Item/s in collective re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer cat No 5790 for his service details. Cardboard backing with a coloured religious picture (The Last Supper) and a small paper calendar attached under picture. A ribbon forms a hook at the top.In black ink on cardboard “ (a tick) letters, X cables ( a dot) parcels” “Bern Ruler 5th February 1941. The calendar pages have the above marks on the dates. Back cover “14.12.40 SMA’ with the months and numbers.calendar, 1941, ww2

In 1902 Blanche Brown was confirmed into the Anglican Church at Buninyong, being presented with this card, signed by the Bishop of Ballarat Arthur Green and Richard Hosken. Colour printed card with religious symbols and a prayer. Handwritten names of the confirmed person and those authorising the confirmation of Blanche Brown into the Anglican Church. religion, christianity, buninyong, church of england

Print: framed print of religious affirmation: 'They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength' Frame is made of lemon coloured wood, crossed at ends.cottage, miners, religion

Collection of Merle Bush documents: A - various newspaper cuttings; B - religious pamphlets; C - girl guides newsletters; D - Various advertisement brochures.

Wesleyans at Magpie collected money to built a tent chapel at Magpie, but the rush had moved on before it was erected so the tent was taken to Ballarat where it becme the basis of the Lydiard Street Wesleyan Church (now Uniting Church). A bluestone church was later bulit above the Magpie School which was demolished in the 1960s with the stone used in the entrance building at Sovereign Hill.A large rock at Magpie, beside the Yarrowee Creek, was called Pulpit Rock. It was at this rock that the early miners gathered in 1853 for open air religious services. magpie, wesleyan church, religion, pulpit rock, geology

The business card for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Port Melbourne lists The Reverend Noel R WHALE as it Associate Priest. Withe demolition and conversion to apartments of the Holy Trinity Church building, services were now conducted in the Church Hall.Small white business card for Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne has a religious picture on the left of the the printing and a brown stripe down the right hand edge.David OGG, Mike FARRELLnoel whale, religion - anglican (holy trinity), david ogg, mike farrell

Thomas Hastie was the first Presbyterian minister of Buninyong and started the first school in Buninyong in 1848. The original photo was probably taken in 1887 on his 30th anniversary.Thomas Hastie was the first schoolmaster in Buninyong, starting his own school plus ministering to the Presbyterian church.B&W copy of photograph of Reverend Thomas Hastie, 3/4 length portrait, side view, wearing formal clerical attire, holding a religious book.Laser copy, 1995, original with W Stepnell, Scotsburnthomas hastie, presbyterian minister, buninyong

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

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; one of a 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

Cream religious card, cut out diamond in centre with pink flowers painted around. Inscription in centre page. Pink edge held together with olive green cord.The Father himself loveth you. Fail not I in the hour of testing. Christ is pledged to bring thee through. In his arms securely restoring. There those shall there strength renew all kind thoughts.documents, cards

Fawn cloth hardcover religious family saga novel, The caravan Returns by Australian author Eileen Finlay. Has black writing of title, author and publisher on spine only.fictionA third in a series - Australian family religious saga about the le Maires and Macdonalds portraying both the elderly and modern young people with tenderness and sympathy.religious fiction, family stories, family saga, australian fiction

Circa 1870, “Estey”, American-made, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). Initially purchased by Mr John Box, This example folds up into a small wooden case. It was often borrowed and could frequently be seen on the roadside, waiting to be picked up by horse and cart for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall or private home. This organ was donated to the Baptist Church in the 1920s, from the estate of John Box, and was in constant use. This 'Estey' harmonium belonged to the local Bentleigh Baptist Church, Vickery Street, Bentleigh. It was often borrowed for delivery to a place of worship, often a local hall. There was also a “Methodist Mission to Chinese”, located in Lydia Street, Bentleigh, where the Methodist religion was taught to those interested Chinese. Pioneer settlers welcomed the support and fellowship provided by their gatherings for regular religious worshipCirca 1870, “Estey”, American, small Harmonium, (commonly known as a Gospel Organ). This example folds up into a small, wooden case so that it could be easliy transported to Religious Servicesmoorabbin, harmonium, baptist church, pioneers, settlers, bentleigh, worship, mckinnon, cheltenham, organs, estey, methodist mission

Black and white copy of Fisher Family Religious Sect. Led by James Fisher known as Nunawading Messiah and members known as Fisherites.| ross Ref: ND 3944; ND 4049rintel, tamar, fisher, julia, kezia, immanuel, j.c.m, samuel, john, deborah, ruth, jessie (nee kefford), emma (nee kefford), mina, zillah

