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Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - Report on the Block Adjustment of the Gordon Downs and Delemere 1:250,000 Maps, Army Survey Regiment, 1 Sep 1991, .2 Jan 1988
... Report on the Block Adjustment of the Gordon Downs and Delemere 1:250,000 Maps...Report on the Block Adjustment of the Gordon Downs and Delemere 1:250,000 Maps...Block adjusted values for Gordon Downs SE 52-10 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 309 Sep 1991 .2 Blue covered booklet with green tape binding. ...Block adjusted values for Delamere SD 52-16 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 272 Jan 1988 Report on the Block Adjustment of the Gordon Downs and Delemere 1:250,000 Maps Administrative record Report on the Block Adjustment of the Gordon Downs and Delemere 1:250,000 Maps Army Survey Regiment ...All mapping produced at this time were produced using Aerial Photography. These booklets contain the adjusted mathematical solution to joining this group of photographs together..1 Blue covered booklet with green tape binding. Block adjusted values for Gordon Downs SE 52-10 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 309 Sep 1991 .2 Blue covered booklet with green tape binding. Block adjusted values for Delamere SD 52-16 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 272 Jan 1988royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Gathering outside the Gordon Memorial Technical School, Geelong
... Gathering outside the Gordon Memorial Technical School, Geelong...Gordon Institute of TAFE opened in 1887 as the Gordon Memorial Technical School. ...Large group outside entrance to Gordon Memorial Technical School, Geelong...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Gordon Institute of TAFE opened in 1887 as the Gordon Memorial Technical School. ...Gordon Institute of TAFE opened in 1887 as the Gordon Memorial Technical School. Photograph shows the area of the building in Fenwick Street near Little Malop Street corner, Geelong. The doorway is the Davidson Restaurant entrance.Large group outside entrance to Gordon Memorial Technical School, Geelong -
Tarnagulla History ArchiveResearch file: Subject Guide to the David Gordon Tarnagulla Index
... Research file: Subject Guide to the David Gordon Tarnagulla Index...David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. ...The David Gordon Tarnagulla Index is an index for the Tarnagulla Courier newspaper sorted by names, places and subject matter relevant to Tarnagulla's history....Tarnagulla History Archive Tarnagulla Public Hall 69-71 Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. ...David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. The David Gordon Tarnagulla Index is an index for the Tarnagulla Courier newspaper sorted by names, places and subject matter relevant to Tarnagulla's history. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPlaque - The Gordon Highlanders Plaque
... The Gordon Highlanders Plaque...The crown, the deer and the writing "the Gordon Highlanders" is in the centre of the plaque....Plaque The Gordon Highlanders Plaque ...The cloth material is in the centre that covers majority of the wooden plaque. The crown, the deer and the writing "the Gordon Highlanders" is in the centre of the plaque. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionHonour Board - The Gordon Club Shield, honour shield
... The Gordon Club Shield...The Gordon Club Shield, its for the most improved member of the Pipes & Drums, it contains 17 mini shield. ...It contains award winner of 1994 and award winners after 2018 honour shield Honour Board The Gordon Club Shield ...contains the name of the most improved member of the Pipes and DrumsThe Gordon Club Shield, its for the most improved member of the Pipes & Drums, it contains 17 mini shield. It contains award winner of 1994 and award winners after 2018 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Gordon - The Story of A Hero
