Sr Rhoda Ransom, born Maryborough Victoria, 29 Dec 1887, worked as a nursing sister with the Methodist Mission in New Guinea from July 1912 until March 1913 when she returned to Australia suffering from malaria and rheumatic problems in her legs. Rhoda lived on the island of Ulu, which was across the channel east of Rabaul. Married George Frederick Cornwell 2nd February 1924. Died 30th May 1968.B & W copy of studio portrait of Miss Rhoda Ransom.rhoda cornwell, rhoda ransom, new britain, new guinea, methodist, missionary, george frederick cornwell

Born Porthallon (or Praela), Cornwall 11/11/1841; died c.1930 Western Australia. Bible Christian ordination in UK, but listed as ordained 1876 in Kyneton Victoria. Ministry at Sandhurst, Kyneton, Brighton, Woollahra (NSW), Victoria Pde East Melbourne, Fremantle (WA), Ascot Vale, Without settlement (1898), East Malvern & Caulfield, Maldon Essex (UK) 1900–1909, Surrey Hills, Hampton, Gardenvale (concluded 1921). He shared the Hampton ministry with his son, Thomas Otto Bryant 1917–1918 (see F656-2).B & W seated waist length studio portrait of the Rev. Samuel Bryant. Mounted on buff card."The Rev. Samuel Bryant 1910 - 1918". Verso: "Hampton Congregational Church"samuel bryant, hampton congregational church, bible christian, minister

Born 22/1/1870; died 23/9/1958. Ordained Maldon 1909. Ministry at Northcote, Maldon, Kyneton, Hampton, Subiaco (WA), Secretary Congregational Union of Western Australia; Armadale Mission (WA) and Claremont (concluded 1948). Son of Rev. Samuel Bryant with whom he shared ministry at Hampton 1917–1918.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev Thomas Otto Bryant. Mounted on buff card."The Rev T. O. Bryant, 1918 - 1923". Verso: "Hampton Congregational Church"rev thomas otto bryant, rev samuel bryant, hampton congregational church, minister

Dr Alexander Gosman: born 27/06/1829 at Crail, Fifeshire. Hon. D.D. from St. Andrew's, Scotland. Secretary of the Congregational Union of Victoria 1867 - 1868. Chairman of the Congregational Union of Victoria 1869 - 1870, 1883 - 1884, 1895 - 1896, 1904 - 1905. Chairman of the Congregational Union of Australia and New Zealand 1904 - 1907. Principal of the Victorian Congregational College. He was involved with the Anti-Sweating League 1895 - 1902. Died 15 January 1913.Sepia toned seated studio portrait of a man tentatively identified as the Rev. Rev. Alexander Gosman. Cabinet card formatalexander gosman, congregational union, congregational college, anti-sweating league

John Thomas was born at Worcester, England in 1796 and he became a blacksmith at Hagley, Worcestershire before becoming a Methodist and he soon started to preach. He married Sarah Hartshorn who predeceased him in 1867. He was accepted by the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society (WMMS) in 1824 and he became a pioneering missionary to Tonga (the Friendly Isles) in the South Pacific. He sailed first to Australia, and eventually arrived in Tonga in 1826, together with his wife and fellow missionary John Hutchinson.Initially he preached in Hihifo, Tongatapu from 1826 to 1828 and then moved to the island of Ha’apai in 1829. He baptised the chief Taufa’ahua Tupou in 1831 and enthroned him with English rites as the first King of all Tonga in 1845. Although the WMMS withdrew from Samoa in 1839, Thomas advocated its re-entry and he supported the King’s policy of sending Tongan Wesleyan missionaries to Fiji and Samoa. John Thomas also persuaded the Australasian Wesleyan Conference ( which took over the Pacific region from the British in 1855) to reverse the London Missionary Society’s decision regarding Samoa. John Thomas had 2 periods in Tonga from 1826 to 1850 and 1855 to 1859. Following a visit to England his influence with King Tupou waned in the 1850's and he retired to England and became a supernumerary minister at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, where he died in 1881. His wife Sarah had been a partner in his missionary work until she died 14 years earlier than he did. John Thomas’ name is honoured by having one of the 12 dormitory houses of Toupou College in the capitol of Tonga named after him. John Thomas House is House #1, and it is customary for the Head Prefect to reside in this dormitory. B & W engraving from a photograph of the Rev. John Thomas, formerly missionary in the Friendly IslandsRevd. John Thomas, Formerly Missionary in the Friendly Islands, Engraved by J. Cochran from a Photograph.rev. john thomas, methodist, tonga, friendly islands, wesleyan, missionary, wesleyan methodist missionary society

