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Kew Historical Society Inc
Print, Rose Stereograph Company, Sacred Heart Church, Kew, Vic, Twentieth Century
... The history of the church goes back to 1872 when Jesuits... 1921." The history of the church goes back to 1872 when Jesuits ...The history of the church goes back to 1872 when Jesuits purchased land in Walpole Street. By 1875 Archbishop Gould had laid a foundation stone on 14 February for a school. Early services for local Catholics were held in Richmond, Collingwood and later Hawthorn. By 1899 the land for the current church was purchased after a donation by Mr James Crotty of 3,000.00. The foundation stone was laid on 15 December 1918 by Archbishop Mannix. The dimensions of the church were to be 139 feet long by 77 feet wide with seating for 850 people. The cost of construction was 15,000.00. (Source: www.churchhistories.net.au )Sacred Heart Church, Kew, Vic., circa 1920-54. Photographic print of a Rose Stereograph Co. postcard in the State Library of Victoria collection.Inscription: The Rose Series P. 13053, Sacred Heart Church, Kew, Vic." Annotation in pencil: "KH-5. Foundation Stone laid 1918, completed 1921."churches -- kew (vic.), sacred heart church -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), catholic churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Memories, n.d
Extract from 'The Parishioner', Nunawading Uniting Church written by Niel Brain, donated by Heather Brain.social history, brain, niel, brain, heather, emonson family, galacher family, nunawading uniting church, mackechnie family, fenwick, freda may, curwood, nance, dixon, eric -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Francis Ainger, n.d
An extract from 'The History of Victoria', Melbourne about Francis Ainger, born in England, arrived in Victoria 1856. He found gold at Bendigo and founded a carrying business between the principal goldfields. In 1867 he selected 80 acres at Mitcham, cultivated English grasses and an orchard. Established a Congregational Church.ainger, frank, congregational church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mount Pleasant Church, n.d
... Extract from a history of Mount Pleasant church. J.T... from a history of Mount Pleasant church. J.T. Tweddle ...Extract from a history of Mount Pleasant church. J.T. Tweddle, the owner of 'Winlaton', Springvale Road was a prominent member of the congregation until 1919.tweddle, j.t., mount pleasant methodist church, mount pleasant uniting church, forest hill, winlaton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Vermont, 1983
The History of Vermont' [school project by] Tim Shambrook.vermont, vermont primary school, no. 1022, st lukes anglican church, vermont, vermont football club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vermont School's 100 Year History. No. 1022, 18/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
100 year celebration of Vermont State School No. 1022100 year celebration of Vermont State School No. 1022 100 year celebration of Vermont State School No. 1022vermont state school no. 1022, mount pleasant methodist church, mount pleasant school no. 1022 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mount Pleasant Methodist Church & School, 1864 - 1916
... Church & School Typed history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist ...Typed history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and School No. 1022.Typed history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and School No. 1022.Typed history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church and School No. 1022.mount pleasant methodist church, mount pleasant school no. 1022 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, In the beginning, 1994
... Presbyterian Church Nunawading History of the Nunawading Tennis Club ...History of the Nunawading Tennis Club 1967-1994.History of the Nunawading Tennis Club 1967-1994, partly based on articles written in the Club's Newsletter for April, July and September 1976 by Secretary Shirley Geraldene. This pamphlet comp. 1994.History of the Nunawading Tennis Club 1967-1994.tennis courts, nunawading tennis club, st andrews presbyterian church, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Century of Witness and Worship, 1990
Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990. Includes a history of the Melbourne Singers from their formation as the Mitcham Choral Society in 1932Program for the Celebration Concert, Saturday 20 October 1990.ivanhoe uniting church, melbourne singers, mitcham choral and orchestral society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Appreciating our past: A Tour of All Saints Mitcham, 2011
History of All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham.History of All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham. Tour given by Valda Arrowsmith during Heritage Week 2011History of All Saints Anglican Church Mitcham. all saints anglican church mitcham, heritage week 2011, edward street mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, 1965?
... Church A Centenary history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church ...A Centenary history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Forest Hill 1865-1965.A Centenary history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Forest Hill 1865-1965.A Centenary history of the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Forest Hill 1865-1965.mount pleasant methodist church, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Saint Marks at Forest Hill, 1988
... A History of the Anglican church of St Mark the Evangelist... A History of the Anglican church of St Mark the Evangelist at Forest ...A History of the Anglican church of St Mark the Evangelist at Forest Hill.A History of the Anglican church of St Mark the Evangelist at Forest Hill.A History of the Anglican church of St Mark the Evangelist at Forest Hill.st marks anglican church forest hill, evangelist -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, 50th anniversary of St Paul's Nunawading, 2006
... Nunawading A History of St Paul's up to its 50th anniversary. 9th ...A History of St Paul's up to its 50th anniversary. 9th July 2006CD at NP3364A History of St Paul's up to its 50th anniversary. 9th July 2006CD at NP3364A History of St Paul's up to its 50th anniversary. 9th July 2006CD at NP3364st pauls lutheran church, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977mountview uniting church, mitcham, mountview presbyterian church, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, mitcham presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Century and a bit of Methodism, 2006
The Early history of Nunawading Primitive Methodist Church (1856-1902) and the East Burwood Methodist Church (1902-1963), by David Street.The Early history of Nunawading Primitive Methodist Church (1856-1902) and the East Burwood Methodist Church (1902-1963), by David Street.The Early history of Nunawading Primitive Methodist Church (1856-1902) and the East Burwood Methodist Church (1902-1963), by David Street.nunawading primitive methodist church, east burwood methodist church, methodist church, burwood highway, burwood east, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mountview 1967 to 1977, 1977
... History of 'The Montview Church Centre', prep. by John... Church Mitcham Methodist Church Presbyterian Church History ...History of 'The Montview Church Centre', prep. by John Williams.History of 'The Montview Church Centre', prep. by John Williams.History of 'The Montview Church Centre', prep. by John Williams.mountview uniting church, mitcham, methodist church, presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
... History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham... History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist ...History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.mitcham uniting church, methodist church, presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Know your city, 1970-1980
Series of pamphlets showing the history of Box Hill. Nos. 1,2,3,5.Series of pamphlets showing the history of Box Hill. Nos. 1,2,3,5.Series of pamphlets showing the history of Box Hill. Nos. 1,2,3,5.white horse hotel, woodhouse grove methodist church, box hill and doncaster electric tramway co., city of box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Our Parish - our story, 2002
... Mitcham 1952-2002 - a history. St Johns Catholic Church Mitcham ...St John's Mitcham 1952-2002 - a history.St John's Mitcham 1952-2002 - a history.St John's Mitcham 1952-2002 - a history.st johns catholic church mitcham, mitcham -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Silver Jubilee - Trinity Sunday 1980, 1980
... History of Holy Trinity Church, Patterson Street,. Ringwood... Sunday 1980 History of Holy Trinity Church, Patterson Street ...History of Holy Trinity Church, Patterson Street,. Ringwood East - 25th Anniversary 1955-1980, researched and compiled by A.H. ScollaryForeword by The Rev. Dr. George A. Mullins, first vicar of The Parish of Holy Trinity Ringwood East -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, The Parish of Ringwood 1957 Every Member Canvass, 1957
... Heathmont, with a brief history of each church...., and Christ Church Heathmont, with a brief history of each church ...Photographs and text outlining activities of Canvass Committees of St. Paul's Church Ringwood, Holy Trinity Church Ringwood East, St. Stephen's Church Warrandyte, and Christ Church Heathmont, with a brief history of each church.Introduction by Vicar - Rev. Ronald F. Adams, The Vicarage, Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Carl Samuel Aumann - The Family History 1853-1993, 1993
Hard cover book by Eric Uebergang. This book pays tribute to the Aumann pioneers in Australia and records details of their lives and those of their descendants to the year 1993, following a meeting of descendants in East Doncaster in 1992 and a family reunion in 1993 at the Lutheran Church in Doncaster, Victoria."Dedicated to the Memory of Carl Samuel Aumann, who with his family, made the arduous journey to Australia, to an unknown land. Known to the early German families of Doncaster as "Father" Aumann. Their hard work made the foundation for a prosperous country." Front cover: Bismark Street (Victoria Street), Doncaster. Lutheran Church and the home of Carl Aumann alongside the church. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Set of Badges, circa 1940s
The donor, Ada Barclay, was a member of the Flying Angel Club, Missions to Seamen (which is now Mission to Seafarers) in Townsville and Sydney. One of the badges connects her with the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild in Queensland. The Sanctuary Window and other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village are part of the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church Williamstown Collection. The window is dedicated to the seamen from the Merchant Navy and was organised by a group of women, some of whom were also in the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, dedicated to the care of seafarers across the world. The Sanctuary Window above the altar in Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village's St Nicholas Seamen’s Church’ is titled "Christ Showing the Helmsman the Way". This round, stained glass window was originally installed in the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The window was donated to St Nicholas Seamen’s Church as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen. Some of the members of this Auxiliary were also members of the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild. This set of badges is significant historically for its connection to the Merchant Navy organisation, the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild and the Flying Angels Club. Through this connection, the badges are also connected to the history of the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The connection of this set of badges to the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild and what is now the Mission to Seafarers, highlights the strong historical and continuing community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Set of four metal and enamel badges pinned in a vertical row to a red ribbon. Each badge is connected with seafarers. Three badges have a crown on the top of a circular badge, a wreath around the circle and the letters "MN" in the centre. One of these also has "Australia" below the circle. The remaining badge has the words "The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild" around the border on a blue background, and a blue flag in the centre on a gold background. The flag has a gold angelic figure on it. The figure has wings and is holding a book. "MN" "AUSTRALIA". "THE LADIES' HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD" Badge 02 - "ANGUS & COOTE / SYDNEY" Badge 04 "MANAFOLD / BRISBANE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies’ harbour lights guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, st nicholas seamen's church williamstown collection, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, anglican church, ethel godfrey, alice sibthorpe, pin badge, lapel badge, merchant navy, flying angel mission sydney, angus & coote sydney, manafold brisbane -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of seventeen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of seventeen varnished wooden church pews. The pew has a shelf fitted behind the backrest. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Pew, Circa 1944
This pew is one of a set of fifteen church pews originally used in St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The pews were donated to the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church by the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, founded by Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 611, Set of Pews The set of pews is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of pews id historically significant for their connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of these pews to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Church pew, one of a set of fifteen varnished wooden church pews. The pews have a shelf fitted at the behind the backrest. Ten pews also have hinged kneeling stands attached to them underneath the seats. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘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, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mrs musther, 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, church furniture, church seats, church pew, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, set of pews