Meet... Nellie MelbaA picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including opera star Dame Nellie Melba. Meet Nellie Melba explores the life of Dame Nellie Melba, who was a renowned soprano singer. She was the first classical musician from Australia to achieve international acclaim, significantly boosting Australia's cultural prestige in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dame Nellie was appointed Dame Commander,