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Introductory note:

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

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

Major upgrades of this page were undertaken in 2019 and 2024-25, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging will bring the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.

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

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

JACK, Captain (Captain JACK) = KADLITPINNA

JACKMAN, Thomas John (Thomas John JACKMAN; T. J. JACKMAN; Mr. JACKMAN)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, member Melbourne Philharmonic Society, draper's assistant, accountant

Born Ipplepen, Devon, England, 26 May 1837; baptised Fore Street chapel (Independent), Totnes, Devon, 30 June 1837; son of Thomas JACKMAN and Mary LUSCOMBE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1862 (per Swiftsure, from London, 6 January 1862, aged "24")
Married Leah MARQUAND (d. 1931), East Melbourne, VIC, 8 September 1863
Died South Perth, WA, 17 October 1914, aged "77"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+John+Jackman+1837-1914 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKMAN-Thomas-John (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

Baptisms, Fore Street chapel (Independent), Totnes, Devon, 1837; UK National Archives, RG4/1224

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/729837 (PAYWALL)

June 30th 1837 / Thomas John / Male / Ipplepen / [born] May 26th 1837 / [son of] Thomas & Mary / Jackman / Ipplepen / Home Missionary . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Jackman and Mary Luscombe married at Kingsbridge, Devon, on 8 May 1834; in the 1851 census, Mary, a widow, aged 45, grocer, was living at Tower Hamlets, London, with her four children, of whom Thomas John, 13, was eldest

England census, 1861, Bristol; UK National Archives, RG9/1720/121/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/19348788 (PAYWALL)

1 North Street / . . . [Head absent] . . .
Thomas Jackman / Assistant / Unm. / 23 / [Assistant Draper] / [born] Ipplepen Devonshire . . .

Names and descrptions of passengers per Swiftsure, from London, 6 January 1862, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B1EA95B-F96C-11E9-AE98-177376B4ADD9?image=216 (DIGITISED)

. . . Jackman Sarah / 24 [sic] / Spinster // George / 16 / Trader // Samuel / 22 / [Trader] // Thomas / 24 / [Trader] . . .

ASSOCATIONS: Their widowed mother, Mary, having died in 1859, all four Jackman siblings emigrated in 1862

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 December 1862), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6481640 

MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . .
Conductor - Mr. C. E. Horsley,
The THIRD SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT For the year will be held in the
EXHIBITION BUILDING On TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9,
When Herr Molique's Oratorio, ABRAHAM Will be performed, for the first time in the Australian Colonies.
Principal Vocalists. Miss OCTAVIA HAMILTON, Mrs. BATTEN,
Mr. T. J. JACKMAN, Mr. SILVANUS ANGUS, and Mr. FARQUHARSON.
Principal Violin - Mr. W. C. Fisher.
Organist - Mr. T. G. Goold.
Band and Chorus of 200 Performers . . .
W. G. DREDGE, Hon. Sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (conductor); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Mrs. Batten (vocalist); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Wilhelm Carl Fischer (violin, leader); Thomas Green Goold (organ); William Gilpin Dredge (secretary); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

"'ABRAHAM' AT THE PHILHARMONIC", The Argus (10 December 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6481751 

Herr Molique's oratorio of Abraham was performed for the first time in Victoria, by the Philharmonic Society at the Exhibition Building last night . . . Mr. Jackman's voice was severely tried in the innumerable recitatives which fell to his share, so that he appeared to be somewhat fatigued when he had to sing the difficult solo, "Pour out thy heart." But he had evidently studied his part carefully and he made the most of his voice . . . The concert was a decided success . . .

"THE ORATORIO", The Age (10 December 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154968281 

. . . Mr. Jackman, who made his first appearancee in a prominent capacity last night, possesses a tenor voice of inferior compass, and the music was all through too high for him. Despite this disadvantage, superadded to apparent nervousness, he got through a great deal of work . . . The quartetto, "Go in Peace," by Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Batten, Messrs. Jackman and Angus, was vocalised with tolerable success. In the following recitative "And into the Land of Canaan," the unsuitability of Mr. Jackman's voice to the music was rather painfully apparent. Immediately succeeding are the air and chorus commencing "Lord my God." Here the principal basso was heard to immense advantage. In the air "Who walketh uprightly," Mr. Jackman could not get up to the required pitch . . .

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS EVE ORATORIO - THE MESSIAH", The Age (26 December 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154968350 

The fourth subscription concert for the year 1862 by the members of the Philharmonic Society came off on Wednesday evening at the Exhibition Building, when Handel's sublime oratorio, the Messiah, was produced. This was the tenth Christmas eve performance of Handel's great work by the members of the Philharmonic Society. Each year improvement has been most visible, and the number of performers has been increased, but on no previous occasion has there been such a numerous or able chorus and orchestra as appeared on Wednesday, nor has the oratorio ever been given in the colony with more complete effect. There was a very large attendance, notwithstanding that the same oratorio was represented elsewhere. The hall of the Exhibition was crowded, about 900 persons being present . . . The principal soloists were Miss O. Hamilton, Mrs. Batten, Mr. Farquharson, Mr. T. T. Jackman [sic], Mr. E. Exon, and Mr. S. Angus . . . The conductor was Mr. C. E. Horsley, and the leader of the orchestra, Mr. W. C. Fisher. The chorus numbered about one hundred and thirty ladies and gentlemen . . . The band comprised fifty performers, nearly all amateurs, and great credit is due to Mr. Lewis, and likewise to Mr. Horsley, for the manner in which they have trained both band and chorus. The magnificent overture was played by the orchestra shortly after 8 o'clock, and the oratorio was opened by Mr. Jackman, who gave the recitative, "Comlort ye, comfort ye." This was sung very well, although Mr. Jackman appeare slightly nervous. He had, however, fully recovered himself in the succeeding air, "Every valley," which he sung in excellent style . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edwin Exon (vocalist); Louis Lucas Lewis (chorus master)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (11 March 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154971100 

The anniversary of Albert street Chapel, Fitzroy, took place last evening, the chapel being crowded to excess . . . The chapel choir gave their services during the evening . . . Mendelssohn's beautiful duet for soprano and tenor, from the "Hymn of praise," was artistically rendered by Miss B. Watson and Mr. T. J. Jackman, whose talent was duly appreciated by the audience. This was followed by another anthem, which opens with the quartette "Thine, O Lord," the executants being the Misses B. and H. Watson, and Messrs. T. J. Jackman and J. Bligh . . . the whole terminated in the glorious chorus, "Now, therefore, O God," which was kept admirably together by Mr. W. A. J. Wenborn, who presided at the harmonium . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Bertha and Helena Watson (vocalists) Walter Arthur Jones Wenborn (harmonium); Music in Baptist churches (general)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (2 June 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154966416 

The second of the series of Monday popular concerts, in imitation of the Monday popular concerts in St. James's Hall, London, the Glasgow Saturday evening concerts, and similar weekly entertainments in other large cities at home, was given in the St. George's Hall last evening. There was a large audience, who seemed delighted with the provision made, under the direction of Mr C. E. Horsley, for their entertainment; and judging from last night, we should say that the successful issue of the scheme is now beyond doubt . . . Mr. T. J. Jackman, a good tenor, sang Forster's "Come where my love lies dreaming," very successfully; and Miss Watson and Miss H. Watson warbled a duet of Mendelssohn's very sweetly . . . Mr. Horsley's Glee Choir found employment in singing Webbe's "When winds breathe soft," "All among the barley," Stevens's "Ye spotted snakes," Bishop's "Chough and crow," and "Hail to the chief;" and they gave these in such excellent unison that it is evident they must have practised very carefully together. Two hours' better entertainment is seldom to be had in Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: St. George's Hall (Melbourne venue)

"MARRIAGES", The West Australian (8 September 1913), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26884487 

JACKMAN - MARQUAND (Golden Wedding). - On September 8, 1863, at corner Hotham and Powlett streets, East Melbourne, by the Rev. Isaac New, Thos. John Jackman, late of London, to Leah Marquand, late of Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Present address: 102 Nicholson-road, Subiaco.

"DEATH", The Daily News [Perth, WA] (17 October 1914), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83528081 

JACKMAN. - At Mends-street, South Perth, on October 17, 1914, T. J. Jackman, after a short illness; aged 77 years.

"PERSONAL", The West Australian (19 October 1914), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28571445 

Old Melburnians resident in this State will learn with regret of the death of Mr. T. J. Jackman, who passed away at his residence, The Esplanade, South Perth, on Saturday morning last after a brief illness. The late Mr. Jackman was a central figure in the commercial world of Victoria up to the year 1897, when he came across to the West to establish some business concerns on behalf of Victorian investors. Subsequently, after living in retirement for some years, Mr. Jackman was induced in February, 1912, to take up the secretaryship of the Perth Literary Institute, where he displayed a keenness and energy quite remarkable in a man of his years. He relinquished the secretaryship to take a trip to England and Europe, where in recent years he has done a considerable amount of travelling, and whence he had returned only a month at the time of his death. Mr. Jackman, who recently celebrated his golden wedding, is survived by his widow and eight sons and daughters to mourn his loss . . .

JACKSON, Madame (Madame JACKSON)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1859

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-Madame (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 February 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13022341 

CONCERTS - New York and Liverpool Hotel, Lower George-street. -
Mr. O'REILLY announces the above room will be open for Select Concerts, commencing on
SATURDAY NIGHT next. Conductress, Mrs. E. Jackson.
Singers from Melbourne. First-rate talent engaged.
Mrs. Jackson respectfully requests the assistance of friends and amateurs to patronise her.
Pianist and Comic Singer wanted.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 August 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13028885 

TOOGOOD'S SALOON. - "A hit, a hit, a palpable hit."
The actual "queen of comedy and song" Madame JACKSON, late of the Eagle Saloon -
to be seen nightly, in her characteristic songs and scenas, at Toogood's Concert Hall,
in connection with the old established favourites, Mr. and Mrs. EASTWICK,
and the new distinguished tenor, Mr. FLORENCE.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Wilhelmina Eastwick (vocalists, pianist); J. Florence (vocalist); Toogood's Saloon (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 August 1859), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13029168 

TOOGOOD'S SALOON. - Immense success of the Company. -
Come and hear Eastwick in his burlesques of "Rycharde ye Thyrde," "Shylock," and his celebrated song of "Punch;"
likewise Mrs. Eastwick, Madam Jackson, and J. Florence, the tenor singer.
N.B. - Upwards of One Thousand persons have visited Toogood's during the week. Admission Free.

JACKSON, Mr. (Mr. JACKSON, ? pseudonym) = ? Charles Young

Vocalist, bones castanet player, minstrel, serenader

Active Melbourne, VIC, October 1849

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

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News [NSW (VIC)] (19 October 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226323830 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL. THIS EVENING, OCT. 19, 1849.
First Appearance of Mr. JACKSON the Congo Minstrel, from America.
The Evening's Entertainments will commence with the Romantic Drama, entitled The NOTE FORGERS; Or, the Felon's Daughter.
A favourite Ballad Mr. COOKE.
AFTER WHICH, Mr. JACKSON, the celebrated American Serenader, will have the boner of making his first appearance in the Colonics, as the CONGO MINSTREL, and sing the Ethiopian Melody of "Dandy Jim from Caroline," accompanying himself with the Congo Bone Castinets, as originally performed by him with 2000 stick approbation . . .
Leader of the Orchestra - MR. MEGSON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (violin, leader); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

But see also [Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (23 October 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223155346 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL . . . OCTOBER 24TH . . .
MR. YOUNG will appear as THE CONGO MINSTREL, and chaunt the Ethopian Melody,
entitled "Melbourne Gals have pretty faces" With Bone Castinett accompaniment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Young (actor, vocalist)

JACKSON, Charles James (Charles James JACKSON; C. J. JACKSON)

Organbuilder, organ builder, musical instrument maker, tuner, and repairer

Born Bolton, Lancashire, England, 1839; baptised Bolton-le-Moors, 16 October 1839; son of Richard JACKSON and Betty DEARDEN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 29 April 1865 (per Bordeaux, from Calcutta)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by February 1866
Married Catherine Alice MACLAURIN, Newtown, NSW, 27 August 1867
Died Haberfield, NSW, 19 May 1920, aged "80"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+James+Jackson+1839-1920 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-Charles-James (shareable link to this entry)

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

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Bolton Lemoors in the county of Lancaster in the year 1839; register 1839-41, page 52;

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2960/records/172569 (PAYWALL)

No. 410 / [1839 October] 16 / Charles James son of / Richard & Betty / Jackson / Great Bolton / Organ Builder . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Jackson (1807-1891) and Betty Dearden (1808-1879) married at St. Chad's, Rochdale, Lancashire, on 5 November 1827

England census, 1861, Islington, Liverpool; UK National Archives, RG9/2696/104/23

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/23082152 (PAYWALL)

6 King Street Lane / Charles J. Jackson / Head / Unm. / 21 / Organ Builder & Inn Keeper / [born] Bolton Lancashire
Anne Craine / Servant / Widow / 56 . . .

List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 29 April 1865, from Calcutta, per Bordeaux; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B2BA1B4-F96C-11E9-AE98-EF0B184FC7D3?image=69 (DIGITITSED)

. . . C. J. Jackson / 25 . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (28 February 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13127201

TO CLERGYMEN and ORGANISTS.
C. J. JACKSON, Organ Builder, Manufactory, Richmond, Melbourne.
Mr. J. during his stay in Sydney will be glad to examine and give estimates for re-building, enlarging, &c., or for cleaning, re-voicing, and tuning of organs.
Mr. J. would call the attention of clergymen and organists to having, on his previous visit to Sydney, tuned and regulated the organ of St. John's, Parramatta, All Saints', ditto, and St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney.
All communications addressed to Mr. CORDNER, Organist of St. Mary's Cathedral, 135, Bourke street, Woolloomooloo, will receive prompt attention.

ASSOCIATIONS: William John Cordner (organist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 May 1866), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13131625 

G. E. YOUNG, Pianoforte Tuner, in returning thanks for past favours,
respectfully informs his friends and the public generally that he has entered into partnership with
Mr. C. J. JACKSON, Organ-builder of Melbourne, at 160, Pitt-street, a few doors north of King-street.
PIANOFORTE and ORGAN MANUFACTORY, 116, Pitt-street. - YOUNG and JACKSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Edward Young (business partner)

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 September 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13157545 

On the 27th August, by special license at Newtown, by the Rev. J. M. Garavel, assisted by the Rev. H. N. Woolfrey, CHARLES J. JACKSON, to CATHERINE ALICE, third daughter of W. C. A. MACLAURIN, M.A., late Dean of Moray and Ross, Scotland.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 May 192), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28090612

JACKSON. - May 19. 1920, at his daughter's residence, Bladon, Rawson-street, Haberfield, Charles James (organ-builder), late of Newtown, aged 80 years. Home papers please copy.

"MR. C. J. JACKSON", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 May 1920), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15891630

Mr. Charles James Jackson, whose death occurred last week, at an advanced age, was for many years in business in Sydney as an organ builder, several large instruments having been produced at his factory in Newtown-road. He arrived here from England in 1865, and the first organ which he built was at the Exhibition Building, for which he was presented with a silver medal and a certificate. Amongst other organs which he built were those at the Garden Place, which was destroyed by fire, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, the Pitt-street Congregational Church, the old Methodist Centennial Hall in York-street, and the Congregational Church at Glebe.

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), 84-98

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

A detailed chronicle of Jackson's career and output

JACKSON, George Forbes (George Forbes JACKSON; G. F. JACKSON; Mr. JACKSON)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, vocalist, tailor

Born Kettle, Fifeshire, Scotland, 19 September 1838; son of Thomas JACKSON and Isabel TAYLOR
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1864
Married [1] Rachel FOWLER (CLARKE), Sydney, NSW, 23 April 1868
Married [2] Agnes ROACHE, 1878
Died Glebe, NSW, 27 March 1900, aged "63"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Forbes+Jackson+1838-1900 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-George-Forbes (shareable link to this entry)

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

JACKSON, Rachel (Rachel CLARKE; Miss R. CLARKE; Mrs. Frank FOWLER; Mademoiselle/Miss/Madame REILOFF; Madame REILOFF JACKSON; Mrs. G. F. JACKSON)

Musician, vocalist, pianist, teacher of piano and singing

Born Westminster, London, England, c. 1839 [?]; daughter of James CLARKE and Catherine LOCK
Arrived [1] Sydney, NSW, 23 May 1855 (per Asiatic, from London, aged "18" [sic])
Married [1] Frank FOWLER, Sydney, NSW, 9 February 1856
Departed Melbourne, VIC, April 1858 (per Royal Charter, for Liverpool)
Arrived [2] Sydney, NSW, by May 1867
Married [2] George Forbes JACKSON, Sydney, NSW, 23 April 1868
Died Glebe, NSW, 21 June 1877, aged "38/39" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Rachel+Clarke+Fowler+Reiloff+Jackson+d1877 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-REILOFF-Rachel (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Rachel Clarke, probably aged at most about 16, married the visiting English journalist Frank Fowler (1833-1863) in Sydney, on 9 February 1856. The pianist and composer Frank Henry Fowler (1857-1893) was their son. The family returned to England in April 1858.

After her first husband's death in London in 1863, Rachel and her children reportedly suffered severe financial hardship. This perhaps led to her decision to pursue a career as a professional vocalist, under the stage name of Madame Reiloff, in London during 1865-66.

She evidently returned to Sydney early in 1867, and continued her singing career, appearing in the People Concerts series, alongside Sydney tailor and semi-professional vocalist George Forbes Jackson, whom she married on 23 April 1868.

Previously George had written the words for Eliza Wallace Bushelle's new song, The destruction of St. Mary's (now lost), which he first sang at the Orpheonist Society's concert in aid of the cathedral restoration fund in August 1865. At a Christmas Night oratorio in the Prince of Wales Opera House in 1869, one of Charles Packer's early appearances after his release from prison, George sang in extracts from The creation and Elijah, as well as from Packer's The crown of thorns, and thereafter the couple often appeared in Packer's concerts.

In London, Rachel had been a pupil of pianist, organist and composer Bennett Gilbert (1833-1885), and in September 1875, she (as Mrs. G. F. Jackson) and her son Frank Harry Fowler advertised jointly in Sydney as teachers of singing and piano.

After Charles Packer's death, George, who was a pallbearer at his funeral, served as a committee member of the Packer Memorial Fund, with August Huenerbein (junior) and Sebastian Hodge.

Documentation:

Births, Kettle, Fifeshire, 1838; Scotland, select births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60143/records/4496900 (PAYWALL)

19 September 1838 / George son of / Thomas Jackson and Isabel Teulor [? Teylor, Taylor]

England census, 6 June 1841, St. John's, Westminster; UK National Archives, HO107/737/15/17/3/1

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/8176363 (PAYWALL)

Pound Place Almes House No. 5 / James Clarke / 40 / J[ourneyman] French Pol. / [not born in county]
Catherine / 35 / - / [not born in county]
Elizabeth / 12 // Henry / 10 // William / 8 // Rachel Clarke / 3 / [all born in county]

ASSOCIATIONS: James Clarke (1802-1873) and Catherine Lock (c. 1803-1865) married at St. George, Hanover Square, London, on 20 February 1825

England census, 30 March 1851, St. John's, Westminster; UK National Archives, HO107/1479/653/18

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/8176366 (DIGITISED)

9 Vincent Street / James Clarke / Head / Mar. / 48 / French polisher / [born] Norfolk Rainham
Catherine / Wife / Mar. / 48 / School mistress / [born] Sussex Littlehampton
Elizabeth / Dau. / Unm. / 21 / Seamstress / [born] Surrey Newington
Rachel / Dau. / 12 / Scholar / [born] Midd'x West'r
Henry / Son / Unm, / 18 / General porter / [born] Surrey Newington

List of immigrants per Asiatic, arrived Sydney, 21 May 1855; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1204/records/139576 (PAYWALL)

. . . Clarke Eliz'h / 24 / Spinster // Clarke Rachel / 18 / [Spinster] . . .

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (12 March 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12993097 

On the 11th instant, at her residence, 161, Liverpool-street East, Mrs. Frank Fowler, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Harry Fowler (1857-1893; son)

"DEPARTURES", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List [NSW] (12 April 1858), 70

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161170113 

April 3. - London (s.) Captain Cottier, for Melbourne. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers, per Royal Charter, from Melbourne, 10 April 1858, for Liverpool; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/237BACA3-F7F0-11E9-AE98-17E01C1B6E71?image=363 (DIGITISED)

. . . Mr. & Mrs. Fowler & Infant / 39 / 28 . . .

Scotland census, 1861, Greenock East, Renfrewshire; Scotland census, ED21/21

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1080/records/2701311 (PAYWALL)

24 Antigua Street / Isabella Fraser / Head / 28 / Dressmaker . . .
George Jackson / Lodger / 23 / Tailor (foreman) / [born] Kettle, Fifeshire . . .

England census, 1861, Hastings, Sussex; UK National Archives, RG9/560/84/32

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8767/records/7500189 (PAYWALL)

11 Spring Terrace / Frank Fowler / Head / Mar. / 27 / Author, Journalist, Fiction, Essay & Politics / [born] Westminster London
Rachel Fowler / Wife / Mar. / 22 / - / [born] [Westminster London]
Frank Harry Fowler / Son / 4 / - / [born] Sydney New South Wales
Fred'k Will'm Fowler / Son / 2 / - / [born] [Westminster London]

George, Sydney, NSW (by 1864):

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (27 December 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13101307

SCOTTISH MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Miscellaneous Concert.
(The second part of the programme will be made up entirely of Scottish music, both vocal and instrumental.)
To be held at the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, on MONDAY EVENING, 2nd January, 1865 . . .
The principal parts will be sustained by Mrs. James, soprano, lady amateur;
Mrs. Caldwell, pianist; Mr. Hodge, clarionet;
Mr. G. F. Jackson, tenor, gentleman amateur; basso, a gentleman amateur.
The four-part music will be performed by a musical choir, with pianoforte accompaniment.
Mr. P. McCormick, conductor. Mr. W. King, pianoforte-maker has kindly lent a grand, by Broadwood and Sons, for the occasion . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Ann James (vocalist); Katharine Niebour Caldwell (pianist); Sebastian Hodge (clarinet); Peter Dodds McCormick (conductor); William King (pianoforte maker); Temperance Hall (Sydney venue)

"SCOTTISH MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", Sydney Mail (7 January 1864), 4

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A concert, principally of Scottish music, took place at the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, on Mondav evening, the 2nd instant, under the direction of Mr. P. McCormick, who got up and carried out the entertainment in a most creditable manner, with the view of bringing Scottish music prominently before the public, and providing an entertainment after the fashion of those got up in the old country at the present season . . . Mr. Jackson then sang in his best style, "O' a' the airts the wind can blast." An encore being demanded he treated the audience to the "Rigs o' Barley," which was heartily received . . . Next followed the duet of "Roy's Wife of Aldivalloch," by Miss James and Mr. Jackson, for which an encore was loudly demanded . . .

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (2 August 1865), 1

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ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL. THE COMMITTEE have the satisfaction to announce that the
ORPHEONIST SOCIETY has most kindly volunteered a
GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT, in aid of the Funds for the restoration of ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL,
(towards which the entire nett proceeds will he devoted,)
To take place at the MASONIC HALL, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING . . .
PROGRAMME. - PART I . . .
Song - "THE DESTRUCTION OF ST. MARY'S" (Mr. G. F. Jackson)
Written by G. F. JACKSON, composed by Madame E. WALLACE BUSHELLE, expressly for this occasion . . .
Conductor - Mr. D. CALLEN. Accompanyist - Mr. J. J. RYALL . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Wallace Bushelle (composer); George Douglas Callen (conductor); John James Ryall (junior) (pianist); Orpheonist Society (association); St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)

"CONCERT" The Sydney Morning Herald (3 August 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13116930

The great success which attended Tuesday's Orpheonist concert in aid of the fund for the restoration of St. Mary's Cathedral - the Masonic Hall being filled to overflowing - led to a repetition last evening. Again the hall was well filled, although not so densely as on the previous evening. The society brought forward its full choir and orchestra . . . A scene entitled "The Destruction of St Mary's" - the music to which was composed by Madame E. Wallace Bushelle for the occasion - was sung by Mr. G. F. Jackson, the writer . . .

"HERR SIPP'S CONCERT", Empire (19 October 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63238465 

The large room at the Masonic Hall was exceedingly well filled last night by a most fashionable audience . . . A very large number of tho most musical families of Sydney . . . also honoured tho concert with their presence. Indeed, the list of patrons and patronesses included the names of nearly every family of note in the metropolis. The concert was highly successful, and the playing of Herr Sipp received the most marked approbation of the audience . . . Mr. G. F. Jackson, who is getting rid of the mannerism that used to beset him, sang with feeling and effect "Annie, dear, good-bye", as well as "My heart's first home", and we think that by continued careful study and practice this gentleman will become a valuable acquisition to our concerts . . . Mr. Douglas Callen was accompanyist, and played in his usual careful and effective style, greatly aiding the amateurs in their singing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rudolf Sipp (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 November 1865), 1

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JOHN DURRIE, native of Kettle, Fifeshire, Scotland.
- By communicating with G. F. JACKSON, 303, George-street, Sydney, will hear through him of his relations in Scotland.

"THE INFANT MUSICIAN MOLTENO", Sydney Mail (3 February 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166664237 

On Thursday, a concert, to which his Excellency the Governor-in chief, Lady Young, and several families of distinction, had accorded their special patronage, was given at the School of Arts, when the child Fiederick John Molteno, six years of age, a native of Victoria, made his first appearance before a Sydney audience as a violinist. Irrespective of this novelty, however, the entertainment was of an attractive character. Mrs. Cordner, Miss James, Miss R. M. Jones, and Mr. G. F. Jackson (a tenor vocalist who, as an amateur, enjoys considerable repute), granted their services, and shared largely in the applause which was somewhat liberally bestowed by a moderately full house. It was quite refreshing to hear the trio "Fi prego, O Madre" (Cuischman), with which Miss James, Mrs. Cordner, and Mr. Jackson opened the programme, and in the duet, "Take now this ring," by Miss James and Mr. Jackson the never sating beauties of the composition were remarkably well realised . . . Mr. Jackson has never been heard to such advantage. His rendering of Burns's ballad, "Of a' th' airts," and Moore's "Love thee, dearest," earned for him loudly expressed and well deserved approbation . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick John Molteno (juvenile violinist); Ellen Cordner (vocalist); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 April 1866), 6

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GLASGOW HOUSE G. F. JACKSON, late cutter to Mr. G. Lorking, George-street,
and ANDREW MUNN, late of Ewen and Wingate's, Glasgow,
will open on WEDNESDAY, 4th April, those central premises at 74, King-street, between George and York streets,
as a first class CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
Being both practical tailors, gentlemen favouring us with their orders will be sure of having first-class material, finishes, fabric and fit, combined with moderate charges.
Please to note name and address Glasgow House.
JACKSON and MUNN. Tailors and Habit Makers, No. 74 King-street.

Rachel (London 1865-66):

"CONCERT AT DULWICH", Croydon Times [Surrey, England] (23 August 1865), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004169/18650823/038/0005 (PAYWALL)

A highly interesting concert took place in the New Infant School-room, on Thursday evening, the 10th inst., in aid of the funds of the Dulwich Working Men's Institute. The committee wisely secured the services of the now popular English Glee and Opera Union, consisting of Madame Reiloff, Miss Alice Golding, Mr. Stanley Mayo, and Mr. W. H. Hook; saxophone, Mr. Tyler; director and accompanyist, Dr. Bennet Gilbert. The room was well-filled, most of the reserved seats being occupied by the principal families in the neighhourhood. The programme was judizlously selected and sufficiently varied to suit the taste of all present. The audience were evidently highly gratified with the entertainment, for six or seven pieces were rapturously redemanded . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Bennett Gilbert (conductor)

[Advertisement], Morning Advertiser [London, England] (6 December 1865), 1

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A GRAND CONCERT at the "HORNS" ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Kennington Park.
MR. B. JOHNSON (Honorary Band-Master the Licensed Victuallers' School) begs respectfully announce that his
NINTH ANNUAL CONCERT will take place on MONDAY next, December 11th, 1865,
on which occasion has secured the services of . . . the celebrated English Glee and Opera Union,
directed Dr. Bennett Gilbert, comprising the following vocalists: -
Madame Reiloff, Miss Alice Golding, Mr. Stanley Mayo . . . and Mr. W. H. Hook . . .

"LITERARY INSTITUTION, 165, ALDERSGATE-STREET", London City Press (30 December 1865), 6

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In order to raise a fund to make additions to the library of the above institution, several members thereof invited the attendance of their friends and the public to a musical and literary soirée on Wednesday evening. The invitation was accepted by a very large number of ladies and gentlemen, nearly every seat in the lecture hall being occupied. The chair was taken at half-past seven o'clock, by W. C. Fowler, Esq., one of the representatives of the Ward of Aldersgate in the Common Council. The musical arrangements were under the care of Mr. Thomas Rogers, a very accomplished tenor, who sang some very pleasing songs, and shared in the execution of the concerted music. He was assisted by Madame Reiloff, Mr. C. Birks, and Mr. W. H. Hook. In addition to all this vocal talent, Mr. Sidney Naylor, the eminent pianist, played brilliant solos, and accompanied the singers on the grand pianoforte.

"ANOTHER NIGHT IN THE WORKHOUSE", Leicester Chronicle [England] (27 January 1866), 2

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On Friday evening the inmates of the Camberwell Workhouse had their New Year's treat in the large dining hall . . . The entertainment commenced with a concert under the direction of Mr. Cocking, organist of St. George, Camberwell, and Mr. Heaton, organist of Lorrimore, in which Mdme. Reiloff, Mdme. R. Barratt, Mdme. L. Leslie, Mdme. L'Estrange, Miss Farmer, and other ladies took part, assisted by Messrs. Burgess, I. J. Watts, Crook, Stanley Mayo, R.A.M.. Dakin, George Schroeder, and Hook . . .

"Lecture-hall, Carter-street", South London Press (14 April 1866), 11

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On Thursday night, a concert took place at the above hall in connection with the division band of the Metropolitan Police. The array talent was all that could be desired by audience which crowded every nook and corner, the list including Madame Reiloff, Miss E. Withers, Mdlle. Liebdart, Miss Lizzie Farmer . . . Madame Reillof gave with pleasing effect "Auld Robin Grey" . . .

"ANGELL-TOWN", South London Chronicle (28 April 1866), 3

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On the evening of the 16th inst., Mr. John Wilson (conductor of the South Lambeth Choral Association, &c.) gave a grand concert at the Angell Town Institution, Gresham-road, Brixton. The principal vocalists were - Madame Reiloff, Miss Amelia Lennington, Mr. John Soper, Mr. John Wilson, and Mr. T. Rogers. The first part of the program consisted of the principal music in Balfe's Bohemian Girl (by special permission), after which there was miscellaneous selection of English, Irish, Scotch, and Welsh melodies . . . "I dreamt that I dwelt marble halls," sung by Madame Reiloff, had to repeated . . . A solo and chorus, "O what full delight," was very effectively sung by Madame Reiloff and the choir, and concluded the first part the program. In the second part, Madame Reiloff and Mr. Rogers sang "Bid me discourse," and was followed Mr. Rogers Love's pleasing ballad, "Live in my heart, and pay no rents" . . .

[Advertisement], The Musical Standard [London] (15 September 1866), 169

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=e6UaAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA169 (DIGITISED)

MR. W. H. STAREY'S THIRD ANNUAL CONCERT . . .
on 27th September, at St. John's Schools, Canterbury Road, Brixton S. . . .
Madame Reillof, Miss Lizzie Bradshaw . . .

"MR. HARRADINE'S EVENING CONCERT", London City Press (22 September 1866), 6

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Mr. Edward Harradine's annual concert was given, at the City of London College, on Thursday evening, before a moderately large audience . . . The lady vocalists were Miss Annie Cox, Madame Reiloff, Miss Louisa George, and Miss Rosina Houghton . . .

"ST. JOHN'S SCHOOLS, BRIXTON", South London Press (29 September 1866), 11

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On Thursday last, Mr. W. H. Starey (organist and choir master of St. John's) gave his third annual musical evening with marked success . . . The chief musical features of the evening were the selections from Macbeth and Macfarren's cantata "May Day," the solos being taken in the former by Madame Reiloff and Mr. Gadsby, the first-named eliciting loud applause later in the evening by her rendering of the ever-pleasing ballads, "Auld Robin Gray," and "Kathleen Mavourneen" . . .

"CHELSEA LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE", West Middlesex Advertiser and Family Journal (29 September 1866), 2

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On Friday, the 21st instant, the winter session of the above deservedly popular institution was fittingly inaugurated a concert on the works of Mozart, given under the direction of Mr. John Wilson, who was assisted by the following vocalists: Madame Reiloff, Rea, Miss E. Withers, and Mr. T. Rogers. The scheme of concert comprised selections from "Il Don Giovanni," "Il Seraglio," "Il Flauto Magico," &c., but undoubtedly the place of precedence was given - and rightly - to the deliciously fresh, sparkling, and captivating music of "Le Nozze di Figaro" . . .

"ST. PHILIP'S, KENNINGTON ROAD", South London Chronicle (6 October 1866), 3

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A musical entertainment to inaugurate the choral society connected with this church was given to a very select audience at the Mission-school, Pleasant-place, West-square, on Tuesday evening the 2nd inst. . . . The first part consisted a selection sacred music, which was followed by some well chosen choruses and ballads. Among the latter, "Home, Sweet Home," by Madame Reiloff, and "The Wolf," by Mr. Albert Hubbard, were effectively rendered, and they were received with great applause.

Sydney (1867 onwards)

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (4 May 1867), 1

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SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.
Mademoiselle REILOFF, Miss JAMES, Mr. JACKSON. Mr. BEAUMONT.
Rev. Mr. KENT, Chairman. Temperance Hall, THIS EVENING.
Admission, Sixpence. Reserved Seats, One Shilling. Commence half-past 7.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth James (vocalist); George Frederick Beaumont (vocalist); Temperance Hall (Sydney venue)

"POPULAR CONCERTS", Empire (6 May 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60839692 

On Saturday evening, the first of a series of cheap concerts, for the working classes, was given by the "Sons of Temperance," in the Hall, Pitt-street . . . The object of the concerts was less to derive any pecuniary benefit, than to allure workingmen to a place of temperate recreation by procuring the best talent possible for the least possible price. The programme consisted of two parts, and comprised some beautiful selections, in which Mademoiselle Reiloff, late of the English opera, Miss James, Mr. G. F. Jackson, and Mr. G. F. Beaumont, were the chief artistes, the latter acting as conductor and accopanyist. The duet "My own gentle Minnie," [sic] by Mademoiselle Reiloff and Mr. Jackson was encored . . .

"MASONIC HALL", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 June 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13143099

The concert given in this place on Saturday last was exceedingly well attended and testified how popular this class of entertainment has become. The principal vocalists engaged were - Madame Reiloff, Miss James, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Beaumont, and Mr. Bachrach . . . To that succeeded the ever fresh "Wapping Old Stairs," sung by Madame Reiloff in a way that elicited a rapturous encore, when Madame Reiloff substituted Franz Abt's beautiful cuckoo song, and afforded her auditory a rare musical treat by the pure taste and perfectly clear articulation which distinguishes her delivery of the words of the songs that she executes. The public may be congratulated on possessing so excellent a vocalist . . . The succeeding duet between Madame Reiloff and Mr. Jackson, "Ah, gentle Mina," announced as one of Schira's compositions - was given with so much taste and expression as to obtain an imperative encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Martin Bachrach (vocalist); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1868), 1

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On the 23rd of April, at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. George Clark, Exhibition Hotel, Pitt and Market streets, by the Rev. John Graham, GEORGE F. JACKSON, to RACHEL FOWLER, both of Sydney.

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 November 1868), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13175384

. . . On Monday, the 19th October, a complimentary concert to Madame Reiloff was given at the Temperance Hall . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 June 1869), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13191436

SCHOOL OF ARTS, PITT-STREET.
SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY ASSOCIATION. GRAND AMATEUR DRAMATIC and MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
(Under most distinguished patronage) THIS EVENING, Monday, June 21, 1869.
PROGRAMME: . . . A MUSICAL MELANGE.
The following ladies and gentlemen (who have given their services), will take part.
Cavatina - "Nina" (Hobbs) Mr. G. F. Jackson.
Vocal Waltz - "Joyous Life" (Randegger) Madame Reiloff Jackson . . .
Duet - "Bright Angel from Heaven" - Mr. G. F. and Madame Reiloff Jackson.
Accompanyist - Mrs. W. J. CORDNER, who has kindly consented to perform . . .
Musical Director, Mr. JOHN GIBBS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Cordner (accompanist); John Gibbs (musical director)

"DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 June 1869), 5

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Yesterday evening an amateur dramatic and musical entertainment took place at the School of Arts, in connection with the Saturday Half Holiday Association, and proved to he, in all respects, a most signal success . . . The farce was succeeded by a well-selected Musical Melange, in which each of the vocalists (amateur and professional) enjoyed the advantage of an artistic accompaniment from Mrs. W. J. Cordner. The first piece was Hobbs's cavatina, "Nina," by Mr. G. F. Jackson, which was deservedly applauded. Madame Reiloff Jackson then gave, with much effective skill, Randegger's vocal waltz, "Joyous Life" . . . A duet, by Mr. G. F. Jackson and Madame Reiloff Jackson, very agreeably concluded this portion of the entertainment . . .

"TEMPERANCE-HALL CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 July 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28420609

The attractiveness of these musical entertainments was again exemplified in the crowded state of the hall on Saturday evening, not only every seat but every corner where there was standing room being occupied. The principal singers were - Miss James, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Wiseman, and Miss Martin, Mr. Andrew Fairfax, and Mr. G. F. Jackson . . . Each section of the concert was opened with a quartette, in which Mrs. G. F. Jackson, Miss James, and Messrs. Fairfax and Jackson took part. The other concerted pieces were . . . Rossini's "Mira la Biancca," by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson . . . Mr. Jackson, whose voice appeared by occasional huskiness to be affected by the weather, nevertheless sang Benedict's beautiful ballad "Eily Mavourneen" with a good deal of the charming effect the composition will sustain. Mrs. Jackson was in excellent voice, and did ample justice to the two fine ballads assigned to her - Macfarran's "The Beating of My Own Heart," and Claribel's "Come back to Erin" . . . Mrs. Caldwell played the piano for the accompanyments to the vocal music, and, by her care and taste, contributed in no small degree to the good effect of the singing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Fairfax (vocalist); Katharine Niebour Caldwell (pianist, accompanist)

"Centenary Musical Festival in the Exhibition Building", Australian Town and Country Journal (8 October 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70462358

THE first of the Festival Concerts . . . took place in the Exhibition' Building on Thursday evening . . . We should here premise that neither Mrs. St. John Adcock, Mrs. G. F. Jackson, or Mr. G. F. Jackson took part, as it was announced they would, in the concert; the first lady being, we regret to learn, still indisposed, the other two singers being absent in consequence of a family bereavement . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marianne Adcock (vocalist, pianist); the concerts were in celebration of the centenary of captain James Cook's landing (event)

"DEATHS", Evening News (25 June 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108195569 

JACKSON. - June 21, at her residence, Glebe Point Road, Mrs. Rachel Jackson, beloved wife of G. F. Jackson, aged 39 years.

[News], Evening News (26 June 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108191780 

Many of our readers, especially those who are lovers of music, will learn with regret that there passed away from us on Thursday morning last, the 21st June, one who, by exquisitely artistic rendering of high-class vocal music in the concert rooms of Sydney for many years, is certainly worthy of a passing notice. Mrs. G. F. Jackson quietly breathed her last, at her residence, Tucker's Cottage, Glebe-road, on the above date, after a life which, though modest and unobtrusive, whether considered from an artistic or social point of view, being lost, leaves a gap which it will be hard to fill. It may not be malapropos to mention that Mrs. G. F. Jackson leaves a family of six, the eldest of whom, at present engaged in Melbourne, is in a fair way to distinguish himself as the possessor of uncommon talent as a composer and executant.

"Amusements. THEATRE ROYAL", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (7 December 1878), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107947693 

. . . Last night . . . Between the pieces, Mr. Rainford sang a song of welcome to the Australian cricketers. The song was well received. The words are by Mr. G. F. Jackson, and ths music by Mr. Charles Packer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Rainford (vocalist); Charles Sandys Packer (composer)

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 January 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13427662 

We have received from Mr. J. R. Clarke, of Pitt-street, two new contributions to Australian music. One is a set of waltzes . . . The other composition is a song, "The Cricketers' Welcome Home," as sung by Mr. T. Rainford. The words are by Mr. G. F. Jackson, and the music is by Mr. C. S. Packer. The sentiment of the song is likely to be generally appreciated by lovers of cricket; it is certainly stronger than the poetry. Both pieces are likely to find favour: the first among the lovers of dance music, and the second among cricket enthusiasts.

ASSOCIATIONS: Jacob Richard Clarke (musicseller, publisher); no copy of this printed edition has been identified

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 March 1900), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14302170

JACKSON. - March 27, at his residence, 33 Wigram-street, off Glebe-road, George Forbes Jackson, suddenly, aged 63 years. Home papers please copy. Deeply regretted.

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . (By 'Hayseed')", Truth (11 March 1911), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211802287 

. . . Mr. [Frank] Fowler married, in Sydney, a lady who, after his early death in England, returned to Sydney, and sang at concerts, under the name of Madame Reiloff. She re-married, her second husband being musical . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed")

JACKSON, Harry (Henry JACOBSON; "Harry JACKSON")

Actor, comedian, vocalist

Born England, c. 1836 (or probably some years earlier)
Active Geelong, VIC, by October 1852
Married [1] Emma JAMES, Auckland, NZ, 4 April 1858
Married (common law) Ann Lockhart WILSON, by c. 1862
Departed (final time) Sydney, NSW, August 1865 (for California)
Died London, England, 16 August 1885, aged "49/50" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harry+Jackson+d1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-Harry (shareable link to this entry)

JACKSON, Emma (Emma JAMES; Mrs. Harry JACKSON; Mrs. H. JACKSON; Mrs. JACKSON; Miss Emma JAMES) See main entry Emma JAMES

Actor

Active Castlemaine, VIC, by mid 1858
Married Harry JACKSON, Auckland, NZ, 4 April 1858 (separated c. 1862)
Active (as Miss Emma JAMES) until 1864 or later

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JACKSON, Annie (Annie Lockhart WILSON; Miss Annie LOCKHART; "Mrs. Harry JACKSON")

Actor

Born Derby, England, c. 1836
Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1860
Married (? common law) Harry JACKSON, by c. 1862
Departed (? final time) Sydney, NSW, August 1865 (for California)
Died Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 18 November 1869, aged "33/34"

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (30 October 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91927742 

THEATRE ROYAL GEELONG. Nights of Performing - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Mr. SPENCER, the celebrated Tragedian, from the Theatres Royal Calcutta and Sydney, is engaged for Three Nights only, previous to his return to Calcutta.
THIS EVENING, The entertainments will commence, with Shakspear's Tragedy of RICHARD THE THIRD; or THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH FIELD . . .
Sir James Tyrrel, Mr. Jackson . . .
To conclude with the laughable Farce of BLUE JACKETS; or the FEMALE MEN O'WAR'S MEN . . .
Sambo Long, Mr. Jackson . . .
Leader of the Orchestra - Mr. Moore . . .
G. COPPIN.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (comedian, manager); Albert Spencer (actor); Andrew Moore (violin, leader); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"ELECTRO-BIOLOGY", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (6 April 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94360882 

The lecture by Mr. Pike, last night in the Theatre, was, making allowance for many adverse circumstances, eminently successful . . . Twelve more afterwards volunteered, and after gazing for a quarter of an hour at the dices, no less than five were found to be susceptible - two of them Mr. Henry Jackson, and Mr. Webster (comedian) eminently so . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sampson Marshall Webster (actor)

"CLARENCE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (4 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65712241 

The spirited proprietor of this popular place of amusement, ever anxious to gratify the taste of his patrons, has engaged the services of Mr. Henry Jackson, a pupil of Mr. George Coppin, the best low comedian that ever trod an antipodean stage. Mr. Jackson made his debut at the Clarence to a Launceston audience in the part of Peter White on Thursday evening last, and acquitted himself admirably, well supported by Mrs. Moore, who sustained the character of Mrs. White . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ellen Moore (actor); Clarence Theatre (Launceston venue)

"Public Amusements. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. LONDON ASSURANCE", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (25 November 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2241801 

BOURCICAULT'S sparkling comedy, "London Assurance," one of the cleverest satires on fashionable life ever penned, was produced last night, for the first time on this stage, with a strength of cast that would have done credit to the best houses at home . . . Mr. Jackson, a pupil of Mr. Coppin's, of world renowned celebrity, made a most successful debut as "Dolly Spanker." We think we can give him no higher praise than to say that he is a worthy pupil of his master . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (30 January 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2478567 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
BENEFIT OF MR. HENRY JACKSON, ASSISTANT MANAGER,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, 31st JANUARY.
Mr. Jackson begs to inform the gentry and inhabitants of Hobart Town that his
First BENEFIT will take place on WEDNESDAY, 31st January, on which occasion he respectfully solicits their patronage.
The entertainments of the evening will commence with the Comedy of SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES; OR, THE ADMIRAL'S TOAST.
Billy Lackaday, with the original song, Mr. Jackson.
Laura, with Songs, Madame Carandini.
MUSICAL MELANGE.
Grand Solo on the Concertina by Monsieur Devize, as played by him before Her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
Comic Song, Lord Lovell, Mr. JACKSON.
Cachoucha - MADAME STREBINGER.
UNIQUE BALANCING - PROFESSOR WIELAND.
To conclude with the Farce of THE WIDOW'S VICTIM.
Jane Chatterly, Mrs. Morton; Widow Rattleton, Madame Carandini.
Jeremiah Clip, a stage-struck barber, Mr. JACKSON, in which character he will give Imitations of the following celebrated artistes -
Messrs. Charles Kean, Wright, Paul Bedford,
Winterbottom on the bassoon, Stark, Waller, Kemble Mason in Tam O'Shanter, Coppin, and Sefton Parry.
Tinsel John (a livery servant), Mr. JACKSON.
Moustache Strappado (a melodramatic stage ruffian), Mr. Jackson.
Byron Tremaine Pelham Lodge, Mr. F. Watson, on this occasion only.
Boxes and Tickets to be had of Mr. Jackson, at the Theatre and at the principal Hotels and Libraries in town.
Doors open at Seven, curtain rises at half-past Seven precisely.
Private Boxes 2s. Dress Circle 5s. Pit 2s. 6d. No Half-price.
Lessee and Manager - MR. F. B. WATSON.
Assistant Manager Mr. JACKSON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (actor, vocalist); Monsieur Devize (concertina); Martha Morton (actor); Therese Strebinger (dancer); Tom Wieland (acrobat); Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager); John Winterbottom (bassoon player)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (26 November 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207075696 

VICTORIA THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager - Mr. J. H. QUINN. Stage Director - Mr. J. H. VINSON . . .
Engagement, for a few nights only of the world-renowned artiste
LOLA MONTES, Countess de Lansfelt, Princess of Bavaria, whose performances in the neighbouring colonies have been attended by the most fashionable, select, and crowded audiences.
MADAM LOLA MONTES Will be assisted by the principal members of her Talented Troupe
- Mr. F. FOLLAND "The popular Light Comedian;"
Mr. HARRY JACKSON, "The talented Low Commedian";" Mrs. CROSBY, from the Victoria Theatre, Sydney.
Musical Director to Mad. Montes, M. Charles Eganschank [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry Quinn (manager); James Hetters Vinson (actor, manager); Lola Montez (dancer, entertainer); Frank Folland (actor); Emelia Crosby (actor); Charles Eigenschenck (musical director); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue);
see also, "LOLA MONTES", Adelaide Times (26 November 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207075692 

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Adelaide Observer (8 December 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158101043 

The attendance on Monday evening was very large, every part of the Theatre being quite full. Sheridan's five-act comedy of the "School for Scandal" was the first performance, in which Madame Lola Montes sustained the part of Lady Teazle . . . At its close Mr. H. Jackson favoured the audience by singing in his irresistibly droll manner "Villikins and his Dinah," which excited the risible faculties and shook the sides of his numerous auditors. At its conclusion it was re-demanded with all the enthusiasm of a delighted audience. Mr. Jackson accordingly made his second appearance, and added to the mirth of the company and his own renown by singing several additional verses . . .

MUSIC: Vilikins and his Dinah (by John Parry); Villikins and his Dinah [sic] (another edition)

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (11 January 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60172292 

The return of Madame Lola Montes from a sojourn in the neighbouring colonies, has had the effect of greatly increasing the interest usually felt under ordinary circumstances respecting dramatic performances in this city. In fulfilment of an engagement entered into some months ago with Mr. Torning, Madama Montes and troupe reappeared at the Victoria Theatre on Monday evening last in the Eton Boy and Antony and Cleopatra . . . Lola Montes has during her Victorian tour, added to her company a gentleman possessed of rare qualities as a low comedian. Mr. Harry Jackson, during his several appearances, has invariably afforded great amusement, and occasionally when he gave a free rein to his humourous faculties, set at defiance all attempts by the audience to restrain their visible propensities. On Wednesday night Madame Montes appeared as the Duchessde Chartres in the Follies of a Night in which she was well supported by Mr. Folland as the Duke, Mr. Lambert (an established favourite,) as Dr. Druggendraft; Mr. Jackson as Pierre Palliot, and Mrs. Crosby as Madame Duval . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Torning (manager); Joseph Charles Lambert (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], Empire (17 January 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60172503 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. - THIS EVENING, the celebrated serio-comic interesting chaunt of VILLIKINS AND HIS DINAH; by Mr. HARRY JACKSON.

[3 advertisements], Auckland Examiner [NZ] (6 August 1857), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AKEXAM18570806.2.2.5 

'William Denny' Hotel CONCERT HALL.
SERIES OF SELECT CONCERTS. Harry Jackson BEGS to state
that in consequence of the numerous requests by the Gentleemen of Auckland and Suburbs to give a few Select Entertainments,
he intends on Friday Evening, Aug. 7th, to commence with the first,
on which occasion he will produce all available Talent:
Herr Strauch, Basso. Mr. R. Herz, Pianist. Mr. B. McIllgrath, Cornopian.
HARRY JACKSON, Buffo. Assisted by several Amateurs.
PROGRAMME: - Operatic Selections, - Messrs. Hill and McIllgrath.
Air from Lucretia Borgia, - Herr Strauch.
Solo, Piano, - (on this occasion) Mr. R. Herz.
Song, - The SHIPS' CARPENTER, - HARRY JACKSON.
Wonga Wonga Polka, - Herz and McIllgrath.
Song, - Madeline - Mr. Herz.
Solo, Cornopian, - Mr. McIllgrath.
Mrs. Jackson, - Harry Jackson.
The Standard Bearer (in German), - Herr Strauch.
LOST CHILD - HARRY JACKSON.
Part 11. Darkey Quadrilles, - Herz & McIllgrath.
When the Swallows Homeward Fly, - Herr Strauch.
SHYLOCK, (or the Merchant of Venice Preserved), - HARRY JACKSON.
Kemo Kimo, - Mr. Herz.
Quadrilles (Constantinople), - Herz and McIllgrath.
As I View those Scenes so Charming, - Herr Strauch.
Tippitiwitchet (and Mock Circus), - HARRY JACKSON.
In course of the evening several Songs by Amateurs, and other Entertainments too numerous to mention.
Admission only by Tickets (2s. 6d.) to be had of Harry Jackson, or at the bar.
Concert to commence at half-past 7 o'clock . . . [and 2 more advertisements]

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Strauch (vocalist); Richard Herz (pianist)

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ] (6 November 1857), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18571106.2.5.1 

"WILLIAM DENNY" HOTEL. Select Subscription CONCERT,
THIS EVENING, (FRIDAY,) AT EIGHT O'CLOCK,
Subscribers are respectfully solicited to attend as near the above hour as possible - HARRY JACKSON.

"MARRIED", Daily Southern Cross (6 April 1858), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18580406.2.8

Married, by special licence, at the home of the Rev. Mr. Ward, on the 4th of April, HARRY JACKSON, comedian, to Miss EMMA JAMES, late of the Theatre Royal, Auckland.

[Advertisement], Daily Southern Cross (18 June 1858), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18580618.2.2.3 

RISLEY'S VARIETIES. THEATRE ROYAL.
REDUCED PRICES. Nights of Performance: - MONDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY.
For Particulars see Bills of the day. Doors open at 7. Commence at past seven.
Box Office open from 11 a. m., till 2 p.m.
Acting Manager - PROFESSOR RISLEY. Stage Manager - HARRY JACKSON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Risley (acrobat, manager)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (30 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197084449 

NEW CRITERION THEATRE, CASTLEMAINE.
GRAND OPENING NIGHT. SATURDAY 31st JULY . . .
AN ENGAGEMENT has been effected FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY,
With those talented Artistes, Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT HEIR,
MISS EMMA JAMES, and MR. HARRY JACKSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert and Fanny Heir (actors); New Criterion Theatre (Castlemaine venue)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (22 September 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199049071 

NEW CRITERION THEATRE. THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23.
FAREWELL BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE OF Miss KATE WARDE . . .
To conclude with, for the first time, the popular Farce of the DUMB BELLE.
Manners - Mr. J. H. Vinson. Vivian - Mr. Fawcett
O Smirk (with song of "Widow Machree") Mr. Harry Jackson
Eliza (with songs) - Miss KATE WARDE
Mary - Miss Emma James . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Kate Warde (actor); James Hetters Vinson (actor); Thomas Wright Fawcett (actor)

"BIRTH", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (5 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117927422 

On Friday Morning, at Spring Creek, Beechworth, the wife of Mr. Harry Jackson, Comedian, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: According to the birth record, Henry Charles Jackson was son of Harry Jackson and Emma James

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (25 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117925988 

STAR THEATRE. Last Night. SATURDAY, February 26th, 1859.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MESSRS. JOYCE, SQUIRES, AND LEGREW,
And Last Appearance of Mr. & Mrs. HARRY JACKSON . . .
Comic Song - HARRY JACKSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Legrew (comedian); Star Theatre (Beechworth venue)

"POLICE COURTS. ADELAIDE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 . . . ATTEMPTED SUICIDE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (27 October 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49827070 

Harry Jackson, comedian, was charged, on the information of Inspector Reid, with attempting to commit suicide by taking laudanum on the afternoon of Tuesday.
Henry Leslie Devine, practitioner of medicine, deposed that on Tuesday afternoon a girl called him in to see the prisoner, whom he found lying in a stupor under the front verandah of his house in Young-street. Administered an emetic, which produced violent vomiting. Could not judge from examining the vomit what he had taken. Laudanum being of a spirituous nature, and the patient having evidently drunk brandy also, it was probable that one drowned the other.
Theophilus Batess, assistant storeman to his father, a shopkeeper in Robe-terrace, deposed that the prisoner came into the shop between 3 and 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and asked for half an ounce of laudanum. Put it into a phial, and Jackson then said, "I do not think it will be enough for my purpose." Asked him what he wanted it for. He replied that he had got some spots and a blind boil coming out upon him, and he wanted it to wash them with. Made up another half-ounce, but told him he must be very careful, and it was very strong. The defendant said, "No fear of me; I am not going to poison myself, nor any one else." Labelled the bottle "poison." Defendant's manner was just the same as usual. About ten minutes afterwards a girl came into the shop with an empty phial in her hand. Went with her to the prisoner's house, and saw him in the state of stupor described by the first witness.
The prisoner here remarked that he had been able to perform at the Theatre on Tuesday evening.
The witness Devine being recalled, said, in answer to the Bench, that it was quite possible the prisoner might have been able to pursue his ordinary avocations after taking the laudanum. The emetic having been administered at once, and having operated very freely, the poison would have been thrown off his stomach, and none of its ill effects would remain. He would very likely be as well as ever. In fact, he had quite recovered when he left him.
Inspector Reid asked for a remand, in order that he might procure the servant girl's evidence. This was granted, and the prisoner was bound over, with one surety in £10, to appear the next day.

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (20 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948113 

Miss Kate O'Reilly made her first appearance in Sandhurst, at the Theatre Royal, last evening, in the character of Miami, in the popular drama of "The Green Bushes" . . . Miss Emma James, as the wife of Connor played naturally and well; indeed, we notice a most marked improvement in this lady's style since her first appearance here. She seems now to enter more into the spirit of the parts she plays, and consequently is more succcssful . . . The performances concluded with the farce of "The Wandering Minstrel," in which Mr. Jackson, by his eccentricities as Jem Baggs, kept the audience in a roar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Kate O'Reilly (actor); Theatre Royal (Bendigo venue)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (3 December 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66336090 

THEATRE ROYAL, STURT STREET.
Under the Management of Mr Hoskins.
First appearance in the Colonies of MISS ANNIE LOCKHART.
THIS EVENING, MONDAY, The performances will be this evening for the Benefit of MR J. MUNGALL . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Mungall (actor); William Hoskins (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser (27 December 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948956 

To the regular habitues of the theatre, "Boxing Night," without the legitimate pantonine, is like a wedding without a dance, a public dinner with out speech making, or an Irish wake without a fight; it is the feature of the evening, the thing they have always been accustomed to, and without which the best performances on the stage are "flat, stale, and unprofitable" . . . It was not, therefore, to be wondered at that the announcement of the performance of a "real pantomime" on Bendigo for the first time last night drew together one of the most crowded houses that the theatre has ever contained since its opening . . . Prince Happy, by Miss Marie Nelson, was a very charming and interesting specimen of Arabian knighthood, drilling an Amazonian corps of volunteers with more military precision than the regular Bendigo volunteer corps; Miss Emma James, a fair Spirit of Industry, and a volatile spirit in the person of Mr. Henry Jackson, to whose humorous acting the author was much indebted for the success of the introduction to the pantomime. A local song which he introduced was met by loud applause, and a very clever imitation of Carson's "Walk round," or break down, was received by an uproarious call for an encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marie Nelson (actor); Dave Carson (minstrel serenader)

"GOLDEN AGE THEATRE", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (30 September 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253607381 

On Friday evening, Mr. Harry Jackson's company appeared at the Golden Age Theatre in Tobin's beautiful play of "The Honeymoon." There was a particularly strong cast: Miss Annie Lockhart as Juliana, Miss Kate Warde as Volante, Mr. Vinson as the Duke, and Mr. Harry Jackson as the Mock Duke - all of whom plared with their usual ability; while the other parts in the piece were in their degree equally well filled by the other members of the company. This was followed by "Sylvester Daggerwood," which afforded Mr. Harry Jackson an opportunity of introducing several new imitations, among which that of Mr. Winterbottom's bassoon playing most excited the mirth of the audience. The charming little burletta of "The Loan of a Lover" concluded the evening's entertainment.

ASSOCIATIONS: Golden Age Theatre (Maryborough venue)

"PORT CHALMERS", Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, NZ] (18 December 1862), 4

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18621218.2.8 

December 17 . . . Omeo, from Melbourne: Saloon . . . Jackson . . .
Mr. Harry Jackson, the celebrated comedian and burlesque actor, is a passenger per Omeo . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle [NSW] (13 May 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65463469 

The "Ticket of Leave Man" and "Janet Pride" have been the chief attractions of the week; the accession of Miss Annie Lockhart and Mr. Harry Jackson having undoubtedly revived the previously drooping fortunes of the Victoria. On Thursday evening a fashionable house testified their appreciation of Miss Lockhart's histrionic genius; the entertainments selected for the occasion being Tom Taylor's Prize Comedy of An Unequal Match, concluding with the drama of Love's Fetters, or The Creole. The fair beneficiare was repeatedly called before the curtain, and met with the "flowery" greeting which it is the graceful custom to shower upon the public's established favorites. This evening Jack Sheppard will be presented, and on Monday, The Octoroon, supported by the entire strength of the company. On Thursday next, the numerous friends of Mr. Harry Jackson will be afforded an opportunity of evincing the sincerity of their appreciation of his abilities on the occasion of his farewell benefit, previous to his departure for California. A "bumper at parting" is the least that can be awarded him . . .

