in 1892 he appeared at the criterion theatre in sydney, in "new men and old acres" by tom taylor. the play was a success: "the sydney mail" stated it "sorely taxed the seating accommodations" and "every available corner was occupied". "the sydney morning herald" said "mr anson had a tremendous reception, and the applause lasted so long that the actor had every excuse for feeling embarrassed". the following month he appeared, in the role of eccles, in the comedy "caste" by thomas william robertson at the same theatre. it was his final appearance before returning to england. "the sydney morning herald" said "after the present run it is not probable that as fine a cast will ever be furnished in australia again".