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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPoster, Port Melbourne Festival 1993, 1993
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ..."Port Melbourne Festival 1993". Large colourful poster depicting red boat containing children; fish; mermaid; swimmer; octopus; sun and seagul. Also a listing of supporterscelebrations fetes and exhibitions, arts and entertainment, awards and presentations, port melbourne festival -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Community Festival, At Home in Port, Marie Menzel, Feb 2002
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port ...Poster and program promotes the two day festival organised under the auspices of the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House. Rosalie Kent (Stranks) 1st from leftPoster for the Port Melbourne Community Festival. Artwork depicts the theme 'At home in Port' showing a house with the city in the background, A3celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne neighbourhood house, maree menzel, pat grainger, rosalie stranks nee kent -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Port Melbourne Community Festival, At Home in Port, Marie Menzel, Feb 2002
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee... Melbourne Festival Committee ...Program promotes the two day festival organised under the auspices of the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House. Rosalie Kent (Stranks) 1st from left.Souvenier Program for the 2002 Port Melbourne Community Festival. Artwork depicts the theme 'At home in Port' showing a house with the city in the background, A3, 3 foldcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne neighbourhood house, maree menzel, pat grainger, rosalie stranks nee kent -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Festival, Feb 1989
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee... Port Melbourne Festival Committee ...Poster acquired by donor at the Festival. The poster uses children's artwork, which became a feature of Port Melbourne festival postersPoster for the 1989 Port Melbourne Festival featuring a beach scene.celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMemorabilia - Trophy, Port Melbourne Festival, Port Melbourne Festival, c 1977
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee... Port Melbourne Festival Committee Jason Love Rodney Lawson ...Trophy was won by Rodney Lawson, winner of 1978 Port Melbourne Festival Schools Sprint SocialA wooden trophy on an oblong base with a narrow metal plaque. Upright section has a tapering metal plaque. Trophy is topped with figure of a runner.Plaque on base inscribed with 'Port Melbourne Festival school sprint Champion Boy. Donated by Woodruffs Dairies. Upright plaque - Winner 1977 Jason Love; 1978 Rodney Lawsonsport-athletics, jason love, rodney lawson, woodruffs dairies, port melbourne festival -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Festival Summer Circus Celebration, Jan 1996
... Port Melbourne Festival Committee... Celebration Port Melbourne Festival Committee ...Commissioned and art directed by the Port Festival Committee for 1996 festivalFour colour poster for the Port Melbourne Festival Feb. 24,25 1996 'Summer Circus Celebration', utilising abstract painting by an art student from a local schoolcelebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
meeting minutes
... in western suburbs of Melbourne. The first Committee of Management... Hampstead Rd Maidstone melbourne Australian Polish Community ...Australian Polish Community Services was established in 1983 as a community, non for profit and charitable organisation, with the main purpose of responding to the needs and aspirations and promoting the interests of the Polish Australian community in western suburbs of Melbourne. The first Committee of Management meeting was held on 10/05/1983 first official document in history of Australian Polish Community Services2 sheets of paper from exercise bookhandwritten documentminutes, australian polish community services, polish community -
Melbourne LegacyDocument - Document, notes, re. Hostel, 1943
... . Russell, Chairman of the Hostel Committee re. Melbourne Legacy's... of the Hostel Committee re. Melbourne Legacy's intention to start ...Interview with Mr. McVilly, Secretary of the Charities Board, by the President of the Legacy Club of Melbourne and E. Russell, Chairman of the Hostel Committee re. Melbourne Legacy's intention to start a hostel.Record of the connection between the Charities Board and Legacy under the Charities Act.Quarto paper, black and white.Signed in ink by E. Russell, Chairman of the Hostel Committee.holmbush initial negotiations, holmbush -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Alternative SCDC plan for Bayside development, Port Melbourne, Barry Merat, Foreshore Use, 1987
... conducted in 1987 by the Port Melbourne City Council's Community... by the Port Melbourne City Council's Community Committee (Brenda ...Display item used during public information sessions conducted in 1987 by the Port Melbourne City Council's Community Committee (Brenda BEDFORD, Frank CALLAGHAN, Ron WEST and Barry MERAT) regarding SCDC Bayside Development.Sketched plan illustrating alternative to SCDC plan for Bayside development.town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, public action campaigns, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, brenda bedford, frank callaghan, ron west, barry merat -
Melbourne LegacyBook - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History for the Years 1932-1944 Part 1, "Legacy Develops", by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
... For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee -
Melbourne LegacyBook - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History For The Years 1932-1944, Part 2, Legacy Develops, General Notes by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
... For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part One (item 00363). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things.Navy blue hardback book, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine.Title on cover and spine printed in gold letteringhistory, founding legatee, committee -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Album - Victorian Canoe Club : Album 2, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. Descriptive titles in the album include (sometimes referring to two photos): Steaming gear / Mould for racer / Ribs bent on mould / Planking [3] / Planking racer / Planking Nagha / Planking completed / Off mould / Built-up ends and deck frames / Racer completed (Retriever) / Nagha & Dnapna completed / V.C.C. Studley Park / On the Yarra / Through the rapids / Yarra near Bourke [sic] Rd [2] / Camp site near Bourke [sic] Rd / Dyghts [sic] Falls, Studley Park [2] / V.C.C. site, Studley Park / Y.M.C.A. Camp, Mornington.Each photograph is labelled in white inkvictorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Steaming gear, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Steaming gear' which was the equipment used in a backyard to heat and soften the wood used to make a canoe so that it would be pliable and could respond to a mould."Steaming gear"victorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew, steaming gear, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Mould for racer, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Mould for racer' which was set up in a backyard to form the frame for manufacturing a racing canoe."Mould for racer"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction, canoe moulds -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Ribs bent on mould, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Ribs bent on mould' after being softened by steaming."Ribs bent on mould"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking' where the wooden planks forming the hull have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking' where the wooden planks forming the hull have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking' where the wooden planks forming the hull have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking racer, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking racer' where the wooden planks forming the hull have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking racer"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking Nagha, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking Nagha' where the wooden planks forming the hull of Nagha have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking Nagha"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Planking completed, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Planking completed' where the wooden planks forming the hull of Nagha have been softened by steaming and bent to conform to the shape of the mould."Planking completed"victorian canoe club, canoe making, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Off mould, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Off mould' where, following the completion of the hull, the boat is 'righted' to allow for the finishing of the canoe.."Off mould"victorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew, steaming gear, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Built-up ends & deck frames, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Built-up ends & deck frames' where the canoe its completed and ready for testing."Built-up ends & deck frames"victorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew, steaming gear, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Racer completed (Retriever), 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Racer completed (Retriever)' where the completed canoe is trialled on the Yarra River."Racer completed (Retriever)"victorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew, steaming gear, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Nagha & Dunapna completed completed, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Nagha & Dunapna completed' with an overhead view of two named canoes on the banks of the Yarra River."Nagha & Dunapna completed"victorian canoe club, canoe making, river yarra, burke road, mornington, studley park, kew, steaming gear, canoe construction -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, V.C.C. Studley Park, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'V.C.C. Studley Park' with its single storey weatherboard club house on the banks of the Yarra River."V.C.C. Studley Park"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, boat houses, canoe clubs -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, On the Yarra, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'On the Yarra' with a man paddling a canoe. Another canoe is in the background. "On the Yarra"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Through the rapids, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Through the rapids' with two men and a boy in the first canoe travelling through rapids with another canoe following from which the photograph is taken. "Through the rapids"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Yarra near Burke Road, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Near Burke Road' with two young men in a canoe on a still section of the Yarra. "Near Bourke Rd"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing, burke road -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Victorian Canoe Club, Yarra near Burke Road, 1920-30
... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee... was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee ...Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'Near Burke Road' with three men and a dog in a canoe on a still section of the Yarra. "Near Bourke Rd"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, canoe clubs, canoeing, recreation -- canoeing, burke road -- kew (vic.)
