In 1936, the old Port Melbourne building dating from 1888 was too small and not longer suitable for the purpose of the mission. So architects were asked to design a new building. Harry Morris 's project was chosen.Louis Reginald Williams (1890–1980) was s sought after ecclesiastical architect in Australia. He designed churches throughout the country, particularly in Victoria. The Anglican Church was his major client but he also Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Christian Scientists churches. Williams was probably the major church architect in Australia in the Arts and Crafts tradition from the 1920s to the 1970s.Plans port melbourne, louis reginald williams, louis reginald williams (1890–1980), arts and crafts, art deco, harry norris

Arthur Oswald Dixon was an Officer on the SS Durham when the ship arrived in the US.One fold printed paper document with glued ID photograph of Athrur Oswald Dixon, his left thumb fingerprint, some identification information (nationality, place of birth, age, description), stamped and signed by immigration inspector.arthur oswald dixon, seamanship, masters, officers, seamen, sailors, seafarers, crew, united states of america, usa, immigration, identification, 1919, ss durham, england, liverpool, british

Balck cloth cover notebook.arthur oswald dixon, officers, seamanship, merchant navy, wwi, ran, sailors, crew, seamen, seafarers

The letter indicates that after several years (from 1916 to 1920) working for this company, Arthur Oswald Dixon resigned because of "private affairs".Typewritten letter in blue ink with signature on printed business letterhead from the New Zealand Shipping Company.Top left corner printed in black: The New Zealand Shipping Co. Ld (Incorporated in New Zealand)/ Telegraphic address: "Delectable, Led, London"/Telephone No 4258 Avenue/ All letters to be addressed to the manager Under is printed a round stamp with a crown and the Union Jack in the center and around "National Scheme for Disabled Men" Top right corner printed: 138 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3arthur oswald dixon, seafarers, officers, seamen, seamanship, merchant navy, new zealand, england, sailors, crew

The letter of reference from the Master, (indecipherable signature), certified that Arthur Oswald Dixon, served on the SS Baldina belonging to the Adelaide Steamship Company, from the 14/12/1920 to 09/03/1921. Mr Dixon was an excellent and very capable officer.Typewritten and signed letter in black ink on thin cream paper.Top left corner: Cable address " Steamship, Adelaide"/ Top right corner: The Adelaide Steamship Co Limited, Adelaide". Signed: CBL Tilmer? (signature of ship master)arthur oswald dixon, masters, seamanship, seamen, sailors, seafarers, officers, crew, adelaide steamship, ss baldina, 1921, merchant navy

Glued black and white ID photograph of Arthur Oswald Dixon, cut from an official document.Behind are printed words and written is: "thur Oswald", "2nd Officer", "Ex Master"arthur oswald dixon, manchester, england, seafarers, sailors, seamen, officers, royal australian navy, ran, merchant navy

Arthus Oswld Dixon was an Officer on several ships, serving in the Merchant Navy and the Royal Australian Navy during First World War.Dark coloured cloth bound commercially printed book of tide tables.belonging to Arthur Oswald Dixonarthur oswald dixon, tides, sea, seafarers, crew, sailors, seamen, officers, royal australian navy, ran, wwi, first world war, great war, liverpool, red cliffs

The short message was written on the occasion of Dora and Hary Walker's son, David in 1929, a year after their wedding at the Mission.Dora Walker (married 1928 taking the name Simpson) had a long association with the Mission as a member of the Ladies Harbour light guild. She was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her community work.Letter (1756A) with a short message and signatures from the "Victoria Missions to Seamen" with the Flying Angel flag on the left hand side and envelope (1756B) addressed to Mrs H. Simpson dated July 1929Written in pencil : Top right corner: On David's birth Dated from Sunday 28 July 1929 it reads: " Loving thoughts and best wishes from us all: awfully glad to hear from the much needed man." and signed by 13 persons.: Ethel Godfrey/Alice Sibthopre Tracy/?/Linda Kerferd/Claire Morres/?/Roy McMillan/Maude Breaks/Lulu A. Breaks/Olive Cramer/Emilie?/Beth ?/Ella? The Mission to Seamen Melbourne envelop addressed to Mrs H.Simpson in East Malvern. The stamp indicates the mail was sent on the 29 July 2019. dora walker, dora simpson, lhlg, ethel godfrey, alice sibthorpe tracy, maude breaks, louise (lulu) amy breaks, olive cramer, linda kerferd, roy mcmillan, david simpson, louise breaks, birth, lulu breaks

The photograph was taken in 1934 and published in the Annual report of 1934. From left to right: Standing: Mr A.J.G. Williams, Rev. R.L. Kerdel, Mr J.W. Neill Sitting: Miss Edna D. Atkins (Chaplain's secretary), Chaplain Superintendent Rev. F.L. Oliver , Miss O. Norman (Organizing secretary)Mounted photograph depicting a group of chaplains (three standing and one sitting on a bench between two women)padre oliver, frank oliver, padre frank leslie oliver, chaplains group, a.j.g. williams, reverend r. kerdell, r.l.kerdel, j.w.neill, edna d.atkins, o. norman, secretary

A young Padre Oliver is seen (on the left top corner) amongst young officers enjoying a cup of tea. The pencil instructions to print at the back indicate the photograph was part of a group images (ducking of cadet of the SS Devon and Swabbing the Decks) printed in the Annual report of 1933.Pencil instructions at the back: 3x4 /9am wardpadre oiver, frank oliver, frank leslie oliver, officers, beach, tea cups, cadets, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers

Gideons International is an evangelical Christian association founded in 1899 in Wisconsin. The Gideons' primary activity is distributing copies of the Bible free of charge, to unite traveling salesmen for evangelism. The symbol of the Gideons is a two-handled pitcher and torch recalling Gideon's victory over the Midianites.Small blue paperback bible, blue card cover with gold text bible, chinese, mandarin, welfare, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission

Sepia photograph showing a group of 6 men and 3 women in white tennis apparel in the 1920s. The tennis court was built in 1927 behind the mission of Flinders Street.tennis, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, flinders street, lhlg, officers, ladies, lillie duncan, olive duncan, duncan album

The Mission's tennis court was opened in 1926.Sepia photograph showing a group of 6 men and 3 women in white tennis apparel in the 1920s. The tennis court was built in 1927 behind the mission of Flinders Street.tennis, lhlg, lillie duncan, olive duncan, flinders street, officers, ladies, sports, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, duncan album

Seamen are preparing the "pollywog" for the initiation ritual.duncan album, crossing the line

The Australasian triennal conference of chaplains was held at the Melbourne Mission for several years. The General Superintendant of the Seamens' Mission in London, Reverend Brown, came to Australia.He's sitting on Padre Oliver's left side.Group photograph of chaplains standing and sitting in the Spanish courtyard of the Mission to Seamen.padre oliver, frank leslie oliver, mission to seafares, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, conference, chaplains, flinders street, melbourne, triennal conference, australasian conference, reverend c.j. brown, general superintendant, chaplain conferences, chaplains group

A similar plaque was placed in the chapel of the former Institute to Seamen, Siddeley Street, as indicated on this one. Some money from Miss Little's estate, in England, went to the construction of the new wing of the Siddeley Street Insitute on condition it was used as a chapel until a permanent church was built. We can see the plaque on the top corner of photographs taken in the chapel at that time. Celia Little (1822-1895) was the Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith's aunt. She was the sister of his mother Mary Anne Little (1820-1877) who married Malcolm Goldsmith (1818-1871). Celia didn't marry and lived with her nephew John Philip Goldsmith (1847-1919), Alfred's brother, and his family in Devonport, where she died. Bronze plaque placed on the east wall of the "Celia Little Room" in the Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street.This hall is built in loving memory of Celia Little of Devonport England / who died March 4th 1895 / It replaces the wing of the former institute which served as the chapel from 1909 to 1917 / Erected by her nephew.celia little, celia little room, plaque, memorial plaque, chapel, siddeley street institute, alfred gurney goldsmith

The manufacturers K.G. Luke were a well known Melbourne Jeweller and manufacturer of badges buttons, silver and dec art objects for the home.Badge is visual representation of ongoing support and/or association with MTS. Round enamel badge with navy Flying Angel flag on a pale cream ( originally white?) background and "The Missions to Seamen" inscription. A pair of identical badges."K. G. LUKE MELB" stamped on backmission to seamen, enamel badges

This photograph taken by the Australasian, depicts the central Institute in September 1917. It was published on the 15th of September 1917 along with other photographs taken during the dedication of the St Peter chapel on the 6th of September. The photograph was also used in a Jottings mentioning "Courtesy of the Australasian".This is one of the first photographs of the Mission's building opened in 1917 before the Norla Dome was erected in 1920. Black and white postcard with a photograph taken at a 45 degree-angle showing the front of the mission in Flinders Street probably in 1917. Three men are standing in front of the church and three cars are parked in front of the mission. The Flying Angel flag. Behind the mission we can see the masts probably from ships berthed on the Australian wharf.Right bottom corner: Seamens Church and Institute, Melbourneflinders street, melbourne, central institute, walter richmond butler, men, cars, sailors, seamen, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flying angel flag, australian wharf, ships, australasian, 1917

Original programme/flier from the 1917 opening of MTSV, 717 Flinders StSignifies and celebrates the official opening of MTSV, 717 Flinders St, Docklands.Paper program for the opening of the Seamen's Institute in 1917. 717-flinders-street-docklands, victoria-missions-to-seamen, central-institute, mission to seafarers

Accompanying programme/menu to luncheon celebrating MTS centenary, at the Hotel Australia (1939-1989).Example of fundraising function, with distinguished guests and speakers, organised by the MTSV. Highlights the benevolence and goodwill across a cross-section of Melbourne's community/society at that time. Light embossed card (outer) and paper (inner) luncheon programme/menu, 2 pages, bound with blue silk sash/chordcentenary, 1956, luncheon, 1856-1956, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, the hotel australia, e.b. coles, g.j. coles, centenary appeal

The newsletter was published to address the Mercantile Marine primarily officers in the service. This is the number 19. The term "Merchant Navy" was coined in 1919 by King George V. So this foyer predates 1919.An unusual example of newsletter circulated by the Missions to Seamen (UK) during WW1. The aim may well have been to boost morale but clearly targeting Merchant mariners.Small paper and ink (2 colours, black and blue) 4 page stapled paper pamphlet/booklet. First page features some small black and white printed hand drawn graphics of a river mouth and a decorative angel or female. ww 1, mercantile marine service, mercantile marine, ww1, first world war, great war

Embossed red hardcover book of chants, gold titling, multiple pagesnon-fictionBook of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric. psalter, music, chants, choral music

Notice advertising a public meeting taking place on 1858 and regarding a Seamen's church, Hobson's Bay, Melbourne . The Governor, Sir Henry Barkly, KCB, chaired the meeting. Captain Charles Ferguson (died in 1868) was the harbourmaster of the Port of Melbourne, and previously the captain of the barque Rajah.Example of poster of very early Melbourne public meeting "of persons interested in the welfare of sailors". Demonstrates beginnings of Melbourne-based organisation and support for seafarers. Small paper poster with mixed/ornate text, housed within two cardboard frame mats, front window frame mat cut to size of poster see imageseaman's church, hobson's bay, mechanics institute, governor, sir henry barkly, w. fairfax, friends of the sailor, sandridge, port melbourne, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, captain charles ferguson

Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of objects (souvenir ashtrays), documents and an extensive collection of ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers. Nicholas Garlick was a ship engineer.A white 12-page memorial booklet produced for the thanksgiving service held for Nicholas Garlick at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne on Thursday 17th December 2009. The front cover has a small sketch of St Paul's Cathedral and features a black and white photograph of Nicholas Garlick with a colour photo him on the second last and back pages. Inside pages contain the names of the officiating clergy, organist and order of service.nicholas garlick, st paul's cathedral, melbourne, nick garlick, ship engineer, seamen, sailors, seafarers, father brady, william hastie

Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.Tourist map of the streets of Port de Papeete, Tahiti printed in greenish-grey ink on thin ochre coloured cardboard. Produced for Hertz rent a car (see media). port de papeete, tahiti, hertz, nick garlick, nicholas garlick, father brady, william hastie, ship engineer, sailors, seamen, seafarers

Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers. Buff-coloured menu card. Front; 'The Australian National Line' printed in blue above the ANL insignia with 18 names and telephone numbers (17 pencilled, 1 in red ink) written in place of a menu. Back; this appears to be a typed internal directory with 4 names and telephone numbers added (3 in pencil, 1 in blue-green ink). Garlick is one of names in the typed directory.See media the australian national line, nicholas garlick, father brady, seafrers, seamen, sailors, ships, william hastie, nick garlick

Blue book with Art Nouveau floral decor by Charles Nordhoff (1830-1901) found in the mission's library in 2018. Published by W.P. Nimmo, Hay and Mitchell, Edinburgh. The National Library of Australia has an holding mentioning 1876fictioncharles nordhoff (1830-1901), travel, seafaring, adventure, sailors' home

Nothing is known about this young sailor but the photograph was possibly taken by the mission's staff for their newsletter or report.This photograph demonstrates this importance of the mission in delivering messages, letters and news to the seafarers.The young sailor is probably in front of the Seamen Institute Siddeley Street. The building in the background on the right of the photograph could be the Goods Shed.sailor, seaman, letter, seamen's mission, melbourne

Two young couriers with their bikes are ready to deliver their parcel - letters or newsletter - picked up from the Seamen's Institute, Siddeley Street. The Reverend A Gurney Goldsmith is standing on the stairs in the lobby.This photograph is a rare depiction of the Siddeley Street Institute, the first central Institute built by Walter R. Butler.Small monochrome photograph, quite faded/poor contrastbicycles, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, siddeley street, central institute, australian wharf, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, sailors, caps, literature

small b & w photograph depicting church service at the St Peter the Mariner chapel, seated congregationstamp: 8940, photographic paper markings ILFORD, hand written number 7st peter chapel, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, chaplain, service, pulpit