The orthodox version of the origins and history of the Kew Elder(ly) Citizens’ Association was established by Cr. W. D. Vaughan in his book Kew’s Civic Century (1960), when he wrote that: "When Mrs. C. H. Simpson was Mayoress in 1952 she set up the Elderly Citizens’ Association to care for the needs of ages persons in Kew. The idea was strongly supported and a start was made by providing social afternoons for elderly folk at Southesk. Visiting sick people in their homes, providing firewood where needed, and other activities were undertaken by the Association. The aid of Council was sought to further the work. It was decided that a social unit for elderly folk be established at Southesk." (p.126-7). In the following pages, he describes in detail Council’s role in formally establishing the Association. This ‘official’ version was reasserted in the later Thematic Environmental History of the City of Boroondara (2012). However the origins and gestation of community of organisations is rarely straightforward. In 1965, five years after Vaughan’s book was published, the author of East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years : 20-7-1945-30-7-1965, writing about the period July 1947 to July 1950, described the role the Club played in establishing the Kew Elder Citizens Association. The author wrote: "At a meeting of the Kew Community Aid, the plight of many elderly people in Kew who were dependent on pensions was raised and in order to ascertain their needs the practice was begun of serving morning tea at the Masonic Hall in Walpole Street, where pensions were then paid. From this beginning the Kew Elder Citizens Association was formed in Kew with wide support, and Club members gave willing support on the committee, in helping serve afternoon tea and in entertainment." (p.4) Photographic evidence also leads to questions about Vaughan’s version of events. A framed photograph in the Society’s Collection shows a Public Meeting to form the Kew Elder Citizens Association in a room at Southesk a year earlier in 1951. Whatever version of the origins of the Association is correct, a later framed photograph in the Society’s collection shows the opening of the completed Clubrooms of the Kew Elder Citizens at South Esk by the Hon. E.P. Cameron M.L.C, Minister of Health, on 12 November 1956. The Association is still active in Kew and is currently located at Hamer Court, opposite the Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery in High Street, Kew.Framed and titled black and white photograph taken on the occasion of a visit by members of the Kew Elder Citizens Club to Lyons "Mountain Grand" Warburton, in February 1978.community groups -- kew (vic.), senior citizens clubs -- kew (vic), club tours

Colour photograph of Colonel John Neale with gifts on the occasion of his retirement as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 24 June 1992.neale, vmr, colonel, wangaratta

Also taken at the same event 2674.1 Photograph shows Hedmster of Nungurner Primary school speaking to students and parentsColour photograph of musician Don Burrows with music group at Nungurner Primary School on occasion of school 81 year anniversary, 1925 - 2006. Nungurner Victoriaschools, people, celebration

Order of service for a Civic Thanksgiving Service held in Portland on Sunday 13th May 1945, on the occasion of the termination of hostilities in Europe. White paper, black print.Front: 'VIVIAN' -handwritten, blue biro

Tennis ball with typed letter outlining the occasion of Scots Church Tennis Club opening in Ringwood in 1929 and background history of Hamlton family in South Warrandyte.Tennis ball inscription - Scots Church Tennis Club opened by Miss A. Russell, 28-9-1929. The accompanying letter mentions Miss Russell was Secretary of Ringwood Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild around that time, and that Trevor Hamilton took on the post of Head Teacher at South Warrandyte State School in 1925, and later taught at Ringwood and Ringwood North State Schools.

This gong and gavel was presented to the Warrnambool Apex Club in 1953 when the club was re-formed following the disbanding of the club during World War Two. The Warrnambool Apex Club was the fifth club formed in the early 1930s and was a strong and important service club in Warrnambool for many years. It supported the Warrnambool-based Western Region Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre and Beyond Blue, an organization concentrating on men’s mental health. The Warrnambool Apex Club was disbanded in 2011. The Apex gong and gavel are of historical interest as they are a memento of the now-defunct Warrnambool Apex Club. For many years it was an important service club in Warrnambool. These are a gong on a stand and a gavel, used by the Apex Club of Warrnambool to call a meeting to order. The gong is circular and made of silver-coloured metal. It has a metal triangular-shaped emblem of Apex, featuring a rising sun in red and gold colouring and the word ‘Apex’ in gold lettering on a blue background. The gong is hollow at the back and has a wooden insert with a metal plaque attached with four metal screws. The gong is mounted on a rectangular wooden platform, in four layers, pyramidal-shaped. The platform has been lightly polished. The gavel is made of wood and has a round handle and a rectangular knob inserted into the handle. The knob has rounded edges. ‘Presented to Warrnambool Apex Club on the occasion of their re-charter 28.3.53 by the Camperdown Apex Club’. warrnambool apex club, history of warrnambool

Catalogue card reads, "Ringwood Cricket Club". No other identification as to date, occasion and people.

Wooden shield with banner "Royal Australian Artillery Association (Victoria) over a decal of a field gunPresented to National vietnam Veterans Museum on the occasion of our visit on the 15th November 2008plaque, royal australian artillery

Andy Tylee had been Dux of DookieBlack and white photograph. Group staff photograph standing and squatting in front of the Administration Building . Names on paper catalogue.On reverse, "Photo taken on occasion of Andy Tylee's farewell on 26.2.53." Names on paper catalogue.andy tylee, farewell party, staff, dux

Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk. This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 195658/32, city of essendon regiment

social history of Myer business operationsletter from Kenneth Myer to Jim Mahoney on the occasion of his retirement, dated 10 February 1970. Letter handwritten on his Bourke Street, Melbourne letterhead.social history

Black and white photograph showing the Australian Survey Regiment marching along Pall Mall (in front of the War Memorial) on the occasion of them being given the freedom of the city.organization, government, services, australian survey regiment, freedom of the city, pall mall, war memorial

Digital images of a bus tour of the Crossley district on the occasion of the Centenary of St Brigid's. Dennis Bushell on the microphone and Mick Lane pointing. Rosemary Carroll on purple coat.st brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, bus, tour, mick lane, dennis bushell

Ruby Coloured sheery decanter and glasses given to Kathleen Carroll on the occasion of her marriage to John Gervasoni in 1955 by her grandmother Catherine Fitzgerald (nee Lenehan). kathleen carroll, kathleen gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, decanter, glassware

Black and white photograph of Molly Lester, Rene and Winnie Harbeck who appear it be dressed for a special occasion their costumes enhanced by outstanding hats. Lakes Entrance Victoria clothing, genealogy

Black and white postcard of TSS Port Jackson with all sails furled and signal flags used as bunting for a special occasion in Sydney Harbour N S W.ships and shipping

Murray Comrie Collection. Women's attire suggests 1890s. This photograph is a reasonable copy apparently created from a news source. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1970s.Monochrome photograph of a group of people, including one small child, posed on a tennis court in Tarnagulla.Printed caption reads: 'TENNIS GROUP TAKEN ON THE OCCASION OF THE FAREWELL TO MR. AND MRS. GARLAND AT TARNAGULLA'.tarnagulla, tennis, tennis club, sport, garland

A summary of the origins and history of Christ Church Mitcham, Victoria, on the occasion of the centenary of the church licensed by the Bishop of Melbourne Rt. Rev. Field Flowers Goe on the 7th March 1888.Foreword by Hugh McCartney, Vicar.

The posters depict banners of ribbons and medals and are part of the Order of Buffalos, Royal Antediluvian. See KVHS 0084 and KVHS 1460See KVHS 0084 and KVHS 14607 brightly coloured posters mounted on blue cardboard for the Buffalo Lodge including one titled 'The Buffalo Recorder' with 'Tawonga / 200 Witness Opening' on the occasion of its opening. r.a.o.b., tawonga buffalos

Dr Catherine Freeman runs across the oval at Mount Helen Campus on the occasion of her receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia)catherine freeman, cathie freeman, honorary doctorate, graduations, university of ballarat, aboriginal

Wadawurrung elder Bryan Powell and Peter Lovett conduct a smoking ceremony at Federation University Mount Helen Campus on the occasion of the commencement of Vice Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett. smoking ceremony, cherry ballart, helen bartlett, bryan powell, peter lovett, wadawurrung, vice chancellor, aboriginal, aborigines, paul henwood, george fong, sam henson, barbara webb, kelly haseloff, geoff lord

Items copied from the collection of Dawn PARKER nee MICHIE from items copied from the scrapbook of Alexander James MICHIE, bookmaker, her grandfather's uncle.On left is Violet Michie, the grandmother of Dawn Parker (nee Michie) on the occasion of Dawns Wedding at the Uniting Church. Lasercopies from photographs of the Michie family. c.1960's.families, gaming, michie family

Sepia photo of radio interview and presentation to Martha Edwards, as the oldest, living ex-pupil of Vermont Primary School, on the occasion of their 60th anniversary in 1932 See also ND5558edwards, martha, vermont primary school no. 1022