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Gordon - The Story of A Hero......Gordon - The Story of A Hero...Gordon - The Story of A Hero Author: Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson Publisher: Peter Davies Date: 1953...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book Pattison Collection Warrnambool Library Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ralph Eric Pattison Corangamite Regional Library Service Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library Great Ocean Road Gordon - The Story of A Hero Gordon Peter Davies Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 GOR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Gordon - The Story of A Hero Author: Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson Publisher: Peter Davies Date: 1953 Gordon - The Story of A Hero Book ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Gordon - The Story of A Hero Author: Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson Publisher: Peter Davies Date: 1953Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 GOR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, gordon - the story of a hero, gordon, peter davies -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988, Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage", 6/10/1988
... Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988....Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage"....Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage...The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. ...Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. ...Roff over many years. Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage John Garner Doctor John Garner Collection Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee W.E. ...This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual - Gordon I aircraft, The Gordon Aeroplane ( 2 Seater General Purpose Type) Panther IIA Engine
... Gordon I aircraft...The Gordon Aeroplane ( 2 Seater General Purpose Type) Panther IIA Engine...Gordon Aircraft...Cardboard cover The Gordon Aeroplane ( 2 Seater General Purpose Type) Panther IIA Engine Manual Gordon I aircraft ...Overview of the construction, rigging & maintenance of Gordon I aircraft, circa 1936Manual in book form. Cardboard covernon-fictionOverview of the construction, rigging & maintenance of Gordon I aircraft, circa 1936 -
National Wool MuseumPhotograph - Wool Classing Students, Gordon Technical College, The Gordon Institute, c.1920
... Wool Classing Students, Gordon Technical College......Gordon Institute of Technology...Depicts students of the Gordon Technical College wool classing course displaying their sample books, c.1920. ...The Gordon Institute ...Photograph Wool Classing Students, Gordon Technical College The Gordon Institute ...Depicts students of the Gordon Technical College wool classing course displaying their sample books, c.1920. Sepia photograph depicting lines of students on either side and at the back of a row of trestle tables. They are all wearing dustcoats. There are rows of open books on the tables, all containing samples of wool. They are in a large, high roofed room with chairs in the background.woolclassing, gordon technical college - woolclassing department, tafe, gordon institute of technology, wool classing, sample books, students, agriculture industry, study, learning -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph
... PHOTOGRAPH OF DR. A.H. GORDON HEALTH OFFICER, BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS. ...SEPIA AND BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPH OF DR. A.H. GORDON....DR. A.H. GORDON - HEALTH OFFICER...A.H. GORDON. Photograph PHOTOGRAPH ...PHOTOGRAPH OF DR. A.H. GORDON HEALTH OFFICER, BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS. LOCATION OF COLLAGE O6.03SEPIA AND BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPH OF DR. A.H. GORDON.DR. A.H. GORDON - HEALTH OFFICERlocal history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Postcard - Black and white postcard, The Crescent Blackburn (Now Gordon Crescent)
... The Crescent Blackburn (Now Gordon Crescent)...the crescent...blackburn...gordon... Sepia postcard entitled 'The Crescent, Blackburn'.ow Gordon Crescent, Blackburn. Picture shows Victorian and Edwardian homes....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne hooke janet emily albert arthur the crescent blackburn gordon crescent Sepia postcard entitled 'The Crescent, Blackburn'.ow Gordon Crescent, Blackburn. ...Sepia postcard entitled 'The Crescent, Blackburn'.ow Gordon Crescent, Blackburn. Picture shows Victorian and Edwardian homes.|Probably these homes were part of the land boom of the 1890s.hooke, janet emily, albert arthur, the crescent, blackburn, gordon crescent -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Gordon Clarke at Linton Park 'Open Day' 1989, 1989
... Gordon Clarke at Linton Park 'Open Day' 1989...Gordon Clarke...The Auxiliary ran stalls, lunches, competitions. Gordon donated all gate takings....1 of 3 colour photos at Open Day Linton Park. Gordon Clarke in red and white striped hat...."Gordon Clarke 11-89"....The Auxiliary ran stalls, lunches, competitions. Gordon donated all gate takings. Gordon Clarke Linton Park "Gordon Clarke 11-89". 1 of 3 colour photos at Open Day Linton Park. ...Gordon Clarke O.A.M. (owner of 'Linton Park') opened Linton Park's garden to the public in conjunction with the Linton Fire Brigade Auxiliary, to raise money for a new fire engine for Linton. The Auxiliary ran stalls, lunches, competitions. Gordon donated all gate takings.1 of 3 colour photos at Open Day Linton Park. Gordon Clarke in red and white striped hat."Gordon Clarke 11-89".gordon clarke, linton park -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Andrews, Gordon, Snowy River Pioneers, 1990
... This book was produced by Gordon and Nina Andrews of Netherbyre in Orbost....A 47pp soft covered book titled, Snowy River Pioneers, by Gordon and Nina Andrews, On the front cover is a coloured painting of a hut in bushland. ...Copyright 1990 Gordon & Nina Andrews Netherbyre, Orbost 3888...Andrews, Gordon...Snowy River Pioneers book Andrews, Gordon ...This book was produced by Gordon and Nina Andrews of Netherbyre in Orbost.This is a locally created book. It helps to tell the story of who the Snowy River pioneers and therefore how we came to settle here. It is a useful research tool and is significant to the history of the Orbost area.A 47pp soft covered book titled, Snowy River Pioneers, by Gordon and Nina Andrews, On the front cover is a coloured painting of a hut in bushland. It contains Charles West and other selected stories. The text is by Gordon Andrews. The artwork is by Nina Andrews and Vere Moon.Copyright 1990 Gordon & Nina Andrews Netherbyre, Orbost 3888snowy-river-pioneer stockmen -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Gordon Mark, circa 1947
... Gordon Mark, circa 1947...Gordon Mark...Gordon Mark joined the RAN in October 1946. ...Copy of black and white photograph of Gordon Mark in naval uniform...."Gordon Mark/historical/from/B Grigg". "possibly/taken/at Sandows/or the hotel"....Original photograph taken c.1947, copy made in 2010. Gordon Mark "Gordon Mark/historical/from/B Grigg". ...Gordon Mark joined the RAN in October 1946. He was discharged in 1949 as he received head injuries in an accident. Original photograph taken c.1947, copy made in 2010.Copy of black and white photograph of Gordon Mark in naval uniform."Gordon Mark/historical/from/B Grigg". "possibly/taken/at Sandows/or the hotel".gordon mark -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary 1996
... Gordon Clarke...Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary was developed in Linton on Linton-Happy Valley Rd by Gordon Clarke O.A.M. Mr Clarke donated the Sanctuary to the Bird Observers club of Victoria in the 1980s On his death the Clarke-Cooke families raised a memorial stone and plaque in the sanctuary....Photograph taken at Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary 1.12.1996 at the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Gordon Clarke O.A.M. - Rock and plaque...."Rock dedicated to (late) Gordon Clarke"....Gordon Clarke Memorials Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary "Rock dedicated to (late) Gordon Clarke". ...Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary was developed in Linton on Linton-Happy Valley Rd by Gordon Clarke O.A.M. Mr Clarke donated the Sanctuary to the Bird Observers club of Victoria in the 1980s On his death the Clarke-Cooke families raised a memorial stone and plaque in the sanctuary.Photograph taken at Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary 1.12.1996 at the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Gordon Clarke O.A.M. - Rock and plaque."Rock dedicated to (late) Gordon Clarke".gordon clarke, memorials, clarkesdale bird sanctuary -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaBW photo (glossy), 1978
... Gordon Moyes; Cheltenham Church of Christ; Superintendent; Wesley Central Mission; Sydney...Reverend Dr Gordon Moyes was minister at Cheltenham, Church of Christ before being appointed as Superintendent at Sydney Wesley Central Missionin 1978. ...Head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Dr Gordon Moyes, with him holding his head in his left hand....Gordon Moyes Church & Nation 1/2/1978 page 13 ...Dr Gordon Moyes, with him holding his head in his left hand. ...Reverend Dr Gordon Moyes was minister at Cheltenham, Church of Christ before being appointed as Superintendent at Sydney Wesley Central Missionin 1978. He will replace Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker.Head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Dr Gordon Moyes, with him holding his head in his left hand.Gordon Moyes Church & Nation 1/2/1978 page 13 gordon moyes; cheltenham church of christ; superintendent; wesley central mission; sydney -
Lara RSL Sub BranchLetter Card, Photochrom Company, Mr Gordon McIntyre dated 13 Jun 1917
... Mr Gordon McIntyre dated 13 Jun 1917 ...Postcard letter sent by Jack Mc Intyre to Gordon Mc Intyre in Lara Lake Victoria Australia. ...Letter Card Tidworth - Mr Gordon McIntyre dated 13 Jun 1917 ...Letter Card Gordon Mc Intyre Lara Lake Victoria Australia. ...Letter sent home by Jack McIntyre to Gordon Mcintyre Letter Card Gordon Mc Intyre Lara Lake Victoria Australia. ...Postcard letter sent by Jack Mc Intyre to Gordon Mc Intyre in Lara Lake Victoria Australia. Sent from Windmill Camp Ludgershall Salisbury Wiltshire England on June 13 1917. Includes two picture of Tipworth.Letter sent home by Jack McIntyre to Gordon McintyreLetter Card Tidworth - Mr Gordon McIntyre dated 13 Jun 1917 Letter Card Gordon Mc Intyre Lara Lake Victoria Australia. Contains photos of Tidworth -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyPhotograph - Image, 1940-1950 (Approximate)
... charles gordon...Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Mr Charles Gordon was well known as local comedian and proprietor of the local cinema. ...Black and white photograph of Mr Charles Gordon & Dr John Harris, both deceased but formerly prominent men in the life of Rutherglen. ..."Charlie Gordon sitting down. Dr John Harris standing"...Dr John Harris was a member of the Victorian Parliament charles gordon john richards harris comedian cinema victorian parliament "Charlie Gordon sitting down. ...Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Mr Charles Gordon was well known as local comedian and proprietor of the local cinema. Dr John Harris was a member of the Victorian ParliamentBlack and white photograph of Mr Charles Gordon & Dr John Harris, both deceased but formerly prominent men in the life of Rutherglen. Unmounted & unframed"Charlie Gordon sitting down. Dr John Harris standing"charles gordon, john richards harris, comedian, cinema, victorian parliament -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph
... Rev Dr Gordon Watson...Dr Gordon Watson...Dr Gordon Watson Rev Dr Gordon Watson Photograph ...Rev Dr Gordon WatsonDr Gordon Watson -
National Wool MuseumBooklet, Woolclassing. One Hundred Years At The Gordon: Wool, The Gordon's Contribution
... One Hundred Years At The Gordon: Wool, The Gordon's Contribution......Mr Gordon - Gordon Institute of TAFE...One Hundred Years At The Gordon: Wool, The Gordon's Contribution Booklet ...This booket was reprinted as a book in 1991 with some additions by Bryan WardleNational Wool Centre Geelong, from Bryan Wardlewoolclassing wool - history education, cowey, mr gordon - gordon institute of tafe, wool department geelong heritage centre, wardle, mr bryan r., woolclassing, wool - history, education -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaColour photo, 1986
... Gordon Powell; Gwen Powell; Port Adelaide; Toorak Presbyterian Church; St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Sydney; Presbyterian minister...After another five years at St Stephen's, Gordon returned to Scots Church in Melbourne. ...Gwen and Gordon Powell coming out of the Toorak Uniting Church 50 years after they were married there. ...Gwen and Gordon Powell coming out of the Toorak Uniting Church 50 years after they were married there....After another five years at St Stephen's, Gordon returned to Scots Church in Melbourne. ...1911–2005: Gordon George Powell, who has died at 94, was for many years the highly influential minister at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Sydney and a popular radio broadcaster and author. He began Wednesday services at St Stephen's in Macquarie Street soon after arriving in Sydney from Melbourne in 1952. They grew to become the biggest regular lunch-hour services in the world, with up to 1300 people crowding the church and the hall below. In 1953, with the help of Vernon Turner of the Christian Broadcasting Association, services were broadcast on radio. The broadcasts continued even when Gordon moved back to Melbourne, so for 30 years he maintained a successful weekly radio ministry. While at St Stephen's, he was also involved in the 1959 Billy Graham Crusade in Sydney, attended by 980,000 people over two weeks. Gordon was born in Warrnambool, Victoria, the son of a dentist, George Powell, and his wife, Louisa (nee Clarke). He went to school at Scotch College. He gave up plans to become an electrical engineer after hearing a call to the ministry and studied arts and then theology at the University of Melbourne, where he formed a close friendship with Edward (Weary) Dunlop. Gordon rowed in the Ormond crew, winning the university's inter-college trophy five times. He was a passionate sports lover all his life. He was awarded a scholarship to Trinity College, Glasgow University, in 1935, and for three months stayed with the great Scottish churchman George (later Lord) MacLeod. While on a cycling trip around Scotland, he stopped by the shores of Loch Ness and saw a long neck appear. The monster swam about 300 metres at great speed; Gordon counted three or four humps. Later, when he saw a skeleton of a plesiosaurus at the Victoria and Albert Museum, he recognised it as Nessie. For the rest of his life, he retained an avid interest in the Loch Ness Monster and its attendant scientific debate. While in Scotland, Gordon wrote a weekly article for The Messenger, the official journal of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. This led to a life as an author of articles and books. He also wrote long letters home to his mother, a habit that later led to his weekly "Dad's Diaries", which were distributed to the wider family. Failing eyesight put an end to his reading and writing two years ago. On returning to Australia in late 1936, he became assistant minister at Toorak, the second-biggest Presbyterian church in Melbourne. There, at last, Gordon married Gwen Gilchrist, whom he had courted for nine years. They moved from the wealthiest church to one of the poorest, at Port Adelaide, which was still in the grip of the Depression. There, he was finally ordained, in May 1938, and the first two of their four children, Rosemary and David, were born. In 1941, Gordon became assistant minister to Scots Church in Melbourne and the following year, after the birth of his third child, Mardi, he reluctantly volunteered as an RAAF chaplain. He was a pacifist but felt bad at not being in uniform. For the following three years, he was stationed in New Guinea and Australia. His war reminiscences were published as Two Steps to Tokyo and sold 6000 copies in 1945 alone. At 34, by then the father of four children, he was invited to be minister of the Collins Street Independent Church in the heart of Melbourne, now St Michael's Uniting Church Before being inducted, he undertook a lecture tour of the US, speaking to Rotary clubs in 48 centres, from Michigan to Maryland. He met, and was impressed by, the liberal theologian Harry Emerson Fosdick, and the US religious leader and author Norman Vincent Peale, who became a close friend and mentor. Back in Australia, Gordon founded and fostered the first Alcoholics Anonymous group in Melbourne. In 1952, he took up what was to become his happiest ministry, at St Stephen's in Sydney. When Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured two years later, Gordon and Gwen were not only invited to lunch with them, but sat beside them. This was a highlight for Gordon, an ardent monarchist. In 1960, Gordon and Gwen embarked on a world tour that included the US, where he was invited to give the opening prayer in the Senate, with vice-president Richard Nixon presiding. After another five years at St Stephen's, Gordon returned to Scots Church in Melbourne. It was a time of bitter debates over church union with the Methodists and Congregationalists. Gordon was in favour, but Scots ultimately voted to stay out and remain Presbyterian. By then in his mid-60s, he and Gwen moved to New York, where Peale was his neighbour. They had six happy years there before retiring to Melbourne. Gordon is survived by Gwen, and children David, Mardi and Jenny (daughter Rosemary died in 1992), 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. [From the obituary in the Sydney Morning Herald, 2005, written by Jenny (Powell)] Gwen and Gordon Powell coming out of the Toorak Uniting Church 50 years after they were married there. Gwen and Gordon Powell coming out of the Toorak Uniting Church 50 years after they were married there.gordon powell; gwen powell; port adelaide; toorak presbyterian church; st stephen's presbyterian church sydney; presbyterian minister -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaBW photo, Undated
... Gordon Hoskin, upper body, side-on, dressed in military uniform...Gordon Hoskin...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne No information found. Gordon Hoskin Gordon Hoskin, upper body, side-on, dressed in military uniform BW photo ...No information found.Gordon Hoskin, upper body, side-on, dressed in military uniformGordon Hoskin -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Gordon Dean, "One Day The Sun Will Shine" by Gordon Dean, circa 1993
... "One Day The Sun Will Shine" by Gordon Dean....gordon dean...This book was written by Gordon,V.Dean to document the history of his world war 11 experiences, from 1939 till the end of the war and his return to his hometown of Learmonth and finally back into the workforce....Paperback book,light beige in colour.Has photo of Lake Learmonth with Mount Saddleback in left background, in purple with imediately above a photo of Gordon Dean.The title is inscribed in an arch above photoand authors name is at the bottom...."One Day The Sun Will Shine". by Gordon Dean....Gordon Dean..."One Day The Sun Will Shine" by Gordon Dean. Book Gordon Dean ...This book was written by Gordon,V.Dean to document the history of his world war 11 experiences, from 1939 till the end of the war and his return to his hometown of Learmonth and finally back into the workforce.Detailing the experiences of our fighting men and the traumas they suffered.Paperback book,light beige in colour.Has photo of Lake Learmonth with Mount Saddleback in left background, in purple with imediately above a photo of Gordon Dean.The title is inscribed in an arch above photoand authors name is at the bottom.(the price of $12.00 is in the top right corner.)"One Day The Sun Will Shine". by Gordon Dean.gordon dean, world war 11 1939 45, wartime experiences -
Orbost & District Historical Societydisplay book, Andrews, Gordon, Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections, September 2006
... Snowy-River-Co-op Andrews-Gordon...Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture. Gordon Andrews was the author of the book Snowy River Pioneers....A grey plastic display book containing computer printed pages, copies of newspaper articles and photos. it has been compiled by Gordon Andrews....on label on front cover - Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections by Gordon Andrews, Sept 2006 ...Andrews, Gordon...Snowy-River-Co-op Andrews-Gordon on label on front cover - Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections by Gordon Andrews, Sept 2006 A grey plastic display book containing computer printed pages, copies of newspaper articles and photos. it has been compiled by Gordon Andrews. ...Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture. Gordon Andrews was the author of the book Snowy River Pioneers.This a documented history of the Snowy River Co-op the original creators of Snowy Seeds.A grey plastic display book containing computer printed pages, copies of newspaper articles and photos. it has been compiled by Gordon Andrews.on label on front cover - Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections by Gordon Andrews, Sept 2006 snowy-river-co-op andrews-gordon -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Adam Lindsay Gordon, 2000-2017
... Adam Lindsay Gordon ...History of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage...01 gives a biography of Adam Lindsay Gordon. 02 provides a short history of the Cottage....3/4 of a page in point form of biographical information about Adam Lindsay Gordon (2copies) and 1/3 of a page in point form about his cottage. ...Adam Lindsay Gordon Australian poet Gordon's residence in Ballarat Biography of Adam Lindsay Gordon Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Cottages in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Ballarat Crafts Council History of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage John Garner Collection Garner dr Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gardens Ballarat None. 3/4 of a page in point form of biographical information about Adam Lindsay Gordon (2copies) and 1/3 of a page in point form about his cottage. ...01 gives a biography of Adam Lindsay Gordon. 02 provides a short history of the Cottage.Provides evidence of the Ballarat link with the famous poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon and with one of two historic cottages in the Gardens which is a popular tourist venue.3/4 of a page in point form of biographical information about Adam Lindsay Gordon (2copies) and 1/3 of a page in point form about his cottage. None.adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, gordon's residence in ballarat, biography of adam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, cottages in the ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat crafts council, history of the adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Mark Clisby, Guilty or innocent? : the Gordon Bennett case, 1992
... Guilty or innocent? : the Gordon Bennett case...Guilty or innocent? : the Gordon Bennett case Book Mark Clisby Allen and Unwin ...Many Australians, in a typically Australian fashion, recall Gordon Bennett as "the bloke who shot through and left his troops at Singapore". Whether this is a fair assessment or not, there is no doubt that General Gordon Bennett's escape from Singapore in February 1942 left an ineradicable mark on Australia's military and legal history, and that the rights and wrongs of his actions will be debated forever.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.134.non-fictionMany Australians, in a typically Australian fashion, recall Gordon Bennett as "the bloke who shot through and left his troops at Singapore". Whether this is a fair assessment or not, there is no doubt that General Gordon Bennett's escape from Singapore in February 1942 left an ineradicable mark on Australia's military and legal history, and that the rights and wrongs of his actions will be debated forever. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - singapore, capitulations - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Frank Legg, The Gordon Bennett story, 1965
... The Gordon Bennett story......Gordon Bennett...Index, ill, p.301. The Gordon Bennett story Book Frank Legg Angus and Robertson ...Biography and analysis of controversial Australian Lieutenant General, Gordon Bennett from his early years through the Royal Commission's examinations of his actions during the surrender of Singapore in World War II.Index, ill, p.301.non-fictionBiography and analysis of controversial Australian Lieutenant General, Gordon Bennett from his early years through the Royal Commission's examinations of his actions during the surrender of Singapore in World War II.australian army - biography, gordon bennett -
National Wool MuseumProspectus, The Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong Victoria, Prospectus, School of Wool
... The Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong Victoria, Prospectus, School of Wool......Mr Gordon - Gordon Institute of TAFE...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Woolclassing Education Wool - history Cowey Mr Gordon - Gordon Institute of TAFE Wool Department Woolclassing Education Wool - history B.F. ...B.F. Eganwoolclassing education wool - history, cowey, mr gordon - gordon institute of tafe, wool department, woolclassing, education, wool - history -
National Wool MuseumPamphlet, The Gordon
... The Gordon......Gordon Institute of Technology...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Woolclassing Agriculture - education Gordon Institute of Technology Woolclassing Agriculture - education The Gordon Pamphlet ...woolclassing agriculture - education, gordon institute of technology, woolclassing, agriculture - education -
Clunes MuseumAlbum - PHOTOGRAPH, 1881
... COLLECTION OF STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS IN FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM PRESENTED TO W. GORDON. ...JOBSON) TO WILLIAM GORDON AS THE BEST SHOT IN VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS, CLUNES JULY 23RD 1881. .2 A4 Sepia coloured photocopy of 3 images L-R William Gordon, G H Parker, Unknown...Handwritten - PRESENTED BY MAYOR OF CLUNES TO W. GORDON AS THE BEST SHOT IN THE VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORP. ...GORDON AS THE BEST SHOT IN THE VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORP. ...COLLECTION OF STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS IN FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM PRESENTED TO W. GORDON. .1 BROWN SHAPED OR MOULDED PHOTO ALBUM PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR OF CLUNES (MR. C. JOBSON) TO WILLIAM GORDON AS THE BEST SHOT IN VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS, CLUNES JULY 23RD 1881. .2 A4 Sepia coloured photocopy of 3 images L-R William Gordon, G H Parker, UnknownHandwritten - PRESENTED BY MAYOR OF CLUNES TO W. GORDON AS THE BEST SHOT IN THE VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORP. CLUNES JULY 23RD 1881 Handwritten - MR. G. JOBSON, MAYOR CLUNES JULY 23, 1881local history, book, album
