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Falls Creek Historical SocietyDocument - Information Bulletin April 1961
... Information Bulletin April 1961 ...It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. ...Information included is the release of a new subdivision map, establishment of a Ski Rescue Service and notification that Bob Hymans' would not be in operation for the coming season, Information Bulletin April 1961 Document Information Bulletin April 1961 ...Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.An information bulletin published by the Management Committee. Information included is the release of a new subdivision map, establishment of a Ski Rescue Service and notification that Bob Hymans' would not be in operation for the coming season,falls creek tourist area management committee, preparations for winter season 1961 -
Federation University Art CollectionSculpture, 'The Collaboration of Commonality and Difference' by Cassandra McArthur, 2014
... First prize of $2250.00 was awarded to Cassandra McArthur for her work, Commonality and Difference, 2014, and it was the last Lucato Peace Prize Awarded after the death of George Lucato in 2014. ... Winner of the Lucato Peace Prize 2014 ...Cassandra McArthur was undertaking a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) at the Federation University Arts Academy when this artwork was produced. artists artworks sculpture mcarthur cassy mcarthur lucato peace prize alumni Winner of the Lucato Peace Prize 2014 'The Collaboration of Commonality and Difference' by Cassandra McArthur Sculpture Cassy McArthur ...The 'Collaboration of Commonality and Difference' has its conceptual roots in teh notion that only when we accept and nurture both commonality and difference, can we, humankind, foster unity. With the acceptance and nurturing of commanality and difference, peoples of the world are afforded equal validity for a collaborative approach towards peaceful resolution and possible unity. Integral to the conceptual foundation of the work is the use of papers sourced from around the world. Paper is at once universal and individual, and in this instance is representative of humanking. The jigsaw design draws on the understanding that each piece is integral to the creation and resolution of the whole. Commanality is suggested through repetition, however, no two pieces are the samem emphasizinf the beautym strength and validity of difference. Established in 2004, generously supported by George Lucato, the Lucato Peace Prize was an annual acquisitive art award open to all enrolled Federation University Australia tertiary students and all senior secondary students enrolled at any City of Ballarat secondary school or college. Prizes were awarded to the applicants whose work best illustrates or expresses the idea that 'peaceful alternatives are always preferable to armed confrontations'. First prize of $2250.00 was awarded to Cassandra McArthur for her work, Commonality and Difference, 2014, and it was the last Lucato Peace Prize Awarded after the death of George Lucato in 2014. Cassandra McArthur was undertaking a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) at the Federation University Arts Academy when this artwork was produced. Winner of the Lucato Peace Prize 2014 artists, artworks, sculpture, mcarthur, cassy mcarthur, lucato peace prize, alumni -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 68th annual report 1961 - 1962 Braille Library of Victoria, 1962
... 68th annual report 1961 - 1962 Braille Library of Victoria....This annual report covers both the AGM of 1962 and a special AGM held in 1961. Articles include: celebration of Alice McClelland's 40 years of service, resignation of A. ...This annual report covers both the AGM of 1962 and a special AGM held in 1961. Articles include: celebration of Alice McClelland's 40 years of service, resignation of A. ...This annual report covers both the AGM of 1962 and a special AGM held in 1961. Articles include: celebration of Alice McClelland's 40 years of service, resignation of A. Brahe and L. Dextor as Trustees and appointment of R Bigwood and E Webb to replace them, extension of membership so that blind readers could become voting members, overview of the decisions and affects of the decision to become an incorporated entity and the name from Victorian Association of Braille Writers to Braille Library of Victoria, the use of subcommittees to handle entertainments, building, publicity, library and braille textbooks, property owned at 4 Margaret Street, South Yarra was subdivided into 2 lots and sold, Braille Boat House has been redecorated and renovate and available for hire, appointment of Alan Woods to assist as a Reviser for music transcription and Ivan Molloy in the Home Teaching Service, resignation of Joyce Bolger, appointment of Doreen Ross, Mr and Mrs Hinchcliffe left as honorary caretakers and death of Mrs J Rowe, past Mayoress of Ballarat, who was a keen subscriber of the Ballarat branch.32 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, alice mcclelland, alan woods, ivan molloy, joyce bolger, doreen ross, annual report -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Form, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Report to Depot, Apr. 1975
