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Financial record - Signature Book of the Kew Branch of the National Bank of Australasia, 1884-1894
... national bank of australasia -- kew (vic.)... of australasia -- kew (vic.) signature books banks -- kew (vic.) gordon ...The National Bank of Australasia was formed in 1857. It began commercial operations in Queen Street, Melbourne in 1858. The Bank’s first branch in Kew opened at 87 High Street in 1885. A second building, on the corner of Walpole and Brougham Streets, designed by Inskip & Robertson, replaced the first branch in 1888. The second building remains, albeit in a somewhat altered state. In 1977, the President of the Kew Historical Society received two historic ‘Signature Books’ from the Kew branch of the National Bank of Australia.Important and unique record of names, occupations, addresses and signatures of customers of the branch. A number of signatures belong to individuals of statewide significance. Other information such as customer occupations may be unique.Ledger containing information about customers of the National Bank of Australasia's Kew Branch for the years 1884-1894. The ledger (L8091) was purchased on 29/5/84 from Sands & McDougall, Manufacturing Stationers, 46&48 Collins Street West, Melbourne. The pages of the ledger have printed columns including: No. | Date | Name and Description (to be clearly written off by a member of the bank) | Signature | Initials of Bank Officer. As used, the pages are organised alphabetically by customer name. On each page, sequential numbering extends across the years 1884-1894. Additional pieces of advice from customers are clipped through the page over the customer's signature. Spine - "SIGNATURE BOOK" Inside front cover: Stationers labelnational bank of australasia -- kew (vic.), signature books, banks -- kew (vic.), gordon greer, mr bendixon, marshall slattery, manuscripts, financial records, bank records, national bank of australia -
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Financial record - Signature Book of the Kew Branch of the National Bank of Australasia, 1894-1922
... national bank of australasia -- kew (vic.)... of australasia -- kew (vic.) signature books banks -- kew (vic.) gordon ...The National Bank of Australasia was formed in 1857. It began commercial operations in Queen Street, Melbourne in 1858. The Bank’s first branch in Kew opened at 87 High Street in 1885. A second building, on the corner of Walpole and Brougham Streets, designed by Inskip & Robertson, replaced the first branch in 1888. The second building remains, albeit in a somewhat altered state. In 1977, the President of the Kew Historical Society received two historic ‘Signature Books’ from the Kew branch of the National Bank of Australia.Important and unique record of names, occupations, addresses and signatures of customers of the branch. A number of signatures belong to individuals of statewide significance. Other information such as customer occupations may be unique.Ledger containing information about customers of the National Bank of Australasia's Kew Branch for the years 1894-1922. The ledger (N9457) was purchased on 9/12/85 from Sands & McDougall, Manufacturing Stationers, 46&48 Collins Street West, Melbourne. The front pages of the ledger have lines and lists of names and customer numbers. Subsequent sections are organised alphabetically by customer name. Columns on these pages include data arranged by: No. | Date | Name and Description (to be clearly written off by a member of the bank) | Signature | Initials of Bank Officer. On each page, sequential numbering extends across the years 1894-1922. Additional pieces of advice from customers are clipped through the page over the customer's signature. Spine - "SIGNATURE BOOK / N.B.OF A." Inside front cover: Stationers labelnational bank of australasia -- kew (vic.), signature books, banks -- kew (vic.), gordon greer, mr bendixon, marshall slattery, manuscripts, financial records, bank records, national bank of australia -
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Photograph - Right-of-way at rear of Parkhill Road and Lalla Street, 1973
... right-of-ways -- kew (vic.)... -- kew (vic.) lanes -- kew (vic.) parkhill road lalla street ...One of a series of photographs donated by the City Engineer of the former City of Kew, relating to road works. The photos variably include council workers, signage and equipment.One of a series of photographs of core local government services as practised by the City of Kew. The photographs are an accurate record of street works of the period.Original black and white photographic positive of a right-of-way at the rear of houses in Parkhill Road and Lalla street, Kew. The right-of-way is overgrown preventing access or egress."ROW AT REAR OF PROPERTIES / PARKHILL RD / LALLA ST / JULY '73"city of kew, local government -- city of kew, right-of-ways -- kew (vic.), lanes -- kew (vic.), parkhill road, lalla street, council works -
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Document (item), Roslyn M Elliot, William Siddeley - St Kilda Connections, 2006
... Elm Lodge - Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic.)... William Siddeley Elm Lodge - Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic ...william siddeley, elm lodge - wellington street -- kew (vic.), madford -- wellington street -- kew (vic.) -
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Photograph - Macauley's, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... (vic.) "Macauley’s Kew" Digital copy of a photograph from page ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. A fine, early view of Macauley's boat sheds on the Yarra River at Kew. It is also one of the earliest views of Carnsworth, a notable mansion in Studley Park. Digital copy of a photograph from page 2 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. The photograph is of a stretch of the Yarra River at Kew. In the foreground are the boats of Macauley's Boat Sheds. On the horizon is the red brick tower of J Lewis Carnegie's house 'Carnsworth' in Stawell Street. "Macauley’s Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, macauley's boat sheds, carnsworth -- stawell street -- kew (vic.) -
