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Photo of Nancy, Margaret, Edna and Nan taken after the demolition of the old church churches, local identities

Edna Barrie and unidentified people standing in front of a collection binchurches, local identities

Multi-fold leaflet with summarised past community leaders' tributes and map showing parks and other local Ringwood and Heathmont facilities bearing their names.McAlpin Reserve, Douglas Maggs Reserve, Mahon Reserve, Loughies Bushland, Peter Vergers Reserve, B.J. Hubbard Reserve, Kevin Pratt Pavilion, Staley Gardens, Greenwood Park, A.F.B. Long Reserve, R.O. Spencer Pavilion, Russell Lucas Oval, Fred Dwerryhouse Pool, Herman Pump Reserve, A.C. Robertson Field, F.J.C. Rogers Reserve, Harpers Bush, A.G. Lavis Pavilion, Dexters Bush, H.E. Parker Reserve.

A recording of 'Elijah', an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, first performed in 1846, depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament book of Kings. The work is scored for eight vocal soloists (two each of bass, tenor, alto and soprano). This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Greensborough Uniting Church in 1977; conducted by V. Lennie.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on side 1: "Elijah. DVCS. G'bro Uniting Church"diamond valley choral society, elijah (oratorio), greensborough uniting church, val lennie

Ordained 1973, Presbyterian then Uniting Church minister. Colac-Cororooke until 1976, Gippsland Youth Leadership Training Officer 1976-1979, Mansfield 1980-1983, Division of Field Services 1984 to 1992, Malvern 09/92-12/95, AS 01.96 to 10/96, Chaplain Billanook College 11/96. Retired.B & W photograph of Rev. Ron Townsend, seated and wearing a Uniting Church sweatshirt.rev. ron townsend; presbyterian minister 1973-1977; uniting church minister 1977-; colac; cororooke; gippsland youth leadership training offer

The Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania sold all its residential camps operated by UC Camping in June 2023. They were Grantville, Westernport Bay; Norval, Grampions/Gariwerd; Merricks Lodge, Mornington Peninsula and Adekate Camp, Creswick.White magnetic sign with the UCA symbol at the top, taupe coloured text and yellow and green images."Uniting Church in Australia SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA" "UC CAMMPING creating opportunities www.uccamping.org.au"uc camping

Mrs Buch was the oldest living member of St. James' Uniting Church at the time of its anniversary in September 1984. The Presbyterian church was opened in September 1859, and closed in 2009, just short of its 150th anniversary. Colour photograph of Mrs Buch standing at a table, preparing to cut the 125th anniversary cake at St James' Uniting Church, Miners Rest.

St. Andrew's Uniting Church, formerly the Presbyterian church includes two different church buildings as well as a new addition built at the rear of the 1904 red brick building. A small weather board structure was used as a church until the Romanesque brick building opened in 1904. The new church extensions were completed on 14 December, 1986.A view of the front of St. Andrew's Uniting Church and stone fence with the surrounding trees and cars parked in the front of the church.churches, religion, tompkins, f. b., h. w., goyen, w. rev., st. andrew's uniting church, presbyterian church, george evans collection

The former Scots Presbyterian Church in Adelaide Street Ringwood was demolished c.1980 to make way for the Eastland carpark. The Pulpit and windows were moved to the Uniting Church in Station Street, Ringwood.Sepia photograph of the exterior of the Scots Presbyterian Church, located in Adelaide St. Ringwood. ringwood, presbyterian, uniting, eastland

John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.John Blackerblacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries

SUMMARY - Ernest W (Bon) Barrie, 1909 – 1985 Profile Melton Mechanics Institute Member 1935 - 1982i Trustee 1952 - 1982 Life Member 1968 Years of service – 47 years He constructed and provided a public address system which was used at Melton and district halls and sports grounds for a wide variety of community events including school sports, gymkhanas, theatrical productions and processions. Fire Brigade Melton Fire Brigade (and predecessor Bush Fire Brigade) Apparatus Officer, 1945 - 1953 Captain, 1951 - 1965 Mt Cotterill Fire Brigades’ Group Elected Group Officer, on the formation of the Group, 1967. As Group Communications Officer he operated the VL3 LY base radio station from home on a 24 hour basis for fire brigades of Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Diggers Rest, Toolern Vale, Truganina and Werribee. With his brother Edgar, he built the first Melton Fire Truck. It was housed on the family property until a fire station was constructed in the Melton township. Recipient of the Queens Medal, 1979 Recognised for 44 years of service on the Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wall Plaque, dedicated May 2013 Melton State School, no 430 Committee – School Correspondent (secretarial and financial role) 34 years of Service Provided his Amplifier Equipment for events and the annual district School Sports from 1939-1973. Donated the House Athletic Shield Melton and District Historical Society 1968 – 1985 President and foundation member Willows Historical Park – supported the establishment of the park and contributed many volunteers hours in the construction and landscaping of the precinct Member, Western Metropolitan Groups of Historical Societies, 1980s Shire of Melton Councillor South Riding, 1969-1971 Member of the Water Trust Melton Uniting Church Melton Uniting Church (and its predecessors the Methodist, Methodist-Presbyterian churches). A lifetime association which extended from childhood when he attended Sunday school until his death in 1985. Member of the Presbyterian Board of Management for more than 25 years in which he held positions of Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, Board member of the Parish Council and Member of the Committee of Management. He was a Sunday school teacher 1933. Community development With Mr RC Butler met with Shire Council in 1937 to canvass residents to ascertain prospective Electric consumers in the district. Electricity was subsequently turned on at dusk on 20th December 1939. Melton Progress Association, including Melton Musical, Elocutionary and Vocal Competitions, Vice President 1939 1940 Melton Development Association, 1960s Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC)ii Carried out plane spotting at Shire Office and spotting tower in Melton and later from home until 1944/45. Agriculture and farming Progress and Better Farming Association, Melton. Honorary Secretary, 1935 Member, Agricultural Engineering Society Australia c1960-1985 A successful grower of wheat, oats and barley, he planted experiment plots and held Field Days on the “Darlingsford” property. He later diversified into other grains and sheep (wool and meat). He took a enthusiastic interest in agricultural engineering and was keen to introduce innovative ideas that improved the productivity of farms and farming practices. In the mid 1950 he conducted trials during harvest on the family property of the original mechanical hay fork built on a British Bedford truck by Bill Gillespie. This design was further refined in collaboration with the Gillespie brothers and resulted in the construction the hydraulically operated tractor mounted hay fork. The innovative design of the hay fork created interest from far and wide and was quickly taken up by farmers because it significantly reduced hand labouring of loading sheaves of hay with a pitch fork. His father established chaff mills in Melton, Rockbank, Parwan, Diggers Rest in the first decade of 1900 and in 1915 went into partnership with JR Schutt to establish the Schutt & Barrie Pty. Ltd. Chaff Cutting and Flour Mill in West Footscray. When it ceased trading in 1968 the directors were: Ernest W Barrie and Thomas L Barrie, R, A, and M Schutt. Awards Queens Medal, 1979 Rotary Award for Community Service, 1980 Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebrations contributions, 1985 Service held at Melton Uniting Church local identities

John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders studio portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.Photo has John Blacker's name, and an "Advance & Restoration Ministries" label stuck on it.blacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries

John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders studio portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.John Blackerblacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries

Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM, was born in Milingimbi, eastern Arnhemland in 1945. He was educated at Milingimbi Mission School and pursued his theological education as a youth leader and Sunday School teacher through the Methodist Church, before attending college in Brisbane. In 1969 he trained as a Minister in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands under the Uniting Church, before returning to Arnhemland to minister his own people at the Galiwin’ku parish, firstly as a lay pastor (1971-1972) and then as a Minister from 1976-1982. In 1983-84, Rev Djiniyini worked as a Lecturer in Theology at Nungalinya College, Darwin. He was honoured with a Diploma of Theology (Honorary) from there in 1984, and in 1991 received a Cultural Doctorate in Literature (Honorary) from the World University, Roundtable, Arizona USA. Rev Djiniyini was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 1995. As well as being the Chairman of ALPA since 1993, Rev Djiniyini is currently the Director of Duduy’ngu Pty Ltd, which provides consultancy and cross-cultural services. He is also Director of Yirrkala Business Enterprises. Over the years, Rev Djiniyini has served on many committees and councils including: Member of the Steering Committee of the Australian Indigenous Cultural Network (1998-2001), CEO of Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc (1998-2001), CEO of the Northern Regional Council of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (1998-2001), Director of Reconciliation Australia Limited (2000-2001), Member of Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (1998-2000), Chairman of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (1995-2000 & 1990-1993), Member of Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (1991-1994), Moderator of Northern Synod, Uniting Church in Australia (1985-1987), Secretary of newly formed Aboriginal Presbytery, Northern Synod, Uniting Church in Australia (1985), and Vice-President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Uniting Church in Australia (1983-1987). Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM has also been extensively published, and his works include: • Information Papers (co authored), Aboriginal Resource and Development Services: • Confusion Between Cultures (1998) • MHead & Shoulders of Djiniyini Gondarra facing right of picture."Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra 1986. Moderator Northern Synod and Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Conference."gondarra, djiniyini, uaicc, northern synod uca

Original home of the Charles Cross family.The property became the first Camp Park at Lake Tyers Beach of the Methodist, now Uniting Church.A colour photograph of a timber dwelling with corrugated iron hip roof. Eight steps lead up to a bullnose veranda across the front and sash windows. Situated at the Uniting Church Camp Park, Lake Tyers Beach, Victoria.houses

The book was compiled by an elder of Sale Uniting Church, Helen Day, at the request of the Gippsland presbytery Standing CommitteeThis is a useful researh tool.A book titled They Shall Dream Dreams Thirty Years of the Uniting Church in Australia, Presbytery of Gippsland, The front cover has a red background with a montage of photographs in a curved white frame. It is a history of the life of the Gippsland presbytery since the Church’s inauguration in 1977.uniting-church-gippsland presbytery-gippsland

St. Andrew's Uniting Church, formerly the Presbyterian church includes two different church buildings as well as a new addition built at the rear of the 1904 red brick building. A small weather board structure was used as a church until the Romanesque brick building opened in 1904. The new church extensions were completed on 14 December, 1986.A coloured photograph of St. Andrew's Uniting Church after the rear extensions. The new porch and hall and part of the new church extensions are visible on the LHS of the photograph.churches, religion, tompkins, f. b., h. w., goyen, w. rev., st. andrew's uniting church, presbyterian church, george evans collection

The World War One Memorial Stained glass windows in the Barkly Street Uniting Church resulted from a request made in 1919 by the Barkly Street Young Men's Club to be given permission to raise money to pay for the project. The window was designed by Fisher Co. Pty Ltd, and was unveiled by a former army chaplain - either Rev. J.A. Gaunt or Rev. Bladen on the 14th March 1920. The total cost of the windows was 171 pounds 10 shillings. The window cost 150pounds, the window was fixed into position for 15 pounds, and three wire screens cost 6 pounds 10 shillings.Digital Photographs of the World War One memorial stained glass windows in the Barkly Street Uniting Church, Ballarat East.Repousse World War One tablet: 1914-1919 For God, King and Country The windows above have been erected as a memorial to the heroic lads of this school and church who fell in the Great War. Brittain, H.O. Butcher, J.C. Cornish, H. R. MM (Richard) Eady, James Arthur Edmends, William H. Ferguson, F. Farrar, A.Z. Gist, C.H. Gates, Stanley C. Grave, Howard B. Hughes, Arthur W. Hughes, George A.C. Jones, William Stanley (Stan) Marshall, Robert R. McConnell, A.R. (Ralph) Muller, A.V. Polkinghorne, E.C. (Clifford) Ridgwell, Herbert R. Sansum, Arthur H. Smith, Alfred G. Tait, Robert E. Tait, Lawrence (Laurie) Veal, Thomas P. Vincent, Leslie A.barkly street uniting church, barkly steet methodist church, barkly street weseyan church, j.a. gaunt, bladen, stained glass, soldier, world war, world war one, mmm

A recording of 'Elijah', an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, first performed in 1846, depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament book of Kings. The work is scored for eight vocal soloists (two each of bass, tenor, alto and soprano). This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded at Ormond Uniting Church in 1982.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic casesHandwritten on cassette 1: "Elijah. Ormond. Tape 1"; on cassette 2: "Elijah, Ormond Uniting Church. 31-10-82"diamond valley choral society, elijah (oratorio), ormond uniting church

St. Andrew's Uniting Church, formerly the Presbyterian church includes two different church buildings as well as a new addition built at the rear of the 1904 red brick building. A small weather board structure was used as a church until the Romanesque brick building opened in 1904. The new church extensions were completed on 14 December, 1986.A rear view of St. Andrew's Uniting Church before the extensions were built. The photograph shows the small apse and porch as well as the surrounding conifers which were growing in the church grounds.churches, religion, tompkins, f. b., h. w., goyen, w. rev., st. andrew's uniting church, presbyterian church, george evans collection