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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COMPOUND AIR COMPRESSOR
Black and white photograph. One male with right hand on wheel of control valve in the compressed air pipe outlet of a two stage or compound air compressor with con rod and crank shaft to a large flywheel. Two belts to a vertical governor. Outgoing air pipe vertical to ceiling of enclosing building. Inscriptions: Nameplate or bed plate 'A Roberts and sons, Engineers, Bendigo' Lower left corner handwritten 'with A Rob. Compliments' On back - 'Compound Air Compressor'.machinery, compressors, compound air compressor, worker, male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - EVA WILSON COLLECTION: HARGREAVES MALL CONSTRUCTION 1982
First in a series of coloured photos taken by Eva Wilson in 1982. Photos taken during course of construction early 1982 to 16/5/82 Mainly Sundays. For Bendigo Historical Society by Miss Eva Wilson. Photo showing early stages of Hargreaves Mall construction, looking across excavation towards Gillies corner., Norris' menswear shop in foreground. On back' looking towards Hotel Williamson St. Cr. Hargreaves Mall 14/2/82'place, mall, hargreaves mall, bendigo, hargreaves mall, e. wilson, norris, gillies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", 1976
Grey cardboard with light grey cloth end binding covered book, 124 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated July 1976. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of eight sections, bound with cloth binding on the outside covering internal staples.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Tramway Employees - Abandonment of Trams", 1/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the arrangements at 1 June for the phased closure of the tramway and the external influences that were part of it., Yields information about the arrangements at 1 June for the phased closure of the tramway and the external influences that were part of it.Typed memo, both carbon copy and original, on a single sheet, titled "Notice to Tramway Employees - Abandonment of Trams", dated 1st June 1971. Outlining proposed dates for the closure of the tramway in stages and the tentative nature of this, depending on bus deliveries, school terms and other factors. Note that Sebastopol was the first to close in this memo. Signed in ink by Ivan Pellas as Manager. Has "Tram Depot Notice Board" typed in red in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, sec, depot, buses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Elm House, 72 Walpole Street (Kew), 1983
Sally Ann VenablesReference, Research, InformationProvenance (Donor) OrderSubject file containing a school research assignment completed by Sally Ann Venables of the history of Elm House (later Cloverlea), 72 Walpole Street. The 15-page report was completed in 1983 while Sally was a pupil of Kew High School. Owners of the house recorded in the report include Horace Samson, George Gray Allan, George Brinsden Vasey, Matthew Montgomerie Wilson, and Ethel Dalton. The writer contends that at some stage, the house operated as a dairy. kew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - dairies, elm house - 72 walpole street (kew), cloverlea - 72 walpole street (kew), sally ann venables, houses - walpole street - kew (vic)kew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - dairies, elm house - 72 walpole street (kew), cloverlea - 72 walpole street (kew), sally ann venables, houses - walpole street - kew (vic) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Travis Jeffrey, c1963
Negative of tram 219 at a tram stop. Tram has destination City and Route No 7. Photo looks staged as a school child in uniform leaning at door, driver and passenger in front window are all staring at the photographer. Note the tram has a trolley wheel fitted, the stop is a compulsory stop and that there is a light fitting above the tram with a tinted glass shield that indicated the type of stops at night. Possibly in Burke Road, between Leura Grove and Toorak Road.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR99A" in red ink, "M5" in pencil, 58A in green ink, date stamp "1 Jan 1963" on front, and date stamp on rear "26 Sep 1962".trams, tramways, w2 class, route 7, tram stops, burke rd, tram 219 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", 1926
Green Rexene cloth covered book, 24 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/5/1926 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Details the various section stages and fares for each electric tram route, General instructions, scholars concession fares, round trip excursions, luggage, swimming classes and post office prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares", Sep. 1934
