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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jones, Colin, Nowa Nowa Primary School No 3738, 2012
A study of passenger vessels on the Gippsland Lakes and rivers, from about 1880 to 2010ships and shipping -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, W.R. Crocker, Australian Ambassador: International Relations at First Hand, 1971
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketaustralian history, walter crocker, foreign relations, international relations, 1951-1969, walsh st library -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Promotional Brochures, RAAF
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - The AeroShell Book
A Guide to AeroShell Products -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - POLICEMAN RYAN'S DISAPPEARANCE WHITE HILLS BENDIGO
Booklet 80 pages Policeman Ryan's Disappearance - White Hills, Bendigo Written by Carol Holsworth - Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries Inc 2013 Pale yellow cover with picture of Policeman Ryan. Colour and B & W images. Maps inside front and back covers.Carol Holsworth -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, USB, RAAF images from TV screen
Images used to be displayed on one of the museum's VDU's (screens) but was removed on 3/12/20.royal australian air force, national vietnam veterans museum - equipment -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, From Laggan to Arthur's Creek : the McDonald family history and connections with the Draper family, Charnwood / written and presented by Ross McDonald, 2010
Paperback; 102 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports., facsims., geneal. table ; 30 cm. Two copiesmcdonald family, draper family, charnwood, arthur's creek -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Robin Gerster, Big-noting: The historic theme in Australian war writing, 1992
This book explores the propagandist tendency in Australian war writing in promoting nationalist tendencies.Index, Notes, ill (b/w), p.258.non-fictionThis book explores the propagandist tendency in Australian war writing in promoting nationalist tendencies.war and literature - australia, literary criticism - australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - "S" Hook Buckle, A Tale of Two Cities
Pattison Collection 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 area 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 during 1942 to 1942 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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. 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. Warrnambool Public Library 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally, the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Tale of Two Cities Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Collins Date: 1859 The label on the spine with the typed text PAT 823.8 DIC Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker 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, a tale of two cities, charles dickens -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - 1908 Signal Card, Signal Card
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol.2, 1973
This volume of the Admiralty Manual of Navigation describes off-shore navigation - the safe conduct of a ship across the open sea where, in general, hearings of objects on land cannot be obtained except by means of radio waves (i.e. using radio fixing aids). The first chapters are mainly concerned with distances, courses, tracks and charts; then various methods of obtaining position lines and positions from astronomical observations are explained, including a rapid. method in the last chapter. The volume also contains an outline of meteorrology and weather forecasting.329 pages, illustrated, navy blue linen cover and red paper dust jacket.non-fictionThis volume of the Admiralty Manual of Navigation describes off-shore navigation - the safe conduct of a ship across the open sea where, in general, hearings of objects on land cannot be obtained except by means of radio waves (i.e. using radio fixing aids). The first chapters are mainly concerned with distances, courses, tracks and charts; then various methods of obtaining position lines and positions from astronomical observations are explained, including a rapid. method in the last chapter. The volume also contains an outline of meteorrology and weather forecasting.howard timbury, first fleet fellowship victoria, interest group, navigation, education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Royal Road Readers - Teacher's Book, 1960
Mary Egan who died on April 4th, 1981, spent 23 years as a greatly-respected lecturer in English curriculum at the Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria and Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Brown hard covered book used by teachers who teach reading.Book Plate, University of Ballarat Library sticker inside front cover and barcode on front cover, shelving sticker on back cover. Writing on inside of back cover. M.Egan stamped several times Date sheet stuck inside back cover with card pocket. M.Egan written on front covermary egan, ballarat teachers college, state college of victoria, ballarat college of advanced education, education department victoria, j.c. daniels, hunter diack, royal road readers -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, 1953
non-fictionarmy, greece, crete, syria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Victoria. Department of Infrastructure, Metropolitan strategy: a vision for Melbourne, October 2000, 2000
A report on Melbourne's future growth and a strategic plan to manage this growth, 2000.8 p., text, col. illus.melbourne (victoria), town planning, infrastructure victoria -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam War Volume 2: the battle for Khe Sanh; the 4th Infantry Division etc
Series of 5 Film, DVD's on the USA's involvement in the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Eyre & Spottiswoode, With pennants flying : the immortal deeds of the Royal Armoured Corps, 1943
A history of the Royal Armoured Corps during World War TwoIndex, ill, p.200.non-fictionA history of the Royal Armoured Corps during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - tank warfare, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Committee, St Mathew’s Presbyterian Church, Stawell - Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
A History of St. Matthews Presbyterian Church in StawellPale blue card cover with brown print, below which is a photograph of a church and more printSt. Matthews Presbyterian Church Stawell Centenary 1860-1960stawell religion -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Razed-Raised, 2013
The story of the regrowth of the Marysville community after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfirePaperback. Front cover has two colour photographs. One is a blurred photograph of a silhouette of a tree with fire behind it. The other is of a plant just starting to grow. Back cover has the symbol depicting Maryville's 150 anniversary in 2013. Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, black saturday, bushfire, community, triangle community, regrowth -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceremonial object, Legacy Torch
A cast of the Legacy torch mounted on wood. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. An example of the Legacy torch being cast and mounted for use in events and meetings.Cast metal torch and wreath, mounted on a timber triangular mount. Torch and wreath colour gold. Triangular timber stand, one side stained brown, base and third side painted brown. Wreath and torch attached to stained timber side by a single screw.torch, logos -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burke, Di,Small, Mary, Seek!: An Illustrated and Pictorial tribute to Australia's tracker dogs in the Vietnam War
Dedicated to the eleven faithful war dogs that served Australia as members o the combat tracking teams during the Vietnam War. they did not return home but are not forgotten.Dedicated to the eleven faithful war dogs that served Australia as members o the combat tracking teams during the Vietnam War. they did not return home but are not forgotten.dogs - war use, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Alison Goding, This Bold Venture the story of Lake Tyers House Place and People, 1990
The story of Lake Tyers House, situated on Lake Tyers, Victoria, and the people associated with this early tourism venture. The settlement and development of the region is also dealt with and photographs are included.guesthouses, waterways, land settlement -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Frank Cusack, Bendigo: a history, 1973
A history of Bendigo from before the first gold discovery to the closure of the last mine in 1954.262 p., illus.non-fictionA history of Bendigo from before the first gold discovery to the closure of the last mine in 1954.bendigo (vic.) - history, gold discoveries victoria, gold mining -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Charlwood, D. E. (Donald Ernest), 1915-2012, Settlers under sail, 1978 © 1991
"Settlers Under Sail is Don Charlwood's account of the days of the sailing ship and a fascinating reconstruction of the wreck of the LOCH ARD. -- back cover49 p. : ill. (some col.), facsim., 1 map, portsnon-fiction"Settlers Under Sail is Don Charlwood's account of the days of the sailing ship and a fascinating reconstruction of the wreck of the LOCH ARD. -- back covershipwrecks, cape otway, sailing ships, ocean travel, emigration, immigration -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fields of Fire, 1980
vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - fiction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Prelude to Heidelberg, 1991
The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.The history of the artist's camp at Box Hill and its relationship to the beginnings of the Heidelberg School of Painting.heidelberg school, artists camps, box hill, painting -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Roald Kverndal, Seamen's Missions: Their origin and Early Growth. A contribution to the History of the Church Maritime, 1986
Hardback cover book with white Title (see above) and author text, KVERNDAL, Roald, on pink grey cover. pp 903, ills. Cover image depicts a masted galleon ship at anchor with interior lights at dusk or dawn flying from the stern of the ship is the blue BETHEL flag featuring a star and dove of peace in top and lwr corners respectively. xxviii, 903 p. : ill. ; 24 cmnon-fictionmerchant seamen, missions and charities, royal navy chaplains, missions-to-seamen, mission to seafarers, roald kverndal -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Paul McGuire, Inns of Australia, 1952
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: the ten thousand day war 4: special collectors edition
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Lord Lawrence, 1892
The life and times of Lord Lawrencep.203.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Lawrencegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Penguin et al, The three trillion dollar war the true cost of the Iraq Conflict, 2009
Discusses about the true cost of the Iraq war - quite apart from its tragic human toll - which the Bush administration estimated at $50 billion. This book argues that this underestimates the real figure by approximately six times. It attempts to expose the gigantic expenses which have not been officially accounted for. Stiglitz and Bilmes write in simple language, which makes the details they present, and the sums they add up, all the more disturbing.Index, notes, p.357.non-fictionDiscusses about the true cost of the Iraq war - quite apart from its tragic human toll - which the Bush administration estimated at $50 billion. This book argues that this underestimates the real figure by approximately six times. It attempts to expose the gigantic expenses which have not been officially accounted for. Stiglitz and Bilmes write in simple language, which makes the details they present, and the sums they add up, all the more disturbing.iraq war 2003-2011 - economic aspects, iraq war 2003-2011 - finance