The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Bartok: Klavierkonzert Nr 1 und Rhapsodie. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: 138708 ST 33 SLPM, Record cover, doubled paper and plastic sleeve, vinyl disk, cover notes (no author listed). Bella Bartok.lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.No Strings. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: 1695, Record cover, paper sleeve, back cover notes (story synopsis) by Samuel Taylor. Presented by Richard Rogers. Musical direction by Peter Matz.lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Fernando Germani plays Bach at the Royal Festival Hall. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: CSD 1318, Record cover, double layered paper and plastic sleeve, 1 vinyl disc, back cover notes by Charles Enderby. Fernando Germani (organ).lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Living French. A complete language course. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 23727, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 4 paper record record sleeves, 4 vinyl disk, 2 booklets (dictionary and conversation manual). Ralph Weiman.lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Bolero - 79 rhapsodic light-classical favourites. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, 1 large cardboard box - package still intact, unopened.lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.78 RPM vinyl, 1 vinyl disk, plastic sleeve, no cover, contents unknown.lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.The Roaring 20s - Vol III. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: GA-33-353, 1 vinyl disk, plastic sleeve, no cover.John Gray' and 'GRAY' handwritten on side 1lp, sound recording

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.West End Revue - Fox Trot. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: 401816 A 2964, 1 vinyl disk, plastic sleeve, no cover. Louie Armstrong.J. Albert & Son Royalty Stamp on both sideslp, sound recording

Phonograph record, green and gold Zonophone label and cover. Side A: Gems from "Rose Marie", Side B: Queen of Sheba - Cortege. Artists: Light Opera Company, Victor Symphony Orchestra Serial E.F.2

Document. Pink program for Grand and Comic Opera performed by students of the Bendigo Conservatorium, Royal Princess Theatre ''La Traviata'' and ''Les Cloches de Corneville''. Mr Alex Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, opera program

Document. Eight page theatre program booklet advertising ''The Emerald Isle'', Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, opera

Document. Eight page theatre program booklet advertising ''MACBETH'', Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, opera

Opera Glasses came into existence as a result of a long line of inventions, and further improvements upon those inventions. The process started in the year 1608 when a Dutch optician by the name of Hans Lipperhey developed the first pair of binoculars with a magnification capability of X3. Less than a year later, a well-known inventor and philosopher by the name of Galileo developed what became known as the Galilean telescope. Advertisements were first found for opera glasses and theatre binoculars in London as early as 1730 in the form of a long collapsible telescope. The "Opera Glass" as it was referred to; was often covered in enamel, gems, ivory, or other art and paintings. For almost 100 years opera glasses existed merely as telescopes. In Vienna, in 1823 the first binocular opera glasses and theatre binoculars began to appear. They were two simple Galilean telescopes with a bridge in the centre, each telescope focused independently from the other by extending or shortening the telescope until the desired focus was achieved, which was useful, yet very cumbersome. Two years later in Paris, Pierre Lemiere improved on this design and created a centre focus wheel. This allowed the focusing of both telescopes together. After this development, opera glasses and theatre binoculars grew in popularity because of the superior view they facilitated in opera and theatre houses. The beautiful design of the glasses themselves also added appeal to the opera-going crowd. By the 1850's opera glasses and theatre, glasses had become a must-have fashion accessory for all opera and theatregoers. A vintage pair of 1920s opera glasses probably made in France by an unknown maker the item is significant due to it's provenance that can be traced and it's completeness as a useful social item and fashion accessory used by theatergoers from the mid 19th century and well into the 20th century. Some people still use modern variants of theater glasses today to improve their enjoyment of the theater.Both glasses and case are covered with black and white snake skin. Case lined with purple velvet, and has brass closure clip.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, opera glasses, serpentine opera glasses, binoculars, accessories, optical instrument, scientific instrument, theater glasses, french opera glasses, hans lipperhey

Piece discussing and defending the construction of the Sydney Opera House and Jorn Utzon. Boyd recounts how the impatience of Sydney and necessity to show the progress of the building have resulted in premature construction and inflation of the cost. Piece ends with questioning whether the Opera House will be worth it. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.19).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 18.09.1965. This is the first part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D175 and D176).Typewritten, quarto, 10 pagesjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, international architecture competition, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript

Document. Orange program for Grand and Comic Opera performed by Students of the Bendigo Conservatorium. Royal Princess Theatre, ''FAUST'', ''ORPHEUS'', ''Les Cloches De Corneville''. Mr Alex J. Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, theatre program

Framed collage of 3 pictures. Jillian Smith performs on stage at the "Phan Rang Opera house of No2 Sqn RAAf at Phan Rang Air Base. Small structure at the rear of stage is the dressing roomjillian smith, no2 sqn raaf, phan rang, photograph

Article on the Sydney Opera House Project. Whole issue devoted to the Sydney Opera House. Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

Article questioning the assessment of the success of the Sydney Opera House by three main categories: will it work; artistically, is the vision exciting; what does the project do for Australian culture? Article concludes that the true worth of the Sydney Opera House is in its audacity, presence on the global stage, and its patronage to the arts. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.21).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 21.09.1965. This is the third part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D175).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesinternational architecture competition, utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript

Colour photograph of cast members Barbara Anderson, Steven Laube, Annie Anderson, Phillip Davis and Angela Roadley on stage performing No Opera in the Opry House Tonight by Music and Drama Group Lakes Entrance Victoriaentertainment, performing arts

Hung throughout the City of Whitehorse during the torch relay prior to the Olympic GamesRectangular red flag, printed in yellow is the Sydney Opera House, a man running with a torch, blue and white, five Olympic rings in white, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. Three white tape loops for hanging.Selby's PL, Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marques.|1800 241066. Melb, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic

Account of the international competition for the Sydney Opera House, in which Eero Saarinen claims responsibility for the outcome. The building costs progressively grow due to the redesign of the shells to conform to more conventional construction methods. Article concludes that, despite cost increase that will eventually be forgotten, the success of the Sydney Opera House will be determined by whether the initial vision will be carried through. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.20).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 20.09.1965. This is the second part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D176).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesPencil mark ups on first pageinternational architecture competitions, sydney opera house, jorn utzon, sydney opera house project, eero saarinen, design vision, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript

One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic

An account of the protest march from the Sydney Opera House to NSW parliament house.Typewritten, quarto, 3 pagesjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, robin boyd, manuscript

Tudor Choristers, Bendigo City Hall. Conducted by David Caroline. Saturday April 10th 1976. Music Advancement Society Bendigo in conjunction with Music Viva. Program.theatre, opera, music advancement society bendigo, tudor choristers bendigo city hall. conducted by david caroline. saturday april 10th 1976. music advancement society bendigo in conjunction with music viva. program.

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPrint out from Victorian Arts Centre Artistically Speaking Luncheon with Boyd family tree & profile of Martin Boydjoan sutherland, soprano, opera, walsh st library

The Tarczynska family fled from Poland during the first world war. Halinka was born in Australia and they lived at Mont Albert. Photograph landscapeIn pencil on verso, as titlehalinka tarczynska, poland, world war one, opera

In 1973, Watsonia High School staged the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore to great acclaim.News clipping, black and white text.watsonia high school, school musicals, gilbert and sullivan, operas