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Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Bands, 1992
Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderThere have been a number of Bands in Kew’s history. The subject file contains three newspaper articles/files on the Kew Citizen’s Band, the Kew Youth Band (1989-) and the Kew Band. Other references to bands and their histories are included in published local histories. kew historical society - archives, performing arts - kew (vic), kew band, music - bands - kew (vic), kew youth band (1989-), kew citizen’s bandkew historical society - archives, performing arts - kew (vic), kew band, music - bands - kew (vic), kew youth band (1989-), kew citizen’s band -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, Borough of - 1863-1911, 2012
Various partiesReferenceSecondary valuesKew was designated a borough in 1863 and remained so until declared a Town in 1911. The subject file contains copies of a research report by Andrew Frost on the work of Kew Council in this period in relation to the maintenance of streets.kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic)kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew Bowling Club (Vic), 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on the former Kew Bowling Club (Vic), founded in 1880 and amalgamated with the Auburn Heights Bowling Club in 1998. The Club was located behind the Kew Recreation Hall at 12-16 Wellington Street, Kew. The file contains both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include twelve annual reports (1984-85 to 1988-89; 1990-1 to 1996-97); sundry copies of the Club’s newsletter - ‘Kew View’ from the period 1980-95; magazines celebrating the inaugural and second annual ‘Kew Cup’ (1992-93); ephemera such as the programs for the Centenary Dinner (1980); the Club’s Constitution (1987); and research notes and newspaper articles/clippings. The file also includes two copies of the Club’s history. A number of documents relate to the proposed sale of the land by Boroondara Council in 2001. In 2020, KHS accepted into its collection the entire collection and archives of the Kew Bowling Club. These are stored separately.kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic)kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Business Association, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderN?Akew - history, kew business associationkew - history, kew business association -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew, Centenary of - 1960, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderIn 1960, the City of Kew celebrated its centenary. It had been constituted a separate municipality in 1860 following its separation from the Kew Roads Board. The Kew Historical Society had been founded in 1958 to assist in the celebration of the anniversary. The Society’s main contribution was to author a 24-page booklet on Kew’s history. The Information file contains a copy of the book and a later separate index of its contents. Various copies of the book record their donor’s names - Margaret Bertuch (2005), Mr Keith Hobson (2007), Betty Huston. The file also contains a detailed three-page signed manuscript/typescript by Dorothy Rogers, noting her ‘Impressions of Functions During the Centenary, Kew, 13th to 18th December 1961’. The commentary lists all formal events during this period, including performances. Also in the file is an original copy of the order of business of the Committee of the Whole Council (23 Apr 1960), copies of centenary editions of newspapers (The Outer Circle Mirror 13 Dec 1960; The Free Press 18 Dec 1960 - donated by Margaret Bertuch)kew - history, centenary of the city of kew (vic) 1960, centenary of kew - events, centenary of kew -special council meeting, dorothy rogerskew - history, centenary of the city of kew (vic) 1960, centenary of kew - events, centenary of kew -special council meeting, dorothy rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew Chronicles, 2006
Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderSubject file containing three copies of a periodical produced and distributed in Kew entitled ‘Kew Chronicles’ (1#2006, 3#2007). The file also erroneously contains a timeline of Kew’s history called ‘Kew Chronicle’.kew - history, kew chronicles, publications - kew (vic)kew - history, kew chronicles, publications - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Amalgamation, 1994
Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderThe City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. The new city comprised the former Cities of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell. This archive file contains primary sources and publications relating to the amalgamation. The earliest item in the file is a newspaper article/clipping from the Eastern Standard (1986) recording a request from Hawthorn Council to Kew Council to consider amalgamating. The file also includes other newspaper articles/cuttings (some undated) reporting on opposition to the amalgamation. An interesting item in the file is a photocopy of a coloured digital photograph of the members of the last Kew Council. [The original still has to be discovered]. The file also contains a commemorative edition of Kewriosity [magazine] (1994), which lists all the chairmen and mayors of Kew (1861-1994) and three copies of the City of Kew Final Commemorative Council Meetingb14 June 1994. kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic)kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Community Directories, 1958
City of KewReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderN/Akew - history, local government - kew (vic) - publications, community directories - kew (vic)kew - history, local government - kew (vic) - publications, community directories - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Management, 1958
