Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL051.1 and CL051.2 Round metal Presbyterian Deaconess' badges. The badges have writing around their blue edges and a white cross and bush in the centre. The badges each have a safety chain. The badges are in a maroon leatherette jewellery box which has a handwritten label on it."My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL050.1 and CL050.2 fob watches with white enamel faces and on a black cotton cord. CL050.1 has Roman numerals and CL050.2 has Arabic numbers and a second hand inset. "My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Dark stained wood backed oval hand mirror.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Six pairs and four odd assorted cuff studs in a green plastic box with a clear lid which bears an inscription."Where are those darned studs? RIGHT HERE WITH BEST WISHES FROM"deaconess hilda foster, sunday school council of victoria, australian inland mission, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster, mother christmas, presbyterian girls' home elsternwick

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Four starched white linen collars each apparently made from two cuffs. Some with laundry marks.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Eight white starched cuffs with stud holes at the sort edges. Some bear laundry marks.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Navy blue velvet hat with two wide satin panels on each side and a long crepe panel at the back.presbyterian deaconess, hilda e foster, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Brown leather bound with a press stud fastening. Gold text on the spine and gilt edged pages. non-fictionpresbyterian deaconess hilda elizabeth foster, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Black woollen long sleeved unlined shirt-waist dress with a side zip, three fabric covered button and two breast pockets. The dress has a collar and has two box pleats at the front and back. It has a white cotton lining at the neck.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Former Congregational minister. Born Ballarat 7/9/1887, died Ascot Vale 18/2/1962. Attended Congregational College Victoria 1916–1919. Ordained Glenhuntly 11/12/1919. Ministry exercised in Busselton WA 1914-1916; Koonung/East Kew 1916-1919; Glenhuntly 1919-22; Elsternwick 1923-25; Forest Street Bendigo 1926-30; Northcote 1931-33; Luhrs Road, Payneham/Medindie S.A. 1934-37; Houghton/Paracombe S.A. 1938-42; Seddon/Yarraville 1943-46; Director, Congregational Young People's Department 1946-51; Hughesdale 1951-57; Maryborough 1958-1960. President Congregational Union of Victoria 1950-51. Married Annie Williams, father of Rev. John Reeves.Reeves is shown as an elderly man holding hands with two little girls. He is dressed in a suit with waistcoat. They are standing near the fence of a public garden."Rev. Duncan E. Reeves"reeves, duncan e., congregational church

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.B&W head and shoulders.

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.Colour photo at Robinvale Harvest Festival."Robinvale Harvest Festival"amos, anne

21 January 2010 Permanent Retirement; 01 January 2009 to 20 January 2010 Congregational Placement - C Gresswell - Bundoora. Served also at Elsternwick campus of Wesley College 1989.B&W head and shoulders.amos, anne

Methodist Minister. Placements: Geelong West 1913, Ballarat East 1917, Mildura 1921, Horsham1924, Burwood 1929, Northcote 1932, Elsternwick-St. Kilds 1936, Bendigo Forest Street 1941, Coburg & Moreland 1946, Malvern South 1951, Supernumerary Mitcham 1956. Chairman of District 1928, 1941 - 1945; Naval Reserve Chaplain 1940. Financial Secretary of District 1946 - 1950. Born Frosterley Co. Durham in 1886. Died 1973B & W copy of original photograph. Three quarter length studio portrait of Rev.Thomas Hugh Indian wearing Masonic regalia.Thomas Hugh Indian photo from Mrs Laura Indian (Daughter-in-law)

Rev Vivian Roberts T.L., B.A., B.Ed., L.Th. Ordained 1939. On active service A.I.F. from 1940. Appointed Chaplain A.I.F. from 1943. Appointed Northcote (Croxton) 1949. Chaplain at Wesley College 1954 - 1967. Appointed Balwyn 1967, Elsternwick 1973. Supernumerary 1977. Rev Peter Swain B.A., B.D. Dip.Ed. 1960 Murrayville & Gowangie (Meth.-Pres. Co-op). Appointed as Associated Chaplain to Wesley College 1962 - 1969. Transferred to N.S.W. in 1969.B & W photograph of Rev Peter Swain (L) and Rev Vivian Roberts (R) standing outside a church building.rev vivian roberts, rev peter swain, methodist, minister, chaplain, a.i.f., wesley college

Born in goldfields (Stawell) in 1858. Began work as teacher in Victoria and then New Zealand. In July 1881, joined cousin Thomas Moran and established their chain of grocery stores. By 1935, they operated some 120 stores in Victoria and Tasmania, plus 40 in New South Wales. Died 1935. Ardent Methodist, philanthropist - gave properties to MLC Hawthorn and Elsternwick, Wesley College and other institutions.Head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr. Frederick John Cato wearing suit.moran and cato grocery stores, cato, f. j., methodist, methodist ladies' college, wesley college

Born in goldfields (Stawell) in 1858. Began work as teacher in Victoria and then New Zealand. In July 1881, joined cousin Thomas Moran and established their chain of grocery stores. By 1935, they operated some 120 stores in Victoria and Tasmania, plus 40 in New South Wales. Died 1935. Ardent Methodist, philanthropist - gave properties to MLC Hawthorn and Elsternwick, Wesley College and other institutions.Line drawing by E. Powell of Mr. Frederick John Cato from the shoulders up (reproudced in Church + Nation in 22/06/1988, page 20).Identification on rear.moran and cato grocery stores, cato, f. j., methodist, methodist ladies' college, wesley college