For Trafalgar Day, 20 October 1914, the Archbishop of Canterbury in England had "drawn up a new form of private prayer to be offered up specially for the sailors of the Fleets in the present crisis. He suggested its use particularly at noon as a silent prayer, when those at work may be reminded by the ringing of the " Angelus" bell to lift up their hearts to the Lord. The prayer was as follow: "O Thou that slumberest not nor sleepest, protect, we pray Thee, our sailors from the hidden perils of the sea, from the snares and assaults of the enemy. In the anxious hours of waiting, steady and support those on whom the burdens of responsibility lies heavily, and grant that in dangers often, watching often, in weariness often, they may serve Thee with a quiet mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” The prayer illustrated by English artist G.M. Langley became popular. Prints were sold as gift for 7/9 each with an oak frame. As mentioned in the ' Quarterly Jottings from our log" no 47 midwinter 1917: the etching was gifted to the Mission for display in the new Chapel by the Godfrey sisters. The frame was gifted by their cousin's wife, Mrs William Scott Purves Godfrey ( ' Quarterly Jottings from our log" no 48 Michaelmas 1917).The print was gifted by the Misses Godfrey, influential and long term members and supporters of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild. At the time of the completion of the St Peter's Chapel in September 1917, it was dedicated to the memory of all merchant seamen serving in the long war. The print subject, of the sailor guarded by Jesus was no doubt intended to inspire faith and hope but also acknowledges and reflects the anxious days of waiting not only of the sailors and seafarers negotiating the dangerous waters and oceans but also the challenge for families, experiencing the widespread anxieties of a world at war. Wood framed and glazed engraved print of Jesus Christ with sailor in the foreground and printed inscription on mount belowSignature of artist lower left of print.: G M Langley Printed on mount at lower right: "In the Anxious hours of waiting"g.m. langley, prints, engravings, merchant seamen, seafarers, ww1, godfrey family, ethel augusta godfrey, frederica godfrey, first world war, great war, mrs william scott purves godfrey, rica godfrey, rita godfrey, artwork-paintings

HMAS Koolonga was a cargo ship built by Sunderland Shipbuilding Company, England, in 1914 and bought by McIlwraith, McEacharn Line Pty Ltd, Melbourne and named SS Koolonga. She was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Navy on 6 August 1914, as a collier and supply ship and commissioned as HMAS Koolonga. She participated during the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force occupation of German New Guinea until May 1915 when she was later returned to her owners. After being returned, she was employed on cargo trades from Whyalla, South Australia to Newcastle, New South Wales. She was sold in October 1917 through Scott Fell & Company, Newcastle to BHP Shipping and renamed Iron Monarch, before being sold again in 1920 to Interstate Steamships Ltd. This ship linked to record VC 0747. The ship played a role in WW1 small black and white photograph of steamship.steam ships, world war 1, hmas koolonga, fan album, ss koolonga

HMAS AustraliaHMAS Australia has been a significant link with and factor in the history of the Mission and staff. Padre Frank Oliver Chaplain from 1930-60 served on the ship in WW2. Cadets and officers also regularly visited the Mission. The pier also played a significant role in the development and life of Melbourne.Small landscape sepia image depicting 3-funnel stack battleship moored at a pier, an ships ensign flies at far right of frame.handwritten inscription below photograph adhered to album page.battleship, hmas australia, ww1, fan album, ships, piers, port melbourne

The ship was originally requisitioned by the RAN as a collier and supply ship. It was decommissioned from RAN service in 1915 which may have required a caretaker. This image is one of several attached to loose album pages which include some images with miscellaneous undated and handwritten inscriptions. This ship served in WW1. As an Australian ship may well have visited Melbourne and the Mission staff may have made ship visits and made this image.A sepia image of an older gentleman with moustache in a long jacket and a flat cap stands on a ship deck near a cargo hatch. An inscription / title is drawn from an album page. (see image)hmas koolonga, caretaker, ss koolonga, fan album, ships

The sailors, officers and Reverend Gurney Goldsmith (centre) were picked up from the Siddeley Street mission by two double deck motorbuses. On the buses is written: "Motor Tyre, The place for tyre, 400-3-5 Swanston Street, Melbourne - Red Cross Hospital - The Globe". The Mission flag and the Union Jack are brought with the men to the St John's College, St Kilda East. The photograph appears in the Annual Report 1913. In the Age we could read: "SAILORS' PICNIC. The seamen from ships in port, were hospitably entertained on Christmas day by friends of the Victoria Missions to Seamen. The day was spent at St. John's College, East St. Kilda, by invitation of the warden and Mrs. Hart. The sailors enjoyed the treat, and entered heartily into the sports held during the afternoon. The evening was spent at the institute on the Australian wharf when every sailor received a Christmas' present from 'the brig." The photograph was used in the "Jottings fro our log" quarterly publication of the Mission in 1916.Sepia photograph with a thin black frame depicting seamen gathering in front of the Central Institute, Siddeley Street, where buses are waiting for them to take them on an outing.Handwritten at the back in pencil: "168" / Starting for Christmas picnic Handwritten in blue ink: "8" Handwritten twice in blue ink: 1914? at the top and 1914 at the bottom.siddeley street institute, ww1, christmas, transport, rev gurney goldsmith, flag, red cross, the globe, union jack, motorbus, 1913, xmas

Gathering of seafarers and two ladies on Xmas day outing to Brighton, 1917. see item 1650/1651/1652/1653Small monochrome outdoor photograph, depicting a small group of reasonably formally dressed men and women, gathered for the photograph to be taken Xmas Day at Brighton 1917 The "Cricketers"brighton, picnic, lhlg, 1917, ww1, first world war, great war, cricket, bats, officers, apprenctices, ladies, xmas, christmas day

Silvered brass, shaped round with a loop.This medal is inscribed with Liberty and Justice1919, school, peace, medallion, ww1, world war one, wwi

The flyer reads: The War is over! We are inviting all the seamen to come tonight to the Mission in Melbourne to take part to our big celebration. We will pick you up from your ship at 5.30pm and will take you to the Mission by train. In French: La Guerre est finie! Nous invitons tous les marins [de] à venir ce soir à la Mission à Melbourne [pour prendre part] pour participer à nos Grandes Réjouissances. On viendra vous chercher à 6 1/2 h du soir a bord, pour vous [conduire] accompagner à la Mission par train.This draft is a rare draft for a flyer and of historic significance as it was written on the calendar page dating 11th of November 1918.Draft for a flyer written on a calendar page dating from the 11 November 1918, advertising for the mission celebrating the end of the war. Some corrections in pencil are visible.La Guerre est finie! Nous invitons tous les marins [de] à venir ce soir à la Mission à Melbourne [pour prendre part] pour participer à nos Grandes Réjouissances. On viendra vous chercher à 6 1/2 h du soir a bord, pour vous [conduire] accompagner à la Mission par train.ww1, 1914-1918, first world war, great war, french, francais

The SS Diomed was the last ? of the Blue Funnel Line's coal burners and the 4th (of 5 vessels) bearing the name Diomed and built in 1922. She made her last voyage from Australia to England in 1952, where she was broken up. The ship had been in service in Australia for 30 years and as a parting gesture the ship's bell was presented to the Mission by Alfred Holt & Co., the ship's owner. The bell was originally presented to the Port Melbourne Mission to Seafarers. It seems to have been a mark of respect for one of the Mission workers who regularly visited the ship. On closure of the Port Melbourne Mission in the late 20thC , the bell was transferred to the Melbourne facility and has been in permanent residence since then. The bell underscores the strong working relationship between the Mission to Seafarers, as an organisation, and the various companies and agencies that work on the oceans. It also represents the traditional relationship between Australia and England in that seafarers who visited the Mission were once primarily of British backgrounds or descent. While this situation has changed in more recent times, it is that traditional relationship that saw the establishment of the Mission in Australian ports in the first instance.(NB the previous 2 Diomed's had both been sunk in WW1 1915 and 1918 and the re-use of the name indicates it was a well respected name subsequently re-allocated to the 1922. and 1956 vesselsA brass bell with the word "Diomed" embossed on its waist and the word has also been painted black. The bell is mounted overall on a heavy carved wood base with brass dolphins at either side forming a support frame for the brass crossbar mount from which the bell is suspended. The clapper has a pull rope attached to it but the casing of the mounting prevents the bell from being fully rung.Embossed at the waist of the bell: "Diomed". Brass plaque on wooden mounting: "PRESENTED BY/ALFRED HOLT & CO/BLUE FUNNEL LINE/LIVERPOOL ENGLAND/1922-52/APRIL 1953"diomed, blue funnel line shipping, alfred holt & co, bell, ship's bell, dolphins, mission to seafarers, r. stewart murray, randall stewart murray, lay reader, port melbourne, 1953

The Marriage Register lists Harold Priestley Simpson and Amy Dora Walker as the bride and groom, and the wedding date as 14th of February 1928. The photograph uses the personal Harry and Dora, instead of the formal Harold and Amy. In the Register, Amy started signing her name as Dora. before correcting it. The photograph shows that weddings took place at the Chapel during the late 1920's, and the style of weddings at the time. This includes the type of outfits worn, such as the length of the veil and the type of bouquet carried. Dora's Bridesmaids are depicted in 2 other images in the MTSV collection also an image of the chapel decked with flowers for the occasion. The article in the Herald of the day describes the event: "WEDDING AT SEAMEN'S CHAPEL Reception at Hotel Windsor The pretty little chapel at the Sea men's Institute was packed with interested friends this afternoon, when Miss Dora Walker, one of the Mission's most enthusiastic and efficient voluntary helpers, chose it as the setting for her marriage with Mr H. P. Simpson, son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Simpson, of Mornington. A group of her fellow workers decorated the chapel with lovely pink and white gladioli, carnations and roses. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. R. Weller, chaplain of the Mission, and the bride was given away by her father, Mr A. W. Walker, of Manning road, East Malvern. She wore a lovely ivory georgette frock, the finely tucked skirt being fashioned with a deep transparent hem of Chantilly lace. Over it fell a beautiful Honiton lace veil mounted on tulle and arranged to give the ef fect of a train. Fragrant white roses composed her bouquet. Two attendants followed her down the aisle — her sister, Miss Molly Walker, and Miss Ella Kendall — both wearing dainty shrimp pink georgette frocks and large crinoline straw hats in the same shade with a dainty edging of tulle. They carried bouquets of pink cactus dahlias nnd delphiniums. Mr Louis Buscombe was best man, and Mr George Thompson grooms man. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Walker entertained about 50 guests at the Hotel Windsor."The photograph shows St. Peter chapel was being used for weddings in 1928. The Anglican church has been used for weddings since being finished in 1917. The Marriage Register shows that these weddings were legal in the Commonwealth of Australia, and lists Church of England as the denomination for this wedding. Miss Amy Dora Simpson (nee Walker) had a long association with the Mission, first as a young Volunteer with the Ladies Harbour Light Guild circa WW1, and through to her wedding in early 1928 and beyond. Square sepia, glossy photograph of a bride and groom, taken as they leave a building. Guests are throwing rice at the newlywed. The groom is turned towards the camera, while the bride is looking ahead, carrying a bouquet. There is a white border around top, bottom and left edges, the photograph seems to have been cut in half along the right edge.On the reverse: handwritten in blue pen JUST MARRIED!/DORA & HARRY/28/2/28. 618 is stamped in blue ink . (date is incorrect as wedding took place on 14/2/28)bride, wedding, groom, 1928, dora simpson, dora walker, st peter chapel, harry simpson, lhlg, flinders street, harold priestley simpson, valentine's day, amy dora walker, ladies harbour lights guild, mr and mrs a.w. walker, malvern, manning road, reverend j.r weller, molly walker, ella kendall, david simpson

Medals and Documents relating to Cecil Walker Madden - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF member of Department of Defence who served during WW1 and WW25 x Defence Medals Full Size, 5 x Defence Medals Miniatures, various medallions, 3 x Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book's, 1 x Sons and Daughters of the AIF Certificate, The Australian Flag, a black and white photograph of Dvr C.W. Madden.Medals & Pay Books 1st AIF 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate Mavis Maddenww2, medals and documents

From the Australian Front is a pictorial history of Australians at war in FranceThis book depicts Australians at War in France during 1917An oblong book, buffy coloured pages, no outer covers.Printed by Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne 1917australia, france ww1

This Certificate of Discharge was issued to 6251 Pte George Dilwell upon completion of Enlistment Leave or Ration Book was issued when 6251 Pte Diwell went on leave 28 May 1919 - 11 June 1919.This the original Certificate of Discharge and Ration Book of 6251 Pte George Dilwell who served during WW1Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell, buff colour page oblong page. Leave or Duty Ration Book Serial No L 22, No 247759, buff colour oblong pages.6251 Pte George Diwell, Certificate of Discharge, Enlisted 15 May 1916 Discharged 12 October 1919 6251 Pte G Diwell, Leave or Duty Ration Book, Soldier or Sailor'discharge, certificate, ww1, pte g diwell

