Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The TOON Family were among the first pioneers of Kew. It began when John Toon, born in London, who migrated to Melbourne in pursuit of the gold, before settling in the Boroondara area working with the government and managing the first banks in the area. He is credited with much of the first development of the Boroondara area, helping to sub-divide land for housing. The descendants of John Toon would continue to inhabit the area some time. The file includes: Many copies of John Toon and his life, a list of Toon family descendants as well as their addresses, as well as information on the Rechabites, an organisation of which John Toon was a member.toon family – kew (vic.), john toon – kew (vic.), pioneers – kew (vic.)toon family – kew (vic.), john toon – kew (vic.), pioneers – kew (vic.)

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionKew Cottages / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Tributes: Jane Mayo Carolan OAM (1949–2023), Gwen Barton McWilliam OAM (1933–2024); New Members / p3. A Butcher, Banker & Greetings Maker: Highlights on High Street [Woolcocks' Meat Emporium, John Toon, ES&A Chartered Bank} / Suzanne McWha pp4-5. Kew City Hall: the other war memorial / pp6-7 Kidding about Kew: in the 1940s and 1950 [Kew Primary School, Kew Baths, Rialto Theatre, Kew Junction, High Street traders] / James Foley pp8-9. Sir Arthur G Rylah MLA CMG KBE: Politician & Solicitor / John Torpey pp.10-11. As it happened 100 years ago [Kew Primary School, East Kew Tennis Club, Free Kindergarten Union / David White p.11. Membership and Donations / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals