Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL050.1 and CL050.2 fob watches with white enamel faces and on a black cotton cord. CL050.1 has Roman numerals and CL050.2 has Arabic numbers and a second hand inset. "My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

Blue enamel and gold metal award badge in box.."LIFE GOVERNOR" "ROYAL FREEMASON HOMES OF VICTORIA" On reverse: "Mrs. W.E.Woolhouse 1976"royal freemason homes of victoria, anne fisk (nee woohouse)

3 Shield-shaped Methodist Order of Knights lapel badges. Dark and light blue enamel with crown at the top."MOK"methodist order of knights

The badge belonged to Mr Lindsay Enderby.Black, white and gold enamel shield shaped Victorian Local Preacher's badge."LPA"

White, green, gold and red enamel Christian Endeavour Intermediate round badge."C.E. Intermediate"

Small round metal and blue and white enamel United Nations Association of Australia badge with a pin fastening. The badge has a laurel wreath around its edge and a symbolic map at its centre."UNAA"

Shield shaped Presbyterian Girls' Association badge, blue, white and red enamel."PGA"presbyterian girls' association

This badge was not worn on the regalia of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship. It was designed in 1918 by Miss Bessie Sanger of Bondi. "The shape of the badge is the ivy leaf which stands for friendship - fellowship with our Heavenly Father and in His Church and friendship is our Comradeship with each other. The background is blue, symbolising fellowship. White is the symbol of purity and gold symbolises "true happiness". It is the symbol of wealth, and the greatest wealth in life is "true happiness" - a happiness that comes only when our lives, our wills, are one with God's will for us. This meaning of the badge shall be explained to the Comrade/Ray either at her initiation/welcome or on presentation of the badge. The badge is worn on the left should or collar (not on Regalia)." - from Leaders' Manual for Comradeship 1970.MGC 062.1 and MGC 062.2 Blue, white and gold enamel lapel Methodist Girls' Comradeship badges. Duplicates B021.1 and B021.2 "MGC"methodist girls' comradeship

Metal badge with gold paint, black and green enamellingVic. Old Forestry Students Assn.

metal with gold paint and red and green enamelling. Cuff link or Tie pin.K.C.Luke Melb

Two Brass and Blue enamelled Stawell School of Mines & Industries Badgestawell

Enamelled Blue Red & Gold Stawell High School Hat Badge. Femalestawell

Royal Visit to Australia Photo Badge. H.M. Queen Elizabeth. Tin and enamel. stawell

Gold and red enamel Home to Stawell 1947stawell

Enamelled Red and Black Stawell Football Club Member 1957stawell

Enamelled Red and Gold Stawell Fire Brigade Jubilee 1878-1928stawell

Blue Enamelled Stawell Fire Brigade CFA Demonstration Geelong 1924 stawell

Red Enamelled Australian Women’s Legion AWL Service (World War 2)stawell, ww2

Gould League of Bird Lovers Badge (2) Black Blue & Red Enamelstawell

Stawell Amateur Turf Club Membership Badge Red & Yellow Enamelstawell

Blue and White enamelled Fathers Sailors Soldiers Airmen Association, Women's Auxiliary stawell, ww2

Red Enamel Home to Stawell Diamond Jubilee 1st to 6th Octoberstawell

Red Blue and Yellow Enamelled Salvation Army over 60’s Clubstawell

Red Enamelled Stawell Fire Brigade Jubilee 1878-1928. ( A.E. Oliver Collection)stawell

Blue Enamelled St. Matthews Organ Fund 1978-80. "An Organ Note"stawell

Blue White & Red Enamelled, World War 2 1940’s Fathers Sailors Soldiers Airmen's Association (2) stawell, ww2

White Enamelled Stawell Gun Club Members Badge 1939stawell

Numismatic - Uniting Church Pin , Red and Blue Enamelstawell

Edward VII King of England & Colonies 1902. Red white & Blue Enamelstawell