Historical information
Alexina Weller was the first wife of Reverend Weller.
They arrived in Melbourne in January 1925. They lived in the Mission's Manse for 4 years.
Alexina was part of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild.
They left in January 1929 for South America.
She died in January 1934.
Significance
The organ was donated in memory of Mrs Weller as a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild.
Next to the organ is the plaque dedicated to Olive Cramer who must have played on this organ during services.
Physical description
Wooden organ with memorial plaque to Alexina Weller on the right side
Inscriptions & markings
Plaque: In Loving Memory of / Alexina Weller / Wife of the Rev. J.R. Weller M.A. / Formerly chaplain of the Victoria Missions to Seamen / Died in England 20th January 1934
Subjects
References
- Sutton's Pianos and Musical Instruments Article in the Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), Saturday 26 September 1936, page 30
- About people article in the Age, Wednesday 28 February 1934, page 11mentions the memorial service: