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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Sticker - Glenelg River, n.d
Coloured sticker. Image of Glenelg River at Nelson, oblong, wavy top edge, yellow print along this edge "A Great Place to Relax'; white lettering bottom left hand corner: 'Nelson Victoria'. Sticker attached to white backing, hole in one short end for hanging.souvenir, heywood, nelson, glenelg river -
Unions Ballarat
No easy walk to freedom : articles, speeches, and trial addresses of Nelson Mandela, Mandela, Nelson, 1965
Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner for 27 years. He was an anti-apartheid advocate and was charged with inciting workers' strikes and leaving the country without permission. The book is a collection of his speeches, articles and letters.Relevant to the history of race relations in South Africa as told by Nelson Mandela.Paper; book. Front cover: author's name and title; contributor's name (foreword).btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, mandela, nelson, political prisoners, politics, south africa, apartheid, strikes, speeches, articles, letters, race relations, history -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, M. Nelson, Wilson's Prom Camp 1955, 1955
Donated by former student Maureen A. Nelson (née Skuse) (1956)The 1955 student groupstudents, maureen a. nelson (née skuse), springhurst, excursion -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, M. Nelson, Social Outing 1956, 1956
Donated by Maureen A. Nelson (née Skuse) (1956), Springhurst. Social outing: J.A. Sargeant 1956, G.J. Kneen 1956, H.M. Wiltshire 1956, S. Schumacher 1956, R.A. Weller 1956, G.R. Muntz 1956, Y. Winterbottom 1957, Louise L. Rawsthorn 1957, J.R. Wall 1955, J.A. Care 1956, A.D. Werner 1956.(1) Handwritten on reverse, "Judy Sargeant, Graeme Kneen, 1956 Social Outing." (2) "Helen Wiltshire, Maureen Skuse." (3) "Susi Schumacher, Bob Weller." (4) "Susi Schumacher, Judy Sargeant, Helen Wiltshire, Barry Dangerfield, Louise Rawsthorn." (5) "Yvonne Winterbottom, Greame (sic) Muntz." (6) "L-R Mario Takasuki, Dick Wall, Don Marriott." (7) As (4). (8) "Helen Wiltshire." (9) "Ron Iromewan, Sandra McAlley." (10) "Jocelyn Care, Alan Werner." (11) "Judy Sargent (sic), Graeme Kneen." judy a. sargeant, graeme j. kneen, 1956, social outing, helen m. wiltshire, maureen a. nelson (née skuse), susi schumacher, robert a. weller, barry dangerfield, louise l. rawsthorn, yvonne winterbottom, greame (sic) r. muntz, mario takasuki, dick wall, don marriott, ron iromewan, sandra mcalley, jocelyn a. care, alan d. werner -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, M. Nelson, School Dance 1956, 1956
Donated by Maureen A. Nelson (née Skuse) (1956), Springhurst. School dance 1956Handwritten on reverse, "School Dance 1956." (6) "Our resident trumpeter."school dance, 1956, trumpeter, maureen a. nelson (née skuse) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Glenelg River, Nelson, n.d
Coloured postcard. Aerial view of the Glenelg River at Nelson, bridge in foregroundnelson, postcard -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Nelson Visitor Information Centre, Oct-00
Coloured photograph: Tourism officer Rhian Maddox, welcoming the first two official visitors to the Nelson Visitor Information Centre - Joan Rose from Portland and Margaret Wilkinson from Evan's Head, NSW.Back: Yellow sticker ' 1st official visitors greeted by Rhian Maddox - Jean Rose, Portland and Margaret Wilkinson, Evan's Head NSW'tourism, nelson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38th BN, Post 2008
.1) All names are known and were in B Coy 38th Bn, photo taken in England 1916. Rear left to right; Gordon Campbell MM (2.10.1917) No 529 age 30. Thomas Bowles No 511 age 22, Harold James Archibald No 504 age 23, Ernest Chapman Winfield Chapman No 503 age 20 KIA 5.12.1916, Arthur Thomas Hall No 744 age 32, Arthur Nelson No 626 age 25. Front left to right; William.E.C.Amos No 731 age 23, William Peter Mowat No 748 age 20, Thomas Hogan No 1647 age 23, James Forbes No 741 age 23 KIA 28.5.1917, Percy McIvor MM (26/27.2.17) No 749 age 21. Archibald Brothers refer Cat No 5048.3P. .2) Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916. .3) This is possibly a 38th Bn group, names unknown at this point.Photos B& W and Sepia, rectangular shape, .1).2) 11 soldiers bush in the background, .3) 17 soldiers with a hut in background, all in uniform.Photo 2 - Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916.photographs, 38th bn, b coy -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne, Students Pruning, 1955
M. Nelson, Springhurst donated the photograph. Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 61. Girl in foreground is Helen Wiltshire (now Murdoch), Dux of the College in 1956, then Secretary of BCPSA - wrote to the College after seeing the photograph used in publicity for 2010 University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Open Day. She said the girl on the ladder was Maureen Skuse (now Nelson). Black and white photograph of 2 female students pruning a fruit tree in the Orchard. One is standing on a ladder. Both are using secateurs."M. Nelson Springhurst. Photo from Herald 1955." Stamp "Herald-Sun Photograph supplied by Feature Service The herald & Weekly Times Ltd."female students, pruning, fruit tree, m. nelson, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, helen murdoch (nee wiltshire), dux of college, 1956, secretary, bcpsa, maureen skuse, orchard, students working outside -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Tea Towel - Nelson, Victoria, n.d
Tea-towel, 54% linen, 46% cotton, white back, yellow front, beer coaster design border and central image 'beer builds better bodies'. 'Greetings from NELSON VIC' printed in black beneath central image. Red, green, black striped border.Front: 'DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA BY SOUVENIRS AUSTRALIA' 'HAND PRINTED' printed in black, lower border.souvenir, nelson, victoria -
Inverloch Historical Society
000356 - Photograph - 1960s Inverloch - Tarax Bar - Abe Nelson - Biddy Nelson - Jack Hitchin
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Inverloch Historical Society
000718 - Photograph - Arthur (Sam) NELSON & Myrtle Nelson - from Edna Dingle
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HMAS Cerberus Museum
crockery (H.M.V.S Nelson)
Plate was used on board the H.M.V.S Nelson.Round and decorative, flora and coat of arms.Nelson tria jucta in uno palm aouth meruit ferat. -
Clunes Museum
Award - Silver Cake Tray, 1925
Presented to George Nelson by Clunes in Melbourne Clunes 1926 as a token of esteemSilver Cake Tray with Handle, Inscription on inside of tray, design on inside of trayClunes in Melbourne Club 1926 To George Nelson, Secretary Back to Clunes 1925, as a token of Esteemgeorge nelson, clunes in melbourne club, 1926, back to clunes 1925, silver cake tray -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Simpson's Creek, Nelson, Victoria, 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. Zillah was a teacher from South Australia.Negative for black and white photo. Simpson's Creek at Nelson, Victoria. View along creek.zillah maschmedt, photography, nelson, glenelg shire -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Nelson, Victoria, 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. Zillah was a teacher from South Australia.Transparency for black and white photo. Nelson, Victoria, Glenelg River in foreground, bridge on left.zillah maschmedt, photography, nelson, glenelg river -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - view of Glenelg River, Victoria, 1934
Part of a collection of photographs taken by Zillah Maschmedt in 1934. Zillah was a teacher from South Australia.Negative for black and white photo. Nelson Victoria. View across river looking towards mouth of the Glenelg River.zillah maschmedt, photography, glenelg river, nelson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Land Title, Land Purchase, 2/02/1858
Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858.Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858. Purchase by Nelson Polak of land adjacent to Dandenong Creek.Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858. polak, nelson, dandenong creek, land sales -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, 1914-1919
Regn No. 6225 Pte Archibald John Nelson Brown, 6th Batt 1st AIF.Certificate of Discharge. 6225 Private Archibald John Nelson Brown. 6th Battn, Medically unfit, 1337 day service, Service abroad 1150 days.passchendaele barracks trust, discharge certificate, a. j. n. brown, 6th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment Map Production Equipment, c1980s, c1990s
Photos .1P, .2P, and.4P were most likely taken in the 1980s and photos .3P, .5P to .7P in the c1990s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Despite lacking annotation on exact dates, locations and personnel, they are positively identified. CPL Ian Nelson in photo .1P is operating a Wild Pug 4 point transfer device in Air Survey Squadron c1980s. Control points were transferred onto the mapping diapositives of aerial photography by drilling their locations into the photographic emulsion. SPR Viv (Hawkins) Doherty in photo .2P, SPR Jeanette Drury-Lane in photo .5P and SGT Sandy Craig are operating a Wild B8 Stereoplotter coupled to a digital workstation in Air Survey Squadron c1994. Topographic features were extracted with the B8 in 3D and feature coded with attributes, using keyboard, menu, keypad and voice inputs to the computer. The features were stored in the AUTOMAP 2 digital database for subsequent cartographic production and printing. CPL Mick Ellis in photo .3P is operating the Optronix 4040 Scanner/Film Writer in Lithographic Squadron c1990s. In scanning mode, compilation sheets were mounted on the drum and scanned. The resultant raster file was vectorized, feature coded with attributes and stored by cartographic technicians in the AUTOMAP 2 database. In film writing mode, digital cartographic files were output at very high resolution for each print colour on photosensitive film, for subsequent finalisation, platemaking and printing.This is a set of seven photographs of technicians operating map production equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1980s. CPL Ian Nelson operating a Wild Pug 4 point transfer device in Air Survey Squadron. .2) - Photo, colour, c1980s. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter feature extraction, SPR Viv (Hawkins) Doherty in Air Survey Squadron. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990s. CPL Mick Ellis operating the Optronics 4040 Scanner in Lithographic Squadron. .4) - Photo, colour, c1984. AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, SPR Craig Kellet in Cartographic Squadron. .5) - Photo, colour, c1994. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter feature extraction, SPR Jeanette Drury-Lane in Air Survey Squadron. .6) - Photo, colour, c1994. AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, L to R: unidentified, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, CPL Chris Wynn in Cartographic Squadron. .7) - Photo, colour, c1994. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, L to R: unidentified (x2), SGT Sandy Craig in Air Survey Squadron..1P – no annotations .2P – annotated “Stereoplotter Workstation. The operator has the use of keyboard, menu, keypad and voice for input to the computer. Feedback is given through voice and screen messages.” .3 to .7P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, air survey, litho, aerotrig, automap 2 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lens, n.d
Lens was once the spare lens of the Cape Nelson Lighthouse.|Lens on display in MDC, with interactive component provided by the piece of broken lens - for handling. Investigations underway to use a low-watt light in the lens, which is in working order. Photos in Supplementary File.Glass lens with steel supports, painted black with bronze hinges and latches. From Cape Nelson Lighthouse - spare lens. Base for display purposes - section of contemporary concrete pipe.Front: (no inscriptions)lighthouse, cape nelson lighthouse -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sheet music, Will You Remember (Sweetheart), 1940's
Will You Remember (Sweetheart)was written Sigmund Romberg with the words by Rida Johnson Young. It was sung by Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy in the musical "Maytime" "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" is a song which was written by James A. Bland (1854–1911), an African American who wrote over 700 songs. It is an adaption by Bland of the traditional "Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny" popular since the 1840s and frequently sung by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. It was sung in the 1937 musical "Maytime" this item is an example of songs that were popular in the mid 20th century.Sheet music for "Will You Remember (Sweetheart)" The cover is black/white and has details of the composer and lyricist. There is a drawing of Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy as in the musical film MayTime. The cost is 2/-. It also contains music for "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny".music sheet-music-will-you-remember sheet-music-carry-me-back-to-old-virginny -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photocopy, Aerial view over Swallow & Ariell and surrounds, 1950
Donor was researching property on the corner of Stokes and Graham St, as old timers claim it was "the Nelson Hotel" although there is no record of such in licensing records. Particular building is at upper left of this image.Large photocopy of an aerial photo. 1950 view over Swallow & Ariell and the Counting House shows St Joseph's Catholic Church; Methodist Church on Graham St (no longer there); Nott Street factories. The "Nelson Hotel" partially showing in the upper left corner.built environment - industrial, industry - food, swallow & ariell ltd, religion - anglican (holy trinity), religion - wesleyan methodist church, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), nelson hotel, frederick thomas derham, hotels, built environment - domestic -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Decorative object - Model boat, 2016-2017
The Lady Nelson was the first decked ship to enter Western Port in 1801 under the command of Lt James Grant. She returned later in the year under the command of Murray. She carried a gig and a smaller tender, of which this is a model.The model ship and tender are as exact replications of the actual ship and boats as is possible to obtain through research, basic hull plans available and interpretation by the model builder.Model Lady Nelson ship modeltender - smaller life boat. Wood, cardboard. Three bench seats and stern seating. Clinker built. 3 sets rowlocks, no oars.lady nelson, model boat, david lumsden, churchill island, western port, port phillip bay -
Unions Ballarat
Speeches that changed the world: The stories and transcripts of the moments that made history (Don Woodward Collection), 2005
