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Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Looking down Lydiard St Nth showing Federal hotel
... Looking down Lydiard St Nth showing Federal hotel...Federal hotel... Federal hotel horses carts Looking down Lydiard St Nth showing ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lydiard st nth, federal hotel, horses, carts -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Federal Hotel
... Federal Hotel... BMI for all print and usage inquiries. Ballarat Federal hotel ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, federal, hotel -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Container - Hat Box 1923, 1923
... to guests of the federal Hotel in Melbourne, who were travelling... of the federal Hotel in Melbourne, who were travelling with Victorian ...Melbourne Stawell Railway LineCrocodile Patterned Hat Box provided with compliments to guests of the federal Hotel in Melbourne, who were travelling with Victorian Railways Victorian railways - Luggage Melbourne (Spencer Street) to Stawelltransport, railways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Easter 1928
... in front of Broomes Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance Victoria... cars parked in front of Broomes Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance ...Also a black and white copy 10 x 15 cm 04333.1 donated by Marion HoldingBlack and white photograph showing three motor cars parked in front of Broomes Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, boats and boating, guesthouses, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1926 c
... of guests standing at front of and on balcony of Broomes Federal... of guests standing at front of and on balcony of Broomes Federal ...Black and white photograph of a postcard showing crowd of guests standing at front of and on balcony of Broomes Federal Hotel Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, boats and boating, jetties, waterways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Scrapbook, Holiday, Newcastle to Melbourne and return, 1954
... federal hotel... line bonds tours federal hotel Scrapbook of Norma Marie Davis ...Scrapbook of Norma Marie Davis, regarding holiday Newcastle to Melbourne and returntransport - bus, norma marie davis, general motors-holden, gmh, orient line, bonds tours, federal hotel -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2008
... , it is situated on Esplanade on the site of Broomes Federal Hotel. Lakes... on the site of Broomes Federal Hotel. Lakes Entrance Victoria ...This is the after photograph use in the 150 year display called Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 held in 2008.Colour photograph of the Banjo Patterson Motel, a white mexican style building with balcony, cars parked in front, it is situated on Esplanade on the site of Broomes Federal Hotel. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture, waterfront, transport, room display -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
... Copy sepia toned photograph of Broomes Federal Hotel... photograph of Broomes Federal Hotel, showing tourist launch at jetty ...re Donor Babs Harris, real name Lily Harris, nee GrayCopy sepia toned photograph of Broomes Federal Hotel, showing tourist launch at jetty, people standing on the jetty. On east side of hotel is Venga Guesthouse, before renovations. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, boats and boating, architecture, jetties -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1946 c
... Federal Hotel finally left to rot on the shore of North Arm Lakes... opposite Broomes Federal Hotel finally left to rot on the shore ...Also an enlarged copy 05072.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of the hull of Baang Yarnda previously the dredge Wombat becoming house boat opposite Broomes Federal Hotel finally left to rot on the shore of North Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, fishing industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Easter 1928
... . Buildings shown on Esplanade from Federal Hotel to Glenara Lakes... Federal Hotel to Glenara Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph ...Also a black and white copy donated by Marion Holding 10 x 15 cmFaded black and white photograph showing about two dozen people on jetty about to board a tourist launch in front lake. Buildings shown on Esplanade from Federal Hotel to Glenara Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, waterways -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - RAAF Cloth Badge and Pass Out Dinner Card, 1941
... for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne. It has been... out dinner for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne ...Leslie William Cole was born in January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an aircraft mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honor. In retirement he also worked as a volunteer community driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. This item represents Mr. Cole's service during World War 11.This item is significant as it represents the service of a respected Wodonga resident during World War 11.This item includes a cloth patch of the crest of the 6th Squadron RAAF as well as a printed menu from the Passing out dinner for fitters held at the Federal Hotel Melbourne. It has been autographed by the attendees acknowledged at this function.On the Insignia 6 SQUADRON ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / NOUS REVIENDRONS (WE WILL RETURN) 6th squadron raaf, military service ww11 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1930c
