Hand-written history of Lake Condah Mission, with stories and reminiscences of Aboriginal residents; family histories; extracts from Lake Condah Mission 1915 day book.Illustrations, photographs, diagrams, maps, portraitslake condah, family history, stories

The College Church congregation initially worshipped in Ormond College in 1891. In 1895 they purchased the site of the present building. A committee set out certain specifications (including the crown tower), and a competition for the best design was won by architect RA Lawson. The building, constructed by Lang Brothers of Parkville at a cost of 2,170 pounds, was opened in 1898. College Church remained the only parish church in Parkville until 1934. The outstanding element is the crown tower, a choice of the first minister, the Reverend Alexander Yule. It is a copy, albeit on a reduced scale, of King's College Chapel, Aberdeen University, of which Reverend Yule was a former student. This crown tower is the only example in Victoria and is possibly unique in Australia. The church is constructed of red brick and Oamaru sandstone with a steeply pitched slate roof and parapeted gables. Windows are in the Gothic pointed arch style. The interior of the Church has a fine timber ceiling with arch braces. There are a number of quality stained glass windows, the two largest being dedicated to Mungo Scott and his wife, Scott having been a benefactor of the Church. The late nineteenth century pipe organ was built by George Fincham and Son (Richmond), with Professor Franklin Peterson as consultant, and was completed in November 1903. In the 1940s College Church was internally re-ordered and this work was designed by prominent church architect, Louis Williams. The church became part of the Uniting Church in Australia in 1977, and ownership subsequently passed to Mar Thoma Syrian Church in 2008. From The Argus, Friday 19 April 1907: Rev. Alexander Yule washeld in highest esteem in his ministerialbrethren and a large circle of friends was abundanrly evident by the expressions ofsorrowful regret at his death and of sympathy with his widow and her three sonsby those who attended the funeral servicesyesterday morning. To most of those present the announcement of Mr. Yule's death, made in "The Argus" on Wednesday, came as a painful surprise. It was known that at the time of his ministerial jubilee last January he shown symptoms of failing health, and that his illness had gradually become more serious, but few among the intimate friends of the family thought the end was so near. Although Mr. Yule suffered much physical weakness, his mental faculties were unimpaired, and he was able to carry on his ministerial work almost to the last. He even conducted the services at the College Church, Parkville, on Sunday, March 31. Testimony is borne that his ministry was appreciated most highly by the important congregations, both in Scotland and Victoria, under his charge; that in the church courts he was a safe and wise counsellor; and that he did excellent service on various committees, and as the convenor of the Theological-hall committee, on which he was appointed by the General Assembly. The esteem in which he was regarded by the Presbyterian Church as a whole was expressed in his election in 1891 to the Moderator's chair of the Victorian Church, and to that of the Federal Assembly in 1901. The funeral service was held at College Church, the scene of Mr. Yule's ministry since 1891. The building was filled to overflowing by a congregation that included most of the members of the metropolitan presbyteries, representatives from several of the provincial presbyterues, the students of the Theological-hall, members of the Parkville congregation, and the children of Miss Sutherland's Home. The pulpit and furniture were draped in black, and the plain oak coffin rested on the communion-table. The simple yet impressive service usual with the Presbyterian Church was conducted by Professor Rentoul, president of the Theological-hall Senatus, who was assisted by Professor Skene, Rev. W. Fraser (moderator of the Melbourne North Presbytery), Rev. D. S. McEacharn, and the Rev. John Thomson, a life-long friend of the departed minister. The Dead March in "Saul" was played on the organ as the coffin was borne to the hearse. The procession along Parkville-crescent to the cemetery gates was a notable one, and in the following order:—Theological-hall students; the hearse; the chief mourners—Dr. Yule, Rev. A. Yule, Mr. James Yule, and Mr. Groom, M.H.R., a relative of the family; the Theological-hall professors and committee; members of the presbyteries; and other friends, making a large and repre-sentative gathering. At the grave Professor Rentoul, Rev. Dr. Meiklejohn, Rev. D. Ross, and the Rev. Dr. Marshall officiated. The pall-bearers were Revs. D. S. McEachran, J. Thomson, A. McDonald, R. J. Smith,Mr. P. McLennan and Mr. L. E. Groom, M.H.R. The funeral arrangement were in the hands of Mr. Josiah Holdsworth.Portion of photocopy of the church and two of the portraits.college church, presbyterian church, yule, rev. alexander

The Johnstone family were connected with the Craiglea Winery in Sunbury from 1864 to 1883. It was established by James Johnston, the father of Wilfred Henry. Charles Johnston took over the winery in 1885 and in 1897 he purchased 'Kignane'. A cousin ran Craiglea until 1905A photocopy taken from an older portrait of Wilfred Henry Johnston. He has a bushy moustache and he is wearing a braid trimmed single breasted jacket without lapels.JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & COMPANY LIMITED / 55 & 57 Collins Street East Melbourneo'shannassy street, craiglea winery, johnston, wilfred henry, portraits, clothing and dress, sunbury, kignane, george evans collection

According to information on the back of the card, Mr. Griffiths was the Head Teacher at Bulla SchoolB/W unframed photo studio portrait of the Griffiths family. It has a slight singeing along the top RH corner. It is presented in a postcard form.griffiths, - (mr), - (mrs), bulla primary school, schools, teachers, richards and company, ballarat, george evans collection

It is a portrait of a person assumed to be a distant relative of the Evans family. The photo has been handed down through four generations to the donor, Jane Ireland.A framed copy of an oval type photograph of a lady. The frame is made up of a brown stained timber on the outside with a gold surround in the middle and a red velvet inner surround. The head and shoulders portrait shows a lady dressed according to the fashion of the late Victorian era.evans, anne, holden, anne, emu bottom homestead, settlers, george evans collection

Randle Family Group 1913. stawell

Pleasant Creek. Stawell Hospital Portraits Mr. Chas Playford First Secretary. Mr. Martin Thornfeldt and family First Dispenser.stawell hospital medical

Portrait William. Mary. Eva & Doris Robson 1900stawell

Portrait Two Males (possibly Gardiner Family)stawell

Henderson Familystawell

Portrait - James & Tamar Willoughby and their children c1900. Family lived at 18 Bennet Streetstawell

Portrait - Clarice & Allan Willoughby c1900 family of James and Tamara Willoughby.stawell

Portrait - The Earl of Hopetoun's Family 1895. The youngest child was probably born at Woodlands Crowlandsstawell

Portrait - William & Mary Harvey & Family 1900stawell

Tiller Family - Great western James and Ellen Tiller. Alfred Nellie and Rhenastawell

Gray Family (2 Plastic Sleeves) Wedding Photo Henry Gray and Margery Benetta Phillips. Henry (Harry) Gray in WW1 Uniform and Margery Gray (nee Phillips). William (Willy) Gray WW1 in Uniform.stawell war

Portrait of Three Hall Children (Example of Costume) 1908stawell

Studio Portrait of male seated c1880. From Glisson Family.stawell

Portrait M. Walsh. Photographer 1980’s plus Family Photos & Business Cardstawell

Three children in fancy dress (Abbott Family Concert about 1915stawell entertainment

Deep Lead – Portrait – Geo. And Mary Blackman and Family. Frank. Emma. Effie. Mabel. Joe. Ern. Alb. Ruby. Jack seated in front.stawell

Deep Lead – Portrait of Cray Family car. Amy Cray & Boys Bill and Frank at a family picnic. Note trailer.stawell transport

Deep Lead – Portrait of Female members of Tennis Club. Amy. Dorothy. Evelyn. Jean Cray stawell sport

Deep Lead – Portrait John Perry and Caroline Perry seated and family Jess Gladys Jack Maud Caroline.stawell

Deep Lead – Portrait Robert and Ethel Maud Freeland & Family. Standing L to R Alexander Norman (Charlie). Robert Henry. Marie (nee Cook) Roberts wife. Eric Stanley. C1942. Two of the sons are in uniformstawell ww2

Deep Lead Portrait Michael Ernest and Ellen Francis Martin & Familystawell deep lead

Deep Lead Portrait Frank and Kathleen Bennett's family L to R Charles Neil Lesley Lawrie 1940'sstawell deep lead

Margaret and Charles Hays Familystawell

Portrait - Tom Goldsworthy & Familystawell

Portrait - William K. Thomas and Family 1898stawell