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (14 August 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64142595 

THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, WEDNESDAY, August 16th.
GREAT MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC TREAT, For the Farewell COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT of
HARRY JACKSON, AND POSITIVELY HIS LAST APPEARANCE IN SYDNEY.
Mr. JOSEPH HEINE, the Blind Paginini, Has kinidly consented to appear . . .
Miss ANNIE LOCKHART, Will also appear in one of her favourite characters . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Heine (violin); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

After Australia (from August 1865):

"ACTORS' ARRIVED", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (1 November 1865), 1

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18651101.2.6.1 

. . . Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson arrived by the Kodash from Sydney, yesterday. Mr. Jackson is a comedian of considerable note, and Mrs. Jackson is highly spoken of as a tragedian. They come out from Australia under engagement to Manager Maguire . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Tom Maguire (theatrical manager)

"THEATRICAL MEMORANDA", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (22 May 1867), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72182233 

Theatrical matters in California at the date of last advices, were a very gloomy aspect. The company at Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco, consisting among others of Messrs. Henry Edwards and Harry Jackson, with Mrs. Harry Jackson (Miss Annie Lockhart), have failed even to draw sufficient to pay expenses. They intended shortly to bring their season to a close . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Edwards (actor)

"DEATH OF MISS ANNIE LOCKHART", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (20 November 1869), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18691120.2.11 

The telegraph yesterday brought news of the death at Salt Lake of Miss Annie Lockhart, an actress well and favorably known in this city as Mrs. Harry Jackson. Deceased was a native of England, and adopted the profession of an actress at an early age. Visiting Australia, she won the highest encomiums from the play-goers and critics. She came to California, some six or eight years since, with her husband, Mr. Harry Jackson, and speedily established a reputation as an artist of superior merit. Her services were in constant demand at the different theatres from her extraordinary versatility and reliability. If there waa one quality more than another noticable in her professional career here, it was the evident labor she took to render herself completely mistress of any part which was entrusted to her. In private life she bore an estimable character, and was generally respected by the profession. Domestic difficulties caused a serparation between herself and husband, which resulted sadly for both. Miss Lockhart, after playing a few brief engagements, left for Salt Lake, weher she played a successful engagement, terminated by her death.

"DEATH OF MR. HARRY JACKSON", Globe [London, England] (15 August 1885), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001652/18850815/005/0002 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Harry Jackson, of Drury Lane Theatre, died on Thursday evening at his residence, No. 45, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury. Although an Englishman by birth, Mr. Jackson began his theatrical career in the United States. About 13 years ago returned to his native country, appearing at the Gaiety Theatre and other places of entertainment in a little monologue sketch, entitled "Heads of the People." Subsequently he became stage manager at tne Princess's Theatre, and here sustained a number of prominent parts in the pieces produced at that house . . . His connection with Drury Lane Theatre is well known, and was cast for an important character in the forthcoming romantic drama by Messrs. Augustus Harris and Pettitt, which is to produced in the autumn. So recently as last Wednesday Mr. Jackson was engaged in transacting business at the Pavilion Theatre in Whitechapel, where was temporarily engaged as stage manager to the company at present appearing there under the direction of Mr. Augustus Harris. On the following day he was seized with an attack of apoplexy, and expired the same evening in the presence his wife and his friends, Mr. Charles Warner and Mr. Harry Nicholls. He was 50 years of age.

"DEATH OF MR. HARRY JACKSON", The era [London, England] (15 August 1885), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18850815/011/0008 (PAYWALL)

. . . Mr. Harry Jackson first distinguished himself in America as a character impersonator, and in 1862 [sic] was engaged to make a tour through Australia and New Zealand, where be gave entertainments for a considerable period with great success. Returning to England, his ability as an actor and stage-manager quickly commanded recognition . . .

"THE LATE MR. HARRY JACKSON", The era (22 August 1885), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000053/18850822/013/0008 (PAYWALL)

On Tuesday Dr. W. Wynne Westcott held an inquest at the St. Giles's Coroner's Court touching the death of the late Henry Jacobson, or "Harry Jackson," as he was known in theatre circles. According to his widow, Lydia Ann Jacobson, deceased was forty-nine years old, and they resided at 45, Great Russell-street . . .

"Harry Jackson", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (10 October 1885), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111338154 

An actor who was well known to Australian playgoers, has joined the great majority. Mr. Harry Jackson, who acted in our principal theatres for a long time several years ago, died in London on August 16. The deceased was a clever comedian, but his forte was stage managing. He acted in this capacity at the Princess's Theatre, London, for a number of years. At the time of his death he was playing in the Pavilion Theatre, London, and acted the night before his death. He was also cast for a principal part in "Human Nature," which began in Drury Lane in September last.

"ANNALS OF THE TURF AND OTHER PASTIMES . . . No. LXXXVI (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (8 February 1905), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167212782 

. . . And apropos of Henry Edwards. I came across an interesting extract from an ancient paper, which shows the kindly feeling of the big-hearted Harry. Some of my readers may remember Miss Annie Lockhart, who flourished in the sixties, a good leading actress, a lovable woman, with whose personal friendship I was honored. She left Australia with the comedian Harry Jackson, for San Francisco, the pair playing in the city by the Golden Gate for some time. The "Alta California," of June 13, 1871, had the following: -
A neat monument has been recently erected in the cemetery of Salt Lake City to the memory of a well-known and popular actress, whose death at an early age was lamented by a large circle of warm friends and admirers. The tomb bears the following inscription:
"Near this place rest the remains of Annie Lockhart Wilson (comedienne), a native of Derby, England, who passed from earth life at Salt Lake City, on November 18, 1869, in the 34th year of her age.
This stone is erected by Henry and Minnie Edwards, two friends who loved her well, and who cherish her memory with an affection which can never fade.
'Fear no: more the heat of the sun;
Mor the furious winter's rages;
Thou thy worldly task has done,
Home hast gone and ta'en thy wages.' "

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed")

"THE OLD AUSTRALIAN STAGE", The Sunday Sun [Sydney, NSW] (5 August 1906), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231878454 

. . . He was an Englishman born. According to some accounts he first saw the light in the "north countrie," in Newcastle, though others fix the place of his nativity as somewhere in the great city by the Thames . . . Jackson's first association with the theatre in Australia would appear to have been as a dresser to the late George Coppin. He probably occupied that humble position about the time when Coppin was lessee and principal comedian of the theatre in Geelong, from which he retired with a small fortune in 1854, and went home to the old country in search of novelties for this . . . Harry Jackson's earliest efforts on the boards are said to have been redolent of the manner of Coppin. That was quite natural, to be sure. It was almost inevitable that he should copy the comic model which was most constantly under his eye, and which was one of the most acceptable ones of the period. Yet, like every actor in any walk who is really worth anything, he developed a style on which his own mark was set broadly enough. He had a fund of natural humour, of which he could make excellent use. The early Coppin influence was however recognisable long after Jackson had established indisputable claims to be considered as a pretty old stager himself. When Brooke was lessee of the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, Jackson occupied a good position in the company that was gathered there . . .

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . No. 34 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (5 September 1906), 3 (with photograph)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167201099 

. . . Some one says that Harry Jackson was greater than Coppin. Nonsense! Any "points" or "by-play" that Jackson had were copied from Coppin, whose valet or dresser, Jackson had been. Coppin, as Jim Baggs, had the great advantage of being able to play the violin, play, mark ye, not make pretence of playing, and could sing a good comic song, and could dance, three absolute requisities in such a character as the "Wandering Minstrel" . . .

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . MISS ANNIE LOCKHART: HER EARLY DEATH - HARRY JACKSON. No. LXXII (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (12 June 1907), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166735465 

. . . Early in 1864 Miss Annie Lockhart appeared at the Victoria Theatre [Sydney]. She had previously appeared at the Haymarket Theatre, Melbourne, and was unquestionably a great strength to the Australian stage: but, somehow or other she never had full justice done her, or possibly she did not do herself justice. In late years she associated herself with a low - very low - comedian, Harry Jackson, and went with him to America. Harry Jackson was an Australian comedian, who built up his stage business on the lines laid down by George Coppin, whose dresser or valet he had been. In August of 1864 Harry Jackson was introduced to the Sydney public by the lessee of the Victoria Theatre, James Simmonds, and shortly afterwards he undertook the management of the Prince of Wales, when he introduced Mr. J. H. Allen, an American tragedian, who opened with the play of "Metamora." Annie Lockhart and Harry Jackson migrated to California in the mid sixties, and played an engagement in 'Frisco. The lady, whose full name was, Annie Lockhart Wilson, a native of Derby, England, died at Salt Lake City, November 18, 1869, aged 34 years. Henry and Minnie Edwards erected a memorial over the grave in 1871. Jackson, I believe, died in London a few years ago. He was in London in 1881, when he appeared as Larry O'Pheney in the original cast of "Youth," at Drury Lane . . .

"HARRY JACKSON", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (25 March 1915), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115307726 

. . . In connection with theatricals in this country he was first heard of as dresser to George Coppin. That was probably about the time when Coppin was manager and principal comedian of the little theatre at Geelong, which George struck in a happy hour after he had returned from the diggings with "blistered fingers and a penniless purse," as he often said himself when recurring to that episode of his career. Coppin's tenancy of the Geelong Theatre lasted from 1852 to 1854 . . . Harry Jackson, by the way, it may be mentioned, was an Englishman, and one of the many who flocked to Victoria after the gold discovery in 1851. Some accounts represent Newcastle-on-Tyne as his birthplace. Others say London. Whether he belonged to London; or the ancient Northumbrian city, he was at all events one of a race that was ancient before either of these cities were heard of. Harry Jackson was a Jew. Needless to add that no disparaging innuendo is intended by thes mention of that fact . . . In the latter half of 1854 Jackson's name occurs on the playbills, of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, then under the lesseeship of James Simmonds. The late Mr. Brewer, in his interesting record of the Drama in New South Wales, with reference to this engagement gives a passing word to Jackson as "a good comedian," which he certainly was. He did not, however, stay very long in New South Wales. A little before his short season in Sydney he was for awhile in New Zealand . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Simmonds (manager); Francis Campbell Brewer (theatre historian)

Bibliography and resources:

JACKSON, HARRY (Jacobson; 1836–1885), Jewish virtual library (from Encyclopedia Judaica)

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jackson-harry 

JACKSON, John (John JACKSON)

Musician, keyed bugle player

Active Sydney, NSW, 1832

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACKSON-John (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"POLICE INCIDENTS", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (24 September 1832), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12845314

THURSDAY - John Jackson, an exact representation of the London blue devil corps, was charged with blowing a key bugle under the porch of St. James's Church, at 2 o'clock the previous morning. Tantara, tantara, tamara, tan-tan-tara, went John's mouth-organ. "Holloa you sacriligious rogue," said Charley, "keep silence and come here;" fallalla, fallalla, falla -, so far had John proceeded in the stave, when the constable put his paw upon the horn, and conveyed the man of music to the lock-up.

BENCH - What have you to say to such strange conduct.

JOHN. - I was merely trying a little instrumental; it never sounds so well as under the canopy of heaven.

CONSTABLE.- You were swipey and in the Church porch.

JOHN.- "Phoo" man, his worship don't believe a word you say.

BENCH.-You must pay five shillings.

JOHN. -The horn is a sufficient security, I say, (to the Clerk of the Exchequer,) won't you advance a trifle on the bugle. The clerk shook his head, and John was obliged to put up with the stocks for two hours.

JACKSON, John Dettmer Dodds = John Dettmer Dodds JACKSON (Dettmer family)

JACKSON, James Norris Newby = James Norris Newby JACKSON (Dettmer family)

JACKSON, William (William JACKSON; W. JACKSON; Mr. JACKSON)

Musician, violinist, pianist, composer, band leader, painter

Born Trentham, Yorkshire, England, c. 1836/37
Arrived VIC, c. 1860/61
Active McIvor, VIC, by 1865
Died Mansfield, VIC, 28 January 1872, aged "35"

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

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

Documentation:

"ENTERTAINMIENT IN AID OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser [VIC] (24 August 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90357286

The dramatic and musical entertainment in aid of the Mechanics' Institute building fund which was given at the Heathcote Concert Hall, on Wednesday evening, was, in every respect, a success . . . Previous to the rising of the curtain, the band under the direction of Mr. Jackson played in fine style the promised overture, in which the soft full notes of Wilson's flute reminded old habitues of former times . . . Mr. Jackson's original piece of music, the "rose of Heathcote Polka" was well rendered by the composer. He also played some rapid and brilliant variations in a most masterly manner, and so pleased were the audience that he was recalled amid the most deafening applause . . .

"MR. ADAMSON'S CONCERT", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (16 November 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90361017

On Friday evening last Mr. Adamson's Concert in aid of the building fund of the Mechanics' Institute took place in the Town hall . . . Mr. Jackson played a solo on the violin, "Home, Sweet Home," Mrs. J. B. Morris played the accompaniment on the piano, and so pleased were the audience that Mr. Jackson and his fair friend were recalled, when they played in capital style the pretty little polka composed by Mr. Jackson, "The Rose of Heathcote," at the conclusion of which a shower of bouquets were thrown to Mrs. Morris . . .

"AMATEUR CONCERT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE HEATHCOTE HOSPITAL", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (23 August 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90361846

THE concert on Friday night last was a most successful affair. A highly respectable audience filled the Town Hall before the opening piece by the Amateur Band was commenced, and a large number of people were compelled to forego the anticipated pleasure of hearing the now celebrated Amateur Band and choir through want of more room. Mrs. J. B. Morris presided at the piano, and played the accompaniments to the various glees and songs by the choir with great taste and brilliancy . . . The gem of the evening was undoubtedly Mr. Jackson's violin solo, "Home, Sweet Home." At the conclusion the applause was deafening. Mr. Jackson, in answer to loud demands for his re-appearance, came on and played "The Rose of Heathcote" polka - his own composition - which set every one beating time, and once more a great burst of applause greeted the performer . . .

Inquest, William Jackson, Mansfield, 1872; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/A85F4DFF-F1BA-11E9-AE98-399EC0744C7C?image=1 (DIGITISED)

"DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM JACKSON", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (2 February 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89691477

Many of our readers who knew Mr. Jackson when he undertook to form and instruct the Heathcote Amateur Band, will be extremely sorry to hear of his death, which occurred at Mansfield on the 28th of January. We are indebted to Mr. J. B. Morris, of Alexandra for the intelligence. It appears that Mr. Jackson, on New Year's Day, met with an accident in stepping out of a buggy; he broke his leg above the ankle. On the 28th of January it was considered necessary to take the limb off, but the patient expired before the operation was performed. Mr. Jackson was the only son of a highly respectable couple of old identities on McIvor, who have enjoyed the friendship and respect of a large circle of acquaintances since the earliest days of gold digging in this locality, and much genuine sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement. There was that about William Jackson that made him welcome everywhere; his good natured smile, his musical talent, as shown by the manner in which he handled the violin and bow; his choice collection of songs which he used to sing in public; his frank manner and good temper, all combined to make him a general favorite while here.

"MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY", The Benalla Ensign and Farmer's and Squatter's Journal [VIC] (3 February 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66840529 

On Monday last a magisterial inquiry was held at the Courthouse, Mansfield, before Mr. J. P. Howe, J.P., to inquire into the cause of the death of Mr. William Jackson, the bandmaster of the Mansfield band, who died in the hospital on Sunday, the 28th of January, from the effects of an accident by which he broke his leg at Dry Creek on the previous Sunday, the 21st of January. The following evidence was called: -
Robert Wilson, deposed - I am a miner, and reside at Mansfield. Have known the deceased, William Jackson, about 11 years. I have seen him today lying dead at the hospital. Last saw him alive about 8 o'clock on Saturday, January 27. He was then in bed in the hospital. He was suffering from an accident which occurred at Dry Creek - a broken leg. This accident happenrd on Sunday, 21st January, about 8 o'clock in the morning. I was not exactly present when the accident happened, but saw the deceased sitting on the ground after the accident, opposit Mr. Trueman's house at Dry Creek. The deceased was holding his leg with both hands. He said, "My leg is broken." The bone had penetrated through the leather of his boot. His leg was bleeding very much. I helped to carry the deceased into Mr. Trueman's. At this time his leg bled in a stream all along the floor. He did not faint. Mr. Kitto and myself poured the coldest water we could get over his leg. Mr. Kitto pressed with his finger upon the artery. That arrested the bleeding. We then tied wet bandages round the legs. I saw the deceased removed into Mansfield. Heard that Dr. Reynolds was sent for. The deceased was removed in a buggy belonging to Mr. Martin about 7 in the evening, to Mansfield. Do not think there was any bleeding of the leg at that time.
Am a member of the Mansfield brass band. Had gone down to Dry Creek with deceased in order to give an entertainment for the benefit of the Mansfield Hospital. The deceased was a healthy man as far as I knew him. There was no particular disease from which I knew him ever to suffer.
The deceased was a painter by trade. His age was 35. He was born at Trentham, in Yorkshire, England. He had been 11 years in Australia - always in Victoria. The name of the deceased's father was either John or James Jackson. I don't know his mother's maiden name. The deceased was married, I think, in England. He has no family. The father and mother of deceased live at Caledonia Gully, Heathcote. His father is a sawyer and a farmer . . .

JACOBI, Charles Julius (Carl Julius JACOBI; Charles Julius JACOBI; Charles JACOBIE)

Musician, violin and ? guitar player, violinist, ? guitarist, surveyor

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1855; Goulburn, NSW, 1856; Beechworth, VIC, 1857

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACOBI-Charles-Julius (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"INCENDIARISM", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (14 February 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851338 

At the City Police Court yesterday, Carl Julius Jacobi was brought up on suspicion of having set fire to a house. Mr. Henry Mack stated that he rented the house at the corner of Stephen-street and Flinders-street, and that the prisoner at the bar was a lodger there. He had been staying with him six weeks, but had never paid any thing for his board and lodging . . . The fire was first discovered in the prisoner's room . . . Detective Rendall deposed that the prisoner at the bar was not seen at the time of the fire, but that he apprehended him at the Argus Hotel. The Bench considered that there were no grounds for suspicion, and discharged the prisoner.

"FALSE CHARGE OF MURDER", The Goulburn Herald [NSW] (24 May 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118313006

Since September 241th, 1855, a squatter named John Martin Young, proprietor of some stations at Rose Brook, near the Grampian Hills, about seventy miles distant from Geelong, has been missing, and there are circumstances connected with his sudden disappearance which render it almost a matter of certainty that he has been murdered . . . The supposed murderers are named John Sumpter Coleman, and William Behl . . . The latter is stated to be a Hungarian, about 5 feet 6 inches in height, with a round face, fresh complexion, light blue eyes, light hair, and large sandy whiskers. He speaks with a foreign accent, and has been a sailor . . . On Saturday evening, a gentleman named Charles Julius Jacobi, by birth a Prussian, but who is an excellent scholar and linguist, having travelled over the principal continental countries of Europe, and through England, called at Goulburn, and put up for a day or two at an hotel, but, as he was "taking a lunar" of the streets and edifices of Goulburn, he was suddenly pounced upon and collared by two functionuries of the law in the persons of Chief Constable Kershaw and Constable Wyatt. Mr. Jacobi began to imagine he was back again in Berlin, instead of in a free British colony. He had travelled far and wide, but had never, amidst all his dangerous adventures and "hair breadth" escapes met with any treatment equal to the present. True, he had visited Goulburn, in the course of his travels, to "take notes," and, amongst other sights, it was likely that he would take a glance at the watch-house, but he never contemplated being shown the "length and breadth" of that establishment. Mr. Jacobi, having been duly handcuffed, was conducted across the mud to the watch house and searched. But he had neither stiletto nor pistol - no poignard encrusted with blood. No, besides a trifle of cash, he only had about his person a small guitar, which he carries with him in his travels for an occasional evening solace; some valuable rings, a letter, and some official documents written in foreign languages. With respect to the idea of apprehending Mr. Jacobi for Behl, in consequence of a similarity, according to description from the Police Gazette, which we have given above, nothing could be more absurd . . . Behl is represented as a servant and sheep drover, while a few moments of conversation with Mr. Jacobi would convince any convincible person that he is a gentleman of refinement and good education . . . Neither does Mr. Jacobi's stature correspond with that in the description of Behl. However, as Mr. Jacobi is proceeding to Europe, after a tour through various parts of the world, and will most probably publish his travels, this incident in Goulburn will form an item which will doubtless prove very interesting, especially in Mr. Jacobi's native city, Berlin . . . In defence, he stated that he was a Prussian by birth, and a surveyor by profession. He left Melbourne for Ballaarat on the 16th of October, 1855, afterwards followed the new rush to Magpie, and thence back to Ballaarat. Since then he had been at various other of the Victorian diggings - the McIvor, the Ovens, and the Buckland. He was at present journeying overland to Sydney. He had kept a daily journal of his actions, which was open to the inspection of the magistrates. When asked what could be the object of such an extensive journey, he said his desire was to see the country and the people. He denied ever having been a sailor. His profession was that of a surveyor, and in proof of this statement produced a letter addressed by the Surveyor-General of Victoria; Captain Clarke, to A. Strafford, of Nelson, New Zealand, with a view to his employment on the mineralogical and geological survey contemplated at the time. He was not an Hungarian but a Prussian, as the papers found on his person would plainly testify . . . Mr. Deniehy, solicitor, examined the documents taken from Mr. Jacobi, and said that one was the declaration that an university degree had been conferred upon Carolus Julius Jacobi; and another was a permission from the Prussian Government to quit the country. On the following day, Mr. Jacobi was released from custody. He has intimated his intention of going to Sydney to seek redress.

ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel Henry Deniehy (solicitor)

"POLICE COURT . . . Thursday, 7th May . . . WAGES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (8 May 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113015199

Charles Jacobie v. Alfred Ash. This was another claim for services rendered at the Eagle hotel. The plaintiff swore that he had been engaged by the Bailiff (then in possession) and the defendant conjointly, to play the violin, and to amuse them with an occasional song in the evenings. During the day he was permitted to act as cook. The defendant, whose evidence was supported by that of the bailiff, denied the engagement altogether, and stated that the plaintiff only remained on the premises by sufferance until he could get an engagement. Case dismissed.

JACOBS, Coleman (Coleman JACOBS; Mr. C. JACOBS; Mr. JACOBS; also Charles Coleman JACOBS)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, pupil of Thalberg; pianist to the duchess of Gloucester

Born England, c. 1827 (or some years earlier); son of Coleman JACOBS and Elizabeth ?
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 September 1852 (per John Taylor, from London, 12 June, aged "28")
Married Edith Annie CONLIN (d. 1907), NSW, 1856
Died East Melbourne, VIC, 4 July 1885, aged "58" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Coleman+Jacobs+d1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACOBS-Coleman (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Jacobs advertised himself variously as "a first cousin" and "nephew and pupil" of Henry Russell, a pupil of Sigmund Thalberg, pianist to the duchess of Gloucester, pianist to the duke of Cambridge, and dedicatee of a piano fantasie on Auber's Masaniello by Alfred Quidant.

In London, in April 1845, The metropolitan magazine predicted that Jacobs's debut at Drury-Lane would "create no small sensation", he having been:

for some time engaged in giving private lessons on the pianoforte in families of distinction, by whom his talents as a professor of music are held in the highest estimation.

The writer had "repeatedly heard him in private" and had "no hesitation" in declaring him a most able pianist. Nevertheless, by October 1851, "Coleman Jacobs, Hill-st., Walworth, Surrey, teacher of music" was before the insolvency court.

Less than a year later, in September 1852, Jacobs reappeared in Melbourne, in company with another recent arrival, the cornet player Henry De Grey.

He sailed for Sydney in April 1853, with a party of musical colleagues, and appeared with John Winterbottom in a concert for the relief of the survivors of the wreck of the Monumental City.

In October 1853, W. J. Johnson published an edition of Talexy's Mazurka brillante as "Performed by Mr. Coleman Jacobs at his Farewell Concert".

Jacobs arrived in Hobart in February 1854, and spent a year in Tasmania, though after April his movements are undocumented.

In February 1855 he returned to Sydney. In June, Henry Marsh advertised a Mazurka brillante "by Coleman Jacobs" as no. 5 of his series, The Australian cadeau, but no copy of this has been identified.

Jacobs's Domain polka was played for the first time by the German Band on Sydney's Domain in February 1856. By April, however, the press reported that, after giving "a few musical entertainments" at the City Theatre, Jacobs had "become non est", and that he had "victimised his creditors to a large amount".

In October 1856, Jacobs advertised to warn the public against confusing him with "Wizard Jacobs".

In Sydney, in 1856, he married Edith Annie Conlin (d. 1907). According to her death record, she was a daughter of John Conlin; in the birth records of several of the couple's children her forenames are given as Letitia Edith Herbert.

In December 1856, Jacobs and his new wife moved on to Adelaide. There, after a promising early reception in January 1857, he was again indigent:

Having failed in his profession since his arrival in Adelaide . . . with his wife and family destitute.

He was quickly reduced to working under a pseudonym, Gerard Jones, pasting circulars for a small business, for which he was arrested for defacing public property, and sent to the City Gaol in April.

He had moved on to Ballarat, VIC, by June 1857, where in July he presented a Henry Russell entertainment.

Thereafter, however, he disappeared entirely from record until 1860 when he advertised, in Melbourne, that he had "returned to his profession".

He was still teaching pianoforte and singing in Melbourne in 1883.

His only surviving musical work is The young hero schottische, published in Melbourne in July 1878 and dedicated to Thomas Pearce, "the Gallant Survivor" of the wreck of the Loch Ard, and in aid of the Loch Ard fund.

Documentation:

England (to 1852):

"Madame HUERTA'S and Miss FLOWER'S CONCERT", Morning Post [London, England] (23 April 1842), 5

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18420423/024/0005 (PAYWALL)

We have seldom seen a better attended concert than the one given last night in the Hanover-square Rooms by Madame Huerta and Miss Flower. The last-named lady is a singing pupil of the Royal Academy, whom we have, on several occasions, praised; and Madame Huerta is an accomplished professor of the guitar and pianoforte . . . In Thalberg's grand fantasia on airs in Robert le Diable, she, moreover manifested great brilliancy of touch, her runs over the keys being even, distinct, and of polished smoothness. One of Herz's dashing concertante duets was also rendered by her and Mr. C. Jacobs, with great vigour and expression; in fact, it was very nearly encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Madame Huerta (Angiolina Panormo, 1811-1900); see also Miss Panormo later in Australia; Sara Flower (vocalist, later in Australia)

"MADAME HUERTA AND MISS FLOWER'S CONCERT", Evening Mail [London, England] (25 April 1842), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001316/18420425/024/0004 (PAYWALL)

These ladies gave a concert yesterday evening in the great room at the Hanover-square Rooms . . . Madame Huerta and Mr. Coleman Jacobs was in the programme for a grand concertante duet, to pianofortes (Herz) . . . The concert went off excellently well.

"Notices of New Works . . . General Observations on Modern Music and Musicians, chiefly in reference to Players on the Pianoforte", The metropolitan magazine [London, England] (April 1845), 529

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=anxFAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA529 (DIGITISED)

THIS little work contains some interesting information on the subject to which it relates. We wish the author had been more ample in his details respecting the debuts of young musicians . . . In thus referring to this subject, we beg to take the opportunity of mentioning, that a young gentleman may, ere long, be expected to make his debut, who, if we mistake not, will create no small sensation in the musical world. We allude to Mr. Coleman Jacobs, who has been for some time engaged in giving private lessons on the pianoforte in families of distinction, by whom his talents as a professor of music are held in the highest estimation. We have repeatedly heard him in private, and have no hesitation in saying, that a more able pianist has seldom appeared. He plays with surpassing skill, and with an effect which, when he appears before the public, cannot fail to elicit bursts of applause Nor ought we to omit to add, that to Mr. Jacobs's wonderful acquirements as a performer on the piano are united a cultivated mind and the feelings and manners of a gentleman. We look forward with great interest to the period when he will make his debut.

"DRURY-LANE THEATRE", Morning Advertiser (11 April 1845), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001427/18450411/012/0003 (PAYWALL)

Last night, after the performance of Donizetti's opera of L'Elisir D'Amore, which was very well given, Mr. Coleman Jacobs made his debut as a pianoforte-player. It is not very usual to a give performer on this instrument an opportunity of making a first appearance in such a conspicuous manner; hence expectations of greatness in the present case were probably excited in the minds of the auditors which were not altogether realised. Mr. Jacobs performed a fantasia of his own, from Balfe's opera, "The Daughter of St. Mark," taking for his themes the favourite airs, "We may be happy yet," and "While all around our path is dreary." Mr. Jacobs is a nimble player, something after Litz's [sic, Liszt's] manner; his touch is crisp, and in general his manipulation is masterly. He acquitted himself well, and was rewarded with considerable applause, not unmixed, however, with demonstrations of an opposite description.

"DON J. AND R. CIEBRA'S CONCERT", Morning Post (28 May 1845), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000174/18450528/027/0006 (PAYWALL)

These artists, both skilful performers on the guitar, gave their annual concert last night, in the Hanover-square Rooms, before a tolerably numerous assembly of their friends and patrons . . . The beneficiares were assisted by . . . Mr. C. Jacobs, who displayed considerable ability on the pianoforte, in a brilliant fantasia of his own composition . . .

"CONCERTS . . . DON CIEBRA", The musical world [London, England] (3 July 1847), 432

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FJMPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA432 (DIGITISED)

The "Recital" given on Friday morning last by Signor Don R. de Ciebra, was of considerable interest to the amateurs of the guitar . . . Signor Don J. de Ciebra likewise performed in a duet for guitar and pianoforte, with a Mr. Coleman Jacobs, who, confident in the power of his fingers, was determined the audience should have proofs of it. We recommend him, the next time he performs in public, not to forget that there are certain shades of intensity in music called piano and forte, which, albeit they may be incumbrances, have the prestige of fashion; it is as well for him, therefore, to fall in the general use . . .

"INSOLVENT DEBTORS", The jurist (11 October 1851), 365

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=-WlMAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA1-PA365 (DIGITISED)

. . . Coleman Jacobs, Hill-st., Walworth, Surrey, teacher of music . . .

Melbourne, VIC (10 September 1852 to 31 March 1853):

Names and descriptions of passengers per John Taylor, from London, 11 June 1852, for Port Phillip; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FC5616-F96C-11E9-AE98-D185E5E909BF?image=358 (DIGITISED)

. . . Jacobs Coleman / 28 / Musician / [English] // [Jacobs] Joshua / 32 / Factor / [English] . . .

"CONCERT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 September 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612168 

One of the advantages accruing from the discovery of gold was shewn last night at the Concert, which was certainly the best we ever heard here. Mr. De Grey, a new arrival, played on the cornet-a-piston most superbly, quite electrifying the audience, who showed their delight by repeated encores. Mr. Jacobs also played a Fantasia on the piano, in brilliant style. We werer glad again to see our old favorite, Mr. Cogdon; and we must not omit honorable mention of our principal songstress, Mrs Testar, who, as usual, delighted her hearers in everything she sang.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry de Grey (cornet); Mr. Cogdon (vocalist); Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Thursday concerts (series); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 September 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787235 

GRAND CONCERT. PROTESTANT HALL. Stephen-street . . .
J. H. ANDERSON . . . THIS EVENING . . .
Programme. PART I . . . Fantasia Pianoforte, Mr. C. Jacobs, from the London Concerts, his second appearance - C. Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henri Anderson (pianist); Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 October 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4787732

GRAND MASQUERADE! GRAND MASQUERADE!! A LA JULIEN.
MESSRS. De Grey and Coleman Jacobs' grand masque and fancy dress ball,
on a scale never yet attempted in Melbourne, will take place on
Monday evening, the 25th of October, 1852 At the Protestant Hall, Stephen-street.
The band will be on an extensive scale, and will include all the available talent in town.
Tickets, one guinea each; double tickets one guinea and a half, including refreshments, which will be under the management of Mr. Blake.
To be had at Messes. Wilkie and Co's, Collins-street, Huxtable and Co., Mr. Blake, and all the principal hotels, inns, &c., in Melbourne.
An early application for tickets is particularly requested, aa a limited number only will be issued.
Doors open at Eight o'clock, dancing to commence at Nine.
Ladies and gentlemen will be admitted in full dress.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wilkie (musicseller)

"THE CONCERT", The Argus (12 November 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788033 

We really believe, that in a musical point of view, we shall have more cause for congratulating our readers upon the introduction of the late importation per Vulcan than we imagined. The instrumental performance last evening [Thrusday], was really first-rate; and, considering the short time the combined band have had to rehearse, it deserves great credit. A little alteration was necessary in the programme we are sorry to say, in consequence of the indisposition of Mrs. Testar and Mr. Buddee, who are both laboring under a severe attack of influenza. Mrs. Bourn, however, supplied the place of the former, and no doubt will prove a great acquisition to these concerts. Mr. Jacobs presided at the piano almost at a moment's notice, in a very creditable manner. Now, summer is close upon us, and crowded houses a certainty, we must object to the bad ventilation of the room, if the comparison is not too odious, like the Colony of Victoria and the Governor, it is almost getting "too hot to hold us."

ASSOCIATIONS: Georgina Bourn (vocalist); Julius Buddee (pianist); Band of the 40th Regiment ("the late importation per Vulcan")

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 November 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788060 

GRAND BALL, Under distinguished patronage.
MESSRS. De Grey and Coleman Jacobs' Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, on a scale of splendour never surpassed in this country,
will take place on Monday, November 22nd, at the Protestant Hall, Stephen-street.
By the kind permission of Colonel Valiant and the Officers of tho 40th Regiment,
the splendid band of that distinguished regiment will attend on the occasion, in full costume conducted by Mr. Johnson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (master, 40th band)

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 December 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788534 

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS (the eminent Pianist, from London,)
begs to inform the inhabitants of Melbourne, Collingwood, &c.,
that he is now giving lessons; apply 142, Queen-street, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (3 February 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4789486 

COLEMAN JACOBS, the celebrated Pianiste, will appear at Rainer's Farewell Benefit, Saturday Evening, Feb. 5.

ASSOCIATIONS: Rainer's Serenaders (troupe)

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 February 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4789523 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, Great Collins-street.
On SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 5th, Mr. J. C. Rainer's FAREWELL BENEFIT . . .
In addition to all the other attractions, Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS, The eminent Pianist, will accompiny Mr. Rainer in two of Henry Russell's popular Songs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Cragin Rainer (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 March 1853), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790862

UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. Mrs. Fiddes will give a Sacred Concert.
A GRAND Selection of Sacred Music will be performed in the
Hall of the Mechanics' Institution, on TUESDAY, MARCH 22ND, 1853 . . .
PART II . . . Fantasie - Mr. Coleman Jacobs, Pianist to H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester - Thalberg . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Harriet Fiddes (vocalist)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (1 April 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791210 

March 31. - Shamrock, steamer, 200 tons, J. J. Warner, for Sydney.
Passengers - cabin, J. T. Smith, Esq., M.L C. (Mayor of Melbourne) . . .
C. and J. Jacobs . . . Mr. and Mrs. Winterbottom and Child . . . Mrs. Varney [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Young and child . . . Mrs. Fiddes, Miss Fiddes, Miss S. Fiddes . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Maria Winterbottom (musician and actor); Louisa Varley (vocalist)

Sydney (4 April 1853 to 19 January 1854):

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (16 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945127

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, the celebrated Pianiste,
begs respectfully to inform the public that he has arrived in Sydney, from Melbourne, and will be happy to accept engagements.
Address Mr. C. JACOBS, at Mrs. Gowland's, Wynyard-terrace, Sydney.

"MUSICAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 April 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12945390 

We may congratulate the musical circles of Sydney on a valuable accession to their ranks in the person of Mr. Jacobs, a pupil of Thalberg. Mr. Jacobs has recently arrived in the colony from Melbourne, where he commanded general admiration by the delicacy and brilliancy of his execution on the piano. We have had an opportunity of hearing Mr. Jacobs, and predict for him a successful professional career.

"PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12946055 

Mr. Marsh's benefit on Friday night attracted a very large audience . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs, whose pianoforte playing is characterised by a vigour and brilliancy to which we have long been strangers - if these are not worth hearing, we do not know what is - Mr. Jacobs on Saturday performed a solo, with variations, on the popular air, "We may be happy yet," which has never been equalled in this city, and we believe we express tht general feeling of the audience when we say it was excellent. We had occasion some time since to notice Mr. Jacobs' arrival in Sydney, and we may confidently recommend the lovers of instrumental music to go and hear for themselves. The Royal Hotel saloon is not the best place in the world for music, but every exertion has been used to render the entertninment agreeable . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (pianist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue); Marsh presented the promenade series in conjunction with John Winterbottom (as see above)

"MONUMENTAL CITY", Empire (6 June 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61324872

The concert so generously given by Mr. Winterbottom and his talented band, assisted by Miss Flora Harris, Mr. Gregg, and Mr. Coleman Jacobs, in aid of the sufferers by this disastrous wreck, came off on Saturday evening [4 June]. There was an excellent programme, and all the performers exerted themselves to the utmost in the sacred cause of charity. But neither the excellence of the music performed, the kindly sympathy evinced by these inadequately appreciated artists, nor the claims of the shipwrecked sufferers could fill more than one-third of the room at the Royal Hotel. We must confess to a feeling of surprise and sorrow that such a talented body of musicians should leave us with no better concluding manifestation of taste and appreciation on the part of the community. Of the performers we have before spoken. Mr. Winterbottom was as surprising as ever on the bassoon, and Miss Harris received the honour of an encore in both her songs. But the great treat of the evening, to the musician, was the pianoforte solo by Mr. Coleman Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs is a pupil of Thalberg, and has acquired much of the style of that great master. The brilliancy of his fingering in rapid passages, and the feeling and taste with which he brought out the air, created quite an excitement. The effect of his performance was much assisted by the beautiful grand pianoforte, by Erard, which was kindly lent by Mr. Thomas Woolley, of the Glebe, for this occasion. The whole concert was a musical treat of a high order.

ASSOCIATIONS: Flora Harris (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist); Thomas Woolley (musical amateur); Wreck of the Monumental City (ship)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS' CONCERT", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (2 July 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251545290 

When expectation is highly raised, we too often find by sad experience that it is doomed to be disappointed, but we are gratified to state that the Concert given by Mr. Jacobs, at the Theatre, on last Thursday evening, presented an exception to this remark, and that the liberality with which this gentleman catered for the public amusement, met its due reward in a full house. Mr. Winterbottom made, it is said, his last appearance here, previously to his return to Melbourne . . . Among the chief attractions of the evening was the appearance of a new arrival from Europe Veit Rahm, in the picturesque Tyrolese costume . . . Mr. Jacobs took a share as one of the performers of the fine overture to Zampa on six Piano Fortes, which was on the whole effective and pleasing, and would have been still more so, had there been a more decisive proof of simultaneous rehearsal without which such performance should never be attempted . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Veit Rahm (Tyrolese minstrel); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS' . . .", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (2 July 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59757365 

. . . Musical Soiree of Thursday evening was decidedly the greatest hit of any Concert this season. A crowded and fashionable audience patronised his exertions for their amusement, nor were they disappointed in their expectations of a rich harmonic treat. To individualize amongst general excellence is a difficult task; but to us the gems of the programme were Madame Sara Flower's "Oh Roberto" - the grand performance on six pianos (which went off without a flaw) - and the wonderful power over his difficult instrument displayed by Mr. Winterbottom. We should, however, not omit, that Mr. Jacobs proved himself "a tower of strength," and that both for execution and delicacy of touch he has shown himself an artiste such as has never yet gratified the ears of the dilettanti on this this side of the Line.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist, as see 1842 above)

"MR. JACOBS" CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 July 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12947014 

Want of space has hitherto prevented our noticing the very excellent musical entertainment afforded to the lovers of good music by Mr. Coleman Jacobs on Thursday night. The concert reminded us of the days of Vincent Wallace. It was decidedly the best we have attended for some years past. All the old favourites were there; and the new artistes may be congratulated generally on their successful debut. Mr. Jacobs himself, in his fantasias on the piano, more than realised the high expectations which we had formed from the opportunities we had of hearing him privately, and we are sure he has established himself as a first-rate pianist in the estimation of the public. The grand morceau for six pianos was arranged by Mr. Jacobs himself, and evinced as much readiness of invention and of graceful adaptation, as the performance proved the powers of execution he possesses . . . Altogether the concert was one of a very high order.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (musician, in Sydney 1836-38)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 July 1853), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12947643 

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS (Pianist to H.R.H. tbe Duchess of Gloucester)
begs respectfully to inform the Gentry and the Public of Sydney that he is now giving
Lessons on Pianoforte Playing, previous to his depasture for England.
Immediate application is therefore neceisary.
Address Mr. C. JACOBS, William-street, Woolloomooloo, next to the William-street Hotel.

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 October 1853), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949780 

This accomplished pianint gives a farewell concert prior to his departure for England, on Tuesday evening next, at the Royal Hotel. We understand all the available musical talent in Sydney is engaged for the occasion, including the distinguished violinist, Herr Strebinger.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Strebinger (violin)

"GRAND EVENING CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 October 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949827 

This evening, Mr. Colman Jacobs gives his farewell concert in the saloon of the Royal Hotel. During his short sojourn in Sydney he has won opinions (golden ones we hope) from our musical circles. His programme includes selections from the best masters of the ancient and modern schools. The instrumentalists are Mr. C. Jacobs, pianoforte; Herr Strebinger, violin; Mr. Baly, flute. Vocalists, Miss Flora Harris, Miss Armfield; Signor Spagnoletti (his first appearance in the colony), Mr. John Howson, and Mr. W. J. Palmer. To the classical morceaux confided to each artiste, and which will be found in another column, we cordially invite the attention of our musical friends.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Baly (flute); Lilie Armfeldt (vocalist); Ernesto Spagnoletti (senior) (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); W. J. Palmer (vocalist)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS' CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 October 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949863 

Last evening a full and fashionable audience assembled in the large saloon of the Royal Hotel, on the occasion of Mr. Coleman Jacobs giving his farewell concert. The published programme was somewhat disarranged by reason of the non-arrival from Melbourne of Madame Ferari, and the illness of Signor Spagnoletti, but every endeavour was made to atone for these drawbacks . . . Mr. Jacobs performed a solo arranged by Tellaxey [Telexy], and a second by Goria, in his usual brilliant style, but he was sadly hampered in having to execute difficult passages upon a most miserable instrument . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Madame Ferari (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 October 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12949893 

NEW MUSIC - Talexy's Mazurka,
brilliantly performed by Mr. Coleman Jacobs, at his farewell Concert,
revised and fingered by W. J. Johnson, price 2s. 6d. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Jonathan Johnson (musicseller, publisher)

MUSIC: Mazurka brillante (Talexy) (advertised edition)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS' CONCERT", Empire (27 October 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61329134 

. . . Mr. Jacobs exhibited his great execution on an instrument in every way unfitted for a concert room, especially such a bad room for sound, as that at the Royal Hotel. It would require a powerful grand piano to give due effect to the pieces he performed, which however gratified his audience so much, that he was encored . . . The New York Screnadors contributed to the amusement of the evening, by singing two glees. Altogether people seemed satisfied with the concert, notwithstanding the absence of the two principal stars.

ASSOCIATIONS: New York Serenaders (minstrel troupe)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOB'S CONCERT", Illustrated Sydney News (29 October 1853), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63613617 

This talented Pianist gave his farewell Concert, previous to his departure for India, on Tuesday evening, in the large room of the Royal Hotel. Owing to the unsettled state of the weather, the attendance was not so large as we anticipated - it being the last time the people of Sydney would have an opportunity of hearing this clever performer. The audience, however, was highly fashionable, and embraced the cognoscenti of thc city . . . The great features of the evening were decidedly Mr. Jacobs and Herr Strebinger, the former gentleman has perfectly established his reputation of being a very fine pianoforte player. His rendering of Goria's Nocturne in A flat was good, but we did not like, nor never did, the Mazurka of Telaxey's; it is not, in fact, a well written composition. Altogether, Mr. Jacobs sustained his position as a pianist . . . In now saying "farewell" to Mr. Jacobs, we can assure him he will carry with him our best wishes that his talent may be better appreciated in the new home he seeks.

MUSIC: Premiere nocturne (Goria)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS' FAREWELL CONCERT", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (29 October 1853), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251544666 

On Tuesday evening the abovenamed gentleman gave, according to announcement, his farewell concert and although undoubtedly Mr. Jacobs fared-well in having contrived to attract a select and numerous audience, the latter, judging from the unequivocal signs of displeasure manifested by them towards the close of the concert, were by no means satisfied that the balance of reciprocity had been fairly adjusted on their side. The first grievance consisted in the introduction of a very inferior pianoforte to aid in the performance. When it is considered that one of the chief attractions of the concert was to be an exhibition of Mr. Jacobs' talents as a pianist, and moreover that the music shops of Sydney are at the present moment well, if not overstocked with instruments of first-rate character, such an act of parsimony was inexplicable, if not altogether unjustifiable on the part of one who has met with such marked and liberal patronage since his arrival here. The second [3] cause of but too well-grounded dissatisfaction, was the non-appearance of two vocalists . . . To the above detailed shortcomings must be added the omission of various pieces announced in the programme, and the substitution of others, without apology or explanation; and it will not be wondered that the wellknown indulgence of the musical public in Sydney was overtasked. Mr. Jacobs, therefore, on appearing to perform a second piece, received a greeting which will not form one of his most agreeable reminiscences when he takes his final departure from amongst us. Notwithstanding these serious drawbacks, which so obviously tended to mar the anticipated pleasures of the evening, the vocalists present exerted themselves both zealously and successfully . . . with the skilful aid of Mr. Stanley at the pianoforte. In taking leave (final leave, we presume,) of Mr. Jacobs, we recommend him to avoid henceforward adopting the principle of the miser, in Horace -
Populus me sibilat, at mihi ipsi plaudo,
Simul ac nummos in area contemplor.
(The people of Sydney may look angry and hiss,
But as I've touched their cash, - I don't take it amiss.
for if, on visiting some other portions of the British Empire he should, previous to his departure, again resort to the expedient of "spoiling the Egyptians," the malcontents will, not improbably, have recourse to rougher and more energetic modes of expressing their displeasure, than was employed by his audience on Tuesday last.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Stanley (pianist, accompanist)

"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. MR. COLEMAN JACOBS", Illustrated Sydney News (3 December 1853), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63613735 

We have reason to believe that this celebrated pianist is about to arrange another series of concerts in Sydney. He had been for some time in a delicate state of health, and contemplated leaving for India for change of climate, but the arrival of a near relative from New Zealand, has induced him to prolong his stay in Sydney. He is at present engaged giving lessons on the pianoforte, at his private address in William-street. We need not say that the elite of Sydney will readily patronise Mr. Jacobs whenever he announces his first public concert.

"CLEARANCES", Empire (20 January 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60148438 

January 19. - London, (s.,) 800 tons, Captain W. Watt, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Strebinger, Messrs. Coleman Jacobs, Frank Howson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Howson (vocalist, actor)

Melbourne (23 January to February 1854):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 January 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802560 

MECHANICS' Institution - Mr. Coleman Jacob's Concert will take place on Thursday next.
Only a limited number of reserved tickets: early application is necessary to Mr. Joseph Wilkie, Collins-street.
MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, pianist to the Duchess of Gloucester, has returned to Melbourne, after meeting with the greatest success in Sydney.
Will appear at the Mechanics' Institution on Thursday next.
THURSDAY Evening Concerts - Mrs. Testar, Mr. Frank Howson, Mr. Winterbottom, Herr Strebinger, Mr. Salamans, and Mr. Coleman Jacobs will appear next Thursday, at the Mechanics' Institution.
HERR STREBINGER, the celebrated Violinist, will appear for the first time since his return from Sydney,
on Thrusday next, February 2nd, at Mr. Coleman Jacob's Concert, accompanied by Mr. Salaman.
MR. FRANK HOWSON, the celebrated Basso, will appear for the first time since his return from Sydney, at the Mechanics' Institution, Thursday next . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Salamon (pianist, accompanist)

"MR. JACOBS' GRAND CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS'", The Argus (3 February 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802745 

Notwithstanding the attractions of the "Gamester" at the Theatre, and the Hospital benefit at the Circus, we were glad to find a very full audience present last evening at the concert given given in the Mechanics' Institute. It was decidedly one of the best we have heard in Melbourne, and if it be a fair sample of the series, we both trust and believe that the efforts of Mr. Jacobs will meet with the success they deserve . . . The familiar, but ever pleasing, "Deh con te," was well given by Mrs. Testar and Madame Carandini, and enthusiastically applauded. The concert, on the whole, possessed great merit . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist)

"VICTORIA", Illustrated Sydney News (11 February 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63613992 

Mr. Coleman Jacobs is about to give a series of weekly concerts at the Mechanic's Institution, previous to leaving for Van Diemen's Land. The first concert was to take place on Thursday evening, 2nd instant.

Tasmania (February 1854 to February 1855):

[Advertisement], The Courier (15 February 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240557 

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS (the Celebrated Pianiste) begs to announce his arrival in Hobart Town, after having created the greatest sensation in Sydney, Melbourne, &c. Macquarie Hotel, Macquarie-street, February 15.

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (25 March 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2247050 

A Monster Concert, under the joint management of the present lessee of the Theatre and Mr. Coleman Jacobs, whose musical qualifications, as may be seen by the appended paragraph published by the Sydney Empire, previous to Ins departure from that colony, is announced to take place at an early period in the ensuing month. From the known qualifications of Mr. Jacobs, combined with the equally energetic enterprise of Mr. Watson, one of the first and best musical treats ever witnessed in the colony may be anticipated . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Feltham Bold Watson (manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (15 April 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240050 

POSTPONEMENT OF GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
MR. COLEMAN JACOBS (Pianist to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester),
begs to inform the Gentry and the Public of Hobart Town that his GRAND EVENING CONCERT, announced to take place on the 12the instant,
is unavoidably postponed until THURSDAY EVENING, the 27th April, 1854, in consequence of the non-arrival of celebrated artistes engaged for this occasion . . .

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (26 August 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264613088 

PIANOFORTE PLAYING. MR. COLEMAN JACOBS,
(Pianist to H.R.H the Duchess of Gloucester, begs to inform his friends and the public
that having removed from the Macquarie Hotel, he has taken a house in Macquarie-street,
70 C, nearly facing the Denison Hotel, late the residence of W. Milner Esq.
Mr. J. still continues to give lessons in his unrivalled system which has been so highly approved in Sydney, Melbourne, &c., &c.,
his pupils acquiring in a short space of time a brilliant, and finished style of performance.
He will also be happy to arrange with schools, and with parties residing in the country. August 21, 1854.

"Shipping Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, TAS] (16 February 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8779205 

Feb. 15 - Tasmania, steamer, 285 tons. Clinch, for Sydney, with sundries. Passengers - . . . Mr. G. R. Morton, Mrs. Morton and child, Mr. J. Megson, Mr. C. Jones . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Martha Morton (actors); Joseph Megson (musician); Charles Edward Jones (actor)

Sydney, NSW (February 1855 to December 1856):

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW] (22 February 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60177439 

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, the celebrated Pianiste,
begs to announce his return to Sydney, and will be happy to give lessons on his unrivalled system, and also accept engagements.
Apply to D. BUIST AND SONS, Bridge-street; Exchange Hotel, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: David Buist (musicseller)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 April 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12967686 

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC - Pianoforte playing,
from the first rudiments to the utmost brilliancy and finish of exceution,
may be acquired in half the usual time, by COLEMAN JACOBS' unrivalled system of tuition.
Schools, private families, governesses, &c., will find this a very desirable opportunity.
50, Kent-street, Church-hill.
PIANO PLAYING - PIANO PLAYING. - Ladies may now acquire in Eight easy lessons
to perform correctly and brilliantly waltzes, schottisches, quadrilles, &c. Terms, two guineas.
COLEMAN JACOBS, pianist to H. R. H. the Duchess of Gloucester, 50, Kent-street, Church-hill.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 April 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12968589 

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL . . .
A GRAND EVENING CONCERT . . . in Aid of the PATRIOTIC FUND,
for the Widows and Orphans of our brave defenders in the cause of Freedom and Right, in the Crimea,
will take place on SATURDAY, the 28th of April, 1855, at the ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
Mr. Winterbottom, Conductor . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . .
3. Fantasie pour le Piano - "Massaniello," (composed by the author for C. Jacobs) Mr. Coleman Jacobs - Quidant . . .

"CRIMEA . . . GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE PATRIOTIC FUND", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 April 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12968677 

This evening, a grand concert of vocal and instrumental music, in aid of the Patriotic Fund, for the relief of the widows, mothers, sisters, and orphans of those of our military, naval, and marine forces who may have suffered in the war with Russia, will take place at the Victoria Theatre . . . Mons. Boulanger performs Thalberg's "Marche Funebre;" Mr. Coleman Jacobs, Quidant's Fantasia pour le pianoforte, founded upon Auber's Massaniello; Mr. F. Ellard, the exquisite finale di Lucia, "Fra Poco" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Boulanger (pianist); Frederick Ellard (vocalist)

"MRS. ANDREWS' SOIREE MUSICALE', Empire (26 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60176757 

Mrs. Frank Andrews, a lady better known as an accomplished instructress in music than as a public singer, gave a Soiree Musicale yesterday evening at the New Concert Hall of the Hoyal Hotel, assisted by some of the more popular musical performers in Sydney . . . The pianoforte accompaniments were all by Mr. Coleman Jacobs, who consented to preside in the unavoidable absence of another performer, and who played two solos, which were both loudly encored . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Frank Andrews (vocalist); William Stanley (accompanist originally advertised)

"MRS. FRANK ANDREW'S CONCERT", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (30 June 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59760410 

. . . Nor must we pass over Mr. Coleman Jacobs, who played with great brilliancy and taste, and took more evident pains to gratify his audience than a certain pianiste, we could mention, whose style is altogether too degage.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 June 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12971145 

NO. 6 of the CADEAU contains a Mazurka Brillante, by Coleman Jacobs. H. MARSH and CO.

ASSOCIATIONS: Australian musical cadeau (series); Henry Marsh (musicseller, publisher); no copy of this work or edition has been identified

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 February 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28639277

THE DOMAIN on MONDAY EVENING next, the 25th instant . . .
the LAST GRAND ENTERTAINMENT in the DOMAIN . . . will exceed anything hitherto attempted in these colonies . . .
GERMAN BAND . . . 9. Polka - Domain F. t. - 1st time - Coleman Jacobs . . .

"Sydney News . . . (From our own correspondent)", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (3 April 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18646573

You have frequently seen the name of Mr. Coleman Jacobs in the papers as a professor of music; this person lately rented the City Theatre, Market-street, and gave a few musical entertainments. I learn to-day that he has become non est, and that he has victimized his creditors to a large amount.

ASSOCIATIONS: Jacobs is nowhere else identified with this venture, in which, however, several other reputable actors and musicians, most notably John Winterbottom, were involved, see "CITY THEATRE", Empire (25 March 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60175448 

"CONCERT", Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong, NSW] (14 April 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article136442421 

We would call the attention of our readers to the announcement that appears in another column, that Heir Veit Rahm and Coleman Jacobs intend giving a Concert at Russell's Royal Marine Hotel, Wollongong, this evening . . . We need scarcely remind our readers, who Coleman Jacobs is; he has been heralded by a name, as a performer on the piano, second to none that has ever appeared in these colonies.

ASSOCIATIONS: Veit Rahm (musician)

"GRAND BALL AT THE COMMERCIAL", The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser [NSW] (14 June 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118312989 

The ball, at Woodward's, under the auspices of Mr. Coleman Jacobs, came off last Thursday evening, and about twenty or thirty couples assembled . . . The musical department was presided over by Mr. Coleman Jacobs, occasionally assisted by the pleasing performances of Mr. Isaac Davis, on the violin, on which instrument he reaped such great and deserved applause at the late Concert in aid of the Goulburn Hospital. The dancing was kept up until a late hour in the morning . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Henry Davis (violin)

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS". The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser (5 July 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118308114 

This performer on the piano-forte has paid a visit to Goulburn during the last three or four weeks, for the purpose of giving lessons on the piano-forte and one or two balls. We regret to say that Mr. Jacobs has been particularly unsuccessful, and considering the fame which is attached to his performances in Sydney and in other places, we cannot avoid the unpleasant task of expressing our opinion that his want of success is attributed to his own deficiency of that act requisite to render a professional man popular. The first ball, given at Mr. Woodward's, was held last Thursday week, in the ball-room of the Commercial Hotel - but singular to relate Mr. Jacobs did not sit down to the piano until nearly ten o'clock, and he also behaved in so fastidious a manner as to prove offensive to some persons. The attendance was a very thin one. It was afterwards announced that a grand ball would be given at the Chequers inn. Singular to narrate Mr. Jacobs gave out that he would not perform, and he made this assertion in very contemptuous terms. This announcement becoming generally known kept numbers away who would have gone to the ball out of curiosity to hear Mr. Jacobs' performances. However, when the time of the ball, 8 p.m., arrived, although the ball room was fitted out and lighted up, there were no musical performances, - not even up to past 9 p.m. Many persons went to the inn, but there being no music to be heard, returned to their homes, and others who were ready dressed in order to go to the ball, hearing that such was the case, refrained from going. We should have passed over the unsuccessful attempts of Mr. Coleman Jacobs in silence, but we feel bound to publish some of the causes of his failures, because he made a practice of speaking in terms of disparagement amounting almost to contempt, of the Goulburn people, as if their non-attendance was the consequence of their inability to appreciate his talents; and because he intimated his intention to make these singular opinions of his public upon his return to Sydney. If Mr. Jacobs had been less supercilious, and had stood upon his own merits, his success in Goulburn was certain. [The above paragraph was omitted last week for want of space.]

[Advertisement], Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong, NSW] (7 July 1856), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article136441800 

General Holiday throughout the Colony.
MR. COLEMAN JACOBS begs to announce a GRAND PUBLIC BALL,
At Russell's Hotel, THIS EVENTNG, Monday, 7th June,
to celebrate the Glorious News of the Restoration of Peace!
When it is hoped that all true patriots will join hand in hand on this festive and happy occasion.
A few remaining tickets may be had at the principal Hotels.
* Dancing at 8 o'clock.
At the suggestion of many parties, a splendid supper will be provided at 12 o'clock, at 2s. 6d. extra.

ASSOCIATIONS: NSW colonial celebration of the Treary of Paris (1856)

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (2 August 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62047168 

MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, The Celebrated Vocalist and Pianist,
BEGS to announce his intention of visiting Bathurst and the new diggings professionally.
As a pianist, Mr. Jacobs is considered by the Press of this country without a rival,
as a Vocalist also he is considered tho best delineator of Henry Russell's far-famed songs,
including the Maniac, Gambler's Wife, Man the Life Boat, &c.
Mr. J. begs to state that he is related to Henry Russell as first cousin.
Mr. J is open to accepting an engagement with any enterprising party.
Letters stating terms and salary that can be given will meet with immediate attention by addressing -
Mr. Coleman Jacobs, Elliot's Family Hotel, Wollongong.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Russell (English composer, songwriter)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 October 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12987744

DOMAIN GALA. - Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS begs to inform the public of Sydney
that he was not in any way connected with the entertainment given in the Domain on Tuesday evening last, the 7th instant.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wizard Jacobs (magician, who had performed in the Domain)

Adelaide, SA (23 December 1856 to May 1857):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (24 December 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49755297 

Tuesday December 23 - The barque Jennett 247 tons, S. Barclay, master, from Newcastle, N.S.W., December 3 . . . Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Jacob [sic] . . .

