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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Harry Gilham, Notice of Application for Planning Permit for the site of the former Shire of Eltham Office, 895 Main Road, Eltham, c.Aug. 1996
The Shire Offices opened in 1965 and were extended in 1971. The final Eltham Shire Council meeting was held in December 1994 before the forced amalgamations of municipal councils by the Kennett Government. The State-Government-appointed Commissioners (1994-1996) took the decision in July 1996 to demolish the Eltham Shire Offices. The demolition works started within 24 hours of the decision being made.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 5 of 6 strips Associated printKodak Gold 100-5eltham shire office, demolition, planning permit -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Masonic Bible
Bible belonging to David Kinnane, Yarrowee Lodge, Number 10. The Yarrowee Masonic Lodge met for the first time on 3 February 1857 in Ballarat. Richard Ocock was elected Worshipful Master; Bernard Smith the Senior Warden and Thomas Cope the Junior Warden. Meetings were held at the George Hotel, Lydiard Street, Ballarat, on the Wednesday nearest the full moon in each month. Blue covered masonic bible.freemason, lodge, kinnane, yarrowee lodge, david kinnane -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Freemason's Badge, Dave Kinnane 10
Badge belonging to Dave Kinnane of Yarrowee Lodge (Number 10). The Yarrowee Masonic Lodge met for the first time on 3 February 1857 in Ballarat. Richard Ocock was elected Worshipful Master; Bernard Smith the Senior Warden and Thomas Cope the Junior Warden. Meetings were held at the George Hotel, Lydiard Street, Ballarat, on the Wednesday nearest the full moon in each month.Blue and white metal badge with black printing.Dave Kinnane 10kinnane, yarrowee, freemason -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Letter from Melbourne Legacy Club to Aaron Beattie, Esq, 4/6/1929
This letter was written as a result of a meeting that brought to the attention of the Junior Legacy Club that the accounting methods used by Mr Beattie for his services was unsatisfactory. Melbourne Legacy clearly wished that the accounts be quite transparent. Aaron Beattie was key in the boys classes and annual demonstrations for many years. Walter Pavey served in the Australian Army during WW1 with the 10th Australian Infantry Battalion.A record that Legacy was determined to make their accounting practices professional and transparent, even as early as 1929.Foolscap paper letter signed Walter Pavey. Legacy Club Melbourne, 540-542 Little Collins St, Melbourne C1. Dated 4th June, 1929. Signed Walter Pavey.regulations, aaron beattie -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Proposals from J.L.C, 1942
Notes from the meeting of the Junior Legatee Committee held on 28 September 1942 reveal how Legatees perceived the need to establish a residence for juniors. The notes detail the type of residence which would be appropriate, and how it should be funded and run in broad outline. These views were informed by an interview with the Headmaster of Box Hill Grammar School, a co-educational boarding school.It is interesting to note the different attitudes towards boys and girls at that time; girls required sewing and music rooms to replace the workshop and gym for the boys. The impetus to provide safe accommodation for children exemplify Legacy values.5 quarto carbon copies, black on white, two punched holes for filing.Pages 4 and 5 hand written numbers '4' and '3' Date on Page 1 underlined in pen.holmbush initial negotiations, committee -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, Education Department, Victoria, Special Certificate for Regular Attendance, Education Department, Victoria, 24 January 1933
On the 24th January 1933 Certificate No.12002, a Special Certificate for Regular Attendance, is issued to Helen Young who had been a pupil at School No.3235 Beech Forest from 24th March 1928 to 12 December 1932 for attendance at every school meeting during that period. It was signed by the Minister of Public Instruction, Mr. J.W. Pennington, and the Acting Director, Mr. J. McRae.Special Certificate for Regular Attendance, Education Department, Victoria. A4 printed and filled in by hand.education department; victoria; beech forest; helen young; certificate; attendance; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Skittles
Skittles was a game of European origin maybe as early as the 4th or 5th century and became popular in England in the 14th century. Many Bendigo hotels included Skittle Alley's and some early mentions of these include Epsom in 1856. Teams could even play for monetary prizes. Although generally considered an indoor game, skittles also made appearances at outings such as picnics and race meetings.2 Wooden skittles with knob at the top. Cylindrical in shape thinning out at the neck. Two grooves at the bottom with one groove in the middle and another 2 grooves just as the neck seems to thin down. Hole in the middle at the bottom and one at the top skittles, toys, leisure activity -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind monthly meeting minutes from 17/8/1936 to 17/7/1939, 1936-1939
Minutes of the quarterly meetings of the AAB Committee held at the Kooyong Club House. Minutes contain matters discussed from correspondence and via individual committee members. These include the unsuccessful application for a mouth organ band (p.14), rescinding of this motion (p.20) and formation of the Harmonica Band (p.33 & 35), as well as a leaflet for the Association's Summer Concert (p.146). 1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Yarra Glen Auxiliary, 1956 - 1997
The Yarra Glen RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 19, 1956. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Newspaper articles -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Koo Wee Rup Auxiliary, 1931 - [20--?]
