This is a fascinating thread.
Matsu, there are a number of articles about his performances in the Brisbane Courier from 1874. I am assuming you have seen these but just in case I have added one for you here:
http://mountaintracks.com.au/alice/BrisCourier-Mo6Jun-1874.pdf

I have some more if you are interested.

[ps. Hello Joy!! I'm your 'partner in crime' - is that cryptic enough for you? hehehe]