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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Beach Street, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, c. 1990
... to Princes Pier taken by Alison Kelly from the roof of the Missions... from the roof of the Missions to Seamen building. The four make ...One of four photographs of Beach Street from Station to Princes Pier taken by Alison Kelly from the roof of the Missions to Seamen building. The four make up a panoramic view of the foreshore, .06 being an inner sectionpiers and wharves - station pier, alison kelly -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document (Item) - List, David Conolly, 1957
... Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen... melbourne Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen ...Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen in1957Provides a record of cadet names visiting the Mission in 1957 between August and OctoberHandwritten in blue ink; on verso of commercially printed 2 colour on white flyers see image attached. cadets, apprentices, midshipmen, pre-sea training, david conolly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cleanup of former COR/BP site, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1989
... Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building... Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building in 1989 ...Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building in 1989 by Alison KellyDisplay panel with three captioned photos of 1988/89 cleanup of soil on site of former BP tank farm, labelled 'Cleanup in progress at the former BP site in Port Melbourne' Mounted on white board in photocorners, covered in mylarIn ink on back: 'A Kelly 70 Station St Port Melbourne 645 2324'environmental issues, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, alison kelly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Work on paper - Display panel, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1988
... Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building... Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building in 1989 ...Photographed and displayed at Missions to Seamen building in 1989 by Alison KellyDisplay panel with three photos (outer beacon; eastern Station Pier kiosk; view of western Station Pier kiosk, beacon, Princes Pier gatehouse and former western paddlesteamer waiting room) glued directly onto black art board, velcro on back.In pencil on back: 'Pat Grainger 70 Station St Port Melb'piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, beacons, alison kelly, thirst aid kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Beach Street, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, c. 1990
... to Princes Pier taken by Alison Kelly from the roof of the Missions... from the roof of the Missions to Seamen building. The four make ...One of four photographs of Beach Street from Station to Princes Pier taken by Alison Kelly from the roof of the Missions to Seamen building. The four make up a panoramic view of the foreshore, .07 being an outer section of the panoramapiers and wharves - princes pier, alison kelly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memoir, Captain G H Gray, PS Weeroona, Captain George Harry Gray, 1978
... by his family for an exhibition at the Missions to Seamen... family for an exhibition at the Missions to Seamen building 1988 ...Photocopy of items written by the last Captain of the PS Weeroona, Capt G.H. Gray of Swallow Street: from the flyleaf of 'Down the Bay', a brief autobiography dated 10.10.78, loaned by his family for an exhibition at the Missions to Seamen building 1988In ink, details on backtransport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, captain george henry 'harry' gray, ps weeroona, ps hygeia -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document (Item) - List, David Conolly, Cadets...Apprentices...Midshipmen, 1957
... Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen... melbourne Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen ...Used by Lay Reader David Conolly at the Mission to Seamen in 1956-57.Provides an overview of training establishments for young seafarers in the 1950s. Establishments abbreviations are provided. The list gives an indication of the extensive links of the Mission with key stakeholders in maritime training of the 20th C.Handwritten edits in blue inkcadets, apprentices, midshipmen, pre-sea training -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Newspaper Clipping, The Mercury, When Seamen Come Ashore, 5 July 1955
... Article about the Hobart Mission to Seamen depicting... melbourne Article about the Hobart Mission to Seamen depicting ...Article about the Hobart Mission to Seamen depicting the building, its activities.Large newspaper article with 6 photographsseamen, mission, ashore, hobart, timaru star -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), c. 1950
