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![Vital Connections: Melbourne and its Board of Works 1891-1991 / [by] A.E. Dingle](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5ece65f9f36c2704c4f2b67b/item-media/5ece66eef36c2704c4f2b783/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Kew Historical Society IncBook, A.E. Dingle, Vital Connections: Melbourne and its Board of Works 1891-1991, 1991
... melbourne (vic.) -- public works -- history.... -- history. melbourne (vic.) -- public works -- history. cartography ...Ringwood, Vic. : McPhee Gribble, 1991 432 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 25 cm. non-fictionmelbourne and metropolitan board of works -- history., melbourne (vic.) -- public works -- history., cartography -
Koorie Heritage TrustBook, Billot, C. P. (Cecil Philip), John Batman : the story of John Batman and the founding of Melbourne, 1979
Founder of Melbourne no biography since 1867, the manner of his death may be the reason. Documentary works from a variety of primary sources in State libraries and Public Records have assisted in this work.xiii, 330 p., 8 p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.Founder of Melbourne no biography since 1867, the manner of his death may be the reason. Documentary works from a variety of primary sources in State libraries and Public Records have assisted in this work.batman, john, 1801-1839. | victoria. port phillip bay region. settlement. batman, john, 1801-1939. biographies. | land settlement -- victoria -- port phillip bay district. | port phillip bay region (vic.) -- history. -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve, 1976
Dorothy Rogers wrote two major books on Kew's history: Lovely Old Homes of Kew (1961) and A History of Kew (1973). In addition to her published works, she was a regular contributor on issues of local history to suburban newspapers. Her archives are held in the collections of the State Library of Victoria and Kew Historical Society. Three years after her death in 1973, the Reserve was opened in her honour.Faded colour positive photograph of the opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve in 1976. The naming of the reserve honoured the contribution of the historian Dorothy Rogers, foundation member of the Society. The reserve is located on the north side of Studley Park Road just west of Kew Junction. Inscribed verso: "Members and relatives of the late Dorothy Rogers. Memorial reserve named and unveiled in her honour by (Cr Whiting Mayor) and City Manager Mr Fell 1978. In respect for her great research and service to the history of early Kew, and other places."dorothy rogers reserve, public parks -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve, 1976
Dorothy Rogers wrote two major books on Kew's history: Lovely Old Homes of Kew (1961) and A History of Kew (1973). In addition to her published works, she was a regular contributor on issues of local history to suburban newspapers. Her archives are held in the collections of the State Library of Victoria and Kew Historical Society. Three years after her death in 1973, the Reserve was opened in her honour.Faded colour positive photograph of the opening of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve in 1976. The naming of the reserve honoured the contribution of the historian Dorothy Rogers, foundation member of the Society. The reserve is located on the north side of Studley Park Road just west of Kew Junction. Inscribed verso: "Left to right: Mrs Rogers Jnr, Joy Stewart, Miss Jenkins sitting / Mrs Richardson and Mr Richardson, Brother of D. Rogers), Mayor Cr Whiting, City Manager Mr Fell, Background / KHS President Miss Hall, Mr B O'Neill KHS member, / taken during the memorial unveiling of the Dorothy Rogers Reserve"dorothy rogers reserve, public parks -- kew (vic.)
