Presented to Rev Hewiston on his departure from Brunswick Presbyterian Church to the John Knox Church Dunedin New Zealand. Rev W Hewiston BA 1890 ordained Brunswick, assistant to A MacVean (McVean); 1895 Dunedin New Zealand, Knox ChurchBrown leather cover with heavily decorative gilt embossed border and text. The inside left has a richly illuminated border round the text which is addressed to the Rev & Mrs Hewiston. It is decorated with a variety of colourful flowers and an image of the Brunswick Presbyterian Church. The right side is a continuation of the testamonial from the Brunswick Presbyterian Church congregation. It is signed by the Acting Session Clerk Evander McIver; Treasurer Daniel Tough and Secretary Daniel McDougall.brunswick presbyterian church, daniel tough, rev w hewiston, rev allan macvean, john knox church dunedin new zealand, daniel mcdougall

Rev Allan McVean was instrumental in building a Church in Geelong shortly after he arrived in Australia in 1852. In 1854 he moved to Brunswick and Coburg where he worked for 40 years. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1880-1. He was also Convenor of the Board of Examination. He died in 1896. [Source: Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1895-97]Illuminated testimonial with blue, green, red and gold decorative borders. It is signed by Members of Session and the Committee of Management of the Brunswick Presbyterian Church. rev allan mcvean, brunswick presbyterian church, rev alan macvean

2 Round lapel badges. White with blue text and image of church."Brunswick Presbyterian Church Eightieth Anniversary Celebrations" "August 5 to 9 1934" "1854 - 1934"

Rev Allan McVean was instrumental in building a Church in Geelong shortly after he arrived in Australia in 1852. In 1854 he moved to Brunswick and Coburg where he worked for 40 years. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1880-1. He was also Convenor of the Board of Examination. He died in 1896. [Source: Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria 1895-97]Mounted on card. Signed by the Chairman of Managers and the Secretary, Kilmore 20th May 1866.rev allan mcvean, brunswick presbyterian church, rev alan macvean

Presented to Daniel Tough for 38 years as Superintendent of the Brunswick Sabbath School. October 1902.Red leather cover with decorative gilt embossed border and text. Inside there is a photograph of the recipient, Daniel Tough, together with the image of two Presbyterian churches in Brunswick. The second page has the signatures of officials and students of the Brunswick Presbyterian Sabbath School. brunswick presbyterian church, brunswick presbyterian sabbath school, daniel tough, daniel tough superintendent brunswick presbyterian sabbath school

48 page illustrated booklet.Published in 1934, this illustrated history of Brunswick Presbyterian Church (now Brunswick Uniting Church, Sydney Road, Brunswick) features the following images (in the order they appear) – First Church, Second Church, Old Manse, Present Church, Rev C Hay Hunter MA, Present Manse, WW1 Honour Roll boards, Rev Allan McVean, memorial tablet to Rev a McVean, Rev W Hewitson BA, Rev Thos Tait MA BD, Rev John A Crockett, Kirk Session members (1904), Rev John Alexander, Rev E H McLean Shugg BA, D Tough, Mr M L Hutchinson, Evander McIver, interior view showing McIver memorial window and pipe organ, memorial table to McIver, Kirk Session members (1934), Board of Management (1934), Sunday School Teachers’ Association and Bible Class Leaders (1934).churches, brunswick uniting church, brunswick presbyterian church

Photograph wrongly identified on reverse as Matthew Leighton Hutchinson Session Clerk Brunswick Presbyterian Church. Slightly faded waist length sepia studio portrait of unidentified white-beared elderly man dressed in suit and bowtie.brunswick, presbyterian, sessions clerk, matthew leighton hutchinson

Reproduction (c.1970) of sepia photographInscriptions: # AC2664 Photographer Hugh Fisher 82 Lygon Street, Brunswick 3057 [phone] 387-3040 [and] 6 York Street, Eltham 3095 [phone] 439-9046 kangaroo ground, presbyterian church

Silver commemorative trowel with a carved/turned wooden handle. Presented to Wm Dods Esqre on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Free Presbyterian Church Brunswick 2nd May 1865,william dods, free presbyterian church, brunswick

David McKenzie obituary, Romsey Examiner 1928 Another of Australia’s very old pioneers in the person of Mr McKenzie, passed away last weekend at his daughters residence At regent at the ripe old age of 92 years ( he would be 93 in November) Born at Berwick of Tweed Scotland, the late Mr McKenzie arrived in Australia with two of his uncles in 1855 by the ship “Red Jacket”. A stone- mason by trade he worked about Melbourne and at Geelong until attack by “gold fever” but met with no success at this venture so he returned to his trade, arriving at Melton about 1860. There he married and settles for about 20 years. In 1880 the Cherokee Heights with its subdivision was famous and Mr McKenzie moved there with his daughter. He continues in his trade, his work extending to Gisborne, Bacchus Marsh, Romsey, and Springfield and other places, where to this day, may be seen monuments of his skill and through tradesmanship as a mason. During his residence in the Mount, he took a keen interest in all the affairs of Kerrie and Cherokee, and he was a familiar figure at all the public gatherings at which he nearly always filled the position of Chairman, because of outstanding qualifications. He was a man of those sterling qualities possessed by those men who laid the foundation of this country so well and truly. Loyal, broad of vision, just in thought and deed, honourable to the extreme in all dealings, fearless in the cause of right, a lover of home and family, and ready to lend a hand to all progressive movements. To the memory of those grand men the youth of today should lift their hats in reverence. Mr McKenzie was a prolific reader of educational works, and the wonderful knowledge he retained upon a variety of subjects was a source joy to those who associated with him. His wife predeceased him by 43 years ago soon after arrival in Cherokee. A Pioneer of Melton There are probably some residents left at Melton and Bacchus Marsh who will remember the late Mr McKenzie, one of them has written as follows:- I knew the late Mr. McKenzie since I was a little boy – over 50 years ago- and no better man ever lived than he, he was a good man from every point of view. The late Mr McKenzie was born on the November 25th, 1835 at Montrose, Scotland. He came to Australia in 1853 and resided for a time with his uncle the late Mr. Gibson on the Kororoit Creek near Melton. A few years later he settled in Melton. In 1861 he was married to Miss Mary Buchanan, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. George Buchanan, one of the early settlers of Melton. Deceased resided on the main road to Bacchus Marsh one mile from Melton. He was a stone- mason by trade, and some fine buildings in Melton and surrounding districts to this day, stand to his credit. He built the Presbyterian Church Melton. The old school, the Shire Hall, many private dwellings and numerous bridges. He was highly respected, as he was well known for the good work he put into all he had to do with. He also took numerous contracts in the Melton Shire, and was also employed by the Shire as Clerk of Works. He was a most conscious man. In his day he took a prominent part in all public affairs, and was a leading spirit in the old school Board. He was one of the pioneers of the Melton Rechabite Tent. He was one of the earliest workers and supporters of the Melton Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder, and for a great number of years, its Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. He also lead the singing for many years before the days of the organ, as he had a splendid voice, and could sing his old Scotch songs and hymns up to within six months of his death. For the past five years he has resided with one of his daughters at north Preston, where he died. He had good health up to within six months of his death and could well remember all the early happenings at Melton and surrounding districts. There are five daughters and one living son:- Margaret Mrs. Walter Wyatt Twose of Burnley Elizabeth Mrs George Shebler of Brunswick Georgina Mrs Jack Sinclair Isabel Mrs H Knight of North Preston Jane Mrs William Gibson of Warragul John W. of Fremantle - Western Australia Letter from Margaret to the Melton Presbyterian Churchchurches, local architecture