The Koo Wee Rup RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 26, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1990 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989 - 2005. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: November 13, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. November 13: Organ donation with Dr Alan McLaine, Meeting new Public Relations Manager – Julia Saralogis. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee function, 1932
The photo shows a room full of Legatees. The venue, date and names are unknown. Legatees met for many reasons including weekly comradeship luncheons with guest speakers. In the early days meetings were held at places like the Phairs Hotel, and Victoria Coffee Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history of Melbourne Legacy with the caption: Melbourne Legacy Club Weekly Luncheon, September 1932.Legatees met up for comradeship meetings and functions. Strong bonds were formed between Legatees.Black and white photo of a roomful of Legatees at a function.Embossed in the left hand corner is a logo for 'C. Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell' who would have been the photographer.legatee event, comradeship -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, 10. The Residence: "Blamey House" Extract from Minutes 23.10.73
Pages 2 and 3 extracted from minutes of an unnamed committee meeting held on 5.11.73, probably the Residences Committee. The items discussed seem to be mostly about Blamey House and the need to renovate various areas at a possible cost of $20,000-$25,000. The minutes emphasise the need to bring forward a complete Works Programme for Blamey House to bring it up to the standard of Harelands and Stanhope.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.Foolscap sheets x 2, black type on white. Two holes punched for filing. 01675.3 Pencilled notes: 'HR & JC to talk about forecast', occupancy rates for Blamey House, Stanhope and Har elands in '74.residences, blamey house -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Ormond Amateur Football Club
This file contains two items: 1/A 50 page book on history of Ormond Junior Football Club, from its days as St. Annes Football Club to its amalgamation with Ormond Amateur Football. Book compiled by Claire Barton from AGM meetings 2009. 2/A copy of six football club addresses from the city of Moorabbin Community Directory 1987.ormond junior football club, stock jack, stevens harold r., st. annes church hall, halls, maylan street, east bentleigh, bentleigh mckinnon youth club, clubs and associations, smith brian, scott r. ken, steve stevens, keane adrian, oaten max, dight john, southam david, patterson don, stait ron, ceresa jack, forward cyril, moorehouse bob, forward may, heggert joan, morris jill, brabner martene, williams margaret, jackson judy, mcinery loris, mckinnon high school, walnut street, bailey reserve, boundary road, dowling russell, miller ian, keane david, starke neil “speedie.”, red cross, schweppes, sponsors, claremont junior football club, glenorchy football club, hudson peter, heggert keith, hilton ken, ormond blues, barassi ron, dargavel marita, beggs mr., smith mr., kaighal mr., gunn e. e., morcum glen, cochrane b., clark d., tate geoff, dargavel b., pappas sid, melbourne football club, brabner cameron, siderellis terry, morris wayne, burns robbie, kemp malcolm, siderellis tim, tinsley warwick, grant tom, middleton mick, dowling ian, clarke grant, young morgan, dawes bernie, dawes gerry, montgomery peter, peebles gordon, bentleigh bulldogs football club, mckinnon reserve, sheehy marnie, doble john, kerford phil, gleeson ian, rollasom brian, beynon wayne, societal events and activities, sheehy fay, wood ron, mckinnon butchers, brabner graham, begg john, moorabbin ufa, melbourne football club little league, interleague football matches, brandella cup, mccarthy justin, lough chris, montgomery stephen, carey tim, roe anthony, hardy chris, mccarthy justin, thomas matthew, perry richard, birch david, king denise, sparrow family, wilson ron, dupe stephen, karrageorgiov chris, hardy chris, borrett john, edgells darren, sparrow peter, ormond amateur football club, duncan john, beard j., warren e., pearson martin, waldron gary, marwood shane, collingwood vfl, jackson ricky, melbourne vfl, smith terry, richmond vfl, perkin phil, bentleigh juniors, beham m., neville david, taylor stephen, palmer tony, o’hara matt, ‘the cedric keane perpetual trophy’, st. anne’s football club, ormond east, valkstone, glenhuntly, st. patricks, primary schools, st. kilda junior leagues, lightening premiership, measures paul, msjfl u15 best and fairest, birch