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1948 - The 2nd Merlynston Girl Guides (St Linus Church of England)14 viewsThe 2nd Merlynston Girl Guides (St Linus Church of England) was officially launched on Sunday 31st October 1948, under the captaincy of Miss Joyce Lincoln. In a special ceremony, colours were dedicated and presented to the new members. The Church of England Boys Society branch was launched, under Mr E Gibbs, just over a year later, on 6th February 1950. They were amongst a number of groups which used the Church Hall. It was also used for elections, parties, lectures and dances.
Even now, the St Linus Hall plays host to the Fawkner Girl Guides who meet there each Thursday evening.

1968 A Festival Day at St Linus14 views1968 A Festival Day at St Linus
Front row:Peter Godden with thurifier, Ron Cruickshank, unknown, Martin Evans with Fr Oliver Hole
Back row: David van Cuylenberg, unknown, Robert King, Ian Pollard and Charlie Newman
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

1988 Good Friday 213 viewsThe church, as it now stands, is a wonderful example of church architecture.
The building is notable for its absence of ornamentation and for its lofty, well-proportioned interior. It is the only known example of Heath's church architecture, although he carried out considerable work at Fawkner Crematorium nearby.
This photo looks towards the eastern end of the church and shows the crossing arch which is filled with a striking steel and glass structure which houses the baptistry,

2016 Church Window13 viewsThis 2016 photo shows the front window, in side profile. This window was erected as part of the 1978 refurbishment and replaced what was a temporary wooden wall, erected in 1932 when the church building had to be stopped as available funds were exhausted. It was a temporary wall that lasted 46 years!

Window - 1946 Elizabeth Nora Badger Baptism13 viewsWhen peace came at the end of WWII, the church felt strong enough to contemplate emerging as a separate parish. Archbishop Booth was able to meet this wish when the Rev Edwin Badger became available upon his discharge from the army. He was accordingly instituted as the first Vicar of the Parochial District of Merlynston, on Monday 29th July, 1946 at 8PM by Archdeacon J A Schofield, with the double task of building up Merlynston and Fawkner into a self-supporting parish, while making the project financially possible by discharging the duties of chaplain to the Fawkner Cemetry. Fr Badger remained as Parish Vicar until 1951.

Window - 1947 George and Elsie Evenden13 viewsThe Evenden family stained glass window,dedicated on 8th May 1949, depicting the Lamb of God, was unveiled by Mrs L Thomas, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Evenden. The Evenden family had been St Linus stalwarts since the church's inception in 1925. Their son Ray Evenden was a mainstay of the parish for many years, organising the choir, running the practice, played the organ and running the CEBS. He also took it on himself to recruit people to the parish. Of boundless energy and having a deep faith, he served the parish well. Many St Linus’ people over the years could trace their introduction to Anglicanism to Ray.

1979 Rev. Peter Whyte13 viewsRev. Peter White was the vicar of St Linus Merlynston from 1979 to 1983.

1980s Rev. John Simpson with the St Linus Girls Friendly Society13 viewsRev. John Simpson was the vicar of St Linus Merlynston from 1988 to 1990. This photo shows him with Elizabethy Berridge and the girls from the St Linus Girls Friendly Society.

2002 Rev. Timothy Fox leads a St Linus Church Sunday service13 viewsRev. Timothy Fox became the curate of our parish, under vicar Rev. Willi Maddocks, after the amalgamation in 2001. This photo shows him leading a Sunday church service at St Linus.

1940s St Linus Procession13 viewsDuring the early years of St Linus, many church groups provided support for generations of parishioners - Sunday School, CEBS (Church of England Boys Society), GFS (Girls Friendly Society), Mothers’ Union and YAF (Young Anglican Fellowship) - as well as contributing vital funds to the ongoing support of the parish.
This photo, from the 1940s, shows the groups processing to the Church as part of some formal occasion. Thoughts anyone?

1968 St Linus U14 Basketball team13 viewsAnother photo from Ian Pollard showing the 1968 St Linus U14 Basketball team. Players are
11 Neil Cooper, 34 unknown, 8 Alan Bell, 7 Alan Whiteside, 4 Neil Pollard, 12 Stuart Cooper, 30 John Percival, 9 Geoffrey Maunder, 21 Trevor Sibbald, 6 John Lewis, 20 Michael Crivelli, 33 Greg Lambert, 30 Garry Percival and 24 John Young.
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

2016 Church Front View12 viewsThis 2016 photo shows the front window, as viewed from Glyndon Avenue. This window was erected as part of the 1978 refurbishment and replaced what was a temporary wooden wall, erected in 1932 when the church building had to be stopped as available funds were exhausted. It was a temporary wall that lasted 46 years!

St Linus Banner12 viewsThe Rev’d W Clarke Hudson left a memorandum concerning his choice of Saint Linus as patron saint, in which he wrote:

“St Linus was chosen as the patron saint of this church because he was a Briton, almost the first Briton mentioned in history, and certainly the first British saint. He was the son of King Caradoc, who, tradition relates, was converted to Christianity by the mission to Glastonbury about the middle of the first century. King Caradoc was conquered and carried captive with his family to Rome by the Emperor Claudius, but his noble demeanour so affected Claudius that the latter gave Caradoc his liberty, and that of his whole family, who thus became Roman citizens. Linus was the first Bishop of Rome, sometime between 56 and 80 AD. St Paul, in his second Epistle to Timothy , Chapter 4, verse 21, numbers Linus, Claudia and Pudens (her husband) among the early Christians. The Apostolical Constitutions tell us that Linus and Claudius were brother and sister. We learn from tradition that Linus was beheaded by order of Saturninus for refusing to give up the faith”

Window - 1952 Errol Robert Warnock12 viewsErrol Robert Warnock died 21 March 1952, aged 13 years, as the result of an accident. The dearly loved son of Robert and Linda Warnock of 87 Queens Pde Fawkner, and loved brother of Ron, aged 14 years.

2016 Blessing of new St Linus Hall12 viewsThe old St Linus Hall had been built in the late 1920s and had well and truly reached it use-by-date by the early 2000s. Under the guidance of then vicar Rev. Jo-Anne Wells, funds were sourced and a new hall was built. The photo shows the official opening on Sunday 25th September 2016.

1966 St Linus U16 basketball team 12 views1966 St Linus U16 basketball team
Players: 7 Ian Pollard, 4 Graeme Lukey, 8 Robert King, 14 Alan Trewatha and 5 John Shallard
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

1980s Brother Rodney Godden Anglican Franciscans12 viewsA event of note occurred in July, 1966, when a long-standing parishioner, Rodney Godden was congratulated by the Vestry on the occasion of his profession to the Society of St Francis, thus following in the steps of parishioner Sr Phillipa who had joined the Community of the Holy Name at Cheltenham. In time, Brother Rodney became the Provincial of the world-wide Anglican Franciscan order in New York. Rodney is far right in the back row.
This photo was probably taken in the 1980s and was given to us by Ian Pollard.

Window - 1927 Peter Lorensen11 viewsOn Christmas Eve, 1927, Mr Peter Lorensen died. A native of Denmark who resided in Australia for over 60 years, Peter attended St Paul’s Cathedral until services started in the St Linus hall. He became a regular attendant and “the quiet influence of his genial Christian character won a wide circle of friends". Lorensen Avenue in Merlynston is named after him; however, he left a greater legacy – he left £1,000 for the building of a brick church, which made the consideration of that project possible. The legacy was to be paid over 1932, provided that by that time sufficient funds has been raised to make up the amount needed to build a brick church.

Window - 1935 Rev William Clarke Hudson11 viewsThe Rev William Clarke Hudson was the vicar of Coburg from 1920 to 1935 and was one of the driving forces behind the creation of St Linus. In his younger days he had served in country parishes in NSW and Queensland. When rector of Croydon and Normanton on the Gulf of Carpentaria he was in charge of a parish well over 100 miles long but his only means of travel was a push-bike. In Coburg he still pushed his bicycle all over the parish.
He spearheaded the push to raise funds, build first a church hall and then build the brick St Linus Church. The memorial stone on the SE Corner of St Linus Church reads
"To the greater glory of God. This stone was laid on 20th February Anno Domii 1932 by the Most Rev. Frederick Waldergrave Head, D.D.' Archbishop of Melbourne. Rev. W. Clarke Hudson, M.A., Vicar. C.R. Heath A.R.A.I.A., architect".
The Rev William Clarke Hudson concluded his ministry at St Linus' in February 1935, his last service being Evensong on Friday the 28th.

Window - 1952 Errol Robert Warnock11 viewsErrol Robert Warnock died 21 March 1952, aged 13 years, as the result of an accident. The dearly loved son of Robert and Linda Warnock of 87 Queens Pde Fawkner, and loved brother of Ron, aged 14 years.

2001 Amalgamation Service - Locum Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow, Jeanette Keeble11 viewsThis 2001 Service at St Linus marked the formal amalgamation of the Parishes of St Linus Merlynston with St Matthew's Glenroy. This photo shows Rev. Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow and Jeanette Keeble

1960s - Old St Linus Altar11 viewsA very nice shot looking towards the old St Linus altar end of the church, before the 1978 renovations were done.
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

2002 Norma Lion Margaret Johanesen Rev Tim Fox Alex Koenders Coleen Wetzel11 viewsThis 2002 photo, taken on the front porch of the St Linuc Church, shows Norma Lion, Margaret Johanesen, Rev Tim Fox, Alex Koenders and Coleen Wetzel.
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

2016 Church Front View10 viewsThis 2016 photo shows the front window, as viewed from Glyndon Avenue. This window was erected as part of the 1978 refurbishment and replaced what was a temporary wooden wall, erected in 1932 when the church building had to be stopped as available funds were exhausted. It was a temporary wall that lasted 46 years!

1950s St Linus Nativity Play10 viewsThis 1950s photo shows a Nativity Play taking place in the St Linus Church

2004 Rev. Sophie Watkins with Norma Lyon10 viewsRev. Sophie Watkins acted as Locum Priest for the period between Rev. Wili Maddocks finished in 2004 and Rev. Stuart Gardiner took over the reins in 2005. This photo, taken in 2004, shows her with Norma Lyon, one of our oldest and most committed St Linus parishioners.

2002 Margaret Johanesen, Rev Tim Fox, Eileen De Moore10 viewsThis photo, taken on the St Linus Church front porch, shows curate Rev Tim Fox with St Linus parishioners Margaret Johanesen and Eileen de Moore.
Photo supplied by Ian Pollard.

1940s - Army Mission visit to St Linus - front page of flyer10 viewsThis leaflet advertises a Church Army Mission, to be based at St Linus' Church, from June 3rd to 13th, year unknown but almost certainly some time in the 1940s.

Between 1934 and 2010 over 230 men and women were trained and served as Church Army evangelists across Australia. Capt and Mrs Maxwell were amongst those trained missioners.

Sadly, although the Church Army continues to operate in other parts of the world, In 2024, the decision was made to formally wind up the Australian branch of the Church Army, after efforts to revitalise it failed.

1940s - Army Mission visit to St Linus - back page of flyer10 viewsThis leaflet advertises a Church Army Mission, to be based at St Linus' Church, from June 3rd to 13th, year unknown but almost certainly some time in the 1940s.

Between 1934 and 2010 over 230 men and women were trained and served as Church Army evangelists across Australia. Capt and Mrs Maxwell were amongst those trained missioners.

Sadly, although the Church Army continues to operate in other parts of the world, In 2024, the decision was made to formally wind up the Australian branch of the Church Army, after efforts to revitalise it failed.

2000 July - Final Service at St Linus for our vicar Bhp Jeremy Ashton9 viewsBhp. Jeremy Ashton came out of retirement to take on the role of vicar at St Linus in November 1995. He spent 5 years as our vicar before retiring once again in July 2000. This photo shows him delivering his final sermon in his final service in July 2000.

2001 Amalgamation Service - Locum Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow, Jeanette Keeble9 viewsThis 2001 Service at St Linus marked the formal amalgamation of the Parishes of St Linus Merlynston with St Matthew's Glenroy. The photo shows, amongst others, Rev Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow and Rev Willy Maddocks.

1950 St Linus Church Anniversary Calendar9 viewsThis yearly calendar, produced in 1950 to mark the 25th anniversary of St Linus's founding, shows the vast amount of activity within the fledgling church, with multiple Sunday and weekday services, along with weekly choir practice and meetings of the Girls' Friendly Society, the Mothers' Union, The Guides and the Ladies Guild.

2000 Bishop Jeremy Ashton retires at the age of 70 years9 viewsIn November, 1995 Bishop Jeremy Ashton was placed in charge of the parish. Bringing a strong personal spirituality and a commitment to the local community, a driving interest in a number of ethical issues, including aboriginal welfare and an involvement in inter-church activities, Jeremy offered care and stability to the congregation during the 5 years of his ministry at St Linus.

2000 July - Final Service at St Linus for our vicar Bhp Jeremy Ashton8 viewsBhp. Jeremy Ashton came out of retirement to take on the role of vicar at St Linus in November 1995. He spent 5 years as our vicar before retiring once again in July 2000. His final service saw many clergy in attendance, a measure of the esteem in which he was held by his fellows in the Diocese of Melbourne.

ICHTHUS Stained Glass Panel6 viewsThis stained glass panel was designed and created by Christian Johanesen, using glass recycled from the old windows in the Church Hall. Unfortunately, it has not found a permanent display area in the church but sits against one of the church's stained glass windows.
It is based on the fish symbol used by early Christians to identify themselves and as a profession of faith. The church remains very thankful to Chris for this lovely gift of his skill.

St Linus - Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacra in Volterra5 viewsThe Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is located inside the Church of Sant’Agostino in Volterra, Italy, and conserves works of art coming from the Cathedral Basilica, churches in the city and other religious institutions in the diocese. Amongst the most important works on display is a glazed terracotta bust of St. Linus, the second pope and patron saint of Volterra, made by Giovanni della Robbia in 1521.

The St Linus Baptismal Font - Plaque4 viewsIn November 1932, the church was the recipient of the magnificent gift of a marble font made secretly by Mr Hubert J Thornton over 2 years. It was dedicated on Wednesday 23rd November at 8 PM by the Rural Dean, Canon Rowed. The first baptism in the new font followed immediately, that of Mr Thornton's granddaughter, Patricia Joan Murray. The font has been much praised over the years and has pride of place in the large window of the completed church building, inviting passers-by to enter God’s kingdom through baptism.

St Linus - Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacra in Volterra3 viewsThe Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is located inside the Church of Sant’Agostino in Volterra, Italy, and conserves works of art coming from the Cathedral Basilica, churches in the city and other religious institutions in the diocese. Amongst the most important works on display is a glazed terracotta bust of St. Linus, the second pope and patron saint of Volterra, made by Giovanni della Robbia in 1521.

The St Linus Baptismal Font - Plaque3 viewsIn November 1932, the church was the recipient of the magnificent gift of a marble font made secretly by Mr Hubert J Thornton over 2 years. It was dedicated on Wednesday 23rd November at 8 PM by the Rural Dean, Canon Rowed. The first baptism in the new font followed immediately, that of Mr Thornton's granddaughter, Patricia Joan Murray. The font has been much praised over the years and has pride of place in the large window of the completed church building, inviting passers-by to enter God’s kingdom through baptism.

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