James Bickford (1816-1895), Wesleyan clergyman, was born on 6 May 1816 in Modbury, Devon, England, fifth child of John Bickford, tenant farmer, and his wife Anne, née Whiteway. He received an elementary education and then worked for a commercial house at near-by Kingsbridge in 1830. Although raised in the Church of England, Bickford joined the Wesleyan society at Kingsbridge and was appointed a local preacher in 1835. He decided to become a missionary, and after a short informal training by the Wesleyan Missionary Society was ordained on 29 October 1838. Rev James Bickford became superintendent of the Yarra Street, Geelong, circuit in 1866. He was elected president of the Australasian Conference in 1868. Increased involvement in public affairs followed his appointment to Wesley Church, Melbourne, in 1870 and he was associated with the Society for Promoting Morality and the Sabbath Defence Association. Despite his previous advocacy of a 'mixed system' of education he supported the Victorian Education Act of 1872 as the only solution to sectarianism. [Source: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/bickford-james-2993]Brown leather with gilt embossing and illuminated borders. The Testimonial contains the signatures of the Circuit Stewards.rev james bickford 1816-1895, wesleyan church geelong circuit

Engraved silver commemorative trowel in the base of a red leather case with blue velvet lining. "Present to the Rev. James Clow First Moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in the commemoration of laying the Foundation stone of the First Presbyterian Church erected at Emerald Hill. Revd. D. Macdonald. Minister 1st November 1859"emerald hill presbyterian church, clow, james, rev.

Used for laying the foundation stone of Carlton Methodist Mission, 18/02/1933. Presented to F. J. Cato by A. S. Eggleston, architect, 18/02/1933.EPNS commemorative trowel with bone handle in an oblong leather box lined with blue satin.Carlton Methodist Mission 18-2-33 Presented to F J Cato Esq by A. S. Eggleston, Architectcarlton methodist mission, cato, f. j., eggleston, a. s.

Embossed black leather bible with a handwritten note attached to the outside. Gold text on spine.Paper on cover: "Marma Church Bible. Church was held at Marma 8 muiles sout of Murtoa before the Railway came to Lubeck 1878[?] G. R. Gebatly" Inside front cover: "Presented to Marma Church"methodist church marma

Linen Measuring Tape (Imperial) in leather covered case with winding handle on one sidestawell

Belonged to Martin Balsarini, a Chiltern Valley resident and an Australian Imperial Forces WW1 soldier with the 4th Lighthorse. He participated in the Charge of the Lighthorse at Beersheba on the 31/10/1917. This belt belonged to Martin Balsarini, WW1 soldier and Chiltern resident. He was with the 4th Lighthorse Brigade when they participated in the Charge at Beersheba on 31/10/1917 and now referred to as the last great cavalry charge. Leather and tin cartridge case ammunition bandolier belt Broad Arrow for Lighthorse ammunition. ammunition bandolier belt, balsarini, ww1, chiltern., martin balsarini, ww1

The book was owned by the donor's father who lived at North Balwyn. There is no date of printing or of editing as the original offices of Odhms Press were bombed during the war, which makes this an original copy,Brown artificial leather covered book with gold lettering on the spine and an embossed emblem on the cover.The Universal Home Doctor Illustratedbooks, medical

Brown leather ammunition belt. Has 5 ammunition pouches with brass buckles. WWII.

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council

The councillors chair for the last Rutherglen Shire CouncilDark tanned leather upholstered wooden chair with one piece curved arms and backchair, rutherglen shire council