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Photograph - Yarra River, Kew, 1925
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 3 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. A photograph of a stretch of the Yarra River at Kew. From the 1840s, at the Crown Land Sales, lots adjacent to the river were sold and developed as dairy farms, hence the presence of cattle until the land was subdivided or created into golf courses during the twentieth century. "Yarra Rvr / Kew / 1925"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, dairying -- kew (vic.) -
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Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of a section of the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924."Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.) -
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Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the Zig-Zag Bridge that crossed the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924. The contrast in the photo is compromised because of the weather conditions and due to shooting into the light."Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.), zig-zag bridge -
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Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924. A section of the Zig-Zag Bridge can be seen in the distance. "Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.), zig-zag bridge -
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Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924."Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.) -
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Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
... kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924. The bridge is the Zig-Zag Bridge that linked the Yarra Bend and Kew Asylums (built 1870s-demolished 1929)."Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.), zig-zag bridge -
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Archive (Series) - Recycling [Kew]
... Recycling – Kew (Vic.)... Recycling – Kew (Vic.) Council Services – Kew (Vic.) Archive ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Kew’s modern recycling program began in 1991 and continues to this day. The file includes: A booklet documenting the trial of recycling in 1991 that provides information about the program, and a newspaper article regarding the new program.recycling – kew (vic.), council services – kew (vic.)recycling – kew (vic.), council services – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Reno - St. John's Parade
... Reno – Kew (Vic.)... – Kew (Vic.) Houses – Kew (Vic.) Archive Reno - St. John's ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)‘Reno’ was a house demolished in 1977, designed by an architect simply known as ‘Cocking’, and was an example of the weatherboard cottage style. It was erected along St. John's Parade, Kew. Earliest records show the house existing as early as 1842, and passed hands until the City of Kew demolished it. The file includes: Correspondence between the Kew Historical Society and the City of Kew regarding the property’s preservation, photographs of the site before demolition, a newspaper article on the demolition, and a report detailing the site’s historical value.reno – kew (vic.), houses – kew (vic.)reno – kew (vic.), houses – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - ROBERTSON, Sir McPherson
... McPherson Robertson – Kew (Vic.)... McPherson Robertson – Kew (Vic.) 51 Sackville Street – Kew (Vic ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)McPherson Robertson was an Australian chocolate entrepreneur, known for his confectionary company MacRobertson’s. He was an early pioneer of chewing gum and cotton candy brought over from the United States and would use his earned money funding multiple different companies, competitions and schools. His significance in Kew is his house he had built at 51 Sackville Street, where he lived for the last nine years of his life. The file includes: A History Victoria newsletter detailing one of his exhibits, and a history of 51 Sackville Street, Kew.mcpherson robertson – kew (vic.), 51 sackville street – kew (vic.)mcpherson robertson – kew (vic.), 51 sackville street – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Robinson, J. J
... Robinson – Kew (Vic.)... Robinson – Kew (Vic.) King’s Bromley – Kew (Vic.) Archive Robinson ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Josiah Joseph (J.J.) Robinson was an early settler in Kew, having arrived from England in 1868 soon to be followed by his wife. After residing in Richmond for a short time, they moved to Kew along John Street, building up their property the ‘King’s Bromley’. This two-story timber house would remain and be the home for upwards of twelve children, before being demolished in 1958 as the area grew and modernised. The file includes: Research completed by unknown author, a sketch of the ‘King’s Bromley’ property, plans for the subdivision, and scanned newspaper articles.robinson – kew (vic.), king’s bromley – kew (vic.)robinson – kew (vic.), king’s bromley – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Rockingham, Barkers Road