City of KewReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderKew in Victoria was declared a City in 1921, and remained so until it was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. This is a single large archive file, primarily comprised of Kew Council documents, a number of which date from an earlier period. Interesting early primary sources include: 1914 Amendments to the Local Government Act of 1903 [copy owned by Mr W.J. Muntz C.E.]; a Cleansing Contract [for the removal of night-soil] (1913); an Annual Statement of Accounts (1923); and By-Law No.66 (1939) [relating to the “Erection Construction and Removal of Buildings, Advertising Signs, Etc.”; and the Councillor’s Handbook (1939). In addition to these, later publications relate to Financial Statements (1986, 1987, 1988); Model Local Laws (1989); a Municipal Emergency Management Plan (1990); Mobile Bin Recycling Trial (1991); a School Project Kit (1991-2); and Committee Minutes (1992). There are also a number of newspaper articles/clippings on Council management issueslocal government - kew (vic) - publications, city of kew - management, city of kew - amendments to the local government act 1903, city of kew - by-laws, city of kew - financial statements, city of kew - councillor's handbook, city of kew - municipal emergency management plan 1990, city of kew - mobile bin recycling trial (1991)local government - kew (vic) - publications, city of kew - management, city of kew - amendments to the local government act 1903, city of kew - by-laws, city of kew - financial statements, city of kew - councillor's handbook, city of kew - municipal emergency management plan 1990, city of kew - mobile bin recycling trial (1991) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Memorabilia, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderTBAkew historical society - archives, kew - history, city of kew - memorabiliakew historical society - archives, kew - history, city of kew - memorabilia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of - Proclamation, 1921
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderKew was declared a City in 1921. The subject file contains two items relating to this proclamation: a photocopy of newspaper pictures showing Lord Stradbroke declaring Kew a City (Weekly Times, 19 March 1921 and a brochure produced in 1921 by Council to commemorate the event. kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.)kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, City of ~ Publications
City of KewKHS OrderSubject file including sundry publications of the City of Kewkew historical society - archives, kew - historykew historical society - archives, kew - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Kew Civic & Community Centre Movement, 1958
Various partiesSubject FileKHS Imposed OrderSubject File containing information relating to the Kew Civic & Community Centre Movementkew historical society - archives, kew - history, kew civic & community centre movementkew historical society - archives, kew - history, kew civic & community centre movement -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Children's Cottages, Kew, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file on Kew Children's Cottageskew - history, mental health - kew (vic), institutions - kew (vic), idiot asylum - kew (vic), children's cottages kewkew - history, mental health - kew (vic), institutions - kew (vic), idiot asylum - kew (vic), children's cottages kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Children's Cottages, Kew - Fire, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Information on the fire at Kew Cottages in 1996mental health - kew (vic), institutions - kew (vic), idiot asylum - kew (vic), children's cottages kew, kew cottagesmental health - kew (vic), institutions - kew (vic), idiot asylum - kew (vic), children's cottages kew, kew cottages -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Court House 1986-1989, 1986
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information relating to the Kew Post Office complex, including the Kew Court House and the Police Station. The correspondence between parties included the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, and the Victorian Government. Initially the correspondence related to the proposed use of the Court House as a Centre for the Society as it was being forced to vacate the Copy Shop (q.v) in Walpole Street due to its impending demolition. Later correspondence relates to the proposed sale of the Court House by the Victorian Government.kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic)kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Court House - 2000-2005, 2000
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about the heritage significance of the Kew Court House (and Police Station) in High Street, Kew. Most of the file contains correspondence between a number of interested parties including the Kew Historical Society which was leading the campaign to have the building/precinct preserved and used for community purposes. Letters and submissions include those from the Department of Treasury & Finance, Ray Tonkin (Heritage Victoria), Dr. Robert Dean MLA, Judith Voce, Hon David Davis MLC, John Lenders MP, Hon John Thwaites, Andrew McIntosh MLA and officers of the Kew Historical Society. The file also contains records of interview and memos and meeting minutes relating to the campaign.kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic)kew - history, kew court house, kew police station, heritage campaigns - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, North East Link, 2019
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing documents relating to the development and impact of of North East link in Melbourne.north-east link, transport infrastucure - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), streets - kew (vic), freeways - kew (vic)north-east link, transport infrastucure - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), streets - kew (vic), freeways - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society et al, Australian Natives Association, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a single item from the former Kew Branch No 153. The file is a handbill inviting members to a branch meeting on 11 November 1907 in the Kew Town Hall. The handbill lists the names of members standing as office-bearers for the 1907-08 year. They include Messrs H Simmons, CS Clark, WJ Clark, HC Crouch, CW Ward, C Shacklock, R Church, JC Lawn, W Tredinnick, WR Church, TG Coventry, WJ Perry, H Heymanson, E Jellis, H Wentworth, CS Clark, EA Atkyns, A Cleary, H Don, L Virtue, S Abbott, T Blackburn, ? Watson, and J Gidley. The bill is annotated to show which candidates were unsuccessful. Other known members of the association include Henry Kellett.australian natives association, ana kew branch 153, mutual societies - kew (vic.)australian natives association, ana kew branch 153, mutual societies - kew (vic.) -
Winchelsea and District Historical Society
commemorative mallet, 22.01.1908
