"Bruce Dickerdike, 29, was a teacher in the Northern Territory at Lajamanu (Hooker Creek). He did three years of study at Ridley College and was ordained deacon in the Anglican Church. After 12 months curacy he switched to the Uniting Church. In addition to the normal hall work, he's been doing further studies at La Trobe in sociology, in Aboriginal studies… (Mill Park, establishing a congregation.)"B & W head and shoulders photos of Rev. Bruce Dickerdike, Theological Hall graduate 1984.C&N identification.uniting church minister, bruce bickerdike

Father Shimuye Mebratu is one of a growning number of Orthodox priests driven from their parish by drought in Wello Province.B & W waist length photograph of Father Shimuye Mebratu carrying a silver Orthodox cross."Father Shimuye Mebratu with his silver Orthodox cross Reproduction permission is granted for editorial purposes only. World Vision photo credit must be given at all times when reproducing this photo World Vision Media Department Phone (03) 699 8765 C&N 20/2/1985 page 7"mebratu, shimuye, father, orthodox cross

SISTER Gwen, of the Methodist Home Missions Department, visited Tallygaroopna West last Wednesday, and gave a most interesting illustrated talk. As well as showing some of the scenic beauties of Gippsland, the talk and lantern slides dealt with slum conditions in South Melbourne, and showed the Methodist home at Cheltenham. Sister Gwen is a sister of Rev. E. Lechte, a former minister in the Shepparton circuit. (Shepparton Advertiser, 1 June 1943).B & W head & shoulders studio portrait of Sister Gwen Lechte, mounted on buff card.lechte, gwen, sister, methodist home missionary

Reverend James Noble MacKenzie was born on 08/01/1865 on the Isle of Ewe and died on 02/07/2956. He arrived in Victoria in 1894. He served in Santo and Korea. He is notable for his work among lepers. Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in 1939. He authored two books. B&W full length printed image of Reverend Mackenzie with Mrs. Mackenize and four children." Rev J N & Mrs Mackenzie and Family". Photo for "Young People's Mission Bands of Presbyterian Church of Victoria 27th Annual Report 1930.mackenzie, james noble, rev., presbyterian, minister, moderator, young people's mission bands

Margaret Morey authored a book on residents at Kirklands at Campbell Town.B & W photograph of Margaret Morey holding a publication entitled "The Manse folk of Kirklands Tasmania"."Margaret Morey sheet 3.1"morey, margaret

Rev. Kevin Cranwell (retired 1/4/2012) Ordained December 1987. One appointment - Williamstown 01/1988–30/4/1989. On leave from 1/5/1989 to retirement. Christine and Kevin divorced, and Kevin has since remarried. Prior to theological study Kevin was active as layman and lay preacher in the Sunbury Joint Methodist-Presbyterian parish and then Wesley Shepparton.B & W head and shoulders photograph of Kevin and Christine Cranwell standing alongside each other."Kevin and Chris Cranwell"christine cranwell, rev kevin cranwell

The Reverend Doug Dargaville, Anglican clergyman and former General Secretary of the Victorian Council of Churches from 1966 – 1982, and again for a time in 1995, passed away on 19 March 2013. "The death of Rev. Doug Dargaville at Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, Australia has been announced, and his funeral is to take place on March 28th. Doug was one of the great pioneers of the ecumenical and interfaith movements, especially in his role as executive secretary of the Victorian Council of Churches from 1966 to 1982. Perhaps more than anyone else, he laid the foundations for the organizational structure of the ecumenical movement here in Victoria and across Australia. A small man with a big vision, he brought his inclusive Anglican spirituality to the tasks at hand. With his retirement to the country town of Bacchus Marsh outside Melbourne with his beloved Lucy, his life’s work was not yet complete. He devoted three years of his life during the 2000s to being the general secretary of Religions for Peace Australia, and was always a strong supporter of the interfaith movement, not least during the Parliament of the World’s Religions, held in Melbourne in December, 2009. He was an efficient and prudent administrator, never seeking the limelight yet everything was done with an ironic and disarming humor and a certain impish and whole-hearted spirit. He was, in every sense of the word, a good man whose life was completely devoted to overcoming barriers and forging unity between the different churches and different faith traditions. We pray that he will find rest and eternal peace with the God whom he served so well and so faithfully for so long." Professor Des Cahill, Chair, Religions for Peace Australia.B & W photograph of Rev Anderson Douglas Dargaville discussing ecumenical material with another man.dargaville, douglas, victorian council of churches

