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“If I'd been a housemaid I'd have been the best in Australia - I couldn't help it. It's got to be perfection for me.”

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Nellie Melba, born Helen Porter Mitchell, was a renowned operatic soprano. Born on May 19, 1861, and passing away on February 23, 1931, Melba was one of the most celebrated opera singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her exceptional singing skills and elegant image. more

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