Background
Rhondda Kelly was born in the family home in Hendra, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 24 April 1926.
Rhondda Kelly was born in the family home in Hendra, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 24 April 1926.
From a young age, she took art of speech lessons and after winning the Contest she was a radio announcer for 4BC in Brisbane. She regularly performed in shows at the Twelfth Night Theatre holding leading roles in singing, and performing. Her favourite role was when she played Anna in The King and I. Kelly also completed a physiotherapy degree at the University of Queensland.
They had 4 children Ross, Ken, Geoff and John.
Prior being formally run by the Spastic Welfare League, The Quest was a contest and fund raising event for various charities. In 1946, moneys raised went to support the return Services League (RSL).