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Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker, 1882-10-01 [82.10.01a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/82-10-01a>, accessed September 11, 2025
1/10/82.
The very worthy Gentleman, to whom a complimentary Concert was given last evening,
dear Sir Joseph, will bring you a letter of introduction, and I will give him also
a few lines to Sir Ch. Nicholson, Sir Andr. Clarke and Sir Henry Barkly and Sir Sam
Wilson.
1
Letters not found.
He held a small appointment here in the Railway-Department, which he resigned, as
his income was too slender for the education of his young family. He will be a great
loss to us here, as he was our very best Basso-Singer, whom we cannot replace. At
the Liedertafel, where I was for some years President and hold still the Senior Vice
Presidency, Mr Moroney will be particularly missed.
2
B. T. Moroney went to Europe in 1882 to pursue his musical studies but had to return
to Australia because of ill-health. He died on 2 July 1886.
Lady Hooker is sure to patronize sterling musical talent, and when Mr Moroney waits
on you, (he proceeding from here by the steamer leaving on the 12 Oct[)]
,her Ladyship may perhaps kindly suggest some advise, how this splendid Bassist can
come before London Audiences.
3
Editorial addition.
Mr Moroney married the widow of an English Physician.
Regardfully
your
Ferd. von Mueller.