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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour Photograph, St James' Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney, 16/07/2019
... The foundation stone of St James Church in Sydney was laid... Church, King Street, Sydney The foundation stone of St James ...The foundation stone of St James Church in Sydney was laid in 1819, and was designed by Francis Greenway. The church was consecrated in 1824. John Verge built the vestries in 1832. TPhotographs of St James' Anglican Church, King Street, Sydneyst james' sydney, st james king st, children's chapel -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, 1932
... Used for laying the foundation stone of Carlton Methodist... the foundation stone of Carlton Methodist Mission, 18/02/1933. Presented ...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. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photographic print block
... and Allison Avenue. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Mr... Street and Allison Avenue. The foundation stone was laid by Prime ...Glen Iris Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and Allison Avenue. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Mr R. G. Menzies and was opened on 21 November 1953. Head and shoulders image of Rev Marsh, Presbyterian minister.On back: "Rev [?] Marsh" "27"glen iris presbyterian church, marsh, rev -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke... was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet ...The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. The Shire of Bulla took it over in 1922 to be remodelled as the Soldier's Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of the Sunbury Mechanics Institute in Stawell Street, Sunbury. The building complete with portico sits behind a picket fence with pine trees at the front and side.memorial hall, clarke, janet (lady), william (sir), mechanics institute, shire of bulla, stawell street, sunbury, soldier's memorial hall, foundation stones, george evans collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Anne Treverton Goldsmith (nee Lobb), 1907
... Walter Butler was built in 1907. The foundation stone was laid... architect Walter Butler was built in 1907. The foundation stone ...The Siddeley Street institute, designed by renown architect Walter Butler was built in 1907. The foundation stone was laid in February 1907 by Lord Northcote and the institute was opened in December the same year.The Siddeley Street Seamen's Institute is the first central structure to be built in central Melbourne on the banks of the Yarra River as the shipping was moving from Hobson's Bay to the city centre. Originally planned and budgeted for in the mid 1880s and petitioned by Ships masters in 1897 this was a long awaited project for the Mission.Sepia toned photograph depicting the Siddeley Street facility under construction. There are two women dressed in white wearing picture hats and carrying either cloaks or coats to the right of the photograph and a group of five men standing in a row beside them. They are all standing in front of the entranceway with arched windows to either side all of which is covered in scaffolding.Pencil mark on reverse of photograph: "2"siddeley street institute, australian-wharf, 1907, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), seamen's institute, seamen's mission, ladies, lhlg, officers, seamen, sailors, seafarers, mission to seafarers, scaffolding, anne treverton goldsmith (nee lobb -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Gardenvale Congregational Church
... and inscription on foundation stone Melbourne Weekly Bayside article dated... on foundation stone Melbourne Weekly Bayside article dated 20/10/2010 ...Handwritten document giving former church address and inscription on foundation stone Melbourne Weekly Bayside article dated 20/10/2010, showing the use of the former church now.gardenvale congregational church, magnolia road, greenwood and bradbury, gardenvale road, architects, foundation stones, melbourne meccano exhibition, barker newman j., gardenvale -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Trowel and mallet, Circa 1890
... to the planned ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone. Duncan... of the foundation stone. Duncan Gillies. the Victorian Premier, was to lay ...The trowel and mallet set was purchased by Mr Swanson, the builder of the Maryborough (Victoria) Railway Station prior to the planned ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone. Duncan Gillies. the Victorian Premier, was to lay the foundation stone, but his government was defeated in the week before the scheduled ceremony. The trowel and mallet set was never used. This set was held by the Maryborough Borough (later City) Council and lay unidentified for almost 120 years until a receipt from the jeweller was discovered. The set was donated to the Maryborough Midlands Historical Society in 2010.Ceremonial trowel and mallet set in brown leather covered presentation case with blue satin lining. Trowel has silver blade with cream handle possibly bone. Mallet cream, possibly bone. H. NEWMAN/Jeweller/MELBOURNE -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building, Photographs: : CTS 1943-1946 Boot and Shoe - Footwear Building