... Possibly issued by the Conductor's school following the completion of S J Charles training as a conductor. Dated 22 Apr 1975 - gives table number, time and depot. ...Dated 22 Apr. 1975...Apr. 1975...Possibly issued by the Conductor's school following the completion of S J Charles training as a conductor. Dated 22 Apr 1975 - gives table number, time and depot. ...Possibly issued by the Conductor's school following the completion of S J Charles training as a conductor. Dated 22 Apr 1975 - gives table number, time and depot. Signed R P Bradshaw Instructor.Demonstrates a MMTB a report for duty form.Form - Report to Depot - printed with details filled in and date stamped.Dated 22 Apr. 1975trams, tramways, mmtb, conductors, training, kew depot -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, Heatherdale & District Progress Association, 1947 - 1961
... 28 Oct 1947 - 17 Feb 1961....Minutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress Association 28 Oct 1947 - 17 Feb 1961....1947 - 1961...28 Oct 1947 - 17 Feb 1961. Clubs and Associations Heatherdale and District Progress Association Minutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress Association Minutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress Association 28 Oct 1947 - 17 Feb 1961. ...Minutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress AssociationMinutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress Association 28 Oct 1947 - 17 Feb 1961.Minutes Book of Heatherdale & District Progress Association clubs and associations, heatherdale and district progress association -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bateman House (1961)
... Bateman House (1961)...Image 17 Bateman House 1961 Designed and built by John and Pattie Bateman and family The Alistair Knox Collection The Alistair Knox Collection is a series of mounted enlarged photos of mud brick houses and related subjects. ...Image 17 Bateman House 1961 Designed and built by John and Pattie Bateman and family The Alistair Knox Collection The Alistair Knox Collection is a series of mounted enlarged photos of mud brick houses and related subjects. ...Image 17 Bateman House 1961 Designed and built by John and Pattie Bateman and family The Alistair Knox Collection The Alistair Knox Collection is a series of mounted enlarged photos of mud brick houses and related subjects. The collection is understood to have been put together by Alistair Knox although it is the work of several unacknowledged photographers. For some years it was held by the Building Department of the former Eltham Shire Council and was then passed to our Society for safekeeping. Some of the photos have been used in Knox's books and from time to time some of them have been part of various historical displays. As far as we know there has not been a public display of the whole collection which numbers about forty photographs. The collection has been copied on to slides for the purpose of this meeting and to be retained as part of the Society's pictorial collection. Alistair Knox 1912 - 1986 is acknowledged as the founder of Eltham's mud brick building movement. Many of the buildings shown in the collection are of his design and he was also involved with the construction of several of them. Others are the work of his contemporaries and associates such as Peter Glass, Gordon Ford, and John Harcourt. (EDHS Newsletter No. 145 July 2002)Handwritten notes in pencil re details of building, year of construction, owner, designer, builder, etcbateman house, houses, john bateman, mud brick construction, pattie bateman, alistair knox collection -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - St. Albans High School 1975 Class Photographs
... Albans High School class photographs from 1975...Albans High School 1975 Form 5.jpg...Albans High School class photographs from 1975 Photograph St. Albans High School 1975 Class Photographs ...The St. Albans High School opened in 1956 and changed its name to St. Albans Secondary College in 19905518.01 - St. Albans High School 1975 Form 5.jpgst. albans high school, main road east, st. albans -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPlaque, 1961
... Large brass plaque commemorating the opening of a State Rivers and Water Supply Commission building in Carnegie by the Premier in 1961...SRWSC, This building was officially opened on September 14th 1961 by the Hon H.E Bolte MLA Premier of Victoria and the Hon W.J. ...1961...SRWSC, This building was officially opened on September 14th 1961 by the Hon H.E Bolte MLA Premier of Victoria and the Hon W.J. ...Large brass plaque commemorating the opening of a State Rivers and Water Supply Commission building in Carnegie by the Premier in 1961SRWSC, This building was officially opened on September 14th 1961 by the Hon H.E Bolte MLA Premier of Victoria and the Hon W.J. Mibus MLA Minister of Water Supply -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Journal, Time Magazine: 10 March 1975 - 12 May 1975 (7 issues)
... Time Magazine: 10 March 1975 - 12 May 1975 (7 issues)...Vietnam War - 1961-1975 Time Magazine: 10 March 1975 - 12 May 1975 (7 issues) Journal Journal ...vietnam war - 1961-1975 -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National LibraryProgramme, Shimon Dzigan 1975; 1975
... Shimon Dzigan 1975; 1975...Brat Shimon Dzigan 1975; 1975 Programme ...Two programs - Wu Zenen Maine Zibn Gute Yor? And Az Men Lebt Derlebt Men. Piano Nehama Patkindovid herman theatre, shimon dzigan, yasha sher, basia shenkel, sara olcha, m. migdalek, shia tigel, m. nudelman, i. brat -
