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.Black and white photograph of Robin Vanser with fellow performers in Sydney, 1965. The other performers are identified as Johnny Rae, Alan Turnbull, Dinah Lee, and Ray Gallagher."Johnny Rae, Alan Turnbull, Dinah Lee, Ray Gallagher (Band leader)performing arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, johnny rae, alan turnbull, dinah lee, ray gallagher

Membership certificate of the Australian Photographic Society of George Rogers, one of the three sons of Dorothy Rogers.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the Rogers family, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by John Rogers in 2015. George Rogers, to whom the certificate was issued, photographed the houses described in his mother's ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A Certificate of Membership of the Australian Photographic Society issued to G.H. Rogers in 1965. The membership dated from the previous year. The certificate is signed by the then President; Vice President and Secretaryaustralian photographic society, dorothy rogers, george rogers

The Girl Guides had a camp at Barree in January 1965 and wore this scarf. Historical: Girl Guides was a popular club for girls in the 1960s. Wilma Davies was a leader in the Kiewa Valley group and in Victoria. Blue-green cotton triangular neck tie with a brown kangaroo ironed on. Underneath the kangaroo in red: "Wilowie" / Barree Camp / Jan. 1965.Tie has been machine stitched on the 2 shorter sides to form a small hem."Willowie" / Barree camp / Jan. 1965girl guides, uniform, wilma davies, barree camp, association, community

Framed colour photograph of wooden airframe hanger. Three mechanics and equipment can be seenairframe Hanger - bien Hoa 1965photograph, airframe hanger, bien hoa

Photo collage of Soldiers during their two to four week training by 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit before posting to an Infantry Battalion1st australian reinforcement unit, photograph

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.Colour publicity photograph of Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) taken while performing in Sydney in 1965 by the photographer Greg Desmond, Ray Leighton Associates.robin vanser, perfoming arts - australia - 1960s, greg desmond (photographer), ray leighton associates - sydney - new south wales - australia (photographers)

Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 8 Shire of Eltham Retrospective Exhibition 1993: An exhibition of the major acquisitions since 1984 held in the Eltham Community Centre. Opens with a performance of a female quartet performing “Don’t break my heart” (no credit) followed by the opening address (20 min) by Dr Dagmar Eichberger, Senior Lecturer, Department, Department of Fine Arts, University of Melbourne followed by Shire President, Cr. Mary Grant with thanks to the Eltham Arts Council. Reference to the Eltham Art Award – speech dubbed over with scenes of people mingling around the exhibition space in the Eltham Community Centre and a still of an unidentified painting then cutting back to Cr. Grant. (No credits)VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:28:38; 333MBshire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, eltham shire council, eltham, dr dagmar eichberger, cr. mary grant, eltham arts council, eltham art award, eltham community centre

Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 9 This video is of the opening of the new Eltham Library on May 22nd, 1994. It features an introductory look at the new library with the assembled guests with music performed by Eltham High School. A welcome speech is given by Shire President, Cr Pamela Sladden followed by the Hon. Peter Staples, Member for Jagga Jagga. Cr. Robert J. (Bob) Manuell, Chairperson, Eltham Library Redevelopment Special Committee then gives a sometimes humourous analogy of the history of the project's development from conception to delivery with reference to the Year of the International Family (1994). At the end of the speeches there are scenes of guests looking over the library followed by scenes of the Shire President's picnic.VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:28:35; 333MBshire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, eltham shire council, eltham, panther place, eltham library, eltham high school, cr pamela sladden, hon. peter staples, eltham library redevelopment special committee, year of the international family, shire president's picnic, jagga jagga, cr. bob manuell

Black and white photo of Official Opening of Schwerkolt Cottage,1965. Standing outside Catering Marquee is Glyn France of Ford Catering Co., Father of Barbara Rogalski, Society Member.france, glyn, rogalski, barbara, schwerkolt cottage

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.Black and white publicity photograph of Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) taken while performing in Sydney in 1965 by the photographer Greg Desmond, Ray Leighton Associates.PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG DESMOND RAY LEIGHTON ASSOCIATES 278294-272231robin vanser, perfoming arts - australia - 1960s, greg desmond (photographer), ray leighton associates - sydney - new south wales - australia (photographers)

Black and white photograph of students standing and seated in front of a brick wall. These students graduated with a Diploma of Horticulture in 1968. Names written in ink on students' pictures and, "Dip I 1965."students, diploma of horticulture, 1968, student group

Black and white photo of Collingwood Technical School 1965 Soccer team.collingwood technical school, students, teams, nmit

1965 amended version of the Constitution of the Greensborough Football Club. Date of amendment 10/11/1965.Outlines the 'objects' of the club and rules relating to the running of the Greensborough Football Club.Grey paper cover. 5 pages.greensborough football club, constitution

Handwritten pupil register. Cover printed with the title "Pupils' Register. State Primary School. School No." followed by a space for the school number and name to be written in. The remainder of this cover contains printed directions to aid the entry of information about pupil enrollments.Written in ink on top right of the cover: "3518-3667" Written in pencil below the name of the school: "1962-1965"teacher records, rutherglen, state primary school, pupils, students, school reports, rutherglen state primary school no 522

Black and white photograph of a lady wearing knee length dress and hat, with young boy wearing shorts and shirt, standing outside a church building."Ross and Grandma 1965 Linton Church of England".st paul's church of england linton

Written on rear of backing sheet: "Start of widening Wantirna Road bridge, 1965.

Typed below photograph, "Wantirna Road railway bridge. Widening underpass - 1965".

Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 2 This video was produced for the Shire of Eltham in response to the 1985 Victorian Local Government Commission Report titled ‘The Restructure of Local Government in Victoria – Principles and Program’ (the Morris review). The recommendation was to amalgamate the Shires of Eltham and Diamond Valley, something that Eltham Council did not support as being appropriate for the shire or compatible with the 'Spirit of Eltham'. The video features Shire President, Cr. Mary Grant talking with the Hon. Pauline Toner MP and Max McDonald MP. Eltham Shire CEO Rodney Roschellor presents an alternate proposal for a shire merging more aligned to the 'Spirit of Eltham'.Also featured are Eltham icons such as the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge, Montsalvat, Eltham Community Centre along with mudbrick making, artist Matcham Skipper, the Green Wedge and St Andrews Market. Other commentary is provided by locals Judy Wadham and Lester Eaton.VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:10:56; 73MBcouncil amalgamation, cr. mary grant, eltham community centre, eltham railway trestle bridge, eltham shire council, green wedge, judy wadham, lester eaton, matcham skipper, max mcdonald, montsalvat, morris review, mudbrick construction, pauline toner, rodney roscholler, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham, spirit of eltham, st andrews market, video recording, shire of eltham archives

Written on back of photograph, "Wantirna Road railway bridge. Preparing to widen underpass - 1965".

Black and white photograph of Preston Technical College (Girls School) Form Captains of 1965preston technical college, preston girls technical school, students, form captains, nmit

Annual report of the Heidelberg Golf Club. Includes annual report, balance sheet and accounts to 31/01/1965. Annual General Meeting held 12/03/1965.Annual reports found in this collection begin in 1933-34.24 page document. Typed text and black and white photographs. Bound in red card cover annual reports, financial reports

Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1965 Let Stalk Strine, Principal's Page, Diplomas Conferred 1965, Prizes Presented, Ne Pas Classique, "Camping Daze", "The Civilising Influences of Mining", Jigging in Beds, The Srurrile, Man's Neurotic Flaw, Philosophy of Games, The Sporting Pages, School Council, Members of Staff, Roll Call 1965White soft cover with black drawings on front cover, 92 pages including advertisements.ballarat school of mines students' magazine 1965, staff, sports, trevor barnett, gary bunn, roger donaldson, fred evans, ralph fenney, greg hunter, jon mcdonald, malcolm park, geoff pollard, gary roberts, peter smith, john thorne, ian weybury, ratnam nachiappan, michael chung, wayne johnson, e. j. barker, thessalie hannah, noel hooper, david bell, shane carroll, peter thomas johnson, joseph leung chi kin, ronald charles miller, noel william nugent, poh teck chye, robert james strickland, john richard davis, william ralph clarke, gordon alexander johnson, leo gerard rawlings, kevin anthony sculley, garry james titheridge, daniel yung kwan yiu, robert stephen coutts, noel keith hart, michael hutchison, anne veronica moorhouse, douglas alan monro, william robert netherway, antoinette christina walta, david martin pollard, bernard bryan, john edward kavanagh, robert george sampson, pun vun tat, john william jolly, suresh chand, kevin thomas brady, r. h. pyke, helen herde, nick wolff, hencer spocking, john costa, c. n. antonio, j. f. hollioake, j. f. sullivan, k. j. delany, g. w. mcinnes, g. s. hunter, ting pang chew, b. j. keeble, richard chong, ng see yong, goh men tien, r. g. elshaug, b. r. wilson, j. dow, p. donaldson, g. mang, k. kelly, j. gudgeon, j. iredake, c. singleton

Thirteen paragraphs describing the role of MPs. Two boxes showing honors and awards.Two colour photos - Gold corps badge .Provost arm band and coloured photoraph of CPL Archbold with Viet Cong Suspect POW camp Nui Dat.1968.Australian Military Police in Vietnam May 1965 -1972.poster, information board, military police, cpl archbold, prisoner of war, nui dat

A framed original coloured painting by Norman G. Crew '92 of HMAS Sydney out at sea. .H.M.A.S. Sydney Vung-Tau Ferry 1965-1973hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, cerberus collection

Rose Series post card # P.69 .The Sassafras - Olinda Road showing giant Eucalypts. The two men in the photograph most probably worked for The Rose Series Post card company. They often appear in photographs - probably to give perspective.Copy of Rose Series post card P. 69 showing two men standing alongside giant trees on the Olinda-Sassafras Road.On front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 69 GIANT EUCALYPTS, OLINDA-SASSAFRAS ROAD, VICTORIA.sassafras, olinda, sassafras-olinda road, olinda-sassafras road, rose series, post cards, eucalypts, road