Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Ivan & Gwlad Wade were a married couple residing in Kew, with Ivan serving as a Councillor and for a period of time as Mayor of the City of Kew. Ivan’s most notable contribution to Kew is the Hamer Court Hostel, which began as an aged care facility, but now exists as community housing for the disadvantaged. Hamer Court was opened in 1983. Ivan would later pass away in 1994, leaving Gwlad a widow until 2012 where she passed away too. Glad Wade was a key member of Kew Senior Citizens. The file includes: Multiple newspaper articles, a condolence letter sent to Gwlad Wade in the aftermath of Ivan’s death, and a letter between the Kew Historical Society and the Council.ivan wade – kew (vic.), gwlad wade – kew (vic.), hamer court – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.), mayors and councillors of kew (vic.)ivan wade – kew (vic.), gwlad wade – kew (vic.), hamer court – kew (vic.), opportunity shops – kew (vic.), mayors and councillors of 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's response to 'Riversdale' / p1&3. Chief Executives column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchison p2. Mayor's comment / Cr Tom Indovino p3. Diary dates - May, June / p4. Tribute to Cr Phyllis Hore / p5. New pet care program for local school children / p5. Council News [Victoria Park playground; Free mulch; Mayor's Winter Concert; Salt & high blood pressure; Meals on Wheels. / p7. Ivan Wade 1913-1994 [obituary] / p7. Effective car restraints for your child / p7. New look Traffic School / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionA message from the editor / Thea Sartori p1. Christmas at Kew Library / p1. College Ward - Cr Ivan Wade [Kew City Council, Political profile] / p1. Kew Traffic School / p1. Community Carols by Candlelight / p1. North Kew Carol Service / p2. Hyde Park Uniting Church Sunday School Anniversary / p2. What's doing in Kew for December / p2. Holiday activities - Toddlers Playgroup / p3. Mobile games, art & craft activities / p3. Holiday Club [Kew Baptist Church] / p3. Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Uniting Church] / p3. Institute of Early Childhood Development Holiday Program / p3. Kew Garden Club / p3. A settler in Kew [James Bonwick] / Barbara Giles p4. Kew Lions Club patrons / p4. Art classes [Donald Cameron] / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)