... and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid... and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid ...A number of black and white photographs recording the history of Collingwood Technical School's Boot and Shoe building. This building was burnt down in 1943. Machinery valued at £14,000 was lost. Total damage was estimated at £25,000. It was the only bootmaking school in Melbourne. (Scott p.48). It was replaced by the Footwear Trades building which was constructed between 1945 and 1947. The foundation stone for the new building was laid on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education. The photographs include: The original Boot and Shoe classroom [1929]-1943; The Burnt out building 1943; Six photographs of the Laying of the Foundation Stone event on 21st February 1945 by the Hon. T. T. Hollway, MLA, Minister of Education (note the band on the roof in most of these six photos); Two photographs of the progressive construction of the new building. See Scott's history p.49.collingwood technical school, buildings, boot and shoe building, footwear building, fires, nmit -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Gavel
... the foundation stone of St Stephen's Presbyterian church Caulfield 27 Mar...: "With this gavel George Kinross Esq laid the foundation stone of St ...Varnished wooden gavel mounted on a wooden board with gold inscription.In upper case: "With this gavel George Kinross Esq laid the foundation stone of St Stephen's Presbyterian church Caulfield 27 Mar 1926" In lower case: "Presented by the Architects" Upper case either side of gavel: "G" and "K"st stephen's presbyterian church caulfield, george kinross -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, C1857
... in the commemoration of laying the Foundation stone of the First Presbyterian... in the commemoration of laying the Foundation stone of the First Presbyterian ...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. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1900 c
... continued until almost completed, Foundation stone laid in March... work continued until almost completed, Foundation stone laid ...The Mitchell River Weir was commenced in 1900 work continued until almost completed, Foundation stone laid in March 1893 but the extensive flood damage in December 1893 ended the high hopes of the planners.Sepia toned photograph of weir on the Mitchell River at Glenaladale Victoriatopography, waterways -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines New classrooms (now Administration Building), 1899
... The foundation Stone of the Ballarat School of Mines New... in the foreground The foundation Stone of the Ballarat School of Mines New ...The foundation Stone of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. The building is now the Federation University Australia SMB Campus Administration Building. Also see cat no 3504 and 491.Black and white photograph showing a building in the course of construction, with scaffolding erected and brickwork underway. Builders are evident in the foregroundballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, scaffold, builders, a building -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Pt Fairy Hospital looking east 1890, 1890
... "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid..., the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part ...The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completedBlack and white photograph New addition to the hospital with i’ts bay windows. 5 women and two men posed to the sidehospital, health service, nurses, bay window -
Clunes Museum
Plan - PLANS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, POST & TELEGRAPH OFFICE CLUNES, 1878
... THE TENDER AT A PRICE OF 4099 POUNDS. THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID... OF 4099 POUNDS. THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY GOVERNMENT ...THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUT THE CONTRACT OUT TO TENDER, LEWIS AND ROBERTS OF BALLARAT, CONTRACTORS, WON THE TENDER AT A PRICE OF 4099 POUNDS. THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 1878.1 PHOTOCOPY OF DRAWING NO.1 INCLUDES SIDE AND FRONT ELEVATIONS, GROUND, FIRST FLOOR AND ROOF DRAWINGS .2 PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRAWING NO. 2 INCLUDES SIDE AND FRONT ELEVATIONS, GROUND, FIRST FLOOR AND ROOF DRAWING SCALE IS 8 FEET TO ONE INCHON REVERSE: WRITTEN IN BLACK BIRO "C.- TAMMY VAN DRUIN, 17 TAIL ST SEBASTOPOL 3336" .1 & 2 INITIALLED BY GWW (GEORGE WILLIAM WATSON) AND STAMPED WITH GOVERNMENT SEAL "DEPARTMENT OF WORKS MELBOURNE VICTORIA" post office, telegraph office, george william watson, department of public works, lewis & roberts ballarat -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having... called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation ...The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were being called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completed. This photo taken in 1860 shows the very first building made from local bluestone. The hospital is thought to be the first such building in VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Bluestone 2 story building with verandah and paling fencehospital, institution -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
... The foundation stone of the present church was laid... and flags arranged inside the hall. The foundation stone ...The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham . The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph mounted on card of the interior of the Brighton Congregational Church hall c.1900. The image shows tables, chairs and flags arranged inside the hall.harvest festival, brighton congregational church hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Interior, Kew Baptist Church, 1920s
