The foundation stone of the Scots Church Ellerslie was laid by Mrs Jemima Vans Robertson on 1st November 1870. She was the leader and benefactor of the church. Worship services were held in the church for the next 145 years. The Sunday School was started in1871 and until 1977 Ellerslie was part of the Framlingham Presbyterian Charge. The PFA for young people was very active in the 1950s and 60s. Since 1977 the Ellerslie church has been part of the Uniting Church in Australia and was an integral part of the Mortlake Parish. The church closed in 2014 and marked for sale. This program is of some interest as it gives us a short history of Scots Church in Ellerslie and tells of its closure in 2014. This is a program for the closing of Scots Church Ellerslie (2014). It has five double pages with printed material and colour photographs. The pages are stapled together.Front Cover: Uniting Church in Australia, Scots Church Ellerslie 1870-2014 Formerly Presbyterian, Closing Service, 1.30 p.m. Sunday 7th December 2014ellerslie, scots church, presbyterian church, uniting church

The Elders left to right: George Robinson, Albert Barrie, (Session Clerk), Rev. W.G. Lewis, Campbell Macdonald, Bert Raleigh. From Scots Church Review - 1947, page 7. Scots Church was built 1938. Photographer : Jack Coe Bacchus MarshThe Elders standing in front of Scots Churchchurches, local identities

A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies, The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. The photos shows the interior of the church with the congregation listening to service. Same roll of film as the photos with President David Ford in 2003 so the event is assumed to be in that year. The event is referred to as Widows' Sunday, Legacy Sunday and pilgrimage to the Shrine.A record of a church service for Legacy widows in 2003.Colour photo x 6 of the church service at Scots Church.Printed on the back widows, widows' sunday, pilgrimage

The former Scots Presbyterian Church in Adelaide Street Ringwood was demolished c.1980 to make way for the Eastland carpark. The Pulpit and windows were moved to the Uniting Church in Station Street, Ringwood.Sepia photograph of the exterior of the Scots Presbyterian Church, located in Adelaide St. Ringwood. ringwood, presbyterian, uniting, eastland

The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.B &W photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows the front of the church with clock tower.presbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang

The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.B &W photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows the front of the church with clock tower.presbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang

Photographer : Jack Coe, Bacchus Marsh. Scots Church Review 1947, page.8Allan Rogers(Rodgers?), Walter Barrie, Malcolm Cameron, Bon (Ernest) Barrie, Bruce Myers, Hugh Barrie, Tom Barrie and Robert Macdonald standing in front of Scots Church.churches, local identities

The foundation stone of Scots Church was laid in April 1834 by the Lieutenant-Governor Colonel Arthur. The building was opened for worship on 26 June 1836. The Rev. John Dunmore Lang led the service. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1985.Colour photograph of the exterior of Scots Church Hobart. The image shows a kilted pipe band and policeman in front of the church with clock tower.150th anniversary servicepresbyterian, scots church, hobart, tasmania, rev. john dunmore lang

The former Scots Presbyterian Church in Adelaide Street Ringwood was demolished c.1980 to make way for the Eastland carpark. The Pulpit and windows were moved to the Uniting Church in Station Street, Ringwood.Colour photograph of the exterior of the Ringwood Uniting (formerly Scots Presbyterian) Church, located in Adelaide St. Ringwood. The manse can be seen next door to the church.ringwood, presbyterian, uniting, eastland

This laminated copy of an advertisement promotes an Easter Monday picnic to be held at G. Eason's Farm in aid of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. The original poster is undated. The farm was located at what was then known as Scot's March, later called Scotsburn, located a few kilometres southeast of Buninyong. The event promised a wide array of food, tea, coffee, games, sports and ended up with a Grand Ball. Laminated copy of an undated advertisement for a Grand Easter Picnic to be held at Eason's Farm, Scot's March, near Buninyong. Proceeds were to go to the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. Scot's Marsh is an earlier name for Scotsburn. The picnic was to include entertainments for up to 500 people with music, football, croquet, cricket, Aunt Sally, Smooth Pole climbing, all followed by a Grand Ball.easter, ballarat orphanage, eason family, picnics, entertainment, scotsburn

