Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionKew Junction is buzzing / p1. Bold proposal for Kew Junction [Kew Junction Committee] / p1&5. Correction [garbage collection dates] / p1. Dates for June / p2&8. [Community ] Notices / p2&8. Commentary by the Mayor Cr Phyllis Hore - Survey shows that bigger is not always better [Local Government Restructure] / Cr Phyllis Hore p3. New faces at Kew Council [Elizabeth Sullivan, Children's Services Officer; Craig Midgley, Integration Officer] / p3&5. In Brief [Recreation Centre update; North Ward meeting] / p4. Profile - Cr Anne Glasson / p4. Calling Kew business people [Group Apprenticeship Scheme] / p5. Safeway expansion / p5. Q Student Gallery opens [Kew High School] / p6. [Kew Citizens'] Band News [Junior Band, Senior Band] / p6. Volunteers needed [Wurundjeri Industries] / p6. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p6. Kew Peace Project gets grant / p7. How Kew became home for Renaissance Dance team [Ripponlea Renaissance Dancers; Helga Hill; St Paul's Anglican Church] / p7. A story with a happy ending [Dietrich Werthauer] / p7. The Probus Club of Kew / p8. Deepdene and District Inter-Church Council / p8. You can help the Salvos [Red Shield Appeal] / p8. Caring for cats (dogs and maidenhairs too!) [Animal Feeding Service] / p8. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

Illustrated 39-page Final Report by Emma Russell and Alannah Croom of History@Work including - Executive Summary / p2. Investigation / p5. Assessment / p27. Statement of Significance / p33. Recommendations / p35. References / p36.non-fictionA Significance Assessment is the process of studying and understanding the meanings and values of objects and collections. It identifies the historic, aesthetic, scientific and social values that an object or collection has for past, present and future generations. The Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia in 2017 for a significance assessment. The Grant was for three components of the overall collection: the costumes and textiles, the maps, and the pictures. However the assessment also considered the collection as a whole as it provided the context and the companions for these three components.significance assessments, historical society collections, kew historical society collection - significance assessment, community heritage grants

Illustrated 87-page Final Report by Vanessa Kowalski (Grimwade Conservation Services), including - Executive Summary / p5. Key recommendations / p7. Policies and Procedures / p9. Collection / p11. Building (Repository Structure) / p25. Environment / p33. Storage / p41. Display/Exhibitions / p54. Housekeeping / p58. Visitor Impact / p51. Disaster Preparedness / p63. Training Needs/Skills Assessment / p65. Action Plan / p67. Authorship / p71. References / p73. Appendices / p75. non-fictionFollowing a Significance Assessment, in 2020, Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia for a Preservation Needs Assessment, prepared by Grimwade Conservation Services (GCS). The purpose of the assessment was to consider the physical condition of the collection, the suitability of the current housing and storage facilities and to make recommendations for the development of a conservation program.preservation needs assessments, kew historical society -- collections, kew historical society - conservation, community heritage grants

