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In loving memory of Sophia Kingston Moore a member of the LHLG [Ladies Harbour Lights Guild] and faithful friend of seamen. Passed away 24 December 1939
In loving memory of Sophia Kingston Moore a member of the LHLG [Ladies Harbour Lights Guild] and faithful friend of seamen. Passed away 24 December 1939

In loving memory of Sophia Kingston Moore a member of the LHLG [Ladies Harbour Lights Guild] and faithful friend of seamen. Passed away 24 December 1939

Date1939
Object number00054926
NameMemorial Plaque
MediumBronze, ink
DimensionsOverall: 170 × 300 mm
ClassificationsCommemorative artefacts
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Mission to Seafarers
HistoryThe Ladies Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 assist the resident Chaplain in raising awareness and funds for the Missions to Seamen including raising money for the Memorial Chapel of St Peter the Mariner. The women’s volunteer group soon gained the support of thousands of members around the country, many of who came from prominent society backgrounds. In 1963 the Guild merged with the worldwide Flying Angel League, resulting in a joint male and female volunteer base that continues today. SignificanceThis plaque is part of a group from the Mission that range from 1900 to 1943 erected for people and ships lost at sea and people who worked for many years at the mission. They are all wonderful, evocative and poignant memorials, ranging from 'lost at sea through enemy action', 'a faithful friend of seamen', 'died of an accident on the bridge', 'lost overboard aged 21', and 'fell from aloft'. They are important records of a time when lost sailors were grieved for at the mission and the plaques and services stood in for burials that did not occur. They are outstanding examples of maritime related sites of grief, commemoration and memory.
In loving remembrance of Irene Elizabeth Australia Black who died 15th January 1935 / for many years a devoted member of LHLG [Ladies Harbour Lights Guild]
In loving remembrance of Irene Elizabeth Australia Black who died 15th January 1935 / for many years a devoted member of LHLG [Ladies Harbour Lights Guild]
1935
In loving memory of my son Herbert E.T. Kaeppel. Aged 17 years of the ship BALMORE posted missing on voyage from Callao to Antwerp March 17th 1909
In loving memory of my son Herbert E.T. Kaeppel. Aged 17 years of the ship BALMORE posted missing on voyage from Callao to Antwerp March 17th 1909
1909
In Memory of Charles Henry Moss "the sailors friend" 28 years of whose life was spent in their service, on the staff of the Sydney Mission to Seamen. Died 2 September 1915. Age 52
In Memory of Charles Henry Moss "the sailors friend" 28 years of whose life was spent in their service, on the staff of the Sydney Mission to Seamen. Died 2 September 1915. Age 52
1915
LHLG Newcastle The Mission to Seamen badge
LHLG Newcastle The Mission to Seamen badge
Missions to Seamen
20th century
To the memory of Edward John Scarfe of the P&O RMS MARMORA who was accidentally drowned in Mosman's Bay on March 15th 1906. Aged 24 years
To the memory of Edward John Scarfe of the P&O RMS MARMORA who was accidentally drowned in Mosman's Bay on March 15th 1906. Aged 24 years
1906
Lectern from the Missions to Seamen's chapel in memory of Henry Spencer Horton
Lectern from the Missions to Seamen's chapel in memory of Henry Spencer Horton
c 1903
In memory of the officers and crew - SS CHRISTINA FRASER lost at sea with all hands last seen on June 24th 1933
In memory of the officers and crew - SS CHRISTINA FRASER lost at sea with all hands last seen on June 24th 1933
1933
In memory of the officers and crew HMA HOSPITAL SHIP CENTAUR lost at sea through enemy action14 May 1943
In memory of the officers and crew HMA HOSPITAL SHIP CENTAUR lost at sea through enemy action14 May 1943
1943
In memory of my beloved husband Gladstone Lionel Smedley 4th Engineer MV TULAGI who lost his life at sea due to enemy action. 19th May, 1944
In memory of my beloved husband Gladstone Lionel Smedley 4th Engineer MV TULAGI who lost his life at sea due to enemy action. 19th May, 1944
1944
In memory of Leslie Carter ship MERSEY. Who fell from aloft and was buried at sea off Cape Horn on March 30th 1914 aged 17 years and 11 months
In memory of Leslie Carter ship MERSEY. Who fell from aloft and was buried at sea off Cape Horn on March 30th 1914 aged 17 years and 11 months
1914
In Memory of Eleanor Louise Glover 20 years in devoted service for the welfare of sailors at this Institute died 4th September 1916. Aged 69
In Memory of Eleanor Louise Glover 20 years in devoted service for the welfare of sailors at this Institute died 4th September 1916. Aged 69
1916
In memory of Terence Deveraux Cuffe apprentice on SS CALULU who died on August 13th 1929 as a result of an accident on the bridge
In memory of Terence Deveraux Cuffe apprentice on SS CALULU who died on August 13th 1929 as a result of an accident on the bridge
1929