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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDVD, Tatura Methodist Church History 1959, 2009
... Tatura Methodist Church History 1959...methodist church...methodist church history... DVD Tatura Methodist Church History 1959 DVD ...Made in 2009 from old film. Contents: Leaving the old Methodist Church in Kerferd Street, Tatura, 1959; Construction and opening of new church in Thompson Street, 1959. Original film taken in 1959 by Mr Jack Lowry of Dhurringile transferred onto DVD to show at 50th anniversary of present Uniting Church building October 2009. This work arranged by Mrs Helen Newton of Murchision (nee Helen Lowry).DVD tatura methodist church, methodist church history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Mitcham Methodist Church history, 26/02/1967
... Mitcham Methodist Church history...The history of the Mitcham Methodist Wesleyan Church prepared by the Trust Secretary, E.E.R. ...Mitcham Methodist Church history Document Document ...The history of the Mitcham Methodist Wesleyan Church prepared by the Trust Secretary, E.E.R. Randles.methodist church mitcham, wells, w (rev), benjamin, j.j. (rev), lavender, j.c. (rev) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH', 1977
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH'...History...bendigo churches...Golden Square Methodist Church...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH' Written by Geo Doneau Esq. 1977 Edited by N.G. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO History bendigo churches Golden Square Methodist Church LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH' Written by Geo Doneau Esq. 1977 Edited by N.G. ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH' Written by Geo Doneau Esq. 1977 Edited by N.G. Woodman Chapters: The Building The ministers The Choir and organ The Sunday School Society class and local Preachers Prominet Laymenbendigo, history, bendigo churches, golden square methodist church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH, 1977
... HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...CHURCH...History...golden square methodist church....History of the Golden Square Methodist Church. A history of the establishment of the Methodist Church in Golden Square. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields CHURCH History golden square methodist church. Bendigo - History Religion Methodist Church. ...History of the Golden Square Methodist Church. A history of the establishment of the Methodist Church in Golden Square. Inscription inside front cover: B. Mamouney, 247 High St. Bendigo. At the beginning of Chapter 1, a number of important dates, names, and other points of interest have been underlined. 84 pages unnumbered.Geo Donenau Esq.church, history, golden square methodist church., bendigo - history, religion, methodist church. -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, The Spectator, Stawell Circuit History -Methodist Church Stawell
... Stawell Circuit History -Methodist Church Stawell...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians stawell Stawell Circuit History -Methodist Church Stawell Book The Spectator ...stawell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Wesley Girls Gymnasium, 1955
... Warrnambool Methodist Church...History...Methodist Church and in 1977 after a merger with some other Protestant Churches the church today is known as the Uniting Church with the Warrnambool Uniting Church now located in Koroit Street. This programme is of interest as an example of the type of recreational activity sponsored by churches in the 1950s in Warrnambool. Gymnastic Clubs continue to be a popular activity for youth. Wesley Girls’ Gymnasium Club Warrnambool Methodist Church History ...This is a programme, produced in-house for the Annual Display in 1955 of the Warrnambool Wesley Girls’ Gymnasium Club. It shows that the instructress was Mrs V. Last and the pianist, Mrs B. Utting. There were 29 items in the display with the performers in various age groups. Gymnasium Clubs for both boys and girls, organized by the Warrnambool Methodist Church, were well-established in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It is not known when these clubs ceased to operate but church youth clubs of various kinds continue to operate and gymnastic exercises of some sort would still be one of their activities. The first Wesleyan church service was held in Warrnambool in 1847 and the first chapel was opened in 1851. By the early 1900s the church was known as the Methodist Church and in 1977 after a merger with some other Protestant Churches the church today is known as the Uniting Church with the Warrnambool Uniting Church now located in Koroit Street. This programme is of interest as an example of the type of recreational activity sponsored by churches in the 1950s in Warrnambool. Gymnastic Clubs continue to be a popular activity for youth. This is a sheet of paper folded in two. It is buff-coloured (now faded) and has black typed material on the four pages. The paper is torn at the folds and is ragged at the edges. wesley girls’ gymnasium club, warrnambool methodist church, history of warrnambool -
Merbein District Historical SocietyDocument, Merbein Methodist Church Golden Jubilee Booklet, 1959
... Methodist Church... Methodist Church... Churches... Methodist Church Circuit Stewards (list)... Ministers of the Merbein Methodist Church (list)... Merbein Methodist Church History...Merbein District Historical Society 36 Box St Merbein the-murray Religion Golden Jubilee Booklet - Merbein Methodist Church Methodist Church Churches Methodist Church Circuit Stewards (list) Ministers of the Merbein Methodist Church (list) Merbein Methodist Church History Mr H.H. ...religion, golden jubilee booklet - merbein methodist church, methodist church, churches, methodist church circuit stewards (list), ministers of the merbein methodist church (list), merbein methodist church history, mr h.h. treadwell, methodist sunday school, methodist youth work, methodist ladies' catering committee, methodist adult group, methodist men's society, methodist trustees (list), methodist ladies guild, methodist mothers' and friends' club -
Mont De LanceyBook, Richard Watson, The Life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M, 1851
... ...methodist church history...Mrs John Harding Jnr's daughter religion biography methodist church history The life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. sometime fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford and founder of the Methodist Societies. ...The life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. sometime fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford and founder of the Methodist Societies.An old rare damaged brown heavily embossed patterned hardcover book, The Life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. by Richard Watson. The spine is missing. There are loose pages particularly at the front with pencil and ink inscriptions. A sewing pin is holding the black and white portrait of John Wesley to the endpaper. The spine edge inside has grey tape holding the endpapers together. There are dirty marks, severe tanning and foxing noted all through this 1851 edition. 485p. with a few pages at the back of further religious works by the publisher John Mason.non-fictionThe life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. sometime fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford and founder of the Methodist Societies.religion, biography, methodist church history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Booklet - A History of the Cheltenham Methodist Church, Charman Road 1854 - 1954, by Dr. K. A. Stephenson, 1954
... A History of the Cheltenham Methodist Church, Charman Road 1854 - 1954...Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches....City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches. ...Cheltenham Methodist Church, history of the Methodist Congregation in Cheltenham and the building of their churches.Cheltenham Methodist Church was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.A booklet with 24 pages containing text and picturesearly settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway, methodist church, religion -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Surrey Hills Uniting : a history of the Surrey Hills Uniting Church, Jul-16
... methodist church (surrey hills)...congregational churches - victoria- surrey hills...surrey hills (vic) - church history...This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in th 1880s....This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in the 1880s. 134p...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in th 1880s. wyclif congregational church (surrey hills vic) centenary methodist church (surrey hills) congregational churches - victoria- surrey hills surrey hills (vic) - church history (Mr) Graham Beanland This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in the 1880s. 134p Surrey Hills Uniting : a history of the Surrey Hills Uniting Church Book Graham H. ...This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in th 1880s.This volume provides a record of Wesleyan, Methodist, Congregational and Uniting Church history since these churches had their origins in Surrey Hills in the 1880s. 134pwyclif congregational church (surrey hills vic), centenary methodist church (surrey hills), congregational churches - victoria- surrey hills, surrey hills (vic) - church history, (mr) graham beanland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH BENDIGO, 8th April, 1953
... ...methodist church...Bendigo-History...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BUILDINGS Church methodist church Bendigo-History-Buildings-Churches The Argus Melbourne Black and white photograph, of the Methodist Church Forest Street, Bendigo, in Argus Wed April 8 1953. ...Black and white photograph, of the Methodist Church Forest Street, Bendigo, in Argus Wed April 8 1953.The Argus Melbournebuildings, church, methodist church, bendigo-history-buildings-churches -
Box Hill Historical SocietyBook, Benson, C. Irving (Rev.), A century of Victorian Methodism, 1935
... Methodist Church - Victoria - history...Box Hill Historical Society Box Hill Heritage Centre Suite 7 Town Hall Hub Box Hill melbourne Methodist Church - Victoria - history Methodists Methodism An historical survey of the life and work of the Methodist Church in the State of Victoria. ...An historical survey of the life and work of the Methodist Church in the State of Victoria. It includes notes on the circuits, a list of ministers - including their birth and death date and birthplace. index. p527.methodist church - victoria - history, methodists, methodism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - National Trust Collection: Long Gully Methodist Church and Sunday School, Wilson Street, 1970
... Long Gully Methodist Church, social history. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Long Gully Methodist Church, social history. ...Long Gully Methodist Church, social history. National Trust Collection: Long Gully Methodist Church and Sunday School, Wilson Street. First church 1865, present church 1887, and pipe organ 1882. Church classified by the National Trust 1974. Two B&W photographs of the Church, and Sunday School at the rear. Undated and unattributed photographer. 3226 a - c three photographs of the Church and Sunday School 3226 d - h correspondence exchange on the church, photographslong gully methodist church -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPamphlet - Uniting Church Archives, Orrong Road, 78-66, Elsternwick
... Orrong Road Methodist Church History from 14/11/1887 to 14/11/1978 compiled by Norma Ward. ...Orrong Road Methodist Church History from 14/11/1887 to 14/11/1978 compiled by Norma Ward. ...Documents relating to Centenary: An invitation to 100th Anniversary Celebration at Orrong Road Uniting Church Elsternwick, dated November 15, 1987. Orrong Road Methodist Church History from 14/11/1887 to 14/11/1978 compiled by Norma Ward. List of names included in File 1235B.orrong road uniting church, elsternwick, crabtree w., ward norma, adams l., lowsby l., coombe m. rev., johnson l. rev. -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - St Mary The Virgin, Kooyong Road, South Caulfield
... The article details the commencement of the Methodist churches circuit. Includes some history of the churches, early parishioners, the Trust Organ Fund, the removal from the Elsternwick to the new Caulfield circuit. ...The article details the commencement of the Methodist churches circuit. Includes some history of the churches, early parishioners, the Trust Organ Fund, the removal from the Elsternwick to the new Caulfield circuit. ...Brief history of the Kooyong Road Church; taken from A Coming Together by Gwenda Mann and Gordon Gray, (a short account of some of the highlights of the first Fifty years of the Kooyong Road Methodist Church, Caulfield, Victoria), date unknown and photocopied. The article details the commencement of the Methodist churches circuit. Includes some history of the churches, early parishioners, the Trust Organ Fund, the removal from the Elsternwick to the new Caulfield circuit. The silver Jubilee celebrations. Article by Iris Kenatick being a local preacher in the circuit, and list of Pastors and Ministers from 1917 – 1989.kooyong road church, ontario street, catterall j. m rev., caulfield south, caulfield methodist circuit, elsternwick, hawthorn road, bambra road, eddy j. h., mclelcan mr., bundeera road, clarence street, hunt w. h., foy and gibson, balaclava, north road, penny e. r., field a. b, sunday schools, eddy mrs., field mrs., hunt mrs., leach a. g, leach mrs, levens miss, levens mr., spargo mr, spargo mrs, taylor mrs, watson mrs., festivals and celebrations, clemens v. miss, sprunt miss, bishop miss, king miss (2), cox mr, choirs, church furniture, venus street, watson amy, dodds p., oliver f. mrs, campbell h., truscott a, truscott mrs., mcgregor f. mrs, jupiter street, organs, halls, hawthorn road church, tennis courts, foundation stones, kindergartens, cricket clubs, blake e. b rev, mcgregor f. r., price c, pearson a, mahaffy j. b, hollyock e, blake mrs, aveling mrs, cripps mrs, veitch mrs, sharp w, sprunt b, hillier h. r., hillier mrs, (cousins) dulcie, cousins rowley, st mary the virgin, watson(lund) amy, millar joan, kenafick iris, governors, huntingfield lord, festivals and celebrations, clergy, church services, church festivals -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Tools, Spoke Shavers x 2, Late 19th century/early 20th century
... Methodist Church and the Heatherlie Homes for retired people were built on this site. These tools are of considerable significance as they were used by Ernest Phillips, a prominent businessman in Warrnambool during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ernest Phillips History ...Spoke shaves were used by woodmakers to shape curved surfaces (originally wheel spokes). These two spoke shaves belonged to Ernest Phillips of Warrnambool who would have used them to shape the surfaces of chair and table legs etc. Ernest Brighton Phillips (1875-1924) was the son of Henry Phillips (a hay and corn dealer in Warrnambool) and his wife, Emma. He learned cabinet making at the Box Works in Warrnambool and in the late 19th century established a furniture-making and selling business at the corner of Liebig and Koroit Streets. By the early 20th century he had the largest furniture warehouse and factory in Victoria outside Melbourne and sold his products all over Australia. He and his family lived at ‘Heatherlie’ in Koroit Street and after his death this Phillips house was acquired by the Methodist Church and the Heatherlie Homes for retired people were built on this site.These tools are of considerable significance as they were used by Ernest Phillips, a prominent businessman in Warrnambool during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These are two spoke shaves - small planes, slightly curved, with wooden handles and a metal blade in the middle. The blade is attached to the handles via metal ends which go through holes in the wood. The blade area is strengthened with metal plates attached by metal screws. The metal parts are well-rusted and the handles are somewhat worn. ‘E. Phillips’ etched into wood on each spoke shave.ernest phillips, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Illuminated Address H. H. Smith esq
