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Introductory note:

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

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

A major upgrade of the contents of this page was completed in December 2019, and newly added documentation (including genealogical data) and Trove tagging now brings the page content up to the end of 1860 close to completion.

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

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

QUAIN, Mrs. = Charlotte MARTIN

QUELCH, Thomas (Thomas QUELCH; Mr. QUELCH)

Harpist, harp player

Active central VIC, 1856-70

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

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (17 September 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202631063 

MESSRS. HARNEY [sic], QUELCH and COPELAND respectfully intimate to the Inhabitants of Castlemaine and vicinity, they are open to engage for balls, suppers, and quadrille parties, either in town or country. N.B. - A String Band. Apply as above to Mr. Jones, Albert Hotel, Castlemaine.

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (16 September 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197086660 

CRITERION ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
MESSRS. HARVEY & QUELCH respectfully intimate to the patrons of the above rooms, that the Quadrille Party is permanently fixed for Thursday evenings, commencing on the 17th inst.
Violinist - Mr. HARVEY.
Harpist - Mr. QUELCH.

[2 advertisements], Mount Alexander Mail (12 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197088875 

MESSRS. HARVEY and QUELCH'S select Quadrille Party will commence on Tuesday Evening next, 10th instant. Gentlemen's Tickets, 2s Gd. Ladies free. Dancing to commence at half-past eight.

Criterion Assembly Room, Castlemaine.
A SELECT Quadrille Party held in the Lower Room of the above splendid Hall every Thursday Evening. Gentlemen's Tickets, 2s 6d. Ladies free. Dancing to commence at half-past eight.
Violinist, Mr. Harvey.
Harpist, Mr. Quelch.

"THE ODD FELLOWS' BENEFIT", Mount Alexander Mail (16 December 1859), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199046979 

The entertainment at the Mount Alexander Hotel under the patronage of the Castlemaine and Chewton lodges of Odd Fellows, is described the most successful thing of the kind that ever took place on Forest Creek. The numbers present were variously estimated at from 400 to 300. Among the artistes were Mrs. Vincent, Mdlle. Louise, Mrs. King, Miss Barnet, Mr. Black, Mr. Kitts, and Messrs. Harvey and Quelch, all of whom generously volunteered their services. During the evening the "Maniac Lover" was performed by the amateurs. The beneficiares will receive between 50l and 60l.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Kitts (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Mount Alexander Mail (4 June 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199603131 

CRITERION HOTEL, CASTLEMAINE.
A QUADRILLE PARTY will be held in the Hall of the above, every Wednesday and Saturday evening, commencing at eight o'clock.
Violinist, Mr. Harvey.
Harpist, Mr. Quelch.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Harvey (violinist)

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (16 December 1868), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112881902 

FIRST-CLASS VIOLINIST desires Engagement. Apply Mr. Quelch, Harpist, opposite Fire Brigade Room, Ballarat East.

The official Post Office directory of Victoria . . . 1869 (Melbourne: F. F. Bailliere, 1869), 597

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=SgUFAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA597 

Quelch Thos., harpist, Ballarat (31)

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (27 June 1870), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219309695 

TO-NIGHT! - Quelch's Select QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. Conway's Cosmopolitan Hotel, Humffray street north.

QUIDNUNC (pen-name, pseudonym, meaning "a gossip, gossiper")

Correspondent

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1827

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

Documentation:

"To the Editor of the . . .", Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (2 February 1827), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2449400 

Mr. EDITOR, The musical persecutions of my next door neighbour's, compel me to an address you. The parties are, I believe, Brother and Sister. The Lady sings as Bottom, the weaver, said he would roar "like any sucking dove," thumping away at the same time on a harpsichord, spinnet, or some such jingling affair, accompanied by the Brother, on a Kent bugle!!! Think of that, Mr. Editor, to a man of my kidney, who, if he were tried in the Court of Shakespeare, would be certainly set down "as fit for Treson's stratagems and spoils," and certainly not to be trusted. I need not mention any names, for there cannot be two families in this town, where so much discord can prevail. - By their remaining a little quieter, and your inserting this letter and epigram, a lasting obligation will be conferred,
Mr. Editor, on your old friend,
QUIDNUNC.

Musician sweet! I'm grieved to say,
Your brother's, trumpets deafening bray,
To me is not a frolic;
For if such music you prolong,
His notes so loud-with your sweet song,
Will give me the horn cholic!

QUIN (Master QUIN; Mr. QUIN; ? James QUIN; QUINN)

Circus performer, rope-dancer, acrobat

Active Sydney, NSW, by December 1833
Died Bathurst district, NSW, by mid January 1852

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Quin+tight-rope+dancer+d1852 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUIN-rope-dancer (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (23 December 1833), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12848412 

On Thursday evening last [19 December], the favorite comedy of "The Heir at Law," was again performed to a tolerable house. Mr. Knowles, as Dick Dowlas, appeared with his arm in a sling, but notwithstanding, played the character in his usual good style . . . The piece on the whole was well performed. Mr. Croft, and his pupil Master Quin, performed on the tight rope some astonishing feats, amidst thunders of applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad Knowles (actor); George Croft (performer); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

"THEATRICALS", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (6 January 1834), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42005481 

[On Monday 31 December 1833, Richard the third] . . . afrer this tragic recital, came the evolutions of master Quin on the tight rope. He is really a very clever lad, and has so far outstripped his master Mr. Croft, that the latter has very properly retired from that line . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (11 March 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2215602 

The theatrical public may congratulate themselves on the arrival of Mrs. Taylor, who has afforded sufficient to convince that she will prove an acquisition of no mean worth to the Sydney boards. She made her debut thereon last Saturday evening . . . Between the play and the afterpiece, Master Quin exhibited on the tight rope in masterly style, and was well seconded by Mr. Dyball, who certainly makes au excellent clown.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Taylor (actor, vocalist); Mr. Dyball (actor, clown)

"THE THEATRE . . .", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 May 1834), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2216206 

. . . [On 19 and 20 May] A juvenile company afterwards performed Bombastes Furioso, and it would be manifest injustice to them not to say that they performed it in a highly creditable manner. The swagger of the General by the lad JONES was admirably pourtrayed, and elicited roars of laughter from the whole house. This youth (who we should suppose is not more than eight years of age) bids fair to become something above the common order, and he ought not to be neglected. A little girl named WINSTANLEY, appeared as Distaffina, and acquitted herself well in it. Masters QUIN, (the tight rope dancer) and PHILLIPS, personated the King and Fusbos, and the ludicrous appearance which the whole representation afforded, convulsed the audience with laughter . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Stephen Jones (actor); Ann Winstanley (actor)

"SINGLETON . . . TIGHT ROPE DANCING", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (13 April 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article695109 

Mr. Quin, the celebrated tight-rope dancer, delighted the people of this neighbourhood last night, in a yard at the year of the Daniel O'Connell Inn. He went through his very clever evolutions on the tight-rope with remarkable precision; balancing himself upon a table, and on a chair, each being placed upon the rope, afterwards jumping over them, backwards and forwards; but the most clever feat he performed was this-a table being placed upon the rope, a candlestick was put in the centre upon this he balanced himself on his head. He was assisted by Sullivan, the veteran clown, who kept the juveniles in a merry mood the whole evening, and contrasted greatly with the psalm-like tunes of the catgut tormentor. - April 11th, 1859.

[Advertisement], Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal [NSW] (1 November 1851), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62518505 

Burton's Pavilion, Sofala.
Monday, November 3, Tuesday, 4th, Wednesday 5th, and Thursday, 6th.
MESSRS. HOWSONS AND HYDES.
MR. QUIN, the wouderful Australian Tight Rope Dancer. Astonishing Feats on the Rope.
First time of the favourite Farce, A GOOD NIGHT'S REST; or, PAST '2 O'CLOCK.
Feats on the Rope - Mr. Quin.
To conclude with the favourite ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAINMENT, by the TURON MINSTRELS.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Howson and brothers (actors, musicians, vocalists); John Proctor Hydes (actor, vocalist); Burton's Circus (troupe)

"THE TURON (From our Resident Correspondent) TUESDAY, JANUARY 20", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer [NSW] (24 January 1852), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59773859

In Saturday's Bathurst Free Press the demise of Dr. Johnson is reported . . . Quinn, the tight-rope dancer, also paid the debt of nature a few days ago . . .

QUIN, Alfred Charles (Alfred QUIN; Mr. A. C. QUIN)

Musician, violin player, conductor

QUIN, Frederick (Frederick QUIN; Fred QUIN)

Musician, violoncello player, cellist

Both arrived Brisbane, QLD, 9 November 1873 (per Runnymede, from London, 6 August)
Active Brisbane, QLD, ? until early 1880s

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUIN-QLD (shareable link to this entry)

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

QUIN, L. (L. QUIN)

Musician, violinist

Documentation:

"SHIPPING", The Brisbane Courier (10 November 1873), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1331877

November 9. - Runnymede, barque, 701 tons, Captain Hay, from London, August 6. Passengers - Saloon: Messrs. Nixon, Kitson, Williams, Queely. Second Cabin: Messrs W. B. and P. W. Nutting, Frederick and Alfred Quin . . .

[Advertisement], The Brisbane Courier (13 November 1873), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1332138

BRISBANE MUSICAL UNION. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT to Mr. R. T. JEFFERIES, on TUESDAY, 25th November instant, on which occasion Messrs. FRED. QUIN (Violincello) and ALFRED QUIN (Violin), from London, will make their first appearance.

"MADAME MALLALIEU", The Brisbane Courier (9 March 1874), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1380160

MADAME MALLALIEU, long the deservedly favorite pianiste of Brisbane, will take her annual benefit at the School of Arts this evening . . . The performance will be under the leadership of Mr. Jefferies, and among the professional musicians to be present may be mentioned Madame Osborne, Messrs. Frederick and Alfred Quin, and Mr. Dignan . . .

"Musical Societies. TO THE EDITOR", The Brisbane Courier (28 January 1878), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1369564

"Music", The Brisbane Courier (31 December 1879), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article890030

"Music", The Brisbane Courier (2 March 1881), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article910487

"Music", The Queenslander (28 October 1882), 580

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19787443

I understand it is in contemplation to organise an orchestral society in Brisbane, under the direction of Mr. Alfred Quin, for the practice of symphonies, overtures, concertos for solo instruments with accompaniments for orchestra, operatic selections, and so on. I heartily wish the new society success. It will supply a want now much felt amongst amateur instrumentalists who are anxious to make themselves acquainted with purely orchestral writings - an advantage hitherto denied them. The society need not in any way intrench upon the good work now being done by the Musical Union: on the contrary, the increased practice and readiness which will be acquired by the members will render them more efficient as executants, and should be thus a distinct gain to the old society, to which it ought to be a willing handmaid. The number of instrumentalists in Brisbane is now largely increased, so that this opportunity for general practice will, no doubt, be eagerly embraced, and the concerts of the society will serve to place it upon a sound financial basis.

"AMUSEMENTS", The Queenslander (3 March 1883), 336

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19789721 

For his violin solo, Mr. Quin had selected the second concerto of De Beriot, and, whether from the favourable acoustic properties of the hall, or because he was in extra good form, Mr. Quin appeared to excel himself. This favourite composition has rarely been better rendered in the colony, and this painstaking artist has seldom been heard to better advantage.

"PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1912", Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (13 April 1916), 913

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232468557 

4792. Matthew Joseph Keogh, 6 Elizabeth-street, Norwood, S.A., and Alfred Charles Quin, 52 Rundle-street, Adelaide, S.A. - Song: "The Small Still Voice." Words by "Gumsucker." Music by A. C. Quin. 23rd February, 1916.

"CROWN ABANDONS LARCENY CHARGE", News (18 January 1933), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133066151 

Bibliography and resources:

Peter Roennfeldt, "Music by the few for the many: chamber music in colonial Queensland", Queensland review 19/2 (December 2012), (178-89), 181, 182, 183, 184

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/244576618 

http://hdl.handle.net/10072/49525 (DIGITISED)

QUIN, Michael (Michael QUIN; Michael QUINN)

Musician, soldier, bugler (21st Regiment)

Born Limerick, Ireland, c. 1807
Enlisted (21st Regiment), Limerick, Ireland, 4 May 1825
Married Margaret Mary O'BRIEN (d. 1838), Ireland, 20 August 1829
Regiment arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 10 December 1833 (per Lord Lyndoch, from England, via Sydney, NSW)
Arrived Perth, WA, February 1835 (per Carolin, from Hobart)
Discharged Perth, WA, 31 July 1840
Died Perth, WA, 7 September 1876, aged "74"

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUIN-Michael (shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 21st Regiment

Documentation:

Pay-list, 21st Regiment, Hobart, VDL (TAS), 1 April to 30 June 1833; Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1585555709 (DIGITISED)

Drummer and Fifers . . .
365 / Quin Michael / 1 to 30 April [1833]

Baptisms, St. Joseph's, Hobart, 1834; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1083295; RGD32/1/2/ no 5625

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1083295 

Nov. 23 / Baptizata est Brigida filia Michaelis Quin at Margaritae O'Brien (21 col.) Sponsoribus Timotheo Carrol et Joanne Butler

Pay-list, 21st Regiment, Hobart, VDL (TAS), 1 April to 30 June 1835; Australian Joint Copying Project, from Records of the UK War Office

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1586410724 (DIGITISED)

Drummer and Fifers . . .
365 / Quin Michael / 1 April to 30 June [1835] / On detachment at Swan River

"MAGISTRATE'S COURT", The Perth Gazette (22 August 1835), 549

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article640779

Michael Quin, a bugler in H. M.'s 21st Regt, was, charged with having taken away three planks of native mahogany, the property of William Ward . . .

"MAGISTRATE'S COURT", The Perth Gazette (29 August 1835), 555

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article640775

Patrick King, corporal in H. M. 21st Regt., laid an information against William Ward, of Perth, for purchasing a pair of ammunition boots, issued to Thomas Fitzpatrick as regimental necessaries . . . Thomas Fitzpatrick, being examined, stated, that on last Friday week, he took the same pair of boots . . . He swore that Quin, the bugler, never gave him a pair of boots to dispose of, and that he never used such words to Ward as "I can depend on your not saying any thing about it" . . .

On reference to our report last week of the proceedings in the Court, it will be observed, that the above-named W. Ward preferred a charge against Michael Quin, (the person alluded to in the previous case,) of taking away certain planks, his property, for which offence he was committed, but released from custody, on the undertaking of his Commanding Officer, that he shall appear at the next Quarter Sessions of the Peace, to take his trial.

Discharge, Michael Quinn, drummer, 21st Regiment, 31 July 1840; UK National Archives, WO131

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO131%2F0030%2F010_001 (PAYWALL)

Twenty First Reg't of Foot . . .
No. 365 Michael Quinn Drummer Born in the Parish of Saint John's in or near the Town of Limerick in the County of Limerick by Trade a Tailor Attested for the 21st Regiment of Foot at Limerick . . . on the 4'h May 1825 at the Age of Eighteen years 1st Service After the Age of 18 Years which he is enlisted to When up to 31't July 1840 which is Fifteen years and Fourteen Days, the Statement of which is as follows:

Private 1 May 1825
Promoted Drummer 25 June 1826
Drummer 1 Jan'y 1829
Given over to the Civil Power at Peth Western Australia on the 13th August 1835 Tried & Sentenced one Calendar Month's Imprisonment
Rejoined Drummer 31't Oct 1835 [to] 31't July 1840 . . .

Bibliography and resources:

B. and M. Chapman, "Private Michael John Quinn" [sic], Australia's red coat settlers (archived NLA Pandora)

https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20200609051705/http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~garter1/history/quinn.htm (DIGITISED)

QUINN, Mr. (Mr. QUINN)

Musician (in Achille Fleury's band)

Active Ballarat, VIC, 1857

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

Documentation:

"COUNTY COURT OF BUNINYONG AND BALLARAT", The Star (21 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66041406 

Vincent v. Fleury de Recuillon. -
Mr. Cope appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Wigley for the defendant.
This was a plaint to recover £29 10s. for the performance of the plaintiff, his wife, and a Mr. Youle, for singing and playing the piano for M. Fleury in Melbourne.
The defendant was the well-known M. Fleury, formerly the leader of the band at the Victoria Theatre . . .
A witness named Quinn, who had been one of Mr. Fleury's band, was called, and said he had performed at Mr. Fleury's concerts for five months before the plaintiff, his wife and Mr. Youle came, and they were well attended. After these parties came, the attendance fell off.
The extra night charged £2 10s. for, was for the benefit of Mr. Fleury.
"The musicians agreed to take half salary. The Vincents and Youle sang only two songs.
Cross-examined by Mr. Cope. - One of these songs was the "Rat Catcher's Daughter," the other a comic duet between Mr. Youle and Mrs. Vincent.
Auguste Feuillen [sic] gave similar testimony to the preceding witness.
The Assessors found a verdict for the plaintiff for £13, being the balance, allowing for £14 already received.

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (violinist, band leader); John Rimmer Vincent (pianist) and wife; Joseph Youle (vocalist); Auguste Filhon (violinist)

QUINN, James Henry (James Henry QUINN; Mr. J. H. QUINN)

Theatrical manager

Born ? Ireland
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 December 1854 (per Spray, from San Francisco)
Active Digby, VIC, until January 1867; ? active VIC, later

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Henry+Quinn+c1854-67 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUINN-James-Henry (shareable link to this entry)

QUINN, Anna Maria (Anna Maria QUINN; Miss A. M. QUINN; Mrs. William O'NEIL; Mrs. WATSON; Mrs. Samuel CHARLES)

Juvenile actor, vocalist, dancer, actor

Born Mississippi River, USA, June 1848; daughter of James Henry QUINN
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 December 1854 (per Spray, from San Francisco)
Married (1) William O'NEIL (1837-1868), NZ, 1867
Departed Melbourne, VIC, after 5 December 1867 (? for California)
Married (2) as Mrs. WATSON; (3) as Mrs. Samuel CHARLES
Died USA, 26 April 1920

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Anna+Maria+Quinn+1848-1920 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1634275 (NLA persistent identitier)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUINN-Anna-Maria (shareable link to this entry)

Summary:

Anna Maria Quinn and her parents arrived in Sydney on the Spray in December 1854, in company with the Anna Maria's teacher and co-performer, the actor James Hetters Vinson.

