Alexandra 1908; Hawthorn 1909; Wodonga 1911; Wynyard 1912; Scottsdale 1915; Launceston 1919; Young People's Mission 1923; Brunswick 1927; Hobart 1931; Essendon 1935; Malvern South 1939; Managing Secretary 1942; Supernumerary Canterbury 1955.B & W printed image of Rev. David Lewis"Rev. David Lewis - President of the Conference 1941"lewis, david, president of conference 1941

Rev. James Henry Cain (1866 - 1940). Born Douglas, Isle of Man. Ordained 1885. Appointed to the Central Methodist Mission 1908. Superintendent of the Central Methodist Mission 1928 - 1933. President of Conference 1928 - 29. Directed the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon services for 25 years. Became supernumerary in 1933. Died 30 March 1940.B & W waist length studio portrait of Rev. James Henry Cain O.B.E., mounted on grey card."Rev J.H. Cain President of Conference 1928 - 29"rev. james henry cain, methodist, minister, central methodist mission, president of conference, pleasant sunday afternoon

D: 1968. 1909 Alexandra; 1911 Mornington & Dromana; 1913 Greta; 1914 Leongatha; 1915 Narrogin, W.A.; 1916 Chaplain A.I.F.; 1918 Bridgetown, W.A.; 1920 Claremont W.A.; 1925 West Perth W.A.; 1929 Fremantle C.M., W.A.; 1937 Canterbury; 1942 Ivanhoe; 1943 Geelong, Yarra St; 1945 Hawthorn, Auburn; 1950 Essendon; 1954 Superintendent Hawthorn.Head & shoulders portrait of Nye, wearing clerical collar and suit and military service ribbon."Rev. Eric H.O. Nye President of the Conference 1946"nye, eric, methodist church

B. 1811 England; D. 1872 Sydney. President of the Australasian Conference in 1861.B & W printed head and shoulders printed etching of the Rev. Stephen Rabone. "Revd Stephen Rabone, President of Australasian Conference 1861"rabone, stephen, wesleyan methodist, president of conference

See 52-1Oval, black and white portrait photo of Rev. A. E. Albiston, M.A., dressed in clerical garb, printed on page from a publication.Rev. A. E. Albiston, M.A., President of the Conference, 1919albiston, arthur edward, victorian and tasmanian conference, 1919, president

Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Black and white print on buff paper. Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick."REV W.A.QUICK EX-PRESIDENT WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA"methodist, wesleyan, rev w a quick, wesleyan conference, president of the wesleyan conference

Rev. John Allen Manton (1807 - 1864) was born in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. He was appointed missionary to Australia in 1830. In 1833 he was appointed first chaplain at Port Arthur penal settlement. President of Horton College, first Secretary of the Australasian Wesleyan Conference, President of Conference in 1857. In 1860 took charge of Parramatta Circuit, President of Collegiate Institution Newington. Died 9 September 1864.Waist length B & W printed etching of the Rev. John Allen Manton."Revd. John Allen Manton. President of the Australasian Conference and Governor of Horton College, Tasmania. Engraved by J. Cochran."john allen manton, wesleyan, minister, missionary, horton college, president of conference, parramatta, collegiate institution newington, port arthur

William Abraham Quick (1820 - 1915). Born in the U.K. Methodist minister at Liskeard Cornwall, Tiverton Devon. In 1843 went to Sierra Leone. Upon returning to the UK was stationed at Bridport, South Shields, Glasgow. Arrived in Australia in 1856. Stationed in N.S.W. then at St. Kilda, Ballarat East, Richmond. President of the Australasian Conference 1866. President of Horton College at Ross, Tasmania. Founder and President of the Council of Queen's College, University of Melbourne. Died at Brighton 12 November 1915.B & W printed etching of the Rev. William Abrahm Quick in three quarter profile."Revd Willam A. Quick President of the Australasian Conference 1866"william abraham quick, wesleyan, methodist, minister, horton college, queen's college, liskeard, tiverton, sierra leone, bridgport, south shields, glasgow, st. kilda, ballarat east, richmond, brighton, president of conference

