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Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, A Special Meeting of the Kew City Council Was Held in This Hall on 13th December 1960 to Commemorate the Centenary of Kew : Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson M.B.E., J.P. Mayor, 1960
The Municipality of Kew was proclaimed on 19 December 1860, then upgraded to a Borough (1863), a Town (1910) and finally a City (1921). From 1865, its offices were based in the former Athenaeum Hall in Walpole Street, which, although extended in 1883, inevitably became inadequate. Plans for a new purpose-built Town Hall were first mooted in the late 1880s, but fell prey to six subsequent decades of debate. During that time, many sites were considered and rejected, and several schemes prepared. Finally, in 1945, it was resolved to build a new civic centre as a war memorial. The council acquired Southesk, a mansion on the south-west corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street – first mooted as a possible Town Hall site two decades earlier – and plans for a civic precinct were drawn up by John Scarborough. The project stalled until 1957, when a Town Hall Committee was formed and a new architect appointed: Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett. He also proposed an entire civic precinct, of which a large public hall would constitute Stage One. Designed to accommodate almost any public or official function, the space had had a small stage at one end for intimate theatrical productions, a larger stage at the other (with operable sunken orchestra pit) for musical performances, plus the most up-to-date equipment for live TV transmission. The building, befitting its original intent as a war memorial, was also to include a sculpted monument, for which a separate design competition was held. First prize went to George H Allen (1900-1972), long-time head of the Sculpture Department at RMIT and a former war artist himself (the only one, in fact, to have worked in the medium of sculpture). At the time of the Kew project, Allen was best known for his Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance (1955) and a controversial abstract sculpture at Hume House in William Street (1957). Tenders for the new hall were called and the contract (worth £104,986) was awarded to H F Yuncken. The foundation stone was laid by the Mayor, Cr F C O'Brien, on 1 June 1959. Completion (initially scheduled for October) was delayed by the unavailability of certain materials; it was barely finished in time for the official opening (by Premier Henry Bolte) on 23 April 1960. The war memorial was unveiled two days later (Anzac Day) by Bolte's deputy, the Hon A G Rylah. Fittingly, that year also marked Kew's municipal centenary, and many celebratory events were held in and around the new civic centre in December, including a special council meeting (attended by the Prime Minister), a tree planting ceremony and a youth ball. Source: Survey of Built Heritage in Victoria: Stage Two (Built Heritage Pty Ltd., 2010)Historically significant commemorative plaqueMetal plaque relating to special Council meeting to mark centenary of Kew, 13th December 1960. This plaque was given to the Kew Historical Society in 1991 by the former City of Kew.A Special Meeting Of The / Kew City Council Was Held In / This Hall On 13th December 1960 / To Commemorate / The Centenary of Kew / Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson, M.B.E., J.P., / Mayorkew city hall, foundation stones - kew (vic), cr. w.h.s. dickinson, local government -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, Air Raid Precautions Warden Armlet, c.1941
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom. The collection of ARP items, originally belonging to Mr Samuel James Gare of Bowen Street, Kew, was donated five years after his death by his son.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.White rubberised canvas armband with tape ties. Printed in black on the band is 'ARP/WARDEN'. A similar example in the Australian War Memorial's collection notes that this: "Example of the type of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) armband used by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War; this style worn by ARP wardens. The Victorian style of armband differed from those of other states, and is indicative of the variety of ARP organisations found across the states."Inscribed on reverse: "KH-2019"air raid precautions - uniforms, second world war 1939-1945, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, His Majesty King George V after a painting by John Berrie, c.1935
