This photograph records the interior of St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, which was purchased and furnished around 1943. The furniture and furnishings are now part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church collection. HISTORY of the Missions to Seamen: - DETAILED HISTORY of the Missions to Seamen: - The Missions to Seamen is an Anglican (Church of England) charity that has served 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, others continued the work, founding the Missions to Seamen. It adopted a Flying Angel as its symbol, inspired by a verse from the Bible in Revelation 14. Today, over 200 world ports have Missions to Seamen centres and chaplains. A Missions to Seamen’s club warmly welcomes sailors of all colours, creeds and races and provides a wide range of facilities. The Missions to Seamen organisation changed its name to the Mission to Seafarers in 2000, continuing to include Missions to Seamen clubs in Victoria’s cities of Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. Flagstaff Hill’s St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church is named after its namesake from Williamstown, Victoria, which began in 1857. Bishop Perry opened the first Sailors’ Church there, known as ‘Bethel’, on an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. In 1860, a Sailors’ Rest started operating from rented premises in Williamstown. In 1878, the Sailors’ Church moved into an old Wesleyan chapel in Ann Street. By the end of that year, they managed to purchase the building, which they had already refurbished. In 1883, they affiliated with the Victorian Seamen’s Mission. A few years later, in 1906, the building had to be demolished because it was no longer safe. While they raised funds for a new building, the Sailors’ Rest temporarily moved to premises in front of Customs House in Nelson Place. Around this time, in 1906, the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild was formed in Australia to support and raise funds for the Mission to Seamen organisation in Melbourne. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founding members Ethel Godfrey and Alice Sibthorpe. During the Mission's time at Siddeley Street, Melbourne, the activities of the Guild raised funds for the Mission to Seamen's Chapel at their new, and still current, premises in Flinders Street, Melbourne, opened in 1917. The Guild continued its important work until the 1960s. In 1908, the Williamstown Mission had enough money to purchase the former Mascotte skating rink on Thompson Street, Williamstown. In August of that year, they were inaugurated into the Victorian Missions to Seamen. They continued at that venue for a few decades. In 1943, the former ES&A Bank building at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, was purchased to become the new Mission to Seaman’s Club. On May 6th, 1944, it was officially opened, described as a ‘distinctive little building’. Funds had previously been raised for the building and furnishing of the chapel at the rear. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church, after St Nicholas, fourth-century bishop and patron saint of sailors. Services were held on Wednesdays and Sundays. The church was supported by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, newly founded by Mrs Ethel Margaret Musther in 1943, as well as the Harbour Lights Guild and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. The Williamstown Mission to Seamen’s Church operated until 1966, when large international ships no longer used the Port of Williamstown. The Commonwealth Government then leased the premises. In the formative years of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, the Advisory Board decided to include a Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room in its village. The Missions organisation was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the period that the Village represents. They often erected Missions to house social and worshipful activities for seamen. Flagstaff Hill’s curator, Mr Ken Marshman, approached the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen regarding the Williamstown branch. Consequently, the Board permitted the furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. A provision of the transfer was that the Victoria Missions to Seamen be recognised, that the items would remain as a collection, and that the chapel would be called St Nicholas Seamen’s Church and conduct Divine services. The donation was approved on 21st May 1979. Flagstaff Hill's St. Nicholas Seamen's Church: - The idea behind Flagstaff Hill’s Missions to Seamen’s Church was partly driven by the offer of Stained Glass Memorial Windows that originated from the Warrnambool and District Base Hospital, which was undergoing multi-storey expansion in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The hospital’s Manager/Secretary was eager to see the historic window installed in a suitable place. The church, or chapel, was designed by a local architectural draftsman in collaboration with the Flagstaff Hill Planning Board and was constructed by Mr Leon Habel. The designers hoped that the church would be used for formal worship such as weddings, funerals, and multi-denominational special services like war commemorations. The design is inspired by the ‘Missions to Seamen’ buildings in Portland and the Port of Melbourne. The furniture and furnishings were placed as accurately as possible according to photographs of the Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen’s Church and with assistance from local clergy. The Recreation Room was furnished and arranged on advice from experienced members of the Missions to Seamen organisation. A framed document in the building recognises the donor of the furnishings, Victoria Missions to Seamen, and includes the names of some original donors and their donated item/s. The building’s design incorporates local features such as Warrnambool sandstone, which was no longer commercially available but was procured from demolished buildings and uniformly cut to use as a veneer over the stronger Mt. Gambier stone. Also, traditional green American roofing slate was used, sourced from the 1908 local shipwreck “Falls of Halladale” by Flagstaff Hill volunteer divers. The bell tower includes a bell believed to be from a local shipwreck. Additional furnishings were acquired locally, along with several items donated by Warrnambool residents. Light fittings in both rooms were assembled to simulate 19th-century gas light fittings. The stained-glass window at the back of the church is a memorial to Dr Connell, a well-respected member of the Warrnambool community. It was originally installed in 1928 in the main building of Warrnambool Hospital. The St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church at Flagstaff Hill was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor, Cr. John Lindsay, on Sunday, 11th October 1981. The event included a service of thanksgiving conducted by the Warrnambool Ministers Fraternal. Since then, the Chapel has been the historic venue for many weddings. This photograph is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The building in the photograph is the former English, Scottish and Australian Bank (ES&A bank), also known as the Mission to Seamen. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database for having local historic and aesthetic interest. Photograph of St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown. Sepia photograph. The photograph shows the inside of the Chapel of Mission to Seamen, including organ, pews and other furniture and furnishings. There is a circular stained glass window high on the back wall depicting a sailor at the helm of a ship and a man standing behind him and pointing the way - "Christ Showing The Helmsman The Way". A Sanctuary Light is suspended from the ceiling. The Sanctuary chars are visible. This shows the St Nicholas Seamen's Church in Williamstown, the furnishings and furniture of which is now part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection’.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, st nicholas mission to seamen's church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, mission to seamen victoria, st nicholas mission to seamen, chapel window, christ showing the helmsman the way, stained glass window, st nicholas seamen's church, religion, religious service, sailor's rest, ladies harbour light guild

