The white of this shield is Degree of Sincerity and the green collar is Degree of Service and with the blue triangle being for the Degree of Sincerity. 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.Shite cotton shield with a green collar. This shield has dark and blue satin ribbons forming a cross. At the intersection of the cross there is a blue satin triangle with a red heart inside it. methodist order of knights

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

The tablecloth was used at Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' Section meetings.Square blue cotton tablecloth with a white and gold embroidered Methodist Girls' Comradeship emblem in on corner.methodist girls' comardeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, ann conan

The tablecloth was used at Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' Section meetings.Square blue cotton tablecloth with an appliqued white and gold embroidered Methodist Girls' Comradeship emblem in on corner.methodist girls' comardeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section

This blazer belonged to Rob Hocking who was involved with the Congregational Youth Fellowship from 1951 - 1960.Men's royal blue felt blazer. The body of the blazer is unlined and the sleeves are lined with cream cotton. It has two plastic buttons and one inner pocket on the right side. The blazer pocket bears an embroidered Congregational Youth Fellowship symbol in red, white and gold. The blazer has the maker's label but no size."CONGREGATIONAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP" "EXCLUSIVE TO ... BLAZER SHOP THE MYER STORE FOR MEN"congregational youth fellowship, hocking, rob

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and white felt triangular pennant with red cotton edging and cream screen printed text."D GRADE CAMBERWELL CHURCHES TABLE TENNIS ASSN. HARTWELL PRES. GOLD PREMIERS 1953"

From Glen Iris.Dark blue and white felt triangular pennant with red cotton edging and cream screen printed text."'B' GRADE CAMBERWELL CHURCHES TABLE TENNIS ASSN. HARTWELL PRES MAROONS PREMIERS 1954"

These are not original cushions in the photos by Mark Strizic in 'Living in Australia' p 83 and p129. Penleigh Boyd recalls: "the upstairs living room in the 1980s and 1990s was a much more colourful space. Arthur Boyd’s large paintings dominated the south wall and the Phillip Fox paintings as well as Tony Wood's 'In the Studio Psychologically Challenged' coloured the north wall. Patricia Boyd was experimenting with colour". These cushions were on the bed in Walsh St until around 2019.Indian cotton red, emerald green, mustard, white. Tassels and white stripes along centre. Zip on opposite side through centre square.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

The Boyds brought this vitamiser from their Camberwell home. Mandie Boyd, Robin and Patricia's eldest daughter, has very vivid memories of this gadget. "It made everything from milkshakes for us to mayonnaise, stuffing for chicken, soups, but especially I remember Robin in the kitchen using it to make daiquiris, endless ice, rum and lemon juice crushed and blended in the good old Vitamiser. He was wearing an amazing pale grey suit. American fabric beautifully cut, must have been synthetic, and had flecks of a darker grey through it, sounds hideous and was “of the time”. His American cotton business shirts were also beautifully tailored, with loads of room to move your arms unlike the daggy Aussie shirts." "Semak" Vitamiser, with a white plastic base, with 'on/off' switch at front of base. 4 black holders. Glass jug with black plastic lid. Black power cord. 3 black rubber stoppers at base.SN 7-81. 50 CYCLE 240v 120Wcookware, walsh st appliances, robin boyd

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC001.1 and MGC001.2 Royal blue cotton sashes with white two white bars worn in the centre, and a rosette in royal blue, white and gold. methodist girls' comradship rays section, methodist girls' comradeship albert street ballarat, wesley rays ballarat

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Recording Ray royal blue cotton sash with three white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Deaconess Ray royal blue cotton sash with four white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC008.1 and MGC008.2 - Harmony Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border and one white bar worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC006.1 and MGC006.2 Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC005.1 and MG005.2 Entrance Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border, two white bars worn in centre and a rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. MGC005.3 Entrance Ray royal blue sash with 1 cm white border and two white bars. There is a yellow square with an embroidered "S" [social] above the bars.methodist girls' comradship rays section, wesley rays ballarat

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC007.1 and MGC007.2 Companion Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border and three white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Ray's royal blue cotton birthday sash with 1cm white border rosette of royal blue, white and gold. White letter "B" in centre. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution.methodist girls' comradship rays section

Handmade lined cotton banner with appliqued felt heart and text and white appliqued hands."JESUS & YOU"ocean grove uniting church

Methodist Order of Knights dress uniform shirts in plastic bags. MOK110.1 Size 11 Blue polyester/cotton permanent press long sleeved shirt with breast pockets with flaps. The shirt has epaulets and opalescent white buttons. MOK110.2 Size 12 Blue polyester/cotton permanent press long sleeved shirt with breast pockets with flaps. The shirt has epaulets and opalescent white buttons. MOK110.3 171/2" 44 cm. polyester/cotton permanent press long sleeved shirt with breast pockets with flaps. The shirt has epaulets and opalescent white buttons. methodist order of knights

This photograph is part of a collection of World War II returned soldiers from Sunbury. The collection was collated by Jeff Cossum, curator of the George Evans Museum from 1989-1995.A black and white head and shoulders image of John Callaghan in summer army uniform. He is wearing an open necked cotton shirt and a turned down slouch hat with a khaki band.world war 2, uniforms, clothing and dress, portraits, armed forces, soldiers, hats, callaghan, john, cossum, jeff, george evans collection

Garment was worn by female patients at the Sunbury Asylum.Inmate's dress in off-white canvas (?) with red stripe (blue stripe on left arm only). Round neck with front reinforcement and added panel and binding in cream cotton. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband. Back opening to thigh level with three pairs of button-stitched eyelets.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

Dress in Galatea cotton; navy with white pinstripe. Long sleeves, shirt-style collar. Front fastening has five metal buttons. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

The mattress cover was used on bedding at Sunbury Asylum (Caloola) prior to closing in 1992Heavy cotton mattress cover flat seam in centre. Six thin red strips running lengthwise. Numerous stain marks. Patch on one edge and two holes in diagonal corners. Hemmed at ends. Off white colour."F1" stencilled in black in centre. "F7" painted in corner.sunbury asylum, caloola training centre, george evans collection

Muslin Blouse Embroidered in White. Elastic Waste. Hook & Eye front. Magyar Sleeves. Cotton Embroidery.stawell clothing material

Fine Cotton Crochet Yoke. Square necked yoke for dress or nightdress. White crochet. Four petal flower leaf design. Mrs M Brame.stawell clothing material

A White Batiste material Infants Christening Gown Cotton. Short Puff sleeves trimmed with embroidery edge. Tape gathering waistline. A panel front Alternate pieces of Diagonal tucking a cotton insertion. Cotton edging trim on each side. Mrs Thelma Clark.stawell clothing material