Glen Innes Circle for Homes of Peace
- AU AU-MTC 392-7-8
- Subseries
- 1934-1956
Discusses fundraising and prayer activities in support of the Home of Peace.
Glen Innes Circle for Homes of Peace
Discusses fundraising and prayer activities in support of the Home of Peace.
Bankstown Circle for Home of Peace minutes
Discusses fundraising and prayer activities in support of the Home of Peace.
Woman in dark dress and hat, carrying book
Newspaper obituary of Deaconess Ivy Ray, known as the 'Angel of Erskineville', outlining her work among the poor. Photocopy of a photograph of Ivy Ray.
'History of Christian Missions' lecture notes, taken by Evelyn Stokes while studying at B.T.C. (Bible Training College?) in 1938.
Mary Andrews on roof of College of Chinese Studies
Papers relating to the Church of England migration scheme
The Church of England Migration Council brought out young women from the United Kingdom, and placed them under the care of Deaconess House. The young women were then placed in domestic service jobs in households. Deaconess Ruby Short took out a licence for the scheme under the Industrial Arbitration Act on 9th October 1939. Includes lists of 'girl domestics' with arrival dates, ship name and name of employer or caretaker. Also includes lists of Australians requesting domestics, and which type.
Newsletters and Prayer Letters
Typescript newsletter with updates on Deaconess House, the Homes of Peace, the prayer fellowship, and a devotional message from the Head Deaconess. Also includes mailing list from 1976.
Photo series of new student arriving and starting work