... on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone.... The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten ...The Kew Baptist Church was originally located on the corner of Cotham Road and St John’s Parade. In 1922, work commenced on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten of the City of Kew on Saturday 14 October 1922, with the First Kew Scouts forming a guard of honor. A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. The architects for this new red brick ‘semi-Gothic’ church were Messrs Gawler & Drummond. The interior of the church accommodated 500 parishioners. The seating sloped towards the pulpit with no columns obstructing the view of the worshippers. Faded sepia 'real photo' Kodak postcard of the interior and altar of Kew Baptist Church "Interior of Kew Baptist Church"kew baptist church -- highbury grove, churches -- kew (vic.), baptist churches, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Kew Baptist Church, 1920s
... on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone... on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone ...The Kew Baptist Church was originally located on the corner of Cotham Road and St John’s Parade. In 1922, work commenced on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten of the City of Kew on Saturday 14 October 1922, with the First Kew Scouts forming a guard of honor. A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. The architects for this new red brick ‘semi-Gothic’ church were Messrs Gawler & Drummond. The interior of the church accommodated 500 parishioners. The seating sloped towards the pulpit with no columns obstructing the view of the worshippers. An item from an outstanding and diverse image collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. This early photo of the Kew Baptist Church shows its original fence, built by Henry Clifford Washfold, the father of the donor.Faded sepia real photo Kodak postcard of the exterior of Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove. Image shows original fence and paintwork of windows."Dad built the fence"kew baptist church -- highbury grove, churches -- kew (vic.), baptist churches, christian-washfold collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Kew Baptist Church, 1920s
... on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone... of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost ...The Kew Baptist Church was originally located on the corner of Cotham Road and St John’s Parade. In 1922, work commenced on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten of the City of Kew on Saturday 14 October 1922, with the First Kew Scouts forming a guard of honor. A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. The architects for this new red brick ‘semi-Gothic’ church were Messrs Gawler & Drummond. The interior of the church accommodated 500 parishioners. The seating sloped towards the pulpit with no columns obstructing the view of the worshippers. An early real photo Kodak postcard of the Kew Baptist Church showing its original fenceFaded sepia postcard taken at an oblique angle of exterior of Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove. Image shows original fence and paintwork of windows. Photo shows parts of adjacent buildings. Two women walking past on footpath. "Kew Baptist Church"kew baptist church -- highbury grove, churches -- kew (vic.), baptist churches, christian-washfold collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORSHIP
... of the Melbourne to Bendigo railway, the foundation stone of St Peter's..., the foundation stone of St Peter's Church of England was laid ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Worship: on Tuesday, October 25, 1862, the day after the opening of the Melbourne to Bendigo railway, the foundation stone of St Peter's Church of England was laid by the state governor, Sir Henry Barkly. The opening of the church was on Tuesday, May 26, 1863. The cost of the building was 1000 Pounds and the bells were brought from Glasgow; photo circa 1928. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1880
... . Crouch and Wilson. The foundation stone was laid by the Hon.... Crouch and Wilson. The foundation stone was laid by the Hon ...The Wesleyan Church was located at the corner of Burwood Road and William St. Hawthorn. It was designed by Messrs. Crouch and Wilson. The foundation stone was laid by the Hon. Alexander Fraser MLC on 14 August 1867. The Sunday School next to the church was built in 1878.Sepia carte de visite photograph of the Wesleyan Methodist Church located at the corner of Burwood Road and Williams Street Hawthorn.Burwood Road, Williams Roadwesleyan church, hawthorn, crouch and wilson, hon. alexander fraser -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1990s
... on the Melbourne-Echuca rail line. The foundation stone for the bridge.... The foundation stone for the bridge was laid on 13 January 1859 ...The bridge constructed from bluestone, brick and iron over the Jacksons Creek at Sunbury is an important structure on the Melbourne-Echuca rail line. The foundation stone for the bridge was laid on 13 January 1859 and the bridge opened in July 1861. It is of state significance.A coloured photograph of the bluestone and iron railway bridge which is ove the Jacksons Creek. The bridge has 3 bluestone pylons and three iron pylons with 3 sections of the iron spans visible across the top.transport, bridges, rail transport, darbyshire, g. c., jacksons creek, george evans collection -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1985
... The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834... the front of the church with clock tower. The foundation stone ...The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.B &W photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows the front of the church with clock tower.presbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1985
