Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Bowling Clubs, 1958

Archive (collection) - Subject Files, Kew Historical Society, 1958-present

Provenance

Various parties

Purpose/Function

Reference, Research, Information

Arrangement

KHS Order

Content

Subject file containing correspondence relating to the former Studley Park Bowling Club in Barry Street, Kew and its relocation to Yarra Bend Park. The file includes a photocopy of the letter by Nigel Lewis to the City of Kew, describing the historic importance of the Club (established c.1903) and the necessity of moving it before demolition. The file has information relating to the pavilion’s move and restoration as an art centre. [ KHS also holds the complete archives of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club (1904-98), the Kew Bowling Club (1880-1998) and the Kew Heights Sports Club (1998-2012). These are separate archives in Provenance Order].

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