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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Principles of Metallographic Laboratory Practice, 1939
Author George Kehl was an instructor in Metallurgy at Lehigh University.Brown cloth covered hardcover book of 359 pages with photographs and diagrams.Signed on title page "R. Allsop"metallographic, laboratory, george kehl, bookplate, associated mines, broken hill, seller's plate, tait book co., broken hill associated mines, r. allsop -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Dawson, W. J. (William James Dawson), Thro' lattice-windows, 1899
293 p. : plain dark green cover. 'Colonial Edition' printed on spine.fictionfiction, william james dawson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, PTSD: Looping Film, DVD
post-traumatic stress disorder -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - CD-Rom, William Slater Family History Book, 2014
These printed documents cover many aspects of William Slaters life and some of his children. The information came from relatives in England.slater william, slater family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RAAF WW2, K C Baff, Flight Lieutenant RAAF, Maritime is Number Ten, 2017
From title page: Maritime is Number Ten. A history of No 10 Squadron RAAF. The Sunderland Era compiled and researched by Flight Lieutenant K C Baff, RAAF.Hard cardboard cover, black buckram, yellow print on front & spine. On front is a colour illustration of a Sunderland aircraft in flight. 466 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos, maps, illustrations. Mid blue ribbons page marker.book, number 10, raaf, sunderland -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dateline: An Loi
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: CENTENARY AUSTRALASIA NO.2 MINE DISASTER
Booklet Centenary Australasia No.2 Mine Disaster (Creswick 12.12.1882 - 12.12.1982) Commemorative Ballad and Story, 16 pages with one black and white illustration.Harry Hastings Pearcevictoria, history, mine disaster, history-victoria-creswick-mine disaster- poetry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Waverley Novels Vol 25 The Pirate
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 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 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. Waverley Novels Vol 25 The Pirate Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher & Son Date: 1837The label on the spine with typed text PAT FIC SCO Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceshipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, waverley novels vol 25 the pirate, sir walter scott -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Student Records, Applications for Government Scholarships, 1963-1965
Table of applicants for the 5 available Government Scholarships, several copies, most annotated. (1) 1963. (2) 1964. (3) 1965.table of applicants for the 5 available government scholarships, several copies, most annotated. (1) 1963. (2) 1964. (3) 1965. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Hospital, Stawell Hospital Annual Reports 1860 to Present
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - ROLLS-ROYCE FROM THE WINGS, RONALD W. HARKER, 1976
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Mitchell Family Information. Family History Information
4Ring white binder with paper in plastic inserts. Family Information on descendants of William and Sarah Mitchell from Ireland. Divided by families. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 3, 1890. 1 September - 31 December, 1891
Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government -
The Celtic Club
Book, Edward MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland, 1978
A collection of more than 4000 Irish family names and their county association.Bib, map, p.304.non-fictionA collection of more than 4000 Irish family names and their county association.geneology - irish, local history - ireland -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - A History of Aircraft Piston Engines
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Santoli, Al, To Bear Any Burden: The Vietnam War and its Aftermath - In the powerful and haunting tradition of NAM (Copy 3) ), 1985
Al Santoli was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and served in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division, Receiving three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for valourAl Santoli was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and served in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division, Receiving three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for valourvietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, southeast asians, 25th infantry division, purple heart, bronze star -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (SA) Inc, Over the viaduct to Henley beach, 1997
The story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachIll, p.20.non-fictionThe story of the horse and electric tramway to Henley beachtramways - adelaide, horse tramways - adelaide -