"MR. COLEMAN JACOBS", South Australian Register (24 December 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49755340

The celebrated pianist, Mr. Coleman Jacobs, a pupil of Thalberg, has arrived in Adelaide by the Jennett, from Sydney. From the notices of his performances, which have appeared in contemporary journals, we imagine Mr. Jacobs's abilities must be of a high order.

"MR. COLEMAN JACOB'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (9 January 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49764803 

The concert advertised by Mr. Jacobs to be performed yesterday evening was postponed till further notice, in consequence of the thin attendance. Several reasons may be assigned for this, the principal of which was no doubt the extreme heat of the weather.

"SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE", South Australian Register (3 February 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49763519 

The first reunion of the members of this popular Institution was held on Monday evening, in White's Room, King William-street. His Excellency the Gbvernor in Chief presided . . . The room, which was apparently well filled when His Excellency commenced speaking, was absolutely crowded before the end of his speech, and continued so until the end. It was supposed that the meeting was the largest that ever assembled in this capacious building. Miss Chalker, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Daniels, and a young gentleman, his pupil, then sang "Annie Laurie," arranged as a glee. This new form in which an old favourite was presented, together with the good style in which it was given, was much admired. Mr. Coleman Jacobs accompanied this and the other vocal pieces on the piano, and his brilliant instrumentation elicited repeated applause . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs's performance on the piano elicited repeated plaudits, and one enthusiastic encore. - In addition to the accompaniments to the vocal piece[s], he played with brilliant variations "We may be happy yet," and a caprice on airs from "Masaniello" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Macdonnell (governor); Marie Chalker (vocalist); Solomon Nicholas Edwards (vocalist); Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist); South Australian Institute (association); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer (21 March 1857), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158118214 

PIANO and SINGING. - Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS (late Pianist to H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester)
begs to inform the public that he continues giving LESSONS on PIANO PLAYING and SINGING, 247, Rundle-street.
More may be acquired by this method in a few lessons than by the old system of teaching in as many years.

"POLICE COURTS. ADELAIDE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 . . . INDECENCY", South Australian Register (2 April 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49767263

Coleman Jacobs, alias Gerard Jones, teacher of music, was charged with affixing a certain paper on the Footbridge, Park Land, without having permission or authority, on the 1st instant; also, with indecent behaviour; also, that he did with "subtle craft, means, of device, attempt to impose on Her Majesty's subjects on the aforesaid Footbridge." He pleaded not guilty.
Police-constable Denis Sullivan deposed that in consequence of complaints having been made at the Police Station, North Adelaide, that a person had been misconducting himself near the Footbridge, he was on the look out, and that morning watched the prisoner from the City Bridge public-house to the Footbridge, Park Lands. Witness there saw a lady reading a written notice, of which the following is a copy: -
"£10 Reward. - Mrs. Whiston begs to inform the ladies of Adelaide that she will be happy to pay the above reward to any lady who can produce millinery, embroidery, dressmaking, &c., equal to her establishment.
The new and splendid Champerons de Garland, just arrived from Paris, the most ladylike dress ever worn in the colonies, price £2 10s.; the dress very splendid, and not to be equalled at double the price.
Silk stockings, at the low price of 2s. 6d. per pair, worth at least 7s. 6d.;
also, several new and elegant mantles, at 10s. 6d. each; black silks, at £1 per dress;
also in hand, 1,000 new French bonnets, at 1s. each, consisting of chips, drawn, horsehair, fancy straw, satin, lily, &c., &c.; and ribbons and laces of every, description, at almost any reasonable price. -
Please go to the private entrance, Mrs. Whiston's, 147, Rundle-street, Adelaide.
The greatest bargains ever offered in Adelaide at this season of the year.
Come early, and don't forget." -
That notice was put on a rail on the bridge, and on witness looking down he saw the prisoner concealed underneath where the lady was standing. The prisoner could not very well be seen by a person standing above. Witness at once apprehended the prisoner, who said, "For God's sake let me go, I am a married man." Brought him to the Station, and on searching him some pawntickets were found, together with a begging petition, which alleged that Coleman Jacobs, having failed in his profession since his arrival in Adelaide, was with his wife and family destitute.
Another police-constable corroborated the evidence of the last witness; and Sergeant Heslop said complaints had been made at three different times at the Station, North Adelaide, of the practices proved, and which were those of a person who was described, and witness believed to be the prisoner.
In answer to His Worship, the prisoner, in a sorrowful tone, said he did not know he was doing wrong.
His Worship - Does the Inspector press the charge? Inspector Reid - Certainly.
His Worship - You say it is your first offence; you are liable to be sent to prison for three months, but as it may be the first time you have so committed yourself, you must go to hard labour for 14 days.
Prisoner - Oh, dear; don't, don't, Sir, if you please; don't sentence me.
The prisoner was removed to the City Gaol.

Admissions, Adelaide Gaol, 1857; State Records of South Australia, GRS 2414

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62315/records/12554 (PAYWALL)

[1857] April 1 / Coleman Jacobs / Rogue & Vagabond / [committed and convicted by] Police /
14 Days H[ard] L[abor] / Ap. 1 '57 / [age] 28 / [R & W.] / [Married] / [religion] Jew /
Musician / [arrived in colony] 1856 / [from] Sydney / [released] Ap. 9 '57 / [released early] By His. Exc'y [the governor]

Ballarat, VIC (June-July 1857):

"NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (10 June 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66042906

Musical. COLEMAN JACOBS the unrivalled Pianist will arrive at Ballarat in the course of the week, open to engagements. Letters, care of Huxtable & Co.

[Advertisement], The Star (19 June 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66042753 

MONTEZUMA THEATRE . . . On Saturday Evening,
MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, Pianist to H. R. H. the Duke of Cambridge,
will make his first appearance in his celebrated RUSSELL ENTERTAINMENT.
Song - "The Ship on Fire," - Mr. Coleman Jacobs.
Song - "The Maniac" - Mr. Coleman Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)

[Advertisement], The Star (4 July 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66043014

BATH'S HOTEL. VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT. Musical Treat For One Night Only.
MR. COLEMAN JACOBS, Nephew and pupil of the great composer and vocalist, Henry Russell,
will give an entertainment on Monday evening, the 6th inst., at Bath's new and splendid concert room,
(the gas having been laid on expressly for the purpose), that gentleman having kindly granted the use of it for the occasion,
when he will have the honor of singing the following compositions:
Maniac - Simon the Cellarer -
Ship on Fire - I'm Afloat, I'm Afloat -
Ivy Green - Gambler's Wife -
Miller of the Dee - Madoline -
Life Boat - Lover's Mistake -
Hunter of the Tyrol - Pull Away Cheerily (Digger's song)
Newfoundland dog - &c.
Tickets 5s each - to be had at Bath's Hotel, Huxtable & Co , and all the principal Hotels and stationers on Ballarat.
Doors open at half-past seven, commence at eight o'clock precisely.

Jacobs hereafter disappears from record until May 1860

Melbourne and Ballarat, VIC (from May 1860):

"OPENING AT KEW ATHENAEUM", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (9 May 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682058

A pleasant drive through the starlight, amid some four or five miles of the country out of Melbourne, brought us last night to the centre of one of its most delightful suburbs, that of Kew, intent upon witnessing the opening of its newly-built Athenaeum . . . the vocal portion of the entertainment of the evening commenced, and was most efficiently and delightfully supported by Miss Octavia Hamilton and Mr. Farquharson . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs presided at the pianoforte with much energy and ability.

ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (20 July 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5686416

MUSICAL. - Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS, having resumed his profession, will be happy to RECEIVE PUPILS for piano and singing.
Particulars at Mr. Wilkie's, Collins-street east.

[News], The Melbourne Leader (4 May 1861), 10-11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197521770 

At Mrs. Hancock's concert at St. Kilda Town Hall, last night, Miss Isoline Mercante made a very successful first appearance; her voice is a beautiful soprano, and her pronunciation and punctuation are excellent, and do her instructors very great credit. She sang one of Mendelssohn's duetts, "I would that my love," with Mr. Hancock as an introduction, and afterwards gave Balfe's song of "Come into the garden, Maud," and was very deservedly encored, when she sang Meyerbeer's "One moonlight even," most effectively. At the commencement of the second [11] part, she sang Mendelssohn's duet of Zuleika and Hassan with Mr. Williams, which was rapturously applauded; in the song of "Roberto toi que j'aime," however, her powers were much better displayed - without distorting the author's music by shakes, appogiaturas, and other accidental quasi embellishments, it was simply and excellently well sung. An encore followed, of course, and elicited Foley Hall's "Oh, yes, thou art remembered," which was beautifully sung . . . Mr. King presided at the pianoforte, except for Miss Mercante's songs, when Mr. Coleman Jacobs, her instructor, accompanied in his usual brilliant manner.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen and Edward Hancock (vocalists); Isoline Mercante (vocalist, pupil); William Henry Williams (vocalist); Henry John King (senior) (pianist); St. Kilda Town Hall (venue)

"TOWN TALK", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (3 August 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244245109 

Tho popularity of Mr. Lyster's company appears even to defy the operation of counter influences so powerful as political excitement and bad weather, for the "Scottish festival" of last evening at the Theatre Royal was patronised to an extent which left a large surplus of candidates for seats in the house . . . Madame Escott, Miss G. Hodson, and Messrs. Squires, F. Lyster, Trevor and Farquharson were the exponents of the vocal portion of the entertainment, and Mr. Coleman Jacobs rendered good service as accompnnyist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lucy Escott (vocalist); Georgia Hodson (vocalist); Henry Squires (vocalist); Frank Trevor (vocalist), Fred Lyster (vocalist); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus (18 October 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5705147 

The Wray Family, or "Little Nightingales," made their reappearance at the Assembly-rooms, Brighton, on Wednesday evening last, before a crowded audience, and were assisted by the gratuitous services of a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs. The programme consisted of a good selection of songs and part songs . . . These young people have certainly improved since their last appearance, and have never been heard to greater advantage. Several of their songs and choruses were enthusiastically encored . . . Miss Mortley sang "Merry is the greenwood" with much credit and effect; and Mr. Beaumont's rendering of Balfe's "Riflemen form" called forth a rapturous encore. Mr. Coleman Jacobs presided at the pianoforte, and accompanied the "Little Nightingales" in a manner deserving much praise. We notice that the next performance will be in Williamstown, on Monday evening next, and that the same programme will be adopted.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wray family (juvenile musicians); Sarah Mortley (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (vocalist)

"TOWN TALK", The Herald (7 June 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244227165 

Amongst the cases heard at the St. Kilda Police Court, yesterday, was a summons taken out by Honoria Reardon, against Mr. Coleman Jacobs, a professor of music in the district, for the recovery of L5 for two months' wages as general servant. It appeared that the plaintiff had been in the employ of defendant a month and eight days, when, as alleged, owing to the ill treatment she received from her mistress, she was compelled to leave. When applied to, the defendant had refused to pay her the wages due. The Bench (Messrs. Cowderoy and Nankivell) awarded L3 7s 6d, being payment for the time plaintiff was in the defendant's service, with 4s 6d costs. Mr. Jacobs appears unfortunate in his selection of domestics, he having been summoned on several previous occasions under similar circumstances.

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 September 1862), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5722253 

PIANO and SINGING - Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS, nephew of the celebrated Henry Russell, continues to give LESSONS on PIANO and SINGING. Apsley House, Acland street, St. Kilda.

"THE ORPHEUS UNION", The Herald (1 September 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244295497 

The members of this musical association gave their second subscription concert of the present season last night, at St. George's Hall, in the presence of a numerous audience . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs performed a fantasia upon the pianoforte, his principal theme being Balfe's graceful melody "We may be happy yet." Mr. Jacobs showed he possessed great executive powers, by dashing off a series of variations of the most formidable description. A tumultuous demand for the repetition of the piece brought back the performer to the piano, and he responded by playing another piece of a similar kind, and which was equally successful . . . As a whole the concert was highly successful, and the Orpheus Union are quite entitled to consider their society on the high road to great popularity.

ASSOCIATIONS: Oprheus Union (association); St. George's Hall (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus (18 January 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5742632 

The concert at the Botanic-gardens on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the sufferers by the recent floods, was a decided success in a musical point of view, but pecuniarily it failed to realizo the good intentions of its projectors . . . Mr. Coleman Jacobs presided at the pianoforte, and to his unwearied labours in making the preliminary arrangements for the concert, as well as to tbe judicious manner in which he accompanied the vocalists, much of the success of the entertainment was due. We regret to hear that, notwithstanding some of the artistes gave their services, the proceeds of the concert will not pay the expenses . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Botanic Gardens (Melbourne venue)

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (23 July 1864), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5750915 

Charles Coleman Jacobs, of St. Kilda, musician. Causes of insolvency - Falling off of business, bad debts, loss by sale of furniture, and pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £284 7s. 9d.; assets, £20 ; deficiency, £264 7s. 9d. Mr. Moore, official assignee.

[18 April 1866] "MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA", The musical times [London, England] (1 July 1866), 341

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=NFpGAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA341 (DIGITISED)

. . . ON the 18th [April] an excellent Concert was given in the Town Hall, Prahran, for the benefit of the Building Fund of the New Presbyterian Church, South Yarra. Mr. Charles Edward Horsley, Mr. Coleman Jacobs, Mr. Schott, and Herr Leide [Siede] gave their professional services . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (pianist); James Arthur Schott (oboe); Julius Siede (flute); Prahran Town Hall (venue)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (12 June 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112862837 

Mr. Coleman Jacobs, pianist, whose pianoforte performances at the Mechanics' lnsiitute, a short time since, afforded much pleasure to connoisseurs, intends (we perceive by advertisement) settling in Ballarat as a teacher of music.

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 March 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5812035 

Coleman Jacobs, of Ballarat, musician. Causes of insolvency - Losses in mining, and falling-off in employment as a teacher of music. Liabilities, £401 11s.; assets, £65; deficiency, £336 11s.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (7 January 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112857529 

PIANOFORTE and SINGING. - Mr. COLEMAN JACOBS has VACANCIES for Pupils. Rudimental and Finishing. 158 Dana-street.

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 July 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8543199

PIANOFORTE And SINGING - Mr. Coleman Jacobs (the celebrated pianist) has VACANCIES for for PUPILS Brasch, 80 Elizabeth-street.

"Deaths", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 July 1885), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191195372 

JACOBS - On the 4th of July, at his residence, Grey-street, East Melbourne, Coleman Jacobs, professor of music, aged 58 years, after a long and painful illness.

"DEATHS", The Age (14 August 1907), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198614833 

JACOBS. - On the 11th August, at her late residence, 86 Gipps-street, East Melbourne, Edith Annie, relict of the late Coleman Jacobs. Interred privately 13th August. Home papers please copy.

Extant musical works:

The young hero schottische (1878)

The young hero schottische composed by Coleman Jacobs, dedicated by permission to Mr. Thomas R. Pearce, the gallant survivor of the "Loch Ard" (Melbourne: Published in aid of the "Loch Ard" fund; Messieurs Roberts, professors of dancing, &c., [1878])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8036190 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-167796225 (DIGITISED)

https://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/151820 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Roberts and sons (dancing masters); Thomas Richard Pearce (survivor); Loch Ard (shipwreck, 1 March 1878)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (25 July 1878), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5941377

NEW SCHOTTISCHE "THE YOUNG HERO,"
Composed by COLEMAN JACOBS, With Registered Photograph,
Just Published, In Aid of tho Loch Ard Fund.
Dedicated by Permission to Mr. Thos. R Pearce,
By MESSIEURS ROBERTS, Professors of Dancing,
82 Collins street East. Now Ready - Price 3s.

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (26 July 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246223028 

Mr. Coleman Jacobs, - a musician, well-known in Melbonrne, has composed a pleasing and taking piece of music, entitled "The Yonng Hero Schottische," dedicated to Mr. Thomas Pearce. It is well lithographed, and the frontispiece has an excellent photograph of the rescuer of Miss Carmichael.

""PUBLICATIONS," The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (6 August 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8966321

. . . Messrs. Roberts, the well-known professors of dancing in Melbourne, have just published "The Young Hero Schottische," composed by Mr. Coleman Jacobs, dedicated by permission to Mr. Thomas Pearce, and published in aid of the Loch Ard fund. A photograph of the hero adorns the front page . . .

JACOBS, John (John JACOBS; alias John Julien HAMILTON; alias John Hamilton JACOB [sic], John JACOB; Mr. JACOB; but usually Mr. JACOBS)

Actor, vocalist, violinist, theatrical manager, publican, convict, emancipist

Born England, 4 June 1796; son of Isaac JACOBS (d. 1835)
Convicted (bigamy), Guildford Assizes, Surrey, England, 17 July 1826 (7 years transportation)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 31 July 1827 (convict per Governor Ready, from England, 26 March)
Married Charlotte GILL, St. David's church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 12 July 1835
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1841 and until 1842 or later
Active Bombay (Mumbai), India, by 1851 or earlier until 1867 or later

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Hamilton+Jacobs+b1796 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1836946 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACOBS-John-Hamilton (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

England and Europe (to 1827):

Marriages solemnized in the house of H.B.M.'s Ambassador in Paris in the year 1825; register page 135; UK National Archives, RG33/63/135

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=S2/GBOR/MISCBMDS/RG33-63/00081 (PAYWALL)

No. 405 / John Julien Hamilton widower of the parish of [blank] in the city of Glasgow, North Britain,
and Frances Vitellis Raspaldo, Widow, of the parish of Alphick in the county of Worcester
were married in this house by license this [10 May 1825] . . .

[News], Hampshire Telegraph [England] (14 November 1825), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000069/18251114/010/0004 (PAYWALL)

A person of dashing appearance, beautifully mustachioed, who signed his name the Hon. Capt. Hamilton, attended by his chere amie, had agreed for the purchase of an elegant little estate (Oak Lodge, near Emsworth), for the sum of 4,000 guineas. The money was lodged (and it is said remains) in the banking house of Grant and Co. Portwmouth, and the purchase was to be completed on Thursday. On Wednesday evening the arrival of an officer from the Marshal of the King's Bench prison, accompanied by the real wife of the intended purchaser, frustrated the business, and he was, in the name of John Jacobs, made prisoner, and taken off to the Court of the King's Bench, the rules of which he is supposed to have broken. - Morn. Herald.

"POLICE. CHARGE OF BIGAMY", London Courier and Evening Gazette (12 December 1825), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001476/18251212/018/0004 (PAYWALL)

On Saturday John Jacobs, alias the Hon. Captain Hamilton, was brought before L. B. Allen, Esq. under the authority of a Habeas Corpus writ, he being a prisoner within the rules of the King's Bench obtained at the instance of Mrs. Frances Vittellio Raspaldi, to whom he was married last May, in Paris, at his Britannic Majesty's Ambassador's house, and by whom he was now charged with having contracted marriage with her, having at the same time a lawful wife living . . .
Mary Eyre, the first witness, was called with a view of proving that a marriage took place between Mr. Jacobs and a young girl, her friend, named Dorothea Donovan, at Cove, in the county of Cork, but she seemed to have lost all recollection of dates; and after a long examination, the magistrate was of the opinion that she did not establish sufficiently the first marriage . . .
Lieut. Richard Butler was then called and examined. - I know the prisoner very well. I am an officer in an Infantry Regiment, I was formerly in the - Guards. The prisoner was married to Miss Catharine Fitzgerald, a beautiful and young lady, on the 23d of January, 1817, at the Church of St. Michael's Bath, I know the day well, it being the one on which I was married myself. The marriage between the prisoner and Miss Fitzgerald, as mine, was solemnized according to the forms of the Established Church. I know that Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs lived together as man and wife a considerable time, I have seen them together, both in Dublin and in London. I have not seen Mrs. Jacobs, she Who was married at Bath, recently . . .
Mr. Butler . . . then handed in the following certificate: -
British Embassy, Paris. Certificate of Marriage. I hereby certify, that John Julian Hamilton, widower, of the parish of -, in the city of Glasgow, North Britain, and Frances Vittellio Raspaldi, widow, of the parish of Alphick, in the county of Worcester, were married in the house of his Britannic Majesty's Ambassador, Paris . . . this [10 May 1825] . . .

"SURREY ASSIZES . . . CROWN SIDE", The palladium [London, England] (19 March 1826), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003011/18260319/017/0006 (PAYWALL)

John Jacobs, alias John Julian Hamilton, was indicted for intermarrying with Catherine Fitzgerald, spinster, at St. Michael's, Bath, on the 23d January, 1817, his first wife, Dorothea Donovan, being then alive. The prisoner was a young man of fashionable appearance, and wore a formidable pair of mustachios. Mr. Brodrick opened the case for the prosecution, and statcd that it was conducted at the instance of a Lady named Frances Vitales Raspaldo, the widow of an Italian, and with whom the prisoner was supposed to have formed a third matrimonial alliance.
Mr. Benjamin Jones, brother to Mrs. Raspaldo, produced an examined copy of the register of the marriage of prisoner with Dothera Donovan, at Cove, Cork, on the 5th April, 1813, at the church of St. Union, in that parish . . . The prisoner was married by the name of John Jacobs . . .
Mr. Isaac Jacobs, a glass manufacturer of Bristol, father of the prisoner, was then called by the prisoner's Counsel, to show that at the time of the first marriage he was an infant, under the age of twenty-one, and that it had taken place without the consent of parents. He stated that the prisoner was his son, and was born on the of 4th of June, 1796, and wanted five years and two months of being twenty-one [sic], at the time of his marriage with Miss Donovan . . .
The Jury under the Learned Judge's direction, found the prisoner Guilty, and the judgment was postponed.

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Jacobs (father, died Bristol, 1835)

"GUILDFORD ASSIZES. BIGAMY. THE KING v. JOHN JACOBS", The representative [London, England] (24 July 1826), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002759/18260724/044/0004 (PAYWALL)

This defendant had been convicted at the last Assizes for this county, before Mr. Baron Graham, of feloniously intermarrying with Catharine Fitzgerald, his first wife, Dorothy Thompson, being then alive. Upon the trial a question arose as to the validity of the first marriage (which took place in Ireland), on the ground that the defendant was under age at the time he contracted that marriage, and that it was solemnized without the assent of his father . . . The defendant was now put to the bar, when Mr. Justice HOLROYD delivered the opinion of the twelve Judges to be, that the first marriage was good . . . and therefore . . . they were of opinion that the defendant's conviction was right. The defendant was then asked what he had to say why he should not receive judgment of death? He said nothing, but on his knees prayed the benefit of the statute making the offence clergyable. Mr. Justice HOLROYD then told the prisoner, that considering all the particular circumstances of his case, which was, as he understood, attended with great aggravation, his Learned Brother GRAHAM thought the proper sentence to be pronounced was, that for his offence the prisoner should be transported beyond seas for the term of seven years, and his Lordship accordingly awarded and adjudged that sentence.

See also, Leman Rede, The royal rake, and the adventures of Alfred Cherterton (London: Chapman and Elcoate, 1842), 257 footnote

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=37ZGAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA257 (DIGITISED)

Mr. Jacobs Hamilton, a "gentleman upon town" that hundreds must remember; he was the son of Isaac Jacobs, a glass dealer in Bristol. He (Jacobs Hamilton) married, when but a boy, Dora Donovan (one of the beautiful Miss Donovans), sister to a Mrs. Drummond and a Mrs. Cross. Mr. John Jacobs, alias the Hon. John Julian Hamilton, married Frances Vitalez Rispaldo, and Catherine Fitzgerald, "his first wife, Dorothea Donovan, being then alive." The case was clear; his letters were intercepted, in which, addressing his first wife, he drolly signed himself her "most faithful JACK." He was, after a case reserved for the judges, sent abroad. Mr. Jacobs Hamilton was one of the many persons who some years since turned transportation literally into enjoyment.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Leman Rede (author)

Hobart and Launceston, VDL (TAS) (1827-38):

Convict record, John Jacobs, per Governor Ready, 1827; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1405107

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1405107 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-23/CON31-1-23P134 (DIGITISED)

No. 328 / Jacobs Jno. / Governor Ready / [tried] 17 July 1826 = 7 [years] / Transp'd for "Bigamy" . . .
I was last living at Emsworth on a property of my own near Portsmouth called Oak Lodge / "Married", Protestant . . .

[News], Launceston Advertiser [VDL (TAS)] (3 May 1830), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84775090 

Mr. Archibald Thorn, a settler at Pleasant Hills, was charged by Mr. P. W. Welsh, with harbouring and employing prisoners of the crown. A bold, impudent, unblushing fellow, of the name John Jacobs, who calls himself the son of a Nobleman, (and if so the breed has sadly degenerated), deposed, that he was, in March last, an overseer of lime-burners at Middle Arm, that he contracted with Mr. Thorn to collect 20 tons bark, and with the greatest effrontery, he [depos]ed, that he kept 6 or 7 men of the gang under his care stripping this bark, and that he also employed them to take it on board a ship in the river, 5 of them at a time; it was also in evidence, that this overseer, Jacobs, left the gang he had charge of [???] he went a distance of 24 miles, and [???] he passed himself as a free man to Mr. Thom. This clearly shews that Jacobs is [???]rly unfit to be placed in any situation of trust or confidence, because, any prisoner who passes himself off as a free man doubly [annou]nces his crime; and, on his own shewing the gang of men under his care was employed by him for his sole profit, to the [great] injury of the Government, and in direct contravention of positive orders. We have uniformly observed, that these sons of great men, such as Lords or Nobles, are universally the worst of crown servants, and they almost always contrive to excite commotion by pretending they have been officers in the army.

"Friday's Gazette", The Colonist and Van Diemen's Land Commercial and Agricultural Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (23 July 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201158159 

Certificates [of freedom]. - To . . . John Jacobs . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Austral-Asiatic Review [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (10 December 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232475840 

Considerable public expectation is excited by the extensive preparations making by Mr. Cameron, the active proprietor of the New Theatre, for the opening the campaign on Monday week the 23rd Inst. The Wardrobe is entirely new, and equally extensive and costly, and also the stage properties of every sort. Mr. Cameron is a very respectable actor, and Mrs. Cameron was for some years the leading star of the Norwich Company, and performed also with much eclat at the Bath and Cheltenham Theatres. Mr. Jacobs the comic actor of the Company is extremely clever, both as a singer and performer, and we are convinced will become a great favorite. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are also engaged, the former as Stage Manager, to which he is perfectly competent having acted as such at more than one of the London Minor Theatres, and Mrs. Taylor will be a great acquistion in the Vocal Department. Upon the whole we consider the Hohart Town Theatricals will be infinitely superior (judging from the reports in the Journals) to those at Sydney, aII engaged being zealous in the extreme to deserve the public support.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson and Cordelia Cameron (actors, arrived September 1833, per Lochiel); John and Maria Taylor (arrived October 1833, per Lonach); Theatre Freemason's Tavern (Hobart venue)

"THE THEATRE", The Austral-Asiatic Review (31 December 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232475903 

There is a new Era in Van Diemen's Land. Public amusements have opened upon us in as great variety as in so limited a population could be possibly expected . . . This being then the commencement of a new Era, we shall devote more than the space we usually spare to such subjects to our notice of the opening of the Theatre on Tuesday evening. The proprietor is a Mr. Cameron, a gentleman of excellent family in Scotland - brought up and educated in a manner appropriate to his station in life . . . Mr. Cameron has been extremely fortunate - host of strength as is no doubt his own, and Mrs. Cameron's ability, and especially the versatility of talent of the latter, yet it was singularly advantageous to him that Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, both "regulars" from the London boards, should have arrived at the same time. Mr. Fenton also is an old London performer, and Mr. Jacobs possesses many most useful qualifications. He is an excellent comic actor - plays with much skill on the violin - sings well, being a good theoretical musician, and possesses all the necessary qualifications for "an actor of all work," so useful in a small company . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Fenton (actor)

"THE THEATRE", The Independent [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (25 June 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233687542 

Last night "Clari," and "Of Age To-Morrow," was [sic] successfully performed at the Theatre, to a very large and respectable assembly . . . Mrs. Cameron sang delightfully, and was encored, as was Mr. Jacobs, who sang well.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre British Hotel (Launceston venue)

[Advertisement], The Independent (6 September 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233687786 

THEATRE, LAUNCESTON. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. JACOB.
ON TUESDAY EVENING, 9TH SEPTEMBER, 1834,
Will be presented, the Comedy of THE HEIR AT LAW.
In the course of the Evening, Mr. Jacob WILL STAND THE HERCULEAN MODELS, At exhibited by Mr. DUCROW, at "Astley's."
SEVERAL SONGS, Messrs. JACOB & JORDAN.
To conclude with the Farce of MONSIEUR TONSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Jordan (actor, vocalist); Andrew Ducrow (British circus performer and proprietor)

"THE THEATRE", The Independent (10 September 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233687801 

We were much gratified at observing that our Theatre was crowded to overflowing yesterday evening, for the benefit of Mr. Jacob. The Play of "The Heir at Law" went off much better than on any former occasion here. Mr. Jacob as "Lord Duberly," and Mr. Spencer as "Dr. Pangloss," were inimitable . . . Mr. Jacob stood the "Herculean Models" admirably. His Song, "The Horn of Chase," was encored, and rapturously applauded. Mrs. Cameron's Song of "Buy a Broom," and Mr. Jordan's " Life in London," were very good . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Spencer (actor)

MUSIC: The horn of chase ["To join the chase at break of day . . ."] by the composer Carl (Charles) Gilfert (d. 1829), the song introduced first by Phillips, and then by John Braham into the 1825 London production of Weber's Der Freischutz;
see [Advertisement], Dublin Evening Post [Ireland] (2 April 1825), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000435/18250402/017/0002 (PAYWALL)

NEW MUSIC. THE HORN OF CHASE; the celebrated Polacca, composed by Carl Gilfert of Prague, and introduced by Mr. Philipps with the greatest applause, in De Weber's celebrated Romantic Opera of Der Freischutz . . .

"THEATRICALS", Launceston Advertiser (11 September 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84775956 

Mr. Jacobs had a full benefit at the Theatre on Tuesday night; and we learn that his brother actors intend giving him another night on Friday. Jacob is a good actor, has exerted himself a great deal, and being embarrassed in his pecuniary concerns, we shall be glad to hear that his second benefit is a bumper.

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (11 September 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84775963 

THEATRE, LAUNCESTON. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. JACOBS.
TO-MORROW EVENING, September 12th, The Comedy of She Stoops to Conquer.
Song - "The Slave" - Mr. JACOB. Duet by Messrs. JACOBS and JORDAN.
To conclude with the Farce of THE CITIZEN.

MUSIC: Sons of freedom, hear my story [". . . Pity and protect the slave"] (Henry Bishop, in The slave)

"Domestic Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (18 November 1834), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647923 

The example, set by Mr. Levy, has stimulated our Theatrical Corps, and has induced Mr. Peck to get up something like an evening's entertainment for Thursday next. The play bills announce, that Mr. and Mrs. Mackay will assist, as, also, Mr. Jacobs. We shall be happy to witness Mr. and Mrs. Mackay again performing on the boards of the Argyle Theatre . . . On Thursday next, we say, Mr. and Mrs. Mackay are to perform in the "Cure for the Heart ache" and "Monsieur Tonson." Mr. Jacobs will also perform in the same pieces - in the latter, the part assigned to him is Monsieur Morbleu, which character, we understand, he is perfectly master of - he will also exhibit an imitation of some of the ancient statues - this is something truly novel in Hobart Town, and will, doubtless, please the audience . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Barnett Levey (theatrical manager from Sydney); George Peck (violinist); Angus and Frances Mackay (actors); Theatre Argyle Rooms (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (18 November 1834), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8647925 

THEATRE ARGYLE ROOMS Will be opened for one Evening only,
under the Superintendence of MR. PECK,
On which occasion MR. JACOBS Will make his first appearance on this Stage in two of his most favorite Characters . . .
After the Play - Lo Studio, or the Living Statues, By MR. JACOBS . . .
SONG - "Gaily still my moments roll," - MR. JACOBS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Who deeply drinks the wine ["Gaily still my moments roll . . ."] (John Emdin)

"THEATRICALS", Launceston Advertiser (20 November 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84774612 

The Stranger was acted on Tuesday night, Mr. Cameron taking the principal character and Mrs. Cameron the part of Mrs. Haller . . . Jacob has left indeed, and was missed as Solomon; but then this gent requires more pay than the public can afford to give him - and so the evil of his absence is less than that of his presence . . .

"HOBART TOWN POLICE REPORT", Trumpeter General (21 November 1834), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172896195 

Mr. Henry Lewis, of dancing celebrity, appeared to complain of the herculean posture master, Mr. John Julian Hamilton Jacobs, who, as it was presented, had taken umbrage at the dancing master’s familiar intercourse with two Ladies of intimate acquaintance with the gladiator, who had threatened the dancing master with a kick or two, or rather a new step, if ever he saw him hopping after the ladies again. The huge appearancance of the gladiator, and his terrific threats had so frightened tbe pour dancing master, that he was ready to swear his life was in danger. Mr. Gunn, the presiding Magistrate, treated the matter as too contemptable for notice, and both dancing master and posture master were left to adjust their matters on another stage.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Lewis (dancing master)

[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, Mesdame 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 (of Sydney, as above); John Philip Deane (theatre proprietor, Argyle Rooms); William Penphrase and wife (actors); Jane Hodges (actor); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue); however, there is no other evidence that Jacobs was among the party of actors that sailed for Sydney

"The Theatre", The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (2 January 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200329029 

On Tuesday last [30 December], the comedy of the "Poor Gentleman," was performed - we regret to say to a very thin, but highly respectable house. The characters were sustained with much credit to the performers generally. Mr. Cameron's Worthington, was dignified and natural; Jacobs, in Sir Robert Bramble, certainly made the most of a good part . . . Between the pieces, Jacob's sang "The Horn of Chase" in good style; and the entertainments concluded with the now worn out farce of "The Rendezvous," which was not very well played.

[News], The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (19 June 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200328897 

The Theatre has been open during the last fortnight for the benefit of the Performers, and a considerable variety presented to the Public. The opera of Der Freischutz, for Mr. Deane's benefit, was got up in good style, allowing for the disadvantages the actors have to combat, and the smallness of the stage for such exhibitions. Mrs. Clarke, as Agnes, astonished by the correctness of her recitative, and was justly applauded in the long and arduous scene when awaiting the arrival of her lover. Jacobs' Casper was excellent; and Peck, from his thorough knowledge of music, supported the difficult character of Rhodolph with great effect . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Philip Deane (manager, musician, as above); Anne Clarke (actor, vocalist); George Peck (vocalist, violinist)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (12 May 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648192 

NOVELTY. For the Benefit of MR. SPENCER. ON WEDNESDAY EVENING . . .
SONGS: "To win the Love of Thee," Mrs. Clarke.
"The Horn of Chase". Mr. Jacobs . . .

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (23 June 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8648269 

Theatre, Hobart Town. Positively the last night,
for the BENEFIT of MR. AUSTIN . . . FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, June the 26th, 1835,
upon which occasion will be presented (for the first time in this Colony)
Sheridan's celebrated and much admired Comedy of THE RIVALS.
Captain Absolute, MR. SPENCER. Sir Anthony Absolute, MR. JACOBS . . .
AFTER WHICH, A favorite Song by an Amateur, a Member of the Dublin Amateur Theatrical Club . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Austin (actor)

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. David's Hobart Town in the county of Buckingham in the year 1835; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:821543; RGD36/1/2 no 2761

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/821543 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD36-1-2/RGD36-1-2P178 (DIGITISED)

No. 2761 / John Hamilton Jacob of this parish Widower and Charlotte Gill of this parish Widow
were married in this church by banns this [12 July 1835] . . . In the presence of Richard Jordan, Jane Gill . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Jordan (actor, vocalist, as above)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (15 August 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65949423 

NOTICE. JOHN JACOBS, having obtained a
License for the BRITISH HOTEL, has the honor to announce . . .
that the House is now open . . . John Jacobs, has also the honor to state,
that the Saloon of the Theatre is opened with Tea, Coffee, Fruit, Confectionary, and other Refreshments.
British Hotel, Wellington Street. August 15, 1835.

"FROM THE HOBART TOWN GAZETTE. Thursday, Oct. 8, 1835 . . . INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICE, Oct. 6, 1835", Launceston Advertiser (15 October 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84774913 

Each of the undermentioned parties residing in the division of the island of Van Diemen's Land commonly called Cornwall have applied for and obtained a license to retail Wines and Spirits, &c., for the period ending the 29th day of September in the year now next ensuing, provided it be not forfeited before such day: -
. . . John Hamilton Jacob, British Hotel, Launceston . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (24 October 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65952810 

THEATRE, Launceston. MR. LEE . . .
his BENEFIT . . . IS FIXED FOR TUESDAY NEXT, October 27, 1835 . . .
SONG - PITY AND PROTECT THE SLAVE - MR. JACOBS . . .
J. MEREDITH, Stage Manager. MR. LEFFLER, Leader of the Orchestra . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor); John Meredith (actor, manager); Edmund Leffler (musician)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (31 October 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65952220 

ADVERTISEMENT. TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN JACOB, one of the Company of Comedians, under the former management of Mr. Sampson Cameron,
begs most respectfully to entreat the favorable indulgence of the Public, and his friends,
until a refutation of the Manager's unfounded calumny, can be honestly, justly, and honorably published.
Oct. 31, 1835.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (21 November 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65952588 

Last Night, AT THE THEATRE, Launceston,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MESSRS. LEE AND SPENCER . . .
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1835 . . .
SONG, Dashing White Sergeant, MRS. CAMERON.
DUET, Beggars and Ballad Singers, MESSRS. JACOB AND JORDAN . . .

MUSIC: Beggars and ballad singers ["There's a diff'rence to be seen 'twixt a beggar and a queen . . ."] (song)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (28 November 1835), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65949896 

(ADVERTISEMENT.) TO Mr. SAMSON CAMERON,
SIR, - In continuation of my address to you of last week, I now call upon you, Sir, to point out the (as you are pleased to term it) "disgraceful conduct of some of your performers, whose behaviour, and not your own extravagancies, had brought on your present embarrassment, and to which you were obliged to submit." I again repeat my desire, nay, dare you to the proof of the charge you thus unfeelingly throw upon a body of men, that, in your conscience, you know, have exerted, and more than devoted to your interest and benefit, their best abilities, their time, their every energy . . . and to sum up the whole, in the very face of the indentures under which we were bound, refuse me the scenery, dresses, &c., &c., of the Theatre at my Benefit, put a lock upon the house until you extorted a false balance of £6 19s. and £3 for the bare walls of the room. Now, Sir, as a creditor of yours, I demand to know, and shall, before a Commissioner, what have you done with all these monies, independent of the [sum] a week you are now receiving as rent . . . I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
JOHN JACOB. British Hotel, Nov. 20, 1835.

"THE THEATRE", The Tasmanian [Hobart Town] (4 December 1835), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232801179 

An address from Mr. Jacobs the comedian, in answer to a very illadvised published letter from Mr. Cameron, has been forwarded to us for insertion. We forbear to insert it, out of the respect to Mrs. Cameron, in which we believe that lady is generally held. Mr. Jacobs however seems to have abundantly vindicated both himself and his theatrical brethren. We understand he is comfortably settled in the British Hotel at Launceston. Mr. Cameron has returned to Hobart Town . . .

"FROM THE HOBART TOWN GAZETTE. Friday, October 14, 1836 . . . INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICE . . . Oct. 12, 1836", Launceston Advertiser (20 October 1836), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84753493 

Each of the undermentioned patties residing in the division of the Island of Van Diemen's Land commonly called Cornwall, has applied for, and obtained a license to retail wines and spifits, &c. . . .: -
. . . John Hamilton Jacob, Freemasons' Tavern, Launceston . . .

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (22 October 1836), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65950665 

Freemason's Tavern. MR. JACOB,
BEGS to announce his next Evening's Amusement,
for WEDNESDAY next, the 26th Oct., when will be presented
CAREY'S ADMIRED FARCE OF THE CONTRIVANCES.
AFTER WHICH, A COMIC SONG, AND A Comic Dance, in Character,
BY MESSRS. HOLLIS AND BROWNE.
THE WHOLE TO CONCLUDE WITH THE MAYOR OF GARRETT.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hollis (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (9 September 1837), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65951104 

In the Matter of the Insolvency of John Hamilton Jacob, of Saint John-street, Launceston, in the Island of Van Diemen's Land, Licensed Victualler . . .

"Local Intelligence", Bent's News and Tasmanian Register [Hobart Town] (17 March 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233325179 

The Theatre has closed for this season, but will re-open for the ensuing season on St. Patrick's Day, vide advertisement. Although most of the performers have proceeded to Sydney, the Lessees have succeeded in procuring a number of new performers and amateurs, among the former that old favorite, Mr. Jacob.

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (9 August 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84753087 

Munyard and Jacobs' Imitations, ON FRIDAY EVENING.
MR. MUNYARD, in apologising to the Inhabitants of Launceston and its vicinity,
for the failure in many points of his last Entertainment . . .
solicits their countenance and support for a second attempt,
which he feels convinced will not be again subjected to disappointment,
as Mr. Jacobs has kindly consented to give his assistance on this occasion,
who will sustain some of his old and favorite Characters . . .
Mr. Best's Long Room, corner of Wellington and Frederick-streets . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mark Munyard (actor)

Sydney, NSW (by late 1838 to mid 1842 or later):

Report of the brig William, arrived Sydney, 16 December 1838, from Launceston, 10 December; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1210/records/4270493 

. . . [Mr.] John Jacobs . . .

"SHIP NEWS", Commercial Journal and Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (19 December 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226460549 

From Launceston, late on Sunday night, whence she sailed the 10th instant, the brig William , 149 tons, Captain John Thorn, with a cargo of Colonial produce. Passengers, cabin - Mr. R. Campbell, Jun., Mr. Joseph Pettingall, Mr. John Jacobs . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald [NSW] (24 December 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12858141 

Royal Victoria Theatre, PITT-STREET.
THIS EVENING, Monday, December 24, 1838, will be presented, for the first time at this Theatre,
the laughable farce, in two acts entitled THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM.
Squire Aldwinkle by Mr. Jacobs, from the Hobart Town and Launceston Theartres,
first appearance in this Colony.
After which (for the second time in this Colony), a farce called The Man with the Carpet Bag.
In the course of the evening, Mr, Jacobs will sing "The Horn of Chase," in character.
To conclude with the favorite farce, called MONSIEUR TONSON.
Monsieur Morbleau - Mr. Jacobs. J. LAZAR, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

"THE VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (27 December 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2551773 

A Mr. Jacobs, "from the Hobart Town and Launceston Theatres," as the bills have it, made his first appearance before a Sydney audience, on Monday evening last as Squire Aldwinkle, in the SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM, and as Marbleau, in MONSIEUR TONSON. We also heard him sing the song of the Horn of Chase. Of Jacob's abilities as an actor, we do not intend to speak until we have seen him again. We are, however, inclined to think favourably of him. Jacobs was received by the audience very flatteringly. We hope he will prove that their apparent confidence in his abilities as an actor, has not been misplaced.

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (31 December 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32162396 

On Monday evening last, a gentleman from the Hobart Town and Launceston Theatres, of the name of Jacobs appeared at our Theatre for the first time. The parts selected by the debutant were Aldwinkle in the Spectre Bridegroom, and Morbleu in the farce of Monsieur Tonson. The famous song of The Horn of Chase, was also announced to be sung by Mr. Jacobs, between the interlude and the after-piece. On Mr. Jacobs' appearance, he was greeted with that applause which is always bestowed by a Sydney audience by way of encouragement on every new comer at his or her first entre . . .

[News], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (1 January 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862969 

Mr. Jacob, the Van Diemen's Land comedian, is engaged at the Victoria, and makes his second appearance this evening . . .

"Mr. Jacobs", The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (15 January 1839), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232476921 

We copy the following from the Sydney Monitor. - Mr. Jacob, the Matthews of the Southern hemisphere, we will not say the Hobart Town Liston, has arrived from Launceston. The object or Mr. Jacobs is said to be that of procuring a small company for the town of Launceston. We suspect a good salary would tempt Mr. J. to amalgamate himself with our Sydney corps dramatique.

"THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (16 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32162569 

performances of Saturday night were All for Love, or, The Lost Pleiad, and The Station House . . . The Station House is an amusing trifle . . . Mr. Jacobs played Mellifleur, a French officer and a rival to Quill, in but an indifferent manner. Probably his spirits were damped by the failure of the song between the pieces, The Death of Nelson, for a more egregious burlesque we never heard. He did not know either the air or the words. We would, in sober sadness, recommend Mr. Jacobs to leave the vocal department to other hands. Mrs. Clarke's Arab Steed followed, and was well received. Mr. Jacobs is under a complete delusion in fancying he can sing in public. He may please his friends in his own parlour, but to attempt singing first-rate songs is quite ludicrous. Mr. Jacobs seems troubled with the same quality of mind which induced a late actor in Sydney to write to London before he quitted us, "that he was the Keane of New South Wales, and performed to splendid houses the first-rate tragic characters."

MUSIC: The death of Nelson (Braham); O give me but my Arab steed (Hodson)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (5 April 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12857931 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. THIS EVENING, April 5, 1839,
the French Operatic Company will have the honor of representing
THE DINNER TO MADELON, or, THE EAR CLIPPER, a Vaudeville in one Act, by Desaugiers.
Characters, - Benoit, a returned citizen, M. Henry; Vincent, his friend, M. Minard;
Corporal, Mr. Jacobs; Maddon, Benoit's servant, Madame Minard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Monsiuer Henry (actor); Madame and Monsieur Minard (actors); French Operatic Company (troupe)

[Advertisement], The Australian (11 April 1839), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36862828 

SIMMONS'S BENEFIT NIGHT. Royal Victoria Theatre . . .
On THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1839 . . .
A MELANGE Of Vocal and Instrumental Music . . .
Song - "Horn of Chase," by Mr. Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Simmons (actor, vocalist)

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32164114 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. GROVE'S BENEFIT.
WHIT MONDAY, MAY 20TH, 1839 . . .
SONG - he Horn of Chase - Mr. JACOBS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel Parsons Grove (actor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (23 May 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2547729 

Royal Victoria Theatre, PITT-STREET.
FITZGERALD AND HOLLIS'S BENEFIT . . . This Evening, May 23 . . .
Song - Gaily still my moments roll, MR. JACOBS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Dennis Fitzgerald (actor, dancer)

"THEATRICALS", Commercial Journal and Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (26 June 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226454717 

The Victoria opens for the ensuing season on Monday next . . . Mr. Lazar still continues the office of manager . . . Jacobs cuts the profession like a man of spirit, because the offer made him does not correspond with his own estimation of his talents . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (29 June 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2550844 

The Victoria opens for the season on Monday evening next, front which time the performances will only take place three times a week. It is said that one of our oldest favorites, Mrs. Clarke, has declined an engagement, as has also Mr. Jacobs, on account of a proposed reduction of salary, and that she intends to take her departure shortly for England, by the way of India . . .

"Insolvent Debtors' Court . . . SATURDAY, NOV. 27", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (30 November 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2555162 

. . . John Hamilton Jacobs, farm overseer, imprisoned at the suit of George Huggett, was discharged, having made an arrangement with the detaining creditor . . .

[Advertisement], Australasian Chronicle (8 January 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31734664 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MRS. THOMSON . . .
her BENEFIT is fixed for MONDAY next, January 10, 1842 . . .
At the conclusion of the Drama, "The Horn of Chase" (by particular desire), Mr. Jacobs . . .
C. KNOWLES, Stage Manager. T. SIMES, Acting Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Martha Thomson (actor); Conrad Knowles (actor, manager); Thomas Simes (actor, manager)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (26 January 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12873456 

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC THEATRE, HUNTER-STREET, SYDNEY,
WILL OPEN THIS EVENING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1842.
The Fifty-Fourth Anniversary of the Foundation of the Colony.
SIGNOR DALLE CASE, in announcing the Opening of his Theatre . . .
PART III. MR. LAROSIERE, the MAN-TORTOISE!!!
Just arrived from England, will astonish the audience, by numerous extraordinary and indescribable positions and contortions of his limbs and body: -
to be followed by a Song, "The Horn of Chase," by Mr. Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Luigi Dalle Case (acrobat, manager); Olympic Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (31 January 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12873518 

BILLY BUTTON!! AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC THEATRE, HUNTER-STREET.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 31ST, 1842 . . .
Braham's admired Song "Tis but Fancy's Sketch," by Mr. JACOBS.
EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS by Signor Dalle Case, Mr. King, Larosiere, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Holland, and the young Brazilians.
Mr. PHILLIPS will dance the celebrated Bolero, from the "Marriage of Figaro."
To conclude with BILLY BUTTON'S JOURNEY TO PARRAMATTA.
Billy Button (on a pleasant trip) - Mr. King.
Jerry (his faithful but very miserable man) - Mr. Holland.
Ostler to the "Bull's Head," George-street, Sydney - Mr. Jacobs . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George King (alias Jim Brown, dancer); Mr. Holland (dancer); Signorinas Anna and Emilia (dancers): Morrice Phillips (dancer)

"THE OLYMPIC", Sydney Free Press (1 February 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226358012 

. . . We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Knowles from the Victoria have entered into engagements with the Signor, for dramatic performances; as also Mrs. O'Flaherty and Mrs. Ximines, both prime favourites; besides Messrs. Jacobs and Falchon, vocalists, Charriere, and others. With such talent some exquisite dramatic performences may unquestionably be expected at the Olympic, which will doubtless render it an object of particular attraction.

ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad and Harriet Knowles (actors); Eliza Winstanley O'Flaherty (actor); Ann Ximenes (actor); Arthur Falchon (actor, vocalist); Monsieur Charriere (actor, dancer)

"Theatricals", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (10 February 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2555719 

. . . On Monday evening, Mrs. O'Flaherty took her benefit at the Olympic Theatre, when the curtain drew up to a most crowded house . . . Jacobs broke down in a shocking manner in "Who deeply drinks of wine." Mr. J. can sing nothing but the "Horn of Chase," and should not attempt any thing else . . .

"THE OLYMPIC THEATRE", Australasian Chronicle (10 February 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31735010 

On Monday evening the performances at this theatre were for the benefit of Mrs. O'Flaherty . . . Mr. Jacobs in his singing as well as his acting, was anything but good; it would be as well for him to take a little more pains before he again makes his appearance . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (1 March 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12873956 

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC THEATRE. Monsieur and Madame Gautrot . . .
having taken the Theatre for Thursday, March 3, 1842 . . . for their BENEFIT . . .
The entertainments will eouiuienoc with a laughable opera, in one act, in the French language, called
LE BOUFFE ET LE TAILLEUR; OR, THE ITALIAN SINGER AND THE TAILOR.
Cavatini (Italian Singer) - Mr. Jacobs
Benini (his confidential servant) - M. Adolphe
Barbeau (tailor) - M. Charriere
Celestine (his daughter) - Mad. Gautrot . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Josephine Gautrot (violinist and vocalist); Monsieur Adolphe (actor); Foreign Operatic Company (troupe)

"Theatrical Chit Chat", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 March 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2556072 

Mr. Jacobs, in, the representation of the tragedy of Richard the Third, played the part of the Duke of Norfolk with considerable eclat. Amongst the many vagaries of this gentleman, he introduced a line into the fitth act, which we, illiterate blunderers that we are, never before perceived, viz. - "May your slave presume." This, Mr. Jacobs, proud doubtless, of his discovery, repeated three or four times, much to the astonishment of his brother actors. Surely Mr. Jacobs presumes too much on the good sense and good nature of the audience, ever to show himself on the stage at all.

Mumbai (Bombay), India (by 1851 or earlier until 1867 or later):

[Advertisement], Bombay Gazette [India] (3 June 1851), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18510603/002/0001 (PAYWALL)

MUSICAL SOIREE AT THE GRANT ROAD THEATRE.
MR. JOHN HAMILTON JACOBS has the honor to announce to the Nobility and Gentry, and respectable inhabitants of Bombay, and its vicinity
that it is his intention to give his Second SOIREE MUSICALE (by Subscription) on the 12th Instant,
and most respectfully solicits their patronage and support, trusting that his endeavours to afford them amusement may merit a portion of that liberal support hitherto granted to others.
An early Programme will be published. Bombay, 2nd June 1851.

[Advertisement], Bombay Gazette (17 July 1851), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18510717/004/0001 (PAYWALL)

VICTORIA THEATRE, GRANT ROAD.
MR. JOHN HAMILTON JACOB has the honor to announce to his Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally of Bombay, and its vicinity, that he will re-open the above Theatre, which has undergone considerable improvement, repairs, and alterations, with entirely new Scenery, Dresses, Decorations, &c. &c., On Monday, the 28th of July, 1851 . . .
A good Band in attendance. Manager - Mr. JACOB . . .

[Advertisement], Bombay Gazette (29 August 1851), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18510829/002/0001 (PAYWALL)

VICTORIA THEATRE. GRANT ROAD.
MR. JOHN HAMILTON JACOB begs respectfully to inform his Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally,
that with the view of meeting the wishes of many high and influential Parsee and Native gentlemen of Bombay,
his next performance will take place on Satudray next, the 30th August, 1851,
When will be represented RHODES' much-admired Burlesque Opera of BOMBASTES FURIOSO . . .
Bombastes Furioso - Mr. Jacob . . .
AFTER WHICH, "The Horn of Chase," An admired air from "Der Freischutz," in character - Mr. Jacob . . .

"BOMBAY, OCT. 3 [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]", Morning Chronicle [London, England] (31 October 1851), 6

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000082/18511031/017/0006 (PAYWALL)

. . . You of will have heard of the theatre here having been let to Mr. John Hamilton Jacobs, an actor of great talent himself, and a gentleman who has been for many years engaged in stage matters, and from him of the community expected great things; matters, however, in our little way, have not gone quite right, and we believe the manager has been unsuccessful. Nothing daunted, however, he has just secured the services of Mrs. Deacle and Captain Andrews (the Macready and Mrs. Siddons of us Indians), who are to appear with him in a few nights, and we sincerely hope that a bumper house may pay all the expenses (and they must be large) to which he has been put by the arrangement. Mrs. Deacle is a performer of great reputation here, and Captain Andrews enjoys good fame as an actor . . .

"East India House, January 28, 1852 . . . Petitions filed praying for Relief", The London gazette (30 January 1852), 269

https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=GBOR/LONDON-GAZETTE/1852/01-30_21286_0017 (PAYWALL)

John Hamilton Jacob, late manager of the Victoria Theatre, residing at Grant-road, without the fort of Bombay, filed 1st December 1851. Date of Gazette containing notice, December 4, 1851.

"INSOLVENT COURT. YESTERDAY . . . (In re John H. Jacob)", Bombay Gazette (3 August 1852), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18520803/026/0003 (PAYWALL)

This was the eleventh and last hearing of this matter. On the last Court day, the Insolvent pledged himself to produce, in a fortnight, his accounts - "atom by atom and pie by pie."
Mr. Dickinson, as on the former occasion, opposed the Insolvent's discharge . . .
Mr. Jacob, after thanking the Court for the indulgence with which he been treated . . . He said it was high time for him to do so when he observed a disposition evinced to make public his most private affairs; and (turning himself towards the Reporter's table) when he saw the reporters of the Press taking down his words, he felt almosty afraid to speak after the many false things they had recorded of him . . .
Then Mr. Jacob, like a wise and brave man, determined to face the danger he could not escape. He became himself again, having thus spoken: - "Here am I Jack Hamilton of the 17th Light Dragoons! Put me in jail if you like! I will not disclose my family affairs!" . . .
Mr. Jacobs was, however, put upon his oath, and examined as to his transactions with his detaining creditor - Bomanjee Jamsetjee - the Insolvent's explanations were very unsatisfactory. Then there started up a Hindoo creditor, who claimed, as mortgagee, the furniture of the house of business - a hotel on Malabar Hill - superintended by the Insolvent . . .

[News], Bombay Gazette (14 January 1861), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18610114/033/0003 (PAYWALL)

The following is the programme of the vocal and instrumental concert which is to be given by Mr. H. J. Kouwen at the Town Hall, tomorrow, Tuesday evening, the 15th January 1861, at half-past eight o'clock, under the patronage of the Governor of Bombay.
PART 1ST . . . 3. SONG. The Slave, with piano accompaniment - Mr. Jacob . . .
5. SONG DUETT, "All's Well" (Braham) with piano accompaniment - Messrs. Martinnant & Jacob . . .
PART 2ND . . . SONG. The Horn of Chase. (From the Opera of Der Freischutz) with piano accompaniment - Mr. Jacob . . .
5. SONG, "Ah Why did I gather this delicate Flower." Music by Emdon, and words by Moore. With piano accompaniment - Mr. Jacob . . .

"GRANT ROAD THEATRE", Bombay Gazette (26 January 1861), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18610126/023/0003 (PAYWALL)

Mr. Hamilton Jacob, who appeared a few years ago on the boards of the Grant Rood Theatre and whose performances gave general satisfaction, is, we see by a notice of a local contemporary, to appear again on the boards, for which purpose he has leased the theatre. His intention is to play during next month, and to continue catering for the amusement of the public during the season. He is taking great pains in having a new scenery, and we wish him a full house every time his company comes on the boards.

"SMALL CAUSE COURT. Friday, 23rd August 1861", Bombay Gazette (24 August 1861), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18610824/062/0003 (PAYWALL)

Jetta Bhimjee vs. John Hamilton Jacob. The plaintiff who is a milliner south to recover Rs. 35-8 the value of goods supplied to the defendant as Manager of the Victoria Theatre . . .

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Bombay Gazette (26 August 1861), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18610826/045/0003 (PAYWALL)

The Parsee Amateurs of the Victoria Theatre their fourth last Friday night with tolerably fair success. The house was well attended both by Europeans and Natives . . . The songs given during the interval by Mr. Jacob and another gentleman in Negro character were much applauded . . .

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Bombay Gazette (28 October 1861), 13

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18611028/195/0013 (PAYWALL)

The band of the young Parsee amateurs, who have been for some time past endeavouring to cater for public amusement, made their appearance on Friday evening for the first time to perform one of Shakespeare's plays. The play of "Taming the Shrew," though somewhat difficult for foreigners to enact, was performed with considerable success. The actors seemed to be in high spirits, and did their respective parts with a degree of excellence which surpassed all expectation, and reflected credit on them, as well as on their Tutor, Director and Manager, Mr. Hamilton Jacob . . . Mr. Jacob gave two during the interval, which were deservedly applauded. The next performance will take place on Thursday, the 30th instant, for the benefit of Mr. Jacob . . .

"Insolvent Debtors' Court [Bombay] . . . 20th February, 1862", The London gazette (4 April 1862), 1803

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=OjxEAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA1803 (DIGITISED)

John Hamilton Jacob / [profession] None / European / Lately in Agiary-lane on the Calbadevy-road, without the Fort (at present in Bombay Gaol)

[Advertisement], Times of India - Wednesday 25 February 1863

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002850/18630225/084/0004 (PAYWALL)

MR. HAMILTON JACOB having opened an office at No. 6 Bake-Hosue Lane, as an Agent, respectfully offers his services to the public as an Amanuensis, in the making up and settling accounts, surveying and taking stock of godowns and stores, or in any other mercantile affairs his capabilities may be deemed available for. -
N.B. Mr. H. J. is qualified in several of the Continental languages.

"AN AGENCY CASE", Bombay Gazette (15 July 1867), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002920/18670715/030/0003 (PAYWALL)

AT the High Court . . . Mr. George Price of Wolverhampton, England, safe and lock manufacturer, sued by his authorized attorney, Mr. Arnold Burrows Collett, of the Girgaum road . . .
John Julien Hamilton Jacob deposed that he was in Collett's employ up to 21st June, 1866, and resided permanently in his bungalow . . .
He was in Dilawur's employment from October, 1865, and was transferred to Collett's service at his desire to help him prepare his schedule. Was not now in any employment, but was a general agent on his own account.

