The letter from I.L. Bell, secretary of the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve and addressed to V.H Lucas, of the Ulysses Ithacan Club committee, acknowledges receipt of payment for the hire of the ground for the forthcoming annual picnic at Mt. Evelyn.A single page letter from the Mount Evelyn Recreaton Reserve date 7 March 1931 with the name of the reserve and the secretary included in the letterhead at the top of the page. MOUNT EVELYN /RECREATION RESERVE.

The annual picnic organised by the Ithacan Philanthropic Society has been a popular event on the club's calendar every year since its inception in 1916. It was a chance for families and friends to meet together in a relaxed atmosphere where races were also organised for all age groups. The picnics were held at recreation grounds on Melbourne's rural fringe and for many years Bacchus Marsh was a popular venue.A black and white photograph of eight men, seven ladies and three children sitting around a picnic table laid out for a meal in a large outdoor area. There are large trees in the background.

The photograph was taken at an Ithacan Club annual picnic. The picnic were held on recreation grounds located on Melbourne's rural fringe. For many years Maddingley Reserve, Bacchus Marsh was the regular location; and more recently Ferny Creek Reserve. Running races continue to be run for all age groups are a popular activity during the day. In this photograph the children are lining up for the 75 yards race.A sepia photograph taken in the country of a row of children lining up at thew start of a race. Five men are standing behind them.

Port Melbourne Cricket Club team photograph. Season 1907-08. VCA Second Grade and VCA Third Grade. Photographs document each cricket team of the 1907-08 season as well as officials.The names of the men in the photos were supplied by Terry KEENAN as follows (left to right): SECOND GRADE TEAM Back Row: ..?.. KELLY, UNKNOWN, Tom MORRICE, Thomas TESTRO, Robert MURDOCH, UNKNOWN, ..?.. KELLY Centre Row: A. McDOUGALL, F. AYLES, A. MOON, A. CRICHTON, H. TAYLOR, J. DEAS, G. GRIMSHAW Front Row: G. SANGSTER, H. MORRICE THIRD GRADE TEAM Back Row: Sid ANDERSON, UNKNOWN, Tom MORRICE, UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN Centre Row: D. MCCOLL, UNKNOWN, A. JAMIESON, Thomas TESTRO, R. MURDOCH, A. PENTLAND, A. WYATT Front Row: W. WILLIAMS, G. St JOHN sport - cricket, recreation, tom morrice, tom testro, r w murdoch, a mcdougall, f ayles, a moon, a crighton, h taylor, g sangster, s anderson, d mccoll, g st john, f wyatt, w williams, j ideas, g grimshaw, h morrice, a jamieson, a pentland, port melbourne cricket club

Mrs F Clark donated this Credence Table to the original St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria, operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. The oak table is decorated with Gothic trefoils and shaped to fit against the Sanctuary wall. Its purpose is to hold the Eucarist plate and chalice for the Holy Communion service of the Anglican Church. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity in Great Britain that has served the world's seafarers since 1856. 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 Chrdence table 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. It is also significant for its connection with the church Eucharist service still being performed in the Anglican church as part of its traditional worship.Credence table; traditional design in timber. The solid oak pedestal is shaped like half an octagon with the long side fitting against a flat, vertical surface. The column support has decorative Gothic trefoil cut-away holes. This item is part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, religious service, missions to seamen victoria, church furniture, religious worship, pedestal, book rest, book stand, bible rest, church service, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, credence table, pentagonal table, half-table, eucarist, holy communion, anglican church, communion service, tradition, ritual, worship, mrs f clark, ecclesiastical furniture, side table, small table

This font is a piece of church furniture used in a baptism or christening service. It was originally installed in the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was a branch of the Victoria Missions to Seamen. 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 font is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The collection of items from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, has 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 their 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. Baptismal font: four-legged, varnished oak wood pedestal supporting a wooden box with a hand-beaten, rolled edge, copper ewer, bowl or basin insert. The box has a removable cover that has a round wooden knob. The sides of the box section have a decorative, diamond-shaped motif. The box and lid are octagonal, with four short sides and four long sides. The tops of the legs have an ornamental design. This is one of the original items in our 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, font, baptisimal font, church furniture, religious ceremony, copper ewet, religious furniture, christening font, 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, anglican church, flying angel club, copper ewer, copper bowl, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religious worship, worship service, st nicholas seamen’s church, williamstown, st nicholas missions to seamen’s church williamstown, missions to seamen, st nicholas missions to seamen’s church flagstaff hill, baptism, christening, ceremony, tradition, hand-beaten copper ewer

Owners had to provide service of alcohol in order to retain their licence. Locals referred to site as 'The Porta Pub'Colour photograph of tables and umbrellas for beer garden, next to portable building on site of what was the Club Hotel, after the fire had destroyed the original building. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, disasters, business

Junior tennis team Lakes Puma Joel Waters, Mikayla Pitt, Rachael Williams, Naomi Hubbard, Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Junior tennis team Lakes Puma Joel Waters, Mikayla Pitt, Rachael Williams, Naomi Hubbard, Lakes Entrance Victoria sports, clubs, tennis, recreation

Junior A grade runners up Lakes Baseliners Ken Johnson, Jeremy Bassett, Rachael Williams, Reneka McPhee Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Junior A grade runners up Lakes Baseliners Ken Johnson, Jeremy Bassett, Rachael Williams, Reneka McPhee Lakes Entrance Victoria sports, clubs, table tennis, recreation

Black and white photograph of the external recreation area of the Nunawading Memorial Swimming Pool c 1976nunawading memorial swimming pool, nunawading swimming club, nunawading pool, aqualink nunawading, nunawading swimming pool

Bridge players Mary Duncan Sally Bales Mary Brown and Dick Bales at Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Bridge players Mary Duncan Sally Bales Mary Brown and Dick Bales at Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, cards, recreation

Sea Myth launched March 2000 Paul Standerwick and Brian Tuck proprietors. Believed to be the first offshore fishing charter boat.Colour photograph taken at Fishing Club Boat ramp near Bullock Island, in photograph Geof Bird, Brian Martin and one unnamed, the Sea Myth in background Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, fishing, recreation, sports

Rod Traynor plumber with first of the five Southern Bluefin Tuna caught off Lakes Entrance shown outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for Gippsland Lakes Boating Club later changed to Lakes Fishing Club Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Rod Traynor plumber with first of the five Southern Bluefin Tuna caught off Lakes Entrance shown outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for Gippsland Lakes Boating Club later changed to Lakes Fishing Club Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, sports, fishing

Recfish competition Russell Cormack, Gary Atherton Des Radford Erin Playdell Con Koziaris Daniel Micah Kayle White and Rhys Allitt East Gippsland VictoriaBlack and white photograph of winners of the Recfish competition Russell Cormack, Gary Atherton Des Radford Erin Playdell Con Koziaris Daniel Micah Kayle White and Rhys Allitt East Gippsland Victoria clubs, fishing, sports, recreation

Ron Coster with Neville Jakins discussing plans for Recfish 95 Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Ron Coster with Neville Jakins discussing plans for Recfish 95 Lakes Entrance Victoria clubs, fishing, recreation, sports

fish cleaning benches at North Arm boat ramp near Apex Park Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing fish cleaning benches at North Arm boat ramp near Apex Park Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, fishing, recreation, sports, harbour facilities, recreation facilities

Colour photograph of Lions Park Eastern Beach showing barbeques under shelter and picnic tables Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, parks, lions club

All brothers Colour photograph of five members of Lakes Entrance football club taken at football ground Lakes Entrance Victoria. In photograph left to right Ray, Terry, Barry, Chris, KevinLakes Entrance Football Clubrecreation, sports, football club

George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance Victoria recreation, sports, fishing

Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night showing Ken Anderson and Fred Clark Johsonville VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken at Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night showing Ken Anderson and Fred Clark Johsonville Victoria recreation, sports, fishing

Ross and Dorothy Kelly and Ben Burgess at Redfish Expo in Youth Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Ross and Dorothy Kelly and Ben Burgess at Redfish Expo in Youth Recreation Hall Lakes Entrance Victoria clubs, events, fishing, recreation, sports

Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night members pictured Fred Clark Gary Hays Johnsonville VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken at Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night members pictured Fred Clark Gary Hays Johnsonville Victoriaclubs, fishing, recreation, sports

Gary Hays Andrew Martin Lyn Barr at Johnsonville Anglers Club presentation night Johnsonville VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Gary Hays Andrew Martin Lyn Barr at Johnsonville Anglers Club presentation night Johnsonville Victoria clubs, fishing, recreation, sports

Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night showing Geoff Cress and Lyn Barr Johnsonville VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken at the Johnsonville Angling Club presentation night showing Geoff Cress and Lyn Barr Johnsonville Victoria clubs, fishing, recreation

John Kennedy and Rod Stares of Kennedy Aluminium at Recfish Expo Bairnsdale VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing John Kennedy and Rod Stares of Kennedy Aluminium at Recfish Expo Bairnsdale Victoriaclubs, fishing, sports, recreation

Brian Froud and Kane Ford Junior competition tennis players Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Brian Froud and Kane Ford Junior competition tennis players Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, clubs, tennis, recreation

The buildings were used as clubrooms by the Sunbury Football Club when in 1953 Sunbury Football and Cricket Clubs moved from their sports ground in Evans Street to the new recreation ground in Riddell Road (Clarke Oval). Newer club rooms were opened at a later date.A scanned non-digital coloured photograph of two old weatherboard buildings erected in an open area. Some houses and trees are visible in the middle distance.clarke oval, sunbury football club, sunbury cricket club, clubrooms