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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.

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XIMENES, Ann (Mrs. XIMENES; Mrs. Henry Cockburn Milne XIMENES) = Ann WINSTANLEY

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YAB-BEE (Yabbee; alias Billy HAMILTON) = Yab-bee - TAUNGURUNG (Nira Balug)

YARNTON, George Swinnerton (George Swinnerton YARNTON; Mr. G. S. YARNTON)

Amateur musician, church musician, organist, music editor, solicitor

Born 30 January 1814; baptised St. John's, Smith Square, Westminster, 21 January 1821 [sic], son of William YARNTON and Maria TUGWELL
Active Sydney, NSW, by 1836
Married Rosamund REDMAN (d. 1869), NSW, 1840
Died Surry Hills, NSW, 17 April 1883, aged 69

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+Swinnerton+Yarnton+1814-1883 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-XYZ.php#YARNTON-George-Swinerton (this entry shareable link)

YARNTON, George William (George William YARNTON; Mr. G. W. YARNTON)

Amateur musician, church musician, organist, choirmaster (St. Stephen's Macquarie Street, 1883-1890), composer, ironmonger,

Born Newtown, NSW, 30 May 1842; son of George Swinnerton YARNTON and Rosamund REDMAN
Died Newtown, NSW, 1912

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=George+William+Yarnton+1842-1912 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Summary (after Peter Meyer, 2011):

George William Yarnton was born in Newtown in 1842. In 1863, George William Yarnton & Co, Ironmongers had premises at 44 Market Street. He was organist at St John's, Ashfield (1869-78) where he then lived, and entered the first Sydney Organ Competition just before his thirtieth birthday in 1872. In 1889 he was elected secretary of the Summer Hill Choral Union at its foundation. He advertised for sale a Richard Lipp piano in 1887, but it seems not to have been sold, because it was listed in his deceased estate in 1912. In 1902 he claimed the qualification ALCM (Associate of the London College of Music). In 1904 Yarnton attended the civic welcome for the visiting blind British organist, Alfred Hollins.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. John the Evangelist, Westminster . . . in the year [1821]; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1558/31547_212679-00119/6563356 (PAYWALL)

No. 1472 / Jan'y 21 [1821] Born Jan'y 30th 1814 / George Swinnerton son of / William Yarnton & Maria his wife / Milbank Street / Coal Merchant . . .

"To the Editor", The Australian (7 October 1836), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36856946

SIR, - With reference to an article in your paper of Tuesday last respecting an Oratorio Ticket, alledged to have been obtained by me in a clandestine manner, I beg leave to state that this is not the fact, but I had one given to me by an intimate friend of G. S. Yarnton's, (a clerk in Mr. O'Riley's office) and that on the following morning the money was offered him and refused, but has since been paid to the Committee . . . I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, G. S. BUCKLAND.

"BIRTH", The Sydney Herald (1 June 1842), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12875485 

At Newtown, on Monday evening last [30 May], Mrs. Yarnton, of a son.

? "ERRATUM", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 November 1843), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12408309 

ERRATUM. - In our notice of "The Australian Psalmist," in Saturday's Herald, we stated the price at one shilling per number, instead of one and sixpence.

NOTE: I have been unable to find the notice referred to in any previous issue; see also Tegg's The psalmist, advertised in Hobart in July and August 1843.

"THE AUSTRALIAN PSALMIST", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 September 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12987215

The first part of the "Australian Psalmist," a collection of Psalm and Hymn tunes, edited by Mr. G. S. Yarnton, has just been published by Messrs. Johnson and Co. We annex the editor's preface, which fully explains the nature and objects of the work:

The editor of this small Tune Book has, during many years, been deeply interested in sacred music - he attaches a very high value to the exercise of praise as a part of public worship - in his opinion, nothing can atone for its absence, or for its inefficient performance, indeed, the whole of the service must be comparatively spiritless without energetic and effective singing. These remarks are obvious, and require no confirmation. The editor may be asked, "why issue another book of tunes, since there are so many now in existence which are acknowledged to be excellent?" His reply is, that some of these books are in advance of most of our ordinary congregations, and that it is not easy to find in any one book tunes suitable for the numerous peculiar metres found in several of the Hymn Books. The editor thought that he could select from various sources a limited number of tunes which would meet the necessities of any ordinary congregation, and (besides a few short anthems, and some chaunts) it did not seem to him that more than about a hundred, including peculiar metres, were called for. He intends to avoid tunes containing fugue passages, as not consistent with the simplicity and solemnity of public worship, and as otherwise objectionable. Should this humble attempt to promote the cultivation and improvement of the "Service of Song in the House of the Lord" be successful, his object will be secured. He submits his little work to the candour of the Christian public and to the blessing of God.

"THE AUSTRALIAN PSALMIST", Freeman's Journal (27 September 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115562274

The first part of the "Australian Psalmist," a collection of Psalm and Hymn tunes, edited by Mr. G. S. Yarnton, has just been published by Messrs. Johnson and Co.

"ORGAN CONTEST AT THE EXHIBITION BUILDING", The Sydney Morning Herald (14 May 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13257460

. . . there were six competitors, who played in the order following - Miss Greenland, Mr. Scrutton (organist of St. Matthias's, Paddington), Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Yarnton, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Craven. The judges were Mr. Younger (organist of St. Andrew's Cathedral), Mr. Rea (organist of St. John's Church, Darlinghurst), and Mr W. H. Paling . . . Mr. Yarnton was so exceedingly nervous that he lost all his chances, and certainly did not do himself justice. He evidently has capital execution and a good knowledge of the instrument, but he did himself no justice in any particular. His own selected piece - "How excellent thy name" - from "Saul," was a very pleasing change, and was hie best effort . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 April 1883), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13533054

April 17, at the residence of his wife's mother, 213, Goulburn-street, Surry Hills, George Swinnerton Yarnton, solicitor.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 June 1883), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13537363 

IN THE INSOLVENT ESTATS OF GEORGE W. YARNTON, of Markey-street, Sydney, Ironmonger . . .

"ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 September 1888), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13697179

. . . The choir, under the leadership of Mr. G. W. Yarnton, then proceeded to render the various choruses, songs, &c., which moko up the cantata "Under the Palms" . . .

"TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 March 1898), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14161125

. . . The request number look the form of G. W. Yarnton's "Sunset Melody," a sweet and dreamy piece, in which the vox humana and reed combinations were largely employed . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 January 1912), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15305624

YARNTON. - January 28, 1912, at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Campertown, George William, eldest son of the late G. S. Yarnton solicitor, Sydney.

"MEN AND WOMEN", The Sun (2 February 1912), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222004970 

Mr. George W. Yarnton, one of Sydney's oldest organists and teachers of the piano, died at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Sunday. During his career he occupied the position of organist at St. John's Anglican Church, Ashfield, for 14 years. He after wards held a similar appointment at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Phillip-street, for 10 years. One of his organ compositions, "A Sunset Melody," was much admired, and it was frequently played by the late Chevalier Wiegand at the Town Hall recitals.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 February 1912), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15309933

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
ESTATE OF LATE MR. GEO. W. YARNTON.
Under Instructions from the Executors.
THIS DAY, WEDNESDAY, at 2 P.M. AT ROSSLYN, 5 CARLTON-CRESCENT, SUMMER HILL.
VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, Rich. Lipp and Sohn, Specially imported.
SOME RARE AND COSTLY BRIC-A-BRAC.
Large Quantity of MUSIC, sheet and book form.
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc., Etc.
STRONGMAN, BRUNTNELL, AND CO. beg to draw attention of Connoisseurs, Dealers in Old China, Bronzes, Music, etc.
Auctioneers' Telephone: Burwood 200.

YARRINGTON, William Henry Hazell (William Henry Hazell YARRINGTON; W. H. H. YARRINGTON)

Anglican priest, poet, songwriter

Born Norwich, Norfolk, England, 4 July 1839
Died Mosman, NSW, 11 April 1922

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

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

Summary (after AustLit with additions):

Son of a book-binder and milliner, William Yarrington arrived in Australia with his parents as a child. He was ordained deacon in 1870, and priest in 1872, and served in the Balranald, Yass, West Maitland, and Burwood, where he retired in 1909. In 1902, if not earlier, he circulated words and music for his collection of Australian Christmas carols.

Documentation:

[News], The Daily Telegraph (13 December 1902), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236823028 

We have received a booklet containing a number of Australian Christmas carols, words and music, the former written by the Rev. W. H. H. Yarrington.

Musical works:

Australian Christmas carols by W. H. Yarrington ([Sydney]: [?]. [? 1902])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18535439 

Music for Australian Christmas carols words by Rev. W. H. H. Yarrington ([Sydney]: Christian World Print, [? 1902])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/49956759 

Bibliography and resources:

"W. H. H. Yarrington", AustLit

https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A35993 

YATES, Mrs. (Theodosia YATES) = Theodosia GUERIN (Mrs. MACINTOSH; Mrs. STIRLING; Mrs. GUERIN; Mrs. STEWART)

YATES, William (William YATES; Mr. W. YATES; YEATS)

Musician, trumpeter, bandmaster

Born c. 1810
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 19 September 1839 (per Anna Robertson, from London, 26 May)
Active Angaston, SA, by 1859
Died Yates Bridge, near Angaston, SA, 7 May 1881, aged 71, a colonist of 42 years

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=William+Yates+1810-1881 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

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

YATES, William (jun.) (1837-1892)

YATES, James (1840-1926)

YATES, Samuel (1842-1927)

YATES, Charles (1844-1896)

Documentation:

"ANGASTON", Adelaide Observer (30 June 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158175745 

. . . The members of the volunteer rifle corps muster for drill every Monday and Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and on Friday evenings at 7, and are daily expecting the arrival of their uniforms and rifles. Mr. Yates, the leader of the Angaston brass band, and once a musician in an English militia regiment, acts as trumpeter to the company, and sound the calls in true military style.

"ANGASTON", South Australian Register (30 May 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50017839 

. . . The volunteer brass band, consisting of Mr. W. Yates and his three sons, then struck up "God Save the Queen" . . .

"ANGASTON", Adelaide Observer (28 September 1861), 4 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15818314 

. . . Thirteen of the Angaston Rifles, including the band, under Captain Warburton, were drawn up in line to receive their visitors opposite the Angaston Hotel . . .
S. Yates . . . Corporal Yates . . . Private J. Yates . . . C. Yates . . .

"ANGASTON", South Australian Register (23 December 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50080147 

. . . The whole of the proceeds were presented to the Angaston Volunteer Brass Band - Mr. Yates and his three sons - who have always showed themselves ready to give the public the benefit of their performances without seeking any pecuniary remuneration for their services . . .

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (26 May 1881), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43157051 

YATES. - On the 7th May, at Yates Bridge, near Angaston, William Yates, after a long and painful illness, with cancer in tongue, aged 71 years. A colonist of forty-two years. He fell asleep in Jesus.

YEAMANS, Edward (Edward YEAMANS; Ned YEAMANS; Mr. E. YEAMANS; Mr. YEAMANS)

Comedian, clown, circus performer

Born New York, USA, c. 1825; son of Royal YEAMANS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 10 May 1852 (per General Worth, from San Francisco, via Auckland, NZ)
Married Annie GRIFFITHS, St. Peter's church, Melbourne, VIC, 25 July 1853 Departed Melbourne, VIC, 1 August 1863 (per Maori, for Batavia)
Died Leavensworth City, Kansas, USA, 28 August 1867

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Edward+Yeamans+d1867 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

YEAMANS, Annie (Mrs. Edward YEAMANS) = Annie GRIFFITHS

Dancer, actor, circus performer

ASSOCIATIONS: Lydia Yeamans Titus (daughter); Jennie Yeamans (daughter); Emily Yeamans (born Sydney, NSW, 16 December 1859; d. NY, USA, 29 February 1892)

Documentation:

"SCENES IN CALIFORNIA", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (26 July 1850), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626790 

We quote a brief passage from a letter just received from California, on the gambling and amusements at San Francisco. -
"Mr. J. A. Rowe commenced operations last night with a circus company of very fair material, and took in the very snug sum of £3,000 dollars [sic] - a pretty good beginning. There are two or three sets of serenaders in the city who nightly lament the fate of Rosa Lee, inform the public that they have just arrived from Alabama, or request, in the most earnest manner, to be carried back to old Virginny . . .

[Advertisement], New Zealander [Auckland, NZ] (27 March 1852), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZ18520327.2.6.1 

ROWE'S OLYMPIC CIRCUS . . . MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1852 . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus (13 May 1852), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4785032 

May 12. - General Worth, brig, 200 tons, J. Lacey, master, from Auckland 22nd ult. Passengers, cabin - Mr. and Mrs. Rowe, and servant, Mrs. Lacey, child, and servant, Master Raphael, Messrs. Bell, Yeamans, Boscott, Stevens, Fuller, Withers, Mrs. Banks, and twenty-six in the steerage. David Moore, agent.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Andrew Rowe (circus proprietor)

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. Peter's, Melbourne, in 1853; register, 1853-54; St. Peter's Eastern Hill

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/9732/images/43331_1831109387_0163-00007 (PAYWALL)

[25 July 1853] At St. Peter's Church / Edward Yeamans / Bachelor / [born] New York / Mechanist / 28 / [parents] Royal Yeamans / Mechanist / Sarah (maiden name unknown) Ann Griffiths / Spinster / Isle of Man / - / William Griffiths / Carver / Ann Adams . . .

"ROYAL LYCEUM", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle (1 August 1863), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59793464 

Ashton's Circus has been pretty numerously attended, and given unequivocal gratification to his audiences during the past week, the engagement of Messrs. Raphael, E. Yeamans, and E. Maclean adding considerably to the strength of the company . . . We were glad to see our our old friend Ned Yeamans once more in the ring, after a lengthened absence from the scene of his former triumphs. He is as lively, active, and witty as ever - "a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy" - one who in making the unskilful applaud, never causes the judicious to grieve, but rather declare him "a very pretty follow in his way." We regret that the renewal of our acquaintance is doomed to be short-lived, as he, accompanied by Mrs. Yeamans, is about to sail for China and India, substantial inducements having caused him to accept an engagement for them both. Trusting that both his health and his exchequer will be benefitted by his transit to the Celestial regions, we wish him most "favourable and happy speed" there, and quick "returns" back again.

Passenger list, per Maori, from Melbourne, 1 August 1863, for Batavia; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/239B69BC-F7F0-11E9-AE98-6982510BE86A?image=248 (DIGITISED)

. . . George Lewis / Single / Equestrian . . .
Mr. Yeamans / Married / Equestrian // Mrs. Yeamans / Married / Equestrian . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald (7 November 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247588445 

IN the Supreme Court . . . Insolvency Jurisdiction . . .
Edward Yeamans, of Melbourne, comedian . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13155466 

On the 28th Auguet, 1867, at Leavensworth City, Kansas, North America, Mr. EDWARD YEAMANS, many years connected with the equestrian establishments in these colonies.

"MRS. ANNIE YEAMANS CALLED THE 'GRAND OLD WOMAN' OF THE STAGE", Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester, NY, USA] (3 November 1907), 12

https://www.newspapers.com/image/135456041 (PAYWALL)

Will Soon Seek Rest After a Career of Sixty-two Years of Public Entertaining.
The Retirement of the Celebrated Character Actress on Her Next Birthday Will Bring to A Close a Remarkable Stage Career Which Began in Australia - It Continued Through the Rough Days of the Gold Craze and Included Circus Riding - Her Notable Achievements.

A QUAINT little woman with silvery hair and a kindly old wrinkled face, stood quietly at the side of the stage. And army of gay show girls and dancers swished a sea of gaudy skirts and fluffy lingerie across the footlights, and the audience kept time approvingly to the catchy air . . .
November 19th will bring Mrs. Yeamans to the seventy-seventh milestone on the journey of life, and this season rounds out the sixty-second that she has been before the public.
Sixty-two years as a performer. And now, upon her birthday, she will quit the stage, leaving behind a recor such as is written few times in the annals of Thespis . . .
Beginning as a girl with a circus in Australia it takes her through the days of the gold craze, then into half-savage China and Japan, then to San Francisco and across to New York, before the days of the great trans-continental railroads . . .
"I am all alone in the world," she said the other days. "My husband died in 1868 [sic]. My two elder daughters and my mother and father, whom I brought to America from Australia, in the early seventies, died prior to 1892, and the only joy I had left in my life, my daughter Jennie Yeamans, passed away last Thanksgiving Day . . ."
Born in the Isle of Man, seventy-two years ago, Mrs. Yeamans was the faughter of William Griffiths, a Welsh singer, and his Manz wife. She was only a year old when her parents took her out to Sydney, New South Wales, where her father had an engagement in a stock company which opened in Sydney's first [sic, second] theatre.
For several years the little family moved about Australian towns, the father playing at various theatres. When Annie was ten years old, her parents thought it was time for her to help earn her living, so they got a child part for her, that of "Little Julia," in a piece called "The Farmer's Daughter." She took lessons in ballet dancing too, and soon attained a proficiency which, despite her years, remains until to-day.
Having learned to dance, Annie and her brother William were apprenticed to a tailor in Sydney, who was organising a circus troupe. The tailor collected a company, composed chifly of "ticket-of-leave" men, ex-convicts, who had been performers in the old country.
With this rough element, little Annie played in various places for several years. She learned something of riding, and used to dance on a flat pad on a running horse, jumping through paper hoops and skippig rope.
Gold was discovered at Melbourne just about the time the girl and her brother finished their apprenticeship, and the Griffiths family moved there with an American circus then playing in the town. Mrs. Yeamans tells how drunken miners, who came to see the show, flung gold nuggets into the ring as she rode, but adds that she never got any as the circus hands gathered them up as quickly as they fell.
The circus girl had grown to be a young woman by this time - and a pretty young woman too. In the same troupe was a young clown from New York - Edward Yeamans. He fell in love with Annie, and she married him out of pique - just to get even with an old sweetheart with whom she had quarreled in Sydney, and who had married another girl.
From the circus ring she and her husband went gold prospecting, and failing at that they came back under the canvas again, going with a company to Java, then to Singapore, Hongkong, and Shanghai. In Shanghai her daughter Jennie, then a baby of six months, contracted cholera, and when her mother wasn't dancing she was nursing the sick child.
The Yeamans' fortunes took them next to Yokohama, and on the voyage Jennie got well. Finally Yeamans got an offer from Charles Wheatly, who was running the Eureka Theater in San Francisco, and the little family sailed by clipper for the Golden Gate. They remained there a year and then when to New York where Yeamans joined another circus, which drifted West and "went broke." The Yeamanses finally landed in Leavenworth, Kansas, where Yeamans died, leavng his wife and baby penniless. Through a landlady's kindness they managed to get back to New York, where Mrs. Yeamans got a place in a strock company at Conway's Park Theater, Brooklyn . . .

"ANNIE YEAMANS IS DEAD AT AGE OF 76", The Sun [New York, NY, USA] (4 March 1912), 7

https://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=sun19120304-01.1.7 

Mrs. Annie Yeamans, the actress, died at 9:55 o'clock last night in her apartment at the Hotel Gerard in Forty-fourth street at the age of 76. She suffered a slight stroke of apoplexy on January 18, but recovered sufficiently to be about the hotel and to drive out a bit. She was out driving as late as last Sunday. On Monday she became worse and on Thursday suffered a second stroke. She sank rapidly after that until her death last night. With her when she died were her only surviving daughter, Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus of London, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, who had long been Mrs. Yeamans's companion . . . Mrs. Annie Yeamans was born on the Isle of Man November 19, 1835. Her maiden name was Annie Griffiths. Her father, himself for many years connected with the theatrical business in one way and another, moved to Australia when his daughter was a small child, and at the age of 10 she made her first public appearnce as Little Julia in "A Father's Daughter." The child continued playing small parts and doing chorus and ballet work with her father's organization. The company presented al sorts of entertainments, from farce to opera. "Ernani," "The Bohemian Girl" and "Maritana" were among the operas which the company offered and in which little Annnie Griffiths appeared, dancing and singing in the chorus.
Rowe's circus, an American organization, was playing in Australia a bit later and the girl was apprenticed to this circus. Here she learned to ride and to jump through paper hoops and to do the rest of the things expected of equestriennes. When she was 18 years old she married Edward Yeamans, a clown with the circus.
After that Mrs. Yeamans and her husband appeared in circus in Java and Singapore and lived for a year in Hongkong. In 1865 they came to America, first appearing in California, then touring the middle West, and some two years later reached New York . . .
Mrs. Yeamans brought her parents to this county from Australia in 1872. Her father died here in 1882 and her mother in 1892 . . .

YEMMERRAWANNE (YAMMROWENEY)

Indigenous singer, ? songmaker

Born c. 1774/5
Departed Sydney, NSW, 11 December 1792 (per Atlantic, for England)
Died Eltham, Kent, England, 18 May 1794, aged c.19

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

Documentation:

Eltham Parish Church, Kent, England, burial register, 21 May 1794

May 21. Yemmorravonyea Kebarrah, a Native of New South Wales, died May 18 1794, supposed to be aged 19 years, at the house of Mr. Edward Kent.

Musical source:

The song, Barrabula, as sung by the two visiting Sydney men, Bennelong and Yemmerrawanne, in London, England, in 1793, was taken down in musical notation and later arranged and published by Edward Jones.

A SONG OF THE NATIVES OF NEW SOUTH WALES; Which was written down from the Singing of BENELONG, and YAM-ROWENY, the two Chiefs, who were brought to England some years ago from Botany Bay, by Governor Phillips [sic]. The subject of the Song, is in praise of their Lovers; and when they Sang, it seem'd indispensible to them to have two sticks, one in each hand to beat time with the Tune; one end of the left stick rested on the ground, while the other in the right hand was used to beat against it, according to the time of the notes.

Edward Jones, Musical curiosities; or, a selection of the most characteristic national songs, and airs; many of which were never before published: consisting of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Danish, Lapland, Malabar, New South Wales, French, Italian, Swiss, and particularly some English and Scotch national melodies, to which are added, variations for the harp, or the piano-forte, and most humbly inscribed, by permission, to her royal highness the princess Charlotte of Wales . . . (London: Printed for the author, 1811), 15 (music and words)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/497313581 

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16450109 

Facsimile above (exemplar London, British Library, R.M.13.f.5):

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=E0PIa25UCMAC&pg=PT96 (PREVIEW)

See main entry on this source, with full documentation:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/checklist-indigenous-music-1.php#002 

Bibliography and resources:

"IN MEMORY OF YEMMERRAWANNIE", The Register (24 April 1914), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58499993

Jack Brook, "The forlorn hope: Bennelong and Yemmerrawannie go to England", Australian Aboriginal Studies (2001/1), 36-47

https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A82259106/AONE?u=usyd&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=616a6d2c (PAYWALL)

Keith Vincent Smith, "1793: A Song of the Natives of New South Wales", eBLJ (Electronic British Library Journal) (2011, Article 14), 1-7

http://www.bl.uk/eblj/2011articles/pdf/ebljarticle142011.pdf (ONLINE/DIGITISED)

YEMS, James (James YEMS; J. YEMS; Mr. YEMS)

Amateur musician, vocalist, glee singer, publican, auctioneer, mason, politician

Born ? Southwark, Surrey, England, 25 August 1813; baptised St. George the Martyr, Southwark, 14 November 1813
Arrived Wellington, NZ, 24 May 1841 (per Lord William Bentinck, from England)
Married Letitia ? (d. 1876), ? NZ, before April 1845
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 1845 (from New Zealand, April 1845)
Departed Adelaide, SA, 18 March 1850 (per Wild Irish Girl, for Sydney, and New Zealand)
Died New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ, 10 September 1868, aged "55"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=James+Yems+1813-1868 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

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

James Yems, New Zealand, c. 1860, with N. Reid and John Joseph Looney (ambrotype; Puke Ariki)

https://collection.pukeariki.com/objects/30048 (DIGITISED)

Documentation:

? Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. George Southwark in the county of Surrey in the year 1813; register 1813-23, page 66; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3629654:1558 (PAYWALL)

No. 527 / [1813 November] 14 / Born 25 of Aug. 1813 / James Son of / Robert [and] Elizabeth / Yems / Mint Square / Butcher . . .

"NEW PLYMOUTH [FROM A CORRESPONDENT] February 14, 1845 . . . EMIGRATION TO ADELAIDE", Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle (1 March 1845), 205

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NENZC18450301.2.5 

Mr. George has returned from Wellington, having secured a vessel to convey the persons to Adelaide who are about to leave this place; and on Monday last Mr. James Yems left this place for Wellington overland, empowered to pay the deposit money of the parties and return with the vessel.

Adelaide, SA (1845-50):

"ODD FELLOWSHIP", South Australian (7 November 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71603195 

ON Wednesday the anniversary of the Hope Lodge of the Odd Fellows' Society was celebrated by a sumptuous dinner in a new hall which has been built by Mr. Robinson, of the Free Masons' Tavern, behind his hotel. About 170 members and friends of the Order attended . . . After the cloth was removed . . . Brother Tolmer proposed "The visiting friends who did not belong to the Order."
Song - "The Smuggler King," by Mr. Yems . . .

"HOPE LODGE (ODDFELLOWS') ANNIVERSARY", Adelaide Observer (8 November 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158921104 

. . . The musical department was under the management of Mr. Bennett, a member of the lodge, whose services were gratuitous, as were thoseof his friends, Messrs. Ewens, Harward, Hornabrook, and Yems. Dr. Kent and Captain Tolmer also kindly assisted, and we may truly say, that the anniversary festivities included a concert of no mean pretension, as well as a dinner. After the cloth was removed, and Non nobis Domine sung by Dr. Kent, Messrs. Bennett, Ewens, &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Bennett (musician); Alexander Tolmer (amateur, violinist); William Ewens (vocalist); Thomas Harward (vocalist); John Hornabrook (vocalist); Benjamin Archer Kent (vocalist)

MUSIC: The smuggler king [There's a brave little barque] (by Eliza Cook and Stephen Glover)

"MR. BENNETT'S CONCERT", South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register (3 January 1846), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195933452 

We were not able to be present on the occasion of Mr. Bennett's concert; but the following from a contemporary, we are informed gives a fair account of it: -
"On Tuesday evening, Mr. Bennett, assisted by the best musical talent in the colony, gave a concert in the large room behind the Free Masons' Tavern. The concert was attended by considerably more than two hundred persons, including a large number of country gentlemen, with their families, and of the haut ton and respectability of the city. His Excellency the Governor, who was kind enough to patronge the concert, arrived shortly after eight, and the performances immediately afterwards commenced. The principal performers besides Mr. Bennett, were Mrs. A. J. Murray, Messrs. Ewens, Harward, Mitchel, Yems, and Hornabrook. Mr. Lee also gave his able assistance with the violin . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Holt Robe (governor); Georgiana Murray (pianist, vocalist); Philip Lee (violinist)

"MRS. MURRAY'S CONCERT", South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register (27 February 1847), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195934646 

The extreme heat of the weather prevented our being present at this lady's Concert on Tuesday evening. We have therefore availed ourselves of the subjoined commmunication, which has been handed to us by a gentleman who attended: -
The lovers of harmony had a rich treat in Mrs. Murray's concert. More pains had evidently been bestowed in "getting up this concert" than any have previously had in South Australia, and in any commendations we might bestow, it would be a difficult matter to individualise any of the performers, save Mrs. Murray . . . We have but one more observation to make, and we are sure our old friends Mr. Bennett, Mr. Ewens, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Harward, Mr. Yems, and Mr. Hornabrook, will join us in it - that the public have a long arrear of justice due to Mrs. Murray, which we feel confident it would be fully ratified by the audience of last evening, who, we feel assured, departed more than satisfied with their evening's recreation. Long may the spirit of song flourish in the land of our adoption, to elevate and refine our thoughts, and wean them for a few moments from thst all-engrossing worldly selfishness that is too apt to become our Graven Image in the midst of too great a superfluity of the good things of this life.

MRS. MURRAY'S CONCERT", South Australian (2 March 1847), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71607463 

. . . Among the many performers of great skill who assisted Mrs. M., we must particularize Mr. Bennett and Mr. Ewens as having equalled, if not surpassed any of their previous efforts. Mr. Witton, a new performer, was also a great acquisition. Messrs. Mitchell, Harward, Yems, and Hornabrook, sung, in their several parts, in good tune and with great taste. And altogether, we repeat, that at no former concert have we been so much pleased . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry James Witton (vocalist, composer)

"MRS. MURRAY'S CONCERT", South Australian (9 April 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71607908 

On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Murray gave another Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. She was assisted by Messrs. Bennett, Horncastle, Ewens, Mitchell, Harward, Yems, Hornabrook, Richards, father and son, and Smith; but we regretted much to perceive the miserable attendance, not more than fifty persons being present . . . We are afraid that musical taste is at a low ebb in the colony . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick William Horncastle (vocalist, pianist)

[News], South Australian Register (13 October 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543479 

The amateur performance for the benefit of the Odd fellows school came off last night in the New Queen's Theatre, which was crowded to excess, there being no less than 500 persons present . . . Mr. Deering deserves great credit for his judicious arrangement of such anomalous materials. Two glees - "Here in Cool Grot," and "Mynheer Vandunk," were sung with admirable taste by Messrs. Ewens, Mitchell, Yems, Harwood, and Hornabrook, accompanied in first-rate style by Mr. Bennett, who very kindly volunteered his able assistance on the occasion. Mr. Tolmer performed a solo on the violin with exquisite sweetness; and Mr. Thomson another on the violencello [sic] which gave full satisfaction. The proceeds of the evening were reckoned to be about £70.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Shinton Deering (actor, manager); John Charles Thompson (cellist); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

"ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE (O. F.) HOPE LODGE", South Australian (12 November 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71609827 

. . . The company were greatly indebted to Mr. Bennett, who presided at the piano, to Messrs. Ewens, Mitchell, Harward, Yems, and Hornabrook, for many delightful pieces of music, and to Br. Tolmer, for some delicious airs on the violin . . .

"DINNER TO CAPTAIN KIRSOPP, R. N., OF THE 'JUNO' STEAMER", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (23 November 1847), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37128001 

On Wednesday evening an entertainment was given at the Club House to Capt. Kirsopp, by the friends of that officer and others desirous to celebrate the commencement of steam communication with the eastern colonies of Australia. Above forty gentlemen attended . . . Messrs. Ewen, Mitchell, Yems, Harward, and Hornebrook contributed their vocal powers, and throughout the evening executed in first-rate style numerous glees appropriate to the toasts . . .
- South Australian Gazette, Nov. 13.

"BENCH OF MAGISTRATES . . . GENERAL PUBLICANS' LICENCES GRANTED", Adelaide Observer (18 March 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158925785 

. . . James Yems, Plough and Harrow, Rundle-street . . .

"ANTI-ROYALTY DEMONSTRATION", South Australian (4 August 1848), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71612038 

YESTERDAY, about a hundred and sixty gentlemen dined together, at the late stores of Messrs. Elder, in Hindley-street, to celebrate the legal extinction pf the Royalty exaction . . . The cloth being withdrawn, the Chairman gave the health of the Queen. He said that though South Australians were attached to Royalty, they were not so to a Royalty tax (laughter and cheers) . . .
Glee - "God save the Queen." Mr. Bennett presided at the piano-forte; the vocalists were Messrs. Mitchell, Yems, Harward, and Hornabrook.
The Chairman proposed "The health of the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal Family" . . .
Glee, four voices - "How should we mortals spend our days?" . . .
He proposed "The health of Sir Henry Young and his lady" . . .
Glee - "Hail, smiling morn."
The Chairman proposed the health of Colonel Robe, our late Governor . . .
Glee - "The Zephyr" . . .
"The Mining Interests, and long may they be free from obnoxious and unjust imposts" . . .
Glee - "The huge globe has enough to do" . . .
- the health of his Honor the Judge - (Great cheering).
Song, Mr. Yems - "Violets."
Mr. Paxton proposed the health of the gentlemen of the bar who had advocated the cause of the defendants in the late action - Messrs. Fisher, Gwynne, and Hanson, Drank with all honours.
Glee - "Oh Willie brew'd a peck o' maut" . . .
Mr. Stocks, senr. . . . concluded by proposing - "The success of South Australia and the Sister Colonies."
Glee - "Push the red wine about" . . .
Mr. Montefiore proposed - "Lady Young and the Ladies of. the Colony."
Glee - "Here's a health to all good lasses."
Other toasts followed, and the hilarity of the evening was kept up to a late hour.

MUSIC: "Violets" - eee also 13 March 1850 below, probably Beautiful blue violets (Rodwell)

"HOPE LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS", South Australian Register (11 November 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48728638 

. . . After the cloth was removed, Messrs. Bennett, Yems, Mitchell, Harwood, and Hornabrook chaunted the Non nobis, Domine, and then followed in quick succession the usual loyal toasts - the vocalists performing the National Anthem and other appropriate accompaniments . . . and Brother Tolmer delighted the assembly with a brilliant execution of the "Queen's March" on the violin, which was rapturously though unreasonably encored . . .

"LICENSED VICTUALLERS' SOCIETY . . . THE DINNER", South Australian Register (12 March 1849), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38449478 

The first annual festival of the Licensed Victuallers' Society was held last evening, at the Freemasons' Tavern, and a very splendid fete it was. One hundred and thirty gentlemen sat down to dinner . . .
"God save the Queen!" was splendidly sung by some gentlemen amateurs, accompanied on the grand pianoforte by Mr. Bennett.
The Chairman gave "The health of the Patron of the Parent Institution in England - Prince Albert" . . .
Glee - "Hail smiling morn!" by Messrs. Honnybrook [sic], Yems, and Mitchell . . .
Mr. William Williams, brewer . . . proposed "Prosperity to to the Licensed Victuallers of South Australia and their Society" . . .
Quartette - "Red Wine," by Messrs. Harwood, Hornabrook, Yems, and Mitchell . . .
He proposed Mr. Fisher, the Bench, and the Bar.
Song, "The Englishman," by Mr. Yems . . .
Glee, "Dame Durdon" . . .
Glee, "Willie brewed a peck o'maut;" and on this glee we may safely pronounce that more admirable vocal harmony was never produced in the colony . . .
Mr. George Stevenson . . . proposed Lady Young and the ladies of South Australia.
Song, "Violets," by Mr. Yems.
Mr. Thomas Shayle returned thanks for the ladies, and sang the "Days gone by" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Shayle (amateur vocalist)

"LICENSED VICTUALLERS' DINNER", Adelaide Times (13 March 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207115129 

. . . Air - "National Anthem," led by members of the Choral Society, with piano-forte accompaniment . . .
Song, by Mr. Yems, with accompaniment - "The true-born Englishman" . . .
Song by Mr. Yems - "Violets, blue violets" . . .

"ARRIVALS", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List [NSW] (6 April 1850), 98

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161033283 

March 31. - Wild Irish Girl, brig, Captain Stanes, from Adelaide, March 18th. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Yems, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Rowe, and Mr. Von Oosett.

New Zealand (1850-68):

[News], Nelson Evening Mail (17 September 1868), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NEM18680917.2.6 

Our Taranaki files, which reached us by the Phoebe this morning, mention the sudden death of Mr. James Yems, one of the earliest and most highly respected settlers in that province.

"DEATH OF AN OLD TARANAKI SETTLER", Wellington Independent (22 September 1868), 2

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WI18680922.2.7 

The Herald records the decease of Mr. James Yems, one of the earliest Taranaki settlers. Mr. Yems has been engaged in business for many years, and his sudden death on Thursday morning last cast a gloom over the whole community. The ranks of men who shared in the difficulties of the first years of settlement in Taranaki are now being gradually thinned; but amongst them there was not one more highly esteemed, or who will be more kindly remembered than James Yems.

"MOUNT EGMONT LODGE . . . TARAKAKI'S OLDEST MASON", Taranaki Herald (12 December 1907), 7

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TH19071212.2.64.2 

The installation ceremony in conjunction with the Mount Egmont Lodge No. 670., E. C., took place in St. Mary's Hall last night . . . During the evening there was an interesting passage of reminiscences . . . Bro. P.M. C. E. Bellringer expressed the pleasure felt at the presence of Bro. Robert Hughes - the oldest member of Mount Egmont Lodge and the oldest Freemason in Taranaki. Bro. Hughes in replying thanked the Lodge for kind references to him. As it might interest them to learn a little of the early history of the Lodge, he would mention that he was the fifth member initiated. Two of those who joined before him were William Halse and James Yems. The officers constituting the Lodge comprised John Newland (W.M.), Richard Brown, Henry Wright and William Black. All these had been members of the craft before settling in Taranaki. Owing to the scanty population the progress of the Lodge was slow . . . In speaking of the old members he wished especially to mention the late Brother Newland. His ability in the chair was most marked. He knew the ritual well and having a fine voice his delivery of the addresses to candidates was solemn and impressive, especially so in the third degree. No one could listen without feeling that Freemasonry was a noble order. On retiring from labour to refreshment Brother Newland charmed the members with his singing, his favourite song being "Bonnie Mary of Argyle." Brother Yems too used to enliven those pleasant evenings with his singing of "Simon the Cellarer." His smiling face was always pleasant to look upon. It would be illuminated with a merry twinkle, and he would set them laughing when he alluded to Margery's visit to the wine cellar. Richard Brown, too, with his funny ditties helped to make the time pass happily. "Ah!" said the speaker, "I was young in those days and could enjoy it." But those named were all gone. He hoped they were assembled in the Grand Lodge above, where he trusted all those at the present gathering would meet them in peace, love, and harmony under the Great Architect of the universe.

"AN ADVENTUROUS VOYAGE. ACROSS THE TASMAN SEA IN A 25-TON CUTTER", The Journal [Adelaide, SA] (25 January 1918), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202931006 

The death of Mrs. John Douglas, one of the pioneer settlers of Taranaki, New Zealand, revives (says The Herald) the memory of an adventurous voyage from Taranaki to Adelaide by a party of which the deceased lady was a member, over 72 years ago, in a 25-ton cutter called the Paul Jones. In Wells's "History of Taranaki," under the heading of "The Events of 1845-48," it is stated that "In April (1845) the Paul Jones sailed for Adelaide with 18 despairing settlers" . . . The term "despairing settlers" is an allusion to the desperate condition and hardness of the times that had fallen upon the settlement at New Plymouth, the culminating point of which was the heavy blow dealt the settlers by the judgment or award made by Governor Fitzroy in the dispute between the New Zealand Company and the natives over the purchase of land between the Waiwakaiho and Waitara Rivers . . . Fitzroy's award was straight against the company and the settlers, and so disastrous was its effect that everything was brought to a standstill and the abandonment of the whole settlement was gravely considered and debated. The old West Country grit however, aserted itself, and the great bulk of the settlers decided to stay on and fight it out. Numbers of others left, as Wells says, in despair, and among them were those venturesome spirits who, taking practically their lives in their hands, sailed away in April, 1845 by the cutter Paul Jones of 25 tons, Wellington (New Zealand) built. Capt. Bathe and two seamen and the following passengers: - James Yems and wife, J. Douglas and wife, W. Thompson, wife, and child; W. Hannah, wife and child; J. T. Shaw, wife and child; W. Snell, wife and child; W. Saunders sen., W. Saunders, jun., and a Mr. Barker - making 15 adults and four infants . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Guy Scholefield, Dictionary of New Zealand biography M-Addenda (Wellington: Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, 1940), 537

James Yems, Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Yems

James Yems, Find a grave

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203632851/james-yems 

Te Henui Cemetery, grave transcriptions . . . as at 2018; New Plymouth Genealogy Society

https://www.genealogynp.com/cTeHenui.html 

[425] Sacred to the memory of James Yems died 10th September 1868 aged 55 years. Also Letitia wife of the above died 19th September 1876 aged 71 years . . .

YORK FAMILY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS

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

YORK, John (John YORK, senior)

Musical instrument maker

Born Tipton (near Birmingham), Staffordshire, England, 1834
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17 February 1884 (per S.S. Duke of Sutherland, from London)
Died Carlton, VIC, 6 July 1898

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

YORK, John (John YORK, junior)

Musical instrument maker, bandmaster

Born 1859
Arrived Sydney, NSW, August 1885
Died Sydney, 5 January 1910, aged 51

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

YORK, John Thomas (John Thomas YORK; Tom YORK)

Musical instrument maker

Born 1880
Died 6 October 1918

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 January 1884), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13553664 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER (Brass), - The Advertiser, who will arrive in Sydney per the s.s. Duke of Sutherland, due about the 15th January, will be glad to place his services at the disposal of anyone requiring such in the above trade.
Letters to be addressed to John York, general Post Office, till called for.

"The Parramatta Model Band", The Cumberland Argus (26 October 1895), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article85653770

An interesting presentation in connection with the Parramatta Model Band, took place on Saturday evening, when Mr. John York, junior, of Regent street, Sydney, was presented with an illuminated address from the band in recognition of the assistance he had at various times rendered. The address was a masterpiece from the brush of Mr. A. Tetley, of Granville. In one corner was a representation of the little bandstand in Alfred Square, and opposite was a lyre and at the top of the scroll were several bars of the music of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." The address read as follows: -

"To John York, junior, Sydney. Dear sir, we, the members of the Parramatta Model Band, recognising the many favors we have been the recipients of from you, our generous benefactor, have much pleasure in tendering our sincerest thanks for the great assistance you have from time to time placed at our disposal, with that unselfish and open hand and heart which denote the true philanthropist. It is our earnest desire that you may continue to be encompassed with health, happiness, and every success in business. Signed on behalf of the Parramatta Model Band, R. Albury, hon. Sec., October 19, 1895."

On leaving the train at Redfern the band struck up and played up to Mr. York's door. Then the presentation was made by Bandmaster O'Shea and the recipient feelingly responded. The visitors were then escorted to Mr. York's band-room where they spent a merry evening. The presentation was arranged on the quiet, and Mr. York was completely taken by surprise.

[Advertisement], The Age (22 April 1898), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191476685 

BRASS Musical Instrument Maker; all kinds bought, sold, exchanged. Original John York, 23 Madeline-st., Carlton.

"DEATHS", Evening News (5 January 1910), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116059977 

YQRK.- January 5, 1910, at his residence, 53 George Street west, City. John York, Brass Musical Instrument Maker, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth Ann York, aged 51 years.

"ABOUT PEOPLE", The Sunday Sun (9 January 1910), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226884685 

Mr. John York, the well-known maker and repairer of brass musical instruments, died during the week. Mr. York was an identity of George-street west, and was associated with brass bands all over the State.

Bibliography and resources:

Andrew Evans, "Playing on: John York and the Sydney Brass Musical Instrument Factory", Sydney journal 4/1 (2013), 66-85

http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/sydney_journal/issue/view/231 (DIGITISED)

YORKEY, Mr. (Mr. YORKEY)

Bass vocalist, choir singer

Active Launceston, VDL (TAS), 1848

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

Documentation:

"EASTER FESTIVAL", The Cornwall Chronicle (26 April 1838), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65980473 

The most attractive entertainment in the District, on Monday, was the Grand Festival, at the new building near St. Joseph's Church, intended for the use of the Catholic Schools. It having been intimated that, in addition to the "creature comforts" provided for the occasion, there would be a treat of no ordinary character for the votaries of good music - vocal and instrumental - and that the profits of the Festival would be devoted to the School Building Fund . . . During the evening, there was likewise a pleasing variety of vocal performances, which elicited much applause . . . Mr. Yorkey's bass solo, "the Wolf," was deservedly encored. His powers of intonation are well-known, and he must be a very serviceable member of St. Joseph's choir. In the several glees, too, Mr. Yorkey, as also a little boy (McIvre) [McIver] of very promising musical talent, rendered valuable assistance. "The Red Cross Knights," "Of all the Brave Birds," and a glee and chorus "Come unto those Yellow Sands," were sung in a very pleasing style, as was also the finale, "God save the Queen." Mr. Leffler presided at the piano-forte, with his accustomed ability . . .

MUSIC: The wolf (Shield)

YOULE, Joseph (Joseph YOULE; Mr. J. YOULE; Mr. YOULE; Joe YOULE)

Vocalist, comedian, delineator

Born London, England, c. 1826
Active Mount Blackwook, VIC, by December 1855
Died Ballarat, VIC, November 1872, aged "46"

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

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

Documentation:

MINING INTELLIGENCE. MOUNT BLACKWOOD [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT] 22nd December . . . AMUSEMENT", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (1 January 1856), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154861585 

The amusements of Mount Blackwood are becoming less every week. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, who have been staring here the last three months, and delighting the inhabitants with their rare vocal abilities, had a farewell benefit on Wednesday last, under the patronage of the Warden, Mr. McKenzie, which was numerously and very respectably attended. Mrs. Vincent was encored in several of her most favorite songs, which were given with that simplicity of expression and feeling which charmed the ears of all present. We shall miss the company of these pleasing vocalists for some time to come. Mr. Youle, the inimical perdonator of Negro character and comic singer, takes a benefit next week at Briggs's Hotel; we may expect a rare treat that evening, and there is no doubt he will have a crowded house.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rimmer Vincent (pianist) and wife (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Age (18 January 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154859897 

ASTLEY'S AMPHITIIEARE. - Fleury's celebrated Band. Musical Entertainment. On and after Saturday evening next a grand Musical Entertainment will be given in the above Amphitheatre, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely. Dancing, as usual, at half-past 9. Engagement of Mrs. Vincent, Mr. Youle and Mr J. R. Vincent, who will give a musical treat, rarely met with in the colonies. Admission 1s; Boxes 2s 6d. Pianist, Mr. J. R. Vincent. Sole Lessee, M. FLEURY

ASSOCIATIONS: Achille Fleury (violinist, conductor, proprietor)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (22 February 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4831375 

NATIONAL CONCERT SALOON. - Mrs. Vincent and Mr. Youle will sing their admired Comic Duets This Evening.
. . . Mr. Cassidy will introduce " The Ratcatcher's Daughter," "Robinson Crusoe," &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James W. Cassidy (comic vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4832822 

LOST, a POCKET-BOOK in the Sandridge-road on Monday evening, containing Letters, Memoranda, &c. Any one bringing it to J. Youle, Ship Hotel, Sandridge, will be Rewarded for their trouble.

[Advertisement], The Argus (31 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834256 

NATIONAL HOTEL, Bourke-street east. IMMENSE ATTRACTION!
Re-Engagement of Mrs. VINCENT and Mr. YOULE, Who will appear Every Evening, in their celebrated Comic Duets, &c.
Also Mr. CASSIDY, the eminent Serio-Comic Vocalist.
Mr. McDONNALD, the renowned Scotch Ballad Singer.
And Mr. POWER, the well-known Baritone.
Pianist and Musical Director: Mr. J. R. VINCENT.
Decidedly the Best Entertainment given in the Colonies.
Admission Free.

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 June 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7131274 

NATIONAL HOTEL MUSIC HALL. Proprietor, William Hutchinson.
- The best Entertainment in the colony, supported by the following celebrated artistes:-
Mrs. Vincent, Mr. Bardini. Mr. McDonald, Mr. Youle, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Rignald.
Mr. J. R. Vincent, pianist.

"MARYBOROUGH (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Monday, August 11 . . . OUR AMUSEMENTS", The Argus (16 August 1856), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7134989 

We are much indebted to Messrs. Geitner and Wilson, of the McIvor Hotel, Maryborough, for providing us with a great treat in the shape of a really rational and highly entertaining series of concerts in the new and splendid concert-hall, they having procured the services of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Mr. Youle (the justly celebrated comic singer), who are nightly performing to delighted and crowded audiences. The solos, duets, and trios, sentimental and otherwise, rendered by this talented and useful company cannot fail to gratify any audience.

"CRESWICK . . . COLLIER'S HOTEL", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (6 December 1856), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66040048 

A small but highly talented company have been singing this week at Collier's Theatre. It consists of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, and Mr. Youle. Mr. Vincent performs on the piano in a masterly manner, and sings Russell's songs with powerful effect. This gentleman has not only a splendid musical voice, but every word of all his beautiful songs is distinctly articulated. His style of singing "They are Coming," "The Slave Ship," and "Land, Land, Land," I have never heard equalled on these diggings, and drew down most deservedly the rapturous applause of a respectable audience. Mrs. Vincent can sing an Irish song well, and a Scotch song exceedingly well; but it is in the comic line that this lady really excels. She along with Mr. Youle kept us roaring with laughter, especially in the duet of "The Cadging Gypsies," Mrs. V. being just the sort of fascinating little Egyptian a man would like to have his fortune told by pretty often. Mr. Youle is a comic singer of the first water, and in his descriptive characters can manage successfully to imitate anybody and everybody, from a solemn sour-looking old gentleman, mourning for his Barbara Allen, to a not over nice-looking member of the female sex, rejoicing at the discovery of her gutter-loving child. Saturday night will be the last of their performing here, as they have an engagement at Ballarat early next week.

[Advertisement], The Star (18 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66041347 

METROPOLITAN GOLD FIELD. GRAND GIFT ENTERPRISE.
STAR CONCERT-HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 18 . . . SECOND GRAND GALA NIGHT.
MISKA HAUSER; MADAME LEON NAEJ; OTTO LINDEN,
MRS. VINCENT, MR. YOULE & MR VINCENT. .
Pianists : Messrs. Vincent and Linden . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violinist); Madame Leon Naej (vocalist); Otto Linden (pianist)

"COUNTY COURT OF BUNINYONG AND BALLARAT . . . Vincent v. Fleury de Recuillon", The Star (21 March 1857), 3

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

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.
It appeared that the plaintiff, his wife, and Mr. Youle had been engaged under a written agreement, and had received £14.
The plaintiff denied that he had agreed to take £14 in full satisfaction of all demands.
Mr. Wigley having addressed the assessors, called -
The defendant, who stated that after he engaged the plaintiff and his wife the attendance at his concerts in Melbourne, which had hitherto been good, fell off.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Mr. Youle always sung the same songs, and the public got sick of them.
His Honor - Then it would have been cheaper to buy a musical box, and have laid it on the table.
Examination continued - The plaintiff had charged £2 10s. for an extra performance.
This was on a night when all the musicians played free of charge for the benefit of defendant, as the concerts turned out badly; the other musicians took half their wages.
Cross-examined by Mr Cope, - Although the public did not like the singing of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Mr. Youle, they performed for his benefit, but he lost by that.
They were encored but by defendant and his band, not by the public.
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 [? Feuillon] 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.

"Albert Theatre", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (6 May 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197085408 

This evening a concert of a very attractive character will be given at this theatre. The artistes are Mrs. Vincent, Mr. Youle, Mr. Vincent, and Mr. Harry Cook. The programme comprises scenas, songs, duets, and characteristic dances. The artists have gained a good reputation on other gold fields. It is their first appearance in Castlemaine.

ASSOCIATIONS: Harry Cook (dancer)

"TARRANGOWER [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]", Mount Alexander Mail (22 May 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197087180 

The entertainments at the Kangaroo caterred for by Mr., Mrs. Vincent, and Mr. Youle, were A1. Mrs. Vincent's "Bonnie Dundee" was rapturously encored. Mrs. V. sings ballads and scenas with much taste; her comic duets, in which she is accompanied by Mr. Youle, are inimitable. The applause that followed the "Wandering ballad singers" and the "Strolling gypsies" was absolutely deafening. Mr. Youle s "Doctor's boy" and "Lazy society" exercised the risible faculties of the audience. Mr. Vincent's "Land ho!" "Slave ship" "Long parted have we been," are alone worth the price charged for the entire entertainment. These artistes intend giving another entertainment on Saturday. Mr. Ellis has added to the attractions of his concert room by the acquisition of a magnificently-toned piano-forte.

[Advertisement], Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (18 August 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253585393 

TO PROPRIETORS OF CONCERT ROOMS, &c. MRS. VINCENT, MR. YOULE, and Mr. J. R. VINCENT, are now Open for an Engagement, This talented Company are acknowledged by the Press to be unequalled, as a Trio, in the colonies. Address: J. Youle, Sportsman's Arms, Russel st., Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (9 November 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141707 

TILKE'S CITY CONCERT HALL . . .
Mr. Tilke . . . has succeeded in making ENGAGEMENTS with the following talented artistes -
Mrs. Vincent; soprano; Mrs. Williams, comic; Mr. Shepherd, baritone; Mr. Youle, comic;
Mr. McDonald, tenore; Messrs. Keely and Anderson, the celebrated bagpipe-players and Messrs. Reeves and Huntley, serenaders.
Pianist and Musical Director, Mr. J. R. Vincent.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Tilke (proprietor); James McDonald (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (24 March 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7148580 

MR. J. YOUKE [sic], the unrivalled serio-comic and buffo VOCALIST, Is now OPEN for an ENGAGEMENT.
Can produce a bill unequalled by any in the colony. Exford Arms, Russell-street.

"AMUSEMENTS . . . THE STAR HOTEL", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (15 August 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66054686 

This place of amusement has recently been reopened with many additional novelties, and among the artistes who are engaged to appear nightly, are Miss Sutherland and Mr. J. Youle. On Saturday night the place was rather crowded; and the audience were treated to a variety of comic songs, besides music, dancing, and the usual stock acting of similar establishments.

[Advertisement], The Star (10 June 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66339807 

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. Complimentary Benefit to MR. W. MATHER, (Leader of the Orchestra at the Charlie),
Who has sustained great losses by the late fire, will take place on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 12th JUNE . . .
with the following artistes, who have kindly given their services . . .
Mr. Llewellyn Thomas, The celebrated Welsh harpist, will perform one of his favorite solos.
Mr. J. Youle, Mr. J. Cowen, Mr. Leathwood, Mr. Oaten, Mr. Evans.
Pianist, by permission of Mr. Deloree, Mr. E. J. Piper . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Mather (violinist, leader); Llewellyn Thomas (harpist); Edward John Piper (pianist)

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 August 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6488283 

YOULE open for ENGAGEMENT after 21st. United States Hotel, Sandridge.

"HEATHCOTE CONCERT HALL", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser [Heathcote, VIC] (23 September 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90360600 

This popular place of amusement will be reopened on Saturday evening . . . Mr. Leslie Charles will make his reappearance, in company with Mr. J. Youle, the celebrated serio-comic singer.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (28 August 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112878359 

Mr. Morwitch's benefit at the Charlie Napier Theatre on Saturday night was very fairly patronised indeed, considering that the rain came down in torrents during a portion of the evening . . . The dramatic amusements comprised a medley of farce and burlesque, while "Court" Minstrelsy and other music and dancing helped to fill up the very liberal programme provided. Mr. T. King led the orchestra, and the ladies and gentlemen on the boards were: - Miss Melville, Miss Polly George, Madame Coli, Professor Prescott, Professor Coli, Mons. Leon, Mr Watson, Mr. Bromley, Mr J. McGee, Mr. Bendall, Signor Franconi, Mr. J. Youle, and the Court Minstrels.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas King (leader)

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 August 1866), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5771015 

JOE YOULE, Comedian, - send your address to Musicus, Charlwood's, Bourke-street. Engagement.

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 October 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5777235 

O'HALLORAN'S MUSIC-HALL. - JOE YOULE and CHARLEY WILLIAMS, comedians, please write.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Courier (8 June 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191430011 

CANTINE DES VIVANDIERES, GRAND SALOON AND FASHIONABLE LOUNGE.
OPEN EVERY EVENING With the following Artists: -
MISS CAROLE, MRS. HOLESWORTH, MR. C. VERNER,
MR. T. LLOYD, MR. G. CHRYSTAL, MR. J. YOULE,
In a Choice Selection of SONGS, DUETS, CHORUSES, &c.,
Commencing at half-past Seven. ADMISSION FREE.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Courier (19 November 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191568321 

FUNERAL NOTICE - The Friends of the late Mr. JOSEPH YOULE are respectfully invited to follow his remain to the place of interment, the Ballarat New Cemetery. The funeral procession to more from the Ballarat District Hospital, This Day, Tuesday, the 19th instant, at Four o'clock p.m. . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (22 November 1872), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219196179 

In the ESTATE of JOSEPH YOULE, Deceased.
H. I. WHITE has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at his rooms, a quantity of Household Furniture, Engraving Tools, Theatrical Wardrobe, quantity of Clothing, &c., &c. . . .

YOUNG, Emma (Emma YOUNG; Miss YOUNG) = Emma ROGERS (Mrs. George Herbert ROGERS)

Dancer, vocalist, actor

Born Devonport, England, 1815; baptised St. Andrew, Plymouth, 15 October 1815; daughter of James YOUNG (1788-1851) and Isabella Marshall FRISBY (1788-1849)

YOUNG, Charles (Charles Frederick YOUNG; Charles YOUNG; Mr. YOUNG; Charles Frederick Horace Frisbee YOUNG)

Dancer, vocalist, actor

Born Doncaster, York, England, ? 5 April 1819 / ? 1821/22; baptised Sunderland, Durham, England, 5 April 1823; son of James YOUNG (1788-1851) and Isabella Marshall FRISBY (1788-1849)
Arrived (1) Hobart, VDL (TAS), by October 1843 (? 23 September, per Sir John Byng, from Sydney)
Married Jane Eliza THOMSON, Holy Trinity, Launceston, VDL (TAS), 6 June 1845
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 24 March 1857 (per Kent, for London)
Arrived (2) Melbourne, VIC, 1861
Died Woolloomooloo, NSW, 29 January 1874, aged "52"

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Charles+Young+d1874 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1466625 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

YOUNG, Jane Eliza (Jane Elizabeth THOMSON; Miss THOMSON; Mrs. Charles YOUNG; Mrs. Jane VEZIN)

Dancer, actor

Born England, 1829; baptised Warrington, Lancashire, 27 February 1829, daughter of George THOMSON and Martha Mary THOMSON
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by 1837 (with parents)
Married (1) Charles YOUNG, Holy Trinity, Launceston, VDL (TAS), 6 June 1845
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 24 March 1857 (per Kent, for London)
Married (2) Hermann VEZIN, London, England, 1863
Died (suicide) Margate, England, 17 April 1902

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Jane+Eliza+Thomson+Young+Vezin+d1902 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

YOUNG, Fanny (Frances Mary YOUNG; Miss Fanny YOUNG; Mrs. George Washington DANIELS)

Actor, dancer, vocalist

Born London, England, 1835; baptised St, Mary, Lambeth, 31 May 1835, daughter of James YOUNG and Isabella Marshall FRISBY
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by 1837 (with parents)
Married George Washington DANIELS, Bathurst, NSW, 9 April 1856
Departed Sydney, NSW, 26 February 1864 (per Novelty, for Auckland, NZ)
Died San Francisco, USA, 6 October 1908, aged 67 [sic]

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Fanny+Young+d1908 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

Charles Young, c. mid 1860s (Davies & Co., Melbourne, photographer) (State Library of Victoria)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/128406 (DIGITISED)

Summary:

James Young (c. 1787-1851) and Isabella Marshall Frisby (1788-1849) were married at St. Leonard, Deal, Kent, on 23 June 1810. Emma Young, their second surviving child, was born in 1815, Charles Frederick, in 1823, and Frances Mary (Fanny) in 1835.

NOTE: The ABD (Rutledge 1976 below) incorrectly has it that our Miss (Jane) Thomson was born in VDL, misidentifying her with her younger sister Eliza Thomson. There is also confusion over the Charles's date of and place of birth, and parentage (compare ADB and his two obituaries below); Charles Frederick Young was born to James Young and his wife Isabella Marshall, at baptised at Sunderland, Durham, on 5 April 1823.

Some later colonial and early 20th-century accounts occasionally confuse the Youngs (above) with the Younges (arrived 1858).

Documentation:

Baptisms, Sunderland, Durham, England, 1823; England, select births and christenings database)

https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/56447470:9841 (PAYWALL)

Charles Frederick Young / 5 April 1823 / [son of] James Young [and] Isabella Marshall

[Advertisement], The Courier (12 January 1841), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2957320 

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . . on Saturday, the 16th instant, when will be produced (for the first time in this colony) the highly wrought Drama from the pen of J. T. Haines, Esq., author of My Poll and My Partner Joe, &c, called THE OCEAN OF LIFE. In which Mrs. George Thompson, from the Theatre Royal, Sydney, will make her third appearance this season; and Miss Thompson, from the same, will make her first appearance . . .

"MR. JONES'S BENEFIT" & "VICTORIA THEATRE", Colonial Times (8 February 1845), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8756110 

On Thursday evening, Mr. Young took his Benefit to a good house. The performances went off well and with spirit, and everybody seemed pleased and highly amused. Young's [REDACTED] song of Clar de Kitchen was admirable, and is the best "hit" in the song way we have yet witnessed here. Young's black fellows are, truly, inimitable, and, indeed, his acting generally is highly creditable. The Highland fling was capitally danced by Miss Thomson and Mr. Young, the Piper playing with his accustomed ability, and adding greatly to the illusion and even the harmony of the scene. May we enquire how it was that Miss J. Thomson had not a stripe of Tartan in her dress? This omission we hope will be rectified on Monday, when she dances with her younger sister. So far as the Benefits have proceeded, we are glad to find that they have been well patronised; and as the whole corps deserves reward, we sincerely hope those yet to come will experience similar good fortune.

1845, marriages solemnized in the district of Launceston; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:832839; RGD37/1/4 no 2016

https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/832839 

https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-4p285j2k (DIGITISED)

[No.] 2016 / 6th June 1845 Trinity Church / Charles Young / 24 / Gentleman / Bachelor / . . .
Jane Thomson / 16 / Lady / Spinster / . . . [witnesses] Martha Mary Thomson . . .

"MARRIED", The Cornwall Chronicle (7 June 1845), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66270489

On Friday, the 6th inst., at Trinity Church, by the Rev. W. L. Gibbon, Mr. Charles Young, comedian, to Miss Jane Thomson, both of the Olympic Theatre, Launceston.

[2 advertisements], Colonial Times [Hobart, TAS] (21 July 1846), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8758978 

"PANTHEON WARD", The Courier (26 September 1846), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2944826

Charles Young, of the Pantheon Theatre, late Music Hall, is in nomination as a candidate for public support on Monday evening next, and solicits the suffrages of all free and enlightened play going citizens.

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (17 November 1846), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8759569

DANSE LA POLKA . . . MR. & MRS. YOUNG feel great pleasure in announcing to the Ladies, Gentlemen, and Families of Hobart Town, &c., that they have just received from Mr. BARON NATHAN, (one of the most eminent professors of Dancing in London) a complete and accurate analysis of the last new POLKA COTILLON and QUADRILLES, the whole of which (in addition to the original POLKA) will be taught at their Establishment; as also will the NEW BOHEMIAN POLKA, "REDOWA" and "KALAMAIKA" . . . those who may honour them with their patronage, they may rely with confidence upon being taught the TRUE POLKA, precisely in the same style as it is now danced by the elite of England and France in the saloons of London and Paris. "Dancing contributes in a most essential degree to the preservation of health. Children weak and feeble in limb, will by this exercise imperceptibly acquire new vigour; on the other hand, when the pupil is healthy and strong, the practice of dancing will retain and encrease his strength. The early moulding of the body to the most polished attitudes, lends to youth the graceful carriage of mature age; and ease of manners once attained in early life, it is impossible to lose in after years" . . .

ASSOCIATIONSL Baron Nathan (brother of Isaac Nathan)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (25 February 1848), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8762361

"THE DUCHESS OF KENT," AT THE ANGLE OF Collins and Murray Streets (FORMERLY KEPT BY MR. ROBERT BUSH,)
CHARLES YOUNG, (Late of the Victoria Theatre),
In returning his sincere thanks to his Friends and the Public generally for the patronage they so kindly bestowed upon him in his former occupation, respectfully informs them that he has taken the above well-known Premises . . .
C. Y. begs further to intimate, that he (at the request of several friends) is about to enlarge his Establishment, for the purpose of instituting, upon the regular London principles,
Convivial and Harmonic Meetings
which will take place on the WEDNESDAY EVENING in each WEEK. The meetings will always be conducted by himself; and the fact of his having had the honor of presiding at one of the first rate and most respectable Salons in London, will vouch, he trusts, for his capabilities in that respect . . .

"CONCERT", The Courier (3 June 1848), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2968951 

Mrs. Chester's concert on Friday week last did not pass off with such eclat as will be likely to induce the cantatrice soon again to leave the peaceful shades of her rural residence to waste her notes in the murky streets of Hobart Town. But, after all, where is the blame? One singer cannot make a concert, and if the materials are wanting, the public assuredly will be wanting also. Upon the present occasion, moreover, Mrs. Chester was not insuch voice as on her previous performance. She was evidently oppressed with the attentions of Monsieur Influenza, which even the accompaniment of Herr Imberg failed to shake off. La voix could not bring out the upper G with clearness. The second part went off rather better than the first, and the duet of "When a little farm we keep" was repeated - truth obliges us to add - not on account of the composition as a piece of music, but from its enlivening qualities. The fact is, it is essentially it stage duet, and partakes of both acting and singing. This, of course, Mr. Young, who is otherwise out of his place in a concert-room, could hit off passablement bien. In his previous song of "Wanted a Governess," he gave the audience a specimen of French with a remarkable English pronunciation; but "ail's one to Dandie" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marian Maria Chester

MUSIC: Wanted a governess (Dubvourg; Parry)

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVED", The Melbourne Daily News (21 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226473217 

April 28 - Shamrock, steamer, 200 tons, Gilmore, _commander, from Launceston. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Young . . .

"A STRONG COMPANY", The Melbourne Daily News (23 April 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226472634 

Recent arrivals have so far strengthened the Melbourne corps dramntique, as to render it competent to undertake with talent, almost any dramatic production we have read or witnessed. Mr. Hydes who will to-night make his first bow to a Melhourne audience, is, we are assured, an actor of undoubted talent, and superior in his line of business, to any performer, (not excepting Coppin,) who ever trod the colonial hoards. From what we have learned from credible authorities, we believe it will he a treat to witness his abilities, which will he supported by all the advantage of novelty. The pieces he has selected for his debut, are well suited to a laughter loving audience, and enjoyed a very lengthened run in Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Young will be a great advantage to the ballet department, (an especial attraction to the Melbournites) while Mr. Young, if we remember rightly, was one of the most efficient "walking gentlemen" we have seen in the colony . . .

"THE THEATRE", The Argus (11 May 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4770716

Two additional stars have this week been added to the list, in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Young, who left many favorable impressions here during their former visit in Coppin's days. They have both undergone a very marked improvement since then, however, and now combine talents as dancers, which are quite refreshing after the way in which we have been dosed with the Chambers family, with a proficiency in light comedy parts, which we have rarely seen equalled in votaries of Terpsichore.

"THE MUSIC CLASS CONCERT", The Melbourne Daily News (14 June 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226472957 

Despite the dense fog that prevailed on Tuesday evening, and raw chill that reminded one of "England, home, and chilblains," the Mechanics' Hall was crowded by (we presume) "the rank and fashion" of the town of Melbourne. The performances throughout were good, and we think an improvement on the last. In the opening overture, the damp and cold had evidently some effect upon several instruments, but after a little practice they came up to concert pitch. Mr Young (evidently labouring under a severe cold) led off in the vocal department by singing Lover's popular song, "The four-leaved Shamrock," and got through it with very considerable success. His style is chaste and unaffeeted - his voice appears to be under good command, and of very fair register. He sang the above ballad a ilttle too slowly in time, and solemnly in manner, but still remarkably well. Why he substituted this song for "The Blighted Flower" (Balfe), named in the programme, we cannot say, especially as the latter is, in our opinion, one of the very best ballad compositions, both in words and music that Balfe or any other composer ever wrote. Well sung, it is safe of a double encore . . .

MUSIC: The four leaved shamrock (Lover); The blighted flower (Balfe)

"BILLY BARLOW AND THE COUNCIL", The Melbourne Daily News (14 November 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226321176 

On Monday evening Mr. Young, in the character of "Billy Barlow", gave a most humorous description of the late elections, and "touched up" the clique inimitably. "Mr. Nosey" and "Music" [? William Clarke] had it hot and strong. The commentary excited roars of laughter and was loudly encored. The composition of the song (Mr. Young's own) was remarkably good . . .

"MUSIC CLASS CONCERT", The Argus (7 December 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4768034 

A very well attended concert took place at the Mechanics' Institute last evening, being the seventh given by the Music Class in connexion with that institution. A most beautiful quartette of Haydn's, was performed under the auspices of Mr. Reed, of whom we made favorable mention the other day : besides several overtures, and a capital solo on the violoncello. The vocal portions of the concert consisted of a few German quartettes, and one or two songs by Mrs. Reynolds, and Mr. Young, the latter of whom sang a comic version of Cinderella, which excited great amusement.

"THE CONCERT", The Melbourne Daily News (8 December 1849), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226321489 

. . . "There [thou] art gone from my gaze," a pretty piece of slow time melody, but not suited to the singer's (Mr. Young's) voice . . . Mr. Young's song, Parry's comic romaunt of Cinderella was inimitable - the amusement created by the performance was universal. The air was a medly, and the versification witty in the extreme. Mr. Young's clear and emphntic intonation rendered it every justice.

"VICTORIA THEATRE", The Courier (27 July 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2962411

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED (HOBSON'S BAY)", The Argus (23 March 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7146677 

March 21. - Queen, s.s.s., 300 tons, Hugh McMeckan, from Launceston 20th instant; passengers, Saloon . . . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young and child, Mrs. Thomson . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", The Argus (26 March 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7146868 

March 24. - Kent, ship, 926 tons, E. B. Brine, for London. Passengers - cabin: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young and Miss Young, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Anna Maria Quin, Mr. and Mrs. Tracey and six children . . .

After 1857:

1861 English census, Middlesex, Clerkenwell, St. James, Goswell Street; UK National Archives, RG9/197

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/8767/MDXRG9_196_198-0292?pid=5393759 (PAYWALL)

31 Goswell Street / Mary Thomson / Head / 61 / Retired actress / [born] Glasgow, Scotland
Jane Young / Dau. / 39 / Actress / [born] Bath, Somersetshire . . .
Isabella Young / Grand Dau. / 12 / Scholar / [born] Australia . . .

1861 English census, Middlesex, Westminster; UK National Archives, RG9/177

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Britannia Public House / . . . Young Charles / Vicitor / Married / 40 / Comedian / [born] York Doncaster

"COURT OF PROBATE AND DIVORCE. WEDNESDAY . . . YOUNG V. YOUNG", London Evening Standard (15 May 1862), 7

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In this case Mrs. Elizabeth Young prayed for a dissolution of marriage on the ground of her husband's adultery; and the respondent, Mr. Charles Frederick Young, pleaded denying the charge. Dr. Spinks and Mr. Webster were counsel for the petitioner; and Mr. Day and Mr. Pritchard for the respondent.
Dr. Spinks, in opening the case, said that his client and her husband were known well to the theatrical profession, in which they had distinguished themselves by their abilities, and to the public who were in the habit of frequenting the West-end theatres. The marriage was a very unfortunate one, and from an early period the respondent committed acts of cruelty which at length forced the petitioner to quit his roof in 1860, and to seek the protection of her mother, with whom she had since resided. The marriage took place at Trinity Church, Launceston, in Tasmania, in June, 1846. It appeared that the husband had acquired considerable property chiefly through the professional exertions of the petitioner, which he had invested in land in Australia. The learned counsel entered at some length into the facts of the case, which are detailed in the subjoined evidence. The respondent left this countiy last year, and had since resided in Australia, but previous to his departure he had addressed a letter to his daughter, who was the only issue of the marriage, which would be submitted in the course of the evidence, and contained an admission of misconduct which be sought to palliate.

Mrs. Martha Mary Thompson. I reside at present with my daughter, Mrs. Charles Young, at 28, Upper Belgrave-place, Pimlico. I was present at her marriage. It took place in a church. I was not in the habit of attending that church myself, and cannot tell what service was used there. The marriage ceremony was an English one. I was married myself in England - at Gretna-green (laughter). After my daughter's marriage she went to Melbourne. I afterwards followed her there. The respondent's conduct was very bad to her. He constantly called her a -----, and her child a bastard. In the year 1850 she was confined of a still-born baby. About ten days after that he came home and began to "row." I expostulated with him. He was going to strike me. My daughter got up to prevent him, and he struck her down. She was constantly in the habit of hiding his razors, because he said he would be hanged for her. In 1855 I saw him paint her eye, moaning over her while he did it, and saying what a scoundrel he was. He had blacked it; and he painted it in the dressing-room at Geelong Theatre before she could appear on the stage. Five years ago we came to England on board the ship Kent; and I saw him strike her on the face at the cuddy table. All the ladies rose and left the table, taking her with them. When we got to England the respondent went to reside in Charterhouse-square, then in Cecil-street, Strand, then at 29, King-street, Holborn, then in St. John-street-road, Islington, and at other places. They were living in Newman-street when she left him. I did not live much with them after they came to London. On the 30th of January, 1860, she came to me in Margaret-street with her face covered with blood. Had spoken to the respondent about his conduct. That was when he told his daughter that he was not her father, and that her mother was any man's woman. The letter produced is in his handwriting. The following letter wst then read: -

"On board the Empress, Liverpool, May 25, 1861.
"My dear, dear Child, - When I saw you on Thursday I told you not to be surprised at a letter you would receive from me, and not to take anything to heart, but in consequence of Mr. Jerwood's (your mother's solicitor) anxious, and certainly at so late a date strange inquiries after me, and offering rewards for information (which he could not get) - I have taken what I consider a necessary step, viz., my instant departure for Melbourne. By the time you receive this I shall be hundreds of miles away; and remember that when your mother deserted me I had not been guilty of wronging her, and that the crimes I may have committed were crimes of head not of heart. I have suffered, and must still suffer. My name has been blackened fearfully here, and in Australia too. Oh, Dolly, I think your mother might have forgiven me; and if she only knew what my feelings were towards her she would pity my wretched state. No matter, I suppose I must follow out my doom - 'Man proposes, but God disposes.' Remember me to her, and say, 'Well, mother, if you cannot forgive my father, say God speed him on his voyage.' And now, my dear child, farewell, perhaps for a long time; but if God spares my life I hope to see you again. God bless and preserve you to be a good woman, and I hope a comfort to your mother.
"Your affectionate father,
"CHARLES YOUNG."

Cross-examined. - I followed my daughter and her husband to Melbourne some time after the marriage, say about three or four months. They returned with me to Hobart Town, and we lived together occasionally. I remained with them at Hobart Town for a few months with the consent of Mr. Young, and I never lived with them without his consent. He was very jealous of my daughter, but she never expressed any jealousy of him.
Sir C. Cresswell. - I do not understand the object of this question. There is no recrimination pleaded by the respondent.
Witness, in continuation. - My daughter had an engagement at the theatre at Hobart Town, and when he did not fetch her home she returned by herself. She did not come home with a gentleman named Ross. She came to me on the 30th of January, 1860, with her face covered with blood. She said she had thrown a candlestick at her husband, but that her provocation had been very great. He was going to strike her, and asked her which of her men had seen her home. He afterwards struck her. He was then receiving a salary at the St. James's Theatre, but I do not know how much. I should think it was about 6/- a week. My daughter was earning 11/- a week.
Re-examined. - On the 30th of January, when she came to me, I had been previously at her place, and was waiting for her return. I heard a cab come to the door, and shortly after another, and I heard footsteps going up stairs. I then heard a scream. I went to Mr. Cooper, who was in bed, and begged of him to go up, or that Mr. Young would kill my daughter. I waited in the passage until she was released from him. She told me that she took a cab and followed him to a house in Raymond-buildings, Grays-inn. I there found him in company with Miss Soward. That is all I know. He came after her to my lodgings. I am in the habit of accompanying her to the theatre.

The Rev. Frederick Shum Batchelor was examined, in order to prove the validity of the marriage. He said that be was chaplain to the Millbank Penitentiary, and officiated as a clergyman at Tasmania, where be frequently performed marriages. Trinity Church was a Church of England place of worship, and he believed the clergyman was a member of the same Church.

Mrs. Young, the petitioner, was next examined. - I became first acquainted with my husband in 1844. I was then 14 years of age, and engaged as a dancer at the Victoria Theatre, in Melbourne. We were married two months afterwards at Launceston, and immediately after the ceremony we went to live at Melbourne, where we both performed. We remained there about six months. After that we went to Hobart Town, where we remained about two years. Mr. Young behaved very well for about twelve months after our marriage. I cannot remember the date of the first time be struck me. The first time I remember was in 1848, while we were staying at the Duchess of Kent Hotel, Hobart Town, of which he was the keeper at the time. My first child was born in November, 1846. On one occasion, about that time, he came home after the bouse was closed. There was a gentleman taking refreshment in the house at the time. Mr. Young said he had caught me at last. He then struck me violently about the head and face and went out of the house threatening to destroy himself. I followed him and persuaded him to come back. I was in the family-way at the time, and I had a miscarriage a few days afterwards. In 1849 I was residing at the Red Lion, Melbourne. We were not keeping that hotel. During that time he used violence to me on several occasions. One night he came home and I had been sitting up for him until three o'clock in order to see him. He had a sword-stick in his hand, the blade of which was covered with blood, or something like it. He said he had just killed Mr. Bellford, and that he intended to kill me during the night. He then knocked me on to the bed. We went to Hope Cottages, in Melbourne, after we left the Red Lion, and were living there in 1850. While remaining there I was confined of a still-born child. About ten or eleven days afterwards he came home late one night and my mother expostulated with him. He endeavoured to strike her. I took hold of his arm to prevent him, and he struck me on the head and knocked me on the sofa. I was ill afterwards, and he sent for a doctor. That gentleman in my hearing asked him how it was that I was so much worse than on the previous day. He said it was his fault, that he had been drinking the night before and ill-used me, and he cried to the doctor. He used to drink excessively, and when not under the influence of drink he was very kind to me. From Hope Cottages we went to King-street, Melbourne. I remember on one occasion being at home one night, and about two or three o'clock in the morning he brought some one home with him. On that occasion he struck me on the back, and said he would "smash me." I took my child out of the bed, and ran out of the house with the intention of taking refuge at the Red Lion Hotel. He followed me and knocked me down in the street with my child in my arms. We afterwards went to Hobart Town, and resided at Liverpool-street. He quarrelled with me there about a gentleman named Ross. I knew this gentleman and his wife, and by Mr. Young's permission went to take tea with them. Mr. Ross returned a part of the way with me. When I got home I found Mr. Young watching outside the gate. He said he wondered Mr. Ross had not seen me home. I said he had seen me a part of the way, but that his wife was ill and I did not wish to detain him. He said Mr. Ross was afraid of facing him after what had taken place. He took my bonnet off my head and kicked me. He was always expressing himself jealous of me with somebody. He used to question me as to whom I had seen every day, and what they had said, and he always made me kiss the Bible as to the truth of what I stated. When I was at Geelong I remember his giving me a black eye. I had to perform that night, and he came to the dressing-room and painted my eye over. I remember in 1854 his coming to his brother's, Mr. Edwin Young. I was then in bed with Mrs. Young, and it was about two o'clock in the morning. He came into the room and dragged me out of bed and threw me on the floor. His brother turned him out of the house, and said I should not go home with him wunless he could treat me better. I had been waiting at the house for him to fetch me. I came to England in the summer of 1857. I remember while we were on our voyage his slapping me in the face at the cuddy table. In January, 1858, I had an engagement at Sadlers' Wells, and we lived at 121, St. John-street-road, Islington, where we remained six months. During that time he used several acts of violence towards me. One night he came to the theatre, and saw me leaving with my aunt, Mrs. Reed. He followed us home, and because I had on a thicker veil thaa usual, be said I had it on to conceal myself, and that I had been keeping an appointment with Mr. Bellford. My auut expostulated with him, and he said, "Mrs. Reed, your niece is a -----." When I went to bed he shook me and made me stand an hour before him and take oath after oath that I had not had any improper connection with Mr. Bellford. In June, 1858, I had an engagement at the Haymarket Theatre, and we went to reside at King-street, Holborn. While there I recollect his knocking me down through jealousy of some one, and he hurt my arm against the door. He was constantly saying that he would be hanged for me, and that he would smash me. In August, 1859, I was on an engagement at Liverpool, and a quarrel took place between us in consequence of his jealousy of whom I did not know. He squeezed me by the throat and threw me on the sofa and struck me. We afterwards lived in Newman-street, Oxford-street. I then had an engagement at the Princess's and one at St. James's. On one occasion he put his fist in my face and blacked my features, and said I ought to take one of my men with me as my bully. (Having admitted that she threw the candlestick at the respondent, after which he gave her two blows on the head, she said) - I went down stairs to pay the cabman who brought me home. When I returned up stairs he struck me and I became insensible. When I recovered consciousness I was in the drawing-room bleeding, my bonnet was flattened on my face, and my veil was saturated with blood (sensation in the court). I could scarcely stand, but endeavoured to leave the room ; he would not allow me, saying "That if I attempted to do so be would rip me open." He locked door and went into the bed-room. The key being in the door I opened it quietly, and went down stairs. I went to my mother, in Margaret-street, where I have since resided, except during a fortnight's absence in Glasgow. The morning after leaving Mr. Young I went to his lodgings and asked him to give me the keys of my drawers, as I wanted to change my dress. He refused, and said I might get a separation.
In cross-examination the Witness said that she had taught dancing for a short time at Hobart Town, and with the exception of that time she had been on the stage since her marriage. She had received larger salaries since she came to England than she had done previously. She and her husband were engaged together until she came to this country; when they had separate engagements. The gentleman in whose company her husband found her on the occasion she mentioned, was his wine and spirit merchant.

Mrs. Edwin Young and another witness, at whose father's house the parties resided, gave evidence in support of the cruelty alleged.

Mrs. Eliza Sexton, of 4, Blomfield-place, Pimlico, deposed to Mr. Young having resided at her house, in company with a female, who was not Mrs. Young, in 1860. They lived together as man and wife, and the female gave birth to a child at her house. She knew the gentleman was Mr. Charles Young, because she saw him perform at the St. James's Theatre. The piece was Next Door, and his part was Jack Skylark (laughter).

Mr. Richard Cockerel, prompter at the St. James's Theatre, proved that Mr. Young was engaged there at the time to which the last witness referred, and that nobody else played the part of Jack Skylark at that theatre. This closed the petitioner's case. Mr. Day said that it was unfortunate that in the absence of the respondent, they were left entirely in the hands of the witnesses examined for the petitioner. After that evidence he could not resist the case any longer, and he was not going to call witnesses. He submitted, however, that the cruelty was not of a character to render cohabitation dangerous.
Sir C. Cresswell - Oh, I am certainly of opinion it is.
Mr. Day then contended that there had been undue delay between the separation and the filing of the petition, and that proceedings should have been commenced while his client was in this country. He urged also that there was proof of a valid marriage, and that the parties were not domiciled in England, and therefore not within the jurisdiction of the Court.
Sir C. Cresswell expressed himself of an entirely different opinion, and pronounced the decree nisi with costs.
The court was crowded during the trial, and amongst those present were several members of the theatrical profession.

ASSOCIATIONS: "Gretna Green weddings"; from 1754, when it became illegal to marry if underaged without parental consent, English couples obtained legal marriages ("anvil weddings") at a blacksmith's shop in the Scottish town of Gretna Green; also became a term for underage marriages generally

"DEATH OF MR. CHAS. YOUNG", The Argus (30 January 1874), 6

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A telegram from Sydney announces the death of Mr. Charles Young, the actor. It was only a fortnight ago that the news came of his having been confined in a lunatic asylum. It is a melancholy end to a long, and for some time a distinguished, career on the stage. Mr. Young was a native of Doncaster, and was born on the 5th April, 1823. He was therefore at the time of his death in his 51st year. It may be said that he was cradled in the theatrical profession, being the eldest son of James and Isabella Young, who for many years led the business in Tate Wilkinson's celebrated York circuit. The subject of the present sketch, developed great dramatic talent at an age when most children are in the nursery, and, being tutored by his parents, made his first bow to a British audience in the characters of Little Pickle in the "Spoiled Child," and Young Norval in Horne's tragedy of "Douglas." He was very successful, and subsequently in his father's circuit played a round of characters suitable to his years, embracing all the celebrated Master Burke's parts. His family having removed to London in 1833, for five or six years Young became a great favourite at the Royal Surrey Theatre, at that time conducted by Mr. Osbaldiston, and subsequently by Mr. Davidge. Among the original parts the late Mr. Young performed at that period may be mentioned Noah Claypole in a dramatised version of Charles Dickens's celebrated novel of Oliver Twist. This assumption met with unqualified praise from the gifted novelist himself, no small incentive to a young beginner. Through admiration of the illustrious British tar, the late T. P. Cooke (at that time the bright particular star of nautical dramas), Master Charles Young imbibed a passion for the sea, and the next four or five years of his life were spent in the navy and mercantile marine. To this training he has said he owed his proficiency in nautical parts. A disposition to roam seems to have taken possession of him at this period of his career, and we find that in 1843 he arrived in Australia, in the capacity of second officer of his ship. In this colony (Victoria) he met with his sister (the late Mrs. G. H. Rogers), who had but lately married the comedian of that name. This determined his future prospects, he resolved to become a colonist, and once more assumed the sock and buskin. He went to Hobart Town, where he made his first appearance at the Victoria Theatre, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, in the character of Melcthal, in "William Tell," the leading part being sustained by an eminent tragedian of the day, the late Mr. Nesbitt. His rising popularity attracted the notice of Mr. George Coppin, the lessee of the Queen's Theatre, Melbourne, by whom he was engaged on satisfactory terms. Of this establishment - so popular in the early days of the gold fever - he subsequently, in conjunction with another Australian favourite, Mr. J. P. Hydes, became manager. It was at the Queen's Theatre that Mrs. Charles Young, now Mrs. Herman Vezin, first became known to the Victorian public, At that time and for many years after, Mr. Young held a foremost place as a low comedian and burlesque actor, and he probably at one time or other played in every theatre in Australia. In the early part of 1857 Mr. and Mrs. Young went to England, and after some little time they obtained foremost places on the London stage - Mrs. Young as a leading lady in performances of the highest class, and Mr. Young more especially in burlesque parts. Of these he had several written expressly for him, and his acting in them obtained the most favourable mention in all the journals of the time. Indeed, he seemed to be on the highway to fame and fortune when unhappy domestic differences arose between him and Mrs. Young, the result being their separation, his return to this colony, and the eventual obtainment by Mrs. Young of a divorce. Mr. Young never recovered this blow, for rash, impulsive, and eccentric as he was, he had always entertained the strongest affection for his wife, and he always spoke of her in terms of the fondest regret. Since his return to Australia he had fulfilled a good many engagements in Melbourne, but had latterly resided in Sydney, where his appearances on the stage had gradually become somewhat fitful. His last appearance in Melbourne was during the management of Mr. Bayless at the Princess's, in the latter part of 1871, when he left somewhat abruptly before the season was well advanced. He was an excellent actor, and before his period of decadence had begun to be obvious, was justly considered a very finished and artistic one. He entered thoroughly into the humour of the parts he played, and always carried his audience with him. His long experience gave him a great knowledge of stage business, which he used with the best effect. His range of ability was considerable, and he possessed very great power in the representation of such parts as blend the tragic with the comic elements. He was at one time a vocalist of no mean order, and he had perhaps one of the best falsetto voices for imitating feminine tones of any actor we have had in this part of the world. In private he was a genial, warm-hearted, impulsive man, sometimes a little carried away by his feelings, but essentially good-natured and good-hearted. We may pity and pardon his faults, because he suffered the most from them. As one of the pioneers of the drama in Australia, he will always be well remembered, and the many thousands whom he has so often amused will be sorry to think how sadly and mournfully his latter days were clouded with misfortune and loss of reason.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 January 1874), 1

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On the 29th instant, at his residence, Museum Hotel, William-street, Woolloomooloo, at 3 a.m., after a long and painful illness, CHARLES F. H. F. YOUNG, comedian, aged 52.

