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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Veco Australia, 1965 c
Also a second colour postcard taken in same church 04564.1 10 x 15 cm John Sands Printer Robin Smith Photographer donor P and S CameronColour photograph of interior depicting sanctuary area portraying main altar and two smaller side altars. Murals depicting angelic forms and religious symbols on walls and ceiling. Pews shown in foreground St Marys Church Bairnsdale Victoriachurches -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital photograph, Black and white, c. 1960
large b/w rectangular photograph of the altar and benches of Rotterdam's mission chapel in landscape formathand-written inscription on back: "The Mission to Seamen chapel at Rotterdam". Manufacturer's stamp: "andre wery / photograaf / dreef 134 / rotterdam-tel. 74453"rotterdam, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, netherlands, dutch, overseas missions -
Hamilton Pastoral Museum
Altar Plaque, 1861 approx
Part of Church furniture, when Church was closed in 1966. Part of Church tradition in use in Church 1861 1966Large Painted Glass plaque , wooden framed. Hangs above the altar in St. Luke's Church."God Is Love" Cross with Crownlutheran church, altar decoration -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Black and White, Messines Maitre Autel (altar), c1917
WW1 Australian soldier Holmes Famiiy memento.Black and white postcard sowing the interior of a church at Messines, France. A large altar dominated the image. chatham-holmes family collection, messines, church, altar, postcard -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Rose Series, 1950 c
Black and white postcard of interior of St Mary's church looking towards the altar Bairnsdale Victoriawaterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO BUILDINGS & CHURCHES, Aug 1960
Slide. Bendigo Buildings & Churches. The interior of a church with long wooden pews an altar and large photo on the wall.slide, bendigo, bendigo buildings & churches., bendigo buildings & churches. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Sacred Heart Church Tatura, C1892
1st Catholic church in Tatura c1888, demolished 1912. Replaced by Sacred Heart Church (still standing). Copy of original which is in hands of donor/owner.Black and white photograph of interior of Sacred Heart Church Tatura, showing altar, pews and two statues.on back: Inside 1st Catholic Churchsacred heart church 1892, catholic church tatura -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, Rose Stereograph, The Chapel, Mission To Seamen, Port Melbourne, Vic, c. 1937
This postcard is part of a series by Rose Stereograph and likely to be sold in the Mission to be used by seafarers.Black and white postcard depicting the inside of the chapel in the 1937 Port Melbourne Mission with pews, reed organ and altar.Written in blue ink by David Conolly: "Faded, which spoils it. Also it's bigger than in this picture."chairs, george v memorial institute, port melbourne, seamen's mission, reed organ, harry norris, st andrews chapel, altar, furnishing, marketing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CHINESE JOSS HOUSE
Postcard, color. Image shows interior of Joss House, Bendigo. Altar with artefacts, including lamp, incense sticks.Rose Series Colorview No 835, Copyrightbendigo, buildings, chinese joss house, bendigo, chinese joss house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1980s
From a group of 15 photographs of interior of Holy Trinity church, probably 1980s or 90s: View toward altarreligion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sanctuary, St Joseph's Catholic Shurch, Port Melbourne, 1960s
B&W photo of the Sanctuary of St Joseph's Catholic Church in the early 1960s before the altar rails were removed.religion - roman catholic church (st josephs) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, Jim Hillis, c. 1996
Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Photo of interior, view to altar, east -- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, St Peter's catholic church Daylesford 150 anniversary, 2015
Digital images of a priest during the 150th anniversary mass at St Peter's Dayelsford. The stunning altar decorations are visible in the photorgraphs.victoria, 150, anniversary, heritage, celebration, daylesford, people, crowd, community, swiss italian, catholic, church, st peter's, mass, interior, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, priest, celebrant, stencils, altar decorations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: INTERIOR OF LONG GULLY METHODIST CHURCH
Copy of a black and white photo of the interior of the Long Gully Methodist Church, decorated for the annual harvest thanksgiving service. The photo shows produce in front of the altar and sheaves of oats/wheat hanging from above the altar. There is also a chandelier, roof support poles, and pews in the photo. A large pipe organ is behind the chandelier.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - interior of long gully methodist church, vahland and getzschmann, annual harvest thanksgiving service, bendigo historical society, a crossley, bendigo advertiser 9/2/01 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. View of interior of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Portland, looking directly down aisle to altarFront: 'Interior St. Stephen's Anglican Church Portland 38.' White print, bottom edge of photo -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Main altar, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1980s
From a group of 15 photographs of interior of Holy Trinity church, probably 1980s or 90s: Main altar with item 1108 above itreligion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Stained glass window, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, Jim Hillis, 1996
Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window above altar, from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, LJ Gervasoni, catholic church murtoa 00032, August 2011
Digital image of the interior of the Catholic Church at Murtoa. Image is taken from the choir loft and shows the altar, seating and roof detailcatholic church choir loft -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Altar Cloth, 1986
This altar cloth is representative of ecclesiastical linen in use in the early to mid-20th century. It is decorated with the Mariner's Cross symbol, connecting it to the history of the early Christian church. The cover for the cloth shows the respect the maker had for the cloth and what it stands for. The Mariner's Cross symbol also makes it appropriate as an altar cloth for the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Mariner’s Cross symbol and what it symbolises The symbol of an anchor that also looks like a cross is called the Mariner’s Cross (also called the Anchored Cross or Cross of Hope). It looks like a ‘plus’ sign with anchor flukes at the base and a ring at the top. The anchor is one of the earliest symbols used in Christianity and represents faith, hope and salvation in times of trial. The Mariner’s Cross is linked to the scripture in Hebrews 6:19, which says “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil”. This particular Mariner’s Cross also has the letter ‘X’ under the post of the anchor. In Greek, the language of the New Testament, the word for Christ is ‘Christos’, which begins with the Greek letter ‘X’ or ‘Chi’. Together, the elements on this Mariner’s Cross - anchor, cross and ‘X’ - symbolise to the Christian that Jesus Christ the Saviour gives security and safety, hope and salvation. Many church organisations still use various forms of the Mariner’s Cross. This design is also known as the Anchored Cross or Cross of Hope. The Missions to Seamen organisation The Missions to Seamen is an Anglican (Church of England) charity that has been serving the world's seafarers since 1856. It was inspired by the work of Rev. John Ashley who, 20 years earlier, had pioneered a ministry to seafarers in the Bristol Channel in Great Britain. When Ashley retired because of ill health, others determined that the work should continue, and they founded the Missions to Seamen. It adopted as its symbol a Flying Angel, inspired by a verse from Revelation 14 in the Bible. Today there are over 200 ports worldwide where the Missions to Seamen has centres and chaplains. A Missions to Seamen’s Club offers a warm welcome to sailors of all colours, creeds and races. A sailor can watch television, have a drink and a chat, change money or buy goods from the club shop or worship in the Chapel. In Victoria, the Missions to Seamen still has clubs in Melbourne, Portland and Geelong. The altar cloth is representative of the ecclesiastical linen in use in the early to mid-20th century, when the original St Nicholas Seamen's Church was opened in Williamstown, Victoria. The Mariner's Cross embroidered onto the altar cloth gives it a connection with the early Christian church and with the Missions to Seamen. The fine hand stitching and embroidery is an example of traditional handcraft skills used over the centuries and still continuing in use today.Altar cloth, white linen, with custom made white cotton cover. The long rectangular cloth has the symbol of a Mariner's Cross (anchor and cross) embroidered with white silk thread on each short end. The wide hems are hand stitched. The cover has two white tape ties and embroidered text in blue silk thread. On cloth: symbol of (anchor with an 'X' stitched behind the centre of it). On cover, text "FLAGSTAFF/ HILL" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, religious service, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, altar cloth, church linen, ecclesiastical linen, mariner’s cross, anchor cross, cross of hope, symbol of christianity, anchored cross -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Commemorative, circa August 1947
This commemorative plaque was made for the round, stained glass window titled “Christ showing the helmsman the way” that was originally installed at the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown. The window was donated as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen (re-named the Mission to Seafarers in the year 2000). The window was officially dedicated on December 14, 1947 by Geelong's Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. J.D. McKie. In the early months of 1948 this bronze plaque was also placed in the chapel above the altar. The Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen’s Church ceased operation in 1966. In 1979 the Victoria Missions to Seamen donated this round, stained glass window and the memorial plaque to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, along with many other items and furnishings. These items have been used to simulate the Williamstown Mission and Chapel as much as possible. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This plaque is significant for its connection with the round Sanctuary window above the altar in the chapel at Flagstaff Hill. The window was originally installed at the chapel of the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown in 1947, and is listed on the Victorian War Heritage Inventory No. 196973 as an object of significance. The plaque is also significant for its recognition of the members of the Merchant Navy who lost their lives in service to our country during World War II. The plaque is important for its connection with the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and Missions to Seamen, which were dedicated to supporting seafarers from all over the world. The funds the group raised helped to furnish the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown, including the Sanctuary window, pews, carpets and hangings. These items are now part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. Plaque: rectangular brass commemorative plaque. Each corner has a round hole. Inscription impressed into the metal and filled in with black paint. It is now part of the Williamstown Missions to Seamen Collection. “IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS / OF THE MERCHANT NAVY WHO WERE LOST / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / THE WINDOW ABOVE THE ALTAR / WAS ERECTED BY THE WILLIAMSTOWN / LIGHTKEEPERS AUXILIARY / 1947.”