The Quinns - father and daughter - retired from the stage after performances in rural Victoria in late 1858, and settled at Digby in the Western District, north of Portland, where James was appointed postal and petty session clerk. James held the post there until early 1867, when he was dismissed.

Anna Maria, meanwhile, had reappeared professionally by mid 1863, and on tour in New Zealand in 1867 married the Irish actor William O'Neill. She was generally believed finally to have left the colonies from Melbourne in December 1867, having early that month been discharged by a Victorian court on a charge of serious theft alleged to have occured earlier in New Zealand.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], Daily Alta California (21 June 1854), 3

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18540621.2.20.5 

METROPOLITAN THEATRE [Montgomery street, near Jackson.]
Under the management of MRS. CATHERINE N. SINCLAIR . . .
BENEFIT OF MISS QUINN. This (Wednesday) Evening, June 21 . . .
HAMLET. Hamlet - Miss Quinn . . .

[Advertisement], Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA] (1 August 1854), 3

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DAC18540801.2.20.4 

UNION THEATRE. [Commercial street, between Dupont and Kearny.]
MISS LAURA KEENE - Sole Manageress and Lessee.
FIRST NIGHT OF MISS ANNA MARIA QUINN.
This (Tuesday) Evening, August 1 . . .
five acts of the Tragedy or DOUGLASS,
Young Norval - Miss Anna Quinn.
Old Norval - Mr. Vinson . . .

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (19 December 1854), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12963566 

December 18. - Spray, schooner, 95 tons, Captain Martin, from San Francisco September 4, Twofold Bay the 16th instant. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Quin, Miss Quin, Dr. Crawford, Messrs. J. H. Vincent [sic], Solomon, and 13 in the steerage. Captain, agent.

[Advertisement], Empire (21 December 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60201586 

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE, YORK-STREET.
MR. J. P. HAMMOND . . . BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 26TH.
He takes pleasure in announcing that he has effected an engagement with the celebrated artists - Mr. J. H. VINSON, Comedian, and MISS ANNA M. QUINN, the youngest living actress, being six years of age, who will appear in a role of Shaksperian tragedy, comedy, farce, burlesque, &c., &c. . . .

"LYCEUM THEATRE", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (23 December 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59759587 

By the "Spray" schooner, from San Francisco, two theatrical performers have arrived in Sydney, namely, Miss Anna Maria Quinn, and Mr. J. H. Vinson. The Californian Press, is unanimous in extolling the merits of these candidates for Australian laurels. Miss Quinn is but six years of age, yet she displays wonderful histronic talent, and a promise of ranking, as she advances in age, amongst the first class actresses in the world. Her impersonation of "Little Eva " in "Uncle Tom's Cabin!" is highly eulogised. Miss Quinn has also astonished the Californians by her clever representations of Hamlet, Richard III., Norval, Paul Pry, and many other leading characters in both tragedy and comedy. Mr. Vinson is also criticised as an actor of considerable merit, and the San Francisco Evening Journal concludes a very favorable critique, by recommending Miss Quinn and Mr. Vinson to the good feeling of the Australian public, and by wishing the talented child every success. Mr. Vinson and Miss Quinn will make their debut on Boxing Night, Tuesday, 26th instant, at the Lyceum Theatre in York-street.

"MISS ANNA MARIA QUINN (From the Sydney Illustrated News)", The Courier (2 February 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2478772 

ANNA MARIA QUINN, the dramatic prodigy, who has just arrived in this country from San Francisco, comes heralded to us as one of the greatest wonders of the age. Miss Quinn is not yet seven years old. She was born in March, 1848, on board the steamboat Dutchess, on the Mississippi River, while her parents were on their way to a new home in the west. In 1853 her parents took her to California, where she appeared at the American Theatre in San Francisco, in the character of Little Eva, in Uncle Tom's Cabin, and impersonated it in so remarkable a manner that the soubriquet has since remained attached to her. She afterwards played an engagement at the Metropolitan, in the same city: on the occasion of her benefit undertaking the Shakespearian character of Hamlet, in the first act. This attracted a large audience, who were surprised and delighted beyond measure at the evident just conception she had of this difficult character. She subsequently played an engagement at the Union, in an extensive round of characters. We, from our interest in so precocious a genius, desired, and obtained, an interview with her; and find her, in private society, as amiable and engaging as she is said to be talented on the boards; lively and childlike - but, withal, gifted with a most rare intelligence and sensibility; and, beside an almost intuitive perception of the right methods of expression, exhibiting the most amusing faculty of illustrating the various mannerisms of different leading actors and actresses, whom she had had the opportunity of seeing. She is accompanied by her preceptor, Mr. James Vinson, an actor of tried capability and considerable merit; who is extremely popular where he has been in the habit of playing. We are happy to call the attention of the public to the fact of her engagement at the Lyceum Theatre, for a short time, where she will make her first appearance on Tuesday evening, the 26th instant, in the character of Hamlet. We recommend our fellow citizens - in truth and earnestness - to go there, as we feel satisfied that no such phenomenon has ever yet appeared in the colonies. In conclusion, we have but to append a notice from the leading journal of California: -

