Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.An important photographic history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club 1904-88, compiled by and presented to the Club by John Chapman, 25 May 1989. [The item forms part of the large historic Auburn Heights Recreation Club collection, with items relating to the sports of lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), bowling clubs - kew

A short history of Watsonia and surrounding area. told in oral history format by John Kellow. This article is not referenced and details require verification. 5 pages of typed text.watsonia, electric station estate, black family, grace park, greensborough, john kellow.

Postcard from Cecil John Jessop to Wal Luxford 1st December 1918. Photograph of Cec Jessop in uniform taken in Paris.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, cecil jessop

A certificate presented to Winifred Cassidy for being qualified to render First Aid to the Injured.Buff coloured certificate with black printing and red ornamental borders, black logo.St John Ambulance Association (Victoria). This is to certify that Winifred Cassidy has attended a course of instruction at Ringwood and has qualified to render "First Aid to the Injured." (signed) A. Christie, Secretary. 3-7-1961.

Letter to Charles Partington from nephew John Chadwick, son of Hannah (nee Partington) and James Chadwick (married Sept 5 1832)Copy of letter in 2 parts.partington family, john chadwick, charles partington

John Shirlow (1869-1936) John Shirlow was the first Australian to make etching the basis of his career. Schooled in Melbourne, he studied for a time with Artur Loureiro and attended design classes at the National Gallery School from 1890 to 1895. Specialising in renderings of old Melbourne buildings, which are now of great historical interest, he drew directly onto the plate in reverse. In 1929 he founded etching classes at the Working Men's Institute. Throughout his life a prominent figure on the Victorian art scene, he was involved in various choirs and bushwalked with R.H. Croll and C.J. Dennis. He was a Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1922 to 1936. (http://www.portrait.gov.au/people/john-shirlow-1869)Etched bookplate for R.M. Chirnside showing the head of the racehorse 'Linass'. Posthumous printing from the original etching plate in 2010.On plate "Ex Libris R.M. Chirnside Linass"bookplate, john shirlow, r.m. chirnside, linass, etching, printmaking, horse, racehorse

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs in the building include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades.Coloured photograph showing Premier John Caine shaking hands with Morgan Bevan John. John Mildren is seated in a brown suit, and Cr Elizabeth Sheedy sits beside him. m.b. john, morgan bevan john, morgan b. john, m.b. john building, albert street, trade building, ballarat school of mines, buildings, john cain, liz sheedy, john mildren, visitors

Article about a World War 1 display by Box Hill RSL centering on Lieutenant John Boothroyd Monkhouse who served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.Article with text and colour imagesworld war i, john boothroyd monkhouse

John Andrew GARDNER (1906-1987) Born Camperdown, Victoria John Gardner studied at the Nataional Gallery School Melbourne. He later travelled with Rex Battarbee through central and eastern Australia. He initially worked as a commercial art before taking up painting full time and became known for painting bush landscape and Aboriginal life in oils. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed landscape featuring mountains. art, artwork, john comoner, john a. comoner, landscape, mountains, available

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Mrs John McHaffie sitting. Wearing 18th century style black dress with puffed sleeves.On back: "Mrs John McHaffie - Phillip Island"mchaffie family, mrs john mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

A pen and ink drawing by Jenny John of the Yendon Railway Station composed from photographs taken of five other stations of the same or similar design. Used as the picture on the interpretive sign installed at the station site, Harbours Road Yendon, in 2011.Pen and ink drawing of the Yendon Railway Station by artist Jenny John A3 in size.Signed by Jenny John at bottom right hand sideink drawing, yendon railway station, john jenny

non-fictionThis family history details the background of the Beardmore family in Australia and focuses on the life, adventures and achievements of the author, John Edwin Beardmore. It tells of his childhood experiences as well as his many travels around parts of Australia and especially Queensland.beardmore family, pioneers australia

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs in the building include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades.Coloured photograph of John Midlren speaking to an audience inside the M.B. John Building during its opening ceremony. m.b. john, morgan bevan john, morgan b. john, m.b. john building, albert street, trade building, ballarat school of mines, john cain, john mildren

Christian Endeavour publications were commonly used by evangelical denominations in educating young people. This revised edition of The Christian Endeavour Hymnal (1933 edition) was jointly edited by John Pollock and Carey Bonner.Hardback, 148 p."Shirley Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw St., Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals

John Ferguson was visiting artist in 2001 at the Ballarat Arts Academy. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Abstract ceramic sculpture.art, artwork, john ferguson, ceramic, sculpture

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs in the building include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades.Coloured photograph of the official party at the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines M.B. John Building during its opening ceremony. John Mildren is in a brown suite, and Morgan B. John is second from the right.m.b. john, morgan bevan john, morgan b. john, m.b. john building, albert street, trade building, ballarat school of mines, john cain, john mildren

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Edward John Price (Ted)(1899-1974) was the third child of Edward Joseph and Annie Price. He lived a very industrious life in the area. When the new CRB road cut through the family land Edward John established a Corn and Produce store on a level area adjoining the new road . Along with his brother Charlie, Ted took up road contracting and formed Grange Road in 1923. They also took up contracts to metal the CRB road between The Gap and Olinda. Edward John married Myra Wilson in 1930. They lived in the first brick home built in the district. They had two sons, Edward Joseph 2nd and Alan.Black and white photograph showing an old man dressed in a jacket holding the reins of a horse. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Edward John Price 1973. Son of Edward Joseph & Annie Ada nee Ross. Born 1899 died 1974. Farmer, Carrier, Sawmiller, Contractor, Quarry Owner, Shop Proprietor (Kew Junction 1935). Father of Alan & Edward J.edward john price, myra wilson, edward joseph price, annie price, alan price, charles price, grange road, crb road

John Romeril was born in Briar Hill and recounts his memories of living there during the Depression. When he married, he built a house in Santon Street Greensborough where he lived until 1974.4 p. typescriptoral history, briar hill, greensborough, romeril family

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Edward John Price (1898 - 1974) was the son of early settlers on Lot 1 of the Village Settlement Edward Joseph Price and Annie (nee Ross) Price. He was the brother of Charles and Kathleen Price. Edward John married Myra Wilson in 1930.Black and white studio portrait showing well groomed boy holding a violin. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Edward John Price aged 14. Son of Edward Joseph Price and Annie Ada nee Ross. Farmer, sawmiller, logging contractor,. proprietor of shop at Kew Junction 1935. Quarry master (Kilsyth). Father of Alan and Eddie J. A daughter died young. Married Myra Wilson 1930. Died 1974.edward john price, edward joseph price, annie price, annie ross, kathleen price, charles price

John O'LOUGHLIN Born Snowtown, South Australia In 1980 John O'Loughlin's life changed when he started wheel throwing ceramic vessels. During this time he discarded the superfluous and unnecessary clutter collected on the journey of life, yet retaining the essence of what mattered to him. John O’Loughlin's later artworks engages with the way in which organised religion, specifically the Catholic Church, deals with the translation of the spiritual into the material. Informed by his extensive travels and studies, O’Loughlin’s ceramics reference the reliquaries and church artefacts that connect the life of this world with that of faith in another world. Completing undergeduate and post graduate works at Federation University John O'Loughlin's honours thesis was entitled "Ways and Means of Meaning, The Use of Symbol and Surface as Expressive Media in Ceramic Sculpture". The University provided a serious ceramic studio equipped with all the research tools for advanced ceramic exploration. Access to raw materials and a variety of kilns combined with excellent lecturers, mentors and technicians inspired, motivated and challenged him to push his accumulating knowledge to higher levels. O'Loughlin's working method in the studio is one of quiet, determined interaction with clay, idea and content. Experimentation with a variety of temperatures, firing methods and atmospheric conditions has produced a broad tonal and textural palette. He has worked with various clay bodies overlaid with coloured oxides, slips and engobes as the foundation for many of his works. O'Loughlin ufilised raised surfaces from old cemetery tombstones using the impressed forms and textures in his constructions. This research led him to the use of dry engobes to create a sense of antiquity, with crusty and distressed surfaces that resemble objects neglected in the oceans. These objects seem covered with the accretions and accumulations of history when re-discovered and brought to the surface as miraculous objects of mystery and magic. (https://www.thefreelibrary.com/John+O%27Loughlin%3A+a+man+re-invented.-a0216897107, accessed 12 September 2020) in 2007 John completer a Masters at the University of Ballarat. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Botanical inspired wheel thrown goblet with decorative incised leaves on stem and flower head shaped cup. Glazed 'JOL' on bottom.art, artwork, goblet, botanical, ceramic, john o'loughlan, alumni

116 page A4 size book with green covers and white text on the front cover and spinenon-fictionWar Diary of John Maurice Grace supplemented with family photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to his pre and post war life john maurice grace, war diary, world war two, raaf pathfinder 462 bomber squadron

This work was gifted to the collection in memory of her former pupil John Saultry, by Dr Loris Button. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed abstract painting. Gift of Loris Button, 2011art, artwork, john saultry, saultry, loris button, alumni

The cartoon was drawn by John Nathan, one of the final year students in the first class to graduate with the diploma of Licentiate of Optometric Science from the Australian College of Optometry. His father was Bertram Nathan who played important roles in obtaining registration of optometrists in 1934 and on the Council of the College. John was to become Director of Studies from 1950 to 1964 and President of the College from 1969 to 1978. He also paints in oils.This cartoon is significant to the Australian College of Optometry as a piece of memorabilia from the class of 1944. It is one of only two drawings of optometrists in the Kett collection.Framed ink on paper cartoon drawing of final year Optometrical Science students of 1944 in Melbourne. The characters are depicted playing in an optometric consulting room. It is headed 'Final Year Optometrical Science 1944' and at the lower edge are the names of the students 'John Nathan, Tony "Craniclaw" Douglas, Vans Ovenden and Doug Allen'. Signed by the artist 'John Nathan'.This cartoon drawing depicts final year Optometry students in a contemporary consulting room of 1944. They are shown in typical optometrists' attire of dark trousers, side-buttoning short white coats and PD ruler in the breast pocket. The room has an electric instrument stand, hydraulic patient chair and internally illuminated test chart. The drawing shows the artist's name 'John Nathan' and is mounted in a black frame.Signed by the artist 'John Nathan'students, optometry, optometrical science, cartoon, drawing

Typed letter on foolscap paper from John Radcliffe to Wal Jack dated 2-2-1959. Contents includes a visit to Doug Colquhoun, destination blinds, photo of 282, St Kilda site, MMTB and the VR cars, SEC and L class cars, Ballarat 21, MTT Tickets, dismantling of the Adelaide tramway system, traffic congestion, and MTT Magazine "Amongst Ourselves" - See Reg Item 5086.trams, tramways, adelaide, ballarat, trolley buses, melbourne

John O'Shannessy was Premier of Victoria three times.Portrait of John O'Shannessy.john o'shannessy, premier of victoria

Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life by Norm Colvin discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes. Additional material on his War Service by John Gibson with photographs from the collection of Jean Luxford.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.7 pages, text and photographs.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough

After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 9 John Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.9 JOHN ST., KEW / MARGARET PICKEN is the @ 2000 / WOODARDS ~ HAWTHORNartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 9 john street kew (vic)

John COLLIER (1937- 2012) John Collier was born at Ballarat in 1937. He received a Diploma of Mining and a Diploma of Civil Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB), later graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining). Early in his career he received a Diploma of Accountancy from the Australian Society of Accountants. Collier believes his experience at SMB had a profound influence on his life, especially what he learnt in Geology, Engineering, Chemistry, etc., all of which he found beneficial to his later working life and he is proud of that association. Through his experience in the world-wide mining industry John Collier has made a major impact on the mining industry. He has been exploration leader for a large number of worldwide discoveries and farm-ins both major and minor. He has experience in every facet of the mining industry, and his record in identifying diamond opportunities include Australian (Argyle), Canada (Diabik), Zimbabwe, and the Brazil Pipe (Collier Falls). His success in diamond exploration may be unparalleled. John Collier also has significant success with lead-zinc, iron ore, coal, copper, gold-silver, petroleum, heavy minerals, nickel, uranium, industrial minerals, rare earths, and tin. In 2006 John Collier was made a Legend in Mining by the Australian Mining Industry. Over his last 10 years, he had become a passionate painter, holding several successful solo exhibitions. His naive style featured beautiful and unexpected colour combinations. Many of his most lauded paintings depicted mining scenes, harking back to his Ballarat days. This work and subject matter was painted for the artist's alma mater, the Ballarat School of Mines (now Federation University Australia). This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Colourful acrylic on canvas painting depicting the Port Phillip Gold Mining Company, Clunes.art, artwork, john collier, port phillip cold mine, clunes, clunes, available, alumni, mining

John GILBERT (1935- ) Born Albury, New South Wales John Gilbert worked as a teacher while completing a Certificate of Art at the Technical College in Marlborough, before moving to Ballarat in 1958. He studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines (1960-1961) receiving a Diploma of Art; and Croydon College of Art, London. Gilbert was a Senior Lecturer at the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (now Federation University) Art Department until his retirement in the late 1970s. In John Gilbert's Mount Helen studio he produced work marked with an incised 'Gilbert'. He had acquired a concern for form and an interest in sculpture from his teacher Neville Bunning, and from the British potter Hans Coper, whom he visited in 1968. He established two potteries in Ballarat , the Edinburgh Pottery (1972-2005) located within the Sovereign Hill precinct, and the Old Ballarat Pottery (1973-1994) located in the Old Ballarat Village opposite Sovereign Hill. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Large stoneware pot with brown swirling glaze design. art, artwork, john gilbert, gilbert, ceramics, stoneware, alumni, edinburgh pottery, old ballarat pottery