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Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, Cresco Reserve (Kew), 1958-present
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information on the Cresco Reserve at Kew Junction and its naming in c.2008. The file includes an item of correspondence from the City of Boroondara plus a print out of map of the Junction.cresco reserve, parks and gardens - -- kew -- boroondaracresco reserve, parks and gardens - -- kew -- boroondara -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, DANNOCK, James (1831-1907), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)James Dannock (1831-1907) was an early pioneer of Kew. The subject file contains a number of transcripts of his recollections, dating from 1896, which are held in the State Library of Victoria. Also photocopies of genealogical research. In the Dannock file there is a note relating to the 1875 “Back to Kew” map. It reads: “The Map of Early Kew was drawn by Mr Jesse Dannock, 2nd son of James and Maria Dannock. Map was given to Mrs Rogers by May Ratten, stepdaughter of Jesse Dannock. May Ratten & Mrs Rogers were friends. Mrs Rogers not a blood relation of the Dannock’s!”james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875james dannock, jesse dannock, map - back to kew 1875 -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, DERRICK family, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)The Derrick family were early settlers in Kew. Derrick Street is named after them. The Derrick file includes minutes of meetings at which Derrick family descendants attended, correspondence, research notes on the Derrick Family, maps of the Derrick landholding in Kew (and a photocopy of the Certificate of Title), and photocopy of a letter from John Derrick to Francis Barnard (original in archive). There are also sundry newspaper articles/clippings.derrick family, kew -- history -- pioneersderrick family, kew -- history -- pioneers -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Gallipoli & Beyond 2015, 2014
Boroondara Historical Societies AssociationReference, Research, InformationProvenance orderGallipoli & Beyond was a Commonwealth funded project involving members of the Boroondara Historical Societies Association. The project involved roadshow, exhibitions, talks, and the publication of a history. The file contains newspaper and magazine, articles/clippings, promotional materials, certificates, etc. The Kew Historical Society participated in a number of events and held an exhibition on the embarkation photographs of Josiah Earl Barnes. The captions and the posters are held separately in the map drawers.photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, first world war, boroondara historical societies association (bhsa), gallipoli & beyond - special projects, wwiphotographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, first world war, boroondara historical societies association (bhsa), gallipoli & beyond - special projects, wwi -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, GARDINER, John, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing photocopied notes, articles and a map relating to the Hawthorn pioneer, John Gardinerhistory - european settlement - squatters - hawthorn - melbourne - victoria, john gardiner -- pioneerhistory - european settlement - squatters - hawthorn - melbourne - victoria, john gardiner -- pioneer -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, GRIMES, Charles, 1962
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Charles Grimes was acting Surveyor-General of the Colony of New South Wales. He was the first European cartographer to map the lower reaches of the Yarra River. The reference file contains both research on the ‘exploration’ by Grimes as well as information on a re-enactment, sponsored by the Kew Historical Society in 1978, to mark the 175th year of his party’s arrival in the area of what is now Dight’s Falls. In the file is a 13-page handwritten document to be used as a script for a speech during the reenactment, which also includes details of the costumes to be worn. There are additional unpublished manuscripts in the file about Grimes and his ‘journey’ by Mr Chinner and Mavis Rolley. The file also includes newspaper articles/clippings as well as sundry published articles.charles grimes, commemorations - kew (vic.), european exploration - kew (vic), yarra river - historycharles grimes, commemorations - kew (vic.), european exploration - kew (vic), yarra river - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Hawthorn (Vic) - History, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing typescripts relating to the early history of Hawthorn. The files were donated to the Society from the Preshil School archives. Some of the files were subsequently moved to other files or archive boxes including ‘Maps of Kew’ (archive file) and the newspaper collection (boxed newspapers). The files currently stored in this archive file