Allan, James Alexander, 1879-1967
Variant namesJ.A. Allan was a journalist and novelist. He contributed for many years to the 'Age', 'Argus' and 'Australasian'and wrote prose and verse for the 'Bulletin'. He was a foundation member of the Bread and Cheese Club and published several books including 'Men and manners in Australia: a social and economic sketch history' (Melbourne, Cheshire, 1945), 'The old school; its history and romance, 1852-1904' (Melbourne, University Press 1934), 'Revolution; verses' (Melbourne, 1940) and 'A wine-shop Madonna and other verses' (Melbourne, Argonaut Press, 1911). During World War II he served for two years with the A.I.F. holding a commission in the Australian Field Artillery.
From the description of Papers. 1900-1966. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222428142
Astley's Amphitheatre was established by George B.W. Lewis as a house of entertainment providing permanent equestrian acts in the manner of Astley's in London. In 1857 it became the first Princess Theatre, and was demolished 30 years later to make way for the new building.
From the description of Astley's Amphitheatre Spring Street in 'fifty-four : notes. 1933 May 25. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222755084
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Allan, J. Alex (James Alexander). Papers. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Allan, James Alexander, 1879-1966. Notes [manuscript]. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Allan, James Alexander, 1879-1966. Astley's Amphitheatre Spring Street in 'fifty-four : notes. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Allan, J. Alex (James Alexander). History of Camberwell. | Libraries Australia |
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| associatedWith | Astley's Amphitheatre (Melbourne, Vic.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Beckett, Robert, 1838-1891. | person |
| associatedWith | Lancey, John H. | person |
| associatedWith | Lewis, George B. W. | person |
| associatedWith | Murray, Andrew, 1813-1880. | person |
| associatedWith | Princess Theatre (Melbourne, Vic.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Toon, John, d. 1882. | person |
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| Australia--Camberwell (Vic.) | |||
| Victoria | |||
| Australia--Melbourne (Vic.) | |||
| Spring Street (Melbourne, Vic.) | |||
| Australia--Victoria | |||
| Camberwell (Vic.) |
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| Theater |
| Australian literature |
| Authors, Australian |
| Journalists |
| Local government |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
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Person
Birth 1879
Death 1967
