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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1855, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1855. 1 May - 31 August, 1855
Green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Brown leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Edith Hunt, Autograph Album (Edith Hunt) (Later Bodey) 1909, 1909
Variousstawell -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Private and Public Memory: a history of Malvern / by Lynne Strahan, 1989
[vi], 289 p., [40] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports.malvern (vic) - history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 6
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 6 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1942 Further Information: During The Allied Offensive 1919The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 6, c.e.w. bean -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Herald, The Age, Southern Cross, "Alice doesn't take to Tom!" "Tram Depot is down 8" "psst - that may be the checker watching", Dec. 1968
Newspaper Clipping - set of some 25 clippings adhered to both sides of 12 sheets generally of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side the black banning of driver Tom Pesteranovich and associate industrial issues. Principal headings are: "Alice doesn't take to Tom!" "Tram Depot is down 8" "psst - that may be the checker watching" "Fifth trammie on the Mat" "Now Harry is barred over Tom" "4 Trammies to face a judge" "He's on the blacklist" "Tram men could go out today" Includes a cartoon by Jeff about Henry Bolte and the Underground railway. Cuttings from The Herald, The Age and Sun, Southern Cross newspapers. Includes a photo of Tom Pesteranovich. See also Reg Items 2561 and 2562 for further items on this industrial matter.trams, tramways, mmtb, glenhuntly tram depot, unions, drivers, fares, ticket inspectors, railways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council, Victoria, East Gippsland Area Review Final Recommendations Land Conservation, 1986
Report describing the physical nature of the East Gippsland area (Victoria) study area. History, climate, geomorphology, land use, flora and fauna are presented. Map included.topography, land settlement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Canberra 307 wings fitted: NVVM 28 July 2016 (Copy 2), 2016
A video taken on the day the Canberra 307 wings were fitted at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum, canberra (bomber) -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Clifford Craig, Kevin Fahy, E Graeme Robertson, Early Colonial Furniture in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, 1972
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Referendum, 12/07/1989
City of Nunawading; Referendum No 91 re Eastern arterial road and Big Bin garbage collection. Copy of notice placed in Nunawading Gazette, 12 July 1989.freeways, rubbish bins, city of nunawading -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Mammals of Maroondah
Details of mammals found in Maroondah -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, McGuire, Frank, City of Kingston origins : a brief pictorial history, 1995
A brief pictorial history of the City of Kingston. Includes a chronology of the area from 1835-1994. Includes an index to illustrations.78 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; Spiral boundnon-fictionA brief pictorial history of the City of Kingston. Includes a chronology of the area from 1835-1994. Includes an index to illustrations.city of kingston history, kingston -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE, Australian Military Forces, 13.1.1942
John Day, refer cat No 4880 for service details.Record of Service book A.A.B.83 brown covers 40 pages, pages cover name, Regt number, enlistment, physical appearance, photo, equipment issues, education,, leave, decorations, entries in red and blue pen.On front page, “V155751 SGT DAY JN”books, record of service, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cairns, Jim, Vietnam: Scorched Earth Reborn. (Copy 1)
For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country.For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Advertising card for Superba Skin Food
The Bendigo based Sander family business Sander and Sons, were producers of eucalyptus oil/extract in the 19th and 20th centuries. Carl Sandner established Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Distillery in 1875. It operated until 1967Advertising card. The top half has a black and white illustration of a young woman peering between curtains. Printed in black and purple "I use Superba Skin Food. That's the secret of my beauty. Have you tried it."advertising, sander, sandner -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Notes, 1893
Description of Mr Neilson's experimental work with fruit trees at Burnley, his teaching, cuttings available for distribution.Photocopy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 24 June, 1893 p10. the leader, mr neilson, curator -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - Victorian Railways Book, Rules, Regulations & Instructions for maintenance and working Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake 1917
