Mention the name Melba and everyone seems to know who you are talking about ‘Dame Nellie Melba’ Australia’s first diva that ruled the world stage from 1880 until her death in 1931.

Many books and articles have been published on Melba and through these pages we will endeavour to tell the story of Melba: her younger years; her life as a wife and mother and grandmother; her professional career; her personality and the legacy she has left the world.