The Rev Charles Kingston Daws was president (1957) of the Victoria and Tasmania Conference, and president-general (1969-72) of the Methodist Church of Australasia. Two metal printing plates in a buff "Spectator Publishing" envelope which has ink handwriting on the front. G138.1 and G138.2 printing plates. G138.3 envelope.On envelope: "C. K. Daws Original Block Church Crest Do not use Hold for making Electros or Sterios"rev c k daws, methodist church of australasia, methodist minister, president of conference

Ordination of the Rev. Ann Drummon by Maroondah Presbytery at the Knox Community Relations Centre at Scoresby UC. Margaret Watson was chairman of the Presbytery.Watson is shown dressed in an alb with the blue UC scarf; Drummon is pictured in street clothes. Both are inside a church.Names & C&N identified.drummond, ann, watson, margaret, ordination, maroondah presbytery

Belonging to Florence Gertrude Edwards, Sister Martha, Deaconess of Carlton Methodist Mission. She later married the Rev. George Dyson.White starched lawn ribbons with drawn thread work at one end. R034.2 is darned. R034.1 has a join midway.

Rev. Dr. Charles Strong arranged a meeting of some imminent citizens of Melbourne on the 17th of February 1885 when the decision was made to form the Melbourne District Nursing Society. Rev. Strong chaired the meeting, on 4th of March 1885, which accepted the Rules of the Society prepared by the Sub-committee. He chaired the first Annual meeting of the Society the following year and remained a Committee member for several years.Rev. Dr. Charles Strong had significant involvement in the establishment of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), the first District Nursing Society in Australia. He was born in Scotland and came to Melbourne with his family in 1875, initially being Minister of Scots Church in Collin Street. He left the Presbyterian church and became the first Minister of the newly formed, free religious, Australian Church in 1885. Rev. Strong cared passionately about social welfare issues and was a member of the Australian Health Society from 1880 and also president of the Convalescent Aid Society. He was involved with improving lodging houses in the slums of Melbourne and recognized the need for nursing care of the sick poor in their own homes. Many eminent citizens of Melbourne supported this idea and he arranged a meeting of these citizens, fifteen women and four men, at Mrs. William McCulloch's home on the 17th of February 1885, when the decision was made to form the Melbourne District Nursing Society. Dr. Strong, along with Dr. Caffyn, had experience of social welfare work in Scotland and were able to explain the object and scope of a District Nursing Society. A Sub-committee was formed, with Mrs. Charles Strong among the members, to draw up a Constitution and for suggestions to carrying on the Society's work. Rev. Strong chaired the meeting, on 4th of March 1885, which accepted the Rules of the Society prepared by the Sub-committee. A Special General Meeting was held on the 9th of April and the first Officers and Committee members, were elected with the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Strong being elected as members. Rev. Strong chaired the first Annual meeting of the Society the following year and remained a Committee member for several year. Reverend Dr. Charles Strong died on the 12th of February 1942 aged 97 years.This black and white portrait photograph shows an elderly Reverend Dr Charles Strong who has receding and thinning white hair and is sporting a white trimmed moustache and beard. His face shows the lines of an aging gentleman. He is wearing a winged collar on his white shirt and is wearing a black tie. He is also wearing a black jacket.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, rev. dr. charles strong

Various newspaper articles relating to members of the congregation of St. John's, Forest Street, Bendigo. Items of interest are church attendance prizes, the death of Rev. D. A. Mackenzie suddenly at the manse and cricket scores. Part of Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, newspaper items, rev. d .a. mackenzie, singing, choir, sport, cricket, history

George Percival Rayner, BA (Adel), BD (MCD), DCM was born in Strathfield, NSW, in 1894 and died in Adelaide, SA, on 12 December 1976. He was ordained a Congregational minister at Vardon Memorial, Kings Park, SA on 21 December 1921. His ministries were: Vardon Memorial, Kings Park, SA 1921-1923; Augustine, Hawthorn, Vic 1923-1928; Staines, Middlesex, UK 1929-1937; Lea Road, Wolverhampton, UK 1937-1948 and Unley Park, SA 1950 - ?Sepia toned 3/4 studio portrait tipped on to brown card of the Rev. G. P. Rayner, wearing an academic gown and clerical collar. He has his arms at his side, his body slightly angled and he is looking directly at the camera.rev g p rayner ba bd, congregational minister, augustine congregational church hawthorn, george percival rayner, vardon memorial congregational church

Dyeline print of Drawing R4683 Rev F, - Motor Bus Data, dated 6/5/1941. Gives bus numbers, make and type number of vehicles in service, capacity, turning circle, wheel bases, Tare weight, overall length, width and height.trams, tramways, buses, mmtb, lists

This Holy Communion set was for use in hospitals and was brought out from England by the Rev Joseph Albiston in 1863. It is the gift of Miss Mernie Albiston.Black leather box with midnight blue velvet and satin lining containing a chalice, paten and lidded flask."ihs"albiston, joseph, rev., communiun vessels

An annual pilgrimage undertaken by Mentonians, led by Rev Roger Williams, until Papua New Guinea was deemed too dangerous for school trips.

Brick Presbyterian Church opened in Livingstone St Beaufort on Nov 28 1909. Rev. Charles Neville was the Minister. The foyer was added in 1983.Black and White Photograph of St Andrews Presbyterian ChurcNilbeaufort, beaufort buildings, beaufort church

Pomonal Methodist Church with group of people standing out the front of the building. Photograph taken on the day the church was opened in 1935. Financial aid from the Methodes Church enabled a building to be erected using voluntary labour. The first service was held by the Methodes' on Sunday Dec. 1st. 1935. Conducted by Rev. N. G. Graham of Stawell and the evening service by Rev. G. Fisher of Ararat. This building now used by United Church.Black and white photo of a building with a large group of people kneeling & standing to the right of the building. stawell religion

The church, on the corner of Scott and Cameron Streets, Cavendish, Vic 3144 replaced an earlier church built in the 1860s.S059.1 small engraved silver trowel with turned wood handle. S059.2 Yale style lock brass key with a small wood fob with gilt text.S059.1 "Presented to Rev. C. Irving Benson on occasion of LAYING FOUNDATIOIN STONE METHODIST CHURCH CAVENDISH 17-8-1938" S059.2 "Cavendish 25.8.54"cavendish methodist church, rev c irving benson, commemorative trowel, key

The foundation stone of the Wellington St. Methodist Church Collingwood was laid on December 13 1886, by W.R. Bennett J.P.Sepia photograph of the Wellington St. Methodist Church Clifton Hill."Wellington St. Clifton Hill where I was appointed to preach and minister during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N. Mapperson.wellington st. methodist clifton hill, collingwood, rev. n. mapperson, w.r. bennett

A Short History of the Churches who formed the Stawell Uniting Church.Pale blue card cover with red print over a blue photograph of a churchStawell Uniting Church and Community Centre A Short History of the Chrched who formed the Stawell Uniting Church Compiled by Marie Hemley and Rev Graeme Suttonstawell religion

Black and white photograph. Group (outside) with building in background (under construction) and tripot/foundation stone with block and tackle in foreground. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP69', 'the foundation stone of the new Baptist Church at Eaglehawk (A. Levy, Photo). Names:: W.G. Stephens, J.P. President of Baptist Union (printed). Rev. S.G. Goble, Fred Morris, Fred Foot, Rev. Boreham (hand written in blue ballpoint pen). On reverse - Half of a photograph with inscription on statue 'to the Hon. Sir William John Clarke, Bart. LLD. MLC, Victoria's Tribute', 'RHSV stamp (GP69). History of object: Previous Acc. NO. GP69. Photograph Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000A Levyperson, group, baptist church, eaglehawk

Articles for Royal Historical Society (Bendigo Branch) June 1973. 1. Article re two aspects of New Chum Railway mine - a. the shaft has a 180 degree 'twist' in it; b. ventilation problems at depth (4236 feet level); 2. Specimen Hill Methodist Church - mention of Mining Inspector Grainger; Mr Widdox; Blazier (Braizer)?? & Co - contractors; Rev. Rankin; Mr Manley; Brass Band; Rev. Winn. 2. ''The new bells - St Paul's Church, Bendigo'' - mention of Mears and Stainbank (Bell Foundry, Whitechapel, London); Rt Rev R E Richards (Bishop of Bendigo); re-casting of bells 1964. 3. Article re artificial ventilation re West Berry Consols Mine (Allendale) and use of a Roots Blower. 4. Article ''It slowly fades away'' re demolition of 46 Lucan Street (see also Moaic #2860) - mention of Thunders Brewery; Bendigo Cognac Distillery; Cyril Michelsen; John Michelsen; description of vats and layout of site.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo

Object: Salvation Army Mallet. Turned polished wooden Mallet. In scripted '' Presented to, John Green ESQ. Mayor of Eaglehawk on the occasion of laying Memorial Stone Salvation Army Barracks, Eaglehawk Feb 25th 1885. REV . W. Boot. General. James Barker Major.Plaque with inscriptioncivic mementoes, presentations, wooden salvation army mallet, salvation army. wooden mallet. eaglehawk. james barker. john green esq

Arthur Dowsey, b. 1899, was the son of Thomas and Rebecca Jane (nee Harding) Dowsey and brother of Ruby May. HE married Una Beryl Whitey in 1925. Arthur died in 1975 and is buried at Ferntree Gully.Methodist Sunday School Union of Victoria and Tasmania. Arthur Dowsey of Rowan Street was awarded a prize at the half yearly competitive examination held in April 1909. The certificate is buff in colour with green and gold decoration. A portrait of Rev. John Wesley founder of the Methodist Church at left.sunday school, methodist school, john wesley

People in photograph: A.W.C.Goold, E.Elbeshausen, E.Watts, F.Hanson, F.Wakefield, H.Powys, J.G.Leask, L.F.Gill, L.Powys, L.Servants, N.M.Wishart, R.R.Cousens, R.Shaw, Rev L.Townsend, S.G.Bounning, W.Herbertblack and white photograph, mounted, original, good condition

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morgan.land rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morgan.land rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morganland rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

There are other family photos related to the Jacobs family in the collection. Win married Rev Stephen Edwin Yarnold at the the Presbyterian manse, North Essendon in July 1946. Photo shows 16 girls and boys standing and sitting in the long grass on the grounds outside the building. In the background women and children are at the entrance doorway of the church. The ladies are wearing hats and gloves. A tree/bush is under the window of the brick building to the right hand side of the photo.2 Fife Boys Dark seated / first left / But one / Kinder at Wyclif / (Win Jacob) / Kinder Tchurches, children, norfolk road, surrey hills, females, pre-schools, structures and establishments, fife family, miss win jacobs, mrs win yarnold, miss winifred atwood jacobs, mrs winifred attwood yarnold, mrs winifred attwood yarnold, rev stephen edwin yarnold, wyclif congregational church

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Plinys Letters Author: Alfred Church & W. J. Brodribb Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons Date: 1872 Further Information: Alfred Church, Headmaster of the Royal Grammar School, Henley-On-Thames. Rev W. J. Brodribb, Late fellow of St. John's College, CambridgeThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 876 PLI Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, plinys letters, alfred church & w. j. brodribb, alfred church, w. j. brodribb

BHS Collection. See Item 8651.1Methodist Sunday School Union of Victoria and Tasmania. Ruby Dowsey of Rowan Street was awarded a credit certificate at the half yearly competitive examination held in April 1909. The certificate is buff in colour with green and gold decoration. A portrait of Rev. John Wesley founder of the Methodist Church at left.sunday school, methodist school, john wesley