Bibliography and resources:

John Jacobs, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/jacobs/john/81643 

JACOBS, John Lewis (John Lewis JACOBS; Jacob Lewis JACOBS; J. L. JACOBS)

Actor, comedian, entertainer, dancer, teacher of dancing, dancing master, playwright, theatre proprietor, manager, agent

Born London, England, February 1816; son of John (Lewis) JACOBS and Milcah SIMMONDS (LEVI)
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), by c. 1836
Died Melbourne, VIC, 23 September 1900, aged "84"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Lewis+Jacobs+1816-1900 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACOBS-John-Lewis (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

John Lewis Jacobs, actor and dancer, was first positively identified as the prompter at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, when he took his first benefit there in November 1839. However, he is not to be confused with the actor and vocalist, John Hamilton Jacobs, who was active in the Victoria company until as recently as June that same year, when he retired to pursue other business opportunities.

Recognised as one of the oldest remaining veterans of the early colonial stage, Jacobs died in Melbourne in September 1900, aged 84, "nearly 85". According to a newspaper report the previous year, he had turned 83 in February 1899. His headstone inscription (Melbourne General Cemetery) reads:

In memory of John Lewis JACOBS brother of David JACOBS Ranelagh Street, Liverpool and Solomon JACOBS Grays Inn Road, London died 23 Sep 1900 age 84 years left England for Port Phillip in 1834

But since the settlement at Melbourne was only founded in 1835, the date of his first arrival given elsewhere as 1836 was probably correct.

A Solomon Jacobs, born Middlesex, 1831, was living at Grays Inn Road at the time of 1871 London census, probably the Solomon Jacobs, aged 9, son of Lewis Jacobs, 45, glass dealer, and Milcah his wife, 45, and brother of David Jacobs, 15, also glass dealer, listed in the 1841 English census in the parish of St. John's, Smith Square, Middlesex, and all born in Middlesex. According to the 1851 census, Lewis was born, c. 1792, at Spittalfields (according to the 1861 census, c. 1796, at St. Botolph, Ludgate); he is thought to have married Milcah Levi c. 1813-15, and if they were indeed John's parents, he was likely their first child.

Notably, in Jacobs' trial for perjury in Adelaide on 18 May 1850 (the jury, without retiring, found him not guilty), the actor and theatrical manager John Lazar told the court that he:

had known Mr. Jacobs for a long time - almost from infancy, and knew his parents; had always entertained a good opinion of him; and much regretted having to appear against him.

Disambiguation:

There was in the past some speculation as to whether John was also the "Wizard Jacobs" active in Australia first in 1855-58, and again in 1865-66. However, he most certainly was not! For "Wizard Jacobs" (Professor Jacobs), correctly see Joseph Jacobs (below)

In 1976, George F. J. Bergman claimed that the 1850s wizard was John's "brother" Joseph, supported by John as his assistant "Sprightly", but that, Joseph having meanwhile returned to England and retired from the stage, in 1865-66 John himself assumed the role of the wizard in Australia and New Zealand.

As recently as 2013, however, John S. Levi, in These are the names: Jewish lives in Australia, 1788-1850, stated that Jacob (John) Lewis Jacobs was the Wizard/Professor Jacobs in Australia in both the 1850s and 1860s.

However, in 1855 George Coppin clearly gave it to be understood that he had engaged the well-known Wizard Jacobs in England, and his Australian tour was reported in Britain, Levi's claim, in respect of the 1850s, can be discounted. Shipping records duly show the arrival from England, on the same ship as the actor Gustavus Vaughan Brooke, in February 1855 of two Jacobs (presumably the Wizard and perhaps a younger brother as Sprightly), though reportedly aged only 28 (rather than 42) and 26, and a "servant".

It also seems likely that Joseph himself was again the touring Wizard/Professor in Australian and New Zealand in 1865-66, as there is no record of him performing in England during this period, while there were many British newspaper reports of the colonial tour.

If that is the case, it is also possible that there was never any connection at all between John and the Wizard/Professor or his Sprightly. In this respect it is notable that neither of John's two obituaries make any mention of Wizard/Professor Jacobs.

Confusingly, at least one and perhaps two or three other magicians and ventriloquists "Professor Jacobs" also later appeared, one (reportedly a Tasmanian native) in Hobart and on the mainland in 1873-74, and the same or another who toured widely between 1878 and 1882, who once gave his name as Louis Jacobs, and who claimed several times to be a son of the original.

Documentation:

Sydney, NSW (by November 1839 to late 1841):

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (19 November 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36863503 

Royal Victoria Theatre.
MESSRS J. L. JACOBS, (PROMPTER) AND G. WILSON'S BENEFIT.
MESSRS JACOBS & WILSON beg leave most respectfully to acquaint their Friends and the Public,
that their joint Benefit will take place, on
THURSDAY. NOV. 21, 1839 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[News], The Australian (21 November 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36863772 

Mr. Jacobs, the prompter, and Mr. Wilson, one of the money takers at the Victoria Theatre, take their joint benefit this evening. Their selection is far superior to any of the season. The play of the Man in the Iron Mask, abounds with deep interest . . . The usual variety of singing and dancing, and the romantic drama of All for Love conclude the performance . . . Messrs. Jacobs and Wilson are two very respectable young men, and no doubt their friends will muster strong on the occasion.

"News of the Day. VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (23 September 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32185332 

To-morrow evening, the performances at the Victoria Theatre will be for the benefit of Miss M. Jones and Mr. Jacobs, the prompter, who have selected for the amusement of their patrons, Buckstone's highly entertaining drama of the RAKE AND HIS PUPIL; or FOLLY, LOVE, and MARRIAGE; between which, and the afterpiece, there will be a variety of entertainments "too numerous to mention," except through an advertisetuent (for which see another column.) The whole to conclude with the SHEPHERD OF DERWENT VALE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Matilda Jones (actor, vocalist, dancer)

"VICTORIA THEATRE", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (11 November 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226453565 

We understand that this Theatre will be re-opened on Monday next, from which time the season is expected to continue for six months . . . Mr. Wallace is appointed leader of the band . . . and Mr. J. L. Jacobs, prompter . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (musician)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (30 June 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12869894 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
PEAT and JACOBS' (the Prompter,) JOINT BENEFIT.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1841 . . .
The Performances will commence with an entirely new Romantic Melo-drama, in two Acts, entitled
THE CASTILIAN BANDIT; or, THE PHANTOM BRIDE.
After which, Song, Purty Molly Brallaghan, by Mr. Falchon.
An entirely new Pas Seul, by Madame Veilburn.
Oysters Sir, by Miss Winstanley.
Comic Song, The Coronation, by Mr. Dyball.
Russian Pas de deux, by the Misses Jones.
Duet, My Pretty Page, in character, by Miss Winstanley and Miss Strickland.
The whole to conclude with the favourite domestic drama, entitled
LUKE THE LABOURER; OR, THE LOST SON. Charles Maydew - Mr. PEAT . . .
Tickets and boxes to be obtained of . . .
Mr. Peat, at his residence, at Mr. Clarke's, Builder, Cumberland street;
of Mr. Jacobs, Castlereagh street South; and at the Theatre, from eleven until two o'clock daily.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clement Peat (actor); Arthur Falchon (vocalist, actor); Madame Veilburn (dancer); Ann Winstanley (vocalist, actor); Mr. Dyball (vocalist, actor); Eliza Strickland (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald [NSW] (13 August 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12870554 

Harlequin Refreshment Rooms. J.L. JACOBS (late Prompter of the Victoria Theatre, Pitt-street),
begs to acquaint his friends and the public, that he has opened an Eating House next door to Mr. S. Dean's, Pitt-street.
In soliciting their patronage and support, J. L. J. begs to intimate that no pains or expense will be spared in accommodating his customers in the very best style,
and on the most moderate terms, as it is his intention to combine economy with cleanliness in every department of his business.
Dinner, tea, or breakfast hot or cold, at any hour in the day; a large and complete supply of viands of all descriptions continually on hand.
N.B. - Gentlemen can be accommodated with board and lodgings.

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

Launceston, VDL (TAS) (by January 1842 to August 1844):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (8 January 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66021401 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE, LAUNCESTON.
FIRST APPEARANCE OF MR. J. L. JACOBS, Late of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, that this Theatre will re-open for the season
ON MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10, 1842, When will be performed (for the first time in this Colony,)
a new Drama in three acts, with new scenery, dresses, &c., entitled
THE KING & THE DESERTER; OR, The Assassins of the Forest.
Adelbert Snoutsbard (the Deserter) Mr. J. L. JACOBS . . .
J. L. JACOBS, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (29 January 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66016470 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,
First Night of Mr. J. L. Jacobs, AT HOME.
MR. J. L. JACOBS begs leave most respectfully to inform his friends, and the public in general, that on
Monday Evening, January 31, he will give a Series of Entertainments after the style of the celebrated Matthews.
For programme, see bills of the day . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Matthews (English comedian)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (14 May 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66015530 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, (CAMERON'S) PATERSON STREET . . .
MONDAY, MAY 16, 1842, Will be produced, for the first time these few years,
Kotzebue's celebrated Play of THE STRANGER . . .
Baron Steinfort - Mr. Jacobs
The Stranger, Mr. Cameron . . .
S. Cameron, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson Cameron (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Launceston venue)

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (26 May 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84771915 

Royal Victoria Theatre, CAMERON'S, PATERSON STREET . . .
On THURSDAY 26th May, Will be produced for the first time in town, Fitzball's celebrated Romantic Drama in three acts, entitled
Wardock Kennison; OR, THE WILD WOMAN of the VILLAGE.
In the course of the Piece . . . Hornpipe in character, Mr. Jacobs . . .

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (9 July 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36249201 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, (CAMERON'S) PATERSON STREET . . .
The Orchestra comprises the whole of the available talent in town . . .
on MONDAY, JULY 11, 1842, Will be produced, for the first time in this Town,
the new Pantomime, written expressly for this Theatre, with New Scenery, Tricks, &c.,
THE FAIRY QUEEN; OR, HARLEQUIN AND THE CHARMED ARROW . . .
S. Cameron, Manager.

"VICTORIA THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (16 July 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66018956 

A Pantomime written by Mr. Jacobs of this Theatre, and performed by the company with much effect, has attracted crowded houses during the past week. It is particularly deserving the notice of families - for the accommodation of whom Mr. Cameron would probably not do amiss, to appropriate the dress circle of the Theatre for one evening.

"MR. JACOBS' BENEFIT" The Cornwall Chronicle (6 August 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66016885 

Monday evening is fixed, as will be noticed by advertisement, for the benefit of Mr. J. L. Jacobs, of the Victoria Theatre, on which occasion several favorite pieces have been selected for performance. The exertions of Jacobs at all times to acquit himself to the satisfaction of the "play-going" public, will, we hope, secure for him on the occasion of his benefit a full attendance.

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

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

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, PATERSON STREET.
Under the Patronage of THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS Of Launceston.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. J. L. JACOBS . . .
on MONDAY EVENING, AUG. 6 . . .
The Performance will commence with an entirely new Drama,
founded upon facts and taken from the French (it was played at the Adelphi Theatre for upwards of One Hundred Nights) entitled
VALSHA THE SLAVE QUEEN.
AFTER WHICH A THEATRICAL OLIO, will take place by all the Company, dressed in various costumes of all nations -
the Stage will be Splendidly Illuminated, the whole representing a Grand Carnival, in which the following Entertainments will take place -
Comic Song, "Jew Pedlar," Mr. Phillips;
Comic Dance of Four, by Messrs. Jacobs, Barnett, Searle, and Amateur;
Medley Dance, Mrs. Vernon; Song, "I wish I were an Admiral," Mr. Hamilton [sic];
Double Hornpipe, Mr. Jacobs and Lady Amateur;
Scotch Dance, Mr. Jacobs and Lady Amateur;
Comic Song, Mr. Wilson;
Finale - Grand Gallopade Dance, by the whole of the Company.
The Evening's Entertainments to conclude with, for the first time, the amusing Farce of
THE VALET DE SHAM; OR, MASTER & MAN . . .
S. Cameron, Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hambleton [sic] (vocalist, actor); Mr. Searle (actor, dancer)

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (8 October 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66015698 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE, MRS. WATSON'S BENEFIT . . .
MONDAY evening next, October 10, 1842 . . .
The Evening's Entertainments will conclude with a Pantomime, got up expressly for this night only,
entitled the MAGIC WAND; OR, The Genii of the Ring.
Baddakin (a Magician) Mr. Arabin, (afterwards Pantaloon), Mr. Opie;
Kazerac (the servant, afterwards Clown), Mr. Searle;
Adrian, Mr. Atkins, (afterwards Harlequin), Mr. Jacobs;
Widow Ching Mustapha, Mrs. Watson; Columbine, Mrs. Harold . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Watson (actor); Gustavus Arabin (actor); Edward Andrew Opie (actor, scenic artist); Mr. Atkins (actor); Hannah Harrold (actor)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (17 November 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264595153 

In the matter of the Insolvency of
John Lewis Jacobs late of Launceston - General Dealer
but now of Hobart Town in Van Diemen's Land Theatrical Performer.
To the several Creditors of the said Insolvent or their Agents . . .

"THE THEATRE", Launceston Advertiser (19 July 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84767930 

The Benefits at this place continue, we are pleased to observe to be well supported, and we must say that the exertions of the performers fully merit the favour of the public. The Opera of "Gustavus" was produced last evening, for the benefit of that industrious and talented actress and vocalist, Mrs. Stirling . . . On Thursday next, the performances are for the benefit of Messrs. Young and Jacobs, when the lovers of theatricals will find themselves honoured with a rich feat [sic, treat].

ASSOCIATIONS: Theodosia Stirling (actor, vocalist); Charles Young (actor, dancer)

"THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 July 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66271740 

On Thursday next Mr. Young - that great favourite of the public - takes a benefit, conjointly with Mr. Jacobs, the prompter. These young actors have taken much trouble to provide a good enterainment for those who may honour them with their patronage, and we hope that they will not be disappointed. The principal novelties of the evening will be, we are informed, "My Poll and my partner Joe;" and that side-splitting exhibition, and old favourite with Englishmen's children, as well as those of a larger growth, a Pantomime . . .

"Launceston Shipping List . . . CLEARANCES", Launceston Advertiser (9 August 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84767550 

August 2. - Schooner Tamar, 117 tons, Bell, master, for Port Phillip . . . Passengers - . . . Mr. Jacobs . . .

Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (from August 1844 to October 1846):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (10 August 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224809559 

August 9. - Tamar, schooner, 117 tons. Bell, master, from Launceston. Passengers . . . and J. L Jacobs.

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (30 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810667 

GREATEST ATTRACTION THIS SEASON.
GRAND COMIC PANTOMIME, FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY.
MR. JACOBS Begs to inform his Friends, the Patrons of the Drama, and the Public of Melbourne generally, that his
BENEFIT WILL TAKE PLACE On THURSDAY, October 31st, 1844,
When Mr. Jacobs trusts he will have a share of their kind support and patronage. -
The performance will commence with a celebrated Drama,
from the pen of J. B. Buckstone, Esq.; which was performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, for one hundred and twenty successive nights, entitled
THE DREAM AT SEA; OR, RALPH THE WRECKER . . .
IMPRESSIVE TABLEAU.
AFTER WHICH, A NEW MEDLEY DANCE, By a Gentleman Amateur.
The evening's entertainment will conclude with a grand comic Pantomime,
written by Mr. Jacobs expressly for this occasion, with new scenery, machinery, and tricks, entitled the
FAIRY QUEEN; OR, HARLEQUIN AND THE GOLDEN ARROW.
Characters in the opening:
Titania, the Fairy Queen - Mrs. Knowles
Henry, a peasant, in love with Mary - Mr. Jacobs
Thistledown, Iris, Urania (fairies) by Mrs. Grove, Murray, and Avins.
Mortals - Old Lovegold, father of Mary - Mr. Capper
Starshot, a rival of Henry - Miller
Mary, betrothed to Henry - Mrs. Brown.
Scene 1. - The Fairy's abode. Titania's address to her attendants; her vow to protect Henry, and the departure.
Scene 2. - Lovegold's House. The lovers and the rival; the shooting match; Henry's despair; the appearance of the Fairy Thistledown; her gift and prophecy.
Scene 3. - The Shooting Ground, Preparation for the shooting match; the trial shot; Henry wins the prize, and claims his reward; roguery of Lovegold; villany defeated; appearance of Titania.
The sudden Change and Transformation -
Harlequin - Mr. Jacobs
Clown - Miller
Pantaloon - Avins
Columbine - Mrs. Brown
Here we are, and now for the Fun!!!
Scene 5. - Cooper's Shaving Shop. Shave well for two-pence, and hair cut four-pence. Barber, Mr. Shavewell. Hair Cutter, Mr. Clipper. Clown turned Barber. Opposition. Shave well for one penny. Haircut for two-pence, and a glass of gin into the bargain. Rowland's Macassar Oil. New patent Razors, just imported by the Ariel Ship.
Scene 6. - The Globe Inn. Landlord, Mr. Chalk-it-up. Harlequin's leap, struggling to get through the world.
COMIC SONG "HOT CODLINGS," By MR. MILLER.
Scene 7. - Newtown at a distance. Butterman, Mr. Cheesemonger. Shrimpseller, Mr. Crab. Pieman, Mr. Cakeman. Marbles in season smuggins. Clown turned Woman, rather modest, his intended visit to. -
Scene 8. - Exterior of Cashmore's Sbop. Linen Draper, Mr. Calico. Laceman, Mr. Stuff. Dressmaker, Mrs. Stitchwell. Staymaker, Mrs. Lacetight. Straw Bonnet Maker, Mrs. Leghorn.
A MEDLEY PAS DE DEUX, By Mrs. Brown and Mr. Jacobs.
Scene 9. - The Bench. Clown turned Fisherman. Butcher, Mr. Catsmeat. Clown and Pantaloon go a fishing and bring up a Jack Tar.
SAILOR'S HORNPIPE, By a gentleman Amateur.
Scene 10, - A Cave. Harlequin caught. Clown's turn now. The appearance of the Fairy Titania.
Sudden change to the Fairy's Palace. True love rewarded. All restored to peace and
GRAND TABLEAU . . .
BOXES, 4s.; PIT 2s.; GALLERY, 1s.
S. CAMERON, Manager. Mechanist, MR. CAPPER.

ASSOCIATIONS: Harriet Knowles (actor); Julia and Henry Avins (actors); Bridget Grove (actor); Richard Capper (actor); William Miller (actor, vocalist); Samson Cameron (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"THE THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette (30 October 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810663 

A reference to our advertising columns will enable the reader to perceive, that the very excellent bill of fare to be dished up at the Theatre to-morrow evening, for their amusement and entertainment is for the benefit of that industrious and rising young actor - Mr. Jacobs, whom, we have learned, has spared neither trouble nor expense in producing the pieces selected for his benefit in a creditable manner. Report speaks highly of the new comic pantomime, which is expected to surpass all previous attempts of this description of novelty on the Melbourne stage . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (18 January 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92679137 

ALBERT THEATRE. MR. BOYD'S BENEFIT.
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 21, 1845 . . .
Musical Interlude, COMPRISING . . .
Sailor's Hornpipe - Mr. Jacobs
THE CELEBRATED CHORUS FROM JACK SHEPPARD CALLED "Nix my Dolly Pals Fake Away" . . .
Long Ned - Mr. Jacobs . . .
The whole to concluded with a Serio, Comico, Tragical, Farcical, Harlequinade,
with new LOCAL SCENERY, Tricks, Incidents, &c., &c., called -
HARLEQUIN IN AUSTRALIA FELIX: OR, Geelong in an Uproar . . .
Araminta Shortweight (widow of a wealthy Storekeeper for of the ready) - Mr. Jacobs . . .
Harlequin - Mr. Boyd; Pantaloon - Mr. Jacobs; Columbine - Mrs. Boyd . . .
The Orchestra will be conducted by Mr. Richards . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas and Frances Boyd (actors, manager); Henry Augustus Richards (musician); Albert Theatre (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (25 January 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92676476 

ALBERT THEATRE, CORIO-STREET, GEELONG.
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25 1845 . . .
A Musical Melange COMPRISING . . . Hornpipe - Mr. Jacobs . . .

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (19 April 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812067 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL.
THE Gentry of Melbourne, its vicinity, and the Public generally, are respectfully informed, that
THE OPENING NIGHT OF THAT SPLENDID EDIFICE, THE QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL.
IS FIXED FOR MONDAY NEXT, April 21, 1845 . . .
ACT II - "A Naval Hornpipe" - Mr. Jacobs . . .
MR. NESBITT, Manager. Mr. CAPPER, Mechanist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Nesbitt (actor, manager); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"THE THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette (30 July 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224809487 

To-morrow evening Mr. Jacobs, the prompter, takes his benefit at the theatre. With a "good bill," and aided by the talent of the Launceston Company, will no doubt attract a good house.

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (30 July 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224809481 

Queen's Theatre Royal, QUEEN-STREET.
MR. Coppin as "Paul Pry" . . .
Thursday Evening, July 31, For the Benefit of MR. J. L. JACOBS . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager)

"THE BENEFITS", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (31 July 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226347655 

This evening Mr. Jacobs takes a benefit, provided the public award it to him. He is not brought much before the public by the duties of his office; the prompter is hid from sight and from hearing - yet he is no useless appendage, The brightest actor may forget his part - may omit one sentence or one word, which omission may, nay oftentimes does ruin the whole scene - it may ruin the piece; 'tis to prevent this the prompter is required. We believe Mr. Jacobs has been attentive, and has done his part usefully and respectably. It is to he Imped that his friends and the lovers of the scenic art will stamp his worth by their attendance this evening.

[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (10 January 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226315320 

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S BALL.
THE first annual Ball of the above Society will be held on
Tuesday Evening, January 20, 1846, IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS OF THE PASTORAL HOTEL.
Howson's Quadrille Band will be in attendance . . .
- J. L. JACOBS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Howson brothers (musicians)

"THE THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (21 February 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225064042 

. . . During the past week we have contrived to steal an hour from our usual routine of duty, and have visited the "Queen's" twice, attracted thither by an announcement from the management, that a "Grand Comic Pantomine" was to be produced; and happy are we to state that the announcement had the desired effect, that of drawing a full house on Monday evening, to witness it . . . The tricks after the transformation were clumsily managed; but this was remedied on Thursday night, when a decided improvement was manifest. Mrs. Rogers makes an excellent Columbine; and we were surprised at the superior style in which Jacobs went through the difficult part of Harlequin. Lee, as usual, was indefatigable, and again shewed his versatality by the admirable manner be "did" the Clown. We wish we could say as much of Avins' Pantaloon, which was a miserable failure; the few minor parts were properly sustained, and contributed towards the general success . . . Do advise all who wish their cachinatory powers tested, to go and see the "Pantomine."

ASSOCIATIONS: Emma Rogers (actor); John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor)

"THE EASTER HOLIDAYS", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (8 April 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225063930 

It seems the Easter Holidays are not to pass away without some amusement . . . On the same evening [Easter Monday], Mr. Jacobs, the "Monsieur Julien" [sic] of Australia Felix, will give a ball to his pupils . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Jullien (dance band conductor, active in England)

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (8 April 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225063925 

Dancing! Dancing! MR. JACOBS
Respectfully informs his pupils and Subscribers, and the Public, that he will
re-commence for the Winter Season, at his Assembly Rooms, on TUESDAY NEXT, 7TH APRIL.
Ladies and Gentlemen from the country, &c., who have never learnt, or have not acquired the present fashionable style,
may be instructed on a plan to qualify them with the greatest facility to join the most polite assemblies, and their attendance made convenient to themselves.
A QUADRILLE PARTY for Ladies and Gentlemen, every Friday evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, precisely.
NOTICE. Mr. J. begs to acquaint the public that he is about publishing,
and will be ready in course of a few days, a neat pocket volume, entitled,
THE TREASURE OF TERPSICHORE, OR, A COMPANION FOR THE BALL ROOM,
being a collection of the most fashionable Dances, including THE POLKAS.
For terms apply to Mr. Jacobs. N.B.- Private families attended.

Probably a "revision" of Thomas Wilson's The treasures of Terpsichore (London, 1809-16)

[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (4 May 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226352055 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL . . . second time of the successful
GRAND COMIC BALLET. THIS EVENING, (Monday,) May 4th, 1846 . . .
the grand ballet, called MAD AS A MARCH HARE, in which
Mr. Chambers, Mr. J. Douglass, Master Chambers, and Mr. Jacobs and Madame Veilburne, will appear.
Dances incidental to the ballet - Pas de Trois, by Madam Veilburn and Messrs. Chambers and Douglass;
Mock Minuet and Gavotte, by the Dandy; Military Dance; Pas de Deux; Grand Finale, the May Pole Dance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Chambers senior and junior (dancers); James Augustus Douglass (dancer, actor); Madame Veilburn (Dancer)

"THEATRICAL", The Melbourne Argus (18 August 1846), p. 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4759851 

Mr. and Mrs. Coppin, accompanied by Mr. Jacobs, late of the Queen's Theatre, proceed by the Teazer to Adelaide on Wednesday [19 August].

In the event, Jacobs sailed later

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (19 August 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225064618 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL. Greatest attraction of the season.
ON TO-MORROW EVENING, AUGUST 20, 1846, Will be presented, for the first time at this
Theatre, the celebrated Drama or DER FREISCHUTZ; OR, The Seventh Bullet,
With all the Original Choruses and Incantation Scene.
The music arranged by Mr. Megson.
The Dresses, Properties, Monsters, Scenery, &c., by Mr. J. Douglas.
Casper - Mr. JACOBS.
With a Variety of Singing and Dancing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (musician, leader of the theatrical band)

"THE BRONZE HORSE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (12 September 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225063731 

It has never before fallen to our lot in noticing things theatrical in this town, to accord so sweeping a need of praise to all and sundry of the corps dramatique, scene painters and mechanists, at the "Queen's" as we are enabled to do in the present instance. The Spectacle of the "Bronze Horse" for beauty of scenery, gorgiousness of dresses, correctness of appointments, excellence of acting, most assuredly surpasses all other attempts at "Spectacle" in this province. It must be seen to be appreciated. Our limited space will not admit of giving a critique, and for one reason we rejoice that we are thus precluded, description might in some measure be inadequate, and consequently unjust. As all Melbourne will most likely go to see the "Bronze Horse," anything we might urge respecting its merits would be superfluous. We fancy, however, that the spirited proprietor will find that putting pieces upon the stage in a proper manner, will bring an enormous increase to his treasury. Mrs. Griffiths, Madame Veilburn, Mrs. Douglass, Mrs. Avins, Messrs. Boyd, Douglass, Searle, Jacobs, Miller, Falchon, Chambers and Evans, all contributed to the general success of the piece, who, as well aa the drama were enthusiastically applauded.

[Advertisement], The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (15 September 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226349640 

MR. JACOBS, Respectfully announces to his pupils,
subscribers, and ladies and gentlemen of Melbourne, that his
HALF ANNUAL BALL, will take place in Long Room, Waterloo Hotel,
Little Collins-street, on TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 22, 1846.
Tickets to admit a Lady and Gentleman, 10s 6d. Including Refreshments.
Tickets to he had of Mr. Jacobs, and of Mr. Wood.
Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock.

"THE 'POETRY OF MOTION'", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (21 September 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226350037 

On Saturday permission was given to Mr. Peter Murphy, of tbe Victoria Tavern, Little Bourke-street, to supply with refreshments to a late hour, the visitors to a ball which will take place at his house this evening. A similar indulgence was also extended to Mr. Wood, of the Waterloo Hotel, Little Collins-lins street, for Tuesday night, on which occasion the pupils of Mr. Jacobs and their friends, will hold a ball at the Waterloo.

"Local Intelligence", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (24 September 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226353192 

On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Jacobs, one of the corps dramatique of the Theatre, gave a soiree dansante at the "Waterloo Inn," Little Collins-street, at which the pupils of Madame Veilburn and Mr. Chambers were present. The visitors were numerous and respectable - and were highly pleased with the arrangements of "mine host." The "good things" provided were far too expensive in quality and profuse in supply to enable the landlord to be in pocket by the speculation. The "spread" was really and intrinsically the best given on any public occasion in Melbourne.

"Shipping Intelligence . . . CLEARED OUT", The Melbourne Argus (9 October 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4760238 

October 7. - Teazer, schooner, 58 tons, Ball, master, for Portland and Adelaide. Passengers - Mr. McDonald, Mr. Jacobs . . . Mr. and Mrs. Douglass and two children, Madame Veilburn and child.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander McDonald (musician)

"PORTLAND THEATRICALS", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (24 October 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226351566 

The excitement created by the recent horse-racing had not subsided ere public attention was attracted by the novelty and fascinations of the first theatrical exhibition in Portland. On Thursday and Friday evenings last, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, and Mr. Jacobs, who were on their way from Melbourne to Adelaide to join Mr. Coppin's party, entertained our fellow townsfolk with their chaste performances in a variety of celebrated characters, in each of which they did full justice to their parts, and called forth the frequent rapturous applause of a crowded audience. - Portland Gazette.
[If our contemporary's critical estimate of the talent of these performers be correct, he pays a remarkably high compliment to the remaining portion of the Melbourne corps dramatique as the parties alluded to in the above paragraph, were the most intolerable "muffs" that ever appeared on any boards.]

Adelaide, SA (from October 1846 to 1851 or later):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", Adelaide Observer [SA] (24 October 1846), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158923322 

Thursday; Oct. 22nd - The schooner Teazer, 57 tons, Ball, master, from Port Phillip and Portland Bay. Passengers - Mr. McDonald, Mr. Jacobs . . . Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and two children, Madame Veilburn and child.

[Advertisement], South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (30 October 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71606256 

Dancing! Dancing! MR. JACOBS,
Late of the Sydney and Melbourne Theatres,
RESPECTFULLY announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Adelaide that he intends to give lessons in the fashionable art of DANCING.
[manicule] Quadrilles taught in eight lessons.
Private Families and Schools attended.
For terms, apply to Mr. Jacobs, at the New Queen's Theatre, or at the Office of this paper.

THE COPPINS", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (3 December 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226350969 

On Thursday . . . things at the Theatre looked at first very like a dismiss; but towards half-price the boxes were nearly full, and the pit very respectably tenanted . . . Mr. Jacobs dances a very fair medley . . . Adelaide Register, November 7th.

ASSOCIATIONS: New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

"THINGS THEATRICAL", The Melbourne Argus [NSW (VIC)] (4 December 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4760596 

Mr. Coppin made his debut lo the Adelaide public, on the 2nd ultimo, in a new theatre, entitled "The Queen's," raised from the foundation-stone, to the opening, in five weeks. Messrs. Coppin, Thompson, Douglass, and Jacobs, (all old Port Phillippian actors,) seem to have made a regular hit on the occasion.

[Advertisement], South Australian (1 January 1847), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71606890 

New Queen's Theatre . . . THIS EVENING (Friday 1st January, 1847) . . .
Jockey Hornpipe - Mr. Jacobs . . .
G. COPPIN.

"THE THEATRE", South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register (9 January 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195934472 

The pantomime was repeated on Thursday evening, when we had the pleasure of seeing it for the first time. Nothing could be better got up or more spiritedly played and figured throughout. Mrs. Deering's Columbine was a very graceful and pleasing performance; and Mr. Jacobs as Harlequin, Mr. Deering as Clown, and Mr. Douglass as Pantaloon, went through all their evolutions, tricks, and fun, with great cleverness and spirit. We trust Mr. Coppin will not think of withdrawing this really amusing piece for sometime. We are sure that half the young folks, and a pretty tolerable sprinkling of the old, will not fail to patronise it if repeated. The Phantasmagoria was excellent, and what is better - instructive.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza and Henry Deering (actors); Christmas pantomime (general)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (10 February 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48546414 

MR. JACOBS respectfully announces to his Friends the Ladies and Gentlemen of Adelaide, that his
first MONTHLY BALL will take place at the Musical Saloon, on TUESDAY, the 16th February, 1847.
Double tickets to admit a Lady and]J Gentleman, 6s. Single ticket, 4s.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Jacobs, at the Temple Tavern.

[Advertisement], South Australian (9 April 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71607876 

Concert and Ball. On Friday Evening,
April 16th, at Mr. Joshua's spacious Rooms, Hindley-street.
Mr Horncastle WILL give a farewell concert and ball,
for the amusement of his friends in Adelaide, previous to his leaving.
Recitations and comic songs, with imitations, &c., by Mr. Horncastle.
The ball will be arranged by Mr. Jacobs,
and Mr. Lee's celebrated Quadrille Band will attend and play Country Dances, Waltzes;
and, during the evening, refreshments to be had . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick William Horncastle (vocalist); Philip Lee (musician)

"NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE", South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register (21 August 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195935223 

Mr. Jacobs takes his benefit on Monday evening, and we trust he will have a bumping house. He is deserving of it, as an industrious actor - always endeavouring to please the public, and always perfect in his parts. Those who saw him in the last Christmas pantomime may expect much entertainment in the pantomime to be produced on Monday.

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (1 December 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543083 

The Royal Adelaide Theatre was reopened on Monday night last, under the auspices of Mr. Brewer, of the "Bush Club House," and the Stage Management of Mr. Jacobs, under rather favourable circumstances; the performers and musicians being principally the malcontents from Coppin's. Since we last visited this Theatre, considerable improvements have been made, both as respects its ornamental decorations and scenery; and with some additions in the latter, which we understand are in progress, it will be pronounced a very neat little place of amusement. A well-filled orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Richards (late of the Queen's Theatre), is not inferior to any theatrical band we have heard in the colony . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Augustus Richards (musician); Royal Adelaide Theatre (venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (11 December 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195935584 

J. L. JACOBS, Teacher of Dancing. -
MR. JACOBS begs to inform his Pupils and the Ladies and the Gentlemen of Adelaide
that he has made arrangements with Mr. Witton, of the Musical Depository, Rundle-street,
to give lessons in the above art, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 4 to 6 o'clock.
Private families and schools attended.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry James Witton (musicseller)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer (1 January 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158925490 

On Monday last, being "Boxing Day," we paid a visit to the Royal Adelaide Theatre; and, judging from appearances, it seems to have very much advanced in the estimation of the play-going portion of our community. Both the boxes and pit were crowded . . . The grand piece of the evening was a pantomime, which gave much satisfaction; as did also a display of fireworks . . . Mr. Jacobs, by showing a due deference to the public taste and opinion, has transformed a very inconvenient place and crude materials into an agreeable and inexpensive medium of public amusement.

"DANCING", Adelaide Times (30 October 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206979933 

We are requested to direct attention to Mr. Jacob's advertisement for teaching this accomplishment. From his well-known efficiency in the various branches of dancing, and his assiduity in teaching, pupils will find it advantageous to engage his services.

"THEATRE", Adelaide Times (20 November 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980012 

On Monday evening last, Mr. Lazar brought forward his performance under the patronage of the "Tradesmen of Adelaide," who gave him a good house on the occasion . . . and Mr. Jacobs was loudly applauded in his dancing . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (15 February 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195937121 

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE, LIGHT-SQUARE.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS LAZAR, THIS EVENING (Thursday), February 15th . . .
The entertainments will commence with Rossini's opera, in three acts,
with new and extensive scenery, machinery, dresses, decorations, &c., entitled
CINDERELLA; or, The Fairy and the Glass Slipper . . .
Prince Florydor - Mr. Jacobs . . . Baron Pomposo il Magnifico - Mr. Lazar . . .
CINDERELLA - MISS LAZAR . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar (actor, vocalist, dancer)

"MISS LAZAR'S BENEFIT", Adelaide Times (19 February 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980347 

The play-going public of Adelaide fully evinced their appreciation of the clever performances of Miss Lazar, by giving her a densely crowded house for her "benefit" on Thusday evening last. The performances of the evening quite equalled the expectations of the public; and Miss Lazar's own acting in the character of "Cinderella" was highly approved of. The company on this occasion was strengthened by the addition of several "old and good hands," among whom we may mention Mr. Opie and Mrs. Richards. Mr. Lazar kept the audience, as usual, electrified by his rich fund of broad humour. The "Allemande" danced by Mr. Jacobs, Miss Lazar, and Madame Veilbourne, was performed with good grace and ease, and was louldly, and deservedly applauded. The scenery was admirable, and the whole “ getting up ” of this interesting opera does high credit to the taste and talents of the enterprising manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Dorothea Richards (vocalist); Edward Andrew Opie (actor, scenic artist)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (21 April 1849), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50248073 

JACOBS'S NEW ASSEMBLY ROOMS, (Morphett-street, adjoining the "Albion Hotel.")
MR. JACOBS has the honour to announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Adelaide,
that he has engaged those elegant and commodious rooms of Mr. Potter,
for the winter season, and will open on Tuesday evening, 24th April, 1849.
For terms, apply to Mr. Jacobs, at the Assembly Rooms.

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer (5 May 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158927530 

The play-going portion of the public will, we doubt not, be gratified to learn that their old favourite (Coppin) is about to re-appear, for a few nights, in some of his most successful characters. The necessary arrangements are in progress, and Jacobs, Opie, and other clever accessions to the corps dramaiique, are secured for the forthcoming care-dispelling campaign. The defection of Jacobs this season has been attended not only with inconvenience to the management - already labouring under an insufficient company - but left a positive hiatus, which play-goers can ill tolerate. With very few exceptions, the present meagre company merely serves as a foil to the undoubted talent (histrionic) of the Lazar family.

[Advertisement], South Australian (11 September 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71624662 

To the Hebrew Community of South Australia.
IN consequence of the Synagogue not being completed, Prayers will be read the approaching Holidays
in the rear of Mr. P. Lee's house, Hindley-street, commencing on Sunday evening, the 16th inst., at half-past six o'clock.
By order of the President, J. L. JACOBS, Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Lee (musician, as above)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (19 January 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38435743 

We understand several members of the Thespian corps intend to secede from the New Queen's Theatre, and attach themselves to an establishment which will shortly be opened within a few yards of the most central part of Hindley-street. The situation of the new Vaudeville Theatre presents many advantages, not the least of which will be easy access in winter months. Singing of a superior description, and dancing, under the direction of Mr. Jacobs, will form the principal characteristics of the entertainments in contemplation . . .

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (6 February 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38448579 

We percieve by advertisement, in another column, that the new "Dramatic Hall," in Leigh-street, over Mr. Crawford's offices, will be opened on Thursday next (to-morrow), by some of the performers who have seceded from the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Opie has very neatly decorated the house, and painted a pretty drop scene and proscenium. The accommodation for visitors is good, there being a private entrance by a carriage door opening to the street. It appears, when lighted up, a snug and respectable place to pass an evening. The managers, Messrs. Jacob, Elmer, and Gardener, announce their intention to conduct this place of recreation that "families can visit it without fear of being insulted by obscene language on the stage, or elbowed by improper characters among the audience." A Mr. Chapman makes his debut as a solo player on the cornet a piston. The musical arrangements are very creditable, and we have no doubt, if conducted on a respectable plan, with careful study, and short intervals between the acts, the public will support and encourage the concern.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Adam Elmer (actor, manager); Joseph Gardiner (actor, manager); William Chapman (musician); Dramatic Hall (Adelaide venue)

"POLICE COURT . . . Monday, 18th March", Adelaide Observer (23 March 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159531949\ 

John Lewis Jacobs was committed to take his trial for wilful and corrupt perjury, on the 1st March, in the Supreme Court, in the action of "Lazar v. Stephens." A great deal of evidence was adduced similar to that reported on the trial, which it is unnecessary to report. Bail allowed, two sureties, £50 each.

For Jacobs's evidence against John Lazar in the previous case, see:
"SUPREME COURT . . . Friday, 1st March. LAZAR v. STEPHENS", South Australian Register (4 March 1850), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38437578 

"SUPREME COURT . . . Saturday, May 18", South Australian (21 May 1850), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626300 

John Lewis Jacobs was indicted for wilful and corrupt perjury, committed at the Supreme Court, in the case of Lazar v. Stephens, for libel. The Advocate General stated the case to the Jury, and recounted the facts, which most be fresh in the minds of all. An article had appeared in the Register newspaper charging Mr. Lazar, the manager of the theatre, with gross acts of indecency on the stage. For this he brought an action against Mr. John Stephens, the proprietor of the paper, and, on the trial; it became most material to the issue for the defendant to establish the truth of his allegations. For this purpose, he called Mr. Jacobs as a witness, who deposed to certain indecent words and gestures. It would now be shown, on the evidence of several persons, that Mr. Jacobs was not in the house at all on the night of the performance in question. If the jury were satisfied that this was the case, he should be entitled to a verdict at their hands, and it was necessary to the preservation of the purity of evidence that false testimony should be repressed . . .
John Lazar [deposed] was plaintiff in the action referred to . . . had known Mr. Jacobs for a long time - almost from infancy, and knew his parents; had always entertained a good opinion of him; and much regretted having to appear against him; he had been in witness's employ till the middle of December last . . .
[3] . . . The jury without retiring returned a verdict of not guilty.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (27 May 1851), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38444000 

THE SECOND SELECT BALL will take place
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), 27th May, at MR. MACFIE'S, the Sir John Barleycorn.
Tickets, including Refreshments, 5s. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock.
M.C., Mr. J. L. Jacobs.

"PORT ADELAIDE THEATRE", South Australian Register (29 December 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38441710 

The attendance on Boxing Night was good in the pit and gallery, but the aristocratic quartier was not so well occupied . . . The new pantomime introduced, as such pieces should, a variety of now and superior dancing. Mr. Jacobs and Miss Mereton gave great satisfaction as Harlequin and Columbine . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Christiana Mereton (actor, dancer); Port Adelaide Theatre (venue)

Geelong and Melbourne, VIC (1852-53):

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (27 April 1852), p. 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91927252 

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG. Mr. Deering, Sole Lessee . . .
First Appearance of Mr. JACOBS, from the Adelaide, Melbourne, and Hobart Town Theatres . . .
THIS EVENING, 27TH APRIL . . .
J. P. HYDES, Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Shinton Deering (actor, manager); John Proctor Hydes (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (23 June 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91927950 

DANCING! DANCING! DANCING!
MR. JACOBS Teacher of Dancing,
RESPECTFULLLY announces to his friends and the public of Geelong,
that he has made arrangements with Mr. SOUTHEY, of the Britannia Hotel, for use of his spacious and commodious room,
for the purpose of giving lessons in the fashionable art.
The FIRST ASSEMBLY WILL TAKE PLACE ON
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 23RD . . .
N.B - The Polka, Cellerius, and Schottische can be taught in five lessons.

[2 advertisements], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (1 September 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91930670 

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . . THIS EVENING, SEPT. 1 . . .
To conclude, by particular desire, with the interesting Drama, in three Acts, entitled
DON CAESAR DE BAZAN; OR, MARITANA THE GIPSY . . .
Don Caesar de Bazan - Mr. Coppin . . . Lazaritto - Mr. Jacobs . . .

THE "BRITANNIA" ASSEMBLY ROOMS, YARRA-STREET.
MR A. HOWSON, (Late of the Theatre Royal, Geelong),
RESPECTFULLY announces to his Friends, and the Public of Geelong,
that he has taken the above Rooms for the purpose of giving A SERIES OF ASSEMBLIES.
THE FIRST WILL TAKE PLACE On Thursday Evening Next, Sept. 2.
In order to afford every comfort, and for the arrangement of the Evening,
Mr. Howson has secured the services of
MR. JACOBS, who will act as M. C. . . .
Dancing to commence at 1/2 past eight o'clock.

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (16 March 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790727 

THE NELSON FAMILY. MISS CARRY NELSON
begs to announce that her Benefit will take place
THIS EVENING (Wednesday), MARCH 16 at the Protestant Hall,
on which occasion Mr. Jacobs, of the Adelaide Theatre,
will make his first appearance in the popular Farce of BOX AND COX . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Carry Nelson (entertainer); Nelson family (entertainers); Protestant Hall (Melbourne venue)

Launceston and Hobart, TAS (July to September 1853):

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (20 July 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65579881 

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 20, 1853 . . .
First Appearance of Mr. J. L. Jacobs, (late of the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Hobart Town Theatres),
who is engaged for FOUR NIGHTS ONLY . . .
T. H. JONES, Manager and Lessee.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Henry Jones (manager, lessee)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (17 August 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264629061 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
MB. J. L. JACOBS, from the Adelaide and Melbourne Theatres, having arrived,
will have the honor of making his First Appearance in a few days.

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

"Public Amusements. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (3 September 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2246053 

IT is with considerable satisfaction we direct the attention of our readers to the successful attempt, under the auspices of Messrs. Davies and Watson, to elevate the character of theatrical amusements in Hobart Town, and to revive the latent dramatic taste of the Tasmanian population . . . and it is therefore due to the retiring partner, Mr. Davies, to bring forward thus prominently his claim upon the public regard at his farewell benefit on Monday evening next. This is the object of the present notice, and to that end we briefly turn to the announced performances of the evening. Moncrieff's drama of the Somnambulist is the first upon the list, and we have no doubt will be well performed; after which Mrs. Dawson will sing "Tell me my heart," with the flute obligato of Mr. Hill; and Miss Sinclair and Mr. I. L. Jacobs will give the Drum Polka in character . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Davies (actor, manager); Feltham Bold Watson (actor, manager); Sarah Dawson (vocalist); Arthur Silvester Hill (flute); Fanny Sinclair (dancer)

Melbourne, VIC (from October 1853):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 October 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4798259

THE Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball. -
Dresses of all Nations can be obtained of the Undersigned.
T. H. JONES, late Lessee of the Launceston Theatre, 89 Stephen-street;
or of Mr. J. L. JACOBS, Gloucester Cottage, Spring-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Henry Jones (late lessee)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 March 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5678153 

STORK CONCERT HALL. - TO NIGHT,
Miss Bartley, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. George Ellis,
Mr. McGregor, the Scotch vocalist and dancer, in full Highland costume.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Bartley (vocalist); George Ellis (vocalist); Frazer McGregor (vocalist, dancer); Stork Hotel (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (30 March 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253594026 

GOLDEN AGE THEATRE . . . WISEMAN FAMILY,
Thursday 31st March . . . Agent, J. L. JACOBS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wiseman family (troupe)

[Advertisement], The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (14 June 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240896499 

EMDEN'S JUNCTION HOTEL . . .
THE GARRICK CLUB, In conjunction with the WISEMAN FAMILY, will give a Performance for the
BENEFIT of the KYNETON HOSPITAL ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 15,
MR. JACOBS (late of Coppin's Company), will also make his first and only appearance here,
for this occasion, in a new Piece with the Wiseman Family . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (21 November 1874), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244332049 

COLONIAL WINE LICENSE. - I, JOHN LEWIS JACOBS do hereby give notice that I require and intend to apply at the next quarterly licensing meeting for the district of Melbourne, for a colonial wine license, for the promises situate in Flinders street west, in the City of Melbourne, and known as the Commercial Dining Rooms.

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 February 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8499113 

MR. JOHN LEWIS JACOBS - Sir, I am sorry for having raised my hands on you, and what I said was untrue. I trust my apology will stop further proceedings. Yours sincerely, Adam Young, Melbourne, February 24, 1883.

"DRAMATIC NOTES", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (20 May 1899), 24

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138615179 

Among those who were present at Mr. Coppin's conversazione on Wednesday evening in the Town-hall was Mr. John Lewis Jacobs, who is among the oldest actors now in Victoria. Mr. Jacobs, who was 83 last February, arrived in Victoria at the end of 1836, and in 1843 was engaged by Mr. Coppin to play as harlequin in his pantomime. He is still bright and lively, and has many recollections of the earliest days of Melbourne.

"DEATHS", The Argus (24 September 1900), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9557122 

JACOBS. - On the 23rd September, at the residence of Mrs. L. Green, 91 Victoria-avenue, Albert-park, John Lewis Jacobs, aged 84 years; a colonist of over 60 years.
JACOBS. - At the residence of Mrs. Green, 91 Victoria-avenue, Albert-park, John Lewis Jacobs, aged 84. A colonist of 66 years.

GRAVE INSCRIPTION (Melbourne General Cemetery):

In memory of John Lewis JACOBS brother of David JACOBS Ranelagh Street, Liverpool and Solomon JACOBS Grays Inn Road, London died 23 Sep 1900 age 84 years left England for Port Phillip in 1834 / 1 Tishri 5661

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (24 September 1900), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241475382 

There passed away, at Albert Park yesterday, one of the oldest members of the theatrical profession in Australia. Mr. John Lewis Jacobs, who died at the advanced age of nearly 85 years, arrived in Victoria at the end of 1836, and for many years played various parts on the boards of almost every theatre in Australasia. He has for a long time been living in retirement, and to the majority of playgoers of the last two or three decades his name will recall no memories. Mr. Coppin, who engaged him in 1842 to play in pantomime, is one of his surviving contemporaries, and Mr. E. Holloway, still active on the stage, is another. It is questionable if there are any more. Until quite recently Mr. Jacobs was hale and hearty. His funeral will take place at the Melbourne General Cemetery to-morrow afternoon. Mr. Jacobs used to tell of his purchase of a quarter-acre allotment in Bourke-street for L60. As this entailed the erection of a building of the value of not less than L50, he sold out to John Pascoe Fawkner, accepting L5 on his bargain.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Holloway (actor); John Pascoe Fawkner (pioneer)

"NOTES AND NEWS", Jewish Herald (28 September 1900), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149615116 

One of the most interesting figures in the Jewish community of Melbourne passed away on Sunday last, in the person of Mr. John Lewis Jacobs, who had attained the ripe age of eighty-four years. Mr. Jacobs was a very old colonist, arriving in Australia in 1834. After passing through the many vicissitudes which befel the early pioneers, he became more or less permanently attached to the stage as a profession, in his leisure from which he taught dancing, an art in which he was a pastmaster. Of his contemporaries on the boards in those days there now only remain the Hon. George Coppin and Mr. E. Holloway. After his retirement, from the theatre the deceased gentleman engaged in many occupations with varying fortunes, and only consented to take a well-earned rest from the toil and struggle of life a few years before his death. Mr. Jacobs was a man of superior education and attainments, an excellent raconteur with a remarkable memory and a keen sense of humour, and in his reminiscences of his early experiences in the colonies was singularly happy and entertaining. Throughout his long life the deceased never forgot his obligations to his religion, and up to within a few weeks of his death was in the habit of walking from Albert Park on every Sabbath and Holyday to attend synagogue service. He was a man of most lovable disposition, and to have known him is to deeply mourn his loss. The relatives of Mr. Jacobs reside mostly in Liverpool, England, and though he was frequently invited to spend his last days with them there, he always refused to do so, chiefly on account of his affection for his adopted country and for his associations therein.

JACOBS, Joseph (Joseph JACOBS; M. JACOBS; Monsieur JACOBS; "Wizard JACOBS"; "Professor JACOBS")

Entertainer, magician, wizard, necromancer, ventriloquist, theatre manager, concert promoter

Born Canterbury, England, 1813
Arrived (1) Sydney, NSW, 26 February 1855 (per Pacific, from England, via Melbourne, 23 February)
Departed (1) Sydney, NSW, 6 November 1858 (per Donald Mackay, for Liverpool)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 17 February 1865 (per Great Britain, from England)
Departed (2) Melbourne, VIC, 10 November 1866 (per Sussex, for England)
Died Sydenham, London, England, 11 October 1870, aged "58"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Jacobs+1813-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1587005 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Jacobs_(magician) (Wikipedia)

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

Professor Jacobs, Wizard, c. 1855; W. F. Gordon, del.; State Library of New South Wales

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9arpqeEn (DIGITISED)

Documentation ([1] 1855-58; [2] 1865-66):

First tour (22 February 1855 to 6 November 1858):

Names and descriptions of passengers per Pacific, from London, arrived at Melbourne, 22 February 1855; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF80E70-F96C-11E9-AE98-C724C30A4245?image=353 (DIGITISED)

Mr. G. V. Brooke . . . [for] Melbourne

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF80E70-F96C-11E9-AE98-C724C30A4245?image=354 (DIGITISED)

[Passengers for Sydney] . . . Mr. Jacobs / [Mr.] [? E.] Jacobs . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 February 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4804809 

February 22 - Pacific, S. S., 985 tons, W. C. Thompson, Commander, from Plymouth 25th November, via Cape of Good Hope and King George's Sound.
Passengers - saloon: for Melbourne - Miss Cathcart, Captain Skurrey, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Brooke and two servants . . . For Sydney . . . Jacobs (2), and servants . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Cathcart (actor); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor)

Names and descriptions of passengers per Pacific, from Melbourne, 23 February 1855, for Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2361BBF1-F7F0-11E9-AE98-C94F3ACB0C22?image=438 (DIGITISED)

. . . Mr. Jacob / 28 [sic] // Mr. Jacob / 26 . . .

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 March 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154862743 

THEATRE ROYAL . . . Thursday, March 6th . . . being for the
BENEFIT OF SPRIGHTLY, Assistant and goblin page to the GREAT WIZARD JACOBS . . .
MR. SPRIGHTLY will himself give a CONCERT, in which he will have the honor of singing the following popular songs: -
"Long parted have we been" - Russell.
"Mother, he is going away" - Lover.
"What will you do, love, when I am going" - Lover.
"I'm the pet of my papa" (comic) - Sprightly . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus (25 March 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4833907 

The Wizard Jacobs has completely metamorphosed this building so that the audience might last evening have imagined themselves to have been on a temporary a visit to Drury-lane Theatre during Mons. Jullien's Promenade Concerts. The present decorations and arrangements have evidently been planned and executed with a a len to the carrying out this last and perhaps most successful conclusion by the Great Wizard. The colored draperies which form the walls of the stage portion of the promenade and the convenient refreshment rooms at the back together in with the tout ensemble of orchestral effect, carried our mind forcibly back to the scene of the great triumphs of the great maestro of polka waltz and quadrille music, hight Jullien. Under this eccentric and popular conductor promenade concerts became a sort of necessity to the London public and the sticklers for the dull ancient regime of high priced concerts saw with surprise if not with disgust that the millions could afford by their multitude of small coins gathered together to pay first class artistes, vocal and instrumental and especially a latter, better than the high and dry system which it succeeded. The promenade (which will accommodate a vast number of visitors, and is spacious enough to admit of the entertainment being really a promenade concert) was very well-attended as also were the upper boxes. The dress circle (in which the regulations as to costume remain the same as during the opera season) was less deserted than usual. Altogether we should think the Wizard Jacobs must have been very well pleased with the success of his last experiment. The theatre throughout is as pleasantly cool all the evening, and we understand that due ventilation has not been forgotten. The orchestra who were sufficiently numerous (and in fact quite as numerous as any forty we ever saw in any announcement) were led in good style by Mr. Johnson as good a musician and as able a conductor as Jullien himself albeit it without the monkeyfied but inimitable get up of that great concert leader. The instrumental was relieved by several operatic gems introduced by Madame Cailly is he sang both sweetly and brilliantly and was encored upon each occasion. We should have great pleasure in hearing Madame Cailly all the evening, but we must again protest against an undiscriminating encore of every vocal effort. Miss Swannell sang several songs as on previous occasions when promenade concerts were given in the Hall of the Theatre. All this young lady's crudities of style and manner which we then noticed and which we suggested that some judicious training would certainly remove now appear to be confirmed and we must express an opinion that she is heard now to less advantage than on her first appearance when all allowance was made for extreme youth and inexperience. Never the less the few injudicious admirers who always perseveringly encored her songs as pertinaciously continue to do so. Last evening two encores were thus awarded to Miss Swannell by a vigorous and assiduous minority of about thirteen. This absurd flattery will always spoil a young singer and we begin to fear that Miss Swannell's sweet voice and generally excellent manner will never improve. The programme this evening will be the same as on Monday.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Johnson (musician, conductor); Clarisse Cailly (vocalist); Louisa Swannell (vocalist); Promenade concerts (general)

[Advertisement], The Argus (8 April 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834972 

THEATRE ROYAL.
The Second and Last GRAND BAL MASQUE, A la Jullien,
Will take Place On Friday, 11th April. Mr. Denning, M.C. . . .
The great success of the first Bal Masque in the Theatre Royal, and by particular desire, Mr. Jacobs has made arrangements for a Second, which it is expected, from the number of tickets already sold, this Ball will far surpass the first . . .
JACOBS, the Wizard, will shortly visit Ballaarat, Castlemaine, Bendigo, and several other Diggings, previous to his departure for California.
Communications to be made to him immediately to the Theatre Royal, Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cornelius Peter Denning (dancing master)

"THE THEATRES. THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus (14 April 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4835379 

The Wizard Jacobs, in lieu of his own particular entertainment, which he had announced to be given this week, will continue the promenade concerts for five nights longer and, to add to their eclat, he has engaged Madame Carandini, who, with Miska Hauser and Mr. Lavenu, has just returned to, Melbourne from a highly successful professional tour in the western districts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (musician); Miska Hauser (violin)

"SHIPPING . . . CLEARED OUT", The Age (8 November 1858), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154874840 

November 6 - Donald Mackay, ship, 260 1/2 tons, T. James Tobin, for Liverpool . . .
Passengers cabin: Mr. Frazer, the Wizard Jacobs and his Goblin Sprightly . . .

See also, The Donald Mac Kay herald (edited by M. Jacobs)

Second tour (17 February 1865 to 10 November 1866):

[News], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (18 February 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245507505 

Amongst the passengers by the Great Britain are the Wizard Jacobs, and Miss Edith Palmerston . . .

[News], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (28 February 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245505811 

After an absence of something like eight years, the Wizard Jacobs has returned to Melhourne, and last night, at the Theatre Royal, renewed his acquaintance with us. Those who witnessed his entertainment on his first visit to Australia will notice very little difference in him. The same genial manner distinguishes as of old his colloquies with his audience, and the same marvellous skill and rapid manipulation in the management of his tricks are observable. His reception was cordial in the extreme . . .

"Theatrical Memoranda", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (20 April 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199056880 

Our old and genial friend, Professor Jacobs, arrived home early in January, in excellent health, and intended to commence a tour early in the spring.

Passengers by the Sussex from Melbourne, 11 November 1866; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/23A66645-F7F0-11E9-AE98-8513F2D7CA98?image=480 (DIGITISED)

Mr. Jacobs / 45 [sic] / Artist / English // Servant / 24 . . .

After Australia:

"DEATHS", Jewish Record [London, England] (21 October 1870), 4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002573/18701021/018/0004 (PAYWALL)

JACOBS. - On October 11, at the residence of his beloved friend, Mr. A. M. Cohen, Mount villas, Sydenham hill, Professor JACOBS, aged 58, deeply lamented by his sorrowing friends and family. May his soul rest in peace. Australian and New Zealand papers please copy.

"THEATRICAL GOSSIP", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (21 December 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244719549 

In matters theatrical, writes Anglo-Australian in the European Mail . . . It is with great regret that I have to announce the death of Professor Jacobs, whose long and successful career in the colonies was attended by universal respect . . .

[News], Gippsland Times [VIC] (28 March 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61347386 

Many an old Gippsland colonist who was in Melbourne in early days, will recollect Professor Jacobs, the wizard, and his man Sprightly. Jacobs had all his paraphernalia destroyed at the theatre of the United States hotel, Ballarat, in the year 1856. The conjuror had long retired from the profession to a neat little villa at Sydenham in Kent where he died in October last. I notice that all Australian demands and claims on his estate are to be sent to 36 Finsbury Circus, London.

