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Source: Argus 25 August 1869, p.8.
Weston and Hussey Minstrels Weston and Hussey Minstrels i(8008546 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. Weston, Kelly, Holly and Hussey Minstrels; Hussey, Kelly and Holly Minstrels)
Born: Established: 31 May 1869 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 16 Apr 1870 Sydney, New South Wales,
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1 The Cudgegong Diamond Weston and Hussey Minstrels , 1869 single work musical theatre humour sketch (theatrical)

Advertised in the Argus as a 'negroic burlesque' (11 August 1869, p.8). The story spoofs the discovery of an 'immense' diamond near New South Wales Northern Tablelands' town of Armidale in early August 1869. It wasn't a diamond, however, but merely a piece of quartz.

Written by one or more members of Weston and Hussey's Minstrels, 'The Cudgegong Diamond' included a musical accompaniment for dances and at least one ballad. The storyline reportedly introduced the search for the gems and precious stones, the discovery on the Cudgegong River, unearthing the 'Koh-i-noor,' the great joy, its transit to Sydney under special constabulary escort, and the 'Surprise Party' etc. etc (Argus 11 August 1869, p.8).
1 y separately published work icon The Australian Melodist Frank Weston (editor), Nicholas La Feuillade (editor), Frank Hussey , Weston and Hussey Minstrels , 1869 8006827 1869 anthology lyric/song

'Containing the words only of the songs of Weston and Hussey Minstrels and other popular melodies' (inside back cover of The Weston and Hussey Minstrels Book of Songs : No 2).
1 y separately published work icon The Weston and Hussey Minstrels Book of Songs : No 1 Frank Hussey , Nicholas La Feuillade (editor), Frank Weston (editor), Weston and Hussey Minstrels , Melbourne : Clarson, Massina & Co. , 1869 8004475 1869 anthology lyric/song

Comprising a selection of 40 songs performed by Weston and Hussey's Minstrels as well as other leading performers and troupes, Clarson, Massina and Company released the first volume of The Weston and Hussey Minstrels Book of Songs in June 1869. The troupe had made its Australian debut at Melbourne's St George's Hall (renamed Weston's Opera House for the occasion) on 31 May. A second volume became public in late August or early September the same year.
1 y separately published work icon The Weston and Hussey Minstrels Book of Songs : No 2 Nicholas La Feuillade (editor), Frank Weston (editor), Frank Hussey , Weston and Hussey Minstrels , Melbourne : Clarson, Massina & Co. , 1869 7978471 1869 anthology lyric/song

'Containing the music of the melodies as sung by this favourite troupe, and other popular pieces' (cover), Weston and Hussey Minstrels Book of Songs No 2 was published in late August or early September 1869, around three months after the troupe had made its Australian debut at Melbourne's St George's Hall (renamed Weston's Opera House for the occasion). The first volume had been made public in late June.
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