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Glen Eira Historical Society
Historical Caulfield to 1972, photo album by Jenny O’Donnell, Glen Huntly Rd
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Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Glen Huntly Road, Circa 1972
... Holy Cross Catholic Church... catholic church o h jorgensen Holy Cross Catholic Church caulfield ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates This Area is marked by the imposing brick and freestone gothic Revival church of the Holy Cross, built in 1937 to the design of O.H. Jorgensen. Church of the Holy Cross and Presbytery are contributory buildings to HO66.Page 65 of Photograph Album with one exterior photograph (landscape) of a brick church with a three storey tower.Hand written: Glenhuntly Rd [top left] / HOLY CROSS RC CHURCH / Dec 1972 [written underneath the photo] / 65 [bottom left] trevor hart, 1930's, gothic revival, brick, bell tower, spire, facade, catholic church, o h jorgensen, holy cross catholic church, caulfield, glenhuntly road, caulfield south, presbytery -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - CAULFIELD CITY CHOIR
... Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Caulfield South... Caulfield South Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Caulfield South St ...This file contains five items: 1/A program of the ‘Second Folk Song Festival’ presented by Caulfield City Choir conducted by David Plummer. Date unknown. 2/Three musical score sheets transcribed by Michael Finnissy for the Caulfield City Choir, dated 1983. 3/A black and white program for the Caulfield City Choir’s Christmas Celebrations at St. John’s Uniting Church on 06/12/1986, conducted by Douglas Heywood. 4/Two black and white programs of presentations given by the Caulfield City Choir and the Camberwell Chorale with the Camerata Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Heywood, at the Camberwell Centre. The first is of the Verdi Requiem on 03/05/1987; the second is ‘The Creation’ by Joseph Haydn on 14/05/1988. 5/A black and white program of the Caulfield City Choir Inc.’s presentation of Victorian Lollipops, conducted by Douglas Heywood at St. Stephen’s Uniting Church Hall on 13/09/1987.emms betty miss, kooyong road, caulfield, caulfield city choir, plummer david, law bernard, butler eric, finnissy michael, murrumbeena, harries rita, st. john’s uniting church, glenhuntly road, glen huntly road, elsternwick, hopetown gardens, heywood douglas, shewan joan, st. margaret’s anglican church caulfield, baptist church murrumbeena, church of christ carnegie, st. james’ lutheran church moorabbin, st. andrew’s presbyterian church caulfield south, holy cross roman catholic church caulfield south, st. john’s uniting church elsternwick, baker tim, sneddon j.f. mrs., snowdon avenue, caulfield city council, caulfield philharmonic society, sneddon marjorie, snedden marjorie, north road, ormond, barnard j., cook d., copley m., duncan d., field b., ford r., fraser g., granger t., greenhaugh h., howells c., jefferies c., kuca m., lockett j., mcalpine c., mcconchie c., mealy m., moorees j., nicholas n., nixon v., polites s., pope m., port m., provelsen m., provelson m., rose r., simmons h., terkuile k., alcock j., bannister j., barnett m., beeson b., cinaglia c., glasson m., griffon b., holmes w., sneddon m., weickhardt j., henderson v., ingram h., ketels m., nutt a., polites c., warden n., dobbin l., mccaffrey p., newbold r., prebble r, shewan j., st. stephen’s uniting church hall, balaclava road, hawthorn road, kooyong road, dobbin leo, heywood thomas, ford dellys, the scotsglen players, caulfield city hall, glen eira road, new city hall, st. stephen’s uniting church, glasson m. mrs, new caulfield city hall, nicholas n. miss, quaife merlyn, ashton-smith david, lukey desmond, reither charles, caulfield town hall, hirst susan, anderson peter, town halls, orchestras, music, people associated with culture, singers, choirs, official buildings, uniting church, festivals and celebrations, musical events and activities, cultural events and activities, musicians, conductors (music), operas, religious festivals, christmas, official buildings, clubs and associations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - St Peter's Catholic Church, Bentleigh East