The current Shire hall was built 1908 to replace the original shire hall which was demolished due to crumbling plaster in the brickwork. This mallet was used in the opening ceremony of the new shire hall to ceremonially lay the foundation stone at the commencement of the construction of the new hall.This item commemorates the opening of one of Winchelsea's most attractive heritage buildings.The old Shire office now known locally as the "tea trooms" was the political and administrational centre of the Winchelsea Shire before the amalgamation and formation of the Surf Coast Shire.wooden mallet with gothic style silver/pewter work. inscription on base of mallet.Presented to/ Cr. J. Mathison J.P./ President. Shire of Winchelsea./ On the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Shire Hall 22. 1.08winchelsea, shire, mallet, opening, ceremony, foundation stone, j. mathison, silverwork, wood work, relic, artefact, new shire hall, president, councillor -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, The Architectural Students Society of the Victorian Institute of Architects, Smudges, Jan-49
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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Living in a Technological Age, 1968
Discusses impact of technology in society. Four stages recognised from the Industrial Revolution to technology being controlled, to the use of technology in everyday life and finally to the effects, good and bad, on society and the environment, and how to adjust technology to benefit all. Discussion of reflections in architecture and how technology has advanced creativity and serves to benefit all societies.Paper for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s Third Study ConferenceTypewritten, pencil edits, quarto, 13 pagestechnology, society, metabolism, archigram, architectural movements, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Australian Architecture, 1971
Discussion of Architectural professional techniques (organisation of the profession, from the societies, registration etc and the growth in the profession, office practices) public and private practices (eg Commonwealth Department of Works,), research and regulations (eg building research, CSIRO), and theory and practice (the vernacular, the professional and the creative).Original manuscript of an article published as 'Architecture in Australia’ in RIBA Journal, Vol.78, No.1, January 1971, pp.11-20.Typewritten (p/copy), quarto, 22 pagesaustralian architecture, royal australian institute of architects, the architecture profession, package dealing, australian architecture students association, public and private practice, commonwealth department of works, building research, csiro, building regulations, john andrews, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Architect and Society
This is a manuscript associated with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Convention, "Civic Architecture, the Architect and Society" which discusses city development. Boyd argues that an Australian architectural style is growing with the contemporary generation of architects departing from international modern architectural influences from which they studied. Boyd explains how a pattern of Australian architecture can be seen through materiality and the expression of structure.Typewritten (c copy), foolscap, 4 pages (two copies)Minor handwritten edit on both copiesroyal australian institute of architects, convention, technology, australian cities, urbanism, australian architecture, international modern architecture, walkabout, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Freedom From Conformism, 1962
Boyd discusses, in a sardonic tone, how we have lost our ability to voice criticism of the establishment and think for ourselves. He also discusses the undermining of freedom, self-censorship and 'self-inflicted restriction of liberty' in Australian society.Original manuscript of a script for the ABC Radio ‘Freedom’Series, 16.07.1962.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagescriticism, conformism, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Speech, Robin Boyd, Australia Fair?, c. 1965
In this handwritten text of a speech to the Victorian Fabian Society, Boyd addresses the question: Is Australia Ugly? He argues that the issue with Australian cities is primarily in the realm of urban design rather than architecture. Boyd outlines the types of ugliness in the urban domain, comparing attitudes to Australian cities to those elsewhere, particularly the United States.Speech to Victorian Fabian SocietyHandwritten, quarto, 15 pages, missing pages 11-16.victorian fabian society, george johnson, eric westbrook, steven murray-smith, fred ledgar, south eastern freeway, lyndon johnson, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Statement to the Select Committee on the Encouragement of Aust. Productions on Television
Boyd comments on Australian television being largely occupied with and influenced by American television. He stresses the importance of fostering Australian creativity and writing to create television shows that are genuinely and characteristically Australian.Typewritten (c copy), pencil additions and edits, foolscap, 6 pagesVictorian Fabian Society, George Johnson, Eric Westbrook, Steven Murray-Smith, Fred Ledgar, South Eastern Freeway, Lyndon Johnson, robin boyd, manuscripttelevision, american television, british dramas, hollywood, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Max Dimmack, Clifford Last, 1972
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketinscription inside front Cover - "To Patricia, A very bright star in my 'galaxy of friends' - Cliff October 1972" Book design by Grahame King. Also, cutout of 'Arts in Society' column from New Society, 12 August 1971walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Herald, Sydney's Sorrow' and 'Keen regret in London', 1923
This small Clipping has two notices, once from Sydney and one from London, reporting the death of Mr Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's father. He died on 27 November 1923. The Sydney article quotes Mr Sydney Ure Smith , president of the Artist's Society, and Mr Lionel Lindsay, the Australian artist.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Magazine - Clipping, John Arnold and Peter Pierce, The Best 101 Australian books, 19.11.1991
This is an article on The Best 101 Australian books. The ninth book is 'Robin Boyd's Australia's Home: Its Origin, Builders and Occupiers' (1952: MUP reprint with foreword by High Stretton 1987). "Still the best book on Australian architecture, it described a basic constituent of society in style that guaranteed an audience wider than the author's profession".Attached to it is an MUP "With compliments" note.walsh st library