In 1872 membes of the Jesuits purchased land in Walpole Street. Three years later, on 14 Februrary 1875, Archbishop Gould laid a foundation stone for a school. By 1899 the land for the current church was purchased after mining speculator and Mt Lyell 'Copper King' James Crotty donated 3,000.00 pounds. The foundation stone was laid on 15 December 1918 by Archbishop Mannix. The cost of constructing the domed church was 15,000.00 pounds. A Fincham and Sons organ was installed in 1927, and refurbished in 1977. NEW PRESBYTERY AT KEW. Plans have been prepared by Mr. R. Harper, architect and builder, for the erection of a new presbytery for the Rev. P. Rafferty, adjoining the Sacred Heart Church, Cotham-road, Kew. The new building, which will be in brick and of two stories, will be behind the present priests' residence, which will continue to be used until the new presbytery is completed. The cost will be £6000, and the work will be begun almost immediately. The old presbytery was purchased many years ago by the late Rev. Fr. P. O'Donohue from the late Mr. Smart for £3000, and the full amount of the purchase money was donated by the late Mr. James Crotty. At different times additions were made to the building, but the small rooms made it altogether unsuitable as a residence for three priests, and made remodelling impracticable. The new presbytery will be in keeping with the Church of the Sacred Heart and the surroundings on the elevated site. At one time the old Sacred Heart Church was in Walpole-street, Kew. (The Advocate, 09 December 1937) The whole of the estate of the late Jas. Crotty has now been realised ex cepting 4000 shares in the Mount Lyell Company and a small parcel of general mining shares. All the debts and legacies, including £10,000 to St. Patrick's and £3300 to the testator's parish church at Kew, and also probate duty, have been paid. On present values the Mount Lyell shares. are worth a total of £37,000, and at the present rate of dividends the return represents an income of about £2000 per annum. Over and above this there is a sum of between £20,000 and £30,000 available for investment, and this, together with the dividends brings the income of the estate up to about £3000 per annum. A sum of £1100 per annum will be absorbed in annuities under the terms of the will. Whatever amount is realised beyond the sum necessary to pay the annuities goes to Archbishop Carr for the church and charitable purposes until the death of the last annuitant, when the resi duary estate will be divided between the Little Sisters of the Poor (North cote) and St. Joseph's Home (Surrey Hills). (Launceston Examiner, 18 July 1899) Sunday last being the anniversary of tire opening of the Sacred Heart Church, Kew, the pastor, Rev. Fr. Manly, made a special appeal at the various Masses. The beautiful design for marble altar for the Lady Chapel, which is on view in the vestibule, continues to attract attention. The Children of Mary Sodality have kindly undertaken to provide it, and the president, Miss Frances O'Sulliv!an, 43 Rideway-avenue, Kew, will be pleased to receive and acknow r ledge subscriptions from clients of Our Lady. They may also be placed in box near Lady Altar. (The Advocate, 06 December 1923)Exterior of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Kew. sacred heart, kew, catholic church

Colour photograph of Clare Gervasoni posing for a photograph with her Grandfather, Gus Gervasoni, on the first day of school. Clare is wearing the old St Anne's East Kew summer uniform. The winter uniform was the same, but the tunic was in wool, and the grey shirt had long sleeves. It was worn with a blue jumper and blazer, and in winter a tie.gus gervasoni, ann gervasoni, school uniform, first day of school, st anne's east kew

Chellowdene was demolished c1996, and four units were built on the block.A cream brick house in Wills Street, Kew. It was known as Chellowdene. chellowdene, 37 wills st kew

Chellowdene was demolished c1995, and four units were built on the block.A weatherboard house in Tennyson Street, North Kew. 70 tennyson st, north kew

Lisa Gervasoni made her First Holy Communion at St Anne's East Kew.Colour photograph of Lisa Gervasoni wearing her First Holy Communion outfil lisa gervasoni, first holy communion

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Colour photograph of a block of land being redeveloped in Kew, Victoriabuilding, derby street, kew, residential, apratment, construction, redevelopment, overdevelopment

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queen victoria jubilee, fountain, kew, alexandra gardens

Colour photograph of the grave of John Hogan Gervasoni, in Boroondara Cemetery.Headstone reads: "In loving memory of John Hogan Gervasoni b. Daylesford 29-9-1929 d. Kew 9-2-1992 Loved husband of Kathleen Loved father of Ann, Clare and Lisa Mayor of Kew 1978-1979john hogan gervasoni, boroondara cemetery, mayor of kew

Colour photograph of the grave of Dick and Maureen Cremin, in Boroondara Cemetery.Headstone reads: "In loving memory of Richard Joseph Cremin 9-4-25 - 16-8-79 Mayor of Kew 1974-75 Loved by all - In God's care. Maureen Alice Cremin 7-1-29 - 17.11.12 Loved always - In God's Care..boroondara cemetery, mayor of kew, richard joseph cremin, dick cremin, maureen alice cremin

Kew is an eastern suburb of MelbourneColour photograph od a recently constructed block of flats in Derby Street, Kew.building, derby street, kew, residential, flats

Colour photograph of traffic lights in Kew.kew, cotham road, charles street, intersection, traffic lights, citipower, vicroads, boroondara council, safety, poor location

Colour photograph of the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street in Kew. kew, cotham road, charles street, intersection, traffic lights, citipower, vicroads, boroondara council, safety, poor location

Photograph of traffic lightskew, cotham road, charles street, intersection, traffic lights, citipower, vicroads, boroondara council, safety, poor location

Housing units in Cotham Road, Kewkew, housing, streetscape, archiecture

Double Storey brick house in Kew, Victoriakew, housing, streetscape

Colour photograph of a playground at Playground at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Kew kew, housing, streetscape, sacred heart kew, playground

Double storey building in Kew, a suburb of Melbournekew, housing, streetscape, architecture

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Cr John H. Gervasoni's great grandfather was born in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, and settled at Yandoit Creek near Daylesford. He served for the Mt Franklin Road Board in the early 1900s.Colour photograph of Mayor of Kew Cr John Hogan Gervasoni, and his father Gus Gervasoni. The photo is taken at the Kew Civic Centre in Charles Street, Kew. john hogan gervasoni, gus gervasoni, mayor, cit of kew, kew civic centre

Colour photograph of Ann Gervasoni posing for a photograph with her Grandfather, Gus Gervasoni, on the first day of school. Ann is wearing the old St Anne's East Kew summer uniform. The winter uniform was the same, but the tunic was in wool, and the grey shirt had long sleeves. It was worn with a blue jumper and blazer.gus gervasoni, ann gervasoni, school uniform, first day of school, st anne's east kew

Colour photograph of a party in the house behind North Kew Newsagency at 93 Willsmere Rd, North Kew. The party was held after the first successful election of John Hogan Gervasoni to Kew City Council. Left to right - Fr Bob Maguire, Vin Read, Phyl Read, Gus Gervasoni, Pat Walsh, Allen Walsh, Kath Rice, Kathleen Gervasoni.bob maguire, vin read, phyl read, gus gervasoni, pat walsh, allen walsh, kath rice, kathleen gervasoni

Colour photograph of Mayor Cr Jack Gervasoni reading a story at NOrth Kew Kindergarten. north kew kindergarten, john hogan gervasoni, mayor, city of kew

Colour photograph of City of Kew Mayoress Kathleen Gervasoni and her daughter Lisa Gervasoni standing in the front garden of 'Chellowdene' 37 Wills street Kew, dressed up for a charity ball during the Kew Fesitval in 1979.kathleen gervasoni, lisa gervasoni, city of kew, chellowdene

On 22 June 1994 the City of Kew ceased as a municiplity and was absorbed into the City of Boroondara as a result of local government restructuring. The City of Kew has a rich history as a commnity based local government and was widely revognised as a leader in the provision of local government services. Colour photograph of the Municipality of Kew plaque at the entrance of Alexandra Gardens, Kew.kew, alexandra gardens, city of kew, kew municipality, council amalgmation

On 22 June 1994 the City of Kew ceased as a municiplity and was absorbed into the City of Boroondara as a result of local government restructuring. The City of Kew has a rich history as a commnity based local government and was widely revognised as a leader in the provision of local government services. Colour photograph of a plaque showing the names of the City of Kew Chairmen and Mayors plaque at the entrance of Alexandra Gardens, Kew.kew, alexandra gardens, city of kew, kew municipality, council amalgmation, h.e. wiltshire, ivan wade, l.f.i. hawkins, jack ryan, j.d. ryan, gerrie petrie, dick cremin, r.j. cremin, alan hutchinson, p.n.v. wallinga, noel whiting, martin solomons, j.l. mccue, john hogan gervasoni, kaye cole, s.k. o'brien, r.e. saunders, phyllis hore, joe ormando, j.l. tutt, a.a.b. martin, m. montalto, d.g. oldaker, r.a. streeton, t. indovino, f. barnard, s.s. argyle, j.l. carnegie, f.r> ratten, a.j. mcconchie, jack gervasoni, j.h. gervasoni, s. kellett