Miss Anna Maria Quinn. - This little histrionic genius will leave on a professional tour to Australia during the coming week, stopping at the Sandwich Islands. This little girl, who has certainly astonished all who have witnessed her performances with her decided talents, is but six years of age, having been born in the year 1848. She first appealed at Miss Julia Bennett's theatre in March, 1853, and afterward in this city, at the American Theatre, as Eva, in Uncle Tom's Cabin. She afterward appeared as Hamlet, and Little Fickle, at the Metropolitan Theatre, on the 21st of June, 1854. "She has since been studying. under Mr. James Vinson, an excellent actor, who will accompany her to Australia, and is now prepared in the following role of characters: - Hamlet, Shylock, Young Norval, Paul Pry, Middy Ashore, Spoiled Child, Young Reefer, Parents and Guardians, Lady Gay Spanker, and the Actress of all Work, in which she assumes six characters. The novelty of such performance by so young a child, united with the fact of her possessing so much real ability, will, we do not doubt, ensure success. Mr. Vinson has been playing in California for four years - chiefly appealing in "old men" parts, but occasionally in various other lines. As a careful and industrious actor he deserves the encouragement of managers everywhere. - Daily Alta Californian.

"ACTORS COMING", Chico Record [CA, USA] (13 February 1858), 2

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=CR18580213.2.9 

It it said that Miss Elisa Logan, J. W. Wallock [? Wallack] and Anna Maria Quinn, will arrive in California on the next Steamer.

[Advertisement], The Age (19 June 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154859344 

THEATRE ROYAL.
Last Night of the Season previous to the departure of the present Company.
Complimentary benefit, tendered by the Ladies of Melbourne, to MISS A. M. QUINN . . .
Saturday Evening, June 19th . . .
To conclude with (by special desire) the laughable Farce of OUT TO NURSE.
Suzy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Botherton, Miss Anna Maria Quinn,
In which character she will sing "My Love he is a Sailor Boy," and dance her celebrated NAUTICAL HORNPIPE.

[Advertisement], The Kyneton Observer [VIC] (21 September 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240790490 

The Hall, Kyneton Hotel. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. First appearance of the talented juvenile Actress, MISS A. M. QUINN . . . Stage Manager, Mr. L. McGowan; Leader, Mr. C. Legrew; Pianist, Mr. Henry Wallerstein; Acting Manager, Mr. J. H. Quinn.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lachlan McGowan (actor, manager); Charles Legrew (musician); Henry Wallerstein (pianist)

"THE STAR COMPANY AT THE INDIGO", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (13 November 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117924504 

We understand that Monday next is positively the last night on which the inhabitants of Beechworth will have an opportunity of witnessing the perforances of that very clever and versatile actress, Miss Anna Maria Quinn, for some time at least, as the company leave for the Indigo on Tuesday morning . . .

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . BEECHWORTH", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle (29 January 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201376514 

On Monday last, Mr. and Mrs. Clarance Holt played in "Don Caesar de Bazan," for the benefit of Mr. J. H. Quinn - this being the last night of the season.

"STAR THEATRE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (1 February 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117925648 

We understand that Mr. J. H. Quinn, the lessee of the Star Theatre, who left Beechworth a few days since for Melbourne in order to procure fresh talent for the Star Theatre here, will return about the latter part of this week, and will be in a position to commence a new season on the 10th February . . . We should perhaps take this opportunity of referring to a rumor which obtained circulation in the town just previous to Mr. Quinn's departure, through the efforts of some malicious person who had apparently been in that gentleman's employ, and with whom there had been some slight disagreement. The straightforward manner in which Mr. Quinn has however always acted during the prolonged period he has been in Beechworth, made the story of his leaving the district hurriedly for a particular purpose, simply absurd to those with whom he has had any business transactions here, and his speedy return will satisfy any of those who may be dubious on that point, if there are such, and give the lie direct to the originator of the scandal.

"A THEATRICAL MANAGER IN A NEW CHARACTER", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (21 March 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117926268 

The Government Gazette of last Friday announces the appointment of Mr. James Henry Quinn to the post of clerk of Petty Sessions at Digby. We are given to understand that the Mr. J. H. Quinn referred to is the late manager of the Star Theatre in this town, and father of the juvenile prodigy Miss Anna Maria Quinn.

"THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. QUINN", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 March 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5678572 

In reference to the article which appeared in Thursday's Ovens Constitution, on the subject of Mr. Quinn's appointment to the clerkship of Digby Petty Sessions, that journal, in its issue of the following day, says: -

"Yesterday, in alluding to the appointmont of James Henry Quinn to the clerkship of Petty Sessions at Digby, we left the matter in some doubt whether the individual was really the late lessee of the Star Theatre in Beechworth. Not being in possession of positive information on the point, and in charity to Mr. Ireland, we gave him the benefit of the doubt whether there might not be two persons of the name of James Henry Quinn. We are now assured that the doubt was misplaced, the James Henry Quinn being the identical individual who "eloped" from Beechworth, Adelaide, and elsewhere, without paying his debts, robbing even the unfortunate professionals, who were promised half salaries during his absence. We now ask the reason why Mr. Ireland appointed a vagabond like this to a clerkship of Petty Sessions? Is it because he is an Irishman and a Papist, or because he is certain to prove a ductile tool in the hands of his Ministerial superior?"

"A USEFUL INSTRUMENT", Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (30 March 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253594013 

Some months ago a talented juvenile actress, Miss Anna Maria Quinn, with an average company performed a few nights at Maryborough. She was accompanied by an agent - who called himself her father - a species of Barnum on a small scale, who had spent a considerable portion of his life in roaming about the world with theatrical companies. In the course of a few interviews with him on business, one thing struck us as rather singular - the remarkable attachment with which he seemed to regard the Solicitor-General, Mr. Ireland . . .

