The Kew Historical Society was founded in 1958, and is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in Melbourne. For over 65 years, the Society has worked with local government and other organisations within Kew to stimulate interest in our history and heritage. The Society is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV), the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) and the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS), It co-operates with other historical societies and groups across the City of Boroondara through the Boroondara Historical Societies Association.
The Society acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our premises are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.
McINTYRE LECTURE
MENZIES AUSTRALIA: 60 YEARS ON
Dr Zachary Gorman
Our guest speaker, Dr Zachary Gorman, The lecture will draw on insights from the groundbreaking four volume history of the Menzies era Gorman he edited & directed. He will talk about the man, his era and enduring impact, with the benefit of five years of meticulous research. He will also explore Sir Robert’s connections to Kew. Dr Gorman is the Historian and Research Manager of the Robert Menzies Institute at the University of Melbourne.
Wednesday 11 March at 7.30 for 8pm
‘Just Theatre’, Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew
Tickets available at the door $20
BOOK SALES
Members and friends are advised that due to the refurbishment of the Kew Library in 2026, that there will be no future book sales. We wish to publicly thank all our members who have devoted a great deal of time over many years to making previous book sales such a success.