... mission to seamen...The photograph portrays the main hall of the Mission... entertainments mission to seafarers mission to seamen seamen mission ...The photograph portrays the main hall of the Mission to Seamen as it was used c.1950.The photograph is documents a moment in history that reflects how the main hall of the Mission to Seamen was used around the 1950s. The photograph also portrays one of many events held by the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild as one of the services provided for visiting seafarers.A black and white photograph inside the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne main hall. In the foreground there are two couples; on the left side of the photograph the couple are facing the left side, a man in a suit, vest and tie and a lady to the right in a mid-length skirt, jumper and short hair. The couple on the right of the photograph are facing each other - the lady has her back to the camera, and the man facing more toward the camera, he is also in a suit and is balding. A couple are standing in the mid ground, central in the photograph; a lady is on the left in a light coloured cardigan, mid length skirt and short dark hair; the man on the right is wearing a dark suit and tie, and a light coloured shirt. There are a number of people in the background that are partly concealed by the couples in the mid-foreground. An archway is visible to the left, that leads to the 'cafeteria', and an arch window can be seen on the right side of the photograph in the background, The hardwood floorboards are visible, as is the wainscote (wood panelling) on the walls in the background. A clock is situated right of centre on the back wall.collar, clock, vest, window, suit, 1950s, main-hall, tie, wainscote, cardigan, jumper, skirt, arch, bald, lhlg, dance, socialising, events, entertainments, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, seamen mission, flinders street, ladies harbour lights guild, hardwood, floorboards, wood panelling -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Newspaper clippings, Argus newspaper, 1930s
... mission to seamen... to be related to a drive for fundraising to support the Mission... clippings mission to seamen Typed dates and inscriptions at top ...Clippings regarding fundraising for the MTS during the 1930sAS an entirely donation dependent organisation the Mission services have constantly needed publicity and promotional support to continue to offer services to seafarers. This collection of pre-WW2 clippings reflects the emergence from a period of great Depression economically.The collection is a useful research source.A group of 8 thin damaged pages with clippings adhered either singly or in groups of 2 or 3 clippings some images - primarily from the "Argus" circa late 1930s. All appear to be related to a drive for fundraising to support the Mission to Seamen.Typed dates and inscriptions at top of each page 1-8fundraising, clippings, mission to seamen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Functional object - Calendar frontispiece, The Mission Boat on her Rounds, early to mid 20th C
... by the Missions to Seamen. A colour painting titled "Mission Boat on her... to Seamen. A colour painting titled "Mission Boat on her Rounds ..."Charles E. Turner was an artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, and specialised in landscape and marine views. Having served in the Royal Air Force in the First World War, reaching the rank of Captain, Turner worked as a war artist during 1939-45. Turner painted pictures of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth for Cunard, which were made into a series of popular postcards. He also designed for Churchill Cigar Boxes, and, alongside paintings demonstrating his first-hand experience of combat, produced illustrations for Illustrated London News and Sphere magazines. Many of his oil and watercolour paintings of the two World Wars are preserved in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London, and at the Imperial War Museum, London." (The National Archives UK)Representative and promotional example of service by MTS to the variety of ships visiting ports in the first half of the 20th C. Cardboard frontispiece of a calendar published by the Missions to Seamen. A colour painting titled "Mission Boat on her Rounds" by artist Charles E. Turner, represents an imaginary image of the mission boat with the Flying Angel flag sailing towards several ships.Written in pencil at the back: "With best wishes from the Chaplain and the LHL Guild"calendar, frontispiece, charles e. turner (1883-1965), hlg, harbour lights guild -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, copy, 1956-1958
... at the conclusion of their performance at the Flinders Street Mission... Street Mission to Seamen, Circa 1956. At the microphone ...Lay Reader David Conolly thanking a concert party at the conclusion of their performance.Lay Reader David Conolly hosts a typical evening's entertainment at the Mission.small rectangular black and white photograph in landscape format.Inscription on back of photo: "Thanking a concert party at the conclusion of their performance at the Flinders Street Mission to Seamen, Circa 1956. At the microphone, stipendiary Lay Reader David Conolly."david conolly, lay reader, concerts, events, entertainment, artists, music, microphone, stage, curtains -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Instrument - Organ, Suttons Pty Ltd, c. 1935
... Missions to Seamen / Died in England 20th January 1934... of the Victoria Missions to Seamen / Died in England 20th January 1934 ...Alexina Weller was the first wife of Reverend Weller. They arrived in Melbourne in January 1925. They lived in the Mission's Manse for 4 years. Alexina was part of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. They left in January 1929 for South America. She died in January 1934.The organ was donated in memory of Mrs Weller as a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. Next to the organ is the plaque dedicated to Olive Cramer who must have played on this organ during services.Wooden organ with memorial plaque to Alexina Weller on the right sidePlaque: In Loving Memory of / Alexina Weller / Wife of the Rev. J.R. Weller M.A. / Formerly chaplain of the Victoria Missions to Seamen / Died in England 20th January 1934alexina weller (nee caley), reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), suttons, annie alexandrina caley (known as alexina) 1885-1934 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Set of two flyers and one letter, Mission to Seamen, Sea Sunday October 20th 1985, a. September 1985; b. October 20; c.July 10
... mission to seamen... letterhead in blue featuring the Missions to Seamen flag. b. The sub...Mission to Seamen... melbourne mission to seamen international christian maritime ...One letter (1490.a) and two flyers (b and c) a. A covering letter dated September 1985 to Anglican congregations and their representative on Mission letterhead with a typed message headed Sea Sunday' from Michael Chin, Senior Chaplain. b. Monotone flyer with red colour title 'Your Daily Bread Costs Him His Family Life' depicts bearded man holding photo of woman and child aboard a ship. There are four different associated organisation logos. c. Deep blue three-colour flyer titled 'Remember Seafarers on Sea Sunday; July 10th' features a graphic of a silhouetted figure framed by porthole looking at tanker out to sea; features three logos below. Additional inscriptions and logos: a. The Mission letterhead in blue featuring the Missions to Seamen flag. b. The sub-title 'Sea Sunday Oct 20 is your chance to remember him and his family in your prayers' and featuring four logos; the International Christian Maritime Association circle, the Apostleship of the Sea flag, the British Sailors Society flag and The Missions to Seamen flag. c. The sub-titles 'Seafarers are members of God's family too' and 'The Church serving ALL seafarers' and featuring three logos; The Mission to Seamen flag, the Apostleship of the Sea flag and the British Sailors Society flag.mission to seamen, international christian maritime association, apostleship of the sea, british sailors society, flyer, reverend michael chin, sea sunday, 1985 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Argus newspaper, 24 February 1945
... mission to seamen... LEFT THE MISSION TO SEAMEN Central Institute on Saturday...: "H.R.H. Duchess of Gloucester visiting Missions to Seamen... LEFT THE MISSION TO SEAMEN Central Institute on Saturday ...Photograph was taken at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. It is historically significant as it marks a royal visit made by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester during the Duke of Gloucester's term as 11th Governor General of Australia (1945 - 1947). Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, GCB, CI, GCVO, GCStJ, GBE (born Lady Alice Christabel Montagu Douglas Scott; 25 December 1901 – 29 October 2004) was the wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of King George V and Queen Mary. Frank Oliver was MTS chaplain during this period. The Gloucesters did not return to Australia on any official visit until 1965. (see ADB entry for Duke of Gloucester) According to the list of engagements from the Argus, on Saturday the Duke and Duchess left Governor House to visit the Central Institute at 11am where they were received by the Governor and Lady Dugan, the chaplain (Padre Oliver) and members of the committee. They left at 11.15am : the legend of the picture "AS THE DUCHESS LEFT THE MISSION TO SEAMEN Central Institute on Saturday morning, Padre Frank Oliver, chaplain, called for three cheers, which were given heartily."This photograph reveals the contemporaneous relationship between Australians and the British Royal family and connection through the International organisation that is the Mission to Seafarers. Current President is HRH the Princess Royal.Black and white photograph of Princess Alice the Duchess of Gloucester. The Duchess at middle left with Chaplain Frank Oliver at middle right. The Chaplain is waving and possibly leading a cheer. He is wearing a naval uniform. The Duchess is wearing a black hat and white short-sleeved dress holding a bunch of flowers. In the left of the photograph is a man holding his right arm up hiding his face from view. In the background there is a crowd of onlookers behind a railing.Front: "Duchess of Gloucester 1969" in blue pen in the bottom right corner. (see also notes re this date) There is also what appears to be a watermark on the middle left side. Back: "H.R.H. Duchess of Gloucester visiting Missions to Seamen, Melbourne." in the top left corner on an angle. "Copyright The Argus, Melbourne. Photograph Neg. No. U-646 Ref. No." in purple ink in the middle. The Neg. No. is in pencil.uniform, flowers, chaplain, princess alice, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, duke of gloucester, duchess of gloucester, governor general, frank leslie oliver, padre oliver, royal visit, flinders street, melbourne -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter, Stuart Knox, 25 June 1906
... thanking him for the amalgamation of the Victorian Seamen's Mission... Seamen's Mission to the English Mission to Seamen. amalgamation ...Letter from Stuart Knox to Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith thanking him for the amalgamation of the Victorian Seamen's Mission to the English Mission to Seamen.4 pages document, typed in purple ink.at the back of the fourth page is a handwritten message from WHC Darvall in red ink.amalgamation, 1906, stuart knox, london, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906) -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document, Mason and Hamlin Organ and Piano Co
