Papers. 1927-2000.

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Papers. 1927-2000.

The papers of Herbert Davis. Includes newsletters, programs and annual reports of the Musical Society of Victoria, 1966-1997; concert programs given by Dame Nellie Melba 1927 and 1928; Sidney Myer Music Bowl Gala Opening and Inaugral Concert program 1959; Royal invitations. Also bereavement cards and letters on his death sent to his wife Lorna. Publications from Scots' Church 1965-1994; music programs 1934-1997, some conducted by Herbert Davis.

1 ms. box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7041389

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Scots' Church (Melbourne, Vic.)

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Musical Society of Victoria

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Formed in 1892 by the amalgamation of the Musical Association of Victoria (founded 1861) and the Musical Artists and Organists Society of Victoria (founded 1877). From the description of Records. 1877-1980. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225645118 ...

Davis, Lorna

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Melba, Nellie

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Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell. In 1882 she married Charles Nesbit Frederick Armstrong, who died in 1948. From the description of Papers concerning Mitchell and Armstrong families [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791512 Mrs Helen Porter Armstrong, soprano singer, was born in, and derived her non de plume from Melbourne. She first appeared in opera in 1887 after concentrating for many years on her piano playing and made her final appearance in...

Davis, Herbert Nelson, 1899-1963.

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