One of a collection of photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard showing the rugged coastline at San Remo."The Rose Series, P. 710" "The picturesque coast, San Remo, Victoria"san remo coastline, coastline, steve stefan

One of a collection of Photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of the Rocky coastline at San Remo"The Rose Series, P. 711" "The Rock-bound Coast, San Remo, Victoria"san remo coastline, rocky coastline san remo victoria

One of a collection of 7 postcards donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of Seals at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island"Valentine Series No. 153" "Seals at Cowes, Phillip Island"seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, steve stefan

One of a collection of 7 postcards donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of Yackatoon Guesthouse Cowes, Phillip Island"Valentine Series No. 3400" "Yackatoon" Cowesyackatoon guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, steve stefan

One of a collection of 7 photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island"85, --- Pyramid Rock. ------ Phillip Island. ----"pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island coastline, rock formations, steve stefan

One of a collection of 7 photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, Melbourne.Black & White postcard of seals in the water and on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island"Seals at Philip Island."seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, phillip island wildlife, steve stefan

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameySepia postcard. View of Cowes from the pier. Jetty shed at start of the pier - Isle of Wight Hotel through the trees in the background."The Rose Series, P. 657" "Cowes, from the pier, Phillip Is., Victoria" On back: "This is where we catch the boat to Stoney Point & from there by train to Melbourne".cowes pier - phillip island, cowes jetty - phillip island, phillip island, olive blamey

One of a collection of photographs donated by Shirley PetersonColour postcard of the Kilcunda coastline, near San Remo"Kilcunda, new San Remo" On back: "Victorian Railways Tourist Series" For particulars as to Fares, Times, etc., consult "Picturesque Victoria" Current Time Table, Inquiry Office, Melbourne, or Local Station-master"kilcunda victoria, coastline, shirley peterson

One of series of photographs taken of military uniforms of World War 1, from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.Colour postcardAustralian War memorial - Series 2world war 1, military uniforms

This postcard depicts the Diamond Creek Community Centre (Bini Shell) during its construction in 1979. It is part of the YPRL image collection. Colour postcardyarra plenty regional library, arts victoria, diamond creek, bini shell diamond creek

Photograph of Greensborough taken from a Rose Series postcard titled "Overlooking the township of Greensborough".Historic view of GreesboroughDigital copy of black and white photographgreensborough 1929, rose series postcards

During the Open House Melbourne 2011 artist nicknamed "586" participated in one of the Norla Dome Project Space events sponsored by Bendigo Wealth. The original large print was on display and smaller prints were also sold to raised funds for the Mission. The postcard was printed as a marketing to raise awareness of the work of the Mission.The postcard llustrates the typical early 21st services such as money exchange, modems, sim cards et al and facilities such as a free bus service and collection available through the Mission. Also documents the continuity of services offered to Seafarers over 100 years in the current building at 717 Flinders St (1917-2017).Full colour promotional and information postcard featuring artwork collage print ( MTSV 0650) on one side and black on white information about the Flying Angel Club on the reverse.flying angel club, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, artist 586, open house, fundraising, marketing

The Chapel attached to the 1917 Mission Building has been known variously over the years as: Memorial Chapel ( WWI Merchant seamen) ; St Peter Mariner's Chapel and St Peter's, Mariner's Church. In current day usage due to modest size it is referred to as Chapel. This postcard provides a sample record of the appreciation of volunteers by committee members at the Mission in the 20th C. and forwarded on their behalf to the donor's Grandfather Mr Arthur Ware countersigned by Padre Oliver ( Chaplain 1930-1960)A black and white photographic postcard of the interior of St Peter's Chapel, Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders St Melbourne. Image has a 5cm white border.On the back is a message from Padre Oliver on behalf of the Christmas Committee to Mr Ware and dated 14-12-51. "Thanking Mr Ware for ... all your kindness..."photograph, josephine atkinson, arthur ware, padre oliver, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, donors, supporters, frank leslie oliver, 1951

Possibly produced as one of a series of photographic post cards of various areas of the Mission especially of the Chapel in the pre-war WW2 period of the 20th century. There are several such cards in the MTSV Collection. The Chapel, opened in 1917, was a special fundraising project of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild and was originally dedicated as a Memorial Chapel in remembrance of those who served in the Merchant Navy of WWI. The Chapel is still used for marriages, baptisms,funerals and memorial services, and is often referred to as St Peter's, the Mariners' Chapel. Photographic postcards were produced soon after the new 1917 Mission to Seamen building was first opened. Available to supporters and visiting seafarers alike, effectively promoting the Mission and the role it played in ensuring both spiritual and pastoral care available to seamen and shipping to and from Australia. Black and white gloss print postcard featuring an interior view of St Peter's Chapel at the MTSV 717 Flinders St showing the baptismal font and front door.Pencil inscription " Ret to B. Kent" (see also gift comments below) ; Printed : "POST CARD / A Real Photograph Produced in Australia"mtsv, missions to seamen institute, baptism, merchant navy, st peter chapel, mission to seafarers, baptistry, baptismal font, seamen's mission, flinders street

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne mid 20th C.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the canteen situated in a corner of the central club space. Shows two seafarers in white uniform at one counter and two men in lounge suits at the other. . Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, canteen, central hall, club, shop, heater, chairs, seamen, sailors, merchandising, letterbox, photographs, paintings, volunteers, lady, lhlg, shield, football

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. The other reason for creation could be the 1956 MTS centenary celebrations. The photograph was take before 1957 as the bell from the SS Morton Bay is not on the wall yet.Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne mid 20th C.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the Celia Little room furnished with several chairs, tables with flowers, and five seamen or club members sitting reading or writing.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sidesclub, celia little room, sailors, literature, armchairs, flowers, artworks, magazines, reading, seamen, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period.Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's corporation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space. Taken facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards and fan-shaped window above doorway on far left wall.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.club, stage, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, main hall, dancing, events, curtains, royal portraits, king george vi, drums, piano, chairs, music, band

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's coronation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards. Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.stage, curtains, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, main hall, dancing, events, concerts, band, flowers, drums, piano, paintings, royal portraits, flinders street, melbourne, mission to seamen, wood floor, writing room, heater, stairs, chairs, king george vi, queen mother

This photograph taken by the Australasian, depicts the central Institute in September 1917. It was published on the 15th of September 1917 along with other photographs taken during the dedication of the St Peter chapel on the 6th of September. The photograph was also used in a Jottings mentioning "Courtesy of the Australasian".This is one of the first photographs of the Mission's building opened in 1917 before the Norla Dome was erected in 1920. Black and white postcard with a photograph taken at a 45 degree-angle showing the front of the mission in Flinders Street probably in 1917. Three men are standing in front of the church and three cars are parked in front of the mission. The Flying Angel flag. Behind the mission we can see the masts probably from ships berthed on the Australian wharf.Right bottom corner: Seamens Church and Institute, Melbourneflinders street, melbourne, central institute, walter richmond butler, men, cars, sailors, seamen, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flying angel flag, australian wharf, ships, australasian, 1917

"Charles E. Turner was an artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, and specialised in landscape and marine views. Having served in the Royal Air Force in the First World War, reaching the rank of Captain, Turner worked as a war artist during 1939-45. Turner painted pictures of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth for Cunard, which were made into a series of popular postcards. He also designed for Churchill Cigar Boxes, and, alongside paintings demonstrating his first-hand experience of combat, produced illustrations for Illustrated London News and Sphere magazines. Many of his oil and watercolour paintings of the two World Wars are preserved in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London, and at the Imperial War Museum, London." (The National Archives UK)Representative and promotional example of service by MTS to the variety of ships visiting ports in the first half of the 20th C. Cardboard frontispiece of a calendar published by the Missions to Seamen. A colour painting titled "Mission Boat on her Rounds" by artist Charles E. Turner, represents an imaginary image of the mission boat with the Flying Angel flag sailing towards several ships.Written in pencil at the back: "With best wishes from the Chaplain and the LHL Guild"calendar, frontispiece, charles e. turner (1883-1965), hlg, harbour lights guild

The SS Grace Harwar was a Finnish full-rigged iron hull (Mariehamn is the capital of the Åland Islands, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty located between halfway between Finland and Sweden). She was transporting timber to Melbourne and generally loaded wheat from Geelong.The Grace Harwar was one of the last working windjammers in the 1920s-1930s. Alan Villiers, Melbourne writer and adventurer, sailed on this ship. He wrote "By Way of Cape Horn" after his harrowing experiences on board the Grace Harwar in 1929. The voyage was filmed in both movie (6,000 feet) and still form, serving as a record of significant images of that period.Postcard depicting the SS Grace Harwar crew on boardIn white pen: SS Grace Harwar - Mariehamn July 1921crew, s.s.grace harwar, mariehamn, 1921, finland, full rigged barque, windjammer, grain race, alan villiers, timber trade, crews and ships

A display of five hand embroidered World War One postcards mounted on a board and protected by glass. Multi-coloured lettering on a white background. From One in Camp, Harrah for England, 1917 Souvenir de France - I'm Thinking of You Until the End.embroidery, 1917, postcards, souvenirs, first world war

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring a scene of three tents and inscription "From One in Camp". Note - 'Camp' nearly indecipherable. Reverse details TBAcard

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring foliage, an Union Jack, a four-leaf clover, and an inscription "Hurrah for England".Reverse details TBAcard

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring large “1917” made up from national flags of United Kingdom, Belgium, France, USA, Russia and Portugal. Beneath is embroided “Souvenir de France” in silver (?). “I’m thinking of you” printed at base of card. Reverse details TBAcard

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring floral arrangement plus flags of Russia, France, United Kingdom, Belgium. Reverse details TBAcard

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card depicting a Deperdussin-type aircraft with wings of colours of Russia, Belgium, United Kingdom, France, Serbia and Italy. “Until the End” embroded in pink belowReverse details TBAcard

The postcard depicts the St Peter chapel in its early years with all the gifts for donors and the original carpet in the sanctuary.The postcard depicts the original, untouched look of the chapel with the fleur-de lys carpet, pews, lectern, choir stalls, pulpit, altar, altar lectern, credence and alm's dish.Postcard depicting the interior of the St Peter chapel of the Centre Seamen's Institute shot in the centre of the have and focusing on the sanctuary.At the back in blue ink: With love from Dad/ This was taken some time ago/ They now have candles on the altar. Top corner in the stamp area in pencil: 2flinders street, pews, altar, st peter chapel, flag, chapel, pulpit, choir stalls, credence table, alm's dish, vases, flowers, carpet, fleur de lys

The postcard depicts the St Peter chapel with its furnitshing and furniture gifted by suppoerters.Early photograph of the St Peter Chapel.Glossy sepia tone postcard depicting the interior of the St Peter chapel.Printed on verso: Postcard / A Real Photograph / Produced in Australiast peter chapel, seamen mission, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, pulpit, prayer desk, altar, lectern, cross, credence, alm's dish

The Mission to Seamen Hostel, Victoria Dock Road, Londonsmall colour photographic postcard of Mission to Seafarers London, tear at top centre of postcardprinted info: Natural Colour / J. Arthur Dixon / Photogravure / Post Card / Printed and published by J. Arthur Dixon Ltd., Newport, I.W., England / The Mission to Seamen / Victoria Dock Road, London, E16 / SP 832mission to seamen, hostel, victoria dock, london, united kingdom, welfare, seamen, seafarers, sailors, accomodation, windvane, galleon, cars, overseas missions