The Royal Scots Fusiliersbadge/buttons, 1678-1959, army

Tennis ball with typed letter outlining the occasion of Scots Church Tennis Club opening in Ringwood in 1929 and background history of Hamlton family in South Warrandyte.Tennis ball inscription - Scots Church Tennis Club opened by Miss A. Russell, 28-9-1929. The accompanying letter mentions Miss Russell was Secretary of Ringwood Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild around that time, and that Trevor Hamilton took on the post of Head Teacher at South Warrandyte State School in 1925, and later taught at Ringwood and Ringwood North State Schools.

At the front of Scot's Church Meltonlocal identities

Green tobacco tin with Scots Crown InsigniaSilk Cut Virginia Tobacco The 'Grey'containers, commercial, personal effects, smoking accessories

Black and white photograph of Scots Presbyterian Churchchurches, local architecture

Two photos of the harvest thanksgiving at Scots Churchchurches, local architecture

James Stanley Cunningtonwas minister at Mooroopna from 1983. Services were held fortnightly.Colour photograph of Scots Church Ardmona, with fruit trees.maroopna, james stanley cunnington, scots church ardmona

Melton girls guides walking out of Scot's Churchlocal special interest groups, churches

Redbrick church with plaque stating 'Scots church 1890'.scots presbyterian church, lydiad st north, ballarat, scots church

The two etchings of Scots Presbyterian Church formerly in Adelaide Street Ringwood which was knocked down to make way for the development of Eastlands Shopping centre in the 1960s. The Pulpit and Window were moved to the Uniting Church in Station Street, Ringwood. The etchings were done by D.M. Jamieson .1.Copy of Hand drawn image of the Scots Presbyterian Church in Adelaide Street, Ringwood, Victoria, with congregation standing outside. 2. Copy of Hand drawn image of Church interior showing the pulpit, stain glass window, hymn board and seating for the Elders taken after the Church was knocked down and placed in the Uniting Church, Station Street, Ringwood.

Plaque - wood with silver and black metal rectangle plaque. Engraved on the black is an eagle sitting on a plinth with a banner below."Royal Scots Dragoon Guards" "Waterloo"plaque, royal scots dragoon guards

Colour photograph of a sandstone church in Koroit known as Scots Presbyterian Church.scots presbyterian church koroit, koroit, church

"The Mechanics’ Institute hall (demolished) and the library played a central role in the story of Melton social life, and in the development of its learning, culture, entertainment, celebration, commemoration and many community groups. The building on the site today - with the Court House the only remaining early community or public building remaining in High Street - is a tribute to the energy and talents of the very small Melton community over many years. Its substantial size, brick materials, and the evident use of an architect in its design, sets it apart from most other simple weatherboard Mechanics’ Institutes that were built in smaller country towns in Victoria. The financing and upkeep of this building, which was community-owned until 1982, and built on land purchased by the community rather than granted by Government, itself contributed to the coming together of the Melton community in decision making and fundraising. Although the original hall is demolished, the 1983 Melton Community Hall adjacent is partly its successor, demolition of the Institute hall having been predicated on its construction. The surviving brick front portion of the Institute was opened by the Hon. J Murray, Premier of Victoria in 1910". Scottish Debutante Ball hosted by Scots Church Melton at the Mechanics Hallchurches

Invoices for Scots Church, Melton. The one on the right is from Jongebloed Hardware storechurches

James Stanley Cunningtonwas minister at Mooroopna from 1983. Services were held fortnightly.Colour photograph of Scots Church Ardmona, showing the church noticeboard and the minister J.M. Cunnington.maroopna, james stanley cunnington, scots church ardmona

2 Photographs showing interior of church looking towards altar "On back of photo" Scots Chuch Ringwood -Sept 1956