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Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Foundation stones at Congregational Church Bruthen Victoria, 1/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Foundation stones at Congregational Church Bruthen Victoria...Foundation stones at Congregational Church Bruthen Victoria...Colour photograph of two foundation stones in lawn, installed at opening of Congregational Church in 1892 Bruthen Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland installed at opening of Congregational Church in 1892 Religion Social History Inscription on stones say This stone was laid by Charles Seehusin Esq Oct 20th 1892 and John Besley Esq Oct 20th 1892 Colour photograph of two foundation stones in lawn, installed at opening of Congregational Church in 1892 Bruthen Victoria Foundation stones at Congregational Church Bruthen Victoria Photograph Foundation stones at Congregational Church Bruthen Victoria ...installed at opening of Congregational Church in 1892 Colour photograph of two foundation stones in lawn, installed at opening of Congregational Church in 1892 Bruthen VictoriaInscription on stones say This stone was laid by Charles Seehusin Esq Oct 20th 1892 and John Besley Esq Oct 20th 1892religion, social history -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... ...foundation stones...A mounted b/w photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sunbury...Printed on front: CHR CHRISTIANSEN Printed on back: Laying foundation stone St. Andrew's / Eric Boardman...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne christiansen chris photographers foundation stones boardman eric churches st. andrew's presbyterian church buildings george evans collection Printed on front: CHR CHRISTIANSEN Printed on back: Laying foundation stone St. ...A mounted b/w photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, SunburyPrinted on front: CHR CHRISTIANSEN Printed on back: Laying foundation stone St. Andrew's / Eric Boardmanchristiansen, chris, photographers, foundation stones, boardman, eric, churches, st. andrew's presbyterian church, buildings, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1904
... ...foundation stones...Written on the back: 'Foundation Stone - St. Andrew's'...A b/w photograph of a group of dignified gentlemen and one woman around a foundation stone and a partly completed brick building....Written on the back: 'Foundation Stone - St. Andrew's' churches religion memorials duncan j. ...It is a photo of Mrs. Duncan, pictured with the trowel in her hand, laying the foundation stone for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sunbury in 1904. Written on the back: 'Foundation Stone - St. Andrew's'A b/w photograph of a group of dignified gentlemen and one woman around a foundation stone and a partly completed brick building.THIS MEMORIAL ST / was laid by / MRS J. DUNCAN / 17 August 1904 / H. W. & E. B. TOMPKINS. R & W CO. /CAHILL MINISTERchurches, religion, memorials, duncan, j. (mrs), st. andrew's presbyterian church, st. andrew's uniting church, sunbury, tompkins, h. w., e. b., r. and w. company, cahill, - (rev.), foundation stones, 1900s, george evans collection -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPhotograph, D. Bennett, 1905 (Exact)
... On note in photograph file: Laying the Foundation Stone of St Stephen's Rectory, High St, Rutherglen. ...Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St Stephens Rectory, Rutherglen, black & white, cardboard, unframed...Bennett, Platino Bromo, Rutherglen" On back of photo: "Laying of foundation stone of rectory of St Stephens Rutherglen"...Bennett, Platino Bromo, Rutherglen" On back of photo: "Laying of foundation stone of rectory of St Stephens Rutherglen" Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St Stephens Rectory, Rutherglen, black & white, cardboard, unframed Photograph D. ...On note in photograph file: Laying the Foundation Stone of St Stephen's Rectory, High St, Rutherglen. "The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday, 21st June, 1905, before a large number of parishioners and visitors by Mrs T H Armstrong, wife of the Bishop of Wangaratta; Royston Ready presenting Mrs Armstrong with a silver trowel as a momento of the occasion." From - The Parish of St Stephen, Rutherglen 1863-1963. The Rector at this time was Rev A J E Harris-Rivett. St Stephens Rectory, High Street, Rutherglen. Mrs Armstrong, wife of the first Bishop laid the stone. Information from Father Angus Cooper - 1987Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone at St Stephens Rectory, Rutherglen, black & white, cardboard, unframed"D. Bennett, Platino Bromo, Rutherglen" On back of photo: "Laying of foundation stone of rectory of St Stephens Rutherglen"anglican church, st stephens church, royston ready, t h armstrong -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... ...foundation stones...The photo was taken to record the laying of the foundation stone of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now St. ...A mounted sepia photograph of a group of men and one woman standing on a construction site and in front of a foundation stone. There are 22 men in the photograph with 7 of them dressed in clerical attire. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The photo was taken to record the laying of the foundation stone of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now St. ...The photo was taken to record the laying of the foundation stone of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (now St. Andrew's Uniting Church) Sunbury 1904.A mounted sepia photograph of a group of men and one woman standing on a construction site and in front of a foundation stone. There are 22 men in the photograph with 7 of them dressed in clerical attire. The other men are wearing dark suits. Cream mounting 1.5cm x 2.5 cm.CHR. CHRISTIANSENclergymen, st. andrew's uniting church, churches, foundation stones, christiansen, chris, photographers, sunbury, clothing and dress, men, st. andrew's presbyterian church, george evans collection -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyArticle, Tintern CEGS Ringwood East - Newspaper Clipping 1/6/1950-Transfer of Tintern to East Ringwood
... Article about new school buildings on 50 acres of land at East Ringwood, and the laying of the Foundation Stone. ...Transfer of Tintern to East Ringwood Sir Dallas Brooks to Lay Foundation Stone...Transfer of Tintern to East Ringwood Sir Dallas Brooks to Lay Foundation Stone Article about new school buildings on 50 acres of land at East Ringwood, and the laying of the Foundation Stone. ...Article about new school buildings on 50 acres of land at East Ringwood, and the laying of the Foundation Stone. Transfer of Tintern to East Ringwood Sir Dallas Brooks to Lay Foundation Stone -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 1904
... Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church in 1904. ...Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern....Fitchett, President of Conference Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern. Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church in 1904. ...The opening services of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church South Malvern were held on 5th February 1905. The church had seating for 400 people and was built at a cost of 1200 pounds. The President of Conference the Rev. W.H. Fitchett D.D. preached at the opening services.Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church in 1904. Top hatted gentlemen stand in front of a crowd, with flags flying.Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern.glendearg grove malvern, methodist, rev. w.h. fitchett, president of conference -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Digital photograph
... foundation stone...The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society was instrumental in ensuring the the old foundation stone was preserved in the sea wall opposite the original site. ...Photograph depicting the foundation stone laid on the 18 May 1937 for the new Mission in Port Melbourne....TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND THE WELFARE OF ALL SEAFARERS / THIS FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY / HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA / THE LORD HUNTINGFIELD K.C.M.G. / MAY 18th 1937 / THIS BRANCH INSTITUTE OF / THE VICTORIA MISSIONS TO SEAMEN / WAS ERECTED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF / ALFRED M.NICHOLAS ESQ. / OFFICE OF HARRY A.NORRIS ARCHITECTS...The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society was instrumental in ensuring the the old foundation stone was preserved in the sea wall opposite the original site. ...Sponsored by Alfred M. Nicholas the Deco era Mission building facing Beach street built by Architect Harry Norris opened in 1937. The building was then in WW2 requisitioned with the Mission returning to full use of the complex some years after the War ended. The building in later years was relinquished due to decreasing shipping at Port Melbourne and need to consolidate seafarers services in the Central Mission at 717 Flinders St. The building was used as an art centre just prior to demolition in the 1990s. The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society was instrumental in ensuring the the old foundation stone was preserved in the sea wall opposite the original site. A single brick from the building is also part of the MtSV Heritage Collection. This stone is one of the few items remaining from this building demolished in 1995.Photograph depicting the foundation stone laid on the 18 May 1937 for the new Mission in Port Melbourne.TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND THE WELFARE OF ALL SEAFARERS / THIS FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY / HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA / THE LORD HUNTINGFIELD K.C.M.G. / MAY 18th 1937 / THIS BRANCH INSTITUTE OF / THE VICTORIA MISSIONS TO SEAMEN / WAS ERECTED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF / ALFRED M.NICHOLAS ESQ. / OFFICE OF HARRY A.NORRIS ARCHITECTSfoundation stone, lord huntingfield, port melbourne, beach street, art deco, brick, harry a. norris, alfred m. nicholas, maurice nicholas -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Chelsea Bush Nursing Hospital, c 1940