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionInformation sharing in Kew - Public Meeting (Kewriosity Editorial Committee] / p1. Hay's Paddock - something for everyone / p1. Kew Citizens' Band Concert Tour / p2. 3MBS-FM: Kew's own radio station / p2. Community artists / p2. Public meeting [Shrublands, Children with disabilities] / p2. Financial counselling [Care Force, Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p3. Kew Recreation Centre / p3. Children's Services / p3. Fires and incinerators / p4. New Building Regulations / p3. Eggshell spectacular [Kew Library] / p3. Kew East Primary School [history] / G.F. Lindsay p4. Heritage Week - Historical Photograph Collection / p5. Renaissance dancing / p5. K.G.C. leaves no stone unturned [Kew Garden Club] / p5. Native Plant Group / p5. Exercise the rhythmic way / p5. Kew Young Liberals / p5. Rheumatism and arthritis / p5. Traffic management / p6. Drivers and jockeys wanted [Meals on Wheels] / p6. Delivering Kewriosity / p6. Hyde Park Fellowship / p6. Rate payments / p6. Information officer / p6. Trash and treasure [Carnsworth Garoopna] / p6. Youth Resource Centre / p7. Kew City Bowmen / p7. Scrabble [The Scrabble Club] / p7. Billabong Club / p7. Kew (Daytime) Garden Club / p7. Mayoral Comment - Media Merger; Role of Council / Cr Jill O'Brien, Mayor [of Kew] / p8. Coming events / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example. Single page illustrated flyer, advertising 60 Pakington Street, Kew for sale. Annotation in pen and ink at right.neville collection, 60 pakington street -- kew (vic.), real estate advertisements -- kew (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Single page illustrated real estate flyer advertising 45 Pakington Street, Kew for sale by auction. Annotation in pen and ink at rightpeter neville, real estate advertisements -- kew (vic.), 45 pakington street -- kew (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Single page subdivision plan listing properties for sale in the Tramways Estate, Camberwell North. The large estate was bounded by Doncaster Road, Burke Road, Marwan Avenue, Maud Street, Severn Street, and extended over Glass's Creek at Mayland's Avenue. Within the plan, lots 3 to 342 are listed as lots. The plan includes annotations in ink indicating the prices realised by a number of lots. A key explains that lots with an 'H' represent a house, whereas the 37 shaded lots represent those being offered by this agent. subdivision plans -- camberwell (vic.), tramways estate

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Single page residential subdivision plan advertising house lots for sale, in what was then designated as East Kew but is now Kew, in the following streets: Burke Road, Enfield Street. The flyer includes a smaller locality plan at right. Information on the flyer indicates that the land was previously owned by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board.subdivision plans -- kew (vic.), enfield street -- kew (vic.), burke road -- kew (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Promotional brochure for the Camberwell Panorama Estate. The four page bifold handout advertises 216 home sites bounded by Bulleen Road, The Nook, Fortuna Avenue, and Doncaster Road. Other streets in the subdivision include: Sunburst Avenue, The Moor, and Macedon Avenue. The brochure has been damaged at some time in the past and so masking tape obscures the tram on page 1. Page 2 includes the plan of the subdivision, page 3 information about the site and a locality plan, while page 4 includes photographs and terms of sale. subdivision plans -- balwyn north (vic.), camberwell panorama estate

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Undated, multi-page subdivision plan advertising lots for sale bounded by Blackburn Road, George Street, Windermere Avenue, and Saxonwood Drive in what is currently Doncaster East. Other streets in the subdivision include: Mowbray Court, Stafford Court, Rugby Court, and Robin Hood Court. The front page includes a Birdseye view of the estate which identifies existing and projected civic amenities, as well as the estate's relationship to surrounding suburbs and the city centre. Red crosses on the detailed plan of lots on page two indicate those that have been sold. The final page includes a locality plan. saxonwood estate -- doncaster east (vic.), subdivision plans -- doncaster east (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 4-page bifold handout advertising 43 residential lots for sale in the Charteris Estate subdivision in Ivanhoe [now classified as Ivanhoe East]. This brochure was created to sell the third section of the estate which it labels as 'The Most Superb Section'. Streets within the subdivision include: Burke Road North, McArthur Road, Castella Street, and the Government Boulevard. In addition to the overall plan spread across pages 2 and 3, each page includes a number of interesting photographs including: a number of the new Burke Road Bridge, a sports ground, Hoyts Picture Theatre in Ivanhoe, a croquet ground, and Ivanhoe shopping centre [named Motor Cross Junction].charteris estate - east ivanhoe (vic), subdivision plans -- ivanhoe east (vic.), d.c. mcarthur, charterisville

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original multi-page sales brochure of the Pointed Firs Estate, advertised as located in Camberwell North, but now in Balwyn North. The 4-page bifold brochure includes promotional material as well as a detailed plan of the 28 lots for sale, a photograph of the locality with the plan overlaying it, as well as aerial photos and street views. The estate included lots in Doncaster Road, Thackeray Street, Houghton Street, an dMaud Street. pointed firs estate -- balwyn north, subdivisions -- balwyn north (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.8-page brochure advertising 80 residential home sites for sale in a subdivision called the 'Old Kew Golf Links Estate'. These sites had historic importance in Kew's history as they had previously belonged to Kodak Pty Ltd who were refused permission by Kew Council to use the land for industrial development. The estate, advertised was advertised as being within five miles of Melbourne. The brochure is notable as it includes photographs of Kew East Primary School, the former Kew Golf Club clubhouse, and 'The Moorings' Boathouse (aka Chipperfield's Boat House). The aerial photograph, overlaid with names of notable sites, on the final page is of interest as it shows the area before the intrusion of the Eastern Freeway, which resulted in changing the course of a section of the Yarra River. old kew golf links estate, subdivision -- kew (vic.), subdivisions -- kew east (vic), chipperfield's boathouse, kew east primary school, kew golf club

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 4-page, bifold subdivision plan of the Willsmere Park Estate, Kew. The 1926 land sale advertised '40 superb villa allotments' on the 'Yarra Heights'. Streets within the subdivision included: Willow Grove, Kilby Road, Elm Grove and Belford Road. The double page spread on pages 2 and 3 shows the detailed plan of the 40 lots, surrounded by public parkland [Willsmere Park] and the Kew Golf Links. By the time that this version of the plan was released, only the lots on Willow Grove and Kilby Road remained. willsmere park estate -- kew (vic.), subdivisions - kew (vic.), subdivisions -- kew east (vic.), willsmere park -- kew east (vic.)

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 8-page booklet advertising a new residential development in Bulleen entitled 'Yarraleen'. The glossy multi-colour brochure includes historic and contemporary photographs of the Yarra Valley, graphic designs of potential residential development, photographs of key facilities (Marcellin College, Golf links, local swimming holes, the Beaver Swim School, Carey Grammar School Oval and grandstand, shopping strips, and farmland).subdivisions -- bulleen (vic.), yarraleen estate

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 4-page, bifold brochure, one of two in the collection, of home sites created following the creation of the Eastern Freeway which separated a section of land owned by the Kew Golf Club from the main course. The new estate featured 30 lots in Meldrum Street, Kilby Road and Fairway Drive. subdivisions -- kew east (vic.), subdivisions -- kew (vic.), kew golf club

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 4-page, bifold brochure, one of two in the collection, of home sites created following the creation of the Eastern Freeway which separated a section of land owned by the Kew Golf Club from the main course. The new estate featured 30 lots in Meldrum Street, Kilby Road and Fairway Drive.subdivisions -- kew east (vic.), subdivisions -- kew (vic.), kew golf club

Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Original 4-page bifold brochure advertising the Burke Road Junction Estate in Kew East. Advertised for sale in 1940, the estate comprised 16 'Central Allotments' fronting High Street, Kilby Road, and Glass Street. Pages 1 & 4, the front and back covers, includes a panoramic photograph of the junction which features a number of shops still extant, but also with buildings long demolished and redeveloped. These include the petrol station and the dairy on the southeast and southwest corners of Burke Road and High Street/Doncaster Road. The dairy includes a statue of a cow on its roof. Pages 2 & 3 include a detailed plan of the estate. subdivisions -- kew east (vic.), burke road junction estate

The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.An enlargement of an original postcard in the collection, created for the purposes of exhibition, depicting the Kew Post Office and Court House (built 1888) on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. In front of the Post Office is a large Moreton Bay Fig tree. The later Kew War Memorial (opened 1925) necessitated the removal of the tree and the relaocation of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain. kew court house, kew post office

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionElephants in Kew [Kew Library redevelopment] / David White p1. History News - 2023 Dickinson Lecture; Kew Court House [exhibition]; Additions to the Collection; New members; Grants & Sponsors / p3. Victorian Municipal Directories / Robert Baker p4. Michael Meszaros: Kew sculptor / Felicity Renowden p6. Chipperfield's Boathouse: 'The Moorings' and floating pontoon / Julie King p8. Wilfred Kent Hughes: scholar, sportsman, soldier, businessman, author, politician / John Torpey p10.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals