
Charles King (Melnoth Rafalewski), c.1908
detail from concert programme held in National Library of Australia ephemera collection
Pianist and violinist of world renown, Charles Horatio King, professionally known as Mclmoth [Melnoth] Rafalewski, who died last August at the age of 85, left an estate of £31,356.
This was disclosed in his will, probate of which was granted in the Supreme Court to-day.
He left everything to his widow, Mrs. Lily Louisa King, professionally known as Lili Sharp and Madame Lily Rafalewski.
Professor Rafalewski was one of the few professional musicians to have amassed a large fortune from a musical career.
'King, Charles Horatio (1864–1950)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/king-charles-horatio-24984/text33506, accessed 2 December 2023.
Charles King (Melnoth Rafalewski), c.1908
detail from concert programme held in National Library of Australia ephemera collection
19 August,
1950
(aged ~ 86)
Chatswood, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia