John Cross B.A. (1862 - 1924) Born at Brown Hill in 1862. B.A. University of Melbourne. Worked for 43 years in the Education Department, first as a teacher, and later as an inspector of schools. Involved with the Brown Hill and Graham St. Methodist Churches. A generous philanthropist who gave large donations to the Graham St. Kindergarten, Queen's College and other Methodist causes.Sepia toned cabinet card head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr John Cross B.A. john cross, brown hill, graham st. methodist, school teacher, school inspector, philanthropist, queen's college

Rev. Peter Thompson (1847 - 1909) was Superintendent of the East End Wesleyan Mission. Entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1871. Died 1909. The second son of a Lancashire farmer, Peter grew up in a tee-total Methodist household with a rather austere father and a saintly mother. He trained at Didsbury Wesleyan College where he was, by all accounts, a brilliant student. He was stationed in Ulverston and then Huddersfield (by 1876). By 1881 Peter had married and was Minister at Wood Green. He and his wife, Mary, do not appear to have had any children. They spent some years in Redhill and then, following the decision of Conference in 1885 to establish the London Wesleyan Methodist Mission, Peter was sent to the East End of London to take charge of the almost defunct St George’s Wesleyan Chapel. His work as a slum missionary was so successful that soon larger premises were required. In addition the mission took over a ‘most undesirable’ public house (The White Swan on Ratcliffe Highway) and later, in 1891, the Mahogany Bar. In 1898 he was interviewed by Charles Booth as part of Booth’s survey of London. Peter died after a long illness in 1909 having served 24 years in East London, one of the best known and loved Wesleyan ministers of his time. Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Peter Thompson.rev peter williams, methodist, wesleyan, minister, east end mission

Born in South Australia. Entered the ministry in 1869. Served at Daylesford, St. Arnaud, Wandiligong, Eldorado, Sale, Bairnsdale, Melbourne Brunswick St., Dunolly, Ballarat Lydiard St., Sandhurst, Toorak, Nth. Melbourne, Hawthorn, Geelong, Carlton. He was President of the Victoria and Tasmania Conference in 1897, President of the Wesleyan Conference in 1897, President of the General Conference in 1907. Awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity by Queen's University, Toronto. Fellow of the Linnaean Society. Died at Kew in 1913.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait in postcard format of Rev.Dr William Williams (1848 - 1913).william williams, doctor of divinity, president of conference, linnaean society, methodist, wesleyan, minister

Born Grantham, Lincolnshire 9 August 1841. Migrated to Australia in 1849 and settled in Geelong. Entered the ministry in 1866. Posted to Mortlake, Echuca, South Yarra, Lonsdale St. Melbourne, Carlton, Bendigo and Hawthorn. Founding President of Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne, 1882. Elected President of the Wesleyan Conference of 1895 and was the first President following Church Union in 1902. Elected President General in 1904. Married 1870 (1) Jemima Shaw - died 1918; (2) 1920 Edith Skelton nee Wimble, widow of the Rev William Williams. Died 25 May 1928.Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. William Henry Fitchett, in carte de visite format.william henry fitchett, methodist, minister, methodist ladies college, president of conference

Born Grantham, Lincolnshire 9 August 1841. Migrated to Australia in 1849 and settled in Geelong. Entered the ministry in 1866. Posted to Mortlake, Echuca, South Yarra, Lonsdale St. Melbourne, Carlton, Bendigo and Hawthorn. Founding President of Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne, 1882. Elected President of the Wesleyan Conference of 1895 and was the first President following Church Union in 1902. Elected President General in 1904. Married 1870 (1) Jemima Shaw - died 1918; (2) 1920 Edith Skelton nee Wimble, widow of the Rev William Williams. Died 25 May 1928.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. William Henry Fitchett mounted on buff card.william henry fitchett, methodist, minister, methodist ladies college, president of conference

James Legge was born of Scots parentage at Dunolly, Victoria on 2 July 1873. He was educated at Scotch College Melbourne, and at the University of Melbourne. He worked as a teacher before starting the Theological course at Ormond College. He completed his theological training in 1902, and was appointed by the Home Mission Committee to the parish of Boort, where at Durham Ox he was ordained and inducted in May 1903. He married Susan Ison at the Collins St. Independent Church on 11 September 1907. Legge was called to Clunes (1907), Preston (1917), Mildura (1920), Dandenong (1924), and Kew (1926). Demitted 1942. Home Mission appointment Mitcham 1946. Died October 21 1951B & W waist length photo enlargement of Rev James Legge B.A. printed on buff card.Rev. James Legge, B.A. 1926 - 1942james legge, presbyterian, minister, scotch college, university of melbourne, ormond college, kew

