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MEADOWS, George (George MEADOWS; Mr. MEADOWS; Mr. J. G. MEADOWS; Joss MEADOWS; "Joss MARKS")

Vocalist, minstrel, "American serenader", actor, manager

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1847-51
Active Melbourne, VIC, by May 1851; Geelong, VIC, by November 1851
Died (suicide) Geelong, VIC, 4 August 1862

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Meadows+d1862 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (25 May 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8760676 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . MAY 28, 1847 . . . an entirely new and local PANTOMIME, entitled TRANSPORTATION, Or, HARLEQUIN IN VAN DIEMENS LAND . . . Pantaloon - MR. MEADOWS . . .

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (22 May 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226518355 

QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . Mr. MEADOWS will appear as the CONGO MINSTREL, And sing some of the favourite Ethiopian Melodies, accompanying himself on the bone castanets . . .

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (8 July 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226913767 

QUEEN'S THEATRE . . . Comic Song, "SOLOMON LOBBS" By Mr. Riley, with Drum Accompaniment; [REDACTED] Song, "JIM BROWN" By Mr. Meadows, with Saucepan-lid accompaniment . . . ETHIOPIAN MINSTRELS, And sing some of the favourite NEGRO MELODIES. Tambo, Mr. Riley. Bones, Mr. Meadows . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL GEELONG", Geelong Advertiser (10 November 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article86263629 

. . . After the play, Mr. Meadows, their incomparable and accomplished American Serenader, will intoduce Negro melodies, accompanied by the celebrated Bone Castanets . . .

"GEELONG", The Argus (19 June 1862), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5716790 

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (5 August 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149829055

We regret to announce that Mr. George Meadows, late lessee of the Theatre Royal, Geelong, destroyed himself yesterday morning by taking a dose of strychnine. It appears he has labored under considerable pecuniary embarrassment of late; and had conceived the idea that he was spurned and discountenanced by his old friends. He has left a widow who is in daily expectation of again becoming a mother, with four young children, one of whom is sorely afflicted, without any means of subsistence. To the charitable and humane we commend their case. An inquest will be held this day on his remains.

"AN OLD TIME ACTOR. PLAYHOUSES AND PLAYERS. HARRY DANIEL'S REMINISCENCES. INTERESTING INTERVIEW", Daily Telegraph [Launceston, TAS] (22 January 1910), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152217198 

. . . Speaking recently to an interviewer . . . "If I may say so without boasting," said Mr Daniels, "I suppose there is now no living actor in Australia who has seen so much of the ups and downs of the profession as I . . .
"When the gold boom was at its height there were stirring times in Geelong, I can tell you. The old Star Theatre [sic, Theatre Royal], with hotel attached, was run by Josh Marks, or Meadows, as he was indifferently called. This theatre earned among members of the profession the sobriquet of the "Refuge for the destitute," because an actor out of an engagement could almost always get something to do with old Josh . . .

MEAGHER, Thomas Francis (Thomas Francis MEAGHER)

Amateur musician, clarinet / clarionet player, Irish political prisoner, convict

Active VDL (TAS), 1850-52

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

Documentation:

"Michael Davitt's Visit", The Tasmanian Democrat [Launceston, TAS] (21 June 1895), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233094015 

. . . There are, of course, mementoes of the "forty-eightmen." Some of Meagher's articles are bound up in the files of the Examiner, and Mr. Charles Galvin has a clarionette that belonged to him and upon which, no doubt, he played some of Tom Moore's plaintive melodies during his banishment. A lady in this city a prayer-book presented to her by Meagher . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Galvin (amateur musician)

MEAKIN, Henry (Henry MEAKIN; Mr. MEAKIN)

Amateur vocalist, publican

Born Derby, England, 12 December 1825
Arrived Geelong, VIC, 21 November 1851
Died Geelong, VIC, 6 October 1910

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Meakin+1825-1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony and others)

Documentation:

"PERSONAL. DEATH OF MR. HENRY MEAKIN", Geelong Advertiser (7 October 1910), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149729901 

Another of Geelong's pioneers in the person of Mr. Henry Meakin of the Derby Arms Hotel, passed away last night at the advanced age of 84 years and 10 months. He had failed rapidly in the last year, and became so feeble that he could scarcely walk. On Sunday he attended the Fenwick-street Baptist Church as usual, and on Monday had a weak turn, which terminated in a paralytic stroke. He never rallied, and died at 8.45 o'clock last night. Mr. Meakin was born in the town of Derby on December 12th, 1825, and was a sawmiller by trade. He arrived in Geelong on November 21st, 1851, when Governor Latrobe was Imperial head of Port Phillip. He had a letter of introduction from Colonel Gawler, Governor of South Australia, and brought out a sawmill to establish the industry in Geelong. He had much difficulty in landing the plant, and the operation cost him as much as the freight out from Liverpool. Trade was slack at the time, and he had an interview with the Governor, who advised him to follow the crowd to the goldfields at Ballarat before his men went and left him deserted. They all went and in eight weeks had £300 each. They soon returned to Geelong and established the mill at Griffin's Gully, deriving water supply for the plant from the dam, in Johnstone Park. The business was soon sold, and Mr. Meakin, after a short engagement as clerk to a timber firm, leased the Rock of Cashel Hotel, and then the Albion Hotel. In 1854 the proposal to form a Harbor Trust aroused much public feeling, and Mr. Meakin at the request of the movers successfully contested a Town Council vacancy against Mr. J. R. Bayley, afterwards Postmaster-General. After sitting a few years he again went to Ballarat, and in 1866 returned, taking the Derby Arms Hotel, where he lived till the time of his death. In 1875 he was reelected to the Town Council, and served the ratepayers until 1902. He was several times Alderman for Villamanta ward, and in 1888 occupied the mayoral chair. On August 10th, 1877, he founded the Geelong Harbor Committee, which aimed at having the Point Henry Bar removed, and Sir Graham Berry admitted that Mr. Meakin was the first man to ask that money be placed on the estimates for the work. It was out of compliment to the veteran's work that the Harbor Trust Commissioners named their hopper barge Henry Meakin after him. Mr. Meakin was a staunch advocate of the Corporation Act during the campaigns when the Local Government Act was fought for, and he always took a lively interest in the improvement of the parks and gardens in town. He was known as a model publican, and the police always gave his house the highest recommendation at licensing courts. Mr. Meakin was twice married. Mr. H. W. Meakin, late Under Treasurer of Victoria, was one of the family by the first wife. The second wife survives him, and there was one son of the issue, Mr. R. Meakin.

"THE LATE HENRY MEAKIN. AS AN ENTERTAINER (By G. F.)", Geelong Advertiser (10 December 1910), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149025747 

MEARES, Mr. and Mrs. (Mr. and Mrs. MEARES)

Pianist(s)

Active WA, by 1832

Documentation:

Martin Doyle (ed.), Extracts from the letters and journals of George Fletcher Moore (London: Orr and Smith, 1834), 141

https://archive.org/stream/extractsfromlet00doylgoog#page/n166/mode/2up 

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=UxIOAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA141 

27th [January 1832] . . . On Monday evening I left my place with a fishing basket on my back to go to Perth by Guildford, and lost my way, but reached the latter place an hour after sunset. Next day called on the Meareses, and helped to put up their grand piano in its place, and was promised some music for my pains. Stayed to dine . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Fletcher Moore

MEARS, Sarah (Sarah MEARS)

Vocalist, actor

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1842; until 1850

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (24 May 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2556557

"TO THE EDITOR OF THE SATIRIST", The Satirist and Sporting Chronicle (4 February 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228065281

"THEATRIRCALS", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (26 February 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59763335 

Our crowded space forbids a lengthy critique this week on "things theatrical;" nevertheless, we cannot refrain from briefly adverting to the very favourable impression made on Monday evening last by Miss Mears, of the corps vocale, who, in the character of a youthful savoyard, in William Tell, introduced that delightful Swiss Melody, "I'm a merry Switzer Boy" with marked success. This pains-taking and clever young lady, was a pupil, we believe, of Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Bushelle.

"THE REVOLT OF THE WILIS", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (8 April 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59767666

. . . little Sarah Mears found that she had all the parts to herself, and by her skilful adaptation of the awkward circumstance, afforded good promise for the future . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12915288 

MEARS, Thomas (Thomas MEARS; Thomas MEERS; Thomas MYERS; Thomas MEARES)

Cryer, crier, bellman, bell-ringer, convict

Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1821 (convict per Claudine)
Died Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 27 July 1833, aged "80"

ASSOCIATIONS: Bellmen (generic)

Documentation:

Convict record, Thomas Meers, per ; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1418450; CON31/1/29

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1418450 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-29$init=CON31-1-29P112 (DIGITISED)

[News], The Hobart Town Courier (23 July 1831), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4202951 

In the Supreme Court on Saturday . . . Thomas Meares (the bell-man) was tried for stealing 2 figs of tobacco, the property of Mr. Cook, and acquitted.

[News], Colonial Times (2 October 1832), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8646690 

We are informed that a great number of the celebrated little engravings, called the shades of Napoleon, were brought out by one of the passengers of the good ship Persian. The London cries are becoming frequent in Hobart Town, for we have "fresh salmon," "fine mullet," and "muffins all hot," dinned into our ears before breakfast hour. We have also the noisy bell-man's clatter, "oysters," "mutton pies," and "sheep's heads all hot," &c. &c., vociferated by the professors of their several callings, till long after all steady people retire to rest; but although these different cries have become familiar to our ears, we were not a little surprised to hear the other evening a little Israelite, of a true Jewish cast of countenance, crying in the monotonous voice in which oranges are called by the boys at the Royal Exchange, "Shades of Napoleon, twopence a piece, twopence a piece shades of Napoleon."

"POLICE REPORT", The Tasmanian (16 November 1832), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613181 

Thomas. Myers, the bellman, was fully committed for having in his possession a silver watch, stolen some time since from the house of John Jones.

"QUARTER SESSIONS. - HOBART TOWN, Wednesday, December 12th", 28 December 1832), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233613305 

Thomas Myers, (formerly the bell-man in Hobart Town) stood charged with receiving a silver watch, knowing it to have been feloniously stolen . . . Verdict - Guilty. Sentenced to be transported for 7 years.

Burials in the parish of Hobart Town in the county of Buckingham in the year 1833; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1178652; RGD34/1/1 no 3052

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1178652 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD34-1-1p134j2k (DIGITISED)

MEDLAND, Mrs. (Mrs. MEDLAND)

Musician, teacher of the pianoforte and music

Active Adelaide, SA, 1855

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Adelaide Observer (27 January 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158101872 

MUSIC. - MRS. MEDLAND begs respectfully to acquaint the Ladies of North Adelaide and its vicinity, that she continues to give
LESSONS on the PIANOFORTE, at her residence, Jeffcott-street, nearly opposite Christchurch.
Pupils taught at their homes if required.

MEESON, John (John MEESON)

Musician, organist

Active Geelong, VIC, 1860

Documentation:

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (6 April 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148697555 

McKillop-street Congregational Church, - capable of containing nearly 600 persons, was last evening well filled on the occasion of the grand opening of the New Organ. For nearly two hours the organ discoursed music of the highest class, culled from the works of Haydn, Handel, Rossini and Mozart. The organists were Mr. Russell from Melbourne, and Messrs. Downing, Moore, Plumstead, Hobday and Meeson of Geelong. The masterly execution of the pieces entrusted to each of these gentlemen "whose praise is known in all the churches," merited the highest encomiums. There is not yet a regular choir connected with this church, but from appearances last night we have no doubt there soon will be. We observed several members of the choirs of other churches assisting in the anthems. The performance was highly appreciated by the audience. Between the pieces, Mr. Russell, who has had much experience in England, delivered an interesting address on the advantages of church music. In the course of his remarks Mr. Russell gave a short account of the advancement of sacred music during the last twenty years, and threw out some valuable suggestions for its improvement in the colony, so as to make it attractive in itself and of greater good to the public than secular music. The organ was made by John Courcelle, of London. It possesses two rows of keys and two octaves of pedals. It has a remarkably fine tone Its cost in England was £190, freight £30, erection and tuning £15 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Russell (organist); Bartholomew Downing (organist); Henry Byron Moore (organist); Henry Plumstead (organist); Joseph Hobday (organist)

MEGSON, Canova (Canova MEGSON; Mr. MEGSON)

Amateur musician, vocalist, bank clerk

Born Wakefield, Yorkshire, 7 March 1825; baptised West Gate chapel (Presbyterian), Wakefield, June 1826; son of James Longley MEGSON and Charlotte Matilda THOMAS
Arrived (1) Melbourne, VIC, by 1854
Married Jane Julia Hay ROBERTSON (d. 1900), St. James's cathedral, Melbourne, VIC, 3 June 1854
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 1864 (per Anglesey, from London, 5 February)
Active Castlemaine, VIC, mid c. 1860s
Died Southport, England, 11 November 1883, aged "58"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Canova+Megson+1825-1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

Baptisms, West Gate chapel (Presbyterian), Wakefield, Yorkshire, 1826; UK National Archives, RG4/3704

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1302382:2972 (PAYWALL)

Canova Megson son of John Longley Megson and Charlotte Matilda Megson Thomas was born March 27th 1825 and baptized June 1826

"AUSTRALIA. LETTER FROM A WAKEFIELD EMIGRANT", Wakefield and West Riding Herald [Yorkshire, England] (27 August 1853), 8

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002895/18530827/064/0008 (PAYWALL)

To the Editor of the Wakefield Journal and Examiner.
Sir; I have great pleasure in forwarding to you by the Harbinger mail, which is made up this evening, a Melbourne Argus, which contains a summary of news compiled specially for transmission to England, and a vast amount of information in reference to the gold fields and the progress of this colony in general . . . A word or two of advice to such of my fellow townsmen as intend to emigrate to this colony . . . hard working honest artisans at present in Wakefield . . . To such a class of people as these I inhesitatingly say, come and try your fortune in a land which offers some return for merited industry. I am not alone in my opinion when I say, that Australia bids fair to continue a good field for the lower order of artisans for years to come. But whilst offering this advice, let me add that every one who intends coming out to this country, must make up his mind to be disappointed with the climate and the aspect of the country in general, which is anything but the paradise which it is generally represented to be in the multifarious emigrant "mis-guides," which are so extensively circulated in Great Britain. If any man is bent upon making money, this above all other countries I should say at present offers the greatest advantages. Let him have perseverence (with capital if possible), and he cannot fail to succeed. Trusting that the foregoing particulars of this wonderful and prosperous land, may be worthy of insertion in your columns.
I am, Sir, yours very obediently. CANOVA MEGSON. Melbourne, 21st May, 1853.

"LATEST LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA", McPhun's Australian News [Glasgow, Scotland] (1 January 1854), 3-4

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004356/18540101/010/0003 (PAYWALL)

THE following letter from Mr. Canova Megson, a brother of Mr. Albert Megson, stationer, Market Street, Manchester, was received on Tuesday morning, by the latest mail:
"Melbourne, 26th September, 1853.
"Gentlemen, - The success which has hitherto attended the efforts of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company in affording a speedy and sure communication between Australia and the parent country, has secured to them such a amount of patronage that it will require great exertions on the part of any rival company to rob them of those laurels they have so ably won. One of their mails being about to be despatched hence to Great Britain to-morrow, I avail myself of the opportunity of giving you a few remarks upon the state of affairs at Melbourne . . . [4] . . .
Good permanent stone buildings are springing into existence in every part of Melbourne, nor are the suburban portion of our population behind hand with their wooden erections. In almost every part of the district surrounding Melbourne, wooden houses, stores, &c., are shooting up as it were by magic, and it almost seems like a fairy scene rather than a reality. To walk a little way out of Melbourne to a thriving locality reminds one of a country fair or wakes at home; the continued hammering and bustling resembling the noise made in putting up the shows and other paraphernalia which is generally heard on the day before the fair. The great consumption of timber in the erection of these buildings has kept up the price of that article until the recent heavy arrivals, which have had the effect of causing a downward tendency. The diggings still continue to yield well. The individual instances of 'lucky finds' are not so numerous as they were at the commencement of the gold diggings. But there are still some fortunate diggers who happen to be extremely successful in their operations . . . There has been great excitement lately at the Bendigo diggings in particular, in consequence of a portion of the diggers refusing to pay the usual monthly license fee of 30s., which they considered was too exorbitant an amount. The affair eventually assumed such a formidable aspect that it was feared bloodshed would follow. Happily, however, such has not been the case. Government seeing the dilemma they were placed in, immediately passed a temporary bill reducing the license fee to 40s. for three months, instead of 30s. per month, as hitherto, the whole amount to be paid in advance. This measure seems to have given general satisfaction, and the excitement is now nearly blown over. In consequence of the late threatening disruption, the 40th regiment of infantry has been sent to the diggings, where it is reported they are to remain for a considerable time, and the 99th regiment has been sent from Van Diemen's Land to Melbourne, in order to strengthen the power of government in case of an outbreak. There was a grand fete on Tuesday last, on the occasion of the turning of the first sod of the Geelong and Melbourne railway. His Excellency the lieutenant-governor of the colony was the principal personage in the ceremony. A railway between Melbourne and Hobson's Bay was commenced some months ago, and in all probability will be opened in less than twelve months from this date. A canal and dock company between Melbourne and the Bay has also been formed, and will very likely be carried into effect without delay. The post office has been made three times as large as it was twelve months ago, and is now carried on in so efficient a manner that it certainly reflects great credit on the manager of that department. The arrangements, I am of opinion, cannot well be surpassed by any of your first-class cities at home (London, Manchester, and Liverpool excepted). A college is about to be established. A large amount has been granted for the public library, and a grant for the formation of a museum of natural history is now being brought before the legislative council. What with these and other things, which time and space will not allow me to mention, Melbourne bids fair to become eventually one of the most flourishing cities in the world.
"I am, &c., " CANOVA MEGSON."

"MARRIED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 June 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4808847 

On Saturday last, at St. James's Cathedral, Melbourne, by the Very Rev. the Dean, Mr. Canova Megson, of the Colonial Treasury Melbourne, formerly of Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, to Jane Julia Hay Robertson, late of Cairnbungra, Victoria, and formerly of Gilmerton, East Lothian, Scotland.

Names and descrptions of passengers per Anglesey, from London, 5 February 1864, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B278301-F96C-11E9-AE98-33730A3FADD2?image=150 (DIGITISED)

. . . Megson Canova / 30 [sic] / Merchant // [Megson] Mrs. / 25 [sic] / Lady . . .

"Deaths", Manchester Courier [England] (17 November 1883), 7

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000206/18831117/228/0007 (PAYWALL)

MEGSON. - On the 11th inst., at Southport, Canova Megson, aged 58 years.

MEGSON, Joseph (Joseph MEGSON; J. MEGSON; Mr. MEGSON)

Musician, professor of music, violinist, orchestra leader, organist, music-seller, composer

Born Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, England, 1822; baptised Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, 5 February 1822; son of John MEGSON and Ann MILNER
Arrived Launceston, VDL (TAS), 22 November 1842 (per Royal Saxon, from London and Cork)
Married Margaret Jane McCLURE, VIC, 1847
Died Melbourne, VIC, 15 August 1870

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Joseph+Megson+1822-1870 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Megson was the youngest son of John Megson (c. 1783-1849) and Ann Milner (1781-1853), who had married at St. Mary's, Kingston-upon-Hull, on 9 October 1806.

According to a report on his death:

Joseph Megson, professor of music, [died at Melbourne Hospital] aged 47, native of Yorkshire; arrived in 1834 by the Royal Saxon; died August 15 [1870], of hepatic.

However, while the ship is correct, the year of his arrival was correctly 1842, and, as stated in his first advertisement in Launceston in December 1842, Megson had just arrived from England. He was based in Tasmania until 1845, then in Melbourne until 1853.

Though mainly a performer and teacher, he is also documented as composer of songs and dances, all lost, including I knew him in his childhood (song; words: Mr. Reynolds) in Melbourne in January 1850; a New song ("Written by Mr. Belfield, and the music composed by Mr. Megson"), in July 1850; The pretty coquette ("composed expressly for the occasion"; words; Mr. Cox) in Hobart in January 1855; and a Quadrille The prince of Wales ("Vocal Finale composed by J. Megson"), in August 1859.

His one surviving work is the Excelsior polka ("Composed, and most respectfully dedicated to his friend, J. F. Jones, Esq."), named after the Excelsior Hotel, Melbourne, and published by himself in Melbourne in March 1860.

In August 1860 he attempted to commit suicide, and in April 1861 was newly insolvent.

Documentation:

"Shipping Intelligence", Launceston Examiner (23 November 1842), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36250603

[Advertisement], Launceston Courier (12 December 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84673707

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (15 December 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84771102

"CONCERT", Launceston Advertiser (2 February 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84768071

"ORGANIST", Launceston Examiner (12 July 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36240497

"ST. JOHN'S CHURCH ORGANIST", The Cornwall Chronicle (12 July 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66270813

"ORGANIST OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH", The Cornwall Chronicle (23 July 1845), 15

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66271072

"ORGANIST OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH", The Cornwall Chronicle (26 July 1845), 24

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66270615

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Argus (12 June 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4759298

"MARRIAGES", Launceston Examiner (10 July 1847), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36252489

[Accounts paid], Cathedral church of S. James, Melbourne, January to 22 April 1850; St. James's Old Cathedral

1850 / January / 3 / By Cash paid / H. Heffer Bell ringer Salary to 31 Dec. '49 / [pound] 2 / 12 / 6 . . .
[1850 / January / 3 / By Cash paid] / J. Megson, Organist [salary to 31 Dec. '49] / [pound] 12 / 10 / - . . .
March / 27 / [By Cash paid] / James Moyle Tuning Organ / [pound] 1 / 5 / - . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Moyle

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 January 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4765351

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 July 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4774626

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (28 August 1850), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36266865

"CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (31 August 1850), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36266905

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (11 September 1850), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36267006

"General Intelligence", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (4 June 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2246580 

Mr. Megson, who has for the last nine years been leader of the concerts at Melbourne, at least previously to the discovery of the gold-fields, is about to leave that town for one of the sister colonies. We believe he comes on to Van Diemen's Land.

[Advertisement], The Courier (25 January 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2478328

"NEW POLKA", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (5 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19468404

"ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE", The Argus (10 August 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5687663

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (29 April 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5699701

"DEATHS", The Argus (22 August 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5829555

"MISCELLANEOUS", The Cornwall Chronicle (10 September 1870), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67273167

"DEATHS IN MELBOURNE HOSPITAL", The Argus (10 September 1870), 2s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5831431

MEILHAN, Jules (Jules MEILHAN)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, organist, orchestral conductor, composer

Arrived Sydney, NSW, by January 1876 ("recently from Paris, late of the Conservatoire")  
Departed Adelaide, SA, April 1882
Died Naples, Italy, 4 June 1882

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1509264 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 January 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13364711

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 February 1877), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13393751

"SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR TRANSMISSION . . .", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 February 1877), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13393798

"MONS. MEILHAN'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 November 1877), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13402604

It remains to speak of Mons. Meilhan's own composition, which certainly formed some of the most interesting features of the concert. The first was a fantasia for pianoforte with orchestral accompaniment. To this Mr. Moss did full justice, though he was rather overweighted by the orchestra . . . the matter of accompaniments . . . is mentioned now because it affected seriously the performance both of the piano solo and of the vocal quartet. Mons Meilhan's overture "The Misers" has already been favourably noticed, and it is, and should become, the bienvenu at all concerts here. Last evening M. Meilhan also introduced the first number in the opera, which, it is satisfactory to know, is nearly ready for production. This first number is a duet in which the leading tenor and soprano, who according to rule, are the hero and heroine, give some idea of the plot they have against the old miser, who is the heroine's father . . . The quartet referred to is a more ambitious effort, and deserves another hearing before pronouncing a definite judgment upon it. It contains abundance of harmony, and the composer has undoubtedly devoted great care to his work, while he evidently enjoys the full orchestration which surrounds the voices. Indeed Mons. Meilhan imposes no slight task on the instruments in any of his compositions. He writes apparently for each instrument as if it were a speciality, and expects each one to do its duty.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 September 1879), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13447417

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 September 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28390296

"SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 September 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13447235

"THE MUSIC AT THE GARDEN PALACE", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 October 1879), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13454713

"THE MUSIC AT THE GARDEN PALACE", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 October 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13441514

"M. MEILHAN'S HISTORICAL CONCERT", The South Australian Advertiser (16 August 1880), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30805290

"MONS. MEILHAN'S SOLEMN MASS", South Australian Register (23 December 1880), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43145595

"M. JULES MEILHAN, B.A.", The South Australian Advertiser (29 March 1882), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article34279719

The farewell matinee concert tendered by the members of the Adelaide String Quartet Club to M. Meilhan, on the eve of his departure from South Australia for Italy, and which is advertised to take place on Thursday afternoon, March 30, at the Academy of Music, promises to be a great success, both in points of quality and attendance. The large circle of friends that M. Meilhan has gained during his residence in this colony, privately and professionally, will not allow him to take leave without testifying to their admiration of his abilities (both as a composer and as an instrumentalist) in some tangible form . . . Although he has only resided in Adelaide for two years, M. Meilhan has during that time thoroughly ingratiated him self with all musical circles, and whether in the capacity of performer, composer, or instructor, he has invariably given his aid on all occasions when his services have been required. As a musician he has reigned supreme during his stay amongst us. His performances and compositions have always been successfully carried out, and the example he has set in forwarding the musical interests of the city has given an impetus to the somewhat lukewarm appreciation of high-class music that unhappily exists in Adelaide, and has otherwise effected a considerable amount of good that merits public recognition. M. Meilhan has stayed in the colonies for seven years, five of which he spent in New South Wales. During this period he has composed several pieces, amongst which the best known to our readers will be his choral and orchestral solemn mass, the Exhibition Cantata, and two orchestral marches. Besides these he has composed several pianoforte studies, and a few songs, four movements of symphonies, four orchestral overtures, two small operettas in one act, one small opera comique, and a sacred mass for bass solo, choir, and orchestra. In addition to these. M. Meilhan has lately composed a 1st Quartet in D minor, which he has dedicated to the Adelaide String Quartet Club, and which will be performed for the first time on Thursday at the Academy. We have had an opportunity of examining this work, which is of more than average merit, and considering that the author only commenced it early last month and finished it on March 9, the composition affords another strong proof of the high musical abilities possessed by the composer. It is quite original, and for a first attempt will be highly thought of by the critics who hear it on Thursday. As a composition it is hardly as meritorious as the Solemn Mass, which, it may be remembered, was performed with great success in the Town Hall on Christmas Day, 1880, and on Good Friday, 1881; but as the two subjects are so entirely dissimilar it is perhaps hardly fair to draw any comparison between them. The work under notice is in four movements; the first, allegro vivo, treated in the sonata form; i.e., with the two principal subjects exposed, first singly and then developed thematically, and by means of double counterpoint circulating freely through the four instruments, is scarcely as meritorious as the other three. The second repeat of this movement is certainly superior to the first, there being considerably more freedom of form, whereas the introduction seems a trifle stiff. The second movement, andante, to which the composer has added the word madrigale, is from a technical point of view undoubtedly the best in the work. Each instrument moves melodically throughout in canonic imitation, like voices in a vocal concerted piece, and the harmonics are carefully studied and good. This movement is in F, with a secondary subject in D major. The third movement, scherzo moderato, is a sort of dispute, so to speak, between the four instruments, but chiefly between the first violin and cello. This effect is obtained by means of a double counterpoint closely written. The subjects are occasionally reversed, i.e., when the notes of one part are ascending at certain intervals the notes of the other part progress downwards at the same intervals, and vice versa. This movement is the most elaborately written of the four, though we prefer the compilation of its predecessor. The fourth movement-finale, vivace masquerade, is in complete contrast to the others. It is in the rondo style, and consequently more free than the first and third. The subjects are taking, though there is nothing particularly new or striking about them. Towards the end there are some curious passages, in which the subjects of the other movements occasionally seem to creep in miscellaneously in recapitulatory style. The finale is very good. It is somewhat difficult to thoroughly judge of the merits of a composition without hearing it performed, though a fairly correct idea may be obtained from an inspection of the manuscript. That the quartet by whom it will be treated will do it justice cannot be doubted, and we opine that M. Meilhan's Opus No. 1 will be very favorably received. Amongst the pieces to be performed on Thursday is Hummel's concerto in A minor by double quartet, which in itself, if well performed, will be a great treat, and M. Meilhan himself will appear twice in piano solos, the selections he proposes to play being: (a) Romance in D (Heller); (b) "Danse des fees" (Prudent). 2. (a) Arabesque (Schumann); (6) "Mazurka des Salons" (Meilhan). M. Meilhan sails for Naples, where he intends resuming his professional duties, in about ten days' time, and it is gratifying to know that his medical advisers are of opinion that his visit to Australia has permanently benefited his health.

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (11 July 1882), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43331803

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (15 July 1882), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91467385

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 August 1882), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13516213

A SHORT time ago a telegram from South Australia announced the death, at Naples, of M. Jules Meilhan, who was well known in Sydney as a pianist, and who was as much liked for his amiable disposition as appreciated for his musical talents. From letters received by the last mail we learn that he was under the impression that the journey from Adelaide to Italy had improved his health, and he was sanguine of his future. His parents arrived from France to greet him. He received them with exuberant joy, but the excitement was too much for him; a blood vessel in the lungs burst, and he died in less than fifteen minutes. His numerous friends in Sydney will not fail to sympathise with his widow, who, with their adopted child, purposes to return to France.

Musical works:

Grand march Advance Australia (1879)

Exhibition march (Adelaide: S. Marshall, [188-])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/26478410 

Les avares no. 3 (song) (The Australian magazine no. 2 music supplement) (Sydney: E. Cyril Haviland, 1880)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/27203708 

Messe solennelle (à 4 voix et orchestre) ([?]: Lissarrague, [?])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/25494827 

Other works:

"On music (lecture by M. Jules Meilen)", Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales 12 (1878), 281-92

http://archive.org/stream/journalandproce11walegoog#page/n356/mode/2up

Bibliography and resources:

"Meilhan, Jules (?-1882)", Obituaries Australia

http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/meilhan-jules-16797 

MEILLON, Teresa (Mrs. John MEILLON; Mrs. Theo BOESEN) - see main entry Teresa CURTIS

Musician, pianist, pupil of Boulanger, piano teacher

MELBA, Nellie (Helen Porter MITCHELL; Mrs. Charles ARMSTONG; Madame MELBA)

Musician, soprano vocalist

Born Richmond, VIC, 19 May 1861
Died Darlinghurst, NSW, 23 February 1931

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-505278 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

Bibliography and resources:

Jim Davidson, "Melba, Dame Nellie (1861-1931)", Australian dictionary of biography 10 (1986)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/melba-dame-nellie-7551/text13175

MELVILLE, Eliza (Eliza MELVILLE)

Actor, vocalist

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1859-60

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Star (3 March 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66334334 

[Advertisement], The Star (18 January 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72464424 

MELVILLE, Henry (Henry Saxelby WINTLE; Henry MELVILLE)

Journalist, newspaper proprietor and editor, playwright, songwriter, author

Born 29 October 1802; baptised St. Alban, Wood Street, City of London, 12 February 1811; son of Samuel WINTLE (d, 1806) and Jane Harriot SAXELBY (d. 1851)
Died London, England, 22 December 1873, aged "71/72"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Melville+1802-1873 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-617344 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

1811, baptisms from the register of St. Alban Wood Street; register 1800-1812; London Metropolitan Archives, Dl/A/E/060/Ms11150

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4820269:1624 (PAYWALL)

Henry Saxelby Son of Samuel and Jane Harriot Wintle Born the 29 October 1802 Baptized 12 February 1811

ASSOCIATIONS: His parents married at St. George's, Southwark, on 30 July 1786; he was probably their last child; his elder brother Samuel James Wintle (born 25 January 1797) died in Sydney, NSW, 19 October 1854;
see "DEATH", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (6 November 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2239768 

"DEATHS", Weekly Examiner [Launceston, TAS] (14 February 1874), 19

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233292749 

MELVILLE. - On December 22, at Ladbroke Crescent, London, Henry Saxelby Melville, aged 72. He was formerly proprietor of the Colonial Times newspaper, Hobart Town, and was In this colony a few years ago.

MELVILLE, James (James MELVILLE; J. MELVILLE; Mr. MELVILLE; alias of James MUNRO or MUNROE)

Equestrian, circus performer and manager

Active Sydney and NSW, 1851-56
Married Elizabeth Louisa MILLS, 1854
Died New York, NY, USA, 1892, aged "55"

MELVILLE, Louisa (Elizabeth Louisa MILLS; alias Miss Louisa HOWARD; Miss HOWARD; Mrs. MELVILLE; Louisa MELVILLE; alias of Mrs. John MUNROE)

Theatrical dancer, equestrian, circus performer

? Born Hampshire, England, 24 December 1839 (? 1838)
Married James MUNRO (MELVILLE), Sydney, NSW, 1854
Died Baldwin, Ohio, USA, 22 March 1915, aged "75"

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 September 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12930559 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 August 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12957632 

"BIRTH", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (18 September 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60196106 

September 16th, at Phillip-street, the wife of J. Melville Munroe, equestrian, of a son.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank J. Melville (son)

[Advertisement], The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser [NSW] (4 August 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118308619 

"ARRIVAL OF A CIRCUS TROUPE", Sacramento Daily Union [CA, USA] (23 March 1857), 3

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18570323.2.14 

Last evening Mr. Melville and family, the equestrian, with his well known troupe, arrived from Valparaiso on the ship Hindoo, after a very successful tour through South America. His horses are said to be in good condition. He will doubtless soon give performances in this city.

[Advertisement], Weekly Butte Record (18 April 1857), 3

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=WBR18570418.2.28.3 

NATIONAL CIRCUS . . .
In addition to the force of artistes advertised in the bills of the day,
an engagement has been effected with MELVILLE'S CIRCUS TROUPE! Who have recently arrived from Australia.
This troupe consists in part of MR. JAMES MELVILLE, The great bareback rider.
MISS LOUISE MELVILLE, Who is admitted to be the "ne plus ultra" of equestrian equitations.
Harvey Adams, The Great Western Clown and performer,
YOUNG HERNANDEZ, The Rider of Riders etc.
If you would enjoy a hearty laugh COME TO THE CIRCUS . . .

[Adverisement], San Joaquin Republican (27 September 1857), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SRP18570927.2.7.3 

"MELVILLE IN NEW YORK", Sacramento Daily Union (8 April 1858), 4

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18580408.2.20 

The New York News has the following: The Broadway is outdoing anything that has ever before been attempted in the equestrian line. James Melville, well known in California, is taking the town by storm, with his marvellously daring acts. He now rides with two boys on the bare back of his spirited steed . . .

"THE AMERICAN CIRCUS. COMPILED FOR THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, BY CHESS. L. BRIARMEAD", New York Clipper (17 April 1875), 2

https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18750417.2.4 

. . . Although it is rather a later date than I have been dealing with, I will close with Mabies Winter Garden, Chicago, for 1862, which happens to come to my hand. The menagerie was composed of ten cages, including Langworthy's performing animals, and the gymnastic elephants, introduced by Stewart Craven. The circus was composed of Mme. Louisa Melville . . .

"THE CLIPPER'S CIRCUS RECORD FOR 1875", New York Clipper (17 April 1875), 1 supplement

https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18750417.2.1 

Bibliography and resources:

James Munro Melville, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167057569/james-munro-melville 

Newspaper cutting:

NEW YORK, Nov. 19. - James Munro Melville died on Thursday at his home, 207 West Twenty-Fourth street. Ten years ago he was a famous circus rider. He was born October 14, 1835, at Inverness, Scotland. He was a personal friend of Barnum, and he was undoubtedly one of the best bareback equestrians in the United States.

Louise M. Melville, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25610815/louise-m.-melville 

Mark St. Leon, "Olympians of the Antipodes: sport and Australian circus, 1833-2000", Sporting Traditions 25/2 (2008), 21–39

https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/ielapa.200900965 (PAYWALL)

. . . My father and all his brothers were boatmen . . . I was born in Inverness, Scotland, but was carried to Australia when 18 months old. There I was soon put in a boat, and, when I was only 16 years of age, won a two-and-a-half-mile race in a shell boat, and shortly after acted as coxswain with a crew which won 19 races out of 21 at Sydney. But boating was not in my line and I liked horses and the circus better, and so my father . . . apprenticed me to learn to be a horse-rider. (in Alfred Trumble, A spangled world; or, Life with the circus (New York, Richard K. Fox, 1883))

William L. Slout, Olympians of the Sawdust circle: a biographical dictionary of the ninteenth century American circus (San Bernardino, CA: Borgo Press, 2009)

https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36523544 

MELVILLE, JAMES MUNRO [r. n. James Munroe or Munro]. (October 14, 1835 - November 17, 1892.)
One of the most famous bareback riders in the world. Born at Inverness, Scotland. Accompanied his parents to Australia where he joined a circus, 1851, in Sydney and became an apprentice to John Malcolm; made his debut the following year, billed as "Mr. Munro." By 20 years of age, had mastered the art of bareback riding. Married Elizabeth Louise Mills (Miss Howard), equestrienne, in Sydney, July 29, 1854. Astley's Amphitheatre, Melbourne, 1855. Same year, went to Valparaiso, Chile, with Rolla Rossiter, a celebrated slack wire performer, and toured South America. First engagement in the United States, Lee & Bennett (Bennett was a California banker), San Francisco, 1856; made NYC debut, 1857, old Bowery Theatre under the management of VanAmburgh & Co . . . proprietor, Melville's Australian Circus, 1864 . . . last ring appearance may have been with Melville-Hamilton, 1891. He and wife, Louise, were the parents of 5: Frank, George and Alexander Melville were all circus riders. Died at his residence, 207 W. 34th Street, NYC, age 57.

MELVYN, James Hadock (James Hadock MELVYN; J. H. MELVYN)

Musician, minstrel (Christy Minstrels), vocalist, violinist, viola player, teacher of music

Born Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, c.1836
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, January 1863
Died Launceston, TAS, 1 March 1876

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Hadock+Melvyn+d1876 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 January 1863), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6483084

"CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS", Freeman's Journal (6 May 1863), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115426894

"CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS", The Mercury (12 June 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8818416

"GRAND CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Cornwall Chronicle (4 September 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66025540

"DEATH OF MR. ANTHONY NISH", The Cornwall Chronicle (16 December 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66071399

Anthony Nish, born in the Gallowgate, Newcastle-on-Tyne, was a schoolfellow of Mr. J. H. Melvyn, now of Launceston, and they were members of the same choir. Nish went to America when young and returned to England with the original Christy Minstrels- managed by Rayner and Pierce. They were joined by Mr. Melvyn and made a brilliant and highly successful tour through the three kingdoms, and then went on the continent. They had the honor of performing before the late Emperor Maximilian at the Tulleries.

"CHRISTY MINSTRELS", Launceston Examiner (8 May 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article52899155

"THE LATE J. H. MELVYN", Launceston Examiner (2 March 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37139973

"DEATH OF MR. J. H. MELVYN", The Cornwall Chronicle (3 March 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72524759

For some months Mr. James Hadock Melvyn, the well-known professor of music, has been in failing health, and on Wednesday he died at his residence in the Quadrant. Mr. Melvyn first arrived here as a member of the Original Christy Minstrels, and about ten years ago he returned, accompanied by late late Mr. Linley Norman and Miss Liddle. Both gentlemen settled here, following the musical profession. Mr. Melvyn was for years choir master of the choirs at Trinity and St. Paul's churches, Launceston. He was leader of one Launceston Choral Society, and of the Orpheus Musical Union. He has taught ladies in the highest families in the northern districts in singing. He has taken a leading part in very many of the best concerts given in Launceston. Having been a choir singer when a boy at, we believe, the Durham Cathedral, he was passionately fond of high class church music. He conducted the music at the opening of the new Protestant Church at Evandale, and the Church of Holy Trinity at Westbury. Mr. Melvyn had been a most successful puller at regattas in the old country, having been born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, and he was possessed at the time of his death of seven silver cups and trophies, which he valued highly as testimonials of his prowess in his younger days. We believe he never married, or probably his life would have been prolonged far beyond the age at which he died 40 years. He has been present at every regatta at Launceston, Longford, and Perth, except the last one, since he took up his abode here. Mr. Melvyn was a genial, kind hearted, amiable man. A gentleman who never said a word or performed an act offensive to any of the numerous delicate minded young ladies he had the honor to teach the art of singing. Of all the wide range of friends and acquaintances Mr. Melvyn made in this colony, we believe not one will hear of his decease without feeling a pang of regret . . .

"THE LATE J. H. MELVYN", Launceston Examiner (4 March 1876), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37140041 

MENGE, John (Johann MENGE; John MENGE)

Musical amateur, mineralogist

Active Adelaide, SA, c. 1847

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1469573 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Observer (28 August 1847), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158924825 

On Thursday evening last, the Albert Lodge of Oddfellows held their anniversary dinner, at the "Queen's Head," North Adelaide, kept by Brother J. P. Schmedth . . . The influenza rendered the singing less pleasing than usual, but some German airs were well sung, and Mr. John Menge the celebrated Professor of Mineralogy, who was accidentally present, expaciated upon the advantages of making the art of singing a subject of scholastic tuition. When we look at the creditable manner in which almost every German present was able to take his part in the music upon this occasion, contrasted with the miserable deficiency of the vocal powers of Englishmen, we agree with him that the art should be so far encouraged as to make it a part of every educational course of instruction. The utmost good feeling prevailed throughout, and the Chairman vacated his seat about ten o'clock.

MENK-MEYER, Florence = Florence Menk MEYER

MENZIES, Maggie (Maggie MENZIES) = Madame ELMBLAD

MERCANTE, Isoline (Isoline MERCANTE)

Musician, soprano vocalist (pupil of Madame Sara Flower and Mr. Coleman Jacobs)

Active Melbourne, VIC, May 1861 to April 1863

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (3 May 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5699869

[News], The Argus (4 May 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5699898

The event of the evening was the successful debut of Miss Isoline Mercante. Her appearance and manner are decidedly engaging, at her voice is a rich soprano, clear and bell-like in its tones, and which, with practice, will probably acquire great power an[d] brilliancy . . . As a ballad singer, Miss Mercante will certainly become deservedly popular, but we shall look for great results from the continuance of her studies. Mr. C. Jacobs accompanied Miss Mercante on the pianoforte.

"SUMMARY FOR EUROPE. MUSIC, THE OPERA, &c.", The Argus (25 October 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6480621

[News], The Argus (24 April 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6485261

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Coleman Jacobs (pianist)

MERCER, George (George MERCER; G. MERCER; Mr. MERCER)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, bookseller, stationer, carpenter, joiner

Born Liverpool, England, 7 November 1820; baptised St. Andrew, Toxteth Park, 10 December 1820; son of Robert MERCER and Mary DAGNALL
Married Isabela BUTTERWORTH (1827-1897), St. John's, Liverpool, England, 17 December 1848
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 December 1851 (per Eagle, from Liverpool)
Died Geelong, VIC, 4 March 1898

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Mercer+1820-1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Eagle, from Liverpool, 18 September 1851, for Port Adelaide and Port Phillip, 24 December 1851; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FC5616-F96C-11E9-AE98-D185E5E909BF?image=38 (DIGITISED)

. . . Geo. Mercer / 28 [sic] // Isabella / 26 // Robert / 2 . . .

MERCHANT, Mary Ann (Mary Ann MERCHANT; Mrs. Charles FORREST; "Mrs. William SKEY")

Dancer, actor

Born Launceston, VDL (TAS), 27 September 1837; baptised St. John's, Launceston, 27 December 1837; daughter of George MERCHANT and Margaret REDDIE (Mrs. BASS)
Married Charles FORREST, Launceston, TAS, 9 March 1853 (aged "17")
Married (? common law) William SKEY (1832-1880), VIC, by c. 1857
Died McCallums Creek, VIC, 14 July 1863

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mary+Ann+Merchant+Skey+1837-1863 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ASSOCIATIONS: Caroline Merchant, possibly her sister, was (? common law) wife of James Richard Kenney (actor, stonemason)

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. John's Launceston in the county of Cornwall in the year 1837; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1085698; RGD32/1/2/ no 8025

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1085698 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-2/RGD32-1-2-P413 (DIGITISED)

No. 180 / 8025 / 27th December 1837 / [born] 27th September 1837 / Mary Ann [duaghter of] / George Merchant and Margaret Bass / Launceston / Shoemaker . . .

1853, marriages in the district of Launceston; 9 March 1853; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:849645; RGD37/1/12 no 1144

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/849646 

https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-12/RGD37-1-12P442 (DIGITISED)

No. 284 / 1144 / March 9th 1853 at the residence of Mrs. Charles Fields, Charles Street, Launceston /
Charles Forrest / 24 / Gentleman / . . . bachelor /
Mary Ann Merchant / 17 / - / . . . spinster / . . .

"OPENING OF THE ATHENAEUM", The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (26 October 1858), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240894866 

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . . . MR. WALLERSTEIN'S BENEFIT", The Kyneton Observer (30 October 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240894896 

The benefit given last evening by the ladies of Kyneton to Mr. Wallerstein was, as might be expected, attended by a large audience. The newly opened hall of the Athenaeum was graced by the presence of a number of ladies, and the entertainment reflected much credit upon the amateurs who took part in the proceedings. The Misses Merchant are specially deserving of being mentioned, as having contributed much towards the pleasure of the evening . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henri Wallerstein (musician)

[News], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (8 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253523765 

A melancholy case of burning occurred at McCallum's Creek yesterday, about 1 o'clock. The wife of Mr. Wm. Skey, miner, while engaged in culinary operations, by some mischance set fire to her clothes. She ran out into the air screaming frightfully, and enveloped in flames, and had it not been for the prompt assistance Constable Madigan, whose attention was attracted by her screams, she must undoubtedly have been burned to death, but the constable, promptly immersing her in a water-hole convenient, extinguished the flames. Dr. Barnes was quickly in attendance, and did all that medical aid could effect for the sufferer's relief. As it is, she now lies in a most precarious state. Unhappily, Mrs. Skey is near her confinement.

Inquest, Mary Ann Skey, McCallum's Creek, 15 July 1863; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/CCDF3C84-F1B4-11E9-AE98-3F55CBFF416D?image=1 (DIGITISED)

[News], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (17 July 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253524118 

An inquest was held on Wednesday, by Dr. Laidman, the district coroner, at McCallum's Creek, on the body of Mary Ann Skey, who died on the previous day from severe injuries caused by her clothes catching fire. The particulars of this sad case have already appeared in our paper of the 8th instant, and the evidence now adduced corroborated the report with which we were furnished. Police Constable Michael Madigan deposed that he was at the Camp near deceased's tent on the 7th instant, when he heard screams, and saw deceased in flames, and running about in the open air. He ran to her, and succeeded in putting her in a water-hole near, and afterwards took her to her tent and placed her in charge of his wife, and some neighbours. She was badly burnt, and explained that her clothes caught fire by going too near a stove. Mr. G. F. Barnes, surgeon, proved that he attended Mrs. Skey, and found her burned on the chest, back, and neck; that he applied the usual remedies, but could not save her life. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the circumstances.

MEREDITH, John (John MEREDITH; Mr. MEREDITH)

Actor, theatrical manager, vocalist

Born ? England, c. 1801
? Married Amelia FOSTER, St. Benet Fink, London, 10 April 1829
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1832
Died Sydney, NSW, 3 November 1852, aged "51"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Meredith+actor+d1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MEREDITH, Amelia Matilda (Amelia Matilda ? FOSTER; Mrs. John MEREDITH)

Actor

Died Sydney, NSW, 27 October 1852, aged "51"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Amelia+Meredith+d1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Currency Lad (18 May 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252636380 

THEATRE ROYAL, SYDNEY.
ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1833, BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF
MR. MEREDITH, Will be performed for the first time at this Theatre, Colman's highly celebrated Comedy in Three Acts, with new Dresses, Scenery, and Decorations, CALLED
Incle and Yarico
IN WHICH HE WILL INTRODUCE THE SONG, OF
THE QUEEN OF OTAHEITE . . .
The truly laughable and side-splitting Duet OF,
POLLY HOPKINS AND TOMMY TOMKINS,
BY MRS. LOVE & MR. MEREDITH . . .

[Advertisement], The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch (26 August 1836), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203145257 

Theatre Royal,
HOBART TOWN
Mr. G. H. PECK'S NIGHT
On Saturday Evening, August 27, 1836, The Public is respectfully informed that Evening's Entertainment will be the greatest treat of the Season, and the attention of the Patrons of the Drama is earnestly invited.
The PEDLAR'S ACRE OR THE Wife of Seven Husbands . . .
AFTER WHICH A
MELANGE
Of Vocal and Instrumental Music; in which some Amateurs of celebrity have kindly offered their assistance.
OVERTURE, ANACREON.
Song, Maid of Judah - Mr[s]. TAYLOR.
Song, Chapter of Accidents - Mr. MEREDITH.
Solo, Flute (Swiss Air with Variations) - Mr. RElCHENBERG.
Song, the Gipsey Prince - Mr. FALCHON.
Recitation, Bucks have at ye all, in character - Mrs. MEREDITH . . .

"FUNERAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 October 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12941141 

The friends of Mr. John Meredith are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late wife, Amelia Matilda, to their resting place this Evening, at 3 o'clock; the funeral to proceed from her late residence, Goulburn-street West. C. DALEY, Undertaker. 29th October, 1852.

"DIED", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 November 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12941282 

On 3rd November, Mr. John Meredith, aged fifty-one years. Mr. Meredith was one of the first who established Theatricals in this colony, he was much and deservedly respected by a numerous circle of acquaintances.

MERETON, Thomas (Thomas MERETON; Mr. MERETON; probably a stage name; ? WALKER)

Actor, vocalist, comic, theatrical manager

Active Melbourne, NSW (VIC), December 1842 (en route to Sydney)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1843 (per Posthumous, from London, August, via Melbourne, 10-25 December)
Died (in the wreck of the Monumental City), 15 May 1853

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Mereton+d1853 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ASSOCIATIONS: Gibson and Hannah Stubbs (actors, also died in the wreck of the Monumental City)

MERETON, Christiana (Christiana WILKES; Christina; ? [1, common law] Mrs. Thomas MERETON; "Mrs. MERETON"; [2] Mrs. William HARWARD; Mrs. HARWARD)

Actor, theatrical manager

Born Bermondsey, Surrey, England, 22 September 1814; baptised St. Mary, Rotherhithe, 25 November 1814; daughter of Andrew WILKES (c. 1785-1850) and Christiana CANA (1782-1858)
Married (1, common law) Thomas MERETON, England, by 1843
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1843 (per Posthumous, from London, August, via Melbourne, 10-25 December)
Married (2) William HARWARD, Scots church, Geelong, VIC, 17 July 1852
Died Collingwood, VIC, 29 October 1894, aged "79/80"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Christiana+Wilkes+Mereton+Harward+1814-1894 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MERETON, Christiana (Christiana MERETON; Miss C. MERETON; Miss MERETON; also Miss HARWARD)

Dancer

Born ? England, c. 1835-40; daughter of Christiana WILKES and ? Thomas MERETON
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 3 January 1843 (per Posthumous, from London, August, via Melbourne, 10-25 December)

MERETON, Julia (Julia MERETON; Juliet; performed as Miss Julia HARWARD; Mrs. Henry Stuart JERDAN)

Actor

Born ? by 1852; daughter of Thomas MERETON and Christiana WILKES
Active professionally by c. 1862 until 1874
Married Henry Stuart JERDAN, St. George's Presbyterian church, Sydney, NSW, 14 July 1874
Died Melbourne, VIC, 8 August 1904, aged "52"

Summary:

There is no record of Thomas Mereton in England prior to his arrival in Australia, and the only official record of him in the colonies is his will (1853) and probate (1853); it is possible that Mereton was an assumed surname.

He and Christiana Wilkes probably never married legally, although they had at least seven children, six of them still alive at the time of Thomas's death in 1853. In his will, of January 1853, naming only his children as beneficiaries, Thomas noted that he and Christiana were separated, and that she was already by then "the present wife" of William Harward.

She had formed a relationship with Harward in Adelaide in 1851, while she was appearing there at the theatre with one of her daughters, the dancer "Miss Mereton" (probably the eldest Christiana). Together with Harward, they returned to Geelong in mid 1852. Confusingly, on a couple of Geelong bills in August 1852 she appeared as both Mrs. Mereton and Mrs. Harward, but thereafter, through the 1850s and 1860s, always as Mrs. Harward.

By new year 1851, Thomas had retired from the stage and was in business in Geelong as a leather and skin trader, and general dealer. In June 1852, he advertised that he was no longer responsible for any debts incurred by members of his family.

Thomas died in the wreck of steamer Monumental City in May 1853, along with the actors Gibson and Hannah Stubbs.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Saint Mary Rotherhithe in the county of Surrey in the year 1814; register 1813-44, page 123; London Metropolitan Archives, P71/Mry/015

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/5516917:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 977 / 1814 Nov'r 25 / Born 22nd Sept'r 1814 / Christiana D. of / Andrew & Christiana / Wilkes / Salisbury Street Bermondsey / Mariner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Rickers Wilkes married Christiana Cana at St. Katherine by the Tower on 5 February 1801; Christiana Cana, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Cana, was baptised at St. Giles in the Fields on 16 June 1782

Melbourne, NSW (VIC) (9 to 25 December 1842):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (10 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008287 

December 9. - Posthumas [sic], barque, 390 tons, Milner, master, from Gravesend 22nd August. Passengers, cabin . . . Mrs. Wyatt, child and servant . . . Intermediate for Sydney . . . Mr. and Mrs. Deering and child, Mr. and Mrs. Mereton and four children, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and six children; and six in the steerage. Were, Brothers & Co., agents.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Wyatt (manager); Henry Deering (actor) John Gordon Griffiths (actor)

"THEATRICALS", Melbourne Times (17 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226925209 

Thursday night last, as we anticipated, proved the most attractive since the commencement of theatricals in this province. The entertainments were selected for the benefit of Mr. Burgin, and also for the purpose of introducing to a Melbourne audience three new dramatic stars from the London Union Theatres - and we are quite sure from the crowded state of the house, that theatricals would flourish in the province, provided a talented company Was engaged! The first piece was a domestic drama, called Loves Frailties, in which Mr. Deering from the Queen's Theatre, London, sustained the part of Lubin, the principal character in the piece, in a style that drew down vehement bursts of applause from the audience. The character of Old Green well was sustained by Mr Mereton, also from the London Theatres in a very able manner . . .
THE LONDON ACTORS. - We are glad to announce to the public, that Mr. and Mrs. Mereton and Mr. Deering have kindly consented to appear on Monday next, being for the benefit of Mr. McMillan, it being their last appearance on this stage.

ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Burgin (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Melbourne venue);
see also "OLD TIME THEATRICALS", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (19 June 1886), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208563431 

. . . About this time three new artists from England arrived. The Port Phillip Herald, of the 20th December, 1842, thus alludes to them,
"The Theatre. This place of public amusement has been crowded the last three nights to witness the performances of Mr. and Mrs. Mereton, and Mr. Henry Deering, from the London Theatres, who arrived in the ship Posthumous, on their way to Sydney. Of Mr. Mereton, we'cannot say any thing favorable, he asperates the H in so shocking a manner that he mars every part he attempts. Of his wife, however, we can speak highly, to a good figure, handsome face, and fine clear voice, she adds considerable talent, and plays excellently well in both tragedy and comedy, but greatly excels in the former. She will doubtless take the lead on the Sydney stage. Her appearance as Clari, 'the Maid of Milan,' was very efficient and auspicious. Mrs. Mereton throughout the play was received with thunders of applause from all parts of the house . . .

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (17 December 1842), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225012531 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . THIS EVENING, December 17th,
will be performed the celebrated nautical drama, entitled BLACK EYED SUSAN.
When the part of William will be sustained by MR. DEERING, and Susan by MRS. MERETON, Natbrain by MR. DEERING.
A Song - By MR. DEERING.
To conclude with THE INNKEEPER OF ABBERVILLE, in which the above Lady and Gentlemen will make their last appearance in Australia Felix . . .
G. BUCKINGHAM, Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Buckingham (actor, manager)

Sydney, NSW (1 January 1843 to late 1845):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (2 January 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37114967

From Port Phillip, the same day [yesterday], having left the 25th ultimo, the barque Posthumous, 390 tons, Captain Milner, with part of her original cargo. Passengers . . . Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, and servant . . . Intermediate - Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, and two children; Mr. and Mrs. Merton, and four children; Mr. and Mrs. Deering, and child; Mr. and Mrs. Iredale, and fourteen in the steerage.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Colonial Observer (4 January 1843), 724

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226361669 

3. - The barque Posthumous, Captain Milne, from Port Phillip, having left the :25th December, with a general cargo. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt; and servant . . . Intermediate - Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Merton [sic] and four children, Mr. and Mrs. Deering and one child . . .

"THEATRICALS", The Australian (4 January 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37117489 

Mr. Wyatt arrived yesterday in the Posthumous, from England, via Port Phillip, and has brought with him a large accession of theatrical talent, which will form a new source of attraction to the frequenters of the Victoria. They consist of Mr. Griffith, (Manager,) Mrs. Griffith, Mr. Deering, and Mr. and Mrs. Mereton. Mr. and Mrs. M. appeared at the Theatre at Melbourne, during their stay in that Province, and we are glad to see the press generally speak favourably, of their merits.

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

"THEATRICALS", Australasian Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (19 January 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31738601 

TWO more of the new performers who accompanied Mr. Wyatt from London have made their debut this week, in a pretty little drama entitled The Old House at Home. The new members of the Thespian corps are Mr. and Mrs. Mereton, the latter of whom sustained the principal female character of the piece in a very creditable manner, and will no doubt, after a little practice, become a valuable addition to the company. The character sustained by Mr. Mereton was one not calculated to give anything like a correct idea of his dramatic powers, and we must decline giving a decided opinion of his merits as an actor, until we have seen more of him.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (3 February 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12420065 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . MR. KNOWLES . . .
HIS BENEFIT . . . on MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6 . . .
Song, The Miser's Man, for the first time, by Mr. Mereton . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad Knowles (actor)

MUSIC: The miser's man [Oh dear these are shocking hard times] (comic song)

"THEATRICALS", The Satirist and Sporting Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (8 April 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228065475 

. . . Mrs. Mereton's benefit will take place on Monday evening [10 April] - the pieces are happily chosen, as will be seen by the advertisement in another column. This lady and her husband are excellent performers, and this, combined with the fact of their being strangers, surely entitles them to the patronage of the Sydney public . . .

"THEATRICALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 November 1843), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12420362 

On Tuesday last [14 November], Messrs. Torning, Deering, and Mereton, belonging to the Victoria Theatre, were brought before the Bench on the complaint of Mr. Lazar, the Manager of the Company, on a charge of having broken the Queen's peace by threatening to strike the complainant. From the evidence given, it appeared that the defendants, while standing in the vicinity of the Theatre Treasury, imagined they heard the complainant telling the proprietor that they were snobs, and never had played in respectable houses at home. The defendants had also heard the complainant insinuate, that a gold watch, lately stolen from the Theatre, was still in the possession of the Company. It was alleged in defence that all that took place was a challenge to fight out the affair if Mr. Lazar chose to become the assailant; and that they had each, in violation of the agreements on which they had emigrated, been all but thrown on the world without the means of support, in consequence of the complainant's conduct to them as performers. Mr. Brenan, who heard the case, having intimated that it would be dismissed, unless the complainant was prepared with evidence to show that he apprehended danger in future, the latter deposed to that fact, when each defendant was ordered to enter into his own recognizances, in £50, to keep the peace towards the complainant.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); Andrew Torning (actor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 December 1844), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12410357 

NOTICE. To Mr. and Mrs. Mereton, formerly of the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, and late of Croft's Amphitheatre, Goulburn.
TAKE NOTICE, that I shall proceed against you in the Court of Requests, for the district of Sydney, for the recovery of the sum of £10 8s. 3d., for board and lodging and cash lent you during your stay at my house, in consequence of the clandestine manner in which you left, after having promised to remain in this town for the purpose of taking a second benefit, in order to satisfy my claim against you as above mentioned.
D. P. ROWLEY. Goulburn, December 4.

Melbourne and Geelong, NSW (VIC) (by May 1845 to late 1846):

"MASONIC BESPEAK", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (31 May 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812693 

On Thursday evening the lodges of Port Phillip (four in number) attended the Queen's Theatre in honor to Brother J. T Smith, the proprietor . . . The spirited proprietor seems determined to lose no opportunity of rendering the theatre worthy the patronage of the public, and has just concluded an engagement with Mr. and Mrs. Mereton, from the Sydney Theatre, who are to appear for the first time on Monday night. Mrs. Mereton is a lady of great ability as an actress, and ranks second to none in the colonies. She is therefore a valuable acquisition to our stage. Of Mr. Mereton we cannot say so much, whatever his pretensious may be he certainly has not the ability or education for an actor, unless indeed he be vastly improved since we saw him at the old theatre, about two years ago; however the audience who are the sole judges of these matters will be able to decide that knotty point on Monday night, and we hope there will be a numerous one to do so.

"ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. THE QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL. To the Editor of the . . .", Port Phillip Gazette (7 June 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810108 

. . . In addition to the standing corps dramatique of Melbourne, on Monday evening [2 June] Mrs. and Mr. Mereton, from the Sydney stage, made their first appearance in the Queen Street Theatre. Mrs. Mereton appears to have a considerable knowledge of stage business; and, what is better, she seems to possess some very essential requisites for a good actress - a good voice - a clear intonation - ease without dulness - and spirit without effrontery . . . Of Mr. Mereton we have little to say in approbation, and it is always more gratifying to ingenuous crticim to refer to beauties and excellence, than to point out indifference and blemishes. His performance of "Hal Hardinbrass" had nothing in it very striking or effective. His comic song "The Miser's Man," is a caricature on comedy; he overwhelms it with grotesque action and grimace, which
"Though it make the unskillful laugh,
Cannot but make the Judicious grieve" . . .

Launceston and Hobart, VDL (TAS) (by November 1846 to late 1847):

"STUBBS'S BENEFIT", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDL(TAS)] (18 November 1846), 891

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65941802 

This worthy young man and his spouse come before the public to morrow evening as suitors for favor and patronage . . . and no one who has not seen the newly arrived performers Mr. and Mrs. Mereton, and Mr. Chambers and son, should stay away from the Olympic to morrow night.

ASSOCIATIONS: Gibson and Hannah Stubbs (actors); Joseph Chambers senior and junior (dancers); Olympic Theatre (Launceston venue)

"Theatre", The Hobart Town Herald and Total Abstinence advocate [VDL (TAS)] (10 February 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article264689363 

. . . Mrs. Mereton takes her Benefit tomorrow evening (Thursday). This lady truly merits the patronage of the public; her exertion to please have been unceasing. In fact, to her excellent support Mr. King mainly owed his succes, the round of characters she sustained being nearly all new; domestic drama is decidedly the lady's forte. We auticipate a rich treat and a bumper house.

ASSOCIATIONS: Morton King (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

"THE THEATRE", The Courier [Hobart, VCL (TAS)] (24 February 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2972589 

. . . It was announced that, from the inclement weather, and other unfavourable circumstances, the benefit of Mrs. Mereton, a short time ago, having proved unprofitable, she will give her friends another opportunity of evincing their regard, by affording their patronage to-morrow evening, when she will take a second benefit. The performances announced are of more than ordinary attraction, and we wish this deserving actress the success which she merits. A particular feature in the bill is the representation of the first act of Richard the Third - Richard, by Mrs. Mereton.

"THEATRICAL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, VDl (TAS) (10 March 1847), 196

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943223 

On Monday Evening the "corps dramatique" commenced their campaign for the season in Launceston; time will only permit as to make a brief report. We cannot however pass by the very efficient manner in which the orchestral department is conducted by Mr. G. F. Duly: although the number in limited yet the music is really excellent owing to the arrangements and the well known talent of the parties. "The Jewess" was the opening piece. Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Mereton who sustained the principal characters acquitted thetnselves admirably . . . Mrs. Clarke has made a decided improvement. We understand Duke will remain during the season to give scenic effect to several new pieces, which Mrs. Clarke with her usual activity and desire to please intends to produce in succession . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anne Remens Clarke (actor, vocalist, proprietor and manager of the Hobart and Launceston company); George Herbert Rogers (actor); William Charles Duke (scene painter)

"LAUNCESTON . . . THEATRICAL", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (23 March 1847), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8760300 

We are sorry to observe that this well conducted place of amusement has not been so well supported as the endeavours of the lessee deserve. We can only account for the limited attendance during the part week to the dulness which generally exists after the Races . . . The pieces throughout the week have been admirably performed, and we should not do justice to Mr. Mereton if we omitted mentioning the display of histrionic ability exhibited by that gentleman in the part of Rolamo the father of Clari in the Maid of Milan - the applause he received was richly merited. The part of Clari was admirably sustained by Mrs. Mereton . . . [Cornwall Chronicle].

"THEATRICAL", The Cornwall Chronicle (3 April 1847), 264

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943457 

The snug little "Olympic" has been thoroughly cleansed and put into order during the week, and the position of the side slips altered, for the purpose of enlarging tbe pit, and meeting the wishes of tbe public. It is worth while to visit the Theatre, if only to see how much it has improved. Unqualified approbation was ex pressed at Wednesday night's performances. We had underrated Mr. Mereton'a talents until that evening, when his acting as Greenland, the farmer, in the "Old House at Home" was enthusiastically cheered throughout the piece. Mr. Mereton's exertions at so short a notice were creditable to his feeling and his genius, of which the audience seemed entirely sensible. With the exception of "the house being rayther too small for his voice" we could discover no one failing in the character . . .

"MRS. MERETON'S BENEFIT", The Cornwall Chronicle (15 May 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65943137 

In the programme for Monday evening's performances, a novel entertainment is announced . . . "The Youthful Days of William tbe Fourth" . . . The Prince (sixteen years of age) will be personated by Mrs. Mereton, who takes her benefit on that night . . . By desire, an act of the play of "the Stranger" will be given, Mrs. Mereton taking the celebrated part of Mrs. Haller. A comic song by Mr. Mereton, and several well-selected dances, will be followed by a farce called "Kill or Cure. or a Trip to the Races." We hope the sympathies of tbe Launceston public for a deserving actress and numerous family of young children will produce a bumper house for Mrs. Mereton, to whom, we believe a good benefit will ba very acceptable. We ought not to omit, that under the new management Mr. Rolfe is conductor, and Mr. Howson leader of the orchestra, assisted by several of the band of the 11th regiment.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor, new stage manager); Thomas Rolfe (conductor); Francis Howson (leader); Band of the 11th Regiment (military)

"MRS. MERETON'S BENEFIT", The Cornwall Chronicle (19 May 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65941728 

We have not seen so crowded and respectable an audience at this place of amusement since the season commenced. The evident desire to sanction the new and improved management, and to reward the exertions and merits of a deserving actress, brought crowds of persons to the house long before the time of commencement, and we congratulate Mrs. Mereton on attracting to the "Olympic" nearly a Forty pounds' house, an unprecedented amount for a long time since. The performances gave unlimited satisfaction . . . Mrs. Mereton's "Mrs. Haller" an admirable specimen of tragic genius . . . Through the kind permission of Lieut. Col. Bloomfield, a portion of the Band of the 11th aided the orchestral performances, and were much applauded . . .

"ALBERT THEATRE", Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS) (27 August 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8761208 

This very neat place of public amusement will open on Monday next, under the management of Mr. Mereton, and with a judicious selection of entertainments. Mr. and Mrs. Mereton are a "host in themselves," and we are informed, it is the intention of the manager to produce only such pieces as can be well performed by the company. The Theatre has been newly fitted up and tastefully decorated, while every attention to the comfort and accommodation of the audience has been most carefully considered. Mr. Mereton has our best wishes for that success, which we doubt not he will most assiduously exert himself to merit.

ASSOCIATIONS: Albert Theatre (Hobart venue)

Melbourne and Geelong, NSW (VIC) (by December 1847):

"QUEEN'S THEATRE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal [Melbourne, VIC (NSW)] (27 December 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223150735 

Mr. and Mrs. Mereton are engaged at this Theatre, and will make their appearance early in the week. Also Mr. Mereton's celebrated dog Dragon, whose performances in Hobart and Launceston have astonished the good folks there. We understood that these performers were engaged to join Mr. Hambleton's company at the new Victoria Theatre in Geelong, but it would appear we [were mis-]informed.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hambleton (actor, manager)

"WORTH SEEING", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (5 April 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226355182 

One of the most successful, and deservedly successful of Theatrical spectacles, entitled "Undine," was produced at the Queen's Theatre on Monday and yesterday evening, to crowded houses . . . Mrs. Mereton, Mrs. Avins, and Mr. Elrington, and the Chambers' were the "stars" of the spectacle. "Ondine" could not be better produced on the London boards where it would certainly have a brilliant run for the season . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Avins (actor); Richard Goodall Elrington (actor)

"BIRTH", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (30 May 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226353775 

On Sunday, May 28th, 1848, Mrs. Mereton, of the Queen's Theatre, Melbourne, of a daughter.

[Advertisement], The Melbourne Daily News (7 February 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226473570 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. MRS. MERETON returns her sincere thanks to her friends and the public general for their very liberal support on occasion of her benefit on Monday evening last, as well as to the Dand of the Total Abstinence Society for their kind assistance on the occasion.

"BIRTH", The Melbourne Daily News (8 September 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226324274 

Melbourne, September 5, Mrs. Mereton of a daughter.

"THEATRICAL CORPS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (20 October 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93136091 

The following professionals have been engaged by Mr. Elmes to the present time, as a company for the Theatre Royal. Mr. Chambers and family, Mr. Morton King, Mrs. Mereton, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron . . . Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs . . . This list comprises the chief available talent in Port Phillip . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Elmes (proprietor); Samson and Cordelia Cameron (actors); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

Adelaide, SA (Christiana and daughter only) (by May 1851 to early 1852):

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (9 May 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207006569 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Open every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Proprietors - Messrs. LAZAR and COPPIN . . .
It is most respectfully announced that MRS. MERETON, From the Sydney and Port Phillip Theatres,
will have the honor of making her First Appearance in the course of next week, in a Domestic Drama (never acted here) called ELLEN WAREHAM . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

"PORT ADELAIDE THEATRE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (22 December 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38436360 

We were glad, on Saturday night, to see that there are still some patrons of the drama left amongst us, and though times are bad, this elegant little place of amusement was tolerably well filled, though the audience were doomed to a partial disappointment. Mrs. Mereton not being able to appear in consequence of the death of one of her children . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Port Adelaide Theatre (venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (5 January 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38457516 

PORT ADELAIDE THEATRE. For the Benefit of the Manager, Mrs. Mereton.
TO-MORROW EVENING (Tuesday) will be performed FAINT HEART NEVER WON FAIR LADY.
Buy a Broom Dance, Miss C. Mereton. Comic Songs, Mr. Newson.
Wreath and other Dances, Miss Mereton.
Address to the Married and Single, Mrs. Mereton.
To conclude with the MAID OF POLAND. Maid of Poland, Mrs. Mereton.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Newson (vocalist)

"THE THEATRE", South Australian Register (14 May 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38462136 

Mr. Coppin's farewell benefit last night was attended by (probably) the largest number of persons ever seen within the walls of the Adelaide Theatre . . . It was a gratification to see him so well supported; Mrs. Mereton's acting was admirable for its spirit and truthfulness . . .

From mid 1852:

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (4 June 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91931144 

CAUTION. THE undersigned will not ne answerable for any debts contracted by any of his family.
THOMAS MERETON. Great Malop-street, Geelong.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (5 August 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91929578 

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . . THIS EVENING, AUG. 5 . . .
The Entertainments will commence with a Petite Comedy, never acted here, entitled TIME TRIES ALL; OR, The Friendly Merchants.
Mr. Leeson (the Friendly Merchant) - Mr. Coppin . . . Laura Leeson - Mrs. Mereton . . .
To be followed by the admired interlude of A DAY AFTER THE WEDDING . . .
Lady Elizabeth Freelove - Mrs. Harward . . .

See also [Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (13 August 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91930378 

Last will and testament, Thomas Mereton, 14 January 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/50C8D20C-F4EF-11E9-AE98-B1085C95704B?image=1 (DIGITISED - Will)

Geelong January 14th 1853 / I Thomas Mereton . . . do hereby give and bequeath all my Estate . . . to be equally divided between my children (by the present wife of Mr. Harward)
by name Christiane, Elizabeth, Juliet, James, William, Ondine and Mary (now Mrs. Holloway) and Sarah Needham . . . and I appoint Henry Deering and William Marwell both of Geelong my executors. / Thomas Mereton.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edmund Holloway (actor, son-in-law)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (18 June 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article94359101 

Monday, June 20th, 1853.
In consequence of the untimely decease of Mr. Mereton, in the Monumental City,
J. TANNOCK Has received instructions to sell by auction, without the slightest reserve, on Monday, June 20th, at 12 o'clock, sharp,
on the premises of the late Mr. Staubs, near the Lord Nelson Inn, Great Malop Street,
14 BALES CORKS, 3 Superior hearth rugs, 3 Bales lamp cotton or candlewick, About 1 ton of lead piping,
Accordians, Dresses, 65,000 Percussion caps, 2 Bores, window glass, carpet slippers
And a variety of sundries, the whole of which must be sold for whatever they bring in order to clear accounts. Terms - Cash.

See also "TOTAL WRECK OF THE MONUMENTAL CITY, STEAMER - THIRTY-THREE LIVES LOST", The Sydney Morning Herald (30 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12946274 

. . . It is our painful duty to narrate the total destruction of the above noble American steam packet, Captain W. H. Adams, commander, together with the loss of thirty three of the lives of the passengers and crew, occasioned by her running on a rock in Malagoutta Bay, at about a quarter to 4 o'clock, A.M., on Sunday, May 15, on her passage from Melbourne to Sydney . . . The number of persons, as far as could be ascertained, who unfortunately perished, was thirty-three. Amongst whom may bo mentioned Mr. snd Mrs. Stubbs, and child, Geelong . . .

Probate, Thomas Mereton, 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/CA852015-F1D9-11E9-AE98-2138D01C10FA?image=1 (DIGITISED)

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/78B23EDF-F1DB-11E9-AE98-015830C00DF0?image=1 (DIGITISED)

"THEATRE ROYAL", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (31 December 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article86413968 

Mr. Deering, with the most praiseworthy exertions, has engaged this place of amusement on Monday night, the 2nd of January, for the benefit of the six destitute children of the late unfortunae Mr. Thomas Mereton, who met his fate in the Monumental City. From the long connextions Mr. Mereton held with the colonial stage, the suddenness of the bereavemnent and the helpless condition of the orphans, perhaps philantrophy had never a more direct object to fulfil than upon this occasion.

"VICTORIA", Illustrated Sydney News (14 January 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63613894 

The Theatre Royal, Geelong, was engaged on Monday night, the 2nd instant, for the benefit of the six children of the late unfortunate Mr. Thomas Mereton, who perished in the Monumental City. It appears that Mr. Mereton had long been connected with the Colonial stage.

"CLARENCE THEATRE", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (14 October 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65714474 

. . . An old favorite with a new name, though not less welcome, Mrs. Harwood (late Mrs. Mereton) appears as Portia, in the Merchant of Venice, on Monday next. Miss Mereton is an accomplished danseuse, and also appears; while to the orchestra is consigned the unquestionable talent of Mr. Harwood on the cornet-a-piston.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clarence Theatre (Launceston venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Tasmanian Telegraph [Hobart, TAS] (23 March 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232805544 

Monday night was a great event for the Garrick Club. The Rob Roy was certainly a great improvement on the last performance . . . Helen McGregor as impersonated by Mrs. Harward was vigorous, pointed, and perfect. We have already stated that she is our Prima-Donna and are happy to repeat the expression, "she is the only Lady in this Island who could sustain the character - her voice was good, firm, resolute, and at the same time, the usual characteristic of modesty and unexcelled delineation of character, was effectively and truthfully pourtrayed in Diana Vernon, is to us a mystery - and why? - she appears to possess all the tact of an old actress: her excellent pronunciation the clearness of her delivery, the sweetness of her voice in the numerous songs incidental to the piece, require an especial notice; and that is, that she is the most advanced amateur we have had the honor to witness . . .

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (17 July 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13342716 

JERDAN - MERETON. - July 14, at St. George's Church, Sydney, by the Rev. G. Sutherland, Henry Stuart Jordan, second son of the late William Jerdan, Esq., M.A., M.R.S.L., and corresponding member of the Royal Academy of Madrid, to Julia Mereton, daughter of the late Mr. Mereton, of Melbourne.

"In Memoriam", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (29 December 1888), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193401834 

In Memoriam. Daniels. - In sorrowful remembrance of Elizabeth Mereton Daniels, who died 23th December, 1887, the dearly loved sister of Mrs. Chirk-Gray, and daughter of Mrs. W. Harward, late of Wellington-street, Collingwood.

"MISSING FRIENDS", The Brisbane Courier [QLD] (11 May 1892), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3541680 

HARWARD, Christina, was last heard of ten years ago in Melbourne. Sister Mary.

1894, deaths in the district of Collingwood in the colony of Victoria; Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria

No. 7681 / 29th October 1894 / Nicholson Street, City of Collingwood / Christiana Harwood / Female 80 years /
"Mortua Cordis" (valvular) . . . / [daughter of] Thomas Wilkes, Mariner [and] Christiana Wilks formerly unknown
[reported by] Ondine Ede, daughter, 17 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford /
[Married] Geelong Victoria [aged] 25 [sic] [to] William Harward /
[offstpring] Mary Ann dead
Christiana 50 years [sic]
William dead
Elizabeth dead
James 40 yrs
Ondine 38 yrs [sic]
Julia 37 yrs [sic]
Louisa dead

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (30 October 1894), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190029469 

HARWARD. - The Friends of the late Mrs. CHRISTINA HARWARD are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to move from her daughter's residence, Mrs. C. Ede, 17 Nicholson-street, Abbotsford, THIS DAY (Tuesday), 30th inst., at 2 o'clock, punctually.

"DEATHS", The Age (12 August 1904), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201653857 

JERDAN (nee Merton) - On the 8th August, at Dr. Moore's private hospital, Melbourne, Julia, wife of Henry Stuart Jerdan, beloved sister of Mrs. G. Ede and Mrs. C. Grey, both of Abbotsford. A patient sufferer at rest.

Bibliography and resources:

Christina Harward [sic], Find a grave 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197584289/christina-harward 

MEREWEATHER, John Davis (John Davis MEREWEATHER; J. D. MEREWEATHER)

Amateur musician, songwriter, diarist, Anglican cleric

Born Bristol, England, 7 September 1816
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 15 June 1850 (on the Lady McNaughten, from Plymouth, 24 February)
Departed 25 August 1853 (on the Pauline, for Singapore)
Died Venice, Italy, 18 June 1896

Summary:

Mereweather served as an Anglican chaplain in Tasmania and New South Wales. While in Sydney, in May 1853, a song with words by him, See love's web around thee weaving, to music by Miss Murphy, was published by W. J. Johnson. Unfortunately, Mereweather's published diary makes no mention of the song or its composer. Of far greater interest are the many intelligent references in his published diary to professional and amateur musicians and music making (such as the Winterbottom concert described below), and colonial people and society generally.

Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (17 June 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38443831

"COLONIAL CHURCH", The Courier (1 January 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2961577

"LIFE ON BOARD AN EMIGRANT SHIP", Colonial Times (14 December 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8772548

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 February 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12943496

"CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 August 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12948316

"Some Experiences with Aborigines", Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (1 August 1944), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101530597

Works:

John Davis Mereweather, Life on board an emigrant ship, being a diary of a voyage to Australia (London: T. Hatchard, 1852)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/18114340

See love's web around thee weaving, a song, the poetry by the Rev. J. D. Mereweather, B.A., the music composed, and dedicated to Mrs. Alfred Stephen, by Miss Murphy (Sydney: W. J. Johnson and Co., [1853])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/38622984

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss MURPHY (composer)

John Davis Mereweather, Diary of a working clergyman in Australia and Tasmania kept during the years 1850-1853; including his return to England by way of Java, Singapore, Ceylon, and Egypt (London: Hatchard and Co., 1859)

https://archive.org/details/diaryofworkingcl00mere

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=fAwOAAAAYAAJ

(254) . . . [Sydney] May 26 [1853]. Went to a concert. Haydn's "Surprise" was deliciously played. The audience behaved remarkably well, and applauded in the right place.

Bibliography and resources:

John Barrett, From Bristol trade to a gentleman of Venice: the story of J. D. Mereweather (typescript, c.1977), National Library of Australia, Canberra, MS 9453, Folder 21

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/44524641

Edited and digitised edition (Ole Pein)

http://www.mereweather.net/barrett.html

Ole Pein, John Davis Mereweather, 2003-15

http://www.mereweather.net

http://www.mereweather.net/portraits.html

MEREWETHER, Francis Lewis Shaw (Francis Lewis Shaw MEREWETHER; F. L. S. MEREWETHER)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, vocalist, music reviewer, university administrator

Born England, 18 March 1811; son of Francis MEREWETHER and Frances WAY
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1838
Married Kate Amelia PLUNKETT, Sydney, NSW, 1841
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1863 (for England)
Died Essex, England, 27 December 1899

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Francis+Merewether+1811-1899 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-468730 (NLA persistent identifier)

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hubert Plunkett (brother-in-law); Sydney Philharmonic Society (member); The Sydney Morning Herald (music reviewer)

Summary:

A piece of comic verse in Edward John Hawksley's The People's Advocate in November 1854, satirising press over-puffing of the newly arrived violinist Miska Hauser, identifies Merewether ("Funnybone Merryweather), as "Musical and Fine Arts Critic of the Sydney Morning Herald."

Documentation:

"THOUGHTS ON MISKA HAUSER, THE HUNGARIAN VIOLINIST", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (18 November 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251543380 

"SYDNEY VOCAL HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 January 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13013562 

. . . Among the basses were the Hon. F. L. Merewether, Charles Nathan, Esq., President of the Society, the Rev. Canon Walsh, Mr. James Waller, formerly well known here as an amateur bass singer, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Lavers, of the Christ Church choir, Mr. Mac Donnel, and many others with whose names we are unacquainted . . .

MEREWETHER, John Francis Alworth (John Francis Alworth MEREWETHER)

Musician, organist

Active Bathurst, NSW, 1859

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Francis+Alworth+Merewether (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (17 September 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63596704 

"BATHURST", Freeman's Journal (23 May 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114836737 

MERITZ, Herr = ? see Herr MORITZ

Pianist, active Melbourne, 1850s

MERRITT, William (William MERRITT; Mr. MERRIT; MERRIT)

Musician, organist, ? blind organist

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 November 1831 (per Lotus, from London via Hobart Town)
Active Sydney, NSW, until (? the death of his father and brother in) March 1835

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Merritt+organist+c1831-35 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"Shipping Intelligence", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (29 November 1831), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2203769 

From London via Hobart Town, yesterday evening, the ship Lotus, Captain Summerson. Lading, merchandise. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, Mr. and Miss Merritt, William and Frederick Merritt . . .

[News], The Sydney Herald (5 December 1831), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12843808

The beautiful organ at St. James's Church, Sydney, will no longer remain shut up for the want of a performer; a gentleman of the name of Merritt, who arrived in the Lotus, having been engaged for that purpose. Mr. M. is quite blind, but is a perfect master of the organ. He entered upon his duties yesterday. We are informed that the trumpet-stop has come out, by a late arrival, and will be fixed up as soon as possible.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (6 December 1831), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2203865

A Mr. Merritt, who arrived by the Lotus, has been appointed organist of St. James's Church. He commenced his duties on Sunday last, and making due allowances for the want of practice, necessarily subsequent on a long sea-voyage, displayed talent of no mean order.

[News], The Sydney Monitor (7 December 1831), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32076435

The Choir of St. James's Church are once more assisted by the Organ, which has for a length of time been a mere ornament to the Church. The present organist is a son of Mr. William Merritt of George-street, who has lately emigrated to the Colony.

[News], The Australian (9 December 1831), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36864429

A Mr. Merritt has been inducted into his duties of the organ loft at St. James's. He made his coup d'essai on Sunday last, from which we should not be at all disposed to infer that the unuse [?] has gained by the succession of this gentleman to Mr. Pearson. A trumpet-stop recently arrived will add to the mellow base of this organ. Mr. Merritt by no means belies his name, however, for though stone blind, his faculties of locomotion, dexterity of finger, and fineness of ear are [?] mediocrity.

Invoice, William Merritt, to churchwardens, St. James, 22 January 1832, CSLC, NSW Archives, 4/374B, no. 637 (transcr. in Rushworth 1988, 364)

Mr. Wm. Merritt to W. Lily and T. Parton Thirty two days work Tuning and Repairing the Organ and fixing Trumpet Stop in same at St. James's Church at Six Shillings and Eight Pence per day, £10. 13. 4.

"TO THE EDITOR", The Sydney Monitor (31 July 1833), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32144259 

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SYDNEY MONITOR. SIR, I sometimes hear the Organ of St. James's Church in an evening in the week day, played by some one who pulls out all the stops. The effect is awfully delightful. But I never hear the whole power of this beautiful instrument on the sabbath, when its full rich tones are calculated to excite the sublimest feelings.

There is another great fault in the Sunday player of this instrument. Except in the first and last verses of each psalm, he plays in so low a key, that nobody who does not wish to to make himself conspicuous, can venture to join in the psalmody. The only singers are the school girls and boys, & they sing very badly. The object of having an Organ in the Church, I have always understood, was, to command such a volume of tone as would enable all modest attendants to join in the singing; the congregation, therefore, ought to be incited to join a full organ, and not to be discouraged by a tone no louder than an itenerant organ grinder. The Sunday player of St. James's Organ ought to play the first, second, & third verses, with the same stops as he at present does the first and last; and for the last verse, as a grand chorus in praise of Almighty God, he should use that grand and sublime stop, the Trumpet stop. I am, Sir, yours, &c. X Y Z.

"TO THE EDITOR", The Sydney Monitor (10 August 1833), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32144299

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SYDNEY MONITOR, Monday, August 5, 1833. SIR, HAVING been publicly questioned by a relation of Mr. Merrit's, the organist of St. James's if I was not the author of a letter containing some observations on that gentleman's organ playing, and which appeared in your Paper of Wednesday last, signed X.Y.Z., I hope you will do me the justice to state, that you never received from me a single line or statement either regarding Mr. Merrit's playing, or the mode in which the singing part of the service is conducted. I always considered it too delicate a matter for a person who was once organist of St. James's, to criticise publicly the performance of another, filling the same situation. The question put to me I consider a very rude one, and the party, from his liberal education, ought to have known better, especially, as he had a direct mode of ascertaining the truth, by application to you. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, JAMES PEARSON.

[Mr. Pearson was not the author of the letter alluded to. We hope Mr. Merrit will not take it amiss, but adopt the writer's suggestions, in which we fully agree. We have ourselves been waiting to hear the trumpet stop since it was put up, but as the greatest volume of wound of late never exceeded what we used to hear when Mr. Pearson used to play the organ, we suppose Mr. Merrit seldom or never plays this grand stop. The thunder of a pealing organ borders on the sublime when a congregation joins. See Walter Scott's description of CONGREGATIONAL singing in Rob Roy. - ED.]

? "DEATHS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (10 February 1835), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197289

On Sunday morning last, at his residence, King-street, Mr. Frederick Merritt, aged 21 years, after a short but painful illness.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (10 February 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2197292

We had the painful task of announcing, in our Saturday's number, the intelligence of the awfully sudden death of Mr. Merritt, who dropped dead in the police office, on the preceding Thursday. His son, we lament to state, has since followed him. Mr. Merritt, jun. died on Sunday morning, of a brain fever, accelerated, if not produced by the dreadful shock occasioned by the intelligence of his father's sudden death. The anguish of the very respectable families with which the deceased were connected, at contemplating the bereavement they have sustained, will be deeply shared by their numerous friends.

[News], The Sydney Monitor (4 March 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148398 

The parishioners of St. James's will regret to hear, that their request for the re-appointment of Mr. Pearson, as organist, cannot be complied with, in consequence of a letter which the Archdeacon addressed to the Rev. Mr. Marsden, forbidding it even under any circumstances . . .

Bibliography and resources:

J. P. McGuanne, "The humours and pastimes of early Sydney", The Australian Historical Society Journal and Proceedings 1 (1901), 40

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-78594394 

. . . When the first organ was imported there was no player until Mr. Merritt, a blind man, arrived in 1831.

This is incorrect; James Pearson was organist of St. James before him.

Hall 1951, 517

Hall assumes (and Rushworth follows him) that the organist was the Mr. Merritt who sailed for Launceston at the end of April on the Bolina, but this identification is not certain, and was perhaps more likely to be Thomas Merritt.

Rushworth 1988, Historic organs of New South Wales, 28, 364-65

MEULMAN, Henry (Henry MEULMAN; Mr. MEULMAN)

Musician, bandmaster, music master, violinist, composer

Active Maitland, NSW, by 1859
Died Gunnedah, NSW, 15 March 1879

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Meulman+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Active in Maitland as a music master from 1859, in 1861 Henry Meulman was founding bandmaster of the new West Maitland Volunteer Band. According to the Mercury:

Although they play popular airs, waltzes, &c., in a masterly style, their forte appears to lie in the spirited marches which they execute (several of which are composed by Mr. Meulman, their talented band-master), and only last evening they favoured the public with the new Sydney Volunteer March, played in a manner which would astonish their Sydney friends, we think.

A report of the band's activities tendered in January 1864 gives a unique insight into the productivity of a colonial bandmaster composer and arranger:

. . . Your committee beg to submit a list of musical instruments, the property of the band, and a list of music composed and arranged by Mr. Meulman, the bandmaster, by which it be perceived that up to the present time he has arranged for the band 99 pieces of music (each composed of 12 parts), which, with 24 series of printed music (including a set of cards containing several tunes kindly presented by Captain Laver to the company on the eve of his departure from the colony), place the company in possession of upwards of 150 tunes available for the use of the band.

These included Meulman's Night Parade waltzes and the unattributed Maitland galop.

Meulman continued to be active and appreciated as bandmaster, also at Singleton and Gunnedah, into the 1870s. He committed suicide, while drunk, in 1879.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (4 August 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18644669

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (29 March 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18675721

"WEST MAITLAND VOLUNTEER BAND", The Maitland Mercury (14 September 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18684079

"VOLUNTEER CONCERT", The Maitland Mercury (22 May 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18688413

During the last few days this excellent band has devoted each evening to render the St. Mary's bazaar, in the School of Arts, more attractive, if possible, by playing operatic selections. We noticed in particular those of "William Tell," "Lucrezia Borgia," "Lucie de Lammermoor," and "Il Trovatore," as being very well performed, and were almost surprised at the progress made by the members in so short a time - for they have only been in existence about nine months. Although they play popular airs, waltzes, &c., in a masterly style, their forte appears to lie in the spirited marches which they execute (several of which are composed by Mr. Meulman, their talented band-master), and only last evening they favoured the public with the new "Sydney Volunteer March," played in a manner which would astonish their Sydney friends, we think. Should they continue as indefatigable in their studies as they have hitherto been, we predict that on the next visit of our volunteers to Sydney they will bear off the palm.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (19 August 1862), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18690103

"BAND OF HOPE", The Maitland Mercury (11 November 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18691773

"SECOND CONCERT IN AID OF THE VOLUNTEER BAND", The Maitland Mercury (17 October 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18702093

"BAND PROGRAM FOR THIS EVENING", The Maitland Mercury (19 November 1863), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18708875

"WEST MAITLAND VOLUNTEER RIFLES", The Maitland Mercury (30 January 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18700471

"GUNNEDAH", The Maitland Mercury (18 March 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18919941

"MELANCHOLY DEATH", Australian Town and Country Journal (22 March 1879), 39

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70936310

MEYER, Alfred (Alfred MEYER)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, composer

Born ? Hamburg/Berlin, January 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by July 1871
Died Carlton, VIC, 30 December 1882, aged 34 (30 years 11 months)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alfred+Meyer+d1882 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Documentation:

[News], The Argus (25 July 1871), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5852043

[News], The Argus (18 November 1871), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5857123

[News], The Argus (20 November 1871), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5857161

[News], The Argus (25 November 1871), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5857295

"MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 October 1874), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13344549

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (5 January 1875), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202137225 

Mr. Alfred Meyer, teacher of music, of Woodbine Cottage, Simpson's-road, East Melbourne, informs us that he is no connection of the Alfred Meyer who has been arrested on a charge of fraud.

[Advertisement], The Argus (1 January 1878), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5915792 

HERR ALFRED MEYER, PROFESSOR of MUSIC, Begs to inform intending Pianoforte Pupils that, owing to his next concert being at an early date, he will RESUME his professional DUTIES at once. Woodbine cottage, Simpson's street, near Victoria-parade; and Wright's music warehouse, 117 Swanston-street. Herr Mayer's new compositions - Sonata in E flat, "Amanda Schottische," &c., &c. At all musicsellers.

"DEATHS", The Argus (1 January 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8487740

MEYER. - On the 30th ult., at his residence, Drummond-street, Carlton, of consumption, Alfred Meyer, professor of music, aged 31 years. Hamburg papers please copy.

Musical works:

The Victoria wedding march by Alfred Meyer ([ ? Melbourne]: [ ? ], [1871])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/84679029 

The Bertha valse (composed for the pianoforte; 2nd edn.; dedicated to Thomas McPherson Esq., the right worshipful the mayor of Melbourne) (Melbourne: Paling and Co., [1871])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/84679386 

Put me in my little bed (fantasia for the pianoforte) ([Melbourne]: Published for the composer, [1874]); on the song by C. A. White in edition (Melbourne: Wilkie, Webster, & Allan, [1872])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/19831746 

Within those eyes so deep and tender (song with original German and English words, composed by Alfred Meyer) ([?]: [composer], [1876])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/40758012 

The Amanda schottische composed for the pianoforte by Alfred Meyer (Melbourne: W. F. Dixon, [1878])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/23014963 

Grandfather's clock valse arranged by Alfred Meyer (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1879])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/5984135 

Babies on our block valse (by Alfred Meyer) (Sydney: L. Moss, [1880]) on the popular song (see Australian Musical Magazine Christmas 1879, 30

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10584547 

Zoedone polka composed by Alfred Meyer (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1882])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/27227809 

MEYER, Edward ? = Edward MYERS

Musician, instrumentalist, orchestral player

Active Sydney, NSW, June-July 1841 (at Nathan's Oratorio)

MEYER, Florence Menk (Florence Menk MEYER; Florence MENK-MEYER)

Pianist

Born St. Kilda, VIC, c. 1866
Died VIC, 31 May 1946, aged 80

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

MEYER, William (William MEYER)

Musician, professor of music

Active ? Sydney, NSW, 1865 (or perhaps not in Australia)

Documentation:

"MARRIAGES", Empire (16 October 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63238309

PARKINSON - MEYER - On the 30th September, at St. John's Church, Darlinghurst, by special license, by the Rev. Thomas Hayden, William Parkinson to Angelina Clare, eldest daughter of Mr. William Meyer, Professor of Music.

MEYMOTT, Frederick William (Frederick William MEYMOTT; Frederic; F. W. MEYMOTT)

Amateur musician, vocalist and composer, patron of the arts, lawyer, judge

Born Richmond, Surrey, England, 21 May 1808; baptised Christ Church, Southwark, 1 February 1810 [sic]; son of John Gilbert MEYMOTT (c. 1770-1851) and Sarah Purvis CLARKE (c. 1781-1852)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 11 September 1850 (per General Hewitt, from London, 28 May)
Died Sydney, NSW, 22 December 1883

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+William+Meymott (TROVE tagged)

MEYMOTT, Charles (Charles MEYMOTT)

Amateur vocalist, magician, public lecturer, surgeon

Born London, England, 1813; baptised Christ Church, Southwark, 8 January 1813; son of John Gilbert MEYMOTT (c. 1770-1851) and Sarah Purvis CLARKE (c. 1781-1852)
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 22 March 1848 (surgeon per David Malcolm)
Died Sydney, NSW, 24 June 1867

Summary:

Meymott was a pupil at Mr. May's School, Enfield, London, in June 1820 (the NLA, Canberra, has a prize he won on this occasion, an 1817 edition of The poetical works of Oliver Goldsmith, and a letter to his father, J. G. Meymott, found inside it). The earliest musical work by him was reviewed in England in 1835:

Success to the Swarthy Tribe. A Gypsy Song - the Music by F. W. Meymott, Esq. - An easy little trifle for the beginner; the melody runs very smoothly.

One legal text by Meymott (1830) and two published songs, both to lyrics by the countess of Blessington (Marguerite Gardiner), are in the British Library: Oh, nature, let me dwell with thee (reviewed in The Musical World, January 1840), and Oh never doubt I love thee (The Melodist, No. 12, [1854]).

The latter, however, had been first published in Sydney in July 1851 by Henry Marsh, described then as a "New song, by F. W. Meymott, Esq." Also published by Marsh in October 1854, was his Sweet songstress of Erin ("the music composed and dedicated by permission to Miss Catherine Hayes"), the text of which only survives, published in the Herald. Another lost song is the ballad I met her in the railway, published by J. R. Clarke in May 1857, the words of which, by Henry Halloran, were separately published the previous year.

A third surviving song, Bygone days "The words by Miss Power, the music by F. W. Meymott" survives in a manuscript copy at the head of one of Georgiana McCrae's manuscript albums (University of Sydney, Rare Books, RB 1164.9), though not in McCrae's hand.

His only other surviving musical work is In memory of Jane Elizabeth Balcombe, "who died in the eighteenth year of her age on the morning of the 26th day of December A. D. 1858", niece of the famous Betsy Balcombe, to lyrics by another Sydney lawyer, amateur composer, and vocalist, William Cornelius Uhr.

In Walter Mason's engraving of the event, Meymott is pictured reading the address at the public testimonial to Catherine Hayes, at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 7 October 1854; original in Illustrated Sydney News (October 1854); reproduced in The Australian picture pleasure book . . . engraved, selected and arranged by Walter G. Mason (Sydney: J. R. Clarke, 1857)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/23612787 (DIGITISED)

Documentation:

"NEW MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS", The athenaeum (6 March 1830), 142

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=2bB1IqUE1uwC&pg=PA142 

"Doom'd to pass my days, Love." Ballad, dedicated to F. W. Meymott, Esq.; composed by Edward Tucker. Welsh . . .

"NEW MUSIC. VOCAL", The Court Journal (4 July 1835), 427

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=LLcRAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA427

Success to the Swarthy Tribe. A Gypsy Song. The Music by F. W. Meymott, Esq. - An easy little trifle for the beginner; the melody runs very smoothly.

"REVIEW. Vocal", The Musical World 13 (20 January 1840), 72

http://books.google.com/books?id=aecqAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA72

Oh, Nature, let me dwell with thee. Words by the Countess of Blessington. Music by F. W. Meymott, Esq. Mr. Meymott has set her ladyship's poetry to a sparkling Polacca, in A major; displaying a fair quantum of originality, and much taste in the symphonies and accompaniments. It is calculated to please universally, and produces a brilliant effect, at little cost, in point of execution.

"Law Intelligence", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 October 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12921603

"THE THEATRE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (10 January 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38441781\ 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 July 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12928551

NEW MUSIC, published this week, at the Sydney Pianoforte and Music Warerooms, 490 1/2, George-street. New Song, by F. W. Meymott, Esq.-"Oh! never doubt I love thee" . . .

"MISS CATHARINE [sic] HAYES", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 October 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12957054

. . . The following lines were among the tributes which greeted Miss Catharine Hayes' appearance on Saturday evening:

Sweet songstress of Erin, oh ! tarry awhile
In this land where all hearts thou hast chained to thine own.
Divine are thy songs that our feelings beguile
In Australia, till now was such music unknown.

Thou hast wakened a spirit so long that had slumbered,
Thou hast kindled a flame that can never expire :
'Tis but little to add to thy triumphs unnumbered,
But a triumph to which might a seraph aspire.

This country remote was in darkness enshrouded
Till the light of thy spirit illumined our shore;
Ah ! let not that ray be so suddenly clouded,
Nor leave us in gloom still more deep than before!

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 October 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12958694

IN Course of Publication - "Sweet Songstress of Erin." The music composed and dedicated by permission, to Miss Catharine Hayes, by Frederic William Meymott, Esq. MARSH and CO , 49 1/2, George-street.

"FAREWELL CONCERT AND DEPARTURE OF MISS CATHERINE HAYES", Bell's Life in Sydney (21 October 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59759292

. . . The testimonial, consisting of a splendid silver goblet, and a diamond bracelet and ring, of the aggregate value of three hundred guineas, was then presented to Miss Hayes by Mr. Meymott, barrister at law, who read the following address: . . .

. . . Amidst the most tumultuous cheering Miss Hayes then retired, supported on the arm of Mr. Justice Therry. The Committee immediately proceeded to the Green Room, where Mr. Meymott in an appropriate address presented Mons. Emile Coulon, with a handsome gold watch and chain, of the value of sixty guineas, as a mark of the Sydney public's high appreciation of his professional attainments, to which that talented gentleman made a suitable response . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 May 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12996016

NEW . . .. Ballads . . . I Met Her on the Railway, poetry by F. [sic] Halloran, music by F. W. Meymott, 3s. . . . J. R. CLARKE, music publisher and seller, 205, George-street, Sydney

Words printed earlier here: "I MET HER ON THE RAILWAY: A SONG, BY HENRY HALLORAN", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 May 1856), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12978573 

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 December 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13016112

On Sunday morning, the 26th December, at Napoleon Cottage, Paddington, Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Thomas T. Balcombe, Esq., in the 18th year of her age.

"Charges Against Judge Meymott", Evening News (19 May 1880), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108746253 

"Judge Meymott in Explanation", Evening News (1 June 1880), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108732477 

"JUDGE MEYMOTT'S DISMISSAL. TO THE EDITOR", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (18 November 1880), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article813443 

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 October 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13557369 

MEYMOTT. - October 1, 1883, at Ethelstone, Murrurundi, at 1 o'clock in the morning, Blanche Abercrombie, wife of F. W. Meymott, lately Judge of the Northern District, in the 39th year of her age.

"THE LATE MR. F. W. MEYMOTT", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 December 1883), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13546299

The news of the death of Mr. F. W. Meymott, which event took place on Saturday, will have small significance for the great majority of colonists of the present day, to whom the deceased gentleman was comparatively unknown; but to those who remember him on his arrival here, or within a few years after that time, and who enjoyed his acquaintance in those days, the announcement of his death will recall many pleasing recollections of his presence amongst us. Mr. Meymott was at one time a prominent figure in the social and professional life of the colony. He arrived here more than 30 years ago, and entered upon the practice of his profession, in which he had considerable success, particularly in that department of it with which he was best acquainted - that of special pleading. Though not fitted for success in the courts, Mr. Meymott was highly and deservedly esteemed as a sound and accomplished lawyer. He held office for some time as Crown Prosecutor, and for many years as District Court Judge and Chairman of Quarter Sessions. The circumstances under which he left the bench are fresh in the recollection of our readers, and need not be referred to. Apart from his professional qualifications Mr. Meymott was an exceptionally accomplished man. He was a musician of rare culture and taste, and in his early days possessed the great social charm and advantage of a voice of singular sweetness and tenderness. Perhaps of all men who ever came to this country Mr. Meymott had enjoyed more than any other the society of distinguished men and women in England. He was a constant visitor at the musical parties of the great Duke of Wellington (from whom Mr. Meymott had received and preserved very many highly characteristic autograph letters), and he was on terms of intimacy with numbers of celebrities in the world of art and fashion and culture. He was the friend of Mario and Lablache, Grisi, and Albini. He knew intimately Thackeray and Dickens, Douglas Jerrold and Gilbert à Beckett. He brought to this colony letters of high commendation from some of the most prominent statesmen, famous artists, and public men in the mother country. Here [in the colony] he invariably proved himself to be the friend of all struggling artists, and in his younger days his face was always to be seen at concerts and assemblies where the encouragement of a man of known taste was likely to be of advantage to those who were essaying to win the public favour. He was in his early days in the colony a constant attendant at those concerts where the magnificent voice of Madame Sara Flower (whom he had know as a brilliant musical student in England) was heard; and he was always deeply interested in and prepared to aid in any way everything that tended to raise the standard of musical art in this country. He had survived most of his contemporaries at the bar - who had the pleasure of knowing him in his best and happiest days - and he has been practically unknown to the generation which has sprung up in these latter days. But at the time when the delightful art which he knew and loved so well required assistance and encouragement in our society, both were liberally and continually afforded by the accomplished gentleman whose death we chronicle. Mr. Meymott married the daughter of Mr. W. V. Wild, of Camden, an old and highly respected colonist. It is only a few months since that she died, leaving a family of several sons and daughters. It was at once manifest to the friends of Mr. Meymott that he would not long survive her, and his death, as we have announced, took place on Saturday.

"THE LATE F. W. MEYMOTT" [portrait illustration], The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (29 December 1883), 1216

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162024138 

Other sources:

The National Library of Australia holds an MS letter from Meymott, to his father (14 June 1820), MS NLA MS 2270

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/27548902

Bibliography and resources:

John S. Bumpus, A history of English cathedral music, 1549-1889 (London: T. Werner Laurie, n.d.), (424), 570 note

https://archive.org/details/historyofenglish02bumpuoft/page/570 

. . . The setting of the Responses to the Commandments, at one time almost universally sung in our churches, was originally adapted from the passage, "Open the heavens," in Mendelssohn's Elijah, by F. W. Meymott, of the Temple, who afterwards became a colonial judge . . .

See late edition of the above responses:

https://hymnary.org/hymn/HPEC1917/page/887 

Colin Humphreys, "Colonial judge F. W. Meymott", The Granville guardian (Granville Historical Society) (September 2011), 4-6

MIAGO or MAGO (of the Iwaidja people)

Indigenous singer, dancer, musician, ebero (didjeridu) player

Active Fort Wellington, Raffles Bay, Coburg Peninsula, NT, 1829

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Braidwood Wilson (Indigenous culture reporter)

MIAGO (of the Nyungar or Noongar people)

Indigenous man, subject of songs

Active Perth area, WA, 1830s

Bibliography and resources:

Clint Bracknell, "Music, dance and the archive: reanimating 1830s Nyungar songs of Miago", in Amanda Harris, Linda Barwick, and Jakelin Troy (eds), Music, dance and the archive (Sydney: Sydney University Press, forthcoming November 2022)

MICHEL, Henry (Henry MICHEL)

Musician

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1855

Documentation:

"ILL-TREATING APPRENTICES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 September 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4818251 

Henry Michel was brought up at the District Court yesterday, charged by his apprentices, Wm. Hudson and Robert Kirby, with having refused to give them either support or wages. The complainants stated that they were apprenticed in October last in London, as musicians, and came out to Melbourne with Michel. On Thursday last, all supplies being cut off, they refused to play, on which Mr. Michel turned them out of doors. The Bench ordered the indentures to be cancelled, and dismissed the case. This was the only business before the Court.

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . . . ILL-TREATMENT OF APPRENTICES", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (15 September 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154891159 

Henry Michel, a German master of an itinerant band of musicians, appeared yesterday, at the District Court, to answer the charge of ill-treating two lads, named William Hudson, and Robert Kirby, who were apprenticed to him for four years. The boys complained that the defendant, who had engaged to feed and clothe them, and teach them music, had failed to keep his agreement. Instead of providing for them he had left them to get their own living in the best way they could. The Bench ordered the indentures to be cancelled.

MIDDLEMISS, Mr. (? Hugh MIDDLEMISS)

Amateur musician, cornet player

? (Hugh) Born Scotland, c. 1814
Active Melbourne, Port Phillip District, NSW (VIC), by 1841
(? Hugh) Died Longwood, VIC, 31 July 1860, aged 46

Documentation:

"DEATHS", The Age (3 August 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154843526 

"OLD TOWN BANDS", The Herald (23 June 1883), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241140145

. . . A second and more select band was organised in 1841, of which the Messrs. Middlemiss, Mr. Stainsby and Mr. Roberts of a well-known firm Roberts and Fergusson were members, but though less eventful than Tickle's, it came to an end by the removal of members to the country and other causes . . .

MIELL, Augustus (Augustus MIELL; Mr. A. MIELL)

Musician

Born Salisbury, England, 30 September 1829
Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1854
Died Ballarat, VIC, 18 November 1860, aged 30

MIELL, Theophilus (Theophilus MIELL; T. MIELL)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist

Born Salisbury, England, 9 September 1827
Active Ballarat, VIC, by 1857
Died Bourke, NSW, 1882 [NSW BDM 1882 6304]

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Star (6 October 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66044566

"CLAIMS FOR LOSSES AT BENTLEY'S HOTEL", The Star (9 June 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66048559

List of Claims for Compensation for Losses Sustained through the Ballarat Riot, on 7th October, 1854. . . . Augustus Miell, gold, bank notes, musical instruments and music books, gold rings, and two boxes of clothing, £87 . . . E. F. West, clothing, musical instruments, and music books, £53.

"DEATHS", The Star (20 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66335863

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (21 November 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66335884

The Chinaman who was killed at the Black Lead was yesterday interred in the Cemetery. The funeral cortege had a very imposing appearance when passing through Lydiard street, there being over a dozen vehicles in the procession filled with the countrymen of the deceased. Later in the day a second funeral moved slowly up the Main Road, with a band playing the dead march in Saul. The deceased, Mr. Miell, was well known as a musician at the Theatre Royal, and his musical friends paid him in the manner described the last tribute of their esteem.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (26 July 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87376124

"THE SANDHURST GLEE CLUB. To the Editor", Bendigo Advertiser (10 October 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87902976

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (4 August 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87925290

"COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MRS. ELLIS", Bendigo Advertiser (5 October 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87955343

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (2 July 1874), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5873268

Bibliography and resources:

Report from the select committee upon Ballaarat riots - Bentley's Hotel: together with the proceedings of committee and minutes of evidence (Melbourne : John Ferres, Govt. Printer, 1858)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-70329844 (DIGITISED)

MILERUM (also known as Clarence LONG)

Singer, Indigenous ethnologist

Born Junggurumbar, SA, 1869
Died Adelaide, SA, 21 February 1941

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1469516 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary (after Tindale):

His father was Puningeri of the Karagarindjeri clan, Tanganekald tribe, Djerimangap moiety; his mother was Lakwunami, of the Potaruwutj tribe from the Keilira region. Wiantalan was his child name and korowale, the white-faced heron, his totem. Both before and after initiation at about 14, as a red-ochred youth, his parents taught him much of their history and tradition so that in effect he became the final repository of the details of their culture. Milerum planned and enacted for films a record of his people; many of his songs, recorded on wax cylinders and flat discs, have been studied by musicians, including Harold Davies. He guided H. K. Fry and the author over parts of his country, giving names, places, and the limits of the clans, and recollecting events and traditions. He became an anthropologist in his own right, seeking verification of data from old Aborigines.

Documentation:

Norman B. Tindale, "VANISHED TRIBAL LIFE OF THE COORONG BLACKS", The Advertiser (7 April 1934), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47549397

"Royal Society", The Advertiser (12 November 1937), 24

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36386772

At the monthly meeting or the Royal Society of S.A. last night . . . Mr. N. B. Tindale played records of aboriginal songs sung by Milerum, the last surviving full blood native of the South-East of South Australia.

"Death of Well-known Aborigine", The Advertiser (26 February 1941), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74465713

The death occurred at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Friday of a well-known aborigine, Clarence Long, whose native name was Milerum, at the age of about 70 years. The anthropologist at the Museum (Mr. N. B Tindale) said that Long was the last of the Targanekald men who remembered the old native culture and arts. He was born on the Coorong and spent his early life roaming what was then wild country between Kingston and the Murray River. He was a strong character and greatly esteemed by prominent people in Adelaide and the Encounter Bay district. He was a champion shearer in his day. He was of great use to anthropologists as he knew his own language perfectly, and was able to impart much knowledge of the social and hunting life of the natives of the south-eastern districts of South Australia. A painting of Long, by the late director of the National Gallery (Mr. Leslie Wilkie) hangs in the Museum. He demonstrated the methods and weapons, and, in addition, enacted a part in scientific films by demonstrating the tribunal [sic] work of the natives. Many notes were made from his descriptions of native life, some of which have been published in book form and others still remain to be written.

Recordings and notes:

SA Museum, Series AA338/11-12 (Norman B. Tindale)

http://archives.samuseum.sa.gov.au/aa338/AA338-11.htm

(see AA 338/11/5/Tracks 1-16: Clarence Long (Milerum) Series (SA) 1932 for full listing of songs)

http://archives.samuseum.sa.gov.au/aa338/AA338-12.htm

See also (E. Harold Davies):

http://archives.samuseum.sa.gov.au/aa70/AA70-8.htm

Bibliography and resources:

Norman B. Tindale, "Milerum (1869-1941)", Australian dictionary of biography 10 (1986)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/milerum-7572

Diana Bell, Ngarrindjeri wurruwarrin: a world that is, was, and will be (Melbourne: Spinifex Press, 1998)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7170551

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=ZMlJegVzUd8C (PREVIEW)

MILES, Eliza = Eliza OAKEY (Mrs. Alfred OAKEY)

Vocalist, actor

MILES, Ellen (Mrs. MILES; formerly Mrs. CORDNER) = Ellen CORDNER

Vocalist

MILLAN, Rose (Rose MILLAN; Miss R. MILLAN; Miss MILLAN)

Actor, vocalist

Arrived TAS, by July 1853
Active Bathurst, NSW, 1850s

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Rose+Millan+actor+1850s (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (2 July 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36269455 

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (19 November 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62048979 

MILLAR, John (John MILLAR)

Professor of music, organist (nephew of Anna Bishop [Riviere])

Born Bath, Somerset, England, 1842; son of Thomas Francis MILLAR (c. 1802-1868) and Louisa RIVIERE (1815-1889)
Active Ballarat, VIC, 1865-72

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

MILLAR, Louisa Henrietta (Miss MILLAR; Mrs. G. B. HALFORD)

Amateur vocalist (niece of Anna Bishop)

Born Bath, Somerset, England, c. 1837; daughter of Thomas Francis MILLAR (c. 1802-1868) and Louisa RIVIERE (1815-1889)
Married George Britton HALFORD (1824-1910), Wirral, Cheshire, 1857 (first quarter)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 1862
Died Malvern, VIC, 18 December 1910, aged 73

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

Documentation:

"ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH MUSICAL FESTIVAL", The Star (10 November 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72511311

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (16 January 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66059425

As organist at St. Patrick's Church, Sturt-street, Mr. Emil Weber has been succeeded by Mr. Millar, whose mother and Madame Anna Bishop, the popular singer, are sisters. Mr. Millar is also connected with literary as well as musical celebrities, his sister being the wife of Professor Halford, of the Melbourne University.

"THE AMENDING LAND ACT, 1865. LICENSES UNDER THE 42ND SECTION", The Ballarat Star (15 September 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112878899

"ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH ORGAN", The Ballarat Star (11 March 1867), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112873425

[News], The Argus (8 July 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5820969

The old folks of the Benevolent Asylum enjoyed no ordinary treat yesterday afternoon, a concert having been generously given them by Madame Anna Bishop and Mr. Lascelles. The dining-hall was crowded. It was amusing and pleasing to observe the thrill of delight that ran through the audience as Madame Anna Bishop sang, in her exquisite style, "Home, Sweet Home," "John Anderson, my Jo, John," the "Dashing White Sergeant," "The Harp that Once Through Tara's Halls," &c; and Mr. Lascelles some of his rare comic songs. Mrs. Halford took part in a duet from "Norma" . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (25 August 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113846890

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (1 May 1869), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112888692

"BALLARAT", The Argus (9 January 1872), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5858618

"BALLARAT", The Argus (24 February 1872), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5860055

John Millar, late organist at St. Patrick's Church, was charged with having committed a rape on a girl named Emily Hannah Brown; a second count laid the offence as an indecent assault. The jury found the prisoner guilty on the second count, and he was remanded for sentence.

"DEATHS", The Argus (19 December 1910), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10485698 

MILLER, John (John MILLER)

Musician, bandmaster (Band of the 14th Regiment), composer

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by May 1868 (newly appointed from London)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, March 1870

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Miller+bandmaster+14th+Regiment (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

See also Band of the 14th Regiment

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

Documentation:

[News], The Argus (23 May 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5817113

We understand that Mr. Miller, the newly appointed bandmaster of the band of H.M. 14th Regiment, has just arrived in the colony from London.

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 May 1868), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5817225

[News], Illustrated Australian News (18 July 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60448731

Gunner John Sweeney, belonging to the detachment of Royal Artillery stationed in the colony, died in the military hospital, Victoria Barracks, on Friday, the 26th ult., after an illness of three or four days. The deceased, who was only twenty-three years of age, arrived by the Macduff in December last. He was buried on Monday afternoon with the accustomed military honors, the band of H.M. 14th Regiment, under the direction of Mr. J. Miller, the newly-arrived bandmaster, playing the "Dead March in Saul," and another splendid march of the same character by Beethoven . . .

"ART TREASURE EXHIBITION", The Argus (30 March 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5835211

. . . the visitors dispersed themselves through the hall. Their pleasant work of inspection was made still more agreeable by the performances of the band of the 14th. It is worth mention how much this band has improved during the last eight months, since it has been under the leadership of Mr. J. Miller, the present bandmaster. On this occasion the overture to "Zampa," and a selection from "Norma," were admirably played, as also was a charmingly gay waltz entitled "A Gleam of Sunshine," just composed by Mr. Miller, and about to be published.

[News], The Argus (24 May 1869), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5826636

Some weeks since we mentioned, in connexion with performances of the band of the 2-14th Regiment, a galop entitled a "A Gleam of Sunshine," composed by Mr. J. Miller, bandmaster. It is now published by the composer, with a handsome lithographed title, and is pretty sure to come into general favour.

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 December 1869), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5808793

GRAND CONCERT, In aid of the fund for erecting a NEW WING to the BENEVOLENT ASYLUM, THIS EVENING, By the MELBOURNE DEUTSCHE LEIDERTAFEL, Assisted (By the kind permission of Colonel Trevor, C.B.) By the BAND of the 14th REGIMENT . . . Bandmaster, Mr. JOHN MILLER . . .

[News], The Argus (18 March 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5815387

The annual meeting of the members of the Victorian Musical Association of Professional Musicians was held yesterday, at their rooms, Collins-street east . . . A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring and remaining members of committee for their exertions during the past year. Mr. Caws moved, and Herr Siede seconded - "That the association view with regret the approaching departure of one of its members, Mr. Miller, the bandmaster of the 14th Regiment, for Europe, and at the same time award him their thanks for his general courtesy and musician-like conduct in matters connected with the profession." The motion was unanimously carried, and ordered to be entered in the minutes of the meeting.

"LINTHWAITE BRASS BAND CONTEST", Huddersfield Chronicle [England] (20 July 1872), 10

. . . The services of two first-class musicians were secured for judges, viz. - those of Mr. J. Sidney Jones, bandmaster of the 5th Dragoon Guards, York; and Mr. John Miller, bandmaster of the second regiment 14th Foot, Chester Castle, Chester . . .

[News], The Argus (4 March 1878), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5923754 

About 500 persons were present at the organ recital in the Town-hall on Saturday night. The programme contained the overture to "The Crown Diamonds," by Auber; Batiste's Andante in G; a grand fantasia on Welsh melodies, arranged by David Lee; the march known as "The Funeral March," by Beethoven; a selection from the oratorio "Jephtha," by Handel; and the National Anthem for finale . . . The funeral march, which was introduced here by the band of the 14th Regiment, under Mr. Miller, exists only in manuscript in this city, and cannot well be identified with any of the master's classified compositions. It may be that it is identical with the number 40 (of Fetis), for military instruments, amongst the non-classified works. In any case, it is a beautiful work. In musical character it is expressive of sorrow tempered by hope . . .

Musical works:

A gleam of sunshine (galop/waltz) (Melbourne: the Composer, [1869])

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

MILLER, Joe (Joe MILLER; ? alias)

Comic vocalist

Active VIC, 1850s

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Age (6 May 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154855744 

McCOWEN'S, Late Tilke's, CONCERT HALL, Bourke-street east . . .
The usual CONCERTS Will be held every Evening.
The ladies and gentlemen at present engaged are -
Madame Leon Naej, Mrs. Alfred Oakey, Miss Louisa Sutherland,
Mr. C. F. Percival, Mr. G. Ellis, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Luntly, Mr. Reeves, and Mr. Miller.
Pianist - Mr. Alfred Oakey.
Manager - Mr. J. Miller . . .

"DUCHESS OF KENT CONCERT ROOM", The Star (19 July 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66049244 

As a concert saloon, there are few more attractive places on the Flat than this little room, which on Saturday night last was crowded to excess. The comic singer whose rather suggestive name of "Joe Miller" leads his audience to expect something very funny, is fully up to the mark. Moreover his comicality is without vulgarity or impropriety, an excellent consummation in a comic singer. Mr. Percival, a Ballarat favorite of some three years since, sings his sentimental tenor songs very sweetly, while Mr. McDonald's Scotch Ballads have lost none of their racy northern twang. We must not forget to pay a due compliment to Mr. R. A. Owens' well-judged and tasteful accompaniments.

MILLER, Josiah (Josiah MILLER)

Dancing master

Born c. 1788
Active Sydney, NSW, from 1830
? Died Liverpool, NSW, 16 January 1860; buried, St. Luke's Liverpool, 18 January 1860, aged 71

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Josiah+Miller+dancing+master (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Miller, "lately arrived from London, where he has taught the . . . polite accomplishment in its most fashionable branches", advertised that he would commence teaching dancing on 8 June "at the premises lately occupied by Mr. Brunton, 20, Prince-street, Sydney". He organised a subscription ball in 1832. Bell's Life described him as "an antiquated old gentleman" when he was charged with drunkenness in 1847.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (29 May 1830), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2195227

DANCING. MR. MILLER respectfully acquaints the Gentry and Public in Sydney and its Vicinity, that he has lately arrived from London, where he has taught the above polite accomplishment in its most fashionable branches. He intends to commence teaching as above, on Tuesday, the 8th of June, at the Premises lately occupied by Mr. Brunton, 20, Prince-street, Sydney. Public Attendance on Tuesday and Friday Evenings, at Six o'clock. Private Tuition attended to with punctuality, and the most respectable references can be given if required.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (4 November 1830), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2196433 

MR. MILLER, in returning his grateful acknowledgments for the liberal encouragement extended towards him, is desirous of informing his kind Patrons, that he has REMOVED his ACADEMY for DANCING from the late Mr. Brunton's, in Prince-street, to a more commodious set of apartments in Macquarie-street (opposite the School of Industry), where he still hopes to meet with a continuance of that patronage which has hitherto rewarded his best exertions. N.B. - Days of attendance, Tuesdays and Fridays, from three in the afternoon till eight in the evening. - Private Families and Boarding Schools waited upon; and parties instructed in Quadrilles, Six Dreels, Circassian Circles, Waltzing, Mescolanzes, Ecossoises, &c. &c. &. A good VIOLIN PLAYER WANTED.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (6 November 1830), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2196438 

MRS. RAINE and Miss FULLOON'S, in returning thanks to their Friends, and the Public,
beg to announce, that they have changed the hours of the Dancing School,
viz. from 5 till 8 on the evenings of Mondays and Thursdays, and have engaged Mr. Miller to attend on the above evenings,
to commence on the 8th instant, when they hope for a continuance of that patronage which they have hitherto experienced.
Terms, of £2 per quarter. N. B. - Application to be made at Mrs. Raine's and Miss Fulloon's Seminary, No. 12, O'connel-street.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (12 January 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2204425 

Mr. Miller, the dancing master, intends giving a ball to his patrons, for the purpose of exhibiting the progress of his pupils in that delightful recreation.

[News], The Sydney Monitor (28 January 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32076789

Another Subscription Ball (select) is announced by Mr. Miller, Dancing Master, to take place at the Royal Hotel, on the 16th proximo.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (21 February 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32148297

IF MR. JOSIAH MILLER, Dancing Master, does not come forward and pay for his Board and Lodging, due to MR. BENJAMIN ISAACS, of Cumberland-street, within fourteen days from this date, the Articles that he has left will be sold to re-place such deficiency, and also to pay for this advertisement. February 14th, 1835.

"LIST of Unclaimed Letters", New South Wales Government Gazette (26 October 1836), 831

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230673413

. . . Miller (dancing-master) Mr. . . .

"POLICE REPORTS. FRIDAY - AN OLD STAGER", Bell's Life in Sydney (23 January 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59766899

An antiquated old gentleman, rejoicing in the name of Josiah Miller, of rather the Jack Falstaff symmetry, and blessed with a nose of vermillion brilliancy, made his bow to the Mayor yesterday, on the serious charge of having imbibed rum to such an extent, as to completely upset his equilibrium. Josiah, it would appear, has devoted his life to instructing the juvenile generation of his day in the art of twirling and distorting their limbs in a variety of ways; in other words, he was a professor of dancing. It somehow or other happens, that the masters of that profound science are generally bon vivants - men devotedly attached to a glass of good liquor. On Tuesday night, old Josiah, fell in with a friend, who treated him to about a quart of rum and water. After shaking hands with each other for about a dozen times, the two lushingtons separated, with the intention (how often are our best intentions frustrated) of returning to their respective homes. Josiah had scarcely been three minutes in the streets, when a strange fancy took possession of him. He imagined that he was imitating a number of youngsters in the mystery of gracefully tripping it on the light fantastic toe. Stimulated by this conceit, he commenced dancing a pas seul to a lamp-post. When Sergeant Coyle came up, he found him in the act of going through a minuet in the centre of the street. The watchhouse being the safest place for him under such circumstances, he was immediately lodged there. The Mayor took compassion on him, and discharged him.

Burials in the Parish of St Luke, Liverpool . . . New South Wales, in the year 1860; [register page 71]

No. 980 / Josiah Miller / [Died] 18 Jany / [Buried] 16 Jany [sic] / [Age] 71 . . .

MILLER, William (William John MILLER; Mr. W. MILLER; Mr. MILLER)

Actor, manager, comic vocalist

Active Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 1840s

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (3 April 1841), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225008068 

THE ROYAL PAVILION SALOON
WILL open on MONDAY EVENING, April 12, with a VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT,
Programme.
PART I.
Opening Chorus - "God save the Queen" - By the whole Company.
Overture - "A la Melbourne" - Monsieur Gautrot and Band.
Song - "Blue Violets" - Mrs. Avins.
Song - Madame Gautrot.
Comic Song - "The Nervous Appeal." - Mr. W. Miller.
Comic Song - "Cherry-cheek'd Patty." - Mr. Hodge.
BETWEEN THE PARTS,
Overture - Monsieur Gautrot and the Band
And a variety of Entertainments,
PART II.
Overture - Monsieur Gautrot and Band.
Song - Classical delineations of the Grecian Statues - Mr. Miller.
Song - "Curly-headed Ploughboy" - Mr. Hodge.
Song - Madame Gautrot.
Song - "Away to the Mountain's Brow," - Mrs. Avins.
Duet - "The Charity School Boy" - Mrs. Avins and Mr. Miller.
Overture - Band.
Finale - "Rule Britannia," by the whole strength of the Company.
Doors open at half-past 7, and Performances to commence at 8 o'clock.
Tickets of admission to be had of Mr. T. Hodge, At the Box Office, from 10 till 3 o'clock every day, Sundays excepted - Box Tickets, 10s 6d; Pit 7s; Gallery, 4s.
MONSIEUR GAUTROT, Leader of the Band.
MR. W. MILLER, Stage Manager.
MR. T. HODGE, Proprietor.
VIVAT REGINA!

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (18 June 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225009399 

. . . SIR, - We, the members of the Amateur Theatre . . . Yours &c. &c.,
George Buckingham, John Davies, James Southall, William John Miller, Richard Smith, James Warman, H. S. Avins, Robert Stainsby, Richard Capper, Joseph Harper . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Buckingham (actor, manager); Henry Stacey Avins husband of Julia Avins (actor); Richard Capper (actor, stage carpenter); Robert Stainsby (musician); Royal Pavilion Theatre (venue)

"ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the . . .", Port Phillip Gazette (7 February 1844), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224812127 

SIR, - I beg you will be kind enough to insert the following remarks on two articles relative to the Theatre, the one having appeared in the Herald of 2nd instant, and the other in the Patriot of this morning. Mr. Miller is accused of singing a song between the drama and farce, not suited to ears polite. The comedy of The Hypocrite is alluded to as being blasphemous, &c., &c. An Allusion is made also to an introduction of words in the comedy not written by the author. It is stated that a Mr. Young was highly incensed on listening to Mr. Miller's song. A further reflection is also made on Mr. Winter, for singing a comic song called "I'm too little for anything."

To each of these remarks allow me to reply. - 1st, that the song sung by Mr. Miller on the evening alluded to, I have heard sung by John Reeve at the Adelphi Theatre, London, many times to fashionable audiences. The same remark will apply relative to Mr. Winter's song, which has been sung night after night at the Strand Theatre by W. S. Hammond [sic], and the taste of the audience was never offended . . . As far as the said Mr. Young is concerned, I beg to observe, that I do not know whether the party to whom I am about to allude is Mr. Young or not, but certain it is that a person in the boxes did express disapprobation at Mr. Miller's song, and that the said person was in, such a state of beastly intoxication, that if any lady quitted the dress boxes, it must have been for the purpose of avoiding the blackguardism of the men, and not the song of Mr. Miller. Fortunately for the person in question, the special constables employed by me were not at hand at the moment, or the worthy should have passed his evening in the watchhouse. Whether it be Mr. Young or Mr. Anybody else, I caution the parties in future.

[3] In conclusion, I fear that there is a little animus betrayed by the writers of the articles in question, not at all creditable to themselves. I pursue the even tenor of my way; my aim is to please the public, and I defy any one to say that during a long professional career I ever sanctioned anything offensive to the public, either on the stage or any where else.
I am, Sir, Your obedient servant,
C. KNOWLES. Victoria Theatre, 5th February, 1844 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Winters (comedian, vocalist); Conrad Knowles (actor, manager); John Reeve (London comic vocalist); William John Hammond (London comic vocalist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Melbourne venue)

MUSIC: They say I'm too little for anything [? tune: Jeremy Diddler, the fiddler]

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette (30 April 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224810837 

Queen's Theatre Royal, QUEEN-STREET, MELBOURNE.
OPENING NIGHT, Thursday Evening, May 1, 1845 . . .
End of the Comedy.
An admired Song, by MRS. KNOWLES.
A Comic Song - MR. MILLER . . .
Proprietor, MR. SMITH,
Stage Manager, MR. NESBITT,
Mechanist, MR. CAPPER.
VIVAT REGINA!

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Nesbitt (actor, manager); Cordelia Cameron (actor); Harriet Knowles (vocalist, actor); John Thomas Smith (proprietor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne)

"MRA. AVINS' BENEFIT", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (3 January 1884), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208853663 

MILLNER, Esther (Mrs. MILLNER; Mrs. J. S. MILLNER; SANDERS)

Musician, organist, harmonium player, teacher

Active SA, by 1864
Died Yankalilla, SA, 29 December 1872

Documentation:

"ANGASTON", South Australian Register (27 May 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39119864

"YANKAKILLA", South Australian Register (28 September 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41406589

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (31 December 1872), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39259677

"DEATH OF MRS. J. S. MILLNER", South Australian Register (1 January 1873), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39298598

In the obituary columns of Tuesday's Register appeared an announcement of the death of Mrs. J. S. Millner, of Yankalilla, the wife of Dr. Millner, the Protector of Aborigines and Resident Surgeon in the Northern Territory. The deceased, who had a short illness, was carried off by heart disease . . . and died on Sunday, December 29. The loss will be greatly felt in the neighbourhood of her home, where she was universally respected. Mrs. Millner devoted much of her spare time to the tuition of children attending the school attached to the Church of England in the locality, and shortly before her death a handsome present was given to her in recognition of the value of the services rendered . . .

"JAMES STOKES MILLNER", Northern Territory Times (13 March 1875), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3143935

Bibliography and resources:

"James Millner (doctor)", Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Millner_(doctor)

MILLER, S. K. (S. K. MILLER)

Musical amateur, lecturer on vocal music

Active Illawarra, NSW, 1860

Documentation:

"MR. MILLER'S LECTURE ON VOCAL MUSIC AT BULLI", Illawarra Mercury (13 April 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132227984 

MILLS, George (George MILLS)

Organ blower (St. James's Church, Sydney)

Active Sydney, NSW, 1829

Documentation:

Colonial Secretary LC, Cash vouchers 1829, State Archives NSW, 4/296 (transcr. Rushworth 1988, 363)

[St. James's Church], Chaplain Hill, £250 [per annum]; Clerk, 20; Collector of Pew Rents, 5; Sexton, 20; Beadles (2), 15 each; Pew openers (2), 10 each; Teacher of the Choir and Organist, Mr. Pearson, £26; ditto, for tuning the organ, 8; Singers, Harriet Edmonds, 10; Ann Lancaster, 5; E. Hoare, J. Parton, G. Shepherd, Wm. Aldis, R. Cooper, S. Pawsey, 5 each; Organ blower, Geo. Mills, 4 6s 8d; Watchman, 13; Grave Digger, 13.

MILLS, Henry (Henry MILLS)

Pianoforte maker, importer and repairer of pianos, public servant

Active Hobart, TAS, by 1854
Died Hobart, TAS, 30 January 1866, aged 64

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Mills+d1866 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Courier (8 March 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2240073 

. . . "I hereby certify that Mr. Thompson has tuned Pianofortes for me since his arrival in this colony, and am happy to say that he has given every satisfaction not only to me but likewise to those ladies and gentlemen for whom he has had the honour of tuning their pianofortes; and in the numerous orders I have entrusted to him I have always found him punctual and very attentive to his duties.
"HENRY MILLS,
"Importer and Repairer of Pianofortes,
"Devonshire House, Upper Murray-street" . . .

ASSOCIATION: John Charles Thompson

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner (20 February 1866), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36632949 

MILLS - Henry Mills, after a short illness, aged 64 years, at his residence, Devonshire House, Upper Murray-street, Hobart Town, for many years Messenger to the House of Assembly.

MILNE, James (James MILNE; Mr. MILNE)

Actor, vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1855
Died Fitzroy, VIC, 18 November 1875, aged "between 50 and 60"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Milne+d1875 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Empire (27 December 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60171568 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. - THIS EVENING,
MADAME ANNA BISHOP will make her Third Appearance in Australia . . .
Part of the First, and the whole of the Second Act,
including the Grand Mad-Scene of Donizetti's
LINDA OF CHAMOUNI
in English, first Time in Australia.
LINDA, the Maid of Chamouini (in a French Court Costume of 1700) - Mme. ANNA BISHOP
Pierotto, friend of Linda, a Savoyard Peasant - Mrs. Guerin.
Antonio, father to Linda - Mr. Milne.
Madelina, her mother - Mrs. Gibbs . . .

"Death of Mr. Milne", The Herald (18 November 1875), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244176729 

"DEATH OF MR. JAMES MILNE", The Australasian (20 November 1875), 21

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142155505 

MINARD, Francois (François MINARD; Mons. MINARD; M. MINARD)

Vocalist, actor

MINARD, Mad. (Madame MINARD; Mme. MINARD; Mad. MINARD)

Vocalist, actor

Arrived Sydney, 1 March 1839 (per Sarah and Elizabeth, from Batavia, 4 January)
Departed Sydney, 23 April 1839 (per Parland, for London)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=French+operatic+company+1839 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Madame Gautrot

Summary:

The were already active in Batavia's (mostly amateur) French theatre in 1835, from whence, in November, François sailed for Europe, to return with further professional theatrical talent, arriving back in Batavia by October 1836. Among the new arrivals were the Gautrots and Charrieres.

Minard, according to Diehl, was "Jewish". He had been at Calcutta, probably at least a couple of years before his performances there were remembered in a review of 1836. According to another source, the Gautrots were recorded as having performed at the Cape Colony, South Africa, perhaps en route to Batavia.

As the French operatic company, the Minard and Gautrots gave a short and not very successful season at Joseph Wyatt's Royal Victoria theatre in March-April 1839. The fifth member of the troupe, a M. Henry, is recorded neither arriving nor leaving with the Minards, but was perhaps Gautrot's son (an "H. Gautrot" recorded leaving Batavia with them in 1838).

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Javasche courant (30 September 1835), 5

http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010503893:mpeg21:p005 

Messieurs les directeurs du théâtre de Batavia ayant eu la coinplaisance, de ceder la salle de spectacle à la compagnie française, elle aura l'honneur de donner
Venredi 2e Octobre 1835 une représentation composée de
MICHEL et CHRISTINE, vaudeville en un acte de SCRIBE. ANGELINE, ou LA CHAMPENOISE, vaudeville en un acte du théâtre des variétés.
Le spectacle sera terminé par LA DEMOISELLE et LA DAME, ou AVANT ET APRES LE MARIAGE, vaudeville en un acte de SCRIBE . . .
Billets . . . chez M. MINARD, régisseur, a l'Hotel de Provence.

"VERTREKKENDE PERSONEN", Javasche courant (31 October 1835), 5

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M. François Minard et Mad. Louvel, dite Isidor, partent pour l'Europe.

"SCHEEPSBERIGTEN", Javasche courant (28 November 1835), 7

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BATAVIA . . . Vertrokken. Nov. 24 - Amerik. schip St. Lawrence, T. G. Bunker, naar Bremen, passagiers, de heer F. Minard en kind, en mevrouw de weduwe Louvet geboren La Brane.

"THE FRENCH DRAMATIC COMPANY", Calcutta Journal (August 1836), 379-80

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=_RwYAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA379

The French Company recently arrived, made their debut on the evening of the 23d August . . . M. Charles . . . a young actor destined, we guess, for the parts that were assigned to M. Minard in the former Company, but, to judge from a first performance, not quite equal to him.

"BATAVIA. Aangekomen", Javasche courant (5 October 1836), 1

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Oct. 2. - . . . Frans. schip Alexander, van Bordeaux den 29sten junij, passagiers, der heer Minard en vrouw, de heer Alexander en vrouw, de heer Charriere en vrouw, de Heer Condraij en vrouw, de heer Gautrand [sic, recte Gautrot] en kine, en de heeren Noël, Donadieu en Ropert.

"THEATRE FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant (19 October 1836), 1

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"THEATRE FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant (26 November 1836), 1

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"THEATRE FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant (7 December 1836), 1

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"THEATRE FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant (1 July 1837), 1

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"THEATRE FRANÇAIS", Javasche courant (17 January 1838), 1

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"Schepen liggende ter reede . . . SAMARANG", Javasche courant (12 December 1838), 2

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Dec. 4 - Ned stoom boot Van de Capellen . . . naar Batavia . . .. passagiers . . . de heer en mevrouw Gautrot, en de heer en mevrouwen Minard en H. Gautrot.

"ARRIVALS", The Colonist (2 March 1839), 2

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[News], The Australian (7 March 1839), 3

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Monsieur Minard and his Company have made arrangements with Mr. Wyatt. of the Theatre Royal, for the use of that establishment, for the purpose of performing Operas, Vaudevilles, &c . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (14 March 1839), 3

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"THE FRENCH PERFORMERS", The Sydney Herald (18 March 1839), 3

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"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor (18 March 1839), 3

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"THE FRENCH PERFORMERS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 March 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2537815

Madame Minard also has a sweet voice, and in one instance caused much amusement in the execution of a burlesque bravura. The leader (Minard) has also a good voice, and, what is almost of equal importance, a gentlemanly carriage.

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (19 March 1839),  2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36861172

M. Minard has but little capability as a singer, but in vaudevilles, as we have just said, great compass of voice, or richness of tone, is not required. The fictitious duet which he sings in this piece, was exceedingly good; and his facility of manner gives a character of gaiety and vigour to the whole, that voice alone never can effect.

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Herald (22 March 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12857610

"THE THEATRE", The Australian (26 March 1839), 2

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"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Herald (5 April 1839), 2

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[2 advertisements], The Sydney Monitor (12 April 1839), 3

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The Proprietor being about to leave the Colony, TWENTY-FIVE OPERAS, complete, with all the Music for the Orchestra, La Dame Blanche, Le Rossignol, Lea Visitandines, &c. &c. . . . Address M. MINARD, 75, Pitt-street.

"SAILED", The Australian (25 April 1839), 2

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"SHIPPING. ARRIVED", Naval & Military Gazette and Weekly Chronicle of the United Service [London] (7 September 1839), 13

Sept. 3 - PARLAND . . . [from NSW], April 23 . . . PASSENGERS . . . M. and Madame Minard . . .

Bibliography and resources:

F. de Haan, Oud Batavia: gedenkboek uitgegeven ter gelegenheid van het dire honderdjarig bestaan de staad in 1919 (Batavia: G. Kolff, 1919 & 1922-23), 442

Victor Ido [pseud.], Indie in den gouden ouden tijd: radio-voordrachten voor de Nirom gehouden door Victor Ido (Bandoeng: N.V. v/h Nic & Co., 1949)

Katharine Smith Diehl, Printers and printing in the East Indies to 1850: Batavia (Aristide D. Cararzas, 1990), 348-51

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12552669

Franki R. Notosudirdjo (Raden), Music, politics, and the problems of national identity in Indonesia (Ph.D. Diss., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2001), 56

Quarterly Bulletin of the South African Library 48 (1993), 24

. . . performances by the violinist Gautrot, the harpist Douchez, and the Italian singer Schieroni, all of whom gave concerts in the Exchange in the 1830s . . .

MINOR, John (John MINOR; Mr. MINOR)

1 or 2 vocalists, comic vocalist, actor, banjoist, convict

? Born England, c. 1829
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 27 October 1846 (convict per Maitland)
Active Melbourne NSW (VIC), 1847; Kilmore, NSW (VIC), 1848; Melbourne, VIC, 1856
? Died VIC, 1857, aged "28"

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (26 July 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223154244 

QUEEN'S THEATRE ROYAL. GREAT ATTRACTION!!
First a Night of a Celebrated Romantic Melo-Drama, in three acts, entitled
RAMPFYLDE MOORE CAREW; Or, The Gipsey of the Glen. ON MONDAY EVENING, JULY 26 . . .
In the course of the Play, a celebrated song by Mr. Minor, called "The Life of a Cadger" . . .
Leader of Orchestra - Mr. Megson.
J. T. SMITH, Proprietor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Megson (violin, leader); John Thomas Smith (proprietor); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue); Minor was regularly billed to perform unspecified songs between the plays over the coming months, the last occasion being the night of 1 November 1847, [Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (30 October 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223152993 

MUSIC: The life of a cadger ("a favorite characteristic medley song")

"A WARBLER CAGED", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (26 June 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226354076 

One of the comic stars of the Victoria, was on Saturday introduced into the presence, for being concerned in the illegal abstraction of a piece of polit cloth. The vocalist who formerly raised broad grins upon the phizzes of the playgoers, happened unluckily to become acquainted while resident in Kilmore, with a man named Ashmore, who one fine day last week [illegible] on a piece of pilot cloth, sufficient to make a comfortable wraprascal; but afterwards preferring the inner lining of B. P. Rum to the outer garment, he entrusted the stuff to the vocalist (Mr. Minor) who obligingly contented to become his agent. The nightingale has consequently got himself caged and unless he has the good fortune to explain away the low'ring clouds which rest upon his character, he will for a few months to come be doomed to "warble through in iron grate."

"ROBBERY AT KILMORE", Port Phillip Gazette and Settler's Journal (28 June 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223152140 

On Saturday two exiles per Maitland named John Minor and George Ashmore, were brought before the police court, charged with having committed a robbery at Kilmore, upon the stores of Mr. Perceval there. Ashmore had been in the employment of Mr. Perceval who had missed a quantity of pilot cloth, a portion of which had been offered for sale by Minor to his employer Mr. Beadle of Kilmore, who suspecting something wrong, gave information of the circumstance to the police, which led to the arrest of the accused, who were remanded until Monday for further examination.

ASSOCIATIONS: The convict ship Maitland, bound for Van Diemen's Land, had disembarked the convicts at Port Phillip, on 27 October 1846; neither Minor nor Ashmore appear among the names of the convicts

"CRIMINAL SESSIONS", The Port Phillip Patriot and Morning Advertiser (19 July 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226355347 

The Criminal Sessions commenced on Monday, with a list of twenty-two charges . . . John Minor and George Ashmore were charged with stealing a piece of cloth from Mr. Percival of Kilmore. Ashmore was acquitted, Minor found guilty, and sentenced to three years' hard labour in irons on the roads.

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4833764 

QUEEN'S ARMS, Emerald Hill. - Mr. John Minor, the celebrated Banjo-Player and Vocalist, on Easter Monday.

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 April 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834575 

MINTON, Richard (Richard MINTON; R. MINTON)

Amateur musician, pianist, painter and decorator

Born Clerkenwell, London, England 12 April 1826 (son of Richard MINTON and Maria FULLBROOK)
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1855
Died Ballarat, VIC, 15 April 1864

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Richard+Minton+1826-1864 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MINTON, Benjamin (Benjamin MINTON; B. MINTON)

Amateur musician, organist, painter and decorator

Born Clerkenwell, London, England, 10 August 1831 (son of Richard MINTON and Maria FULLBROOK)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24/26 November 1852 (per Arundel, from London, "Minton Benjamin / 21 / Painter")
Died Hobart, TAS, 28 April 1908

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Benjamin+Minton+1831-1908 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MINTON, Thomas (Thomas MINTON; Mr. T. MINTON; Tom MINTON)

Musician, violoncello player, cellist, double-bass player, music retailer, painter and decorator

Born Clerkenwell, London, England, 24 October 1833 (son of Richard MINTON and Maria FULLBROOK)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24/26 November 1852 (per Arundel, from London, "Minton Thomas / 19 / Painter")
Died Woollahra, NSW, 1 July 1901

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Minton+1833-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 April 1853), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792004 

SHIP ARUNDEL. - Benjamin and Thomas Minton, who arrived in this colony by the above named ship, can hear of their brother Richard Minton, by directing a letter, addressed to Mr. H. T. Roberts, Butcher, Queen-street, Melbourne; opposite the Theatre.

"GREGORY'S SALOON", The Age (16 August 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154895796 

The Ethiopian Serenaders are still carrying all before them, assisted by the able pianist, R. Minton. The house is nightly crowded, and repeated encores are rapturously called for.

[Advertisement], The Star (22 October 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66050755 

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. FRIDAY, 22ND OCTOBER. BENEFIT OF MONS. FLEURY!
Under the Patronage of the Philharmonic Society . . .
The Band will comprise the following unrivalled instrumentalists: -
Messrs. Fleury, Palin, Ring, Labalestrier, Ellis, Herndoff, Miell, Minton, Fillion, Whetter, Wild, Khidle, Hort, Gunn, and Signor Pietro Canna.
During the Evening, Locke's celebrated Music in MACBETH! . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (20 December 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66332886 

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT . . . FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24th . . .
THE OPERA SEASON, Under the direction of MONS. LAVENUE, Will commence on MONDAY EVENING, 27th DECEMBER . . .
The Operas will be effectively rendered by the following Distinguished and Favorite Artistes:
MADAME CARANDINI, MISS OCTAVIA HAMILTON, MONS. LAGLAISE, MONS. EMILE COULON, SIGNOR GROSSI, MONS. LAVENUE.
Assisted by the most powerful and efficient CHORUS That ever appeared in the colony.
THE PREMIERE BAND Of the Australian colonies, under the able leadership of Mons. Fleury, will comprise the following instrumentalists:
1st Violin - Mons. Fleury
iud Violin - Mous. Filhou
Tenor - Mons. Labat
Violincello - Mr. T. Minton
Double Bass - Mons. Havendoff
Flute - Herr Palin
Clarionet - Mons. Faure
1st Cornet - Mons. Labalestiier
2nd Comet - Mr. Miell
Trombone - Mr. Ellis
Drums, Cymbals, &c.. - Mons. Pietro Canna.
Leader of the Band - MONS. FLEURY.
Conductor - MONS. LAVENUE . . .

[Advertisement], Otago Daily Times [NZ] (22 October 1862), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18621022.2.4.6 

ROYAL PRINCESS' THEATRE . . . MORNING CONCERT, ON FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER, 1862, On which occasion the following talented artistes will appear: Madame Carandini, Miss Emma Neville, Madame Whyte, Mr. W. Sherwin, Mr. J. Small, Mr. R. W. Kohler, Mr. Whyte, Mr. J. Kohler, Mons. Fleury, Mr. C. Cousins, Mr. T. Minton, Mr. Moss, Mr. George Loder, Conductor . . .

[Advertisement], Otago Daily Times [NZ] (21 July 1864), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18640721.2.3.5 

PRINCESS THEATRE . . . To-morrow Evening THE FLOWER OF THE FOREST, and other Entertainments for Benefit of Messrs. T. MINTON and REICHARDT, of the Orchestra . . .

[Advertisement], Otago Daily Times [NZ] (31 July 1865), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18650731.2.2.7 

ROYAL PRINCESS THEATRE . . . the following efficient Orchestra : - leader Mons. A. Fleury; Cornet - Mr. Vollenstein. Piano - Mr. Reichardt. Flute - Mr. J. Smith. Basso - Mr. T. Minton . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Courier (29 August 1874), 3

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. . . THE GREAT HIBERNICON ORCHESTRA, Under the Leadership of that popular author and composer, Professor C. A. BOYD, includes the following first-class artists - Signor G. GAGLIARDI, Mr. A. G. THOMAS, Mr. W. J. CHATLEY, Mr. T. MINTON, Mr. J. BROWN. Pianist - Mr. FRANK RICHARDSON . . .

[Advertisement], Mercury [Fitzroy, VIC] (27 February 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58152233 

MUSICAL NOTICE. INSTRUCTION on the Violin, Violoncello, and Double Bass.
First-class String or Brass Bands provided on the shortest notice.
Harp and Violin always on hand, AT
T. MINTON'S MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT,
30 Wellington Street, Near Victoria Parade.

[Advertisement], Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (24 May 1884), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107270790 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON. PROMENADE CONCERT. Sir Joseph Banks Pavilion and Pleasure Grounds, BOTANY . . . 16. Tenor song ('cello obligato by Mr. T. Minton) - "To the Confiding Star," Signor Gustavo Bellini . . .

"ANNIVERSARY SERVICES", Tasmanian News (30 March 1891), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163588293 

Yesterday the people connected with the King Street Church had special religious services in celebration of their eighth anniversary . . . Special hymns and anthems were sung under the direction of Mr. T. J. Roberts, Mr. B. Minton presiding at the organ.

[Advertisement], The Daily Telegraph [Sydney, NSW] (31 March 1893), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235956006 

. . . THE PRESENT ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA. Mr. Robt. Lockheed (director and leader), Mr. W. Farrell, Mr. W. Jeffkins, Mr. H. Royal, Mr. T. Minton, and Mr. H. Dixie . .

"The Pictures on My Wall (No. 3)", Sunday Times (1 July 1928), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122811053 

Memories of the Old Alhambra . . . The names are: [FRONT ROW] J. Gilmore, W. Ryan, ---- ? , Miss Mary Mackey, Miss Millie Herbert, Miss Jennie Nye, Charlie Austin, Harry Barrington, Miss Grace Folland, Miss Ida Frances, Nina Tulloch, A. Farley, Frank Phillip, and -- Ship.
Back Row: Aaron Parkes, -- , -- Slavin, and Tom Minton [double bass].
For many of the names I am thankful to Mr. "Gyp" Harper, the well-known tonsorial artist, of Cathedral street, Woolloomooloo.

MIRAN, Charles (alias of Frederick HANCOCK; Charles Frederick MIRAN; Charles MIRAN)

Actor, theatre manager, concert promoter, ? vocalist, songwriter

Born England, 1832; baptised St. Mary's church, Bury St. Edmunds, 16 September 1832; son of William HANCOCK (1789-1848) and Ann RANSOM (1794-1888)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, July 1852 (per Mariner, aged "19")
Married Anna Maria MURPHY (d. 1899), by c. 1860
Departed Melbourne, VIC, December 1868 (per Suffolk, for England)
Died Brooklyn, New York, USA, 27 March 1885

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Miran+1832-1885 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1639532 (NLA persistent identifier)

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hancock (father); Thomas Hancock (uncle); Walter Hancock (uncle)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 November 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612706 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.
MR. CHARLES MIRAN, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and the Principal English Theatres, has the honor of announcing, that he intends giving a Series of Musical and Dramatic Soirees - introducing a combination of acknowledged Talented Artists, of which due notice will be given. A limited number of family tickets will be issued.
MUSICAL and DRAMATIC. - Applications respecting engagements for the above evening, to be addressed to Mr. Charles Miran, 73, Great Collins-street, opposite the ARGUS office.

[Advertisement], The Argus (10 December 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788418

MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. TO-NIGHT. - Mr. Charles Miran's Grand Concert . . .
Mr. CHARLES MIRAN Of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, has the honour to announce that he will give a
GRAND CONCERT, On Friday Evening Next, December 10,
On which occasion the following distinguished artists will appear:
VOCAL - MISS LEWIS, of the Royal Italian Opera; Signor Georgi, of the Opera Francais and the leading Concerts of Paris;
Mr. Gregg, the favorite Bass singer; Mr. Moseley, of the principal London Concerts;
Mr. George Lunt, of the Liverpool Concerts, his first appearance; and Mr. Hamilton, of the leading Concerts.
INSTRUMENTAL - Cornet a Piston, Signor Maffei of Her Majesty's Royal Italian Opera.
Violin, Mr. Boulimier of the Royal Italian Opera, Paris and Jullien's Concerts, his first appearance.
Concertina, Mr. H. Richardson, his last appearance previous to his departure for Sydney;
and Mr. Salomon, pianist of the nobility's concerts, London . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Solo, Concertina - Tyrolean air, with variations, Mr. Richardson - Warren . . .
PART II . . . Solo, Concertina - La Sonnambula with introduction, variations and Coda, Mr. Richardson - Arranged by Henry Farmer . . .
Mr. Miran begs to announce that he will shortly give a second Evening Concert, upon a grand scale; the instrumentalist consisting of Forty Musicians, and the vocalist of all the leading talent in Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: Annie Lewis (vocalist); Signor Georgi (vocalist); John Gregg (vocalist); George Lunt (vocalist); Joseph Maffei (cornet); Anthony Boullemier (violin); Henry Richardson (concertina); Edward Salamon (pianist)

"CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS'", The Argus (11 December 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788436 

Notwithstanding the divided attraction of the Nelson Family and the Concert at the Mechanics', the great room was last night very well attended, to witness the first of a series of entertainments got up by a Mr. Miran. The programme was a very full one, and many of the performances were good; but the entertainment was far too long, and a tired audience is naturally apt to become unruly. We will do Mr. Miran the justice to compliment him on the spirit and energy he showed in affording so great a variety, and in mustering a perfect army of professionals. But in future experiments of the sort, we, who do know something of the taste of the people of Melbourne, strongly advise him, who, as a new-comer, cannot be expected to know much about it, to be less liberal as to the quantity, and a little more careful as to the quality of the performances presented to his audience. In the entertainment of last evening there was, perhaps, nothing absolutely to condemn, but there was a good deal which did not rise above mediocrity, and audiences are apt to be too fastidious to tolerate even this. Still, we like spirit, and the caterer for last evening has shown so much of that quality that we believe him able to afford much amusement to a public, quite sufficiently liberal in their support to those who fully deserve it at their hands.

ASSOCIATIONS: Nelson family (musical and dramatic entertainers)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (22 May 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207175437 

TAVISTOCK HOTEL and CIDER CELLARS, RUNDLE-STREET.-
It having been suggested to the Proprietor of the above Hotel that an Amusement in conformity with the times, supported by the professional talent which is acknowledged by the public generally, would meet with approval, the above Rooms will be OPENED on Wednesday evening, May 26, and EVERY EVENING until further notice, and conducted on the same principle as the Dr, Johnson, Cider Cellar, &c., of London, and Tilke's, of Melbourne.
The Proprietor will, as opportunities admit, engage the best available talent.
Engagement for a limited number of nights of Mr. Charles Miran (of the Victoria Theatre), who will nightly introduce a budget of Characteristic Sketches, vocal and soliliqual;
also, new Local Songs (written expressly, viz., "The Song of the Adeladian," "On the Banks of the Flowing Tornens," "The Young Fresh Arrival," "I'm a Legislative Man," &c.)
Admission - Free.
The best Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Hot Grog, Ales and Porter, at the usual prices.
Notice - Stringent rules will be enforced to maintain the respectability of the room.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (20 June 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49763407 

TAVISTOCK HOTEL, - Rundle-street. New Songs - Comic and Sentimental; Glees, &c. C. MIRAN, Director.

"POPULAR AMUSEMENTS. To the Editor of the . . .", Adelaide Times (28 November 1857), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207125771 

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (26 January 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207158857 

PANTHEON ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
MR. CHARLES MIRAN BEGS to solicit the Patronage of the inhabitants of Adelaide, to his
MUSICAL AND POETICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND SKETCHES OF LIFE AND CHARACTER.
ON TUESDAY EVENING JANUAKY 26, 1858.
The Programme will include Selections from the Poets, Comic and Sentimental.
Scenes from Popular Plays, Anecdotes, and Glimpses of Life and Character, &c., with
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL assistance by several artists, who have kindly given their services . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 October 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28628103 

MR. CHARLES MIRAN'S PICTORIAL AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT,
Before and Behind the Curtain; or, Scraps from a Portfolio,
In Sydney shortly.

"INSOLVENCY COURT. Friday. NEW INSOLVENTS", Empire (14 January 1860), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64095919 

Charles Miran, Castlereagh-street, Sydney, Liabilities, £55 11s. 3d.; assets, - value of personal property and moneys, £7; deficit, £48 11s. 3d. Samuel Frederick Milford, official assignee.

"IN INSOLVENCY", New South Wales Government Gazette (17 January 1860), 109

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230039361 

In the Supreme Court of -New South Wales . . .
In the Insolvent Estate of Charles Miran, of Castlereagh-street, Sydney, comedian.
WHEREAS the Estate of Charles Miran was, on the 13th day of January, 1860, placed under sequestration . . .

"SANDHURST POLICE COURT . . . FRAUD SUMMONS", Bendigo Advertiser (26 December 1868), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87900640 

Charles Miran was called on to show cause why he did not pay to H. Bailes a sum of L5 4d. Defendant did not appear, and an order was made for the payment of the money, and 10s costs immediately; in default twenty-one days' imprisonment. An order, at the instance of J. W. Pemberton against the same defendant, to pay L2 10s, and 10s costs, was also made, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment.

"Notes on the Australian Stage. BY CHARLES MIRAN", Music & Drama [New York, USA] (5 November 1882), 5

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=SI4PAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA4-PA5 

"MUMMER MEMOIRS", Sydney Sportsman (14 August 1907), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166749870 

[Advertisement], Daily Telegraph [Launceston, TAS] (6 February 1917), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152842232 

PURSUANT to an Order of the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice dated 31st day of July 1916 made in the MATTER of the ESTATE of FREDERICK HANCOCK, Deceased . . .
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons claiming to be entitled under the said inquires are either personally or by their solicitors on or before the 4th day of April 1917 . . .
Dated 4th day of December 1916, A. KEEN, Master.
Note. - Frederic Hancock or Charles Frederick Miran was an actor who died on 27th March 1885, at 160 Spencer-street, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
He adopted (and he and his family finally only used) the stage name of Charles Frederick Miran soon after 1852, in which year he went to Australia and after living in New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania, returned to England about 1868. He went to the United States of America, about 1870. He is staled to have married in May 1554 or 1855 at Launceston Tasmania.
Messrs. PEACOCK and GODDARD, South Square, Gray's Inn London W.C. Plaintiff's Solicitors.

MIRKETT, John (John MIRKETT)

Musician (street band), itinerant musician

Active Sydney, NSW, 1858

Documentation:

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 May 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13010279

Thomas McGovern was brought before the Bench charged with having committed an assault on view. Constable Newell deposed that between nine and ten o'clock last night, he was on duty in York-street, near the Post Office Hotel, in front of which a band of musicians were performing; he saw defendant strike one of the performers and run away; he saw no provocation given; took defendant into custody. John Mirkett, musician, deposed that while he and others were, last evening, engaged in their vocation in York street, defendant, who was the worse for liquor, interrupted them by laying hold of their instruments; he took hold of him (witness), and wanted to show how he could perform; witness desired him to let go and advised him to go home or he would get into the watch-house; defendant thereupon struck at him several times, and as soon as he succeeded in dealing a blow ran off. To pay 40s. or to be imprisoned one month.

MITCHELL, Mr. (? Mr. C. and Mr. J. MITCHELL were both members)

Vocalist, committee member and music librarian (Adelaide Choral Society)

Active Adelaide, SA, c. 1849-52
? Active Melbourne, VIC, 1852-53

Documentation:

"ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY", Adelaide Times (28 October 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207018951 

The Quarterly Concert of this Society was given last evening, in the room adjoining the Freemasons' Tavern, and was, notwithstanding the extreme sultriness of the weather, crowded to excess. The performances evidenced a steady progress on the part of the Society, which was more especially apparent in the greatly increased strength of the orchestra. We have not space to notice in detail the various parts of the programme; but we may state that the audience appeared much gratified with the singing of Miss Chalker and Mr. Mitchell, as well as with the performances on the harp and pianoforte by Miss Horne and Mr. Linger . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (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 . . .
PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture, "Semiramide" - Full Band - Rossini.
Glee, "Hark, Apollo strikes the lyre" - Messrs. Mitchell, Barre, and Bancroft - Bishop . . .

MITCHELL, Mr. (Mr. MITCHELL)

Vocalist

Active Adelaide, SA, 1861 (with Bianchi Opera Company); ? also Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW, from 1861 (with Lyster Opera Troupe)

Documentation:

"THE ITALIAN OPERA", The South Australian Advertiser (25 February 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article830850 

MITCHELL, Mrs. (Mrs. MITCHELL)

Musician, pianist, teacher of the piano

Active Sydney, NSW, 1857

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 January 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636533 

MRS. MITCHELL. Teacher of the Piano, French, Drawing, &c.,
5, Victoria-street, Darlinghurst. Families attended.

MITCHELL, Mrs. (Mrs. MITCHELL)

Musician, vocalist

Active Bendigo, VIC, by 1860

Documentation:

"MRS. ELLIS' CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (27 December 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87948957 

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser (15 May 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87932233 

An experiment was commenced on Saturday evening to popularise grand promenade concerts in the theatre. The stage was cleared of its scenery and the pit boarded over, so that an extensive promenade was formed. In the centre of the stage a raised platform was placed for the singers, and immediately behind were the stands for the musicians. The upper portion of the theatre was reserved for those who chose to witness the moving scene below. The instrumental music was undertaken by the Phoenix Band, under the leadership of Mr. Hallas, and the vocal part of the entertainment devolved upon Madame Mitchell, Mr. Leeman, Mr. Birch, and Mr. Leech . . .

MITCHELL, D. (D. MITCHELL)

? Musical instructor, school teacher

Active Maitland, NSW, 1852

Bibliography and resources:

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (13 October 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article662333 

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (6 November 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article661264 

Commercial Education. REFERRING to previous announcements,
MR. MITCHELL respectfully intimates that his Classes for DAY PUPILS for the General Branches of Education will be opened on MONDAY, 8th November, at his Academy, in Devonshire-street . . .
Classes are being formed for Instructions on the VIOLIN, FLUTF, ACCORDEAN, and for Sacred and Secular SINGING.
Terms, Thirty Shillings per quarter, two lessons per week.
For further particulars inquire of Mr. Clark, or Mr. Mitchell, at the Academy.
Mercantile, Music, and Dancing Academy, Devonshire-street. November, 1852.

MITCHELL, David (David MITCHELL)

Amateur musician, bass vocalist

Born Forfarshire, Scotland, 16 February 1829
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1857
Died VIC, 25 March 1916

MITCHELL, Helen Porter (Nellie) = Nellie MELBA

Musician, vocalist

Born Richmond, VIC, 19 May 1861; daughter of David MITCHELL and Isabella Ann DOW

Documentation:

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

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

The performance of the "Messiah" by this society on Christmas eve has now grown into a custom. Its repetition on Friday last, in the Exhibition Building, was marked by that progressive completeness which has for some time characterised the operations of this Institution . . . Looking at a programme of a corresponding date (as to this season), three years old, there are at least half a dozen names of professional singers included, while the other night the solo parts were, with but one exception, filled with those who are members of the society, and whose performances are scarcely known except in connection with it. Nevertheless, we have no hesitation in saying that the oratorio was given with greater general completeness than on the Christmas eve of 1856 . . . The bass solos were represented by Messrs. Angus, Blanchard, and Mitchell. The last-named of these gentlemen was either overcome by nervousness, or suffered from a peculiar vocal embarrassment, for his tones subsided into something little short of a loud whisper. Mr. Blanchard has a voice of considerable power and compass, but he labors under the common defect of being inanimate where dramatic earnestness is necessary, and there is a want of distinctness in his delivery, which to some extent impairs effect . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Silvanus Angus (vocalist); John Blanchard (vocalist)

[William Henry Williams], "A MUSICIAN'S DEATH. THE LATE MR. SYLVANUS ANGUS" [sic], The Herald (3 May 1897), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241114653 

. . . Among the earliest recollections of the writer in conjunction with the deceased was when, in the early '50s [sic], they were members of the choir of the Collins street Independent Church, of which the only other bass was Mr. David Mitchell, father of Madame Melba. . . .

"DEATH OF MR. D. MITCHELL", The Argus (27 March 1916), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2096171 

. . . Mr. Mitchell was a native of Scotland, having been born in Forfarshire on February 16, 1829. He arrived in Melbourne in 1857, being then a strongly built young man of 26 [sic] years of age. A stonemason by trade, he immediately began business as a building contractor . . . Mr. Mitchell was an ardent musician. For a long period he was a member of the Scots Church choir, whilst in his home he displayed a particular taste for the violin, which he played. Early in life he en [line missing] his daughter Nellie, and he lived to see her become world-famous. It was the nature of the man that seldom did he praise the singing of his daughter, even in the height of her fame. But his pride in her manifested itself by the expression of his features whenever he heard her singing. When on one occasion Madame Melba was told that her father had openly and effusively praised her she was as pleased as she was astonished. Mr. Mitchell was anxiously looking forward to the return of Madame Melba, who is expected to arrive in Melbourne next Monday. Her last letter to him was received a few days ago . . .

"DEATH OF MR. DAVID MITCHELL", Ringwood and Croydon Chronicle (31 March 1916), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92086799 

MITCHELL, Peter (Peter MITCHELL)

Musician, piper, bagpipes player

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1859

Documentation:

"AMATEUR ATHLETICS", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (4 January 1919), 22

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140216666 

. . . The Caledonian sports were evidently an institution in those days, and in October, 1859 . . . the usual Highland dances for which big prizes were given. Thus Peter Mitchell's three wins for pibrochs, marches, and reels and strathspeys, brought him 25 guineas, 10 guineas, and 10 guineas respectively, while even the second prizes, all won by Peter Bruce, amounted to 20, 6, and 5 guineas respectively. Can we wonder at the persistence of pipe music even to this day, when it got such encouragement as that . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Peter Bruce (bagpiper)

MITCHELL, Robert (Robert MITCHELL)

Musician, bagpiper, player, maker, and teacher of the bagpipes

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1856

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 July 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7133121 

CARAID NA'N GAEL. ROBERT MITCHELL
begs leave to announce to the public that he has now commenced making, in all its branches, the great Highland Bagpipe.
Any person who may give him a trial will find workmanship and music satisfactory.
Pipe music taught.
Residence: Little Bourke-street east, opposite Victoria Hotel.

MITCHELL, Thomas Livingstone (Thomas Livingstone MITCHELL; Major MITCHELL)

Indigenous culture and song and dance reporter, surveyor

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-599859 (NLA persistent identifier)

MITCHELL, Mary Thomson (Mary Thomson BLUNT: Mrs. Thomas Livingstone MITCHELL; "Lady MITCHELL")

Amateur pianist, pupil of William Vincent Wallace

Born England, 1800; daughter of Richard BLUNT (1770-1859) and Polly THOMSON (c. 1775-1841)
Married Thomas Livingstone MITCHELL, British church, Lisbon, Portugal, 10 June 1818
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1827
Died Sydney, NSW, 21 December 1883

MITCHELL, Alicia (Alicia MITCHELL; Alice MITCHELL; Mrs. Philip Sicklemore DAUNCEY)

Amateur vocalist, pianist, pupil of Maria Logan

Born London, England, 1839 (3rd quarter); baptised Holy Trinity, Brompton, 8 September 1839; daughter of Thomas Livingstone MITCHELL and Mary Thomson BLUNT
Married Philip Sicklemore DAUNCEY, St. John's, Darlinghurst, NSW, 8 September 1859
Died Cookham, Southampton, England, 9 January 1929; buried 12 January 1929, aged 89

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

MITCHELL, Blanche (Blanche MITCHELL)

Amateur pianist, pupil of Maria Logan

Born Sydney, NSW, 4 January 1843; baptised St. James, Sydney, 12 June 1843; daughter of Thomas Livingstone MITCHELL and Mary Thomson BLUNT
Died Burwood, NSW, 16 September 1869

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Blanche+Nicholson+Mitchell+d1869 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Blanche Mitchell, daughter of the late Sir Thomas, and her elder sister Alice (Alicia), were, at the time Blanche kept her diary, pupils of Maria Logan in Upper William Street, studying piano, singing, and music theory. The diaries contain many references to Mrs. Logan, though give few musical details. Most revealing musically and socially is Blanche's pen-portrait of the unfortunate William Cornelius Uhr, and his attempts at singing.

Documentation:

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 September 1869), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13183350

"WILLIAM VINCENT WALLACE, THE EMINENT COMPOSER", Empire (4 December 1872), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60868814

. . . Whilst in Sydney, Wallace gave instruction on the pianoforte, in families of the highest distinction, who were anxious to avail themselves of his talents, amongst them were the ladies of Sir Alfred Stephen's family, Judge Josephson, Lady Mitchell, the sister of Sir William Macarthur, Lady Parker, and many others.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (musician, but probably not as claimed); family (probably sisters of) Alfred Stephen (lawyer, musical amateur); Joshua Frey Josephson (pupil of Wallace); Emmeline Emily Macarthur ["Lady Parker"] (pupil of Wallace)

Sources (Blanche Mitchell):

State Library of New South Wales, ML MSS 1611: papers of Blanche Mitchell, a Notebook, 1850, containing poems and cuttings b. Diary, 28 Jan. 1858-7 Nov. 1859, 5 June 1860- 27 Feb. 1861, mostly written at Craigend Terrace, Woolloomooloo, N.S.W., describing her social life

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/45731814 (DIGITISED)

http://archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110367382 (28 January to 27 December 1858)

http://archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110367383 (30 December 1858 to 7 November 1859)

http://archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110367384 (5 June 1860-27 February 1861)

http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D15235/a1351.htm (TRANSCRIPT)

Portrait of Blanche Mitchell, youngest daughter of Sir Thomas Mitchell, c. 1860s; pastel drawing by unknown artist; State Library of New South Wales

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/38831224

Bibliography and resources:

Edna Hickson (ed.), Blanche: an Australian diary 1858-1861: the diary of Blanche Mitchell (Sydney: John Ferguson, 1980), 57-58

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9612541

Extract from the Diary of Blanche Mitchell (6 November to 8 December 1858)

https://www.uow.edu.au/~morgan/novara9.htm 

MITCHELL, John (John MITCHELL)

Bugler (63rd Regiment)

Active Fremantle, WA, 1830s

Documentation:

 "NOTICE", The Perth Gazette (1 November 1834), 381

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article641210

NOTICE. ALL PERSONS in this Colony indebted to John Mitchell, Bugler in His Majesty's 63d Regiment of Foot, stationed at Madras, are requested to pay their respective Accounts to William Nairne Clark, Solicitor, Fremantle, who has received authority to manage his property in the Colony. All Claims on the said John Mitchell to be sent in to the same party Fremantle, Oct. 30.

MITCHELL, John (John MITCHELL)

Printer, lithographer, engraver

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1857

ASSOCIATIONS: James Fergusson (business partner); trading as Fergusson and Mitchell (firm)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-521970 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7145412 

NOTICE. - JOHN MITCHELL, Engraver, late of 69 Collins street west, has This Day entered into PARTNERSHIP with JAMES FERGUSSON.
The business will in future be carried on under the firm of Fergusson and Mitchell, Engravers, Lithographers, and Copperplate Printers, 41 Collins-Street west.
NOTICE of PARTNERSHIP. - JAMES FERGUSSON, Engraver, has This Day admitted into PARTNERSHIP JOHN MITCHELL, late of 69 Collins-street west.
The business will in future be conducted, in all its various branches, under the firm of
Fergusson and Mitchell, Engravers, Lithographers, and Copperplate Printers, 41 Collins-street west.

[News], The Argus (10 August 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5780829 

A pretty musical brochure, "The Myrtle," the manuscript of which was favourably noticed in The Argus a few wesks ago for the charming sweetness and simplicity of its composition, is now placed within easy reach of the music loving portion of the public at a very moderate price, having been lithographed in excellent style by Messrs. Ferguson and Mitchell, and being procurable at all music sellers." The piece is dedicated by the composer, Madame Stuttaford, to her pupils.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Stuttaford (composer); George Isaacs (poet, lyricist)

Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 270-73

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

MITCHELL, Madelina Forbes (Madeline; Madelina Forbes; Miss SMITH; Mrs. MITCHELL)

Vocalist

Born England, 1813; baptised Great Thurlow, Suffolk, 20 April 1813
Arrived South Australia, 1838
Active Adelaide, SA, and Melbourne, VIC, 1855
Died St. Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, 9 July 1892, aged 79, a colonist of 54 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Madelina+Forbes+Mitchell+d1892 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Madelina Forbes Mitchell was a pupil of Maria Malibran (1808-1836), and of John Bernard Sale (1779-1856), who was also music teacher in the 1830s of the future Queen Victoria.

According to Adelaide press reports in early 1855, she had been dubbed the "Persian Nightingale", on account of her "Oriental parentage" on one side:

Though only recently a debutante, Mrs. Mitchell has resided in the colonies for a period of sixteen years, and it was only from the pressure of adverse and unforeseen circumstances that she has adopted, as a profession the art in which she has been tutored by the best professors.

Precisely what these adverse circumstances were is unclear. However, according to her husband's obituary (1866), in 1855 or thereabouts:

. . . the superior attractions of Victoria induced him (as they have many others) to leave a comfortable home and try his fortune on our gold fields.

Mrs. Wallace, said to be a pupil of Mrs. Mitchell, also appeared for the first time at her April concert.

Having been assisted by Carl Linger at her Adelaide concert in February, she appeared at the Melbourne Mechanics' Institute in June 1855, supported by Elizabeth Testar, and advertised that she would take singing pupils in July.

She is probably the Mrs. Mitchell who appeared at the Royal Hotel, Bendigo, in September and October 1855, and perhaps also she teaching music in Sydney in 1857, though her husband died in Sandhurst, VIC, in 1866. She certainly pressed a charge of perjury in Sydney in 1873, dismissed when she failed to appear in court.

She was living in Fitzroy, Melbourne, at the time of the death of a daughter in 1878.

Documentation:

"WILLUNGA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE PUBLIC CONCERT", South Australian Register (8 January 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49306452

. . . It would be quite out of place to attempt a critical analysis of the performance, and invidious to particularize beauties where all was good. It will be sufficient to mention that Mrs. Mitchell had the honour of a most enthusiastic and deserved encore in "Wilt thou be my Bride, Kathleen?" and "What shall I do?" for which latter song she substituted the graceful air "Through the Wood" . . . We are glad to hear that it is probable the Adelaide public will shortly enjoy an opportunity of listening to Mrs. Mitchell's performance. If we are correctly informed on this point, we are certain there is a treat in store for them which they little expect.

"MUSICAL. TO THE EDITOR", South Australian Register (19 January 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49302043

Sir - In allusion to a paragraph from a Correspondent, in last Saturday's Observer, headed "Concert at Willunga," allow me through the medium of your valuable journal to offer my most grateful and heartfelt thanks for their kind and truly flattering appreciation of my humble abilities, not forgetting to notice at the same time the patient indulgence of the good people of Willunga in overlooking the many defects of my vocal performance. Your correspondent has evidently known me in more fortunate times than the present, and has with a generosity I little deserve taken this opportunity of endeavouring to serve me. If after a residence of 16 years in this colony unforseen and adverse circumstances now induce me to come before the public as a vocalist, I trust the inhabitants of Adelaide and its vicinity who may honour me with their presence at my forthcoming concert, will indulgently pardon and overlook the many faults that may arise from an apprehension of failing in my endeavours of giving satisfaction to my hearers. MADELINA FORBES MITCHELL. Oak Hill, Morphett Vale, Jany. 15,1855.

"THE GRAND CONCERT AT NEALE'S EXCHANGE", South Australian Register (13 February 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49308623

Mrs. Mitchell having been honoured with the distinguished patronage mentioned in the programme announcement, it may be deemed presumptuous to offer remarks bordering upon a special invitation; but as a reproduction of the highly favourable criticism elicited by the talented lady's recent exercise of her vocal talents at Willunga can scarcely fail to be beneficial, as well as personally gratifying, we have much pleasure in subjoining a laudatory notice, emanating from a gentleman whose expressions of approbation are, without doubt sincere and appropriate, as well as dictated by a refined musical taste. The notice alluded to is, in substance, as follows:-

"Delighted by the brilliant voice and finished style of this lady, many who have had the pleasure of hearing her sing in private have questioned whether she has her superior, or even her equal, in the Australian colonies; at all events, the people of Willunga were pleased beyond measure at the treat recently afforded them. Mrs. Mitchell is partly of Eastern parentage, and was known in her family circle in England, as 'the Persian Nightingale,' a title richly deserved."

"MRS. MITCHELL'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (15 February 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49304932

"NEW VOCALIST", The Age (28 May 1855), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154894586 

The newly-arrived vocalist, Mrs. Mitchell, who has lately been suffering from severe illness, is now so far recovered that it is probable her first concert will take place during the ensuing week. This lady, we understand, was a pupil of Garcia's, and though never till recently before the public, has been long known as an amateur of great ability.

"MRS. MITCHELL'S CONCERT", The Argus (15 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809625

Mrs. Mitchell, whose debut in Adelaide, as a vocalist, a few mouths ago, was signalised by the most unequivocal success, gives her first concert in Melbourne to-morrow evening at the Mechanics' Institution. We have o been informed that this lady was a private pupil of the celebrated Malibran and that subsequent to the death of that great singer she took lessons from Mr. J. B. Sale, at that time the musical preceptor of the Queen, then the Princess Victoria. The Adelaide press speak in the highest terms of Mrs. Mitchell's vocal attainments, and have dubbed her the Persian nightingale, this soubriquet being considered the more appropriate as the lady is, on one side, of Oriental parentage. Although but recently a debutante, Mrs. Mitchell has resided in the colonies for a period of sixteen years, and it was only from the pressure of adverse and unforeseen circumstances that she has adopted, as a profession the art in which she has been tutored by its best professors. We trust that the public will give Mrs. Mitchell, tomorrow evening, a fair opportunity of proving her claims as a vocalist, a kind of talent which is very scarce just now in the colonies.

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 June 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809683

[Advertisement], The Argus (13 July 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4811999

MRS. MITCHELL Is now prepared to receive a limited number of Young Ladies for Instruction in Singing. Terms, &c., made known on application at 166 Collins-street east.

"MR. SMALL'S BENEFIT", Bendigo Advertiser (5 September 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88047403 

. . . Mrs. Mitchell's engagement at the Royal, we regret to hear, is concluded, her pleasing manners having created many friends, who, we have no doubt, will regret her departure.

"THE LATE MR. FREDERICK MITCHELL", South Australian Register (30 October 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41033223

? [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 January 1857), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636533

[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 March 1873), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5850507

The summons against William Stewart, charged at the instance of Madeline Forbes Mitchell with perjury, was dismissed in the City Court yesterday, on account of the non-appearance of the prosecutrix.

"Deaths", The Argus (23 December 1878), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5925773

"DEATHS", The Argus (11 July 1892), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8438461

MITCHELL, P. (P. MITCHELL)

Musician, band leader, and/or publican (Charlie Napier)

Active Maryborough, VIC, 1858

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser [VIC] (27 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253586935 

MUSIC, Music, Music. - To Publicans and Others. -
P. Mitchell's full Band is open for any Engagement, Balls, &c., &c.
Apply to P. Mitchell, opposite Prior & Co.'s store, Havelock Flat.

MITCHELL, Samuel Titus (Samuel Titus MITCHELL; Mr. S. T. MITCHELL)

Musician, professor of music, organist, double-bass player, baker, pastry-cook, storekeeper

Born UK, 13 June 1824
Arrived Perth, WA, 1852
Died Perth, WA, 2 January 1877, aged "52/53"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Samuel+Titus+Mitchell+d1877 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY", The Inquirer (1 May 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69385373

"CONCERT AT FREMANTLE", The Inquirer (26 May 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66033576

[Advertisement], The Inquirer (10 July 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65934357

MR. S. T. MITCHELL, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, (Upwards of seven years Organist in a provincial town in England, and Sixteen years in the Wesleyan Church, Perth,) TAKES this medium of informing the citizens of Perth and its environs, that he is prepared to give Instruction on the Harmonium and Pianoforte to a limited number of Pupils. Terms may be known on application at his residence. Harmoniums and Pianofortes on Hire, Regulated, and Repaired. Hay Street, Perth.

[Advertisement], The Western Australian Times (2 January 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2976922 

For Sale. Pianofortes and Harmoniums.
THE undersigned, through failing health, is now disposing by private sale of his favorite stock of well selected MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
COMPRISING 2 (grand) Pianofortes, tressed legs; 1 plain do.; 4 Harmoniums (1 in oak case very powerful, of 18 stops, fit for a place of worship. 2 of seven octaves each. 1 portable (organ) Harmonium,) and a first class Viola. The foregoing represent as good a selection as the advertiser has had through his hands, and besides being warranted first class instruments, will be disposed of at figures surprisingly below what they would otherwise have been offered for in the usual run of the trade - in fact for their cost price.
He has also for disposal several carefully selected and convenient lots of Music, and a Canterbury.
N.B.- Early application necessary. S. T. MITCHELL, Hay Street. Perth, Dec. 7th, 1876.

"DEATHS", The Inquirer and Commercial News (10 January 1877), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66304359

Bibliograhpy and resources:

"MITCHELL, Samuel Titus", Western Australian Museum

http://museum.wa.gov.au/welcomewalls/names/mitchell-samuel-titus 

MOCATTA, Jonathan Brandon (Jonathan Brandon MOCATTA; J. B. MOCATTA)

Musician, drawing-master, music teacher, tutor

Born ? London, c. 1795/1801
Active Launceston and Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1838-46
Died Hobart, TAS, 8 May 1852, aged "56" [registration no. 1519]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jonathan+Brandon+Mocatta+d1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Most of the Mocatta family active in early colonial Australia were merchants, close relatives of the Montefiores, members of both families also active as landholders in, for instance, the Wellington Valley of NSW. Jonathan was in London at the time of the 1851 census, but returned to Tasmania where he died the following year. There was a reference, a year after his death, to an accompaniment style "a la Mocatta", though whether this was musical, referring to the late Jonathan's personal style of piano playing; or more generally aesthetic, referring perhaps to the architect David Mocatta (1806-1882); or even, simply, antisemitic, is unclear.

Documentation:

"UNION-HALL", The Globe and Traveller [London] (20 May 1828), 1

Two young men, named J. B. Mocatta and W. Minet, were brought yesterday from Christ Church watch-house for an outrageous assault on very diminutive man named Ord and his wife. The Magistrate perceiving that the defendants wore large mustachios, asked them whether they were military men; in reply to which, Mr. Mocatta said he was a drawing-master, and Mr. Minet a coal-merchant. Mrs. Ord stated, that as she and her husband were returning home on Sunday evening over Blackfriars' Bridge, with their little lap-dog "Fanny" following dose after them, the two defendants called the dog, which approached them, and at the instant Mr. Mocatta gave the little animal a kick in the ribs. Mrs. Ord remonstrated with the individual whom she had seen commit such a wanton act of barbarity, upon which he immediately struck her on the head with his fist with such violence as to break the comb in her hair. Her husband interfered to protect her from further violence, upon which the other defendant, who is a powerful man, knocked him down a tremendous blow on the head. The defendants made considerable resistance on being taken into custody. The magistrate inquired they were intoxicated at the time? Upon which they both exclaimed were not. "For," said the magistrate, "I was inclined to believe that two strong and powerful young men, as you appear to be, would not have attempted to assault this man and his wife unless you were under the influence drink. Your conduct even towards the poor dog was scandalous, and shows what you are. I shall hold you both to bail for the assault."

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (27 February 1838), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8650501

WHERE AS, JONATHAN Brandon MOCATTA, has left my service as a Teacher, without any reasonable cause - This is to give notice, that any person or persons harbouring him, after this date, will be dealt with according to law, RICHARD LUCAS. Black Brush, February 23, 1838.

[Advertisement], The Cornwall Chronicle (21 December 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65950451

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (2 January 1840), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84751931

MR. J. B. MOCATTA begs leave to apprize the Public of Launceston generally, that he it about opening an Establishment in Wellington-street, two doors from the Colonial Hospital, for the instruction of young Gentlemen in all the requisite branches of a sound English, Commercial Education; to which may be added at the option of the parents, who may be willing to entrust their sons to his care, the Latin Classics, Mathematics, French, and Drawing in all its branches. Mr. M.'s experience in the scholastic profession in England and on the Continent of Europe has enabled him to blend into one, the excellencies or the British and Continental Systems of Education, which, with every desire to improve the intellectual faculties of his pupils, will he trusts ensure success. Mr. Mocatta intends to devote the afternoons of Wednesdays and Saturdays to private tuition in the practical and theoretical parts of Music, Drawing, &c. The Terms, which are moderate, may be learned at the Establishment. The School opens on Monday, the 30th Dec. The hours are from nine till twelve, and from one till four o'clock. Launceston, Dec. 21.

"Supreme Court-Civil Side", The Observer (24 March 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62137340

Jonathan B. Mocatta. - I was once a teacher in Mrs. Richardson's school; I taught music and drawing . . .

? 1851, England and Wales census, Middlesex, St. Pancras, Tottenham Court

70 Crescent-place / Aaron Mocatta / Head / 79 / Retired Merchant / London . . .
Jonathan Mocatta / Son / 50 / Tutor / V.D. Land British Subj. . . .

Deaths in the district of Hobart, 1852; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1190218; RGD35/1/3 no 1519

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-3p151j2k 

1519 / May 8th / Jonathan Mocatta / male / fifty six years / Musician / Delir. Tremens / . . .

? "Musical", The Courier (27 January 1853), 3

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

. . . Mr. Hill, the flautist of the 99th, executed a solo on the flute in splendid style, rendering some of the most difficult passages in a highly creditable manner. We very much regretted that the beauty and simplicity of Mr. Hill's effort, which was deservedly applauded was inexcusably marred by the unmeaning thumping of the pianist accompanying, who leathered away on the "a la Mocatta" system, with no regard to musical nicety . . .

MOCATTA, Solomon (Solomon MOCATTA)

Amateur musician

Active Adelaide, SA, by late 1850s
Died Adelaide, SA, 7 February 1882, "about 65 years of age"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Solomon+Mocatta+d1882 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"LINGER MEMORIAL CONCERT", South Australian Register (15 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50159358 

The first rehearsal of music for the Linger Memorial Concert took place on Tuesday evening, at the South Australian Institute, at which above fifty performers, vocal and instrumental, attended, under the conductorship of Mr. L. Norman. Amongst the instrumentalists present we noticed Messrs. R. B. White, S. Mocatta, and T. P. Addison, in addition to the leader (Mr. Chapman) and members of the Philharmonic Society. Judging from the interest manifested, both by the English and German friends of their late conductor, the concert bids fair to be a great success as regards orchestral proficiency. We understand that Wednesday evening for the future will be the evening of rehearsal.

[News], The South Australian Advertiser (8 February 1882), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article34277159 

We have to announce the death of Mr. Solomon Mocatta, which occurred at his residence in Adelaide early on Tuesday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was about 65 years of age, came to the colony more than thirty years ago, during the whole of which time he has been trading as a shipping agent and merchant at Port Addaide. He took little or no active part in public affairs, but he was always esteemed as a thoroughly conscientious man of business, and a courteous and kind-hearted gentleman. Although not very wealthy, he was charitable in a quiet way, and one or two acts of great benevolence which he performed reflected the highest credit upon him. As soon as his death was made known at the Port, nearly all the flags were half-masted out of respect to his memory.

MOCKETT, Thomas (Thomas MOCKETT; Mr. MOCKETT)

Amateur bell-ringer, change ringer, builder

Born Rochester, Kent, England, 1804; baptised St. Nicholas, Rochester, son of William MOCKETT and Elizabeth ?
Married [1] Elizabeth Lambe PLUMBE (1803-1842), Frindsbury, Kent, England, 10 July 1830
Married [2] Jane (c. 1845), c. 1842
Married [3] Matilda ?, c. 1845
Died Bathurst, NSW, 1859

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thomas+Mockett+1804-1859 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MOFFITT, William (William MOFFITT; MOFFIT)

Music publisher, musiceller, bookseller, bookbinder, convict

Born Liverpool, England, 1802
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 25 July 1827 (convict per Guildford)
Business established, by October 1831
Died Sydney, 31 July 1874, aged 72 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Moffitt+d1874 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-520638 (NLA persistent identifier)

See also:

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist-sheet-music-1834-c1850.php#MOFFIT

Documentation:

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Monitor (5 October 1831), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32076142

A well-supplied Stationer's shop has been opened by Mr. Moffitt, in King-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (12 December 1831), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12843830

[Advertisement], The Colonist (16 February 1837), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31719083 

. . . A large assortment of bound Music Books, and Music Paper of all descriptions . . .

[Advertisement], The Australian (25 March 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37156729

THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, by William Moffitt, Pitt-street, price Two Shillings, "HUMBUG," Executed by Amateurs, composed and inscribed to all professors of the art, by I. NATHAN.

"DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM MOFFITT", Empire (1 August 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60990699 

Many of the places of business in Pitt and George streets, especially in the vicinity of King-street, were yesterday partially closed in respect to the late Mr. W. Moffitt, stationer and bookseller, who died somewhat unexpectedly yesterday morning. Mr. Moffitt had been ailing for several days, but no serious fears were entertained by his friends until a day or two since. The deceased gentleman was seventy-two years of age, about forty-five of which had been spent in this colony, the greater part of that time on the premises he occupied at the time of his death. Mr. Moffitt, who was a very wealthy man, had a high reputation for integrity and commercial ability. Though the sad event might reasonably have been anticipated, the sense of bereavement will scarcely be confined to the family or immediate connections of the deceased, who had won for himself the confidence and esteem of numerous friends. Mr. Moffitt was for several years director and chairman of the Joint Stock Bank, and in that and all similar spheres he acted with credit to himself and benefit to the institution in whose management he assisted.

[J. M. Forde], "OLD SYDNEY", Truth (21 May 1911), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168731894

. . . Next the little Inn - the Black Boy of the early forties, the Liverpool Arms of later years - is still standing the establishment founded 80 years ago by Mr. William Moffit, who in the mid thirties, had his business there. Prior to that he had his business in King-street, in a shop opposite "Truth" office, where, I believe, he started in the year 1826. His business was that of a bookbinder, stationer, engraver and copper-plate printer. He likewise "ruled account books to any pattern." Mr. Moffit was the first man to improve the footpath in front of his property with Scotch flagging imported for the purpose; also, I am told, he was the first to introduce plate glass into his shop fronts. Mr. Moffit died a very wealthy man.

I remember him, on summer evenings, sitting at his shop door watching the people pass to the theatres. When not there he might be seen with his old crony, captain Watson, at the house of the latter, Trafalgar Lodge, Castlereagh-street. immediately opposite the Theatre Royal entrance. The cottage stood high up, and was reached by a long flight of steps. It was afterwards occupied by Mr. J. C. Williamson for office purposes. It was Captain Watson who erected the statue of Captain Cook at Randwick, opposite the house he lived in after he had vacated the Castlereagh-street cottage. Mr. Moffitt was succeeded by Mr. Yeo, who had been his manager for many years, and to Mr. Yeo succeeded Messrs. Penfold. Next door to Mr. Moffit, in the year 1847, was Mr. Thomas Strode, letter press printer . . .

Musical and other publications:

A good black gin, an Australian melody, poet, Lieut. J. W. Dent; composer, I. Nathan (Sydney: W. Moffitt, 1845)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/15607824 

Humbug, executed by amateurs, composed and Inscribed to all Professors of the Art; by I. Nathan (Sydney: W. Moffitt, 1845)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/15065885

[Trade card]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/12495858

http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=10335

Bibliography and resources:

L. F. Fitzhardinge, "Moffitt, William (1802-1874)", Australian dictionary of biography 2 (1967)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moffitt-william-2464

Neidorf 1999, 204-05

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34370996 

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

MOHR, Henry (Johann Heinrich MOHR; Henry MOHR)

Musician

Born Nieder-Ohmen, Hesse Darmstadt (Germany), 1819; son of Johann Jost MOHR (d. 1846) and Anna Catharina GEISSLER
Arrived London, England, by 1851
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 6 October 1854 (per Oliver Lang, from Liverpool, 24 June, via Melbourne, 28 September)
Died Coolamon, NSW, 11 August 1904

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Mohr+1819-1904 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MOHR, George (Johann Georg Frederick MOHR; John George MOHR; George Frederick MOHR; Herr MOHR)

Musician, bandmaster

Born Nieder-Ohmen, Hesse Darmstadt (Germany), 1832; son of Johann Jost MOHR (d. 1846) and Anna Catharina GEISSLER
Arrived London, England, by 1851
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 6 October 1854 (per Oliver Lang, from Liverpool, 24 June, via Melbourne, 28 September)
Married Elizabeth McDONALD (1837-1908), Braidwood, NSW, 16 April 1857
Died Little Billabong, NSW, 18 June 1911, "in his 79th year"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Mohr+1832-1911 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

The brothers Henry and George Mohr arrived in Sydney as members of the band of the Blackwall liner, Oliver Lang, on 6 October 1854. Through October and November, while the ship remained in harbour, the band, under its leader Herman Kruse, was engaged to play daily in the bazaar of the Royal Hotel in George Street.

While Kruse and rest of the band probably sailed again for Liverpool with the Oliver Lang on 29 December, it appears that the Mohr brothers stayed on in New South Wales. Together or separately, they were probably both members of one or more otherwise unidentified "German bands" active in an around Sydney in 1855, and then, in 1856, in "Herr Mohr's celebrated German band" at the Prince of Wales Theatre in March, and later in the year in "Herr Mohr's string Quadrille Band" at Cremorne Gardens.

By early 1857, George was in Braidwood. Both brothers were settled in the Goulburn district during the 1860s and early 1870s (George as bandmaster of the Goulburn City Band), and later in the Wagga Wagga district.

Thanks to family historian Bruce Strong (Deniliquin, NSW) for kindly sharing his research (October 2021)

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 1546

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1546_1546-0441 (PAYWALL)

21 Jones Buildings / Catherine Mohr / Head / W[diow] / 57 / Without Trade (NK) / [born] Germany
George / Son / Unm. / 38 / Traveller (Fancy Goods) / [born] Germany
Henry / Son / Unm. / 32 / Musician / [born] Germany
John George / Son / Unm. / 21 / Musician / [born] Germany
Henry / Grandson / 10 // Ludwig / Grandson / [both born] Germany . . .