david, eishold lewis, eishold rohan, murrumbeena j. f. club, vic kick clinic, lough david, pennacchia luigi, best and fairest, buckley mark, rombotis john, d’astoli michael, msjfl team, king geoff, stumbles roger, williams cameron, byron noel, gillot heather, lehner elaine, oakleigh districts, stevens h. r., forward c. c., beggs j. w., scott k. k., kaighan t. a., dargavel m. mrs., forward n. c., keane m. j. mrs., woodhouse r. j. (dec), smith b. w., keane c. b., morgom g. m. (dec), dowling r. a., starke n., montgomery p., pearson p., kerford p., king d. mrs., lough d., perkin p., lehner e. mrs., russell r., interleague team, byron jason, guzzo anthony, kinsella trent, pym dominic, turner davis, b. f., artz ben, ralogaivav joe, jones alan, martin rick, editor, barton claire, australian rules football, sporting clubs, ormond, mckinnon, bentleigh, sports officials, committees of management, murrumbeena -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Nowa Nowa Recreation Centre, 1999
This hall was originally at Tostaree where it was opened in 1919 as State School no. 3994, worked part time with Upper Hospital Creek, Canni Creek. Later used as a public hall for meetings, dances etc. When no longer being used it was donated to Nowa Nowa RSL as clubrooms, later became CWA Hall, finally in mid 1990's fitted out as Recreation Centre.Colour photograph of the Gym at Nowa Nowa. Officially the Nowa Nowa Health and Fitness Centre, a small timber half, corrugated iron gable roof, short ramp leading to roofed veranda across front entry. Nowa Nowa Victoriahistoric buildings, recreation facilities -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association.1st July,1974. Edition No. 3/74, 01/07/1974
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's June 1974 meeting, Handicapped Minding Scheme starts, Diamond Valley Learning Centre, The public interest v personal interests, Letter to the Editor, From the Council Chamber, The Fish Scheme, The restrictive entrance to Willis Street, School and kinder news, Meet the natives. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Royal Show 1957, 1957
Note by T.H. Kneen 13 May1992, "The Burnley display was part of the Division of Agricultural Education's display covering Dookie, Longerenong and Burnley. Reference to Rural Training in 1957 would have been mainly to the on-farm training phase of the Rural Reconstruction Training Scheme. The Agricultural Collegians Association members had a meeting point at the exhibit. Burnley ex-students were not members of that association."Black and white photograph. Display mounted by Burnley Gardens School of Horticulture at the Royal Agricultural Show 1957. Incorporates photographs of College activities, horticultural information and a map of Victoria locating institutes offering rural training to ex-servicemen.On reverse, "Royal Show 1957."burnley gardens, school of horticulture, royal agricultural show, dookie college, rural training, rural reconstruction training scheme, the agricultural collegians association, horticulture, publicity, dept of agriculture education division, longerenong college -
Hume City Civic Collection
Administrative record - Sunbury Racing Club Entrance Permit Book, Sunbury Racing Club, 25th November, 1941
This item was used by the Sunbury Racing Club on 25th November 1941at a horse race meeting held at the Sunbury Race Course. It was issued upon payment of a fee by a Bookmaker on the day to gain entrance to the Saddling Paddock to be able to conduct his business. Mr. E. Boardman was Secretary of the racing club at this time. The Sunbury Racecourse was situated along Racecourse Road and was in operation for many years.Tan coloured ticket book held together by two staples and numbered 2 - 70. Three quarters of the ticket stubs have been pulled out. Each ticket that has been pulled out has a name of the attendee written in pencil and an auditor stamp. The front page has been pulled off.Sunbury Racing Club/Sir/In consideration of the sum of...sporting stories and clubs, sunbury racing club, sunbury racecourse, sunbury races, 1940's -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 20th April, 1972. Edition No.2/72, 20/04/1972
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's April 1972 meeting, President's report 1971-72, Bridging the gap, Facts about Lake Pedder, Yandell Reserve, Boys will the boys, Roads, The new sports complex: a view point. School and Kinder news, Local news, Diamond Valley Repertory. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 18 p., illus. Printer's phone number written in red pen on cover.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 28th February, 1971. Edition No. 1/71, 28/02/1971
