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Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - RIMINGTON Family
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Rimington Family were early settlers of Kew, acting as pioneers for the area. George Rimington, who immigrated at some point during the mid-to-late 19th century, is well-known for his work at the Parkhill Nurseries, situated between Mont Victor and Burke Road. This nursery played host to multiple plants, shrubs, and trees otherwise not seen in the area and became well-known in the area for that fact. The file includes: A transcript of an interview with Stanley Rimington, son of George Rimington, and a book from Parkhill Nurseries which details the flora present at their Kew location but also the area.rimington – kew (vic.), george rimington – kew (vic.), stanley rimington – kew (vic.), pioneers – kew (vic.), parkhill nurseries – kew (vic.)rimington – kew (vic.), george rimington – kew (vic.), stanley rimington – kew (vic.), pioneers – kew (vic.), parkhill nurseries – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - ROBERTSON, Sir McPherson
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)McPherson Robertson was an Australian chocolate entrepreneur, known for his confectionary company MacRobertson’s. He was an early pioneer of chewing gum and cotton candy brought over from the United States and would use his earned money funding multiple different companies, competitions and schools. His significance in Kew is his house he had built at 51 Sackville Street, where he lived for the last nine years of his life. The file includes: A History Victoria newsletter detailing one of his exhibits, and a history of 51 Sackville Street, Kew.mcpherson robertson – kew (vic.), 51 sackville street – kew (vic.)mcpherson robertson – kew (vic.), 51 sackville street – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Robinson, J. J
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Josiah Joseph (J.J.) Robinson was an early settler in Kew, having arrived from England in 1868 soon to be followed by his wife. After residing in Richmond for a short time, they moved to Kew along John Street, building up their property the ‘King’s Bromley’. This two-story timber house would remain and be the home for upwards of twelve children, before being demolished in 1958 as the area grew and modernised. The file includes: Research completed by unknown author, a sketch of the ‘King’s Bromley’ property, plans for the subdivision, and scanned newspaper articles.robinson – kew (vic.), king’s bromley – kew (vic.)robinson – kew (vic.), king’s bromley – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Rockingham, Barkers Road
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)‘Rockingham’ was a house built along Barkers Road around the mid-1850s (exact year unknown). Now demolished, the property passed through many influential hands of Melbourne, including John Herbert Syme, once manager of the ‘Age’. The file includes: Newspaper articles on the demolition of ‘Rockingham’, and a letter directed towards the Kew Historical Society with a photograph of the property which is kept separate to the file.rockingham – kew (vic.), john herbert syme – kew (vic.)rockingham – kew (vic.), john herbert syme – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - ROGERS, Dorothy
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973) was a significant historian for Kew, leading the writing and publishing of much of the early literature of the City of Kew. This has since been the base of Kew’s history, and has only been built upon. The Dorothy Rogers Reserve is named for her. The file includes: Multiple newspaper articles regarding Dorothy, three tour guide created by Dorothy Rogers, correspondence between individuals and the Kew Historical Society regarding Dorothy and her collections, as well as activities related to the Dorothy Rogers Reserve.dorothy rogers – kew (vic.), dorothy rogers reserve – kew (vic.)dorothy rogers – kew (vic.), dorothy rogers reserve – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Roseneath, Pakington Street
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The ‘Roseneath’ House on Pakington Street was first erected around 1858 and was renovated and expanded upon in its modern form in 1885. With a garden designed by Baron von Mueller, its most notable feature was its botanical excellence that pre-dates the days of mandatory quarantine. Once much larger, it has now been subdivided, surrounded by modern homes rather than extensive garden space. The file includes: Newspaper articles on the history of the property, multiple pages of completed research, letters between Kew Historical Society members on a meeting at the home, and a real estate property guide.roseneath – kew (vic.), pakington street – kew (vic.), baron von mueller – kew (vic.)roseneath – kew (vic.), pakington street – kew (vic.), baron von mueller – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre was built in 1961 as a modern facility to rehabilitate patients. Overlooking the Yarra River as well as the Eastern Freeway, it boasts many modern facilities, most recently implementing a vast garden as a calm place to retreat to. The file includes: Multiple recent newspaper articles about the centre.royal talbot rehabilitation centre – kew (vic.)royal talbot rehabilitation centre – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Ruyton Girls' School
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Ruyton Girls’ School is a private school in Kew, covering Kindergarten to Year 12, with Prep to Year 12 being girls only. First founded in 1878 by Charlotte Anderson, the school provides a wide range of programs both internally and externally. The land it resides on also consists of historical houses, mainly the Henty House which now exists as an integra part of the school. The file includes: Official school newsletters, a recreation of a logbook dated 1870-1900, a family tree of the ‘Alsop’ family with highlights for Ruyton students, a transcript of a speech given to the Kew Historical Society by Caroline Anderson, letters of correspondence between staff of the school and the Kew Historical Society, and a plan of the school and its facilities.ruyton girls’ school – kew (vic.), henty house – kew (vic.), alsop – kew (vic.), schools – kew (vic.)ruyton girls’ school – kew (vic.), henty house – kew (vic.), alsop – kew (vic.), schools – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Sacred Heart School
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Sacred Heart Church was built in 1900 along Cotham Road, at the corner with Glenferrie Road. Based upon the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, it acted as a replacement for visiting priests from Richmond who could only afford one or two trips a month. Its church is very prominent, housing a large dome on the roof that renders it an extremely recognisable building. The church also hosts a primary school on the property. The file includes: Newspaper articles around both the church and school, two copies of a centenary history of the church, and letter sent in-regards to the gifting of these histories.sacred heart church – kew (vic.), sacred heart primary school – kew (vic.)sacred heart church – kew (vic.), sacred heart primary school – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Safeway/Woolworths [Kew]
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Woolworths at Kew Junction has acted as the solo major grocer for the area for many decades until recent years thanks to the opening of a nearby Coles. It’s prosperity has been closely linked to Kew Junction as a whole, and it’s redevelopment in 1985 was seen not only as a re-vitalisation of itself, but also seen as an opportunity for the whole area’s business. The file includes: Multiple newspaper articles, and a plan for the renovation of the Woolworths.woolworths – kew (vic.), safeway – kew (vic.)woolworths – kew (vic.), safeway – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - SAFSTROM Family
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The SAFSTROM family are a family that has lived in Kew since the 1840s, started by Charlotte Ragg who was born in Kew in 1840. Her daughter, Sarah, would marry a Swedish immigrant called Carl Safstrom and begin a grocery business in 1886. They resided in their home called ‘Kalmar’, after Carl’s hometown, and would start their family with eight children, many of which would succumb to disease or war. The file includes: A letter of research completed by descendants of the Safstrom family.safstrom – kew (vic.), carl safstrom – kew (vic.), charlotte ragg – kew (vic.)safstrom – kew (vic.), carl safstrom – kew (vic.), charlotte ragg – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Salvation Army [Kew]
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Salvation Army first arrived in Kew in 1892 after the petitioning of soldiers from the Hawthorn Branch. Taking a lot of convincing thanks to the opulence of the suburb and the influence of churches already in the area, an open mission with quarters (Otira?) was the main drive behind establishing it. Nowadays, there is a Salvos Opportunity Shop along High Street close to Kew Junction. The file includes: Newsletters related to the history of the branch, a booklet that celebrates the centenary history of the Hawthorn Branch, and a list of postings for a Brigadier Warren Trestrail.salvation army – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.)salvation army – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - SCHOFIELD, Margaret
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Margaret Schofield (1918-2004) was a famous Australian pianist born and raised in Kew. She was incredibly influential in Melbourne, becoming the Chief Study Teacher at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne. This came after an illustrious global career performing with the BBC as well as concerts throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. She would also play a pivotal role in conserving the Abbotsford Convent, thanks to her history of performing there. She would be awarded the OAM in 1988. The file includes: Two summarised histories of Margaret Schofield.schofield – kew (vic.), margaret schofield – kew (vic.), abbotsford convent – kew (vic.)schofield – kew (vic.), margaret schofield – kew (vic.), abbotsford convent – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Schools [Kew]
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Kew is home to many different education institutions, many longstanding with extensive histories. The oldest still running school, the Kew State Primary School, began in 1872, with many influential private schools such as Xavier College and Methodist Ladies College being built and established within the next decades. Kew (and Boroondara by extension) is well-known for its quality of schooling compared with the rest of Melbourne, as well as it’s priciness as many private schools compete for students in such a small area. Kew is also home to Preshil, the first school of its experimental kind in the state. The file includes: Advertisements for many of the schools in Kew through newspapers, multiple newspaper articles, and a history of schools in Kew.schools – kew (vic.), xavier college – kew (vic.), methodist ladies college – kew (vic.), kew primary school – kew (vic.), kew high school – kew (vic.), kew east primary school – kew (vic.), genazzano college – kew (vic.), carey baptist grammar – kew (vic.), preshil – kew (vic.)schools – kew (vic.), xavier college – kew (vic.), methodist ladies college – kew (vic.), kew primary school – kew (vic.), kew high school – kew (vic.), kew east primary school – kew (vic.), genazzano college – kew (vic.), carey baptist grammar – kew (vic.), preshil – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Kew Post Office
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Kew ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Kew Post office was built in 1887 and persisted in its role until 1992, when the building would become home to both QPO, a staple restaurant, and the Postmaster Hotel. The building was registered as a heritage landmark in 1991. The file includes: Newspaper articles regarding the building, letters regarding the designation of the building as a heritage site, and the plans for the building.kew post office building – kew (vic.), qpo – kew (vic.), postmaster hotel – kew (vic.), kew junction – kew (vic.)kew post office building – kew (vic.), qpo – kew (vic.), postmaster hotel – kew (vic.), kew junction – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - PURCHAS, Albert
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Albert Purchas was an architect and civil engineer in the early colonial period of Victoria and was responsible for many of the early buildings both within the area of Kew, but also throughout Melbourne all the way down to Geelong. He immigrated to Australia in 1851, and would help design banks, churches, offices, and homes. He would serve for several years as the vice-President of the Victorian Institute of Architects, before being elected as President in 1887. The file includes: A recreation of a monthly meteorological journal that mentions him as a weather surveyor for Kew, as well as research notes completed by the Kew Historical Society.albert purchas – kew (vic.), architects – kew (vic.)albert purchas – kew (vic.), architects – kew (vic.) -
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Archive (Series) - Australian Red Cross [Kew]
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Red ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Australian Red Cross has existed as a branch of its British equivalent since the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914. Since it’s inception it has functioned in Kew as across much of the country, although they used to have property in the area as a courtesy of previous Syme owned Rockingham on Barker’s Road. Their ownership of the property began in 1955, providing a home for recovering returned servicemen, with this ending in the demolition of the property in 1966. The file includes: An invite to a musical hosted by the Kew Branch of the Australian Red Cross.red cross – kew (vic.), charity – kew (vic.)red cross – kew (vic.), charity – kew (vic.) -
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Audio - Interview with Dolly Stainer, 12/08/1987
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...At four years of age Dolly Stainer was admitted to Kew Cottages, an institution for the intellectually disabled situated in suburban Melbourne. The Cottages were Dolly's home for the next seventy-five years. Dolly was unable to read or write but she like to talk. In her old age she co-operated in the making of a series of tape recordings about her life. Kew Cottages: The World of Dolly Stainer is based on these recordings and places them in the context of the wider Cottages' history.This is a rare record of a resident of Kew Cottages, recorded in 1987, captured in an oral history interview.Oral History record. Interview on cassette, later digitised of an interview with Ms Dolly Stainer, a long term resident of Kew Cottages. The early parts of the tape are difficult to hear clearly but the interviewer and interviewee are clearer as the audio file progresses. kew cottages (kew, vic.), mental health, oral history, cliff judge collection, dolly stainer -
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Postcard, Housen's Richmond Hotel | Portland