... Rockingham – Kew (Vic.)... Rockingham – Kew (Vic.) John Herbert Syme – Kew (Vic.) Archive ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)‘Rockingham’ was a house built along Barkers Road around the mid-1850s (exact year unknown). Now demolished, the property passed through many influential hands of Melbourne, including John Herbert Syme, once manager of the ‘Age’. The file includes: Newspaper articles on the demolition of ‘Rockingham’, and a letter directed towards the Kew Historical Society with a photograph of the property which is kept separate to the file.rockingham – kew (vic.), john herbert syme – kew (vic.)rockingham – kew (vic.), john herbert syme – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - ROGERS, Dorothy
... Dorothy Rogers – Kew (Vic.)... Dorothy Rogers – Kew (Vic.) Dorothy Rogers Reserve – Kew (Vic ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973) was a significant historian for Kew, leading the writing and publishing of much of the early literature of the City of Kew. This has since been the base of Kew’s history, and has only been built upon. The Dorothy Rogers Reserve is named for her. The file includes: Multiple newspaper articles regarding Dorothy, three tour guide created by Dorothy Rogers, correspondence between individuals and the Kew Historical Society regarding Dorothy and her collections, as well as activities related to the Dorothy Rogers Reserve.dorothy rogers – kew (vic.), dorothy rogers reserve – kew (vic.)dorothy rogers – kew (vic.), dorothy rogers reserve – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Sacred Heart School
... Sacred Heart Church – Kew (Vic.)... Sacred Heart Church – Kew (Vic.) Sacred Heart Primary School ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Sacred Heart Church was built in 1900 along Cotham Road, at the corner with Glenferrie Road. Based upon the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, it acted as a replacement for visiting priests from Richmond who could only afford one or two trips a month. Its church is very prominent, housing a large dome on the roof that renders it an extremely recognisable building. The church also hosts a primary school on the property. The file includes: Newspaper articles around both the church and school, two copies of a centenary history of the church, and letter sent in-regards to the gifting of these histories.sacred heart church – kew (vic.), sacred heart primary school – kew (vic.)sacred heart church – kew (vic.), sacred heart primary school – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Safeway/Woolworths [Kew]
... Woolworths – Kew (Vic.)... Woolworths – Kew (Vic.) Safeway – Kew (Vic.) Archive Safeway ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Woolworths at Kew Junction has acted as the solo major grocer for the area for many decades until recent years thanks to the opening of a nearby Coles. It’s prosperity has been closely linked to Kew Junction as a whole, and it’s redevelopment in 1985 was seen not only as a re-vitalisation of itself, but also seen as an opportunity for the whole area’s business. The file includes: Multiple newspaper articles, and a plan for the renovation of the Woolworths.woolworths – kew (vic.), safeway – kew (vic.)woolworths – kew (vic.), safeway – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Salvation Army [Kew]
... Salvation Army – Kew (Vic.)... Salvation Army – Kew (Vic.) Opportunity Shops – Kew (Vic.) Archive ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Salvation Army first arrived in Kew in 1892 after the petitioning of soldiers from the Hawthorn Branch. Taking a lot of convincing thanks to the opulence of the suburb and the influence of churches already in the area, an open mission with quarters (Otira?) was the main drive behind establishing it. Nowadays, there is a Salvos Opportunity Shop along High Street close to Kew Junction. The file includes: Newsletters related to the history of the branch, a booklet that celebrates the centenary history of the Hawthorn Branch, and a list of postings for a Brigadier Warren Trestrail.salvation army – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.)salvation army – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - PURCHAS, Albert
... Albert Purchas – Kew (Vic.)... Albert Purchas – Kew (Vic.) Architects – Kew (Vic.) Archive ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Albert Purchas was an architect and civil engineer in the early colonial period of Victoria and was responsible for many of the early buildings both within the area of Kew, but also throughout Melbourne all the way down to Geelong. He immigrated to Australia in 1851, and would help design banks, churches, offices, and homes. He would serve for several years as the vice-President of the Victorian Institute of Architects, before being elected as President in 1887. The file includes: A recreation of a monthly meteorological journal that mentions him as a weather surveyor for Kew, as well as research notes completed by the Kew Historical Society.albert purchas – kew (vic.), architects – kew (vic.)albert purchas – kew (vic.), architects – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Australian Red Cross [Kew]
... Red Cross – Kew (Vic.)... Cross – Kew (Vic.) Charity – Kew (Vic.) Archive Australian Red ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Australian Red Cross has existed as a branch of its British equivalent since the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914. Since it’s inception it has functioned in Kew as across much of the country, although they used to have property in the area as a courtesy of previous Syme owned Rockingham on Barker’s Road. Their ownership of the property began in 1955, providing a home for recovering returned servicemen, with this ending in the demolition of the property in 1966. The file includes: An invite to a musical hosted by the Kew Branch of the Australian Red Cross.red cross – kew (vic.), charity – kew (vic.)red cross – kew (vic.), charity – kew (vic.) -
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Medal, Stokes & Sons, Town of Kew : To Commemorate its Jubilee, 1910
