The Melbourne artist Alma Agnes Marion Figuerola, was the daughter of Juan Pedro Narciso Figuerola (1869-1919) and Alice Lucinda Walker Hanson (1889-1969). Each of their three daughters grew up to be involved in the arts: Alma as a painter; Carmen Irene (1906-1993) as a short story writer, poet and teacher of dancing; and Sylvia (also Silvia) Lyla Alice (1911-1992) as a composer and cellist. The first art lessons Alma Figuerola received were with Oscar Binder. Later she attended the art school established by the Melbourne 'tonalist' [Duncan] Max Meldrum (1875-1955). She graduated from his school in 1920, participating in her first group exhibition in the same year. Solo exhibitions of her work were to be held in 1933 at the Meldrum Gallery in Elizabeth Street, in 1937 and 1945 at the Athenaeum Gallery at 188 Collins Street, and in 1951 at Georges Gallery in Collins Street. Throughout her extensive career she participated in group exhibitions, usually with artists of the Meldrum School, and as a member of the Twenty Melbourne Painters, of which she was invited to become an associate in 1935. In 1953, her portrait of Professor ES Hills was entered in the Archibald Prize Competition of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. A resident of Kew from the 1930s - 51 Studley Park Road, often with her mother, her sister Carmen, or both - from c.1942 until her death she lived at 'D’Estaville', 7 Barry Street. From the late 1930s she is recorded as actively contributing to the arts at a local level. In 1939 and 1940 she participated in art exhibitions at the Hawthorn Municipal Library organised by Jessie Carbines. From 1944 to 1951 she co-organised successive Kew Arts Festivals, initially in the Presbyterian Church Hall in Highbury Grove and later at the Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. A foundation member of the Kew Historical Society in 1958, Alma Figuerola remained an active member of the Society until her death on 8 December 1970. She predeceased her two sisters who both died in the 1990s and who are buried at Andersons' Creek Cemetery in Warrandyte.An undated photograph, one of two copies, of WHS Dickinson and Alma Figuerola at the opening of an exhibition in Kew in 1964/5."Artists of Kew Exhibition. Founder of KHS Cr Dickinson in dark suit. Miss Alma Figuerola to his left."arists - kew (vic), exhibitions -- kew (vic.), gordon greer

The National Bank of Australasia was formed in 1857. It began commercial operations in Queen Street, Melbourne in 1858. The Bank’s first branch in Kew opened at 87 High Street in 1885. A second building, on the corner of Walpole and Brougham Streets, designed by Inskip & Robertson, replaced the first branch in 1888. The second building remains, albeit in a somewhat altered state. In 1977, the President of the Kew Historical Society received two historic ‘Signature Books’ from the Kew branch of the National Bank of Australia.Important and unique record of names, occupations, addresses and signatures of customers of the branch. A number of signatures belong to individuals of statewide significance. Other information such as customer occupations may be unique.Ledger containing information about customers of the National Bank of Australasia's Kew Branch for the years 1884-1894. The ledger (L8091) was purchased on 29/5/84 from Sands & McDougall, Manufacturing Stationers, 46&48 Collins Street West, Melbourne. The pages of the ledger have printed columns including: No. | Date | Name and Description (to be clearly written off by a member of the bank) | Signature | Initials of Bank Officer. As used, the pages are organised alphabetically by customer name. On each page, sequential numbering extends across the years 1884-1894. Additional pieces of advice from customers are clipped through the page over the customer's signature. Spine - "SIGNATURE BOOK" Inside front cover: Stationers labelnational bank of australasia -- kew (vic.), signature books, banks -- kew (vic.), gordon greer, mr bendixon, marshall slattery, manuscripts, financial records, bank records, national bank of australia

The National Bank of Australasia was formed in 1857. It began commercial operations in Queen Street, Melbourne in 1858. The Bank’s first branch in Kew opened at 87 High Street in 1885. A second building, on the corner of Walpole and Brougham Streets, designed by Inskip & Robertson, replaced the first branch in 1888. The second building remains, albeit in a somewhat altered state. In 1977, the President of the Kew Historical Society received two historic ‘Signature Books’ from the Kew branch of the National Bank of Australia.Important and unique record of names, occupations, addresses and signatures of customers of the branch. A number of signatures belong to individuals of statewide significance. Other information such as customer occupations may be unique.Ledger containing information about customers of the National Bank of Australasia's Kew Branch for the years 1894-1922. The ledger (N9457) was purchased on 9/12/85 from Sands & McDougall, Manufacturing Stationers, 46&48 Collins Street West, Melbourne. The front pages of the ledger have lines and lists of names and customer numbers. Subsequent sections are organised alphabetically by customer name. Columns on these pages include data arranged by: No. | Date | Name and Description (to be clearly written off by a member of the bank) | Signature | Initials of Bank Officer. On each page, sequential numbering extends across the years 1894-1922. Additional pieces of advice from customers are clipped through the page over the customer's signature. Spine - "SIGNATURE BOOK / N.B.OF A." Inside front cover: Stationers labelnational bank of australasia -- kew (vic.), signature books, banks -- kew (vic.), gordon greer, mr bendixon, marshall slattery, manuscripts, financial records, bank records, national bank of australia

The National Bank of Australasia was formed in 1857. It began commercial operations in Queen Street, Melbourne in 1858. The Bank’s first branch in Kew opened at 87 High Street in 1885. A second building, on the corner of Walpole and Brougham Streets, designed by Inskip & Robertson, replaced the first branch in 1888. The second building remains, albeit in a somewhat altered state. In 1977, the President of the Kew Historical Society received two historic ‘Signature Books’ from the Kew branch of the National Bank of Australia.Press photograph, from the Whitehorse Standard, of the handover of two Signature Books by the manager of the National Bank of Australia, Mr Bendixer, to Marshall Slattery (centre) and Gordon Greer (right) of Kew Historical Society."1977 / PRESIDENT OF KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CENTRE, RECEIVING 2 SIGNATURE BOOKS DONATED TO THE SOCIETY BY THE KEW BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL BANK / CENTRE PRESIDENT KHS MR SLATTERY, ON HIS LEFT MR BENDIXER MANAGER, RIGHT MR G GREER MEMBER KHSnational bank of australasia, national bank of australia, bank signature books -- kew (vic.)

W.D. Vaughan in 'Kew's Civic Century' (1960) has a chapter (XXII, pp.103-105) on the Kew Swimming Pool (aka Kew Baths). In the chapter he recounts debate in Council from 1912 about the need for a swimming pool. The first concrete step toward achieving this occurred in 1914 when Council purchased the Tramways Sheds on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets in 1914. Further adjoining land in High Street was compulsorily acquired in 1923. The final plans were accepted in 1925 and following public tender, Messrs. Weavill and Keast were appointed to construct the pool at a cost of 5,418/9/-. The baths were formally opened on 18 November 1925 by George Ramsay, Mayor of Kew. (The Kew Swimming Club was founded in the same year.) Vaughan notes that "mixed bathing was not permitted at the Kew Baths until January, 1928, when it was allowed every evening (except Sundays) and Friday afternoons. A few years later these restrictions were removed altogether".Five black and white photographs of Kew in the 1960s donated by Kerstin Fraser. The photographs include 3 pictures of the Mayor of Kew, Gordon Greer at the Kew Baths and two photographs of the Carmelite Monastery in Stevenson Street, Kew.kew baths - kew (vic), carmelite monastery - stevenson street - kew (vic), cr leo hawkins, swimming

5840.01 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7A.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Eddie Arfouai, Frank Falukozi, Peter Todorovski, Jim Kirbo, Adam Spotko, David Bajjada, Chris Gregoriou 2nd Row (L-R) - Maria Stranieri, Michelle Ciavarella, Mary Buttigieg, Corry West, Racheal McDonald, Oziem Hassan, Tina Todorovski, Maryanne Munteanu Front Row (L-R) - Julie Stepfanovski, Joanne Cassar, Eva Servanis, Helen Zenonos Absent - Mr. Noack (Teacher) 5840.02 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7B.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Robert Napoli, Shane Bovd, Alex Jesensek, Nicholas Koutsiss, Tony Stojanovski, Luka Markonjic, Robert Damcevski, Warren Nason, Camillo Crognale 2nd Row (L-R) - Nadia Scrofani, Carmen Mamo, Sharon Hudson, donna Heinjos, Susan Mitchell, Emine Huseyin, Evelyn Sjanta, Adelina Pamintvan, Mary Jane Ierodiaconou Front Row (L-R) - Rosie Buttigieg, Marlene Vella, Josephine Pace, Josephine Cassar, Carmen Saliba Absent - Miss. Punshon (Teacher) 5840.03 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7C.jpg Many names are missing in all rows 3rd Row (L-R) - Tony Petrarea, Robert Aquilina, Steven Grimley, Sebastian Ragusa, Tony Cauchi 2nd Row (L-R) - Suzanne Philips Front Row (L-R) - Debra Bryant, Jenny Miller 5840.04 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7D.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Rocco Taraborelli, Gordon Rae, Craig Fry, Matthew Enever, Scott Hills, Frank Tamburro 2nd Row (L-R) - Laura Johnson, Jackie Greer, Claudia Seras, Lisa Talbo, ? (Teacher), Carole Andew, Leisa Emery, Jeanette Spiteri, Julie Cleland Front Row (L-R) - Warren Vella, Tracey Martin, Sharon McPherson, Debra Bristow, Ricky Vassallo 5840.05 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7E.jpg Many names are missing in all rows 3rd Row (L-R) - Paul Busetil, Clinton Hall, Colin Jardine, Danny Sharp, Andrew Rigo, David Camilleri 2nd Row (L-R) - Rosina Digiglio, Josie Azzopardi, Sandra Soldaini Front Row (L-R) - Darryl Cook, Greg Strachan, Andrew Wright, Jenny Piscopo Absent - Mr. Treacey (Teacher) 5840.06 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8A.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Benny Caruana, David Walker, Laurence Vella, Henry Delibasic, Andrew Howlett, Israiel Keon, Joseph Tabone, Darren Clements 2nd Row (L-R) - Carmen Giordmania, Rosa Cozzoling, Lynette McNab, Thersa Zammit, Mr. Wringe (Teacher), Marita Camilleri, Rita Caruana, Josephine Galea, Riann Portelli Front Row (L-R) - Joyce Refalo, Tessie Galea, Joanne McDonald, Joan Bajada, Tracey White, Tonella Scalisi, Sandra Haber, Julieanne Tanti, Rita Mizzi 5840.07 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8B.jpg No Names 5840.08 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8C.jpg No Names 5840.09 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8D.jpg No Names 5840.10 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8E.jpg No Names 5840.11 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8F.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - George Christou, Claudio Tavolilla, Chrisos Zerbinos, Mark Havryluk, Mark Lewis, Neil Orange, Joseph Mount, Peter Havrogenis, Andrew Sampson 2nd Row (L-R) - Maryanne Grech, Carol Attard, Sandra Sacco, Nancy Camilleri, ? (Teacher), Sonia Hallatsch, Merzuka Mala, Elisa Notaristefano, Sandra Ormston Front Row (L-R) - Billana Hedji, Sandra Sultana, Kim Van Andel, Maryanne Abela, Heather Duckett, Nicole Lanahm 5840.12 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9A.jpg No Names 5840.13 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9B.jpg No Names 5840.14 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9C.jpg No Names 5840.15 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9D.jpg No Names 5840.16 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10A.jpg No Names 5840.17 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10B.jpg No Names 5840.18 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10C.jpg No Names 5840.19 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10D.jpg No Names 5840.20 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11A.jpg No Names 5840.21 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11B.jpg No Names 5840.22 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11C.jpg No Names 5840.23 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11D.jpg No Names 5840.24 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 12 H.S.C..jpg No Names 5840.25 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 12 S.T.C..jpg No Names 5840.26 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Years 9, 10 and 11.jpg No Namessunshine high school, sunshine north, student photograph