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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Clothing - Cuffs, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL052.1 and CL052.2 Stiffened linen cuffs with chrome studs or cuff links. There is a laundry number inside the cuff.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Presbyterian Deaconess' badge
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL051.1 and CL051.2 Round metal Presbyterian Deaconess' badges. The badges have writing around their blue edges and a white cross and bush in the centre. The badges each have a safety chain. The badges are in a maroon leatherette jewellery box which has a handwritten label on it."My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Accessory - Fob watch, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL050.1 and CL050.2 fob watches with white enamel faces and on a black cotton cord. CL050.1 has Roman numerals and CL050.2 has Arabic numbers and a second hand inset. "My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Accessory - Hand mirror, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Dark stained wood backed oval hand mirror.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Uniform - Cuff studs, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Six pairs and four odd assorted cuff studs in a green plastic box with a clear lid which bears an inscription."Where are those darned studs? RIGHT HERE WITH BEST WISHES FROM"deaconess hilda foster, sunday school council of victoria, australian inland mission, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster, mother christmas, presbyterian girls' home elsternwick -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Collar, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Four starched white linen collars each apparently made from two cuffs. Some with laundry marks.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Cuffs, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Eight white starched cuffs with stud holes at the sort edges. Some bear laundry marks.presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Regalia - hat, Presbyterian Deaconess
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Navy blue velvet hat with two wide satin panels on each side and a long crepe panel at the back.presbyterian deaconess, hilda e foster, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Blazer, David Lack Pty Ltd, Methodist Girls' Comradeship
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest". Navy blue wool blazer with a pocket on the left breast with an appliqued Victoria Tasmania Methodist Girls' Comrades emblem. The blazer has yellow grosgrain ribbon at the cuffs and the top of the three pockets; it has two buttons and a button hole on the left lapel. It has a black half lining and cream lined sleeves.On breast pocket: "MGC VICTORIA TASMANIA"methodist girls' comradeship -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Emblem
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.MOK212.1 and MOK212.2 - Blue and gold screen print Methodist Order of Knights badge on blue felt.methodist order of knights -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship Rays Section, General Grand Council of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Junior Ritual and Installation Ceremony, 1960
The booklet outlines the ritual for the meeting which includes preparation for the meeting; the meeting; the order of the day; to close the meeting. The Welcome Service is on page 6; Ideal of Comradeship on page 7; The Ray's Law on page 8; Installation Service on page 9; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray on page 13 and Hymns including the Comradeship Hymn and the layout of the room on pages 14 and 15.Gold soft covered 16 page booklet with black text. The cover shows the Rays' badge.non-fictionThe booklet outlines the ritual for the meeting which includes preparation for the meeting; the meeting; the order of the day; to close the meeting. The Welcome Service is on page 6; Ideal of Comradeship on page 7; The Ray's Law on page 8; Installation Service on page 9; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray on page 13 and Hymns including the Comradeship Hymn and the layout of the room on pages 14 and 15.methodist girls' comradship rays section, shepparton junior rays, handbooks, methodist church of australasia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship Rays Section, General Grand Council of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Junior Ritual and Installation Ceremony, 1966
Table of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Welcome service; Installation Service; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Hymns.MGC043.2.1 and MGC043.2.2 - Gold soft covered 12 page booklet with black text. The cover shows the badge of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship. MGC043.2.1 has pencil handwriting inside the back cover which indicates the colour of the Rays' sashes. non-fictionTable of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Welcome service; Installation Service; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Hymns.methodist girls' comradship rays section, handbooks, methodist church of australasia, wesley junior rays, jan woolhouse -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship Rays Section, General Grand Council of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Senior Ritual, 1966
Table of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Initiation; Installation Ceremony; Graduation Service.MGC044.1 and MGC044.2 - Gold soft covered 12 page booklet with black text. The cover shows the badge of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship.non-fictionTable of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Initiation; Installation Ceremony; Graduation Service.methodist girls' comradship rays section, handbooks, methodist church of australasia, reservoir methodist girls' rays pansy branch 292", jan woolhouse -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship, Hunkin, Ellis & King, Second and Third Degree Services Ritual, 1938
Contents: Foreward; In a hall; in a church; points to be observed; Methodist Girls' Comradeship Degree service Ritual Third Degree; Second Degree.Buff colour soft covered booklet of eight pages.The inside cover has the Synod Archives Victoria stamp. non-fictionContents: Foreward; In a hall; in a church; points to be observed; Methodist Girls' Comradeship Degree service Ritual Third Degree; Second Degree.handbooks, methodist church of australasia, methodist girls' comradeship -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, Cambridge, The Holy Bible
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church... a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care ...The bible belonged to Hilda Elizabeth Foster, Presbyterian Deaconess. Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]Dark red leather bound book embossed with gold "Holy Bible" lettering on the cover and spine. The bible has black end papers and gilt edging to its pages. The Holy Bible containing the old and new testaments. Translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translated diligently compared and revised" By His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in churches.non-fiction"Hilda Elizabeth Foster Presbyterian Training Institute 34 Ferrars Place, Albert Park 1912" "Proverbs 3.6"hilda e foster, presbyterian deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments Translated out or the Original Tongues and with the former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's special command
