The Congregational Union of Victoria (Incorporated) held its Half-Yearly Assembly on Monday, 14th October, to Friday 18th October, 1957 at Collins Street Independent Church. The President was Rev. Walter Albiston. A Youth Work Exhibition was held in the Independent Hall from Tuesday 8th, to Friday, 11th October.Small bi-folded programme with black ink.congregational union of victoria (incorporated), rev walter albiston

The Congregational Union of Victoria (Incorporated) held its Half-Yearly Assembly from 4th October 12th October, 1937 at Collins Street Independent Church and the Melbourne Town Hall. The Chairman was Rev. Walter Albiston. A Youth Work Exhibition was held in the Independent Hall from Tuesday 8th, to Friday, 11th October.Four page booklet with black ink text. There is a line drawing on the front and three illustrations inside. congregational union of victoria (incorporated), rev walter albiston

The Installation of the Benalla Court Officers was held on Saturday 29 May, 1937 in the John Cooper Methodist Hall, Benalla. The ceremony was followed by supper. 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.Cream folded card with green print. The card has the Order of Knights symbol at the top with the text following. The invitation lists the High Officers, the date, the venue, the Officers for 1937-1938 and Toasts.methodist order of knights benalla court

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

St. David's Presbyterian Church Parkdale was constructed as an all-purpose hall on three blocks of land at the corner of Evan and McSwain Streets, Parkdale that had been purchased by the Home Mission Department. The hall was opened and dedicated by Rev. Paul Baker on February 11th 1962. The church was named the North Mordialloc Presbyterian Church at this time. The hall was extended in 1966, and in 1973 the church was re-named St. David's Parkdale. In 1977 St. David's became part of the Mordialloc-Parkdale Uniting Church Parish which comprised the former Mordialloc and Parkdale Methodist churches and St. David's Parkdale Presbyterian Church. The last service was held on 6th November 2011, and funds raised from the sale of the buildings were used to renovate the Parkdale Uniting Church. The Parkdale Uniting Church was subsequently re-named St. David's Parkdale Uniting Church in order to bring together the heritage of both the St. David's and the Parkdale congregations.B & W gloss photograph of the exterior of St. David's Uniting (formerly Presbyterian) Church Parkdaleparkdale, mordialloc, home missions, st. david's, uniting church

The photo, taken in the 1950s, was mounted on card to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Parkdale Methodist Church in 1984.The weatherboard church was constructed in 1926. In the 1950s a brick veneer hall was added on one side and in 1961 the old church was brick veneered and tiled. New kindergarten rooms were built at the rear in 1970.B & W matt photograph showing members of the congregation gathered outside the original weatherboard Parkdale Methodist Church.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon, a replacement for the original 1853 bluestone building which was retained on the site for other uses. The new church was opened on 10 December 1927. It was built at a total cost of 13,440 pounds.Colour photograph of the exterior of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon manse, located at 32 Nicholson St. Essendonst. john's presbyterian essendon, youth hall, manse

Public farewell to the Rev. Alex Stewart M.A., B.D., minister of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon. The event was held at the Moonee Ponds Town Hall in 1920B & W photograph mounted on cardPublic Farewell to Rev. Alex Stewart M.A. B.D.rev. alex stewart, st. john's essendon, presbyterian, moonee ponds town hall

Small brass plaque with black text and a hole in each corner."TO THE GLORY OF GOD THIS WINDOW, A GIFT FROM ST OSWARLD'S GLEN IRIS, IS IN APPRECIATION OF HOSPTITALITY EXTENDED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF THEIR HALL BY FIRE IN 1962. DEDICATED 1ST NOVEMBER 1964"glen iris presbyterian church, st oswald's anglican church glen iris

The first church building on this site faced Erica St. The "new" church was built in 1929 facing Balwyn Road. The new church was built in memory of Sir Aaron Danks. The Architect was Mr Louis R. Williams, the building contractor was Mr A. Richardson.Sepia photograph in postcard format of the Balwyn Road Methodist Church, Canterbury. The photograph shows two church buildings and part of a hall behind a picket fence.balwyn road methodst, canterbury, erica street, sir aaron danks, mr louis r. williams, mr a. richardson

