Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Gerard Petrie was a councillor for the City of Kew between 1970-1976, and 1989-1994, and Mayor of Kew between 1973-74. Awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to the Kew community, he is well known for honouring Sir Robert Menzies with the ‘Honorary Freedom of the City of Kew’ Award. The file includes: A copy of the planning for the ceremony, a newspaper article, an article interviewing him about the award, a list of roles that led to his OAM, and an obituary.gerard petrie – kew (vic.), petrie -- kew (vic.)gerard petrie – kew (vic.), petrie -- 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-fictionKew needs more caregivers [Kew Family Day Care Service] / p1. Aquatic Centre go ahead [Kew Recreation Centre] / p1. Dates for July / p2. Holiday Program [activities] / p2. Commentary - Rewarding year almost over / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Nominations close [Kew Council elections] / p3. Traffic Plans / p3. Streetscapes [Derby Street, Pakington Street, Mawson Street, Ridgeway Avenue upgrades] / p3. Living by faith and prudence Carmelite Sisters say / p4. Mothers mark day [Nursing Mothering Week] / p4. Volunteers [Royal Talbot Hospital Auxiliary] / p4. Kew President [Janet Stearn, Victorian Penguin Club] / p5. Art ideas/ / p5. [Kew] Library re-opens / p5. Kew [Community] Bus / p5. Kew Community House - Drop-in Centre / Janet Price / p6. Rec[reation] Program / p6. Dance class [Susan Crouch, Naomi Aitchison] / p6. [Kew Community] Action Group / Rhonda McCaw p6. Integration a two way street [Wheelchair basketball, Victorian Netball Association] / p7. Opera for Kew [Ian Lowe] / p7. Bicentennial plans [Kew Bicentennial Committee] / Gerard Petrie p7. Dance therapy [Dance Therapy Development Group] / p7. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Kew Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Cheque for Red Cross [Kew Red Cross Appeal Committee] / p8. Preparing [garden] beds for Spring / Peter Davies 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-fictionFocus on Children's Services [Children's Services Consultative Committee (CSCC)] / Elizabeth Sullivan p1&5. Kew is safe! [Local Government re-organisation] / p1. A gentle reminder about Kew's By-laws [overhanging trees] / p1. Dates for October / p2&8. [Community] Notices / p2&8. Commentary [How Council manages traffic] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor of Kew p3. Good gardening [Growing lawns] / Peter Davies p3. Profile - Cr Jim Tutt / p4. Radio controlled car track for Foley Park / p4. Focus on children [Focus on Children Report] / p5. Cap/disability / Craig Midgley p5. Doing something worthwhile [Interchange; Relief care for children with disabilities] / p6. Our bands are winners! [Kew Citizens' Band; Kew Junior Band] / p6. Would you like to be an honorary probation officer? / p6. Kew Community House [Annual dinner; A range of courses; Annual General Meeting; Your house] / Rhonda McCaw p7. Planning for retirement [Kew Early Planning for Retirement Group] / p7. Anyone for tennis? [Kew Uniting Church Tennis Club] / p8. Footy news [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Letter - Staff refute rumours about Library / Staff of Kew Library p8. Ever thought about playing Bowls [East Kew Bowling Club] / Gerard Petrie p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters