The band performed at the 1932 "Back To" and at the Anzac Day March in Melbourne. Tatura Fire Brigade Band 1932.|Including Eddie Lockwood; Alf Whelpdale; George Cuthberton; Bert Battye; Ron Chapman; Les Seabourne; Billy Mortimer; Paddy Harford; Neil Hunter;Ed Mitchell; Mark Pritchard; Wal Reddie; John Dixon; Jim Harford; Gawne; Frank Pritchard; Ray Davies; Charlie Hunter.photograph, people

Jean Davies born c.1910 in Tatura, daughter of Hill, editor of the local newspaper. Photo taken c.2002.

Small steel plaque with black text."PRSENNTED BY THE THISTLE PLAYERS IN MEMORY OF THEIR FRIEND AND PRESIDENT GORDON MCGREGOR DAVIES MARCH, 1958"gordon mcgregor davies, glen iris presbyterian church, the thistle players

This artwork was purchased by Patricia Davies (previously Boyd). Nine frames of boats on the sea in blues and brown tones. Signed and dated DOROTHY BRAUND '74 in lower right.dorothy braund, patricia boyd, robin boyd, walsh st artwork, ohm2022, ohm2022_36

The two Thonet black bar stools were purchased by Patricia and John Davies at the same time as the new black Thonet dining chairs, to replace the worn blond wood Thonet dining chairs that Patricia and Robin owned. (The wicker seats have been repaired more recently.)Set of two bar stools with black legs and circular seat covered in wicker.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

Robin and Patricia Boyd had blond wood Thonet dining chairs in their Camberwell home and Walsh Street home. These were replaced with nine black Thonet dining chairs (one a carver with arms) by Patricia and John Davies - they also purchased two bar stools at the same time. The set of nine dining chairs are currently stored offsite. The current chairs (no carvers) at 290 Walsh St were arranged by Rowlands Catering circa 2009.Set of black frame Thonet chairs, wicker seat chairs and a single carver with arms.Thonetwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd

Robin and Patricia Boyd had blond wood Thonet dining chairs in their Camberwell home and Walsh St home. These were replaced with nine black Thonet dining chairs (one a carver with arms) by Patricia and John Davies - they also purchased two bar stools at the same time. The set of nine dining chairs are currently stored offsite. The current chairs (no carvers) at 290 Walsh St were arranged by Rowlands Catering circa 2009.Set of black frame, wicker seatsThonetwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd

This small suitcase belonged to Patricia Boyd. Several documents, such as 'Robin Boyd's 'University of the Air' scripts (items D184-D193) were found in this suitcase.Brown vinyl with synthetic lining with tapering rounded shape.Tag written in Robin Boyd Boyd's handwriting: Mrs Robin Boyd, Melbourne, Australia P.A.A.patricia boyd, patricia davies, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_28

This collection of souvenir matchboxes from various hotels/restaurants from around the world are contained in a small basket (item F120). Many of these are from 1980s and onwards, and must have been collected by Patricia Boyd/Davies. It is unknown whether some of these are from the period before 1971.Collection of 49 matchboxes from restaurants and hotels around the world.walsh st miscellaneous, matchbox, match box

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

Patricia Boyd was on the Board of the Australia Opera for several years. The Walsh St house holds a significant collection of opera recordings. 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 and the medals associated with this honour (items D502 and F126 respectively).opera, patricia boyd, patricia davies, robin boyd

This envelope contained Heritage 200 Program and Application to Patricia Boyd-Davies (item D349).Baillieu Knight Frank envelopeHeritage 200 Application Bicentennial in handwriting

This envelope contained material about Joan Sutherland from Hector Crawford (items D481-1-D481.3).Envelope (addressed to Mr Davies and crossed out)Joan Sutherland in handwriting

This folder was empty.Travel folder, Compass travelD.P.D (Dorothea Patricia Davies initials)

This folder contained some documentsRed soft plastic, clear coverMrs Patricia Davies The Australian Opera Board of Directors Meeting 21/2/86

Patricia Boyd was on the Board of the Australia Opera for several years. The Walsh St house holds a significant collection of opera recordings. 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 and the medals associated with this honour (items D502 and F126 respectively).Black hard plastic 2-ring binderMrs Patricia Davies Board Meeting 12/4/84 The Australian Opera

Sender BA in HawthornCardboard roll addressed to Mrs John Davies

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketTo John Davies of Melbourne Murray Bail Canberra 9/2/81walsh st library

MenuMenu for Dame Joan's Farewell supper at the Regent of Sydney, October 1990 - Addressed to Mr John Davies, AO. Additionally, two sheets of paper with names and addresses handwritten.walsh st library

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by John Davies inside front coverwalsh st library

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketBaillieu Knight Frank Fridge Calendar and a postcard from Susie and her partner (A.) to Mrs. J. Davieswalsh st library

SoftcoverTwo newspaper clippings (i) Jam factory redevelopment (ii) Guardian May 3, 1971 on Long-lost Caravaggio painting for sale. Envelope with Mrs P Davies typed on itwalsh st library

Article with photographs of the 1991 Melbourne Ball of the Capulets, held at Hyatt on Collins. Patricia Davies is photographed dancing with Alistair Jackson.Page 15.walsh st library

In 1988 Patricia Davies was awarded an AM (member of the order of Australia) by the Commonwealth of Australia. This booklet is a Guide to the wearing of the insignia. The page from the Gazette gives the details of the order of precedence of Honours and awards ceremony at Government Canberra on 10 June 1988.Ten page booklet. Inside is a photocopy from Gazette No S 163 Friday 10 June 1988.walsh st library

In 1988 Patricia Davies was awarded an AM (member of the order of Australia) by the Commonwealth of Australia. This booklet is about The Order of Australia. Gazette No S 160 Friday 10 June 1988, signed by Elizabeth R (The Queen) and The Prime Minister Bob Hawke is the bestowing of the Order.54 page booklet. Inside are two documents. (i) a photocopy from Gazette No S 160 Friday 10 June 1988, signed by Elizabeth R (The Queen) and The Prime Minister Bob Hawke. (ii) a photocopy from Gazette No S 163 Friday 10 June 1988.walsh st library