ASSOCATIONS: Neighbours were another German family of musicians, Henry Mitchell [sic], his wife Margaret, both born in Frankfurt, their 3 eldest children, Henry, 16, Philip, 15, and Caroline, 12, all listed as musicians, all born Spitalfields, while the two youngest children, Margaret 7 was born in Spain, and Hannah, 2, in Frankfurt

List of the crew . . . arrived on the Oliver Lang, from Liverpool to Sydney, 7 October 1854; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1210/images/imaus1787_081032-0303 (PAYWALL)

. . . / Musician / 22 / Germany
. . . / [Musician] / 29 / [Germany]
. . . / [Musician] / 27 / [Germany]
. . . / [Musician] / 19 / [Germany]
. . . / [Musician] / 34 / [Germany]
. . . / [Musician] / 20 / [Germany]
. . . / [Musician] / 45 / [Germany]

NOTE: The names in the image are illegible, the electronic index (several spellings likely incorrect) has:
George Moby/Moley, Henry Moor, Herman Kruse, Loudy, Harsen, Martin Freudenstin, Valentin Korst, Henry Ratmond

https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/node/1351/browse 

[Advertisement], Empire (10 October 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60198572

MUSIC ! MUSIC !! MUSIC !!!
THIS DAY, from 2 to 5 p.m., the celebrated band of Herr Herman Kruse, just arrived, has been engaged to give a Concert in the Bazaar, Royal Hotel.
Admission Free!

ASSOCIATIONS: Herman Kruse (band leader)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 October 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30941281

HERR HERMAN KRUSE'S band will play every afternoon, at the Bazaar, Royal Hotel.

"ROYAL HOTEL BAZAAR", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 October 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12961570 

We have been much gratified on visiting this delightful resort, combining within its precincts amusement as well as business. The proprietor has engaged the services of an efficient band of German musicians, who greet the visitants, who pass in through the Hotel without charge, - with some really good music. This place is becoming quite a fashionable lounge and agreeable retreat from the heat and dust which are now become so annoying.

"OUR EVENING AMUSEMENTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 November 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12962496

. . . I do not remember the time that Sydney has offered so many attractions to money spenders as it does now. The Royal Victoria Theatre and the Lyceum are both open; Herr Kruse's German band is performing nightly in the promenade at the Royal Hotel, and a company of serenaders have made their debut in the saloon of the same establishment . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12974255 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. - The Management has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Herr MOHR'S celebrated German Band. - THIS EVENING, the entertainments will commence with the GRAND OVERTURE to NORMA ; to be followed with a Dramatis Performance; after which the Band will perform selections from favorite Operas, and conclude with a Grand Promenade and Ball. Doors open at half-past seven, and commence at eight o'clock. Admittance to dress circle and promenade, 2s. 6d. each.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 April 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28640002 

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.-THIS EVENING, the entertainment will commence with a laughable farce; after which, Dancing will commence at 8 o'clock.
PROGRAME PART I. 1. Quadrille; 2. Polka; 3. Waltz; 4. Quadrille; 5. Polka; 6. Schottische; 7. Waltz; 8. Galop.
PART II. 9. Quadrille; 10. Polka; 11. Waltz; 12. Quadrille; 13. Schottische; 14. Polka; 15. Waltz; Galop.
Prices of admission; Ladies, 1s. each; gentlemen, 2s. each.
Conductor, Herr MOHR.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 November 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12989014 

CREMORNE, on THURSDAY. - In consequence of the increased patronage from the Votaries of Terpsichore the proprietors have much pleasure in announcing that they have succeeded in engaging Herr Mohr's string Quadrille Band in addition to Mr. Cox's Cremorne Brass Band. By this arrangement the dancing will continue throughout the evening without cessation.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cremorne Gardens (Sydney)

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28636322 

CREMORNE. - ST. ANDREW'S DAY. First Fete of the Season, under the Patronage of the Balmain Regatta Company.
CREMORNE. - THIS DAY, First Appearance of Mdlle. DASTON, from the Royal Italian Opera, Just arrived . . .
CREMORNE. - THIS DAY, Choice selection of Scotch Music, by the Cremorne Brass Band and Herr Mohr's String Band . . .

Certificate of naturalization, Henry Mohr, 30 May 1866; State Records Authority of NSW

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1549/images/41713_330465-00013 (PAYWALL)

WHEREAS . . . Henry Mohr . . a native of Frankfort on Maine, Germany - is Forty [sic] years of age, and is a general dealer, and that having arrived by the ship "Oliver Lang" in the year 1854, he is now residing in Towrang, Goulburn and having acquired landed property in the said colony . . . GIVEN . . . this [30 May 1866] . . .

"GOULBURN POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY - JULY 25", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (28 July 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100872318 

The oath of naturalization was administered to Henry Mohr of Towrang.

[Advertisement], The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (27 September 1871), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101094860 

COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MRS. TROUGHTON,
IN THE HALL OF THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, ON THURSDAY EVENING, THE 28TH SEPTEMBER, 1871.
PROGRAMME: PART I. City Band - Ever of Thee - Arranged by G. Mohr . . .

"AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (26 April 1873), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101101770 

The hall of the mechanics' institute was filled on Wednesday evening by a large number of persons who wore in attendance to witness an entertainment given by a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs with a view of raising funds to go towards the purchase of a new harmonium for SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Cathedral. The entertainment was successful and the audience appeared pleased throughout. The city band under Mr. G. Mohr, the band master, was present and played the Abyssinian March as an opening piece, and the arrangement of it, the work of Mr. Mohr, was much admired. The band played at intervals throughout the evening, and a marked improvement was noticed . . .

"CITY BAND", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (7 May 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101101625 

The members of this band under the direction of Mr. G. Mohr, bandmaster, played several musical selections in Belmore-square during the early part of Saturday evening. The band members muster strong in number now, and they play with marked improvement. A number of citizens collected to listen to the music; but were annoyed by a gathering of youths and boys, who kept up a continual noise the whole time.

"TUMUT LOCAL NEWS. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, LOYAL TUMUT LODGE, I.O.O.F., M.U.", The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (11 April 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122751509 

Early on Monday morning last our town presented a more than usually lively aspect, as numbers of persons from the neighbourhood arrived to witness the anniversary processions of the Oddfellows and Sons of Temperance. The third anniversary of the former Order was celebrated by a procession, and a ball and supper in the evening . . . About half-past 2. p.m. a large number of the brotherhood . . . formed themselves in procession, and proceeded to march through the principal streets of the town, accompanied by Mohr's brass band . . .

"DEATH AT COOLAMON", Wagga Wagga Express (16 August 1904), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145195457 

On Friday night (writes our Coolamon correspondent,) an old resident of the district, Mr. Henry Mohr, of Bonnie Deen, Cowabbie Road, aged 84 years, passed away and was buried on Sunday in the Methodist cemetery at Coolamon. Rev. R. W. Holden officiated in the absence of the Rev. Mr. Bellhouse.

"DISTRICT NEWS . . . Death", Daily Advertiser [Wagga Wagga, NSW] (24 June 1911), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143078044 

I have with regret to announce the death of a well known resident of the district in the person of Mr. George Mohr, senr., who passed away on Monday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Quinlan, Little Billabong. The deceased gentleman, who was 78 years of age, had been ailing for the last few months. Mr. Mohr was highly respected by everyone with whom he came in contact, and had been a resident of this locality for many years . . .

"DEATHS", Daily Advertiser (6 July 1911), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142492357 

MOHR. - At Little Billabong on 18th June George Frederick in his 79th year, youngest son of the late Herr Eustace Mohr, Gronbouch Estate, Neederholm, Germany. Any communications from his relatives will be gladly received by his family, address Mrs. R. F. Cox, Livingstone Gully, via Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, German papers please copy.

MOLLOY, Edward (Edward MOLLOY)

Violin string maker, convict

Active Sydney, NSW, 1832

Documentation:

[Convict assignments], New South Wales Government Gazette (27 June 1832), 156

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230388669 

822. Molloy Edward, Asia (9), violin string maker, to Robert Pymble, Lane Cove.

MOLROOBEN

Indigenous leader, "chieftain", warrior, songman, singer

Active Moreton Bay district, NSW (QLD), c. 1830s

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

See also entry in Chronological checklist (of Indigenous song and dance documentation)

Documentation:

"Moreton Bay (FROM A CORRESPONDENT)", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (22 December 1838), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36859622 

During my residence at Moreton Bay, I spent much my leisure time in the bush, kangarooing, shooting, &c., and very frequently passed the night in the camps of the Aborigines - some of whom were always anxious to accompany me in the morning to the hunting grounds . . . One evening, in my way to the Flats, between Cabbage Tree Creek and the Pine River, I observed two canoes crossing the river from the scrub on the south side, a little below Breakfast Creek, with two of the Kirkham tribe, as I supposed, in each condole (or bark canoe) and suspecting that something had occurred, as they had their war-spears with them, or that a corroboree was to take place somewhere near, I waited until they had crossed the river. On passing, I found it was Molrooben, the chief of the Kirkham tribe, and son of the celebrated Billy Billy . . . In the mean time, Molrooben's friends were dressing him for battle, and his appearance when dressed was truly terrific . . . After standing in a musing posture for some time, he walked into the opposite camp, with the air of a man confident of succeeding in the dangerous struggle he had courted, and as soon as he reached the huts of the warriors (passing those of the Kippers, or young men with contempt), he commenced singing the war-song of his tribe in a low plaintive and melancholy strain, which he increased gradually, till he became quite frantic, shrieking to the highest pitch of his voice, keeping time with his body, and occasionally shaking his war-club at the warriors, who were sitting motionless, looking on the ground, and appeared more like dead than living men. This occupied about half an hour, and he then returned to his own fire quite exhausted from the violence of his gesticulations. I spoke to him, but he would not deign to answer me . . .

See also, by the same author, "MORETON BAY (FROM A CORRESPONDENT)", The Australian (13 December 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36861279 

. . . the Duke of York's Tribe . . . are nearly all fishermen, and consequently are to be found only about the sea beach from the Pine River to Bribie's; and they are seldom stationary more than a day or two at any one place, excepting in the event of Pullen Pullen, or a Corrobbaree . . .

And, by the same author, "MORETON BAY (FROM A CORRESPONDENT)", The Australian (15 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36860028 

. . . From close observation, and after a residence of nine years in the Colony, during which period I have visited most of the located parts of it . . .

And, by the same author, "MORETON BAY (FROM A CORRESPONDENT)", The Australian (26 January 1839), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36859502 

"ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE IN AUSTRALIA", Colonial Times [Hobart, TAS] (24 May 1850), 4

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Shortly after my arrival in the colony of New South Wales, my professional pursuits led me to Brisbane Town, which was at that time exclusively appropriated for the most reckless and desperate criminals of that colony and Van Diemen's Land . . . I found Papooniya fighting with Molrooben, a celebrated chieftain, whose hunting grounds extended from the Dividing Range to the Logan River. I drew a pistol from the holster, and said that I would shoot the first man that moved. Molrooben then told me that my friend had "crammered" (stolen) his sister, and threatened to kill him if he did not give her up, which Papoonya [sic] refused to do, and wished to resume the combat. I was astonished at his presumption in thus defying Molrooben, and endeavoured to prevail upon him to return the dark Helen, but he persisted in his resolution . . .
J. W. Leicester-Buildings, May 18, 1850.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Watts (schoolmaster, author, poet, active Hobart, TAS, c. 1850), not to be confused with John Watts (1821-1902, early settler and QLD politician)

Bibliography and resources (on the sources)

Ray Kerkhove, "The accidental explorer: unknown and underrated exploration of the Sunshine Coast/Cooloola Region, 1827-1860", Queensland history journal 24/3 (November 2019), 299-313, especially 301-04

https://www.academia.edu/40908662 

MOLTENO, Alice Edith (Alice Edith MOLTENO; Mrs. William WALLIS)

Juvenile musician, harpist, pianist

Born Collingwood, VIC, 5 June 1857; baptised St. Peter's, Melbourne, 19 June 1857, daughter of Frederick James MOLTENO (c. 1824-1895) and Laura Antoinette SHERIDAN (1838-?)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, mid 1869 (for England)
Married William WALLIS, St. John's church, East Dulwich, London, 31 October 1891
Died Salisbury, England, 23 February 1931

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MOLTENO, Frederick John (Frederick John MOLTENO)

Infant musician, violinist, pianist

Born Geelong, VIC, 26 March 1859; son of Frederick James MOLTENO (c. 1824-1895) and Laura Antoinette SHERIDAN (1838-1869)
Died Norwood, Adelaide, SA, 2 September 1866, aged 7 years and 5 months

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MOLTENO, Laura Ada (Laura Ada MOLTENO; Mrs. Arthur Isaac DURRANT)

Infant musician, violinist

Born Emerald Hill, VIC, 30 January 1861; daughter of Frederick James MOLTENO (c. 1824-1895) and Laura Antoinette SHERIDAN (1838-1869)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, mid 1869 (for England)
Married Arthur Isaac DURRANT, St. John's, East Dulwich, Southwark, England, 25 July 1889
Died England, 1927 (third quarter)

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Frederick John Molteno; image courtesy of Jennifer Molteno

Frederick John Molteno, Adelaide, August 1866 (photograph by Townsend Duryea); image courtesy of Shane Le Plastrier

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (12 September 1866), 1

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THE AUSTRALIAN INFANT MUSICIAN. Mr. T. DURYEA, having obtained permission from the Parents of the late Master Molteno to dispose of any Portraits that his friends and admirers may require, begs to inform them and the public generally that they may now be had on application at 66 and 68 KING WILLIAM-STREET.

Alice Edith Molteno, Adelaide, August 1866 (photograph by Townsend Duryea); image courtesy of Shane Le Plastrier

Summary:

Frederick James Molteno, the future father of these young musicians, first arrived Victoria in 1852. He returned briefly to England, where, described as librarian of Sandhurst, on the Bendigo goldfields, he married Laura Antoinette Sheridan, on 19 March 1856. Back in Melbourne in 1857, the couple settled first in Collingwood, where their eldest daughter Alice was born in 1857.

Their second surviving and perhaps most talented child, Frederick, was born in Geelong in 1859. He made his first public appearance as a violinist, aged 6, in a concert at Prahran in October 1865, prestented by the pianist Cesare Cutolo, evidently garnering the astonished admiration of the audience and press.

He appeared again in November in a series of charity bazaar performances organised by Henry Hughes (who was perhaps his teacher; Hughes was later reported to be Alice's), and David Lee. In an open air concert in the Botanical Gardens, in aid of the Melbourne Orphan Asylum, Frederick shared star billing with the touring British actor and vocalist Emily Don, performing De Beriot's 11th Air varié, and the Cuckoo solo. A few days later he appeared at the orphanage bazaar on a bill including pianist Charles Edward Horsley, at which his elder sister Alice also made her first documented public appearance on the harp.

In January 1866, Frederick was in Sydney with his father, and having given a private performances at Government House, made his first Sydney public appearance in a benefit concert at the School of Arts on 1 February 1866, with patronage including the governor John Young and John Hubert Plunkett (himself a keen amateur violinist), and supported by local vocalists Ellen Cordner and George Forbes Jackson.

Frederick again performed the De Beriot variations and the Cuckoo solo, but now added a lyric piece in each half, Il balen from Verdi's Il trovatore, in the first, and Foley Hall's ballad Ever of thee I'm fondly thinking in the second.

He returned to Victoria in May, and gave further concerts in Melbourne and Ballarat. In his native Geelong, in July, Frederick appeared with the touring Lancashire Bellringers, and their supporting vocalist, South Australian Marie Chalker. He and his father then followed the Chalker and the Bellringers to South Australia in August. Appearing with them at Gawler in late August, he was reportedly so ill that he was only able to play "a couple of pieces", and his father called off his appearance at Kapunda entirely.

He died in Adelaide, at the house of a family friend, Joseph Elliott, on 2 September 1866, aged 7 years and 5 months, and was buried in Elliott's cemetery plot.

His mother having come to Adelaide for the funeral, she returned to Melbourne and brought Alice back to Adelaide, where she appeared as harpist, vocalist, and pianist with the Bellringers a month after her brother's death. The Register was of:

a very decided opinion that it is a great mistake to bring her before the public so early . . . It is really pitiable to see an interesting child, who ought to be in bed at an early hour, set up to exhibit her musical acquirements before an audience, and a grave responsibility rests upon those who put her forward.

The following year, en route to resettle in Launceston, the Molteno family lost its effects in a shipping accident, occasioning a Launceston benefit at which the two daughters performed.

The Molteno sisters appeared in Sydney in mid-1868, supported by, among others, John Cash Neild and Henry Marsh (Charles Edward Horsley, who was to have played, was ill), and made a farewell appearance in Launceston in June 1869 (with, among others, Linly Norman) prior to the family's final departure for England.

In London, Alice took further lessons from Charles Oberthur and John Balsir Chatterton. Alice and Laura were regularly performing and teaching together in London in the 1880s.

Their father's brother was John Charles Molteno, the first prime minister of the Cape Colony, South Africa.

Their great uncle was James Anthony Molteno, a Pall Mall print-seller.

Documentation:

"MARRIED", The Argus (11 August 1856), 4

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On the 19th March, at St. George's Church Camberwell, London, Mr. F. J. Molteno, librarian, &c., Mundy-street, Sandhurst, Bendigo gold-fields, to Laura Antoinette Sheridan, daughter of the late John Joseph Charles Sheridan, Esq., of Burton Crescent.

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Peter, Melbourne . . . in the year 1857

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/60584/43331_1831109387_0188-0270 (PAYWALL)

3527 / [baptised] June 19 / [born] 5 June 1857 / [dau. of] Frederick James & Lora Antoinett / Molteno / Collingwood / Storekeeper

"BIRTHS", Geelong Advertiser (29 March 1859), 2

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On the 26th instant, the wife of Mr. F. G. Molteno, Pakington-street, of a son.

"BIRTHS", The Argus (31 January 1861), 4

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On the 30th inst., at Emerald Hill, Mrs. Molteno of a daughter.

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 October 1865), 8

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PRAHRAN TOWN-HALL. On THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 19, 1865.
SIGNOR CUTOLO has the honour to announce that, with the valuable co-operation of Mrs. Spencer Cooke, he proposes to give a SOIREE MUSICALE at the Town-hall, Prahran, on Thursday Evening, 19th October, when he will have the pleasure of introducing two young debutantes of great promise, Miss Woolman (amateur), pupil of signor Cutolo, and an infant Australian musician (violinist), who, though but six years of age, shows an amount of talent which, with cultivation, will place him amongst the first violinists of the day . . .

[News], The Argus (20 October 1865), 5

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Signor Cutolo'a concert at the Town-hall, Prahran, yesterday evening, was numerously and fashionably attended. . . . Cutolo fulfilled his promise of bringing forward two youthful debutantes - the one Miss Woolman, his pupil, a promising pianist, who was encored in both her pieces, and the other, a violinist, but six years of age. The command this little performer has over his instrument Is really surprising. In such a case there is no more to be said, without indeed, it is to echo the statement of his introducer, that the "infant Australian musician displays an amount of talent which, with cultivation, will place him among the first violinists of the day" . . .

"MEMORANDA", The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (21 October 1865), 2

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. . . The smallest introduction of the evening, but certainly by no means the least interesting, was a "wee" violinist, about six years old. He is doubtless a genuine phenomenon. Nothing short of positive instinct could have produced in so young a child such marvellous musical feeling as his performance displayed. It was not the more scraping of a youthful learner, but every tone evinced both perfect appreciation of the music as well as command of the instrument, and with judicious training he bids fair to become a first-rate violinist . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 October 1865), 1

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THE Infant Australian Musician is at present incognito. The party advertising can inquire at Messrs. Wilkie's.

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 November 1865), 8

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THIS DAY, GRAND EVENING CONCERT, At George's-hall, Eight o'clock p.m.,
By Several Accomplished Amateurs, And The INFANT AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN.
Conductor, Professor Hughes.

[News], The Argus (9 November 1865), 5

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A bazaar in aid of St, Vincent de Paul's Orphanage was opened yesterday afternoon, in St. George's-hall. Lady Don, Miss Stewart, Mrs. Perryman, Mr. Herbette, and Messrs. Donaldson, and Amery, assisted . . . and the efforts of the vocalists seemed to be highly appreciated . . . Several well known musical amateurs have volunteered their services for this evening, and the youthful violinist who recently performed a Prahran, will also take a part in the programme.

{News], The Argus (10 November 1865), 4

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The bazaar at St. George's-hall in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanage was continued yesterday. The hall was crowded [5] throughout the day, and again in the evening . . . The infant Australian violinist performed several airs with variations upon the instrument of which he promises to become a master, and he was three times encored . . . Musical selections of a like character, under the direction of Professor Hughes, are promised for this evening.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (10 November 1865), 4

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. . . The performance of the infant violinist was vociferously encored; and the applause was well bestowed, as the mastery of this child over a confessedly difficult instrument is something marvellous, as was evinced by the powerful effect on the audience of his selections from "Trovatore," &c. . . .

[News], The Herald (11 November 1865), 2

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. . . A violinist, certainly not more than seven years of age, played exceedingly well; his touch is remarkably fine, and with additional practice and judicious tuition, he will make a most brilliant performer . . .

[Advertisement], The Age (25 November 1865), 8

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MELBOURNE ORPHAN ASYLUM Fifth Grand Vocal and Instrumental OPEN-AIR CONCERT,
In Aid of the Funds of the above Asylum, on SATURDAY, 25th NOVEMBER, In the Botanical Gardens . . .
Vocalists: LADY DON, Miss S. Mortley, Miss Docy Stewart, Mr. W. H. Williams, Mr. Coles, Mr. C. Blanchard.
THE INFANT AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN, Aged Six Years, will perform Solos on the Violin.
Conductor, Mr. David Lee. All the performers have kindly given their services.
PROGRAMME - PART I . . . Solo, Violin - 11th air - Infant Australian Musician . . .
PART II . . . Violin - "The Cuckoo" - Infant Australian Musician . . .
Concert to commence at three o'clock. ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 December 1865), 8

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THE GRAND BAZAAR, In aid of the MELBOURNE ORPHAN ASYLUM, Eill be opened at the EXHIBITION BUILDING, At 3 o'clock on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 . . . The programme for Tuesday evening will consist of solos by Madame Stuttaford and Mr. C. Blanchard, a pianoforte solo by Mr. C. E. Horsley, solos upon the violln and harp by the infant Australian musician and his sister . . .
A CONCERT Will be given every evening . . . The infant Australian musician and his sister will perform solos on the violin and harp . . .

"THE AUSTRALIAN INFANT MUSICIAN", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 February 1866), 4

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We observe that Master Frederick James [sic] Molteno, a violinist of extraordinary ability and great promise, is to give a concert tonight, in the Hall of the School of Arts, Pitt-Street. Master Molteno is a child of only six years old, but his brilliant performances on the violin before audiences in Victoria have drawn forth the highest encomiums from the Press of the sister colony, and there is every reason to expect that the "Australian Infant Musician," possessing genius of a very high order, will are long achieve a distinguished reputation. He has already been privileged to perform at Government House, and we notice that the concert this evening is under the special patronage of his Excellency Sir John Young and Lady Young.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 February 1866), 8

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UNDER THE SPECIAL PATRONAGE OF His Excellency Sir JOHN YOUNG, K.C.B., &c., and Lady YOUNG and
The Hon. J. H. PLUNKETT and Mrs. PLUNKETT;
A'BECKETT, A. Esq , and Mrs. A'BECKETT; BRADLEY, B., Esq.;
FRANCIS, His Honor H. R., and Mrs. FRANCIS; HUTCHINS, Colonel JOSEPH, P. A. Esq, M.L.A, and Mrs. JOSEPH;
MOORE, H. Esq., and Mrs. MOORE; RAPHAEL, J. G., Esq., and Family; RICHARDSON, Lieutenant-Colonel,
and some of the most distinguished families in Sydney.
FIRST CONCERT IN SYDNEY of the Australian INFANT MUSICIAN,
MASTER FREDERICK JOHN MOLTENO, Six Years Old,
at the SCHOOL OF ARTS, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, February 1st.
PROGRAMME - Part I.
1. Trio - "Ti prego, o Madro," - Curschman - Miss JAMES, Mrs. CORDNER, and Mr. JACKSON.
2. Aria - "Do not mingle," (La Sonnambula) - Bellini - Miss R. M. JONES.
2. Solo - Violin, - "11th Air and Variations," - De Beriot - THE INFANT MUSICIAN.
4. Cavatina - "Home of my Happy Days, (Anna Bolena) Donizetti - Miss JAMES.
5. Scotch Ballad - "Of a' the airts," Burns - Mr. G. F. JACKSON.
6. Ballad - "Evangeline," Blockley - Mrs. CORDNER.
7. Solo - Violin, - "II Balen," (Trovatore) Verdi - THE INFANT MUSICIAN.
Intermission of Ten Minutes.
PART II.
1. Duet - "Take now this Ring, Love," (La Sonnambula) - Bellini - Miss JAMES and Mr. JACKSON.
2. Scotch Ballad - "Down the Burn, Davie," Miss JAMES.
3. Solo - Violin - "The celebrated Cuckoo Solo," Vivaldi - THE INFANT MUSICIAN.
4. Ballad - "Sweet Home," Wrighton - Mrs. CORDNER.
5. Ballad - "Love thee, Dearest," T. Moore - Mr. G. F. JACKSON.
6. Vocal Mazurka - "Rosina," Pinsuti - Miss R. M. JONES.
7. Solo - Violin - "Ever of Thee," Hall - THE INFANT MUSICIAN.
Concert to commence at 8, and terminate at a quarter past 10 o'clock.
TICKETS - Reserved seats, 4s (family tickets to admit SIX, £1); hall, 2s.;
and PROGRAMMES may be obtained of Messrs, Elvy and Co., J. H. Anderson, Reading and Wellbank, and Cole, George-street; L. Moss, Hunter street; Cole, King-street; W. J. Johnson, Pitt-street; and at the School of Arts.

"THE INFANT MUSICIAN MOLTENO", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 February 1866), 4

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Last evening, 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 Frederick 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 . . . Master Molteno was set down for four items of the programme, an air and variations from De Beriot's Studies, the aria, "II ballen del suo sorriso (Trovatore), the Cuckoo Solo of Vivaldi, and Hall's version of the ballad "Ever of Thee I'm fondly dreaming." He handled the violin with apparent ease, his style of using the bow indicated aptitude as well as training, the forte and piano were modified with some evident appreciation if his subjects, but that time and tone should have been so well sustained by a child, who, to all appearances (excepting a more than common expression of intelligence), would be more at home with pipes, whistles, or marbles, than with an instrument so difficult to master, was quite sufficient to account for the sensation with which he was viewed and listened to. Too tender for hard "coaching," and with disingenuous childishness in his manner, he is evidently a prodigy at nature rather than the subject of forced precocity. He was received with rapturous applause, and he will have few audiences who can refrain from a similar display of feeling.

"THE INFANT MUSICIAN", Freeman's Journal (3 February 1866), 66

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On Thursday evening a concert was given at the School of Arts, upon which occasion Master Frederick John Molteno, the infant musician, made his first appearance before a Sydney audience. The hall was very crowded, and the little fellow received quite an ovation. He was introduced upon the platform by Mr. Cordner who appeared to take great interest in him, he tuned his violin, as well as conducted his other movements. Molteno is barely six years of age, and rather small, and displays a very intellectual physionomy. His play on the violin was very marvellous, and in the several pieces which he performed he displayed a large acquaintance with the manipulation of the instrument. His style was free and natural, and proved him to be quite a genius. He is a native of Victoria. The remaining portion of the concert was also excellent, and included the following vocalists: Mrs. Cordner, Miss Jones, Miss James, and Mr. Jackson. Master Molteno will again appear in a few days.

[Summary for Europe], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 February 1866), 5

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Master Molteno, the Australian infant musician, performed at the Randwick Asylum on Wednesday last in presence of all the children, and of several of the directors and lady visitors.

[Advertisement], Empire (24 February 1866), 1

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AFTERNOON CONCERT. THE INFANT AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN.
(FREDERICK JOHN MOLTENO, 6 Years of age.) SCHOOL OF ARTS, PITT-STREET, SYDNEY,
THIS AFTERNOON (Saturday), February 24th, at THREE o'clock.
The following Ladies have kindly given their assistance in promoting the interests of the young Musician,
Mrs. Billyard, Mrs. Henry Moore, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Scott, Lady Forbes, Lady Taylour, Mrs. S. A. Joseph.
PROGRAMME. PART 1 . . . 2. Duet - Violin sind Pianoforte - "Ah Si Ben Mio" - Trovatore - Verdi - INFANT MUSICIAN and Mr. H. MARSH . . .
4. Solo Violin - "Last Rose of Summer" (with variations) - Farmer - INFANT MUSICIAN . . .
6. Violin Solo, With Pianoforte accompaniment - "Lago Maggiore Quadrilles" - D'Albert - INFANT MUSICIAN . . .
PART II . . . 2. Solo Violin - "Sempre Libera" - Traviata - Verdi - INFANT MUSICIAN.
3. Violin Solo - "The Spanish Muleteer" - Millard - INFANT MUSICIAN . . .
6. Solo Violin - The Celebrated Cuckoo Solo - Vivaldi - INFANT MUSICIAN . . .

"SABBATH SCHOOL EXCURSION", Sydney Mail (24 March 1866), 7

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The scholars attending the Dowling- street Wesleyan Sabbath School, accompanied by their teachers and a numerous body of friends, held their annual picnic on Saturday last, at the grounds known as Frederichall, situated on the Parramatta River . . . The chief feature in the day's fun was, however, the excellent playing of Master Molteno, the infant violinist, who performed "St. Patrick's Day in the Morning," "The Last Rose of Summer," and selections from Lucia di Lammermoor, to the gratification of all present . .

"SYDNEY", The Musical Times [London, England] (1 May 1866), 298

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. . . A precocious violinist (only six years of age) named Molteno, has created quite an effect at a concert; but we are happy to hear that he is only thus early thrust before the public to enable his parents to obtain sufficient funds to give him such an education as his talents seem to demand.

[News], The Argus (22 May 1866), 5

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A vocal and instrumental concert - the principal feature of which was the performance of the infant musician, Master F. J. Molteno, on the violin - was held last evening at St. George's-hall. Several violin solos were played by Master Molteno, with very correct execution, and in a manner which showed a mastery of the instrument, surprising, indeed in a child of eleven years. His sister, of eight years, who was to have played on the harp, was prevented from doing so by the state of her hands . . .

[News], The Ballarat Star (15 June 1866), 2

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The violin performance of Master Molteno at the Theatre Royal is something marvellous, and should be listened to and witnessed by all who have not yet afforded themselves the gratification. Though not a diminutive child he is very child-like, and it is almost impossible to realise the fact that such very respectable instrumentation emanates from so unlikely a quarter. This evening Master Molteno will appear for the last time . . .

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (5 July 1866), 2

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After a lengthened absence the Lancashire Bellringers made their re-appearance last evening, and received a most hearty welcome. The various pieces by the Company were given with their accustomed precision and exactness. But standing prominent for effect were the variations on the "Blue Bells of Scotland," and the arrangement of the "Royal Irish Quadrilles." Miss Chalker's ballad singing gave a most agreeable variety to the entertainment, and gained the marked approval of the audience. Master Molteno, six years of age, is a favored child of nature. Geelong has made many efforts to produce marble, coal, and gold, but has apparently at last succeeded in bringing to the light an infant Paganini, who is said to be a native of this town; every person must, therefore, go to see the wonder, and from what we heard of the little fellow's abilities last night, they will not be disappointed. The Bellringers remain with us uutil Saturday evening.

"THE LANCASHIRE BELLRINGERS", South Australian Register (7 August 1866), 2

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The Lancashire Bellringers, after an absence of about two years and a half, reappeared before an Adelaide audience at White's Room on Monday evening. Owing, no doubt, to the badness of the weather and the fact of that being the first night of the Opera season, the attendance was not so large as we have seen it on previous occasions. The performers were assisted, as on their last visit, by Miss Chalker . . . A novelty was introduced in the shape of the performances on the violin by an infant musical prodigy, Master Molteno, who exhibits a mastery over that instrument perfectly, marvellous when his age is considered . . . Whatever the nature of the speculations excited by the curiosity of the audience may have bceu with respect to the infant prodigy, Master Molteno, prior to his advent, they could not have been damped by his first performance on the violin, which showed that although but seven years of age, and even in appearance younger, he had acquired a mastery over that instrument which few with years of practice have been able to possess. The astonishment of the audience was strongly excited when even the most difficult pieces were executed by a mere child with an ease and delicacy which are usually regarded as the result of mature judgment, strengthened by constant practice.

We understand that he was born in Victoria, and in his earliest infancy displayed a remarkable aptitude for music, a knowledge of which on the most approved principles was imparted to him as he grew older by the best instructors who could be procured. His faculty for music was thus cultivated to a considerable extent, and about two years ago he was taught the violin, on which instrument he rapidly attained great proficiency. About a year ago he made his first appearance before the public, and since then he has performed publicly in various parts of Victoria and New South Wales, everywhere creating a great sensation. His skill on the piano is extraordinary considering his years, and it is confidently expected that with practice and proper training he will become one of the first of living violinists. He possesses a highly sensitive organization and is highly intelligent, differing in this respect from many precocious geniuses whose forte is exclusively confined to a particular branch. His execution on the violin unites both ease and gracefulness; his bowing being particularly elegant. His musical abilities and his prepossessing appearance cannot fail to make him a general favourite here as it has done elsewhere. His performance of "The Last Rose of Summer," with variation, elicited an encore . . .

"THE LANCASHIRE BELLRINGERS", South Australian Register (13 August 1866), 2

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. . . Master Molteno is quite a prodigy. The tiny violinist not only performs with precision passages of very considerable rapidity, but he has evidently mastered the difficulties of the half, the single, and the double shifts, and he produces with extraordinary correctness of tone many difficult chords upon two strings . . .

"THE INFANT MUSICIAN", South Australian Register (29 August 1866), 2

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We regret to learn that Master Molteno, the infant violinist and pianist, has been seized with a slow fever, and, consequently, that his connection with the Lancashire Bellringers is at least for the present at an end. He was brought in by his father from Kapunda on Monday, and is attended by Drs. Bayer and Gosse, He is staying with a private family in Norwood, and it is hoped that medical skill, quiet, and careful nursing will contribute to his certain and speedy recovery.

"GAWLER [From our own Correspondent]. Gawler, August 29", South Australian Register (30 August 1866), 3

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The Lancashire Bellringers, assisted by Miss Chalker, gave a concert on Saturday evening, 25th, to a full house. They were most warmly received . . . Master Molteno, through illness, was only able to play a couple of pieces, but even the little he could favour the listeners with seemed wonderful for so young a child.

[News], Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligencer (31 August 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108262406 

We had confidently anticipated that the fame of the Lancashire Bellringers would secure a full house at Crase's on Monday last; but we were scarcely prepared to see the room so perfectly crammed as it was . . . One disappointment awaited those who had gathered, and that was the absence of Master Molteno, who had for some days previously been unwell, and on that morning had become so seriously indisposed that he had been obliged to return to Adelaide for a few days' rest. Being at such an infantine age, his excitement and labour attending his frequent performances cannot help affecting his physical health . . .

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (3 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41029157

MOLTENO.- On the 2nd September, at the residence of Mr. Joseph Elliott, William-street, Norwood, Frederick John Molteno (the infant Australian musician), beloved son of Mr. F. J. Molteno, of Willow Cottage, Carlisle-street. St. Kilda, Melbourne, aged seven years and five months, most deeply deplored by his disconsolate parents, and by all who knew him. (Melbourne and Sydney papers please copy.)

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Elliott

"DEATH OF MASTER MOLTENO", South Australian Register (3 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41029144 

Many of our readers will be grieved to learn that Master Molteno, the infant musician, whose exquisite performances on the violin have so delighted audiences in this and the neighbouring colonies, died on Sunday morning at Norwood. Several days ago he was engaged to accompany the Lancashire Bellringers on a country tour; but as he seemed indisposed medical advice was taken as to whether he was well enough to carry out the engagement. After thoroughly examining him Dr. Bayer expressed his opinion that country air would probably do him good, and he started to go North. He was announced to play at Salisbury; but it was not considered advisable that he should do so, and at Gawler he was only able to appear in the first part of the entertainment. After consulting medical men in that township he was taken on to Kapunda; but as he still showed every symptom of getting worse his father brought him back to town, and went to reside with him at a friend's house at Norwood. About a week ago he took to bed from low fever, and that disease eventually caused his death. The greatest care and attention were paid him during his illness by his father and by Drs. Bayer and Gosse, who attended him. His mother, who has been telegraphed for, is expected to arrive by the Coorong to-day, and his funeral has been fixed to take place on Wednesday next. The deceased was an amiable, docile child, and, as may be supposed, his loss is severely felt by his parents and friends. Of his musical predelictions the public have had numerous instances of judging, and we are assured that he took a positive delight in the study of music. So far from his talents being forced, he displayed a real love of the art, and a readiness to perform the parts allotted him. It is a mournful satisfaction to his father that he has watched over him with the greatest solicitude, and that he has no ground for reproaching himself for having overtaxed his energies to gratify his public patrons.

"FUNERAL OF MASTER MOLTENO", South Australian Register (6 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41035848

[News], The South Australian Advertiser (6 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28790883 

The mortal remains of the late Master Molteno, the infant musician, were interred in the West-terrace Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, September 5. The Rev. D. J. H. Ibbittson officiated at the grave, and there was a very large number of persons present. The remains were deposited in the family vault of Mr. Joseph Elliott, a devoted friend of Mr. Molteno.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian Register (22 September 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41025281 

ALDINGA, steamer, 291 tons, J. Steuart, master.- from Melbourne September 19 . . . Passengers . . . Mrs. and Miss Molteno . . .

"THIS EVENING'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (1 October 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41022056

A concert will be given this evening, in White's Assembly Room, under the special patronage of Lady Daly. The performers will include Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Loder, Herr Heydecke, two young lady pianists, several gentlemen amateurs, and Miss Alice Edith Molteno (sister of the late F. J. Molteno, the infant violinist). Miss Molteno is the pupil of Professor Hughes, and though only nine years of age, she is said to be an accomplished harpist and a proficient performer on the pianoforte. She has successfully passed through the ordeal of appearing before the public in the Exhibition Building Melbourne, and has been pronounced by the severe musical critics of that city as deserving high commendation.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (1 October 1866), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41022043 

WHITE'S ROOMS. MONDAY. October 1, 1866.
GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. Under the special Patronage of LADY DALY.
MISS ALICE EDITH MOLTENO, the Australian Juvenile Harpist, nine years of age, Sister of the late lamented
FREDERICK JOHN MOLTENO, whose early death has caused so general a feeling of regret . . .
PROGRAMME: PART I. 1. Duet, Pianoforte - Melodies from "Norma" - Miss Alice Edith Molteno and Mr. Geo. Loder - Bellini . . .
3. Harp Solo - "The March at a Distance" - Miss Alice Edith Molteno - Bochsa . . .
8. Ballad - "The Hazel Dell" - Miss Alice Edith Molteno . . .
PART II . . . 4. Piano Solo - "Il Balen" - Miss Alice Edith Molteno - Verdi . . .
8. Harp Solo - "Weber's Last Waltz" - Miss Alice Edith Molteno . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder; Emma Neville Loder; Theodor Heydecke

MUSIC: March . . . at a distance (Bochsa)

"THE LANCASHIRE BELLRINGERS", South Australian Register (3 October 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41034462 

. . . We hardly know what to say of the performances of Miss A. E. Molteno. We have a very decided opinion that it is a great mistake to bring her before the public so early. If her life should be spared she will probably become an accomplished musician, but at present there is nothing in her performance - except that it is done by a child of tender years - to justify her appearance in public. It is really pitiable to see an interesting child, who ought to be in bed at an early hour, set up to exhibit her musical acquirements before an audience, and a grave responsibility rests upon those who put her forward.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT. Wednesday, October 10", South Australian Register (11 October 1866), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41026288 

COORONG, steamer, 304 tons. W. McLean, master, for Melbourne, via MacDonnell Bay. Passengers - . . . For Melbourne, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Molteno . . .

"THE COLLISION IN HOBBON'S BAY BETWEEN THE STEAMERS BLACK SWAN AND LUNA", The Cornwall Chronicle (20 July 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72184343 

The Steamer Black Swan being due here on Wednesday . . . on Thursday morning . . . after ten o'clock the Derwent entered the Heads, and Captain Lucas, supplied the unpleasant intelligence, that the steamer Black Swan had been sunk in Hobson's Bay by coming into collision with the steamer Luna . . . The passengers who were in the cabin were - The Rev. W. A. Brooks, and the Rev. Mr. Hibberd, wife and servant; Mr. and Mrs. Molteno and two children . . .

[News], Launceston Examiner (30 July 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36645142

IT is proposed to give a concert this day fortnight for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Molteno and family, who were such heavy, heavy sufferers by the loss of the Swan. We understand that they lost a piano harp, [f]lute, furniture, linen, and clothes; a very serious loss indeed. Mr. Molteno had a been engaged as classical and mathematical master of the Church Grammar School; and in addition to the losses mentioned above, he has to add a choice classical library. We are given to understand that Mrs. Molteno will take part in the concert, her oldest daughter of ten years will play the harp, and the youngest, aged six, will play the violin. At a children's party, last evening, "Baby Molten" delighted the youngsters by playing "Di Pescatore," from the opera of "Lucrezia Borgia." The arrangements are not sufficiently forward to be announced at present.

"Town Talk and Table Chat", The Cornwall Chronicle (14 August 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72186481 

The Amateur Concert, the proceeds of which are to be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Molteno, will be given in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Friday evening. Although very little has been published respecting the loss sustained by Mr. and Mrs. Molteno, in consequence of the sinking of the "Black Swan," it constitutes a case of very great hardship. Mr. and Mrs. Molteno had broken up house at St. Kilda, and were removing to Launceston; they had on board their furniture, clothing, piano, harp, music, books, &c, to the value of about £300, when the blockade running "Luna" ran into the "Black Swan," and sent her and all but her passengers to the bottom of the bay. Those who have families themselves can best realise the lasting unpleasant effects of such a calamity befalling those accustomed to the ordinary comforts and elegancies of civilised life. To arrive in a strange country even properly prepared for difficulties is not very pleasant, but to meet those while providing for a family, under such circumstances as the deprivation of every necessary, is what we trust few will ever have to encounter. The loss sustained by Mr. Molteno amounts to full £300, not one article of his having been rescued from the doomed steamer. The public of Launceston have now an opportunity of lightening this calamity a little, and encouraging a new resident amongst them to commence the world hopefully again. The concert on Friday evening will have much that will be novel about it. Miss Molteno, only aged ten, is a very accomplished performer on the harp, while her sister, aged six, is remarkably clever on the violin . . .

"AMATEUR CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (17 August 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36645460

. . . The performance was unmistakeably, that of persons who have taste for and cultivate music as a science. The harp solo and violin solo by the Misses Molteno astounded every one. In the one case the child's arms appeared to be too short "to sweep o'er the chords," and in the other too tiny to manage the bow and hold the violin. Those wonderful young ladies were greeted with thunders of applause and showers of bouquets. We have a great acquisition to the musical talent of Launceston in the settlement of Mr. Molteno and his family here . . .

"GRAND CONCERT OF JUVENILE ARTISTES &C.", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 July 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13168887

The infantile sisters of the late youthful musician, Frederick John Molteno, who hve lately escaped from shipwreck in the Black Swan, are to give one concert in Sydney before leaving the colony to fulfil an engagement in Tasmania, which will not possibly admit of their further appearance in public. This is in all probability the last time the people of Sydney will ever have the opportunity of seeing these young daughters of music, in whom such a deep interest has been excited whenever they have performed.

"GRAND CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 July 1868), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13169282 

The youthful sisters of the infant violinist, John Molteno, lately deceased, appeared last night before the public, at a concert given in the hall of the School of Arts. The little girls, both of whom are so very young that the task of appearing before an audience at all must be an arduous one to them, were well received, and created much interest among those who witnessed their performances. The hall was not crowded, though there were perhaps as many persons present as one could expect to see there, while so many counter attractions are at work to allure the sight-seeking portion of the public. The infant musicians, Miss Alice Edith Molteno, who plays the harp, and Misa Laura Ada Molteno, who really does wonders with the violin - were ably supported in their efforts to amuse by Messrs. H. Marsh, J. C. Neild, and some amateur vocalists. Mr. C. E. Horsley was to have contributed his services, but was prevented by illness from attending. As far as pleasing the audience was concerned, the concert was a complete success, the talents of the two children being well displayed and evidently appreciated. The beautiful aria, "Il balen," from II Trovatore, arranged for the harp by Oberthur, was exquisitely played by Miss Alice Molteno, who was encored in this and her subsequent performances. After the "Star of Hope" ballad had been sung with "excellent taste and discretion," by Mr. J. C. Neild; Miss Laura Molteno gave a violin solo, which was also rapturously encored. The first portion of the entertainment - which was interspersed with some very good singing - concluded with the famous "Di Pescatore" from Lucrezia Borgia, arranged as a duet for harp and violin, and beautifully rendered by the two little prodigies. In the second portion of the programme there were many things so good that it would be invidious to particularise, but we may mention the harp solo, the violin solo, and the duet of the "Palermo quadrilles" by the infant sisters. Mr. Neild's singing was not the least attractive part of the entertainment.

"PUBLIC READING", Launceston Examiner (17 June 1869), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36704317

A special entertainment, in aid of the pianoforte fund, Mechanics' Institute, took place in the large ball of that institution on Tuesday evening. There was a very large attendance of the public, and the whole affair was a success . . .
The Molteno children are certainly very clever but it was scarcely fair, either to themselves or to the audience, to tax them so heavily . . .
The programme was as follows: Part I . . . harp solo - "Selection from the Opera of Gemma di Vercy," - Miss Alice Edith Molteno . . .
violin solo - "Home, sweet home," with variations - Miss Laura Ada Molteno . . .
duetto - Harp and Violin, - "Dl Pescatore," - Misses A. and L. Molteno.
Part 2 . . . harp solo - "Old King Cole," with variations, Chatterton - Miss Alice Edith Molteno . . .
duetto - "Violin and harp," Tutto e Sciolto and Ah Perche, non [posso] Odiarti - Bellini - Misses A. and L. Molteno . . .

"THEATRICAL NOTES", Weekly Times [Melbourne, VIC] (22 January 1870), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219364106 

. . . Mr. Molteno and his family arrived safely [in London] in the Swiftshire. Up to the present time he has not entered into any engagements, but I hear he is in treaty with the Crystal Palace folks . . .

[Advertisement], South London Press [England] (8 May 1880), 14

HARP, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, VIOLIN, and the New Fashionable Instrument, the ZITHER-VIOLINA. - MISS [Alice] MOLTENO (of Albert Hall and Covent Garden Concerts), 3, Bellenden Villas, Bellenden-road, Peckham, S.E. (pupil Chatterton and Oberthur), GIVES LESSONS In the above, on the most approved modern principles. The highest references on application . . . Instruction to Lady Pupils on the Violin and Zither-Violina by Miss Laura Molteno . . .

[Advertisement] South London Press [England] (27 October 1894), 1

TO CONCERT promoters and OTHERS. MISS ALICE MOLTENO, Harpiste, CAN NOW BOOK ENGAGEMENTS FOB THE COMING SEASON. MISS ALICE MOLTENO ALSO GIVES INSTRUCTION ON THE HARP AND PIANOFORTE At own or pupils' residences. Special terms for Schools. Address, Miss Alice Molteno. 20, Keston-road. East Dulwich, S.E.

Bibliography and resources:

Anne Doggett and Gwyn Gillard, See how they ring!: travelling bellringers on the Australasian popular stage (Bakery Hill: BHS Publishing, 2011)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/157062774 

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=Jj7RygAACAAJ 

MONDS, James (James MONDS; J. MONDS)

Actor, vocalist, convict

Born Donegal, Ireland, c. 1808
Convicted (forgery) London, 1830
Arrived NSW, 28 July, 1831 (convict per Exmouth, from England, 3 March 1831)
Active Norfolk Island, 1840

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Monds+1831+convict+per+Exmouth (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Monds participated in the theatrical and musical program presented on Queen's Birthday 1840 at Norfolk Island.

Documentation:

JAMES MONDS, Deception, forgery, 28 October 1830; Proceedings of the Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t18301028-5-defend135&div=t18301028-5#highlight 

"GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (6 June 1835), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2198491 

Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 1st June, 1834. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY POUNDS REWARD. WHEREAS it has been represented to the Government, that the undermentioned nine Men, consisting of four private Soldiers of the 4th (or King's Own) regiment, one free Overseer, and four Convicts attached to No. 2 Stockade, on Cox's River availed themselves of a favourable opportunity by the absence of some of the Guard on duty elsewhere, to escape from the Stockade on the 25th ultimo, and it is supposed they will make for Twofold Bay, for the purpose of seizing a Whale Boat . . . 9. Name, James Monds, ship Exmouth; age, 27 years; native place, Donegal; trade, clerk; height, 5 feet 5 inches; complexion, pale and freckled; hair brown; eyes, grey; general remarks, scar on left eye. By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER McLEAY.

[Playbill], ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, Norfolk Island, 25 May 1840; original UK National Archives, PRO CO201/199, page 108; copy NLA MS 2738

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/24613789

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. NORFOLK ISLAND", The Sydney Herald (24 June 1840), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12857518

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE, NORFOLK ISLAND.
On Monday, 25th May, in honour of
HER MAJESTY'S BIRTH-DAY,
Will be Performed, by Permission,
Two Acts of the admired Comic Opera of the
CASTLE OF ANDALUSIA;
Don Caesar - John Lawrence
Scipio - George Rolfe
Fernando - James Walker
Alphonso - Henry Witton
Spado - James King
Pedrillo - James Monds
Sanguino - James Cranston
Rapino - James Porter
Calvette - William Smith
Vasquez - R. Sanderson
Lorenza - [ ]
Banditti, &c.
AFTER WHICH, A MUSICAL MELANGE;
Glee - Prithee, Brothers, speed to the Boat, Witton, Walker, Porter, Cranston, Sanderson, Smith
Song - Old England for ever, H. Witton
Comic Song - Walker, the Two-penny Postman, J. Monds
Song - Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman, J. Lawrence
Glee - Fisherman's Glee, same as first
Song - Paddy from Cork, J. Walker
Song - Powder Monkey Peter, J. Lawrence
Glee - As before
Song - Spirit of the Storm, H. Witton
Song - The tight Irishman, J. Porter
Glee - Some love to roam, as before
Song - The Old Commodore, J. Lawrence.
The Tent Scene in Richard III., by H. Witton.
A CELEBRATED NAVAL HORNPIPE, by Michael Burns.
Dance - Tyrolese Waltz, by Thomas Barry.
After which, the Musical Entertainment of
THE PURSE; OR, THE BENEVOLENT TAR.
The Baron - James Cranston
Theodore - G. Rolfe
Edmond - W. Yelverton
Will Steady - John Lawrence
Sally - James Monds
Page - John Rae
After which, Paddy Carey, in character, by John Lawrence.
Song - Banner of War, H. Witton.
The whole to conclude with the National Anthem
OF GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Lawrence (convict actor, vocalist); Henry James Witton (actor, vocalist, musician); James Porter (convict actor, vocalist); "Royal Victoria Theatre, Norfolk Island", under the patronage of Alexander Maconochie (commandant)

MUSIC (PIECES): The castle of Andalusia (opera); The castle of Andalusia (another score); The purse; or, The benevolent tar (score, William Reeve); The purse; or, The benevolent tar (J. C. Cross, play with songs)

MUSIC: Mr. Walker, the two-penny postman (song, tune: Garryowen [Carry Owen])

Music concordances:

"Mr. Walker, the two-penny postman (TUNE - "Gary Owen"), in Comic Songs by Thomas Hudson (London: Gold and Walton, 1824), 16-17

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=wy7CAA8-f24C&pg=RA4-PA16 

MONTAGU, Henry Neville (? Henry NATHAN; ? Montagu NATHAN; Henry Montagu Nathan MONTAGU; Henry Neville MONTAGU; Mr. H. N. MONTAGU; "BIRON"; "NUR EIN GEIGER")

Musical amateur, amateur musician, drama and music critic, music reviewer, journalist, member of the Orpheonist Society, Sydney Masonic Musical Union, agent

Born London, England, c. 1824
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by February 1859
Married [2] Theodora SOMMER (d. 1894), Scots Church, Sydney, NSW, 15 February 1859
Married [3] Ada Caroline GLOVER (d. 1928), NSW, 1894
Died Camperdown, NSW, 15 March 1901, aged "76/77"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Neville+Montagu+c1824-1901 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Summary:

There is no record of Montagu under any of his given names in England prior to his arrival in Sydney early in 1859, nor of his parents as identified (or probably purposely misidentified) in the 1859 record of his second marriage. It seems likely that, as reported, his real surname was Nathan, and that he came from a Jewish family. If so, he could probably not have been awarded an Oxford B.A. as he claimed, unless after 1854 when religous restrictions against non-Anglicans were eased. Nor is it possible to prove (or disprove) his claim to have been a dramatic reviewer for the London Morning Post.

From the first issue, on Saturday 5 February 1870 until the last on 15 August 1874, the "Musical and Dramatic Review" in the Sydney weekly, The Australian town and country journal, was signed "BIRON", Montagu's professional pen-name. As "BIRON", Montagu continued to write musical reviews in the "Feuilleton" column of Sydney Punch in 1875-76.

Correspondence on musical matters signed "NUR EIN GEIGER" ("only a fiddler", the German title of an 1837 novel by Hans Christian Andersen) appeared occasionally in the Sydney press from 1859 to 1895. Though the author was never externally identified, two pieces of internal evidence confirm the otherwise strong suspicion that the "fiddler" was Montagu. One was the correspondent's own claim to have first arrived in Sydney only early in 1859 (as did Montagu), another was the address "Glebe Point" in his letter of early 1878 (Montagu's postal address in 1877-78 was Guildford lodge, Glebe Point).

Montagu is also known to have written for the Empire during his earliest years in Sydney. He was probably the author of the shortlived music and drama columns siged, respectively, "ORPEHUS" and "THESPIS" that appeared in the paper during the early months of 1861. Probably shortly thereafter his services were dispensed with, according to one of the proprietors, William Hanson, for sending anonymous letters to the editor of paper for publication while employed.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Orpheus+1861+Empire (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Thespis+1861+Empire (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

As see also, "TO THE EDITOR OF THE . . . ", Empire (7 March 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60493843 

SIR. - The length of time that I have had the honour of writing for the Empire (since its re-establishment, May 33rd, 1859). under my present signature and various others, on the Drama, Music, Literature, and other subjects, will, I think, be sufficient cause for me to receive the acknowledgement from yourself and the public (whose interests the Empire maintains), that my remarks have been characterised by fairness and impartaility . . . I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
THESPIS. Sydney, March 3.

Documentation:

1859, marriages solemnized in the district of Sydney in the colony of NSW; NSW BDM

No. 112 / 15th February 1859 / Scots Church Sydney /
Henry Montagu Nathans Montagu / Widower / [born] London / Gentleman / [Age] 34 / York Street, Sydney / [son of] Nathaniel Montagu / Gentleman [and] Rachel Stuart Wortley
Theodora Henrietta Maria Maximiliana Sommer / Spinster / [born] Germany / Gentlewoman / 23 / Castlereagh Street, Sydney / [daughter of] Herman Theodor Sommer / State Attorney [and] Maria Louisa Matilde Hassel
[witnesses] H. Walford, Spencer Ashlin, [by] John Dunmore Lang.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Dunmore Lang (Presbyterian cleric); Spencer Aslin (commission agent)

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (16 February 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13013475 

On the 15th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Lang, Mr. Henry N. Montagu, B.A., Dr. Phil. of London, and classical master at the Australian Ladies College, Sydney, to Theodora Maximiliana, eldest daughter of Mr. Hermann Theodore von Sommer, State attorney, of Helmstedt, Duchy of Brunswick, Germany.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 February 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13019369 

TUITION - Mr. HENRY N. MONTAGU, B.A., Dr. Phil., Classical Master at the Australian Ladies' College,
has a few hours at disposal to attend Pupils in Classics, Mathematics, the general branches of a thorough English Education, and Modem Languages.
Address, by letter only, 221, Castlereagh-street or personally, between the hours of 2 and 3, at Mr. ASHLIN'S, 139, Pitt-street.

"THEATRICALS. PRINCE OF WALES", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (13 August 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article598710671859 

. . . Last night the house presented a brilliant array of fashion, the performances being in aid of the Lavenu Benefit Fund. The opera of Il Trovatore was the piece selected, between the 4th and 5th Acts of which, Mr. Burford delivered the following Address of Acknowledgment, written for the occasion by Mr. G. F. Pickering . . . The exertions of Messrs. J. R. Clarke and H. N. Montague [sic], the Treasurer and Secretary to the Lavenu Committee, in promotion of this benevolent movement, are beyond all praise, and the gratification derived from its remits will, doubtless, amply repay their "labor of love".

ASSOCIATIONS: Lewis Henry Lavenu (musician, deceased); Charles Henry Burford (actor); George Ferrers Pickering (writer); Jacob Richard Clarke (fund treasurer); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"THE FLOODS", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 February 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13037097 

A meeting of the musical profession was held, on Saturday last, at Mr. Marsh's Music room, in Jamison-street, at which a resolution was passed to give a grand musical entertainment, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards the relief of the sufferers by the flood. A committee was formed to carry out the arrangements, consisting of Messrs. Cordner, E. Deane, F. Ellard, H. Marsh, E. Moss [sic], C. Packer, W. Stanley, and M. H. Wilson. Mr. H. N. Montagu was appointed secretary; and it is intended to call a general meeting of the musical profession for Friday evening next, at the same place.

ASSOCIATIONS: William John Cordner (musician); Edward Smith Deane (musician); Frederick Ellard (musician); Henry Marsh (musician); Lewis Moss (musician); Charles Sandys Packer (musician); William Stanley (musician); Marmkaduke Henry Wilson (musician); see also "FLOOD RELIED FUND", The Sydney Morning Herald (3 March 1860), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28628768 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 September 1861), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13059080 

ORPHEONIST SOCIETY. - Notice. - Associates and Subscribers are informed that they can obtain their tickets for the season 1861-1862, on application to the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. A. CANE, 44, Stanley-street.
Subscribers of one guinea per annum in advance are entitled to three tickets (to reserved seats), to each of the quarterly concerts.
The FIRST CONCERT will toke place at the Masonic Hall on MONDAY EVENING, September 30th,
on which occasion the Society will receive the valuable assistance of Madame Sara Flower, Mrs. Bridson, Mr. John Howson, and Mr. Sussmilch.
H. N. MONTAGU, Hon. Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Mason Cane (member); Sara Flower (vocalist); Sarah Bridson (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); Christian Bernhard Sussmilch (vocalist); Orpheonist Society (association); Freemasons Hall (Sydney venue); see also "SYDNEY ORPHEONIST SOCIETY", Empire (8 October 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60483007 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1862), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13224330 

MUSIC COPYIST Wanted. Apply before 10 o'clock This Morning, to Mr. H. N. MONTAGU, Belvedere Cottage, Bourke-street.

"THE BENTLEY MYSTERY", Illawarra Mercury [Wollongong, NSW] (29 September 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article136377376 

We have received [a] volume issued from the Government printing office, containing the evidence taken before the select committee of the Assembly on the Bentley case. The volume numbers altogether some 370 or 380 closely printed pages of foolscap . . . It appears that the individuals against whom the chief suspicion existed on the part of the Bentleys were Signor Cutolo and Mr. Montagu, a musical critic, whose real name is Nathan, but a Mr. Rawack, the husband of a Madame Rawack, a pianiste, and Mr. San Juste were also at one time suspected. From a perusal however of the evidence, it is clear that none of those persons had anything to do with the matter, and the conclusion most intelligent, and impartial people will come to from reading it is that the Bentleys themselves, or one of them, from a monomania or some motive, were the originators of the conspiracy and carried it out. We may frankly confess that until we read the evidence we has strong opinions that the Bentleys were the victims of as foul a plot as was ever conceived, but we closed the volume withe a very different impression. - Goulburn Chronicle.

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Bentley (pianist); Cesare Cutolo (pianist); Leopold and Amalia Rawack (pianist and husband)

"AN APOLOGY", Sydney Punch (20 March 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253225840 

A week or two ago we tried to immortalise "Biron," the dramatic critic of the Town and Country Journal. We described his admirable method of storming theatres on the "more order" system, at the head of a regiment of muslins. We advertised him, and his opera glass, and his enormous cheek, free of charge, and we certainly did expect a cordial vote of thanks from the eminent mau-rauder. Judge then of our grief, when, instead of getting Biron's grateful acknowledgements, we find an amiable and interesting person named Montague - probably an old and valued subscriber - complaining that we have damaged his reputation, and poisoned his domestic peace! Who is this Montague? How can such an insane idea have got into Montague's head? We can't account for it; unless upon the supposition that Montague labours under the delusion that he is Biron; in which lamentable case, we commiserate his woes, aod deeply regret having unintentionally lacerated a too, too, sensitive nature. We are, personally, unacquainted with poor Montague; know him not, even by sight. But the critic of the Town and Country Journal is an eminent public character, and as such, of course, known to everybody. We have always understood that distinguished critic's name to be NATHAN.
Whatever we have said therefore, of Biron, applies solely to Nathan. When we said Biron, we meant Nathan; and, in future notices of the critic, we shall take care always to call him Nathan. As for the deluded Montague, we trust he will, on reading this explanation, acquit us of any intention to wound his innocent and susceptible heart. In order to make our explanation full and complete, and to prevent the possibility of any other person mistaking himself for Nathan, we herewith present the public with a portrait of that extraordinary man.

"NOTICE", Sydney Punch (16 September 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253642821 

MR. H. N. MONTAGU having disposed of his interest in Sydney Punch has no longer any connection whatever with its publication.

"Insolvency Court . . . SURRENDERS", Evening News (5 September 1878), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article107948517 

Henry Neville Montagu, of Glebe Point, near Sydney, teacher.
Cause of sequestration: In consequence of losses caused by fire on the 4th of May last past, and by the pressure of Messrs. Gibbs, Shallard, and Co., judgment creditors.
Liabilities, £254 2s 11d; assets, £87 6s 3d. Mr. A. Sandeman, official assignee.

ASSOCIATIONS: Gibbs, Shallard, and Co. (printers, publishers)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 November 1878), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13414027 

Auction Sales. THIS DAY, 1st November, at 11 o'clock.
Insolvent Estate of Henry Neville Montagu. PIANOFORTE, by ERARD. Household Furniture and Effects . . .

[Advertisement], Northern Star [Lismore, NSW] (24 September 1881), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71832518 

. . . THE FIRST AND ONLY VISIT TO THE RICHMOND, of
Prof. Haselmayer, Escamoteur & Prestidigitateur of the Age . . .
BUSINESS MANAGER - Mr. H. N. MONTAGU, Journalist ("Biron" T. and C. Journal), &c.

ASSOCIATIONS: Louis Haselmayer (1839-1885, magician, active Australia c. 1872-82)

"WOLLONGONG GRAMMAR SCHOOL", The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (4 September 1883), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101642139 

H. N. Montagu, who has since January been giving the children of the residents of Wollongong the benefits of high-class private education, is about to extend these advantages to youthful members of families living at a dstance from Wollongong, by arrangiug for the reception of young ladies as boarders in his household . . . Dr. Montagu is assisted in his labours by his daughter, whom he has specially trained in the art of imparting instruction, and who has passed three public examinations at the Sydney University. In music Miss Montagu has the certificate of her teacher, the well-known Madame Charbonnet Kellermann.

ASSOCIATIONS: Blanche Montagu (1867-1947, daughter), pupil of Alice Charbonnet-Kellermann (pianist)

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 March 1901), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14381846 

MONTAGU. - March 15, at his residence, Llanabar, 77 Bridge-road, Camperdown, after a protracted and painful illness, Henry Neville, beloved husband of Ada C. Montagu, in his 77th year.

"DEATH OF MR. H. N. MONTAGU", The Australian Star (16 March 1901), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228509103 

The death occurred on Thursday night of Mr. H. N. Montagu, a very old colonist, who was well known in Sydney. The deceased gentleman, whb was a B.A., of Oxford, and a doctor of philology, was at one time proprietor of Sydney "Punch." He was 77 years of age, and had been a resident of New South Wales for upwards of 40 years. Death occurred at 10.30 p.m., at "Llanabar," 77 Bridge-road, Camperdown.

"PERSONAL", Sunday Times (17 March 1901), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125888098 

A Sydney identity in the person of Mr. H. N. Montagu, B.A., Ph.D., died on Friday at the ripe age of 77. The deceased gentle man had been a resident of this city for the past 40 years, and for a long time was the successful proprietor of Queen's College for Girls, Darlinghurst. He was also a journalist, both in England and here (as dramatic critic for the "Morning Post," London) and was for years dramatic and musical critic for the "Empire," "Town and Country Journal," and other Sydney papers, and was for some years sole proprietor of Sydney "Punch." He was also a prominent mason, and for his services to the craft in New South Wales was made P.G.S.D. England, a distinguished honor. His widow and a numerous family, of whom Mr. Neville W. Montagu, of Sydney, solicitor, is the eldest, survive him. His remains were interred yesterday at Rookwood.

"PERSONAL ITEMS", The bulletin (12 April 1901), 15

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/233382280 

Henry Neville Montagu, whose death was chronicled the other day, did a mass of literary work in his time. Probably his latest definite engagement was as dramatic and operatic critic to a paper founded by Harold Stephen. He was a fine linguist, and a keen critic of concert and other music. For years he fathered Sydney Punch. Forty years ago he was a literary leader in the Sydney of that date.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 June 1948), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18074127

BURSEY, Zoe Efflingham Montagu - June 2 1948 loved daughter of late H. N. Montagu, M. A. (Oxon) and Mrs. A. C. Montagu . . .

Other sources:

Progress report from the select committee on the petition of Thomas Charles Bentley: together with the proceedings of the committee, minutes of evidence and appendix . . . ordered by the Legislative assembly to be printed, 9 July 1863 (Sydney: Thomas Richards, govt. printer, 1863), 295, also appendix 8

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31689726 

https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKdmMKvMvA/7qwOwE2EJpkj3 (DIGITISED)

[Evidence of Thomas Charles Bentley] . . .
9173. What were your reasons for suspecting Mr. Montagu? I have not the slightest evidence on my own part against Mr. Montagu. All the evidence I have against him has been brought to me by others. Mr. Hanson told me, in the first instance, that he was in his employ on the Empire newspaper, and that he had turned him off for anonymous letter writing . . .
9174. . . . He told me also that he believed Mr. Montagu to be a man quite capable of doing any such mean thing as this . . . I am given to understand that his name is not Montagu.
9175. What is his name? Mr. Nathan . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hanson (newspaper proprietor, Montagu's former employer)

Musical works:

Jessie, a conversation polka, words by H. N. Montague [sic], esq., music by Henry Marsh (Sydney: H. Marsh and Co., W. H. Johnson and Co., [1861])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12840678 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-181851242 (DIGITISED)

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Marsh (composer, publisher, musicseller)

"THE 'JESSIE;' OR, 'CONVERSATION,' POLKA", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (7 February 1861), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60495176 

In our Musical notice of Mouday, we omitted to mention the above new publication, which has just been issued by H. Marsh and Co. Of all our composers, Mr. H. Marah is the most felicitous, as regards dance music. His melodies, whilst variable, light, and sparkling, are so to the purpose - so to the time and measure - in short, so danceable, that they are always seized on in every drawing room, or at each ball. The "Jessie" Polka, dedicated to Miss Pitt, of Bronte, must rouse the most phlegmatic; those delighting in the saltatory amusement will commence dancing as soon as the first few bars are sounded. A change of key at the termination of the first polka movement introduces the usual trio, but, though in polka time, the melody is here so pleasing and so like a song, that some words have been appended by Mr. H. N. Montagu, which, though not of Byronian measure, will nevertheless serve to introduce conversation between partners, instead of the usual rapid compliments on those occasions; and, moreover, the verses really are "complimentary" (according to title), in spite of the equivocal first line. After the trio the original melody brings the piece to a satisfactory conclusion.

MONTAGUE, Alfred (Alfred MONTAGUE; A. MONTAGUE; Mr. MONTAGUE)

Musician, professor of music, pianist, violoncellist, historian, memoirist

Born Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England, 1835 (brother of Philip MONTAGUE)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, December 1852 (or recte 1853)
Died Camberwell, VIC, 9 May 1926

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Alfred+Montague+1835-1926 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MONTAGUE, Arthur

Cellist, violoncello player

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1897 (? son of Alfred MONTAGUE)

MONTAGUE, Leonard

Violinist, composer

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1899 (son of Alfred MONTAGUE)

Summary:

By his own later account (1925), Montague arrived in Melbourne in December 1852, with an introduction from Michael Costa to Thomas Reed. However, he recalled that the first time he played for Reed was in a concert featuring John Winterbottom (who arrived in April 1853). Montague, just 16 (?), was a member of the orchestra at the first concert of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society, in December 1853.

A "professor of music" of Fitzroy, Montague was before the insolvent court in September 1861 citing "losses in mining speculations, and pressure of creditors" as cause of his financial distress. He was pianist at a Grand Military Concert for the Carlton Rifles in May 1869, and appearing with Zelman in 1876 was described as "the well-known Violoncellist". He played regularly in string quartets for the Musical Artists' Society in the late 1870s, along with Philip Montague, his brother.

Documentation:

"INSOLVENT COURT", The Argus (20 September 1861), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5704244

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 May 1869), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5834265

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 September 1876), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5904010

"THE MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY", The Argus (29 April 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5930502

"THE MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY", The Argus (4 August 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5952156

"THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA", The Argus (21 August 1882), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11550493

"MUSIC", The Australasian (25 September 1897), 36

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138628212 

. . . The only instrumental music consisted of a pianoforte Tarantella (Nicode), pleasingly played by Miss M. Burney, and a violoncello solo, that proved Mr. Arthur Montague to be a promising young performer upon that instrument . . .

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (15 August 1899), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202621293 

The Hawthorn Orchestral Society's concert will take place this evening . . . The society will he assisted by Signorina Coy and Signor Rebottaro, and the orchestra, numbering 58 performers, under the leadership of Mr. Leonard Montague, will be conducted by Mr. Alberto Zelman, jun., the hon. conductor.

"DEATHS", The Argus (10 May 1926), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3780750

Published writings:

[1] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. A VETERAN'S MEMORIES. EARLY PLAYERS AND SINGERS. No. 1", The Argus (19 September 1925), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2140385

To have been associated with pupils of Mendelssohn, Chopin, Paganini, and Czerny; to have played Mendelssohn's 'Christmas Pieces' from the first copy received from London; and to have been associated with the musical life of Melbourne for nearly 73 years-these are among the experiences for Mr. Alfred Montague, who though aged 80 years, is still engaged in his profession as a teacher of music. Born in Leighton-Buzzard, Bedfordshire, in 1835, Mr. Montague was first moved to make music his career by the kindly interest of the great conductor Michael Costa, who heard him play his 'cello and recommended him to further study. In London he studied at the Royal Academy of Music under Philip Cipriani Potter, teacher of Sterndale Bennett, a subsequent principal of the Academy.

[Montague writes] "I first saw Melbourne in December, 1852 . . . I had brought with me a letter of introduction from Costa to Mr. Reed (better known to me afterwards as 'Daddy' Reed), who was the autocrat of the musical world in Melbourne . . .

[2] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. MR. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES. ARTISTS OF THE FIFTIES. No. II.", The Argus (26 September 1925), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2143845

[3] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. MR. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES. FOUR NOTED PIANISTS. III.", The Argus (3 October 1925), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2147364

[4] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. MR. A. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES. GENESIS OF THE PHILHARMONIC. IV.", The Argus (10 October 1925), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2150469

[5] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. MR. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES. CONCERTS IN THE FIFTIES.", The Argus (17 October 1925), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2153848

[6] "SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. Mr. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES.", The Argus (24 October 1925), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2157509

[7]"SEVENTY YEARS OF MUSIC. MR. MONTAGUE'S MEMORIES.", The Argus (31 October 1925), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2160821

Includes at the end a letter to the editor from "A Pleased Reader/Septuagenarian", with supplementary information.

MONTAGUE, Fearnleigh Leonard (Fearnleigh Leonard MONTAGUE)

American painter, amateur composer

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1869

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-506666 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 December 1869), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28420069

"NEW SONG", Launceston Examiner (13 July 1876), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37142575

"ACKNOWLEDGMENT", The Mercury (21 July 1876), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8946570

Musical works:

The ship in full sail (a jovial song sung with unbounded applause by Edward Farley; words and music by Fearnleigh L. Montague) (Melbourne: Allan & Co. (Wilkies), [1876])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/6930894 

Bibliography and resources:

"Fearnleigh L. Montague", Design & Art Australia Online (DAAO)

http://www.daao.org.au/bio/fearnleigh-l-montague

MONTAGUE, Philip (Philip MONTAGUE; Mr. P. MONTAGUE)

Musician, professor of music, violinist, violin player, quartet player

Born Bedfordshire, England, 1834 (brother of Alfred MONTAGUE)
Arrived VIC, ? c. 1850s
Died Melbourne, VIC, 19 July 1889, aged 55

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Philip+Montague+1834-1889 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[News], The Argus (26 November 1877), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5946455

"THE MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY", The Argus (29 April 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5930502

"THE MUSICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY", The Argus (4 August 1879), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5952156

"THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA", The Argus (21 August 1882), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11550493

"Deaths", The Argus (23 July 1889), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6264684

[News], Table Talk (26 July 1889), 15

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146023335 

Mr. Philip Montague, the popular piano tuner and violinist, died last Friday in his fifty-fifth year. Deceased was born in Bedfordshire in 1834, and as he evinced a great liking for music, his parents engaged the best available teachers for their son's tuition. As a boy he soon surpassed all the local players, but the charms of an outdoor life led him to enter one of the largest firms in the district to learn agriculture in all its branches. When a young man, Mr. Montague went to British North America, and there took and cleared for farming purposes a large tract of ground, but not liking the climate came to Victoria in the early days of the gold fever. For many years he followed a gold mining career with varied success, and was in one of several companies formed to turn the Yarra from its course, take tunnels through the mountains and other similar undertakings. Whenever courage and a strong hand were wanted, Philip Montague was always to be found. His name is well-known in the rough country of the Upper Yarra, as one of the pioneers of that district. Becoming at last tired of this wandering life, he turned his attention to music and in spite of his many years of hard work, soon acquired a good position among Melbourne players, being for years one of the Melbourne Quintette Society, and more recently of the Centennial Orchestra. He was also engaged for the forth-coming Victorian orchestra, but his health and mind gave way, and early this month his friends had him removed to the Kew Asylum, where he died last Friday from softening of the brain and gangreen of the lungs. Deceased was a brother of Mr. Alfred Montague, the well-known violinist.

MONTEFIORE, Jacob Levi (Jacob Levi MONTEFIORE; J. L. MONTEFIORE)

Librettist, songwriter, playwright, merchant

Born Barbados, 11 January 1819
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 8 October 1837 (per Lord William Bentinck, from London, 15 June)
Married Caroline LOUYET, London, England, 9 July 1851
Departed Sydney, NSW, 1876
Died London, England, 24 January 1885

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jacob+Levi+Montefiore+d1885 (TROVE tagged)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-464944 (NLA persistent identifier)

See also:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Don+John+of+Austria+(Nathan) (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MONTEFIORE, Caroline (LOUYET)

Dedicatee, ? amateur pianist

Born c.1832
Married Jacob Levi MONTEFIORE, London, England, 9 July 1851
Died London, England, 1901

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Caroline+Montefiore+d1901 (TROVE tagged)

Summary:

Montefiore wrote the libretto John of Austria (MS, Archives NSW), set to music as Don John of Austria by Isaac Nathan and first produced in Sydney in May 1847.

According to one report Montefiore also provided two "original songs" introduced at Miska Hauser's Sydney concert on 2 December 1854. These were perhaps the two advertised as set to music by Hauser, namely "Australia's National Song, "Hail Australia", composed by Miska Hauser expressly for Mr. Frank Howson", and a "Romanza, composed expressly for the occasion" and sung by Sara Flower.

Hauser dedicated his lost piano piece Chanson d'amour ([Sydney: W. J. Johnson, 1855] to Caroline Montefiore.

Documentation:

"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Herald (9 October 1837), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12863352

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 May 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12889934

[Review], Heads of the people (May 1847); reprinted in "AUSTRALIANA", The World's News (5 July 1924), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130613390 

On Monday evening: last was produced, for the first time, an opera in three acts, entitled, "Don John of Austria," the libretto by Mr. Montefiore, of the colony, and the music by Nathan. It would be unfair to criticise harshly this laudable attempt at public amusement, and we sincerely hope this may not be the last of the authors'. The music is scientifically composed throughout, but it is too scarce of simple melodies to render it a favorite with the audience of a Sydney theatre. The piece was heard patiently, and sufficiently applauded. Mrs. Guerin and the Howsons were in most excellent voice. We should much like a comic opera from the veteran, with songs interspersed, such as, "Why Are You Wandering?" or "Love, Thy Timid, Whispering Tongue", and others.

[Advertisement], Empire (30 November 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60200657

"MISKA HAUSER'S CONCERT. To the Editor", Empire (7 December 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60200948

SIR - Allured by the rather savoury bill of fare of Miska Hauser, I hied me to the "Victoria" last Saturday night, in full expectation of enjoying no common treat, but saving the inimitable performances of the "celebrated Hungarian," I was more than disappointed - vexed, exasperated. In the first place the company were deprived of three of the principal pieces, viz. - the "Darthala" trio, Scena, "Ah, faint my heart," and the duet, "Mighty Jove," - for what reason I know not, as no reason was given, or any apology made for their omission. Secondly, during the evening they were presented with two original (very) songs from the pen of I. L. Montefiore, Esq., "which must be read to be appreciated." And here I would ask if it is fair that the audience of a first-class concert should be crammed with such trash - such downright childishly-strung together thees and seas, - graves and braves, - story's and glory's of would-be poets like "I. L. Montefiore, Esq."? The idea is absurd - nay, such poetic effusions, (shades of the Nine-inspired, let your "voiceless lips be dumb,") would be positively offensive to the easily satiated street-song listener. You may give this a place in the Empire, or no - as you please. If you suppress it, you will have done no more than other editors have done before you, who are afraid of big men. If it appears, it is to be hoped that it may be of some use to lax theatrical managers, &c., and over-aspiring authors, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, VICTIM. [extracts from] I. L. M's "Romanza."

Bibliography and resources:

Martha Rutledge, "Montefiore, Jacob Levi (1819-1885)", Australian dictionary of biography 5 (1974)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montefiore-jacob-levi-4225

MONTEZ, Lola (Lola MONTEZ; Lola MONTES; "countess of Lansfeldt")

Dancer, entertainer

Born Limerick, Ireland, 1818
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 16 August 1855 (per Fanny Major, from San Francisco)
Departed Sydney, NSW, May 1856
Died Brooklyn, USA, 17 January 1861

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-507260 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary:

Montez arrived in Australia with a company including the singer Harriet Fiddes and her daughters, and, as her musical director, the violinist Charles Eigenschenck.

Documentation:

"ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 August 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12973004

"CALIFORNIA. FROM A CORRESPONDENT. San Francisco, June 6th, 1855", Empire (17 August 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60168578

The famous Lola Montez, and a tribe of theatricals will arrive in your city by the Fanny Major. They have done little or nothing in California. Lola has made some money by purchasing a share in a quartz claim at Grass Valley. She visits Australia in opposition to the advice of many of her best friends who have pointed out to her the difference in sentiment and feeling which exists between an English and American audience. It is an unwise step.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (25 March 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88049225 

"SYDNEY (From our own Correspondent) 4th May, 1856", The Courier (27 May 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2503989

Lectures of Lola Montez, countess of Landsfeld, including her autobiography (New York: Rudd and Carlton, 1858)

http://archive.org/details/lecturesoflolmon00burrrich

Related colonial prints:

The Lola Montez polka (by Paul Henrion) (Sydney: H. Marsh, [1855])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/19302806 

Lola Montez schottische [by J. Paltzer (Melbourne: [s.n., 1860])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/21150283

Bibliography and resources:

Michael Cannon, "Montez, Lola (1818-1861)", Australian dictionary of biography 5 (1974)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/montez-lola-4226

MONTIGUE, Mrs. (Mrs. MONTIGUE)

Actor, dancer, ? vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, c. 1841

MONTROSE, Miss (Miss MONTROSE)

Vocalist

Active VIC, c. 1857

MOON, Mrs. (Mrs. MOON) = Octavia HAMILTON

Musician, teacher of singing and pianoforte

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1854

MOON, Elizabeth Anne (Elizabeth Anne MOON; Miss E. A. MOON)

Soprano vocalist (pupil of Eliza Wallace Bushelle)

Born Sydney, NSW, 1850
Died Sydney, NSW, 24 June 1891

Documentation:

"MISS E. A. MOON", Freeman's Journal (27 June 1891), 15

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115568050

A very accomplished Sydney singer and a devout Catholic has passed away in Miss Elizabeth Anne Moon, who died at her father's residence, 136 Prince-street, on the 24th inst. The gifted lady was a member of a well-known and highly-respected family of St. Patrick's parish, and she herself was the leader of the choir for over 18 years. Miss Moon was a purely Australian singer and one of the best the colonies has produced. She was born in Sydney and was, if we mistake not, one of Madame Bushelle's pupils. Gifted by nature with a soprano voice of brilliant quality and extensive range, she applied herself enthusiastically to study, and for many years held the first place as a vocalist in Sydney musical circles. In the days of the Civil Service Society she was a great favourite, and her singing at St. Patrick's was always an attraction. Some 18 years ago Miss Moon made a successful appearance in opera in Maritana in Sydney, but she declined the offers to join the operatic stage. For several years Miss Moon has been a teacher, but ill-health obliged her to give up both teaching and singing some time back. It is admitted that in music of a florid character she had no superior, and few equals, in Australia.

MOON, Jonathan George (Jonathan George MOON; J. G. MOON)

Journalist, author, entertainer

Born London, England, 1819 / ? 1826; baptised St. James, Paddington, 30 May 1819; son of Jonathan and Charlotte MOON
Active VIC, by February 1853
Died VIC, 1878, aged "52" [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jonathan+George+Moon (TROVE tagged)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 February 1855), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12965885 

"AERIAL SKETCHES", Empire (26 February 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60180064 

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

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS: William Gollmick

"MINING MEMS", Mount Alexander Mail (14 January 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197442934 

We have received a copy of an elegant little pamphlet entitled "Tarrangower, Past and Present; a History of Maldon from 1853." - It contains an excellent Guide, Business Directory, and Calendar, together with some-interesting "reminiscences of the good old times." Mr. Jonathan George Moon is the compiler. The work reflects credit on him, no less than on Messrs. Howliston, Tate and Co., the printers and publishers.

MOONEY, Thomas (Thomas MOONEY)

Concert room proprietor, hotek keeper, licensed victualer, amateur vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1850s

Documentation:

Diary of John Buckley Castieau, Melbourne, VIC, 9 March 1855; original MS, National Library of Australia; transcribed and edited by Mark Finnane, online at Centre for 21st Century Humanities, University of Newcastle

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21875533 

https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/textmaptext/castieaudiaries (TRANSCRIPT)

[Friday 9 March 1855] . . . A Ball and Concert is advertised at the Salle de Valentino or as it is called "Sally" for short. I just intended a virtuous peep and in fact took it . . . saw a good deal of romping to some very fair music, and when again going home McNee induced me to go up stairs to Mooney’s. Mr. Mooney was singing The Englishman. McNee wanted a Scotch Song & Mooney as he stated in a flowery oration "at the request &c." consented. Mc. was delighted, and thrown into ecstasies when at its conclusion a very hard favored damsel sang the rather cheeky Song of Coming through the rye. . . . went down into a Supper Room met a number of Detectives, had Supper, and as it was after 12 o'clock went in the Back way to the White Hart Inn. [Illegible] was there with his violin and played several Solos. Dirty Songs, Filthy Tales, drink & Smoke till past two o clock when as they cleared the tables away for a quadrille I after being brought back once managed to escape. "And this is pleasant." "This is [? Gentry] life".

ASSOCIATIONS: John Buckley Castieau (diarist)

"AMATEUR PERFORMANCE", The Argus (28 July 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4813513

The Garrick Club deserved a more crowded audience last night, than that which assembled in the Queen's Theatre. The performance was for the benefit of the Hospital, and was patronised by the French and American Consuls, Colonel Anderson, and the Members of the Victoria Volunteer Rifle Corps. On the rising of the curtain, Mr. J. E. Reeve delivered the following spirited address, written by James Smith, Esq.:

The world (as fables say), in times of old,
Spent its fair childhood in an age of gold;
Shepherds piped music under every tree,
And nature's concerts were - like Mooney's - free . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Smith (writer, musical amateur)

MOORE, Mrs. (Mrs. MOORE)

Actor, vocalist

Active Launceston, VDL (TAS), 1849-50

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Mrs+Moore+actor+vocalist+1849 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

MOORE, Alexander (Alexander MOORE)

Musicseller, importer

Active Sydney, NSW, 1859

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (22 October 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13032103 

MOORE, Andrew (Andrew De Horne MOORE; Andrew MOORE; Mr. A. MOORE; Mr. MOORE)

Musician, violinist, orchestra leader, composer

Born Bow, London, England, 26 July 1826
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 3 August 1850 (per Francis Ridley, from Plymouth, 13 April)
Active Sydney, NSW, until ? August 1874
Died Woolloomooloo, NSW, 17 March 1881, aged "58"

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

MOORE, Rachel (Miss LAZAR: Mrs. MOORE)

Musician, vocalist, dancer, actor

Born ? London, England, 10 December 1827 (date on tombstone); daughter of John LAZAR
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 27 February 1837 (per Lady McNaughten, from Leith, 9 May via Hobart)
Married Andrew MOORE, Adelaide, SA, 13 November 1850
Died Sydney, NSW, 20 December 1905, aged 78 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Rachel+Lazar+Moore+d1905 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Summary:

Moore was the son of Andrew Moore, draper, and his wife Ann Lawrence, of Bow, London. He and his brother George appear in the 1841 census at a school for young gentlemen at 228 High Street, Poplar, Middlesex. Only 9 years later, he left Britain seeking a "renovation of health" in South Australia.

Apart from advertising himself in Adelaide as "Late of Her Majesty's Theatre" [London], he was too young to have had much British reputation as a performer, though he was at least already a published composer: the British Library has a copy of his Valse brillante on Barnaby Rudge's Dream for the piano forte, etc. (London: Duff & Hodgson, [1849]).

In Adelaide, he first appeared as a solo violinist in an Adelaide Choral Society concert. Having received a "very kind reception", he advertised his intention of staying on in Adelaide to "give lessons in Duet and Concertante playing on the violin and piano". He introduced "expressly composed" and locally titled new works into his new series of "Promenade Concerts", in October his South Australian polka ("Dedicated to Osmond Gillies, Esq."), and a Schottische inventively entitled The bushman's cooey, as well as a song, Sentimentality versus reality, sung by, and perhaps composed for, the first lady of Adelaide theatre, Rachel Lazar.

The Register regretted it was unable to speak eulogistically of Moore's original contributions, "though The Bushman's Cooey was favourably received". In November, however, Moore's Australian air, probably variations for violin on a local tune, "was well received and certainly deserved applause".

Toward the end of the year, Moore married Rachel Lazar, and thus into the family of John Lazar, co-proprietor with George Coppin of the Adelaide theatre. There, with assistance from Spencer Wellington Wallace and August Huenerbein, Moore added several new musical pieces to the 1851 season, starting with ("especially for this theatre") the "operetta", or "musical petite drama", Jeanette and Jeannott; or, The conscript and his bride. With "overture, and new music, composed and arranged by Mr. Moore", it was performed six times, starting on 30 January 1851.

Moore may also have composed some new music (and arranged and scored a great many of the original numbers) for subsequent productions, including the operetta The spirit of the Rhine in February, and the pantomime Harlequin Fat and Harlequin Bat in June ("The music composed and arranged by Mr. Moore").

Lazar and Coppin were forced by October to announce the theatre's closure, and, perhaps in anticipation, the "intended departure of Messrs. [Frederic] Ellard and Moore from Adelaide" was announced in the press in September, though a farewell concert by them planned for 10 October was cancelled.

In Sydney, Moore made a respectable concert debut in November 1851, attended by the Governor-General, in which he included his Australian air varie for solo violin ("a variation, by himself, on an Australian air"). Having entered into a music-retail partnership with Henry Marsh (as Marsh and Moore), Marsh's grand annual concert on 18 December 1851 was a showcase of Moore's work. Sara Flower sang Moore's song Falling leaves, "dedicated to Mrs. Henry Marsh", published under the new imprint of "Marsh and Moore" (see also their print of Otho Fitzgerald's The spirit of the ball galop, perhaps the original of the "grand gallop" below. The shortlived partnership, formed only in December 1851, was dissolved amicably in March 1852:

. . . in consequence of Mr. Moore's professional engagements rendering him liable to heavy penalties if he does not, within a given time, complete the same.

Moore played two for his own violin solos, La coquette and Capriccio arpeggio, and contributed an arrangement involving the crème of Sydney music, a:

Grand Gallop, 12 pianofortes arranged for this occasion by Mr. Andrew Moore. Performers: Miss Sara Flower, Mrs. St. John Adcock, and Messrs. Stanley, Frank Howson, John Howson, Sigmont, Emanuel, W. Johnson, Weber, Bök, A. Moore, and H. Marsh.

A British visitor, John Shaw, witnessed the performance, and later described it in his travel book, A Tramp to the diggings

I attended a concert, which was very well got up: there was very fair singing, a good solo on the flute, a very good executionist on the violin, and twelve pianos played at the same time; this latter I thought a very great treat to the lovers of noise!

The program also included Moore's new and topical buffo song, These odious diggings, which the Herald liked enough ("this trifle made a hit") to describe it at length and reproduce the full text. By the time it was repeated at the Gautrots's second last concert, it had also been published, and later in 1852 it was revived by John Howson at the Royal Victoria Theatre. Sadly, no copy has been identified.

Though the Herald noted that "as a violinist and composer [he] has been received, since his arrival here with considerable favour by our cogniscenti", Moore announced his final Sydney concert on 24 March 1852, "previous to his departure from the colony", at which he reportedly introduced another composition, the song King David's lamentation on the death of His son Absolom.

In fact, the Moores stayed on through the winter at the Royal Victoria, taking their benefit on the final night of the season, during which Andrew made "his first appearance" as an actor in one of the plays. The Moores appeared in concerts in February and March 1863 in Melbourne, where they resettled, and were living at Collingwood in 1856.

Perhaps continued ill health accounts for Andrew's low professional profile thereafter. Perhaps he lost interest (or heart) in pursuing a colonial solo and composing career, though he reappears in the theatre bills in Adelaide in the 1860s. He later returned to Sydney, where at the Christmas Burlesque at the Royal Victoria in 1870, the music was "arranged by and performed under the Leadership of Mr. Andrew Moore".

He was still teaching violin in Sydney as late as August 1874. If he is indeed A. H. Moore, his only other surviving composition is the Irene waltz, published perhaps c.1870.

More to come on Rachel's career in due course.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Monitor (15 May 1837), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32155977

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (5 August 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38438518

"THE CONCERT", South Australian Register (15 August 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38434378

 [Advertisement], South Australian Register (16 August 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38435775

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (15 October 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38447962

[News], South Australian Register (16 October 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38451299

"MR. MOORE'S CONCERT", South Australian Register (13 November 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38445076

"MARRIED", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 November 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12922832

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (28 January 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38445242

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (11 February 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38448120

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (9 June 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38441916

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 November 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12932316

"MR. A. MOORE'S SOIREE MUSICALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 November 1851), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12932389

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 December 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12932864

"Mr. HENRY MARSH'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 December 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12933035

"[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 January 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12933996

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Bell's Life in Sydney (21 August 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59775188

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 March 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12935131

"SOIREE MUSICALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 March 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12935312

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 March 1852), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12935330

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 February 1853), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4790149

[Advertisement], The Argus (8 February 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4830169

"THE CRITERION THEATRE", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (17 December 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87996172 

. . . We notice also that the orchestra has received an acquisition in the person of Mr. Moore, the best violinist in the colony, with the exception of Strebinger.

"MRS. CHARLES POOLE'S LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 January 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13073342 

. . . The second part began with Mr. Andrew Moore's performance on the violin of several variations on the seventh air of De Beriot. Mr. Moore was listened to with breathless attention, and rewarded with a very flattering recall to the dais after the brilliant finale of the admirable composition which he had selected . . . The ballads sung by Madame Flora Harris and by Mrs. Moore, at this portion of the entertainment, were also good . . . The song of the "Merry Maids of England," by Mrs. Moore, also deserved an especial commendation . . .

"The Drama in Sydney", Australian Town and Country Journal (22 January 1870), 23

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70457180 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 December 1870), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13215081

. . . Let us now revert to another house that is nightly attracting crowds to witness a first-class entertainment: we allude to the Royal Adelphi Theatre in York street. This is a veritable phoenix risen from its ashes. Once upon a time it was the theatre of Sydney, but as finer buildings arose, with more commodious accommodation, it gradually descended until, as Clark's "Varieties," it procured a name that when mentioned was always received with a shrug of the shoulders. However, the Victoria Theatre having been closed, and being unapproachable by a lessee, except upon payment of an exorbitant rent, the present management at the Adelphi undertook its resuscitation . . .. The pantomime is excellent, its scenic effects being grand and startling. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Andrew Moore, is complete, and composed of excellent musicians.

[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier (12 April 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1323719

The Cantatrice, Comedy and Burlesque Artiste, MADAME LAPORTE . . . Susan Smudge (her inimitable character), in which she will sing "They calls me Molly Mopps," words by Geo. Simms; music composed expressly for her by Andrew Moore, Esq., of Sydney, Madame LA PORTE.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 January 1874), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13329748

MR. ANDREW MOORE, Professor of the Violin, 4, Williams-terrace Bourke-st, Woolloomooloo.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 August 1874), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13347929

THE VIOLIN - Mr. ANDREW MOORE receives Pupils - 4, Williams'-terrace, Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo - where may be had manuscript copies of Mr. Moore's Dance Music, Quadrilles, Lancers, &c., on the latest and most popular airs arranged for the violin, with pianoforte accompaniment if required.

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 March 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13487765

MOORE.- March 17, at his residence, Bourke-street, Sydney, Andrew De Horne Moore, aged 53 years.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 December 1905), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14739394

MOORE - December 21 at her residence, Hargrave-street, Paddington, Rachel, relict of the late Andrew De Horne Moore, aged 78 years.

Musical works:

Valse brillante on Barnaby Rudge's dream . . . composed and dedicated to Chas. Dickens by Andrew Moore (n.d.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/872627431 

Bibliography and resources:

John Shaw, A Tramp to the Diggings: Being notes of a ramble in Australia and New Zealand in 1852 (London: Richard Bentley, 1852), 202

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=rcMNAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA202

My thanks: To family historian Gillian Withers for sharing her findings, and copies of Andrew Moore's baptism, death, and burial records, May 2013

MOORE, George (George MOORE)

Musician

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1856

Documentation:

"CHARGE OF FELONY AGAINST A PUBLICAN", The Argus (26 June 1856), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7132091

Daniel O'Reilley again appeared on remand at the City Court yesterday, in answer to the information laid against him by Messrs. Eastwood and Clarke, for having "feloniously" taken away from the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, in Russell-street, sundry articles of their property . . . George Moore, a musician in the hotel, said he saw O'Reilley nailing up some boxes on Monday . . .

MOORE, George Fletcher (George Fletcher MOORE; G. F. MOORE)

Amateur musician, vocalist, flautist, composer, songwriter, Indigenous language and culture reporter

Born Donemana, Tyrone, Ireland, 10 December 1798
Arrived Fremantle, WA, October 1830 (per Cleopatra)
Departed WA, 1852
Died London, England, 30 December 1886

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-469900 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

"SWAN RIVER", The Sydney Monitor (4 January 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32076596

FOR THE LADIES - TO BE RAFFLED FOR - A young man five feet eleven inches and three quarters in height, three feet nine inches across the shoulders, portly in his appearance, and has a prominent nose, his total aspect particularly "imposing;" he is peculiarly graceful in his movements, takes snuff, draws a cigar, plays the flute, can walk a quadrill, and does not drink small beer. A likeness of the young man may be seen in a few days at the Harbour Master's office. The raffle will take place as soon as £5,000 is subscribed. - Tickets £10 each, to be had of Mr. Lyones; no lady to be allowed to have more than five, that the Colony may have fair play.

"ST. PATRICK'S DAY", The Perth Gazette (21 March 1840), 30

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article638772

[Editorial], The West Australian (5 January 1887), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3758869

Song (1831):

Western Australia for me (Air: Ballinamona oro) in:

Cross 1833, 236-37

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=XM4NAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA236

Moore 1884, 68

http://www.archive.org/stream/diaryoftenyearse00mooriala#page/n79/mode/2up

Literary works:

Moore 1842

Moore 1884

(20) [1830] . . . This reference is to my sister Catherine playing a piece of music which we had often practised together, she on the piano, I on the flute . . . (55) [Letter, August 1831] . . . I have been favoured with two new songs from birds like thrushes; the notes are not much varied, but seem rather a repetition of something corresponding with these words, "come with me and let us make a nest, ah! do," to which the other seems to reply, "no indeed I shan't, at least with you" - the last note accented . . . (58) [I] have just written for Mrs. Tanner a song about this colony, of which she wishes to send her friends a copy; but I have not time now to transcribe it, but must do so at some other time. I have a song in my mind, suggested by that of a bird's notes; and if I can get my flute mended, shall set it for you . . . (124) [21 August 1832] . . . I want a flute; sadly, mine was broken on the passage; and this day, when I took up one which an itinerant schoolmaster left in my kitchen, I found that my fingers had lost their wonted familiarity with it.

