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Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Cocky Farmer, 1907
Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874–1956) was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. A paper back book with 146 pp.written by Nathan Spielvogel. On the front cover is a drawing of a farm-house in a green paddock. The book is about school life and farming at Sale, Stawell, and the Wimmera district. the-cocky-farmer spielvogel-nathan literature -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith, c. 1906
Possibly a photograph of a damaged vessel. The inscription at the back: Monomeith is a Victorian mansion, located on the strand in Williamstown. Built in 1887 for Sir James Styles, the mansion is the campus of Westbourne Grammar School since 1956.Small monochrome photograph with a black border depicting a sailing ship berthed in docks.Disabled French Barque: Towing up the Yarra from Monomeith Gardens Newportship, melbourne., sailing ship, 1900's, french, barque, williamstown -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Headwear - Hat, 1964-1968
This hat belongs is part of the uniform of the 1954-1968 era. It was donated along with other items by Shirley Boles who was a flight hostess between 1956-1974. Shirley became Sister Shirley Boles.This item is part of many item belonging to a former staff member.Khaki hostess brimmed hat by Nivek Headwear. Black inside lining. Grosgrain sweatband. Hat size tag 21 inches. Label with donator's name: Shirley Boles.Shirley Boles/21 inches.uniform, hat, khaki, hostess, stewardess, flight attendants, nivek headwear -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Two Harris (Blue) trains at the siding at Hurstbridge Railway Station, 6 December 1980, 1980
View from driver's cabin The Harris trains operated in Melbourne 1956-1988. They were full of asbestos and were taken out of service, wrapped in plastic and buried in land fill near Clayton Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyhurstbridge railway station, harris (blue) train -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1971
The buildings were opened in July 1971. The first minister was the Rev. John Blacker. The Methodist Church, established in 1956 and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dandenong established in 1954, joined together in 1977.B & W photograph of the Lyndale Church Centre.lyndale church centre, rev. john blacker, st. andrew's presbyterian church dandenong -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1971
The buildings were opened in July 1971. The first minister was the Rev. John Blacker. The Methodist Church, established in 1956 and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dandenong established in 1954, joined together in 1977.B & W photograph of the Lyndale Church Centre.lyndale church centre, rev. john blacker, st. andrew's presbyterian church dandenong -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Telephone, Radio Receiver and Transmitter, Commonwealth Electronics Pty Ltd
A portable radio receiver and VHF transmitter used by the Sea Pilot Service. An early model used from about 1956 for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication during arrival and departure procedures.Used by the Port Phillip Pilot service in the 1950sMiniphone radio receiver / transmitter and carry bag MFD by Commonwealth Electronics Pty Ltd Type No 180TRN Serial No 184communication, radio receiver and transmitter -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate - Title Deed, Certificate of Title under the "Transfer of Land Act 1890"
Details of all the owners of Legacy House at 293 Swanston Street from 1914 until Junior Legacy Melbourne bought it in 1956. See also 01262 detailing the history of Legacy's ownership of the building.Provides a snapshot of Melbourne CBD property ownership in the first half of the twentieth century.1 double sided parchment sheet, black printing.01284.1 V 3472 SF 1537 handwritten pencil, blue orange and red hand drawn diagram, red rubber stamp, black rubber stamp. 01284.2 (Vol) 184 3247 (Fol) 36694 649282 (Transfer) 758497 handwritten in blue/black ink, 3 red rubber 'Discharged' stamps, 2/A216948 D.A. Tregent handwritten in pencil, various blue/black ink handwritten notes stamped Assistant Registrar of Titles.properties, dureau house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - DVD - Audio-Visual, Efftech, "The Geelong Tramways", 2008
The DVD tells the story of the Geelong Tramways 1912 to 1956 when operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co or the State Electricity Commission of Vic. Produced and narrated by Roger Greenwood of Efftech Pty Ltd.Yields information about the two tramways operated in Geelong by MESCo and the SEC.DVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "DVD - "The Geelong Tramways" with photos of Geelong on the front and rear cover. Produced by Efftech in 2008.films, tramways, trams, efftech, roger greenwood, geelong tramways, geelong, mesco, secv -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - Kilvington Baptist Girls Grammar School
Four items about Kilvington Baptist Girls Grammar School. Brochure introducing Kilvington Baptist Girls Grammar School, undated. Card with compliments of the Administrator, dated 18/12/1985. Advertisement in Southern edition of Leader News DUX 2010 for Kilvington Girls Grammar. Advertisement for Caroline Barrett Scholarships 2012 dated 07/06/2012 from Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader.kilvington baptist girls grammar school, leila road, katandra road, ormond road, stone g.w., teachers, kilvington girls grammar, caroline barrett scholarships -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Bevan, James
File contains two items. 1. One photographic reproduction of James Bevan, full page, together with smaller version of the same photograph as a proof print with caption, courtesy of Caulfield Historical Society. Image in Age 20/06/1931, no other details available. 2. One photocopied article which includes a photograph of James Bevan and a few details about him and the Caulfield area.bevan james, caulfield, bambra road, grosmont, house names, cobb and co, coaches -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Shoobra Road, 84, Elsternwick
