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Brighton Historical Society
Table linen, Table runner, 1916
This table runner was made by Corporal Herbert Burdekin during the First World War around 1916 while he was recovering from a bullet wound. Herbert joined the 8th (Reserve) Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment (Leeds Rifles) in November 1914 and was deployed to France in April 1915. In July 1916 he received a gunshot wound to the arm and was sent home to England to recover, during which time he crocheted this table runner. He returned to France in early 1917 and was wounded a second time by a gas shell on 23 July 1917. Herbert likely never fully recovered from his exposure to gas during the war. He received a medical discharge in November 1918 due to "debility caused by war service" and died only a few years later in 1922, aged 26. His widow Mary and young daughter Hilda moved to Australia and settled in Brighton, with Mary living at 4 Collins Street until her death in 1966.Hand crocheted table runner featuring an interlocking diamond pattern in cream, pale purple and pale yellow. Bordered by pale yellow fringe.first world war, world war i, herbert burdekin, crochet, table runner, army -
Brighton Historical Society
Swimsuit, late 1950s - early 1960s
Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Pink short-sleeved one-piece swimsuit with silver lamé embellishment. Sweetheart neckline and low-cut back with metal zip. A black and gold swing tag is attached to one sleeve.Label in bra: “Ada OF CALIFORNIA / MIRACULOUS s-t-r-e-t-c-h BRI-NYLON / 34” Swing tag, front: black with gold text and palm tree logo. “Ada / OF CALIFORNIA / ‘Limited Edition’”. Back: gold with black text. “‘Limited Edition’”. Interior: “Congratulations on your choice of ADA OF CALIFORNIA ‘Limited Edition” Swimsuit contoured for your discriminating taste. / Style 546 / Size 34 / Price £11.9.6”. Care instructions also included.swimwear, ada productions, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, melbourne designers -
Brighton Historical Society
Swimsuit, Ada of California
Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Black one-piece swimsuit with deep v-neck and low-cut back and high-cut legs. Halter neck. Ruched sides. Label in side: "ada / 16"swimwear, ada of california, ada productions, melbourne designers, ada murkies, toni murkies -
Brighton Historical Society
Swimsuit, Ada of California
Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Blue backless one-piece swimsuit with ruching up sides and front. Halter neck. Straps loop down over hooks at the back.Label in side: "ada / 12"swimwear, ada of california, ada productions, melbourne designers, ada murkies, toni murkies -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Swimsuit, Ada of California, circa 1950s-60s
This swimsuit belonged to Audrey May Ferguson (nee Fulton), a longtime Brighton resident. Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun.Black one-piece rayon and cotton swimsuit. Straps button at back. Asymmetrical zig-zag front with double-line of white stitching, embellished by a large cream button.Label, white with green palm tree logo and red text: "Ada / OF CALIFORNIA" Label, white with red text: "61% RAYON, 10% RUBBER, 29% COTTON 36"swimwear, audrey may ferguson, audrey may fulton, melbourne designers, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, 1950s, 1960s -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 483
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments.No. 483 / Patons / KNITTING / BOOK / No. 483 / PATONS / FUZZY WUZZY / ANGORA / For Girls / from / 4 to 12 years / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 550
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments.PATONS / PATONYLE, 3 and 4 Ply . BEEHIVE Fg., 3 and 4 Ply . TOTEM . DOUBLE QUICK / BLUEBELL . SWIFTAKNIT . CAIRN . AZALEA . HIGHLAND . CONFETTI FLECKS / No. 550 / FROM 18 MONTHS TO 7 YEARS / SIZES 20 TO 27 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 550 / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 545
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments.PATONS / PATONYLE, 3 and 4 Ply . BEEHIVE Fg., 3 and 4 Ply . HIGHLAND SPORTS / BLUEBELL . SWIFTAKNIT . CAIRN . AZALEA . CATKIN . TOTEM . DOUBLE QUICK / No. 545 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 545 / FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 551
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and young childrens knitted garments.Featuring PATONS NYLETTE CREPE YARN No. 551 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 551 / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 552
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and young childrens knitted garments.Featuring PATONS 100% TURBO ORLON* No. 552 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 552 / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Camera
Kodak Model 1A Junior folding camera that uses size 116 film. Owned by donor's mother. Jess Cameron Shannon (nee Gilbert). This was my mother's camera and took many snaps of her family in Orbost, East Gippsland, moved with her to South Yarra as a young working woman in the 1930s, then on out to Warrandyte in 1951 with her young family.Kodak Model 1A Junior folding camera. Kodak Model 1A Junior folding camera.Kodakdepression era, kodak australia, shannon, ms gael - national wool museum -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Commonwealth of Australia, Central Wool Committee, Season 1917-18
Portraits of the Commonwealth of Australia Central Wool Committee from 1917-18. Those depicted are: A.H. Moore, F.B.S. Falkiner, B. Laycock, J.M. Balfour (Secretary), W. Stevenson Fraser (Vice Chairman), Sir J.M. Higgins (Chairman), W.J. Young (Vice Chairman), D. Gibb, R.B. McComas, E. Jowett.COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / CENTRAL WOOL COMMITTEE / SEASON 1917-18 A.H. MOORE ESQ. / E. JOWETT ESQ. M.P. / F.B.S. FALKINER ESQ. M.P. / R.B. McCOMAS ESQ. / B. LAYCOCK ESQ. / SIR J.M. HIGGINS K.C.M.G. / CHAIRMAN / W.J. YOUNGER ESQ. C.B.E. / VICE CHAIRMAN / W. STEVENSON FRASER ESQ. VICE CHAIRMAN / D. GIBB ESQ. / J.M. BALFOUR ESQ. / SECRETARY Alice Millsc. of a. - central wool committee -
National Wool Museum
Address, Japanese Technical Demonstation: June 1977
Address: "Japanese Technical Demonstation: June 1977 "- Mr J C Young.Address: "Japanese Technical Demonstation: June 1977 "- Mr J C Young.woolclassing - objective measurement wool marketing wool - measurement wool sales sheep stations - management, australian wool corporation, wool clip preparation, woolclassing - objective measurement, wool marketing, wool - measurement, wool sales, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Letter, [Squatter]
Part of the "Squatter" game archivePaul Michaelsheep stations - management wool growing squatters, young farmers of victoria, lloyd, mr robert, gnaraloo station, wetern australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters -
National Wool Museum
Book - Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 166
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls.Patons Knitting Book / No. 166 / "LORRAINE' / See page 15 / A Patons & Baldwins' Publication - 7D.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 373
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young children (aged 15 months to 4 years).No. / 373 / Patons KNITTING BOOK / No. / 373 / "ALEX" - See page 2. / P&B / WOOLS / 15 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS / 1'4d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 572
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young men (aged 10 to 18).No. 572 / For BOYS' & YOUTHS - 10 to 18 YEARS - Sizes 30 to 39 / PATONYLE, 4 Ply . BEEHIVE, 4Ply . SKI & SPORTS WOOL . DOUBLE QUICK / HIGHLAND SPORTS . CONFETTI FLECKS . BLUEBELL . TOTEM . NYLETTE . BOUCLON / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 572 / WITH T.V. DESIGNShandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Knitting for the Junior Miss
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns and some embroidery patterns at a level suitable for young girls. It was sold by Buckley and Nunn Ltd, a Melbourne department store.Knitting for / THE JUNIOR MISS / by / Patons / 1'6d. BUCKLEY & NUNN LIMITEDhandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd buckley and nunn limited, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Lincoln Knitting Book no. 153
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by the Lincoln Mills and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments.Hand Knits / for UNDER - / TEENERS / LINCOLN / BOOK No. 153 / MODEL No. 1223 / SEE PAGE 5 / 6Dhandicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Lincoln Knitting Book no. 446
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by the Lincoln Mills and contains knitting patterns for young girls.FROCKS / and / JUMPERS / for the very / young Lady / MODEL / No. L907 / LINCOLN / KNITTING BOOK No. 446 / PRICE / 6D.handicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 292
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 292 / "MARY" - See page 12 / P&B / WOOLS / 9d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 315
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young boys.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 315 / "VERNON" - See page 8 / P&B / WOOLS / 10 1/2d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 440
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young girls.No. / 440 / Patons KNITTING BOOK / No. / 440 / FROM / 6 TO 14 / YEARS / PATONS / TOTEM / DOUBLE QUICK / HIGHLAND SPORTS / BLUEBELL CREPE / BEEHIVE 3-PLY / BEEHIVE 4-PLY / AZALEA / P&B / WOOLS / 1'9knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 619
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments.JET . TOTEM . BLUEBELL . PATONYLE 4-PLY . CONFETTI FLECKS / AZALEA . NYLETTE . HIGHLAND . FUZZY WUZZY / No. 619 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 619 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / Handknits for Girls / 6 to 16 years 25 - 34 inch / 2'-knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 61
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for childrens clothes.Knitting pattern book, 24pp. Cover printed in brown tones with colour highlights and includes a photo of a young girl wearing a knitted red beret and knitted red coat. Contains photos and patterns for knitted childrens clothes.No. 61 / 6D. / "P&B" / BRAND / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting / Book / "P&B" / BRANDknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 366
This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitted patterns for garments for young boys.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 366 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - 01 Bendigo, Nicole Marie, Women In Wool - Photographic Collection, 2018
National Wool Museum exhibition in form of a series of portraits and a slideshow showcasing the women of Australia’s wool industry. Exhibition was launched on International Women’s Day 2019, featuring images by photographer Nicole Marie. Women In Wool The Australian wool industry would not be what it is today without the significant contribution of women. Often their role has been forgotten or underrepresented. Since colonial times, women have left their mark on the industry, such names as Eliza Forlonge, Elizabeth Macarthur and Anne Drysdale are examples of pioneering Australian women of wool. Traditionally woolsheds were claimed as the domain of men. In the past men would utter the phrase “ducks on the pond” as a cryptic warning to other male shearers that there were women in the sheds and they should watch their language and clean themselves up. But this segregation has changed. In recent years the role of women has increased dramatically across all aspects of the wool industry, but most significantly in woolsheds. Over the last decade the number of women in shearing sheds has almost doubled and it is set to increase further in the coming years. Today, in many sheds across Australia, sometimes women outnumber men when it comes around to shearing time. Women are active and important contributors to the prosperity of the industry. The portraits on show here are a celebration of the significant role of women in the industry. They are a diverse selection, including both young female shearers and experienced workers, ranging in age from 19 to 96. Many of the up-and-coming shearers started as rouseabouts and have stepped up to becoming shearers - one sitter for the project had just returned to the sheds after having a child only three-months before. Also on show are women who devoted decades of their lives to the industry and are only now becoming recognised for their vital role in Australian wool. Foreward by National Wool Museum Senior Curator - Dr. Luke Keoghvirtual imageswool, women in wool, nicole marie -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Invitation
All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to witness the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth on 9th May 1901. The card has a coloured illustration Kipling's Commonwealth Ode "The Young Queen", and includes the shields of the Australian and British flag.rippon lea -
Puffing Billy Railway
Station Sign - Fielder
Station Sign - Fielder Fielder Station is situated on the Puffing Billy Railway in Australia. It opened as a Stopping Place on Monday 10 September 1928, as part of the Gembrook railway line. It was originally an unnamed platform, with time tables noting a station at 38 miles (61 km). In 1929, local Harry Watson constructed a Mallee shed and unofficially named it Ancaster after his home town in Lincolnshire, England, but this was quickly changed by some children to Laura, who was a young local girl. The Victorian Railways officially named it Fielder from Tuesday 5 February 1929, after a nearby resident. It was planned to name the station after the two local residents Cullen and Fielder and combinations of the two names were suggested, however Fielder was the name finally chosen. It remained nothing more than a Mallee shed with small office and a name board for the rest of its operating life. It was closed with the line on 30 April 1954 and the Mallee shed was sold to US Buslines for unknown use. After closure, the site fell into disrepair, and by the 1990s, little trace of Fielder remained. However, by that time, efforts were being made to extend the railway from Lakeside through to Gembrook, which would complete the entire length of the original line. In 1996, a group of volunteers led by Richard Schurmann in collaboration with the descendants of the Fielder family rebuilt the platform and waiting shed, which was officially re-opened on Saturday 19 April 1997 in preparation for the extension of the line which re-opened in 1998. On 18 November 2012 a plaque was unveiled on the station shed in tribute to the Fielder Family Trains do not normally stop at Fielder ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fielder_railway_station photos at http://www.vicrailstations.com/Gembrook/Fielder/Fielder.htmlHistoric - Station sign used at Fielder StationStation Sign - Fielder wooden rectangle Station name sign pained black background with white lettersFielderpuffing billy, station sign, fielder station -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Albert Kuipers, somerville Church Homes, Darwin
Somerville Homes operated from 1965 to 1981. Somerville Homes came into existence in 1965. The homes were named in honour of Margaret Somerville MBE who helped evacuate 95 children from Croker Island to Sydney in 1942 and who returned to Croker Island with the children after the war and continued as a house mother and care giver until 1965. A book entitled "They Crossed A Continent", the story of Margaret Somerville's epic journey was produced. Somerville Homes was established in 1964 when the Methodist Overseas Mission began to discuss the closure of the Croker Island Mission and the transfer of all children to smaller group homes in the Darwin area. It had links with both the Methodist Overseas Mission and the United Church in the Northern Territory. Somerville Homes ran the Somerville Cottage Homes in Darwin from 1968 through to the 1980s. In 1981 Somerville Homes changed its name to Somerville Community Services. Somerville Homes was established as an organisation in 1964 when the Methodist Overseas Mission began to discuss the closure of the Croker Island Mission and the transfer of all children to smaller group homes in the Darwin area. A Somerville Homes Council was created with the aims: (a) to carry out charitable purposes of providing total care for children and young people in the Northern Territory of Australia and elsewhere; (b) to establish and maintain homes for children and young people, provide family counselling, arrange or assist in the arranging of adoptive or foster homes, provide after care and generally provide all such services in its own capacity or in co-operation with others, constituting the total care of the child or young person. The organisation had links with both the Methodist Overseas Mission and the United Church in the Northern Territory. It became an incorporated body with a Board in 1971. After 1977 it retained links with the Uniting Church, Northern Synod. Somerville Homes ran the Somerville Cottage Homes in Darwin from 1968 through to the 1980s. In 1980-81when the organisation expanded its services, it changed its name to Somerville Community Services. Albert Kuipers is not mentioned by name in the online information available.Kuipers is pictured in shirtsleeves taking notes."Albert Kuipers - Somerville Ch Homes Darwin"kuipers, albert, somerville homes, croker island mission, methodist overseas mission