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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Dorcas Thimble Box, The Improved Dorcas
... The Improved Dorcas...Lid and base. THE IMPROVED DORCAS printed on top, On base guarantee of durability (see inscriptions)...Box Improved Dorcas thimble, sterling silver steel lined. ...Lid and base. THE IMPROVED DORCAS printed on top, On base guarantee of durability (see inscriptions) The Improved Dorcas Container Dorcas Thimble Box ...Small cardboard box. Lid and base. THE IMPROVED DORCAS printed on top, On base guarantee of durability (see inscriptions)Box Improved Dorcas thimble, sterling silver steel lined. On base: Made in England Will be exchanged free of charge if rendered useless from any cause. None genuine unless stamped Dorcus, together with initials CH as shown and CH10 Dorcas. On lid in gold: The improved Dorcas. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Depot track laying, Dorcas St Special Works Yard, 1936
... Dorcas St Special Works Yard...Photograph shows special works (track junctions) fully constructed within the Dorcas Street yard. These will then be transported in large sections and installed at the listed locations....Handwritten notes read: 'MMTB Dorcas St Yard Aug 1936; Crossing Barkly St & Carlisle St; Miller, Dundas & St Georges Rd Junction; High St & Glenferrie Rd Junction.'...Black and white panoramic photograph with labels on rear Dorcas St Special Works Yard Photograph Depot track laying ...Photograph shows special works (track junctions) fully constructed within the Dorcas Street yard. These will then be transported in large sections and installed at the listed locations.Yields information about track construction Black and white panoramic photograph with labels on rearHandwritten notes read: 'MMTB Dorcas St Yard Aug 1936; Crossing Barkly St & Carlisle St; Miller, Dundas & St Georges Rd Junction; High St & Glenferrie Rd Junction.'m&mtb, track laying, special works, dorcas st yard, south melbourne depot -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of WarrnamboolMemorial window: Margaret JUKES, "Dorcas"
... "Dorcas"...Stained glass widow depicting Dorcas, symbolical of Benevolence....This window is erected by her children Stained glass widow depicting Dorcas, symbolical of Benevolence. "Dorcas" Memorial window: Margaret JUKES ...Margaret Jukes (nee McWilliams) married Alfred Meredith Jukes in Melbourne in 1853 and they moved to Warrnambool in 1856. She and Alfred had nine children one of whom died in infancy and four who died in young adulthood. Margaret was widowed in 1872, the year of the birth of their youngest child. A report of her funeral service in the Parish Record notes her "aged and much honored life". The hymns chosen "all were in quiet harmony with the remembrance of one whose daily life was an example and who held always a given trust in the over-ruling providence of God". It records the "peaceful closing of a well spent life".The Jukes name is associated with Jukes Street in East Warrnambool, and with the property named "Belvedere" in Ferguson Street, East Warrnambool. Alfred Meredith Jukes is one of the 204 men whose photo appears on the large framed assemblage of "Pioneers of Warrnambool"Stained glass widow depicting Dorcas, symbolical of Benevolence."This Woman Was Full Of Good Works" To the Glory of God & in memory of Margaret Jukes/ who died .. June 1915. This window is erected by her childrenjukes, christ church warrnambool, ae jukes, margaret jukes -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTool - Dorcas Thimble and box, Dorcas thimble
... Dorcas thimble...Box: The Improved Dorcas. Thimble: CH 7 Dorcas on plain lower border, domed upper thimble decorated with Louise design...Thimble: CH 7 Dorcas on plain lower border, domed upper thimble decorated with Louise design Steel and silver thimble and box Dorcas thimble Tool Dorcas Thimble and box ...Charles Horner's patent combining strength of steel with silver was to create a thimble which offered durability of steel with silver which stayed cleaner for the needleworker than brass or iron thimbles.Notable improvement in the quality of thimbles which were essential tools for the needleworker.Steel and silver thimble and boxBox: The Improved Dorcas. Thimble: CH 7 Dorcas on plain lower border, domed upper thimble decorated with Louise designdorcas thimble. charles horner -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTool - Dorcas thimble, 1890's onwards
... Dorcas thimble...Thimble plain rim marked CH 7 DORCAS. Upper domed body with Louise design....Steel lined silver thimble. Dorcas thimble Tool Dorcas thimble ...Steel lined silver thimbles were a great improvement in an era when thimbles were essential tools for the needleworker.Silver is soft and silver thimbles hole easily, Charles Horner's steel lined silver thimble was a significant improvement for needleworkersSteel lined silver thimble. Thimble plain rim marked CH 7 DORCAS. Upper domed body with Louise design.dorcas thimble. charles horner, steel lined silver thimble -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTool - Dorcas Thimble and box
... ...Dorcas...CH.10 DORCAS" (base)...Tool Dorcas Thimble and box ...Development of steel lined thimbles was a major improvement in the improvement of a basic domestic tool Grey box, Burgundy guarantee label on base.THE IMPROVED DORCAS (top). "MADE IN ENGLAND, Improved Dorcas Thimble.Sterling Silver- Steel lined will be exchanged FREE OF CHARGE if rendered useless from ANY cause. None Genuine unless stamped DORCAS together with INITIALsC.H. & SIZE Number on rim as shewn. CH.10 DORCAS" (base)needlework, thimble, dorcas -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook - Book, We Remember by Dorcas Grimmett
... We Remember by Dorcas Grimmett....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray We Remember by Dorcas Grimmett. Book Book. ... -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, 68-70 Dorcas St South Melbourne, 1989
... 68-70 Dorcas St South Melbourne...Designed by D.F. 68-70 Dorcas St South Melbourne Plan ...Site/Roof plan by David Earle & Associates, Project No 1189 Drawing No A1. Designed by D.F.david earle, south melbourne, roof plans -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDomestic object - Thimble, Charles Horner, Early 20th century
... In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...On bottom band imprinted: 'CH 5 / DORCAS'. ...In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...Thimbles have long been used as a shield for the fingertip when hand sewing In the Victorian period, an ornate silver thimble would be given as an engagement gift, but silver proved too soft for withstanding pins. In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. This particular thimble was made by Charles Horner post 1905. The thimble collection was owned by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Some may have originally belonged to her mother (Hettie Collett nee Thorn) who was a talented milliner and from whom Beryl first learnt her considerable handicraft skills. These thimbles form part of a large and varied range of objects which were either collected by or hand-made by Beryl and which have been donated to the Museum. This varied thimble collection has been collected during the long lifetime of a local woman who enjoyed needlework and lacemaking.Silver thimble with a floral decorative design on top and side of thimble. Underneath that is a band of a pattern of repeated squares. Around the rim is a plain band with manufacturer's imprint. Markings indicate it is a Size 5, Charles Horner thimble.On bottom band imprinted: 'CH 5 / DORCAS'. beryl collett, hettie collett, thimbles, charles horner -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDomestic object - Thimble, Charles Horner, Early 20th century
... In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...Bottom band imprinted: 'CH 4 / DORCAS'. ...In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...Thimbles have long been used as a shield for the fingertip when hand sewing In the Victorian period, an ornate silver thimble would be given as an engagement gift, but silver proved too soft for withstanding pins. In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. This particular thimble was made by Charles Horner post 1905 and is part of a thimble collection which was owned by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Some may have originally belonged to her mother (Hettie Collett nee Thorn) who was a talented milliner and from whom Beryl first learnt her considerable handicraft skills. These thimbles form part of a large and varied range of objects which were either collected by or made by Beryl. This varied thimble collection has been collected during the long lifetime of a local woman who enjoyed needlework and lacemaking.Silver thimble with a dense floral design on the side and top of thimble. Plain band around rim of thimble. Markings indicate it is a Size 4, Charles Horner thimble.Bottom band imprinted: 'CH 4 / DORCAS'. beryl collett, hettie collett, thimbles, charles horner -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDomestic object - Thimbles, c.1900s - 1950s
... In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...All are silver except for one made of brass. Two are Dorcas thimbles manufactured by Charles Horner and two are made by silversmiths in Taxco (Mexico). ...In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. ...Thimbles have long been used as a shield for the fingertip when hand sewing. In the Victorian period, an ornate silver thimble would be given as an engagement gift, but silver proved too soft for withstanding pins. In 1885, Charles Horner patented a new silver thimble with a steel core which became the Dorcas thimble and enabled a functional but still decorative thimble. This particular thimble collection includes two Charles Horner thimbles. The collection was owned by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Some may have originally belonged to her mother (Hettie Collett nee Thorn) who was a talented milliner and from whom Beryl first learnt her considerable handicraft skills. These thimbles form part of a large and varied range of objects which were either collected by or hand-made by Beryl and which have been donated to the Museum. This varied thimble collection has been collected during the long lifetime of a local woman who enjoyed needlework and lacemaking.This is a collection of eight thimbles. Most are ornately decorated with raised detail. All are silver except for one made of brass. Two are Dorcas thimbles manufactured by Charles Horner and two are made by silversmiths in Taxco (Mexico). A German-made thimble has glass in its cap. The thimbles vary in age from c. early to mid-20th century.beryl collett, hettie collett, thimbles -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoriaphotograph, 1921
... B & W team photo of the Dorcas Street South Melbourne Presbyterian Church Cricket Team with the Premiership Shield, mounted on grey card....Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne B & W team photo of the Dorcas Street South Melbourne Presbyterian Church Cricket Team with the Premiership Shield, mounted on grey card. photograph ...B & W team photo of the Dorcas Street South Melbourne Presbyterian Church Cricket Team with the Premiership Shield, mounted on grey card. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Cover, Order of Service Joan LONG's funeral, 11 Nov 2013
... Colour digital copy of the cover of the Order of Service for Joan LONG's funeral, St Peter and St Paul, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, 11 November 2013....Joan LONG Deaths and Funerals Colour digital copy of the cover of the Order of Service for Joan LONG's funeral, St Peter and St Paul, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, 11 November 2013. ...Colour digital copy of the cover of the Order of Service for Joan LONG's funeral, St Peter and St Paul, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, 11 November 2013.joan long, deaths and funerals -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaFunctional object - Printing block
... 15.1 "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I.COR.XI.28" 15.2 "YET NOT CONSUMED"...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne Dorcas Street Emerald Hill Presbyterian church. 15.1 "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I.COR.XI.28" 15.2 "YET NOT CONSUMED" A015.1 and A015.2 heavy metal printing blocks in octagonal shape with rectangular stamps. 15.1 has text and 15.2 text and the burning bush. ...A015.1 and A015.2 heavy metal printing blocks in octagonal shape with rectangular stamps. 15.1 has text and 15.2 text and the burning bush.15.1 "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I.COR.XI.28" 15.2 "YET NOT CONSUMED"dorcas street emerald hill presbyterian church. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaCommunion token
... Obverse: "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I. COR. XI. 23" Reverse: "YET NOT CONSUMED"...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne Obverse: "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I. COR. XI. 23" Reverse: "YET NOT CONSUMED" B085.1, B085.2, B085.3, B085.4, B085.5, B085.6 - Communion tokens with text on obverse and Burning Bush on reverse. ...B085.1, B085.2, B085.3, B085.4, B085.5, B085.6 - Communion tokens with text on obverse and Burning Bush on reverse.Obverse: "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DORCAS STREET EMERALD HILL I. COR. XI. 23" Reverse: "YET NOT CONSUMED" -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM
... Plaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Framed document Memorbilia Plaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94 A stylised Book open to a tenet "The Tide is Turning" it is surrounded by The Rolls of Honour Of Australian and New Zealand Forces Lost in Vietnam IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM Document Document ...A stylised Book open to a tenet "The Tide is Turning" it is surrounded by The Rolls of Honour Of Australian and New Zealand Forces Lost in VietnamPlaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94framed document, memorbilia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Cliff Barclay, 1988
... The church in the background of this photograph is the South-Port-Parks church, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne....The church in the background of this photograph is the South-Port-Parks church, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne. Cliff Barclay South-Port-Parks Parish Mission Cliff Barclay, youth worker at South-Port-Parks. ...Cliff Barclay was a youth worker at the South-Port-Parks parish mission. The church in the background of this photograph is the South-Port-Parks church, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne.B & W waist length photograph of Cliff Barclay, with a bluestone church in the background.Cliff Barclay, youth worker at South-Port-Parks.cliff barclay, south-port-parks parish mission -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows -- In memory of Emily Julian Davies died May 22nd 1914 -- Coloured
... Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows (Colour) Dorcas and Lydia. To the glory of God and in loving memory Emily Julian Davies died May 22nd 1914....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows (Colour) Dorcas and Lydia. To the glory of God and in loving memory Emily Julian Davies died May 22nd 1914. ...Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stained Glass Windows (Colour) Dorcas and Lydia. To the glory of God and in loving memory Emily Julian Davies died May 22nd 1914.stawell religion -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Rev. James Galloway and Rev. John Meiklejohn
... Lanarkshire; 1868 South Melbourne Dorcas Street Vic; 1901 First Moderator General Assembly of Australia; First Principal Emmanuel College, Brisbane; 1915 died 28 September....Lanarkshire; 1868 South Melbourne Dorcas Street Vic; 1901 First Moderator General Assembly of Australia; First Principal Emmanuel College, Brisbane; 1915 died 28 September. ...James Bulloch Galloway - b. 1872 Govan, Scotland; 1889 ordained Townsville Qld; 1900 Charters Towers Qld; 1907 South Melbourne Dorcas Street (colleague with John Meiklejohn); 1913 Brisbane South (Park Church). John Meiklejohn MA BD b. 1841 Glasgow; University of Glasgow; Theological Hall of U.P. Church; 1872 ordained Glasgow City Mission; 1874 Kirkmairhill, UP. Lanarkshire; 1868 South Melbourne Dorcas Street Vic; 1901 First Moderator General Assembly of Australia; First Principal Emmanuel College, Brisbane; 1915 died 28 September.Galloway and Meiklejohn are seated adjacent to each other, facing the camera, dressed in clerical clothing. Meiklejohn is holding a sheaf of papers, and there is a small table at the rear between them."Rev. James Galloway and Rev. John Meiklejohn"meiklejohn, john, galloway, james -
Greensborough Historical SocietyCraft - Knitted Toys, Dawn Bennetts, Willie and Wilma, 1984
... These toys knitted by Dawn Bennetts for sale at Dorcas Cottage Crafts in Montmorency 1984-1986....These toys knitted by Dawn Bennetts for sale at Dorcas Cottage Crafts in Montmorency 1984-1986. commonwealth games knitting koalas knitted toys toys 2 hand knitted woolen toys, grey bodies with yellow and green knitted clothing. ...'Willie & Wilma' two hand knitted toy bears, made for sale during the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games. The inspiration for these toys was the mascot for the Games - "Matilda" - a 13 meter tall mechanical kangaroo. These toys knitted by Dawn Bennetts for sale at Dorcas Cottage Crafts in Montmorency 1984-1986.2 hand knitted woolen toys, grey bodies with yellow and green knitted clothing.commonwealth games, knitting, koalas, knitted toys, toys -
Orbost & District Historical Societysheet music, Under the Bridges of Paris, first half 20th century
