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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Welcome

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 Welcome to Threw the Hat,  a blog about Australian Juggling History. Here you will find links to photos and articles/stories about Australi...

Nolan and Nolan (Paul and Luella) in Australia 1915-16

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  Juggler Paul Nolan with his wife Luella, visited Australia for a short tour under contract to the Tivoli theatre in 1915. Their stage name...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Novellos in Australia

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Information about Fredrico's early years comes from the great book The Grand Gypsy . Ottavio Gesmundo,   Fredrico's grand nephew, ha...
Monday, May 25, 2026

The Glockers- Water Jugglers

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  Charles and Anna Glocker toured Australia and New Zealand  in late 1915 and early 1916 with a unique water juggling act. They worked for t...
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Nelusco and Hurley (aka Eddie Bamberg and Hetty Bamberg) in Australia 1917

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  Edward Bamberg was a member of one of the world’s most famous magic dynasties but his tour of Australia in 1917 was little noticed. Edward...
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Hugo Lear- Juggler and balancer extraordinaire

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  Hugo Lear was one of the most talented jugglers and balancers to grace the Australian stage, but his juggling ambitions were cut short by ...
Friday, March 13, 2026

Freda Cuthbert- juggler, lion tamer and salome dancer.

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  Freda Cuthbert was one of the most versatile performers to entertain in Australia, and at one time was ‘Australia’s only lady juggler.’ Fr...