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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document (item) - Final report, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Precinct and Mission to Seafarers - Feasibility and Business Case – Final Report, 21 September 2021
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Print - Engraving, The Chapel For Seamen, c. 1818
The text reads: "This Print Represents The Chapel for Seamen... Port of London Society... Instituted March 18th 1818... Chapel for Seamen is moored off Wapping Stairs in the River Thames. View of the Interior (inset)"Excerpt from the autobiography of Robert Humphrey Marten (1763-1839) which he wrote at the request of his children on his 60th birthday. (As far as the donor's knowledge it only circulates within the family, so some of these details may not be recorded elsewhere about how the Mission to the Seafarers began. --------- Robert Humphrey Marten (1763-1839) left school at the age of about 14 to be employed in a “Counting House” in the City of London. Unfortunately, before the five years of his apprenticeship expired, the merchant ceased trading as he had lost a lot of money gambling. Marten made his way however and took opportunities which offered and eventually set up his own business with two of his sons, Robert and Charles. He was a Dissenter (non-conformist), active in his church and in many charitable works, as overseer of the poor for his parish, raising money for families in Germany impoverished by the Napoleonic wars, was a member of the Royal Humane Society and so it is not altogether surprising to find him in 1817 taking up the cause of sailors discharged from warships living on the streets: --- The Autobiography of R H Marten Esq of Plaistow Essex (1763-1839) “The deplorable condition of sailors discharged from the ships of war and now wanted for commerce – (trade being most woefully dull) attracted towards the close of the Year the notice and began to press upon the feelings of the Public. To relieve their urgent and personal distress I proposed a Public meeting – This was agreed to and Mr. Wilberforce was voted into the chair – A committee was formed and a noble subscription was most voluntarily supplied – Navy Captains and others gave most efficient assistance and Govt. lent some large ships to which the sailors were sent from the streets – were clothed and fed and the sick attended to and on the Sabbath Public Worship was performed on board. I was on this Committee which fully accomplish’d its humane purpose – and out of the Surplus fund sprang the present seaman’s floating Hospital where a sick or diseased seaman is received only on his presenting himself alongside and without any ticket or recommendation. For the greater benefit of seamen was sketched the present excellent establishment of the Merchant Seaman’s Auxiliary Bible Society of which Admiral Lord Viscount Exmouth is President. This was more formally instituted on the ---[space left to add date later]. I drew the outline of the address to the Public which was afterwards much improved by the Revd. Mr. Draltry and I had the honour to chalk out the plan which has been so well executed by the pious Lieut. Cox at Gravesend – to whose zealous and judicious activity the success of the institution is much indebted, and in December I published my ideas on the necessity and advantage of making some permanent accommodation for preaching the Gospel to the numerous sailors always to be found in the Port of London. This led ultimately to a public meeting on the 5 Feb. 1818 and to the formation of the Port of London Society for promoting Religion among seaman [sic]. As the Founder of the Society I became its Chairman and Treasurer and on its formal Institution on the 18 March 1818 the public appeared much gratified with the attempt about to be made to raise the moral character of a class of men who had been unaccountably and far too long in this respect overlooked. The large ship fitted by the Society most commodiously as a Chapel was in May following moored nearly on the spot where in October 1803 I was run down by a Gravesend Hoy and narrowly escaped with life – Churchmen and Dissenters contributed cheerfully to the cost – Officers of the Navy became subscribers, Noblemen visited this strange and converted ship – the Admiral Lord Gambier became the avowed President and the Chairman of the public Meetings, and what is of far more importance – sailors came to it on the Sabbath by hundreds willingly to worship their maker, and listen to instruction – until the Language in common use on the Thames was divested of its Blasphemy – and the voice of Prayer was heard from the mouths of Seamen; and the outposts and many Foreign ports imitated and thus honored the example of the Port of London in her society for promoting Religion among Seamen. The Floating Chapel was solemnly dedicated for divine worship on the 4 May 1818 when the morning sermon was preached by the Revd. Rowland Hill to a very crowded auditory. “[see illustration in separate email] Autobiography of R H Marten esq pp 33-34 (privately published monograph) Note: The incident (c 1803) he refers to in which he “was run down by a Gravesend Hoy…” is graphically described earlier in his memoir. The donor's family has a connection with R.H. Marten. through his sister Mary, who married Cornelius Berry on 9 February 1793. The donor's father, Hugh William Berry (1905-?) reprinted the autobiography of R.H. Marten. And, she has herself a connection with the Mission as she used to collect money for the Mission at school. Large print depicting a floating church in Londonfloating church, seamen, sailors, religion, london, r.h. marten esq, wapping stairs, river thames, port, robert humphrey marten (1763-1839), cate lewis, seamen's hospital, welfare, napoleonic wars, royal navy, merchant navy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Business Card, Free Bus Service