... associated with Broome's Federal Hotel houseboat is moored... of the houseboat Baang Yarnda associated with Broome's Federal Hotel ...The houseboat Baang Yarnda on the Tambo River for angling season, September October November. Tariff 2 pound 2 shillings Particulars Miss F Broome Swan ReachSepia toned postcard of the houseboat Baang Yarnda associated with Broome's Federal Hotel houseboat is moored in the Tambo River, people fishing from two small rowing boats and motor boat on river. Tambo Upper VictoriaThe Boat Baang Yarnda On the Tambo River. For Angling Season September, October, November Tariff Pounds 2/2/. Particulars:.Miss F Broome Swan Reachguesthouses, tourism, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1928
... Black and white print of the front of Broomes Federal Hotel... and white print of the front of Broomes Federal Hotel, showing ...Black and white print of the front of Broomes Federal Hotel, showing a crowd of holiday makers in fancy dress standing in front of the main doors. The facade of the building is stone columns supporting a circular balcony with people standing on the balcony. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, entertainment, architecture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
... Federal Hotel, right - shop and Cafe Francais (1925)... Federal Hotel, right - shop and Cafe Francais (1925) Guesthouses ...Guesthouses on either side of 'Venga', left - Broome's Federal Hotel, right - shop and Cafe Francais (1925)Black and white copy photograph showing three guesthouses on the Esplanade, rough jetty on lake in front. Telegraph pole in centre, in front of Hansens Venga Guesthouse before alterations. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, waterfront, jetties -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
... Federal Hotel was originally the bucket dredge Wombat. Lakes.... Baang Yarnda used as extra accommodation for Broomes Federal ...Also one smaller copy, two copies missing|Also larger copyBlack and white postcard of the Baang Yarnda moored on the lake, photo taken at sunset shows yacht and rowing boats tied to jetty. Baang Yarnda used as extra accommodation for Broomes Federal Hotel was originally the bucket dredge Wombat. Lakes Entrance VictoriaSunset Lakes Entranceguesthouses, boats and boating, waterfront -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1926 c
... Broomes Federal Hotel with changed facade and upstairs balcony... and white photograph taken of a postcard showing Broomes Federal ...Also similar image showing two launches in lake In Spares boxBlack and white photograph taken of a postcard showing Broomes Federal Hotel with changed facade and upstairs balcony Heyfield House to the west and Venga Guest House to the east, Launch Maranui plus three other boats moored in lake beside Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, boats and boating, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1935 c
... it Maranui House, it was the family home but after the Federal Hotel... the Federal Hotel burned down Maranui was converted into a guesthouse ...Robert and Ethel Broome purchased Kelvin House and renamed it Maranui House, it was the family home but after the Federal Hotel burned down Maranui was converted into a guesthouse.Black and white photograph taken of a postcard showing members of Broome family and guests in front of Broomes Maranui Guest House, Ethel Broome is fourth from left, Robert Broome on the right of group Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1930c
... Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance.|Also two larger copies... Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance.|Also two larger copies Boats ...A. Freeman on back.Maranui is the tourist launch, and Baang Yarnda was used as accommodation for fishing parties from Broomes Federal Hotel Lakes Entrance.|Also two larger copiesBlack and white postcard of the Baang Yarnda moored in the Tambo River. Tourist launch Maranui beside Baang Yarnda, people standing on the deck of the Baang Yarnda, and two men in the tourist launch Maranui. Tambo Upper Victoriaboats and boating, tourism, guesthouses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1924c
... attended the opening night of the new ballroom at Broomes Federal... of the new ballroom at Broomes Federal Hotel. Ballroom has coped ...Original 14 x 20 photograph mounted on card in archive box, some identities in photograph named, also black and white 20 x 25 copy.Black and white photograph of the crowd of people who attended the opening night of the new ballroom at Broomes Federal Hotel. Ballroom has coped ceiling of timber, decorative frieze across centre, globular light from ceiling, light globes set around wall projections. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, celebrations, architecture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
... Black and White copy postcard of Broomes Federal Hotel... Gippsland lakes Black and White copy postcard of Broomes Federal ...Also two other smaller postcards Also a larger copyBlack and White copy postcard of Broomes Federal Hotel showing a rambling weather board building. Launch with tourists aboard, on Lake two smaller craft moored at jetty, on left of scene one motor car parked at lake edge, bluestone seawall completed to west of jetty. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance Gippsland lakesguesthouses, boats and boating, waterfront, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1928c
... of Broomes Federal Hotel. To east is Cafe Francis. Lakes Entrance.... To west of Venga is side of Broomes Federal Hotel. To east is Cafe ...Francis cafe shop and guest house, burnt completely 1925-1926.Black and white photograph of Venga Guest House which was run for over thirty years by Miss Bertha Hansen. It shows a small weatherboard and cement sheet building, gable roof, bay window, half veranda at front. To west of Venga is side of Broomes Federal Hotel. To east is Cafe Francis. Lakes Entrance Victoria,guesthouses, architecture, restaurant -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915c