... jubilee - kew (vic)... with original ribbon. jubilee - kew (vic) commemorative medals - kew ...Medal issued to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the Town of Kew. It names J.F. McCrea as Mayor. John Falding McCrea was Mayor of Kew 1910-11. Kew was proclaimed a municipality on 22 December 1860, seceding from the Boroondara Road Board District, then comprising Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell. It was proclaimed a town on 8 December 1910, the year this medal was issued, and a city on 10 March 1921. On 22 June 1994 Kew city was united with Camberwell and Hawthorn cities to form Boroondara city.Mint gilt medal with original ribbon.Kew Jubilee medal in the shape of a Maltese cross. Gilded bronze with attached original red, white and blue cloth ribbon. On the front is the Coat of Arms of the Town of Kew and an inscription: ‘Town of Kew. To Commemorate Its Jubilee 1910’. On the reverse is inscribed 'Kew Jubilee 1860-1910. Cr J.F. McCrae J.P. Mayor'. The medal was also issued in bronze.Obverse description Shield of six wheat-sheafs above motto CRESCO on ribbon; above shield is the Royal coat of arms with lion and unicorn supporters and, on ribbon DIEU ET MIN DROIT; on arms of cross top, TOWN / OF, bottom, KEW, left TO COMMEM / -ORATE, right, ITS JUBILEE / 1910 Reverse description Within line circle set at centre of cross shaped flan, CR. J.F. McCREA / J.P. / MAYOR on arms of cross, top, KEW bottom, JUBILEE, left 1860, right, 1910jubilee - kew (vic), commemorative medals - kew (vic), australian commemorative medals -
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Programme - Theatre Programme, Maiden Ladies / by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile, 1960
... Kew City Hall -- Cotham Road -- Kew (Vic.)... Road -- Kew (Vic.) Theatre Memorabilia -- Kew (Vic.) Programme ...From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of Maiden Ladies, a farcical comedy in 3 Acts by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoile. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in March 1961. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.maiden ladies, guy paxton, edward v. hoile, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.) -
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Programme - Theatre Programme, The House by the Lake / by Hugh Mills, 1960
... Kew City Hall -- Cotham Road -- Kew (Vic.)... Road -- Kew (Vic.) Theatre Memorabilia -- Kew (Vic.) Kew ...From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of The House by the Lake by Hugh Mills. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in November 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), kew repertory players -
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Programme - Theatre Programme, Arms and the Man / by George Bernard Shaw, 1961
... Kew City Hall -- Cotham Road -- Kew (Vic.)... -- Kew (Vic.) Theatre Memorabilia -- Kew (Vic.) Programme issued ...From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in June 1961. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.arms and the man, george bernard shaw, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.) -
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Programme - Theatre Programme, The Happiest Days of Your Life / by John Dighton, 1965
... Kew City Hall -- Cotham Road -- Kew (Vic.)... Road -- Kew (Vic.) Theatre Memorabilia -- Kew (Vic.) Programme ...From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of The Happiest Days of Your Life, a farce in 3 acts by John Dighton. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in March 1965. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.the happiest days of your life, john dighton, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.) -
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Programme, Princess Ida / by Gilbert & Sullivan, 1950-1960
... Kew Recreation Hall -- Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic.)... Kew Recreation Hall -- Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic.) Theatre ...Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s.The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by the Hawthorn Operatic Society for a performance of Princess Ida in the Kew Recreation Hall in November. The programme does not include a year date. It does include a cast list, a brief synopsis and a list of the musical numbers.princess ida, gilbert & sullivan, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), hawthorn operatic company -
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Programme - Theatre Programme, The Gondoliers / by Gilbert & Sullivan, 1950-1960
... Kew Recreation Hall -- Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic.)... -- Victoria Kew Recreation Hall -- Wellington Street -- Kew (Vic ...Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by the Hawthorn Operatic Society for a performance of Princess Ida in the Kew Recreation Hall in November. The programme does not include a year date. It does include a cast list, a brief synopsis and a list of the musical numbers.the gondoliers, gilbert & sullivan, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), hawthorn operatic society -
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Plan - Subdivision Plan, Monnington [Estate], 1935, 1935
... Monnington - Adeney Avenue -- Kew (Vic.)... - Adeney Avenue -- Kew (Vic.) Subdivision plans -- Kew (Vic ...Pru Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The first subdivision of Monnington took place in 1935. At that time, Monnington and 10 new allotments were offered for sale bordering Adeney and Marshall Avenues. In this subdivision plan, Monnington is one of 13 lots for sale. The subdivision created the irregular land holding of Monnington today. The excision of southwest corner of Monninton was caused by the need to have regular allotments facing the curve in Marshall Avenue.monnington - adeney avenue -- kew (vic.), subdivision plans -- kew (vic.)