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. Audio recording of performances Egyptian Follies at the Melbourne Jazz Club, including the singer Robin Kellyl.robin kelly, performing arts - victoria - australia, melbourne jazz club

Neoprene wrap around stubby holder. Photo of Princess Margaret Rose Cave on front, yellow lettering; velcro fastening.Front: 'PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE CAVE VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'souvenir, princess margaret rose caves, stubby holder, contemporary collection

Pen, boxed, biro, maroon with gold trims, gold lettering and gold Glenelg Shire logo on cap.Front: 'Glenelg Shire Council Victoria, Australia' - goldglenelg shire council souvenir, pen

A one page typed letter, dated 18/02/1974, from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the owner of the building at 2 Selwyn Street Elsternwick, the former Metropolitan Fire Brigade building, stating that the National Trust has recorded the building.joseph j webster pty ltd, fire stations, brick, architectural features, metropolitan fire brigade, selwyn street, elsternwick, companies, national trust of australia (victoria)

A copy of a one page typed letter from Ian Pausacker of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the Manager of the Planning Section of the City of Glen Eira, dated 08/02/2002, informing the Manager that Fooks House at 32 Howitt Road, Caulfield north has been classified by the National Trust.city of glen eira, fooks house, howitt road, caulfield north, heritage studies, the national trust of australia (victoria), historic buildings

Bumper sticker, full colour images of tram, lighthouse, whale tail - Portland Victoria Australia.car sticker, automobile accessory, souvenir, contemporary collecting

A POSTCARD SHOWING A STREET SCAPE IMAGE OF 53 KERFORD ROAD, ALBERT PARK, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAlocal history, greeting card

Historic heritage values. Built structures and above-ground relics and features - New Works (Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia). Prepared for Gippsland Ports.history, historic sites