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there in 1830. Recognised as a musical prodigy at an early age (he could play complex compositions on the piano at sight), his step-father provided some instruction but, having a large family to support, could not afford the training
Stanley required. By the age of 9 he composed a series of
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A trusted teacher, Stanley was instrumental in forming a musical society west of Sydney. At the time of his death, he was said to be
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He was a church organist at a number of Sydney
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Bay View gavotte [music] / composed by
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