Born 26 June 1865 at Manchester, England Husband of Mrs. Edith Ann Maria GAULT Of 'The Inglenook', Sea Parade, Cheltenham, Vic. Aged 50 years Enlisted 01 July 1915 for Continuous Service Embarked 16 July 1915 per 'HMAT Demosthenes' from Melbourne, Vic ​Pay rate of 19s 0d after embarkation Embarked 29 March 1916 per 'RMS Orontes' from Melbourne, Vic. Served in Egypt and on the Western Front Returned to Australia 01 November 1919 Awarded OBE Death of Rev. J. A. Gault The Rev. J. A. Gault, a Methodist minister, who was widely known to Australian soldiers as Padre Gault, died yesterday after a long illness. One of the best-loved padres in the AIF, Mr. Gault served for four years with the Australians, at first in Egypt and later in France and England. After the war, he continued to show great interest in returned soldiers and work in training camps. When he retired in February, 1934, Mr. Gault had been in the ministry for 40 years. Bom at Manchester. England on June 10, 1865 he came to Australia when aged three years in the sailing-ship Antiope. He was educated at Gold street State school and later at Wesley College. After his appointment as a minister, he served the church in many circuits in Tasmania and Victoria. Before the war he was superintendent of the Methodist Mission at Collingwood,and after his return from overseas he occupied important positions, including those of superintendent minister in the Brunswick, Port Melbourne, and Yarra street, Geelong, circuits. His last charge was at Camberwell. After ill-health caused him to retire, he lived at Mentone. He has left a widow, a son, and two daughters. Dr. Edward Gault. of Collins street, is a brother, and there are two sisters in New Zealand. The funeral will leave Mr. Gault's home In Sea parade, Mentone, tomorrow, at 2p.m., for the Methodist Church, Mentone. It will then proceed to the Springvale Crematorium. W. D. Rose and Son. Cheltenham, are making the arrangemnts. R.S.L. Tribute "Returned soldiers will learn of the death of Padre Gault with deep regret," said the president of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. G. W. Holland) lastnight. "He was revered by the AIF. for his unfailing sympathy, understanding, and comradeship." - from the Melbourne Argus 02 Feb 1938 "REV. J. A. GAULT. BELOVED A.I.F."PADRE." Death After A Long Illness. After a long Illness, the death occurred at his home at Mentone yesterday afternoon, of Rev. James Archibald ("Padre") Gault, one of the best known and beloved Methodist chaplains to the A.I.F. at Galllpoli and in France. Sorrow at the "padre's" demise, at the age of 72 years, will be shared not only by the thousands to whom he rendered, both spiritual and temporal comfort during the war, but, also by a host of friends won during a long and. fruitful, ministry at many centres in the State, and as chaplain at military camps after the war. He retired from the ministry three years ago, and had suffered Ill-health from that time. Deceased entered the Methodist ministry in 1894, and was ordained four years later. After a successful year as conference evangelist. he was stationed at Mansfield, then at Richmond. Following a ministry at Richmond he was transferred to Tasmania, where for twelve years he exercised his ministry at Mt Lyell Launceston, Penguin and Hobart. Returning to Victoria, Mr. Gault was stationed at St. Kilda, and when the war broke out he was associated with the Colllngwood Mission. He left on active service as a chaplain with the first troops, and was ' present ' throughout the Galllpoli campaign. Later he was with the forces In France, and remained on active service until the last of the troops were demobilised to 1920. He was affectionately known as "padre"after the war to the thousands of soldiers who had learned to regard him as guide, philosopher and friend In the trenches. He was noted always for the good cheer he invariably brought to the troops, and his famous "stunts" among the men were subsequently recorded by him in his publication, "The Stunt Book." For services rendered he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. On his return to Australia In 1920 he was stationed at Brunswick for three years, and then followed ministries at Port Melbourne, Spring-road, Malvern and finally at Camberwell. A deeply spiritual man, he brought a rare devotion to his ministry, and was beloved by his congregations and ministerial brethren alike. He shunned the limelight, and was one of the most retiring men in conference affairs. The deceased is survived by a widow, two daughters and, one, son. Dr. Edward L. Gaul is a brother." - from the Melbourne Age 02 Feb 1938 B & W waist length studio portrait of the Rev. James Archibald Gault dressed in uniform as Chaplain to the A.I.F. Mounted on grey card.Padre J.A. Gault OBE

B 1900 Fielding NZ, Educated Otago University, Dunedin NZ. Ordained assist 1925. 1st Church Dunedin, 1927 East Taieri NZ, 1932 Christchurch St Pauls NZ; 1942-1967 Toorak; 1953 Moderator Victoria; 1959-1962 Moderator General Australia; 1967 emeritus, Presbytery of Flinders. Died 15 January 1976. B & W seated studio portrait of the Rev. Dr Alan C. Watson dressed in the regalia of the Presbyterian Moderator.rev dr alan watson, presbyterian moderator general

B 1900 Fielding NZ, Educated Otago University, Dunedin NZ. Ordained assist 1925. 1st Church Dunedin, 1927 East Taieri NZ, 1932 Christchurch St Pauls NZ; 1942-1967 Toorak; 1953 Moderator Victoria; 1959-1962 Moderator General Australia; 1967 emeritus, Presbytery of Flinders. Died 15 January 1976. B & W photograph of the Very Rev. Dr Alan C. Watson dressed in the formal evening coat of the Moderator General with his daughter Margaret St. John in her wedding dress, his wife Mrs Eileen Watson and Mrs Bain. alan watson, margaret st. john, eileen watson, moderator, presbyterian, minister, mrs bain

Born Moonee Ponds 10.01.1906, attended Congregation College of Victoria 1929-1934; ordained East Malvern 14.12.1934. Minister stationed at: Tasman Peninsula1928-192?; Collins Street Melbourne [Assistant] 1935-1936; Bruthen 1936-1941; Yarrawonga 1941-1945: Hughesdale 1945-1950; Summer Hill NSW 1950-1957; Chairman Australian Assembly for Peace Sydney NSW 1957-1959; Malvern 1959-1963; Minister-Secretary/Superintendent of Home Missions Congregational Union of Victoria 1964-1974. Married Madge Macarthy 02 April 1938; died 23 April 1989 Castlemaine. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Norman Andersonrev norman anderson, minister, congregational union of victoria, madge macarthy, congregational college

David Harris Prest (1931 - 2018) was brought up in Crystalbrook South Australia. He attended Prince Alfred College and was a resident at Lincoln Methodist College, taught in schools in South Australia, New South Wales and Cambridge United Kingdom before becoming head of Scotch College in Perth. He was Principal of Wesley College Melbourne 1972 - 1991. Head and shoulders photograph of David PrestPrest D.H.prest, david, wesley college

David Harris Prest (1931 - 2018) was brought up in Crystalbrook South Australia. He attended Prince Alfred College and was a resident at Lincoln Methodist College, taught in schools in South Australia, New South Wales and Cambridge United Kingdom before becoming head of Scotch College in Perth. He was Principal of Wesley College Melbourne 1972 - 1991. Head and shoulders photograph of David Prest c. 1970sPrest D.H.prest, david, wesley college

David Harris Prest (1931 - 2018) was brought up in Crystalbrook South Australia. He attended Prince Alfred College and was a resident at Lincoln Methodist College, taught in schools in South Australia, New South Wales and Cambridge United Kingdom before becoming head of Scotch College in Perth. He was Principal of Wesley College Melbourne 1972 - 1991. Head and shoulders photograph of David Prest c. 1970sPrest D.H.prest, david, wesley college

David Harris Prest (1931 - 2018) was brought up in Crystalbrook South Australia. He attended Prince Alfred College and was a resident at Lincoln Methodist College, taught in schools in South Australia, New South Wales and Cambridge United Kingdom before becoming head of Scotch College in Perth. He was Principal of Wesley College Melbourne 1972 - 1991. Waist length photograph of David Prest seated at a desk.Prest D.H.prest, david, wesley college

John Ward was a Senior Journalist with Church and Nation. Educated at Scotch College he joined the Sun News Pictorial as a cadet and graduated to senior rounds work. After ten years he joined industry as a public relations practitioner and advertising photographer eventually moving to freelance marketing consultancy. He holds an Associate Fellowship with the Australian Institute of Marketing.B & W head and shoulders photograph of John Ward "John Ward C&N 22/7/1987 page 3."ward, john

Dr. Bodycomb was ordained in 1957 and served in Victoria and South Australia, as well as in Kensington, New Hampshire. His positions included Dean of the Theological Hall 1977-1987, and Ecumenical Chaplain at the University of Melbourne, 1989-1997. Colour photograph of John Bodycomb standing next to a noticeboard.bodycomb, john

Rev Albert Bell was ordained in 1956 at Poowong. Served 1961 Bentleigh East; 1966 Australian Inland Mission. Principal St. Phillip's College Alice Springs; 1971 Chaplain Geelong College; 1973 retired.B & W photo of Deaconess Jess Metherell seated at a desk with Reverend Albert Bell standing beside her. "Hamilton Aikin 162 Russell Street Melbourne."deaconess, minister, rev. albert bell, methodist, jess metherell

Rev Albert Bell was ordained in 1956 at Poowong. Served 1961 Bentleigh East; 1966 Australian Inland Mission. Principal St. Phillip's College Alice Springs; 1971 Chaplain Geelong College; 1973 retired.B & W photo of Rev. Albert Bell seated at a desk with Deaconess Jess Metherell standing beside him. "Hamilton Aikin 162 Russell Street Melbourne."deaconess, minister, jess metherall, presbyterian, rev albert bell