Bibliography and resources:

Cross 1833, 156, 157, 236-37

Alfred H. Chate, "Moore, George Fletcher (1798-1886)", Australian dictionary of biography 2 (1967)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moore-george-fletcher-2474

MOORE, Henry Byron (Henry Byron MOORE; H. B. MOORE)

Amateur musician, organist, composer, stockbroker

Born Surrey, England, 11 February 1839
Arrived Australia, 1852 (per Aberfoyle)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 22 June 1925

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Henry+Byron+Moore+1839-1925 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-609295 (NLA persistent identifier)

? DISAMBIGUATION: Henry Byron (pianist)

Image: https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/182635108

Documentation:

"MR. BYRON MOORE'S WORKS", The Argus (31 May 1901), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10553245

"MR. H. BYRON MOORE. VETERAN SECRETARY OF V.R.C. Reminiscences of 70 Years", The Argus (20 October 1922), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1849807

To many thousands of people throughout Australia the name of Mr. H. Byron Moore, secretary of the Victoria Racing Club, is a household word . . .. Mr. Byron Moore is a lover of music, but his other interests have prevented him from taking an active part in musical affairs for many years. In his younger days, however, he played no small part in building up musical taste. He was the founder of the Philharmonic Society in Geelong, and conducted the oratorio Elijah when it was first performed in this part of the world (for principals he had the original Lyster Opera Company), and an orchestra and chorus of 250. He was vice-president of the Melbourne Liedertafel for many years, and under his baton the late Armes Beaumont sang his first principal part in "The Messiah" in 1860 . . .

"DEATH OF MR. BYRON MOORE", The Argus (23 June 1925), 11

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2129488

. . . Music was another of his interests, and in addition to playing the organ and leading a choir in his younger days he became an expert organ builder. He composed a number of hymn tunes and chants.

Musical works:

Twelve double chants. dedicated (by permission) to the Right Reverend James Moorehouse, D.D., Lord Bishop of Melbourne, composed by H. Byron Moore; edited by G. W. Torrance ([Moonee Ponds]: Published for the benefit of the organ fund, St. Thomas Church, Moonee Ponds, 1879)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/14298527 

Bibliography and resources:

H. Morin Humphreys (comp.), Men of the time in Australia, Victorian series, second edition (Melbourne: McCarron, Bird & Co. 1882), [civ]-[cv]

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-13818998/view?partId=nla.obj-13960298#page/n117/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

Suzanne G. Mellor, "Moore, Henry Byron (1839-1925)", Australian dictionary of biography 5 (1974)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moore-henry-byron-4231

MOORE, Jane (Jane YARROW; Mrs. George MOORE)

Amateur musician, organist, harmonium player

Born London, England, 16 February 1819; baptised St. Marylebone, 9 September 1821; daughter of Blackhall Joseph YARROW (1790-1859) and Jane GEARY (c. 1792-1867)
Married George MOORE (1820-1916), St. Mary, Lambeth, Surrey, England, 27 March 1848
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 April 1853 (immigrant per Java, from the Downs, 22 November 1852, and the Cape, 6 March 1853)
Died Maitland, NSW, 8 September 1898, aged "79/80"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jane+Yarrow+Moore+1819-1898 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Maitland (NSW)

Documentation:

Baptisms, St. Marylebone, Westminster, Middlesex, 1821; register 1821-1882, page 263; London Metropolitan Archives, P89/Mry1/094

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/462261:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 2100 / [1821 Sep'r 9] / Jane D. of / Blackhall Joseph & Jane / Yarrow / Gent'n / [born] 16 Feb'y 1819

ASSOCIATIONS: In the same ceremony, her sister Sarah Elizabeth, born 18 March 1821

1848, marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Mary Lambeth in the county of Surrey; register 1846-49, page 16; London Metropolitan Archives, P85/MRY1/421

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4865807:1623 (PAYWALL)

No. 32 / 27th March 1848 / George Moore / of full age / Bachelor / Baker / Ampthill in the county of Bedford / [son of] James Moore / Baker
Jane Yarrow / of full age / Spinster / - / 55 Hercules Buildings / [daughter of] Blackall Joseph Yarrow / Gent. . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Ampthill, Bedfordshire; UK National Archives, HO107/1754/216/31

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/4425573:8860 (PAYWALL)

Dunstable St. / George Moore / Head / Mar. / 28 / Confectioner / [born] [Bedfordshire] Ampthill
Jane [Moore] / Wife / Mar. / 30 / - / [born] Surrey Lambeth
Frederick [Moore] / Son / 2 / - / [born] [Bedfordshire] Ampthill
Elizabeth [Moore] / Daur. / 4 months / - / [born] [Bedfordshire Ampthill] . . .

List of immigrants per ship Java, arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 April 1853; State Records Authority of NSW, 5316 [4/4790]

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/118149:1204 (PAYWALL)

. . . Moore George / 31 / Baker / [born] Ampthill Bedfordsh. / Ch. of E. . . .
Jane / 31 / Wife / Middlesex // Augustus / 4 / Son / [born] Shefford Bedfordshire //
Elizabeth / 2 / Daur. / [born] Ampthill // George / Inf. / Born on the voyage. . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 September 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18678208 

SACRED CONCERT,
(The Proceeds of which will he given to the Rev. E. Griffith, as an Expression of Respect, on his leaving Maitland.)
ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, Sept. 26th, a SACRED CONCERT will be given in the School of Arts, West Maitland, when the following selection of music will be performed:
PROGRAMME:
1. Anthem - "Make a joyful noise" - (100th Psalm)
2. Solo - "And God said, let there be light"
3. Sacred Melody - "Weep not for me" - G. Barker
4. Trio and Chorus - "Disdainful of Danger" - (Handel's Judas)
5. Solo - "Lord, remember David"
6. Trio - "Like as a Father"
7. Solo - "Arm, arm, ye brave" - (Handel's Judas)
8. Trio, Duett, and Chorus - "Canaan" - J. Leach.
Interval of 10 minutes.
9. Trio and Chorus - "Sound the Loud Timbrel"
10. Solo -"Jacob's Bereavement" - R. Topliff
11. Sacred Melody - "Angels ever bright and fair" - Handel
12. Anthem - "The earth is the Lord's" - (24th Psalm)
13. Recitative and Solo - "Eve's Lamentation" - P. King
14. Solo - "I will arise" - Auber
15. Chorus - "Gloria" - (Mozart's 12th Mass.)
Mrs. MOORE (Organist of the Congregational Church) will preside.
MR. JAMES DEAN, Conductor.
Tickets of admission, One Shilling and Sixpence, may be obtained from Messrs. B. and J. Lee, Mr. E. P. Capper, Mr. G. Moore, Mr. H. Thomas, Mr. Lipscomb, and at the Mercury Office.
To commence at Eight o'clock precisely.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Dean (conductor); Edward Griffith (d. 1891, Congregational minister), father of Samuel Griffith (statesman) and Mary Griffith (philanthropist); Music in Congregational churches (general)

"COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (29 September 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18678318 

On Wednesday evening a concert of sacred music was given in the School of Arts, West Maitland, with the object of presenting the proceeds to the Rev. E. Griffith, as an expression of respect on the occasion of his leaving Maitland. There was an excellent attendance, the hall being filled in even part. The vocalists were principally members of the Rev. E. Griffith's late congregation - Mrs. Moore, the organist of the church, presiding, and Mr. James Dean acting as conductor. The harmonium used at the Congregational Church had been transferred to the hall, being better adapted than the piano for furnishing the accompaniment to the chorus. The piano was, however, also used during the evening. The programme included several solos and concerted pieces, by Handel, Mozart, and other composers of note, which were executed in a very creditable manner, and rewarded by hearty applause . . . We hear that the object to which Mr. Griffith intends to appropriate the proceeds of the concert is the reduction of the debt on the Congregational church - a debt alreay reduced to a comparatively small sum by his persevering exertions. The Concert realised some £20.

"MAITLAND [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] . . . SACRED MUSIC CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 September 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28627604 

On Wednesday evening a complimentary concert to the Rev. E. Griffith, on his departure from Maitland, was given in the hall of the School of Arts, West Maitland. The design of giving the concert originated with some members of the Philharmonic Society, with a view of reducing with the proceeds the debt on the Congregational Church, which it was well known was an object which would have the best sympathies of Mr. Griffith. The time for preparation was short, but yet the execution of the several pieces selected for the occasion was highly creditable. Mr. James Dean acted as conductor, and Mrs. Moore presided at the harmonium. Notwithstanding the very unpleasant state of the streets and the threatening aspect of the weather, the hall was filled to the door . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Maitland Philharmonic Institute (association)

"CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (20 October 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18702538 

A tea meeting was given to the members and friends of the Congregational Church, on Monday evening last, by Mr. B. Short. Addresses were delivered by the pastor, the Rev. R. T. Hills, Messrs. B. Short, and G. Mair. During the evening, a silver-plated tea and coffee service, and a handsome volume on "Family Worship," were presented to Mrs. G. Moore, by the adherents of the church, as an expression of their gratitude and obligation to her, for her kindness in presiding at the harmonium without remuneration for a period of more than seven years. Mr. Hills, in presenting the testimonial, passed a high eulogium upon Mrs. Moore's regularity, punctuality, and constancy in the performance of the above service, thanking her for the example she had thus afforded to members of the congregation. Mr. Moore returned thanks on behalf of Mrs. Moore.

"PRESENTATION TO MRS. MOORE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 April 1878), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18826108 

The congregation worshiping in the Congregational church, West Maitland, have presented an address and a purse of sovereigns to Mrs. Moore, who for twenty years has played the harmonium in the church, and who now retires after that long and faithful service. The address speaks of the unusual perseverance, regularity and punctuality with which, under trying circumstances, Mrs. Moore's willing duty was performed. The address was handsomely illuminated and engrossed on parchment by Mr. W. W. Arndell.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Wallace Arndell (1856-1898), brother of Roland Randolph Arndell (musician)

"CONGREGATIONAL AHURCH", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (25 May 1878), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18826121 

On Wednesday evening the organ committee invited the congregation to a social tea; there was a good attendance . . . Mr. S. Hillis read the committee's report - and then, on their behalf, expressed great pleasure in handing over to the church the beautiful new American organ . . . The illuminated address, which had a few weeks back been presented to Mrs. G. Moore, on retiring from her post after twenty years voluntary service as organist, was exhibited and read as most present had not seen it . . .

"MAITLAND DISTRICT (From Our Special Representative) DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE MOORE", Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate [NSW] (10 September 1898), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141058880 

The death is announced of Mrs. George Moore, wife of Mr. George Moore, of Ampthill Villa, West Maitland, at the advanced age of 80 years. The deceased lady was born in England, and came to Maitland with her husband in 1852, since which date she has resided in the town. For a period, of about 23 years she occupied the position of organist in the West Maitland Congregational Church, in which her husband is a deacon, and on retiring from the choir was presented with a purse of sovereigns from the church people. She was previously presented with an address and a tea and coffee service. For a considerable time past the old lady had been in a very weak state, and for some weeks previous to her death she was bedridden. She was attended by Dr. Alcorn, but medical aid was of no avail, and she passed away on Thursday evening. She leaves her husband and a family of four, Messrs. A. F. Moore, of Newcastle, and George Moore, Jun., of Maitland, Mrs. Mark Winter, and. Mrs. J. B. Macartney.

MOORE, Jeremiah John (Jeremiah John MOORE; J. J. MOORE; J. MOORE)

Music publisher, music seller, book seller, stationer

Active Sydney, NSW, by 1845
Died Woollahra, Sydney, NSW, 7 February 1883, aged 64

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

Summary:

Moore operated from premises in George Street opposite St. Andrew's Cathedral as a bookseller and publisher. He printed Gustavus Arabin's drama Malavolti in 1845, but his first important book publication was major Thomas Mitchell's Australian geography in 1850. From 1852 he published Moore's Australian almanac.

In November 1856, Moore advertised:

to the music-loving people of these colonies, that he has made arrangements to reproduce in a handsome manner, and much superior to anything of the kind hitherto produced in this colony, a series of the newest and most popular pieces of music, at less than half the English price. The following pieces are already published at the annexed prices:

1. The Lancer's quadrilles

[2]. The sultan polkas

3. Then you'll remember me (Song by Balfe)

4. King Pippin's polka

5. Lilly Dale (Park's Edition No. 5)

6. The postman's knock (Park's Edition No. 6)

7. Moonlight polka

8. Old folks at home

9. Shells of the ocean (Park's Edition No. 9)

10. Young England quadrille (Park's Edition No. 10)

11. Cushla Machree

12. Oh steer my bark to Erin's isle

13. I'm leaving thee Annie (Park's Edition No. 13)

14. By the sad sea waves

15. The Egyptian polka

Both the cover and music lithography was the work of Alexander Archibald Park who was also responsible for several later musical prints in their joint series; the following advertised in March 1857:

[?]. My Mary Anne or bobbing around quadrilles

[?]. The Royal Irish quadrilles ("arranged by Jullien")

25. Annie Laurie ("a favourite ballad, as sung by Mrs. St. John Adcock).

It sold for 1 shilling, and therefore may have been issued to undercut Woolcott and Clarke's 2/6 edition of the song ("as sung by Mrs. St John Adcock") which they had published in 1855.

[?] Heart's misgiving (a favourite song)

And:

26. La varsoviana ("new and admired dance")

Thereafter Moore's advertisements seem to mention only imported music.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 September 1846), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28649287

"ROBBING AN EMPLOYER", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 December 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12914749

"BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS PICNIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 March 1880), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13444953

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13518697

[Advertisement], The Moreton Bay Courier (29 November 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3711067

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 March 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28637355 

NEW MUSIC - Cheap Music, at less than one-half the English price. Just published -
My Mary Anne, or Bobbing Around Quadrilles, 1s. 6d.
The Royal Irish Quadrilles, 1s. 6d.
Annie Laurie, (a favourite song), 1s. 6d.
Heart's Misgiving, (a favourite song), 1s. 6d.
J. MOORE, Publisher, George-street, opposite St. Andrew's Cathedral. ~ A large assortment of music always on hand.

[Advertisement], Empire (9 September 1857), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64986970

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 August 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12999615

[Advertisement], Empire (18 March 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60423142

Bibliography and resources:

Neidorf 1999, 205-07 (Moore), 221 (Park)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34370996 

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

MOORE, John (John MOORE; J. MOORE)

Printer, letter press printer, publisher, newspapers proprietor

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by 1840s

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (22 May 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160614220 

PRINTING. CHEAPER THAN EVER!! J. MOORE, Letter Press Printer, 11 Macquarie Street . . .
MALAVOLTI or MOTHER and SON, A Domestic Drama, in two acts, by G. F. Arabin, Comedian, as performed a the Royal Victoria Theatre, Hobarton.
THE TASMANIAN TOTAL ABSTINENCE SONG BOOK, Price Three Pence . . .
THE NATIONAL SONGSTER; containing the best selection of Songs ever published. Price One Shilling . . .
Can be had at J. MOORE'S GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE,
11, Macquarie Street, where Printing of every description is executed with the utmost dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms.
BOOKBINDING In every variety of bindings. Books repaired at the Guardian Office, on moderate terms.

MOORE, Joseph Sheridan (J. Sheridan MOORE)

Musical amateur, poet, lyricist, songwriter

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-508212 (NLA persistent identifier)

MOORE, Mrs. J. Sheridan = Flora HARRIS

Musician, vocalist

Works:

J. Sheridan Moore, Spring-life: lyrics and Australian melodies (Sydney: Reading and Wellbank, 1864)

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=V_INAAAAYAAJ

Bibliography and resources:

Frances Devlin Glass, "Moore, Joseph Sheridan (1828-1891)", Australian dictionary of biography 5 (1974)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moore-joseph-sheridan-4234

MOORHOUSE, James (James MOORHOUSE)

Schoolmaster, teacher of the flute and dancing

Active Campbelltown, NSW, 1835-36

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (8 December 1835), 1

Mr. [Hammond], intending to retire at the commencement of the ensuing Year, recommends as his Successor
Mr. JAMES MOORHOUSE, who has for several years been employed as his Assistant . . .
J.M. will, should it meet the approbation of his Patrons, give Instructions on the Flute, and teach Dancing gratuitously.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2201603

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (26 May 1836), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2204514

MOOWATTIN, Daniel (Mo-Watty; Daniel MOOWATTIN)

Indigenous singer, executed felon

Born Parramatta, NSW, c.1791
Departed 1810 (on the Hindoostan for England)
Returned to Sydney 1811
Executed The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 11 November 1816

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462134 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

"COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 September 1816), 1 Supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2176824

"MOO-WAT-TIN", Chambers's Edinburgh Journal 2/77 (20 July 1833), 199-200

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=yvsnAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA199

. . . Two instances have occurred of the aborigines of New South Wales having been brought by a gentleman to England: one, whose name was Be-ne-long, in 1793, another in 1811, whose name was Moo-wat-tin. The general conduct of these men was so similar that the particulars relating to the last mentioned individual may be sufficient to show the character and disposition of both, perhaps of all. Moo-wat-tin was a chief, and, though acting occasionally as a servant while in England, never forgot a seeming consciousness of importance. Moo-wat-tin spoke English so well as to excite surprise at the power with which he would use the monosyllables. He became an object of great curiosity to many, and was closely observed during several visits he made with the gentleman who brought him to England. On some occasions ladies were of the party, who were pleased with the decorum, or, it may be said, the politeness, with which the savage chief from New South Wales behaved. At the dinner table he was desirous to oblige others by passing what might be required; was never confused, but acted as though he had been accustomed to mixed society. He ate and drank very moderately, preferring sherry to any other wine, of which he never took more than three glasses. It was supposed he had received directions for his conduct, or that he was merely an imitator of others; however this might be, his behaviour was such as to command approbation. He was particularly pleased at hearing a lady sing "No, my love, no." He sat with strongly marked expressions of attention and delight, and when asked to sing, consented with a smile. His articulation seemed indistinct, the sounds having great similarity to each other as, ra-ra tah, wha-rah rah, bab-hah tah-rah hah. The tune was occasionally changed; the ditty was divided into three parts or verses; the latter was particularly hurried and exulting. On being requested to put this song into English, he replied, "Not well to do; but first we take fish, next take kangaroo, then take wife:" the particulars he declined translating . . . The gentleman with whom Moo-wat-tin came to England had been a free settler under the auspices of the late Sir Joseph Banks. He remarked to some friends while here that during an intercourse of twenty years with the natives of New South Wales, he never saw an act or circumstance that partook of indelicacy. All other observances in well regulated society were disregarded, or perhaps unknown to this inferior race of beings. As in the case of his predecessor Be-ne-long, Moo-wat-tin, for some time after his return to New South Wales, retained the manners of an European. He treated those of his tribe with the greatest disdain, and seemed to cultivate a friendly intercourse with the free settlers; but he possessed no habits of industry, and nature could not be subdued. Liberty amongst his native woods and wilds had charms that rendered irksome the kindness of strangers, and dulled every sense of the superior enjoyments of civilisation. He returned to his original pursuits, to a state of nakedness and of precarious existence, and has rarely been seen since by any of the settlers of the colony.

"MOO-WAT-TIN", Graham's Illustrated Magazine of Literature, Romance, Art [Philadelphia] 10 (October 1835), 570-71

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=uFIyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA570

"AUSTRALIAN NATIVES. MOO-WAT-TIN AND BE-NE-LONG", Australasian Chronicle (23 July 1842), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31736634

Bibliography and resources:

Keith Vincent Smith, "Moowattin, Daniel (1791-1816)", Australian dictionary of biography supplement (2005), revised (?2015)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moowattin-daniel-13107/text23713

"Daniel Moowattin", Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Moowattin

The Trial of Daniel Moowattin, LEMA

http://www.mq.edu.au/macquarie-archive/lema/1816/moowattin28sept1816.html

Smith 2011

MORAN, Mr. (Mr. MORAN)

Vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1853

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 April 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792040

SECOND GRAND CONCERT. MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Protestant Hall,
THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, 27th April.
Principal Vocal Performers - Miss Graham (her second appearance). Mr. Moran.
Leader - Mr. F. Fischer.
Director - Mr. G. Chapman.
THE Band will consist of the following talented performers: -
Violins - Mr. A. Fischer, Mr. Strebinger, Mr. Thomson.
Viola - Mr. Thomas. Basso - Mr. C. Elza and Mr. Hardman.
Cornet-a-Piston - Mr. G. Chapman. Clarionet and Oboe - Sig. Blume.
Flute - Mr. Rosenstengel. Pianoforte - Mr. Hertz and Mr. Thomson.
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
Overture - Anna Bolena - Donizetti.
Song - Annie Laurie (by desire), Miss Graham.
Waltz - Crystal Palace - D'Albert.
Solo, Oboe - Adagio Bolero, Sig. Blume - Kavalgiofsky.
Song - In this old Chair, Mr. Moran.
Polka - Infant (first time) - D'Albert.
PART II.
Overture - Don Juan - Mozart. Song - Peace of the Valley, Miss Graham (first time)
Solo, Violino - Concerto, De Beriot, Mons. F. Strebbinger.
Waltz - Die Aelpler - Lanner.
Solo - All is lost (Sonnambula) Cornet-a-Piston, G. Chapman - Bellini.
Quadrille - Cherbourg - D'Albert.
Song - Madoline (by desire), Mr. Moran.
Finale - God save the Queen, full band.
Concert to commence precisely at 8 o'clock.
Prices of admission: Reserved Seats, Three Shillings. Body of the Hall, Two Shillings.

MORAN, Frank (Frank MORAN)

Minstrel serenader

Born Ireland, 15 September 1827
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 19 September 1852 (per Speed, from San Francisco, 28 July)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 7 April 1856 (per What Cheer, for Caifornia)
Died Philadelphia, PA, USA, 14 December 1898

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frank+Moran+1827-1898+minstrel (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

ASSOCIATIONS: Rainer's Serenaders (troupe); Backus Minstrels (troupe)

Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 September 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12940143 

September 19 - Speed, barque, 365 tons, Capt. Cannell from San Francisco the 28th July, in ballast. - Passengers . . . Messrs. J. C. Rainer, J. P. Brower, M. W. White, N. Bryant, G. M. Jones [Foans], F. Moran . . .

"THE BACKUS MINSTRELS AND FRANK MORAN . . .", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (8 April 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2501630 

. . . were to leave Sydney for California on the 5th instant in the "What Cheer."

[News], The American stationer (29 December 1887), 1280

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=7z9YAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA1280 (DIGITISED)

James C. Moran, for twenty years past a compositor on the Sunday Republic, and a brother of Frank Moran, the minstrel, died at his home in this city, 1602 Market street, on Thursday last, age fifty years. A large delegation of his brother "typos" attended his funeral.

"FRANK MORAN", New York Clipper (24 December 1898), 4

https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18981224.2.22 

FRANK MORAN, The veteran minstrel, died Dec. 14th, at the German Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Moran was born in Ireland, Sept. 15, 1827, and was brought to this country by hia parents when four years of age. The Morans settled in Philadelphia, and he early gave evidence of his power of entertaining. About 1848 he made his first public appearance with Raymond & Waring's Circus, in Philadelphia. He made an instant success as a singer of amusing songs. "The Boston Serenaders," a well known minstrel troupe of that time, was playing in Temperance Hall, on Third street, near Fairmount Avenue, and Mr. Moran joined that troupe about a year later. There were in this company such well known performers as "Jim" Sanford, "Bob" Edwards, "Dick" Myers and "Pop" Jones. In 1850 he left the local stage temporarily to seek his fortune in the new gold country of California, and, narrowly escaping shipwreck, landed in Jamaica. The troupe of which he was a member gave performances there and later on the Isthmus of Panama, where they disbanded. Mr. Moran, together with Neil Bryant, then started for California, remaining there for almost a year, performing in Sacramento and San Francisco. Later they sailed for Australia, under the management of J. H. Rayner[sic. J. C. Rainer], and for nearly four years were with the "Raynor-Christy Minstrels," or "Sable Brothers." While Mr. Moran was in Australia a second minstrel company arrived. This was in 1856, but the new company could not find sufficient patronage and soon disbanded. In this company were Charlie Backus, Jerry Bryant, Otto Burbank and George Coes. Mr. Moran organized a company from the best of the two troupes and brought his company back to San Francisco . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Brown's Burnt Cork Activity, passim

https://classic.circushistory.org/Cork/BurntCork3.htm 

Frank Moran, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102224189/frank-moran 

MORCOM, Mr. (Mr. MORCOM)

Musician, flute player, flautist

Active Adelaide, SA, 1850s

Documentation:

"INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES", South Australian Register (28 February 1855), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49307984 

"THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE MOVEMENT", South Australian Register (25 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49296193 

MORDAUNT, Blanche (Blanche MORDAUNT; Miss MORDAUNT; alias of Mrs. A. WILLIAMS)

Actor, vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1853-54

Documentation:

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (7 October 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61328507 

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 February 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12954838 

[Letter list], New South Wales Government Gazette (23 September 1859), 2110

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228601704 

MORETON, George Harman (George Harman MORETON; Rev. G. H. MORETON; Canon MORETON)

Musical amateur, lecturer on church music, Anglican cleric

Born High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, 1826
Died Sydney, NSW, 3 July 1902

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Harman+Moreton+1826-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"LECTURE ON HYMNOLOGY AND CHURCH MUSIC", Sydney Mail (25 March 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166668148 

On Thursday, the Rev. G. H. Moreton delivered a lecture on "Hymnology and Church Music" to a crowded audience assembled in St. James's Schoolroom . . . The lecturer here referred more at length to the merits of a new hymn-book which has lately been introduced in the congregation attending St. James' Church, and he spoke with commendation and thankfulness of the organist and the members of the choir for the interest they had taken in the matter. The speaker then delivered some observations on part singing, and, in compliance with his request, the choir sang, with good effect, a verse of a hymn, first in unison, and then in harmony. He next noticed some of the leading characteristics of the music of the ancient Latin Church; and the choir, accompanied by the organist, sang verses of several hymns remarkable for their deep toned piety, intense earnestness, simplicity, and grandeur. He next adverted to the religious poetry of Germany, in which there was a degree of sturdy masculine force which corresponded well with the character of the people. The Latin hymns might be compared to the breath of the gentle evening zephyr; the German to the voice of a mighty wind, which almost astonished and startled us. The choir sang a verse of "Luther's hymn," and some selections from the "Lyra Germanica."

The lecturer then spoke of the hymn writers of the English Church, and he dwelt at considerable length on the old version of the Psalms arranged in the reign of Queen Elizabeth by Sternhold and Hopkins, and the new version arranged by Brady and Tait in the time of William of Orange. The poetry of the latter was, as a whole, most miserable, and a great deal of the theology was bad. The Saviour's name was never once mentioned, and, however appropriate the paraphrases might be in a Jewish congregation, they were altogether unsuited to the devotions of a Christian Church. They were associated in his mind with high-backed pews and a sleepy congregations; while the Psalms of the old version suggested an idea of low benches where you saw devout and prayerful worshippers. The names of Ken, Toplady, Heber, Newton, and Cowper (the joint authors of the Olney Hymns), and of Keeble were mentioned as hymn-writers of acknowledged ability, and Toplady's "Rock of Ages" was rendered by the choir. He regarded Dr. Watts as the chief of Nonconformist hymn writers. There was much that was beautiful, much of real poetry in his productions; some of his hymns would last as long as time, but there were many not worth retaining. The choir sang "When I survey the wondrous Cross," as an example of one of his best paraphrases. With reference to the poetry of Charles and John Wesley, the lecturer had not time to say more than that the hymns of the Wesleys contained much of deep piety and earnestness, but at the same time much poetry which was objectionable. The remark might appear sweeping to some, but he expressed his opinion with all kindness. As a general rule, the poetry of Charles Wesley was exceedingly good, but he sometimes fell below himself; and, as a general rule, that of John was not good, although he sometimes rose above himself. The choir here sang the hymn beginning with the words, "A charge to keep I have," - the lecturer remarking that it appeared to him to be a fair model of the deep piety of the better class of Wesley's hymns. The compositions of Oliver, the Welsh blacksmith, were next referred to, and a verse of one of his hymns, "Lo! He comes with clouds descending," was sung by the choir.

The reverend gentleman concluded his address by some remarks about hymns in general. He thought hymns should be always addressed to one of the Persons of the Trinity; that such sentiments as were contained in the hymns "It is a point I long to know," and "Prayer is the soul's sincere desire," were more fitted for the private devotions of the closet than for public worship - that each line, if not each verse, should contain some distinct idea - ("Jesus! name of wondrous love," was an apt illustration of his remarks on this point) - and that hymns, whether of prayer, praise, or thanksgiving, should be the outbursting expression of the whole soul. The choir sang the 130th hymn in the book to which reference had been previously made, in illustration of the last remark. The chairman (the Rev. Canon Allwood) presented the thanks of the meeting to the lecturer; and he also expressed the obligations of the audience, and of himself, to Mr. Furley, the organist, and to the ladies and gentlemen of St. James's choir, for the very sweet and scientific manner in which they had illustrated the lecture.

MUSIC: The congregational hymn and tune book (Richard Chope)

"THE LATE CANON MORETON", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1902), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14438838 

MORGAN, A. (A. MORGAN; Albert MORGAN or Alfred MORGAN)

Musician, minstrel, serenader

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 23 October 1855 (per Audobon, from San Francisco, 9 August, and Honolulu, 8 September)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 7 April 1856 (per What Cheer, for San Francisco)

ASSOCIATIONS: Backus Minstrels (member)

MORGAN, Charles (Charles MORGAN)

Musician, cornopean player

Active Bathurst, NSW, 1853

Documentation:

"A MUSICAL PARTY", Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal (14 May 1853), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62050406 

The routine business of the Court was diversified the other day by the melancholy cadences of a complainant fiddler, rejoicing in the quadruplicate nomenclature of Edward Thomas Renels Fanning, who set forth in lugubrious tone that his late employer, Mr. B. F. Hughes, of the Wool Pack Inn, had played the big drum, andante fashion upon his countenance a few evenings previously, much to the derangement of all his notions of harmony and in consequence of the impression upon his feelings, and delineated upon his features, he had been unable to pursue his usual avocations for several days. To establish the fact of the performance, the monotonous melody of the lapstone was called into requisition in the savoury person of one Thomas Salt, who saw the fiddle and drum come in contact with a crash, and was an eye and ear-witness to the discord. Stunned by the effect, the Australian Paganini was prostrated, and his relaxed strings burst out into a medley. To render the party complete the trumpet was dragged in, and the distended cheeks and protruding eye-balls of Mr. Charles Morgan, who does the cornopeian business in music saloons and race booths, emitted a blast, from which the following crumbs of information could be picked. He believed the defendant to be one of those savage monsters, who would strike people without provocation, and had heard him say that Acteon-like he would hunt the manufacturer of notes through the world like a native dog. In answer to all these asseverations, the defendant pleaded not guilty. The gentleman with the yard long name, he said had lately served him very dirtily by leaving him to play for Mrs. Whitton during the races, after agreeing to serve him during that period. He had also left him in debt to a considerable amount, and it was out of these circumstances a dispute arose, when Mr. Edward Thomas Renels Fanning gracefully but contemptuously waved his hand in which were some papers which brushed his face, and it was then that charged with indignation he discharged himself upon the impersonation of cat-gut before the court. And he was only sorry he had not given him twice as much. Under those circumstances defendant was found guilty, and fined in the sum of £5. Mr. Macintosh who pleaded for the violinist, applied to the court to bind defendant over to keep the peace, but complainant stating that he was not in bodily fear of defendant, but fearing only to be unstrung, the application was refused.

MORGAN, Fanny (Fanny MORGAN; [1] Mrs. Frederick SHARP; [2] Mrs. Mrs. Ralph PHELPS; Fanny MORGAN PHELPS; Mrs. Edward P. TOMKINSON)

Actor, dancer, vocalist

Born Sydney, NSW, 1840; registered as Margaret; daughter of Hugh MORGAN (1812-1862) and Catherine KELLEHER (1812-1869) (m. NSW, 1839)
Married (1) Frederick James SHARP, Bathurst, NSW, 31 March 1856
Departed (1) Sydney, NSW, 18 May 1863 (per All Serene, for San Francisco)
Married (2) Ralph PHELPS (d. 1872), California, USA, by April 1864
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 4 February 1873 (per Hero, via Auckland, 29 January)
Departed (2) Sydney, NSW, 28 August 1873 (per Essex, for San Francisco)
Married (3) Edward P. TOMKINSON, USA, 1876
Died Santa Monica, California, USA, 1 August 1900, aged "50" [sic, 60]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Fanny+Morgan+Phelps+actor (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (24 February 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59759832 

Royal Victoria Theatre. MONDAY, FEB. 26, 1855. MR. F. HOWSON'S BENEFIT . . .
Production of Barnett's Grand Opera, THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH . . .
Baillie Macwhipple, Mr. Turner; DONALD (betrothed to Jessie), (on this occasion) MR. JOHN HOWSON; CHRISTIE (his rival), MR. S. HOWARD; Hobbie, Mr. Mayson; Astaroth, Mr. Byron; HELA (Wizard of the Glen), Mr. FRANK HOWSON; Salamanders, Peasants, &c.
EOLIA (the Mountain Sylph), MRS. GUERIN; Dame Gourlie, Mrs. Chester; JESSIE (her daughter - first time) MADAME SARA FLOWER; Etheria (the Sylphide Queen), Miss Julia Mathews;
Attendant Sylphs, Mrs. Hart, Miss Hart, Miss Mathews, Mrs. Branscombe, Mrs. Moore, Miss Sinclair, Miss Morgan, &c., &c. . . .

"BATHURST THEATRICALS", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (9 February 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251546494 

Our attention has been called to some strictures passed upon the company of Thespians at Bathurst, under the management of Mr. Cull, by the Free Press. We are quite willing to give our contemporary credit for his general good intentions, but, upon this occasion, he certainly has been unnecessarily severe upon Mr. Cull, whose exertions to secure dramatic and musical talent for Bathurst are unceasing. This difference of opinion, however, we trust has terminated. "Shake hands and be friends"- it is far better than chucking lapstones at each other. Mr. Cull, in addition to his former company, engaged Mrs. Howard, Miss Morgan, and Messrs. Milne, Wright, Strong, Sharp, and George. The abilities of the sestette are too well known to require our eulogy . . .

Marriages in the district of Bathurst, 1856; Registry of marriages NSW, 1027/1856

No. 7 / Thirty First March 1856 / St. Stephen's Manse Bathurst / Frederick James Sharp / Bachelor / Musician / . . .
Fanny Elizabeth Morgan / Spinster / Actress / . . . according to the forms of the Church of Scotland . . . by James B. Laughton . . . / In the presence of James Milne, Amy Howard

ASSOCIATIONS: James Brotherston Laughton (cleric); James Milne (actor); Amy Howard (actor)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (24 May 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18655254 

Queen's Theatre, West Maitland. OPENING NIGHT OF THE SEASON. THE LESSEE of the recently erected Theatre has much pleasure in announcing to the Public of East and West Maitland and its vicinity, that he has, at considerable expense, engaged the following talented artistes, as leading members of the Company, viz.
MR. WINTERBOTTOM.
MR. MILNE (Theatre Royal, Melbourne; Victoria, and Prince of Wales, Sydney.)
Mr. Wright, Theatre Royal, Melbourne.
Mr. Sharp, Victoria Theatre, Sydney.
Mr. Howard, Ditto.
Mr. Follerd.
Mr. Belford.
MRS. WINTERBOTTOM, Victoria Theatre.
MRS. HOWARD, Prince of Wales ditto.
Miss Morgan, Victoria Theatre.
Miss Murray, Victoria Theatre.
Full particulars will be announced in Tuesday's issue.
Sole Lessee and Proprietor - H. MURIEL.

"THE QUEEN'S THEATRE", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (12 June 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18650614 

A crowded house rewarded the efforts of the spirited proprietor on Tuesday night. The evening's performances commenced with the comedietta of "Naval Engagements." Mrs. Howard made an excellent Mrs. Colonel Pontifex, and Mr. Milne did full justice to the old Admiral; in fact, every character was admirably pourtrayed. The ballad sung by Miss Morgan elicited great applause . . . The orchestra, under the efficient superintendance of Mr. Faning, enlivened the interludes . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (14 June 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18649749 

To the Editor of the "Maitland Mercury."
SIR - We the undersigned corps dramatique of the late Queen's Theatre, beg you will be kind enough to insert the following:
Feeling it a duty we owe to the inhabitants of Maitland, after the great kindness and support received from them, we beg respectfully to return our most sincere THANKS; also to Messrs. Fullford and Levien, for the kindness and generous feeling shewn by those gentlemen; and should we again have the honor of appearing before the inhabitants of Maitland, no exertion shall be wanting on our part to prove ourselves worthy of their kindness.
We are, Sir, Your obedient servants,
M. WINTERBOTTOM, JAMES MILNE, EDWARD WRIGHT, FREDERICK SHARP.
MARIA WINTERBOTTOM, AMY HOWARD, F. MORGAN.
Sir William Denison Hotel, West Maitland, June 13, 1856.

[Advertisement], Empire (12 July 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60250541 

OUR LYCEUM THEATRE. Under the management of Messrs. CRAVEN AND STEPHENS,
will open positively on MONDAY NEXT, JULY 14TH 1856, on which occasion the eminent Tragedian,
Mr. G. V. BROOKE, assisted by Mr. ROBERT HEIR, Mrs. ROBERT HEIR (Late Miss Funny Cathcart), And the following Ladies and Gentlemen:-
. . . Mesdames . . . Winterbottom, Amy Howard, Miss Fanny Hughes, Ada Hart, Morgan, Franks, and Mrs. H. T. Craven.
THE BAND, under the able direction of Mr. WINTERBOTTOM, will be found the most efficient in the colonies, and will include the following gentlemen:
M. CHARLES EIGENSCHENCK (Leader.) Messrs. W. Tranter, Boans, Wilkinson, Strong, Seymour, Volpi, Sharpe, Richardson, &c., &c. . . .

"OUR LYCEUM", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (13 September 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59762622 

. . . Who is not familiar with "Oliver Twist"? A dramatized version of which excellent work was successfully produced at this Theatre on Monday night . . . The three comedians par excellence, of this city, and indeed we may say of the colonies, Lambert, Craven, and Stephens, were in their characters of Bumble, Grimwig, and The Dodger, all we could wish. The Fagan of Mr. Milne deserves honorable mention; as does the Bill Sykes of Mr. Vinson . . . What shall we say of the young actress, Miss Morgan? This Native actress was seen by Mr. Lambert to possess talent, and he at once, by his influence, advanced her from a subordinate position to the station of an actress in the Theatre; and well has she confirmed his judgment. Her Nanny was an excellent performance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Charles Lambert (actor)

"THE DRAMA . . . OUR LYCEUM", The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator (20 December 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251540480 

. . . On Wednesday was a "Ticket Night." We had plenty of drama for that evening. THE WRECK ASHORE, and THE DENOUNCER. In the former we were again pleased with our young Australian actress, Miss Morgan, who nightly improves . . .

"ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE", Empire (4 April 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63129935 

On Wednesday night last Miss Fanny Morgan took a benefit at this theatre, prior to her departure to California. There was a very good house, and Miss Morgan, on being called before the curtain, at the end of the first piece, alluded, in feeling terms, to the kindness she had always experienced at the hands of the Sydney audience, and thanked her private and public friends, and the Press, for the kindness and consideration they had always shown her.

"MISS FANNY MORGAN", Sydney Mail (16 May 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166658687 

Miss Fanny Morgan, for many years a well established favorite in the principal theatres of Sydney and Melbourne - and elsewhere in these colonies - has left Sydney in the All Serene, for California, on a professional tour.

"PASSENGERS", Daily Alta California (1 August 1863), 4

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18630801.2.25.1 

SYDNEY - Per All Serene, Mr. Legrey and Wife, Miss Fanny Wernhaner, Miss Fanny Morgan, Mrs. John Mooney, Mrs. Meyer and 2 children, and 7 others.

"MORE NOVELTY", Daily Alta California (5 August 1863), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18630805.2.17 

Miss Fanny Morgan, recently from Australia, will make her debut in California at Maguire's Opera House, on Tuesday evening next, as Rosalind. Report speaks very favorably of the lady's abilities as an actress.

"THEATRICAL MATRIMONY", Stockton Independent [California, USA] (26 April 1864), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDI18640426.2.5 

Miss Fanny Morgan, the actress, has bestowed her hand upon Mr. Ralph Phelps, the theatrical agent.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 May 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13091875 

NOTICE. - If I do not hear from my wife, FANNY SHARP, within two months from this date, May 5th, 1864, I shall get married again. F. J. SHARP.

"MISS FANNY MORGAN PHELPS, COMEDIENNE", New York Clipper (3 November 1866), 233, 287

https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18661103.2.4 

https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18661215.2.36 

[News], Grey River Argus [NZ] (29 January 1873), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA18730129.2.6 

On the steamer Ajax, a Mr. Phelps, husband of Mrs. Fanny Morgan Phelps, an actress well known to the Sydney public, was killed. During a stiff breeze, a heavy block broke from its fastening, and, striking Mr. Phelps on the side of the head, smashed his skull in pieces. He died the same night.

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal (8 March 1873), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70476998 

Mrs. Phelps (Fanny Morgan), formerly a very favourite actress here, is still in Sydney, enjoying a quiet rest in private; with her is her sister, Lizzie Morgan.

USA federal census, 1 June 1900, Santa Monica; USA Bureau of the Census, 12th census

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/15027460:7602 (PAYWALL)

618 Second Street / Tomkinson Edward P. / Head / [born] 1850 / [aged] 50 / married 24 [years] / [born] England . . .
[Tomkinson] Fanny E. / Wife / [born] 1850 / [aged] 50 [sic] / married 24 [years] / [born] England [sic] . . .

"DIED IN HER SLEEP. Sudden Demise of Mrs. Frances Ethel Tomkinson. An Old Santa Monica Resident Succumbs to Heart Failure While Apparently In Good Health", Los Angeles Herald [CA, USA] (2 August 1900), 6

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=LAH19000802.2.107 

Santa Monica, Aug. 1. - Mrs. Frances Ethel Tomkinson, wife of Captain Edward P. Tomkinson, died at 630 Third street about 2 o'clock this morning of heart failure. Mrs. Tomkinson was an old resident of Santa Monica, having come here about 20 years ago with her husband and daughter, Frances. She has resided here much of the time since then. Mrs. Tomkinson's friends were much shocked to hear of her death. She had been in her usual health up to the time of retiring last night, and in the afternoon had attended a tea, given in her honor by Mrs. W. H. Young of Fourth street, and to which all the friends she especially cared for in Santa Monica had been invited. The evening she spent with Captain Tomkinson at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. H. Browne, retiring after 10 o'clock. Her death must have occurred about 2 o'clock this morning, as near as Dr. Hamilton, who was called in attendance, could tell, although it was not discovered until about 9 o'clock. Captain Tomkinson had arisen first and coming to his wife's apartment thought she was sleeping. Later he brought her breakfast to her bed and found, to his horror, that it was the gentle sleep of death, which apparently had stolen upon her painlessly and without warning. Mrs. Tomkinson was born in Dover, Eng., 50 years ago [sic]. She leaves only a husband to mourn her death, her daughter Frances having died ten years ago. The funeral services will be held on Friday, August 3, at noon, in the Church of St. Augustine-by-the-Sea. A special electric car will convey the remains to Los Angeles, where interment will take place at 2 o'clock from Peck & Company's undertaking parlors on Hill street. Interment will be made in Evergreen, the mother to be laid to rest beside the daughter in the family plot.

Bibliography and resources:

"Fanny Morgan", in Australian celebrities; or, Personal portraits of 100 theatrical stars of various magnitudes, no. 1 (Melbourne: H. T. Dwight, 1865), [unpaginated]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18592754 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-74178478/view?partId=nla.obj-74182452#page/n18/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

Fanny famous in the art
'Mong us that cheers and lights the heart
Oft dost thou near the midnight hour
Reanimate us by thy power
Gold cannot buy what genius can;
And love can not aye charm the man
Now farewell lovely gifted one.

Marissa Doyle, Regina Scott, "Nineteenth century heroines: taking center stage", Nineteen teen: being a teen in the nineteenth century; posted 2 March 2018

https://nineteenteen.blogspot.com/2018/03/nineteenth-century-heroines-taking-center-stage.html 

Frances Ethel Tomkinson; Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89871648/frances-ethel-tomkinson 

MORGAN, James William (James William MORGAN; J. W. MORGAN)

Bass vocalist, basso

Active VIC, 1850s to early 1860s

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=J+W+Morgan+basso (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 April 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834659 

TILKE'S CITY HOTEL . . . Mr. J. W. MORGAN, The eminent Basso, from Exeter Hall . . .

"MELBOURNE NEWS", Bendigo Advertiser (2 December 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87977212 

A concert was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening, for the benefit of Mr. J. W. Morgan, which, taking into consideration the attractions elsewhere, was exceedingly well attended. The great, novelty in the programme of the evening was the basso duet, from "Marino Faliero," sung by Signor Grossi and Mr. John Gregg; this, with some pretty ballad singing by Miss Marie Chalker, and the admirable flute playing of Herr Julius Siede, a well-known and favorite player, made up an agreeable evening's amusement.

"MELBOURNE GENERAL SESSIONS . . . TILKE V. TILKE", The Argus (27 February 1860), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677877 

This case, which has been frequently before the public, came on by way of appeal from an order of the City Magistrates, by which the appellant was directed to pay a sum of 20s. a week for the maintenance of his wife. Mr. Aspinall appeared as counsel for the appellant, and Dr. Sewell for Mrs. Tilke . . .
Mr. James Wm. Morgan was called and examined by Mr. ASPINALL.- Identified, a document dated 24th of April, 1857. He was one of the witnesses to it, and had seen it signed by the respondent, Mrs. Tilke.
Cross-examined by Dr. SEWELL.- Where was this drawn up?
Witness. - In Tilke's Hotel.
Dr. SEWELL. - What were you there?
Witness. - A professional man.
Dr. SEWELL. - May I ask what profession?
Witness. - Music. (Laughter.)
Dr. SEWELL. - Oh, I see, your harmony was to soothe matrimonial discord ? (Laughter.)
Witness. - My harmony is to tell the truth . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Clarke Sewell (lawyer)

MORGAN, John (John Morris MORGAN; John MORGAN)

Musician, harp player, Welsh harpist, publican

Active Maldon, VIC, c. 1860-61
Departed for NZ, 1861
Died Sydenham, NZ, 12 October 1900, aged "70/71"

Documentation:

"DEPARTURES", The Tarrangower Times and Maldon District Advertiser [VIC] (17 September 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article265425218 

Among the many that are daily leaving Maldon for New Zealand, we find that it is not improbable Mr. John Morgan, the well-known Harpist, may shortly be mentioned. We refer to an advertisement in another column of a performance that is to be given for the benefit of this gentleman and his able colleague, Mr. J. Hull, who is also retiring from the musical profession. Such established favorites may be sure of a substantial "farewell night" at the hands of the Maldon public.

[Advertisement], Lake Wakatip Mail [NZ] (4 July 1863), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LWM18630704.2.4.2 

GOLDEN AGE HOTEL. MESSRS. FOX & CO.
WAVE great pleasure in announcing that they have engaged the services of Mr. Jim Hull, the Celebrated Local and Irish Vocalist; also of Mr. Weight, Violinist, and Mr. John Morgan, the well-known Welsh Harpist.

[Advertisement], Grey River Argus [NZ] (11 January 1878), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GRA18780111.2.2.4 

ODFFELLOWS' HOTEL, Corner of Mawhera Quay and Albert street, Greymouth.
JOHN M. MORGAN, Harpist, has much pleasure in informing the inhabitants of Greymouth and surrounding districts
that he has become the proprietor of the above hotel, and hopes by strict attention to business and civility to merit a share of the public patronage.
The finest Wines, Spirits, and Sparkling Ales only kept. JOHN M. MORGAN, Proprietor.

"LOST RELATIVES", Auckland Star [NZ] (29 September 1897), 5

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18970929.2.37 

Morgan, John, harpist, left Tredegar for New Zealand 46 years ago. Nephew Richard asks.

"DEATHS", Press [Christchurch, NZ] (13 October 1900), 1

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19001013.2.2.3 

MORGAN - On October 12th, at his son's residence, 100 Byron street, Sydenham, John Morris Morgan, the Welsh harpist; in his seventy-first year. Funeral at 2.30 p.m., Sunday, for Linwood Cemetery.

"OBITUARY", Press (13 October 1900), 9

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19001013.2.52 

There died yesterday at his residence in Sydenham, a well known character in Christchurch, Mr. John Morris Morgan, the Welsh harpist, who had been latterly in very indifferent health. Mr. Morgan was trained to the musical profession, and was engaged as harpist to the Hon. Crawshaw Bayley, owner of the enormous iron foundaries at Dowlais, Glammorganshire, in South Wales. He was a competitor in the harp contest at the Exhibition of 1851, at which he won the gold medal. Coming to the colonies at the time of the gold fever, he reached Melbourne in the ship Francis Henty in 1852, and has since then followed his profession. Owing to a paralytic seizure a few months ago he had been unable to get about since.

"OBITUARY . . . J. M. MORGAN", Lyttelton Times [MZ] (13 October 1900), 8

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT19001013.2.64 

Mr. John M. Morgan, better known as "the Welsh Harpist," died at his son's residence in Sydenham yesterday afternoon, after a somewhat lingering illness, brought on by a paralytic stroke in May. Mr. Morgan was brought up to the musical profession, and, early in life, was an accomplished harpist. As such he, for some years, occupied a position in the household of Mr. Crawshaw Bayley, in Glammorganshire, the wealthy owner of the Dowlais foundries and iron mines. During that time he competed in the harp competition at the Exhibition in 1851, and was awarded the gold medal. He arrived in the colonies in 1852, and has resided at various times in Victoria, on the West Coast, and in several parts of Canterbury. He made a large number of friends, who will regret to hear of his death.