include: Allen, J Alex, ‘The Red Lion Inn and Early Hawthorn’ (RHSV 1946), Serpell, TE, ‘Early History of Hawthorn’ (5pp), and Bonwick, J, ‘A Sketch of Boroondara’ (1858).hawthorn - history - 19th century, red lion inn, james bonwickhawthorn - history - 19th century, red lion inn, james bonwick -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Hays Paddock (Kew East), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing many newspaper/magazine articles/clippings (1979-2016), some published by the City of Boroondara, and maps, summaries of reports (KNews, 1980) and proposals to create an ‘integrated playground’ at Hays Paddock.kew historical society - archives, hays paddock - kew east (vic), parks and gardens - kew east (vic)kew historical society - archives, hays paddock - kew east (vic), parks and gardens - kew east (vic) -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, HODDLE Survey, 1997
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Photocopied correspondence and maps (surveys) relating to surveys ordered by Robert Hoddle, Government Surveyor. Authors of letters and information include Gwen McWilliam and Jack Hackett. Much of the correspondence relates to the site of the ‘Hoddle Tree’, currently located in the Kew Golf Course. Jack Hackett’s original map is contained in the map drawers in the Society’s archive.kew historical society - archives, kew (vic) - history, robert hoddle - surveyor, hoddle tree - kew (vic), jack hackettkew historical society - archives, kew (vic) - history, robert hoddle - surveyor, hoddle tree - kew (vic), jack hackett -
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Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, JUDD Family, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file containing information important information by and about the Judd family, pioneers of Kew, and owners of Park Hill (now in Hillcrest Avenue) from 1853. The file contains a number of original files provenanced to the Judd family including a subdivision brochure of the Park Hill Estate (1916) that includes a map of the subdivision, an early photo of the ten-roomed house. Other primary sources include a seven page photocopy (& transcript) of notes on early Kew by Thomas Judd Jnr (1950). An undated letter accompanying the information refers to Miss Ina Balaam, the last descendant of the family to live in the house. The file also includes a photocopy of the obituary of Thomas Judd and a newspaper article/clipping from 1972, which includes a short history of the house and a photograph. Other items relating to Thomas Judd and James Bonwick are stored in archive boxes in the collection store.c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic)c w rick fairhall, parkhill - hillcrest avenue - kew (vic), thomas judd, pioneers - kew (vic) -
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Equipment, Handheld Directional Compass, 1960s
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Circular compass, marked by degree to 360. Metal case with cracked glass upper surface. Metal ? with brass pivot. North marked by an exterior metal knobInterior labelled with N,S,E, and W in large print. NW, NE, SE and SW in smaller print. Outer circle marks the degrees, notated in 20 degree steps Numbered KH311compass, handheld compass, dorothy rogers -
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Book, Lansdowne, 100 Years Of Australians At War, 1999
400 p., [64] pages of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictionkorean war 1950-1953 - history, persian gulf war 1991 - history, south african war 1899-1902 - history, world war 1914-1918 - history, australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military., world war 1939-1945 - history, wwi -
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Book, Gordon Duxbury, 50 Years Guide Dogs in Victoria 1957-2007, 2008
180 p., [32] p. of plates. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 23 cm. non-fictionguide dogs victoria, guide dogs - victoria - history. -
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Book, Geoffrey Blainey, A History of Camberwell, 1980
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Book ...104p., [20]p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22cm.non-fictioncamberwell (vic.) -- history, victoria -- camberwell. -
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Book, Geoffrey Blainey, A History of Camberwell, 1964
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Book ...104p., [20]p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22cm.non-fictioncamberwell (vic.) -- history, victoria -- camberwell. -
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Book, Dorothy Rogers, A History of Kew, 1973
xvi,256p. : maps on lining papers, plates, tables ; 24cm. non-fictionkew (vic.) -- history., melbourne -- kew 1840-1972 -
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Book, Dorothy Rogers, A History of Kew, 1973