Reverend Ridley was ordained in 1974; served in South Australia between 1974 and 1977; Director Orana 1978-1991; Inter-Church Trade and Industry Mission 1991-1998; Toorak College chaplain from 1998.B & W photograph of Reverend Bob Ridley sitting on playground equipment with two children."Bob Ridley with children at Cave Broadmeadows Broadmeadows Observer"uniting church, minister, rev bob ridley, broadmeadows

Rev Alan Body ministered at Wentworth (the Victorian parish in New South Wales) for 10 years, and was subsequently transferred to Boort. During his time at Wentworth he conducted a patrol ministry, travelling between 8000 and 10,000 kilometres per year visiting the area from Wentworth to Pooncarie, to Coombah on the Broken Hill road, out west to the South Australian border, south to the Murray and upstream to Wentworth.B & W waist length photograph of Rev. Alan Body with his Wentworth Shire Australia Day Citizen Award."Alan Body page 31 C&N 24/2/1988"rev alan body

Third Class tests were set for Pages 10 and 11 years old. Educational required Pages to: Memorise 12 out of 16 items in Kims Test; Draw the emblems of the Australian States; Write a 100-150 words on "What I like about the MOK"; Tell in their own words how Gareth became a Page. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook pg 24]Four round 3rd Class Educational merit badges. Green background with blue embroidery of an oil lamp. New.methodist order of knights

B033.1 Blue, white and red enamel Christian Endeavour lapel badge. B033.2 Blue, white and red enamel Christian Endeavour lapel badge with one black and one gold satin badge attached."10th World's Convention" "C.E." "Melbourne Australia. August 1938" "Follow me".christian endeavour

The Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary Celebration held at Pinnaroo, South Australia in April 1934.Shield shaped blue and gold enamel lapel badge on a pin."CENTENARY MELBOURNE VICTORIA 1-12-34" "SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS DEMONSTRATION"

Hexagonal white, blue, red and gold enamel Christian Endeavour lapel badge on a red and white ribbons."100 CE" "Take my life" "40th Australia C.E. Convention Geelong 6-12 Jan. 1984"christian endeavour

B065.1 Gold metal oval badge on oblong bar pin. B065.2 Gold metal oval badge"World Centenary CE 1881-1981" On back: "To commemorate The Australian Celebration of World Centenary of Christian Endeavour Brisbane 7 - 14th Jan. 1982" "Celebrate for Christ and the church"christian endeavour

Gift to Alex Gillespie from H. L. (Harry) Richardson. Nec Tamen Consumebatur translates to "Not Yet Spent".Silver and teal blue pair of Presbyterian Church of Australia cuff links, G144.1 & G144.2 in a mustard coloured velvet box G144.3"NEC TAMEN CONSUMEBATUR"presbyterian church of australia, gillespie, alex

Glass negative with image of unidentified seated soldier. The soldier is wearing the Brodie pattern steel helmet issued to Australian soldiers on the Western Front 1916 - 1918.first world war, ww1, world war one

Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Carte de Visite. Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick. The Rev Quick is looking to his left.Printed on the front: "J.W.LINDT MELBOURNE" Handwritten in ink on the back "Rev. W.A.Quick"methodist, wesleyan, president queen's college council, chairman tasmanian district, william abraham quick, president wesleyan conference victoria

Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Black and white print on buff paper. Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick."REV W.A.QUICK EX-PRESIDENT WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA"methodist, wesleyan, rev w a quick, wesleyan conference, president of the wesleyan conference

John Meikeljohn was born in 1841 in Glasgow. He was educated at Glasgow University and U. P. Theological Hall and ordained at the Glasgow City Mission in 1872. His ministries included: 1874 Kirkmairhill U. O. Lankashire; 1888 south Melbourne Dorcas St.. In 1901 he became the first Moderator General for the Assembly of Australia and was the first Principal Emmnauel College Brisbane. The Rev Dr Meikelijohn died on 28/09/1915.Sepia toned studio portrait tipped on to textured beige coloured cardboard of Rev. Dr. John Meikeljohn who dressed in his formal attire of a moderator general. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed with his hands resting on the arms of the chair.Printed on the front: "Mendelssohn & Co" "SALON PANEL" "80 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE"emmanuel college brisbane, rev. dr. john meikeljohn, presbyterian moderator general

Howard Dunn was an active Methodist and a UCA layman. He worked for the Synod in later life and particularly with photography. He was well-known for his energetic approach to all things.Black and white glossy photograph of Mr. Howard Dunn speaking from a piece of paper into a microphone. He is dressed in a suit and waistcoat and has a ribbon pinned to his lapel.On ribbon: "OFFICIAL" Handwritten on the back: "Mr. Howard Dunn"howard dunn uniting church in australia layman, methodist church of australasia