Showing 1679 items matching "returned services"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: ENVELOPE, 28/10/1907
White envelope addressed to Mr. M. Kelly, Williamson St., Bendigo and post marked Melbourne Oct 28 1907. 'On His Majesty's Service' printed across the top of the envelope and 'Returned Letter' printed across the post marking. 'Dead Letter Office, Melbourne' stamped in the bottom left corner.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - envelope, mr m kelly, dead letter office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - A SOUVENIR OF 'THE GLAMOUR GIRLS' REVUE 'THEN AND NOW' 1944, 1944
A Souvenir of 'The Glamour Girls' Revue 'Then and Now' 1944. From Mr & Mrs C Clark. Page 1, Bendigo presents 'The Glamour Girls' in Their Hit Revue 'Then & Now' a Pot Pourri of Dances and Fun, Produced and created by the Team Spirit of Peggy Hinsley, Elaine O'Shea, Joan Albert, Gladys Jordon, Amba Harrington, Moira Knowles. Doris Clow, Betty Angel, Cath Mc Queenie, Thelma Cochrane, Mona Roberts. Under Direction of C Clark. Musical Direction, Edward Thomas. Accompaniste, Leila Camp, Vida Roberts. Violinists, Honor Allfrey, Edgar Jarrett. Drums, Frank Kennedy, Andy Beattie. Costumes, Tivoli Theatres. Page 3/ In lending your personality, your charm and your talent to help raise Funds for the Returned Soldiers' Relief Appeal, you have given not only to the soldiers, but to the Nation a great service. As the producer and originator of the 'Glamour Girl Revue' I wish to place on record my personal thanks to the noble part you have played in making this show the financial success it has proved to be. You will appreciate that no remuneration has given by the Committee for your services, with this decision I am sure you fully concur. I would however, like you to accept this souvenir as a small token of gratitude for the great pleasure it has given my wife and I to have been associated with each and everyone of you as a team. May we have future successes in our services to those in need. Yours truly, (signed) C Clark. Page 5/ Photograph of Mr and Mrs C Clark signed; Sincerely M & C Clark. Extra page has been added here and a black and white photograph of the cast on stage attached using photograph corners. Page 5/ Photo of Peggy. Page 7. Page 9 photo of Elaine. Page 11 photo Joan. Page 13 Gladys. Page 15 Amba. Page 17 Moira. Page 19 Doris. Page 21 Betty. Page 23 Cath. Page 25 Thelma. Page 27 Mona. Page 29 Autographs: Betty Angell, Thelma Crochrane, S M Grossmann, Vida Roberts, Mona Roberts, G E Thomas, J Albert, H M Allfrey, J J Monte, Elaine O'Shea, Andrew Beattie, Moira Knowle, Teen Armstrong, C M McQueenie, Peg Hainsly, Doris Blow, Amba Harrington, J N Armstrong, M Clark, C Clark (autographs in copy A only.) Page 31. ''1940 - Never have so many owed so much to so few.'' - Winston Churchill. A Friend Who Understands. You've shared the joys and troubles The Laughter and the tears, And you've given loyal friendship Through the Changing Varied years, Your voice has been beside me Whispering courage for the day, And you've helped and blessed and cheered me Making glad the uphill way, And of all the many blessings That have reached me from God's hands, There's no gift more sweet and precious Than the Friend - who understands. 1944 ''Never have so few needed so much from so many'' - Returned Soldiers' Relief Appeal. Copy A/ Inscription on front cover To 'YACK'. Signed on page 3, C Clark. Signed on page 5 Sincerely M & C Clark. Page 29 Autographs: Betty Angell, Thelma Crochrane, S M Grossmann, Vida Roberts, Mona Roberts, G E Thomas, J Albert, H M Allfrey, J J Monte, Elaine O'Shea, Andrew Beattie, Moira Knowle, Teen Armstrong, C M McQueenie, Peg Hainsly, Doris Blow, Amba Harrington, J N Armstrong, M Clark, C Clark. Orange ribbon is faded. Copy B/ markings: front cover - Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch stamp, sticker - D1729. Cover and white sticker with D1729 on top right corner. First 2 sheets are torn at top hole punch. Orange ribbon is worn at the back.program, theatre, the glamour girls, a souvenir of 'the glamour girls' revue 'then and now' 1944. from mr & mrs c clark. their hit revue 'then & now' a pot pourri of dances and fun, produced and created peggy hinsley, elaine o'shea, joan albert, gladys jordon, amba harrington, moira knowles. doris clow, betty angel, cath mc queenie, thelma cochrane, mona roberts. under direction of c clark. musical direction, edward thomas. accompaniste, leila camp, vida roberts. violinists, honor allfrey, edgar jarrett. drums, frank kennedy, andy beattie. costumes, tivoli theatres. raise funds for the returned soldiers' relief appeal. as the producer and originator my personal thanks to the part you have this show a success. no remuneration has given by for your services. accept this souvenir as a token of. c clark. photograph of mr and mrs c clark signed; sincerely m & c clark. black and white photograph of the cast, peggy, elaine, joan, gladys, amba, moira, doris, betty, cath, thelma, mona, autographs: betty angell, thelma crochrane, s m grossmann, vida roberts, mona roberts, g e thomas, j albert, h m allfrey, j j monte, elaine o'shea, andrew beattie, moira knowle, teen armstrong, c m mcqueenie, peg hainsly, doris blow, amba harrington, j n armstrong, m clark, c clark. 'yack'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
