The Kew Baptist Church was originally located on the corner of Cotham Road and St John’s Parade. In 1922, work commenced on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten of the City of Kew on Saturday 14 October 1922, with the First Kew Scouts forming a guard of honor. A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. The architects for this new red brick ‘semi-Gothic’ church were Messrs Gawler & Drummond. The interior of the church accommodated 500 parishioners. The seating sloped towards the pulpit with no columns obstructing the view of the worshippers. An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. This remarkable photograph is a silver albumen photograph of what was by then a significant religious group in Kew. Photographic positive on mounting board of laying of the foundation stone of the new Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove, Kew, The foundation stone of the church was laid on 14 October 1922 by Councillor F.R. Patten J.P. The church was opened on 9 June 1923."Building Kew Baptist"washfold family, kew baptist church -- highbury grove -- kew (vic.), churches -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.1990s view of Port Melbourne Baptist Church, Ross Street. The Chapman Memorial Hall.chapman memorial hall, ron laing, religion - baptist church, ross street

An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Photographic positive on mounting board. Kew Baptist Church youth physical instruction class. washfold family, kew baptist church -- highbury grove -- kew (vic.), churches -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection

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The first Baptist church in Kew was wooden and erected in St John's Parade in 1854 and was enlarged in 1859. A brick church was later erected in Cotham Road in 1882 and was later named Newnham Hall after Reverend Newnham. In 1921 land was purchased in Highbury Grove at a cost of 602.00. Messer's E & F Ratten donated 6 feet of land beside this new purchase which allowed for a frontage 79 feet. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid on 14 October 1922 by Councillor F.R. Patten J.P. The church was opened on 9 June 1923.A rare item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Photographic positive on mounting board. interior of Baptist Church in Highbury Grove with seated congregation in foreground and serried ranks of children and adults at front. Probably the church choir at the opening of the church in 1923. The photo is encased in a grey bifold cardboard outer with a crest on the front. The photo is protected by a sheet of watermarked cellophane. washfold family, kew baptist church -- highbury grove -- kew (vic.), churches -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection

Written on backing sheet, "Baptist Church, Dublin Rd. Rwd. East. 30.9.73.

An item from an outstanding and diverse collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Photograph and caption showing Baptists listening to a centenary address by CH Book in Baptist Church, East Melbournebaptist church melbourne, christian-washfold collection, newspaper articles

Henry Christian (c.1809-91) was one of the first settlers in Kew. He arrived in Victoria with his wife Agnes and son Orlando in 1855 on the Gypsy Queen. He established a rope-making business in Bulleen Road by 1858 but was declared insolvent two years later. In his final years, he was celebrated as one of the oldest living settlers of the district. His son, Orlando Henry Beater Christian (c.1853-1930) became a member of the Hawthorn Band and a foundation member of the Willsmere Swimming Club. Orlando and his wife Elizabeth had four children: Henry Beater (1886-1962), Ada Susannah May (1888-1962), Orlando Julius (1891-1917) and Lilian Adelaide ( -1956). Ada married George Herrick Washfold, and had four children: Lilian Mavis, Orlando George Barnard, William Edwin and Henry Clifford (the husband of the donor).Photographic positive on mounting board. The image depicts ten deaconesses posed in two rows for a formal photoshoot. Deaconesses Camberwell Baptist Church / Back row, 2nd on right, Ada Washfold [nee Christian].christian family, washfold family, camberwell baptist church, ada washfold (nee christian), christian-washfold collection

East Ringwood Baptist Church in Dublin Road being re-built prior to official opening on Saturday May 14, 1966.Written on back of photograph, "East Ringwood"

Intersection of Canterbury and Balwyn Roads showing the old Canterbury Baptist Church and early plantings in Canterbury Gardens. black and white photographcanterbury, canterbury road, canterbury gardens, canterbury baptist church, footbridges, balwyn road

Colour photograph taken at the launch of a CD of twelve gospel songs by John Couzens and Geoff Wigney at the Baptist Church Lakes Entrance Victoriaentertainment, people

An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Photographic positive of Kew Baptist Church Youth Physical Instruction cCass. Grey presentation bifold card. Embossed title and details on front.Kew Baptist Physical Culture Class / Season 1911 / A.B Darby instructorwashfold family, kew baptist church -- highbury grove -- kew (vic.), churches -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection