Black and white photograph with a thin white border depicting a horse cart on the Australian Wharf and the back of the Mission in the background. The photograph is glued on a photographic album page.Handwritten above in white ink: The Mission from Australia Wharf showing the Chaplaincyflinders street, australian wharf, horse carriage, garden, weller album, trees, norla dome

In the middle of the 1950s a project was launched to appoint a chaplain to Ballarat's three technical school - Ballarat Junior Technical School, Ballarat Girls' Technical School and Ballarat North Technical School. A Committee was formed at a public meeting on 13 March 1957 - Ballarat Technical Schools Chaplaincy Committee. They needed to raise 1250 Pounds from contributions raised by the schools This was the required amount to pay the annual salary for a chaplain. Response was excellent and in December 1957 a cheque for 1266 Pounds, 4 Shillings and 5 Pence was sent to The Council for Christian Education in Schools. On 28 May 1958, Rev Norman Lee was commissioned as the Chaplain of the Ballarat Technical Schools at a service in the Civic Hall, conducted by the Very Rev, Sir Francis Rolland, with the Director, Major-General A H Ramsay, representing the Education Department. Working over three schools and the need for the Committee to raise 1200 Pounds each year, put a lot of pressure on resources. In 1960 Rev Lee transferred to Nhill and the students of the Central Technical School began attending weekly religious services at the nearby Weslyan Church - now Ballarat Central Uniting Church. .1) School exercise book - graph and lined pages - dated 1957 and 1958. .2) Two (2) individual cards for "Ballarat Technical Schools Chaplaincy Fund" donations - dated 1959. .3) Nine (9) Council for Christian Education in School Receipts addressed to Ballarat Technical Schools Committee - dated 1960. .4) Seven (7) Ballarat Technical Schools Chaplaincy Committee receipts - dated 1959 .5) Six (6) receipts to Ballarat Junior Technical School for funds from The Ballarat Technical School Chaplaincy Committee - dated 1958 .6) Five (5) receipts to Ballarat Junior Technical School for funds from The Ballarat Technical School Chaplaincy Committee - dated 1959 Receipts signed ? Ferguson - Hon. Treasurer of The Ballarat Technical Schools Chaplaincy Committeeballarat junior technical school, ballarat girl's junior technical school, ballarat north junior technical school, chaplain, chaplaincy committee, pounds, shillings, pence, council for christian education in schools, rev. norman lee, very rev, sir francis rolland, major-general ramsay, uniting church, religious services, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, weslyan church

Dora Walker (married 1928 taking the name Simpson) had a long association with the Mission as a member of the Ladies Harbour light guild. This image is similar to another image in the collection which depicts the garden of the Walker family where many fund-raising events and hosting of seafarers took place. Rev Weller dates the image to around mid to late 1920s. In the 1960s and 70s Dora was president of the LHLG which later merged with the Flying Angels. She was awarded the MBE for her services to the community in the 1970s. Dora's son David Simpson is a volunteer still iat MTS n the 21stC. The Walker and Simpson families are examples of long association and commitment supporting the Mission to Seafarers. As they are researched it is clear the stories of these families document not only support for the Mission but are also shown to have been significant contributors, leaders and donors to the broader Melbourne and Victorian community from the 19th Century and up to the present day. The photograph shows the garden in its early years.Group portrait depicting 4 men in suits standing (reverend Weller on the right), a man sitting on the grass, next to a woman in white summer dress (Dora Walker), sitting on a chair in front of the men. They are photographed outdoor probably in the mission's garden (in the background we can see the letters E-EX on a building wall, thought to be from the Extension Bond and Free Stores located next to the mission at the time)dora walker, reverend reginald weller, picnic, cadets, officers, lhlg, amy dora walker, dora simpson, mission's garden, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, ladies harbour lights guild, melbourne, lawn, grass, trees, plants, peppercorn tree, weller album, dora simpson nee walker

Reverend John Weller and his wife with young officers on the terrace of the Manse.Reverend Weller, his wife Alexina (nee Caley) and young sailors are posing on the terrace of the Mission, Flinders Street. In the background we can see the Harbour Bond Store with the inscription "-ne 770-" (Phone 7704).alexina weller (nee caley), officers, manse, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), terrace, weller album, 1926, verandah

Small booklet introducing student services and support at Federation University. Information included" * Careers and employment * Scholarship and Financial Aid * Chaplaincy * Student Counselling * Student Health Centre * Disability Liaison Unit * Student Advisory Service * Student Legal Service * International Students * Culturally and Linguisitic Diverse Support * Leadership and Volunteering * Clubs and Societies * Events and Activites * Sport and Recreationsfederation university, ballarat campus, wimmera campus, student support, jeannie king, chaplaincy, scholarships, financial aid, disability liaison unit, international students, clubs and societies

Softcover, cardboard, red print of front and spine, black print on back cover. Black and white photo on front cover with colour Australian flag and silhouette of three soldiers behind. 192 pages, plain, illustrated, black and white photos. Biography of William McKenzie.On front end paper in blue "Copies of this book are available for purchase. Enquiries Mrs Barbara Evans 5446 7736 or Mr Ray Leevson (E'hawk) Secretary (Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee)" On title page in black "To RSL Bendigo from Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee" Black RSL stamp on front end paper.books, biography, religion

Rodney Ross Scoullar was born on 02/01/1953 and attended John Knox Presbyterian Church. After studying geology, he began studies at the United Faculty of Theology in 1981. He was ordained at Bentleigh Uniting Church on 17/12/1984. His ministry included Balmoral, Queenscliff High School chaplaincy, Haileybury chaplaincy, and Geelong College chaplaincy. He began placement at Cowes St John's.B&W photograph head and shoulders."Rod Scoullar C&N 30/1/95 pagae 14"scoullar, rod, reverend

Small blue covered book with black text on the cover. The book is held together by two staples along its spine. 55 p. presbyterian church of australia, field chaplain world war 1939-1945, defence forces chaplaincy committee of the presbyterian church

Judy Redman was ordained 12 December 1987, and is (2017) in a chaplaincy placement within the Presbytery of North East Victoria.Bruce Redman, Rev. Judy Redman, baby Hugh Redman are shown in a family portrait, seated, and dressed casually.Rev. Judy Redman, Bruce Redman, Hugh Redman, Church & Nation 10/2/1988, p. 19

Reverend Derek Evans (1943 - 1988) was ordained in 1959 and served at Rushworth, Monash University chaplaincy, Wodonga, and Murrumbeena/Hughesdale.B&W head and shoulders of Rev Derek Evans speaking into a microphone.evans, derek

Reverend Brian L Smith was ordained Uniting Church minister in 1982 and served at Cloncurry-North West Patrol, Aitkenvale, Ececutive Officer Social Justice and Chaplaincy South Australia, Frontier Services, and Parramatta Regional Mission Rev. Keith SmithRev Keith Smith. Church and Nation 16 September ? p26reverend brian l smith, uniting church minister 1982, cloncurry-north west patrol, aitkenvale, executive officer social justice and chaplaincy south australia, frontier services, parramatta regional mission

Reverend Kenneth Lindsay was ordained in 1967 and served at Warrandyte, Briar Hill, Alexandra, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Chaplaincy Co-Ord Division of Field Services, Chaplain Wesley College, and Mulgrave. He was chairperson of Maribyrnong Valley Presbytery at one point in the 1980s.Rev. Ken Lindsay, seated at a desk, black jacket, tie.Rev Ken Lindsay Chairman of M. Valley Presbytery MInister from Meltonreverend kenneth lindsay, ordained 1967, warrandyte, briar hill, alexandra, bacchus marsh, melton, chaplaincy co-ord division of field services, chaplain wesley college, mulgrave

Tom worked as a volunteer at the Mission for three years as a Gardener, Mission Bus Driver. Produced for the funeral service held at the Mission 2016.The funeral service was held at the Mission ChapelFull colour print bifold card. Front cover features Tom in the Norla Dome, Mission to Seafarers. Memorial verse on page 3.thomas arnold ogley, mission volunteer, norla dome, services, chaplaincy, st peter chapel

The Methodist Home Missions was the department running the work of smaller churches and charitable institutions such as babies' homes, the Epworth Hospital, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons, aged care homes, alcohol rehabilitation, local missions to depressed areas and the like. A minister was appointed each year by Conference, on deputation, to travel around Victoria to explain and encourage local congregations to support the work of the missions.Methodist Home Missions cardboard envelope with a blue map of Australia and blue and red text. The is a curved slot at the top of the envelope for inserting coins and squares on the back to mark off weekly giving. methodist home missions, methodist inland mission

The Methodist Home Missions was the department running the work of smaller churches and charitable institutions such as babies' homes, the Epworth Hospital, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons, aged care homes, alcohol rehabilitation, local missions to depressed areas and the like. A minister was appointed each year by Conference, on deputation, to travel around Victoria to explain and encourage local congregations to support the work of the missions.Northcote Methodist Circuit: To Mr G Edwin Gray - A token of gratitude and goodwill from High St friends as he proceeds to Home Mission Work. August 1947. The paper has a small drawing of a church embedded in the hand written text.northcote methodist circuit, g edwin gray, methodist home mission

Ordained 1971, first Placement was at Horsham 1970-1971, then in 1972 moved to the NT and to Milingimbi 1972 to 1978; moved to Tas and the West Coast 1979-1983. Moved across to East Derwent 01.84 to 12.89, moved back to Victoria 01/90 and went to Northcote Thornbury was there until 03.96. In a Chaplaincy from 04.96 to 06/97, at Mill Park From 09/97 to 08/99, waiting for placement in 09/1999. B&W photo of Brad Harris standing outdoors with his wife and children.rev. e. bradley harris;, minister

The Methodist Home Missions was the department running the work of smaller churches and charitable institutions such as babies' homes, the Epworth Hospital, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons, aged care homes, alcohol rehabilitation, local missions to depressed areas and the like. A minister was appointed each year by Conference, on deputation, to travel around Victoria to explain and encourage local congregations to support the work of the missions. Livingstone House was established in Carlton in 1888, and was first known as the Temporary Home for Destitute Children. It was run by the Central Dorcas Society, and led by its Senior Biblewoman, Mrs Varcoe. Many children in Livingstone were placed in foster care. In 1891, it relocated to a new property in Cheltenham and later became the Methodist Homes for Children. [https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/guide/vic/E000067]Methodist Home Missions Oakleigh Circuit Egg Sunday promotional pamphlet, 3rd February 1918. methodist home missions, livingstone home

Gunn was Stated Clerk of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly until 1976. In 1986 he had been ordained 50 years. Gunn was ordained on February 12, 1936 in New Zealand. He served in three parishes before chaplaincy with the 20th Armoured Regiment in WW2. He was awarded the MBE for devotion to duty and recovering wounded soldiers across a minefield under mortar fire. He was called to St Andrew's Gardiner in 1955 and became the Stated Clerk of the Assembly in 1969, and in 1970 was also Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Australia. He was Moderator of Victoria in 1965 and 1967. He chaired the Joint Constituional Council and the commission set up to prepare the interim constituion of the Uniting Church. He presided over the inaugural assembly of the UCA on June 22 1977 and made the declaration of inauguration.Gunn meets Greek Orthodox leaders at the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly 19 October 1976.Name.gunn, l. farquhar, victorian presbyterian assembly, general assembly of australia

Gunn was Stated Clerk of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly until 1976. In 1986 he had been ordained 50 years. Gunn was ordained on February 12, 1936 in New Zealand. He served in three parishes before chaplaincy with the 20th Armoured Regiment in WW2. He was awarded the MBE for devotion to duty and recovering wounded soldiers across a minefield under mortar fire. He was called to St Andrew's Gardiner in 1955 and became the Stated Clerk of the Assembly in 1969, and in 1970 was also Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Australia. He was Moderator of Victoria in 1965 and 1967. He chaired the Joint Constituional Council and the commission set up to prepare the interim constituion of the Uniting Church. He presided over the inaugural assembly of the UCA on June 22 1977 and made the declaration of inauguration.Head & shoulders of Gunn looking to his left.Name.gunn, l. farquhar, victorian presbyterian assembly, general assembly of australia

Gunn was Stated Clerk of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly until 1976. In 1986 he had been ordained 50 years. Gunn was ordained on February 12, 1936 in New Zealand. He served in three parishes before chaplaincy with the 20th Armoured Regiment in WW2. He was awarded the MBE for devotion to duty and recovering wounded soldiers across a minefield under mortar fire. He was called to St Andrew's Gardiner in 1955 and became the Stated Clerk of the Assembly in 1969, and in 1970 was also Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Australia. He was Moderator of Victoria in 1965 and 1967. He chaired the Joint Constituional Council and the commission set up to prepare the interim constituion of the Uniting Church. He presided over the inaugural assembly of the UCA on June 22 1977 and made the declaration of inauguration.Gunn seated at his desk holding the telephone.Name.gunn, l. farquhar, victorian presbyterian assembly, general assembly of australia

Gunn was Stated Clerk of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly until 1976. In 1986 he had been ordained 50 years. Gunn was ordained on February 12, 1936 in New Zealand. He served in three parishes before chaplaincy with the 20th Armoured Regiment in WW2. He was awarded the MBE for devotion to duty and recovering wounded soldiers across a minefield under mortar fire. He was called to St Andrew's Gardiner in 1955 and became the Stated Clerk of the Assembly in 1969, and in 1970 was also Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Australia. He was Moderator of Victoria in 1965 and 1967. He chaired the Joint Constituional Council and the commission set up to prepare the interim constituion of the Uniting Church. He presided over the inaugural assembly of the UCA on June 22 1977 and made the declaration of inauguration.Gunn holding tea cup and talking to two people also holding tea cups, at the celebration of his 50 years of ordination.Name.gunn, l. farquhar, victorian presbyterian assembly, general assembly of australia

Moira Bird Oliver (nee Good) daughter of Rev Good of St Jude's Carlton first met Frank Oliver circa 1915. They were engaged for some 7 years while Frank did wartime service and then on return to Melbourne completed a Theology degree at Trinity College and was then ordained. They married on the 18th of July 1925 at St Jude's Church in Carlton. Frank Oliver was then naval chaplain on the HMAS Platypus. After various postings the married couple eventually arrived and were appointed to the Chaplaincy to the Mission to Seamen based at 717 Flinders St from 1930-1960. The Olivers weathered many significant issues between 1930 and 1960, a depression, WW2, strikes and waterfront unrest in the 1950s and financial struggles resulting from changed shipping patterns. This photograph was gifted by a descendant who told us that Mrs Oliver was a very enthusiastic photographer. Mrs Oliver was a well loved and respected woman and is memorialised by a window in the Mission Chapel. It is possible she is one of the many anonymous photographers who contributed various photographs especially of the 1930s and forties that make up a substantial part of the Mission Heritage Collection. Mrs Oliver died in 1969 see elsewhere this database for memorial plaque and window.Mounted studio b & w photograph portrait of a bride in white dress and trainpadre oliver, reverend good, st. jude's church, reverend frank leslie oliver, moira bird good, moira oliver, hmas platypus, royal australian navy, r.a.n. chaplain

This album was likely compiled by Freda Oxley, a friend of the Wellers who stayed with them at the Mission for a few years. The couple arrived in January 1925, replacing Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith and stayed until January 1929. The photographs bear the stamp "Herschell's Prints - Pathe Agents". Charles Richard Herschell founded a film Production studio of the same name operating at 31 Agnes Street, Jolimont from 1925. A similar album by Freda Oxley with similar handwriting in white ink was donated to The National Library of Australia by her niece. Some of the images are exact copies. weller album, 1925-1927, tennis court, s.s. osterley, skaregrøm, mitchell, archbishop lees, new year's day, christmas, sherbrooke, chaplaincy, garden, cadets, officers, freda kathleen oxley 1882-1969

Reverend Weller succeeded the senior chaplain role after Rev Gurney Goldsmith in the mid 1920s until the end of the decade. He was a keen photographer himself. Freda Kathleen Oxley (1882-1969) pictured here holding a camera took pictures during a voyage to Melbourne on S.S. Persic via Cape Town in 1925. An album of 126 photographs is now held at the National Library of Australia in Canberra., containing views of the Mission to Seamen, Melbourne, with visiting sailors and clergy; family groups, gardens, ships, church picnics, a wedding, some views of Portsea. She seems to have been a childhood friend of Mrs Weller as she was like her born in Windsor, UK. She lived in the chaplaincy for 3 years and became a volunteer; she can be seen in a few photographs of picnics. She left in 1929 shortly after the Wellers (see Jottings Easter 1929) and went back to the UK.Provides early 20th C. records of MTS senior personnel and images of LHLG supporters and members.small black and white photograph mounted on an album page depicting clerically dressed male figure flanked by two females in 1920s dress posed in front of a large palm tree. on page 12On album page handwritten: "Reverend JR Weller, Mrs Weller, Mrs Orley (holding a Kodak Brownie camera)"alexina weller (nee caley), reverend john reginald weller, finhaven, kew, mr john inerrarity buchan, cup day, freda oxley, 1928, ss persic, fan album, annie alexandrina caley (known as alexina) 1885-1934, freda kathleen oxley 1882-1969

THE CHAPLAINCY Although fostered by the Anglican Church since 1906, the work of the Mission to Seafarers’ is inter- denominational and is not limited by the physical space of its buildings. When the old Melbourne wharves and their moorings were still in use, chaplains would also visit ships to look after the welfare of those who could not visit the Mission. Today, the Mission’s ‘Ship Visitors’ provide a similar service. The Flinders Street central complex was purpose built to meet with seafarers’ needs: “...the first thing a sailor would see before the traps and temptations of the city would be the Institute and its comfortable rooms.” (The Argus, ND). Today, the Mission continues to offer its comfortable, safe spaces and a friendly ear to seafarers, alongside other services that extend well beyond those traditionally offered - including TV, phone cards, and access to the internet. This window, titled ‘Light of the World’, was installed in 1935 in memory of a former ‘M.V. Manunda’ captain and represents chaplaincy support to the seafaring community.Reflections of the Sea was an exhibition of 10 framed montage of photographs from the mission's archive collection showcasing 10 stained glass windows from the St Peter chapel. This exhibition curated by Georgia Melville and Catherine McLay, and funded by PROV and Creative Victoria, was displayed in the World Trade Centre Wharf Gallery in June July 2013 and toured to Queenscliff Maritime Museum. The photographs of the windows were taken by scientific photographer Justine M. Philip. his frame is showcasing the memorial window to Captain Robert Sunter and a photograph of a chaplains conférence in the 1950s.Framed and mounted on black cardboard of black and white and colour reproductions from the MTSV collection for the exhibition Reflections of the Sea with brief label signageon label: Taken in the courtyard at Flinders Street in the early 1950s, this photo shows eighteen individuals, fifteen of whom are wearing white clerical collars, illutsrating the integral relationship between the Mission to Seafarers ministry and the Anglican Churchreflections of the sea, georgia melville, exhibition, 2013, world trade centre, wtc, captain robert sunter, chaplaincy, conference, mv manunda, creative victoria, prov, mission to seafarers, stained glass windows, justine m. philip, flinders street, catherine mclay, arthouse

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

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first technical school in Australasia..1) Hard green covered book with part leather binding. Finance Committee, Council and one Christian Education (or chaplaincy) on sub-committee minutes Dr James Stewart, 1950, pp. 64, 138, 160 G. Baragwanath, carpenter, 1950 G.W. Barrell, 1950, p. 24 V. Belikov, 1950, p. 35 G.W. Cornell, 1950, pp. 37, 44, 78 R.M. Cutter, 1950 H. Edwards, 1950, pp. 14, 15 Arthur Gouday, 1950, p. 29 J.E. Hewitt, 1950, p. 119 D. Kellock, 1950, p. 117 H.H. Kerr, 1950, p. 74 L. Lederman, 1950, obituary, pp. 19, 28 A,W, Lynch, 1950, p. 24 D. Mullins (plumbing), 1950, pp 44, 78 A.M. Praetz, 1950, p. 95 Kevin White, 1950, p. 75 S.E. Williams, 1950 C.M. Chisholm, 1951 N.F. Dewsnap, 1951 F.A. Farr, 1951 R.P. Flower, 1951, p173 L. Garner, 1951, p128 Douglas R. Mills, 1951, p182 F.G. Proctor, 1951 A.J. Andreartha, 1952 B. Bryan, 1952 D. Cotton, 1952 D. Duggan, 1952 Hans Fumberger, 1952, p260, 287 V.C. Jones, 1952, p248 J.R. Lyall, 1952, p206 E.G. Savage, 1952, p228 Geoffrey F. Stevens, 1952 Albert Watts, 1952, p260 K.C. Webb, 1952, p248 Neon Signs, 1953, p310 William Baragwanath, 1953, p324 Ronald G. Barlyn, 1953, p314 C.M. King, 1953, p272 W. Murton, 1953, p340 F. Ritchie, 1953, p303 J. Turnbull, 1953, p274 J.R. Allsop, 1954 David Morris, 1954, p350 W.J. Paterson, 1954, p424 John Peyton, 1954, p348 William Sadler, 1954, p352 Mrs Connors, 1955 Corbould, 1955, p497, 503, 514, 521, 550 A. Causland, 1955, p507 W.W. Leggatt, 1955, p504 B.D. Ngip, 1955, p462 L.K. O'Down, 1955, p460 R. Rowlands, 1955, p508 J.A. Strange, 1955, p501 L. Wilson, 1955, p459 Harry Brew, 1956, p516 H.L. Coburn, 1956, p571 I.R. Gordon, 1956, p541 B.M. Hearn, 1956, p 550 John Miles, 1956, p571 H.A. Patterson, 1956, p553 Ballarat School of Mines Proposed Gymnasium (Corbould Recreation Hall) 364, 403, 445, 452, 458, 523, 531, 540 Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1950, p38, 105, 112; Aboriginal Relics, P566 poliomyelitis, 1952 Ballarat School of Mines Agrostology, 1952, p242, 312, 360, 362, 370 Ballarat School of Mines Neon Sign, 1953 Ballarat School of Mines Basketball site, 1953 Hickman Street, Ballarat, Deviation near White Flat, 1954 Ballarat School of Mines Bicycle sheds, 1954 Ballarat Technical School, Norman Street, Ballarat, 1954 Ballarat North Technical School, 1956, p521 Ballarat School of Mines Christian Education, 1956, p569 Blacksmithing, 1956, p523 Ballarat School of Mines Museum Future, 1956, p526, 535, 536, 542, 561, 568 Ballarat School of Mines War Museum, 1956, p516, 542 Fossils, 1955, p462 123 grant Street purchase, 1956, p546 model Farm Smith gift, 1956, p561 Shearing, 1955, p504 Repatriation Students, 1856, p 555 .2) Typed and handwritten documents in plastic envelope at back of book on sundry topics.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council minutes, ballarat school of mines finance committee, ballarat school of mines christian education, chaplaincy, dr james stewart, g. baragwanath, g.w. barrell, v. belikov, g.w. cornell, r.m. cutter, h. edwards, arthur gouday, j.e. hewitt, d. kellock, h.h. kerr, l. lederman, d. mullins, a.m. praetz, kevin white, s.e. williams, c.m. chisholm, n.f. dewsnap, f.a. farr, r.p. flower, l. garner, douglas r. mills, f.g. proctor, a.j. andreartha, b. bryan, d. cotton, d. duggan, hans fumberger, v.c. jones, j.r. lyall, e.g. savage, geoffrey f. stevens, albert watts, k.c. webb, william baragwanath, ronald g. barylyn, c.m. king, w. murton, f. ritchie, j. turnbull, j.r. allsop, david morris, w.j. paterson, john peyton, william sadler, mrs connors, corbould, a. causland, w.w. leggatt, b.d. ngip, l.k. o'down, r. rowlands, j.a. strange, l. wilson, harry brew, h.l. coburn, i.r. gordon, b.m. hearn, john miles, h.a. patterson, ballarat school of mines gymnasium, corbould recreation hall, polio, poliomyelitis, a.j. andrewartha, pandemic, a.w. lynch, 123 grant street ballarat

This tiny picturesque building near the corner of John Street has served the community since 1878. At that time it served as an agency of the Heidelberg branch of the Commonwelath Bank of Australia. It has a small space inside measuring about 3.6 metres by 4.5 metres. It was built by George Stebbing who was also responsible for other heritage buildings nearby in Eltham. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p93 The tiny picturesque building on Main Road, Eltham, near the corner of John Street, has served the community since 1878. At that time the building, which inside measures only about 3.6m by 4.5m served as an agency of the Heidelberg branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia. The yellow and orange Victorian brick structure was built by Mr George Stebbing.1 Mr Stebbing, who also built the Anglican and former Methodist churches and the Shillinglaw Cottage, had come from England and lived in Pitt Street. The bank is a fine example of a once common but now rare building style – the single room bank. It compares with another in the municipality, also a former Commercial Bank of Australia branch, the timber Little Bank Building in Hurstbridge, built around the early 1900s.2 The Eltham bank, which was said to store gold from the Eltham - Research mining areas, has had exciting moments. A bullet hole still visible in a cedar bench testifies to the drama in 1949 when a youth held up the bank. After the 19-year-old opened an account as John Henderson, he walked to the door and then turned pointing a pistol. But it was shots fired by the clerk, Lindsay Spear, that saved the day, frightening the youth, who drove off empty-handed in a grey sports car. He was later apprehended and given a two-year sentence. Soon afterwards the agency was upgraded to a branch. However by 1954 the bank no longer needed the branch and the adjoining Methodist Church bought the building. It proved useful for the Church’s young people who furnished it and used it for their meetings. A youth club developed, led by young adult member, Ross Gangell. The building was also used as a Sunday School, which with junior membership numbered 27.3 Around 1960, Mrs Alma Bell, of the Methodist Church Women’s Guild, suggested using the building as an opportunity shop to raise funds for a chaplain at the Eltham High School. The women later asked the nearby St Margaret’s Anglican Church to help them in the shop. In 1960 the Eltham Combined Churches Opportunity Shop was established and staffed by Methodist and Anglican parishioners, notably Methodist Mrs Gwen Miller. The shop originally opened on Child Endowment Days to help the needy, but later for years, it opened twice a week. In 1962 it donated clothing and shoes to the Eltham Bushfire Appeal. By 1963 the chaplaincy scheme ceased. So the £450 raised was then donated to the Council for Christian Education and to the participating churches. Funds were also donated to local charities including the Eltham and Research Fire Brigades, the Austin Hospital Auxiliary, the Benevolent Society, the Red Cross and the Diamond Valley Hospital.4 In 2008 the Opportunity Shop volunteers continue to work together to help the local community. Although crammed with second-hand goods, the simple, almost stark interior, is still evident and is relieved only by a front rectangular window and an unused fireplace. Outside, the chimney, the corrugated iron peaked roof, and the surrounding varied plants, add to the charm of this sound building which continues to serve the community well.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, cba bank