 9 Nov'r 1827 / Arthur Thomas Son of / John [and] Sarah / Hodgson / Severn Street Dover Road / Cabinet Maker . . .

England census, 20 March 1851, St. Mary Le Strand, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1511/252/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/2692984 (PAYWALL)

1 New Church Court / Sarah Hodgson / Head / Widow / 65 / - / [born] Hants. Crookham
William [Hodgson] / Son / Unmarried / 33 / Cabinet Maker / [born] Southwark St. Geo's
Arthur [Hodgson] / Son / Unmarried / 23 / Bookseller's Assistant / [born] Surrey Newington

Nominal list of passengers per Prince Alfred, from Plymouth, 25 August 1852, for Port Phillip, 10 December 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FF8A68-F96C-11E9-AE98-392CC9D20830?image=88 (DIGITISED)

. . . Hodgson Alfred [sic] / 26 / Stationer / English / [for] Port Phillip . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: There was also a Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson among the cabin passengers

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 December 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788418 

HODGSON, A. T., is now in Melbourne per Prince Alfred, and would be glad to hear from George or Baldwin Hunter, or Mr. Speed: address to office of this paper, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791495 

LOST LETTER. - If the person who found a Letter on the Bendigo road a few week ago, and who called on Mr. Wright, will call on A. T. Hodgson, 2 Eastern Market, Bourke-street, he will greatly oblige.

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 March 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4803897 

TO DIGGERS. - The Cottage Library - Forty different popular works, portable size, uniformly and neatly bound in cloth for £4.
Slater, Williams, Hodgson and Co., 94 Bourke-street east.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (partner); George Slater (partner)

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 June 1856), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7132315 

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice. -
The firm of Slater, Williams, and Hodgson, or Slater, Williams, Hodgson, and Co., is this day Dissolved by mutual consent.
George Slater and William Henry Williams are authorised to receive debts due to the said firm in Melbourne and elsewhere, excepting Castlemaine.
And Arthur Thomas Hodgson is authorised to collect debts due to the said firm in Castlemaine and its neighborhood.
G. Slater will continue to carry on the Bookselling and Stationery branch of the business at 94 Bourke-street;
W. H. Williams will carry on the Printing branch, also at 94 Bourke-street;
and A. T. Hodgson will carry on the business at Castlemaine.
(Signed) GEO. SLATER, W. H. WILLIAMS, ARTHUR T. HODGSON,
Witness to all the signatures (Signed) Rob. Meikle. Melbourne, 14th June, 1856.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (25 July 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202630571 

A. T. HODGSON, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND PRINTER, Market Square, Castlemaine.
AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL PUBLICATIONS: . . .
MELBOURNE VOCALIST, containing songs of the day; first series, price 3s.;
second series, now publishing in 1s. parts, each containing the music of two popular songs . . .
CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLES, & PRAYERS. An elegant assortment of the above always on hand.
Also Church of England Hymn and Tune Books.
MUSIC! MUSIC!! MUSIC!!! - A new selection of favorite Vocal and Dance Music, now on sale . . .
Music paper . . .
A. T. HODGSON, Printer, Publisher, and Stationer,
MARKET-SQUARE, CASTLEMAINE.

"CASTLEMAINE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . .", Mount Alexander Mail (4 March 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199051283 

. . . held their first annual meeting on Wednesday evening. Captain Bull, president, in the chair. The election of officers resulted as follows: - President, Captain Bull; Vice President, W. Locke, Esq.; Treasurer, Mr. J. Christie; Secretary, Mr. A. T. Hodgson; Librarian, Mr. Hasler. Committee - Messrs. Butterworth, Jung, Bannister, Thorburn, and Brown. Several new members were enrolled, including instrumentalists, so that it is anticipated that the society's concerts will have a full band accompaniment in future. Votes of thanks were passed to the president, and Mr. F. Moss, the conductor; the committee also being complimented for their successful efforts.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Edward Newell Bull (president); John Christie (member); John Darby Hasler (member); Thomas Bannister (member, future father-in-law); Henry Charles Thorburn (member); Thomas Lawrence Brown (member); Frederick Moss (conductor); Castlemaine Philharmonic Society (association)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (25 July 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199048200 

THEATRE ROYAL. THE Members of the Castlemaine Philharmonic Society,
assisted by Mrs. Vincent and Mr. W. H. Williams (of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society),
will perform the whole of MOZART'S CELEBRATED 12TH MASS.
In consequence of the Centenary of Handel, the second part will consist of selections from the works of that celebrated composer.
Conductor, Mr. W. F. Moss; Pianist, Mr. Vincent.
Doors open at 7, performance to commence, at eight o'clock punctually.
Tickets to be had of Mr. A. T. Hodgson, Hon. Sec., and any of the Committee and Members; also at the Booksellers.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (vocalist, former business partner, as above), John Rimmer Vincent and wife (pianist, vocalist); Theatre Royal (Castlemaine venue); Handel centenary (event)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (8 May 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199605689 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Of every description at lowest prices.
CHOICE SELECTION of NEW MUSIC . . .
A. T. HODGSON, Book, Stationery, and Musical Instrument Depot . . . Market-Square, Castlemaine.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (19 November 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197095553 

MUSIC. HARMONIUMS, Cornets, Clarionets, Flutes, Violins,
and all kinds of Musical Instruments, Guitar and Violin Fittings.
Just received - The Brass Hand Journal, and Volunteers Vocal Hand Book.
Also - A large collection of Sacred and Secular Music.
Part-Music for classes or musical societies.
A. T. Hodgson's, Market square, near the Survey Office, Castlemaine.

"MARRIED", Mount Alexander Mail (13 April 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200381125 

At Castlemaine, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. James Smith, Mr. Arthur T. Hodgson, bookseller, to Matilda Victoria, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Bannister, late of Bedford.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (2 April 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197549866 

We deeply regret having to announce that Mrs. Hodgson, after what may be termed a long illness, breathed her last peacefully and without pain on the afternoon of yesterday. The last time she was seen out of doors was a fortnight ago when attending the bazaar, the fatigue connected with which was too severe for the then delicate state of her health. A month previously she was attacked with dysentry, from which she did not get cured, and this disease so reduced her strength, enfeebled for several years by rheumatism, that she succumbed under it. In the early days of Castlemaine she became a member of the old Philharmonic Society, and rising into public favour she was ever afterwards much sought after to give her services at concerts on behalf of charities or public institutions. Many a time when she could ill sustain the fatigue of travelling, she undertook journeys of miles that she might bear a part in a concert if a charitable object was to be served. On account of this amiable trait in her character, along with numerous good and kind qualities, she will be sorrowed over by many public and a large circle of private friends. By the congregation of St. Mary's Church she will be specially regretted, she having officiated at the organ for the last 12 years, and having taken great pains in training the choir that it might render the music of the masses with correctness.

"DEATHS", Mount Alexander Mail (19 April 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197550775 

HODGSON. - On the 1st April, at the Bedford Hotel, the residence of her mother, Mrs. Matilda V. Hodgson, aged 43 years, wife of Mr. A. T. Hodgson.

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (22 April 1882), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201032864 

Mr. A. T. Hodgson, a resident of the town for the last twenty-eight years, has entered into an engagement to take charge of a business near Adelaide. He will leave in a month hence, and will carry with him the good wishes of many friends in musical circles, amongst whom he has always moved, as well as other well wishers.

"AUSTRALIA'S OLDEST BOOKSELLER", The Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (28 March 1903), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4933375 

An identity, who dated back to the cradle days of Australia, passed away at the Adelaide Hospital on Friday morning in the person of Mr. A. T. Hodgson, who had been in business as a bookseller in Flinders-street for the last seven years. Mr. Hodgson came to the Commonwealth over half a century ago, and was on the Ballarat diggings at the time of the Eureka Stockade riots in 1854. Subsequently he opened a bookseller's shop in Castlemaine, where he was known by Mr. M. J. Clarke, now manager of Cole's Book Arcade, and by Mr. J. H. Cunningham, grand secretary of the Freemasons' Grand Lodge, whose present office is within a score of yards from Mr. Hodgson's shop. Mr. Hodgson came to this State about 20 years ago, and opened a business in Norwood. During his tenancy of those premises he paid a visit to England, and on relinquishing them he again crossed the ocean, opening in Flinders-street on his return. He was not married, and was of a most reserved and retiring disposition, living alone, and devoting himself entirely to his books. He published a history of the Kelly gang, and also fifteen consecutive numbers of the "Colonial Reciter," all of which had a big sale, and proved very popular. On Saturday, March 14, Mr. Hodgson fainted in his shop, and struck his head in falling. Mr. L. F. Wicklein, of the Earl of Zetland Hotel, who is a near neighbor, and who frequently visited Mr. Hodgson's shop, called in Dr. Rogers, who considered that his patient was suffering from lack of nourishment, and on Thursday of last week, acting on his advice, Mr. Wicklein had Mr. Hodgson conveyed to the Adelaide Hospital, where he remained until his death. At first he appeared to be recovering, but his constitution had been so enfeebled by his extreme abstemiousness that it lacked strength to combat the illness which affected him. Mr. Hodgson, who was 73 years old [sic], is said to have been in continuous business as a bookseller longer than anyone else in Australia, and he was exceedingly well versed in all matters connected with his trade. His only relative is a niece (Miss Hunter), who will arrive from Melbourne to-day. The executor under the will is Mr. Lovett, and it is believed that Mr. Hodgson has left a good amount of property.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hodgson's colonial A1 reciter (periodical series) (Norwood, SA, 1885-99)

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (13 April 1903), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201391721 

Intelligence has been received of the death at Adelaide of Mr. A. T. Hodgson at the age of 73 years [sic], who had been a resident there for several years. In the early days of Castlemaine he had a stationer's shop in Market Square, and was one of the first among the founders of the Pioneers and Old Residents Association, holding the office of secretary for many years. He was a member of the old Philharmonic Society in its palmy days, and his wife excelled both as a pianist and vocalist. In musical circles both were esteemed for their abilities and for their geniality. Little has been heard of Mr. Hodgson since he took up his abode in Adelaide, but his death is attributed to weakness caused by excessive frugality.

Song publications:

The Melbourne vocalist [original series) (1853-54)

The Melbourne vocalist, containing a collection of the best English, Scotch, and Irish songs, Ethiopian melodies, &c. [nos. 1-6] (Melbourne: Slater, Williams, Hodgson, 1854)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv67NmxWR3 

Hodgson founded this publication and was and sole publisher, and probably also the compiler, of the first three numbers, each with a notable new local song (as see the first two below); it is perhaps likely that he, more so than his business partners, continued to compile that later series

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 1, first edition, Hodgson, November 1853; second edition, January 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 1 (Melbourne: A. T. Hodgson, 1853)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 1, second edition (Melbourne: A. T. Hodgson, 1854)

CONTENTS: Ben Bolt; The Low-backed car; Can't you dance the polka; The peck o'maut; Wapping Old Stairs; We won't go home 'till morning;
The ivy green; A life on the ocean wave; The grenadier;
Melbourne the wonderful metropolis [original]; Tom Bowling; Bruce's address to his army;
The gipsy king; Rory O'More; Bonnie Prince Charlie;
The wolf; Old folks at home

[pages 9-10] Melbourne the wonderful metropolis!

Oh! such a town, such a wonderful metropolis!
Immigrants by thousands here arrive each week;
From the Mother Country the new chum now fast landing is,
To go up the diggings his fortune to seek;
But first about town he goes, to get his goods into a store;
And in the evening visits Rowe's, and loudly joins in the encore.
On coming our he thinks he knows the way to where he took his lodgings at,
But at twelve at night the poor new chum finds himself bogged on Richmond Flat.
Oh! such a town, &c.

Oh! such a town, such a musical metropolis!
In Melbourne every troubled soul should be at rest;
The Governor said it would be so; and the band went up to Bendigo,
Since music has the power to charm the troubled breast.
We've concerts, sacred and profane (the mayor put down the profaner),
Winterbottom's grand solos, and serenaders led by Rainer.
The Salle de Valentino, and the German band heard in the street,
And to the "Mechanics" once a week go, it you'd like to have a treat.
Oh! such a town, &c.

