Historical information
The photograph depicts a large group of young men and women dressed in formal attire. They were part of the Beechworth Methodist Church's Youth Group.
Significance
The photograph provides insight into one of the first religious institutions in Beechworth. The Methodist Church is historically significant as it was the first permanent church built on the Ovens goldfield in 1857. A Sunday School group for local youth was established in 1869, emphasising the importance of children's religious education during the nineteenth century. Thus, the photograph reflects the importance of Methodism in Beechworth - and, more broadly, Victoria - at this time.
Physical description
Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.
Inscriptions & markings
Reverse:
3714 / Beechworth Meth / 97.2332 /
Endeavour /
Beechworth Methodist /
Endeavour Group /
Subjects
References
- Heritage Council of Victoria: Former Methodist Church Official Victorian heritage database report.
- Australia's Christian Heritage: Beechworth Methodist Church - Former Brief summary of the history of the church.