Collection of speeches by various international persons - e.g. Nelson Mandela, George W. Bush, Ghandi, Stalin, Churchill, Molotov. Topics are various - e.g. science, politics, religion and social commentary.International politics, science, religion and social commentary.Book; 224 pages. Cover: black background; black and white photograph of Nelson Mandela with his fist raised; white and red lettering; title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, mandela, nelson, hitler, adolf, bush, george w, ghandi, mahatma, stalin, joseph, churchill, winston, molotov, meir, golda, roosevelt, franklin, politics and government, religion, socialism, social commentary -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Black and white and colour prints, A.P. Winzenried, "Green Grows Our Garden" proofs, 1991
Contributors: A.P. Winzenried, Ella Fry, Information Branch, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, A.P. Bennett, M. Nelson, Elaine Pearce, Mrs. Jessep(1) Proofs of the colour photographs in A.P. Winzenreid, "Green Grows Our Garden." (2) Album labelled, 'Black and White Pictures for "Green Grows Our Garden." Some original photos from Ella Fry 1927, Wilson's Prom Camp 1955, Around Burnley 1980's.'Most pages have had photographs removed, presumably in main collection. Some remain. These may be those that A.P Winzenreid used but originals not in Burnley Archives. These have been scanned and numbered as in Album. (17) Students possibly making fertilizer or soil mix. (18) Copy of photograph in, "Prize Essays," A.E. Bennett, c.1894, students working in the Orchard. (63) On reverse, "Stockmans Residence 12/41. P?." (74) View of Sequoia sempervirens and surrounding beds 1919. "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No 1981(889-6)." Also see B93.723. (77) Students working in the Gardens around the Oak, 1913 On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agticulture Ref. No. 1981(889-4)." Also see B95.907. (95) Students pruning a fruit tree, Marjorie McQuade (1949) at bottom. (127-136) Photographs taken at Wilson's Promontory excursion 1955, donated by M. Nelson, Springhurst (M.A. Skuse 1956): (127) "Coming up from Squeaky Beach." (128) "Camping." (129) "At Sealer's Cove." (130) "Camping." (131) "On the way to Mt. Oberon." (132)"Sun Bathing on Squeaky Beach." (133) "Those who went to the Prom." (134) "Camping." p. 107 GGOG. (135)" Wilson's Prom Camp." (136) "Wilson's Prom Camp." p 107 GGOG. (232) (232) E.B. Littlejohn. (299) One of a set of photographs donated by Elaine Pearce see B90.1030.(321) Pruning Day demonstration mid 1950's. (348) Student and staff member? in the Gardens, possibly from Mrs. Jessep's Album see B09.0006. (352) 2 students in the Orchard c.1917. (354) Pavillion c.1917. (355) 3 students outside Pavillion c.1917.a.p. winzenreid, green grows our garden, ella fry, wilsons promontory, camp, students, prize essays, a.e. bennett, orchards, stockmans residence, sequoia, gardens, oak trees, pruning, fruit trees, marjorie mcquade, m. nelson, squeaky beach, camping, sealer's cove, mt. oberon, sun bathing, e.b. littlejohn, elaine pearce, pruning day, demonstration, pavillion -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard - Postcard Folder - scenes, George Rose, Rose Stereographic Company, Rose Series Picturesque Views of Warrnambool Australia [Warrnambool], 1880-1942
This postcard folder contains lithographs of photographs taken locally by Georg Rose between 1880 and 1942. He reproduced them at his company's premises, the Rose Stereographic Company at Armadale, Victoria. The postcard folder was purchased as a Warrnambool souvenir by the donor's parents around 1945 to 1950. Interestingly, the city on the cover is printed as "Warrambool", which is a location in New South Wales, but the postcards within all have the locations and text of Warrnambool. The photographs include the 'new' concrete bridge, built in 1922 to replace the original bridge, built in 1872. The boathouses belonging to Proudfoots and to Flett/Fanny Nelson are also pictured on the Hopkins River mouth. The twelve photographs included locations connected to other items in our Collection. The photographs are titled: - b. The Avenue and War Memorial. Warrnambool. Vic. c. The Blow-hole. Thunder Point. Warrnambool. Vic. d. Botanical Gardens. Warrnambool. Vic. e. Eagle Rock. Warrnambool. Vic. f. The New Concrete Bridge and Breakwater. Warrnambool. Vic. g. Liebig Street. Warrnambool. Vic. h. Looking to Thunder Point. Warrnambool. Vic. i. The Beach. Warrnambool. Vic. j. Hopkins Falls. Warrnambool. Vic. k. Shelly Beach. Warrnambool. Vic. l. The Mouth of the Hopkins River. Warrnambool. Vic. m. Panorama of Warrnambool. Vic. [Kepler Street towards Presbyterian Church on Spence St] George Rose, 1861-1942: - famous for his Late 19th and early 20th century photography. He was born in Clunes, Victoria, and was in his 20th year when he founded Rose Stereograph Company in 1880. He took the opportunity of a popular trend of the times to produce stereographs, pairs of almost duplicate photographs