... The original oil portrait is held by the Australian War Memorial. king ...The original oil portrait is held by the Australian War Memorial.Large official framed colour print of King George V in military uniform. The linked article by Laura Cook, published by the AWM in 2017 gives a history of the original Berrie portrait and reproductions."His Majesty King George V"king george v, kew (vic.) — municipal collection, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ALLEN, George (1900-1972), 1980
... sources. memorials - second world war - kew (vic) kew library kew ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderReference file containing an article by Mavis H. Rolley, originally published in Kewriosity (vol.2, No.3, August 1980) describing George Allen’s sculpture memorialising the Second World War on the wall of what was originally the Kew City Hall, and now the Kew Library. The archive file includes Rolley’s handwritten notes that formed the basis of her article. memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.)memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BARNES, Josiah Earl (1858-1921), 2014
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderJ E Barnes was the preeminent Kew (Vic) photographer in the first decades of the 20th century. His ‘embarkation’ photographs are a major asset of the Australian War Memorial’s Collection. The Society also owns original copies of a number of his photos, including numerous mayoral and civic photos. In 2014, the Society mounted a major exhibition of his photos, a number of which were sourced from his descendants. The file includes two CD-ROMs of these images. There are also two copies of an article by D. Darbyshire - ‘Diggers at Sea’, originally published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly. Dates of embarkations and a photocopy of one of the photographer’s advertisements are included in the file. j e barnes, josiah earl barnes, photographers - kew (vic), the embarkation photographer, wwij e barnes, josiah earl barnes, photographers - kew (vic), the embarkation photographer, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Rose E B Coombs, Before Endeavours Fade : A guide to the battlefields of the First World War, 1986
160 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. non-fictionwar memorials -- europe -- guidebooks, world war 1914-1918 -- campaigns -- western front, world war 1914-1918 -- monuments, europe -- guidebooks, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, John L Torpey, Kew's War Memorials, 2014
... memorials - kew (vic) 39 page ilustrated record of Kew's War Morials ...A record originating in a series of walking tours in Kew39 page ilustrated record of Kew's War Morials by John Torpeywar memorials - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : February 1990
Theatre group changes track [Track Players] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. People's Day / p2. Dates for February / p2. Children's Services Committee to re-convene / p2. Recycle your children's toys / p2. Senior Citizens' Week / p2. Cash-a-can centre for Kew / p2. Kindergarten places [Davis Street Kindergarten] / p2. Trill with the Phil [Kew Philharmonic Society] / p2. Commentary /Cr Michael Montalto p3. Council sets community reps [ Kew Recreation Centre] / p3. Due you have a hearing problem? / p3. Bluestone sales / p3. Council meetings resume / p3. CEO takes up the reins [Malcolm Hutchinson] / p3. Bushwalking provides photographic opportunities / p4. Notices / p4. Council building works complete [Civic Offices] / p4. Promise of brightest festival yet / p5. Meetings reminder / p5. Christmas gifts for HKC / p5. Spare room? Need help? / p5. Opposition leaders' new move / p5. Keri provides support for all / p5. Kew Community House / p6. War on waste slowed / p6. Council appeals for co-operation on rubbish days / p6. Traffic management update / p6. Historic bridge restored [Kane's Bridge] / p6. Time up for Kew Community House co-ordinator [Judy Price] / p7. Heritage advice / p7. Caption videos for the deaf / p7. Physiotherapy for children / p7. Memorial Walk [People Against Drink Driving, PADD] / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Something for all at Seniors Centre / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizen's Advice Bureau] / p8. Rotarians entertain older citizens / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionTheatre group changes track [Track Players] / p1. Rates reminder / p1. People's Day / p2. Dates for February / p2. Children's Services Committee to re-convene / p2. Recycle your children's toys / p2. Senior Citizens' Week / p2. Cash-a-can centre for Kew / p2. Kindergarten places [Davis Street Kindergarten] / p2. Trill with the Phil [Kew Philharmonic Society] / p2. Commentary /Cr Michael Montalto p3. Council sets community reps [ Kew Recreation Centre] / p3. Due you have a hearing problem? / p3. Bluestone sales / p3. Council meetings resume / p3. CEO takes up the reins [Malcolm Hutchinson] / p3. Bushwalking provides photographic opportunities / p4. Notices / p4. Council building works complete [Civic Offices] / p4. Promise of brightest festival yet / p5. Meetings reminder / p5. Christmas gifts for HKC / p5. Spare room? Need help? / p5. Opposition leaders' new move / p5. Keri provides support for all / p5. Kew Community House / p6. War on waste slowed / p6. Council appeals for co-operation on rubbish days / p6. Traffic management update / p6. Historic bridge restored [Kane's Bridge] / p6. Time up for Kew Community House co-ordinator [Judy Price] / p7. Heritage advice / p7. Caption videos for the deaf / p7. Physiotherapy for children / p7. Memorial Walk [People Against Drink Driving, PADD] / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Something for all at Seniors Centre / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizen's Advice Bureau] / p8. Rotarians entertain older citizens / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.108, September 2014
... . The Unveiling of the Kew War Memorial [conservation] / p5. Glass's Creek ...The House Museum [Villa Alba Museum, Lyon Housemuseum] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew from Above, Model Kew Kitchen of the 1920s]; Past meetings; Future meetings; Dickinson Lecture; New members; Quarterly book sale / p3. Volunteers needed / Alex Wilson OAM p3. A Story of a School [ Kew High School] / Valerie Bourke p4-5. In the News [150-years ago; 100-years ago] / p5. The Unveiling of the Kew War Memorial [conservation] / p5. Glass's Creek Pound / Robert Baker p6-7. The Inaugural Dickinson Memorial Lecture / p8. A history of Raheen [Jeanne Pratt] / p8. Kew in the 1890s Depression: Part 1 The Boom ends / Andrew Frost p9-10. AGM notification and forms / p10-11. Membership & Donations / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionThe House Museum [Villa Alba Museum, Lyon Housemuseum] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew from Above, Model Kew Kitchen of the 1920s]; Past meetings; Future meetings; Dickinson Lecture; New members; Quarterly book sale / p3. Volunteers needed / Alex Wilson OAM p3. A Story of a School [ Kew High School] / Valerie Bourke p4-5. In the News [150-years ago; 100-years ago] / p5. The Unveiling of the Kew War Memorial [conservation] / p5. Glass's Creek Pound / Robert Baker p6-7. The Inaugural Dickinson Memorial Lecture / p8. A history of Raheen [Jeanne Pratt] / p8. Kew in the 1890s Depression: Part 1 The Boom ends / Andrew Frost p9-10. AGM notification and forms / p10-11. Membership & Donations / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.104, September 2013
... p6. A message from one of our members about the Kew War ...Five Ways [Kew Junction] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - KHS Members [Dorothy Benyei, Don Garden]; Exhibitions [Trinity Grammar School, Kew High School]; Past Meetings; Future Meetings; Then and now / p3. Gallipoli and Beyond [100th Anniversary commemorations] / p4. Churches of Kew - the first St Hilary's / Dione McIntyre / p3. The Clifton Hotel / Robert Baker p4. Being Involved [Collections & collecting] / Robert Baker p6. History at the Cemetery [Kew High School tour] / p6. [Vale] Eric Sibly / Tony Michael p6. A message from one of our members about the Kew War Memorial / John Hood p6. Jellis' Bakeries / Robert