File. Australia (Victoria)

Reference No:: U DMS/12/4
Dates:: 28 Apr 1964-24 Sep 1975
Description:: Contains the following papers relating to Mission to Seafarers work in Victoria: correspondence of Reverend T.P. Kerfoot and Reverend W.J.D. Down as successive Deputy General Secretaries for the Mission to Seafarers with contacts in Victoria; copy draft constitution for Mission to Seafarers in Victoria dated 28 Apr 1964; rules re standing orders and general meetings stamped Jul 1964; report by Reverend A.G. Mee following a visit to the UK; Senior Chaplain's report for Sep-Oct 1971; annual reports for Mission to Seafarers in Victoria, 1964-1975 (with gaps). Relates to various matters including: adoption of new constitution for Victoria Mission to Seafarers; financial situation in Victoria and disagreement between the state secretary and the state committee; work with Chinese seamen; Keble Conference; shipping at Geelong and the situation in that port; Mrs Simpson and the Harbour Lights Guild; chairmanship of the Mission to Seafarers in Victoria; alcohol on Mission premises.
Format:: Archive Item
Extent:: 1 file
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Access Conditions:: Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:: Hull University Archives
Collection:: Records of the Head Office of the Mission to Seafarers (formerly known as the Missions to Seamen)