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George Edwards George Edwards i(A42235 works by) (birth name: Harold (Hal) Parks)
Born: Established: 11 Mar 1886 Kent Town, Norwood, Payneham & St Peters area, Adelaide - North / North East, Adelaide, South Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 28 Aug 1953 Petersham, Marrickville - Camperdown area, Sydney Southern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
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1 form y separately published work icon The Search for the Golden Boomerang Tuckonie's Warrior Friend Lorna Bingham , George Edwards , George Edwards Production Company , George Edwards Players , 1940 Sydney : Columbia Records , 1940-1953 Z1488074 1940 single work radio play children's myth/legend A radio series for children, The Search for the Golden Boomerang is set in the Australian bush. The storylines concern an Aboriginal boy, Tuckonie, and his white friend Peggy.
1 y separately published work icon David and Dawn with George Edwards and the Sea Fairies George Edwards , Sydney : Winn , 1940-1949 Z1488047 1940-1949 single work children's fiction children's

'[In] "David and Dawn with George Edwards and the Sea Fairies" we have a story that is absorbing and interesting from the very first chapter. It is especially appealing to children, in that it brings into being such characters as King Neptune, Queen Mother of Pearl, Constable Leather-jacket, Herbert the Herring, and hosts of amusing sea folk who participate in the thrilling adventures that befall David and Dawn during their holiday under the sea.'

Source:

'Splendid David and Dawn Serial', Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh, 28 July 1938, p.7.
1 y separately published work icon David and Dawn with George Edwards Under the Southern Cross George Edwards , Sydney : Snows , 1940-1949 Z1488043 1940-1949 single work children's fiction children's David and Dawn travel about with their friend Tuckonie and learn about the Australian bush and native animals. Their travels are aided by their magic flying boomerang.
1 y separately published work icon David and Dawn with George Edwards in Fairyland George Edwards , Sydney : Snows , 1940-1949 Z1488016 1940-1949 single work children's fiction children's

Adapted from a storyline that originally aired in 1936, this volume saw the intrepid children adventure with the denizens of Fairyland.
1 1 The Gum Leaf Girls, or, Hello Mars George Edwards , C. F. Pugliese , 1920 single work musical theatre humour

Musical comedy.

Set in several popular Sydney resorts, the story concerns the 'vicissitudes' of the Doolittle family of Gumleaf selection, Emu Flat, who have journeyed to Sydney. The romantic angle focuses on the Doolittles' two 'rusticated' sons and the two 'gumleaf girls' they meet during the holiday, Billie Bong and Meadow Fields.
1 1 The New Barmaid George Edwards , C. F. Pugliese , 1920 single work musical theatre humour

Adapted by George Edwards from John F. Sheridan's original work, this two-act musical comedy had been first introduced to Australian audiences by Sheridan many years earlier. The Sydney Morning Herald records that while Edwards had been altered it a good deal (9 February 1920, p.2), his direction saw it presented on an 'elaborate and effective scale identical to the... original staging' by Sheridan (7 February 1920, p.2).

In their review of the premiere, the Herald's theatre critic writes, 'Many of the songs are new and the ballet has been made one of the strong features of the show... In the first act Vera Walton, as Brenda Louth, the outgoing barmaid had most of the limelight in song and comedy. Ruby Esdaile, as Ethel Joy, the new barmaid, presented a different type of attractive femininity with 'I'm in Love' as one of her successful vocal contributions' (9 February 1920, p.2).

The story is set in two scenes: a cabaret and the lawn of Colonel Claymore's mansion.

Other songs incorporated into the production included 'Beautiful Ohio' and 'Cosy Corner', sung respectively by Gladys Gordon and Varna Latcham.

1 1 The Cave Dwellers George Edwards , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1919 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.

One of the songs performed during the 1919 Princess Theatre season was 'Winter-time is the Time for Cuddling', which was sung by Olga Pennington dressed 'in a dainty Canadian bathing suit' (Theatre Magazine September 1919, p.28).
1 1 Grubb's Night Out George Edwards , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1919 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.
1 Mixed Goods George Edwards , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.
1 1 Nosey Parker Nose George Edwards , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.
1 3 Toyland George Edwards , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1917 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

One of the highlights of this pantomime-style Christmas spectacular was Mytle Nagle's 'Tiny Tots' troupe, comprising of fifteen of her youngest pupils. The children appeared in several ballets and a specialty act. One child, Baby May (aged three) presented a solo dance and reportedly 'created wonderful enthusiasm with her singing.' Nagle's troupe was subsequently booked to appear across Harry Clay's Sydney circuit (Australian Variety 10 January 1919, p.14).

Two of the songs incorporated into the 1918/1919 production were 'Comin' Thro' the Rye' and 'If I Could Live to Love You' (sung by Amy Rochelle).
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