Madame Melba

Our golden-voiced diva, whose fame extends throughout the civilised world, and who is to sing at Thursday night's concert, which she has organised in aid of the starving millions of Poland. This will be the great singer's last appearance in Sydney prior to her departure for America.

Sydney Mail, 2 June 1915, p. 6.

Dame Nellie Melba GBE (19 May 1861 – 23 February 1931), born Helen "Nellie" Porter Mitchell, was an Australian operatic soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the early 20th century. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician.