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Source: Punch (Melbourne) 20 September 1917 p.25.
The Beaufort Merrymakers The Beaufort Merrymakers i(8316346 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: 1917 Beaufort, Beaufort area, Burrumbeet - Beaufort - Lexton area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 1918 Beaufort, Beaufort area, Burrumbeet - Beaufort - Lexton area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,
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Established in the town of Beaufort, Victoria, sometime around mid-1917, the Beaufort Merrymakers principle objectives was to help raise funds for various war-related charities and to help lift the spirits of those living in nearby regional communities. The company's shows largely comprised songs, dances, recitations and comedy (patter and sketches). The costuming, particularly that of the ladies, was also a feature of the entertainment. In addition to shows at Beaufort the Merrymakers are also known to have played Ararat, Avoca, Lexton, and Amphitheatre. The company reportedly raised in the vicinity of £700, with the Red Cross a major beneficiary.

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  • Personnel included: Anthony Cavagna, G. Cougle, Elsie De Bare (accompanist), Alma Harris, Vera Derrick, Mrs Percy Kelly, J. G. Macdonald, R. Martin, Eric Mills, H. B. (Harry) Seager, Netta White, A.L. (Archie) Wotherspoon.

  • This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930). See also the Australian Variety Theatre Archive

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