The Growing Harvest Is A Book That Continues The History Of St Peter's Parish, Bentleigh East During 1974 – 1983, Written By Bernie O’Brien. It Includes The Opening Of The New Church, The Foundations Of The Parish, Parish Developments, St Peter's School Church Community Related Aids & Groups Including All Previous Parish Priests.st peter's catholic church, guiney john, bentleigh east, bentleigh parish, heriot maurice fr, centre road, st paul's, o’brian bernie, bignell road, parish of st peter's, mannix daniel dr, connie street, the living harvest, whitehouse ray fr, new church, kennedy james joseph, cooper julie, stanhope wayne fr, bennett maureen, o’connor gerald fr, kathleen sr, chambers greg fr, murphy brendan, bourke colin fr, o’sullivan tim fr, maloney des fr, crawford fr, mckenna fred fr, bowd mr & mrs, livingstone stan, reed john, smith patricia sr, doolan fr, de marzi led fr, nolan m fr, handley dennis fr, boyer peter, hogan chris, reynolds mark fr, reynolds greg fr, dillon kevin fr, hayes brendan rev., shannon sue sr., family planning, emergency home help, moorabbin hospital, lay ministers, school bus, bingo, catholic family welfare bureau, liturgy, scout hall, bottle drive, moongala drop-in centre, the lighthouse, sacrificial offering, mayor of moorabbin, ecumenical civil service, rite of christian initiation for adults, big brother little brother, st peter's school, ash wednesday bushfires, lightning premiership, safety house program, salesian society, cappuchin fathers, jesuits, diocesan seminary, order of our lady of the sacret heart, sisters of our lady of the sacret heart, kennedy margaret sr., laidler terry fr, noreen sr., cochrane james, leach martin fr, reynolds greg, kooy van fr, lazzaro maria sr., coakley fr, maloney desmond fr, crawford malcolm fr, browne joseph fr, lilley con, corpus christi, cabrini sisters, mission cross, the rite of dedication, statue of st peter, the tree of life, the relic of st olivier, plunkett, holy name society, st vincent de paul, the children of mary, the legion of mary, parish finance committee, the anchor club -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Holy Cross Church, Glen Huntly Road, 705, Caulfield South
Four items about the history and important events for this Church and its school: 1/"Holy Cross Parish Caulfield South Church and Primary School History" by Carole McNally, 2003, 162 pages, ISBN 1 875894 37 3 2/Commemorative pamphlet of Holy Cross Memorial Church South Caulfield, 30/11/1973 3/Booklet of Order of Service for the Holy Cross Consecration and Dedication Mass, 30/11/1973 4/Holy Cross Memorial Church Golden Jubilee Pontifical Concelebrated Mass, Sunday, 19/12/1976 – original and photocopy of same photo of church on cover. (Prior to street renumbering in the 1960s, address was 451 Glen Huntly Road.)holy cross church, ellington street, glen huntly road, catholic church, watt thomas, religion, o’brien john aloysius fr., caulfield south, stained glass, fitzgerald gerald fr., holy cross primary school -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Holy Cross Church, Glen Huntly Road, 705, Caulfield South
Two Holy Cross Musical Society Programs. Undated. Patience or Bunthorne’s Bride and The Mikado Article from Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader 09/08/2011 Parish to Share Load Colour photo with article.holy cross church, freese christina, caulfield south, glen huntly road, rosenberger virginia, catholic church, programs, mckenny ross fr., holy cross advisory committee, southwick david mp lane colin -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Holy Cross Church, Glen Huntly Road, 705, Caulfield South
... Games Camden Theatre Catholic Church Holy Cross Primary School ...Days At Holy Cross (1929 – 1937) by Bryan J. Kelleher. His recollections of school and years growing up in South Caulfield and involvement with Holy Cross Parishkelleher james, henty hospital, bricker’s woodyard, brown blanche, old caulfield south market, quinn mallde miss, lockhart street, local history, games, camden theatre, catholic church, holy cross primary school -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceremonial object - Ciborium and Lid, Before 1855
Ciborium is the ancient Greek word for the cup-shaped seed vessel of the Egyptian water lily "nelumbium speciosum" and came to describe a drinking cup made from that seed casing. These vessels were particularly common in ancient Egypt and the Greek East. The word "'ciborium'" was also used in classical Latin to describe such cups. In medieval Latin, and in English, "Ciborium" more commonly refers to a covered container used in Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and related churches to store the consecrated hosts of the sacrament of Holy Communion. It resembles the shape of a chalice but its bowl is more round than conical and takes its name from its cover, surmounted by a cross or other sacred design. This ciborium is part of a Communion Set that was recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg in 1975 after 120 years in the sea. Five years later during the cleaning of the ciborium, a diamond ring was found secreted in the underside of the ciborium's lid. This ring has since come to be called the Schomberg Diamond and is also on display as part of the Flagstaff Hill Museums Schomberg collection. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill (Peter Ronald, former Director of Flagstaff Hill, Colin Goodall and Gary Hayden), found an ornate communion set at the Schomberg wreck site. The set comprised a jug, the ciborium, a chalice and a plate. The ciborium remained untouched for a number of years before restoration began and the marine growth was removed. In 1980 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery at Flagstaff Hill. The collection also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets as well as photographs from the Schomberg. ABOUT THE SCHOMBERG (October 6 to December 27, 1855)- When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Baine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her for their fleet of passenger liners. The Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the clippers designed the three-masted wooden clipper ship to be fast. The timber used for the diagonal planking was British oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury emigrant vessel was designed for superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first-class passengers. The master for Schomberg’s maiden voyage was Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes. He drunkenly predicted at her launch that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons of cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The poor winds slowed Schomberg’s sail across the equator. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted the coastal steamer SS Queen at dawn and sent a signal. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers safely disembarked.This ciborium is significant as an example of an item in common use in the mid-19th century that is still in use today. It is also important for it relationship with the famous Schomberg Diamond that was discovered by accident, hidden inside it. The ciborium is particularly significant in that along with other items from the wreck helped in part to have the legislation changed to protect shipwrecks, with far tighter controls being employed to oversee the salvaging of wreck sites around our coast. This salvaged item forms part of the Schomberg collection at Flagstaff Hill maritime museum. The collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is also significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered Schomberg shipwreck (VHR S 612). The collection is of additional significance because of the relationship between the objects salvaged, as together they help us to interpret the story of the Schomberg. The collection as a whole is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria's maritime history and its potential to interpret social and historical themes from society at the time of the wreck.Silver engraved Ciborium or chalice with lid, part of the five-piece Communion Set. The chalice is a round cup with a long stem and a floral-shaped base with embossed decoration. It has a matching round lid that comes to a rounded apex on top. Engravings on chalice feature flowers and a Fleur-de-lis pattern.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, schomberg, 1855, clipper ship, james baines & co, black ball line, luxury ship, emigrant ship, captain forbes, bully forbes, ss queen, peterborough shipwreck, communion set, religious service, communion service, ceremonial service, mass, ciborium, chalice, schomberg diamond -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - ROTARY CLUB OF CAULFIELD
... Catholic Church Clergy Holy Cross Parish Murrumbeena Koornang ...This file contains three newspaper articles pertaining to the Rotary Club of Caulfield: 1/A Clipping from Community News (titled ‘Caulfield hosts world Rotarians’, author unspecified, circa 1992) about a visit to Caulfield by representatives from Ogaki (Caulfield’s sister city in Japan) during the 84th Rotary International Convention. Contains a black-and-white photograph of Mr. Kawai (President of the Ogaki International Exchange Program), Cr. Nicholas Gold (Deputy Mayor of Caulfield), David Nettlebeck (Caulfield-Rosstown Rotarian) and Mr. Okuda Director of the Ogaki International Exchange Association). 2/A Clipping (titled ‘Father Gerry leads a different flock’, by Garry Fabian, source unspecified, circa 1993) about Catholic priest Father Gerry Fitzgerald taking over as president of the Rotary Club of Caulfield, in which he states his hopes for the future of the Club. Contains a black-and-white photograph of Fitzgerald. 3/A Clipping (titled ‘A new era for Rotary’, author unspecified, source unspecified, undated) about Ms. Lynette Hannan becoming the first female member of the Rotary Club of Caulfield, describing her education and career. Contains a black-and-white photograph of Hannan.rotary club of caulfield, clubs and associations, charitable organisations, kawai mr., ogaki international exchange program, tanaka mr., hirano mr., matsui mr., horie mr., biggs david, glenhuntly road, hannan lynette ms., gardenvale park, glenhuntly shopping centre, east caulfield, gold nicholas cr., nettlebeck david, okuda mr., caulfield committee, ogaki international exchange association, 84th rotary international convention, city of caulfield, biggs ed, caulfield racecourse, fabian garry, fitzgerald gerry, catholic church, clergy, holy cross parish, murrumbeena, koornang, duncan mckinnon, outer circle railway parkland, koori mosaic -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1930, 1930
The 1930 Back to Bacchus Marsh celebrations were held on 23 to 28 October 1930. The committee were Cr L.M. Gugdale (president), A.W. Bond (General secretary), W. Grant Morton, J.G. Wells, Dr E. McDonald, Charles Dickie, G.H. Anderson, F.M. Crisp, W.R. Vigor. Bacchus Marsh State School No. 28 was established in 1851 as a National School in a rented building on the right-hand side of Bacchus Marsh-Melbourne Road, just beyond Woolpack Inn. Several willow trees mark the site. H.G. Ball was the first Head Teacher of the school, and the enrolmen towas 34. In 1854 Governor Charles Hotham visited the school. In 1855 two new schools, East and West, were recommended. School No. 28 closed in 1862 and the sitre was sold. The present school site was purchased in 1865 for 67 pounds. The cost of the building was 782 pounds. (Visions and Realisations, Vol 3., 1973) A clock purchased by public subscription was placed in the front of the building to the memory of scholars who served during World War One. (Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1930)Brown covered book of 44 pages. Contents include Bacchus Marsh and its soldiers, Red Cross, Lerderderg Gorge, Werribee Gorge, Lerderderg Park, Coimadai, Darely Firebrick Co., Myrniong, Underbank, Balliang, Rowsley, Parwan, schoosl, churches, Shire Council, Federal Milk Pty Ltd, Bacchus Marsh Milk, Old Maddingley Bridge Images include: * Bacchus Marsh looking east, 1930 * Bacchus Marsh Looking West, 1872 * Bacchus Marsh Looking West, 1930 * Aerial View of Bacchus Marsh Township looking east * Aerial View of Bacchus Marsh Township looking south * Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society & Pastoral Society, 1893 (named), * Original Bacchus Marsh State School No 28 * Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh * Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church * St Bernard's Catholic Church * Bacchus Marsh Methodist Church * St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Bacchus Marsh * View of Maddingley Park, showing Original Courthouse, 1890 * Werribee Gorge * Underbank Stud Farm * Ballarat State School Number 28. Signed 'C. Hodgson'bacchus marsh, maddingley, maddingley park, underbank, lerderderg park, coimadai, darely firebrick co., myrniong, balliang, rowsley, parwan, schoosl, churches, shire council, federal milk pty ltd, bacchus marsh milk, old maddingley bridge, police, police paddock, maddingley gates, crisp, mccormack, cain, harkness, howe, bence, mcdonald, mcfarlane, cosgrave, flagg, burnip, scott, lodge, cameron, vallance, bacchus marsh state school, bacchus marsh state school no 28., geology, r.w. thompson, lederderg gorge, weribee gorge, comadai, darley firebrick company -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Digital, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, St Mary's Kinglake, 2012, 15/12/2012
The images depict the newly completed fourth Catholic Church at Kinglake. The previous three churches having been destroyed by 'Black Saturday' bushfire. The painting is oil on canvas. The historical continuity is expressed by the continuity of the skyline and the disconnectedness of the colours. it is not a literal depiction of each church, but a recognizable and symbolic image conveying resilience of faith of the local community. The first church was burnt down in a bushfire, the second burnt down by vandals, and the three burnt down in the 2009 bushfires known as 'Black Saturday'.The white cross and black fence at the lower left commemorated the remarkable fact that these remained intact after the 2009 bushfires. The red-orange can be the colour of the kinglake soil or the fires. The return of new life is indicated by the green growth on the burnt gumtrees. The presence of the Holy Trinity is shown above the entrance to the church. The return of new life is indicated by the green growth on the burnt gumtrees. The presence of the Holy Trinity is shown above the entrance to the church. The Holy Sprit is symbolized by the sulphur crested cockatoo, an Australian bird instead of the white dove. The symbol for the father is above the church in the triangle which has God's Holy Name (I AM) as given to Moses from the Burning Bush, written in Hebrew. Christ is represented by the cross above the entrance. The previous church was destroyed in the 2009 bushfires. The area is surrounded by 22,000 hectares of Kinglake National Park, the largest National Park close to Melbourne. The park was established in 1928 to protect native flora and fauna. Kinglake takes its name from Alexander Kinglake who travelled through the area in 1870. Photographs showing the newly built St Mary's Catholic Church at Kinglake. .1) Interior of Church .2) Painting of the Four Churches of Kinglake by Judy Racz .3-5) Views from the Church windows to the adjoining landscape .6) St Mary's Church groundskinglake, bushfire, black saturday, church, catholic, racz, st mary's catholic church kinglake -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, 2015, 14/06/2015
"The fine structure of St. Peter's, with its prettily-decorated interior, which holds crowded congregations at Holy Mass on Sundays, is alone an eloquent testimony of the piety and devotion which permeates the whole parish. Attached to the church is a circulating library, and Catholic papers and other literature are distributed at the church door. Branches of the H.A.C.B. Society and Catholic Federation are doing much good work. (Melbourne Advocate, 17 January 1914) "OPENING AND CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PETER’S, DAYLESFORD Cross on St. Peter'sNotwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the opening of the new Catholic Church of St. Peter’s, yesterday (Sunday), attracted a crowded congregation. Although the rain, which has poured almost incessantly for some days past, had left our roads and streets in the condition for which Daylesford is celebrated in winter weather, and although he storm and rain seemed to increase as the hour announced for the ceremonies approached, the church was filled by a large congregation, comprising all sects and denominations of Christians in and around the district. The beautiful edifice, erected mainly through the zeal, liberality and energy of the respected pastor, presented a most imposing appearance, and reflects infinite credit upon the Rev. Mr. Slattery, and the flock committed to his charge. The church was commenced in November 1863 and has been in the hands of the workmen up to the present time, work being uninterruptedly carried on. On commencing the foundations, it was necessary to excavate until solid clay was reached, which in consequence of the deep rich chocolate soil on the site of the building, had to be carried down to an average depth of 6 feet 6 inches. The foundations were laid with massive stones in courses of 12-inch, and four feet thick, reducing to 3 feet below the floor line. The style of the building is decorated Gothic, and consists of a nave, 80 feet by 30 feet in the clear, and a chancel 18 feet high; from floor line to apex of roof, 47 feet, which is elegantly constructed, consisting of six spans or frames with puncheons resting on carved corbels, low down between the windows. The north side consists of a handsome entrance, near the north-west angle, approached by nine steps of cut stone, and four bays of windows on nave, and a small door on side of chancel, intended as an entry from the sacristy. The south side presents a very handsome view to Victoria street, a beautiful porch entrance giving access to the building on the south-east end of nave; and on the south-west angle a handsome octagonal spire, terminating in an iron cross, with gilt floriations; the height of top of cross, from floor line, is 88 feet. A stone stairs gives access to the organ gallery and the belfry. The whole of the windows are of a handsome geometrical design, and carved in stone, with mullions and tracery, and glazed with amber-tinted glass, the chancel window being 15 feet high, and 8 feet wide. The chancel arch is unusually large, 27 feet St. Peter's interiorhigh and 18 feet wide, and handsomely moulded, and presents a fine appearance from the body of the church. The roof is stained a rich oak, with heavy cornice, and all the walls are smoothly plastered, and colored peach color, giving the amber-tinted glass a beautiful soft cathedral appearance to the interior. The altar is of a very chaste design, the panels being moulded with Gothic heads, and finished in white and gold; the altar rail was not completed, but is intended to be of polished cedar, with carved pillars. The interior fittings will be proceeded with immediately, and to complete the design, an organ gallery, with sittings for about 100 persons besides the choir, will be constructed on the west end. It is intended also to place pillar gaslights on each side of the main entrance, for lighting during vespers in winter. The style of architecture has been strictly carried out, and in the best and most substantial manner. The building has been erected under the superintendence of the architect Mr. John Townsend Brophy, a member of the congregation, and who has discharged his duty with great ability and care. The hour of half-past eleven has scarcely passed when from the sacristy entered His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gould, Bishop of Melbourne, preceded by the Very Rev. Dean Hayes (Sandhurst), the Rev. P. J. Slattery, and a number of boys dressed in white surplices. The Right Reverend Prelate proceeded to the foot of the altar, the Very Rev. the Dean on his right, and the Rev. P. J. Slattery on the left. The prayers usual upon the occasion were read by the Bishop. A procession was then formed, and went around the church in the following order. Several youths bearing wax candles first, next the Very Rev. the Dean, then the Bishop and his train bearers, and following were the Rev. Mr. Slattery and acolytes. Having returned to the altar in the same order, the Deacon (Dean Hayes) and Sub-Deacon (Rev. P. J. Slattery) proceeded to robe his Lordship, who had taken his seat at the epistle side of the altar, for the solemn High Mass, at appropriate times wearing his mitre and bearing his crozier. The mass, which was chanted by the Bishop with touching simplicity and earnestness, was then commenced. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Meunsch, organist, was full and most effective. Mrs. Testar, of Melbourne, having generously offered her valuable services, took the leading soprano solos, and it is scarcely necessary to add, rendered them with exquisite taste and feeling – her beautiful voice being heard with great effect throughout the entire building. The choir consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen who volunteered to aid in the ceremonies upon this most interesting occasion. Ladies: Mrs. Tresar, soprano; Mrs. J.J. McCormick, alto; Miss Julia Conry, soprano; Mrs. Vincent, soprano; Mrs. Aitken, soprano. Gentlemen: H. Guthiel, tenor; Master John Murphy, tenor; James Knox, bass; J. M. Murphy, bass; Mr. Staunton, baritone; Mr. Sourby, alto; Mr. Short, bass. The chant, “Let us adore,” during the procession, was given by Mrs. Vincent with considerable power. The selection of the “Imperial Mass” (Haydn’s No. 3) was felicitous, and the highly artistic and finished manner in which the different parts were sustained, demonstrated that great and persevering care must have been bestowed on the preparation for “the opening day.” The “Kyrie” was given with the full strength and power of the choir. The swelling of the voices in complete harmony, and the pealing of the organ in the midst of incense and prayer, produced a most marked effect upon the congregation. In the “Gloria,” the solos of Mrs. Testar were really beautiful and Mrs. McCormick rendered the alto solos with considerable merit. Mr. Knox sang the part commencing with the words “Qui tolles” with much taste and power. The “Credo” than which we believe there is not a more magnificent piece of sacred music extant, was most successful in its rendering, nor do we ever remember to have heard anything more touching than the manner in which the line “Vetam Venturi in Seculi,” was given by Mrs. Testar. The offertory hymn “Come unto Me all ye that labor,” was given by Mrs. Testar with the most thrilling effect. The “Sanctus” having been sung, in which Mr. Sourby ably rendered an alto solo, the “Agnus Dei” was commenced with a solo by Mrs. McCormick and was given with great taste and feeling, Mrs. Testar, at the conclusion of the “Agnus,” taking up the soprano part. Mass being concluded, the Very Reverend Dean Hayes ascended the altar and proceeded to preach the opening sermon, taking as his text Second Paralipomenon [Chronicles II], 7th chapter and 16th verse – “For I have chosen and have sanctified this place that My hand may be there for ever, and My eyes and My heart may remain there perpetually.” St Peter's manseAt the close of the sermon a collection was made by the very reverend preacher, assisted by John Egan, Esq., Corinella, on behalf of the church, and about fifty pounds were contributed. When it is remembered that 500 tickets had been issues at 10s each, and the inclemency of the weather taken into consideration, the collection may be regarded as a large one. Benediction was sung by the Rev. P. J. Slattery, assisted by Dean Hayes, the choir singing the “O! Salutaris Hostia” and “Laudate.” Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was sung at the termination of the ceremonies. The vestments issued at Benediction, as well as at the Mass, were of the most gorgeous and beautiful character. When the Benediction was over, the Rev. P. J. Slattery, standing at the front of the altar said– “I wish to say one or two words before the congregation leave. I feel most deeply indebted to all of you who have attended here today for the honor and glory of God, not withstanding the difficulties you had to encounter from this most inclement season. I am truly delighted at such a manifestation of feeling, and will not easily forget it.” The rev. gentleman having disrobed, thanked the members of the choir for their kindness in assisting at the ceremonies, and more especially Mrs. Testar, who had braved all the storm and rain to be present at, and give the advantage of her great musical abilities on, the “opening day.” (Daylesford Mercury, 15 May 1865.)A number of photographs of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, taken at the 150th anniversary celebration. st peter's catholic church daylesford, decoration, altar decoration, anniversary, daylesford, religion, painting, interior, slattery, gough, d'alton, mcmahon