Bibliography and resources:

Joseph Jacobs, Goodman Lipkind, "JACOBS, JOSEPH (known as Jacobs the Wizard)", Jewish encyclopedia (1906)

https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/8476 

English conjurer; born at Canterbury 1813; died Oct. 13, 1870. He first appeared in London at Horn's Tavern, Kennington, in 1835, when he introduced the Chinese ring trick. At the Strand Theatre in 1841 he achieved a great success by the aid of expensive apparatus. Jacobs in 1850 invented the trick of producing from under a shawl bowls of water containing goldfish; he appeared at the Adelaide Gallery in 1853, in America in 1854, and in Australia and New Zealand in 1860 [sic, recte 1855-58]. In the last-cited year he opened the Polygraphic Hall in London.

G. F. J. Bergman, "THE WIZARD JACOBS BROTHERS", The Australian Jewish Times (12 August 1976), 19, 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article263290252 

John Levi, These are the names: Jewish lives in Australia, 1788-1850 [2nd edition] (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 2013), 360-61

JACOBSON, Samuel (Samuel JACOBSON)

Musician

Born Holland (Netherlands), c. 1813
Married Catherine BERNARD (d. VIC, 1865), by c. 1835
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1856
Died Yarra Bend Asylum, VIC, 10 August 1858, aged "46" [BDM "32"]

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JACOBSON-Samuel (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1841, St. Luke, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1546/55/10

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8978/records/7089835 (PAYWALL)

[New Street] / Barnett Jacobson / 28 / Musician / [born in county] . . . [and wife and family]
Sam'l Jacobson / 28 / Musician / [born foreign parts]
Catherine / 33 / - / [born foreign parts]
Daniel / 6 // Hannah / 3 / [born born foreign parts]

England census, 30 March 1851, Whitechapel, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1546/55/10

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/395023 (PAYWALL)

[Great Prescot Street] / Samuel Jacobson / Head of Family / Married / 37 / Musician / Holland Leyden
Katherine Jacobson / Wife / [Married] / 44 / Dress Maker / [born] Kent Canterbury
Hannah Jaconseon / Daughter / Unmarried / 12 / Scholar / [born] Middlesex London
Samuel Jacobson / 10 / [Unm.] / [Scholar] / [born] [Middlesex London]
Sophia / 7 // Leonard / 4 / [both born London]

"POLICE . . . A SELF-MADE LUNATIC", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (22 December 1856), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15487178

Samuel Jacobson, an individual who was some time since sent to the Lunatic Asylum, habits of intoxication having produced an aberration of mind, was on Saturday released from custody, low diet and cool water having effected a perfect cure. He was cautioned against again having recourse to the fatal dram, that active agent in supplying our Lunatic Asylum with inmates.

"POLICE. CITY COURT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 June 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7132896

Samuel Jacobson, a musician, was charged with lunacy. He was so violent that he could not be brought into Court, and had to be taken from his house in Bouverie-street, North Melbourne, for the safety of his wife and children. His madness was stated to be the effect of almost constant drunkenness.

Inquest, Samuel Jacobson, Yarra Bend Asylum, 12 August 1858; Public Records Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4F61A3E4-F1BE-11E9-AE98-930B9FB4593D?image=1 (DIGITISED)

. . . The deceased Samuel Jacobson aged 46 years was admitted on the warrant now produced on the 3rd of May 1858. He was a married man, a Jew, a musician of very intemperate habits, and had been more than once in gaol as a lunatic. His insanity commenced as delerium tremens which lapsed into dementia. When brought to the asylum he was exceedingly troublesome, restless, and dirty - he was very feeble and in a state of great exhaustion until the 10th instant when he died completely worn out . . .

"ODDS AND ENDS FROM FAR AND NEAR", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (17 August 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87982699 

On the 10th, Samuel Jacobson, aged 46, a lunatic, died in the Yarra Bend Asylum of debility.

JACQUESON, Mr. (Mr. JACQUESON; ? pseudonym, ? JACKSON)

Comic vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1862

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J-1.php#JACQUESON-Mr (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 June 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5716105 

The efforts of Madame Stuttaford to give a series of cheap and popular concerts at Prahran appear likely to achieve the success which they deserve, judging from the support and approbation which attended last night's entertainment, which took place at the Town-hall of that populous suburb. There was a numerous attendance, and the gallery especially was well filled. The vocalists were - Madame Stuttaford, Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mr. E. A. Beaumont, Mr. Wilkinson, and Mr. Jacqueson. Mr. Plaisted presided at the pianoforte . . . Mr. Jacqueson, whose name we suspect to be a nom de guerre, sang "The Merry Little Fat Gray Man," which was encored, but in its stead he gave "The Cork Leg." Both songs afforded immense amusement, especially to the audience in the gallery; but the singer indulged in rather too much gesticulation for the concert-room. While concerts, to be popular, must no doubt be of a miscellaneous character, and contain an admixture both of the sentimental and the humorous, it should not be forgotten that one of the great ends of popular concerts ought to be to cultivate the taste of the masses of the people for really good music . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford (vocalist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (vocalist); Henry Wilkinson (vocalist); Philip Charles Plaisted (pianist); Prahran Town Hall (venue)

[News], The Argus (17 June 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5716541 

Madame Stuttaford gave the fourth of her series of Monday night popular concerts, in the Prahran Town-hall, last evening . . . Mr. Jacqueson contributed several comic songs, which supplied in animation what they lacked in melody. Altogether, the concert was as gratifying to the assemblage as it must have been to the artistes engaged in it.

[Advertisement], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (23 June 1862), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244225894 

MADAME STUTTAFORD'S MONDAY NIGHT POPULAR CONCERTS. GREAT SUCCESS. At Town-hall, Prahran.
LOCKE'S Celebrated MUSIC to MACBETH, As well as a Selection of Ballads, Duetts, Buffo Songs, Glees, Etc.
TO-NIGHT . . . Mrs. WEBSTER, R.A.M., Contralto, (Her Second Appearance since arrival from England.)
Messrs. BEAUMONT, JACQUESON, and WILKINSON . . .
Pianists and Conductors, Messrs. LESSIGNOL and PLAISTED . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sophia Webster (vocalist); Eugene Lissignol [sic] (pianist)

JAFFA, Rebecca (Rebecca MARKS; Mrs. Henry Solomon JAFFA; Rebecca Soloman JAFFA; Madame JAFFA)

Musician, pianist, composer

Born Greenwich, Kent, England, c. 1831; daughter of Myer MARKS and Rachel (bar Phineas)
Married Henry Solomon JAFFA, London, England, by mid 1854
Arrived [1] Sydney, NSW, 22 October 1854 (per The sovereign of the seas, from London, 29 July)
Departed [1] Newcastle, NSW, 16 November 1866 (per Golden Sunset, for San Francisco)
Arrived [2] Sydney, NSW, 14 December 1888 (per R.M.S. Alameda from San Francisco)
Departed [2], Melbourne, VIC, 3 August 1889 (per Elingamite, for NZ and San Francisco)
Died San Francisco, USA, 4 July 1910

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JAFFA-Madame (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Rebecca Jaffa was daughter of Myer Marks, and his wife Rachel. She was listed with her parents in London in the 1851 census, as aged 20, having been born in Greenwich. She claimed to have studied piano at the Royal Conservatory, Liège, under Jules Jalheau.

She married Henry Solomon Jaffa (whose registered surname was perhaps Solomon) in London, in 1854, only shortly before they sailed for Sydney in July.

She first appeared in a Sydney concert as an anonymous "lady amateur" soloist for the Sydney Philharmonic Society on 23 February 1857, playing the rondo from Beethoven's fifth piano concerto.

She again appeared for the society, but under her own name, on 24 January 1859, performing the Fantaisie sur Lucie de Lamermoor by Émile Prudent, and, as an encore, Erin, a fantasie on Irish Airs, by Julius Benedict.

That month she also advertised that, "at the suggestion of her friends", she had "made arrangements for giving a few private lessons"; and, on 21 September, gave her own concert, at which she again played the Prudent and Benedict pieces, and introduced Beethoven's Moonlight sonata, as well as performing complete, Mendelssohn's First piano quartet (Op. 1) with the Deane brothers. In other appearances that year, she gave the Rondo from Beethoven's B-flat concerto as a piano solo. At her second annual concert, in October 1860, she introduced, for the first time in a public concert in Sydney, a Bach fugue on the harmonium, from the various descriptions given, probably Czerny's edition of the Fugue on B-A-C-H, BWV 898.

She continued to be active as a teacher and concert performer into the mid 1860s.

She left for San Francisco with her husband and four children (all born in Sydney) late in 1866, and arrived safely though their ship was wrecked. At her first concert there, in March 1867, she was assisted by other recent arrivals from Sydney, Frank Howson, his daughters Emma and Clelia, and son Frank junior.

By 1872, the Jaffa family was living at 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, where Henry and Rebecca were teaching music and languages at the French Spring Valley Grammar School. By 1885 the family had moved to 2420 Bush Street, and the two daughters Fannie and Rachel had also become music teachers. Rachel, as Rose Alice Jaffa, was also a pianist. Henry was naturalized on 10 August 1875, giving his country of origin as Germany.

After her husband's death (? 1887), Jaffa made a return tour of Australia in 1889.

Two published Australian compositions by her are documented, both lost:

Sweet and low; words by Alfred Tennyson; composed expressly for Sara Flower ([Sydney: F. Mader; Wilkie, Elvy and Co., 1863])

The message; "the music . . . composed by Madame Jaffa"; (words: Adelaide Proctor); [sung] by Mr. Charles Stewart [July 1864] ([Sydney: Elvy and Co., 1865])

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Middlesex, Hampstead; UK National Archives, HO107/1492/60/23

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/2384113 (PAYWALL)

Maryon House / Myer Marks / Head / Mar. / 65 / Retired [???] / [born] City of London Aldgate
Rachel [Marks] / Wife / Mar. / 50 / - / [born] [? Prussia / Preussen] British Subject
Rebecca [Marks] / Daur. / Unm. / 20 / - / [born] Greenwich Kent
Hyman [Marks] / Son / Unm. / 14 / - / [born] [Greenwich Kent] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Myer Marks and Rachel (bar Phineas) married at Western Synagogue, London, on 20 December 1826; Rachel Marks died in Dublin, Ireland, on 5 December 1879; her son-in-law Henry Solomon Jaffa was named as secondary executor of her will

[Advertisement]", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (28 October 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12954004 

THE SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.
We, the undersigned first-class passengers by the ship Sovereign of the Seas . . .
Henry Solomon Jaffa, Rebecca Solomon Jaffa . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 February 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12992425 

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . .
The Fifth Concert of the Season will take place at the
Concert hall, Royal Hotel, on MONDAY EVENING, February 23rd, 1857.
On which occasion the following artistes have kindly volunteered their services:
Madame Cailly; Lady Amateur; Monsieur Armand Roeckel; Mr. Wheeler.
PROGRAMME. PART I. . . . 4. Concerto, Pianoforte, by a Lady Amateur, Beethoven . . .
Leader, J. Deane . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Clarisse Cailly (vocalist); Armand Roeckel (pianist, Cailly's accompanist); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (cornet); John Deane (leader and secretary); Sydney Philharmonic Society (association); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

"SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 February 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12992510 

The fifth concert of the season was given by this Society, last evening, at the Concert Hall of the Royal Hotel. Although the evening was wet the room was well filled, though the performances somehow or other seemed to flag, and there evidently was not that spirit of enjoyment prevalent that we have witnessed on former occasions . . . A lady amateur performed a concerto of Beethoven on the pianoforte, and that, too, in excellent time and with good execution. Were we inclined to criticise, we might venture to offer a word or two of advice, but with amateurs, and, of course, with amateureses, this is forbidden, and, no doubt, judicious friends will point out to what we allude . . .

"SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (25 February 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60274708 

. . . As on some previous occasions a lady amateur volunteered her services, and played with considerable taste a concerto by Beethoven. The gratifying manner in which the favour was acknowledged by the audience, may have the effect of inducing other ladies connected with the society occasionally to give the audience the benefit of their accomplishments . . .

"To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald", Empire (27 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60275505 

SIR - Your critical correspondent or reporter has favoured the public with an article on the last Philharmonic Concert, which seems to be very ridiculous, and seeing a similar criticism in to-day's Empire, I request that you will allow me, through your columns, to offer a few remarks. I hope your critic will rejoice that somebody takes notice of his remarks, although his observations deserve to be passed over with silent contempt.

The principal attraction of the evening was the lady amateur; of her your critic says as follows, which I take the trouble to report verbatim: "A lady amateur performed a concerto of Beethoven on the pianoforte, and that too in excellent time, and with good execution. Were we inclined to criticise, we might venture a word or two of advice, but with amateurs and of course with amateuresses (!!) this is forbidden, and no doubt judicious friends will point out to what we allude." Does your critic now believe, for one single moment, that these judicious friends do not perceive, at once, that he wishes to hide his ignorance behind unfortunate soft-sawder? In the name of every one who takes any real interest in music, what is his advice? I am an amateur myself, and all amateurs will no doubt be thankful for advice; we wish to be criticised, it shows us that the public pay attention to our mediocre talents, and one remark, if even a little sharp, made by a competent judge gives us more pleasure and satisfaction than a volume or sweet trash for which we do not care two pence, always expecting that their criticisms will be made for the laudable purpose of cultivating good musical taste, and that proper consideration will be taken that we are no professional artists. Your critic begins to state that the lady played a concerto of Beethoven; he has probably never heard of the existence of the 5th concerto of this maestro, otherwise he ought to know that he heard only a small portion, viz.: the rondo. I heard the whole concerto some years ago executed by Mendelssohn, one of the very few artists who were able to enter into the spirit of this sublime and wonderful musical creation; it lasted about three quarters of an hour, and during all the time, a sacred awe took possession of the whole audience. Your critic says, in the way of eulogy, "the concerto was performed in excellent time." If our friends at home were to read such a monstrous remark in your wide-spread paper, and should unfortunately think it to be the opinion of the Sydney musical world, they would not only consider us to be antipodes in geographical position but also in musical taste or good sense.

To give a performed credit that she played a concerto of Beethoven in an excellent time is nearly as much credit as you would give a man for opening his mouth when he wants to eat, the one ought to be just as natural as the other. I have only heard such a remark applied to a little piano-playing girl whose governess gives the good news to the delighted mama that she is able to to keep time. Well, Mr. Editor, this concerto abounds with beauties and technical difficulties, and I have seen many a professional artist of high standing to whom the modern music of Thalberg, Dohler, &c., &c., is childs-play, but they would never venture upon the dangerous enterprise of trying this noble work in public. I must confess that under the circumstances, I was rather puzzled to hear that a lady amateur was to play it. I thought it could not be done, that it was next to an impossibility; but I was most agreeably disappointed. I must, however, take the liberty of blaming this lady, who I understand has been some two years in the colony, for not having more sufficiently studied her audience to choose at her debut that sublime composition, which can only be understood by a few real musical people. I am fully convinced that this lady must possess a profound knowledge of classical music, which she could only have acquired by studies in one of the continental conservatoires; it is only there, in London, and on the Continent in general, that we hear good music; and, in order to acquire good taste, the incessant opportunity of mixing in good society is requisite. I believe that there is scarcely any possibility for an amateur, taught only in this city, to delight the cool reflecting critic, who little cares for the youth or age of the performer, but whose only desire is to hear real good music. Much as he has reason to admire another extraordinary talent of a young lady of this city, who appeared on a former occasion at the Philharmonic Concert, and who, if she were to continue assiduously her studies at the conservatoires of Paris, or Leipsic, might in some years bring lustre to her native place.

I am rather amused at the eulogy which, in the way of contrast, has been lavished on a Mr. Roeckel, for his having accompanied two songs. If this gentleman, as stated, is a clever pianist, he will consider such a remark as tantamount to irony; he will know well enough that it does not require much dexterity to accompany the two difficult morceaux sung by Mrs. Cailly, and will, no doubt, laugh at the naivete of your critic, who, I hope, will favour me through your columns with an answer to the above, and will enlighten at the same time the musical world with his advice. If he is not able to do so, I advise him never to write again on matters on which he does not seem to understand anything at all, and to limit himself to such reports which every one is able to give who has eyes and ears: for instance - whether the audience was numerous or not; whether the weather was fine or rainy; whether there was much applause or not; and more such-like chat; but to spare, in future, the public from his common-place, insipid sayings, most improperly called criticisms.
Ready to continue this controversy in music,
I am, sir, your obedient servant, _____

ASSOCIATIONS: Hannah Aldis ("a young lady of this city, who appeared on a former occasion"; pianist)

MUSIC: Piano concerto no 5 (Beethoven); probably only a single movement was performed as a piano solo without orchestral accomapaniment

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28637049 

The artistic record of a month must necessarily be but a brief one in a community like ours, limited as to numbers, and composed exclusively of persons all occupied in business pursuits of some description or other. In our hive we have no drones, all are working bees, and thus, much of the patronage that in the fatherland is given to art is wanting here, and the attendance at concert or opera is precarious and fluctuating. One concert per month is about as much as can be ventured upon with reasonable prospects of success, and that one has been given by the Philharmonic Society. This society embraces amongst its members many of our leading gentry and most of the more respectable of our business men, whilst the playing members, with a few exceptions of professionals of a high order of talent who preside over the study and practice, are amateurs, who by their diligence and attention have attained to no mean range of excellence. The selections of music for public performance also evince great taste, being chiefly from the scores of those masters whose works have stood the test and gained the approval of European critics. It is not extraordinary, then, that the concerts of this society should have always secured a good audience, and the last performance was no exception to the general rule, the concert hall of the Royal Hotel being well filled, despite an evening of storm and rain. The occasion is the more worthy of note, from having introduced a lady amateur to the public, being the second Australian who has made her debut as an amateur pianist before a Sydney audience. Her first effort in public was decidedly a successful one . . .

"SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 April 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12994343

THE annual meeting of the above Society was held on Thursday evening last, at the Society's practice rooms, in Jamison-street . . . and the business commenced with the reading of the report for the past year . . . the solos had been performed by the following artistes: - Madame Cailly, Madame Jaffa, Miss Aldis, Miska Hauser, Boulanger, Mr. Sloper, Mr. E. Deane, Mr. Prost, and Mr. Wheeler, to whom the Society is indebted for their most valuable assistance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violin); Frederick Evans Sloper (saxhorn); Edward Smith Deane (cello); James Cornelius Prost (pianist)

"SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 April 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13009381 

THE Fourth Annual Meeting of this Society was held at the Practice Room, Jamison-street, on Monday evening last . . . The ordinary preliminaries being gone through, the Secretary read the . . . FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT . . . Your Committee most gladly tender their acknowledgments to Madame Jaffa, and to Miss Aldis, for their ready acquiescence in the desire of the Society to avail of their services, regretting that their excellent examples have not, as yet, been more generally followed . . .

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 August 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13017259 

On the 21st Instant, at 65, Botany-street, Surry Hills, Mrs. Jaffa, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry; other children registered at BDM NSW, were Fanny (1855), and Rachel (1860)

"To the Editor", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 January 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13018271 

SIR - In your usual notice of the Sydney Philharmonic Society's concert, I was struck with the omission of the names of the two performers who were invited to grace our drawing-room entertainment with their musical abilities upon that occasion. I refer to Madame Jaffa's performance on the pianoforte, and Carl Schmidt's spirited performance on the violin . . . Madame Jaffa was for many years a resident in Liege, Belgium, and acquired a first-class musical reputation . . .
- A MEMBER, 27th January.

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Schmitt [sic] (violin)

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 January 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13018262

In our brief notice of the Sydney Philharmonic Concert, we inadvertently omitted to notice . . . The fantasie on the pianoforte - "Sur les motifs, de Lucie de Lammermuir," by Madame Jaffa, stamped that lady as a pianist of surpassing merit. She enjoys, we understand, a high reputation in the musical world, having, for a number of years, held a distinguished position in the Frankfort Musical Association.

"MUSIC", The Australian Home Companion and Band of Hope Journal (12 February 1859), 104

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72485647 

The Philharmonic Society's Concert, the 5th of the season, - held in the splendid room of the Sydney Exchange on the 24th ult. The Concert was well attended, and was a decided success. The attraction of the evening however, was the performance by MADAME JAFFA, of Prudent's beautiful, but difficult arrangement of airs from Lucia de Lammermoor. The breathless attention with which the audience listened to the "divine harmony" was perhaps the most grateful tribute to the lady's skill, a discerning public could confer: but not content with silent approval, they greeted her at the close of her performance with a rapturous and unanimous encore, this was gracefully responded to by the lady - she favouring us with another specimen of her talent, by playing with remarkable execution a fantasia on Irish airs which we do not remember previously to have heard. The style, precision and finish this lady displayed in her performance, together with the graceful ease with which she executed the most difficult passages, are proofs of talents of a very high order, and we congratulate the society and the musical public generally on the presence of such a talented Pianiste amongst us. We have not had the honor of the acquaintance of the distinguished lady - but we are informed that MADAME JAFFA was a distinguished pupil of the celebrated "Conservative Royale de Siege" [sic, Liège] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Exchange Hall (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: Fantaisie sur Lucia di Lammermoor (Prudent)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 February 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13010837 

MADAME JAFFA begs to announce that she has, at the suggestion of her friends, made arrangements for giving a few private lessons. Address Mr. MADER, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Mader (musicseller)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 April 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13023949 

MADAME JAFFA, Pianiste and Pupil of the Conservatoire Royal de Liege. For terms apply either at her residence, 7, Bligh-street; or Mr. MADER, George-street.

"MADAME JAFFA", Empire (30 August 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60400805

We are pleased to see that that this talented pianiste is about to contribute to the musical attractions of the city by a concert to be given early in the ensuing month. The school of music, of which this lady is the exponent, though difficult of introduction, is the one most calculated to aid in advancing the cause by really inspiring a taste for the beauties of classic composition. Madame Jaffa is deserving of warm support for attempting this, - and from the opportunities we have had of hearing her performances we can assert that this artiste is thoroughly imbued with a sense of the beauties of classic compositions.

[Advertisement], Empire (19 September 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60405737 

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.
MADAME JAFFA'S CONCERT, at the EXCHANGE, on WEDNESDAY, September 21.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Trio - "Magic Wove Scarf" - Barnett. - Madame Carandini, Messrs. Sherwin and Gregg.
Song - "Der Wanderer" - Schubert - Mr. Gregg.
Quartette - Piano, Violin, Viola, and, Violoncello; first Grand Quartette Concertante - Mendelssohn - Madame Jaffa and the Messrs. Deane.
'Duo - "Bella imago" Semiramide - Rossini. - Madame Sara Flower and Mr. Gregg.
"Song - "Il mio tesoro," Don Juan - Mozart. - Mr. Sherwin.
Solo - Violoncello, "Hymn from Stradella" - Flotow. - Mr. Deane.
Song - "Auld Robin Gray" - Madame Carandini.
Solo - Piano, "Fantasie on airs from Lucie Di Lammermoor - Prudent. - Madame Jaffa.
PART II.
Quartette - "Rigoletto" - Verdi. - Mesdames Sara Flower, Carandini, Messrs. Sherwin and Gregg.
Song - "Non, so piu" Noze di Figaro - Mozart. - Madame Sara Flower.
Solo - Piano "Sonata" (moonlight), op. 27 - Beethoven. - Madame Jaffa.
Duo - "Lasciami," Tancredi - Rossini. - Mesdames Carandini, and Sara Flower.
Song - "The Messenger" - J. Hatton. - Mr. Gregg.
Song - "Com e Gentil" Don Pasquale - Donizetti. - Mr. Sherwin.
Trio -"Gran Dio," - Don Juan - Mozart. - Madame Carandini, Messrs. Sherwin, and Gregg.
Solo - Piano "Erin," Fantasie, on Irish Melodies - Julius Benedict - Madame Jaffa.
Conductor, Mr. C. PACKER . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist); Sara Flower (vocalist); John and Edward Deane (as above) and one other brother

"MADAME JAFFA'S CONCERT", Empire (22 September 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60406286 

The entertainment given by this lady at the Exchange last evening, may be characterised as par excellence, undoubtedly the concert of the season. The hall was fully and fashionably attended . . . The quartett of Mendelssohn in C minor followed. All four movements were played. The Adagio - one of the most expressive pieces of music written by this genius - was played with exquisite taste and feeling. In the short duet passages, Mr. J. Deane on the violin admirably assisted the pianiste by the mellowness of his tones. The scherzo, and more particularly the concluding allegretto, showed a want of more practice in concert - the stringed instruments being slightly at fault . . . Prudent's "Lucia" Fantasia, brilliantly executed by the beneficaire concluded the first part of the concert . . . The great novelty of the evening succeeded - Beethoven's "Moonlight" Fantasie-Sonata (Op. 27, No. 2), and the delight experience by the connoisseurs of the art may compensate Madame Jaffa for her determination in elevating the standard of music. The opening Adagio was executed in the purest style, - soft and clear, the instrument on which the executant performed seemed slightly to mar the purity of the following allegretto. Of the many stories that were circulated respecting this Fantasia, the following may not be uninteresting. Taking a stroll one evening, Beethoven is said to have heard one of his sonatas being played in a neighbouring cottage. Curiosity prompted him to enter, when he found that the musician was a blind girl. After some conversation, he was persuaded to play extempore; asking for a theme he observed the moonbeams breaking through the blinds, and hence the lovely composition abovenamed. Madame Jaffa was loudly applauded . . . and Jules Benedict's Variation on Irish melodies, (composed for Arabella Goddard, the greatest pianiste of the day,) brilliantly executed by the beneficiare, concluded this very delightful entertainment.

ASSOCIATIONS: Arabella Goddard (pianist)

"BIRTH", Empire (25 January 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64096385 

On the 23rd instant, at 7, Bligh-street, Madame Jaffa of a daughter.

"MUSICAL NOTES", Empire (27 September 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60499020 

Madame Jaffa announces her annual concert for next week. This lady is too seldom heard in Sydney; she is one of the few artists who endeavour to refine and cultivate the taste by the dissemination - in public and private - of the highest class of music. One of the pieces to be performed by Madame Jaffa on the present occasion, is a fugue on the harmonium, by the mighty master, Sebastian Bach - the celebrated piece consisting of chromatic variations on his own name - the fugue being on the keys B.A.C.H.. Madame Jaffa will be assisted by the Misses Macarthy, and Madame Sarah Flower, who has returned to town after a lengthened absence, and will be warmly greeted by a large number of her admirers. The Band of the XII Regiment will also take part in the concert.

ASSOCIATIONS: Georgina and Maria McCarthy (vocalists); Band of the 12th Regiment (military)

MUSIC: Fugue in B flat on B.A.C.H. (doubtfully attributed to Bach, BWV 898, as edited by Carl Czerny)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (29 January 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13223924 

MADAME JAFFA begs to inform her pupils that she has REMOVED to Alma House, William-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 August 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13232908

MADAME JAFFA begs to announce that
the last of her first series of popular subscription CONCERTS
will take place at the Masonic Hall, MONDAY, August 18.
PROGRAMME.
Quartet - Male Voices - Kucken. - Under the direction of W. J. McDougall, Esq., amateurs who have kindly volunteered their services.
Concerto - Pianoforte - Dussek, Madame JAFFA.
Solo - Voi che Sapete - Mozart, Madame SARA FLOWER.
Solo - Violin - Kallwooda, Mr. PECK.
Pianoforte solo - Fantasie on Robin Adair - Wallace, Madame JAFFA.
Buffa Scena - The Maniac.
Quartet - Evening - De Call, Gentlemen Amateurs.
Pianoforte solo - Reveil des Fees - Prudent.
Solo - "Sweet and Low" (Tennyson) - Madame Jaffa (Composed expressly for this occision), Madame SARA FLOWER.
Duet - Dunque io son - Rossini, Madame SARA FLOWER and Mr. FARQUHARSON.
Pianoforte - Solo - Home Sweet Home - Thalberg (By particular desire), Madame JAFFA.
Buffo Scena - Fayre Rosamonde - a legende of Englishe Historyie - Parry, Mr. FARQUHARSON.
Accompanyist, Mr. BRIDSON . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William James Macdougall (director); George Peck (violin); Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Thomas Vicary Bridson (pianist, accompanist); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)

"MR. PECK'S CONCERT", Empire (17 December 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60520392 

The entertainment to be given at the Masonic Hall this evening is the first given by this gentleman for many years . . . Madame Jaffa, the representative of classical music in this city (excepting only Boulanger), will play Weber's elegant "Concert-Stuck" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Boulanger (pianist)

"MADAME JAFFA'S MATINEE MUSICALE", Empire (31 December 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60520974 

A morning, or, rather, afternoon musical entertainment is an occurrence of so seldom a character in Sydney that we cannot doubt but that a very large and fashionable auditory will be assembled in the Australian Library at three o'clock today to take the opportunity of a gratifying method of closing the year and of acknowledging the claims of one of our first resident artistes. Madame Jaffa has long been favourably known in Sydney by her untiring endeavours to introduce and create a taste for the highest class of music, the works of the great masters, of which, in regards the pianoforte, she may almost be said to be sole representative. Careful in instructing her pupils in the principles of high art, she loses no opportunity of implanting them and of illustrating them in her public performances. And this, without even a consideration of her style of playing, which is characterised by great taste and delicacy, demands the warmest approbation of all true lovers of the Art divine, and mirabile dicta, notwithstaning Madame Jaffa's long residence in Sydney, and her manifest talents, no professional jealousy has been raised against her. Always anxious to give her patrons the very best entertainment that the city affords, Madame Jaffa has engaged the highest professional assistance, and has arranged a programme that cannot fail to delight every visitor. Leaving this to be discussed over by musical connoisseurs, we take the opportunity of adding a few remarks as to one piece, to be performed for the first time in Australia, and by the pianiste herself. The "Ne plus ultra" sonata, by the celebrated Joseph Woelfl . . .

MUSIC: Non plus ultra sonata (Woelfl)

"MADAME JAFFA'S MATINEE MUSICALE", Sydney Mail (3 January 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166654245 

On Wednesday afternoon, Madame Jaffa, long favourably known in the musical world of Sydney as an excellent pianiste, gave a grand day concert to a numerous and fashionable audience in the hall of the Australian Library, in Bent-street. The programme was of a varied and comprehensive character, the talent of some of the best of our resident musical artists (both vocal and instrumental) being called into requisition upon the occasion . . . The second piece was a solo pianoforte - The Grand March and Finale to Concert Stuck - by Weber, performed with great taste and delicacy by Madame Jaffa, who was warmly received by the ladies and gentlemen present . . . A grand duo, The "Liedeohnewort" [Lieder ohne Worte] of Mendelssohn, followed - Madame Jaffa at the harmonium and Mr. F. Ellard at the piano. This performance was much admired, the singular style of the music, and the ability with which it was executed, being particularly noticed . . . the first part concluded with a solo pianoforte by Thalberg, which served to show the brilliant performance of Madame Jaffa. The second part commenced with a well-known glee . . . This was succeeded by a grand solo, pianoforte (Woelfl's celebrated sonata, the "Ne Plus Ultra"), by Madame Jaffa, which was heartily applauded. The song of "Sweet and Low" (the words by Tennyson) was also highly successful, and received a very decided encore. It was sung with great sweetness by Madame Sara Flower - Madame Jaffa playing the accompaniment. We believe we are right in attributing the music of this pretty little song to Madame Jaffa. The music is easy, and the air so simple and pleasing that it deserves to become a favourite. The remainder of the pieces were . . . Thalberg's Barcarolle No. 15, by Madame Jaffa . . . and variations on Home Sweet Home by Madame Jaffa . . . Although the room was by no means as full as might be wished, we shall he glad to hear that there was a sufficient number of persons present to render this Matinee Musicale remunerative to the lady who gave it.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (pianist); Australian Library (Sydney venue)

"NEW SONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 April 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13076492

Tennyson's pretty lines "Sweet and Low" have been set to music by the talented pianiste Madame Jaffa, and the composition is dedicated by that lady to her master M. Jalheau, Professor of the Pianoforte at the Royal Conservatory of Music at Liege. The touching simplicity of the poetry is appropriately preserved in the music, and which it may be remembered, was so exquisitely sung by Madame Sara Flower a short time since. To the plaintive air composed in six flats, a very chaste accompaniment is arranged principally in chords, and capable of that amount of instrumental expression for which songs like "Sweet and Low" depend very materially for successful interpretation. The publishers are F. Mader, and Wilkie, Elvy, and Co., and as a specimen of musical typography the copy before us is very creditable.

ASSOCIATIONS: Jules Jalheau (Belgian pianist); Frederick Mader (musicseller, publisher); Wilkie, Elvy, and Co. (musicsellers, publishers)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 April 1863), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13076560 

MADAME JAFFA has much pleasure in announcing that,
in order to meet the wishes of many of her patrons and friends,
she has obtained the co-operation of Madame SARA FLOWER,
who will at stated times give LESSONS at Madame Jaffa's residence, Alma House, Craigend,
thus offering to members of one family the unusual opportunity of receiving under one roof simultaneously instruction of the highest character, in vocal and instrumental music.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 July 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13111680 

SCHOOL OF ARTS. Madame JAFFA'S CONCERT, THIS EVENING, July 11th.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
Kreutzer Sonata - Beethoven. Madame JAFFA and Mr. HAIMBERGER . . .
Piano Solo - Grand Fantasia - Rigoletto, Litz [Liszt] (Played this season by Arabella Goddard), Madame JAFFA . . .
PART II.
Piano Solo - Fantaisia Impromptu - Chopin - Madame JAFFA . . .
Song - The Message - Madame Jaffa (Words by the late Adelaide Proctor,) Mr. CHARLES STEWART . . .
Piano Solo - Grand Fantaisia on the Cracovienne - Wallace, Madame JAFFA . . .

"MADAME JAFFA'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 July 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13099311

The concert announced for yesterday evening at the School of Arts came off with considerable eclat, in the presence of a select and highly appreciative but not crowded audience. The concert, like many previous ones given by the same lady, was all that the true lovers of music could desire; the entertainment, particularly the instrumental portion of it, was in fact such a one as is seldom provided in this city, where music forms such an important feature in almost every public gathering for instruction or amusement; but it was scarcely popular enough to attract the masses. The artistes on this occasion incuded Madame Sara Flower, Mr. Charles Stewart, M. Haimberger, and Mr. J. Bushelle, all of whom have a large number of admirers, who, upon every appearance of their favourites in public, are ready to encourage them with their plaudits; but undoubtedly the great attraction of the entertainment yesterday evening was the extraordinary instrumentation of Madame Jaffa. This lady played a grand fantasia from "Rigoletto" on the piano, in the first part, a fantasia impromptu, and a grand fantasia on the Cracovienne in the second, and in each an encore was enthusiastically demanded, and gracefully complied with. Beyond these the principal features of the programme were . . . the songs, "Alice, where art thou?" and "The Message" (the music of the latter composed by Madame Jaffa), by Mr. Charles Stewart . . . All the performers acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of the audience, and the entertainment, both as regards the excellent musical treat provided, and the object, - the proceeds of the concert, less its expenses, being presented to the Floods Relief Fund - merited a crowded house.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Stewart (vocalist); Julius Haimberger (violin); John Butler Bushelle (vocalist); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: Fantasia and variations on La cracovienne (Wallace)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 February 1865), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30935969 

MADAME JAFFA'S admired Song, "The Message," will be published in n fow days. ELVY and CO.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher)

"NEW MUSIC", Empire (4 March 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60567034 

Among the latest musical publications that have come under our notice is that of a song called "The Message" - the poetry by the late Miss Adelaide Proctor, the music composed by Madame Jaffa. The words are in themselves exceedingly pretty - the poetical imagery as delicate and suggestive as one might imagine would be written by the daughter of the celebrated Barry Cornwall. The exquisite idea that prevails of making music earth's messenger to heaven would naturally find sympathy with a musician, and inspire a theme as melodious and expressive, as the one before us. The song is written in E flat; and we recommend it to tho musical public as being within range of almost any voice, the accompaniment easy of execution, and superior in every way to the ordinary ballad.

"MADAME JAFFA'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 September 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28613242

This lady gives her farewell concert to-morrow evening. As it will be the last opportunity her friends and admirers will have of hearing her truly classical performances, no doubt she will receive that encouragement which her talents so richly deserve.

"MADAME JAFFA'S CONCERT", Empire (27 September 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60600292 

Last evening, at the Sydney School of Arts, was given, by Madame Jaffa, her farewell concert, prior to her departure from the colony. That so accomplished a pianist should go from amongst us at a time we can ill afford such a loss, is a regret shared in not only by those who have derived the invaluable advantages of her scientific teaching, but also by those who, able to appreciate the highest order of music, see in her the representative of a pure and classic style, combined with an execution rarely met with in these colonies. Madame Jaffa studied at the Conservatoire Royal de Liege, rendered celebrated by the names of Gretry, Vieuxtemps, Adolphe, Samuels, Dupont, &c., and was a pupil of that Jalheau who was honoured with the glory of having produced the queen of pianists, Madame Schumann, and whose fame is so well sustained by the accomplishments displayed by Madame Jaffa. Those who possess a refined and cultivated taste cannot but admire her perfect method, the delicacy of her touch, and the extraordinary neatness of her execution. The programme submitted at last evening's concert not only brought out these qualities in a prominent light, but also afforded an evidence of the high cultivation and classic taste peculiar to her training and her genius . . .

NOTE: No connection is reported between Clara Schumann and Jules Jalheau

"MADAME JAFFA", Empire (31 October 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60601727 

This accomplished pianiste has taken a passage per Golden Sunset, for San Francisco. As it is her intention to make America her future home, all true lovers of the pure and truthful of musical art, will regret her absence from this city, leaving as it must a void in musical circles not readily to be filled. It it but an act of justice to state that no artiste who has visited these colonies has evinced to a like extent, what may be termed fidelity to the strict laws of musical orthodoxy; and while others may have pandered to a meretricious taste, and indulged in sensational displays, with at the same time a pecuniary profit to themselves, Madame Jaffa has ever remained faithful to her great master and his school to which she was so devoted a pupil. In her interpretation of the elaborate productions of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, &c., she, to use the language of a musical composer and critic of acknowledged merit, "presents qualifications not displayed to a like degree by other artistes," and which we are convinced will be duly appreciated and acknowledged by our brethren in the far land of the West.

San Francisco, USA (from 1867):

"The Loss of the Barque 'Golden Sunset'", Wilmington Journal [CA, USA] (23 March 1867), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=WJWC18670323.2.13 

On the barque Camden, which arrived from Honolulu on the 14th inst. at San Francisco, arrived the Captain, officers, crew and passengers of the British iron barque Golden Sunset. The vessel was a very staunch and commodious craft, of 628 tons burthen, and had previously made a number of voyages in the Pacific and Indian waters. From H. S. Jaffa, a passenger on board the ill-fated barque, we get the subjoined details of the dire disaster: -
The vessel sailed from Newcastle (N.S.W.) on the 16th of November for this port direct. She was commanded by Captain Tidmarsh, whose first officer is named Cummings. Her crew consisted of eighteen men. On leaving port, and up to the night of the shipwreck, the barque encountered no stormy weather with the exeplion of a gale off New Zealand. During the month after leaving port the Captain was very vigilant and attentive to his duties. He was continually consulting his barometer and charts, and in fact throughout the voyage, and especially on the night of the disaster, he was attentive, watchful, and thoroughly conscious of the momentous responsibilities devolving upon him. On the evening of the 10th of December, as the barque was going along quietly, the weather being hazy, she made Birnie's Island, close to tbe equator. At 1 o'clock of the 11th, the Second Mate being on watch, heard the sound of brakers, dead ahead, the vessel at the time bang on her true course. The officer ran down and called the Captain and First Officer. The vessel almost instantaneously struck gently on a corral reef. The craft subsequently kept thumping until daylight, but made no water. As day dawned, it was discovered that this reef encircled Enderbury's Island which was fifty odd yards from where the barque lay . . .

See also "LOSS OF THE GOLDEN SUNSET. PRIVATIONS OF THE PASSENGERS AND CREW (From the Newcastle Chronicle.)", The Mercury (24 July 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8847101

. . . The following is the detailed account of the wreck from the Honolulu Advertiser: - . . . The officers and crew numbered twenty; and there were also twenty passengers. The following is a list of the . . Passengers: . . . Mr. and Madame Jaffa and four children . . .

"MADAME JAFFA'S FIRST CONCERT", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (28 March 1867), 1

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18670328.2.4 

As has heretofore been announced, Madame Jaffa, a pianist who has attained great celebrity in her profession in the cities of Australia, will give her initial public performance in California, this evening, at Platt's Hall. The selections for the concert are admirable. She will be assisted by the Misses Howson, Mr. Frank Howson, and Mr. Buch . . .

"AMUSEMENTS" Daily Alta California (22 April 1868), 1

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18680422.2.5 

A fair audience attended Madame Jaffa's concert at Platt's Hall last night . . .

USA census, 1870, San Francisco, Ward 11, California; US Federal Census 1870, M593/84/508A

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/7163/records/880332 (PAYWALL)

Jaffa Henry / 52 / Married / White / Teacher / [born] England
Rebecca / 34 / Married / White / Keeping House / [born] England
Fanny / 15 // Meyer / 13 // Henry / 11 // Rachel / 10 // [all born Australia]

Australia (return visit, 1888-89):

"ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL AT AUCKLAND", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (10 December 1888), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13706712

The R.M.S. Alameda arrived this morning from San Francisco. She sails again for Sydney to-morrow evening, having been detained to enable Spalding's baseball team to play a match here to-morrow afternoon. The following are the passengers: For SYDNEY: . . . Madame Jaffa and daughter . . .

"SHIPPING. ARRIVED. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (11 January 1889), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30782202

ADELAIDE, steamer, 1,876 tons, T. W. Lockyer, from Sydney via Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Madame Jaffa . . .

[News], The South Australian Advertiser (22 January 1889), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30782839

On Monday afternoon Madame Jaffa gave a private pianoforte recital at Marshall's rooms, Rundle-street, which was attended by Professor Ives and all the leading members of the musical profession of the city. Madame Jaffa arrived in Sydney some short time back from San Francisco, and after giving piano forte recitals in that city and Melbourne came on to Adelaide. Here she intends prior to taking her departure, to give a recital in the Town Hall, and judging by the favorable impretsion the created on Monday her abilities should be recognised by a good audience. Madame Jaffa favored her auditory with four number - Beethoven's sonata in E flat, Liszt's rhapsody (No. 13), Henselt's beautiful "Love song," and an etude by Kalkbrenner. The sonata at once displayed the pianiste's taste and powers of execution, the largo being delightfully rendered, and the rondo given with much breadth and vigor. Liszt's difficult rhapsody is deservedly a favorite show piece with public performers, and on this occasion its technical difficulties were overcome in a manner that spoke well for the training Madame Jaffa has received. The octave passages were played with great freedom and with a good wrist action, while the rapid scale passages were manipulated in a very clever yet delicate manner. Henselt's little morceau was a delicious titbit, and Kalkbrenner's etude - full of difficult passages - was rendered with an ease that elicited the admiration of those who were favored in hearing Madame Jaffa on this occasion.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joshua Ives (musician)

See also, "MADAME JAFFA'S RECITAL", The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (30 March 1889), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9209389

See also "PIANOFORTE RECITAL", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (2 July 1889), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13727960

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 August 1889), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6267177

Madame Jaffa, a pianiste of considerable reputation, gave an afternoon recital at the Athenaeum-hall yesterday, in the presence of His Excellency the Acting Governor. Madame Jaffa displayed good technique, a crisp touch, and considerable musical memory, and in the choice of her programme showed a large knowledge of the best schools of piano writing, selections being made trom the works of Beethoven, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Grieg, Liszt, and Gottschalk. Exception must he taken to some of the tempi, as also to the reading of the Beethoven Sonata and Schumann's Grillen, but in the smaller pieces by Gried and in the brilliant "Illustrations du Prophete" by Liszt, Madame Jaffa earned much applause. Of the Chopin selections the great polonaise in A flat suffered by a failure of memory; the nocturne, op. 15 No. 2, and the waltz were, however, well rendered. To give a pianoforte rectal of sufficient interest and attractiveness to fill a hall requires nowadays such an exceptional combination of natural gifts that the meagre character of the attendance is scarcely to be wondered at. As Madame Jaffa is on her way to America it is understood that abo will make no other appearance here.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT. AUG. 3", The Argus (5 August 1889),4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6268087

Elingamite, s.s. 4,000 tons, A. Engelbert, for Sydney and Newcastle. Passengers - . . . Maddame Jaffa, Miss Jaffa . . .

"SHIPPING . . . DEPARTURES . . . AUGUST 7", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (10 August 1889), 325

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162068016 

R.M.S. Zealandia, Captain E. Van Oterendorp, for San Francisco, via Auckland. [Passengers] - . . . Madame Jaffa, Miss Jaffa . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Rebecca Jaffa, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243367186/rebecca-s-jaffa 

Northern California Composers (Finding Aid, San Francisco Public Library)

http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000021701#JJ

Jaffa, Ruby M. (September 22, 1839 - ??) b. London, England. Spent 30 years in San Francisco.

JAGER, Mary (Mary TITE; Mrs. James JAGGER; professionally Mrs. JAGER; Madame JAGER)

Theatrical costumier, wardrobe mistress, dressmaker

Born England, c. 1814/18; daughter of Joseph TITE
Married (? common law) James JAGGER, by c. 1847
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 September 1854 (per Queen of the Seas, from Liverpool, 17 June, aged "40")
Died Melbourne, VIC, 30 May 1878, aged "60"

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1630516 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JAGER-Mary (shareable link to this entry)

JAGER, Ernest Augustus (Ernest JAGGER; Ernest Augustus JAGER; Ernest Auguste JÄGER [sic]; Master JAGER; Mr. E. A. JAGER; Mr. E. JAGER; E. JÄGER)

Musician, professor of music, violinist, violin and viola player, band leader, concert annotation (program note) writer, composer, arranger, juvenile actor

Born Manchester, England, c. 1847; son of James JAGGER and Mary TITE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 September 1854 (per Queen of the Seas, from Liverpool, 17 June, aged "7")
Married Charlotte SHOESMITH (1853-1931), Fitzroy, VIC, 8 July 1873 (aged "26")
Died Ascot Vale, VIC, Melbourne, 21 April 1921, aged "74" [sic]

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Summary:

In the latter part of his life, Ernest Jager apparently claimed to have been born in Germany, and spelt his surname accordingly with an umlaut. However, he was almost certainly English of birth, the son of James Jagger and Mary Tite.

In his 1873 marriage record Ernest gave his birthplace as Manchester, England, whereas much later in 1898, he inexplicably applied for naturalisation, claiming to have been born in Hamburg. The former is almost certainly correct, though I have found no birth record for him, or marriage record for his parents. They arrived in Melbourne in September 1854 as immigrants on the Queen of the Seas.

Passenger lists show that Jager was playing in George Loder's orchestras as early as 1864 (for the Rainfords) and 1865 (for Lyster's Opera Company), and he was a member of the Victorian Musical Association in November 1867. While advertising as a professional music teacher, he was leading band rehearsals for the Melbourne Exhibition in November 1872. He was elected a member, along with Julius Herz, of the Musical Association of Victoria in July 1876, and was viola player of the Melbourne Quartett Society in September. He was president of the Musical Artists' Society by April 1878 and in June the Argus noted a significant innovation:

The musical artists have sent us a copy of the annotated programme with which they will present their visitors on Monday night. It is highly creditable to the annotator, Mr. E. A. Jager, the president of the society, and will be found to be a most valuable adjunct to the enjoyment of the music by those who will be present at the concert. This programme heralds the introduction here of an excellent plan which is carried out in London and the larger cities on the Continent.

And again, in July 1879:

The annotated programme which they distribute amongst their visitors is a most interesting and valuable production, of great use to the audience and highly creditable to the "E. A. J." whose initials are appended at the foot of it, a musical artist whom we have no difficulty in identifying as Mr. E. A. Jager, the energetic and intelligent president of the Society . . .

In March 1890, the Argus published a detailed précis of his lecture, "The Orchestra, its Material, and How to Listen to it".

Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Queen of the Sea, from Liverpool, 17 June 1854, for Melbourne, 10 September 1854; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF59D6E-F96C-11E9-AE98-F7100529A261?image=386 (DIGITISED)

. . . James Jagger / 34 / Joiner / [English]
Mary Jagger / 40 / Wife / [English]
Ernest [Jagger] / 7 / Son / [English]

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 March 1856), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4833671 

COPPIN'S OLYMPIC. Easter Monday,
Will be produced with great splendor the Grand Romantic Spectacle of AZAEL, The Prodigal Son,
In which Mr. G. V. BROOKE will appear for the first time upon any stage . . .
The whole of the scenery (new) by Mr. W. Pitt, Mr. Opie, and assistants . . .
The new and splendid dresses, by Mrs. Jager and assistants . . .
The music selected and arranged by M. Lavenu and Mr. F. Coppin.
The dances and ballet arranged and directed by Madame Strebinger.
The whole proeluced under the direction of Mr. R. Younge.

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); William Pitt and Edward Andrew Opie (scenic artists); Lewis Henry Lavenu (musician); Frederick Coppin (musician); Therese Strebinger (dancer); Richard Younge (actor, manager); Coppin's Olympic (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Age (28 July 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154835973 

PRINCESS'S THEATRE. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 29th.
Re-Opening of the above Establishment, under the direction of the Sisters, ADELAIDE AND JOEY GOUGENHEIM . . .
Stage Manager: Mr. J. P. Hydes . . .
The evening's entertainments will conclude with the Grand Fairy Extravaganza, entitled,
THE INVISIBLE PRINCE; OR, THE ISLAND OF TRANQUIL DELIGHT.
New Scenery, by Mr. Fry . . .
Costumes, Mrs. Jager; Leader of the Orchestra, Mr. J. Megson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes (actor, manager); John Rawstorne Fry (scenic artist); Joseph Megson (musician); Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 December 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5693301 

CREMORNE GARDENS . . . ROYAL PANTHEON THEATRE . . .
Manager - Mr. R. Younge . . . Wardrobe - Mrs. Jager.
Leader of the Band - Mr. Weston . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Weston (musician); Cremorne Gardens (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 January 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5696497 

Dion Bourcicault's five-act play "The Octoroon," the representation of which is said to have caused "great sensation" in New York, where it was played at every theatre at the same time, was produced for the first time at the Princess's Theatre, last evening . . . Miss Rosa Dunn was pleasing and natural as Dora Sunnyside. Mr. Barry, who appeared as Jacob McCloskey, had a very thankless task to perform, which he achieved in a creditable manner . . . Mr. George Fawcett was satisfactory as Salem, and Mr. H. Edwards as George Peyton. Messrs. Dunn, R. Stewart, and, last, but not least, Master Jager, the latter as little Paul, filled their various parts in a manner that left little to be desired . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Dion Boucicualt [sic] (Irish playwright); John Benjamin and Rosa Dunn (actors, father and daughter); Charles Whittle Barry (actor); George Fawcett (actor); Henry Edwards (actor); Richard Stewart (actor)

[Advertisement], The Age (1 April 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154887223 

THEATRE ROYAL.
Sole Lessee, Mr. G. V. Brooke. Director, Mr. G. Coppin . . .
W. S. Lyster's Grand Opera Company. Conductor, A. Reiff, Junr.
ON EASTER MONDAY, April 1, The grand romantic legendary opera by W. Vincent Wallace, Esq., in three acts, entitled
LURLINE, THE SPIRIT OF THE RHINE;
With . . . Dresses by Mrs. Jager . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Lyster's Opera Company (troupe); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (25 June 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155007808 

THE ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. GEORGE FAWCETT. Sub-Lessee and Manager, JAMES SIMMONDS.
TO-NIGHT, Positively the Last Time . . .
Bourcicault's Great Drama, in 5 Acts, entitled THE OCTOROON . . .
Paul - Master Jager . . .

"CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 April 1864), 4

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Wonga Wonga (s.), 700 tons, Captain Trouton, for Melbourne.
Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Nish, Mr. and Mrs. Rainford . . . Mr. Melvyn, Mr. A. King . . .
Mr. F. Trevor, Mr. G. Loder, Mr. W. Lloyd, Mr. J. McCoy, Mr. J. E. Kitts, Mr. H. J. Christian, Mr. J. Herman,
Mr. E. Jager . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anthony Nish (serenader); Thomas Rainford (serenader); James Hadock Melvyn (serenader); Frank Trevor (vocalist); George Loder (musician); William Lloyd (manager); James Edward Kitts (vocalist); Hugo John Christen (vocalist)

"CLEARANCES - AUGUST 15", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (16 August 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64142728

CITY OF MELBOURNE, steamer, 1000 tons, Walker, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Mrs. Jager . . . Mr. E. Jager . . . Mr. G. Loder . . . Mr. W. S. Lyster . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyster's Opera Company (troupe)

"ARRIVED (HOBSON'S BAY). August 18 . . .", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (21 August 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87925711 

City of Melbourne, A.S.N Co's s.s, 1,000 tons, D. Walker, from Sydney 15th inst. Passengers - saloon: . . . Mr. and Mrs. Loder, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lyster, and servant; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Jager, Madame Lucy Escott . . . [etc.]

"SHIPPING . . . ARRIVED . . . JUNE 1", Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (2 June 1866), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196561948 

City of Melbourne, A.S.N. Co.'s s,, 1000 tons, D. Walker, from Sydney, 29th ult.
Passengers - cabin: . . . Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lyster . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Jager . . .

[News], The Argus (27 September 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5779052

Musical soirees are becoming fashionable. Mr. Caws, who is well known in musical circles as an accomplished pianist and flautist, gave the first of what promises to be a very agreeable series of concerts, at his residence in East Melbourne. Miss Carrie Thompson, a pupil of Mr. Caws', and Mr. Ernest Jager, assisted . . . The final piece was Rossini's "Italiana in Algeria" (overture), by Messrs. Jager, Caws, and Miss Thompson, which was most excellently rendered.

ASSOCIATIONS: William St. John Caws (musician)

[News], The Argus (2 November 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5782383

The adjourned meeting of the Victorian Musical Association was held last evening, at the Adam and Eve Hotel, to decide on the steps the profession should take in reference to their proposed concert in honour of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. In the absence of Mr. Julius Siede, who was kept away by an engagement, Mr. G. R. G. Pringle was called to the chair. Mr. Caws, the secretary, read the minutes of the former meeting, which, having been confirmed, he stated that he had addressed a letter to the Royal Commission, requesting to be informed upon what grounds the commission had given their patronage to the Philharmonic Society (amateurs) in preference to the professional society, and also requesting their patronage to the concert to be given by the Victorian Musical Association. To this letter, dated October 29, Mr. Caws reported that no reply had been received. Some conversation ensued as to the desirability of adopting a resolution binding the members not to play for the amateur society. It was proposed by Mr. S. Hore, and seconded by Mr. E, Jager, "That the members of the Victorian Musical Association whose names are hereto attached, do declare that we will not engage our services to the Melbourne Philharmonic or any society, until we have played our own concert under our own management, unless the sanction of the Royal Reception Commission be conferred on the professional management as it has been on the amateur; and we are relieved from this pledge by the professional management." This was carried unanimously . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Siede (musician); George Robert Grant Pringle (musician); Samuel Hore (musician); Alfred (royal visitor); Victorian Musical Association (association)

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 November 1872), 8

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1873. -
BAND REHEARSAL, alteration of time. Monday, 2.30 sharp, in the building.
E. A. Jager, leader,

1873, marriage; BDM Victoria (copy of original seen)

No. 3559 / 8th July 1873, Registrar's Fitzroy /
Ernest Augustus Jäger / Bachelor / [born] Manchester England [sic] / Professor of Music / [age] 26 / Drummond Street Carlton / [son of] James Jäger, Contractor, [and] Mary (Tite)
Charlotte Shoesmith / Spinster / [born] Melbourne Victoria / Lady / [age] 21 / Station Street Carlton / [daughter of] Frederick William Shoesmith, Gentleman [and] Henrietta (Fletcher) . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 January 1874), 8

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MR. ERNEST JAGER, Professor of Music, RESUMES TEACHING Monday, 6th January. 10 Drummond-street, Carlton.

[News], The Argus (26 July 1876), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5896472

The trustees of the Musical Association of Victoria met at Nissen Cafe on Saturday evening, when Messrs. Julius Herz and E. A. Jager were unanimously elected as members.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Herz (musician); Musical Association of Victoria (association)

[Advertisement], The Argus (23 September 1876), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5903456

THE MELBOURNE QUARTETT SOCIETY are prepared to accept CONCERT ENGAGEMENTS for classical chamber music.
Artists - Messrs. Curtis, Montague, Jager, and S. Chapman (two violins, viola, and violoncello); pianoforte. Mr. W. Hunter.
Particulars at Messrs. Nicholson and Ascherberg's.
E. A. JAGER, Hon. Sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Curtis (violin); Philip Montague (violin); Samuel Chapman (cello); William Hunter (piano); Nicholson and Ascherberg (musicsellers)

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 May 1877), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5923431 

THEATRE ROYAL. Lessees: Messrs. Harwood, Stewart, Hennings, and Coppin . . .
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, And Every Evening until Further Notice . . .
Shakspeare's Masterpiece, HAMLET . . .
The Artistic Costumes by Madame Jager and Assistants . . .

"THE MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY", The Argus (1 April 1878), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5927194

At the monthly meeting of this society, held in Mr. Peake's rooms, Collins-street east, on Saturday night, the president (Mr. E. A. Jager) was in the chair, and there was a numerous attendance on the part of the members . . . Selections from Terzetti for two violins and viola were played by Messrs. H. Curtis, P. Montague, and Jager, the movement, molto moderato in the key of B minor, and in the rare tempo of 9-16, being greatly admired . . .

[News], The Argus (1 June 1878), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5934548

The Musical Artists' Society of Victoria, whose doings at their own place of meeting we have frequently recorded of late, announce their first public concert to take place at the Melbourne Athemaeum on Monday evening next. The programme appears in another column, and will be found full of interest to the lover of music of the better sort. The performers on this occasion will, be Messrs. Curtis, P. Montague, A. Montague, Jager, W. Hunter, Otto Vogt, S. Lamble, Alfred Moul, and David Lee. The musical artists have sent us a copy of the annotated programme with which they will present their visitors on Monday night. It is highly creditable to the annotator, Mr. E. A. Jager, the president of the society, and will be found to be a most valuable adjunct to the enjoyment of the music by those who will be present at the concert. This programme heralds the introduction here of an excellent plan which is carried out in London and the larger cities on the Continent.

Will and probate, Mary Jager, widow, died 30 May 1878; Public Record Office Victoria

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"ROYAL SOCIETY. LITERATURE AND ART SECTION", The Argus (4 March 1890), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8592424

The ordinary meeting of the Literary and Art Association (known as Section 6) of the Royal Society was held on Friday night in the hall of the Society . . .
A paper was then read by Mr. Ernest Jager on "the Orchestra: Its Material, and How to Listen to It."
Mr. Jager commenced his remarks by a historical epitome of the origin and progress of instrumental music, and offered evidence of the remote antiquity of some of the earliest examples of wind instruments. China and Egypt, long anterior to the Christian era, had reached to considerable excellence both in wind and stringed instruments, and obviously understood the principles upon which these were constructed. The very earliest epochs of Egyptian life were marked by remarkable knowledge in this way, harps being not uncommon of 23 strings. The playing of some stringed instruments was limited to persons of great social distinction. The Assyrians, also, were in like manner accomplished. He explained the different kinds of instruments which were referred to in biblical records. The Greeks and Romans took up and especially the Greeks - improved the instruments used by the earlier peoples. Orchestration, however, as we now understood it was a comparatively modern invention, and it was not until the discovery of the bow as a part of stringed instruments that true orchestration was possible. The bow, however, in a rudimentary form, was not unknown to the Saxons. At the present day the violin had become so perfect an instrument that it stood at the head of all musical instruments. He explained the construction of a violin, and showed an old and very valuable violin, dissected so as to present its internal economy, explaining upon how comparatively slight a condition the excellence of the instrument depended. The mystery of violin varnish was pointedly referred to. He spoke of the important part the violin played in an orchestra, and of the influence exercised by the conductor of an orchestra. The influence he considered to be a kind of "magnetism," and he mentioned several great instrumentalists, both violinists and pianists, who had possessed this quality. Some interesting anecdotes were related illustrative of the influence that conductors exercised over their orchestras. He showed how the arrangement of the players in an orchestra might modify the effect, and how much sometimes depended upon individual effort. An orchestra, however, was a delicate machine, and if every part did not work in harmony with the others the result was marred. A symphony thus might be considered as a discussion, reasoning out a great question, and thus regarded it could afford the highest pleasure. Mr. James illustrated his paper by numerous diagrams, which aided him in conveying to the meeting his descriptions.
A discussion followed, in which the president referred to Homeric references to instrumental music. Dr. Henry complimented the author upon the completeness, the research, and the earnestness he had shown in dealing with the subject. He referred to the impulse which had been communicated to Western European orchestral music during the time of the Crusades by the introduction of Eastern military music, and referred to the effect which patriotic songs had upon musical progress from a physiological point of view. Mr. Sisley would have been glad if Mr. Jager had treated more hugely upon the construction of the various instruments in an orchestra, and said he would be glad to know what was the particular value of the various movements of a conductor's baton. In reply, Mr. Jager said he attached some value to the action of the conductor, who had to convey to the several instrumentalists his wishes in that way. As to the eccentricities of some conductors, he thought they were quite needless. Professor Kernot spoke of the scale, and thought it would be an interesting subject for investigation as to how far the modern scale resembled or differed from the ancient, or the prehistoric scale. Mr. Jager gave a technical explanation of the points of difference, and illustrations in proof. The system of the Arabs now in vogue exemplified this difference. Mr. Sutherland complimented the author upon the extreme care with which he had prepared his paper, and especially upon the patient industry with which he had executed the drawings with which his essay was illustrated. After some further conversation the meeting ended, Mr. Jager being warmly complimented and thanked for his excellent paper . . .

Index to certificates of naturalisation, Ernest Auguste Jäger, 1898; Public Record Office, VIC; VPRS / 4396; index to naturalisation certificates, 1851-1900; reel 2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60711/records/8647 (PAYWALL)

Ernest Auguste Jäger / Residence Ascot Vale / Age 49 / Native Place - Hamburg - Germany / Occupation - Professor of Music / Date of Certificate - 12-2-1898 / No. of Certificate - 7474

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . THE FIRST REPRESENTATION OF 'THE OCTOROON' . . . THIRD SERIES. No. 17 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman [NSW] (29 April 1908), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166745420 

. . . I was present at the first representation of the "Octoroon" in Australia . . . At the old Princess's Theatre in Spring-street, on January 7, 1861, "The Octoroon" was first produced South of the line . . . The first Australian cast included Marie Duret as Zoe, Rosa Dunn as Dora Sunnysides, Mrs. Guerin as Mrs. Peyton, J. H. Le Roy as Uncle Pete, Henry Edwards as George Peyton, Tom Fawcett as Wahnotee, the Indian; James Milne as Squires Sunnysides, Richard Stewart as Ponidexter, John Dunn as Captain Ratz, C. W. Barry as Jacob McCloskey, George Fawcett as Salem Scudder, and Master Jager, son of Mrs. Jager, the costumiere, as the boy Paul . . . The little boy, Jager (I wonder what has become of him) carried the house with him, and shared in the call at the fall of the curtain . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed")

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . THIRD SERIES. No. 20 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (20 May 1908), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166757112 

. . . I made inquiry recently as to what had become of Master Jager, who played the boy Paul in "The Octoroon" on its first production in Australia. "F.H." (Melbourne) says: - "The little boy, Jager, whom you mention as the boy Paul in the original Australian production of 'The Octoroon,' joined the musical profession at an early age, and has been well and favorably known here in musical circles. For a number of years he played in opera with Mr. W. S. Lyster’s companies, and has been associated with some of our best string quartettes, his instrument being the viola. Mr. Jager has been teaching for a considerable period, and was for some time the conductor of a musical society. I feel sure he will be pleased to hear of your kind mention of him" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Hailes (correspondent)

"DEATHS", The Argus (26 April 1921), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1751062

JAGER. - On the 21st April, at his residence, 47 North street, Ascotvale, Ernest A. Jager, professor of music, the dearly beloved husband of C., and loved father of Viola M. and Oliver E. Jager, aged 74.

"PERSONAL", The Argus (27 April 1921), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1751281 

In musical circles regret will be expressed at the death of Mr. E. A. Jager, which occurred last week at his residence, North-street, Ascotvale. Mr. Jager was the founder and conductor of the North Suburban Choral Union, and for some years was president of the Music Society of Victoria, and an examiner for the society. As adjudicator in the musical section at the South street (Ballarat) competitions his work was appreciated. He temporarily filled the position of musical critic of "The Argus" during the absence of the late Mr. T. H. Guenett. He leaves a wife and three children. The daughter Nola is well known in musical circles, the son, Oliver is superintendent of the British-America Nickel Co. of Arizona

Will and probate, Ernest A. Jager, 1921; Public Record Office Victoria

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"DEATHS", The Argus (4 January 1932), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4418387 

JAGER - On the 30th December, at her residence, 33 North Street, Ascotvale, Charlotte, the dearly loved wife of the late Ernest A. Jager, and loving mother of Viola May and Oliver Ernest. (Privately interred on the 31st December.)

Extant musical works:

Maggie Moore galop (1875)

"The Maggie Moore galop, [by] E. Jager"; in The colonial musical cabinet, containing Maggie Moore's songs and dances, tenth edition (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1875]), 27-28

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/260737191 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK6A6rGPJX/x5RwVpxByyW2G (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Maggie Moore (vocalist); William Henderson Glen (musicseller, publisher)

[Advertisement], Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (23 January 1875), 32

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197940071 

. . . COLONIAL MUSICAL CABINET . . .
CONTENTS OF NO. 1. MISS MAGGIE MOORE'S SUCCESSFUL SONGS . . .
And the MAGGIE MOORE GALOP, By E. JAGER . . .
W. H. GLEN & CO. . . .

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (28 January 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244336505 

We have received from Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co., the first number of the Colonial Musical Cabinet. It is abont the same size as its prototyoe, the Australian Musical Magazine, and contains twelve papular songs with choruses. The Maggie Moore Galop is mentioned in the index of contents, but the galop is not in the number. The publication is cheap and well got up.

Mollie darling (arranged and varied by Jager, 1875)

"Mollie darling, transcription for the pianoforte, [by] E. A. Jäger"; in The Australian musical magazine (Christmas number, 1875) (Melbourne: Nicholson and Ascherberg, 1875), 27-32

https://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/152542 (DIGITISED)

https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE4178304&file=FL19742901 (GO TO 1st PAGE)

ASSOCIATIONS: Nicholson and Ascherberg (musicsellers, publishers)

MUSIC: Mollie darling (W. S. Hays) (Melbourne edition by W. H. Glen and Co.)

[News], The Argus (25 December 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7428128 

We have received from the publishers, Messers. Nicholson and Asclierberg, of 27 Collins-street, copies of the Christmas number of their Australian Musical Magazine. The number is one well worthy of their reputation as a music-publishing firm, and contains the following pieces: - . . . and "Mollie Darling," transcribed for the pianoforte by E. A. Jager. The cover of this number is handsomely designed to represent the festivities appropriate to Christmas in our Australian climate, and is well executed in chromolithography by Troedel, of Collins Street east.

JAMES, Mrs. (Mrs. JAMES)

Musician, teacher of pianoforte, harp, guitar, and singing

Active Warnnambool, VIC, 1856; Belfast (Port Fairy), VIC, 1858-59

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"WARRNAMBOOL (From our own Correspondent)", Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser [VIC] (25 July 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64566390 

The long anticipated Ball for the Benefit of the Benevolent Asylum took place last evening at the Royal Archer Assembly Rooms. The weather was most unfavourable, but the company mustered well, and enough dancing was commenced under rather gloomy circumstances in consequence of the non-arrival of the Band that had been expected from Melbourne, yet nothing daunted, there was a determination to proceed, and Mrs. James a Teacher of music, and a first rate player on the Piano, was engaged, and performed her duty most admirably for the time being; but while thus engaged a cry was heard the "Champion steamer" has arrived with the Band on board, the best energies of "mine host" was used to secure the great desideratum for the evening's entertainment and amusement. With his usual promptitude, determination, and generous desire to serve his friends, the public, and the institution, he immediately gave orders for the carriage and horses to be sent to the Jetty at their best pace. In a very short time the band made their appearance in the orchestra and commenced playing the most popular airs in good style. The superior light and ventilation of the room gave it a most lively and animating appearance, the supper was in Mr. Dobsons' usual style and in excellent order.
A daring robbery was committed on the premises of Mr. Taylor, Henna street, on Tuesday evening last, while he and Mrs. Taylor were at the ball; no clue at present has been obtained to the thieves.

[Advertisement], The Belfast Gazette and Portland and Warnambool Advertiser [VIC] (17 September 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article281725818 

A CARD. MRS. JAMES, Teacher of the Piano-forte, Harp, Guitar and singing, Sackville street.
MRS. JAMES'S Writing Institution, SACKVILLE STRICT, Open from Ten till Nine daily.
Ladies of all ages received (privately) and taught at any time suiting their own convenience.
Improvements guaranteed in 12 lessons. Terms moderate.

[Advertisement], The Banner of Belfast [Port Fairy, VIC] (4 May 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article282196676 

MRS. JAMES, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, HARP, GUITAR, AND SINGING, RESPECTFULLY intimates to the Ladies of Belfast and the surrounding districts, that she has removed to Cox-street, nearly opposite the Bank of Victoria, and shall be prepared to Received pupils at her residence on or after the 1st of February.

JAMES, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Ann JAMES; Miss JAMES; Mrs. Alexander James GRAY; Mrs. A. J. GRAY)

Musician, soprano vocalist

Born Singleton, NSW, 1848; baptised Whitingham, Singleton, 29 October 1848; daughter of William JAMES and Elizabeth Ann WINNETT (d. 1898)
Married Alexander James GRAY (1847-1932), Pitt-street Congregational Church, Sydney, NSW, 3 August 1872
Died Woolwich, NSW, 29 January 1915, aged "68"

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Documentation:

Baptisms, Whittington parish, Singleton, NSW, 1848; Australia, births and baptisms

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1693393:9776 (PAYWALL)

29 October 1848 / Elizabeth Ann / daughter of William and Elizabeth Ann / James

"ORPHEONIST SOCIETY - THIRD CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (24 June 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13089762 

The third concert of the season was given by the members of this society before a large and brilliant asemblage, in the Masonic Hall, yesterday evening . . . The programme consisted of three parts, the first and third embracing an excellent miscellaneous selection of vocal and instrumental music, while the second part was devoted to the production of the new cantata entitled "Dreamland, or Light through Darkness" . . . The new Cantata went somewhat tamely: but this arose in a great measure from the fact that it was unknown to the audience. The choruses, moreover, did not go so smoothly as they will after a few more rehearsals. The parts which received most favour from the audience were the recitative and air, "Slumber mine own," sung very sweetly by a lady amateur, Miss James, a pupil of Madame W. Bushelle; and the duet, "Swift flows the sea," by a gentleman amateur, Mr. Jackson, and the young lady above mentioned. Some of the more popular items of the entertainment were reserved for the third part. The duet, "La ci darem (from Don Giovanni), by Madame W. Bushelle and Mr. J. Bushelle was very warmly received, as was also an instrumental solo on the clarionet, from Maritana, by Mr Hodge. But the gem of the concert was the aria "Deh vieni non tardar" (from Figaro) as sung by Miss James, the audience evincing their appreciation in well-deserved plaudits. An encore being demanded the talented cantatrice complied by singing with great feeling the air "Robert toi que j'aime." Mr. Callen, as musical director and conductor, acted with his usual efficiency, while Mr. Harwood, as accompanyist, gave every satisfaction. Owing to the great length of the programme the concert did not terminate till a late hour.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Wallace Bushelle and John Butler Bushelle (vocalists, mother and son); George Forbes Jackson (vocalist); Sebastian Hodge (clarinet); George Douglas Callen (conductor); Charles William Harwood (accompanist); Masonic Hall (Sydney venue); Orpheonist Society (association)

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (1 July 1871), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70467595 

Considering the large number of amusements now attracting attention in Sydney, it was rather rash of Miss James to tempt the fates by giving a concert just now. She could scarcely hope for support except from her personal friends and patrons, for the general public, fickle and forgetful, always neglect old favourites and worship at new shrines; but her friends ought to have supported her far more strongly than they did at the Temperance Hall on Monday, and should have filled the room. I regret I did not know in time of Miss James's intention to give a concert that I might last week have advocated her cause. No one has greater claims on the sympathy of the public. She has for nine years been recognized as one of the leading resident singers of Sydney, having made her debut as a pupil of the Orpheonist Society, in 1862 [sic, ? 1864]. With the aid of only such slight professional assistance as Sydney and her limited means have from time to time afforded, she has, by her lovely voice, maintained a good reputation as a charming vocalist, and a kind and sympathetic artiste, - for such natures as her's may claim the title even though no academy should have given them the rank. Her services and her talents have ever been ready at the call of suffering, of charity, of her sister professionals; she has had to struggle against difficulties and more than ordinary temptations; she has had to aid - in the support of those who, at her early age, and in so hazardous a career, should have supported and helped her; and she has always worked cheerfully under all circumstances. Had Miss James been under European patronage, she would have made a name . . . - BIRON.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Neville Montagu ("Biron")

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal (16 March 1872), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70493479 

. . . "Great Expectations" . . . accompanied me on Saturday night to the theatre, which was well filled in all parts by a goodly audience, lured thither by the smooth tongue of good report. After preparation, a modest overture was executed (literally) by a modest band in an excruciating manner. Then our Sydney songstress, Miss James, sang "Terence's Farewell" very fairly - (possibly the lady - still young - cannot help it if her voice does not exhibit the freshness of former days) - but many of the audience would gladly have bid Terence farewell ere she commenced, for - as was said in my hearing - wasn't it a melancholy dish with which to open the repast . . . - BIRON.

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 August 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28414753 

On the 3rd instant, by special license, at Pitt-street Congregational Church, by the Rev. John Graham, ALEXANDER JAMES, second son of the late Mr. GEORGE GRAY, to ELIZABETH ANNE [sic], third daughter of Mr. WILLIAM JAMES, of Surry Hills, Sydney.

"DEATHS", The Australian Star (3 October 1898), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228464504 

JAMES. - September 30, at the residence of her son. Rev. W. F. James, St. Paul's Vicarage, Stockton, Newcastle, Elizabeth Ann James, widow of the late William James, and beloved mother of Mrs. A. J. Gray, Eton, Summer Hill, aged 85.

"DEATHS", The Sun [Sydney, NSW] (31 January 1915), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229338724 

GRAY. - At "Wyong," Gale-street, Woolwich, on 29th January, 1915, Elisabeth Ann, the dearly beloved wife of Alexander James Gray, aged 68.

"DEATH OF MRS. A. J. GRAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 February 1915), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15552569 

Mrs. A. J. Gray well known in local musical circles died at Woolwich on Friday at the age of 68 years. As Miss James she was a musical pupil of the late Madame Bushell, and at 14 years of age was leading soprano in a Sydney church. In later years she was the soloist in various churches and at concerts she sang with the late Mr. Andrew Fairfax, Mr. G. F. Jackson and many other singers. Miss James was a member of the Opheonist Musical Society, the Civil Service Society when Mr. Douglas Callan conducted, and for several years she was a prominent star in the Saturday evening concerts. Miss James was married to Mr. A. J. Gray in the Pitt street Congregational Church by the late Rev. John Graham and she leaves three sons and two daughters. Deceased was a native of Sydney. The funeral took place on Saturday at Gore Hill, the officiating clergymen being the Revs. E. S. Lumsdaine and W. F. James.

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Fairfax (vocalist); Civil Service Musical Society (association)

JAMES, Emma (Emma JAMES; Mrs. Harry JACKSON; Miss Emma JAMES)

Actor

Born ? c. 1840
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 2 October 1857 (per Donald McKay, from Liverpool, 7 July, aged "17"
Married Henry JACOBSON (Harry JACKSON), Auckland, NZ, 4 April 1858 (separated by c. 1862)
Active until 1864 or later; 1868

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Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Donald McKay, from Liverpool, 7 July 1857, for Port Phillip, 2 October 1857; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0750BA-F96C-11E9-AE98-19084F8A768F?image=96 (DIGITISED)

. . . Ann E. Bellair / [adult] / Theodore [Bellair] / 7 // Emma James / 11 [sic, 17] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ann Eliza Bellair (actor) and son

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 October 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7139567 

September 30. - Donald McKay, (Black Ball) ship, 2,635 tons, Joseph Mundle, from Liverpool 8th July.
Passengers - saloon: . . . Mrs. Bellair and child, Miss James . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per London, from Melbourne, 1 October 1857, for Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2376A390-F7F0-11E9-AE98-5D9C892D40A6?image=156 (DIGITISED)

. . . Per Donal Mackay from Liverpool / Mrs. Bellair / 39 // Miss Emma James / 17 // Master Bellair / 9 . . .

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (5 October 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28633232 

October 3. - London (s) 600 tons, Captain Cottier, from Melbourne 1st instant.
Passengers - Mrs. and Master Bellair, Miss James . . .

"CLEARANCES - NOVEMBER 19", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (20 November 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60266680 

GIL BLAS, brig, 171 tons, Nicoll, for Auckland and Otago. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. W. Hill and child, Mr. and Mrs. Bellair and child, Miss James, Miss Batwell, Messrs. Varley, Jones, Davis, Walcott . . .

"Shipping Intelligence", Daily Southern Cross [Auckland, NZ (4 December 1857), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18571204.2.3 

The fine brig Gil Bias, Captain Nicol, arrived in harbour from Sydney, on Wednesday evening at dusk, after a pleasant passage of little more than ten days . . .
Testimonial to Captain Nicol, of the brig "Gil Bias."
We, the undersigned, passengers by the above ship, desire on our arrival in Auckland to express our esteem and respect to Captain Nicol . . .
T. S Bellair, Frank Varley, R. B. Walcot, B. M. Jones, J. Davis, Francis Falhous,
William Hill, Julia Hill, Emma James, Annie Batwell, Ann Eliza Bellair.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas and Ann Bellair (actors); William (Walter) and Julia Hill (actors); Frank Varley (actor, manager); Robson Beilby Walcot (vocalist); Benjamin Napthali Jones (actor); Annie Batwell (actor); Isaac Davis (musician)

"MARRIED", Daily Southern Cross (6 April 1858), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18580406.2.8

Married, by special licence, at the home of the Rev. Mr. Ward, on the 4th of April, HARRY JACKSON, comedian, to Miss EMMA JAMES, late of the Theatre Royal, Auckland.

"BIRTH", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (5 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117927422 

On Friday Morning, at Spring Creek, Beechworth, the wife of Mr. Harry Jackson, Comedian, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: According to the birth record, Henry Charles Jackson was the son of Harry Jackson and Emma James

"STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (16 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117925871 

The vacuum caused by the closing of the Star Theatre for a period, will be filled up on Saturday evening, when Harry Jackson takes a complimentary benefit prior to his departure for Melbourne. In addition to the presence of that well known Comedian himself on Saturday night, Mrs. Jackson is announced to appear, this being her first appearance since her recent indisposition. This pleasing young actress decidedly made herself a favorite in Beechworth during the short period she played at the "Star," and we anticipate a full house will welcome her reappearance. Miss Forrest, and Messrs. Joyce, Coleman, Squire and several other artistes also form part of the company for Saturday.

"THEATRE ROYAL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (20 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948113 

Miss Kate O'Reilly made her first appearance in Sandhurst, at the Theatre Royal, last evening, in the character of Miami, in the popular drama of "The Green Bushes" . . . Miss Emma James, as the wife of Connor played naturally and well; indeed, we notice a most marked improvement in this lady's style since her first appearance here. She seems now to enter more into the spirit of the parts she plays, and consequently is more succcssful . . . The performances concluded with the farce of "The Wandering Minstrel," in which Mr. Jackson, by his eccentricities as Jem Baggs, kept the audience in a roar . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (12 April 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38651927 

In consequence of the indisposition of a member of the company - Miss Emma James - there was no performance at the Theatre on Saturday night.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (20 July 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article177003251 

Mr. W. B. Gill, being about to leave this colony for India, announces his farewell benefit at the Princess's Theatre this evening, when Mrs. Harry Jackson will make her first appearance before a Melbourne audience for some years in the character of Lady Audley . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Bain Gill (actor)

JAMES, Henry (Henry JAMES)

Musician, member of a strolling band, itinerant musician

Active Sydney, NSW, 1856

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ASSOCIATIONS: Itinerant musicians (general)

Documentation:

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. MONDAY [22 September]", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (23 September 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28635635

Henry James was charged with having wilfully and maliciously broken a lamp, of the value of 25s., the property of Robert Watts. Complainant is a cab owner and driver residing in Pitt-street; defendent is a musician of a strolling band. On Saturday the band was performing in front of defendant's house when he drove up, requested them to give him passage, which they refused; he drove on and they were under the necessity of standing aside; defendant took up a music stand and made a blow at complainant, which missed him but smashed the carriage lamp. Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to pay the damage or to be imprisoned for forty-eight hours.

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT. MONDAY", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (23 September 1856), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64977002 

Henry James was charged with having, on Saturday morning last, in Pitt-street, wilfully broken a carriage lamp, value 25s., the property of a cabman named John Watts. It appeared that the complainant, who resides in Pitt-street, went home with his cab and found the defendant with a troup of musicians playing near his door. Fearing the horses would be frightened by the noise of the music, he ordered the band to go away; but they paid no attention to him; on the contrary, they played louder than before. The horses then became restive, and, while complainant was trying to quiet them, drew the vehicle into collision with and broke one of the music stands. The defendant then took up another stand, and aimed a blow with it at complainant's head, but missed him and smashed one of the carringa lamps. For the defence it was stated that the complainant ordered the band to retire in a very imperious manner, but the horses were perfectly quiet, and they declined to move; whereupon the complainant deliberately drove amongst them and broke one of the stands. The breaking of the lamp was not denied. The Bench ordered the defendant to pay 25s. damages.

JAMES, J. B. (Mr. J. B. JAMES)

Actor

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 October 1842 (per Trial, from Plymouth, 18 May, and Rio de Janeiro, 18 August)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 14 December 1845 (per Castle Eden, for Calcutta)

Died India, 1846, or by early 1847 at the latest

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JAMES, Mrs. (Mrs. J. B. JAMES) = Madame LOUISE

Actor, dancer

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 October 1842 (per Trial, from Plymouth, 18 May, and Rio de Janeiro, 18 August)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 14 December 1845 (per Castle Eden, for Calcutta)

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle [England] (27 June 1841), 1

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000355/18410627/001/0001 (PAYWALL)

ROYAL ALBERT SALOON, STANDARD TAVERN and PLEASURE GROUND, Shepherdess-walk, City-road.
Licensed by Act of Parliament. H. Brading proprietor. Open every evening, with the best entertainment in London.
A grand Concert of vocal and instrumental music, and Herr Theodore Kollman's wonderful performance on the violoncello.
Feats the by the Incredibles. Dancing by Madame Louise and Mrs. Andrews . . .
The whole under the direction of Mr. T. Jones.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mrs. Andrews (dancer, Eliza Torning, below)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVAL", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 October 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12411999 

From London, via Rio Janeiro, yesterday, having left Plymouth 18th May, and Rio Janeiro 18th August, the barque Trial, 340 tons, Captain Day, with a general cargo. Passengers - . . . intermediate, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews and two children, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs and child . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew and Eliza Torning (actors, "Mr. and Mrs. Andrews"); John and Eliza Gibbs (musician and actor)

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 October 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12412676 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
The Public is respectfully informed that the following Ladies and Gentlemen, from the London Theatres, having arrived,
they will shortly make their appearance at this Theatre in the course of the Entertainments now under preparation:
MADAME LOUISE,
MADAME TORNING,
MRS. GIBBES,
MR. TORNING ANDREWS,
MR. J. B. JAMES,
AND MR. GIBBES, Leader of the Orchestra and Musical Director.
FIRST APPEARANCE OF MADAME TORNING AND MR. J. B. JAMES, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 1842, WHEN will be performed THE SOMNAMBULIST Ernestine, Madame Torning, (her first appearance here); Edmund, Mr. J. B. James, (his first appearance here) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (8 August 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12411290 

To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald.
GENTLEMEN, - May I request the insertion of the following paragraph, which fortunately arrived most opportunely to answer the article that appeared in the Australian of Monday last. An article did appear in the Sunday Times, stating they had intelligence from me, which was untrue; Mr. Knight has received another copy of the above paper, contradicting the previous statement.
I am at a loss to account for the ungenerous remarks the editor of the Australian has made. I can only say that they are entirely without foundation, and hope that the following paragraph will prove to the inhabitants of Sydney I have been unjustly accused.
"THEATRICALS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
"Mr. Editor. - In obedience to your desire, and in reference to the letter of Mr. Miller, of Bristol, and Mr. Crew, of Britannia-street, Bagnigge Wells-road, London, I have endeavoured to ascertain the correctness of my information relative to the theatrical corps, which sailed from London in April last, on a voyage to Sydney. As your Bristol correspondent admits the correctness of the first notice of the unfortunate voyagers, as it appeared in the Sunday Times, I have but to notice the second paragraph, which I sincerely regret to say was incorrect. The mistake arose thus;
"Mr. James Hart, the Comedian, now of the Royal Albert Saloon, had received a letter from a relative in Sydney, dated August 14, 1842; a portion of that letter was read in a hurried manner in the Green Room, and I imagined it was written by one of the poor pilgrims of this untoward voyage. It is now nearly twelve months since the barque Trial sailed from the Thames - the average time for the voyage is less than four months. A letter from one of the party, the husband of Madame Louise, statee that the crew had gone ashore at Rio de Janeiro. I most deeply deplore the fact, that at present there is an intelligence of their safe arrival at Sydney. -
I am, Sir, your's, &c, THE REPORTER." - Extract from Sunday Times, March 12, 1843.
I remain, Gentlemen, your obedient servant,
J. B. JAMES.
Royal Victoria Theatre.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Knight (manager); for the article in question, see "THE LONDON SUNDAY TIMES AND ITS SYDNEY CORRESPONDENTS", The Australian (7 August 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37114253 

"NEW COLONIAL PLAY", The Australian (30 May 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120018 

On Monday night a new Colonial play by the author of the Hibernian Father, called the Currency Lass, was produced with considerable success at the Victoria Theatre, and was repeated the following night. The incidents are common-place enough, but when it is understood that the author originally intended the principal character for a real, bona fide Currency Lass, the versatality of whose dramatic talents would have done ample justice to the part - we need scarcely say we allude to Miss M. Jones - the general interest of the piece loses none of its contemplated attractions. The dialogue is truly Colonial - rather too much so for our taste - although the "Cabbage-tree hats," that crowded the pit and galleries on its first night of representation testified their approbation of its merits, in their estimation, by clamorous applause. The plot of the piece is simply this: - An old stage-struck gentlemen (Fenton,) bitten with a mania for dramatic composition, in which, however, according to his own account, he has not been eminently successful in the great Metropolis, emigrates to Sydney with his son (James) who falls in love with a Currency Lass, (Madame Louise), who personates a variety of characters to obtain the consent of the old gentlemen to the marriage of herself and his son . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Geoghegan (playwright); Matilda Jones (Mrs. Crane, recently retired from the stage); Charles Fenton (actor)

[Advertisement], The Australian (20 February 1845), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37153914 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
COME TO JAMES' BENEFIT, "EVERY BODY DOES IT."
MR. JAMES Has, the honor to announce to his Friends and the Public,
that his FIRST BENEFIT is fixed for THIS EVENING, FEBRUARY 20,
When he hopes to receive a portion of that support which it will ever be his constant study to merit.
The Evening's Entertainments will be, by desire, under the Patronage of the G. M., D. G. M., C. S.,
Officers and Brothers of the Independent Order of ODD FELLOWS, MANCHESTER UNITY.
First Night these 5 years of the Historical Play, entitled THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK!
First Night of a Grand Chinese Extravaganza Ballet, combining Combats, Processions, Dances, &c., called THE BARBER OF PEKIN.
First and only appearance, this season, of MR. AND MADAME TORNING, Who have, in the kindest manner, offered their valuable services.
THE Performances will commence with a Grand Historical Play, in 5 acts, called
THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK; OR, GASTON MARCHIALI, THE VICTIM OF THE BASTILE . . .
GASTON (rightful heir to the Throne of France and secretly in love with Marie), Mr. JAMES . . .
Marie (in love with Gaston) - Mrs. O'Flaherty . . .
After which, the Celebrated Pas de Deux, (from "The Spirit of the Air,") by Madame Louise and Signor Carandini . . .
The whole to conclude with, for the first time at this Theatre, an entirely new Ballet of Action,
produced under the direction of Mr. Torning, (introducing Processions, Combats, Dances, &c.,) entitled THE BARBER OF PEKIN.
ZING RANG, Hereditary Prince of China, MADAME LOUISE . . .
HAN TCHAO (the Barber of Pekin) - Mr. A. TORNING . . .
In the course of the Piece, GRAND PAS SEUL by MAD. TORNING.
A PAS DE DEUX, BY MAD. TORNING and MAD. LOUISE.
COMIC FIGHT, between the BARBER and SECRETARY.
PAS DE TROIS, Mesdames TORNING, LOUISE, and Mr. CHAMBERS.
COMIC PAS, Chinois au Tamborine, by MR. TORNING.
GRAND FINALE.
Tickets to be had of Host Dishington, Brickfield-hill; Host Martin, corner of York-street; Host Grey, corner of Sussex and Bathurst-streets; Host Solomon, George-street; Brother Dind, Pitt-street; Brother Torning, Bridge-street; Mr. Wyatt, Victoria Hotel;
and of Mr. J. B. James, at his residence, 48, Park-street, corner of Park and Castlereagh-streets.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Winstanley O'Flaherty (actor); Gerome Carandini (dancer); Joseph Chambers (dancer)

"THEATRICALS", The Australian (28 June 1845), 3

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. . . On Thursday evening [26 June] . . . An agreeable variety of Singing and Dancing followed the comedy, preparatory to the amusing farce, No Song No Supper, which was capitally got through, with the exception of Madame Louise being put into a singing part. It is unjust, as well as absurd, to compel an actor, or actress, to sing, who is destitute of all vocal qualifications! - where was Madame Carandini? . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (actor, vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Australian (16 October 1845), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37158028 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
"'Tis not in mortal to command success, but we'll do more, endeavour to deserve it."
First Night of the New Dance, called THE KITCHEN POLKA.
MR. J. B. JAMES Begs leave to intimate to his Friends and the Public in general, that his
BENEFIT IS FIXED FOR THIS EVENING, OCTOBER 16 . . .
THE Performances will commence with the celebrated Drama, in 3 Acts, entitled
EUGENE ARAM; OR, THE ACCOMPLICE OF GUILT AND THE MYSTERIES OF ST. ROBERT'S CAVE . . .
EUGENE ARAM (the solitary, beloved by Madeline) - MR. JAMES . . .
Madeline Lester (betrothed to Eugene) - Mrs. O'Flaherty . . .
To be succeeded by the following Entertainments: -
Comic Duet, (first time) in character, "THE CHARITY SCHOOL," by Madame Louise and Mr. F. Howson . . .
Tickets to be obtained and, Boxes secured . . . of Mr. James, at his residence, 48, Park-street, corner of Castlereagh-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Howson (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 December 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12884088 

TO THE PATRONS OF THE DRAMA.
WITH extreme regret I beg leave to bid farewell to an Australian public,
and beg most sincerely to return my heartfelt thanks for the kindness ever shown towards me and mine since my arrival in the Colony,
and to assure tbem that the patronage they have bestowed upon us will never be erased from our memories, from a sense of duty.
I tender my humble acknowledgments for the many kindnesses we have received,
and wherever we may be, whether upon British or foreign soil, we shall ever look back with gratitude and pleasure to the days we passed in New South Wales.
In the name of Madame Louise and myself,
I most respectfully take my leave, and remain,
Your most obedient servant,
J. B. JAMES.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. DEPARTURES", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 December 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12884111 

December 14. - Castle Eden, ship, Captain Baker, for Calcutta. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. James . . .

"THEATRICALS", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (15 October 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37156654 

The following paragraph heads the Sans-Souci Theatre advertisement in the BENGAL HURKARU of the 21st March last: -
"First appearance of Mr. J. B. James and Madame Louise from the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, who will shortly depart for their London engagements." These old Sydney favourites were to appear before the drama-loving public of Calcutta, for the first time, on Tuesday evening, the 24th March, James as Count of Arragon, and Madame Louise as Maritana, in the drama of DON CAESAR DE BAZAN.

"THEATRICALS", The Australian (5 June 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37130232 

By the last accounts from India, we learn that Mr. James, formerly of the Sydney Theatre, is no more, and that Madame Louise, alias Mrs. James, had gone to England.

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (10 July 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37133143 

. . . as for the company of "old familiar faces," by the unwisely permitted secession, of Mrs. O'Flaharty, Madame Louise, and the late Mr. James, its beams had been shorn of three of the most brilliant of "the lights of other days" . . .

"DRURY-LANE THEATRE", Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle [England] (12 December 1847), 3

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001319/18471205/047/0005 (PAYWALL)

M. Jullien opened his opera campaign on Monday night with triumphant success. A version of "Lucia di Lammermoor" was chosen for representation . . . An allegorical ballet, called "Le Genie du Globe" followed, and is a very pretty morceau . . . Madame Louise danced a Spanish Cachuca to perfection, with an aplomb and hauteur worthy of a donna of Seville, and some little danseuses grouped around her most picturesquely, and the applause was loud and unanimous.

JAMES, John Abraham (John Abraham JAMES; John A. JAMES; J. A. JAMES)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, choral conductor, compositor, printerm, newspaper manager, bookseller and stationer

Born Poplar, London, Engand, 17 June 1852; son of John JAMES and Isabella ANDREWS
Arrived Hobart, TAS, 2 December 1856 (per Sir W. F. Williams, from Liverpool, 10 September)
Married Helen WEYMOUTH (d. 1931), Launceston, TAS, 15 May 1877
Died Launceston, TAS, 15 October 1891, aged "38/39"

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Descriptive list of immigrants per Sir William Fenwick Williams, from Liverpool, 10 September 1856, for Hobart, 2 December 1856; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:442027; CB7/12/1/6 Bk43

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/442027 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CB7-12-1-6/CB7-12-1-6P203 (DIGITISED)

James John / 24 / . . . [native place] London / Iron founder . . .
[James] Isabella / 30 / . . . [native place] London / Dress maker . . .
John / 4 // Charles / 2 1/2 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John James (1832-1912) and Isabella Andrews (1825-1898) married at St. Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, on 14 September 1851

"MARRIAGES", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (17 May 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37148483 

JAMES - WEYMOUTH - On the 15th May, by the Rev. W. Law, at the residence of the bride, John Abraham, eldest son of John James, Launceston, to Helen, second daughter of the late William Weymouth, of Portsmouth. (Melbourne and New Zealand papers please copy.)

"MR. JOHN A. JAMES", Daily Telegraph [Launceston, TAS] (16 October 1891), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153377231 

"Death's shafts fly quick." On Wednesday an old colonist joined the great majority, and to-day we are called upon to record the death of a comparatively young colonist, Mr. John A. James, who passed away at an early hour yesterday morning at his residence, Upper Charles-street, at the age of 38 years - almost in the pride of his manhood. About eight days ago he went to Longford to conduct the usual rehearsal of the local choral society, of which he had the management, and when he returned next morning he was compelled, through contracting a sudden chill, to retire to his room. At first it was thought a day or two's rest would put him on his feet again, but congestion of the lungs had set in and, despite the unremitting attention of Dr. Thompson, he gradually sank and died in his sleep about 3.30 o'clock yesterday morning. On Wednesday evening the ruling passion, always strong in death, manifested itself. He loved music and did much to foster it in this city, and as the end of the first fever was drawing near he sang snatches of airs in tones of deep emotion, and before he fell asleep he sang as loud as he was able, and then died without evincing any sign of pain; the National Anthem being his last song.
The deceased was born at Poplar, East London, in 1852, and was the eldest son of Mr. John James, for over 30 years foreman for Messrs. Dicham, Button, and Co., and as present holding a similar position at Messrs. Gunn Bros' establishment. He came to Tasmania in 1856 with his parents and his brother Charles, who is at present in business in Brisbane-street. He was educated at Mr. John Mackay's Commercial Academy, Cameron-street, and was afterwards apprenticed to the printing business at the old Launceston Times office, then carried on by Mr. Robert Harris. The night work proving injurious to his health, he assisted in the clerical department of the Cornwall Chronicle, which amalgamated with the Times. He next accepted an engagement as Clerk to Messrs. Hudson and Hopwood, where after remaining for about three years he started business for himself as stationer, etc., in Brisbane-street. About 12 months later he was appointed commercial manager at the Examiner office, and on July 1, 1885, he joined Mr. Hopwood as partner, having purchased the late Mr. Hudson's interest in the business, and was about six years a member of the firm when he died.
His musical education was received from Mrs. E. E. Hamilton and Mr T. Sharp, organist of St. John's Church; and the splendid training he then received, which was aided by a great passion for music, stood him in good stead in after years, for few have done more in this city to encourage the cultivation of the voice than the deceased. Beside conducting the late Philharmonic Society, the Apollo and the Longford Choral Society, and at various times conducting the choirs in the principal Churches in the City, he was musical director of the Exhibition choir, and in reference to this department, M. Jules Joubert has lost his right hand.
It will be observed by an advertisement elsewhere, that the funeral will leave the late residence of the deceased at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Harris (employer); Emma Elizabeth Hamilton (teacher); Thomas Sharp (teacher)

"OBITUARY", Launceston Examiner (16 October 1891), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39580010 

Very widespread regret was experienced throughout the city yesterday morning, when it became known that Mr. John Abraham James (partner in the firm of Hopwood and James) had succumbed to an attack of ipfluenza, from which he had been suffering for the past ten days. The deceased gentleman was born at Poplar, East London, on June 17, 1852, and arrived in Launceston with his parents and his brother, Mr. Charles James, who is now in business in Brisbane-street, in 1856. He was educated by the late Mr. John Makay, of Cameron-street, and on leaving school was apprenticed to Mr. Robert Harris, of the Launceston Times, as a compositor. He subsequently became commercial manager of the Cornwall Chronicle, a position he relinquished to accept an appointment with Messrs. Hudson and Hopwood. He was afterwards engaged on the commercial staff of the Launceston Examiner and Tasmanian, leaving it to enter into partnership with Mr. Hopwood in July, 1885. As a business man he was very highly esteemed, and those who were from time to time associated with him will always entertain a pleasant recollection of their deceased confrere.
It was as a musician that Mr. James was most widely known. Always passionately fond of music, he took his primary lessons from Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. T. Sharp, and by dint of steady application soon attained a prominent position amongst our amateur vocalists. He sang at the Musical Union concerts under the conductorship of Herr Carl Schmidt, and achieved his greatest success as a vocalist in the tenor parts of "Lurline," which the union produced under Mr Alex. Wallace, from whom he subsequently took lessons, and with that gentleman, and his wife, and the late Misses Cissie Archer and Nellie Wadham be made a pleasant trip to the North-West Coast, where a round of successful concerts was given. He was in turn choirmaster at Christ Church, St. Andrew's, Chalmers, and the Wesleyan churches, and the last-named choir, under his direction produced several sacred cantatas very creditably. He was one one of the founders of the Launceston Philharmonic Society, which was inaugurated when the Musical Union went into recess, and was also prominently associated with the Apollo Club, and was conductor of the Launceston Choral Society. He was Musical Director in connection with the Tasmanian Exhibition, an his labours in that capacity promised to be the crowning effort in his career. He was an admirable organiser, and had arranged the hundred and one details in connection with the choir with such precision and accuracy that it will be well nigh impossible to supply his place. As a conductor Mr. James took front rank, indeed he was the only amateur who had succeeded in successfully producing a complete work in Tasmania. In musical matters he was an enthusiast, and a persevering student who overcame obstacles which had proved insurmountable to many men. His loss will leave a gap not easily filled.
Mr. James conducted at a concert given by the Longford Choral Society on the Tuesday evening before last, and contracted a cold which speedily developed into influenza, from which he died at half-past three o'clock yesterday morning. He leaves a widow and four children to lament their loss. The funeral will move from his late residence, in Charles-street, at four o'clock this afternoon.

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Schmitt (conductor)

JAMES, Marie (Marie JAMES; Miss M. JAMES; Miss JAMES)

Musician, vocalist, pianist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1859; ? 1863

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 June 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682278 

MR. GEORGE L. ALLAN'S MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT Will take place at the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTION On THURSDAY, JUNE 9, I859.
Pianist - Miss James. Chorus of 60 Voices . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Leavis Allan (conductor); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 June 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154827418 

TEMPERANCE LEAGUE of VICTORIA.
Second GRAND ANNUAL FESTIVAL, In the Exhibition-building,
On FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1869, SEPARATION DAY.
The evening's proceedings will be enlivened by a SOIREE MUSICALE.
Two following distinguished artistes have been engaged, viz.:
Miss OCTAVIA HAMILTON,
Miss M. JAMES,
Mons. E. COULON,
Mr. W. H. WILLIAMS,
Mr. FLETCHER.
Pianist and Organist, GEORGE R. G. PRINGLE, Esq. Organist to the Melbourne Philharmonic Society . . .
Addresses will be delivered by . . . Thomas James . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Emile Coulon (vocalist); William Henry Williams (vocalist); George Robert Grant Pringle (pianist, organist); Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

"TEMPERANCE LEAGUE", The Argus (2 July 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5683809 

The third Annual Conference of delegates from the various Temperance Societies throughout the colony was held yesterday . . . The duett of "Over the blue lagoon" was very prettily sung by Miss James and Mr. Williams . . .

[News], The Argus (16 July 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5684608 

Mr. George L. Allan gave one of his pleasant concerts at the Mechanics' Institution last night. The performers wero as usual very numerous, and the choral effectiveness was of the most satisfactery kind . . . The accompaniments were played by a Miss James, who, though apparently a very young lady, possesses a more than sufficient command over her instrument.

[News], The Argus (29 July 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5685359 

Mr. W. H. Williams, of the Philharmonic Society, assisted by Miss Marie James, Mr. Angus, and other vocalists, gave a miscellaneous concert in the Mechanics' Institute, Emerald Hill, yesterday evening. The concert was announced as the first of a series of musical entertainments, "for the people," and, judging from the numbers present, the projector had no reason to complain of want of patronage. Miss James is a recent and welcome addition to the number of our lady vocalists. She has a pleasing voice, and evidently a perfect knowledge of music. The programme chosen by Mr. Williams was certainly not completely adapted for the audience he purposed to interest. Operatic selections and concerted pieces undoubtedly form an agreeable variety in an entertainment of this character, but they should not be given to the entire exclusion from the programme of a class of music so undeniably popular with the general public as our national ballads.

ASSOCIATIONS: Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Emerald Hill Mechanics' Institute (association, venue); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (30 July 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146567849 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY . . . WEEKLY CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE.
MECHANICS' HALL, MONDAY, 1st AUGUST, 1859.
MISS MARIE JAMES, Of the Metropolitan Concerts.
MISS A. WEISS, Of the Royal Academy of Music, London.
&c., &c., &c.
W. STITT JENKINS, Hon Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss A. Weiss (pianist); William Stitt Jenkins (secretary); Geelong Recreative Society (association); Geelong Mechanics' Institute (venue)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (3 August 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146564861 

. . . The Mechanics' Hall was almost too small for the audience on Monday night last, a portion of the aisles and doorway being occupied by persons for whom there was no sitting accommodation. With here and there an exception, the programme was got through very satisfactorily, and evidently to the sustained and increasing delight of the audience . . . Miss James is a vocalist new to the colony, and her debut on Monday evening before a Geelong audience was of a flattering kind. She sang "The Queen of the Merry Green wood," "Smiling Faces," "The Dashing White Sergeant," and " My heart is sair for somebody." She was encored enthusiastically, and nothing would do but the rules of the Concert Society had to be infringed. One of her encore sougs was "Gin a body," which Miss James rendered with exquisite simplicity and effect. She was a little timid at the commencement of the evening, and might have been indebted to her accompanyist for more gentle consideration and encouragement. The audience, however, was with her, and she became the favorite of the evening . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (29 August 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565844 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY . . .
WEEKLY GRAND CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE AT THE
MECHANICS' HALL MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, 1859.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - "Beauty, Sweet Beauty" - Miss James - Goruther [sic, G. O. Rutter] . . .
Song - "I'm a Merry Zingara" - Miss James - Balene [sic, Balfe] . . .
PART II . . . Song - "Ave Maria" - Miss James - Schubert
Laughing Trio - Miss James, Messrs. Ewart and Blanchard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Charles Blanchard (vocalist); George Oswald Rutter (composer)

MUSIC: Beauty, sweet beauty bright (G. O. Rutter)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 September 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154827653 

THE PEOPLE'S CONCERT.
Trades' Hall, Lygon Street, (Top of Russell street.)
The first of the above named Concerts will be given on
Saturday Evening Next, the 10th of September.
Principal Vocalist: Miss Ootavia Hamilton.
Miss James, and Mr. Ewart.
Assisted by several gentlemen who have kindly offered their services.
Pianist: Miss James.
Admission, One Shilling . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (12 September 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154826866 

A numerous audience assembled in the Trades' Hall, Lygon street, on Saturday evening, to listen to the first of the People's Concerts, which have lately been established, and are likely to prove very acceptable to a large section of the public. The music consisted chiefly of vocal solos, glees, &c., all of which were very nicely rendered by Miss Hamilton, Miss James, Mr. Ewart, and a glee party. Miss James presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Leslie distinguished himself on the violin.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander John Leslie (violinist)

[News], The Argus (19 September 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5688330 

The second of a series of entertainments, called "The People's Concerts," was given on Saturday evening, in the Trades' Hall, Lygon-street. The night was cold, and threatened rain, and the locality of the building being somewhat remote from the central parts of Melbourne, the attendance was greater than might have been expected . . . there was a good programme of glees, part-songs, and solos; and a compact constellation of some of the best vocal talent now in Melbourne - Miss Octavia Hamilton, Miss James, Mr. Ewart, and Messrs. Tait, Davis, Jones, Moxon, &c. Miss James opened the concert by performing some airs from "Maritana" on the pianoforte . . . In the second part of the concert, Miss James performed some variations on "Cease your Funning." This young lady has a certain cleverness in her style of playing, but she lacks expression and brilliancy . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Holme Davis (vocalist); Septimus Moxon (vocalist)

? "NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (7 April 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154963536 

The Easter Soiree and Ball of the Musical Union, was held last night at Hockin's Assembly Rooms, and proved a most successful reunion. The rooms were prettily festooned with flags, and the effect, with 200 members of tho Musical Union in full evening costume, was very good. The first part of the evening was occupied with musical selections, and a number of part songs and solos were very nicely sung. The ladies who distinguished themselves in the latter class, were Miss O. Hamilton, Miss Mortley, Miss Ford, and Miss James. Mr. G. R. G. Pringle wielded the baton, and some of the concerted pieces proved very effective . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sarah Mortley (vocalist); Caroline Ford (vocalist); Musical Union (association); Hockin's Rooms (Melbourne venue)

JAMES, Philippa (Philippa BRIDGES; Miss BRIDGES; Mrs. John Frederick JAMES)

Musician, organist, pianist

Born London, England, 9 April 1820; baptised Pentonville, 10 May 1820; daughter of William BRIDGES and Philippa HARDWIDGE
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1849
Married John Frederic JAMES (d. 1864), St. Paul's church, Melbourne, VIC, 18 February 1854
Died Surrey Hills, VIC, 26 April 1911, aged "91"

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Documentation:

Baptisms, St. James Pentonville, 1820; register 1813-43; London Metropolitan Archives, P76/JS2/003

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/1766826 (PAYWALL)

No. 563 / [1820] May 10 / Philippa [daughter of] / William and Philippa / Bridges / Kings Row / Gentleman / Said to be bron 9th April 1820

ASSOCIATIONS: Her brother William, born 13 December 1818, was baptised in the same ceremony; William Bridges (d. 1838) and Philippa Hardwidge (d. VIC, 1868) had married at St. Giles, Camberwell, Surrey, on 16 August 1817

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 December 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4772340 

EDUCATION. MISS BRIDGES
BEGS to intimate to her friends, and to the inhabitants of Melbourne generally, that she re-opens school on Monday, 7th January.
Vacancies of two boarders, and four Daily Pupils.
Terms - Quarterly payments in advance. La Trobe-street. December 7th, 1849.

"MARRIED", The Argus (21 February 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4803403 

On the 18th instant, at St. Paul's Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. S. Lloyd Chase, A.M., John F. James, Esq., late of Camberwell Grove, to Philippa, eldest daughter of the late William Bridges, Esq., of Camberwell.

"ST. PAUL'S CHURCH NEW ORGAN", The Age (3 February 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154852867 

A new grand organ, which, we are informed, is a most magnificent instrument, has recently been erected in this place of worship by Mr. Smith, formerly of Bristol, but now of this city, organ builder. Of the tone or capacity of this instrument we cannot speak until privileged to hear it; of which an opportunity will be afforded to-morrow when it will be played publicly for the first time, and will doubtless be displayed to the best possible advantage under the able manipulation of Mrs. James, the organist.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Smith (organ builder); St. Paul's church (Melbourne)

"OPENING OF TRINITY CHURCH, DONCASTER", South Bourke Standard (2 April 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66842408 

The opening of the pretty little Episcopal Church at Doncaster, in the parish of Bulleen, near Kew, took place on Easter Monday afternoon . . . The opening services were largely attended, not only by the residents, but by many friends of the church from Melbourne and suburbs. The Rev. R. Hayward offered the prayers; the R. B. Macartney read the first lesson, and the Rev. B. S. Walker the second lesson; and the Dean preached from 1 Cor., v, 4. Mrs. James, organist of St. Mark's, Fitzroy, and some members of the town choirs, very kindly gave their services on the interesting occasion. The psalms were chanted, and an anthem from the Book of Chronicles was sung at the appointed time. The hymns were, "Hail to the Lord's anointed," and "Rock of Ages" . . .

"CHURCH MUSIC IN VICTORIA. ST. MARK'S CHURCH, FITZROY", Weekly Times (11 September 1869), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220404802 

Without the slightest straining after effect or parade of any sort, and indeed without any purpose beyond rendering to religious service the appropriate homage of unpretending harmony, we find interesting features in the choir of this church which, in the earnestness and vigour of their efforts tend almost to compensate for the musical deficiencies (strictly speaking) which appear to exist. However, upon the whole, the music is good. The choir consists of some dozen voices, and is pretty fairly balanced, and the sopranos and basses are decidedly beyond the general average, one lady in particular possessing a very beautiful voice. On Sunday week we visited this church, and were pleased to see that the canticles and psalms were chanted in a manner which showed that a more than ordinary degree of care and attention had been paid to the details in rehearsal, and we noticed that the hymn tunes were appropriately selected in accordance with the meaning of the words. Mrs. James presided at the organ, and played her part with much care, but, at the same time, we are bound to observe that she fell short of our expectations in accompanying the psalms of the day; frequently the organ was behind the choir, and this, of course, marred the effect. The choir took the chanting throughout in excellent strict time, with out giving that undue prominence to the "bar notes" so often noticeable elsewhere. The hymns were sung remarkably well, and were accompanied with nice taste. We may venture to hint, by the way, that the resources of the organ were seldom developed. Mrs. James, however, appears to us superior to most lady performers on such a masculine instrument (as the organ undoubtedly is), and used the pedals and managed the stops very fairly, notwithstanding that she ignored the use of some solo stops which the organ possesses. The organ - a very old one, and formerly the property of the Philharmonic Society - is built by Forster and Andrews, Hull, and has this peculiarity - it has two ranks of keys, but instead of having an independent swell organ the whole is encased in a general swell box with the ordinary Venetian shutters. The effect to be produced by such an arrangement may certainly be questioned. The organ, however, has good points, it is excellently voiced, and its tone is very sweet. Mr. Anderson, organ builder, has added a new principal, and a bourdon, the latter in volume of tone being perhaps the best we have heard here, and closely approximating a sixteen foot stop. The tenoroon and viol di gamba are also very excellent. At evening service the music went steadily, and the chanting was much better accompanied than in the morning. The anthem was capitally sung, and brought out the powers of the choir to the utmost.

It may not be out of place to mention that, on Tuesday week last, an interesting ceremony took place at the residence of Mrs. James, which was no less than the presentation to her of a purse of fifty sovereigns, which had been collected by the congregation of St. Mark's Church, and given as a token of appreciation of her valuable services as organist and directress of the choir, which office she has held for upwards of three or four years, having performed her duties to the satisfaction of every one concerned, gratuitously. The presentation was made by the Reverend the Incumbent Hubert Barlow, B. A., who was accompanied by the churchwardens, and who made a point of referring to the fact that a salary of £40 a year had been offered to Mrs. James, but which she had in the most generous manner declined to receive.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Anderson (organ builder)

"NEW INSOLVENTS", Weekly Times (19 March 1881), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219425807 

Philippa James, of Balaclava road, St. Kilda, school teacher. Causes of insolvency: Decrease in pupils, sickness in family, and pressure of creditors.
Liabilities, £820 14s. 1d.; assets, £120 4s.; deficiency, £700 10s. 1d. Mr. Jacomb, official assignee.

"Obituary", The Reporter [Box Hill, VIC] (5 May 1911), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89696189 

Mrs. Philippa James, so well known locally some years ago as the principal of "Campden" ladies' college, Surrey Hills, passed away on Wednesday, April 26. Mrs. James came to Victoria in 1849 (as Miss Bridges), accompanied by her mother and sisters, and opened a ladies' college in Melbourne. As soon as her sisters had become settled in life she married Mr. John Frederic James (the first registrar, respectively, of the diocese of Melbourne and the Melbourne university), to whom she had become engaged prior to leaving England. After a brief married life she was left a widow with four young children. Mrs. James then opened the educational establishment which became so famous as "Grantown House," Nicholson street, Fitzroy, opposite the present Exhibition building. Subsequently, as the outlying parts of the city became the residential districts, the school was removed to St. Kilda, and finally to Surrey Hills. Mrs. James was an accomplished musician, and most creditably filled the important position of organist both at St. Paul's pro-cathedral, Melbourne, and at St. Mark's, Fitzroy, for considerably more than 20 years. Her musical skill was eminently displayed upon the school speech days in the excellent pianoforte trios and duets, which were always striking features of those gatherings. In these trios three pianos were used, at each of which were three pupils, with of course a triple musical setting. Without any conductor, these young ladies would render such pieces as "Tancredi," "Silver Trumpets," Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," without a fault. The results so produced were striking testimony of the excellence of [. . . ] to the Misses Singleton, who continued to carry it on. During recent years Mrs. James resided at the house of her son-in-law, his honor Judge Neighbour, at Beaumaris, where her useful life of nearly 92 years came to a close last week. She will ever be remembered for her loving nature and gentle disposition, which endeared her to all and especially to the many hundreds of pupils who always held her (and she was a strict disciplinarian) in the deepest affection and respect. Churches and charities alike owed her much for, apart from her personal labors and support, every year a school bazaar was held in aid of one or other of those causes. Mrs. James leaves one son, Mr. J. F. C. James (of Surrey Hills) and two daughters, Mrs. Neighbour (of Beaumaris) and Mrs. H. Folliott Sandford (of Ringwood).

Bibliography and resources:

Enid Noel Matthews, Colonial organs and organ builders (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1969), 116, 134, 141

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32617107 

[116] ST. PAUL'S CHURCH . . . Organists: 1852, Mrs. James; 1863, Mr. Goold . . .
[134] [Fitzroy] ST. MARK'S CHURCH . . . Organists . . . 1865, David Lee, Herr Schott, Mrs. James; 1874, Mr. Forster . . .
[141] [North Melbourne] ST. MARY'S CHURCH . . . Organists . . . 1856, Mrs. James; 1866, Mr. H. Hayward . . .

JAMES, Robert J. (Robert J. JAMES; R. J. JAMES; Mr. JAMES)

Musician, vocalist, conductor, composer

Active Forest Creek, VIC, 1859; Tarnagulla, VIC, 1861-63

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

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (2 March 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199048458 

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOSPITAL.
THE Forest Creek Welsh Choral Society will give their first concert on the evening of
TUESDAY, the 8th instant, in the National School Room, Castlemaine.
Conductor, MR. R. J. JAMES.
The programme of the concert will be issued in a few days . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Forest Creek Welsh Choral Society (association)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (7 March 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199052511 

FOREST CREEK WELSH CHORAL SOCIETY'S First Miscellaneous CONCERT
To be held in the National School Room, Castlemaine, On Tuesday evening, March 8th 1859.
Conductor - Mr. R. J. James. Harpist - Mr. -. Pianist - Mr. - . . . [program as below]

[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon District Advertiser (8 March 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265506019 

FOREST CREEK WELSH CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT!!!
To be held in the KANGAROO HOTEL, TARRANGOWER,
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, March 9th.
CONDUCTOR - MR. R. J. JAMES.
PART I.
GLEE - "The Fisherman" - W. Rhodes
SONG - "Y Deryn Pur" - Parry
GLEE - "Is it night?" - Webb
DUETT—'"Con Id a man be secure" Gnodwin
GLEE - "The Mighty Conqueror" - Webb
SONG - "Yu y'r Iruyr" - J. Thomas
GLEE - "When Sappho tun'd" - Danby
DUETT - "Tine has not thin'd my Flowing Hair" - Jackson
GLEE - "Bardd yu ei Awen" (Inspired Bard) - Parry
SONG - "Sir Harry Ddu" - Parry
GLEE - "See our Oars" - Mornington
TRIO - "Little Farm well Fill'd" - Hook
GLEE - "Come Beauteous May" - Spofforth.
Aa Interval of Ten Minutes.
PART II.
CHORUS - "Hail, Judea" - Handel
CHORUS - "Teyrnasvedd y Ddaiar (Prize Anthem) - J. A. Lloyd
QUNITETT AND CHORUS - "Lift up your Heads" - Handel
RECITATIVE, SOLO, AND CHORUS - Prize Anthem, gained at Manchester, by - J. A. Lloyd
CHORUS - "Worthy is the Lamb" - Handel
CHORUS - "Hallelujah" - Handel
Reserved Seats, 5s.; Unreserved Seats, 3s.
Tickets to be had of Mr. ELLIS, Kangaroo Hotel.

"TARNAGULLA (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) August 21", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (23 August 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253606400 

The Philharmonic Amateur Society held their concert in the Church of England School room last evening, and, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the room was crowded; about 300 persons being present. The programme consisted of selections from Handel, Mozart, and Haydn. The concerted pieces showed peat care in rehearsal, and reflected great credit on all the performers. The song by Miss Williams, Mrs. Griffiths, Miss Lemere, and others, were given with good taste and feeling. The solos on the harp and violin, by Messrs. Williams and Jones, were executed in a very spirited and masterly manner, and, from the repeated encores, seemed ranch appreciated by the audience. Mr. Sinnott, on the flute, gave selections from Bellini's operas, with pianoforte accompaniment by Miss Bayliss, which contributed greatly to the evening's amusement. The performance concluded with the National Anthem by the entire company. The whole was ducted by Mr. R. James, to whom great credit is due.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Williams (harp); Tarnagulla Philharmonic Society (association)

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (3 April 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253522681 

Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla, FRANK FERN. (Proprietor)
GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT will be given on MONDAY next, APRIL 6th,
for the benefit of Mr. ROBERT J. JAMES,
the Founder and Leader of the Philharmonic Society Tarnagulla,
previous to that gentlemen's departure for America.

