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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Clothing - Presbyterian Deaconess' winter coat, C1950s
... matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster... matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster ...The raincoat was worn by Hilda Elizabeth Foster, Presbyterian Deaconess. 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 gabardine winter coat with a plaid lining, two side pockets and a buckled belt. Their is a label in the raincoat which advises re waterproofing."Dunlop waterproofs" "Reign in the rain" "65% Wool 35% Cotton"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out or the Original Tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command
... has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster... has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess 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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Event Materials, Victorian Tramways Social Cricket Association, "Souvenir Programme - Itinerary", 1958 to 1968
Set of three Souvenir Programmes for the Victorian Tramways Social Cricket Association v the South Australian Tramways Club for the 1958, 1964 and 1968 visits. Lists the Members / Committee of the MMTB, ATMOEA, officials of the VTSCA, the itinerary, results of previous matches played and teams. Centre stapled. Inside covers have space for autographs. .1 - 8 pages inside a blue card cover, Feb. 3-10 - 1958 - has adverts for Carlton United beers (Victoria, Melbourne, Fosters and Abbots) and Coles & Garrard eye care. .2 - 8 pages inside a dark blue stippled cover, 24/2 to 2/3 1964 - with ads for Coles and Garrard eye care and the Three Crowns North Melbourne hotel. .3 - 8 pages inside a semi gloss off white card cover, 5/2 to 12/2/ 1968, with ads for Coles and Garrard eye care.trams, tramways, cricket, sports, social club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Evelyn May Kennedy holding Nicole Wilson, Baby Care Emergencies, The Boulevard, Fishermens Bend, 1990s
From a series featuring volunteers, display related to Liardet community centreMounted black and white photo of Evelyn May Kennedy holding Nicole Wilson outside house no 299, The Boulevard, Fishermens Bend Estate, with display board reading 'Baby Care Emergencies -- any reason, any time, night & day'. May fostered many children over a 40 plus year period.built environment - domestic, garden city, volunteers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Kewriosity Sheet Vol.4 No.6 : February 1983
... . Emergency overnight accommodation/ Foster care for children [Greek ...Kew Recreation Program / p1&2. [1983] Kew Festival / p1. East Kew Uniting Church / p1. Emergency overnight accommodation/ Foster care for children [Greek Orthodox Community) / p2. What's doing in Kew for February / p2&3. Kew Garden Club / p3. Kew (Daytime) Gardening Club / p3. Native Plant Group / p3. Are you interested in poetry / p3. Scrabble / p3. Save the Children Fund / p3. Institute of Early Childhood Development (short courses) / p4. Make Today Count (health & wellbeing) / p4. Kew Library (family history; genealogy) / p4. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p4. Early Planning for Retirement Group / p4. Uniting Church East Kew / p4.The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionKew Recreation Program / p1&2. [1983] Kew Festival / p1. East Kew Uniting Church / p1. Emergency overnight accommodation/ Foster care for children [Greek Orthodox Community) / p2. What's doing in Kew for February / p2&3. Kew Garden Club / p3. Kew (Daytime) Gardening Club / p3. Native Plant Group / p3. Are you interested in poetry / p3. Scrabble / p3. Save the Children Fund / p3. Institute of Early Childhood Development (short courses) / p4. Make Today Count (health & wellbeing) / p4. Kew Library (family history; genealogy) / p4. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p4. Early Planning for Retirement Group / p4. Uniting Church East Kew / p4.community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.) -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Cuffs, Presbyterian Deaconess
... has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster... has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Small sepia photo of a woman with short hair. She is sitting on a chair in front of a paling fence. Photo is mounted on a piece of paper titled Access Care Southern. City of Kingston. Written on the paper is: Hello there Jenny, Here is the small photo I spoke about. Regards Faye?photograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph, accesscare southern, city of kingston