This sputum flask was used to help prevent the spread of disease especially by tuberculosis patients, through people spitting in public. They became know as a Blue Henry. They are made of Cobalt Glass, hence blue.These flasks were in wide use opera a period of about 50 years, and manufactured by many different manufacturersBlue Glass labelled Mignon. Large metal cap one end with spout inside glass beneath cap. Small metal cap at other end. Oval in shape."Mignon" both on large metal cap and on glasscobalt blue sputum flasks

Discusses the state of art and culture in Australia, in particular the artists, the art boom, art appreciation and cultural maturity. Beginnings of Australia's own sense of direction in the arts and moving to an Australian identity rather than relying on overseas influencesTypewritten, quarto, (carbon copy), 7 pages. (Two copies)art, culture, artists, painters, australia, australiana, australian identity, sydney opera house, robin boyd, manuscript

Handwritten draft for a speech, date uncertain. Considers the question of Australian identity: whether it exists, what can be done to foster it in the arts, design and culture as a whole. Boyd argues that the only route to a distinctive Australian identity is to develop and foster new ideas rather than taking cultural cues Britain or America.Handwritten, quarto, 3 pagessydney opera house, australian identity, australian culture, robin boyd, manuscript

This text summarises the differences in architecture and proposes, unlike in other art forms, that architecture has a mainstream which has consistency in it, yet is also ever changing. The term 'modern architecture' is becoming suspect and obsolete. Visual art is inevitably involved with social evolution. It discusses utilitarian and creative architecture. Boyd proposes architecture is between science and art, and that architecture by itself means the architecture of this age.Typewritten, quarto, 11 pages (Note: Mentions the 1960s, possibly implying it was written late 1960s-1970/1971)modern architecture, social evolution, utilitarian architecture, creative architecture, mcluhan era, glutternberg era, henry russell hitchcock, paul rudolph, philip johnson, kenzo tange, archigram, sydney opera house, reston, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd discusses Australia and New Zealand's search for their own 'modern' architectural style. Boyd points out the influence of the natural landscape that affects these designs and architectural decisions. In addition, he argues that the search for 'modern' architecture isn't rushed due to the need of respecting the natural landscape of both Australia and New ZealandOriginal manuscript of an article 'Australia in seclusion’ published in Journal of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, Vol. 34, September 1967, pp.270-275.Typewritten (c copy), foolscap, 21 pages (two copies of page 9)walter burley griffin, harold desbrowe annear, robert haddon, seabrook and fildes, roy grounds, geoffrey mewton, edward f. billson, best overent (overend), modern architecture, sydney opera house, ian mckay's c/b/ alexander presbyterian agriculture college, ernest kump, sydney school, california, robin boyd, manuscript

Discussion of the history of the 'glass box', i.e. the glazed curtain wall skyscraper and its appearance and demise in Australia. Also discusses the phenomenon of multi-storey car parks, and RMIT student designs for Victoria Market.Published as "Death notice: The End of the Glass Box/Birth Notice: A New 3-D Style for a City" in 'The Australian' on 13/11/1965.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 8 pagesaustralia square, bates, smart & mccutcheon, john a la gerche, walter gropius, ici house, mcconnel, smith and johnson, harry seidler, sydney opera house, un secretariat, bogle and banfield, peter mcintyre, robin boyd, manuscript

Eltham was a creative hub during the twentieth century, attracting innovative visual artists, architects, writers and film makers to collaborate, forging lifelong friendships and artistic legacies. Skipper produced this bronze sculpture of friend, Composer George Dreyfus for the then Shire of Eltham Art Award. Matcham Skipper (b.1921 NZ - d. 2011 Melb.) was a renowned local sculptor, jeweller and builder and an accomplished teacher, designer, ironworker, and photographer. His work is held by many museums and public collections in Australia and overseas. He was a long term resident of Montsalvat in Eltham with his family deeply involved in the building and evolution of this artists colony, which was the vision of architect and painter Justus Jorgensen. George Dreyfus (b.1928 Germany - arrived 1939 Aus) is an Australian contemporary classical, film and television composer. He has composed numerous film and television scores, including Tim Burstall's 'The Adventures of Sebastian the Fox' (1963), 'A Steam Train Passes' (1974), 'Rush' (1974), 'Dimboola' (1979) and 'The Fringe Dwellers' (1986). It was the score for 'Rush' which brought him wider recognition. He has written four operas, two symphonies, chamber music and film scores spanning five decades. Dreyfus is well known for having worked with the late director, writer and producer Tim Burstall, a key figure in Australian postwar cinema and local who lived in Eltham. Burstall was instrumental in rebuilding the Australian film industry in the 60s, creating groundbreaking Australian films including 'Stork' and 'Alvin Purple'. Figurative bronze bust of well known Australian composer George Dreyfus. He is wearing a shirt underneath a sweater. His left arm/hand is placed over his chest. His eyes are half closed as if immersed in the music. A green patina can be seen in areas on the sculpture. Signature and date cast (incised with tool) onto the back shoulder blade: 'MATCHAM SKIPPER 1987'ek prac 2015, montsalvat, eltham, george dreyfus, matcham skipper, bronze, bust, tim burstall, sculpture, rush

2 pages from Magazine. Coloured photographs of The Mikado, with large red writing "The Mikado"THE MIKADO Nanki-Poo - Kanen Breen Katisha - Jacqueline Darkthe mikado, musical theatre, jacqueline dark, opera australia, oa, mezzo soprano, singing, opera

A program on A4 white paper with black text of 8 pages with a sketch of a grand piano on coverALL ABOUT MUSIC Presents A CONCERT TO REMEMBER Directed by John Dingle An afternoon of exceptional entertainment featuring vocal music from Don Giovanni, Carmen, Rent, Porgy & Bess, West Side Story, Jekyll & Hyde and more!concert, musical, jacqueline dark, andrew dark, singers, singing, music, opera

Made in Ballarat The latest in a series of events including recitals and masterclasses. Patron David Hobson, this program was devised by Graeme Vendy. President of the Arts Foundation Val Sarah.3 pages cover with image of hands playing violin, the program, and insert on blue paper with programme of musical items.Orchestral MASTERCLASS 21st June 2008 ... etc MADE IN BALLARAT Concert 2.30pm 22nd June 2008 The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra - Conductor Benjamin Northey With - David Hobson, Roger Lemke, Jacqueline Dark Accompanist - Wendy Rechenberg ... etc.orchestral, made in ballarat, 2008, the ballarat symphony orchestra, benjamin northey, david hobson, roger lemke, jacqueline dark, wendy rechenberg, opera, singing, singer, orchestra, ballarat

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Mr Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) at their marriage in 1910. Sutton became Director of the University Conservatorium, was deeply involved in the musical life of Melbourne and managed concert parties travelling to country towns. Jessie was a soloist, singing, in the early days, at the concerts with visiting and local artists, such as flautist John Amadio. They made their home at ‘Strathmore’, 75 Victoria Crescent, Mont Albert. The donor was their daughter, Winifred Jean Crow.A black and white photograph of a couple dressed in their wedding attire. The bride (standing) is wearing a floor length dress and veil. She has flowers in her hair and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The groom (seated) is wearing a coat, with a waistcoat and tie and is carrying a top hat.(mr) joseph sutton crow, (mrs) jessie crow, (miss) jessie temby, conservatorium of music, house names, victoria crescent, mont albert, (mr) john amadio, 'strathmore', opera singer, (miss) winifred jessie temby, (mrs) winifred jessie crow

Ill, maps, p.22.non-fictionAn account of the air war in the Tunisian campaignworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operaations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa

Used by Mrs. H.N. Lord in the 1920's.Mother of pearl in velvet drawstring bag."E.M. Sebire". Wandin, 1920opera glasses

p.288.fictionA beautiful girl is found murdered in Sydney's Opera House. Four men are possibly involved. Scobie Malone will solve it, it the politicians will let him.fiction - australia, crime fiction - new south wales

In 1971, while U.S. ground forces were prohibited from crossing the Loatian border, a South Vietnamese Army corps, with U.S. air support, launced the largest airmobile operaion in the history of warfare, Lam Son 719.operation lam son 719 (1971, history -- asia -- southeast asia, ho chi minh trail, president nixon, operation lam son 719, us forces, north vietnam army, tchepone in loas