Henry Burton's New Equestrian Circus

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Event Henry Burton's New Equestrian Circus
Venue Fitz Roy Inn, Merriwa, NSW
First Date 27 June 1851
Last Date 28 June 1851
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Featuring male and female equestrian performers, tight rope dancers, slack-rope vaulters, somersault throwers, and gymnastic performers.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Circus
Equestrianism
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Young Australian Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Bird Circus Style Performer Equestrian
G Broadbent Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Walter Broadbent Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Henry Burton Circus Style Performer Equestrian
John Jones Circus Style Performer Equestrian
La Petite Nanette Circus Style Performer Child equestrian. "The baby rider".
Rosina Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Walcott Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Gard Clown
Resources
Further Information First night attended by approximately one hundred persons.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Hunter Project
Newspaper The Maitland Mercury
Event Identifier 87286
Dataset AusStage