爆料王

- L - (La-Lev)

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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.

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L., T. ("T L"; "T. L.")

Music engraver

Active Sydney, NSW, c. 1855

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Summary:

Three sheet music prints issued in Sydney in the the mid 1850s are signed "T L" or "T. L.". Neidorf thought it highly likely that this was Thomas Liley; however there is no evidence that Liley was still in Sydney after c. 1847.

Several other unsigned musical prints from around the same time, including the other contents of the , that use similar and type elements and format, were plausibly by the same technician, or, if not, by someone else using the same materials.

Musical prints:

Fading away, song, composed by Anne Fricker (Sydney: W. J. Johnson, December 1854); foot of page 1: "T L"

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ASSOCIATIONS: William Jonathan Johnson (musicseller, publisher)

Why do I weep for thee composed expressly by Vincent Wallace for Catherine Haye (Sydney: Woolcott and Clarke, 1855); and in ; foot of page 5: "T. L."

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ASSOCIATIONS: Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers, publishers); William Vincent Wallace (composer)

Volunteer march, polka, and galop [music by Frederick Ellard] (Sydney: Woolcott and Clarke, 1855); and in ; foot of page 2: "T. L."

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ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (composer)

Bibliography and resources:

Prue Neidorf, A guide to dating music published in Sydney and Melbourne, 1800-1899 (M.A. thesis, University of Wollongong, 1999), 189 (T. L.), 191 (Liley)

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LABALESTRIER, Alfred (Alfred LABALESTRIER; A. LABALESTRIER; Mr. LABALESTRIER: Mons. LABALESTRIER)

Musician, cornet player, cornopean player, English concertina player, violinist, orchestra leader, bandmaster

Born London, England, c. 1834; son of François LABALESTRIER and Mary KELLY
Active Melbourne, VIC, 22 December 1854 (per Stebonheath, from London, 31 August, aged "22" [sic])
Married Sarah HANCOCK, St. Mark's church, Fitzroy, VIC, 20 April 1865 (aged "31")
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 4 July 1866 (per Albion, for New Zealand, aged "25" [sic])
Died Wellington, NZ, 20 January 1871, aged "35" [sic]

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LABALESTRIER, Sarah (Sarah HANCOCK; Mrs. Alfred LABALESTRIER; Mrs. LABALESTRIER; ? Madame LABALESTRIER)

Musician, vocalist, English concertina player

Born Cuckney, Nottinghamshire, England, 1832; baptised Cuckney, 29 April 1832; daughter of William HANCOCK and Sarah MELLORS
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 31 July 1844 (per St. Vincent, from London, 3 April 1844, aged "12")
Married Alfred LABALESTRIER, St. Mark's church, Fitzroy, VIC, 20 April 1865 (aged "33")
Died Nelson, NZ, 11 August 1867, aged "35"

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LABALESTRIER, Louise (Louisa SANDERS; Miss SANDERS; Mrs. George Huyler CLUTSAM; "Mademoiselle Louise LABALESTRIER"; Mrs. CLUTSAM)

Musician, pianist, teacher of music

Born London, England, c. 1849; daughter of Richard SANDERS and Margaret KELLY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, by 1864
Married George Huyler CLUTSAM, Fitzroy, VIC, 12 December 1864
Died Box Hill, VIC, 7 January 1922, aged "73"

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Summary:

No baptism record for Alfred Labalestrier has yet been identified, nor a marriage record for his parents, François (or Francis), a dancing master, and Mary (Kelly), a milliner. In the June 1841 England census, Alfred's age is given as 7, and in the March 1851 census, as 16, which, if both are taken as reliable, places his birth in the latter half of 1834.

In the 1851 census, Alfred and Mary were living with her brother and his uncle, John Kelly, an unmarried dancing master. Alfred and his uncle, John Kelly, duly arrived in Melbourne in December 1854 as musicians in a circus troupe.

Alfred first appeared in Melbourne in January 1855 for George Lewis at Astley's Amphitheatre as leader of the band of the circus troupe with which he arrived. Later, he was a regular cornet player in Achille Fleury's bands, first in Melbourne at the Salle de Valentino in 1855, and later at the Montezuma Theatre in Ballarat from 1858. He also played in Fleury's "Premiere Band of the Australian Colonies" for Lewis Lavenu's opera company in its 1858-59 Ballarat season. From 1860-61, Alfred was also master of the Ballarat Volunteer Rangers Band.

In April 1865, at Fitzroy, VIC, Alfred married Sarah Hancock, not to be confused with the Ballarat brothel owner of the same name. In April 1866, the couple took a farewell benefit in Ballarat, and in July arrived at Hokitika, New Zealand. After Sarah died of consumption in 1867, Alfred was reported to have become mentally insane, and at Wellington in 1870 he was finally taken into custody "on suspicion of lunacy". He died in Wellington on 20 January 1871, reportedly aged 35, but probably 36.

Alfred's mother, Mary, and her adopted daughter (and probably Kelly neice), Louisa Sanders, followed him to Victoria by 1864, or perhaps earlier. Louisa married in December that year, aged 15, and first appeared as a solo pianist at Alfred's 1866 Ballarat farewell concert, billed as Mademoiselle Louise Labalestrier. She was the mother of the future composer George Clutsam (1866-1951) and his musician brother Fred Clutsam (1869-1934). However, by late 1868, Louisa and her husband had separated, and she joined Mary in following Alfred to New Zealand.

Documentation:

Transactions of the Society Instituted at London for the for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce 44 (1826), xxi

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[Members] . . . Labalestrier, Mr., 47, New Bond-street . . .

Transactions of the Society Instituted at London for the for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce 46 (1827), xix

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[Members] . . . Labalestrier, Mr. Francis, 10, South-street, Grosvenor-square . . .

Transactions of the Society Instituted at London for the for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce 46 (1828), xix

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[Members] . . . Labalestrier, Mr. Francis, 67, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury . . .

Baptisms, Cuckney, Nottingham, 1832; England, select baptisms

(PAYWALL)

29 April 1832 / Sarah daughter of / William and Sarah / Hancock

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hancock (d. NSW, 1871) and Sarah Mellors (d. NSW, 1885) married at Cuckney, Nottinghamshire, on 7 November 1829

"NOTICE", The London gazette (19 June 1838), 1392

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NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership subsisting between us the undersigned,
François Labalestrier, of Seymour-place, Bryanstone-square, in the county of Middlesex, and Mary, the wife of the said François Labalestrier,
and Josephine Debraine, of the same place, Milliners and Dress Makers,
and carrying on business under the style or fashion Tibebraine and Labalestrier,
has been . . . dissolved by mutual consent . . . this 13th day of June 1838 . . .

England census, 6 June 1841, St. George Hanover Square, London; UK National Archives, HO107/733/6/9/12/18

(PAYWALL)

Brook St. / Francois Labalestrier / 55 / Dancing Master / [foreign birth]
Mary [Labalestrier] / 40 / Milliner / [born in county]
Alfred [Labalestrier] / 7 / - / [born in county]
Adele [Labalestrier] / 1 / - / [born in county] / [and 3 assistants, milliners, dressmakers]

[Advertisement], Morning Post [London, England] (23 June 1842), 1

(PAYWALL)

WANTS a Situation as a LADY'S MAID . . . Direct to R. S. T., at Madame Labalestrier's, 15, Lower Brook-street, Grosvenor-square.

The Post Office London directory 1843 (London: Frederic Kelly, [1843]), 262

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. . . LABALESTRIER, Mary (Miss) [sic], Milliner, 15 Brook street . . .

[Advertisement], Lincolnshire Chronicle [Stamford, Lincolnshire, England] (29 December 1843), 3

(PAYWALL)

. . . Miss S. F. Weldon, who has been studying the Piano, Harp, and Dancing
under Moscheles, Holst, O'Brien, Labalastrier [sic],
and other eminent Masters in London, will be happy to give Private Lessons in those accomplishments . . .

[Advertisement], New Court Gazette [London, England] (27 April 1844), 16

(PAYWALL)

POLKA. - MONS. LABALESTRIER
begs to announce his Return from Paris, where he has been to learn the
ORIGINAL POLKA DANCE, and will feel greatly honoured by
TEACHING it to the Nobility and Gentry, 15, BROOK STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE.

[Advertised], Morning Herald [London, England] (24 June 1845), 9

(PAYWALL)

MINUET D'EXAUDET, taught by the Author, as danced at her Majesty's Bal Costume,
who arranged it expiessly for the occasion, by command of the Countess of Jersey;
the Minuet de la Cour, and Gavotte de Vestris;
where may be had the Music, with an analysis of the Steps, and a diagram of the Figures. -
Published by the Authors, Messrs. Labalestrier and Kelly,
at their residence, 15, Brook-street, Grosvenor square.

[Advertisement], Derby Mercury [England] (26 August 1846), 2

(PAYWALL)

DERBY. LABALESTRIER (from London), MASTER of DANCING to the English Nobility,
and Composer of Lady Jersey's Minuet, as Danced at her Majesty's Bal Costume, has pleasure in announcing his
SECOND VISIT to DERBY and NOTTINGHAM, where he will resume giving
LESSONS in the most fashionable Parisian and London Style of Dancing.
Further information may be had at his Academy, Mr. BROWNSWORD, watch-maker, Pelham-street, High-street, Nottingham.

England census, 30 March 1851, Brompton Holy Trinity, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1469/241/29

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15 Michaels Place / John Kelly / [head] / Unmarried / 30 / Professor of Dancing / [born Middlesex] St. Giles
Mary Labalestrier / Sister / Married / 37 / - / [born Middlesex] Clerkenwell
Alfred [Labalestrier] / Nephew / Unmarried / 16 / - / [born Middlesex] St. Marylebone [and 2 house servants]

ASSOCIATIONS: Probably the same John Kelly, musician, arrived in Melbourne with Labalestrier in 1854 (see below);
on the Kelly family, see also England census, 1841, St. Pancras, Middlesex; UK National Archives, HO107/686/7/7a/5/4

(PAYWALL)

London St. / Daniel Kelly / 60 / Sawyer / [born Ireland]
Ann Kelly / 60 / - / [born Ireland]
John [Kelly] / 20 / Musician / [born Middlesex]
Ann [Kelly] / 15 / . . .

New South Wales, Australia (Hancock, from 31 July 1844):

Passengers per ship St. Vincent, from England, for Sydney, 31 July 1844; State Records Authority of NSW

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. . . Hancock William / 42 / [born] Nottinghamshire / Protestant / Reads and Writes / Farm Labourer
[Hancock] Sarah / 38 / [born] Derbyshire / Protestant / Reads and Writes / Farm Servant
Valentine Peter / 11 // Benjamin / 8 // John / 6 // Joseph / 4
Sarah / 12 // Mary Ann / 2 [all born Nottinghamshire]

Victoria, Australia (from 22 December 1854):

List of passengers per Stebonheath, from London 31 August 1854, for Port Phillip, 22 December 1854; Public Record Office Victoria

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Reau Jean / 21 / Edquestrian / Foreign
[Reau] Marie / 28 / Wife / [Foreign]
Berg Adolphi / 43 / Equestrian / [Foreign]
[Berg] Marie / 24 / Wife / [Foreign]
[Berg] Antoinette / 13 / Child // Robert / 9 // Matilda / 6 // Baptiste / 4
Birch Henry / 36 / Merchant / English
Labalestrier Alfred / 22 / Musician / Foreign [sic]
Kelly John / 28 / Musician / [Foreign] [sic]
Walker Henry / 36 / Equestrian / [Foreign] [sic]
Dherang Alfred / 22 / Equestrian / [Foreign]
Stebbing Francis / 19 / Equestrian / [? Foreign]
Barlow William / 28 / [Equestrian] / -
Bingham Arthur / 35 / Ringmaster / -
Adams Henry / 35 / Equestrian / - . . .

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. . . Barlow John / 21 / Musician / [English] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Berg family (circus performers); Alfred Dherang (circus performer); Francis John Stebbing (circus performer); William Barlow (circus performer); John Bolton Barlow (musician)

"ARRIVAL OF EQUESTRIAN PERFORMERS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 December 1854), 5

We are informed that by the Stebonheath from London, which arrived in the Bay yesterday, a large equestrian company has arrived to fulfill an engagement with Mr. Lewis, of Astley's Amphitheatre. The performers are twenty-one in number, many of them being from the French hippodromatic establishments . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Benjamin William Lewis (proprietor); Astley's Amphitheatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (2 January 1855), 1

ASTLEY'S AMPHITHEATRE, Spring Street,
Sole Lessee . . . Mr. George Lewis . . . begs leave to notify to the Inhabitants of the Colony,
that his long promised European Troupe of performers, have at length arrived per the "Stebonheath," and the "Champion of the Seas" . . .
Leader of the Band, MR. LABALESTRIER . . . Mr. BINGHAM, Acting Manager . . . of the Cirque.
Lessons in the Art of Riding, and Horses Broke for the Field or Road, by Mr. Labalestrier
[corrected to "Mr. G. LEWIS" in later advertisements], of whom Cards of Terms may be obtained.

ASSOCIATIONS: In future advertisements, it was correctly the proprietor, George Lewis (as above), offering riding lessons; see
[Advertisement], The Age (5 January 1855), 1

ASSOCIATIONS: The above advertisement was the last for Astley's in which Labalestrier's name appears; by the middle of January, the string band was under the leadership of John Barlow (as above) and the brass band under Joseph Hore (musician)

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 April 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. To Night (Monday evening), and every evening during the week.
Grand Promenade Instrumental Concert and Ball.
Solo Clarionet, Herr Funk.
Solo Cornet-a-Piston, Mons. Sabalestrier [sic].
Mons. Fleury, Leader and Conductor.
Admission, One Shilling.
C. A. FRY, Proprietor.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Funk (clarinet); Achille Fleury (violin, leader); Charles Alfred Fry (proprietor); Salle de Valentino (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 April 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. - To-night (Saturday) -
Grand Promenade Concert and Ball. Solo clarionet, Herr Funk;
solo cornet-a-piston, Mons. Labalestrier; Mons. Fleury, leader and conductor.
Concert at 8; Dancing at 9. Admission, One Shilling.
C. A. FRY, Proprietor.

[Advertisement], The Argus (26 April 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. -
Grand Promenade Instrumental Concert and Ball this evening, and during the week.
M. Fleury, leader and conductor; Herr Funk, solo clarionet;
M. Sabalestrier, solo cornet-a-piston . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (23 June 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. - Mons. Fleury will perform on Monday, 25th inst.
Newly decorated by the celebrated artists, Messrs. T. Pitt and Brogden.
Fleury's Band, comprising the leading talent of the colonies, will consist of the following artistes -
Mons. Fleury, Conductor and Leader
Messrs. Reid, Fihon, 2nd Violins
Handoff, Double Bass
Kinzella, Clarionet
De Labestries Cornopean
Baker, Saxe Horn
Hartigan, Ophecleide
Brown, Flute
Kummons, Bassoon
Sterne, Drum.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Pitt (artist); James George Brogden (artist); Thomas Reed (violin); Auguste Filhon (violin); Hermann Harndorff (double bass); James Kinsella (clarinet); William Baker (saxhorn); Joseph Hartigan (ophicleide)

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 July 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. Open Every Evening at Half-past seven.
Concert commences at Eight, Dancing at Nine o'clock.
Programme for this Evening:
Selection from Lucrecia di Borgia - Mr. Reid
Solo, Saxe Horn - Mr. Baker
Paul et Virginie (fantasia) - Band
Scotoh Selection - Mr. Reid
Medley Overture - Band
Bay of Biscay - Do.
Cornopean Solo - M. De la Balestriere
Violin solo - M. Fleury, Leader and Conductor . . .
M. FLEURY, Proprietor.

[Advertisement], The Argus (18 August 1855), 8

SALLE DE VALENTINO. Promenade Concert and Ball.
Open Every Evening. Admission One Shilling . . .
Instrumentalists: . . . Cornopean - M. De la Balestriere . . .
M. FLEURY, Leader aud Conductor . . .
Programme: Gazza Ladra, - overture - Rossini.
Duette, "Lucrezia di Borgia," Baker and Hartigan.
La Sultana des fleurs (arranged for full band by M. Fleury).
Faust Valse (Diabolique) - Chas. D'Albert.
Malta Quadrille - J. Kalozdy.
La Vie de Boheme - Chretien.
Napoleon Quadrille - Musard.
Gadogan Polka, composed by Kalozdy, Conductor of the Hungarian Band . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: This was Labalestrier's last advertised appearance in Melbourne

[Advertisement], The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (14 September 1857), 3

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING . . .
Mr. Charles Walsh will sing a new Ballad.
Solo, Cornopean, Mr. Labalastrier . . .
To conclude with the Drama in two acts, entitled LUKE THE LABORER!
Luke - Mr. W. M. BROWN.
Acting Manager - Mr. CHARLES WALSH.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Walsh (vocalist, actor, manager); William Maxwell Brown (actor); Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)

[Advertisement], The Star (11 November 1857), 3

MONTEZUMA. Benefit of MONS. LABALESTRIER, ON FRIDAY.
MONTEZUMA THEATRE. Under the direction of Mr J. P. HYDES . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Proctor Hydes (actor, manager)

"THEATRICALS AND MUSIC . . . PROVINCIAL. BALLAARAT", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (14 November 1857), 2

Miss Julia Matthews appeared at the Montezuma on Monday last in the "Loan of a Lover," and was well received, but in our opinion her visit to the more unsettled districts of Dunolly and Ararat has not improved her histrionic abilities. Last night the performance was for the benefit of Mons. Labalestrier, a cornet-a-piston player of considerable ability . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julia Mathews (actor); due to poor attendance, he was granted a second benefit, as see below:

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

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. Gala Night.
FRIDAY, 20th NOVEMBER For the Benefit of MONS. LABALESTRIER.
First time of MIDDY ASHORE, In which the talented Actress Miss Julia Mathews, will appear.
Musical Melange.
Miss Annie Gould - New Ballad.
Mr. Golding - Comic Song.
Mesdames Mathews & Gould - Duet - "I know a bank."
Mrs. Dale & Mr. Walsh - Comic Duet - "When a little farm we keep."
Mr. W. F. Sayers - "Death of Nelson."
Mons. Bial, The eminent Violinist - his last appearance on Ballarat.
Mons. Labalestrier Will perform the Zerline, Bendigo, and Eclipse Polkas on the Cornet-a-Piston, during the evening.
To be followed by THE BOUGH DIAMOND.
The Rough Diamond - Miss Julia Mathews.
Boxes 3s., Stalls 2s., Pit 1s.

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Gould (actor, vocalist); Daniel Golding (vocalist); Elinor Dale (actor, vocalist); William Francis Sayer (vocalist); Rudolf Bial (violinist)

"MONTEZUMA THEATRE", The Star (21 November 1857), 3

The performances last evening were for the benefit of M. Labalestrier, who, it will be remembered, took a benefit last Friday evening, but owing to the inclemency of the weather, was not honored with a very full house. We fear his last night's endeavors were not much more successful, for the attendance was really very moderate, notwithstanding the attractive bill of fare . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (24 February 1858), 3

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. Under the Direction of Mr. Charles Walsh.
Third Night of the eminent Tragedian, MR. G. V. BROOKE.
WEDNESDAY, 24TH FEBRUARY. Will be performed the elegant Comedy of
THE IRISH AMBASSADOR. Sir Patrick O'Plenipo - Mr. G. V. Brooke
Cornopeon Solo - Mr. Labalestrier . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor)

"THE INDIAN RELIEF FUND BENEFIT", The Star (15 April 1858), 3

The above concert took place a the Montezuma Theatre last evening, and though the audience was by no means so numerous as might have been expected, they were of a class of which an ordinary Ballarat assemblage is not generally composed, most of our "fashionables" ornamenting the dress circle. The programme was very attractive . . . The instrumental portion of the entertainment consisted of some well-played orchestral pieces and solos from Messrs T. King (clarionet), M. Paltzer (violin), and M. Labalestrier (cornet-a-piston). It is very certain that we hare plenty of good musical talent on Ballarat, and it is a pity the lovers of music are not oftener regaled with entertainments like the one under notice.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas King (clarinet); Jacques Paltzer (violin)

"FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE BALLARAT PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Star (24 June 1858), 3

. . . The performance of Wednesday evening at the Montezuma was in every way a most remarkable one. The public crowded to it as they always do on Ballarat to anything good, and it was evident they came to listen and not to show themselves . . . It was pleasing to see so little foreign aid required. Beyond Mrs. Hancock, (treble) Mr. W. H. Williams (tenor - one of the oldest and best members of the Melbourne Philarmonic Society), Mr. Hancock (bass) and a few instrumentalists, none but Ballarat people took part . . . Mr. Williams made a great, impression in "Thy rebuke," and "Behold and see." Nor did Mr. Hancock at all disappoint us in "The trumpet shall sound," and Mr. Labalestrier's cornet obligato went far to replace the lacked trumpet . . . The performance reflects praise of the highest kind upon Mr. Austin Turner, the conductor, and MM. Fleury and Palzer, the leaders, must also be pleasantly remembered . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (2 October 1858), 3

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. TO-NIGHT.
Engagement of MADAME VITELLI And M. LABELESTRIER.
Mons. Fleury's Monstre Promenade Concerts . . .
First Night of the Great Exhibition Quadrille.
PROGRAMME. Part 1st. Overture - "Fra Diavolo" - Auber . . .
Part 2nd. "Grand Exhibition Quadrille" - Jullien (Drums by Signor Pietro Canna) . . .
Duett, Cornet-a-Pistons - " Norma" - Messrs. Labelestrier and Miell . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Annie Vitelli (vocalist); Pietro Canna (drums); Augustus Miell (cornet)

"MONTEZUMA PROMENADE CONCERTS", The Star (6 October 1858), 2

It is a matter of regret that so much exertion to provide really good music for the Ballarat public should meet with so small a success. Last evening it was impossible for any one in any degree competent to judge, to withhold the meed of high approbation which the performances deserved. The orchestra play with rare excellence of instrumentation, and M. Fleury's leadership, Messrs. King and Palin's solos on the clarionet and piccolo, and M. Labalestrier's solos on the cornet, were greeted with loud and deserved applause. Madame Vitelli has vastly improved since her last visit to Ballarat, and her rendering of the charming ballads committed to her care repeatedly called for the applause so well merited . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Lawrence Frederick Palin (piccolo)

[Advertisement], The Star (13 October 1858), 3

MONTEZUMA THEATRE. M. FLEURY'S MONSTRE PROMENADE CONCERTS . . . EVERY EVENING.
Solo, Cornet-a-Piston - "All is Lost" - La Sonnambula, Bellini - Mons. Labalestrier.
New Polka, Ballarat Rifle Corps, By the Monster Band - Composed by Mons. Labalestrier . . .

[Advertisement], The Star (23 December 1858), 3

CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE. Proprietor - Mr. John Gibbs . . .
THE OPERA SEASON, Under the direction of
MONS. LAVENUE, Will commence on
MONDAY EVENING, 27th DECEMBER . . .
THE PREMIERE BAND Of the Australian colonies, under the able leadership of Mons. Fleury,
will comprise the following instrumentalists: - . . .
1st Cornet - Mons. Labalestrier . . .
Leader of the Band - MONS. FLEURY.
Conductor - MONS. LAVENUE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gibbs (proprietor); Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor); Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)

"EASTERN POLICE COURT. Monday, 24th January . . . CAUSE LIST", The Star (25 January 1859), 2

. . . Labaleslrier v. Fleury, £1, work done; payment ordered . . .

"BALLARAT RIFLE REGIMENT", The Star (11 June 1859), 3

A special general meeting of this corps took place last evening at the John O'Groat Hotel. There was a very large attendance of members . . . The Chairman then read a letter from M. Labalestrier, band master, asking what rate of remuneration he was to receive. Some conversation ensued, in which several gentlemen expressed their readiness to subscribe money to pay M. Labalestrier. Eventually the matter was referred to the Finance Committee to report thereon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers Band (volunteer military)

"THIS HIGHLAND GAMES", The Star (3 January 1860), 2

The second annual gathering of the Highland Society of Ballarat took place on Monday in the Copenhagen grounds, at the rear of the Tannery Hotel, Sturt street . . . At about 11 o'clock the procession formed in the Main road, and proceeded with the "military band" and pipes along the Main road and Sturt street to the place of rendezvous in Copenhagen fields. In front walked two kilted Highlanders with drawn swords, and immediately after them came pipers and others in the same costume. The brass band came next, consisting of Mr. Labalestrier and his troupe, all attired in what might be accepted either as a "military" or a fancy costume; the drummers being distinguished by garments of a rosy red, the more noticeable as their colleagues were attired in cream color dresses. A cavalcade of mounted tilters with lances closed the procession which gathered crowds as it passed along, now marching to the music of the band and now to the pibrochs of the pipers, till the grounds were reached about noon. There the scene was one the like of which had not been previously seen in Ballarat . . . not fewer than from 5000 to 6000 spectators assembled without the slightest disorder or a single breach of the peace worth recording . . . Between the Emu booth and Tait's booth and stand was the gallery appropriated to the use of the band, who discoursed some very excellent music at intervals all day, a selection of Scottish airs being of course a main feature in the programme . . .

"EASTERN POLICE COURT. Saturday, 2nd June . . . CAUSE LIST", The Star (4 June 1860), 4

Canna v. Labalestrier, £4, wages. The defendant was to have been paid by a portion of the profits of "Punch's Playhouse," but there being no profits, he brought the present action. The Bench dismissed the case, as the plaintiff was a partner in the concern, and could not recover.

"News and Notes", The Star (4 May 1860), 2

After the proceedings in connection with the late Mechanics' Institute soiree had concluded, the Hall was cleared, and a number of ladies and gentlemen got up an extempore ball, Mr. Weber did duty at the piano, and Mr. Labalestrier at the violin; and the nimble-footed ones kept it up with great glee till about four o'clock . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emil Rudolph Weber (piano); Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat venue)

"COUNTY COURT. Monday, 6th August. UNDER £50 UNDEFENDED", The Star (7 August 1860), 4

Mason v. Labalestrier, £37; Mr. Walsh, for plaintiff, proved consent to debt and costs.

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 September 1860), 6

Alfred Labalestrier, of Ballarat, musician.
Causes of insolvency - Losses by engagements for musical performances, and judgements obtained against insolvent in the County Court of Ballarat.
Debts, £52 10s.; assets, £6; deficiency, £40 10s. Mr. Laing, official assignee.

"SHORT HOURS SOIREE", The Star (21 November 1860), 2

The soiree in celebration of the establishment of the Short Hours Association, took place on Thursday evening in the hall of the Eastern Police Court, Barkly street . . . Though the place was crowded the greatest order prevailed, the arrangements reflecting very creditably upon the committee of management. Representatives of nearly all the pulpits in town were present, as also several well-known lay-speakers, and a band of gentlemen also attended and gave their assistance as singers and musicians. Mr. S. Coupland presided at the piano, and Messrs. Fleury and Labalestrier accompanied on the violin and cornet . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Coupland (piano)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (2 January 1861), 2

On Tuesday night a complimentary ball and supper was given to Mr. G. P. Smith, secretary of the Red Jacket Company, Sebastopol, at Dunk's British Queen Hotel. About 60 couples of both sexes were present . . . After supper, which we need scarcely say was served up in first-rate style, the band, under the direction of Mr. Labalestrier, struck up several favorite airs, and dancing was resumed and kept up till an early hour in the morning.

[Advertisement], The Star (22 January 1861), 3

I.O.O.F.M.U. THE Anniversary of the Loyal Ballarat Lodge
will take place at the Lodge room "British Queen," on Wednesday next, the 23rd instant, at seven o'clock p.m. . . .
N. B. - Messrs Llewellyn Thomas (the Welsh harpist) and Labalestrier (the violinist) will be in attendance.

ASSOCIATIONS: Llewellyn Thomas (harpist)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (1 March 1861), 2

During the last few months a tradesmen's quadrille assembly bas been in existence on the township, and now musters some eighty of the principal persons in that locality. The place of meeting is the Fire Brigade House, where Mr. Nugent officiates as master of the ceremonies, and Mr. Labalestrier as leader of the band. The arrangements are conducted by a committee of management and stewards; and persons joining the assembly have to be proposed and ballotted for. Last night there was a large muster of the members, of both sexes, who meet every second Monday; and, despite the heat of the weather, dancing was sustained with considerable alacrity for a considerable portion of the night.

[Advertisement], The Star (8 August 1861), 3

B.V.R. RANGERS BRASS BAND.
First meeting of the new band at the Orderly Boom, this (Thursday) evening at half past six o'clock sharp.
ALFRED L脗BALESTRIER, Band Master. Ballarat, 8th August.

"LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . . . THE BAND OF THE B.V.R. RANGERS", The Star (11 October 1861), 2 supplement

SIR, - In your newspaper of yesterday I read a letter headed "The Volunteers," and signed with the name of the Rev. Mr. Cummins. He objects to the band of the B.V.R. Rangers playing in their "own house" on a Sunday. I now ask any man with common sense what offence we can give to God or man in thus passing two hours on Sunday in harmless recreation? The music we play is secular, but I have often heard religious words sung in chapels to many popular airs. The military bands in England play to and from church, and in parks on a Sunday, and yet Mr. Cummins, on little Ballarat, wishes to render himself conspicuous by showing opposition to a precisely similar practice. If Mr. Cummins could prevent the band playing on a Sunday, he would. There is one thing I would like Mr. Cummins to know; - we don't get paid for playing on a Sunday. I think every liberal-minded man will admit that it is better for young men to enjoy themselves in useful recreation than indulge in public houses after prayers on Sunday.
A. LABALESSTRIER, Bandmaster, B.V.R. Rangers.
[We have made some alterations to our correspondent's letter.]

"THE ENGLISH ELEVEN v. TWENTY-TWO OF BALLAARAT", Bell's Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle [Melbourne, VIC] (8 March 1862), 4

On Wednesday morning, Captain Stephenson and his team started on their provincial tour, and arrived that evening at their first resting-place [Ballarat] . . . To add to the enjoyment of the holiday, the band of the Ballaarat Rifle Rangers, under the direction of M.M. Fleury and Labalestrier, lent its aid . . .

"LATEST NEWS . . . Ballarat, Dec. 2", Mount Alexander Mail [Castlemaine, VIC] (3 December 1860), 3

The foot races that have been exciting such interest, took place to-day. The Band of the Ballarat Rifie Rangers, under the leadership of Mons. Labalestrier, performed numerous lively and martial airs . . .

"LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . . . THE VOLUNTEER BAND", The Star (15 May 1863), 3

SIR, - In consequence of several malignant reports having been spread relative to the cause of the B.R. Rangers band not playing at the Adelphi (or Charlie Napier Theatre). I here wish to refute, the malicious rumor towards Mr. Hoskins that he was the cause. A letter was shown to me by Lieut. Col. Wallace, from Mr. Howson, requesting the services of the band for a benefit, to which they acceded, upon the condition that I accompanied them. This I told Lieut. Col. Wallace, and the answer was, that Mr. Howson would send the corneter from his theatre to the Theatre Royal to take my place, also a letter to Mr Hoskins, asking permission for me to give my services. The letter did not come, and the corneter came at a quarter past eight o'clock. Mr. Hoskins knew so little of the matter of my going that he asked one of the band who was in the Theatre Royal what sort of a house they had at the Charlie, and was surprised to hear that the band was not playing there in consequence of their bandmaster not being able to attend. To which he replied, "had any of the band asked me for his services, he should have gone for their sakes." I request, Sir, you will insert this. Also, that Mr. Hoskins has never refused me permission to leave his theatre even when I could not obtain a substitute, therefore, it is annoying to me to hear such malevolent assertions made against him without the slightest foundation. The quotation may here be justly verified. Ignorantia facti excusat.
From the opposer of calumny,
A LABALESTIER,
Bandmaster, B. V. R. Rangers.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor, theatre proprietor); Frank Howson (actor, vocalist, manager); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (5 November 1863), 2

The benefit at the Theatre Royal last evening in aid of the fund for purchasing instruments for the Ballarat Amateur Ethiopian Minstrels was a very successful one, alike as regards the attendance at the house and the entertainment provided. All parts of the Theatre was very fairly patronised and the result should be a handsome subsidy to the Minstrels' funds. The orchestra was occupied by the band of the B.V.R., under Mr. Labalestrier . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (13 November 1863), 2

A great musical treat was provided at the Mechanics' Institute, on Thursday evening, in aid of the funds of the Ballarat Volunteer Rangers, and the occasion was warmly patronised by the public . . . The programme was an attractive one, and contained the names of a large number of amateurs - both vocal and instrumental - whose well-meant efforts to please met with the fullest appreciation. The band of the Rangers was also there and played some excellently arranged music capitally well, but of coarse the main attraction was the Melbourne Fife and Drum Band, under the direction of Band-Major Pietro Canna, the latter well known and liked by Ballarat people of old . . . The band of the Rangers was placed on the left side of the orchestra, and the drum and fife band on the right. The pianoforte, presided over by Mr. E. R. Weber, who volunteered his services on the occasion, stood in the rostrum . . . The Rangers band performed selections from "Lucrezia Borgia;" Rudolph's Grand March, by Gung'l, given for the first time in Australia, and arranged by the bandmaster, Mr. Labalestrier; selections from "Il Trovatore," and "God save the Queen," in which latter the Rangers Band was joined by the Drum and Fife Band . . .

"BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RANGERS", The Star (20 January 1864), 2

Tihe half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Volunteer Corps was held on Tuesday evening, in the orderly room, on the Camp . . . Sergeant Greenfield read the following report: . . . A payment of £25, one quarter's salary, was made to Mr. Labalestrier . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (6 April 1864), 2

The concerts at the Theatre Royal are drawing the lovers of good music, though not in so great numbers as the entertainment should warrant. The selections are all good, and the beautiful airs from "Norma" and "Il Trovatore" are of themselves worth all the money. The instrumentalists are Messrs. King, Weber, and Labalestrier, a trio whose merits need no "bush" in Ballarat.

[News], The Star (24 May 1864), 2

A new dramatic season was commenced at the Theatre Royal last evening, under the auspices of Mr. Henry Edwards, an old favorite here, who has surrounded himself with a large and generally efficient company of ladies and gentlemen. The first piece produced for the opening night was the delightful comedy, "All's Well that Ends Well" . . . Mr. Watts has taken his old post of scenic artist, and Mr. T. King his, as leader of the orchestra, having with him the valuable assistance of Mr. Labalestrier.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Edwards (actor, manager); J. P. Watts (scenic artist)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (29 August 1864), 2

The Ballarat Harmonic Society is now in a highly flourishing condition, apparently. Its member roll numbers near one hundred vocal performers, and the strength of the orchestra is to be still further increased by the formation of an amateur band, under the auspices of Mr. Labalestrier. A large new Alexandra harmonium has just been purchased by the society, and it was first used at last week's rehearsal. The society has its regular rehearsals in Christ Church Schoolroom, where Mr. Robson wields the baton with gratifying success. As has been already announced, the society purposes to produce the oratorio "Samson" during the next Christmas holidays.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Robson (conductor); Ballarat Harmonic Society (association)

1864, marriages in the district of Bourke; BDM VIC (original seen)

No. 198 / 4257 / 12th December 1864 / Fitzroy / George Huyler Clutsam / Bachelor / [born] [New Providence] West Indies / Broker / 38 / Fitzroy / [son of] Samuel Joseph Clutsam, Doctor of Medicine [and] Hinson Curtis Hulyer
Louisa Sanunders (with consent of Guardian) / Spinster / / [born] London, England / 15 [sic] / Fitzroy / [daughter of] Richard Saunders, Jeweller [and] Margaret Kelly
In the presence of - John Kelly, Mary Labalestrier . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 December 1864), 4

CLUTSAM - SANDERS. - On the 12th inst., at Fitzroy, by the Rev. James Ballantine, of Erskine Church, George Huyler, son of the late Samuel Joseph Clutsam, Esq., M.D., of H.M.S. 3rd W.I. Regiment, to Louisa, third daughter of Richard Sanders, Esq., jeweller, late of London.

Ballarat and Ballarat district directory (1865), 13, 97

Ascot street . . . Here Dana street intersects . . . Labalestrier, - , bandmaster . . .

SOCIETIES . . . BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY (1865)
conductor, G. O. Rutter; leader, A. Labalestrier;
organist, Mrs. W. Little; treasurer, Thomas White . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Oswald Rutter (conductor); Catherine Little (organist); Thomas White (treasurer)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (13 January 1865), 2

A series of cases for "work and labor" was brought in the District Police Court yesterday, by members of the Ballarat District Band against Mr. Labalestrier, the bandmaster. The defence was an objection to the jurisdiction of the Court, and further that the master's salary of £200 a year had not been paid, and that he had a right, therefore, to retain the proceeds of the band's late tour in the country. Major Wallace, as the late treasurer of the band, intimated that the agreement for the £200 a year to the master was, in a measure, contingent on the success of the band and the liberality of the public, neither of which had been very remarkable. The magistrate made an order in each case against the defendant, but offered to state a case if required.

"BALLARAT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (8 March 1865), 4

The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Ballarat Agricultural Society met on Monday . . .
Correspondence . . . From Mr. Labalestrier, in answer to inquiries made by the Secretary of this society regarding a music band for the National Grain Show, stating that there are no regular bands of music in Ballarat, that musicians are exceedingly scarce in that town, that the best band he could provide would be an orchestral band - a sort of combination or amalgamation of stringed and wind instruments, played by professional men . . .

"BALLARAT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (25 March 1865), 1 supplement

The Autumn exhibition of the Ballarat Horticultural Society was held on Friday in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . . The attendance of visitors was very good and the pecuniary success of the exhibition was about as good as that of recent shows here. The pleasantness of the exhibition was increased by the judiciously selected and well-rendered music discoursed by a little band, comprising Mr. T. King, Mr. Labalestrier, and Mr. Piper . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward John Piper (musician)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (14 April 1865), 2

To-day being Good Friday . . . In the hall of the Mechanics' Institute the Ballarat Harmonic Society will perform Hayden's oratorio "The Creation." This will be a specially good treat, for the society has been rehearsing very assiduously, and the orchestra will comprise one hundred performers. Mr. Rutter will be the conductor, and Miss Octavia Hamitton, and Messrs D. Oliver, P. Cazaly, and Lamble will be the principal soloists, Mr. Labalestrier being the leader, and Mrs. W. Little the harmoniumist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Daniel Oliver (vocalist); Peter Cazaly (vocalist); Samuel Lamble (vocalist)

1865, marriages solemnized in the district of Bourke; St. Mark's church, Fitzroy (original seen)

No. 964 / 1232 // April 20th 1865 / St Mark's Church Fitzroy /
Alfred Labalestrier / Bachelor / [born] London England / Professor of Music / 31 / [currently of] Fitzroy / [usually of] Ballarat / [son of] Francis and Mary Labalestrier, M.N. Kelly, Professor of Dancing
Sarah Hancock / Spinster / Born at Sea / - / 33 / [currently of] Fitzroy / [usually of] Ballarat / [daughter of] William and Sarah Hancock, M.N. Mellowes [sic], Gentleman . . .

"EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION. SOIREE AND CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (21 November 1865), 3

A soiree and concert in aid of the funds of the Early Closing Association took place in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Monday evening . . . Mr. Labelestrier [sic] then performed "Believe me if all those endearing charms," on the concertina, showing that the performer was by no means a stranger to the instrument, though he is not so well known in public, in connection with it as with other instruments. In response to an encore "The last rose of summer was given," with variations . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (21 December 1865), 2

Handel's time-honored and imperishable work, "Messiah," will be produced by the Ballarat Harmonic Society, at the Mechanics' Institute, on Christmas day . . . The band and chorus will number one hundred persons, and be under the able conduct of Mr. John Robson, with Mr. Labalestrier a3 leader, and Mrs. William Little as organist . . .

[News], The Ballarat Star (19 January 1866), 2

The musical, biological and comical entertainment, given in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute last night, by way of complimentary benefit to Mr. James Allan, as leader of the Ballarat Amateur Ministrels was well attended, and must be profitable as a real pecuniary benefit, as the hall was well filled every where. The programme was extremely liberal. It was full of tun, melody, and harmony, besides dancing and minstrel comicalities of another sort, more easily enjoyed than described. Nearly all our local musical bodies were represented among the many performers . . . The brass band of the Ballarat Volunteer Rangers, the Amateur Minstrels, and members of the Ballarat Glee and Musical Union, furnished the musical portion of the performances, which comprised songs, glees, and operatic selections . . . We should add that Mrs. Labalestrier gave an excellent performance on the concertina. Altogether, the concert and its accessories were a very pleasant affair . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (3 April 1866), 3

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
BENEFIT OF MONS. LABALESTRIER, TUESDAY, 3rd APRIL.
PROGRAMME. PART 1st.
B. V. R. Band, selection " II Trovatore" - Verdi.
"The Miller's Daughter" (Tennyson); music (Balfe) - Mr. Rees.
English Concertina, "Home, sweet home," with variations - Madame Labalestrier, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mons. Labalestrier.
"Early Love" (new ballad) - Mr. A. McLaren.
Cornet-a-piston, "Robert toi qui j'aime," from "Robert le diable" - Mons. Labalestrier.
Trio - "The winds whistle cold" - Messrs. Rees, Cazaly, and Labalestrier.
Scotch song - Mrs. Silverlock.
Song - Mr. Cazaly.
Pianoforte solo - Mr. Williams.
Interval of ten minutes.
PART 2nd.
B. V. R. Band (by D. Godfrey), Guards' Waltz.
Irish song - Mrs. Silverlock.
Trio - Two treble concertinas and pianoforte - Madame et Mons. Labalestrier and Mr. Williams.
"Molly Asthore" - Mr. Rees.
Violin solo - "Last Rose of Summer" - Mons. Labalestrier.
"Belle Brandon" (by special desire) - Mr. A. McLaren.
Song - Mr. Lamble.
Pianoforte solo (Norma) - Mademoiselle Louise Labalestrier.
Interval of ten minutes.
PART 3rd.
B. V. R. Band - Field-day galop (Herr Seide [sic, Siede).
"Once more, dear Annie, I return" - Mr. A. McLaren.
Picco solo - Imitation of birds - Mons. Labalestrier.
"Come where my love lies dreaming" (quartette) Mademoiselle Labalestrier, Messrs. Rees, Cazaly, Lamble and Labalestrier.
"God Save the Queen" - By the company.
Front seats, 5s; second seats, 3s; back seats, 1s.
Doors open at half-past seven; concert commence at eight.

ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Silverlock (vocalist); William Rees (vocalist)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (4 April 1866), 2

Mr. Labalestrier's benefit at the Mechanics' Institute last night was, we fear, a not very profitable one, as the audience was a small one. There was a good entertainment given nevertheless, as our musical readers will know when we state that the band of the B.V.R. performed some of their best selections, and some good songs were sung by Messrs. Lamble, Rees, and Cazaly, and Mrs. Silverlock, besides sundry instrumental performances by Mr. Labalestrier, Mdlle. Labalestrier, and Mr. Rees.

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (4 April 1866), 1

PIANOFORTE for Sale. Grand Square. Best in Australia.
Mons. Labalestrier, Armstrong street, three doors past Emu Hotel.

[Advertisement], The Age [Melbourne VIC] (19 May 1866), 8

PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Positively Last Night.
THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, 19th MAY,
Last GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS,
By MARTIN SIMONSEN, the World-renowned Violinist, Mdme. FANNY SIMONSEN, the celebrated Prima Donna,
Miss Geraldine Warden, and Mr. L. Norman,
Mr. and Mrs. Labalastrier [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Simonsen (vocalist); Geraldine Warden (vocalist); Linly Norman (pianist); Princess Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[News], Nelson Evening Mail [NZ] (1 June 1866), 2

We would remind our readers of the attractive entertainment announced to take place this evening at the Provincial Hall, in which Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Kelly, and M. de Labalestrier, artistes of repute, who have recently arrived from Melbourne, will take part. The programme is an especially varied one, including dramatic readings, and musical selections, both vocal and instrumental, and we trust to see a large audience assembled.

Names and descriptions of passengers, per Albion, from Melbourne, 4 July 1866, for New Zealand; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . Mrs. Labalestrie [sic] / 26 / English / [for] Hokitika
Mr. [Labalestrie] / 25 [sic] / [English] / [for Hokitika] . . .

New Zealand (from July 1866):

[Advertisement], West Coast Times [Hokitika, NZ] (12 July 1866), 3

MONS. LABALESTRIER, Professor of Violin, Cornet, and English Concertina, wishes engagement. Diggers' Arms Hotel.

[Advertisement], Grey River Argus (4 August 1866), 3

KILGOUR'S UNION THEATRE.
BENEFIT of MONS. LABALESTRIER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th.
DOING" FOR THE BEST. Violin Solo, Mr. Wright.
Cornet Solo, Mons. Labalestrier; English Concertina Solo, Mdme. Labaslestrier . . .

Return of deaths in the district of Nelson, 3rd quarter 1867 (original seen)

No. 100 / 11th August 1867 / The Hospital, Nelson / Agnes [sic] Labalastrier [sic] / Female / [35] years /
Wife of - Labalastrier of West Coast, Musician / [cause of death] Phthisis pulmonalis / [Reporter] James Barton, Hospital Attendant, Nelson . . .

"DIED", Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle (13 August 1867), 2

On the 11th August, at the Hospital, Agnes Labalasterer [sic], late of the West Coast, New Zealand, aged 35 years.

"THE NEWS OF THIS DAY", The Age (1 October 1867), 4

The friends of Mr. Alfred Labalestrier, late bandmaster of the Ballarat Rangers, will be sorry to learn that that gentleman has met with a terrible affliction in New Zealand. A private letter from Wellington states that a short time since Mrs. Labalestrier died, and since that time the unfortunate man has gone completely mad. He refuses to attend any engagements, and labors under the hallucination that the local Government owe him £30,000 for discovering some imaginary gold-field. Mr. Labalestrier resided for more than ten years on Ballarat, and was greatly respected.

[Advertisement], Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle (9 June 1868), 1

MUSICAL NOTICE. MONS. A. De LABALESTRIER,
leader of the Ballarat Philharmonic Society, and Band-master of the Ballarat Rifle Rangers for some years,
has arrived in Nelson, and is prepared to give
LESSONS on the VIOLIN, ENGLISH CONCERTINA, CORNET-A-PISTON, and all Brass Instruments.
Theory of Music taught. Pianofortes tuned and repaired. Bands provided.
For terms, apply at Mr. STANTON'S.

[News], The Nelson Evening Mail (23 October 1868), 2

At the resident magistrate's court . . . A. Labalestrier v. W. H. Newton; this was an action to recover £4 8s. 4d. alleged to be due from the defendant for professional services rendered by the plaintiff at Westport. From the evidence, it appeared that the plaintiff had only been engaged for two nights, for which he had received payment, and he was therefore nonsuited, the defendant's costs, 14s. being allowed . . .
The performance last night at the Oddfellows' Hall for the benefit of the manager, Mr. W. H. Newton, was very successful . . .

"PORT OF WELLINGTON. ARRIVALS", Evening Post [Wellington, NZ] (1 December 1868), 2

December 1 - Egmont, s.s., 308 tons, Hall, from Sydney, via the West Coast . . .
PASSENGER LIST . . . Cabin: Mrs. Clutsam, Mrs. Labastriere . . .

"LUNACY", Evening Post [Wellington, NZ] (15 November 1870), 2

LUNACY. Alfred Labalestrier, charged on suspicion of lunacy, was remanded for medical examination.

"MR. PEEBLES'S SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE", Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, NZ] (3 February 1873), 3

The Rev. J. M. Peebles delivered a lecture in the Queen's Theatre yesterday evening. The Theatre, which, including standing room, holds about 1200, waa crowded in every part, except in the lower tier of boxes . . . As soon as the curtain was up, au orchestra, consisting of Mrs. Clutsam, and Messrs. Martin, Kelly, and Peters, played an overture very nicely . . .

"AN EXPLANATION - THE PORT CHALMERS CONCERT. To the Editor", Evening Star [Dunedin, NZ] (11 February 1873), 2

SIR, - Would you oblige me by contradicting the statement in Friday's issue in reference to the above concert, where they stated the lady who assisted as pianiste was an amateur. The lady was Mrs. Clutsam, of Stuart street, Dunedin, a professional. Knowing that this will tend to injure her in her professional capacity, I trust yon will find space to insert these few lines, and greatly oblige -
Yours, &c.,
L. CLUTSAM. Dunedin, February 11th, 1873.

[Advertisement], Leader [Melbourne, VIC] (7 August 1875), 25

CLUTSAM, GEORGE HEYLER, Alias G. C. ANDERSON,
Miner, Stock Broker and Actor,
Late of Lewis's Company, Calcutta.
He is now in Melbourne,
has deserted me (his wife) and family in Nelson, N.Z., seven years since.
He has reported me dead.
LOUISA CLUTSAM,
Stuart-street, Dunedin, N.Z.

"LIST OF PASSENGERS. ARRIVALS", Australian and New Zealand Gazette [London, England] (5 July 1879), 12

(PAYWALL)

Per New Zealand Shipping Co.'s s.s. "Stad Harrlem," at London, June 28. - From Lytelton (N.Z.) . . .
Second Cabin . . . Louisa Clutsam, George Clutsam, Fred Clutsam . . . John Kelley, Mary Labalestrier . . .

"SHIPPING", Otago Daily Times [Dunedin, NZ] (1 June 1881), 2

From the European Mail we learn that the Crusader, Captain Davies, from London for Otago, passed Deal on April 7th.
Her passengers are - Steerage . . . Mrs. Clutsam, George Clutsam, Frederick Clutsam, and Mrs. Labalestrier.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 December 1899), 1

LABALESTRIER. - On the 2nd December, at Albert-park, in her 90th year,
Mary, beloved mother of Mrs. G. Huyler Clutsam, grandmother of Geo. H. Clutsam (London), and Fred. Clutsam (Melbourne).

"EQUITY COURT . . . S. W. HANCOCK, DECEASED, AND TRUSTEE ACT", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (16 June 1906), 15

This was a petition by Benjamin Hancock and others for the payment out of the share of one Sarah Labalestrier, formerly Hancock. His Honor was asked to presume that death took place between 1863 and 1872. An order was made declaring that the parties were entitled to a refund of their respective shares.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 January 1922), 1

CLUTSAM. - On the 7th January, 1922, at the residence of his [sic] friends, "Rostherne," Kent road, Box Hill, Louisa, loving mother of George and Fred (London), and loyal and devoted friend of Harry and Violet Woodyear, aged 73 years. Privately interred Box Hill Cemetery, 9th January, 1922. (London papers please copy.)

Bibliography and resources:

George De Winton, Soldiering fifty years ago: Australia in 'the forties' (London: European Mail, 1898), 94

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[93] . . . In my time there was but one theatre in Sydney, the "royal" in Pitt Street . . .
[94] Our leading lady was a Madame Labalastière [sic], whose somewhat aristocratic name was, I grieve to say, from difficulty in correct pronunciation, by many converted into Madam d--n and b---t her.

ASSOCIATIONS: Major De Winton (99th Regiment) misremembered anyone of this name being at Sydney Theatre in the late 1840s; he was, more likely, thinking of the actor and vocalist, Madame Maria Carandini

[Alfred Labalestrier], AustLit

LABERNE, George (George LABERNE; G. LABERNE; Mr. LABERNE; Mr. LABERN; ? LABURN; ? alias)

Musician, vocalist, bass, buffo singer

Active Melbourne, VIC, by March 1853; Geelong, VIC, to May 1854

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

(shareable link to this entry)

DISAMBIGUATION: (English vocalist, songwriter)

? INDENTIFICATION: (convict per Phoenix, 1824; bookbinder); in 1851, Laburn was granted a pardon conditional on him leaving Van Diemens Land, which necessarily precipitated his immigration to the mainland; he later returned to the island, however, and died in Hobart on , aged "85"

Documentation:

Melbourne, VIC (1853):

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (18 January 1853), 5

GREAT NOVELTY IN MELBOURNE. THE CIDER CELLARS IMPROVED!
ELEGANCE AND EXCELLENCE OF ENTERTAINMENT. MUSIC AND MERRIMENT!
CONVIVIALITY AND CONCORD!! SONGS AND SUPPERS!!!
ROYAL HOTEL, MR. C. WILKIE'S MUSICAL LOUNGE and TEMPLE OF HARMONY,
in the splendid Large Room of the above Hotel,
open from 7 until 11 o'clock every evening, except Monday.
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS: -
Mr. JOHN GREGG,
Mr. DE COURCY, From the Lyceum Theatre, London,
Mr. MOSELY.
COMIC SINGERS: -
Messrs. LAWSON, ST. ALBIN, LABERNE, and DAWSON.
PIANIST - Mr. SALAMON.
ADMISSION - ONE SHILLING.
Chops, Steaks, Kidneys, &c., until half-past Ten o'clock.
BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS!! BILLIARDS!!
The best Billiard Room in Melbourne, at Mr. C. WILKIE'S,
AT THE Royal Hotel, Collins-street, west.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Wilkie (musician, proprietor); John Gregg (vocalist); David De Courcy (vocalist); Mr. Moseley (vocalist); Charles Grant Lawson (comic vocalist); Edmund St. Albin (comic vocalist); Mr. Dawson (vocalist); Edward Salamon (pianist); Melbourne Cider Cellars (venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (22 February 1853), 8

GOORE & BELLAMY'S MELBOURNE COAL HOLE,
Manchester Hotel, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre.
REMOVED from the Royal Exchange, Collins-street.
Open every evening at Eight o'clock. Admission One Shilling.
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS:
Mr. Cumming (the celebrated Ballad Singer)
Mr. Laberne (the popular Comic Singer)
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Moran
Mr. Stewart
Cornopean Player: Mr. Reid
Pianists: Hamilton and Jenkins.
Chops, Steaks, Kidneys, Sandwiches, &c.
ready at all hours during performance at reasonable prices.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Cumming (vocalist); Mr. St. George Hamilton (vocalist, pianist); Melbourne Coal Hole (venue); Queen's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 March 1853), 1

THE MELBOURNE COAL HOLE.
Manchester Hotel, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre,
open eyery evening at 8 o'clock,
for public singing and glees. Admission, 1s.
THE COAL HOLE. - Principal Singers: Messrs. Gregg, St. Albin, Cumming, Laberne, Hamilton, Goore, Moran, and Reid.
Cornet à Piston, Mr. Bloor; Pianists, Hamilton & Waller . . .
MR. LABERNE, the highly popular Comic Singer, will sing nightly his new local songs, "Emigration to Australia," &c.
IMMENSE Success of the Melbourne Coal Hole, Manchester Inn, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. Admission, only 1s.
YOU'VE heard of the Coal Hole,
At home in the Strand;
But we have one too.
In this distant land:
So come Jolly Fellows
Each Concert to hear.
The admission's a shilling!
You can't call it dear!! . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Bloor (musician)

[Advertisement], The Argus (16 April 1853), 12

C. WILKIE'S CYDER CELLARS, Royal Hotel, Great Collins-street,
MR. DE COURCY bogs to inform his Friends and the Public that his
FIRST BENEFIT CONCERT Will take place On MONDAY EVENING, April 18th, 1853,
By the kind permiss'on of Mr. Wilkie, the following Arti禄tes will appear: -
Mr. John Gregg, basso; Mr. C. Walsh, tenor;
Mr. Mosely, tenor; Mr. Morgan, basso;
Mr. De Courcy, tenor; Mr. Dawson, comic;
Mr. Labern, comic; Mr. Wilkie, concertinist;
Mr. Chapman, cornopean; and Mr. Salamon, pianist.
PROGRAMME: . . .
Comic Song - The Deluded Emigrant, Mr. Labern.
" Gold must be a curious thing, Mr. Labern.
" The persevering Gold Digger, Mr. Labern . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Walsh (vocalist); J. W. Morgan (vocalist); George Chapman (cornopean)

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

PEN EVERY EVENING. COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL,
Studley Arms, Wellington-street, Colingwood.
Principal Singers - Mr. Cumming, the favorite tenor of the Melbourne Concerts.
Mr. Levison, bass, will sing Henry Russell's admired songs.
Mr. Charles Hill, alto, from the Bristol Concerts.
Mr. Labern, comic, will give "advice gratis."
Mr. Wright, comic, will sing the Jolly Gold digger.
Mr. Graham, comic, from the Queen's Theatre.
Mr. Trevor, pianist, from the Bristol Concerts.
Concert to commence each evening at half-past 7 o'clock.
Admission One Shilling.
COME AND HEAR Labern give his "Advice Gratis," every evening, at Collingwood Harmonic Hall, Studley Arms, Wellington street, Collingwood.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Leveson (vocalist); Charles Hill (vocalist); Joseph Robinson Trevor (pianist); Collingwood Harmonic Hall (venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 May 1853), 12

COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL, Studley Arms, Wellington-street, Collingwood.
GRAND CONCERT, This Evening, Wednesday, May 4, 1853.
Programme: First part . . . Mr. Labern (comic) - Advice gratis - Thatcher . . .
Second part . . . Mr. Labern (comic) - Persevering gold digger - Thatcher [sic, ? Laberne] . . .
Pianist and Musical Director - Mr. Trevor . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Thatcher (songwriter)

SONG: Advice gratis (Thatcher): no copy identified; but see [Advertisement], The Argus (8 October 1853), 3

JUST Published, price One Shilling, Thatcher's Gold-digger's Songster, second edition, containing advice gratis to New Chums, and other new Colonial Songs; to be had of all the principal Booksellers.

SONG: Trials and successes of the persevering gold digger (Laberne), published in The Victoria songster, part 1 (Melbourne: Charlwood & Son, 1855), 30

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

COLLINGWOOD HARMONIC HALL, Studley Arms, Wellington-street, Collingwood.
GRAND CONCERT On Saturday May 7th instant.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Mr. Laberne (comic) - The Deluded Emigrant - Thatcher . . .
PART II . . . Mr. Laberne (comic) - The Lively Flea - Ross . . .

Geelong, VIC (1853-54):

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (12 May 1853), 2

GREAT ATTRACTION! MR. T. GREEN,
begs to inform the public of Geelong, that the Royal Hotel Saloon, Malop Street,
will to opened nightly, on and after Wednesday evening next, May the 11th, with a
GRAND CONCERT, IN THE LONDON STYLE.
The Programne, which will be varied every evening, will comprise
some of the best comic and sentimental Songs and Glees.
PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS:
Mr. CUMMING, the favourite Tenor, from the Melbourne Concerts.
Mr. HAMILTON, the admired singer of Russell's songs.
Mr. MORAN, from the Melbourne Theatre, &c.
Mr. LABERNE, the celebrated comic singer, from the Melbourne Cider Cellars, &c.
Mr. GREEN, &c., &c.
PIANIST, MR. HAMILTON.
ADMISSION, ONLY ONE SHILLING.
To Commence at Eight o'clock.

"ROYAL HOTEL SALOON CONCERTS [Communicated]", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Vic. : 1851 - 1856), 13 May 1853), 2

We had, on Wednesday evening, the pleasure of attending the first of these nightly concerts, which the public will have noticed were announced in our advertising columns; and certainly we, along with the crowds which thronged the room, were highly gratified with what we cannot but hail as an era in the musical history of Geelong . . . Of Mr. Laberne we have a good notion; but of one little thing we must take notice, that is that a comic singer must have neither beard nor mustachios, as it destroys the effect greatly. Generally these concerts are a pleasing way of escaping from the ennui of the disengaged; or the care of the overworked merchant, and while they continue to be conducted in an orderly style, and in the manner evinced by the first evening, they shall have our cordial support.

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (18 November 1853), 7

MASONIC HALL. GRAND MONSTER CONCERT.
On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.
A GRAND CONCERT will be given at the above Hall at which the following eminent Artistes will assist: -
Tenor - MR. DE COURCY. Baritone - MR. ROGERS.
Batitone - MR. ALLAN. Basso - MR. LENCH.
Comic - MR. LABERNE.
Pianist - MR. SWIFT.
This is one of those Entertainments which can only be appreciated when heard,
and one to which the heads of families can take their children without fearing any outrage to propriety or decorum,
and where they may enjoy an hour's amusement both profitable and select.
PROGRAMME - PART I . . .
Comic Song - New Chum's Digging-party - Mr. Laberne.
Trio - Jolly Red Nose - Messrs. Rogers, Allan and Laberne . . .
PART II. Quartette - See our oars with feather'd spray - Messrs. De Courcy, Rogers, Lench and Laberne . . .
Comic Song - Bill Stubbins, or the license Fee - Mr. Laberne . . .
Comic Song (by desire) - The lively Flea - Mr. Laberne . . .
Tickets may be obtained either of Mr. Laberne, at the Queen's Head Hotel,
or at Mr. Mercer's, Stationer, Moorabool-street, Market square.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rogers (vocalist); Mr. Swift (pianist)

"THE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT THE CIRCUS", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (30 December 1853), 8

The promenade concerts at the Olympic appear to suit the taste of our fellow-townsmen better than any of the musical entertainments that have hitherto been prepared for their recreation. On Monday last, the number of the audience must have been sufficiently large to encourage the talented artistes to give us more than one repetition of their performances, although we heard some express their disappointment at finding they were not to witness the surprising equestrian feats of Mr. Noble and his justly celebrated troupe; and this may account forn somewhat thinner attendance on Wednesday last. The various performers acquitted themselves much to our satisfaction. Of Mrs. Hancock's singing it would be superfluous for us to give any opinion, as she has long ago taken her place as one of the brightest ornaments of the concert-rooms of Victoria. Perhaps we may, however, remark that her quiet and tasteful style reminds us more of an accomplished lady, presiding at her drawing room piano, than of one striving to gain the popular ear. Mr. Laberne has not appeared so frequently amongst us; but we have still been able to remark that he is possessed of talents of no mean order, and we venture to say that his popularity as a buffo singer, will increase when he has become better known to us. The applause which he elicited was hearty and unfeigned . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Sullivan Noble (circus proprietor); Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist);

"THE CONCERT AT THE THEATRE ROYAL", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (6 March 1854), 4

Madame Sara Flower is beyond comparison the Prima Donna of the colony. Her singing on Saturday evening was magnificent. Rich volumes of song burst from her lips - thrilling full round notes, joyous with gladness, or mellowed down to deep pathos, speaking a universal tongue. Mrs. Moore sings best in her lower notes, which are very sweet; but her success is dubious in a higher strain-silvery enough, but wanting volume. Herr Hunerbein is an accomplished performer on the tuba basso; and Mr. Moore elicited great applause, and was encored on the solo on the violin, which was a very intricate piece of instrumentation, and novel withal. We may herd remark that continuous "encores," however flattering, must be very painful to the performers, and somewhat selfish on the part of the audience. Mr. Laberne, the buffo singer, acquitted himself creditably, but we would remind him just friendly that a little attention to stage drill is advisable even to the most graceful . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Rachel and Andrew Moore (vocalist, violinist); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"THE THEATRE", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (8 March 1854), 4

The opera of Robert le Diable was repeated last evening, to a good house. Mr. Laberne, the buffo singer, made a hit, in a song full of local incident, embracing a wide range from the Russian invasion, to the doings of the Corporation and the police . . . The company engaged by Mr. Deering presents the greatest combination of talent ever assembled in the Geelong boards, and the public appreciate it.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Shinton Deering (actor, manager)

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (28 March 1854), 4

THEATRE ROYAL, GEELONG . . .
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 28TH . . .
Buffo Chaunt, by Mr. George Laberne . . .

[Advertisement], Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (3 May 1854), 4

THEATRE ROYAL. On WEDNESDAY EVENIN, May 3rd, 1854.
The performanc will commence with the LA SOMNAMBULA . . .
Buffo song - Mr. Laberne . . .

LABERTOUCHE, George Evans (George Evans LABERTOUCHE; G. E. LABERTOUCHE)

Musician, bass vocalist, composer, clerk

Born Ireland, c. 1834; son of Abel LABERTOUCHE and Henrietta HODGKINSON
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 20 March 1859 (per Columbian, from Suez, 28 January, via Adelaide)
Died Camden, NSW, 21 January 1910, aged "75"

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

(shareable link to this entry)

ASSOCIATIONS: (1825-1907; elder brother)

Documentation:

Passengers arrived at the port of Melbourne, 20 March 1859, from Suez, 28 January, via Adelaide, on board the ship Columbian; Public Record Office Victoria

(DIGITISED)

. . . Mr. Labertouche . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED . . . MARCH 21, The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (21 March 1859), 4

Columbian, R.M. s.s., 2,500 tons, Nathaniel Stewart, from Suez January 28; Aden February 4; Galle 18; King George's Sound, 10th inst.; and Adelaide, 18th inst. Passengers - saloon: For Melbourne - . . . Messrs. . . . Labertouche . . .