... Methodist Church as an office bearer and a Sunday School teacher. Smith was also Vice President in 1937 of the first Warrnambool & District Historical Society. This document is of particular interest as it is a good example of the type of illuminated address produced during the early years of the 20th century. It also shows clearly the respect and love that Warrnambool people had for Henry Smith, a great volunteer worker in the community. henry huntingdon smith world war one history ...This illuminated address was given to H.H.Smith, the Warrnambool Mayor, for his work with soldiers returning to Warrnambool and district during and after World War One. On the same occasion Smith was also given an armchair by the mothers, sisters and wives of Warrnambool returning soldiers. Henry Huntingdon Smith (1857-1941) started his own bakery business in 1885, firstly near the corner of Fairy and Koroit Streets and later building his own shop at the corner of Lava and Fairy Streets (Monaghans Pharmacy today). Smith was one of the most admired men in Warrnambool in the first half of the 20th century. He was a Warrnambool Councillor from 1918 to 1937 (Mayor for two terms) and served continuously on the Warrnambool Hospital Committee for 39 years. He visited patients at the Hospital twice a week. He took a particular interest in the welfare of returning soldiers and it was said that there was not a returned man or woman whom Smith did not greet on his return to the district. Smith also was a tireless worker for the Methodist Church as an office bearer and a Sunday School teacher. Smith was also Vice President in 1937 of the first Warrnambool & District Historical Society. This document is of particular interest as it is a good example of the type of illuminated address produced during the early years of the 20th century. It also shows clearly the respect and love that Warrnambool people had for Henry Smith, a great volunteer worker in the community. This is a piece of cream-coloured parchment paper with a margin ruled in black ink and handwriting in blue and black ink surrounded by red ornamental scrolls and flourishes. The paper has an address to H.H.Smith and is followed by 74 names and the date (1920). The paper is inserted into a piece of red leather cloth. This has folded edges and an ornamental gold pattern around the front edges and a gold border around the back edges. There are two holes at the top of the folder and these have metal surrounds. The backing folder is rounded at the top edges. ‘Warrnambool, 6th December 1919. To H.H. Smith Esq., Mayor of Warrnambool – We, the Mothers, Wives and Sisters of the Returned Soldiers of this City and District wish to express to you our deepest gratitude for your unswerving devotion to Our Boys interests during your long term as Secretary of the Welcome Home Committee’ (etc etc)henry huntingdon smith, world war one, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, A Service of Intercession, 1915
... This programme is of interest as the 1915 service would have been held in Methodist Churches throughout Victoria and Tasmania and this would have included the Warrnambool Methodist Church. World War One was a highly significant event in the history of Australia and Warrnambool, along with all other places in Australia, was affected deeply by the war with many young local people enlisting and many dying on active service. ...This is a programme for a Service of Intercession in Relation to the War. It was held by the Methodist Church (Victoria and Tasmania Conference) in October 1915. The Wesleyan Methodist Conference at Birmingham, England requested that Sunday October 31st 1915 be set aside as a Day of Thanksgiving and Intercession throughout Britain and all other countries in the British Empire. The service was held to seek Divine intercession and aid for those on active military service in World War One and for the families of these men and women. This programme is of interest as the 1915 service would have been held in Methodist Churches throughout Victoria and Tasmania and this would have included the Warrnambool Methodist Church. World War One was a highly significant event in the history of Australia and Warrnambool, along with all other places in Australia, was affected deeply by the war with many young local people enlisting and many dying on active service.These are two sheets of paper folded in two to make eight pages. The pages contain a programme for the Methodist Church service in October 1915. The printing is in blue on a whitish/bluish background. The front cover is edged with blue lines. There is a blue stamp of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society on the front cover. The programme has been stapled but the staples have been removed. methodist church, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - birthday books (two), Paisley: Alexander Gardner, England, 1 Golden Thoughts.2 Golden Text Book, late 19th century
