Tynong North former Methodist Church, originally known as Christ Church, Berwick, has been an important community meeting place from c1870 and is significant to the Cardinia and Casey Shires as a major and early public building in both districts. The church may be the oldest (in part) public building in Cardinia Shire. This is a simple gabled church, clad with weatherboards and roofed with corrugated iron. It has a gabled porch with finial and distinctive arched openings (windows and doors) which may be indicative of its reputed early date (c1870), as linked with its classical styling. The windows have multi-paned glazing and the roof gable retains its finial. The concrete stumps and lack of mature planting around the church confirm that it has been moved to the site and restumped. Ref: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/30143/download-reportColour exterior view of the Tynong North Uniting Church, Clarke Rd. Tynong. The image shows a timber church with a porch.tynong north uniting church

Tynong North former Methodist Church, originally known as Christ Church, Berwick, has been an important community meeting place from c1870 and is significant to the Cardinia and Casey Shires as a major and early public building in both districts. The church may be the oldest (in part) public building in Cardinia Shire. This is a simple gabled church, clad with weatherboards and roofed with corrugated iron. It has a gabled porch with finial and distinctive arched openings (windows and doors) which may be indicative of its reputed early date (c1870), as linked with its classical styling. The windows have multi-paned glazing and the roof gable retains its finial. The concrete stumps and lack of mature planting around the church confirm that it has been moved to the site and restumped. Ref: https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/30143/download-reportColour exterior view of the Tynong North Uniting Church, Clarke Rd. Tynong. The image shows a timber church with a porch.tynong north uniting church

Newham is a rural village 8 km north-east of Woodend and 65 km north-east of Melbourne. It is to the north of the Mount Macedon range. It was named after the Newham pastoral run (1848), which is thought to have been named after the birthplace of the run’s proprietor, Edward Dryden, Newham, England. [Source:https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/newhamOblong stained wood plaque with black and guilt text. There is a hole drilled in each corner."NEWHAM METHODIST CHURCH IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS. They Rest & Their Works Do Follow Them Rev 14-13"newham methodist church

Made by Lyndale U.C. Afernoon & Evening Fellowships.Pale blue cotton banner with brown felt lettering and cross. The latter has brown wool behind it. There is a handwritten makers label stitched to the back."PEACE OR NO PIECES AT ALL"westernport presbytery dandenong north

Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Black woollen long sleeved unlined shirt-waist dress with a side zip, three fabric covered button and two breast pockets. The dress has a collar and has two box pleats at the front and back. It has a white cotton lining at the neck.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

The raincoat was worn by Hilda Elizabeth Foster, Presbyterian Deaconess. Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982] Black gabardine winter coat with a plaid lining, two side pockets and a buckled belt. Their is a label in the raincoat which advises re waterproofing."Dunlop waterproofs" "Reign in the rain" "65% Wool 35% Cotton"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster

There was usually a Women's Auxiliary of Overseas Missions group in every church which would support a particular missionary, as well as raising general funds [UCA Glossary of Methodist Terms]. The W.A.O.M. celebrated its 70th anniversary in 1962. The periodical contains articles from Matavelo, Fiji; New Guinea Highlands; Nausori, Fiji; East Cape, Papua; Elcho Island, North Australia.Eight page paper periodical with black print of the Victorian Methodist Women's Auxiliary of Overseas Missions for December 9161. Vol. XXXII, No.8. The periodical is held together with two staples at the centre fold.methodist women's auxiliary of overseas missions

Leather bound bible with gilt text on the spine and gilt edged pages. The dedication page has a small newspaper cutting stuck at the bottom of the page. rev t s b woodfull

B1904 in Surrey UK, Married Dr Margaret Trowell. In 1933 Ordained Presbyterian Church in England, Moved to Ipoh Malay, in 1942 Scots Church Sydney, 1943 Director of Audio Visual Education, Minister at StAidans North Balwyn 1951-1955, Director of Stewardship and Promotion 1956-1962, Managing Director Australian Religious Films Society, 1969-1977 Editor of Out Reach. Passed Away Nov 3 1983 St Andrew's Hospital Melbourne.B&W gloss waist length studio portrait of Rev. Hamilton Aiken. He is wearing his trademark bowtie, jacket and white shirt.rev. hamilton aiken; presbyterian minister; director stewardship and promotion; photography; australian religious film society; outreach journal

Ordained 1951 Presbyterian Church Ireland, Secretary S.C.M Theological Colleges Dept London 1951-1953, Missionary with the United Church of Northern India & Church of North India 1954-1974. Came To Australia & was Minister at Toorak from 1974 to 1980. Returned to Presbyterian Church Ireland as Director Irish School of Ecumenics 1980 to 12/1987, retd to Australia to Wesley Central mission Melbourne 01/1988 1o 12/94. Retired 01/1995.Rev. Dr Robin Boyd, minister of Wesley Uniting Church Lonsdale Street Melbourne, standing by the bronze statue of John Wesley which is at the front of Wesley UC.robin boyd, minister, presbyterian church of ireland, wesley church, wesley central mission.

B: 1920 D: 1996. Ordained 1955. East Preston, Casterton, Morwell, Ashburton, Hobart, Dandenong, Balwyn North, Mitcham. Retired 01/1987.B&W head and shoulders portrait of Rev. (Norman) Eric Derbyshire.derbyshire, eric

The convention was held on the June 12th, 13th and 14th 1948 in Brougham Street North Melbourne. It was arranged and convened by the Methodist Local Preachers' Association.Program for the 32nd Holiness Convention. The program has coloured illustrations on its front and back covers.Front cover: "32nd Holiness Convention Brougham Street North Melbourne" Back cover: "32nd Holiness Convention Saturday June 12 Sunday June 13 Monday June 14 1948 Brougham Street North Melbourne"methodist local preachers' association melbourne branch, brougham street methodist church, north melbourne

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"Aboriginal approaches to the naming of places across Australia differ radically from the official introduced Anglo-Australian system. However, many of these earlier names have been incorporated into contemporary nomenclature, with considerable reinterpretations of their function and form. Recently, state jurisdictions have encouraged the adoption of a greater number of Indigenous names, sometimes alongside the accepted Anglo-Australian terms, around Sydney Harbour, for example. In some cases, the use of an introduced name, such as Gove, has been contested by local Indigenous people." "The 19 studies brought together in this book present an overview of current issues involving Indigenous placenames across the whole of Australia, drawing on the disciplines of geography, linguistics, history, and anthropology. They include meticulous studies of historical records, and perspectives stemming from contemporary Indigenous communities. The book includes a wealth of documentary information on some 400 specific placenames, including those of Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains, Canberra, western Victoria, the Lake Eyre district, the Victoria River District, and southwestern Cape York Peninsula." -- Publisher description. Contents: Introduction: Old and new aspects of Indigenous place-naming /? Harold Koch and Luise Hercus NSW &? ACT: 1. Aboriginal placenames around Port Jackson and Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia: sources and uncertainties /? Val Attenbrow 2. Reinstating Aboriginal placenames around Port Jackson and Botany Bay /? Jakelin Troy and Michael Walsh 3. The recognition of Aboriginal placenames in New South Wales /? Greg Windsor 4. New insights into Gundungurra place naming /? Jim Smith 5. The methodology of reconstructing Indigenous placenames: Australian Capital Territory and south-eastern New South Wales /? Harold Koch Victoria: 6. Toponymic books and the representation of Indigenous identities /? Laura Kostanski 7. Reviving old Indigenous names for new purposes /? Laura Kostanski and Ian D. Clark 8. Reconstruction of Aboriginal microtoponymy in western and central Victoria: case studies from Tower Hill, the Hopkins River, and Lake Boga /? Ian Clark South Australia &? Central Australia: 'Aboriginal names of places in southern South Australia': placenames in the Norman B.Tindale collection of papers /? Paul Monaghan 10. Why Mulligan is not just another Irish name: Lake Callabonna, South Australia /? J.C. McEntee 11. Murkarra, a landscape nearly forgotten: the Arabana country of the noxious insects, north and northwest of Lake Eyre /? Luise Hercus 12. Some area names in the far north-east of South Australia /? Luise Hercus 13. Placenames of central Australia: European records and recent experience /? Richard Kimber Northern Australia: 14. Naming Bardi places /? Claire Bowern 15. Dog-people: the meaning of a north Kimberley story /? Mark Clendon 16. 'Where the spear sticks up': the variety of locatives in placenames in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory /? Patrick McConvell 17. 'This place already has a name' /? Melanie Wilkinson, Dr R. Marika and Nancy M. Williams 18. Manankurra: what's in a name? placenames and emotional geographies /? John J. Bradley and Amanda Kearney 19. Kurtjar placenames /? Paul Black.Maps, b&w photographs, tables, word listsaustralian placenames, sociolinguistics, linguistics, anthropology, sydney harbour placenames, blue mountains placenames, canberra placenames, western victoria placenames, lake eyre placenames, victoria river district placenames, cape york peninsula placenames

Rev. Joseph W. Wilson served at Pakenham, Meekatharra, Woomelang and Bendigo North.Gloss, black and white image of Rev. Joseph W. Wilson.wilson, jw, methodist

Rev. Joseph W. Wilson served at Pakenham, Meekatharra, Woomelang and Bendigo North.Gloss, black and white image of Rev. Joseph W. Wilson.wilson, jw, methodist

Thomas Verrier (ordained 1961): Sprent (Tas.) (HM) 1956–60; Katherine (NT) 1962–65; Nightcliff (Darwin) 1966–67; Bendigo North 1968–71; Burnie (Tas.) 1971–76; Bayswater & Wantirna 1977–?.Thomas Verrier and family standing alongside the Land Rover ready to depart for Uranium Fields Patrol Katherine.Rev. Thomas Verrier and family before departure for Katherine.verrier, thomas

B. 25/11/1932 England; d. 14/2/2001. Ordained 1964; Penguin Tas. Methodist Church 1964–67; Dromana 1968–71; Benalla 1972–77; Diamond Valley 1978–1985; Laverton North/Altona 1985–1991; Mill Park 1991–1996. Retired 1996 but continued active ministry in supply situations until his death.Chapman is shown seated, dressed in clerical collar and jumper, patting his cocker spaniel.Reference to Church & Nation.chapman, colin

2-page story about Barbara Mackay finding out about the murder of her husband, Donald Mackay. He was an anti-drug campaigner in Griffith, NSW. Barbara Mackay was a member of the Griffith UC, and she told her story to a North Brisbane presbytery women's dinner late in 1984.Mackay is shown with hands clasped behind her back facing the camera.Identification of the person.mackay, barbara, mackay, donald, griffith, anti-drug campaigner

Part of an article about the UC's work amongst aged people. Cameron House was in North Fitzroy where day care programs were being offered, but funding was being withdrawn, and a public meeting was reported on. Pamela Walsh was the manager of the programs.Walsh is shown standing in front of a 19th C. Cameron House.Identification of person and source.aged care programs, cameron house

Rev. Graeme Dudley Bence was born into a Methodist family on 24 December 1930 in the coal mining town of Tonyrefail, New South Wales. His family moved to Bornemouth England in 1931. He married Doreen in Bristol on 21 June 1952. Rev. Bence was ordained at East Cliff Congregational Church Bournemouth on 26 May 1953. He was commissioned to the sevice of the London Missionary Society in Papua and subsequently served in Australia starting at Hughesdale Congregational Church from 1958 to 1965 and Wyclif Congregational Chruch Surrey Hills from 1965 to 1972. In 1972 he accepted a call to the Nightcliff Church in Darwin and became Assistant Director of Mission and Service in the Uniting Church of North Australia. The Northern Synod elected Graeme Moderator from 1981 to 1983. He returned to Victoria in 1986 and retired to Rosebud in 1991. He died on 31 July 1994.Head and shoulders drawing in profile of Rev. Graeme Bence.bence, graeme

Victor Raymond Hicks (11/8/1903–19/11/1995) born at Ballarat. Trained at Otira and accepted as candidate for the ministry in 1927. Ordained 1934. Married Lillian Harvey, 4 children. Appointments to Mitiamo, Matimuk, Woomelang, Wodonga, Kerang, Springvale, Brunswick, North Fitzroy, Geelong West, Kyneton and Brown Hill (Ballarat). Chaplaincy in WW2 and at Box Hill hospital. The article about the Mitiamo church: "Fifty years ago the Rev. Raymond Hicks was minister at Mitiamo as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee. He returned for the centenary this year and powerfully preached on 'Lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes' (Isaiah 54:2). He spoke of the great need of the church today to have a passion to lead men and women to Christ. Also sharing in the service were the Rev. Ray Scholl, a Mitiamo member before entering the ministry, and present minister, the Rev. M. Thalheimer. The centenary weekend began with an old fashioned tea meeting and concert. The Sunday school hall housed a comprehensive display of photos and historical records dating back to the Bible Christian days of 1884. Mrs Thirza Phelan has researched and written the church history. FOOTNOTE: The first minister, Mitiamo's the Rev. Daniel Daley, preached at the Golden Jubilee service—Mr Hicks has followed an ancient tradition."Colour photograph of Rev. V. Raymond Hicks standing outside the front of a wooden church porch.C&N identification.rev raymond hicks, home missionary, methodist ministry, otira

Reverend Wesley Johns was born in Victoria in 1864 and died in Box Hill in 1933. He commenced his ministry in 1886. He was stationed at Benalla and Euroa 1886, Wodonga 1887 Dromana 1888 Nathalia 1889 Kerang 1890 Horsham 1893 Blackwood 1895 Kilmore 1898 Forth 1901 Wangaratta 1904 Portland 1907 Brighton New Street 1910 North Melbourne 1912 Colac 1916 Ringwood 1921 St Kilda 1924 Oakleigh 1926. He was Financial Secretary of District between 1918 and 1926.B&W photograph head and shoulders.johns, wesley, reverend

Kevin Green grew up in the Methodist Church in Carnegie and entered Queens College in 1954. After ministries in the United Kingdom, he was stationed in Carnegie-Ormond followed by North Melbourne for eight years and Wesley Mission for sixteen years.B&W photograph of Rev Kevin Green walking a dog along the path towards Wesley Mission. "Rev Kevin Green"green, kevin, wesley mission, methodist minister

Reverend John Hill was ordained in 1969 who served at Myrtleford, Wattle Park, Mitchell Presbytery, Stawell, Commission for Mission, United States, and Bendigo West Reverend Robert Mackay Cross served in Shepparton North, Chaplain of Queen Elizabeth Geriatic Centre Ballarat, Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Division of Community Services.B & W photograph showing Reverend Cross presenting a cheque to Reverend John Hill, minister at Stawell and chairman on state recovery committee for disaster relief."Rev John Hill (right) Rev Robert Cross (left) C&N 22/7/1987 page 29"hill, john, cross, robert

Reverend Dr. John Stuart Macleod Murray 03/05/1933 - 18/03/2011 was ordained in 1965 and served at Rainbow-Jeparit, Special Areas MInister, Weeroona Bendigo North, Presbytery Minister in Bourke and Eastern Murray, and Pilgrim Church Adelaide. He retired in 1998.Colour photograph of Rev. Dr. Stuart Murray unveiling a plaque at the new chapel at Bulleen Uniting Church on 17/05/1987. He is pictured with Bert Loxton, a tireless worker for the chapel project.Dr. Stuart Murray and Bert Loxton C&N 10/6/1987 page 38.murray, stuart, loxton, bert, bulleen uniting church

Dulcie May and Janet Hough put together a large collage of KUCA KID'S idea for peace in the world. The collage was a winner.B&W photograph showing Dulcie and Janet working on a banner while sitting on the floor."Dulcie May North Balwyn Janet Hough Rosanna C&N 23/9/1987, page 29"dulcie may, janet hough, kuca, kids in the uniting church in australia

Rosalie Rayment originally trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist. Following completion of studies in Theology she worked for 11 years with the Church in Thailand. Rosalie was ordained in 1988. Fred Vanclay B.D., Dip AgS. ordained 1964 in the Presbyterian Church. Served: Queensland 1961 - 1975; Victoria 1976 - 1985 Vermont - Parkmore; Northern Territory Tennant-Barkly Patrol 1985 - 1993. Died in 2016. Adapted from the eulogy given by his son, Jerry Vanclay One of Fred’s first placements as a minister was in Mackay, North Queensland. Mackay was a wonderful place for Fred, his wife Donna and their young family. They all loved the beaches and the bush, and the children completed a significant part of their schooling there. Whilst posted in Mackay, Fred and Donna enjoyed long road trips in their modest HR Holden sedan, with the family, to Uluru, to Broome via the Borroloola Track, and down the Birdsville Track to the Flinders ranges; along the way, developing the bushcraft that would stand them in good stead later in the Tennant-Barkly Patrol. After many years in ministry in Mackay, then in Vermont, Victoria, Fred and Donna were called to the Tennant-Barkly Patrol in the Northern Territory, where he served for eight years, probably Fred’s most satisfying years. All Fred’s parishes were welcoming and rewarding, but Fred said on more than one occasion that he had a special love for the Patrol. He felt that in an urban congregation, he ministered mainly to those who came to Church, but in the Patrol he ministered to everyone, and especially to those in need. Fred loved to get involved with the day-to-day activities of his people, to develop a deeper relationship and greater understanding. Some remarked that when Fred helped, everything took longer, but they loved him and his assistance nonetheless. Fred was proud to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Padre Fred McKay, and sometimes joked that he was “Fred the 2nd”, not Fred McKay, but “Fred from Mackay”. During his last few weeks in hospital, Fred liked to reminisce on his time in the Patrol. He joked about how he surprised the selection panel with his knowledge of bush tracks and outstations – knowledge that he had gained on those long road trips from Mackay. He reflected that many aspects of his life were good preparation for his time in the Patrol. After their Patrol, Fred and Donna retired to Mt Waverley, in Melbourne, but they were both restless in retirement, and undertook supply ministries in Wedderburn, Kerang and North Cairns, and made several long journeys into the interior and into their beloved Patrol [in Tennant Creek] – as well as frequent visits to their eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and occasional trips to Europe to reunite with distant family. They never tired of ministering and adventuring, but as age and infirmity progressively clipped their wings, they travelled more in spirit and less by car. Despite the many celebrations that he blessed – baptisms, marriages, and funerals – Fred never sought the limelight, and I think he would be surprised by our gathering today. I can almost hear him saying “Don’t make a fuss; just say a heartfelt prayer together”. – Jerry Vanclay Informal B & W gloss photo of Rev. Fred Vanclay, his wife Donna, Rosalie Rayment (later ordained) and one other unidentified person.

Born 1866 in Glasgow. Ordained into the Presbyterian Church in 1894, in Chiltern, Victoria. Served at Williamstown North from 1895, and in Deepdene from 1918. He was the first minister at Deepdene. Died in 1933B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. John Caldwell, mounted on buff card.

B & W gloss head and shoulders photograph of Mr Angus McDonald in profile.Mr Angus McDonald North Melbournemr angus mcdonald