"THE LEVEE", The Argus (25 May 1859), 5

The levee usually consequent upon the celebration of Her Majesty's birthday was held yesterday afternoon, in the Exhibition Building . . . The following gentlemen attended the levee: - . . . C. E. Labertouche [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

"COLLINGWOOD NEWS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (15 January 1861), 5

. . . the ladies of Brunswick have taken to heart the half-souled manner in which the manhood of the district took in hand the Taranaki Relief Fund movement, and that, by way of satire upon such conduct, they have gallantly stepped into the breach, and have volunteered to assist in giving a public concert in aid of the good work. Yes, this unique affair is to come off at the Court House, Brunswick, on Friday evening next, and the widows and orphans of the Queen's soldiers who have fallen, or have yet to fall, in quelling the rebellion in New Zealand, will have to thank Mr. George E. Labertouche for whatever pecuniary proceeds may be derived from so novel an entertainment. The hon. the Chief Secretary has promised to give the affair his countenance and support.

"COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO HERR SCHMITT (FROM A CORREPONDENT)", Bendigo Advertiser (13 February 1863), 2

. . . although the support so liberally bestowed in the "good times" has greatly declined, still the good taste reigns here, as was testified by the result of Tuesday's concert at the Temperance Hall, got up as a complimentary benefit to M. Schmitt . . . Mr. G. E. Labertouche, with refined taste and feeling, although evidently suffering from a severe cold, gave Fesca's "Wanderer;" and Frank Mori's "Who shall be fairest," arranged as a part song, concluded the first part of the entertainment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Schmitt (musician)

"CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (23 December 1863), 2

The soiree musicale announced for yesterday evening, at the Town Hall, proved an unqualified success. The Hall was well filled with the elite of Sandhurst, a major proportion of the number ladies; and the singers acquitted themselves in a manner that would have been exceedingly creditable to professionals. In fact, the concert was the greatest success for an amateur performance of anything that we have ever met with. The performers were, several of them from Melbourne, including Miss Murphy, Miss Kennedy, Mr. Godfrey, Mr. Labertouche, Mr. Schmidt [sic, Schmitt], and Mr. J. T. May, who presided at the piano . . . The performances commenced with a quartette from Rossini's "La Carita" by Miss Murphy, Mrs. Betham, Mr. Godfrey, and Mr. Labertouche, under the conduct of Mr. Schmidt. A duetto from Donizetti's "Marino Faliero" followed by Mr. Godfrey and Mr. Labertouche . . . The second part, after a short interval, resumed with a fantasia on the piano, by Mr. J. T. May, which agreeably introduced the pieces succeeding . . . Mr. Godfrey, and Mr. Labertouche, gave Christy's sweet song, "Let me kiss him for his mother," in an excellent manner . . . Most unusual for an amateur performance, there was no single defect in the execution of any part of it; and the committee, whilst adding to their funds for the purpose stated (the purchase of an organ for the All Saints' Church), cannot but be complimented on having afforded the residents of Sandhurst an unusual treat.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Alice Betham (vocalist)

"AMATEUR CONCERT IN AID OF THE BENEVOLENT ASYLUM", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (16 January 1864), 3

. . . The above is the programme of a concert given last night at the Town Hall Prahran, by a few non-professional ladies and gentlemen, in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Asylum . . . Messrs. Godfrey and Labertouche, the latter owning a tolerably good bass voice, sang the duet from Marino Faliero exceedingly well, but the piece loses much of its natural effect off the stage . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Prahran Town Hall (venue)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (13 April 1864), 4

A grand amateur concert under the patronage of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Darling, Sir Francis Murphy, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Hon. J. P. Fawkner, and the Hon. Chas. Vaughan, will be given in St. George's Hall, Melbourne, on Wednesday evening, May the 4th, in aid of the poor of Collingwood district. Mr. G. Labertouch and the amateurs, who kindly and generously assisted at a concert in Prahran for a similar object in that district, have promised their services, and Mr. Hailes, J.P., has undertaken to make arrangements for the instrumental part of the performance. Under such auspices, and also taking into consideration the benevolent object of the project, the concert will, no doubt, be attended by a large, and fashionable assemblage.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Button Hailes (musician)

"CHURCH OF ENGLAND AMATEUR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (1 July 1864), 2

The concert which was given last night at the Town Hall in aid of the Organ Fund of the Church of England, by lady and gentlemen amateurs, was well attended, and, altogether, was successful. Comparing it, however, with the first concert, which was given at the same place, some months since, for the same object, and nearly by the same amateurs, the musical entertainment prorided did not reach the same standard of excellence . . . The introductory piece of the evehing was a quartette, from Rossini's opera of "Mose in Egitto," by Miss Mary Murphy, Mrs. J. H. Kerr, and Messrs. Oscar Schmidt, and Labertouche, which was very artistically rendered . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (8 November 1865), 5

The fourth subscription concert of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society for the present year was given, at the Exhibition building, last evening. The programme included Beethoven's Mass in C; Mozart's Sinfon铆a No. 6, in C; and Mendelssohn's "Walpurgis Night" . . . The baritone solo in the cantata was undertaken by Mr. Labertouche, who with care and study will take a good position as a baritone in our musical gatherings . . . Mr. Pringle conducted with his usual tact . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Robert Grant Pringle (conductor); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)

"MELBOURNE (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Wednesday, 6th December", Bendigo Advertiser (7 December 1865), 2

It is rumored that Mr Labertouche, the secretary of the Union Club, recently established in this city, at the building formerly known as the Shakespeare Hotel, is about to quit that establishment, in order to undertake an engagement at the Royal in the operatic company of Mr. Lyster. This new candidate for public favor in the musical world is said to possess a fine bass voice, upon the cultivation of which he has bestowed much care and attention.

ASSOCIATIONS: Lyster Opera Company (troupe); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"GENERAL EPITOME", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (8 December 1865), 2

Mr. Labertouche, formerly a clerk in one of the banks, and latterly secretary to the Union Club, the quarters of which are the old Shakspeare hotel, is about to join Lyster's operatic company.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (11 December 1865), 2

Our Melbourne correspondent, a few days ago stated that Mr. G. E. Labertouche, of the Union Club, Melbourne, was about to join Lyster's opera company. We are informed that the statement is incorrect, and that Mr. Labertouche has no such intention.

"MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. THE CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE OF THE MESSIAH", The Argus (26 December 1865), 5

For the thirteenth time the oldest, largest, and best of of our philharmonic societies has called the public together, on the eve of Christmas, to listen to Handel's oratorio of Messiah . . . The famous bass air, "The trumpet shall sound," was sung by Mr. Labertouche, an amateur, who made his debut. He is a vocalist of much promise, for his possession of a splendid voice cannot be denied, but his execution was imperfect, and his mistakes too frequent. Those last were probably increased by the sudden and unexplained absence of the performer who was to play the trumpet obligato, which was undertaken at great disadvantage by Herr Schott, on the oboe.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Arthur Schott (oboe)

[News], The Argus (20 January 1866), 5

The opera of "I Puritani" is to he produced at the Theatre Royal to-night. The remarkable feature of the performance is the debut on the lyric stage of a gentleman who is to take the part of Giorgio. It is understood that the debutant is Mr. G. E. Labertouche, an amateur vocalist already favourably known to suburban amateur musical circles, and who has sung once or twice before at performances of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society.

[News], The Argus (22 January 1866), 4

The Theatre Royal was crowded on Saturday night, when the two first acts of I Puritani and Donizetti's opera buffa, L'Elisir d'Amore, were produced. I Puritani is almost strange to a Melbourne audience, having been so rarely performed here; and its introduction on Saturday was only to enable Mr. G. E. Labertouche, an amateur, to make his debut as Giorgio. In reviewing the performance, we may confine our remarks to this gentleman, for the other singers, especially Mr. Wharton, who was repeatedly hissed for his shortcomings, were so imperfect that the good nature of the hearers was tested to the utmost. From this condemnation we must exclude Mr. Loder and his orchestra, to whom the vocalists were often indebted for a veil over their deficiencies. Mr. Labertouche's reception must have been as highly gratifying to himself as his performance was to his friends. No matter what a musical amateur has gone through in private, to appear in opera in public is perhaps the severest test that could be applied, and this gentleman has now proved his possession of faculties which might with study be ripened into powers not commonly possessed by those who have not made music a profession. His voice is a strong baritone, deficient in fibre, but excellent in tone, and his vocalization, though wanting in energy, was much better than might have been expected. His part of Giorgio was throughout delivered correctly, and his acting was not without merit, although he was evidently not at ease. We need hardly add that he was frequently and loudly applauded.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Wharton (vocalist); George Loder (conductor)

[News], The Argus (6 July 1866), 5

One of the best houses of the season was obtained at the Theatre Royal last night, on the occasion of the second representation of "Maritana," the only novelty being the appearance of Mr. Labertouche as Don Jose. When this gentleman came forward as an amateur last season he was very warmly received, and this doubtless encouraged him to adopt the lyric art as a profession. At the outset of his career in this capacity it would be unfair to criticise his performance too nicely. He is possessed, as is well known, of an excellent baritone voice, and will prove, we are convinced, should a fair opportunity be afforded him, a valuable accession to Mr. Lyster's company. His impersonation last night, especially in the spoken parts, was largely characterised by the amateur element - and in the concerted pieces his voice was but slightly audible. Of the two solos which fell to his share, the first, "In happy moments," was given with sufficient effect to warrant the demand for an encore accorded it, and the second, "O, my courage," though lees successfully accomplished, was still sung in such a manner as fully to justify the singer's place in the cast. With careful study and training, we conceive that Mr. Labertouche will ere long achieve as prominent a position on the stage as he has heretofore held in private musical circles, and we hope he may not be discouraged by the obstacles which he is sure to encounter. The rest of the characters were in familiar hands, and of them it is sufficient to say that they were as effectively delineated as on previous occasions . . .

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA . . . THE OPERA", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (26 April 1870), 3

The remarkably cordial and enthusiastic reception given to Madame Simonsen and Mr. Armes Beaumont on Wednesday evening last, on their appearance in Balfe's "Bohemian Girl," must have been excessively gratifying . . . There is a third principal character, - Count Arnheim; but on this occasion he may be said to have been absent, as regards voice and acting. The representative was a debutant in Sydney, - a Mr. Labertouche, who, as an operatic singer, is - well, he is Mr. Labertouche; and I think the less said about his performance the better . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Fanny Simonsen (vocalist); Armes Beaumont (voicalist)

"DEFALCATION AT SYDNEY. ARREST OF MR. G. E. LABERTOUCHE. SYDNEY, MONDAY", The Argus (10 February 1891), 5

A warrant was to-day issued for the arrest of George E. Labertouche, late clerk in charge of the Imperial Pensions department, charging him with stealing a certain order of the value of £5, and further with forging and uttering another order. The warrant was immediately put into execution, and during the afternoon the accused was brought before Captain Fisher, S.M., and on the application of the police was remanded till Monday, bail being allowed in two sureties of £1,000 each. The total amount of the accused's deficiencies is now stated to be £10,000. The accused is 48 years of age [sic] and a single man. The auditors are still at work on the books, and declined to give any information as to how the alleged frauds were worked in the department.

ASSOCIATIONS: Labertouche was appointed clerk of the veteran's pension office in Sydney in 1872;
see [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (19 September 1872), 8

"The Labertouche Case", Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (21 February 1891), 13 (with portrait)

George. Evans Labertouche (whose likeness, taken from a recent photograph, is given above), lately clerk in control of the Imperial Pensions Office, who was arrested last Monday on two chargess, stealing and forgery, was again brought up at the Water Police Court on Monday afternoon, before Captain Fisher, S.M. Although the charges up to the present brought against him are connected with only very trivial amounts, it is generally understood that the defalcations will come to a very large amount - some say to about £10,000. He looked rather pale and somewhat disconsolate as he entered the court and took his seat at the bottom of the table, fronting the bench, where he was allowed to remain. . . .

"METROPOLITAN QUARTER SESSIONS. FRIDAY [20 March] . . . FORGERY AND LARCENY", The Sydney Morning Herald (21 March 1891), 7

George Evans Labertouche was arraigned before the Court on an indictment charging him with having defrauded the Government by forging acquittances and receipts on three different occasions during the years 1889 and 1890, for the amounts of £9 2s 8d, £4 11s 4d, and £5 6s 6d respectively. Prisoner was also charged with the theft of orders for the payment of money while in the service of the Imperial Pensions Department, the first offence being committed on October 4, 1889, when an order for £9 2s 8d was stolen, and the second on October 9, 1889, when an order for the payment of the sum of £4 11s 4d was appropriated.
Prisoner pleaded guilty to each charge. Medical evidence was submitted to show that prisoner could not survive a long term of imprisonment.
His HONOR, in sentencing the prisoner, said that the offences were very serious ones. As a punishment to prisoner for his breach of trust whilst holding a very responsible position, and as a warning to others, he must pass a severe sentence. He would sentence prisoner to penal servitude for five years on each count, the sentences to be concurrent.

"RETURN OF PERSONS DISCHARGED TO FREEDOM since last publication", New South Wales Police Gazette (30 January 1895), 42

(PAYWALL)

[Gaol] Bathurst / George Evans Labertouche /
Forgery and uttering (3 charges), stealing (1 charge). 2 counts / 5 years' penal servitude (concurrent) /
[tried] 20 Mar. 1891, Sydney Q. S. / [born] Ireland / Clerk / [year of birth] 1834 / 5 ft 10 1/2 in . . .

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 January 1910), 6

LABERTOUCHE. - January 21, at Camden Cottage Hospital, George Evans Labertouche, age 75 years.

"FROM WEEK TO WEEK", Windsor and Richmond Gazette [NSW] (29 January 1910), 3

The death took place at Camden Cottage Hospital, last week, of George Evans Labertouche, well-known in Windsor his age was 75. Poor old "Lab" lived with Mr. and Mrs. Bloome, when they kept the Royal Hotel here.

Musical compositions:

The Boort schottische (1865)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], The Argus (1 August 1865), 3

THE BOORT SCHOTTISCHE, by George Evans Labertouche, Esq.
This charming little composition just received.
Wilkie, Webster and Co., 15 Collins-street east.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wilkie, Webster and Co. (musicsellers)

LACY, Charlotte (Charlotte LACY; Miss C. LACY; Miss LACY; also LACEY)

Musician, vocalist, pianist, ballad singer

Active Melbourne, VIC, and Sydney, NSW, 1860-61

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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? IDENTIFICATION: A Charlotte Lacy married Edward Lawrence in Sydney in 1861

Documentation:

Names and descriptions of passengers per City of Sydney, from Melbourne, 17 May 1860, for Sydney; Public Record Office Victoria

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Intermediate . . . Miss Raymond / 19 // [Miss] Lacey / 21 . . .
Steerage . . . Mr. Benham / 27 . . .

"ITALIAN OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (18 May 1860), 4

Arrangements have at length been effected by Mr. Samuel Colville, the enterprising manager of the Prince of Wales Theatre, which are shortly to result in the production here, on a scale of unequalled attraction, of the grand Opera; to be continued for one month only, four nights per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - the Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays being set apart as subscription nights. With this in view engagements have been already concluded with the long expected artists, the Signora and Signor Bianchi, who arrived in this city from Victoria on Friday evening last . . . By telegraphic advices Mr. Colville is informed by his agent at Melbourne of the engagement of Miss Octavia Hamilton, of whom the Victorian Press has always spoken in the highest terms of praise. Herr Schluter, Messrs. Benham, Springhorn, and Benham, together with Mesdames Lacy and Rayment, all left Melbourne by the City of Sydney, and are expected to arrive here to-morrow night. The majority of those thus engaged have been performing in conjunction with the Bianchi, and are familiar with operas promised; a circumstance which enables the manager to ensure an unusual variety in the operatic entertainment to be afforded in the above specified time. The liberality and enterprise which have been manifested by the manager in this undertaking will doubtless be rewarded by the substantial support of the musical world of Sydney and the public at large; the more so as Mr. Colville has taken upon himself the entire expense and risk of the opera without that guarantee which he looked for some time since.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Colville (venue manager); Eugenio and Giovanna Bianchi (vocalists); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Adolph Schluter (vocalist); Henry and Lewis Benham (vocalists); Johann Sprinckhorn (vocalist); Fanny Rayment (vocalist); Italian Opera Company (troupe); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"COPY OF PROTEST", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (12 June 1860), 8

Prince of Wales Theatre, Sydney, Tuesday Morning, May 22nd, 1860.
WE, the undersigned, professors of music, vocal and instrumental, and also the chorus engaged in the forthcoming Opera season, deem it a bounden duty, taking into consideration an article appearing in this morning's Empire, to protest against the ability of Sig. CUTOLO, as a conductor of grand opera, at the same time believing him to be, without doubt, an excellent pianist; but from inexperience, unable to wield the baton as conductor.
GIOVENINA BIANCHI, EUGENIO BIANCHI . . .
[female chorus] . . . Misses C. LACY . . .
[orchestra] . . . W. RICE . . .
[male chorus] SPRINGHORN . . .
And several more.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cesare Cutolo (musician); Walter John Rice (violin)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 July 1860), 8

MUSIC HALL, adjoining the London Tavern, George-street, opposite Police Court,
will open THIS and every EVENING, until further notice, as a first-class Concert Room, under the entire management of
Mr. JOHN LOVESON, who will appear in conjunction with
Miss Charlotte Lacy, late of the Italian Opera
Clara Lamareux, the favorite soprano
Herr Springborn, celebrated tenor
And a Gentleman Amateur.
Musical director and violinist, Mr. Walter Rice.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Leveson [sic] (vocalist, manager); Clara Lamoureux (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 November 1860), 1

MASON'S SALOON. - Miss C. Lacy to-night, the eminent vocalist and pianist. Liquors, bar prices.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mason's Saloon (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (1 December 1860), 1

MASON'S SALOON - Miss Lacy, the favourite ballad singer and Pianist. Solos, duets, glees, &c.
MASON'S SALOON. - Selections from the Rose of Castile, and other operas. Liquors bar prices.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (12 February 1861), 1

TOOGOOD'S SALOON.- Engagement of Miss Lacey as Pianist and Herr Flintoff as Violinist. Free.

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Smith Flintoff (violin); Toogood's Saloon (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 March 1861), 1

TOOGOOD'S SALOON - Miss Charlotte Lacy, pianist; Mr. Gibbs, violinist, late leader of Victoria Theatre.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gibbs (violin)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (9 March 1861), 1

TOOGOOD' SALOON. - Come and hear Mr. Gibbs in his celebrated Cuckoo solo every evening.
TOOGOOD'S SALOON.- Miss Lacey, the celebrated pianist and ballad singer, every evening. Admission free.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (20 April 1861), 1

TOOGOOD'S Grand Concert Hall, crowded nightly to hear the present talented company.
Mr. Gibbs, violinist; Miss Lacy, pianist; Mr. Sutherland, cornet;
Messrs. Smith, Bent, Marriott, and Master Boland.
Mr. C. WILLIAMS, conductor.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Williams (vocalist)

LA FEUILLADE, Nicholas (Nicholas FEUILLADE; Nicholas LA FEUILLADE; N. LA FEUILLADE; Mons. LA FEUILLADE)

Musician, violinist, band leader, composer, arranger

Born Newington, Surrey, England, c. 1833; son of Nicholas FEUILLADE and Louise PAYTON
Married [1] Jane Sarah TOPHAM, St. Mary's, Chatham, Kent, England, 3 August 1857 (aged "24")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 14 February 1865 (per Northam, from Galle, 22 January, via Adelaide and Melbourne, 11 February)
Married [2] Annie PERRY, VIC, 1869
Died Glenferrie, VIC, 5 July 1915

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

Documentation:

England census, 30 March 1851, Newington, Walworth St. Peter, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1567/851/39

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4 Nursery Row / Nicholas Feuillade / Head / Widower / 42 / Cordwainer / [born] Surrey Lambeth
[Nicholas Feuillade] / Son / Unm. / 17 / Musician / [born] [Surrey] Newington
Richard / Son / 15 // Elinor / Daur. / 3 / [both born Surrey Newington] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Nicholas Feuillade (senior; c. 1809-1874) and Louisa Payton married at St. Mary, Lambeth, on 28 September 1830; Nicholas senior's elder brother, James Feuillade (1797-1883), was a South London musician and musicseller; his younger brother, Charles John Feuillade Aubusson (b. c. 1817), was active in Australia as a circus equestrian performer by 1850, later a publican, and died in Sydney on 11 May 1887; their father, Charles Nicholas d'Aubusson la Feuillade (b. France, c. 1848; d. London, 1813), was a musician and dancing master

Marriages, Chatham, Kent, 1857; England marriages

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3 August 1857 / Nicholas La Feuillade, 24, son of Nicholas La Feuillade, and Jane Sarah Topham, 20, daughter of James Topham

ASSOCIATIONS: The birth of a Nicholas Orlando La Feuillade was registered at Medway, Kent, in 1859 (4th quarter); presumably the marriage Chatham and Medway birth occured while Nicholas was serving in the navy

[Advertisement], The Era [London, England] (17 March 1861), 1

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TEMPLETON'S Original, Well-known, and Only AFRICAN OPERA TROUPE. -
Third year of the present organisation, including its original members -
Harry Templeton, Will Anderson, James Eglinton, L. Ludlow, C. Blamphin, H. Church,
the Great Joe Brown, La Feuillade, and W. Barton, principal Ballad Vocalist late of the Christy Minstrels,
who have been added to the Company . . .

"PLYMOUTH", The Era (31 May 1863), 6

(PAYWALL)

TEMPLETON'S Opera Troupe commenced a campaign here at the Mechanics' institution on Whit-Monday, and have appeared each evening during the week. Most of the old faces have been retained, while the new ones are fully up to the mark. Harry Templeton is in himself "a host," while Mr. C. Blamphin, Mr. Louis Lindsay, Mr. W. Anderson, Mr. N. Feuillade, and various others, asr quite sufficient to keep an audience alive for many an hour.

"PLYMOUTH. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Era (14 June 1863), 12

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Templeton's Minetrels have already been here three weeks, but their attraction seems in no way to be abated, as crowded audiences greet them on their appearance each evening . . . Harry Templeton it as facetious as ever, while Louis Lindsay, either as a comic singer or dancer, will bear eomparison, C, Blamphin is a first-class harpist . . . while the whole are most ably led by Mr. N. La Feuillade.

"MANCHESTER . . . FREE TRADE HALL", The Era (13 September 1863), 12

(PAYWALL)

The series of Saturday evening entertainments commenced in the above hall on Saturday last, the company engaged being Harry Templeton's Mineteels and African Opera Troupe. Since their last visit several alterations have keen made in the artises. We find that Mr. Louis Lindsay, Mr. La Feuillade, and Mr. C. Blamphin have seceded . . .

[Advertisement], Bombay Gazette [India] (5 November 1863), 1

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THE ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS.
Patronised by Her most Graciore Majesty Queen Victoria, the Nobility of England and the Emperor and Empress of the French.
THIRD GRAND CONCERT AT THE GRANT ROAD THEATRE, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1863.
SELECT AND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
JOE BROWN'S SILVER BELT PRIZE JIG.
PROGRAMME. PART I. Overture (Fra Diavolo) - Christy's Minstrels . . .
PART II . . . Violin Solo - A. La Feuillade [sic] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Smith, Brown, and Collins Original Christy's Minstrels (troupe)

"De Christy's Minstrels", Java bode [Batavia, Java] (13 April 1864), 3-4

. . . Thans bestaan er verscheidene gezelschappen van neger- minnezangen in Engeland en Amerika; de minnezangerij mag zich als voor goed gevestigd beschouwen. Het meest beroemde is het gezelschap dat binnen kort te Singapore verwacht wordt, waartoe behooren W. P. Collins, Joe Brown, C. W. Rayner, Henry Herbert, W. H. Caster, E. Bryon, N. la Feuillade en John Smith, direkteur . . .

On the troupe's itinerary from Southampton (27 September 1863) to Sydney (14 February 1864), see Col. T. Allston Brown, "Early history of negro minstrelsy, its rise and progress in the United States", The New York clipper (8 June 1912), 1

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Joe Brown's Christy's. This company consisted of W. P. Collins, Joe Brown, C. W. Rayner, Harry Herbert, W. H. Castor, Ted Saunders and N. La Fenillade [Feuillade]. They sailed from Southampton, England, September 27, 1863, under the management of J. W. Smith, on their way to India to oppose the Nish party, then in Australia. They visited Gibraltar, Malta, Alexandria, Cairo, Suez and Aden, reaching Bombay on October 29 and giving their first concert on November 2 in the Grand Road Theatre to a house doubly rammed and jammed, with prices as follows: reserved seats, six rupees (about three dollars); parquet, five rs.; gallery, three rs.; pit, two rs. They remained one month and gave sixteen concerts, the last two in the Town Hall and one private entertainment for Sir Jamsetiee Jeejeebahoy. They left many kind friends who assembled to see them off about the 7th of November, for Madras, via Point de Jalle [sic, Galle]. There they gave two concerts in the Military Theatre while awaiting the arrival of the English mail steamer to take the company to Madras. Every favor was shown them in this hospitable city. The use of the banqueting hall in the government house and the patronage of His Excellency the Governor was obtained. A perfect furor awaited the company here, and ten concerts were given to crowded and delighted audiences. The boys, having time and wishing to see the interior, went to Bangalore in the mountains some two hundred and fifty miles, proceeding two hundred by rail and fifty by Dawk. Here they gave two concerts and paid expenses, returning to Madras and, four days after, arrived in Calcutta. And here, in five weeks, they gave twenty concerts to good business. The first night was 3,900 rs. Prices - reserved, 5 rs.; second class, 3 rs. The remaining concerts were very good, notwithstanding the city and India generally was in mourning for Lord Elgin, the late Governor-General. The arrival of Sir John Lawrence (the present viceroy) acted bad for them, in consequence of the numerous balls and parties that took place. However, on the whole, they did in four months what would be considered at home comfortable returns for a year. The boys left Calcutta on the steamer Persia, February 15, for Rangoon, in the Burmese Empire, proceeding thence to Ava to play for His Majesty, the King; his wives and children . . .

Australia (from 14 February 1865):

"SUMMARY OF SHIPPING. ARRIVALS . . . FEBRUARY 14", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (18 February 1865), 3

R.M.S.S, NORTHAM, 1500 tons, Shottowe, from Galle 22nd January, and Melbourne 12th instant. Passengers from Galle - . . . Christy's Minstrels: Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Messrs. Joe Brown, Fenillade, Raynor, Byron, Herberte, and Castor . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (13 February 1865), 1

SMITH, BROWN, and COLLINS, VERITABLE and ORIGINAL CHRISTYS,
SCHOOL OF ARTS . . . CHRISTY'S FIRST APPEARANCE in Australia . . .
MONDAY, 20th . . . N. LA FEUILLADE, Instrumental Director.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney venue)

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The South Australian Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (20 May 1865), 2

The Christy's Minstrels gave their first performance at White's Rooms, on Friday evening, the 19th instant. The attendance was very numerous and highly respectable . . . Mr. N. La Feuillade played the old Cuckoo solo on the violin with considerable execution . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 March 1873), 5

Nicholas La Feuillade, of Little Bourke-street west, Melbourne, professor of music.
Causes of insolvency - Want of remunerative employment, and being entirely out of employment for a long time in Melbourne and New Zealand, and in consequence of debts contracted by late partner, Frank Weston, while travelling as Weston and La Feuillade's Minstrel Company.
Liabilities, £350 14s.; assets, £14; deficiency, £330 14s. Mr. H. S. Shaw, assignee.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Weston (business partner)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald {NSW} (5 November 1874), 10

SCHOOL OF ARTS. GRARD ENTERTAINMENT.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY,
Mr. N. LA FEUILLADE, the Eminent Violin Virtuoso, "the AUSTRALIAN PAGANINI,"
will perform his WONDERFUL VIOLIN SOLOS, with variations,
"COMIN' THRO' THE RYE" and "AULD ROBIN GRAY,"
in which he will introduce his celebrated imitation of THE SCOTCH BAGPIPES.

"DEATHS", The Argus (6 July 1915), 1

LA FEUILLADE. - On the 5th July, at his residence, 242 Barker's road, Glenferrie, Nicholas La Feuillade, musician, the dearly loved husband of Annie La Feuillade. Passed peacefully away in sleep.

"OLD TIME VIOLINIST DEAD", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (6 July 1915), 6 (with photo portrait)

Mr. Nicholas La Feuillade, who died on Monday at his house, 242 Barker's road, was the last survivor of the Christy Minstrel troupe which toured the world under an agreement with the late John Washington Smith. The company was formed in 1863, and a five years' agreement was signed. The first performance was given in Bombay. Later the company travelled through Great Britain, Egypt, India, and Java, and finally arrived in Sydney, where Mr. La Feuillade made his first appearance as a violinist on February 20, 1865. Afterwards he was proprietor and part proprietor of several companies. He made his last public appearance with the late Fred Hiscock's troupe of minstrels. He also appeared under the management of the late Mr. Harry Rickards, and at the Temperance Hall. Before travelling as a violinist, Mr. La Feuillade served four years in the British Navy. The funeral will take place in private at the Fawkner Cemetery on Wednesday, at 11 a.m.

"PERSONAL", Broken Hill Miner (9 July 1915), 2

Mr. Nicholas La Feuillade, whose death has occurred at Glenferrie (Vic.), was the last surviving member of the Christy Minstrel Troupe which, under engagement to Mr. John Washington Smith, opened in Sydney on February 20, 1865, after travels through the United Kingdom, Egypt, India, and Java. Mr. Feuillade, who was a violinist, subsequently was interested personally in several companies, and made his final appearance with Hiscock's Federal Minstrels.

Publihsed musical works (to c. 1870):

Belle Brandon schottische (1866)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

MUSICAL SOURCE: (ballad)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 April 1866), 5

We have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the "Belle Brandon Schottische," composed by N. La Feuillade, of Christy's Minstrels.

"CURRENT TOPICS", Geelong Advertiser [VIC] (26 April 1866), 2

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Belle Brandon Scottische, composed and dedicated to the Ladies of Victoria, by N. Feuillade, of the Christy Minstrels. It is an exceedingly creditable composition, and will no doubt become popular with the ladies of this district. The style of the printing does credit to Mr. W. H. Williams, of Melbourne.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Henry Williams (printer, musical amateur)

The Weston and Hussey minstrels' book of songs (numbers 1 and 2) (1869)

The Weston and Hussey minstrels' book of songs, number 1 . . . edited by Frank Weston and N. La Feuillade (Melbourne: Clarson, Massina, & Co., [1869])

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The Weston and Hussey minstrels' book of songs, number 2 . . . edited by Frank Weston and N. La Feuillade (Melbourne: Clarson, Massina, & Co., [1869])

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ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Weston (co-editor); Clarson, Massina, and Co. (printers, publishers)

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (2 July 1869), 5

We have received from Messrs. Clarson, Massina, and Co., the publishers, Part I. of the Weston and Hussey Minstrels' Book of Songs, containing the words and music of some forty of the beautiful melodies sung by the sable opera troupe and other popular artistes. The book has been edited by Messrs. Frank Weston and N. La Feuillade, is very neatly printed and got up, and is altogether a creditable and attractive little work.

Tommy Dodd galop (1869)

Tommy Dodd galop, composed & by permission most respectfully dedicated to Miss Manners-Sutton, by N. La Feuillade, performed with great success at Weston's Opera House (Melbourne: Charles Trodel, lith., [1869])

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ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Troedel (lithographer, printer)

MUSICAL SOURCE: (song, by Ernee Clarke)

[News], The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (5 August 1869), 2

MR. N. LA FEUILLADE, the leader of Messrs. Weston and Hussey's Minstrel's Band, has forwarded to us a copy of his latest composition, the "Tommy Dodd Galop," which, by permission, has been dedicated to Miss Manners-Sutton, to whom a copy bound in morocco with a white satin title page, has been presented by the talented composer. It is a remarkably lively production, and its publication with pianoforte score will no doubt command a ready sale.

See also, "INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. VICTORIA", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 August 1870), 2

Flying Squadron galop (1869)

Flying Squadron galop, dedicated by permission to rear-admiral Hornby and the officers of the squadron under his command, by N. La Feuillade, late of H.M. Brig "Arab" (Melbourne: Charles Trodel, lith., [1869])

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"MUSIC", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (29 December 1869), 3

We have received from the publisher, Mr. Charles Troedel, the "Flying squadron Galop," composed by M. La Feuillade, and dedicated, by permission, to Rear-Admiral Hornby, and the officers under his command. It is well printed and neatly got up.

[News], The Argus (30 December 1869), 5

We have received a copy of the "Flying Squadron Galop," dedicated to Rear-Admiral Hornby, by Mr. N. la Feuillade, the well-known violinist of Messrs. Weston and Hussey's troupe, and author of various popular pieces of dance music. The composer, we observe, formerly served on board of one of Her Majesty's vessels, and therefore may be supposed to be capable of infusing some of the true nautical fire into a composition of this kind.

Bibliography and resources:

Clay Djubal, Nicholas La Feuillade, Australian variety theatre

LAGLAISE, Jean Baptiste (Jean Baptiste LAGLAISE; Mons. LAGLAISE; by c. 1880 always LAGLAIZE [sic])

Musician, vocalist, song composer, memoirist, author

Born Nîmes, Gard, France, 24 June 1826; son of Jean Pierre LAGLAIZE and Anne SAUCHE
Married Zoé LORQUIN (1837-1902), San Francisco, California, USA, September 1853
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 14 February 1856 (per What Cheer, from San Francisco, 17 December 1855)
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 29 January 1859 (per Royal Charter, for Liverpool)
Died Paris, France, 18 March 1900, aged "73"

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Documentation:

Actes de naissance, Nîmes, 1826; Archives départementales du Gard; Nîmes

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24 June 1826 / Jean Baptiste Laglaise son of / Jean Pierre Laglaise and Anne Sauche

"THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL . . . BISCACCIANTI'S CONCERT", Daily Alta California [San Francisco, CA, USA] (3 July 1852), 2

Signora Biscaccianti's first grand concert will be given this evening at the Jenny Lind Theatre. This lady's reputation preceded her to California, and from the enthusiastic manner in which she was greeted at her last visit to San Francisco, we doubt not the house will be filled at an early hour this evening. The series which the concert to-night commences will doubtless be unparalleled in talent and brilliancy in California. A new tenor, Mons. Laglaise, and a grand chorus have been engaged to assist in the performances . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (vocalist)

"THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL . . . SIGNORA BISCACCIANTI'S CONCERT", Daily Alta California (4 July 1852), 2

. . . Monsieur Laglaise, the new tenore, is an excellent singer. He is by far the best tenore who has yet appeared in San Francisco. His voice is quite pure, round, and flexible; and though it does not range high, he is still an effective and pleasing singer. In the duet from "Le Chalet " in which M. Coulon and he sang, he proved himself a careful and well educated artist; and we trust we shall soon hear him in a solo more worthy his powers than the hacknied selection from Balfe, which he gave. Altogether, the concert was a great treat . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emile Coulon (vocalist)

"METROPOLITAN THEATRE", Daily Alta California (26 November 1854), 2

There was a perfectly jammed house for the benefit of Madame Anna Bishop last evening. Fra Diaralo wan presented for the first time here, and more singularly and unfortunately cast than any opera we ever witnessed before. Madame Bishop herself appeared as Fra Diavolo - all well enough as a novelty, but very inappropriate and unnatural . . . Mr. Leach played Lord Allcash in most excellent style, Mrs. Fiddes Lady Allcash very well, and Laglaise Lorenzo. On the the whole opera passed off very dully, and will not bear repetition . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist)

"California", The musical world [New York, NY, USA] (6 January 1855), 4

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The most important event that has occurred since our last, was the arrival of the Italian Opera Troupe, who, during the two weeks of our record, appeared twice in "Ernani," and twice in "Lucrezia Borgia." Since their arrival, the following artists have been, temporarily, added to the troupe, viz: . . . Secondo Tenore, M. Laglaise. Musical Director, Mr. George Loder . . . - California Pioneer.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (musical director)

[Advertisement], Daily Alta California (9 December 1855), 3

METROPOLITAN THEATRE. - MONTGOMERY STREET, NEAR JACKSON . . .
BENEFIT OF Mme. Monplaisir. This (Sunday) Evening, Dec. 9th . . .
A GRAND FESTIVAL In which Mons. Laglaise, Mme. P. Foubert and Mme. Monplaisir will appear . . .

Australia (14 February 1856 to 29 January 1859):

Sydney, NSW (14 February to 17 May 1856):

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (15 February 1856), 4

February 14. - What Cheer, American barque, 860 tons, Captain Baker, from San Francisco 17th December. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Moey, Messrs. G. Laylase [sic], W. Jackson, Russell and 2 sons, and 43 in steerage. Captain, agent.

[Advertisement], The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator [Sydney, NSW] (23 February 1856), 2

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, CASTLEREAGH-STREET.
Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning.
LAST APPEARANCE of the celebrated English Prima Donna MADAME ANNA BISHOP.
First appearance in Australia of the Celebrated Tenor MONS. LAGLAISE,
who will (for this evening only) appear as 'GENNARO,' in the OPERA, LUCREZIA BORGIA.
SATURDAY EVENING: February 23RD, 1856 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Torning (manager); Anna Bishop (vocalist, as California above); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (25 February 1856), 4

. . . One of the features of Saturday evening's performance was the debut of a new tenor, Monsieur Laglaise, in the part of Gennaro. We may say at once that he achieved a great and well-deserved success. His first aria, the "Di Pescatore ignobile," which Mario has rendered a "thing of beauty," and a "thing for ever," was splendidly given, and elicited an enthusiastic and unanimous encore. He was equally good in all the selections, and but that he was labouring under a slight cold, or that the mezzo notes of his voice are a little worn, he left nothing to be desired by the most fastidious and hyper-critical. His organ is of good timbra, full, round, and compact, partaking somewhat of Tamberlik's rialto. It extends to E on the chest - the same compass as that possessed by Mr. Sims Reeves, the over-rated - and is massively rich in its upper tones. Mons. Laglaise, too, is a fair actor, and threw a great deal of original spirit into the role. By introducing a tenor of so high an order, Madame Bishop has rendered another service to the Fine Art of the colony.

ASSOCIATIONS: (Italian vocalist); (Italian vocalist); (English vocalist)

"PRINCE OF WALES", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (1 March 1856), 2

The expiration of Madame Anna Bishop's engagement has occasioned a hiatus in this house which will not be readily filled up, unless the gifted cantatrice can be prevailed upon to reappear upon the boards. The Opera of "Norma", as last produced, with Mons. Laglaise as Pollio, was one of the most perfect operatic treats we have enjoyed in the colony; and we ardently trust it will be repeated.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 April 1856), 1

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. -
TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, April 19th - A Grand Opera Night. -
Benefit of Monsieur LAGLAISE. -
Madame ANNA BISHOP will appear: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR; MARTHA. -
Mons. LAGLAISE has the honor to announce to the public or Sydney that
his first and farewell benefit will take place TO-MORROW EVENING, April, 19th,
when will be presented Donizetti's beautiful Opera, compressed into three acts, of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR: -
Lucia - Madame Anna Bishop
Edgar - Mons. Laglaise
Ashton - Mr. Frank Howson.
To be followed by the second act of MARTHA:
Lady Harriet - Madame Anna Bishop
Nancy - Mrs. Guerin
Lyonel - Mons. Laglaise
Plunkett - Mr. Frank Howson.
A full and efficient orchestra will be in attendance,
under the direction of W. H. Paling . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frank Howson (vocalist); Theodosia Guerin (vocalist); William Henry Paling (violinist, leader); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], Empire (9 May 1856), 1

MONS. LAGLAISE, the celebrated tenor, Bordogni and Garcia's pupil, begs to announce that he gives lessons in English, French, Italian, and Spanish Singing. Enquire Jamison-street, College-buildings, 3.

ASSOCIATIONS: (Italian vocalist); (Spanish vocalist)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARANCES", Empire (19 May 1856), 4

May 17. - Telegraph, steamer, 600 tons, Captain Gilmore, for Melbourne. Passengers - Messrs. . . . Laglaise . . .

Melbourne, VIC (19 May to 12 August 1856):

"MADAME ANNA BISHOP", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (23 May 1856), 3

Madame Anna Bishop's concert at the Olympic was, as usual, fully attended on Thursday evening . . . Madame Bishop was in excellent voice . . . She has now got a capital supporter in tenor parts in the person and voice of M. Laglaise, who made a most successful debut to a Melbourne audience in the beautiful romance from "Fra Diavolo," "I love her so." In the duet with Madame Bishop's Lucrezia he shewed both his capacities as an actor and as a vocalist. His voice is a fine powerful tenor of considerable compass and volume, and from the favorable reception he met last evening he bids fair to become a great favorite here . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Emile Coulon (vocalist, as California above); Coppin's Olympic Theatre (Melbourne venue)

"A NEW TENOR", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 May 1856), 6

We congratulate the lyrical stage of Victoria on the acquisition of a tenor singer of decided ability and great dramatic power of expression. We allude to M. Laglaise, who made his debut at Coppin's Olympic on Thursday evening and at once achieved a pronounced success. His voice is even, flexible, much more powerful than might be inferred from the actor's physique, of good compass, aud very sweet and clear in the notes of its upper register. With Madame Anna Bishop for a prima donna, M. Laglaise for a tenor, and M. Coulon for a basso, in addition to the vocal talent we previously possessed, there is nothing to prevent the reestablishment of the opera under circumstances that cannot fail to ensure its popularity and success. M. Laglaise makes his second appearance before the Melbourne public this evening, at the Olympic.

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus (12 June 1856), 5

The style in which "Norma" was produced last night, the vocal and instrumental talent with which it was sustained, and the applause which it called forth from the audience, auger well for the operatic season just commenced . . . Irrespective of the prima donna, whose accomplishments as a musician are as remarkable as her talent as a vocalist, there was Madame Carandini for an Adalgisa, Mrs. Fiddes for a Clotilde, M. Laglaise (the best operatic tenor that has yet appeared in Melcome), as Pollio, Mr. Frank Howson as Oroveso, and Mr. Gregg as Flavio. Nor must we overlook an efficient and well-trained chorus . . . At the end of the first and third acts, Madame Anna Bishop, Madame Carandini, and M. Laglaise, were called before the curtain to acknowledge the plaudits of the audience; and the opera is announced for repetition this evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Carandini (vocalist); Harriet Fiddes (vocalist, as California above); John Gregg (vocalist); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Age (2 August 1856), 3

The Philharmonic Socioty hold the third subscription concert for the year, in the Theatre Royal, on Friday evening . . . the oratorio selected for the occasion - Judas Maccabaeus . . . The heavy duties at the opera throughout the week prevented Mons. Laglaise from getting up his part as Judas Maccabeeus so satisfactorily as he would wish. He therefore felt himself compelled to decline it, and Mr. Ewart at the last moment kindly took the duty . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Ewart (vocalist); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)

[Advertisement], The Argus (4 August 1856), 8

THEATRE ROYAL - The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chorus of the Theatre Royal are invited to meet Monsieur Laglaise at that Establishment To-day, at Eleven o'clock a.m.

[Advertisement], The Argus (7 August 1856), 8

THEATRE ROYAL. Saturday Evening, August 9th.
Benefit of MONS. LAGLAISE, Prior to his departure for Sydney.
Positively Last Night of the Opera . . .

"MONS. LAGLAISE'S BENEFIT", The Age (8 August 1856), 2

This gentleman's benefit takes at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when he is to be assisted by the gratuitous service of Madame Bishop, Mrs. Hancock, Mons. Coulon, M. Lavenu, Mr. Howson, Mr. Lyall, and Mr. Hancock, and all the ladies and gentlemen of the operatic chorus. The performance will consist of the opera of "L'Elisir d'Amore," and the first act of "Lucia di Lammermoor." We are sure we need not bespeak for M. Laglaise the liberal support of the music-loving community - he has long since made himself a favorite with them, and very much of the success of the opera here is undoubtedly attributable to his very excellent acting and the possession of a tenor voice of excellent quality and compass. M. Laglaise leaves for Sydney on Monday.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary and Edward Hancock (vocalists); Lewis Henry Lavenu (conductor and musical director); Charles Lyall (vocalist)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus (11 August 1856), 5

M. Laglaise took his benefit on Saturday evening, when "L'Elisir d'Amore" was repeated, and the first act of "Lucia di Lammermoor" was performed. The attendance was good, though not sufficiently large, we fear, to "benefit" the gentleman most interested; and the performances were realty admirable, the whole of the vocalists and instrumentalists appearing to vie with each other in their efforts to give the fullest effect to the charming music they were called upon to interpret, and to delight an audience which appeared to thoroughly appreciate the treat provided for them.

"THEATRE ROYAL. M. LAGLAISE'S BENEFIT", The Age (12 August 1856), 3

On Saturday evening M. Laglaise took his benefit at the Theatre Royal, and was honored by a very crowded house. The performances consisted of portions of the operas of "L'Elisir d'Amore," and "Lucia di Lammermoor." The occasion was further interesting as being the last of the opera season. M. Laglaise had been fortunate in securing the gratuitous assistance of the entire opera company, who, it is unnecessary to state, fully supported the repute they have so justly gained. M. Laglaise was enthusiastically receivcd, and during the execution of one of his solos was complimented with several bouquets. He leaves for Sydney to-day with our best wishes for his success.

Sydney (15 to 30 August 1856):

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald (15 August 1856), 8

August 15.- London, (s.), 430 tons, Cnptain Watts from Melbourne 12th inst - Passengers - . . . Madame Anna Bishop . . . Messrs. Schultz, Coulon, Laglaise . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Martin Schultz (Bishop's manager and future husband)

"ENGLISH OPERA HOUSE", The Sydney Morning Herald (18 August 1856), 4

This theatre was remarkably well and fashionably attended ora Saturday evening last, on the occasion of the re-appearance Madame Anna, Bishop for a limited engagement. The performance comprised the whole of Bellini's grand opera of Norma, Madame Bishop in the role of Norma, Mons. Coulon as Oroveso, Mons. Laglaise as Pollio, and Mrs. Guerin as Adelgisa . . . Mons. Laglaise promises to be one day a leading member of the corps musicale; his voice is sweet and clear, though wanting power in the higher notes, whilst the French style he adopts of rising almost into falsetto in the more arduous passages, somewhat wounds an English ear . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: "English Opera House" = Prince of Wales Theatre (as above)

Melbourne and regional VIC (1 September to 3 November 1856):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE", The Argus (2 September 1856), 4

September 1. - Telegraph, steamer, 358 tons, George Gilmore, from Sydney 30th ult. Passengers - cabin: . . . Madame A. Bishop . . . Messrs. . . . Laglaise, Coulon . . . Loder, Schultz . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Loder (musical director, as California above)

"CONCERT AT THE EXHIBITION", The Argus (5 September 1856), 5

A grand concert in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Asylum took place last evening at the Exhibition Building. The attendance, as we were sorry to remark, was meagre in point of numbers . . . Madame Bishop, through whose instrumentality the concert was given, was the star of the evening . . . M.M. Laglaise and Coulon were also well supported by the applause of their audience. The conductor was Mr. George Loder . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Exhibition Building (Melbourne venue)

"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Tuesday, 9th September, 1856", The Argus (10 September 1856), 6

The enterprise of Mr. Simmons, the manager of the Theatre Royal, in engaging Madame Anna Bishop, was rewarded last night with one of the most respectable and numerous audiences I have seen since the time when Mr. Brooke drew such crowds to the theatre. Madame's singing excited the most rapturous applause . . . Mons. Laglaise was also warmly applauded, as likewise Mr. Siede, the able flautist . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: James Simmonds [sic] (manager); Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (actor); Julius Siede (flute); Theatre Royal (Geelong venue)

"MADAME ANNA BISHOP", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (4 October 1856), 2

. . . we hasten to express the pleasure we have in hailing the appearance on Ballarat of an artiste so celebrated, and so justly celebrated as Madam Anna Bishop . . . Madame Bishop is accompanied by Messrs. Coulon, Laglaise, Siede, and Loder; and the public have welcomed them on each night of their appearance with a house crowded to the ceiling . . . M. Laglaise has met with equal welcome at the hands of a Ballarat audience, and in his "When other lips and other hearts," and in the air from Norma was enthusiastically encored last hight . . .

MUSIC: When other lips and other hearts = (Balfe, from The Bohemian girl)

"THE ITALIAN OPERA ON BALLAARAT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (15 October 1856), 5

The Ballaarat correspondent of the Geelong Advertiser writes: - "An Italian Opera on Ballaarat! great works indeed!" would Carboni Raffaello exclaim were he still on the scene of his glories with the pen and the sword. Who would have ventured some two or three years since to predict the arrival of an Anna Bishop, accompanied by a host of really first-rate musical talent to wrap our senses in the elysium of sweet sounds, and fill our very souls with thrilling melody? . . . On Thursday "L'Elisir d'Amore" was placed upon the boards of the Montezuma in a style which really astonished us . . . The part of Nemorino was well represented by M. Laglaise, whose silvery tenor brought back Mario and Rubini strongly to our recollection. The air "Quanto e bello" was beautifully rendered and loudly encored.

ASSOCIATIONS: Raffaello Carboni (musical amateur); (Italian vocalist); Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue)

"GEELONG (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Friday, 24th October, 1856", The Argus (25 October 1856), 5

The Grand Sacred Concert, given by the Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society on Wednesday night last, was a magnificent affair. The subject, "The Creation;" and the performers, Madame Bishop, and Messrs. Laglaise, Siedi [sic], and Loder being the principals, contributed in no small degree to make it what it really was. The building was well filled, and the audience were well satisfied, and frequently gave the most unmistakable proofs of the gratification they experienced.

ASSOCIATIONS: Geelong Sacred Harmonic Society (association)

"SHIPPING. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (29 October 1856), 4

October 28. - What Cheer, American barque, 334 tons, Captain Baxter, from San Francisco 30th August. Passengers - Madame Laglaise and two children . . .

Sydney (6 to 8 November 1856):

"SHIPPING. ARRIVAL", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 November 1856), 4

NOVEMBER 6. City of Sydney (s.), 700 tons, Captain Moodie, from Melbourne 3rd instant. Passengers - . . . Messrs. . . . Laglaise,

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARANCES", Empire (10 November 1856), 4

November 8. - City of Sydney (s.), 754 tons. Captain Moodie for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Laglaise . . .

Melbourne and regional VIC (11 November 1856 to . . . 1857):

"SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL", Bendigo Advertiser (26 December 1856), 3

This popular place of resort certainly deserves more notice than it receives from us, but what may be said of one evening's amusement may be said of all . . . There is almost every variety of vocal talent in the company. We can hear portions of the best operas sung in a style not to be excelled in the colonies. When we mention the names of Madames Carandini, Sara Flower, Mrs. Hancock, and Monsieur Laglaise, who are members of the company, this will cease to excite wonder. Then there is . . . Kholer, whose varied instrumental skill affords a constant treat. We must not forgot Mr. Lavenu, the talented pianist. Of Thatcher it is unnecessary to say anything, for his original productions are generally known, and his inventive talent is too prolific to allow us to forget them . . . There are other vocalists connected with the company at this place, but we have said enough to show that the Shamrock Concert Hall Concerts are well deserving of the public patronage they receive, and that a musical entertainment is afforded to the public here not to be excelled, and hardly to be equalled in the colony.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sara Flower (vocalist); Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician); Charles Thatcher (songwriter, vocalist); Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue)

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (19 January 1857), 5

. . . Our old favorites, Madame Carandini, Miss Urie, M.M. Laglaise and Lavenu, have for months being fulfilling a highly successful engagement at the Shamrock Concert Hall, Sandhurst . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Urie (vocalist)

"MADAME CARANDINI'S BENEFIT", Bendigo Advertiser (12 March 1857), 3

The Shamrock hall was crowded last night to do honor to the last appearance among us of that celebrated singer, Madame Carandini, who never appeared to more advantage than she did upon this occasion . . . Mons. Laglaise sang the "Marsellaise" in a manner which reminded us of Coulon, and was rapturously encored . . .

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (14 March 1857), 4

An operatic company is said to be in course of organisation for the purpose of opening the theatre hitherto known as Astley's as an Opera House. The company will include Madame Anna Bishop (at present making the tour of the gold-fields . . .), MM. Laglaise and Coulon, and Mr. Farquharson.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Farquharson (vocalist); Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

Sydney, NSW (by early April to 7 May 1857):

"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE OPERA", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 April 1857), 5

. . . The operatic season commenced on the evening of Saturday last, with the great and popular lyric production of "Norma." With the "Norma" of Madame Clarisse Cailly the musical part of the population of our city are familiar . . . Laglaise, as Pollio, was in good voice, and the appearance of Mr. F. Howson in his well known role of Oroveso was greeted with manifestations indicative of an acknowledgment of his merit as a vocalist and sympathy with him in his arduous endeavour to carry out his important undertaking. Mrs. Guerin, as Adelgisa, was welcomed as a grateful public are wont to welcome an old favourite. The choruses were good, and the orchestral department, conducted by M. Lavenu, produced an effect highly satisfactory. "Norma" is announced for this evening, in which Madame Carandini will sustain the part of Adalgisa.

ASSOCIATIONS: Clarisse Cailly (vocalist); Frank Howson (as above) was also managing the season

"THE OPERA. LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 April 1857), 2

This opera was produced on the evening of Saturday, at the Prince of Wales Theatre to a tolerably numerous auditory. The cast included Mr. Frank Howson as Colonel Ashton, Mons. Laglaise as Edgar Ravenswood, and Lucy Ashton was sustained by Madame Clarisse Cailly . . . With Madame Cailly . . . we find her vocal powers much greater than her histrionic talents. Her execution, with charming shades of intonation and modulation, and rich with brilliant and original passages of embellishment, elicited bursts of genuine and well deserved applause. Messr. Laglaise and F. Howson gave every assistance, and contributed in no slight degree towards bringing the Opera to a successful termination.

"THE PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE", Empire (18 April 1857), 5

On Monday and Tuesday evenings this theatre was opened for the performance of the opera of Lucia di Lammermoor. We were present on Tuesday evening and were highly delighted with the manner in which the opera was put upon the stage and the general efficiency and completeness of the representation. There was not an audience commensurate with the pains that had been taken for their entertainment. This is to be much regretted . . . In the difficult character of Lucia, Madama Cailly achieved a triumphant success and extorted warm applause from a frigid audience - her singing in the mad scene was a splendid specimen of vocalization and produced a profound sensation. Mons. Laglaise made a romantic and picturesque Edgardo, and sung the part in a thoroughly artistic manner . . . This evening is to be produced Verdi's very popular opera of Ernani . . . We perceive that an old Sydney favonrite - Madame Carandini - fills the character of Donna Elvira; and Messrs. Coulon, Laglaise, and Frank Howson contribute to form as powerful a cast we ever remember to have heard in this colony . . .

"THE OPERA - DON PASQUALE", The Sydney Morning Herald (4 May 1857), 4

This pleasing composition of Donizetti's is the only operatic novelty we have to record. Madame Carandini as Norina displayed a genius for and aptness in comic embodiment . . . Her duets with Monsieur Laglaise (who, as the tenor, was of course Ernesto) "Signorina in tanta fretta" and "Tornami a dir che m'ami" were rendered with much judgment, evincing a mastery over her powerful voice, which in checking it from exuberance, kept it within the bounds of art and authority. Laglaise was highly effective as Ernesto, and drew forth an encore in the serenade "Come e Gentil" . . .

"SHIPPING . . . CLEARANCES", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 May 1857), 4

May 6. - Governor-General (s.), 750 tons, Captain W. Collier, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Mr. J. B. Laglaise . . .

[Advertisement], Empire (8 May 1857), 1

PRINCE OF WALES OPERA HOUSE. Sydney, May 7, 1857. MR. FRANK HOWSON begs to inform his friends and patrons, that owing to inducements Mousieur Laglaise has received from Madame Anna Bishop, he has suddenly left Sydney for Melbourne, thereby disarranging all the operations in progress for carrying the advertised plans of the seaton into effect. Monsieur Laglaise has received £90 from the treasury of the Theatre, and but a few pounds remained due, which sum was secured to him by moneys about to be received by the sale of subscription monthly tickets. On Saturday last it was agreed by the leading members of the company and Monsieur Laglaise, that he should remain in Sydney for one month to enable them to take their Benefits, and at the same time certain new Operas were proposed to be put in rehearsal, Monsieur Cailly offering, as an inducement to M. Laglaise, the use of the music and the first representation of the Opera of "La Favorita" for his Benefit, which was to be free of all charge, with the exception of the charge for gas and printing. Mr. F. H. deems it unnecessary to offer any comment upon such conduct as the abovementioned, and leaves his friends to draw their own inferences . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Jules Cailly, husband of Clarisse Cailly (as above);
see also "A MANAGER'S DIFFICULTIES", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 May 1857), 5

Melbourne, VIC (10 May to 18 June 1857):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus (11 May 1857), 4

May 10. - Governor General, A.S.N.Co.'s, s., 500 tons, Collier, from Sydney 6th inst. Passengers - . . . Laglaise . . .

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Argus (12 May 1857), 5

The return of M. Laglaise, the best tenor that has yet appeared in these colonies, drew together a very large audionce last evening in the Princess's Theatre. M. Laglaise, whose reception was exceedingly flattering, only arrived from Sydney on Saturday night, and had by no means fully recovered from the effects of his sea voyage, but rather than occasion any disappointment to the public, he resolved upon making his appearance in the part of Genaro, under circumstances of physical disadvantage to himself. His success was quite decided from the first; but he did not appear to gain his full strength until the second act, in which the beautiful trio with Luerezia and Alphonso, perfectly carried away the audience, the demand for its repetition being undoubtedly ascribable to the sweet and powerful singing of the tenor. M. Laglaise, together with Madame Bishop, was recalled at the end of every act, and welcomed in the heartiest manner . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue, late Astley's, as above)

"MELBOURNE. THEATRICAL", The Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser [VIC] (18 May 1857), 2

The arrival of Mons. Laglaise has given new life to the Opera. The Princess's was crowded last night, and a more enthbsiastic audience never assembled within the walls of a theatre. Lucrezia Borgia was substituted for Norma (originally announced as the Opera of the evening,) in order to give the subscribers and public the full benefit of the tenor's qualifications. Mons. Laglaise had what in technical language is called a "tremendous reception," and although suffering from the effects of sea sickness, acquitted himself a'marceille. Mons. Schluter had at genuine encore in the well-known scene for Alfonso, "Vieni la nia vendetta;" and the trio in the second act experienced a similar reception. The "Brindisi," admirably rendered by Sara Flower, was also re-demanded, and narrowly escaped a call for a third repetition. Madane Bishop, almost for the first time since her appearance at this theatre, appeared to be independent of the others of the dramatis personae. She was called before the curtain on the termination of the second act, and again at the conclusion of the opera. Madame Sara Flower and MM. Laglaise and Schluter showed in the ovation decreed by the audience at the finale. There appears to be a general desire to have Mozart's chef d'oeuvre, "Don Giovanni," produced. With the superior talent which the management of the Princess's have now at command, we fancy that the wishes of the public in this respect might easily be met. - M. M. Herald.

ASSOCIATIONS: Adolph Schluter (vocalist); Sara Flower (vocalist)

"M. LAGLAISE'S BENEFIT", The Argus (5 June 1857), 7

Laglaise, the most accomplished tenor that has hitherto appeared in these colonies, took his benefit last night at the Princess's Theatre, before one of the largest audiences of the season. The opera was "Ernani," which had been so successful on its first production, on the last night of the season. The principal characters were sustained by Madame Anna Bishop, Madame Sara Flower, Herr Schluter, and M. Laglaise. All acquitted themselves to great advantage, and M. Laglaise obtained a very flattering reception, and a separate call at the close of the opera. "Ernani" is announced, for the last time, on Saturday night next . . .

Sydney, NSW (21 June to 8 September 1857):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (22 June 1857), 4

June 21. - City of Sydney, steamer, 731 tons, Captain Moodie, from Melbourne the 18th instant. Passengers - . . . Mr. Loder . . . Rees . . Laglaise . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Bartholomew Rees (Bishop's agent)

"THE OPERA - MADAME ANNA BISHOP", The Sydney Morning Herald (29 June 1857), 4

This lady, having terminated a successful engagement in Victoria, arrived in Sydney per Wonga Wonga on Saturday night. The whole of the company is now complete, and while the highest order of talent is secured for the vocal department, the orchestral and choral arrangements have not been neglected . . . Although the season will be short, Mr. G. Loder, as the conductor, is understood to be prepared to introduce many operatic novelties . . . With Madame Anna Bishop as the prima donna, Madame Sara Flower as the contralto, Messrs. Farquharson and Laglaise as basso and tenor, a succession of full houses may be expected . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Farquharson (vocalist)

"VICTORIA THEATRE. LINDA DI CHAMOUNIX", The Sydney Morning Herald (9 July 1857), 2-3

Under the direction of Mr. G. Loder, this charming opera was produced on the evening of Tuesday last, for the first time in this city . . . [3] . . . The Carlo of M. Laglaise, both as a vocal and dramatic performance, was an admirable display of genuine art. From the moment of his rendering with Madame Bishop of a "A Consolarmi Affrettisi," his triumph was complete, and he maintained the good opinion of the house until the fall of the curtain . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. DER FREISCHUTZ", Empire (12 August 1857), 4

Von Weber's opera of Der Freischutz was produced last night for the second time, at the Victoria Theatre, and the house was nearly as well filled as on the preceding night . . . M. Laglaise, as Rodolph, betrothed to Agnes, made a favorable impression, and, although he somewhat lacked fire as an actor, his singing was good . . . In that famous air, the Huntsman's Chorus, the most pleasing effect was produced, and we question if a chorus has ever been so well sung here. The voices were so excellently modulated, that at the end of the first line there was a sort of echo produced, and the soft tenor of M. Laglaise chimed in admirably there . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (11 September 1857), 4

September 10. - London, s.s., 500 tons, W. Cottier, from Sydney 6th inst. Passengers - saloon: Madame Laglaise and family . . . Messrs. . . . Kohler . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician also formerly in Bishop's company)

Melbourne and regional VIC (11 September to 8 December 1857):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus (12 September 1857), 4

September 11 - Wonga Wonga, A.S.N. Co.'s (s.), 731 tons, D. Walker, from Sydney 8th inst. Passengers - cabin: . . . Messrs. Laglaise . . . Siede . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Julius Siede (musician, formerly in Bishop's company); Bishop herself finally departed Sydney for South America later in September, bringing to an end her first Australian tour

Birth, Melbourne, VIC, 14 September 1857; Archives électorales, 1891, Paris

(PAYWALL)

10 / Laglaize Ernest / [born] Melbourne, Australie, [14 September 1857]

"SACRED AND SECULAR CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (2 October 1857), 2-3

The splendid Concert Hall of the Shamrock Hotel was last night filled with the most numerous and respectable audience we have ever seen within its walls on any similar occasion . . . We need hardly say that the performances passed off with great success and gave universal satisfaction. The company at the Shamrock is now, without exception, the most complete musical company in Australia. Since the departure of Madame Anna Bishop, Madame Carandini is unquestionably the prima donna in these colonies . . . M. Laglaise has a fine tenor voice, well adapted for operatic pieces, in which this gentleman is very sucecssful . . . M. Lavenu . . . who on the violoncello makes us forget even his brilliant execution on the piano-forte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue)

"THE CONCERT AT THE SHAMROCK", Bendigo Advertiser (13 November 1857), 3

We need scarcely, we imagine, remind our readers that the grand concert given by the artistes of the Shamrock, as a complimentary be nefit to Mr. Heffernan, takes place this evening. The object is a most worthy one, and we trust the public will shew by a numerous attendance, that the exertions which Mr. Heffernan has made to provide them with first class concerts, have been fully appreciated. The following extract from the [Melbourne] Herald is particularly applicable to this occasion: -
". . . It certainly is remarkable, that with all our display and ostentation in Melbourne, we cannot support the higher class of musical artistes who have cast their bread upon our waters. What a contrast is afforded by those rough and rude sons of toil upon out goldfields who make it worth the while of Laglaise, Coulon, Farquharson, Miska Hauser, Madame Carandini, Lavenu, and in fact every other first rate artiste we have had, to stay, not for a week, but for many months at a time amongst them . . ."