which appeared to be in 3D when viewed in a handheld stereo viewer. By the 1920s these lost their popularity, so he used his photographic skills to produce cards and postcards of scenes and people. The photographs in this postcard folder were taken between 1880 and 1942 by the renowned Victorian photographer George Rose. The locations match photographs and postcards in our collection that were taken at different times. A comparison between them shows the changes over time in the land and bay, the buildings and other structures, transportation and even the fashions of the times, building the story of our local history.The postcard folder has a blue-grey textured rectangular card cover with a sketch of a rose on the front along with the name of the postcard series. the location of the series' focus, the producer's details and lines for adding an address. The folded cover contains a long, concertinaed page with six titled photographs on each side, totalling twelve in all. Interestingly, the cover has the location name of "Warrambool", a place in NSW, instead of Warrnambool, the location of all of the photographs inside. The folder contains scenes from Warrnambool and nearby popular areas including Lady Bay, Port of Warrnambool, Warrnambool Breakwater, Viaduct, Merri River Footbridge, the Hopkins River Mouth, with Proudfoot’s and the Fanny Nelson/Flett boathouses. The cover has a sketch of a rose and inscriptions. The photographs for the lithographs were taken prior between 1880 and 1942 by well-known Victorian photographer, George Rose, Rose Stereograph Company of Armadale, Victoria.Image: [Rose with rosebud and leaves] Printed: "Rose Series / Picturesque Views of / WARRAMBOOL / AUSTRALIA" [correct spelling is WARRNAMBOOL] "PUBLISHED BY / ROSE STEREOGRAPH CO / ARMADALE. VIC." Printed lines (3) for an address. Printed rectangle [ ] for attaching a stamp.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, warramble, postcard, postcard folder, warrnambool scenes, picturesque views of warrnambool, picturesque views of warramble, lady bay, port of warrnambool, breakwater, warrnambool breakwater, viaduct, merri river footbridge, merri river suspension bridge, suspension footbridge, merri river mouth, hopkins river mouth, proudfoot's, fanny nelson, nelson's boatsheds, nelson's boathouse, boathouse, hopkins river boathouses, flett's boathouse, flett, george rose, image of a rose, rose series, rose stereograph co, rose stereographic company, lighograph, armadale victoria, lady bay beach, beach scene, lower light, concrete footbridge, 1922 footbridge, viaduct road, rose postcard, new concrete bridge, 1945, 1890, 1922, small footbridge, 1872 footbridge, 1872, merri river estuary, stingray bay -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1904 (?)
A sepia photograph of Mrs Daisy Nelson (nee Benzley) with three children identified from left to right: Dorothy Grant Nelson, Robert Thurlby Nelson, and Nancy Benzley Nelson.vineyards, vignerons, shops, nelson, robert alfred, dorothy grant, robert thurlby, daisy (mrs), benzley, daisy (miss), nancy benzley, george evans collection -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Rail and Base, circa 1944
This pair of kneeling rails was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. A kneeling rail is part of the furniture of a church and is used during religious prayer, assisting the person to be in the position of kneeling. A padded kneeling mat or cushion would also be provided for comfort. 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 pair of kneeling rails is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The items in our collection from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, have 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 the 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. Rail and base; pair of two. Three varnished wood pillars and cap rail, mounted on a rectangular box-shaped base. A kneeling rail used in religious worship. This is a pair of 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, rail for kneeling, rail, kneeling rail, 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, church furniture, religious furniture, religious worship, flying angel club, altar rail, kneeler, prayer, ceremonial furniture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Stool, ca. 1944
This low kneeling stool was used for prayer and was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It 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 kneeling stool 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. The Church originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The stool is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this stool 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. Stool; kneeling stool with textured vinyl cover and wooden base, with 4 wooden legs. The stool is part of the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Collection.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religion, religious service, prayer, church furniture, prayer stool, worship