Saimon Qaius was a prisoner of the Japanese during W.W.II. He subsequently worked for the Methodist Missionary Society as a teacher in New Britain. He assisted Rev. C. Mannering in translating the Old Testament into Blanche Bay dialect, as used by the Methodist Mission in New Britain.B & W head and shoulders studio photograph of Saimon QaiusSaimon Qaiussimon qaius, prisoner of war, new britain, teacher, methodist, mission, bible translator

Rev. Kolinio Saukuru was the grandson of the only survivor of the party led by Rev. Thomas Baker, which was massacred and eaten by a hill tribe in central Fiji in 1867. In 1933 he was appointed by the Methodist Mission as a catechist to work among the aborigines of North Australia. He was accepted for the ministry in 1939, and was ordained at Croker Island in 1945. During WWII he was in charge of the Yirrkala Mission Station. B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Kolinio Saukuru, in postcard format.Rev. Kolinio Saukurukolinio saukuru, methodist, minister, thomas baker, fiji, croker island, aboriginies, mission

Mr John Gibbon was Treasurer of the Kildonan Homes for ChildrenB & W head and shoulders photograph of Mr John Gibbon, taken in profile.john gibbon, kildonan home for children

Mr John Gibbon was Treasurer of the Kildonan Homes for Children.B & W head and shoulders photograph of Mr John Gibbon, taken in profile, standing next to Matron Mitchell.john gibbon, kildonan home for children, nurse, matron mitchell

Elizabeth Buchanan worked at an opportunity shop - possibly Kildonan Care.B & W head and shoulders photograph of Elizabeth Buchananelizabeth buchanan, opportunity shop, kildonan care

Elizabeth Buchanan worked at an opportunity shop - possibly Kildonan Care.B & W waist length photograph of Elizabeth Buchananelizabeth buchanan, opportunity shop, kildonan care

Horace Henry Gowty (1903 - 1981). Started preaching whilst a member of Christian Endeavour. Served as a local preacher at Meatian, in the Mallee. At the age of 47 became a Home Missionary in the Methodist Church, serving at Lalbert, Birchip, Fitzroy and Alice Springs. On returning to Victoria he went to Poowong. He was ordained in 1967 at the age of 63, and went to Deloraine in Tasmania. On retiring, he and his wife moved to Berriwillock. He died at Sea Lake in 1981.B & W photograph of the Rev. Horace Gowty standing with his wife Lilian May Gowty and daughter Margery.horace henrty gowty, lilian may gowty, margerty gowty, christian endeavour, meatian, home missionary, methodist, local preacher

Horace Henry Gowty (1903 - 1981). Started preaching whilst a member of Christian Endeavour. Served as a local preacher at Meatian, in the Mallee. At the age of 47 became a Home Missionary in the Methodist Church, serving at Lalbert, Birchip, Fitzroy and Alice Springs. On returning to Victoria he went to Poowong. He was ordained in 1967 at the age of 63, and went to Deloraine in Tasmania. On retiring, he and his wife moved to Berriwillock. He died at Sea Lake in 1981.B & W photograph of the Rev. Horace Gowty shaking hands with an unidentified man.horace henrty gowty, lilian may gowty, margerty gowty, christian endeavour, meatian, home missionary, methodist, local preacher

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Recording Ray royal blue cotton sash with three white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Deaconess Ray royal blue cotton sash with four white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC008.1 and MGC008.2 - Harmony Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border and one white bar worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC006.1 and MGC006.2 Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC005.1 and MG005.2 Entrance Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border, two white bars worn in centre and a rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. MGC005.3 Entrance Ray royal blue sash with 1 cm white border and two white bars. There is a yellow square with an embroidered "S" [social] above the bars.methodist girls' comradship rays section, wesley rays ballarat

