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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver Place Mat WO2 K.R. Fox
... Silver Place Mat WO2 K.R. Fox... 16 Nov 88" Domestic object Silver Place Mat WO2 K.R. Fox ...Silver plate with "Presented to 5/6 RVR SGTS Mess By WO2 KR Fox 16 Nov 88"Presented to 5/6 RVR SGTS Mess By WO2 KR Fox 16 Nov 88 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver place mat Sgt J Faxxuigia 1.6.96
... Silver place mat Sgt J Faxxuigia 1.6.96... object Silver place mat Sgt J Faxxuigia 1.6.96 ...Silver with the wording "5/6 RVR SGTS Mess fromSgt J Faxxuigia 1.6.965/6 RVR SGTS Mess fromSgt J Faxxuigia 1.6.96 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver Place mat WO2 J.R. Christie
... Silver Place mat WO2 J.R. Christie.... Christie 1.6.91" Domestic object Silver Place mat WO2 J.R. Christie ...Silver Plate with "Presented to SGTs Mess By WO2 J.R. Christie 1.6.91" -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver place mat WO2 R. Lacey
... Silver place mat WO2 R. Lacey... 92" Domestic object Silver place mat WO2 R. Lacey ...Silver plate with "To 5/6 RVR SGTs Mess for WO2 R.Lacey Aug 92" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Kraft cable tram place mat, c2000
... Kraft cable tram place mat..... Domestic object Kraft cable tram place mat. ...A colourful image of a cable tram set with three passengers and crew shows the destination of "Kraft," which has been partially blacked out. The trailer is number 586. Demonstrates table mat featuring a cable tram with passengers.Printed plasticized card table mat with rounded corners.tramways, cable trams, tram 586 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Placemats Large (set of 93)
... place mat...Black, plastic covered place mats with silver embossed 4/19... Macleod melbourne place mat formal dinner messes Black, plastic ...Black, plastic covered place mats with silver embossed 4/19 PWLH Regiment badge in centre. Number reduced to 93 after 2 stolen.place mat, formal dinner, messes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Place Matchbox 85
... Blue and cream cotton hand woven place mat. Cream fringing... mat. Cream fringing on two ends. Domestic object Place ...Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue and cream cotton hand woven place mat. Cream fringing on two ends.domestic items, food & drink consumption, handcrafts, weaving -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Menu
... Menu and Place mat for dinner at Commercial Club... autographed by Cadre members and partners. Menu and Place mat ...Army Reserve regiments had ARA officers and senior NCOs for training and administrative purposesMenu and Place mat for dinner at Commercial Club for the Cadre Club, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 16 October 1986.Both documents are extensively autographed by Cadre members and partners. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Placemat, Eureka 150 Luncheon Placemat, 2004
... Paper place-mat with a stylized version of the Eureka Flag... colonists' club ballarat Old Colonists' Hall Paper place-mat ...The Eureka Luncheon was held at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. 2004 marked 150 years since the Eureka rebellionPaper place-mat with a stylized version of the Eureka Flag printed onto it. .3) White card with programme for the 2004 Eureka Sesquicentenary dinner.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka rebellion, eureka aniversary, eureka 150, eureka stockade memorial trust, ballarat old colonists, old colonists' club ballarat, old colonists' hall -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Placemat - Oval, Strachan
... S/silver placemat oval in shape. Each place mat is engraved...-in-nights 5/6 RVR S/silver placemat oval in shape. Each place mat ...Used for dining-in-nightsS/silver placemat oval in shape. Each place mat is engraved with a name and or scroll. Plastic green cover for table underneath. Diameter - 200mm5/6 rvr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PLACE MATS, C.1991
... Both, Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners..., Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners, white ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Both, Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners, white background with all text, depictions in brownish red colour, there are Five sketches over in total.Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital".sovenirs, toruk, mats -
Mont De Lancey
Table linen
... rectangular centro piece or runner, four rectangular place mats... or runner, four rectangular place mats and eight square serviettes ...A set of cream linen table linen comprising: one rectangular centro piece or runner, four rectangular place mats and eight square serviettes. All pieces have pulled thread, or drawn fabric, as well as embroidered detailing, patterns and edging.table linen., household textiles. -
Mont De Lancey
Place mats
... Two large and three small, red and white, linen place mats... and white, linen place mats all with fringed edges. The two large ...Two large and three small, red and white, linen place mats all with fringed edges. The two large mats have a 10.5 cm. central floral design panel, while the small ones have red and white 1.5 cm. borders.table linen. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Placemat, Ballarat Teachers' College Reunion, 1971 Entry Students: BTC Trivia Quiz, 1971