"PATRONAGE", Williamstown Chronicle [VIC] (9 April 1859), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68569373 

We need not, encumber our page with a muster-roll of the incapables and ineligibles who have been "billeted" upon the country within the past few months. One case, as an illustration will answer our purpose. Mr. James Henry Quinn has been appointed Clerk of Petty Sessions at Digby, and everybody knows that to perform properly the duties of such an office require some knowledge and business aptitude that, to give confidence to the public, he must possess some character and respectability. Quinn notoriously possesses neither natural ability nor an acquired knowledge of any kind, nor respectability of character. He is pretty well-known throughout the Colony (and this circumstance renders the appointment a singularly injudicious one) from having led about for some years, in the capacity of an infant prodigy, his daughter, Miss Anna Maria Quinn; and she having, we presume, retired from the phenomenon line of business, it was necessary to provide a living for the father, which Mr. Solicitor-general did by making him a Clerk of the Bench . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Davies Ireland (solicitor general, VIC)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. HOBSON'S BAY . . . ARRIVED", The Argus (25 January 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5695790 

JANUARY 24 . . . Queen, W. Lucas, from Portland. Passengers - cabin : Miss Anna Maria Quinn . . .

[News], The Argus (6 December 1860), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5694525 

A bazaar, in aid of the building fund of the new Catholic church at St. Kilda, was opened yesterday, in the St. Kilda Town-hall . . . A band played outside during the whole of the day. Amongst the visitors were Mr. O'shanassy and Mr. J. H. Plunket, Q.C. Mrs. Plunket presided at one of the stalls . . . The flower and fruit stalls were cared for by Miss Anna Maria Quinn, conjointly with other friends . . .

"THE THEATRES", The Age (20 April 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154962141 

. . . Miss Anna Maria Quinn, well known in former ysars in Melbourne as a talented child-actress, proposes to return to the stage, and makes her re-appearance at the Royal on Saturday next in comedy . . .

[News], The Argus (23 April 1863), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6485222 

It is now at least eight years since a very little girl, named Maria Quinn, made quite a noise in the colonial theatrical world. She was the "Infant Phenomenon" of her day, and contemporary critics were lavish in praise of her performances, which at any rate indicated wonderful adaptation to the stage and an extraordinary power in delivery as well as knowledge of stage effect. She played on very nearly the first night after the Theatre Royal was opened. A few weeks afterwards, she opened the Montezuma Theatre at Ballarat, and for the year following played a series of successful engagements all over the country. In accordance with a promise made by her father to many of her patrons, the money she had accumulated was mainly devoted to her education. She then left the stage altogether, but her success as an actress when a girl gave a strong bias to her inclinations, and the result is that a week hence she will reappear on the stage, of the Theatre Royal . . .

"NEWS OF THE WEEK", Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (10 November 1866), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196560001 

The Wangaratta correspondent of the Ovens Constitution states that, at the police court, on Monday last, Mr. James Henry Quinn, the Digby clerk of petty sessions, who has been in custody on various charges since the 24th. inst., was discharged without any imputation on his character. Mr. Quinn requested that his money - amounting to some £400 - might be handed to his attorney, Mr. Norton, for deposit in the bank, as he "was not yet quite compos mentis." That Quinn left his duites at Digby without notice he admits, but says that no discrepancies will be discovered in his accounts.

"GOVERNMENT GAZETTE . . . DISMISSAL", The Age (2 January 1867), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155032594 

The Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has directed that Mr J. H. Quinn, formerly clerk of petty sessions at Digby, &, be dismissed from the public service.

"MRS. O'NEILL'S CASE", Freeman's Journal (12 October 1867), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119440917 

Public attention has within the last few days been drawn in the direction of an extraordinary charge against Mrs. O'Neill, late Miss Anna Maria Quinn, for stealing a lace veil. The lady accused was discharged, on the ground that no extradition law existed between this colony and New Zealand, the Consolidated Justices of the Peace Act, 1865, having repealed it; consequently the warrant under which the accused was arrested was illegal, and Mrs. O'Neill was discharged. An entirely new state of circumstances arose out of this extraordinary case. Mr. Kelly, the prosecutor, who declined to go into the witness-box and substantiate any single item of the charge, has been arrested on a ca. re. Mr. Aspinall, instructed by Mr. Cresswell, applied on Thursday to Mr. Justice Williams for an order to hold Mr. Kelly to bail to answer an action for malicious prosecution, in which the damages are laid at £2,000 . . .

"VICTORIA", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (6 November 1867), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101478436 

We understand that the New Zealand government have taken active measures to proceed criminally against Mrs. O'Neill, late Miss Anna Maria Quinn, who has proceeded to Sydney. A number of witnesses have arrived in Melbourne, and it is stated that their testimony will have considerable weight against the accused. Detective Hams has received a communication from the police authorities at Hokitika, approving of the action he has taken in declining to restore the property.

"EXTRACT FROM CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND POLICE GAZETTE [From Police Gazette, 16th September, 1867]", New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (6 November 1867), 327

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251748885 

A warrant has been issued by the Hokitika Bench for the apprehension of one Anna Maria O'Neil, an actress, charged with having, between 10 a.m. of the 2nd and 9 a.m. of the 5th instant, stolen moneys to the amount of about £270, consisting of two £20 notes, ten £10 notes, and about thirty sovereigns, and over £100 in £5 and £1 notes, the property of Martin Henry Kelly, "Hibernian Hotel," Hokitika, from a drawer in a chest of drawers in Mrs. Kelly's bedroom. It has been ascertained that, on the morning of the 3rd inst., Mrs. O'Neil changed £170 in notes for gold at the Bank of New Zealand, and Mrs. O'Neil, the same morning, obtained gold for £60 in notes. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil left Hokitika for Melbourne per the "Rangitoto" on the 3rd instant. Warrant forwarded to Melbourne. [This offender is supposed to be in Sydney].

"POLICE COURTS. CITY COURT. Wednesday, 4th December . . . THE CASE OF MRS. O'NEIL", The Herald (5 December 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244958078 

Mrs. O'Neil, formerly Miss Anna Maria Quinn, appeared on remand, to answer a charge of larceny, which it was alleged had been committed at Greymouth, New Zealand . . .