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, lightkeepers auxiliary, ladies harbour light guild, 139 nelson place williamstown, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, e. s. & a. bank williamstown, christ directing a sailor, christ showing the helmsman the way, quartermaster’s hand on the wheel, stained glass window, church window, religious window, sanctuary window, memorial window, war memorial window, victorian war heritage inventory, victorian heritage database, merchant navy ww2, 1939-1945, anglican church, bishop mckie, flying angel club, williamstown lightkeepers' auxiliary, ladies' harbour lights guild, commemorative window, memorial plaque, merchant navy, ww ii -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - St Stephen's Church, n.d
Black and white photo of the interior of St. Stephen's Anglican church, Portland, looking towards altar, from left hand side of church.Front: 'HENTY CHURCH PORTLAND - G3' in white, bottom left of photo Back: 'B. VIVIAN' in pencilplace of worship, church, anglican, henty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Side altar, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1980s
From a group of 15 photographs of interior of Holy Trinity church, probably 1980s or 90s: side altar, portion of item 477.02 at rightreligion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Dedication of the Altar, St Joseph's Church, Port Melbourne, 13 Nov 1984
Pale green folded program for the Solemn Pontifical Mass when the altar was dedicated in November 1984. Also includes a short history of the church.religion - roman catholic church (st josephs) -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Irish Jesuit 150-Years
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceremonial object - Plate, circa 1943
This plate, a polished brass altar salver, is part of the original furnishings of St Nicholas Church, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. The plate is sometimes called a salver, a paten or a communion plate. It is used for serving the communion bread. The plate was presented to the Mission to Seamen, in memory of Kenneth Wyatt McVilly, who passed away on December 4th 1943. The letters on the lip of the plate, A.D.G., stand for the Greek Alpha Delta Gamma, and are used to represent "For the Glory of God". THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This memorial plate is significant as it is associated with a member of the community, Kenneth McVilly, and was presented in his memory after he died in o1943. This plate is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. Plate, polished brass altar salver, or communion plate. It is round with decorative initials in the centre. Outer lip has an inscription of dedication to Kenneth Wyatt McVilly, December 4th 1943. This plate is in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection. “A.D.G. / and in memory of / KENNETH WYATT MCVILLY / December 4th 1943” and initials "I H S"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, church furnishings, mission to seamen victoria, st nicholas church williamstown, brass plate, kenneth wyatt mcvilly, altar salvar, religious service, memorial plate, altar salver, communion plate, paten, communion service, a d g -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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Altar decorated for a Palm Sunday.st peter chapel, altar, cross, vases, palm trees, stained glass window, palm sunday, credence, alm's dish, altar lectern -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Stained glass window, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, Jim Hillis, 1996
Photos taken by Jim Hillis prior to final sale of church, and donated to the PMH&PS. Society subsequently located a home for the windows with a church in Richmond, Vic.Photo of stained glass window above altar, with dedication plaque --- from set of nine colour photos of vacated interior of Holy Trinity Churchreligion - anglican (holy trinity), jim hillis -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Chapel in Camp 3, 1942
Colour photograph of a painting by an internee in Camp 2, and presented to Pastor Strellan of Bendigo who made frequent visits to the camp to take services for the internees. Painting of chapel constructed in Internment Camp 3, Tatura Group by R.T.BColour photograph of a watercolour depicting fabricated altar with bible, cross, candles and flowers. Light brown stained frame, glass front, sealed and mounted.R.T.B 1942pastor strelan, internment camp 3, camp 3 chapel -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Medallion, Guild of St Stephen medal
The Guild of St Stephen is an International Organisation of Altar Servers founded in England in 1904 by Father Hamilton McDonald when he formed a Society of Altar Servers at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in London. In 1934, Pope Pius XI enabled all Guilds of Altar Servers throughout the British Commonwealth to be affiliated with the Archconfraternity at Westminster. The guild was strong in Ballarat Diocese until the 1980s.A bronze medallion altar servers, guild of st stephen, ballarat diocese, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1980s
From a group of 15 photographs of interior of Holy Trinity church, probably 1980s or 90s: View toward altar showing items 477 and 472-4religion - anglican (holy trinity)