Rev. Douglas James Gibson. Home Missionary at Werrimull 1946. Appointed to Berri (Alawoona) in 1950, Ceduna 1952, Kangaroo Island 1955, Elizabeth 1959, Home Mission Department Field Secretary from 1962.Informal B & W photograph of Rev. and Mrs Douglas Gibson on their wedding day.rev douglas james gibson, home missionary, methodist, minister

Rev. Ian Tanner (1926-2013) was a past President of the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly from 1985 to 1988 and served as the first Moderator of the Synod of South Australia from 1977 to 1979.Gloss, black and white, head and shoulders, studio portrait of Rev. Ian Bowe Tanner.tanner, ian, presbyterian

Born 1893. Died 1967. First parish NYAH, 1922 - 1932 at Geelong Yarra St. 1936 - 1959 professor of theology, Queens College. 1959 retired. Rep to WCC 1937 + 1948 and to World Methodist Con 1937. Presiednt Australian Council of Churches, 1952 - 1953. (See Australian Dict. of Biography entry).Oval black and white, oval, head & shoulders studio photographic print portrait of Rev. G. Calvert Barber in clerical dress. He looking to his left. The print is a page that has been removed from a publication."REV. G. CALVERT BARBER, M.A., B.D., PH.D. PRESIDENT-GENERAL"rev g clavert barber methodist minister, president australian council of churches, rev g calvert barber professor of theology queens college university of melbourne, george calvert barber methodist minister, world council of churches, australian council of churches

Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowman Stephenson (1839-1912) founder of the NCH and Wesley Deaconess Institute in 1890, President of Wesleyan Conference in 1891, and was the author of several hymns.Satin, black and white, head and shoulders, studio portrait of Rev. Dr. Thomas Bowman Stephenson.stephenson tb, wesleyan

A paperback book titled, ' Physiological and Phrenological chart (in book form)' by Rev. J.J. Brown. 'Illustrated with 70 engravings on Wood by S. Calvert. On the inside front page the book is titled, 'A delineation of the Character, Talents, Physiological Developments and Natural Adaptions of Miss L. Pethard. By J.J. Brown. With a table, on pages 4 and 5, naming over 200 pursuits in life, and showing those for which by nature…is best adapted.' Melbourne: Spectator Publishing Co. Ltd. 270 Post Office Place. MDCCCCVI. 54p. (ill)Rev. J.J. Brownbooks, technical, physiology, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, physiology, psychology, science, health, medicine

Rev Stuart Rea was at Central Mission, Lygon Street, Carlton from 1938-1942.G073.1 Small brown leather suitcase-style case with two lock catches and a handle. The case has a stained wood insert containing G073.2 - G073.9 eight glass communion glasses. The case is lined with navy blue grosgrain fabric and has a small leather label in the lid. Secured in the lid with leather straps is a round silver box, G073.10, with an etched lid, G073.11. G073.12 Silver cylindrical flask with an etched design on the front with G073.13 silver screw top, cork lined, lid. G073.14 Circular white lace mat in a separate section of the box. G073.15 Stained and varnished wooden stand to hold 12 glasses. G073.1 has a name stamped between the handles and a dedication inside."REV STUART G. REA" "THE GIFT OF LYGON STREET METHODIST CHURCH"lygon street methodist church, rev stuart g rea

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much-loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Selections from Goldsmiths Poems and Helps's Essays Notes on Goldsmith's Poems by Rev A R Vardy. Notes on Helps's Essays by F J Rowe and W T Webb As prescribed for the Matriculation Examinations at the Melbourne University Publisher: Melville, Mullen & Slade Date: 1894 The label is a black square that is unreadable The top and front of the text block have the name "T Alston" on them in black ink. The top text block also has the date 9/8/94 written in black ink on it. Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, goldsmiths poems, melbourne university, selections from goldsmiths poems and helps's essays, rev a r vardy, helps's essays, f j rowe, w t webb

Public farewell to the Rev. Alex Stewart M.A., B.D., minister of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon. The event was held at the Moonee Ponds Town Hall in 1920B & W photograph mounted on cardPublic Farewell to Rev. Alex Stewart M.A. B.D.rev. alex stewart, st. john's essendon, presbyterian, moonee ponds town hall

Rev John J. Benjamin. Ordained as a Methodist minister 1930. Served at Hopetoun, Sandringham, Minyip, Yallourn, Daylesford, Nhill, Box Hill. 1941 Chaplain A.I.F.; 1953-1962 Chaplain R.G.H. , N.M.A.F.C. 1941 - 1962. Retired 1969. M.B.E.B & W seated portrait of the Rev. John.J. Benjamin. Mounted on buff card.

Rev. Hugh Price Hughes (1847-1902) was born in Wales and educated in London. He founded the Methodist Times and was Superintendent of the West London Methodist Mission. He was the leader of the "Forward Movement".Semi-gloss, sepia, head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. Hugh Price Hughes on card.H. Price Hugheselliott & fry, hughes, p. h., forward movement

Rev. Mark Guy Pearce (1842-1930) wrote a good deal of hymns and was a prolific writer. He was well known for his book titled Thoughts on Holiness. He promtoed the work of the London West Central Mission.Semi-gloss, sepia, head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. Mark Guy Pearce.pearse, m. g., methodist, london west central mission

Rev. W. F. McKenzie (Billie) spent at least 25 years as a missionary on the Arukum Aboriginal Missionary Station in far North Queensland. He also served as State Moderator of the Presbyterian Church.Matt, black and white, head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. W. F. McKenzie, on card.With best wishes from Bill, 28-iii-49mckenzie, w. f., presbyterian, arukum aborginal missionary station, state moderator

Rev. Minchin was Tasmanian Moderator in 1985. He was a secondary teacher in Victoria before studying at the United Faculty of Theology from 1970 to 1972. His first parishes were Dartmoor and Sale-Rosedale before coming to Hobart in 1980.B & W head and shoulders studio photograph of the Rev. John Minchin, Moderator of Tasmania."John Minchin Tasmanian Moderator C&N 16/10/1985 page 11"rev john minchin, tasmania, moderator, uniting church

Rev. Alexander Somerville Houston (Jnr.) (1861-1971) was born in Glasgow. Later he was Senior Chaplain in the Victorian Army Light Horse and was Moderator of the Presbyterian Church 1949 to 1950. Dr. George Simpson was medical adviser to AIM.Gloss, black and white image of Dr. George Simpson and Rev. Alexander Somerville Houstonhouston, as (jnr.), presbyterian, light horse, simpson, g.

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. B & W photograph of Rev. Alec Pederick and Mrs Pederick at the Home Missionaries Retreat Aldersgate.alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference

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. The Rev Leggatt was the first minister of Glen Iris Presbyterian Church and this image is on page 3 of the publication "Glen Iris Presbyterian Church Jubilee History.Head and shoulders image of Rev T. W. Leggatt, Presbyterian minister.On back: "24"glen iris presbyterian church, leggatt, t. w., rev

Rev. Thomas Craike Rentoul (1882 - 1945) was ordained in 1915. Won the William Quick medal for oratory. Chaplain to the 59th Battalion AIF in 1916. Chaplain-General of the Australian Military Forces in WW2. General Superintendent and Directory of the Methodist Inland Mission.Semigloss, black and white studio portrait of Rev. Thomas C. Rentoul in clerical garb.Muntz Malvernrentoul, t. c., methodist

Extracts from ''A Century of Victorian Methodism'' by The Rev C Irving Benson 1935 - ref to Bendigo District on pp 456-457. In particular - Forest Street; Golden Square; Eaglehawk with names of preachers (incl 'Jimmy' Jeffrey) and areas covered/ Circuits. (Must be continued on page 458?)The Rev. C. Irving Benson. Spectator Publishing Co., Melbournechurch, history, methodist, jimmy jeffrey, eaglehawk preachers, forrest street, golden square. rev c irving benson. church minute book.

Built for Rev. Thomas Hastie, C19thFormer Presbyterian Manse, Scott St Buninyong, built for Rev. Thomas Hastie. Brick construction, bay window, polychrome, 3 chimneys, ornate wrought iron verandah.buninyong, presbyterian, manse, brick building

Small, half portrait of a man seated on a chair with his right elbow on a table and his hand beside his face. He is wearing a three piece suit. The portrait is of The Rev. C. H. Spurgeon. The photographer's name and address is printed on the front and the back. The name of the subject is also printed on the front.Elliot and Fry, 55 & 56 Baker Street, London. Wphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, the rev c h spurgeon, elliot & fry

Victor Raymond Hicks (11/8/1903–19/11/1995) born at Ballarat. Trained at Otira and accepted as candidate for the ministry in 1927. Ordained 1934. Married Lillian Harvey, 4 children. Appointments to Mitiamo, Matimuk, Woomelang, Wodonga, Kerang, Springvale, Brunswick, North Fitzroy, Geelong West, Kyneton and Brown Hill (Ballarat). Chaplaincy in WW2 and at Box Hill hospital. The article about the Mitiamo church: "Fifty years ago the Rev. Raymond Hicks was minister at Mitiamo as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee. He returned for the centenary this year and powerfully preached on 'Lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes' (Isaiah 54:2). He spoke of the great need of the church today to have a passion to lead men and women to Christ. Also sharing in the service were the Rev. Ray Scholl, a Mitiamo member before entering the ministry, and present minister, the Rev. M. Thalheimer. The centenary weekend began with an old fashioned tea meeting and concert. The Sunday school hall housed a comprehensive display of photos and historical records dating back to the Bible Christian days of 1884. Mrs Thirza Phelan has researched and written the church history. FOOTNOTE: The first minister, Mitiamo's the Rev. Daniel Daley, preached at the Golden Jubilee service—Mr Hicks has followed an ancient tradition."Colour photograph of Rev. V. Raymond Hicks standing outside the front of a wooden church porch.C&N identification.rev raymond hicks, home missionary, methodist ministry, otira

Rev Thomas Craik Rentoul was the General Superintendent and Director of the Methodist Home Missions whose training school was at "Ortira" 73 Walpole Street, Kew.Small envelope with the name and address printed on it. Rev. T. C. Rentoul, 73 Walpole Street, Kew, E. 4.rev t. c. rentoul, methodist home mission

Rev. George Betts was rector, St. James Protestant Episcopal Church (http://www.aihs.org/American_Irish_Historical_Society/About_Us.html, accessed 21 January 2014) The Reverend George C. Betts was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1840, immigrated to New York in 1861, and eventually settled in Chicago where he was in business for a short time before joining an Indiana regiment in the Union Army. When his enlistment was up, he went to Nebraska and studied for the ministry. George C. Betts was ordained in 1867. (http://thebigredchair.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/sacred-secret.html, accessed 21 January 2014) He died in 1901. Image of Rev. Dr George C. Betts.ballarat irish, betts, george betts, dublin, chicago

Given by S. Bradburn's daughter to Abraham Whitehouse, then given to the Rev. H.B. Britten. Britten's grandson Arthur gave it to his niece Ivy Pizzey July 1949, who gave it to Charles Pizzey c.1967.Letter 1779 August 5, London to [the Rev. Samuel Bradburn], from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, samuel bradburn

Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra 1986. Moderator Northern Synod and Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Conference.Head and shoulders portrait."Rev. Djiniyini Gondara, Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress"gondarra, djiniyini, uniting aboriginal & islander christian congress

Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra 1986. Moderator Northern Synod and Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Conference.Head and shoulders portrait."Rev. Djiniyini Gondara, Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress"gondarra, djiniyini, uniting aboriginal & islander christian congress

Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra 1986. Moderator Northern Synod and Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Conference.Head and shoulders portrait."Rev. Djiniyini Gondara, Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress"gondarra, djiniyini, uniting aboriginal & islander christian congress

Rev. Howard H. Kettle, L.Th. Ordained into the Methodist Church in 1931. Served at St. Mary's Inland Mission Camooweal, Kerang, Ararat, Horsham, Burwood, Brighton. N.M.A.F.C. 1940 - 1946. Hospital Chaplain 1946 - 1949. Chairman of District 1950 - 1954 and 1958 - 1962. Retired 1968.B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Howard H. Kettle.rev. howard kettle, methodist, minister, methodist inland mission, hospital chaplain