A Replica Ice Bucket of 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's). There is a list of conflicts on the front of the Ice Bucket that this Regiment has been involved in. The Regiment has been amalgamated and renamed several times. As of July 2012 they are known as Balaklava Company, 5 SCOTS (A&SH), Royal Regiment of Scotland.This Regiment was created in 1881 and served during WW1 and WW2, an active battalion served in Korea 1950-51 and Aden during 1967.A round shape Replica Ice Bucket various colours predominately yellow looks like a drum of the corps.1st Bn The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) Korea 1950-51argyll & sutherland highlanders, princess louise's, scotland, ww1, ww2

The 40th Battalion was an Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army raised in 1916. The battalion was recruited completely from Tasmanis as part of the 10th Brigade, 3rd Division.The Batalion served during WW1 - along the Western Front, 1919 to 1921 was a CMF unit. During WW2 the Battalion remained in Australia and was amalgamated with 12th Battalion. The Battalion was merged into 12th/40th Battalion Royal Tasmania Regiment in 1987.An oblong book, buff colour, paper pages, blue and red edging.On the front page Souvenir 40th Battalion, the Battalion Mascot, Published by J W Beatie - Hobart, back page wholly Engraved and Printed by 'The Examiner' and 'Weekly Courier' Offices, 73-75 Patterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania.ww1 ww2 40th battalion tasmania

This Collection was produced in 2011.The Collection is an Artists impression of life on Gallipoli 25 April-19 December 1915Replica Knife Collection. There 10 knives in the collection. Timber construction with artists impressions of Gallipoli.On the front - The Spirit of Gallipoli. On the Back - No SG0565 First Issue in 'Spirit of Gallipoli' Replica Knife Collection.ww1 gallipoli collection of knives 1915

The Capture of Jenin occurred on 20 September 1918 during the last months of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War. This photograph portrays a scene the day after the Battle 21 September 1918. Australian Commanders and Units were involved.This is a photograph of the Jenin area the day after the Capture, 21 September 1918. Australian Commanders and Units were involved in the Capture of Jenin.A black and white photograph on a cardboard backing.On the front of the backing - Jenin, Palestine. 21.9.18. On the bottom right corner of the photograph the figures 259. On the back of the backing - B259 Australian War Musuem, Wool Exchange, King Street, Melbourne. Copyright. Prosecution will follow Infringement.ww1, capture of jenin. september 1918. palestine.

A fleet of Transport Ships was leased by the Commonwealth Government for the specific purpose of transporting various AIF formations to the respective overseas destinations. When not committed to military transport the ships were employed on other duties. The fleet was made up of British Ships and captured German Ships. The HMAT Medic weighed 12,032 tons and was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd Liverpool, she was leased by the Commonwealth Government until 26 October 1917.This photograph is of HMAT Medic leaving Australian Shores 20-05-16. The Medic was also used as a troopship for Australia during the Boer War.Photograph of the ship on a cardboard backing.HMAT Medic 20-5-16. J E Barnes Photo. Kew.hmat medic troopship, .commonwealth government, ww1, boer war

A fleet of transport ships was leased by the Commonwealth Government for the purpose of transporting various AIF formations to their respective overseas destinations. When not committed to military transport the ships were used for other duties. HMAT A54e Runic was one of these ships.The HMAT Runic weighed 12,480 tons and was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd. Liverpool. The HMAT Runic was leased by the Commonwealth Government until 27 November 1917. She carried AIF Personnel to overseas destinations during WW1.Photograph HMAT Runic on a cardboard backing.HMAT Runic 20-06-16. J E Barnes, Photo, Kew.hmat runic, ww1, aif, commonwealth government, leased

The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell

Minin Gate at Midnight is a painting by Australian artist Will Longstaff. Longstaff completed the painting in 1927 and the original is now located at the Australian War Memorial. The painting depicts ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate War Memorial.Longstaff painted the work after attending the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial, at Ypres, on 24 July 1927. The memorial commemorates the men of the British Empire, including Australia, who died during the 1st World War around the town of Ypres. A print of the Menin Gate at Midnight, oblong in shape, framed in a timber frame, a cardboard matte surrounds the print.Careys Picture Framing Gallery, Professional Framing, Shop 13 Packington Arcade, 129 Packington Street, Geelong West. A brass plaque is also attached to the Print.menin gate, longstaff, ww1, australian war memorial