William Edward Watkins was born at Carlton, Victoria on 18 June 1887. He entered the Theological Hall, Ormond College, in 1922 and completed his course in 1924. He was ordained and inducted at Collingwood in 1924. In 1925 he was assistant to the Rev. John Barnaby in the Group Mission, which included the churches of Fitzroy and Collingwood. He was called to St. John's Ballarat in 1927, South Melbourne in 1930, St. David's Geelong in 1936, Kew Presbyterian in 1942 and Wallan in 1950. He died on March 23 1955.B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. William Edward Watkins, printed on buff card.Rev. W.E. Watkins 1942 - 1949william edward watkins, presbyterian, minister, ormond college, group mission, kew

David Macknight Jones was born on 31 January 1910, the son of the Rev. David Samuel Jones. He attended University High School, then Ormond college, where, after graduating in Arts, he studied Theology. He obtained his Bachelor of Divinity in 1936, and was ordained in St. Stephen's Church Toowoomba, where his father was the minister. He married Elizabeth Ann McLellan in 1938, and in the same year was inducted as the first Minister in the Western patrol (Timboon), Presbytery of Mortlake, Victoria. He was called to Scots Church Shepparton in 1941, to St. Andrew's Launceston in 1947, to Kew Presbyterian Church in 1950 and to Pascoe Vale in 1965. From 1971 he was Special Areas Officer, Home Missions. Died in 1990B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. David Macknight Jones, printed on buff card.Rev.D. Macknight Jones, B.A., B.D. 1950 - 1965david macknight jones, david samuel jones, ormond college, presbyterian, minister, kew

Edward Wykeham born 31 January 1861. Church of England minister. Chaplain to the Mission to Seamen Kobe Japan. In 1903 was appointed Rector of St. Mary's Perth. Joined the A.I.F. and served in Cairo and the United Kingdom. Returned from military service in 1920. Returned to the United Kingdom in 1922. Rector of Hedgerley, Bucks., at the time of his death on 9 November 1934.Sepia toned three quarter length seated studio portrait of the Rev. Edward Makeham dressed in W.W.I chaplain's uniform. Photo is mounted in a brown card presentation folder.Yours faithfully Edward Makehamedward wykeham, church of england, minister, chaplain, a.i.f. mission to seamen

John Blakemore (1908 - 2000). Born at Pelsall, Staffordshire. Became a local preacher at the age of 18. Arrived in Australia in 1926. Accepted as a Home Missionary and served at Ultima, Willaura, Piangil and Moulamein. Studied at Otira and at Queen's College. Whilst studying he was sent to St. George's Rd Northcote, where he met his wife. Returned to England for two years, where he served as a probationer. Returned to Australia in 1937 and was ordained into the Methodist Church. He served at Merbein, Shepparton, Newstead, Numurkah, Maffra, East Ivanhoe, Bentleigh, and Oakleigh. Between 1941 and 1944 he was a chaplain in the A.I.F.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. John Blakemore.john blakemore, local preacher, home missionary, otira, queen's college, chaplain a.i.f., methodist, minister.

St Andrew's Footscray Church Anniversary banner. Painted calico."CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY MAY 27 11AM REV. J SINDREY 7PM REV. R. COOK PRESIDENT CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF VICTORIA. SOCIAL. SERVICES. SINGING. SPEAKERS.congregational union of victoria, st andrew's congregational church footscray

Navy blue felt blazer pocket with cream/beige piping at the top edge. Embroidered with St Andrew's Cross and text."ST ANDREW'S TENNIS CLUB"st andrew's presbyterian church ballarat

Gown worn by St Andrew's Uniting Church Ballarat choir member Coralie Owen.Blue choir robe with white stole. Academic gown style. Synthetic stole is attached at the centre back of the robe. There are press studs at the front.st andrew's uniting church ballarat

Blue felt banner with yellow and white screen printing and gold fringing. Rays emblem in centre. On wood hanger with turned ends."METHODIST GIRLS' COMRADESHIP RAYS' SECTION ALBERT ST. BALLARAT"methodist girls' comradship rays section, methodist church albert street ballarat

David Buckley Bridgwood: born 1852 England. Commenced ministry in 1884. Married Adeline Williams, daughter of the Rev. Spencer Williams of Launceston on 22 March 1888. 1884 Warragul; 1885 Prahran; 1886 Murtoa; 1887 Flemington; 1888 Wangaratta; 1889 Sandhurst; 1892 Hobart; 1895 New Town; 1897 Westbury; 1900 Geelong West; 1902 Geelong; 1903 St. Arnaud; 1904 Sale; 1905 Moonta; 1908 Crystal Brook; 1911 Koolunga; 1914 Woodville; 1916 Redruth; 1920 Gumeracha; 1924 Supernumerary Gumeracha; Chairman of District 1897 - 1899, 1904, 1913. Died 1941, buried Mitcham S.A. B & W gloss, studio portrait of the Rev. D. Buckley Bridgwood with his wife Adeline and daughter Florence.methodist, minister, buckley bridgwood, adeline bridgwood, florence bridgwood

Straight sided commemorative glass tumbler with gold transfer and rim."150th 4/5/2008" "St Albans Uniting Church" "St Albans Park Geelong" God is our refuge & our strength"

John Grant was ordained in 1974 and served at Devonport-La Trobe in Tasmania, St Kilda, the Presbytery of Maribyrnong Valley as Presbytery Minister. He resigned from the ministry following his service as Presbytery Minister.B & W photograph of the Rev. John Grant, Mrs Rosemary Grant, and adopted Korean girl being served a Korean meal."Church and Nation" for 17 October 1984rev. john grant; mrs rosemary grant; presbytery of maribyrnong valley; st kilda; devonport-la trobe tasmania; presbytery minister, korean adoption

Rev Frank Morris Ordained in the Methodist Church 1966, Minster at Casterton 1966-1968, Yarram 1969-1971, Tasmania LA 1972-1989, Glamorgan 1990-1993, Hobart City Centre 1994-1995, PR 1995. Rev Des Ivens Ordained 1970 SA Minster at Robe 1963, Port MacDonnell 1964-1966, Plympton (Hare St) 1967, Bute 1968-1970, Rocky River (Laura) 1971-1973, Barunga Range 1974-1976, Kangaroo Island 1977-1981, Huon Tas 1982-1985, SA, Wallaroo 02.86 B & W waist length photograph of the Rev. Frank Morris and the Rev. Des Ivens in conversation.rev. frank morris; rev. des ivens; casterton; yarram; hobart city centre; robe; port macdonnell; plympton; bute; rocky river; barunga range; kangaroo island; huon tasmania; wallaroo

Congregational Women's Fellowship grey plastic giving box with paper labels on front and back, a slot on the top and a plug on the base.Ftont: "AT HOME and OVERSEAS Mauri" Back: "CONGREGATIONAL World Mission" "Congregational Women's Fellowship"congregational women's fellowship, congregational world mission, anderson, norman st clair, rev.

Illuminated testimonial with ornate border and symbolic images."Presented to Mr. A. W. McLean on his removal from St Andrew's Sabbath School, Carlton March 1894 to Ballaarat.mclean, a. w., st andrew's presbyterian church ballarat, st andrew's presbyterian sabbath school carlton

William Bousted was organist and choir master of the St. Andtrew's Presbyterian Church Ballarat 1887 - 1938.B & W photograph, mounted on green card, of William Bousted seated at the organ in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ballarat after its reconstruction. william boustead, st. andrew's presbyterian church ballarat, organ, organist.

William Bousted was organist and choir master of the St. Andtrew's Presbyterian Church Ballarat 1887 - 1938.B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr William Bousted, organist and choir master of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Ballarat.william boustead, st. andrew's presbyterian church ballarat, organ, organist., choir master

James Rogers was born in Wallaroo, South Australia, but came to Sailor's Gully, Eaglehawk with his family as an infant. He was converted in a Salvation Army meeting at Bendigo. He became a member of the Primitive Methodist Church at Eaglehawk. He was stationed at: 1888 Murtoa; 1889 Hamilton; 1892 Melbourne, Collingwood; 1892 Beaconsfield; 1894 Penguin; 1900 Castlemaine; 1905 Dimboola; 1909 Geelong, Yarra St.; 1913 Kilcunda & Powlett River; 1917 Kyabram; 1920 North Melbourne; 1923 Brighton; 1928 Prahran; 1932 Supernumerary Hawthorn. Gaol Chaplain 1909 - 1912; Hospital Chaplain 1935 - 1936Died 2nd September 1937 Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell) was born in 1867, married James Rogers in 1892 and died in 1951.B & W studio portrait of Rev James Rogers and Mrs Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell)james rogers, agnes rogers, agnes caldwell, methodist, primitive methodist, eaglehawk, minister

James Rogers was born in Wallaroo, South Australia, but came to Sailor's Gully, Eaglehawk with his family as an infant. He was converted in a Salvation Army meeting at Bendigo. He became a member of the Primitive Methodist Church at Eaglehawk. He was stationed at: 1888 Murtoa; 1889 Hamilton; 1892 Melbourne, Collingwood; 1892 Beaconsfield; 1894 Penguin; 1900 Castlemaine; 1905 Dimboola; 1909 Geelong, Yarra St.; 1913 Kilcunda & Powlett River; 1917 Kyabram; 1920 North Melbourne; 1923 Brighton; 1928 Prahran; 1932 Supernumerary Hawthorn. Gaol Chaplain 1909 - 1912; Hospital Chaplain 1935 - 1936Died 2nd September 1937 Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell) was born in 1867, married James Rogers in 1892 and died in 1951. The children in the photograph are: James Stanley (born 1893), John David (born 1895), Agnes Pricilla (born 1897), Robert Leslie (born 1899), Jean (born 1900), Ethel Margaret (born 1903), Amelia Florence (born 1905) Lois Susan and Ella (twins born 1908).B & W studio photograph of Rev James Rogers, Mrs Agnes Rogers (nee Caldwell) and their children. The images of two men in uniform (presumably absent overseas) have been superimposed on the photograph to complete the family group. james rogers, agnes rogers, agnes caldwell, methodist, primitive methodist, eaglehawk, minister, first world war

Martha Downes was born at Codrington in 1880. She was grand-daughter of the first Presbyterian minister of Clunes. As a child she belonged to the Erskine congregation. She was trained at the Deaconess' Institute and was appointed to the Fitzroy Mission, where the Rev. A.I. Davidson was Superintendent. Miss Downes was placed in charge of the Gore St. branch of the Mission. She started a Sunday morning children's church, a Sunday School, a Sunday evening service, a mothers' meeting, a girls' and boys' club and other activities. She helped raise funds for the Young St. Mission Hall, which was built in 1912. In 1914 Sister Downes retired due to ill health, but returned in 1915 to take charge of the Erskine Mission. Her interest in girls led to the establishment of Erskine Hostel, in a delicensed hotel in Rathdown St. Carlton, where classes, guilds, club meetings and services were held. Martha Downes died on 24 February 1920.Oval, sepia toned three quarter length studio portrait of Sister Martha Downes, mounted on brown card. Sister Martha is dressed in the uniform of the Presbyterian Sisterhood."Aunt Marion, With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year 1918-1919"martha downes, sisterhood, presbyterian, clunes, deaconess' institute, fitzroy mission, rev. a.i. davidson, erskine mission, erskine hostel, young street mission hall

Martha Downes was born at Codrington in 1880. She was grand-daughter of the first Presbyterian minister of Clunes. As a child she belonged to the Erskine congregation. She was trained at the Deaconess' Institute and was appointed to the Fitzroy Mission, where the Rev. A.I. Davidson was Superintendent. Miss Downes was placed in charge of the Gore St. branch of the Mission. She started a Sunday morning children's church, a Sunday School, a Sunday evening service, a mothers' meeting, a girls' and boys' club and other activities. She helped raise funds for the Young St. Mission Hall, which was built in 1912. In 1914 Sister Downes retired due to ill health, but returned in 1915 to take charge of the Erskine Mission. Her interest in girls led to the establishment of Erskine Hostel, in a delicensed hotel in Rathdown St. Carlton, where classes, guilds, club meetings and services were held. Martha Downes died on 24 February 1920.Sepia toned postcard format photograph of the Presbyterian Church, Clunes, Victoria. Two ladies and a gentleman stand on the steps of the Church. "Presbyterian Church" on front. Handwritten letter to Martha Downes on reverse.martha downes, sisterhood, presbyterian, clunes, deaconess' institute, fitzroy mission, rev. a.i. davidson, erskine mission, erskine hostel, young street mission hall

