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-fictionSchool's in at Kew Council [Deepdene Primary School; Sacred Heart Primary School; MLC] / p1. Who reads Kewriosity? [survey] / p1&8. Dates for April / p2. [Community] Notices / p2&8. Update - Notes from Council - Commentary [Local Government; Australian Constitutional Convention] / p3. Some spare hours to fill?? [Kew Community Bus] / p3. Traffic management / p3. In Brief [Concern over outdoor advertising; Fenced in for safety - Denmark Street Infant Welfare Centre; The latest on Safeway] / p4. Profile - Cr Chester Keon-Cohen / p4. The Gladstone College saga: Part 3 / p5. They call her "Amazing Grace" [Grace Chambers] / p5. Kew Community House [Migrant English; Photocopier; Term II] / Rhonda McCaw p6. Kew families needed [Inner East Foster care] / p6. Ramblings of Kew's last cowboy - First of a new series of articles by Bill Stent [Dairy farms] / Bill Stent p7. Care-Force needs new financial supporters / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

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-fictionThe Armistice and our men come home - a personal memory of Kew by Bill Stent / Bill Stent p1. Community Notices [Auxiliaries; Clubs and societies; General; Politics; Religious notices; Support groups] / p2&16. Update: Notes from Council - Consultation and the decision making process / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Baby safety bassinet loan scheme / p4. Read this! [incinerators] / p4. Traffic management / p4. Did you know? [Kew Library - Local history, Genealogy] / p4. Kindergarten extended hours / p4. Kew jobs for women [Kew Councillors; Kew Council officers] / p5. The Churches of Kew invite you to celebrate Victoria's 150th anniversary at an Ecumenical Service / p6. Leaves and more leaves [incinerators] / p6. Join the Kew Citizens' Band Supporters Club / p6. Kew Citizens' Band in concert / p6. East Kew Shopping Centre: Good guide to easy shopping [Overview, Map, Advertisements] / p7-10. Youth Page [Youth Theatre Concept; New Youth Centre; The Parsonage - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Football: Kew records two wins / p12. Library News / p12. Flight of fantasy [Kew/Deepdene Artists' Co-operative] / p12. What is the Kew Community Action Group? / p13. Would you like to help? [Kew Community House] / p13. Family Day Care in Kew / p13. Adult literacy in Kew / p13. Kew Community House [Open Day, Garden tools needed, City walks, Committee meetings, Kew kids 'n Kritters] / p14. Interchange needs you! [disability support] / p14. This Kewriosity is being delivered to you by - Kew Primary School / p15. May School Holiday Programs [Playcentre; Kew Traffic School; Mobile new games trailer] / p15. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

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-fictionOccasional Care [Centre] is a winner [Strathalbyn Street] / p1. And what a Parade it was! [Kew Festival] / p1. Community Notices - General; Clubs and societies; Religious notices; Politics; Auxiliaries; Support Groups] / p2&8. Update: Notes from Council - Trees: Our heritage [street trees] / Cr Robin Saunders [Mayor of Kew] p3. Doorknock in traffic management Area 5 / p4. Driver needed! [Kew Community Bus] / p4. We have a place for your child! [Davis Street Kindergarten] / p4. Council supports Community Employment Program / p4. New Residents Kit / p4. What is a playgroup? [Highbury Grove Playgroup] / p5. Future planning for children's services / p5. Don't burn those leaves / p5. Kew Community House [short courses] / p5. Youth Page: What does the Youth Services Officer do? Junior footballers: where are you? [Kew Football Club]; Youth groups - let more people know about your club; Recreation and enjoyment / p6. Proposed Kew Full Day Care Centre / p7. Greek Easter / p7. "Spring" Festivals and the origins of the Easter Bunny / p7. This Kewriosity is being delivered to you by - Kew Preschool Support Group [Woodlands Avenue Baptist Church Hall] / p8. A fond farewell to A.C.K.D.A. [Artists’ Co-operative for the Kew/Deepdene area] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat is THIS Kewriosity Sheet? Where did it come from? What's it for? / [Cr] Kaye Cole [Mayor of Kew] p1. What's doing in Kew during June / p1. Those vacant dates / p1. People wanted [Mount Royal Henry Pride Geriatric Centre] / p1. Pensioners' Association /p1. We need your news / p1. The birth of a village [Kew history] / H. Rolley p2. Limerick of the month / p2. Kew Chess Club -1979 Championships / p2. Kew Rovers start well [The Kew Rovers Football Club] / p2. The Copy Shop / p2. Area Playgroups / p2. Council News - Stradbroke Park Pavilion; Recreational Achievement of the Year Award; Kew Elder Citizens' Club / p2. Winter Sporting Activities Operating Throughout Kew / p2. Citizens' Advice Bureau / p2.community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionRotary Club of Kew 7th Annual Art Show / p1. Kew Recreation Program: Term Two (courses) / p1. Kew Kite Club / p1. R.A.A.V. (Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria) / p2. Daytime Garden Club / p2. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p2. Community Aid Abroad / p2. Uniting Church East Kew (calendar of events) / p2. Native Plant Group / p2. Luncheon / p2. School Holiday Program / p3. Kew Holiday Program 10-17 years / p3. Drop In Centre (Sacred Heart School) / p3. Kew Traffic School / p3. Playcentre (St Paul's School for the Blind) / p3. Toddler Playgroups (Uniting Church of Kew) / p3. Mobile New Games Trailer / p4 Sports Coaching: Tennis/Football / p3. History on a postcard / Barbara Giles (Lawrie Kohlmayer; postcard history) / p4. Kew Library / p4. Dinner & Music (Kew Uniting Church) / p4. Evening Mission Group (Kew Uniting Church) / p4. Kew Garden Club / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The program describes the performance as 'original burlesque' and was written, composed and produced by A E Woffinden and A W Sutton, members of the Chatham Fathers' Club, to raise money for the school. There were 250 programs printed at a cost of one pound fifteen shillings. This performance starred 21 of the fathers with Mr W Crellin as the only female character, Miss Eileen Flapper. The Chatham Fathers' Club became renowned locally for the quality of its performances, repeats being given to other community organisations. In the publication 'Chatham Past & Present: A Patchwork of People' there is also a photo of the cast taken in the quadrangle of the school. The original program and photo were lent to the school at the time of the 70 year reunion in 1997 by Mrs Jean Lacy (nee Walker), whose father took part as a member of the jury. Many of the performers were also in the formal photo of the Father's Club, taken in February 1928 on the front steps of the school. The original hangs in the school entry foyer and is reproduced in 'A Patchwork of People: Chatham Past and Present'. In relation to names, these are better identified and the following identifications have been reached by referencing this and the 1931 electoral roll. The geographic spread of addresses reflects that when Chatham opened in August 1927, surrounding schools were overcrowded and some families chose to relocate their children. Albert Ernest Woffinden (manufacturer) lived at 14 Banool Road, Surrey Hills. Alfred William Sutton (clerk) lived at 528 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills. Mr A Davidson - not found in electoral roll. Walter Dallas Kinross (mechanic) lived at 72 Empress Road, Surrey Hills. Gilbert Leslie (Bert) Rae (sales) lived at 63 Empress Road, Surrey Hills. Mr Joseph P Braddick (mechanic) lived at 1 Northcote Avenue, Canterbury; now Balwyn (NB/ Name is miss-spelt Braddock in the program). Norman Patrick Smart (bt opr) lived at 61 Sir Garnet Road, Surrey Hills. Henry Albert Wysham (show card writer) lived at 9 Northcote Avenue, Canterbury. Mr Sidney Bessant (labourer) lived at 191 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury. William Morrison (teacher) lived at 37 Chatham Road, Canterbury. William Charles Crellin (breadcarter) lived at 59 Empress Road, Surrey Hills. Mr F Parsons - taken as Fred Parsons (bricklayer) lived at 2 Kaarumba Grove, Balwyn. Mr MacDougal (incorrectly spelt in program) is Dougall MacDougall (gas collector) lived at 5 Wells Street, Surrey Hills. Mr A V Webb - not found. Mr McKie - not found. Victor Harold Theodore Clow (civil servant) lived at 4 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn; listed as T. Clow. Mr M Walker (donor's father) not found in electoral roll for 1931; thought to have lived in Sir Garnet Road. Mr McLeod - a number listed in the 1931 electoral roll. Richard Frost (carriage builder) lived at 341 Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills. Mr Allen - a number listed in the 1931 electoral roll. Mr J Tulloch - not found in the 1931 electoral roll. This is an example of 'home-spun' entertainment and creativity of the era when the sense of community was very real. It is an example of the fundraising efforts undertaken by school communities to provide 'extras' that would later be regarded as 'basics'. For many years the sense of community in this part of Surrey Hills revolved around Chatham school, the Benson Street Methodist Church and the football club, located at the Canterbury Recreation Ground.A photocopy of the programme for the Chatham Primary School Fathers' Club "Trial by Jury" performance on 16 November 1929. It includes the words of the song 'Carry me back to dear old Chatham'. It lists the performers by character and some details regarding the Chatham Primary School Fathers' Club.chatham primary school, chatham primary school fathers' club, theatrical productions, entertainment, albert ernest woffinden, fundraising, alfred william sutton, walter dallas kinross, gilbert leslie (bert) rae, joseph p braddick, norman patrick smart, henry albert wysham, sidney bessant, william morrison, william charles crellin, fred parsons, dougall macdougall, mr a v webb, mr mckie, victor harold theodore clow, mr m walker, mr mcleod, richard frost, mr allen, mr j tulloch