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Heavy metal plaque.

prahran presbyterian church, world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1939-1945, war memorial

Opening of Prahran Mission House, Chapel Street, Prahran on 12 October 1985.

Brown and brass rectangular plaque with upper case text and a hole in each corner.

prahran mission house, hon brian howe mp, alex kilgour, moderator victorian synod uniting church in australia

Taken from the Prahran Mission in Chapel Street, Prahran.

Rectangular plaque with upper case lettering which was originally filled with black. There are four holes - one at each corner.

""100 YEARS OF WORSHIP" 1882 - 1982 1982 - INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE TREE"

This stole belonged to the Rev Belle Merry who, in 1977, was the first female congregational minister to join the Uniting Church in Australia.

Royal blue cotton UCA stole with a white appliqued cross at the neck and two UCA insignia on the ends.

During WWII, Australian field chaplains provided spiritual and moral support to soldiers in the field, often taking on dangerous and physically demanding duties. They also oversaw burials, counseled individuals, and helped maintain morale through activities such as religious services, lectures, and entertainment.

Black fabric WWII Field Chaplain's stole with the FC symbol and a crown embroidered at each end and service ribbons attached at chest height. The bottom edges are scalloped.

field chaplain world war 1939-1945, chaplain

Pale blue slubbed linen stole with the UCA emblem at one end and embroidery at the other. The embroidery is of a sunrise over mountains, heads of wheat and grapes with leaves.

This portable communion set was used by Hilda Fisher (nee Graham). Deaconess Hilda Fisher was Warden of the Methodist Deaconess Order of Victoria and Tasmania. She was also Chaplain of Fairfield Sanitorium and was later appointed to Fairlea Prison for Women.

Dimpled black leather covered timber box with red velvet lining. The box contains two silver screw top bottles, three glass communion glasses, a silver communion cup, a small silver paten and wafer box. The box has a carry handle on the top of the lid and two securing latches on the side. All the pieces are in fitted compartments.

methodist deaconess hilda fisher, hospital chaplaincy, fairfield sanitorium, fairlea prison for women

MOK271.1 and MOK272.2 Ribbon awards. Blue nylon with gold screen printing. Handwritten names of award and recipients.

MOK272.1 "DARREN STEVENS COURT ULFIUS/RYENCE CHAMPION KNIGHTS TEAM" "INDOOR SPORTS 1981". MOK272.2 as above for "CRAIG HERBERT".

methodist order of knights, darren stevens, craig herbert, court ulfius/ryence, awards, indoor sports

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".

Triangular blue and gold felt screen printed pennant.

"RAYS Merit Badge Award 1968"

methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section

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".

Blue velvet cushion with gold and white twisted cord edging.

methodist girls' comradeship

Pale blue cotton banner with appliqued Australian trees, parrot, fish and a gold metallic braid cross with fabric loops for hanging.

western port presbytery

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was founded in Portland, Maine, USA, in 1881 by Dr Francis Edward Clark, as an interdenominational Christian youth society encouraging them to "work together to know God in Jesus Christ". In the 1880s, CE Societies were established in each Australian state. The first Victorian convention was held in Melbourne in 1890. Rapid growth occurred with 3000 members, representing 65 societies, attending the second convention in 1891, and 205 societies attending the third convention the following year. [Source: https://www.ce.asn.au/about/our-past-australia/]

Pale blue silk banner on a canvas backing with appliqued lettering. The letters are of cream felt and the banner has gold cord edges. The lower edge has a gold metal fringe on a scalloped edge. There is cream cord on all outside edges, and it has blue cotton on the back. The banner has a wooden hanging rod across the top.

"PRAHRAN INDEPENDENT Y.P.S.C.E. MOTTOB BY LOVE SERVE APRIL 1889"

prahran independent church, young people's society of christian endeavour, christian endeavour

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was founded in Portland, Maine, USA, in 1881 by Dr Francis Edward Clark, as an interdenominational Christian youth society encouraging them to "work together to know God in Jesus Christ". In the 1880s, CE Societies were established in each Australian state. The first Victorian convention was held in Melbourne in 1890. Rapid growth occurred with 3000 members, representing 65 societies, attending the second convention in 1891, and 205 societies attending the third convention the following year. [Source: https://www.ce.asn.au/about/our-past-australia/]

Light blue silk banner with appliqued cream letters and symbol edged in gold cord. The banner has a scalloped lower edge with a cream silk fringe. It has cream cording around its outer edge and a cream cotton backing and linen interlining. The banner has a hanging rod at the top.

"FOR CHRIST AND THE CHURCH" "CE"

banner, christian endeavour

Korean doll in national costume

Herbert G Uren joined Neil Street Methodist Church in 1906. In 1909 he was Superintendent of Warranheip Sunday School and in 1913 became the Superintendent of the Neil Street Junior School. In 1923 he was appointed the Senior Superintendent of Neil Street Junior School. H G Uren was one of the founders of the Sunday School Union, holding office as Vice President and President. He was actively associated with the Neil Street Christian Endeavour Movement from 1906. Also with the Ballarat and District Christian Endeavour Union for 25 years, holding the offices of Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Secretary. H G Uren was a Neil Street Church Steward and a Trustee for many years. He was a member of the Council of Churches for 30 years with the offices of Treasurer, Convener of Committees and minute Secretary. He organized the choir for Charles M Alxander in November 1912. H G Uren was Knight Commander of the Neil Street Methodist Order of Knights from 1933 and was awarded the Gold Star of the Order.

Paper Methodist Order of Knights warrant.

"H.G.Uren" "the Ballarat District Court" "20.5.33"

methodist order of knights, herbert g uren, methodist order of knights ballarat district court, neil street ballarat methodist church, charles m alexander, christian endeavour

E3032.16.1 and E3032.16.2 large Scholars' Examination award certificates. The certificates have patterned border and 13 places for seals of achievement to be attached. The certificates are issued on behalf of the Young People's Department Examination Committee, E3032.16.1 on behalf of J Russell Orton, Secretary and E3032.16.2 on behalf of A Vincent Ballard, Director. E3032.16.1 has six seals attached and E3032.16.2 has two seals attached.

E3032.16.1 "Audrey Hudson" "3rd October 1940" E3032.16.2 "Raymond Hill" "23/9/1934"

audrey hudson, j russell orton secretary young people's department victoria & tasmania, methodist church of australasia young people's department, raymond hill, a vincent ballard director young people's department victoria & tasmania

The certificate was presented to Rev J Rees Thomas on the attainment of the jubilee, 50 years, of his ordination in 1910 into the Methodist Church of Australasia.

Beige card certificate with gold, brown, blue and yellow border and text. Signed by the President and Secretary of the Methodist Church of Australasia Victoria & Tasmania Conference 1960.

"J. Rees Thomas" "10th October 1960"

rev j rees thomas 1882-1961, j rees thomas methodist minister

E3032.15.1 Cream certificate with blue and gold text and borders. The certificate has an image of s Sabbath School and an image of its Superintendent. The certificate was awarded for unbroken attendance at the Sabbath School. E3032.15.2 Cream certificate with blue and gold text and borders. The certificate is partially made out to a recipient for retiring as a teacher.

Miss Elsie Swaine

st albans sabbath school, methodist sabbath school, mr j whittington superintendent st albans sabbath school, miss elsie swaine sunday school teacher sta albans methodist sunday school.

Buff card certificate with blue and gold text and a blue border presented to Charles Mapperson in recognition of 50 years of service as a Local Preacher for the Heathcote Circuit. It is signed by the President of the Conference and the Secretary of the Conference, 4th December 1938.

"Charles Mapperson" Handwritten in pencil: "Rev N Mapperson's father"

methodist church of australasia heathcote circuit, charles mapperson, rev norman h mapperson

E3000.28.1 and E3000.28.2 Buff card with blue text and border. The certificate is presented in recognition of 50 years of continuous membership of the Methodist church. The certificate celebrates the centenary of Methodism in Victoria and is signed by the President of the conference and the Organiser of Centenary Celebrations. Both certificates are dated 26th April 1936.

"C C Dugan" "K Williams" E3000.28.1 "Mr Herbert Thompson" E3000.28.2 "Mr Alfred Barnes"

centenary of methodism in victoria 1835-1935, herbert thompson, alfred barnes, c c dugan, k williams

The Methodist Church of Australasia Junior Member membership card, June 1939.

Membership with black text.

Name: "Laurel Davey" Minister: "Charles W. Turner"

the methodist church of australasia junior member membership card, membership cards.

E3000.34.1 - E3000.34.3 and E3000.36.1 - E3000.36.2: Small oblong buff coloured card with black border and text. Quarterly Tickets. The cards have a quotation from the bible. There is provision for a name to be written on the card.

E3000.34.1 December 1945 "Christina Davey" E3000.34.2 March 1947 "Christina Davey" E3000.34.3 June 1947 "Christina Davey" E3000.36.1 September 1947 "Laurel Davey" E3000.36.2 March 1947 "Laurel Davey"

methodist church of australasia, christina davey, the methodist church of australasia quarterly tickets

Cream linen tablecloth with cream crocheted edging. The cloth is embroidered with flowers and names.

"M.M.L.L. 1952"

murrumbeena methodist church, murrumbeena methodist ladies league

Cream linen tablecloth with cream crocheted edging. The corners of the cloth have embroidered flowers and much of the cloth has the embroidered names of members in different colours.

"M.M. W.A.O.M. JULY 1943"

murrumbeena methodist church, w. j. williams superintendent, l. phillips minister, helen williams president, florence g. dyson state president, women's auxiliary overseas missions

The names of 1955 members are embroidered in one corner and 1973 members in the opposite corner when the President was Claire Preston.

Square cotton lace edged, linen tablecloth with names embroidered at the corners.

templestowe women's auxiliary of overseas missions, woam, methodist women's auxiliary of overseas missions, claire preston president templestowe woam

Rectangular white linen cloth with white embroidered grapes/vines and crosses. The hem is edged with narrow grosgrain ribbon.

Square coarse cotton mustard coloured tablecloth with names embroidered at random in coloured thread.

edithvale uniting church fellowship

Rectangular blue coarse cotton banner with yellow and white lettering. It bears a book and a cross and yellow fringing along the bottom edge. There are five banner supports in the form of loops along the top edge.

"RINGWOOD METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL'

ringwood methodist sunday school, banners, methodist sunday schools

Square tablecloth with text embroidered in squares around edges. The cloth has a yellow, blue, green and red border.

"Darling Road Methodist Ladies Guild 1939"

methodist ladies guild, darling road east malvern methodist church

Lilian (Lily) Thomas, 1888 - 1922, lived with her parents in Bay road Sandringham. Her sister was Dr Elsie Lilian Carne (nee Thomas) who was married to the Rev. T. Clemet Carne. They were Methodist missionaries in India and were associated with the Azamgath Zenana Mission Hospital.

Square white cotton cloth with blue embroidered names around the borders. There is a dedication embroidered in the centre.

In the centre: "'Lily Thomas Cot Sandringham YWMM 1927"

young women's missionary movement, lily thomas, lilian olive thomas 1888 - 1922