ASSOCIATIONS: William Heffernan (venue proprietor); Miska Hauser (violinist)

"THE SHAMROCK CONCERT HALL COMPANY", Bendigo Advertiser (24 November 1857), 3

Several members of this company took their departure yesterday morning for Melbourne, en route, we understand, for Ballaarat. They purposed giving a concert at Kyneton. Among the departures, we noticed Madame Carandini, and Messrs. Lavenu, Laglaise, and Coulon. We understand that these artistes are under an engagement at the Montezuma Theatre, at Ballaarat.

ASSOCIATIONS: Montezuma Theatre (Ballarat venue; in the event, the company went instead to Tasmania, as see below)

Launceston and Hobart, TAS (9 December 1857 to 25 January 1858):

"Shipping Intelligence. ENTERED INWARDS", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (10 December 1857), 2

December 9. - Steamer Royal Shepherd, 300 tons, W. H. Saunders, master, from Melbourne . . . Passengers - M. Coulon, M. Laglaise, M. Lavenu, S. Gorsie [sic, Grossi], J. Kohler [sic] . . . Madame Carandini . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Enrico Grossi (vocalist)

"LAST NIGHT'S CONCERT", Launceston Examiner (10 December 1857), 2

The first of a series of concerts to be given by the talented artistes brought over from Melbourne by Mr. Poole took place last evening at the theatre. There was a good although (with the usual shyness of Launceston people on first nights) not a crowded audience. A large number of the most respectable inhabitants occupied the dress circle. The concert itself gave the utmost satisfaction . . . Madame Carandini was loudly applauded. M. Laglaise is a tenor whose voice and style of singing were certain to secure him popularity. His execution of Balfe's Ballad, "When other lips," was a performance full of taste. M. Coulon, the baritone, is an equally good singer, and the duets with Msadanie Carandini were loudly applauded. Perhaps the lion of the evening was Mr. Kohler, whose versatility of talent in performing on several instruments was extraordinary. He seemed equally at home with the concertina, the cornet, the French flageolet, and the rock harmonicon, and on each became a favorite with his audience. The concert concluded with the fourth act of "Ernani," which was given in a briliant style by the whole company.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Poole (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Launceston venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Cornwall Chronicle [Launceston, TAS] (12 December 1857), 5

. . . it must also be admitted, that the acknowledged great abilities of Monsieurs Coulon, Laglaise, or Signor Grossi, were not appreciated as they would have been, if they had put more of "Farquharson," and less of "Lablache," "Mario," or "Belletti" in the programme, and their Continental style, talented though it be. Monsieur Laglaise was of course best appreciated when singing Balfe's beautiful ballad "When other lips," which he gave with great feeling and effect . . .

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (5 January 1858), 2

The Theatre Royal opened last evening with Verdi's magnificent Opera of Ernani. The house was pretty full, and the perfomances were undoubtedly very superior. Madame Carandini was in excellent voice, and sang in a manner that elicited loud and rapturous applause. Mons. Coulon has certainly a splendid voice, and Mons. Laglaise also. Indeed the company altogether is one of unquestioned ability. We would strongly recommend all lovers of sweet sounds to avail themselves of the opportunities now afforded them - they do not often present themselves, and should not, therefore, be neglected. To-morrow evening Bellini's Opera of La Sonnambula will be produced in English.

ASSOCIATIONS: Theatre Royal (Hobart venue)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury (14 January 1858), 2

We beg to remind our readers, that Donizetti's magnificent Opera, in four acts, entitled Lucia di Lammermoor, will be produced this evening, for the benefit of Mons. Laglaise . . . We do not believe, that it is at all necessary for us to solicit a full house on behalf of M. Laglaise. The short time these talented artistes have been here, has been ample to establish their reputation as the full attendance at the Theatre Royal abundantly testifies . . .

"Public Amusements. THEATRE ROYAL. BENEFIT OF MR. CHARLES POOLE", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (25 January 1858), 2

A complimentary benefit will be given at the Theatre Royal this evening to the enterprising lessee, Mr. Charles Poole, previous to his departure for Melbourne . . . Madame Carandini, Signor Grossi, Mr. Lavenu, and Mr. Kohler appear upon this occasion . . . MM. Laglaise and Coulon have seceded from the company, and we regret to state in reference to the latter, that his last performance was most unworthy of an artist of such undoubted talents and ability . . .

Melbourne, VIC (27 January to 15 April 1858):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED", The Argus (28 January 1858), 4

January 27. - Black Swan, s.s.s., 137 tons, A. T. Woods, from Launceston 25th inst. Passengers - . . . Monsieur and Madame Laglaise . . .

"CONCERT AT THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE", The Argus (22 March 1858), 5

If anything were wanting hitherto to encourage Mons. Vitelli, the spirited projector of the Saturday and Monday evening concerts at the above institution, he surely must have found it in the crowded house that was assembled on Saturday evening last. His Excellency the Governor and suite entered the room shortly after eight o'clock, when the National Anthem was sung by the entire company. It is quite unnecessary to enter upon any critique of the various songs. Miss Octavia Hamilton was particularly happy in one of her favorite ballads "Truth in absence." Madame Vitelli sang the plaintive song of "Little Nell," but was not so successful in it as she was in her second song, "Coming through the rye." The pianist, Mr. King, sung Parry's song "Wanted a Governess," but it appeared to be a little above his skill, although from his second song there is no doubt that he will improve. "Don Pasquale" afforded the same amusement it always does. Laglaise and Coulon were, just as usual, good; and in fact, from the reception given to all the songs, there can be but one opinion, and that is, that the public appreciate the value of concerts that are offered to them at such a low rate . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Annie Vitelli (promoter and vocalist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Henry John King (pianist, vocalist); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

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

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Second Class: Mrs. Laglaise / 22 / & 2 children / 4 / 2 / & Infant / 1 . . .

Adelaide, SA (17 April to 11 October 1858):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", Adelaide Times [SA] (19 April 1858), 2

Saturday, April 17 . . . The screw-steamer Admella, 209 tons, Captain McEwan, from Melbourne April 15 and Portland April 16. Passengers - . . . Madame Carandini . . . Laglaise, Lavenu, Grossi . . .

"OPERATIC PERFORMANCE AT WHITE'S ROOMS", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (24 April 1858), 2

The opera in full development is a kind of entertainment which can scarcely be hoped for, on the Adelaide stage, for some years to come. As far, however, as the limited appliances within reach can be made useful for the purpose, they have now been availed of by Madame Carandini and the talented performers who accompany her . . . The opera - curtailed of course - chosen for last night's representation was the "Bride of Lammermoor" . . . Of M. Laglaise, who looked the high-souled Master of Ravenswood to admiration, we are bound to speak in the highest terms. He is an accomplished and elegant actor, as well as a good singer. Many of our readers have no doubt heard Sims Reeves, and they will therefore naturally compare the tenor of last night with the great English favourite. Undoubtedly, if they do so, M. Laglaise will stand the test very well; not that there is any resemblance in appearance or manner; but the voice of the latter is strong, rich, and under perfect control - recommendations which may well give him the high position which he holds. In his representation of the closing scene, when, after a pathetic lament, he learns from Colonel Ashton that the dead Lucia is "in coelo," the intense anguish of his voice and manner was terrible to witness. Driven to despair, he stabs himself and dies - a denouement which was received with a perfect roar of applause, and even a great many cries of encore. The actor did not meet this by dying over again, but reappeared to thank the audience, when he was received with a burst of acclamation, and a shower of bouquets from some of the ladies who were present . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

"THE ITALIAN OPERA", South Australian Register (11 May 1858), 3

Donizetti's opera, "Lucrezia Borgia," was performed on Monday evening at White's Assembly Room by the little company now in Adelaide. The three actors of whom the company consists were of course wholly inadequate to the performance of an entire opera, and it was necessarily produced in a sadly mutilated form, whole scenes being in some cases omitted, and others greatly abbreviated. Deprived, also, of the powerful auxiliary of suitable scenic accessories, even the principal parts which were represented were filled at great disadvantage . . . We are bound to add that much of the vraisemblance of the performance is sacrificed by the employment of two different languages by the actors, and that "Lucrezia Borgia" would have been more effectively rendered, even in its fragmentary state, had Madame Carandini used the Italian libretto, or had M. Laglaise and Signor Grossi adopted her English version. But, notwithstanding all these drawbacks, it was impossible to come away on Monday night otherwise than gratified. Indeed, the immense difficulties against which the little company have to contend render it a subject of wonder that they are able to accomplish so much . . . M. Laglaise takes part as Gennaro, and by hia expressive and natural acting adds greatly to its interest . . . We must not forget to say that Mr. Lavenu, representing an entire orchestra with his pianoforte, left nothing to be desired in the instrumental part of the performance. The audience was one of the most respectable that we have ever seen in Adelaide . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (21 May 1858), 1

INSTRUCTIONS IN SINGING. - MONSIEUR LAGLAISE, Blenheim Hotel.

ASSOCIATIONS: In later advertisments, he gave his address as care of Samuel Marshall (musicseller)

"MISKA HAUSER'S FAREWELL CONCERTS", South Australian Register (24 June 1858), 2

The first of the two concerts which Miska Hauser had determined to give in this colony before taking his departure for England took place yesterday evening in White's Room . . . The intervals between the violin performances were ably filled up by Mr. Bial, Mons. Laglaise, and Miss Lingelbach . . . Mons. Laglaise was in good voice. He was encored in both the airs which fell to his share, and substituted for them "Let me a soldier die" and "In this old chair my father sat," both of which he sang in English, the latter with so much feeling as to threaten a second encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Sophie Lingelbach (vocalist)

"GROSSI'S BENEFMIT CONCERT", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (24 July 1858), 5

This popular concert was given on Monday in White's Assembly Rooms, and was deservedly well received by the company, although we could have wished to have seen a larger audience . . . We may, however, mention that Laglaise's spirited rendering of "La Marseillaise" drew down thunders of applause from an audience that appeared to sympathize as deeply with "Marshonging and Allonging" as if they were Frenchmen born . . .

"FAREWELL CONCERT OF MONS. LAGLAISE", The South Australian Advertiser (28 September 1858), 2

The complimentary benefit to this renowned vocalist took place last evening at White's Assembly Room, on which occasion a very numerous and distinguished audience was assembled. The entertainment was under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, the Executive Council, and many members of both Houses of the Legislature, in addition to which there was a brilliant attendance of the beauty and fashion of Adelaide. The troupe of performers consisted of Mons. Laglaise, Miss Rowe, Mrs. Wallace, Herr H. Christen, and Herr Kunze. Mons. Laglaise commenced the list with the song of "The Creole," in which he developed great execution. Mrs. Wallace followed with "A Path by the River," which was loudly applauded, and Herr Christen in "Die Augen ein Meer," developed some splendid bass notes, although the general character of his singing was too inanimate. A duet, "Ah, Morir," by Miss Rowe and Mons. Laglaise, enchanted the audience, who enthusiastically called for an encore. A pianoforte solo by Miss Rowe succeeded, and that accomplished performer won golden opinions by her masterly execution and exquisite taste. In the second portion of the entertainment Mons. Laglaise gave an air from "Lucia di Lammermoor" in a thrilling and exquisite style. This was followed with a pianoforte solo by Miss Rowe, after which Herr Christen gave a recitative and air from the "Bohemian Girl," with great precision and magnificent tone of voice, but with the same want of animation which characterised his first song. Miss Rowe then sung "Hearts and Souls," in a manner which delighted the audience, who rapturously demanded an encore, when " Beautiful Bells" was substituted, and seemed to afford even more pleasure than its predecessor. We may safely congratulate Miss Rowe on her successful debut as a vocalist. Her voice is everything that could be wished her taste and execution are admirable, and perhaps the only defect perceptible last evening was a want of power, which might be attributable to the natural diffidence consequent on a first appearance. Mons. Laglaise electrified the audience at the conclusion with "La Marseillaise, given with operatic taste and national enthusiasm.

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Jane Rowe (Laglaise's singing pupil, previously known as a pianist, was making her first public appearance as a vocalist); Maria Wallace (vocalist); Hugo John Christen (vocalist); Carl Julius Kunze (piano);
for the advertised program, see [Advertisement], South Australian Register (24 September 1858), 1

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", South Australian Register (12 October 1858), 2

Monday, October 11 . . . The steamer Havilah, 337 tons, McFie, master, for Melbourne. Passengers - . . . Laglaise . . .

Melbourne and regional VIC (14 October 1858 to 29 January 1859):

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Age (22 October 1858), 5

Verdi's celebrated opera, "Il Trovatore," so long in preparation, was produced last evening with the most complete success; and, judging from its favorable reception by a very large audience, will enjoy a protracted run. The management, anxious to place this admirable work on the stage with due effect, have waited till the valuable services of M. Laglaise could be secured, in addition to a vocal corps already strong, and availed themselves of the interval in providing the necessary scenic effects, and in drilling the chorus to their arduous work. The result is satisfactory in the highest degree, and will not fail in meeting with the approbation of all lovers of good music. The scenery is entirely new, and has been painted in the best of taste, by Mr. Hennings and his assistants. The music has been arranged by Mr. Lavenu, to whom, and M. Laglaise, is due the chief credit for the admirable entertainment which has been provided . . . Madame Carandini sustained the part of Leonora . . . The difficult part of Azuccna, the gipsy, was allotted Miss Harland . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hennings (scenic designer); Julia Harland (vocalist)

"PRINCESS'S THEATRE", The Argus (22 October 1858), 7

Verdi's "Il Trovatore," whose production has been looked forward to by the musical world of this community for so long, and which has been in active rehearsal and preparation for an untold number of weeks, was presented last night . . . Mons. Laglaise, who appeared after some months' absence from Melbourne, sustained the part of Manrico with admirable dramatic effect. It was manifest that he entered thoroughly into the spirit of the impersonation, and he managed his voice with such consummate art as to allow it to minister very completely to the effect of his dramatic demonstrations . . .

"VICTORIA", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (15 November 1858), 2

Donizetti's great tragic opera of "La Favorita" was produced, for the first time in Australia, at the Princess's Theatre on the 8th instant . . . the character of Fernando, memorable as that in which Gardoni made his triumphant debut in England, and which as much as any other, gained the new tenor Giuglini his laurels - was filled last evening by M. Laglaise, whose soft, subdued style and sympathetic voice were peculiarly suited to the part . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (Italian vocalist); (Italian vocalist)

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (18 November 1858), 5

At the Princess's, the audience was called together to listen to Verdi's "Il Trovatore," but owing to the indisposition of M. Laglaise, the opera could not be produced. Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" was substituted, and gave the fullest satisfaction to a numerous audience.

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (29 November 1858), 5

Considering that it was M. Laglaise's benefit, there was only a moderate audience at the Princess's. For this, M. laglaise has himself somewhat to blame, for the bill was not sufficiently attractive. True, we had not seen in a state of completeness the opera of "Don Pasquale," but it is not a work calculated to draw a good pit, and did not . . . On Wednesday, Madame Carandini takes her benefit . . . on which occasion will be presented the whole of the opera of "Ernani" . . . On Thursday, we understand, Mr. Sherwin will take his benefit at the Princess's; and on Friday, at the Royal, Mr. Hoskins is to receive a similar compliment, on which ocoasion "Il Trovatore" is to bo produced.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor, Julia Harland's husband); Walter Sherwin (vocalist)

"THE CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (28 December 1858), 3

The new opera company who made their first appearance last evening have been eminently successful, and we were exceedingly pleased to see a crowded audience, who listened with the utmost attention. The applause was profuse as it was well deserved. The performance consisted of Donnizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," and it was produced in a far more perfect state than we have ever seen it on Ballarat before. Madame Camndini sang the part of Lucia . . . M. Laglaise, whom we are glad to welcome back to Ballarat, was the Edgardo of the opera, and his sweet tenor voice was well appreciated. His rendering of the last scene was a most successful effort. The seldom given "Challenge duet" was sung by himself and M. Grossi (who played Henry Ashton) in admirable style . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlie Napier Theatre (Ballarat venue)

"CHARLIE NAPIER THEATRE", The Star (11 January 1859), 3

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Drizzling rain and muddy streets are not first-rate inducements to people to brave their influence and visit a playhouse, yet a fair audience was assembled at the Charlie Napier last evening to witness the last performance of this opera company, and show some sort of appreciation of Mr. John Gibbs's enterprise, though hardly so many were present as the occasion deserved. The performance was somewhat various in its quality, but this may be said that mistakes included, no performance by this company, has on the whole given much more satisfaction. The first act of "Les Huguenots" went off pretty well. M. Laglaise had a great amount of work to perform, but his bird-like voice sounded melodiously as he sang the fine air which Raoul has to perform shortly after the opening . . . The second act of "Lucrada Borgia" which followed, was the best performance of the evening. Madame Carandini sang wonderfully well fully well, as also did M. Laglaise and Herr Schluter. The trio at the conclusion was as well done as the parties concerned could do it, and that is a high compliment. The first act of "Il Trovatore" was also quite up to the mark . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Gibbs (venue proprietor)

Names and descriptions of passengers per Royal Charter, from Melbourne, 29 January 1859, for Liverpool; Public Record Office Victoria

(DIGITISED)

First Cabin . . . Mr. Laglaise / 30 / Gentleman / French . . .

"PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (4 February 1859), 6

Since the close of the opera at the Princess's Theatre, a circumstance chiefly attributable to the ungenerous tone of criticism adopted by a section of the Melbourne press, the company have been dispersed over the various mining communities in search of employment in their professional capacities. We believe they have been only moderately successful . . . Mons. Laglaise has since left, per Royal Charter, for England . . .

After Australia:

Actes de naissance, Seine-Saint-Denis, 1860; Archives départementales de la Seine-Saint-Denis

(PAYWALL)

No. 49 / Laglaise Marie Elisa / [born 12 March 1860] . . .
fille de Laglaise, Jean Baptiste, agé [33], artiste lyrique,
et de Lorquin, Zoé, son épouse, agée [22]
[who married at] San Francisco (Californie) en Septembre [1853] . . .

Annales du Théâtre-royal d'Anvers 1853 a 1862 (Anvers: Jos. Janseens, 1866), 124

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Annèe 1861-62 . . . Giovanni Laglaise, ténor léger . . .
M. Giovanni Laglaise, était doué d'une voix agréable, qu'il dirigeait avec facilité. Il chantait avec beaucoup de méthode, et était toujours artiste consciencieux . . .

[Advertisement], Le Grelot, journal hebdomadaire de Limoges [Limoges, France] (30 November 1862), [4]

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THÉATRE DE LIMOGES . . . Dimanche, 30 novembre 1862.
LE SONGE D'UNE NUIT D'ETE, Opéra-Comique en 3 actes . . . musique d'Ambroise Thomas.
DISTRIBUTION: Shakspeare, M. G. LAGLAISE . . .

"SEMAINE THÉATRALE", Le Ménestrel, journal de musique [Paris, France] (27 April 1864), 411

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. . . M. Laglaize, ténor au type béarnaise, qui n'ouvre pas toujours assez la bouche, mais qui chante avec goût, avec émotion au besoin, possède une jolie voix, bonne dans la force, agréable dans le pianissimo, dont il use parfois avec adresse. Il vocalise plus souvent bien que mal; ce n'est pas d'une école très-pure, mais c'est souvent réussi et à effet. . . .

"FRANCE. PARIS", Le guide musical (1 December 1864), [unpaginated]

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. . . M. Laglaize, ténor, a une voix gutturale et une façon de jouer la comédie qui nuisent beaucoup à son talent de chanteur . . .

"PROGRAMME DES SPECTACLES", Gazette des étrangers, guide général et officiel dans Paris [Paris, France] (16 March 1865), [3]

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CONCERTS DES BEAUX-ARTS. 26, boulevard des Italiens, 26.
Première partie . . . Air du Barbier de Séville, chanté par Giovani Laglaise - Rossini . . .
Duo du Barbier de Séville, chanté par G. Laglaise et J. Manini - Rossini . . .

Actes de décés, 19th Arrondissement, Paris, 1900; Archives de Paris

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No. 730 / Laglaize / [18 March 1900] Acte de décés de Jean Baptise Laglaize, age [73], homme de lettres, né à Nîmes (Gard),
décédé en son domicile, rue d'allemagne, 17 bis . . .
fil de Jean Pierre Laglazie et de Anne Sausse, épouse . . .
epouse de Zoé Maria Lorquin, agée [62] . . .

"NÉCROLOGIE", Le monde artiste (25 March 1900), 191

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Nous apprenons la mort d'un artiste, J.-B. Laglaize, qui eut jadis son heure de notoriété. Adepte des doctrines fouriéristes, Laglaize fut contraint, après 1848, de s'éloigner de Paris; successivement engagé en Italie, en Espagne, en Amérique, en Australie où il chantait principalement les opéras italiens, il rentra en France au moment de la guerre; mais sa voix fatiguée ne lui permit plus depuis cette époque d'aborder le théâtre; dou茅 d'un goût très sûr et d'une érudition étendue, il écrivit plusieurs ouvrages, Fantoches d'opéra, Pantins et Marionnettes, Lutèce, et surtout une fort intéressante évocation de la civilisation grecque qui, sous le titre d'Eureka, fit revivre l'époque d'Archimède.

ASSOCIATIONS: (movement)

Musical works (Australia):

Hearts and souls (1858)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (21 August 1858), 1

HEARTS AND SOULS, Song composed in Adelaide by MONS. LAGLAISE. Sold by Mr. Marshall, Currie-street.

WORDS: Survive separately as nos 7. and 8 or Byron's

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Marshall (musicseller)

"MUSIC", South Australian Register (23 August 1858), 2

We have received a copy of a song composed by Mons. Laglaise, who is well known to most of our readers as a vocalist of great ability. The words which he has set to music are Byron's verses, "There are two hearts." These the composer has adapted to a most appropriate air, easy, flowing, and suited to a tenor voice of moderate power. The melody in its character may be classed with that of such songs as "You'll remember me," "We may be happy yet," and so on. As a colonial production both the music and the lithographing of it - the work of Penman & Galbraith - are highly creditable, and ought to be encouraged as the commencement of a branch of art which has hitherto been unattempted here. Copies of the work may be obtained at Marshall's, and all other music-sellers and stationers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Penman and Galbraith (printer and lithographers); correctly not the earliest South Australian sheet music print, the same printers having earlier (c. 1856) issued the ("Thou art like unto a flower) by Miska Hauser

My native land (1858)

NO COPY IDENTIFIED (? unpublished MS)

WORDS: Survive separately as excerpted from Byron's Childe Harold's pilgrimage (canto 1)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (24 September 1858), 1

WHITE'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS - MONDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER, 1858.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MONS. LAGLAISE.
Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor, and Lady MacDonnell . . .
The following persons will appear: -
MISS ROWE, Mons. Laglaise'spupil; her first appearance in singing . . .
HERR KUNZE Will Preside at the Pianoforte.
PROGRAMME. FIRST PART.
"The Creole (first time) - Mons. Laglaise - Herold . . .
"Ah, Morir" (Duet from "Ernani") Miss Rowe and Mons. Laglaise - Verdi . . .
"My Native Land" (English Song, composed in Adelaide by Mons. Laglaise, Poetry by Lord Byron,) sung for the first time by Mons. Laglaise . . .
PART SECOND . . .
"Fra Poco" (Recitation [sic] and Air from "Lucia di Lammermoor," (by desire) Mons. Laglaise - Donizetti . . .
"Hearts and Souls" (English Song, composed in Adelaide by Mons. Laglaise) sung for the first time by Miss Rowe.
To be concluded with the celebrated National Anthem "LA MARSEILLAISE" (by general desire), Mons. Laglaise . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Louisa Jane Rowe (Laglaise's singing pupil, previously known as a pianist, was making her first public appearance as a vocalist); Carl Julius Kunze (piano); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue)

"THE THEATRES . . . THE PRINCESS'S", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (6 December 1858), 5

"Still Waters Run Deep" was played on Saturday evening for Mr. Fawcett's benefit . . . A most agreeable concert followed introducing our musical favorites Madame Carandini, Miss Hamilton, and M. Laglaise ; M. Lavenu presiding at the piano. All the songs were encored. "My Native Land," a ballad composed by M. Laglaise, is a very charming composition and deserves to be extensively known . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Fawcett (actor, manager); Maria Carandini (vocalist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Lewis Henry Lavenu (pianist); Princess's Theatre (Melbourne venue)

Published literary works:

Fantouches d'opéra [par] J. B. Laglaize, préface de Ch. Monselet (Paris: Tresse, 1881), especially 82

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. . . L'Australie est depuis longtemps tributaire des chanteurs italiens: Sydney leur prodigue ses bank-notes, tandis que l'aurifère Melbourne les sature de lingots. LaTasmanie, la Nouvelle-Zélande sont initiées aux partitions de Bellini, Rossini, Verdi et consorts. San-Francisco possède de deux thèâtres italiens, deux de plus qu'à Paris! Honolulu! . . . Honolulu lui-même, vient de céder à l'entrainement, et, l'on m'assure que les Polynésiens viennent de voter une subvention en vue d'un thèâtre italien . . .

Figurines dramatiques, portraits d'acteurs et d'actrices, roses & épines de la vie théatrale, anecdotes inédites, [par] J. B. Laglaize (Paris: Tresse, 1882)

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Pantins et marionettes, une agence théâtrale, farce sinistre [par] J.-B. Laglaize (Paris: C. Marpon & E. Flammarion, 1884)

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Eureka, roman historique (Paris: A. Clavel, 1885)

Lutèce, roman historique (Paris: C. Marpon & E. Flammarion, 1888)

Bibliography and resources:

"CHARLES MONSELET, ANECDOTIQUE", Mercure de France, série moderne (1 August 1934), (517-32), 529-31

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[529] . . . Les Monselet étaient intimement liés avec les familles Carjat et Laglaize . . . La seçonde famille amie était celle des Laglaize, dont [530] la deuxième fille est devenue la femme d'Etienne Monselet. Laglaize père était un ancien ténor devenu professeur de chant et dont, toujours sur les instances de Ch. Monselet, j'ai édité deux volumes: Fantoches d'opéra (préfacés par Ch. Monselet) et Figurines dramatiques. Mme. Laglaize était une importante plumassière ayant de vastes ateliers au 32 de la rue Paradis; elle fournissait en plumes rares les modistes parisiennes. Son commerce était prospère, car la mode, en ces temps lointains, était aux chapeaux abondamment pourvus de plumes voyantes d'oiseaux exotiques; c'est le fils qui approvisionnait la maison. Il partait pour le centre de l'Afrique, à la chasse des oiseaux rares désirés, et ne revenait qu'au bout de deux ans; il se reposait quelques mois à Paris, et repartait pour une nouvelle expédition. Tous les hivers, pendant le Carnaval, Mme. Laglaize donnait un grand bal costumé, auquel étaient conviées ses clientes, ses ouvrières et les relations de son mari . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (French writer); Ernest Laglaize (born Melbourne, VIC, 1857; son, traveller, natural historian)

Jean Bapiste Laglaize, Geneanet

LAGOMARSINO, Angelo (Angelo LAGOMARSINO)

Musician, brass player

Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 26 May 1854 (per Claudine, from Mauritius, aged "24")
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 21 October 1854 (per Charlotte, for Valparaiso, aged "33")

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

(shareable link to this entry)

Documentation:

List of passengers arrived at the Port of Melbourne, 26 May 1854, per Claudine, from Mauritius; Public Record Office Victoria

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L. Angelo [sic] / 24 [sic] // J. Devaux / 30 // G. A. Belloni [sic] / 34 // Galliardi / 29 // [all] Italians

ASSOCIATIONS: Alessandro Bellomi (musician); Giacinto Gagliardi (musician, flautist)

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 June 1854), 8

ROWE'S CIRCUS. Concert Extraordinary.
A Band of Italian Musicians, whose talent was unsurpassed in their native country, having recently arrived in this colony, will have the honor of making their first appearance in Melbourne, and giving a grand Concert at Rowe's Circus, on Saturday evening, June 10th, 1854.
Having made arrangements with Caverly Volunteer Fire Company to appear with it on all public occasions, the Band has received permission to take its name and wear its uniform.
The Band will therefore be known as the Caverly Volunteer Band.
It consists of A. Rangoni, Manager, Cornet-a-pistons;
Angelo Lagomarsino, Basso; Francesco Volpi, Clarinetto;
Giacinto Gagliardi, Flauto; Giovanni Abba, Trombone;
Allessandro Belloni, Basso; and Giovanni Grenno, Casa.
Herr Ellerner [sic, Elsasser] will preside at the piano . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Antonio Rangoni (musician, leader); Francesco Volpi (musician); Giacinto Gagliardi (musician, flautist); Giovanni Abba (musician); Alessandro Bellomi (musician); Giovanni Grenno (musician); ? Charles Elsasser (pianist); Rowe's Circus (Melbourne venue)

Passenger list, per Charlotte, for Valparaiso, from Melbourne, 21 October 1854; Public Record Office of Victoria

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Angelo Lagomarsino / 33 [sic] / Musico / [for] Valparaiso
Giovanni Abba / 29 / Musico // Maria Abba / 30 / . . .

LAHY, James (James LAHY; Jim LAHY) see James LEAHY

Musician, bass trombone player, bandsman

LAING, Alexander (Alexander LAING; A. LAINGl Mr. LAING)

Musician, violinist, violin player, fiddler, composer, musical anthologist, convict, emancipist, police constable

Born Tannandice, Forfarshire (Angas), Scotland, 1792
Convicted Perth, Scotland, 29 September 1813 (transportation 7 years)
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 29 September 1813 (convict per Marquis of Wellington, to Sydney, and Emu to Hobart)
Married [1] Esther ROBERTSON, Hobart, VDL (TAS), 19 March 1816
Married [2] Susan Giles CROCKER (Mrs. BOUCHER), VDL (TAS), 30 June 1848
Died Sorell, TAS, 2 September 1868, aged "77"

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Summary (after Libraries TAS):

Laing claimed to have served 7 years as a soldier in the 22nd Gordon Highlanders and been present at the Battle of Salamanca in Spain in 1812. However, in Scotland in 1813, he was convicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years transportation. He arrived in Sydney, NSW, on the Marquis of Wellington in 1815, and was then shipped to Hobart, VDL (TAS) on the Emu, arriving there already in company with fellow convict Hesther Roberts (or Esther Robertson); the couple were officially married in Hobart in 1816. In 1820, Laing completed his sentence, and was immeidately appointed police constable for the Sorell district.

In his journal he described how, when still a government servant at Sorell in November 1816, he was forced to play the violin for the bushranger, . The violin had been hanging on the wall "in a green bag", he noted. He also compiled a (see sources, below), featuring jigs, strathspeys, hornpipes, marches, reels and waltzes (many by , ancestor of the Tasmanian Packer family), including some music titled (or in most cases retitled) to local Tasmanian identities. Many of these were dedicated to local personalities and their titles recall both the historical characters of early Tasmania and trace with their dates, the movement of Laing from one township to another over his career as a constable, a unique mid-colonial example of Australian fiddling.

Documentation:

Baptisms, Tannandice, Forfarshire (Angus), 1792; Scotland, select births and baptisms

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8 January 1792 / Alexander son of / John Laing and Ann Forbes

Convict record, Alexander Laing, to NSW per Marquis of Wellington, and Emu to VDL, 1815. Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1410118

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List of Names of Male and Female Convucts . . . proceeding to the Derwent in H.M. Colonial Brig Emu, Sydney 17th July 1815: -
[No.] 19 / Alexander Laing / [certificate of freedom] 1820/33 / Serv't to Mr. Drummond / [arrived per] Marquis of Wellington / 1815 / [tried] Perth / 28th Sept'r 1813 / 7 years
[No.] 20 / Hesther Roberts / [Serv't to Mr. Drummond] / [arrived per] Northampton / 1815 / [tried] Warwick / Aug't 1814 / Life or Seven Years

Marriages in the district of Hobart Town, 1816 (transcript); Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:816429; RGD36/1/1 no 198

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Alexander Laing / Convict / [per] Marquis [of] Wellington / 23 years / 19th March [1816] / Banns
Esther Robertson / Convict / [per] Northampton / 22 years . . .

1868, deaths in the district of Sorell; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1154690; RGD35/1/37 no 517

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No. 371 / 517 / 2nd September [1868] Laing Alexander / Male / 77 / . . . Pauper . . . / Prostate Gland . . .

"DEATHS", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (8 September 1868), 2

LAING - On Sept. 2nd, at Green Hills, Forcett, Alex. Laing, sen., aged 77.

Sources:

Alexander Laing, reminiscences, 8 December 1867, mainly relating to life in the Sorell district, Tasmania, 1814-1867; State Library of New South Wales

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Alexander Laing's fiddle manuscript; photographic copy: Libraries Tasmania, NS548/1/1

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43 pages of violin tunes, copied onto 12-stave manuscript paper;
evidently copied by Laing as a unit, sometime after the last dated item (24 January 1861),
intended as a presentation copy to be given as a gift to Robert Rollings (1842-1927), of Forcett, Tasmania, in 1863
("Presented to Mr. Robert Rollings Forcett by Alexander Laing at the Greenhills 1863").
The many items either dated or named for Tasmanian people and events include:

Sorell Waltz (page 1; pdf 3)

Victoria Laing's Waltz (page 1; pdf 3)

Tasmanian Waltz (page 2; pdf 4)

Albert Laing's Waltz (page 3; pdf 5)

Dr. Huston's Birth Day 1813 (page 11; pdf 13)

James Gordon Forcett Tasmania by A. L[aing] (page 13; pdf 15)

Mrs. W. Clark Honolulu (page 14; pdf 16) [the Clarke family were passengers on board the Caroline, wrecked off Honolulu in 1850]

Miss L. Price's Wedding at New Norfolk 24/1/61 (page 17; pdf 19)

Betsy Blinkworth at Newtown V.D.Land (page 17; pdf 19)

Miss Gordon's Hornpipe by J. Laing (page 23; pdf 25)

Sir John Franklin near the North Pole (page 25; pdf 27)

Major Kirkwood 40th Regiment 1825 (page 25; pdf 27)

Lieutenant Governor Sorell V.D.Land 1817 (page 26; pdf 28)

Lady Elizabeth MacQaurie at New Norfolk 1812 (page 27; pdf 29)

Lieut. H'y Brown Derwent Rifles 1860 (page 27; pdf 29)

Miss Victoria Laing's Birth Day 19/4/51 (page 28; pdf 30)

Quick Step Derwent Rifles New Norfolk by A. L. (page 28, pdf 30)

Albert Laing's Birth Day 15/2/55 (page 29; pdf 31)

Steam Boat (page 29; pdf 31)

Lieutenant Governor Davey of Tasmania in 1815 (page 30; pdf 32)

Quick step of the 21st Fusiliers (page 30; pdf 32)

Dr. Moore on parade with the Derwent Rifles (page 32; pdf 34)

Quick step of the 17th Regiment (page 32; pdf 34)

Humours of Bagdad (page 42; pdf 43)

Lauchlan Village near New Norfolk (page 45; pdf 46)

Brady's look out in 1825 (page 46; pdf 48)

Richmond Park Tasmania (page 46; pdf 48)

See Peter MacFie's excellent complete inventory and list of concordances:

Laing inscribed three items to himself, either "by A. L." or by "A. Laing", and one "by W. L.". MacFie has shown two of these appear not to be original, but he could not trace a concordance for "James Gordon, Forcett, Tasmania by A. L." (image above; an old colonist died at Forcett on 18 August 1842). At least one of the events recorded in a tune title, the visit of Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of the NSW governor, to New Norfolk in 1812, predates Laing's own arrival in Tasmania, and so must date from somewhat later. Whether a piece such as "Major Kirkwood 40th Regiment 1825" was actually re-titled that early (1825) remains open to question.

Bibliography and resources:

Freda Gray, "Music of the early settlements of the 1800s", Papers and proceedings (Tasmanian Historical Research Association) 43/2 (June 1996), 59-62

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Peter MacFie and Steve & Marjorie Gadd, On the fiddle from Scotland to Tasmania, 1815-1863: the life and music of Alexander Laing (1792-1868), convict, constable, fiddler and composer (Dulcot, Tas: Peter MacFie; Franklin, Tas: Steve and Marjorie Gadd, 2010)

Heather Clarke, "Lady Franklin's Reel", posted 5 May 2015, Australian historical dance

Shane Lestideau, "Laing, Findlay and Baillie: identifying Scottishness is the music collections of three Scottish Australian violinists", in Rosemary Richards and Julja Szuster (eds), Memories of musical lives: music and dance in personal musical collections from Australia and New Zealand (Melbourne: Lyrebird Press/Editions de l'oiseau-lyre, Australia, 2022), 53-71

Alexander Laing, Libraries TAS

"Alexander Laing", Geneanet

LAING, David (David LAING)

Musical larcenist

Active Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 1837

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Documentation:

"Hobart Town Police Court. Monday, June 5", Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (13 June 1837), 8

David Laing was held to bail for further examination on a musical charge. Having evinced such a soul for music, that he was about marching off with all Band Major McLeod's instruments.

ASSOCIATIONS: Angus McLeod (master, 21st band); Band of the 21st Regiment (military)

LAKE, James Andrew Trehane (James Andrew Trehane LAKE; J. A. T. LAKE; J. T. LAKE; J. LAKE; Mr. LAKE)

Amateur vocalist, grazier, solicitor, member of parliament

Born Penzance, Cornwall, England, 1839 (3rd quarter); son of Henry LAKE and Ann TREHANE
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 24 June 1855 (per Taymouth Castle, from London, 28 February)
Married Harriette Bridgetina DYER, St. Saviour's church, Glen Osmond, SA, 13 July 1867
Died Adelaide, SA, 1876

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ASSOCIATIONS: (brother, also occasional amateur vocalist, as see below)

LAKE, Harriette Bridgetina (Harriet Bridget DYER; Harriette Bridgetina DYER; Miss DYER; Mrs. James Andrew Trehane LAKE; Mrs. Henry John WHITTINGTON)

Vocalist

Born 21 October 1843; baptised Neath, Wales, 18 January 1852 [sic]; daughter of Walter Griffiths DYER and Harriet HOLMES
Married [1] James Andrew Trehane LAKE, St. Saviour's church, Glen Osmond, SA, 13 July 1867
Married [2] Henry John WHITTINGTON, Adelaide, SA, 4 January 1879

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Documentation:

Baptisms in the parish of Neath in the county of Glamorgan in the year 1852 [sic]; register 1834-60, page 181; Archives Wales, Glamorgan Baptism

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No. 1445 / [1852] January 18 / Born Oct'r 21st 1843 / Harriet Bridget D'r of / Walter Griffiths & Sophia / Dyer / Neath / Ship's Carpenter

ASSOCIATIONS: Walter Griffiths Dyer (1815-1857) married his second wife Sophia Holmes c. 1848; Sophia was Harriet's stepmother and aunt; Walter had married Sophia's sister, Harriett Holmes, in Mobile, Alabama, on 16 May 1839; she had evidently died by c. 1848; three siblings (born 1841, 1845, and 1847) were baptised in the same 1852 ceremony above

Arrivals, per Taymouth Castle, from London, 28 February 1855, to Adelaide, 24 June 1855; Passenger history SA

Mr. James Andrew Trehane Lake / 15 / Bricklayer's labourer

ASSOCIATIONS: James's parents (1810-1878), a plasterer and glazier, and (1810-1889), married at East Stonehouse, Devon, on 27 September 1834; they and their younger children arrived on the same voyage

"TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY", Adelaide Observer [SA] (23 April 1859), 8

The annual meeting of this society took place in the newly-erected Temperance Hall, North Adelaide, on Monday, April 18 . . . Mr. Lake then sang a temperance song, entitled "The Teetotal Boy," and made a lew remarks with reference to the cause . . .

"PORT ADELAIDE INSTITUTE. OPENING SOIREE", South Australian Register (12 October 1859), 3

The first soiree in connection with the Port Adelaide Institute was held, as announced, on Monday evening, in the large room at the White Horse Cellar . . . The entertainment was commenced with a glee, "Through lanes with hedgerows," which was executed in a most pleasing manner by Mrs. Perryman, Mrs. Daniel, Miss Bowman, and Messrs. Daniel, Christen, and Lake . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Caroline Peryman (vocalist); Josiah and Mary Daniel (vocalists); Miss Bowman (vocalist); Hugo John Christen (vocalist); Port Adelaide Institute (association)

"OPENING OF THE NEW TOWN HALL, PORT ADELAIDE", South Australian Weekly Chronicle (1 September 1866), 4 supplement

The new Town Hall, Port Adelaide, was formally opened on Wednesday evening by a grand vocal and instrumental concert, under the direction of Mr. Geo. Loder, accompanied by Chapman's Band, the vocalists being Miss Emma Neville (Mrs. Geo. Loder), Mrs. Wishart, Mr. J. W. Daniel, Mr. Lake, and Mr. Egremont-Gee . . . The building above and below was comfortably filled, and there could not have been less than from 500 to 600 persons present. The concert passed off tolerably successful, although there were one or two hitches during the evening.

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Emma Loder (conductor, vocalist); William Chapman (band leader); Susannah Wishart (vocalist); Josiah Wyke Daniel (vocalist); Godfrey Henry Egremont Gee (vocalist)

"THE TOWN HALL CONCERT", South Australian Register (1 December 1866), 2

In spite of the discouraging aspect of the musical art amongst us at present, and the apparent impracticability of effecting a change, vigorous steps are being taken to infuse into the public generally a little of that enthusiasm for music which is possessed in so large a degree by our German fellow-colonists. Mr. G. Loder, assisted by Mrs. Loder, Madame Wienbarg, from Europe, and several local celebrities, has arranged to give a series of monthly concerts at the Town Hall, which will embrace some of the productions of leading composers. From his undoubted ability and the general support which he is receiving, hopes may be entertained of a sound musical taste being developed. The opening concert took place on Friday evening [30 November], and was attended by a very large and fashionable audience. The programme, though too lengthy, was a very attractive one, and contained many pieces of great merit . . . Mr. J. A. T. Lake's rendering of the aria "Martha" produced an encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Pauline Weinbarg (vocalist);
but see also, "THE MONTHLY POPULAR CONCERTS. TO THE EDITOR", Bunyip [Gawler, SA] (8 December 1866), 3

SIR. - The first of a series of concerts was given in the Town Hall on Friday, November 30th, and I obtained leave from His sable Majesty to attend . . . The next on the list was a grand air from "Martha," by Mr. T. Lake , a gentleman amateur, and of all the singing I ever heard, it was about the worst. The gentleman possesses neither style, voice, power, art, or anything else, the sound that did issue from his month seemed to be produced by a series of convulsions. I should advise him to retire to some lonely valley, where he could sing to the babbling brook, and then he would have to get very close, or else the brook would not know what he was singing about . . . so I had better be getting back to Pandemonium, or I shall have Old Nick after me, and if he catches me here after daylight he'll make me break and extra amount of sulphur.
Yours, &c., DONIZETTI'S GHOST.

"GENERAL NEWS", The Adelaide Express (5 December 1866), 2

A soiree in connection with the Magill Institute was held on Tuesday evening, December 4. The spacious room, which was tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens, was completely crowded, many hardly being able to obtain standing room . . . The Rev. Mr. Maughan delivered his well-known lecture on the "Chemistry of Beefsteaks and Apple Dumplings," during which he successfully introduced a large number of experiments, which were highly applauded. Mr. George Loder presided at the piano, and Mrs. George Loder and Mr. J. A. T. Lake sang several songs during the evening, which greatly added to the success of the entertainment . . .

[Advertisement], The Express and Telegraph (31 January 1867), 1

MONTHLY POPULAR CONCERTS . . .
THE THIRD CONCERT of the Series will take place at
THE TOWN HALL, On THURSDAY EVENING, January 31,
when will be presented, for the first time in South Australia,
A CONCERT OPERA, Wallace's delightful Work MARITANA.
MARITANA - Mrs. GEORGE LODER.
LAZARILLO - Mrs. WISHART (Her first appearance at these Concerts).
Don Caesar de Bazaar - Mr. J. A. Lake and Mr. C. E. Mumme
Don Jose de Santarem - Mr. T. G. Pappin.
Assisted by MISS VAUGHAN, MISS MANDER, MISS DYER, &c., &c., &c., and FULL ORCHESTRA, under the direction of Mr. GEORGE LODER . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edmund Mumme (vocalist); Thomas Green Pappin (vocalist)

"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (1 February 1867), 3

The third of the series of monthly popular concerts took place at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, and was exceedingly well attended. The music performed consisted, with one exception . . . was from Wallace's opera of "Maritana" . . . The characters in the opera were taken as follow: - Maritana, Mrs. Loder; Lazarillo, Mrs. Wishart; Don Caesar, Messrs. Lake and Mumme; Don Jose, Mr. Pappin; and without particularising their individual efforts it will be sufficient to state that they were received with very hearty applause by the audience, who in many cases insisted upon encores. The whole affair passed off with great success . . .

But see again "DONIZETTI'S GHOST" in "MONTHLY POPULAR CONCERTS", Bunyip (2 February 1867), 3

"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (3 April 1867), 2

The usual quarterly soiree in connection with the South Australian Institute was held in White's Rooms on Tuesday evening, April 2. The attendance was not very numerous . . . The programme was commenced by the band, under the able direction of Mr. W. Chapman, performing the overture "Il Don Giovanni," after which Mr. J. T. Lake sang "Her bright smile haunts me still" in such a manner as to evoke an encore . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: South Australian Institute (association); White's Rooms (Adelaide venue);
and see "DONIZETTI' GHOST", in "SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE SOIREE", Bunyip (13 April 1867), 3

MUSIC: (Wrighton)

"MARRIAGES", South Australian Register (19 July 1867), 2

LAKE-DYER.- On the 13th July, by special licence, at St. Saviour's Church, Glen Osmond, by the Rev. W. H. Mudie, James Andrew Trehane Lake, of Menindie, to Harriette Bridgetina, second daughter of the late Walter Griffiths Dyer, Esq., of Panama, South America, and stepdaughter of Mrs. Sophia Dyer, of Livingstone Villa, Clifton, Gloucestershire.

"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (28 September 1867), 2

The grand amateur musical entertainment at the Town Hall on Friday evening in aid of the funds of St. Luke's Church was a great success. There was a capital attendance, about 700 or 800 persons being present. The programme was an ample one, and was done justice to by the various performers. The programme commenced with the overture, "La Dame Blanche," by the orchestra, followed by the "Gipsy Chorus," by the choir. Then followed "Her bright smile haunts me still," by Mr. Lake . . .

[News], South Australian Register (27 November 1867), 2

The closing entertainment of the session of the North Adelaide Young Men's Society was held in the large room below the Congregational Church on Tuesday evening, November 20 . . . Mr. J. Shakespeare, who presided at the piano, and accompanied the singers, gave one or two fantasias in a very excellent manner. Mr. George Lake sung "Popping the question," and was encored; but the chief part of the musical entertainment devolved upon Mr. and Mrs. J. A. T. Lake, who acquitted themselves admirably, and were abundantly applauded. In the first instance they each gave a solo, and were recalled to give others, and in the last place they joined in the delightful duet, "Hear me, Norma." Notwithstanding a huskiness in the gentleman's voice, which made itself observant in the higher notes, the success of the rendering was marked, and on an encore they gave a scene from "Maritana," the meeting between the "Wild Wood Flower" and Don Caesar, with admirable effect . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (brother, amateur vocalist); James Shakespeare (pianist)

"Latest News. THE LATE MR. J. A. T. LAKE", Evening Journal (13 March 1876), 2

We regret to record the death of Mr. J. A. T. Lake, who died at his residence, Enfield, on Monday morning, March 13, at the comparatively early age of 36 years. In his younger days Mr. Lake was engaged in squatting pursuits in the Barrier Ranges, where he was one of the first settlers. He was, however, unfortunately, and owing to some extraordinary heavy floods he had to give up his run. He then came to Adelaide and turned his attention to the study of the law. He was articled to the present Attorney-General, the Hon. S. J. Way, Q.C., and immediately on being called to the bar he began business on his own account. He was afterwards joined by Mr. F. O. Bruce, and the firm continued in existence for about a year. Mr. Lake however, probably not finding the pursuits of the law congenial to his tastes, entered into the timber trade, in which he has since been engaged as the chief member of the firm of Lake & Reynolds, of Port Adelaide. He was at one time an active member of the Parliamentary Club, and at the election of the last House of Assembly he succeeded in obtaining a seat for the District of Barossa, defeating Mr. Walter Duffield in the contest. Mr. Lake will also be remembered as having taken a great interest in the promotion of copper-mining in the Far North. He leaves a widow and two or three children.

"GENERAL NEWS", The Express and Telegraph (13 March 1876), 2

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. J. A. T. Lake, formerly M.P. for the District of Barossa. He has been in feeble state of health for several months, suffering from a disease which caused his friends much anxiety. Last week he believed he was decidedly better, but on Sunday unfavorable symptoms appeared, and he died on Monday morning at his residence at Enfield. Mr. Lake has lived an active life, and has been engaged in many pursuits. He was articled as a lawyer, then went into squatting, came back to the law, and was called to the bar; then engaged in business, and finally became M.P. for Barossa. In the House he did not make much impression, showing more modesty than judgment in his dealing with public questions. As a business man, however, ho showed great intelligence and enterprise. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn their loss.

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (14 March 1876), 4

LAKE. - On the 12th March at Enfield, J. A. T. Lake, late of Port Adelaide, timber-merchant, and late member for Barossa, aged 36 years. Also, on the 6th December, Percival James, son of the above, aged four years and five months.

LAKE, John (John LAKE; J. LAKE; Mr. LAKE)

Musician, amateur musician, bass vocalist, choral conductor, accountant, municipal clerk, gas company official

Born Bath, Somerset, England, c. 1829; son of Daniel LAKE and Charlotte FIDDES
Married [1] (c. 1816-1869), SS. Peter and Paul (RC), Cork city, Ireland, 7 June 1852 and Holy Trinity (CoI), Cork city, 21 June 1852
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 22 November 1852 (per Chalmers, from London, 30 July, aged "24")
Arrived Ballarat, VIC, c. 1853
Married [2] (1836-1935), St. Patrick's cathedral, Melbourne, VIC, 4 November 1871
Died Ballarat, VIC, 22 January 1911, aged "81/82"

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ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel Lake (1786-1858) married his second wife Charlotte Fiddes (c. 1805-1839) at St. Paul, Bristol, on 28 July 1828; Charlotte, aged 34, "wife of Mr. Daniel Lake, sen. superinentdent", died on 7 January 1839 at the Gas Station, Bath; John's half brother by his father's first marriage, Daniel Lake the younger, aged 38, clerk to the Bath gas works, died of comsumption at Weston, Somerset, on 9 April 1845

Documentation:

England census, 6 June 1841, Oswaldkirk, Yorkshire; UK National Archives, HO107/1264/9/14/2

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Ampleforth College . . . John Lake / 12 / Student / [not born in county] . . .

Marriages, SS. Peter and Paul, Cork City, June 1852; register 1838-53; National Library of Ireland, Irish Catholic regsiters

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[1852 June] 7 / John Lake to Emma Jane Hayden / [witness] Benjamin Hayden

Marriages, Holy Trinity, Cork City, June 1852; Ireland, select marriages

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21 June 1852 / John Lake, son of Daniel Lake and Emma Jane Hayden, daughter of Robert Hayden

Names and descriptions of passengers per Chalmers, from London, 30 July 1852, for Port Phillip, ; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . Lake John / 24 / Accountant // [Lake] Emma / 30 . . .

"THE BALLARAT PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (6 March 1858), 2

There was a very large muster of intending members at the preliminary meeting of the above society yesterday evening, at the Miner's Exchange. The chair was taken by Mr. Daniel Oliver . . . and the next business, viz., the appointment of a committee and officers, proceeded with. The result was as follows: - Conductor, Mr. A. T. Turner; leader, Mr. A. Fleury; secretary, Mr. Oliver; librarian, Mr. A. Oliver; treasurer, Mr. White. Committee - Messrs. (Dr.) Kupperberg [sic], Towle, Brunn [sic], Franz, Lake, Doane, Stoddart, Gates, Sayers, and Stower . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Daniel and Albert Oliver (members); Austin Theodore Turner (conductor); Achille Fleury (leader); Florian Kupferberg (member); Ludwig Edward Bruun (member); Joseph Atwood Doane (member); William Francis Sayer (member); John Stower (member); Ballarat Philharmonic Society (association)

"PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S PERFORMANCE", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (5 March 1859), 2

The Theatre Royal was filled last evening by an audience of that peculiar character that a Philharmonic Society's performance on a charitable benefit always calls together, and we believe that it comprised most of our principal citizens. Haydn's Imperial Mass was the first part of the programme, and its rendering was highly creditable to the society, who evince a very respectable amount of musical knowledge, aptly united to industry and zeal. Of the pieces in the mass, the "Gloria" and "Agnus Dei" were those most admired. The solo parts were taken by Mesdames Turner and Moss, and Messrs. Lake and Sherwin. This is the first time Mr. Lake has come before us as a soloist, and his performance has at once placed him in a high position in general estimation . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charlotte Ann Turner (vocalist); Mrs. Moss (vocalist); Walter Sherwin (vocalist); Theatre Royal (Ballarat venue)

"THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT", The Star (12 November 1859), 3

The promised concert of the Ballarat Philharmonic Society came off on Friday evening in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Lydiard-street . . . The orchestra numbered some fifty performers, of whom ten or twelve were instrumentalists, Mr. Turner being the conductor, and Mr. Fleury the leader . . . The "Kyrie Eleison" in the second portion of the programme was given with much taste, and its manifold beauties were fully recognisable as interpreted by the orchestra. Mr. Lake's solo parts in the "Qui tollis" were given in excellent voice, and we shall be glad to welcome that gentleman in solo parts again. Both he and Mr. D. Oliver were deservedly encored in the "Flow gently Deva" . . .

"ROMAN CATHOLIC SOIREE", The Star (8 June 1864), 2

A soiree was held on Tuesday evening, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Church, Sturt Street, and the whole affair was a complete success. The hall was crowded in every part . . . the evening's programme comprised an excellent selection of music, solo and concerted, which was performed by the choir of the church, assisted by Mr and Mrs A. T. Turner . . . The band and choir then began the musical programme, which comprised the following selection: - . . .
Overture, "Neno," by the band; glee, "The Chough and Crow," by the choir;
song, "Might I march through Life again," Mr. Lake . . .
duet, "Flow gently Deva," Messrs. Turner and Lake . . .
glee, "Foresters, Sound the Cheerful Horn," by the choir . . .
trio, "Turn on Old Time," Mrs. King, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Lake . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat venue); Music in Catholic churches (general)

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (22 August 1868), 2

A secular concert was given by the above society in the Alfred Hall, on Friday evening, when Haydn's "Seasons" was performed . . . Mr. Lake, another old and welcome member, was also in the ranks again last night. We hope always to see him there, for so serviceable a basso is an acquisition always in chorus and often in solo too, if it has not lost its old capacity to please . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Ballarat Harmonic Society (association)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (5 August 1871), 2

The dedication of the new portions of St. Patrick's Church will take place to-morrow . . . For the first time here Haydn's Mass in C, No. 5, will be performed by the choir. Rehearsals have been frequent, and the choir has been reinforced by several accomplished musicians. The following details of the musical parts of the service have been furnished to us: - . . . Messrs J. Lake and Mr. Power are among the solo performers, and the whole will be supported by the full choir . . . At the solemn vespers and benediction in the evening the "Laudate" will be repeated in lieu of the ordinary chant, and Emmenig's "Magnificat" will be sung by Mr. John Lake . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Pierce Power (vocalist)

"MARRIAGES", The Ballarat Star (10 November 1871), 2

LAKE - DANIEL - On the 4th November, by the Rev. H. England, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, John Lake, of Dana street, Ballarat, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late John Denis Daniel, for many years manager of Glyn and Company's Bank, Lombard street, London.

"PERSONAL ITEMS", The Ballarat Star (23 January 1911), 2

Mr. John Lake, who had been for nearly half a century one of Ballarat's foremost musical enthusiasts, passed away at his home Dana street, yesterday morning, after an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased, who was 81 years of age was born in Bath, England, where his father was manager of the local Gas Company. He arrived in Ballarat in 1855, and a few years afterwards received an appointment in the office of the Ballarat Gas Company. He was for 37 years a valued officer of the company, and retired from active service about 14 years ago. Mr. Lake had two pronounced hobbies, music and flowers. He was for years one of Ballarat's favorite vocalists. He was a foundation member of St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir, and frequently acted as conductor of the choir. He was a generous hearted man, always ready to do a good turn, and always ready to place his musical talents at the disposal of charity. As a recognition of his services in this respect, Mr. Lake, who was for years a member of the Benevolent Asylum committee, was made a life governor of the institution. His love for flowers led him to take a prominent part in the formation of the Ballarat Horticultural Society, and for some years he acted as secretary of that organisation. From respect to the memory of deceased the "Dead March" in "Saul" was played at the eleven o'clock mass at St. Patrick's and the "Qui Tollis," a favorite solo of Mr. Lake's was sung by the choir in the evening. The members of the choir have also expressed a wish to sing the Benedictus at the graveside at the old cemetery on Tuesday, when the funeral will take place. The deceased leaves a grown up family of three sons and two daughters. One son, Mr. John Lake, holds a responsible position in Nicaragua, Central America, as engineer for an English syndicate, while another, Mr. Bert Lake, owns a large general store at Bridgetown, West Australia.

"ABOUT PEOPLE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (23 January 1911), 6

Mr. John Lake, who was well known in musical circles in Ballarat, and who for nearly 40 years was an officer of the Ballarat Gas Company, died on Sunday morning after an attack of gastritis. Deceased, who was 82 years of age, was a native of Bath, and arrived in Melbourne by the ship Chalmers in 1852. He proceeded to Geelong, where he was an accountant until 1853, when he went to Ballarat, and was among the early diggers on the Eureka field. Mr. Lake, who was educated at one of the leading Benedictine colleges of England, was a classical scholar, and also devoted attention to the study of music. He assisted in the musical portion of the services at the first Roman Catholic church erected in Ballarat. In subsequent years Mr. Lake assisted in the formation of several musical organisations in Ballarat, including the Philarmonic Society. He was a member of the choir at St. Patrick's Cathedral for about 50 years, and frequently acted as conductor. He also acted as probation officer for the Government in the city of Ballarat. The death of Mr. Lake was referred to at St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday, and the Dead March was played by the organist (Mr. Hautric West). Deceased leaves a widow and a family of five.

See also, "DEATH OF MR. JOHN LAKE", Advocate [Melbourne, VIC] (28 January 1911), 22

LALANNE, Felix (Felix LALANNE; Mons. LALANNE)

Circus and equestrian performer, acrobat, tight-rope dancer

Married (? common law) Anna DALLE CASE, by c. 1853
Arrived Hobart, TAS, 5/7 January 1854 (per Walter Scott, from Mauritius, 30 November 1853)
Departed NSW, after June 1857 (for India)
Died Madras, India, 30 August 1857, aged "37"

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], Freeman's Journal [Dublin, Ireland] (24 March 1853), 1

(PAYWALL)

FRANCONI'S CIRQUE IMPERIAL DE FRANCE,
MUSIC HALL, LOWER ABBEY-STREET, DUBLIN . . .
Mons. BASTIEN FRANCONI, Proprietor . . .
WILL OPEN on EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1853 . . .
Among the Celebrated Artistes of the Company are Mons. and Madame Lalanne . . .

Return of the arrival at the port of Hobart Town of the barque Walter Scott, 5 January 1854, from Mauritius; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:417774; MB2/39/1/17 P385

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PASSENGERS. CABIN / Mr. F. Lanne . . . Mrs. Dallecase, Child & Servant . . .

"DANCING", The Courier [Hobart, TAS] (19 January 1854), 2

Madame Anna Dalle Casse has made arrangements to give lessons in the accomplishment of dancing, and will attend private residences if required.
TO THE FASHIONABLE WORLD. - It may be useful to the subscribers of the Courier to inform them that M. Lalanne, the French equestrian, proposes to teach ladies and gentlemen the noble art of horsemanship in five and twenty easy lessons.

Index of births, VIC, 1856/11323; Public Record Office Victoria

LALANNE / Anna Ritta / [mother's name at birth] Anna Ritta DELIMA / [father] Felix / [registered at] Geelong

"CREMORNE. To the Editor of . . .", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 December 1856), 6

Sir, - Perceiving in your issue of yesterday a letter signed a "Lawyer," relative to the ascent of Madame Dallcasse and M. Lalanne, that is to take place this evening, Madame Dallcasse begs to assure the public that she has every confidence in performing the above feat, and no one need apprehend any danger arising from such an exhibition, she having accomplished the same fifteen years ago at the Victoria Theatre, Sydney, and also at the Cape of Good Hope six years since.
The same performances having been executed in London and Paris, also the principal cities and courts of Europe, Madame Dallecase, therefore, cannot see why the people should be debarred witnessing the above grand performances.
A. R. DALLCASSE.
Cremorne Gardens, December 9th 1856.

ASSOCIATIONS: Cremorne Gardens (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], Empire [Sydney, NSW (9 June 1857), 1

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH -
Re-engagement of Madame DALLECASE, Monsieur LALANNE,
Messrs. DHERANG and STEBBING, and Monsieur EUGENE, for THREE NIGHTS MORE!! . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Dherang (circus performer); Francis John Stebbing (circus performer); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

Burials at Madras, 1857; British Library, British India Office, deaths and burials, N-2-38, page 426

(PAYWALL)

[Died] 30th August 1757 / Cholera / Felix / Lynan [sic] / 37 years / Equestrian / [buried] 31st August 1857

Burials at Madras, 1857; British Library, British India Office, deaths and burials, N-2-38, page 473

(PAYWALL)

[Died] 21st December 1857 / Teething / Anna Maria / La Lanne / 1 year & 5 months / Daughter of Felix La Lanne / Artist / [buried] 21st December 1857

"'JENKINS' IN CALCUTTA", Allen's Indian Mail (29 November 1858), 6

(PAYWALL)

The ball given by Rajah Radakant Babadoor on Friday last, in joint commemoration of the re-capture of Delhi, the relief of Lucknow, and the advent of Her Majesty's Government in India, went off with great eclat . . . Madame Lalanne and her two little sons were engaged for the occasion. They played their parts remarkably well on the tight-rope and the platform . . .

LAMAR, Monsieur de (Monsieur de LAMAR; Mons. de LAMAR; Mr. de LAMAR)

Musician, vocalist, pianist, professor of the pianoforte and singing

Active Sydney, NSW, August to October 1850

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Documentation:

? A list of aliens arrived per Albion, at the port of London, 8 May 1850, from Boulogne; UK National Archives, PRO FO 83/21-22

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. . . Mr. Lamar / Voyageur / à Paris . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (5 August 1850), 1

MR. STANLEY'S GRAND CONCERT OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC,
IN THE SALOON OF THE ROYAL HOTEL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9th, 1850 . . .
MR. STANLEY . . . shall have the honour of introducing to his patrons a gentleman (Mons. Longchamp) whose performance on the patent Boehm Flute, an instrument hitherto unknown in this colony, he has no doubt will afford them the same gratification as has been hitherto experienced by all who have heard him.
Mr. Stanley . . . will also be assisted by Miss Sara Flower, Madame Carandini,
Monsieur De Lamar, (lately from Paris, pupil of Bandevali, Martelli, &c.)
Mr. Waller, and Mr. Baly . . .
PROGRAMME. PART 1 . . .
[2] Madrigal, "Down in a Flowery Vale," composed by Constantius Festa, Anno Domini, 1542, Madame Carandini, Miss Sara Flower, Monsieur De Lamar, Mr. Waller, and Mr. Stanley . . .
[7] Romanza, "Una furtivi lagrima" (from L'Elisir D'Amore) . . . Monsieur De Lamar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS (Sydney): William Stanley (pianist); Jean François Lonchamp (flute); Sara Flower (vocalist); Maria Carandini (vocalist); James Waller (vocalist); Edward Baly (flute); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

ASSOCIATIONS (Europe): (vocalist);

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 August 1850), 1

MONSIEUR DE LAMAR, FROM PARIS.
Pupil of Banderali, Stoepel, Turina, Martelli, &c.,
PROFESSOR OF PIANO AND SINGING, In the Italian style,
And of the French, Italian, and Spanish Languages.
TERMS: For Music, £5 5 0 per quarter, Two lessons a week.
Two lessons Languages, £3 3 0 do. do.
Address at Grocott's Music Saloon, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Turner Grocott (musicseller)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 September 1850), 1

A GOOD SHILLING'S WORTH. GROCOTT'S CONCERT will be held
TO-MORROW EVENING, at the ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
The services of Mrs. Guerin, Messrs. Howson,
Monsieur Longchamp, Monsieur De Lamar,
Mr. Stanley, pianist, and others, have been secured.
The following PROGRAMME will convince the most sceptical that the bill of fare offered is well worth the amount named: . . .
6. Aria Italian - La Pastorelle. - Rossini, Mons. De Lamar . . .
8. Double Duet on two pianofortes, being 1st and 2nd Prizes in Grocott's Art Union, never before attempted in the colony, Mr. Stanley, F. Howson, J. Howson, and Mons. De Lamar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Theodosia Guerin (vocalist); Frank Howson (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (21 October 1850), 1

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT. MISS SARA FLOWER and MADAME CARANDINI
take this opportunity of informing their numerous subscribers that their First Concert will positively take place on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 . . .
PROGRAMME. PART 1 . . . 6. Aria - Vivi tu - Mr. De Lamar, Donizetti . . .
PART 2 . . . 2. Quintetto, from the Opera of Sonnambula - Miss Sara Flower, Mr. J. Howson, Mad. Carandini, Mr. De Lamar, and Mr. F. Howson - Bellini . . .
9. Ballad - In this old Chair - Mr. De Lamar - Balfe . . .

