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Historical information

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members".

The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".

Physical description

MGC071.1 and MGC071.2: A pair of wooden, dark stained booked with a metal Methodist Girls' Comradeship badge on the front of each.

Inscriptions & markings

"MGC"

Subjects

methodist girls' comradeship

Identifier

MGC071

Production methods

Handmade

Materials

wood - variety unknown, Metal, Enamel

Measurements

Length: 8.9 centimetres, Width: 9.3 centimetres, Height: 16 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/648bf229c76a1db122633877

Accessed 24 December 2024

This record was last updated one year ago

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