Melbourne Shakespeare Society

The Melbourne Shakespeare Society was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1884,[1] at the suggestion of Edward Ellis Morris who was president 1884–1888.[2] Other original members included: William Ievers, James Smith,[3] James Edward Neild (president in 1890).[4]


Past presidents of the Society include:[3]

References

  1. "The Melbourne Shakespeare Society". Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  2. Wykes, Olive. "Morris, Edward Ellis (1843 - 1902)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Australian Dictionary of Biography".
  4. Gandevia, Bryan. "Neild, James Edward (1824–1906)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  5. "Shakespeare's Birthday", The Argus, 27 Apr. 1908, p. 7.
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