Who was Nellie Payne?

Casket for Bishop Mercer’s sisters. Carved circa 1913.

Casket for Bishop Mercer’s sisters. Carved circa 1913. No images available. DB123 When Bishop Mercer reached the end of his appointment in Hobart, the Women’s Council for Church Work, through Lady Ellison Macartney, wife of the Governor, made a presentation to the Misses Mercer, the Bishops sisters.  It was an address contained in a casket […]

Leather cover address book presented to Canon Shoobridge. Created 1911.

Leather cover address book presented to Canon Shoobridge. Created 1911. No images available. DB122 “Ellen Nora Payne – Woodcarver of Tasmania” by Russell Atkinson – page 55 “The retirement of Canon Shoobridge from Holy Trinity church after thirty-five years as rector, gave her an opportunity to display once more her skill as a worker in […]