... in 1971. Place mat contains the questions for the trivia quiz... of students who entered Ballarat Teachers' College in 1971. Place mat ...Reunion of students who entered Ballarat Teachers' College in 1971. Place mat contains the questions for the trivia quiz. The questions all relate to incidents, activities and people from 1971.Thick yellow textured paper with black printBallarat Teachers' College emblemballarat teachers' college, trivia quiz, 1971, reunion -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady’s half petticoat, c1970
... in their London kitchen in 1953. Commencing with head scarves and place... in 1953. Commencing with head scarves and place-mats ...Laura and Bernard Ashley began printing fabric in their London kitchen in 1953. Commencing with head scarves and place-mats they gradually developed table-ware and bed sheets. In 1960 they entered the Fashion world with blouses and smocks . The ‘swinging sixties’ saw them in great demand for the feminine florals and flounces of the ‘maxi’ fashions and they opened in smart South Kensington, London. In 1970 they opened franchises in Australia, Canada, Japan, San Francisco that sold their range of fabrics, dresses and accessories. In 1980 home furnishings were added to the range. Laura died in an accident 1985, Bernard retired in1993 and the company is now Public Listed on Stock Exchange.‘Laura Ashley’ clothing, fabric and accessories were very popular in Melbourne in 1970’s.A lady’s white cotton half petticoat with crocheted flounce, Laura Ashley Pty Ltdclothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, textiles, laura ashley -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Placemats Small (set of 79)
... Macleod melbourne place mats mess dinners Black, plastic covered ...Black, plastic covered, leather placemat with embossed silver badge of 4/19 PWLH Regiment in centre. Set of 79 after 3 stolen.place mats, mess dinners -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - MONASH UNIVERSITY CAULFIELD CAMPUS
This folder contains 6 items about this educational institution: 1/Undated colour slides showing various angles of two different building facades of Monash Caulfield Campus. 2/Article 'Martens Matters' re launch of exhibition of covesr of OASE 33 Magazine by Designer Karel Martens. Date noted as 01/04/2011 in 'The Age'. 3/Collection of 6 separate cards, all Priority Development Panel Submissions, Design Visualization, dated May 2006 (Architectural drafts) dated 31/03/2006 plus 2 identical cards dated 01/05/2006 - all drawings and one plan for NHArchitecture. 4/Collection of 4 colour separate cards, all Priority Development Panel Submissions, Design Visualization for Architect Wojciech Huszek of existing buildingsdated 31/03/2006. 5/Collection of 4 colour separate cards all Priority Development Panel Submissions, Design Visualization of existing buildings by photographer Andrius Lipsys, dated March 2006. (No architect stated.) 6/Article 'Uni rank sign of the Times' from Glen Eira Port Phillip Leader dated 12/03/2013 concerning Monash University’s world ranking in 100 best universities.nharchitecture, altoon and porter (master planner and urban designer ), huczek wojciech (architect), lipsys andrius (photographer), martens karel, station square development, campus map, derby lane, princess lane, post office place, caulfield station, sir john monash drive, derby road, the hub, the mat, post office square, station square, zagame’s hotel, dandenong road, oase 33, art and design building, monash university, caulfield campus, caulfield east, universities, tertiary education -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Doily, ca. 1910
In the Words of donor, Betty Stone , … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” Baby's Crocheted Bonnet - This finely crocheted bonnet was made by Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees and is at least one hundred years old. Due to the condition of the original ribbon ties, they have been replaced with new ribbon. Table Runner with insertions, Tray cover and various Doylies, sauce bottle covers etc. - These articles were made by Sarah Lees or her daughter Ann (nee Lees) Dale. Pair of Embroidered Pillow Shams, and various embroidered mats - These items were made by my mother Daisy (nee Dale) Welsh. (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families) This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework.Doily; round white cotton fabric centre with wide crocheted border of 15 point star shape. From the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collectionflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, doily, needlework, crochet, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Place Mats & Serviette, 1958
... around edge. Six matching serviettes. Textile Place Mats ...Given to donor in 1958 as a wedding present.Six aqua table mats. Two cm herringbone fringe around edge. Six matching serviettes.manchester, table linen -
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Functional object, Sandawara Ningyo, c. 1900s
‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ was an exhibition that toured to 10 Australian and 11 New Zealand public galleries in 1979 and 1980. The touring exhibition comprised 221 objects of traditional Japanese packaging which extended from ceramics, wood and paper to woven fibre containers. At the conclusion of the tour, The Japan Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council donated the vast majority of the exhibition to the Ararat Gallery for its permanent collection. Combining the natural qualities of bamboo, paper and straw with delicate craftsmanship, these unique objects express Japanese aesthetics as applied through fibre crafts. In Japan, the qualities and traits of natural materials are exploited rather than hidden. The texture of straw, the septa of bamboo are not concealed but lovingly incorporated into the whole. In 1979 Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ wrote: “In no way self-conscious or assertive, these wrappings have an artless and obedient air that greatly moves the modern viewer. They are whispered evidence of the Japanese ability to create beauty from the simplest products of nature. They also teach us that wisdom and feeling are especially important in packaging because these qualities, or the lack of them, are almost immediately apparent. What is the use of a package if it shows no feeling?” The descriptions of the featured objects were written by Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’, 1979.Gift of the Japan-Australia Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council, 1981This toy is a product of Tottori City, and its only connection with traditional packaging is that it copies the mats used to close the straw bales in which rice is packed for the market. It is interesting, nevertheless, for its clever use of such a cheap and common material, and there is no denying its charm. The two dolls, made of paper and wood, represent the emperor and empress who occupy the chief places in the traditional Doll Festival display. - Professor Hideyuki Oka, curator.japanese art, japanese packaging, tsutsumi, gift giving -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Donation tin - rectangular RVIB tin, 1936
Coin collections have a long and varied history. Coins were often collected in churches in a box located near the entrance/exit, and later via a collection plate that was passed amongst the congregation Funds were used to repair the church or feed the poorest of the parish. The donation of coins is and was considered part of religious life and mentioned in Christian, Jewish and Islamic texts. With the need and expansion of charitable works occurring outside religious life, charity boxes began to spread into hospitals, orphanages and asylums. The need for non-fixed boxes grew with the rise in charities and their activities outside a fixed building. Collection boxes could be large (and therefore hard to move) or could be held by individuals acting as collection agents, working at a specific location, moving between dwellings or at events. These boxes were designed to be reused, with a pop out section in the base.2 x metal coin collection tins with printed sidesFront: The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road The only Institute in Victoria for teaching blind adults trades & professions educating & maintaining blind children & babies (Lighthouse with words radiating out from light) Modern cottage homes Pensions - after care & sick fund Prevention of blindness lectures, etc. Free wireless radio for needy cases Boat shed & club house Professions & trades Blind babies nursery Wireless sets Social club Happiness for the blind every day & night Musical education Higher education Domestic science classes for blind women & girls A free education Maintenance of blind children The Lighthouse! As a thanksgiving for sight Please place a coin in this box and help to keep the Beacon Light flashing for the Institute's Blind Adults, Babies and Children Side: (Picture of two girls playing with dolls house) Our blind babies and pupils will probably spend 70 years in our Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road As a thanksgiving for sight please help make their years very happy ones by placing a coin in this box! Reverse front: (Drawing of a man holding his hand to his eyes as a blast occurs in front of him, pushing small objects towards his body.) It might hit You or Me! Please! Will You? As a thanksgiving for the sight you and your dear ones possess, please place a coin in this box to assist the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, St Kilda Road, and its Blind Adults, Children and Babies! Reverse side: (picture of workshop at RVIB) One of our many spacious workshops provided by public subscription! The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind is faced with the problem of employing and otherwise assisting its blind workers. It gives them charitable allowances in addition to their earnings, amounting to approximately 15,000 (pounds) every year, to enable them to support their wives and families! No profits can therefore be made! This 15,000 (pounds) is distributed because the great handicap of blindness prevents blind persons from earning as much as their more fortunate sighted fellows. Please! Ask Storekeepers for our Baskets, Mats, Brooms, etc. And as a thanksgiving for Your Sight place a coin in this box for our blind adults, children and babies! Embossed on the top of the box is Royal Victorian Institute for the Blindfundraising, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Preparations for the placing of the time capsule in Maling Road Canterbury, City of Camberwell, 21/05/1994 12:00:00 AM
