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.Newspaper clipping'Age, June 4 1966', in Robin Boyd's handwritingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

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.Newspaper clipping, with an article on the two sidessydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

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.Newspaper clippingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

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.Newspaper clippingDate handwrittensydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

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.Newspaper clippingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

As Penleigh Boyd wrote in his obituary to his mother: "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the Board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a Life Member and former President of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the medal associated with this honour (item F126).Certificate on a presentation board with 4 corners holding it in place, contained in a envelope with Mrs Dorothea Patricia Davies, AM.The Order of Australia (Signed) Ninian Stephen Governor-General of Commonwealth of Australia and Chancellor of the Order of Australia. To Dorothea Patricia Davies Greeting. Whereas with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The second, Queen of Australia and Sovereign of the Order of Australia, I have been pleased to appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. I do by these Presents appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the said Order and authorise you to hold and enjoy the dignity of such appointment together with Membership in the said Order and all privileges thereunto appertaining. Given at Government House, Canberra, under the seal of the Order of Australia this thirteenth day of June 1988. By His excellency's Command. (Signed) David I Smith Secretary of the Order of Australia.

Bendigo Performance of ''The Peking Opera Troupe of China'' in ''The Three Beatings of Tao Sanchun'' involving acting, acrobatics, music, martial arts, pantomime and dance. - two-paged Media Release (x2). With envelope containing three bromides (publicity material) and sheet with Victorian Tour performances. Held at J B Osborne Theatre.

A long letter to the Editor on Utzon debacle" by Bryce Mortlock. 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

The Sydney Opera House construction began on 2 March 1959. Danish architect Jørn Utzon who had won the competition arrived in Australia with a bronze plaque that can still be seen on the steps today and was placed at the point where the axes of the two halls intersect. Due to problems with the site and construction Utzon resigned and Australian architect Peter Hall took over. The Opera House was completed on 20 October 1973 and has seen many remarkable operatic and musical performances. Currently in 2017 it is undergoing renovations.

Letter to Robin Boyd from Lesley Murray, Public Affairs Department, Royal Institute of British Architects enclosing the RIBA's printed program for 1971-72 session. It contains a session on 30 November titled 'A Night at the Opera: a commentary on the architectural scene including the Sydney Opera House' to be presented by Robin Boyd. Robin Boyd died on 16 October 1971. The manuscript for this lecture was unfinished at Robin's death in October 1971 (see item D506). It was published in 'Architecture Plus', 'Architecture Plus', Vol.1, No.7, August 1973. Letter plus enclosed A3 size poster with RIBA Programme for 1971-72.

Newspaper cutting from The Age featuring a photo of the flying tram that was used at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 15/3/2006. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Commonwealth_Games_opening_ceremony - accessed 7/8/2019. Set of two cartoons featuring a Petty cartoon over the Sydney Opera House and Golding cartoon and ticket inspectors.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, cartoons, events, museum, ticket inspectors, w class

A recording of Merrie England, an English comic opera in 2 acts by Edward German, first performed in 1902. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society on 08/10/1979, venue unknown.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Merrie England DVCS 8-10-79".diamond valley choral society, merrie england (opera), edward german

"The Mikado" is a two act comic opera with the music by A. Sullivan and the libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It is a satire of late 19th century British society set in a fantasy Japan. It opened in March 1885.Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts program for 'The Mikado' production Green coloured program, title of The Mikado in red ink on front cover Red ink details of The Story, Characters & Cast names on inside page. No photos of cast members A4 size program folded in half (2 double sided pages), Program made from light cardboard. No dates mentioned souvenir programme, bendigo community theatre

This letter from John Sumner, General Manager of Opera, is sending Robin Boyd scripts by Sydney Playwright Ray Mathew. These scripts have not been found in Robin Boyd's papers here.

The King's Singers, Music Advancement Society Bendigo, Music Viva Australia. Programme. 5 arrangements in close harmony. Programme notes supplied by The King's Singers.theatre, opera, music advancement society bendigo, the king's singers, music advancement society bendigo, music viva australia. programme. programme notes supplied by the king's singers.

Penleigh Boyd wrote this in The Age obituary to Dorothea Patricia Davies AM (3 Jan 1921-5 Nov 2009). "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a life member and former president of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Certificate associated with this honour (item D502).awards, honours, robin boyd, walsh st

Article by Neville Gruzman, UNSW, "Architects of destruction". ATELIER is perhaps a UNSW student newsletter. 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. Foolscap, 5 pagesName and phone number in handwriting on reverse p5.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

This is a comprehensive and erudite review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Puzzle of Architecture' in a leading architectural journal. 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. A reprint from The Architectural Forum pp 72-73 and 93.walsh st library

Twenty one signatures appeared with the letter. Note Robin Boyd's name is not included. 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.Newspaper clippingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

Postcard depicting the Bahai Temple in India and referred to as 'India's opera house', from Patricia’s friend Mary Newman (Bob Newman’s wife) to Patricia and John Davies. They met while at MIT and remained close friends.Bahai Temple, with Indian stamps. Difficult to read.

15356.1 'The City Wit' directed by Kim Durban and performed by University of Ballarat Performing Arts Academy students in 2007. This play was first written by Richard Brome, c1630 and takes a cynical view of greed and money. Kim Durban has chosen to set the play in 'a fictional present , loosely influenced by pop music, glam rock, the 70's and the world of the backstage pass.' Brome's courtly world becomes a club known as 'The Presence'. Design by John Bennett, Lighting by Emma Valente, Costumes by Esther Hayes. Cast: Crasy - Peter Glennon, Jeremy - Kelly Petering, Sarpego - Sarah Douglas-Haynes, Josina-Megan Parker, Toby - Nicole O'Meara, Linsey-Wolsey - Charin Blacker, Bridget - Adam Wiliams, Sneakup - Cameron Swain, Ticket - Heath Ramsay, Lady Ticket - Naomi Logan, Rufflit - Paul Yardley, Tryman - Kelly Petering, Crack - Elise Moorhouse, Isabell/Page Boy - Lauren-Anne Kempster and Jone - Ekaterina Schukina. The programme includes a request to audience members to donate to a fund to allow the whole cast to attend a conference jointly funded by Royal Holloway College in Windsor and the University of Sheffield, where a film of this production would be shown and a paper presented by Kim Durban about the performance research for this play and on the work of Richard Brome at an academic conference in London. There is also biography on the work of Kim Durban, and a list of people making up the Creative Team. 15356.2 'The Sunny South' by George Darrell, directed by Stewart Morritt. In the Director's Notes the play is described as 'one of the best examples of the melodramatic form worldwide and it's Australian!" It has elements of pantomime, soap opera and British T.V. comedy. It contrasts grey, dull class divided England giving wat to the vivid blue skies and a more relaxed Australia. Design - John Bennett, Lighting - Emma Valente, Costumes-Esther Hayes. Cast: Matt Morley - James Parton, Worthy Chester - Juliana Clements, Ivo Carne - Charlie Ranger, Ben Brewer - Adam Camerlengo, Eli Gruo - Michael (Spank) Argus, Perfidy Pounce -Michelle Morgan, Plantagenet Smiffers - Genevieve Giuffre, Johnny Jinks - Bess Maxwell, Dick Duggan - Michael Elliott, Black Steve/Black Tracker Jim/Buttoner - Carly Grayson, Bank Teller True/Narrow Creek Joe/Bushranger - Carol Mudford, Sergeant Swoop/Monte Jack/Station Master - Rachel Potaznik, Bubs Berkley - Phoebe Appleton, Clarice Chester - Lucy Leeming and Rebecca Hann - Sam Corfield. The play consisted of Five Acts set over a period of twenty months with an interval of twenty minutes after Act Two. There is also a Directors Biography 9on the work of Stewart Morritt and a list of people in the Creative Team.An eight page program with front and back covers for two productions - 'The City Wit' by Richard Brome and 'The Sunny South' by George Darrell in a dos-a-dos format. The cover for 'The City Wit' depicts five hands reaching towards a hand holding paper money which from a blue sky with a few clouds. 'The Sunny South' depicts a person holding a suitcase with a spade attached. In the background is a London Scene, the Sydney Opera House and a three light pole lantern coach light. The University of Ballarat logo is in the right hand bottom corner of both covers.the sunny south, george darrell, stewart morritt, john bennett, emma valente, esther hayes, the city wit, richard brome, kim durban, peter glennon, kelly petering, sarah douglas-haynes, bessie allira holland, megan parker, nicole o'meara, charin blacker, adam williams, cameron swain, heath ramsay, naomi logan, paul yardley, elise moorhouse, lauren-anne kempster, ekaterina schukina, royal holloway college, gavin nash, james parton, juliana clements, charlie ranger, adam camerlengo, michael (spank) argus, michelle morgan, genevieve giuffre, bess maxwell, michael elliot, carly grayson, carol mudford, rachel potaznik, phoebe appleton, lucy leeming, sam corfield

The Letter pages contain two letter - one by Jorn Utzon and the second by Serge Chermayeff architect in New Haven). 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. A reprint from The Architectural Forum letters pp 89-91.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

