Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)A large subject file containing material relating to Hamer Court Hostel for the Aged in Childers Street / High Street, Kew. The materials date from the early 1970s before Hamer Court was opened. The file contains correspondence to and from the Society and original [very frail] plans for the construction of the hostel (1972) and later plans for extensions (undated). Other original documents in the file include a programme for the official opening (of the extensions?) in 1983, agendas and minutes of meetings and promotional materials. Many of the items filed also relate to the Kew Elderly Citizens Association.kew historical society - archives, hamer court - high street - childers street - kew (vic), aged care - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, hamer court - high street - childers street - kew (vic), aged care - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Information file containing information about Karana Aged Care Community, including 2-page typed notes on the history of the facility. Also a query re its historykew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkinskew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkins

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about aged care providers in Kew, including newspaper articles/cuttings, mostly dated, from local newspapersaged care facilities - kew (vic)aged care facilities - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about the Congregational Church in Walpole Street, Kew (demolished 1979). The file contains numerous original and copied primary sources as well as short histories and correspondence between the Kew Historical Society and the Historic Buildings Preservation Council when it was proposed to demolish the church. Following the demolition of the Church, an aged care facility - Bodalla - was erected (since demolished). The file contains some information on Bodalla and a foundation stone relating to the former Church which was placed on the site. In the file, there is a photocopy of a brass plaque from 1860 that refers to the architect being George Wharton and the builders Messrs. Leach & Bicknell. congregational church -- kew (vic), churches -- kew (vic), walpole street -- kew (vic.)congregational church -- kew (vic), churches -- kew (vic), walpole street -- kew (vic.)

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionLooking locally for leisure / p1. Your junk Rotary's jewels / p1. Dates for October / p2. Dates to remember / p2. October fetes / p2. Take tea in a monastery garden / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Road closure [Kew Boulevard] / p3. Hard rubbish collection to start / p3. Notices / p4. Rec Centre seeks info from older adults [Kew Recreation Centre] / p4. Council calls for submissions on skateboard / p4. Kids in Space [musical] / p4. Library corner / p4. Recycling trial / p5. The Play's the Thing [Track Players] / p5. St George's to meet aged care needs / p5. Kew Community House / p6. Kew Info Youth / p6. Hawthorn History / p6. [Kew Primary] School celebrates with song and dance / p6. Connecting community with disability / p7. Bold as brass [Kew Band, Kew Youth Band] / p7.Community clean up / p7. Jelly bean drama / p7. [Kew] Bowling Club honours modern bowls inventor [Ray Hensell] / p8. Hawthorn Centre open day / p8. Letters to the editor / p8. Community leisure / p8. 'The Boyfriend' [Phoenix Music Club] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionAction taken on security of children [Safety House Programme] / p1. Youth venue needed / p1. Extraordinary election - Central Ward / p1. Poodle guides [Guide dogs] / p2. New Welfare Officer [Jennene Arnel] / p2. Uniting Church Normanby Road 'Play Group' or Pre Kinder Support Group / p2. The Rotary Club of Kew / p3. Probus Club [of Kew] / p3. Holiday Programme Activities / p4. Where and what is "Bodalla"? [aged care] / p4. Lisa's school day [Glendonald] / p5. Give a piece of our past this Christmas [Illustrations, Kew Historical Society] / p5. Know your local school [Kew High School] / p6. Coming events / p7. Carols by Candlelight / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters