Archive File - Grip of Time

From the Collection of Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew Victoria

Description: Archive file containing both primary and secondary sources relating to the sculpture by Peter Schipperheyn (b.1955) - Grip of Time (1979) - installed on the north wall of the Kew Town Hall (now the Kew Library) in 1983. Mrs Laurel Abercrombie, a Kew resident, donated the sculpture to the City of Kew in 1982, and it formed part of the ‘municipal collection’ of the former City of Kew (now City of Boroondara). A note in the file records that prior to its installation on its current site; it was attached to a brick wall at the side of Abercrombie Galleries, Johnson Street, Collingwood. It was restored by the sculptor c.1996. The file contains two colour photographs of the sculpture and newspaper articles recording controversy at the time of its installation. The file also contains correspondence between the Society and the City of Boroondara relating to the plaque that was beside the sculpture.
Size: A4 Vertical File
Object Registration: 2017.0453
Keywords: kew historical society - archives, kew library, kew civic hall, kew town hall, grip of time, peter schipperheyn (1955-), artworks - kew (vic), city of kew - municipal collection
Historical information: 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. Typically files will contain primary and secondary sources.
When Made: 1982-2001
Last updated: 28 Nov 2018 at 8:51PM

Archive File - Institute of Early Childhood Development [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive file containing a copy of the publication ‘Diamond Jubilee Institute of Early Childhood Development’, which includes a chronology and a brief history. Reproductions of early photographs of Mooroolbeek are included in the publication. The publication included research by Rosemary Bopreham and photographs by Gavin Fry. In the archive file are three invitations to graduation ceremonies issued in 1952 and 1953, donated by Mrs C.S. Dickins.

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Archive File - Indigenous Heritage [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

File containing a number of publications, correspondence and newspaper articles/clippings relating to Indigenous heritage in Boroondara. The first major report in the file is ‘An Indigenous Heritage Study’ by Terra Culture in two volumes (City of Boroondara, 2002). An annotation on Volume 2 records that new legislation rendered information in volume 2 incorrect. The file also includes a draft copy of ‘Recognising Indigenous Culture and Heritage Policy 2009-2013’ and ‘Boroondara Connections: Stories of Aboriginal Connection by Residents of Boroondara (ANTaR Boroondara, 2008).

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Archive File - Independent Order of Rechabites [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive file containing correspondence relating to the centenary in 1982 of the Independent Order of Rechabites (I.O.R,) Star of Kew Tent No. 260 (1882). The file includes a 2-page history of the Tent and two copies of a pamphlet produced for a centenary function in 1982. [The Society also has a number of other items relating to the Rechabites that are listed separately on Victorian Collections.]

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Archive File - HUSTON, Betty

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive file containing a three page typed monograph by Betty Huston entitled: ‘My early memories of Kew’. In addition to descriptions of houses and family members the document also lists her friends at Ruyton Girls School.

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Archive File - Human Services [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive file containing a three-part ‘Field Analysis’ / Major Assignment for RMIT Coursework by Lisa D’Acri and Simon Chambers on the History of Kew. Part 1 covers a ‘Community Area Profile’ (8 pages), Part 2 covers ‘Community Issues - The Effects of Amalgamation’ (4 pages), Part 3 covers ‘Human Service Organisation: Kew Residential Services’ (9 Pages). The research includes an analysis of demographic change over time, and summaries of interviews with residents and council officers. The file also includes the text of a talk provided by Lisa D’Acri to the Society in 1997 on Researching Kew’s History. Specific organisations covered include: Kew Cottages, St Nicholas Parents Assn. Inc.

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Archive File - HUGHES, W M ‘Billy’

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive file containing three photocopied articles, dating from 1950, which formed part of a series written by his chauffer.

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Archive File - HOWARD family

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

The file contains a single 3-page document donated by Mr A Atkyns containing his research on the Howard family of United Kingdom and Australia. The main point of interest in the file is the references to Frederick William Howard who was an early landowner in Studley Park, in Kew. The file also lists the marriages of Howard children into other families such as the Cussens. The file includes a brief family tree.

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Archive File - Houses [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Assorted printed materials, some published, such as: ‘What House is That? A guide to Victorian housing’ (Heritage Victoria, 2004), and guidelines for researching the history of a house (Fact Sheet, City of Boroondara). There is an article from the Progress Press about the demolition of Ellesmore, 80 Princess Street in 1977 (the article includes photographs of the demolition), Elizabeth Mackie’s notes on Myrtle Hill, and an article on the restoration of Mynda, Molesworth Street that was published in the Trust News (1987). Mrs Sewell of Stawell Street wrote handwritten notes/recollections about Cradley in Studley Park Road in 1981. In the photocopy about Ellesmore, there is also a separate article on the proposed replacement of the Walmer Street Bridge. There is also correspondence and an article on Stanhope on the corner of Burke and Cotham Roads. The file includes general real estate information and data.

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Archive File - Household Lists & Accounts [Kew et al]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Two miscellaneous sets of documents. One is an auction catalogue of the contents of Lauriston, 7 Laura Street, Moonee Ponds, by Graham & Harper (1923). The second includes items relating to 60 Normanby Road, owned by Mr Walter Joseph Martin (amongst others), and includes a copy of a Certificate of Title (including owners between 1923-80), insurance papers (1926, 1935-6), MMBW rates (1933, 1934) Council Rate Notices (1933, 1935), and mortgage payments (1928, 1929, 1933).

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Archive File - 'Houghton', Princess Street [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Small archival file which includes histories of the weatherboard house, Houghton (erected 1853, now demolished), which once stood in Princess Street near Ivy Grange. The file includes a typescript of the chapter on Houghton by Dorothy Rogers published in ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1960) and an undated document written by Louisa Hamilton which provides some information about the early history of Houghton but also records the development behind Houghton of 14 self-contained units for war widows. A Vasey newsletter (Circular No.144, August 1984) includes a quote from 1960 relating to the opening of the flats by Hon Hugh Robertson, Minister for Social Services. (Note that the KHS photo collection includes many photos of Houghton that predate the redevelopment)

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Archive File - Hotels [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archive files devoted to each hotel in Kew, including the Woodman Inn, Clifton Hotel, Greyhound Hotel, Princess Hotel, Harp of Erin, Kew Hotel, and the Council Family Hotel. Each file includes correspondence, histories, etc. The general section of the archive file includes a copy of McWilliam, Gwen, ‘Hotels, Vineyards and Licenses in Boroondara & neighbourhood in the Nineteenth Century (revised 1998) [21 pages]. The earliest original document is an original bound contract with costings, provided by E S Clementson Pty Ltd (1956) to Robert H McIntyre & Associates for rebuilding the Harp of Erin Hotel.

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Archive File - Horse Trough & Hitching Post [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Correspondence and published articles relating to the horse trough and hitching post outside the gates of the Boroondara General Cemetery. The earliest item of correspondence is a typed and signed letter from the historian Dorothy Rogers to Mrs West, Secretary of the Kew Historical Society, dated 13 Feb 1966. It relates to transport, including horse trams that travelled through Kew. Another letter from B F Bade in 1986 identifies the hitching post as having been once located outside the old Kew Town Hall in Walpole Street, and dating from 1907. The latter was acquired in 1987 and installed in 1988 during the Bicentennial. The horse trough was originally located on this site and restored in 1988.

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Archive File - Holy Trinity Church [Kew]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

A large archive file containing original primary sources and a range of secondary sources including published and unpublished histories of the church or its parts. The earliest item is a Sunday School Association Certificate issued to Amy Gregg in 1899. Publications by the Church include ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew Jubilee Souvenir 1863-1913’ (1913) [which includes a chronicle of events], ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew 70 Years 1863-1933), ‘Holy Trinity Church Kew Restoration and Continuity of Worship - Stewardship Review’ (1974), ‘Centenary Holy Trinity Church of England Kew’ (1963), ‘150th Anniversary of the First Service in this Building March 5, 1863’ (2013). Other published histories include two copies of: McFarlane, G., Memories in Glass: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew. The file also includes unpublished monographs about the church (Mavis Rolley, 1980). The file also includes various leaflets and orders of service.

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Archive File - HOLT Family

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Photocopies of handwritten and or typed research by Mavis Rolley relating to the Holt family, including William Holt and his and sons William and John, as well as various descendants. William Holt and his son John started the Sandhill Nursery in Cotham Road, Kew. William Jnr started the Sandhill Forge in Cotham Road.

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Archive File - HOLT, Dame Zara

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Part 2 of a newspaper article, written by Dame Zara Holt, published in the Herald Sun in 1968. The article records aspects of her upbringing in 17 Ridgeway Avenue and at school at Ruyton.

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Archive File - HODDLE Survey

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Photocopied correspondence and maps (surveys) relating to surveys ordered by Robert Hoddle, Government Surveyor. Authors of letters and information include Gwen McWilliam and Jack Hackett. Much of the correspondence relates to the site of the ‘Hoddle Tree’, currently located in the Kew Golf Course. Jack Hackett’s original map is contained in the map drawers in the Society’s archive.

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Archive File - History of Kew

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Miscellaneous newspapers and newspapers articles clippings from the last third of the 20th Century and from the first decade of the 21st Century on aspects of Kew’s history. The file contains a copy of the souvenir issue of Progress Press celebrating Kew’s 125th anniversary.

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Archive File - Histories of Kew

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

An archive file containing short general histories of Kew, or geographic parts thereof, and timelines compiled by various individuals, some of who were members of the Kew Historical Society. Authors of content include Isaac Selby, Dorothy Rogers, Dione McIntyre and Graeme Lindsay. Other authors are not identified. Some of these histories were used on annual bus trips of the suburb during the Kew Festival. Notes on specific aspects of Kew’s history relate to early exploration, settlement in Cotham Road, the influence of the environment, northern and eastern Kew and Studley Park. The majority of these monographs remain unpublished texts. The file also contains summaries and or transcripts of talks given to the Society by Geoff Clarke (1975) and Allan Wakefield about their recollections of Kew’s history.

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Archive File - Historic Buildings Register (Kew)

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Small archive file of correspondence between representatives of the University of Melbourne, the Council of Adult Education, and Kew Historical Society relating to buildings and parks in Kew, some of which at that time were listed on the Register of the National Estate. The file includes a list of buildings and very brief handwritten summaries of each.

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Archive File - Heritage Studies [Kew & Boroondara]

Kew Historical Society Inc, Kew

Archival file containing correspondence, reports, newspaper articles/clippings, a City of Boroondara Heritage Action Plan (2012) relating to heritage in Kew, Victoria. The earliest item dates from 1964, and is a letter from W. D. Birrell, Town Clerk to the Secretary of the Historical Society. The file also includes a National Trust of Victoria listing of classified buildings as of 1981. The most interesting documents in the file are the City of Kew Heritage Advice Note 1-4, compiled in 1991 and which provides advice on Protecting Heritage through Planning, Victorian Buildings, Edwardian Buildings, and 1930s-1940s houses. The latter would benefit from digitisation and publication.

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Significance

The file provides evidence of early heritage activities in the City of Kew in relation to statewide and national heritage initiatives.

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