Series GFSMS162 - Records created by the GFS - An Anglican Ministry


ProvenanceGFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY

Inventory Listing

GFSMS162- World Centenary 1875 - 1975 [chart]

Signatures of those attending Centenary service

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1975
Formats Charts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00045 Box Number Chart Location Archive Room 1, Plan Cabinet, E Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-1 Minute Books

Associate and Council Meetings 06/11/1882 - 06/11/1891
Associate and Council Meetings 07/12/1891 - 06/06/1900
Associate and Council Meetings 07/09/1909 - 30/05/1922
Associate and Council Meetings 25/09/1922 - 10/11/1931 *
Associate and Council Meetings 04/03/1932 - 06/07/1937 *
Associate and Council Meetings 03/09/1937 - 05/12/1941 *
Associate and Council Meetings 26/02/1942 - 04/10/1946 *
Council Meetings 01/11/1946 - 17/03/1953 *
Council Meetings 08/04/1953 - 03/08/1959 *

*Annual Meeting Minutes in back of these volumes

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 06/11/1882 - 03/08/1959
Formats Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00001 Box Number 1 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-10 Account Books

Balance Sheets - General Fund 1939
General Fund - Receipts and Expenditure 1960 - 1965
General Fund - Receipts and Expenditure 1965 - 1972
General Fund - Receipts and Expenditure 1973 - 1980

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1939 - 1980
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00021 Box Number 10 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-10 Publications - G.F.S. Notes

June 1938 - December 1950 (except June 1940 - August 1944)
June 1940 - August 1944
February 1951 - December 1955
January 1956 - December 1960
February 1961 - December 1965
January 1966 - December 1969 (incomplete)
January 1970 - November 1974 (incomplete)
February 1975 - December 1977

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1938 - 1977
Formats Journals
Inventory Identifier GFSM00023 Box Number 10 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-11 Publications

G.F.S. Notes (incomplete) Feb. 1978 - Dec. 1981
G.F.S. Notes (incomplete) Feb. 1982 - Nov. 1990 and Sept-December 2004.
K.I.T. (Keep In Touch) Feb. 1973 - Nov. 1977
Cooee! Australia (incomplete) Sept. 1960 - Nov/Dec. 1968
Cooee-Link (printed ever April, July and November) (incomplete) April 1969 - Nov, 1989
C-Bees Torch 1969 - 1977
C-Bees Torch November 1977 - September 1987

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1960 - 2004
Formats Journals
Inventory Identifier GFSM00022 Box Number 11 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 100th Anniversary

100th Annual Report Queensland 1882 - 1982.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1882 - 1982
Formats Reports and Forms
Inventory Identifier GFSM00033 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Publications & Miscellaneous

G.F.S. Leaders' Handbook 1949
Handbook for Australian G.F.S. Leaders c. 1953.
Training for leadership in GFS Volumes 1 & 2 n.d.
Member's Guides - various booklets c. 1920's - 1980's (x 9).
Junior Guides - various booklets c. 1940's (x 3).
Membership Book for St. John Ambulance Brigade - 2 variations n.d.
Miss G.F.S. Junior Guide n.d.
Why Introduce the Miss G.F.S. Junior Guide? N.d.
Membership Cards and bookmarks n.d.
G.F.S. Calendars 1928 - 1934; 1938 - 1941; 1979.
Townsend Series of sales catalogues 1931; 1933; 1934; 1940
Annual Report (England) 1947
Illustrated manuscript plaque n.d.
G.F.S. in America - Suggestions for Program Making in G.F.S. Branches. 1922.
Program Guides (x 3) 1960-1961.
G.F.S. of the USA c. 1954.
Choose Life Series for Senior Members (U.S.A.)
Guides and handbooks - G.F.S. Handbook of Instruction (Caroline M. MYTTON) 1930.
- A G.F.S. Associate and her Work (Caroline M. MYTTON) 1927.
- Branch Secretaries' Guide 1908.
- The Book of G.F.S. 1920.
- Associates' Guide - The Workers' Handbook 1922.
- Associates' Guide - Part II the Workers' Handbook.
- Guide to the Work of an Associate 1931.
- Talk on Membership by Caroline M. YOUNG.
- Preparation for Membership.
- "Lord Jesus Hath a Garden" - A Course for Candidates by Margaret CROPPER.
- Belonging to the G.F.S.
- Handbook for Associates of the Girls' Friendly Society.
Silver speech; hints on voice and speaking
Play production for girls' clubs and societies 1924
2 books from Candidates' Library 1925 & 1928
St. John Air Attendants' Instruction 1954
Cloth badges - old style.
Supplement to the 40th Edition of First Aid to the Injured being Artificial Respiration by the Holger Mielsen Method ?1953 (St. John Ambulance Assoc.)
The Story of the G.F.S. (20p) July 1946
6 lessons for Candidates on the G.F.S. object
Thoughts on the marriage service by M.E. Townsend (1st pub 1884) 1923
G.F.S. Manual of prayer June 1927
G.F.S. Book of prayer n.d.
Praying with The Mothers' Union (Introduction by Joan KENDALL).
Papers for Candidate Workers October 1925 and card for Ethel SIMPSON May 1921.
The Mothers' Union Service Book (Revised Edition 1948).
GFS Notebook & Diary 1932 ("Belonged to Ruby Rankin of St. George Windsor Parish").

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1908 - c. 1980
Formats Reports, Books and Published Papers or Articles
Inventory Identifier GFSM00026 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Specifications re Additional Accommodations in Hostel
Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1955
Formats Specifications
Inventory Identifier GFSM00029 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Display of badges
Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Formats Apparatus and/or Equipment
Inventory Identifier GFSM00031 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Publications

The G.F.S. review June 1935
Australian Newsletter "Caring" 1982 - 1993 (incomplete).
"I Believe" - A Syllabus of Religious Instruction for girls over 16 years of age by Phyllis DENT.

Leaflets, etc - A Short Guide to the Working of a G.F.S. Branch.
- "Wonderful Workers" being the story for 30 years Enterprise of Training and Employment July 1928
- Order of Service - Dedication of Townsend House 09/03/1926
- Dedication of Banner - Westminster Abbey 04/11/1922.
- G.F.S. Programmes and Syllabus.
- G.F.S. Programme Suggestions (x 3 for each age group) 1960-1961.
- Preparation for Enrolment as a Junior.
- Preparation for Admission as a Member.
- Welcome to G.F.S.
- G.F.S. is around Australia in every State (game).
- Presentation of Trainee Leader.
- Presentation of Cadet Leader.
- Members' Promise and Prayer.
- Open to you! Church of England Youth Groups Diocese of Brisbane.
- You don't have to be a sticky beak to find out about G.F.S.
- Enquiring about G.F.S.
Booklets - Types and Shadows - A Quarry for Teachers.
- The Golden Gates by Eleanor MARTIN.
- For the Glory of God Lessons for Prentices 1944.
- Preparation for Membership Six Talks by Dorothea HARE & Mary HEATH-STUBBS.
- Preparation for Membership Some Suggestions by Margaret ANTRIM.
- "Why do I have Wages?" by E.C. KNIGHT BRUCE 1928.
- Fight the Good Fight - Six Lessons for G.F.S. Candidates' Class by Dorothy BURTON.
- Six Lessons on the Candidate's Card by Gwen UPCOTT.
- G.F.S. Members' Committees Diocesan, Branch, Parochial with Specimen Rules 1920.
- Come over to My House (U.S.A.) 1940.
- Teenagers Build World Relationships (U.S.A.) 1953.
- Patterns for Living All Sizes by Mona HULL (U.S.A.) 1961.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1922 - 1993
Formats Journals
Inventory Identifier GFSM00032 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Publications

English Leaflets - "What Girls Should Know".
- Candidates' Festival Service.
- The Motto of the Girls' Friendly Society.
- The G.F.S. - What is it?
- GFS Prayer Book.
- 14 Simple Lessons for Candidates.
- Quarterly Paper of Intercession & Thanksgiving 1937.
- How to make use of our G.F.S. Organization by Margaret E. ARBUTHNOT 1929.
- Diamond Jubilee 1875 - 1935 Day of Prayer 28/02/1935.
- Form of Admission of Associates and Members.
- The Service of Youth through the Girls' Friendly Society.
- The G.F.S. Alphabet.
- Diamond Jubilee Hymn (London).
- A High Endeavour - Some Thoughts on the G.F.S. Rule by L.M.W.
- A G.F.S. ABC.
- A Word of Goodwill to the Girls' Friendly Society by Lord Bishop of Blackburn, Bishop P.M. HERBERT.
- The Pilot Member's Job 1935.
- Prentices 1939.
- Our Own G.F.S. Missionaries 1944.
- Girl Guide Department.
- Prayers for use at Corporate Communions and at other times 1925.
- Will you join? 1936.
- Girls' Friendly Society.
- War Training Scheme (x 2).
- G.F.S. Guiding 1932.
- G.F.S. Hymn Sheet.
- Song Sheet (II) 1928.
- Form of Admission of Associates & Members.
- Service of Re-Dedication 1937 and 1938.
- G.F.S. Candidate Work - What it is. 1939.
- Ideals for an Associate 1936.
- How to be President and Secretary to a G.F.S. Branch.
- The Service of Youth through the Girls' Friendly Society.
- By-Laws for Members' Committees 1938.
- Short Guide to the Working of a G.F.S. Branch.
- What about the Girls' Friendly Society?

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1925 - 1944
Formats General Publications and Published Papers or Articles
Inventory Identifier GFSM00038 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-12 Publications

Leaflets - G.F.S. Member Achievement Awards c. 1970.
- G.F.S. Achievement Awards Leaders' Guide Book.
- G.F.S. Readers' Union & Elementary Readers' Union Scheme and Report October 1935 - March 1936.
- Form of Admission of Associates & Members.
- A Test Book of G.F.S. Knowledge for Members & Candidates.
- Form of Prayer for opening or closing meeting of Candidates together with Form of Enrolment 1945.
- G.F.S. Imperial & Overseas.
- Group Discussion 1939.
- "Our Own" G.F.S. Missionary Funds.
- Test for Associates 1935.
- Form for use when Associates are Commissioned.
- Form of Admission to the Girls' Friendly Society (x 2).
- Commemoration Card 1928 (x 2).
- What your Members should know.
- "In our day of Thanksgiving one Psalm let us offer" .
- Notes for leaders on the Branch Programme and Competition Syllabus of the G.F.S. 1949 - 1950.
- G.F.S. Branch Programme and Grading Competition Syllabus 1949 - 1950 including items for the Central Display in the Royal Albert Hall London 10/06/1950.
- G.F.S. Certificate Human Relationships - Preliminary Grade and Intermediate Grade.
- G.F.S. Certificate Branch Work Intermediate Grade.
- G.F.S. Certificate Branch Work Senior Grade (x 10).
- The G.F.S. Review January 1949.
- Working Associate's Card (Muriel LOVELAND- Morningside Branch).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1935 - c. 1970
Formats General Publications, Newsletters and Published Papers or Articles
Inventory Identifier GFSM00039 Box Number 12 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-13 Slides and film strips

Box Tallebudgera camp n.d.
Box signs, hymns, hostel n.d.
Box signs n.d.
2 x boxes miscellaneous slides n.d.
Large slides G.F.S. Service in Cathedral c. 1970's
G.F.S. Activities - 1955 - 1959; 1960's; 1960 - 1962; 1963 - 1964; 1965; 1966; 1967 - 1968; 1969; 1970; 1971; 1972
Strip - Summer School (English) n.d.
Strip - G.F.S. in British Guiana n.d.
Strip - Highlights of G.F.S. N.d.
Glass slide of Overseas Shield (in Brisbane ) 1925
Glass slides - G.F.S. History n.d.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1925 - 1972
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00030 Box Number 13 Location Archives Room 2, Bay 5, FP, Shelf 1 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-14 Miscellaneous

Red album - "A greeting to Ipswich Queensland from members of the Elder Members Committee Ipswich, England" 13/10/1910 (has poems, notes and information).
Blue album - Pictorial of places in England with explanations - from Elder Members Committee Ipswich, England to Ipswich Queensland 02/07/1930.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1910 - 1930
Formats Memoranda
Inventory Identifier GFSM00035 Box Number 14 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-14 Publications

A Prayer Book for G.F.S. Members (1931). London: Longmans, Green & Co. Ltd.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1931
Formats Accounts and Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00036 Box Number 14 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-14 Pittsworth and the Downs Branches

Pittsworth Minute book 01/02/1962 - 11/05/1967
Pittsworth Minute book ? 20/06/1968 - 02/10/1979
Pittsworth Minute book ? 05/02/1980 - 11/11/1980
Pittsworth Minute book ? 03/02/1981 - 01/12/1981
Intermediate Minute book 28/09/1969 - 09/11/1970
Programmes 1973
Prayer book 1981
Roll book - House of Lydia 1979
Roll book - House of Dorcas 1979
Roll book - Pittsworth n.d.
Roll book - Junior n.d.
Roll books - 1967 - 1968; 1973 - 1974; 1984
Roll book - Junior 1985 - 1986
Roll book - c 1985 - 1986
Roll book 1987
Roll book 1989 - 1990
Roll book 1992 - 1993
Roll book and programmes 1995
Roll book c1986 - 2000
Pittsworth account book 1993 - 1999
Downs Regional account book 1980 - 2001

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 01/02/1962 - 2001
Formats Accounts, Minutes and Agendas, Books and Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00037 Box Number 14 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-15 Miscellaneous

Cards - Christmas from Archbishop Halse.
- Christmas from Lady Abel-Smith (photo of Sir Abel-Smith and Lady Abel-Smith).
- Christmas from Lady Abel-Smith (photo of Abel-Smith family).
- Christmas from Lady Abel-Smith (photo of Hereford cattle, Central Queensland).
- Christmas from Governor General and Lady Slim 1957.
- Plaque with bible verses. On reverse is inscription "With Greetings for 1938 from the G.F.S. at Darley Dale".

Copy of blank Charter for opening a branch.
Booklets, etc for Allunga Wurlie National Camp. January 1981.
World Council Japan August 1984.
GFS Book by Kay FERGUSON (x 2) Holland Park Branch n.d.
National Camps; World & Commonwealth Conferences (includes photos) 1946 - 1987.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1938 - 1984
Formats General Correspondence, Ephemera, Books, Loose Photographic Prints and Forms
Inventory Identifier GFSM00040 Box Number 15 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-15 Publications

The C-Bee Torch - Activity Books (x 2) c. 1978.
Rocky Rag 1981 (x 2).
Southport Scandall 1981 (x 5).
Book of Prayer 1950.
Cooee Link Magazines April 1988 - 1994.
Various - Committees Work in This Way (National Assoc. of Girls' Clubs & Mixed Clubs).
- G.F.S. its story - a history of the girls friendly society in Australia. Written by Peter JOHNSON 1975.
- Planning a G.F.S. Meeting (Leaders Handbook No. 4).
- GFS - An Anglican Ministry - I'm joining GFS as a Junior Member.
- Keeping Puppets Alive.
- Activity Book.
- The Girls' Friendly Society and the Church 1945.
- G.F.S. Junior Awards
- GFS An Anglican Ministry to Children and Families (Diocese of Brisbane) Update 1982 - 1996.
- G.F.S. Candidates for Membership.
- Centenary C celebrations (Australia 1979, New South Wales 1980).
- Honk! Honk! A Magazine for the Girls' Friendly Society Province of Queensland (x 2).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1945 - 1996
Formats General Publications, Newsletters, Published Papers or Articles and Forms
Inventory Identifier GFSM00042 Box Number 15 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-15 Correspondence

G.F.S. Hats 1988 - 1989.
By Searching Quiz 1970's.
Service Awards for Juniors n.d.
G.F.S. Singers (includes a minute) 1948 - 1949.
Jubilee Fete 22/09/1951.
Centenary Celebrations 1975 - 1979.
Q'ld Centenary Celebrations 1982 - 1983.
Honk Honk c. 1944 - 1966.
Correspondence Branch (C-Bees) 1988 - 1992.
C.E.B.S. Correspondence 1990 - 1991.
Anglican Men's Society 1995.
Archbishop's Certificate - Children's Ministry 1990's.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1944 - 1995
Formats General Correspondence, Minutes and Agendas and Loose Notes
Inventory Identifier GFSM00044 Box Number 15 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-15 G.F.S. Hostel

Letter from Ailsa SKIPPEN re G.F.S. Hostel and sketches of layout of hostel and piece of furniture.
List of those at the G.F.S. Hostel Reunion 05/04/0986 at New Farm Park - Organised by Lois McKAY (Grott) - paid a visit to GFS House after lunch.
1946 - 1950's - Helen ROLLS (Beatie) 1949 - 1953.
- Beryl WATERS (Shearer) 1949 - 1952.
- Joan TURNER (Woodley) 1949 - Jan/June
- Margaret BRAUNBERGER (Williams) 1948 - 1950
- Margot POWER (Wicks) 1949 - 1950.
- Beverley BRIANT (Taylor) 1949 - 1950.
- Janie WADE 1948 - 1949.
- Heather HALLAM 1948 - 1953.
- Mavis DOVE (Hunter) 1946 - 1949 (with first intake after-service girls).
1951 - 1955 - Phyl PRICE (Webber) 1949 - 1951.
- Pam DEVINE (Keane) 1952 - 1954.
- Margaret GRICE (Tilbury) 1953.
1956 - 1960 - Bev McCOMISKIE (Duke) 1958.
- Jenny DUVAL (Dahl) 1960 - 1962.
- Marilyn SVENSEN (Duke) 1960 - 1962.
- Joan BUTLER (Chard) 1960 - 1961.
1961 - 1965 - Caroline MODEC (1965.
1971 - 1976 - Lois McKAY (Grott) Feb 1973 - April 1976 (Last resident).
- Debbie ZAEZA (Knight) 1974 - 1976.
- Karen HOBSON (Denny) 1974 - 1975.
- Dorothy SCOTT (last Matron).
List of names remembers for GFS House 1946 - 1953.
Val ANDREWS, Avril ALLAN, Ruth ALLAN, Nancy ALLWOOD, Mavis ALLEN, Eunice ATTWELL, Val BEAMAN (Samways), Daphne BAMBRICK, Del BARON, Barb BARON, Barb BROWNE, Pat BARGENQUEST (Sheppard?), Joyce BENNETT, Helen BEATTIE (Rolls), Fran BENNETT (Lawrence), Mabel BEIBER, Alice BEACOM, Mary BILTOFT, Phyllis BREWER-CHARLES, Shirley COPEMAN, Joan COPEMAN, Jean CHAMBERS, Joy CARSTENS (Reid), Beris CARSTENS (Fox), ElzineCOWEN, Noeline CZISLOWSKI, Eunice CROSBY, Babs DERRICK (Risdale), Bev DOUGALL (Watson), Irene DUNNE, Eleanor FOSTER (Barry), Margaret GREEN (Whyte), Jean GARTRELL, Marj GOVERS (Lyons), Judy HANLEY, Eunice HEDGELONG, Heather HALLAM, Mavis HUNTER (Dove), Mavis HOLMES, Ellen JARRED, Marge JENSEN (Robinson), Pat KIRVAN (Kitchener), Margaret KEYS, Lorraine LAPHAM (Fraser), Margaret McCANN (Sondergeld), Judy McCONOCHIE, Dossie McNEE, Maxine McCULLOUGH, Corrinna MELVILLE, Pat MILNE, Jan MACINTOSH, Audrey MOLLER, Shirley MORRIS, Hilary MORRIS, Ann MILLER, Ailsa MONRO, Olga NEWMAN, Leslie OSBORNE, Pearl OSBORNE (Dennien), Dorothy O',EARA (Newman), Barbara PHIPPS (Henry), Margaret PETERSON, Jocelyn PETERSON, Wendy PAY (Beattie), Murrie PERRY (Whaites), Billie POWELL, Elvie PONSTON, Alma RUDD (Locke), Joyce RICKARDS, Nancy RICKARDS, Cicely ROSS, Gwynfa REES (Gray), Mary STALLEY, Muriel STANTON, Muriel SAAL, Pal SEITZ, Wilma SMITH, Buena STANFORD, Beryl SHEARER (Waters), Thea STANTON, Betty SMITH, Irene SIMPSON, Jean SMITH, Bev TAYLOR (Briant), Pat TAAFE (Ward), Margot UNWIN (Dec.), Phyl WEBBER (Price), Margot WICKS (Power), Margaret WILLIAMS (Braunberger), Joan WOODLEY (Turner), Selma, WRIGHT (Watt), Olwyn WILLIAMS, Beryl WOOD, Lesley WEBB, Joan WHITE, Ann WILLIAMS (Grimmer), Janie WADE, Robin WATT (Cohen).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1986 - 2005
Formats General Correspondence and Sketches
Inventory Identifier GFSM00046 Box Number 15 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-16 Miscellaneous

LP Recording entitled "We gather together" x2.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00041 Box Number 16S Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-17 Correspondence

Provincial correspondence and Honk Honk Magazines 1975 - 1995.
General Correspondence 1988 - 1990.
World Council 1978 - 2004.
Australian Council 1985.
Jervois Fellowship - Bi-Centenary Program 1988.
- Report of the Jervois Fellowship 1988 - 1990.
- Oceans Apart - Jervois Fellowship Report 1991 - 1993.
Welcome to Queensland Governors 1976 - 1996

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1975 - 2004
Formats General Correspondence, Reports, Loose Notes and Published Papers or Articles
Inventory Identifier GFSM00047 Box Number 17 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-17 Roll Books

Centenary Roll 1982; updated to 1985

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1982 - 1985
Formats Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00048 Box Number 17 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-17 Geebung - Zillmere Branch

Newsletters

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1970 - c. 1979
Formats Newsletters
Inventory Identifier GFSM00049 Box Number 17 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-17 Publications

Camp booklets 1975 - 1990
A Jubilee Chronicle for Overseas: Diamond Jubilee 1935

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1935 - 1990
Formats General Publications and Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00050 Box Number 17 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-18 Miscellaneous

"Early Days" - historical documents; correspondence and magazines 1880s - 1980s.
Industrial Exhibitions 1932 - 1972
Townsend Memorial House, London c1920's
Newspaper cuttings (in book) c1900 - 1981
Christmas Card from World Chairman & World Secretary 1970
Special Services - Diamond Jubilee Hymn "Non Nobis Domine" 1935.
- Service of Thanksgiving & Re-dedication St John's Cathedral
- Brisbane Diocesan Concert 25/10/1974.
- Farewell Eucharist for Cliff HOLDOM (Youth Officer) 29/01/1985.
- Celebration of the 120th Anniversary of GFS in the Diocese of Brisbane at St. Francis Theological College 24/05/2002.
- GFS Brisbane World Day of Prayer Service (also 125th anniversary) 06/10/2007.

GFS House, New Farm by John MACKENZIE-SMITH 19/03/2005 (x 2).
Photo album of G.F.S. Coorparoo 1947 - 2000.
Newspaper clippings - Brs Bright-Parker's visit 1954.
World Council & Centenary Westfield College London July 1975
- Programme 19 - 25/07/1975.
- Admission Tickets - Tea Ticket and Service Admission.
- Service of Thanksgiving & Re-dedication (Westminster Abbey) 19/07/1975.
- Service St. Paul's Cathedral 20/07/1975.
- Card for 7th World Council of GFS with autographs.
- Service at Cathedral Church of St. Micvhael, Coventry 24/07/1975.
- Souvenir Programm Centenary Celebrations Stoneleigh 08-10/08/1975.
- Service of Praise & Thanksgiving Centenary Celebrations Stoneleigh 10/08/1975.
- Centenary Year 1975 - music.
- Japanese card.
- GFS Today (booklet)
- GFS 8th World Council Souvenir Melbourne, Australia 24-27/08/?
- News from Korean GFS to Fellow Members 1975.
- Letters and newspaper clipping.