LAMB, John (John LAMB; J. LAMB; Mr. LAMB; Jack LAMB)

Hornpipe dancer, barber, sly-grog seller, hotel keeper, farmer, ship owner, sportsman, horse breeder, gambler, card-sharp, billiards player, convict, emancipist

Born Worcestershire, England, c. 1806
Convicted Dublin, Ireland, 29 October 1828 (transporation 7 years)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 4 November 1829 (convict per Guildford, from England, 12 July)
Married Catherine BAILEY (widow BRITTON), St. James's church, Melbourne, NSW (VIC), 23 July 1840
Died Adelaide, SA, 22 March 1881, aged "76/77" [sic]

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DISAMBIGUATION: (NSW politician); George Lamb (mariner, captain of )

Documentation:

"COLLEGE-STREET POLICE-OFFICE", Saunders's News-Letter [Dublin, Ireland] (15 October 1828), 1

(PAWYALL)

Three persons, of an extremely respectable appearance, were brought before the Magistrates of this office yesterday, under the following circumstances: - It appeared, from the statement of a gentleman named Greenwood, that he had gone to the Pit of the Theatre-Royal on Monday evening last, accompanied by gentleman named Bradshaw, and was sitting quietly enjoying the performance, when one of this party, named John Lamb, stood up in the seat immediately before him, and completely obstructed his view of what was going forward. Mr. G. requested him to sit down, which he having refused, the other pulled him off, and was almost immediately pressed closely by several persons, some or one of whom took from his person a pocket-book containing a 20l. bank post bill. Mr. G., conceiving that Lamb might have some connexion with the parties who had robbed him of his pocket-book, procured the assistance of Peace-officer Gallogly, who apprehended and brought him to Fleet-street watch-house. On his arrest he staled that he lodged at the Hibernia Hotel, in Dawson-street, but afterwards admitted that his residence was in North Earl-street. He also stated that was a native of Hull, and that he had arrived from England about a week before. He positively denied having had any person with him at the Theatre. On searching his person the officer found seven bank notes, a half sovereign, a silver watch and a gold seal. Gallogly, accompanied by Mr. Greenwood, and Mr. Bradshaw, afterwards repaired to the house in North Earl-street, where Lamb had stated that he lodged, and on knocking, were ushered up into a very elegant suite of apartments, where the officer met a man named Stephenson . . . The officer then proceeded to search the bed-room in which Stephenson and Lamb slept, where he found in their traveiling bags a very costly assortment of wearing apparel, two silver, and one gold watch, and a silver snuff-box, which a gentleman, named Fitzgerald, afterwards proved to have been stolen from him in the Theatre, between six and seven o'clock on the evening of Mr. G.'s visit to that place. On their examination they, of course, did not admit any thing, and informations were accordingly directed to be taken againt them . . .

"SESSIONS COURT. CONVICTION OF TWO ENGLISH PICKPOCKETSSaunders's News-Letter (29 October 1828), 1-2

(PAYWALL)

The trial of John Lamb, John Stephenson, and John Williams, the three perrons from the other side of the Channel, who were imprisoned a charge of picking pockets in the Theatre Royal, having been first fixed for yesterday morning, the Court was extremely crowded at an early hour . . .

"SESSIONS COURT. SECOND TRIAL OF THE ENGLISH PICKPOCKETS", Saunders's News-Letter (30 October 1828), 2

(PAYWALL)

The trial of Lamb, Stephenson, and Williams, for picking the pocket of Mr. George Grimwood of a 20l. bank post-bill, came on at eleven o'clock yesterday morning before a new Jury. The prisoners did not challenge. We are spared the necessity of recapitulating the evidence given on this trial, it being in all its parts exactly the same the testimony adduced to sustain the indictment under which they were tried on the preceding day. The trial concluded at three o'clock, after which the Recorder addressed most able charge to the Jury, who retired for about half an hour, and brought in a verdict of guilty against all the prisoners . . . The prisoners were then called up, and the Recorder addressed them in nearly the following words: - John Lamb, John Stephenson, and John Williams, you have been convicted, after a most patient investigation, of a crime of a most serious nature . . . The sentence of the Court is, that vou be severally transported for seven years . . .

List of convicts per Guildford, 1829; State Records Authgority of NSW, NRS 12188, 4/4014

(PAYWALL)

No. 152 / Lamb John / [age] 22 / [read and write] / Prot. /
C 40/93 26 months in irons & 2 months mill /
[native place] Worcester / Chemist /
[offence] Pick'g pockets / City Dublin / 29 Oct'r 1828 / 7 years / [no former sentences] /
5 ft 10 1/2 in . . .

NSW convict muaster, 1837; UK National Archives, HO10/34

(PAYWALL)

Lamb John / [age] 29 / Guilford / 1829 / Ticket of Leave

[Advertisement], Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (27 October 1838), 1

HAIR DRESSER. J. LAMB, Hair Dresser,
Collins-lane, adjacent to the Royal Highlander.
Private Families attended on at shortest notice.
Melbourne, October 24, 1838.

Certificate of freedom, 40/93, 9 January 1840; State Records Authgority of NSW, NRS 12210

(PAYWALL)

Prisoner's No. - 29/2/58 / John Lamb / Ship - Guildford 8 / . . . 1829
Native place - Worcester / Trade - Chemist / . . . Trial - City of Dublin / 29 October 1828 / Seven Years
Year of Birth - 1807 / 5 ft 10 1/2 inches . . .
Served three sentences of twelve months each in an ironed gang

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . . . QUICK WORK", Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (27 July 1840), 2

Married, on Thursday [23 July], by special license, at St. James's Church, Melbourne, Mr. John Lamb, to Catherine, widow of Mr. Steven Britton, who died on the 9th of this month.

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (4 October 1849), 1

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE. MR. LAZAR'S BENEFIT.
On Thursday, October 4th, 1849, UPON which occasion
Mr. Coppin will appear as John Forrester in the drama of THE JEWESS.
Song - Mrs. Richards.
Hornpipe - Mr. J. Lamb (his first and only appearance) . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); George Coppin (actor); Dorothea Richards (vocalist); New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (6 March 1850), 2

Horses, Cattle, Farming Implements, &c., &c.
To be Sold by Auction . . . ON Friday, 8th March instant, at Taranga Farm,
the residence of Mr John Lamb, and situated at McLaren Vale, near the Horse Shoe,
the whole of the Live Stock, Fanning Implements, &c. . . .
without reserve, the Proprietor being about to leave for California . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (25 March 1850), 1

THIS EVENING. NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE.
MR. J. LAZAR . . . his BENEFIT NIGHT . . .
Mr. Coppin will appear, and Mr. J. Lamb will dance a hornpipe, positively for this night only . . .

"THE THEATRE", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal [Adelaide, SA] (30 March 1850), 3

On Monday, night last, Mr. Lazar, on the occasion of his benefit, produced the fine musical drama of the Slave to a crowded house - the pit being literally crammed, and the boxes well filled with ladies and gentlemen . . . We cannot, however, close the notice of a performance which gave such general satisfaction, without awarding to Mrs. Richards the mede of praise to which she is entitled for her sweet song, "the Lass of Gowrie," and to Mr. John Lamb for the unlooked-for agility with which he used his legs in Blancher's hornpipe, previous to dancing off to California in the Broadaxe.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", South Australian (9 April 1850), 2

April 5 - The brig Broadaxe, 136 tons, J. Lamb, for Tahiti and Calfornia. Passengers - Mrs. Lamb mid daughter, Mr. Kirby and wife, in the cabin; and 47 in the steerage, besides children.

See also, "SUPREME COURT - CIVIL SIDE. Wednesday, 12th June. VENN v. BAYLES", South Australian Register (13 June 1850), 3

"LYNCH LAW IN CALIFORNIA", Adelaide Times (9 November 1850), 1

A report was freely circulated about town on Monday, that Mr. John Lamb, better known as "Jack Lamb," who it will be remembered left for California by the Brodaxe, had been "Lynched" somewhere in the neighbourhood of the gold region, by being summarily deprived of his ears. The cause, as we were informed, was a dispute in connection with a gambling-house transaction. We give the rumour as it has transpiretli without vouching for its truth; although we were assured by our informant, that there was no doubt at all about it.

"JACK LAMB." - A correspondent wishes us to contradict the report of Jack Lamb's ears being cut off in California; and we can hardly do less than say that such a request has been made, but if they have not been cut off, they soon will, or Jack Lamb will not meet with his desert.

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (23 April 1861), 2

The Melbourne correspondent of the Geelong Chronicle has the following: - A rather interesting case is now being tried in the Supreme Court, wherein "Jack Lamb," of sporting notoriety, is the plaintiff, and Mr. Henry Miller, money changer, broker, insurance projector, chairman, member of Parliament, universally beloved, and so forth, is defendant. As an instance of what may turn up in Victoria, the circumstances may be briefly worth referring to. In 1843, Lamb borrowed from Miller, at the trifling interest of 20 per cent., a sum of £50, for which he gave promissory notes, and a mortgage upon property in Pentridge, containing about 5 acres of land. In 1845, seeking "fresh fields and pastures new," the Lamb sought Adelaide, and remained till 1850, where hearing the astounding news of Californian greatness, he transferred his fleece to that more extended world of speculations, and after some years went home to London. Meanwhile Miller, unadvised of his errant debtor's peregrinations, jumped to the conclusion that he had gone to the universal bourne, and under that pleasing delusion disposed of the "little lot at Pentridge," and strong in the integrity of his action, and under the buckler of men's conscia recti, quietly pocketed the proceeds. But lo! the diggings came, and all property, not excepting the Pentridge lot, increased a hundred fold, and Lamb, who was then it appears in London, grew suddenly interested in Pentridge, and intensely anxious about the little mortgage and failing to receive from Miller, - who no doubt looked upon Lamb's living as an anachronism, not to be countenanced, any satisfactory explanation, hied him to Melbourne, where he appeared to Miller in 1860, like another Banqno, who came "to trouble joy." Thus after an absence of nearly twenty years, without correspondence, the debtor and creditor stood anxiously face to face! . . . Lamb's claim is £5000, that being the supposed value of the land.

Admissions, Adelaide Hospital, 19 October 1878; State Records of South Australia, GRG78/49

(PAYWALL)

No. 1957 / Lamb John / Brown St. / [age] 73 / [admitted] [19 October 1878] / [discharged] [23 December 1878] / Tertiary Syphillis /
[born] Worcestershire / [arrived in Colony] Overland from Victoria / 33 years in colony [i.e. 1845] / 66 days in hospital

"DEATHS", Evening Journal [Adelaide, SA] (24 March 1881), 2

LAMB. - On the 22nd March, at Burlington-place, Adelaide, John Lamb, aged 77 years. Melbourne and Aubrey [sic] papers please copy.

"THE CHRONICLES OF EARLY MELBOURNE . . . NEW SERIES. BY GARRYOWEN. CHAPTER XXXIV", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (31 December 1884), 3

. . . In the chapter on journalism (to appear shortly) reference is made to the advertisements published in the Advertiser and early numbers of the Gazette and Patriot. The town was very limited, the population small and sparse, and trade and commerce inconsiderable, until the close of 1838, when the settlement began to make way. At first the advertising notices were principally devoted to announcements from storekeepers (as sellers wholesale and retail were then styled), Fawkner's Hotel, and two or three shipping agents; but gradually the area was enlarged, and one by one new arrivals popped into print and put forth their claims for public patronage. The first of the Barber fraternity (no doubt there were other shavers before him) opened shop (24th October, 1838) as "John Lamb, hairdresser, in Collins' Lane, near the Royal Highlander," and intimates as an inducement to employ him, "private families attended on the shortest notice." This Lamb, by no means as childishly sheepish as his name might imply, in course of time cut his connection with the painted pole, and took to billiards and grog-selling. As "Jack Lamb" he was well known on the early turf, was once the landlord of the Albion Hotel, in Bourke street, and as a billiard player his brand was A1 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: ("Garryowen")

LAMB, Robert (Robert LAMB; R. LAMB; Mr. LAMB)

Musical instrument maker, pianoforte maker, tuner, and repairer

Active Melbourne, VIC, c. 1858-60

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DISAMBIGUATION: Robert Lamb (mining manager of Ballarat)

Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (9 September 1858), 1

THOMAS EMERAY, tuner, from London, - call on Robert Lamb, Ivy Cottage, Church-street, Little Collins-street west.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (11 March 1859), 3

THOMAS EMERY, late of Dalmaine's Pianoforte Factory, London, - Robert Lamb wishes to hear from you. Address office of this paper, Market-square.

[Advertisement], The Argus (14 April 1859), 3

ROBERT LAMB and Co., Pianoforte Manufacturers (from Broadwood and Son's, London),
75 Spring-street, Melbourne, have just received a consignment of first-class
PIANOFORTES, by Broadwood and other celebrated London makers,
possessing all recent improvements, which for purity and beauty of tone are unrivalled.
Pianofortes tuned by a first-class tuner.
Repairs executed with neatness and despatch.
Prices very moderately.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Broadwood and Sons (London pianoforte makers)

"SHIPPING . . . IMPORTS", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (8 July 1859), 4

July 7 - Donald McKay, from Liverpool . . . 1 piano, R. Lamb . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (30 July 1859), 7

FOR SALE, PIANOFORTES, made up in colonial woods, at Robert Lamb's, 75 Spring-street.

"SHIPPING . . . IMPORTS", The Age (10 October 1859), 4

October 9 - Zambesa, from Liverpool . . . 2 cases pianos, R. Lamb . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . IMPORTS - JANUARY 23", The Argus (24 January 1860), 4

Southampton, from London . . . 2 cases pianos, Robert L. Lamb . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus (19 December 1872), 2

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 . . . On the Premises,
4 Ireland-street near Hawke-street, WEST MELBOURNE,
Useful and Well kept HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COTTAGE PIANO . . .
Rosewood cottage piano, by Robert Lamb . . .

"BYGONE DAYS . . . Australian Pianos", The Argus (23 September 1939), 15

. . . As early as 1860 . . . the Melbourne Directory lists Robert Lamb, of 71 Spring street, as a "pianoforte maker" . . .

LAMBERT, Harry (Harry LAMBERT; H. LAMBERT; Mr. LAMBERT)

Actor, comedian, theatrical manager, publican

Born Camberwell, Surrey, England, 2 April 1829; baptised St. Giles, Camberwell, 25 December 1829; son of William Gilchrist LAMBERT and Sarah HILLIER
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 23 June 1839 (per Seppings, from London, 12 March, with parents)
Married Harriet JONES ("Mrs. KNOWLES"), Adelaide, SA, 26 April 1848
Died Adelaide, SA, 16 November 1854

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LAMBERT, Harriet (Mrs. Harry LAMBERT; Mrs. LAMBERT) - See main page Harriet JONES

Actor, vocalist

Born c. 1800
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 25 November 1825 (free per Mountaineer, from Plymouth, 25 April)
Married [2] Harry LAMBERT, Adelaide, SA, 26 April 1848
Died Glenelg, SA, 6 February 1871, aged "71"

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Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of Camberwell in the county of Surrey in the year 1829; register 1829-38, page 14; London Metropolitan Archives, P73/GIS/006

(PAYWALL)

No. 106 / 25th December [1829] / Born 2nd Apr. [1829] / Harry Son of / William Gilchrist & Sarah / Lambert / Camberwell / Gentleman . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (1800-1862) and (1799-1862) married at St. Mary, Newington, Surrey, on 28 May 1825

Adelaide, SA (23 June 1839 to 17 October 1848):

[Advertisement], South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (11 July 1848), 3

New Queen's Theatre.
MR. W. G. LAMBERTS BENEFIT. THURSDAY, THE 13TH JULY, 1848 . . .
On which occasion he trusts that the pieces he has selected
will give that satisfaction to his supporters, and the public, it has ever been his study to accomplish . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: New Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue); this appears to indicate that W. G. Lambert, Harry father, an Adelaide auctioneer, was also involved in the management of the theatre

"Local News", South Australian (11 July 1838), 3

We see that Mr. Lambert is to take a benefit at the Queen's Theatre on Thursday evening . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", South Australian (20 October 1848), 2

October 17 . . . The schooner Timbo, 123 tons, Griffiths, for Hobart Town. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Lambert . . .

Hobart, VDL (TAS) (2 November 1848 to 23 May 1849):

"Shipping Intelligence", Colonial Times [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (3 November 1848), 2

November 2. - Timbo, schooner, Griffiths, from Adelaide the 20th September [sic. October], with a general cargo. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Lambert . . .

"LOCAL", The Courier [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (18 November 1848), 2

THE VICTORIA THEATRE re-opens under the proprietorship of Mr. Radford on Monday evening next [20 November]. "Jacob Faithful," adapted from Marryat's Novel, and "One Hour," or the "Carnival Ball," are the pieces of the evening. Miss Howard, the "infant prodigy, and Mr. and Mrs. Lambert (new arrivals) will appear. Mr. Young has assumed the responsibilities of the stage management, and with Mrs. Young will dance the "Double Kracovienne" and "Tarantella." Mrs. Lambert will sing "Kathleen Mavourneen." Previous to the rising of the curtain the National Anthem will be sung by the company.

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Avis Radford (proprietor); Louisa Howard (actor, dancer); Charles and Jane Young (actors, dancers); Royal Victoria Theatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], The Courier (2 December 1848), 2 supplement

RADFORD'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. GREAT ATTRACTION!! . . .
Mrs. LAMBERT (from the Theatres Royal Sydney and Adelaide) will make their second appearance . . .
THIS EVENING, TUESDAY, 14th November . . .
The whole to conclude with Pocock's National
Drama of ROB ROY MACGREGOR Or Auld Lang Syne.
Rashleigh Osbaldiston - Mr. Lambert.
Rob Roy Macgregor Campbell - Mr. Stubbs.
Bailie Nicol Jarvie - Mr. Jordan.
Saunders Wylie (his first appearance) - Mr. Bragg.
Diana Vernon (with songs) - Mrs. Lambert.
Martha - Mrs. Stubbs.
Mattie - Mrs. Howard.
Helen Macgregor - Mrs. Thomson.
N.B. To give due effect to the choruses, processions, &c.,
the Orchestra on this occasion will be considerably augmented . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gibson and Hannah Stubbs (actors); Richard Jordan (actor); Philip George Bragg (actor); Amy Howard (actor); Martha Thomson (actor); Royal Amphitheatre (Hobart venue)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (27 March 1849), 1

Royal Albert Theatre.
MRS. LAMBERT'S BENEFIT. THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), MARCH 27,
The Entertainments will commence with THE JEWESS; OR, THE DREAM OF FATE.
THE INTERLUDE WILL CONSIST OF
Medley Dance, Mr. Buckingham.
SONG - MRS. LAMBERT.
[REDACTED] Melody - Mr. Meadows.
DOUBLE HORNPIPE, MR and MRS. LAMBERT . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Buckingham (dancer); George Meadows (vocalist); Royal Albert Theatre (Hobart venue)

"MR. AND MRS. LAMBERT", Colonial Times (15 May 1849), 3

These theatricals take their farewell benefit at the Albert Theatre, this evening, and it is to be hoped they will be rewarded by a good attendance.

"ALBERT THEATRE", The Hobart Town Advertiser (15 May 1849), 3

Mr. and Mrs Lambert will take a benefit at this little theatre this evening. The pieces selected are "Black Eyed Susan" and "Don Giovanni." A more attractive bill could not be put forth, and we trust the public will patronise them as they deserve.

Adelaide, SA (7 June 1849 to November 1854):

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (12 June 1849), 2

June 7 - The brig Dorset, 82 tons, Walsh, from Hobart Town [23 May]. Passengers - Mrs. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert.

"WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE . . . THEATRE", Adelaide Times (18 June 1849), 3

Mr. and Mrs. Lambert (late Mrs. Oliffe) have made their debut on the Adelaide boards again, for the first time on Thursday night. Mrs. Lambert, if any thing, has improved during her absence. She acted Margaret of Burgundy admirably, amid the continued plaudits of the audience. Her good acting seemed to have improvingly animated the rest of the company. Mr. Lazar, in particular, shewed what he was capable of accomplishing when well supported. The performances of the evening in general went off with far more vigour and eclat than they have done for some time past, and the house was considerably crowded. The addition of Mrs. Lambert to the corps dramatique is certainly a good acquisition, and her uniform favour with the playgoing public augurs well for the increased success of the establishment, under the judicious auspices of the manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager)

[Advertisement], South Australian (28 December 1849), 3

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), December 28, will be presented a
Grand Original Comic Pantomime, written expressly for the Theatre, called
THE FAIRY OF THE GOLDEN REGIONS; Or, Harlequin at California.
The scenery painted by Mr. Opie, the tricks and transformations by Messrs. Lindon and Douglass.
Peppernose Bang - Mr. Coppin
Hiram Dodge - Mr. Lazar
Harlequin - Mr. Lambert
Clown - Mr. Douglass
Pantaloon - Mr. Lindon
Sprite - Mr. Strickland (from the Surrey Theatre)
Columbine - Miss Lazar . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Coppin (actor); Edward Andrew Opie (scenery painter); James Augustus Douglass (actor); James Lindon (actor); Rachel Lazar (dancer, actor); Christmas pantomime (general)

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", South Australian Register (29 December 1849), 3

"'Tis not in mortals to command success," but few deserve it more than that indefatigable caterer for public amusement, Lazar, who, notwithstanding the bustle consequent on the frequent change of performances during Morton King's engagement, has found time to get up a very effective Christmas Pantomime, which, in addition to the attractions of that greatest of all juvenile treats, recommends itself to the notice of children of larger growth by its reference to the "yellow fever" now so rife, and its adoption of the name of "California" - that land whose rich reality, overrate it as they may, exceeds all former treasure fields, as Peru surpassed Pactolus. Of the introduction we cannot say very much; it had some wit, and a great deal of impertinence that passed for wit with the pittites, in it. Coppin and Lazar hit off amusingly two stage Yankees, and Miss Lazar played cleverly Miss Marshall, from Adelaide, who, in the rough course of true love, is transformed into the most sylph-like of Columbines. Her performance throughout gave unmingled satisfaction to all except the discerning few, who grieved to see an actress of such ability compelled, through the paucity of the company, to play in a pantomime. After the transformations, the fun, as usual, grew fast and furious. Mr. H. Lambert's was a difficult task to compete (as Harlequin) with such an accomplished danseuse as Miss Lazar. He, however, acquitted himself tolerable well, considering it was his first attempt at the party coloured hero of the wooden sword. We are pleased to have an opportunity of naming him with even "faint praise," and were tempted to exclaim, on witneesing his success, "Motley's your only wear" . . . On the whole, we consider "Harlequin California" the best pantomime we have seen in South Australia . . .

"LOCAL INTELLIGENCE", Adelaide Times (31 December 1849), 3

The enterprising manager of this establishment has added considerably to its attractions by the introduction of a new Pantomime, entitled "Harlequin California," which was successfully performed nearly every night last week . . . The principal characters were of course sustained by the loading actors in their usual racy style; and even many of the junior members "out did themselves." In the Pantomime, Mr. Lambert for so young a hand, in this description of acting, did wonders, and showed a capacity of improving and agility of limbs, of which his previously rather stiff performances had given no indication . . .

"LOCAL NEWS . . . THE THEATRE", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (30 March 1850), 3

On Monday, night last, Mr. Lazar, on the occasion of his benefit, produced the fine musical drama of the Slave to a crowded house - the pit being literally crammed, and the boxes well filled with ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Lazar played Gambia the Slave . . . Of Mr. Coppin as Fogrum, it is unnecessaiy to say more than that the character was well-suited to his matchless notions of the ridiculous. The minor characters were as well sustained as could be expected . . . but Mr. Lambert had no notion of the character of the cunning, dashing, well-bred swindler, Matthew Sharpset . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (8 May 1850), 2

NEW QUEEN'S THEATRE Will open for a short season
(in consequence of the Government Offices occupying the premises intended for the New Theatre).
TO-MORROW Evening Thursday, May 9 . . .
Nautical Hornpipe - Mr. Lambert . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Victoria Theatre (intended "new theatre")

[Advertisement], South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (18 January 1851), 2

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Open every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Proprietors, Messrs LAZAR and COPPIN . . . THIS EVENING, Saturday, January 18, 1851 . . .
Hornpipe, Mr. Lambert . . .

"LOCAL NEWS", South Australian (1 April 1851), 3

Last Wednesday evening Mr. Morton King appeared in single acts of five different plays, and wound up with Sylvester Daggerwood . . . Of the other performers, we may mention with approbation . . . Mr. Moore, under whose management, the overtures were given in admirable style, and Mr. Lambert, who danced a famous hornpipe between two of the pieces . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Morton King (actor); Andrew Moore (leader, violinist)

"OPENING OF THE THEATRE", Adelaide Times (13 June 1853), 2

The Theatre will be opened for the season on Thursday evening next, under the management of Mr. H. Lambert. We have not the list of the company before us, but it is certain, that if this place of entertainment is respectably conduced, the speculation will be a good one. Mr. Lambert is an established favourite, and he and his talented wife are a host in themselves. The performances will, of course, be announced in the ordinary manner in a day or two.

"VICTORIA THEATRE", South Australian Register (21 June 1853), 3

This spacious and elegant place of entertainment is just opened under new, and apparently vigorous management. It was well attended last evening, and respectably conducted. The first piece, Sarah the Jewess, was most favourably received, the acting of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert and the other members of the corps eliciting frequent marks of approbation . . .

"DIED", South Australian Register (17 November 1854), 2

On the 16th instant, Mr. Harry Lambert, of Port Adelaide, son of Mr. W. G. Lambert, at his residence, Franklin-street.

"QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE BENCH OF MAGISTRATES. Monday, December 11 . . . ", Adelaide Times (12 December 1854), 3

. . . the following transfers of licences were granted: . . . The White Horse Cellar, from Mrs. Harriet Lambert, as administratrix of Harry Lambert, deceased, to John Cave . . .

"EARLY DAYS IN ADELAIDE. MEMORIES OF LONG AGO (By J. S. Lawson)", The Advertiser [Adelaide, SA] (14 March 1916), 9

I was born in Adelaide in 1841, and I think I am the oldest surviving South Australian native. My father kept a store in Hindley-street, and in Adelaide I spent my boyhood . . . The first theatre I remember attending was situated at the rear of Dr. Mayo's residence, and it was managed by a Mr. Douglas. After the Theatre Royal was built I witnessed the acting of the Hon. George Coppin, and Mr. Sam Lazar [sic, John]. They were clever comedians . . . Another actor of note was Mr. Harry Lambert, who was associated with a clever young actress, named Miss Olive [sic, Oliffe]. A clown from the circus made a bet that he would ride in a carriage drawn by 30 cats, down Hindley-street. He had a carriage made with a hole through the bottom so that he was able to propel it with his feet. He won the bet, but some of the cats died before he reached his journey's end. It was a wonder the police did not proceed against him on a charge of cruelty to animals . . .

LAMBERT, Joseph Charles (Joseph Charles LAMBERT; J. C. LAMBERT; Mr. LAMBERT)

Actor, theatrical manager

Born Wells next the sea, Norfolk, England, 24 May 1804; baptised 29 May 1804; son of Joseph LAMBERT and Mary WRIGHT
Married Marian WRIGHT, Newmarket All Saints, Cambridgeshire, 6 January 1832
Arrived [1] Melbourne, VIC, 19 December 1854 (per Earl of Eglinton, from Greenock, 24 September)
Departed [1] Sydney, NSW, 12 April 1860 (per Aloe, for London)
Arrived [2] Melbourne, VIC, 12 August 1861 (per King of Italy, from London, 2 May)
Departed [2] Melbourne, VIC, 21 March 1868 (per Reigate, for London)
Died Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, England, 29 April 1875, aged "70/71"

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LAMBERT, Marian (Marian WRIGHT; Mrs. J. C. LAMBERT; Mrs. M. LAMBERT; Mrs. LAMBERT)

Actor

Born c. 1800
Married Joseph Charles LAMBERT, Newmarket All Saints, Cambridgeshire, 6 January 1832
Arrived [1] Melbourne, VIC, 19 December 1854 (per Earl of Eglinton, from Greenock, 24 September)
Departed [1] Sydney, NSW, 12 April 1860 (per Aloe, for London)
Arrived [2] Melbourne, VIC, 29 May 1862 (per Aloe, from London, 14 February)
Departed [2] Melbourne, VIC, 21 March 1868 (per Reigate, for London)
Died Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, England, 8 October 1884, aged "84"

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Baptisms, Wells next the Sea, Norfolk, May 1804; register 1802-12; Norfolk Record Office, PD 679/7

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No. 37 / Lambert / Joseph Charles son of Joseph Lambert and Mary his wife (Wright Sp'r) was born May 24th, baptized May 29th 1804 . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Lambert and Mary Wright married at Wells next the Sea on 10 September 1795

Marriages solemnized in the parish of Newmarket in the county of Cambridge in the year 1832; register 1813-37, page 26; Suffolk Archives, FL609/4/5

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No. 77 / Joseph Charles Lambert a bachelor and Marian Wright a single woman were married in the church by Licence this [6 January 1832] . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (12 December 1854), 8

TO Theatrical Managers, &c. - Two eminent Comedians,
Mr. Lambert of the Theatres Royal, Drury-lane, Covent Garden, and Haymarket, London;
and Mr. Mungall, of the Theatres Royal, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee, are on their passage to Australia.
All managers of theatres desirous of entering into negotiations with the gentlemen will please address them to the care of
Mr. STANTON LAMBERT, at Richmond, near Sheedy's Royal Hotel.

ASSOCIATIONS: (elder brother; born Wells, Norfolk, 28 December 1798; arrived in Melbourne per , "plasterer, 49", with his wife and son; died Richmond, VIC, , aged "63");
John Mungall (actor)

Names and descriptions of passengers per Earl of Eglinton, from Greenock, 23 September 1854, for Melbourne, 19 December 1854; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . Joseph Charles Lambert / 44 [sic] / Comedian / English // Marion Lambert / 44 [sic] / - / English
John Chas. Mungall / 36 / Actor / Scotch . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED", The Argus (20 December 1854), 4

December 19. - Earl of Eglinton, ship, 1274 tons, James Simpson Hutton, from Greenock 24th September. Passengers - cabin . . . Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Messrs. . . . Mangall [sic] . . .

"SKETCHES IN SYDNEY. No. II. THE SYDNEY STAGE", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 November 1855), 3

. . . Mr. Lambert, if we remember rightly (our metropolitan reminiscences, alas! are growing somewhat dim), was an established Adelphi favourite. A Sydney favourite he most certainly is - in his histrionic monopoly of the oddities and the kindnesses and the cross cases of old age - crusty like old port. Who (without intending to be in the least disrespectful) could avoid speaking of him as "old Lambert;" or, if asked his age, would hesitate to say that he was getting on for eighty? . . .

"ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Sydney Morning Herald (6 December 1855), 4

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Under the direction and management of Mr. A. TORNING.
Mr. H. T. CRAVEN respectfully announces his benefit for
THIS EVENING, December 8th, on which occasion will be presented (third time in Sydney)
Mr. Craven's electro-biological burlesque extravaganza (now having an extraordinary and unprecedented run in London)
entitled ALONZO YE BRAVE AND YE FAYEE IMOGENE.
To be followed by song, "Yes, 'tis a spell," Mr. T. S. Bellair;
song, "My Pretty Jane," Mr. Stuart;
flag hornpipe, Mr. J. Mungall;
song, "'Twas Merry in the Hall," Mr. Lambert.
To be followed by the popular operatic drama entitled, MY DAUGHTER'S DEBUT.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Thornton Craven (actor); Thomas Smith Bellair (actor, vocalist); Richard Stewart (actor, vocalist); Royal Victoria Theatre (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: 'Twas merry in the hall (song in A Roland for an Oliver)

"THEATRE ROYAL", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (31 March 1857), 5

Last night was remarkable for the presentation of the celebrated comedy of "Paul Pry," and for the appearance of Mr. and Mrs Lambert, for the first time, on the boards of this theatre. The house, considering the counter attractions of Madame Bishop's concert, at the western extremity of the town, was exceedingly well attended, in all parts. Of Mr. Coppin's Paul Pry it is enough to say that seldom have any of that gentleman's ludicrous efforts been more entirely to the satisfaction of his audience, whom he contrived to keep in a roar each time that his made his appearance on the scene. Mr. Lambert will be remembered by many of our readers, as one of the best Adelphi notorieties, and one of the favourites among the galaxy of talent for which that theatre was once so remarkable. His acting is clever in conception, and vigorous and sustained throughout. He is always occupied with his part, and does not perpetually allow his attention to wander to his audience. His portraiture of the dogmatic but good-natured old Colonel, who not only "wants to have his own way, but likes to have his own way of getting it," was excellent. Mrs. Lambert was the Mrs. Subtle, and gave to the selfish scheming character a palpable existence . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); George Coppin (actor, manager); Theatre Royal (Melbourne venue)

[News], The Argus (13 January 1860), 5

Mr. J. C. Lambert, a gentleman whose histrionic reputation dates from the palmiest times of the old Adelphi Theatre, to go no further back, and who for more than three years past has, probably by general consent, been admitted to be the leading comedian on the Melbourne stage, took his farewell benefit last night on the boards of the Theatre Royal . . . The departure of so excellent an actor from amongst us will leave a gap in the Melbourne theatrical world which will not be easily supplied, and we have little doubt that in California, or in any other country to which he may proceed, Mr. Lambert will achieve a reputation fully as honourable as that which he earned in these colonies. At a future period of the evening the curtain arose, and Mr. Neild, on behalf of a few friends, presented Mr. Lambert with a small token of respect and regard, in the shape of a silver-mounted cup made from the egg of an emu, which Mr. Lambert suitably acknowledged.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Edward Neild (journalist)

"SHIPPING . . . CLEARANCES. APRIL 12", The Sydney Morning Herald (13 April 1860), 4

Alice, ship, 1023 loup, Captain Ferguson, for London. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Lambert . . .

"[Summary for Europe] MUSIC AND DRAMA", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (14 April 1860), 10

. . . Mr. J. C. Lambert has terminated a very successful engagement . . .

Names and descriptions of passengers per King of Italy, from London, 2 May 1861, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . J. C. Lambert / 45 [sic] . . .

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED . . . AUGUST 12", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 August 1861), 4

King of Italy, ship, 1,363 tons, Robert M. Norris, from London 8th May. Passengers - saloon: Messrs. J. D. Lambert [sic] . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (20 August 1861), 5

Mr. J. C. Lambert, one of the best comedians of modern days, re-appeared at the Theatre Royal last night, after an absence from Melbourne of nearly two years. During the interval Mr. Lambert has been performing with success in London, at Drury-lane. "The Country Squire," with Mr. Lambert as Squire Broadlands, and Mr. Hoskins as Horace Selwood, was capitally sustained yesterday evening. Mr Lambert's portraiture of the testy but generous and true-hearted English country gentleman was a performance deserving of a much larger audience than was present to witness it. Mr. Lambert explained the reason of his return at a much earlier period than he anticipated when leaving Melbourne, and the hearty shouts of welcome which followed his explanation must have assured him that he had not been forgotten during his absence. "The Three Musketeers" concluded the performance.

ASSOCIATIONS: William Hoskins (actor)

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . ARRIVED. MAY 29", The Argus (30 May 1862), 4

Aloe, ship, 1,028 tons, J. C. Ferguson, from London, February 14. Passengers - cabin: . . . Mrs. Lambert . . .

"THE THEATRE ROYAL", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (28 February 1868), 5

Mr. J. C. Lambert made his farewell appearance at the Theatre Royal last evening, to a house which was crowded in every part except the dress circle, which was very well filled. The programme submitted consisted of selections from "The Rivals," "Money," and "The School for Scandal." In these, Mr. Lambert sustained his old characters, and at the end of each he was greeted with the warmest applause of the audience. At the end of the farce of "A Model Husband," Mr. Lambert delivered the following address, during which he was frequently cheered: -
"Ladies and Gentlemen, - I am about to quit this world of mine for ever, to cross the footlights and come and live in your world . . . Permit me a parting word about my brother managers, with whom for the last twelve months I have been so intimately associated. I never thought to have drifted again into management, but there were such pressing reasons why this fine theatre should not be allowed to lose its prestige, and why it should not fall into incompetent hands, that I consented to become one of the co-partnership under which its affairs have lately been administered. I appeal to you to say whether we have managed the Theatre Royal satisfactorily, and whether we have not fulfilled the promises we made in the beginning of our career. We have not obtained a wonderful pecuniary success, but I think we have givon our patrons fair value for their money, and I am happy to think, at this moment, that the reputation and popularity of the theatre are as good as they have at any time been since it was opened, now nearly thirteen years ago. Let me ask you to continue to the managerial firm as it now exists at least an equal measure of your support. Its members are all known to you, and are, I am sure, greatly respected. I leave them with the most amicable feelings, and with the sincerest hopes that they will long retain their present position. I can assure you that in whatever manner I can forward their intorests in England, in the way of business negotiations, I shall be too happy to do so. And now, ladies and gentlemen, the old comedian who came among you in the vigor of his manhood, quits you in the strength and freshness of his commencing old age. He is not too old to work, and he thinks you will admit that he has not yet lost the trick of pleasing you; after so many years of laborious industry he wishes to rest and recruit himself, while yet he is capable of enjoying rest and recreation. I cannot tell you all the thanks with which my heart is so full. I have made many friends and experienced numberless kindnesses in Melbourne, and I would gladly acknowledge all these separately if time permitted . . .

Passenger list, per Reigate, from Melbourne, 21 March 1868, for London; Public Record Office Victoria

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Saloon . . . J. E. Lambert [sic] / 64 // Marian [Lambert] / 64 . . .

[News], The Argus (23 March 1868), 5

The Reigate, which sailed for London on Saturday afternoon, took among her other passengers our old friend and universal favourite, Mr. J. C. Lambert, who so lately bade adieu to the stage in this city, after forty-two years connexion with it. A large number of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert's private friends went on board to bid them good-bye, and the parting had in it something much more than an ordinary farewell to a public favourite; for Mr. Lambert has been as highly respected in his private relations as he has been admired for his great professional ability; and he will be missed as much for his sterling social qualities as for those high comedy powers that have long placed him foremost in a particular branch of his art. Mr. Lambert intends settling down for the rest of his life in his native town of Wells, in Norfolk. His autobiography and theatrical reminiscences will shortly be published in the columns of The Australasian, and with so varied and protracted an experience as his, it may be supposed that these memoirs will be full of interest.

"DIED", Bury and Norwich Post [England] (11 May 1875), 6

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On the 29th ult., at Wells-next-the-Sea, in his 71st year, J. C. Lambert, Esq.

"Deaths", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (28 June 1875), 1

LAMBERT. - On the 29th April, of heart disease, at his late residence, Buttland, Wells-next-sea, Norfolk, England, Joseph Charles Lambert, comedian, and late lessee of the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, in his 72nd year.

"DEATH OF MR. J. C. LAMBERT", The Argus (28 June 1875), 7

The mail brings the news of the death of that fine old actor of the too rapidly passing away high school of comedy, Mr. J. C. Lambert, which took place on the 30th April last, at his native place - Wells in Norfolk. Mr. Lambert it will be remembered took his farewell of the stage at the old Theatre Royal in this city on February 27, 1868, and sailed for England on the 22nd of the of following month. He had then been 42 years an actor and had made a first class reputation in the old country, in the United States, and in this colony where he arrived about 20 years ago. Since his return to England he had resided at his native town and for some time he enjoyed good health, his letters to friends in this city being of the most cheerful and assuring kind. But for many months prior to his death he had, we understand, been confined to his bed from rheumatism, and he finally sank from heart disease. This affection he was under the impression was originally caused by an accident, for in a letter received from him about a month ago by a relative in this colony, he said his medical attendant had informed him he was suffering from heart disease, and "Strange to say," he remarks, "it originated at the old Royal years ago, I was playing in a drama called 'Fazio', the part of a miser. I had placed in my doublet for concealment a bag of gold (pebbles) just over the region of the heart, when Henry Edwards came up to me and in a kind and playful manner said, 'My dear old friend, how are you,' at the same time striking me directly on the pebbles, driving them right on to the heart. I nearly fainted and ever afterwards suffered great pain." In the same letter he says that for two years he had been, with slight intervals, very ill. As an actor of old men's parts, Mr. Lambert had no rival in this part of the world. He had studied his art at a time when actors graduated in their profession, and did not, as now they too often do, leap at a bound into foremost places. His acting was distinguished by remarkable finish and naturalness. He was most fastidious in the employment of characteristic details, and yet he never sacrificed dramatic breadth to over elaboration. His humour was perfect and his power of facial expressions wonderful in its intensity. As Sir Peter Teazle, Sir Anthony Absolute, Sir John Vesey, and parts of a like kind he was inimitable, and in characters of which Dogberry is the type he was equally at home. No actor was ever a greater favourite than he in his own line, and none was over more deservedly respected in private life. The whole public were his friends. During the last 12 months of his residence in this colony he was joint lessee of the Theatre Royal, being one of the five who undertook its management after that of Mr. Barry Sullivan terminated. Mr. Lambert before leaving this colony had written his biography and it was his intention to publish it in England. It was, we believe, full of interesting matter and it is possible it may be given to the world by his survivors.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Edwards (actor); Barry Sullivan (actor, manager)

"THE HISTORIAN. THEATRICAL REMINISCENCES. BY AN OLD PLAYGOER. No. V. MR. J. C. LAMBERT", The Australasian [Melbourne, VIC] (11 January 1879), 6

. . . Mr. Lambert commenced his career as a strolling player in his native county of Norfolk, and in his manuscript autobiography, which he wrote during the latter years of his life, he has preserved some amusing records of those early times . . .

"DIED", Norfolk Chronicle (18 October 1884), 5

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LAMBERT - On the 8th inst., at the Crown Hotel, Wells-next-the Sea, Marian Lambert, wife of the late J. C. Lambert, aged 84.

"Reminiscenses of Theatricals. THE LATE J. C. LAMBERT", The Lorgnette [Melbourne, VIC] (8 January 1886), 2

On the arrival of the above gentleman in this colony, he, for some time, was unable to obtain an opening in a Melbourne Theatre. His first appearance was therefore made, on the Victorian stage, at Geelong, in 1856. On the 23rd of February, 1857, he made, his initial appearance on the Melbourne stage in the character of Colonel Dumas, in the late Lord Lytton's play "The Lady of Lyons." He was a grand actor . . . In 1867, the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, was under the management of Messrs. J. C. Lambert, Charles Vincent, T. S. Bellair, H. R. Harwood, Richard Stewart; and John Hennings . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Vincent (actor, manager); Henry Richard Harwood (actor, manager); Thomas Smith Bellair (actor, manager); Richard Stewart (actor, manager); John Hennings (artist, manager)

Other sources:

The Lambert album

Scrapbook

LAMBLE, Samuel (Samuel William Mann LAMBLE; S. W. M. LAMBLE; S. LAMBLE; Mr. LAMBLE; Samuel LAMBLE; Sam LAMBLE)

Musician, vocalist, singing instructor, teacher of singing and sol-fa, school teacher, mining manager, accountant

Born 1838; son of William LAMBLE and Susannah Veall MANN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 January 1856 (per Sultana, from Liverpool, 21 October 1855, with parents, aged "17")
Married Jeannette PARTRIDGE, VIC, 1873
Died Brighton, VIC, 13 September 1918, aged "80 years and 5 months"

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DISAMBIGUATION: Samuel Lamble (farrier, blacksmith, active Geelong, by c. 1860, d. 1894)

LAMBLE, John (John Henry Veall LAMBLE; J. H. V. LAMBLE; J. LAMBLE; John LAMBLE)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, vocalist, mining manager

Born c. 1840; son of William LAMBLE and Susannah Veall MANN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 January 1856 (per Sultana, from Liverpool, 21 October 1855, with parents, aged "15")
Died Melbourne, VIC, 17 November 1874, aged "34/35"

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LAMBLE, Thomas James (Thomas James LAMBLE; T. J. LAMBLE; Mr. LAMBLE)

Musician, professor of music, vocalist, conductor, arranger, music lithographer, music librarian, composer

Born Gravesend, Kent, England, 4 February 1844 (registered 1st quarter); son of William LAMBLE and Susannah Veall MANN
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 12 January 1856 (per Sultana, from Liverpool, 21 October 1855, with parents, aged "11")
Married [1] Mary Ann ADDISON (Mrs. GARDNER) (d. 1900), Melbourne, VIC, 1891
Married [2] Susan Josephine DAVOREN, Hawthorn, VIC, 5 October 1904
Died South Melbourne, VIC, 16 September 1915

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Names and descriptions of passengers per Sultana, from Liverpool, 21 October 1855, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . W'm Lamble / 43 / [Farmer] / [English] // Susannah / 43 / Wife
Sam'l / 17 / Son // John / 15 // Elizabeth / 13 // Thomas / 11 // George / 9 // Charles / 6 // Mary / 3
W'm Parsons / 16 / Nephew

ASSOCIATIONS: William Lamble (1812-1862), a merchant seaman, and Susannah Veall Mann (1807-1882) are reported to have married at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (British West Indies), 25 May 1837; both Samuel and John are presumed to have been born away from Britain

"CLUNES (From our own Correspondent) 13th February", The Star [Ballarat, VIC] (16 February 1861), 4

A concert was given yesterday by the amateurs of Clunes, for the benefit of the sufferers by the late fire on Ballarat . . . It was a matter of surprise to most of the audience that many difficult pieces could be so admirably presented by our juvenile professionals. Mr. Alpen was very excellent as pianist. Mr. Lancashire was conductor . . . The Lamble family numbered Messrs. S., J., and T. Lamble, who severally were applauded. Mr. Lamka [sic] sang a German air, which was well received. The pieces demanding a full chorus were given with much effect. Although it may be invidious to single out individuals where all did so well, I must mention the pleasure that was derived from listening to the peculiarly pleasant base voice of Mr S. Lambie, in the duet of the "Minute Gun at Sea," with Mr. Lancashire, and enjoyed a merited encore. Several of the other amateurs suffered the same compliment. I am informed that about £15 was realised free of all expenses.

ASSOCIATIONS: Hugo Alpen (pianist)

"CLUNES (From our own Correspondent) 15th February. SUFFERERS BY THE LATE FIRE", The Star (17 February 1862), 1 supplement

During the last week several events of importance have happened. For the benefit of Dr. Schmidt, who lately suffered from fire, a concert has been given at the Bull and Mouth Hotel, by the Madrigal and Glee Society, lately established here. Mr. Vincent, as pianist, also performed upon the harmonium, procured by permission from the Church of England, and received the usual applause for his excellent playing. The performances consisted of Mozart's 12th Mass, Anthems, and sacred solos, glees, madrigals, and duets. The principal performers were Mesdames. Vincent, Jennings, Smith, Messrs. Collier, John Thomas Lamble, Samuel Lamble, Jukes, Anderson, and Murray. Altogether the amateur performance went off very successfully. In this case the Clunes people admirably supported the objects of the Committee . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Rimmer Vincent and wife (musicians)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (27 June 1863), 2

A concert of sacred music, (our local correspondent informs us), was given on Thursday evening at the Presbyterian Church, Creswick, in aid of the building fund of that institution. The concert was well attended, there being about two hundred persons present, comprising visitors from distant parts of the district. Mr. Brown, the well-known teacher of music in Creswick, was the leader of the choir, and Mr. Copeland, of St Paul's, Ballarat, presided at the harmonium in a most masterly manner . . . Mr. Samuel Lamble sang, in a very pleasing manner, "The people that walked in darkness" . . . The Rev. Mr Fraser recommended in future an oratorio, and the substitution of oranges for oratory, which caused much amusement. A solo, "The trumpet shall sound," by Mr. Samuel Landell [sic, Lamble], and the "Hallelujah Chorus," concluded the concert.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Coupland (musician)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Star (2 September 1864), 2

A concert in aid of the funds for the erection of a public hall at Clunes, was given at the Kent Hotel on Monday evening. Madame Maes presided at the piano-forte, and executed a number of classical compositions in a very pleasing and artistic style. Messrs. Simmons, Blanchard, and Lamble Brothers sang a variety of songs and glees, in a manner that elicited repeated applause. The room was crowded, and the receipts amounted to £10.

"PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CRESWICK", The Star (13 October 1864), 1 supplement

A meeting of the Presbyterian Church Committee, Creswick, was held at the residence of the Rev. J. B. Steel, on Tuesday . . . In the evening a soiree and concert were held in the church, on which occasion the lovers of sacred music had a great treat, the selections being from Handel's "Messiah" and Haydn's "Creation." The execution was remarkably good, eliciting repeated applause. The following are the ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave their valuable assistance, viz.: - Misses Isabella Peters, Mary Anne Peters, and Rebecca Peters, trebles; Miss Heam (from Clunes), alto; Mr. Thomas Lamble, alto; Messrs J. Lamble and D. Peters, tenors; Messrs J. McLeod, J. Sidebottom, T. Brown, and H. Wombwell, basses. Mr. Samuel Lamble - once a pupil of Mr. Brown - acted as conductor very efficiently, while the scientific performance of Mr. Hobson (of Clunes) on the harmonium was much admired . . .

"THE BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Star (28 December 1864), 3

. . . the Harmonic Society of Ballarat gave "Samson" on Monday night . . . before a large and appreciative audience . . . The chorus was well up to its work, and fairly backed by the band, which lacked number but not ability, and in the speciality of flutes was very remarkable, for not less than a dozen took part in the Dead March, which Handel imported from his "Saul" into his "Samson." Together, the orchestra numbered one hundred performers the whole being under the really able conduct of Mr. Robson, assisted by Mr. Labalestrier with the band, and Mrs W. Little at the harmonium. In the chorus the only noticeable weakness was in the treble: the altos and tenors were in great force. The characters were thus represented: - Samson, Mr. Edwin Exon, of the Melbourne Philharmonic Society's Concerts; Dalilah, Miss Octavia Hamilton, of the same society; Manoah, Mr. S. Lamble; Micah, Miss M. A. Liddle, of the Philharmonic Society's Concerts; Philistine, Mr. Daniel Oliver; Uarapha, Mr. P. Cazaly . . . Mr. Lamble's correct intonation was well exemplified in the pathetic air, "How Willing my Paternal Love" - the great air of Manoah, whose role, to our mind, is one of the most attractive in the work, though not by any means the most prominent. Taken as a whole, the production of "Samson" was a credit to the society, and we have no doubt the work will take a prominent place in the repertoire.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Robson (conductor); Alfred Labalestrier (violin, leader); Catherine Little (harmonium); Edwin Exon (vocalist); Octavia Hamilton (vocalist); Maggie Liddell (vocalist); Daniel Oliver (vocalist); Peter Cazaly (vocalist); Ballarat Harmonic Society (association); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (30 January 1865), 2

A farewell dinner was given on Friday by the members of the Clunes Lodge I.O.O.F.M.U., at the Telegraph Hotel, Clunes, to N.G. Brother Samuel Lamble, who is about to leave Clunes, having been appointed master of the Common School, Mount Rowan.

Teacher record, Samuel William Mann Lamble, 1865, 1876; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . 1 Feb. 1865 / Approved // to 30 Apr. 1865 Resigned
[30 June 1876] Licensed to Teach Singing

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (17 April 1865), 1 supplement

The performance of Haydn's charming oratorio, "The Creation," on the evening of Good Friday, was the latest achievement of the Ballarat Harmonic Society, and undoubtedly its greatest success. The hall of the Mechanics' Institute was so closely packed with people that many must have been rendered eminently uncomfortable for the greater part of the evening, but we heard of no one who did not cheerfully admit that the gratification he had received amply compensated for all the bodily pain he had to endure . . . Mr Rutter's abilities as conductor were displayed throughout the evening . . . The solo vocalists comprised Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mr. D. Oliver, Mr. P. Cazaly, and Mr. S. Lamble . . . Mr. Lamble's share in the interpretation of this fine work was the rendering of the music of Raphael. Mr. Lamble's base is rich and powerful, but is yet susceptible to culture, and withal there is an indistinctness of enunciation and a tendency to become unpleasantly flat. Otherwise, Mr. Lamble must be accounted an acquisition to the solo division of the society, and his efforts on Friday evening were deservedly applauded . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Oswald Rutter (conductor); Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat venue)

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (27 December 1865), 2

. . . It is an absolute comfort to know that we can, through the aid of our local Harmonic Society, secure "a moderately efficient" performance of Messiah in Ballarat . . . The band (Mr. Labalestrier, leader) was not very numerous, but full enough efficiently to interpret the instrumental accompaniments and capable enough to render them at times very telling, and even brilliantly. The chorus, conducted by Mr. John Robson, was prompt, forcible, and discriminating . . . to Mr. D. Oliver fell the majority of the tenor airs, and they were delivered with that happy vigor of manner and purity of style which has rendered him essential to all local productions of Handel's works. Mr. P. Cazaly and Mr. S. Lamble (baritone and bass) occupy a similar posiiion with the society and its audiences, and they were much and deservedly applauded in all they undertook . . .

"BALLARAT DISTRICT EXHIBITION. THE OPENING", The Ballarat Star (28 August 1866), 4

The Exhibition of the "products, manufactures and arts of this district," was opened on Monday, 27th August, by His Excellency the Governor . . . As soon as the Governor entered the hall, the orchestra composed of the ladies and gentlemen of the Ballarat Harmonic Society, and conducted by Mr. Robson, sang "God save the Queen," and then the Hundreth Psalm . . . At the close of his Excellency's reply to the address the "Hallelujah Chorus," from "Messiah," Was performed by the orchestra. All the musical portion of the ceremony was admirably disposed of, and it was certainly one of the most enjoyable things in the whole ceremonial. Miss Binder presided at the organ built and erected by Messrs. Ellis and Son; Mr. T. King acted as leader; and Mr. D. Oliver, Mr. Rees, Mr. Cazaly, and Mr. Lamble as principal soloists . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marion Binder (organist); Thomas Ellis (organbuilder); Thomas King (leader, violin)

"BALLARAT SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (22 April 1867), 4

The Good Friday concert of the Ballarat Harmonic Society deserves to be ranked as one of its greatest successes, both as regards quality and attendance. The hall of the Mechanics' Institute was crowded, and Handel's "Samson," the work produced, was rendered in a manner so impressive as to enlist the rapt attention of the audience to the very last . . . Mr. Lamble . . . as Manoah, was suffering from a cold, but otherwise acquitted himself well . . .

[Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (9 March 1868), 4

The Young Duke Gold Mining Company (Registered).
NOTICE is hereby given, - That Mr. SAMUEL WILLIAM MANN LAMBLE
has been appointed Legal Manager of the above company in place of Mr Thos. Cornish, resigned.
WILLIAM ROBSON, Chairman of Directors.
The Young Duke Gold Mining Company (Registered).
NOTICE. - The office of the above company has been REMOVED from No. 4 Deeble's Exchange, Sturt street, to the claim, corner of Webster and Drummond streets.
S. W. M. LAMBLE, Manager.

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY. GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (13 April 1868), 4

he Good Friday concert of the Harmonic Society was held this year, as previously, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, which was filled to overflowing . . . The society this year chose Rossini's "Stabat Mater," and Mozart's "Twelfth Mass" for the concert . . . To all churchgoers, or rather to all lovers of either Anglican or Roman church music, the two works are familiar, and as dear as familiar, from the wailing chorus and quartett "Stabat Mater dolorosa" to the exultant "Gloria," and thence by sad or joyful strains to the noble "Dona Nobis," at the close of the programme . . . Mr. Lamble's opening in the "Kyrie Eleison" was sung splendidly, and if the chorus had not unhappily been a little flat in the higher notes, that beautiful passage in the mass would have been entirely successful. The "Gloria" was magnificent, and we do not care to stop to ask ourselves how much of its magnificence was due to the genius of the master or the ability of the performers. It was a genuine delight. Mr. J. Lamble sang in the "Qui Tollis," as also in some other passages, and his voice only wants power to make it of good value in a concert of this kind. It is soft and sweet and pure, and was specially adapted to some of the passages in these two compositions . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (31 October 1868), 2

The Harmonic Society's concert on Friday evening was given as a complimentary benefit to Mr. A. T. Turner, honorary conductor to the society . . . The opening passage was Romberg's "Lay of the Bell," always popular in Ballarat . . . The vocal post of "Master," usually assigned to Mr. Cazaly, this night found an able exponent in Mr S. Lamble, and the other chief soli were undertaken by Miss Binder, and Messrs. D. Oliver, J. Lamble, and W. Rees . . . The second part, a miscellaneous selection, was disposed as follows: . . .
Duet - "Oh, Maritana," Miss Binder and Mr. J. Lamble . . .
Song - "When the roses bloom again" (composed by Mr. Turner, words by Mrs. Turner), Mr J. Lamble . . .
Trio - "Stay thee, my lord," Miss Binder, Mr. J. Lamble, and Mr. S. Lamble . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Austin Theodore Turner (conductor, composer)

MUSIC: (A. T. Turner)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (10 May 1869), 2

A meeting of the shareholders in the Clunes Mining Exchange, and Assembly Rooms Company was held under the presidency of Mr. J. H. Smith, on 7th May . . . The following appointments were made: - . . . legal manager, Mr. J. H. V. Lamble . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (7 July 1869), 2

All well-wishers to the Ladies' Benevolent Clothing Society might have ceased to have fears, if they had any before, of the result of its benefit, on a look at the audience assembled at the Alfred Hall on Tuesday evening. Finding that such a deserving society was in want of funds to carry on its most laudable operations, the members of the Harmonic Society kindly came forward with a reproduction of "Ernani," the performance of which a short time ago proved such a treat to the lovers of good music well rendered. As a consequence, the hall and gallery were filled, so that a very handsome benefit will doubtless be the result. The following was the cast: - Don Juan of Arragon, Duke of Segorbe and Cardona, Marquis Mouroy, and Count of Albatera under the name of Ernani, Mr. D. Oliver and Mr. J. Lamble (the part of Ernani was divided between these two gentlemen in consequence of its arduous and exacting character); Don Carlos, King of Spain afterwards the Emperor Charles V., Mr. P. Cazaly; Don Ruy Gomez da Silva, Duke of Pastana and Mendoza, a grandee of Spain, Mr. S. Lamble . . .

"THE NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (9 September 1869), 3

THE MELBOURNE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY gave their third subscription concert last night at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, when the music of Verdi's grand opera, "Ernani," was sung. The principal singers were Miss Staff, Miss Pitts, Mr. J. A. Johnson [sic], Mr. P. Cazaly, Mr. Juniper, Mr. W. S. Lamble [sic], the role of Ernani being taken by an amateur member of the society . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Isabel Staff (vocalist); George Augustus Johnson (vocalist); William Juniper (vocalist); Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association)

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT. BALFE'S 'BOHEMIAN GIRL'", The Ballarat Star (18 September 1869), 2

The Harmonic Society of Ballarat, which has distinguished itself by introducing among such societies the performance of opera in addition to oratorio, and with precisely similar completeness, presented to its subscribers and the public, at the Alfred Hall, on Friday evening, Balfe's charming work, "The Bohemian Girl" . . . Since that the Melbourne Philharmonic Society has followed the example set by the local body, also producing "Ernani," Miss Staff, of Melbourne, on all three occasions sustaining the character of Domia Elvira, and on the last Messrs. P. Cazaly and S. Lamble, by invitation from the Melbourne society, taking the musical responsibilities of Don Carlos and Don Silva respectively . . . Miss Staff, who, besides possessing a voice of great purity and considerable power and cultivation, has shown herself exceedingly well adapted for the task, was again engaged by the [Ballarat] society, and she undertook the part of Arline with an amount of success which justified the selection, and well deserved the applause she received. Beyond this lady, no professional sole singers were engaged, the other parts being sustained by members of the society as follows: - . . . Thaddeus, Mr. J. Lamble . . . Count Arnheim, Mr. P. Cazaly; Devilshoof, Mr. S. Lamble . . . Mr. Lamble gave the music assigned to Devilshoof with capital effect, his fine deep rolling bass voice suiting the character to a nicety, and it was used with unusual spirit and vigor. Mr. J. Lamble as Thaddeus, except in "When other lips," was not so very effective in solo, but his sweet voice told admirably in the concerted music with Devilshoof, and especially in the duet, "The Secret of my Birth," with Arline . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (27 September 1869), 6-7

By the reproduction of "Ernani" at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, on Saturday night, the Melbourne Philharmonic Society must by this time have become aware of two very important facts - first, that in Melbourne there exists a discriminative audience; and, secondly, that by their recent studies and performances they have made a great advance in public favour by popularising a class of music which, in these times and under present circumstances, the general public are best able, and consequently most ready, to appreciate and support. The theatre was well filled in every part, owing to a judicious reduction in the price of admission, and the house therefore had an animated and even elegant appearance. The effect of this upon amateur singers was necessarily to put them on their mettle, and we therefore bear willing testimony to the force, precision, and delicacy with which the well-trained chorus performed the work allotted to them . . . We admired the trio, "Let that vengeance," [7] between Elvira, Ernani, and Ruy Gomez, the soprano and tenor parts again flashing along in fiery unison, while the clear round tones of Ruy Gomez (Mr. Lamble) underlay and harmonised the whole . . .

"THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (1 December 1869), 5

At the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre last night, one of the most brilliant and numerous audiences of the season assembled to witness the chamber performance of Balfe's opera, "The Bohemian Girl," by the Melbourne Philharmonic Society . . . The soprano parts of the Queen of the Gipsies and Arline were filled by Miss Pitts and Miss Staff. The tenor singers were Messrs. C. A. Donaldson and W. H. Williams, who took the parts of Thaddeus and Florenstein, and the bass part of the Count (the inevitable count) and Devilshoof were undertaken by Messrs. Silvanus Angus and S. W. Lamble, the latter being a member of the Ballarat Harmonic Society. Mr. E. King was the leader of the band, and the whole was, as usual, under the direction of Mr. David Lee . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Alexander Donaldson (vocalist); William Henry Williams (vocalist); Silvanus Angus (vocalist); Edward King (violin, leader); David Lee (conductor)

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY. LUCREZIA BORGIA", The Ballarat Courier (18 June 1870), 2

One of the most successful of the efforts of local amateurs, who periodically delight the public with music, both sacred and secular, was made in the Alfred Hall, last evening. The opera this time selected was Donizetti's "Lucrezia Borgia" . . . There was, most happy to relate, only one encore; but this was so well deserved by Mr. Samuel Lamble in the Duke Alfonso's song - "Too slight a cause," at the end of the first scene of Act I. In the scene with the Duchess where the fate of Genaro is the theme, Mr. Lamble showed great power, while he was in capital voice. Mr. John Lamble took the part of Genaro very effectively, his sweet voice according well wife tbat of Lucrezia . . .

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (18 June 1870), 3

. . . To Mr J. Lamble was assigned Genaro. Mr. Lamble has an undoubtedly fine voice, but he lacks power and a more energetic delivery . . . Mr. Cazaly was excellent, as usual; but it was reserved to Mr. S. Lamble to make the great "hit" of the evening, in the character of Don Alfonso. He was encored in the grand declamatory air in which he appears in the first scene of the first act, and throughout was received with the utmost appreciation . . .

"THE NEW TOWN HALL FESTIVITIES . . . EUTERPE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (10 August 1870), 3

Mr. David Lee, who had conducted the band and chorus during the opening ceremony, now gave way to Mr. C. E. Horsley, who, on taking his place, was warmly greeted from all parts of the hall . . . The quartette or chorale, in the hands of Madame Simonsen, Miss Lucy Chambers, Mr. Donaldson, and Mr. Lamble, found competent exponents . . . The drinking song - "But, hurrah! for the table that heavily groans . . ." . . . was carefully if not brilliantly sung by Mr. Lamble . . . Mr. Lamble'a second solo, of which the following are the words, led into the final recitative by Madame Simonsen: - "In the yellow flame of evening sounds of music come and go . . ." . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Edward Horsley (conductor, composer of Euterpe); Fanny Simonsen (vocalist); Lucy Chambers (vocalist); Melbourne Town Hall (new venue)

Admissions, Yarrowee Lodge, Ballarat, 28 November 1872; Museum of Freemasonry

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1872 Nov. 28 / Lamble / Samuel W'm Mann / 34 / Ballarat / Account't . . .

"OPENING OF ST. KILIAN'S ORGAN", Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (12 December 1872), 2

The concert last evening at St. Kilian's to celebrate the opening of the new organ was a great success . . . Mr. Towle presided at the instrument, and under his manipulation its various sounds from its softest flute note to the thundering bass were well brought out. The instrument is 18 feet square, and was made in Germany . . . The concert commenced with a grand offertoire in A minor (Baptist) by Mr. Towle, and then followed Rossini's splendid work "Stabat Mater." The "Cujus Animam" was finely sung by Mr. J. Lamble . . . The fine bass voice of Mr. S. Lamble was heard to great advantage in "Pro peccatis" . . . The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character, and commenced with "Silver Trumpets" on the organ by Mr. Towle. This was succeeded by a fine bass solo by Mr. S. Lamble, "In Omnem terram," which was rendered in a bold and vigorous manner . . . The solo and chorus, "Sauctus" and "Benedictus" by Gounod, the solo being taken by Mr. J. Lamble, brought out the full powers of the choir to perfection . . . Great credit is due to the vocalists for the very efficient manner in which the "Stabat Mater," was sung, and Dr. Backhaus, in the interval between the parts, spoke in the most complimentary terms of them. Mr. B. T. Moroney acted as conductor, and wielded the baton with credit to himself.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Francis Towle (organist); Henry Backhaus (cleric); Music in Catholic churches (general)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (26 December 1872), 1

TOWN HALL, SANDHURST.
BOXING NIGHT! BOXING NIGHT!! 20th DECEMBER, 1872.
THE SANDHURST CITY MINSTRELS Will give one of their varied and popular ENTERTAINMENTS . . .
J. H. V. LAMBLE, Hon. Secretary.

[Advertisement], The Riverine Herald [Echuca, VIC; Moama, NSW] (8 February 1873), 3

TOWN HALL, ECHUCA.
THE SANDHURST CITY MINSTRELS will give
A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT ON WEDNESDAY, 12th FEBRUARY, 1873,
New Songs, New Dances, New Farces, New Choruses, New Everything.
THE TIGER COUCHES IN THE WOOD. Blooming Morning Glories.
FOUR O'CLOCK TRAIN. Troublesome Servants.
LITTLE OLD 'LIZA JANE.
Leader - J. HUNTER. Cornet - N. HALLAS.
Contra Basso - J. WILSON. Piano - H. MONAGHAN.
Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8 o'clock.
Admission - Front Seats, 3s.; Back Seats, 2s.
A BALL Will be given after the performance.
Tickets, 5s., to admit Gentleman and Two Ladies; single ticket, 3s.
J. H. V. LAMBLE, Hon. Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Hunter (musician); Nathan Hallas (musician); Henry Monaghan (musician)

"NEW SACRED ANTHEM", Bendigo Advertiser (2 June 1873), 2

Last evening a new sacred anthem, composed by Mr. H. Towle, was sung for the first time by the St. Paul's Church choir, of which he is the organist and leader. The title of the anthem is "Repent and be baptised," and it was cleverly sung by the choir, 10 members of which were present. The trio "He that comforteth," sung by Mrs. Moore, Miss Florence Wilkinson, and Mr. J. Lamble was a feature of the composition, which reflects the highest credit on the composer. The choir during the evening sang for the first time "Magna fecit" [sic, Magnificat] and "Nunc dimittis;" two services, the music of which was also composed by the same gentleman.

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Anglican churches (general)

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (26 July 1873), 2

The production of Balfe's "Bohemian Girl" on Friday night, at the Alfred Hall, was one of the most charming successes the society has accomplished . . . Mr. A. T. Turner conducted, Mr. T. King was leader . . . Mr. S. Lamble Devilshoof, Mr. P. Cazaly Count Arnheim, Mr. J. Lamble Thaddeus . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (23 August 1873), 2

All lovers of music in Ballarat will regret to hear that Mr. S. Lamble is about to go away, as he has obtained an engagement as choir-conductor at Kew, near Melbourne. We fear the loss of this fine basso will be irreparable here, at any rate, for many a long day, but as the resolution taken by Mr. Lamble is not likely to be altered we must take the fact as philosophically as possible. The musicians of Ballarat are not going to let Mr. Lamble go away without some token of their appreciation of his merit as a singer, and of his long service as a steady and valuable help in all local musical celebrations. A concert is to be given for his benefit in the Mechanics' at an early date, at which there will be a grand gathering of Harmonic and other performers, and a programme will be submitted that will be more, than usually at tractive. Mr. Wicking has the carriage of the preliminaries, and they are bound to be well arranged.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Wicking (organiser);
for the farewell concert, see "NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (4 September 1873), 2

"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (5 December 1873), 2

A concert was given at the Metropolitan Asylum for the Insane, Kew, on Wednesday evening, the 3rd inst., by a number of ladies and gentlemen, under the direction of Mr. T. J. Lamble. The singing was rendered in a very creditable manner, especial praise being due to the manner in which the glees and part songs were rendered, the gradations of light aud shade, and changes of time being carefully marked, evincing considerable pains on the part of the conductor. Mrs. T. J. Lamble acted as pianiste and accompanist. After the concert a friendly dance wound up the evening's entertainment.

"Deaths", The Argus (20 November 1874), 1

LAMBLE. - On the 17th inst., at Richmond, John H. V. Lamble, aged 34, of congestion of the lungs.

[Advertisement], The Argus (11 March 1875), 12

MR. SAMUEL LAMBLE, TEACHER of SINGING, has vacancies for pupils, and private schools. Erin street, Richmond.

"LOCAL NEWS", Mercury [Fitzroy] (15 May 1875), 4

Our Local Philharmonic Society gave their third concert on Thursday evening at the Town Hall Fitzroy . . . Giorza's Mass No. 1, scored by Mr. Lamble, received full justice from both choir and orchestra . . . Mrs. Lamble did good service at the organ and pianoforte. The less said the better about the audience. We do not remember to have seen a poorer audience at a concert yet held in Collingwood or Fitzroy. This is to be regretted, and we can only conclude that the inhabitants of Fitzroy have not yet been imbued with a taste for high class music.

"MELBOURNE. Thursday", Evening News [Sydney, NSW] (29 October 1875), 2

Great excitement was created by the announcement of the extraordinary conduct of Mayor Gatehouse last night, in connection with the De Murska sacred concert on Sunday next in the Town Hall, in aid of the charities. The Philharmonic Society is divided into two sections as to the advisability of assisting De Murska in the production of the Creation, and Lamble, the Librarian, refuses to give the scores to those who desire to sing, but during yesterday an entry was made to the place where the books are kept, and the scores removed to the Town Hall. Lamble ascertaining this, went to the Town Hall and recovered possession, whereupon, Summers, tha Society's conductor, and Dixon, the Secretary, reported the circumstance, to the mayor. The Mayor communicated with the detective police, and two officers went to Lamble's house, took him out of bed, and conveyed him to the Town-hall, where the Mayor was. Lamble protested against the arrest as an illegal one, and demanded the music back which the detectives had taken from his house. The Mayor said he would only return it to those who entrusted it to him, adding that Lamble had committed a grave offence in taking it from the Town Hall. Lamble retorted that he was the legal custodian of the books, and that they had been burglariously removed from his custody. The mayor still retains possession of the books, but law proceedings are expected to follow.

ASSOCIATIONS: (mayor, d. 1891); Ilma de Murska (vocalist); Joseph Summers (conductor)

"NEW INSOLVENTS", The Argus (7 February 1876), 5

Thomas James Lamble, of Napier street, Fitzroy, music lithographer.
Causes of insolvency - Want of constant employment and illness of family.
Liabilities, £254 18s 2d; assets, £50 6s 6d; deficiency, £204 11s. 8d. Mr. Jacomb, assignee. 

"BALLARAT (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Thursday, 11th December", Bendigo Advertiser (13 December 1879), 3

. . . Outside Opera the two best known bassos in Victoria are, probably, Sam Lamble and B. T. Moroney, of Melbourne, but we have a Jones here, "the only Jones" who can sing bass here, and a member of the pro-Cathedral choir, who is in many people's opinion better than either Lamble or Moroney . . .

Teacher record, Thomas James Lamble, from 1881; Public Record Office Victoria

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Thomas James Lamble / Born 4 Feb. 1844 / . . .
App'd Singing Master from 23 July 1881 . . .

"SONGS AND SINGERS (BY OUR MUSICAL REPORTER)", The Ballarat Star (1 October 1888), 4

Having made reference to most, if not all the Ballarat ladies who have earned for themselves a name as vocalists, it comes next to particularise the gentlemen who have in like mauuer distinguished themselves. Tenors in the present paper, and basses in the next . . . John Lamble, brother of Saml. and T. J., was a pure light tenor, and a thoroughly reliable singer. He was delicate in constitution, and in nowise resembled either of his brothers, who are men of massive proportions. He was quiet and unostentatious, always willing to attempt whatever was allotted to him, and always doing it faithfully and well. He did not remain with us long enough to take up the position that his undoubted ability fitted him for, as he died at an early age much regretted. His voice was of a superior type, and in some respects resembled that of our preseut popular tenor, Mr. Vivian Woolcock . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (8 November 1900), 1

LAMBLE. - On the 7th November, suddenly, from heart failure, Mary Anne, the beloved wife of T. J. Lamble, professor of music, Isabella-grove, St. James's Park, Hawthorn, daughter of the late Canon Berkeley Addison, M.A., Newcastle-on-Tyne.

"Doncaster Glee Club", Reporter [Box Hill, VIC] (6 June 1902), 3

During two winters a choral class, conducted by Mr. S. Lamble, was held at Doncaster, and the members of the class have now formed a glee club, which meets every Wednesday . . .

"Seven Years Chronic Cataract of Eyes Cured. Eyesights Restored After Doctors Had Failed. No Operation", Barrier Miner (17 November 1906), 3

Thomas J. Lamble, Esq., Professor of Music, residing at 63 Canterbury-road, Middle Park, Victoria, declared on oath, December 13, 1899: -
About seven years ago I found that my eye-sight was gradually leaving me; at last I could not read the large print of the newspaper in the leading articles . . .

"DEATHS", The Argus (18 September 1915), 11

LAMBLE. - On the 16th September, at his residence, 306 Ferrars-street, South Melbourne, Thomas James, dearly beloved husband of Susan Lamble; beloved father of Lucy, William, Bernard, Mary, Frances, and Carmel. (Interred privately Fawkner Cemetery, 17th inst.) Requiescat in pace.

"DEATHS", The Argus (14 September 1918), 13

LAMBLE. - On the 13th September, at Moffatt-street, Brighton Beach, Samuel William Mann, dearly loved husband of Jeanette, and loving father of Edith, Bessie, and Frank, aged 80 years and 5 months. (No flowers.)

Sheet music editions (T. J. Lamble):

Hymn to St. Patrick (1873)

Hymn to St. Patrick, composed by Rev. F. M. De Melis; words and arrangement by Rev. J. O'Malley (Melbourne: T. J. Lamble, lith., [1873])

"HYMN OF ST. PATRICK", Advocate [Melbourne, VIC] (13 December 1873), 12

We have received from the Rev. Father O'Malley a copy of the Hymn to St. Patrick, which has just been published . . . Everything conspires to render this hymn as popular as we desire it to be. The music is exceedingly beautiful, and is most suitable to the sentiments it conveys; and people who have been accustomed to pay their three or four shillings for a watery song of a couple of pages, will find the price amazingly low for seven pages of closely printed music . . . Mr. Lamble, of Collins-street, has lithographed it in very creditable style.

Faust (Giorza, 1874)

Faust, transcrizione libera per piano di Paolo Giorza (Melbourne: Lithographed by T. J. Lamble, 1874)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Paolo Giorza (composer)

Souvenir de la Juive (Giorza, 1874)

Souvenir de la Juive d'Halevy par P. Giorza, a Mdlle. Sarah Joske (Melbourne: T. J. Lamble, [1874])

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"NEWS OF THE DAY", The Age (27 June 1874), 5

The. first grand public concert which the Metropolitan Liedertafel announce, to be given this evening, promises to be the leading event of the season . . . Amongst the special attractions will be selections from La Juive, to be played by Signor Giorza. That gentleman's arrangement of airs from that popular work has been published by Mr. T. J. Lamble.

Who is Sylvia? (T. J. Lamble, 1885)

Who is Sylvia? part-song for male voices, composed by Thomas J. Lamble, awarded gold medal, Ballaarat Eisteddfod 1885, adjudicator Rev'd Geo. W. Torrance, Mus. Doc. Dublin ([Melbourne: Composer, ? 1885])

ASSOCIATIONS: George William Torrance (musician)

Bibliography and resources:

Family of William Lamble, WikiTree

LA MONT, J. S. (J. S. LA MONT; J. S. LAMONT)

Musician, composer

Active Hobart, TAS, 1859

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[Advertisement], The Mercury [Hobart, TAS] (14 January 1863), 1

ANSTRUTHER HOUSE, No. 7, Hampden Road, Battery Point -
Mrs. LA' MONT begs to intimate that School duties will be resumed on WEDNESDAY, 14th instant . . .

Musical work:

Our own Tasmanian home (1859)

Our own Tasmanian home, national song, composed and dedicated by permission to Lady Young, by J. S. La Mont ["Words by Mrs. E. La Mont; Music by J. S. La Mont"] (Hobart: J. Walch & Sons, [1859]): "Clarson, Shallard, & Co., music printers, Melbourne"

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ASSOCIATIONS: James Walch and sons (musicsellers, publishers); Clarson, Shallard, and Co. (music printers)

"NATIONAL SONG", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (22 October 1859), 3

We have received from Messrs. Walch and Sons copy of a new song, dedicated by permission to Lady Young. The words, full of spirit and patriotism, are by Mrs. E. La Mont [sic], and the the music by Mr. J. S. La Mont [sic]. It is the best attempt at a national song that has yet appeared.

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (24 October 1859), 3

NEW NATIONAL SONG,
Price Two Shillings and Sixpence - Free Post, Three Shillings.
"OUR OWN TASMANIAN HOME."
Composed and dedicated by permission to LADY YOUNG,
BY J. S. LA MONT.
J. WALCH AND SONS, Hobart Town and Launceston.

"NATIONAL SONG", The Hobart Town Daily Mercury [TAS] (25 October 1859), 2

It is not often that we have the pleasure of chronicling any musical or literary composition of Tasmanian birth, and when we do meet with anything of the kind we welcome it with gladness, and with a hope that it is an earnest of more prolificness for the future. This remark is called forth by the publication of a National Song by Messrs. Walch and Sons, which has been composed and dedicated by permission to Lady Young. "Our own Tasmanian Home," is the title of the song, under which Mrs. E. La Mont [sic] has written some very pretty stanzas, which have been as prettily set to music by Mr. J. S. La Mont [sic]. This is not the first time that Mrs. La Mont has given evidence of her poetical ability, and we hope that her lyric talent aided by Mr. La Mont's musical genius will receive the appreciation it merits.

[Advertisement], Launceston Examiner (16 February 1861), 3

. . . Our own Tasmanian Home, Words and music by Mrs. and Miss Lamont [sic] . . .
J. WALCH & SONS, Brisbane-street, Launceston.

"OIL PAINTINGS", The Mercury (1 January 1883), 2

There are now on view at Messrs. Walch and Son's establishment four well-executed oil paintings by Misa Ella Lamont, now of Paris, but formerly a resident of Hobart. Old residents of the city will probably remember that about 20 years ago a Mrs. Lamont kept a ladies' school at Anstruther House, Battery Point. This lady had two daughters, the elder of whom was very musical, and composed a very pretty piece entitled "My own Tasmanian Home." It was published by Messrs. Walch and Son, and had a great success. The same firm are now introducing the work of the younger sister, Miss Ella Lamont, whose talents have developed themselves in drawing and painting, to Tasmanian art circles. It may be mentioned that Miss Ella Lamont early developed a taste for drawing, and the opportune return of the family to France enabled her to pursue her studies at Paris . . .

LAMONT, Henry (Henry LAMONT)

Musician, pianist, concertina player

Active Melbourne, VIC, by 1856

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? List of passengers arrived at Melbourne, 29 February 1856, from San Francisco, on board the J. R. Mora; Public Record Office Victoria

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Cabin - E. H. Lamont / 32 / British

ASSOCIATIONS: E. H. Lamont, a shipping broker, was active in San Francisco in the early 1850s, and later in Melbourne; see "COPY", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (26 October 1858), 4

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

GREAT Attraction at the Napoleon III. Engagement of Mr. Henry Lamont, the celebrated pianist, from London.
HAVE you heard the Great Concertina Soloist at the Napoleon III Concert Saloon; he performs nightly.
IF you want to enioy a good Evening's Amusement go to the Napoleon III, Emerald Hill.

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS" ? Charles Hill (musician); ? Henry James Lindsay (musician)

LAMONT, John (John LAMONT)

Bagpiper, bagpipes player, farmer, turnkey, retired soldier

Born Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland, c. 1788
Enlisted (21st Regiment) Haddington, Scotland, 2 September 1807 (aged "19")
Discharged (21st Regiment) 5 June 1817 (aged "about 29")
Arrived Hobart, VDL (TAS), 11 May 1819 (free per Hibernia, from Portsmouth, 29 November 1818)
Married Isabella BRUGH (1800-1874), St. John's church, Launceston, VDL (TAS), 11 November 1831
Died Launceston, TAS, 15 April 1857, aged "69"

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Discharge, John Lamont, 21st Regiment, 1817; UK National Archives, WO97/413/74

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HIS MAJESTY's 21st Regt. of Royal Scotch Fusileers [5 June 1817] . . .
THAT Private John Lamont, born in the parish of Rutherglen in or near the Town of Glasgow in the County of Lanark
was enlisted for the aforesaid Regiment at Haddington in the County of Kirkudbright on [2 September 1817] at the age of [19] years . . .
THAT he hath served . . . [2 September 1807 to 4 June 1817 / 9 years 277 days]
[discharged] in consequence of Pulmonic complaint occasioned by much exposure to wet cold and fatigue whilst the regiment was in America . . .
[is now] about [29] years of age, 5 ft 9 in in height, dark hair, brown eyes, dark complexion, by Trade or Occupation a Weaver . . .
at Valenciennes [10 March 1817] . . .

"Daring Robbery", Launceston Advertiser [VDL (TAS] (20 July 1829), 3

On Tuesday night Mr. Lawrence Jun. and two of his friends were spending the evening at an estate of his father's, scarcely a mile from Launceston; they had been in the garden, just after dark, about six o'clock in the evening, and had just entered the house when some persons burst in at the back door, and presenting a gun at thex breasts ordered them into the front parlour . . . They did not remain long in the house, but while there a neighbour, Mr. John Lamont came into the house, and began playing a tune on his bag-pipes, but the robbers not being musically inclined, peremptorily ordered him to desist; one of the gentlemen then shewed him his hands tied . . .

Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. John's Launceston in the county of Cornwall in the year 1831; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:819405; RGD36/1/2 no 1692

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No. 220 [1692] John Lamont single of the parish of Launceston and ISabella Brugh single of the parish of Launceston
were married in this church by banns this [11 November 1831] . . .

"DIED", Launceston Examiner (16 April 1857), 2

At his residence on the 15th instant, Mr. John Lamont, aged 69 years. Friends are most respectfully invited to meet at the Tamar Bridge on Friday afternoon, at three o'clock. J. SIMPSON, Undertaker.

"AN EPISODE OF EARLY DAYS", Launceston Examiner (2 October 1886), 1 supplement

Sir, - In reading the account in your journal of to-day under the above heading but more particularly the last paragraph relating to the supposed end of the bushranger Britton . . . As it may be of some interest to your readers I will relate the bailing up at Vermont as I heard my father tell it. He had been invited by the older Mr. Ramsdale to give them some music on the bagpipes and proceeded to the house playing as he went. The bushrangers hearing the music coming and I suppose not appreciating or knowing what it was, they asked Mr. Ramsdale what it meant. He informed them that it was Lamont, and begged them not to injure him in any way. Two of them waited outside the doors and my father went close up, still playing, when he was suddenly seized by each arm and conducted inside to a room where the whole family and their assistants were confined with their hands tied behind their backs. My father had of course to undergo the same process, and the bushrangers then went in for a grand carouse, but every now and then one of their party would open the door where the prisoners were and look in to see that all was safe. This lasted for some considerable time, and my father at length, thinking how his own house might be faring, struggled to release his hands, and succeeded; another near did so like wise at the same time, and having groped about the room they secured a hammer, and armed with this one of them waited behind the door, in the expectation that the sentry bushranger would return once more to see how they were, with the intention of braining him. It was, however, ruled otherwise, for they did not again look in, and the bushrangers shortly afterwards departed, with certain threats to the occupants of the room to remain quietly where they were. My father was not long in getting out and to his own home, about half a mile distant, thankful to find that it had been unmolested . . . Yours, etc.,
JAMES LAMONT.
Invermay, Sept. 20, 1886.

ASSOCIATIONS: (1842-1916, son)

LAMONT, Maria Augusta (Maria Augusta BARDOULEAU; Miss BARDOULEAU; Mrs. Edward Buller LAMONT; Madame LAMONT)

Musician, vocalist, pianist, professor of singing and pianoforte

Born England, by c. 1818; daughter of René BARDOULEAU and Esther ASPLEY
Married (1815-1880), St. Augustine the Less, Bristol, England, 11 April 1837
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 February 1855 (per Abdallah, from London, 26 October 1854, aged "37")
Died Parramatta, NSW, 7 August 1872, aged "48" [sic]

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ASSOCIATIONS: René Bardouleau (c. 1787-1842), attorney's clerk, and Esther Aspley married at St. James's, Piccadilly, on 14 April 1810; also their son, Stephen René Bardouleau (c. 1811-1866, attorney)

"INSOLVENT DEBTORS. At the Court, in Portugal-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Middlesex. Gazette, June 26. Tuesday, July 17, at 9"The law advertiser [London, England] (12 July 1827), 343

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Bardouleau René, (sued and committed as Renatum Augustinum Antonium Bardouleau,) formerly of Church-row, St. Pancras, Middlesex, next of Shaftesbury, also of Coomb Priory, near Shaftesbury, and lastly of Parkstone, all in Dorsetshire, attorney's clerk.

[Review], Bell's New Weekly Messenger [London, England] (24 November 1833), 13

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The Dying Summer's Day." Sung Miss Bardouleau. The words by J. Alfred Law, Esq.
Pleasant notes and pleasant words. Mr. Law (a new name, if our memory serves us, in our lyrical poetry) appears to have the right art of adapting the sense to the sound . . .

"New Music", The metropolitan magazine [London, England] (January 1834), 19

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May we meet There! Sung by Miss BARDOULEAU. Composed by J. F. DANNELEY. Danneley . . .
The Dying Summer's Day. Words by J. A. Law, Esq. Sung by Miss BARDOULEAU. Danneley . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (composer)

"MUSIC", Morning Advertiser [London, England] (27 March 1834), 3

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Mr. Hudson's annual benefit concert took place at the Horns Tavern on Monday, the 24th instant, and gave general satisfaction. Amongst the female vocalists young lady of considerable talents and prepossessing appearance, whose name we understood to be Bardouleau, and who is pupil of Mr. Robert Evans, made her first appearance. She certainly acquitted herself with great ability; and, in addition to her accomplishments as thorough musician, she possesses a most powerful and splendid voice. It was the impression of those who heard her, that the English stage will ere long be able to boast of an English female singer equal to any native of Italy. Her voice appears to comprise three octaves, and her soprano and contralto were both of the first quality, and perfect in every note. She sang "I know a Bank," a duet by Horn, with Mr. Fry, who shewed his accustomed talent as musician, and sustained his part with his usual ability and good taste. The ballads, "Why did I love," by Barnett, and "The deep, deep Sea," by Horn, were also sung by Miss Bardouleau with great taste and sweetness, and she met with thunders of applause from the whole of the audience. In fine, this young lady promises much hereafter under man of Mr. R. Evans's well-known talents and experience as a musician, and we heartily wish her success.

Marriages solemnized in the parish of Saint Augustine the Less in the city of Bristol in the year 1837; register 1823-37, page 265; Bristol Archives, P/St.aug/R/4/D

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No. 794 / Edward Buller La Mont of this parish gentleman a bachelor and Maria Augusta Bardouleau of this parish
were married in this church by licence this [11 April 1837] / [witnesses] Rene Bardouleau, Louisa Esther Bardouleau

On Louisa Esther, see "OBITUARY", The gentleman's magazine [London, England] (July 1857), 102

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June 5. At Brixton, Surrey, aged 37, Louisa Esther Bardouleau, youngest dau. of the late René Bardouleau, esq., formerly of Combe Priory, Donhead St. Mary, Wilts.

"MARRIED", Exeter and Plymouth Gazette [Devon, England] (20 May 1837), 3

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April 11, at Bristol, E. B. Lamont, Esq., eldest son of the late N. Lamont. Esq., M.P. for Wells, to Maria Augusta, eldest daughter of R. Bardouleau, Esq., Bristol.

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Buller Lamont converted and was re-baptised (RC) in October 1839;
see "SHORTWOOD", The Catholic magazine (December 1839), 826

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[Advertisement], Bristol Mercury (3 April 1841), 4

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IMPORTANT SALE. THE PRIORY, CHEWTON, SOMERSET . . .
The Whole of the Modern and Valuable FURNITURE . . .
Piano-fortes, Irish Harp . . . and other valuable Effects,
the property of E. B. LAMONT, Esq. removing to a distant county; comprising . . .
a fine-toned 6-octave grand piano-forte, and a cabinet piano-forte, by Broadwood & Sons;
Irish Harp, Canterbury, what-not and music-stool . . .

England census, 6 June 1841, St. George the Martyr, Southwark, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1085/9/20/28/13

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Buckingham St. / Edward B. Lamont / 25 / Ind.
Norman Lamont / 3 // Maria A. Lamont / 25 // Mary A. Lamont / 1

"BIRTHS", Sherborne Mercury (21 June 1841), 3

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June 7, the lady of E. B. Lamont Esq , of the Priory, Chewton, Mendip, Somerset of a daughter.

List of passengers arrived at Sydney, 21 February 1855, per Abdalla, from England; State Records Authority of NSW

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No. 239 / Lamont / Edw'd B / 38 / Carpenter
Maria A / 37 / Milliner
Norman / 16 // Mary Aug'a / 13 // Maria / 9 // Edward / 7 // Coll / 6 // Alfred / 3 // William / infant

See also, [Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (21 March 1855), 4

[Advertisement], The Empire [Sydney, NSW] (18 April 1855), 1

MISKA HAUSER'S SECOND GRAND CONCERT in the FAREWELL SERIES . . .
on THURSDAY EVENING, April 19th, at the New Concert Hall, Royal Hotel . . .
MISKA HAUSER has also great pleasure in announcing that he has procured the services of
the celebrated pianist, Mons. E. BOULANGER,
and that of Madame LAMONT, the celebrated Contra Alto.
MISKA HAUSER will, on this occasion, be assisted by . . . Mr. William Stanley.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - "Kathleen Mavourneen," - Madame Lamont . . .
Song - "Here's a Health, bonnie Scotland, to thee." - Madame Lamont . . .
PART II . . . "Il Segreto," from "Lucrezia Borgia," - Madame Lamont . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Miska Hauser (violinist); Edward Boulanger (pianist); William Stanley (pianist accompanist); Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

MUSIC: (Crouch); Here's a health, bonnie Scotland, to thee (Alexander Lee)

"MISKA HAUSER'S SECOND GRAND CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 April 1855), 5

The New Concert Hall at the Royal Hotel was again crowded to excess last evening . . . M. Hauser was assisted by Madame Lamont, who made a very successful debut . . .

"MISKA HAUSER'S CONCERTS", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (21 April 1855), 10

. . . The vocal parts of the Concerts were sustained by Mr. Banks, Miss Flora Harris, who met with the usual cordial reception due to an established favorite, and by a new candidate for public favour - Madame Lamont, designated in the bills as "the celebrated contralto." This lady sang Kathleen Mavourneen very agreeably, and also "Il Segreto di esser felice," (The Secret of Happiness), the latter, however, was not given in such a style as to lead the audience to suppose that this lady's singing would contribute to the discovery of the secret.

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Banks (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (24 April 1855), 1

POSITIVELY THE LAST. - MISKA HAUSER . . .
LAST GRAND CONCERT in Sydney, and Farewell to New South Wales . . .
THIS EVENING, April 24th, at the New Concert Hall, Royal Hotel . . .
PROGRAMME. Part 1 . . . Cavatina (Tancredi) - "Tu che accendi." - Madame Lamont . . .
Part II . . . Song (Crouch) - "Dermot Astore" - Madame Lamont . . .
Song (Osborne) - "Nelly; or, the Emigrant's Return" - Madame Lamont . . .

"MISKA HAUSER'S FAREWELL CONCERT", Empire (25 April 1855), 5

Yesterday evening, Miska Hauser, the distinguished Hungarian violinist, gave his farewell concert in the New Concert Hall, at the Royal Hotel. A crowded assemblage of ladies and gentlemen amply testified how fully the merits of this accomplished artiste are appreciated . . . The song of Dermot Astore, by Madame Lamont, was deservedly applauded . . .

MUSIC: (Croch)

[Advertisement], Empire (30 July 1856), 1

SINGING AND PIANOFORTE. - Madame LAMONT
having reooverod from ber long and severe illness, now receives pupils at her residence,
No. 22, William-street, Woolloomooloo. The Continental method pursued.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 August 1856), 1

CONCERT HALL, ROYAL HOTEL . . .
Madame CLARISSE CAILLY'S First Grand Concert, FRIDAY, August 15th.
PROGRAMME. Part I . . . Song - "Kathleen Mavourneen" - Crouch - Madame Lamont . . .
Song - "Home, sweet Home" - Bishop - Madame Lamont . . .
Part II . . . Song - "Terence's Farewell to Kathleen" - Patourel - Madame Lamont . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Clarisse Cailly (vocalist)

"MADAME CAILLY'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 August 1856), 6

. . . The debut which Madame Cailly made last night may be said to be, without exaggeration, a most complete triumph; from the moment of her uttering her first note, those present at once appreciated the vocal power of the cantatrice . . . Madame Lamont sung one or two ballads very sweetly; and Mr. Banks aided by no means inefficiently in filling up the programme of the evening . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (2 December 1856), 8

MADAME LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte, 22, William-street. Terms, £6 6s. per quarter.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 March 1857), 1

SINGING and PIANO. - Madame LAMONT removed to 123, Prince-street, Church-hill. Terms three guineas per quarter.

"AN EVENING WITH SHAKSPERE", The Sydney Morning Herald (27 March 1857), 5

Mr. A. J. Mason, the original lecturer on the art of wood engraving, gave his musical and poetical entertainment yesterday evening, at the concert hall of the Royal Hotel. The selections were chiefly from the principal plays of Shakspere, including Cymbeline, As You Like It, King Lear, The Tempest, Macbeth, and Midsummer Night's Dream. They were appropriately introduced by the lecturer, and skilfully performed, during the first part, and by Mrs. Andrews, Madame Lamont, Mr. Wheeler, and Mr. Walcott. Mr. J. Howson also took part in their execution. Mons. Roeckel presided at the pianoforte . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (lecturer, engraver); Mrs. Frank Andrews (vocalist); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (vocalist); Thomas Beilby Walcot (vocalist); John Howson (vocalist); Armand Roeckel (pianist)

"THE JUBILEE AT ST. BENEDICT'S", Freeman's Journal (9 May 1857), 2

The first High Mass was celebrated on Tuesday . . . Mozart's No. 12 was sung by the Cathedral choir, conducted by the talented and Rev. Mr. Curtis. We very much admired the middle movement of the Gloria. We never hear that majestic Quoniam Tu solus Sanctus, but we fancy that we have a faint glimpse of the All Holy. The Benedictus is one of the most charming morccaux that ever was written. The Soprani were Miss Stewart, Mrs. Bridson, and Mr. Peter Curtis; the Alta, Madame Lamont; the Tenor, Mr. Howson; and the Bass, Mr. Banks. The Dona nobis pacem, introducing the grand chorus after the Agnus Dei, was charmingly rendered by Madame Lamont, who has an exceedingly sweet mezzo-soprano voice. In a word, the music was all that could be desired . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anselm Curtis (conductor); Sarah Anne Bridson (vocalist); Peter Curtis (vocalist); St. Benedict's church (Sydney); St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney)

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 August 1857), 1

On the 26th July, at Liverpool, of a fall from a horse, Norman Lamont, aged 18, eldest son of Madame Lamont, the vocalist. Deceased was well known to the inhabitants in and around Liverpool as a youth of great promise, and possessed of sterling good qualities. His untimely end is sincerely regretted by all.

ASSOCIATIONS: Norman was baptised at St. Mary-on-the-Quay (RC), Bristol, on 19 June 1838

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 August 1857), 7

SINGING, PIANO, and Guitar. - Madame LAMONT, 123, Prince-street, Church-hill

"GRAND ORATORIO", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 September 1857), 5

The second of the oratorios came off at the Prince of Wales on the evening of Thursday last. The programme consisted of selections from the Creation, part of Mendelssohn's Elijah and portions of Rossini's Stabat Mater. Although the solos were equal to those of the oratorio at St. Mary's, the choral and orchestral departments were not so well disciplined and complete as on the occasion of the first important musical festival . . . Madame Bishop sang, "Angels ever bright and fair," and this formed the great attraction of the evening. The musical conductor was Mr. George Loder; and the oratorio was supported by Miss Flora Harris, Madame Lamont, Mrs. Gibbs, Miss S. C. Howson, and Mr. John Howson.

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist); George Loder (conductor); Eliza Gibbs (vocalist); Clelia Howson (vocalist); Prince of Wales Theatre (Sydney venue)

"CONCERT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", The Sydney Morning Herald (12 October 1857), 5

On Saturday evening Mr. Dyer, the secretary of the institution, provided a very pleasing musical entertainment, which, could it have been duly appreciated, would no doubt have lured a larger number from other amusements not so really interesting, and, possibly less free from objectionable associations. The thin attendance, however, did not interfere with the carrying out of a programme which contained many favourite glees, songs, and ballads, and some excellent music for the organ. Among the former were Sir H. R. Bishop's glee, "Sleep, gentle Lady" (in which Madame Lamont and Messrs. Wheeler, Fisher, Dyer, &c. took part) . . . Madame Lamont also sang two solo pieces, the sweet ballad entitled "The old mill," and the banquet song from "Lucrezia Borgia" "Il segreto per esser felice" . . . Locke's music in "Macbeth" brought the entertainment to a conclusion, in this the solo parts were sung by Madame Lamont, and Messrs. Fisher and Wheeler. Mr. Packer presided at the organ and pianoforte, accompanying the vocal pieces . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Dyer (vocalist); James Churchill Fisher (vocalist); Charles Sandys Packer (pianist, accompanist); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney institution and venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 January 1858), 8

MADAME LAMONT'S Educational Establishment will re-open on TUESDAY, 19th January, 123, Prince-street, Church-hill. Private lessons in singing, piano, harmony, and guitar, as usual.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 March 1858), 1

SINGING and Pianoforte. - Madame LAMONT, removed from 123, Prince-street, to 94, Kent-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (15 January 1859), 12

MADAME LAMONT, Professor of Singing and Pianoforte, 10, Charlotte-place, Church-hill.
Madame L. would be happy to undertake the musical department in a ladies' school in or near Sydney.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 February 1859), 1

SCHOOL OF ARTS . . . Mr. G. F. LAURENT begs respectfully to announce his
Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT will take place on MONDAY, February 7.
PROGRAMME. Part 1st . . . Air. - Robert toi que Jaime (Meyerbeer) - Madame Lamont . . .
Duet - All's well (Braham) - Madame Lamont and Mr. G. F. Laurent.
Part 2nd. Song - The Old Mill (Fislon) - Madame Laurent . . .
Ballad - Home, Sweet Home - Madame Lamont . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Frederick Laurent (vocalist)

"CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1859), 5

Mr. G. F. Laurent gave a vocal and instrumental concert at the School of Arts, last evening. The attendance was not very good - the hall being barely half filled. Mr. Packer, on the organ, and Herr Schmidt, on the violin, provided the instrumental, as Mesdames Lamont, and F. Harris, and Mr. Laurent did the vocal portion of the entertainment. Many of the pieces were loudly applauded, and the audience, though small, were evidently satisfied with the efforts made to please them.

ASSOCIATIONS: Carl Schmitt [sic] (violin)

"CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (28 October 1859), 4

Messrs. Wilson and Spagnoletti gave a vocal and instrumental concert last night, at the School of Arts. Owing, no doubt, to the unfavourable state of the weather, the audience was but limited in number, and consequently the various pieces on the programme, though well and tastefully executed, did not go off with that spirit that is so much needed to form a successful entertainment. In addition to Messrs. Wilson and Spagnoletti, the performers consisted of Nina Spagnoletti, Madame Lamont, Herr Kohler, and an amateur.

ASSOCIATIONS: Nina and Ernesto Spagnoletti junior (vocalists, brother and sister); Marmaduke Henry Wilson (pianist); Richard Wildblood Kohler (musician)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (17 December 1859), 12

MADAME LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte. 169, Gloucester-street, Church-hill.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (31 January 1860), 1

TO SCHOOLS - Madame LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte, 169, Gloucester-street, Church-hill.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (18 July 1864), 2

MRS. and the Misses PHILLIPS, of Parramatta, beg to inform the parents and friends of their pupils that their School will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, the 25th instant.
The following professors attend: -
Music - Miss Martin
French - Monsieur Dutruc
Drawing - Mr. F. C. Terry
Dancing - Mr. F. Needs
Singing - Madame Lamont.
There are vacancies.

ASSOCIATIONS: Miss Martin (music teacher); Pierre Ambroise Dutruc (French teacher); Frederick Charles Terry (drawing master); Frank Hillier Needs (dancing master)

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

TO SCHOOLS. - Madame LAMONT, Professor of Singing, Piano, and Harmonium. 145, Elizabeth-st.

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

MADAME LAMONT, Teacher of Singing, Piano, and Harmonium. 266, George-st., op. Jamison-street.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (11 January 1868), 9

A CARD - Madame LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte, Church-hill, next St. Patrick's.

"PARRAMATTA [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT] . . . PUBLIC SCHOOL", The Sydney Morning Herald (16 December 1868), 5

An entertainment in aid of the scholars' annual excursion was given in the large school-room of the Parramatta Public school, on Friday evening last. The programme embraced readings, recitations, instrumental and vocal solos, and last, but not least, choruses by the juveniles. In the vocal department particular mention should be made of Mr. Fairfax (from Sydney), who delighted the large audience assembled by his exquisito rendering of such favourite songs as the "British Lion," "A Freshening Breeze," the "Death of Nelson," and the "Village Blacksmith," the two latter being given in response to vociferous encores. Madame Lamont also appeared, and her efforts were highly appreciated; her singing of the pathotic ballad "Come home, Father," elicited much and deserved applause . . . A violin solo was given by Mr. T. Girling, a young gentleman whose execution of the most difficult passages upon that instrument of instruments, has earned him considerable local celebrity, and provoked a unanimous encore on the present occasion . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Andrew Fairfax (vocalist); Thomas Girling (violinist, singing teacher)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (25 September 1869), 1

A CARD - Madame LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte, Parramatta.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (7 November 1871), 1

MADAME LAMONT, Professor of Singing and the Pianoforte, 104, William-street, Woolloomooloo.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (19 March 1872), 1

MUSIC. - Madame Lamont has removed from 104, William-st., to 190, Palmer-st., near William-st.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (10 August 1872), 1

On the 7th instant, at Ross-street, Parramatta, Madame MARIA AUGUSTA LAMONT, the beloved wife of Edward Butler Lamont [sic], Esq., of Monydrain, Argyleshire, Scotland, aged 48.

"All About People", The Catholic Press [Sydney, NSW] (28 January 1915), 20

At the recent examinations held by the Royal Academy of Music, Miss Lizzie Lamont gained the highest marks and gold medal in the intermediate grade (pianoforte) for the State of N.S.W. . . . Miss Lamont, who is a pupil of St. Vincent's College, Potts Point . . . is a grand-daughter of the late Madame Lamont, who was organist at old St. Mary's Cathedral, and one of Sydney's leading musicians in her time.

"PERSONAL", The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate [Parramatta, NSW] (9 May 1923), 2

Mr. J. Lamont [sic], of Ryde, is the possessor of a painting which was saved from the fire in St. Mary's Cathedral in 1865. The picture, which was the only one of its kind rescued, was presented to Madame Lamnont, the cathedral organist. Madame Lamont was a music teacher in Parramatta many years ago, though most of her old pupils have now gone to the "great beyond." Mr. J. Lamont was a son of hers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Correctly William Eugene Lamont (1853-1941); Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Lamont (above) was his daughter (b. 1896)

LAMOUREUX, Monsieur (Monsieur LAMOUREUX) = Stagename of Henry Osborn THOMPSON

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, by c. 1857

LAMOUREUX, Clara (Clara LAMOUREUX; Madame LAMOUREUX) = Stagename of Clara THOMPSON

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, by c. 1859

LANCASTER, Ann (Ann COOPER; Mrs. Patrick William LANCASTER; Mrs. LANCASTER; Ann LANCASTER)

Musician, vocalist, salaried church singer

Born c. 1799
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 27 February 1810 (free per Ann)
Married Patrick William LANCASTER (1798-1847), St. John's, Parramatta, NSW, 5 June 1821
Died Parramatta, NSW, 19 July 1847, aged "47"

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Documentation:

Marriages, St. John's, Parramatta, 1821; St. John's Anglican church, Parramatta, REG/COMP/1

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No. 828 / William Patrick Lancaster [convict per] Tottenham P.S.'21 of the parish of Parramatta
and Ann Cooper [Free] of [the parish of Parramatta]
were Married in this Church by Banns this [5 June 1821]

"ST. JAMES'S CHURCH", The Monitor [Sydney, NSW] (3 September 1827), 3

The Archdeacon preached at this church on Sunday, both morning and evening. In the morning the sermon was very good. The psalmody was also delightful. In the evening the singing was very bad. We have noticed before, that the St. James's chorus falls of generally at night. The Choristers seem to us to be all masters in the evening service. There is a man, who in a loud falsetto voice, presumes to take the Counter. His notes occasionally border on a squeal, and he spoils the fine steady tones of the female singer, who is the stay of this Choir. The person who sings a second also in an evening, often begins and continues to lead, in lieu of following Mrs. Lancaster. If the singers would but let the last person really lead, and not only sing under her, but also after her, they would improve the evening choir much. In the morning, Mrs. L. in the piano parts, refrains too much. She need not be afraid of being a little louder in the piano parts. If her pronunciation were as pleasing as her notes, she would be entitled unqualified praise. But at present, she pronounces badly.

ASSOCIATIONS: St. James's church (Sydney)

[News], The Sydney Monitor (11 October 1828), 5

THE choir of St. James's, after attempting Jubilate Deo, in which they failed, have lately ventured in the evening upon Deus Misereatur. They succeed in this just as perfectly as they fail in the other. Both pieces are exquisite compositions. If a preference be to be given, it is perhaps to Jubilate Deo, because while the harmony, originality, and adaptation of sound to sense, are equal to those of Deus misereatur, the chorus's are more contrasted, and consequently the effect is greater. In Jubilate Deo, we can never hear Mrs. Lancaster, whose voice, from its strength and clear ness, is well adapted to anthems. In Deus Misereatur, it is strong and effective. We cannot understand how the same talents, which succeed so well, in the one anthem, fail so completely in the other. The counter in Jubilate Deo appears to be the air, because Mrs. L. and those who ought to sing, the air, cannot be heard. Hence the fine effect of a counter is lost, for the counter makes a bad first part. If the first and second part were full, the voice of the counter-singer, which is really good if he dare put forth his strength, would produce a delightful effect. But by itself, the counter of course sounds artificially, and makes poor harmony.

See also "DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE", The Sydney Monitor (13 October 1828), 5

THE choir of St. James's, after attempting Jubilate Deo . . . [as above]

NSW census, November 1828; State Records Authority of NSW

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. . . [Lancaster] Pat'k W'm / 28 / [Free by servitude] / [arrived] 1816 / 7 years / [Protestant] / Blacksmith, Pitt-street
Ann / 29 / [Came Free] / 1810 / [Protestant] // William / 7 // Benjamin / 5 // [both born in the colony] . . .

Colonial Secretary LC, Cash vouchers 1829, State Archives NSW, 4/296 (transcr. Rushworth 1988, 363, corrected)

[St. James's Church], Chaplain Hill, £250 [per annum]; Clerk, 20;
Collector of Pew Rents, 5; Sexton, 20; Beadles (2), 15 each; Pew openers (2), 10 each;
Teacher of the Choir and Organist, Mr. Pearson, £26; ditto, for tuning the organ, 8;
Singers, Harriet Edmonds, 10; Ann Lancaster, 5; E. Hoare, J. Parton, G. Shepherd, Wm. Aldis, R. Cooper, S. Pawsey, 5 each; Organ blower, Geo. Mills, 4 6s 8d; Watchman, 13; Grave Digger, 13.

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Hill (cleric); James Pearson (organist); Harriet Edmonds (singer); Edward Hoare (singer); William Henry Aldis (singer); Samuel Pawsey (singer); George Mills (organ blower); the singer "R. Cooper" (? Robert) was probably related; Robert Cooper, perhaps her father, a soldier (NSW corps/102nd Regiment), arrived per Anne, 27 February 1810; and died at Parramatta in 1837, reportedly aged "78" ("69" in the 1828 census)

Burials in the parish of St. John Parramatta in the county of Cumberland in the year 1847; register 1839-89, page 69; St. John's Anglican church, Parramatta, REG/BUR/4

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No. 1043 / Ann Lancaster / Parramatta / [died] July 19 / [buried] July 21 / 47 years / Widow . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Her husband Patrick had died less than 2 months earlier

LANCELOTT, Francis (Francis LANCELOTT; F. LANCELOTT)

Musician, musical editor, composer, author, mineralogist, blacksmith, copying clerk

Born London, England, 11 April 1816; baptised St. Giles Cripplegate, 26 May 1816; son of Francis LANCELOTT and Martha CURLING
Arrived Adelaide, SA, by July 1850
Departed Adelaide, SA, 10 December 1850 (per Sea Queen, for London)
Died Frencham, Surrey, 22 November 1899

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ASSOCIATIONS: (son)

Summary:

Francis Lancelott was, like his father, a blacksmith by trade, and served as first copying clerk of the City of London from 1859. In the 1861 and 1871 censuses, however, he gave his occupation as musical composer. His professional engagement with music dates back to the mid 1840s, when he served as editor of peridocial The musical bouquet.

Documentation:

Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. Giles Cripplegate in the city of London in the year 1816; register 1813-17, page 247; London Metropolitan Archives, P69/GIS/A/01/MS 6423/1

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No. 1972 / [1816] May 26 / B. 11 April / Francis S. of / Francis & Martha / Lancelott / Bridgwater Gardens / Smith . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Lancelott senior (1789-1839) and Martha Curling (d. 1848) married at St. Giles Cripplegate on 5 December 1813

England census, 6 June 1841, St Giles Without Cripplegate; UK National Archives, HO107/727/9/9/11/16

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Barbican / Francis Lancelott / 25 / Iron crate worker [?] / [born in county]
Martha / 45 // Maria / 20 // Ann / 20 // Matilda / 13

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times [SA] (31 August 1850), 4

A BARGAIN. A FIRST-RATE Cottage Pianoforte,
fine rich tone, to be sold for 20 guineas cash. Apply quickly.
F. Lancelott, Professor of Harmony and Composition,
Hindley-street west, and Eliza-street, Weymouth-street, opposite the Theatre.

"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE . . . CLEARED OUT", Adelaide Times (14 December 1850), 5

December 10 - The barque Sea Queen, 404 tons, R. T. Wood, master, for London . . . Passengers per Sea Queen . . . Mr. Lancelot . . .

Musical works:

Anti road and dray tax song (1850)

NO COPY OF MUSIC IDENTIFIED; Words only survive

"ANTI-DRAY TAX LEAGUE", South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (28 June 1850), 3

The adjourned meeting of delegates was held yesterday (Thursday) at the "White Horse," Currie-street . . . a gentleman named Lancelott entered and presented the worthy Chairman, Alexander Anderson, Esq., with a song set to music, and dedicated to him. It met with a warm reception from the Leaguers present - so cordial indeed as to induce the author to announce his intention of having it published. The words are as follow: -

We've sever'd ourselves from our friends and home,
And far over the ocean we've come, my boys!
To reap from our toil, on this sunny toil,
A better reward than at home, my boys!
But sorrow clouds Hope's sunny face;
Our autocratic rulers base
Have taxed our roads, and taxed our drays,
And coward slave is he who pays.

[Chorus] Then down with the road and the dray-tax, too,
And show to the minions of tyranny,
Bold Britons are we, who dare to be free,
And die for our rights and liberty . . .

[and 2 more verses]

ASSOCIATIONS: (farmer, Morphett Vale)

"THE ANTI DRAY AND LAND TAX LEAGUE", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (29 June 1850), 3

. . . the other delegates were entertained by the arrival of a person named Lancelott, who recited with much enthusiasm the following song composed and set to music by himself, and dedicated to Mr. Anderson: -
WE'VE SEVER D OVRSELVES FROM OUR FRIENDS AND HOME,
Written, composed, and respectfully dedicated to Alexander Anderson, Esq., of the Lodge, Morphett Vale.
BY F. LANCELOT.
We've sevr'd ourselves from our friends and home . . .
Mr. Lancelot informed the delegates that he was to get the music lithographed, and hoped that the League would patronise his efforts to further their cause . . .

See also "THE LEAGUE, ITS CHAIRMAN, AND ITS LATE MEETING", Adelaide Times (29 June 1850), 5

[Advertisement], South Australian (2 July 1850), 3

ANTI-ROAD, AND DRAY TAX SONG.
JUST published, at Platts's, price one shilling,
the patriotic Song, "We've severed ourselves from our friends and home."
The words and music by F. Lancelott.
PLATTS'S Book and Music Warehouses.

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Platts (musicseller)

"ANTI-ROAD AND DRAY-TAX SONG", Adelaide Times (2 July 1850), 3

Our enterprising fellow-colonist, Mr. Charles Platts, has, we see, undertaken the publications of this patriotic song, which has been set to music by Mr. Lancelott, the author. Mr. Lancelott, we ought to mention, has established a reputation for himself as a musical composer at home, and as this is, we believe, the first piece of music published in the colony, it has more than ordinary claims upon the public for support. No step towards the introduction of the tine arts into the colony, and especially in this its season of prosperity, ought, at all events, to be left to email loss upon any of the promoters.

And see also this parody, "THE MONTHLY ALMANAC", Adelaide Times (10 July 1850), 3

Trust her not! (1868)

Trust her not! the favourite song, with pianoforte accompaniment, words by Longrellow, music by Lancelott, musical supplement to The Adelaide miscellany, no. 5, December 3, 1868 (Adelaide: Walter C. Sims and Joseph Elliott, 1868)

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ASSOCIATIONS: Sims and Elliott (publishers); originally published in The musical bouquet (London)

Literary works:

Australia as it is (1852)

Australia as it is: its settlements, farms, and gold fields, by F. Lancelott, esq., mineralogical surveyor in the Australian colonies, in two volumes, vol. 1 (London: Colburn and Co., 1852)

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See on Aboriginal Corroborees (24-25):

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. . . as soon as darkness has fairly set in, they commence the corroboric dance. These corroborics are generally held on moonlight nights, and during the performance large bush fires are kept burning. The men, in a state of nakedness, with their bodies fantastically painted for the occasion, are the dancers. The women are the musicians; they [25] sit on the ground like Turks, with their opossum cloaks folded up in their laps, on which, as on so many drums, they beat with their open hands, at the same time singing together in unison and in perfect time their monotonous "Maley - maley - ma - a - ma!" The leader of the musicians is generally a man, who stands striking two sticks together, and by voice and gesture animates them. The dancers usually move in a line; they strike their toes and heels alternately on the ground, bending their bodies, and turning out the knees in imitation of kangaroos, frogs, and other animals. One of the dancers commonly acts as clown, and excites mirth by his antics; and the precision with which the dancers all move together, the lurid glare of the fires, the pleasing rhythm of the song, and the quick, animating beat of the sticks and rugs, produce an effect wild indeed, but pleasing and harmonious . . .

See on settler rural music making, SA (141):

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. . . Most of the farmers and others who dwell in the rural districts within the hundred of the counties, are, although parsimonious to a fault, altogether more moral, more straightforward and honourable in their business transactions, more kind and considerate to their neighbours, and generous and hospitable to strangers, than the mammon-worshipping Adeladians. Their chief sources of amusement are hunting, shooting, riding, and reading. Some possess their piano-forte, and enliven their homes with popular and even classical music, and occasionally dedicate an evening to Terpsichore, when the polka, mazurka, schottische, valse-a-deux-tems, and other popular dances are gone through with a grace and gusto that would astonish the fashionables of London . . .

Australia as it is: its settlements, farms, and gold fields, by F. Lancelott, esq., mineralogical surveyor in the Australian colonies, in two volumes, vol. 2 (London: Colburn and Co., 1852)

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See on music in "free and easy" public houses in Melbourne (112-14):

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[I now come to a subject that it pains me to moot - the public houses . . . Melbourne contains nearly one hundred of these demoralizing establishments] . . . At some of these taverns as they are called, "free and easies" are held three or four nights a week, where many get intoxicated, and all who like, sing what they like, to an extempore pianoforte and violin accompaniment. Between the singing, dance tunes and popular melodies are performed by the violinist and pianiste. At other of the public-houses, balls, such as would disgrace the very lowest pot-houses in England, are of frequent occurrence. The ball-room is generally a rude undecorated apartment; the scene one of wild confusion; here they dance grotesquely, there a quadrille, a sailor does a hornpipe in one corner; some Scotch reel, with arms a-kimbo in another; a [113] posse of Irish merrily jig and hugh on the left, while seated on a long form on the right, men and women drink, curse and send every one but themselves to perdition, the musicians all the time playing a popular [REDACTED] melody, or the like, as loud and as fast as they can. Such are the everyday pot-house balls in Melbourne; need I add, that the fair dancers are the most degraded of their sex. The orchestra frequently consists of a violinist and a drummer, who each labour for the ascendancy in a manner truly ludicrous. The violinist rasps and saws regardless alike of time, tune, or any one thing, but rendering audible the melody that is, or should be, streaming from his cremona, which, despite his exertions is overpowered and drowned by the incessant thundering of the huge drum, while an occasional extra whack, enough to burst the drum's head in, electrifies the dancers, and sets them prancing away with their hob-nailed boots, noisy as dray-horses, [114] graceful as crocodiles. It would appear that the masses prefer noise to music: a cornet-a-piston, two or three horns, an opheiclide, and a couple of monster drums, all roaring away with little tune, and no time appears to enchant them . . .

LANE, Miss (Miss LANE)

Vocalist, church singer

Active Sydney, NSW, 1839

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? IDENTIFICATION: Theresa Lane (bounty immigrant per Duchess of Northumberland, arrived Sydney, 3 October 1836, aged 24; Thereza Lane [sic] contributed to funds of St. Mary's Cathedral, as reported 23 May 1838; Theresa Lane married Jeremiah Murphy, Parramatta, 1840)

Documentation:

"REMINISCENCES OF CATHOLICISM IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE COLONY (To the Editor of the Goulburn Argus)", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (25 November 1865), 741

. . . I have seen Dr. Reid, who was a great man, assisted by his sisters and Miss Lane and a great body of singers . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Columbus Fitzpatrick (memoirist); James Aquinas Reid (musician) and his two sisters (vocalists); Music at St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney, 1839)

LANE, Mr. (Mr. LANE)

Musician, instrumentalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1838-39

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Documentation:

"THE ORATORIA", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (5 February 1838), 2

A grand Musical Festival took place at St. Mary's Church on Wednesday evening last, which was attended by upwards of five hundred persons. The selection of music was from the best authors and the professionals of Sydney, who gave their assistance gratuitously, mustered strong on the occasion. Mr. Wallace, as usual was the star of the instrumental performers, and was assisted by Mr. W.'s brother, Messrs. Deane, Cavendish, Edwards, Spyer, Josephson, Lane, and the full Band of the 50th regiment. Amongst the female vocalists we observed Miss Wallace, Mrs. Clark, and several of the Choir of the Chapel . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Vincent Wallace (musician); Spencer Wellington Wallace (musician); John Philip Deane (musician); William Joseph Cavendish (musician); John Edwards (musicians); Lawrence Joseph Spyer (musician); Joshua Frey Josephson (musician); Band of the 50th Regiment (military); Eliza Wallace (vocalist); Anne Remens Clarke (vocalist); Music at St. Mary's cathedral (Sydney, 1839)

LANE, Mr. (Mr. LANE; ? J. LANE) [NSW]

Actor

Active Sydney, NSW, by January 1834
Active Sydney, NSW, until June 1843 or later

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Documentation:

"THEATRICALS", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (18 January 1834), 2

On Thursday evening, the Point of Honour was repeated to a tolerably numerous audience. Since its first representation, the faults we before noticed have been considerably amended, and the substitution of Mr. Meredith for Mr. Lane in the Chevalier de St. Franc is a decided improvement . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Meredith (actor); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

"THE DRAMA", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (10 February 1834), 2

The bills of fare for Saturday evening was the Castle Spectre, Dancing on the Tight Rope, and a Farce called No . . . The farce of "no," for the first time is a lively little thing, but the cast not good. Sir George Doubtful by Mr. Lane should have been played by Knowles, the former gentle voice resembling a cracked fiddle . . . The farce was well; received, and, with a diferent cast and more study become a favourite.

ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad Knowles (actor)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (16 October 1834), 3

Theatre Royal, SYDNEY . . .
MR. LANE'S BENEFIT is fixed for SATURDAY NIGHT, October 18th, 1834,
when will be peiformed, for the first time at this Theatre, and in the Colony,
Otway's celebrated Tragedy, in five Acts, called
VENICE PRESERVED . . . Priuli, Mr. Lane . . .
At the Conclusion of the Tragedy,
An Indian Dance In Character, by Mr. Fitzgerald.
A COMIC SONG BY MR. DYBALL.
The favourite Recitation, "THE BATTLE OF MINDEN," BY MR. LANE . . .
Boxes to be taken, and Tickets to be had of . . .
Mr. Lane, at his Residence, Turner Cottage, Goulburn-street . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Denis Fitzgerald (dancer); Mr. Dyball (vocalist, actor)

"DRAMA", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 March 1837), 2

On Saturday night was produced for the benefit of Mr. Lane, under the patronage of the United Australians, the domestic drama of "Lyieushee Lovel" . . . Mr. Lane sustained the character of General Montgomery respectably . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: The United Australians' patronage of Lane perhaps suggests that he was a "native" of (i.e. born in) the colony;
see also [Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (28 March 1827), 3

ADVERTISEMENT. Mr. Lane's Address to the Audience on the night of his benefit: . . .

"Royal Victoria Theatre", Commercial Journal and Advertiser [Sydney, NSW] (28 March 1838), 2

On Monday evening this, splendid house was opened for the first time for the admission of the public . . . The Othello of the evening was Mr. Arabin, a gentleman from the Hobart Town Theatre, who, whatever his merits as a performer may be in other characters, unquestionably failed in that of the Moor . . . Mr. Spencer made a hit as Iago . . . Mr. Lane was stale, flat, and unprofitable as Brabantio . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Gustavus Arabin (actor); Albert Spencer (actor); Royal Victoria Theatre (new Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (10 February 1842), 3

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC THEATRE. THIS EVENING, Thursday, February 10th . . .
To conclude with the laughable Entertainment, called, A DAY AFTER THE FAIR.
Old Mr. Fidget (a gentleman born to he tormented) - Mr. Lane. (His second appearance here) . . .
C. KNOWLES, Stage Manager.

ASSOCIATIONS: Olympic Theatre (Sydney venue)

"THEATRICALS. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE", The Australian (7 June 1843), 2

The revival of Sheridan's comedy of The School for Scandal, supported by the whole strength of the company, drew a crowded and fashionable audience on Monday evening . . . The costumes were, on the whole, in admirable keeping. One or two trifling matters we will, however, suggest in reference thereunto. Rowley, who is the confidential servant of the family, should be dressed as the upper servants of the noblesse always are, in plain clothes, and not in the hodge-podge livery and corduroys mounted by Mr. Lane . . .

LANE, Mr. (Mr. LANE) [SA]

Actor, vocalist

Active Adelaide, SA, 1842

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[Advertisement], The Examiner [Adelaide, SA] (13 January 1842), 1

QUEEN'S THEATRE. MR. LAZAR'S BENEFIT . . .
On Monday, January 17th, 1842 . . .
The entertainments will commence with (for the first time in this colony) . . .
THE KING'S FOOL; OR, THE OLD MAN'S CURSE . . .
Francis I (King of France) - Mr. Arabin . . .
Viscount de Piende - Mr. Lane.
TRIBOULET (the King's fool) - MR. LAZAR . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); Gustavus Arabin (actor); Queen's Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], The Examiner (23 November 1842), 2

QUEEN'S THEATRE . . .
FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MR. AND MISS LAZAR . . .
On Monday next, November 28th, 1842,
Will be produced,, for the first time in this colony
(with the Original Music) the celebrated Romantic Drama, in three Acts, entitled
DER FREISCHUTZ; OR, THE CHARMED BULLET . . .
Wilhelm, a villager - Mr. Lane . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rachel Lazar (actor, dancer, vocalist)

"QUEEN'S THEATRE", The Examiner (30 November 1842), 3

ON Monday Evening, this Theatre was open for the last time, being for the benefit of Mr. and Miss Lazar. The pieces selected, were "Der Frieschutz," [sic] and "Tom Thumb," which gave great satisfaction to a crowded house . . . Mr. Lazar appeared to great advantage as Caspar . . . Of Miss Lazar's acting . . . is always excellent, and the character of the fair Agnes was finely acted by her talented representative. The rest of the corps dramatique got through their parts very creditably. Mr. Lane performed his part in his usual manner, and his singing (?) seemed to be fully appreciated by the audience; the whole piece, however, went off with great eclat . . .

LANE, Henry (Henry LANE)

Musical amateur, public servant

Born Limerick, Ireland, 1818
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1837 (aged "19")
Married Mary Priscilla DEVLIN, NSW, 1859
Died Sydney, NSW, 21 September 1873, aged "55"

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"NEW MUSIC", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (8 May 1868), 4

At a concert given by the Civil Service Musical Society one evening this week, the Civil Service Galop was played, for the first time before an audience, and we are informed that it was very much admired. Mr. Sebastian Hodge is the composer, and it is dedicated to Mr. Henry Lane, president of the society. Messrs. Elvy and Co., of George-street, are the publishers.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sebastian Hodge (composer); Robert Hammond Elvy (musicseller, publisher); Civil Service Musical Society (association)

"CIVIL SERVICE MUSICAL SOCIETY", Sydney Mail (3 October 1868), 12

The annual meeting of the Civil Service Musical Society took place on on Tuesday, at Clark's Assembly-Rooms, Elizabeth-street, Mr. Henry Lane in the chair. Between forty and fifty members of the society were present, all of whom manifested the greatest interest in the proceedings . . . The hon. secretary (Mr. S. M. Mowle) read the Report, from which it appeared that great success had attended the labours of the committee during the past year, and that the finances were in a very satisfactory state . . . The committee had given three concerts during the year, at which there had been crowded houses, the audiences having proved to be so huge that there was not a room to be found tin the city in which comfortable accommodation could be provided. The committee made several suggestions of a plain, practical character in their report; recommended that the salaries of the musical instructors should be increased so that a more frequent attendance for the purposes of instruction might be secured, and spoke in the highest terms of the services of Mr. Douglas Callen and Mr. William Stanley . . . The report detailed many of the steps taken for the benefit of the society during their term of office, and (amongst other things), mentioned that they had sent to England for the instrumental parts of the "Ancient Mariner" - a cantata composed by J. F. Barnet, and performed for the first time at the Birmingham Festival, where it had been, received with marked favour, as a standard musical work . . . The adoption of the report and balance sheet was then put and carried. Mr. Henry Lane was next re-elected president of the society by a unanimous vote, and returned thanks in a neat and effective speech . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Stewart Marjoribanks Mowle (secretary); Douglas Callen (musician); William Stanley (musician)

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (20 September 1855), 1

On the 19th instant, at Sycee, Glenmore Road, HENRY LANE, J.P., aged 55 years.

