Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Scouting in Kew began back in 1909, with the establishment of the first Scouting group (1st Kew). Overtime, many different Scout groups were formed, up to seventeen, with strong participation in the community. This included competitions, camping trips, festivals, and philanthropic activities. The many groups that once existed has now, in 1015, been reduced to two, that is 1st and 4th Kew. Kew and Kew East troops consist of Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. The file includes: A personal recollection of one John Hood of his time at 4th Kew, a program for the 1963 Queen’s Scout Celebration Dinner, an article of a recollection of Alan Attwood’s time at 4th Kew, many newspaper articles regarding the visit of orphans from Chernobyl, a history of scouting in Kew, a history of the 4th Kew Scout group, and three issues of the ‘Kookaburra’, a self-published magazine from 1st Kew Scout Group. The KHS archive also holds separate and extensive records of Scout groups including photographs, publications, manuscripts, and realia.scoutings – kew (vic.), 1st kew scouts – kew (vic.), 4th kew scouts – kew (vic.)scoutings – kew (vic.), 1st kew scouts – kew (vic.), 4th kew scouts – 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-fictionKew enters bicycle friendly awards / p1. Carols by Candlelight / p1. Kew Business Co-ordinator / p1. Chief Executive's Column [New State Government Deficit Levy; Changes to Kew's Corporate Structure] / Malcolm Hutchinson pp2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Roger Streeton p.3. Diary Dates [November - December 1992] / p4. New Chapel for Trinity Grammar / p5. HIB Vaccination now available / p5. In Brief [Tennis anyone; 1993 Kinder enrolments; Kew Council School Holiday Program; Kew Band wins State award; Victorian Blind Cricket Association] p6. Snakes in Kew / p7. [4th] Kew Scouts looking good / p7. Rubella warning / p8. Town Crier wanted / p8. Area 6 Traffic Management Committee [area bounded by Cotham Rd, High St, Harp Rd, Burke rd] / 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-fictionGarden Party for Kew / p1. Calling landscape architects / p1. Dates for May p2. New production of 'Ten Times Tables' [The Hartwell Players] / p2. Scouts in Kew [4th Kew Scouts] / p2. Community education / p2. Commentary / Cr Jim Tutt [Prue Leggoe (Sibree), Jan Wade] / p3. Rates reminder / p3. Ron retires after 19 years with Kew [Ron Cook, Kew By-Laws officer] / p3. News from Kew Bicentennial Committee / p4. Notices / p4. Kew's only Bingo game / p4. Neighbourhood Watch / p4. Do you play scrabble / p4. Immunisation date for Kew / p4. Happy Easter from local bakery / p5. Kew Cottages wins Advance Australia award / p5. New [Kew Council] Ward names [Prospect, Sackville, Studley Park, Willsmere] p5. Kew Community House / Judy Price p6. Annoyed by noise? / p6. Top honours to Kew [Citizens'] Band / p6. Training sessions for voluntary literacy tutors / p6. Cast wanted [Viola Musical Comedy Society] / p6. Historical horse trough and hitching post restored / p7. History making service club [Kew Lioness Club] / p7. Mothers matter to [Kew Nursing Mothers] / p8. [Citizens' Ceremonies - Citizens Advice Bureau] / p8. Interested in 'Jack High' [Kew Bowling Club] / p8. Footy News [Kew Football Club] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionHave you an hour to spare? [Meals on Wheels; Kew Community Bus] / p1. Kew Library extended opening hours / p1. Apology [Citizens Advice Bureau] / p1. Historic local church celebrates its 125th anniversary [Kew Baptist Church] / p1&3. Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Church] / p2. 65th Church anniversary [Hyde Park Methodist Chuch] / p2. What's doing in Kew for November / p2&3. Mayoral neighbourhood gathering [Cr Martin Solomons] / p3. Christmas special [East Kew Uniting Church] / p3. The [1867] Great Feast in Kew / Elizabeth Mackie p4. The Lioness Club of Kew / p4. Fete [Rossboume House School] / p4. Fourth Kew Scouts [4th Kew Scouts; Glass Creek Scout Hall] / p4. La Verna Open Day / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationArranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)The Reeve family were an early 20th century family responsible for both establishing the St. Paul’s Parish in Kew East, as well as the 4th Kew Scout Group. Immigrating from Bendigo in 1924, they played an important role in establishing social and religious activities in Kew. The file includes: A transcript of a talk given by Bill and Helen Reeve on their personal experiences in Kew, and a resignation letter from Bill Reeve from the Kew Historical Society.reeve – kew (vic.), 4th kew scouts – kew (vic.), st. paul’s – kew (vic.)reeve – kew (vic.), 4th kew scouts – kew (vic.), st. paul’s – kew (vic.)