Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderDorothy (1926-) and Dr. Laszlo Benyei (1920-2006) became members of the Kew Historical Society in 1980. Laszlo and Dorothy were both key members of the Management Committee of the Society, Dorothy performing the role of Society Archivist 1983-2013. During this period she was to be a Founding Member of the Friends of Villa Alba, was active in raising funds for Hamer Court and the main organiser of the Historical Society’s contributions to the Bicentennial on 1988. The archive file contains correspondence, biographical material, newspaper articles/clippings, and printed ephemera.dorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivistsdorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivists

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information on the Dakin family of Kew, whose sons attended Trinity Grammar School. Jane Carolan, the archivist of Trinity Grammar School, compiled the research notes. The information in the file relates to Arthur William Dakin and Frances E Dakin. Jane Carolan’s research covers the period 1904-1950. Robert Baker used the notes to develop a newsletter article on the Kew High School trophy won by Arthur Dakin. [Arthur Dakin was later a member of the Ross River Rescue Mission of 1917.]arthur dakin, kew high school, trinity grammar school, ross river rescue mission, frances dakinarthur dakin, kew high school, trinity grammar school, ross river rescue mission, frances dakin

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

Kew Historical SocietySince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file containing information about cast iron lamp pillars (posts). Included are copies of the KHS archivist's reply to an inquiry regarding the location of decorative civic light pillars in Kew (2013). These lamps were previously located in the Dorothy Rogers Reserve, and in the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Garden. The lamps in 2013 were stored at the Kew Depot for restoration. Photos of the pillars can be seen in a number of historical photos of High Street, Kew.public utilities -- kew (vic.), street lighting -- history --- kew (vic.)public utilities -- kew (vic.), street lighting -- history --- kew (vic.)