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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Richardson Family at Dight's Falls, 1920
Dight’s Falls in Studley Park is an artificial weir built on a natural rock bar across the Yarra. The weir was built in the 1840s to provide water to the ‘Ceres’ flour-mill, one of the first in Victoria. The falls were later to become known as Dight’s Falls after the owners of the mill. Later, a pumping station was built on the Kew side of the river, which pumped water uphill to a reservoir in Walmer Street that provided water to the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and to Albert Park Lake. The area around Dight’s Falls was and is frequently used for recreational activities.This photograph forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Black and white photograph of the Richardson family seated on the Kew side of Dight's Falls in 1920. One of the girls in the photograph was to become the Melbourne historian Dorothy (Richardson) Rogers.Annotation on reverse: "Mrs D. Rogers, 29 Park Crst Kew. Dights Falls 1920"dight's falls - kew (vic) - fairfield (vic), sport and recreation - kew (vic), dorothy rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall.Two foundation members of the Kew Historical Society at an early exhibition mounted by the Society. The historic 1890s oil painting of Adeney Avenue, donated to the Society in 1965 [1965.0002], can be viewed on one of the screens in the background. Reverse: "KH27. Kew Historical Society member Mr Clark, and Mrs Reed in attendance at the Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew 1976. Kew Civic Centre (Town Hall), Mr Clark, background, Mrs Reed, facing camera."kew historical society - exhibitions, kew city hall, kew (vic.) -- history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall.Photograph of sketches by Stuart Warmington displayed at a Festival of Kew exhibition in 1976.Reverse: "KH29. S. Warmington sketches on display during KHS exhibition, 1976."kew historical society - exhibitions, stuart warmington, kew civic hall, kew town hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall.Attendees including named members of the Society at an early art exhibition.Reverse: "KH31. Background from left, KHS members (mayor Cr Hutchinson & mayoress), Mr Slattery, Reed, Miss Mack. Two visitors nearest camera. Historical exhibition 1976." "Dr McMahon?" kew historical society - exhibitions, kew (vic.) -- history, kew civic hall, kew city hall, exhibitions — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall.Cr Cascarret and Marshall Slattery at the Festival of Kew Exhibition, 1976.Reverse: "KH166. Cr Cascarret, member of Melb City Council and Mr M Slattery attending the KHS display 1976"kew historical society - exhibitions, kew (vic.) -- history, kew civic hall, kew city hall, exhibitions — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Exhibition, Festival of Kew, 1976
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall. Mrs E. (Betty) Robertson at the Festival of Kew Exhibition, 1976.Reverse: "2-14. Kew Historical Society member, an (sic) co'organiser of Historical Exhibition, at Festival of Kew, 1976. Miss E. Robertson (Betty) nearest camera. KH36"kew historical society - exhibitions, kew (vic.) -- history, kew civic hall, kew city hall, exhibitions — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Tour of the Boroondara (Kew) General Cemetery, 1977
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. Over this period, the Society has regularly held heritage walking tours in the district including at the Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of a walking tour held for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.One of a series of photographs of a guided tour of the cemetery, led by members of the Kew Historical Society for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.Reverse: "1977. ?Outside Cemetery. Far left Mrs J Stewart Secretary KHS 1876-78 / Marshall Slattery President of Kew Historical Society / Mr Greer Member of Society / Mr Cothill Member of Royal Historical Society."boroondara (kew) general cemetery - victoria - australia, kew historical society — walking tours -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Tour of the Boroondara (Kew) General Cemetery, 1977
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. Over this period, the Society has regularly held heritage walking tours in the district including at the Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of a walking tour held for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.One of a series of photographs of a guided tour of the cemetery, led by members of the Kew Historical Society for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.Reverse: "KH-89. Mrs Walker Lilydale Historical Society / Mr Cuthill (Royal Historical Society) Tour Organiser / Mr Greer (KHS Member) / Mr M Slattery President KHS 1976-77"boroondara general (kew) cemetery, kew historical society — walking tours, royal historical society of victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Tour of the Boroondara (Kew) General Cemetery, 1977
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. Over this period, the Society has regularly held heritage walking tours in the district including at the Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of a walking tour held for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.One of a series of photographs of a guided tour of the cemetery, led by members of the Kew Historical Society for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.Reverse: "KH-90. 1977. Mr MH Slattery President of KHS / Left of President Mrs J Mills KHS member / Right of President Mr G Green KHS member / Front holding paper Dr Murray Verna MB BS FRHSV President of RHSV."kew historical society — walking tours, royal historical society of victoria, boroondara general (kew) cemetery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Display, Kew Festival, 2001
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. From its beginnings, the Society held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library. The modern kew Festival wa initiated in 1974. Initially held every two years, it soon became an annual festival. The Society was a founding participant in the festival, mounting regular displays and participating in marches. In 2001 they mounted a large display in the Phyllis Hore Room of the Kew Library.Photograph of historical items displayed by Kew Historical Society in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library during the 2001 Kew Festival.kew historical society - exhibitions, kew festival --2001 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Historical Display, Kew Festival, 2001
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. From its beginnings, the Society held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library. The modern kew Festival wa initiated in 1974. Initially held every two years, it soon became an annual festival. The Society was a founding participant in the festival, mounting regular displays and participating in marches. In 2001 they mounted a large display in the Phyllis Hore Room of the Kew Library.Photograph of historical items displayed by Kew Historical Society in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library during the 2001 Kew Festival.kew historical society - exhibitions, phyllis hore room, kew library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Aged Care Facilities (Kew), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about aged care providers in Kew, including newspaper articles/cuttings, mostly dated, from local newspapersaged care facilities - kew (vic)aged care facilities - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, BARNARD Family, 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderMembers of the Barnard Family were significant and notable pioneers of Kew. Francis Barnard established the first Kew Post Office and also a pharmacy. The post office was on the corner of Cotham Road and High Street. It later moved to another location in High Street. His son, F G A Barnard wrote the ‘Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria’ (1910). [An index to the publication is in the file]. Both Barnards were mayors of Kew. The extensive file of information includes some primary sources and a number of photocopies of secondary sources. The primary sources include two letters, the first from F G A Barnard dated 29-9-10, to W Derrick Esq, Cambooya requesting information on early settlement in Kew, and a handwritten reply from W Derrick recalling this period. Another primary source [laminated] relates to The Intermediate Examination conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria (1917). The Kew Historical Society has many items relating to the Barnard family in its collection. One is the wall clock, which was donated by a Mrs McArthur of North Balwyn in 1973. The correspondence relating to its acquisition, and an article written by Mavis Rolley is in the file. While the collection includes an original copy of ‘Bear and Forbear: A genealogical study of the Prentice, Barnard and related families in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia’ (Prentice, Sydney & Mildred, 1985) in its library, a photocopy of parts are included in the file, with a number of letters from Mildred Prentice. The Society also has a number of bottles etc., from the pharmacy, which were donated by Kathleen Murphy of Surrey Hills. There are also various copies of birth certificates, biographies etc.francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic)francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Bibliographies (Kew), 1984
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing a typed list of published histories (undated), a copy of ‘Brief Guide to Local History Resources held at the [Kew] Municipal Library’ (Green, D. & Tarr, A.,1984, 11pp) and ‘An Annotated List of Kew Newspapers from 1860-1985 (Green, Deidre, April 1985, 26pp)bibliographies - kew (vic.), kew librarybibliographies - kew (vic.), kew library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Boroondara Bulletin, 1994
City of BoroondaraReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderSubject file containing various copies of the City of Boroondara’s ‘Boroondara Bulletin’ including Volumes 1/1, 1/4 (1994), 2/2 (1995), 4 (1997) and Nov 2010. The file also includes some other, later Ward updates. The Bulletin was first issued by the City Commissioners following the forced amalgamation of the suburbs of Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn etc. into the new City in 1994. The early Bulletins were like local newspapers and reported on community activities as well as Council policy. Additional copies of the Boroondara Bulletin are stored in the Society’s Library.city of boroondara - boroondara bulletin, city of boroondara - publicationscity of boroondara - boroondara bulletin, city of boroondara - publications -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Cafes & Restaurants (Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing containing numerous reviews, articles and advertisements for cafes and restaurants in Kew and Kew East; mostly sourced from local newspapersbusinesses - kew (vic.)businesses - kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Centenary Celebrations (Kew), 1934, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Small file containing a photocopy of a newspaper article form 1934 (The Age, 27 October 1934), and two copies of a local United Centenary Thanksgiving Service held in Kew in the Alexandra Gardens on the occasion. centenary of melbourne, commemorative events - kew (vic), alexandra gardenscentenary of melbourne, commemorative events - kew (vic), alexandra gardens -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, FIGUEROLA, Alma, 1970
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing materials relating to an early member of the Kew Historical Society, Alma Figuerola, a Victorian artist living in ‘D’Estaville’, Barry Street, Kew. A newspaper article with photographs, published in The Herald (1958) provides evidence for the dating of the press photographs of Alma Figuerola in the Society’s collection. The file contains dated correspondence between the Society and Alma Figuerola relating to her health and to the death of her mother. The file also contains a ‘Sincere Thanks’ card from Carmen and Silvia Figuerola to the Society following Alma Figuerola’s funeral, noting the date of her death on 8 December 1970. The card gives the address of the house, in 1970, as 4 Sir William Street. In the file there is a letter from 1971 pertaining to the return of wedding dresses and other materials stored at D’Estaville for the Society (which at that stage did not have its own archive). A solicitor’s note from 1973 to the Society contains a refutation of the information about the house contained in Dorothy Rogers’ A History of Kew.kew (vic) - history, artists - kew (vic), alma figuerola, d'estaville, 7 barry street (kew)kew (vic) - history, artists - kew (vic), alma figuerola, d'estaville, 7 barry street (kew) -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society et al, Human Services, 1997
... relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file ...Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a three-part ‘Field Analysis’ / Major Assignment for RMIT Coursework by Lisa D’Acri and Simon Chambers on the History of Kew. Part 1 covers a ‘Community Area Profile’ (8 pages), Part 2 covers ‘Community Issues - The Effects of Amalgamation’ (4 pages), Part 3 covers ‘Human Service Organisation: Kew Residential Services’ (9 Pages). The research includes an analysis of demographic change over time, and summaries of interviews with residents and council officers. The file also includes the text of a talk provided by Lisa D’Acri to the Society in 1997 on Researching Kew’s History. Specific organisations covered include: Kew Cottages, St Nicholas Parents Assn. Inc.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic) -
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Photograph - Photographs, Former Baptist Church, Woodlands Avenue, Kew East, 2018
The former Baptist Church, at 8-12 Woodlands Avenue, Kew East, was nominated by the Society for protection as part of the Kew East Heritage Gap Study. W D Vaughan in his 'Kew's Civic History' (1960 writes that: "With the development of East Kew, local Baptists considered the establishment of a church was necessary. A block of land was purchased in Woodlands Avenue and the foundation stone of a new church was laid on August 8, 1931. A fine Sunday school has since been erected, and special emphasis has been given to providing activities for the young people of the church"Three colour photographs of the former Baptist Church in Woodlands Avenue, Kew East. The photographs are of the front and side of the clinker brick building. One of the photographs shows the foundation stone, laid by AH Lewis Esq, 8 August 1931.churches - kew (vic), baptist church - woodlands avenue - kew (vic) -
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Book, David Meagher, Fashion speak: interviews with the world's leading designers, 2008