"SYDNEY SUMMARY", The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle [NSW] (24 September 1873), 2

The public will hear with regret the news of the death of an old and respected government servant, Mr. Henry Lane. Mr. Lane was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1818, and was consequently fifty-five years of age. He came to this colony in 1837, when he was but nineteen years of age, and immediately afterwards obtained employment under the government. He remained in the civil service, with a slight intermission, till 1871. His position was then what it had been for several years, under secretary for finance and trade. After a service of about thirty years, he resigned on a pension allowed by the Superannuation Act. During the past six or eight months Mr. Lane bad been engaged in the business on his own account as land agent, but for some weeks before his death he had been so ill that he was unable to attend to his office. The complaint he suffered from was dropsy. His death took place on Sunday at about three o'clock, at his residence, Glenmore-road.

LANG, John Dunmore (John Dunmore LANG; J. D. LANG; Dr. LANG)

Presbyterian cleric, controversialist, poet, hymn writer

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LANG, Thomas (Thomas LANG; T. LANG; Mr. LANG)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, flute player, horticulturalist, seedsman, nurseryman

Born St. Croix, West Indies, c. 1815; son of Andrew LANG and Ellen GRAY
Married Mathilda GILCHRIST, Kilmarnock, Scotland, 27 July 1840
Active Ballarat, VIC, by mid 1856
Died Melbourne, VIC, 18 August 1896, aged "80"

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LANG, Matilda Lucretia (Matilda Lucretia LANG; Looie LANG; Miss L. LANG; Miss LANG; Mrs. William John VON DER LUFT; Mrs. VON DER LUFT; Looie VON DER LUFT)

Musician, pianist, organist, teacher of music and dancing

Born Kilmaurs, Ayreshire, Scotland, 11 October 1849; baptised Kilmaurs, 4 December 1849; daughter of Thomas LANG and Mathilda GILCHRIST
Arrived Ballarat, VIC, by mid 1856
Married William John VON DER LUFT (d. 1891), South Yarra, VIC, 4 December 1873
Died Heathcote, VIC, 23 July 1931, aged "80" [sic]

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Baptisms, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, 1849; Scotland, Select births and baptisms

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4 December 1849 / born 11 October 1849 / Matilda Lucretia daughter of / Thomas Lang and Matilda Gilchrist

Scotland census, 30 March 1851, Kilmaurs, Ayreshire; CSSCT1851/134/Kilmaurs-3/16

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Carmelbank / Thomas Lang / Head / Mar. / 35 / Nurseryman seeds man & farmer employing 18 / [born] St. Cross British, West Indies
Matilda / Wife / 31 // Margaret Ann / 8 // Ellen Darcy / 7 // Matilda Lucretia / 1 . . . [and boarders, visitors, and servants]

ASSOCIATIONS: The two elder Misses Lang, Margaret Ann and Ellen Darcy, married respectively in April 1864 (to Edwin Field, of Heathcote) and June 1865 (to William Harvie, of Ballarat), leaving to Matilda the title of "Miss Lang"

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY. JUDAS MACCABAEUS", The Ballarat Star [VIC] (2 April 1866), 2

Good Friday's performance by this society was probably its chiefest success, not only in a musical point of view, but even as regards the attendance of the public . . . The society is on very friendly terms with the Emerald Hill Philharmonic Society, several of the prominent officers and members of which took their places among the instrumentalists. Mrs. J. C. Ellis, the principal soprano on this occasion, is also an amateur member of the Emerald Hill society, and she similarly obliged the Ballarat body. The band, led by Mr. T. King., was very effective, and noticeable in being better supplied with stringed instruments than usual . . . The harmonium was confided to the hands of Mrs. William Little; and Mr. John Robson, as conductor, wielded the baton with his accustomed taste, tact, and power . . . After the concert, the committee invited the assisting visitors from Emerald Hill and Melbourne to a collation at Lester's hotel . . . Mr. Lewis (of the Emerald Hill Society), proposed - "The health of Mr. Thomas Lang," congratulating the society upon having Mr. Lang for president, as that gentleman had been connected with similar societies for twenty years. Mr. Lewis had never before seen a president who so emphatically performed the duties of the office, insomuch that, among other matters, he took his place among the instrumentalists in the orchestra, and otherwise made himself familiar with the operations and movements of the society. Mr. Lang having responded, the company shortly afterwards broke up.

ASSOCIATIONS: Marie Ellis (vocalist); Thomas King (violin, leader); Catherine Little (harmonium); John Robson (conductor); Ballarat Harmonic Society (association); Emerald Hill Philharmonic Society (Melbourne association)

"THE CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (4 July 1866), 3

The Ballarat Choral Society gave its opening concert on Tuesday evening, in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, before a large audience . . . The orchestra numbered nearly one hundred performers, and as we have had occasion to remark before, the society comprises several members of the Harmonic Society . . . there were two conductors during the evening, Mr. A. T. Turner having wielded the baton during the performance of the Miserere from "Il Trovatore," Herr Carl Schmitt was the conductor, and as the organiser of the society to him is due the credit of the concert in that sense . . . Mrs. Richard Bunce presided generally at the piano, though Mr. A. T. Turner accompanied in the "Huntsmen's Chorus" from "Der Freischutz" and in one or two other pieces, and Miss Lang accompanied Herr Schmitt in the duet for violin and piano from "Lucia di Lammermoor" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Austin Theodore Turner (conductor); Carl Schmitt (conductor, violinist); Charlotte Bunce (accompanist); Ballarat Choral Society (association); Mechanics' Institute (Ballarat venue)

"SUMMARY FOR EUROPE . . . SOCIAL", The Ballarat Star (23 February 1867), 1 supplement

. . . At the recent annual meeting of the Ballarat Harmonic Society (Mr. Thomas Lang, president, in the chair), the following officers were appointed for the ensuing year: - Mr. T. Lang, re-appointed president; Mr. A. T. Turner re-appointed conductor; Mr. Richard Wicking, treasurer; Mr. S. Lamble, librarian; Miss Lang, organist; Mr. Cazaly, secretary . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Wicking (member); Samuel Lamble (member); Peter Cazaly (member)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (25 March 1867), 2

Herr Carl Schmitt's farewell concert at the Caledonian Hall on Saturday night was more successful in the pleasant music so skilfully played and sung than in the extent of the patronage given to the performances. The hall was not half filled, and the greater the pity, as there was some really delightful singing by Miss Julia Mathews and the gentlemen who assisted. Miss Binder presided at the piano, and Mrs. James Bunce and Miss Lang also performed on that instrument. Miss Lang has been a pupil of Herr Schmitt, and she has acquired, certainly, a great facility of touch, and is not wanting in expression either. Mr. Coleman Jacobs also played . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Marion Binder (pianist); Coleman Jacobs (pianist)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (21 June 1867), 2

The Harmonic Society's grand miscellaneous concert will take place this evening, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute. The concert will be one full of attraction to the lovers of the highest kind of music. Romberg's "Lay of the Bell," Locke's "Macbeth" music, and selections from the operas "Zampa," "Faust," and "Der Freischutz" will be given. Miss Geraldine Warden will take the first soprano solos, and the full orchestra of 120 performers will include all our best local soloists. Mr. A. T. Turner will conduct as usual, Mr. T. King will lead, and Miss Lang will be the organist.

ASSOCIATIONS: Geraldine Warden (vocalist)

"HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (16 August 1867), 3

The complimentary benefit given by the Harmonic Society to its accomplished conductor, Mr. Austin T. Turner, on Thursday evening, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, was very successful in every way . . . The band and chorus numbered hard upon a hundred and twenty performers, the beneficisire himself conducting as usual, Mr. T. King being the leader and Miss Lang the pianiste . . . Besides those already mentioned there were the following instrumentalists: . . . flute, Mr. Lang . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (10 October 1867), 2

The Baptist Church Bazaar was crowded both in the afternoon and evening yesterday, and an excellent trade was done. There were no vocal musical performances, but Miss Lang gave her services as pianist, and thus added enjoyably to the entertainments of the evening.

"THE CONCERT IN THE ALFRED HALL", The Ballarat Star (13 December 1867), 3

The Ballarat Harmonic Society gave its first concert in the Alfred Hall on Thursday night, and achieved its greatest success on the occasion . . . not fewer certainly than 3000 persons being present . . . Mr A. T. Turner, was conductor, as usual, and Mr. T. King, leader; Miss Lang being the pianist. The band was composed as follows: . . . flute, Mr. Thomas Lang . . .

"THE BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", The Ballarat Star (27 December 1867), 2

Not quite a full house attended the performance of Haydn's "Creation" in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute on Christmas night . . . Miss Lang was the pianist on the occaaion, Mr. T. King led the band, and the whole was conducted by Mr. A. T. Turner . . .

"BALLARAT HARMONIC SOCIETY", The Ballarat Star (13 February 1869), 2

The fifth annual meeting of the Ballarat Harmonic Society was held in the Baptist school-room, Dawson-street, on Thursday evening [11 February]. The attendance was numerous . . . Mr T. Lang, president, occupied the chair . . .
The following report was read: - . . . Your committee are of opinion that the best thanks of the members are due to Messrs. Thomas Lang and Whitten, for their liberal offer to procure from England in complete parts of two operas, the cost of which to be refunded to those gentlemen so soon as the society is in a position so to do. The operas expected are Masaniello and Maritana, and may be expected by the March mail . . .

"SUMMARY FOR EUROPE . . . SOCIAL", The Ballarat Star (27 February 1869), 4

. . . At the recent annual meeting of the Ballarat Harmonic Society . . . A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring president. Mr. Thomas Lang responded, thanking the members for the expression of feeling to him as president during the past year . . .

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (6 July 1870), 2

An entertainment, consisting of a concert and readings, was given last eveningby a number of amateurs in the Soldiers' Hill School-room, in aid of a fund to pay for additions to its accommodation. The room was crammed with the audience, and every item of the bill of fare was applauded enthusiastically. The Rev. W. Henderson presided and delivered an address . . . Miss Lang, the Misses Gibbings, Mrs. Burns, Mr. Barrett, and "the chorus," composed of several other ladies and gentlemen, contributed the instrumental and vocal part of the entertainment, which was altogether very successful.

"MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CONCERT", The Ballarat Courier (13 September 1871), 3

Another very pleasant promenade concert in connection with the above institution was given last night . . . Miss Lang and Mr. Turner presided at the piano . . .

"THE BULB SHOW", The Ballarat Star (21 October 1871), 4

The Ballarat Horticultural Society's Bulb Show was held on Friday, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute . . . The prize-list below will show who sent the choicer exhibits for competition, and besides those, there were large collections sent by Lang and Cos., not for competition . . . By the courtesy of the committee of the institute the piano was placed at the service of the society, and Misses Lang and Cutter at intervals lent the charm of music to the exhibition . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Cassie Cutter (vocalist)

"THE BALLAD CONCERTS", The Ballarat Star (6 December 1871), 3

The second of the ballad concerts given by the members of the Ballarat Harmonic Society, in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday night, was much better attended than the first . . . After . . . a pianoforte duet by the Misses Lang, Mrs. Cutter again appeared, and sang "When the quiet moon is beaming" . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: There were two younger sisters, Cecilia (b. 1854) and Mary (b. 1856)

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (7 December 1871), 2

There was a much better attendance at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday night, when Mrs. Cutter made her third appearance, but still the smallness of the attendance must have been discouraging to the society, which has gone to great expense in getting up the concerts . . . The ladies and gentlemen who sang on the previous nights also took part in Wednesday night's programme. Miss Lang filling the responsible position of accompanyist with great skill.

ASSOCIATIONS: For the program, see [Advertisement], The Ballarat Star (6 December 1871), 3

"NEWS AND NOTES", The Ballarat Star (3 December 1872), 2

The concert last night, at the Mechanics' Institute, in aid of the St. Andrew's Kirk organ fund, was a very pleasant success. There were near fifty performers, consisting of the kirk choir, led by Mr. P. Cazaly, with Miss Louisa Lang as pianist [sic, Looie] . . . Miss Lang gave one or two fantasias, the execution of which showed remarkable facility in fingering . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Ballarat Courier (8 December 1873), 2

VON DER LUFT - LANG - On 4th December, at Fairy Cottage, South Yarra, by Rev. Wm. Henderson of Ballarat, William John von der Luft Esq., of Yaburra, Heathcote, to Matilda Lucretia, third daughter of Thomas Lang, Esq.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henderson was the minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian kirk, Ballarat, above

"THE COSTERFIELD TEA MEETING AND CONCERT (BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser [Heathcote, VIC] (23 September 1875), 2

Being the only bachelor on the literary staff of the Times, I was commissioned to visit Costerfield last Thursday, and report upon the tea meeting and concert to be held that evening in the local State School . . . The principal attraction was the songs, and some of them were given in a way which roused the audience to enthusiasm, Mrs. Von-der-Luft, in particular, who sang in place of Mr. Herrenschmidt, being received with a perfect storm of applause . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Music in Heathcote and district (general)

"AN EVENING WITH THE TELEPHONE", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (10 April 1879), 2

On Wednesday evening the 2nd inst. we had an opportunity of seeing the working of this wonderful instrument, and testing its power of conveying sound. Mr. Tymns, who possesses one, and also a microphone, was kind enough, on the evening mentioned to place both these instrumnents at the disposal of his friends, some of whom assembled at his own house, and some at Ivy Cottage . . . A cornet solo, played by Mr. Greig at Mr. Tymms's, was distinctly heard by everyone in the room (28) at the cottage, as was Mr. Greig's singing of "In Happy Moments," and "Strangers Yet," also Miss Marian Bell's singing of "The Golden Shore," while "The Claribel Waltzes," played by Mrs. Von-der-Luft on the piano at the cottage, delighted the listeners at Mr. Tymms's . . .

"THE BAND CONCERT", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (19 September 1884), 2

On Wednesday evening last the concert in aid of the Heathcote Brass Band funds took place in the Town Hall under the most favorable circumstances . . . Mrs. Von der Luft's pianoforte solo, "Auld Robin Gray," was given in that lady's usual masterly style, and called forth the hearty plaudits of the audience, which at no part of the evening appeared very enthusiastic . . . The accompaniments were well played by Mrs. Von-der-Luft . . .

"Marriages", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (29 July 1890), 1

LANG - GILCHRIST. - Golden Wedding. - On the 27th July, 1840, at Kilmarnock, Scotland, by the Rev. James Mackinlay, D.D., Thomas Lang, second son of Major Andrew Lang, Knight of Dannebrog and Dannebrogsman, to Matilda Gilchrist, youngest daughter of the late John Gilchrist, of Paisley.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (19 August 1896), 1

LANG. - At his residence Lynne Bank, Hoddle-street, East Melbourne, Thomas Lang son of Major Andrew Lang, knight of the Danebrog Danebrogsman, aged 80 years.

[News], The Ballarat Star (22 August 1896), 2

The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Lang, who, until a few years ago, was a resident of Ballarat of very long standing. The deceased gentleman, who had attained an advanced age, was a native of Kilmarnock, Scotland [sic], and arrived in Ballarat over 40 years ago. For a number of years he carried on business us a seedsman and nurseryman, and was a member of the well-known Ballarat firm of Thomas Lang, Rennie, and Co. A few years ago Mr Lang left Ballarat and went to Melbourne, where, for a time, he engaged in a similar business. Eventually he became so enfeebled in health that it became necessary for him to retire, and the business has since been conducted by one of his sons. During his residence in Ballarat the deceased gentlemen, though taking no part in public affairs [sic], was highly respected by all classes for his geniality and uprightness. He leaves a widow and large family of children, all of whom are grown up.

"Early Reminiscences. THE McIVOR GOLDFIELD. No. 39. MUSIC (Vocal and Instrumental) . . . REGISTRARS", The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (4 August 1910), 2-3

. . . Teachers of music now are Mrs. von der Luft . . .
[3] . . . [1903] Mrs. von der Luft was appointed Electoral Registrar for the Heathcote Division of Waranga, to which name the southern portion of Rodney was altered. Mrs. von der Luft from 1891 to 1904 also held the appointment of Electoral Registrar for the North Central Province and since 1904 for the Northern Province. Mr. William von der Luft, Registrar from March, 1888 to March 1891. Mrs. Looie von der Luft was appointed Registrar after Mr. Von der Luft's decease, and has been Registrar from March, 1891 to the present time . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (23 May 1932), 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - Re MATILDA LUCRETIA VON DER LUFT . . .
late of Heathcote, in the State of Victoria, widow, deceased,
who died on the twenty third day of July 1931 . . .

LANGDALE, Philip (Philip LANGDALE; Phil LANGDALE; Mr. LANGDALE)

Musician, bassoonist, bassoon player

Born Sevenoaks, Kent, England, 29 December 1854
Active Australia, June 1888 to July 1895
Died Mitcham, Surrey, England, 22 October 1929

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"EVENING POPULAR CONCERT", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (10 September 1888), 9

. . . We believe it is something like 20 years since a bassoon solo has been heard in Melbourne, though we do not think it will be anything like that time before one is heard again. The bassoon, with its great compass and its vox humana upper notes, is, in the hands of a skilful artist, capable of producing extraordinary effects. Mr. P. Langdale is an exceptionally gifted bassoon player, able to perform wonders with it, and he is also, as is very obvious from his performance, possessed of a fund of humour, in which he and his instrument are perfectly at home together. His rendering of the air with variations on "Lucy Long," by F. Godfrey, was so good and yet so irresistibly funny that he had also to submit to an encore. The encore number was decidedly comic, as evincing a serious disinclination to return to "Home, Sweet Home," till "Early in the morning."

ASSOCIATIONS: Centennial Orchestra (group)

"Mr. Philip Langdale", Table Talk (21 June 1889), 15

Mr. Philip Langdale was born on December 20, 1854, at Sevenoaks, Kent . . . Subsequently Mr. Langdale had occasion to play at the Olympic Theatre, London, with Mr. Winterbottom as conductor, but that gentleman cast a wet blanket over the young man's hopes by declaring he never would make a bassoon player. This statement is all the more remarkable, as Mr. Langdale has been the only bassoon player who has caught the public taste in Melbourne since Mr. Winterbottom's phenomenal success here . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Winterbottom (bassoonist)

"MUSIC. CONCERTS, &c.", The Australasian (6 July 1895), 32

The only other solo instrumentalist was Mr. Phil Langdale, who, with his bassoon, made his final bow to Melbourne audiences, as he departed on the following day (Tuesday) from I these shores by the German steamer Darmstadt. The best performer on his instrument perhaps that we have ever had here, Mr. Langdale will be badly missed, and it does not speak well for the progressive state of musical art in what was once considered the most musical city of Australia, that so accomplished an executant should have been allowed to remain comparatively idle, through lack of orchestral and other engagements, until he found it necessary to pack up his traps and move on to a more musically enlightened community - where assuredly his services will be in request. On Monday he was encored after both his solos and subsequently presented by Mr. Byron Moore (vice-president) with a ticket for the passage home, which had been purchased by the money previously subscribed by his many friends and admirers. In making the presentation, Mr. Byron Moore aptly described the recipient as "a good musician and a very good fellow," and expressed regret that it was not a return ticket. Mr. Langdale briefly returned thanks, and remarked that when times got better he hoped to find his way back again, and that therefore he would not now say good-bye, but "au revoir." Mr. G. B. Fentum and Mr. Ernest Wood supplied the pianoforte accompaniments.

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

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, merchant

Born ? by c. 1780
Married Rebecca POGSON, All Hallows, Barking by the Tower, London, England, 18 August 1798
Arrived Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), 11 August 1821 (free, per Grace, from London)
Deaprted Hobart Town, VDL (TAS), early 1853 (for VIC)
Died VIC, June 1853

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? Baptisms, St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, 1799; London Metropolitan Archives, P91/LEN/A/004/MS07496/009

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[November 1799] William George s. of William & Ann Langford of Queen's Square Born Oct'r the 14th Baptized the 7th ins't

Marriages, All Hallows, Barking by the Tower, London, 1798; register 1764-1812, page 167; London Metropolitan Archives, P69/ALH1/A/03/003

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No. 219 / George Langford of this parish bachelor and Rebecca Pogson of the same spinster
were Married in this Church by Banns this [18 August 1798] . . .

The Post Office London directory for 1816 (London: Critchett & Woods, 1816), 198

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. . . Langford George, Salesman, 10, Sparrow-corner, Minories . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: City of London land tax records place Langford at Sparrow corner from 1814 to 1818 inclusive

[Letters to the editor] "Mr. Langford's Memoranda collected at Wisbeach, &c.", New monthly magazine [London, England] (1 January 1817), 490

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MR. EDITOR, IF any of the memoranda in this paper should be thought worthy of a place in your instructive work, you are at full liberty to use them. They were taken by myself in September 1816.
- G. LANGFORD, Sparrow-Corner, Minories, Oct. 5, 1816.
WISBEACH - Inscription on a Stone in the New Crescent.
Where these Vaults are erected stood the ancient Castle of Wisbeach, built by William the Conqueror, 1071. In 1236 it was destroyed by an Inundation of the Sea, and was rebuilt by Cardinal Morton, Bishop of Ely. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth it was used as a prison. In 1793 Joseph Medworth purchased the Castle with its appurtenances, and in 1815 took down the Castle for his plan of Streets and Houses on the Premises.
At this place are two very ancient inscriptions; the one for Thomas de Branston, the first constable of Wisbeach Castle, who died in 1071; the second for another person, name extinct, who died A. D. 1111.
On a Free-Mason in the Churchyard.
He who did the Temple rear,
And liv'd and died upon the square,
Is gone, like me, no one knows where,
But such as Master Masons are.
LEVERINGTON . . . WALPOLE ST. ANDREWS . . . SWATHAM . . . WALSOKEN . . .

[Notice], The London gazette (17 March 1821), 634

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NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership subsisting between us the undersigned, William Langford, George Langford and Henry Goggs, carrying on business as Dealers in Clothes, at No. 10, Sparrow-Corner, in the Minories, London, in the name of the said George Langford, was on the 5th day of this instant March dissolved by mutual conscht so far only as relates to the said George Langford.
All persons indebted to the late firm are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said William Langford and Henry Goggs, who will discharge all debts due from the same, and by whom the business will in fature be carried on under the firm of Langford and Goggs:
As witness our hands this 6th day of March 1821.
Wm. Langford.
Geo. Langford.
Henry Goggs.

[Advertisement], Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen's Land Advertiser [VDL (TAS)] (18 August 1821), 2

GEORGE LANGFORD, just arrived per the Ship Grace from London,
respectfully informs the Inhabitants of the Colony, that he has imported a
general Assortment of Merchandize, consisting of the following valuable Articles; viz. -
Clothing, Kerseymeres, Haberdashery, Mens' Shoes, Womans' ditto, Mens' Boots,
Womens' Boots, Cottons, Linens, Hosiery, Hats,
and a Variety of other Goods, which he is enabled to sell at moderate Prices,
at the House of Mr. LEE, in Liverpool-street, opposite Mr. Fisk's Mill.

"Hobart Town Concert", Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (29 September 1826), 3

Yesterday evening, the first Public Concert which this Island has as yet known, took place at the Court-house. The plan of the Concert has been organised by a Committee of Gentlemen, and supported by the patronage of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Arthur. Notwithstanding the unpropitious state of the weather, and the wretched condition of the streets, which were almost impassable, there was a numerous assemblage of Ladies and Gentlemen present - several of whom were from various parts of the country. The number of persons could not have been less than 250 or 300, and the effect of the coup-d'-oeil of the whole was most brilliant. The Band of the 40th Regt. were in their elegant and chaste new uniforms. They were placed in three rows, each row a little elevated in height above the other. The trumpets and horns in the hindmost row, each side of what was the Judge's bench, the trombone in the centre. An excellent grand piano forte was in front, a little on one side - at which Mr. J. P. Deane, the Conductor, presided. The Gentlemen who were kind enough to lend their vocal powers in aid of the evening's amusement, had places assigned to them immediately in front of the whole, to which they passed from their seats amongst the audience, & re-passed at pleasure. We have not time for a detailed account of the performances - we can only say, that they were such as would have astonished and delighted the most fastidious ear of the London critic, scarcely escaped from the fascination of Hanover-square. Amongst the distinguished individuals present, were His Excellency and Mrs. Arthur, Chief Justice and Mrs. Pedder, Colonel Balfour, the Attorney-General, the Solicitor General, the Colonial Secretary; the Rev. Messrs. Bedford, Knopwood, Robinson, and Garrard, and their families; Captain and Mrs. Montagu, Mr. and Mrs. Oakes, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Neilly, Mr. and Mrs. Sorell, most of the Officers of the 40th, the Sheriff, the Surveyor-General, &c. &c. We subjoin a list of the evening's performances copied from the hand-bills.

FIRST PART.

La Fête du Village - Overture.
Glee - Glorious Apollo.
Song - The Sun that Lights.
Concerto - Piano Forte.
Glee - Fair Flora.
Song - In this Cottage.
Concerto - Clarionet.

SECOND PART.

Le Nozze di Figaro - Overture.
Glee - Here in cool Grot.
Recitative and Air- Death of Nelson.
Quintette - The Surprise.
Song - Dearest Maid.
Glee - The Witches.
Song - The Wolf.

Messrs. Deane, Swan, and Langford sung the Glees - "Glorious Apollo," "Fair Flora," and "The Witches." Mr. Swan sung "The Sun that Lights the Roses," and "The dearest Maid," the latter in a most masterly style. The Songs, "Death of Nelson" and "In this Cottage," were sung by Mr. Widowson; "The Wolf" by Mr. Deane; the Glee "Here in cool Grot" by Messrs. Smith, Deane, and Swan.

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Eliza Arthur (governor and wife); John Philip Deane (musician); John Swan (vocalist); Henry Widowson (vocalist); Band of the 40th Regiment (military), Joseph Reichenberg (master of the band, clarinet); Hobart Town Concerts (event); Court House (Hobart venue)

MUSIC: (Samuel Webbe); (John Danby); (Matthew Peter King)

"MR. DEANE'S CONCERT", The Tasmanian (27 August 1830), 6

On Saturday last, Mr. DEANE gave his concert as advertised in the newspapers. At eight o'clock the large room in front of the building, which had been fitted up with great neatness for the occasion, was completely filled with the respectable inhabitants, Ladies and gentlemen, of the town and neighbourhood . . . Bishop's beautiful glee "The Foresters" was then sung most admirably by Messrs. Pemfriest, Bock, Marshall, and Langford . . .
Bishop's glee "Beam of Light," then followed by Miss Ludgater, Messrs. Deane, Bock, and Langford . . .
And Messrs. Deane, Bock, and Langford, sung the well known glee "Life's a bumper," which is by no means of easy performance, in a manner highly creditable to them . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: William Penphrase [sic] (vocalist); Thomas Bock (vocalist); John Marshall (vocalist); Sarah Ludgater (vocalist)

MUSIC: (Henry Bishop); (Bishop); (Wainright)

"MARRIED", The Hobart Town Courier (5 February 1831), 2

On the 20th. of August at St. Botolph, Aldgate, by the Reverend A. Vessey, Mr. T. Bennett of Bread street, to Elizabeth Austin, second Daughter of Mr. George Langford of Hobart-town and Sparrow corner Minories.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Austin Langford (daughter, born 4 October 1804)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (28 September 1831), 1

ADVERTISEMENT . . . The following are the details of the proceeds of the Concert on the 21st of Sept., 1831, viz:-
Amount received for tickets sold £38 17 0 . . .
Do. door-keeper 0 10 0
Advertisements 1 7 0
Concert bills 2 10 0
Music paper and copying 1 12 6
Mr. Deane and family ---
Mr. Langford. ---
Mr. Marshall --- . . .
Mr. Hance. ---
Mr. Bock. ---
[Subtotal outlays] £17 19 0 . . .
[Net proceeds] £20 18 0 . . .
. . . Balance due Mr. Deane - £43 13 4
JOHN P. DEANE . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: For the only report of the event, see "MR. DEANE'S CONCERT", The Tasmanian (24 September 1831), 7

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (12 August 1842), 3

THE Undersigned grateful for favors received
during a residence of TWENTY ONE YEARS, begs to state that his
Stock-in-Trade is for sale at and under prime cost consisting of -
Superfine Cloths, Silk, Valencia, and Marcella Waistcoatings,
An elegant assortment of Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, Silk Braids
Colored, figured, and plain Sattins, Persians, plain und figured net
Fancy silk trimmings and feathers, Black bombesins, black and colored crapes
French cambric and muslins . . .
The valuable extensive Property No. 16 and 18, Elizabeth-street, for sale.
N. B. - There is excellent Water on the Premises.
For particulars apply to
G. LANGFORD.

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Advertiser (22 August 1845), 1

THE Undersigned has for Sale
An excellent Counter, Seven handsome Show Glass Cases, And a Quantity of Shelving
GEO. LANGFORD, August 4.

Van Diemens Land census, 4 January 1848; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:478884; CEN1/1/81

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[Householder] George Langford
[Address] Elizabeth Street number unknown
[Number of persons] 1 alone
60 years and updwards / Married / 1
Arrived Free / 1
Protestant Dissenters (other than Wesleyan Methodist) / 1
Shopkeepers & other Retail Dealers / 1

[Advertisement], Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (25 December 1850), 1

CHOICE BOOKS, ON SALE AT GEORGE LANGFORD'S, ELIZABETH STREET . . .

"THE LATE MR. LANGFORD", The Tasmanian Colonist (17 November 1853), 3

Most of our follow citizens know the late Mr. Langford, who kept for many years a hosiers' shop, near what is now Mr. Barclay's the confectioners, and afterwards, one near the corner of Elizabeth and Melville-streets. He left this a few months since for Melbourne, from whence he was making his way to the gold-fields. Old age and the consequent infirmities, rendered it impossible for him to keep up with the loaded dray he left with, and he remained on the road some hours. The fatigue he underwent proved fatal, and after a few days' illness he died in June last. We believe he had not any relations in these colonies.

LANGHORNE, Mrs. (Mrs. LANGHORNE) = Teresa ROCHE (Miss ROCHE)

LANGSTAFF, Caroline (Caroline Frances LANGSTAFF; Miss LANGSTAFF; Mrs. William Augustus HUNGERFORD)

Musician, vocalist, teacher of singing

Born Deptford, Kent, England, 1846; baptised St. James, Hatcham, Surrey, 14 October 1846; daughter of Francis LANGSTAFF and Caroline LIVERMORE
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 12 September 1853 (per Walmer Castle, from Plymouth, 22 May, and Melbourne, 27 August to 6 September, with parents)
Married William Augustus HUNGERFORD (1841-1886), St. Mary's church, Maitland, NSW, 16 January 1872
Died Waverley, NSW, 27 May 1928, aged "81/82"

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Baptisms solemnized in the parish of St. James Hatcham in the county of Surrey in the year 1846; register 1845-68, page 11; London Metropolitan Archives, DW/T/0540

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No. 87 / 1846 Oct. 14 / Caroline Frances [daughter of] / Francis & Caroline / Langstaff / 4 Carlton Square Hatcham / Surgeon . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (1810-1863), surgeon, and (1814-1890) married at All Saints chapel, Croydon, Surrey, on 2 December 1845

England census, 30 March 1851, East India Company Depot, Warley Barracks, Little Warley, Essex; UK National Archives, HO107/1774/42/3

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Francis Langstaff / Apothecary to Depot / Mar. / 40 / Aphotecary / [born] Middlesex Cripplegate
Caroline F. L. [Langstaff] / Wife / Mar. / 35 / - / Middlesex St. Giles Cripplegate
Caroline F. / Daur. / 4 / - / [born] Kent St. Paul's Deptford
Francis G / Son / 13 months / - / [born] Kent Greenwich

Names and descriptions of passengers per Walmer Castle, from Plymouth, 16 May 1853; Public Record Office Victoria

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Second Cabin . . . Longstaff [sic] Francis / 44 / [Merchant]
Caroline / 50 [sic] / Wife // [Caroline] / 6 // Francis George / 3 // Frederick / Infant . . .

"ARRIVALS", The Shipping Gazette and Sydney General Trade List [NSW] (19 September 1853), 278

September 12. - Walmer Castle, ship, 800 tons, Captain Pryoe, from Melbourne September 6. Passengers - . . . Mr. and Mrs. Langstaff . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Langstaff was duly appointed dispenser at Parrmatta Lunatic Asylum, NSW, in April 1854

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

FOR SALE, an excellent school PIANOFORTE, very cheap. Mrs. LANGSTAFF, Parramatta.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (13 August 1866), 1

MANLY BEACH - Mrs. LANGSTAFF has Vacancies for a few young ladies.
A Parisian Lady attends for French and drawing.
Miss LANGSTAFF (pupil of Madame Bushelle,) is in Sydney twice a week, to give Lessons in Singing.

ASSOCIATIONS: Eliza Wallace Bushelle (vocalist, teacher)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (27 September 1866), 1

MISS LANGSTAFF (late pupil of Madame W. Bushelle, of Sydney,)
begs to announce to the public of Maitland and its vicinity that, having received encouragement, she
INTENDS GIVING INSTRUCTIONS in the art of SINGING, and will commence her duties on the 1st October.
For particulars apply at Mr. HILLCOAT's Musical Repository.
Reference kindly permitted to Dr. Liddell, Maitland, and to Madame W. Bushelle, Sydney.

ASSOCIATIONS: John William Hillcoat (musicseller)

"MARRIAGES", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (27 January 1872), 1

On the 16th instant, at St. Mary's Church, by the Rev. R. Chapman, W. A. Hungerford to Caroline Frances, eldest daughter of the late Francis Langstaff, surgeon, of Parramatta.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (8 July 1882), 2

MRS. HUNGERFORD resumes Lessons July 10th. Mr. Moss, Hunter-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: L. Moss (musicseller); Moss had died in 1875, but the business was carried on under his name by his wife and son

[Advertisement], Bowral Free Press and Berrima District Intelligencer [NSW] (11 May 1889), 2

MRS. HUNGERFORD gives Lessons in the art of Singing, and in Music; "Fairbanks," Bowral.

"DEATHS", The Sydney Morning Herald (31 May 1928), 10

HUNGERFORD. - May 27, at a private hospital, Waverley, Caroline Francis, widow of the late W. A. Hungerford, late of Farley, Maitland, and Barry, near Nundle, in her 82nd year. Privately cremated May 29, at Rookwood.

LAPORTE, Maria (Maria LAPORT; "Miss LAPORTE"; "Madame LAPORTE") See main entry Mrs. George SIMMS

Actor, comedian, vocalist

Born England, c. 1828
Active (as "Miss LAPORTE") London, England, by 1845
Married (? common law) George SIMMS (d. 1887), by 1859
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 24 November 1860 (per Lord Raglan, from San Francisco, 12 September)
Died Sydney, NSW, 19 May 1880, aged "53" [BDM NSW: Maria LAPORT"]

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LARDNER, William (William LARDNER; Dr. William LARNER; Dr. LARDNER)

Musician, vocalist, composer, military surgeon

Born Dublin, Ireland, 3 February 1803; baptised St. Mary's, Dublin, 10 February 1803; son of William O'Brien LARNDER and Mary Ann KNIGHTLY
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 6 May 1853 (per Prince Arthur, from Liverpool, 24 January)

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Baptisms, St. Mary (CoI), Dublin, 1803; Irish church records

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1803 / Feb'y 10 / W'm son of W'm O'Brien & Mary Ann Lardner / Born 3 [February 1803]

"ACCOUNT OF THE EPIDEMIC WHICH ATTACKED THE BRITISH AUXILIARY LEGION IN THE WINTER OF 1835-36, AT VITTORIA IN SPAIN. William Lardner Esq., Surgeon to the 1st, or Reyna Isabel, Regt. of Lancers", The lancet 28/725 (22 July 1837), 622-25

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As no account (at least to my knowlegde) of the epidemic which committed such havoc in the Auxillary Legion, has yet been published, a few remarks, founded on sad and ample experience, may contain interest enough to find a place for them in the pages of THE LANCET . . .

[Advertisement], Morning Herald [London, England] (17 October 1839), 1

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MR. WILLIAM LARDNER, late a Surgeon in the Spanish Legion, the only brother of Dr. Dionyslus Lardner, of No. 9, Great Queen-street, Westminster, is requested to SEND his ADDRESS to his wife.

ASSOCIATIONS: (Irish scientific writer)

[Advertisement], Liverpool Mail (3 November 1840), 4

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The Morning Herald of Monday contains the following announcement: - "Mr. William Lardner, late a surgeon to the First Regiment of Lancers, British Legion, the only brother of Dr. Dionysius Lardner, late of No. 9, Great Queen-street, Westminster, is requested to send his address to his deserted wife."

See also, from the above, "DR. LARDNER", The Austral-Asiatic Review, Tasmanian and Australian Advertiser [Hobart Town, VDL (TAS)] (6 August 1841), 3

[Advertisement], Morning Advertiser [London, England] (10 February 1842), 1

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NEW MUSlC. - Preparing for Publication,
a SERENADE, by WILLIAM LARDNER, entitled the "MOON O'ER THE HILLS IS BEAMING."
- 12, Tavistock-street, Bedford-square. - Feb. 8, 1842.

"POLICE INTELLIGENCE . . . CLERKENWELL. VIOLENT ASSAULTS BY A SURGEON", Morning Post [London, England] (12 February 1842), 7

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Thursday, William Lardner, who was described in the police-sheet as a surgeon, residing at No. 12, Tavistock-street, Bedford-square, was placed before Mr. Coombe, charged by Mr. Chaplin Howard, of No. 12, Tavistock-street, with having violently assaulted him.
The prosecutor having been sworn, stated that the prisoner and his wife had been tenants in his house for the last two months. On Wednesday last, during the day, witness and his family were exceedingly annoyed in consequence of his ill-treatment of his wife, who ran to witness, and called upon him to assist and protect her. He proceeded to the prisoner for the purpose of remonstrating with him, when he flew into a violent rage, and beat and kicked him. Witness called the police, on whose arrival the prisoner acted with the greatest violence, resisted and assaulted them, and it was with the utmost difficulty that he was taken to the station-house . . .
Mr. Combe - Pray what are you? Prisoner - I am a military surgeon.
Mr. Combe - Are you a member of the College of Surgeons? Prisoner - I am not a member of the College of Surgeons, but I have gone through the whole course of my studies, to enable me to practise in my profession.
Mr. Combe iaquired why he denominated himself a "military surgeon?" Prisoner - I have served in the Portuguese, Spanish, and Polish armies.
Mr. Combe - What have you to say to all this violence? Prisoner - Why, that I acted under excitement and former convictions. The fact is, that Mrs. Lardner and myself never agreed very well. Unfortunately we have different tempers. We had some words, when she rushed at me with a poker, in order to strike me. I seized hold of her, and quietly put her down. She made an alarm, I was interfered with, and dragged in a most violent and shameful manner out of the house, and pinioned . . .
Mr. Combe said that his conduct had been so extremely violent that he should expect him to find bail. The prisoner said that he had been so long from England that he would have some difficulty to procure bail, as all his friends were in Ireland; but he thought he should be able to do so. You may depend upon it I shall not run away.
Mr. Combe ordered him to find two housekeepers as bail, to answer the charge at the sessions, and he was conveyed to prison. In the course of yesterday, however, he pro- cured bail, and was liberated.

"SONGS", Atlas [London, England] (13 August 1842), 11

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. . . 5. The Moon o'er the Hills is Beaming." Composed by William Lardner. Wybrow.
. . . No. 5 has, certainly, a pretty tune - not very unlike every other pretty tune in the world, nor yet so preposterously kacknied as many products of every-day ballad-writing. It has, at all events, an abundance of gay spirit to apologise for its lack of more solid qualities.

"BOW-STREET", Saint James's Chronicle [London, England] (10 February 1844), 3

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Yesterday afternoon William Lardner, described on the police sheet as a surgeon, residing at 20, Duke-street, Portland-place, was placed at the bar, before Mr. Jardine, charged with being found in the Mall of St. James's Park, supposed to be in an unsound state of mind. He was some time before he could be prevented using the most incoherent expressions, and accusing the entire police force of acting on several occasions with harshness towards him.
Joseph Lucas 226 A, said that shortly after two o'clock in the afternoon, he found the prisoner in the Mall, talking in the most rambling manner, and having followed him till he arrived opposite Buckingham Palace, a crowd collected in consequence of his vociferous conduct, when a gentleman interfered, and said he ought to be conveyed to the station house . . .
The police-serjeant on duty said, the defendant answered the description given at the different station-houses of an insane surgeon from the neighbourhood of Portland-place.
Defendant. - I declare to your worship I have not the slightest wish to conceal my name or calling. The fact is I am the brother of Dr. Dionysius Lardner, and have not long since arrived from America . . .
Mr. Jardine then directed the constables to convey him as quietly as possible, and leave him, with his compliments, in charge of the parish officers of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields.

Names and descriptions of passengers per Prince Arthur, from Liverpool, 24 January 1853, for Melbourne; Public Record Office Victoria

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. . . W'm Lardner / 46 / Surgeon / Irish . . .

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 June 1853), 3

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. MRS. HANCOCK'S
grand vocal and instrumental Concert will take place on Monday next, June 6th.
Vocalists, Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Hancock, and Dr. Lardnet [sic], the celebrated Barytone, and his first appearance . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary Ellen Hancock (vocalist); Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

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

THIS EVENING. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
MRS. HANCOCK'S Grand Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT, this Evening, 6th instant.
Vocalists - Mrs. Testar, Mrs. Hancock, and Dr. Lardner, his first appearance . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . Song - The moon over the hills is beaming, Dr. Lardner - Lardner . . .
PART II . . . Song - He loves and rides away, Dr. Lardner - C. Horne [sic] . . .

MUSIC: (C. E. Horn)

"MUSICAL", The Argus (7 June 1853), 7

Mrs. Hancock's Concert last evening passed off very well, and considering the unfavorable state of the weather, there was a very good attendance. The new singer, Dr. Lardner, made a very striking debut at all events, although it could scarcely be considered a very successful one; albeit he was greeted in each song with a very vehement encore. From appearances we are rather confirmed in our impression that it is not Dr. Lardner, the great natural philosopher, who has betaken himself to music, or if so, he must have come to the piano fresh from the elaboration of some analytical experiment on the article of alcohol. The doctor's behaviour and singing were at least peculiar, and we fear that he might find his popularity somewhat impaired if he ventured upon too frequent an appearance. Herr Strebinger again performed a perfect gem upon the violin, and was also greeted with an enthusiastic encore, a compliment very deservedly extended to one or two of the songs of Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Testar. The band of the 40th played some very lively and very pretty pieces, and once by sheer power did good service in bearing down some rather uproarious divisions of opinion on the Lardnerian merits.

ASSOCIATIONS: (as above, natural philosopher, his elder brother); Frederick Strebinger (violinist); Band of the 40th Regiment (military)

Musical works:

The moon o'er the hills is beaming (USA, by c. 1841)

The moon o'er the hills is beaming! a serenade written and composed by William Lardner (Philadelphia: J. G. Osbourn, 1841)

The watcher (USA, by c. 1841)

The watcher, the poetry written by Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, the music composer and most respectfully dedicated to the authoress by Dr. William Lardner, C. G. P. &, &. (Philadelphia: J. C. Smith, [1847])

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ASSOCIATIONS: (1788-1879)

LARKIN, Michael (Michael LARKIN)

Musician, bandsman, Band of the 50th Regiment, drum major (from 1839)

Arrived (with regiment) Sydney, NSW, 18 November 1834 (per Hooghley, from the Downs, 29 July)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 29 January 1841 (per Crusader, for India)

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Documentation:

Pay-list of the 50th Regiment, from 1 July to 30 September 1834; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6127

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PRIVATES . . . 681 / Larkin Michael / . . . Embarked on board the Hooghley convict ship for New South Wales 8 July 1834

Pay-list of the 50th Regiment, from 1 April to 30 June 1838; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6131

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PRIVATES . . . 681 / Larken [sic] Michael / . . . Band

ASSOCIATIONS: Band of the 50th Regiment (military)

Pay-list of the 50th Regiment, from 1 January to 31 March 1839; Australian Joint Copying Project, from UK National Archives, WO12/6131

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Drum-major as Serjeant / 326 / Caddan Robert / Deceased / Died on 11th February 1839
681 / Larkin Michael / From Private Vice Caddan Deceased

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PRIVATES . . . 681 / Larkin Michael / To Drum Major vice Robert Caddan deceased

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Caddan (deceased)

LA ROCHE, Miss (Miss LA ROCHE; ? DE LA ROCHE; LAROCHE)

Actor, vocalist

Active Adelaide, SA, 1852-53

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[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (10 July 1852), 4

GREAT ATTRACTION. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MONDAY, JULY 12.
Under the Especial Patronage of CAPTAIN TOLMER,
(Who has signified his intention of being present,)
HIS ESCORT, THE OVERLANDERS, AND BROTHER GOLD-DIGGERS, FROM MOUNT ALEXANDER AND BENDIGO.
TROY KNIGHT, Having just returned from the Bendigo Diggings,
begs respectfully to announce to the inhabitants of Adelaide that he has taken the Theatre for One Week . . .
THE PERFORMANCE will commence with the Historical Play, in two acts, entitled CHARLES THE TWELTH, KING OF SWEDEN . . .
The Interlude will consist of (for the first time here) a SOLO ON, THE FLUTENA - "CRICKET POLKA," TROY KNIGHT . . .
FAVOURITE SONG - MISS LA ROCHE.
To conclude with the Farce of TWO OF A NAME . . . GREGORY - TROY KNIGHT . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Tolmer (patron); Troy Knight (actor, musician, manager); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (17 July 1852), 2

A GRAND CONCERT will be given by MR. GOUGE and TROY NIGHT,
at the Exchange, on TUESDAY EVENING next, July 20th,
On which occasion they will be assisted by all the AVAILABLE TALENT in Adelaide,
and the whole proceeds of the Concert will be given to the Troopers comprising the Escort,
as a tangible proof of the high estimation in which their valuable services are held by their Adelaide friends . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I. 1. My Mother Dear - Troy Knight.
2. Woodpecker Tapping - Mr. Gouge.
3. Solo on Pianoforte - Mr. Richley.
4. Roberto - Miss La Roche.
5. Cricket Polka (solo on flutina) - Troy Knight . . .
8. The Banks of the Rhine - Miss La Roche . . .
PART II . . . 7. Lovely Night - Miss La Roche . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Apollos Harrison Gouge (vocalist); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)

MUSIC: (Meyerbeer, from Robert le diable);

[Advertisement], Adelaide Morning Chronicle (26 July 1852), 2

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. SOLE LESSEE - MR. TROY KNIGHT.
THIS EVENING (Monday), 26th July, will be performed that highly instructive Melodrama, - "THE VAGRANT."
Jules Coco - Mr. Troy Knight . . . Lisette - Miss La Roche . . .
After which the following Songs,
"THE MANIAC" - (in Character,) MR. TROY KNIGHT.
Irish Song, "My darling old stick" - Newson.
Favourite Song - Miss La Roche . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Newson (vocalist)

"THE THEATRE", Adelaide Morning Chronicle (29 July 1852), 3

Mr. Troy Knight commenced his two months campaign on Monday with the Vagrant. It is a capital French piece, and the characters were well sustained by the performers. The audience testified their approbation by showers of coin. Mr. Troy Knight as usual favoured the public with some very good songs, very well sung, and was very repeatedly encored. A new actress, Miss De La Roche, also sang very sweetly. The only fault we found, was with the new aristocracy, who on this occasion were too noisy. They do not consider the injury they do their friend Troy Knight by such uproarious conduct.

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (27 September 1852), 2

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. BENEFIT OF TROY KNIGHT . . .
THIS EVENING, September 27th . . . Favourite Song - Miss La Roche . . .

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (2 August 1853), 1

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
This Evening, Tuesday, the performance will commence with the "JOHN OVERY," Drama in three Acts.
SONG - By Miss LA ROCHE.
Mr. RADFORD and the celebrated Mare "BEDA."
To conclude with the "HUMPBACKED LOVER."

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Avis Radford (equestrian, theatre manager)

[2 advertisements], Adelaide Times (20 September 1853), 4

PORT ADELAIDE THEATRE. STEEPLE-CHASE NIGHT.
WEDNESDAY September 21, the Adelaide Company will perform the Historical Play, in three acts, entitled
JACK SHEPPARD. Jonathan Wild - Mr. Buckingham . . .
Jack Sheppard - Troy Knight . . .
Winifred Wood - Miss La Roche . . .

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. MR. E. BUCKINGHAM . . .
his BENEFIT is fixed for TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 . . .
Song - Miss La Roche . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Edward Buckingham (actor, dancer); Port Theatre (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], Adelaide Times (11 October 1853), 3

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. FIRST time of UNCLE TOAI'S CABIN, Dramatized expressly for this Theatre by a gentleman of the Colony. This Evening, Tuesday, October 11 . . . UNCLE TOM (slave to Mr. Shelby) - Troy Knight . . . Eliza (slave to Mrs. Shelby, wife to George Harris) - Miss La Roche . . .

LA ROSIERE, Mr. (Edward HUGHES; Edward La Rossiere HUGHES [sic]; alias LA ROSIERE; Monsieur LA ROSIERE; M. LA ROSIERE)

Circus performer and proprietor, acrobat, dancer

Born ? Ireland, c. 1824
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 24 December 1849 (per Royal Saxon, from Calcutta, via Hobart Town, 27 November to 16 December)
Married Ann KENDALL (1835-1932), NSW, 1850
Died Ipswich, QLD, 5 July 1857, aged "33" (BDM QLD: son of Edmond La Rossiere HUGHES [sic] and [? Mary] HUTCHINSON)

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LA ROSIERE, Miss (Jane "Jennie / Jenny" KENDALL; alias Mademoiselle LA ROSIERE; Miss LA ROSIERE)

Circus performer and proprietor, acrobat, dancer

Born Sherrington, Buckinghamshire, England, 1840 (3rd quarter); daughter of Charles KENDALL and Elizabeth PETTS
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 23 September 1849 (per Kate, from London and the Downs, 14 June, with parents)
Married [1] ("Reuben COUSINS") (1834-1866), All Saints, Bathurst, NSW, 29 December 1858
Married [2] ("Harry COWLE") (d. 1879), Deniliquin, NSW, 15 August 1867
Married [3] (1841-1890), QLD, 1879
Married [4] (d. 1924), c. 1891
Died Albert Park, VIC, 1 January 1915, aged "74"

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ASSOCIATIONS: Jennie Kendall was Edward Hughes's sister-in-law (his wife Ann's younger sister)

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List of immigrants per ship Kate, arrived Sydney, NSW, 23 September 1849; State Records Authority of NSW

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. . . Kendall Charles / 35 / Sawyer / [Native place] Sherrington Bucks / Wesleyan / [read and write]
Elizabeth / 35 / Wife / [Sherrington Bucks] / [Wesleyan] / [read and write]
Ann / 15 // William / 11 // Jane / 8 // John / Infant / [all born] [Sherrington Bucks] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Kendall (c. 1814-1850) and Elizabeth Petts (1814-1866) married at Sherrington, Buckinghamshire, on 1 December 1834

"SHIPPING NEWS. PORT OF HOBART TOWN", The Courier [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (28 November 1849), 2

November . . . 27 Arrived the barque Royal Saxon, 500 tons, Charlesworth, from Calcutta 23rd September, with a general cargo . . .
steerage, Mr. J. Hughes, Mr. La Rosiere, Mr. Farquhar.

"SHIPPING NEWS. PORT OF HOBART TOWN", The Courier (19 December 1849), 2

December . . . 17 - Sailed the barque Royal Saxon, 510 tons, Charlesworth, for Sydney, with part of original cargo from India. Passengers - . . . Mr. H. Hughes, Mr. J. Farquahar, Mr. Rosiere, Peter Folie,
John Jones, John Riley, J. Grout, Charles Woodward, James Cook.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Leon Jones (equestrian)

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (12 June 1850), 3

"CIRCUS ROYAL," "Northumberland Hotel," West Maitland.
MONSIEUR LA ROSIERE and Mr. JONES have the honor to announce to their friends and the public
that they have taken the above-named place of Amusement for a season,
and beg to assure them that no expense or labour will be spared to produce a
SERIES OF NOVELTIES worthy of their patronage . . .
to open it FOUR TIMES A WEEK-Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays;
and beg to state that nothing shall be wanting on their part to render the
"CIRCUS ROYAL," of Maitland, equal to (if not surpassing) any other place of the same description in the Australian colonies . . .

[Advertisement], The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (15 June 1850), 3

THE ROYAL CIRCUS, "Northumberland Hotel," Maitland.
ON SATURDAY, June 15, and on WEDNESDAY, the 19th . . .
a laughable feat of Horsemanship, entitled "CUPID IN THE SOOT BAG," by Mr. Jones.
To be succeeded by the MOCK POLKA ON STILTS, by La Rosiere.
A DANCE OF ALL NATIONS, Mr. Jones . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (30 October 1850), 4

CIRCUS - CIRCUS - CIRCUS.
I, JOHN JONES, Equestrian Performer, and part Proprietor of the Royal Equestrian Circus, York-street,
beg leave to intimate to the Public generally, that in consequence of differences existing
between Edward La Rosiere and myself, we being equally joint proprietors,
that no performance will by my authority take place.
JOHN JONES, Part Proprietor and Principal Performer.

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (31 October 1850), 1

CIRCUS. CIRCUS. CIRCUS.
IN consequence of John Jones's advertisement in to-day's Herald,
stating that he was "joint proprietor and principal performer at the Royal Equestrian Circus, York-street,"
I beg to contradict such unfounded statements,
and distinctly inform the public that I engaged John Jones with other performers at Hobart Town,
at a weekly salary, and paid his passage to Sydney,
therefore his assumption that no performance will take place without his authority is unwarrantable,
E. LA ROSIERE. October 30.

"THE POLICE REGISTER . . . A NOTE OF DISCORD", Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (2 November 1850), 3

Mr. George Chatterden [sic], the saw-dust Paganani, was compelled to procure a summons against the celebrated Marquis, Count, Don, Monsieur, or Mr. La Rosiere, alias Patrick Hughes, the great gun of the York-street Circus, for a small balance of wages due to him for accompanying the highly accomplished animals, bipedal and quadrupedal, of that establishment. His two sons were also engaged in the same musical cause, at the rate of two pounds per week. Things went on very pleasantly till payment of the salary was required; then it was found that the two parties could not act in concert, and the notes of discord were struck. Chatterden would have preferred notes of the Union Bank, but La Rosiere was not to be strung by notes of the fiddle; he turned a deaf ear to all his charming. The incensed musician flew for a summons, determined to bring La Rosiere face to face with their Worships; but his intents were frustrated, for, instead of his foe, he met the redoubtable George Robert, who, for a legitimate fee, soon convinced the Bench that the Circus Paganini had no right to play his wages-tune in any Court but that of Chief Commissioner Cheeke. The fiddler, on hearing this, looked the "bow ideal" of wretchedness, and quitted the office evidently unstrung.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Chittenden (musician) and sons

"THE CIRCUS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (15 September 1852), 2

The Royal Olympic Circus at the Northumberand Hotel continues to attract good audiences, the staff of performers having been increased lately by the addition of Monsieur La Rosiere and his pupil Mademoiselle La Rosiere. On Monday evening, when Mr. Ashton re-appeared, the performances were much applauded. The circus will be open again this evening and on Saturday.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Ashton (equestrian performer)

"Hunter River District News [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS] SINGELTON . . . THE OLYMPIC CIRCUS", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (9 October 1852), 2

Mr. Asbton's talented company arrived here on Monday, and have been performing every night. On Monday the attendance was rather thin . . . On Wednesday there was a very full house; among the various feats performed during the evening we could not but admire the graceful tight-rope dancing of La Petite Rosier . . .
- October 8th, 1852.

"Country News [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. TENTERFIELD ANNUAL RACES, JANUARY, 1857", The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser [NSW] (31 January 1857), 3

THE second anniversary of this favourite meet came off as advertised, on the 15th, 16th, and 17th instant . . . The band of La Rosiere's circus was on the course, and tended much to enliven the scene by giving the votaries of Terpsichore an opportunity of indulging a favourite pastime. "Heel and toe" were backed freely against "double shuffle," and, after a severe heat, the former were declared the winners by "three kicks" . . . La Rosiere's circus was the attraction in the evening; the riding was very good, especially that of Miss La Rosiere, her brother, and Pero; the tight-rope dancing and the somersaults were also clever performances . . .

"DEATHS", The North Australian, Ipswich and General Advertiser [Ipswich, QLD] (7 July 1857), 1

Died at Ipswich, on the 5th July, 1857, at the North Star Hotel, Mr. Edward La Rosiere Hughes, proprietor of circus, aged 33 years, lamented by his beloved wife and relatives, and all who had known him.

[Notice], New South Wales Government Gazette (7 August 1857), 1552

In the Supreme Court at Moreton Bay. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION.
In the Will of Edward Hughes, (commonly called La Rosiere,) late of Ipswich,
in the County of Stanley, and Colony of New South Wales, circus proprietor, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given, that at the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof,
Ann Elizabeth Hughes, of Ipswich, Widow and sole Executrix named in the last Will and Testament of the said Edward Hughes, deceased,
will apply to this Honorable Court, in its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, for probate of the said Will . . .

"MARRIAGE", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (20 August 1867), 4

COWLE - COUSINS - On the 15th inst., at Taylor's Royal Hotel, Deniliquin, by special license, by the Rev. Mr Mercer, Mr. Harry Cowle, of Burton's National Circus, to Jenny, relict of the late Reuben Cousins, Esq.

"SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE. OPPOSED HOTEL TRANSFER. THE APPLICANT SUCCEEDS", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (25 November 1896), 2

An application to transfer the license of the Clarendon Hotel, Clarendon street, South Melbourne, from M. Gleeson to Jennie Harland Taylor, was opposed by the police, at the Licensing Court today, on the ground that the applicant transferree had been guilty of systematic habitual trading after hours in another hotel . . . Inspector James said that though there was no conviction obtained against the applicant, there was abundant evidence that she was habitually guilty of late i trading in the South Yarra Club Hotel. Mr Gaunson, who appeared for the applicant, said that there was no habitual trading at the hotel named. The fact was that Mrs Taylor and her husband were old theatrical people - circus people - and they had acquired the habit of sitting up late while in India. It was a habit that grew on people . . . The application was granted.

"DEATHS", The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (4 January 1915), 1

HARLAND-TAYLOR. - On the 1st January, at 101 Raglan street, Albert Park, Jennie, beloved mother of Jack Cousins (New York), Mrs. St. Leon (New York), Mrs. Graham Wilson (Sydney), Violet, May, Harry, and Alfred Woodyear (Melbourne).
HARLAND-TAYLOR. - On the 1st January, at 101 Raglan street, Albert Park, Jennie, beloved wife of Jack G. Harland-Taylor, aged 73 years. (Interred privately.)

LARRA, Mary Ann (Mary Anne CLARKE; CLARK; Mrs. James LARRA [LARA]; Mrs. LARRA; also Mrs. LARA)

Actor, publican

Born England, c. 1774
Convicted Shrewsbury Assizes, Salop, England, 17 March 1813 (transportation 7 years)
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 9 January 1814 (convict per Wanstead, from England, 1 August 1813)
Conditional pardon, NSW, 31 January 1816
Married (LARA) (c. 1749-1839), St. John's, Parramatta, NSW, 8 March 1817 (separated by 1825)
Active professionally, Sydney, NSW, by 1833
Died Sydney, NSW, 20 August 1848, aged "74" [BDM: Mary LARA]

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[News], Saint James's Chronicle [London, England] (31 December 1812), 2

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Mary Clarke, alias Smith, was committed to Shrewsbury County gaol, on the 12th inst. charged with aiding and assisting Lewis Charles Gapard Montbazen, a French prisoner of was on his parole at Bridgenorth, in making his escape from thence.

ASSOCIATIONS: (1778-1857), French naval officer, had previously visited Australia in the Baudin expedition, 1800-02; in Western Australia is named after him

"SHREWSBURY ASSIZE", Staffordshire Advertiser [England] (27 March 1813), 4

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. . . Mary Clarke, for aiding and assisting the escape of L.C. Gaspard Montbazen, a French prisoner of war, from Bridgnorth . . . to be transported for seven years . . .

"OXFORD CIRCUIT", Hereford Journal [England] (31 March 1813), 3

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At Shrewsbury Assizes, to the sentences stated in our last, we have to add . . . G. Hubbard, for aiding and assisting Gen. Bron and another French prisoner escape irom Welch-pool, was sentenced to be transported for life; and Mary Clarke, for assisting a French prisoner to escape from Bridgnorth, was also sentenced to seven years' transportation. The learned Judge in passing sentence on G. Hubbard Mary Clarke, dwelt much the enormity the offence; and observed, that the crime of aiding prisoner war to escape was as near as might be to high treason, if it did not amount it, and that had the French prisoners actually escaped out the kingdom, and any British subject had afterwards fallen ay their hands, their deaths might have been imputed to the prisoners at the bar . . .

Convict record, Mary Clarke/ Clark, per Wanstead; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

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Mary Clarke / Conditional Pardon / 31 January 1816 / Tried: Salop Assizes / 17 March 1813 / 7 years / Wanstead 1814

Marriages, St. John's, Parramatta, 1817; register 1789-1823, page 154; St. John's, Parramatta, REG/COMP/1

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No. 546 / James Larra of the parish of Parramatta & Mary Ann Clark / ? Clarke [of the parish of Parramatta]
were married in this church by banns this [18 March 1817] . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (19 May 1821), 2

MRS. LARRA, of Parramatta, intending to quit Colony in the Ship Skelton, desires Claims (if any) to be immediately presented for Payment.

Passengers per Skelton, from Sydney 9 June 1821, for Rio de Janeiro, to Sydney, September 1822; Biographical database of Australia (BDA)

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. . . Mrs. Mary Larra alias Mary Clarke / free by Certificate 1/2791 2 June 1821

NSW general muster, 1825; State Records Authority of NSW

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Larra James / Absolute Pardon / Scarborough / 1788 / Emp'd by Underwood, Sydney
Larra M. S. [sic] / [status not indicated] / Brixton or Skelton / Housekeeper Parramatta

NOTE: James was listed in the 1828 census, but Mary was not

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[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (18 August 1825), 1

NOTICE. - The undersigned hereby Cautions all Persons against giving Trust or Credit to his Wife, Mary Ann Larra, as he will not hold himself responsible for any Debts she may hereafter contract.
And he further wishes the Public to be informed, that since Mrs. Larra's Return from England he has supplied her with every Necessary she required, besides Money and Cattle, sufficient to have maintained herself comfortably, had she been provident therewith, which Supplies have left him wholly dependent on the Bounty of Mr. Joseph Underwood, for his Support; he therefore trusts, that his long Residence in the Colony, together with the general knowledge the Public have of the arrangements between Mrs. Larra and him, to live separate and apart from each other, will operate against their giving Credit to her in future.
And he further wishes the Public to be apprized, that he has been for some weeks past, and is now confined in His Majesty's Gaol, at Sydney, for a Debt contracted by her, which he is wholly unable to pay, and which at his very advanced age he feels very hard.
James Larra.
Sydney Gaol, August 10, 1825.

"Supreme Court. MONDAY, MAY 20", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (21 May 1833), 2

James Mullaly and Elisabeth Carrol, alias Mullaly, stood jointly indicted for stealing 2 dollars, 17 shillings, 4 half crowns, 1 half sovereign, and 9 half pence, from the person of Patrick McSherry, at Claremont, in the district of Bringelly, on the 2d of April. The prisoners had been in the company of the prosecutor at Penrith, on the day laid in the indictment; and having visited the taverns of Mrs. Larra and Mr. Tindule, at both of which houses they had something to drink, they departed homewards in company, being neighbours, in a state of sobriety . . .

