Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Pink sequinned taffeta, halter neck, full-length sheath, and a low back with two pink chiffon drops from back to floor. The dress was worn by Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) in live performances in the 1960s.performing arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, performance costumes, floor show dresses

This article announces the history of the Tower Hill Natural History Centre, designed by the late Robin Boyd, and its opening the next day Friday 19 October 1971.Robin Boyd's name underlined in pencilwalsh st library

The Flying Dogtor is a black and white cartoon series, consisting of line drawings, devised and written by Robin Boyd. He also created the initial drawings for all the characters. The Flying Dogtor series, consisting of 52 episodes, was devised and written by Robin Boyd between 1962-1964 (items D194-D241). They were produced by Crawford Productions and broadcast on Australian Television Network, which later became the Seven Network. Hector Crawford and Robin Boyd were friends.16mm black and white film with sound. Inside a circular metal canister with lid. Duration-5:31 Minutes the flying dogtor, hector crawford, crawfords, robin boyd

The Flying Dogtor is a black and white cartoon series, consisting of line drawings, devised and written by Robin Boyd. He also created the initial drawings for all the characters. The Flying Dogtor series, consisting of 52 episodes, was devised and written by Robin Boyd between 1962-1964 (items D194-D241). They were produced by Crawford Productions and broadcast on Australian Television Network, which later became the Seven Network. Hector Crawford and Robin Boyd were friends.16mm black and white film with sound. Inside a circular metal canister with lid. Duration-5:12 Minutes the flying dogtor, hector crawford, crawfords, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_5

The Flying Dogtor is a black and white cartoon series, consisting of line drawings, devised and written by Robin Boyd. He also created the initial drawings for all the characters. The Flying Dogtor series, consisting of 52 episodes, was devised and written by Robin Boyd between 1962-1964 (items D194-D241). They were produced by Crawford Productions and broadcast on Australian Television Network, which later became the Seven Network. Hector Crawford and Robin Boyd were friends. 16mm black and white film with sound. Inside a circular metal canister with lid. Duration-5:31 Minutes the flying dogtor, hector crawford, crawfords, robin boyd

Project: Flinders Vaults drawn by Robin Boyd of Romberg and Boyd.Booklet, 8 pages, with text and drawings (site plan. plan elevations, interior perspectives, external perspective).

“Living in Australia”, published in 1970, was a collaborative project by architect Robin Boyd and photographer Mark Strizic. It was the first book which documented the architecture and personal design ideas of Robin Boyd. Strizic contributed not just the majority of the black and white photographs but also the book’s stylish graphic designHardcover with three-quarter cover sleeveRBF Acquisition. Possible Proof Copy.robin boyd, architecture, domestic - australia, marc strizic, architecture - australia, walsh st library

“Living in Australia”, published in 1970, was a collaborative project by architect Robin Boyd and photographer Mark Strizic. It was the first book which documented the architecture and personal design ideas of Robin Boyd. Strizic contributed not just the majority of the black and white photographs but also the book’s stylish graphic designHardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition. Abebooks invoices and bookseller documents within. Discoloured spine.robin boyd, architecture, domestic - australia, marc strizic, architecture - australia, walsh st library

“Living in Australia”, published in 1970, was a collaborative project by architect Robin Boyd and photographer Mark Strizic. It was the first book which documented the architecture and personal design ideas of Robin Boyd. Strizic contributed not just the majority of the black and white photographs but also the book’s stylish graphic designHardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition.robin boyd, architecture, domestic - australia, marc strizic, architecture - australia, walsh st library

This folder contained a collection of clippings about Robin Boyd's legacy plus many other topics (items P1376.01-P1376.27).McPherson's Annual Report 1968-69At top handwritten ROBIN BOYD OCT 1971

This book focuses on the area's history and traces the development through settlement, adaptation and consolidation to the present. It discusses the history of early families, the railway, land boomers, churches and school. Robin da Costa, later Mrs Robin da Costa- Adams, came to live in Balwyn Road, Canterbury and joined the Canterbury History Group.Hardback book of 144 pages, indexed with multiple black and white photos.In Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Donated to Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre".(mr) james blackburn, meader's travellers' rest hotel, blackburn hotel, blackburn post office, blackburn railway station, blackburn pioneers, blackburn company, (mr) george augustus goodwin, (mr) thomas r b morton, blackburn brick works, st john's anglican church, blackburn methodist church, blackburn church of christ, blackburn presbyterian church, st thomas the apostle peace memorial church, seagoe common school, the courier blackburn, blackburn library, blackburn primary school, blackburn open-air school, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn college, blackburn kindergarten, newark grammar, blackburn hall, morton park, blackburn lake sanctuary, backhouse's dairy, blackburn lake, wandinong sanctuary, barelli bakehouse, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, 1st blackburn scouts troop, blackburn and district tree preservation society, hotels, (ms) robin da costa

This article is about a Survey documentary on ABC-TV coming up on 22 October 1971 on the life and times of Walter Burley Griffin. It includes impressions by architects including Robin Boyd who assesses his work.Robin Boyd's name underlined in pencilwalsh st library

Robin Boyd, a Fellow of RAIA since 1958, won the RAIA Gold medal in 1969 and then was elected Life Fellow the following year in 1970.Certificate from The Royal Australian Institute of Architects stating that Robin Boyd has been elected Life Fellow on 9th February 1970. It is signed by the President and Secretary. Certificate is registered No 5773. This is in a timber frame.The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This is to certify that Robin Gerard Penleigh Boyd of Melbourne, Victoria has been elected a Life Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, founded in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Nine (1929) as The Australian Institute of Architects, and incorporated in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty as Royal Australian Institute of Architects for the Advancement, Protection, and Elevation of Architecture. In Witness whereof the Common Seal has been hereunto affixed as required under the Articles of Association 9th February, 1970. Signed by president and Secretary. Registered No. 5773. The reverse has Dean's framing sticker. Handwritten No 7436/D.royal australian institute of architects, fellow, raia fellow, robin boyd

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. DVD of a performance by Sing Australia Canmberwell including a track featuring Robin Kelly singing Danny Boy.robin kelly, performing arts - victoria - australia, sing australia camberwell

Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. DVD of a performance by Sing Australia Canmberwell including a track featuring Robin Kelly singing Danny Boy.robin kelly, performing arts - victoria - australia, sing australia camberwell

This is Boyer lecture 5 of 'Artificial Australia' by Robin Boyd. 'Artificial Australia' consisted of five lectures given by Robin Boyd in 1967 on the Australian Broadcasting Commission radio. The lectures were (1) Creative Man in a Frontier Society, (2) The Architecture of Ideas, (3) Integrity in the Artificial Object, (4) The Environmental Arts in Australia. (5) The Australian Myth in the Modern World. Sanyo CDboyer lecture, artificial australia, robin boyd

Professor John Ely Burchard was the Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Science at MIT. He was on a 3 month visit to Australia in 1951 as a guest of the Commonwealth government to help draw up a program for the The National Library of Australia in Canberra. He was authority on architecture and libraries. Robin Boyd met Professor Burchard at that time. Boyd was appointed the Bemis Visiting Professor at MIST 1956-57. This booklet includes a blurb and photo of Robin Boyd as Bemis Visiting Professor 1956-57, p4.The booklet contains a biography and photograph of Robin Boyd. Three loose articles are included inside.Three article clippings inside: (1) The Shape of An Architecture by John Ely Burchard, from Architectural Record, May 1937. (2) "Get an Honest Bricklayer!" The Scientists Answer to Ruskin" by Albert Bush-Brown, noted as reprinted from the Journal of Aesthetic and Art Criticism, Vol 16 No 3, March 1958. "Highest regards" signed Burchard written on front cover. (3) The City on the Hill by John Ely Burchard, stamp dated March 2nd 1957 from Michigan Alumnus Quarterly with card on front "With the compliments of John E. Burchard".massachusetts institute of technology, john ely burchard, albert bush-brown, bemis, kay fisker, eduardo catalano, marvin e goody, walsh st library

Robin Boyd designed this coffee table. It is similar to those he designed for the John Batman Motel circa 1967.Victorian oak timber, 4 tapered legs (attached with metal plates to underside of table top), brass metal disc circular feet.john batman motel, walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

This table is a reproduction of the Robin Boyd designed table (item F036) from the 2017 Boyd Collection by furniture makers K5.Victorian oak timber, (untitled) cork top, 4 tapered legs.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

Robin Boyd received a letter from the Dennis family, the owners of Tarndwarncoort Homestead in July 1956 (see item D306).Colour slide in a mount. Tarndwarncoort, Warncoort, Victoria, AustraliaMount Made in Englandslide, robin boyd, tarndwarncoort, tardnie

Project: Timber Frame Studio for Mr Arthur Boyd: Murrumbeena, two drawings, plan and section. drawn by Robin Boyd.Working Drawing, Blueprint

This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'. It has a local aspect looking at what Boyd says about Canberra.Article on page 2Handwritten in blue pen top right 'for Robin Boyd'.australian ugliness, griffin, overall, national capital development, featurism, walsh st library

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. SingaporeMade in Australia / 32 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Neptune Orient Lines office, SingaporeMade in Australia / 26 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore (Architect: Alfred Wong). Made in Australia / 35 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore. (Architect: Alfred Wong)Made in Australia / 36 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore. (Architect: Alfred Wong)Made in Australia / 37 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, possibly SingaporeMade in Australia / 31 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) building, 77 Robinson Rd, Singapore, 1969 (demolished 1994)Made in Australia / 25 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd