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Why is Dame Nellie Melba on the Australian One Hundred Dollar note?
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Australia puts famous or historically significant Australian identities on its banknotes.
Dame Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell, appears on the front of the current Australian One Hundred Dollar note.
She was a world renowned operatic soprano acclaimed for the purity of her voice. She travelled the world extensively performing in Europe and the USA.
She was appointed a Dame Commander in 1918 and a Dame Grand Cross in 1927.
There is a Canberra suburb named for her, and several culinary delights named for (Peach Melba, Melba sauce, Melba toast and Melba Garniture).
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Which woman appears on the Australian one hundred dollar note?
Dame Nellie Melba
Which woman appears on the Australia one hundred dollar banknote?
Dame Nellie Melba
In what field is or was Dame Nellie Melba famous?
Dame Nellie Melba was a famous Australian opera singer.
What was Dame Nellie Melba's nationality?
Australian.
Which famous Australian opera singer has a dessert named after the peach melba?
Dame Nellie Melba, who died in l93l.
Who is Nellie Melba and what was her real name?
Her 'stage name' Nellie Melba came about - Mathilde Marchesi the mezzo-soprano and renowned teacher of singing persuaded her to adopt a suitable stage name and Melba was chosen as a contraction of the name of her native city Melbourne. Nellie was the family's nickname for her.
Why is dame nellie melba on the 20 dollar note?
She's not, Dame Nellie Melba is on the 100 dollar note not the 20 dollar note. She is on there as she is considered one of the worlds most important opera singers, and as a result was honoured by being put onto our dollar notes.
What is a thin crisp toast named after an Australian opera star?
Melba toast named after the soprano Nellie Melba - see the link below.
What Australian soprano could be served so to speak with peaches or as a toast?
Dame Nellie Melba
What was Nellie Melba famous for?
Dame Nellie Melba who was born Helen Porter Mitchell was a legendary Australian opera soprano and one of the most famous sopranos. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition in the form. The link below will give you more information.
Is Nellie Melba an opera singer?
Dame Nellie Melba - born 19th May 1861 dies 23rd February 1931 - was a legendary Australian opera soprano, one of the most famous sopranos and was the first Australian to achieve international recognition in the form.
What was Nellie Melba famous?
Dame Nellie Melba who was born Helen Porter Mitchell was a legendary Australian Opera soprano and one of the most famous sopranos. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition in the form. The link below will give you more information.
