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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Dr Ashley's Pleasure Yacht: John Ashley, the Bristol Channel Mission and all that Followed, 2017
Institutional foundation stories have a tendency to change and develop with the passage of time and much repetition. Maritime social historian R.W.H. Miller here explores the life of The Rev. John Ashley and his association with the foundation storyof the Mission to Seafarers, the work of which society is much admired by its present Patron, HRH the Princess Royal. The traditional story is that Ashley's son, out walking by the Bristol Channel with his father, in the early 1830s, asked how the islanders could go to church. Ashley went to see, and from the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm seeing large fleets of wind bound ships, asked himself the same question. He used his own money (deriving mainly from the trade of sugar and slaves) to build a schooner, which he sailed in all weathers to provide an answer, in the process creating for himself a place in the ancestry of several Anglican and Catholic societies, of which the Mission to Seafarers, the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, and the Apostleship of the Sea, continue to provide seafarers with a valued and often heroic service.A 123-page book by R.W.H. Miller with a monochrome coloured cover featuring the British Channel Mission's signal flags and the Bristol Channel Mission Cutter Eirene. non-fictionInstitutional foundation stories have a tendency to change and develop with the passage of time and much repetition. Maritime social historian R.W.H. Miller here explores the life of The Rev. John Ashley and his association with the foundation storyof the Mission to Seafarers, the work of which society is much admired by its present Patron, HRH the Princess Royal. The traditional story is that Ashley's son, out walking by the Bristol Channel with his father, in the early 1830s, asked how the islanders could go to church. Ashley went to see, and from the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm seeing large fleets of wind bound ships, asked himself the same question. He used his own money (deriving mainly from the trade of sugar and slaves) to build a schooner, which he sailed in all weathers to provide an answer, in the process creating for himself a place in the ancestry of several Anglican and Catholic societies, of which the Mission to Seafarers, the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, and the Apostleship of the Sea, continue to provide seafarers with a valued and often heroic service.cutter, eirene, shipping, r.w.h. miller, mission to seamen, seafarers welfare, reverend john ashley (1801-1886) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Journal (item) - Periodicals-Annual, Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, The Annual Dog Watch, 1943
... . - J. Scrafton - 7 The Foundation of the Shiplovers’ Society... The Foundation of the Shiplovers’ Society of Victoria. - C. Dickson ...This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.First issue of the magazine published during the war Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch, ww2, hms jervis bay -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Document, Mortlake Mechanics' Institute Scroll
In April 1869 when the foundation stone of the Mortlake Mechanics' Institute was laid by Thomas Shaw of Wooriwyrite, this parchment scroll was sealed with other documents in the foundation stone. In 1891 when further alterations were made the hall these documents were retrieved from the stone. This building was erected to house the local library whichup until that time had been housed in the Morllake Common School.Discoloured foolscap parchment with copperplate lettering, some water damage which has caused the obliteration of the names of the Members of the Building Committee, Hon.Secretary and Architect. At a Public Meeting presided over by John Grieve Esq. President of the Shire/The foundation stone/of this building/was laid by - /Thomas Shaw Junior Esquire the President of the Institute on Monday/the 29th day of March A. D. 1869 in the 32nd year of the Reign of Her/Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria Sir I. A. T. Manners Sutton/being Governor of this Colony of Victoria/With this Scroll is Deposited/A copy of The Argus Newspaper of 28th March 1869/A copy of The Warrnambool Examiner of ? March 1869/A copy of The Belfast Examiner of 17th March 1869/Members of/The Building/ Committee/Hon.Secretary and Treasurer/Architect/Contractors/Messrs Jenkins and Harvey,Mason/Mr Joseph Wyatt,Carpenter.institute, free, libraries, public buildings, mortlake, mechanics -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Catalogue, Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, Centenary Maritime Exhibition, 1934
In 1934, the Shiplover's Society of Victoria organised an exhibition of 170 maritime artefacts, photographs and paintings on the barque Shandon berthed on the Yarra river to celebrate the Centenary of the foundation of Melbourne. The exhibition was opened on the 10th of October 1934 by the Lord Mayor, Sir Harold Gengoult Smith and ended on the 17th of March 1935. The catalogue lists all the items on display. The Jottings from our Logs from 1934 mentions that "should there be any surplus after expenses are paid, the Shiplovers has promise that (the Mission) shall benefit."Photocopies on A4 paper printed in BW of the catalogue held at the SLV.barque shandon, shiplovers' society of victoria, centenary, melbourne, centenary maritime exhibition, charles dickson gregory, george frederick gregory (1821-1887), ss bangalore -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article, Herald, Gymnasium of novel design to be lighted from dome, 23 October 1919