The radio was advertised in the J.C.Williamson & Dame Nellie Melba Season of Grand Opera programme (Matinee Saturday June 23 1928) p.58. All electric model with speaker and all accessories. 69 pounds 10 shillings.Gilfillan Neutrodyne Electric Radio - Gilfillan Radio Corp. Made from timber (walnut), metal and plasticGilfillan Radio Corp U.S.A. Trademarkdame nellie melba, radio, gilfillan

Boyd discusses the things that influence architects to devise form, particularly the relationship between the engineer and architect. He gives a history of the Opera House and Jørn Utzon's creative process in relation to debates around functionalism and the justification for sculptural forms.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits. 2nd copy 34 q 4-6 missing, quarto, 34 pages. (Two copies)functionalism, le corbusier, ronchamp chapel, sculpture, guggenheim gallery, jørn utzon, sydney opera house, robin boyd, manuscript

Three articles under the title 'Bennelong Designs" (1) Drawing a dream by Mungo MacCallum (2) Dream into sculpture", (3) Consultant's role by Ove Arup. 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.Newspaper booklet of 24 pages, Nation No 192. pp. 12-15sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library

Édouard de Reszke was born into a well-to-do and cultured Polish family in Warsaw, where he first learned to sing. He spent four years in Italy, studying singing first with Stella and Alba in Milan and later the retired baritone Filippo Coletti. He later went to Paris to study with Giovanni Sbriglia, who was also his brother's teacher. Initially, he did not want to become an operatic performer but at the urging of his younger sister, Josephine (Józefina), he accepted an engagement with the Paris Opera. He was chosen by the composer Giuseppe Verdi to make his debut in the first Paris performance of Aida on April the 22nd 1876, appearing under the composer's baton as the King of Egypt. De Reszke's older brother was the renowned lyric dramatic tenor Jean de Reszke (1850–1925), with whom he would sing often in Paris, London and New York City during the next two decades. In 1887, for example, the brothers performed together in the 500th performance of Gounod's Faust at the Paris Opera. Josephine, Eduardo and Jean's sister, also embarked on a career as an opera singer in Paris but she retired early from the stage after marrying an aristocrat while at the height of her powers. Between the start of 1880 and the end of 1900, Édouard de Reszke appeared on more than 300 occasions at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, performing a wide range of roles in French, German and Italian operas, including works by Wagner, Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Ponchielli, Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti and Mozart. He was a huge favourite, too, with audiences at New York's Metropolitan Opera during the same era. He also sang in Chicago in 1891 and, in 1879–1881, at La Scala, Milan. In 1903, he retired from the stage after his once superlative voice developed technical difficulties and went into a swift decline. De Reszke taught singing for a while in London before returning to his estate in Poland, where he was adversely affected by the outbreak of World War I in 1914. He was cut off from his brother by the fighting, and died on 25 May 1917 at a house in Garnek, near Częstochowa, Poland. Édouard de Reszke, was a Polish bass singer from Warsaw, born with an impressive natural voice and equipped with compelling histrionic skills, he became one of the most illustrious opera singers active in Europe and America during the late-Victorian era. De Reszke cigarettes are named after Édouard de Reszke and were advertised as ‘the Aristocrat of Cigarettes’. They were produced by J Millhoff, a Russian cigarette maker living in London. He created a special blend of tobacco that it was believed would not damage the famous singer's voice. In gratitude, Millhoff was allowed to sell the blend as 'De Reszke' cigarettes. Cigarette tin, small square, pale aqua color.Marked on lid with two coats of arms in gold, and text in dark blue underneath. 'De Reszke Virginia ‘The Aristocrat of Cigarettes'.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, aristocrat of cigarettes, j millhoff, opera singer

This scrapbook of annotated programmes, and newspaper reviews was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Scrapbook of newspaper reviews, correspondence and programmes of the "Q" Theatre Guild. The scrapbook covers items from the years 1957 to 1971. The scrapbook was compiled by Marion Tilley, Wardrobe Mistress. The scrapbook has over time lost its binding so the pages are loose-leafed. The scrapbook contains one or two programmes and reviews about productions by other companies with which Marion Tilley was also involved.q theatre guild, performing arts, theatre (kew)

Discusses the influence of background, temperament and creativity on an architect as well as the three phases in the development of architecture in 20th century and the theme of space. A long critique on the issue of the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The question of art versus technology in the future of architecture is argued. (Is this related to D020)This is an untitled speech, annotated with numbers indicating markers for slides, "Lights".Typewritten (carbon copy), with major pencil edits, quarto, 21 pages. Starts on page 2.On page 2, the title 'The Phases of Modern Architecture' is crossed out.creativity, functionalism, ornament, romanticism, fragmentation, space, computer, beauty, sydney opera house, sigfried giedion, jorn utzon, ove arup, super-functionalism, robin boyd, manuscript