"NOTES AND NEWS", Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (25 January 1868), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197429295 

Dectective Hams, of the New Zealand police, force, has again arrived in Melbourne, with a warrant to apprehend Mrs. Anna Maria O'Neil. It is supposed that the detective will lose his labor, as it is said that Mrs. O'Neil left this country shortly after the last trial . . .
Mr. Sturt said the only evidence against the defendant was that of Miss Harris, and he did not think that sufficient to warrant Mrs. O'Neil's committal to New Zealand. Under these circumstances the case was dismhsed. The defendant then left the court, amidst some applause, which was promptly suppressed.

Bibliography and resources:

Eric Irvin, Typescript draft of chapter on Anna Maria Quinn, 1848-1920; Papers of Eric Irvin, National Library of Australia, MS 8786

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31796647 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-294493452/findingaid#nla-obj-294493950 (FINDING AID)

Nicole Anae, "An infant phenomenon in colonial Australia - the case of Anna Maria Quinn, 1854-1858", The historian 71/1 (Spring 2009), 55-78

https://www.jstor.org/stable/24454161 (PAYWALL)

QUINN, Michael (Michael QUINN)

Musician, bandmaster (Band of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment)

Born Parsontown (Birr), Ireland, ? by c. 1836
Active Australia, March-August 1870 (en route from New Zealand to England)
Died Parsonstown, Ireland, 31 March 1876

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

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 18th Regiment (c. 1870)

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

"Band Master Quinn, 2/18th Reg.", Museum of New Zealand/Te Papa Tongarewa

http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/406392 

Documentation:

Campaign medal records, New Zealans, 1866; UK National Archives, WO 100 / 18

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1686/images/31794_221389-00207 (PAYWALL)

Band Mr. / Quinn Michael / [regt. no.] 1846 / Band Mr. / Campaign 1866

"TESTIMONIAL TO BANDMASTER QUINN", New Zealand Herald (29 March 1870), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18700329.2.14 

The testimonial to be presented by the Auckland Choral Society to Bandmaster Quinn of the 18th Regiment is now completed, and is now on view at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s establishment, Queen-street. The gift consists of a very handsome conductor's baton carved out of native wood and highly finished with silver mountings. In the butt is set a very rich specimen of auriferous quartz, and a silver plate bears the following inscription,

"Presented to Michael Quinn, Bandmaster 2nd 18th Royal Irish, from the members of the Auckland Choral Society."

The baton is accompanied by a very neatly furnished case lined with blue velvet, and containing the following address: -

"The Auckland Choral Society, in recognition of the valuable time and zealous service which you have, during your residence in Auckland, devoted gratuitously to the cause of music, desire to present you with the accompanying conductor's baton.

"It will serve to perpetuate in your memory the time when you conducted the first symphony that was ever played in the colony of New Zealand - possibly in the Australian colonies - and you will never again hear Mozart's No. 6 without remembering the evening when H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, President of the Society, played amongst your first violins.

"Your departure from amongst us has created a void which at present we can see no means of filling; for, apart from the love of music for its own sake, which you succeeded in engrafting in your bandsmen who chiefly supplied the wind instruments for our performances, we can scarcely hope to meet again a conductor who will inspire his performers with such perfect confidence in his skill, power, and presence of mind. You will, of course, in the places you will hereafter visit, meet with better music than Auckland music, and better musicians than your old friends here, but we venture to say, that you will not, during your future career, find a more enthusiastic and united band, or one by whom your own remarkable talents and graceful skill, will be more appreciated, and we hope you will occasionally think with pleasure of your days amongst us." . . .

"THE ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Sydney Punch (26 March 1870), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253223623 

The old "Vic" looked quite itself again, when, on Wednesday evening, quite a crowded House assembled to witness Sun and Shadow. His Excellency the Governor and Suite, Major Bishopp, and the officers of the 18th Regiment, and several families of distinction were present. The splendid band of the 18th, through the courtesy of the officers, attended and discoursed most excellent music. The overture I'ltaliana in Algieri was given with great precision and force, and a choice selection of gallops, valzes, &c., was performed during the evening much to the delight of the audience. Mr. Quinn, the bandmaster, must be complimented upon the efficiency of the bandsmen, among whom may be mentioned two cornet players especially, who are undoubted masters of that instrument . . .

"The Band of the 18th (Royal Irish)", Sydney Punch (23 April 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253223846 

The hint which Mr. Punch gave in last week's issue has been most courteously acknowledged by the gallant officers of the 18th, and arrangements have been made for their splendid band to play alternately (on Tuesdays, from three to five o'clock) in the Gardens and Domain. A very charming programme was given on Tuesday last, in which the overture to "Masaniello," a waltz by Quinn, with cornet solo by Mr. Quinn, the bandmaster, and a selection (Nabuchodnosor) [Nabucco], formed the principal attractions. The citizens of Sydney will doubtless gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the enlivening strains of the band of the 18th.

"The Band of the 18th Royal Irish . . .", Empire (26 April 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60893665

The Band of the 18th Royal Irish will perform the following programme in the Botanic Gardens, this (Tuesday) afternoon, weather permitting, commencing at 3 o'clock: -
March - "Grand parade," Moore; overture - "Barbier Seville," Rossini; waltz - "Au du Schonen Zlanen Donan," Strauss; selection - "Macbeth," Verdi; quadrille - "Sydney, Mrs. C. Read; galop "Foxhunters;" "God save the Queen."
M. Quinn, bandmaster.

MUSIC: The Sydney quadrilles (by Eliza Read)

"BOTANIC GARDENS", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 May 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28419243

THE BOTANIC GARDENS. - The Band of the 18th Royal Irish will perform the following programme in the Botanic Gardens, this afternoon, weather permitting, commencing at 3 o'clock.
March, "Grand Parade;" Overture, "Tancredi," Rossini; Waltz, "Demaris," Quinn; selection, "Un Ballo in Maschera," Verdi; Quadrille, "Swiss;" Galop, "Schomberg;" "God Save the Queen."
M. Quinn, bandmaster.

"HAND BALL MATCH", Bell's Life in Sydney (25 June 1870), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65472384

On Tuesday afternoon, a game of hand-ball took place, at the Victoria Barracks, between Mr. Quinn, bandmaster of the 18th Royal Irish, and Mr. Dillon a local player of some celebrity. The match was for £15 aside, and the best out of seven games. Shortly after they commenced it was evident that the bandmaster was over-matched, and he lost four games in succession, which constituted Mr. Dillon the winner. The game lasted one hour and a quarter. Another match between the same two, for £10 aside, is on the tapis.

"YE BANDE OF YE 18th REGIMENT IN YE BOTANICALE GARDENES", Sydney Punch (30 July 1870), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252918399

"BOTANIC GARDENS", The Sydney Morning Herald (2 August 1870), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13220275

The Band of the 18th Royal Irish will perform the following programme in the Botanic Gardens, this afternoon (weather permitting), commencing at 3 p.m.
March, "Beauty," Sprake; overture, "Semiramide," Rossini; waltz, "Elisen Tange," Gung'l; fantasia for trombone, "Swiss Boy," Quinn; selection, "Maritana," Wallace; quadrille, "Adelina," Glover; galop, "Durch Die Lufte," Ziehrer; God save the Queen.
M. Quinn, bandmaster.

"18TH FOOT", Naval & Military Gazette and Weekly Chronicle of the United Service (12 April 1876), 16

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001681/18760412/033/0016 (PAYWALL)

The news of the sudden death of the late bandmaster, Mr. M. Quinn, was received in the battalion on the 31st ultimo with deep regret. Mr. Quinn left the battalion on furlough on 1st January last, but, owing to severe illness, was unable to return in February. He was originally on the staff of the King's County Militia, which he left, and joining the 1st Battalion 12th Regt., from which corps he proceeded to Kneller Hall in 1863 to be trained as bandmaster. In 1866 he joined the 2nd Battalion, "The Royal Irish," in the field in New Zealand, and gained the war medal. Lieutenant-Colonel Wilson, commanding, allowed the band to wear crape for a week, and prohibited them from playing on church parade or to church on Sunday. He also issued the following regimental order on Saturday: -

"It is with much regret that the commanding officer has received official information of the death, on the 31st March, of Bandmaster Michael Quinn, at Parsonstown. He was possessed of high musical attainment, and the unwearied attention he paid to the band resulted in the good reputation it has maintained both in New Zealand and since its return this country."

"MILITARY FUNERAL IN PARSONTOWN", Midland Counties Advertiser (6 April 1876), 2

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002915/18760406/069/0002 (PAYWALL)

On Sunday afternoon the remains of Mr. Michael Quinn, a native of Parsoustown, and late Bandmaster the 18th Royal Irish, were interred with full military honours in the new cemetery. At half-past three o'clock the band and a large detachment of the 50th Regiment, with the staff of the King's County Rifles, all wearing mourning badges arms, marched from the Barracks to the residence of Mr. Quinn's mother, and when the coffin had been planed in a hearse the cortege moved slowly through the town, the band playing the Dead March in Saul. The imposing spectacle was witnessed by an immense crowd of townspeople, who walked with the procession to the cemetery, where the three volleys of blank cartridge were fired over the grave. The deceased young man was highly respected for his musical talents and good conduct, as was evidenced by the fact of his attaining to such a position in the service, before he reached his thirtieth year.

Bibliography and resources:

Online inventory, National Army Museum, UK

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/inventory/objects/ 

Musical instruments 1955-11-4: Baton, 1866; presented to Bandmaster M. Quinn of the 2nd Battalion 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot; silver plated head with bands of engraved double swags round dome and staff socket; plain ebonised cane tapering to ferrule which is decorated as head; silver collar in middle of cane is inscribed with presentation inscription.

Musical instruments 1955-11-4: Baton, 1870; presented to Bandmaster Michael Quinn of the 2nd Battalion 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot by the New Zealand Auckland Choral Society; silver plated head inset with a polished white stone with yellow metallic flecks, possibly gold ore; central and terminal bands with oblique floral bands in relief; floral patterned staff socket; brown wooden cane tapering to silver plated ferrule, decorated.

QUIRK, Norbert (Norbert QUIRK; Rev. N. QUIRK)

Musician, vocalist, cantor, singing leader

Active Sydney, NSW, c. 1860

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUIRK-Norbert (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 January 1860), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28629230

On Tuesday, 3rd January, the ceremonv of laying the foundation stone of the Roman Catholic College of St. John the Evangelist was performed, according to the Latin ritual, by the Most Reverend Archbishop Polding, assisted by a very large body of his clergy, in the presence of a great concourse of people . . . (which at least numbered from 1500 to 2000 persons) . . . The choir, which was composed chiefly of the monks and ecclesiastical students of Lyndhurst College, was led by the precentor the Rev. H. A. Curtis, O.S.B., and the Rev. N. Quirk, second cantor (who wore richly embroidered copes to distinguish their office), then chanted an antiphon and Psalm 83, the alternate verses being taken up by the Archbishop, the Right Rev. Abbot Gregory, the Very Rev. Dean Sumner, the Very Rev. Dean O'Connell, and some others of the superior clergy. To their voices was added those of the acolytes, standard bearers, clergymen in surplices and the assistant priests. The Gregorian chants were used on this occasion, and the effect of all these voices now swelling, and now falling with the harmony of these grand melodies, was calculated to excite devotional feelings, and to lift the soul to Heaven . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Henry Anselm Curtis (cleric, vocalist, cantor); Joseph Sumner (cleric); Henry Gregory (cleric)

QUON, Ah-Lok

Chinese theatrical performer and singer

Active Castlemaine, VIC, c. 1861

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Quon+Ah+Lok+c1861 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-Q.php#QUON-Ah-Lok (shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

"NEW INSOLVENTS", Bendigo Advertiser (6 July 1861), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87375692

Quon ah Lok, of Castlemaine, Chinese theatrical performer, and singer, now a prisoner in Her Majesty's gaol, Sandhurst.
Causes of insolvency - An adverse judgment in County Court, and pressure of creditors.
Assets, £66; liabilities, £456 4s.; deficiency, £390. 4s."

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