"TARNAGULLA (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) April 7, 1863", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (8 April 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253522908 

The Tarnagulla Philharmonic Society gave a concert last night, in the Victoria Theatre, for the benefit of Mr. R. J. James, their [respected] leader, previous to that gentleman's departure for America . . . The duet of "Tell me where is fancy bred," by Miss Lemere and Mr. James, was very nicely sung. The glee [of] "Land in sight," composed by Mr. James, the idea being first suggested to him at his first sight of the Australian shore, is a very spirited composition, and thoroughly expresses the feelings of those who attain the safe termination of a monotonous, but successful voyage . . .

For text missing in the above, see repeat printing, "TARNAGULLA", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (10 April 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253523026 

JAMES, William (William JAMES)

Musical instrument maker and repairer, ? machinist, ? electrician

Active Sydney, NSW, c. mid 1850s, ? 1861

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

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

Documentation:

? Sands and Kenny's commercial and general Sydney directory for 1858-9 (Sydney: Sands and Kenny, 1858), 166

https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1898994 (DIGITISED)

. . . James, William, machinist, Albert-st., Darlinghurst . . .

? Sands and Kenny's commercial and general Sydney directory for 1861 (Sydney: Sands and Kenny, 1861), 182

https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1898993 (DIGITISED)

. . . James, William, electrician, 118 Dowling-st.

"OLD SYDNEY . . . (BY 'OLD CHUM')", Truth [Brisbane, QLD] (13 February 1910), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201759651 

. . . I am favored with two interesting letters from Mr. Conlon, one under date January 24, 1910, as follows:- ". . . According to your correspondent, the first band he speaks of was started in 1854. I was then at school, and I was the principal messenger, selected to take the band instruments to be repaired. I had to take them to a musical instrument maker named William James, who lived in Domain Terrace, off Macquarie-street, city, and to the Victoria Barracks, Paddington (where the 11th Regiment, under Colonel Bloomfield, was then quartered) twice a week. I was selected for this duty, as I knew the town well . . ."

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Old Chum"); Michael Joseph Conlon (correspondent, former bandsman)

NOTES: The earlier correspondent, "N.S.", had written a letter than appeared in "OLD SYDNEY . . . (BY 'OLD CHUM'), Truth (30 January 1910), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201761081 

N.S. kindly writes: - . . .
"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; and a Dutchman named Van de Stadt was Organist at St. Benedict's and bandmaster of the second band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sebastian Hodge (musician); Richard Seymour (musician); George Sykes (musician, 11th band); T. L. Van de Stadt (organist); St. Benedict's church (Sydney); Band of the 11th Regiment (military)

JAMESON, Mr. (Mr. JAMESON; also Mr. JAMIESON)

Musician, professor of music (from Bath), pianist, teacher of pianoforte and violin, pianoforte tuner

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, May 1839

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jameson+professor+of+music+1839 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (8 June 1839), 1

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=1BpDAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA41

MR. JAMESON, (From Bath,) PROFESSOR OF MUSIC,
BEGS to acquaint the Ladies, Families, and others desirous of receiving Lessons on the Pianoforte,
and Gentlemen who may feel disposed to learn the Violin,
that should sufficient encouragement offer, he will remain in Melbourne to teach the above.
Pianofortes tuned, repaired, and old ones however broken or out of order made equal to new.
For Cards of Address apply at the Gazette Office.

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser [NSW (VIC)] (22 July 1839), 4 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228129812 

A CARD. MR. JAMESON continues giving lessons on the Pianoforte and Violin for a few months.
Pianofortes Tuned and Repaired.
Terms, Teaching Pianoforte per quarter - £3 0 0
Tuning - 1 0 0
Teaching the Violin per quarter - 3 0 0
For Cards of Address apply at this Office.

"Domestic Intelligence", Port Phillip Gazette (28 December 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225005652

Mrs. Clarke, in pursuance of her spirited design, delighted the fashionable world of Melbourne, on Monday evening last, with a brilliant Soiree, at the British Hotel. The songs chosen by her for the occasion required taste, feeling, and execution; every justice was rendered, and the audience were loud and continued in their applause . . . Mr. Jamieson accompanied Mrs. Clarke throughout the evening on a grand piano . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anne Remens Clarke (vocalist)

Bibliography and resources:

Alexander Sutherland, Victoria and its metropolis, past and present (Melbourne: McCarron, Bird, 1888), 173

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/8918492

. . . In May 1839 there arrived our first professor of music, Mr. Jameson, from Bath, and next year Mons. and Mme. Gautrot took up their quarters in Little Collins-street and began a series of instrumental and vocal concerts . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Josephine Gautrot (musicians)

JAMIESON, Mrs. (Mrs. JAMIESON)

Musician, harpist, pianist

Active Adelaide, SA, 1850-51

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Jamieson+harpist+c1850-51 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (26 October 1850), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206987231 

HARP AND PIANO. MRS. JAMIESON, Will be happy to give instruction on either of the above instruments. Residence - West-terrace.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (12 April 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38449263 

HARP AND PIANO. MRS. JAMIESON having a few hours disengaged daily, would be glad to give lessons on either of the above instruments. Residence, West-terrace.

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (31 October 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207070230 

MR. FREDERIC ELLARD HAS the honor to inform his Friends and the Public that his
SOIREE MUSICALE will take place at the EXCHANGE, KING WILLIAM-STREET,
THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, October 31, commencing at Eight o'clock precisely.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . 3. Duo for Harp and Piano, on Airs from Zampa, LABARRE - Mrs. Jamieson (who has kindly consented to play on this occasion) and Mr. F. Ellard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (pianist); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)

"MR. ELLARD'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (3 November 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20707027 

. . . Having thus vented some portion of our spleen at the thin attendance at the Exchange, on Friday evening, on the occasion of Mr. Ellard's farewell concert . . . An instrumental duet for harp and piano followed, Mrs. Jamieson and Mr. Ellard being the performers. The piece was a potpourri of subjects, from Zampa; and the sparkling morceaux of Herold's opera were finely illustrated by the artistes . . .

MUSIC: Two grand duets, for harp and piano, on the favorite subjects from Herold's operas, no. 1. Zampa ou La fianceée de marbre (Théodor Labarre)

JAMIESON, Mr. J. (Mr. J. JAMIESON; ? James JAMIESON)

Music copyist, school teacher

Active Maitland, NSW, 1846

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=J+Jamieson+music+copyist (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (22 August 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article683943

MUSIC COPIED at 3d. per page, by Mr. J. Jamieson, Teacher, Wesleyan School, West Maitland.

JAMIESON, James (James JAMIESON; Mr. JAMIESON)

Publican, tavern keeper, theatre proprietor, Pavilion Theatre (Melbourne)

Born Bute, Scotland, ? c. 1795 (? c. 1801); son of Neil JAMIESON
Married Margaret STEWART (1803-1904), Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, 31 January 1828
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 November 1839 (per Palmyra, aged "38")
Died Buninyong, NSW (VIC), 5 May 1849, aged "54" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Jamieson+d1849 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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JAMIESON, Margaret (Margaret STEWART; Mrs. James JAMIESON; Mrs. JAMIESON; "Mother JAMIESON")

Publican, tavern keeper, theatre proprietor, Pavilion Theatre (Melbourne)

Born Bute, Scotland, c. 1809; daughter of William STEWART
Married James JAMIESON (1803-1904), Rothesay, Bute, Scotland, 31 January 1828
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 November 1839 (per Palmyra, aged "28")
Died Buninyong, VIC, 26 August 1854, aged "45"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Margaret+Stewart+Jamieson+d1854 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

Marriages, Rothesay, Bute, 1828; Scotland, select marriages

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60144/records/2993955 (PAYWALL)

31 January 1828 / James Jamieson [son of] Neil Jamieson and Margaret Stewart [daughter of] William Stewart

ASSOCIATIONS: A son James, perhaps shortlived, was born to Neil Jamieson and Ann Bannantyne on 27 June 1792, and baptised Rothesay, Bute, 1 July 1792

List of immigrants per Palmyra to Port Phillip, 24 November 1839; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E29A9E18-F1B1-11E9-AE98-DD0EE4966351?image=13 (DIGITISED)

Jas. Jamieson / 38 [sic] / Farmer / [native place] Bute . . .
Marg't / 28 / [Wife] // Jas. / 11 / Neil / 8 [sic] // Mary / 6 // Ann / 3 [all Bute]

ASSOCIATIONS: Neil Jamieson (1829-1910, son)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. MRS. MURRAY'S BENEFIT", Melbourne Times [NSW (VIC)] (27 May 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226925278 

The Benefit for this lady is fixed for Monday eventng. The indefatigable exertions made by Mrs. M. since her arrival in tbe province in advancing theatricals to a pitch they had not previously attained, will not, we feel assured, be forgotten by the patrons of the Drama, who cannot do less than flock round her standard on this occasion and give every support in their power to so deserving an actress. The bill of fare presents, the melodrama of the Female Brigand, a variety of singing, and dancing, and the laughable farce of the Married Rake; a judicious selection, and one that cannot fail of giving satisfaction. To encrease the eclat of the evening the gentlemen comprising the Amateur Club have very handsomely come forward and tendered their services to Mrs. Murray, no professionals, save the ladies, will have anything to do with the performance, so that the whole affair may be anticipated to come off in first-rate style.
(Since the above was in type, circumstances have arisen that will cause the benefit of Mrs. Murray to be postponed sine die. We have inserted the advertisement in the usual manner but without date, as we hope and trust that some arrangement may be come to that will enable the benefit to come off at an early day. The cause of this disappointment appears to be the following:
- During the whole time Mrs. Murray has been upon the boards, since her arrival in the Province, she has only received the paltry sum of £4 12s and one benefit (at which she lost £15) for her services, although ready and willing at all times to play any part allotted her. By way of making some recompense, for want of remuneration, Mr. J. Stephen, the then lessee and holder of the license, agreed that Mrs. Murray should have a Free Benefit, and Monday next, was the time appointed for it to take place. In the interim, however, the House Benefit or the benefit of Mrs. Jamieson who claims the premises, was announced, and Mrs. Murray was cast as Charlie in Gilderoy. A Mrs. Egerton from Van Diemen's Land having arrived, Mrs. Jamieson insisted upon that lady taking the character which belonged to Mrs. Murray, contrary to all stage regulations, the result was that the gentlemen Amateurs who would have performed in aid of Mrs. Jamieson's benefit withdrew themselves, and the piece came off without them. This has caused Mrs. Jamieson's ire, and having obtained possession of the premises locked them up so as to prevent any but those whom she approved taking benefits, so that there are four individuals, among whom is Mr. Miller choused [sic, ? closed] out of the only means by which they could have obtained remuneration for months of study and anxiety. Thus stands the matter at present, but it is to be hoped that in a few days all matters of unpleasantness will be arranged, and that Mrs. Murray will gain instead of lose by this postponement.

ASSOCIATIONS: Dinah Murray (actor); John Stephen (proprietor); William Miller (actor); Pavilion Theatre ("Royal Victoria") (Melbourne venue)

"DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE . . . THEATRICAL FRACAS", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (31 May 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225010710 

Yesterday a serio-comico-tragico-burlesquo was performed for the first time this season at the Police Office, before His Worship the Mayor, Major St. John P.M., Messrs. J. Smith, J. A. Smith, and Captain Bunbury, J.P.'s, and a numerous and respectable audience. The principal characters were sustained by Messrs. Stephen, Boyd, Conolly, Batters, Lyons, Hind, Enscoe, and Beith, and Mrs. Murray. The plot of the piece appeared to be as follows: -
Some months ago a license was granted by the Colonial Secretary to Messrs. Ebden, Baxter, Cavenagh, Kerr, Stephen, and Arden, for the opening a house in Melbourne for theatrical performances, when Mr. John Stephen and Mr. George Buckingham relieved the stewards from all responsibilities and formed a partnership for carrying on the the theatre for their joint benefit. A short time since Buckingham gave up his half share in the Theatre to Mrs. Jamison, and Mr. Stephen subsequently disposed of his share to Messrs. Beith, Hind and Enscoe, for £25 cash, and an undertaking to relieve him of the responsibility of a debt of £16. Both the parties appeared to have an equal right to the management of the affairs of the house, and things went on agreeably until Mrs. Jamieson insisted on a Mrs. Brown, who had lately arrived from Hobart Town, sustaining a character that had been previously allotted to Mrs. Murray, when the latter lady took umbrage at being deprived of the opportunity of again exhibiting her fascinating charms to an admiring audience, and left the rehearsal in disgust. The three gentlemen shareholders, who are also amateur performers, declared that neither themselves nor the other amateurs would perform with Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Jamieson insisted on maintaining her rights, engaged other persons to supply the vacancies incurred by their withdrawal, and the Theatre was opened according to announcement on Thursday and Saturday evenings last. After the pieces were finished on Saturday night, Messrs. Beith, Hind, and Enscoe placed two men in the body of the house to retain possession of the premises for them, when Mr. Boyd, acting for Mrs. Jamieson, insisted in clearing the house, which he accomplished and remained in full authority. On Monday the conduct of Mr. Boyd was brought by Mr. Enscoe before the Police Magistrate on a charge of assault, which was dismissed, and a full Bench was summoned yesterdav to consider the propriety of cancelling the license. After two or three hours of rehearsing, during which Mr. Conolly displayed his abilities in a manner that drew forth unbounded applause, and in a most eloquent and heart-rending harangue on the respectability and virtuous habits of the ladies that formed the most prominent portion of the corps dramatique, and the inconvenience and hardship that would befal them should their Worships cancel the licence, contended that he felt satisfied that the Bench would take what he had stated into their most serious consideration, and not at the present depressed state of the times deprive them of earning an honorable and praiseworthy subsistence. For he might say that he had been connected with theatricals for at least a quarter of a century, and was well acquainted with the internal management of Covent Garden and Drury Lane Theatres, and from what he had there experienced, he was of opinion that theatricals tended in a great measure to raise the morals and improve the mind of society at large. Mrs. Murray in an able and insinuating manner then addressed their Worships, stating that she had expended a large sum of money since her arrival in Melbourne, in furtherance of theatricals, and that whilst she was connected with them it should be conducted on a proper and respectable basis; and she was certain after her appeal to them, they would not be so ungallant as to deprive her of the possibility of recovering some portion of that money which she had already voluntarily expended, and had not the least doubt their Worships would patronise the Theatre at her forthcoming benefit. The Magistrates withdrew to consult on the matter, and after half an hour's absence, returned into the office, and decided that should the belligerent parties not come to an amicable arrangement by Saturday next, they would order the license to be cancelled.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Batters (actor); Thomas Spencer Boyd (actor); George Buckingham (actor, manager)

"DIED", The Argus [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (8 May 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4769500 

At Buninyong, on Saturday, the 5th May, Mr. James Jamieson, of Bourke-street, Melbourne, and formerly of Bute in Scotland.

"DIED", The Argus (31 August 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4797091 

On the 26th August, at her residence, Buninyong, Margaret, relict of the late James Jamieson, late of Rothsay, Scotland, aged forty-five years.

"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); Thomas Hodge (theatre proprietor)

[News], The Ballarat Star [VIC] (6 September 1898), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215230192 

After a sleep of forty years, Rip Van Winkle woke up to find his native village considerably changed, as might be expected. Mr. James R. Young, who is revisiting Ballarat after an absence of thirty-nine years, is nearly lost like Rip of the story and the drama, to understand how it all came about, and how the city grew so big since 1851, the year in which he came here to dig for gold on Golden Point. Coming to this colony in 1848 as a boy of fourteen to engage in farming pursuits at Geelong with his people, he was induced to journey this way in 1851 by way of Buninyong, then a squatting township consisting of a blacksmith's shop, a store, and "Mother Jamieson's" hotel. "At Mother Jamieson's I stopped," says this old pioneer, "and I have never forgotten how that woman cursed the bullock drivers bringing her grog from Geelong, -
'I wouldn't care for your drinking the stuff,' she said, 'but you've gone and filled it up with water. Now, how am I to tell how much to put in it'" . . .

JANSZ, Claes (Claes JANSZ, "t hooft" [the head])

Musician, chief trumpeter (Batavia)

Active WA, 1629

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JANSZ-Claes (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

See https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/chronicle1542-1800.php#1629-06-04-Batavia

Bibliography and resources:

Csilla E. Ariese, Databases of the people aboard the VOC ships Batavia (1629) and Zeewijk (1727) - An analysis of the potential for finding the Dutch castaways' human remains in Australia (Fremantle: Australian National Centre of Excellence for Maritime Archaeology, 2012)

https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/handle/1887/23580

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/187154703

Ralph J. G. Henssen, Trompetters en tamboers in de Zeeuwse zeevaart ten tijde van de Republiek: plichten en Praktijken (thesis, Utrecht University, 2011)

http://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/204412

JARRETT, William (William JARRETT; Rev. W. JARRETT)

Congregational (Independent) minister, amateur vocalist (Melbourne Philharmonic Society), newspaper editor (The Argus), later Episcopalian presbyter

Born Southwark, London, England, 17 June 1810; baptised Surrey Chapel, Southwark, 14 December 1810; son of George JARRETT and Sarah his wife
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by February 1833
Married Mary Anne RUSSELL (c. 1817-1884), Sydney, NSW, 17 June 1834
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 30 January 1867 (per Swiftsure, for London)
Died Hulmeville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, 18 February 1883

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Jarrett+1810-1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Summary:

Jarrett was ordained in London in September 1832 to serve as an Independent minister in Australia. He arrived in Hobart and preached his first sermon in February 1833. He married Mary Ann Russell in Sydney in June 1834, after which he served congregations in Sydney and Hobart. In 1846 he settled in Melbourne, where he was an early performing member, vice-president, and committee member, of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, and for a time editor of The Argus. He sailed for England in January 1867, and reportedly took up a to a charge in Galway, Ireland, before sailing for America in 1868. By 1869 he was in Philadelphia, and by 1872 in Hampton, Virginia. Having apparently been reordained as an Episcopalian priest, he was rector of Hulmeville, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death on 18 February 1883. His widow died in East Melbourne, VIC, on 19 June 1884.

Documentation:

Register of births and baptisms, 1802-37, Surrey Chapel (Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion), Blackfriar's Road, London, page 67; UK National Archives, RG4/4214

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/1311650 (PAYWALL)

No. 171 / William son of George Jarrett and Sarah his wife, was born June 17 1810 in the parish of Christ Church, in the county of Surry, and baptized Dec. 14 1810 . . .

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, TAS] (19 February 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646904 

Van Diemen's Land Missionary Society.
ON Sabbath next, Feb. 24th, two Sermons will be preached on behalf of the above Society,
at the Independent Chapel, Brisbane-street, by the Rev. William Jarrett, from London. -
Service to commence in the morning at eleven o'clock, and in the evening at half-past six. Feb. 18th, 1833.

"CLERGY IN NEW SOUTH WALES . . .", The Sydney Herald (28 March 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12846514 

ORDINATION OF THE REV. W. JARRETT, at Union Chapel, Islington, on Thursday evening, Sept. 27, 1832, for the Independent Church, Sydney, New South Wales . . .

"Marriages", The Sydney Herald (19 June 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12849648 

On Tuesday last, at the Residence of Mrs. Russel, in Elizabeth-street Sydney, by the Rev. J. McGarvie, A. M., the Rev. W. Jarrett, Minister of the Independent Chapel, Pitt-street, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of Captain R. B. Russel, of the ship Lady Rowena.

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (12 January 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154851329 

The Annual Meeting of this Society took place at tho Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening, and was well attended. The Rev. W. Jarrett on being called to the chair made a few prefatory observations and called upon Mr. Patterson, the secretary, who read the following - "Report of the Committee of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, for the year 1854 . . ." The elections were next entered into and the result is appended. - President, His Honor, Mr. Justice Barry; Vice-Presidents, Mr. Jno. M. Smith and Reverend William Jarrett; Conductor, Mr. Jno. Russell; Secretary, Mr. J. Patterson; Treasurer, Mr. J. J. Blundell; Librarian, Mr. J. C. Stead; Assistant do, Mr. F. B. Hood; Committee, Messrs. J. Edwards, T. Ewart, J. Griffiths, - Gould, G. B. Hailes, W. P. Walker, and W. H. Williams. A vote of thanks was. passed to the retired office bearers, another to the chairman, and the meeting concluded.

ASSOCIATIONS: Redmond Barry (president); John Matthew Smith (vice-president); John Russell (conductor); James Patterson (secretary); James John Blundell (treasurer); John Charles Stead (librarian); Francis B. Hood (assistant librarian, ironmonger, departed colony 1855); Thomas Ewart (member); Joseph Griffiths (member); Thomas Green Goold (member); George Button Hailes (member); William Henry Williams (member); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus (26 February 1862), 4

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (conductor); Charles Elsasser (member); Wilhelm Carl Fischer (member); George Oswald Rutter (member); Septimus Moxon (member); Alfred Woolley (member)

"HORSEWHIPPING THE EDITOR OF THE 'ARGUS' (FROM OUR MELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT) MELBOURNE POLICE COURT. Thursday, April 26th . . . THE ASSAULT OF THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS (MR. JARRETT)", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (27 April 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article147268591 

William Thompson was charged with assaulting the Rev. William Jarrett, a Presbyterian minister and the editor of the Argus . . .

"POLICE. CITY COURT. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 . . . ASSAULT", The Argus (27 April 1866), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771213 

William H. Thompson, described on the police-sheet as a shoemaker, a man who has figured lately at various assemblages at the Eastern-market as chairman, was brought on on warrant, charged with assaulting the Rev. W. Jarrett (a gentleman connected with the literary department of this paper), on Tuesday, in the Parliament-yard . . .

"SHIPPING . . . CLEARED OUT", The Age (31 January 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155035276 

January 30 . . . Passengers per Swiftsure, ship, (Messrs. Green's Blackwall Line) 1500 tons, Mr. Byall Mayhew, commander, for London. Saloon: Mrs J. J. Hewett and four children, Miss Hewett, Rev. W. Jarrett . . .

Bibliography and resources:

William Jarrett, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91316332/william-jarrett 

[much later gravestone] In memory of the Rev'd William Jarrett, a presbyter of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, and rector for two years of Grace Church, Hulmewille, Native of England, his life devoted to the praise of God and the interests of his fellow men, in his native country, in Australia, and in this land, he died suddenly alone in the night in the rectory on Sunday February 18, 1883 in the [73] year of his age . . .

"Jarrett, Rev. William", Our family history

http://fortunatusfamilia.com.au/getperson.php?personID=I03800&tree=tree1 

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

Musical amateur, amateur musician, viola player, tenor violin player, farmer

Born Burslem, Staffordshire, England, 9 June 1830; baptised Primitive Methodist chapel, Burslem, 17 June 1830; son of John JARVIS (c. 1792-1864) and Sarah DUTTON / DUNNERTON (c. 1802-1871)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 14 December 1840 (per Fairfield, from London, and Plymouth, 30 July)
Married Bedelia MULQUEENY (d. VIC, 1880), Adelaide, SA, 18 December 1856
Died Port Elliot, SA, 13 December 1870, aged "40/41"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Jarvis+1830-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

IDENTIFICATION: This must remain a tentative identification of the musician Jarvis, who was only once identified in the press as T. Jarvis (1870), and once (also 1870) as Julius Jarvis (there being no other record of a Julius Jarvis in SA, almost certainly a reporter's or compositor's error). Of the Jarvis brothers of farmers (sons of John), Thomas appears to have been the only one active in Adelaide as well as in Strathalbyn, until his death in Deceember 1870, whereafter no further mention of the musician Jarvis is found either; whether or not he was the musician, however, remains open to question.

Documentation:

A register of baptisms solemnized [Primitive Methodist chapel, Burslem], 1830; UK National Archives, RG4/3087

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/2972/images/40612_B0150387-00008?pId=727066 

June 17th 1830 / Thomas a male / [born] Burslem June 9th 1830 [son of] John Jarvis / Sarah Jarvis formerly Dutton / Burslem Staffordshire / Boiler maker

ASSOCIATIONS: John Jarvis (born 1792; died SA, 1864, as see below) and Sarah DUNNERTON [sic, DUTTON] (born c. 1802; died SA, 1871) married at Burslem St. John, Staffordshire, on 26 December 1821; With their 3 sons, Daniel (1828-1890), Thomas, and Elijah Jarvis (1839-1921), they arrived per Fairfield, at Adelaide, SA, on 14 December 1840

https://passengers.history.sa.gov.au/node/603832 

"THE HANDEL FESTIVAL", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (15 April 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49897546 

The second part of this entertainment took place on Thursday evening . . . "Alexander's Feast," as we have said, is in character strikingly unlike the "Messiah" . . . To the instrumentalists generally too much praise can hardly be given when it is considered that they are all amateurs; and foremast amongst them is Mr. Chapman, the leader, whose violin-playing would be no disgrace to the best orchestra in the world. Mr. Jarvis, tenor violin, also deserves honourable mention . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Chapman (violin, leader); Carl Linger (conductor); Handel centenary (event)

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (20 February 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31807785 

The full report of the Norwood Philharmonic Society's concert on Tuesday evening [18 February] did not reach us in time for Wednesday's Advertiser; we therefore now supply the omission. An excellent programme was provided, commencing with Boildieu's overture "La Dame Blanche," which was admirably performed by the band. Mr. Chapman acted as conductor and leader . . . The instrumental quartette from "Chiara de Rosenberg," by Luigi Ricci followed, the respective performers being Messrs. Proctor (flute); Chapman (violin); Jarvis (viola); and Betteridge (violoncello). It was admirably done . . . The "Huntsman's Chorus," from "Der Freischutz," by the whole Company, wound up a most successful concert, which was said to have equalled any given by the old Adelaide Choral Society in its palmiest days . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Nicholas Proctor (flute); Henry Betteridge (cello); Norwood Philharmonic Society (association)

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (27 August 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31827285 

Mrs. Wishart's benefit concert was given on Wednesday evening at the Assembly Rooms, and was one of the best which has taken place in Adelaide for a long time . . . The programme commenced with the overture to the "Dame Blanche," executed very creditably by Mr. Chapman's well-known quadrille band . . . Mrs. Smart sang Wallace's beautiful air "Sweet spirit hear my prayer," after which a very elegant quartette, arranged on airs from the opera of Chiara di Rosenberg, was performed by Messrs. Proctor (flute), Chapman (violin), Jarvis (viola) and Betteridge (violoncello) and it is due to Mr. Proctor to notice his very sweet flute playing, which was generally admired. The second part of the Concert commenced with the overture to Fra Diavolo . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Susannah Wishart (vocalist); Mary Ann Smart (vocalist); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

"STRATHALBYN [From our own Correspondent] . . . September 9", Adelaide Observer (17 September 1864), 2 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159526311 

. . . Since writing the above, news of the sudden death of Mr. John Jarvis, farmer, near Belvidere, has been brought to the township. It appears that the old gentleman (whom I should suppose to be rather over 60 years of age) fell from or got thrown off his horse on his journey home from this place on Tuesday. From the effects of this he seemed to be recovering, and this morning he went out for a walk, but soon returned from inability to proceed further, and went to lie down on the bed, where he almost immediately expired. Mr. Jarvis was an old veteran, having in his earlier days fought under Wellington for the honour of his King and the prestige of his country.

September 12. The funeral of Mr. John Jarvis . . . took place yesterday at 2 p.m., at the Strathalbyn Cemetery, where a large number of friends and relatives of the decease assembled to show their respect for the departed. According to medical certificate, Mr. Jarvis, who was 73 years of age, died from the effusion of blood into the lungs.

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (20 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31854650 

The half-yearly soirree of the Trinity Church Mutual Improvement Association was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening, October 19 . . . The programme was commenced by Mendelssohn's Wedding March, which was well played by Messrs. Shakspeare, Chapman, and Jarvis . . . and the overture to "The Caliph of Bagdad" by Messrs. Shakespeare, Chapman, and Jarvis, also encored, brought the first part of the entertainment to a close . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Shakespeare (musician)

[Advertisement], The Adelaide Express (31 January 1866), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207606486 

CITY BATHS. Mr. T. BASTARD'S COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT takes place
TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, February 1. To commence at 8 o'clock sharp.
The following artistes have kindly given their services: -
Instrumentalists - Messrs. Chapman, Schrader, McCullagh, T. Heydecke, White, Proctor, Rietschler, Jarvis, Fritz Heydecke, Betteridge, Wiedenhofer, Plumstead, and Wallace . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Bastard (vocalist); Heinrich Schrader (musician); Robert McCullagh (musician); Theodor and Fritz Heydecke (musicians); Richard Baxter White (musician); Dietrich Heinrich Weidenhofer (musician); Henry Plumstead (musician);

"GENERAL NEWS", The Adelaide Express (18 May 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207608306 

The sixth annual soiree of the Trinity Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society, was held in the schoolroom of Trinity Church, on Thursday evening, May 17 . . . The musical portion of the entertainment was then commenced by the band playing the overture "La Dame Blanche," which was excellently performed and loudly applauded . . . The music was under the direction of Mr. J. Shakspeare, who was ably assisted by Messrs. Chapman, Jarvis, and Schrader.

[Advertisement], The Express and Telegraph (11 November 1869), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207684626 

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH LITERARY ASSOCIATION.
THE FIRST ANNUAL SOIREE Will be held at WHITE'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1869. The Musical portion under the direction of Mr. JAMES SHAKSPEARE, assisted by Messrs. HALL, (1st Violin), CHAPMAN (2nd Violin), JARVIS (Tenor), and BETRIDGE (Double Bass) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Thomson Hall (violin)

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser (23 April 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28591024 

On Friday evening, April 22, a concert for the benefit of a German family in distress was given at the Hotel Europe. The programme was sustaiued by Messrs. Hall, Schrader, Heydecke, Klauer, Chapman, Howson, Jarvis, Weber, Proctor, Weidenhofer, Pappin, Vincent, Waite, and Stratton, as instrumentalists, and efficient service was rendered in the vocal portions by the Liedertafel, under the leadership of Mr. Chas. Puttmann . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick William Augustus Klauer (musician); Charles Edwin Howson (musician); Peter Weber (musician); Thomas Green Pappin (musician); William Stratton (musician); Charles Puttmann (leader); Adelaide Liedertafel (association)

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Evening Journal (20 May 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196731193 

The concert of sacred music given by Philharmonic Society on Thursday evening in the Town Hall was very largely attended . . . Mr. E. Spiller acted as conductor, Mr. R. B. White as leader of the band, and Mr. James Shakespeare presided at the grand pianoforte. The principal instrumentalists included also the following: - Messrs. J. Hall, W. Chapman, Schrader, F. Heydecke, Webber, Julius Jarvis [sic], Howson, Betteridge, Tilley, Kay, Pappin, Harris, Pank, Vincents and Burns . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emanuel Spiller (conductor); George Tilly (musician)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (18 November 1870), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39202260 

THEATRE ROYAL. TUESDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER, 1870 . . .
GRAND CONCERT AND OPERA, IN AID OF THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR RELIEF FUND,
Given by the Ladies and Gentlemen comprising the ADELAIDE LIEDERTAFEL,
Under the Conductorship of MR. CHARLES PUTTMANN,
In conjunction with the following Instrumentalists under the Leadership of MR. J. T. HALL.
Messrs. H. SCHRADER, F. HEYDECKE, C. HOWSON, W. CHAPMAN, T. WEBER [sic],
T. JARVIS, A. KLAUER, N. PROCTOR, S. WEIDENHOFER, T. PAPPIN, J. GRUNEKLEE.
PROLOGUE. CONCERT. 1. Overture - "Zampa," by Herold - Orchestra . . .
To be followed by the Romantic Opera, in Three Acts, the
MURDER-VALLEY-BRIDGE (MORDGRUNDBRUCK) . . .

"DIED", The South Australian Advertiser (14 December 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28597539 

JARVIS. - On the 13th December, at Port Elliot, Thomas Jarvis, aged 41 years.

[Advertisement], The South Australian Advertiser (14 December 1870), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73057785 

LOYAL HOPE LODGE, I.O.O.F.,
M.U. - The MEMBERS of the Lodge and Order are respectfully requested to MEET at the Lodgeroom, on THURSDAY, the 15th instant, at 2.30 p.m., to FOLLOW the REMAINS of the late BROTHER THOMAS JARVIS to the West-terrace Cemetery.
J. GROSER, N.G.

JEFFERY, Robert Cornwall (Robert Cornwall JEFFERY; R. C. JEFFERY; Mr. JEFFERY; also JEFFREY)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, teacher of pianoforte and singing

Born London, England, 22 May 1832; baptised St. Pancras, 3 March 1833; son of Robert JEFFERY and Caroline CORNWALL
Arrived VIC, by 1859
Married Fanny Lillian Wardlow HART, Sandhurst (Bendigo), VIC, 28 October 1872
Died Melbourne, VIC, 18 August 1898, aged "65" [sic]

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Pancras in the county of Middlesex in the year 1833; register 1832-34, page 207; London Metropolitan Archives, P90/Pan1/018

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No. 343 / [1833 March] 3rd / Robert Cornwall [son of] / Robert & Caroline / Jeffery / Upper North Place / Coach Maker . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Jeffery and Caroline Cornwall married at St. Pancras on 26 June 1826

England census, 30 March 1851, St. Pancras, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/1495/453/11

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10 Upper North Place / Robert Jeffery / Head / Mar. / 50 / Coach Maker (Master) / [born] Midd'x Mary-le-bone
Caroline Jeffery / Wife / Mar. / 45 / - / [born] [Midd'x] St. James
Harriet [Jeffery] / Daur. / Unm. / 20 / - / [born] Midd'x St. Pancras
Robert [Jeffery] / Son / Unm. / 18 / - / [born] [Midd'x St. Pancras]
Kate / 14 // John / 12 // Charles / 9 // [all born Midd'x St. Pancras]

"AMATEUR THEATRICALS", The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera [VIC] (29 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280028585 

On Tuesday evening the Amateur Theatricals of Ararat gave their services for a performance at White's Assembly Rooms, New Rush, Commissioner's Hill, the same being for the benefit of the funds of the Benevolent Asylum, and under distinguished patronage . . . The performances commenced with Douglas Jerroid's world-famed Nautical Drama of "Black Ey'd Susan, or all in the Downs" . . . The interlude was well received, consisting of songs by Mr. Troy Knight, Anderson and Jefferies, and dancing by Mr. Gibson . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Troy Knight (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera (5 July 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280029448 

Quadrille Assembly. ORIGINAL STAR, Commissioner's Hill,
Thursday Evenings. Monthly Subscription - 10s 0d. Single do. - 3s. 6d.
Conductor, Mr. R. C. JEFFERY.
Tickets to be had at Dobson's Library, Ararat, and Cope's Library, Commissioner's Hill.

[Advertisement], The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera (18 May 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280106364 

SHAMROCK SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY.
THE FIRST ASSEMBLY will be held on TUESDAY NEXT, May 22nd, at 8 o'clock,
at the Shamrock Assembly Rooms, Barkly-street . . .
Musical Director - MR. JEFFREYS. M.C. - MR. W. H. SMITH.

"ARARAT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY", The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera (8 June 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280107767 

Tuesday evening's party, at the Shamrock Concert Hall was attended by a numerous and an extremely respectable assemblage. We should say that there were at least sixty persons there. Dancing commences at about eight, and terminates at twelve. The arrangements are very satisfactory and complete, and the management reflects credit on the M.C. Mr. Jeffery presides at the piano-forte, and plays with considerable style and faultless time.

"THE MASONIC BALL", The Mount Ararat Advertiser and Chronicle for the District of the Wimmera (1 January 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article280025614 

As we stated in our last issue, the Masonic Ball came off successfully on Thursday evening last [27 December] . . . We were sorry to see so few ladies there. The great excess in number of the gentlemen proved a serious drawback; this is a matter, however, which the originators of the ball could have little power of remedying. The music was only tolerable, the excellent playing of Mr. Jeffery being not much improved by the assistance of two or three very mediocre performers. The fact, is just at the present time, it was found impossible by Mr. Sadler to get an efficient band, and the music provided was really the best which the district afforded. We heard a large number of complaints about the arrangement of the programme; by, we presume, an oversight, polkas were practically omitted, there being not one from dance number two to number twenty. As the great majority of people were not there so early as the second dance and did not stop till the twentieth they got no polka-ing at all; however, the programme was abundantly stored with Scotch reels, Caledonians, &c. All suggestions that a polka should be improvised, were met with a most decided negative from one of the Stewards, who asserted most dogmatically that the principles of Freemasonry would be overthrown if the programme were interfered with in the least . . .

[Advertisement], The Tarrangower Times and Maldon and Newstead Advertiser [VIC] (5 November 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265380839 

MASONIC HALL. The Talented and Versatile Artiste
MISS DOLLY GREEN, In her Popular and Successful MONOLOGUE ENTERTAINMENT.
"SEVEN AGES OF WOMAN." For One Night only, Nov. 9, PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.
In which she will sustain 20 DIFFERENT CHARACTERS.
Pianist - MR. R. C. JEFFERY.
Admission, Front Seats; 2s, Back, 1s.
W. DRUMMOND, Agent.

"MARRIED", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (29 October 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88246568 

On the 28th October, at Sandhurst, by the Rev. Mark Butler, Mr. Robert Cornwall Jeffery, to Fanny Lillian Wardlow Hart. Melbourne papers please copy.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star [VIC] (10 August 1874), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199327592 

THEATRE ROYAL. Commencing THIS EVENING, MONDAY. For a Few Nights Only.
MADAME CORA, FEMALE MAGICIAN . . . A GRAND OPERATIC ORCHESTRA,
Leader - Mr. S. F. SHRADER. Cornet - J. F. EVANS.
Pianist - Mr. R. C. JEFFERY . . .
C. A. MOTHERSILL, Agent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Frederick Schrader (musician); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 March 1879), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5937146 

MR. R. C. JEFFERY, Teacher of PIANOFORTE and Singing. 2 Murchison-street, Carlton.

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (2 June 1883), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190604706 

MR. R. C. JEFFREY, Pianist, removed to 2 York-terrace, Brunswick-street north.

"DEATHS", The Age (19 August 1898), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191494084 

JEFFERY. - On the 18th August, at his late residence, 71 Grey-street, East Melbourne, Robert Cornwall Jeffery, musician, aged 65 years.

"DEATHS", The Argus (10 May 1915), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1515538 

JEFFERY (nee Hart). - On the 7th May, at 183 Simpson street, East Melbourne, Frances Wardlow, relict of the late Robert Cornwall Jeffery, Esq., musician. (Interred privately.)

"TO THE EDITOR OF . . .", The Age (9 December 1933), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203361620 

Sir, - A couple of weeks ago a correspondent inquired the date of Madam Cora's appearance in Bendigo. I have just come across several old programmes of theatrical companies with which my father and mother were connected. My father, Robert C. Jeffery, was Madam Cora's pianist. The company appeared at Bendigo in 1874. The other musicians were S. F. Schrader and J. Evans. Madam Cora was a clever illusionist, and was supported by several artists, including Mr. Martin Ford, whose name will be remembered by old theatregoers. Among the programmes are such names as J. J. Harwood, Harry Daniels, Miss Fanny Hart (my mother), Miss Wieland and Miss Ada Hart (my aunt), but unfortunately the programmes do not contain the year, except one, which bears the date September, 1869. The others must have been printed about the same time. -
Yours, &c., FLORENCE FROST, Pascoe Vale.

ASSOCIATIONS: Florence Augusta Jeffery (born Carlton, VIC, 1879; m. Gustave Robert Frost, VIC, 1900); Harry Daniels (actor)

JENKIN, Charles (Charles JENKIN; ? JENKINS)

Musician

Active Beechworth, VIC, 1859

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JENKINS, Mr. (Mr. JENKINS)

One (or more) musician(s), viola player (Melbourne, 1850-53), drum player (Melbourne 1855; Beechworth 1860); sax tuba player (Beechworth, 1858)

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1850--53; 1855; Beechworth, VIC, 1858; 1860

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JENKINS, Thomas (Thomas JENKINS)

Musician

Active Christmastown, Indigo (near Rutherglen), VIC, 1860

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Documentation:

Melbourne, VIC (1850-53 - Jenkins, viola):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (30 May 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4765371 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION AMATEUR MUSIC CLASS . . .
THE Members of the Class beg to announce their first Concert, (under the direction of Mr. Reed),
for THIS EVENING, (THURSDAY) the 30th instant, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely . . .
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMERS: Mr. Reed, Leader; Mr. Woodward, Mr. Gouge,
Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Lord, Mr. Cole, Mr. Smith, Mr. Greenwood, &c. and members of the Class.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture (Shaksperian) - Sir H. R. Bishop . . .
Quadrille (Les diamans de la couronne) - Musard . . .
Polka - Plantagenet - T. German Reed . . .
Drum Polka (Band) - Jullien
PART II. Fantasia - Operatic Airs (Italian), selected and arranged expressly for this concert by T. Reed . . .
Douro Waltzes - (Band) - Labitzky . . .
Chameleon Galop - (Band) - Labitzky . . .
Finale - Pasticcio, introducing the Yarra Yarra Schottische, and Port Phillip Aerial Galop (written for and performed at the recent Royal Birthnight Ball) by. T. Reed . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Reed (leader); Mr. Woodward (member); George Gouge (member); Ebenezer Lord (member); Thomas Greenwood (member); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne association and venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 January 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4782739 

GRAND CONCERT . . .
MR. MEGSON'S SEVENTH ANNUAL CONCERT will take place in the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTION, On TUESDAY, JANUARY, 20, 1852.
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS - Mrs. Testar, Soprano.
Mr. Megson, Leader. Mrs. Wheeler, Pianist.
Messrs. Young, Wheeler, Reed, Cooze, Cossar, and Jenkins.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture - "Siege of Rochelle" - Balfe . . .
PART II. Overture - "Semiramide" - Rossini . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (musician, violinist); Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Mary and Stephen Wheeler (musicians); Charles Young (vocalist); William Joseph Cooze (vocalist, flautist)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (31 July 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4786543 

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 first Concert will take place THIS EVENING, JULY 31 . . .
Principal Instrumental Performers - Violins, Mr. Megson, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Portbury;
Viola, Mr. Jenkins; Violoncello, Mr. Thompson; Flautist, Mr. Cooze; Cornet a Piston, Mr. Wheeler;
Contra Bassi, Mr. Tranter, Herr Ziegler; Clarionet, Mr. Hobson.
Leader and Conductor - Mr. Megson.
Pianiste - Mrs. Wheeler.
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 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ferdinand Osborne (violin); Benjamin Portbury (violin); John Charles Thompson (cello); William Joseph Tranter (double bass); Charles Ziegler (doubles bass); Mr. Hobson (clarinet); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 September 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255611987 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Saturday Evening Concerts . . .
The Sixth Concert will take place this Evening, September, 4 . . .
Violins: - Mr. Megson. Mr. Seymour
Viola: - Mr. Jenkins . . .
Programme: Part I. 1. Overture - Bohemian Girl, Band - Balfe . . .
6. Polka - The Bride, by desire, Full Band - Albert . . .
Part II. Overture - Semiramide, Band, Rossini . . .
6. Quadrille - Les Echo, with all the original effects, a la Jullien, Full Band . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4791320 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Thursday Weekly Concerts,
under the direction of MR. MEGSON. ON THURSDAY NEXT, 7th APRIL, 1853 . . .
THE BAND. Leader. - Mr. Megson.
Principal 1st Violin, Mr. Reed.
Do. 2d do. Mr. Thomas.
Viola - Mr. Jenkins.
Violoncello - Mr. Portbury.
Double Basso - Mr. Hardman.
Flute - Mr. Cooze.
Clarionet - Mr. Johnson.
Cornet a Piston - Mr. Chapman.
Ophecleide, Horns, Drums, &c., by the Band of the 40th Regiment.
PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture, "Semiramide" - Full Band - Rossini . . .
Quadrille, Royal Irish - Full Band - Jullien . . .
PART II. Overture, "Don Pasquale" - Full Band - Donizetti . . .
Polka, "The Drum," (with military effects) - Full Band - Jullien . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Herbert Thomas (violin); Daniel Hardman (double bass); Henry Johnson (clarinet, master 40th band); George Chapman (cornet); Band of the 40th Regiment (military); Thursday concerts (series)

Melbourne, VIC (1855 - Jenkins, drums):

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 August 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4814897 

SALLE DE VALENTINO.
CONCERT AND BALL. Every Evening. Admission - One Shilling . . .
Programme for the ensuing week:
1. Overture (Lac des fees) - Auber . . .
3. Rose d'amour - d'Albert.
4. Grand Polacca, Full Band . . .
7. La fin du Concert, Full Band.
Instrumentalists: - Messrs. Read and Filhon, violinists.
Hendorff, double bass. - Hartigan, opheclide.
Foster, trumpet. - Biggs, bassoon.
McNamara, trombone, - Baker, saxe-horn.
Jenkins, tympane. - Green, drum.
M. Fleury, leader and proprietor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (violin, leader, proprietor); Thomas Reed (violin, as above); Auguste Filhon (violin); Hermann Harndorff (double bass); Joseph Hartigan (ophicleide, 40th band); Joseph Foster (trumpet, 40th drum major); Jesse Biggs (bassoon); Daniel McNamara (trombone, 40th band); William Baker (saxhorn, 40th band); Salle de Valentino (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 August 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4815588

SALLE DE VALENTINO. Promenade Concert and Ball.
Open Every Evening. Admission One Shilling, M. Fleury, in returning thanks to the citizens of Melbourne for their very kind patronage,
begs to say that no expense or exertion shall be spared on his part in making the Salle de Valentino the first place of its kind in this city.
M. Fleury promises also to make it his especial object to produce every novelty in Music,
both vocal and instrumental and will not be satisfied with merely telling the public that he has an efficient band but will give their names, which, it is hoped, will be a sufficient guarantee of ability:
Instrumentalists: Violinists, Messrs. Reed and Fillon.
Ophecleide - M. Hartigan (the first soloist in the colony.)
Cornopean - M. De la Balestriere.
Saxe horn, Mr. Baker.
Clarionette - Mr. Kinsella.
Double-bass - Herr Hendorff.
Trombone - Mr. McNamara.
Drum - Mr. Jenkins.
And Herr Polin, the celebrated solo performer on the flute.
M. FLEURY, Leader and Conductor . . .
Programme: Gazza Ladra, - overture - Rossini.
Duette, "Lucrezia di Borgia," Baker and Hartigan.
La Sultana des fleurs (arranged for full band by M. Fleury).
Faust Valse (Diabolique) - Chas. D'Albert.
Malta Quadrille . J. Kalozdy.
La Vie de Boheme - Chretien.
Napoleon Quadrille - Musard.
Gadogan Polka, composed by Kalozdy, Conductor of the Hungarian Band.
Solos by Mr. Hartigan and Polin every night next week.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Labalestrier (cornopean); James Kinsella (clarinet, 40th band); Lawrence Frederick Palin (flute)

Beechworth, VIC (1858 - Jenkins, sax tuba):

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (17 March 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113237131 

THIS DAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, BEECHWORTH.
GRAND HIGH MASS, With Orchestral Accompaniments, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
ORCHESTRE - Mr. G. Griffiths, First Violin
" Weichman Second Violin
" J. P. Hurley, Flute
" W. Radford, Viola
" Mr. Barlow, Cornet
" Jenkins, Sax Tuba
" Wright, Violincello
Herr Esther, Double Bass

ASSOCIATIONS: George Griffith (violin); Heinrich Weichmann (violin); J. P. Hurley (flute); William Radford (viola); John Bolton Barlow (cornet); Carl Esther (double bass); Music in Catholic churches (general)

Beechworth, VIC (1859 - Charles Jenkin):

"SMALL DEBTS", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (22 March 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117926284 

Charles Jenkin v. John Jones. A claim for £16, for services as a musician.
On examination, the plaintiff said he had been left behind at the Buckland, when the circus returned from there. He admitted, however, that it was his own fault, as he had got drunk on the road. He had not given notice of his intention to leave. He had left because he saw no prospect of getting his money. He acknowledged having received the sum of £10 5s. on account of the debt. Verdict for £5 5s., without costs. The Court then adjourned for half an hour.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Leon Jones (circus proprietor); Jones's Circus (troupe)

Beechworth, VIC (1860 - Thomas Jenkins):

"INDIGO POLICE COURT. Friday, June 15th", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (16 June 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112915058 

James Reynolds was charged by Senior Constable Ryan with permitting gaming and harbouring prostitutes, and suffering drunkenness in his eating house near Christmas Town . . .
Thomas Jenkins, a musician, was next called; he said he lived at defendant's house, and never saw anything wrong there. The Bench dismissed the charge of harbouring prostitutes, and considered that the charge of gaming had failed as there was no money passed; the other charges their Worships considered fully substantiated, and fined the defendant £5, with 7s 6d costs, in default four months' imprisonment.

Beechworth, VIC (1860 - Jenkins, drums):

"THE GRAND WINTER BALL AT CHILTERN", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (18 August 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112915423 

This event, which excited so much emulation among the fair daughters of our community, came off on Thursday evening last in the Star Theatre, Chiltern . . . Dancing commenced about ten o'clock; the orchestra, which was placed at the opposite end of the room from the stage, consisted of Mr. Austin Saqui, piano; Mr. Griffiths, violin; Jenkins, the celebrated drummer, and part of the brass band from Butler's Eagle Hotel, a triangle was also added, and it was admitted that the music was altogether unexceptionable. About 250 ladies and gentlemen were present and an animating scene it was . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Austin Saqui (piano); George Griffith (violin, as above); Star Theatre (Chiltern venue)

JENKINS, Edward (Edward JENKINS; E. JENKINS; Mr. JENKINS)

Musical instrument maker and repairer, cabinetmaker

Active Sydney, NSW, 1848-51

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (15 January 1848), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28648674 

TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. WITHOUT RESERVE.
HANDSOME NEW FURNITURE, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c., &c.,
BEING THE STOCK OF MESSRS. JONES AND JENKINS, 333, PITT-STREET.
MR. MORT has had placed in his hands for unreserved sale,
ON TUESDAY, 30TH INSTANT, At 11 o'clock precisely,
On the premises, two doors from Mrs. Terry's, Pitt-street,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW AND ELEGANT FURNITURE . . .
ALSO, A GREAT VARIETY OF FIRST RATE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, VIZ.
Guitars, flageolets, flutes, accordions, violins, cornet-a-pistons, &c., &c., strings, bows, music, &c.
Terms - Cash. NO RESERVE.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Daily Advertiser (22 August 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253059465 

EDWARD JENKINS, Cabinet and Musical Instrument Maker,
No. 373, Pitt-street, North, 2 doors from Mrs. Terry's.
Flutes, Guitars, Violins, &c, &c. &c. neatly repaired.
Rosewood furniture and bed posts always on hand at most reasonable prices.
Best French polish six shillings a quart.

"MASTER AND APPRENTICE", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12928718 

Two or three weeks ago, Edward Jenkins, of Pitt-street, was summoned to the Police Office by William Allingham, his apprentice, for neglecting to teach him his trade. It appeared that Mr. Jenkins had gone to the gold country, and had left a man in charge, who, however, only remained one week. Being then left to himself, the lad wished his indentures to be cancelled. As it was thought possible, from Mrs. Jenkins' statement to the Bench, that the defendant might be home in a few days, their Worships postponed the case for a fortnight. Yesterday it was again called on, when, Mr. Jenkins not having returned, the Bench cancelled the indentures, observing that the boy was not to be compelled to lose his time because his master thought proper to go gold digging, without making arrangements for the fulfilment of his contract with his apprentice.

"MASTER AND APPRENTICE", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 September 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12930631 

William Walker yesterday applied to their worships for the cancellation of articles of apprenticeship, whereby in the month of August last year he was bound apprentice to Edward Jenkins, of Pitt-street, to learn the trade of a cabinetmaker. A fee of £10 was paid to defendant on entering into the contract, but from that date until four months since, when Mr. Jenkins left Sydney for the diggings, he had received no instructions in the business, but had been kept running errands and such like occupation. The defendant did not appear, but service of summons at his last known place of abode having been proved, the case was heard ex parte, and the indentures were ordered to be cancelled.

"THE POLICE REGISTER . . . THE DESERTED APPRENTICE", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (27 September 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59773208 

The dolorous complaint of Master William Walker, aged fifteen years, was heard on Tuesday last. William was apprenticed sixteen months ago to Mr. Edward Jenkins, cabinet maker, of George-street, who for a premium of ten pounds and other considerations pledged himself to instruct young William in the art and mystery of dovetailing and cabinet making in general. But, ah! false to his word, the perfidious Jenkins left the lad for the golden diggings, four months ago, since which he has not been heard of. The police magistrate kindly enquired how Walker had been employed during that period, to which he innocently replied - "In running about and doing the best I could for my missus, but, please, sir, I never could satisfy her." Upon further prosecution of the case, it turned out that William learned nothing of the trade during the first twelve months of his apprenticeship and a trifle less in the last quarter. "It is no manner of use talking," sighed William, "no lad was more willinger to pick up cabinet making than I was; but how could I when I had nothing to do but run about?" The P.M. gravely replied "that every thing must be done by steps, and, at the same time ordered the indentures to be cancelled, as it was evident the master had neglected to perform his portion of the contract. William waited patiently till the necessary endorsement was made, and when the indenture of apprenticeship was handed back to him, exclaimed triumphantly - "Now just won't I and father go and sue Jenkins in the Court of Request and get back the ten pound primivum. I should think not; rayther we won't." "Call that boy back," cried the P.M., but the boy had vanished.

JENKINS, John Henry (John Henry JENKINS; J. H. JENKINS; Mr. JENKINS)

Musician, pianist, organist, teacher of music

Born c. 1841; son of John JENJINS and Betty Cottle SAUNDERS
Active Ballarat, VIC, by c. 1866
Died Ascot Vale, VIC, 25 February 1891, aged "50"

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Documentation:

"'AN IMPORTANT CORRECTION", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (4 September 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112864792 

SIR, - In your report as to the order of the procession of Tuesday last, you state that the Ancient Order of Foresters were preceded by a brass band. Allow me to inform you that such was not the case; as the band in question preceded the Independent Order of Rechabites, and they do not feel that they have received any honor by their removal from their own ranks. In fact, Mr. Editor, they are all total abstainers of long standing, and Stirling Rechabites, and they feel proud of their position, and are not ashamed to show their colors, but are ever willing to honor their Queen, their country, and their Constitution, by doing all the good they can.
Yours, &c.,
J. H. JENKINS, I.O.R.
South street, 3rd September.

ASSOCIATIONS: Teetotal bands (temperance bands, general)

"MARRIAGE", The Ballarat Star (10 February 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113601055 

JENKINS - BROPHY. - On the 5th February, at the Congregational Church, Collins street, Melbourne, by the Rev. Mr. Henderson, and afterwards at the Church of St. Francis, by the Rev. J. P. O'Sullivan, Mr. John H. Jenkins, to Miss Teresa Brophy, both of Ballarat.

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Ballarat Courier (16 November 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207639772 

John Henry Jenkins, musician, of Ballarat.
Causes of insolvency: - Falling off in business as a musician, sickness of himself and family, and pressure of creditors.
Liabilities, £331 12s 6d; assets, £13 10s; deficiency, £318 2s gd. H. Levinson, assignee.

"Deaths", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (26 February 1891), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8478511 

JENKINS. - On the 25th inst., at his late residence, Radnor, St. Leonard's road, Ascotvale, John Henry Jenkins, late organist St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, and St. Monica's R.C. Church, Essendon, aged 50 years.

Bibliography and resources:

Enid Noel Matthews, Colonial organs and organ builders (Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1969), 132, 161

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32617107 

JENKINS, William (William JENKINS)

Musician

Active Adelaide, SA, 1855

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

Documentation:

"LOCAL COURTS . . . ADELAIDE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 . . . OUGH v. STEVENS", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (9 November 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49295554 

For £30, damages sustained by the plaintiff, in consequence of his having been knocked down by the defendant's cart. The plaintiff deposed that on the evening of June 21 he was engaged as a musician at the Black Swan. He left at half-past 9 with two other men. In passing through Light-square, the defendant drove up, with him self and two other men in his cart, and on their rounding a corner he was knocked down by the cart, and received serious bodily injury. He had a double bass Saxe-horn under his arm, which cost him £12. It was also run over, and damaged. Its repair cost him £2 10s. He was a mason, and in consequence of the injury he had sustained he lost eight weeks' work. That he estimated at £24, at 10s. a day. The doctor's charge was £1 1s., ; chemist's bill, 17s.; damage to his clothes, 10s. This was corroborated by the evidence of Wm. Jenkins and Wm. Denton, the plaintiff's musical companions . . .
Judgment for the plaintiff for £17.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Ough (musician); William Denton (musician)

"SUPREME COURT. CIVIL SIDE. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 . . . JORDAN v. HUGHES", South Australian Register (19 November 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49297872

. . . This was an action to recover £60 for the services of a band of musicians at the East Torrens election . . . William Jordan, musician, stated that he was engaged to furnish a band of 10 musicians, as per agreement. - He duly attended with 17 men - 10 by virtue of that agreement, and seven engaged previously. The defendant was there, and he (witness) and band attended the procession three days . . . William Jenkins, one of the band, stated that the defendant personally directed them to play "See the conquering hero comes." (Laughter.) William Denton, another musician, gave similar evidence . . .
The Jury, after an absence of five minutes, returned with a verdict for the defendant.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Jordan (musician); John Bristow Hughes (successful candidate; defendant)

MUSIC: See the conquering hero comes (Handel, from Joshua and Judas Maccabaeus)

"SUPREME COURT. CIVIL SIDE. Saturday, November 17 . . . JORDAN v. HUGHES", Adelaide Times (20 November 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207075560 

. . . This was an action to recover £60, for the services of ten musicians at the election, alleged to have been engaged by the defendant . . .
William Jordan deposed that he was engaged by Mr. Saint, on 17th September, to supply a band of ten musicians to perform during the election. Went on the following morning to the Napoleon Bonaparte with his band. Saw Mr. Hughes on the morning of the nomination. They played for three days. On the third day the procession went from the Napoleon to the Globe Inn, Kensington. They were to receive £2 a-day each and refreshments. On the following Monday he called upon Mr. Hughes for the amount, and he refused to pay unless sued, and then he said he would . . .
William Jenkins was one of the band engaged. They were all in a carriage, in front of the Napoleon Bonaparte, on the morning of the nomination. Before the precession started, Mr. Hughes came up and told him to play "See the conquering Hero comes," when they got near the Globe Inn. He (Mr. H.) gave instructions, on the following day, to play the same tune at the Maid and Magpie.
William Denton was engaged by Jordan to play in the band, and attended. On the polling day heard Mr. Hughes order them to play "See the Conquering Hero comes" . . .

