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.Verdi La Traviata. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 212D 2 D212D 3, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Matteo Manguerra and other artists. Composer: Verdi; Conductor Richard Bonynge; The National Philharmonic Orchestra, London Opera Chorus.lp, sound recording, opera

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.Die Fledermaus. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: D277 D2, Unopened with plastic wrap intact. Composer: Johann Strauss, Australian Opera; Conductor: Richard Bonynge; Australian Opera Chorus (Chorus master: Martin Hadley) The Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra (Concert master Ladislav Jasek).lp, sound recording, opera

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.Charpentier: Louise. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: S3BR 220614, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Cover notes, Paul Myers. Composer: Charpentier. New Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor: George Pretre; Ambrosia Opera Chorus.Side 1 - Side 6 the paper record sleeveslp, sound recording, opera

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.La Rodine. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: CBS D2 37852, 1 cardboard box with hinged lid, 2 paper record record sleeves, 2 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Composer: Puccini.lp, sound recording, opera

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.Lucia di Lammerrmoor. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: ZAL11087, 1 cardboard box cover with lid, 3 paper record record sleeves, 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Composer: Donizetti.lp, sound recording, opera

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.Le Roide Lahore. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 210D 1, 1 cardboard box cover with lid, 3 paper record record sleeves, 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet. Composer: Jules Massenet. lp, sound recording, opera

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 Australian Opera. LP 33RPM vinyl - Commemorative set, Catalogue Number: 2XS 4606, 1 cardboard box cover, 1 internal box cover, 1 paper record cover, 1 plastic record sleeve, 1 vinyl disk, 1 cardboard portfolio of prints cover, 6 prints of costume design (various artists).lp, sound recording, opera

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.Verdi: Nabucco. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: SLS 5132, 1 cardboard box cover with lid, 3 plastic sleeves, 3 vinyl disks. Ricardo Muti with Philharmonia Orchestra.lp, sound recording, opera

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.Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischutz. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: 2720 071, 1 cardboard box cover with lid, 3 double paper and plastic sleeves, 3 vinyl disks, 1 booklet. Staatskapelle Dresden, Carlos Kleiber conductor.lp, sound recording, opera

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

Needle in a Haystack, B Side: I Won't Be the Same Without Her. Single 45 RPM, Catalogue Number: DO-4717, 1 vinyl 45 disk, paper sleeve. The Twilights.sp, sound recording

Early sound recording - exported from the USAThe cylinder is significant because of it's historical place in early history of communications and entertainment. These cyclinders provided entertainment opportunity for early settlers in the district.Moulded recording cylinder contained within cylindrical labed containerBox - 1398 "The Old Grey Coat (Hyson) Billy Williams" Cylinder "13958 THE OLD GREY COAT B. WILLIAMS"cylinder, recording, moulded cylinder,

Set of two prints showing the equipment used for sound testing of trams crossing a H or right angle crossing. The sound recording equipment is mounted in the back of a station wagon (Ford?). Printed on Kodak paper.on the rear in ink "Sound testing @crossing PWS circa 1977"trams, tramways, mmtb, testing, trackwork

A recording of a speech by PM Robert Menzies at Legacy House during the launch of Legacy Week in 1960. The Prime Minister is recognising the importance of the welfare carried out by Legacy for the families of service personnel who have died as a result war or since. The event was covered in the press, with a photo appearing in The Age on 6 September 1960. The article was saved in a scrapbook of press clippings. The content of the speech is not known as the tape hasn't been played. there are two speeches by Sir Robert Menzies in the archive, one undated and one from 1967.A record that prominent Australians were asked to promote Legacy during Legacy Week.An audio tape recording of an address by the Prime Minister Robert Menzies at Legacy House in 1960.Hand written in black ink on the label: Address by:- The Prime Minister of Australia The Right Honourable R.G.Menzies, C.H., Q.C.,M.P. at opening of "Legacy Week 1960 Legacy House Melbourne 5-9-60 at 1 pm". Front of box in white print, Special Sound recording tape for highest frequency response. In red print PYROX. In white print Magictape finest quality recording tape. Side of box in white print Magictape sound recording tape (printed on 3 sides). Bottom of box in black print, PYROX/ Magictape/ The ultrain sound recording tape/Suitable for all Tape recorders/This reel contains. supplies available from PYROX LTD 14-36 Queensberry St, Melbourne and at Sydney Spool, Paper adhered to spool with cello tape. Hand written in blue biro Prime Minister R.G.Menzies "Legacy Week' 1960 speech, legacy week, legacy promotion, robert menzies

This thank you card is from Thomas Rome (1873-1974) when he was celebrating his 100th birthday in 1973. Thomas Rome came to Warrnambool from Beechworth to work with John Younger in his Warrnambool store in 1888. He worked there for 17 years before opening his boot and shoe shop at 115 Liebig Street in 1907, retiring in 1962. Thomas Rome is remembered today not only for his long life and prominent Liebig Street business but also because of the sound recordings he made in 1896-7 at the Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition. With an Edison phonograph machine he made sound recordings of local artists and these are regarded as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, surviving sound recordings made in Australia. This card with its envelope is of interest as it reminds us of the long life of a prominent Warrnambool identity of the late 19th century and the first 70 years of the 20th century. The card has T. J. Rome’s signature. Mrs Vera Giles was the recipient of the card a long-serving member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and, like Tommy Rome, a person who reached her 100th year and beyond. This is a small piece of white lightweight card folded into two to make a card. Inside is a handwritten and printed message from Tommy Rome on the occasion of his 100th birthday The envelope bears the post mark 18th September 1973 and is addressed to Mrs Giles. Envelope: ‘Mrs Giles, 3 Cyma Street, Warrnambool, Vic. 3280, a seven cent stamp and a handwritten note – ‘Tom Rome, ‘thank you’ 100th b’day’. Card: ‘Murweh’, 203 Liebig Street, Warrnambool 3280 Dear Mrs Giles I would like to express my appreciation of your kind message which I received on my 100th birthday. The good wishes of so many have given me happiness and I ask you to accept my warm thanks, With kind regards, Yours sincerely, T.J.Rome thomas rome, murweh, warrnambool history, vera giles warrnambool

The label on the tape reel says '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' in pencil. It is likely that it is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony was usually broadcast on the ABC for students that could not attend. The inscription 'The story of the Yarra' is to be confirmed when tape found again as it doesn't appear on the Media image. TBC.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.Square cardboard box, front with black with red and white print. Rear, white background with black print. Clear plastic spool with magnetic tape.Box, Pyrox in red print. Special sound recording tape for highest frequency response. Black Magic Tape. The latest and best Recording Tape, in white print. Rear of Box, Pyrox, Black- Magic-Tape, the ultra in sound recording tape, suitable for all tape recorders, this reel contains:- Supplies available from Pyrox Ltd., 14-36 Queensberry St., Melbourne and at Sydney, in black print. Spool, clear plastic, VP785 in white ink. '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' hand written in pencil on white sticker.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Chicago Federal Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1958-1974. (Architect: Mies van der Rohe.)Made in Australia / 13 / JUL 69M2 / Encircled 15 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Construction of Roman House on right, Barbican Centre, London, England, 1965-76. (Architects: Chamberlin Powell & Bon.)Made in Australia / 20 / JUL 69M2 / Encircled 34 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Thamesmead Estate, London, EnglandMade in Australia / 8 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Crysler building in the distance, New York, New York, USAMade in Australia / 7 / JUL69M2 / Encircled 20 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Interior of the Ford Foundation (1967) New York City, New York, USA. (Architects: Kevin Roche & John Dinkeloo.)Made in Australia / 3 / JUL 69M2 / Encircled 21 (Handwritten) / Encircled 24 (Handwritten-Cancelled)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Construction of Barbican Centre, London, England, 1965-76. (Architects: Chamberlin Powell & Bon.)Made in Australia / 17 / JUL 69M2 / Encircled 27 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Honolulu, Hawaii, USAMade in Australia / 36 / JUL 69M6hawaii, slide

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Honolulu, Hawaii, USAMade in Australia / 33 / JUL 69M6slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Honolulu, Hawaii, USAMade in Australia / 1 / JUL 69M6slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to the USA and Britain for several weeks. He attended the opening of the new Australian Chancery in Washington DC, where he had designed an innovative exhibition with cylindrical display cases and sound recordings.Colour slide in a mount. Honolulu, Hawaii, USAMade in Australia / 25 / JUL 69M6slide, robin boyd