"GYMNASIUM OF NOVEL DESIGN TO BE LIGHTED FROM DOME Trafalgar Day (October 21) was selected as a fittlng occasion for the laying of the foundation stone of the "Norla" gymnasium In connection with the Missions to Seamen new building in Flinders street extension. The ceremony was performed by Lady Fraser. The design of the gymnasium is an entirely novel one. The building is of reinforced concrete, with a dome having a span of 40 feet. The design is based on that of the Pantheon at Rome, and like the Pantheon has no windows. The entire lighting is from an opening In the centre of the dome. Through this aperture the light radiates equally throughout tho gymnasium; and the necessary ventilation is also secured. Between the gymnasium and the main building there is an ambulatory 12ft. wide, from which onlookers may watch the games and exercises. The floor Is to be laid with a fall to the centre for rlnking purposes. The gymnasium will complete the buildings connected with the Missions to Seamen In Melbourne, and the claim Is made that the society has not anywhere a flner or more complete set of buildings than the seamen are favored with here. The ladies who take an active interest in the Mission are inviting subscriptions to furnish the gymnasium with trapeze, punch balls, and other exercising apparatus. Messrs Walter and Richard Butler are the architects."norla dome, lady fraser, 1919, foundation stone, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), richard butler, gymnasium, trafalgar day, simon fraser (1832-1919), pantheon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The History of the City of Melbourne, 1997_11
The history of the Melbourne City councilHistorical notes on the foundation of Melbourne and the creation and growth of the Melbourne Cricket Club.44 page booklet, printed in black and white, illus., maps. With gold highlighting on the outer coversNilmelbourne settlement, melbourne landsales, melbourne local government, john batman, john pascoe fawkner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising package, Nelson Alexander, 25/05/2019
Promotional material issued on Nelson Alexander's "Foundation Day", 25 May 2019. Foundation Day is an initiative of the Nelson Alexander Charitable Foundation, supporting local charities. Includes five property description leaflets, business card, cloth shopping bag and miniature plastic AFL football.Advertising promotional package containing five property description documents and leaflets, business card, cloth shopping bag and miniature plastic AFL footballreal estate agents, nelson alexander -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Cash boost to foundation, 07/02/2018
The Commonwealth Bank donated $10,000 to the Patrick Cronin Foundation.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .patrick cronin foundation, commonwealth bank, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Laying the foundation stone, Shire of Diamond Valley, 1971_
The laying of the foundation stone at the Shire of Diamond Valley Civic Centre by Shire President David McKenzie (Shire President 1969-1971).Digital copy of colour photographshire of diamond valley, david mckenzie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Laying the foundation stone, Shire of Diamond Valley, 1971_
The laying of the foundation stone at the Shire of Diamond Valley Civic Centre by Shire President David McKenzie (Shire President 1969-1971). Includes group photo of audience.Digital copy of colour photographshire of diamond valley, david mckenzie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Stockland Press et al, Pastures new: an account of the pastoral occupation of Port Phillip, by R. V. Billis and A. S. Kenyon, 1974_
General introduction to the foundation and development of the sheep and cattle industries of Victoria.284 p., hard cover, printed in blacksheep, cattle, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Simon running for hope, 29/08/2018
Montmorency man, Simon Heppleston, will have a crack at the Berlin Marathon to raise funds for the Stillbirth Foundation in tribute to his daughter Hope.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .stillbirth foundation, berlin marathon, simon heppleston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray et al, Tribute to Violet Forber, by Rosie Bray; with eulogy by Dennis Richards, 2018_08
Violet Forber was a Bundoora resident and foundation member of the 50s Plus Club who died in August 20183 p. including photograph with bookmark and newspaper noticesforber family, violet forber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Macleod High School: Foundation Students' Reunion 1998, 1999_
This publication was produced for the Foundation student reunion in 1998. Secondary education came to Macleod in 1954 when Macleod High School opened with Mr F. Meyer as Headmaster. Many of the original buildings are still in use at Macleod College today. This is a collection of photographs of the school and students in its early days. Includes profiles of teachers and students, outlining their lives after school.Green hardcover book with green cover and embossed gold print on front. 198 pages, photographs and text.macleod high school, foundation students reunion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jasmin Burge, Loyola: foundation stone 2012, 27/11/1932
Loyola Foundation stone (photographed in 2012). Latin inscription. Foundation stone for seminary laid in 1932. Part of a collection of photographs of Loyola College, The College was officially blessed and opened on 16/12/1934 with 8,000 people present. Grimshaw Street Watsonia, established 1980 on the site of the Loyola Seminary. The College purchased the original building in 2002. These photographs of the original building and grounds were taken by GHS member Jazz Burge in June 2012.Digital copy of colour photograph.loyola seminary watsonia, loyola college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Light way on tough road, 07/10/2015
The Greensborough "Light the Night Walk" to support the Leukaemia Foundation took place on October 9 2015, supported by Wahroonga Pre-School.News clipping, black text, colour image.light the night walk, leukaemia foundation, wahroonga pre school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Get on board, 26/03/2014