The world of fashion is both highly artistic and highly challenging, with top designers balancing delicately between the cutting edge of creativity and the necessity of running a viable business. In this enthralling collection of interviews, David Meagher talks to top designers the world over, the people whose vision shapes the contemporary and future fashion. The designers—among them Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Martin Grant, Christopher Bailey of Burberry, and John Goot—talk about where they've come from, where they're headed, and their philosophy of design. Gorgeously illustrated throughout with full-color photographs from the catwalks of London, Paris, Milan, and New York, this is a fascinating insight into the minds shaping fashion today.North Sydney, N.S.W. : Random House Australia, 2008 281 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.non-fictionThe world of fashion is both highly artistic and highly challenging, with top designers balancing delicately between the cutting edge of creativity and the necessity of running a viable business. In this enthralling collection of interviews, David Meagher talks to top designers the world over, the people whose vision shapes the contemporary and future fashion. The designers—among them Marc Jacobs, Karen Walker, Martin Grant, Christopher Bailey of Burberry, and John Goot—talk about where they've come from, where they're headed, and their philosophy of design. Gorgeously illustrated throughout with full-color photographs from the catwalks of London, Paris, Milan, and New York, this is a fascinating insight into the minds shaping fashion today.fashion - history, fashion - interviews, fashion designers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, The Civic Frontier: The origin of local communities & local government in Victoria / [by] Bernard Barrett, 1979
... local government - victoria - history xv, 329 p. : ill. (part ...xv, 329 p. : ill. (part col.), planslocal government - victoria - history -
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Book, Nicole Jenkins, Style is eternal, 2014
Style is Eternal provides you with the tools to transform your wardrobe from faddish to stylish. Nicole Jenkins shares her experience as a fashion buyer and stylist to navigate the essential additions to your wardrobe without breaking the bank, use accessories to create new outfits, convert your fashion faux pas into chic statements and travel with only hand luggage and still look classy.Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Publishing, 2014 ©2014 ix, 198 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm non-fictionStyle is Eternal provides you with the tools to transform your wardrobe from faddish to stylish. Nicole Jenkins shares her experience as a fashion buyer and stylist to navigate the essential additions to your wardrobe without breaking the bank, use accessories to create new outfits, convert your fashion faux pas into chic statements and travel with only hand luggage and still look classy.nicole jenkins, clothing and dress, fashion accessories, fashion - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Cyril Pearl, Australia's Yesterdays: a look at our recent past, 1974
Cyril Pearl provided historical guidance and contributed much of the textSydney : Readers Digest Services Pty Ltd, 1974 360 p. : ill.(some col.), facsims., maps, ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionCyril Pearl provided historical guidance and contributed much of the textaustralia -- social conditions -- 20th century, australia -- social life and customs -- 20th century, australia -- biography., australia -- social conditions 1901-1970 -
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Book, Jane Nigro, Greetings From Malvern: a commemorative collection of postcards and photographs, 1994
Malvern, Vic. : Malvern Historical Society Inc., 1994 [40] p. : chiefly ill. ; 22 x 30 cm. non-fictionmalvern (vic.) -- pictorial works, malvern (vic.) -- history. -
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Book, Mary Ellis, People & Plants: A history of gardening in Victoria, 2003
Fish Creek., Victoria : Mary Ellis : c2003 172 p. : ill.(some col.)., ports. : 30 cm. non-fictiongardening - victoria - history, mary ellis, gardens -- victoria -- history., gardeners -- victoria -- biography. -
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Book, Mark Dunstan, In the Subbie Spirit: : One Hundred Years of the Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association, 2008
Mount Waverley, Vic. : Victortian Sub-District Cricket Association, 2008 iv, 124 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm. non-fictioncricket - kew - victoria, victorian sub-district cricket association -- anniversaries, victorian sub-district cricket association -- history., cricket -- victoria -- history. -
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Book, Hordern House, Australian Rare Books 1788-1900, 1987
Reference guide to rare books published in and on Australia between 1788 and 1900; includes reference to major early works relating to Australian Aborigines.Potts Point, NSW : Hordern House, 1989-1992 3 parts : illustrations, facsimiles ; 24 cm non-fictionReference guide to rare books published in and on Australia between 1788 and 1900; includes reference to major early works relating to Australian Aborigines.rare books -- australia -- bibliography., books with australian imprints, 1788-1900 - bibliographies -
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Book, Mallon Publishing, A Home of My Own: Handy hints and images from domestic life in Australia in the 1940s and 1950s, 2001
vi, 130 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.non-fictionhome economics -- australia., home economics -- australia -- history. -
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Book, National Trust of Australia (NSW), Australian Silver 1800-1900, 1973
128 pages, 12 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.non-fictionsilverware -- australia., silverwork -- australia -- history -- 19th century.