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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Administrative record (item) - Annual report, Clarke & Co. Printers, Forty-Second Annual Report of the Victorian Seamen's Mission, 1899, 1900
The reports were produced and readily distributed annually to a number of organisational stakeholders and included reports from the Committee, Chaplain, extracts of letters, Ladies auxiliary and a list of subscribers. In the Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Saturday 24 February 1900, page 15: VICTORIAN SEAMEN'S MISSION The annual meeting of the Victorian Seamen's Mission was held in the institute at Port Melbourne last night. There was a fair attendance, the large proportion being ladies, and the chair was occupied by Sir Frederick Sargood MLC. Mr Hugh R Reid, the president of the institute, was also president. The annual report, which was lead and adopted, stated that the Seamen's Institute at Port Melbourne, and also the Sailors' Rest at Williamstown, had sustained their reputation for usefulness and attractiveness. The attendances had been very large at each place and 114 seamen had taken the pledge at the Port Melbourne Institute. Regreat was felt that owing to the preliminary steps having met with opposition in Parliament the building of the long contemplated additional institute near the Melbourne wharves was deferred but the project had not been abandoned. Large parcels of literature had been distributed gratuitiously among ships' crews and the concerts held for the entertainment of seamen had been very successful. The mission had been in existence for over 40 years. It aimed at promoting the temporal and spiritual welfare of seamen. It had been the means of completely eradicating "crimping" and the sailors' "boarding masters" curie, and otherwise removing many of the abuses which still exist in other ports. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, referred to the great benefits which seamen derived from the institute. He was particularly struck by the fact that during the past year close on 2,000 letters had been written by visiting seamen from the institute namely, 1,720 at Port Melbourne, and 261 at Williamstown. It was also a very note-worthy feature, which perhaps the residents of Williamstown might be able to explain that, whilst out of 49,567 attendances at the Port Melbourne institute 114 had taken the pledge there, there was not a single instance on record of the pledge having been taken at the Sailors' Rest, Williamstown, out of 8,218 attendances. (Laughter) Referring to the projected new institute near the wharves, he was amazed to find that its construction had been, according to the report, orefused by some of the labour members. He did not know the details of the matter, but was of opinion that there was no institution more deserving of the support of labour members than the one advocated. In his opinion, the representatives of labour should disown the action of their delegates in Parliament in this matter. (Cheers ) Selections of vocal and instrumental music were given during the evening.These reports were produced annually and include a number of smaller reports from the Executive Committee, Chaplain and auxiliary. They sometimes included photographs and a list of subscribers and amounts pledged. These reports provide an organisational overview as well as many stories of the people who populated the Mission to Seafarers.Handwritten in ink on top right hand corner: "F T Derham [indecipherable]" Handwritten in ink on bottom left hand corner: "Melbourne Sailors' Home"annual report, 1899, victorian seamen's mission, port melbourne, williamstown, sailors' rest, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, seamen's institute, sailors' home, f.t. derham, reverend ebenezer james, whc darvall, frederick sargood, hugh r. reid, administrative document-annual report -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Booklet - Queenscliffe RSL Rules 1919, Rule Book, Queenscliffe RSL Sub-branch, 1919, 1919
Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Queenscliffe RSL Club HistoryReturned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Reverse " NIL "historical references -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, Tesla Studios
Photograph of a sailor from Warrnambool WW1. Hat band HMAS Tinca Formal black and white photograph of a sailor from WW1 standing against a stool.Stamp of back with Quote no “97921” Backing board on front “rococo” from “Tesla Studios Q.V. Market, George Street, Sydney. ww1, sailor, warrnambool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - The sailors and marines of the USA Fleet landing at Port Melbourne Pier, Port Phillip City Collection, 1908
Copyright Port Phillip City Collection pm1023 Black and white photograph of sailors and marines marching along pier (probably Town Pier) after dis-embarkation from the ships of the Great White Fleet. A four funnel ship is in the background."The sailors and marines of the USA Fleet landing at Port Melbourne Pier"piers and wharves, transport - shipping, armed services - navy, great white fleet -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklets, Waterlow Bros & Layton, Ltd, Leave or duty ration books, Circa 1915
These booklets were issued to Soldiers and/or Sailors for the purchase of food,etc whilst on leave.They were only valid from the time your leave began until it finishes.Pass containing Leave or Duty Ration Book - Pte J.L. McIntyre issued 1918.Both are rectangular in shape.One is yellow in colour,the other is grey.Leave or duty ration book. Soldier or Sailor.booklet,ration book,lara r.s.l., mcintyre collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - The sailors and marines of the USA Fleet landing at Port Melbourne Pier, Port Phillip City Collection, 1908
Copyright Port Phillip City Collection pm1022 Black and wite photograph of sailors and marines disembarking from ships of the USA Great White Fleet at Port Melbourne Pier (probably Town Pier). A number of ship's boats are being lowered and a four funnel ship is in the background"The sailors and marines of the USA Fleet landing at Port Melbourne Pier"piers and wharves, transport - shipping, armed services - navy, great white fleet -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 1906
Probably grandchild of Emma Nightingale (nee Thompson) Child seated on swing dressed in sailor suit with lace collar sailor hat has the word FOAM inscribed around head band *Needs more work to identify childFrom Emma Nightingale (nee Thompson) collection The family ran a nursery during 1940's and 50's in the vacinity of Margaret Street Avonsleigh. B/W photograph on dark card of young boy dressed in sailor suit with lace collar on swing"To Dear Grandma with from from Lettie. Our dear baby will be 5 years on Sunday Nov. 25 1906"child sailor suit nightingale (nee thompson) collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital photograph, Black and white, The war is over. Funds are hard to get. If you want to "throw in", here's your chance
Padre Oliver is shaking hands with sailors. On the flyer behind him we can read: The war is over. Funds are hard to get. If you want to "throw in", here's your chance with an arrow pointing to the donation slot in the wall. On the left is a notice about the social events at the mission.Medium size black and white photograph depicting Padre Oliver shacking hands with a sailor near the entrance door of the hall. Three other sailors are waiting to do the same probably. padre frank leslie oliver, ww2, wartime, 717 flinders street, mission to seamen, donations -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, R.S.& S Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 A Team
Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 'A' Team.Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 'A' Team.textile mill, s textile mills sporting teams, returned soldiers and sailors mill, sport, leibhardt, c i.s. - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills, textile mills - sporting teams -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSSL Badge circa 1940s, 1940s
The badge was made in the 1940s for Victoria Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' League (RSSL). The word 'Imperial' has been dropped frrom the title.This is an original badge from the 1940s.A round brass badge with a scroll at the bottom and a crown at the top, red, blue, brass colours,Front - Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' League, Victoria, War Service Fund. White background RSL badge with sailor and soldier in the middle. Back - the number 156, Stokes, Melb.rssl, rssila, victoria, 1940s, rsl badge -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia Badge, 1920-1929
The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) was the forerunner of today's Returned and Services League (RSL). Formed after the First World War, the organisation was a veterans' association formed by returned servicemen to care for and advocate for the returned service community. The organisation later changed its name to the RSL. This badge is dated to the 1920's by the name of the organisation. It is significant because it has the capacity to represent an earlier incarnation of today's RSL.Small blue, white and red enamel and metal badge. Inset embossing of two soldiers advancing. Words enscribed on the front. A white shield shape with a crown mounted on the top.Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia.rsl, rssila, returned services -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL Badge, RSL, 1919
Special edition RSL Lapel Badge made for the end of WW1 (1919)Small irregular shaped gold metal lapel badge with red blue and white enamel detail. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised brass lettering. The outer edges of the shield are white enamel. Representing unity are the floral symbols for Australia and the United Kingdom in the top left and right hand shoulders of the shield; Wattle for Australia, leek for Wales, rose for England, thistle for Scotland and the shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in raised brass lettering. Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australiarsl, badge, 1919, ww1 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge
An example of an early Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia members badge. This badge has a 1920 clip attached to the crown (the clip was changed each year to indicate membership renewal). The rear of the badge is stamped with the member number 39561 and has been engraved with the name G Bolger.The badge has the following inscription "RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE" and "AUSTRALIA". -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Silver gelatin print, c.1910
Nothing is known about this young sailor but the photograph was possibly taken by the mission's staff for their newsletter or report.This photograph demonstrates this importance of the mission in delivering messages, letters and news to the seafarers.The young sailor is probably in front of the Seamen Institute Siddeley Street. The building in the background on the right of the photograph could be the Goods Shed.sailor, seaman, letter, seamen's mission, melbourne -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Model monument
giftMiniature of a monument with three masted ship at top of long column and sailor saluting on lower pedestal with brass plaque featuring Russian inscription."владивосток (Vladivostok)" Russian inscription on brass plaque under sailor "PMA 0174" tag associated: "PMA 0174/ Marble Russian Souvenir/ Port of Melbourne Authority/ 60" -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
RSL Sub-Branch Charter
Framed Charter establishing The Doncaster Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Cream background with black lettering in a brown wooden frameThe Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, Victoria Branch, Doth Hereby Establish and Constitute the Doncaster Branch. Dated first day July 1920 signed by the President and Secretary -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, circa 1960s
The Geelong Rest located at 3 Moorabool Street was created in 1895. The building depicted in the photograph ( taken from the Western Beach Road) is known as the King Edward VII Sailors' Rest building; it was designed by architect Percy Everett and replaced the older building in 1912. In 1901, it became the Geelong branch of the Mission to Seamen. The building is still standing on the waterfront in Geelong and has a commercial use.Medium b & w photograph depicting the front facade of the Sailors' Rest in Geelong.geelong, sailors' rest, seafarer, king edward vii sailors' rest building, 1912, percy everett, kombi -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge - Limited Edition, Late 20th Century