Federation University Art CollectionMixed media, Philip Berry, "Don't Be Alarmed" by Philip Berry, 2011
... This item won the 2011 Lucato Peace Prize and is part of the Federation University Art Collection. ... Winner of the 2011 Lucato Peace Prize...This item won the 2011 Lucato Peace Prize and is part of the Federation University Art Collection. ...Phil BERRY (1963 - ) Born Ballarat Completing a Master of Arts at the University of Ballarat (now Federation) in 2012, he workes as a sessional staff member for the Arts Academy. This item won the 2011 Lucato Peace Prize and is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Winner of the 2011 Lucato Peace Prizeart, artwork, berry, phil berry, philip berry -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyPhotograph - Man made ski jump at Falls Creek 1961
... Man made ski jump at Falls Creek 1961...Arundel prospered and Julian extended it to include 32 beds and changed its name to "Julian’s” in 1961. When alcohol restrictions were eased in Falls Creek, Julian built a night club which he called “Big Julian’s” and later “THE MAN”. ...Man made ski jump at Falls Creek 1961 Photograph Man made ski jump at Falls Creek 1961 ...Julian Newton-Brown arrived at Falls Creek in 1957. He had studied Pharmacy at Melbourne University. After developing a love for the mountains, Julian moved to Mt. Beauty and then Falls Creek. He worked for the SEC in the test laboratory at Rocky Valley reading weather instruments. By working several jobs, Julian was able to build a small lodge of 10 beds named “Arundel”, located at 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek. The lodge is now the “Elk at Falls”. Arundel prospered and Julian extended it to include 32 beds and changed its name to "Julian’s” in 1961. When alcohol restrictions were eased in Falls Creek, Julian built a night club which he called “Big Julian’s” and later “THE MAN”. When Julian and his wife Beth retired and left Falls Creek, their son took over running the lodge. An active community man, Julian was a member of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, a member of the SES, a stakeholder in Falls Creek, an author and a documentary maker. Julian Newton-Brown died in May 2020. The ski jump was built by Julian Newton Brown and Nick Popov near Diana Lodge. Nick Popove and his wife Jean can be seen on the far right in the black and white image.This item is significant because it gives details of an important lodge at Falls Creek, Victoria.Photographs of action at the ski jump constructed c1960. julian's lodge, julian newton brown, falls creek ski lodges, accommodation falls creek, charlie brown -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Colour photograph, 1961
... The original photograph was taken in 1961....The original photograph was taken in 1961....1961...The original photograph was taken in 1961. Photograph Colour photograph ...A copy of a colour photograph of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1961.A copy of a colour photograph of The Cumberland guest house in Marysville. The original photograph was taken in 1961.marysville, victoria, australia, the cumberland guest house, accommodation, photograph -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook, Reg Cooley, The Unknown Fleet , The Army's Civilian Seamen in War and Peace, 1993
... The Unknown Fleet , The Army's Civilian Seamen in War and Peace...merchant navy ww2 The Unknown Fleet , The Army's Civilian Seamen in War and Peace Book Reg Cooley ...non-fictionmerchant navy, ww2 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreBook - Military Aircraft book, Military Aircraft of Australia. Author: Stewart Wilson . A comprehensive reference work on the aircraft which have proudly served Australia's armed forces through both war and peace
... A comprehensive reference work on the aircraft which have proudly served Australia's armed forces through both war and peace....A comprehensive reference work on the aircraft which have proudly served Australia's armed forces through both war and peace. Book Military Aircraft book ...Blue background with sketches of military aircraft on covernon-fictiona comprehensive reference work on all australian military aircraft -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Edwin Hodder, Heroes of Britain in peace and war, Prior to the book prize received in December of 1894
... Heroes of Britain in peace and war...Heroes of Britain in peace and war Book Cassell and Company Ltd Edwin Hodder ...This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1894 for first prize in Health. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in red cloth with black, green and gilt decoration on front cover and spine. Gilt edges on pages, black and white illustrations throughout. In poor condition with spine and several pages detached. Foxing on pages, 328 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College,/ BALLARAT./ First PRIZE./ Health-Class II./ AWARDED TO/ May Adelaide Anstis/ R. Kennedy,/ PRINCIPAL./ December, 1894. "Clarendon Presbyterian ladies' college" stamped on title page. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1894, clarendon-ladies'-college, william. -
Federation University Historical CollectionPoster, Peace Be Unto This House
... Peace Be Unto This House...Glued to cardboard Peace Be Unto This House Poster ...Printed poster with green background and floral garland around words. Glued to cardboard -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Marie at peace with past, 10/06/2015
... Marie at peace with past...Private William King died of war wounds 5 months before she was born. marie johnson william henry king world war 1 News clipping, black text, colour image. Marie at peace with past Newspaper clipping Diamond Valley Leader ...Marie Johnson never knew her father. Private William King died of war wounds 5 months before she was born.News clipping, black text, colour image.marie johnson, william henry king, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Keeping the peace, 19/11/1997
... Keeping the peace...(now Loyola College) transcendental meditation byron rigby maharishi school bundoora Clipping with black & white text and photograph Keeping the peace Newspaper Clipping Diamond Valley News ...Notice of a talk by Dr Byron Rigby on transcendental meditation at Maharishi Vedic College, 345 Grimshaw Street Bundoora. (now Loyola College)Clipping with black & white text and photographtranscendental meditation, byron rigby, maharishi school bundoora -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsclipping, Vince Chadwick, Violent storms shatter the peace of Christmas, The Age, Monday, December 26, p3, 2011
... Violent storms shatter the peace of Christmas, The Age, Monday, December 26, p3...Fay Bridge Collection 2011-12-26 Eltham Flood damage floods Grove Street Main Road Valonia Drive Digital file - scanned from newsclipping on loan Violent storms shatter the peace of Christmas, The Age, Monday, December 26, p3 Newsclipping Vince Chadwick The Age ...A late afternoon storm on Christmas Day 2011. A flash flood occurred from significant rain fall and hail, which accumulated along an old waterway with floodwater submerging cars along Valonia Drive then down Grove Street flooding houses, through the Bible Street Reserve where it then submerged Main Road washing away the small railway trestle bridge opposite the reserve then flooding the Judge Book Village before finally entering the Diamond Creek. Widespread damage occured from hail and flash flooding.fay bridge collection, 2011-12-26, eltham, flood damage, floods, grove street, main road, valonia drive -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Saving Australia. Curtin's secret peace with Japan, 2006
... Saving Australia. Curtin's secret peace with Japan....Author BOB WURTH Pages 336 Saving Australia. Curtin's secret peace with Japan. Book BOOK ...Black and yellow soft cover. Front cover has photograph of two men facing each other with a women standing between them (head and shoulders). Back cover has photograph of Japanese man in ceremonial dress. Author BOB WURTH Pages 336Written on title page "Donated by Bgo Y Mens Club"books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Australia. Two Centuries of War and Peace, 1988
... Two Centuries of War and Peace....Two Centuries of War and Peace. Book BOOK ...Donated by Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE. Refer 118.5 for his service details, RSL, Council history.Hard cover, black colour buckram. Silver colour print on front and spine. Dust cover white print title over black background. red and blue accents. Black print on spine. Black and white photograph design on silver background. Pages 467 cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs. Colour photographs of paintings.Black and white stamp on front fly lead "Major A. J. BALSILLIE MBE JP" Hand written black ink on second fly lead "Donated by (stamp) 2 -1- 2000"books, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Voluntary Aid Detachments in Peace and War, 1991
... Voluntary Aid Detachments in Peace and War....Voluntary Aid Detachments in Peace and War. Book BOOK ...RUPERT GOODMAN - author - specialized in writing military history.Hard cover cardboard, red, black and purple print on cover. Colour photograph of women in Voluntary Aid Detachments uniform on front cover. Australian Red Cross emblem on front. 281 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs.Owners label on title page (top) "FRANCIS W. DEAN. BEMbooks-history, societies-benevolent -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: YPRES in War and Peace - A Pitkin guide with city and battlefield map
... BOOK: YPRES in War and Peace - A Pitkin guide with city and battlefield map....BOOK: YPRES in War and Peace - A Pitkin guide with city and battlefield map. ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: The False Peace - The Vietnam Experience
... BOOK: The False Peace - The Vietnam Experience...AUTHOR: Samuel Lipsman & Stephen Weiss; PUBLISHER: Boston Publishing Company; 1985 BOOK: The False Peace - The Vietnam Experience Book ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Vietnam - Our War Our Peace
... BOOK: Vietnam - Our War Our Peace...EDITED BY: John Moreman; PUBLISHER: Department of Veterans Affairs, Canberra; 2006 BOOK: Vietnam - Our War Our Peace Book ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - HANDBOOK, BOSNIA COUNTRY, USA Dept of Defence, Peace Stabilisation Force (SFOR), Feb 1991
... Peace Stabilisation Force (SFOR)...Flags of various nations' and unit patches. Peace Stabilisation Force (SFOR) Book HANDBOOK, BOSNIA COUNTRY USA Dept of Defence. ...Item in the collection re Craig Triffett. Refer Cat No. 5997.5 for his service details.This is a thick pocket size handbook. White cardboard cover. The title on front cover is in black ink - “Bosnia Country Handbook". On the left centre is the circular crest of the USA Dept of Defense (sic). On the right side is a shield shape, with the letters SFOR printed in black ink on white and on the right side of the shield is cryllic =COOP. Black ink on blue. Inside are numerous chapters of text, photos of weapon and aircraft. Flags of various nations' and unit patches.bosnian war, handbook -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Wesley John Olson, HMAS Sydney (II) : in peace and war, 2016
... HMAS Sydney (II) : in peace and war...HMAS Sydney (II) : in peace and war Book Wesley John Olson Wesley John Olson ...No other warship in the history of the Royal Australian Navy has inspired and fired the public imagination like HMAS Sydney (II). This is the story of the ship and the men who served in her.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.610.non-fictionNo other warship in the history of the Royal Australian Navy has inspired and fired the public imagination like HMAS Sydney (II). This is the story of the ship and the men who served in her.hmas sydney, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian National University Press, Australia in peace and war, 1978
... Australia in peace and war...Index, bib, p.578. Australia in peace and war Book Australian National University Press TB Millar ...AUSTRALIA IN PEACE AND WAR is the first work to trace the development of Australia’s external relations from their colonial origins to the present. It shows how successive Australian governments have seen the world, what their attitudes have been, their actions and (much more often) their reactions. This important and controversial book details the successes and failures of Australian foreign policy over two centuries. It shows how geographical aspects of the world's largest island, anchored off the south-east corner of Asia, have increasingly impinged on perceptions and attitudes historically derived from Europe. It pleads for recognition that Australia can adapt the best of its European traditions in coming to terms with and helping to shape its Asia-Pacific environment.Index, bib, p.578.non-fictionAUSTRALIA IN PEACE AND WAR is the first work to trace the development of Australia’s external relations from their colonial origins to the present. It shows how successive Australian governments have seen the world, what their attitudes have been, their actions and (much more often) their reactions. This important and controversial book details the successes and failures of Australian foreign policy over two centuries. It shows how geographical aspects of the world's largest island, anchored off the south-east corner of Asia, have increasingly impinged on perceptions and attitudes historically derived from Europe. It pleads for recognition that Australia can adapt the best of its European traditions in coming to terms with and helping to shape its Asia-Pacific environment. australia - foreign relations, australia - history - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Alan Wilkinson, Dissent or conform? war, peace, and the English churches, 1900-1945, 1986
... Dissent or conform? war, peace, and the English churches, 1900-1945...Dissent or conform? war, peace, and the English churches, 1900-1945 Book Alan Wilkinson SCM Press ...Dissent or Conform examines how churches reacted to, and were affected by, two world wars. Its underlying theme, however, is how the Church can be a creatively dissenting community, focusing on how easily the church can turn into a conforming community that only encourages the occurrence of uncreative dissenters, the ones who criticize the power without offering solutions and leading to a real change. -- Wilkinson opposes this trait of the church, especially given the impact that it has on society as a messenger of the gospel. To this end, the author depicts religious groups during three periods of time: English Nonconformity before and during WWI, pacifists and pacifiers between the two wars and Christianity during WWII, focusing on how church history interacts with the developments in history and society. -- This book is of particular interest to social and church historians of the 20th century, and to all interested in the history and ethics of war and pacifism. It will also appeal to those attracted by the interaction between church and society.Index, notes, p.361.non-fictionDissent or Conform examines how churches reacted to, and were affected by, two world wars. Its underlying theme, however, is how the Church can be a creatively dissenting community, focusing on how easily the church can turn into a conforming community that only encourages the occurrence of uncreative dissenters, the ones who criticize the power without offering solutions and leading to a real change. -- Wilkinson opposes this trait of the church, especially given the impact that it has on society as a messenger of the gospel. To this end, the author depicts religious groups during three periods of time: English Nonconformity before and during WWI, pacifists and pacifiers between the two wars and Christianity during WWII, focusing on how church history interacts with the developments in history and society. -- This book is of particular interest to social and church historians of the 20th century, and to all interested in the history and ethics of war and pacifism. It will also appeal to those attracted by the interaction between church and society. religious dissenters - england - 20th century, pacifism - religious aspects