Two articles on 84 Shoobra Road: Newspaper article of August 2008 advertising forthcoming sale of 84 Shoobra Road on 9th August 2008 from the Melbourne Bayside Weekly. Article gives brief details on home. Includes two photographs of building. Sands and McDougall's Directories of 1923, 1942, 1948 and 1960 show resident details as researched by Claire Barton on 22/06/2012.elsternwick, shoobra road, federation style, stables, architectural features, newton todd, rushford marshall, real estate agents, glenhuntly road, caulfield, larke eustace d., larke t.a. mrs, vane r. a., timber houses -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1944
RAVENSHOE, QLD. 1944-06-19. THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, VX1 GENERAL SIR THOMAS BLAMEY, GBE., KCB., CMG., DSO., ED., AND HIS STAFF WATCHING PERSONNEL OF HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/24TH INFANTRY BATTALION ENGAGED IN THEIR 3" MORTAR DRILL DURING HIS TOUR OF INSPECTION OF ARMY UNITS IN THE ATHERTON AREAThe 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of soldiers and Army Officer watching on as two soldiers in foreground demonstrate equipment2/24th battalion, ww2, ravenshoe, blamey -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Richard TRUDGEON. He was born on 1/06/1888 in Newstead, VIC. Richard served in the AIF (2502) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 46 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/11/1917. Richard TRUDGEON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Richard TRUDGEON (Father).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Service Record (excerpts copies)
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Inscription on back = 'James Simpson'second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Inscription on back = 'Jimmy Simpson Left Front'second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Newspaper Cutting
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother)."A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Demobilization Procedure Book, Australian Military Forces
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, soldiers, demobilization, log books, world war two -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Blanket - Army
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Collection - Lt J HALLIGAN
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Service Record copies (4) Postcard - Old ID No = 540 Photograph "Lt J Halligan In the Trenches France Your old pal Dunk 16.9.16" Photograph - From Elsa Dec 15 Old ID No = 543 Photograph - self Old ID No = 541 Set of 3 Photographs - Old ID No = 535 "Jafirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph, Beauville Avenue, 5, Murrumbeena, 2001
Originally labelled "Beauville Estate, Established 1936, Still Thriving 65 years on, 10th March 2001", the Beauville Estate Album contains colour photographs of houses in the Estate. They were taken around the time of the Beauville Estate’s 65th Heritage Celebration held on 10/03/2001 and donated to the Caulfield Historical Society shortly afterwards. Photographer Bev Baxter. See also 2104A-06.City of Glen Eira’s Heritage Management Plan Vol 2 p79 (this is p84 of the pdf version) – HO12 Beauville Estate and environs, Murrumbeena: The Beauville Historic Area is important at the State level as the first large housing estate undertaken by the AV Jennings Construction Co, later Jennings Group Limited, Victoria’s largest home builder. It is important also as a very early estate development incorporating a range of features other than houses and including made roads, shops and recreation facilities. In this respect it was the forerunner of the comprehensively planned housing estate of the post war era. The estate is distinguished by its aesthetic values, as is the earlier and comparable Hillcrest Estate, which are formed by a combination of restrained diversity in house styles, with the exception of no. 30 in the emerging International style, and by a landscaped garden environment. Colour photograph of white rendered house with a car parked on the front lawn of the garden. Other features include an enclosed porch with unpainted brick edging with number "5" on the arched entrance, tiled roof, tall chimneys, striped black and white awnings and a low unpainted brick side fence beside the concrete driveway.murrumbeena, houses, beauville avenue, architectural styles, 1930's, inter war style, a.v. jennings, av jennings, jennings, brick houses, beauville estate, porches, sir albert victor jennings, a v jennings construction co, beauville estate heritage area, glen eira city council, architectural features, jennings group limited, land subdivision, gardens, beauville historic area, chimneys, rendered houses, drives, cars, brick fences, striped awnings -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and commemorative torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991, 1991
In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and Commemorative Torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991 1-3 - John Konrads (1956 Olympic Swimmer) lighting the Commemorative Torch with the original torch used at the 1956 Olympics at the MCG in Melbourne. 4-13 – Official opening ceremony and torch lighting by Liberal representative for Indi Mr Lou Leibermann. MC’d by Mr Ken Bell, representing the Chamber of Commerce 14 – Parachute fly over by Mr Ross Schult 15-18 – Photographs of the Multi National flags displayed in the commemorative garden in front of the SECV administration buildings. Flags represent the countries participating in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Snow-capped Mt Bogong in the background. 19-21 – Commemorative torch, erected by SECV to commemorate the first official Kangaroo Hoppet held at Falls Creek. No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains; opening ceremony, mt beauty, parade -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, The Rev. Kendall William Eddy
Born 26/2/1924. Ordained 1956. Turiff Home Missionary 1948, Birchip (HM) 1948–49, Mt Isa (Methodist Inland Mission) 1949–51, Drysdale 1952–55, Goroke 1956–57, Sea Lake 1961–65, Avoca 196–67, Strathmore 1967–72, Ballarat West 1973–76, Joined the UCA 1977. Without settlement 1976 while transferred to Rochdale (UK), Boronia, Malvern (6 years), Peterborough (UK). Retired to Geelong in 1989, and died late 1997. Wife: Ruth (4 daughters).Head and shoulders B&W photo."The Rev. Ken Eddy"eddy, kendall w. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken by Rick Lowell following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture