Graeme Butler & AssociatesProject FilesProvenance OrderRed cardboard wallet containing historical research by Graeme Butler, heritage architect, into the history of Victoria Park, Kew. The file also includes a draft Victoria Park Concept Master Plan, 2004. The research includes memoranda, maps, photocopies of plans, forms, notes, aerial photos, and sundry references.graeme butler - heritage architect, victoria park - kew (vic), heritage studies - kew (vic.)graeme butler - heritage architect, victoria park - kew (vic), heritage studies - kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file including typed historical notes by Sue Leong on the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain of 1897 which was once located on the apex of the triangular land bordered by Cotham Road and High Street which was subsequently relocated to the Alexandra gardens in the 1920s to make way for the Kew War Memorial.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing information important information by and about the Judd family, pioneers of Kew, and owners of Park Hill (now in Hillcrest Avenue) from 1853. The file contains a number of original files provenanced to the Judd family including a subdivision brochure of the Park Hill Estate (1916) that includes a map of the subdivision, an early photo of the ten-roomed house. Other primary sources include a seven page photocopy (& transcript) of notes on early Kew by Thomas Judd Jnr (1950). An undated letter accompanying the information refers to Miss Ina Balaam, the last descendant of the family to live in the house. The file also includes a photocopy of the obituary of Thomas Judd and a newspaper article/clipping from 1972, which includes a short history of the house and a photograph. Other items relating to Thomas Judd and James Bonwick are stored in archive boxes in the collection store.c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic)c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about Judge Gordon Judge, after whom the Just Theatre at the Kew Court House was named. The file contains a typed address by Don Just, which refers to the family’s historical connections to Kew. The file also includes a number of copies of the order of his funeral service at Le Pines in 2011 and sundry notes and correspondence.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, hermann just, olive judge,, carl judge, bowen street - kew (vic), richard tyas, green acres golf club, betty judge, gordon just, trinity grammar school, just theatre - kew court house, judge gordon justkew historical society - archives, kew - history, hermann just, olive judge,, carl judge, bowen street - kew (vic), richard tyas, green acres golf club, betty judge, gordon just, trinity grammar school, just theatre - kew court house, judge gordon just

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Information file containing information about Karana Aged Care Community, including 2-page typed notes on the history of the facility. Also a query re its historykew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkinskew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkins

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence from 2014 regarding Cr Henry de Castres Kellett.kew - history, kellet, henry de castres, mayors of kew (vic), information files - kew historical societykew - history, kellet, henry de castres, mayors of kew (vic), information files - kew historical society

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing historical notes on the architect Henry H. Kemp, summarised from a discussion with Mary Kemp, as well as a photocopy of a newspaper article on 7 Adeney Avenue, and a photocopy of Historic Environment Vol.2, No.2, 1882, containing an article by George Tibbits on “The So-Called Melbourne Domestic Queen Anne". The file includes an original business card used to send a greeting by Henry H Kemp, Heald Lawn East Kew, donated by Mr & Mrs Jean Dyke, 1981.kew - history, architects - victoria - henry kemp, henry h kemp, heald lawn - 5 adeney avenue - kew (vic)kew - history, architects - victoria - henry kemp, henry h kemp, heald lawn - 5 adeney avenue - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing sundry newspaper articles dating from as early as 1923 relating to Wilfred Kent Hughes as well as items relating to his death and funeral. The latter examples of printed ephemera were customised to include messages from Edith Kent Hughes. The file includes correspondence between the Historical Society and Kent Hughes, some on parliamentary and Yarra Bend Park letterhead. The file includes a copy of the State Funeral Order of Service (1970).kew - history, wilfred kent-hughes, members of parliament - kew (vic), australian politicians - kew (vic), liberal party - kew - victoria - australiakew - history, wilfred kent-hughes, members of parliament - kew (vic), australian politicians - kew (vic), liberal party - kew - victoria - australia

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a 1-page summary of information on William Warren Kerr, compiled by his grandson Robert.william warren kerr, mayors of kew - william warren kerr, trenant - belmont avenue - kew (vic)william warren kerr, mayors of kew - william warren kerr, trenant - belmont avenue - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing photocopied information on Ralph Morwell Thomas (1896-1957), Ralph Ernest Augustus Hodges (1868-1942), Edward Frederick Goodall Hodges (1865-1935) from an unidentified source.kew - history, newspapers - kew (vic), newspapers - kew advertiser, edward frederick goodall hodges (1865-1935), ralph ernest augustus hodges (1868-1942), ralph morwell thomas (1896-1957), information files - kew historical societykew - history, newspapers - kew (vic), newspapers - kew advertiser, edward frederick goodall hodges (1865-1935), ralph ernest augustus hodges (1868-1942), ralph morwell thomas (1896-1957), information files - kew historical society

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing multiple copies of souvenir editions of newspapers commemorating Kew’s 125th anniversary.commemorations - kew (vic), anniversaries - kew (vic), kew - 125 years - 1875commemorations - kew (vic), anniversaries - kew (vic), kew - 125 years - 1875

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)The main item in this reference file is an original copy of the Kew Arts Festival Program for 1947. The programme contains two pages of typed notes, which were used at the opening of the Festival by Cr Vaughan (sic). The program lists English Watercolours on loan from the National Gallery of Victoria, details of recitals, ballets, theatre and music. The event was held in the Kew Recreation Centre. Major performers listed in the program include Raymond Lambert, the Tin Alley Players, Margaret Sutherland, and the Melbourne Little Theatre.performing arts - kew (vic), visual arts - kew (vic), kew arts festivalsperforming arts - kew (vic), visual arts - kew (vic), kew arts festivals

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on ‘The Kew Association’ formed in 1974 as a separate group to the Kew Historical Society. Its constitution, which is filed, is general in nature. One part of the Association’s interests was the formation of a Historical Working Group to ‘examine historic buildings and other aspects of Kew’s history’. A founding member of the Society, Joy Stewart, was its convenor. By June 1974 it had 133 members. It differed from the Society in that it specifically aimed to improve Council services. One of its achievements was to begin a ‘historical home survey’ by street. The survey documents in the file list street name, number of house, side of street, size of house and general observations. Other information in the archive file includes correspondence, agendas, minutes etc. of the Association. As these only cover the years 1974-5, this may have been the period in which the group operated.kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic)kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)This subject file contains information about the second Kew Association, formed in 1994 to ensure that residents of Kew were adequately represented in the new amalgamated City of Boroondara. In 2000, the group mounted a case [unsuccessfully] for Kew to secede from the new City. The Discussion Paper for Secession is included in the file. The latest reference to the Association is a newspaper article form 2004. The file mainly contains proposals, agendas and minutes of meetings, and the Association’s Constitution. Many of its office bearers were active in other community groups.kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), kew association of boroondara inc, local government restructure - kew (vic)kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), kew association of boroondara inc, local government restructure - kew (vic)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.)

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

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

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)