Showing 41 items matching "methodist church mitcham"
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Church, Mitcham, C.1967
... Methodist Church, Mitcham....methodist church...mitcham...Community Hall at Methodist Church, 339 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. c1967. Cross Ref: ND1837...methodist church mitcham. glasson bill Community Hall at Methodist Church, 339 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. c1967. ...Community Hall at Methodist Church, 339 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. c1967. Cross Ref: ND1837methodist church, mitcham., glasson, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Church, Mitcham, 26/02/1967 12:00:00 AM
... Methodist Church, Mitcham....methodist church...mitcham...Coloured photo of Methodist Church, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Original street number 115-117, now 339. ...methodist church mitcham. Coloured photo of Methodist Church, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. ...Coloured photo of Methodist Church, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Original street number 115-117, now 339. Service station presently occupies this site. Newer church hall on southern side - land previously occupied by church tennis court. Two medical practices located nearby - Dr. Liebert directly adjacent to left -taken up by Dr. Carter and Dr. Cochrane three houses to right- taken over by Drs. Threlkeld and Twiddy. Both practices now absorbed by 'progress'.methodist church, mitcham. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Church - Mitcham
... Methodist Church - Mitcham...methodist church...mitcham...Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Methodist Church which was erected in 1888, on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Richard Street, Mitcham... church mitcham Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Methodist Church which was erected in 1888, on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Richard Street, Mitcham Methodist Church - Mitcham Photograph Photograph ...In 1887, land on the south east corner of Whitehorse Road and Richards Street, Mitcham was purchased and in 1888 a weatherboard church was erected. This early church was used until 1921, when the building was moved to a site in Mitcham Road, just north of Whitehorse Road. The church was enlarged and re-opened in 1921Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Methodist Church which was erected in 1888, on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Richard Street, Mitchammethodist church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Organ in Methodist Church, Mitcham
... Organ in Methodist Church, Mitcham...methodist church...mitcham...The earliest Methodist Church was on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Richards Street, Mitcham. ...Photograph of an organ in the Mitcham Methodist Church some time before the church closed in 1967. ...Organ in Methodist Church, Mitcham Photograph Photograph ...The earliest Methodist Church was on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Richards Street, Mitcham. In 1912 the church was removed to a site in Mitcham Road, just north of Whitehorse Road. By 1967 most of their buildings had been moved to the Presbyterian site on the corner of Whitehorse and Doncaster East Roads, Mitcham. Later the two denominations became the Uniting ChurchPhotograph of an organ in the Mitcham Methodist Church some time before the church closed in 1967. David Parker was long time organist at the church.methodist church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Church Mitcham, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Methodist Church Mitcham...Church was transferred and enlarged on Mitcham Rd. site. 1932 Church was extended Westward. Kindergarten room was extended east to form Wesley Hall. 1953 Church connected to Wesley Hall. 1957 house next to Church purchased. 1958 Community Hall opened. Presbyterian site used by both denominations. 1967 old Methodist... site closes, Church building and Wesley hall transferred to Doncaster East and these photos show the Church being moved. Methodist Church Mitcham Churches Church being moved to Doncaster East. ...1888 First Wesleyan church erected on the East corner of Richards St and Whitehorse Rd. 1021 Church was transferred and enlarged on Mitcham Rd. site. 1932 Church was extended Westward. Kindergarten room was extended east to form Wesley Hall. 1953 Church connected to Wesley Hall. 1957 house next to Church purchased. 1958 Community Hall opened. Presbyterian site used by both denominations. 1967 old Methodist site closes, Church building and Wesley hall transferred to Doncaster East and these photos show the Church being moved.Church being moved to Doncaster East. Man on the roof lifting power linesmethodist church mitcham, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Methodist Church
... Mitcham Methodist Church...methodist church...mitcham...This is the oldest Mitcham Methodist Church and was initially situated on the corner of Richards Street and Whitehorse Road. ...Black and white photograph of the oldest Mitcham Methodist Church...It is now (2005) used as a hall. methodist church mitcham Black and white photograph of the oldest Mitcham Methodist Church Mitcham Methodist Church Photograph Photograph ...This is the oldest Mitcham Methodist Church and was initially situated on the corner of Richards Street and Whitehorse Road. It was then moved to a sight in Mitcham Road, Mitcham just North of Whitehorse Road. In the late 1960's it was moved to the Presbyterian site on the corner of East Doncaster and Whitehorse Roads, Mitcham. It is now (2005) used as a hall.Black and white photograph of the oldest Mitcham Methodist Churchmethodist church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Methodist Church