Part of a collection of old railway items from closed Numurkah Railway StationGreen covered hardcover bookTitle (as above) / Victorian Railways heading and coat of arms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''KNOCKING AROUND'' BY J. LE GAY BRERETON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 162 page green cover hardback with a silhouette of a swagman at lower RHS on cover. A series of short stories about people including Henry Lawson and other poets. Published in 1930 by Angus and Robertson Ltd., Sydney and printed by Halstead Printing Co. Ltd. B& W photo dated 1897 of the author and Henry Lawson is opposite the title page. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf '' Mr A H Chisholm from JR Yours sincerely J Le Gay Brereton'' Catalogue sticker ''2150 BRE'' on spine.J. Le Gay Breretonbooks, collections, short stories, alec h chisholm collection, j.le gay brereton, australian poets, short stories -
Clunes Museum
Programme - GRAND CONCERT, GUARDIAN PRINT, CLUNES, 1920
GRAND CONCERT BY LOCAL CLUNES ARTISTS PRESENTED IN CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING BACK TO CLUNES C3ELEBRATIONS 1920. CHAIRMAN HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR P. ROWE ESQ. J.F. WEICKHARDT SEC. ADMISSION TWO SHILLINGS (20 CENTS) & 1 SHILLING (10 CENTS0ORIGINAL PROGRAMME. FADED PINK PROGRAMME ADVERTISING BACK TO CLUNES GRAND CONCERT TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1920 CLUNES TOWN HALLlocal history, performing arts, document, events and celebrations, back to clunes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper, Nuclear ships protest, Emerald Hill and Sandridge Times, 12 Aug 1982
3 pages of Emerald Hill & Sandridge Times featuring protest against nuclear ships 12 August 1982piers and wharves - station pier, public action campaigns, emerald hill and sandridge times, perce mcguire white, perce white, nuclear free zone -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Chemist shop, Ballarat
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Safety Filmballarat, ballaraat, chemist -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Frederick Howard, Kent Hughes - A Biography, 1972
non-fictionprisoner of war, ww1, ww11, malaya, singapore, changi, olympics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FOREST STREET UNITING CHURCH COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK, 1883-1981
Wesleyan City Mission Sandhurst Minute Book 1883-1891 Brown cover with marbled pattern. Handwritten minutes.church, history, uniting church forest street -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Poster, The Art of Australian Flora - First Fleet to Contemporary, 1991
Printed sheets of art-work for display - Rolled sheets and cardboard tubeexhibition, ikebana, bonsai, sculpture, , history of australian flora, e. e. pescott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: YOUR CARRIAGE AWAITS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Your Carriage Awaits: groomsman with buggy and pair in front of Burnewang stables; date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RIOT AT BALLAARAT - REPORT OF THE BOARD - EVIDENCE TAKEN BY THE BOARD, 1854
Riot at Ballaarat. Report of the Board, evidence taken by the board.Board of inquirycottage, miners, gold, gold mining, eureka stockade, riot, ballaarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - 'SEWERAGE SCHEME DISCLOSURES' 14 MAY 1925, 14 May 1925
Document. Newspaper article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated Thursday May 14, 1925. Details the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the allegations against the working of the Bendigo Sewerage Scheme. See enclosed sheets (3) for details. Also contains envelope that the Newspaper cuttings were in.newspaper, bendigo sewerage scheme -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Invitation to Port Melbourne residents to attend a public meeting to inaugurate PMHPS, 4 Aug 1993
Large black and white poster inviting Port Melbourne residents old and new to a public meeting to inaugurate the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society.amalgamation, societies clubs unions and other organisations, post office, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, liardet community centre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - OUR DARLINGS
A hardcovered book titled 'Our Darlings' the Children's Treasury of Pictures & Stories. London. John F Shaw & Co, 48 Paternoster Row. 425 Pages.John F Shaw & Cobook, childrens' picture story book -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, McMillan, British civilians and the Japanese war in Malaya and Singapore, 1941-1945, 1987
An account of British civilians interned in Malaya and Singapore 1942-1945.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.156.non-fictionAn account of British civilians interned in Malaya and Singapore 1942-1945.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese, civilian internment - malaya and singapore -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Robert Henderson Croll, Bob Croll in the Melbourne Walker 1929 - 1959, 1997
stawell