One white sheet with blue printing. On the sheet are the words' Returned Sailors' Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Bendigo Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony.' Friday April 25th. 1952. Includes speeches, music prayers. Situated at the Upper Reserve. Collections 'in aid of distressed and indigent ex servicemen.'event, official, anzac memorial service, lydia chancellor, collection, war, wwii, soldiers events, ceremonies, anzac day, program, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: DEPT OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL SERVICE ENVELOPE
... ' Dept of Labour and National Service [Man Power Directorate... envelope handwritten caption ' Dept of Labour and National Service ...[a] Cohns Printed Manilla envelope handwritten caption ' Dept of Labour and National Service [Man Power Directorate] Return Showing names of Employees age , military classification. [b] Folded documents enclosed pertaining to above caption.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NDSN GRADUATES ASSOCIATION: INVITATION, 7th April 2000
Events, NDSN Graduates Association invite you to NDSN 50th Reunion on Saturday 20th April 2000 10a.m. - 4p.m. at the All Seasons Motor Inn McIvor Road, Bendigo.Guest Speaker: Helen Doherty Group Captain- Director of Nursing- Department of Defence. Display of Opening Memorial Service Canberra for the Nurses War Memorial.Morning tea, seated luncheon, afternoon tea and commemorative gift inclusive.Cost: Members $20.00-reunion; Non Members $25.00- reunion, Members $20.00- five year membership. R.S.V.P. 7th April 2000. Please return to : Maree Worme, 135 McIvor Road, Bendigo,3550., Kaye Walsh, Plante Court, Bendigo 3550. The number of the ticket is 1000.bendigo, hospital, northern district school of nursing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, George F Langley et al, Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator, 1976
Purchased online after Exec decision that we should have it regardless of cost, for $120. While cataloguing, noticed it was a faulty copy. Page 32 followed by 65-70, followed by 49 to 188. Pages 33 to 48 missing. Returned to bookseller for refund, and ordered one on-line for much less.Sand, sweat and camels - The Australian Companies of the Imperial Camel Corps / Australian Aviator by George F and Edmee M Langley. Illustrated soft cover double book with coverage of WWI Egyptian activity of Aussie Camel Corps and subsequent forming as 14th and 15th Australian Light Horse regiments, interesting appendices. (Second book "Australain Aviator" by Sir Norman Brearley)war - world war i, armed services, transport - aviation and aerodrome, armed services - air force, george furner langley, edmee mary langley, australian companies of the imperial camel corps, sir norman brearley, australian light horse -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bruce Scates et al, World War One: A history in 100 stories, 2015
"World War One: A history in 100 stories" Stories from men and women who had returned from WWI. The gassed, the crippled, the insane - all those irreparably damaged by war. Hardcover book of 369 pages. Compiled by Bruce Scates, Rebecca Wheatley and Laura James(inside title page) " For the people of Port Melbourne in memory of Allan Whittaker, Best, Bruce. Signed by Scates, Wheatley and Jamesarmed services, memorials, war - world war i, allan whittaker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memo pad, Port Melbourne Council, 1918 - 1919
The item belonged to Syd ANDERSON and was later acquired by his friend Isobel MACBETH and donated to the Society.Leather bound, unused memo pad and pencil embossed for presentation to local returned servicemen by the Port Melbourne CouncilPresented by the Port Melbourne Town Council to Local members of the A.I.E.F.armed services, war - world war i, local government - town of port melbourne, sydney sims anderson, isobel macbeth -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - WWI troops returning to Port Melbourne, 1945
Two photographs of WWI troops returning to Port Melbournearmed services, war - world war i, piers and wharves - station pier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond, 2016
The remains of 33 Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australiaaustralia - soldiers - repatriation ceremonies, repatriation - australia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - H J AINSWORTH, Returning WWI Soldiers, Town of Port Melbourne, Goldsworthy and Davey, 3 Sep 1917
Awards, Presentations, World War I, Local Government Town of Port Melbourne. Anzac Greeting Certificate of thanks to H.J. AINSWORTH for service in World War I, dated 3/9/1917. From Town of Port Melbourne, signed by Mayor, Councillor and Town Clerk. Sealed with Port Melbourne Seal.Town of Port Melbourne, Anzacs. For Liberty. For Justice.awards and presentations, war - world war i, james peter crichton, arthur victor heath, town clerks, william howe, mayors, herbert james ainsworth -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - RACV cars collecting returned prisoners of war from hospital ship, Oranje, Princes Pier, Port Melbourne, The Age, 30 Sep 1945
COPYRIGHT THE AGE Black & white copy photo, shows RACV cars collecting returned prisoners of war from hospital ship 'Oranje' at Princes Pier.Copy supplied by the RACV heritage collection, Noble Park VIC 3174. 97903043piers and wharves - princes pier, armed services - army, racv, oranje - hospital ship -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letter written in Italian, envelope and translation
The envelope is printed in blue with 'D. Casamento. Austral Cafe. 127 View Street. Bendigo.' and 'If not claimed within 7 days please return.' The envelope is opened and joined only by the bottom and left-hand bottom corner. There are two tears and folds at the top of the envelope. The letter written in Italian is on one page and has been folded in half. It is dated 21 November 1912. The English translation of the letter is on two pages, which has been folded in half and then in thirds. The translation indicates the subjects of the letter is the snow in the mountains, military service, catching bears in the mountains and mentions other relatives.letter, italy -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mark Lyons, Legacy: The first fifty years, 1978
... of australia - history australia - returned service personel ...This history traces Legacy's first fifty years in considerable detail, but places it firmly within its social environment. It will be of interest, not only to current and past members of Legacy, but students of Australian history and society, and all who are concerned with Australia's welfare services.Bibliography, index, ill (b/w) (plates), p,263.non-fiction This history traces Legacy's first fifty years in considerable detail, but places it firmly within its social environment. It will be of interest, not only to current and past members of Legacy, but students of Australian history and society, and all who are concerned with Australia's welfare services. legacy clubs of australia - history, australia - returned service personel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1948/1949 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Personal Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Personal Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Personal Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for the 12 months from 1st july to 30th June 1949 for lillian Prout. Total net income 588 pounds. Group certificate from Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer attached.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1949/1950 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1949 to 30th June 1950. Total Net Income 649 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1950/1951 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1950 to 30th June 1951. Total Net Income 749 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1951/1952 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1951 to 30th June 1952. Total Net Income 881 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1952/1953 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1952 to 30th June 1953. Total Net Income 960 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1953/1954 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1953 to 30th June 1954. Total Net Income 1,025 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1954/1955 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1954 to 30th June 1955. Total Net Income 880 pounds. Group certificate and notice of assessment enclosed.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1955/1956 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1955 to 30th June 1956. Total Net Income 215 pounds.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1956/1957 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1956 to 30th June 1957. Total Net Income 201 pounds.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1957/1958 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1957 to 30th June 1958. Total Net Income 219 pounds.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1958/1959 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1958 to 30th June 1959. Total Net Income 213 pounds.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: 1959/1960 TAX RETURN
... Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria... DOCUMENT Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria ...Income Tax and Social Services Contribution - Victoria - Personal Return for Lillian Prout. Tax Return for the 12 months from 1st July 1959 to 30th June 1960. Total Net Income 220 pounds.document -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: The Education Department's record of war service, 1914-1919
Bound publication of 304 pages which was published in Melbourne by the Education Department in Melbourne in 1921. It includes portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned". At head of title: 'Victoria'.collingwood technical school, staff, portraits, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: War service record 1939-1945
Bound book of 313 pages published by The Education Department in 1959. Includes portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned". At head of title 'Victoria'.collingwood technical school, preston technical school, staff, portraits, education department of victoria, nmit -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Boolarong Press, Century of silent service, 2013
Australia's Submariners are a group with an extremely strong sense of identity that goes well beyond occupational comradeship or the esprit de corps of military life in peace or war. Since 1914, the unique skills, attitudes, values and demands of the work they do and the environment in which they do it have forged unparalleled camaraderie. A camaraderie that extends beyond nationality, embracing submariners past and present of every other nation. No one but submariners understand the experience of diving deep beneath the waves in technology filled tubes of steel, each submariner totally dependent on the other for a safe return to the surface. The ethos of Australia's submariners is based upon these factors and remains strong even when they leave the sea and take up other occupations. Australia's future submarines will certainly present challenges in terms of sophistication, technology and capability however the characteristics of our submariners evolved over previous generations will remain much the same; trained and equipped to meet the challenges; just as they have been met and surmounted so many times, in silence, over a century of service.Bib, ill, maps, p.243.non-fictionAustralia's Submariners are a group with an extremely strong sense of identity that goes well beyond occupational comradeship or the esprit de corps of military life in peace or war. Since 1914, the unique skills, attitudes, values and demands of the work they do and the environment in which they do it have forged unparalleled camaraderie. A camaraderie that extends beyond nationality, embracing submariners past and present of every other nation. No one but submariners understand the experience of diving deep beneath the waves in technology filled tubes of steel, each submariner totally dependent on the other for a safe return to the surface. The ethos of Australia's submariners is based upon these factors and remains strong even when they leave the sea and take up other occupations. Australia's future submarines will certainly present challenges in terms of sophistication, technology and capability however the characteristics of our submariners evolved over previous generations will remain much the same; trained and equipped to meet the challenges; just as they have been met and surmounted so many times, in silence, over a century of service.royal australian navy - submarine forces, submarine warfare -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, 2015, 14/06/2015
"The fine structure of St. Peter's, with its prettily-decorated interior, which holds crowded congregations at Holy Mass on Sundays, is alone an eloquent testimony of the piety and devotion which permeates the whole parish. Attached to the church is a circulating library, and Catholic papers and other literature are distributed at the church door. Branches of the H.A.C.B. Society and Catholic Federation are doing much good work. (Melbourne Advocate, 17 January 1914) "OPENING AND CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PETER’S, DAYLESFORD Cross on St. Peter'sNotwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the opening of the new Catholic Church of St. Peter’s, yesterday (Sunday), attracted a crowded congregation. Although the rain, which has poured almost incessantly for some days past, had left our roads and streets in the condition for which Daylesford is celebrated in winter weather, and although he storm and rain seemed to increase as the hour announced for the ceremonies approached, the church was filled by a large congregation, comprising all sects and denominations of Christians in and around the district. The beautiful edifice, erected mainly through the zeal, liberality and energy of the respected pastor, presented a most imposing appearance, and reflects infinite credit upon the Rev. Mr. Slattery, and the flock committed to his charge. The church was commenced in November 1863 and has been in the hands of the workmen up to the present time, work being uninterruptedly carried on. On commencing the foundations, it was necessary to excavate until solid clay was reached, which in consequence of the deep rich chocolate soil on the site of the building, had to be carried down to an average depth of 6 feet 6 inches. The foundations were laid with massive stones in courses of 12-inch, and four feet thick, reducing to 3 feet below the floor line. The style of the building is decorated Gothic, and consists of a nave, 80 feet by 30 feet in the clear, and a chancel 18 feet high; from floor line to apex of roof, 47 feet, which is elegantly constructed, consisting of six spans or frames with puncheons resting on carved corbels, low down between the windows. The north side consists of a handsome entrance, near the north-west angle, approached by nine steps of cut stone, and four bays of windows on nave, and a small door on side of chancel, intended as an entry from the sacristy. The south side presents a very handsome view to Victoria street, a beautiful porch entrance giving access to the building on the south-east end of nave; and on the south-west angle a handsome octagonal spire, terminating in an iron cross, with gilt floriations; the height of top of cross, from floor line, is 88 feet. A stone stairs gives access to the organ gallery and the belfry. The whole of the windows are of a handsome geometrical design, and carved in stone, with mullions and tracery, and glazed with amber-tinted glass, the chancel window being 15 feet high, and 8 feet wide. The chancel arch is unusually large, 27 feet St. Peter's interiorhigh and 18 feet wide, and handsomely moulded, and presents a fine appearance from the body of the church. The roof is stained a rich oak, with heavy cornice, and all the walls are smoothly plastered, and colored peach color, giving the amber-tinted glass a beautiful soft cathedral appearance to the interior. The altar is of a very chaste design, the panels being moulded with Gothic heads, and finished in white and gold; the altar rail was not completed, but is intended to be of polished cedar, with carved pillars. The interior fittings will be proceeded with immediately, and to complete the design, an organ gallery, with sittings for about 100 persons besides the choir, will be constructed on the west end. It is intended also to place pillar gaslights on each side of the main entrance, for lighting during vespers in winter. The style of architecture has been strictly carried out, and in the best and most substantial manner. The building has been erected under the superintendence of the architect Mr. John Townsend Brophy, a member of the congregation, and who has discharged his duty with great ability and care. The hour of half-past eleven has scarcely passed when from the sacristy entered His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gould, Bishop of Melbourne, preceded by the Very Rev. Dean Hayes (Sandhurst), the Rev. P. J. Slattery, and a number of boys dressed in white surplices. The Right Reverend Prelate proceeded to the foot of the altar, the Very Rev. the Dean on his right, and the Rev. P. J. Slattery on the left. The prayers usual upon the occasion were read by the Bishop. A procession was then formed, and went around the church in the following order. Several youths bearing wax candles first, next the Very Rev. the Dean, then the Bishop and his train bearers, and following were the Rev. Mr. Slattery and acolytes. Having returned to the altar in the same order, the Deacon (Dean Hayes) and Sub-Deacon (Rev. P. J. Slattery) proceeded to robe his Lordship, who had taken his seat at the epistle side of the altar, for the solemn High Mass, at appropriate times wearing his mitre and bearing his crozier. The mass, which was chanted by the Bishop with touching simplicity and earnestness, was then commenced. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Meunsch, organist, was full and most effective. Mrs. Testar, of Melbourne, having generously offered her valuable services, took the leading soprano solos, and it is scarcely necessary to add, rendered them with exquisite taste and feeling – her beautiful voice being heard with great effect throughout the entire building. The choir consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen who volunteered to aid in the ceremonies upon this most interesting occasion. Ladies: Mrs. Tresar, soprano; Mrs. J.J. McCormick, alto; Miss Julia Conry, soprano; Mrs. Vincent, soprano; Mrs. Aitken, soprano. Gentlemen: H. Guthiel, tenor; Master John Murphy, tenor; James Knox, bass; J. M. Murphy, bass; Mr. Staunton, baritone; Mr. Sourby, alto; Mr. Short, bass. The chant, “Let us adore,” during the procession, was given by Mrs. Vincent with considerable power. The selection of the “Imperial Mass” (Haydn’s No. 3) was felicitous, and the highly artistic and finished manner in which the different parts were sustained, demonstrated that great and persevering care must have been bestowed on the preparation for “the opening day.” The “Kyrie” was given with the full strength and power of the choir. The swelling of the voices in complete harmony, and the pealing of the organ in the midst of incense and prayer, produced a most marked effect upon the congregation. In the “Gloria,” the solos of Mrs. Testar were really beautiful and Mrs. McCormick rendered the alto solos with considerable merit. Mr. Knox sang the part commencing with the words “Qui tolles” with much taste and power. The “Credo” than which we believe there is not a more magnificent piece of sacred music extant, was most successful in its rendering, nor do we ever remember to have heard anything more touching than the manner in which the line “Vetam Venturi in Seculi,” was given by Mrs. Testar. The offertory hymn “Come unto Me all ye that labor,” was given by Mrs. Testar with the most thrilling effect. The “Sanctus” having been sung, in which Mr. Sourby ably rendered an alto solo, the “Agnus Dei” was commenced with a solo by Mrs. McCormick and was given with great taste and feeling, Mrs. Testar, at the conclusion of the “Agnus,” taking up the soprano part. Mass being concluded, the Very Reverend Dean Hayes ascended the altar and proceeded to preach the opening sermon, taking as his text Second Paralipomenon [Chronicles II], 7th chapter and 16th verse – “For I have chosen and have sanctified this place that My hand may be there for ever, and My eyes and My heart may remain there perpetually.” St Peter's manseAt the close of the sermon a collection was made by the very reverend preacher, assisted by John Egan, Esq., Corinella, on behalf of the church, and about fifty pounds were contributed. When it is remembered that 500 tickets had been issues at 10s each, and the inclemency of the weather taken into consideration, the collection may be regarded as a large one. Benediction was sung by the Rev. P. J. Slattery, assisted by Dean Hayes, the choir singing the “O! Salutaris Hostia” and “Laudate.” Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was sung at the termination of the ceremonies. The vestments issued at Benediction, as well as at the Mass, were of the most gorgeous and beautiful character. When the Benediction was over, the Rev. P. J. Slattery, standing at the front of the altar said– “I wish to say one or two words before the congregation leave. I feel most deeply indebted to all of you who have attended here today for the honor and glory of God, not withstanding the difficulties you had to encounter from this most inclement season. I am truly delighted at such a manifestation of feeling, and will not easily forget it.” The rev. gentleman having disrobed, thanked the members of the choir for their kindness in assisting at the ceremonies, and more especially Mrs. Testar, who had braved all the storm and rain to be present at, and give the advantage of her great musical abilities on, the “opening day.” (Daylesford Mercury, 15 May 1865.)A number of photographs of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, taken at the 150th anniversary celebration. st peter's catholic church daylesford, decoration, altar decoration, anniversary, daylesford, religion, painting, interior, slattery, gough, d'alton, mcmahon