Baker p7-8. Glencara, Studley Park Road / Kerry Fairbank p9-10. Support Kew's History / p10. AGM advice and forms / p10-11. Book Sale / p12. Name the building / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionFive Ways [Kew Junction] / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - KHS Members [Dorothy Benyei, Don Garden]; Exhibitions [Trinity Grammar School, Kew High School]; Past Meetings; Future Meetings; Then and now / p3. Gallipoli and Beyond [100th Anniversary commemorations] / p4. Churches of Kew - the first St Hilary's / Dione McIntyre / p3. The Clifton Hotel / Robert Baker p4. Being Involved [Collections & collecting] / Robert Baker p6. History at the Cemetery [Kew High School tour] / p6. [Vale] Eric Sibly / Tony Michael p6. A message from one of our members about the Kew War Memorial / John Hood p6. Jellis' Bakeries / Robert Baker p7-8. Glencara, Studley Park Road / Kerry Fairbank p9-10. Support Kew's History / p10. AGM advice and forms / p10-11. Book Sale / p12. Name the building / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.103, June 2013
... .) -- Newsletters Kew Historical Society (Vic.) -- journals Kew's War ...Kew's War Memorial / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - Collection [Tara Hall; Thames pulling boat; Photograph albums]; Book sale; Kew Festival; Past meetings; Future meetings / p3. 2013 Kew Festival / Alex Wilson OAM. The streets of Kew - Part 2 / Andrew Frost p5-6. KHS focuses on the future / Alex Wilson OAM p7. Vale [Rosemary Vaughan-Smith] p7. Relic from the golden years of boating / p7. Who was Charles Vickers? / Robert Baker p8. Robert Gordon Menzies in Kew / Judith Vimpani p9-10. Kings Bromley / Dione McIntyre p11. Support Kew's history / 11. 2013 Calendar / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionKew's War Memorial / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities - Collection [Tara Hall; Thames pulling boat; Photograph albums]; Book sale; Kew Festival; Past meetings; Future meetings / p3. 2013 Kew Festival / Alex Wilson OAM. The streets of Kew - Part 2 / Andrew Frost p5-6. KHS focuses on the future / Alex Wilson OAM p7. Vale [Rosemary Vaughan-Smith] p7. Relic from the golden years of boating / p7. Who was Charles Vickers? / Robert Baker p8. Robert Gordon Menzies in Kew / Judith Vimpani p9-10. Kings Bromley / Dione McIntyre p11. Support Kew's history / 11. 2013 Calendar / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Newsletter No.146, March 2024
Kew Cottages / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Tributes: Jane Mayo Carolan OAM (1949–2023), Gwen Barton McWilliam OAM (1933–2024); New Members / p3. A Butcher, Banker & Greetings Maker: Highlights on High Street [Woolcocks' Meat Emporium, John Toon, ES&A Chartered Bank} / Suzanne McWha pp4-5. Kew City Hall: the other war memorial / pp6-7 Kidding about Kew: in the 1940s and 1950 [Kew Primary School, Kew Baths, Rialto Theatre, Kew Junction, High Street traders] / James Foley pp8-9. Sir Arthur G Rylah MLA CMG KBE: Politician & Solicitor / John Torpey pp.10-11. As it happened 100 years ago [Kew Primary School, East Kew Tennis Club, Free Kindergarten Union / David White p.11. Membership and Donations / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionKew Cottages / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Tributes: Jane Mayo Carolan OAM (1949–2023), Gwen Barton McWilliam OAM (1933–2024); New Members / p3. A Butcher, Banker & Greetings Maker: Highlights on High Street [Woolcocks' Meat Emporium, John Toon, ES&A Chartered Bank} / Suzanne McWha pp4-5. Kew City Hall: the other war memorial / pp6-7 Kidding about Kew: in the 1940s and 1950 [Kew Primary School, Kew Baths, Rialto Theatre, Kew Junction, High Street traders] / James Foley pp8-9. Sir Arthur G Rylah MLA CMG KBE: Politician & Solicitor / John Torpey pp.10-11. As it happened 100 years ago [Kew Primary School, East Kew Tennis Club, Free Kindergarten Union / David White p.11. Membership and Donations / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Atlantic Hotel and War Memorial, Newquay, c.1928
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Atlantic Hotel and War Memorial, Newquay, Cornwall. The postcard was probably purchased by George and Edith Weir on a trip to England and Scotland, circa 1928."Atlantic Hotel and War Memorial, Newquay"postcards, george and edith weir, atlantic hotel - new quay, war memorial - new quay, postcards -- newquay (uk), weir collection -