Greensborough's Watermarc staff will wear board shorts to support 'Boardies Day' to raise funds for the Surf Life Saving Foundation.News clipping, black text, colour image. Front page and inside report.watermarc, boardies day, surf life saving foundation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Sue Ballantyne, Rosie Bray at NMIT archives opening, 2012_
Rosalie Bray was a guest at the opening of the NMIT Archives in 2012. In this photograph she stands in front of a display honouring her father; Tom Thrupp; who was a foundation member of staff at Preston. The display is based around the book written by Rosie 'Tom Thrupp's War' which recalls his service in World War 2 through his letters home.Colour photograph.rosalie bray, tom thrupp, nmit archives -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Greensborough RSL foundation stone 1963, 15/06/1963
This plaque commemorates the laying of the foundation stone at the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough) on 15/06/1963. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl, a k lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Anzac Day assistance [RSL fundraising], 06/04/2016
Local RSLs will raise funds to help veterans on this centenary of the foundation of the RSL movement in Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.returned services league, anzac day -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Hope an inspiration for marathon mum, 25/05/2016
Montmorency mum Sally Heppleston ran in the London Marathon to raise funds for the Stillbirth Foundation of Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency, sally heppleston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Police Blue Ribbon Foundation fundraiser, 2016_
Fundraiser for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation.Victoria Police 'Blue Ribbon', printed in blue and grey on white, black on reverse. Proceeds of sale going to the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundationvictoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, As time goes by; a history of our schools, 27/08/1997
This supplement to the Diamond Valley Leader August 27 1997, lists details of the foundation and history of all schools in the Diamond Valley/Banyule area.Information regarding the foundation of primary and secondary schools in the area. includes state, catholic and private schools.5 pages copied from Diamond Valley Leader 1997.heidelberg, ivanhoe, schools, banyule, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet and Newspaper clippings, Greensborough Methodist Church. Centenary Souvenir. 1950, 1950_
The Methodist Church in Greensborough held first services in a barn in 1850. These articles and booklet celebrate the centenary of the church and the laying of the foundation stone for the new church.The Methodist Church has a long association with Greensborough and its pioneer families and is still conducting services today.Booklet: 12 pages, brown cover, pink pages. Illus. 2 Newspaper clippings: 1965 includes photo of laying foundation stone at Greensborough Methodist Church; 1950 text only.Dates written on news clippings.methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Old homestead 'not fit', 2000c
The article is about the demise of the homestead formerly known as "Saxam"."Saxam" was the home of William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of the Heidelberg City Council. He was also a foundation member of Greensborough Football club in 1922.A short article featuring a colour photograph. william santon, greensborough football club, greensborough hotel, churinga, st john of god, city of heidelberg, saxam -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Family show goes on, 12/12/2012
The article is about a family in St Helena that decorates their house with Christmas lights.The De Vincentis family have done this for 12 years.A short article featuring a colour photograph of an illuminated house.Biro written datechrisrtmas decorations, de vincentis family, st helena, make a wish foundation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Church History, Diamond Valley Leader, Watsonia Uniting Church, 18/06/2017
The Watsonia Methodist Church, also known as Watsonia Uniting Church, Gresswell Uniting Church and Watsonia Worship Centre, was established 30/01/1957, and closed 18/06/2017. The article is by GHS member Rosie Bray, also a member of the Church. She provides some background to the foundation of the Church in 1957 and photographs taken through the years. Rosie has included newspaper clipping of the closure and the booklet issued at the Service of Closure.A short history of this Church.8 p. typescript and col. photographs, accompanied by clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Heidelberg Leader 14/06/2017, and an 8 p. leaflet of Service of Closure.watsonia uniting church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Walk's glowing message, 28/09/2016
The annual "Light the Night Walk" took place at Anthony Beale Reserve on October 7th, 2016.News clipping, black text and colour image.light the night walk, leukaemia foundation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Rowland Hardley, 1914-1918
A short article about Rowland Hardley and his service in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation President of the Greensborough RSL.Two pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, rowland hardley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Ken Wandin, All Saints Anglican Church Greensborough. Laying foundation stone 1966, 07/05/1966
In 1970, All Saints' Anglican Church was rebuilt on the corner of Church and Grimshaw Streets Greensborough, replacing the timber church. This photograph shows the official laying of the Foundation Stone in the late 1960sDigital copy of colour photographall saints anglican church greensborough