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Window - 1947 George and Elsie Evenden132 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.

Window - 1996 Frederick Maurice Van Cuylenburg132 viewsThe van Cuylenburg and de Moore families were steadfast supporters of St Linus Parish from the 1950s onwards. Eileen de Moore was the church organist for many years, while her brother Maurice van Cuylenburg lent his legal expertise to the parish on many occasions.

1950 St Linus Altar132 viewsThis photo, produced for the St Linus 25 Year anniversary, showcases the alter which was richly decorated with tapestries and banners.

1979 Rev. Peter Whyte132 viewsRev. Peter White was the vicar of St Linus Merlynston from 1979 to 1983.

1984 Rev. Allan Cadwallader on the guitar132 viewsRev. Allan Cadwallader was the vicar of St Linus Merlynston from 1983 to 1988. Here Allan provides the music at St Linus Kindergarten Christmas Carols in 1984.

1980s Brother Rodney Godden Anglican Franciscans131 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.

1935 St Linus Choir Easter Times - 2130 viewsA strong musical and ceremonial tradition was evident at St Linus right from the start, with a robed choir gracing the services until 1977.

This holy card shows the Choir times for Easter 1935. It was indeed a full program
Palm Sunday - Matins 9:30AM, Catechism 3PM, Ceremony and Procession 7PM
Wednesday in Holy Week - Eucharist 6:30PM, Evensong 7:30PM
Good Friday - Matins 11AM, Way of the Cross 2:30PM
Holy Saturday - Preparation for HC 7:15PM
Easter Day - Sung Eucharist 9:30AM, Festal Catechism 3PM, Festal Evensong 7PM

1988 Good Friday 1130 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 shows the sanctuary, at the western end of the church.

Window - 1952 Errol Robert Warnock130 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.

1980s Rev. John Simpson with the St Linus Girls Friendly Society130 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.

2001 Amalgamation Service - Locum Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow, Jeanette Keeble130 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

1940s St Linus Procession130 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?

1960s - Old St Linus Altar130 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 Wetzel130 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.

1940s - Army Mission visit to St Linus - front page of flyer130 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.

Window - 1958 Go Forth129 viewsA number of gifts were received in Fr Hole’s time. A glass window – “Administering of Holy Communion to a Papuan Boy” given anonymously, was blessed 14 Dec, 1958.

2004 Rev. Sophie Watkins with Norma Lyon129 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 Moore129 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.

1988 Good Friday 2128 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,

Window - 1927 Peter Lorensen128 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 Hudson128 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 - 1946 Elizabeth Nora Badger Baptism128 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.

2000 July - Final Service at St Linus for our vicar Bhp Jeremy Ashton128 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.

1935 St Linus Church aerial shot127 viewsThis early aerial shot of Merlynston, dated 1935, shows St Linus Church, hall and vicarage on the western side of the photo. The Merlynston Railway station is already in place, as are most of the houses that made up the new 'Merlynston' housing estate.
Passed on by David and Margaret Chambers.

2000 Bishop Jeremy Ashton retires at the age of 70 years127 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.

1940s - Army Mission visit to St Linus - back page of flyer127 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.

2016 Church Front View126 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!

2001 Amalgamation Service - Locum Noel Delbridge, Bhp Andrew Kernow, Jeanette Keeble126 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.

1966 St Linus U16 basketball team 126 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.

2016 Church Front View125 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!

1950 St Linus Church Anniversary Calendar125 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.

Window behind organ124 viewsYou can easily miss this final stained glass window, given that it is hidden behind the Moyle organ, on the northern side of the church. It has no additional writing to indicate that it has been created in memorial of some significant person. It is simply a stained glass window, if there is such a thing! All stained glass windows tell their own story.

ICHTHUS Stained Glass Panel124 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.

The St Linus Baptismal Font - Plaque124 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.

2002 Rev. Timothy Fox leads a St Linus Church Sunday service123 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.

St Linus - Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacra in Volterra123 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.

St Linus - Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacra in Volterra122 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 - Plaque119 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.

2000 July - Final Service at St Linus for our vicar Bhp Jeremy Ashton117 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.

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