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Born: Established: ca. 1790 ; Died: Ceased: 3 Jan 1884 Carlton, Parkville - Carlton area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: Jan 1834
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Actor and playwright.

Richard Capper arrived in Tasmania in 1834, but after three years moved on to Melbourne, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1841, he assisted in building the Pavilion theatre, which opened in July 1841, and for which he worked as a mechanist, building contraptions for on-stage effects. He made few appearances as an actor, largely in small parts or at short notice.

He was 94 when he died, according to his obituary, although his birth date has not been confirmed.

Source: 'The Late Mr Richard Capper', Lorgnette, 7 January 1884, p.4.

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  • Capper also published lectures on geology and a pamphlet "A Question for Electors! Why Should We Go to England to Borrow Money?" (1868).
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