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Source: Western Australian 18 June 1938, p.16.
Con Moreni Con Moreni i(A143656 works by)
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

The son of acrobat Con Moreni (Snr), Con Moreni's career as an Australasian variety entertainer was carried out between ca. 1905 and the late-1940s, and included two years in the USA (1910-12) and eight years in the UK (1930-38). Initially known for his Italian characterisations he worked for all the leading Australian firms, including Harry Rickards, James Brennan, Fullers' Theatres, Dix-Baker, Holland and St John, Harry Clay and Harry Borradale during the 1910s and 1920s. He also toured his own troupes for the Fullers. His final working years involved both stage and radio appearances.

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]

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Notes

  • Entries connected with this record have been sourced from on-going historical research into Australian popular theatre being conducted by Dr Clay Djubal.

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