Norman Lowe's placements: Underbool 1953; Merbein 1955; Wodonga & Bethanga 1960; Immigration chaplain 1961-1962; Carlton & Fitzroy Mission 1963; Church of All Nations 1971; West Heidelberg 1974; Approved appointment Community Health Yallourn 1976. Later also Boronia, Dartmoor-Merino, and the Macedonian Church Preston. Lowe was born in 1924, ordained in 1958, and died on 11 November 2013.B & W photograph of Rev and Mrs Norman Lowe, and their son at an unidentified airport.lowe, norman

"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 7 men and 4 non resident women students of the Otira Methodist Home Missionary Training College. Men: Doug Packett, ? Butcher (went back to farm), Cecil Price (returned to England), Jack Hull, Fred Belcher, Ray Kemp, George Collett. Women: ?, Amy ?, Mrs Bartlett (MLC), ? Sinclairdoug packett, ? butcher, cecil price, jack hull, fred belcher, ray kemp, george collett, ?, amy ?, mrs bartlett (mlc), ? sinclair, otira, methodist, home missionary training college

"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 7 men and 4 non resident women students of the Otira Methodist Home Missionary Training College. Men: Doug Packett, ? Butcher (went back to farm), Cecil Price (returned to England), Jack Hull, Fred Belcher, Ray Kemp, George Collett. Women: ?, Amy ?, Mrs Bartlett (MLC), ? Sinclairdoug packett, ? butcher, cecil price, jack hull, fred belcher, ray kemp, george collett, ?, amy ?, mrs bartlett (mlc), ? sinclair, otira, methodist, home missionary training college

Sepia toned photograph, mounted on buff card, of a gaelic service being held outdoors at Cnoc A' Chaisteil, Alness, Ross-shire. "With compliments & every good wish Mrs G.G. Mackenzie Xmas 93"

Mrs Buch was the oldest living member of St. James' Uniting Church at the time of its anniversary in September 1984. The Presbyterian church was opened in September 1859, and closed in 2009, just short of its 150th anniversary. Colour photograph of Mrs Buch standing at a table, preparing to cut the 125th anniversary cake at St James' Uniting Church, Miners Rest.

Scrub Hill Presbyterian/Uniting Church was in existence from 1869 to 1994. This photograph was possibly taken at a centenary event. For further information see "Scrub Hill Church: a pastoral history 1869 - 1994" by Katrine Anderson Kelly, published Ballarat Victoria c.1994.B & W waist length photograph of Mrs J S Baxon seated at a table, signing a book.Mrs J S Bacon invited to and photographed at Scrub Hill Presbyterian.scrub hill, presbyterian, mrs j s bacon

Brass wall plaque mounted on varnished wood."This Building Was Opened By Mrs G.S.Gay 7th December 1929"methodist babies' home

Brass plaque"The Room Was Equipped by Councillor & Mrs E.G.Batchelder"methodist babies' home

The badge belonged to Mrs Peggy Enderby.UCA Lay Preacher's black, white and red enamel badge."Lay Preacher"enderby, peggy

Possible Brighton lay people.Matte, sepia, postcard head and shoulders photograph of a man and a woman. The man is looking at the camera and the woman slightly to one side of the camera. He has short white hair and beard and is wearing glasses and a collar and tie. She has her hair tied back and is wearing a white blouse with a broach at the neck underneath a dark coloured dress. She has a long chain around her neck. The couple is Rev. and Mrs. J. Latham. The postcard's width is written on the back in pencil and indication that the photograph was to be used in the Spectator.latham

Oamaru NZ origin 1923 Essendon (St. John's) from July 1929 admittedSepia studio portrait of Rev S F Hunter mounted on brown card. The Rev Hunter is posed sitting holding a piece of paper with his arm resting on a table. He is dressed in his clerical clothing. The mount has been cut on the left hand side. Handwritten on the back: "Rev. S. F. Hunter MA. D." "July 1923 - 1929" "c/o Mrs S. F. Hunter Brighton St Highgate Hill Sth Brisbane"presbyterian ministers, rev s f hunter, st john's presbyterian church essendon

