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Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Oral History, Noel Withers, Mavis Solum: interviewed by Noel Withers, 2010c
Mavis Solum is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Mavis Solum"june hall, oral history, mavis solum -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Extending Mathematical Understanding: Middle Years Specialist Teacher Manual
Extending Mathematical Understanding: Middle Years Specialist Teacher Manual was written by Professor Ann Gervasoni and published by Ballarat Heritage Services. The EMU program is recognised as one of the most successful mathematics programs for primary aged school children. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Crosby Lockwood and Son, Stationary Engine Driving: A Practical Manual for Engineers in charge of Stationary Engines, 1898
There is probably some link to the Ballarat School of Mines as Engine Driving was an early subject taught there.A small light brown book with a Weale's Scientific & Technical Series logo on the front, and a Caplo Lumen logo with a hand and flame torch on the back. On the inside are some pull out plate pages throughout the book, and a picture of James Watt near the front of the bookwatt, james watt, steam, galloway boiler, michael reynolds, stationary engine -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Select List of Twelve Leading Fruits Suitable for Local and Export Market, 1899
Photocopy of Appendix No 5 pp 38-39 from Council of Agricultural Education Report by the Principal of the School of Horticulture for the year ended 31 December 1899. Lists 12 pears, 12 plums, 6 Prune Plums, 12 Apples, 6 Apricots, 4 Almonds, 12 Peaches, 6 Gooseberries. Incomplete as pages missing.council of agricultural education, principal, school of horticulture, 1899, pears, plums, prune plums, apples, apricots, almonds, peaches, gooseberries -
National Wool Museum
Ephemera - Paper Square with Red Crosses, 1950s - 1970s
Square of paper with hand written red crosses in small squares.charts, paper -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Report, Grampians: A Report on recreation and Timber Uses of. Too Steep to Graze - Too Rocky to Plough, 1979
1) Conservation & Economics 2) Grampians Study Area 3) Land Use 4) Management 5) Criticisms of the Management Plan Appendix Graphs & MapsGreen Paper cover: Black tape on SpineConservation council of Victoria and Logo -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. & C. Black, England in the eighteenth century, 1949
An examination of the chief events in England history in the eighteenth century.Index, maps, p.383.non-fictionAn examination of the chief events in England history in the eighteenth century.england - history, england - history - 18th century -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Patrolling and Tracking
Small book AMF. Tan Colour Book with Black writingbook, patrolling and tracking amf, 1 rar -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne, The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, 1900
Light brown leather bound spine and corners. Gold on spine hi-lighted by red background textured blue/dark brown cloth covered covers.victorian government, state government, administration, governance, parliament -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Traction Association, The Enfield lines, 1971
The "Enfield Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services that were isolated from the former Sydney metropolitan services.Ill, maps, p.50.non-fictionThe "Enfield Lines"were the unofficial name for the western tramway services that were isolated from the former Sydney metropolitan services.tramways - sydney, urban transport - sydney -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ballantine Books, De Gaulle, 1972
Describes the life and times of Charles De GaulleIll, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Charles De Gaulleworld war 1939-1945 - biography, charles de gaulle -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, E W Parker (selected), The Poet's Way: Stage Two, 1954
HardcoverS. Simms. Poetry on leaves. Some annotations in pen throughout.poetry, walsh st library -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - GAF Collection - Quality Systems - Guide To Selection And Use AS 3900 - 1987
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nelson, Robert, and Margan, Frank, A Pictorial History of Australians at War (Copy 4), 1970
The complete story of the Australian fighting man, of the reputation earned at Anzac Cove, Tobruk, and in New Guinea, is told here in the first attempt to trace Australia's military tradition from its inauspicious beginnings to the present day.The complete story of the Australian fighting man, of the reputation earned at Anzac Cove, Tobruk, and in New Guinea, is told here in the first attempt to trace Australia's military tradition from its inauspicious beginnings to the present day. australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military, australia. wars, 1885-1972 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Introducing ... Winlaton : a Youth Training Centre for Young Women, 1/11/1983 12:00:00 AM
A booklet written to increase public awareness of the role of Youth Training Centres, in particular the functioning of Winlaton.A booklet written to increase public awareness of the role of Youth Training Centres, in particular the functioning of Winlaton.A booklet written to increase public awareness of the role of Youth Training Centres, in particular the functioning of Winlaton.winlaton girls youth training centre., booklet -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Williams, Jean, Homecoming: Images of Vietnam
I mourn, for he was young and Vietnam still wounds.I mourn, for he was young and Vietnam still wounds.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - poetry, australian poetry - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Columbia House, The illustrated encyclopaedia of 20th century weapons and warfare, 1978
An illustrated list of 20th century weapons presented in alphabetical order in 24 volumes.Index, Ill, p.2624.non-fictionAn illustrated list of 20th century weapons presented in alphabetical order in 24 volumes.military technology - history, weaponry - history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, 1895
Light brown leather bound spine and corners. Gold text on spine hi-lighted by red background. Textured blue/dark brown cloth covered covers. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, Barbed Wire & Bamboo, 1992
Book, soft cover. Main background on front cover is red & white. Title is white ink on black background. Bottom half has 2 images showing Germans searching a British soldier & 4 Japanese guards lined up. 159 pages, illustrations, some maps & drawings.Donated by Bgo YMCA Stamped on 2nd fly leaf: Thailand Hellfire Pass ex POW Projectbooks, military, history, imprisonment -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, The History Press, Understanding Documents for Genealogy & Local History, 2013
Genealogists and local historians have probably seen every birth, marriage, death and census record available, and are adept at unsing the internet for research. However, once they have learnt everything they can from them, the next step is reading and understanding older documents. These can be hard to find (not many are online), are often written in challenging handwriting and use legal and other unfamiliar terms. Some will be in Latin, antiquated English or Scots. Readers need to be able to understand the nature and intent of a range of documents as well as the palaeography (the handwriting) and orthography (the 'shape' of the contents). Documents covered include wills and testaments, contracts, indentures, charters, land records, personal letters, official records, Church records and others, mainly from the period 1560 to 1800. Also covered are dates, numbers, calendars, measurements and money, abbreviations, transcription conventions, letter-forms and glossaries, and it includes a Latin primer.448 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.Genealogists and local historians have probably seen every birth, marriage, death and census record available, and are adept at unsing the internet for research. However, once they have learnt everything they can from them, the next step is reading and understanding older documents. These can be hard to find (not many are online), are often written in challenging handwriting and use legal and other unfamiliar terms. Some will be in Latin, antiquated English or Scots. Readers need to be able to understand the nature and intent of a range of documents as well as the palaeography (the handwriting) and orthography (the 'shape' of the contents). Documents covered include wills and testaments, contracts, indentures, charters, land records, personal letters, official records, Church records and others, mainly from the period 1560 to 1800. Also covered are dates, numbers, calendars, measurements and money, abbreviations, transcription conventions, letter-forms and glossaries, and it includes a Latin primer.genealogy -- handbooks, local history -- archival resources., genealogy -- archival resources. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Fighting Fourth: a pictorial record of the Second Tour
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion 4th, pictorial works - new zealand -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Small round cardboard Pill Box from P. Butler, Mitchell Street, Bendigo
Pierce Butler (1865-1927) was born in Kilmore and moved to Bendigo aged 12. He initiall worked with Mr Trumble, chemist before he became assistant to Mr A Collins in his new practice in View Street opposite the Bank of Victoria. At this time he was primarily a dentist. He then became the dentist operating out of London's pharmacy, 24 Pall Mall. By 1910 he was advertising as a dispenser and dentist at London's pharmacy. By 1915 he was operating his own business as a chemist and dentist in Mitchell St where he continued until his death. In 1891 he married Elizabeth Anderson (1867-1937) and they lived in Macrae Street. Pierce Butler was also a Justice of the Peace. Small round cardboard Pill Box from P. Butler, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Inscribed. Pill box is empty."Take one pill daily Miss C. Dawe 31003"chemist pills, p. butler chemist -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Near the Big One, Near the Big One; Ni Ni East State School 3045 and District 1890-1946, 1994
History of the Ni Ni East State School 3045 and the families of the district5 copies of Near the Big One; Ni Ni East State School 3045 and District 1890-1946. Soft cream-colored cover, with a picture of the Ni Ni East State School on front. Written and published by the Ni Ni East Reunion Committee, in 1994; 89 pagesnon-fictionHistory of the Ni Ni East State School 3045 and the families of the districteducation, ni ni east state school, school - history, ni ni east - history, school days, australian history, nhill free press -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Life
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 Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and it's 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 has 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. A Life Author: Guy De Maupassant, Translated by Marjorie Laurie Publisher: T Werner Laurie Ltd Date: 1863 The label on the spine with typed text PAT 843 MAU Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, a life, guy de maupassant, 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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pan Books, Churchill, 1973
The life and times of British Prime Minister Winston ChurchillIll, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of British Prime Minister Winston Churchillworld war 1939-1945 - biography, winston churchill 1874-1965 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Pentagon Papers: the Secret History of the Vietnam War, 1971
Based on investigative reporting by Neil Sheehan, E.W. Kenworthy, FBox Butterfield & Hedrick Smith.vietnam war (1961-1975) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - CASA Information Booklet, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S. A
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Prop to Pilot General Pilot's Handbook, Prop to Pilot: A Handbook for Pilots
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Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Alan Smith, The National Trust: Como Collection, 1987
Booklet inside black hardcover holder3 Sheets of paper inside: Letter to Ms Patricia Davies from Helen Dundon at APR Corporate Public Relations apologising for not inviting Patricia to the launch of Penleigh Boyd works at Como. Two Sheets (cut out of a book?) relating to Evelyn and Doris Gough "(Later Mrs. Merric Boyd)"walsh st library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Krasnoff, Stan, Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 2)
A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.australia. australian army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, military decorations, keith payne, victoria cross, aattv