in 1866. When the new Christ Church St Laurence was opened for worship in 1845, Johnson installed the organ which G M Holdich had built at Soho Square, London, in 1844 (it was subsequently destroyed by fire in 1905). Throughout the early part of this period, Johnson was also an active member of the Sydney Choral Society. Johnson was also known as a composer. At least two of his popular works survive in published form: The Chusan Polka (1852) Fancy Ball Polka (1853) He also edited, in 1854, A collection of psalm tunes (comprising the best compositions in general use, harmonized for four voices, with an arrangement for the organ or piano forte edited by W. J. Johnson, organist and Choir Master of Christ Church, Sydney) and, in the early 1860s, transcribed “Nearer to Thee” for pianoforte. Further reading Graeme D Rushworth, Historic Organs of New South Wales: The Instruments, Their Makers and Players 1791-1940 (Hale & Iremonger, 1988) p 63 - 74. Graeme Skinner, ‘Johnson Brothers of Sydney’, Australharmony (University of Sydney) References 1811 births 1866 deaths Australian classical organists Australian conductors (music) Australian male composers 19th-century male musicians 19th-century organists