Built in 1888, the building at Port Melbourne was in need of renovation. In February 1929 a fundraising was organised by the Box Hill branch of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild: "The Mayoress of Box Hill (Mrs. C. Palling) opened a very successful Australian tea, held on Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter's Parish Hall, by members of the Box Hill branch of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, to raise funds towards the cost of renovating the Port Melbourne Seamen's institute. The building is in a very dilapidated condition, and is totally inadequate for the extensive requirements of the Mission to Seamen." (1929 'AUSTRALIAN TEA.', Box Hill Reporter (Vic. : 1925 - 1930), 15 February, p. 7.) "Additional buildings at the Seamen's Institute, conducted by the Victoria Missions to Seamen, at Port Melbourne, were officially opened and dedicated yesterday (23 January 1930) by Archbishop Head. The additions, which have been erected at a cost of £3000, comprise an extension of the recreation hall, new canteen and office, ladies' rest room, apprentices' room, officers' room, and five-roomed dwelling, for the caretaker." 1930 'MISSION TO SEAMEN.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 24 January, p. 13.Rectangular foundation stone with inscription inlayed in a bluestone wall.To the glory of God and the welfare of seamen/ This stone was unveiled by the most Rev. Frederick Waldegrave Head B.O. Archbishop of Melbourne, on the 23rd day of January 1930archbishop head, port melbourne, reverend h. s. bailey, building renovations, 1930, port melbourne mission

Reverend James Noble MacKenzie was born on 08/01/1865 on the Isle of Ewe and died on 02/07/2956. He arrived in Victoria in 1894. He served in Santo and Korea. He is notable for his work among lepers. Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in 1939. He authored two books. B&W full length printed image of Reverend Mackenzie with Mrs. Mackenize and four children." Rev J N & Mrs Mackenzie and Family". Photo for "Young People's Mission Bands of Presbyterian Church of Victoria 27th Annual Report 1930.mackenzie, james noble, rev., presbyterian, minister, moderator, young people's mission bands

G147.1 Black leather hinged box with two clips and a handle at the front. The box is lined with blue velvet in the box. The contains: G147.2 communion chalice; G147.3 and G147.4 round lidded communion wafer container; G147.5 cylindrical metal flask; G147.7 oblong wooden tray with central metal handle containing G147.8- G147.19 twelve communion glasses. There is a compartment in the lid which contains G147.20 a paten and G147.21 a Fosters Lager bottle opener."Presented to the REV. V. F. HADLEY. BY THE CONGREGATION OF SCOTS CHURCH DANDENONG ON HIS TAKING UP THE POSITION OF CHAPLAIN TO THE FORCES JAN 2ND 1943""rev. v. f. hadley, scots church dandenong

Booklet published for New South Wales teachers. Articles include: * A Comparison of the Classical and Shakespean Dramas. * Geology for Australian Students by Rev. J. Miln Curran * From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Niagara to Minneapolis * G.A. Henty * The Study of Entomology by Walter W. Froggatt molong, anticline, syncline, jenolan, education gazette, educational gazette

A small paper booklet titled '' The Blessed Eucharist : Belief of the Early English Church,'' by the Most Rev. T.J. Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne. Melbourne; The Australian Catholic Truth Society, 312 Lonsdale Street. 1912. No. 147. One Penny.48 pgs.Melbourne; The Australian Catholic Truth Society, 312 Lonsdale Street. 1912. No. 147religions, christian, roman catholic, lydia chancellor collection, collection, book, religions, roman catholic church

1. PAstor Friedrich Leypoldt was born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1844 and came to Australia in 1869 and became pastor of the Bendigo Lutheran church. He married Elise Julia Buddee in 1870. He served as pastor for 60 years. On the occasion of his 25th anniversary he was presented with 80 sovereigns raised by donations from the German community and other Bendigo citizens. He died 1/1/1932 and is buried in the Lutheran section of the White Hills Cemetery. 2. Mr Henry Iser was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1854 and emigrated to Australia in the late 1880's. He had various positions before travelling to Sydney to take up a position on the island of Yap in the Carolina group, Micronesia. Ill health caused his return to Bendigo where he was an accountant, firstly for Lyceum Grocery Store and then Cohn Brothers Brewery. He brought his fiancée, Caroline Collen from Germany and they married in 1888.When his brother-in-law Willem Humme became ill, Henry joined him at his timber yard and ironmongery, eventually being made a partner. Thus, today's Hume and Iser was born. Henry Iser died in 1932.Black and white postcard of the German Lutheran Church in Bendigo with a photo of pastor Rev. F. Leypoldt. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. H. Iser, Linetta Bramble St. Bendigo from Alise Leypoldt 1905. The writing is in German. Part of the Barker's family collection.german lutheran, rev. leypoldt

Murray Comrie Collection. Booklet with title 'A Walk Around Tarnagulla'. Contains instructions and information for a self-guided history walk in Tarnagulla. Photographed and prepared by Rev. T.H. Banfield from notes prepared by Mr. D. W. Clark in April 1981. This imprint is a 1991 second edition.tarnagulla, history, walking tours, tours, tour, walking tour, banfield, clark

Four page order of service for the funeral of Devon George Astle 10th. January 1922 - 15th. February 2010 at St. Paul's Anglican Church Ringwood. Vicar The Rev. Michael Lazarus ."Also" Sincere Thanks" card from the family to Richard Carter

Seventh Day Adventist Church, Oakleigh foundation stone laid 5th October, 1952 Rev E S Butz, Pastorpoath road, murrumbeena, clergy, seventh day, adventist church, monuments and memorials., butz e s rev, foundation stone, churches

Mary Potter, nee Anderson, was the daughter of Thomas and Cathering Anderson. Born 1854, married Rev. Potter 1884. Died 1943.Black & White photograph of Mary Potter (nee Anderson) seated and Harriet Cunnington at Motherwell Street, Hawksburn, Victoria.mary potter nee anderson, harriet cunnington, oona mchaffie

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

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 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much-loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Selections from Goldsmiths Poems and Helps's Essays Notes on Goldsmith's Poems by Rev A R Vardy. Notes on Helps's Essays by F J Rowe and W T Webb As prescribed for the Matriculation Examinations at the Melbourne University Publisher: Melville, Mullen & Slade Date: 1894 The label is a black square that is unreadable The top and front of the text block have the name "T Alston" on them in black ink. The top text block also has the date 9/8/94 written in black ink on it. Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, goldsmiths poems, melbourne university, selections from goldsmiths poems and helps's essays, rev a r vardy, helps's essays, f j rowe, w t webb

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

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

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

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