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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Louise Amy Breaks
Louise Amy Breaks, also known as Lulu, died on the 8 May 1943. An error on the plaque mentions 1945 which was likeky erected later. In her obituary published on the Williamstown Chronicle, Friday 14 May 1943, page 1: A well-known and very highly respected resident of this city, Miss Louise Amy (Lulu) Breaks, of 4 Jackson Court, Ferguson St., died on Saturday morning, after a brief Illness. Deceased was born .ocally and was the eldest daughter of the late Engineer Commander James L. Breaks, R.N., and Alice Breaks. Deceased was a very prominent member and worker of Holy Trinity Church and actively identified with every caritable movement in this City. She leaves a sister, Miss Maude Breaks, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Monday afternioon, leaving Holy Trinity Church after a service conducted by the Rev. J. H. Raverty, assisted by the Revs. S. P. H. Martin and Oliver. The large congregation in the Church, lengthy cortege, and very large number of floral tributes received testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. Ernest W. Jackson. had charge of the funeral arrangements, and the Rev. J. H: Raverty officiated at the cemetery.Louise Breaks and her family were active members of the Mission. Her father James Lennox Breaks, aged 22 years, sailed from England on the Cerberus on her maiden voyage, and was associated with the ship for 34 years until he retired. Commemorative Plaque for Louise Amy Breakswilliamstown, seamen's institute, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, nelson place, st nicholas chapel, james l. breaks, engineering commander, alice breaks, maude breaks, alice breaks nee jobson, hms cerberus, lhlg, lightkeepers' auxiliary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 class tram No. 467, G Rush, 30/1/1962
Photograph shows a rear view of X1 class tram No. 467 southbound turning from Irving St into Nicholson St, operating a service to the Williamstown Rd and Somerville Rd terminus.The destination blind shows 'Williamstown Rd' and many passengers are aboard. A number of shops and motor cars can be seen either side of the double tracks. This photograph was taken about six weeks before all three Footscray lines were closed on 10 March 1962.Yields information about X1 class 467 and the final weeks of the Footscray lines/Black and white print with note on rear.In pencil: "G Rush photo. 30 Jan 1962. Nicholson & Irving Street [sic] Footscray."destination blind, x1 class, williamstown rd, nicholson st, somerville rd, irving st, 467 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: R.S.L. 1960 FOOTBALL CHART
Orange card titled R.S.L. 1960 Football Chart. On the front is how it works. Donation 2/-. Melbourne Sun Results. Printed by Arthur Hocking Print. On the other side is the list of the teams and the dates from 16/4/60 to 20/8/60. The Football clubs are: Melbourne, Sunshine, Geelong, Preston, Fitzroy, Box Hill, Richmond, Yarraville, South Melbourne, Oakleigh, St. Kilda, Brunswick, Hawthorn, Sandringham, Collingwood, Brighton, Footscray, Northcote, Moorabbin, Essendon, Coburg, North Melbourne, Camberwell, Carlton, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Dandenong and Mordialloc.Arthyr Hocking Print.clubs and associations, football, football chart, r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. 1960 football chart, melbourne sun, arthur hocking print, melbourne, sunshine, geelong, preston, fitzroy, box hill, richmond, yarraville, south melbourne, oakleigh, st. kilda, brunswick, hawthorn, sandringham, collingwood, brighton, footscray, northcote, moorabbin, essendon, coburg, north melbourne, camberwell, carlton, williamstown, port melbourne, dandenong, mordialloc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card (Item) - Australian WW2 Identity Card, c.1940
The WW2 identity card was issued to Norma Madeline WATTERS who lived at 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne and was employed at the Myer Emporium, Bourke Street , Melbourne.norma madeline watters, war - world war ii -
Williamstown High School
Assembly Hall opening program 1972
The program comemorates the official opening of the Williamstown High School Assembly Hall, on Wednesday 25th October, 1972. The program includes the words to the school song - Hold Fast.Pamphlet made of off-white card, folded in half and printed on all sides.williamstown high school, assembly hall, 1972, hold fast -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1962, The Footscray Advertiser
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1962 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication. Off-white cover printed in yellow, red and black. 72 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1962, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1964
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1964 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white publication. Buff cover printed in yellow, red and black. 39 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1964, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1965
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1965 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication. Card cover printed in gold and black. Red, yellow and black logo on p. 1. 64 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1965, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1967
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1967 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication. White card cover. 52 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1967, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1969
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1969 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.A White with brown ink publication. Cover tan card with black print.williamstown high school, 1969, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1970
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1970 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication with card cover. 48 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1970, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1971, Hi-Mark Press Pty Ltd
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1971 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication with card cover. 44 p.; ill.williamstown high school, 1971, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1973, 1973
Year book for the 1973 Williamstown High School year. Contains a summary of the years events, messages from principal, school captains and sports leaders and student work.A black and white publication with card cover. 48 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1973, high tide, yearbook -
Williamstown High School
Alice Oxley 1929
Alice Oxley (Mrs Cordell), attended Williamstown High School from 1925 to 1929 when she completed Form 5. b 1913 - d 1960.Black and white photograph. It has been laminated.williamstown high school, 1929 -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Beach excursion, c Early 1990s
Students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Williamstown Beach. While there they did a number of beach activities, which included creating sand sculptures.The excursion was part of the children's social and scientific part of their studies. A non-digital coloured photograph of three boys at the beach and kneeling down on the sand starting to make a sand sculpture.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach, sand sculpture, beach excursions -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Book, Cambridge University Press, The Book of Common Prayer, 1952-1953
This Book of Common Prayer, with Psalms, was part of the original furnishings of St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. It was dedicated to John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith. It is one of 48 similar books. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This book is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The book is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this book to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Book, titled The Book of Common Prayer. It has a textured black leather cover with embossed lettering on the spine and an embossed gold cross on the front cover. The spine is decorated with horizontal ribs. The fly page has a printed red shield with animal figures in each quadrant and a cross in the shield's centre. The book was printed by Cambridge University Press. Inscriptions and the emblem of a large cross are inlaid in gold on the cover. The edges of the 591 pages are gold leaf. There is an inscription on the inside of the front cover. The book was dedicated to John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith. The book is one of forty-eight similar books in the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church Collection.On the spine "COMMON PRAYER" "CAMBRIDGE" On the front cover Symbol [CROSS] Inside the front cover "John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religion, religious service, prayer book, the book of common prayer, cambridge university, john thomas, rev a gurney goldsmith, book 47 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Credence Table, c. 1944
Mrs F Clark donated this Credence Table to the original St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria, operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. The oak table is decorated with Gothic trefoils and shaped to fit against the Sanctuary wall. Its purpose is to hold the Eucarist plate and chalice for the Holy Communion service of the Anglican Church. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity in Great Britain that has served the world's seafarers since 1856. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This Chrdence table is historically significant for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for seafarers’ physical, social, and spiritual needs. The organisation originated in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. It is also significant for its connection with the church Eucharist service still being performed in the Anglican church as part of its traditional worship.Credence table; traditional design in timber. The solid oak pedestal is shaped like half an octagon with the long side fitting against a flat, vertical surface. The column support has decorative Gothic trefoil cut-away holes. This item is part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, religious service, missions to seamen victoria, church furniture, religious worship, pedestal, book rest, book stand, bible rest, church service, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, credence table, pentagonal table, half-table, eucarist, holy communion, anglican church, communion service, tradition, ritual, worship, mrs f clark, ecclesiastical furniture, side table, small table -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: 1946 RAILWAY MAP OF VICTORIA AUSTRALIA, 1946