Rev William Butters (1810 - 1887). Born Hibbaldstone, Lincolnshire on 24 January 1810. Entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1833 and sent as a missionary to Van Dieman's Land. Worked with convicts at Port Arthur, then served at Hobart, Ross and Launceston. In 1850 he was appointed to Melbourne. His health failed during the unprecedented difficulties initiated by the discovery of gold in 1851. Appointed to Adelaide 1855 - 1862. returned to Victoria in 1862, but his health broke down completely and he returned to England in 1863 and became a supernumerary. A founder of the Wesleyan Mission Carlton. President of the Australasian Conference in 1858. William Butters lived for 24 years in the London (Brixton) circuit before dying suddenly on 10 October 1887.B & W waist length printed etching of Rev. William Butters"Revd William Butters President of the Australasian Conference"william butters, wesleyan, methodist, minister, chaplain, port arthur, van dieman's land, wesleyan mission carlton, president of conference

Born in Tasmania. Died 1948. President of Conference 1926.Head and shoulders portrait of the Rev Harold Overend B.A., mounted on card.President of Conference 1926

Rev. Daniel James Draper (1810 - 1866). Born Wickham, Hampshire 28 August 1810. In 1830 joined the Methodist Society at Fareham and became a local preacher. Nominated in March 1834 as a candidate for the Wesleyan Methodist ministry. Appointed preacher on probation to the Charteris circuit. Married Sarah Webb in September 1835, ordained 7 October 1835, sailed for Australia on 13 October 1835. Served at Parramatta, where his wife died on 16 February 1838. Married Elizabeth Shelley (1808 - 1866) daughter of William Shelley, formerly a missionary in Tonga and Tahiti in July 1939. Served in N.S.W., Victoria and South Australia. Elected President of the 1859 Conference. Granted leave in 1865 to return to England as the Australian representative to the British Conference. He was returning to Australia on the SS London in January 1866 when he and his wife, along with 244 others, perished when their ship sank during a fierce storm in the Bay of Biscay.B & W waist length printed etching of the Rev. Daniel J. Draper"Revd. Daniel J. Draper. President of the Australasian Conference 1859."daniel james draper, sarah webb, elizabeth shelley, ss london, bay of biscay, methodist, wesleyan, minister, president of conference, shipwreck

The new Dimboola Methodist Church was opened on May 20th 1939 by the President of Conference the Rev. R. L. McDonald.Sepia group photograph of 2 children and women of the Dimboola Methodist Guild with the minister, the Rev. W.T. Lapthorne at the opening of the new Dimboola Methodist Church in 1939.Dimboola Methodist Guild. Opening of new church 1939.dimboola methodist, ladies' guild, minister, w.t. lapthorne, r.l. mcdonald, president of conference

B. 1841 in England, ordained 1863, President NSW conference 1893, d. 1909 Gore Hill NSW.B & W head and shoulders printed etching of the Rev. James E. Moulton. "Revd. J. E. Moulton (Tonga)"moulton, james e., rev., methodist minister, president of conference

Ordained 1865. B: 1841 South Australia; D: 1911 Rookwood NSW. President S.A. Conference 1885 (but spelled as Newnham in the Ministerial Index).B & W head and shoulders etching of the Rev. Charles T. Newman.Rev. C.T. Newman, Adelaide. Published by request of the South Australian Book Company. Engraved by R. Rapkin from a photograph by Hammer & Co.newman, charles t., methodist minister, president of conference

Reverend W Frank Hambly served at Cygnet, Home Missions Victoria, Yarram, Malvern South, Warrnambool, Pirie Street Adelaide and Lincoln College. He was also President of Conference in 1955.B & W matte head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Frank Hambly, mounted on buff card.rev. frank hambly, minister, methodist, president of conference, home missions

Reverend George Alfred Judkins was born in 1871 and died at Springvale in 1958. He commenced his ministry in 1897. He was stationed at Mt Lyell 1897, Melbourne Richmond 1899, Yarram Yarram 1891, Bendigo 1904, Echuca 1908, Horsham 1911, Ballarat Barkly Street 1914, Malvern 1918, Canterbury 1922, Social Service Department Director 1925-1938, Box Hill 1939. He was Secretary-General of Conference in 1936 and President 1937. He was chaplain at Epworth Hospital from 1940 to 1949.B&W head and shoulders photograph.