"THEATRE", The Sydney Monitor (1 June 1833), 2

On Wednesday last for the benefit of Mr. Sippe, leader of the Orchestra, Colman's Comedy of JOHN BULL, was performed before a house crowded to suffocation. On this occasion, the characters of Dennis and Mrs. Brulgruddery was sustained by Mr. Arthur Hill and Mrs. Larra, whose perfect and humourous representation of the characters elicited the greatest applause. Their style of acting may be said to be the only correct and legitimate specimens yet offered to this public. They delivered the text of the author verbatim, and did not to cover their deficiency in their parts, and invent a parcel of low trash of their own, which most of our actors do. When the Old Theatre is re-opened, the Press must exercise a strong curb on this disgraceful practice of the Sydney Stage. Between the pieces, the full band of the 17th reginment, supported by amateur performers, and led by Mr. Edwards, performed a celebrated Overture of Mozart's. The After-piece was Hook's Farce of Darkness Visible, which was rather tedious. Mackie danced a Hornpipe very well. The audience appeared, on the whole, much pleased, and there is little doubt, from the overflowing House, that Mr. Sippe was equally, pleased.

ASSOCIATIONS: George Sippe (musician); Arthur Hill (actor, publican); John Edwards (musician); Angus Mackay (actor, dancer); Band of the 17th Regiment (military); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

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

For the benefit of Mr. Sippe, the leader of the Orchestra, was performed on Wednesday evening, to a house crowded to excess, the popular five act comedy of John Bull, or the Englishman's Fire Side . . . Mrs. Bulgruddery did not lose one iota of its armour, by having been intrusted to Mrs. Larra, who, for the first time, trod the boards of that Theatre the other characters were cast as before . . .

"THEATRICALS', The Australian (21 October 1833), 2

On Saturday evening Tobin's Comedy of the Honey Moon was played with very good success, and we could have wished a better audience had been present to witness it. The acting was, taking it as a whole, better than anything we have seen yet. Mr. Knowles, as Duke Aranza, was very satisfactory . . . Count Montalban (Mr. Vale) looked well, and declaimed well . . . Mr. Buckingham, as Dr. Lampedo, was very good . . . The character of Juliana and Zamora, were creditably sustained by Mrs. Mackie and Mrs. Love. Mrs. Larra as the hostess, presented a very matronly appearance, and seemed quite at home. The lady, although a recruit at our Sydney Theatre, proves that she has seen service at some other . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Conrad Knowles (actor); George Buckingham (actor); Frances Mackay (actor); Harriet Love (actor)

"Theatricals", The Australian (30 May 1834), 2

The "Mutiny at the Nore" was reproduced on Monday last, and a pretty large audience was assembled to witness it . . . The after piece was the "Waterman" in which Mr. Simmons as Tom Tug introduced the song of the "Bay of Biscay" . . . Mr. Buckingham's sufferings as a hen-pecked husband (Mr. Bundle) were very naturally displayed, and Mrs. Lara as his spouse was Xantippe herself. Indeed this was the best sustained character throughout the whole. Mrs. Taylor was in excellent voice and her songs were very flatteringly received . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Simmons (actor); Maria Taylor (actor, vocalist)

PIECE: (Dibdin)

"THEATRICALS", The Sydney Herald (3 July 1834), 2

On Monday His Excellency the Governor attended the Theatre . . . the House was also crowded with families of respectability. The pieces chosen for the occasion were Sheridan's comedy of the Rivals and Monsieur Tonson, both of which have been played better when some of the characters were in other hands, at a former representation. In the comedy, "Sir Anthony Absolute," by Mr. Knowles, was played in his usual-excellent manner, and met with continual interruptions from the plaudits of the house. Mrs. Larra's "Malaprop" would not have disgraced a London company . . .

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Times (7 October 1834), 2

We observe that Mrs. Larra's Benefit is fixed for Thursday evening next, on which occasion we sincerely hope she will meet with every success, in consequence of her being a very old respectable Resident in this Colony of not less than 21 years standing, and a favourite of the Public in general.

"THEATRICAL ON DIT", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (22 March 1836), 3

It is said, that Mrs. Lara is making arrangements for her removal from Parramatta to Sydney, for the purpose of playing at the approaching benefits, as well as placing her valuable services at the disposal of the managers. Her Mrs. Bulgruddery, nurse in Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Dunderford, will be long remembered.

"THE DRAMA. REVIEW OF THE SEASON", Tegg's monthly magazine (June 1836), 234-39

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. . .. Mrs. Larra is the very queen of old dames. She is more at home in her appearance on the boards than any a actor or actress we have ever seen on this stage . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (18 March 1837), 1

Theatre Royal, Sydney . . . ON MONDAY EVENING THE 20TH . . .
OTHELLO TRAVESTIE. In which a variety of Singing will be introduced . . .
Songs by Messrs. Buckingham, Winters, Lee, Dyball, and Mrs. Larra . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Winter (actor, vocalist); John Herman Selwyn Lee (actor, vocalist); Mr. Dyball (actor, vocalist)

"Domestic Intelligence", The Sydney Times (18 November 1837), 3

We perceive by advertisement that our old friend and favourite Mrs. Larra takes her benefit, and at the same time, we regret to learn, takes leave of the stage on Monday evening next. We hope that on this occasion there will be a bumper house, to which as the best and most perfect actress, Mrs. Larra is entitled, who if she be not the best Juliet, and most beauteous and youthful heroine upon the boards is, what is much more than these - the Mother of the Sydney Stage.

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (31 March 1838), 2

Mr. Lazar, Miss Lazar, and Mr. Munyard, have been added to the strength of the company at the Royal Victoria Theatre since our last. We regret to hear that Mrs. Larra has not met with an engagement suitable to her wishes. Mrs. L. is the oldest member of the dramatic profession in either of the Colonies, and decidedly the most talented in her line of business. Mrs. Arabin is playing old women there with a face as young as paint can make it. We are sure that no trifling difference on the score of salary will prevent Mr. Wyatt from retaining the services of so old an established favourite of the public.

ASSOCIATIONS: John and Rachel Lazar (actors, father and daughter); Mark Munyard (actor); Frances Arabin (actor); Joseph Wyatt (proprietor); Royal Victoria Theatre (new Sydney venue)

"Royal Victoria Theatre", Commercial Journal and Advertiser (7 April 1838), 2

On Thursday was produced the Musical Comedy of "Rochester, or the Merry Days of Charles the Second" . . . Before we close those few remarks we must not forget our old friend Mrs. Larra, who made her debut on these boards in the character of "Aunt Rebecca." The old lady (we know she won't be offended with us calling her old) was received with three rounds of applause, in which we heartily coincided. She looked well, dressed well, but what was of more importance than all, played well. We greet Mrs. Larra's return to the stage as an earnest of Mr. Wyatt's endeavours to please the public, as no one upon the boards through sheer vanity will play old women . . .

[News], The Australian (17 September 1840), 2

Mrs. Larra, we perceive, takes her benefit this evening, and certainly she has every claim to the patronage and assistance of the public. She is a veteran in our colonial dramatic service, and has invariably acquitted herself most praiseworthily. Whatever character was allotted her she sustained with accuracy, respectability, and effect. These qualifications would of themselves constitute a sufficient claim for favourable public notice. If, however, anything more were requited, let it be remembered that Mrs. Larra is infirm, being far advanced in years, and that the assistance she now bespeaks is really needed. We sincerely wish her success.

"THEATRICAL CHIT-CHAT", The Sydney Record (14 October 1843), 12

The Victoria opened for the Summer Season, on Monday the 19th of Sept. In consequence of the reduction which Mr. Wyatt found it necessary to make, several of the corps engaged during the last season, have either resigned or been discharged. Amongst the former class, are Mr. O'Flaherty the musician, and Mrs. O' Flaherty the actress, who went down by the Shamrock an her last trip to Melbourne, where very considerable encouragement is given to the Drama; Mrs. Larra, we observe, makes one of the list, whose services are dispensed with. The number of years for which this lady has been connected with the stage, and the wonderful powers she displays at her advanced age, have almost given her a claim to be pensioned on her retirement; there is so much; however, of vivacity and tact remaining, that we cannot think the public will agree in seeing so old a favorite discharged . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry and Eliza O'Flaherty (musician, actor)

[Advertisement], The Australian (18 November 1844), 2

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE . . .
MR. and MRS. COPPIN aro engaged for a limited period, and will make their first appearance this evening.
Re-appearance of Mrs. LARRA.
THIS EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, Will be performed . . .
THE LADY OF LYONS . . .
Glavis - Mr. Coppin. Pauline - Mrs. Coppin.
Widow Melnotte - Mrs. Larra . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George and Maria Coppin (actors)

"THEATRICALS", The Australian (17 May 1845), 3

Assuredly the public have no good reason to complain of want of variety in our dramatic entertainments. Within the last fortnight we have been treated to no less than five new pieces, all of which have creditably passed muster. TOWN AND COUNTY, and THE BRITISH MERCHANT, must take precedence, both as regards their literary merits, and their efficient representation. In both these pieces, Mrs. O'Flaherty, and our old favorite Mrs. Larra, played well. There is in the acting of the latter, an ease and respectability which render her impersonations always agreeable . . .

[News], The Sydney Daily Advertiser (22 August 1848), 2

We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Larra, whose exertions have contributed so much to the pleasure of the play-going portion of the community. She expired at her residence at about half-past three o'clock on Sunday last [20 August], and her remains, which are to be interred to-day, will be followed by the principal numbers of the Corps dramatique of the Victoria Theatre.

"MUMMER MEMOIRS . . . No. 130 (By 'Hayseed')", Sydney Sportsman (1 November 1905), 3

. . . Mrs. Larra, whose history Mr. Simmons says was most romantic, was evidently an old lady in the middle thirties. One of her name, and possibly a connection, was a very early colonist, who had entered into business as an hotelkeeper at Parramatta, and was appointed the first Government auctioneer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Michael Forde ("Hayseed"); Joseph Simmons (memoirist)

Bibliography and resources:

G. F. J. Bergman, "James Larra, the commercial nabob of Parramatta", Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal 5/3 (1960), 97-130

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See also "Mine Host Was a Convict: Rise and Fall of James Larra", The Australian Jewish Times [Sydney, NSW] (26 February 1960), 9

This article, written by DAVID J. BENJAMIN, is based on a paper delivered recently to the Australian Jewish Historical Society by Dr. George F. J. Bergman, well-known research historian . . .
[Larra] married a third time . . . His new wife was young and attractive, an actress who had been transported for assisting a French officer to escape from an English prison. Not unnaturally, the marriage did not last. She went to England for a trip, came back and the pair separated. Mrs. Larra later returning to the stage where she played under Barnett Levey and Isaac Simmons [sic, Joseph], two famous early Sydney Jews. Larra, however, was not so fortunate. He was jailed for a debt of his wife's . . .

G. F. J. Bergman, "Larra, James (1749-1839)", Australian dictionary of biography 2 (1967)

LASCELLES, Charles (Charles James Lascelles GREY; ? GRAY; Charles LASCELLES; Chas. LASCELLES; Mr. LASCELLES)

Musician, vocalist, pianist, chorus trainer, composer, artist, painter

Arrived Adelaide, SA, 13 May 1868 (from San Francisco, via Hong Kong)
Departed Sydney, NSW, 7 August 1875 (per Osyth, via Melbourne and Cape Town, for London)
Died Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3 August 1883

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Documentation:

"MADAME ANNA BISHOP", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (11 December 1865), 3

The Alta California of the 4th says: The Academy of Music was well filled last evening, on the occasion of Madame Anna Bishop's first grand concert, and the gratification of the audience was unbounded . . . Mr. Charles Lascelles, the vocalist and pianist, completely surprised the audience. His singing of the duet "Robin Rough", in two voices, bass and tenor, was one of the most astonishingly successful efforts in vocalisation which we have ever heard . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Anna Bishop (vocalist)

"MADAME ANNA BISHOP", Launceston Examiner [TAS] (13 February 1866), 5

Late Californian papers state that Madame Anna Bishop, the celebrated vocalist, is about to leave for the Australian colonies. Madame Bishop will be accompanied on her tour by Mr. Charles Lascelles, a talented pianist and vocalist.

"WRECK OF THE BARQUE LIBELLE", The Mercury (30 August 1866), 2

The loss of the Bremen barquo Libelle from San Francisco to Hongkong which sailed in January last, is reported by a gentleman who arrived in this colony yesterday . . . Among the passengers were Madame Anna Bishop, Miss Phelan, Mr. M. Schultz, and Mr. Charles Lascelles of the English opera troupe . . .

See also, "WRECK OF THE BARQUE LIBELLE WITH MADAME ANNA BISHOP AND TROUPE ON BOARD", Empire [Sydney, NSW] (15 October 1866), 2

"ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH] (From our own correspondent) Adelaide, May 13, 1868. 9 a.m.", Border Watch (13 May 1868), 3

Among the passengers by the mail are Madame Anna Bishop, and Mr. Charles Lascelles to make a tour of the colonies.

"MADAME ANNA BISHOP'S CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (25 September 1868), 5

. . . Mr. Charles Lascelles who, besides acting as accompanist, played two pianoforte solos, which, though not affording grounds for a conclusive judgment on his ability, displayed a freedom, taste, and boldness, which suggested a competency to deal with better subjects . . . [Bishop's] arduous duties were relieved by the alternate appearance of Mr. Lascelles in buffo songs of which the selection was very judicious and those given by him with sufficient breadth of humour and point as to provoke mirth without offending the most scrupulous taste. He sang "Margaretta", "Simon the Cellarer", "Molly Bawn", Hood's "Visit of the Skinners", Parry's "Blue Beard", "So very peculiar", displaying a humour and peculiar vocal effects that rendered the songs very entertaining . . .

1871, births in the district of Collingwood; BDM VIC

Charles Percy Easdown Lascelles [son of] / Charles Lascelles and Sarah Barnes

ASSOCIATIONS: At least one family historian raised the possibility that Sarah Barnes was the vocalist Percy Laura Easdown, Barnes being her mother's surname at birth

[News], Australian Town and Country Journal [Sydney, NSW] (14 August 1875), 13

AMID the cheers and other expressions of satisfied admiration from the crowded assembly at the School of Arts on Friday evening last, Madame Anna Bishop retired, probably for ever, from the Sydney concert halls . . . She was ably assisted during the concert by Mr. Beaumont Read and Mr. Charles Lascelles, and the latter has accompanied her to the Cape, whither she sailed on Saturday, in the magnificent steamer St. Osyth . . .

[News], The Sydney Morning Herald (16 October 1883), 7

News has been received in Adelaide by the Messageries steamer of the death of Charles Lascelles, the well-known opera singer, who died at Maritzburg about six weeks ago. The real name of the deceased was Gray [sic]. He was about 60 years of age, and was a native of the south of England. Mr. Lascelles first visited Australia as accompanist to Madame Anna Bishop, on her second tour to these colonies, and was for many years a valuable member of the Lyster Opera troupe, particularly as chorus-master.

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (17 October 1883), 6

The news has just come of the death of Mr. Charles Lascelles, at Natal, in South Africa. Mr. Lascelles was well known in these colonies, whither he first came about 13 years ago with Madame Anna Bishop on her second visit to this part of the world. He was a very capable vocalist, a competent musician, and a singularly clever artist, his forte in this latter acquirement taking the direction of caricature. Like many other men of remarkable talent, his habits were eccentric, and his way of life fitful. He was an amusing companion, for he had seen a great deal of the world, and he took a cynical view of humanity, a view, however, which did not prevent him from dwelling upon its grotesque aspects. He was with us when opera bouffe was first introduced here, and he was the first Prince Paul in "The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein", or, as we know it more familiarly, "The Grand Duchess". He wandered about the world a good deal after he left Australia, and for some time he had been in various parts of South Africa, where, most recently, his fortunes had been at a very low ebb. With all his faults and failings, he will not be altogether unpleasantly remembered in this city.

"MORE QUICK PASSAGES", Evening Post [Wellington, NZ] (21 November 1883), 2

The well-known vocalist and musician, Mr. Charles Lascelles, died in the early part of August at his residence in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. With Mdme. Anna Bishop he travelled as accompanist almost all round the world, had been on the stage in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand as an actor and English opera singer; and after being resident at the Cape for some three years, settled down at Pietermaritzburg in 1878. His real name was Charles James Lascelles Gray [sic], and he was cousin of the celebrated novelist, Mr. Wilkie Collins.

Bibliograhy and resources:

"Charles Lascelles", Design & Art Australia Online

LA TROBE, Charles (Charles Joseph LA TROBE; C. J. LA TROBE)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, musical patron, amateur artist, district superintendent, lieutenant-governor

Born London, England, 20 March 1801
Arrived Melbourne, NSW (VIC), October 1839 (via Sydney, July 1839)
Served as superintendent of Port Phillip district, 4 February 1839 to 14 July 1851
Served as lieutenant-governor of Victoria, 15 July 1851 to 5 May 1854
Departed Melbourne, VIC, 5 May 1854 (for England)
Died Alfriston, England, 4 December 1875

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ASSOCIATIONS: (his father; cleric, musician, composer, friend of and )

Documentation:

A tour on the prairies by Washington Irving (Paris: A. and W. Galignani, 1835), 3

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. . . Another of my fellow travellers was Mr. L, an Englishman by birth, but descended from a foreign stock, and who had all the buoyancy and accommodating spirit of a native of the Continent. Having rambled over many countries he had become, to a certain degree, a citizen of the world, easily adapting himself to any change. He was a man of a thousand occupations; a botanist, geologist, a hunter of beetles and butterflies, a musical composer, a sketcher of no mean pretensions; in short a complete virtuoso; added to which he was an indefatigable, if not always successful, sportsman. Never had a man more irons in the fire, and, consequently, never was a man more busy or more cheerful . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (author, traveller, diplomat)

"CONCERT", Port Phillip Gazette [Melbourne, NSW (VIC)] (19 December 1840), 3

Monsieur and Madame Gautrot held the first of a series of Concerts on Thursday evening last. The whole performances resting upon themselves was an undertaking which pre-disposed the public opinion to conclude that the entertainment would prove heavy and monotonous; but as the programme proceeded, the auditory were agreeably relieved from any sensation of tedium or ennui. His Honor the Superintendent and Mrs. La Trobe honored the room with their presence, and a tolerably numerous company, considering the extreme heat of the evening, congregated upon this occasion. There were four solo performances on the violin, and the same number of songs allotted respectively to Monsieur and Madame Gautrot, and to say that they were admirably executed is the only remark we need make to sustain the reputation already so justly acquired by both parties throughout these colonies . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph and Josephine Gautrot (musicians)

"THE VIOLIN", Geelong Advertiser and Squatters' Advocate [NSW (VIC)] (13 May 1846), 2

A Mr. Ravac has just arrived from South Australia, where he has been astonishing the natives as a first-rate violinist - at least so say the papers. We learn that Mr. La Trobe, who scrapes in this line in a very creditable manner, can only play "second fiddle" to Mr. Ravac, who has expressed his intention to show his powers in a concert yet to be announced. - Herald.

ASSOCIATIONS: Leopold Rawack (violinist)

Bibliography and resources:

Colin Holden, "A musical soul: the impact of the Moravian Brethren on Charles Joseph La Trobe", La Trobeana 10/1 (February 2011), 13-18

LAU, Hermann (Peter Diedrich Hermann LAU; Hermann LAU; Ermano LAU; Mr. LAU)

Musician, vocalist, accordion player, composer, naturalist, artist, writer, Indigenous culture recorder

Born Soerup, Schleswig-Holstein (Germany), 22 November 1822; son of Johann Freidrich Ludwig LAU and Caroline Augusta ROST
Married Elisabeth TOOSBUEY, by c. 1850
Arrived [1] Sydney, NSW, 19 December 1854 (per Singapore, from Hamburg, 9 August, via Melbourne, 8 December)
Departed [1] NSW, June 1859
Arrived [2] NSW, by 1862
Departed [2] NSW, ? 1866
Died Glücksburg (Ostsee), Schleswig-Holstein, 25 May 1904

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ASSOCIATIONS: Johann Friedrich Lau (1775-1856), his father, was a pastor at Soerup (1821), and Glücksburg (1827-45)

DISAMBIGUATION: (1867-1925; son of Claus and Julie Lau, who had arrived in QLD in 1863; probably unrelated)

THANKS (March 2015) to Berthold Hamer, of Glücksburg, for kindly sharing biographical information incorporated here

Documentation:

Passengers per Singapore, from Hamburg, 2 August 1854, for Melbourne and Sydney; Staatsarchiv Hamburg, Hamburger Passagierlisten, 373-7 I/VIII A 1 Band 006/007/8

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. . . Lau, P. D. H. / Kaufman / [birthplace] Hamburg . . .

[Advertisement], The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser [NSW] (24 February 1855), 3

Grand Farewell Concert.
Carlo Ryffel & Ermano Lau,
WITH THE KIND ASSISTANCE OF MR. HOLLAND,
ON TUESDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 27, AT THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, GOULBURN.
ADMISSION - Front Seats, 5s.; back ditto, 3s.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Samuel Davis's, Australian Store; Mr. Greig, Baker; Mr. L. Jones, Salutation Inn; Mr. Woodward, Commercial Hotel; and of Mr. Margules, at the Salutation Store.
Doors open at 7 o'clock; to commence at 8 o'clock.

ASSOCIATIONS: Carlo Ryffel (musician)

"CONCERT AT THE SCHOOL OF ARTS", Clarence and Richmond Examiner [Grafton, NSW] (8 April 1862), 2

Mr. Lortsch's concert came off on Saturday last, at the School of Arts, and the audience, although not so numerous as we had expected, appeared thoroughly to appreciate the efforts of the several performers. Mr. Lortsch's solos on the pianoforte fully exhibited his extraordinary command over that instrument; and his rendering of Beethoven's and Mendelsohn's music, on the concertina, cannot but be considered as perfect. The duets for concertina and piano - "La Mélancolie," and "When the Swallows," &c., evidenced the peculiar adaptedness of the concertina for sentimental music - the forte of composers of the German school - and as regards the execution of those pieces, we can only say, that it left nothing to desire. In speaking of the vocal performers, we hardly know to whom to give the palm - the solos of Messrs. Dewhurst, Lau, and Lortsch were very effective; while the German quartettos of Messrs. Lau, Hamburger, Wagner, and Dewhurst, were sung in perfect harmony. The "novelty," and if we may judge from the tumultuous applause of the audience, the "hit" of the evening's entertainment, was Mr. Lau's exhibition of skill in playing the German accordion, and we were really surprised, to see how much can, be made of so homely an instrument. The addition of bells, an invention of Mr. Lau's, had a very pleasing and exhilarating effect - especially in the "Remembrances of New South Wales" composed by the performer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Alfred Lortsch (musician); (amateur vocalist)

"GERMAN BALL", Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (17 June 1862), 2

The ball, under the management of the German Sick Club, came off on Friday evening last at Tattersall's Hotel . . . The ball was well attended, between sixty and seventy persons being present, and the whole affair passed off in a very satisfactory manner, dancing being kept up till dawn of day . . . Mr. Lau, on the bellacordian, supplied the music, and we need scarcely say gave every satisfaction.

[Intercolonial news], Süd Australische Zeitung (3 September 1862), 2

[Mitgetheit] - Am 19, vorigen Monats fand in Grafton das erste Concert des vortigen deütschen Sänger-Vereins statt. Das dazu gewählte Local war tüchtig angef眉llt mit Personen jeden Ständest um einen deutschen Gesang zu hören. Das Publikum Versprach sich viel von dem German Glee Club, welcher erft seit; f眉nf Monaten besteht; dennoch würde es nicht getäuscht. Das Programm bestand aus sch枚nen Gesängen, als: "Der Tag des Herrn", "Was ist des De眉tschen Vaterland", "Wer hat dich, du schöner Wald" und mehreren anderen Chorgesängen. Die instrumentale Abtheilung wurde von Hrn. Alfred Lortsch (Director) und von Hrn. Hermann Lau ausgefährt . . .

[Advertisement], Clarence and Richmond Examiner (21 October 1862), 3

German Glee Club. CONCERT,
IN AID OF THE BUILDING FUND OF THE GRAFTON SCHOOL OF ARTS . . .
MONDAY EVENING, 27TH INSTANT.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
1. Pianoforte Solo - Fantaisie brilliante - Mr. Lortsch.
2. 脟horus - ""Bundeslied" - Mozart
3. Vocal Solo - Mr. Wunderlich
4. Vocal Solo - with guitar accompaniment - Mr. Lau.
6. Chorus - "Aus der Ferne"
7. Vocal Solo - with accordion accompaniment - Selections from "La Straniera" - Mr. Holm.
8. Solo - Accordion - Mr. Lau.
9. Chorus - "Die Kapelle" - Kreutzer.
10 - Solo - Concertina - Mr. Lortsch.
PART II.
1. Pianoforte solo - "Polacca" - C. M. Weber - Mr. Lortsch.
2. Chorus - "Prayer before battle" - Koerner
3. Vocal Solo - Mr. Lau
4. Chorus - Marschlied
5. Vocal Solo - "Riflemen form" - Balfe - Mr. Lortsch
6. Chorus - Saint Monday
7. Solo - Accordion - Mr. Lau
8. Chorus - Farewell to the Forest
9. Solo - Concertina
10. - Quartette - Abschied vom Liebchen
11. God save the Queen . . .

"CONCERT", Clarence and Richmond Examiner (4 November 1862), 2

The concert given by the German Glee Club, on Thursday evening, in aid of the Building Fund of the Grafton School of Arts, was, we regret to say, rather thinly attended. We had hoped, after the trouble that our German friends had taken to cater for our amusement, and for so excellent an object, that the well-wishers of the institution would, at least, have so far marked their approbation by their presence on the occasion; however, with the exception of about four, not even the officers attended. Of the concert it would be invidious to single out individuals, w[h]ere all vied in doing their best. Messrs. Lortsch and Lau, as usual, were frequently encored, and the way in which the whole affair passed off, showed the proficiency to which the club had attained, though we fear, however, little surplus could possibly accrue from so thin a house after paying expenses.

"NEW ENGLAND (From the Armidale Express, June 20) . . . GERMAN BALL", The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser [NSW] (25 June 1863), 4

The German community at Tenterfield, numbering pretty considerably, met together in Mr. Julius Frey's premises, on Friday evening last, to hold a ball in compliment to Mr. Lau, who is now in Tenterfield on a tour of the colonies for scientific discoveries in connection with a society at Hamburg. His object is the collection of specimens in botany and natural history for the museums of Hamburg and Frankfort-on-the-Maine, and we understand he has already sent home large quantities of birds, animals, and plants peculiar to this portion of the globe.

"GOONDIWINDI (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) September 11, 1865", Queensland Daily Guardian [Brisbane, QLD] (18 September 1865), 3

We have been favored with a visit from a gentleman named Lau, whoso talents as a naturalist are known, I dare say, to some of your readers. He is also in the musical line, and entertained many amongst us during his stay with his excellent vocal and instrumental performances. He was induced to give a concert here on last Friday evening, which was crowded. A large portion of the music in the programme was of a superior class, and some of the lighter and more playful selections were well-calculated to please the taste of the people, - for instance, "The dark girl dressed in blue," &c. Some of our local amateurs assisted Mr. Lau, and acquitted themselves in a most creditable manner. "Maying" from the Orpheus collection, and the "Harden Roeslein" were particularly liked. Mr. Lau is possessed of a good tenor voice, and accompanies himself admirably on the guitar. He also played several pieces on an instrument, new to me, which he called the "Bell Accordeon." We will look forward with much pleasure to the second visit of this gentleman, which he promises will be in three months.

[Advertisement], Clarence and Richmond Examiner (3 April 1866), 1

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL.
HAVING RETURNED TO GRAFTON, I intend to GIVE an
EVENING'S ENTERTAINMENT and BALL, at Mr. J. Strauss', Argyle Room,
EUROPEAN HOTEL, on THURSDAY, April 5th,
when I hope my numerous friends will remember me,
Performance to commence at eight o'clock.
Adult - 2s. 6d. Children - 1s. 6d.
- HERMANN LAU.

Other sources:

Hermann Lau, Vier Jahre in Australien. Selbsterlebnisse und Reisebilder aus der Colonie New-South-Wales (Hamburg: [Selbstverlag], 1860)

Bibliography and resources:

C. Anderson, Palaeontological notes no. II: Meiolania platyceps Owen and Varanus (Megalania) priscus (Owen), Records of the Australian Museum 17/7 (20 February 1930), 309-316, plates xlvii-li; 313-314

John Fletcher, Hermann Lau and his sojourns (1854-1859) in Sydney, Goulburn, Braidwood, Araluen, Moruya and Shoalhaven (Sydney: Book Collectors' Society of Australia, 1991)

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Ray Humphrys, Bonyi-Bonyi: life and legends of the Bunya Mountains (Nanango: Wyndham Observer, 1992)

James Macdonald, "Breadalbane, Ben Hall, and the spurious case against Thomas Lodge", Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society 41 (2020), (23-44), 26

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. . . [25] Thomas Lodge . . . took over the lease of a Breadalbane inn on the Great South Road called the Red House . . . [26] . . . In an 1855 account of a visiting German touring musician, Hermann Lau, the inn is described as being a centre for local music, with Thomas a keen exponent of the fiddle. The two men bonded and Lau worked at the hotel in March and April in a number of roles: shooting game for the table, serving at the bar, washing carriages and babysitting. Lau even said that he had been included in the family's 1855 Easter celebration and used roots he collected locally to dye some festive eggs [Lau, Vier Jahre in Australien, 51-59).

Hermann Lau, Design & art Australian online (DAAO)

LAUGHTON, James Brotherston (James Brotherston LAUGHTON; J. B. LAUGHTON; Rev. Mr. LAUGHTON)

School teacher, Presbyterian cleric, poet, hymn writer, lyricist

Born Cumberland, England, 1814; baptised Nether Denton, 25 September 1814; son of James LAUGHTON and Ann POTTS
Married Jane Ann LOONEY (1807-1872), Braddan, Isle of Man, 3 April 1843
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 17 October 1843 (per Hereford, from Liverpool, 5 June)
Died Paddington, NSW, 23 May 1883, aged "69/70"

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Documentation:

Baptisms, Nether Denton, Cumberland, 1814; England, births and baptisms

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25 September 1814 / James Brotherston son of / James and Ann / Laughton

Marriages, Braddan, Isle of Man, 1843; Isle of Man marriages

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3 April 1843 / James Brotherston Laughton and Jane Looney

"Shipping Intelligence. ARRIVALS", Morning Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (18 October 1843), 3

October . . . 17. - From Liverpool, having left 5th June, the barque Hereford, 261 tons, Raebard, master, with merchandise. Gosling and Brown, agents. Passengers - Mr. and Mrs. Laughton and daughter . . .

"Deaths", The Sydney Morning Herald (24 May 1883), 1

LAUGHTON. - May 23, 1883, at his residence, Friendville, Paddington, Rev. James Brotherston Laughton, aged 69.

[News], The Sydney Daily Telegraph (28 May 1883), 2

The death of the Rev. J. B. Laughton, B.A., late of Orange, took place at Paddington on Wednesday last. Mr. Laughton was a prominent minister of the Presbyterian Church, and a colonist for 40 years past. He was a native of Cumberland, in England, where he was born in 1814. He studied at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. He was tutor in the family of Sir William F. Elliott, in Roxburghshire, Scotland, and he taught also in the Isle of Man. He came to New South Wales in 1843, and taught for two years in the Sydney College, and afterwards in his own private school. In 1850 be entered the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, and held charges at Carcoar, Patterson, Bathurst, Parramatta, and Orange successively. He was very active in promoting Presbyterian union, and was clerk to the General Assembly for nine years, and also for a short time tutor in exegetical theology. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1870. Mr. Laughton was an excellent scholar, both in classical and sacred learning, and a most accomplished theologian, and held in high esteem in his communion. He was one of the councillors of St. Andrew's College. His health has been poor for two years past, and he resigned his charge in March. He was in his 70th year.

Words with music:

The names of Christ (words, by 1852)

The names of Christ, by James B. Laughton ([Sydney]: [s.n.], [? 1852]) [broadside]

Immanuel! Saviour! God of Light and Love!
Chief of ten thousand, Wisdom. from above!
Help us to sing. Thy mighty Names unfold,
Though half their glory still remain untold . . .

See also, "THE NAMES OF CHRIST. By James B. Laughton", Freeman's Journal [Sydney, NSW] (28 October 1852), 4

The names of Christ (set to music by Isaac Nathan, by April 1853)

The names of Christ, by James B. Laughton, esq., composed as a soprano solo, and arranged likewise as a sestetto, expressly for St. James' and St. Mary's Choral Societies, by I. Nathan (Sydney: W. J. Johnson, [by 1853])

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ASSOCIATIONS: Isaac Nathan (composer); St. James's Choral Society (association); St. Mary's Choral Society (association); William Jonathan Johnson (musicseller, publisher)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (6 April 1853), 3

. . . The Names of Christ, - and all Mr. Nathan's works. At W. J. JOHNSON's Music Warehouse, 314, Pitt-street.

The names of Christ (set to music by Frederick Ellard, 1854)

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

NEW MUSIC. JUST PUBLISHED, price 4s., an Anthem :The Names of Christ."
The words written by J. B. Laughton, Esq.
Composed for two sopranos, a tenor, and bass, by Frederic Ellard.
The proceeds of this work will, by the proprietor's wish, be dedicated to the building fund of the Church of St. Philip.
WOOLCOTT AND CLARKE, Publishers, 555, George-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Frederick Ellard (composer); Woolcott and Clarke (musicsellers, publishers); St. Philip's church (Sydney)

LAURAIN, Mr. (Mr. LAURAIN; ? pseudonym)

Musician, vocalist, banjo player, minstrel, serenader, delineator

? Active Britain and Europe, c. 1846-51
Active Sydney, NSW, July 1854

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IDENTIFICATION: The Laurain active in Britain, Nederlands and Germany with the so-called Lantum Serenaders (c. 1846-49), and later in another combination (1851), cannot yet be more closely identified than Koning and Takken 2023 have done (John Laurain, born ? USA, c. 1821); and it is, anyway, perhaps slightly less than likely that the same musician was in Sydney in July 1854; rather, perhaps the Sydney "Laurain" was Joseph Fairchild (as see 1854 below), who had previously impersonated a Lantum Serenader in London in 1846, performing in blackface character

Documentation:

"ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS", Railway Bell and London Advertiser [England] (29 August 1846), 5

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The party of Ethiopian Singeas whose performances have become especially noticed in London, and which arc distinguished by the performances of Van Dwyer on his original instrument, known only to himself, have been at Gravesend, at Tully's Bazaar, for the last three weeks, where they have attracted crowds of auditors. Next week they depart for Scotland, where preparations have already been made for their series of morning and evening concerts in all the principal cities. The celebrated Cave is one of the leaders of the expedition to the north.

[Advertisement], Newcastle Journal [England] (7 November 1846), 2

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MUSIC HALL, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. ETHIOPIAN CONCERTS.
(Saturday) Nov. 7, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next, November 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th,
THE ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, (UNDER THE DIRECTION OF M. VAN DWYER, FROM SARATOGA, U.S.)
Who have created the greatest Sensation in London and the Provinces,
and who had the Honour of appearing before Her Most Gracious Majesty, H.R.H. Prince Albert, Ibrahim Pacha, and all the Ton,
give a GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, Introducing a newly-invented Instrument, named the LANTUM.
Their Selections will embrace the moat popular of their Melodies,
concluding with the Celebrated RAILROAD OVERTURE, as performed by them for Two Hundred Nights in London.

ASSOCIATIONS: (instrument)

{Playbill], Theatre Royal, Hay-market [London, England] (15 March 1847)

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. . . This evening . . . Will be performed . . . LONDON ASSURANCE . . .
To be followed by an Entertainment of Vocal and Instrumental Music BY THE HIGHLY CELEBRATED
LANTUM ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, Messrs. DRYCE, LAURAIN, ADWIN, MARLY & STAINER . . .
They will, on this occasion, perform a pleasing variety of the most favourite of their highly popular
Glees, Songs, Parodies, and Serenades,
CONCLUDING WITH THE CELEBRATED RAILROAD OVERTURE . . .

[Advertisement], Hampshire Independent [Southampton, Hants, England] (24 April 1847), 4

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THEATRE ROYAL, SOUTHAMPTON. For Two Nights Only.
THE LANTUM ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS. Messrs. Dryce, Laurain, Adwin, Marlet [sic], and Stainer,
pronounced by the Musical World to be Unequalled, -
distinguished from all other delineators of the Negro Character,
by their extraordinary instrument the LANTUM, which has been the wonder and admiration of all who have heard it,
will give their UNRIVALLED PERFORMANCE on MONDAY and TUESDAY next, April the 26th and 27th . . .
The Serenaders will appear at the THEATRE ROYAL, WINCHESTER, on Wednesday and Thursday . . .

[Advertisement], Algemeen Handelsblad [Amsterdam, NL] (16 July 1847), [back page]

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ZAAL DE DUIZENT KOLOMMEN. Op Donderdag 15, Vrijdag 16, Zaturdag 17 en Zondag 18 Julij:
De laaste LANTUM ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, te geven door de Heeren DRYA, LAURAIN, ADWIEN, MORLY en STAINER [sic].
Aanvang ten 8 1/2 Ure. Entree f 1 in Vorteering.

[Advertisement], Nieuwe Rotterdamsche courant [Rotterdam, NL] (12 August 1847), [back page] (with illustration)

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Koninklijke Zuid-Hollandsche SCHOUWBURG, onder Directie van den Heer A. PETERS.
Op HEDEN Donderdag den 12den Augustus 1847:
DE LANTUM [REDACTED]ZANGERS VAN AMERIKA. DRYCE, LAURAIN, ADWIN, MORLEY [sic] en STAINER,
welke in Londen gedurende twee jaren, de grootste belang,
telling en algemeene goedkeuring hebben weggedragen,
en de eer hebben genoten, driemalen voor H. M. de Koningin van Engeland
en tweemalen voor Z. M. onzen geëerbiedij'den Koning,
de geliel koosde liederen der [REDACTED] te zingen en hunne dansen na te bootsen.
PROGRAMMA. 1ste Afdeeling:
1. Instrumentaal Muziek der [REDACTED].
2. Koor der [REDACTED]: Luid de Klok!
3. Aria niet Koor: de Visscher van Ohio. - Mr. ADWIN.
4. Aria met Koor: de Oude Tante Sally - " LAURAIN.
5. Aria met Koor: Johan, Goede nacht - " STAINER.
6. Marie Blanck [Mary Blane] - " LAURAIN.
7. Dans: de [REDACTED] en zijn Viool - " STAINER.
2de Afdeeling.
1. Instrumentaal Muziek der [REDACTED].
2. Aria met Koor: het Meisje van Buffalo - Mr. ADWIN.
3. Koor der [REDACTED]: ne Elegante [REDACTED] op het Bal.
4. Aria met Koor: O! mijnheer Koen - Mr. STAINER.
5. Aria met Koor: de [REDACTED] van Ohio - " LAURAIN.
6. Spoorweg Ouverture . . .

"De Lantum [REDACTED]zangers van Amerika" Nieuwe Rotterdamsche courant (13 August 1847), [back page]

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Bij de vele vermakelijkheden die gedurende de kermis alhier plaais hebben, heeft zich thans weder een nieuw gevoegd, namelijk: de Lantum [REDACTED]zangers, welke in Engeland den meesten bijval hebben ingeoogst, ook te Amsterdam de algemeene goedkeuring hebben weggedragen en zelfs tweemalen hunnen voorstellingen aan het hof gaven.
In de zaal van den koninklijken Zuid-Hollandschen Schouwburg, onder directie van den heer A. PETERS, zullen zij ook thans met hunne tegenwoordigheid eenige voorstellingen opluisteren, en volmondig bekennen wij het, wij waren nieuwsgierig eene dergelijke voorstelling bij le wonen.
Wij begaven ons dan reeds bij de eerste representatie derwaarts, en waarlijk zij overtrof verre onze verwachting. De heer DRYCE deed ons door zijne koddige houdingen en potsierlijke ligchaamsverdraaijingen meermalen den lever schudden, en de behendigheid waarmede hij de castagnetten zwaait, verdient allen lof; de heer STAINER, de leader van de band, is een even goed zanger als uitmuntend violist. Ook de heeren LAURAIN, ADWIN en MORLEY, bespelen hunne instrumenten voortreffelijk.
Onder de vele liederen, welke bijna allen even fraai waren, muntte vooral uit Mary Blanc [Mary Blane], waarvan het refrein ons bijzonder trof; het harmonieuse Farewell! farewell! poer Mary Blanc, If we never meet again, schokte een ieders gemoed, terwijl onder de komische liederen the Buffullo girls ons bijzonder bevielen en de zonderlinge wijze waarmede liet koor telkenmale eindigt: Buffallo girls can't you come out to Night, and dance by the light of the moon, een teders lachlust opwekte. Ook het nabootsen van den spoorweg was uitmuntend. De bel luidt; men hoort het schel gefluit van de locomotief, de onregelmatige beweging van den trein , het al sneller en sneller voortstoomen, en wanneer men ten laatste vol verwachting uitziet waar al dat geraas op eindigen zal, dan zitten de 5 Lantum [REDACTED]zangers met de beenen in de hoogte, elkander aande panden hunner rokken vasthoudende . . .

"Nachrichten . . . Köln, 26. Oct.", Neue Berliner Musikzeitung (3 November 1847), 366-67

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. . . Diese sänger-Gesellschaft besteht aus den Herren Dryce, Laurain, Adwin, Marly und Stainer, welche sich bei ihrem langen Aufenthalte in den [REDACTED]-Staaten Nord-Amerika's mit den Gesängen, Tänzen, Pantomimen und [367] Sitten der dortigen schwarzen Bevölkerung innig vertraut gemacht haben . . .

[Advertisement], Königlich privilegirte Berlinische Zeitung [Berlin, Prussia (Germany)] (8 January 1848), 11

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Kroll's Garten. Sontag den 9ten Januar . . .
Der fünf Amerikaner, gennant [REDACTED]sänger,
Mrs. Steiner, Mrs. Marly, Adwiin, Laurain und Mrs. Dryce . . .

"STANDARD", Theatrical Times [London, England] (22 April 1848), 134

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This week, Messrs. Dryce, Laurain, Adwin, Marby [sic], and Stainer the original Lantum Serenaders have been giving a series of entertainments consisting of their most popular Glees, Overtures, Solos, and the Locomotive Description of Railway Speed. They are a band of very talented artistes, and those with whom this description of amusement is a favourite will find in the efforts of these vocalists everything to gratify their taste.

[Advertisement], Algemeen Handelsblad [Amsterdam, NL] (12 April 1849), [back page]

ZAAL DE DUIZENT KOLOMMEN. Op Donderdag 12, Vrijdag 13 en Zaturdag 14 dezer:
SOIREE VOCAAL en INSTRUMENTAAL, uit te voeren door de
LANTUM [REDACTED] SERENADERS, de Heeren DRIGSH, DANIELS, MARLY en LAURAIN.
Aanvang ten 8 Ure. Entree Vrij.

"BRADNUNCH", Western Times [Devon, England] (6 September 1851), 5

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The celebrated Ethiopian Serenades, Messrs. Laurain, Stanton, Lisson, Swain, and Pell gave their American Entertainment at the Assembly Room, Bradninch Inn, on Monday, when the audience had about two hours of hearty laughing, during which the performers were repeatedly encored. They are looked for again.

Sydney, NSW (July 1854):

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (4 July 1854), 1

ROYAL HOTEL. - Grand Treat, for One Night only. -
LAURAIN'S Grand Medley Concert, TO-MORROW EVENING, Wednesday, July 5.
Mr. LAURAIN, of the Lantum Serenaders, patronised by the nobility and gentry of England and the continent,
begs respectfully to announce his first entertainment in this colony, to take place as above . . .

"GRAND MEDLEY CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1854), 5

A concert of a medley character is announced for this evening, at the Royal Hotel, by Mr. Laurain.

ASSOCIATIONS: Royal Hotel (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 July 1854), 1

ROYAL HOTEL. - Grand Treat, for One Night only. -
LAURAIN'S Grand Medley Concert, THIS EVENING, Wednesday, July 5.
Mr. LAURAIN, of the Lantum Serenaders, patronised by the nobility and gentry of England and the continent,
begs respectfully to announce his first entertainment in this colony, to take place as above.
The following artists are engaged: -
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Wilkinson,
who will introduce a variety of Glees, Duets, Songs, &c.,
to be followed by Mr. Laurain's genuine delineations of the American Negro Character
and Song, with banjo accompaniment, with laughter-provoking oddities and quaint sayings, which have gained him universal approbation.
PROGRAMME: PART I.
Glee - "Hail Smiling Morn."
Ballad - "Tell me my Heart," Mrs. Hancock - BISHOP.
Song - "Bandit," Mr. Turner - RUSSELL.
Song - "Merry Maids of England," Mr. Fairchild.
Song - "Hurrah for the Red and the Blue," (with Chorus), Mr. Hancock - COOTE.
Ballad - "Madoline," Mr. Fairchild - NELSON.
Song - "Wishing Gate," Mrs. Hancock - SPORLE.
Song - Irish Comic. Mr. Turner.
Duet - "I've Wandered in Dreams," Mr. and Mrs. Hancock - WADE.
An Intermission of Ten Minutes.
PART II.
Dialogue - Mr. Laurain.
[REDACTED] Song - "Bloodhound," Mr. Laurain.
[REDACTED] Ballad - "Old Log Hut," Mr. Laurain.
Pianoforte - "Etude de Concert," Mr. Wilkinson - GORIE.
[REDACTED] Ballad - "Whar de cum from," Mr. Laurain.
Scotch Ballad - Mrs. Hancock.
[REDACTED] Ballad - "Yalla Bush a Belle," Mr. Laurain.
God Save the Queen, by the Company.
Doors open at Seven to commence at half-past Seven o'clock precisely.
Carriages in waiting at 10 o'clock. Front Seats, 3s.; Back ditto, 2s.
Tickets can be had of Messrs. Marsh and Co ; Johnson and Co.; Buist and Co.; and all the Music-sellers; also at the Bar of the Royal Hotel.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mary and Edward Hancock (vocalists); John Turner (vocalist); Joseph Fairchild (vocalist); ? George Wilkinson (pianist, vocalist)

Bibliography and resources:

Elizabeth Koning and Wilfred Takken, Zwart op wit, twee eeuwen balckface in Nederland (Amsterdam: De Geus, 2023)

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. . . Vanuit Engeland kwamen dan ook de bovengenoemde Ethiopian Serenaders in der zomer van 1847 in Amsterdam terecht. Hier werden ze aanvankelijke omgedoopt in "De Lantum [REDACTER]zangers van Amerika." Dankzij de vreemdelingenadministratie van der Rotterdamse haven weten we hoe de vijf artisten heetten: John Laurain (26), Frank Marly (25), John Dryce (25), James Daniels (32) en William Wallford (27) . . .

Sarah J. Adams, "Blackface burlesque, changing praxes and poetics of blackness in the Dutch repertoire before minstrelsy, 1790-1830", Documenta 37/2 (June 2019), (68-89), 81

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Jeff Bowersox, "Blackface and black faces on German and Austrian stages, 1847-1914", in Priscilla Layne and Lily Tonger-Erk (eds), Staging blackness, representations of race in German-speaking drama and theater (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2024), (147-73), 150-54

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"Lantum Serenaders", The JUBA project (Early blackface minstrelsy in Britain 1842-1852)

? See also J. A. Cave [Lantum Serenaders], Wikipedia

LAURENCE, James (James LAURENCE; James LAWRENCE; alias George Frederick LAURENT; G. F. LAURENT; Mr. LAURENT)

Musician, vocalist, songwriter / composer, convict, emancipist

Born London, England, 1795; son of Henry LAURENCE
Convicted [1] Lancaster Quarter Sessions, Salford, England, 27 April 1814 (7 years transportation, aged "18 years 4 months")
Arrived [1] Sydney, NSW, 26 April 1815 (convict per Indefatigable, from England, 30 September 1814)
Convicted [2] Fort William, Bengal (India), 16 March 1819 (7 years transportation)
Arrived [2] Sydney, NSW, 6 January 1820 (per St. Michael from India, 28 November 1819)
Convicted [3] Sydney, NSW, 7 July 1836 (7 years transportation to Norfolk Island)
Died Collingwood, VIC, 28 October 1863, aged "77" [sic]

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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IDENFIFICATION: In his 2015 biography, , Rob Wills follows the subject's manuscript autobiography himself in spelling his name Laurence, and this is followed here; whereas other written records consistently refer to him as James Lawrence and/or by his alias George Frederick Laurent

Documentation:

[News], Manchester Mercury [Lancashire, England] (3 May 1814), 4

(PAYWALL)

At the Quarter Sessions, which commenced on Wednesday at the New Bayley Court House, the Rev. W. R. Hay, Chairman, the following prisoners have been tried, viz: To be transported 7 years . . . James Lawrence, for stealing gold seals . . .

Convicts per Indefatigable, 1814-15; UK National Archives, HO11/2

(PAYWALL)

James Lawrence / Lancaster Quarter Sessions / 27 April 1814 / Seven years

Convicts per St. Michael, departed India, 28 November 1819; UK National Archives, CO207/1

(PAYWALL)

. . . George Frederick Laurent / Fort William / March 16 1819 / Seven Years . . .

Letter, Colonial Secretary's office, Sydney, NSW, to Secretary to Governor, Fort William, Bengal; State Records Authority of NSW, NRS 939

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Per Ship St. Michael / Secretary's Office, Sydney, New South Wales, 6th January 1820
Sir . . . The three prisoners convicted in India and shipped as convicts for this county, namely Thomas Pembroke, George Frederick Laurent, and James Less, have been safely delivered here . . .

[Notice], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser [NSW] (22 March 1826), 3

Public Notice. THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates . . . during the last Week ; viz.
CERTIFICATES . . . Saint Michael - George Frederick Laurent . . .

[News], The Monitor [Sydney, NSW] (7 July 1826), 8

NETTLETON's half-way house was all alive on Tuesday Evening. A marvellous concatenation of Jew and Gentile - Scribe and Pharisee - all met for the purpose of keeping it up, as the phrase is - but with the motley groupe here assembled, harmony did not prevail to the extent evinced in other the like assemblages - for ere the night closed in, "Milling" was all the go, and any thing else but good-humour was the forte of some of the fraternity. The head of the supper table which was well laid out, was most conveniently (as it should seem) filled by our worthy promoter of the Peace, Mr. Israel Chapman and Mister Lawrence, alias Blind Larry, alias Monsieur Laurent, acted as Croupier.

"To the Editor of . . .", The Monitor (14 July 1826), 2

HALF-WAY HOUSE, 8 July, 1826.
SIR, I read a very shameful account of a dinner which took place at my Inn, on the Parramatta road, and now, beg to contradict it. A subscription-ball and supper, was indeed held at my house on the day mentioned by you. Mr. Chapman certainly was on his return from Parramatta, whither he had been on duty respecting Mr. Ball's robbery, but he was not only not president, but not even a guest. As to the man you call Blind Larry, I know nothing of him; at my tap all ready-money customers are welcome, and if Blind Larry has been one, so much the better. Chapman is an active respectable constable, and as such his being a guest, would have been, in my opinion, no discredit to my house; but as to Larry, I consider you have wantonly injured my house, in representing him as a conspicuous guest at my table, and cast disrespect on the very respectable persons who were present. In justice to them and myself, and considering your observations made by your reporter without your particular observation or concurrence, I have to demand, that this letter of refutation may be inserted in your next number; and in the mean time reccommend you in future, to be more cautious in your wit at other peoples' expence. I had thoughts of withdrawing my humble support to your paper, but I shall wait for a reply to this, as I have hitherto held you to be a man of candour, as well as of public spirit.
I nn, Sir,
Your most Obedient Servant,
J. NETTLETON.

"QUARTER SESSIONS - (Monday) [7 August]", The Australian [Sydney, NSW] (12 August 1826), 4

George Laurent was charged with stealing a quantity of shirting, the property of Ann Worrall. Guilty. To be transported for seven years.

Certificate of freedom, NSW, 20 August 1833; State Records Authority of NSW, NRS 12210

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CERTIFICATE OF FREEDON / No. 33/981 / 30th August 1833
George Fred'k Laurent / Ship - St. Michael / . . . 1819
Native Place - London / Trade or Calling - Clerk & Player
Offence - Larceny / [trial] - Sydney Q.S. / 7 August 1826 / 7 years
Year of Birth - 1793 / . . .
Was originally tried at Lancaster Q.S. 27th April 1814 and sentence to seven years transportation
in the name of James Lawrence, and arrived in this colony by the ship Indefatigable in 1814
[added later] Fort William - 16 March 1819 7 yrs Stealing a box
7 July '36 7 yrs N[orfolk] I[sland] Larceny Sydney

[Notice], The Sydney Herald (26 September 1833), 4

Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney. Sept 17, 1833.
CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM. THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last week, viz. -
George Frederick Laurent, from a Colonial sentence . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Herald (7 October 1833), 2

[ADVERTISEMENT] Parramatta Concert. -
The Concert on Friday night, at Nash's Long Room, was respectably attended, but not crowded, under the direction of Mr. LEWIS. The much admired song of the "Cold flinty rock," was sung by a gentleman of the name of G. F. Laurent, in a most masterly style, with great applause; Mr. Meredith sang his comic Songs admirably; the whole of the performance went off with great satisfaction to the audience.

ASSOCIATIONS: ? Thomas Lewis (master, 17th band); ? John Meredith (actor, vocalist); Nash's Inn (Parramatta venue)

MUSIC: (Braham)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times [Hobart, VDL (TAS)] (14 January 1834), 2

Notice. G. F. LAURENT, formerly of the Lyceum Theatre, London,
respectfully informs the gentry of Hobart Town and the public in general, that he intends giving a
Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, on Monday, the 20th instant -
and has the pleasure to announce that he has engaged Mr. Braham, son of the celebrated Braham, of Covent Garden and Drury-lane Theatres,
previous to his departure to Sydney, for one night only.
Jan. 14, 1834.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Braham (vocalist), reportedly son of (English vocalist)

[Advertisement], Colonial Times (28 January 1834), 3

Concert and Ball.
MR. LAURENT begs leave to acquaint the inhabitants of Hobart Town,
that he has permission, for one night only, to give a
Concert and Ball, at Mr. Wallis's Rooms, Liverpool-street,
on Friday evening next, the 31st instant.
Mr. Lewis has kindly offered his services to conduct the Ball.
Further particulars will be announced in hand-bills and future advertisements.
Single tickets, 5s.; double tickets, admitting a lady and gentleman, 8s.
Concert to commence at 8 o'clock, and Ball at 10.
No money to be taken at the door.
Jan. 28, 1834.

ASSOCIATIONS: Henry Lewis (dancing master)

[Advertisement], The Hobart Town Courier (31 January 1834), 3

CONCERT & BALL.
G. T. LAURENT [sic] begs leave to acquaint the
Inhabitants of Hobart town that he has permission for one night only to give a
Concert and Ball at Mr. Wallis's Rooms, Liverpool-street,
on Friday evening next, 31st January.
PART 1st.
Song, Death of Nelson - Mr. Laurent
Overture - Hayden [Haydn]
Song - by an Amateur
Symphony - Pleyal [Pleyel]
Duett, All's Well - Mr. Laurent and an Amateur
Comic song, Four in Hand - Mr. Laurent
Overture - Cook.
PART 2nd.
Song, Auld Robin Gray - Amateur
Overture - Dauy [? Davy]
Song, Cold Flinty Rock - Laurent
Song - by a Lady
Song, The Soldier's Tear - Amateur
Comic song, Powder Monkey Peter - Laurent
Overture - Mozart
Concert to commence at eight o'clock precisely; Ball at ten o'clock.
Tickets of admission, single 5s. Ladies and Gentlemen, 8s.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Wallis's.
No money to be taken at the door.

ASSOCIATIONS: (publican, Ordnance Arms, Liverpool-street, Hobart)

MUSIC: (Braham); (Braham); Four in hand (comic song, unidentified); (Braham, song in Kais); (Charles Dibdin)

[Advertisement], The Independent [Launceston, VDL (TAS)] (22 February 1834), 2

Mr. G. F. Laurent, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentry and Public of Launceston, that his
CONCERT Will take place at the BRITISH HOTEL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on Monday next, 24th Instant.
PART 1.
A Grand Military Movement - Tully
Duet - "All's Well," - by Mr. Laurent and an Amateur
Huntsman's Chorus - Friescheutz [Freischutz] - by Mr. Laurent - Weber
Song - "Bay of Biscay" - by Mr. Laurent
A Comic Recitation - "Susan and the Spider" - by an Amateur
Military Quick Step - Holden
Comic Song - "Powder Monkey Peter" - by Mr. Laurent
Duet - Violin and Flute - Hayden [Haydn]
A New Song, now singing at the Theatres by Mr. Braham - "Liberty" by Mr. Laurent.
PART 2.
Grand Waltz - Mozart.
Comic Song - by Mr. Laurent
Grand March and Trio - Kruitzer [? Kreutzer]
The much admired Parody on "No My Love No" - by Mr. Laurent
The favorite Recitation "The Three Black Crows" - by an Amateur
Solo - Violin, in which instrument will express the words "Mamma Mia," composed by the celebrated French composer - D'Zaubrean [sic]
Also, in Harmonics, will be introdured the favourite Air "Over the Water to Charlie"
Song "Live and be Jolly" - by an Amateur
A Grand Quick Step - Hopkins
And by particular desire of some Gentlemen in Town, the favourite Sea Song of
"Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman," in character, formerly sung by Mr. Laurent, at the Surry Theatre.
The whole to conclude, Band and Chorus - "God save the King."
Doors opened at half past 7 to commence at 8 o'clock.
Tickets 5s. each, to be had at the "Independent" Office, at the Launceston Hotel,
and at Mr. Cameron's, Brisbane-street.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samson Cameron (actor, theatre manager, as see also below September 1834)

MUSIC: (song by , added to Dibdin's The waterman); Liberty (by , unidentified); No, my love, no (parody song, unidentified); (music by , from Francis Drake)

"Shipping Intelligence. SYDNEY. ARRIVALS", The Sydney Monitor [NSW] (20 September 1834), 2

On Thursday [18 September] . . . the schooner Active, Hassel master, from Launceston the 11th instant . . . Passengers (cabin) - Messrs. Cameron, Laurent . . .

"SYDNEY GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS . . . THURSDAY [7 July]", The Sydney Monitor (9 July 1836), 3

George Frederick Laurent stood indicted for stealing a cask of beer, the property of Daniel Kenny. The prosecutor, who is a publican, had taken the beer in question to the Race Course, during the last Sydney Races, where he had a booth. The races being concluded the prosecutor removed a portion of his property to Sydney, leaving the remainder in charge of a man whom he employed for that purpose. During his absence his watchman proceeded to Sydney also, and in the interim the prisoner hired a cart and removed the beer, which was sold by the carter at his suggestion, to a publican named Challoner for £1. The facts were proven, and the Jury found the prisoner Guilty. Sentenced to be transported to a penal settlement, for seven years.

Journal of Thomas Sharpe (Episcopalian chaplain), Norfolk Island, 31 December 1839; State Library of New South Wales, MS B218, pages 551-53, 620

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. . . Last Sunday [29 December 1839] a Jew of the name of Laurent, had the audacity to write out on the Sunday a Play Bill, [552] of some performance they wished to get up for New Years day, in case the Commandant gave them a Holiday. The Bill was taken from him, but he was not punished. In the list of performances I was sorry to find some of the Church singers, whom I intend to remove, if they gave their consent to be put down as performers a singers in this absurd business. I rather think the Major will give them a half-holiday, but, of course, will not allow them, to perform their play. One, of my men, on Sunday last, was allowed to be absent from Divine Service, for the purpose I fear of doing some work on that day, which had not been finished before. This shews clearly how highly improper it is to place men in authority over the prisoners, who having no religion themselves, care nothing about men under them, having any. The man Laurent, who was allowed by Major Anderson to be absent [553] from Divine Service on Sunday, and, now it appears three more lay claim to the same. This is very wrong every prisoner ought to be compelled to attend, and though wicked and worthless, still the more need they have of being taught their duty . . . [620] . . . The Superintendent appears to know little indeed of prisoners or their general line of conduct and the easiness with which they are led away by the slightest temptation or, he would not seek, to throw the temptations, which he does, in their way, such as plays, songs, playing at night recreations on Sunday, absence from Divine Service, and that general system of idleness and insubordination, which now prevails everywhere . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: (c. 1810-1877; chaplain); (commandant)

Playbill for the theatrical performance, Norfolk Island, in honour of the Queen's Birthday, 25 May 1840; UK National Archives, CO201/199/108

"NORFOLK ISLAND", The Sydney Herald [NSW] (24 June 1840), 2

. . . The Queen's birthday was celebrated here on Monday, the 25th ultimo, and Norfolk Island was on that day one universal scene of loyalty and merriment, a short sketch of which may not be uninteresting: - . . . at twelve, a royal salute of twenty-one guns was fired from the top of the hill towards Longridge; the two guns from Government House and others from the vessel having been previously carried there. This salute was answered by three rounds from the military, after which the prisoners sat down to dinner in a line on the road, extending from the salt-house upwards almost as far as the lime-kiln. After dinner, with Captain Maconochie at this head, every prisoner was supplied with a glass of grog to drink the Queen's health, which was followed with shouts that almost rent the air - "Three times three for Queen Victoria!" "Three times three for Captain Maconochie!" &c. This being over, the men resumed their sports, and a play was performed in the large mess room with new scenery, dresses, music, songs, &c., the whole of which was witnessed by Captain M. . . .

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE,
NORFOLK ISLAND.
On Monday, 25th May, in honour of
HER MAJESTY'S HIRTH-DAY,
Will be Performed, by Permission,
Two Acts of the admired Comic Opera of the
CASTLE OF ANDALUSIA;
Don Caesar - John Lawrence [sic]
Scipio - . George Rolfe
Fernando - James Walker
Alphonso - Henry Witton
Spado - James King
Pedrillo -James Monds
Sanguino - James Cranston
Rapino - James Porter
Calvette - William Smith
Vasquez - R. Sanderson
Lorenza - [blank]
Banditti, &c.
AFTER WHICH, A MUSICAL MELANGE;
Glee - Prithee, Brothers, speed to the Boat, Witton, Walker, Porter, Cranston, Sanderson, Smith
Song - Old England for ever, H. Witton
Comic Song - Walker, the Two-penny Postman, J. Monds
Song - Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman, J. Lawrence
Glee - Fisherman's Glee, same as first
Song - Paddy from Cork, J. Walker
Song - Powder Monkey Peter, J. Lawrence
Glee - As before
Song - Spirit of the Storm, H. Witton
Song - The tight Irishman, J. Porter
Glee - Some love to roam, as before
Song - The Old Commodore, J. Lawrence.
The Tent Scene in Richard III, by H. Witton.
A CELEBRATED NAVAL HORNPIPE, by Michael Burns.
Dance - Tyrolese Waltz, by Thomas Barry.
After which the Musical Entertainment of
THE PURSE; OR, THE BENEVOLENT TAR.
The Baron - James Cranston
Theodore - G. Rolfe
Edmond - W. Yelverton
Will Steady - John Lawrence [sic]
Sally - James Monds
Page - John Rae
After which, Paddy Carey, in character, by John Lawrence [sic].
Song - Banner of War, H. Witton.
The whole to conclude with the National Anthem
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

ASSOCIATIONS: Alexander Maconochie (commandant); Henry Witton (convict, musician); James Monds (convict, vocalist); James Porter (convict, vocalist)

PLAY WITH SONGS: (O'Keefe, music arranged by Samuel Arnold)

MUSIC: (music by , from Francis Drake); (Charles Dibdin); (music by William Reeve); (Whittaker)

"Norfolk Island. THE SOCIAL SYSTEM. No.1. To the Editor of . . .", The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (25 June 1840), 3

SIR, . . . A play has been allowed to be performed by the prisoners, to amuse their companions. A prisoner, I think of the name of Laurent, was the chief promoter and performer of this. Some of the colonists in all probability have heard of this hero of the Norfolk Island stage, before today. Now, are the prisoners transported to be amused with this man and his companions' absurdities on the stage? Has not frequenting a play house been the means of sending many to a penal colony? Do not temptations to sin and crime abound in such places? Yet here, at this place of fearful punishment, plays are not only allowed, but encouraged to be performed; and the very room where public worship is held, was elected as the place for Laurent and his friends to have their stage erected, and to amuse the prisoners with rant and buffoonery . . .
- E.