Yields information about the Gardens loop, tram operations and has a strong association with the donor and BTM Board members.Digital image of No. 18 at Gardens Loop with Chris Phillips standing alongside the tram. Tram has the destination of Victoria St.trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 18

Black and white photograph showing a view from the Eastern Hill Fire Station lookout tower over the intersection of Victoria Parade and Brunswick St, now known as St Vincents Plaza. There are three W2 class trams in the view. Has in the view the Eastern Hill Hotel, Penfolds Wines building on the former site of the Brunswick St / Victoria Parade engine house, the MMTB Traffic Offices, the MMTB substation, and the Bank Note Printing works. Yields information about the intersection of Victoria Parade and Brunswick St. late 1930s.Photograph with hand written notes on rear and stamps on the rear.In ink "Taken from the top of the Fire Station Eastern Hill, Melbourne.", The Argus copyright and the Ken Magor stamp.trams, tramways, w2 class, victoria parade, brunswick st, st vincent's plaza, engine houses

35mm slide, square format mounted in a "Kodak " cardboard slide mount with Kodak logos and printing of the two SEC Ballarat crew standing in front of No. 31, prior to running out at the depot, tram has the destination of Victoria St. Possibly the last day of Victoria St - Taken 23/8/1971 - the last Sunday of full operations? Has date of "Sep 71" and "12" stamped onto the slide.tramways, trams, crews, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, depot, tram 31

Yields information about the gold tram in service.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the gold tram on the depot fan, 1951, with the destination of Victoria St trams, tramways, depot, gold tram, tram 23

Photo of 'City of Ballarat' no. 671 turning from Nicholson St. into Victoria Parade while running the City Circle route on 5-3-1996. City circle tram No. 842 in background.On rear, stamped on 'William F.Scott, 5.3.1996, 9' and a green label with '2'671, city circle, melbourne, victoria parade, nicholson st, tram 671, tram 842

Yields information about Wendouree Parade and the depot entry.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 41 running into the SEC Wendouree Parade depot, with a destination of Victoria St.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, tram 41

Note written a piece of paper from M. Maafs? Asking that the amount of sick fund coming to him be paid to Mr Vosvo?, Victoria St, Ironbark.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr vosvo, m maafs

Yields information about the services in Wendouree Parade and the Carlton St loop.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969, of No. 28 (Mt Pleasant) and No. 32 (Victoria St), crossing at the Carlton St loop.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 28, tram 32

Yields information about Wendouree Parade near Gardens Loop and Carlton StFive (5) Digital images taken by George Coop during the period 1968 - 1970, of SEC trams in the Gardens area. .1 - 17 in Gardens Loop with destination of Victoria St. .2 - 43 climbing the hill to Carlton St Loop. Has the destination of Mt Pleasant .3 - 26 and 31 in Carlton St Loop. 26 - Victoria St and 31, Mt Pleasant .4 - 33 climbing the hill to Carlton St, has the destination of Victoria St. .5 - 26 and 31 - side on at Carlton St loop (end of rowing coarse), crossing 26 - has a Briquettes roof advert and 31 a Electric Cooking advert. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, carlton st loop, tram 17, tram 43, tram 26, tram 31, tram 33

Glen Eira has a long history of association with various heraldic forms. From its early years the municipality of Caulfield had used the armorial bearings of the Caulfield Family (the Charlemonts of Castle Caulfield) to represent the roads board and later the town and city. In 1969 Caulfield City Council began planning to apply for an official coat of arms for the City. In 1974 Horace Hall, a Balwyn North resident and member of the Heraldry Society in London advised Council that the current usage was illegal, and that the Houston family, current owners of the Caulfield Arms could take legal action against Council for 'usurping their arms'. Mr Hall was commissioned to develop new heraldry for the City, and in conjunction with J. P. Brooke Little at the College of Arms, London, he prepared an acceptable design for Caulfield's Coat of Arms. The Council paid an additional sum to have a standard painted on the Letters Patent and the municipality's new coat of arms was drawn up in June 1975. The Coat of Arms retains a number of heraldic elements from the original Caulfield family insignia, including the dragons, the colours and the elements of the shield. The newly registered coat of arms and Letters Patent document for the granting of arms was presented at a civic service to mark the granting of armorial ensigns and the city banner to the City of Caulfield on the 1st May 1977. Significant elements of the coat of arms granted by these Letters Patent are as follows: The motto 'Labore Vinces' translates to 'By our labours we will conquer'. The helmet represents the rank of the owner. Public authorities are granted an esquire's helmet. The brickwork on the crest is a recognised emblem of local government. The Letters Patent also display a banner and a badge, both official symbols of the City of Caulfield. The badge, which is displayed on the banner as well as on its own, features a bridled horse. This represents the importance of racing, the Caulfield racecourse and the Caulfield cup to the municipality. These letters patent officially proclaim the granting of the coat of arms to the City of Caulfield. They are highly significant to the City of Glen Eira as they are the primary document that signifies the official and ceremonial heraldic powers of the Coat of Arms of the City of Caulfield. Mounted Letters Patent illuminated document for the Grant of Arms to the City of Caulfield presented on 1st May, 1977. Hand written and hand painted on cream coloured parchment using different coloured inks, mainly black, blue, red and gouache and gold paint. The bottom edge is folded up over itself approx. 45mm revealing the flesh side of the parchment, which displays black ink signatures and three sets of two horizontal slits that hold three blue ribbon. The ribbons support three wax seals in round, gold coloured metal cases held by the wax through slots in the casing. Although covered by the cap top, each wax seal within displays a different flag emblem with a crown on top, surrounded by a ring of text (difficult to read), noted when the cases were opened during conservation treatment. See attached transcription.arms, symbol, heraldry, glen eira, council, caulfield

Yields information about the services on the Wendouree Parade prior to closure.Set of two Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb. 1969 of tram 18 to Victoria St, arriving at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade.ballarat, tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 18

Black and white mounted photograph of a dedge floating on a body of water which has a creek flowing into it, and rolling hills in the background. The buildings associated with a mine or factory are shown on the top left hand side. Signed "Martin ?ish Victoria St" verso "R.H. Brooke, "Callantina Villa", Glenferrie Rd Sthdredge, dredging, mining, river, callantina villa, gold mining

Yields information about the appearance of tram 18 in Sturt St mid 1960's.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier of No. 18 in Sturt St lower, with the Union Hotel and Thomas Jeweller's building in the background. The tram has a good set of blinds, with roof advertisements for Whites Flowers and Electricity best for cooking. Photo taken 6/10/1964.On back of slide in pencil "Tues 6/10/64 Ballarat, Sturt St, from Victoria St."tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 18

The photograph was taken at a gathering held at the Victoria Theatre in Victoria Street Richmond in 1961. The function was held to celebrate 25th March Greek National Day. Seated in the front row second from the left with other dignitaries is Stathi Vlass who was Secretary of Melbourne's Greek Community during the 60s. He was also president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 1957 - 1959. Fifth from the left is Stathi's uncle, Spiros Raftopoulos who was the President of the Greek Returned Soldiers. Important national days for the Greek community are the 25 March and 28 October. 25 March commemorates the start of the Greek Revolution of 1821; it honors the Greeks' fight for freedom after being occupied by the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years. The 28th of October, known as OXI day (NO day) commemorates the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on 28 October 1940 with a resounding NO. Subsequently Italy invaded Greece but were successfully repelled by the Greeks, delivering one of the first allied victories. However, this was met with a forceful and immediate response when In April 1941 Germany invaded Greece. Greek resistance fighters — a combination of right and left wing partisan groups — mounted a sustained guerrilla war throughout the 4 year occupation. Greece suffered 400,000 casualties during the occupation.A copied black and white photograph of a group of people seated in a large auditorium. CELEBRATION OF THE GREEK NATIONAL DAY HELD IN THE VICTORIA THEATRE/ VICTORIA ST. RICHMOND IN 1661(incorrect date) vlassopoulos

Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. This set of slides, possibly on the last weekend of Mt Pleasant services - closure took place on 5/9/1971. .1 - 13 outbound in Barkly St, Mt Pleasant - with another single trucker and the Ballarat Fire Station in the background. .2 - Bogie tram and single trucker at Grant St Loop. Has the Mobile service station on the right hand side. Note the family sitting on the steps of a house on the left side watching proceedings. .3 - 14 (Mt Pleasant) and 39 ditto. .4 - 27? and 39 crossing at the Morrison St loop. .5 - 14 and another single trucker at Mt Pleasant terminus. Has the corner store in the background with adverts for Robur Tea, Womens Weekly and Coca Cola. .6 - 39 and two single truckers at the Mt Pleasant terminus. .7 - View looking south along Ripon St from Mair St, with power station buildings on the right hand side. Shows the power distribution poles on the street. .8 - Scrubber tram on 0 road with tennis court alongside. .9 - 40 running special in Wendouree Parade, near the Haddon St intersection. .10 - 40 turning from Macarthur St into Drummond St Nth.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, barkly st, grant st, victoria park, sturt st west, ripon st, view st, depot, wendouree parade, drummond st nth, macarthur st, closure, tram 14, tram 39, tram 13, tram 26, tram scrubber, 40

Yields information about a Ballarat bogie tram at the Gardens Loop, late 1950's and the loop area itself.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 42 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade with the destination of Victoria St, mid to late 1950's. Printed on Fujichrome crystal archive paper.On rear in ink "PMTT MMTB 38 Geel 37 Ball 42"trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 42

Yields information about a Ballarat bogie tram at Hospital corner, late 1950's and the area itself.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 38 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade with the destination of Victoria St, mid to late 1950's. Printed on Fujichrome crystal archive paper.trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 38

Colour slide in a mount. Russell Street Police Headquarters (1940), Melbourne, Australia. (Image taken from the corner of Drummond St and Victoria St, Carlton.). (Architect: Percy Everett.)10melbourne, robin boyd, slide

Yields information about the appearance of tram 13 in the Gardens area at Gardens Loop.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph Monday 14/9/1970, by David Verrier of No. 13 at the Gardens Loop. Tram has the destination of Victoria St.On back of slide in pencil "Mon 14/9/70 13 Lake Wendouree near Gardens Ballarat"tramways, trams, gardens loop, lake wendouree, tram 13

Colour Photograph of BTM No. 26 showing Victoria St. c1990 at Depot Junction, heading north. Photograph used in pamphlets such as Reg. items 294 and 300. Printed on Kodak Paper.btm, depot junction, pamphlets, tram 26

Yields information about the services in Wendouree Parade, where trams still operate in 2020.Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb 1969, of No. 14? northbound in Wendouree Parade to Victoria St after leaving Gardens Loop - shows the road layout.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 14?

Yields information about the appearance of the tram 33 and the lower end of Sturt St in 1964.Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier of tram 32 in the east end of Sturt St, near Grenville St. Tram has roof advertisements for SEC Matchless Cooking and Castrol Oil. In the background are Gear Chemist, the Union Hotel and part of the Thomas Edmonds buildings. Photo taken 6/10/1964.On back of slide in pencil "Tues 6/10/64 Ballarat No. 32 in Sturt St from Victoria St" tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 33

Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W2 378 crossing Brunswick St in Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. Tram running a route 42 to the city. In the background is the former cable tram winding house - Penfold wines. Tram has an advert for Wolfschmidt Vodka. A seat has a Castrol Advert. 30/4/1964In ink "W2 PM 30-4-64"trams, tramways, route 11, w2 class, victoria parade, brunswick st, tram 378

Yields information about appearance of the SEC depot building and tram No. 20 c1970.Colour print / photograph of the No. 20 on the SEC Depot fan, Wendouree Parade prior to 16/9/1970 when it was "destroyed" in a collision at Victoria St. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. trams, tramways, depot, sec, wendouree parade, trackwork

Two black & white photos one of the BBQ shed, with the Rotunda in the background. The second photo is of the plaque in recognition of the Bicentenary project c 1992. The Rotunda near Victoria St was restored to its former glory by members of Stawell Lions Club. A state wide competition for the design of the Rotunda was run in c 1914 and Mr. R.C. (Robert) Henderson of Stawell won the competition and received a Medal as his prize on 19th Nov. c 1914. The Rotunda would have been built within the next 10 years.Two black & white photos one of the BBQ shed, with the stone plaque in the foreground and Rotunda in the background. The second photo is of the stone plaque in recognition of the Bicentenary project c 1992. The Rotunda near Victoria St can just be seen behind and to the right of the BBQ shed a Palm tree is between the Rotunda and BBQ shed. The second photo has information regarding the Bicentennial Project and Community development of Cato Park from 1988-1992. A state wide competition for the design of the Rotunda was run in c 1914. Mr. R.C. (Robert) Henderson of Stawell won the competition and received a Medal as his prize on 19th Nov. c 1914. The Rotunda would have been built within the next 10 years.stawell