Eric Liffman was a refugee from Nazi Germany who, as a prisoner, is transported to Australia on the troop ship HMS Dunera. He became the most celebrated tenor in Australia during WW11.Dunera Voyage. Eric Liffman's rise from refugee/prisoner to become a celebrated tenor during WW11Book -199 pages, B/W photos. Soft cover. Narrated & Illustrated by Eric Liffmann. Written by Patricia & Kurt LiffmannPhotos of Eric Liffmann on coverdunera, jewish refugee

The bluestone church was designed by Ballarat architect Henry Richards Casselli, and constructed at a cost of 730 pounds. The church was opened on 18 April 1869. The Sunday School Hall was built c.1879. The church was closed in April 2015, and was subsequently sold. The church is now operated as a wedding/event venue.B & W exterior view of the Scrub Hill Uniting (formerly Presbyterian) Church. The image shows a bluestone church with porch and vestry.scrub hill uniting church, presbyterian, henry richards casselli

In October 1863 the Rev. James Bickford visited Sale to explore the possibilities of establishing a Methodist cause there. In March 1864 a group of 8 local men petitioned Conference to appoint a minister. The men were: Nehemiah Guthridge, G. Ross, J.H. Walters, J.E. Derrick, G.E. Hawkins, R. Gibbs, J.J. Drew, J. James. The Rev. Henry Baker arrived in the Gippsland Circuit later in 1864. The first Methodist services in Sale were held in the Mechanics Institute, but by July 1865 a Methodist church had been opened for worship. A Sunday School was constructed in 1886. The Sale Methodist Church was renovated at a cost of 2500 pounds in 1951. The new Sale Methodist Church was opened on 25 September 1965.B & W exterior view of the Sale Methodist Church showing a group of women and girls, hatted and gloved, standing in front of the church.methodist, sale, rev. james bickford, rev henry baker, gippsland circuit

Was A civil servant, Ordained 1977 at Serrell St, Minister at Yarram Died 1991B&W photo of Rev. C. Francis Bennett, upper body, seated and facing the camera. Wearing glasses and coat and tie.rev. c. francis bennett; yarram

B & W gloss photograph of Jack Thomson's Ford Prefect taken at the Carlton Methodist Mission Camp at Dromana, c.1950carlton methodist mission, camp, jack thomson, ford prefect, dromana

Possible dates: b. 12/10/1868, d. 14/10/1947. Married Alfred Coates in 1888. Alfred Coates was Home Missionary in Diamond Creek from 1910 to 1913 and in Bacchus Marsh on 18/3/191, according to the Argus, p. 19, 18/3/1916.B & W studio portrait of Sister Bessie (Emma Elizabeth Coates nee Dau) dressed in the clothing of a Methodist Missionary sister.dau, emma elizabeth, sister bessie, home missionary, methodist central mission

Anne Hedt was Director of Music at St Leonard's Patterson River campus.B&W photograph showing Thomas Kellett student and Anne Hedt Director of Music at St Leonard's Patterson River campus."Thomas Kellett and Anne Hedt C&N 8/7/1987 page 16"hedt, anne, kellett, thomas, st leonard's college

John L. Cousins: Born 1909, died 1977. Ordained 1939. Eltham, Croxton, Merbein, Cemntral Mission, Healesville, Hobart, Devonport, Oakleigh, Box Hill (to 1974), Dandenong.B & W photograph of Rev John Cousins standing at a lectern or pulpit, dressed in suit and tie. White hair, wearing glasses."Rev. John Cousins, Box Hill"

Methodist Minister. Placements: Geelong West 1913, Ballarat East 1917, Mildura 1921, Horsham1924, Burwood 1929, Northcote 1932, Elsternwick-St. Kilds 1936, Bendigo Forest Street 1941, Coburg & Moreland 1946, Malvern South 1951, Supernumerary Mitcham 1956. Chairman of District 1928, 1941 - 1945; Naval Reserve Chaplain 1940. Financial Secretary of District 1946 - 1950. Born Frosterley Co. Durham in 1886. Died 1973B & W copy of original photograph. Three quarter length studio portrait of Rev.Thomas Hugh Indian wearing Masonic regalia.Thomas Hugh Indian photo from Mrs Laura Indian (Daughter-in-law)

Rev. Graham Clark was ordained in 1963 and retired in 1981. He was stationed in: Alexandra 1960 - 1963 Mooroopna 1964 - 1967 Ballarat South (Skipton St.) 1968 - 1974 Warracknabeal 1975 - 1981B & W matte, head and shoulders photo of the Rev. Graham W. Clark wearing a black preaching gown and clerical collar.Rev. G.W. Clark 1969 - 1974.

B & W copy of original sepia photo showing the Ormond College Theological Hall students and staff sitting and standing outdoors.ormond college, theological students and staff

B & W photo of the Ormond College Theological Hall students and staff, sitting and standing outdoors. The photo is mounted on brown card.19 students are listed on the reverse of the mount. The staff members are named as: Rev. Professor Alexander Yule, Dr Boarland, Professor Smith, Professor Oxer, Rev. MacDonald, Professor Osborn and Professor Gillies.ormond college theological hall, rev. professor alexander yule, dr boarland, professor smith, professor oxer, rev. macdonald, professor osborn and professor gillies.

