Historical information

Laying of foundation stone of Kew Civic Hall, Cotham Road, Kew. The foundation stone was laid by the Mayor, Cr F.E. O'Brien, on 1 June 1959. Hall designed by Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett Pty. Ltd., builders H.F. Yuncken Pty. Ltd. — both named on stone. Town Clerk: W.D. Birrell. City Engineer: J.F. Maughan. Hall opened by Premier Hon H.E. Bolte 23 April 1960.
Subject/keywords: Kew Civic Hall, Cotham Road, Foundation stones, Cr F.E. O'Brien, Mayor of Kew, Leith & Bartlett, H.F. Yuncken

Physical description

Colourised photograph of Mayor Cr Frank O'Brien, with black foundation stone. Stone inscribed: CITY OF KEW / THIS FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY / COUNCILLOR F.E. O'BRIEN LL.B., J.P. / MAYOR OF KEW / 1ST JUNE 1959 / COUNCILLORS, with lists for Central, College, North, Studley Park and Prospect Wards, Town Clerk, City Engineer, Architects and Builders.