"THE LATE CHARLES YOUNG, COMEDIAN", Illustrated Sydney News (28 February 1874), 10

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By the death of this gentleman, which event took place at his residence, the Museum Hotel, William-street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, on : Thursday, the 29th January, 1874, the stage has lost one of its bright particular stars. Mr. Charles Horace Frisbee Young was born in the city of Doncaster, England, 5th April, in the year 1819. His parents, James and Isabella Young, followed the profession of the drama, being well-known in the York Circuit . . . Subsequently, his younger sister Miss Fanny Young (now the wife of Mr. Daniels), came to the colonies, and her career, in burlesque especially, was of the most brilliant character. She is now in the United States . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (10 March 1874), 1

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TO THE THEATRICAL PROFESSION, &c.- For SALE, the LIBRARY, consisting of 700 Standard Plays, Munuscript and other music, of the late Charles Young, comedian. Apply Museum Hotel, Woolloomooloo.

"ABOUT PEOPLE", The Age (5 June 1902), 4

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Comparatively few playgoers in Melbourne will remember Mrs. Hermann Vezin, who has just died, at an advanced age, at Margate, in Kent, of grief, it is said, occasioned by the loss of her only daughter by her first husband. She was a native of Tasmania, and as Miss Thompson took to the stage in very early life and acquired some local celebrity as a dancer. A lad named Charles Young, who had been call boy at the Surrey Theatre, in Southwark, engaged himself as cabin boy on board a vessel bound to Hobart, where he remained, and, obtaining employment in the theatre there, eventually developed into a most capable and versatile actor. He fell in love with Miss Thompson, who was only fourteen at the time, and not long afterwards the very young couple married. She, too, became an exceedingly clever actress, and when Mr. George Coppin was organising a company for Melbourne, he engaged the two Youngs, her mother and her brother-in-law, Mr. Rogers, the Farren of the Australian stage, and they all made their first appearance in this city at the Queen's Theatre, now a factory, in Queen-street. This was in June, 1845, when three pieces, one of them The Lady of Lyons, two songs and three dances, were given in the same evening. Mrs. Charles Young rose very rapidly in her profession, and in parts like Celia and Hero, Pauline Deschapelles, Helen in the Hunchback, Herminie in Love's Sacrifice, and the Dot of Charles Dickens, she was truly admirable. She remained in Australia until the year 1857, when she repaired to England, where she made for herself a leading position on the London stage, and was ranked as the equal of Miss Ellen Terry in Shakspearian parts. She afterwards married Mr. Hermann Vezin, the celebrated actor, and on her retirement from the theatre, she engaged in the work of teaching the art of which she had become so accomplished an exponent to young beginners in her own profession.

England, national probate calendar, 1902; Principal Probate Registry

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VEZIN Jane Elizabeth of 16 Dartmouth Park-road Highgate-road Middlesex (wife of Hermann Vezin) died 17 April 1902 at Beresford-house Norfolk-road Margate probate London 14 May to Henry Francis Gilmour gentleman and Fanny Heywood spinster Effects £3329 14s. 1d.

"MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (7 June 1902), 1450

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The English mail brought news of the death of Mrs. Herman Vezin, wife of the well-known actor, and herself a notable and highly esteemed figure of the English stage, from active performance on which she retired 25 years ago. As Mrs. Charles Young she was well known to Australian theatregoers, and was immensely popular. The dramatic critic of "The Sphere" says that "Mrs. Vezin" obtained much praise in Australia as a player of serious parts before making her first appearance in London. This was so long ago as September 15, 1857, when she acted Julia in "The Hunchback," at Sadler's Wells . . .

"DEATHS", San Francisco Call (9 October 1908), 13

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YOUNG - In this city, October 6, 1908, Fanny Young, beloved mother of George J. Daniels, Charles H. Daniels, Mrs. Helen House of New York and the late Mrs. V. Mott Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y., a native of England, aged 67 . . .

Bibliography and resources:

"THE MELBOURNE STAGE IN THE FORTIES. By J. S. No. IV.", The Argus (7 June 1890), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8610398

"THE MELBOURNE STAGE IN THE FORTIES. TO THE EDITOR", The Argus (19 June 1890), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8612379

"THE MELBOURNE STAGE IN THE FORTIES. TO THE EDITOR", The Argus (21 June 1890), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8612805

"THE MELBOURNE STAGE IN THE FORTIES. TO THE EDITOR", The Argus (25 June 1890), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8613301

Martha Rutledge, "Young, Charles Frederick Horace Frisby (1819-1874)", Australian dictionary of biography 6 (1976)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/young-charles-frederick-horace-frisby-4901

Alison Gyger, Civilising the colonies: pioneering opera in Australia (Sydney: Pellinor, 1999), Charles - 43, 45, 255; Emma (Rogers) - 33-37, 42-45, 61, 247, 248; Jane ("Thompson" [sic]) - 45, 255

Charles Frederick Horace Frisby Young, Geneanet

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YOUNG, Florence (Florence YOUNG)

Soprano vocalist, actor

Born Melbourne, VIC, 2 October 1870
Died Melbourne, VIC, 11 November 1920

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462672 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

Documentation:

? "JUVENILE PANTOMIME", Bendigo Advertiser (20 January 1881), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88630061

"MELBOURNE LIEDERTAFEL", The Argus (8 July 1890), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8415565

"MISS FLORENCE YOUNG. Her Death Announced", The Argus (12 November 1920), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4572129

"THE LATE FLORENCE YOUNG", The Daily News (18 November 1920), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79559369

Bibliography and resources:

Joan Maslen, "Young, Florence Maude (1870-1920)", Australian dictionary of biography 12 (1990)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/young-florence-maude-9213

YOUNG, George Edward (George Edward YOUNG; G. E. YOUNG)

Piano tuner and repairer, retailer, architect, surveyor, alderman

Born London, England, 24 June 1844; baptised St. John's Smith Square, 1844, son of James YOUNG (1808-1887) and Isabel FORD (c.1810-1883)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 16 July 1863 (per Lammerman, from London)
Married Annie HENRY, Ryde, NSW, 3 May 1865
Died Homebush, NSW, 1 September 1928, aged 84

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

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the Scotch United Secession Church, Oxendon Street . . . Middlesex, in the year [1844]; London Metropolitan Archives

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[Born] 24 June [1844] / [Baptized] 28 July / George Edward / [son of] James & Isabel / Young / Holywell St. Welbank / Pianoforte Maker . . .

England census, 1861; Lambeth, Kennington; UK National Archives, PRO R.G. 9 / 362

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27 / 13 [Park Crescent] / James Young / Head / 52 / Pianoforte maker / [born] Scotland
Isabel [Young] / Wife / 50 . . .
James [Young] / Son / 24 / Clerk to [Pianoforte maker] . . .
John [Young] / Son / 18 / Apprentice to [Pianoforte maker] . . .
George [Young] / Son / 16 / [-] . . .

[2 advertisements], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 August 1865), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31125003 

PIANOFORTE TUNING, &c, by G. E. YOUNG, (from John Broadwood and Sons, London), Ryde, Mr. COLE'S, Stationer, next Denison House, George street. G. E. YOUNG begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has had no necessity, much less any desire, to represent himself as still being with Mr. King, as tuner, trusting to his own merits for a share of that patronnge already bestowed upon him.

PIANOFORTE TUNING and REPAIRING. Instruments thoroughly repaired and carefully tuned. W. KING begs to inform his friends and customers in town and country that Mr. YOUNG is no longer in his employ as a tuner. W. KING, Pianoforte Maker, Mort's-buildings, Pitt-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: William King

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 March 1866), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13128530 

PIANOFORTES TUNED and REPAIRED - touch and tone fully restored. G. E YOUNG, from Broadwood's, London. Address, care of H. Cole, next Denison House, George-street, and Ryde, Parramatta River.

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

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles James Jackson

YOUNG, Henry (Henry Edward Fox YOUNG)

Governor, musical patron

Active SA, 1848-54; TAS, 1854-61

YOUNG, Augusta (Augusta Sophia MARRYAT; Lady YOUNG)

Governor's wife, musical patron

Active SA, 1848-54; TAS, 1854-61

YOUNG, Jacob (Jacob JUNG; Jacob YOUNG; J. YOUNG)

Musician, harp player, bandsman (Burton's Band), band-master (German Band)

Active Melbourne, VIC, by March 1856
Active SA, November-December 1856
Active Melbourne, VIC, 1858-60

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

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 March 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834025 

TILKE'S CITY HOTEL. Bourke-street.
A grand selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music (solo and concerted) will be given Every Evening in the New Splendid Music Hall of the above hotel, by an efficient company.
The following artistes will have the honor of appearing:-
Vocalists. - Madame D. Butler, the celebrated Soprano; Mr. Frank Martin, Tenor; Mr. J. W. Morgan, the eminent Basso.
Instrumental. -
Violin - Mr. Clifford.
Flute - Mr. Foote.
Harp - Mr. J. Young.
Concertina - Mr. Geo. Clifford.
Pianoforte - Mr. E. J. Piper,
Commence at Eight o'clock.

"MOUNT BARKER", South Australian Register (7 November 1856), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49761874

Jacob Young, Jacob Dune, Conrad Sander, Heinrich Rodenbout, Carl Leonhardt, Daniel Miller, and Christian Prothenback, known as "Burton's Band," appeared to answer the complaint of Mr. Henry Burton, for that they, having contracted to serve the said Henry Burton as musicians, and having entered into his service, "did neglect and refuse to fulfil the same." Henry Burton, sworn, said the defendants, who had played for him in Victoria, were engaged by his agent to play for him in Adelaide and South Australia at £16 per week, their own terms (agreement put in and acknowledged). That the day before the Circus left Port Adelaide, after they had received their week's wages, £16 (receipt put in), they said they would not go into the country with witness, unless he paid them £3 per week extra . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Burton (proprietor)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (11 December 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49759956 

WHITE'S CONCERT AND ASSEMBLY ROOMS, King William-street.
TUESDAY, December 16, GRAND CONCERT.
THE PALATINE SAXHORN BAND,
Consisting of Seven Musicians, Have the honour to announce that they intend to give a GRAND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, Which will take place
On TUESDAY EVENING, December 16,
On which occasion the undermentioned masterpieces will be performed:-
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
1. Grand March, from the Opera of the "Prophet" - Meyerbeer.
2. Cavatina, from "Robert le Diable" - Meyerbeer.
3. The Anglesey Waltz - H. Pfingsten.
4. The Artillery Gallop - Charles Coote.
5. Cavatina, from the Opera "Lucrezia Borgia" - Donizetti.
6. Mount Blanc Polka (with Echo and Variations for Clarionette) - Jullien.
7. The Queen of Roses Waltz - D'Albert.
An intermission of ten minutes.
PART II.
1. Quadrille, from "La Sonnambula" - Bellini.
2. Potpouri, from the Opera of "Der Freischutz" - Weber.
3. The Princess Royal Waltz
4. Our Polka (great Variation for the Cornet-a-piston)
5. Potpouri from the Opera "Wilhelm Tell" - Rossini.
C. The Great Exhibition Quadrille - Jullien.
Containing the French and other National Airs, and concluding with the National Anthem.
Conductor - J. Young.
Admission. - Reserved Seats, 5s. : Back Seats, 3s.
Tickets to be had of Mr. White, at the Assembly Rooms; at Messrs. Hillier's, Platts's, at the Hotel Europe, and at the Napoleon Bonaparte Hotel. Doors open at half-past 7, Concert to commence at 8 o'clock precisely.

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (5 November 1857), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7141568 

ARGYLE BAND Open for Day ENGAGEMENTS. Apply Mr. Young, 3 Nicholas lane, Bourke-street east.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hubertus Kilian (musician, a year later at same address)

"POLICE. CITY COURT", The Argus (21 July 1858), 1s

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7297927

Charles Schlue was charged with stealing two shirts, the property of his employer, a German musician named Jacob Young, living at North Melbourne. The prisoner was one of a German band, and the prosecutor, on the previous night, had locked him up in a room, in consequence of his being drunk, and unable to play his part . . .

Sands, Kenny & Co.'s commercial and general Melbourne directory for . . . 1860, 337

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/404829 (DIGITISED)

. . . Musicians . . . Jung, Jacob, 112, Little Lonsdale-street west . . .

? "DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 March 1872), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5860768 

YOUNG. - On the 6th January, at Shanghai, Mr. J. Young, late bandmaster to the municipal council, aged 37 years.

YOUNG, James (James YOUNG)

Parish clerk

Born NSW, 17 October 1803
Died Auckland, NZ, 24 February 1867

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

Documentation:

Census of NSW, November 1828 (Sainty and Johnson 1985)

Young, James, 26, born in the colony, Protestant, parish clerk, St James. Castlereagh Street Sydney
Young, Mary. 24, born in the colony
Young, George, 4, born in the colony
Young, Emmeline Layton, 1, born in the colony

[News], The Sydney Monitor (17 March 1829), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31761644

. . . Mr. Young the Parish clerk and collector of pew rents . . .

YOUNG, John (John YOUNG)

Governor, musical patron

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

YOUNG, Adelaide (Adelaide Annabella Tuite DALTON; Lady YOUNG)

Governor's wife, musical patron

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

YOUNG, John (John YOUNG)

Musician, harpist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1856; Sydney, NSW, 1857

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

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus (29 March 1856), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4834142

TILKES CITY HOTEL. Bourke street. A GRAND SELECTION Of Vocal and Instrumental Music, (Solo and Concerted) Will be given Every Evening in the New Splendid Music Saloon of the above Hotel by an efficient company. The following artistes will have the honor of appearing - VOCALISTS: Mr. J. W. Morgan, the eminent basso; Madame D. Butler, the celebrated soprano; Mr. Frank Martin, tenor; INSTRUMENTALISTS: Violin, Mr. Clifford; Flute, Mr. Foote; Harp, Mr. J. Young; Concertina, Mr. George Clifford; Pianoforte, Mr. E. J. Piper. Commence at Eight o'clock.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 July 1856), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12984620 

CONCERT, CONCERT. - Great Attraction. - Lovers of harmony should pay a visit to Mr. TOOGOOD'S, Rainbow Tavern, and hear those unrivalled musicians Messrs. YOUNG and CLIFFORD, on the harp, concertina, and violin, every evening, together with a variety of sentimental and comic singing in character. Admission free. Commence at 7 o'clock.

"CENTRAL POLICE COURT", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 September 1857), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13001082

Thomas Dwyer was found guilty of having wilfully and maliciously broken a harp, the property of John Young. It appeared that complainant is an itinerant musician, and was last night exercising his vocation in Bathurst-street, when defendant asked him for a certain tune, with which he was accommodated; he then asked for another, which complainant declined to play, whereupon Dwyer said that he would smash his harp, and at the same time gave it a severe kick which broke off a portion, to repair which will require at least £5.

Bibliography and resources:

Rosemary Hallo, Erard, Bochsa and their impact on harp music-making in Australia (1830-1866): an early history from documents (Ph.D thesis, University of Adelaide, 2014), 109

http://hdl.handle.net/2440/86482 

YOUNG, John (John YOUNG)

Musician, music teacher, tonic sol-fa instructor

Born London, England, 1846
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 1882 (per Chimborazo)
Died Adelaide, SA, 26 December 1915

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

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

Documentation:

"MR. JOHN YOUNG", Observer (1 January 1916), 25

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164654977 

The late Mr. John Young, who came to Adelaide by the steamer Chimborazo in 1882, in which year he joined the Education Department under the late Mr. Hartley, was a gentleman of exceptional attainments. Born at Upper Clapton, London, in 1846, he was educated in the metropolis. He gained a Queen's Scholarship, and entered the Borough Road Training College. In 1880 he obtained one of the highest certificated then to be gained in England, under the Education Department, and qualified to take charge of any of the larger London Schools. After five years as head master of the Portsmouth School he was given further promotion in London, but ill health compelled him to seek a change of climate. With Mrs. Young (formerly Miss Catherine Ham, of Plymouth), to whom he was married in 1877, he came to South Australia, where as head teacher in several country districts, notably Mannum, and Morgan, his work was most valuable. He was a skilled mathematician, and as a musician he was also very thorough. In London he had taken an active interest in the tonic sol-fa method of singing, and helped considerably to spread it here. He was a violinist of notable ability. For several years, Mr. Young had suffered greatly from bronchitis, and latterly had lived in retirement in Fisher street, Malvern. He died on Sundry in his 69th year. He has left a widow and one son (Mr. J. G. Young, of the Union Bank, Moonta).

YOUNG, Rebecca (Rebecca CASH; Mrs. R. B. YOUNG; Mrs. YOUNG)

Pianist

Born Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 1829; baptised St. Peter's, Leeds, 19 March 1829, daughter of John CASH (c. 1898-1882) and Elizabeth LAKIN (d. 1854)
Married Robert Buller YOUNG (1830-1901), St. Giles in the fields, Camden, 30 May 1851
Active Adelaide, SA, 1853-54
Died ? Ceylon, c. 1872; or ? London, England, 1909 (3rd quarter), aged "79"

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YOUNG, Robert Buller (Robert Buller YOUNG; R. B. YOUNG)

Professor of music, clerk (in SA)

Born Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 3 November 1830
Married Rebecca CASH, St. Giles in the fields, Camden, 30 May 1851
Active Adelaide, SA, 1853-54
Died Chelsea, London, England, 1901

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Summary:

Mrs. Young herself gave a concert in Adelaide in July 1854, and appeared as a pianist on several other occasions, before giving her "farewell" concert in late December 1854. Press documentation gives no clear indication of her identity, except to suggest some connection with (through not necessarily a relation of) the family of governor Henry Young, who also farewelled Adelaide (for Hobart) late in 1854.

She was almost certainly Rebecca Young. Her address was given in December as Wakefield-street; Robert Buller Young (1830-1901) and his wife Rebecca lived at that address in 1854, and a letter for "Mrs. Robert Buller Young" was among unclaimed mail early in 1855.

They had two children while in Adelaide. Joseph William was born on 21 June 1853, and Agnes Elizabeth was born on 5 May 1854 but died on 4 December, just weeks before Mrs. Young's farewell concert.

Robert Buller Young, who in London had described himself as a "professor of music", had been appointed a clerk in the SA assay office early in 1852.

He and Rebecca later lived in Ceylon, where he had been born, and where she is thought to have died around 1872.

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Cavendish Square, St. Marylebone, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 1487

https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/8860/images/MDXHO107_1487_1487-0328 (PAYWALL)

48 Beaumont St. / John Cash / Head / Mar. / 53 / Yeoman Warder / [born] Birmingham
Elizabeth [Cash] / Wife / Mar. / 50 / - / [born] Suffolk Ipswich
Rebecca [Cash] / Dau'r / U. / 22 / Professor of Music / [born] Yorkshire Leeds

Marriages solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St. Giles in the Fields . . . 1851; register 1848-53, page 26; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/47007_552688-00313/914129147 (PAYWALL)

No. 51 / May 30 / Robert Buller Young / 22 years / Bachelor / Professor of Music / Denmark St. / [father's name] William Henry Young / Soldier
Rebecca Cash / 22 years / Spinster / - / Beaumont St. / John Cash / Warder . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (14 April 1853), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207011683 

CONCERT. MADAME M. CRANZ'S CONCERT will take place at the Exchange, on
THURSDAY, this evening, April 14, under the patronage of His Excellency and Lady Young.
PROGRAMME. PART FIRST. 1. Jubel-Ouverture, for Pianoforte, Weber, Mrs. Young and Mr. Linger . . .
PART SECOND . . . 7. Quartett, Over the dark blue Waters, from Oberon - Weber - Mrs. Young, Madame Cranz, and Amateurs . . .

"MADAME CRANZ'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (16 April 1853), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207011728 

. . . The Concert commenced with a pianoforte version of Weber's Jubilee Overture, arranged for four hands, which was done, full justice to by Mrs. Young, a debutante, and M. Linger. The effects of this brilliant composition cannot be properly rendered on the pianoforte at any time, and in this instance the particular instrument used, was by no means a good one . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mathilde Cranz (vocalist); Carl Linger (pianist)

"MR. O'REILLY'S LECTURE", South Australian Register (19 April 1854), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48554503 

. . . Mrs. Young presided at the piano, and to Miss Pettman the company was indebted for several songs (including "Kathleen Mavourneen,") for one of which she received the honour of a hearty encore . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (18 July 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207016711 

GRAND EVENING CONCERT.
Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Young.
MRS. YOUNG begs to announce that her first CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music, under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Young, will take place on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, at the Pantheon, King William-street.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
Overture, Don Giovanni - Mrs. Young and Mr. Linger - Mozart.
Scena and Aria, "Clemenza di Tito" - Madame Cranz - Mozart.
Solo, Pianoforte, "Non Piu Mesta" - Mrs. Young - Herz.
Song, "Scenes that are Brightest" - Miss Pettman - Wallace.
Duett, Cornopeans, " Deh Conte" (Norma) - Messrs. Chapman and McCullagh - Bellini.
Song - Mr. Daniels.
Song, "You'll Meet me, won't You" (by particular desire) - Miss Pettman.
Variations, Pianoforte, with accompaniments - Miss Rowe (pupil of Mr. Linger) - Herz.
PART II.
Overture, "The Combat with the Dragon" - Mrs. Young and Mr. Linger - Linger.
Duetto - Madame Cranz and Mr. Daniels - Linger.
Solo, Cornopean, with accompaniments — Airs, Sonambula - Mr. McCullagh - Bellini.
Song - Miss Pettman.
Solo, Pianoforte - Mrs. Young. Variations from "Norma" - Czerny.
Song - Mr. Daniels.
Scena and Aria - Madame Cranz - Linger.
National Anthem, Pianoforte - Mrs. Young, with accompaniments.
Doors to be opened at 7 o'clock, and to commence at half-past 7.
Tickets, 5s.; Reserved Seats, 8s.; to be had at the Pantheon; Mr. Platts, Hindley street; Mr. Henry Watson, Chemist, North Adelaide; and of Mrs. Young, Wiltshire-buildings, Wellington-square, North Adelaide.

"MRS. YOUNG'S CONCERT", Adelaide Times (20 July 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207016744 

The lovers of good music had on Tuesday a treat which they have not enjoyed since the days of Ellard and Wallace; and we were delighted to see that a crowded audience had assembled in anticipation of it. We had had the Overtures to Tancredi and Fra Diavolo over and over again, ad nauseam, and hailed the performance of the noble Overture to Don Juan as the prelude to something of a higher class than we have lately heard. We were not disappointed; it was followed by the delicious air from La Clemenza di Tito, sung by Madame Cranz to Mr. Linger's accompaniment, in the true spirit of the composer. The novelties of the evening were the selections from a piece entitled "Der Kampf mit dem Drachen," a dramatic poem of Korner, which Mr. Linger has set to exquisite music. Mr. Linger is a zealous disciple of Mozart, and having said that his melodies lost nothing by following two of the favourite productions of his great master, it is unnecessary to add more to their commendation. The overture, brilliant and rich in harmony, was beautifully played by himself and Mrs. Young. The voices of Madame Cranz and Mr. Daniels blended sweetly in the duet, and if the scena lost anything of its effect, it was from the evident nervousness of Madame Cranz, consideration for which alone prevented an encore. The great ease and absence of "thump" in Mrs. Young's execution imparts a peculiar charm to her playing, but we could have wished that she had chosen some less hackneyed piece for its display then Kerry's "Non pin mesta." Messrs. MacCallagh and Chapman performed two pieces on cornopeans, which were warmly and deservedly applauded. Miss Pettman's song, "You'll meet me" was encored, for what particular merit, either in the singing or composition, we did not understand. A pupil of Mr. Linger's, Miss Rowe, who made her debut, as a pianiste, gave considerable and satisfactory proof of her own cleverness and of the excellence of her teacher's system of tuition. Sir Henry and Lady Young were present, and the room was crowded by those of our citizens who generally congregate on occasions where good music is to be listened to, and a beneficent purpose effected.

ASSOCIATIONS: Since the days of Spencer Wellington Wallace and Frederick Ellard; Josiah Daniel (vocalist); Louisa Jane Rowe (pianist); Mary Ann Pettman (vocalist); William Chapman (cornopean); Robert McCullagh (cornopean); Henry Young (governor)

"MRS. YOUNG'S CONCERT. TO THE EDITOR", South Australian Register (20 July 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49201603 

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (31 August 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207017543 

SACRED CONCERT . . . The VOCAL CONCERT of SACRED MUSIC in aid of the WAR RELIEF FUND, will be held in Freeman-street Chapel on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 6th September . . . Pianists - Mrs. Young and F. S. Dutton, Esq., M.L.C. Conductor - Mr. J. W. Daniel . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Dutton (pianist)

"GRAND EVENING CONCERT", Adelaide Times (12 October 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207018531 

. . . The solo on the pianoforte, "La Pluie de Perles," by Mrs. Young, was a performance of great merit. The unpretending and graceful style of this lady's execution, while thoroughly effective, possesses a pleasing attraction which more florid, but less meritorious performances, will never gain . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (22 December 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207020434 

CHRISTMAS WEEK. - MRS. YOUNG begs to announce to her friends and the inhabitants of Adelaide that her FAREWELL COiSCERT will take place during the Christmas Vacation, particulars of which will be duly announced. December 21st, 1854.

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (29 December 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207020554 

THIS EVENING. CHRISTMAS WEEK. - MRS. YOUNG'S FAREWELL CONCERT. Under the Patronage of his Excellency the Acting Governor and Lady. Mrs. YOUNG begs to announce to her friends and the inhabitants of Adelaide and its vicinity, that her FAREWELL CONCERT will take place at Green's New Exchange, on Friday, December 29th. The performance to commence at half-past 7. Tickets 5s., reserved seats 8s.; to be had at Platt's, Howell's, Wigg's, the Secretary of the New Exchange, and of Mrs. Young, Wakefield street.
PROGRAMME.
PART I.
1. Overture - Barbiere de Seviglia - Rossini.
2. Song - Madoline - Miss Chaker - Nelson.
3. Song - Wellington - Mr. J. W. Daniel.
4. Solo Piano - Sonata Pathetique - Beethoven.
5. Song - The Old Arm Chair - Miss Pettman - Russell.
6. Duet - Miss Chalker and Mr. J. W. Daniel.
7. Solo, Harp - Polka Nationale - Miss Howe - Bochsa.
8. Song - An Angel Bright - Miss Pettman - Donizetti.
9. Waltz - The Fairest of the Fair - Orchestra.
PART II.
10. Surprise - Orchestra - Haydn.
11. Song - Albion the Gem of the Sea - Mr. J. W. Daniel.
12. Song - I Love the Merry Sunshine - Miss Chalker - Glover.
13. Solo, Piano - Valse Brilliants la Fete de la Reine - Mrs. Young - H. B. Richards.
14. Song - Remember Thee - Miss Pettman - McKinlay.
15. Solo, Harp - Vivi tu - arranged by H. Horn.
16. Song - Miss Chalker.
17. Song - As if you didn't know - Miss Pettman - Phillips.
18. Galop - Orchestra -
Finale.

YOUNG, Robert Bentley (Robert Bentley YOUNG; R. Bentley YOUNG)

Editor of hymnbook, journalist, agent

Born, baptised Bradford, Yorkshire, England, 27 March 1860; son of Robert Newton YOUNG
Active Australia, 1891-92; 1902
Died London, England, 9 November 1946

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Robert+Bentley+Young+1860-1946 (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-XYZ.php#YOUNG-Robert-Bentley (shareable link to this entry)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-808292 (NLA persistent identifier)

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

Documentation:

"CHURCH MUSIC", South Australian Register (4 March 1892), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48214879

"NEW MUSIC", The Argus (14 March 1892), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8406365

We have received from the compiler, Mr. R. Bentley Young, an interesting collection of 78 Australian hymn tunes, already, we are informed, largely used in Australian churches and Sunday schools, and deserving to become widely and favourably known. We append the names of the composers, many of whom are well known to our readers, they are as follow - Sir W. C. Robinson, G.C.M.G., the Rev. D. H. Ellis, B.D., LLD, Mus. Bac., the Rev. Dr. Torrance, Professor J. Ives, Mus. Bac., Messrs. Neville G. Barnett, F. Y. Benham, Colin A. F. Campbell, W. Bowen Chinner, Seymour Dicker, Charles Eyres, George Herbert, T. H. Jones, Geo. F. King, Henry J. King, Guglielmo Lardelli, V. Lloyd, John Massey, Ernest E. Mitchell, W. Sanders, Cecil J. Sharp, and T. N. Stephens. The collection is published by Novello, Ewer, and Co.

"CHURCH INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Chronicle (19 March 1892), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91550617

"Australian Hymn Tunes", Australian Town and Country Journal (14 May 1892), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71237945

"DRAMATIC NOTES", The Register (22 February 1902), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56234527

Musical works:

Seventy-eight Australian hymn tunes, compiled by R. Bentley Young (London: Novello, Ewer and Co., n.d. [1891])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/21450170

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=78+Australian+hymn+tunes (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

YOUNGE, Richard (Richard William YOUNGE; Richard YOUNGE; Mr. R. YOUNGE; MR. R. W. YOUNGE)

Actor, vocalist, stage/acting manager, songwriter

Born England, c. 1821; son Richard and Sarah Elizabeth YOUNGE, elder brother of Frederick YOUNGE, above
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 23 February 1855 (per Pacific, from London, 25 November 1854, with G. B. Brooke's company)
Married Margaret DAVIS, VIC, 1863
Died Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 5 June 1887

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YOUNGE, Frederick (Frederick George YOUNGE; Frederick YOUNGE; Mr. F. YOUNGE)

Comic vocalist, actor

Born London, England, 12 February 1825; baptised Pentonville, 11 April 1827, son of Richard and Sarah Elizabeth YOUNGE
Married Emma Jane CORRI, St. Mark's, Dublin, Ireland, 19 December 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, February 1858 (per Norfolk, from London, 29 November)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 30 April 1865 (per Suffolk, for England)
Died Brockley Whins, County Durham, England, 6 December 1870 (in a railway crash), aged 45

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YOUNGE, Emma Jane (Emma Jane CORRI; Mrs. Frederick YOUNGE)

Vocalist, actor

Born Dublin, 1832; baptised St. Mary's, Dublin, 27 December 1832; daughter of Haydn CORRI (1785-1860) and his wife Ann
Married (1) Frederick YOUNGE, St. Mark's, Dublin, Ireland, 19 December 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 8 February 1858 (per Norfolk, from London, 29 November)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 30 April 1865 (per Suffolk, for England)
Married (2) James GARDNER, Deal, Kent, England, 21 December 1875
1891 UK census, living at Loughborough, England

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YOUNGE, Francis Rusden (Frank YOUNGE; Mr. F. YOUNGE; also known in Australia as Frank HARLOWE)

Actor, songwriter, poet

Born England, c. 1829; son Richard and Sarah Elizabeth YOUNGE, younger brother of Frederick and Richard YOUNGE, above
Active Australia, 1860-66
Died London, England, 7/8 November 1871

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Summary:

Emma and Frederick Younge arrived in Melbourne in early 1858. At the Theatre Royal in June, Mrs. Younge introduced a "new Railway Song, Rosin the beau written by Mr. Charles Bright for this occasion", and her husband sang "A New Song to an Old Tune, written expressly for this evening, by Mr. W. M. Akhurst". At a theatrical benefit in aid of the United Fire Fighter's fund in October 1858, Emma, "surrounded by the brigades in full uniform", introduced a Fireman's song, "Composed for the occasion". Again, in 1862, at Geelong, she sang a different Fireman's song (to the tune of Britannia, the pride of the ocean) with words by her brother-in-law Frank Younge.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Mary in the city of Dublin in the year 1832; Irish church records

https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/display-pdf.jsp?pdfName=d-277-2-3-007 

No. 709 / 27th Dec. / Emma Jane . Haydn & Ann / Corri / 79 Upper Abbey St. / Professor of Music . . .

[News], Dublin Morning Register (11 April 1837), 3

We are not aware of precocious talent having ever arrived in greater perfection that it had in the little star of this evening at the Theatre Royal, Miss Emma Jane Corri, only 3 1/2 years old, who will sing "My Beautiful Rhine" . . .

Marriages solemnized at the parish church in the parish of St, Mark's in the city of Dublin, 1852

https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/display-pdf.jsp?pdfName=d-30-3-3-001 

No. 1 / 19th Dec'r. / Frederick Geo. Younge / of full age / Bachelor / Gentleman / Liverpool / [father's name] Richard Younge / Gentleman
Emma Jane Corri / Underage / Spinster / - / 54 Queen's Square / Haydn Corri / Gentleman . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (29 December 1854), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4802436 

MR. G. V. BROOKE will make his first appearance in the Australian colonies at the Queen's Theatre, Melbourne, in his grand impersonation of Othello, supported by Miss Fanny Cathcart, and Mr. Richard Young, from the Theatre Royal, Drury lane, and the entire strength of the Company. The arrangements will be published upon the arrival of the Pacific steamer.

[Advertisement], The Age (26 February 1855), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154849283 

QUEEN'S THEATRE. Monday Evening, 28th February, 1855.
First Night of The Great Actor, Mr. G. V. BROOKE . . . and Mr. RICHARD YOUNGE, From the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (11 July 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12971591

. . . After the play, Mr. R. Younge sang a descriptive patriotic song, written by himself, on the departure of the British Guards from London for the East. The exciting and appropriate music was arranged by Mr. Winterbottom. The description of the varied circumstances attendant upon the departure, the march, the halt, the muster, the exchange of farewells by the wife and husband, the embarkation, and the first charge, followed by a prayer, was admirably illustrated both vocally and instrumentally, and obtained an enthusiastic encore . . . This evening . . . Mr. R. Younge will repeat the song just adverted to . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", Empire (11 July 1855), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60168643

THIS EVENING . . . Mr. R. Younge will sing a descriptive patriotic song, written by him on the departure of the Guards for the East . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 October 1856), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7138994 

THEATRE ROYAL. This Evening, Monday, 27th October,
The Grand Romantic Opera, by Scribe and Auber, entitled
MASSANIELLO, Or, The Dumb Girl of Portici.
With entirely New Scenory by Mr. William Pitt, and Messrs. Hennings and Arragoni;
Costumes by Mrs. Earle and Assistants; Prorerties and Decorations by Mr. James Brogden and Assistants;
and the Dramatic Action of the Opera under the direction of Mr. R. Younge.
Musical Conductor - Mr. Linley Norman . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Linly Norman (musical director); English Opera Company (troupe)

"VICTORIA", The Courier (12 February 1858), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2461799

Among the passengers by the Norfolk are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Younge, the former a brother of Mr. Richard Younge, stage manager of the Theatre Royal . . . Mr. Frederick Younge, whose theatrical career at Drury Lane and Sadler's Wells has deservedly rendered him a favourite with the London public, will prove a most valuable acquisition to the Melbourne boards. - Melbourne Herald.

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 June 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7296111

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 October 1858), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7303504

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (14 April 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154837658 

The attractions of "La Traviata" and the indisputable claims of M. Emile Coulon to the most favorable consideration of the musical community, last night filled the Theatre Royal in every part, and procured for the dress circle almost unexampled brilliancy. Making every allowance for the difficulties attending the production of the opera, in consequence of the dispersion of most of the members of the old company, "La Traviata" was placed on the stage with reasonable completeness and success. The principal parts were sustained by Miss Octavia Hamilton (Violetta Valery), Mrs. F. Younge (Alfred Germont), and M. Emile Coulon (George Germont). To Miss Hamilton it is due to state that, considering her imperfect knowledge of the stage, she was eminently successful in her impersonation, while to Mrs. F. Younge credit is equally assignable for the adroit manner in which she sustained a part wholly unsuited to the character of her voice. The chorus was necessarily thin, especially in the soprano parts. The band was full and effective, and the conduct of the whole devolved upon Herr Siede, whose abilities in this line have never been properly known or appreciated. At the close of the performance, Mr. F. Younge announced that on Saturday evening the opera would be repeated, for the benefit of Miss Octavia Hamilton.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (15 April 1859), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154839012 

Mr. and Mrs. Heir took their benefit at the Theatre Royal last evening, before a moderately full house . . . The evening's amusements concluded with the musical farce of "The Waterman," in which Mrs. F. Younge, Mr. F. Younge, and Mr. T. S. Bellair, sang with capital effect the music incidental to the piece.

"DEATH OF MR. HAYDN CORRI", Bendigo Advertiser (15 May 1860), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87943726

[reprints obituary from Era, 25th February] . . . [Mr. Corri was the father of Mrs. Frederick Younge, who is at present performing at the Lyceum Theatre.]

[Advertisement], The Age (24 September 1860), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154883362 

MR. FREDERICK YOUNGE'S BENEFIT. THIS EVENING, Monday, 24th September . . . A MUSICAL MELANGE, By Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mrs. Frederick Younge, Mr. Walter Sherwin, and Mons. Emile Coulon. Irish Ballad - "Kitty Tyrrell," Mrs. F. Younge . . .

"THE DRAMA", Empire (31 October 1860), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60500921

The Victoria Theatre was crowded last night in every part on the occasion of the benefit and last appearance of Mr. Richard Younge . . .

"BENEFIT OF MRS. FREDERICK YOUNGE", The Sydney Morning Herald (22 August 1862), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13233227

"THEATRICALS", Freeman's Journal (25 February 1863), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115428223 

THE TEMPERANCE HALL, OR ATHAENEUM. - Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Younge are about to open this Hall as a comfortable theatre. They have engaged a strong company - such a one, we venture to say, as has not been seen in Sydney for some time. Mr. Younge and his wife are a host in themselves; and our Irish friends who have heard their talented countrywoman's singing will readily agree with us that they have never heard a better singer of Irish songs than Mrs. Younge. She has got the exquisite feeling and tenderness that alone can render Irish songs as they ought to be rendered - in their pure and sublime simplicity. In comic songs, she has that delicious brogue that none but a true Irishwoman can possess . . .

"MRS. F. YOUNGE'S ENTERTAINMENT", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 January 1864), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13089629

[News], The Herald (21 April 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245510769 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Younge, who leave the colony for England in the Suffolk, gave (with Mr. Wharton) an entertainment last night in the Polytechnic-hall, which was moderately well attended. Mr. Wharton sang several operatic and miscellaneous songs with great effect, and met with considerable applause. Mr. F. Younge, in addition to the vocal part which he took in the entertainment, appeared in Chinese and negro characters; of the two, the former impersonation was decidedly the better. Mrs. Younge also sang several popular airs, which were well received by the audience.

[News], The Argus (29 April 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5744466  

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Younge, whom the public took their leave of at the Haymarket Theatre yesterday evening, are artistes the colonial stage can ill spare. Mrs. Younge's charming vocalisatlon would have rendered her a favourite in any land, and in Mr. Younge we have had a comedian whose polished acting recalls the best manners of the English stage . . .

"PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE", Empire (24 July 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64141574 

To-night a new programme is announced, containing two new songs, one for Mr. Braham, whose excellent voice and good style are rapidly increasing his popularity, and entitled "Viva Australia," and the other a melody composed by Mr. George Loder expressly for the Christy's, to words by Mr. F. Young, and called, not very originally, "Oh boyhood's days" . . .

"THE CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS", Empire (25 July 1865), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64141648 

. . . Mr. Rainford sang Mr. George Loder's new song, "Oh boyhood's days," exceedingly well . . .

"FASHION AND VARIETIES", Freeman's Journal [Dublin] (23 May 1870), 3

Mrs. Frederick Younge, late Miss Corri, who is advertised to sing to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at Mr. Laurence's concert, is wife to Mr. Frederick Younge, manager of the talented company who performed the comedy of Caste with such great success last week.

"CONCERT AT THE EXHIBITION PALACE", Saunders's News-Letter (25 May 1870), 2

Mr. Lawrence's orchestral concert, which took place last evening at the Exhibition Palace, proved a great success . . . Miss Fennell sang "I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls" with much taste, and Mrs. Frederick Younge received deserved applause for the style in which she gave the favourite Irish ballad, "Kitty Tyrrell" . . .

"THE LATE MR. FREDERICK YOUNGE", Western Daily Press (9 December 1870), 4

The sad fate this excellent actor whose untimely death have had to deplore, through the disastrous results of the terrible accident which occurred last Tuesday on the line of the North Eastern Railway, has created a very painful sensation. More especially do his professional brethren mourn the withdrawal from their ranks of one who had deservedly gained a prominent position before the public, but whose worth in private life could only appreciated by those with whom he was most intimately associated. It was only on the preceding evening that, as manager of a company Loudon artists, expressly organised for the performance of Mr. T. W. Robertson's comedies the provinces, he had commenced a series of representations at Sunderland; and for Manchester, the next place to be visited on his tour, he was making arrangements at the time. Frederick George Younge was the son of Mr. Richard Younge, an actor who for many years filled with great credit a very responsible position at Drury Lane Theatre, and who died about twenty-four years ago. Mr. Frederick Younge's theatrical career may dated from that time. Having played comedy parts with great credit at most of the country theatres, he came to London, and was engaged by Messrs. Phelps and Greenwood for Sadler's Wells, where he made his first appearance August 29, 1849, as the principal grave-digger in "Hamlet." Accepting a lucrative engagement for the colonies, Mr. Frederick Younge remained for several years Australia, where he became highly popular both as actor and manager. Returning to this country in the summer of 1865, he soon after appeared at the Olympic . . . As a manager, his conduct earned the respect all with whom he had business relations, and as an actor the finished excellence of a style which was easily marked by freshness of manner and ripeness of judgment never failed to be warmly appreciated by the audience. A perfect gentleman in heart, gallant in his nature, and genial and pleasant to all who knew him, "Fred Younge " will long be remembered with affection by many sincere sorrowing friends.

"FUNERAL of MR. FREDERICK G. YOUNGE", Era (18 December 1870), 11

On the afternoon of the 9th inst. the remains of Mr. Frederick G. Younge, who was killed in the fearful railway catastrophe at Brockley Whins, were interred at the Elswick Cemetery, Newcastle . . . The widow of the unfortunate gentleman accompanied by Mr. Frank Younge, one of his brothers, and Mrs. Richard Younge arrived from London shortly afterwards. The grief of the bereaved family circle will be realised by many a sympathising heart, and in respectful silence we pass it by, but the terrible nature of the blow may be imagined from the following incident. The brothers, Messrs. Frederick Richard, and Frank Younge, have for years been separated by wide tracts of sea and land, Australia, England, and America having been the scene of their respective wanderings at different times. About ten days ago Mr. Frank Younge arrived in England from Australia, and for the first time for a very long period the three brothers found themselves in England at the same time. To celebrate the occasion it was resolved that during the Christmastide the "Caste" company should be treated to a holiday, and that the brothers should hold a great family reunion, in which they might enjoy the unwonted pleasure of each other's society without let or hindrance. How terribly the dream has been dispelled our readers will know . . .

"DEATH OF MR. FREDERICK YOUNGE", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (23 February 1871), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196416680 

"MULTUM IN PARVO", Liverpool Mercury [England] (10 November 1871),

Mr. Frank Younge, brother of the late Mr. Frederick Younge, of the "Caste" company, died in London, on Wednesday. Mr. Younge was a well-known actor, and had achieved distinction in the colonies and in America.

"DEATH OF MR. RICHARD YOUNGE (BY CABLE FROM OUR CORRESPONDEHT) LONDON, JUNE 6", The Argus (8 June 1887), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7901405

The death is announced of Mr. Richard Younge, the well-known actor.

[Old playgoers will learn with regret that Mr. Richard Younge, the actor, is no more. He must have been approaching 70 years of age at the time of his decease, and for some years previously had been the manager of a company travelling through England with one of the popular comedies of the day. But of late we have missed his name from the customary announcements in the theatrical papers, and conclude that illness or infirmity had compelled him to relinquish the active duties of a profession to which he was warmly attached. He came out to Victoria upwards of 30 years ago in company with the late G. V. Brooke, under engagement to Mr. George Coppin, and played Iago to the great tragedian's Othello on the first appearance of both at the old Queen's Theatre, in 1854. The deceased actor sustained the secondary part in most of the plays produced at that time, and when the Olympic Theatre was erected in Lonsdale street, Mr. Younge became its stage manager, a position for which he was admirably qualified. He possessed an excellent knowledge of stage business, and had studied a wide range of characters. He was not adapted to shine as a star, but was a careful, intelligent, safe, and solid all round actor - slow of study and deliberate, sometimes hesitating in delivery. Nothing came amiss to him on the boards - tragedy, comedy, farce, or melodrama, and he was always to be depended upon. If there was one line of character in which he excelled it was that of villains; and his Iago, his Paul Latent, and personages of that description he presented to the life. In private he was greatly and deservedly esteemed for his uprightness and sincerity, his unassuming manners, his simple, kindly disposition, and the flow of theatrical anecdote with which he could enliven a conversation. After a professional career of several years in this and the other colonies, where he made many friends and no enemies, he returned to the mother country, from which he never cared to expatriate himself a second time.]

Works (Frank Younge):

"FIREMAN'S SONG", Geelong Advertiser (10 March 1862), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149720752 

Oh! boyhood's days, words by Frank Younge; music by George Loder (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1877])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/26426338 (DIGITISED)

Published posthumously; originally written 1865, as see above

Bibliography and resources:

Gyger 1999, Civilising the colonies, 99, 105

Gyger misidentifies the Alfred and Gaston in the April 1859 Melbourne Traviata as "Mrs. Richard Younge" and her husband; recte "Mrs. and Mr. Fred. Younge" (above)

"Emma Jane Corri", Trulock family

http://www.trulock.info/index?id=309  

"Emma Jane Corri", The peerage

http://www.thepeerage.com/p66638.htm 

YOUNGER FAMILY

YOUNGER, Charles (Charles YOUNGER)

Amateur cellist, organist, merchant, ironmonger, founding member of Sydney Philharmonic Society

Born ? England, c1807/08
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 18 December 1832 (per Alexander Robertson, from Plymouth, 22 July, via the Cape)
Died Neutral Bay, NSW, 26 June 1875, aged 68

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YOUNGER, Montague (senior) (Montagu Thomas Robson YOUNGER; Montague YOUNGER)

Organist, pianist, composer (pupil of Stephen Marsh and Charles Packer)

Born Sydney, NSW, 25 June 1836; son of Charles YOUNGER and Harriet MILLS (d. 1881)
Married Anna Maria REILLY, St Peter's church, Cook's River, NSW, 26 October 1865
Died Sydney, 26 December 1899, aged 64

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http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462527 (NLA persistent identifier)

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YOUNGER, Lawrence Dawkins (Lawrence Dawkins YOUNGER; Dorkins; Laurence D. YOUNGER; Mr. L. YOUNGER; L. D. YOUNGER)

Amateur musician, melodia player, ? vocalist, member Brisbane Choral Society

Born Sydney, NSW, 2 February 1838; baptised St. James's, Sydney, 1 March 1838; son of Charles YOUNGER and Harriet MILLS (d. 1881)
Married Marianne PETERSON (1842-1928), St. John's Church, Brisbane, QLD, 27 August 1863
Died Sydney, NSW, 18 March 1908, aged "70"

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YOUNGER, Montague (junior) (Montague Belmore YOUNGER; Montague YOUNGER junior)

Composer

Born Sydney, NSW, 1869; son of Montague YOUNGER and Anna Maria REILLY
Died NSW, 7 May 1947, aged 78

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Documentation:

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 December 1832), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12845955

From London via Cape of Good Hope, on Tuesday last, having sailed from the former port on the 16 of July, and the latter on the 24th of October, the barque Alexander Robertson, 229 tons, Captain Gray, with a cargo of merchandize. Passengers, from the Cape of Good Hope, Mr. Charles Younger, merchant; Mrs. Younger . . .

[Advertisement], Bell's Life in Sydney (22 May 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59774694

North Shore Subscription Races. QUEEN'S BIRTH-DAY . . . LADS residing on the North Shore pulling a Pair of Oars in Racing Skiffs . . . Montague Younger - Warratah . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 December 1852), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12942148 

GRAVELEY'S COOKING APPARATUS, and General Iron and Tin Manufactory, No. 320, Pitt-street, Sydney. THE friends of the late A. Graveley, and the public, are respectfully informed that orders for the above will continue to be executed with punctuality, care, and every possible despatch. Communications to the undersigned will have immediate attention. CHARLES YOUNGER.

ASSOCIATIONS: Arthur Gravely

"Aquatics in 1853", Bell's Life in Sydney (21 January 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59758206 

. . . Silvertop. Robert Green and Montagu Younger won third prize of £3, the Amateurs' Race for youths under 17 years of age. North Shore Regatta. 24th May . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (8 March 1854), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60149951 

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
THIS Society has been established by a number of musical gentlemen, for the cultivation and performance of the most approved vocal and instrumental music. The proceeds after paying the necessary expenses to go towards a fund for the encouragement of musical talent in this colony.
The Society to be supported by annual subscriptions, and by voluntary contributions, and to consist of members, subscribers, and associates. Members to take an active part in the Society, and subscribers to be admitted to the concerts; the former to pay and annual subscription of £2, and the latter, £1 1s. Associates are elected by the Committee, and admitted gratuitously.
Parties desirous of joining the Society, will please send their names and the amount of their subscriptions, either to the Treasurer, Mr. B. Mountcastle, George-street, the gentlemen of the Committee
Mr. Gilbert Wright, King-street
Mr. Frederick Kellerman, Church-hill
Mr. Charles Younger, Pitt-street
Mr. Francis Clarke, Woolloomooloo
Mr. William MacDonnell, George-street,
Or to MONS. EUGENE PARIS, Hon. Sectretary, 231, Elizabeth-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 March 1854), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12951298 

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. - PRESIDENT, The Hon. J. H. Plunkett; VICE-PRESIDENT, H. G. Douglass, Esq., M.L.C.; TREASURER, Mr. B. Mountcastle; HON. SECRETARY, Mons. E. Paris; COMMITTEE, Messrs. G. Wright, F. Kellermann, C. Younger, F. Clarke, W. Mac Donnell. The object of the Society is the practice and cultivation of the most approved vocal and instrumental music, and is based on the principles of the London Philharmonic Society, and other amateur Musical Societies in England . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 April 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13024290 

SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY . . . PRESIDENT, The Hon. J. H. Plunkett; VICE-PRESIDENT, The Hon. F. L. S. Merewether; COMMITTEE, J. Black, Mr. T. A. Boesen, E. Deane, J. Dyer; W. McDonell, L. Spyer, L. Rawack, J. Smith, jun., J. G. Waller, C. Younger: Honorary Treasurer: Mr. W. H. Aldis. Conductor: Mr. John Deane . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (30 June 1864), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30939358

"ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 August 1864), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13102672

. . . REPORT. The committee have to report that during the past year the proceedings of the society have been carried on with equal, if not greater, efficiency than in any previous year of the society's existence. There has now been collected together, mainly by the energetic exertions of the conductor, Mr. Cordner, a very efficient orchestra. The chorus has been strengthened materially, and with the able assistance of Mr. Montague Younger on the organ, the whole society forms a combination of musical ability that has not hitherto been associated in this colony . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (14 February 1865), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13111044

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 October 1865), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31125854

On the 26th instant, at St. Peter's Church, Cook's River, by the Rev. George King, M.A., Montague T. R. Younger, third son of Charles Younger, Talengetta, St. Leonards, to Anna Maria, eldest daughter of Richard Reilly, Tivoli, Cook's River.

[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 November 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13122042

Mr. Montague Younger - well known in musical circles as an amateur musician of great genius and a gentleman who enjoyed the personal respect and esteem of a large number of friends - has left Sydney to settle in Queensland.

"MR. MONTAGUE YOUNGER, THE AMATEUR MUSICIAN", Empire (21 November 1865), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63239878 

"IPSWICH", The Queenslander (24 February 1866), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20306439

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 November 1867), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28607904

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (27 November 1867), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13154358

[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (22 April 1868), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13165003

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 June 1875), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28405907

"ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL", Empire (28 February 1872), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60858229

"Mr. Montague Younger, Jun.", Australian Town and Country Journal (29 July 1899), 41

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71331570

Mr. Montague Younger, Jun. At the Freemasons' ball, held at the Town Hall, Sydney, on July 27, a new waltz, composed by Mr. Montague Younger, jun., second son of the well-known organist and musician of this city, appeared in the programme. There has been a plethora of this class of dance music for the last few years In Sydney, although of the many candidates for public favor few are advanced to the stage of appearing in print, or obtain the coveted honor of being orchestrated by M. be Groen and played by his celebrated band. But this waltz is making an auspicious entry into public life. His Excellency Lord Beauchamp has permitted its dedication to himself, and the piece has been entitled "The Earl". It goes without saying that the composition is a meritorious one to have won its way thus far, and, as it is just being brought out by Messrs. Paling and Company,  musical people will soon have an opportunity of judging for themselves. Mr. Montague Younger, jun., is essentially a son of the soil-a veritable cornstalk as his father is himself a native of Sydney, being the second son of Mr. Younger, of stove-making fame, who came to New South Wales in the early days to open an ironmongery store in conjunction with Mr. Levick, who travelled with him from England, for the purpose. To believers in heredity, it is curious to note how this young composer's grandfather was himself a musician, finding time, when not engaged in his business, to play the 'cello. He also had a liking for organ music, presenting St. Thomas's Church, North Sydney, with its first instrument, a seraphim [seraphine], when he held the position there of trustee and churchwarden, the other trustee being Mr. James Milson. Mr. Younger played this instrument himself for some time, his young sons singing in the choir, the second one (Montague) being later on promoted to the position of organist when 10 years of age at a salary of £10 a year. Although intended for business, this juvenile organist eventually took up music as a profession in 1865, and after a short sojourn in Queensland, where he filled important musical positions, was appointed organist and choir master at St. Andrew's Pro-Cathedral in 1868, and has filled the same position from its consecration to the present time. It is not, however, as a public performer that his son, Mr. Montague Younger, jun., hopes to come to the front. From an early age he has had a taste for musical composition, and a long illness keeping him from the business life for which he was intended, induced him to turn his attention exclusively to music. In addition to "The Earl" waltz, Mr. Younger has two songs ready for publication, and his many friends in Sydney will watch his future career with great interest.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 December 1899), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14261880

YOUNGER. - December 26, 1899, at his son's residence, Me Mel, Smith-street, Summer Hill (of pneumonia), Montague T. R. Younger, late organist St. Andrew's Cathedral, aged 64 years.

"MEMORIAL SERVICE OF MR. MONTAGUE YOUNGER", The Sydney Morning Herald (1 January 1900), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14255317

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 November 1900), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14372508

"CHARLES YOUNGER. Just a Hundred years Ago", The Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 1932), 9

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16938956

. . . The final place of business the firm having then changed its name to Younger and Son was located where the Bulletin office now stands in George street. There was an added interest attached to this house. Here a great part of the oratorio The Crown of Thorns by Charles Packer was composed. Mr. Packer was on intimate terms of friendship with the family . . . The family was very musical the father being a good performer on the piano, organ and cello and all the sons and daughters played instruments and sang. Mr. Younger who was one of the founders of St. Thomas Church North Sydney was its first organist and was succeeded by his son Montague at the juvenile age of 12.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1947), 22

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18025816 

YOUNGER Montague Belmore - May 7, 1947, brother of the late Herbert Younger and the late Walter Younger, aged 78 years. Privately Interred May 8 1947.

Musical works (Montague senior):

The nervous cures (as danced by the celebrated Christy's Minstrels arranged for the pianoforte by M. Younger) (Sydney: W. J. Johnson, [1868])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/20061716 

Nervous cures galop ("The Veritable Christy's nervous cures galop as played at the nobility's and gentry's balls") (Sydney: W. J. Johnson, [1868])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/24748902 

Thanksgiving hymn for the preservation of the duke of Edinburgh (from the attempt upon his life) (words: L. M. Harrison) [April 1868], published as Hymn: A tribute to prince Alfred (Words L. M. Harrison)

Bibliography and resources:

E. J. Lea-Scarlett, "Younger, Montague Thomas Robson (1836-1899)", Australian dictionary of biography 6 (1976)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/younger-montague-thomas-robson-4908

Graeme Rushworth 1988, Historic organs of New South Wales, esp. 377-79

Peter Hughes, "Montague Younger: first organist of St. Andrew's Cathedral Sydney", The Sydney organ journal (December 1999), 21-22

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/6066278

Graeme Rushworth 2006, Historic organs of New South Wales - supplement, 69

Reproduces likely photograph of Montague Younger, senior, c. 1895

YRIGOYTI, Francis de (Francis de YRIGOYTI)

Composer, wine merchant (never came to Australia)

Active London, England, 1850s
Died France, 17 February 1911

https://sydney.edu.au/paradisec/australharmony/register-XYZ.php#YRIGOYTI-Francis-de (shareable link to this entry)

https://data.bnf.fr/fr/16445752/f__de_yrigoyti (BnF data)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1497590 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary:

Francis de Yrigoyti never came to Australia. However, he composed several popular compositions that are testament to colonial gold fever's grip in London in the early 1850s. The new song Dig! dig! dig! was "Composed & dedicated to all merry gold diggers"; according to reviews quoted on the back cover of the second edition: "This song may serve to shed a gleam of satisfaction to our Australian friends", "we hope it may find its way to Geelong". Yrigoyti followed the song with the Dig! dig! dig! polka. The song and his The great nugget polka were on sale in Australia by mid 1854.

Many new colonial "local songs" were also written and sung as parodies of "Dig, dig, dig".

The "Royal Victoria nugget", 328 oz. in weight, unearthed on the central Victorian diggings in September 1852, was so-called because it was purchased for and presented to queen Victoria.

Documentation:

"New Music", The Ladies' Companion and Monthly Magazine 3 (1 April 1853), 222

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=H0QFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA222

Dig! Dig! Dig! Song. Composed, and dedicated to All Merry Gold Diggers, by Francii de Yrigoyti. (Jewell and Letchford.)

The Wooing Season. Ballad. Words by W. Cullen Bryant; Music by F. de Yrigoyti. (Cramer, Beale, and Co.)

The name of Francis de Yrigoyti may not be so new to the musical world as it seems to us; but whether he be an experienced composer or not, but whether he be an experienced composer or not, these two songs at any rate evince powers of no ordinary character. The charming words of the American poet are set to a striking melody; and the ballad, sung by Miss Poole, must, we fed sure, eventually become a popular favourite. "Dig! Dig! Dig!" is a sparkling, spirited song, in all respects likely to "tell" at the present moment. We commend it to emigrants as a good song to sing on the voyage, when their fellow-passengers call on their musical companions to enliven them with a merry strain.

"THE GREAT NUGGET POLKA", The Ladies' Companion and Monthly Magazine 3 (1 June 1853), 330

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=H0QFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA330

The Great Nugget Polka. By the composer of " Dig! Dig!" (Jewell and Letchford, Soho Square.)