JENKINS, William Stitt (William Stitt JENKINS; W. S. JENKINS; Mr. Stitt JENKINS)

Musical amateur, vocalist, choral singer, poet, songwriter, merchant

Born Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, 30 June 1812 (date on gravestone); son of Roger JENKINS and Elizabeth STITT
Married Elizabeth GOFORTH, St. Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, 28 February 1832
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 August 1853 (per Carntyne, from Liverpool, 16 May)
Died West Melbourne, VIC, 1 August 1878, aged "66"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Stitt+Jenkins+1812-1878 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-994589 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JENKINS-William-Stitt (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Roger Jenkins and Elizabeth Stitt married at St. Anne, Liverpool, on 14 August 1810

Documentation:

Marriages solemnized in the parochial chapel of St. Nicholas, in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, in the year 1832; register 1831-33, page 154; Liverpool Record Office, 283 NIC/3/6

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2197/records/4189365 (PAYWALL)

No. 465 / William Stitt Jenkins of this parish Book keeper and Elizabeth Goforth spinster
were married in this chapel by banns this [28 February 1832] . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Everton, Lancashire; UK National Archives, HO107/2190/55/36

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/13004844 (PAYWALL)

Edward St. / William S. Jenkins / Head / Mar. / 38 / Warehouse Man / [born] Cumberland Whitehaven
Elizabeth Jenkins / Wife / [Mar.] / 36 / Wife / [born] Essex Chelmsford
Victoria / 13 // Isabella B. / 8 // Rowena / 3 // [all born Lancashire Liverpool]
Llewellyn / 2 months // [born Lancashire Everton]

Names and descriptions of passengers per Carntyne, from Liverpool, 16 May 1853, for Melbourne, 24 August; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3404E19C-F96C-11E9-AE98-FBBBD63BD0BC?image=489 (DIGITISED)

Will'm Jenkins / 40 / Labourer // Eliza Jenkins / 39
Victoria / 15 // Isabella / 10 // Rowena / 5 // Llewellyn / 2 // E. H. Jenkins / [infant]

ASSOCIATIONS: The infant, Evangeline Helena, died in Geelong, on 27 December 1853, aged 15 months

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (11 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150075775 

Apropos of the "Band of Hope Rangers" Mr. Jenkins writes as follows: - Our fifers are getting well on; the drums have been purchased and are being taught, and in a very little while we shall make, if not a sweet melody of harmonious sound, at least a tremendous clatter.

ASSOCIATIONS: Drum and fife bands (general)

"MISCELLANEOUS", Geelong Advertiser (16 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077414 

Mr. W. Stitt Jenkins, the teetotal bard of Geelong, has received permission from Sir Henry Barkly to dedicate to His Excellency a book of poems, entitled "Rhymes of the Rangers."

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Barkly (governor)

"AMUSEMENTS", Geelong Advertiser (16 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077412 

A grand demonstration ot juvenile teetotality took place one day last month, when upwards of three hundred children, belonging to various bands of hope in Geelong, turned out for procession and pic-nic, being accompanied by a band styled the Band of Hope Rangers, lately established here by Mr. Stitt Jenkins, an indefatigable teetotal advocate. Similar demonstrations took place the same day in Melbourne and other towns.

"COME, LET US SING. To the Editor of the . . .", Geelong Advertiser (26 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077649 

SIR, - Fully agreeing with all said by your correspondent "Justus," as to the miserable screwing out of the schools of the professors of music and drawing; and considering that if her Majesty's Colonial Government want cheese parings, they might get some out of the Melbourne University. Humbly agreeing also with our great Milton as to the benefits to be derived by our children from the "solemn and divine harmonies of music," I desire to make known that having had granted to me by a noble-hearted townsman "The Hall of the Band of Hope Rangers," which room will contain say three hundred children, and which is well furnished with seats for same, I am willing to grant the free use thereof to any singing and drawing masters who will there establish cheap evening classes for the people and their children. A trifle per lesson will not be missed by them, and the aggregate will make up something respectable for the teachers. Thus although it may please those in power to debar our young people from these most useful enjoyments, let us show said powers that God helps those who help themselves. -
Yours, &c.,
W. STITT JENKINS.
Geelong, 25th April, 1859.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (6 May 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150077999 

Mr. Stitt Jenkins - not content with having founded a Band of Hope Rangers, set a-going Saturday evening Concerts, and projected a Foot Ball Club - proposes now to establish a "Recreative Society, for the provision of innocent in and out door recreation for the people."

ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Recreative Society (association)

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (23 May 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150078585 

We have received a letter from Mr. Stitt Jenkins, in which he expresses a hope that the members of the provisional committee of the Recreative Society will "on Tuesday next, determine to go on with their work as men in whose veins flows not a current of milk and water." This is strong language from a teetotaller!
From another correspondent we have received the following on the same subject: -
Having been associated with Mr. W. S. Jenkins in endeavoring to establish Saturday night's concerts, and also in initiating the Geelong Recreative Society, I beg to offers few remarks having reference to your suggestions in yesterday's issue, as to the amalgamation of the above society with other already in existence.
"With reference to the Philharmonic.Society, I know that nearly the whole of the members were solicited individually to co-operate with us in organising the Saturday nights' concerts; and the leading members were asked to aid us in establishing the Recreative Society. Well, not one of those gentlemen has vouchsafed ars even a reply. Again, - the Philharmonic Society's concerts are not adapted to the working classes, they are too few and far between, and the price for admission is quite beyond our means.
The band of the G. V. Rifles is, no doubt, very good in its way, only it never begins to play till other folk are thinking of going to bed. The Mechanics' Institute is excellent - in its place - but we (I am a laboring man, Sir) want to turn out in a body, on Saturday afternoons and public holidays, and march to our gymnasium, wherever it may be, there to engage in the manly sports and pastimes of Old England—quoits, cricket, football, gymnastics, swimming and rowing matches, &c., &c., concert or lecture at night; rest on the Sabbath, and an invigorated and cheerful frame to commence the labors of the ensuing week. I may state that Dr. Kilgour's suggestions, as expressed in his letter, are quite in accordance with the views of a large number of working men.
I am, &c.,
CHAS. HODGKINSON.
Myers-street, May 21st, 1859.

ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Philharmonic Society (association); Geelong Volunteer Rifles Band (troop)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (10 June 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150079190 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
THE First Concert in connection with the above Society
will be held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Saturday, June 11th.
Vocalists:- Miss Juliana King, Mr. Ewart, (of the Melbourne Philharmonic) assisted by several Amateurs.
Stoneham's celebrated band has also been engaged.
Principal Instrumentalists: Cornet, Mr. Stewart (of the 40th Regiment);
1st Violin, Mr. Gabb; Pianist, Mr. Plumstead; Director, Mr. Stoneham.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at half-past Seven precisely.
Admission - One Shilling; Children under 12, Half Price.
W. STITT JENKINS, Hon. sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: Juliana King (vocalist); Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Edward Stewart (cornet, 40th band); John Gough Gabb (violin); Henry Plumstead (pianist); William Stoneham (director); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Geelong Mechanics' Institute (venue)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (25 July 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565929 

GEELONG RECREATIVE SOCIETY.
Patron - His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, K.C.B.
WEEKLY GRAND CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
MONDAY EVENING, 25th JULY, 1859 . . .
Song - "The Argus Reporter" - The Secretary . . .
W. S. JENKINS, Hon. Secretary.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (26 July 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146565648 

We cannot say that the Recreative Society's Concert last evening was better attended than the week before, for that would be next to a physical impossibility with the accommodation afforded by the hall in which the concerts are given. The hall was full. The committee had secured that old Geelong favorite, Mrs. Hancock, and we do not remember ever having heard her sing better. Despite the announcement of the fact of the programme that there were "No encores allowed," the audience would not let Mrs. Hancock off so easily, and insisted on her doing nearly double the task for which she was set down. We certainly cannot say that we regretted this irregularity, although it is very desirable that the public-house free concert system of unlimited encoring should be put down as soon as possible at these Monday evening concerts. Mr. Carroll got two encores, and did his best to deserve them, though both in his singing and Mr. Martyr's a great deal more distinctness in verbal articulation would have been needed to let any one unacquainted with the words know what was being sung. The four-part song, Tears for to-morrow, but kisses to-day, sung by Messrs. Badnall, Moore, Field, and I'Erson, was capitally executed, and elicited due applause. Mr. Stitt Jenkins wound up the evening with his well known narrative "The Argus Reporter," which, as it always has been, was boisterously applauded. The instrumental portion of the music was very well executed, including the little Trio by Messrs Gabb, Andrews, and Best.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Charles Henry Badnall (vocalist); Henry Byron Moore (vocalist); William Field (vocalist); Thomas William I'Erson (vocalist)

[News], The Argus (2 August 1878), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5942607

Mr. Stitt Jenkins, a colonist well known by virtue of his so called poetical productions, died at Rosslyn-Street, West Melbourne, yesterday, at the age of 66 years. Mr. Jenkins was for many years a resident of Geelong, and was a steady contributor to the "poets corner" of the local press, chronicling with much assiduity every possible social event in verse. Latterly he removed to Melbourne, and was for a short time private secretary to Mr. Berry. He will be buried at Geelong on Saturday next.

See also, "A Rhymester's Will", Australian Town and Country Journal (12 July 1879), 26

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70970873

Extant lyrics (selected):

Australian anthem (1858)

Australian anthem, respectfully dedicated to Charles Ibbotson, esq., J.P., by William Stitt Jenkins (Geelong: James Curtis, printer, [1858])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21584992

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-395565025 (DIGITISED)

[Tune: God save the queen]

Queen of the British Isle!
Angels upon thee smile,
List to thy sons.
Should foes approach thy shore,
Loud let thy cannon roar;
We, Queen, will evermore
Stand to thy guns.

Land of the vine and oil!
Land of the sons of toil!
Queen of the sea!
Isle of the golden sand!
Here, men from every strand,
Hail thee, great Austral Land,
Home of the free!

God of our Fathers, rise!
Lord of the azure skies,
Smile on our grain!
Over this beauteous land,
May we, a righteous band,
Still in thy favour stand.
Thy laws to maintain.

GEELONG, VICTORIA, MAY 24, 1858.

Australia, the isle of the southern sea (1867)

"Australia, the Isle of the Southern Sea", in The Geelong monthly magazine (July 1867)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16550659 

MUSIC: Henry Russell (British composer)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (24 July 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150647136 

THE GEELONG MONTHLY MAGAZINE, For July, 1867. PRICE, SIXPENCE.
CONTENTS: . . . POETICAL CONTRIBUTION - Australia, the Isle of the Southern Sea; the Words bv W. Stitt Jenkins; the music by Henry Russell . . .

Bibliography and resources:

William Stitt Jenkins, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164073191/william-stitt-jenkins 

"Stitt Jenkins Memorial Fountain, 24 Gheringhap Street, Geelong

http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/result_detail/21777

JEPHSON, Henry (Henry JEPHSON; H. JEPHSON; Mr. JEPHSON)

Musician, teacher of music, composer, piano tuner and repairer, poet, Wesleyan cleric

Born Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, 1810; baptised Alfreton, 13 November 1810; son of William JEPSON and Sarah POOL
Married Alice DAVIS (1813-1897), Bidford, Warwickshire, 3 November 1833
Arrived Hobart, TAS, by November 1858
Died Germantown, via Holbrook, NSW, 31 May 1896, aged "86"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Jephson+1810-1896 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JEPHSON-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms, Alfreton, 1810; register 1706-1812; Derbyshire Record Office

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61407/records/477006 (PAYWALL)

[1810 November] 13th / Henry, Son of William & Sarah Jepson

ASSOCIATIONS: William Jephson and Sarah Pool married at St. Mary Magdalene, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, on 25 December 1795

Marriages solemnized in the parish of Bidford in the county of Warwick in the year 1833; register 1825-49, page 45; Warwickshire County Record Office, DR 279/2

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2445/records/5038412 (PAYWALL)

No. 135 / Henry Jephson of this parish bachelor and Alice Davis of this parish spinster
were married in this church by banns this [24 November 1833] . . .

England census, 30 March 1851; Surrey, Camberwell, St. George; UK National Archives, HO107/1582/

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/1026794 (PAYWALL)

Henry Jephson / Head / 40 / London City Missionary / [born] Derbyshire Alfreton
Alice [Jephson] / Wife / 38 / - / [born] Warwickshire Bidford
Hellen / Daur. / 14 // Harriet / Daur. / 12 // [both born Berkshire Reading]
Mary / 4 // Sarah / 1 // [born born Warwickshire Emscate

"METHODIST FREE CHURCH", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury [TAS] (20 October 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3251288

The Rev. Mr. Jephson, recently from England, will conduct the services at the Chapel to the Infant School, in Murray-street, tomorrow evening at six o'clock.

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (17 November 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3251606

Music. MR. H. JEPHSON, teacher of Music, 145 Harrington street. N.B. - Pianofortes tuned and repaired on moderate terms.

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (16 April 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264665569 

DANCING. MR. HENRY JEPHSON begs to inform his Friends that a
Select Class be formed on Tuesday, the 16th inst., at 7 o'clock p.m.,
under the superintendence of Mr Louis Cohen.
TERMS - On application at 145, Harrington-street, Commercial Academy.
N. B. - Lessons given on the Piano Forte. April 10.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Cohen (dancing master)

[Advertisement], The Mercury (13 October 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8811570 

SCHOLASTIC. - NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
Mr. H. Jephson in announcing his change of residence, from 145, Harrington-street,
to those commodious premises lately occupied by Mr. E. Browne, and formerly by the Rev. Wade, 146, Murray-street,
takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous friends (musical and otherwise) for their very liberal support during the last four years, and hopes by strict attention to the morals and intellectual advancement of pupils committed to his care, to merit a continuation of their patronage.
Terms on inquiry. N.B. - Tuition on Pianoforte as usual.
Dancing Class re-formed under the able conduct of Mr. Cohen.

[Advertisement], The Weekly Times [Hobart, TAS] (4 April 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233620578 

[A CARD.] SCHOLASTIC. COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,
Leicester Buildings, Murray-street. MR. HENRY JEPHSON.
P.S. -The Pianoforte taught. Terms on application. March 14.

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Mercury (4 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8835275 

The usual weekly lecture at the Mechanics' Institute is to be given to-morrow evening by Mr. H. Jephson, who has for his subject "Music." In these days of amateur concerts and philharmonic societies, we should imagine that such a theme would possess unusual attractions.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mechanics' Institute (Hobart association and venue)

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Mercury (6 October 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8835323 

A lecture was delivered last evening at the Mechanics' Institute by H. Jephson Esq., on Music. The attendance was extremely limited, but the lecture was received with satisfaction by those present.

"MASONIC FESTIVAL", The Mercury (19 July 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8840542

The annual gathering of the Masonic body in celebration of the festival of St. John, was held last evening in Webb's Assembly Room, when about 80 of the brethren sat down to a magnificent dinner, served in Mr. Webb's best style. A Band was stationed in the gallery under the leadership of Mr. Browne . . . and ample justice having been done to the good things provided . . .
Song - Brother Jephson . . .

"Deaths", The Mercury (9 June 1896), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9318849

JEPHSON. - On May 31, at his late residence, Germantown, N.S.W, Henry Jephson, formerly of Hobart and Ironville, Derbyshire England, beloved husband of Alice Jephson, and father of Mrs. H. Doyle and Mrs. H. W. W. Sinclair, aged 86.

Henry Jephson, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185112199 

Extant musical works:

AMO: a masonic song (1867)

AMO: a masonic song, words and music by Henry Jephson (Hobart Town: J. Walch & Sons; Launceston: Walch, Brothers & Birchall, [1867]; Hobart: M. L. Hood, Lith.)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/162531823

https://stors.tas.gov.au/ILS/SD_ILS-1035253 

ASSOCIATIONS: Walch and Sons (musicsellers, publishers); Major Lloyd Hood (lithographer)

"NEW MUSIC", Hobart Town Punch (20 April 1867), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232934959 

"Amo," this is the title of a Masonic Song, written and composed by Henry Jephson, and affectionately dedicated to his "brethren of 345." We would with all due submission venture to point out to Mr. Jephson that "fame" does not rhyme with "gain." There are some very original ideas however that amply alone for any such deficiency. For instance, we are told that,
"Kings are under ambition's sway,
The warrior thirsts for fame,
The statesman schemes for place and pay,
The merchant's lured by gain."
Not the Tasmanian statesman, oh brother Jephson!

[Advertisement], Hobart Town Punch (4 May 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232934977 

NEW SONG. MASONIC SONG, suggested by certain Slanderous Reports being circulated against the Ancient and Honorable Order of Masons.
Words and Music by HENRY JEPHSON. Dedicated to his Brethren of 345, by the Author.
PRICE Two Shillings.

Literary work (NB: not by Henry Lorenzo Jephson)

Fata morgana; or, The Bristol sculptor's idol (Hobart: T. L. Hood, 1881)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/22035636

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Lloyd Hood (publisher, bookseller)

"FATA MORGANA", The Mercury (5 November 1881), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9002577 

We have received from the author, Mr. Henry Jephson, through the publisher, Mr. T. L. Hood, bookseller, a copy of a narrative poem, entitled, "Fata Morgana," or the Bristol Sculptor's Idol. The poem is neatly printed and bound by Mr. N. H. Propsting, of Elizabeth-street. We will take ae early opportunity of reviewing the little volume.

See also review in Melbourne Review 7/26 (April 1882), 224-25

Bibliography and reources:

Henry Jephson, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185112199/henry-jephson 

JERSON, Mr. = Thomas William I'ERSON

Musician

Active Geelong, VIC, 1850s

JERVIS, Mrs. (Mrs. JERVIS; also Mrs. JARVIS) probably Jane JERVIS (below)

Musician, vocalist, ? pianist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1844-45; ? 1867

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Jervis+vocalist+1844-45 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

JERVIS, Harry Cooper (Harry Cooper JERVIS; H. C. JERVIS; Mr. JERVIS; also JARVIS)

Engraver, printer, music engraver and publisher, piano seller

Born Wincanton, Somerset, England, 1816; baptised Wincanton, 15 February 1816; son of James JERVIS and Sarah COOPER
Married Jane Edward WESSEN (1818-1869), St. James's, Bath, 17 December 1839
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by 14 December 1840 (per Fairfield, from London via Plymouth, 30 July, and the Cape)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 April 1843 (per Emma, from Adelaide, 10 March, via Hobart Town)
Died Sydney, NSW, 3 December 1862, aged "46/47"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Harry+Cooper+Jervis+d1862 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1486412 (NLA persistent identifier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JERVIS-Harry-Cooper (shareable link to this entry)

JERVIS, Jane (Jane Edwards WESSEN; Mrs. Harry Cooper JERVIS; Mrs. JERVIS)

? Musician, vocalist, pianist

Born Bristol, England, 19 March 1818; daughter of Charles Jones WESSEN and Mary EDWARDS
Married Harry Cooper JERVIS, St. James's, Bath, England, 17 December 1839
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by 14 December 1840 (per Fairfield, from London via Plymouth, 30 July, and the Cape)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 April 1843 (per Emma, from Adelaide, 10 March, via Hobart Town)
Died North Shore, NSW, 15 February 1869, aged "49" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jane+Wessen+Jervis+1818-1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

JERVIS, James Henry (James Henry JERVIS; James JERVIS)

Printer, engraver, musical instrument repairer

Born Sydney, NSW, 17 November 1844; baptised St. James, 23 February 1845; son of Harry Cooper JERVIS and Jane Edwards WESSEN
Married Rosa LANCASTER (1845-1919), Sydney, NSW, 26 December 1864
Died North Sydney, NSW, 23 November 1909, aged "64/65"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Henry+Jervis+1845-1909 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JERVIS-James-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Among the services Jervis offered in one of his first Sydney advertisements was "Music Title pages Engraved, each . . . 0 7 6". He appears to have done so for his colleague, Thomas Rolfe, who published a local edition of Horn's song, Child of earth with the golden hair, probably around this time, with a titlepage engraving signed by Jervis.

Press reviews seem to suggest that, in the case of two prints he himself printed and published in 1845, Jervis engraved not only covers, but also the music.

During the 1850s, Cooper evidently also sold pianos from his business premises.

Following a vicious attack on his wife, he was imprisoned for 12 months, apparently also leading to an estrangement between Cooper and his son James. On Cooper's death, however, James resumed control of the printing and engraving business, having in the meantime worked as a musical instrument repairer.

Documentation ("Mrs. Jervis", Sydney, 1844-45; ? 1867):

[Advertisement], The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (29 May 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37120318 

AUSTRALIAN PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS,
THE FIRST PHILHARMONIC CONCERT In this colony, will take place at the
Royal Hotel, THIS EVENING, the 29th MAY . . .
The whole under the management and direction of MR. NATHAN.
PART FIRST . . . Quartetto - "O figli miseri" - by Mrs. Bushelle, Mrs. Jarvis, and two Gentleman Amateurs - Vaccai . . .
PART SECOND . . . Quartetto - "Dal tuo stellato soglio," from "Il Mose in Egitto" - by Mrs. Bushelle, Mrs. Jarvis, and two Gentleman Amateurs - Rossini . . .
Conductor, Mr. Nathan, who will preside at the Pianoforte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Nathan (musician); Eliza Wallace Bushelle (vocalist); Australian Philharmonic Concerts (series); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 May 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12418529 

The first of these took place on Wednesday. As we anticipated, the high price prevented a large attendance, yet on the whole, the room presented a very respectable appearance . . . The most remarkable of the vocal pieces were the Quartett O Figli miseri, by Vaccaj, sung by Mrs. Bushelle, Mrs. Jarvis, and two Amateurs, and the Recitative and Air Non piu de fiori, from Mozart's Titus, sung by Mrs. Bushelle. As compositions, these can hardly be surpassed in their kind, and they were sung with taste and feeling. The same remarks would have applied to Rossini's Del tuo stellato soglio, had the performance been equal to the sublimity of the composer's idea; which was, however, sufficiently brought out to cause the piece to be encored . . .

"MUSICAL REGISTER", The Weekly Register of Politics, Facts and General Literature (1 June 1844), 619

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228134109 

A new Musical Society has been formed in Sydney, under the designation of the Australian Harmonic Institution. It is chiefly composed of amateurs, and its objects are mutual improvement in the art, and the promotion of sound musical taste in our metropolis. They have selected Mr. Nathan for their professional conductor, and we are happy that most of the other professional musicians have lent a hand to the work. Their first concert came off on Wednesday, at the Royal Hotel, and was altogether a very nice musical entertainment. The selections were alrnost wholly classical, as all the music studied by such a society ought strictly to be . . . Among the vocal pieces, that which pleased us the best was Mozart's Non piu di fiori, from the Clemenzo di Tito, sung by Mrs. Bushelle with very fine taste. An elegant quartett of Vaccaj by Mrs. Bushelle, Mrs. Jarvis, and two amateurs, merited also particular commendation in the performance . . . The attendance though not numerous was respectable, but we quite agree with a contemporary that the price of admission (5s.) must be lowered in order to effect the objects of the institution . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Augustine Duncan (editor, reviewer)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (10 June 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12409840

AUSTRALIAN PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS . . .
June 12th, 1844 . . . under the management and direction of Mr. Nathan . . .
PART I . . . Terzetto - "Gia fan ritorno," Mrs. Jervis, Master Tibbey, and Master Riely - Mozart . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Tibbey junior (vocalist)

MUSIC: Gia fan ritorno (terzetto from The magic flute; Mozart)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 June 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12425271

AUSTRALIAN PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS . . . 26th June, 1844 . . .
The Vocal and Instrumental Department, with the exception of Mrs. Bushelle, Mrs. Ximenes, Mrs. Portbury, Mrs. Jervis . . . sustained by Amateurs . . .
TERZETTO - "Gia fan ritorno" - Mozart . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ann Ximenes (vocalist); Mary Portbury (vocalist)

"PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS", The Weekly Register of Politics, Facts and General Literature (24 August 1844), 91

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228134575

The seventh of these was held on Monday last, at the Royal Hotel, but was not so well attended as usual, owing probably to the proximity of the all-engrossing fete - the Mayor's Ball . . . In the vocal department . . . Mrs. Jervis sang The May Rose in a pleasing style . . . On the whole, we derived more pleasure from this Concert than from any of its predecessors, and have only to express our regret that the audience was not more numerous to patronise and enjoy it.

[Advertisement], The Australian (29 May 1845), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37154717

ROYAL CITY THEATRE (Under Distinguished Patronage.)
MISS HINCKESMANN . . . intends giving a CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music . . .
on FRIDAY EVENING, May 30th, 1845 . . .
The following talented Professional, as well as several Amateur performers, have most kindly promised their valuable assistance: -
Mesdames Gibbs, Jervis, Ximenes, and Miss Tuohy (pupil of Miss Hinckesmann) her first appearance;
Messrs. Waller, Worgan, Calaghan and Griffiths.
The Theatrical Band will be assisted by the Members of St. Patrick's Band . . .
Leader, Mr. Gibbs; Conductor, Mr. Johnson (Organist of St. James's) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Hinkesman (musician); Eliza and John Gibbs (vocalist and violinist); Mary Tuohy (vocalist); James Waller (vocalist); George William Worgan (vocalist); William Griffiths (vocalist); James Johnson (conductor); St. Patrick's Band (group); City Theatre (Sydney venue)

? [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 June 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28611241

J. CLARK'S CITY MUSIC HALL, Pitt-street, opposite Tattersall's Hotel . . .
Pianiste - Mrs. Jervis. Violinist - Mr. S. Bridges . . . ADMISSION FREE.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Clark (dancing master, venue proprietor); Samuel Augustus Bridges (violin)

Documentation (Harry and family:)

Baptisms, Wincanton, Somerset, 1816; register 1813-34, page 20; Somerset Archives, D/D/RR468A

https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBPRS/SOMERSET/BAP/003403938 (PAYWALL)

15 February 1816 / Harry Cooper son of / James and Mary / Jervis / Shop Keeper or Draper

Births, Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol, 1818; register 1813-1837, folio 7; UK National Archives, RG4/1358

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2972/records/674072 (PAYWALL)

28 / Jane Edwards Wessen, the daughter of Charles Jones Wessen,
and Mary his wife, (who was the daughter of Lewis Edwards, and Ann his wife, of Caerleon in Monmouthshire)
was born March 19th 1818, at their house in Picton buildings, beyond Stoke's Croft Trunpike, Bristol . . .

Marriages solemnized by banns in the parish of St. James, Bath, in the county of Somerset; register 1837-41, page 153; Somerset Heritage Service, Taunton, D\P\ba.ja/2/1/16

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60858/records/1039423 (PAYWALL)

306 / December 17, 1839 / Harry Cooper Jervis / of age / Bachelor / Engraver / 5 Bridewell Lane / [son of] James Jervis / Silk Mercer
Jane Edwards Wessen / of age / Spinster / - / 9 Bridewell Lane / [daughter of] Charles Jones Wessen / Agent . . .

Passengers per Fairfield, from London, 29 July 1840, for Adelaide, 13 December 1840; SA passenger history

https://passengers.history.sa.gov.au/node/604160 

Harry Jervis

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . SAILED", Southern Australian [Adelaide, SA] (14 March 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71616436 

MARCH 10. - The brig Emma, 121 tons, Sproul, master, for Hobart Town and Sydney. Passengers - . . . H. C. Jervis and wife . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Colonial Observer [Sydney, NSW] (12 April 1843), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226362333 

April 12. The brig Emma, Captain Sproul, from Hobart Town, having left the 3rd instant, with sundries. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Jervis and child . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Record (11 November 1863), 37

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228141271 

H. C. JERVIS, General Engraver, and Copper-plate Printer.
Card plate and 50 cards for 5s.; every branch of the above equally low;
three doors below A. & S. Lyons', Pitt-street North.

[Advertisement], The Dispatch [Sydney, NSW] (9 December 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228250668

H. C. JERVIS'S Engraving and Printing Office,
3 doors below A. & S. Lyons's, Pitt-street North.
A Card-Plate, and 50 Cards, for - 0 5 0
Silver, &c., Engraved, per letter - 0 1 8
Music Title pages Engraved, each - 0 7 6 . . .

Baptisms, St. James, Sydney, 1845; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30311103803 (PAYWALL)

23 February 1845 / born 17 November 1844 / James Henry son of / Harry Cooper and Jane Edwards / Jervis / Pitt Street / Engraver

"NEW INSOLVENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 September 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12893277 

The following estate was sequestrated on Friday - Henry Cooper Jarvis, of No. 333, Pitt-street, Sydney, engraver.
Debts, £85 9s. 10d. Assets Personal property, £10 1s. 6d.; outstanding debts, £16 9s. 6d. Balance deficiency, £59 7s. 10d.
Clark Irving, official assignee.

"INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS. SATURDAY, BEFORE the CHIEF COMMISSIONER. PROOF OF CLAIMS", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 October 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12893353 

In the estate of Henry Cooper Jervis, a single meeting was held, at which the following claims were proved: John Thomas, £15; Robert Bickwell, £1 15s. 1d.; John Charles Hawe, £13 10s. The meeting allowed the insolvent to retain his bed, bedding, and wearing apparel.

Baptisms, St. James, Sydney, 1848; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30311103803 (PAYWALL)

30 January 1848 / born 11 November 1847 / Julia Sarah dsughter of / Harry Cooper and Jane / Jervis / Pitt Street / Engraver

[Advertisement], The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (12 November 1853), 15

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251541836 

REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL.
City Engraving and Printing Establishment. Established upwards of 12 years.
H. C. JERVIS begs to inform his friends and the public generally, he has removed for the present three doors below Mr. Mort's Auction Rooms,
Pitt-street North . . . For sale or hire, 1 Cottage Pianoforte.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 July 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30940572 

PIANOFORTES for Sale or Hire.
Enquire of H. C. JERVIS, Engraver, &c., Pitt-street North; or at the Crown and Anchor, Newtown.
N.B. - One first-rate Square Piano-forte for sale, by Broadwood and Sons, price only 22 guineas.

ASSOCIATIONS: Broadwood and Sons (London pianoforte makers)

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12966449 

FOR SALE, a bargain, a Square Pianoforte, by Broadwood and Sons. Price £17. H. C. JERVIS, Pitt street, near Mr. Mort's.

"SYDNEY NEWS", The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (5 July 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189656487 

JUNE . . . 21. - Harry Cooper Jervis, engraver, Sydney, liabilities, £122: assets, £50; deficit, £72. Official assignee, Mr. Adam Wilson.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 December 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12990293 

PIANOFORTE (Grand), a bargain. Enquire H. C. JERVIS, engraver, 28, Pitt-street North.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 March 1860), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13037500 

In the Insolvent Estate of H. C. Jervis. THIS DAY, March 8th.
G. F. BAKER has received instructions to sell by public auction, on the premises, Pitt-street, THIS DAY, at 11 o'clock,
Engravers' tools, furniture, &c. Terms, cash.

"SYDNEY DISTRICT GENERAL SESSIONS", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 August 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13044624 

Harry Cooper Jervis was indicted for assaulting his wife, Jane Jervis, by throwing vitriol in her face, on the 14th instant, thereby doing her grievous bodily harm. A second count charged the prisoner with a common assault. Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned in Parramatta gaol, with hard labour, for twelve months. Mr. Brenan defended the prisoner.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (4 October 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13058117 

NOTICE. - My Son, JAMES, having left his home, and being under age,
I hereby caution any person employing or harbouring him without my consent, will be dealt with as the law directs.
H. C. JERVIS, engraver, &c., 169, Pitt-street.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 December 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13070436 

On the 3rd instant, at his residence, 169, Pitt-street, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude, Mr. Harry Cooper Jervis, in his 47th year, leaving a wife and large family to deplore their loss. His end was peace.

"FUNERAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 December 1862), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13070391 

The Friends of HARRY C. JERVIS, engraver, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will move from his late residence, 169, Pitt-street North. TO-MORROW (Friday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock precisely. JOHN SMITH, undertaker.

ENGRAVING AND PRINTING. 169, Pitt-street.
JANE JERVIS, widow of the late H. C. Jervis, begs to inform her friends and the public, that having secured the services of a first-class workman, she will be enabled to execute any orders that may be entrusted to her in either of the above branches, and hopes by strict attention and punctuality to secure a share of their patronage.

JAMES JERVIS, son of the deceased H. C. Jervis,
begs to inform the public in general that he will continue to execute orders for the repairs of violins, flutinas, concertinas, &c., on the shortest notice.

"DEATHS", Sydney Mail (20 February 1869), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166811860 

JERVIS - February 15th, suddenly, at North Shore, Jane, relict of the late Mr. Harry C. Jervis, engraver, Pitt-street, Sydney, aged 49 years.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (1 December 1909), 61

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165737594 

JERVIS. - November 23, at 87 Miller-street, North Sydney, James Henry Jervis, aged 65.

Printed music and music titlepages:

See also:

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist-sheet-music-1834-c1850.php#JERVIS 

Child of earth with the golden hair (c. 1843)

Child of earth with the golden hair, cavatina . . . composed by Charles E. Horn (Sydney: Published by T. Rolfe, Hunter St., [c. 1843])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/42921703 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Rolfe (musicseller, publisher); Jervis signed the titlepage, and probably engraved that only

[Advertisement], The Dispatch [Sydney, NSW] (9 December 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228250668

H. C. JERVIS'S Engraving and Printing Office,
3 doors below A. & S. Lyons's, Pitt-street North . . .
Music Title pages Engraved, each - 0 7 6 . . .

Lady O'Connell's waltz (1845)

Lady O'Connell's waltz composed . . . by her Ladyship's very humble servant, T. Stubbs (Sydney: Engraved, printed & published by H. C. Jervis, Pitt St. N., [1845])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/37498906

http://archival-classic.sl.nsw.gov.au/album/albumView.aspx?itemID=917483&acmsid=0 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Stubbs (composer); Mary O'Connell (dedicatee)

"LADY O'CONNELL'S WALTZ", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (20 September 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59766187

. . . It has been engraved on steel by Mr. Jervis of Pitt-street, and both the composition and execution of the engraving are alike creditable to the musician and the artist.

Hail to thee mighty one (1845)

Hail to thee mighty one! song of Australia, and chorus, composed by S. H. Marsh, op. 60, the poetry by John Rae, A.M. (Sydney: Engraved & printed by H. C. Jervis, Pitt St., [1845])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/14950125 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-168446021 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Hale Marsh (composer); John Rae (lyrics)

"MUSICAL EXAMINER", The Examiner (16 August 1845), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228062562

HAIL TO THEE MIGHTY ONE, SONG OF AUSTRALIA, AND CHORUS.
Composed by S. H. Marsh. The Poetry by John Rae, A. M., Sydney: H. C. Jervis . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 183

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

"Jervis, Henry Cooper", Design & art Australia online (DAAO)

https://www.daao.org.au/bio/henry-cooper-jervis (ONLINE)

Harry Cooper Jervis, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187990663 

JERVIS, Pryce Challis (Pryce Challis JERVIS; P. C. JERVIS; P. JERVIS)

Musician, vocalist, schoolmaster, accountant

Born London, England, 31 March 1833; baptised Trinity church, St. Marylebone, 30 August 1833; son of Rees Pryce JERVIS and Mary Sarah CHALLIS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 27 August 1857 (per Mermaid, from London, 13 May)
Married Emily Jane SEALE (1836-1927), St. James's cathedral, Melbourne, VIC, 1 May 1860
Arrived SA, by 1865
Died Gilberton, SA, 23 November 1883, aged "50"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Pryce+Challis+Jervis+1833-1888 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JERVIS-Pryce-Challis (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in Trinity Church in the parish of St. Mary-le-bone, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1833; register 1828-50, page 39; London Metropolitan Archives, P89/TRI/006

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1558/records/1345283 (PAYWALL)

No. 307 / [1833] August 30 / Pryce Challis [son of] / Rees Pryce and Mary Sarah / Jervis / 1 Upper [ ? ] Street, Fitzroy Sq're / Clerk Bank of England / . . . born March 31 1833

ASSOCIATIONS: Reece Pryce Jervis (c. 1801-1867) and Mary Sarah Challis (c. 1806-1876) married at St. Peter, Walworth, Surrey, on 3 October 1829

England census, 30 March 1851, St. Mark's Kennington, Lambeth, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1574/194/44

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8860/records/901461 (PAYWALL)

5 Holland Place / Rees Pryce Jervis / Head / Mar. / 50 / Clerk Bank Eng'd / [born] Wales Glanidloes
Mary Sarah / Wife / Mar. / 45 / - / [born] Midd'x St. Pancras
Pryce C. / Son / Unm. / 17 / Clerk [to] Ship Broker / [born Midd'x St. Pancras // [plus 1 house servant]

Names and descriptions of passengers per Mermaid, from London, 13 May 1857, for Melbourne, 27 August; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B05F129-F96C-11E9-AE98-27F6998F8082?image=196 (DIGITISED)

. . . Jervis Pryce / 24 / Gentleman . . .

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (12 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66047515 

THEATRE ROYAL MONTEZUMA. WEDNESDAY, 14TH APRIL.
GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND . . .
Vocal Artistes . . . Mr. Jervis . . .
PIANISTS - Mr. Turner, Mr. Vincent, and Mr. A. Owen . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Austin Theodore Turner (piano); John Rimmer Vincent (piano); Richard Arthur Ryder Owen (piano); Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)

"THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND BENEFIT CONCERT", The Star (15 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66047574 

The above concert took place at the Montezuma Theatre last evening, and though the audience was by no means so numerous as might have been expected, they were of a class of which an ordinary Ballarat assemblage is not generally composed, most of our "fashionables" ornamenting the dress circle. The programme was very attractive . . . Mr. Gregg sang, as usual, with great power and execution; and Mr. Jervis gave as Sims Reeves' favorite songs of "My pretty Jane" and "In this old chair" in very creditable style. Mr. McDonald's Scotch songs were nicely sung . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gregg (vocalist); Mr. McDonald (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Star (6 July 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66049018 

DUCHESS OF KENT CONCERT HALL. IMMENSE ATTRACTION.
JOE MILLER HAS ARRIVED, and will appear to-night, Monday, 5th July [sic], and every evening, in addition to the present company, consisting of
MISS MARIA CHALKER, The Eminent Soprano.
MR. McDONALD, The Scottish Vocalist. MR. JERVIS, The Favorite Tenor.
MR. R. A. R OWEN, Pianist and Conductor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joe Miller (comic vocalist); Marie Chalker (vocalist); Duchess of Kent Hotel (Ballarat venue)

"CONCERTS AT THE GOLDEN AGE", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (5 October 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253589375 

We were guilty of an unpardonable omission in our last issue, in failing to notice the concert at the Golden Age. We the more regret this, because, although the company is as excellent at any that has yet visited Maryborough, the attendance has been exceedingly disproportionate. Mr. John Gregg will be known to most of our readers, either personally or by repute, as one of the best bass singers in Australia . . . Mr. Jervis has a fine tenor voice; we heard him sing some Scottish ballads with much feeling and expression. Mr. D. D. Burke's comic songs were received with considerable applause. This company have kindly volunteered their services for the Hospital Benefit to-night. We trust they will, themselves, take one before leaving the district.

ASSOCIATIONS: D. D. Burke (comic vocalist); Golden Age Concert Hall (Maryborough venue)

"THE HOSPITAL BENEFIT", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (8 October 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253589395 

We were sorry to we a much smaller attendance on Tuesday evening, than the excellence of the entertaiment merited . . . Mr. Jervis introduced a Scotch ballad, "Jessie's Dream," founded on a supposed incident at Lucknow - but which, by-the-bye, is totally without foundation - of a Scotch lassie hearing the sound of the bagpipes of Havelock's force advancing to the relief of Lucknow some hours before any one else was aware of their approach. This episode has formed materials for an innumerable quantity of songs and poems, both in America and England; but well informed persons, present at the siege, declare that it is quite imaginary. The air is pretty, and Mr. Jervis, who has a remarkably sweet voice, though deficient in power, sung it feelingly, and with effect . . .

MUSIC: Jessie's dream (Blockley)

"MARRIAGES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 May 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5682108 

On the 1st inst., at St. James's Cathedral, Melbourne, Pryce Challis Jervis to Emily Jane Seale.

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (1 August 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66057390 

BALLARAT PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. - Performing Members are requested to attend at the
Wesleyan School-room, Lydiard-street, Thursday evening at a quarter to eight o'clock, on important business.
P. C. JERVIS, Hon. Sec.

ASSOCIATIONS: Ballarat Philharmonic Society (association)

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING", The Star (18 January 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66336899 

The annual meeting of the Philharmonic Society was held yesterday evening in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute - Mr. A. Park, vice-president, in the chair. Mr. Park opened the proceedings by a few remarks, and called upon the secretary, Mr. Jervis, to read the report of the committee . . .

"SHORT HOURS SOIREE", The Star (21 November 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66343640 

The soiree of the General Short Hours Associations was held on Wednesday evening at the Mechanics' Hall . . . To contribute to the attractions of the evening the Ballarat Brass Band, Mr. A. T. Turner, who presided at the piano, and several members of the Philharmonic Society, lent their welcome services . . .
Song - "Love and War," by Messrs D. Oliver and P. Cazaly.
Song - "In this old chair," Mr. P. Jervis . . .

"BOARD OF EDUCATION . . . APPLICATIONS IN DUE FORM", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (1 February 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39115469 

Applications were received from P. C. Jervis, Nuriootpa (whose school had been already inspected and a licence issued) . . .

"COUNTRY LETTERS. ANGASTON, September 7", Adelaide Observer (12 September 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158933188 

On Friday, the 4th. a most interesting entertainment was given in the old schoolroom, the programme, being partly liteiary and partly musical. Ladies of the neighbourhood gave the assistance they have so often rendered, and contributed greatly to the pleasure of the evening. Messrs. Wiener and Fischer sang songs which elicited much applause, and their presence was a proof of that willingness to oblige which distinguishes both these gentlemen. Mr. and Mrs. Jervis. of Nuriootpa, also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. It was remarked by several well able to appreciate talent that in some parts of her recitations Mrs. Jervis could not have been excelled by our late visitor, Miss Aitken . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Fischer (vocalist); Robert Wiener (vocalist); Margaret Aitken (reciter, actor)

"COUNTRY NEWS [From our Country Correspondents] . . . GREENOCK, OCTOBER 21", South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail (23 October 1869), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92279714 

A great many farmers are busy haymaking, and there promises to be a pretty good yield. - Mr. and Mrs. Jervis, of Nuriootpa, assisted by Messrs. Plumstead and Freeman, gave a musical and literary entertainment on Friday eyening, October 15, at Heath's Hotel. There was but a small attendance, but the performers gave great safisfaction to those present. An entertainment of a similar character, in aid of the Catholic Church Fund is shortly to take place, in which several gentlemen of the township have consented to assist.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Plumstead (pianist); George John Freeman (cornet)

"POLICE COURTS. Adelaide: Monday, July 14", South Australian Register (15 July 1884), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43819372 

Pryce Challis Jervis, an elderly man, was charged with imposition. The defendant went to several persons, alleging that he was collecting for Mr. Kither's Poor Relief Fund. He drew up a list on a sheet of foolscap, and collected 5s. from a Mr. Burcham and 1s. from another man. He put the names of persons contributing on this list, but did not account to any one for the money. Mr. Kither said he never gave accused any authority to collect money on his behalf. Sent to gaol for two months.

Bibliography and resources:

Pryce Challis Jervis, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/281085863/pryce-challis-jervis 

Note, the death year is wrongly recorded here as 1883 (correctly 1888)

JEVONS, William Stanley (William Stanley JEVONS; W. S. JEVONS)

Amateur musician, harmonium player

Born Liverpool, England, 1 September 1835; son of Thomas JEVONS and Mary ROSCOE
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 6 October 1854 (per Oliver Lang, from England, 29 June)
Departed Sydney, NSW, April 1859 (per Chrysolite, for Callao)
Died Bexhill-on-sea, Sussex, England, 13 August 1882

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Stanley+Jevons (TROVE tagged)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-880689 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JEVONS-William-Stanley (shareable link to this entry)

William Stanley Jevons, aged 22, Sydney, 1 March 1858

Documentation:

William Stanley Jevons, letters (8) mainly to his father and brothers in England, 25 January 1855 to 18 January 1857; State Library of New South Wales, B 1610

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/93QVjKQ1 

http://archival-classic.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2017/D00007/a337.html (TRANSCRIPT)

Jevons, "My study, Double Bay", c.1857/58, with harmonium; John Rylands Library, Manchester

Bibliography and resources:

Harriet A. Jevons (ed.), Letters and journals of W. Stanley Jevons (London: Macmillan and Co., 1886)

http://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/jevons-letters-and-journal (DIGITISED)

[50] . . . [Letter to his sister Lucy, Sydney, 28 May 1855] . . .
If I get the first payment of my salary towards the end of this week I shall probably buy a bookcase with glass doors to keep my books and other things clean and out of the way. Possibly I may even spend £30 in getting an harmonium, as I wish very much to have a little music; but this may seem very extravagant . . .

Compare: "NEW PATENT MODEL HARMONIUM", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (19 March 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12966886 

[55] . . . [Letter to his brother Herbert, Petersham, NSW, 29 November 1855] . . .
A little time ago I was at a very jolly thing, viz. a moonlight concert in the Domain. It struck my fancy as the most enjoyable way of hearing music, from the place and manner being completely natural. The Domain is a sort of natural park, and you walk about it or lie on the grass in the moonlight just as you like . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Promenade concert in the Domain (event, Sydney, 22 November 1855)

[Letter to his sister Henrietta, 28 February 1858]
You say that I seemed from my last letters not so much occupied with music. This can scarcely have been the case, [100] for music is always to me the same, a condition of my existence, a part of me. I believe I could live a life of music. If our physical nature did not interfere I can almost conceive it possible that a man might play music ad infinitum and still never tire. Have you ever felt, when much pleased and interested by several different things in the same day, as if you would like to have a separate existence for each, something in the way that in vingt et un you can divide a pair of similar cards and play two or more separate hands? Now I think that nothing less than a lifetime would quite satisfy my musical thirst, while I find with concern that a single hour per day out of the twenty-four considerably interferes with other affairs equally or more important. Music, then, ought to be a rare but still legitimate and occasional delight. I greatly envy you with your music master, and lessons, and new pieces, and concerts, and other grand opportunities. Here, I come to a stand, surprised and pleased, if I hear a (supposed) young lady strumming in a second-floor room in a Sydney street . . .

The Philharmonic concerts, with their questionably-performed overtures and symphonies, have now ceased, because the concert-room has, in the most Gothic manner, been converted into an auction-room. Of musical as well as dramatic "stars," the Sydney sky from horizon to zenith has been quite clear for at least six months. You can understand then, the dull and miserable thing that it is to ramble through the beauties of all the chief oratorios, etc., and yet be beyond the reach of all those grand performances I hear of in London and Liverpool. If one of the Exeter Hall oratorios (at 3s.) took place here, and the price were raised to £10, I feel pretty nearly sure I should go. About two weeks ago I fell upon Beethoven's Mount of Olives and Pastoral Symphony, and instantly buying them at the price demanded, have since played scarcely anything else. Many pieces in the first I have mastered, I really think, better than anything before, most of the latter is beyond my power altogether, and I can only here and there catch an air. Of the Mount of Olives I can only say that it contains some things of the beauty and sublimity of which I had before formed no conception. It is like gaining a new insight into a thing. My two favourite [101] passages I copy out; they are the simplest parts of the whole, but surpassingly beautiful and striking. Beethoven's music seems to me characterised by "being full of soul," every note seems to be a thought, or at least a part of an expression, while the whole seems to be an inspiration rather than an exertion of mere musical knowledge, art, or talent. Of all other composers Weber seems to me most nearly to resemble him in this; Haydn, Mendelssohn, Spohr follow next in this respect. Mozart and Handel, though perhaps greater than any, on the whole, are distinguished, especially the latter, by the preponderance of the musical art, pure or combined with the dramatic . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sydney Philharmonic Society (association)

[Letter to his sister Lucy, Emerald Hill, Melbourne, VIC, 16 March 1859] . . .
Having left Beechworth at 5 A.M., we met with evident signs of the proximity of Melbourne at daybreak the next morning, and at eight o'clock found ourselves, covered as we were with a frightful accumulation of dust, in the busy streets of this great town. As yet I am charmed with Melbourne. It is totally unlike Sydney, and artificially as much greater as it is by the nature of its site worse than it. Built upon an expanse of land as nearly flat as can well be, nothing picturesque can be expected, but the fine straight regular streets, filled with handsome buildings and stored with every luxury, are the next best thing. But what chiefly charmed me was that on the very morning of my arrival I saw an announcement, by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, of the oratorio Israel [Israel in Egypt] for the evening [15 March 1869]. I instantly bought a ticket. I have often longed for an oratorio, but did not expect such a thing on this side of the world; moreover, with one exception, the Mount of Olives, there is [126] no piece of music I more wished to hear than Israel. You will perhaps be surprised to learn that such a great and difficult mass of double choruses was very well performed here. The solo singers, indeed, were wretched, and the instruments were few and played with want of taste; but there was a good organ, and, what is more, the two choruses, making together some 120 or 130 people, sang with at least as much force and feeling as a similar number would in Exeter Hall. I found almost everything realised that I had expected of the Israel.

ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association);
see this review of the performance, "THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (16 March 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677972 

R. D. Collinson Black (ed.), Papers and correspondence of William Stanley Jevons, vol. 2: correspondence 1850-1862 (London: Macmillan, 1973), 250-51 (letter 94)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Ds2uCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA250 (PREVIEW)

I might do a deal more at Meteorology & such things only that my Music takes up such an awful deal of my time. I have got, as perhaps you know, a moderately good harmonium on which I play for an hour or two per day an indiscriminate mixture of Operas & Oratorias, Sacred or Profane, beautiful and sublime musical compositions in much of my usual style of execution. It does not seem to injure anybody else, nor myself either, so I play away by myself to my hearts content, and say as people always say of music "its no harm". I likewise attend most of the Concerts in Sydney, and it is my firm belied that if I were in London I should go to some concert or theatre every night for three months. The last Philharmonic Soc.'s concert was a very good one as we had Miska Hauser a first rate violin player whose playing I was delighted with. I was also somewhat pleased to see a fair assemblage of the ladies of Australia, most of them young . . . . . . I thought them in general very pretty, but not being acquainted with any one of them, I cannot speak of their inward qualities. Their behaviour in public is usually decorous and on the occasion I referred to I noticed only one slight breach of etiquette, which was that a very handsome girl apparently fell dead in love with me, truly at first sight, or at all events expressed it in a series of the most determined & gratifying nods from the opposite side of the Concert room . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violin)

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Ds2uCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA320 (PREVIEW)

. . . The Philharmonic concerts, with their questionably-performed overtures and symphonies . . . [as above]

Bert Mosselmans and Ernest Mathijs, "Jevons's music manuscript and the political economy of music", in Neil De Marchi and Craufurd D. W. Goodwin (eds), Economic engagements with art (Durham and London: Duke University Press, 1999), 121-156

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=FB_Yh8DXuz0C&pg=PA121 (PREVIEW)

G. J. McCARTHY, "Jevons, William Stanley (1835-1882)", Encyclopedia of Australian science (1993; 2018)

http://www.eoas.info/biogs/P000062b.htm 

[Jevons's photography], On this date in photography

https://onthisdateinphotography.com/2017/09/01/25685 

JOEL, Caroline (Caroline DAVIS; Mrs. JOEL; "Mrs. JEWELL")

Musician, vocalist

Born Surrey, England, August 1813; daughter of John DAVIS and Maria ?
? Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 October 1855 (per Nimroud, from London and the Downs, 24 June)
Active Goulburn, NSW, by 1856
Died Sydney, NSW, 9 May 1868, aged "54 and 9 months"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Caroline+Davis+Joel+1813-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-J.php#JOEL-Caroline (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Davis (nephew); twin sister of Samuel Davis (d. 1892), of Goulburn

Documentation:

? A list of passengers arrived in the Nimroud, from London to Sydney, 1855; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1210/records/1463238 (PAYWALL)

Cabin . . . Mrs. Joel // Miss Joel . . .

? "SHIPPING", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (19 October 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12983040 

October 18. - Nimroud ship, 1022 tons, Captain Gatenby, from the Downs 24th June. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joel [sic] . . .

"GRAND CONCERT IN AID OF THE GOULBURN HOSPITAL", The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser [NSW] (31 May 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118311800 

A Grand Concert of vocal and instrumental music, for the benefit of the Goulburn Hospital, was given last Thursday evening, in the grand concert room of the Commercial Hotel, Sloane-street, Goulburn . . . The performances were conducted by five amateurs, viz: - Mrs. Jewell, a songstress of very superior talent, from London; Mr. Isaac Davis, a young violinist, recently arrived in the colony from London, and who, although apparently not above eighteen years of age, displayed a mastership over his beautifully-toned instrument which elicited loud encomiums from the audience. In fact, he was encored upon every occasion. Mr. Holmes, a young gentleman engaged in the management of the Australian store, presided at one pianoforte, and Mr. Bennett at the other, Mr. Holmes taking part in the vocalism, and Mr. Bennett displaying his skill in two solos on the flutina, and was upon both occasions encored. Captain Natthey performed on the violincello, and his solo from the opera "Lucia di Lammermoor," was a most masterly performance, and called forth great tokens of approval. The selections of songs, &c., was highly creditable to the party or parties who made the arrangement, and seemed to suit the feelings and the wishes of all present. Mrs. Jewell was undoubtedly the "diamond" of the evening, and indeed it would be a task of extreme difficulty to single out any particular ballad in which she proved herself super-eminent, having been encored on the conclusion of every one of her songs. The lady's voice is a brilliant and clear soprano, while she displays great ability and tact in varying it from the soprano, through the counter-tenor to the treble. She sung the "Merry Zingara" in a most effective manner. If permitted the liberty of choosing the ballads in which she excelled, we would select "Lo, here the Gentle Lark, "In Fairy Bowers," and "The Genius of Freedom." The great differences of intonation and expression required to sing these songs with effect, are undeniable proofs of Mrs. Jewell's talent. The duet by Mrs. Jewell and Mr. Holmes "When a little farm we keep," created much amusement, and was encored, as also were the beautiful and well rendered duets - "When thy bosom heaves a Sigh," and "I know a Bank." The grand solo on the violin was also loudly applauded. Captain Natthey displayed great proficiency and masterly skill in his performance on the violincello, and was encored. Mr. Holmes was applauded over and over again, and evinced considerable skill as a pianist, and as a vocalist. He possesses an agreeable baritone voice. Mr. Bennett, in his performance on the flutina, also received great applause. So enthusiastic were the audience, and so excellent the performances, that the Concert was not concluded until half-past eleven o'clock, when the audience went away to their several residences, all evidently highly gratified at having passed so agreeable an evening. It is but justice to Mr. Coleman Jacobs, the Pianist, to state that he most kindly proffered his assistance at the Concert, but as the programme had been definitely arranged, his services were declined. We understand that the proceeds of the Concert will amount to between £40 and £50. We shall be able to give the exact amount in our next issue.

ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Henry Davis (violin); Thomas Davies Holme (vocalist); John Bennett (flutina); Octave Natthey (cello); Coleman Jacobs (piano)

"GOULBURN [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 June 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12983292 

On Wednesday evening, the amateur concert for the benefit of the hospital, was given in the concert room of the Commercial Hotel, the use of which was generously granted by Mr. Woodward. The large room was crowded to excess, nearly 400 persons being present. The performees were, Mrs. Joel and Messrs. Holmes, Davies, and Bennet. The singing of Mrs. Joel was much admired, and many of her songs were encored, the audience testifying their approbation by applause . . .

"THE SPIRIT OF THE WEEK", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (6 October 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59873485 

Mrs. Joel, sister of Mr. Samuel Davis, of the Exhibition Hotel, had a very narrow escape on Sunday afternoon last, whilst proceeding to Watson's Bay in a dog-cart, in company with Miss Clelia Howson and Mr. Isaac Davis. Two boys on horseback gallopping recklessly up the steep aclivity leading down to the Bay, came into collision with the vehicle, causing the horse in the dog-cart to bolt; and in attempting to jump out, Mrs. Joel fell between the dashboard and the horse. In this perilous position she was dragged a considerable distance. When medical assistance was procured, it was found that Mrs. Joel had providentially sustained no serious injury beyond a severe shock and bruising. The rest of the party escaped unhurt by jumping from the cart, with the exception of the driver, who, in his strenuous efforts to arrest the career of the affrighted animal, received several contusions.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clelia Howson (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 August 1862), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13232103 

BOARD and RESIDENCE. Mrs JOEL (late of the Exhibition Hotel), 199, Elizabeth-street.

"MARRIAGES", Empire (25 August 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60547273 

SOLOMON - JOEL. - On the 19th August, at the residence of the bride's mother, Elizabeth-street, by the Rev. Mr. Levy, Henry Solomon, of Brisbane, to Sarah, daughter of Mr[s]. C. Joel, of this city.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sarah Joel (Mrs. Henry Solomon, daughter, d. Sydney, 6 July 1925, aged "84/85")

"MRS. C. JOEL'S CONCERT AT THE MASONIC HALL", Bell's Life in Sydney (11 April 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59792892

This lady has frequently been solicited by her numerous friends to afford to the public an opportunity of enjoying the vocal treats with which she has favoured them in private circles; and we have much pleasure in inviting attention to the announcement in our advertising columns of Mrs. Joel having acceded to the request, the evening of Wednesday next being appointed for her first Grand evening Concert in the Masonic Hall. We anticipate that a brilliant assembly will greet the fair debutante, and trust that the result will be sufficiently satisfactory to induce her to given a series of musical entertainments.

ASSOCIATIONS: Masonic Hall (Sydney venue)

"MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", Empire (15 April 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63130410

A new candidate for public favour makes her debut before a Sydney audience this evening. Mrs. C. Joel has for a long period been known in this city as an amateur vocalist of considerable ability. She will give her first professional concert at the Masonic Hall, this evening, and will be assisted by Madame Sara Flower, Madame Flora Harris, Mrs. W. J. Cordner, Messrs. Sussmilch, Banks, and a gentleman amateur. The programme consists entirely of vocal music, from the popular works of the day. Mrs. Joel herself is ardently partial to the compositions of Bishop; she will sing, "Should he upbraid," and "Lo, here the gentle lark," and with Madame Sara Flower, the duet, "As it fell upon a day."

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist); Ellen Cordner (vocalist); Christian Bernhard Sussmilch (vocalist); Thomas Banks (vocalist)

"CONCERT AT THE MASONIC HALL", Empire (16 April 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63130468

Mrs. Joel selected an unfavourable period for her debut in Sydney as a vocalist. The theatre, occupied by a good company, is attracting large audience; whilst the musical portion of the community devote their attention to the Christy Minstrels. These causes, added to the fact of Mrs. Joel being unknown to the general public, had the effect of a very limited attendance at the concert last evening. The debutante belongs to the old school of vocalists - the bravura florid style, and her voice is sufficiently flexible to meet all the requirements of this class of music. It is also very powerful, and Mrs. Joel infuses considerable taste and spirit in her execution. An apology was again made for Madame Sara Flower, on the score of indisposition, and Mr. Banks did not make his appearance for the "kindly promised" buffo song. The audience, which no doubt, composed many personal friends of Mrs. Joel, were enthusiastic in her favour, and she was consequently (very deservedly) encored in Bishop's "Should he upbraid," (substituting the ballad, "I'll follow thee,") and in the same composer's "Lo, here the gentle lark," (substituting Lavenu's "Cushla Machree.") Bishop's "Blow, gentle gales," commenced the concert, and his "Indian drum," formed the termination . . .

MUSIC: Should he upbraid; probably I'll follow thee [Fra poco] (Verdi); Lo here the gentle lark (Bishop); Cushla Machree (arr. Lavenu)

"CONCERT", Sydney Mail (18 April 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166657422 

Mrs. Joel, on Wednesday, gave a concert of vocal music at the Masonic Hall. The attendance was not numerous. The fair beneficiaire sang two morceavx of Bishop's, "Should we upbraid," and "Lo, hear the gentle lark," in which she displayed great powers of execution, and drew forth an encore . . . Mr. Packer presided at the piano.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Sandys Packer (piano accompanist)

"MRS. C. JOEL'S CONCERT", Bell's Life in Sydney (18 April 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59792931

The Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening was attended far less numerously than we had expected on the occasion of this lady's debut; which is attributable only to the counter attractions of the Victoria Theatre and the School of Arts. It is to be hoped that Mrs. Joel will not be discouraged from a second appearance, as there was but one opinion expressed by all present as to the brilliant vocalization of the pieces undertaken by her. The absence of Madame Sara Flower was a matter of regret, but Madame Flora Harris was in exquisite voice, and the evening's entertainment merits an encore.

"SYDNEY SUMMARY", Goulburn Herald (18 April 1863), 2