Dora Walker (married 1928 taking the name Simpson) had a long association with the Mission as a member of the Ladies Harbour light guild. This image is similar to another image in the collection which depicts the garden of the Walker family where many fund-raising events and hosting of seafarers took place. Rev Weller dates the image to around mid to late 1920s. In the 1960s and 70s Dora was president of the LHLG which later merged with the Flying Angels. She was awarded the MBE for her services to the community in the 1970s. Dora's son David Simpson is a volunteer still iat MTS n the 21stC. The Walker and Simpson families are examples of long association and commitment supporting the Mission to Seafarers. As they are researched it is clear the stories of these families document not only support for the Mission but are also shown to have been significant contributors, leaders and donors to the broader Melbourne and Victorian community from the 19th Century and up to the present day. The photograph shows the garden in its early years.Group portrait depicting 4 men in suits standing (reverend Weller on the right), a man sitting on the grass, next to a woman in white summer dress (Dora Walker), sitting on a chair in front of the men. They are photographed outdoor probably in the mission's garden (in the background we can see the letters E-EX on a building wall, thought to be from the Extension Bond and Free Stores located next to the mission at the time)dora walker, reverend reginald weller, picnic, cadets, officers, lhlg, amy dora walker, dora simpson, mission's garden, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, ladies harbour lights guild, melbourne, lawn, grass, trees, plants, peppercorn tree, weller album, dora simpson nee walker

Gathering of seafarers and MTS clergy and LHLG members, at Glenfern 1906. Mrs Mary Danne daughter of Reverend Kerr Johnston was a widow at the time and was renting Glenfern, the property once owned by the Boyd family, and started a private primary school she called Newington College. A member of the Mission's committee from 1905 to 1926 when she passed away, a bras plaque was made in her memory and placed in the chapel of the Flinders Street Mission. (see item 0690) In the Standard published on Saturday 17 November 1906, page 4 we could read: "In connection with the Victoria Missions to Seamen a successful and pleasant outing, was given to the sailors in port on King's Birth day. Mrs. Danne, of "Glenfern," St. Kilda, threw her house and grounds open tor sports and tea. Cricket, football and sports were enthusiastically pursued, and ample justice was done to the substantial tea provided by Mrs. Danne and her friends. The Misses Danne, Miss Godfrey and other ladies were untiring in their attentions. Mr. Axell, first officer of brig Fairy Rock, in a few appropriate words thanked Mrs. Danne and the ladies, on behalf of the sailors, for their kind hospitality. Snapshots of the party were taken by Mrs. Goldsmith. Mr. C A. Holmes and Mr. Cedric Campbell acted as stewards and starters for the races. On the invitation of the chaplain (Rev. A G. Goldsmith*) ringing cheers were given for Mrs. Danne and the ladies. Before the party broke up Mrs Danne addressed a few kind words to the men and gave them all a shake of the band at the gate. The rest of the evening was spent at the Institute, Beach street, where games and competitions were carried on to the accompaniment of vocal and instrumental music. The prizes won at the sports etc., were distributed, and after singing the National Anthem the party broke up."Thanks to the article in the Standard, Saturday 17 November 1906, page 4, we learn that some of the early sepia photographs were taken by Mrs Gurney Goldsmith herself.Small monochrome photograph depicting a group of seamen and ladies with the Mission's Flagstaff.1906, glenfern, st kilda east, picnic, lhlg, king's birthday, edward vii, mary alice isabelle danne nee johnston, 1851-1926, reverend kerr johnston, 1812-1887, boyd family, sailors, seamen, seafarers, bowler hat, cap, boater hat, snapshots, camera, photographer, sports, cricket, football, ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, mr axell, fairy rock, charles arthur holmes (-1947), mrs gurney goldsmith, anne treverton goldsmith (nee lobb), cedric campbell

This photograph belonged to the Anderson Family before being acquired by the MuseumA group of ladies and small child with Mrs. Anderson.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, mrs anderson and friends, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Three men standing with strung-up fish catch. One woman and six men seated on ground. Bottles, Lager lined up, Crayfish in Cray Net, man on extreme left holding Crayfish. Picnic Hamper, cloth set out on ground. Persons all wearing hats of varying descriptions.Group Photographlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, group photograph, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

non-fiction"This book is dedicated to the seamen who supplied the physical link for trade and immigration in the development of the Colony".howard timbury, interest group, navigation, genealogy, family history, ship registers

non-fiction"This book is dedicated to the seamen who supplied the physical link for trade and immigration in the development of the Colony". howard timbury, first fleet fellowship victoria, interest group, ship registers, genealogy, family history

This photograph was taken at the Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne. Frank Leslie Oliver served as chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne for 30 years from 1930 - 1960. He is in this photograph, second from the left.Frank Leslie Oliver served as chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne for 30 years from 1930 - 1960, including time served as chaplain with the Royal Australia Navy aboard HMAS Australia. He was a live-in chaplain and was supported by his entire family, including wife Moira, for whom a memorial window exists in the chapel.Black and white photograph of a group of eight men at the Mission to Seafarers. Frank Oliver is second on the left and along with the man on his right they are facing the other six men. Robin Kent stands second on the right. Only his face can be seen. Peter Smith is in the middle of the photograph, fourth from the left. There are at least two additional men in the background.On the back of the photograph are three names: Robin, Peter Smith, and 'dad' to signify who some of the men in the photograph are. There is also a number 4 in the top left corner.pipe, mission to seafarers, frank leslie oliver, robin kent, peter smith, billiard, snooker, memorial plaque, flinders street, melbourne, padre oliver, chaplains

Discussion of John Daniels' theory that "Batman's Treaty" was signed on the southern bank of the Merri Creek in Reservoir. It follows Batman up the Maribyrnong River and his meeting with 'a native family' who took him to the Merri Creek.1 p. reprint of address at general Meeting [of Port Phillip Pioneers Group?] 11 July 2014, by Jan Hanslowbatmans treaty, john daniels, john batman, merri creek

A group photograph of Greensborough SEC workers in the 1940s or 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, state electricity commission

Group photograph of Research Senior Citizens Club at Mountain Grand Warburton 24/02/1969.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of the Simons family taken in 1949. From left - baby Robert, mother Alma, Nance, Len and Don.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Tom Vickers and friends enjoy a group outing.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, tom vickers

Beryl Vickers in group with Jessie Angus, second from rightTom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, jessie angus, beryl vickers

8 photographs of construction of Willimott home, High Street Watsonia. Includes sale advert for land (The Age 1956)Photographs to accompany Willimott family oral history.Copy of group of black and white photographs. Copy of one newspaper advertisement for a block of land. 3 pages.Captions on back of each photograph.willimott family, watsonia, oral history

Ten photographs of the Thatcher family, Chapman Street Macleod. Taken from 1952 to 1962.Photographs accompany the Thatcher oral history.Group of black and white photographs. 3 pages.thatcher family, macleod, oralhistory

Local dentist John Boucher has provided dental care to generations of locals. He and his wife have also provided volunteer dental treatment in Vietnam.This is an advertising feature.Advertising feature. Text and colour illustration.john boucher, dentists, diamond valley dental group

A young Mrs Greenwood is seen posing with two apples; an older Miss Gladys Greenwood (daughter of Mrs Greenwood) is seen at a celebration. The Greenwood family share farmed with the Bosch family.The area of Greensborough along the Plenty River was known for its orchards, which might explain why Mrs Greenwood is photographed holding the apples.Digital copy of one black and white photograph and one colour photograph.greenwood, gladys greenwood

Group of descendants of Greensborough pioneer families at the Batman apple tree on the bank of the Plenty River 2009.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.Digital copy of colour photograph.batman apple tree

Photograph of unidentified ladies, possibly on a picnic. From the Yandell collection.Digital copy of black and white photograph.yandell family, picnics

Photograph of unidentified men and women. From the Yandell collection.Digital copy of black and white photograph.yandell family

Photograph of wedding group from Gilding family. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough. They operated a bootmaker's shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gilding family, gilding

The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family

Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labeled and shows the Taylor home at 17 Mayfield Street Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, taylor family, mayfield street

Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labeled and shows Diane Taylor, circa 1950, outside her home in Mayfield Street Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, diane taylor, taylor family, mayfield street

Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labeled and shows the Taylor family at Mayfield Street 1944 - Noella, Mrs Taylor, Diane and Louise.Digital copy of black and white photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, diane taylor, louise taylor, noella taylor, taylor family, mayfield street

Bartlett Splatt group: George William Splatt at rear in white shirt; Bartlett (Barl) Splatt seated far right. Others not named. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, henry bartlett splatt, george william splatt

Group of unknown men outside the original Greensborough Hotel. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn; a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn. [There are unconfirmed suspicions that the top right is Ted Foley and the front right is Jack Stock]Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, greensborough hotel

A large group of people at a function at Lower Plenty Hall. The Hall has now been demolished to make way for a car park. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, lower plenty hall