The opening services of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church South Malvern were held on 5th February 1905. The church had seating for 400 people and was built at a cost of 1200 pounds. The President of Conference the Rev. W.H. Fitchett D.D. preached at the opening services.Sepia photograph showing the laying of the foundation stone of the Glendearg Grove Methodist Church in 1904. Top hatted gentlemen stand in front of a crowd, with flags flying.Laying the foundation stone 1904 Glendearg Grove Malvern.glendearg grove malvern, methodist, rev. w.h. fitchett, president of conference

Reverend Peter K. Davis was ordained in 1954. He served at Nimbin, Milton and in Fiji. He was President of Conference between 1969 and 1971, served at Gladesville, Newtown, Overseas Mission (CFWM), Wesley Central Mission and Leichhardt-Petersham Parish Mission. He retired in 1992.B&W head and shoulders photograph of Rev. Peter Davis."Peter Davis Jan 80"davis, peter k., methodist, wesley central mission, president of conference.

Reverend Alexander McCallum DD was born in 1866 and served at Shepparton, Melbourne Brunswick, Oakleigh, Ararat, Geelong Yarra Street, Geelong West, Melbourne Brunswick, New Town, Warrnambool, Wangaratta, Melbourne Central Mission. He was Secretary-General 1917-1920 and President-General 1920-1923, Secretary of Conference 1910 and President of Conference 1911. He died in 1933B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Alexander McCallum, mounted on grey card.rev alexander mccallum, methodist, minister, president of conference

Reverend Harry G Mackay 1914-1988 was born in Sheffield and served as probationer to Malvern South and Burnie. He was ordained in 1945 and served as Military Chaplain in Aice Springs, then serving at Toorak, Mildura, North Balwyn, and Forest Street Bendigo. He joined the Victorian Home Mission Department as Director and became Director of the Federal Methodist Inland Mission. Reverend Mackay was President of Conference in 1970. Rev. Harry G. Mackay, head and shoulders portrait BW.Rev HG Mackayrev. harry mackay; methodist/uniting church minister; director of federal methodist inland mission; president of conference

Reverend Harry G Mackay 1914-1988 was born in Sheffield and served as probationer to Malvern South and Burnie. He was ordained in 1945 and served as Military Chaplain in Aice Springs, then serving at Toorak, Mildura, North Balwyn, and Forest Street Bendigo. He joined the Victorian Home Mission Department as Director and became Director of the Federal Methodist Inland Mission. Reverend Mackay was President of Conference in 1970. Rev. Harry G. Mackay, head and shoulders portrait, (his) left side view.HG Mackayrev. harry mackay; methodist/uniting church minister; director of federal methodist inland mission; president of conference

Reverend Harry G Mackay 1914-1988 was born in Sheffield and served as probationer to Malvern South and Burnie. He was ordained in 1945 and served as Military Chaplain in Alice Springs, then serving at Toorak, Mildura, North Balwyn, and Forest Street Bendigo. He joined the Victorian Home Mission Department as Director and became Director of the Federal Methodist Inland Mission. Reverend Mackay was President of Conference in 1970. Rev. Harry G. Mackay, head and shoulders portrait. Coat and tie, seated.Rev. H.G. Mackayreverend harry g mackay 1914-1988, probationer malvern south, burnie, ordained 1945, military chaplain in aice springs, toorak, mildura, north balwyn, forest street bendigo, director victorian methodist home mission department, director of the federal methodist inland mission, president of conference 1970.

B. 1811 England; D. 1872 Sydney. President of the Australasian Conference in 1861.B & W carte de visite, full length studio portrait of the Rev. Stephen Rabone. rabone, stephen, wesleyan methodist, president of conference

Born 1913. Ordained 1940. Died 2005. 1938 Essendon; 1940 Toorak; 1941 Chaplain RAAF; 1946 Malvern South, Epping St.; 1950 Benalla; 1955 Horsham; 1958 Managing Treasure, Supernumery Fund; 1955-62 Editor/Business Manager with roles in various cities. Joined UCA 1977. President, Wesley College Council.Black and white print of a studio photograph of Rev. E Keith Ditterlich. He is wearing his clerical clothing and facing slightly away from the camera and looking to his left."THE REV. E. KEITH DITTERICH, B.A., B.D., Dip ED. President of the Conference, 1969."rev e keith ditterich methodist minister, president of methodist conference 1969, president wesley college council

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. B & W photograph of Rev. Alec Pederick and Mrs Pederick at the Home Missionaries Retreat Aldersgate.alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. B & W photograph of Rev. Alec Pederick and an unidentified woman. alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference

Rev. William P. Wells (1826 - 1895) Born Marton, Lincolnshire 1826. Probationer of the English Methodist Conference 1850. Appointed to a mission circuit in Newfoundland. Returned to England in 1852. Sent to Melbourne in 1854. President of the South Australian Conference and later President of the Victorian Conference. President of Prince Alfred College, South Australia. Started the Methodist Building and Loans Fund. Codified Methodist laws and regulations. Served as minister in Castlemaine, Melbourne West, Melbourne East, Geelong, St. Kilda, Sandhurst, Hawthorn. Died 21 December 1895.Sepia toned head and shoulders oval inset studio portrait of the Rev. William P Wells.rev. william p. wells, president of conference, prince alfred college, methodist, minister, building and loans fund

Born in South Australia. Entered the ministry in 1869. Served at Daylesford, St. Arnaud, Wandiligong, Eldorado, Sale, Bairnsdale, Melbourne Brunswick St., Dunolly, Ballarat Lydiard St., Sandhurst, Toorak, Nth. Melbourne, Hawthorn, Geelong, Carlton. He was President of the Victoria and Tasmania Conference in 1897, President of the Wesleyan Conference in 1897, President of the General Conference in 1907. Awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity by Queen's University, Toronto. Fellow of the Linnaean Society. Died at Kew in 1913.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait in postcard format of Rev.Dr William Williams (1848 - 1913).william williams, doctor of divinity, president of conference, linnaean society, methodist, wesleyan, minister

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. Rev Andrew J. Pearce (1912 - 1986) Entered the Salvation Army Training College in 1934. Joined the United Aborigines Mission and served 2 years in Oolea and 10 years in Finnis Spring. Returned to Victoria in 1950 and was appointed by the Methodist Church as a Home Missionary at Lancefield. Accepted as a candidate for the ministry in 1952 and appointed Probationary Minister to Colac (Elliminyt). Ordained in 1958 and served 7 years as Secretary of the Home Missions Department (1957 - 1864), 6 years as Chaplain of the Royal Melbourne and Royal Children's Hospitals (1964 - 1970) and 7 years in the Footscray Yarraville Circuit (1970 - 1977. Retired in 1977. B & W photograph of the Revs. Alec W. Pederick (seated) and Andrew J. Pearce (standing) in the office of Otira Home Missionary Training College.alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference, andrew pearce, salvation army, united aborigines mission, methodist, minister, home missionary, secretary home missions department, chaplain royal melbourne hospital, royal children's hospital

Rev Alec Pederick (1902 - 1972). Trained at Queen's College. Commenced his ministry at Zeehan, Tasmania in 1927. In 1929 he went to Rabaul P.N.G. and to Piniqidu in 1931. Returning to Australia in 1933 was appointed to Beaufort Circuit and then to the Methodist Home Missions Department. Served as a Chaplain in the A.I.F 1942 - 1944. After discharge from the army Rev. Pederick resumed working with Home Missions, becoming General Superintendent and residing at “Otira”, the Home Mission Training College in Kew, at which he was also principal. President of Conference in 1955. Died 19 August 1972. Rev Andrew J. Pearce (1912 - 1986) Entered the Salvation Army Training College in 1934. Joined the United Aborigines Mission and served 2 years in Oolea and 10 years in Finnis Spring. Returned to Victoria in 1950 and was appointed by the Methodist Church as a Home Missionary at Lancefield. Accepted as a candidate for the ministry in 1952 and appointed Probationary Minister to Colac (Elliminyt). Ordained in 1958 and served 7 years as Secretary of the Home Missions Department (1957 - 1864), 6 years as Chaplain of the Royal Melbourne and Royal Children's Hospitals (1964 - 1970) and 7 years in the Footscray Yarraville Circuit (1970 - 1977. Retired in 1977. B & W photograph of the Revs. Alec W. Pederick (seated) and Andrew J. Pearce (standing) in the office of Otira Home Missionary Training College.alec pederick, methodist, minister, home missions, overseas missions, chaplain a.i.f., otira, president of conference, andrew pearce, salvation army, united aborigines mission, methodist, minister, home missionary, secretary home missions department, chaplain royal melbourne hospital, royal children's hospital