The new Warrnambool Methodist Church was opened on 1st April 1939. The Church complex was designed by Messrs A.S. and R.A. Eggleston and built by J.D.E. and T. Walter. It comprised a church seating 430 people, an assembly hall seating 300, kindergarten and primary classrooms. The three ministers present in the photograph were: Rev B. Wylie (Hamilton), Rev N. Secombe (President of Conference), Rev N. Kemp (Warrnambool)B & W photo of the Trustees and 3 ministers at the opening of the new Warrnambool Methodist Church in 1939. Mounted on folded card. Men identified on the inside of the card.warrnambool methodist church, trustees, rev. b. wylie, rev. n. secombe, rev n. kemp, a.s. eggleston, r.a. eggleston

The red brick St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church opened in 1895Colour photograph of the exterior of the Corryong U.C. and hall with noticeboard.corryong u.c., st. andrew's presbyterian church corryong, thomas greenhill

The Methodist (later Uniting) Church in Derrimut St. opened on 15 December 1928.Colour photograph of the hall and storeroom at the rear of Derrimut St. Albion.methodist church, uniting church, derrimut st. albion, albion hall

The Methodist (later Uniting) Church in Derrimut St. opened on 15 December 1928.Colour photograph of the hall and tennis court at Derrimut St. Albion.methodist church, uniting church, derrimut st. albion, albion hall, tennis court

The Cowangie Methodist Church was built in 1926. Prior to this date, services were held in the Cowangie Public Hall, built in 1914.Colour photograph glued to card. Shows the exterior of the Cowangie Uniting Church.cowangie uniting church

The Hurstbridge Methodist Church was built in 1925. A vestry was added in c.1949. The Edwardian hall was originally located in Greensborough and moved to Plenty in 1965. It was moved to Hurstbridge in 1985. The 60th anniversary of Hurstbridge Church was celebrated with the dedication of the "new" hall.B & W exterior view of the Hurstbridge Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church located at 1006 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd. Hurstbridge. The image shows a weatherboard church with a new wooden cross at the front being dedicated by the minister, Rev. Warnock Lowry.hurstbridge uniting church, rev. warnock lowry, methodist

The first buildings at the Wandiligong Methodist Camp were built in 1958. The new Hall was opened at Easter 1968.B & W exterior view of the new hall at Wandiligong Methodist Youth Camp.wandiligong methodist youth camp

The Gipps Street Wesleyan Methodist Church of 1874 and the adjoining school hall, were built in the Collingwood Flat area - one of the municipality's poorest areas. In 1903, the Collingwood Methodist Mission was established with its headquarters in the Gipps Street Church. Six Methodist Missions were created in inner Melbourne. Three churches were operated by the Collingwood Mission. They were: Sackville Street Collingwood, Elizabeth Street, North Richmond (demolished), and Gipps Street Collingwood (demolished). The Mission operated until approximately 1930.B & W exterior view of the Gipps St. Collingwood Methodist Church. The image is a street view of a group of children and an adult standing in front of the brick church.gipps st. methodist church, les gorrie, collingwood mission

The Gipps Street Wesleyan Methodist Church of 1874 and the adjoining school hall, were built in the Collingwood Flat area - one of the municipality's poorest areas. In 1903, the Collingwood Methodist Mission was established with its headquarters in the Gipps Street Church. Six Methodist Missions were created in inner Melbourne. Three churches were operated by the Collingwood Mission. They were: Sackville Street Collingwood, Elizabeth Street, North Richmond (demolished), and Gipps Street Collingwood (demolished). The Mission operated until approximately 1930. The Wesleyan Church and School in Sackville St. Collingwood was built in 1886 and used as a church for 65 years. It was also part of the Collingwood Methodist Mission before being converted to an industrial/commercial complex. The church was auctioned on 3 March 1984.The cutting gives information about the history of the Church at 25 Sackville St. Collingwood prior to its auction sale on 3 March 1984gipps st. methodist church, les gorrie, collingwood mission, sackville street church, wesleyan

The Gipps Street Wesleyan Methodist Church of 1874 and the adjoining school hall, were built in the Collingwood Flat area - one of the municipality's poorest areas. In 1903, the Collingwood Methodist Mission was established with its headquarters in the Gipps Street Church. Six Methodist Missions were created in inner Melbourne. Three churches were operated by the Collingwood Mission. They were: Sackville Street Collingwood, Elizabeth Street, North Richmond (demolished), and Gipps Street Collingwood (demolished). The Mission operated until approximately 1930. The Wesleyan Church and School in Sackville St. Collingwood was built in 1886 and used as a church for 65 years. It was also part of the Collingwood Methodist Mission before being converted to an industrial/commercial complex. The church was auctioned on 3 March 1984.B & W exterior view of the Sackville St. Collingwood Methodist Mission. gipps st. methodist church, les gorrie, collingwood mission, sackville street church, wesleyan

The bluestone church was designed by Ballarat architect Henry Richards Casselli, and constructed at a cost of 730 pounds. The church was opened on 18 April 1869. The Sunday School Hall was built c.1879. The church was closed in April 2015, and was subsequently sold. The church is now operated as a wedding/event venue.B & W exterior view of the Scrub Hill Uniting (formerly Presbyterian) Church. The image shows a bluestone church with porch and vestry.scrub hill uniting church, presbyterian, henry richards casselli

Oblong grey card with brown text ticket for the Methodist Department of Christian Education (Victoria & Tasmania) Conference 1910-1960 Jubilee Festival, held in the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday, 15th October, 1960 at 8 pm. Adults 5/-, Children 2/6. The back of the ticket has a list of hymn numbers with the verses to be omitted at service.methodist department of christian education

Henry Havelock Langham's father was William Henry Langham, his mother's maiden name was Lizzie A Hackett and they lived at 235 Gold Street Clifton Hill. Henry was born on 21 April 1904 at Clifton Hill. The Officiating Minister was John Hall. The word "Wesleyan" has been struck out on the certificate because in 1902 it with four other churches came together to form the Methodist Church of Australasia.Methodist Church Certificate of Baptism for Henry Havelock Langham in 1904 at Fttzroy.john hall, henry havelock langham

These finials were probably on the hall of St Andrew's Presbyterian church Ballarat and saved by the Rev Gary Douglas Jacobs when it was demolished. The hall was rebuilt in 1938-1959.G650.1 and G650.2 metal St Andrew's crosses roof finials. They have been painted blue. st andrew's presbyterian church ballarat, rev gary douglas jacobs

Leather bound bible with gilt text on the spine and gilt edged pages. The dedication page has a small newspaper cutting stuck at the bottom of the page. rev t s b woodfull

The 2nd World Council of Churches Assembly was held in Evanston, Illinois, USA 15-31 August 1954. It 161 had Member churches. Its theme was 'Christ - the Hope of the World'. Large, round, heavy medallion. One side depicts five places of worship and a hall. The other side text and an image of a boat on water with a Latin cross."THE HOPE OF WORLD CHRIST" "McCAW HALL" "WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SECOND ASSEMBLY" "NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON 1954" "OIKOUMENE"world council of churches

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Mr R. G. Menzies and was opened on 21 November 1953. The Rev Leggatt was the first minister of Glen Iris Presbyterian Church and this image is on page 13 of the publication "Glen Iris Presbyterian Church Jubilee History.Interior of hall showing school age boys sitting on wooden benches.On back: "10"glen iris presbyterian church

Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. Interior of hall with a group of teenage girls and boys.On back: "14"glen iris presbyterian church

Interior of hall with small girls sitting on metal chairs.On back: "12"glen iris presbyterian church