xvi ,256p. : maps on lining papers, plates, tables ; 24cm. non-fictionkew (vic.) -- history., melbourne -- kew 1840-1972 -
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Book, Prof E W Russell, A Matter of Record: A history of Public Record Office Victoria, 2003
xi, 227 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.non-fictionvictoria - public record office - history, public records - victoria - history, archives - victoria - history -
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Book, Sally White, A Patchwork Heritage : Thirteen Australian Families, 1986
vii, 152 p. : ill., facsims. ; 23 cm.non-fictiongenealogy -- handbooks --manuals etc., genealogy australia, australia -- genealogy -
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Book, James Bonwick, A Sketch of Boroondara, 1968
40 p. ; 23 cm. non-fictionborondarra (vic.) - history. -
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Book, Allen & Unwin, At The End Of The Road : Government, society and the disposal of human remains in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, 1994
xvi, 464 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), plans, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictioncemeteries -- south australia -- history, funeral rites and ceremonies -- south australia -- history, burial laws -- south australia, cremation -- south australia -- history -
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Book, Ure Smith, Australia In The Good Old Days : Facsimile pages from Lassetters' commercial review, no.26, 1911, 1976
264p. : all facs. ; 27cm. non-fictiondepartment stores -- goods -- sydney --1911, catalogues. facsimiles, department stores - sydney. -
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Book, Doubleday, Australia Twice Traversed : The romance of exploration being a narrative compiled from the journals of five exploring expeditions into and through central South Australia and Western Australia from 1872 to 1876. Vol.1, 1986
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Book ...Facsim. reprint. Originally published: London : Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1889. Ferguson no. 9914. Giles stayed with T.S.Gill in Walpole St. See Dorothy Rogers2 v. (lix, 320 p., [13] leaves of plates (3 folded); x, 363 p., [13] leaves of plates (3 folded) : ill., maps ; 22 cm. non-fictionFacsim. reprint. Originally published: London : Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1889. Ferguson no. 9914. Giles stayed with T.S.Gill in Walpole St. See Dorothy Rogersaustralia -- central -- discovery and exploration. -
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Book, George Robertson & Co, Australia Unlimited, 1918
1083, lvi p. : ill., ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionaustralia - description and travel - 1901-1950, australia - economic conditions - 1901-1914 -
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Book, Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Australian Heritage Needlework. Surface embroidery and smocking, 1993
72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. non-fictionembroidery -- australia -- patterns, smocking. -
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Book, Book Collectors' Society of Australia, Batman & Fawkner: Discovery of the River Yarra; an episode, 1965
Originally printed by H. Cordell, 59 Queen St., 1881. Limited edition of 250 copies11 p. 2 facsims. 23 cm. non-fictionOriginally printed by H. Cordell, 59 Queen St., 1881. Limited edition of 250 copiesbatman john -- 1801-1839, fawkner john pascoe -- 1792-1869, melbourne (vic.) - history - 1834-1851. -
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Book, Sydney A Prentice, Bear and Forbear : A genealogical study of the Prentice, Barnard and related families in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia, 1984
Limited ed. of 300 copies.viii, 285 p. : ill., facsims., geneal. tables, maps, ports. ; 22 cm. non-fictionLimited ed. of 300 copies.prentice family, australia - genealogy, barnard family -
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Book, Rose E B Coombs, Before Endeavours Fade : A guide to the battlefields of the First World War, 1986
160 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. non-fictionwar memorials -- europe -- guidebooks, world war 1914-1918 -- campaigns -- western front, world war 1914-1918 -- monuments, europe -- guidebooks, wwi -
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Book, Pauline Jones, Beginnings Of Permanent Government, 1981
xv, 570 p. : ill., ports. ; 27 cm. non-fictionvictoria ca 1851-ca 1901, victoria - history - 1834-1900, victoria - politics and government - 1834-1900. -
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Book, Joseph Johnson, Birdies and Billabongs: a history of the Kew Golf Club, 1894-1994, 1994
x, 206 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 22 x 28 cm. non-fictionkew golf club - history, golf courses - victoria - melbourne - history, golf - victoria - melbourne - history