How very literary is this wonderful metropolis!
The "Argus," with its hundred eyes, appears each day;
"Illustrated Melbourne News," the "Herald," and the "Banner" is
With pamphlets on the government, a goodly array;
Auctioneers' advertisements, worthy of a poet, sir,
Puts one's house in such a guise the owner wouldn't know it, sir.
Every critic's mother's son, by laying out a tanner, sir,
May now "Express" his feelings in an "Arm Chair" on the "Banner", sir.
Oh! such a town, &c.

ASSOCIATIONS: Rowe's American Circus (venue); John Winterbottom (musician); Rainer's Serenaders (troupe); Salle de Valentino (concert venue); Thursday concerts (series) at the Mechanic's Institution (concert venue); Band of the 40th Regiment (military); the governor, Charles La Trobe, had recently sent a detachment of the 40th Regiment to Bendigo in response to disturbances on the diggings, including the band; see "COUNCIL PAPERS", The Argus (1 November 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798877 

[Advertisement], The Banner [Melbourne, VIC] (1 November 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179481783 

NEW SONG BOOK, JUST PUBLISHED, Price 6d.,
No. 1, of THE MELBOURNE VOCALIST,
Melbourne: A. T. HODGSON, 2, Eastern Market.

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 2, first edition, Hodgson, December 1853; second edition, January 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 2 (Melbourne: A. T. Hodgson, 1853)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 2, second edition (Melbourne: Slater, Williams, Hodgson, & Co., 1854)

CONTENTS: Ben Bolt's reply; Tubal Cain; Barnaby Finegan;
Shells of ocean; Beautiful young Mrs. Crop; Katty Darling; The four-leaved shamrock;
Old Simon, the cellarer; Ye banks and braes; The Irish emigrant;
Melbourne auctions (original); Uncle Tom, the slave martyr; Philip the falconer;
Cheer! boys, cheer!; Molly Bawn

[pages 29-30] Melbourne auctions (air, "King of the Cannibal Islands")

One morning through the town I stray'd,
Thinking of the fortunes made;
And, as buying does not one degrade,
I step'd into an auction.
The first thing offer'd to my sight
Was a patent mangle; and, blow me tight,
If I did'nt buy it, and sarve me right;
But to get it home, I was lick'd quite, -
I ask'd a drayman to be so good
As to take my mangle to Collingwood,
When he said, "That for three pounds he would
Take my mangle home from the auction!"
So all you loungers on the town,
Think of the fate of poor Joe Brown;
See you ne'er let the hammer go down
When a mangle's offer'd by auction! . . . [2 more verses]

[Advertisement], The Banner (13 December 1853), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179482127 

THE MELBOURNE VOCALIST, No. 2 . . . Hodgson's, 2, Eastern Market, Great Bourke Street.

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 3, Hodgson, January 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 3 (Melbourne: A. T. Hodgson, 1854)

CONTENTS: Parody on Ben Bolt; In happy moments; Water-cresses; Comic medley;
Emigrant's songs, no. 1 - The English channel [original]; Kathleen Mavourneen; Jeannette and Jeannot;
Gaily the troubador; Uncle Ned; There is a flower that bloometh; Emigration;
I'd be a gipsy; Terence's farewell; Lucy Neal; Jeannot to Jeannette;
The standard-bearer; The cavalier

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 4, Slater, Williams, Hodgson, 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 4 (Melbourne: Slater, Williams, Hodgson, & Co. 1854)

CONTENTS: The celestials in Melbourne (original); The old arm-chair; Tragical history of Hamlet the Dane;
Dearest Mae; The hardy Norseman; Oh! Molly, pawn; Hurrah for the highlands;
Emigrants' Songs - no. 2, Beclamed on the Line (original); Sing, darkies, sing; The cottage and water-mill;
Boys of Kilkenny; Rosa Lee; Katty Darling; Ye mariners of England

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 5, Slater, Williams, Hodgson, 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 5 (Melbourne: Slater, Williams, Hodgson, & Co. 1854)

CONTENTS: Wanted a governor (original); Sally White; The harp that once through Tara's halls;
Coming thro' the rye; Dandy Broadway swell; By the sad sea waves; Dermot Asthore;
Gwine to run all night; The wishing gate; Annie Laurie; Whar is the spot;
Belle of Baltimore; The fairy tempter; Julius' bride; New York by moonlight;
Auld lang syne; Scenes that are brightest; De 'skeeters do bite

The Melbourne vocalist (no. 6, Slater, Williams, Hodgson, 1854)

The Melbourne vocalist, no. 6, double number (Melbourne: Slater, Williams, Hodgson, & Co. 1854)

CONTENTS: Emigrants' songs - no. 3, Arrival in Melbourne (original); Let us be happy together; Land ho!;
My canoe is on the Ohio; Charleston gals; Man the life-boat; Colored fancy ball;
Come, landlord, fill a flowing bowl; The red-cross knight; Jordan is a hard road to travel; Swash shay, hands across; To all you ladies; The fireman's death; Hop light, Loo;
Jack and the bearskin; The merry Zingara; The sister dear; The Canadian boat song;
All's well; Dina's wedding; Give me a cot; The Englishman; Julius Caesar Green;
The ship on fire; Home, sweet home; The death of Nelson; Tom Moody;
A life by de galley fire; There's a good time coming; The slave

The Melbourne vocalist [new series] (1855-56)

The Melbourne vocalist, containing a collection of the best English, Scotch, and Irish songs, Ethiopian melodies, &c. [new series, nos. 1-6] (Melbourne : Slater, Williams, Hodgson, 1855-56)

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv6WdBgjAM 

New series nos. 1-4 dated 1855; 5 and 6 dated 1856

[Advertisement], The Age (16 February 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154864803 

SLATER, WILLIAMS, and HODGSON'S COLONIAL PUBLICATIONS . . .
MELBOURNE VOCALIST, containing songs of the day.
First Series, price 3s. Second Series now publishing in Shilling parts, each containing the music of two popular songs . . .
SLATER, WILLIAMS and HODGSON; Printers, Publishers, and Stationers, 91 Bourke-street east, Melbourne, and Market-square, Castlemaine.

Colonial songbook (Adelaide, SA, 1883)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], Evening Journal [Adelaide, SA] (3 November 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198384515 

COLONIAL SONGBOOK. Just Published. Price, 6d. A T. HODGSON, Parade, Norwood; and all Booksellers.

HODGSON, John (John HODGSON)

Occasional music importer and retailer, speculator, merchant, politician, mayor of Melbourne (1853-54)

Born Wadworth, Yorkshire, 1799
Arrived Port Phillip, NSW (VIC), c. 1837
Died Studley Park (Kew), VIC, 2 August 1860, aged "60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hodgson+d1860 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodgson_(Australian_politician) (Wikipedia)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODGSON-John (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert William Wrede (son-in-law)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (17 November 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225006264 

EX FRANCES. PIANOFORTES, &c.
One mahogany cabinet six and a half octave, with metallic plate, &c.
One rosewood ditto, six octave, ditto ditto
One mahogany square six and a half octave ditto ditto
Rosewood and other Guitars, with and without cases
Clarionets
Flutes of various kinds
Accordions by the first makers
Hunting and other Horns
Flute Walking Sticks with a Compass
An assortment of Pianoforte Music and Songs
Apply to JOHN HODGSON.
Melbourne, November 15.

Bibliography and resources:

"John Hodgson 1799-1860", Collingwood Notables Database

http://collingwoodhs.org.au/resources/notable-people-2/collingwood-notables-database/entry/275 

HODSON, George Alfred (George Alfred HODSON; G. A. HODSON; usually misidentified as George Alexander HODSON: "HODSON, G. A. (George Alexander)", "d. 1863 (?)")

Musician, vocalist, actor, pianist, composer, musicseller, and publican (never came to Australia)

Born England, c. 1790
Married Catharine BENSON (1786-1844), St. Nicholas, Bristol, Gloucester, England, 15 September 1815
Arrived Dublin, Ireland, by December 1815
Arrived London, England, by 1832
Died London, England, 4 August 1855, aged "65"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Alfred+Hodson+c1790-1855 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-920754 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Hodson,_George_Alexander (IMSLP)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Hodson (IMSLP)

https://dublinmusictrade.ie/node/207 (DMT)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODSON-George-Alfred (shareable link to this entry)

THIS ENTRY ON A PERSON WHO NEVER CAME TO AUSTRALIA BUT WHOSE OFFSPRING DID

HODSON, Georgia (Georgina Rosa HODSON [sic]; Georgina Rose; Miss G. HODSON; Miss Georgia HODSON; [1] Mrs. John SHARP; [2] Mrs. John ROBERTSON; Mrs. William S. LYSTER)

Musician, professor of singing, contralto vocalist (Lyster's company)

Born Dublin, Ireland, c. 1828; daughter of George Alfred HODSON and Catharine BENSON (d. 1844)
Married [1] John William SHARP, London, England, by 1847
Married [2] John ROBERTSON, St. Dunstan in the West, London, England, 28 June 1855 (divorced 1866)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1 March 1861 (per Achilles, from San Francisco)
Married [3] William Saurin LYSTER, ? San Francisco, CA, USA, 1869
Died Melbourne, VIC, 13 September 1901, aged "74" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Georgia+Hodson+Lyster+c1828-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1504175 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1648281 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODSON-Georgia-Lyster (shareable link to this entry)

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

HODSON, Fanny (Fanny HODSON; Mrs. Thomas MUSGROVE)

Actor

Born Dublin, Ireland, c. 1829; daughter of George Alfred HODSON and Catharine BENSON (d. 1844)
Married Thomas John Watson MUSGROVE (1824-1881), St. Anne, Soho, London, England, 12 August 1848
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 3 February 1863 (per Edmund Graham, from London and Falmouth, 27 October 1862, aged "33")
Died Sydney, NSW, March 1915

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Fanny+Hodson+Musgrove+c1829-1915 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HODSON-Fanny-Musgrove (shareable link to this entry)

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

Summary:

The dual purpose of this entry is, first, to record the family background of Georgina Hodson ("Miss Georgia Hodson", Mrs. William Saurin Lyster) and her sister Fanny Hodson (Mrs. Thomas Musgrove, mother of George Musgrove), and, second, to correctly identify, for the first time in the musical literature, their father, the musician, actor, and popular song composer, G. A. Hodson, as being not, as usually given after Baptie 1889 and Brown and Stratton 1897, "George Alexander" Hodson ("d. 1863") but George Alfred Hodson, born not in Ireland, but (by his own account in the 1841 census) in England, c. 1790, and who died in London, probably on 4/5 August 1855 (buried 6 August), reportedly aged "65". George married Catharine Benson, daughter of the actors Robert Benson and Susannah Satchell, in Bristol in September 1815, and by December 1815, as Mrs. Hodson, she was appearing as an actor and vocalist at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, where George was probably also engaged in the orchestra. Her maternal aunt, Elizabeth Satchell, was wife of the actor Stephen Kemble, brother of Sarah Siddons. George and Catherine's son was the "Irish comedian and vocalist", George Alfred Hodson junior (1822-1869), for whom, as piano accompanist, George senior was last reported appearing in public at a concert in Chertsy in March 1855.

