Pattison Collections This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Box of Delights Author: John Masefield Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1935 The label on the spine with typed text PAT FIC MAS Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the box of delights, john masefield, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library

v ; 392 p. : bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements. Title page missing. Information for catalogue record from Wikipedia and online catalogues.fictionshort stories, fiction, wilkie collins, t. craig [bookbinder]

BENDIGO LIFE MAGAZINE NO 7 JUNE 17 1994bendigo, history

The author, Esther McKay served in the NSW Police Force as a forensic investigator. These are true stories from her experiences.305 p. Paperback.new south wales police, esther mckay, forensic science

Colour facsimile of Graham Street Methodist School program for 'Final Welcome Home to our Returned Soldiers', Saturday 14.02.1920 - lists those who served and died.war - world war i, religion - wesleyan methodist church, monkhouse family

The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.Concert programme of the twentieth subscription concert of the Kew Philharmonic Society. arthur dear collection, kew philharmonic society, music - victoria, music - kew, kew recreation hall, concert programme

Purchased in the early 1980's by Peter SimmenauerFm-Am-FM Stereo, National,Waycommunication, electronic

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Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.712.non-fictionAbout 1300 Australians died in the desert campaigns of World War I, while another 3500 died in North Africa and the Middle East during World War II. Thousands more carried the wounds of war for the rest of their lives. Countless families were left behind to mourn the dead and comfort the injured. A ripple effect of grief passed down the generations. This is the story of Australia's desert wars as never before told. Using letters, diaries, interviews and unpublished memoirs, Desert Boys provides an intensely personal and gripping insight into the thoughts, feelings and experiences of two generations of Australian soldiers. In many cases these were fathers and sons going to successive wars with all the tragedy, adventure and hardship that brought.australian army - desert campaigns, desert warfare - 20th century

Formerly part of the Ballarat School of Mines libraryA blue book with the title printed in gold on the spine, and the publisher "Longmans" printed in gold at the base of the spine. It has 503 illustrations throughout. It has two loose pages of plates in a sleeve inside the back cover and some pull out plates throughout. 841 pagesIt is stamped with The School of Mines Ballarat near the front and back pages, as well as some throughout the book.steam engine, properties of steam, flywheels, condensers, thermodynamic principles, energy diagrams, engine cycles and efficiencies, brake horse-power, steam in the cylinder, multiple expansion engines, valve gears, governors, crank, corliss and drop-valve engines, steam turbines, turbine performance, steam

Black and white printed booklet with thirty-five pages of updated information to do with the construction of the Vietnam Memorial in Canberra.booklet, vietnam memorial

Set of six prepaid MMTB for Hospital Travel, tickets for use on MMTB services, Has the condition of use on the rear. All printed on red card and all available for Adult use. 1 x No. for 1 section ticket 2 x No. for 2 sections 1 x No. for 3 sections 1 x No. for 5 sections 1 x No. for 9 sections See Reg Items 1 and 2 and 1232, 1668 for other samples and other records.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, tickets, hospital

The Battle of Ngok Tavak - Allied Valor and Defeat in Vietnam.Soft cardboard cover, black / white / sepia background with dark green / black / white print on front, spine & back. M-16 machine gun on front. 242 cut, plain, off white pages. Illustrated with black / white photos & maps.book, vietnam, valour, defeat

Block of "The Met, Zone 1 Single Journey Ticket" tickets, $1.00 Concession - Z011401 to Z011600 black printing on off white paper, stapled onto a cardboard sheet. Has The Met logo on the top. See also Reg Item 264 for a single ticket. See Item 6715 for other samples.trams, tramways, tickets, the met

Hard covered book titled Pictures from the German Fatherland, drawn with Pen and Pencil, red cover with gold & black lettering, 224 pages with black and white illustrations, gold edging on pages, an inscription dated 1907 written in German inside front page.S G Greenheritage, history-germany-german heritage

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110 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm.non-fictionFrom Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 is the result of a collaborative history project completed by members of the Kew Historical Society. Th text includes a contextualised series of illustrated biographical and autobiographical profiles of the former civic leaders of Kew. The profiles explore the political, social, cultural and economic history of Kew from the earliest years of European settlement to the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.kew (vic.). council -- history, mayors -- victoria -- kew -- biography, kew (vic.) -- history

ill, p128.non-fictionA round up of railways in Australia up to 1988.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - pictorial

City of Nunawading concession ticket booklet(10 remaining pages - x 5 to page) originally green in colour, stapled.City of Nunawading concession ticket Admit one adultlocal history