Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing genealogical research material on the Wades of Belford Farm, all photocopied. One item was prepared for a reunion of the descendants of Peter Robert & Mary Ann Mansergh (Blair) and James & Maria Mullins (Dartnell) who arrived in the Colony on the Sailing Ship ‘China’ on 1 May 1840. The item includes lists of passenger names and the names of their descendants. The other item is an inquiry from Elvania Balcombe, which includes her own research into the Wade family.wade family - kew (vic.), farming -- kew (vic)wade family - kew (vic.), farming -- kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing correspondence from Francis Richard Bell, relating to his ancestor George Bell, first (sic) town clerk of Kew. The correspondence includes a schematized family tree and the descendants’ addresses in Kew.matthew richard bell, richard anketell bell, george bell, town clerks - kew (vic), arthur francis bell, francis richard bellmatthew richard bell, richard anketell bell, george bell, town clerks - kew (vic), arthur francis bell, francis richard bell

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderDorothy (1926-) and Dr. Laszlo Benyei (1920-2006) became members of the Kew Historical Society in 1980. Laszlo and Dorothy were both key members of the Management Committee of the Society, Dorothy performing the role of Society Archivist 1983-2013. During this period she was to be a Founding Member of the Friends of Villa Alba, was active in raising funds for Hamer Court and the main organiser of the Historical Society’s contributions to the Bicentennial on 1988. The archive file contains correspondence, biographical material, newspaper articles/clippings, and printed ephemera.dorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivistsdorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivists

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing a typed list of published histories (undated), a copy of ‘Brief Guide to Local History Resources held at the [Kew] Municipal Library’ (Green, D. & Tarr, A.,1984, 11pp) and ‘An Annotated List of Kew Newspapers from 1860-1985 (Green, Deidre, April 1985, 26pp)bibliographies - kew (vic.), kew librarybibliographies - kew (vic.), kew library

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSingle item subject file - a newspaper article published in The Age Weekender in 1978 by Tim Colebatch entitled ‘Turn The Wheel Back A Century’. There is no mention of Kew in the article.bicycles - kew (vic.), transport - kew (vic.)bicycles - kew (vic.), transport - kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSmall file containing two newspaper articles, the first a general article on cycling and the other on opposition to bike paths in Willsmere Park.bicycle paths - kew (vic.), willsmere park - kew east (vic.)bicycle paths - kew (vic.), willsmere park - kew east (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderNewspaper articles/clippings relating to the desire to save the Billabong at Willsmere Park in Kew. The file includes articles with a more general focus relating to bike paths and Willsmere Park generally.billabong - willsmere park - kew east, billabongs - yarra riverbillabong - willsmere park - kew east, billabongs - yarra river

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderBlythswood was a former mansion in Kew, built in the 1850s and later becoming the home of the newspaper magnate, David Syme. The file contains detailed histories and a large number of annotated photocopied photographs of the house and garden. Most of the items were compiled and donated by Veronica Coudou, a descendant of the Syme family. The main 10-page [copyrighted] manuscript by Coudou covers the period 1863-1908 and describes the buildings, gardens and the owners. These items are undated. Also in the file is a 15-page printout of a website on the mansion, accessed 2013.david syme, syme family, blytheswooddavid syme, syme family, blytheswood

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

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

City of BoroondaraReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderSubject file containing various copies of the City of Boroondara’s ‘Boroondara Bulletin’ including Volumes 1/1, 1/4 (1994), 2/2 (1995), 4 (1997) and Nov 2010. The file also includes some other, later Ward updates. The Bulletin was first issued by the City Commissioners following the forced amalgamation of the suburbs of Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn etc. into the new City in 1994. The early Bulletins were like local newspapers and reported on community activities as well as Council policy. Additional copies of the Boroondara Bulletin are stored in the Society’s Library.city of boroondara - boroondara bulletin, city of boroondara - publicationscity of boroondara - boroondara bulletin, city of boroondara - publications

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing published and unpublished secondary sources / research about individuals and families buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery. Conglomerate files include: William Walton & family, Memories of the Linton Family (Lyne, J.A., 1997), and Sir Robert Wilson Knox (1934, 1969, 1973). There are notes and or photocopied information on Joseph Bosesto (1824-89), David Beath (1835-1922), Sir Robert Molesworth (1806-189?), Samuel Dougan Bird (1832-1904), Alexander Morrison, William Henry Archer ((1825-1909), Sir William Murray McPherson (1865-1932) and Sir Leo Cussen (1859-1933). The file also includes a single newspaper article/clipping on the burial of Sir Robert Knox (The Age, 1973). Held separately to this file is the Dorothy Rogers manuscript listing information inscribed on headstones of prominent citizens of Kew, with her annotations on these inscriptions.boroondara general (kew) cemetery - burialsboroondara general (kew) cemetery - burials

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing numerous newspaper articles/clippings, items of correspondence, unpublished research, pamphlets, a CD-ROM, notices of exhibitions and walks etc. The earliest manuscript is handwritten notes entitled ‘A Place in the Shade’, compiled in 1960, by members of the Kew Historical Society. Some of the topics covered in the file include the Rotunda restoration project, the Cemetery’s 150th anniversary, Von Mueller, the Peace Haven Mausoleum, etc. The file also includes a single copy of ‘Boroondara: A Place in the Shade’ published by the Kew Historical Society and the Trustees of the Boroondara general Cemetery in 1980. There is also a CD-ROM that is called the ‘Kew Cemetery Tree Report’ but probably contains an electronic copy of the Conservation Management Plan. boroondara general (kew) cemeteryboroondara general (kew) cemetery

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing a photocopy of ‘The Historical Significance of the Boroondara General Cemetery, Kew - 1858-1900 (O’Neill, Frances, Monash University, 1985, 64pp with maps and plans)boroondara general (kew) cemetery, significance assessmentsboroondara general (kew) cemetery, significance assessments

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

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing correspondence between the Kew Historical Society and the City of Boroondara relating to the former Kew Art Collection that had been taken over by the City of Boroondara, newspaper articles/clippings, and a printout of part of a database listing items in the City of Boroondara Civic Collection that formerly belonged to the City of Kew, as of 2004.city of boroondara - cultural assets, city of boroondaracity of boroondara - cultural assets, city of boroondara

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

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderWorking Brief (Jan 1996) and Interim Report of and to the City of Boroondara Memorabilia Working Group on which the representatives of Kew were Jill O’Brien and Dorothy Benyei. The Brief described the items under consideration to include: “historic artefacts, photographic material, books, works on paper, textiles and a number of outdoor items”. The response in the Interim Report September 11, 1996 noted that in contrast to the submission by the Kew representatives for Kew-related material to be relocated to the Kew Library, the Society had been given a scarf, a ceremonial cover, and a cup and saucer. The items that the Kew representatives wanted returned to Kew included five paintings and a photograph. These are itemised in the report.city of boroondara - collections, kew historical society - collections, city of kew - collectionscity of boroondara - collections, kew historical society - collections, city of kew - collections

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

Organisation generatedReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderSubject file containing Correspondence, documents (minutes, agendas, financial statements etc.,) relating to the Boroondara Historical Societies Association. The historical societies of Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Canterbury and Surrey Hills agreed, following amalgamation in 1994 to form an umbrella group, to represent their joint interests to the new Council. A newspaper article/clipping dated 2012 noted that the group was being reconstituted. From the evidence in the file, Balwyn Historical Society was not a foundation member.boroondara historical societies association, historical societies - city of boroondaraboroondara historical societies association, historical societies - city of boroondara

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing typed copies of early documents relating to the Boroondara Roads Board, established 1854. They include multiple copies of a transcript by Mr L.M. Chinner of the ‘Petition of Inhabitants Kew for the Establishment of a Municipality’ (1860), and the ‘Boroondara District Roads Board Assessment Roll’ (1858). The file also includes later articles by Bill Mackie (1997) and Gwen McWilliam (2013). boroondara roads board, kew - political historyboroondara roads board, kew - political history

John TorpeyReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderPte Eric E Bottomley wrote letters home from Egypt and France in the period 1916-1918. These letters were transcribed by John L Torpey in 2010, and a copy of the transcript given to the Society. Pte. E.E. Bottomley was later a member of the Kew RSL Sub-Branch. He lived at various times in Coley House, 177 Cotham Road (Kew) and 6 Holroyd Street (Kew). Peter Ryan donated the original letters to Kew RSL in 2009. The letters were addressed to family members who lived in Kew.world war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwiworld war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwi

Alison GodingReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderSubject file containing a single bound manuscript about ‘Matthew Bowden (11-10-1779 - 23-10-1814) - Civil Surgeon at Sullivan’s Bay and Hobart 1803-1814. The research was conducted and completed by Ms. Alison Goding of 7 A’Beckett Street, Kew. Matthew Bowden was her great-great grandfather.matthew bowden, surgeons - sullivans bay, surgeons --hobart, tasmania - historymatthew bowden, surgeons - sullivans bay, surgeons --hobart, tasmania - history

