R. A. A. Stoneham R. A. A. Stoneham i(A75418 works by) (a.k.a. Reginald A. Stoneham; Reginald A. A. Stoneham; Reginald Stoneham; Reg A. A. Stoneham; Alberto Agrati)
Born: Established: 1879 ; Died: Ceased: 1942
Gender: Male
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1 form y separately published work icon Commerce and Heart R. A. A. Stoneham , Australia : ABC Radio National , 1936 8499504 1936 single work radio play
1 form y separately published work icon Marylyn R. A. A. Stoneham , 1936 Australia : ABC Radio National , 1936 8497938 1936 single work radio play musical theatre humour

Described in radio programme lists as a 'musical comedy novelette,'

1 y separately published work icon Albury i "I'm so tired of hearing songs of other lands", R. A. A. Stoneham , Melbourne : The Weekly Times , 1932 Z1066954 1932 single work poetry
1 1 F.F.F. : An Australian Mystery Musical Comedy C. J. De Garis , R. A. A. Stoneham (composer), 1920 single work musical theatre humour

'A bright young lad, Fitzwilliam Ferguson, has been sent to Australia by his rich uncle, Joseph Morgold. In his new home he becomes not only a 'dinky-di Aussie' but also a playwright. He meets a theatre manager called Hugh D. Collins ... and falls in love with his typist, Flo Hastings. Later his uncle, after a sudden illness, sends for him to take over the reins of his London business, promising to make him his heir providing that the playwright becomes a 'dude' - he must dress, speak and act like a young English gentleman. At the same time Flo's mother in England asks her to return home. So Fitzwilliam and Flo set sail on the same ship, carrying on the love affair they started in Australia. In London a Darby and Joan romance blossoms for Flo's mum and Fitz's uncle. Fitzwilliam decides that, as a 'dinkum Aussie,' he cannot adapt himself to become a 'dude'. He announces to his uncle that the deal is off. This, it turns out, is exactly what wily uncle Joseph wanted to hear - and so he confirms Fitz as his heir. By the final cutain, Flo has bcome a star in Fitzwilliam's play and - naturally - all ends happily for the young couple.

Source: Frank Van Straten, 'The Riddle of 'FFF,' A Forgotten Australian Musical Comedy' Australasian Music Research 6(2002): 108

1 Peace and Glory R. A. A. Stoneham , 1919 single work lyric/song
— Appears in: School Paper : Grades V and VI , June no. 249 1919; (p. 62)
1 1 y separately published work icon What'll We Do, When the Wattle Blooms Again? i "When Winter's gloom is o'er", E. M. Robb , R. A. A. Stoneham (composer), St Kilda East : Reginald Stoneham , 1918-1928 Z1882535 1918-1928 single work lyric/song
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