... Mitcham Methodist Church...methodist church mitcham...Mitcham Methodist Church. Now 339 Mitcham Road - Roads Service Station. ...methodist church mitcham glasson bill Mitcham Methodist Church. ...Mitcham Methodist Church. Now 339 Mitcham Road - Roads Service Station. Cross Ref: ND1837.methodist church mitcham, glasson, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Mitcham Methodist Church history, 26/02/1967
... Mitcham Methodist Church history...Methodist Church Mitcham...The history of the Mitcham Methodist Wesleyan Church prepared by the Trust Secretary, E.E.R. ...Methodist Church Mitcham Wells W (Rev) Benjamin J.J. ...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) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Talk given by A. M. Walker, 1938
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Walker on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Mitcham Methodist Church, 1938....Methodist Church Mitcham E E Walker Talk given by A. ...Talk given by A. M. Walker on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Mitcham Methodist Church, 1938.Talk given by A. M. Walker on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Mitcham Methodist Church, 1938.Talk given by A. M. Walker on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Mitcham Methodist Church, 1938.methodist church mitcham, e e walker -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Jubilee celebrations, 1937
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937]...Methodist Church Mitcham Jubilee Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937] Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937] Jubilee celebrations Pamphlet Pamphlet ...Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937]Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937]Mitcham Methodist Church 1887-1937 Jubilee celebrations program 7 and 11 November [1937]methodist church mitcham, jubilee -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Programme - Document, Mountview Church, Mitcham (Uniting), 1/05/1988
... Church...Mitcham...Methodist...Church, Mitcham. Also order of service held 1 May 1988. Includes history of bell from Mitcham Methodist Church rededicated at this service....Mountview Uniting Church Mitcham Methodist Church Mitcham Mitcham Primary School No. 2904 Programme of celebrations for the centenary of Mountview Uniting Church, Mitcham. ...Programme of celebrations for the centenary of Mountview Uniting Church, Mitcham. Also order of service held 1 May 1988. Includes history of bell from Mitcham Methodist Church rededicated at this service.mountview uniting church, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, mitcham primary school, no. 2904 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
... Mitcham Uniting Church...Methodist...History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church....Mitcham Uniting Church Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Mitcham Presbyterian Church History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church. ...History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.mitcham uniting church, methodist church, presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Class at Mountview Church, C.1968
... Primary Department at Methodist Church, Mitcham. c1968 Cross Ref: ND1837...uniting church mitcham glasson bill Primary Department at Methodist Church, Mitcham. c1968 Cross Ref: ND1837 Class at Mountview Church Photograph Photograph ...Primary Department at Methodist Church, Mitcham. c1968 Cross Ref: ND1837uniting church, mitcham, glasson, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Methodist churches in Nunawading, c1966
... Methodist Church...Mount Pleasant Methodist Church...Methodist Church Mitcham...Methodist Church Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Methodist Church Mitcham Nunawading Methodist Church East Burwood Methodist Church Blackburn Methodist Church Blackburn South Methodist Church Avenue Uniting Church Blackburn Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Orton Joseph Rev Kinsman Rev.? ...History of the Methodist Churches in Nunawading. Collection of typescript histories of various churches by M.A. Chatwyn with a summary by I. Field.methodist church, mount pleasant methodist church, methodist church mitcham, nunawading methodist church, east burwood methodist church, blackburn methodist church, blackburn south methodist church, avenue uniting church, blackburn, shire of blackburn and mitcham, orton joseph rev, kinsman, rev.?, aspinall, walker e, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, southall ivan, allingham, perkins h l rev, goldsworthy w l rev, vandermark e rev, secomb h v rev, wilkinson w h rev -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Church properties, n.d