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing correspondence relating to the former Studley Park Bowling Club in Barry Street, Kew and its relocation to Yarra Bend Park. The file includes a photocopy of the letter by Nigel Lewis to the City of Kew, describing the historic importance of the Club (established c.1903) and the necessity of moving it before demolition. The file has information relating to the pavilion’s move and restoration as an art centre. [ KHS also holds the complete archives of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club (1904-98), the Kew Bowling Club (1880-1998) and the Kew Heights Sports Club (1998-2012). These are separate archives in Provenance Order].sports clubs - kew (vic.), studley park bowling club, urban conservation, heritage protectionsports clubs - kew (vic.), studley park bowling club, urban conservation, heritage protection

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

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information relating to each of the bridges crossing the Yarra In Kew. The file includes correspondence, photocopied photographs and maps, journal articles, research, and printed ephemera. Bridges referred to and described in the file include Kanes Bridge, Walmer Street Foot Bridge, Johnston Street Bridge, Chandler Bridge, Collins Bridge, Tramway or Zig Zag Bridge, Penny Toll Bridge, Victoria Street Bridge, Burke Road Bridge. The file includes original materials relating to the Victoria Street Bridge Centenary Celebration 1884-1984

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing genealogical research into the ancestors and descendants of Cr Henry T “Harry” Bryan of 124 Princess Street, Kew. The file also includes a photocopy of the report of the Coronial Inquest into the death by drowning of Cr. Bryan at Parkdale in 1924, photocopied funeral notices, a photograph of the Bryan grave at the Boroondara General Cemetery, a photocopy of the Bryan Family Tree, two letters from Edna Fryer recalling her life in Kew, copies of photographs of Thomas Henry Bryan (1868-1924), John Bryan (1841-1912) and Sarah Bryan nee Chambers (1840-95), Henry Thomas Bryan’s children - Harold George Bryan (1896-1956), John Alfred Edmund Bryan (1897-1984), Norman Arthur Bryan (1898-1964), and Edna May Bryan (1905-1991), copies of the certificates of marriage of John Bryan and Sarah Chambers (1867) and Henry Thomas Bryan and Edith Ripper (1895).bryan family, residents -- families -- kew (vic)bryan family, residents -- families -- kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing articles on an Indigenous canoe, now in the Melbourne Museum, which was collected by John Buchan of Finhaven, Stevenson Street, Kew in the 1850s. The Museum printout describes the canoe and provides information on its provenance. The KHS newsletter article by Judith Vimpani contains genealogical research on the family.canoe tree - kew (vic), stevenson street -- kew (vic.), buchan family, finhavencanoe tree - kew (vic), stevenson street -- kew (vic.), buchan family, finhaven

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing newspaper articles/clippings, research and correspondence from and to the Society. The earliest item, dating from 1964 is a letter from the Society to the City of Kew seeking Council support for the use of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street as a cultural heritage centre. Other items of correspondence relate to the Masonic Hall (Walpole Street), Fernhurst, Southesk, Roberts House, Park Hill, Butleigh Wooton, Villa Alba, D’Estaville, Charleville, Roseneath, Merridale, La Verna, Otira, Raheen, Willsmere, Holy Trinity Church. Some of these letters contain information about construction of the buildings and architects. In addition to this correspondence, the file includes brief undated research notes on the Clock Tower at the Kew Cemetery, Tarring, Southesk, the Alexandra Gardens, Studley House (Burke Hall), Ellesmore, the Masonic Hall, Xavier College, Genazzano, Trinity Grammar, Carey Baptist College, Abbotsford, Fernhurst, Illapa, Madford, Morganville, Otira, Parkhill, Monnington, Field Place, Lalla Rookh, Merridale, Kew Mental Hospital, and D’Estaville.buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.)buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing many newspaper articles/clippings, mostly modern. The file does include correspondence from organisations and individuals relating to businesses and organisations (eg Masonic Hall). The file contains an undated flyer for businesses including: Payne’s Bon Marche (138-144 Bourke Street)), the Prospect Hill Hotel, the Hosiery Depot, Tolver Silvers (118 High Street), and sundry invoices trade marks etc. commerce - kew -- (vic.), economy -- kew (vic.)commerce - kew -- (vic.), economy -- kew (vic.)