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St Michael's Furnishings

Extra furnishings (in addition to those used in the Church Hall) were purchased and a Hymn Board was given the inscription: “The gift of the Head Mistress Prefects and Probationers of Tintern C.E.G.G.S 1926.”

The vases on the Holy Table were the gift of the Jones family and one has the inscription: “He was a kind man and Christ was In him, Herbert Alfred Jones, 1940.

The Baptismal Font was given by an anonymous donor. The old organ was in use until 1961, when a new electric organ was given to the Church. The inscription reads: “To the Glory of God. This organ is a gift of Reginald and Lucy Hem, 1961.” At the dedication of this organ, Dr. A. E. Floyd, O.B.E., gave an excellent organ recital and mentioned his association with the late Herbert Alfred Jones.

The Bell has the inscription—”In grateful memory of all who served in this Parish, Stewards of the heritage we possess. This Bell is installed by the congregation In the year of our Lord, 1952.”

The two Candle Sticks—”St. Michael and All Angels. In loving memory of Mary Gudalga Fraser.”

The Bird Bath—”In loving memory of Blanche Bradley.”

The Porch Shelf, Notice Board and Carillon Cabinet were the work and gift of Mr. T. Mann.

The Psalm Board was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Perriman and Mr. and Mrs. A. Webb to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Consecration - of this Church.

The Church Carpets (re-laying) and the Porch Curtain were given by Mr. R. Craven.

The Sanctuary Chair—given by Mr. and Mrs. A. V. N. All-wright.

The Carillon (recorded Bells)—St. Michael’s is indebted to Mr. G. Stafford, of Glen Waverley, and his son for this acquisition. Some of the cost was also subscribed by other worshippers.

Gilt of Ancient Stone—Mr. T. Venn and his wife gave an ancient stone from Wells Cathedral. It dates from 1200-1235 and has been built into the wall of the tower-porch. This makes an interesting link between the ancient Cathedral and our own Church.

Mediaeval Tile—This bears the inscription: “This mediaeval tile circa 1100 from Penn Church, Buckinghamshire, England, was presented by the Rev. Oscar Muspratt, Vicar of Penn, formerly Vicar of this Parish and builder of this Church, as a mark of abiding affection.”

Chalice and Paten—This bears the inscription: “In loving memory of Daniel John Latham (deceased 12th September, 1957) and his wife Judith Ann (deceased 1st June, 1967). Married in this Church, they worshipped in it and loved it to the end.”

Visitors’ Book—The gift of Mrs. Runting, the book is in the Church porch and many visitors inscribe their names in it, making it a most interesting record.

Old Bible (1783)—presented to St. Michael’s Church by the Dean of St. Alban’s Abbey, Herts, England, 1967.

The Garden of Remembrance is intended to receive the ashes of people who are or have been on the electoral rolls of St. Michael’s and St. Matthew’s, their children and spouses. Interest in this is keen, and it is now in use. The inscription on one side of the entrance is “Garden of Remembrance” and on the other side of the entrance, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord.”

The Garden was consecrated in 1971 by the Rt. Rev. R. W. Dann, Regional Bishop of the Central Region, Diocese of Melbourne. The names of the deceased whose ashes are interred are inscribed on the memorial plates and in the Book of Remembrance. -

The Book of Remembrance and Cabinet are the gift of Mrs. R. C. Baker as a memorial to her late husband, the Right Rev. Donald Baker.

New Altar Service Book and New English Bible for the lectern in memory of Loris Merlyn Steeper.

Sanctuary Lamp, the gift of Mrs. Florence Allwright in memory of her husband, Athol Vaughan. This was executed by Mr. Ian Rasmussen and dedicated by Bishop Dann on 3rd October, 1976. It depicts the symbols of the four Evangelists as recorded in Revelation chapter four.

Silver Alms Dish given by Mr. Stephen Johnson in memory of his aunt, Margaret Boote Johnson.