G.F.S. Branches & Officers (Dioceses of Brisbane and Rockhampton) 1970 - 1971.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1880 - 2007
Formats General Publications, General Correspondence, News Clippings, Newsletters, Loose Notes, Journals, Loose Photographic Prints, Lists and Forms
Inventory Identifier GFSM00051 Box Number 18 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 12, EK, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-18 Publications

Leaflets/brochures - GFS The place to be.
- GFS Helping children and young people learn and discover . . . An Anglican Ministry.
- Little Children are . . . BUT they are also . . . What is your Church doing for them?
- You can make a difference (Become a G.F.S. Leader)
- G.F.S. Ministering in a Changing Society.
- What's it all about?

Brochures for particular parish groups - Algester GFS for children 5 years and older).
- Algester GFS An Anglican Ministry.
- East Logan - GFS An Anglican Ministry.
- Kenmore-Brookfield GFS Kids Plus.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Formats Forms
Inventory Identifier GFSM00052 Box Number 18 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 12, EK, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-19 Roll Books

List of Branches and Office Bearers

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1988 - 1997, incomplete
Formats Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00056 Box Number 19 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 10, DN, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-19 St. James' Kelvin Grove Branch

History, photographs, newspaper clippings, etc.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1931 - 1986
Formats News Clippings, Loose Notes and Loose Photographic Prints
Inventory Identifier GFSM00057 Box Number 19 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 10, DN, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-19 Miscellaneous

Becoming a G.F.S. Leader - The Basic Training Course for Leaders.
G.F.S. Orientation - Becoming a G.F.S. Leader Part 1 and Part 2.
G.F.S. Diocese of Brisbane Training Weekend 15-16/07/1989.
"Worship is the Orientation of Life Towards God" by Evelyn UNDERHILL.
GFS Australia Cadet Leader Course 1 including worksheets.
Training for Leadership in G.F.S. (Commonwealth leadership training department)
- Volume 1 Basic Course - principles and practice.
- Volume 2 Advanced Course - principles and practice.
Training Weekend 1988 - Creativity.
- Praying with Children.
- The Organisation of G.F.S.
- "Junior Programmes"
- What A Miracle Am I
- Visions.

GFS Training by Correspondence - 1984.
- 1985.
- 1986.
GFS Leadership Training - Junior Cadet.
- Senior Cadet.

Certificates and Adjudication Sheets for GFS Industrial Exhibition 1964.

Look It's Here =- A Resource Book for Youth Leaders 1987.
Senior GFS Australia Day Weekend Camp at Halse Lodge Noosa (copies of photographs) - Dorothy TOMKINS (missionary) in group photos; Kaye PITMAN in another photo ? C. 1940-1950.
Shine in the Sun National Camp/Convention at Stuartholme School, Toowong January 2001 (including orders of service, newspaper articles, advertising, etc).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1964? - 2001
Formats Loose Notes, Loose Photographic Prints, Photocopied Documents, Forms and Manuals
Inventory Identifier GFSM00053 Box Number 19 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 10, DN, Shelf 3 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-2 Minute Books

Council Meetings 03/09/1959 - 05/04/1967 *
Council Meetings 17/05/1967 - 02/09/1971 *
Council Meetings 08/11/1971 - 07/10/1981 *
Executive Committee 24/08/1945 - 18/09/1952
Executive Committee 16/10/1952 - 07/10/1982

* Annual Meeting Minutes in back of these volumes

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 03/09/1959 - 07/10/1982
Formats Minutes and Agendas
Access Partially closed until 7 October 2012
Inventory Identifier GFSM00002 Box Number 2 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-20 Miscellaneous - Photographs

61. Rev. Kay PITTMAN, GFS Chaplain c. 2006.
62. Flo GRANVILLE and Janet HYSLOP. C. 2006.
63. Visit from Betty LAWENADI, a GFS & MU Member from Popoldota PNG at the Algester Branch with Lesley BRIGGS (1 - of group; 1 - of Lesley & Betty; 1 of Betty)
64. Albany Creek Branch (x 3) Sharyn CARNAHAN, Elizabeth CROSS & Jemma SELVAGE (baby) 1994.
65. Quiet afternoon at Bishopsbourne Milton 1959/1960 with Jan PROCTOR (Pryor) of Greenslopes Branch, Anne HENRY (Stevens) and Ena (Holland) of Sherwood Branch.
66. Point Lonsdale 1949.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip to St. John's Cathedral 03/03/2002 where the GFS formed a quard of honour outside the Cathedral.
67. " The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh leaving the Cathedral - Dean David THOMAS and Archbishop Philip ASPINALL also in photo.
68. " GFS Honour Guard outside the Cathedral.
69. " Prince Philip talking to some of GFS ladies.
70. " Queen Elizabeth accepting a boquet from one of the girls.
71. " Group photo of Honour Guard with banner.
72. " Di BELL with Premier Peter BEATTIE.
73. " Crowd photo with Queen and Honour Guard in background.
74. " photos of individuals from the group.

75. Joyce PROVOKA (Coorparoo GFS Member) in a Phythmic Jump Exercise 1947.
76. GFS Coorparoo group photo.
77. Mr. PIZZY, Minister for Education, presenting an award to the top girl student of Kedron Park eachers Training College who resided at GFS Hostel for 2 years.
78. Mr. PIZZY with four Thursday Island Graduates from Kedron Park Teachers Training College - girls resided at GFS Hostel.
79. GFS Hostel (G.F.S. House), New Farm (front view) 1956.
80. Mrs. THOMPSON (centre), Matron of GFS Hostel with graduates c. 1960's.
81. Mrs. THOMPSON with Thursday Island Graduates of Kedron Park Teachers Training College.
82. 4 members of Holland Park GFS preparing exhibits for Mission Week Exhibition September 1967 (x 2).
83. Industrial Exhibition c. 1961 - Pam COX (Best) Sherwood Branch, Brownwyn WHYTE (Coorparoo & Central Branches), Jan BURNETT (centre of photo).
84. GFS Industrial Exhibition displays.
85. GFS Mission Week Exhibition 4-5/10/1968 - Bronwyn WHITTAKER (Leader of Stafford Branch) and Doris RICHARDSON (Diocesan Secretary Brisbane GFS).
86. Mrs. SHARWOOD (President 1963-1970) and Archbishop STRONG walking through an Honour Guard of GFS members.
87. Chapel at GFS Hostel, New Farm (altar).
88. Chapel at GFS Hostel, New Farm (distant).
89. Members of St. James' Towoomba 1950 (x 2).
90. Industrial Exhibition display (floral).
91. St. James' Juniors in a pool 07/10/1950.
92. Holiday Camp 1948.
93. Group at Scarborough Training Weekend January 1946.
94. 3 members of St. James' Branch.
95. Group at Point Lonsdale June 1949.
96. St. Mary's Herberton (Judith, Judy W., Dermott, Glen, Jeanette) January 1955.
97. Members of the Sarina, Walkerstn, Merani and North Mackay Branches outside St. Luke's Church Sarina in 1971. (far right is Rev. John HOOG, Diocesan Chaplain, and left is Mrs HOOG, Diocesan Chairman for GFS).
98. Clayfield Branch group.
99-101. Woolloongabba gymnastic display group 1971.
102. Group of members.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1947 - c. 2006
Inventory Identifier GFSM00059 Box Number 20 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-20 Miscellaneous - Photographs

165. Group of ladies outside the Cathedral (Archbishop SHARP in centre) early 1930's.
166. 1984 GFS Concert programme.
167-172. 1984 Concert performances.
173. Float in the Youth Display of Warana Festival 1981.
174. Floral Competition August 1980.
175. Enrolment Service at Deception Bay (group photograph).
176. "Anything Goes" Toowoomba - march past.
177. L_R - Visit of Australian Chairman, Miss Pat FRANKLIN; Australian L.T.O. Miss Narelle KIDSON; Beryl KEOGH (L.T.O.) August 1980.
178-190. Craft Day at Webber House June 1984.
191-193. 1975 Centenary Celebrations Soiree Tea.
194-198. 1975 Centenary display in window of Bank of New South Wales in Adelaide Street - shows GFS uniforms, badges, etc.

Centenary Celebrations at Church of England Grammar School 29/09/1979
199. Mrs Beryl KEOGH with the "Prettiest Parasol". (newspaper article about the 100th anniversary is also held.
200. 2 girls with Kelvin Grove banner.
201. ? , Mrs WHITE, Mrs HAIDLEY, Miss HAIDLEY.
202-208. Parade march past of GFS branches.
209. L-R - Maureen BIRI, Flo GRANVILLE, Norma HASTHORPE, Archbishop GRINDROD, Jacqui HANLON, Evelyn BECKENHAM (Australian Chairman).
210. Newspaper article re "Visit for centenary" of Mrs Evelyn BECKENHAM.
211. L_R - Joyce MAPLESTON, Evelyn MECHENHAM, M. MOORE, Nancy EMBREY, Iris DEAN, Betty RILEY (wrapping Centenary Cake).
212. Townsend Members wrapping Centenary Cake.
213-216. Booval members.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00061 Box Number 20 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-20 Miscellaneous - Photographs

1. GFS 110 years Luncheon 31/10/1992 Lilian LAIDLAW & Jan PROCTOR (x 2).
2. " Miss Lillian LAIDLAW (Aged 94 yrs) surrounded by past GFS members.
3 & 4. " guests.
5. " Nancy NORWOOD, Lesley BRIGGS.
6. " Betty FOOTE (Frederick); Marjorie VIETH (Johnston); Mary BRENT (Cross).
7. " Joan JACKSON (McKinnon); Thea PETERSEN (Miles); May HALL (Andrews); Margaret MOLE (Miles); Frances TAYLOR (Burley).
8. " Val PHILLIPS (McConnell); Dorothy MATTHEWS (Kerr); Lorna TALLANTINE (Smith).
9. " Addis URE; Norma HELPS (Male).
10. " Dr Lesley WILLIAMS; Grace SMITH (Weir); Rev. Leah SHAW (head only); Rosemunde FINLAY Eden).
11. " Rosamunde FINLAY (Eden), Rev. Leah SHAW; Jan SHAW; Ruth ZANDE (Hendriksen).
12. " Jean SCHOMBERG (Fairbrother); Zoe JOHNSTON (Clarke).
13-16. " groups of ladies.
17. 120th Birthday Celebrations at St. Francis' College Milton 25/05/2002 Suzanne CLAIRE carrying Kenmore banner.
18. " North Ipswich and Pittsworth banners shown.
19-24. " during the special service in the chapel (22 is the music group)
25. " Tanya ? And Di BELL reading the Bible with Rev. Kay PITMAN behind.
26. " Rev. Kay PITMAN.
27. " Group outside the chapel displaying the banners.
28. " Music group playing outside during meal.
29. " 3 ladies - one is Di Bell holding a banner.
30. " Lesley BRIGGS with an elderly lady.
31. " group during meal (includes Marj WELLING, Yvonne VICTOR, Lou WHILE, Nancy NORWOOD.
32. " group during meal.
33. 120th Birthday Celebrations at St. Thomas' North Ipswich 19/12/2002 - cake.
34-35. " Lesley BRIGGS and members.
36. Annual General Meeting 23/03/1996 Mrs Nancy NORWOOD presenting cheque for replacement car for St. Luke's Nursing Service to Mrs. Cherryl WIRTANEN, Assistant Director of Nursing.
37-40. Warana float 1985.
41. Lady O'CONNELL Diocesan Chairman 1882 - 1909 (used for Companion September 2008).
42. Mrs. E. MORGAN-BAKER 1915 - 1919.
43. Mrs. J.A. PATTINSON 1909 - 1915.
44. Mrs. H.H. DIXON 1938 - 1952.
45. Mrs. E.M. HITCHCOCK 1952 - 1955.
46. Mrs. J SPENCER-BOOTH (Theo) 1955 - 1957.
47. Mrs. W.H.B. STEVENSON 1920 - 1938.
48. Mrs. C.E.B. MUCHAMP (Peggy) 1970 - 1971.
49. Mrs. A.L. SHARWOOD (Margaret) 1957 - 1967.
50. Mrs. R.E. WICKS (Gladys) 1973 - 1976.
51. Mrs. T.H.H. HOOD (Joy) 1977 - 1979.
52. Mrs. J.D. HUGHES (Ruth) 1979 - 1981.
53. Mrs. F.R. ARNOTT (Anne) 1971 - 1973.
54. Lady and child cutting a celebratory cake for the Downs Regional Conference "Clowning Around" (courtesy of the Toowoomba Chronicle).
55. Mrs. W.H. HANLON (Jacqueline) 1981 - 1985.
56. Mrs. W.R. DARNLEY (Margaret) 1985 - 1989.
57. Mrs. Lesley BRIGGS 1998 -
58. Camp group 1953.
59. Mrs. Audrey SOUTER-ROBERTSON 1989 - 1992.
60. Mrs. Nancy NORWOOD 1993 - 1998.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00058 Box Number 20 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-20 Miscellaneous - Photographs

103. Three GFS members in uniform carrying the GFS Hamilton banner 25/06/1939.
104. GFS group in uniform (may be gymnastics group).
105. His Grace, Archbishop GRINDROD, receives a "Welcome Basket" at Bishopsbourne on his appointment to Brisbane November 1980.
106. Members of the Ball Committee for the CEYMS-GFS Debutante Ball to be held 4th July at Cloudland Ballroom. L - R Mr. Phil FELTON, Miss B MATHEWSON, Mr. A. DENNISS, Mrs. J. WATKIN (Secretary) and Mr. C. DUNCAN.
107. Daphne WISHART (Wynnum Branch) part of debating group c. 1940's.
108. Audrey Wynnum Branch) part of debating group c. 1940's.
109. Wedding of Bishop Barry HUNTER (later Bishop of Riverina) and Dorothy SANDERS of Sherwood.
110. Commemorative photo of Toowoomba "Carnival of Flowers" 1988 showing St. James' GFS members marching in the parade.
111. Mrs. K. BRIGHT-PARKER (2nd right) with Judith and Beth KERNKE and Barbara WILTON at the opening of new club rooms in Webber House July 1954.
112. ? , Laurel MUSTON, Felicity MUNDLEBERG, Mrs BRIGHT-PARKER outside of St. John's Cathedral c. 1980's.
113. GFS Garden Party c. 1951 (Rev. C. BROOKE, Mrs. D.M. BROOKE, Val WILLIS, ? , Doris RICHARDSON - front row).
114. Mrs. ANTCLIFFE.
115. ? GFS member c. 1900.
116. Judith, Neryda and Glen (3 ladies) taken at "Whytecliffe" for Alan & Jeanette FARAGHER's wedding 14/08/1957.
117. Group of GFS members with rector and altar boys taken after admission service at St. Mary's Wondai 03/04/1955.
118. GFS Floral Display in St. John's Cathedral c. 1988.
119. Mrs. Jean CHESHIRE of Melbourne, Commonwealth Chairman 1969, World Chairman 1969 (1969 - 1972).
120. International Night at St. Andrew's Church hall South Brisbane for GFS 09/10/1971 - L-R Marcia, Mrs CHESHIRE (World Chairman) and Helen MOSES of Chelmer.
121-122. GFS members forming a Guard of Honour on the steps of St. John's Cathedral for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Princess Anne May 1970 (also newspaper cutting of same event). This item contains references to: Members of the Royal Family
123-124. GFS Guard of Honour for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1954. This item contains references to: Members of the Royal Family
125-126. Young girl presenting a boquet to Princess Anne, with The Queen and Prince beside her during visit 12/04/1970. This item contains references to: Members of the Royal Family
127-129. Visit of Princess Alexandra - she's talking to GFS members 06/09/1959.
This item contains references to: Members of the Royal Family.
130. Intercession Service 1950 - GFS members with all the banners from parishes in the Diocese.
131-132. Jubilee Service 1932 (groups of ladies with banners behind them).

Jubilee Fete at Government House, Brisbne 22/09/1951.
133. People arriving at Government House.
134. Dance group in the gardens.
135. Group of people with Government House in the background.
136. Group of ladies with floral displays.
137. Line up of GFS girls.
138. Man on penny farthing bicycle and people in costume.
139. Line up of young girls along road.
140. Lady speaking at microphone (Archbishop Halse at side).
141. Possibly Governor's wife speaking (Archbishop Halse at side).
142. Flowers being presented to ? Governor's wife - girl in costume.

143. Lorna TALLENTIRE (Thornlow-Smith) Albion Branch - part of debating group c. 1940.
144. Corinna MELVILLE Albion Branch - part of debating group c. 1940's.
145. GFS Choir c. 1949.
146. Lutwyche members in play "Martha & Mary" (script attached) 1949 - L-R Beryl PANKHURST (Upton), Barbara MULLER, Yvonne LE CORNU (Victor), Pam SMITH.
147-164. GFS Nativity Presentation.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00060 Box Number 20 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-20 Miscellaneous - Photographs

School Girls Holiday Camp Tallebudgerra January 1947.
217-219 & 227. Exercises on the beach.
220-225. Group photos.
226. Groups visit to Coolangatta.

228 & 230. Leaders Camp Talebudgerra 1949.
229. Camp 1950 (girls weaving).
231-232. Training weekend for Junior Branch Leaders at Scarborough 25-27/01/1945.
233. Schoolgirls' Camp at Halse Lodge 07-16/01/1953 (plus newspaper article)
234. March to Botanic Gardens for GFS 100 years 1975 led by Archbishop ARNOTT.
235-236. Presentation of Awards at Margate Camp 1983.
237. Five ladies with the Overseas Shield won by the GFS Cathedral Branch in 1925. "Girls' Friendly Society Central Competitions presented by The Lady Bertha Dawkins Chairman of Imperial and Overseas Committee."
238. GFS Float in Brisbane Youth Week August 1946.
239. Training Camp for Leaders 1948.
240-241. Holiday Camp 1948.
242-243. Point Lonsdale 1949.
244. Margate Camp 1975.
245. Jill PATRICK's wedding day at GFS House January 1969 (standing on stairs).
246. All Age Camp - Margate November 1981.
247. Holiday camp 1949.
248-249. Holiday camp 1950.
250. Summer School Toowoomba December 1948 - January 1949.
251. School girls camp 04-13/01/1950 (x 2).
252. Commonwealth Camp 07-14/01/1955.
253. School girls camp 14-21/01/1955.
254. All Souls Thursday Island group of members and candidates in 1932 with banner.
255-257. GFS & CEYMS Holiday weekend January 1956.
258. Margate Camp 1975.
259. Beryl KEOGH & Jenny NOLAN visiting at the National Fitneww Camp Yeppoon July 1979.
260-261. First Joint Camp CEBS&GFS at Mt. Tamborine 1978.
262. GFS branch at Rabaul Papua/New Guinea (TPNG) at first admission service 04/08/1968.
263. Christmas greeting card with photo of inside of St Michael & All Angels Church Sag Sag (?PNG) fron Ann TAYLOR.
264. PNG GFS members c. 1960's.
265-266. Al Age Camp Margate November 1981.
267. "Teachers and Junior Teachers at St. Matthew's School (Wamira Papua) All Guild girls". (see 270)
268. Bring home the fireood Kampoys Bernuk?
269. "The St. Lawrence at Wedan beach. At the left of the photo, near the coconut trees, you can see the tower of our Cathedral. If you continued round the shore to the left for a couple of miles you would get to Qarara. Further along the beach to the right, you come to Newton College where we are training for ? Diaconate at present, and goin on about quarter of a mile you would see St. Aidan's College, where the students are being trained to teach."
270. "Rather a faint copy - taken of the GSM girls with their banner - outside the west door of our new church. 1955" Guild of St. Mary Qarara, Wamira Papua. (see 267)
271. "Mrs Tuji, chairman in the World Conference next year, and some leaders. The larger chinese characters say "The World and I".
272. "Our members in the coggate. Miss Harumi Watanabe (2nd from left), Miss Sachiko Watanabe (3rd from left), Miss Akiko Shikata (5th from right).
273. "An American member who cam ehere to come their work camp with her friends joined us. She was given our GFS medal."
274. "Party of he women on Christmad Day listening to man playing a homemae mandolin. New School in background with grass roof. Yarrabah Mission"
275. Wedding at Yarrabah October 1952. Bride ? MUNDRABY (Yarrabah) , Groom Len KYLE (Palm Island) with bridesmaida and flower girls.
276. "Yarrabah Schol children on verandah for assembly (about 150 in school). October 1952".
277-278. Special Service ? Possibly Mrs ARNOTT in one photo.
279. GFS House - Easterm verandah - note the patterned tiles and the stepout windows from the dining room - note by John MACKENZIE-SMITH.
280. Entrance to GFS House.
281. Jill O'LOUGHLIN (Onley) 'cutting the rug' with partner on front verandah of GFS House December 1956 (copy).
282. Admission Service at St. Matthew's ? (x 2).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00062 Box Number 20 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-21 Miscellaneous - photographs

(photos 378, 380, 381, 385 - 412 were donated by Heather HALLAM - letter with 380. A list of residents is in B15 EA3).
385. Side view of GFS House c. 1950.
386. GFS House c. 1986.
387. Chapel at GFS House for Harvest Festival 1951 (x 2).
388. GFS Admissions 31/07/1949 - taken after the service in the grounds.
Back L - R - Elvie PONSTON, Eunice HEDGELONG, Marg WILLIAMS, Beryl WOOD, Heather HALLAM, Selma WRIGHT, Olga NEWMAN.
Middle - Lorry LAPHAM, Barb BARRON, Miss Phipps, Marion Meredith, Marg MARVIN.
Front - Olly(Olwyn) WILLIAMS, Ann WILLIAMS, Berry SMITH.
389. GFS Leaders Camp Tallabudgera 1950 - Phyl CULLEN, Ruth MULLINS, Marion MEREDITH.
390. 75th Anniversary GFS Garden Party 23/09/1950 - Mrs DIXON, Lady LAVARACK, Archbishop HALSE on the verandah.
391. Part of the crowd at the Garden Party. "That is Billie with the cakes in front, and Wicksie with her head down if you can recognise her." 23/09/1950
392. GFS Corporate Communion 22/02/1951 - Back row L-R - Joyce, Barb B, Marion (MEREDITH), Lesley (WEBB), self (Heather HALLAM), Joan.
Front row - Shirley, Avril (ALLAN), Val, Thea (STANTON), Fran (BENNETT), Pat (MILNE), Pam (SEITZ).
393. At Garden Party 23/09/1950 - Coorparoo GFS Physical "Jerks" display.
394. At Garden Party 23/09/1950 - Coorparoo GFS folk dancing.
395. Miss PHIPPS (Matron) 1950.
396. Mrs TREGATHAN (Retiring Matron) 1951.
397. Group photo 1951 - Wilma SMITH, Barb PHIPPS, Barba BENNETT, Billie POWELL, Pat MILNE, Lesley WEBB, Pearl OSBORNE, Audrey MOLLER, Joan WHITE, Jan MCINTOSH, Pam SEITZ, Daphne BAMBRICK, Jean GARTRELL.
Joyce RICKARDS, Val BEAMAN, Jean CHAMBERS, Thea STANTON, Nanc ALLWOOD, Mrs TREGATHAN, Joyce BENNETT, Fran BENNETT, Pam McLAUGHLIN, Muriel SAAL, Lesley (Leslie) OSBORNE, Nancy RICKARDS, Joan COPEMAN, Pat TAAFE.
398. Team for Senior Rally (GFS House) - Netball 1952 - Lesley, Thea, Shirley, Pat, Pam, Barb, Margaret, Joan, self (Heather).
399. Hostel GFS Branch Visit to The Oasis 1950.
400. Group 1051 - Val BEAMAN, Ruth ALLAN, Joyce RICKARDS, Audrey MOLLER, Daphne BAMBRICK, Nancy RICKARDS, Joan COPEMAN.
Pam McLAUGHLIN, Averil ALLAN, Miss PHIPPS, Pat TAAFFE, Thea STANTON.
401. Pam, Val, Joan, Eleanor, Thea with Mrs BRODIE 1952.
402. Inside hostel sewing - "Hard at work. GFS. April 1951 - Val, Joyce, Pam, Marion, Pat, Joan, Lesley and Lesley".

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1950 - 1986
Inventory Identifier GFSM00065 Box Number 21 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-21 Miscellaneous - Photographs

G.F.S. HOSTEL REUNION 05/04/1986.
403. Newspaper article re organising a reunion of past girls of GFS House.
404. G.F.S. Hostel Reunion Cake - Reunion 05/04/1986.
405. Cutting the cake at the Reunion - Dorothy SCOTT (Last Matron), Caroline MODEC (First Murray Islander resident), Lois GROTT (Last Boarder), Mavis HUNTER (first after-service girls).
406. Beryl SHEARER, Helen BEATTIE, Marg WILLIAMS, Bev TAYLOR, Phyl WEBBER, Val KEEN, Janie WADE, Marg GRICE, Heather HALLAM, Marg WICKS, Joanne WOODLEY, Mavis (Bunny) HUNTER.
407. Helen, Phyl, Bev.
408. Val, Beryl, Bunny.
409. Lee BETTS (holding Debbie's baby Kristy) and Matron Mrs Dorothy SCOTT.
410. Lois McKAY (Grott) and Debbie ZAZEE.
411. Lois, Wayne (in background) & Lee BETTS, Mrs SCOTT, Karen (with one of her girls) talking to Narelle GROTT, Margot.
412. Jick, Janie, Marg, Joanne.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1986
Formats Loose Photographic Prints
Inventory Identifier GFSM00066 Box Number 21 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-21 Miscellaneous - photographs

Gathering in Cathedral Square c. 1992.
339. 'Shine Jesus Shine' banners held by girls.
340. 'Lord we welcome you' banner held by girls.
341. 'God is Great we sing and shout it' banner held by girls.
342. 'G.F.S. Laidley Alive and Joyful' banner.
343. 'Shine Jesus Shine' banner held by little girl.
344. Groups sitting on lawn.
345. Group performing on stage.

346. Lesley GEE with Julie OKINE 1993. (Mrs. Okine is the wife of The Rt Rev RGA Okine, Archbishop of West Africa.)
347-354. Diocesan Drama Festival July 1993 - Various groups, including prize winners, and judged, Yvonne HOOPER & Rev. Kaye PITMAN.
355-357. World Day of Prayer September 1993.
358-362. Adventurethon 30/10/1993.
363-365. Leaders Dinner 30/10/1993 (includes Diocesan Chairman Nancy NORWOOD and Australian Chairman Val GRIBBLE).
366. Admission Night Bramble Bay 11/12/1993.
367-372. Sports Day c. 1993.]
373. Children's Week Southbank 1993 - display.
374. GFS Townsend Christmas 1993 - surprise visit from Maureen BIRI.
375. GFS Townsend Annual General Meeting 1995.
376. National Camp January 1995 - Julie HAIDLEY.
377. National Camp January 1995 - group of Brisbane members.
378. GFS House c. 1950. (This and photos 380, 381, 385 - 412 were donated by Heather HALLAM - letter with 380. A list of residents is in B15 EA3).
379. Group outside St. francis' College Chapel Milton for GFS Quiet Day 14/05/1986 (L-R Shirley QUINN, Beris HAIDLEY, Joyce MAPLESTON, Sal BEARDMORE, Rev. Warren DARNLEY, Maureen BIRI, Louis WHITE, Estelle RODERICK).
380. Sing song in the lounge of GFS House c. 1948 - Barb BARRON (Piano), Maxine McCULLOUGH, Margo UNWIN, Lorrae LAPHAM, Barb BROWNE, Barb HODGES.
381. Heather HALLAM, Joan COPEMAN and Avril ALLEN with cakes coked by the girls for the afternoon tea for GFS 75th Anniversary Garden Party at the Hostel 23/09/1950.
382.
383. Coorparoo GFS group in back to childhood party dress.
384.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00064 Box Number 21 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-21 Miscellaneous - photographs

283-286. GFS Float for Warana 1986.
287. Christian Dance for Warana in the Park 1986.
288. Group photo for retirement of Maureen BIRI August 1986.
289-290. Carnival of Flowers Parade in Toowoomba showing St. Mary's and St. Thomas' GFS September 1987.
291-292. Warana 1987 Anglican Girld Friendly Society Including dancers'the Inspirations' and The Anglican Boys Society.
293. Anglican Women's Hostel Fete 05/12/1987 (L-R Lesley GEE, ?).
294. Lord Mayor Sall-Ann ATKINSON's visit to Hamilton GFS 1987 (she is 2nd from left at back).
295-297. March madness in Toowoomba 1988.
298. Diocesan Chairman, Audrey SOUTER-ROBERTSON, with Australian Chairman, Kath REYNOLDS, during visit in 1989 (also leaflet called Chairman Kath's Collage on 18th July).
299. Bi-Centenary Celebrations in New Farm Park 1988 (L-R Jan PROCTOR, Audrey SOUTER-ROBERTSON, with Lil LAIDLAW and Lou McKINNON who are cutting the cake).
300. Bi-Centenary Celebrations in New Farm Park 1988 - crowd.
301-302. World Day of Prayer Drayton 1990 (plus invitation form).
303-309. Beach Sports Day at Wynnum 1990.
310. Beach Sports Day 20/10/1990 - one of the oldest GFS members celebrating her birthday (plus information brochure).
311. Goodbye to office in Webber House 1990 (L-R Margaret DANRLEY, Lesley GEE, Jan PROCTOR).
312. Last meeting of GFS council to be held in Webber House 1990.
313. Annual General Meeting in Darnell Room, St. Martin's House 1992.
314.
315-318. Drama Competition May/June 1991 (plus 1991 Activities information list).
319-322. Sports Afternoon October 1991.
The "Son" Shine Camp at Margate Wouth & Conference Centre 22-24/05/1992.
323. Playing games inside the facilities (x 2 - plus application form).
324. Girls & leaders in 'family' group Sandgate.
325. Sand Modeling.
326-330. Various groups at Sandgate.
331-334. Leadership Training Day (Mask Making) 1992.
335-338. Beach Sports Day 21/11/1992 at Wynnum.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Inventory Identifier GFSM00063 Box Number 21 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 7, CM, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-3 G.F.S. Hostel

Hostel Committee 28/07/1937 - 09/07/1942
Hostel Committee 12/01/1943 - 22/10/1946
Hostel Committee 06/09/1949 - 04/11/1952
Hostel Committee 19/08/1969 - 16/01/1973
Hostel Committee 16/01/1974 - 16/09/1975
Hostel Correspondence 1968 - 1974
Hostel Correspondence 1974 - 1976
Sale of Hostel information 1973
Audited Annual Balance Sheets 1949 - 1983

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 28/07/1937 - 1983
Formats Accounts, General Correspondence and Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00003 Box Number 3 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 4 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-4 Minutes and Miscellaneous

Annual reports 1883 - 1984 (Missing 1884, 1886, 1888, 1889, 1891, 1892, 1895 - 1897, 1903, 1906 - 1908, 1910 - 1913, 1916 - 1918, 1920, 1927).
Minutes of Annual meetings 1968 - 1983.
History of G.F.S. Queensland "Growing together in the Lord" 1882 - 1982.
Growing Together in the Lord 1882 - 1982 - Order of Service Queensland Centenary Folk Mass 10/10/1982.
History of G.F.S. Hostel - Notes
G.F.S. Constitution
G.F.S. Calendar 1916 (from Estate of Mr. C.M. Wrench)

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1882 - 1984
Formats General Correspondence, Ephemera, Reports and Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00004 Box Number 4 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-4 Publications

Mackenzie-Smith, John 2008. Caring for Young Women in War and Peace: A History of GFS House, New Farm 1942 - 1976. Published by CEBS and GFS of the Diocese of Brisbane (duly inscribed by the author).

Money, Agnes L. ? History of The Girls' Friendly Society. Give to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Empress of India, Patron of the Girls' Friendly Society. Mst Beloved and Most Revered, This little book is dedicated by Her Majesty's Most Gracious Permission June, 1897. "A.K.(Kate) HULME 1898. G.F.S. Library 1901". (There is a book written by Kate Hulme in the library.

Heath-Stubbs, Mary 1926. Friendship's Highway being The History of the Girls' Friendly Society 1875 - 1925. GFS Central Office, London.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1898 - 2008
Formats Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00055 Box Number 4 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-4 Miscellaneous

Award for 1979 presented to The Girls' Friendly Society - Diocese of Brisbane for the purpose of training of four Torres Strait Islanders as your leaders from The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust for Young Australians.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1979
Formats Ephemera
Inventory Identifier GFSM00054 Box Number 4 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-5 Slides and film strips

Video - contents unknown (VC 45).

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Formats Accounts and Video Tapes
Inventory Identifier GFSM00043 Box Number 5 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-5 Miscellaneous

1 glass cruet
1 silver communion set.
Handbook and card for Associates.
Handbook for Associates of the Girls' Friendly Society.
Handbook for G.F.S. Leaders n.d.
Programme "The Quest" 1882 - 1932
Constitution and By-laws (2 variations) n.d.

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1882? - 1932?
Formats Artefacts or Objects/Realia and Ephemera
Inventory Identifier GFSM00007 Box Number 5 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-6 Account Books

1981 - 1989
1981 - 1994

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1981 - 1994
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00006 Box Number 6 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-6 Annual Diocesan report

Reports 1995; 1997; 1998

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1995 - 1998
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00008 Box Number 6 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-6 Minute Books

Council and Executive Meetings 1982 - 1988
Council and Executive Meetings 1989 - 1991
Annual General Meetings 1984 - 1993
Annual reports for Diocese 1980 - 2002 (incomplete)

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1982 - 2002
Formats Reports and Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00005 Box Number 6 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Publications

G.F.S. Hymn Book June 1924
The G.F.S. Leaders' Handbook n.d.
Leaders' Guide to Miss GFS Junior (Diocese of Melbourne) n.d.
Leaders Guide to Junior Guide c. 1960's
The Girls' Friendly Society Book of Prayers 1950
A Prayer Book for G.F.S. Members 1914

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1914 - c. 1960
Formats Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00025 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Account Books

GFS Hostel books

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1965 - 1971
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00009 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 St. John's Cathedral Branch

Record of Meetings 26/09/1935 - 21/05/1944
Attendance Records 1935 - 1944

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1935 - 1944
Formats Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00016 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 G.F.S. Hostel

Hostel Register - 06/02/1943 - 09/06/1966
Service Register for Chapel - 18/09/1943 - 27/04/1958

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 06/02/1943 - 09/06/1966
Formats Register
Inventory Identifier GFSM00014 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Minute Books - Committee

15/02/1952 - 01/07/1953
15/03/1954 - 01/11/1954

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 15/02/1952 - 01/11/1954
Formats Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00013 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Minute Books - Club Room Committee

03/02/1953 - 27/08/1953
24/09/1953 - 07/02/1958

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 03/02/1953 - 07/02/1958
Formats Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00012 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Minute Books - Activities Committee

17/02/1943 - 29/09/1948 (includes Junior, Senior and Joint Committees)
27/10/1948 - 07/05/1953
09/07/1953 - 07/08/1958
04/09/1958 - 03/02/1966
16/06/1966 - 15/11/1973
14/03/1974 - 05/07/1975

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 17/02/1943 - 05/07/1975
Formats Minutes and Agendas
Inventory Identifier GFSM00011 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-7 Publications

The GFS Book of Prayer 1963
Handbook for GFS Leaders n.d.
Sing, sing, sing GFS
Miss Junior GFS.
GFS Prayers 1972.
GFS Prayers1978.
Together : prayers and meditations for use with groups of young people 1974

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1963? - 1978?
Formats Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00010 Box Number 7 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 5, BT, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-8 Roll Books

Club Room opened by Lady Wilson - Attendance Book 26/11/1941
Club Room - Members' Book 1941 - 1943; Non-Members Visitors Book 1941 - 1954; Members' Visitors Book 1953 - 1956
Attendance Book for Council Meetings 29/05/1956 - 26/03/1959; 10/06/1966 - 31/08/1973; 06/02/1968 - 08/08/1974.
G.F.S. Choir Attendance Book 19/05/1953 - November 1954
Record of Rally Events 05/07/1975
Register of Members - c 1930's; c 1940's
Record of Members and Notebook c 1950's

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1930 - 1975
Formats Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00017 Box Number 8 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-8 Christ Church Milton Branch

History 1887 - 1947
Correspondence 1930 - 1947
Roll Book 1930 - 1935
Events Record Book c. 1930's
Minute Book 11/03/1929 - 10/09/1934
Minute Book 08/10/1934 - 05/03/1938
Associate's Card for Elsie R. Antcliff 13/12/1939

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1887 - 1947
Formats General Correspondence, Minutes and Agendas, Loose Notes and Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00018 Box Number 8 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-8 Account Books

Cut Lunch Counter Cash Book 04/03/1946 - 23/12/1946
Cash Book and List of Fees Paid 09/02/19454 - 27/11/1956
Treasurers Book July 1964 - June 1980

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 04/03/1946 - 01/06/1980
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00020 Box Number 8 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-8 Publications - Members' Guides - 2 books
Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1923 - 1937
Formats Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00024 Box Number 8 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-8 Miscellaneous

Workbook for Industrial Exhibitions 1969 - 1972
Stock Book for St. John Ambulance Brigade 1958 - 1960

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1958 - 1972
Formats Books
Inventory Identifier GFSM00027 Box Number 8 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-9 G.F.S. Hostel

No. 2 Hostel Account Book 1947 - 1976
House Accounts Book 1943 - 1976
House Accounts Book 1943 - 1976

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1943 - 1976
Formats Accounts
Inventory Identifier GFSM00015 Box Number 9 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-9 St. Peter's Wynnum Branch

Minute Book 06/06/1942 - 22/10/1945
Minute Book - Annual Reports 1949 - 1977
Register of Members 1920's
Register of Members 1925 - 1933
Cash Book 1931 - 1934
Junior Roll 1970 - 1979
Statement of Accounts 1928 - 1933
Enrolments and Admissions 1925 - 1947 and Annual Reports (in back of book) 1923 - 1949
Enrolment Register 1941 - 1970

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range c. 1920 - 1977
Formats Accounts, Minutes and Agendas and Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00019 Box Number 9 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162
GFSMS162-9 Miscellaneous

A Jubilee Chronicle for Overseas - Diamond Jubilee (2 copies) 1935
Visitor's Book 29/09/1979 - 09/10/1983
Address Books 1966 - 1970; 1970 - 1976

Creator GFS - AN ANGLICAN MINISTRY
Date range 1958 - 09/10/1983
Formats Journals and Lists
Inventory Identifier GFSM00028 Box Number 9 Location Archive Room 1, Bay 11, EA, Shelf 5 Series GFSMS162

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