MORGAN, Thomas (Thomas MORGAN)

Musician, harp player, Welsh harpist, vocalist

Active Williamstown, VIC, 1864

Documentation:

"NEWS OF THE WEEK", Leader (5 March 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197291312 

. . . The bardic harpist, Mr. Thomas Morgan, of Williamstown, delighted the company with the performance of some beautiful Welsh and other melodies . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (18 February 1879), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200132953 

The date of the entries for the competition at the coming Eisteddfod festival has been extended to Wednesday next in all classes, except that for pianoforte playing, for which twelve entries have been received. We hear that Mr. Thomas Morgan, a famous Welsh harpist and vocalist, of Beechworth, will take part in the festival.

MORGAN, Thomas E. (Thomas E. MORGAN)

Choral conductor, composer

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1858

Documentation:

"THE EISTEDDFOD", The Star (30 December 1858), 2-3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66333069

Ballarat choir: new music by the conductor, Mr. Thomas E. Morgan, called Ballarat; the composition showed great taste and judgment in its arrangement, and justice was done to it by the choir.

[News], The Star (24 June 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66345931

Bibliography and resources:

Ann Doggett, "And for Harmony most ardently we long", vol. 2, 77

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/32008523

MORIARTY, Edward (Edward MORIARTY)

Musician, French-horn player, bandsman (Band of the 40th Regiment)

Active Sydney, NSW, and Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1825-26
? Died Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 22 May 1826

See also Band of the 40th Regiment

Documentation:

"SUPREME COURT", Hobart Town Gazette (27 May 1826), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8791799

Edward Moriarty, a handsome red-haired man, who played the French horn in the band of the 40th Regiment, had by accident or otherwise, a knife thrust in his mouth to such an extent as to cut the jugular vein, and his life is despaired of.

MORISON, Alexander (Alexander MORISON)

Musical amateur, Congregational cleric

Born Kilkenny, Ireland, 22 February 1813
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1832
Died South Yarra, VIC, 14 April 1887

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-475473 (NLA persistent identifier)

Documentation:

Minutes of the proceedings of the council of the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 26th September 1859 (Melbourne: John Ferres, 1859), 1

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=_6JpueQXWuUC&pg=PA129 (DIGITISED)

. . . 4. The Council proceeded to discuss the scheme, prepared by the Rev. Alexander Morison, for conferring Degrees in Music . . . (8.) That the following gentlemen constitute the Board of Examiners in Music, viz., Mr. Marsh, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Bial, Mr. Wilkinson, and Mr. G. R. G. Pringle . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Hale Marsh (musician); Sidney Nelson (musician); Charles Bial (musician); William Augustus Wilkinson (musician); George Pringle (musician)

MORITZ, Herr (Herr MORTIZ; MERITZ [sic])

Musician, pianist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1854; 1856
? Active Bendigo, VIC, 1860s

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 April 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4806509 

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE . . .
Miss Octavia Hamilton has the honor to announce that her First Benefit Concert in this colony will take place this evening,
Friday, April 28th, 1854.
For which occasion all the available talent in the colony had been secured, including the following distinguished artistes -
Mrs. Testar, Mrs. George Cox, Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mr. Walter Frazer, Mons Fleury, Signor Maffei, Herr Moritz.
Programme . . . Part II . . . Solo - Pianoforte, Herr Moritz . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 March 1856), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4833671 

MORLEY, G. (G. MORLEY)

Stationer, music retailer, songbook editor, publisher (The Australian Harmonist)

Active Sydney, NSW, 1842-47

Summary:

G. and C. Morley ran a circulating library and stationery warehouse from 1842, and also occasionally sold concert tickets. The "new song book . . . the Australian Harmonist", issued by G. Morley alone in 1847, probably contained words only of the songs mentioned. The title refers not only to singers and singing as such, but also to socially harmonious gatherings and associations (as, for instance, the Australian Harmonic Club) which often met in public houses. No copy has been identified, and thereafter Morley's business from record.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Australasian Chronicle (12 February 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31735023 

Circulating Library and Stationery Warehouse, corner of Pitt and King Streets. G. & C. MORLEY beg to inform the public that they have opened an extensive Circulating Library, containing upwards of Four Thousand volumes, amongst which are all the new and popular works of the day. Terms moderate. They beg further to state that they have also a large and well selected stock of plain and fancy Stationery, of every description; Music, Brief, and Colored Papers, and School and Prayer Books in great variety. Account Books of various sorts.

[2 advertisements], Australasian Chronicle (25 August 1842), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3173697 

On WEDNESDAY, the 31st of August next, HANDEL'S GRAND ORATORIO of the MESSIAH will be performed in aid of the Funds of the Benevolent Society, in the Royal Victoria Theatre, Pitt-street . . . Tickets, and Words of the Oratorio, may be obtained of any Member of the Committee; and of Mr. Ellard, George-street; Mr. Rolfe, Hunter-street; Mr. Perkins, George-street; Mr. Waller, upholsterer, Pitt-street; and Messrs. Morley, Pitt and King streets.

JUST RECEIVED, by late arrivals, a large Stock of BOOKS . . . PROTESTANT BOOKS . . . CATHOLIC BOOKS . . . G. & C. MORLEY, Circulating Library and Stationery Warehouse, King-street. August 11, 1842.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 September 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12898208 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 October 1847), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12896657

NEW SONG BOOK.-To be had of the undersigned, the Australian Harmonist, being a choice collection of old Sea Songs, with a very superior selection of English, Irish, Scotch, Love, Sentimental, and Comic Songs, never before published in the colony, to which is added the Toast Master's Manual. G. MORLEY. Corner of O'connell and Hunter streets.

MORPHETT FAMILY (family of John Morphett, SA)

Documentation:

PETIT MORNING CONCERT.
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 1851.
GIVEN BY MEMBERS AND RELATIVES OF THE FAMILY OF THE
HONORABLE JOHN MORPHETT, AT HIS RESIDENCE,
CUMMING, NEAR GLENELG, SOUTH AUSTRALIA,
In honor of their Annual Examination in the study and practice of the Pianoforte and Singing,
under the direction of their Music-Master, PROFESSOR WITTON.
PROGRAMME:
PART I.
1. Overture - "Tancredi," Duet Pianoforte, MISS MARY and ADA MORPHETT, Flute and Violin accompaniments, Messrs. W. and H. FISHER - Rossini.
2. Song - "My Heart and Lute," Miss MORPHETT, Pianoforte accompaniment by Miss ADA - Sir John Stevenson.
3. Duet - "Fin Ch'han Dal Vino," Pianoforte, Master JOHN and Miss MORPHETT - Mozart.
4. Song - "Children in the Wood," Miss AMY, Pianoforte accompaniment by Miss MORPHETT - Dussek.
5. Duet - "The Bridal Ring," Pianoforte Misses AMY and ADA - Czerney [sic].
6. Song - "Dick Whittington and His Cat," Miss ADA, with Pianoforte accompaniment by Miss MORPHETT - Dussek.
7. Trio - Pianoforte - Misses MARY, AMY, and ADA - "Bid me Discourse" - Holmes.
8. Double Chorus - "A. B. C.," with Instrumental accompaniments, arranged by Mr. Witton.
PART II.
1. Overture - "La Dame Blanche," Pianoforte Duet, Misses MARIANNE and EMILY FISHER - Boldieu [sic].
2. Duetto Vocal - "Deh con te," from "Norma," Mrs. JAMES and Miss FISHER - Bellini.
3. Trio - "Non Piu Mesta," Pianoforte and Two Flutes, Miss EMILY FISHER, Mr. W. FISHER and Master SHIPSTER - Rossini.
4. Song - "I Think of Thee," Miss FISHER; Guitar accompaniment, Miss EMILY FISHER; Flute obligato, Mr. W. FISHER - Phipps.
5. Glee - "The Red Cross Knight," Mrs. JAMES, Miss FISHER, and Mr. WITTON - Callcot [sic].
6. Song - "The Muleteer," Miss EMILY FISHER, with Pianoforte accompaniment by herself - Meres.
7. "Jenny Lind's Farewell to Sweden," Miss FISHER, Pianoforte accompaniment by herself - Cushman.
8. Overture to "Il Barberio di Seviglia," expressly arranged for the Pianoforte (four hands), the Misses FISHER; and two Flutes and Violin, Messrs. W. and HURTLE FISHER and Master SHIPSTER - Rossini.
CONDUCTOR - PROFESSOR WITTON.
VIVAT REGINA.
HILLIER & HILTON, PRINTERS, LEIGH-STREET, ADELAIDE.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry James Witton (musician, music teacher, former convict)

Bibliography and resources:

K. T. Borrow, Anne Gliddon's "Family record" (from Leigh Hunt's Musical evenings, London 1815, to John Morphett's Concert at Cummins, South Australia, 1851) ([Adelaide]: The Pioneers' Association of South Australia, 1991)

MORRIS, Edgar Francis (Edgar Francis MORRIS; Edgar MORRIS; Mr. E. F. MORRIS; Frederick E. F. MORRIS; alias W. Jabus HOLLAND)

Musician, vocalist

Born UK, c. 1825
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1855
Died Bendigo, VIC, 17 January 1865, aged "39"

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

Documentation:

"STEALING", The Argus (29 June 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809995 

At the City Court yesterday, John R. Vincent charged Edgar Morris with stealing sundry shirts, collars, &c, from his trunk at the Ship Inn, Sandridge. It appeared that they were musicians, - one a pianist and the other a singer, - and lodged together. Morris succeeded in convincing the Magistrate that he had full permission to wear the articles which he was accused of stealing, all of which he had returned, with the exception of those now out to be washed, and these he said he would return as soon as they were brought home. The Magistrates ordered him to do so, and then discharged him.

"AN ACTOR IN DIFFICULTIES", The Star (8 March 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66046920 

At the Ararat police court, on Wednesday, E. F. Morris, an actor, was charged by Mr. Vale with using threatening and abusive language in a public place. The prosecutor, the editor of the Ararat Advertiser, stated that the prisoner, in company with another man, accosted and insulted him on two occasions, upon last Wednesday afternoon, threatening to horsewhip him. The prisoner attempted to justify his conduct by stating that the prosecutor had accused him of using obscene language on the stage. The magistrate fine him forty shillings, and intimated to him that should he again offend in like manner, he should inflict the fullest penalty, and compel him to find sureties to keep the peace.

"THE OVENS", The Argus (4 December 1858), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4824886 

. . . As usual after an election, things are dull; and little is doing but in balls and concerts at the various hotels - among which may be mentioned those which commence on the 28th, at the Eureka Concert Hall, Woolshed, for the benefit of the Patriotic Fund. Upwards of 500 tickets have been disposed of; and as the artistes are engaged by Mr. Heilbronn for three months, and he has announced the whole of the proceeds will be devoted to the fund, a respectable sum will be realised. Mr. Heilbronn has accomplished what no other individual has attempted at the Ovens, viz., built a large, and commodious hall, and engaged the best talent he was able for the purpose of insuring to us a first-rate musical treat. Miss L. Swannell, Messrs. E. F. Morris, Saqui, Wilmott, &c., are among those engaged by this enterprising individual. At present the Eureka Concert Hall is the most decided hit in the locality, and not one will say but that the proprietor deserves a rich reward for the energy he has displayed in the undertaking . . .

"POLICE", The Argus (30 December 1858), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7307139 

Edgar Morris was brought up on warrant, charged with stealing a clarionet, the property of a person named Van Hurrick, who said on oath that the clarionet was his property, and was stolen from his carpet-bag, which was under his bed at his lodgings. It was stolen in October last, at a time when five or six other persons slept in the same room with prosecutor. A pawnbroker stated that prisoner had pledged to him the clarionet produced for 12s., and afterwards released it, and then sold it for 17s. For the defence it was stated that prisoner had purchased the clarionet and other things for the sum of 25s., and that without any concealment he had disposed of it afterwards. The case was remanded until next day.

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201377457 

. . . Mr. E. F. Morris, the comic singer, also much amused us, and deserves the name accorded to him of the "Australian Cowell;" he possesses natural comic talent, and in his burlesques of "Macbeth," "Hamlet," etc., convulses the audience. The establishment is well conducted, and nightly visited by hundreds of our pleasure seeking population . . .

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (28 January 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5697054 

Edgar Francis Morris, of Johnston-street, Collingwood, vocalist. Causes of insolvency - Continued illness in family, considerable time out of employment, and being pressed by execution creditors. Liabilities, £51 8s.; assets, £5; deficiency, £46 8s. Mr. Laing, official assignee.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser (20 July 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150410226 

Among the novelties in the Sober Concerts programme for to-night, are some burlesque scenas and songs by Mr, Edgar F. Morris, from Melbourne.

"SUDDEN DEATH", Bendigo Advertiser (19 January 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87929570 

Mr. Pounds, district coroner, held an inquest yesterday, at the Criterion Hotel, on the body of Frederick E. F. Morris, alias W. Jabus Holland, a professional singer, 39 years of age, and son of a clergyman in England . . .

"DANCING SALOONS AND THE INDEPENDENT (To the Editor)", Bendigo Advertiser (15 April 1865), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87931476 

. . . I have also rend, Mr. Editor, a paragraph in a paper lately, referring to the death of Mr. E. F. Morris, himself a concert room professional singer, stating the opinion of the coroner who presided at the inquest, that his death was caused, or accelerated, by his being in a dancing room at a late hour. Now I, and other members of my family, had been intimately acquainted with that unfortunate man for full five years before his death, and never knew him to retire to rest before one or half-past one a.m. The members of the musical profession are not exempt from the visits of the "King of terrors" any more than those of other callings, and although such sudden, and awful deaths, have been so frequent of late, it would be absurd to attribute them to the same cause. I have no pretension to being a latin scholar, go will sign myself simply as - TRUTH.

MORRIS, Harriet (Harriet MORRIS; Miss MORRIS; [1] Mrs. Francis William COBB; [2] Mrs. Abraham PRESNALL)

Actor, vocalist

Active Hobart and Launceston, VDL (TAS), by 1834
Married (1) Francis William COBB, St. David's church, Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 16 February 1835
Married (2) Abraham PRESNALL, Wesleyan chapel, Hobart Town, VLD (TAS), 13 October 1843

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Launceston Advertiser (15 September 1834), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84777705 

THEATRE, LAUNCESTON. For the Benefit of Mr. Collins and Miss Morris.
TO-MORROW EVENING, September 16th, will be presented the Melodrama, called Ella Rosenberg.
A Favorite Song by MISS MORRIS. Street Ballad - Messrs. Collins and Jacobs.
Comic Song - Mr. Jordan.
Recitation by MR. GRANVILLE.
To conclude with the Farce of The Mayor of Garrett.
No TICKETS can be admitted unless countersigned by Mrs. Cameron.
Vivant Rex et Regina.

[Notices], The True Colonist Van Diemen's Land Political Despatch [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (17 February 1835), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200328944 

Married yesterday at St. David's Church by the Rev. W. Bedford, Mr. W. F. Cobb, of Murray-street, to Miss Morris, late of the Theatre Royal.

MORRIS, Richard (Richard MORRIS; R. MORRIS; Corporal MORRIS)

Amateur musician, volunteer bandsman, saxhorn player

Active Adelaide, by 1862

Documentation:

"GAWLER TOWN RURAL FETE AND PIC-NIC", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (8 November 1862), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90253593

[6 November] . . . His Excellency passed in procession through the town, the West Adelaide Band, the Gawler Town Band, and the Kapunda Band playing at intervals . . .

THE BAND CONTEST. Prizes were given for the best performances, and three Bands entered - the West Adelaide, the Kapunda, and the Gawler. The Bands performed on the balcony over the entrance hall of the mansion, large crowds of visitors being collected on the sward beneath, Mr. Linly Norman was appointed arbiter. The contest commenced at about 2 o'clock, and was the grand event of the day. We might mention that the persons composing the various members of the bands almost unanimously complained of being charged 1s, 6d. each for admission to the grounds. We do not mean to impute any blame to the Committee, as no doubt they instructed the gatekeepers to charge all persons an entrance fee, and their trustworthy servants carried out their orders faithfully. Three bands entered for the contest, and the follow ing are the names of the performers and instruments: -

WEST ADELAIDE BAND.
-- Schmidt - Eb Clarionet.
W. Sumsion - Bb Clarionet.
H. Schrader - First Cornet.
John Medley - First Cornet.
George Freeman - Second Cornet.
F. Fletcher - Second Cornet.
R. Morris - First tenor Saxhorn.
W. Stratton - Second tenor do.
W. Vincent [sic] - Contra Bass.
G. Clift - Solo Bass.
T. Schrader - Solo Bass.
H. Clift - Drum . . .

The first band which made their appearance on the balcony was the West Adelaide. They played "The Adelaide March," composed by Herr Heydecke - their instructor - whose high qualities as a musician are established in the colony, and to whose excellent tuition the West Adelaide Band attribute much of their success. The Gawler Band next made their appearance, and performed an excellent piece of music, and at its conclusion were loudly applauded. The Kapunda Band next showed, and played the pretty and popular American air, "Nelly Gray." The same course was again gone through, each band playing a march. "The Song of Australia" was well performed by the whole of the bands. At the time the Kapunda Band were engaged in our national songs a very strong whirlwind passed over the mansion, which very soon choked the instruments with dust. Under these circumstances they stopped, but afterwards completed the song in a very creditable and praiseworthy manner. Mr. Linly Norman then gave his verdict on the merits of the respective hands as follows: - First prize, West Adelaide Band; second do., Kapunda Band; third do., Gawler Band.

ASSOCIATIONS: Linly Norman (adjudicator); William Sumsion (clarinet); Heinrich Schrader (cornet); George John Freeman (cornet); William Stratton (tenor saxhorn); George Vincent (bass)

"THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY . . . THE REVIEW", South Australian Register (25 May 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39124237

The charge which has not unfrequently been made of late that the military ardour of the volunteers is declining could not have been more completely refuted than by the Review on Tuesday - the birthday of our gracious Queen. . . . Subjoined we give a list of the men who attended, as far as we were able to obtain them: . . .
Regimental Band. - Bandmaster Heydecke, Sergeant F. Heydecke, Corporal Morris, Vincent, Whyte, J. Schrader, H. Schrader, Stratton, Freeman, Fletcher, Waite, Schmidt, Sumsion, Weidenaber, H. Cleff, Herbert Allison, and Stratton, jun. Total 18.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theodor Heydecke (band master); Frederick Heydecke (band sergeant); William Henry Stratton (junior) (bandsman)

MORRISON, Alexander Thomson

Theatrical manager

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1855

Documentation:

"BALLARAT CHRONICLES AND PICTURES", The Ballarat Star (12 January 1889), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209453386 

MORTIMER, Miss (Miss MORTIMER) = Mrs. George NEWMAN

Vocalist

Active VIC, NSW, c. 1856-60

MORTIMER, Miss (Miss MORTIMER) = Mrs. Henry HARWOOD

Actor, vocalist

Active Launceston, TAS, November-December 1856

ASSOCIATION: First wife of actor Henry Richard Harwood

Documentation:

"CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (23 December 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36299997

Miska Hauser and Mr. Buddee gave a concert last evening in the Cornwall Assembly Rooms, under the patronage of the Masonic Lodges of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The attendance was very good, and the performances were highly applauded, and several pieces encored. The following is the programme:
PART FIRST . . . Song - By the Sad Sea Waves, Miss Mortimer . . .
PART SECOND . . . Song - Annie Laurie, Miss Mortimer . . .
Miss Mortimer was well received, and both her songs were encored, - the first she replied to by singing "Red, White, and Blue," and the second by "The Low-backed Car."

MORTLEY, Frederick James

Amateur musician, organist, sergeant of the band (Hawkesbury Volunteer Rifles), mayor of Windsor

Born London, England, November 1841
Arrived NSW, 1842-43
Died Stanmore, NSW, 24 January 1915, aged 74

Documentation:

"WINDSOR. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO CAPTAIN EDGERTON, H. V. R.", Empire (18 November 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60519096

Mr. MORTLEY, sergeant of the band responded. If the band deserved any praise, it should be given to their worthy captain for his unceasing labours, in endeavouring to perfect them in a knowledge of music.

"MR. FREDERICK JAMES MORTLEY", Australian Town and Country Journal (15 October 1887), 28

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71090110

MR. FREDERICK JAMES MORTLEY, Mayor of Windsor, was born in London in November, 1841, and went with his parents to New Zealand in 1842. After remaining a few months in New Zealand the family came to Sydney, and then to Windsor, in January, 1844. When about twelve years of age Mr. Mortley entered a chemist's shop to learn the business. But, after serving about twelve months, he arrived at the conclusion that this occupation would not suit him; and he left, and went to the boot trade, in which he has remained since. In his younger days Mr. Mortley had a great liking for music. His parents noticing this, encouraged it. He acted as organist in the Anglican Church in Richmond for some years, and has been organist in the Windsor church for eight or ten years . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 January 1915), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15549116

"OBITUARY", Windsor and Richmond Gazette (5 February 1915), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article85861384

. . . The late Frederick Mortley was born in Middlesex (England), and was the second son of Joseph Mortley, a builder. . . . The subject of this notice and his elder brother came out to this country with their parents when the former was but 12 months old. They emigrated to New Zealand, but about one year later camo to Windsor. That was 72 years ago, in the roaring days, when the English regiments were stationed here, when the place was a penal settlement, and when Governor Lachlan Macquarie and ticket-of-leave men dominated the Green Hills, as Windsor was named in the early days. The family was reared here, and as he grew up Frederick Mortley was apprenticed to the late John Mills to learn the bootmaking trade. He became an expert tradesman, and when he grew to man's estate he married Rebecca Dyer, sister of the late Samuel E. Dyer. In later years the late Mr. Mortley put out his own sign, and soon became the proprietor of an extensive and flourishing boot factory, employing as many as 20 workmen at one time. . . . Throughout his career he was closely identified with all the  advanced movements for the benefit of the town. He was attached to the infantry unit of the military service, and was a sergeant in the Windsor company for many years, and also a member of the military band. A fine musician, he could play almost any instrument, and was organist at St. Peter's Church, Richmond, and later at St. Matthew's, Windsor, for a considerable period. . . . The late Mr. Mortley was 74 years of age. He died on Sunday, January 24, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wallace, at Stanmore. The remains were brought to Windsor, and the funeral proceeded from the residence of his son, Mr. W. J. Mortley, on the following afternoon to St. Matthew's cemetery . . . As the coffin was taken from the church the Dead March in "Saul" was played, and it was a pathetic recollection to those present that he whose remains were about to be committed to the earth had himself on many occasions played the mournful March on the same organ.

MORTLEY, Sarah (Sarah MORTLEY; Miss MORTLEY; Mrs. Robert HILLIARD)

Musician, soprano vocalist

Born 1843
Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1860
Married Robert HILLIARD, St. Mark's church, Fitzroy, VIC, 5 October 1870
Died Marrickville, NSW, 17 August 1910

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Sarah+Mortley+Hilliard+1843-1910 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

[News], The Argus (5 April 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5680118

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 July 1860), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5685546

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 July 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5702416

[News], The Argus (15 November 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5706023

[News], The Argus (19 May 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5715064

The "Lobgesang" followed, the vocal portions of which were well sustained by Miss Octavia Hamilton, Miss Mortley, and Mr. Beaumont, and the ladies and gentlemen of the Musical Union . . .

[News], The Argus (24 May 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5715316

The programme consisted of extracts from Handel's "Judas Maccabaeus", Mendelssohn's "Elijah," and Haydn's "Creation," which, with a band and chorus of fifty performers, were rendered with considerable excellence. . . . Miss Bailey was to have been the soprano of the evening, but at almost the last moment her place was taken by Miss Sarah Mortley . . . "Oh rest in the Lord", from "Elijah," was admirably rendered by Miss Liddle, and the famous unaccompanied trio, "Lift thine eyes," sung by Miss Liddle, Miss S. Mortley, and Master Ford, was encored with enthusiasm. The selections from the "Creation" were very successfully performed. Miss S. Mortley sang "The marvellous work," which was nearly encored.

[News], The Argus (8 November 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6480974

The principal performers were Miss Mortley, who sang with ease and sweetness . . ..

[Advertisement], The Argus (20 June 1865), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5741860

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 March 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5783555

"MARRIAGES", The Argus (5 December 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5838880

"DEATHS", The Argus (23 August 1910), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10454700

HILLIARD (nee Mortley). - On the 17th August, 1910, at "Bethany," Sebastopol-street, Marrickville, New South Wales, Sarah, the beloved wife of Robert Hilliard, and sister of M. F., S., and A. M. Mortley.

MORTON, G. R. (G. R. MORTON)

Minstrel, serenader, manager

Active Australia, c. 1855-57

MORTYN, Ellen (Ellen MORTYN)

Actor, vocalist

Active by 1859

Documentation:

"TOWN TALK AND TABLE CHAT", The Cornwall Chronicle (14 May 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65731630 

MORWITCH, Samuel (Samuel MORWITCH; S. MORWITCH; Mr. MORWITCH)

Theatre proprietor, publican, licensed victualler

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1850s-60s

MOSELEY, Mr. (Mr. MOSELEY)

Tenor vocalist, ballad singer

Active Melbourne, VIC, December 1852 - May 1853

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 December 1852), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4788398

THIS EVENING. PROTESTANT HALL. MESSRS. DE GREY, C. WILKIE, AND GREGG,
Beg to announce that their second CONCERT will take place . . .
VOCALISTS . . . Miss Lewis, (From Her Majesty's Theatre, she has had the honor of singing before Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, and Royal Family), Signor Georgi, (From the Opera House, Paris,) Mr. Moseley, (From the London Concerts) and Mr. John Gregg.
INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mr. Salamon, Pianist, (from the London Concerts) Mr. Thatcher, Flautist, do, do.; Mr. Charles Wilkie, Concertinist; Mr. De Grey, Cornet-à-Piston . . .
PROGRAMME . . . PART II . . . Ballad - "Thou art gone from my gaze," Signor Georgi, Mr. Moseley . . .

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

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

ROYAL HOTEL. CHARLES WILKIE'S Cider Cellars, open every evening. VOCALISTS: Mr. Gregg; Mr. Moseley, the well-famed ballad singer; Mr. De Courcy, the celebrated tenor; Mr. St. Albin; and Mr. Dawson (comic); Mr. M'Clarence will give specimens of Ventriloquism during each evening; Mr. Salamon, pianist. To commence at eight o'clock. Admission, 1s.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 May 1853), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4792183

ROYAL HOTEL, GREAT COLLINS STREET. CHARLES WILKIE'S CIDER CELLARS . . . PROGRAMME . . . Mr. Moseley, tenor - Ben Bolt, Look always on the Sunny Side, Katty Avourneen, Norah McShane . . .

MOSELY, John (John MOSELY)

Choral conductor, Anglican priest

Active Ipswich, Moreton Bay district, NSW (QLD) by c. 1856
Died Ipswich, QLD, 29 March 1879, aged "50"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=John+Mosely+d1879 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"A CHORAL SOCIETY", The Moreton Bay Courier (1 January 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3724794 

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen, that an attempt is about to be made to form a choral society. The Rev. Mr. Mosely, who was very fortunate in improving the taste of the Ipswich people for sacred music, and very successful in improving the choir of the church at which he officiated, and who has also, since his residence amongst us, improved the choir at the English Church, is one of the originators of the idea. W. A. Duncan, Esq., is also one of the proposers of the undertaking; he being a lover of music, and a believer in its capabilities to elevate, instruct, and amuse the people, has lent his aid to bring the class into existence. The meeting at the School of Arts will test the appreciation of the public for the endeavors of these two gentlemen; and there can be no doubt that the object sought will be attained by the unanimous desire of all lovers of melody. The Committee of the School of Arts have voted the use of the Hall gratuitously, one night weekly, to promote the laudable object.

MOSES, John (Jacob MOSES; John MOSES)

Theatre owner, proprietor, Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart), merchant, convict, emancipist

Born England, c. 1803
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 28 June 1820 (transportation 7 years, aged "17")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 December 1820 (convict per Asia, from England, 3 September)
Married (1) Mary Ann (Rebecca) CONELLY (d. 1854), Hobart, VDL (TAS), 5 December 1826
Active Hobart, VDL (TAS), c. 1839
Married (2) Mary Anne SHEA (d. 1914), Sydney, NSW, 1860
Died Sydney, NSW, 24 November 1883, aged "83"

Documentation:

Trial of Jacob Moses, theft; grand larceny, 28 June 1820; Old Bailey online

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18200628-98 

819. JACOB MOSES was indicted for stealing, on the 28th of May, one watch, value 4l.; one chain, value 2d.; two seals, value 30s.; one ring, value 5s., and one key, value 3s., the goods of Charles Newton Mills . . .
Prisoner - I beg for mercy.
GUILTY. Aged 17. Transported for Seven Years.

"The Theatre", Bent's News and New South Wales Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (11 May 1839), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251530553 

Mr. John Moses, late proprietor of the Theatre Royal, at Hobart Town, is treating with Mr. Wyatt to rent the old Theatre and Royal Hotel in George street.

Bibliography and resources:

Jacob Moses, Convict records

https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/moses/jacob/119522 

MOSS, Frederick (Frederick MOSS; F. MOSS; Mr. MOSS; Professor MOSS)

Musician, professor of music, vocalist, choral conductor, composer

Born Farnham, Surrey, England, 1839 (1st quarter); son of George MOSS (1793-1864) and Sarah Leah TURNER (c. 1803-1885)
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 30 December 1854 (per Asia, from London, 20 September, aged "15")
Married Mary HATCH, Castlemaine, VIC, 19 December 1861
Departed VIC, ? by late 1863
Died Mussoorie, India, 23 April 1908

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Frederick+Moss+1839-1908 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Farnham, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1595/178/31

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/1205947:8860 (PAYWALL)

East St. / George Moss / Head / Mar. / 57 / Brush maker / [born] Surrey Elstead
Sarah [Moss] / Wife / Mar. / 48 / - / [born] Surrey Wrecclesham
Sarah / Daur. / 26 / Brush maker // James / Son / 20 / Brush finisher //
Frederick / 12 / Scholar // Joseph / 9 . . . [all born Farnham]

Names and descriptions of passengers per Asia, from London, 20 September 1854, for Melbourne, 30 December; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AF80E70-F96C-11E9-AE98-C724C30A4245?image=226 (DIGITISED)

. . . Moss Frederick / 15 / Bootmaker [sic, ? brush maker]
[Moss] Elizabeth / 18 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Moss (1834-1904, Mrs. Green; elder sister); their elder brother William Moss (1828-1891), a congregational minister, had arrived in Melbourne in 1850; see also William Moss (NLA); his parents, George Moss and Sarah Leah Turner Moss, and siblings Joseph and Sarah, arrived on the Norfolk in 1858

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B0C80DE-F96C-11E9-AE98-ED2B240F609A?image=133 (DIGITISED)

Teacher record, Frederick Moss, 1857-62; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3AD7DCA7-F7E4-11E9-AE98-D5CA090CDFF9?image=198 (DIGITISED)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (26 May 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197085923 

Elementary Singing Class. BY MR. FREDERICK MOSS.
THIS Class will be re-commenced in the Congregational Chapel, on Thursday evening, May 27th, at 7 o'clock precisely, to afford further opportunity for admitting persons desirous of becoming members.
Tickets for the course of twelve lessons, 10s payable in advance . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Mount Alexander Mail (1 October 1860), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199607028 

. . . Last, but not least, we come to Mr. Frederick Moss, the originator and conductor of the Philharmonic. The untiring and gratuitous efforts of this gentleman to create a love for high class music in Castlemaine are well known, and the result of his zeal was seen on Thursday, when some of the finest productions of Hayden, Mozart, and Mendelsohn were presented in a dress not wholly unworthy of them. The Philharmonic is now an established institution among us, and we hope that at the next concert Mr. Moss may be enabled to wield his baton over an orchestra and chorus greatly increased in strength by accessions of amateurs who have hot yet enrolled themselves under his able command . . . We understand that the Philharmonic are about to rehearse the Messiah for performance at Christmas, the orchestral and vocal parts having just arrived from England . . .

"MARRIED", Mount Alexander Mail (30 December 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197097534 

On Thursday, Dec. 19th, at the Bride's father's residence, Mary, second daughter of Mr. Frederick Hatch, Aberdeen Hill, to Frederick, fourth son of Mr George Moss, Prahran.

"MR. MOSS'S MASS", Mount Alexander Mail (4 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197096434

"ITEMS OF NEWS", Mount Alexander Mail (18 February 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197309762 

Mr. Hodgson has received by the mail six copies of Mr. F. Moss's mass in C, at one time performed by the Philharmonic Society of the town to whom it is dedicated. It is beautifully printed, is of folio size and extends to 111 pages. Now that this mass is in print its performance may again be looked for, either at the chapel or by the Choral Society. From the list of subscribers, whose names are published, it seems to be well thought of in high circles in India.

"BIRTHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 February 1873), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5848501 

MOSS. - On the 1st ult., at Dehra, India, the wife of Mr. F. Moss of a son.

"MARRIAGES", Allen's Indian mail [London, England] (20 May 1884), 519

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=kKLtVlFqEBoC&pg=PA519 (DIGITISED)

SCOTLAND - Moss - April 19, at Christ Church, Mussoorie, John Parry Scotland, executive engineer, Bengal Irrigation, P.W.D., to Blanche Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of Frederick Moss, Esq., "Seven Oaks," Mussoorie.

Bibliography and resources:

Frederick Moss, Family histories

http://dunn-brigden-familytree.com/b111.html 

Frederick MOSS was born on 13 December 1839 [sic, birth registered 1839 1st quarter] in Farnham, Surrey.
He died on 23 April 1908 at the age of 68 in Gharwal, Himalayas.
He was a Professor of Music. Parents: George MOSS and Sarah Leah TURNER.
Spouse: Mary HATCH. Mary HATCH and Frederick MOSS were married on 19 December 1861. Children were: Ethel Maud Tasman MOSS, Blanche MOSS, Frederick MOSS, Charlie MOSS, Harry MOSS, Walther MOSS, Benjamin Hugh MOSS, Gladys MOSS, Gertrude MOSS.

https://boardmanmoss.blogspot.com/2016/02/part-three-moss-family-tree.html 

MOSS, Henry (Henry MOSS)

Poet, songwriter

Born UK, c. 1830/31
Arrived Australia, by 1851
Died Nowra, Shoalhaven, NSW, 18 September 1887

MOSS FAMILY OF MUSICIANS

Members of the family of Matthew Moss (c.1795-1868) of London

MOSS, Joseph (Joseph MOSS)

Musician, professor of music and pianoforte, quadrille pianist

Active Melbourne, VIC, by June 1855
Died Dunedin, NZ, 3 October 1904, aged "69"

MOSS, Reuben (Reuben MOSS)

Musician, professor of music and pianoforte, quadrille pianist

Active Melbourne, VIC, by June 1855

Summary:

The "Messiuers Moss pianists from London" were probably recently arrived in Melbourne in June 1855. A list of steerage passengers recently arrived on the Royal Charter from London in January 1860 included: "Joseph Moss, London, a Jew, age about 45; was in Australia before, and sailed in the Kent."

At the consecration of Ballarat Synagogue in March 1861:

. . . The choir consisted of Messrs. Isaacs, Benjamin, Bernstein, Deutsch, and Sanders, led at the harmonium by Mr. J. Moss, the whole of the music being the composition of his father, Mr. Matthew Moss, of London.

This was the English cantor-composer, Matthew Moss (1795-1868). The pianist and music-seller Lewis Moss, active in Sydney from 1854, was their uncle (see below). Another Joseph Moss, with family in NZ, died in Ballarat in 1869.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 June 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4809208

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 July 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4810785

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 November 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4824336

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 May 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4838014

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 October 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7137910

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 April 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7148385

"THE ROYAL CHARTER", The Star (11 January 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72464278

"THREATENING LANGUAGE", The Argus (22 February 1860), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5677593

"THE HEBREW SYNAGOGUE. CONSECRATION SERVICE", The Star (18 March 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66337989

"DEATHS", The Ballarat Star (27 July 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112890973 

"A CASE OF DISTRESS. TO THE EDITOR", The Argus (18 February 1893), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8516654

"DUNEDIN, N.Z.", Jewish Herald (21 October 1904), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149328942 

I have to record the death on Monday, 3rd October, to the great regret of a numerous circle of friends and relatives, of Mr. Joseph Moss, of this city, at the age of sixty-nine. The deceased gentleman was a native of London, where his father, the late Matthew Moss, was a well-known professor of music and choirmaster of the Bayswater Synagogue. He was carefully educated by his father for the musical profession. He emigrated to Victoria about fifty years ago, and after residing a few years in Ballarat with his brother, the late Reuben Moss, he came to Dunedin, where he settled and married a daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Lewis. Mr. Moss became choirmaster of the Dunedin Synagogue in 1873, and at once brought the musical portion of the services to a degree of excellence never before attained. As a teacher of the pianoforte he had a very successful career for many years, and some of his pupils have greatly distinguished themselves as performers and teachers. His family have all inherited the talents of their father and grandfather, although only two of them have followed the musical profession, Miss Anita Moss having adopted the operatic stage, and Miss Esther Moss, a music teacher in this city. Mr. Moss is survived by Mrs. Moss and a family of seven sons and five daughters. Three of his sons are in the legal practice in Western Australia, one of whom, the Hon. Matthew Lewis Moss, was Colonial Secretary of that colony.

Bibliography and resources:

Goldman, The Jews in Victoria (1954), 169

Doggett 2006, And for harmony we most ardently long, vol.1, 240-41

"Matthew Moss" [Matthew Lewis Moss (1863-1946)], Wikipedia

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

MOSS, Lewis (Lewis MOSS; L. MOSS; Mr. MOSS)

Musician, pianist, quadrille pianist, musicseller, music and musical instrument seller, music publisher, composer

Born England, c. 1805/6
Married Elizabeth JOSEPH (c.1820-1885), England, c. 1838
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by 1 July 1853
Died Sydney, NSW, 13 July 1875, aged 70

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Lewis+Moss+d1875 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1501674 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary:

Lewis Moss (not to be confused with a Sydney draper of the same name) first advertised his arrival in the colonly on 1 July 1853.

Rigoletto, a new polka masourka ("introducing that favourite melody La Donna e Mobile [Verdi], by L. Moss") ([Sydney: Lewis Moss, 1857]) was perhaps the first of his musical publications.

As well as local editions of imported repertoire, he later issued prints of two works by Cesare Cutolo (1860), dances by Miss E. C. Wilson and Julia Simmons (1861), and in 1867 his own Adon Gnolom: a Hebrew hymn ("for four voices with an accompaniment for the organ, harmonium, or piano forte, composed by Lewis Moss").

At the York Street Synagogue in September 1862, it was reported that the ceremony was concluded with

a most brilliant Hallelujah chorus (150th Psalm) with a florrid solo sung with great taste by Miss Simmons. The music was composed by Mr. Moss, brother of Mr. L. Moss of this city".

This was a reference to his elder brother Matthew Moss (1795-1868), a London theatre and synagogue musician and composer.

Documentation:

"RYDE", The Hampshire chronicle [England] (1 September 1828), 1

The annual Regatta took place on Thursday [28 August] . . . The Ball at the Library was numerously and fashionably attended, and the festive dance was kept up until a late hour. The band was led Mr. Lewis Moss, of London, and his accompaniment on the Flageolet Piano, an instrument new to the musical world, was much admired . . .

"Court and High Life", The Dublin monitor [Ireland] (14 March 1840), 3

LONDON. THURSDAY [12 March] . . . Mr. Charles Ollivier, and Mr. Lewis Moss, had the honor of submitting her Majesty and Prince Albert yesterday, their newly constructed instrument for quadrille and waltzing, with which her Majesty was pleased to express her approbation.

"THE CHOREMUSICON", The Dublin morning register (17 March 1840), 3

This is a newly invented instrument, the intent of which is to enliven the ball-room, and to add increased delight to the operations of the "terpsichorean devotee." The instrument occupies somewhat more room than a grand cabinet pianoforte, and combines in itself the powers of a quadrille band, embracing the tones of the pianoforte, the bassoon, the violoncello, the clarionet, and the flageolet. It is at the same time constructed that each and all of these can be employed in either separate or combined form, thereby producing the effect of full quadrille band, with this great advantage, that the service of one performer alone is requited. There are two rows of keys, the lower being that of the pianoforte, whilst the sounds from the upper tier are produced upon the same principle that which the seraphine is constructed. From this latter row of keys it is, with the assistance of pedal stops, if may term them, that the representation of the tones of the various instruments already enumerated are most faithfully elicited. The brilliant shrillness of the flageolet is singularly well preserved, whilst the fullness of the notes of the violoncello, the clarionet, the double bass, &c , is poured forth with power and effect. The introduction of the choremusicon may be regarded not merely as era in the discovery of the application of musical mechanism, but an "event" in the monde de la danse of the most gratifying and satisfactory description. We are indebted for the invention to Mr. C. Ollivier, of New Bond-street, and Mr. Lewis Moss, the latter of whom acts as the present immediate exhibitor of its effects, and future performer. The terms on which it is proposed let out the instrument are extremely reasonable. By royal command, it was exhibited before the Queen and Prince Albert on Wednesday, when her Majesty and his royal highness were pleased to express their approbation and commendation of the invention. On Saturday, by desire, the instrument was played before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both of whom were much delighted with the effects drawn forth by Mr. L. Moss, that they required performance from that gentleman of three hours' duration.

"THE CHOREMUSICON", Bell's Weekly Messenger (29 March 1840), 5

A most extraordinary and beautiful instrument, invented by Mr. Charles Ollivier and Mr. Lewis Moss, is now being exhibited the music rooms of the former in New Bond street, and commanding a great deal of public attention. It is an excellent substitute fora quadrille band, combining within the compass and portability of cabinet pianoforte, all the varieties of a well organised band, consisting of the pianoforte, bassoon, violoncello, clarionet, flageolet, &c., and has the advantage of being wholly at the command of one performer. We heard Mr. Moss execute some quadrille music on this remarkable instrument a few days ago, and we were both astonished and delighted by the combined harmony of the several instruments imitated; the clearness and delicacy of every tone, and the brilliancy of the general effect. In the display by Mr. Moss of the peculiarities of the Choremusicon, the imitation of the violoncello was particularly beautiful: indeed was difficult to believe that some other practised performer was not concealed behind the case, or in some corner of the apartment. Mr. Moss is skilful player, and handles the instrument with the most perfect ease, the grandest effects being produced him without the slightest appearance of effort. In the ball room, the Choremusieon will certainly become highly popular and Mr. Lewis Moss may prepare for severe duty; for when a dancing party is pleased, they have no mercy on the musician's fingers. Mr. Ollivier and Mr. Moss have had the honour of submitting the Choremusicon to the Queen, at Buckingham Palace; when her Majesty expressed herself much delighted with it.

"MELODISTS' CLUB", The musical world (21 July 1841), 30

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=OhAtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA30 

The last meeting of the season took place on Thursday, in the Freemasons' Hall, when about seventy gentlemen dined, Lord Saltoun in the chair. The following musical persons were present:- Messrs. Bishop, Parry, King, Blewitt, Bellamy, T. Cooke, Terrail, Hawkins, Fitzwilliam, Hobbs, Moxley, Allen, Collyer, H. Gear, Hatton, Turle, Phillips, and Sir George Smart, Messrs. Vieuxtemps, G. Cooke, L. Moss, and Moscheles . . . Ollivier's Royal Choremusicon was introduced, and Mr. Lewis Moss developed its various powers and capabilities in a very clever and effective manner, his efforts being duly appreciated the company . . .

[Advertisement], in The German Opera Advertiser (London: A. Scloss, [1842]), 8

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=sK5fAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA93 

THE CHOREMUSICON . . . at CHARLES OLLIVIER'S Musical Instrument Repository, 41, NEW BOND STREET, where Mr. L. Moss will be in attendance to exhibit its various capabilities.

[Advertisement], The athenaeum [London, England] (21 January 1843), 50

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=IhQYjH0acAkC&pg=PA50 

[Advertisement], The morning post [London, England] (2 January 1850), 1

REUNIONS DANSANTES. - The ROYAL CHOREMUSICON. - Under the patronage of her Majesty and the Royal family. - This elegant novelty for Polka parties, combining the tones of several instruments, and wholly at the command of one performer, may be heard any day between the hours of Two aid Four o'clock, at C. and R. OLLIVIER'S Royal Musical Repository, 41 and 42, New Bond-street, where Mr. Lewis Moss will be in attendance to exhibit its various capabilities.

Variations on the above advertisements, first run in 1840, and regularly therefter throughout the 1840s, continued to appear occasionally through 1850 and 1851, and until April 1852; the last [Advertisement], The morning post [London, England] (29 April 1852), 1

Letter, Charles Dickens, 7 November 1850, to Edward Bulwer Lytton; ed. in The letter of Charles Dickens volume 6, 1850-1852 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988), 206

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=vBB4ywGx_IoC&pg=PA206 (PREVIEW)

Regarding a visit to Ollivier's, with a view to hiring the instrument, and Moss to play it.

1851, 30 March, England census; St. Pancras, Tottenham Court, South Compton Street; UK Archives, PRO 107/1494

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8860/MDXHO107_1494_1494-0760 

375 [South Compton Street] / Lewis Moss / Head / 44 / Musician / [born] London
Elizabeth Moss / Wife / 31 / do.
Morris Do. / Son / 12 / do.
Rachel Do. / Dau. / 9 / do.
Isabella Do. / Dau. / 8 / do.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 July 1853), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28644302

W. J. JOHNSON AND CO. beg leave to inform the public that they have made an arrangement with Mr. Lewis Moss, the celebrated Quadrille Pianist, from London, who has had the honor of performing before the Queen, Royal Family, and the nobility's balls. For terms of engagement apply at W. J. JOHNSON AND Co.'s Musical Repository, 314, Pitt-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 November 1853), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12950799

MUSICAL TUITION. LEWIS MOSS, Pianist by appointment to her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, begs leave to inform the gentry and inhabitants of Sydney, that he gives instruction on the pianoforte. For terms apply at his residence, 68, Castlereagh-street, near Liverpool-street. References given to some of the first families. Quadrille parties attended with the flageolet piano, an instrument he had the honour to perform upon before the Queen and Royal Family on several occasions.

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 January 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12961382

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 January 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12959240

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 December 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13003881

"MR. LAVENU", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 August 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13028832

"RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES IN THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, YORK STREET", Empire (15 September 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60480981

"A NEW HEBREW HYMN", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 January 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13151006

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 July 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13357049

Musical editions:

The burlesque galop (music by James Cassidy; published August 1862

The burlesque galop as performed by the band of H. M. 12th Regt. under the direction of Mr. H. Prince by James Cassidy ([Sydney; L. Moss, 1862])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/225093562 

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 August 1862), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13233248 

. . . BURLESQUE GALOP now publishing, as performed by the Band of the XII Regiment.
MOSS, 5, Hunter street. Wholesale store - 10, Macquarie-place.

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 12th Regiment (military); Henry Prince (band master); James Cassidy (c. 1824-1869; Irish composer, never came to Australia); for an American edition, see:

https://archive.org/details/burlesquegalop00cass/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

MOSS, Sydney (Sydney MOSS)

Musician, pianist, teacher, composer

Born Sydney, NSW, 9 January 1854 (son of Lewis MOSS)
Died Sydney, NSW, May 1902, aged 48

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Sydney+Moss+1854-1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

Documentation:

"BIRTHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 January 1854), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12961382

"LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE IN HYDE PARK", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 January 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13350498

The Choir then united in singing the 24th Psalm (Lodovid Mismour) to a very beautiful service expressly composed for the occasion by Mr. Sydney Moss of this city, from the conservatoire of Leipsic. The effect of this admirable composition was extremely good, the solo parts (by Mrs. David Barnett) contrasting beautifully with the counter chorus of the male voices.

"THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE, SYDNEY", Australian Town and Country Journal (2 March 1878), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70614588 

"A JEWISH WEDDING", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 March 1881), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13474963

For the musical services at the wedding of Dinah Levey, daughter of Montague LEVEY in March 1881, it was reported: "The service was principally chanted by the priest, the music weird and strange, like that which Verdi has used for the sacred temple in "Aida" . . . Mr. Sydney Moss had set a psalm to music in honour of the event, this was well sung by the choir."

"DEATH OF MR. SYDNEY MOSS", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 May 1902), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14466407

"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. SYDNEY MOSS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 May 1902), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14461122

"SYDNEY MOSS: Master Musician. AN APPRECIATION", Jewish Herald (6 June 1902), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149616488

"THE LATE SYDNEY MOSS", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1926), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16291798

Bibliography and resources:

"Moss, Sydney", British musical biography: a dictionary of musical artists (1897), 291

Son of Lewis Moss, he studied at Leipzig, under Reinecke, David, and E. F. Richter, 1865-74. Returned to Sydney in 1874, and was conductor of the Musical Union in that city to the year 1881. Mr. Moss has been most disinterested in his service to music in Australia.