On 07 November 1920 a plaque to commemorate Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918 was fixed to a pillar in the Amiens Cathedral. The Bishop of Armiens and Marshal Foch spoke at the unveiling of the plaque.This a copy of the speeches of the Bishop and Marshal Foch and is a dedication to the men of the AIF who fought on the Somme between March and August 1918.A framed poster dedication of a plaque that is in the Amiens Cathedral commemorating the Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918. The poster is framed in a wooden frame.The dedications on the poster are by the Bishop of Amiens and Marshal Foch that were made on 07 November 1920 part of the speeches of these two men are printed on the poster.ww1, somme, bishop of amiens, marshal foch

This post card was sent to Ethel from her friend Arnie and is dated 13 January 1916. The photograph was taken on 01 January 1916. The note indicates that the personnel in the photograph are from Geelong and are posted to 13 Platoon, 6 Reinforcement, 24 Battalion.The photograph is an original.Sepia Photograph, oblong, cardboard, photograph of 24 Battalion, 13 Platoon, 6 Reinforcement Group, members of the AIF.On the back of the photograph (Post Card) are the details - the photograph was taken on 01 January 1916 and the persons in the photograph are all from Geelong. The names of the men are on the back of the photograph.24 battalion, 13 platoon, aif, ww1, photograph

The magazine has been produced for ANZAC Memorial Day 25 April 1918, the pages are full of photographs of Australain Troops preparing for departure overseas and preparing for their service overseas. There are two pages 'Heroes of the Southern Cross' authored by A M David, Secretary Victorian Branch, RSL.This magazine is an original of those printed for ANZAC Memorial Day 25 April 1918. The magazine contains photographs of the period 1914-1918 and a dedication authored by the then Secretary of the RSL Victorian Branch, A M David.An oblong magazine, colour photograph on the front page with a soldier at a grave site and the Australian Flag on the left side, 6 paper pages the cover of the magazine has a grease proof paper cover.The magazine has been printed by D W Paterson Co Pty Ltd for the Victorian Branch of the RSL, J W Mc Kenzie, President, A M David Secretary.anzac memorial day, 1918, magazine, ww1, photographs

These three photographs are of Servicemen from Geelong, they left Australia on 4 August 1917 and joined 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions. 7579 Raymond Teese was KIA on 19 April 1918.These are original postcard photographs of Servicemen who were from Geelong, they left Australia on 4 August 1917, one of these men did not return, 7579 Raymond Teese was KIA 19 April 1918.3 x black and white postcard size photographs of Servicemen from Geelong.1st Photograph - 7590 A Yeats, 5 Bn, 7604 G Sharrock 6 BN, Second Photograph - 7540 C R Pike 5 BN, J H Williams, R G Teese 5 Bn, 3rd Photograph - 7446 G L Bennett 5 Bn, 7609 A C Carr 6 Bn, 7544 A J Robertson 5 Bn, 7455 E T Bennett 5 Bn, 7426 T Davis Tunneling Co, 7446 A E Clark 7 Bn, G Laverick 5 Bn, 7446 F G Brockwell 6 Bnww1, 5th bn, 6th bn, 7th bn, geelong, aif,

500 Pte Ewart W Davis enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was posted to 22 Battalion, Pte Davis was Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsula 17 October 1915. This badge was presented to Pte Davis' family by the Residents of Belmont on 14 February 1920.This badge is the original that was presented to 500 Pte E W Davis family on 14 February 1920 - 500 Pte E W Davis lived in Geelong and enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was Killed in Action at Gallipoli Peninsula on 17 October 1915.Gold colour, metal Badge. The badge has crossed rifles on the top front and a crown on the top of the badge.On the front of the badge - AIF, in large print BELMONT, War 1914-5. On the back of the badge - "In memory of Pte Ewart Davis for services rendered from the Residents, 14-2-20.aif, 500 pte e w davis, kia, gallipoli, ww1, belmont

3163 Pte W J Smith enlisted in to the AIF on 29 September 1915 and embarked from Fremantle on the Argylishire. On arrival Pte Smith was take on strength to Pioneer Training Battalion and was then transferred to 5 Pioneer Battalion. Pt Smith returned to Australia on the Berrima and arrived on 02 January 1919, was discharged on 22 March 1919.This Victory Medal is the original that was issued to 3163 Pte W J Smith.Victory Medal. Round bronze Medal , with ribbon.3163 Pte W J Smith. 5 Pnr Bn. A I F On the reverse of the Medal - The Great War for Civilisaztion 1914-1919.3163 w j smith, 5 pn bn, ww1

These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue

The retreat from Mons 1914DVD in caseThe Animated Military History Series - The Retreat From Mons - Line of Fireww1