Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on ‘The Kew Association’ formed in 1974 as a separate group to the Kew Historical Society. Its constitution, which is filed, is general in nature. One part of the Association’s interests was the formation of a Historical Working Group to ‘examine historic buildings and other aspects of Kew’s history’. A founding member of the Society, Joy Stewart, was its convenor. By June 1974 it had 133 members. It differed from the Society in that it specifically aimed to improve Council services. One of its achievements was to begin a ‘historical home survey’ by street. The survey documents in the file list street name, number of house, side of street, size of house and general observations. Other information in the archive file includes correspondence, agendas, minutes etc. of the Association. As these only cover the years 1974-5, this may have been the period in which the group operated.kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic)kew - history, kew association - kew (vic), community groups - kew (vic), heritage - kew (vic)

Various partiesReferenceSecondary valuesKew was designated a borough in 1863 and remained so until declared a Town in 1911. The subject file contains copies of a research report by Andrew Frost on the work of Kew Council in this period in relation to the maintenance of streets.kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic)kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary valuesSubject file on the former Kew Bowling Club (Vic), founded in 1880 and amalgamated with the Auburn Heights Bowling Club in 1998. The Club was located behind the Kew Recreation Hall at 12-16 Wellington Street, Kew. The file contains both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include twelve annual reports (1984-85 to 1988-89; 1990-1 to 1996-97); sundry copies of the Club’s newsletter - ‘Kew View’ from the period 1980-95; magazines celebrating the inaugural and second annual ‘Kew Cup’ (1992-93); ephemera such as the programs for the Centenary Dinner (1980); the Club’s Constitution (1987); and research notes and newspaper articles/clippings. The file also includes two copies of the Club’s history. A number of documents relate to the proposed sale of the land by Boroondara Council in 2001. In 2020, KHS accepted into its collection the entire collection and archives of the Kew Bowling Club. These are stored separately.kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic)kew - history, sports - lawn bowls - kew (vic), kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderIn 1960, the City of Kew celebrated its centenary. It had been constituted a separate municipality in 1860 following its separation from the Kew Roads Board. The Kew Historical Society had been founded in 1958 to assist in the celebration of the anniversary. The Society’s main contribution was to author a 24-page booklet on Kew’s history. The Information file contains a copy of the book and a later separate index of its contents. Various copies of the book record their donor’s names - Margaret Bertuch (2005), Mr Keith Hobson (2007), Betty Huston. The file also contains a detailed three-page signed manuscript/typescript by Dorothy Rogers, noting her ‘Impressions of Functions During the Centenary, Kew, 13th to 18th December 1961’. The commentary lists all formal events during this period, including performances. Also in the file is an original copy of the order of business of the Committee of the Whole Council (23 Apr 1960), copies of centenary editions of newspapers (The Outer Circle Mirror 13 Dec 1960; The Free Press 18 Dec 1960 - donated by Margaret Bertuch)kew - history, centenary of the city of kew (vic) 1960, centenary of kew - events, centenary of kew -special council meeting, dorothy rogerskew - history, centenary of the city of kew (vic) 1960, centenary of kew - events, centenary of kew -special council meeting, dorothy rogers

Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderThe City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. The new city comprised the former Cities of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell. This archive file contains primary sources and publications relating to the amalgamation. The earliest item in the file is a newspaper article/clipping from the Eastern Standard (1986) recording a request from Hawthorn Council to Kew Council to consider amalgamating. The file also includes other newspaper articles/cuttings (some undated) reporting on opposition to the amalgamation. An interesting item in the file is a photocopy of a coloured digital photograph of the members of the last Kew Council. [The original still has to be discovered]. The file also contains a commemorative edition of Kewriosity [magazine] (1994), which lists all the chairmen and mayors of Kew (1861-1994) and three copies of the City of Kew Final Commemorative Council Meetingb14 June 1994. kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic)kew - history, local government - amalgamations - kew (vic) - boroondara (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderKew was declared a City in 1921. The subject file contains two items relating to this proclamation: a photocopy of newspaper pictures showing Lord Stradbroke declaring Kew a City (Weekly Times, 19 March 1921 and a brochure produced in 1921 by Council to commemorate the event. kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.)kew - history, city of kew - proclamation, kew in 1921, local government - kew (vic.)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about the Alexandra Gardens in Cotham Road (Kew) including: collected notes including brief histories by Gwen McWilliam, John Patrick, Dorothy Benyei, and Mavis Rolley. There is also an article on the Garden’s designers, the Pockett Brothers, originally published in 2015 in Australian Garden History. The archive file also includes Council publications, posters (relating to the Mimovich sculptures), correspondence (including photocopies of a letter relating to historic plantings from Jack Higgins) and newspaper articles/clippings. In addition to general historical notes, the file includes specific notes on the Rotunda and on historic trees in the Gardens. The original by-laws of the Gardens, printed on cotton are held separately in the textiles collection.alexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockettalexandra gardens - kew (vic.), parks and gardens - city of boroondara, madford, pockett

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderStanley Seymour Argyle, later Sir Stanley, was Mayor of Kew for two terms: 1902-3, and 1903-4. He was later the Premier of Victoria (1932). While the file contains an article by Neville Pollard - Commonwealth Versus the States: Australia’s uniform gauge debacle (Australian Railway History, Feb 2014), most of the file is comprised of correspondence relating to the gift of a painting to Argyle in 1895. The correspondees include Ian Stanley Argyle, the grandson (Argyle Travel Coy. R.R, 172 St George’s Terrace, Perth, 6000), Kew Historical Society, and Kew City Council. A photocopy of the letter (poor quality) relating to the gift in 1895 is included in the file. The grandson’s letter advises that the gift was a small oil painting described as a ‘Field Scene’. An image of the painting is not in the file.sir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world warsir stanley argyle, mayors of kew, premiers - victoria, medical practitioners - kew (vic), first world war

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderSubject file relating to the Australian artist A M E Bale who lived at 83 Walpole Street, Kew (Vic). The file contains a great deal of photocopied biographical information, as well as some newspaper articles/clippings. In 1981, the Kew Historical Society applied for the house to be registered by the Historic Buildings Preservation Council of Victoria. Accompanying the application was a citation by Timothy Hubbard (1981). A reply by the Boyce Pizzey, from the Council (1 May 1981) indicated that the building was of “insufficient architectural or historic importance” to warrant registration. The letter also indicated that the current owners had been requested to provide “a professional photographic record of the house and contents and submit these, along with all specifications and drawings, to the Latrobe Library, Melbourne”. The file includes an anonymous handwritten record of the contents of the house, which were sold at auction in 1981.artists - kew (vic.), a m e bale, walpole street - kew (vic.)artists - kew (vic.), a m e bale, walpole street - kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing newspaper articles/clippings, research and correspondence from and to the Society. The earliest item, dating from 1964 is a letter from the Society to the City of Kew seeking Council support for the use of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street as a cultural heritage centre. Other items of correspondence relate to the Masonic Hall (Walpole Street), Fernhurst, Southesk, Roberts House, Park Hill, Butleigh Wooton, Villa Alba, D’Estaville, Charleville, Roseneath, Merridale, La Verna, Otira, Raheen, Willsmere, Holy Trinity Church. Some of these letters contain information about construction of the buildings and architects. In addition to this correspondence, the file includes brief undated research notes on the Clock Tower at the Kew Cemetery, Tarring, Southesk, the Alexandra Gardens, Studley House (Burke Hall), Ellesmore, the Masonic Hall, Xavier College, Genazzano, Trinity Grammar, Carey Baptist College, Abbotsford, Fernhurst, Illapa, Madford, Morganville, Otira, Parkhill, Monnington, Field Place, Lalla Rookh, Merridale, Kew Mental Hospital, and D’Estaville.buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.)buildings -- kew (vic.), heritage -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about the Congregational Church in Walpole Street, Kew (demolished 1979). The file contains numerous original and copied primary sources as well as short histories and correspondence between the Kew Historical Society and the Historic Buildings Preservation Council when it was proposed to demolish the church. Following the demolition of the Church, an aged care facility - Bodalla - was erected (since demolished). The file contains some information on Bodalla and a foundation stone relating to the former Church which was placed on the site. In the file, there is a photocopy of a brass plaque from 1860 that refers to the architect being George Wharton and the builders Messrs. Leach & Bicknell. congregational church -- kew (vic), churches -- kew (vic), walpole street -- kew (vic.)congregational church -- kew (vic), churches -- kew (vic), walpole street -- kew (vic.)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about the nationally-funded Kew Urban Conservation Study, conducted by Pru Sanderson and completed in 1988. The Society had two representatives on the Kew Heritage Committee, which was established by Council to oversee the project. The file contains a number of documents including a copy of the original submission of May 1984. Two bound copies of the completed report in three volumes are held in the Society’s library.conservation studies -- kew(vic.), pru sanderson, city of kew urban conservation studyconservation studies -- kew(vic.), pru sanderson, city of kew urban conservation study

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Sir William Stawell built the house, D’Estaville, in what is now Barry Street, Kew. The subject file about the house includes sundry items including real estate brochures, newspaper articles/clippings, copies of Australian Heritage and the Victorian Historical Journal (2006) in which there are articles on Stawell and the Victorian Constitution, correspondence between the Society and the national Trust and the Historic Buildings Council relating to the vacant land in Sir William Street (1980) and to D’Estaville itself.d'estaville - barry street - kew (vic), sir william stawell, alma figuerola, historic houses - kew (vic)d'estaville - barry street - kew (vic), sir william stawell, alma figuerola, historic houses - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a anonymous, undated article (single page) on the Great Depression in Kew. It might be from Vaughan’s history (1960). It covers Council support and the creation of the Yarra Boulevardgreat depression -- kew (vic.), kew -- history -- 1930s, yarra boulevardgreat depression -- kew (vic.), kew -- history -- 1930s, yarra boulevard

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing photographs, a newspaper article/clipping, correspondence and a report by the Society to the Historic Buildings Preservation Council (HBPC) into the classification or otherwise of Field Place, the home of Francis Henty in Studley Park Road, and now entered via Henty Court. The HBPC file contains a letter from the current owner expressing what he considers to be its heritage significance. kew (vic) - history, francis henty, field place - studley park road - henty court (kew)kew (vic) - history, francis henty, field place - studley park road - henty court (kew)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information on the Foley family of Kew as well as reports, submissions, correspondence etc., relating to urban renewal in Kew in Foley Street, including the Council Depot, which became the Foley Street Reserve in1979. This area was of keen concern to the Triangle Residents Association of which Jim Tutt was a member.kew (vic) - history, foley street - kew (vic), kew triangle association, cr jim tutt, foley street reservekew (vic) - history, foley street - kew (vic), kew triangle association, cr jim tutt, foley street reserve

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Small subject file of correspondence between representatives of the University of Melbourne, the Council of Adult Education, and Kew Historical Society relating to buildings and parks in Kew, some of which at that time were listed on the Register of the National Estate. The file includes a list of buildings and very brief handwritten summaries of each.heritage protection - kew (vic), heritage victoria, victorian heritage databaseheritage protection - kew (vic), heritage victoria, victorian heritage database