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Business Card, Reverend Ken Cahill
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Business Card, Father Kenneth Lay
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Lorne Historical Society
Equipment - Wooden Cash register, Estimated date early 1900
Believed to be used at first petrol/service station in LorneHistorical value to Lorne CommunityWooden cash register with metal, mechanical instrument to provide paper receipts A metal lever opens the draw.a hinged wooden lid covers the mechanism. Paper is still on the roller. In the draw are metal clips to hold the notes nil markingscash register, business, -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Routledge, The Last of the Wind Ships, 1934
No dust jacketnon-fictionsea voyage, allan villiers (1903-1982), keith oliver, donation, windjammers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, John Terraine, Business in Great Waters, 1990
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Letter for payment of account Mortlake Mill, March 7 1864
This letter was sent by a customer D. Menzies at Skipton to the Mortlake Mill, detailing an unusual payment method for the processing of his wheat into flour. David Menzies was a Scots farmer who lived in Skipton c. 1860's on a bend in the Mount Emu Creek. He helped establish the local school and a lane in the township bears his name. The letter illustrates the nature of commerce and the difficulties of communication and life generally in the country at the time. The bluestone Mortlake Mill built in 1856, has been a prominent landmark in Mortlake for over 150 years. It played a significant role in the commercial life of the town and was initially a wind-mill to process district grain for sale. The goldrush at Ararat 100 km. away led to a temporarily increased population and demand for foodstuffs. In 1857 the Mill was sold to Aikman, Hamilton and Geddes who converted it to steampower and later built the prominent chimney, which is on the Heritage Register as part of the National Estate. D. Menzies at Skipton lived at least 85 km away - his wheat which urgently needed milling, faced a slow and arduous journey by bullock dray. After the demise of the Ararat goldfields and the decline in population (as well as the district soils proving unsuitable for sustained wheat cultivation), the operation of the Mill declined too and the proprietors increased their involvement in other activities - supply of building materials, timber felling and sawmills. Despite the apparent difficulties of conducting business in the 1850's, it is notable that commerce thrived at that time in country districts, as an examination of Mill accounts and records show.Handwritten letter dated 1864 (water-stained)Skipton March 7 1864 [to] Messrs. Hamilton & Co. Mortlake. Dear Gentlemen, I was in hope of hearing from you before now that you had commenced working the Mill, & that I could have sent you the enclosed money [for a] load of wheat for Gristing. Please receive the enclosed 2 halves of 2 [two] 5 [pound sign] notes forwarded to your account. the other halves will be sent on receipt of your stating you having received those notes sent. As I am out of flour be so good as say how soon I may send a load of wheat. In haste I am Gentlemen Yours truly D. Menziesmortlake mill grain wheat hamilton geddes aikman laang dixie menzies skipton -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Biography, Silverbird Publishing, Eight Bells, Yarns of the Watch and some Stories of my Life, 2021
There's no doubt that Charles has had an interesting life. Born in England during the Depression, he experienced the Blitz on London, the Flying Bombs, and then the V2 rockets. From the age of sixteen Charles spent the next 24 years travelling the world aboard British, New Zealand, Fijian, and Australian ships, then settled ashore in Melbourne to start his own packaging business. He was later asked to work with the U.N. in Jordan, based in Amman for some time. On his return to Melbourne, he was appointed CEO for the continued restoration of the award winning sailing ship Polly Woodside, now the pride of our City. Whilst there, Charles initiated the construction of the ship "Enterprize" replica. Finally, he used his knowledge as a navigator to excite over 800,000 Victorian school children with the basics of Science and Astronomy. Charles decided to retire after teaching for 23 years, at the tender age of 82. It is quite a Lifetime. It is quite a story !Photograph of Charles Treleaven ob the cover, 372 pagesnon-fictionThere's no doubt that Charles has had an interesting life. Born in England during the Depression, he experienced the Blitz on London, the Flying Bombs, and then the V2 rockets. From the age of sixteen Charles spent the next 24 years travelling the world aboard British, New Zealand, Fijian, and Australian ships, then settled ashore in Melbourne to start his own packaging business. He was later asked to work with the U.N. in Jordan, based in Amman for some time. On his return to Melbourne, he was appointed CEO for the continued restoration of the award winning sailing ship Polly Woodside, now the pride of our City. Whilst there, Charles initiated the construction of the ship "Enterprize" replica. Finally, he used his knowledge as a navigator to excite over 800,000 Victorian school children with the basics of Science and Astronomy. Charles decided to retire after teaching for 23 years, at the tender age of 82. It is quite a Lifetime. It is quite a story !charles treleaven, polly woodside, seamen, ww2, entreprize, melbourne, britain, merchant navy, cosmodome, maritime heritage association of victoria, mhav, starlab, blitz, saint gregory, interest group -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Directory, Diamond Valley Community Hospital; Patient Information Directory, 1990_
Diamond Valley Community Hospital was first opened in 1942 (Note: a 7 bed hospital opened in 1934 known as Genista House at 23 Grimshaw Street) to serve the community of the Diamond Valley. The hospital closed in 2000.This item gives a snapshot of hospital services at the time and includes advertisements from businesses in the surrounding area.Green cover with white text. 12 pages. Illustrations and advertisements. Black and green text on white gloss paper.On cover: "This directory is the property of the hospital. Please do not remove."diamond valley community hospital, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, J.A. Donald - Plaster, Briar Hill 1954, 1954_
Advertisement in the local paper for J.A. Donald - Plaster, Briar Hill (1954), also trading as Briar Hill Plaster.Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of 2 newspaper advertisements.j a donald, briar hill plaster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Briar Hill Timber and Trading, 1954, 1954_
Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Timber and Trading (1954)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.briar hill timber, sherbourne road briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber and Trading, 1959, 1959_
Advertisement in the local paper for Briar Hill Timber and Trading (1959)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.briar hill timber, sherbourne road briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Fred Shaw Motors, 1959, 1959_
Advertisement in the local paper for Fred Shaw Motors, Main Street Greensborough (1959)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.fred shaw motors, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, J.D.Baines - Upholstery, 1960s, 1960s
Advertisement in the local paper for J.D.Baines - Upholstery, Main Road Greensborough (1960s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, j d baines upholstery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, John Miers Electrical Store, 1960, 1960_
Advertisement in the local paper for John Miers Electrical Store, Main Street Greensborough (1960)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, john miers electrical store -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Sienna's meat & poultry, 2019_
Sienna's meat and Poultry is a butcher's shop in Greensborough Plaza; Bill Battaglia, ManagerPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Black and white print on white card, printed on both sides. 2 copiesAddress, telephone no. and informationbutchers, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Urban hair & beauty, 2019_
Urban Hair & Beauty is located in Hailes Street East, GreensboroughPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Printed in black and grey on white cardTelephone no., web address, street address and provision for appointment detailshairdressers, hailes street greensborough, urban hair and beauty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Health Land, 2019_
Health Land is a health and wellness massage service, located at 3/83 Main Street GreensboroughPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Printed in green and orange on white card, on both sidesTelephone no., address and services informationhealth, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, John's Barber Shop, 2019_
John's Barber Shop is a men's hairdresser at 4 Hailes Street East GreensboroughPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Printed on one side in red and blue on white cardTelephone no. and addresshairdessers, hailes street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Hair Lounge "Addicted to Style", 2019_
Hair Lounge is a hairdresser Shop 9 111 Mountain View Road Briar HillPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Printed both sides in black on white cardboardAddress, telephone no. and space for appointmentshairdressers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Watsonia Newsagency, 2000c
The Watsonia Newsagency is operating from 93 Watsonia Road Watsonia in 2108Multi-coloured print on white. List of services on reverse sidebusiness cards, newsagents -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Dia Oro Jewellers, 2018_
Dia Oro Jewellers is situated at 30 Main Street GreensboroughPrinted one side in black on white card[Proprietor:] Joe Dipierdomenico, telephone, mobile, websitejewellers, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card and Sticker, Locality Store, 2018_
The Locality Store is a young mens' clothing store, situated at 24 Main Street GreensboroughBlack & white, one-sided card; and sticker with red textlocality store, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ian Bennetts, Briar Hill Shops 1990.1, 1990_
Briar Hill shops, corner Mountainview Road and Sherbourne Road.Photographs taken in 1990, many businesses have changed but the buildings remain in 2019.Colour photograph"Briar Hill shops 1990" (photo taken by Ian Bennetts)briar hill, mountainview road briar hill, sherbourne road briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ian Bennetts, Briar Hill Shops 1990.2, 1990_
Briar Hill shops, corner Mountainview Road and Sherbourne Road.Photographs taken in 1990, many businesses have changed but the buildings remain in 2019.Colour photograph"Briar Hill shops 1990 (photo taken by Ian Bennetts)"briar hill, mountainview road briar hill, sherbourne road briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ian Bennetts, Looker Road Montmorency Shops 1990, 1990_
Looker Road shops,Looker Road Montmorency.Photographs taken in 1990, many businesses have changed but the buildings remain in 2019.Colour photograph"Looker Rd shop 1990 Monty. (photo taken by Ian Bennetts)"montmorency, looker road montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ian Bennetts, Were Street Montmorency Shops 1990.1, 1990_
Shops corner Were Street and Rattray Road Montmorency. 1990Photographs taken in 1990, many businesses have changed but the buildings remain in 2019.Colour photograph"Montmorency 1990. Cnr Were St + Rattray Rd (photo taken by Ian Bennetts)"montmorency, were street montmorency, rattray road montmorency