We had occasion lately to give deserved praise to some of Mr. Yrigoyti's songs, and now he proves himself a successful composer of dance music. "The Great Nugget Polka" is lively and effective, as a polka should be. Whether polkas are danced at the "Diggings" or not, we really cannot say; but perhaps the title will attract purchasers, and sometimes prove a souvenir of absent friends.

[Advertisement], The Musical Times 5 (1 February 1854), 346

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=FmwPAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA346

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 May 1854), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12952065

THE GREAT NUGGET POLKA, embellished with a veritable nugget . . . WOOLCOTT and CLARKE

"CHARACTERISTIC MUSIC", The Courier (1 June 1854), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2247000

Two pieces of music have been recently published in London, "The Great Nugget Polka," and a song called "Dig, dig, dig!"

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (31 July 1855), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91864728 

MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! The undersigned begs to inform the public that he has just received ex White Star a quantity of New Music, comprising Songs, Ballads, Polkas, Quadrilles, Waltzes, Mazurkas, , Marches, &c., &c., of which the following is a short list -
SONGS. Dig, dig, dig . . .
DANCES. Dig, dig, dig polka . . .
THOMAS BROWN, Bookseller and Stationer, Morrabool street.

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury (6 April 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18649997

MUSIC . . . Dig! Dig! Dig! A song to all Gold Diggers . . .
ROBERT BLAIR. Maitland, April 6th, 1858.

Musical works:

Dig! dig! dig!, song by Francis de Yrigoyti (London: Jewel & Letchford, [1853])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/41482770 

The great nugget polka Francis de Yrigoyti (London: Jewel & Letchford, [1853])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/7288791 

The great nugget polka composed by le chevalier F. de Yrigoyti (Victoria nugget, 328 oz.) to Harry Lee Carter esq're [piano, 4 hands] (London: G. Emery, [successor to Jewel])

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ZACHARIAE, Carl August (Carl August ZACHARIAE; C. A. ZACHARIAE; Charles Augustus ZACHARIAE)

Musical amateur, pianist, geologist

Born Launenstein, Hannover, (Germany), c. 1822
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 31 January 1850 (per Alfred, from Hamburg, 27 October 1849, via Portsmouth)
Arrived Bendigo, VIC, by 1858 or earlier
Active Bendigo, VIC, until 1877 or later

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

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Documentation:

Die Matrikel der Unversitaät Heidelberg [vol. 6, 1846-70] (Heidelberg: C. Winter, 1884), 59

https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_IxnPAAAAMAAJ/page/n69/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

30. October 1847 . . .
[No.] 510 / Carl August Zachariae / [age] 25 / [born] Launenstein, Hannover / [father's residence] Amtmann, Launenstein / [religion] Lu. / [studies] Mineralogie / [previous university] Bonn . . .

"THE WHEAL GAWLER SILVER LEAD MINES (Translated from the Sued Australishe Zeitung [sic])", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (3 August 1850), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article195940505 

. . . Happening to hear that a detailed Report respecting these mines . . . had been drawn up some little time ago by our countryman, Mr. C. Zachariae, who is known as a competent judge in mining matters, we requested permission of the Directors of the Association to publish it, and we have now the pleasure to present it to our readers . . .

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (14 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87981843 

GRAND QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY AT THE HAMBURG HOTEL, High-street,
THIS EVENING, 14th July.
Four of the first Musicians are engaged on this occasion, namely -
C. A. Zacharia, Pianist; C. Anthony, Violinist;
L. Kayser, (A 1) Flautist; A. Woest, Guitar player.
C. Myerhoff, Proprietor. Admission One Shilling:.

"THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD FORMATION. BY C. A. ZACHARIAE", Bendigo Advertiser (23 November 1859), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87993683 

"LECTURE", Bendigo Advertiser (28 July 1877), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88276133 

Mr. C. A. Zachariae delivered the following lecture on Thursday evening in the School of Mines . . .

[Report] 11. "Description of the Fossil Organic Remains from Bendigo." By M. Carl August Zachariae, The geological magazine (August 1877), 374

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=R3kVyDEgBc0C&pg=PA374 (DIGITISED)

ZAMBONI, Signora (Signora ZAMBONI)

Mezzo-soprano vocalist

Active Hobart and Launceston, TAS, January-February 1875; Brisbane, QLD, March 1875

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

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

Documentation:

"SHIPPING", The Tasmanian (30 January 1875), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198920649 

HOBART TOWN SHIPPING. ARRIVED . . . January 22. - Tasman, s.s., 491 tons, E. Lucas, from Melbourne, 20th inst. Passengers . . . Signor and Signora Tamburini Coy, Signora Zenoni Gamboa, Signor Baldassarri, Signora Baldassarri, Signora Magi, Signora Zamboni, Signora Dao . . .

"THE OPERA", Launceston Examiner (20 February 1875), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article52897809 

On Thursday evening Meyerbeer's master work Il Profeta was performed to an appreciative though not crowded house . . . Signora Zamboni in the minor part of Ines was good . . .

[News], The Brisbane Courier (30 March 1875), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1396698 

SIGNOR POMPEI'S Italian Opera Troupe, on their second appearance at the Victoria Theatre, last night, were greeted by an audience such as is seldom seen assembled in Brisbane . . . The piece chosen for last evening was Donizetti's justly-celebrated opera of "Lucia di Lammermoor" . . . The principal performers last night - consisting of Signor Baldassari, as Henry Ashton; Signor Dondi, as Raimondo; Signor Coy, as Edgardo; Signora Tamburini Coy, as Lucia (the heroine); and Signora Zamboni, as Alice, her attendant - acquitted themselves in a manner that appeared to give the greatest satisfaction to the critical audience assembled to hear them . . .

Bibliography and resources:

Gyger 1999, Civilising the colonies, 198

ZAVISTOWSKI "SISTERS"

Dancers, vocalists, actors

Arrived Sydney, June 1871 (per Nebraska, from California)
Departed Sydney, January 1872 (per Nebraska, for Auckland, NZ)

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

ZAVISTOWSKI, Christine (Christine LUDLAM; Mrs. Antonio ZAVISTOWSKI; Christine ZAVISTOWSKI)

Born England, c.1834 (mother of Emmeline and Alice)

ZAVISTOWSKI, Emmeline (Emmeline ZAVISTOWSKI; Mrs. Julius SHAILER)

Born Pennsylvania, USA, c.1850

ZAVISTOWSKI, Alice (Alice ZAVISTOWSKI; Mrs. Marshall WEBB)

Born New York, USA, c.1852

Summary:

The Zavistowski Sisters (actually Christine was Emmeline and Alice's mother) toured Australia for an intensive six months from mid-1871, before moving on to New Zealand in January 1872.

Image:

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/168911032

Documentation:

[News], Australian Town and Country Journal (3 June 1871), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70466945

The Zavistowski sisters (three in number), burlesque actresses, singers, and dancers have been engaged by Mr. George Coppin to visit Australia. They are said to be the most expensive stars that have ever yet visited the colonies.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 June 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28416329

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal (10 June 1871), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70467198

"THE PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 June 1871), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13240768

Great reputations may fill a theatre for one night to see Burnand's burlesque of Ixion, and as was the case on last Saturday night, many persons may be unable to obtain admission, but to draw large audiences in inclement weather, without changing the bill requires something more than a name. That these ladies have done so, proves that they have convinced the playgoers of their talent, and are appreciated. They are considered the cleverest trio of burlesque artists seen here, and from their first entrance to the fall of the curtain the excitement never flags, nor is there an opportunity afforded for adverse criticism. Miss Christine as Jupiter, dances admirably, and acts with great animation, and the Misses Emmeline and Alice as Ixion and Mercury fulfil every requisite of the part with immense eclat. They have been nightly encored, and are already as popular as if they had been old favourites.

"Dramatic and Musical Review", Australian Town and Country Journal (24 June 1871), 20

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70467501

. . . The most lithe and easy is the youngest, I think, Alice, who has a naive manner, and a very piquant countenance, totally unlike either of the others. The general appearance of the girls, their dresses, and a sort of brilliance, add to a passable share of good looks, very necessary for burlesque actresses. On hearing Alice sing "Love among the Roses", it is easy to see whence Miss Bessie Gregory borrowed her style of singing the song. Emmeline is the best comic vocalist; "Moet and Chandon" will, of course, be the rage of those who are addicted to show themselves the worse for indulging in the beverages. The "Shoo Fly", with which the present edition terminates, is a novelty, and about the most amusing part of the piece, and very characteristic of the kind of thing that will draw in San Francisco for "seventeen consecutive weeks".

"NEW DANCE MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 July 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13242561

NEW DANCE MUSIC. Mr. Henry Marsh has issued a waltz entitled the "Zavistowski", with an introduction including the air "Love among the roses". This composition will be found very lively, and in Mr. Marsh's usually effective style. The popular [REDACTED] melody, "Shoo fly", furnishes Mr. Walter Rice, the leader of the Prince of Wales Opera House band, with the basis of an excellently arranged galop, set in E, and A sharp. It is very pleasing, and well marked. The latter is published by Mr. J. R, Clarke, music-seller, of Hunter street.

"THEATRE ROYAL. THE ZAVISTOWSKI SISTERS", The Argus (11 September 1871), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5854863

"NEW MUSIC", Williamstown Chronicle (20 January 1872), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article68568625

We have received from Professor Hughes's Academy of Music, Collins street east, a copy of "Dora Fair", just published, as sung by our esteemed friend, Madlle. Emmeline Zavistowski, in the burlesque of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. By special request an acquaintance of ours kindly went through the music, which is set with pianoforte accompaniments, and to our uncultivated ear the performances sounded very nicely.

"SYDNEY SHIPPING", The Maitland Mercury (25 January 1872), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18760665

"THE ZAVISTOWSKI SISTERS", Daily Southern Cross (5 February 1872), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18720205.2.23

[Obituary of Antonio Zavistowski], New York Clipper (20 April 1901)

Through Col. T. Alston Brown we learn of the death of Mons. Antonio Zavistowski which occurred Jan. 24 at Morris Plains, NJ, aged seventy-six years. He was a well known ballerina master to old timers. He was at Covent Garden, London, Eng. for some time and came to America with his wife (Christine Ludlam), a well known premiere danseuse, in November 1848. He appeared with his wife in the small theatre called the Amphion, adjacent to the old Broadway Theatre. He then went to Philadelphia and appeared at Ellsbee's Lyceum. They then came back to the old Bowery Theatre, this city. Returning to Philadelphia, they appeared at the Arch Street Theatre in 1853, dancing between the plays. For Zavistowski's benefit, June 27, 1854, the pantomime of "Too Many Cooks" was acted, when his wife first appeared in pantomime. The season of 1858-9, Zavistowski was at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Leaving Philadelphia, they traveled as the Zavistowski Family, consisting of Mrs. Zavistowski (Christine Ludlam) and their two daughters, Alice and Emmeline. As the family, they were at Pike's Opera House, Cincinnati in the season of 1864. They traveled through the country until they went to San Francisco, Cal. with the spectacle "Snow Flake" and appeared at the Grand Opera House (now Morosco's), under the management of Fred Bert. Then Zavistowski went to Australia with Annie Pixley. He retired from the stage about 1881 and for years resided at Ridgewood New Jersey. When "Michael Strogoff" was done at Booth's Theatre he had charge of the ballet.

Related musical publications:

The Zavistowski waltz (by Henry Marsh) (Sydney & Melbourne: n. p., [1871])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/21416634 

Moet and Chandon waltz (arranged by Percy Fitz Stubbs; Dedicated to Miss Emmeline Zavistowski. Arranged from the air and suggested by her artistic representation of IXION) (Sydney: n.p., [?1871/2])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/38692512 

ZEIGLER, Herr = Charles ZIEGLER

ZEIM, Herr = Herr ZIEMS

ALBERTO ZELMAN, SENIOR AND JUNIOR

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

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

ZELMAN, Alberto (Alberto ZELMAN)

Pianist, organist, teacher, conductor, composer

Born Trieste, Italy, 1832
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 28 August 1871 (per Rangoon, from Calcutta)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 28 December 1907

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-462977 (NLA persistent identifier)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-566934 (NLA persistent identifier)

ZELMAN, Alberto (Samuel Victor Albert; Albert ZELMAN junior)

Violinist, conductor

Born Melbourne, VIC, 15 November 1874
Died Hawthorn, VIC, 3 March 1927

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1462482 (NLA persistent identifier)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-566934 (NLA persistent identifier)

Summary:

In Sydney in December 1871, bandmaster Julius Wissell already had the only recently arrived Alberto Zelman's Pipele waltzes on his band program.

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (23 December 1871), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13249643

Bibliography and resources:

Thérèse Radic, "Zelman, Alberto (1832-1907)", Australian dictionary of biography 6 (1976)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/zelman-alberto-4910

Thérèse Radic, "Zelman, Samuel Victor Albert (Alberto) (1874-1927)", Australian dictionary of biography 12 (1990)

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/zelman-samuel-victor-albert-alberto-9226

Musical works (junior):

Soldiers of the willow (Song; words by Geo. Essex Evans [1901]; music by Alberto Zelman [? jnr.]) ([Melbourne]: For the author by Allan & Co., [1903]) 

https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/12220510 

ZEPLIN FAMILY OF MUSICIANS

All except George Frederick arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 August 1859 (per Black Swan, from London, 4 June)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/search?l-publictag=Zeplin+family+of+musicians (TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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

ZEPLIN, George (George ZEPLIN; George ZEPLIN, senior; Mr. ZEPLIN; Mr. G. ZEPLIN)

Musician, violinist, band leader, tailor, theatrical manager

Born Wapping, Middlesex, England, 22 May 1812; baptised St. John, Wapping, 21 June 1812; son of John Frederick Ferdinand ZEPLIN (d. 1851) and Ann ?
Married Jane Margaret CHAMBERLAIN (1812-1881), Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, 15 January 1832
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 August 1859 (per Black Swan, from London, 4 June)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 29 September 1881, aged 69

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ZEPLIN, George Frederick (George Frederick ZEPLIN; G. F. ZEPLIN)

Musician, harp player, tailor, draper

Born London, England, 13 August 1832; baptised St. George in the East, 12 September 1832, son of George ZEPLIN and Jane CHAMBERLAIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 20 October 1852 (per Nepaul, from London, 8 July)
Married Bridget SHEA (1833-1877), VIC, 1855
Died Melbourne, VIC, 21 October 1884

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ZEPLIN, Frederick (Frederick George ZEPLIN; Frederick ZEPLIN; Frederic ZEPLIN; Fred. ZEPLIN)

Musician, violinist, orchestral leader

Born London, England, c. 1834; son of George ZEPLIN and Jane CHAMBERLAIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 August 1859 (per Black Swan, from London, 4 June)
Married (1) Rebecca Mary JONES (c.1833-1886), VIC, 24 January 1869
Married (2) Julia Ada MARSHALL (1866-1897), 16 March 1889
Died Melbourne, 24 September 1906, "in his 73rd year"

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ZEPLIN, Rebecca (Rebecca Mary JONES; Miss Rebecca JONES; Mrs. Frederick ZEPLIN)

Vocalist

Born Sydney, NSW, 1842; daughter of Charles Edward JONES and Christina Mary THOMSON
Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), by 1848
Married Frederick ZEPLIN, VIC, 24 January 1869
Died Belfast (Port Fairy), VIC, 16 January 1886

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ZEPLIN, Thomas (Thomas ZEPLIN; T. ZEPLIN)

Musician, violinist, orchestral leader, pianist, organist

Born Stepney, England, 1840 (4th quarter); son of George ZEPLIN and Jane CHAMBERLAIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 August 1859 (per Black Swan, from London, 4 June)
Married Louisa WILSON (1845-1917), VIC, 1868; children: Arthur John (1872-1940), George (1871-1908), Thomas (1870-1897)
Died Melbourne, VIC, 10 August 1913, aged 72

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ZEPLIN, Henry (Henry ZEPLIN; H. ZEPLIN)

Violinist, orchestral leader

Born Stepney, England, 1843 (3rd quarter); son of George ZEPLIN and Jane CHAMBERLAIN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 28 August 1859 (per Black Swan, from London, 4 June)
Married Ada WHITE (d. 1897), VIC, September 1889
Died Melbourne, VIC, 21 May 1899, aged 57

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Summary:

George Zeplin, senior, tailor and musician, was born in Wapping, on 22 May 1812, and baptised at St. John's church on 21 June, a son of John Zeplin (John Frederick Ferdinand Zeplin, according to George's 1881 death record), a "taylor" of Gun Alley, and his wife Ann.

Zeplin married Jane Margaret Chamberlain at St. George in the East on 15 February 1832, and their first son, George Frederick, was born on 13 August. Though Zeplin remained based in East London, his quadrille band was first documented in Harrowgate, Yorkshire, where he was engaged at the Montpelier pleasure grounds during the summers of 1844 and 1845.

Thereafter, Zeplin's band was advertised and was reported regularly in East London from 1855 until the family's final departure for Victoria in June 1859.

George and Jane's eldest son, George Frederick Zeplin, was the first to make the voyage to Melbourne, as an emigrant on the Nepaul in 1852, assisted under Caroline Chisholm's emigration scheme. He probably went immediately to one or other of the gold fields on arrival, and from early 1855 until mid 1858 was living and working at Beechworth.

In the Melbourne Argus on 10 September 1859, the rest of the Zeplin Family (G. Zeplin and Sons) advertised that they had just arrived from London per ship Black Swan, and on the same page it was announced that "Zeplin's Celebrated Quadrille Band" was engaged for a Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at Trade's Hall, and at Edward Wivell's Assembly Rooms.

As "Zeplin and Sons' Quadrille Band", they also advertised "Violin, harp, flageolet, Pianoforte taught".

In October 1861, the "Band of the Messrs. Zeplin" appeared with the visiting artists Horace Poussard and Rene Douay at an afternoon promenade concert at the Victorian Exhibition. Thereafter, "Zeplin's Band" played regularly at prominent Melbourne events, like the Governor's Ball in June 1864. In August 1864 it was announced that Frederick Coppin and "M. Zeplin" - probably either Frederick or Thomas - would be first violins in Frank Howson junior's orchestra at the New Haymarket Theatre. Both sons were billed at the Theatre Comique in June 1867, Frederick and musical director, and Thomas (Tom) as leader of the orchestra. From then on, however, Thomas was the most often named of the brothers.

With Thomas frequently engaged as a musical director in the major theatres, management and direction of the family band was probably left to George senior and the other brothers. Apparently, until his death in 1884, George Frederick had been chiefly responsible, at which point he was succeeded by Frederick.

Meanwhile, having been lessees of the Varieties Theatre, George senior and Frederick were before the Insolvency Court in June 1876.

That same year, Thomas, violinist and conductor at the Opera House, released, through W. H. Glen and Co., his first published compositions, both sets of waltzes, The lily waltz in July, and Autumn leaves in November.

Thomas also composed music for several stage productions, a published offshoot of one of which was a potpourri, consisting of arrangements of several airs from the stage production of Round the world in 80 days, arranged by him and Fred Lyster, and including his Japanese Butterfly dance.

Documentation:

[Banns of marriage, Christ Church, Spitalfields in ] the year 1832; register, 1805-33, page 502; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_194738-00580?pid=2051350 (PAYWALL)

No. 16,012 / Banns of Marriage between George Zeplin, bachelor, and Jane Chamberlain, spinster, both of this parish, were published on . . . 1st / 8th / 15th January . . .

Marriages solemnized in the Parish of Christ Church, Spitalfields . . . in the year 1832; register, 1828-43, page 244; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1623/31280_194734-00137?pid=2034687 (PAYWALL)

No. 732 / George Zeplin of this Parish Bachelor and Jane Chamberlain of this Parish Spinster were married in this Church by Banns this [15 February 1832] . . .

Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of St. George [in the East] . . . in the year 1832; register, 1826-35, page 182; London Metropolitan Archives

https://www.ancestry.com.au/interactive/1558/31280_199063-00433 (PAYWALL)

No. 1449 1832 Sept'r 12 / George Frederick Son of / George & Jane / Zeplin / Chapel Street / Tailor / [born] 13 Aug't 1832

"HARROGATE HORTICULTURAL AND FLORAL SOCIETY", York Herald (7 September 1844), 8

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On Friday week, this society held their second exhibition for the present season, in an elegant and spacious pavilion erected in the Montpelier pleasure grounds . . . the use of which was kindly and gratuitously granted by Mr. James Dawson, whose indefatigable zeal is well known in promoting the interests of his fellow-townsmen, and contributing toward the comfort and amusement of the visitors . . . In the grounds were stationed two bands of music, the Harrogate brass band, and Zeplin's celebrated quadrille band, the latter of which was gratuitously supplied by Mr. Dawson . . .

"SIR CHARLES SLINGSBY'S MAJORITY. GREAT REJOICINGS", Yorkshire Gazette (30 August 1845), 5

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On Friday last, the 22 inst., the inhabitants of Moor Monkton were aroused at an early hour by a merry peal from the church bells, to a scene of festivity and joy in celebration of Sir Charles Slingsby, their worthy landlord, being that day of age . . . In the evening a ball was given in the Music Hall, which was numerously attended, and where the sprightly dace was kept up to a late hour to the melodious strains of Zeplin's Quadrille Band, from the Montpelier Gadens, Low Harrogate, and which Mr. James Dawson kindly granted the use of . . .

"HARROGATE . . . HORTICULTURAL AND FLORAL SOCIETY"York Herald (20 September 1845), 7

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the second exhibition of this society, for the present season, took place on Tuesday last, the 16th instant, in the Montpelier pleasure grounds . . . Two first-rate bands of music were stationed in the grounds - the Harrogate brass band, and Zeplin's quadrille band . . .

England census, 30 March 1851, Stepney, Mile End Old Town; UK National Archives, HO 107 / 1552

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11 [Bedford St.] / George Zeplin / Head / 38 / Musician / [Born] Mid'x St. George's
Jane [Zeplin] / Wife / 38 / Wife / [Mid'x] Shadwell
George [Zeplin] / Son / 18 / Musician / [Mid'x] St. Luke's
Frederick [Zeplin] / Son / 17 / Musician / [Mid'x] Shadwell
Ann [Zeplin] / Son / 12 / Scholar / [Mid'x] Shadwell
Thomas [Zeplin] / Son / 10 / Scholar / [Mid'x] Stepney
Henry [Zeplin] / Son / 7 / Scholar / [Mid'x] Stepney
Jane [Zeplin] / Dau. / 3 / At home / [Mid'x] Stepney
Matilda [Zeplin] / Dau. / 1 / At home / Surrey Bramley . . .

[Advertisement], The era [London] (2 September 1855), 1

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ROYAL PAVILION GARDENS, NORTH WOOLWICH.
Mr. H. FRANCIS'S (Manager) BENEFIT on THURSDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 6TH . . .
Dancing to Hayward's celebrated Band.
The Colossal Ball-room will also be open for Dancing to Zeplin's Band . . .

[Advertisement], The era [London] (11 January 1857), 1

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EASTERN CANTERBURY HALL. KING'S ARMS, MILE-END-ROAD. -
Licensed by Act of Parliament. - Proprietor, Mr. H. LEVY. - Open every Evening for Singing and Dancing . . .
Mr. George Chapman will preside at the Grand Pianoforte.
Zeplin's celebrated Quadrille Band. All the new and popular Dances of the day.
Solos, Duetts, Glees, Madrigals, &c.
Doors open at Seven, commence at Half-past Seven. Ball at Ten, conclude at Twelve.

[Advertisement], The era [London] (21 June 1857), 1

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TO PRIOPRIETORS OF PUBLIC PLACES OF AMUSEMENTS. - G. ZEPLIN AND SON'S Celebrated Quadrille Band having completed a successful engagement in London, are open to enter into an engagement with the proprietor of one of the above places of amusements for the Summer season. Country preferred. Address, G. ZEPLIN AND SON, Quadrille Office, 24, Mile End-road.

"BEAUMONT INSTITUTION", East London Observer (9 January 1858), 3

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On Monday evening last the Annual Juvenile Entertainment took place. First in the programme was M. Desarai, with his celebrated troupe of Monkeys and Dogs . . . Next came the Professor of Natural Magic, Mons. Logrenia, who kept the audience in a continual state of excitement and wonder . . . The entertainment concluded with some very excellent Dissolving Views from the establishment of Mr. Cox, and the distribution of several volumes of books. Of the music by Zeplin's band we cannot speak so favourably as we could wish. It seemed to us that however suitable some portions of it might be for a "bal masque" or a "monstre platform," it was anything but appropriate to this occasion, especially the vulgar polka played during the exhibition of dissolving views. The entertainment gave great satisfaction to a delighted auditory of juveniles, with a good sprinkling their Pas and Mas. We should be glad to see these "Annual" entertainments converted into " Quarterly," confident of them realising their well-merited success.

[Advertisement], Hertford Mercury and Reformer (20 November 1858), 1

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G. ZEPLIN AND SONS BEG to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Public in General that they have removed their Quadrille Office from 24, Mile-end Road, to 29, ARGYLL-ROAD, GLOBE FIELDS, MILE-END.
Every Description of Bands Provided, in Large or Small numbers.

"SOMETHING LIKE HOSPITALITY", East London Observer (26 February 1859), 3

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Although it is fashionable for denizens of the west to affect to recoil with horror from the barbarism of the east, and to ignore any pretensions to refinement existing the city side Temple-bar, yet at times the benighted Orientals give some proofs that they are neither wanting in the amenities or the hospitalities of life exercised by their westerly brethren. An opportunity of witnessing what display of elegance the Tower Hamlets can make was afforded on the evening of the 17th instant, by Mr. T. Gibbons, a worthy merchant in our locality, who entertained, in a most munificent manner, beneath his hospitable roof, at 18, Upper East Smithfield, a party of less than 130 guests. A spacious warehouse on his premises was elegantly decorated with banners, &c., and formed an admirable ball room, where a crowd beautiful and elegantly attired ladies with their attendant cavaliers wooed Terpsichore under the influence of Zeplin's band till grey dawn began to peep . . .

[Advertisement], The era [London] (24 April 1859), 1

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PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. - ZEPLIN and SONS beg to state that their celebrated Band is open to engagements during the Summer Season, for Promenade Concerts, Gardens, &c., in or out of London. Apply, by letter, to G. ZEPLIN'S office, 29, Argyle-road, Globe-fields, Mile-end.

Australia (from 1852; and 1859):

List of passengers on the ship Nepaul [sic] for Port Phillip, from London, 8 July 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/33FE03C7-F96C-11E9-AE98-C7AC77C28B87?image=64 (DIGITISED)

. . . Zeplin George / 20 / Musician . . .

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (21 April 1855), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113013337 

Immense Attraction.
SALLE DE VALENTINO, Beechworth Hotel.
MESSRS. LANGFORD & ATKINSON beg to acquaint the Public of Beechworth and the vicinity that a
FREE AND EASY will be held in the above place of amusement
This Evening, and continued every Saturday Evening.
The Talented Instrumentalists, Messrs. Griffith and Zeplin, will perform on the Violin and Harp.
The Chair to be taken at eight, by Mr. Small.
ADMISSION FREE.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Griffith (violin); Joe Small (vocalist)

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (12 May 1855), 1

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Salle de Valentino, Beechworth Hotel.
BARLOW'S BENEFIT On Saturday Next, May 12,
on which occasion a host of talent will appear, comprising the following gentlemen,
Messrs. BARLOW, BRICE, GRIFFITHS, ELLAR, SMALL, ZEPLIN, and SOUTTEN.
being their first appearance together as
The American Minstrels,
introducing a variety of Songs, Glees, Chorusses, Catches, &c. . . .
Mr. ZEPLIN, the talented Harpist, will perform a Solo in the course of the evening . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Barlow (minstrel); Julius Henry Ellar (minstrel); Frank Soutten (minstrel)

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (17 March 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113014485

ST. PATRICK'S DAY. GRAND BALL.
IN aid of the Funds for Building a Presbytery and Catholic Church in Beechworth . . .
ORCHESTRA.
Conductor - Mr. Hurley; Leader - Mr. Osborne
Violin Primo - Mr. Osborne
Violin Secundo - Herr Weichmann
Violin Secundo - Herr Carll
Harp - M. Zeplin
Pianoforte - M. Carne
Contra Basso - Herr Esther
Picolo Solo - Herr Esther
Clarionet - Mr. Hurley
Cornet a Piston - Mr. Barlow
Trombone - Sig. Rangoni . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: J. P. Hurley (conductor, clarinet); Ferdinand Osborne (violin); Heinrick Weichmann (violin); Carl Esther (double bass, piccolo); John Barlow (cornet); Antonio Rangoni (trombone)

"POLICE COURT . . . WAGES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (28 March 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113014651 

George Zeplin v John Johnson.
A claim for £5 6s 8d, balance of wages, for playing a harp at defendant's house for two weeks and two days at £5 per week. Plaintiff had received £5, and now sued for the balance. Mrs. Griffith was sworn, and stated that she was present when Zeplin agreed with Johnson to play for him at £5 per week each. Would swear positively that the word "each" was mentioned.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (14 April 1857), 3

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. . . STAR THEATRE . . .
MR PENDLETON begs to acquaint the inhabitants of Beechworth that he intends opening the above room every night for Concerts, where the Public may pass a
PLEASANT EVENING FOR ONE SHILLING.
Supported by Mrs. Pendleton, who will appent with him in all their humorous comic duets.
MR. F. PERCEY, the favorite Baritone.
MR. G. GUPPS, the admired Violin Player.
HARP - MR. ZEPLIN.
MR. PENDLETON will sing many of the most Popular Comic Songs of the day . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James and Mary Ann Pendleton (vocalists)

"THE TYROLESE MINSTRELS", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (9 June 1857), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113015646 

. . . Mademoiselle Kramer sang several Scotch and Irish ballads during the evening with great sweetness and expression, but we own a decided preference for her native songs. Mr. Haimnerger is an accomplished violinist, eliciting frequent and loud applause by his solos on that instrument. The entertainment was varied by performances on the harp and violin by Messrs. Zeplin and Griffith.

ASSOCIATIONS: Marie Kramer (vocalist); Julius Haimberger (violinist)

"POLICE COURT . . . WAGES", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (6 January 1858), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113236055 

John Barlow claimed £4 for services as a musician from John Brock, landlord of the Hibernian hotel. The agreement was that complainant might absent himself on any night except Saturday or Monday, on condition that he found a substitute; he had absented himself one night without complying with the term of the agreement, defendant therefore refused to pay him.
Zeplin v Brock.
Griffith v Brock.
These two cases were exactly similar to the above, and were all dismissed.

"NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (13 January 1858), 2

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MR. ZEPLIN. - An English Letter for you at this Office.

[Advertisement], Ovens and Murray Advertiser (6 April 1858), 3

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Mr. Zeplin Will play a Solo on the Harp, To-Night, at Ashton's Circus. - TROY KNIGHT'S Benefit.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Henry Ashton (circus proprietor); Troy Knight (vocalist)

List of passengers on the ship Black Swan for Port Phillip, from London, 27 May 1859; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3B109F91-F96C-11E9-AE98-93E32FF6E163?image=134 (DIGITISED)

. . . Zeplin George / 47 / Musician
[Zeplin] Jane / 46 / [all family, female and male designated "Musician"]
Fred / 25 // Anne / 19 // Thomas / 16 // Henry / 14 // Jane / 10 // Alice / 6 // Amelia / 5 // Emily / [no age indicated]

[3 advertisements], The Argus (10 September 1859), 8

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TRADES' HALL, Lygon-street. - PLAIN and FANCY DRESS BALL, Wednesday, September 14.
Zeplin's Celebrated Quadrille Band is engaged . . .

MR. WIVELL'S ASSEMBLY-ROOMS, Fitzroy-street, Collingwood. -
THIS EVENING, QUADRILLE PARTY. The celebrated English instrumentalists, the Zeplin Family, will perform the newest dance music, selections from the new opera of Satanella, Jullien's latest composition, the "Fern Leaves Waltz," &c.

THE ZEPLIN FAMILY having just arrived from London per ship Black Swan, beg to inform the gentry that their celebrated QUADRILLE BAND may be engaged in large or small numbers, by applying to G. Zeplin and Sons, 31 Queensberry-street, North Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (27 September 1859), 8

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ZEPLIN and SONS' celebrated QUADRILLE BAND, lately arrived from London, can be engaged in large or small numbers. 31 Queensberry street, North Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 November 1859), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5692123 

ZEPLIN and SONS' celebrated QUADRILLE BAND; office, 34 Queensberry-street, North Melbourne.
Pianoforte, harp, violin, taught.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 January 1860), 3

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ZEPLIN and SONS' QUADRILLE BAND, office 34 Queensberry-street, North Melbourne. Violin, harp, flageolet. Pianoforte taught.

[Advertisement], The Argus (28 July 1860), 8

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ZEPLIN and SONS' QUADRILLE BAND, 34 Queensberry-street, North Molbourne. Piano, harp, flageolet, concertina, violin, taught.

[Advertisement], The Argus (25 February 1861), 8

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LADIES will produce the assembly cards, as indispensable to admittance to the QUADRILLE PARTY THIS EVENING . . .
Zeplin's excellent quadrille band attends the assembly.
C. P. DENNING, Protestant Hall.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cornelius Peter Denning (dancing master)

[Advertisement], The Argus (20 April 1861), 3

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CROUCH and WILSON require TENDERS for the ERECTION of HOUSE for Mr. George Zeplin, William-street. Plans, etc., at their office, Swanston-street.

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 May 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5700414 

MUSICAL UNION. GRAND CONCERT, in aid of the Fund for Relief of the Widows and orphans of the Soldiers of the 40th Regiment who have fallen in New Zealand, will be given in the EXHIBITION BUILDING, THIS EVENING, MAY 22 . . .
Programme will consist of Overture - "Ruy Blas" - Mendelssohn.
Mendelssohn's FIRST WALPURGIS NIGHT, And Mr. Henry Leslie's JUDITH . . .
Frincipal Violin - Mr. A. J. LESLIE. Conductor - Mr. G. R. G. PRINGLE.
LIST of the ORCHESTRA: First Violins - Messrs. Leslie, A. J.; Edwards; Fischer; Levy; Peters; Strebinger; Smith; Zeplin . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Leslie (leader); Wilhelm Carl Fischer (violin); Barnett Levy (violin); Frederick Strebinger (violin); George R. G. Pringle (conductor); Musical Union (Melbourne)

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

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BANDS PROVIDED. Zeplin and Sons' Quadrille-office removed to William-street, corner of Capel-street, Melbourne.

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 October 1861), 8

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VICTORIAN EXHIBITION.
PROMENADE CONCERT. THIS AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 12. To commence at 2 o'clock.
POUSSARD and DOUAY. And the BAND of Messrs. ZEPLIN.
PROGRAMME. Overture - Band . . .
Waltz - Bird of Paradise (flageolet obligato) - Band . . .
March - Oberon - Band . . .
Galop - Crimea - Band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Horace Poussard (violin); Rene Douay (cello)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (19 October 1854), 5

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Despite the attraction of the races, the number of visitors to the Exhibition steadily increuses. Yesterday, 780 tickets were sold, and to this attendance is to be added the number of season ticket-holders and exhibitors admitted. To-day grand promenade concerts will be given in the afternoon and evening. On both occasions Zeplin's band and the celebrated instrumentalists, Messrs. Peussard and Douay, will perform. The following is the programme - Band: overture, "Edouardo Christino" (Rossini) . . . Band: "Grand Goorkha March" (Jullien) . . . Band: Finale.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser (28 October 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150309026 

GREAT MUSICAL TREAT . . .
A GRAND Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT . . . In the
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3OTH, 1861,
For the benefit of MR. WILLIAM STONEHAM . . .
The following talented artistes have been engaged: . . .
Mr. ZEPLIN, the celebrated Harpist . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald (28 October 1861), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244247545 

VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. PROMENADE CONCERTS. Morning and Evening.
Miss HARIETT GORDON, the accomplished vocalist and pianist, is engaged, and will perform on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.
Morning Concerts at Two o'clock; Evening, at Seven p.m.
ZEPLIN'S BAND. Admission, One Shilling . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald (18 November 1861), 1

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VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. Will Close on the 30th inst. . . .
MR. FARQUHARSON Will sing every afternoon and evening during the week.
ZEPLIN'S BAND Is re-engnged, and will perform daily.
THE WRAY FAMILY . . .

"NEWS OF THE WEEK", The Melbourne Leader (23 November 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197521345 

The Victorian Exhibition continues to be well attended . . . The conversazione on Thursday, under the patronage of Sir Henry and Lady Barkly, was a decided success . . . At ten o'clock, a selection of music was performed by Zeplin's band, interspersed by songs from Mr. Farquharson, who was warmly received . . .

"THE GOVERNOR'S BALL", The Australian News for Home Readers (25 June 1864), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63171010 

The first ball given by His Excellency the Governor and Lady Darling was in honor of the Queen's birthday, and took place in the Exhibition Building on the 1st inst. . . . It only remains to be said that the music was provided by Zeplin's band, and that nothing occurred to mar the joyousness of the assemblage. Elegance, art, and nature combined to make the scene a most attractive one . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (7 December 1861), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article154847616 

The number of persons who visited the Exhibition yesterday, exclusive of exhibitors and season ticket holders, amounted to 3929, and upwards of 3000 children were admitted from those schools which had not previously availed themselves of the free admission permitted them. The concert by the Wray Family, assisted by M. Boulanger, appeared to be highly appreciated, as was the performance of Mr. Zeplin's band in the morning and concluding portion of the evening. This day (the closing one), the Philharmonic Society will give the last concert, assisted by Miss O. Hamilton.

"TOWN TALK", The Herald (3 October 1861), 5

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The second Volunteer Assembly Ball took place at the Exhibition Building yesterday evening, and was a complete success. About fifteen hundred persons, amongst whom were members of both Houses of the Legislature, and a very large number of ladies were present . . . The ball was opened at nine o'clock, and dancing was continued with the utmost spirit until a late, or rather an early, hour this morning. The strains of Zeplin's band kept the lovers of Terpsichore in a highly animated condition, and the musicians fully maintained their reputation . . .

"FIRE AT RUTHERGLEN", Ovens and Murray Advertiser [Beechworth, VIC] (6 November 1862), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112892059 

The "Golden Gate Hotel," on the Clydesdale lead, was entirely destroyed by fire at about 11 o'clock on Tuesday night . . . The house adjoining belonging to a violinist named Zeplin, who lost everything except his wife and fiddle, was also consumed . . .

[Advertisement], The Herald (16 March 1864), 2

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THE PANTOMIME GALOP. - Just received by the mail; at Wiklie, Webster, and Co, Collins-street.
Performed every night at the Theatre Royal, and by Zeplin's band.

"THE BIRTHDAY BALL", The Herald (2 June 1864), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247586514 

. . . This was the first ball given by His Excellency Sir Charles Darling, and therefore it possessed an unusual interest . . . The Governor's ball is usually made the occasion for young ladies to make their debut into fashionable life, and obliging female friends and relations who have long since abandoned dancing and the deceits of the world, are brought out to perform the duties of chaperone, which usually consist in obtaining a place amongst those horticultural plants commonly designated as "wall flowers," while their fair charges are engaged in a distant part of the building in the mazy whirling waltz, the lively deux temps, or making one of a set in the new Imperial quadrilles, to the inspiriting music provided by Zeplins' band . . .

"THE NEW HAYMARKET THEATRE", The Argus (5 August 1864), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5751301

The extensive improvements in the reconstruction and decoration of this theatre are now all but completed, and the house will be quite ready for the opening night tomorrow, when Lady Don makes her first appearance since her return from Europe . . . Lady Don will be supported by the following company: - Mr. Hoskins (the manager) . . . and Mr. Frank Howson . . . The orchestra - so important a component part of a theatre with the future specialty of the Haymarket - is well selected, and will consist of the following performers: - First violins, Mr, F. Coppin and M. Zeplin; second violin, Mr. Bentley; violoncello, Mr. F. Howson, jun.; flute, Mr. Creed Royal; cornet, Mr. Richardson; viola, Mr. J. Howson, jun.; double boss, Mr. Gover; clarionet, Herr Faure; trombone, Mr. S. Hore; tympanes, Mr. Gorman; leader, Mr. Fred. Coppin; operatic conductor, Mr. Frank Howson, jun. . . .

"THE CHURCH BALL", Ovens and Murray Advertiser (25 August 1864), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112902705 

The ball in aid of the Church of England building fund took place on Thursday night, and was a complete success. The people of Rutherglen are indebted to the trustees for the most agreeable evening ever spent in the town . . . We must not forget to mention that the music contributed in no slight measure to the success of the evening, and Messrs. Burke, Weinberg, Zeplin, and Vorherr, well known musicians as they are, certainly on this occasion excelled themselves - Murray Gazette.

[Advertisement], The Argus (6 June 1867), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5768849

THEATRE COMIQUE.
Lessee, Comte de la Chapelle. Stage Manager, Mr. Richardson . . .
Musical Director, Mr. F. Zeplin; Pianist, Mr. Montagu; Leader of Orchestra, Mr. Tom Zeplin . . .

"THE GOVERNOR'S BALL", The Argus (26 November 1867), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5784530

The reception of the Prince over, the entertainments in his honour were begun last night by the Governor with a ball . . . The music was provided by Mr. Zeplin, whose admirable band comprised 30 performers, and the programme included the Duke of Edinburgh Galop - a spirited and effective composition by Mr. Zeplin himself . . .

"THE GOVEROR'S BALL", The Australasian (25 June 1867), 13

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63171010

. . . The music was provided by Mr. Zeplin, whose admirable band comprised 30 performers, and the programme included the Duke of Edinburgh Galop - a spirited and effective composition by Mr. Zeplin himself . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Argus (28 January 1869), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5818563

ZEPLIN - JONES - On the 24th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Melbourne, by the Rev. J. Potter, Frederick, second son of George Zeplin, of Melbourne, to Rebecca Mary, eldest daughter of the late Charles Jones, of Sydney, N.S.W. Sydney papers please copy.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Jones (late actor)

"MELBOURNE", Mount Alexander Mail (16 February 1869), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197315666 

A melee occurred at the Varieties on Saturday night, which for some time caused a sensation about the precincts of this place of amusement. The disturbance was commenced by two men of the "rowdy" class making an unprovoked attack upon Mr. Zeplin, lessee of the Varieties . . .

"LAW REPORT . . . SPECIAL EXAMINATION. RE G. AND F. ZEPLIN", The Argus (17 November 1870), 1 supplement

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5837983 

A special examination was hold in the estate of George and Frederick Zeplin, formerly lessees of the Varieties in Bourke-street. Mr. Wyburn appeared for the assignee and creditors, and Mr. B. Miller for the insolvents. George Zeplin, one of the insolvents, examined, said that Frederick Zeplin was his son and partner. He (witness) produced a deed of settlement on his wife, which he executed on the 21st January, 1869. When he went into the Varieties he owed nothing, and there were not any debts due to him. Had not entered in his schedule the property settled on his wife. He bought that property about 10 years ago, and built a house on the land, which cost him about £400. The furniture in his house belonged to his son George, to whom he sold it about 12 months since for £200, and he had hired it from his son for the last five months. The money he received for the furniture was spent, he believed, on alterations at the Varieties. His son had removed some of the furniture because he wanted to turn it into money. The removal was about the time of the fire at the Varieties. Did not know to whom his son sold the furniture, neither did he know where it was removed to. In August, 1869, he (witness) sold his son Thomas three pieces of land for £200. That money was also spent on the Varieties, the alterations to that building amounting to £1,500. The building was insured for £1,000 by him as lessee, and it was also insured by the owners. The stock-in-trade was insured for £500 which they received from the company, and it was paid away by his son, as appeared in the schedule. When he made the settlement on his wife he did not owe anything. Some of the £500 insurance money went for his household expenses, and some to his son's family. George F. Zeplin, a son of the last witness, on being examined, said that he bought the furniture referred to from his father, about 11 months ago, for £200. The furniture was then in the house which his father lived in in William-street. Witness was a draper and a teacher of music; and at the time of buying the furniture he was in the drapery business. The money for the furniture was paid in gold and notes. It was witness's own savings. He removed part of the furniture about four months ago to a cottage he rented in Spencer-street for the purpose of holding the furniture. He told his father that he was going to take the furniture there. The insolvent George Zeplin was recalled, and asked if he still adhered to the statement that he did not know where the furniture was taken to, and he stated that he did. Mr. Wyburn then asked for the committal of the insolvent for prevarication, but the Commissioner said he could not commit, as the insolvent's evidence was not of itself prevaricating, but only when compared with the statement of the son, and he could not commit on the evidence of a third person. Thomas Zeplin, a son of George Zeplin, the insolvent, gave evidence that he bought the pieces of land above mentioned from his father for £200, in August, 1869. The examination then closed.

"ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES", The Australasian (25 January 1873), 21

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137577115 

Mr. George Zeplin, a musician, reported to the police on Saturday, that at about half-past 1 that morning, as he was going home along A'Beckett-street, when he was near Elizabeth-street, he was rushed upon by three men, who knocked him down and robbed him of a gold lever watch with albert chain, a meerschaum pipe, and white muslin pocket handkerchief.

[Advertisement], The Argus (15 July 1876), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5895154

JUST PUBLISHED . . . Price Two Shillings . . .
THE LILY WALTZ, The admired set of Waltzes performed at THE OPERA-HOUSE
During Mr. Emmett'a successful Engagement.
Composed and dedicated To J. K. EMMETT, Esq.
By THOMAS ZEPLIN.
Published by W. H. GLEN and Co. . . .
Musicsellers, 33 Collins-street east.

[News], The Argus (15 July 1876), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5895157 

We have received from Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co., Collins-street east, copies of one of the most effective musical publications yet issued in this city. It is entitled "The Lily Waltz," and is composed by Thomas Zeplin. The reader may recollect that it was played nightly, with excellent effect by the orchestra at the Opera house during Mr. J. K. Emmet's engagement, and while Mr. Zeplin was conductor. The design and execution in chromo-lithography by Mesara H. G. de Gruchy and Co., of the flowers which adorn the frontispiece, are quite artistic, and very admirable.

"NEW MUSIC", The Argus (23 November 1876), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5910689 

. . . The following are the latest productions of the Melbourne publishing house of Messrs. W. H. Glen and Co. - . . . "Autumn Leaves" is the title of a full set of waltzes, the composition of Mr. Thomas Zeplin, leader in the orchestra at the Melbourne Opera-house. The numbers are varied and harmonious and have well marked time about them. This composition makes a good companion to "The Lily" waltz by the same author, both in construction and in the highly ornamental style in which it is turned out by the publisher . . .

[News], The Argus (30 June 1877), 7

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5927544 

We have received from Messrs. Allan and Company (Wilkie'e) the following copies of their recent publications in music, namely . . . "Round the World in Eighty Days" is a potpourri arranged by Fred. Lyster and Thomas Zeplin, on airs written for the spectacular drama of that name by Giorza, F. Lyster, Zeplin, and Mrs. W. S. Lyster. This is an effective arrangement in a simple setting which sounds prettily and is not difficult to play.

"Deaths", The Argus (4 June 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5961311 

ZEPLIN. - On the 3rd inst., at her residence, William-street, Jane Margaret, the dearly beloved wife of George Zeplin, sen., in her 69th year. Much regretted.

"Deaths", The Argus (30 September 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5969499

ZEPLIN. - On the 29th inst., at his residence, corner of William and Capel streets, West Melbourne, George Zeplin, sen., of paralysis, aged 69 years, after a long and painful illness.

"DEATH", The Herald (22 October 1884), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241156906 

ZEPLIN - Died on the 21st inst, at his residence, Hornsby Terrace, Peel street, Hotham (of Hydatids), Mr. George Frederick Zeplin, Musician, aged 62 years. Deeply regretted by all who knew him.

[Advertisement], The Age (30 October 1884), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191470843 

A CARD. - In consequence of the death of my brother, Mr. George Zeplin, I wish respectfully to inform his patrons and the public that all present and future engagements will be strictly carried out by me.
FREDERICK ZEPLIN, 156 Williams-street.
West Melbourne.
ZEPLIN'S CELEBRATED QUADRILLE BAND,
In large or small numbers. With pianoforte or harp.
156 William-street, West Melbourne.

"DEATHS", The Argus (18 January 1886), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6080709 

ZEPLIN. - On the 16th inst., drowned whilst bathing at Belfast, Rebecca, the dearly-beloved wife of Frederic George Zeplin, professor of music, William-street, West Melbourne.

[News], The Lorgnette (3 July 1894), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212766097 

We are pleased to notice that another young Australian, in Thomas Zeplin, Junr., has secured a good position in his profession in America. After travelling throughout the East with Willard's Opera Company, he arrived in the United States, where he was shortly afterwards secured as musical director to the Calhoun English and Grand Opera Company - one of the leading touring organizations in that country. Mr. Zeplin is the eldest son of the well-known violinist and leader of the orchestra at the Opera House, Melbourne.

"DEATHS", The Argus (26 May 1897), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9161906 

ZEPLIN. - On the 5th April, at Chicago USA, Thomas G. Zeplin , beloved eldest son of Thos. and Louisa Zeplin, of Surrey Hills , aged 27.

"DEATHS", The Argus (22 May 1899), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9523899

ZEPLIN. - On the 21st May, at his late residence, Pembroke-terrace, Regent-street, Fitzroy, Henry Zeplin, late of Russell-street, city, aged 57 years.

"DEATHS", The Argus (25 September 1906), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9655540

ZEPLIN. - On 24th September, at "Clareton," Spring-street, Melbourne, Frederick, the beloved husband of Julia Zeplin, in his 73rd year. (No flowers.)

"ABOUT PEOPLE", The Bendigo Independent (1 November 1906), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article227764789 

Mr. Frederick Zeplin, late of Madeline street, Carlton, hotelkeeper, who died on September 24 last, was possessed at property valued at £2648. By his will testator bequeathed his estate to his widow and children.

"DEATHS", The Argus (11 August 1913), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article7268952

ZEPLIN. - On the 9th August at his residence, Bedford avenue, Surrey Hills, Thomas, the dearly beloved husband of Louisa Zeplin, father of Arthur and the late Thomas and George, brother of Mrs. George Richardson and Mrs. Amelia Hughes, grandfather of Ray and Viola, aged 72 years.

Extant musical works (Thomas Zeplin):

The lily waltz, as played at the Opera House, Melbourne, respectfully dedicated to J. K. Emmett esq., by Thomas Zeplin, chef-d-orchestretp J. K. Emmett esq. [The lily waltzes / Thos. Zeplin] (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [ ])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/36757555 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-177805051 (DIGITISED)

Autumn leaves, suite de valses, par Thomas Zeplin (Melbourne: W. H. Glen & Co., [1876])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18636256 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-170522348 (DIGITISED)

Round the world in 80 days, potpourri, arranged by Fred. Lyster & Tho's. Zeplin, on airs written for this grand spectacular drama by Giorza, Zeplin, Fred. Lyster, Mrs. W. S. Lyster, etc. (Melbourne: Allan & Co. (Wilkies), [1877])

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16574836 

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166060151 (DIGITISED)

Japanese butterfly dance / Thos. Zeplin, 4-5

https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-166060151/view?partId=nla.obj-166060600#page/n4/mode/1up (DIGITISED)

ZERBINI, John Baptist (John Baptist ZERBINI; J. B. ZERBINI)

Musician, viola player, quartet founder, pianist, organist, accompanist

Born London, 31 August 1839; baptised St. Pancras Old Church, 7 September 1845 [sic]; son of John Baptist ZERBINI (1819-1889) and Carlotta COLLINS (1819-1890)
Married (1) Anne PATEY (d. 1884), St. Mark's, St. John's Wood, 4 July 1864
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 3 May 1885 (per R.M.S. John Elder, from London, via Adelaide, 1 May)
Married Eliza Carolina DE GAY, VIC, 1887
Died North Carlton, VIC, 28 November 1891, aged 52

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

John Baptist Zerbini (Melbourne, c. 1891; published posthumously)

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/256083 (DIGITISED)

See also:

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/257398 (DIGITISED)

Documentation:

"THE METROPOLITAN LIEDERTAFEL", The Argus (26 September 1876), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5903749

. . . The Melbourne Quartette Society have yet to achieve that fine expression which comes from admirers intonation, such as we might hear when Joachim, Kies, Zerbini, and Patti, play together . . .

"AMONGST THE BOOKS", Leader (16 August 1884), 35

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197971239 

Mrs. Zerbini, sister of Mrs. Patey, and a lady much respected both in music and scientlfic circles, is dead. Mrs. Zerbini was for many years secretary and amanuensis to the late Sir Charles Lyell, and more than one of his geological works passed through her hands.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED . . . MAY 3", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 May 1885), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6077531 

John Elder, R. M. S. S., Orient line, 4,182 tons, A. J. Cooper, from London 18th March, Plymouth 20th, Naples 27th, Port Said 31st, Suez 3rd April, Aden 8th, Diago Garcia 16th, and Adelaide 1st May. Passengers - saloon : For Melbourne, from London - Mrs. Rucker, Messrs. W. Nugent and J. B. Zerbini; 25 in the second cabin, and 63 in the third.

[Advertisement], The Argus (12 June 1885), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6082533 

MR. J. B. ZERBINI, Late Conductor of the Popular Concerts, St. James's-hall, London
(Also one of the celebrated Quartet, which comprised the following artists Joachim, Ries, Zerbini, and Piatti),
Is OPEN to RECEIVE a limited number of PUPILS For the PIANOFORTE.
Circulars and terms at W. H. GLEN and Co.'s, Collins-street east.

[News], The Argus (30 July 1885), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6088807

The farewell appearance in Australia of Mr. John Kruse is announced to take place on Saturday week at the Testimonial Concert to Mr. Julius Herz. Mr. Kruse will then take part in a stringed quarlett, associated with Messrs. Curtis, Zerbini, and Hart, and will also perform with a full orchestra, and in conjunction with Madame Tasca in the Kreutzer sonata. Nearly the whole of the musical profession have tendered their services gratuitously for the occasion.

[Advertisement], The Argus (3 October 1885), 16

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6067110

[first advertisement for Zerbini Quartet]

"THE ZERBINI QUARTET PARTY", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 July 1886), 8

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13643359

"Our Melbourne Letter", Morwell Advertiser (10 February 1890), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70063914

The HERALD is in trouble again over its "Cable Messages and our Special Correspondents." "Our Special," it seems, cabled the suicide in London, of a well-known and popular musician - Mr. Zerbini, who was a leading performer in Mr. Cowen's Centennial Orchestra at the Exhibition. Mr. Zerbini is alive and well, in Melbourne, and was very much astonished yesterday upon reading an account of his own death, under circumstances which are generally considered over creditable. Some one must have been hoaxing the HERALD.

ASSOCIATIONS: It was, rather, his father, John Baptist Zerbini (b. London, 1819; d. 30 December 1889)

"Deaths", The Argus (30 November 1891), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8624061

ZERBINI - On the 28th inst, at his residence, Rothsay, 968 Drummond-street, North Carlton, John Baptiste, the beloved husband of Iliza Zerbini, aged 52 years.

"DEATH OF MR. J. B. ZERBINI", The Argus (30 November 1891), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8624127

Mr. Zerbini, who was born in 1839, was for many years closely associated with the London Monday Popular Concerts in St. James's Hall, both as viola player in the string quartets and as pianoforte accompanist. To show the position that he held it is sufficient to mention a few of the names of his confreres such as Herr Joachim, Lady Halle, Mr. L. Ries and Signor Piatti. His residence in Melbourne gave an impetus to quartet playing, the value of which cannot well be over estimated, and had a great deal to do with raising the general musical taste of the community; his long experience in the old country and consequent knowledge of the correct tempi, &c., rendered him invaluable, and his death causes a heavy loss. Mr. Zerbini's accomplishments were varied. He was a good pianist and shone as an accompanist; he was also a capable organist, but as a viola player he was exceptionally gifted. He came to Melbourne six years ago, and has since exerted a potent influence in creating a taste for chamber music. He founded the Zerbini Quartet, which formed the great attraction of the Melbourne Popular Concerts promoted by Mr. T. H. Guenett, and he was conductor of the party appearing at the series of entertainments now being carried on by Mr. Max Klein. He was a most valued member of the Victorian Orchestra as it was originally constituted, and he had been a prominent figure at nearly every concert which has been given in Melbourne for years past. Among the positions which he filled at the time of his death was that of organist of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church. Formerly he was organist of St. George's Church, Carlton. He was 52 years of age.

Bibliography and resources:

James D. Brown and Stephen S. Stratton, British musical biography: a dictionary of musical artists, authors, and composers born in Britain and its colonies (Birmingham: S. S. Stratton, 1897), 462

https://archive.org/stream/britishmusicalbi005704mbp#page/n473/mode/2up (DIGITISED)

Zerbini, John Baptist, violinist and pianist, son of an Italian musician (J. B. Zerbini, member of the London Philharmonic orchestra, died December 27, 1889), was born in London in 1839. He began his career in the band at Drury Lane when he was seventeen, and in 1867 joined Mr. Chappell's string quartet at the Popular Concerts as viola player, and also as pianoforte accompanist. He married Anna Patey, who was for a long time amanuensis and secretary to the eminent geologist, Sir Charles Lyell. His wife died in June, 1884, and Zerbini, in failing health, went to Australia. He soon established himself as a teacher of repute; directed Chamber concerts at Victoria, in 1887; and died at Melbourne, November, 1891. He was a man of quiet, unassuming manners, an excellent accompanist, and a good all-round musician. His brother, Leander, a native of London, was a vocalist and composer.