... Under the Bridges of Paris" is a 1913 popular song with music written by Vincent Scotto, the original French lyrics (entitled "Sous les ponts de Paris") by Jean Rodor (1913), and English sections of lyrics added by Dorcas Cochran (1952) resulting in the released version (1954) containing both French and English sections. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Under the Bridges of Paris" is a 1913 popular song with music written by Vincent Scotto, the original French lyrics (entitled "Sous les ponts de Paris") by Jean Rodor (1913), and English sections of lyrics added by Dorcas Cochran (1952) resulting in the released version (1954) containing both French and English sections. ...Under the Bridges of Paris" is a 1913 popular song with music written by Vincent Scotto, the original French lyrics (entitled "Sous les ponts de Paris") by Jean Rodor (1913), and English sections of lyrics added by Dorcas Cochran (1952) resulting in the released version (1954) containing both French and English sections. This version of the song was recorded by Rene Paul.The music has social significance as an example of music popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Under the bridges of Paris". The cover is blue with white illustrations of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. In the centre is a head and shoulders photograph of a man in a suit and tie. It is captioned "Recorded by Rene Paul on Columbia." Under the title are details of the composer and lyricists. In the bottom right corner is the price 2/6.music-sheet under-the-bridges-of-paris -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Mendelssohn & Co, 1901
... Lankashire; 1888 south Melbourne Dorcas St.. In 1901 he became the first Moderator General for the Assembly of Australia and was the first Principal Emmnauel College Brisbane. ...Lankashire; 1888 south Melbourne Dorcas St.. In 1901 he became the first Moderator General for the Assembly of Australia and was the first Principal Emmnauel College Brisbane. ...John Meikeljohn was born in 1841 in Glasgow. He was educated at Glasgow University and U. P. Theological Hall and ordained at the Glasgow City Mission in 1872. His ministries included: 1874 Kirkmairhill U. O. Lankashire; 1888 south Melbourne Dorcas St.. In 1901 he became the first Moderator General for the Assembly of Australia and was the first Principal Emmnauel College Brisbane. The Rev Dr Meikelijohn died on 28/09/1915.Sepia toned studio portrait tipped on to textured beige coloured cardboard of Rev. Dr. John Meikeljohn who dressed in his formal attire of a moderator general. He is sitting in a chair with his legs crossed with his hands resting on the arms of the chair.Printed on the front: "Mendelssohn & Co" "SALON PANEL" "80 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE"emmanuel college brisbane, rev. dr. john meikeljohn, presbyterian moderator general -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cricket team, J Kitchen & Sons
... He was the supervisor of the Velvet Soap room and lived in Dorcas Street....He was the supervisor of the Velvet Soap room and lived in Dorcas Street. industry - manufacturing sport - cricket celebrations fetes and exhibitions j kitchen & sons pty ltd george nicholson charlie slowly arthur nicholson william condron tommy breen c1920/30s black and white photograph (original) of the cricket team of J Kitchen & Sons Photograph Cricket team, J Kitchen & Sons ...The man sitting extreme left in the front row is Fred Nicholson's father George Nicholson, Charlie Slowly is oh his right (Charlie later worked at Faram Bros Hardware). The leftmost man in cricket whites in the second row is Fred's uncle, Arthur Nicholson. Another uncle, William 'Bill' Condon is to his right. The man fourth from the left in the back row is Tommy Breen. He was the supervisor of the Velvet Soap room and lived in Dorcas Street.c1920/30s black and white photograph (original) of the cricket team of J Kitchen & Sonsindustry - manufacturing, sport - cricket, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, george nicholson, charlie slowly, arthur nicholson, william condron, tommy breen -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Jellie Souvenir Glass
... One son, James had an auctioneering firm in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and two of James’ and Margaret’s granddaughters, Mary and Dorcas. were well-known as teachers at the Warrnambool State School in the 20th century. ...One son, James had an auctioneering firm in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and two of James’ and Margaret’s granddaughters, Mary and Dorcas. were well-known as teachers at the Warrnambool State School in the 20th century. ...souvenir glass was produced to commemorate the 1841 arrival in Australia from Ireland of James and Margaret Jellie . They were early settlers in the Warrnambool district, settling first at Port Fairy and then acquiring property along the Merri River in the Warrnambool area. Their children and families were prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries in the Warrnambool district as pastoralists, particularly in the Grasmere area. One son, James had an auctioneering firm in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and two of James’ and Margaret’s granddaughters, Mary and Dorcas. were well-known as teachers at the Warrnambool State School in the 20th century. This glass is of interest as a memento of the Jellie families who have been so prominent in the history of Warrnambool and district.This is a glass tumbler with a rounded base and a rounded body with a gilt rim around the top of the glass. An image of a ship and gold lettering have been impressed on both sides of the glass. ‘James & Margaret Jellie 1841-1991 150th Anniversary’ ‘To commemorate the arrival of James & Margaret Jellie and their children on the Thomas Arbuthnot at Hobson’s Bay, Port Phillip District of New South Wales on 2 October 1841 and their journey to Port Fairy in early 1842’ jellie families, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPamphlet, Methodist Home Missions
... It was run by the Central Dorcas Society, and led by its Senior Biblewoman, Mrs Varcoe. ...It was run by the Central Dorcas Society, and led by its Senior Biblewoman, Mrs Varcoe. ...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 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Rev. Dr John Meiklejohn, first Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, 1901
... Rec’d PCV 1889: ind South Melbourne (Dorcas St) 1.4.1889-1911. Convener of (federal) Union Comm 1892-1901; President Council of Churches Melbourne 1900; President Vic branch Astronomical Society; Professor, Systematic Theol, Theol Hall. ...Rec’d PCV 1889: ind South Melbourne (Dorcas St) 1.4.1889-1911. Convener of (federal) Union Comm 1892-1901; President Council of Churches Melbourne 1900; President Vic branch Astronomical Society; Professor, Systematic Theol, Theol Hall. ...Meiklejohn, John MA, DD (20/08/1841- 28/09/1915) b. Larkhall, near Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; from Duke Street UP Church Glasgow, commenced 1867 Session UP Hall, Probationer 1893; U Glasgow, M.A. 1870, Hon. D.D. 1901. ord. Kirkmuirhill 14.4.1874-2.10.1888, resd because of health. Rec’d PCV 1889: ind South Melbourne (Dorcas St) 1.4.1889-1911. Convener of (federal) Union Comm 1892-1901; President Council of Churches Melbourne 1900; President Vic branch Astronomical Society; Professor, Systematic Theol, Theol Hall. To Qld: Principal, Emmanuel College 1911-14 (without pay), retd d. Melbourne. Mod-Gen, 1901-3.Portraits were taken of Meiklejohn dressed in Moderator-General regalia.Identification of Meiklejohnmeiklejohn, john, moderator-general, presbyterian church of australia -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide - Set of 15 - Railway MMTB Tram shelters, Robert Green, 2/1990
... Set of 15 colour slides of Tramway Board and MMTB tramway shelters, by Robert Green Feb1990. 1 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2A - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) - logon on the shelter 3 - SW Corner of St Kilda Road & High St 4 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Dorcas St 5 - Batman Ave and St Kilda Road - removed with Batman Ave closed, now at the TMSV Bylands 6 - ditto 7 - ditto - shows the Bundy clock on the office wall. 8 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 9 - ditto 10 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Bromby St 11 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 12 - Cnr Dandenong Road and Wattletree Road 13 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 14 - Bourke and Spencer Streets - note the Bundy clock. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Set of 15 colour slides of Tramway Board and MMTB tramway shelters, by Robert Green Feb1990. 1 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2A - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) - logon on the shelter 3 - SW Corner of St Kilda Road & High St 4 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Dorcas St 5 - Batman Ave and St Kilda Road - removed with Batman Ave closed, now at the TMSV Bylands 6 - ditto 7 - ditto - shows the Bundy clock on the office wall. 8 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 9 - ditto 10 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Bromby St 11 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 12 - Cnr Dandenong Road and Wattletree Road 13 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 14 - Bourke and Spencer Streets - note the Bundy clock. ...Set of 15 colour slides of Tramway Board and MMTB tramway shelters, by Robert Green Feb1990. 1 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2 - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) 2A - Macarthur St and St Andrews Place (Tramway Board) - logon on the shelter 3 - SW Corner of St Kilda Road & High St 4 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Dorcas St 5 - Batman Ave and St Kilda Road - removed with Batman Ave closed, now at the TMSV Bylands 6 - ditto 7 - ditto - shows the Bundy clock on the office wall. 8 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 9 - ditto 10 - Cnr St Kilda Road and Bromby St 11 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 12 - Cnr Dandenong Road and Wattletree Road 13 - Victoria and Brunswick Streets 14 - Bourke and Spencer Streets - note the Bundy clock. Behind is the MTOCo Offices and Carlyons Hotel.Yields information about Melbourne tramway shelters.Set of 14 Kodak colour slides in plastic mounts and one unmounted phtographAll slides have their location marked on them in black ink.tramways, shelters, tramway board, mmtb, macarthur st, st kilda road, brunwick st, batman ave, victoria parade, wattletree road, bourke st -
Kastellorizian Association of Victoria
Committee Minute Book, Castellorizian Brotherhood Minutes 1952 - 1965
... Kastellorizian Association of Victoria 250 Dorcas Street South Melbourne melbourne The Castellorizian Brotherhood was the body representing the Castellorizian community in Melbourne. ...The Castellorizian Brotherhood was the body representing the Castellorizian community in Melbourne. Formed in 1925, the Brotherhood and its many activities was the hub of the social life of the Melbourne Cassie Community. This Minute Book is significant because it is the only record of the minutes of the many state Castellorizian associations based in each Australian capital city at this time. It is also socially significant because its contents reflect the many issues and activities experienced by a minority immigrant group in Australia during the 1950s - 1960s.Leather bound book1952 - 1965 Minutes; written in Greekminutes, -
Kastellorizian Association of VictoriaFootball guernsey, George Verginis' Cassie Football Team Guernsey, Parktone Knitwear
... Kastellorizian Association of Victoria 250 Dorcas Street South Melbourne melbourne Number 17 on back navy and white horizontal stripes; long-sleeved; George Verginis' Cassie Football Team Guernsey Football guernsey ...navy and white horizontal stripes; long-sleeved;Number 17 on back -
Kastellorizian Association of VictoriaAward, A N Bisas Memorial Shield, 1963
... Kastellorizian Association of Victoria 250 Dorcas Street South Melbourne melbourne The Cassie Football Club was part of the Young Men's Castellorizian Club (YMCS), 1962 - 1965, an organisation established within the Castellorizian Association of Victoria to cater for the sporting, social and leisure pursuits of the second and third generations of the Castellorizian youth in Melbourne. ...The Cassie Football Club was part of the Young Men's Castellorizian Club (YMCS), 1962 - 1965, an organisation established within the Castellorizian Association of Victoria to cater for the sporting, social and leisure pursuits of the second and third generations of the Castellorizian youth in Melbourne. Whilst the football team was the main focus for both players and supporters, the YMCS also fielded cricket and debating teams. This football trophy was awarded to the Best & Fairest for the 3 years of the club's duration - N Constance 1963, N Constance 1964 and L Scotis 1965. This item is of social significance as it represents the hey day of the club, with both an active ladies and men's group supporting the youth. Membership was at its peak across the organisation and the generations, with the sporting teams becoming a key focus of social events. This trophy also symbolises the assimilation of the Castellorizians in Australia in fielding teams in the typical Australian sports of Australian Rules Football and cricket.Wooden Shield with 9 silver stirling plaques attached, including a ribbon across the top and the bottom, a central shield, and 3 small shields either side of the central shield. Six silver engravings including one across the top "CASSIE FOOTBALL CLUB," another across the bottom "BEST & FAIREST," and on the three smaller shields to the left, for the top one "N CONSTANCE 1962-1963," on the middle one "N CONSTANCE 1964" and on the bottom shield "L SCOTIS 1965." On the back of the shield price marked as 6 pounds, 6 shillings shield, football trophy, australian greeks in sport