... The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834... the front of the church with clock tower. The foundation stone ...The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.B &W photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows the front of the church with clock tower.presbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1985
... The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834... tower. 150th anniversary service The foundation stone of Scots ...The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.Colour photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows a kilted pipe band and policeman in front of the church with clock tower.150th anniversary servicepresbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, The Memorial Church of St James, Orbost, A History, March 1 1981
... ' as noted on the foundation stone. The Right Reverend GH Cranswick... and suffered during the Great War' as noted on the foundation stone ...St. James' Anglican Church, Orbost, was conceived and built as a memorial to the men 'who served and suffered during the Great War' as noted on the foundation stone. The Right Reverend GH Cranswick, DD, Bishop of Gippsland, laid the stone on 1 October 1927.This is a local history book written by a local author.A 54 pp book titled The Memorial Church of St James, Orbost, A History. The front cover is cream/white and has a b/w photograph of a church and spire (St James, Orbost). The text is black. The book was written by Jennifer A. McLennanchurch-history anglican-orbost st-james-orbost -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Formative Years 1860-61 (A short history of the Origins of St Margaret's, Eltham), December, 1961
... , a site, W.B. Andrew, building committee, laying of foundation..., building committee, laying of foundation stone, opening ...History of the Church includes sections on the denominational school, 1853, Naming of the district, church, Henry Dendy, a site, W.B. Andrew, building committee, laying of foundation stone, opening and dedication. This booklet / history was probably produced for the church's centenary celebration in 1961.12 pagesharry gilham collection, st margarets church, eltham, centenary celebrations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - CHURCH OF CHRIST, NORTH ROAD AND ARNOTT STREET, ORMOND
... and source unknown, regarding the foundation stone at Church.../A handwritten note, undated and source unknown, regarding the foundation ...This file contains 2 items: 1/A handwritten note, undated and source unknown, regarding the foundation stone at Church of Christ Ormond. It details the date that the stone was laid and by whom. 2/A typed church of Christ Annual Report for the year 1975-1976.ormond, church of christ, north road, arnott street, henrichsen e.c., buchanan f.e., williams louise r., clayden c.p., carnegie, mansell david mr., towns bruce, towns heather, richter peter, richter heather, mckenzie’s ray, kilgour russell, moorabbin town hall, barber susan, bauich barbara, padey leanne, hunt margaret, meihuizen peter, brumley lynlea, morffew dong, mullen jan, mullen ian, nebauer anne, nebauer dan, grant jean, grant dennis, grant ruth, kay dennis, knee brian, cole don, parker alan, parker shirley, clayden carl, clayden mrs., knee aif, martin mrs., barker mrs., mathieson mrs., randall mrs., mckenzie mrs., joyce mrs., the oakleigh senior citizens, keneley mrs., walker mrs., howard marge mrs., churches of christ nursing home, vafiopolus mrs., bean mr., bean mrs., goodin d. miss, mcmillan h., mcmillan j., whittaker i., cann betty mrs., streader joy m., christian men’s fellowship, parker a.g., tippett mrs., manson v., hood r., hood jillian, hood ruth, hunt carol, woolnough g. mr., cole p. mr., malvern – caulfield club, oakleigh club, faragher l., enzi c., ghys peter, knee ian, hunt l.m., alabaster r.l., keneley m., young j.m., howard m., crittle c., alabaster robert, jones v., ennor e., woolnough g., ryan mrs., knee m., rose l., harris p., ryall d., religious structures and establishments, religious groups, church groups, congregations (religious), monuments and memorials, documents, clergy, baptism, rites and ceremonies, festivals and celebrations, annual reports. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - St Peters Church of England, Murrumbeena
... of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone... of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone ...This file contains two items for seventy-fifth anniversary celebrations. A ninety-five page book FEEDING CHRIST’S SHEEP – A HISTORY OF ST PETERS MURRUMBEENA WITH HOLY NATIVITY HUGHESDALE by Alex Reid, published in 1999 as part of the celebrations of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the original church and the fortieth anniversary of the dedication of the new section of Church. Includes a forward on local history and church history from 1905 to 1997 by Father Tom Jewell, and chapters on the vicars from 1915. Also includes a supplement undated listing gifts to St Peters and Holy Nativity 75TH ANNIVERSARY bookmark Hand-written notes by John Callaghan on the detail of the foundation stones.clergy, anglican church, st peters murrumbeena, holy nativity hughesdale, reid fr. alex, ingham rev. a.e., green rev. w.g.a., meredith rev. c.w., potter rev. h.r., cotes rev. c.b., goodisson rev. k.p., laity rev. a.g., hassing rev. e.a., williams rev. r.t.p., jewell rev. t.s., christian religion, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, multiculturalism, catholicism, murrumbeena, hughesdale, history, world war 1914-1918 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1900
... The foundation stone of the present church was laid...: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". The foundation stone ...The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham