Typed letter with The Austral Society's Literary, Musical & Elocutionary Competitions letterhead, dated 27th July 1909, expressing the high appreciation for his braveness and heroism in rescuing his fellow worker. Signed by E. J. V. Negan Hon. Secretary.E. J. V. Niganmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of congratulations, the austral society's literary, musical, & elocutionary competitions, his excellency sir thomas gibson carmichael, sir john madden, joseph davies, e j v nigan

Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. The booklet reviews the object of the mission and in particular the role of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild which is to ensure the moral and spiritual well-being of sailors through social events, arranging and attending picnics for the men on public holidays, presiding at the Sunday teas, making gloves, woollies and other comforts and helping to collect and distribute literature (books, papers, etc) .This paper flyer holds historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild involvement in the Mission to Seafarers. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers. Small booklet, Written in Blue 8 pages, back to front. The cover has a photo of the MtSV building next to the words " The Victorian Missions to Seamen" and at the bottom the title reads "OBJECT OF THE MISSION: moral and spiritual well-being of our Sailors."missions to seamen institute, ladies' harbour lights guild, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, lhlg, chapel, flinders street, sir thomas david gibson carmichael (1859–1926)

Written below original photograph, 'Opening of the Ringwood Cool Store by Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael Governor of Victoria'. Written on the backing, 'Opening of Ringwood Cool Store 17th March 1911 by State Gov. Later a co-op. Corner Main St. and W. Prussia Rd., S.E. corner.'

Black and White Photo of The Lansell Memorial Statue, Unveiled at Bendigo by his Excellency the Governor Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael 9th December 1909, The Chairman of the Memorial Committee Mr James Hedley's speech, Photograph of Statuephotograph, memorial statue, lansell memorial statue, statues

A light green programme with gold print. On the front cover are the words 'Luncheon, Town Hall, Bendigo 9/12/'09. In honor of the first official visit of His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael. Bart. K.C.M.G., To The City of Bendigo. A. Harkness, Mayor. Surrounding this in gold print is the insignia of the City of Bendigo and illustrations of flowers. On the inside is the menu and on the back cover is the Toast List and Orchestral Selections 'under the Conductorship of Mr. A. Stewart.' Cambridge & Young, Printers, Bendigo.person, government, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, programme, program, luncheon, town hall bendigo, city of bendigo, civic mementoes, ephemeral, official, individual, person, sir thomas gibson-carmichael

The Bendigo Caledonian Society is a social club for Scottish descendants still active today.Event program for the Bendigo Caledonian Society. Half fold design printed in gold, white, pink and light and dark blue ink on cream card. Embossed with scalloped edge on cover. Musical program listed inside. Front cover: Bendigo Caledonian Society / Welcome / to / His Excellency the State Governor / and / Lady Gibson-Carmichael / Town Hall / December 8th, 1908 / D. Andrew / Chief / A.C. Forbes / Secretary bendigo town hall, bendigo caledonian society, sir thomas gibson carmichael, lady gibson carmichael, governor of victoria 1908, bolton brothers printers, making a nation exhibition, councillor david andrew, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups

The bottom stone was the foundation stone for the main building laid Tuesday 5 February 1907, and the middle stone was the foundation stone for the chapel, laid Tuesday 1 December 1908. The two stones were inserted on the wall of the current Mission building probably when the Siddeley Street institute was demolished. The stones are located in the courtyard on the wall of the former chaplain's office. next to the chapel.The stones are the few remnants of the first Central Institute.Photograph depicting the two foundation stones of the former Seamen's Institute located on Siddeley Street.siddeley street institute, reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, sir thomas david gibson carmichael (1859–1926), governor of victoria, lord henry stafford northcote (1846–1911), governor general of australia, flinders street mission, australian wharf