Photograph published page 21 in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly July-September 1959dinners, meals, rosamond kent, hlg

This photograph was published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly (July-September 1959) held in the Mission's archives.Small black and white photograph depicting a band playing on stage in the Mission's hall: from left to right three male musicians sitting down: a drummer, a saxophonist and the pianist, behind the saxophonist is standing a female singer singing with a microphone on a stand. Behind the band the curtains are drawn, in front of them the stage is decorated with 3 vases of large flowers.orchestra, music, band, dance, drums, saxophone, microphone, flowers, female singer, singer, concert, entertainment, events, stage, curtains

frank oliver, moira bird oliver, andrew kent

dora simpson, alex crigan, frank leslie oliver 1897-1986, stage

Barque Metropolis was possibly that of the 1887 4 masted barque built by R & J Evans, Liverpool. Officers of the Barque Metropolis are also joined by crew of the Penryhn Castle in port at the time. The ladies on the far right of the funeral party may be relatives but more likely to be representatives from the Mission to Seamen offering sympathy to fellow crew members and honouring the burial of the apprentice, Ray Rattley name also reported in the LHLG newsletter as Rutley. The Apprentice was ill after arriving from S. America in August 1914 and was taken to a local hospital but died the following day. The Mission chaplain attended him.The image of the burial is significant in the depiction of a multi-cultural crew and the presence of local women representing and symbolising the concern and sympathy felt for the apprentice's family and the plight of young seafarers far from home ports. The inscription with identifying names provides a valuable chronological link with seafarers and clergy attending the burial and funeral. Black and white photographic print adhered to mount board with handwritten inscription identifying some of the people depicted photographed while attending an internment and funeral service.Inscriptions in black ink along the lower edge of the mount beneath Photograph: Left to right names of crew and chaplain see image.at Lwr left printed in cursive : 'The Swiss Studios' and at right corner: "Melbourne" on reverse: in Pencil handwritten cursive " To Rev A G Goldsmith / from Capt P Jones / Barque Metropolis " roy rutley, barque metropolis, funeral, burial

The photograph shows the mission and the weathervane in 1925.The photograph helps dating the installation of the weathervane on the roof that least 1925.Black and white photograph with thin white border depicting the Mission on Flinders Street from a slight angle. The photograph is glued to the photographic album page.Handwritten below in white ink: The Mission from Flinders Street Extension Saturday afternoon717 flinders street, mission to seamen, canopy, weathervane, weller album

Black and white photograph with a thin white border depicting a horse cart on the Australian Wharf and the back of the Mission in the background. The photograph is glued on a photographic album page.Handwritten above in white ink: The Mission from Australia Wharf showing the Chaplaincyflinders street, australian wharf, horse carriage, garden, weller album, trees, norla dome

Landscape black and white photograph with a thin white border depicting the front of the Mission on Flinders Street and showing how busy it can get with horse cartsHandwritten in white ink on the left: The luncheon hourweller album, weathervane, norla dome, horse carriage, flinders street, luncheon

Early photograph of the courtyard showing the absence of bricks on the pavement and the plants used in the gardens.The photograph taken by Reverend Weller was published in the Annual report for 1927.Small balck and white photograph depicting the plants, the arches and the side entrance of the St Peter chapel in the courtyard of the MissionHandwritten in. white ink below: The courtyard showing side entrance to the chapel Althought the photograph is glued on a photographic album page we can see on verso a purple stamp: Herschell's Print / Pathe Agents / Another stamp in blue ink: THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN / handwritten in red ink and in pencil some instructions for printingweller album, courtyard, plants, pavement, porch

weller album, ss marken, crews and ships

Reverend Weller was a keen photographerSmall black and white photograph depicting Reverend John Reginald Weller standing onboard a ship. In suit and hat he is holding a folding camera on his chest.camera, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), ss marken, weller album

Mr Robertson is probably the gentleman on the left, behind him the captain of the SS Marken.The photograph was taken by Reverend Weller during a ship visit. It was published in the Annual Report or 1927.reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), ss marken, mr robertson, crews and ships, weller album, life buoy, dog, ship visit

ss marken, weller album, wheat

The photograph was taken by Reverend Weller and published in the Annual report for 1926 (printed in 1927).new year, dinner, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), sailors, seamen, flinders street, mission to seamen, entertainments, lhlg, ethel augusta godfrey, alice sibthorpe tracy, 1927, flags, vienna chairs, bentwood chairs, tablecloth, weller album

weller album, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), ss marken, 1927

In an article from the Argus, Monday 7 March 1927, page 21: "Surprise was caused on the waterfront yesterday by the appearance of the Reardon Smith line steamer Buchanness, which armed in Hobson's Bay with a list to port of more than 15deg. The vessel anchored off Gellibrand yesterday morning, and a consultation was held concerning the advisability of attempting the passage up the Yarra. The list changed to 12deg. before the tug James Paterson came alongside the Buchanness, and the steamer was piloted to a berth at No 18 South Wharf by Captain K.A. Forbes. The list was caused by the consumption of the fuel oil from bunkers below the waterline and the consequent overbalancing of the vessel by the heavy deck cargo. This wass not considered dangerous by either the master of the vessel or the pilot, both of whom stated that a ship carrying timber was liable to become unstable to some extent without showing any tendency to heel over. The Buhanness comes from North Pacific lumber ports with 4,300,000 super feet of red wood, oregon, and spruce timber, all of which will be discharged at this port to the agency of C.A. Wilms and Son. The discharge will occupy about three weeks.weller album, s.s. buchanness, timber, lumber, 1927, oregon

In an article from the Argus, Monday 7 March 1927, page 21: "Surprise was caused on the waterfront yesterday by the appearance of the Reardon Smith line steamer Buchanness, which armed in Hobson's Bay with a list to port of more than 15deg. The vessel anchored off Gellibrand yesterday morning, and a consultation was held concerning the advisability of attempting the passage up the Yarra. The list changed to 12deg. before the tug James Paterson came alongside the Buchanness, and the steamer was piloted to a berth at No 18 South Wharf by Captain K.A. Forbes. The list was caused by the consumption of the fuel oil from bunkers below the waterline and the consequent overbalancing of the vessel by the heavy deck cargo. This wass not considered dangerous by either the master of the vessel or the pilot, both of whom stated that a ship carrying timber was liable to become unstable to some extent without showing any tendency to heel over. The Buhanness comes from North Pacific lumber ports with 4,300,000 super feet of red wood, oregon, and spruce timber, all of which will be discharged at this port to the agency of C.A. Wilms and Son. The discharge will occupy about three weeks.weller album, s.s. buchanness, oregon, timber, lumber, 1927

weller album, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969)

weller album, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969)

weller album, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), alexina weller (nee caley)

mht, melbourne harbour trust, forks, cutlery

Found early 21st C with a variety of other cutlery and objects in a box listing the contents as Ladies Harbour Light Guild objects and documentsPossible remnant of the dinner equipment used at mealtimes for seafarers at the Mission to Seafarers during the first half of the 20th C. and hosted and prepared by Ladies Harbour Light Guild members.table fork with four tines and spatulate handle. stamped on the handle at an angle: MHTcutlery, fork, tableware

The photograph taken by either Reverend or Mrs Weller depicts the interior of the Manse: sofas, rugs, artworks on the walls, and a barrister stacking bookshelf.chaplain, manse, sofa, bookshelves, rugs, wood floor, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), weller album

manse, chaplain, telephone, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), stairs, bookshelves, weller album

This photograph depicts the interior of the dining room of the Manse with the 6 chairs and table decorated with flowers. Behind the table is the arched cast iron fireplace (lost) with mantelpiece with a clock and candelabras. On the left side we can see the corner of the oak console and on the right another cupboard and a framed painting. The photograph also shows the wooden floor covered with rugs. Unfortunately it has been carpeted in the late 20th century.This photograph is a rare view of the Manse and the private life of a chaplain. It also depicts the original and now heritage listed arts and crafts furniture dating from around 1909.Black and white interior photograph of the dining table and chairs taken in the Manse room. Chaplain's quarter: dining roomreverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), manse, table, chairs, mantelpiece, fireplace, weller album, dining suite

First plan shows carriages without horses and cars, Behind the dock a steam ship.australian-wharf, carts, cars, sheds, ships, horses, weller album

skaregrom, sailing ship, horse carriage, south wharf, timber, weller album, skaregrøm

weller album, sherbrooke, picnics, officers, 1925, cadets

This photograph is on page album item 1565.william mitchell, timber, south wharf, horse carriage, weller album, 1927