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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Methodist Order of Knights, Membership card
The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia. E3112.29.1 - E3112.29.6: Light blue Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Membership cards. E3112.29.1 has the code C.C.10. E3112.29.3 - E3112.6 pale blue Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Membership cards. These cards are newer and have the code G.C.12.methodist order of knights -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Pamphlet - Periodical, Spectator Publishing Co Pty Ltd, The W.A.O.M. Link December 1961
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 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Offering envelope, Methodist Home Missions
The Methodist Home Missions was the department running the work of smaller churches and charitable institutions such as babies' homes, the Epworth Hospital, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons, aged care homes, alcohol rehabilitation, local missions to depressed areas and the like. A minister was appointed each year by Conference, on deputation, to travel around Victoria to explain and encourage local congregations to support the work of the missions.Methodist Home Missions cardboard envelope with a blue map of Australia and blue and red text. The is a curved slot at the top of the envelope for inserting coins and squares on the back to mark off weekly giving. methodist home missions, methodist inland mission -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet, Presbyterian Board of Religious Education, Orders of the Burning Bush and Covenant: First Degree
Presbyterian Church of Australia The Order of the Burning Bush Ritual for Combined Chapters First Degree small, 15 page book. The book has an dark orange cover and contains an Introduction; Rules of the Order; Combined Ritual, First Degree; Closing Service; Alternative Services; Briefer Combined Ritual, 1st Degree.orders of the burning bush -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet, Presbyterian Board of Religious Education, The Order of the Burning Bush and Covenant
Presbyterian Church of Australia The Order of the Burning Bush a Church club for boys and young men small, 12 page book. The book has a blue cover and contains The Rules of the Order; Commendations; The Ritual; Initiation to the First Degree; Initiation to the Second Degree and Appendix. 3rd edition.the order of the burning bush -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Sign - Magnetic sign
The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania sold all its residential camps operated by UC Camping in June 2023. They were Grantville, Westernport Bay; Norval, Grampions/Gariwerd; Merricks Lodge, Mornington Peninsula and Adekate Camp, Creswick.White magnetic sign with the UCA symbol at the top, taupe coloured text and yellow and green images."Uniting Church in Australia SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA" "UC CAMMPING creating opportunities www.uccamping.org.au"uc camping -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Domestic object - Cutlery
Attributed to have been used in the Melbourne office in John Flynn's early days.G080.1 Silver teaspoon with engraving on the handle. G080.2 Silver fruit fork with a decorative handle. .G080.1 "AIM"australian inland mission -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible
Brought to Australia in 1830s.Leather bound bible written in Gaelic.gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, Edinburgh Gaelic Society, 1837
Brought to Australia in the 1830s.Leather bound bible written in Gaelic. Inside: "May McDonald Braonachair owns this Bible March 21 1831" gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection, mary mcdonald braonachair -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, Edinburgh Gaelic Society, 1839
Brought to Australia in 1830s.Leather bound bible written in Gaelic with psalms at the back. On back endpapers: "Mrs Donald McAskil Burwood Melbourne 1872"gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, c1830s
Brought to Australia in the 1830s.Hand bound leather bible written in Gaelic. 279 p. "Mr Dond McAskil Holy Bible 1859"gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Illuminated Testimonial, Rev W. C. T. Peart
This is a token of appreciation to Rev William Charles J. Peart who was leaving the Wodonga-Bethanga Methodist Circuit to serve King and country. He was minister of the Wodonga-Bethanga circuit in 1914 from where he enlisted in the Light Horse. He afterwards became a gunner in the Field Artillery and was severely gassed, from which he never really recovered. He spent time in hospital and on his return to Australia his circuits were Drouin, Footscray and Merbein. He then had to request leave of absence for six months owing to war disabilities. He was able to return to the ministry. Before enlisting he married Doris Quick who came out of the Daylesford Circuit. The war left a legacy of suffering and limitation with Mr Peart, but he showed a brave face and a steady heart. Paper testimonial mounted on card. The text is gold and there is an image of a draped Australian flag in the top right corner. The testimonial is signed on behalf of the Wodonga-Bethanga Methodist Circuit by 12 people.wodonga-bethanga methodist circuit, rev william charles j. peart 1881-1949, world war 1914 - 1918 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Illuminated Testimonial, Rev Allan McVean, 1886
Rev Allan McVean was instrumental in building a Church in Geelong shortly after he arrived in Australia in 1852. In 1854 he moved to Brunswick and Coburg where he worked for 40 years. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1880-1. He was also Convenor of the Board of Examination. He died in 1896. [Source: Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1895-97]Mounted on card. Signed by the Chairman of Managers and the Secretary, Kilmore 20th May 1866.rev allan mcvean, brunswick presbyterian church, rev alan macvean -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Illuminated Testimonial, Rev Allan McVean, 1875
Rev Allan McVean was instrumental in building a Church in Geelong shortly after he arrived in Australia in 1852. In 1854 he moved to Brunswick and Coburg where he worked for 40 years. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1880-1. He was also Convenor of the Board of Examination. He died in 1896. [Source: Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1895-97]Illuminated testimonial with blue, green, red and gold decorative borders. It is signed by Members of Session and the Committee of Management of the Brunswick Presbyterian Church. rev allan mcvean, brunswick presbyterian church, rev alan macvean -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated, but c. 1971-1984
J. D. Anthony AC CH FTSE PC, born 31/12/1929, former Australian politician. Leader of the National Party 1971-1984. Deputy Prime Minister in the Gorton and McMahon Governments. Connection with the UCA is unknown.B&W gloss head and shoulders photograph of the Hon. J. Doug Anthony.john douglas anthony ac ch ftse pc -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated
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 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, June-July 1981
Mr Bena-Silu is director of the cabinet for the Kimbanguist Church in Zaire, Africa, and a member of the WCC Central and Executive Committees. He was in Australia as part of the WCC Visit to the Aborigines, June 15-July 3 1981.B&W photograph of Mr Bena-Silu speaking into a microphone. Mr Bena-Silu is director of the cabinet for the Kimbanguist Church in Zaire, Africa, and a member of the WCC Central and Executive Committees.bena-silu; world council of churches; wcc visit to the aborigines; kimbanguist church; zaire -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c.1988-1990
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. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c. 1986
Kathleen Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, nee Pitt (1905-1990) was an historian, born Omeo Victoria. A Catholic, she studied in Melbourne and Oxford, and was Professor of History at Sydney University. (See Australian Dictionary of Biography for full details.)B & W photograph of Professor Kathleen Fitzpatrick seated at a desk.kathleen fitzpatrick, historian, melbourne university, oxford university, sydney university -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c. 1883-1890
Norman in the photo is possibly the Rev. N.G. Smith in South Australia, 1914-1960.Sepia portrait photo of the interior of the second Warrnambool Methodist Church with two young men and one woman who is seated.Family of H.H. Smith, right to left: Victor, Norman and Daisywarrnambool; methodist church; h.h. smith; rev. n.g. smith; victor smith; daisy smith -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Medallion, c1927
Australian shaped necklace with a loop at the top. The is text on the front and on the back."CE" "REV. G.F.DYSON A LOVE GIFT 1927 FROM G.I.NELSON" christian endeavour -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
The Australian Young Women's Missionary Movement was formed in 1923.Young Women's Missionary Movement dark and light blue enamel badge in the shape of a shield with a ribbon shape at its base. There is vertical pin on the back."YWMM" "METHODIST CHURCH"young women's missionary movement -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
Yellow Uniting Church Adult Fellowship badge in the stylised shape of Australia with text and a red and white dove."UCAF"uniting church adult fellowship -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
photograph, Undated
Alison M Grant (18/3/1925–15/4/1984) studied for a B.D. as a private student and when in 1974 the General Assembly of Australia approved the ordination of women she applied to be a candidate for the ministry and was ordained in 1975. She served in Robinvale and Balmoral before her untimely death from cancer on Palm Sunday 1984. She was very highly regarded as both an educator and as a minister.B & W photograph of Alison Grant riding a bicycle.Rev. Alison Grantrev. alison m. grant; ordained 1975; robinvale; balmoral. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1976-1977
Reverend Tom Houston Executive Director of the British and Foreign Bible Society was in Australia to conduct seminars for the Society and the Evangelical Alliance.B & W head & shoulders gloss photograph of Rev. Tom Houston.C&N 30/11/1977, p. 16. The Reverend Tom Houston The Bible Society in Australia National Public Relations Department PO Box 507 Canberra City ACT 2601tom houston, executive director, british and foreign bible society, evangelical alliance -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bible, The New English Bible, 1972
The bible is signed by the Moderator, Secretary and Moderators from 1979-2001Brown leather covered bible with 1377 gilt edged pages in a green box. The bible has green leather end papers. The spine, which is faded, has gilt embossed text. There is a dedication inside the bible."THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA. This bible was used at the first meeting of the SYNOD OF TASMANIA held in Launceston 28th-30th October, 1977. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bible, The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: appointed to be read in churches
Brown leather covered bible with 1505 gilt edged pages and 6 colour maps at the back. The spine has gilt embossed text. There is a dedication stuck inside the front of the bible."METHODIST ORDER OF KNIGHTS. Presented to the Provincial High Court of Victoria and Tasmania as an Expression of Esteem and Appreciation of the many courtesies shown during the Inter-Provincial Rally held in Melbourne December 1950 - January 51 for the South-Australian Delegation" " ? Beasley Knight Grand Commander"methodist order of knights -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Elizabeth Adler, June-July 1981
Elisabeth Adler was part of the World Council of Churches Program to Combat Racism's visit to Australian Aborigines, June 15-July 3 1981. Adler was the German DDR Director of the Evangelical Academy of Berlin Brandenburg.Black and white photograph. Head and shoulders portrait of Ms Elisabeth Adler with dark hair and wearing a white blouse.elizabeth adler, world council of churches -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Medal - Member of Order of Australia, Commonwealth of Australia, 1988
Penleigh Boyd wrote this in The Age obituary to Dorothea Patricia Davies AM (3 Jan 1921-5 Nov 2009). "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a life member and former president of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Certificate associated with this honour (item D502).awards, honours, robin boyd, walsh st -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Opera Glasses
Patricia Boyd was on the Board of the Australia Opera for several years. The Walsh St house holds a significant collection of opera recordings. Penleigh Boyd wrote this in The Age obituary to Dorothea Patricia Davies AM (3 Jan 1921-5 Nov 2009). "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a life member and former president of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Certificate and the medals associated with this honour (items D502 and F126 respectively).opera, patricia boyd, patricia davies, robin boyd