This Badge is a limited edition replica of the first RSL Badge which was worn by soldiers and sailors returning from WW1... The original RSL badges were issued to founding RSL membersThese Badges are original Limited Editions.A gold plated badge in the shape of the first RSL Badge Issue.On the front - Returned Sailors Solders Imperial League Australia 1919 On the Reverse - Made in Australiaww1, rsl badge, limited editions -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll - Fabric, Norah Wellings
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings' souvenir sailor doll from the Chandris Line. Blue and white in colour.Chandris Linesouvenir, cruise liners, chandris line -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor, Norah Wellings
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir doll of a sailor from the S.S Iberia. Blue coloured uniform with a white hat.S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SAILOR'S GULLY HOTEL, 1970s
A Façade of Sailor's Gully Hotel, converted to Sailor's Gully Galleries B Interior of Sailor's Gully Galleries ( formerly Sailor's Gully Hotel) -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown
Undated black & white photo of the lifeboat Queenscliffe with its sailors about to step the sail mast.RealismBlack & white photo of the original Queenscliffe lifeboat, being at sea in Port Phillip, showing its sailors about to step the sail mast. There is a steamship in the background and is similar to the Akuna.On the reverse - Photo 1 - "stepping the mast on the "Queenscliffe"' and 'from Tom & Eunice April 21st 1962', '4' and 'original'.lifeboat, boat crew, stepping the sail mast -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
Black and white photo of five girls in sailor costumes backstage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of 5 dancers in sailor outfits backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph, Brittain Photo, Ballarat East, Victa Studio Ballarat, early 1900's
'Sailor' was one of the more well known horses used by the brigadeB&W photograph of a brigade member holding the brigades horse 'Sailor'. Photograpf was taken in East street looking south towards Barkly street. Photograph is mounted on a dark brown card backing.from Tom/to Sis/with Best/wishes/4/10-1909 (on back bottom corner)ballarat fire brigade, ballarat fire station, sailor, east street, barkly street -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSSILA, Early 20th Century
These Badges were made between 1922-1940 , there are two figures in the centre of the badge - Sailors and Soldiers.These badges are originals that were issued to Returned Service Personnel in the period 1922-1940Brass badge, crown on top, red,white and blue on the front, two figures in the centre of the badge - small version of the badge. Front - Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, Australia Back - Stokes Melb, 85803, Badge remains property of Leaguerssila badge, 1922 -1940 period -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, View of Sailor’s Creek Falls, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Views of Victoria (General Series) No.32 / 'View of Sailor’s Creek Falls’ / Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardOn Reverse: ‘The Sailor’s Creek Falls are situated near Daylesford, in one of the valleys of the Jim Crow Ranges. The Creek at this particular juncture is naturally adapted for the formation of a large reservoir. The stream of water is small during summer months, but a great body of water may sometimes be seen during the winter or wet seasons.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), sailor's creek (vic), jim crow ranges, daylesford, sailor's falls, photography - landscapes - victoria -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge
The Sailors and Soldiers Fathers' Association was established in the First World War and appears to have had branches in most states. The group was active (and often outspoken), involving themselves with hospital visits, repatriation issues, employment of returned servicemen and the establishment of returned servicemen’s rights relating to principles such as pensions and housing. There appears to be a close co-operation between this group and the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia in forming a group with strong lobbying abilities. Similarly, they were active in raising funds to build Memorials after the war. The Association remained active after the First World War in pursuing returned soldiers’ rights. They appear under a slightly different name during the Second World War (Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Fathers' Association) but their goals were identical........The Sailors and Soldiers Fathers' Association, established during the First World War, was active in fundraising, establishing memorials and advocacy for issues such as the repatriation and employment of returned servicemen. The group worked closely with the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, now known as the RSL.Round bronze and enamel badge badge with blue circular border enclosing a white and red diamond. Crown on top. In white border: "Sailors & soldiers Assoc.n of Vict." In red diamond: "Fathers" On back: "167 / Stokes Melb."badge, sailors and soldiers association of victoria, sailors and soldiers fathers' association -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll - Fabric, Norah Wellings
The fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings' souvenir sailor doll from the S.S Iberia, blue in colour with a white coloured hat. S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Metal badge, RSL Badge: Life Subscriber
Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The LS badge stands for Life Subscriber, and is affixed to the badge upon registration as such. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.An RSL membership badge. It is pre-1960 (because it has 3 x men in the image). A white background, red ribbon, gold image of 3 x returned servce men with a blue background which says: Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmens". There is a red crown atop the badge which says LS within which is separate and has been affixed. On front: "LS" "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmens" "Imperial Australia League" REVERSE: "J17213" "Amor Sydney"world war 2, world war two, ww2, wwii, life subscriber, rsl -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A fabric souvenir doll of a sailor was purchased on the Fairsky Line. The uniform is blue in colour, with a white coloured hat.Fairskysouvenir, cruise liners, fairsky