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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Technical School Woodwork Workshops with examples of woodwork made by students 1923-1924
Stawell Technical School Woodwork Workshops 1923-1924 Examples of woodwork made by students.stawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Technical School Form 3A with woodworking room in background -- named c1960's
Technical School Group portrait Form 3A with woodworking room in background. C1960'sstawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Technical School Machine Workshops in Skene Street looking towards Patrick Street
Stawell Technical School Machine Workshops Skene Street looking towards Patrick Streetstawell education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference letter for Ian Boyd Beaumont re school achievements, 1958
Reference letter written by Mr Garner, Head Master, for Ian Boyd Beaumont. Outlines his academic ability passing the Intermediate Technical Certificate at Diploma entrance standard and winning a Senior Technical Scholarship. Was a prefect and held non-commissioned rank in the school Air Training Corp. Very good character.Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, ian boyd beaumont, intermediate technical certificate, diploma entrance standard, school prefect, non-commissioned rank, air training corps -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Collingwood Technical School 1968 Students
Black and white photos of Collingwood Technical School student teams. Includes Form Captains, House Captains, the Basketball team, Cricket team, Soccer team, Swimming team, and an unidentified group which could be the Radio Club judging from the equipment in front of group.collingwood technical school, students, teams, nmit -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 1 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains 10 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 2 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains 10 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 3 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains 10 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 4 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains 10 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 5 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains 10 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School 2010 Reunion Photographs - Record 6 of 6
Photographs from Ringwood Technical School Reunion. Note: If anyone in these photographs does not want their image to be visible on the Victorian Collections public website, please email [email protected] with a request to remove that photo. This Reunion was held at York on Lilydale, Lilydale, Victoria on March 27 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the school commencing in February 1960 in the newly-completed building as a co-educational campus. Prior to that it had operated on two separate, temporary campuses until the new school was ready: - at Ferntree Gully Technical School in 1958 for 100 Form 1 boys, then the following year in spare rooms at Lilydale State School for 200 Form 1 and 2 boys - at Box Hill Girls' Technical School in 1959 for 100 Form 1 girls The Reunion was organised by Joan Pickford, helped by several other past students. Joan worked exceptionally hard to organise the reunion and the materials displayed on the night. The beautiful RTS banner that we all walked past in the school's main corridor all those years ago, was there in all its glory - the only RTS relic that wasn't showing its age on the night. It was a great event and well-attended. The noise of people chatting and swapping stories was deafening. Some of the 1958-59 original students, and teachers from the1960s onwards were there. People brought along their photos and memorabilia. Some wore their ties and badges which still fitted after all those years. One former prefect wore his old blazer, which must have shrunk in the wardrobe but reminded many of us of those carefree times at school.. Best of all was the re-kindling of memories, and renewing and consolidation of friendships started at the school all those years ago. (This background provided by Liz Seaton, September 2022) This record contains the last 7 of the 57 photographs taken at the RTS Reunion 27 March 2010. Records 21009-1 to -6 contain the full collection. The photographs were copied from a CD provided by Photographer Belinda Dinami. rts, ringwood tech -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 WaTECH, 1988_
A digital copy of the program for Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital copy of program printed on blue paperrosie bray, watsonia technical school -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - In Frame, Ringwood Technical School Inaugural School Council 1959, 1959
Large Black & white photograph in glass fronted wooden frame mountd on buff coloured boardRingwood Technical School Inaugural School Council 1959. H.W. Hopkins, L.D. White, A.H. McPherson, P.D. Jarman, F.R. Lucas, Major General L.E. Beavis, G.M. Veitch, A.J. Aird. -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Examination results - CTS, Examination results. Collingwood Technical School. 1926-1930, 1926-1930
Examination results (pass or fail) in all aspects of technical education from Mathematics to trade subjects.A key record of students and results from the early decades of Collingwood Technical School.Black hard cover book divided by tabs for each year. Results sheets have been pasted into book. On spine: CTS/ Examination results / 1926 ...1930.collingwood technical school, cts, examination results, exams, nmit, -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Examination results - CTS, Examination results. Collingwood Technical School. 1936-1940, 1936-1940
Examination results (pass or fail) in all aspects of technical education from Mathematics to trade subjects.A key record of students and results from the early decades of Collingwood Technical School.Black hard cover book divided by tabs for each year. Results sheets have been pasted into book.On spine: CTS/ Examination results / 1936 ...1940.collingwood technical school, cts, examination results, exams, student records, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Minutes - CTS, Minutes of Parents' Association. Collingwood Technical School. 1964-1974, 1964-1974
Minutes of the Collingwood Technical School Parents' Association. Deals with areas of concern to parents of boys at the school.The Parents' Association supports the administration of the school and this is recorded in the minutes.Green hard cover minute book with leather spine and corners. Includes some loose papers.All entries are handwritten.collingwood technical school, cts, parents association, minutes, nmit, -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coronation Procession with the Stawell Technical School Float & the W D Fry & Sons Confectioner store on the left 1952
Coronation Procession 1952. W D Fry & Sons Confectioner. Stawell Technical School Float.stawell -
Expression Australia
Book, Technical Signs for Mathematics, A Sign Reference Book for People in the Mathematics Field
Written by Pam Spicer and Ian Rogers, a publication of the NSW Department of Technical and Further Education 1989Blue cover, 24cmHx16.5cmW, 93 pagesmathematics, auslan, fingerspelling -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Technical School Woodwork Workshops with examples of mainly artwork made by students 1923-1924
Stawell Technical School Woodwork Workshops 1923-1924 Examples of mainly artwork made by students.stawell education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Technical School Workshops with a student at work with foot operated potters lathe 1923-1924
Stawell Technical School Workshops 1923-1924. Student at work with foot operated potters lathe.stawell education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference for Barry Charles Braybrook, 1956
Reference for Barry Charles Braybrook, former student of Ballarat Junior Technical School. Gained his Junior Technical Certificate in 1952. While at school proved to be of good character and trusted to carry out allotted tasks competently. Good personality and showed qualities of leadership. Recommend him as a suitable candidate for the Victorian Police Force. Cream paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, barry charles braybrook, junior technical certificate, very good character, trusted, sound common sense, leadership qualities, victorian police force -
Wangaratta High School
WTC Yearbook -Geronimo, 1975
White yearbook with a black drawing of the outlines of cartoon students standing in a crowd waving WTC flags. Above and below this image is text reading GERONIMO '75 WANGARATTA TECHNICAL COLLEGEGERONIMO '75 WANGARATTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: Technical Schools in Victoria: a guide for parents ... (undated)
A4 size booklet of 12 pages with a sub-title ' A guide for parents to the opportunities offered / by the State Secondary Technical school / system including full details of courses / available at your nearest school and details of / the area served by that school. It is not dated, but estimate it may be 1970s - 1980s.technical schools, reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, M>Tram, Siemens, "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", Mar. 2004
Set of two documents issued by M>Tram, about the launch of the D class trams in 2004, with M>Tram and M>Moving Melbourne and Siemens logos. .1. - Two sheet printed in colour on white paper, technical pamphlet titled "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", giving technical details of the D class three section and five section trams, numbers delivery, dimensions, capacity, speed, motors, wheels, floor height, used life and delivery timing. Details the construction of the tram, traction / wheel power supplies, control equipment and features of the tram. .2 - Two sheet Press or media release titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", dated 3/3/2004, about the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, launching the new D2 tram. Gives details of the trams, their deployment, and order details. Quotes Bernie Carolan as the M>Tram Managing Director. The bottom of the sheet notes that Receivers and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express Companies.trams, tramways, d class, siemens, m>tram, specification, national express -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Childrens Encyclopedia Vol 1
Presented to Warrnambool Children’s Library by Fletcher Jones Esq. in 1950 This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Children's Encyclopedia Vol 1, pages 1 - 764. Originated and edited by Arthur Mee. Hardcover, red colour with gold lettering. Published by The Educational Book Company, Limited. Part of the Pattison Collection of books (PAT 032 CHI). Label on spine with typed text PAT 032 CHIwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the children's encyclopedia vol 1, pattison collection, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool library, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference for Colin John McKenzie, 1956
Reference letter for Colin John McKenzie stating he has gained his Junior Technical Certificate and about to sit for the Intermediate Technical Certificate examination. Very good character and trusted to carry out tasks conscientiously. Pleasant personality and courteous. As a school prefect he carried out his dutis efficiently. Demonstrates qualities of leadership. Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, reference, junior technical certificate, intermediate technical certificate examinations, good character, courteous, trusted, colin john mckenzie, prefect, qualities of leadership -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner to the Manager of National Bank re Peter Polwarth, 1958
Reference letter written by Mr Garner, Head Master, to The Manager of the National Bank, Ballarat. It is in reference to Peter Polwarth a student of Ballarat Junior Technical School, his academic status and character. Peter gained his Intermediate Technical Certificate at Diploma Entrance Standard. He was also a non-commissioned officer in the Air-Training Corps.1 cream page, typedballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, manager, national bank, peter polwarth, intermediate technical certificate, diploma entrance standard, non-commissioned officer, air-training corps, suitable applicant -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Centenary of Technical Education, 1870-1970, 1970
Poster made to celebrate the centenary of technical education in Australia. This specifically names The School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat.Poster in black frame. Poster mounted onto wood.ballarat school of mines, technical education, centenary, poster, anniversary -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Books, Oxford University Press, The Book of Common Prayer, early 20th century
This set of prayer boos was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was 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 set of books, each titled The Book of Common Prayers, 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 books is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this set of books 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. Set of 10 books. Title: The Book of Common Prayer with the Additions and Deviations proposed in 1928 Publisher: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London Some books have blue cloth covers, some have red cloth covers. Spines have gold inlay print. 244 numbered pages. Some books are inscribed on the inside cover. This is one of a set of original items in our ‘St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection’.Inscription in some books "FROM THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN MELBOURNE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, preyer books, book of common prayer, anglican church prayer book, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angels 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, anglican church, religious book -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference for Loris Bellingham sent to Manager of State Savings Bank, Creswick, 1956
Reference letter for Loris Bellingham stating he has gained his Junior Technical Certificate and Intermediate Technical Certificate at Diploma standard. Very good character who has always been highly regarded by his teachers. Good personality and courteous manner. Trusted to carry out task conscientiously. This was written to the Manager of the State Savings Bank, Creswick. Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, reference, junior technical certificate, good character, courteous, intermediate technical certificate, loris bellingham, manager, state savings bank, creswick, highly regarded, diploma standard