Red cloth covered book, 40 pages + covers and end pages, "MMTB Cable and Electric Tramways Sections and Fares" dated 1/9/1934 and authorised by A. D. Murdoch. Details the various section stages and fares for each cable and electric tram route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of one section, sewn with end papers part of the covers.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes, cable trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAM: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE JRV ANDERSON BUILDING - BENDIGO COLLEGE OF TAFE, 1986
James Robert Valentine Anderson (1881-1969) was born at Chewton. He married Minnie Lyle Morrison (1878-1973) in 1907. He was a mining engineer who became a teacher at the School of Mines. In 1907 he became the curator of the School of Mines Museum and in 1910 was appointed the Principal/Director of the School of Mines (now TAFE). He held this position until about 1945.Program for the official opening of the refurbished School of Mines Building renamed the JRV Anderson Building for the Bendigo College of TAFE in November 1986. Four pages of the Program of Events outlining the Order of Ceremony, biography of J R V Anderson and Stage 2 of the redevelopment program. Contains an insert with a floorplan of the three levels of the building. Also contains a second insert of 4 pages outlining the chronology of the Mechanics Institute and Free Library and School of Mines 1854 - 1904.Bendigo College of TAFEbendigo, buildings, bendigo school of mines -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver George Sandford, C. 1970s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Driver George Sandford on Locomotive K153 George joined Victoria Railways on 4th June 951. He started cleaning at Seymour on 21 February 1955. George passed his Driver qualification on 18 May 1960. He was based at Cressy from 1966 to 1968 followed by Wodonga from 1966 to 1982. K Class Locomotives - One of VR's most successful classes of loco they were built over a 24 year period. A general purpose, light lines loco the K class had a very long career in all sorts of service from branch line passenger and goods work to pilot and banker duties and roadside mainline service. The K class is credited with working virtually every line in the VR system and hauling almost every kind of train. The majority of the class lasted into the 60's. K153 entered service on 9 September 1940, initially allocated to the Benalla locomotive Depot It is now owned by VicTrack and managed by Steamrail Victoria. When in Melbourne, it is regularly used on suburban shuttles and on day tours to Geelong and similar-length trips. At various stages it has been withdrawn from service for preservation work. Throughout its preservation career (starting from 1974), the engine has been painted all-over black with some details picked out in white or yellow (such as handrails and the staff exchanger horn, welded in the raised position) to meet modern safety standards. It most recently returned to service in 2003.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george sandford, locomotive k153 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c. 1960
Depicted is a group of five young women dressed in fancy costumes (two girls sit upon chairs while three girls stand behind them) upon a stage next to an older woman dressed in a formal dress is sitting behind a microphone and table. The women in the photograph are part of a concert party. The older woman is Isabel Rosengren, a local teacher. Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 5646 (in black pen)/ Teacher - Isabel Rosengren (in pencil)/ ADVERTISER (stamped in blue ink)/burke museum, beechworth, concert, concert party, isabel rosengren, entertainment album -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Knox Collection, Train hauling timber to build Colac-Beech Forest railway, 1901, 1901
The first engines to run on the Colac-Beech Forest line between 1900 and 1902 as work trains were A Class locomotives, otherwise known as 'Coffee Pots'. They were based and serviced at Colac, but coal stages were erected at Barongarook and Wimba water tanks because of the lengthy periods of waiting time required to unload sleepers and rails or to load ballast.An A Class train on a revetment hauling timber and men to build the Colac-Beech Forest railway, with a steep hillside in the background.. B/W.colac; beech forest; railway; timber; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Les Ogden, Locomotive 14A taking water at 10 mile tank, 1960-61
By 1960/61 all the factors operating against a narrow gauge railway were in place for the Colac-Beech Forest line. As well as using a 2-6-2 Tank engine over 60 years old, 14A, the train by this stage only had a louvre van, two NQ trucks and a guard's van to bring to Colac. It was very near the end.Locomotive 14A and a mixed goods trucks taking water at 10 mile tank in c.1960=61. The driver controlling the water is W. Brady while the fireman, Les Ogden, peers into the smoke box. B/W.colac; beech forest; ten mile creek; locomotive 14a; w. brady; l. ogden; railway; -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Saxophone Quintet
In this scanned image, from the 1955 RVIB Annual Report, five blind saxophone players hold their instruments on a stage. L-R: Barry Palmer, Arthur Tyzack, Alan Campbell, Dick Sutcliffe (?), John Levercha. They won acclaim for their radio performances in 'Swallows Parade' and 'Floor Coverings Talent Hour,' and its recordings with the A.B.C., and performed in night clubs.B/W scan of saxophone quintetdick sutcliffe, barry palmer, arthur tyzack, alan campbell, john levercha -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Artefact, Silver pomander - Wembley logo, 1924
This silver wool-holder was sold as a souvenir at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924-5. This exhibition was staged to strengthen the bonds of the British Empire and 56 of the 58 nations or territories within the Empire participated. Wembley Stadium was built for the Exhibition and called then Empire Stadium. 27,000,000 visited the exhibition in the two years of is existence. Wembley Stadium survived until 2003 when it was rebuilt. This wool-holder is of interest as an example of the type of household item that would have been in a more affluent home in the 1920s. It is also of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924-5. It is a useful and attractive display item.This is a silver circular-shaped wool holder which was a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924-5. It has four silver segments held together at each end with silver pins. The segments have an open fretwork pattern and can retract and open to allow material to be stored and to be easily accessible to the knitter or needleworker. The Wembley emblem with the image of an Art Deco lion is welded onto one of the segments. This silver ball could also be used as a pomander to hold perfumed material and to be placed in a wardrobe or cupboard.‘Wembley’ british empire exhibition, wembley 1924-5, pomander, wool holder -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Feb. 1966
The book titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated 14 Feb. 1966, the day of the introduction of decimal currency to Australia - all fares in cents. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares, and photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Yields information about the Feb 1966 Fares and Sections for the MMTB at the time of the introduction of decimal currency.Green cloth covered bound book, 108 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Dated 14 Feb. 1966, the day of the introduction of decimal currency to Australia - all fares in cents.tramways, tickets, fares, sections, decimal currency -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, The Royal Hotel, 1936
The single storey Royal Hotel was built on the SE corner of Brook and Evans Street in 1861, two years after a rail service reached Sunbury. It occupied that site until July 1936 after a fire destroyed the building. It was decided to demolish the old hotel and replace it with a modern building. The first stages of the building's demolition have been captured in this image.The Royal Hotel was one of the first hotels to be built in Evans Street when businesses moved from Macedon Street closer to the station after rail services came to Sunbury in 1859.A non-digital black and white photograph of a single storey hotel building being demolished. The doors and windows have been removed as well a portion of the iron roofing. Three empty barrels are stacked by the doorway. royal hotel, brook street, evans street, hotels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - Map Production flow chart poster using Automap 2, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1982
This poster designed to be folded into a brochure describes the second phase of the computer assisted cartographic system to be used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps in the establishment of a topographic data base, Future tactical applications and map products using the data base are displayed. A topographic map of Series R631 1:100,000 Helenvale, Queensland printed on the reverse side that was produced by the Automap system using information from the topographic data base. This is the fifth edition of the poster.A multi colour poster of map production using the Automap 2 system. Poster shows a schematic and pictorial flow chart diagram of the stages of the map production process using the Automap 2 system. The poster was intended to be folded into a small brochure. A 1:100,000 Army Survey Map Series R631, 7966 Helenvale, Queensland Edition 2 is printed on the reverse side of the poster. The map is an example of one of the initial maps produced on the Automap 2 System at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, automap 2 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Top Hat, n.d
Grosgrain ribbon is a type of fabric that has a ridged appearance and is made from silk or synthetic materials. It is regularly used in sewing and crafts, as well as in fashion applications such as millinery and trimming. This type of ribbon is also frequently used to make bows.Denton Hat Mills was built in stages from 1888 until the 1940s. It was Australia's first steam powered hat factory and exported many hats. It remained at hat factory until 1971. Black felt top hat, sides of brim slightly rolled, edged with grosgrain ribbon. Grosgrain ribbon around base of crown. Brown leather headband inside, maker's stamp in leather. 'HENRY' in black texta either side. Set of small pin-holes either side of crown -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photography Album, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Graduation Ceremony, 1986, 1986
Brown photograph album with photographs of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Graduation Ceremony held at the 1870 Founders Hall, Mount Helen (200) - Academic procession. Peter Fryar at front (in green), Bob Morrell behind him (in yellow) (203) Frank Hurley (blue) and Thelma Rungkat lead the academic procession. George Pell (now Cardinal) is in the centre of the photograph in blue stripes. (208) The academic procession takes seats on the 1970 founders hall stage. Geoff Hendy holds blue book.ballarat college of advanced education, derek woolley, woolley, hendy, geoff hendy, quinn, ambrose, tom norwood, phillips, else, morrell, bob morell, peter fryar, fryar, kentish, moore, addenbrooke, pat hope, john crump, hamilton, reid, hayes, mckinnon, ramsay, jack barker, barker, stabb, porteous, mckee, spiers, coman, watson, davison, fairhall, rungkat, thelma rungkat, hurley, frank hurley, gower, neville gower, ian gordon, gordon, longworth, m.b. john, graduation, academic procession -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Journal - Documents, Ringwood Croquet Club, Minutes of the Ringwood Croquet Club 1931-1947
The records of the Ringwood Croquet Club given to Gail Abbe - Archivist for safe - keeping with the request that they may be borrowed should the club require them for reference - 10-Dec-1993.Minutes of Ringwood Croquet Club from 1931 to 1947. Includes formation meeting held on 8th September 1931 at Ringwood Town Hall. The Moyoress, Mrs Honora Blood convened the meeting and occupied the chair. At that stage, the Ringwood Bowling Club had been formed. Men joined the croquet club in years to come. The Constitution was adopted with club colours blue, orange and green at a special meeting on the 6th October 1931 at the Town Hall under the presidency of Honora Blood. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MASONIC HALL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Masonic hall: View Street, circa late 1880s. The Corinthian-style building was built in 1874 at a cost of 12,000 pounds. The building stood 60 feet in height and had two main entrances. Other facilities included a kitchen below the stage, large storage and classrooms. In 1990 the building was converted to the Capitol Theatre with a two-storey extension added. Today, the building is known as the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC WAR DIARY OF WALTER LESLIE CLARK, 20 REINFORCEMENT, 22 BATTALION, 6TH. BRIGADE
Diary of Walter Leslie Clark's experiences in World War 1. Begins with his embarkation from Port Melbourne in 1917. Sample : Example: ' we arrived at our destination Port Said and disembarked on a grate warf crowded with wood and produce, and also a huge quality of munitions of war of almost every size, slowly the troops ahead of us filled on board the ship that was desgined to bear us on another stage of our journey' (sic). Walter died in France and is buried in an unmarked grave.person, individual, walter leslie clark -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph of multiple people presenting an award at a ceremony on stage including Ian Muller, TV8 Chief Executive to Sonja Baker, sports star Trust Fund (3rd Annual). Bendigo first female diver to qualify for National championships in tower event. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Ian Muller TV8 Chief Executive Sonja Baker - Sports Star Trust Fund (3rd award) Springboard and Tower diver.recreations, sports, awards -
Williamstown High School
NZ tour book 1992
The Finn Koren Collection.A4 size booklet with black comb binding and plastic covers back and front. 20 pages. Details all components of the Williamstown High School Concert Band tour to New Zealnad in 1992. Itinerary, flyer, information about New Zealand, band profile, extra-curricula activities, emergency procedure, items to take,procedure for taking musical instruments on flights, items played, stage set up, instruments, students and staff list (phone numbers redacted.)Student comments inside front cover. "Fk" top right front cover. See pdf.williamstown high school, music tours, new zealand concert band tour, 1992 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, White Knight of Theatre in the East, 24/02/1999
After the closure of the Alexander Theatre at Monash University last year Whitehorse Council decided to stage shows that would otherwise pass Melbourne by. It has launched its own first professional theatre season at Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading. The 20th anniversary revival of David Williamson's 'The Department' will make Whitehorse its only Melbourne stop on its national tour. The season commences on 16 April 1999 and finishes on 18 September. Whitehorse Centre co-ordinator is Kevin O'Loghlin.whitehorse centre, o'loghlin, kevin, buckingham, helen, williamson, david, drama -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - St Laurence Court History, 1968-1998
An initial meeting between the Bendigo Catholic Diocese and the Brotherhood of St Laurence took place in September 1966. Land was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were occupied by August 1968. In 1989 a thirty bed hostel was opened in Wesley Street, Kangaroo Flat and this was extended to 50 beds in 1993. Constant extensions on both sites have allowed for more flats, hostel beds and emergency units.St Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. - A Short History B4 Newsletter consisting of 7 pages: Cover: St. Established by the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, compiled for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, 9th August, 1998. Page 1 First meeting, land purchase and stages of building. Page 2-3 Present Accommodation and Board Members. Page 4 Merchardising, Volunteers and Residents. Page 5 Administration Staff. Page 6 Mission Statement and Values. Page 7 Vision Statement. history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, HELLER, Madame Shi Shi, 1982
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence, newspaper articles/clippings and a book - ‘Les Naifs Haitiennes: An introduction to Haitian art and history’ (Madame Shishi, 1982, 63pp). Madame Shishi was at one stage a resident of Kew but had spent the previous twenty years in Haiti, and was the Haitian Consul General. Madame Shishi donated one of her paintings to the City of Kew in 1984 - ‘La Vie Haitienne’. The Mayor Cr Jill O’Brien accepted the donation. The painting, oil on Masonite is described in the file.madame shishi heller, jill o’brien, kew municipal collectionmadame shishi heller, jill o’brien, kew municipal collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Mont Victor Hill Estate, 1936
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.A preliminary plan for the Mont Victor Hill subdivision of 1936 which included 23 allotments bordering the Rimington Nursery in Mont Victor Road. The subdivision created allotments in Victor Avenue, Heather Grove and Burke Road. Bisecting the Estate and clearly marked on the plan is the Railway Reserve which at this stage was all that remained of the Outer Circle Railway. The auctioneers note on the plan that the subdivision was made possible by the order of Messrs S. H. Bennet & H. Wright, the executors of the Wills of S. Bennett & E. Foreman.mont victor hill estate, subdivision plans - kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map, MMBW, MMBW Plan No.64 Kew & Heidelberg, 1900-1910
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) was established by an act of the Victorian Parliament in 1890 to prepare for and to implement a sewerage and water reticulation system across what was then inner Melbourne, its surrounding and middle distance suburbs, including Kew. The MMBW was disbanded in 1991.The map collection of the Kew Historical Society has at its core the historic maps assembled and originally stored in the City Engineer's Department of the City of Kew. These include maps in a number of scales. The vast majority of maps were produced by the MMBW in the first two decades of the twentieth century, and are solid working maps, backed by linen for durability. These maps are historically significant to Kew, the City of Boroondara and to the history of the development of state utilities in Victoria. A number of the Kew maps have additional details added by former municipal officers, including the levels reached by various floods. As these were working documents, information was added to them long after the period of their initial production and distribution.Early map of part of the Borough of Kew, created in the first decade of the twentieth century, at a scale 160 ft to 1 inch. The map covers what was then the northern most part of Kew, bordered on its north and west by the Yarra River, in the East by Connor's Creek and by the Asylum in the south. The map shows the extent of urban development by that time, prominent institutions and the outlines of built structures in the municipality. Contour lines and historic flood levels were added in ink to the map at a later stage.MELBOURNE AND METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS / PLAN NO. 64 / KEW & HEIDELBERGmelbourne & metropolitan board of works, mmbw maps, mmbw plans, borough of kew, cartography