Lynch Family Bellringers

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Handbell ringing became a popular public entertainment following two successful visits to Geelong by the Lancashire Ringers in 1863 and 1866. The Lynch family from Geelong imported their bells from Mears & Stainbank of London. They first toured Australia in 1867 as The Australian Bellringers and later as the Talented Lynch Family, before changing their name to the Lynch Family Bellringers in 1875. The company consisted of Henry Lynch and his four sons, Harry, Robert, George and William.

A detailed list of the papers can be found here: Lynch Family Bellringers. MSS 792.70994 L9871p

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    Lynch Family Bellringers. Section 5
    (2015-05-14)
    Poster: Lynch Family Bellringers. Glassophonists, instrumentalists, vocalists, organised 1867. New English Speciality Coy. from the principal halls of Great Britain. The glassophone orchestra. [n.d.] Blue, green, red&w, ill., 39 x 35 cm.
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    Lynch Family Bellringers. Section 1
    (2015-05-14)
    Poster: 25th year of the famous Lynch Family Bellringers: instrumentalists & vocalists (organised 1867) in their world-renowned campanologian, vocal and humorous concerts .... [plus] the "Hong-Klongs", Javanese piano ... [S.l.: s.n., 1892?] blue&w, 47 x 29 cm.
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    Lynch Family Bellringers. Section 11. Silk programmes
    (2015-05-14)
    Adelaide Town Hall Tuesday January 2nd 1877. Grand Vice-Regal command night. Under the distinguished patronage and presence of His Excellency Sir Anthony Musgrave, K.C.M.G. (Governor of South Australia), Lady Musgrave and suite. And last appearance of the celebrated Lynch Family Bell Ringers. Instrumentalists and vocalists, Mr. & Mrs. T. Empson, the popular favorites. Mr. Frank Verten, the clever comedian. Mr. E.S. Hall, pianist ... Concluding with the laughable comedietta of the Pink Domino ... (Advertiser Print, Adelaide) [Printed on left and right edges "Victoria. New South Wales. South Australia. Tasmania. Fiji. Etc." and "Java. Queensland. New Zealand. Western Australia. California. Etc."