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing primary and secondary sources relating to each hotel in Kew, including the Woodman Inn, Clifton Hotel, Greyhound Hotel, Princess Hotel, Harp of Erin, Kew Hotel, and the Council Family Hotel. Each file includes correspondence, histories, etc. The general section of the archive file includes a copy of McWilliam, Gwen, ‘Hotels, Vineyards and Licenses in Boroondara & neighbourhood in the Nineteenth Century (revised 1998) [21 pages]. The earliest original document is an original bound contract with costings, provided by E S Clementson Pty Ltd (1956) to Robert H McIntyre & Associates for rebuilding the Harp of Erin Hotel.kew - history, hotels - kew (vic), prospect hill hotel, clifton hotel - kew junction, greyhound hotel, woodman inn, harp of erin hotel, kew hotel,, e s clementson pty ltd, architects - melbourne, robert mcintyre - architectkew - history, hotels - kew (vic), prospect hill hotel, clifton hotel - kew junction, greyhound hotel, woodman inn, harp of erin hotel, kew hotel,, e s clementson pty ltd, architects - melbourne, robert mcintyre - architect

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a three-part ‘Field Analysis’ / Major Assignment for RMIT Coursework by Lisa D’Acri and Simon Chambers on the History of Kew. Part 1 covers a ‘Community Area Profile’ (8 pages), Part 2 covers ‘Community Issues - The Effects of Amalgamation’ (4 pages), Part 3 covers ‘Human Service Organisation: Kew Residential Services’ (9 Pages). The research includes an analysis of demographic change over time, and summaries of interviews with residents and council officers. The file also includes the text of a talk provided by Lisa D’Acri to the Society in 1997 on Researching Kew’s History. Specific organisations covered include: Kew Cottages, St Nicholas Parents Assn. Inc.kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, kew - history, social services - kew (vic), local government amalgamations - 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-fictionCover / p1. 1994 Councillors; Corporate Management / p2. Mayor's Message / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Chief Executive's Message [The end of the City of Kew] / Malcolm Hutchinson p4. History of Kew [chronology] / p.5-7. [List of] Kew Mayors 1861-1994 / 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-fictionCome and celebrate Kew and its history [19th Kew Community Festival] / p1. Chief Executives Column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Kew Community [Festival] / p4. Festival [A glittering night of stars dinner dance] / p5. Pet care stand / p5. Kew Citizens of the year [Gwlad Wade, Dr John Colebatch] / p6. Senior Citizen's Week Health & Leisure Expo / p7. New Artist in Residence at Kew [Gulnar Mister] / p7. Diary dates / p8. New resident helps Meals on Wheels [Pat Marsden]/ p9. Council News [Dog registration; Influenza Immunisation Campaign; Help reduce teenage smoking; Worm farms for sale] / p10. Around Kew [Kew Community House; Neighbourhood Watch G99 District; Learn to manage asthma; Aid organisation requires volunteers [Plan International]; Literacy Training for volunteers; Soccer Club seeks new members; Raffle results - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Kew Youth Arts Festival! / p12.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-fictionTwo weeks of education, culture and entertainment / p1. 1993 Kew Festival Charity Ball / p1. Kew Rotary Art Show / p2. Town Crier wanted / p.2 Kew Youth Arts Festival 1993 / p3. Diary dates [February-March 1993] / p4. New mobile garbage bins and recycling crates / p5. Parking signs / p6. Former Carey student makes recording history [Thomas Hayward] / p7. Kew Main Street program / p7. Arthritis Foundation raffle winners / p7. Community Directory / p8. Meals on Wheels positions vacant / p8. Volunteers required at Kew Cottages / p8. Saturday Night Live [Kew Youth Resource Centre] / 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-fictionStrategic bicycle plan / p1. World No Tobacco Day / p1. Chief Executive's Column [New approach to rates and charges] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's Comment [New Accounting Standard for Local Government; A living history of Kew] / Cr Daryl Oldaker. Diary Dates for May/June [1992] / p4. In Brief [Volunteers - Kew Cottages & Uniting Church Lodge; Maternal and Child Care Centre Denmark Street; North Kew Tennis Club; Kew Band; Kew Senior Citizens' Club; Schizophrenia Fellowship; Kew Bowling Club; Recycling; Life Education Centre; Baptist Church] / p5. St George's Hospital Redevelopment Plan / p6. Kindergarten enrolments / p6. What is a Neighbourhood House? / p6. Planning for optimum community health, municipal public health plans [Schizophrenia; Reading mobility] / p7. Trees v Power Lines / p8. Weed control / p8. 