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC007.1 and MGC007.2 Companion Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border and three white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC004.1 Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and blue appliqued ivy with gold stitched "C.R." 1st Degree circle, 2nd Degree star, 3rd Degree cross and crown gold metal symbols. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution. MGC004.2 Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "C.R." in satin stitch inside royal blue stem-stitched circle. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution MGC004.3 Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "C.R." in satin stitch inside royal blue stem-stitched circle. Satin. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitutionmethodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC009.1 Deputy Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "D.C.R." in satin stitch inside royal blue stem-stitched circle. 1st Degree circle, 2nd Degree star, 3rd Degree cross and crown gold metal symbols. MGC009.2 Deputy Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "D.C.R." in gold satin stitch on a royal blue appliqued ivy leaf. 2nd Degree star, 3rd Degree cross and gold metal crown above. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution. MGC009.3 Deputy Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "D.C.R." in blue satin stitch in a satin stitch ivy leaf. 1st Degree circle and crown metallic insignia. Felt. MGC009.4 Deputy Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "A.D.C.R." in teal blue satin stitch. 1st Degree circle and crown insignia. Felt. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution. MGC009.5 Deputy Chief Ray gold Sash with gold fringed ends and "DCR" in blue satin stitch. Satin. Crown insignia. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution. MGC009.6 Deputy Chief Ray gold sash with gold fringed ends and "DCR" in blue satin stitch. Felt. The sash has a gold satin Social badge [S] in a blue felt square under the DCR letters. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.District Officer Receiver purple felt sash with gold fringe. "D.R." inside an outline of an ivy leaf in gold fabric paint and gold metal crossed keys. Metal 2nd Degree star above keys.methodist girls' comradeship

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.District Officer Recorder purple felt sash with gold fringe. "D.R." inside an outline of an ivy leaf in gold fabric paint and gold metal crossed quills. Metal 1st Degree circle, 2nd Degree star and 3rd Degree cross above quills.methodist girls' comradeship

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Ray's royal blue cotton birthday sash with 1cm white border rosette of royal blue, white and gold. White letter "B" in centre. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. This sash does not confirm to the standard outlined in the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Constitution.methodist girls' comradship rays section

Oblong royal blue felt banner with white and gold Rays' symbol and gold felt appliqued text. Gold fringing at bottom."TRARALGON RAYS' LINARIA BRANCH"methodist girls' comradship rays section

MGC019.1; MGC019.2 and MGC019.3 Square felt Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' felt symbol with gold and white screen printing. MGC019.4 Round Rays' gold and white screen print symbol on blue felt."R"methodist girls' comradship rays section

MGC020.1 - MGC 020.5 Methodist Girls Comradeship paper heat fix transfer in plastic bag."THE UTMOST FOR THE HIGHEST"methodist girls' comradship rays section

Three Methodist Girls Comradeship Junior Grades Achievement Award badge samples stapled to an information sheet. Embroidered outline of ivy leaf (standing for friendship) badges are blue (symbolising fellowship), white (symbolising purity) and gold (symbolising true happiness". They are not worn on regalia.On paper: "Achievement Badge Sample Awards"methodist girls' comradeship

MGC024.1 - MGC024.2 Methodist Girls Comradeship round silver metal merit badges on a square of blue felt. S - Service, D - Devotional, E - Educational, P - Physical.

Four 2nd Degree gold metal 5 pointed star symbol. Five points representing prayer, love, guidance, study and service.methodist girls' comradeship

Two 3rd Degree gold cross symbols. Symbol of Christ's love and service.methodist girls' comradeship

1st Degree gold circle symbol. Symbol of fellowship.methodist girls' comradeship

Rev David Mills was ordained in 1982, minister at Beeac-Cressey-Rokewood 1983 - 1984, Principal of Tupou College Tonga 1985 - 1990, Bendigo East 1990 - 1997, Brunswick from 1998.Colour photograph of the Rev. David Mills, his wife Wendy and their two children Lindy and Joe, taken outdoors.david mill, wendy mills, lindy mills, joe mills, uniting church, minister, tupou college, tonga

Rev David Mills was ordained in 1982, minister at Beeac-Cressey-Rokewood 1983 - 1984, Principal of Tupou College Tonga 1985 - 1990, Bendigo East 1990 - 1997, Brunswick from 1998.B & W photograph of the Rev. David Mills, his wife Wendy and their two children Lindy and Joe, taken outdoors.david mill, wendy mills, lindy mills, joe mills, uniting church, minister, tupou college, tonga

Matthew Burnett (1839 - 1896). Wesleyan temperance evangelist. Born in Yorkshire, came to Australia in 1857 with his wife Sarah Gibson. He spent the years 1864 to 1867 on the goldfields evangelising against drink and securing temperance pledges. Sarah Burnett died in 1871 and Matthew returned to England in 1873, meeting leading temperance reformers. He returned to Australia in the mid-1870s. He went to South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand as a temperance campaigner, and claimed to have received pledges from 140,000 people. He returned to England in 1890 and died at Scarborough in 1896.Sepia toned head and shoulders studio portrait of Matthew Burnett in three quarter profile."Yours faithfully Matthew Burnett"matthew burnett, sarah gibson, temperance, evangelist, wesleyan