Mrs. Eliza James was a schoolteacher.Matte, black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of Mrs. Eliza Knox mounted on board with an oval frame removed. Mrs Knox is looking straight at the camera and is wearing a cape and mrs eliza james, james knox wesleyan methodist

See entry for F53-1Gloss, black and white photograph as postcard of Rev. Harry Griffiths and his wife Dorothy with inscriptions.Rev. H. Griffiths, Director M. I. M., & Mrs. Griffithsnorthern territory, inland mission, methodist, griffiths, henry

The Rev. Henry Griffiths was Director of the Methodist Inland Mission. He was stationed at Katherine, originally, as a patrolling unit of the Methodist Mission.Gloss, black and white, head and shoulders photograph of Mrs. Dorothy Griffiths, wife of Rev. Henry Griffiths.northern territory, inland mission, methodist, griffiths, dorothy, griffiths, henry

Joseph Ebery was a Congregational minister, born 1858, died November 3, 1947. Ministry was as Wesleyan Home Missionary ?–1897; Congregational churches – Dover (Tas) 1897-1907; Tamar St Launceston 1907-1909; Devonport 1909-1914; Gatton (Qld) 1915-?; Redcliffe (Qld) 1921-1927; Beechworth (Vic) 1927-1930; Hughesdale 1930-1934. Was a Wesleyan lay preacher at Allandale and Woodbridge (Tas). Obituary - "… For ten years carried on an energetic evangelistic ministry, riding his horse over the roughtest roads in his scattered district, which was 25 miles long, and visiting even the southern-mosst home in the island (Tasmania)" As a Wesleyan Home Missionary he was not allowed to marry. The Congregationalists had no such restrictions so he joined the Congregational Church and married his Emily. [See Munster, Biographical Index of Congregational Ministers in Victoria 1838-1977.)Photocopy of studio portrait of Rev. Joseph Ebery and Mrs. Emily Jane (nee Walker) Ebery, Joseph aged 69 and Emily aged 68. Joseph, beard and moustache, is wearing a suit with a cellophane collar, no tie. Emily is earing a coat over a patterned shirt, and a choker necklace and glasses.As for the title.ebery, joseph, congregationalist, wesleyan home missionary, 1858-1947

Head and shoulders, sepia, woman of middle age, short hair cropped close to head, wearing dress with shoulder overlay lace. Photo stuck on brown backing card with photographic studio's name."Mrs Breseford" scrawled on back, although the spelling of the name is not clear.breseford, eden society studios

Will require further research to establish details of Magain's work and times.B&W photo (two copies) of Rev. A. W. Pederick with Mr and Mrs Jim Magain. Jim Magain was a carpenter with the Federal Methodist Inland Mission.Rev. A. W. Pederick with F.M.I.M. carpentermagain, jim, federal methodist inland mission, fmim

Mr. and Mrs. Lynex were Home Missionaries. Mr. Lynex was known as a ‘Circuit Builder’. Mrs. Lynex was a fully accredited preacher.Matte, black and white, head and shoulders photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Lynex on board.lynex, home missionary, dimboola, methodist

Gloss, black and white full length image of Rev. Albert Bell contained in a wallet.To Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Holden, from Albert Bell fr. M.I.M. Wyndhambell, a., wyndham, holden

Mrs Bickford was the wife of the Rev James Bickford (1816-1895), who was President of the Australian Conference in 1868. He wrote a book entitled James Bickford: An Autobiography.Sepia full length portrait of Mrs Bickford.bickford, methodist

Engraved silver teapot with inscription with ivory knob on lid."Presented to Mrs Williams by the congregation of St Alban's as a token of esteem rendered as organist. Oct 28th 1889"

Identical trowel S049 presented to Mrs Job Smith.Black leather box with crimson velvet and satin lining containing an engraved silver trowel with a turned bone patterned handle."Presented to Mrs John Watson by the trustees of the Kew Wesleyan Church on the occasion of her laying a memorial stone of the completion of the Edifice December 11th 1889"wesleyan church kew, smith, job

Robert Cochrane, 1843 - 1935, regarded as the "father" of Congregationalism in Victoria was chairman of directors of Brooks Ttnhinsnn Ptv.. Ltd.. and one of the leading personalities of the Congregational Union of Victoria. After having spent two years in Victoria as a member of Brooks Robinson Pty., Ltd., Mr. Cochrane returned to England in 1869. In 1883, he returned to Melbourne. On His return to Victoria he became interested in the work of the Congregational Church, and joined the Augustine Church, at Hawthorn in 1886; he was senior deacon when he died. For many years Mr. Cochrane was a senior member of the committee of the Congregational College of Victoria, and he took a leading part in the development of Congregationalism in this Victoria. Many benefited by his generosity and philanthropy, and his interest in the work of the church was combined with a generous assistance to child welfare organisations, including the Sunday School Union, the Kindergarten Union and the Boys Brigade. [Source: The Argus 4 Mar 1935, pg 8.]Silver plated brass double handle, lidded art nouveau-style sugar bowl with engraving on the front of the bowl."To Mr and Mrs Robert Cochrane A token of high esteem on the occasion of their Golden Wedding 1871 January 31st 1921 From the Firm of Henry Brooks & Company, with whom are associated two senior members from the London Staff Henry Aldridge and Walter Wiles"congregational union of victoria, brooks robinson pty ltd, melbourne chamber of commerce., robert cochrane 1843-1935

Commemorative engraved silver trowel in a black leather box with a blue silk and velvet lining. Trowel is decorated and has an inscription and hallmark on the front. It has plain bone handle. "Presented to Mrs S.G.King on the occasion on the laying of the memorial stone of the Hotham Hill Wesleyan Church Dec 16th 1872"

Heavily embossed and patterned in gold leaf bible with black and white plates and illustrations. Dedication page.On spine: "Holy Bible Brown's Notes" Dedication inside front cover: "This Bible was given by Mrs Ferguson to the Strath Creek Church when she left the district in 1901"

B006 ROGERS—CORBEN.— On the 5th February, at the Wesleyan Church, Hotham-hill, by the Rev. J. F. Horsley, John J. Rogers, of Hotham, to Kate, second daughter of Isaac Corben, Esq., of Lonsdale-street, Melbourne, stone merchant. [Source: Trove - The Age, 21 Feb 1879, pg 1]BL006 and BL011 Heavy black board covered book with gilt border and text on the spine. The pages are gilt edged. The bible includes commentaries of Henry and Scott, colour plates and maps. BL006 The family register has some entries for the Royal Family. The bible has a printed label inside the front cover. BL011 has a printed label inside the front cover. BL006 "Presented to Mr and Mrs Rogers by the Trustees of the Hotham Hill Wesleyan Church on the occasion of their marriage being the first celebrated in the church 5th Feb 1879" BL011 "Presented by the trustees to Mr and Mrs F. Fletcher on their wedding day Wednesday July 14 1875 being the first marriage solemnized in the United Methodist Free Church Peel Street Ballarat with best wishes for their temporal welfare and everlasting happiness"hotham hill wesleyan church, united methodist free church peel street ballarat

Black embossed leather covered bible with a metal fastening and gilt text. The end papers are brown marbled paper. The bible includes monochrome plates and coloured maps. There is a handwritten dedication label stuck inside the front cover signed by the Minister and Steward."Presented to Mr and Mrs A. G. Youngs by the members and friends of the Primitive Methodist Church Moonee Ponds Victoria as an expression of affectionate esteem and earnest good wishes on the occasion of their departure for England, August 1894. H. Bride Barker Minister William Halling Steward"primitive methodist church moonee ponds

Varnished wooden shield with me rectangular metal plaque at the centre."Presented to Rev & Mrs Saynor Tatura by friends of Tatura Methodist Church 1 - 4 - 43"tatura methodist church

Metal oblong gold coloured plastic plaque with black text."The W. J. Carig Memorial Lecture is given to commemorate the late W. J. Craig, whose daughter Mrs. Elizabeth McCormick donated to the Church in 1925 the property now known as Canterbury Family Centre"canterbury family centre

Silver commemorative trowel with bone handle.Presented to Mrs F J. Cato by the trustees of the Bambra Rd Methodist Church on the occasion of the laying of the Foundation Stone 9.8.30cato, f. j., bambra road methodist church