90th Birthday Trinity Grammar / New swimming pool for Carey Grammar / 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-fictionSponsors sought for Track Players / p1-2. Dates for June / p2. Peel Street birthday [Peel Street Maternal and Child Health Centre] / p2. Notices [Annual Bazaar] / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto p3. Garden pride [Kew Garden Club at Henry Pride Centre] / p3. Young can learn defensive driving free / p3. Students played to wide acclaim [Carey Musical Theatre Company] / p4. Mammacheck [breast cancer screening] / p4. [Kew] Library corner [family history] / p4. 'Boyfriend" auditions [Phoenix Music Club] / p4. Open day success [Trinity Grammar] / p4. Gala concert [Methodist Ladies' College] / p5. Council supports National Trust / p6. Tennis coaching / p6. Celebration for St George's Midwives / p6. [Kew] Philharmonic [Society] concert / p6. Arbor Week planting / p7. Active at any age [Feldenkrais Method at Kew Senior Citizens] / p6. Jobs hunt [Trinity Grammar School, Duke of Edinburgh Award] / p7. Can you help Shirley? [Kew Cottages, Meals on Wheels] / p7. Child accident prevention / p7. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Boroondara Bushwalkers / p8. Letters to the editor [Alexandra Gardens] / p8. Keeping your informed [Kew Citizens Advice Bureau] / 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-fictionPaper collections / p1. Community Assistance Grants / 1. Stop Press [Community Services Department, Planning and Development Department] / p1. Dates for November / p2. Residential policies review / p2. Cotham/Glenferrie traffic plans / p2. Christmas cards / p2. And more Christmas cards / p2. History tapestry nears completion [bicentennial project, Kew Historical Society] / p2. Commentary / Cr Michael Montalto [Council finances] / p3. Municipal Offices temporarily relocate [asbestos] / p3. Osteoporosis apparatus installed at St George's [Hospital] / p4. Camberwell joins holiday program [Teenage Holiday Program] / p3. Notices / p4. Early parenting / p4. Roadworks for Kew / p4. Where are you Clark Kent? [Interchange Inner East] / p5. Bushwalkers clean up [Studley Park] / p5. [St George's] Hospital signs first health agreement / p5. [Royal Women's] Hospital honours work of Kew women / p6. Council waste disposal costs up 30% / p6. Merri Yarra [Municipal Protection] Committee disbands / p6. Keeping you informed [Citizens' Advice Bureaux] / p7. Overdevelopment review put on hold / p7. Kew's Parks - Is there room for improvement / p7. [Woodlands Avenue] Playgroup enrolments open / p7. Neighbourhood Watch / p8. Bowls at East Kew [Kew East Bowling Club] / p8. [Kew Bowling Club] / p8. Kew brothers rowed for gold [Bradley Kinninmonth, Eugene Kinninmonth] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

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 From Above [aerial photography] / Robert Baker p1. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew From Above, Model Kew Kitchen of the 1920s]; Quarterly book sale; New members; Past meetings; Recognition for Dorothy Benyei [archivist]; Future meetings; Tribute [Millicent Lindsay] / p3. National Bank of Australasia 'Signature Books' / Robert Baker p4 The Salvation Army in Kew / p5. Uncovering a hidden house ['Mount Eri', 9 Highbury Grove] / Robert Baker p5. Council Family Hotel / Robert Baker p6-7 New acquisitions / Robert Baker p7. 'Coonoor', 85 Studley Park Road / Kerry Fairbank p8-10. News from the past [150-years ago, 100-years ago]/ p10. Support Kew's History / p11. Ordsall-Southesk / Robert Baker / p12kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals