Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file including typed historical notes by Sue Leong on the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain of 1897 which was once located on the apex of the triangular land bordered by Cotham Road and High Street which was subsequently relocated to the Alexandra gardens in the 1920s to make way for the Kew War Memorial.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, queen victoria's jubilee - 1897, drinking fountains - kew, monuments - kew (vic), memorials - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file including a number of original and reproduced primary sources relating to the Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove, and the East Kew Baptist Church in Woodlands Avenue. These include ‘Kew Baptist: Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavour - Golden Jubilee 1890 to 1940’ [bound photocopy], ‘Kew Baptist Church: The Achievements and Progress during 75 years’ [bound photocopy], ‘Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906’ [bound photocopy], ‘Kew Baptist Church: A Record of 75 Years 1856-1931’ [1st edition], and ‘Tested Recipes: Compiled by the Members of the East Kew Baptist Ladies Guild’ [original copy donated by Christine Pitt, Nunawading, 2013). In addition to these publications, three of which were donated in 1982 by Rev and Mrs Manton, the file contains research notes on Ministers (2015) and a letter relating to Church records.kew baptist church, churches - kew (vic.), highbury grove - kew (vic.)kew baptist church, churches - kew (vic.), highbury grove - kew (vic.)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderMembers of the Barnard Family were significant and notable pioneers of Kew. Francis Barnard established the first Kew Post Office and also a pharmacy. The post office was on the corner of Cotham Road and High Street. It later moved to another location in High Street. His son, F G A Barnard wrote the ‘Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria’ (1910). [An index to the publication is in the file]. Both Barnards were mayors of Kew. The extensive file of information includes some primary sources and a number of photocopies of secondary sources. The primary sources include two letters, the first from F G A Barnard dated 29-9-10, to W Derrick Esq, Cambooya requesting information on early settlement in Kew, and a handwritten reply from W Derrick recalling this period. Another primary source [laminated] relates to The Intermediate Examination conducted by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria (1917). The Kew Historical Society has many items relating to the Barnard family in its collection. One is the wall clock, which was donated by a Mrs McArthur of North Balwyn in 1973. The correspondence relating to its acquisition, and an article written by Mavis Rolley is in the file. While the collection includes an original copy of ‘Bear and Forbear: A genealogical study of the Prentice, Barnard and related families in Great Britain, Ireland and Australia’ (Prentice, Sydney & Mildred, 1985) in its library, a photocopy of parts are included in the file, with a number of letters from Mildred Prentice. The Society also has a number of bottles etc., from the pharmacy, which were donated by Kathleen Murphy of Surrey Hills. There are also various copies of birth certificates, biographies etc.francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic)francis barnard, fga barnard, mayors of kew, pharmacists - kew (vic), postmasters - kew (vic), registrars of births deaths and marriages - kew (vic), historians - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesA large subject file containing original primary sources and a range of secondary sources including published and unpublished histories of the church or its parts. The earliest item is a Sunday School Association Certificate issued to Amy Grigg in 1899. Publications by the Church include ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew Jubilee Souvenir 1863-1913’ (1913) [which includes a chronicle of events], ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew 70 Years 1863-1933), ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew Restoration and Continuity of Worship - Stewardship Review’ (1974), ‘Centenary Holy Trinity Church of England Kew’ (1963), ‘150th Anniversary of the First Service in this Building March 5, 1863’ (2013). Other published histories include two copies of: McFarlane, G., Memories in Glass: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew. The file also includes unpublished monographs about the church (Mavis Rolley, 1980). The file also includes various leaflets and orders of service.holy trinity church - kew (vic), high street - kew (vic), rev rowland hayward, very rev dean vance dd, archdeacon hindley bd, rev canon sutton bd, sir william stawell, charles barrett, rev f a townshend, trinity grammar school, ruyton girls school, rev gordon brown, most rev philip freier, ferguson & urie, stained glass - kew (vic), amy griggholy trinity church - kew (vic), high street - kew (vic), rev rowland hayward, very rev dean vance dd, archdeacon hindley bd, rev canon sutton bd, sir william stawell, charles barrett, rev f a townshend, trinity grammar school, ruyton girls school, rev gordon brown, most rev philip freier, ferguson & urie, stained glass - kew (vic), amy grigg

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a copy of the publication ‘Diamond Jubilee Institute of Early Childhood Development’, which includes a chronology and a brief history. Reproductions of early photographs of Mooroolbeek are included in the publication. The publication included research by Rosemary Bopreham and photographs by Gavin Fry. In the archive file are three invitations to graduation ceremonies issued in 1952 and 1953, donated by Mrs C.S. Dickins.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, institute of early childhood development - kew (vic), kindergarten training - kew (vic), mooroolbeekkew historical society - archives, kew - history, institute of early childhood development - kew (vic), kindergarten training - kew (vic), mooroolbeek

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-fiction[Bill Martin, Senior Citizen of the Year ]/ p1&3. Dates for June / p2. [Community] Notices / p2. Commentary [Australia's Bicentennial] / Cr Joe Ormando, Mayor p3. Margaret Sasse's Gym [Toddler Kindy Gymbaroo] / p4. Children's Services / Elizabeth Sullivan p4. [Jubilee] Fountain research tells / Kew Historical Society p5. New home service / p5. New hours [Kew Senior Citizen's Centre] / p5. Open House [ Kew Community House] / Judy Price p6. Film finales [Parenting film nights, St Hilary's Anglican Church] / p6. Immunise soon / p6. Brave Melissa [Golds] fights on two fronts / p7. Car thefts [Kew Neighbourhood Watch] / p7. [Muscular] Dystrophy contact / p7. [Kew] Library / p7. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureau] / p8. Kew PMs [Prime Ministers] / p8. Council Briefs / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters