The Ladies Harbour Lights Guild
What would have happened without the gracious and generous time and help given by the women from the Guild?
The Early Origins exhibition pays homage to the Mission’s valued volunteer organisations, in particular the Melbourne chapter of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild, and will be the largest and most complete collection of Ladies Harbour Lights Guild material in Australia. The Guild played a very significant role in the establishment and operation of the current site, having funded most of the construction of the original building in 1916 and continued to service the Mission for over 50 years.
Formed in Australia from the activities of the Mission to Seamen in 1906, this women’s volunteer group soon gained the support of thousands of members around the country, many of who came from prominent society backgrounds. Eventually, in 1963, the Guild merged with the worldwide Flying Angel League, resulting in a joint male and female volunteer base that continues today.
The exhibition covers key periods in Australia’s maritime history, including the Second World War, when social activity at the Mission was in full swing, and the 1960s, when the arrival of containerisation dramatically changed business processes of the shipping industry across the world.
New Assistant Chaplain – Rev’d Heidintatha (Heidin) Kunoo
/in Community, Culture, Heritage, Stories /by Sue DightWe have a new Assistant! The Archbishop of Melbourne, the Rt Rev’d Dr Philip Freier and the Vicar of St Pauls East Kew – also the Vice Chairman of the MtSV, the Rev’d Canon John Sanderson are pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Heidintatha (Heidin) Kunoo as as an Assistant Priest at St […]
And we are back! – Open to Everyone
/in Culture, Events, Heritage, Stories /by Sue DightWe are OPEN! The Garden and the Courtyard are ready to for you to drop by and have a drink. Small groups of up to 10 to ensure social distancing is maintained are able to book a table. Email or call us on 03 9629 7083. info@missiontoseafarers.com.au Bookings will take priority over walk-ins but […]
‘Shantily Clad’ Record Launch – Sea Shanties Live On Stage!
/in Culture, Events, Heritage, Music, Stories /by Sue DightBOOK NOW! Saturday 6th March 2021 8pm-10pm Doors open at 7pm Melbourne-based sea shanty band Shantily Clad launch their long-awaited album Live at the Norla Dome on the Mission’s newly refurbished stage. Come along for a foot-stomping, rip-snorting, soul-healing good time. General Admission $30 Concession $20 All ticket holders receive a complimentary album at the […]