Rev. Howard H. Kettle, L.Th. Ordained into the Methodist Church in 1931. Served at St. Mary's Inland Mission Camooweal, Kerang, Ararat, Horsham, Burwood, Brighton. N.M.A.F.C. 1940 - 1946. Hospital Chaplain 1946 - 1949. Chairman of District 1950 - 1954 and 1958 - 1962. Retired 1968. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Howard H. Kettle and Mrs Eileen Kettlerev. howard kettle, methodist, minister, methodist inland mission, hospital chaplain, mrs eileen kettle

B & W gloss photograph of a group of children standing outside the North Melbourne Methodist Mission.north melbourne methodist mission

Rev John Watsford (1820 - 1907). Born at Parramatta, N.S.W. First Australian born minister of the Methodist Conference. Spent 8 years with the Wesleyan Mission in Fiji. Founded Prince Alfred College Adelaide. Home Mission Secretary for Victoria. President of the Australasian Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church 1871. President of the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1878. Australasian Representative at the Ecumenical Council of Methodism in London 1881.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. John Watsford, mounted on brown card.john watsfore, wesleyan, methodist, minister, parramatta, fiji, prince alfred college, home mission, president australasian conference, ecumenical council

Rev John Watsford (1820 - 1907). Born at Parramatta, N.S.W. First Australian born minister of the Methodist Conference. Spent 8 years with the Wesleyan Mission in Fiji. Founded Prince Alfred College Adelaide. Home Mission Secretary for Victoria. President of the Australasian Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church 1871. President of the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1878. Australasian Representative at the Ecumenical Council of Methodism in London 1881.B & W Head and shoulders printed image of the Rev. John Watsford. Taken from a photograph."Rev. John Watsord, Ex-President Wesleyan Conference, Victoria, Australia. (The Venerable President of Christian Conventions.)"john watsfore, wesleyan, methodist, minister, parramatta, fiji, prince alfred college, home mission, president australasian conference, ecumenical council

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. B & W photograph of Rev. Alec Pederick and Mrs Pederick at the Home Missionaries Retreat Aldersgate.alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference

Rev. David Skinner Maxwell. Born 1830 at Monomail, Scotland. Ordained into the Established Church of Scotland. Arrived in Victoria in 1875. First minister of Kew Presbyterian Church 1975. Returned to Scotland in 1877. Returned to Victoria and served at Kilmore 1878, South Yarra 1879. Resigned due to ill health 1890. Returned to Kew in his retirement and was elected to the Session of the Kew church in 1899. Served as a member of Session until his death in May 1914.B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. David Skinner Maxwell, mounted on buff card.Rev. D.S. Maxwell 1875 - 1876david skinner maxwell, presbyterian, minister, kew

William Edward Watkins was born at Carlton, Victoria on 18 June 1887. He entered the Theological Hall, Ormond College, in 1922 and completed his course in 1924. He was ordained and inducted at Collingwood in 1924. In 1925 he was assistant to the Rev. John Barnaby in the Group Mission, which included the churches of Fitzroy and Collingwood. He was called to St. John's Ballarat in 1927, South Melbourne in 1930, St. David's Geelong in 1936, Kew Presbyterian in 1942 and Wallan in 1950. He died on March 23 1955.B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. William Edward Watkins, printed on buff card.Rev. W.E. Watkins 1942 - 1949william edward watkins, presbyterian, minister, ormond college, group mission, kew

David Macknight Jones was born on 31 January 1910, the son of the Rev. David Samuel Jones. He attended University High School, then Ormond college, where, after graduating in Arts, he studied Theology. He obtained his Bachelor of Divinity in 1936, and was ordained in St. Stephen's Church Toowoomba, where his father was the minister. He married Elizabeth Ann McLellan in 1938, and in the same year was inducted as the first Minister in the Western patrol (Timboon), Presbytery of Mortlake, Victoria. He was called to Scots Church Shepparton in 1941, to St. Andrew's Launceston in 1947, to Kew Presbyterian Church in 1950 and to Pascoe Vale in 1965. From 1971 he was Special Areas Officer, Home Missions. Died in 1990B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. David Macknight Jones, printed on buff card.Rev.D. Macknight Jones, B.A., B.D. 1950 - 1965david macknight jones, david samuel jones, ormond college, presbyterian, minister, kew

