Fremantle Asylum Concert

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Fremantle Asylum Concert

The monthly concert to the inmates of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum was held on Wednesday afternoon last. Mr. R. Fairbairn, R.M., occupied the chair. By permission of Messrs. Jones and Lawrence, several members of their vaudeville company took part in the entertainment, amongst them being the Lingard Sisters, the Gonzales Sisters, Miss Emmie Smith, Messrs. A. Jarvis and R. Shepherd, and the Warsaw Brothers. The orchestra was conducted by Mr. Genge Wilson, and what might be termed the "'professional" .part of the entertainment was under the direction of Mr. Akarman. Amongst the other contributors were Mrs. Maywood, Misses Dolly Maywood, Clegg, and E. Green, and Mr. McAdam. Dances were given by the pupils of Miss Cole. Miss Garrick and Mr W. 0. Mason acted as accompanists. The entertainment was a thorough success, and the members of Messrs. Jones and Lawrence's company were especially thanked for the part thar took in it.

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Title Fremantle Asylum Concert
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Source The West Australian, A. Davidson, for the West Australian, Perth, WA, 1879
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Publisher Location (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954)
Page 4
Date Issued 19 October 1900
Language English
Citation Fremantle Asylum Concert, The West Australian, (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) , 19 October 1900, 4
Resource Identifier 66058
Dataset AusStage