Kew RSL
Honour Board, Kew Presbyterian Church WW1 Honour Board, post WW1 circa 1920
... excellent representation of war memorials or honour boards listing ...Originally installed in the Kew Presbyterian Church cnr Highbury Grove & Cotham Road Kewexcellent representation of war memorials or honour boards listing the names of those who died or servedCeramic, rectangular, 65cm x 110cmIn memory of our Honoured Dead who gave their lives in defence of Liberty in the Great War 1914-1918 -
Kew RSL
Honour Board, Arbuckle & Ward Honour Board
Advised this board was displayed at Arbuckle's premises in Cato Street Hawthorn. wooden decorative board with wooden ribbon carvings attached in the cornersEmployees of Arbuckle & Waddell Pty Ltd who enlisted for service in the great war 1914-1919arbuckle & waddell, world war 1, hawthorn war memorials -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Shallard family
Jack and Mary Emma Shallard and their three children, Bill, Joyce and Jack, moved to the Eltham area around 1912. Jack married Blanche Everard and lived in Montmorency and was active in community matters. Contents Photocopy page, October 1920, re Eltham, noting Joseph Bromley Shallard as a Councillor for Eltham. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society display at home of Joy and Bruce Ness 1987, Les Robertson, Jack Shallard, Blanche Shallard and Margorie North. Photograph: Eltham Historical Society float, Eltham Festival Parade 1988, Blanche Shallard, Opal Smith and Eileen Gibbon. Manuscript and typed notes, no date: Memories of Eltham and district by Jack Shallard Newspaper article: "Jack Shallard will be sadly missed", Diamond Valley News, 18 June 1991. Obituary of Jack Shallard. Letter Elizabeth Pidgeon to Eltham District Historical Society, 20 March 2001: Seeking information on Shallard family of Eltham, provides information on Roberts and Tinker families. Newspaper death notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 12 September 2002. Newspaper funeral notice for Blanche Shallard, The Age, 13 September 2002. Order of Service: Blanche Emily Shallard, St Faith's Anglican Church, Montmorency, 13 September 2002. Eulogies for Blanche Shallard by Jan Mullins, Kerry Knowles, and grandchildren of Blanche Shallard. Letter Sue Law to the Shallard family, 15 September 2002. Acknowledging contribution of Blanche Shallard to EDHS and seeking copies of eulogies. Newspaper article: "Community honours a favourite resident", Diamond Valley Leader, 20 November 2002. Obituary of Blanche Emily Shallard with photograph. Notes, undated, of Sue Law's recollections from Blanche Shallard. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley News, no date. For sale 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency. Newspaper advertisement: "63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 March 2003. Auction 5 April of 63 and 65 Rattray Road, Montmorency.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcjoseph shallard, mary emma shallard nee tinker, elizabeth ann tinker nee roberts, susan shallard nee roberts, james roberts, sarah roberts nee pope, joseph bromley shallard, william shallard, joseph tinker, jack vincent shallard, jocelyn shallard, christopher shallard, elsie shallard nee mills, meruka house sherbourne road, mary north, jack shallard, blanche shallard nee everard, bill everard, eltham primary school, melbourne high school, university of melbourne, holy trinity church of england kew, st margaret's church of england eltham, st faith's church of england montmorency, best hooper rintoul and shallard, diamond valley community hospital, blanche emily shallard nee everard, 63-65 rattray road montmorency, jan mullins, kerry knowles, joy neww, bruche ness, les robertson, marjorie north, eltham festical parade 1988, opal smith, eileen gibbon, joyce shallard, falkiner street eltham, bridge street eltham, karingal drive montmorency, sherbourne road montmorency, "kaweka" sherbourne road montmorency, greensborough road eltham, eltham state school, rechabites hill henry street eltham, eltham hotel, boy scouts troup eltham, eltham district cricket association, first world war memorial tltham, eltham railway station