... Black and white photograph - in cameo - of Broomes Federal... and white photograph - in cameo - of Broomes Federal Hotel. Photo ...Also copy as postcard 10 x 14, also copy in cameo 18.5 x 25|This is the before paired photograph used in the 150 year, Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The after paired photograph number is 01190.1|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room displayBlack and white photograph - in cameo - of Broomes Federal Hotel. Photo features gas light, vintage cars, dead weeds on sandy beach at lake edge. Building appears to consist of three neighbouring houses connected to make a large rambling guesthouse. Guests sitting or leaning on fence, and dozen more seated on grass by the gas light. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture, waterfront, transport, room display -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1928c
... Federal Hotel, double storey frontage in background. Lakes... in front yard. Side view of Broomes Federal Hotel, double storey ...Black and white photograph print of Venga Guest House which was run for over thirty years by Miss Bertha Hansen. It shows timber and cement sheet building, gable roof, bay window, picket fence at front. Four people in front yard. Side view of Broomes Federal Hotel, double storey frontage in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture, fences -
Melbourne Legacy
Artwork, other, Caricature of Stan Savige and autographs of Legatees, 1953
... and signed by Legatees. Date in the bottom right says 'Federal Hotel... by Legatees. Date in the bottom right says 'Federal Hotel Melbourne 23 ...A caricature of Stan Savige drawn on a piece of cloth and signed by Legatees. Date in the bottom right says 'Federal Hotel Melbourne 23/1/53'. Meetings of legatees often were held in hotels and coffee palaces and clubs before Legacy House was purchased in the mid 1950s. This could have been from a weekly meeting or from a special event. The details are not known.A record that the Legatees held Stan Savige in high regard and honoured him with a drawing and signatures.Caricature of Stan Savige on cloth surrounded by autographs of legatees in a frame.stan savige, autographs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1907
... , the Federal Hotel, Cobb & Co building, blue stone gutters, gutter..., the Federal Hotel, Cobb & Co building, blue stone gutters, gutter ...Yields information about Sturt and Armstrong Streets with a toast rack tram and Snows Buildings on the left.Black and white historic photograph downloaded from a picture resource website within a decorative frame. Printed with an inkjet printer. Titled "Looking down Lydiard Street North Ballarat, circa:" shows a view looking north along the street from outside the Mining Exchange. Shows the centre poles in the street, the Federal Hotel, Cobb & Co building, blue stone gutters, gutter crossings and telephone wires. Original photo from a postcard - not currently (June 2010) in Museum's collection.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, horse drawn vehicle -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legatee Doolan's notes on early Legacy Club meetings
... changeover dinners at the Federal Hotel on the corner of Collins... at the Federal Hotel on the corner of Collins and King Streets ...Undated anecdotes by an anonymous author (by the handwriting it was Legatee Frank Doolan) about Melbourne Legacy changeover dinners at the Federal Hotel on the corner of Collins and King Streets. These were apparently convivial affairs and the writer shares his memories of three occasions. The first occasion was an impromptu and riotous performance by Legatees (organised by Pat Hanna) after the dinner of the First World War ballad 'Roses of Picardy'. The second occasion concerned a group of 'exuberant' Legatees walking down Collins Street after dinner who spotted Harry Lauder [1870-1950], the famous Scottish comedian, in a taxi which was held up at a street crossing'. They prevailed on him to speak at the Legacy luncheon the following Tuesday. Lauder's subsequent speech at the luncheon not only amused the listeners with his humour, but also reduced them to sadness with an account of how his son had been killed in action in France. The third story refers to 'a vacant hansom cab pulled up in Collins St as the diners were departing', which induced one Legatee to fulfil a lifelong ambition by persuading the cabby to let him drive the cab for the princely sum of one pound. Horse-drawn transport gave way to motor vehicles in the early 1930s so this story must have related to a very early Legacy dinner.A first hand account revealing the social characteristics of early Legatees.Blue ballpoint handwriting on white paper.legatee function, comradeship, changeover dinner, founding legatee -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Greg Desmond, Publicity Photograph, Robin Vanser, Sydney, 1965, 1965
... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins ...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."1965, SYDNEY"robin vanser, perfoming arts - australia - 1960s, greg desmond (photographer), ray leighton associates - sydney - new south wales - australia (photographers) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Greg Desmond, Publicity Photograph, Robin Vanser, Sydney, 1965, 1965
... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins ...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) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Greg Desmond, Publicity Photograph, Robin Vanser, Sydney, 1965, 1965
... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins ...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) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser and Six-Piece Band, Hawthorn Town Hall, 1995, 1995
... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins... resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins ...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 photograph of Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) taken while performing at Hawthorn Town Hall in 1995."6 PCE. 1995. HTC HAW. T. HALL / 1995"robin vanser, performing arts - australia - 1990s, hawthorn town hall