Irving Benson (1897 - 1980), Methodist clergyman, journalist and social reformer. Ordained in 1919, minister at Toorak Methodist 1918 - 1923, Daley St. Brunswick 1923 - 1926, Wesley Church Melbourne 1926 - 1967. Superannuated 1967. William Morris (Billy) Hughes (1862 - 1952) was the Prime Minister of Australia 1915 - 1923.B & W gloss photograph of a seated Rt Hon W. M. Hughes speaking with Rev Dr Clarence Irving Benson.irving benson, methodist, toorak, brunswick, wesley church, billy hughes, prime minister

Born Wolverhampton July 24 1826. Converted to Methodism in 1841. Trained at the Theological Institution at Richmond, U.K. Appointed as missionary to Ceylon by the 1850 English Conference. Returned to England due to ill health. Arrived in Victoria in 1854. Appointed Chairman of Castlemaine and Sandhurst District. Murdered by a prisoner at Pentridge Prison on May 13 1869. Oval, sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. William Hill, mounted on B & W lithographed in memoriam card.In Memoriam The Late Revd. William Hill Wesleyan Minister Who met with a Violent Death at the hands of a Prisoner, whilst in the discharge of his Ministerial duties at Pentridge Stockade. VICTORIA. AUSTRALIA. May 13th 1869. AETAT 45 yearswilliam hill, methodist, minister, ceylon, missionary, murdered, pentridge prison

John Grant was ordained in 1974 and served at Devonport-La Trobe in Tasmania, St Kilda, the Presbytery of Maribyrnong Valley as Presbytery Minister. He resigned from the ministry following his service as Presbytery Minister.B & W photograph of the Rev. John Grant, Mrs Rosemary Grant, and adopted Korean girl being served a Korean meal."Church and Nation" for 17 October 1984rev. john grant; mrs rosemary grant; presbytery of maribyrnong valley; st kilda; devonport-la trobe tasmania; presbytery minister, korean adoption

Born Worcester, UK, 21/10/1863. Died Manly NSW 10/10/1945. Ordained 14/9/1887 in Worcester Angel Street church. Ministry: LMS Amoy (China) 1887–1913, Oxford Street Collingwood, Lennox St Richmond, LMS Apia (Western Samoa) 1919–1922, Hampton, Castlemaine, Lawson NSW.B & W waist length studio portrait of the Rev Frank Purcell Joseland. The postcard format photograph is mounted on cream card."The Rev F.P. Joseland 1924 - 1927". Verso: "To Bob Mouat with best wishes and heartfelt greetings for his birthday, Nov. 16th 1925, from his Pastor, Frank P. Joseland. Avondale St. Hampton".rev frank purcell joseland, hampton congregational church, minister

B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Miss Anne McNabb, hostess chairman of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.

B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Mrs P.C. Harvey, Hostess Chairman, St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.

Sister Louie was a mission sister at the Carlton Methodist MissionB & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Sister Louie. Postcard format. Sister Louie is dressed in her deaconess' uniform."To Eva with love. Yours sincerely Sister Louie. 18.4.24sister louie, carlton methodist mission, home mission

"Otira" was built in 1887 for Mr. Henry Berry, owner of a large wholesale grocery business. In 1923, the property was acquired by the Methodist Church for use as a home mission training college. B & W photograph of a group of 9 men and 1 woman standing on steps at the Otira Methodist Home Missionary Training College.

B & W photograph of a kindergarten teacher watching over children lying in cots during nap time at the Pennell Kindergarten Brighton.pennell kindergarten brighton

Mounted b/w photograph of the interior of J. Gilchrist and Son, general store, Evans Street, Sunbury. (Shelves of goods for sale)Handwritten on front: interior of J. Gilchrist and Sons' General Store, Evans Street Handwritten on back: H. Gilchristj. gilchrist and son, general store, business, gilchrist, h., george evans collection

Infantry Private 1st AIF 1915 - 1917A b/w postcard sized full portrait of soldier Frank Letten at ease with riding crop tucked under right arm.Typewritten on front: FRANK LETTEN Handwritten on back: FRANK LETTEN Printed on back: POST CARD S.R. SHIER, CAMP STUDIO, SHOW GROUNDSworld war 1, postcards, letten, frank, shier, s. r., photographers, soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, george evans collection

Reservoir on Big Hill (Early Scene)B/W Two males; closest has full beard in front of town reservior on Big Hill, background view of townshipstawell

Julie Webb, Alison Taylor 1972B/W photograph of three guides providing drinks to walkers from plastic bin. Folding chair and tent shade in backgroundM Huttonguides

Family Portrait Bibby Family of Navarre in bush SettingB/W. Print : Two rows of family members. Men in 3 piece Suits with ties. Ladies in dresses/ Skirts and Blouses.bibby family, navarre

Huttley Martin FamilyB/W/ Portrait of a young woman in long floral dress, high heels, pearl necklace - headdress holding floral bouquetLorna ( as Madge's Bridesmaid)huttley, martin

G. Mitchell's - 31 Ligar St "Bangor"B/W Photograph: weatherboard house, Iron Roof with verandah with decorative lower edge. Tree. & wooden slat Fence in frontOn Reverse 31 Ligar St.stawell residence homes, bangor, mitchell

"Eurmarella" - 32 Ligar St D.M. Mitchell's home B/W Photoraph: Weatherboard House with Iron roof and Verandah with decorative lower edge extended on doorway. wooden pailling fence.On Reverse: 31 Ligar Ststawell residence homes, eurmella, mitchell