... Ellen Beattie was a prominent figure in the early history of the Methodist Church in Warrnambool. Ethel and Nelly Beattie have recorded in these two little books the birthdates of their friends and relations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries so the books contain not only the names of many Beattie people but also the names of many other contemporary personalities - Carey, Westwood, Begley, Blamires, Stannard, Fraser, McDowell, Greening, Caffin etc....Ellen Beattie was a prominent figure in the early history of the Methodist Church in Warrnambool. Ethel and Nelly Beattie have recorded in these two little books the birthdates of their friends and relations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries so the books contain not only the names of many Beattie people but also the names of many other contemporary personalities - Carey, Westwood, Begley, Blamires, Stannard, Fraser, McDowell, Greening, Caffin etc. ...Two birthday books with entries of birthdates.1 Cream cover with black and green floral design and leather spine with gilt patterns. The pages have a gilt edging and the spine is partly detached. The pages contain printed material and handwritten entries .2 Black cover with yellow and green floral design. The spine is leather and has gold printing and lines. The pages have a gilt edging and contain printed material and handwritten entriesnon-fictionTwo birthday books with entries of birthdates 19th century warrnambool people, beattie family warrnambool, beattie and phillips funeral directors -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Bed pan, early 20th century
... Methodist Church, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member and president of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged committee). Dr Holmes enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This is an interesting medical item from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. warrnambool medical aids dr horace holmes history of warrnambool This is a white china bed pan in a circular shape with a smaller round spout attached. ...This antique bed pan, an object still in use in a more modern form in hospitals and other institutions, is from the collection of Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959). He was born and educated in Tasmania and completed a medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He commenced a medical practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’, at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and he was prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool (foundation President of the Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member and president of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged committee). Dr Holmes enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This is an interesting medical item from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. This is a white china bed pan in a circular shape with a smaller round spout attached. It has some staining. warrnambool, medical aids, dr horace holmes, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Camera and case, Early 20th Century
... Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed bowls, golf and fishing. This is an interesting item as it comes from the Horace Holmes collection and he was a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. dr horace iles holmes warrnambool history of warrnambool cameras photographic equipment H.I.H. .1 This is a camera with an inside concertina mechanism and an outer covering of brown leather and silver-coloured metal. ...This is a camera that belonged to Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959). Born and educated in Tasmania, Dr Holmes completed his medical degree at Melbourne University. He commenced a medical practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’, at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool (foundation President of Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, the Warrnanbool Hospital Committee member, long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed bowls, golf and fishing. This is an interesting item as it comes from the Horace Holmes collection and he was a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. .1 This is a camera with an inside concertina mechanism and an outer covering of brown leather and silver-coloured metal. The camera has a leather handle and is scuffed and rusted in parts. .2 The cover is made of brown cloth and has leather tabs on the sides and on the tab fastener. The fastener has a metal buckle. There is a leather strap for carrying the camera and cover over the shoulder. The initials of the owner have been printed in ink on the front of the cover which is worn in places and torn at the bottom corner. H.I.H.dr horace iles holmes, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, cameras, photographic equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Camera tripod and case, Early 20th century
... Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee). Dr Holmes also had many recreational interests, including fishing, bowls and golf. This item is of considerable interest as one coming from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. warrnambool dr horace holmes photographic accessories history of warrnambool ‘Normal Marque Deposee’ .1 This is a cylindrical-shaped brown leather case with white stitching along the sides and at the ends. ...This item belonged to Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959). He was born and educated in Tasmania and completed a medical degree at Melbourne University. He commenced a medical practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’ at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. Dr Holmes was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in Warrnambool community affairs (foundation President of the Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member, a long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee). Dr Holmes also had many recreational interests, including fishing, bowls and golf. This item is of considerable interest as one coming from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years..1 This is a cylindrical-shaped brown leather case with white stitching along the sides and at the ends. The top end has a leather lid attached to the body of the case with a metal pin. The leather attachment here is broken away. On the side of the case is a leather handle. The case is much scuffed. .2 This is a metal tripod with three legs and pointed ends for embedding into the ground area. The three legs sit on a rounded metal top with a screw for attachment to a camera. The metal top has white printing. The top part of the tripod is slightly rusted. ‘Normal Marque Deposee’warrnambool, dr horace holmes, photographic accessories, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Thermometer, bath and holder, Early 20th century
... Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee) Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, golf and bowls. This is an important medical item from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. dr horace holmes warrnambool hospital equipment thermometers history of warrnambool ‘Dr Forbes Specifications’ ‘Hot, Warm, Tepid, Temp, Cool, Cold Bath, Freezing’ This is a thermometer with a glass tube containing mercury with funnel endings. ...This item belonged to Dr Horace Holmes. It is a floating thermometer used to determine when bath water was suitable for use. The reference to Dr Forbes is to John Forbes, a Scottish physician who recommended therapeutic bathing at a time when taking a bath at home or in a hospital was not a common practice (19th century). Dr Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959) was born and educated in Tasmania and completed a medical degree at Melbourne University. He commenced a practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the Honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’, at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in community affairs (foundation president of Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the local Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, Warrnambool Hospital Committee member, long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee) Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, golf and bowls. This is an important medical item from the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for well over 50 years. This is a thermometer with a glass tube containing mercury with funnel endings. A piece of paper with gradations and printed matter is rolled up inside the tube. The thermometer is encased in an unpainted wooden container which has a handle and a hollow middle for taking the thermometer readings. ‘Dr Forbes Specifications’ ‘Hot, Warm, Tepid, Temp, Cool, Cold Bath, Freezing’ dr horace holmes, warrnambool, hospital equipment, thermometers, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Typewriter maintenance kit, Early 20th century
... Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This box of typewriter equipment is of interest as an item in the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. typewriters remington dr horace holmes warrnambool history of warrnambool office equipment On a brush: ‘Made in U.S.A. bristle’ On the glass bottle: ‘Specially refined typewriter oil, Chartres Pty Ltd 375 Collins St. ...This box contains maintenance equipment for a Remington typewriter. The Remington company was founded in U.S.A. and it produced the world’s first typewriter for commercial use in 1873. In 1886 the Remington family business was sold but the name was retained and typewriters with the Remington Rand brand name were sold from 1927 on. Typewriters have now been replaced by computers. This box of equipment belonged to Dr Horace Holmes who would have used a typewriter in his medical practice in Warrnambool in the first half of the 20th century and perhaps would also have used a typewriter in the activities of the many community groups with which he was associated. Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959) was born and educated in Tasmania and he completed a medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He commenced a practice in Warrnambool in 1906 and was the honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’ at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in community affairs (foundation President of Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the Warrnambool Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member, a long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This box of typewriter equipment is of interest as an item in the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. This is a rectangular-shaped black cardboard box with a detachable lid. The box contains eight items used for typewriter maintenance. They are a glass bottle containing typewriter oil, a round metal oil dispenser, a small metal hook, a small metal spanner, a metal wire brush, and three bristle brushes, one with a bone handle and one with a wooden handle enclosed in cellophane. The box is somewhat stained inside. On a brush: ‘Made in U.S.A. bristle’ On the glass bottle: ‘Specially refined typewriter oil, Chartres Pty Ltd 375 Collins St. Melbourne Australian Built Remington Typewriters Phone 9100 (8 lines)’ typewriters, remington, dr horace holmes, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, office equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Typewriter accessories, Early 20th century
... Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This box of typewriter equipment is of interest as an item in the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. remington typewriters office equipment dr horace holmes warrnambool warrnambool history typewriter accessories Remington This is a rectangular-shaped black cardboard box with the name ‘Remington’ on it. ...This box contains typewriter equipment for a Remington typewriter. The Remington company was founded in U.S.A. and it produced the first typewriter for commercial use in 1873. In 1886 the Remington family business was sold but the name was retained and typewriters with the Remington Rand brand name were sold from 1927 on. Typewriters have now been replaced by computers. This box of equipment belonged to Dr Horace Holmes who would have used a typewriter in his medical practice in Warrnambool in the first half of the 20th century and perhaps would also have used a typewriter in the activities of the many community groups with which he was associated. Horace Iles Holmes (1877-1959) was born and educated in Tasmania and completed a medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He commenced a practice at Warrnambool in 1906 and was the honorary Medical Officer at the Warrnambool Hospital and Warrnambool’s Health Officer. His practice was at ‘Ierne’, at the corner of Spence and Kepler Streets. He was an early member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and was prominent in community affairs (foundation President of the Warrnambool Rotary Club, a member of the Warrnambool Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Warrnambool Hospital Committee member, a long-term Trustee of the Warrnambool Methodist Church and President of the Lyndoch Hostel for the Aged Committee. Dr Holmes also had agricultural interests and enjoyed fishing, bowls and golf. This box of typewriter equipment is of interest as an item in the collection of Horace Iles Holmes, a doctor who was prominently associated with the professional and community life of Warrnambool for over 50 years. This is a rectangular-shaped black cardboard box with the name ‘Remington’ on it. It is heavily stained inside. The box contains nine objects, most identified as relevant to typewriter maintenance and cleaning:- a paint brush with a wooden handle and bristles – perhaps used for dusting the typewriter keys, two glass bottles which once contained typewriter oil but which are now empty, a red and black typewriter ribbon in a metal container, another metal container with a plunge mechanism for ejecting oil, a metal stick with a sharp end, possibly for cleaning the typewriter keys and three other unidentified small metal objects.Remingtonremington, typewriters, office equipment, dr horace holmes, warrnambool, warrnambool history, typewriter accessories -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, Tilbury & Lewis, P.C.S.A Table tennis, 1946
... Methodist Church, the Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army. This cup is of interest as an example of a Warrnambool sports trophy given over 70 years ago. Western District Sport Warrnambool Table Tennis Warrnambool Congregational Church History of Warrnambool ‘E.P.N.S. ...This cup, made in Melbourne, is a 1946 award for a table tennis competition in the Warrnambool district. The P.C.S.A. may stand for Presbyterian & Congregational Sports Association, with the trophy being won by the Congregational Church team. The donor’s initials, W.Y.M.C., may stand for Warrnambool Young Men’s Club. The Warrnambool Congregational Church was founded in 1862 with a church opened in Liebig Street in 1864. This church was sold and a new one opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1979, after the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church, the Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army.This cup is of interest as an example of a Warrnambool sports trophy given over 70 years ago.This is a small silver cup mounted on a brown Bakelite base. The cup has two handles and an inscription on one side of the cup. The silver is a little tarnished.‘E.P.N.S. A1’ ‘Tilbury & Lewis Pty Ltd Lewbury’ ‘P.C.S.A. Table Tennis Congregational Team Premiers & Champions 1946 Donated by W.Y.M.C.’ western district sport, warrnambool table tennis, warrnambool congregational church, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklets, Collett, Bain and Gaspar, Printers, 1 Heatherlie Homes Building Appeal 1979 .2 Heatherlie Warrnambool, 1979, 1981
... history and Heatherlie was one of these. Heatherlie is a site in Koroit Street Warrnambool occupied by flats for the elderly. The name comes from the name of the original property owned by the Warrnambool furniture maker and seller, E.B. Phillips. Heatherlie Homes is a project established in 1979 under the auspices of the Methodist Church...history and Heatherlie was one of these. Heatherlie is a site in Koroit Street Warrnambool occupied by flats for the elderly. The name comes from the name of the original property owned by the Warrnambool furniture maker and seller, E.B. Phillips. Heatherlie Homes is a project established in 1979 under the auspices of the Methodist Church ...These booklets come from the estate of Brue Morris, editor of the Warrnambool Standard from 1946 to 1968. He was an important historian in Warrnambool, writing many historical articles for the Standard newspaper during his editorship and after his retirement. He kept files and other material on many topics related to Warrnambool’s history and Heatherlie was one of these. Heatherlie is a site in Koroit Street Warrnambool occupied by flats for the elderly. The name comes from the name of the original property owned by the Warrnambool furniture maker