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Letters of Dame Joan Hammond [manuscript] Geelong, to H. S. Young, Sydney, 1967, Nov 18, 27, and Dec 11
Bib ID 2515041
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Hammond, Joan, Dame, 1912-1996
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1967. 
3 items (3 p. in 1 folder) 
Summary

The letters, dated November and December 1967, are addressed to the Superintendent, Radio Branch, Postmaster-General's Department, Sydney. Miss Hammond refers to her application for an Australian Ship Station Licence for the British registered ship, 'Pankina', moored at Church Point, Sydney. Miss Hammond and companion Miss Marriott lived aboard the ship.

Biography/History New Zealand born opera singer who gained international acclaim during the 1940s and 1950s. After her retirement in1965 she taught singing at the Victorian College of the Arts and was Artistic Director of the Victorian Opera Company, 1971-1976. Hammond was also a talented golfer who was three times New South Wales ladies golf champion. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no.: MS 9704

Related Material Papers of Joan Hammond also held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 8648. 
Subjects Hammond, Joan, - Dame, - 1912-1996 - Correspondence.  |  Pankina (Ship)  |  Singers - Australia - Correspondence.  |  Marine radio stations - Licenses - Australia.
Occupation Opera singers.
Details Collect From
MS 9704 Manual Request only from Manuscript Reading Room, 2nd Floor
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