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Many ...Many of the Henty's of the Western District of Victoria also owned houses in Kew, Victoria. Stephen Henty, referred to on the reverse of the postcard, lived while a member of the Vitoria Parliament at 'Findon' in Kew. Kew Historical Society also holds a nationally significant collection of costumes belonging to three generations of Henty women.Monochrome, blue tinted 'real photo' postcard of Housen's Richmond Hotel, Portland. Two women stand on the steps of the hotel at left, with the rose garden in front of them. Behind them is a church spire. The hotel and its significance is outlined in two columns of blue coloured text on the reverse.Printed reverse: "THE RICHMOND is the most historical building in the State. On the site of today's building Edward Henty, the founder of permanent settlement in Victoria, commenced his first house February 19, 1835, finishing the work in two months. He had landed in Portland on Nov. 19th, 1834, and turned the first plough furrows in Victoria where the Hotel now stands on the 26th of the following month. It was also here that Major Mitchell ended his explorations from Sydney, meeting the Hentys on August 29th, 1836. In December of the same year Mrs S. G. Henty joined her husband, their son Richmond, the first male white child in Portland, being born in the Henty cottage. The present Richmond Hotel was built in 1840, and became the home of Stephen Henty until his departure from Portland in 1869. Though Edward Henty's first house was demolished in 1840, to make room for the new surveyed town streets, part of his wool store remains in the Hotel grounds, and is used as a wood shed. This is about the oldest building in the State : in it was held the first christening service in Portland on September 26th, 1841. On the site of the Richmond Hotel all the early visiting celebrities were entertained - Mitchell, Wedge, La Trobe, Fyans, Sir John Franklin, Capt. Stokes, etc. No other hostelry in Victoria can give you the historical atmosphere of the RICHMOND. / THE ORIGINAL HOME OF THE HENTYS."henty family, richmond hotel -- portland (vic.), stephen henty, edward henty, richmond henty, henty houses -- victoria, portland, postcards -
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Archive (Collection) - Inner East Rooming Housing Group, 1991–2008
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Test ...Reports and miscellaneous documents collected by Irena Higgins while a member of the Inner East Rooming Housing Group (1991–2008)Archived recordsDate order -
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Architectural Moulding, Fragment of plaster and cement cornice from Southesk [Ordsall], 1870-80
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...'Ordsall', renamed 'Southesk' in the 20th century was built for John Halfey in or before 1865. The house was rebuilt in the 1870s to designs by architect Michael Hennessy. In 1882 the house was redecorated by the firm of Cullis Hill & Co., who hired the artists 'Mr Vandenbrandt' and 'Signor Rizzi" to paint the ceilings of the ballroom and the drawingroom. The artistic triumph was described in detail in The Argus, 30 October, 1882. In 1947, Southesk was purchased by the Kew City Council. For 23 years it was used as a meeting place for community groups. The house was then demolished in 1970 to make way for a new Town Hall.Rare, and possible unique fragment of a plaster cornice from one of the most architecturally distinctive houses in Kew, demolished 1970.Section of plaster cornice removed from Southesk on the corner of Charles Street and Cotham Road, Kew, when it was demolished in 1970 by the City of Kew. The cornice has a narrow layer of previously coloured plaster which is now overlaid with a grey distemper. The foundation of the cornice is moulded cement. Remnant flowers moulded in the central band of the cornice include a rose and a sunflower. The plaster decoration was probably located in the entrance hall, dining room or ballroom, all of which were created in the 1870s by Michael Hennessy and decorated by the firm of art decorators, Cullis Hill & Co in 1882.Nilordsall, south esk, cullis hill, plasterwork, cornices, victorian interiors -
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Photograph - Geraldine Ward, 1960
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”.Portrait photograph of Geraldine Ward, signed, dated and addressed to the Ladies of the East Kew Women's Club.Obverse: [Signed in ink] For the ladies of the East Kew Women's Club with warm wishes, Geraldine Ward 1960." [Reverse annotated] Presented to Society with Minute Books from East Kew Women's Club. / Signed Geraldine Ward across photo / KH-217 / {Stamped] Hand Hasenpflug Illustrative Photography, 62 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Phone CENT 2187.clubs -- kew east (vic.), east kew women's club, glenda ward -
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Article, The New Electric Tramway, Malvern to Kew
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne One ...One of a group of photographs, including three within a published photo collage , taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, Dower later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines, railways and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Mount Dandenong Office.The photo collage is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's public transport network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Photo collage, published in The Leader newspaper in 1913, to commemorate the opening of the Malvern to Kew Tramway. The numbered photos are: 1. Kew Railway Gates at Glenferrie. 2. Burke Road Terminus. 3. Final Stages. 4. Ladies at the Official Opening. 5. The Acting Mayoress of Kew Cutting the Ribbon at the Kew Boundary. 6. Mayor and Councillors at the Kew Terminus. 7. The Cutting the First Ribbon. 8. Guests at the Hawthorn Town Hall.Inscribed in ink by Edgar J Dower top left: "The 3 top photographs were taken by E J Dower. No.3 Cotham Road Kew near Glenferrie Road"theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, theme -- travelling by tram -
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Award, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 800, 900 yds won by J S Penrose 1905, 1905
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the National Trust (Victoria). At the time, the trophies were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John Mc Whae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. .Macarthur”.The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Silver trophy spoon awarded to J.S. Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition.Boroondara R.C. / Spoon Competition / 800, 900 yds /won by J.S. Penrose. Score 70 / 21-10-05boroondara rifle club, silver trophies -
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Award, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 200, 300 yds won by J S Penrose 1906, 11/02/1906
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the National Trust (Victoria). At the time, the spoons were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John McWhae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. Macarthur”. The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Engraved silver trophy spoon awarded to S.J Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906Boroondara Rifle Club / Spoon Competition / 200, 300 yds / Won by S.J. Penrose / 11-2-06boroondara rifle club, j.s. penrose, sport, shooting, trophy, a. j. smith, frederick sargood, william knox, f. madden, a. j. smith, john mcwhae, t. w. gaggin, j. b. gilfillan, lewis, rooks, beckett; g. a. darling; a. j. macarthur -
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Award, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 500, 600 yds won by J S Penrose 1906, 1906
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the national Trust (Victoria). At the time, the spoons were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John Mc Whae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. .Macarthur”. The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Silver trophy awarded to J.S Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906Boroondara R.C. / Spoon Competition / 500, 600 yds / Won by J.S. Penrose / 4-8-06sports trophies, boroondara rifle club, j s penrose -
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Badge, 25th Kew Festival : Silver to Gold, 1999
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Kew Festival in the modern era was initiated in 1974. Souvenir badges were issued during a number of festivals.Black and silver badge produced for the 25th anniversary of the Kew Festival in 1999"Kew Festival, 25th Kew Festival, Silver to Gold"kew festival, badges, souvenirs -
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Badge - Souvenir, Kew Festival Committee, Kew Festival 30 Years, 2004
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Multicoloured souvenir badge produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Kew Festival in 2004Souvenir festival badge with a purple background superimposed with orange 'script' stating 30 Years. In the centre of the badge the Kew Festival is named as the organising body"30 Years / Kew Festival"kew festival, souvenirs, badges -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Medallion, Kew Tram Depot 1915-2015, 2015
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne Kew ...Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, it is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915.Commemorative medallion in blue presentation box, given to the Kew Historical Society on the anniversary of the Kew Depot in 2015.Front: Schematic engraving of tram with the words "Kew Tram Depot : 1915-2015 : Celebrating 100 Years". Reverse: Schematic engraving of exterior of Depot, surrounded by the words "Commemorating all staff who have contributed to the success of Kew Depot".kew tram depot, commemorative medallions, tramways memorabilia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal - Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Bronze Maltese Cross, State of Victoria, 1897
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897. Brass cross pattée fitted with a loop and with a separate pressed brass crown. Obverse: In the centre the head of Queen Victoria. On the arms of the cross (top) the cypher 'VRI' between flags (left) '1837' (right) '1897' (bottom) 'VICTORIA THE GOOD'. Reverse: Crown in centre with inscription on each arm of cross. Inscription (centre): '1897'. Arms: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H . M . QUEEN VICTORIA'.Front: VIR : Victoria the Good : 1837-1897 Reverse: To Commemorate the 60th Year of the Reign of H.M. Queen Victoria : 1897queen victoria, queen victoria - commemorations - victoria, australian commemorative medals