and seller, E.B. Phillips. Heatherlie Homes is a project established in 1979 under the auspices of the Methodist Church in Warrnambool and today the project is operated by a Uniting Church committee. These two booklets are of historical interest detailing the establishment of Heatherlie Homes in Warrnambool and the history of the property and its buildings in 1981. The booklets are useful to researchers..1 This is a booklet of 8 pages with black print on a buff-coloured background. The cover has a sketch of the proposed Heatherlie project. The booklet has plans, sepia-coloured photographs and information for donors. There are two loose flyers re the appeal. .2 This is a booklet of 22 pages. It has an orange cover with reproductions of the building opening plaque and a Uniting Church statement. The booklet contains historical facts about Heatherlie and the Uniting Church and reports on Heatherlie’s progress. It also has several black and white photographs. heatherlie homes, warrnambool, bruce morris, warrnambool standard editor, warrnambool uniting church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, ICISA Aggregate Winner, 1937
... Methodist Church to become the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sports competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. Congregational Church, Warrnambool Inter-Church Sports, Warrnambool Warrnambool History ...This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of the Inter-Church Indoor Sports Association competitions in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of this competition was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer who had his head office and major factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the aggregate winners of the competition and was won by the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) A Congregational Church was opened in Warrnambool in Liebig Street in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This church in Henna Street was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to become the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sports competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro-plate nickel silver cup with a thin stem and a silver base resting on a Bakelite stand. The cup has two side handles. ‘I.C.I.S.A. Aggregate Winners Won by C.M.I. 1936-7’congregational church, warrnambool, inter-church sports, warrnambool, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, ICISA CMI Rope Quoits 1937, 1937
... Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This cup is of interest as it is a 1930s trophy awarded by the now-defunct Inter Church Indoor Sports Association of Warrnambool. Congregational Church Warrnambool Inter Church Indoor Sports Association Warrnambool history ...This trophy is one of several from the 1930s awarded as part of the Warrnambool inter-church indoor sports competitions. One of the sponsors of this competition was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and main factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded for rope quoits. The game of quoits consists of competitors throwing four or five rings or hoops on to a raised spike some metres away. The hoops are generally made of plaited rope and the game is said to have been started or popularized by sailors on board ship. The trophy was won by the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.). A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and was transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This church was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This cup is of interest as it is a 1930s trophy awarded by the now-defunct Inter Church Indoor Sports Association of Warrnambool. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two ornate side handles and a stem in a bulbous shape attached to a silver base. The cup is mounted on a Bakelite stand.‘Inter Church Indoor Sports Association Cup Won by C.M.I. Rope Quoit Champions 1934’congregational church warrnambool, inter church indoor sports association warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, ICISA Deck Quoits 1935, 1935
... Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. Congregational Church, Warrnambool Inter-church sporting competitions, Warrnambool history ...This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of the inter-church indoor sports competitions held in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of these competitions was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. The head office and major factory of the Fletcher Jones business were in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute for deck quoits. The game of quoits consists of competitors throwing four or five rings or hoops on to a raised spike some metres away. The hoops are generally made of plaited rope and the game is said to have been started or popularized by sailors on board ship. In deck quoits the raised spike is usually replaced by concentric circles drawn on the playing surface. This game became very popular on ocean liner cruises from the 1930s on. The Congregational Men’s Institute was a leading men’s activity group in Warrnambool in the 1930s. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s.This is an electro-plated nickel silver cup with two side handles, a thin stem and a silver base. The cup is mounted on a Bakelite stand. ‘I.C.I.S.A. Deck Quoits Championship Won by C.M.I. 1935’congregational church, warrnambool, inter-church sporting competitions, warrnambool, history of warrnambool
