Article on the formation of Watsonia Uniting Church, formerly Watsonia Methodist Church and Watsonia Macleod Uniting ChurchNewspaper clipping, text with illustrationwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia

Brief history of the Watsonia Methodist Church, which merged with Macleod Presbyterian Church in 1977 to form Watsonia Uniting Church. This church closed in June 2017. This article is an extract from Proceedings of the Uniting Church Historical Association Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Vol 27, No 1, December 2020.4p., typescript, black and white photographswatsonia methodist church, uniting chrch historical association, rosie bray, watsonia uniting church

Good Start Early Learning childcare centre leased the former Uniting Church Watsonia and grounds (formerly Watsonia Methodist Church) in 2021. A new building is being constructed on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included 4 p. typescript and photographs; with 4 colour photographsgood start early learning, watsonia uniting church, watsonia methodist church

The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes black &white photos. Includes Partington family photoswillis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

Family memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer families. Deals mainly with the Medhurst family connection with the Methodist (Wesleyan) Church.Explains the connection between the Medhurst family and the early history of the Wesleyan Church in Melbourne from the 1840s.20 page exercise book with handwritten family memoirs. Title handwritten on cover: Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, daughter of David and Martha.medhurst family, ivy medhurst, methodist church, wesleyan church

Amy Clayton centre with her daughters. Left is Gladys who married Robert Bennett. Daisy who married Reg Warwick. Hilda who married Mick Dunk. Olive who married Jack Poulter. Ivy (my Gran) who married Frank O'Neill. Photo is at our church in Yann Street Preston. Methodist Church.Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, amy ann clayton

A selection of reports of activities in the Bundoora area, 1974. Includes reports on St Damian's parish school, Greenwood High, Bundoora scouts and cubs and Bundoora Presbyterian Methodist church.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text.bundoora

David Medhurst was a Greensborough pioneer. His daughter Ivy tells of his relationship with the Methodist Church. This story was transcribed from the original handwritten text.A family story of David Medhurst.3 pages text.david medhurst, ivy medhurst

Photograph of Henry Mitchell (born circa 1851). The Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street, where Henry's father John was murdered in 1862. Henry was the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School for over 30 years. His life story can be read cf: Advertiser (Hurstbridge), Friday 8 September 1933, page 4.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.henry mitchell, methodist church greensborough

The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

The old Methodist Church in Main Street Greensborough was demolished in the 1970s for the development of Greensborough Plaza. The Church was sited near the present entrance to the Plaza.Digital copy of colour photograph.methodist church greensborough, main street greensborough

This book tells the story of the Eltham Uniting Church from 1850-2000 and its place in the Eltham community.175 p., illus. Paperback.eltham-montmorency uniting church, eltham uniting church, kenneth eric eckersall, eltham methodist church

The Watsonia Methodist Church was established in 1957. this is a brief history of the Church which later became the Watsonia Uniting Church.Recollections of the establishment of the Church and images of the buildings.2 pages of typed text with 3 photographs.watsonia methodist church, watsonia uniting church, watsonia rsl

The Watsonia Methodist Church, also known as Watsonia Uniting Church, Gresswell Uniting Church and Watsonia Worship Centre, was established 30/01/1957, and closed 18/06/2017. The article is by GHS member Rosie Bray, also a member of the Church. She provides some background to the foundation of the Church in 1957 and photographs taken through the years. Rosie has included newspaper clipping of the closure and the booklet issued at the Service of Closure.A short history of this Church.8 p. typescript and col. photographs, accompanied by clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Heidelberg Leader 14/06/2017, and an 8 p. leaflet of Service of Closure.watsonia uniting church

Digital copy of a 1940s Sunday school text book for younger children. Illustrations depict Bible stories.Copy of Sunday school textbook. 20 pages, text and line drawings (some have been coloured by owner)Student's name on cover.bible stories, methodist church

Marriage notice for Miss Jessie May Partington and Gordon Scholes, held at the Methodist Church, Main Street Greensborough 1935Copy of marriage noticejessie may partington, gordon scholes, methodist church greensborough

The old Methodist Church Hall in Main Street was used by the Shire of Diamond Valley for its Engineering and Health staff in 1967.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.methodist church greensborough, shire of diamond valley

Quarterly ticket issued to members of the congregation of the Methodist Church in Greensborough. This ticket belonged to Mr William Partington and was issued in June 1911.The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and had long membership of the Methodist Church in Greensborough.Cream coloured paper ticket, black writing within black border.In black pen "Will Partington" and the letter "H"partington family, william partington, methodist church greensborough

Original (1874) bridge in Bridge Street, Eltham looking east over the Diamond Creek towards Maria Street (Main Road) at Little Eltham. In the distance to the right on Maria Street is the Methodist Church (1881), now Uniting Church, and the adjacent Commercial Bank of Australia branch building (1878). Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.Photo of original 1875 timber and gravel surface bridge over the Diamon Creek in Bridge Street with views of orchards representative of the farming lands as well as the development along the northern end of Maria Street.Black and white photograph copybridge street, bridge street bridge, cba bank, diamond creek (creek), eltham, little eltham, main road, maria street, methodist church, uniting church

Pen and ink sketches accompanied by appropriate text in double page spreads. Contents cover : Blue stone bridge, Introduction, House cnr Church and Hailes Street, House - 25 Hailes Street, Yandell Reserve, Greensborough Hotel, Lobb's Kiosk, House - 49 Grimshaw Street, View of Greensborough (from Delphin Crescent), Railway Station, Old Barn (near Greensborough Railway Station), Partington's Flat and River Valley, Rand Street Bridge, Lower Main Street, Greenbriar Nursery, Hitching rail, Ashmead - Dr Cordner's Home, Greensborough Primary School, House - cnr St Helena and Diamond Creek Raods, Sondermeyer's Hill, Methodist Church, Football Pavilion, Cemetery, St Katherine's Church, St. Helena, Civic Centre, Briar Hill Timber Mill, 24 River Street, Kelly's Garden Supplies, 158 Main Street, Old Swimming pool, 105 Main Street.Hardback; 62 p. : ill., map ; 19 x 25 cm.ISBN 0909807108 Signed by author and illustrator Two copiesgreenhills, greensborough

The Hurstbridge Methodist Church was built in 1925. A vestry was added in c.1949. The Edwardian hall was originally located in Greensborough and moved to Plenty in 1965. It was moved to Hurstbridge in 1985. The 60th anniversary of Hurstbridge Church was celebrated with the dedication of the "new" hall.B & W exterior view of the Hurstbridge Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church located at 1006 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd. Hurstbridge. The image shows a weatherboard church with a new wooden cross at the front being dedicated by the minister, Rev. Warnock Lowry.hurstbridge uniting church, rev. warnock lowry, methodist

Born 1916 in Kettering Tasmania. Attended Clemes College Hobart. Served with 2nd A.I.F. Ordained Methodist minister March 1948. Married Muriel Campbell 1948. Stationed at: Foster-Toora, Terang, Eltham/Greensborough, Balaclava, Kew, Northcote/Thornbury. Served AMF in Korea and Japan. Chaplain Balcombe Army Camp. Retired 1981. Died March 7 2000.B & W waist length studio portrait of Horace Morrisby Watsonrev horace morrisby watson, methodist, minister