... Chelsea Bush Hospital was well known as a maternity hospital and many local residents were born there or attended as children. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid on 21 December 1940 and was officially opened for patients on 5 July 1941. ...Black and white photos of officials and guests laying the foundation stone for Chelsea Bush Nursing Hospital. ...Handwritten on the mounting: Foundation Stone Laid by Frank Field MLA 21-12-1940 Hospital officially opened for patients 5-7-1941 Cr. ...Harris Black and white photos of officials and guests laying the foundation stone for Chelsea Bush Nursing Hospital. ...Chelsea Bush Hospital was well known as a maternity hospital and many local residents were born there or attended as children. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid on 21 December 1940 and was officially opened for patients on 5 July 1941. Later the building was used as a nursing home. The building has been demolishedBlack and white photos of officials and guests laying the foundation stone for Chelsea Bush Nursing Hospital. Handwritten on the mounting: Foundation Stone Laid by Frank Field MLA 21-12-1940 Hospital officially opened for patients 5-7-1941 Cr. E. F. Meier, Sir James Barrett, Dr J Le Souef, Cr H. S. McColl, H. J Stracham, W. J. Dennington, C. P. Gartside, Cr S Black (front sitting), Dr G. Geigall. Successful tenderer - N. C. Harrischelsea bush hospital, chelsea, medical -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Foundation Stone, 09/05/2015
... Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Foundation Stone......foundation stone...The Foundation Stone was laid in 1887....Colour photograph of a bluestone foundation stone with gold writing. It is the foundation Stone of the Old Colonists' Association Ballarat building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat....Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc. 16-14 Lydiard (North) Street Ballarat Central goldfields The Foundation Stone was laid in 1887. old colonists' association ballarat ballarat old colonists; club j.p. murray architecture foundation stone This stone was laid on Jubilee Day A.D. 21st June, 1887, by J.P. ...The Foundation Stone was laid in 1887.Colour photograph of a bluestone foundation stone with gold writing. It is the foundation Stone of the Old Colonists' Association Ballarat building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.This stone was laid on Jubilee Day A.D. 21st June, 1887, by J.P. Murray esq J.P. President of the Old Colonsts Association. Ballaratold colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists; club, j.p. murray, architecture, foundation stone -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - Laying the Foundation Stone of the new Canterbury Baptist Church, 1962
... Laying the Foundation Stone of the new Canterbury Baptist Church...... Foundation Stones...Black and white photograph copied by Jan Pigot from the album kept at the church, of the ceremony of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the new Canterbury Baptist Church....Photograph Laying the Foundation Stone of the new Canterbury Baptist Church ...Black and white photograph copied by Jan Pigot from the album kept at the church, of the ceremony of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the new Canterbury Baptist Church.canterbury, canterbury baptist church, balwyn road, foundation stones, construction sites, churches -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPlaque - Sunshine Lions Club House Of Lions Foundation Stone, 1958
... Sunshine Lions Club House Of Lions Foundation Stone...During the demolishing of building, the foundation stone and a time capsule from was recovered. ...Granite foundation stone...Sunshine Lions Club Corio Street Watt Street Sunshine Granite foundation stone Plaque Sunshine Lions Club House Of Lions Foundation Stone ...The Sunshine Lions Club built the Elderly Citizens Centre Watt Street corner of Corio Street, Sunshine. The building works started in 1958 and the Lions District Governor Bill Burge Phillips laid the foundation stone and time capsule on the 12th February 1958. The building was opened by Victoria's Minister for Health, Ewen Paul Cameron MLC on the 4th March 1959. This building which served the Elderly community of Sunshine and its district for nearly 50 years. The building was subsequently sold to a church group and in 2026 the building was demolished due to the state of disrepair of the structure. During the demolishing of building, the foundation stone and a time capsule from was recovered. Granite foundation stonesunshine lions club, corio street, watt street, sunshine -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPhotograph - Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, 1938 (Exact)
... Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital...foundation stone...Black and white photograph of the crowd attending the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital by Sir John Harris MLC....On back of photograph: "Laying Foundation Stone for Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, April 1938. ...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country foundation stone hospital On back of photograph: "Laying Foundation Stone for Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, April 1938. ...Black and white photograph of the crowd attending the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital by Sir John Harris MLC.On back of photograph: "Laying Foundation Stone for Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, April 1938. Little John standing in the centre."foundation stone, hospital -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Colour Photograph, Former Ballarat Junior Technical School, 13/08/2020
... ...foundation stone...Three colour photographs of a double storey building in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines, and its associated foundation stone. ...Foundation Stone "This stone was laid by The Hon. ...Ballarat School of MInes Ballarat Junior Technical school foundation stone h.s.w. lawson w.h. middleton buildings Premier Jubilee Anniversary Foundation Stone "This stone was laid by The Hon. ...The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. Part of this building was later used for Hospitality and Prospects Traning restaurant.Three colour photographs of a double storey building in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines, and its associated foundation stone. Foundation Stone "This stone was laid by The Hon. H.S. Lawson Premier of Victoria in the Jubilee Year of the isntitute 15th April 1920 W.H. Middleton, President"ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, foundation stone, h.s.w. lawson, w.h. middleton, buildings, premier, jubilee, anniversary -
National Wool MuseumInvitation
... Invitation to the ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of the RSS Mill by the then Prime Minister, W.M. ...Invitation to the foundation stone ceremony, RSS Mill, 1922....National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Invitation to the ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of the RSS Mill by the then Prime Minister, W.M. ...Invitation to the ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone of the RSS Mill by the then Prime Minister, W.M. Hughes on 15 Feb. 1922.Invitation to the foundation stone ceremony, RSS Mill, 1922.textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, 1918: australians in france - exhibition (19/02/2000 - 30/04/2000) -
Freemasons Victoria - The Geelong Lodge of Unity and Prudence, 5 (801, 545)Trowel
... Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital (Barwon Health) in 1850, and the Kitchener Memorial in 1924....Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital in 1850, and in 1924...Freemasons Victoria - The Geelong Lodge of Unity and Prudence, 5 (801, 545) 25-27 Regent Street Belmont Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital (Barwon Health) in 1850, and the Kitchener Memorial in 1924. freemason freemasons victoria freemasons geelong geelong barwon health geelong hospital george faircloth earl of stradbroke ceremonial trowel Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital in 1850, and in 1924 Ceremonial Silver Trowel, with wooden handle Trowel ...Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital (Barwon Health) in 1850, and the Kitchener Memorial in 1924.Ceremonial Silver Trowel, with wooden handleUsed to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital in 1850, and in 1924freemason, freemasons victoria, freemasons geelong, geelong, barwon health, geelong hospital, george faircloth, earl of stradbroke, ceremonial trowel -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - St. Peter's Church, 1952
... ...Foundation stones...Laying of the foundation stone at St. Peter's Anglican Church...Laying of the foundation stone at St. Peter's Anglican Church St. ...Laying of the foundation stone at St. Peter's Anglican ChurchBlack and white photost. peter's church of england, churches, anglican church, foundation stones -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Masonic Temple Foundation Stone in Skene c1926 -- Coloured
... Masonic Temple Foundation Stone in Skene c1926 -- Coloured...Colour Photo of Masonic Temple Skene Street Stawell Foundation Stone c 1926 Euroka Morning Star Lodge No.44.V.C. ...Coloured photo of a foundation stone on a brick wall....Coloured photo of a foundation stone on a brick wall. Masonic Temple Foundation Stone in Skene c1926 -- Coloured Photograph ...Colour Photo of Masonic Temple Skene Street Stawell Foundation Stone c 1926 Euroka Morning Star Lodge No.44.V.C. This stone was laid by Wor. Bro. C.F. Greenwood. P.C.D.C. on the 8th Day of may 1926. S.K. Mitchell. W. M. (Worshipful Master)Coloured photo of a foundation stone on a brick wall.Euroka Morning Star Lodge No.44.V.C. This stone was laid by Wor. Bro. C.F. Greenwood. P.C.D.C. on the 8th Day of may 1926. S.K. Mitchell. W. M.stawell -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Coburg depot from Nicholson St, Robert Green, mid 1990s
... foundation stone...The photograph shows the original MBCTT Coburg depot office building from Nicholson St and the entrance doorway, with the note that the foundation stone was to right of the doorway. ...In ink "12A-13" and a label "Foundation Stone is hidden behind this shrub"...The photograph shows the original MBCTT Coburg depot office building from Nicholson St and the entrance doorway, with the note that the foundation stone was to right of the doorway. Yields information about the MBCTT built Coburg depot office building which has since been demolished. foundation stone MBCTT Coburg Depot In ink "12A-13" and a label "Foundation Stone is hidden behind this shrub" Black and white photographs with notes on the rear. ...The photograph shows the original MBCTT Coburg depot office building from Nicholson St and the entrance doorway, with the note that the foundation stone was to right of the doorway. Yields information about the MBCTT built Coburg depot office building which has since been demolished.Black and white photographs with notes on the rear.In ink "12A-13" and a label "Foundation Stone is hidden behind this shrub"foundation stone, mbctt, coburg depot -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Digital photograph
... 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. ...Photograph depicting the two foundation stones of the former Seamen's Institute located on Siddeley Street....Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne 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 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 -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph - St Mary The Virgin, Kooyong Road, South Caulfield
... ... Foundation stones....Three coloured photographs taken November 2009, includes front facade, Foundation Stone and Anglican Catholic Church signage details....Francis F. H Foundation stones. Photograph St Mary The Virgin, Kooyong Road, South Caulfield ...Three coloured photographs taken November 2009, includes front facade, Foundation Stone and Anglican Catholic Church signage details.the anglican catholic church, methodist church, st mary the virgin, kooyong road., mitchell graeme a., francis f. h, foundation stones. -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Laying the Foundation Stone c 1935
... Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Laying the Foundation Stone c 1935....Black & white photo showing foundation stone at Pioneers’ Memorial being held in place by a crane and watched by several people. ...Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. ...Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. ...Black & white photo showing foundation stone at Pioneers’ Memorial being held in place by a crane and watched by several people. On the right side of stone is the governor of Victoria Lord Huntingfield and beside him, town clerk Mr. Sharpley with a ribbon in his lapel and holding his hat. On the left side wearing glasses is Cr. Stan Freeland. Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. Of the three photos two are enlarged."This Federation Stone was laid by His Excellency Lord Huntingfield K.C.M.G. governor of Victoria October 7th 1935." - inscribed on the stone. stawell -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Gardenvale Congregational Church
... ... Foundation Stones...Handwritten document giving former church address and inscription on foundation stone Melbourne Weekly Bayside article dated 20/10/2010, showing the use of the former church now....Gardenvale Congregational Church Magnolia Road Greenwood and Bradbury Gardenvale Road Architects Foundation Stones Melbourne Meccano Exhibition Barker Newman J. ...Handwritten document giving former church address and inscription on foundation stone Melbourne Weekly Bayside article dated 20/10/2010, showing the use of the former church now.gardenvale congregational church, magnolia road, greenwood and bradbury, gardenvale road, architects, foundation stones, melbourne meccano exhibition, barker newman j., gardenvale -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... ...foundation stones...The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. ...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. ...The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. The Shire of Bulla took it over in 1922 to be remodelled as the Soldier's Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of the Sunbury Mechanics Institute in Stawell Street, Sunbury. The building complete with portico sits behind a picket fence with pine trees at the front and side.memorial hall, clarke, janet (lady), william (sir), mechanics institute, shire of bulla, stawell street, sunbury, soldier's memorial hall, foundation stones, george evans collection -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines New classrooms (now Administration Building), 1899
... ...foundation stone...The foundation stone of the New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. ...Sepia photograph showing the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms in Lydiard Street, Ballarat....Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The foundation stone of the New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. ...The foundation stone of the New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. In 2014 the building is part of the Federation University Australia SMB Campus and is known as the Administration Building Sepia photograph showing the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms in Lydiard Street, Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, lydiard street, new classrooms, federation, masonic, freemasons, foundation stone, administration building, gas lamp, gauge tower -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Laying the foundation stone of the Kew Baptist Church, 1922
... Laying the foundation stone of the Kew Baptist Church...A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. ...Photographic positive on mounting board of laying of the foundation stone of the new Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove, Kew, The foundation stone of the church was laid on 14 October 1922 by Councillor F.R. ...Photograph Laying the foundation stone of the Kew Baptist Church ...The Kew Baptist Church was originally located on the corner of Cotham Road and St John’s Parade. In 1922, work commenced on a new, larger church in Highbury Grove. The foundation stone of the new building was laid by Cr Ratten of the City of Kew on Saturday 14 October 1922, with the First Kew Scouts forming a guard of honor. A collection taken up at the laying of the foundation stone raised £454. The site and building cost approximately £6,000. The architects for this new red brick ‘semi-Gothic’ church were Messrs Gawler & Drummond. The interior of the church accommodated 500 parishioners. The seating sloped towards the pulpit with no columns obstructing the view of the worshippers. An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. This remarkable photograph is a silver albumen photograph of what was by then a significant religious group in Kew. Photographic positive on mounting board of laying of the foundation stone of the new Kew Baptist Church in Highbury Grove, Kew, The foundation stone of the church was laid on 14 October 1922 by Councillor F.R. Patten J.P. The church was opened on 9 June 1923."Building Kew Baptist"washfold family, kew baptist church -- highbury grove -- kew (vic.), churches -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Caulfield Presbyterian Church, Neerim Road 1 Caulfield
... ... Foundation Stones...Three documents about this church: Printed web page 03/07/2012 which gives notification of church services at Caulfield Evangelical Methodist Church Foundation stone working Photograph of the stone. ...Glen Eira Historical Society 965 Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield VIC 3162 melbourne Three documents about this church: Printed web page 03/07/2012 which gives notification of church services at Caulfield Evangelical Methodist Church Foundation stone working Photograph of the stone. ...Three documents about this church: Printed web page 03/07/2012 which gives notification of church services at Caulfield Evangelical Methodist Church Foundation stone working Photograph of the stone. Research by Claire Barton and Ross Coyle December 2009 and 2011caulfield evangelical, caulfield presbyterian church, neerim road, bambra road, caulfield, methodist church, church, simmons gwen, foundation stones, collett hs, simmons des, hardie alex rev, chang phillip rev -
Kew Historical Society IncCeremonial object, Unknown, Commemorative Trowel in Presentation Box, 1971, 1982
... The trowel was to be used a second time in 1982 when Cr Wade and his wife laid the foundation stone of Hamer Court. The trowel was later donated to Kew Historical Society Inc by Gwlad Wade, the wife of Cr Ivan Wade, on 20 August 2000. .... / Mayor of / the City of Kew / at the laying of the / foundation stone / of the / Kew Civic Centre /20-8-1971." .... / Mayor of / the City of Kew / at the laying of the / foundation stone / of the / Kew Civic Centre /20-8-1971." ...WADE, Ivan Mayor 1969-70, 1970-71 Ivan Wade grew up in Bendigo and Brunswick, one of eight children. After his marriage, he moved with his wife and young family to Kew in 1951. In 1959, he took a year’s sabbatical in 1959 to build a new family home for his wife and four children at 222 Cotham Road, Kew. He worked professionally in the Meat Industry, successfully building a small chain of retail butcher shops, and a meat exporting business. He worked for improvements in the Trade through involvement in the Meat and Allied Trades Federation, of which he was the first State, and then Federal President. He was to be awarded an OBE for his services to the Meat Industry in 1979. Having been a long-time member of Melbourne Lions Club, he helped start Chadstone Lions’ Club as an inaugural tenant of the Chadstone Shopping Centre in 1979. He was also a tireless worker for charity, making his home available for functions raising funds for local groups. His passion for the community led him to stand for Kew Council as a representative of College Ward. As a councillor, he was elected mayor for two terms. During his term of office, new Kew Municipal Offices were constructed in Cotham Road. An active worker for the Kew Elder Citizens Association, he was involved in the establishment of an Opportunity Shop in Walpole Street to raise funds for the development of a new Centre in High Street. The Opportunity Shop was used to train locally unemployed youth skills such as furniture repair. (GW)Silver presentation trowel associated with the opening of significant civic projects in the former City of Kew.Commemorative, inscribed silver-plated presentation trowel given by the City of Kew to the Mayor, Cr Ivan Wade, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new Kew Civic Centre on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, now part of Trinity Grammar School. The silver trowel was presented in a black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel was to be used a second time in 1982 when Cr Wade and his wife laid the foundation stone of Hamer Court. The trowel was later donated to Kew Historical Society Inc by Gwlad Wade, the wife of Cr Ivan Wade, on 20 August 2000. Front: "Presented to Cr Wade J.P. / Mayor of / the City of Kew / at the laying of the / foundation stone / of the / Kew Civic Centre /20-8-1971." Reverse: This trowel was also used / by / Cr Ivan Wade OBE JP & Mrs Gwlad Wade / at the laying / of the foundation stone / of / "Hamer Court" / Hostel for the Aged / 22nd August 1982"cr ivan wade, hamer court, commemorative trowels, kew civic offices, city of kew 1860-1993 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item), Laying of Foundation Stone A.N.A. Hall Bacchus Marsh December 1904
... Laying of Foundation Stone A.N.A. Hall Bacchus Marsh December 1904...In December 1904 the foundation stone for an ANA hall in Main Street Bacchus Marsh was laid. ...Photograph of the laying of foundation stone A.N.A. Hall Bacchus Marsh December 1904...In December 1904 the foundation stone for an ANA hall in Main Street Bacchus Marsh was laid. ...A branch of the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) was founded in Bacchus Marsh in 1889. In December 1904 the foundation stone for an ANA hall in Main Street Bacchus Marsh was laid. The ceremony was attended by Mr James Purves one of the founders of the ANA in Victoria. A detailed report of the ceremony was reported in the Bacchus Marsh Express, 10 December, 1904, page 1.At the top of the photograph, 'A Memento', At the bottom right side, 'Presented by Wm Mahoney Sept 1936'australian natives association bacchus marsh, australian natives association hall bacchus marsh -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Herald Sun, 18 May 1937
... ...foundation stone...On 18 May 1937, Lord Huntingfield, Governor of Victoria (14 May 1934 – 4 April 1939) layed the foundation stone of the last of the missions built in Melbourne. ...A foundation stone, resting on a low brick wall is thought to be the granite foundation stone of the Port Melbourne Mission. ...A foundation stone, resting on a low brick wall is thought to be the granite foundation stone of the Port Melbourne Mission. ...On 18 May 1937, Lord Huntingfield, Governor of Victoria (14 May 1934 – 4 April 1939) layed the foundation stone of the last of the missions built in Melbourne. The Mission to Seamen, Port Melbourne opened in December 1937, superceded the original 19th C building and service point in Port.Demolished in the late 20th C by developers the building was of architectural significance and funded originally by Alfred Nicholas who gifted 18,000 pounds. An indicator of the importance of shipping and seafarer welfare as regarded by Industry and business during the interwar years of the 1930s. This photograph is a record of the founding of the building. The stone is now part of the bluestone wall on Beach Road, Port Melbourne. The Mission was given the name: George V Memorial Institute, and the concert hall was given the name Huntingfield Hall.A black and white photograph depicting the laying of a foundation stone. Photograph of two clergymen standing to one side of the Governor of Victoria (1934-1939), Lord Huntingfield, who is holding a trowel in his left hand. A foundation stone, resting on a low brick wall is thought to be the granite foundation stone of the Port Melbourne Mission. A small crowd of approximately 21 people are gathered behind the wall. Back of photograph stamped, "Herald Feature Service Melbourne".port melbourne, beach road, lord huntingfield, art deco, alfred nicholas, foundation stone, trowel, harry a. norris, george v memorial institute, port melbourne mission, 1937
