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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph Collection, Jan Macdonald, Viewbank Homestead archaeological excavation 1999, 1999
In 1999, an archaeological dig was undertaken at the Viewbank Homestead site in Viewbank. This set of photographs was taken at the dig site in 1999. The house was built c1840 by James Williamson; it was later purchased by George Gear as a wedding gift to his daughter on her marriage to Dr Robert Martin. It became a grand mansion in the late 1800s but by the 1920s, it was stripped bare of materials and demolished in the 1920s. The archaeological dig was and insight into early life in the Viewbank HomesteadSet of 8 panoramic photos of archaeological dig and flyer for dig.viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Lydiard St level crossing, A T Miles, 30/1/1968
Black and White - set of two photographs taken at the Lydiard St level crossing with the gates. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968. 1 - tram 26 (Gregory St), north bound passing as the gates were opened. 2 - tram 14 (City), passing south bound through the crossing. Tram has a Cinzano roof advert.Yields information about the Lydiard St level crossing.Set of two Photographs - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, level crossing, gregory st., tram 26, tram 14 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Unidentified artwork; stained glass leadlight
Unidentified artworks35mm colour positive transparency (21) Mount - Kodak Ektachrome Blue Verycolour MelbourneIn a box marked Set B Norm. LHS RHSleadlight, stained glass, artwork -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Wooden telephone carry box
Wooden telephone carry boxGreen wooden boxTelephone sets "F" M.K.1.working instructions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, "Bourke St looking east from Queen St 1921", 1980's?
Reproduced photograph, sepia toned of "Bourke St looking east from Queen St 1921" with the Post Office, Myers, the Leviathan, and Parliament House in the distant background. Also a shop "Hatters Kenos Mercers" The cable tram has the destination of "Spencer St" One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two small size prints held. See Reg Items 301 and 5274 for other copies.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams, post office -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, "Flinders Street Railway Station, World War 1 Era", 1980's?
Reproduced photograph, sepia toned of "Flinders St Railway Station, World War 1 Era, taken from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Has part of the Princes Bridge Station building on the left hand side. The Swanston St canopy of Flinders St station has the words "Enlist and Fight for the Dear Old Flag". Two Richmond line cable trams in Flinders St along with horse drawn vehicles. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small. See also Reg Item 1883 for a 1944 photograph.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, world war 1, cable trams -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Set, manicure
manicure set in black vinyl case, oval shaped with clasp on front. Satin purple lining on inside lid, velour lining on base. Nail buffer with elliptical casine top and handle, suede buffing material with silver retaining band. Thin nail file in vinyl case. Pink nail polish crayon in steel case. Casine handled metal nail file. Metal cuticle stick. All objects secured in case by straps or cavities. One object missing (probably clippers or scissors).Makers symbol imprinted on file and cuticle stick. 'Nagel-Polier-Stift', 'Polideur', 'Ges.Gesch.', 'Verleiht den Fingernagein eleganten Hochglanz' all printed on nail polish label.toilet requisites, manicure, nail, set, casine, file, polish, buffer, toiletries -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Commercial timbers of Victoria, Sample Box
Some decades ago a card sorting set for the identification and description of Australian timbers was developed for timber species which were available commercially and were in common usage, by the Commonwealth of Australia (CSIRO, Division of Forest Products) To complement and inform this national timber set each State or Territory developed reference timber sets of representative species. The Commercial Timbers of Victoria set was Victoria’s most recent (circa 1984) expression of this Victorian timber samples were sourced from logs selected by Forest Commission of Victoria (FCV) District Foresters and milled locally. Kiln drying and machining was carried out at timber producers Row, Web and Anderson, in Port Melbourne. Labeling and boxing was done by FCV Timber Inspectors, with box and booklet design and graphics handled in-house More recent timber samples were badged as Conservation Forests & Lands, reflecting historical government restructuring in the early 1980s Info: Simon MurphyProvided the public, industry (timber and associated), and educational facilities with a reference collection of notable Victorian timbers. Initially in a reduced format from 1940-50s, with boxed sets produced from 1981 until 1984A boxed set of timber samples representing the 20 tree species that were considered to be the most notable in Victoria. The set also includes an information booklet. Each timber specimen has information on species, occurrence, uses and physical properties Produced for sale by the the FCV and later by the Department of Conservation Forests and Lands. (CFL). forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 - "Trambulance", 3/1969
Set of four Black and white photographs of tram 21 dressed as the "Trambulance" to raise funds for the Ballarat Base Hospital. See item 3750 for the launch photograph and 1110 for associated Newspaper cutting. Launched on 28/3/1969. Not known who took the photograph or the date. 1 - tram at Gardens Loop 2 - ditto 3 - ditto front on photo 4 - Tram 21 - Trambulance in Barkly St. Mt PleasantYields information about the Trambulance of 1969 and tram 21.Set of four Black and white photographs on plain paper.trams, tramways, ballarat base hospital, appeals, tram 21, decorated trams, brakly st -
Orbost & District Historical Society
horse winkers, late 19th -mid 20th century
This set of winkers was probably used on draught horses in farming.Horses played a vital role in the agricultural history of Orbost. This item is connected to that role.A set of horse winkers made of dark brown leather with a metal chain bit. The strap which goes behind the ears is green hide - possibly not original. winkers horse-equipment equestrian agriculture -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scales, c. 19th century
Possibly used in a shop or as a travelling set of scales for a hawker.This item is an example of an early device used for measurement.A set of hanging scales. Two copper containers are suspended one from each end of a beam. In the centre of the beam is a hanging rod to the top and a pointer at the bottom.A number of scroll designs are imprinted into the beam. scales weight-measure hanging-scales -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter Scales, Circa 19th Century
This small set of scales was possibly used by the Former Shire of Ballarat for the weighing of letters and other small objects.Means by which mail and other small things of the day were weighed.Small set of scales on a wooden base.Two pans one is rectangular and the other is round,the balance beam is attached to a decorative balance arm.Nilscales.tools.weights and measures.measuring device -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Limni, Greece, sister city, 1980s
These publications reflect the period when Greek people were the largest ethnic group in Port Melbourne. During his tenure as Mayor, Cr WHITE fostered a strong ethic of multi-culturalism in Port Melbourne and set up a city relationship with Limni which donated these items. Perce made trip(s?) to Limni.Set of 8 picture postcards of Limni, our sister city in Greece.local government - city of port melbourne, migrants, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
photograph - Set of 4 Black & White - Bendigo tramways, Peter Duckett, late 1940s
Set of four photographs of Bendigo trams and infrastructure photographed by Peter Duckett, late 1940s 1 - double trolley wire at a "Y" terminus showing the details of dual trolley wire - Could be either Quarry Hill or Golden Square. 2 - Bendigo trams 24 and 22 at Quarry Hill terminus - note the cream rocker panels. 3 - Bendigo 6 at Charing Cross. 4 - Bendigo 16 - after conversion to one man tram.Yields information about Bendigo trams late 1940sSet of four black and white photographs by Peter Duckett.Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, bendigo tramways, overhead, double trolley wire, terminals, tram 24, tram 22, tram 6, tram 16, quarry hill, charing cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
photograph - Set of 5 Black & White - Bendigo tramways, Peter Duckett, early 1950s
Set of five photographs of Bendigo trams photographed by Peter Duckett, early 1950s 1 - Bendigo 22 in Mitchell Street. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Morley Johnson Home furnisher and F. Kessling Butcher 2 - Tram No. 3 at the depot. 3 - Tram 7 on a Quarry Hill service. 4 - Bogie tram 24 at the depot 5 - Track cleaner - scrubber and another ex Melbourne single trucker at the depot.Yields information about Bendigo trams early 1950sSet of five black and white photographs by Peter Duckett.Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, bendigo tramways, quarry hill, charing cross, mitchell st, tram 22, tram 3, tram 7, tram 24, scrubber tram -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Lady's Pen and ink set, c1920s
This pen and ink set is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper. It was used by the teacher at Upper Gundowring Primary school, Victoria. The school, number 2733, opened on 13 July 1886. Due to changing demographics in the region, in 1953 the school was merged with schools from Dederang North, Kergunyah, Gundowring, Kiewa, Red Bluff, Charleroi and Gundowing North on a 10 acre site with 11 rooms at Kiewa to become Kiewa Valley Consolidated School.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A china pen and ink set painted with a floral design.pen and ink, personal items, teacher supplies, upper gundowring primary school -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Catheter Set
This urethral catheter set once belonged to Doctor John Henderson, who lived in "Birchwood" Warrnambool from 1852.Complete Catheter Set, laid out in a fitted box. Catheters are urethral catheters. They once belonged to Dr. John Henderson of Warrnambool.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medical instruments, urethral catherter set, urethral surgery, medical equipment, surgical equipment, dr john henderson, warrnambool doctor pre 1960s -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - set of four, The Courier Ballarat, "Residents fight to save trams", 1967 -1968
Set of four newspaper cuttings about the Victorian Government's proposal to close Ballarat and Bendigo Tramways 1 - The Age 8/8/1968 - 455 x 84 - providing details of the proposal, SEC employees, bus replacement, and keeping some trams in Ballarat for use at Sovereign Hill. Notes the politics in the Government over this matter. 2 - The Age 27/10/1967 - 47 x 43 - noting that the State Government had ordered the TRB to hold an enquiry 3 - undated and unsourced - "Battle for Trams by Petition" - Cr Roff of Save the Trams Committee - slow start on the petition. Notes the TRB recommendation to scrap the trams. 4 - The Sun - "Save tram committee will meet" - 28/10/1967 - 122 x 40 - quotes Cr Rolf of the Committee and the negative view of Cr A Nicholson.Yields information about the 1967/1968 proposal to closure both Ballarat and Bendigo Tramways. This proposal did not have the numbers in the upper house of the State Government.Set of four newspaper cuttings.Some have the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, closure, ballarat, bendigo, trb, cr roff, cr nicholson, petitions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White set of 6 - cable trailer 153 near St Arnaud
Photographs show former Melbourne cable tram trailer 153 on a farm near St Arnaud in a deteriorating condition. The wheel set remains with the tram body. Photos not dated, possibly 1970s.Yields information about the condition of the cable tram trailers out in the open, many years after their sale.Set of 6 black and white photos of former cable tram trailer No. 153 near St Arnaud tramways, trams, cable trams, trailers, sale of trams, tram 153 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo Birney 28 in service on a special hire, Between 1970 and 1972
Set of five black and white photographs, featuring Bendigo Birney No. 28 on a special service. 1 - Bendigo 28 passing R766 on a plinth in Mitchell St. The locomotive was placed in this position on 8/2/1970 (See Reference) 2 - Passing over the Swan Hill line overbridge, Eaglehawk Road 3 - Trams 25 and 28 in High St Eaglehawk 4 - Tram 28 passing the Central Deborah mine poppet head - has a "Nothing Beats Briquettes for Heat" - roof advertisement 5 - ditto passing the Alexandra Fountain at Charing Cross.Yields information about tram 18 running a special charter.Set of 5 Black and white prints on paper.tramways, eaglehawk, mitchell st, central deborah, charing cross, alexandra fountain, briquettes, tram 28, bendigo, birney tramcars, tram 25, r766 locomotive -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - MTOCo - contract, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), Specification, late 1880s
Set of 3 MTOCo cable tram equipment specifications: 1 - Contract No. 8 - sheave pulleys, crown pulleys, curve pulleys, depression frames, manhole covers, and manhole frames 2 - Contract No. 9 - for 13500 casks of cement - imported from Europe, including storage, tensile strength, and timing of deliveries. 3 - Contract No. 11 - similar to 1 - (11 has been typed over the 8) - details the items, referenced drawings, signed by Geo S Duncan as Engineer. Includes Schedule and Tender forms. Undated, though does have a dated of "188_".Yields information about the style of the specifications issued by the MTOCo during the 1880s for the supply of materials.Set of 3 documents printed on foolscap sheets.tramways, cable trams, specification, track work, tenders, tender documents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - The Met, The Met, 1980s
Set of two adhesive signs advertising The Met. For use on a window or wall. The Met was superseded in 1989 by the Public Transport Corporation. Yields information about some of the public transport signage used by The Met.Set of two signs with adhesive backing. The letters have their own adhesive which would allow them to be placed on a wall or window.the met, public transport, melbourne, signs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Using myki on public transport
Set of three full colour posters advising passengers on using myki on public transport. 1 - check you myki before travel - 2020 2 - cashless ways to top up myki - 2020 3 - instant myki top up - 2022Demonstrates the methods that Yarra Trams & PTV use to advise passengers about the use of myki.Set of three A3 size colour posters about using myki on public transport.posters, tramways, passengers, myki, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat tram 13 Lake Goldsmith, 1970s
Set of two photographs of Ballarat No. 13 in the storage shed at the Lake Goldsmith property. On closure of the Ballarat tramways, this car was donated to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Society and returned to Ballarat in 1983 on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Re-entered service in May 1988 after repairs. Photographer unknown. Yields information about tram 13 at Lake Goldsmith during the 1970s.Set of two, Black and white prints - plain back. Two copies held.tramcars, tramways, tram 13, lake goldsmith -
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