... as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell ...Brown leather bound with a press stud fastening. Gold text on the spine and gilt edged pages. non-fictionpresbyterian deaconess hilda elizabeth foster, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Hymn book, The Methodist hymn-book for use in Australasia and New Zealand
Brown leather bound hymn book with gilt edges and embossed pattern on the inside edges of covers. There is an decorated dedication in calligraphy on the first page and there are two labels on the front with black text. 692 p.wendouree st methodist chapel ballarat, lilian brown, rev j c brown, burnbank st methodist church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Charter Tralagon Linaria 148, 1946
Joyce Edgcumbe was, at the time the Charter was issued, the MGC's State Superintendent and Charles Gallacher the Chief Director. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten informatiion.."TRARALGON NO 148 LINARIA" "2nd AUGUST 1946" "Joyce Edgcumbe" "Charles Gallacher".methodist girls' comradeship, traralgon no 148 linara, charles gallaher chief director, joyce edgcumbe sate superintendant -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Traralgon Junior Rays Linaria 404, 1966
At the time the Charter was issued, Joan M Williams was Victoria's State Chief Ray and Barbara Brown was the State Superintendant". The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten informatiion..E3094.2.2 "Traralgon Junior Rays Branch No 404 "Linaria"" "24th August 1966" :Joan M Williams State Chief Ray" " Barbara Brown"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, joan m williams state chief ray, barbara brown state supt., traralgon junior rays linaria branch no 404" -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter, 1960
At the time the Charter was issued in 1960 Barbara Brown was Victoria's State Chief Ray and Dorothy Ward the State Superintendent and Graeme Speedy the Chief Director. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information. The Charter has been mounted on card.methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, chrysanthemum rays' branch west newport no 325, barbara brown state chief ray, dorothy wood state supt., graeme w speedy chief director -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Fawkner Red Tulip 337, 1961
In 1961 when the Charter was issued Barbara Brown was the Victorian Chief Ray, Dorothy Wood the State Supt. and John W Goodluck the Chief Director. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten informatiion.."Fawkner No. 337 Red Tulip" "Barbara Brown State Chief Ray" "Dorothy Wood State Supt" "John W Goodluck Chief Director"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, youth groups, barbara brown state chief ray, dorothy wood state supt., john w goodluck chief director -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Charter, 1963
In 1963 when this Charter was issued S.P.Arthur was the Victorian Chief Ray, Margaret Nevitt the State Superintendent and John W Goodluck the Chief Director. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."SNOW MYRTLE BRANCH NO 369" " S.P.Arthur S.C.R." "Margaret Nevitt" "John W Goodluck"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, snow myrtle branch no 369, john w goodluck chief director, s.p.arthur state chief ray, margaret nevitt state supt. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Traveller's Joy 292, 1958
When this Charter was issued in 1958 J Green was the State Superintendent. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."Traveller's Joy Branch No 292" "J Green" "6th May 58"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, j green state supt., traveller's joy branch no 292 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Box Hill Sunflower 391, 1965
In 1965 when the Charter was issued Norma E Pearce was the Victorian Chief Ray and Beverley J Lowe was the State Superintendent. The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."Box Hill Sunflower No 391" "Norma E Pearce STATE CHIEF RAY" "Beverley J Lowe" "Bruce R Rollins" methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, box hill sunflower no 391, norma e pearce state chief ray, beverley j lowe state supt., bruce r rollins chief director -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Ivy Leaf 396, 1965
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."Ivy Leaf Branch No 396" "Beverley J Lowe" "Bruce Rollins"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, ivy leaf branch no 396, beverley j lowe state supt., bruce rollins chief director -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Document - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Golden Jubilee 1968
Four single sheet typed documents pertaining to the Methodist Girls' Comradeship's Golden Jubilee celebration in 1968. E3094.31.1 - Golden Jubilee, Service Project E3094.31.2 - Letter to former members from Miss Enid Burston Convenor of the MGC Jubilee Committee E3094.31.3 - Souvenirs available for MGC Golden Jubilee E3094.31.4 - Letter from Miss Enid Burston Convenor of the MGC Jubilee Committee -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Document - Methodist Girls' Comradeship Victoria and Tasmania, Golden Jubilee Service Project
The document starts with the 3 T's Triangle: Time, talents, tasks and then has suggestions under the headings of Dept. Child Care; Dept. Adult Care; City Missions; UNICEF Fair; Missions - Home and Overseas.Single sheet of typed paper with black type.methodist girls' comradeship golden jubilee 1968, service projects -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Document - Methodist Girls' Comradeship Victoria and Tasmania, Golden Jubilee Service Project
The document is a letter from Miss Enid Burston, Convenor, MGC Jubilee Committee to asking for contact volunteers from each church that had had Comrades and Rays. The letter concludes with the statement that a list of the souvenirs available [E3094.31.3].Single sheet of typed paper with black type.methodist girls' comradeship golden jubilee 1968, miss enid burston, mgc jubilee committee -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Document - Methodist Order of Knights, The Page's Pledge and Page's Law
The Page's Pledge: I pledge my word and honour, to love God, to cheerfully help other people, and to try to live by the Page's Law. The Page's Law: 1. A Page regularly attends a Methodist Sunday School and Church. 2. A Page tries to grown up to full manhood. 3. A Page is loyal. 4. A Page is faithful and honest at all times. 5. A Page tries to be a good citizen. 6. A Page is kind and polite to people. 7. A Page is clean in thought, word and deed. 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 shield. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia. White card with red and blue text and an image of Jesus, a knight on one knee and a boy standing in front a cross and tree.methodist order of knights -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Epworth Press, Charter Barkly St. Ballarat Rays Branch Cinararia 197, 1966
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of Christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten informatiion.."Barkly St. Ballarat Rays Branch No. 197 "Cinararia"" " 4th Dec. 1950" methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist girls' comradeship barkly street ballarat, methodist girls' comradeship "cinararia" no 197"