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Kew Historical Society IncArchive (series) - Subject File, MIMOVICH, Leopoldine
Kew Historical SocietySince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example.Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)This subject file was created by researchers of the Kew Historical Society. It contains primary and secondary sources relevant to Leopoldine (Poldi) Mimovich, a sculptor who lived at 31 Miller Grove. The file contains correspondence and newspaper articles. Included in these is an article from the Herald (1988) and an article about a house fire. Various sculptures by her are located in the Alexandra Gardens and in the Kew Library. The file lists these and identifies their location.leopoldine mimovich, artists -- kew (vic.), australian sculptorsleopoldine mimovich, artists -- kew (vic.), australian sculptors -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve, 1976
Dorothy Rogers wrote two major books on Kew's history: Lovely Old Homes of Kew (1961) and A History of Kew (1973). In addition to her published works, she was a regular contributor on issues of local history to suburban newspapers. Her archives are held in the collections of the State Library of Victoria and Kew Historical Society. Three years after her death in 1973, the Reserve was opened in her honour.Faded colour positive photograph of the opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve in 1976. The naming of the reserve honoured the contribution of the historian Dorothy Rogers, foundation member of the Society. The reserve is located on the north side of Studley Park Road just west of Kew Junction. Inscribed verso: "Members and relatives of the late Dorothy Rogers. Memorial reserve named and unveiled in her honour by (Cr Whiting Mayor) and City Manager Mr Fell 1978. In respect for her great research and service to the history of early Kew, and other places."dorothy rogers reserve, public parks -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve, 1976
Dorothy Rogers wrote two major books on Kew's history: Lovely Old Homes of Kew (1961) and A History of Kew (1973). In addition to her published works, she was a regular contributor on issues of local history to suburban newspapers. Her archives are held in the collections of the State Library of Victoria and Kew Historical Society. Three years after her death in 1973, the Reserve was opened in her honour.Faded colour positive photograph of the opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve in 1976. The naming of the reserve honoured the contribution of the historian Dorothy Rogers, foundation member of the Society. The reserve is located on the north side of Studley Park Road just west of Kew Junction. Inscribed verso: "Left to right: Mrs Rogers Jnr, Joy Stewart, Miss Jenkins sitting / Mrs Richardson and Mr Richardson, Brother of D. Rogers), Mayor Cr Whiting, City Manager Mr Fell, Background / KHS President Miss Hall, Mr B O'Neill KHS member, / taken during the memorial unveiling of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve"dorothy rogers reserve, public parks -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, Fairyland - 57 Malmsbury Street
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file on ‘Fairyland’, 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew. Fairyland, when owned by the Tabulos was a noted local, state, national and international tourist attraction. The grandparents of the historian Dorothy Rogers had originally owned the house. The file contains a copy of Rogers’ history of the house. The file also contains sundry newspaper articles/clippings, correspondence between KHS and the City of Boroondara relating to heritage protection, personal email correspondence (not for distribution), poetry, research documents including timelines, and colour and black and white photographs (donated by Betty Morgan, Matt Dickerson, et al). Primary sources included in the file include photocopies of Jim Tabulo’s War records and Jim and Grace Tabulo’s wedding certificate. The Tabulos collected and displayed in their garden many items of porcelain, pictures etc. The file contains a copy of a document/booklet on the British Royal family that once formed part of the Fairyland Collection.kew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucherkew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucher -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (series) - Subject File, Pomeroy (aka Merridale)
Kew Historical SocietySince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file created by researchers of the Kew Historical Society containing primary and secondary sources relevant to 'Pomeroy' (later renamed 'Merridale') in Sackville Street, Kew. The file includes a history of the house and its owners. Also sale notices and correspondence re use of its tennis court by parishioners of St Hilary's. [See also Conservation Study 1988 and Melbourne Mansions Database]pomeroy -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), sackville street -- kew (vic.), merridale - sackville street -- kew (vic.), historic houses - victorian -- kew (vic.)pomeroy -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), sackville street -- kew (vic.), merridale - sackville street -- kew (vic.), historic houses - victorian -- kew (vic.)
