Stations of the Cross by Clifton Pugh is a contempooray art piece in four sections making up 11 stations of the cross. It was commissioned by the Catholic parish in Eltham (Our Lady Help of Christians) in 1961 Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p81 Art is an important means of nurturing faith at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Henry Street, Eltham. The Stations of the Cross by Clifton Pugh and The Crucifix with the Ascending Jesus by sculptor Charles Rocco are two of the fine works that enhance the parishioners’ worship. These two inspiring works of art were added in 2001 – long after Roman Catholics began worshipping in Eltham around 1864. This beautiful worship centre was built following hardship and change – for parishioners have endured their church being destroyed by fire and have built four churches since they first worshipped together. Before 1864, according to local legend, a visiting priest administered sacraments in the parlour of former convict-turned-respected citizen Thomas Sweeney at Sweeneys Lane, Eltham.1 The first church was blessed in September, 1865, by the Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Goold. It stood on an acre (0.4ha) of land in Little Eltham as that area was known then, near the present Fordhams and Main Roads and was part of the Heidelberg Church Parish. In 1912 the church was relocated to a new building on the present primary school site at 1 Henry Street. This was closer to the town centre, which had moved from Little Eltham after the railway line was extended to Eltham in 1902.2 In 1958 the church split from the Sacred Heart parish, Diamond Creek, to become a parish in its own right, with Father Tom Curran as inaugural priest. Not long after in 1961, a fire destroyed the church and huge working bees under the prominent Catholic builders, the Sibbel brothers, rebuilt and extended it, using the original altar from the first church. It was then that builder and parishioner Herman Sibbel asked his friend, artist Clifton Pugh, to paint the Stations of the Cross for the church. But the priest, Father Curran, neither approved of Pugh’s bohemian reputation nor liked the paintings, so they were hung in the corridor of Our Lady’s Primary School instead. The parishioners almost sold the paintings in 1989 to pay for major school renovations. However the paintings remained there for about 40 years, until 2001, when the church was extensively renovated by Father Barry Caldwell. Another change awaited the church, as it outgrew its building, later to be used as the school hall. So, in 1976, the present church was built across the road. Three beautiful stained-glass windows depicting the Passion, Death, Resurrection and the presence of Christ’s Spirit, link these with the church’s experiences. The first depicts a bushfire in Eltham, referring to their church damaged by fire. Another represents the Resurrection of Christ with new growth on a blackened stump and the Holy Spirit is represented by the Southern Cross. A window depicting Our Lady Help of Christians by parishioner Bill Peperkamp, was donated by parishioners to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Father Desmond G Jenkins’ ordination to the priesthood on July 27, 1977. This, with the statue of Mary, creates a Marian shrine. In the 14 Stations of the Cross painted on four masonite panels Pugh captures the pathos of the suffering Christ and his disciples.3 The figures are stylised, except intriguingly, that of Pontias Pilate, who looks like Clifton Pugh. Charles Rocco’s sculpture is an extraordinary Jesus figure being raised from the Cross. The delicate stainless steel mesh of the figure creates a sense of the power of God over death. The organ, built in 1868 by George Fincham and Sons, was first installed in the All Saints’ Anglican Church, East St Kilda, then in the St Andrews Church, Clifton Hill. It was rebuilt into a modern instrument with a donation from parishioner Jim Murray, in memory of his wife Gwendolene Mary.4 Church members created their own work of art in front of the entrance, by painting designs and messages on 700 tiles. This work indicates the strong church family and faith expressed in art, that awaits the worshipper inside.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, art, clifton pugh, stations of the cross, our lady help of christans, installation

Copy of notice regarding a Working Bee on Sunday September 22nd, 1968."Wake Up, Dad! There's work to be done" Instructions for the working bee, including bring a wheel barrow Written by D Haig (Chairman, Grounds Committee) Also, notice of admission forms for students staring in 1969 Written by Head Master, R. J. Smith

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of a blackboard in the PMHPS workroom at the former St Joseph's Primary School with cataloguing information.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of a blackboard in the PMHPS workroom at the former St Joseph's Primary School with cataloguing information.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of a blackboard in the PMHPS workroom at the former St Joseph's Primary School with cataloguing information. "VCCCM Survey 19 June" dates this photograph after January 1995 when the Society commissioned the survey.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. These photographs were taken in 1994 and 1995. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of the PMHPS workroom at the former St Joseph's Primary School with cataloguing information on the blackboards. "VCCCM Survey 19 June" at the top of the right hand board dates this photograph after January 1995 when the Society commissioned the survey.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. These photographs were taken in 1994 and 1995. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of the floorplan of the PMHPS rooms at St Joseph's Primary School.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of mushrooms the PMHPS workroom at the former St Joseph's Primary School shortly after the Society took over the space.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

In April 1994 Jim POWER obtained, from St Joseph's Catholic Church, the use of three abandoned classrooms at the former St Josephs Primary School for work rooms and storage for PMHPS. In August that year Museums Australia conducted a training session at these rooms and the Society commenced regular cataloguing sessions on Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm using the blackboards to record important information. In May 1996, the commissioners of the City of Port Phillip offered us space at Port Melbourne Town Hall, the Ward Councillor's room and the Councillors' room on the first floor and a storage room on the ground floor. The Society organised working bees to organise the spaces, setting up shelving and moving the Collection.Digital colour photograph of a blackboard in a former St Joseph's Primary School with a message from a former pupil Rosetta. The date "10/6/97" is probably incorrect as PMHPS vacated the school in May 1996.pmhps, port melbourne historical & preservation society, education - primary schools, religion - st joseph's primary school

On the front: "School Negs '87 '88"|On the spine: "Negs 1986 / 87 / 88 / 89"|Year 8 Swimming Sports, 4/3/1986|Working Bee, 1986|Grade 6 Ardeer South Primary School Photography Group, 8/4/1987|Margettes, 3/3/1987|Year 7 and 8 Swimming Sports, 27/2/1987|Trade, 1/4/1987|Queen's Birthday, 1987|Copies, Desk, Lighting and Merrym and baby|Wedding|P. Gerrard, Aug. 1987|T12 Classes, 20/9/1988|Inter Tech Swimming Sports, 27/3/1988|Mamiya Test|End of Year Activities, Dec. 1988|Library Mugs, Dec. 1988|Staff Christmas, 23/12/1988|11B Pose ID's, 8/2/1988|Year 10 Assignment No. 1, Mar. 1987|Year 10 ID, 15/2/1989|Building Switch Board, 10/8/1989|Cini Models, 1989|Year 11A ID's, 8/2/1989|Eon Dance Group, 30/7/1988|Rock Eisteddfod, 2/8/1989|Year 6 Open Day, 10/5/1989sunshine technical school, technical school, student

Assorted photographs in small album include other schoolyard activities, classroom activities, Christmas concert, firebrigade cleaning, barbecue and working bee.Colour photographs school activities primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, activities

Date could be earlier based on clothing.Men on buggies, ladies and students in front of Navarre Primary School. Some with picks and shovels. Possibly working bee. education, students

The children and adults were at a working bee at Bulla Primary School and this group were concentrating on repairing some of the school's playground equipment. While the school was in operation the local community along with the staff and children conducted many working bees at the school.The Bulla Primary School throughout its existence enjoyed strong community support.A non-digital coloured photograph of three children and two adults working on some playground equipment.bulla primary school, working bees, playground equipment