Belonged to Harry Atkin No VX21935 2nd AIF. Refer 1079P for his service history.Book, New Testament at the top with a crown over GvR underneath. Owners name, number stamped on in purple.“H Atkin VX21935”new testament, religious, h atkin

Abbott collection old leather bound Bible with brass corners & clasp, family Bible of Alexander Tamlyn Roberts & Elizabeth Ann (Abbott) Contains family history & colour prints. Inscription reads Alexander Tamlyn Roberts born Newlyn Cornwall February 15th 1839, wife Elizabeth Ann London June 3rd 1847 married April 18th 1866 at St.Peters church Eaglehawk Bendigo.personal effects, religious, bible

Abbott collection, very old leather bound bible given to James Staines Abbott by his wife & daughters upon his 47th birthday. Contains many notations & newpaper cuttings, 2 pencil drawings by J.S.Abbott & 2 photos of his wife. James Staines Abbott was librarian for 18 years at the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute.Inscription reads James Stainies Abbott the gift of his affectionate wife and daughters, Elizabeth Abbott, Elizabeth Ann Abbott, Caroline Esther Abbott June 1st 1862 Eaglehawk Gully Bendigo Australia.personal effects, religious, bible

Leaflet for Youth Rally - 'This is Life'. Concert and Youth Rally held on 21st June 1952, Temperance Hall, Bendigo. Presented by 'Campaigners for Christ', Melbourne.organization, club/society, religious

Small booklet containing 77 pages titled St.Luke in Current English published by Angus and Robertson, with Merle Bush name written in pencil on front cover and inside on first page.Mary L Mathesonpersonal effects, religious, merle bush

Small booklet containing 110 pages titled The Gospel according to St.Luke, written in pencil inside name Merle Bush Bairnsdale.personal effects, religious, merle bush

small cream coloured paper 'Missionary Birthday Band Information Leaflet - 'Founded 1909 ' - the aim of the 'MISSIONARY BIRTHDAY BAND 'is to send forth Native Christians in Heathen Lands ..To evangelise their own people.' …back page shows a Financial Statement dated 31.12.1937personal effects, religious, 'missionary birthday band /

This building was moved from Yandoit Creek to the corner of Main Road and Seventh Street, Hepburn Springs. Colour photograph of on old schoolhouse that was moved from Yandoit Hills to the corner of Main Road and Seventh Street, Hepburn Springs. The building was used for religious services before being turned into a private residence. yandoit hills state school no 2052, education, hepburn springs, yandoit hills, yandoit creek

Five small books of the Gospels and Acts transcribed into current English by Mrs Mary L. Matheson which she used for religious instruction at Forest Hill State School and a Christmas card to Elsie Payne.Five small books of the Gospels and Acts transcribed into current English by Mrs Mary L. Matheson matheson, mary, payne, elsie, forest hill state school no. 4251

Item/s in collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details. Booklet- 16 pages, religious calendar 1943 with a picture of a Saint with a child in his arms. Inside are the months, dates printed in blue ink, on the memo side of the month ar hand written in black ink numbers. Front cover inside “ Margaret Ruler” in black lead handwriting. Page “November 1943” handwritten in blue ink “ calendar, ww2

Jewish worship in Bendigo (Sandhurst) an overview of Religious observation 1853 - 2017 soft cover 20 pages with black & white and some coloured photographs, published by the Bendigo Historical Society, researched and written by Terry Davidson.book, bendigo, jewish, bendigo-religion-jewish

Identity discs belonging to "Keith Cooper" No. 3798359. Part of the Cooper Collection.Two metal rust resistant metal discs, one brass octagonal and one black coloured circular. Each is stamped with the owner's name, service number, religious denomination and blood group. Each is joined with a green coloured cord.Stamped on each disc: AUST 3798359, K.E. COOPER, S.A., O.POS.cooper collection, keith cooper, identity discs

Thurible located in the Anglican chapel of St Peter of the Mission to Seafarers.This is one of the many objects used for religious services in the chapel of the Mission.Cone shaped brass incense burner with relief religious motif of madonna and child and cut-out cross-shaped holes, suspended from chains at three points from the top rim. Suspended by rings underneath is swinging brass cross.religious objects, incense burner, religious icons, thurible, mission to seafarers, st peter chapel, sanctuary lamp