Born 1823 West Indies, commenced ministry 1847, died 1890 in Rookwood, NSW. Joseph Horner Fletcher (1823-1890), Wesleyan minister, was born at St Vincent, Windward Islands, the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Fletcher, Wesleyan missionary, and his wife Mary, née Horner. In 1830-37 he attended a Methodist school in Kingswood, England, and then his uncle's school in Bath. He entered business but in July 1842 became a local preacher. He was accepted for the Wesleyan ministry in 1845 and after training at Richmond College, Surrey, he married Kate Green in December 1848. He was sent to Auckland, New Zealand, where he became the founding principal of Wesley College. In 1856 poor health obliged him to take up circuit work in Auckland and New Plymouth, where he witnessed the Maori war. He moved to Queensland and in 1861-64 was on circuit in Brisbane. In 1863 he became the first chairman of the Queensland Wesleyan District. In 1865 Fletcher was serving at Ipswich when invited to succeed Rev. John Manton as president of Newington College, Sydney. He acknowledged that the main business of the school was secular education in a Christian atmosphere and believed that education could help to overcome sectarianism. He invited distinguished academics to examine Newington students and strongly supported (Sir) Henry Parkes's education policies. He opposed the formation of a Methodist university college until a strong secondary school was established. He believed that boys should be taught to appreciate orderly conduct rather than to fear punishment and that corporal punishment was degrading and to be used only in extreme circumstances. Under Fletcher Newington developed a high moral tone and a tradition of order and respect. After he retired in 1887 the old boys gave him an address of appreciation and a portrait in oils to be hung in the hall. In addition to his normal duties from 1883 he had taught resident theological students. From 1887 he was an effective and progressive full-time theological tutor. As a preacher Fletcher had exceptional power: he expressed his thoughts in a fresh way with sparkling illustrations and characteristic humour. He combined humility with great spiritual power, prophetic vision and administrative ability. He encouraged the development of institutional church work which grew into the Central Methodist Mission in Sydney. Fletcher was elected as the first president of the New South Wales and Queensland Wesleyan Methodist Conference in 1874 and again in 1884, when he was also president of the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church. As conference editor in 1868, 1871 and 1873, Fletcher contributed more than fifty articles, numerous essays and reviews of books to the Weekly Advocate. He read widely, deeply and with discrimination. Never robust in health, he suffered months of illness before he died aged 66 at Stanmore, Sydney, on 30 June 1890. He was survived by three sons and two daughters, and buried in the Wesleyan section of Rookwood cemetery. In 1892 his eldest son, Joseph, edited a memorial edition of his Sermons, Addresses & Essays. Information from Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 4, 1972. Sepia toned carte de visite. Seated studio portrait of the Rev. Joseph Fletcher.Rev Joseph Fletcherrev. joseph fletcher, joseph horner, wesleyan minister, newington college sydney, new zealand, queensland, president general conference, wesleyan methodist church, central methodist mission

See article by Rowland Ward in http://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Assets/Files/Heresy%20at%20Northcote%20Presbyterian%20Church.pdf for the detail of the heresy case.Copy of composite photograph which was published in the Weekly Times 15 April 1899. The images are oval head and shoulders studio photographs of the 16 members of the committee investigating a charge of heresy against the Rev. Hector Ferguson."The charge of heresy against the Rev. Hector Ferguson - members of committee of investigations" plus listing of names of the committee members. Rev. Alex Marshall, Rev. D. McKenzie, Rev. W.M. Alexander, Rev. Alex Yule, Rev. T. Tait, J.H. MacFarland, Rev. John Steele, Rev. John L. Rentoul, Rev. M. MacDonald, Rev. John Mathew, Rev. D.S. McEachran, Rev, S.G. McLaren, Rev. D.M. Stewart, Mr Warrick, M.A. Byers, Rev. T.W. McGregor.rev. hector ferguson, northcote presbyterian church, weekly times, heresy, scots church, assembly hall, st. andrew's carlton,

The photographs show members of the Swan family: the Rev. Ashby Swan, his wife Elvie and children Ormond, Keith and Max. Ormond Swan was the Rev. Val Aumann's father, and Rev. Ashby Swan was her grandfather. Ernest Ashby Swan: born 1885 Geelong; educated at Melbourne University and the Theological Hall. Ordained in 1913. Served at Gawler, Wallan, Burnley, Mornington, Balaclava and Caulfield Central - St. Giles. Died in 1950.Four photographs, annotated on an album page of members of the Swan family.swan, ashby, aumann, presbyterian, minister.

Born Worcester, UK, 21/10/1863. Died Manly NSW 10/10/1945. Ordained 14/9/1887 in Worcester Angel Street church. Ministry: LMS Amoy (China) 1887–1913, Oxford Street Collingwood, Lennox St Richmond, LMS Apia (Western Samoa) 1919–1922, Hampton, Castlemaine, Lawson NSW.B & W waist length studio portrait of the Rev Frank Purcell Joseland. The postcard format photograph is mounted on cream card."The Rev F.P. Joseland 1924 - 1927". Verso: "To Bob Mouat with best wishes and heartfelt greetings for his birthday, Nov. 16th 1925, from his Pastor, Frank P. Joseland. Avondale St. Hampton".rev frank purcell joseland, hampton congregational church, minister