The Celtic Club
Book, Newcastle Publishing Co. Inc, Celtic Myth and Legend, 1975
A comprehensive study of Celtic mythology, poetry and legend.Index, bib, ill, p.418.non-fictionA comprehensive study of Celtic mythology, poetry and legend.celtic folklore, celtic legends -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, HK Atkinson, Tickets of the Silverton Tramway, 1991
An exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Silverton TramwayIll, p.13.non-fictionAn exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Silverton Tramwayrailway tickets - silverton tramway, silverton tramway - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LODGE COLLECTION: BOOK. BY - LAWS OF THE BENDIGO LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS. NO. 12
Lodge book. By - Laws of the Bendigo Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 12.Boltons Print, Bendigoclubs, social, by-laws bendigo lodge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Thompson, Leroy, Dirty Wars: Elite Forces VS The Guerrillas
Gripping story of guerrilla warfare the men, the tactics and the weapons Guerrillas versus elite military forcesGripping story of guerrilla warfare the men, the tactics and the weapons Guerrillas versus elite military forcesmilitary history, modern - 20th century, guerrillas - history - 20th century -
Federation University Art Collection
Poster - Offset print, 'Wayzeck', 1996
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, poster -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Sign - Banner, 5RAR
A five sided plastic banner, yellow background, 5RAR Tiger head emblem on black V, "66 - 67, 69 - 70 South Vietnam", RAR Corps badge5 rar, banner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - WHITE HILLS & GOLDEN WATTLE, POEMS BY MARIE SHARKEY, 1996
White Hills & Golden Wattle poems by Marie Sharkey. 38 pages printed by The Terrace Print Service 133 McCrae St Bendigo.Marie Sharkeybooks, collections, poetry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Bennett H. Brough, A treatise on Mine-Surveying, 1904
The author, Bennett H. Brough was an associate of theRoyal School of Mines, a member of the COuncil of the Institution of Mining Engineers, a fellow of the geological society and of the Institute of Chemistry, a member of the Mining Institute of Cornwall, and a former instructor of mine-surveying at the Royal School of MinesRed had covered book 372 pages - part of Griffin's Mining Series. Contents include general explanatinos of surveying, an historical sketch, mineral deposits, mining terms, measures of length, measurement distances, the chain, rods, steel bands, measuring wheel, Miner's Dial, Magnetic needle, Fixed needle, German Dial, theodolite, traversing underground. Surface-surveys. plotting the survey, calculation of area, leveling, Telescope, Setting out, Mine-Surveying Problems, Mine Plans, Photographic Surveying, examination Surveying. Illustrations include: Whitelaw's Dial (Fig 22), Theodolite of the American Type with Hoffman tripod head, (fig 37a)mining, surveying, miner's dial, chain, survey, theodolite, scientific instruments -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lovatt Dickson Limited, Pilgrims of the wild, 1935
The story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.Ill, p.281non-fictionThe story of Grey Owl and Anaharare, his wife; their days trapping, guiding and exploring, and then their life work devoted to the conservation of game generally, and the beaver in particular.conservationists - canada - biography, beavers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - VHS Video Tape, Tanks Vol.3
VHS Video Cassette x1Barbarossa Battle for Normandy - The Battle of Kursk - Ardennes Offensivebarbarossa - battle for normandy - the battle of kursk - ardennes offensive -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - educational encyclopaedia, Charles Beale & M. Gately, Gately's Universal Educator, 1886
An encyclopaedia and business guide (late 19th century)This book has a brown leather cover which is heavily embossed with brown and gold patterns and gold lettering, The spine is torn at the top and the cover is worn at the edges.The pages are gilt-edged and contain printed text and black and white sketches, illustrations, maps and diagrams. non-fictionAn encyclopaedia and business guide (late 19th century)19th century australia, 19th century encyclopaedia, 19th century business guide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Tim Bowden, Changi Photographer, 1984
Book, blue buckram hardcover with dust cover. Dust cover has blue print with a black & white picture of a building & 3 soldiers. 144 pages illustrated with black & white photos & maps.Russell Graybooks-military-history-pows, photography, biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Corder, EM, The Deer Hunter, 1978
Young steel worker from Pennsylvania is not prepared for the horrors of war in VietnamfictionYoung steel worker from Pennsylvania is not prepared for the horrors of war in Vietnam vietnam, american, movie