The season of events for 2007 is now complete.
Thanks to everyone who has supported our programme
of events, performers and audience alike.
There have been some great times.
The fundraising continues.
There will be a major fundraising event in April 2008.
More details in the New Year.
Meanwhile donations are still urgently needed.
The building is now closed for maintenance, and some new
work is to be carried out in January 2008.

PAST EVENTS

	OCTOBER 2007
Friday 12th October & Saturday 13th October 8pm	SAVOY OPERA COMPANY www.savoyoperacompany.com "Trial by Jury" and highlights from Ruddigore see photos at 24 November listing and on FaceBook for a short time http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=16841&l=8a232&id=664111790 8minute video clip http://www.youtube.com/v/LsbxhlKfLTc
	NOVEMBER 2007
Saturday 24th November 8pm	SAVOY OPERA COMPANY www.savoyoperacompany.com Gilbert, Sullivan & Carte A musical feast about the partnership of three of the most famous and influential people in the history of British Theatre. 8minute video clip http://www.youtube.com/v/LsbxhlKfLTc   Photos taken in October Savoy Opera event by Tony Michael www.tonymichael.com.au
	DECEMBER 2007
Saturday 1st December 3 pm and again at 8 pm	FINALIST - NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHT COMPETITION 2007 THE VISIT by Alison Knight Directed by Denise Kuchmar A family hosts a golden wedding anniversary with those …… relatives and some scramble for relief from catastrophe in the punchbowl. CLIMATE CONTROL by Neil Anderson Directed by Bruce Cochrane As the prolonged drought takes its toll an incredible story emerges of blame, cover up and manipulation. SHARING by Kathleen Harper Directed by Bruce Cochrane When four young housemates need to find a fifth person to share their chaos it's a challenge to maintain sanity. A STRANGE AFFAIR by Alek Hillas Directed by Shelley Dunlop An art gallery hits a financial brick wall and the way around it might be to call in the con men. But who are the good guys? Tickets: Thurs to Sat: $15.00 Concession $10.00 Post cheque payable to Camberwell Youth Theatre PO Box 108 Burwood Vic 3125 Phone: 9809 1546 Email: playwrightcompetition2007@hotmail.com
Sunday 2nd December 2 pm and again at 3.30 pm	COURT HOUSE MYSTERY TOURS The Kew Court House and historic Police Station unlocks its Doors $5 Assemble at the Police Station Forecourt ten minutes prior Enq. Margaret Robinson 9853 2539. (message) Wendy Baden-Powell 9836 3558
Saturday December 8th 8pm	MELBOURNE SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB BAND Christmas in the Court House $20.00, Conc.$18.00 Leader Judy Turner's 20 piece Fiddle Club Band was formed by her in 1995. Her members are aged from 5 to 95 years old and play violins, violas, harp, guitar, accordion and piano. They will play stirring Scottish melodies and recite Scottish tales. with Special XMAS BAGPIPES! Enq. Robin Kelly 0407 548 116 or Ph: 9836 6589 (message) Photos taken by Athalie Brooks Sunday 9th December 2 pm AN AFTERNOON WITH YOUNG PERFORMERS FROM BOROONDARA AND SURROUNDS by Camberwell Youth Theatre and in association with KEW COURT HOUSE ARTS ASSOCIATION Tixs at the door $5/$10 Join us for a mixture of young songwriters, vocals from FAME, short comedy sketches, symphonic/brass bands, piano soloists and group instrumentalists and a new work from the National Playwright Competition 2007 and more! Enquiries: 9809 1546 or email: kewcourthousearts@hotmail.com

All proceeds to the Restoration Appeal – Enquiries kewcourthousearts@hotmail.com

KEW COURT HOUSE ARTS ASSOCIATION INC.
Ass. Incorp. Act 1981- Reg No. A0049392S

In conjunction with the KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. Est.1958

A FUTURE HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The CITY of BOROONDARA has purchased the Former Kew Police Station and Court House from the State Government, and we need to raise the $2.1 million needed to restore and refurbish the buildings.

The KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. has undertaken to organize the KEW COURT HOUSE RESTORATION APPEAL to raise this money with the support of the COUNCIL of the CITY of BOROONDARA, and the local community.

These “MYSTERY WALKS”, initiated by the newly-formed KEW COURT HOUSE ARTS ASSOCIATION INC. are a part of this fund-raising effort. They also provide an opportunity to view the interior of the buildings in their present state.

The Court House is a unique part of this nationally acclaimed group of buildings. It promises a great future as a home for the Performing Arts and hopefully will become the nucleus of the future Arts Complex.

Please give generously to the Appeal and enable us to make the dream a reality.

All enquiries: KEW COURT HOUSE RESTORATION APPEAL
C/- KEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.
P.O. Box 175 KEW Vic 3101 tel: 9852 7620

SOME HISTORY

THE KEW MERCURY, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1888

NEW PUBLIC OFFICES AT KEW

The most conspicuous pile of buildings in the business
portion of Kew at the present time is the handsome structure
now approaching completion, which the Government have
erected as a post and telegraph office, court-house and police
quarters. The style of architecture is that known as St. Ann’s,
the outer walls being finished with red brick with black poin-
ting, alternated with columns, and other ornamental cement
work, picked out and coloured to resemble Portland stone.
The chimney stacks are certainly unique of their kind, and are
most elaborately finished.The roof is blue slate with grey bands,
and the ridge is surmounted with terra cotta cresting. There are
also panels of terra cotta above each window, and the same
material is introduced in various other positions. An iron palisade
on a cut stone base surrounds the building, and the tout ensemble
will be very imposing when the hoarding is removed.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

1888 “The fine block of buildings erected in 1888 at a cost of
10,000 pounds. The Post Office facing the junction of
Bulleen Road (now High Street) and Cotham Roads.
The Court House opposite Walpole Street with the
Police Station adjoining.
- F.G.A. Barnard “Jubilee History of Kew”, 1910.

1971 Court House closed. Final case heard.

1989 Post Office relocated to 276 High Street Kew. Building sold.

2004 Police Station closed.
Court House and Police Station have remained vacant.