... This document was found in the Mission to Seamen Organ... Warrnambool great-ocean-road This document was found in the Mission ...This document was found in the Mission to Seamen Organ, during repair work on 17th Oct 1985.Documents: Patents. The following patents used in Mason and Hamlin Cabinet Organs, are nearly all owned and exclusively used by the Mason and Hamlin Organ and Piano Co.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, document, mason and hamlin cabinet organs, mason and hamlin, organs, mason and hamlin organ and piano co. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six postcards, mostly various angles and times of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. Hand Coloured postcard - Railway Pier viewed out into Bay. Three vessels at pier, two paddle steamers, train in foreground and ships in Bay.piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six postcards, mostly various angles and times of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. Hand tinted view of east side of Railway Pier, two steamers, one paddlesteamer and train at right.piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six postcards, mostly various angles and times of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. B&W postcard - Railway Pier viewed toward shore - Three steamers and one sailing ship, train central and crowd. Full postcard size image.piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six postcards, mostly various angles and times of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. B&W postcard - Railway Pier viewed toward shore - Three steamers and one sailing ship, train central and crowd. Same view as 295.03 but in sepia, reduced and within embossed area.piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six postcards, mostly various angles and times of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. B&W postcard - Viewed to Bay - three vessels alongside. Handwritten on right hand side - "With Best Wishes for a Merry Xmas - L. Stre-" (?- illegible)piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1914
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of six mounted postcards: Handcoloured postcard "Departure of R.M.S. Victoria". Possible location Geelong.piers and wharves - railway pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - QEI, ocean liner, 1936 - 1948
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of two postcards of ships. B&W Cunard's Queen Elizabeth (I)transport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Queen Mary, ocean liner, 1936 - 1948
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of two postcards of ships. Handcoloured - Cunard's Queen Marytransport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Reserve, Port Melbourne, 1880 - 1952
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of four postcards of various locations in Port Melbourne. Hand tinted postcard - Railway Reserve, Port Melbourne C 1904 [Ref #257]piers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, parks and gardens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Yachts on Hobsons Bay, 1880 - 1952
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of four postcards of various locations in Port Melbourne. Hand tinted postcard - Yachts on Hobson's bay. In a 'window' with curtains either side and the words "Sunny Victoria" as a heading.piers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, parks and gardens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1880 - 1952
... the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.... Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions ...Collected by Alison KELLY when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of four postcards of various locations in Port Melbourne. Hand coloured postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne held in an oval frame by a kangaroo on left and a kookaburra at lower right C1914.piers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, parks and gardens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newsletter - Church of England Parish news, PARISH NEWS, Aug-62
... page photo of Missions to Seamen building, accompanying article... paper, black print. 3/- per annum. Front page photo of Missions ...Portland Church of England Parish News, periodical. Eight pages, white semi-gloss paper, black print. 3/- per annum. Front page photo of Missions to Seamen building, accompanying article re opening of Flying Angel Club. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Roald Kverndal, Seamen's Missions: Their origin and Early Growth. A contribution to the History of the Church Maritime, 1986
... An extensive history of International Missions to Seamen... melbourne An extensive history of International Missions to Seamen ...Hardback cover book with white Title (see above) and author text, KVERNDAL, Roald, on pink grey cover. pp 903, ills. Cover image depicts a masted galleon ship at anchor with interior lights at dusk or dawn flying from the stern of the ship is the blue BETHEL flag featuring a star and dove of peace in top and lwr corners respectively. xxviii, 903 p. : ill. ; 24 cmnon-fictionmerchant seamen, missions and charities, royal navy chaplains, missions-to-seamen, mission to seafarers, roald kverndal