Rev Frank Morris Ordained in the Methodist Church 1966, Minster at Casterton 1966-1968, Yarram 1969-1971, Tasmania LA 1972-1989, Glamorgan 1990-1993, Hobart City Centre 1994-1995, PR 1995. Rev Des Ivens Ordained 1970 SA Minster at Robe 1963, Port MacDonnell 1964-1966, Plympton (Hare St) 1967, Bute 1968-1970, Rocky River (Laura) 1971-1973, Barunga Range 1974-1976, Kangaroo Island 1977-1981, Huon Tas 1982-1985, SA, Wallaroo 02.86 B & W waist length photograph of the Rev. Frank Morris and the Rev. Des Ivens in conversation.rev. frank morris; rev. des ivens; casterton; yarram; hobart city centre; robe; port macdonnell; plympton; bute; rocky river; barunga range; kangaroo island; huon tasmania; wallaroo

Brother Andrew was a 'bible smuggler', arranging for bibles to be sent to South East Asia.B & W half length photograph of "Brother Andrew" seated with a pile of books on his lap. andrew, brother; bible smuggler; south east asia

Bruce Addison was the Director of the Melbourne City Mission during the 1980s.B & W photograph of Mr Bruce Addison seated at a desk with an open file before him. addison, bruce; melbourne city mission

Born Preston 21.10.1920. Started in the Methodist church as a Home Missionary at George Town followed by Nyah West in 1945, Burnie in 1948, Canterbury 1949-1950, Devenish 1951-1953. Following training and probation was ordained in 1952. In 1954 went to Euroa, then Kyabram 1958-1963, Warracknabeal 1964-1968, Bendigo 1969-1970, Lilydale 1971-1977; Armadale 1978-1982, Pakenham 1983 to Dec 1985. At the time of Union was assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference of Vic and Tas B & W waist length photograph of Rev. Howard Abbey standing at a lectern, addressing an audience. abbey, rev. howard; home missionary; assistant secretary methodist conference of vic/tas; nyah west; george town (tas); devenish; euroa; kyabram; warracknabeal; armadale; pakenham

Born Preston 21.10.1920. Started in the Methodist church as a Home Missionary at George Town, followed by Nyah West in 1945,Burnie in 1948, Canterbury 1949-1950, Devenish 1951-1953. Following training and probation was ordained in 1952. In 1954 went to Euroa, then Kyabram 1958-1963, Warracknabeal 1964-1968, Bendigo 1969-1970, Lilydale 1971-1977; Armadale 1978-1982, Pakenham 1983 to Dec 1985. At the time of Union assistant Secretary of the Methodist Conference of Vic and Tas B & W waist length photograph of Rev. Howard Abbey standing at a lectern addressing an audience. abbey, rev. howard; home missionary; assistant secretary methodist conference of vic/tas; nyah west; george town (tas); devenish; euroa; kyabram; warracknabeal; armadale; pakenham

James Rogers was born in Wallaroo, South Australia, but came to Sailor's Gully, Eaglehawk with his family as an infant. He was converted in a Salvation Army meeting at Bendigo. He became a member of the Primitive Methodist Church at Eaglehawk. He was stationed at: 1888 Murtoa; 1889 Hamilton; 1892 Melbourne, Collingwood; 1892 Beaconsfield; 1894 Penguin; 1900 Castlemaine; 1905 Dimboola; 1909 Geelong, Yarra St.; 1913 Kilcunda & Powlett River; 1917 Kyabram; 1920 North Melbourne; 1923 Brighton; 1928 Prahran; 1932 Supernumerary Hawthorn. Gaol Chaplain 1909 - 1912; Hospital Chaplain 1935 - 1936Died 2nd September 1937 Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell) was born in 1867, married James Rogers in 1892 and died in 1951.B & W studio portrait of Rev James Rogers and Mrs Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell)james rogers, agnes rogers, agnes caldwell, methodist, primitive methodist, eaglehawk, minister

Sr Rhoda Ransom, born Maryborough Victoria, 29 Dec 1887, worked as a nursing sister with the Methodist Mission in New Guinea from July 1912 until March 1913 when she returned to Australia suffering from malaria and rheumatic problems in her legs. Rhoda lived on the island of Ulu, which was across the channel east of Rabaul. Married George Frederick Cornwell 2nd February 1924. Died 30th May 1968.B & W gloss informal photograph of Mrs Rhoda Cornwell (nee Ransom) seated in a backyard.rhoda cornwell, rhoda ransom, new britain, new guinea, methodist, missionary, george frederick cornwell

B & W waist length photograph of Mr Colne, St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.

John Thomas was born at Worcester, England in 1796 and he became a blacksmith at Hagley, Worcestershire before becoming a Methodist and he soon started to preach. He married Sarah Hartshorn who predeceased him in 1867. He was accepted by the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society (WMMS) in 1824 and he became a pioneering missionary to Tonga (the Friendly Isles) in the South Pacific. He sailed first to Australia, and eventually arrived in Tonga in 1826, together with his wife and fellow missionary John Hutchinson.Initially he preached in Hihifo, Tongatapu from 1826 to 1828 and then moved to the island of Ha’apai in 1829. He baptised the chief Taufa’ahua Tupou in 1831 and enthroned him with English rites as the first King of all Tonga in 1845. Although the WMMS withdrew from Samoa in 1839, Thomas advocated its re-entry and he supported the King’s policy of sending Tongan Wesleyan missionaries to Fiji and Samoa. John Thomas also persuaded the Australasian Wesleyan Conference ( which took over the Pacific region from the British in 1855) to reverse the London Missionary Society’s decision regarding Samoa. John Thomas had 2 periods in Tonga from 1826 to 1850 and 1855 to 1859. Following a visit to England his influence with King Tupou waned in the 1850's and he retired to England and became a supernumerary minister at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, where he died in 1881. His wife Sarah had been a partner in his missionary work until she died 14 years earlier than he did. John Thomas’ name is honoured by having one of the 12 dormitory houses of Toupou College in the capitol of Tonga named after him. John Thomas House is House #1, and it is customary for the Head Prefect to reside in this dormitory. B & W engraving from a photograph of the Rev. John Thomas, formerly missionary in the Friendly IslandsRevd. John Thomas, Formerly Missionary in the Friendly Islands, Engraved by J. Cochran from a Photograph.rev. john thomas, methodist, tonga, friendly islands, wesleyan, missionary, wesleyan methodist missionary society

Reverend Alexander McCallum DD was born in 1866 and served at Shepparton, Melbourne Brunswick, Oakleigh, Ararat, Geelong Yarra Street, Geelong West, Melbourne Brunswick, New Town, Warrnambool, Wangaratta, Melbourne Central Mission. He was Secretary-General 1917-1920 and President-General 1920-1923, Secretary of Conference 1910 and President of Conference 1911. He died in 1933B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Alexander McCallum, mounted on grey card.rev alexander mccallum, methodist, minister, president of conference

The C&N article using the photo is headed "Caught between vocations: Colin Knox makes a choice." Faced with the tension of being a parish minister and also with a special calling to communication through photography and the media, Knox chose to focus on the parish ministry and keep his communications interest as a sideline. He hoped that one day the UCA would establish a central audio-visual unit, not dependent upon a private person with privately-owned equipment.B & W photograph of Rev. Colin Knox standing next to an older woman with teddy bearsC&N identificationknox, colin, uniting church minister

Reverend Rob A. Kirwood was ordained in 1973 and was stationed at Smithton 1973-1975, Glenorchy 1976-1985, Synod Mission Officer 1985-1991, and Patrol Padre Frontier Services Centralian Patrol from 1991.B & W photograph of Rob Kirwood (left) and Ted White (right) standing and writing in notebooks."Rob Kirwood & Ted White"kirkwood, rob, white, ted, methodist, minister, frontier services

B & W photograph of Presbyterian Deaconess Jess Metherell seated at a desk with Rev. Albert Bell."Hamilton Aikin 162 Russell Street Melbourne."bell, bert

B & W gloss photograph of a group of women and children outside the North Melbourne Methodist Mission.north melbourne methodist mission

Probably taken between 1911 and the 1920s when Australia operated a system of conscription which included school boys in cadet units. Children who did not attend could be prosecuted.Mounted b/w photograph of three boys in army uniform, at ease, holdiing rifles. Unidentified.Printed on front: THE SWISS STUDIOS MELBOURNEarmed forces, soldiers, george evans collection