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1971 meeting, Councillors' report. Diamond Valley Repertory, Guide news, About Community News, The Greenhill Road Progress Association?, Kinder news, The trees of Greenhills, Supplement to "Community News". No. 1/71. Greenhills' panorama #2. p. 8-9. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 12 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 30th Sept.,1972. Edition No. 7/72, 30/09/1972
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's September 1972 meeting, Councillors' report, Plenty river report, The rites of spring, Preparing for a hot summer, Tolai and the Spring Street happing, School news, Eltham Film Society, Letter to Editor. Supplement to September 1972 "Community News" Open forum. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 14 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 26th March, 1973. Edition No. 2/73, 26/03/1973
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's March 1973 meeting, President's report, 1973, What a way to run a railway, History Group visits the Greenhills area, Interview with ex-Councillor, Laurie Svendsen, Montmorency Baseball Club, Access to Plenty increased, School and Kinder news, Letter to the Editor. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 28 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Pamphlet - Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, St Brigid's Crossley centenary congregation, last weekend June 2014
St Brigid's Crossley was built by the local community in 1914. In the early 2000s the Catholic Church decided to sell the Church. The community were forced to take out a large loan to keep the critical meeting place / focus point / heart of the community. The community celebrated the centenary with a weekend of activities including the launch of the history of the church and its community and the commemoration of a memorial / healing garden.Digital images of the centenary mass at St Brigid's Crossley.st brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, congregation -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithaca House, 2016
Ithaca House located at 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne has been the site of the clubrooms of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society since 1958. Over the decades the club rooms have served as a meeting place and a venue for many social, cultural and fundraising activities. Prior to the building of Ithaca House, the clubrooms been located at Michael's Building, corner Lonsdale and Elizabeth Streets since 1917.In 1956, the Ithacans of Melbourne purchased a site, formerly two shops, at 329-335 Elizabeth Street for £35,000, with a view to building their own club rooms. A three storey building, a stone's throw from the old Michael's clubrooms, was finally erected in 1958 at a cost of £25,000. This was achieved by capital raising from the membership in the form of non-redeemable £10 and £50 debentures (1957-58). Plans were drawn up by the Australian born and newly qualified Ithacan architect, Nicholas Sofarnos (Sofianos). The then President Eustathios (Stathis) Vlassopoulos was key driver of the project. A colour photograph of the front upper stories of Ithaca House -
Box Hill Historical Society
Photograph - Houses - Strabane Avenue, Simon Fox, 1/12/1994
Triple fronted brick residence at Strabane Avenue, Box Hill North. In recent years prior to 1994, Box Hill Council purchased five properties throughout the City for use by residents. This one is the Box Hill North Neighbourhood house. A wide range of activities including playgroups, craft activities and meetings are held here. See page 27 "The days we remember"strabane avenue, box hill north, city of box hill, neighbourhood houses, houses -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Photograph - Montgomery Pavillion, Montgomery Pagoda or Pavillion, 1924
In July 1922 Rev. W. McBride of the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Mortlake had a meeting with the Garden sub-committee to discuss how the 500 pounds sterling bequest from the Late Thomas Montgomery could best be spent. His suggestion was that the money should be spent on either a kiosk, pavillion or recreation hall and pavillion combines with kitchen and fireplace was agreed to with exact site to decided at a public meeting. Cr Montgomery, a local businessman and a councillor, had loved the gardens and had assisted to transform the area from a swamp into a thing of beauty. The design was chosed by his widow who had seen a smilar design in King's Park whilst in Perth so the plans were obtained from that City. The work was carried out by Archibald Cluny McDonald and completed in September 1924. In December 1924 the Montgomery Pagado was unveiled to the public by Cr Wells Brumley after which the Red Cross ladies served tea.THIS TABLET IS DESIGNED TO COMMEMORATE THE GENEROSITY OF THE LATE COUNCILLOR THOMAS MONTGOMERY BY WHOM THIS PAVILLION WAS GRACIOUSLY BEQUEATHED TO THE TOWN OF MORTLAKE AND TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF HIS NOBILITY OF CHARACTER AND EXTREME WORTH AS A CITIZENpagoda -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, December 1918
