The notes detail contents of attachments (items D481.2 and D481.3). The letter notes that Joan Sutherland still worked as a secretary until she entered Mobil Quest, despite having sung quite a lot in Sydney. Hector Crawford was the conductor of the Australian Symphony Orchestra and Director of the Quest.hector crawford, joan sutherland, mobil quest, robin boyd

A letter from Hector Crawford to Robin Boyd regarding amendments to The Flying Dogtor scripts, episodes 19-23.Typewritten, one page

Letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, regarding the prospect of selling ‘The Flying Dogtor’ to HSV 7.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions

Letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, regarding Robin Boyd's fees for 'The Flying Dogtor', and reply by Robin Boyd (20 September 1963).The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, one page.Crawford has added a PS in pen. Robin Boyd has drafted a handwritten reply on the side in pencil. Typewritten carbon copy (foolscap) reply attached.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions

Letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, advising Robin Boyd of the ABC’s decision not to purchase ‘Ginger Meggs’ series. The ABC's letter (25 May 1964) is attached.Crawford Productions and Robin Boyd also explored ideas for other television productions, besides the successful 'The Flying Dogtor" series.Typewritten, quarto, 2 pagesginger meggs, cartoon strip, jimmy bancks, robin boyd, crawford productions

Cover letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, with copies of letter to TCN 9 and letter from Australian Consolidated Press regarding television rights to "Ginger Meggs".Crawford Productions and Robin Boyd also explored ideas for other television productions, besides the successful 'The Flying Dogtor" series.Typewritten, quarto, 3 pages plus note.ginger meggs, cartoon strip, jimmy bancks, robin boyd, crawford productions

Letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, and attached document provides information regarding 1963 radio survey figures (ratings) gauging relative popularity of stations in Australian cities.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, one page letter. Attached document is 7 foolscap, typed pages.radio survey data, radio ratings, the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions

A letter from Hector Crawford to Robin Boyd regarding purchase of The Flying Dogtor scripts by country stations. Attached is a letter (dated 11 Feb 1964) from R. A. Marshall, Executive Officer of Australian Television Facilities, regarding the negotiations.Typewritten, 2 pages

Letter regarding ‘The Flying Dogtor’ production cost increases and delayed payments to Robin Boyd. Attached is a letter (4 May 1964) from Fremantle International about overseas distribution and an episode cost schedule. The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, 2 page letter, with 2 page quarto attachment and foolscap typed page.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions

There are three parts: (i) A letter from Hector Crawford to Robin Boyd (8 December 1959) confirming agreement regarding production rights, profits and use of Robin Boyd's invention of the 'Sound Illustrator', plus a letter from Clement Hack and Co (Patent Attorneys) to Hector Crawford (10 December 1959), confirming lodgment of Patent Application for ‘Sound Illustrator’ in the joint names of Robin Boyd and Hector Crawford Productions. (ii) a document 'Specification of Patent Application' (7 December 1959) provides a detailed description of its operation (five pages).The invention is an "apparatus for producing synchronised audio-visual effects" (iii) Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's son, has provided an explanatory illustration of the apparatus. The South Illustrator was designed by Robin Boyd for the presentation of The Flying Dogtor television series.Typewritten, foolscap, 5 pages includes covers, plus additional explanation of apparatus.The letter (i) is countersigned 'Confirmed Dec 9, R.' in Robin Boyd's handwriting.hector crawford, the flying dogtor

A letter from Hector Crawford, Managing Director of Crawford Productions, asking for Robin Boyd's ideas on the development of a series of programmes titled 'Export Action' to be produced for the Department of Trade.Crawford Productions and Robin Boyd also explored ideas for other television productions, besides the successful 'The Flying Dogtor" series.export action, department of trade, robin boyd, crawford productions

Letter of confirmation, from New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, of purchase of 39 episodes of ‘The Flying Dogtor’ and increasing purchase to 52 episodes.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, 2 pages + "with compliments" note cardthe flying dogtor, crawfords, new zealand broadcasting corporation

This letter is about overseas representation for The Flying Dogtor. It describes the program as follows: The Flying Dogtor looks after bush animals in the similar manner as The Flying Doctor looks after humans. The Flying Dogtor is the hero and Carson Carpetbag is the villain.The Flying Dogtor series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964.Typewritten, one page

This letter asks Crawford to arrange a contract for CTC-7 Canberra for 52 episodes of 'The Flying Dogtor'.Carbon copy plus a with Compliments card from Crawford Productions.

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

Advertisement for Music for the People concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 1 July 1945 in support of the Melbourne Conservatorium's jubilee celebrations. Conductor Hector Crawford. The Melbourne Conservatorium opened in 1894 in rented rooms opposite the Carlton Gardens and had 150 students by 1899. Dame Nellie Melba laid the foundation stone for a permanent conservatorium building on the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus in 1909, and the building was opened in 1913. A north wing was added in 1926-27 and a new south wing was completed in 1935.Cream coloured card poster printed in red and dark bluest kilda town hall, melbourne conservatorium symphony orchestra, st kilda symphony concerts, hector crawford

Poster advertising "Music for the People" Sunday, March 5 (1953?) featuring images of Margaret Nisbett, Soprano, Hector Crawford Conductor of the Australian Symphony Orchestra and Gordon Boyd Baritone. Part of the Music for the People event during the Begonia Festival. Would have been displayed in an internal tramcar advert rack. Has been recycled by the SEC Ballarat depot to display a dyeline print of a1969 tram fare schedule glued to the rear with possibly another earlier version underneath. See Reg Item 7471 for a 1955? version. Demonstrates how posters to advertise Begonia Festival events were printed and then recycled by the SEC depot Ballarat for other purposes.Poster printed on cardboard "Music for the People" during a Ballarat Begonia Festival. The poster has been trimmed on the right hand side and a 1969 tram fare schedule glued to the rear. Cut to fit in a tramcar internal advertisement rack.fares, trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, begonia festival, hector crawford, gordon boyd, margaret nisbett, music for the people

Geoffrey Ingram worked on the Australian Arts Enquiry in 1959, and became the founding administrator of the Australian Ballet, 1963-1965. A letter was sent in 1959 to influential people actively engaged in or professionally associated with the creative and interpretative arts. It recommended that a request be made to the Federal Government for a commission of enquiry into the state of the arts and letters in Australia. This letter was signed by Eric Westbrook, Robin Boyd, Hector Crawford and Andrew Fabinyi. This is a summary of excerpts from responses, including those from Arthur Boyd, Peter McIntyre, Mary Gilmore, Patrick White, Frank Dalby Davison and Katharine S. Prichard.Typewritten, foolscap, pagesgeoffrey ingram, eric westbrook, robin boyd, hector crawford, andrew fabinyi, arts enquiry

Music for the People Sunday 3 February 1946, 3:15 PM Memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Mr McCutchan / McLean and Mr Mazoletti. Memo dated 30 January 1946. Letter to Hector Crawford regarding signage on trams advertising the concert.Notations written in red pencil on memos and letter.trams, tramways, events, hanna st depot, malvern depot, botanical gardens

This story explains Vivian Stratham's ongoing mistrust of the Japanese people and her concerns that the television drama being made about her her war service and time as a POW may be sensationalist as the production company making the film was not of her choosing.A newspaper clipping from a larger page with three columns of text with a black and white photo of the same woman on either side. In the left photo the woman has her hand on her chin and looks concerned, while in the right photo she is smiling.ww2, wwll, vivien stratham, vivian bullwinkel, banka island, singapore, roadshow, mike willesee, rachel ward, hector crawford productions, bicentenary

Document. A programme of 'The Student Prince,' featuring The Australian Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Hector Crawford. It was performed at the Botanic Gardens Sunday, February 11th, at Bendigo, February 18th and Ballarat February on the 25th. Year unknown.Lydia Chancellorperforming arts, music, operettas, lydia chancellor, operettas, musicals, music

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

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketInserted in front cover: letter addressed to Robin Boyd from Hector Crawford of Crawford Productions, proposing collaboration between Boyd, Crawford and Terry Vaughan to adapt the book into a musical production or TV showwalsh st library

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.January the twenty sixth. LP 33RPM vinyl, Plastic sleeve, 1 vinyl disc, cover notes, no author listed. Selections from historical recordings by arrangement with the ABC. Musical direction by Hector Crawford (orchestra). Drama direction by Dorothy and Ian Crawford. With special guest Lana Cantrell.lp, sound recording

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two incomplete pages of typed notes, the top section of one has been torn off. Topics include : estimates and council rates, Music for the People with Glenda Raymond and Hector Crawford to be held in Rosalind Park, Bendigo's industrial progress and the Victorian Promotion Committee, annual dinner of the Public Service Association, the 100th birthday of Mrs Clementine Rawlings, Bendigo Jockey Club, and the Catholic Men's Dinner Club.bendigo, council, report, councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. There is also a photograph and staff listing as part of the annual report.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille & talking book library, hector bathurst, maxene hewitt, alice mcclelland, alison forbes, jan smark, norm the kangaroo, nick gleeson, john poliness, andrew turk, merle griffen, gladys fanning, e.e. haynes, janene morrison, beverley jackson, dianna martin, margaret komen, penny crawford, merrie handbury, shirley robinson, sue hanson, faye donnelly, jane grimwade, jennifer spry, iris whittaker, john cockayne, martin nicol, jan odle, peter sellars, paul korsten, blanche d'alpuget, luu ngac hua, sir brian murray, warren horton, robert miller, sydney alderson

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: the structural re-organisation, increased borrowing has required increase in staffing, the entire share portfolio has been sold however 4 staff were retrenched and remaining staff undertook an 8% pay cut for 8% less hours (with many continuing to work the same hours), decision to phase out Clarke & Smith machines in favour of cassettes, due to lower staffing a waiting list for borrowers need to be established with up to an 8 week delay to join, braille interleaved books developed to allow sighted parents of blind children (or vice versa) to enjoy a book together, establishment of LBA allows for segregation of alternative production and sales of book to other organisations, Braille Book of the Year panel of Barrett Reid, Joyce Nicholson and Lloyd O'Neil, opening of Benalla Studio on 7 December 1982, and as library declared a free public library in May 1980, library receives state government funding at 3% of the state budget.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, jeff conrad, paul korsten, norm fidge, penny crawford, tony lewis, merrie handbury, hector bathurst, anna mcswain, helen hall, race matthews, jane lascala, jan smark, alison jeffrey, hugh jeffrey, louise scott