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Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BON, Ann (1838-1936), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing information about Ann Bon (1838-1936) who for a period lived in Charles Street and is buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery. The file includes correspondence, printed articles, and typed secondary sources. ann bon, william barakann bon, william barak -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BONWICK, James (1817-1906), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing information about James Bonwick (1817-1906). The file contains a newspaper article/clipping on the book collection of Dr. H. Boyd Graham (The Age, Jan 19, 1963), which refers to Dr. Graham owning 47 separate items by Bonwick. The other is a publication called ‘Bonwick’s Boroondara: Annotations and Index to James Bonwick’s ‘A Sketch of Boroondara 1858’ by Gwen McWilliam (Camberwell City Libraries, 1989, 44pp, VII endpages) [The Bonwick-Judd Deed is in the Judd file]james bonwick, kew - historiansjames bonwick, kew - historians -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Boroondara, City of - Community Directories, 1994
City of BoroondaraReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing publications listing community services and groups within the City of Boroondara published in the 1990s. There are two editions of the so-called ‘Boroondara Book’, with amendments.city of boroondara - community directoriescity of boroondara - community directories -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Boroondara, City of - Periodicals, 1994
City of BoroondaraReferenceKHS OrderSubject file containing a number of business and community directories, privately published rather than council publications. The five issues in the file date from 1996-1999, and include articles as well as advertisements.city of boroondara -- publicationscity of boroondara -- publications -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Boroondara, City of - Miscellaneous, 1994
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing sundry newspaper articles/clippings and Council publications including: ‘Boroondara: What’s in a Name’ (1994?), ‘Report to the Community 1997/8’, ‘City of Boroondara Annual Report 2000’, ‘Corporate Plan 1998-2001’, ‘Annual Report Summary 2010-11’city of boroondara - publications, city of boroondara - reportscity of boroondara - publications, city of boroondara - reports -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BOYD, Robin (1919-71), 1980-2015
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing newspaper articles/advertisements relating to the Australian architect Robin Boyd, including the house at 21 Redmond Street.australian archiecture - kew - victoria, 21 redmond street (kew), robin boydaustralian archiecture - kew - victoria, 21 redmond street (kew), robin boyd -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Carlton & United Breweries, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence and planning reports relating to a proposed extension of the Carlton & United Brewery in Abbotsford in 1981-2.breweries -- melbourne (vic.)breweries -- melbourne (vic.) -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Carnsworth (Cameron Court), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file relating to the house Carnsworth (later renamed Slomcek House) built for Jabez Louis CARNEGIE in 1907-8. In the file, a National Trust (Victoria) citation identifies its date of construction, the original extent of the landholding and style of the house, and comparative examples. The Trust registered the house in 1991. carnsworth - stawell street - kew (vic), jabez lewis carnegiecarnsworth - stawell street - kew (vic), jabez lewis carnegie -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Clifton House [Studley Park Road], 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a transcribed copy of a sale notice from 1867 of Clifton House, later demolished by George Ramsden to build Byram (aka Goathland, Tara Hall etc).houses -- kew (vic.), clifton house, stevenson brothers, studley park road -- kew (vic.)houses -- kew (vic.), clifton house, stevenson brothers, studley park road -- kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Currency (Australia), 1958-present
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a two documents, the first being a rare, original copy of 'An Account of the Coins, Coinages, and Currency of Australasia' (Coleman P Hyman, 1893), and the second, a 17-page booklet, written in 1954 and reprinted in 1956 on the history of currency in Australia. -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, DALLEY, Marie (1880-1965) & CASCARRET, Clare, 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence and newspaper articles/clippings. Correspondence is about naming a street after Marie Dalley. Marie Dalley lived at 31 Miller Grove. A newspaper article from 1981 also identifies 13 Bowen Street (built 1914) as the home of Ma Dalley’s daughter - Mrs Clare Cascarret (1959-76).marie (ma) dalley, mayors of kew, clare cascarret, miller grove - kew (vic.)marie (ma) dalley, mayors of kew, clare cascarret, miller grove - kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Subject File, DAVIES, Emily, 2015
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file which contains a detailed research report prepared by Dr. Suzanne McWha relating to an important donation of items dating from the first decade of the 20th century, prepared by Emily Davies which received ‘plain needlework’ awards. The file contains information about Emily Davies, about Baldur Girls Grammar, about the Plain Needlework Movement. Suzanne includes images and an inventory of each of the items donated.plain sewing competitions, baldur girls' grammar - kew (vic.), suzanne mcwhaplain sewing competitions, baldur girls' grammar - kew (vic.), suzanne mcwha -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, DERHAM Family, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing sundry copies of notes and references for the Derham Family who at one stage lived at 21 Barry Street. Frederick Derham was most notably MLA for Sandridge in the Victorian Parliament for 1883-92.derham familyderham family -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Dight's Falls, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)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. Subject file containing sundry newspaper articles/clippings on the Mill. Also a photocopy of a brief article on Dights Mill and Falls by Jan Gross. Also an article on the Pumping Station.dight's mill, dight's falls, pumping station - yarra riverdight's mill, dight's falls, pumping station - yarra river -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, 'Bella Vista', (aka 'Malinda'), 1941-2016
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.Secondary values'Bella Vista' was a large Federation house built in 1902 which occupied the eastern corner of Thomas Street and Cotham Road. The house was built for Abel Hoadley who died in 1918. In 1937 Augustus Beker opened the property as a guest house named 'Malinda' Guest House. This closed in 1940. In 1941, the land was subdivided into four lots. During the 1940s, Fr. Maas opened a hostel for Dutch Catholic immigrants in the house. The house has now been demolished. The subject file contains an auction notice for the sale of Malinda in 1941 along with correspondence from 2016 detailing background information, a timeline of the demolition of th those, the name of the original owner, and other uses of the house's name.malinda, bella vista, cotham road, fr maas, abel hoadley, anthony heinemannmalinda, bella vista, cotham road, fr maas, abel hoadley, anthony heinemann -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, MCINTOSH, Andrew
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 newspaper articles and letters to the editor about Andrew McIntosh, State Member of Parliament for Kew. This details general background about the electorate and about the reasons why Andrew McIntosh resigned from the Ministryandrew mcintosh, kew. electorate, members of parliament -- victoriaandrew mcintosh, kew. electorate, members of parliament -- victoria -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, Mayors & Councillors (Boroondara), 2016
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.Secondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)The City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. The file contains listings of mayors and councillors derived from the Boroondara Bulletin (2008-2015), a single sheet list for 2016-2020, as well as newspaper articles and profiles.mayors -- boroondara, councillors -- boroondara, council wards -- boroondaramayors -- boroondara, councillors -- boroondara, council wards -- boroondara -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Latrobe Golf Club
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 containing information about the Latrobe Golf Club and course. The file contains a copy of a 1959 newspaper account of the building of the clubhouse on part of the former Lucern Farm which Thomas Wills established 120 years previously. The farm was later owned by Perce Lay, a Gallipoli veteran who progressively sold off parts until only 24 aces of the original 176 acres was left. The file also has a typescript of the back of Lucern Farm sale brochure for the auction on 14/4/1956. suggesting possible uses. Also gives an account of Thomas Wills' life and the improvements he made to the land. thomas wills, lucern farm, perce lay, latrobe golf coursethomas wills, lucern farm, perce lay, latrobe golf course -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Australian Labor Party
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 containing information about the Australian Labor Party, including a flyer for Mrs Florence Rodan, Labor candidate for Camberwell, in the Legislative Council in December 1952. australian labor party - victoria, electoral materials, florence rodenaustralian labor party - victoria, electoral materials, florence roden -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, LEES family
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 containing a published account from Australian Plumbing (March 2015) Norman Lees in WW1 and his subsequent career as a plumber - co-founder of Cook & Lees Plumbing in 1920. The article includes information about the retirement of Fred Cook in 1950 and the role of subsequent family members in the business.cook and lees plumbing -- kew (vic.), norman lees, stan cook, ian lees, max leescook and lees plumbing -- kew (vic.), norman lees, stan cook, ian lees, max lees -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Legacy House
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 containing a newspaper article reporting the removal of hedge at the corner of Burke and Cotham Roads following the sale of the property, formerly Legacy House, more recently the Christian Blind Mission International.legacy house -- kew (vic.), christian blind mission international -- kew (vic.)legacy house -- kew (vic.), christian blind mission international -- kew (vic.) -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, LOCK, Grace, 1980-81
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 containing information about Grace Lock, photographer. Grace Lock (1902 – 1995) was an early member of the Australian Photographic Society (APS). The file includes copies of notes supplied by Eva Grant (KHS) and assorted newspaper articles.grace lock, australia -- photographersgrace lock, australia -- photographers -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, LOVELL Family
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 containing information about the Lovell family. Included in the file is an obituary of Richard Robert Lovell, first professor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne. richard robert lovell, professors -- faculty of medicine -- university of melbournerichard robert lovell, professors -- faculty of medicine -- university of melbourne -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, MACDOWELL family
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 the MacDowell family. The earliest material dates to 1910 and includes a catechism booklet. The file also includes a wedding photograph.macdowell familymacdowell family -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, MCINTYRE family
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 the McIntyre family of Kew, and in particular to the involvement of architects Peter and Dione McIntyre in the activities of the Kew Historical Society. This file contains numerous newspaper articles and documents relating to their professional achievements and community involvement. Both Peter and Dione were descended from significant Kew families. Many items donated by them are included in the collection. Both were instrumental in the campaign to Save the Kew Court House. peter mcintyre, dione mcintyre, mcintyre family -- kew (vic.), architects -- kew (vic.), national trust of victoria, kew court housepeter mcintyre, dione mcintyre, mcintyre family -- kew (vic.), architects -- kew (vic.), national trust of victoria, kew court house -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, MCKNIGHT family, 1999
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 the history of the McKnight family whose ancestors - James & Eliza Tucker - emigrated from Ireland. James Tucker was a farmer who died in 1913. The file includes correspondence between Susan Bright and KHS.mcknight family -- kew (vic.), james tucker, eliza tucker, ellen mcknight, james mcknight, families -- kew (vic.)mcknight family -- kew (vic.), james tucker, eliza tucker, ellen mcknight, james mcknight, families -- kew (vic.) -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, MCWILLIAM, Gwen
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 material about Gwen McWilliam, who worked as a foundation member of the Hawthorn Historical Society, wrote histories about Hawthorn (and other parts of Boroondara), and acted as a tour guide in her local area. Included in the file are newspaper articles which recount her fight to retain a garden they cultivated on her nature strip, biographical information and advice about undertaking family history research.gwen mcwilliam, local history -- boroondara, local history reserachgwen mcwilliam, local history -- boroondara, local history reserach -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, Meals-on-Wheels, 2015
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 the Meals on Wheels Service delivered through the Elderly Citizens Centre initially by the City of Kew and subsequently by the City of Boroondara. In addition to sundry newspaper clippings the file includes a list of drivers and a large pamphlet giving instructions to drivers about delivery. The collection also includes a number of additional items relating to the service.kew elderly citizens centre, meals on wheels, kew senior citizens, beverley piperkew elderly citizens centre, meals on wheels, kew senior citizens, beverley piper -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, Medical practitioners, 1909-2012
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 the history of medical practice in Kew. The file contains a diverse range of documents about doctors who practised in Kew, a vaccination certificate, profiles of medical practitioners published in the media, and letters from doctors to patients. spanish influenza, medical practitioners -- kew (vic.), doctors -- kew (vic.), vaccination certificates, eric toft, david hill, michael carr-gregg, gregory whelan, prof david horgan, gustav nossal, j.g. mcmahonspanish influenza, medical practitioners -- kew (vic.), doctors -- kew (vic.), vaccination certificates, eric toft, david hill, michael carr-gregg, gregory whelan, prof david horgan, gustav nossal, j.g. mcmahon -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, Members (KHS 1982-present)
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 the membership of the Society. The file contains random pieces of information about members contained in newspaper cuttings. There is also correspondence regarding membership arrangements. The most important parts of the file is a printed list of office bearers, and some member profiles.kew historical society -- memberskew historical society -- members