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St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Moritz St Kilda - images collection #1, c1940s
The St. Moritz Ice Rink was a popular ice skating rink on The Esplanade, St. Kilda, Victoria. It operated between 1939–1981. As one of only two ice rinks in Melbourne in the 1940s and 1950s, it played a central role to the sport of ice hockey in Australia. Closed in 1982, it soon suffered a major fire and was then demolished, an event later seen as a major blow to the heritage of St Kilda. It was first built as the Wattle Path Palais de Danse in 1922, a very large dance hall, designed by architects Beaver & Purnell, The Wattle Path was the venue for the first all-Australian dance championship, and featured some of the best dance bands of Australia, as well as from America. Popular throughout the 1920s, it suffered due to the Great Depression, and closed in the early 1930s. From 1933-1936 the building became a film studio, Efftee Studios, for Frank W. Thring. In 1938, businessman Henry Hans "Harry" Kleiner announced that the Wattle Path would become an ice rink. He was sole proprietor until 1953, when he sold the business to J. Gordon and T. Molony, both champion skaters. Trade declined during the 1970s. The building was sold in 1980 to developers Hudson Conway and trucking magnate Lindsay Fox and was closed in early 1982. It was nominated to the Historic Buildings Preservation Council, but a majority of City of St Kilda councillors voted to oppose this action and uphold a demolition permit already issued. The building infamously suffered a fire later that year, leaving only the facades, which were demolished soon after. The site remained vacant until about 1991, when a mid-price hotel called the St Moritz was constructed. By 1993 it was simply called the Novotel St Kilda. The hotel closed in 2019 and was replaced by an apartment complex.black and white photographSt Moritz, St Kilda. Ice Skating. Caf�st moritz, st kilda, the esplanade, ice skating -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1880s
Born 1823 West Indies, commenced ministry 1847, died 1890 in Rookwood, NSW. Joseph Horner Fletcher (1823-1890), Wesleyan minister, was born at St Vincent, Windward Islands, the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Fletcher, Wesleyan missionary, and his wife Mary, née Horner. In 1830-37 he attended a Methodist school in Kingswood, England, and then his uncle's school in Bath. He entered business but in July 1842 became a local preacher. He was accepted for the Wesleyan ministry in 1845 and after training at Richmond College, Surrey, he married Kate Green in December 1848. He was sent to Auckland, New Zealand, where he became the founding principal of Wesley College. In 1856 poor health obliged him to take up circuit work in Auckland and New Plymouth, where he witnessed the Maori war. He moved to Queensland and in 1861-64 was on circuit in Brisbane. In 1863 he became the first chairman of the Queensland Wesleyan District. In 1865 Fletcher was serving at Ipswich when invited to succeed Rev. John Manton as president of Newington College, Sydney. He acknowledged that the main business of the school was secular education in a Christian atmosphere and believed that education could help to overcome sectarianism. He invited distinguished academics to examine Newington students and strongly supported (Sir) Henry Parkes's education policies. He opposed the formation of a Methodist university college until a strong secondary school was established. He believed that boys should be taught to appreciate orderly conduct rather than to fear punishment and that corporal punishment was degrading and to be used only in extreme circumstances. Under Fletcher Newington developed a high moral tone and a tradition of order and respect. After he retired in 1887 the old boys gave him an address of appreciation and a portrait in oils to be hung in the hall. In addition to his normal duties from 1883 he had taught resident theological students. From 1887 he was an effective and progressive full-time theological tutor. As a preacher Fletcher had exceptional power: he expressed his thoughts in a fresh way with sparkling illustrations and characteristic humour. He combined humility with great spiritual power, prophetic vision and administrative ability. He encouraged the development of institutional church work which grew into the Central Methodist Mission in Sydney. Fletcher was elected as the first president of the New South Wales and Queensland Wesleyan Methodist Conference in 1874 and again in 1884, when he was also president of the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church. As conference editor in 1868, 1871 and 1873, Fletcher contributed more than fifty articles, numerous essays and reviews of books to the Weekly Advocate. He read widely, deeply and with discrimination. Never robust in health, he suffered months of illness before he died aged 66 at Stanmore, Sydney, on 30 June 1890. He was survived by three sons and two daughters, and buried in the Wesleyan section of Rookwood cemetery. In 1892 his eldest son, Joseph, edited a memorial edition of his Sermons, Addresses & Essays. Information from Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 4, 1972. Sepia toned carte de visite. Seated studio portrait of the Rev. Joseph Fletcher.Rev Joseph Fletcherrev. joseph fletcher, joseph horner, wesleyan minister, newington college sydney, new zealand, queensland, president general conference, wesleyan methodist church, central methodist mission -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Copy of a photograph album page, Photographs of the era 1900 - 1920
The photographs show members of the Swan family: the Rev. Ashby Swan, his wife Elvie and children Ormond, Keith and Max. Ormond Swan was the Rev. Val Aumann's father, and Rev. Ashby Swan was her grandfather. Ernest Ashby Swan: born 1885 Geelong; educated at Melbourne University and the Theological Hall. Ordained in 1913. Served at Gawler, Wallan, Burnley, Mornington, Balaclava and Caulfield Central - St. Giles. Died in 1950.Four photographs, annotated on an album page of members of the Swan family.swan, ashby, aumann, presbyterian, minister. -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Names on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 1919, 2020
Photograph of the names listed on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall for 1919old colonists' hall, old colonists' association of ballarat, marbles, t.c. anderson, agnes murray, g. donaghy, f. opie, thomas bodycomb, harry d. davies, john clarke, r.l. medwell, g.n. robinson, isaiah pearce, a.r. tunbrisge, f.g. handford, f.g. fraser, f. carver, j.s. douglas, alfred deakin, t.j. mcconnell -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Jamie Sleep, Flag at Halfmast marking the death of Queen Elzabeth II, 12/09/2022
The Old Colonists' Hall is at 20 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.Vidoe of of the flag on the Old Colonists' Hall being moved to halfmast marking the death of Queen Elzabeth II.old colonists' hall, flag, halfmast, mourning, queen elizabeth ii, australian flag -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Booklet, Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Foundation Presidents Board, 09/05/2015
The marbles in the foyer of the Old Colonists' Hall list names of members of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc. Colour photograph of a marble honour board relating to the founders of the Old Colonists' Association Ballarat.Old Colonists; Association Established 1883. Founders W.H. Butler, John Brooksbank Isaac A. Twaits, Henry Hannington Arthur Croft, J.T. Farr, W.F. Osbourne. Old Colonists' Hall Foundation Stone Laid June 21st 1887 Inauguration August 31st 1888 Officer and Council 1887-88 President John P. Murray Vice Presidents J.W. Graham Thomas Stoddart Treasurer Daniel Fern Trustee J.W. Graham John McCafferty Wiliam Irwin Council W.B. Perry. James Ward W.H. Butler. Frederick Ramsden. James Vallins. Charles Dyte. Secretary John Fraser Past Presidents A.K. McBain 1954-1956 C.A. Hoskin 1956-1957 C.H. Clamp 1957-1959 J. Curwen-Walker 1959-1961 A.C. Fraser 1961 - 1963 S.A. Wilson LBS, BBSc, DDS 1963-1965 W. Titheridge 1965 - 1966 A.J. Symons 1966 -1968 W.J. Selkirk 1968-1970 L. McBain 1970-1972 R.J. Buchanan 1972-1974 J.E. Crocker 1974-1976 L.J. Drury 1976-1978 F.A. Peebles 1978-1980 Dr D.L. Morton 1980-1982 I.G. Bishop 1982-1984 D.L. Pratt 1984-1986 B.R. Drennan 1986-1988 M.J. Charles 1988-1990 F.A. Peebles 1990-1992old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists club, marble, presidents, w.h. butler, henry hannington, isaac twaits, arthur croft, j.t. farr, w.f. osborne, john murray, j.w. graham, daniel fern, john mccafferty, william irwin, w.b. perry, james ware, frederick ramsden, james vallins, charles dyte, john fraser, a.k. mcbain, c.a. hoskin, c.h. clamp, j. curwen-walker, s.a.wllson, w. titheridge, a.j. symons, w.j. selkirk, l. mcbain, r.j. buchanan, j.e. crocker, l.j. drury, f.a. peebles, d.l.morton, i.g. bishop, d.l. pratt, b.r. drennan, m.j. charles, melville charles, david pratt -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Lisa Gervasoni, Old Colonists' Club Ballarat (exterior detail), 2011
Photograph of the top of the facade of the Old Colonists' Hall in Lydiard Street North, Ballaratold colonists' club, old colonists' association, lydiard street, coat of arms -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, Lydiard Street, 2011, 13/04/2005
The hall of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat was opened in 1887.Colour photograph with the double storey building built by the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, old colonists' hall, lydiard street -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - License, Colony of Victoria, Miner's Right issued at Ballarat, 1856
This miner's right is held by the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The original was glued onto a page in a large album of photographic images of early Ballarat. Recognising their significance the Council of the Old Colonists’ Association had them removed and restored. The originals are now framed and on display in the Old Colonists’ Hall.Blue Miner's Right issued at Ballarat in the Colony of Victoria.colony of victoria, miner's right, goldrush, ballarat, 1856 -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - Store License, John Ferres, Victorian Government Printer, Store License Issue to J.S. Rainer, Storekeeper at Eureka, 1854, 09/1854
This miner's right was glued onto a page in a large album of photographic images of early Ballarat. Recognising their significance the Council of the Old Colonists’ Association had them removed and restored. The originals are now framed and on display in the Old Colonists’ Hall.Digital copy of an original store and business licence. Rainer's store was at Eureka and the 3 month license cost 15 pounds in September 1854.rainer, johnston, j.s. rainer, eureka, old colonists' association, store license -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - Gold License, William Fittall, 04/01/1853
This miner's right was glued onto a page in a large album of photographic images of early Ballarat. Recognising their significance the Council of the Old Colonists’ Association of Ballarat Inc had them removed and restored. The originals are now framed and on display in the Old Colonists’ Hall.Gold License made out to William Fittall Junior.gold license, william fittall junior, sherard, charles sherard, charles wale sherard, mining, fittall, eureka -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Entrance to the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat, 2015, 25/09/2015
The Old Colonists' Hall opened in 1887.Entrance to the Old Colonists' Association, at Ballarat.old colonists' association, ballarat, doors, leadlight, stained glass -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Sculptural portrait over the door to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club, 2016, 05/2016
Sculptural portrait over the door to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club.james murray, old colonists' hall, ballarat -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Bar at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club, 2016, 01/07/2016
Colour photograph of the bar in the Old Colonists' Hall. ballarat old colonists' club, bar, old colonists' hall -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Ceremonial object - Trowel, William Bennett, Silver Trowel, c1887
The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906.. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' Silver trowel used during the laying of a foundation Stone for the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, trowel, silver trowel, foundation stone, mrs j. murray, william bennett -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Descendant of Hugh Brady Visit the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club, 2015, 19/11/2015
Hugh Brady was involved with the Ballarat Reform League, and was a member of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club.Descendants of Hugh Brady stand in from of a replica Eureka Flag at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.hugh brady, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, eureka flag, ballarat reform league -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Gerald Jenzen Leads a Tour of the Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2015
A group of people congregate under the donor boards to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association during a tour by Gerald Jenzen, ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' association, gerald jenzen, old colonists' hall, lydiard street north -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Ceiling at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2015
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Old Colonists' Association Meeting Room with Replica Eureka Flag, 2015, 09/05/2017
A timber table and replica Eureka Flag dominate an interior room of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, eureka flag -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Architectural Features on the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall Balcony, 2015, 08/05/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Entrance staircase at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2017
Entrance staircase at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, stairway, ballarat old colonists' hall -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior View of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior View of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior View of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Interior View of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2015, 09/05/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Dining at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 23/03/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall Entrance Lobby, 2017, 23/03/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Lisa Gervasoni, Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall Entrance Lobby, 2017, 23/03/2017
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Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Dining under the replica Eureka Flag at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 2017, 23/03/2017
The Eureka Flag hanging in the Old Colonists' Hall is an exact replica of the Eureka Flag that flew over the Eureka Stockade. It was copied from the original flag that was in the possession of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Exact measurements were taken from the flag and the replica made by the Ballarat firm George Lemke and Co. It was decided to made the replica because of the fragile condition of the original flag. At the time the original flag was beyond being displayed and it was felt steps should be taken to obtain a copy before it deteriorated further. Colour photograph pf a set table, with a replica Eureka Flag on the wall.ballarat old colonists' club, entrance hall, eureka flag, george lemke