One of eight photographs recording the preparations for, and the placing of the time capsule to mark the opening of the new shops, 60-78 Maling Road Canterbury 21 Mat 1994canterbury, maling road, time capsule, shops -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - SPARKMAN'S BAG SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFT BROCHURE
BHS CollectionSparkman's Bag Shop Christmas Gift Brochure: Cream paper with red and green print with a Santa Clause left hand corner. Printed on the brochure is * Compare the Quality and Prices before Buying elsewhere. Christmas Gifts of Long Remembrance. Sparkans's Bag Shop (Late Harper's Oldest Established Bag Shop in Bendigo) Charing Cross (Between Mitchell St and Lyric Theatre, Opposite Cabmen's Shelter), Bendigo. High = Class Leather Goods. Ladies Wallets and Shopping Bags etc., Table Centres, Mats & Travelling Cushions. Ladies & Gent's Toilet Requisites, Fancy Goods & Christmas Novelties. We Guarantee Satisfaction. Paper torn in two places. Box 625.Printed by F.H. Sparkman, Arcade, Bendigobusiness, retail, advertising -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, D W PATERSON CO. PTY.LTD
FRAMED IN BROWN WOODEN FRAME - MOUNTED ON GOLD COLOURED MATBorough of Clunes/For Liberty/Anzacs for Justice "The Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of the Borough of Clunes hereby place on record their thanks and appreciation for the conduct of Gnr A. Sexton who served his King and Country in the Great War of 1914, 1915,1916,1917." In witness whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereby attached in the presence of John F Phillips Mayor Allan K Buckley Town Clerk Philip Rowe Scty 25/3/19 ww1, the great war, sexton, borough of clunes -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceremonial object - Kneeling Mat, ca. 1944
This pair of comfortable kneeling mats is from the original furnishings of St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, operated by the Williamstown Missions to Seamen organisation. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This pair of kneeling mats is historically significant for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for seafarers’ physical, social, and spiritual needs. The organisation originated in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. Mat, quantity of two. Kneeling mats used during prayer. Mats are rectangular and made of blue cloth with sewn edges and padding inside. The mats are part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, religious worship, anglican church, prayer accessory, kneeling mat, prayer mat, religious custom, religious tradition -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Rail and Base, circa 1944
This pair of kneeling rails was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. A kneeling rail is part of the furniture of a church and is used during religious prayer, assisting the person to be in the position of kneeling. A padded kneeling mat or cushion would also be provided for comfort. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This pair of kneeling rails is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The items in our collection from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, have historical and social significance. They show that people of the 1800s and 1900s cared about the seafarers’ religious, moral, and social welfare, no matter what the religion, social status or nationality. It had its origins in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay; later the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. Rail and base; one of a pair of two kneeling rails. Three varnished wood pillars and cap rail, mounted on a rectangular box-shaped base: a kneeling rail used in religious worship. These are part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection.-flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, rail for kneeling, rail, kneeling rail, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, church furniture, religious furniture, religious worship, flying angel club, altar rail, kneeler, prayer, ceremonial furniture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Rail and Base, circa 1944
This pair of kneeling rails was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. A kneeling rail is part of the furniture of a church and is used during religious prayer, assisting the person to be in the position of kneeling. A padded kneeling mat or cushion would also be provided for comfort. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This pair of kneeling rails is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The items in our collection from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, have historical and social significance. They show that people of the 1800s and 1900s cared about the seafarers’ religious, moral, and social welfare, no matter what the religion, social status or nationality. It had its origins in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay; later the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. Rail and base, one of a pair of two kneeling rails. Three varnished wood pillars and cap rail, mounted on a rectangular box-shaped base: a kneeling rail is used in religious worship. These kneeling rails are part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, rail for kneeling, rail, kneeling rail, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, church furniture, religious furniture, religious worship, flying angel club, altar rail, kneeler, prayer, ceremonial furniture