Martha Downes was born at Codrington in 1880. She was grand-daughter of the first Presbyterian minister of Clunes. As a child she belonged to the Erskine congregation. She was trained at the Deaconess' Institute and was appointed to the Fitzroy Mission, where the Rev. A.I. Davidson was Superintendent. Miss Downes was placed in charge of the Gore St. branch of the Mission. She started a Sunday morning children's church, a Sunday School, a Sunday evening service, a mothers' meeting, a girls' and boys' club and other activities. She helped raise funds for the Young St. Mission Hall, which was built in 1912. In 1914 Sister Downes retired due to ill health, but returned in 1915 to take charge of the Erskine Mission. Her interest in girls led to the establishment of Erskine Hostel, in a delicensed hotel in Rathdown St. Carlton, where classes, guilds, club meetings and services were held. Martha Downes died on 24 February 1920.Oval, sepia toned three quarter length studio portrait of Sister Martha Downes, mounted on brown card. Sister Martha is dressed in the uniform of the Presbyterian Sisterhood."Aunt Marion, With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year 1918-1919"martha downes, sisterhood, presbyterian, clunes, deaconess' institute, fitzroy mission, rev. a.i. davidson, erskine mission, erskine hostel, young street mission hall -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1900
Martha Downes was born at Codrington in 1880. She was grand-daughter of the first Presbyterian minister of Clunes. As a child she belonged to the Erskine congregation. She was trained at the Deaconess' Institute and was appointed to the Fitzroy Mission, where the Rev. A.I. Davidson was Superintendent. Miss Downes was placed in charge of the Gore St. branch of the Mission. She started a Sunday morning children's church, a Sunday School, a Sunday evening service, a mothers' meeting, a girls' and boys' club and other activities. She helped raise funds for the Young St. Mission Hall, which was built in 1912. In 1914 Sister Downes retired due to ill health, but returned in 1915 to take charge of the Erskine Mission. Her interest in girls led to the establishment of Erskine Hostel, in a delicensed hotel in Rathdown St. Carlton, where classes, guilds, club meetings and services were held. Martha Downes died on 24 February 1920.Sepia toned postcard format photograph of the Presbyterian Church, Clunes, Victoria. Two ladies and a gentleman stand on the steps of the Church. "Presbyterian Church" on front. Handwritten letter to Martha Downes on reverse.martha downes, sisterhood, presbyterian, clunes, deaconess' institute, fitzroy mission, rev. a.i. davidson, erskine mission, erskine hostel, young street mission hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Geraldine Ward, 1960
The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”.Portrait photograph of Geraldine Ward, signed, dated and addressed to the Ladies of the East Kew Women's Club.Obverse: [Signed in ink] For the ladies of the East Kew Women's Club with warm wishes, Geraldine Ward 1960." [Reverse annotated] Presented to Society with Minute Books from East Kew Women's Club. / Signed Geraldine Ward across photo / KH-217 / {Stamped] Hand Hasenpflug Illustrative Photography, 62 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Phone CENT 2187.clubs -- kew east (vic.), east kew women's club, glenda ward -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, East Kew Women’s Club: Twenty Years
The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”.Following the closure of the Club in 1973, after twenty-eight years, its records were deposited with the Kew Historical Society and are thus available for research into the history of women’s groups in the post war period in Australia. The Society holds the Club’s Minute Books of Meetings (1953-73), Attendance Registers (1959-73), Visitors Book, and sundry items of print ephemera published by the Club.Stapled self-published history of the East Kew Women’s Club, entitled - "Twenty Years 20/7/1945 - 30/7/1965". 9pp & covers.east kew women's club, community clubs -- kew (vic.) -- histories