"THE COMIC SONGSTER", The Sydney Morning Herald (5 September 1842), 2

Captain Innes took occasion to warn the Sydney police, a few days since, against an individual, now at Cockatoo, who will, however, very soon be in his old haunts in Sydney. Not relishing the discipline of Cockatoo, this party reported himself free, and was brought to Hyde Park, when it was found he had yet another month's penance to undergo, Captain Innes stated, that he was a most unmitigated villain, and moreover that he had been one of Captain Maconochie's pets, having filled the office of comic songster at Norfolk Island during the theatrical representations which took place before Her Majesty's lieges on that island.

ASSOCIATIONS: Laurent had been removed from Norfolk Island to Cockatoo Island, Sydney, in January 1842, in preparation for his final release in October

"Shipping Intelligence . . . VESSELS CLEARED OUT", Australasian Chronicle [Sydney, NSW] (1 November 1842), 2

The brig Supply, Captain Brown, for London, with colonial produce. Passengers - Messrs. Cooke, Giles, and Laurent.

Minutes of evidence before select committee on the execution of criminal law, "A. B.", 26 April 1847 (London: House of Lords, 1847), 445-56

(DIGITISED)

A. B. is called in, and examined as follows:
4486. WHERE do you reside at present? In London.
4487. Have you been long resident in London? Yes; I have been now Twenty-two Months in London.
4488. Their Lordships wish to know whether you have any Objection to give them some Information within your Knowledge of the penal Colony in which you have been? I have not the least Objection.
4489. You had the Misfortune to be sent there after Conviction in this Country? Yes.
4490. How long ago? In 1814.
4491. For what Offence? A minor Offence, committed in Manchester. It was a petty Larceny.
4492. For how long were you sentenced? Seven Years.
4493. How long did you remain in the Colony? I left Norfolk Island in 1843 [sic].
4494. Where did you go to when you were first sent? To Sydney, in Governor Macquarrie's Time.
4495. In what Year was that? In 1814.
4496. You remained there for some Time? I remained there for some Time, but I made my Escape from it several times.
4497. Where did you go to? To Calcutta.
4498. Were you taken? yes; I was sent back from Calcutta . . .
4508. How many Years did you remain in the penal Colonies altogether? Thirty-one Years.
4509. Did you remain there under Punishment the whole of that Time? No; I was free for some Time.
4510. When did you become free? I became free in 1826, and then I got convicted to Moreton Bay, and I became free in 1833 again, and then I got another Conviction, and I became free in 1843.
4511. And then you came home? Yes . . .
4522. You had originally been a Clerk in Manchester? Not in Manchester. I had originally been a Clerk in London; in my youthful Days.
4523. You could read and write? Yes. I lost the Use of my Hand and my Eye in the Colony.
4524. Was that owing to the Work? Yes. I suffered a good deal of Hardship, because I was not capable of doing the Labour . . .
4535. What Trade have you followed since your Return to this Country? I have a Brother in London who used to allow me a Trifle. I have been to the United States. I went to see an Uncle of mine who lives in America. I have been throughout all the States . . .
4536. How long were you in Calcutta before they re-took you? Thirteen Weeks. I was acting there as a professional Man, - as a Vocalist. I was at Calcutta getting a Living as Vocalist at the Theatre, under the Marquess of Hastings, and was doing very well . . .
4600. Before you went abroad you were at Manchester. How old were you at the Time you were first convicted? Eighteen Years and Four Months.
4601. Where had you been in Manchester? I was a Native of London.
4602. Did you go to Manchester from London? Yes. I was convicted of a Misdemeanor; it was considered a Petty Larceny, Shoplifting.
4603. Had you been long in Manchester before you were committed? Four Months.
4604. Were you employed at the Time? Yes; as Clerk in a mercantile House . . .
4608. Were you convicted before the Judges at Lancester? No; I was convicted at Manchester, and sent to Lancaster to remain till there were some more Convicts to be sent away . . .
4614. How long were you kept at the Hulks? From April till October
4615. During that Time you worked in the Hulks? No; I was exempt from Work on account of singing in the Chapel. I did light Work, such as assisting in taking the Messes round . . .

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (29 January 1859), 1

SCHOOL OF ARTS. - Mr. G. F. LAURENT, formerly of the Theatre Royal, George-street,
begs respectfully to announce to his numerous friends and patrons, that he proposes giving at the above rooms,
on MONDAY EVENING, February 6th, a GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT,
on which occasion he will be kindly assisted by -
Madame Flora Harris
Madame Lamont
Herr Wilhelm Carl Schmitt (solo violinist of Munich)
Mr. Marmaduke Henry Wilson (pianist to Lady Amelia Keith Jackson, Lower Walmer);
and Mr. Charles S. Packer.
Tickets - Body of the hall, 4s.; gallery, 2s. each.
To be had of Messrs. W. J. Johnson and Co.; and Mr. Moffitt, Pitt-street;
Mr. Moss, Hunter-street, and at the School of Arts.
Programme in the HERALD of Saturday, February 4th [sic], and Monday, February 6th [sic].

ASSOCIATIONS: Maria Augusta Lamont (vocalist); Flora Harris (vocalist); Carl Schmitt (violinist); Marmaduke Henry Wilson (pianist); Charles Sandys Packer (pianist, accompanist); Mechanics' School of Arts (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (5 February 1859), 1

SCHOOL OF ARTS. -
Under the patronage of His Excellency the GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Sir W. T. DENISON, K.C.B.
Mr. G. F. LAURENT begs respectfully to announce his
Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT will take place on MONDAY, February 7.
PROGRAMME. Part 1st.
Grand Wedding March - Organ (Mendelssohn) - Mr. Packer.
Aria - Robert toi que J'aime (Meyerbeer) - Madame Lamont.
Solo - Pianoforte - Mr. M. H. Wilson.
Song - The Death of Nelson (Braham) - Mr. Laurent.
Ballad - Madame Flora Harris.
Irish ballad - Oft in the stilly night (by desire) - Mr. Packer.
Grand Duo Concertante - Violin and Piano (De Beriot) - Herr W. Carl Schmidt and Mr. M. H. Wilson.
Duet - All's well (Braham) - Madame Lamont and Mr. G. F. Laurent.
Part 2nd.
Song - The Old Mill (Fislon) - Madame Laurent.
Solo - Pianoforte (Ignare Gibson) - Mr. Packer.
Song - Liberty (H. Russell) - Written and Sung by Mr. Laurent.
Ballad - Home, Sweet Home - Madame Lamont.
Solo Violin - 6th Air Varie (De Beriot) - Herr W. Carl Schmidt.
Song - Madame Flora Harris.
Buffo Song, by desire - Bound 'Prentice (Horace) [sic] - Mr. Laurent. National Anthem . . .

MUSIC: An unidentified song by (or, perhaps correctly by , as see February 1834 above), perhaps with additional verses written by Laurent himself

"CONCERT", The Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 1859), 5

Mr. G. F. Laurent gave a vocal and instrumental concert at the School of Arts, last evening. The attendance was not very good-the hall being barely half filled. Mr. Packer, on the organ, and Herr Schmidt, on the violin, provided the instrumental, as Mesdames Lamont, and F. Harris, and Mr. Laurent did the vocal portion of the entertainment. Many of the pieces were loudly applauded, and the audience, though small, were evidently satisfied with the efforts made to please them.

Inquest, James Lawrence, Collingwood Stockade, 29 October 1863; Public Record Office Victoria

(DIGITISED)

. . . James Lawrence came by his death on the 28th of October 1863 in the Collingwood Stockade
where he was in legal custody as a prisoner of the crown / he died from decay oif the vital powers . . .

[Superintendent's deposition] . . . The deceased James Lawrence aged 77 was admitted on the 14th of April 1863 on the warrant now produced. He was sentenced to 21 months with hard labor. He was not well on his admission and was not put to hard labor, but was brought under the notice of the Chief Medical Officer. He has been in hospital almost ever since with the exception of a few days at a time . . . The deceased died last evening at half past eight o'clock . . . He had wine, beef tea and eggs.

"CORONER'S INQUEST. DEATH FROM DECAY", The Herald [Melbourne, VIC] (30 October 1863), 3

An inquest was held, yesterday, at the Collingwood Stockade, on the body of James Lawrence, aged seventy-seven years. Deceased was committed to the Stockade under a sentence of twenty months' imprisonment with hard labour. On account of his delicate health the latter part of his sentence had not been carried out. Deceased was placed under the care of the Chief Medical Officer, and was put into the prison hospital, where he continued until his death. He was suffering from hernia, disease in the scrotum, and chronic asthma, together with Bright's disease. From the evidence it appeared that the cause of death was decay of the natural powers. A verdict was returned accordingly.

Other documentation:

Norfolk Island convict papers, ca. 1842-1867; State Library of New South Wales, DLMS 102, DLMSQ 168;
a collection of 9 manuscripts, 8 autobiographies written by Norfolk Island convicts, solicited and collected by James Aquinas Reid, assistant suregon, and 1 biography of a convict (Bushell/Bushelle), written by Reid;
MS 1 - James Laurence (c. 1840-42); transcribed in Wills 2015, passim

The Historical Account of the Life of James Laurence, Born in London in the year 1795 in Jeury Street, Aldgate, the son of Henry Laurnce, a Dimond Broker;
in 1805 whent to an Academy in Crutched Friars, the Rev'd James Whiffen, there Remaind until 1809. Left with a Tolerable state of Education . . .

. . . [at end, added in Reid's hand] - James Lawrence, extracted 1842.

ASSOCIATIONS: James Aquinas Reid (surgeon)

Bibliography and resources:

Robert Jordan, The convict theatres of early Australia 1788-1840 (Sydney: Currency House Inc., 2002), 190-95, and passim

Robert Jordan, "Blind Larry: the Jewish actor as habitual criminal", Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal 19/4 (June 2010), 7-26

(DIGITISED)

John Levi, These are the names, Jewish lives in Australia, 1788-1850, second edition (Melbourne: The Miegunyah Press, 2013)

(PREVIEW)

Rob Wills, Alias Blind Larry: the mostly true memoir of James Laurence, the singing convict (Melbourne: Australian Scholarly Publishing, 2015)

James Lawrence, convict per Indefatigable, 1814; Convict records

LAURENT, Mademoiselle (Mademoiselle LAURENT; Madle. LAURENT; Mdlle. LAURENTE)

Vocalist

Active Sydney, NSW, 1857

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (26 March 1857), 1

GRAND CONCERT. - The new Australian Evans' Saloon,
at Myers', late Toogood's, open every evening.
In addition to the powerful talent already engaged,
Madle. Laurent will make her debut, and sing several favourite morceaus from various operas.
Musical director and conductor, Mr. Cobham. Admission free.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Cobham (musical director); Evans' Saloon (Sydney venue)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (28 March 1857), 1

GRAND CONCERT for the MILLION. -
The New Australian Evans' Saloon (late Toogood's)
open EVERY EVENING, with a powerful combination of talent.
The programme THIS EVENING will consist of
Scenas, Cavatinas, Trios, Glees, Madrigals, &c., &c., from all the popular operas,
executed by Madle. Bassmann, Madle. Laurent, Mr. Templeton,
Mr. Lameroux, Mr. Cobham, Mr. Abbot, Mr. Turner, and several amateurs,
who have volunteered their kind services in the course of the evening.
Mr. J. Davis will perform several solos on the violin.
Accompanist and Musical Conductor, Mr. Cobham. Doors open at 7; admission, free.

ASSOCIATIONS: Wilhelmina Basmann (musician); Charles Templeton (vocalist); Mr. Lamoureux = Henry Osborn Thompson (vocalist); John Turner (vocalist); Isaac Davis (violin)

[Advertisement], The Sydney Morning Herald (13 June 1857), 1

GRAND FREE CONCERT, Melbourne Hotel, King-street. -
THIS EVENING, the following artistes will appear:
Mdlle. LAURENTE, the famed contralto, from the London Concerts;
Mr. AUGUSTUS FRAZER, the noted ballad singer;
Mr. EDWIN TRAVERS, tenor, of European celebrity, &c., &c.
HERR VON PLEYEL, pianist.

ASSOCIATIONS: None of the other three performers can be further identified

LAURIE, William Muir (William Muir LAURIE; W. M. LAURIE; also LAWRIE)

Musician, singing master, conductor, school teacher

Born Edinburgh, Scotland, 19 April 1829; son of Robert LAURIE (d. 1874) and Mary SCOTT (d. 1871)
? Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 31 August 1852 (per H. C. Kidston, from Greenock, 12 May, aged "19" [sic])
Active Bendigo, VIC, by 1856
Married Mary Jane KERR (Mrs. SMITH), Adelaide, SA, 28 May 1860
Died Leith, Scotland, 8 April 1871, aged "42"

(TROVE tagged by Australharmony)

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Documentation:

Births, St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, 1829; Scotland, select births and baptisms

(PAYWALL)

19 April 1829 / William Muir son of / Robert Laurie and Mary Scott

ASSOCIATIONS: Robert Laurie (d. 1874, aged "71") and Mary Sott (d. 1871, aged "73/74");
the only record so far found of William Muir's death is the date, but not place, given on the family gravestone in Edinburgh, as above

Scotland census, 30 March 1851, Leith south, Midlothian; Scotland census 1851, Leith South, 39/9

(PAYWALL)

118 Constitution St. / Robert Lawrie / Head / Mar. 48 / Metal merchant . . .
Mary Lawrie / Wife / Mar. / 51 / . . .
William M. Lawrie / Unm. / 22 / Metal Merchant's Clerk / [born] St. Cuthbert Midlothian . . .

Nominal list of passengers per H. C. Kidston, from Greenock, 12 May 1852, for Port Phillip, 31 August 1852; Public Record Office Victoria

(DIGITISED)

. . . William Laurie / 19 / [Scotch] . . .

? "MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT", Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer [VIC] (12 February 1856), 2

The musical entertainment given by Mr. Walton, the organist of St. Paul's Church, assisted by Mr. Swift on the piano, and by several gentlemen amateurs, went off last evening with great eclat. The attendance was very numerous, notwithstanding the lowering sky and drops of threatenig rain, but for which the St. Paul's School-room would probably have been more than comfortably full. The audience were in thorough good humour, and encored most of the performances; especial applause having been obtained for the song of the "Spider and the Fly," sung by Mr. Walton, and the Scotch song, "Allister McAllister," by Mr. Laurie. The extraordinary soprano voice of Mr. Waiters caused some astonishment, and the "Merry Laughing Girl," and "Why do I weep for thee," sung by that gentleman, were loudly enored. The "Alderman's Thumb," sung by Messrs. Rogers, Waiters, and Laurie raised the usual degree of amusement; and the first verse of "God Save the Queen" was the finale to the entertainment . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Thomas Henry Walton (organist); Mr. Swift (pianist); Mr. Waters (vocalist); John Rogers (vocalist)

MUSIC: (song)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (11 April 1856), 3

PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOLS, SANDHURST.
THE above schools are now Re-opened.
In addition to the usual branches the Theory and Practice of Vocal Music will be taught twice a week.
Needlework bv an experienced Governess. School hours from 10 till 4.
- W. M. LAURIE, Master.

"HARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (10 May 1856), 3

Amongst the many improvements and marked advancements in this district, we notice that an association under the above title has been started by Mr. W. M. Laurie, at the English School. For particulars we may refer to the advertisement by which it will be seen that Hullah's system is to be adopted, and that classes are to be formed, both for ladies and gentlemen.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sandhurst Harmonic Society (association)

"UNITED PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL", Bendigo Advertiser (27 June 1856), 3

An examination of the children receiving tuition at this school, was held yesterday at the schoolroom connected with the Presbyterian Church. The examination paired [sic, passed] off very well, and the examiner, the Rev. Mr. Nish, expressed his entire satisfaction at the manner in which the business of the school had been conducted; and paid a justly merited compliment to Mr. W. M. Laurie, the school master, for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the duties allotted to him by the Denominational Board of Education. At the conclusion of the examination, the children were regaled with sweetmeats. Two or three songs having been performed by the little pupils, the examiner gave them a lecture very well suited to the limited comprehension of his audience, and the proceedings terminated.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (30 August 1867), 1

SANDHURST HARMONIC SOCIETY.
A SECOND Elementary Class in connection with the above Society
will be formed in the Presbyterian Schoolroom on Tueiday, 2nd September, at 8 o'clock p.m.
The Upper Class will meet the same evening at 9 o'clock.
Conductor. William Laurie.
- JOHN MILLS, Hon. Sec'y.

"MUSIC AND THE DRAMA", The Age [Melbourne, VIC] (3 September 1856), 3

It is a source of great satisfaction to find the musical tendencies of our population astir in all directions. Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, and Adelaide have long had their Harmonic Societies. Portland has been making an effort to get one up, but Sandhurst has succeeded. The conductor is Mr. William Muir Laurie, music master to the Denominational School Board for Sandhurst. We see there is to be an elementary class attached to the society, which will enable it to confer a double advantage on the district in which it is situate. We wish the Harmonic Society of Sandhurst every success.

ASSOCIATIONS: Melbourne Philharmonic Society (association); Geelong Harmonic Society (association); Sydney Philharmonic Society (association); Adelaide Choral Society (assocaition); Portland Philharmonic Society (association)

"THE HARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (4 September 1856), 3

The Sandhurst Harmonic Society held their first meeting last evening, at the Presbyterian school-room, and although the weather was rather unfavorable, they had a tolerably good attendance. We were glad to see the people of Bendigo so zealous in the cause. The Rev. Mr. Nish having been duly elected President of the Society, took the chair. After offering a few remarks on the merits of such a society, and its beneficial results, the members were then enrolled, and the meeting proceeded to the election of their officers and committee. The following gentlemen were appointed as a committee: - Messrs. Davies, Findlay, Rankin, Fly, and Mills. Vice-President, Mr. Vallentine; Treasurer, Mr F. J. Milne; Secretary, Mr. J. Mills; Conductor, Mr. W. M. Laurie. A rough draft of the rules were prepared, and will be submitted to the meeting on Tuesday evening next, when we hope to see a large muster.

ASSOCIATIONS: John Fly (member) or one of his brothers

"PREBYTSERIAN SCHOOLS", Bendigo Advertiser (29 December 1856), 3

The following is a list of the names of the pupils attending the above schools who received premiums at the annual examination . . . Music - Lucy Birchall, Margaret Crawford, William Scott, George Crawford . . .
- W. M. LAURIE.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (17 January 1857), 3

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL-HOUSE, WHITE HILLS.
A GRAND CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music
(for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the cost and erection of the New Harmonium),
will be held in the above School-house, on MONDAY, 9th February, 1857, at 8 o'clock p.m.
Tickets, Three Shillings each - to be obtained at the Sandhurst, Long Gully, and White Hills Schools.
Conductor Mr. W. M. Laurie.
The Members of the Sandhurst Sacred Harmonic Society have kindly consented to assist on the occasion.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (5 February 1857), 4

GRAND CONCERT.
THE GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
(advertised to take place at the Church of England School House, White Hill, towards the cost and erection of the New Harmonium),
will in consequence of the great number of tickets already sold, be held at
SIR CHARLES HOTHAM ASSEMBLY HALL. On MONDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, 1847.
The following Talented Artistes have kindly proferred their valuable services: -
Principal Vocalists - Miss J. Salamon, (The well known Contralto.)
Mr. Stevens (the favorite Barytone).
Mr. Kingsland and Mr. W. M. Laurie,
Pianoforte: Mr. Thos. Barwick,
The Members of the Sandhurst Harmonic Society, and German Choral Society, have generously volunteered their able assistance.
The Band Will be efficient and complete, and will comprise some of the first talent on the Bendigo.
Admission, Three Shilling.
Reserved Seats, Five Shillings.
To Commence at Eight o'clock.
N.B. Selections will be given from the Oratorio's of Haydn's Creation and Handel's Judas Maccabeus.

ASSOCIATIONS: (vocalist); Thomas Barwick (pianist)

"GRAND CONCERT AT WHITE HILLS", Bendigo Advertiser (10 February 1857), 3

Last evening a grand concert was given at the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel, White Hills Hamlet, by the Sandhurst Harmonic Society, in aid of the building fund of the Church of England School in that district. The evening's entertainment, which was under the direction of Mr. W. M. Laurie, was deservedly patronised by a large portion of the residents in the Hamlet; and amongst the visitors we noticed several gentlemen from Sandhurst, who have interested themselves in the formation of the society, and in the object for which the concert was given. There could not have been less than three hundred persons present on the occasion. The programme, which consisted of selections from Hayden, Handel, and Mendelssohn, was, with one or two exceptions, a judicious selection; and we doubt not that with a little practice the Society will become second to none in the colony. The principal vocalists were, Messrs. Laurie, Kingsland, Guenther, and Miss Salaman, to whom too much credit cannot be accorded for the care evinced by them in the preparation of the several pieces. It would be invidious to particularise the performances, where all were given with so much care and ability. The audience were highly satisfied, and we trust we shall have an early opportunity hearing a second performance by the society. We have every reason to believe that the Building Fund has received a welcome increase from the proceeds of the concert.

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (13 April 1857), 4

GRAND SCOTTISH CONCERT,
IN AID OF THE WALLACE MONUMENT. (Under the Management of the Committee.)
MR. CRAWFORD has kindly consented to give one of his
SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENTS, IN AID OF THE WALLACE MONUMENT,
Entitled, "GEMS OF SCOTTISH SONGS,"
He will be ably assisted by MISS URIE and Mr. LAURIE, who have volunteered their valuable services on the occasion.
THE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE THIS EVENING, THE 13TH APRIL.
PROGRAMME. - PART I.
My Heather Hills - Gilfillan - Mr. Crawford.
My Ain Fireside - Hamilton - Mr. Crawford.
The Lilly of St. Leonards - Heart of Mid Lothian. - Mr. Laurie.
Jenny's Bawbee - Sir Alex. Boswell - Mr. Crawford.
Wallace's Lament (first time in the Colony) - Tanahill - Accompaniments by E. Salamon - Miss Urie.
Got up and Bar the Door - Herd. - Mr. Crawford.
PART II.
When the Kye cum Hame - Hogg - Mr. Crawford.
Hame came Our Gudeman at E'en - Jacobite. - Mr. Laurie.
Scots wha hae wi' Wallace Bled - Burns - Mr. Crawford.
Bonny Hills of Scotland - Lindley - Miss Urie.
Tullochgorum - Rev. J. Skinner - Mr. Crawford.
A Wee Bird cam to our Ha' Door - Hogg - Mr. Crawford.
PART III.
Ye Banks and Braes (Duet) - Burns - Mr. Laurie and Mr. Crawford.
Will ye no Come Back Again? (By desire) - Miss Urie.
Saw ye me Wee Thing - H. McNeil - Mr. Crawford.
Tak your Auld Cloak aboot ye - Ramsay. - Mr. Crawford.
Auld Lang Syne - Burns. - Miss Urie, Mr. Laurie, Mr. Crawford, and Harmonic Society.
The Sandhurst Philharmonic Society having in the kindest manner consented to assist, will open each part with a grand Chorus.
Mr. T. BARWICK will preside at the Pianoforte.
Tickets - Five Shillings Each,
To be had of the Committee, Bank of Victoria, Bank of New South Wales, and at the Shamrock Hotel.
The Concert will commence at 8 o'clock.
By Order of the Committee,
JOHN McINTYRE, Hon. Secretary.

ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. Crawford (Scotch vocalist); Louisa Urie (vocalist)

MUSIC: The lilly of St. Leonards (? in Scott's The heart of Mid Lothian); Hame came our gudeman at e'en (as quoted in Scott's Rob Roy); or, (original)

"ORIGINAL. SANDHRUST TOPICS", Bendigo Advertiser (15 April 1857), 3

. . . The Shamrock Concert Hall is more than full,
For the assembled crowd you find encroaches
To where you get your tickets for the coaches.
The entertainment was a great success,
Of sameness though it savored, I confess;
For, by experience, a fellow learns
That one can have too much of even Burns.
And Crawford too, so mournfully began,
Methought he was the "Courier's" plaintive man.
Miss Urie, though, gave general satisfaction,
Pleasing us by her songs, and not her action.
To the audience Laurie scarce vouchsafed a look,
He sang entirely to his music-book.
But why to criticise them should I dare,
'Twas, on the whole, a really good affair . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Shamrock Concert Hall (Bendigo venue)

"SANDHURST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY", Bendigo Advertiser (7 May 1857), 3

This society having been reorganised, a meeting of members was held on Tuesday evening, when the following gentlemen were elected as office bearers for the ensuing six months: President, Rev. J. Nish; Vice President, Mr. W. M. Laurie; Secretary, Mr. Thomas Nicols; Treasurer, Mr. P. Hunter; Committee - Messrs. Trant, Fly, Mills, Hunter, and Nicols; Conductor, Mr. W. M. Laurie. We are glad to be able to say that the society is prospering, both in numbers and musical acquirements. We also notice with satisfaction that the ladies have at last made cde their appearance, a very respectable number being present on Tuesday evening. It is the intention of the society to give a promenade concert and ball in aid of the library fund of the Mechanics' Institute, in the course of a few weeks, having been requested by the committee of the institution to do so, and we sincerely trust, for such an object, the attendance will be good.

ASSOCIATIONS: Sandhrust Philharmonic Society (= Harmonic Society reorganised)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (2 June 1857), 3

GRAND CONCERT, In Aid of the Library Fund of the Mechanics' Institute.
To be given by the Members of the Sandhurst Philharmonic Society,
ON THURSDAY. JUNE 4, In the Hall of the Institute.
PROGRAMME. PART I.
March - Mendelssohn - Mr. J. H. Pollard
Glee, Hail, Smiling Morn - Phil. Society
Song - The Muleteer - Mr. J. H. Pollard
Duet, Music and her Sister, Song - Lizzie Lonsdale and Mr. Bolger
Glee, The Red Cross Knight - Phil. Society
Song, Poor Bessy was a Sailor's Wife - Lizzie Lonsdale
Quartette, Homo, Sweet Home - Phil. Society
Song, Hearts and Homes - Mr. W. M. Laurie
Duet, What are the Wild Waves saying? - Lizzie Lonsdale and Mr. Laurie.
An Interval of Fifteen Minutes.
PART II.
March - Le Prophete - Mr. J. H. Pollard
Glee, Life's a Bumper - Phil. Society
Song, Land of my deepest, happiest feelings - Lizzie Lonsdale
Song, Philip the Falconer - Mr. J. H. Pollard
Duet, Wecome to thee, Savoy - Lizzie Lonsdale and Mr. Bolger
Quartette, The Boatie Rows - Phil. Society
Duet, A Voice from the Waves - Lizzie Lonsdale
Glee. The Gipsies' Tent - Phil. Society
ANTHEM.
Mr. J. Henry Pollard, R.A.M., (from the principal Melbourne Concerts,) will preside at the Piano
Conductor - Mr. W. M. Laurie.
Tickets to be obtained of the members of the Mechanics' Institute and Philharmonic Society;
of Mr. Laurie, Presbyterian School; and the Institute, and principal Hotels.
MOONLIGHT! Concert to commence at Eight o'clock.

ASSOCIATIONS: Joseph Henry Pollard (pianist); Mechanics' Institute (Bendigo association and venue);
see also review of the event, "MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT", Bendigo Advertiser (5 June 1857), 3

MUSIC: (Glover); (Blockley)

[Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser (13 August 1857), 3

Grand concert BY THE SANDHURST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY,
AT THE SIR CHARLES HOTHAM ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Seventh White Hill,
In aid of the Church of England Funds.
The above Concert will take place THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, 13th AUGUST,
Principal Performers: Miss Lizzie Lonsdale, Mr. W. M. Laurie,
Mr. Kingsland, Mr. Macord, Mr. Shephard, Mr. Toutcher (Comic).
Harmonium - Mr. Burgess.
Pianoforte - Miss L. Lonsdale and Mr. Barwick.
Tickets 3s. each. To be obtained at the Church of England Schools, the Parsonage, and the principal.
Concert to commence at Eight o'clock sharp.
Conductor Mr. W. M. Laurie.

ASSOCIATIONS: Samuel Macord (vocalist); Charles Toutcher (comic vocalist); Joseph Bird Burgess (harmonium)

CONCERT IN AID OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FUNDS", Bendigo Advertiser (21 August 1857), 3

The concert given on Thursday evening last, at the Assembly Rooms of Mr. Ellison's well-known hostelrie, the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel, Seventh White Hill, in aid of the funds of the Church of England in that hamlet, was a very creditable affair . . . The performance of the Sandhurst Philharmonic Society in the "concerted pieces" was excellent. We must not forget to mention the singing of Mr. W. M. Laurie . . .

"PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH", Bendigo Advertiser (2 December 1857), 3

Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the congregation of this church took place yesterday evening, in the Presbyterian School-room, for the purpose of initiating measures for the erection of a place of worship suitable to the requirements of this denomination . . . The business of the evening was enlivened by the performance of some pieces of music by the children of the school, led by Mr. Laurie, some of which were very harmoniously rendered by the juvenile choir . . .

[Advertisement], South Australian Register [Adelaide, SA] (28 December 1860), 1

SCOTCH SCHOOL, STURT-STREET.
The Pupils attending this Establishment will Reassemble on Monday, 7th January, 1861.
- W. M. LAURIE, Master.

"HEADS OF INTELLIGENCE", The South Australian Advertiser (27 October 1865), 2

Insolvencies - . . . W. M. Laurie, of Macclesfield, teacher . . .

Scotland census, 2 April 1871, Leith South, Midlothian; Scotland census 1871, Leith South/11/4

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9 Kirk St. / William M. Laurie / Head / Mar. / 42 / Clerk / [born] Edinburgh
Mary Jane Laurie / Wife / Mar. / 37 / - / [born] Edinburgh

Bibliography and resources:

William Muir Laurie, Find a grave

LAURIEN, Mons. (Mons. LAURIEN; ? pseudonym)

Musician, bandmaster, band leader

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1859

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Documentation:

[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 August 1859), 8

ARGYLE ROOM DANCING ACADEMY. Two Doors above Theatre Royal, OPEN THIS EVENING.
LAURIEN'S BAND. Admission, 2s. 6d . . .
Mons. LAURIEN'S GRAND BAND. Open THIS EVENING . . .
Mons. Laurien's Celebrated Band . . .
New polka this evening . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Argyle Rooms (Melbourne venue)

[Advertisement], The Argus (5 September 1859), 8

ARGYLE ROOMS DANCING ACADEMY.
Two Doors above Theatre Royal, OPEN THIS EVENING.
LAURIEN'S BAND. Admission. 2s. 6d.
ARGYLE ROOMS DANCING ACADEMY. Mons. LAURIEN'S GRAND BAND. Open THIS EVENING . . .
ARGYLE ROOMS DANCING ACADEMY . . . Mocking-Bird Waltz, first time this evening.

[Advertisement], The Argus (2 November 1859), 8

ARGYLE ROOMS. DANCING ACADEMY.
Two doors above Theatre Royal. OPEN THIS EVENING.
LAURIEN'S BAND. Admission, 2s, 6d.

LAVATER, George Theodore Adams (George Theodore Adams LAVATER; G. T. A. LAVATER)

Musical amateur, amateur musician, cornet player, composer, civil servant, sportsman, secretary of the Centennial International Exhibition

Born Lausanne, Switzerland, 4 May 1831; son of Louis Isidore LAVATER and Mary Ann ADAMS
Arrived Melbourne, VIC, 27 November 1851 (crew per Hooghly, from London via Plymouth, 19 August)
Married Emily Challinor SWINDELLS, VIC, 1866
Died Hawksburn, VIC, 20 November 1915

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LAVATER, Louis (Louis LAVATER)

Musician, conductor, composer, poet

Born St. Kilda, VIC, 2 May 1867
Died St. Kilda, VIC, 22 May 1953, aged 86

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Mr. G. T. A. Lavater, Secretary for the Centennial International Exhibition; in The Australian sketcher (24 February 1887)

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Documentation:

Certificate of competence as second mate, Port of London, 1851; National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

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. . . To George Theodore Adams Lavater . . . this [25 June 1851] . . .
Address of Bearer - 21 Tredegar Square, Mile End, Middlesex
Date and Place of Birth - 1831, Lausanne, Switzerland . . .

"G. T. A. Lavater (BY T. BENT)", Melbourne Punch (12 April 1883), 9

WHO tootled on his little flute,
And then turned out a perfect brute,
And euchred me on every suit?
George Lavater.

Who took me in his little yacht,
And found out coal where it was not,
And then in "memos" raked me hot?
George Lavater.

Who worked his cornet out of tune,
And made me long to meet my doom;
I only prayed it might be soon?
George Lavater.

[News], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (24 October 1890), 5

Mr. G. T. A. Lavater, who has been absent for about three years from the Railway department in his capacity as secretary to the late Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, returned this week and took up his former position of accountant. During his absence the assistant accountant (Mr. Kent) filled the office of accountant in a creditable manner.

ASSOCIATIONS: Centennial International Exhibition (Melbourne event, 1888-89)

"MR. G. T. A. LAVATER. LONG CAREER CLOSED", The Argus (23 November 1915), 6

Many people of the older generation more particularly will regret the death of Mr. George Theodore A. Lavater which occurred at his residence, Hawksburn road, Hawksburn, on Saturday. Mr. Lavater had had a long career in the Railways department and it is more than twenty-five years since he retired on a pension. He was born at Lausanne in Switzerland, in May, 1831, and was a [great] grandson of a celebrated divine and physiognomist, Johann Casper Lavater. Young lavater took to the sea in early boyhood, and was a second officer [sic] on the ship Hoogly [sic, Hooghly] which reached here in 1852 [sic, 1851]. He saw life on the goldfields in the following years, and in 1861 entered the Railways service. His work was on the accountancy side, of which after about twelve years' service he was placed in charge. The branch grew with the service as a whole, and Mr. Lavater, when he closed his official career, had a large staff under him . . . Mr. Lavater, in 1887, left to take up his position as secretary to the Exhibition Commission . . . at the close of his duties as secretary to the Exhibition Commission Mr. Lavater returned for a short period to the Railways. In 1891 Mr. Lavater finally retired . . . Mr. Lavater enjoyed robust health almost to the time of his death, and retained in a marked degree his mental alertness and his capacity for the enjoyment of the society of his friends. The interment was private.

ASSOCIATIONS: (great grandfather; see also )

Extant musical works (G. T. A. Lavater):

All adown where the violets grow (1867)

"All a-down where the violets grow, pastoral ballad, written and composed by George T. A. Lavater, St. Kilda, July 29th, 1867"; autograph manuscript; National Library of Australia

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My love is like a red-red rose (undated)

"My love is like a red, red rose, song, words by Burns, music by G. T. A. L."; autograph manuscript; National Library of Australia

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Britannia still shall rule the wave (undated)

"Britannia still shall rule the wave, patriotic song, words & music by G. T. A. L."; autograph manuscript; National Library of Australia

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The Civil Service galop (1875)

The Civil Service galop by Geo. T. A. Lavater (Melbourne: Nicholson & Ascherberg, [1875]); cover: "C. Troedel, Lith."

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ASSOCIATIONS: Nicholson and Ascherberg (musicsellers, publishers); Charles Troedel (lithographer)

[Advertisement], The Argus (17 May 1875), 8

CIVIL SERVICE BALL . . . Will take place at
the ATHENEUM, On TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1876 . . .
The band, picked from the best instrumentalists in Melbourne,
will be furnished by Messrs. Nicholson and Ascherberg.
The music will be of the newest, and selected principally from the latest opera bouffe.
A Civil Service Galop, composed for the occasion by G. T. A. Lavater,
and the Kismet Waltzes, arranged by John Hill, K.S., R.A.M., will be played . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Hill (musician);
see also "TOPICS OF THE DAY", The Herald (17 May 1875), 2

"TOPICS OF THE DAY", The Herald (26 May 1875), 2

We have received from the author, Mr. G. T. A. Lavater, copies of the Civil Service Galop, published by Messrs. Nicholson and Ascherberg, of Collins-street east. The galop was played at the Civil Service Ball last evening, and was generally admired. It is likely to become popular in our ballrooms.

[News], The Argus (27 May 1875), 5

We have received a copy of the "Civil Service Galop" published by Messrs. Nicholson and Ascherberg of 21 Collins-street east and composed by Mr. G. T. A. Lavater. The time throughout is sufficiently well marked to dance to and the trio part in two flats is most effective. It was heard to advantage at the Civil Service ball at the Athenaeum on the 25th inst. The work is cleverly printed by Mr. C. Troedel of Collins-street east, by a combination of the moveable type and lithographic processes.

Other musical sources:

Music manuscript book, owned by George Lavater, into which he copied songs by various composers, "St. Kilda, June 5th 1861"; National Library of Australia

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CONTENTS: -
[1] Madoline (music by Sidney Nelson) [copy incomplete at beginning, folios 1 and 2 missing]
[2] Juanita (Mrs. Norton)
[3] Land of my only happy feeling (Charles Keller)
[4] Come where my love lies dreaming (Stephen Foster)
[5] Though fortune darkly o'er me frowns (Balfe)
[6] We never meet again (Weber)
[7] Molly Asthore [Lavenu, transposed to B flat]
[8] [Unidentified; ? composition sketch for a hymn tune in G major, common time]

LA VENCE, Emma (Emma Golding LA VENCE, Miss LA VENCE; Mrs. David Beveridge ADAMSON; Mrs. ADAMSON)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist

Born Boar's Isle, Tenterden, Kent, England, 5 November 1831; baptised, 1 January 1832; daughter of Richard Francis LA VENCE and Sarah KIDD
Arrived Adelaide, SA, 17 June 1839 (per Hooghly, from London, 19 February)
Married David Beveridge ADAMSON, Tenterden, SA, 6 November 1849
Died Adelaide, SA, 20 February 1880, aged "48"

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Emma Golding La Vence (Mrs. Adamson)

See also another later photograph of her, by Henry Jones; State Library of South Australia

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Documentation:

Baptisms, 1831; register, Wesleyan, London, 1794-1834, fol. 804; UK National Archives, RG4/4678

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No. 7318 / Emma Golding the daughter of
Richard Francis la Vence of Boar's Isle in the Parish of Tenterden in the County of Kent
and of Sarah his wife, who was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Kidd
was born at Boar's Isle on the 5th day of November [1831] . . .
and was also solemnly baptized on [1 January 1832] . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Richard Francis La Vence [Lavance; Lavence] (1800-1864), and his wife Sarah Kidd (1795-1848), married at Tenterden, Kent, on 26 December 1824;
they and their daughters arrived in South Australia in 1839;
one daughter, Mary (1827-1901), married James Kentish in 1846; another, Anna (1828-1905), married Henry Broadbent in 1847;
henceforth, Emma, the eldest unmarried daughter, was properly Miss La Vence, appearing as such as a vocalist in Adelaide Choral Society concerts during 1849; in November of the same year she married David Beveridge Adamson, and as Mrs. Adamson, she also sang in a War Fund concert in 1854.

"ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY", Adelaide Times [SA] (26 February 1849), 2

The Concert of the Adelaide Choral Society took place on Friday evening, and was very well attended . . . "When winds breathe soft"," introduced another pupil of Mrs. Murray's, Miss La Vence, who promises well to make a very pleasing singer . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Georgiana Murray (musician); Adelaide Choral Society (association)

"ADELAIDE CHORAL SOCIETY", Adelaide Times (5 March 1849), 2

In our notice of this Society on Monday last, we were betrayed into the inadvertence of stating Miss La Vence to be one of Mrs. Murray's pupils in singing, instead of Mr. Bennett's . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: George Bennett (musician)

"CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (9 June 1849), 3

The Choral Society must have been well satisfied on Wednesday night that they were neither forgotten nor deserted by their old friends . . . Mr. Bennett, the leader, showed what he could achieve, if he liked, and he seemed determined to do himself and the society justice . . . Mrs. Murray's execution appeared to advantage in Guglielmi's "Gratias agimus." Miss La Vence sang "Happy Iphis" very prettily, but we wish that she would display a little more animation as well as articulation. The gem of the evening was certainly "The Infant's Prayer," simply and beautifully given by Miss Coglin . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Helena Coglin (vocalist)

MUSIC: Happy Iphis, shalt thou live (Handel, from Jephtha)

"THE CHORAL SOCIETY", South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (22 September 1849), 3

The first concert of this society under the conductorship of Mr. Wallace, took place on Wednesday evening in the Exchange . . . Miss La Vence sung her song, the Child of the Regiment, very prettily; but it is by no means one of Donizetti's best - the expression being little beyond namby-pamby. Mrs Murray and Miss Coglin, as Norma and Adalgisa, gave us the celebrated duet from Norma . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Spencer Wellington Wallace (conductor); Exchange Rooms (Adelaide venue)

[Advertisement], South Australian Register (5 September 1854), 1

CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC . . . in aid of the WAR RELIEF FUND,
will be held in Freeman-street Chapel, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 6th September.
PROGRAMME. PART I . . .
Solo, "When warlike ensigns wave on high," Mrs. Adamson - Handel . . .
Pianist - Mrs. Young and F. S. Dutton, Esq.. M.L.C.
Conductor - Mr. J. W. Daniel . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Rebecca Young (pianist); Francis Stacker Dutton (pianist); Josiah Wyke Daniel (conductor)

MUSIC: When warlike ensigns wave on high (Handel, from The occasional oratorio)

"SACRED CONCERT", Adelaide Times (7 September 1854), 3

The Sacred Vocal Concert in aid of the War Relief Fund took place last evening in the Freeman-street Chapel, and was, as we predicted, decidedly the most brilliant and successful musical entertainment that has ever taken place in South Australia. The building was crowded, not less we should imagine, than 700 persons being present, amongst whom were Sir Henry and Lady Young, and most of the leading residents in Adelaide and the neighbourhood . . . Mrs. Adamson delighted the audience by her beautiful rendering of Handel's "When warlike ensigns;" and Mr. Daniels gave "Arm, arm, ye brave" with very good taste, and was loudly encored . . .

"DEATHS", South Australian Register (21 February 1880), 3 supplement

ADAMSON. - On the 20th February, at Angas-street, Adelaide, of heart disease, Emma, the beloved wife of David B. Adamson, aged 48 years.

LAVENU, Lewis Henry (Mons. LAVENU) see mainpage Lewis Henry LAVENU

Musician, pianist, cellist, vocalist, conductor, arranger, composer

Arrived Sydney, NSW, 1853; died Sydney, NSW, 1859

LAVER, William Adolphus (William Adolphus LAVER; W. A. LAVER)

Musician, violinist, music teacher, music editor, composer

Born Castlemaine, VIC, 20 August 1866
Died Kinglake, VIC, 2 July 1940

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LAVERS, Josiah Vincent (Josiah Vincent LAVERS; J. V. LAVERS)

Musical amateur, amateur vocalist, church singer, choral singer, blacking manufacturer

Born Kingsbridge, Devon, England, 3 March 1815; son of Thomas LAVERS and Amelia VINCENT
Arrived Sydney, NSW, by 1843 or earlier
Married [1] (1812-1862), St. Laurence church, Sydney, NSW, 25 November 1843
Married [2] (1841-1866), St. James's church, Sydney, NSW, 28 February 1863
Married [3] (1836-1913), Sydney, NSW, 1868
Died Hunters Hill, NSW, 24 April 1899, aged "83/84"

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Births, Kingsbridge, Devon, 1815; registered, 1820-24, at Dr. Williams' Library Registry; UK National Archives, RG4/4664/1

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No. 2197 / Josiah Vincent Lavers / Kingsbridge, Par. of Kingsbridge, Devon, / [son of] Thomas Lavers and Amelia daughter of Zelophedad Wyeth Vincent / [born] 3 Mar. 1815

ASSOCIATIONS: (1774-1847) and Amelia Vincent (1784-1834) married at Kingsbridge, Devon, on 17 March 1814

"MARRIED", The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (25 November 1843), 3

On Saturday, the 25th instant, by special license, at St. Laurence Church, Sydney, Mr. Josiah Vincent Lavers, of Sydney, to Isabella, second daughter of the late Mr. R. Bird, of Croft House, Cumberland, England.

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

The committee of this Society issued an invitation to the musical amateurs of Sydney to join in a preliminary practice, on Thursday evening, at the Castlereagh-street Schoolroom. We are happy to state that this invitation was most numerously accepted, and upwards of two hundred vocalists responded to the call . . . The musical people present seemed to be fairly astonished at the ease and comparative correctness with which some hundred and fifty singers, casually assembled, not knowing what choruses were to be performed, took up the difficult choruses of the Messiah, and sang them off at sight . . . The various parts were well filled, the basses being particularly strong, numbering nearly forty, and, although this was a practice of only private individuals, we are sure we shall be allowed, for the sake of encouraging the cause of popular music, to mention the names of some of the gentlemen we noticed as taking part with all their hearts in the chorus. Among the basses were the Hon. F. L. Merewether, Charles Nathan, Esq., President of the Society, the Rev. Canon Walsh, Mr. James Waller, formerly well known here as an amateur bass singer, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Lavers, of the Christ Church choir, Mr. Mac Donnel, and many others with whose names we are unacquainted . . . There were many more singers present than could be accommodated with standing room on the platform, or than could be provided with music, so that the real strength of the choral body was not developed till after the conclusion of the "Hallelujah" chorus, when, at the impromptu suggestion of the Secretary, the whole body sang with grand effect the notes of the 100th psalm. This terminated a very delightful evening, which must have recalled to many that were present the musical triumphs of Exeter Hall and the societies in England. Mr. Cordner officiated as conductor, and Mr. James Johnson very kindly accompanied on the organ. The programmes of future performances will always be arranged by the committee, and never deviated from.

ASSOCIATIONS: Francis Merewether (vocalist); Charles Nathan (vocalist); William Horatio Walsh (vocalist); James Waller (vocalist); William McDonell (vocalist); William John Cordner (conductor); James Johnson (organist); Sydney Vocal Harmonic Society (association); Christ Church St. Laurence (Sydney); School Room (Castlereagh-street)

"MARRIAGES", The Sydney Morning Herald (7 March 1863), 1

On the 28th ultimo, by special license, at St. James' Church, by the Rev. Canon Allwood, assisted by the Rev. G. H. Moreton, Mr. J. V. Lavers, of this city, to Alicia Helen, third daughter of Mr. Samuel Glenn, and niece of Lewis Gordon, Esq.

"DEATHS", The Daily Telegraph (25 April 1899), 1

LAVERS. - April 24th, at his residence, Mark-st., Hunter's-hill, Josiah Vincent Lavers, J.P., in his 84th year.

LAVERTY, Edward (Edward LAVERTY)

Pianoforte maker, cabinetmaker

Born ? England / Ireland, c. 1802
Married Frances SMITH, St. James, Piccadilly, London, England, 12 April 1830
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 August 1832 (bounty immigrant per Madeline, aged "30")
Died Sydney, NSW, 6 June 1833, aged "31"

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LAVERTY, Frances (Frances SMITH; Mrs. Edward LAVERTY; Mrs. LAVERTY; alias "Mrs. WESTON") see main entry Frances ARABIN

Actor, vocalist, dancer

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Marriages solemnized in the parish of St. James [Piccadilly] Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, in the year 1830; register 1827-34, page 138; City of Westminster Archives, STJ/PR/6/14

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No. 102 / Edward Laverty of this Parish and Frances Smith of this Parish
were Married in this Church by Banns this [12 April 1830] in the presence of Johan Diekman, Angell Dahl

No. 103 / Johan Henry Dieckman of this Parish and Angel Maria Dahl of this Parish
were Married in this Church by Banns this [12 April 1830] in the presence of Edward Laverty, Frances Laverty

Bounty immigrants, August 1832, £20 advances; State Records Authority of NSW, series 5310

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147, 148 / Edward Laverty / [age] 30 / Cabinet & Pianoforte Maker / [family] 2 / 21 Aug. Madeline . . .

"EMIGRATION. RETURNS . . . 22 May 1833" (London: House of Commons, 1833), 6, 7

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[2. RETURN of the number of families who emigrated to New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land since the formation of the Board of Emigration: - ]

[6] . . . Johan H. Dieckman / Tailor / [number of persons in family] 2 [amount granted £] 20 . . .

[7] . . . Edward Laverty / Pianoforte-maker / [number of persons in family] 2 [amount granted £] 20 . . .

"CORONERS INQUESTS", The Sydney Monitor [NSW] (8 June 1833), 2

A Coroner's Inquest was holden on Thursday last, at the CURRIERS' ARMS, Upper Castlereagh Street, on the body of a person named Edward Laverty, who died suddenly on the morning of that day [6 June].
Abraham Lang sworn.- I knew the deceased; he was by trade a cabinet-maker; Mrs. Laverty alias Weston, is an actress at the Theatre; I saw them both last evening, at the Three Horse Shoes public house in Pitt Street. It was between 9 and 10 o'clock, and the deceased drank some beer, called half-and half there. He was perfectly sober, and appeared to be in sound health; I took particular notice of him, as I was in conversation with him relative to the business at the Theatre. Mrs. Weston's Benefit was to have taken place tonight, and I was delivering a message to him from Mr. Levey, about the arrangements of the house. The deceased in company with his wife, left the public house to go home; he was perfectly sober at the time.
Cross examined by the Jury.- I have known quarrels between the deceased and his wife, but they were nothing more than what occur frequently in families. The deceased used to drink very hard, and when tipsey, would abuse his wife; I do not know of any agreement between them to separate; there were many persons in the public house on the evening they were there; I know nothing of the death of the deceased. A medical man, Mr. Street, was present, I believe.
Mr. B. Levey sworn - I knew the deceased; his wife is a performer at the Theatre; I saw them both yesterday, in the evening, but not later.
By the Jury.- I do not know, of my own knowledge, that an agreement was made between the deceased and his wife that they should separate; I was told that they were going to separate, and that Mrs. Laverty was to give him 50 l. and a new suit of clothes to leave him; I know that they led a very unhappy life, and I was once the means of reconciling them. The deceased has certainly told me that he suspected his wife's fidelity, & the same was reported amongst the actors; but when I saw them yesterday, they appeared perfectly amicable.
John Boyce. - I was servant to the deceased. I did not stop in the house, but went to it at nearly half-past six in the morning, and left about half-past four in the evening. This morning I went there as usual, and was let in by the mistress. I lit the fire, and as soon as the kettle boiled, which was about seven o'clock, I took a cup of tea to the deceased, who was in bed; when I approached him, he appeared in a dying state, and I went and told my mistress; she burst into tears, and I went off directly for Dr. Street, who came and tried to bleed the deceased, but without effect. The doctor said he was dead.
Cross examined by the Jury - I have lived about five or six weeks with them, and during that time I never heard them quarrel. My mistress was up and dressed, as she usually is when I went to the house. When I returned from the doctors, his mother had come, and I was sent to Mr. Jones' to borrow a tea-cup and saucer for her.
Drs. Janneret and Street, who opened the body and examined it, returned a certificate, that the deceased had died of appoplexy, brought on by excessive drinking. They had carefully examined every part of the body, and no violence appeared. A partial inflammation of the stomach also existed.
The Jury returned a verdict of - Died by the Visitation of God.

ASSOCIATIONS: Barnett Levey (theatre proprietor); Theatre Royal (Sydney venue)

[News], The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (8 June 1833), 2

The husband of the most talented actress on our embryo stage - Mrs. Weston - died suddenly on the morning of Thursday last. Her benefit, which was appointed for the evening of the same day, was postponed in consequence; but we see no reason why it should be deferred much longer. Although Mrs. W, cannot appear before the public at present, her friends ought to avail themselves of an early opportunity to evince that in her distress she is remembered.

LAVIQUE, Mr. (Mr. LAVIQUE)

Vocalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, May 1853

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[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (13 May 1853), 12

TEMPERANCE HALL, Russell-street, (A few doors from Great Bourke-street.)
MESSRS. DE COURCY & SALOMON beg respectfully to inform their Friends and the Public that their
FIRST CHAMBER CONCERT Will take place at the above Hall,
on Saturday, May 14th.
The following Artists will appear:
Miss Lewis; Mr. De Courcy, from the Theatre Royal, Lyceum;
Mr. Mosely, the admired Ballad Singer;
and Mr. Lavique, Basso.
Pianist and Musical Conductor - Mr. Edward Salomon.
PROGRAMME: First Part.
Solo and Chorus - The Gipsy's Tent, Miss Lewis, Messrs. De Courcy, Mosely, and Lavique - T. Cooke . . .
Trio - The Wreath, Messrs. De Courcy, Mosely, and Lavique - Mazinghi
Song - Farewell to the Mountain, M. Lavique - Barnet
An Interval of Ten Minutes.
Second Part . . .
Song - Madoline, Mr. Lavique - Nelson.
Finale - Laughing Trio, Messrs. De Courcy, Mosely, and Lavique - Martini . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: David De Courcy (vocalist); Edward and Annie Salamon (pianist, vocalist "Miss Lewis"); Mr. Moseley (vocalist); Temperance Hall (Melbourne venue)

MUSIC: (Mazzinghi); (Barnett); (Nelson); ["Tickling trio": Vadasi via di qua] (Martini)

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

TEMPERANCE HALL, Russell-street . . .
MESSRS. DE COURCY and SALOMON beg to inform their friends and the public,
that their Second Chamber Concert will take place
at the above Hall on Wednesday next, May 18th, 1853 . . .
PART I. Overture - Bohemlan Girl - Balfe.
Chorus - The Gipsy's Tent, - Miss Lewis, Mr. De Courcy, Mr. Mosely and Mr. Lavique - Balfe . . .
Trio - The Wreath - Mr. De Courcy, Mr. Mosely and Mr. Lavique.
Song - Farewell to the Mountain - Mr. Lavique - Barnet . . .
PART II . . .
Song - Madoline - Mr. Lavique - Nelson . . .
Song - The Heart Bowed Down - Mr. Lavique - Balfe.
Finale - The Laughing Trio - Mr. Mosely, Mr. De Courcy and Mr. Lavique - Martini . . .

MUSIC: (Balfe)

[Advertisement], The Argus (21 May 1853), 8

TEMPERANCE HALL, GREAT RUSSELL-STREET . . .
MESSRS. SALAMON & DECOURCY beg to inform their friends and the public that their
third Chamber Concert will take place at the above Hall on Saturday evening, May 21st . . .
PROGRAMME. PART I . . . .
The Gipsey's Tent, by the Company - Cooke . . . .
Trio - The Wreath, Messrs. DeCourcy, Moseley, and Lavique - Mazzinghi..
Song - Little Fools and Great Ones, Mr. Lavique - Russel . . ..
PART II . . . .
Song - The Sorrows of the Heart, Mr. Lavique - Balfe . . ..
Song - The Heart Bowed Down, Mr. Lavique - Balfe..
Finale - The Laughing Trio, M. De Courcy, Moseley, and Lavique - Martini.

MUSIC: (Balfe, in The Sicilian bride)

LAVRANCE, Monsieur (Monsieur LAVRANCE; Mons. LAVRENCE) = ? Mr. LAWRENCE (Adelaide, 1850)

Musician, vocalist, ? instrumentalist

Active Melbourne, VIC, 1852

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[Advertisement], The Argus [Melbourne, VIC] (3 June 1852), 5

HERR MATER'S FIRST GRAND CONCERT,
WILL take place on Saturday, June 5, 1852,
at the Mechanics' Institute, Collins-street.
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS: . . . Messrs. Buddee, Megson,
Reed, Cooze, Harwood, and Thompson,
Herr Huenerbein, Messrs. Osborne and Wheeler,
Herr Zeigler, Mons. Lavrance,
Messrs. Jenkins, Cossac, Cobbin, Beattie, and Barnard;
Assisted by the most powerful band ever concentrated in Victoria . . .
PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture - Il Don Giovanni - Mozart . . .
Waltz - Die Schoenbrunner, Band - Larner . . .
Quadrille - English, Band - Jullien. PART II. Overture - La Dame Blanche, Band - Boildieu . . .
Selection - A Norma, Band - Bellini . . .
Quartette - Four Brass instruments.
Polka - Elephant (as performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) - Jullien - Band . . .
Finale - Rule Britannia . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: Charles Albert Frederic Mater (musician); Julius Buddee (musician); Joseph Megson (musician); Thomas Reed (musician); William Joseph Cooze (musician); William Harward (musician); John Charles Thompson (musician); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); Stephen Thomas Wheeler (musician); Charles Ziegler (musician); Mr. Jenkins (musicin); Ferdinand Osborne (musician); Mr. Cossac (or Cossa) (musician); William Richard Cobbin (musician); Mechanics' Institution (Melbourne venue)

"THE WEEKLY CONCERTS", The Argus (26 August 1852), 5

We are very glad to see the renewed vigour infused into the management of the Weekly Concerts, attended as it was last Thursday, with complete success, and greeted by a crowded audience. The programme for tonight is first rate, copious, novel, full of variety, and tasteful in arrangement. It is as follows:
PART I. Overture - Masaniello.
Trio - The Bells of St. Michael's Tower, Messrs. Wilkinson, Travers, and Bancroft
Song - Le Marseillaise, Mons. Lavrence [sic]
Quartet - Now is the month of Maying, by the Hungarian Brothers, with full chorus.
Song - The blind flower girl, Mrs. Testar
Solo Piano - Mr. Buddee, from the Opera of the Prophet
Song - The death of Nelson, Mr. Wilkinson
Madrigal - Down in a flow'ry vale, Mrs. Testar, Messrs. Wilkinson, Travers and Bancroft.
PART II. Overture - Italiani in Algiers
Quartet - Poculum poculum elevatum, by the Hungarian Brothers
Song - The Maids of Merry England, Mr. Wilkinson.
Recitation and Air - Fly hence each idle tear, (Violin Obligato, Herr Mater,) Mrs. Testar
Glee - In the lonely vale of streams, Mrs. Testar, Messrs. Wilkinson, Travers and Bancroft
Duet - All's Well, Messrs. Wilkinson and Travers
Catch - Look, neighbour, look, Messrs. Wilkinson, Travers and Bancroft
Finale - National Anthem.

ASSOCIATIONS: Elizabeth Testar (vocalist); Mr. Wilkinson (vocalist); Mr. Travers (vocalist); Richard Bancroft (vocalist); Thursday Concerts (Melbourne series)

LAWRENCE, Mr. (Mr. LAWRENCE) = ? Mr. LAVRANCE (Melbourne, 1852)

Musician

Active Adelaide, SA, 1850

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[Advertisement], South Australian [Adelaide, SA] (23 December 1850), 3

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. Open during the present week, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
MESSRS. LAZAR & COPPIN BEG most respectfully to acquaint their Friends and the Public generally,
that the above Splendid Theatre, Being now completed, will open for the Season,
THIS EVENING, Monday, December 23rd . . .
THE ORCHESTRA will embrace the leading Talent of the Colony, viz: -
Leader - Mr. Andrew Moore, assisted by Mr. S. W. Wallace, Herr Mater, Herr Zieglar,
Mr. Harwood, Mr. Lawrence, Herr Heunerbein, Herr Kierdel, and Mr. Chapman . . .
The Performances . . . To be preceded by Mozart's Overture to Don Giovanni . . .
In the course of the evening, the Band will play Several New Polkas, Waltzes, &c.
To conclude with the Musical Farce in Two Acts, of Love Laughs at Locksmiths.
To be preceded by Auber's Overture to Massaniello . . .

ASSOCIATIONS: John Lazar (actor, manager); George Coppin (actor, manager); Andrew Moore (leader, violin); Spencer Wellington Wallace (musician); Charles Albert Frederic Mater (musician); Charles Ziegler (musician); William Harward (musician); August Christian Huenerbein (musician); August Keidel (musician); William Chapman (musician); Royal Victoria Theatre (Adelaide venue)

LAWRENCE, James (James LAWRENCE) see James LAURENCE (alias George Frederick LAURENT)

Vocalist, convict

LAWRENCE, Lewis (Lewis LAWRENCE)

? Musician, pen and quill man, convict

Born London, England, c. 1788
Convicted Old Bailey, London, England, 15 January 1817 (life transportation, aged "28")
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 31 August 1817 (convict per Almorah, from the Downs, 28 April, via Rio de Janeiro, aged "29")

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Trial of Lewis Lawrence, theft, pickpocketing, 15 January 1817; Old Bailey online

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263. LEWIS LAWRENCE was indicted for stealing, on the 7th of January, four veils, value 1l., the goods of Richard Yates, from the person of Celia Brown . . .
GUILTY. Aged 28. Transported for Life.

Convicts per Almorah, arrived Sydney, 31 August 1817; State Records Authority of NSW, NRS 12188 [4/4005]

(PAYWALL)

Lewis Lawrence / [Middlesex Gaol Delivery] / 15th January 1817 / Life / [native place] London / [occupation] Pen & Quill Man / 29

List of 175 male convicts arrived per ship Almorah [at Sydney] 4 September 1817, and transhipped to the ship Pilot for Hobart, Van Diemen's Land, from Sydney, 17 September 1817; Tasmanian names index; NAME_INDEXES:1467072; CON13/1/1 Pages 114-15

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Lewis Lawrence / [tried] London / 15th Jan'y 1817 / Life / [age] 29 / [native place] London / Pan & Quill Man / . . . Very Well behaved

Return of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per Lady Nelson, June 30th 1818; State Records Authority of NSW, Colonial Secretary's papers

[Arrived per] Almorah / Lewis Lawrence / [sent to] D. Wentworth Esq. / [tried] [June 26th 1818] / Musician / [sentence] 1 year

? IDENTIFICATION: Was "musician" perhaps "pen and quill man" misheard?

Convicts muster, January 1820; UK National Archives, HO10/1/2

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Lawrence Lewis / [arrived] August 1817 / [per] Almorah / . . . / [tried] London / Jan'y 1816 [sic] / [sentence] Life / Ticket of Leave / [now resident] V. D. Land

IDENTIFICATION: ? = (convict per Anson, to Van Diemen's Land, arrived February 1844, aged "54", "Clerk, Schoolmaster . . . Teacher of Writing"

LAWRENCE, Robert Winsor (Robert Lawrence WINSOR; Robert Winsor LAWRENCE; R. W. LAWRENCE; Mr. LAWRENCE; also LAURENCE)

Actor, comedian, theatrical manager, agent, publican, hotel keeper

Born Sheffield, England, c. 1833; son of Amelia WINSOR
Arrived Sydney, NSW, 21 April 1856 (immigrant per Maitland, from Southampton, 16 December 1855, aged "22")
Married (1846-1917), Ballarat, VIC, 12 May 1864
Died Ballarat, VIC, 23 November 1880, aged "46/47"

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England census, 30 March 1851, Lambeth, Surrey; UK National Archives, HO107/1571/333/2

(PAYWALL)

3 China Walk / Amelia Lawrence / Head / Widow / 37 / Dress Maker / [born] Buckfastleigh Devon
Robert [Lawrence] / Son / Unm. / 17 / Comedian / [born] Staffordshire Sheffield

ASSOCIATIONS: Amelia Winsor (Mrs. ), died VIC, 26 July 1895, aged "82")

Immigration deposits, 15 May 1854; State Records Authority of NSW, series 5264

(PAYWALL)

[1854] May 15 / Amelia Winsor / [deposit] £25. 0. 0. / [for] Charles Southwell / 35 // Robert Lawrence Winsor / 20 . . .

List of immigrants per ship Maitland, as inspected by the Immigration Board, on 23 April 1856; State Records Authority of NSW, series 5264

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Winsor Robert / 22 / Comedian / [Native place] Sheffield Yorkshire / [parents] Thomas & Amelia, mother in Sydney, father dead /
. . . Mother Amelia in Cumberland-street / [state of bodily health] good / . . .

[Notice], The Sydney Morning Herald [NSW] (23 April 1856), 5

IMMIGRANTS PER MAITLAND. - NOTICE is hereby given
that the undermentioned persons for whom passages were provided to this colony,
in pursuance of deposits made in the Treasury here, under the Remittance Regulations,
have arrived in the ship Maitland, and that they will he prepared to join their friends,
the . . . single men from the ship on THURSDAY next, the 24th instant, at 10 o'clock a.m. . . .
. . . Winsor, Robert L. . . .

? [Advertisement], Bendigo Advertiser [VIC] (9 September 1856), 3

COLEMAN'S CRITERION THEATRE.
THE MEMBERS OF THE SANDHURST AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB
Have the honor to announce that they will give a Performance at
COLEMAN'S CRITERION THEATRE . . .
In aid of the Funds of the SANDHURST FIRE BRIGADE,
On MONDAY, the 15th SEPTEMBER, 1856 . . .
The whole to conclude with the Extravaganza of THE HAPPY MAN . . .
Ski-Hi (the stargazer) - Mr. St. Laurence [sic] . . .
GEORGE FAWCETT, Stage Manager.