... Mitcham Presbyterian Church...Methodist...Church properties; notes on Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Church buildings in Mitcham, 1888 - 1978, supplied by Bill Glasson [n.d.] ...Accompanies photos NP1808 - NP1823. Mitcham Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Mitcham Mitcham Uniting Church Mitcham Wesleyan Church Mountview Uniting Church Mitcham Church properties; notes on Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Church buildings in Mitcham, 1888 - 1978. ...Church properties; notes on Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Church buildings in Mitcham, 1888 - 1978.Church properties; notes on Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Church buildings in Mitcham, 1888 - 1978, supplied by Bill Glasson [n.d.] Accompanies photos NP1808 - NP1823.Church properties; notes on Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Church buildings in Mitcham, 1888 - 1978. mitcham presbyterian church, methodist church mitcham, mitcham uniting church, mitcham wesleyan church, mountview uniting church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, History in the making, 29/07/1970 12:00:00 AM
... mount pleasant methodist church...mitcham...schwerkolt johann august smith l.l dr slater family blackburn gerard tunstall nunawading ballyshanassy mount pleasant methodist church mitcham blackburn primary school no. 2923 blackburn road railway road potteries railways local history box hill railway station blackburn railway station mitcham railway station A brief history of Nunawading A brief history of Nunawading prepared by the Nunawading and District Historical Society to assist students requiring facts about the district's past. ...A brief history of NunawadingA brief history of Nunawading prepared by the Nunawading and District Historical Society to assist students requiring facts about the district's past. Published in 'Gazette Special Feature, 29 July 1970. Copy from Jessie Williams scrapbook.A brief history of Nunawadingschwerkolt, johann august, smith, l.l, dr, slater family, blackburn, gerard, tunstall, nunawading, ballyshanassy, mount pleasant methodist church, mitcham, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, blackburn road, railway road, potteries, railways, local history, box hill railway station, blackburn railway station, mitcham railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
... Church...Mitcham...Mountview Presbyterian Church...Mitcham...Methodist...Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. ...Mountview Uniting Church Mitcham Mountview Presbyterian Church Mitcham Methodist Church Mitcham Mitcham Presbyterian Church Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. ...Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977Historical notes on Mitcham Methodist, Mitcham Presbyterian and Mountview Uniting Church, by Eric Randles, B. Fabb and John Williams, with program 'Back to Mitcham' Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 5 June 1977mountview uniting church, mitcham, mountview presbyterian church, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, mitcham presbyterian church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Mitcham Methodist Sunday School, 1938
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Methodist Church Mitcham Anniversary Hymns for 50th anniversary, 1, 8 and 10 May 1938 Hymns for 50th anniversary, 1, 8 and 10 May 1938 Mitcham Methodist Sunday School Pamphlet Pamphlet ...Hymns for 50th anniversary, 1, 8 and 10 May 1938Hymns for 50th anniversary, 1, 8 and 10 May 1938Hymns for 50th anniversary, 1, 8 and 10 May 1938methodist church mitcham, anniversary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Pulpit notice, 1888
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Public tea meeting Monday May 7th, incl. tram timetable. Methodist Church Mitcham opening Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD]. ...Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD].Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD]. Public tea meeting Monday May 7th, incl. tram timetable.Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD]. methodist church mitcham, opening -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Mitcham Methodist Sunday School, 1938
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Methodist Church Mitcham 50th Anniversary Words of hymns sung at Mitcham Methodist Sunday School's 50th anniversary (1888-1938). ...Words of hymns sung at Mitcham Methodist Sunday School's 50th anniversary (1888-1938).Words of hymns sung at Mitcham Methodist Sunday School's 50th anniversary (1888-1938).Words of hymns sung at Mitcham Methodist Sunday School's 50th anniversary (1888-1938).methodist church mitcham, 50th anniversary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Myra Fort, c2000
... ...Methodist Church Mitcham...She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church....She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church....She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church. Ireland Myra Fort Myra Ireland family Gillies Street Mitcham Methodist Church Mitcham Barelli Family Mitcham Bowling Club Mountview Uniting Church Mitcham Fort Tom Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'. ...Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'. She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.ireland, myra, fort, myra, ireland family, gillies street, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, barelli family, mitcham bowling club, mountview uniting church, mitcham, fort, tom -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Obituary - Mr. E.E.Walker
... ...methodist church mitcham...building industry walker edgar edwardes australian tesselated tile co pty ltd blackburn & mitcham reporter methodist church mitcham donald stanley edgar A biography of E. ...A biography of E. E. WalkerA biography of E. E. Walker written in Blackburn & Mitcham reporter 1935 and an obituary from the same paper, December 1936.A biography of E. E. Walkerbuilding industry, walker, edgar edwardes, australian tesselated tile co pty ltd, blackburn & mitcham reporter, methodist church mitcham, donald, stanley, edgar -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, Gathered into one, 1988
... Methodist Church Mitcham...Book written by Jean Cornell giving glimpses of Mitcham and its Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches between 1888 - 1988, published by the Centenary Committee of Mountview Church, Mitcham Parish of the Uniting Church....The Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches amalgamated in 1977 to form the Uniting Church however there is still continuing Methodist and Presbyterian churches that decided not to unite. Methodist Church Mitcham ...Glimpses of Mitcham and its Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches 1888 - 1988Book written by Jean Cornell giving glimpses of Mitcham and its Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches between 1888 - 1988, published by the Centenary Committee of Mountview Church, Mitcham Parish of the Uniting Church.non-fictionGlimpses of Mitcham and its Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches 1888 - 1988methodist church mitcham, mitcham presbyterian church, mountview uniting church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Methodist Sunday School, 3/11/1931 12:00:00 AM
... methodist church mitcham...methodist church mitcham Mitcham Methodist Sunday School Picnic taken 3 November 1931,at what is now Whitefriars College, Donvale. ...Mitcham Methodist Sunday School Picnic taken 3 November 1931,at what is now Whitefriars College, Donvale. Methodist Sunday School picnic was an annual affair until the mid-1950's to either Seaford beach or the Yarra River at Warrandyte.methodist church mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, House next door to Garage, former Methodist Property - Victoria House, C.1988
... ...methodist church mitcham...mitcham road mitcham no. 333 methodist church mitcham Coloured photo of House between Garage and home of Dr Threlkeld, former Methodist property - Victoria House, now part of Office Complex at 333 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. ...Coloured photo of House between Garage and home of Dr Threlkeld, former Methodist property - Victoria House, now part of Office Complex at 333 Mitcham Road, Mitcham.mitcham road, mitcham, no. 333, methodist church mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Herald Sun, Freda May Fenwick Multi-skilled volunteer, 1/07/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Volunteer in Mitcham Methodist Church, Nunawading Methodist Church, the Nunawading Methodist Tennis Club and the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. ...fenwick freda may; nunawading methodist church nunawading methodist tennis club Volunteer in Mitcham Methodist Church, Nunawading Methodist Church Obituary of Freda May Fenwick. ...Volunteer in Mitcham Methodist Church, Nunawading Methodist ChurchObituary of Freda May Fenwick. Volunteer in Mitcham Methodist Church, Nunawading Methodist Church, the Nunawading Methodist Tennis Club and the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Cutting from Herald Sun. 15/7/1997. Photograph. Volunteer in Mitcham Methodist Church, Nunawading Methodist Churchfenwick, freda may;, nunawading methodist church, nunawading methodist tennis club -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Revd James Chenhall- Certificate of Appreciation for work done and help rendered. Dated 1908
... Words of appreciation are by officers of the following churches: Mitcham, Bayswater, Doncaster, Croydon, Basin, Montrose, Ringwood, Anderson's Creek Methodist....Words of appreciation are by officers of the following churches: Mitcham, Bayswater, Doncaster, Croydon, Basin, Montrose, Ringwood, Anderson's Creek Methodist. ...Black and white copy of certificateWords of appreciation are by officers of the following churches: Mitcham, Bayswater, Doncaster, Croydon, Basin, Montrose, Ringwood, Anderson's Creek Methodist. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper - Clipping, Death of Mitcham resident, E. E. (Edgar) Walker - December, 1936
... He took a keen interest in local affairs and was a trustee of the Mitcham Methodist Church and Memorial Hall. His funeral took place at Box Hill cemetery (December 1936)....He took a keen interest in local affairs and was a trustee of the Mitcham Methodist Church and Memorial Hall. His funeral took place at Box Hill cemetery (December 1936). ...Newspaper report of the death of Edgar Edwards Walker, aged 74, at his home in Mitcham, Victoria. (Newspaper name/date unknown).Mr Walker was governing director of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd., Mitcham ... a company he founded 49 years ago. He was a member of the Nunawading Shire Council for 25 years, and was several times president. He took a keen interest in local affairs and was a trustee of the Mitcham Methodist Church and Memorial Hall. His funeral took place at Box Hill cemetery (December 1936). -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph
... Rev Aubrey Alfred Quick AM, BA. 9 December 1923 - 13 October 2002. 1947 Nyah West - Piangil, Moe, North Melbourne, Huon, Alice Springs, Malvern, Castlemaine, Canterbury, East Ivanhoe, Mitcham, Kew, retired 1989. Rev AA Quick (Methodist and Uniting Churches) Photograph ...Rev AA Quick (Methodist and Uniting Churches)Rev Aubrey Alfred Quick AM, BA. 9 December 1923 - 13 October 2002. 1947 Nyah West - Piangil, Moe, North Melbourne, Huon, Alice Springs, Malvern, Castlemaine, Canterbury, East Ivanhoe, Mitcham, Kew, retired 1989. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaBw photo, Undated
... Methodist Church. A few years later, Perkins travelled to a World Student Christian Federation conference in Canada, on his way to study in Cambridge, and met an expatriate, Jill McCrory. They married in 1953. After Cambridge, Perkins returned to Australia and served as a minister in the Mitcham...Methodist Church. A few years later, Perkins travelled to a World Student Christian Federation conference in Canada, on his way to study in Cambridge, and met an expatriate, Jill McCrory. They married in 1953. After Cambridge, Perkins returned to Australia and served as a minister in the Mitcham ...Harvey Perkins was a Methodist minister and a peacemaker throughout his life of service and social activism. He knew the certainty that without justice there can be no peace, within, or between, communities and nations. He was greatly influenced by ''liberation theology'' and framed his life of thought, analysis and action on the teachings of the Bible. He was also a visionary in working closely with Asian churches on ecumenical and social justice issues in a way that anticipated by decades the closer relationships Australia now enjoys with Asia. He understood that any form of intervention altered the power relationship within a community and often challenged the dominant social interests in the post-colonial Asian countries. He knew any form of aid had to empower its recipients and be based on a partnership of equality. In the early 1960s, Perkins was an opponent of the war in Indochina and conscription in Australia and played an important role in activating congregations to protest against the war. His keen intelligence, knowledge of history and analytical skills demolished the false foundation on which the US and its allies entered the war and he organised medical and social work teams in South Vietnam and Laos to help refugees and displaced persons. In the 1970s Perkins played an important role in ''decolonising'' and devolving power in the Methodist Church missions in Aboriginal Australia and the Pacific Islands by analysing power structures and relationships through what he had learnt in Asia. Harvey Perkins and his twin sister, Jean, were born in Tasmania on January 29, 1919, children of Leslie Perkins and his wife, Doris (nee Cook). Leslie was a Methodist minister and Harvey and Jean's childhood was spent in parishes in urban and rural areas of Tasmania and Victoria. The family saw the grinding poverty and desperate human need wrought by the Depression as a ceaseless tide of people came knocking at the door of the local parsonage for help. In 1941, Perkins enlisted as an officer in the Australian Navy and served in the Pacific theatre until 1946. To his children, he explained his justification as being the real threat of invasion but it was a war that altered the direction of his life. On discharge he abandoned his completed studies at Melbourne University in law and commerce and studied for a degree in divinity. He was active in the World Student Christian Federation and in 1949, was ordained into the Methodist Church. A few years later, Perkins travelled to a World Student Christian Federation conference in Canada, on his way to study in Cambridge, and met an expatriate, Jill McCrory. They married in 1953. After Cambridge, Perkins returned to Australia and served as a minister in the Mitcham area of the growing Melbourne outer suburbs until 1956, when he was appointed General Secretary of the Australian Council of Churches and director of the Inter-Church Aid and Refugee World Service. From 1968 to 1971, Perkins worked with the East Asian Christian Conference and then took a position with the World Council of Churches in Geneva with its Commission on Churches Participation in Development. He returned to Australia in 1973 to a position with the Methodist Board of Missions and then returned to the Christian Conference of Asia in 1976 and relocated to Singapore for several years. Before retiring in 1984 he worked with the Uniting Church Board of Social Responsibility. In retirement Perkins continued to work in the Dee Why parish, enjoying preaching, leading study groups and working as a pastor in a local community. Along with his work, Perkins had a lifelong passion for AFL and his beloved team North Melbourne. Wherever he was in the world he could be found fiddling with a short-wave radio to listen to a game. In later years, Perkins developed Alzheimer's and his home became his haven until two weeks before his death. Harvey Perkins is survived by Jill, children Mary, Ro, David, Marguerite, Anna, Harvey and Kate and their partners, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jean died in 1981. (Obituary in the SMH by David Perkins) Head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Harvey PerkinsRev. Harvey Perkinsrev. harvey perkins; methodist minister; christian conference of asia; australian council of churches