Documentation:

Ireland and England:

[Advertisement], Gloucester Journal [England] (19 April 1813), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000532/18130419/013/0003 (PAYWALL)

CONCERT OF MUSIC. D. CORRI respectfully informs the Public of Gloucester, and its Vicinity, that he intends to have the honour of giving a
Grand Concert of MUSIC, on MONDAY, the 19th of April, 1813, at the BELL ASSEMBLY-ROOM, Gloucester, when will be performed a
Miscellaneous SELECTION of Sacred, Serious, Bravura, Ballad, and Comic Music,
consisting of Songs, Duets, Trios, Catches, Glees, and Chorusses, from the Works of the most eminent Composers, as sung at the London Theatres and Concerts.
VOCAL PERFORMERS - Sopranos - Mrs. CORRI, from Drury-Lane Theatre . . .
Tenors, Mr. JONES, Bass - Mr. HODSON - [both] From Drury-Lane.
D. CORRI will preside at the pianoforte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Domenico Corri (musician); the concert was repeated in Leeds (30 April)

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. Nicholas, Bristol, in the year 1815; register 1813-25, page 45; Bristol Archives, P/St.N/R/3/c

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1258136:61686 (PAYWALL)

No. 134 / George Alfred Hodson of the parish Batchelor and Catharine Benson of this parish Spinster
were married in this Church by Licence this [15 September 1815] . . .

[Advertisement], Saunders's News-Letter [Dublin, Ireland] (7 September 1818), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001057/18180907/015/0003 (PAYWALL)

TO THE PUBLIC. FROM the kindness and support which Mr. HODSON has received from the liberality of the Citizens of Dublin, since he appeared before them, he feels himself called upon to explain the cause of his not appearing on Saturday, in the Character of Harman, for which he was advertised, and to contradict the notice which was posted in the Theatre on that evening, stating, - "That he had suddenly withdrawn himself from the Theatre." He begs to assure the Public that it was not his voluntary act, but in consequence of the notice he took of a pointed insult which Mrs. Hodson received from Mr. Frederick Jones, jun. who desired him, in the most insolent manner, to quit the Theatre. - After such ungentlemanly conduct he considered an apology from Mr. Jones necessary, before he entered into any re-engagement under his Management, or, before he could have the honor of again appearing before the Public.
G. A. HODSON. 5, Dame-street.

See also later letters from both George and Catherine ("C. HODSON"), [Advertisement], Saunders's News-Letter (9 September 1818), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001057/18180909/009/0003 (PAYWALL)

And a full report, "THEATRICAL TUMULT", Morning Herald [London] (12 September 1818), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002408/18180912/009/0002 (PAYWALL)

[Advertisement], Dublin Morning Register (28 April 1831), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000819/18310428/013/0001 (PAYWALL)

AUCTION Of Musical Instruments, Household Furniture . . . &c.,
The Property of Mr. G. A. Hodson, RETIRING FROM BUSINESS . . .
THE Musical Instruments consist of Piano-Fortes, by the first Makers, with the latest improvements; single action Harp; Guitars, Flutes, &c. . . .

[Advertisement], Morning Herald [London, England] (30 October 1832), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002408/18321030/054/0001 (PAYWALL)

DOUBLE -ACTION ERARD'S HARP. -To be SOLD, a very fine-toned INSTRUMENT, the property of a Lady leaving London. Price 50 guineas. Apply to Mr. G. A. Hodson, the Bedford musical repository, Store-street, Bedford-square.

[Advertisement], Weekly Dispatch [London, England] (28 August 1836), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003358/18360828/017/0004 (PAYWALL)

APOLLO SALON, YORKSHIRE STINGO, NEW-ROAD. Licensed Pursuant to Act of Parliament.
OPEN EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.
TO-MORROW, AUGUST 29, a CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music, consisting of Overtures, Songs, Duetts, Glees and Choruses, from the most esteemed ancient and modern Composers. Leader of the Band, Mr. Solley . . .
In the course of the Evening will be performer the Musical Vaudeville of OTHELLO.
And the Petit Ballet of FLOR AND ZEPHYR. Flora, Miss G. Hodson. - Zephyr, Miss F. HODSON . . .
The whole under the immediate direction of Mr. G. R. Hodson, Proprietor. [sic]

ASSOCIATIONS: Yorkshire Stingo (Marylebone venue)

"COURT OF RELIEF FOR INSOLVENT DEBTORS", The London gazette (6 August 1839), 1563

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/19757/page/1563 (DIGITISED)

George Alfred Hodson, late of No. 17, Caroline-place, Saint John's-wood, Middlesex, Licensed Victualer, out of business - In the Queen's Bench Prison.

"COURT OF RELIEF FOR INSOLVENT DEBTORS",, The London gazette (17 September 1839), 1789

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/19770/page/1789 (DIGITISED)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=7BdKAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA1789 (DIGITISED)

George Alfred Hodson, formerly of the Yorkshire Stingo, New-road, Middlesex, Licenced Victualler, then of No. 17, Caroline-place, Saint John's-wood, Middlesex, out of business, then of the Spread Eagle, Whitecross-street, and of Caroline-place aforesaid, Victualler, and late of Caroline-place aforesaid, out of business.

"BOWER SALOON", Morning Advertiser [London] (18 July 1840), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18400718/020/0003 (PAYWALL)

"Will you come to the Bower." - MOORE.
This very elegant and popular place of retort, fitted-up under the auspices of its late proprietor, Mr. Phillips, so much distinguished as a scene-painter among the most successful of his contemporaries, has been lately transferred to hands of Mr. G. A. Hodson, long known to all lovers of pure British melody by a multitude of excellent and favourite songs, among which, "O give me but my Arab steed," deservedly holds no subordinate station. The entertainments ere of a peculiarly miscellaneous kind, and supported, we do not hesitate to say, in every material point with considerable ability. The dramatic pieces, which often amount nightly to three in number, belong to both the serious and comic order, the first taking, at this time, the most decided lead, owing to the docility and expertness of "Bruin," a wonderful canine performer, who practically realises the preceptive law, or dog-ma, laid down by Hamlet, that -
"Let Hercules himself do what he may.
The cat will mew, the dog will have his day."
In the Treacherous Indian, a novelty arranged expressly for the powers of this sagacious animal, achieves feats which are fairly vaunted to lie beyond the verge of all canine competition; while his fellow-actors on two feet, to their praise be it said, co-operate most cordially in encircling so bright a dog-star with its appropriate lustre. The dancing of Miss James, who unites a very agreeable person to talent of no common order, is warmly and justly admired; and the "concert" exhibits Miss Byfield, whether in or out of costume, as a vocalist not easily surpassed for her full, sweet tones, expressive force, and brilliant execution. The embodiment of Dick Turpin, dressed "in his habit as he lived," about a century back, does credit to Mr. G. Jones; and the characteristic song, called "My bonny Black Bess," composed expressly for him by Hodson, with so much vigour and spirit, affords ample proof of the honours he may one day promise himself in a wider sphere. The saloon is supplied with refreshments of the best kind, at extremely moderate charges. The audience is generally both numerous and genteel; and the "Bower," to sum up, advances every claim, in its class, that can be preferred upon public approbation.

England census, 6 June 1841, St. Mary, Lambeth, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1057/5/9/18/31

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8978/images/SRYHO107_1057_1058-0210?pId=10172563 (PAYWALL)

Upper Marsh / George Hodson / 35 / Publican / [not born in county]
Catherine [Hodson] / 55 / - / [not born in county]
Helen / 25 // George / 15 [sic, 19] // Henry / 14 // Georgiana / 13 / [all born Ireland]
Henrietta / 25 // Henrietta / 1 [wife and daughter of George junior]

ASSOCIATIONS: George Alfred Hodson, junior (1822-1869), "theatrical performer", married Henrietta Elizabeth Noel at Bath on 18 April 1840, his father given as "George Alfred Hodson, Victualler"; in October 1840, in the Surrey sessions, George Hodson (senior) applied for the transfer of the theatrical and music licence previously granted to Philip Phillips, for the Duke's Head and Bower Gardens, Stangate, Lambeth; see Graham Storey et al. (eds), The Pilgrim edition, the letters of Charles Dickens, volume six, 1850-1852 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1965), 94, note 1

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=vBB4ywGx_IoC&pg=PA94 (PREVIEW)

On George Alfred Hodson, junior, see Frederic Boase, Modern English biography . . . volume 1, A-H (Truro: Netherton and Worth, 1892)

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/55059/pg55059-images.html (DIGITISED)

See also "The Bower Saloon", The Era (23 May 1923), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/19230523/073/0005 (PAYWALL)

There was - at the Westminster-road end of the Cut - a few yards down in Stangate, the famous twopenny gallery, fourpenny pit entertainment house, The Bower Saloon. This house was the original of "the Little Theatre in Stangate" . . . this little Lower Marsh playhouse . . .

"ABDUCTION", Kentish Mercury (13 July 1844), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000937/18440713/020/0005 (PAYWALL)

The following case of abduction has caused considerable sensation Gravesend and Lambeth, where the parties resided: - A young lady, who had barely attained her 16th year, the daughter of Mr. Hodgson, the proprietor of the Bower Saloon, in Lambeth, was staying with few friends Gravesend during the past week, when late on Friday she was suddenly missed, and enquiries being made for her it was ascertained that she had embarked on board the Sapphire steam-boat for Loudon in the early part of the afternoon, in company with Mr. J. W. Sharp, favorite comic singer and banjo player at Talley's Bazaar. On arriving at London-bridge they proceeded on board one of the iron steam boats, to the Southampton Railway station, where all trace of them has been lost. The police are making every endeavour to discover the retreat of the parties. They are supposed to be secreted in London, and a reward is offered for their apprehension.

"SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. HODSON OF THE BOWER SALOON", Sun [London] (31 December 1844), 11

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002194/18441231/116/0011 (PAYWALL)

Yesterday Mr. Carter held an inquest at the Bower Saloon, Lambeth, on the body of Mrs. Catherine Mary Hodson, landlady of the above house, whose death was awfully sudden. Miss Eleanor Hodson, a daughter of deceased, said that, on Christmas day last, between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, she went into the deceased's bedroom and found her mother apparently asleep. A short time previously witness had assisted to get the deceased into bed, in consequence of her being too ill to get in herself. She then complained of being very nervous, and shook as if she was cold. Mr. Berrell, a surgeon, had seen her that morning, and had sent her some medicine. A little after three o'clock, on witness going again to see how deceased was, she found her dead. She went out with her husband the previous evening, to Mr. Farebrother's printing-office, in Bow-street, to arrange about the play-bills for the following week, and on her return home she complained of sickness and feeling unwell. After hearing medical evidence, the jury returned a verdict of "Natural death, arising from a rupture of the brain."

"DOVER THEATRE", Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser (25 January 1845), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002044/18450125/073/0008 (PAYWALL)

. . . The performances this week have drawn fashionable audiences; and we have no doubt that the manager, Mr. G. Hodson, who has a talented company, including Mr. T. S. Atkins, the celebrated low comedian and singer; Mr. Cobham, Mr. Western, Miss Noel, Miss Fielding, and Mrs. Atkins, will meet with a prosperous season. This Monday, Feb. 3rd, the opera season commences, when Mr. G. A. Hodson, the well-known composer, and his daughter Miss G. Hodson, are announced to appear in the opera of La Somnambula.

"DOVER CATCH CLUB" and "THE THEATRE", Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser (8 February 1845), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002044/18450208/090/0008 (PAYWALL)

This club assembled on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Court. Among the performances of the evening were . . . Mr. Hodson sang "Some love to roam," which was encored . . . at the conclusion of the concert Mr. Hodson, and several of the operatic company, having kindly consented to remain, a convivial after-evening was passed, during which "the talent" was fully developed by the thrilling effect in which Burn's song, "Barley Brae" was sung as a duet by G. A. Hodson and Clarke . . . The singing of Messrs. G. Hodson, Atkins, and Stacey also greatly enlivened the festive scene till past the "witching hour" . . .

THE THEATRE. This place of amusement was crowded to an overflow on Monday evening, the performance being the patronage of our representatives, Sir John Rae Reid, and Edward Royd Rice, Esq., on which occasion Bellini's Grand Opera, "La Somnambula," was produced in a manner for which we were quite unprepared. The duet, "Take, this ring," by Mr. Clarke and Miss G. Hodson; Aria, "When I view those scenes so charming," by Mr. G. A. Hodson; Cavitana, "Sounds so joyful," by Mdlle. Pierrotti; and Finale, "Do not mingle," by Miss G. Hodson, were [rendered] most effectively, and drew forth repeated and unbounded bursts of applause - as did also the very excellent [singing and] acting of Mr. T. S. Atkins, in the character of the uxorious Alessio. The manner in which the choruses and orchestral performances were sustained reflect the greatest credit on the [? taste of Mr.] G. A. Hodson, (the respected sire of the lessee,) under whose direction the opera was produced. It will he seen, on reference to our advertising columns, that the opera season [continues] next week, when we trust that the spirited manner in Mr. Hodson has catered for the amusement of the townsfolk will be rewarded by crowded audiences.

[Advertisement], Freeman's Journal [Dublin, Ireland] (2 December 1846), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000056/18461202/001/0001 (PAYWALL)

THE QUEEN'S ROYAL THEATRE . . .
Third Appearance of Mr. J. W. SHARP, the Celebrated Buffo Singer, from the Royal Vauxhall Gardens, and
Miss GEORGINA HODSON, the Unrivalled Contralto Singer, from the Lyceum Theatre, London.
ON THIS EVENING (Wednesday), Dec. 2d . . . Mr. J. W. SHARP, and Miss GEORGINA HODSON will appear in A NOVEL CONCERT, or, Illustrated Memoranda of Ireland, England, and America . . .
To be followed by the Celebrated Burlesque entitled NORMA TRAVESTIE . . .
Duet - The Gipsies, Mr. J. W. Sharp and Miss G. Hodson . . .

1848, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Anne [Soho] Westminster in the county of Middlesex;

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/90434676:61867 (PAYWALL)

No. 411 / August 12th 1848 / Thomas John Watson Musgrove / Full [age] / Bachelor / Clerk to an Ironmonger / Castle Street Marylebone / [son of] Tho's Timbrell Musgrove / Schoolmaster
Fanny Hodson / minor / Spinster / - / Carlisle Steret / [daughter of] George Alfred Hodson / Professor of Music . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, St. Pancras, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1498/451/2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/148392:8860 (PAYWALL)

7 Hawley Rd. N. S. [Richmond Villa] / John W. Sharp / Head / Mar. / 34 / Comedian / [born] Middlesex Brompton
Georgina [Sharp] / Wife / Mar. / 22 / Professor of Singing / [born] Dublin Ireland
[Georgina] R. [Sharpe] / Daur / - / 3 / - / [born] Middlesex Soho . . .

1855, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Dunstan in the West in the City of London; register 1855-60, page 22; London Metropolitan Archives, P69/DUN2/A/01/MS 10354/9

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1450768:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 43 / June 28th / John Robertson / full [age] / Bachelor / Officer in Her Majesty's Service / Fleet Street / [son of] George Robertson / Deceased
Georgina Rosa Hodson / full [age] / Spinster / - / Fleet Street / [daughter of] George Alfred Hodson / Professor of Music . . .

"CHERTSY. MR. HODSON'S ENTERTAINMENT", Windsor and Eton Express (24 March 1855), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000413/18550324/068/0003 (PAYWALL)

On Thursday evening last, Mr. Hodson gave his popular entertainment at the Town Hall, entitled "My Irish Portfolio or Gems from the Emerald Isle," to a numerous and highly respectable audience . . . The characters and illustrations taken by Mr. Hodson were very cleverly sustained, and appeared to afford much amusement to the audience, who testified their approbation by repeated applause. Mr. G. A. Hodson presided at the pianoforte and contributed his share to the amusement of the evening . . .

NOTE: This is the last report anywhere of a public appearance by Hodson senior ("Mr. G. A. Hodson"), as piano accompanist to his son "Mr. Hodson" (George Alfred junior)

Burials in the parish of St. Martin in the Fields, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1855; register 1854-56, page 248; City of Westminster Archives Centre, STM/PR/10/6

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1077586:61868 (PAYWALL)

No. 576 / Geo. Alfred Hodson / 1 Harper Street / [buried] Aug't 6 / [aged] 65 . . .

England census, 1861, Kingston, Surrey; UK National Archives, RG9/456/104/31

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8767/images/KENRG9_455_456-0612?pId=6934643 (PAYWALL)

1 Victoria Tavern / Thomas J. W. Musgrove / Head / Mar. / 37 / Licensed Victualler / [born] Jersey
Fanny / Wife / [Mar.] / 31 / - / [born] Dublin
George / Son / 8 // Charles / Son / 4 / [both born London] //
Henry / 2 // Ellen / 1 // [both born Surrey Kingston] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Musgrove (son)

Australia:

List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 1 March 1861, per Achilles, from San Francisco; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B19C758-F96C-11E9-AE98-83A363F01077?image=42 (DIGITISED)

Madame Lucy Escott / 28 // Miss Rosalie Durand/ 27 //
Miss Georgia Hodson / 27 // Miss Ada King / 28 //
Mr. A. Reiff / 30 // Mr. Henry Squires / 31 //
Mr. F. Trevor / 29 // Mr. W. S. Lister / 31 //
Mr. F. Lister / 33 // Mr. W. Lloyd / 29 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Escott (vocalist); Rosalie Durand (vocalist); Ada King (vocalist); Anthony Reiff (conductor); Henry Squires (vocalist); Frank Trevor (vocalist); William Saurin Lyster (proprietor); Fred Lyster (vocalist); William Lloyd (manager); Lyster Opera Company (troupe)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (2 March 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5698072

The ship Achilles, which arrived from San Francisco yesterday, has brought to these shores a "complete operatic troupe," comprising the names of Madame Lucy Escott, and Miss Rosalie Durand, sopranos; Miss Georgia Hodson, contralto; and Madame Ada King, as second donna. The tenor, Mr. Henry Squiers [Squires], is supported by Mr. Frank Trevor, as second tenor. The baritone is Mr. F. Lester [Lyster]. Mr. A. Reiff is the conductor; and the whole are under the supervision of Mr. W. L. Lester [W. S. Lyster]. The agent of the troupe is Mr. W. Lloyd. Arrangements are being made for the appearance of the new company at the Theatre Royal, and we understand they will produce both tragic and comic opera.

"THE OPERA COMPANY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (30 March 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244308887 

Names and descriptions of passengers per Edmund Graham, from London, 7 October and Falmouth 27 October 1862, for Melbourne,

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B22C80E-F96C-11E9-AE98-89E7890705F1?image=178 (DIGITISED)

. . . Tho's Jno. Watson Musrgrove / 38 / Builder // Fanny / 33 / Wife of [builder] //
George / 9 // Charles / 6 // Harry / 3 // Ellen / 2 // Thomas / 10 months . . .

ASSOCIATION: George Musgrove (son, future entrepreneur)

[News], Punch [Melbourne, VIC] (26 September 1901), 25

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175389254 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175389207 

Mrs. William Lyster, who died some days ago at the age of seventy-four, was the wife of William Saurin Lyster, the well-known opera impresario, whom she married at San Francisco in 1869. She was a Dublin girl, daughter of Alfred Hodson, the eminent Irish composer. She was one of three sisters, one of whom died whilst young; the other became the wife of Musgrove, the father of the present lessee of the Princess' Theatre. It was under William Lyster that George Musgrove learned the ethics of opera management. Mrs. Lyster, then Georgia Hodson, made her debut at the age of thirteen in "La Sonnambula." The Keeleys, then at the height of their fame, engaged her. She then sailed for America under contract to Wallack to play a season of burlesque and extravaganzas. She arrived in Melbourne from San Francisco with Lyster's Opera Company, which opened at the Royal in March, 1861, in "Lucia." She played on in opera for some years, and was associated with such artists as Lucy Escott, Squires, Farquharson, Rosalie Durand, F. Trevor, Fred. Lyster, Ada King, Beaumont, etc. Some of her most successful roles were Lazarillo ("Maritana"), Gipsy Queen ("Bohemian Girl"), Azucena ("Trovatore"), Anne ("Der Freischutz"), Urbano ("Huguenots"), Arsace ("Semiramide"), Fatima ("Oberon"). She was a beautiful woman, and was most successful in boys' parts, an American describing her as having "a head of a Venus on the body of a Diana." She played in countless burlesques, nearly always as the boy. She had a fair contralto voice, and her favourite song was "Alas! Those Chimes," which she made famous. She retired from the stage in 1873. She had lived in retirement for the last fourteen years in Glenferrie. Brougham, the composer, wrote the opera "Pocahontas" specially for her.

MUSIC: Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The gentle savage, a musical burlesque, by John Brougham, actor, husband of Emma Brougham (actor); see Po-ca-hon-tas; or, The gentle savage (playbook)

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 November 1914), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15549606 

A venerable lady who forms a link with a notable theatrical past extending back to the days of the great Sarah Siddons, from whom she is descended, resides in Melbourne, in the person of Mrs. Fanny Musgrove, the mother of Messrs. George, Harry, and Frank Musgrove, the Australian theatrical managers, and of Dr. Charles Musgrove, of Buenos Ayres, South America. Mrs. Musgrove, whose many friends are aware that her health is rapidly declining, was born in 1827 [sic], and has therefore reached the great age of 87 years. She is a grand-niece of the great Mrs. Siddons, whom she strongly resembled, and the third daughter of George Hodson, an English composer, and sister of Mrs. Saurin Lyster, wife of the Australian grand opera impresario of the early 'Seventies. A fourth sister, Mary Hodson, played Juliet in England to the Romeo of James Cathcart (who eventually settled in Australia), but she married young and retired. All the sisters were noted for their beauty. A brother George Hodson was the father of the brilliant London acrress Henrietta Hodson, afterwards Mrs. Labouchere, whose husband was editor and proprietor of London "Truth."
Mrs. Musgrove was trained as a dancer at Covent Garden Theatre by Glossop, a then famous manager of that house, whilst Mrs. Lyster studied singing with Mme. Peron (Mrs. Glossop). Mrs. Musgrove first made the acquaintance of Sir Augustus Harris, of Drury Lane Theatre, when he was a day old! On the stage as Fanny Hodson, whilst acting with Charles Matthews, it was recognised that she had inherited the dramatic fire of the Kemble family, but with it descended also a trait characteristic of all of them, from Sarah Siddons downwards - a love of home life and children. Accordingly, on her marriage with the scholarly Thomas Musgrave she withdrew from the stage once and for all. However, she remained in touch with most of the leading artists of the day up to the middle 'Sixties, when she came to Australia with her husband and five children, and made new friendships. Mrs. Musgrove used to speak of the Satchell's and Twisses, and the second and third generations of the Kembles. Mrs. Siddons's big brother Stephen Kemble, famous in stage history as the actor who played Falstaffo unpadded, married Elizabeth Satchell, said to have been the greatest Desdemona of her day; and Mrs. Musgrove knew Stephen Kemble's daughter Fanny, a sweet singer, and Charles Kemble's daughter Fanny, a great tragedienne, who retired at the age of 35. Charles Kemble's daughter (Adelaide), afterwards Mrs. Sartoris, was famous as an operatic singer, but retired early in 1842. Mrs. Musgrove was present in a box at the visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French at Covent Garden about 1858, when Grisi and Mario sang, and Taglioni, Celeste, and Cerito led the ballet, and her vivid reminiscences continued to interest and delight her friends until more recently failing health forbade the entertainment of visitors.

ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny and Georgina's maternal grandmother was Susanna Satchell (b. c. 1756; Mrs. Robert Benson; died Bristol, August 1814), sister of Elizabeth Satchell (1761-1841, Mrs. Stephen Kemble), thus they not, as claimed above, "descended" from Stephen's sister Sarah Kemble (1855-1831, Mrs. Siddons), but only related to her distantly by marriage

Bibliography and resources:

Robert Soutar (ed.), A jubilee of dramatic life and incident of Joseph A. Cave, author, manager, actor, and vocalist (London: T. Vernon, [1892]), 24-

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nnc1.1002338378&seq=50 (DIGITISED)

[24] HAVING received an offer of engagement from Mr. G. A. Hodson, the manager of the "Bower Saloon," and all preliminaries being settled much to the satisfaction of the parties concerned, I in due course joined that gentleman's company to act, sing, and dance. The "Bower Saloon," nicknamed by certain "pros." the "Sower Baloon," was really a very pretty little theatre built in the gardens attached to the "Bower Tavern" - the portico of which is still standing - situated in Stangate Street, Lambeth. It had been erected early in the thirties by a celebrated scenic artist named Phillips, and displayed many novelties in the way of construction . . . [25] . . . Unfortunately for Mr. Phillips . . . He had to give up the theatre, which he had always styled "the dream of his life." So it fell out that "The Bower" passed into the hands of Mr. Hodson. Not only was Mr. Hodson a very habile manager, but he was also a thorough musician, and a felicitous composer. In proof of this last remark, I have but to quote his "Tell me, Mary, how to Woo Thee," "The Arab Steed," and "Bonny Black Bess," which were held in highest esteem for many years by the musical public. [26] Mr. Hodson, who was a Dublin gentleman, and had been an actor and singer at the Theatre Royal in that city, possessed a fine, clear, high baritone voice, which he used with skill. In such operas as Fra Diavolo, The Castle of Andalusia, and the like, he appeared to advantage. The famous aria in the first-named of these operas, "Proudly and Widely," I do not remember to have heard better sung than by Mr. Hodson, and I have witnessed the work at the Opéra Comique, Paris, when its famous composer - Auber - himself was present. When not on the stage, Mr. Hodson would take the conductor's chair in the orchestra and direct a well-chosen band of skilful executants, admirably led by Mr. Zeluti.
There was plenty of work for me at "The Bower" of the same class as that I have already described. In many of the old musical pieces, The Maid of the Mill, Love Laughs at Locksmiths, and the like, I supported Miss Georgina Hodson - a daughter of the manager - a young lady of charming appearance, and possessing a well-cultivated contralto voice. She afterwards married Mr. Lester [Lyster], the well- known Australian entrepreneur, and became the contralto in his famous troupe . . . [27] . . . Miss Hodson and myself also sang duets between the pieces, invariably ending with a dance, as the young lady was as excellent a dancer as she was a vocalist. Another member of Mr. Hodson's family - his son George - became deservedly popular as an Irish comedian . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Arnold Cave (actor, vocalist)

David Baptie, Musicians of all times, a concise dictionary of musical biography (London: J. Curwen, [1889]), 115

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433004726711&seq=129 (DIGITISED)

Hodson, Geo. Alexr., b ab 1796 (?) d 1863 (?); tenor voct. and voc. comp. . . .

James D. Brown and Stephen S. Stratton, British musical biography (Birmingham: S. S. Stratton, 1897), 201

https://archive.org/details/britishmusicalbi00brow/page/200/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

Hodson, George Alexander, song-writer, who flourished in the first half of this century, and died in 1863. He composed a number of fine melodies, among which may be named: Tell me, Mary, how to woo thee [1863]; My pretty gazelle; Bridal wreath; Briton's home; Child's first prayer; O give me but my Arab steed [1828]; Poor Bessie; Six ballads [1830].
His son George (born, Dublin, 1822, died, 1869), was a vocalist.

Frederic Boase, Modern English biography . . . volume 5 (supplement volume 2) D-K (Truro: Netherton and Worth, 1912),

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=wd45kq911CIC&pg=PA679 (DIGITISED)

HODSON, GEORGE ALEXANDER. b. Ireland about 1798; actor and baritone singer at T.R. Dublin; managed the Yorkshire Stingo tavern, 183 Marylebone road, London, where there was a music hall; bought the Bower saloon, Lambeth, London from Philip Phillips (who had opened it June 1839), 1841 which be managed till 1846; musical conductor at Garrick's head hotel, 27 Bow st. Covent Garden 1846-7; left London with the Female American serenaders 1847; composed about 60 songs including O give me but my Arab steed 1828, Six ballads 1830, My pretty gazelle 1834, Tell me Mary, how to woo thee 1863 [sic] and The parting 1867 [sic]. d. 1863. R. Soutar's A jubilee of J. A. Cave 1892 pp. 24-6; Brown and Stratton's British musical biography 1897, p. 201.

HOELZEL, Herman (Hermann HÖLZEL; Herman HOELZEL; H. HOELZEL; Dr. HOELZEL; HOLZEL)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, lecturer on music, arranger, composer, rabbi, "merchant"

Born Altofen (Obuda, Budapest, Hungary) 1812; son of Judah SEMNITZ
Arrived [1] London, England, 4 May 1845 (per Princess Royal, from Hamburg)
Arrived [2] London, England, 20 March 1846 (per Countess of Lansdale, from Hamburg)
Arrived Hobart, TAS, 22 May 1853 (per Abberton, from London, 11 February)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 7 July 1856 (per Tasmania, from Hobart)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 11 April 1858 (per Victoria, for Alexandria)
? Died Vienna, Austria, February 1886, aged "74"

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOELZEL-Herman (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Certificates of alien arrivals, Port of London, 1845; UK National Archives, HO2/141/401

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1587/records/68081 (PAYWALL)

4th May 1845 / Hermann Hölzel / Profession - Manufact'r / Native of Hannover . . . [with signature]

Certificates of alien arrivals, Port of London, 1846; UK National Archives, HO2/154/194-5

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1587/records/74812 (PAYWALL)

20th March 1846 / Hermann Hölzel & Wife / Profession Merch't / Native of Hannover . . . [with signature]

The register of persons entitled to vote in the election of members to service in the parliament for the borough of the Tower Hamlets, 1849-50 (London: J. Rickerby, 1849),

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1795/records/254306256 (PAYWALL)

HOLY TRINITY MINORIES . . . Hoelzel, Herman / 54, Church-street / House . . .

"THE SYNAGOGUE", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (16 May 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2248024

The present Minister of the Hebrew Congregation in this city having some time since notified the resignation of his appointment and consequent departure from the colony, the Rev. the Chief Rabbi of the Jews in the British Empire has nominated the Rev. H. Hoelzel in succession to fill the office. The latter gentleman, who held the position of a Rabbi for some years at Magdeburg, in Prussia, and since in Hanover, is with his lady daily expected, having taken his passage in the Abberton, bound to this port, where he will exercise the functions delegated to him, and being invested with full powers in all cases to officiate as spiritual director to his co-religionists in the Australian Colonies, beside having the superintendence of the schools to be established in future amongst them.

Return of the arrival at Hobart Town of the barque Abberton, 22 May 1853, from London, 11 February; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:437342; MB2/39/1/16 P253

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/437342 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/MB2-39-1-16/MB2-39-1-16P280 (DIGITISED)

Cabin Mr. & Mrs. Holzel . . .

"ARRIVALS", The Courier (23 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2243411

22nd - Abberton, barque, 457, Larmond, London 11th February, general cargo. Cabin - Mr. and Mrs. Hoelzel . . .

"THE HEBREW CONGREGATION. INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE NEW RABBI", The Courier (9 June 1853), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2247364 

On Sunday, the 5th instant, an imposing ceremony took place here, at the Synagogue, in Argyle-street, on the occasion of the inauguration into office of the Rev. Dr. Herman Hoelzel, who with his lady recently arrived in the Abberton, as Presiding Rabbi of the Jews of the Australian colonies. The edifice, which was fully lighted and specially decorated for that purpose, was densely crowded by the members of the congregation and their families, who has assembled at an early part of the afternoon, two o'clock, to meet their reverend friend and minister. At the commencement of the ceremony, a voluntary, adapted to the occasion, was performed by Mr. J. H. Anderson on the seraphine, who was assisted by an efficient choir from among the members at various periods during the service.
On the arrival of the reverend gentleman at the entrance of the building, the auditory spontaneously rose, and continued standing until he had been conducted, from under a velvet canopy placed there, to his seat by the Warden and Treasurer of the congregation. On entering the sacred edifice, the choir chanted in Hebrew the verses commencing with, "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Eternal," followed by the 24th Psalm - after which the usual afternoon's service was read, - and when it was concluded the Presiding Rabbi, from the upper platform near the Ark, delivered an eloquent and impressive Inaugural Address . . . at the end of which [3] a roll of the Pentateuch was taken out of the Ark, and the prayer for the Royal Family impressively read by the reader, by Mr. H. Jones; when it was returned, the Choir chanted the Hebrew verses used on such occasions, succeeded by the 29th Psalm . . . The regular evening service followed in succession, and the whole closed by the Hallelujah in Hebrew being chanted by the whole of the choir, including Messrs. Simeon, Myers, Horwitz, &c, accompanied with instrumental music, as before.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henri Anderson (musician); Henry Jones (reader); Michael Simeon (singer); Edward Myers (singer); Henry Horwitz (singer); Synagogue music (general)

"ARRIVAL OF DR. HOELZEL", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (7 July 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60250281

The recently appointed Minister to the Jewish community, the Rev. Dr. Hoelzel, arrived yesterday per Tasmania, from Hobart Town; and was received by a deputation from that body, consisting of the President, Board of Management, and officers of the Synagogue . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 September 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13000394

TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. - Will be published in a few days, a Lithographic Portrait, by James Guy, of the Rev. Dr. H. HOELZEL, Presiding Rabbi of Sydney.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Waln Guy (artist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 April 1858), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28634599

PURKIS and LAMBERT have received instructions to sell by auction,
at the residence of the Rev. Dr. Hoelzel, Liverpool-street East . . .
in consequence of that gentleman's departure for Europe,
The whole of the superior household furniture and effects, consisting Dining and drawing room furniture Pictures, engravings,
A splendid tone pianoforte, by a first-rate maker,
Part of his select and very valuable library . . . 200 volumes valuable works.

"DEPARTURES", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List [NSW] (19 April 1858), 74

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161170071 

April 11. - R.M.S.S. Victoria, 1130 tons, Captain Wright, for Suez via Melbourne . . . For Alexandria: . . . Mr. Hoelzel, Mrs. Hoelzel . . .

Musical publications:

Israel's Glaube (composed Hoelzel; Magdeburg, 1841)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung 43/11 (March 1841), col. 247:

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=U1oPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA247 (DIGITISED)

So eben ist erschienen und bei dem Verfasser zu haben:
Israel's Glaube, gedichtet und für eine Baritonstimme mit Begleitung des Pianoforte in Musik gestetzt
von Hermann Hölzel, Obervorsänger der israelitischen Gemeinde in Magdeburg. Pr. 1 Thlr.
Diese Gesänge werden in diesen Blattern heurtheilt werden, worauf wir statt irgend eines Zusatzes verweisen.
- Herm. Hölzel, Magdeburg.

Lecture on the history and use of music (Sydney, 1857)

Hosannah hymn (arranged Hoelzel; Sydney, 1857)

The hymn of the dead (arranged Hoelzel; Sydney, 1857 )

The lecture on the history and use of music, delivered in the hall of the School of Arts, on the 25th August, 1857, by the Rev. Dr. Herman Hoelzel, Presiding Rabbi of Sydney . . . to which is annexed (1) The author's letter in reply to Philo-Judaeus' literary challenge, which appeared in the "Empire" of 15th September; (2) the music of the celebrated "Hosannah Hymn", ascribed to King David; (3) the music of "The hymn of the dead", composed in time immemorial; the pianoforte arrangements to both hymns by the author (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, 1857); "Printed by F. Cunninghame"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8309123

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/246903 (DIGITISED)

[12] . . . As to ancient music, it may be asserted with truth that ancient Hebrew music is the only one of which specimens are known even in our days; the same having been most carefully preserved by tradition, and handed down to the present day; for it is a fact that almost all chants used in the present Synagogue, are of most ancient origin, composed by either the royal singers David and Solomon and the then celebrated musicians Hemen, Assof, and Jedoossan, or their followers. It is a well-known fact that those traditional melodies are the very same as sung in all Synagogue over all the globe throughout all ages since the destruction of the second Temple . . . one hymn in particular merits our attention on account of the existing proofs of it having been composed by King David and also on account of its very striking resemblance to our National Hymn "God save the Queen."
The hymn I allude to is the celebrated "Hosanna Hymn," which was chanted by the royal minstrel himself . . . on the occasion of the annual grand procession on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles called "Simehass Torah," (the feast of rejoicing in the Holy Law) . . . The same ceremony (of course on a very small scale only . . .), is even now performed in all Synagogues over the globe, on the same day, the same hymn chanted and the same melody used; for which last point we have the testimony of [13] Mimonidus who tells us that when on a visit in Jerusalem and having procured there a true and authentic copy of the original copy of the original manuscript of that Hosannah Hymn which Ezra and Nehemiah recovered from under the ruins of the first Timeple, bearing the royal name David as its author and composer, he (Mimonidus) compared the musical signs (called "Sarkah") attached to the text, with the melody of that hymn as sung in all Synagogues and found both to be exactly the same. In order that you may form an idea of ancient Hebrew music I will venture to chaunt before you that Hosannah Hymn which, as I showed, is supposed to have been composed by the Royal Psalmist himself, and which resembles very much our "National Anthem." (Here the lecturer chanted the hymn accompanying himself on the organ.) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (publisher); Francis Cunninghame (printer); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney institution and venue)

"SCHOOL OF ARTS LECTURES", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 August 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12999780

Last evening the Rev. Dr. Hoelzell, presiding rabbi of the synagogue in this city, gave a lecture at this institution on the "History and Use of Music". There was a numerous, very encouraging, and indeed enthusiastic audience. The rev. gentleman commenced by soliciting their indulgence, as he was a foreigner, and feared his imperfect English might not be quite understood. We would, however, reassure him on this head. Every word was most distinctly heard and understood, and the foreign accent gave piquancy to many of his sentences.
He commenced with an historical review attributing to the Egyptians the earliest practice and proficiency in the art. He gave a description of the various instruments in use by this wonderful nation. From thence, by a natural transition, he descended to the Hebrew music, concerning which the learned lecturer gave a very full and interesting account. From undoubted records, namely those of Holy Writ, he proved that the musical service of the Temple was of the most stupendous character, far above what in these latter days of monster orchestras we are accustomed, to consider gigantic. He showed that the latest European wonder, the "Handel Festival" in the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, was far exceeded by the service of the Temple at Jerusalem, where instead of the 2000 vocalists at Sydenham, they reckoned 11,000 Levites chanting in chorus at one time in harmony with thousands of instruments.
The Rev. gentleman also very kindly favoured the audience with an original Hebrew chant, composed by that royal minstrel, King David. The music of this hymn has descended with the other traditions of the Jews, and he gave besides excellent authority for asserting that the notes are the same as they were originally composed. It is called the Hosannah Hymn, and, as the lecturer observed, it bears a very striking resemblance to our National Anthem. The first strain is in fact precisely similar.
The rev. gentleman has a sweet voice, which he manages with the skill of an educated musician.
From the Jewish era the sketch was necessarily rapid, but it was very interesting. He noticed particularly the impetus that was given to the study of music in the latter end of the 15th and the commencement of the 16th centuries. This was the age when music, in his idea, was devoted more especially to its legitimate object, that is, the worship of the Creator. The lecture, in fact, was an eloquent plea in favour of this application of the divine art. In scarcely any other branch would the lecturer admit the value or importance of the study.
The rev. gentleman, in conclusion, gave some severe but well-merited strictures on the prevailing taste for profane music, such as comic songs, dance music, ballets, &c., &c., which all came in for a heavy denunciation, and the study of the science for its nobler object was warmly advocated.
At its conclusion the lecturer was very heartily applauded, as indeed he was during the whole course of the lecture, and a vote of thanks was passed by acclamation. Previous to the commencement of the lecture an organ performance took place by Mr. C. Packer. The pieces introduced were Beethoven's Funeral March, Handel's "I know that my Redeemer liveth," and the solemn and magnificent Dead March in Saul. These were splendidly played, amid the breathless silence of the audience, who appeared instinctively to comprehend the idea that had dictated the selection of these masterpieces at the present time. The lecture was brought to a close with the Hallelujah Chorus, which was received, as it always is, with much approbation.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (musician, organist); during the lecture, Hoelzel had announced (page 11):

. . . we will feel highly delighted to hear the Hallelujah performed on the magnificent organ here in this hall by Mr. Packer who has kindly promised to do so after the conclusion of my lecture.

"LECTURE ON THE HISTORY OF MUSIC: TO THE EDITOR OF THE EMPIRE", Empire (15 September 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60262897

SIR - According to promise, I now reply to the literary challenge of "Philo Judaeus" in your issue of Thursday, the 3rd instant. He wishes to know the origin of the Hosannah Hymn, which I mentioned in my lecture on the History and Use of Music, at the School of Arts, and wherefrom I derived the authority for the assertion made by me that its melody, as now used in all synagogues over all the globe, is supposed to have been composed by that royal minstrel, King David? For this point I refer him to the following brief and summary extracts . . .
I remain, Sir, HERMAN HOELZEL, Presiding Rabbi.
Sydney, 11th September, 1857 - 5617.

"DR. HOELZEL'S LECTURE ON MUSIC. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 September 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13000965

SIR, - Having attended the Rev. Dr. Hoelzel's interesting lecture on the History and Use of Music, delivered at the School of Arts on the 25th August last, and finding since that several ladies and gentlemen who heard it, besides many who were not present, are anxious that it should be published, together with the music of the Hosanna Hymn, I believe I express their sentiments when I request the rev. gentleman, through the medium of your influential paper, to comply with our united wishes.
I am, &c., DAVID. 23rd September, 1857.

"DR. HOELZEL'S LECTURE ON MUSIC. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 October 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28633148

SIR, - I beg leave to join my voice to that of "David," in requesting Dr. Hoelzel to publish his interesting and valuable Lecture on Music, which I, for one, was not so fortunate as to hear. I have already ventured, though a stranger, to write privately to Dr. Hoelzel, respectfully urging the same request.
I am, Sir, yours obediently, L. H. R. 28th September, 1867.

"THE HISTORY AND USE OF MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 February 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13005830

After a lapse of some months, and in compliance with the urgent and oft-repeated request of numerous parties, through the columns of the daily Press, the Rev. Dr. Hoelzel's lecture on the History and Use of Music has at length made its appearance. It may be remembered that this discourse excited considerable attention at the time, and gave rise to not a little discussion afterwards. The lecture is an eloquent plea in favour of music being devoted more especially to what the rev. Doctor considers its legitimate object, than it is at the present day, viz., the worship of the Creator, and, as such, it merits, and ought to receive, the widest possible circulation. The music of the "Hosannah Hymn," ascribed to King David, also that of the "Hymn of the Dead" are added, together with the pianoforte accompaniment to both hymns, by the reverend author. Mr. J. R. Clarke, of George-street, is the publisher, and the pamphlet is beautifully printed in royal 8vo.

[Advertisement], Empire (8 February 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60262612 

DR. HOELZEL'S Lecture on the History and Use or Music, with musical illustrations, 2s. 6d. CLARKE, 205, George-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 August 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13018449

SECOND EDITION. Lecture on Music, by Dr. Herman Hoelzel, with musical illustrations, 2s. 6d.; post free, 2s. 8d. J. R CLARKE, 205, George-street.

Bibliography and resources:

Israel Porush, "Rev. Herman Hoelzel, of Hobart and Sydney", Journal of the Australian Jewish Historical Society 2/4 (1945), 172-200

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/255024915 

https://collections.ajhs.com.au/Detail/objects/53985 (DIGITISED)

. . . Rev. Hoelzel was born in Altofen, a city with old traditions of great Jewish scholarship now incorporated in Budapest, Hungary, as the son of the "highly honoured Second Rabbi" (presumably Dayan,) of that community, Rabbi Juda Semnitz . . . Between 1836 and 1840 he occupied the office of First Reader in Magdeburg, Germany . . . Later we find him as Principal Reader and Reader of the Law in the Jewish community of Hanover . . . From Hanover he seems to have gone to London . . .

Todd M. Endelman, The Jews of Britain, 1656 to 2000 (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 2002), 119-20

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=RNyvgPAuvhAC&pg=PA119 (PREVIEW)

Raymond Apple, "Herman Hoelzel – ambitions of a 'presiding rabbi'", Journal of the Australian Jewish Historical Society 33/ 2 (June 2017), 233-42

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/255024889 

https://collections.ajhs.com.au/Detail/objects/53985 (DIGITISED)

. . . Born in Altofen (Budapest) in 1812, Hoelzel had a good voice and was Reader (chazan) in Magdeburg, Germany, from 1836-40, before gaining a similar appointment in Hanover, where Nathan Marcus Adler was rabbi. He moved to England in the 1840s and served the Hambro' Synagogue as Reader and occasional preacher from 1845-52 . . . Hoelzel was Yechi'el ben Yehudah, the son of Rabbi Judah Semnitz, "second rabbi" (presumably dayyan) of Altofen (Buda) in Hungary. Semnitz is from the Hungarian town of Szenice. Herman used the name Hoelzel, though we do not know why . . . someone of his name died in Vienna in February 1886, aged 74, having embarked on a business career. Whether this was our Herman Hoelzel is not definite, but the dates fit . . .

HOFFER, Mr. = John OFFOR (Mr. OFFOR; Mr. OFFER)

Musician, violoncello player, cellist

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1830

HOFFMAN, Herr (Herr HOFFMAN; ? 1 or 2 individuals)

Musician, ? vocalist, "Jews-harp" (jaws harp) player (possibly 2 individuals)

Active Adelaide, SA, 1851; Sydney, NSW, 1853

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Herr+Hoffman+jaws+harp (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOFFMAN-Herr (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (10 March 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207067629 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Proprietors - Messrs. Lazar and Coppin . . .
THIS EVENING, Monday, March 10th, will be performed for the first time at this Theatre,
the celebrated Nautical Drama, in three acts, entitled the FLYING DUTCHMAN or the Phantom Ship,
with new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c.
After which, HERR HOFFMAN, the celebrated "JEWS-HARP PLAYER" from the London Concert Rooms,
will make his first appearance and perform several Polka's Airs, &c.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); George Coppin (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (2 September 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12948579 

ROYAL HOTEL. MR. SINCLAIR has the honor to announce that he intends giving a
Vocal and Instrumental Concert, at the above Hotel, on THURSDAY, September 8th, when
he will be assisted by the following artistes:
Mrs. St. John Adcock, Miss Flora Harris, Mr. Roby, Mr. Ford, and Herr Hoffman.
A. F. FORD, Agent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Sinclair (vocalist); Marianne Adcock (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist); Mr. Roby (vocalist); A. F. Ford (agent); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue);
the concert as first advertised was postponed, and Hoffman's name did not appear on the final program, see [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 September 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12948790 

HOFFMAN, Louis (Ludwig HOFFMANN; Louis HOFFMAN; L. HOFFMAN)

Musician, violinist, violin and concertina player, miner

Born Germany, c. 1812
Naturalised Ballarat, VIC, 26 September 1859 (aged "47")
Active Ballarat, VIC, until 1869 or later

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOFFMAN-Louis (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Index to certificates of naturalisation, 1859; Public Record Office Victoria

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60711/records/8163 (PAYWALL)

Ludwig Hoffmann / Musician / Ballarat / Age (on date of naturalization) - 47 / Native place Germany / Date of Certificate [26 September 1859]

"EASTERN POLICE COURT. Monday, 6th January . . . CAUSE LIST", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (7 January 1862), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66330591 

. . . Hoffman v. Zeigler, 15s, work as a musician at a ball. The defendant said the plaintiff had about eighteen nobblers, and got so drunk that not a note other than such as were discordant could be got out of him. By three o'clock in the morning he was completely screwed . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (2 April 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66343900 

. . . The all-but-interminable cause, Borough Inspector of Ballarat East v. Ludwig Hoffman, for neglecting to remove an obstruction on a surveyed street, was brought to a conclusion, so far at any rate as the lower court is concerned . . .

"MINING BOARD. Thursday, 28th July . . . CORRESPONDENCE", The Star (29 July 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66346813 

. . . 12. A series of communications from the District Survey Office and from mining surveyors upon lands applied for . . . Reports were made in favor of the sale of lot 4, sec 6, Eureka street, applied for by Mr. L. Hoffman . . .

Ballarat and Ballarat district directory . . . for 1865-66 (Ballarat: James Curtis, 1865), 30

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=MyxLAQAAIAAJ (DIGITISED)

Eureka Street, from Main road. Left . . . Hoffman, Louis, musician . . .

"POLICE. DISTRICT COURT. Tuesday, 30th January . . . CAUSE LIST", The Ballarat Star (31 January 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112866927 

. . . Hoffman v. Keys, £1, services as a player. The sum of 10s had been paid into court and an order was made for 2s. 6d., and 5s. costs . . .

"COUNTY COURT. Thursday, 5th April", The Ballarat Star (6 April 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112868554 

Hoffman v. Dalley - £10, damages and work and labor as a violinist, under contract. Mr. Doward for the plaintiff, Mr. Finn for the defendant. The plaintiff said he performed till Mrs. Dalley took his bow away and said "you play no more," and Mr. Dalley would not give up the contract, so that the plaintiff could not make another engagement, and he could only "play for mine own amoosement." William Peters, a musician engaged in lieu of the plaintiff proved that the plaintiff was there ready to fulfil his contract. The defence was that Hoffman had given over in a tiff because Peters had been engaged as a supplementary player. One night's wages was admitted to be due, as also that the contract had not been given up when requested. Judgment for the defendant, without costs.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Peters (musician)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (20 May 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112875046

A coroner's investigation was held on Saturday, at the Erin-go-bragh hotel, Eureka Street, Ballarat East, on a fire which occurred there on the 14th inst. After the evidence had been adduced, the jury found that the fire had been wilfully caused by some combustibles having been introduced beneath the roof of the kitchen at the rear of the building from the premises of Louis Hoffman, by some person or persons unknown.

"POLICE. DISTRICT COURT. Tuesday, 11th June . . . CAUSE LIST", The Ballarat Star (12 June 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112875611 

. . . Hoffman v. Glennister, 12s, services as a violinist. The defence was, that the defendant had not engaged the plaintiff, but another man, who was willing to pay him; the case was dismissed . . .

"POLICE. DISTRICT COURT, Thursday, 11th May . . . CAUSE LIST", The Ballarat Star (28 May 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112889423 

. . . Hoffman v. Hughes, £2 10s, for illegally detaining a concertina. The defendant is proprietor of the Golden Horn hotel, at Brownsvale, and the complainant was one of a party of strolling musicians and "hornpipe dancers." There had been a dance at the hotel on Saturday evening, and dancing was kept up till midnight. After the dancing was over the defendant asked the complainant for the price of some meals he had had, and the complainant, as alleged for the defence, gave the concertina for security. It appeared, however, that the complainant had either not given up the concertina, or if he had done so, had rued, as he had demanded its restoration. A quarrel had ensued. The complainant was put out, but eventually made his way in through one of the windows, and, as alleged, struck one of the witnesses, the "hornpipe-dancer," then in bed. This witness, however, denied that he had been struck, to his know ledge, but as he had a black eye his statement seemed a little questionable. The magistrate made some significant enquiries respecting the winding-up of the affair, and intimated that the attention of the police at Piggoreet would be drawn to the hotel. Order for restoration of the concertina, with 10s costs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Itinerant musicians (general)

"POLICE. EASTERN COURT. Friday, 1st October . . . CAUSE LIST", The Ballarat Star (2 October 1869), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112854835 

. . . Hoffman v, Fanny White, for wages as a musician on a contract only partly carried out; the case was dismissed, and the complainant told to go with it to the County Court . . .

HOFFMANN, Henry (Henry HOFFMANN; H. HOFFMANN; Mr. HOFFMANN; HOFFMAN)

Musician, vocalist, teacher of the art of vocalisation, conductor, merchant

Born (? Germany), c. 1820
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by May 1860
Married Emma Martha MORGAN (c. 1841-1904), ? by c. 1870
Died Geelong, VIC, 27 December 1874, aged "54"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Hoffmann+c1820-1874 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOFFMANN-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

? "CENTRAL POLICE COURT. TUESDAY", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (4 September 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13067085

In the matter of Mary Ann Stevens v. Henry Hoffmann, in which complainant asked for an order to compel defendent to contribute toward the support of an illegitimate child, of which, complainant alleged, defendant is the father, their Worships (Messrs. Oatley and Caldwell) made an order requiring defendant (finding him to be the father) to pay weekly, for the period of two years, the sum of 10s. for the support of the said child . . .

"INSOLVENCY COURT . . . RULE NISI", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13052332 

On the petition of the Bank of New South Wales, a rule nisi was granted, returnable on the 15th instant, requiring Henry Hoffman, heretofore carrying on business in Sydney with Walter G. Mason, as newspaper proprietors, under the style and firm of W. G. Mason and Co., to show cause why his estate should not be sequestrated for the benefit of his creditors. Mr. Morris, official assignee.

ASSOCIATIONS: Walter George Mason (printer, publisher)

"INSOLVENCY COURT . . . SURRENDERS", Empire (28 June 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64140404

Henry Hoffmann, of Sydney, merchant. Liabilities, £6283 18s. 6d. Assets, £969 5s. Deficiency, £5314 13s. 6d.

"MR. HORSLEY'S RECITALS", Empire (11 May 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60853073

One of the best of the many excellent concerts given by Messrs. Horsley and Hoffmann took place last Saturday evening, at Mr. Need's rooms, Pitt-street, before a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Horsley s brilliant execution was well displayed in the rendering of several classic pieces, by Beethoven, Molique, Chopin, and Thalberg. He also played two compositions of his own, to the pleasure of those present. Mr. Hoffmann's singing was received with marked approval, and altogether, whether as regards attendance or the quality of the entertainment, the recital was highly successful.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (pianist, composer); Frank Hillier Needs (dancing master)

"MR. HOFFMANN'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 January 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13187279

A very excellent concert, for the benefit of Mr. Hoffmann, whose talents as a vocalist are known and appreciated by many amateurs of the "gay science," was given at the Masonic Hall last night. The audience was not so large as Mr. Hoffmann's friends could have desired, but the paucity of the attendance was no doubt owing to the many counter attractions afoot on New Year's Eve, and not to want of taste on the part of the public. The performances were excellent. Mr. Horsley played several piano solos in splendid style, and a duet with Mr. Klein, who played the violin. Mr. Hoffmann, sang the "Battle Prayer" and the "Volkslied" with good taste and discretion; Mrs. Charles Thatcher sang a couple of ballads with her usual success; and Mr. Hodge gave two clarionet solos, which were by no means among the least attractive items of the programme. Mr. Deane's performances on the violoncello also elicited great applause; and altogether the audience were delighted with the entertainment afforded them.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Klein (violin); Annie Thatcher (vocalist); Sebastian Hodge (clarinet); Edward Smith Deane (cello)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 August 1869), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13186039

MR. HENRY HOFFMANN, Teacher of the art of Vocalisation. Terms at Anderson's, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henri Anderson (musicseller)

"MR. HOFFMANN'S LECTURE. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 June 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13206609

SIR -Your reporter, in noticing my lecture on "The art of singing and science of vocalisation," has fallen into an error which I hope you will permit me to correct. He reports that I expressed my regret that it (music) should be so little studied by English people generally.
I gave England her fullest share of credit for proficiency in instrumental performance and composition; but as for vocalisation, I quoted a late London critic, who said: "There are probably as many fine vocal organisations in the British Isles as anywhere in the world, but little or no serious and systematic cultivation of the art of singing is practised, or even attempted."
A man may be a perfect musician without necessarily being a vocalist; but no one can be a vocalist without knowledge of music. I trust this will put me right with the musical public, whose severe censure I should otherwise (undeservedly) be exposed to.
Your obedient servant,
HENRY HOFFMANN, Sydney, June 8.

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (18 February 1871), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70464985

Mr. Henry Hoffmann, well known in the circles of amateur vocalists, but who has lately adopted the art of music as a profession, gave, on Tuesday evening, at the Temperance Hall, a lecture on the science of vocal music, and the anatomy and capability of the human voice. The lecture was illustrated by vocal and instrumental music. Considering the importance of the subject, and the able manner in which the lecturer expounded his novel theory, it may be advisable to give a few additional remarks to the matter on a future occasion.

[News], The Argus (30 November 1872), 5

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A concert was given by Mr. Henry Hoffmann on Wednesday evening in the Assembly hall, Fitzroy. The performers consisted principally of Mr. Hoffmann's pupils. Miss Powell sang "The Liquid Gem, for which she received an encore, giving "Molly Asthore" in response thereto. Miss and Master Kruse gave some very enjoyable operatic selections on the violin and piano. Mr. Hoffmann was heard to advantage in "When sorrow sleepeth," The attendance was moderate.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Kruse (violin)

[News], The Argus (27 February 1873), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5849042

A new choral society is about to be established in Fitzroy, under the patronage of the local town council. Meetings have been held on the subject, and it has been agreed that the name of the society shall be the Fitzroy Philharmonic Society. It is to be under the musical directorship of Mr. Henry Hoffman. At present the meetings are held at the Belvidere Hotel, but it is proposed to have them at the new Town-hall, Fitzroy, as soon as that building is finished.

"DEATHS", The Argus (30 December 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11509851

HOFFMANN. - On the 27th inst., at Swanston-street, Geelong, Henry Hoffmann, from Frankfort, Germany, aged 54 years. Sydney papers please copy.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 January 1875), 1

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HOFFMANN. - December 27, at Melbourne, Mr. Henry Hoffmann, formerly of this city, merchant, after a long and severe illness, leaving a wife and three children to lament their severe loss.

"DEATHS", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (16 January 1875), 25

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HOFFMANN. - On Sunday, December 27, 1874, at his residence, Swanston-street, Geelong, where he was staying for the benefit of his health, Henry Hoffmann, Esq., formerly merchant in London and Sydney, and late of Stratford-cottage, Church-street, Richmond, after a protracted and painful illness of 12 months, borne with great fortitude, dearly beloved and deplored by his sorrowing family, deservedly respected by all who knew him. Melbourne and Sydney papers please copy.

Musical works:

Stars in your beauty beaming (German words by Hoffman, 1870)

NO COPY IDENFITIED

"STARS, IN YOUR BEAUTY BEAMING", Empire (9 March 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60891985 

This is the name of a very charming song, of which the music was composed by the late eminent composer George Loder, for his friend Mr. Hoffman of this city, who, in German, wrote the words. They have been translated by Mr. Frank Hutchinson, editor of the Wagga Wagga Advertiser, and published by Engel of York-street. The song is exhibited for sale at the principal music sellers, and should command an extensive circulation.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (composer); Frank Hutchinson (journalist); John Alexander Engel (printer, publisher); see also "NEW SONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 March 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13202148

Three singing lessons (Melbourne, 1872)

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[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 August 1872), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5836743 

JUST PUBLISHED, - "Three SINGING LESSONS," by H. Hoffmann.

"RECENT PUBLICATIONS", The Argus (2 September 1872), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5838045

Three singing lessons by Mr. Henry Hoffmann have been put into print at the request of several pupils and many friends. Considering the number and excellence of the many elementary works which are accessible to all learners at a very low price, we think the publication of Mr. Hoffmann's brochure is rather superfluous.

HOFFMEISTER, Henrietta (Henrietta Minna Louisa Charlotte HOFFMEISTER; Miss HOFFMEISTER; Mrs. Alexander GRAY)

Musician, vocalist

Born c. 1845; daughter of Gottfried HOFFMEISTER (c. 1817-1868) and Henrietta BRITHMANN (c. 1817-1895)
? Arrived Adelaide, SA, 30 January 1850 (per Alfred, from Hamburg, 26 October)
Arrived Ballarat, VIC, by 1856
Married Alexander GRAY (d. 1908), Ballarat, VIC, 4 May 1871
Died Elsternwick, VIC, 17 November 1919, aged "74"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henrietta+Hoffmeister+Gray+c1845-1919 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOFFMEISTER-Henrietta-Gray (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

? "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (2 February 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38451547 

Passengers per ship Alfred (arrival reported yesterday) . . . G. Hoffmeister, wife and child . . .

"POLICE COURT", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (20 November 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250439157 

. . . Godfrey Hoffmeister deposed that he was a butcher residing on the Main-road, Ballarat . . .

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE SOIREE", The Star (18 October 1861), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66342850 

The grand soiree in aid of the fund for ceiling the large hall of the Mechanics' Institute was held on Thursday, and was, excepting the absence of some of the speakers promised, very successful. As on previous occasions, the public patronage was most ample, the whole available space being taken up by the numerous guests; but, unlike the former soirees, there was a gratifying absence of disorder . . . Glee - "May-day," by Mrs. Turner, Miss Hoffmeister, Messrs D. Oliver, Cazaly, Miller, and Master Nicholls. Scotch Song - "Bonny Prince Charlie," Mrs. Turner, who was so happy in her effort as to bring down an encore, and she then gave "Where the Bee Sucks" . . .
Glee, "Hark the Lark," by members of the Philharmonic Society, led by Mr. A. T. Turner . . .
Madrigal, "Down in a Flowery Vale," by the full strength of the Philharmonic Society present, led by Mr. A. T. Turner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte and Austin Turner (vocalist and conductor); Daniel Oliver (vocalist); Peter Cazaly (vocalist); Ballarat Philharmonic Society (association); Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat association and venue)

"LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. THE LATE CONCERT FOR ST. PAUL'S ORGAN FUND", The Star (31 October 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72518329 

SIR, Though not in the least degree affected by the rusho-printo mania now about, and very catching, yet, observing in your impression of yesterday letter from a member of the late Philharmonic Society, containing amid a little truth numerous erroneous assertions, and being pretty intimately acquainted with all the parties concerned, as well as, with the history of the Philharmonic Society and the St. Paul's choir, I would beg to be allowed to state, that if it had not been for the strenuous exertions of the latter body the Philharmonic Society would have died out long before it did. They always formed a considerable and effective portion of the society, and two of the hardest-working and best secretaries the society ever had, viz, Messrs. Robson and Wicking, were amongst their number. And I would further state that the concert of last week originated with the St. Paul's choir with a double end in view -
1st, the initiation of an organ fund for themselves; and 2nd, the formation of a new society, which they saw might be brought about by the collecting together of all the available musical talent in Ballarat for the occasion. A new society is now on the way, and if successful and permanent, that enthusiastic, musing-loving body, the St. Paul's choir, will deserve the credit of its origination. As respects the performance of Friday week, I fearlessly assert that there were a number of ladies assisting, who never sang under Mr. Turner's baton, or received any instructions from him; that the ladies of the chorus were not indebted in the least degree to Mrs. Turner for style, &c., but principally to the unwearied exertions and efforts of Miss Hoffmeister, of the St. Paul's choir, assisted Mrs. Burns, as leader; that Mr Robson, the conductor, as a musician, owes little or nothing to Mr. Turner, but to his own application and study; that three out of the four boys mentioned in the above letter owe as much to Mr. Robson as Mr. Turner, they attending St. Paul's choir and having been under Mr. Robson's direction for some time. I quite agree with your correspondent as to the patience, ability, &c., displayed by Mr. Turner while conductor of the Philharmonic Society, and which was suitably acknowledged by them on his resignation; but as respects Friday week the lion's share of credit is due to the soloists, conductor, and chorus and band who assisted on the occasion.
I remain, Sir, yours truly.
BARITONE. 30th October.
P.S. Not a member of St. Paul's choir.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Robson (conductor); Ballarat Harmonic Society (new association); Music in Anglican churches (general)

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Star (28 March 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72514611 

It is probable that the old Ballarat Philharmonic Society never achieved a greater triumph than did the Ballarat Harmonic Society on the evening of Good Friday, either as regards the magnitude of the audience or the general excellence of the performance. Long before the hour announced for commencement, the hall of the Mechanics' Institute was closely packed with people, and it became manifest that there was no indisposition to listen to "The Messiah' because there was in its production on Good Friday some little departure from a time honored custom. For the proper interpretation of the work, apart from the chorus and the efforts of local solo performers - both Geelong and Melbourne had been called upon to contribute executants. Mr. Gabb, of the former place, led the band, which was supplemented by some instrumentalists from the Melbourne concerts. To Miss Octavia Hamilton were entrusted the chief soprano solos, and the fine alto voice of Master Cook, of the metropolitan society, was heard to much advantage in the air "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion," as also in the concerted music. Furthermore, the occasion was marked by the first appearance, as solo singers, of two ladies of Ballarat rearing, who did themselves and the town great credit, and were received by the audience in the heartiest fashion. These ladies were Miss Henrietta Hoffmeister and Miss Louisa T. Robinson - the latter a pupil of Mrs. James Bunce, who herself sustained no indifferent share of the musical labors of the evening. Mrs. Little presided at the harmonium, and Mr. John Robson wielded the baton efficiently. Of other vocalists we must mention Messrs. D. Oliver and P. Cazaly, who gave the tenor, baritone, and bass airs with capital effect. Considering the limited numbers of the chorus it acquitted itself remarkably well, and a better effect was produced by its crisp and forcible rendering of the sublime strains of Handel than we have beard from the efforts of much larger bodies of capable but less carefully trained choirmen . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gough Gabb (violin, leader); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); John James Cook (vocalist); Charlotte Bunce (vocalist, teacher); Catherine Little (harmonium); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (metropolitan association)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (23 April 1864), 2

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On Friday evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, the Ballarat Harmonic Society repeated the performance of Handel's oratorio "The Messiah," in aid of the fund for rebuilding the church of St. Paul . . . The band was a little weak and uncertain, and did not work up so well as we could have wished. Miss Hamilton's efforts were, as usual, of a highly meritorious character, but some weeks of severe indisposition had not failed to deprive them of a portion of the spirit which we have seen the lady throw into her vocalisation. Master Cook, Mrs. Bunce, Misses Hoffmeister and Robinson, and Messrs. Oliver and Cazaly, gave their important aid, and the result was a most enjoyable entertainment.

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (27 December 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112866053 

Handel's Messiah has been well described "the most eloquent of sermons;" and yet it cannot be too frequently reiterated - for the good it effects is perennial, and has every chance of being perpetual . . . The band (Mr. Labalestrier, leader) was not very numerous, but full enough efficiently to interpret the instrumental accompaniments and capable enough to render them at times very telling, and even brilliantly. The chorus, conducted by Mr. John Robson, was prompt, forcible, and discriminating - the general result of good training and a conscientious desire on the part of the individual member to read his own part and put his trust in the baton. Mrs. William Little gave important aid at the harmonium . . . Misses Bray and Hoffmeister owing to unusual emergencies, sang between them, and very nicely too, the air "Come unto him all ye that labor" - the latter young ladies making a capital figure in some short but exacting recitatives . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Labalestrier (musician, leader)

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY. GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (13 April 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113602498 

The Good Friday concert of the Harmonic Society was held this year, as previously, in the hall o£ the Mechanics' Institute, which was filled to overflowing . . . The society this year chose Rossini's "Stabat Mater," and Mozart's "Twelfth Mass" for the concert . . . The orchestra numbered about one hundred performers - Mr. A. T. Turner was the conductor, Mr. T. King the leader, and Mrs. King the pianist . . . Miss Hoffmeister's first solo, "Fac ut portem," required more life. If this nice singer would try to be less nervous, and would "give it mouth," as the profane critics say, she would be more valuable even than she is now as one of the society's most popular soloists. Greater general animation it would be too much to expect, but more vocal effort seems to be decidedly necessary . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas King (violin, leader); Eliza Ann King (piano)

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1896; 1914 - 1918), 18 April, p. 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191564602 

. . . The band, which was full as it was efficient, comprised many of our best instrumentalists, and was lead by Mr. T. King, and the chorus was most successful throughout . . . the whole being under the able conduct of Mr. A. T. Turner . . . the more enchanting "Stabat Mater" of Rossini . . . formed the second portion of the programme . . . and one of the prettiest features in the piece was the duet "Quis est homo," which was charmingly sung by Miss Staff and Miss Hoffmeister, and which won them a perfect ovation . . .

[News], The Ballarat Courier (4 February 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191644637 

About ninety members of St. Paul's Church congregation, ladies and gentlemen, met at a soiree in the schoolroom last evening, the occasion being specially in honor of Mr. John Robson, on his departure from Ballarat, after a long period of services rendered in several ways to the church and Sunday school . . . "What are the wild waves saying?" duet, by Miss Hoffmeister and Mr. Gray . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Ballarat Courier (5 May 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191428387 

GRAY - HOFFMEISTER. - On the 4th May, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. W. Henderson, Alexander Gray, of the Bank of Victoria, to Henrietta Hoffmeister.

"IN MEMORIAM", The Ballarat Star (9 April 1895), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203154241 

Many in Ballarat, particularly amongst the early residents, will learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Hoffmeister, who for many years with her late husband kept a butcher's shop in Lydiard street north, but who for the last few years has lived on the selection of her son Franz at Gippsland. The deceased lady, who was 78 years of age and highly esteemed by all, came back to Ballarat in January last, and died on Sunday evening at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Alexander Gray, Armstrong street. The funeral, which takes place to-day, will be of a private character.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 November 1919), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4652874 

GRAY. - On the 17th November, at her residence, 52 Point Nepean road, Elsternwick, Henrietta, the widow of the late Alexander Gray, of Ballarat.

HOFMEISTER, Carl (Carl Andreas Christoph Heinrich HOFMEISTER; Carl HOFMEISTER; Charles HOFMEISTER)

Musician

Born c. 1836
Died Melbourne, VIC, 1 July 1870, aged "34"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Carl+Hofmeister+c1836-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-H-4.php#HOFMEISTER-Carl (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (21 April 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5679944 

LOST, on or about the 22nd March last, in the neighborhood of Back Creek, Amherst, three DEPOSIT RECEIPTS . . . Payment stopped. A reward will be paid for their recovery. Carl Hoffmeister, German Boardinghouse, 105 Little Bourke-street east.

"Funeral Notices", The Argus (2 July 1870), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5824577 

THE Friends of the late Mr. CHARLES HOFMEISTER, musician, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral to move from McGrath-place, off Little-Lonsdale-street-east, THIS DAY, at half-past 3 o'clock p.m.
JOHN DALEY, undertaker, Latrobe and Spring-streets, Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Fellow musician, Louis Weinberg, who arrived in VIC per Norfolk in 1868, en route first to NZ, but who did not return to Melbourne until after Hofmeister's death, was later also buried in the same grave; see cemetery inscription:

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61309/records/201397 (PAYWALL)

Erected by Elizabeth WEINBERG to the memory of her beloved husband Louis WEINBERG native of Brunswick, Germany died 12 May 1874, age 32 years (verse) also Carl HOFFMEISTER died 1 Jul 1870

Grant of administration, Carl Hofmeister, musician, 1870; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2E13E0EF-F1DA-11E9-AE98-65BF19B42742?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/B7656CDE-F1DB-11E9-AE98-F186C1F16A27?image=1 (DIGITISED)

. . . Carl Andreas Christolph Heinrich Hofmeister . . .
. . . a brother Wilhelm Hofmeister residing in Falkenhagen in Hanover in the kingdom of Prussia . . .

HOLAUS, Alois (Alois HOLAUS; Herr HOLAUS; Alois HOLLAUS)

Musician, vocalist, Tyrolese minstrel

Born Tyrol, Austria, c. 1822
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 April 1853 (per James L. Bogert, from London, 27 January, via the Cape, aged "31")
Active Melbourne and Geelong, VIC, May and June 1853
Active Castlemaine, Geelong, and Melbourne, VIC, May to July 1854

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