Railways Collection-1946 glossy paper Railway Map of Victoria Australia Reproduced courtesy of V/Line by the Railway Museum North Williamstown Victoria 1988 price 3 pence. The maps shown are Railway Map of Suburban Lines Melbourne and Railways map of Victoria Showing Victorian Government Railways in red.map, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EVERGREEN EUCALYPTUS OIL
Advertising document ' Evergreen Eucalyptus Oil' History and Uses. Document outlines history of eucalyptus oil distillation, Baron von Mueller's suggestion that J. Bosisto investigate the essential oils of eucalypts on a commercial basis. The potential uses of oil are outlined. Produced by Chemical Refining Company Pty. Ltd. Williamstown, Victoria.business, retail, eucalyptus oil, eucalyptus oil, refining -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various streets in Port Melbourne, Ron Laing, 1990 - 1999
Part of Ron LAING's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 49 colour photographs of varous streets in Port Melbourne, including Graham Street, Swallow Street (before and after wrecking), Bain Street, Graham overpass, Williamstown Road, Normanby Road, Ross Street and Bay Street, Princes Street March 1999 (Number 48 missing August 2015)built environment, ron laing -
Williamstown High School
Tons of money Tusmore program 1948
The item details the Williamstown High School Dramatic Group's 1948 performance of Tons of Money. The play toured South Australia, performing at Tusmore. (see 17.1 for main program). Printed black and white folded pamphlet on paper. 4 p. 2nd copy mounted on board in Historical Display Box 11.7 (2 items - program & stage shot). -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Set of Badges, circa 1940s
The donor, Ada Barclay, was a member of the Flying Angel Club, Missions to Seamen (which is now Mission to Seafarers) in Townsville and Sydney. One of the badges connects her with the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild in Queensland. The Sanctuary Window and other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village are part of the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church Williamstown Collection. The window is dedicated to the seamen from the Merchant Navy and was organised by a group of women, some of whom were also in the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, dedicated to the care of seafarers across the world. The Sanctuary Window above the altar in Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village's St Nicholas Seamen’s Church’ is titled "Christ Showing the Helmsman the Way". This round, stained glass window was originally installed in the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The window was donated to St Nicholas Seamen’s Church as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen. Some of the members of this Auxiliary were also members of the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild. This set of badges is significant historically for its connection to the Merchant Navy organisation, the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild and the Flying Angels Club. Through this connection, the badges are also connected to the history of the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The connection of this set of badges to the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild and what is now the Mission to Seafarers, highlights the strong historical and continuing community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Set of four metal and enamel badges pinned in a vertical row to a red ribbon. Each badge is connected with seafarers. Three badges have a crown on the top of a circular badge, a wreath around the circle and the letters "MN" in the centre. One of these also has "Australia" below the circle. The remaining badge has the words "The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild" around the border on a blue background, and a blue flag in the centre on a gold background. The flag has a gold angelic figure on it. The figure has wings and is holding a book. "MN" "AUSTRALIA". "THE LADIES' HARBOUR LIGHTS GUILD" Badge 02 - "ANGUS & COOTE / SYDNEY" Badge 04 "MANAFOLD / BRISBANE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies’ harbour lights guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, st nicholas seamen's church williamstown collection, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, anglican church, ethel godfrey, alice sibthorpe, pin badge, lapel badge, merchant navy, flying angel mission sydney, angus & coote sydney, manafold brisbane -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque
Wooden Plaque with blue, red and gold metal anchor design with crown on top, small gold plaque at base"NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA" Plaque at base of "To the/ City of Williamstown/from/ Victoria State Council/ June 1979" on reverse: MADE TO APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS/ by LEGA PTY LTD/ 24-26 WILLIAM STREET/ BALACLAVA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA" -
Williamstown High School
The Ringer program 1950
A program to accompany the Williamstown High School Dramatic Group production on The Ringer. The play toured South Australia, performing at the Civic Hall, Port Lincoln, Friday 19th May 1950.Black and white printed pamphlet. 4 p.williamstown high school, 1950, dramatic group, the ringer -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Travis Jeffrey, 10/06/1962 12:00:00 AM
B&W negative of tram 459 in Footscray. Tram has destination Williamstown Rd. Driver walking past front of tram. , B&W negative of tram 459 in Barkley St, Footscray at Leeds St. Tram has destination Ballarat Rd. Driver about to board tram, which is ready for shunting.????Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR67B" and date written as 1 Jun 62 in red ink., ?????Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR85B" and date written as 22 Jul 62 in red ink.trams, tramways, x1 class, footscray, barkly st, tram 459 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Candle Snuffer, circa 1840
The design of this brass candle snuffer allowed the user to reach up to the candle and hold the domed end over the flame. This prevented the flame from receiving oxygen, so the flame went out. This item was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Street, Williamstown, Victoria. The charity began in 1857 when a Sailors’ Rest was opened in Williamstown to offer sailors of all colours, creeds and races a warm welcome. In 1859 the Ladies Harbour Light Guild came into being to support the work with services and facilities. Much of the furniture and furnishings were donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the Missions to Seamen Victoria on 29th May 1979, after the church closed. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This candle snuffer is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The item is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this item to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Candle snuffer. Colonial pole snuffer has a polished brass cone-shaped snuffer on long mahogany handle. This is one of the original items in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection.religion, religious service, sailors rest, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, st nicholas church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, pole snuffer, colonial snuffer, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, harbor lights guild, joy club for fighters, ladies lightkeepers’ auxiliary, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, st nicholas seamen’s church williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, cantle light, tool, candle snuffer, candle extinguisher, flame extinguisher, flame snuffer -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Candlesticks, T. Gaunt & Co, circa 1944
This pair of altar lights is from the St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, and was used during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The par of candlesticks was originally donated by Mrs. M. Jackson, as part of the furnishings for the new St Nicholas Seamen's Church in Williamstown, which opened in 1944. The candlesticks were made by T. Gaunt & Co. of Melbourne, a manufacturer, importer and retailer of a wide variety of goods, including jewellery, clocks and watches, navigational and measuring instruments, dinnerware, glassware and ornaments. Thomas Gaunt's photograph was included in an album of security identity portraits of members of the Victorian Court, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. These candlesticks are historically significant for their origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater to seafarers' physical, social, and spiritual needs. It originated in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The connection of the candlesticks to the Mission to Seamen highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Candlesticks, also known as altar lights; are a pair of two polished brass candlesticks. The wax cup has a scalloped lip, the centre of the stem has a bulbous section, and the base has a floral design depicting leaves and grapes. They are inscribed 'Made by T. Gaunt & Co.' This pair of Altar Lights is in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection.Inscribed "T. GAUNT & CO.."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, altar lights, mrs. m. jackson, t. gaunt & co., religious service, ladies lightkeepers' auxiliary, mission to seamen victoria, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, religious worship, m. jackson, candlesticks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CARD, CMF PARADE, Aust Army, For half year ending 31 Dec 1961, 1961
The program shows training places such as Georges Heights, Holdsworthy, Broken Ridge, RAAF Williamstown. Activities such as Home Trg, Basic Infantry, Parachute Trg, Amphibious Raids, Climbing, Driving, Coxswains.This is a single sheet of cardboard when folded make a pocket size 'Booklet'. The printing is in green ink. the front has the Boomerang & Dagger symbol of Commando's. The C.O. was Major P. T. Johnston. The address of Unit was Georges Heights, Mosman, NSW. The rear page is a basic summary of joining the CMF.cmf, commando trg -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO
John Adam Burge (1872-14/12/1950) was a railway employee. He married Mary Ellen North in 1896. After the sale of this house they moved to 155 Melbourne Road, Williamstown.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, lead-light windows with front bow window, porch, with brick and timber pillars. 2 chimneys, picket fence, established garden. On back of image : 'Burge, Mitchell Street, £1250 reduced from £1300, Dec 9 1940'bendigo, business, t c watts and son, mitchell street, -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1900
Born 1866 in Glasgow. Ordained into the Presbyterian Church in 1894, in Chiltern, Victoria. Served at Williamstown North from 1895, and in Deepdene from 1918. He was the first minister at Deepdene. Died in 1933B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. John Caldwell, mounted on buff card.