ZIEGLER, Charles (Carl ZIEGLER; Charles ZIEGLER; Herr C. ZEIGLER [sic])

Musician, double bass player

? Born c. 1818
? Arrived Adelaide, SA, 20 December 1847 (per Gellert, from Bremen)
Active Adelaide, SA, 1848-51; ? Melbourne, VIC, 1852
? Died VIC, 1876, aged "58"

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

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

Documentation:

"RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT. Wednesday, 7th June . . . C. ZEIGLER v. W. WILLIAMS", South Australian Register (10 June 1848), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48727013

A claim of two pounds, for attendance with another, as musicians, at a public dinner. The plaintiff is a German, unable to speak English. The defendant is landlord of the City Bridge Hotel. A person named Dusseldorf was sworn, and acted as interpreter and counsel for the plaintiff throughout the case. Defendant also objected to the account furnished. It mentioned another person, but did not name him, and that, other person might advance a claim after a verdict was obtained in this action.
His Worship - What is your real defence, Mr. Williams? Defendant - That I did not engage him.
His Worship, to the interpreter - Tell him he says he never engaged him.
Interpreter - Plaintiff says he even offered him payment next day, but not enough.
His Worship - Has he witnesses to show that he was engaged?
The interpreter called and translated the statement of plaintiff a companion. He was engaged by Zeigler, to play with him on the 8th of May, at Mr. Williams's, and was to have a pound for doing so. Was not paid yet.
Mr. Williams stated, that he had three musicians hired for the occasion, met the plaintiff in the street by mere chance, and invited him to come. He (plaintiff) had before that time, played and sung at his (defendant's) house, and a collection was made amongst the company for him. On this occasion he had refreshments for which he was not charged.
Interpreter - Do you think these men would go there unless they expected payment?
His Worship - Mr. Williams stated that he (plaintiff) had been there before and was satisfied with the sum collected.
Interpreter to Mr. Williams - You had three other men, what did you give them?
Mr. Williams - Three pounds.
Interpreter - Your Worship, he (plaintiff) was ordered by the publican, and expects to be paid by him. He (interpreter) would call Philip Lee.
Philip Lee, musician - Went to dinners, balls, theatres, &c., &c. Always looked for an engagement.
His Worship - These men were in the habit of going and receiving whatever was collected. What dinner was this, Mr. Williams?
Mr. Williams - The anniversary dinner of the Albion Lodge of Oddfellows.
His Worship - Have you a witness to prove that mode of paying by collection?
Mr. Williams - Not here, your Worship.
Then pay one pound with costs.

ASSOCIATIONS: Philip Lee (violinist)

[Advertisement], South Australian (9 July 1850), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71626661

MONSTER CONCERT . . . IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE GERMAN AND BRITISH HOSPITAL . . .
Double Basses, Mons. Paris and Herr Zeigler . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Eugene Paris (double bass player)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (7 April 1851), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38450697

. . . GRAND EVENING CONCERT . . . MRS. EDWARD JUPP . . .
April 9th, in the Commercial Exchange . . . assisted by . . .
Mr. S. Wallace, Mr. F. Ellard, Mr. J. W. Daniel, Mr. C. Walsh, Herr Linger, Mr. Bennett, Herr Mater, Herr Huenerbein, Herr Keidle, Herr Ziegler, Mons. Paris, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Lee, Mr. Chapman, Mr. Harwood, Mr. McCullagh, the Messrs. Cobbin, &c. &c. . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (17 September 1851), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207069312 

THIS EVENING.
CONCERT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE GERMAN AND BRITISH HOSPITAL.
ON Wednesday, the 17th of September, a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert will be given at the Exchange, King William-street . . . by the DEUTSCHE LIEDERTAFEL,
assisted by a Grand Orchestra, and the principal musical talent of this colony, who have most liberally volunteered their services . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . 9. Grand chorus, from the Opera "Euryanthe," C. M. v. Weber,
with Bass Acccompaniment by Messrs. Chapman, F. Coppin, Herren Huenerbein, Keidel, and Ziegler . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (3 June 1852), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4785482

HERR MATER'S FIRST GRAND CONCERT . . . Saturday, June 5, 1852, at the Mechanics' Institute . . .
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS: Mrs. TESTAR, Mr. St. George Hamilton, Mr. Charles Walsh; Messrs. Buddee, Megson, Read, Cooze, Harwood, and Thompson, Herr Huenerbein, Messrs. Osborne and Wheeler, Herr Zeigler, Mons. Lavrance, Messrs. Jenkins, Cossac, Cobbin, Beattie, and Barnard . . .

Sands, Kenny & Co.'s commercial and general Melbourne directory for . . . 1860, 337

http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/404829 (DIGITISED)

. . . Musicians . . . Ziegler, Charles, 69 George-street, Collingwood . . .

"AMUSEMENTS . . . CHARLIE NAPIER CONCERT HALL", The Star (25 February 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66337593 

There was a very good attendance at this place of amusement on Saturday night, caused no doubt by the appearance of Mr. E. F. Morris, the humorous comic singer. Mr. R. A. Owen, was musical director and pianist, and with Mr. Creed Royal, Mr. Sims, Herr Zegler, Mons. Faver, and some others, a very respectable instrumentation progamme was gone through, which comprised several operatic selections &c. . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edgar Morris (comic vocalist); Richard Owen (pianist); Creed Royal (flute)

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (31 December 1861), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66330468 

WANTED the public, and friends in general, to know that CHARLES ZIEGLER has taken the PRINCE ALBERT HOTEL, and gives a GRAND BALL, ON TUESDAY, 31st DECEMBER . . .

"DEATHS IN THE CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS . . . MELBOURNE HOSPITAL", The Argus (10 July 1876), 2 summary for Europe

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5894580 

. . . Ziegler, Charles, aged 58, native of Poland; arrived 1860, ship unknown , died June 24, of chronic alcholism, diarrhoea.

ZIEGLER, Oskar (Oskar Friedrich Theodor ZIEGLER; Oscar ZIEGLER; O. ZIEGLER)

Amateur musician, vocalist

Born Dresden (Germany), 12 November 1832; baptised Dresden, [27] November 1832; son of Carl Friedrich ZIEGLER
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 13 August 1850 (per Leontine, from Bremen, 10 May)
Married Mathilda HENNING (d, 1893), Adelaide, SA, 21 September 1856
Died Norwood, SA, 20 August 1916

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ASSOCIATIONS: Founding member of Adelaide Liedertafel (organisation)

Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per Amicus from Adelaide, SA, 16 December 1852, for Melbourne, VIC; Public Record Office Victoria

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/6418A9E9-FA01-11E9-AE98-830B029B9205?image=100 (DIGITISED)

Steerage . . . Oscar Ziegler / German . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaider Deutsche Zeitung (1 February 1861), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83789576 

Concert. Grosses Concert zum Besten der Hinterbliebenen des Componisten Carl Zöllner, am Mittwoch den 6. Februar 1861, im "Hotel Europe."
Thuroffnung halb 8, Anfang 8 Uhr.
Eintrittstarten zu 2s. 6d. sind zu haben bei allen Mitgliedern der Adelaider Deutschen Liedertafel, sowie bei den Commttteemitgliedern.
F. Armbrüster,
W. Schierenbeck,
O. Ziegler.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (25 October 1876), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43011378 

THEATRE ROYAL. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7.
THE ADELAIDE LIEDERTAFEL Will have the honour to appear in a new Piece especially written and arranged for the occasion, and entitled
LIEDERTAFEL REMINISCENCES, OR GERMAN SINGEBS ABROAD AND AT HOME, Vaudeville in Two Acts.
Full particulars will be given in due time.
The proceeds of the performance to go towards the purchase of a Grand Piano for the Society.
Tickets may be secured of the following gentlemen, who have kindly volunteered to act as Committee: -
Messrs. B. Ambeberg, J.P.; G. Oughton; R. Peel, M.D.
C. L. Meyer, jun.; W. J. Peterswald; F. Armbruster; E. Pustkuchen;
C. R Mumme; T. Scherk; W. Naumaun; A. von Treuer, J.P.; B. Noltenius;
O. Ziegler; F. Otto; R. Ziegler.
For Port Adelaide - Mr. W. R. Cave, J.P.
For Glenelg - Mr. E. Lellmann.

"LIEDERTAFEL REMINISCENCES", Adelaide Observer (11 November 1876), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159489469 

"THE ADELAIDE LIEDERTAFEL", The Register (22 September 1908), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58932800 

From "One of the Originators": - "The interesting account of the growth and progress of the Adelaide Liedertafel, as given in The Register of September 17, is worthy of a little further elucidation. The original founders were all members of the Deutscher Club, which used to meet at the Hotel Europe, at the corner of Gawler place and Grenfell street. A party of younger members who, under the leadership of Herr Carl Linger, carried out the musical programme of the club, having had a slight dissension with some of the older and less hilarious members, broke away from the Deutscher Club altogether, and assembled at the Hamburg Hotel, where they were heartily welcomed by 'Father' Kopke. A set of rules having been drawn up and passed, Mr. Fritz Armbruster was elected President, and Mr. Schluter hon. secretary and librarian. The leadership was again undertaken by Herr Linger, and the members were: -
First tenors, Messrs. Julius Eitzen, Nitsche, Reinhardt, and Schluter;
second tenors, Messrs. Louis Maraun, Nettlebeck, and F. Wurm;
first basses, Messrs. Oscar Ziegler, Braun, Schlemich, and Bielefeld;
second basses, Messrs. F. Armbruster, Schierenbeck, and Eimer.
Thus in September, 1858, the Adelaide Liedertafel was founded; and from then on, under the conductorship of the beloved leader and under fresh and unrestrained conditions, was formed a new brotherhood. The words of the old 'Waffenschmidt' express the personal reminiscences of the writer 'Das war eine Kostlicke Zeit.' Herr Spitzka, who joined about three years later, afterwards succeeded Herr Linger at leader, and occupied that position until his death through an accident. It is hardly correct, however, to say that this was the first 'Adelaide Liedertafel,' as a society under that name used to meet in 1854 and 1855 at Messrs. Wiener & Fischer's Coffee Rooms, in Rundle street. Mr. Fischer was a very sweet tenor, and among other members one recalls the names of Messrs. von der Heide, Schomburg, Henry Wurm, Lellman, and Butefisch; also Mr. Schulze, whose death was announced in The Register recently. Herr Carl Linger was also leader of this society, and the writer recalls many happy evenings spent in their midst. This select little company, which comprised many prominent singers and talented musicians, broke up when Messrs. Wiener and Fischer left Adelaide for Tanunda.

"A GERMAN COLONIST", The Advertiser (10 January 1914), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5404176 

. . . I had occasion one day to interview Mr. Oskar Theodor Friedrich Ziegler, who was known many years ago as a successful Rundle-street produce merchant. Mr. Ziegler was born on November 12, 1832, at Dresden. He lost his mother when he was nine days old, and he took the first opportunity to show me, with tears he could not keep back, the portrait of the mother who died more than 80 years ago. She was indeed, a beautiful woman, little more than a girl, and I realised, as he told me his life-story, that a mother so gentle as she might have guided him sweetly and made his youth much happier than it was. His father was in the Civil Service of the Kingdom of Saxony, but he married again, and the stepmother made the life of the son of the first wife a weary one indeed. His stepmother really caused the young man to look for brighter days in a country over the seas, and after reading letters from some Germans who had come to South Australia he decided to seek his fortune in the land of the Southern Cross. He came to Adelaide when he was 17 1/2 years old, and when the pioneers were struggling against the hardships of a new country. This boy, who bad been employed in the Royal Gardens at Dresden, found the country of his adoption by no means the Arcadia he had expected it to be. "I was not pleased with South Australia," he said. "I had not realised the life would be so rough and that work would be so hard to find. I tramped about for six weeks before I could get employment" . . .

. . . After trying for a week to clear some ti-tree swamp at Fifth Creek, Mr. Ziegler went to the Victorian diggings. His experiences there may perhaps be taken as a fair indication of the lives of most others who joined the rush. In partnership with five other men, he set out from Melbourne. When nearing Forest Creek (now Castlemaine) they met many people returning disappointed. The shortage of water they said was the principal trouble at the diggings. The first attempt at Forest Creek was unsuccessful, so Mr. Ziegler and a member of another party were dispatched to Sandhurst (then called Bendigo) to prospect. They took three days to do the trip, taking their outfit (which, with the conveyance, did not weigh more than 150 lb.) in a wheelbarrow. One pushed the barrow and one pulled with a rope. On arrival at Golden Gully they found that the whole gully was taken up. News came every day of discoveries in new gullies, however, and the prospectors returned and advised their parties to shift camp. On the journey, rain began to fall and continued incessantly day and night. The travellers had no shelter, and, to make their plight the more miserable, their dray, with provisions and outfit, capsized in a flooded creek . . . "We went up Peg Leg Gully and sank holes, with fairly good results. I had about 2 lb. weight of gold I had collected. At one place I came across a shipmate, who, with three others, had sunk a big hole. They were getting gold in shovel-fulls - that is no exaggeration - and took out 26 lb. weight of nuggets in one afternoon. The owners of the claim wanted to go for a spree in Melbourne, and we were foolish enough to pay them 3 lb. of gold for the claim. When we set to work we found the hole had been absolutely worked out - the walls stood out like rocks. We got nine ounces by cradling what they had left. Our lads stuck together, however, and we got our money back in time, and I returned to Adelaide with £150 . . .

Mr. Ziegler was one of the founders of the Adelaide Liedertafel - he is indeed the only survivor of about a dozen gentlemen who met at Mr. Bayer's premises, at the corner of Pirie-street and Gawler-place, more than half a century ago, to form the well known musical society. All were members or the Deutsche Club, of which also Mr. Ziegler is the only surviving founder. The fine building now known as the Salvation Army headquarters in Pirie-street, was built for the German clubhouse, and cost £15,000. That was in the most prosperous days of the club. The building was found to be too large, and eventually was disposed of for £9,000. Mr. Ziegler was three times president of the club, and he translated the play, "Our Boys," into German, and in two performances in the clubhouse £120 was netted. He also wrote a play in three acts for the Liedertafel, entitled "Liedertafel Reminiscences." This was the last play acted in the old Theatre Royal in Hindley street; in fact, it was staged after the front part of the building had been demolished. "We made over £90, qnd bought the semi-grand piano, which the Liedertafel uses now," he said. "At that time every concert finished up with something written by me, I think," he added simply. He took from the wall a group photograph. "That is the German Rifle Club, which was founded here in 1858," he explained. "It was the first rifle club in the State. That is me (he pointed to a young-looking, dark-bearded man, of slight build), that is Bungert, that is Geyer, the chemist, of King William-street; that young man is the late Otto Vosz, son of the late H. L. Vosz; and that is Lindrum, the grandfather of the boy billiard player. I was a fairly good rifle shot, and once I secured first prize, but," with a smile, "that is because the others got no flukes. The rifle butts were on Sir Thomas Elder's grounds." Mr. Ziegler, it may be mentioned in closing, was one of the founders and first president of the Fortschritts Verein, another German club, which started in 1868, but which was disbanded many years ago.

"CONCERNING PEOPLE", The Register (23 August 1916), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60615652 

The death has occurred of Mr. Oskar Ziegler, of Norwood, a colonist of 67 years. He arrived in South Australia on August 13, 1850, in the ship Leonetine from Bremen. Having served an apprenticeship in one of the royal gardens of Saxony Mr. Ziegier hoped in the new land to cultivate some small parr of the soil, but when he arrived gardening was hard work, he found, at 10/ a week with lodging in an open shed and meals consisting of tea, bread, and treacle - and a leg of mutton once a week. Mr. Ziegler consequently went to the Victorian diggings. After that he opened a provision shop in Rundle-street, which he carried on successfully for 12 years. Mr. Ziegler was one of the founders of the Adelaide German Club and of the Adelaide Liedertafel. For many years the deceased was an active member of the Horticultural and Floricultnral Society and the Royal Agricultural Society, and he was a most successful grower and exhibitor of show flowers, for which he received hundreds of prizes. Mr. Ziegler also acted as judge for both societies for many years. Of 11 children seven are living, together with 22 grandchildren. Mrs. Ziegler died in 1893.

"PERSONAL", The Advertiser (23 August 1916), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article6479301 

ZIEMS, Herr (ZEIM, ZIEM, ? perhaps Fritz below)

Bandmaster ("Herr Ziem's band" [sic])

Active Sydney, NSW, 1857-1862

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ZIEMS, Fritz (Frederick "Fritz" ZIEMS, "Fred ZIEMS", ZEIM)

Musician, bandsman, bandmaster

Born Hannover, Germany, 21 June 1838
Arrived Australia, c. 1852 ("age 13")
Active Sydney, NSW, 1857-1862
Married Johanne CASSEL, NSW, 1863
Active Corrimal (Towrodgi), NSW, by 1863/64
Died Woolongong, NSW, 11 December 1932

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ZIEM, William (Wilhelm ZIEM)

Bandsman (Concordia Band)

Born c. 1837/38 (not necessarily related to the above)
Died Strathalbyn, SA, October 1874, aged "36 or 37 years"

Summary:

A family of emigrants from Hannover, Henry (b. c.1822, d. NSW, 1897), Charles (b. 1831, d. NSW, 1881), Fred, and Julius (1841, d. NSW 1897) Ziems were sons of Christopher Ziems (died NSW, 1864).

Documentation:

"NATURALIZATION ACT. 1856", Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle (15 October 1856), 3

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NENZC18561015.2.11.1 

12th October 1855 / Henry Ziems / Germany / Musician / 8th May 1855 / Nelson
" / Carl Zeims / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Fritz Zeims / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Matthias Achilles / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Carl Brenneke / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Theodore Bode / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Joseph Bormnan / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Ludwig Gründer / Germany / Musician / " / "
" / Ernest Peinemann / Germany / Musician / " / "

ASSOCIATIONS: Matthias Achilles (musician)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (26 January 1857), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12991664

"WOLLONGONG", The Sydney Morning Herald (26 February 1857), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12992585

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 July 1858), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13011206 

GREATEST TREAT of the SEASON -
A Grand BAL COSTUME and CONCERT on WEDNESDAY, the 14th instant, will be given at the Pavilion de Belle Vue, South Head Road, near the Racecourse.
Mr. Henry Zihms [sic] and his splendid band of eleven musicians, are engaged for this occasion, who will perform a choice selection of several new operas, German and Italian, never heard before in this country.
The concert to commence at 8 o'clock precisely, and the dancing at 10 o'clock . . .
SMITH and SONS, Proprietors.

ASSOCIATIONS: Smith family (German musicians)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 May 1859), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13024847 

BOTANICAL GARDENS. - THIS DAY, Friday, May 13th. - The GERMAN BAND will perform the following programme, commencing at half-past 3 p.m. (weather permitting):
Overture - Zampa . . . Herold Cavatina, from Norma . . . Bellini
Waltz-Saravenen . . . Labitzky
Cavatina, from Attila. . . Verdi
Quadrille-Ireland . . . D'Albert
Selections, from Freyschutz . . . Weber
Cavatina, from Gabriel . . . Verdi
Waltz - Taglionen . . . Strauss
Duett, from Elisire d'Amore . . . Donizetti
Polka - Echo . . . Jullien
Gallop - Cavalri . . . Sax
God Save the Queen!
HERR ZIEMS.

"NEWTOWN", The Sydney Morning Herald (25 May 1860), 4-5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13041005

"CONCERT AT THE MASONIC HALL", Empire (31 December 1862), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60520974

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 January 1863), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28620766 

MANLY BEACH. - New Year's Day - Herr Zeim's Band of 12 performers, is engaged. R. CHALK.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 January 1863), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13073197

"DEATH FROM APOPLEXY", South Australian Register (8 October 1874), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39821163

"MR. FRED ZIEMS. OF TOWRODGI", South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (6 July 1928), 12

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142329055 

"BANDMASTER'S DEATH", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 December 1932), 10

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16937596 

WOLLONGONG, Monday. The death took place yesterday of Mr. Fritz Ziems, at the age of 93 years. He was one of the oldest residents of the district. He came to Australia with the first German band. He was bandmaster of one of the first established in the district.

"OBITUARY", Illawarra Mercury (16 December 1932), 3

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132890098 

One of the grand old men of the district, Mr. Fritz Ziems, passed away on Tuesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Street, and thus the earthly career of a man rich in musical attainment, and in kindly gentlemanly characteristics was brought to a close. For 95 years he had led an exemplary life, respected and admired by his friends and acquaintances, and loved by the members of his family and relatives.

The late Mr. Ziems was born in Hanover at the time when it was a British possession and when a youth he came to New South Wales with his parents. Soon after his arrival he became a member of a musical combination which toured the whole of Australia. Eventually he took up land in Illawarra district and engaged in farming. His musical abilities were soon recognised, and he became the bandmaster of the first bands at Wollongong and Bulli. He could practically play any instrument, and some of the old time musicians state that it was a delight to hear him play the piccalo [sic, piccolo]. He was married in Sydney in 1863 to Miss Johanna Cassel, of Sydney. He lived in the district for 69 years and was looked upon as a good neighbour and friend. He served one term as alderman of the North Illawarra Council. Many years ago he was bandmaster of the Volunteer Infantry Band, which was subsequently merged into the Wollongong Artillery Band . . .

ZOUCH, Marcia Charlotte (Maria [sic] / Marcia Charlotte ZOUCH; Mrs. Nicholas Herbert THROSBY)

Amateur vocalist, pianist

Born Queanbeyan, NSW, 18 January 1846; baptised 26 April 1846; daughter of Henry ZOUCH (1811-1883) and Maria BROOKS (1814-1891)
Married Nicholas Herbert THROSBY (1845-1926), St. Saviour's church, Goulburn, NSW, 14 June 1870
Died Moss Vale, NSW, 22 June 1900, aged "53"

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ZOUCH, Christiana Jane (Christiana Jane ZOUCH; Mrs. Hugh ROSS)

Amateur vocalist

Born Goulburn, NSW, 1856; daughter of Henry ZOUCH (1811-1883) and Maria BROOKS (1814-1891)
Married Hugh ROSS, St. Saviour's church, Goulburn, 30 August 1881
Died East St. Kilda, VIC, 17 April 1907

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Documentation:

"MARRIAGES", Sydney Mail (2 July 1870), 14

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166808454 

THROSBY - ZOUCH - June 14, at St. Saviour's Church, Goulburn, by the Very Rev. Dean of Goulburn, assisted by the Rev. Richard Leigh, Nicholas Herbert youngest son of the late Charles Throsby, Esq., of Throsby Park, to Marcia Charlotte, second daughter of Henry Zouch, Esq. Superintendent of Police, Goulburn.

"ST. SAVIOUR'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL TEA-MEETING AND SOIREE", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (28 February 1874), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100842436 

. . . Miss Zouch then sang with great taste and feeling a sacred song - Geistliches Lied - the words of the twenty-second verse of the seventy first Psalm . . . Miss Martyr played very pleasingly La Pluie de Perles, by Osborne; and then Miss Zouch was loudly applauded in the charming song, the Wanderer . . .

"A COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MR. DEANE . . .", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (6 July 1878), 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100875077 

. . . was given on Wednesday evening [3 July] . . . Miss Zouch then gave the song Softly Sighs the Evening Breeze and being encored gave the Scotch song Rothesay Bay with that pleasing and effective manner which is now associated with her name in the mimds of concert-goers . . .

"GOULBURN. MR. E. S. DEANE'S CONCERT", Australian Town and Country Journal (6 July 1878), 39

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70592853 

To-night, Mr. Deane's friends tendered him a complimentary concert, as a tribute of esteem, previous to his leaving Goulburn for Sydney . . . This evening almost every available seat was occupied in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, and the audience comprised most of the elite of our city. Members of the Church of England predominated in numbers, as was natural, since he has for some time acted as organist of the choir of St. Saviour's pro-Cathedral . . . Mrs. Deane and Miss Martin both sang well this evening, and Miss Deane's piano playing was much admired. Mr. Martin also acquitted himself admirably. Miss Zouch sang with artistic taste, and on being encored, complied with a Scotch song, which she sing with pensive sweetness . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Smith Deane

"PRESBYTERIAN SOIREE", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle (4 December 1878), 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100875504 

. . . Miss Zouch then sang, with that ease and grace peculiar to her, Weber's song - Softly Sighs the Voice of Evening; Mrs. McDonald playing the accompaniment; and in response to a hearty encore gave an equally effective rendering to the song, Farewell Dear Home . . .

"Marriages", The Argus (3 September 1881), 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5987583 

ROSS - ZOUCH - On the 30th ult., at St. Saviour's, Goulburn, N.S.W., by his Lordship the Bishop of Goulburn, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Puddicombe, Hugh Macdonald Peter, younger son of the late John George Ross, Esq., of Gledfield, Victoria, to Christiana Jane, youngest daughter of Henry Zouch, late of 4th or King's Own regiment, superintendent of police, Southern district, N.S.W.

"Obituary", The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press (27 June 1900), 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125091683 

We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mrs. N. H. Throsby, of Mount Ashby. The deceased lady was the second daughter of the late Captain Zouch, of Goulburn, and she was only 53 years of age. She had been in delicate health for some years, but it was not until last Thursday that her relations thought her end to be so near. She died on Friday evening and will be much missed for her many good and charitable actions. Throughout the district universal sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones in their irreparable loss. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place on Sunday at Bong Bong. The Rector officiated . . .

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

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14320524 

THROSBY. - June 22, at Mt. Ashby, Moss Vale, Marcia Charlotte, dearly beloved wife of N. Herbert Throsby, and daughter of the late Captain Zouch, of Goulburn, aged 53 years. Deeply regretted.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (23 April 1907), 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14839757 

ROSS. - April 17, at Ulimatta, East St. Kilda, Christiana Jane, the beloved wife of Hugh M. Ross, and youngest daughter of the late Captain Zouch, Goulburn.

Musical sources:

Owner bound album of songs and music, belonging to Miss Marcia Charlotte Zouch, c.1830-60; Stewart Symonds sheet music collection; Sydney Living Museums/HHT

https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/225233239 

CONTENTS:
The sultan's polka / Charles D'Albert
Undine polka [The celebrated Undine polka] / Mrs MacKinlay
The Chobham camp polka / W. Binckes
The camp polka Chobham (cornet a piston in A sharp) & (trumpet of victory, drums etc) / Charles D'Albert
The new bloomer polka / Alfred Mellon
The Katy-Did polka or souvenirs of castle garden third edition / Jullien
The military steeple chase polka / J. G. Jones
The Camellia polka / F. Beyer
Turkish cavalry march (The celebrated manoeuvre march by Johann Strauss)/ Stephen Glover
Hearts and homes / John Blockley
Cheer, boys, cheer / Henry Russell
Nelly was a lady / New York Serenaders, as sung by Joseph Nash
I welcome thee with gladness / Charles Jeffreys and S. Nelson (arranger)
Why do I weep for thee? / George Linley (writer) and W. V. Wallace (composer)
Art thou in tears / Nicholls Crouch, F. (composer) and Gill, Edward J. (words)
The autumn flower / Charles D'Albert
The lonely harp
"When the swallow homeward fly" (Agathe)/ Franz Abt
Rosa Lee
Scenes that are brightest / I. Nathan [W. V. Wallace]
The bleak house/ W.H. Montgomery (composer) and Ernest H. Reed (written by)
[Fair land of Australia] / Louis Henry Lavenu (music) and F. H. Dicker (written by)
Farewell to the old house / Charles Jefferys (written by) and Charles W. Glover (music)
She is mine / Curschmann
Madoline / Edward S. Gill (written by) and S. Nelson (composer)
Good bye sweetheart, good bye / John L. Hatton
The Virginia rose bud / Kavanaugh, F. H.
Julia Phebiana Constantiana Brown / J. P. Nash, sung by Mr. Pierce
Sir Wilfred / I. Nathan, composer, David Burn, author, Mrs. Ximenes, singer
On! To the field! / Charles Jeffreys (writer), arranged by Montgomery
Happy birdling of the forest / L. Lavenu
Tho' for a while
There's a good time coming / Henry Russell, words by Charles Mackay
The visions of youth . . . / I. Nathan
I dare not say how much I love / I. Nathan
What are the wild waves saying / Stephen Glover and J. E. Carpenter
Ben Bolt / J. C. Rainer (arranged by)
The deep deep sea as sung by the composer in honest frauds also by Madame Malibran at all the musical festivals / C.E. Horn, music, Mrs George Sharp, poetry
The land of the West / Samuel Lover
The boatman's dance
Lucy Neal
My old aunt Sally
Dandy Jim of Caroline
Get out de way old Dan Tucker
Lucy Neal. Eleven Ethiopian songs / with the new words, as sung by the Serenaders
Old Joe / Eleven Ethiopian songs
Old Joe /eleven Ethiopian songs
Lucy Long / Eleven Ethiopian songs
Old Dan Tucker / Eleven Ethiopian songs
Dandy Jim of Caroline / Eleven Ethiopian songs
Ole Bull and old Dan Tucker/ Eleven Ethiopian songs
Mary Blane / Eleven Ethiopian songs
Old Tare River / Eleven Ethiopian songs
The gambler's wife/ Henry Russell, poetry by Dr. Crofts
The Standard bearer/ Lindpaintner
[unidentified]
The witches dance & the military rondo / Paganini, arranged for the pianoforte by Mr. Jas. McEwen
Sons of Rusland famed in story - Canto nazionale [Jullien's opera Pietro il Grande] / Jullien, Ferdinand Praeger
Die Thrane, op. 150 / By Holzel; Voss, C.
[Tarantella-Stradella] / [Craven]
Goulburn waltz / Ali Ben Sou Alle
La prima donna valse / Jullien
Dew-drop waltz / Charles D'Albert
Ibrahim Pacha / Charles D'Albert
Quadrille "Les Rats" / Redler, G.
Little Bo-Peep, Goosey, Goosey Gander, Girls and boys come out to play, There was a little man, Cheer boys cheer, no more idle sorrow/ Charles D'Albert
The snow-drop schottische / Edwards, Amelia
Danse Galopade. Favourite Galopade / Auber, composer and Barnet, arranger
The war galop / Charles D'Albert
Galop for gold / H. Marsh
Sturm march galop/ arranged by T. Baker.

Pencil annotations: The visions of youth (Nathan) inscribed to: "Mrs. Hovell with the composers compliments I. Nat ..." (the last part of Nathan's name cut off); The camp polka. inscription on p. 4: "Miss Zouch from her affectionate nephew . . ."; his signature at the end is illegible; Danse Galopade, to "Miss Zouch from a school fellow". One of the titles is inscribed "Miss Zouch Goulburn"; Miss Zouch's signature or name appears on a number of others.

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