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Self-published book by Elizabeth Mackie, member of Kew Historical Society Inc, listing and describing the 'Artists of Kew'.
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Self-published book by Elizabeth Mackie, member of Kew Historical Society Inc, listing and describing the 'Artists of Kew'.
Kew Historical Society
Since 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.
Secondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)
The City of Kew was amalgamated into the City of Boroondara in 1994. The file contains listings of mayors and councillors derived from the Boroondara Bulletin (2008-2015), a single sheet list for 2016-2020, as well as newspaper articles and profiles.
mayors -- boroondara, councillors -- boroondara, council wards -- boroondara
mayors -- boroondara, councillors -- boroondara, council wards -- boroondara
Kew Historical Society
Since 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.
Secondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)
Kew was declared a municipality in 1860, a borough in 1863, a town in 1910 and a city in 1921. The file contains records of correspondence between Kew researchers and former mayors and or their families. Another part of the file includes articles form the Progress Leader about particular councillors and mayors. The file includes the family tree of Cr John Wilkinson. Material in the file contributed to the KHS publication 'From Municipality to City: Councillors and Mayors of Kew 1860-1994'
phyllis hore, daryl oldaker, michael montalto, walter hiscock, william runting, kaye cole, jim mccrae, henry kellett
phyllis hore, daryl oldaker, michael montalto, walter hiscock, william runting, kaye cole, jim mccrae, henry kellett
Kew Historical Society
Since 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 created by researchers of the Kew Historical Society containing newspaper articles and letters to the editor about Andrew McIntosh, State Member of Parliament for Kew. This details general background about the electorate and about the reasons why Andrew McIntosh resigned from the Ministry
andrew mcintosh, kew. electorate, members of parliament -- victoria
andrew mcintosh, kew. electorate, members of parliament -- victoria
Reference, Research, Information
Secondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)
Subject file containing a range of maps from different historical periods. Some have newspaper articles with background historical information. Some are maps produced by the MMBW, Members of Parliament, Melways, and hand-drawn maps locating where buildings, people and places were formerly in evidence.
Kew Historical Society Inc
Communication - Events - Research - Collections
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No 138 MARCH 2022. Exhibitions and grants / Robert Baker p1. Office Bearers / p2. History News: acquisitions; Victorian Collections; grants & sponsors; 2022 McIntyre Lecture / p3. Madford: a former mansion in Wellington Street / Robert Baker p4. Life on the River: Macauley's Boathouse / Julie King p5. What's A Quoll? - lively and appealing squirrel-like spotted cats / Suzanne McWha p7. In March 1922 / Trove p8. A Coronation Dress: from Westminster Abbey to Kew / Suzanne McWha & Felicity Renowden p9. The Yarra Yarra Jazz Band / Brad Miles p11. Membership & Donations p12.
newsletters -- kew historical society, newsletters - historical societies, madford, john halfey, boroondara strengthening communities grants 2021-22, town hall gallery, kew court house, kew senior citizens, oral history studio, dr cliff judge, astrid judge, dolly stainer, boroondara biannual grants, 3rd kew inter patrol competition, trophies -- scouts, dorothy benyei, 2022 mcintyre lecture, katherine sheedy, way back when consulting historians, thomas mitchell, mitchell & bonneau, demolished mansions, st anthony's home for children, william siddeley, arthur septimus king, alexandra gardens, macauley's boathouse, isaac macauley, molesworth street -- kew, yarra, recreation - boating, kew canoe carnival, bill macauley, barbara macauley, tom donnet, floods, mole end - kew, merri creek, melbourne museum - specimens, carlton united breweries, studley park, eastern quolls, eric prentice anchor thake, phillip crosbie morrison, margaret hollis, fashion - 1950s, howard hollis, julian hollis, coronation -- elizabeth ii, sir edwin hardy amies, chris hillyard, noman hartnell, the yarra yarra jazz band, maurice garbutt, kew civic hall, green acres golf club, crest records
newsletters -- kew historical society, newsletters - historical societies, madford, john halfey, boroondara strengthening communities grants 2021-22, town hall gallery, kew court house, kew senior citizens, oral history studio, dr cliff judge, astrid judge, dolly stainer, boroondara biannual grants, 3rd kew inter patrol competition, trophies -- scouts, dorothy benyei, 2022 mcintyre lecture, katherine sheedy, way back when consulting historians, thomas mitchell, mitchell & bonneau, demolished mansions, st anthony's home for children, william siddeley, arthur septimus king, alexandra gardens, macauley's boathouse, isaac macauley, molesworth street -- kew, yarra, recreation - boating, kew canoe carnival, bill macauley, barbara macauley, tom donnet, floods, mole end - kew, merri creek, melbourne museum - specimens, carlton united breweries, studley park, eastern quolls, eric prentice anchor thake, phillip crosbie morrison, margaret hollis, fashion - 1950s, howard hollis, julian hollis, coronation -- elizabeth ii, sir edwin hardy amies, chris hillyard, noman hartnell, the yarra yarra jazz band, maurice garbutt, kew civic hall, green acres golf club, crest records
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
One of two faded black and white photographic proofs of a tugboat and an ocean liner in the Port of Melbourne
yarra river, tugboats, shipping, ships, port of melbourne
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
One of two faded black and white photographic proofs of a tugboat and an ocean liner in the Port of Melbourne
yarra river, tugboats, shipping, ships, port of melbourne
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry, possibly one of a number owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra. The single storey wooden ferry has a wheel that is motor driven. The popularity of ferry services is indicated by the number of passengers on board.
ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of the Morell Bridge (formerly the Anderson Street Bridge) across the Yarra River near the Botanical Gardens. Princess Bridge can be seen through the arches of the Morell Bridge. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, transport, bridges -- yarra river, morell bridge, anderson street bridge, yarra river
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. The subject of the photograph is a Hicks Bros ferry, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of a men attempting to install an engine in a Hicks Bros launch (tourist ferry). The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, motor launches, ferries, hicks bros, boat engines
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. The subject of the photograph is a Hicks Bros ferry, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of a men attempting to install an engine in a Hicks Bros launch (tourist ferry). The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, motor launches, ferries, hicks bros, boat engines
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic proof of worker of a ferry service, steering a ferry on the Yarra River. He wears a captain's peaked hat and a coat.
ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry, possibly one of a number owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra. The single storey wooden ferry has a wheel that is motor driven. The popularity of ferry services is indicated by the number of passengers on board.
ferries, motor launches, yarra river, studley park, princess walk, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra at Princess Walk. The ferry has signage confirming the company (Hicks Bros Launches) and the destinations (Studley Park, Hawthorn Tea Rooms). A man, probably Robert Atchison, co-owner of the ferry service, in a captain's hat is selling tickets. Above the roof line of the ferry can be seen the boat houses on the opposite bank.
ferries, motor launches, yarra river, maribyrnong river, studley park, princess walk, riverview tea gardens, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. The subject of the photograph is a Hicks Bros ferry, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park.
Very faded and degraded photograph of a group of men walking down pathways on the bank of a river in Melbourne. The location may be the Hawthorn Tea Rooms. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, tourism
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. The subject of the photograph is a Hicks Bros ferry, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of a worker or employee standing on an engine as it is being lifted towards a Hicks Bros launch (tourist ferry) which is docked in an unidentified location. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, motor launches, ferries, hicks bros, boat engines
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of an unidentified boy, standing on a hillside, and holding a camera. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, photography
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
Evocative, faded black and white photographic positive proof of a ship in the Port of Melbourne. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
melbourne, transport, shipping, port of melbourne
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
Evocative, faded black and white photographic positive proof of a tugboat, ocean liner and docks in the Port of Melbourne. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
tugboats, melbourne, yarra river, transport, shipping, maribyrnong river
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic positive proof of a moto launch (tourist ferry) at Princess Walk. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.
tugboats, melbourne, motor launches, ferries, hawthorn tea rooms, hicks bros launches, princess walk, yarra river, tourism, transport
This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs.
Faded black and white photographic proof of a tugboat, moored in the Port of Melbourne. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s
port of melbourne, tugboats, shipping
Commercially-operated boat tours on the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers in Melbourne were a major tourist attraction, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. A number of companies ran ferries and motor-launches to locations such as the Riverview Tea Gardens (1909-1947) at Ascot Vale, and the Hawthorn Tea Gardens on the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. One of the families which ran these services was Hicks Bros, which from circa 1921 operated a ferry service from Princess Walk (Melbourne) to Studley Park. This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. In 1953, the owner of Hicks Bros was involved in an inquest into the drowning of a Ukrainian tourist on a ferry operated by Melbourne Ferries, a rival firm. In published reports of the inquest, reference is made to a number of photographs taken by Robert Irvine Atchison, part-owner of Hicks Bros. As the reverse of the photographs indicates copyright is held by the State of Victoria, the collection may have derived from that year.
Historically significant and rare image of one of the major tour boat services which operated on the Yarra River.
Faded black and white photographic proof of a ferry owned by Hicks Bros on the River Yarra at Princess Walk. Two employees stand beside the first of a number of wooden ferries. On the south side of the river, there are the pavilions of a number of boat clubs.
ferries, motor launches, yarra river, maribyrnong river, studley park, princess walk, riverview tea gardens, hawthorn tea gardens, tourism - melbourne (vic.), hicks bros, hicks bros launches
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The blurred photograph shows Council-owned vehicles used for road construction and council workers.
city of kew, public works, tom bentley, road works
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The photograph shows a Council-owned steamroller used for road construction.
city of kew, public works, tom bentley, road works, steamrollers
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The photograph shows a Council-owned front end loader and a Council trailer.
city of kew, public works, tom bentley
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The photograph shows a Council vehicles shifting soil.
city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, road works
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The photograph shows two Council vehicles.
city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, road works
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.
city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of public works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The palm tree on the back of the Council vehicle was believed to have been taken by Council from Tara Hall and relocated to the Alexandra Gardens.
city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, tara hall
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.
Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960).
city of kew, public works, road-making, studley park road, tom bentley
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