I am the proud recipient of the Frank Van Straten Fellowship of 2024.

 

This allows me access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection housed at the Arts Centre Melbourne for a year of research.

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I will update my database below every week, so if you are interested in seeing some of the materials I have found, you can follow along.

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I am eager to hear any stories or insights you may have about her. While she may not be remembered by many, those who do, have truly remarkable tales to tell.

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Although she was born (and died) in Sydney she spent her formative years in Melbourne and was beloved here, known as ‘Idol of the Melbourne stage’ and ‘Rose of Australia’.

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Please get in touch at the contact form below if you would like to  join the conversation - I'd love to find anyone who is also interested in this forgotten darling of the Melbourne stage!