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)Robert Gordon Menzies was a State and later Federal politician who was for many years, the member for Kooyong, and also Prime Minister of Australia. This is a large file with varied pieces of information about his life and career. It includes biographical information and details about the houses in Kew in which he lived at various stages of his life. The earliest item in the file is an electoral roll from 1911. A number of items of correspondence relate to the bust of Menzies that is located opposite the Kew Library in the Petrie Reserve. Other items include letters of condolence to and condolence cards from the family. The collection additionally and separately holds many photographs of Menzies and a recording of his speech at the 1960 Centenary Dinner.robert gordon menzies, australian prime ministers, politicians -- kew (vic.), electorate of kooyongrobert gordon menzies, australian prime ministers, politicians -- kew (vic.), electorate of kooyong

Prime Minister Bob Hawke had a strong trade union leadership background. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he became Prime Minister after only two years in Parliament, serving in that role from 1983 til 1991. He established an "Accord" between Government, business and unions. After winning four elections he lost a caucus ballot in favour of his treasurer, Paul Keating. Sculptor Peter Nicholson was born in Melbourne in 1946. He become known for his cartoons, and in 1985 the "Rubbery Figures" TV puppets. When sculpting the busts, of Bob Hawke, Paul Keating, John Howard and Kevin Rudd he has imparted an expression of the character of the individual This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A plaster marquette of the bust of Prime Minister Bob Hawke used for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. art, artwork, bob hawke, prime minister, prime minister's avenue, ballarat botanical gardens, peter nicholson, robert j.l. hawke

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