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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - AIR LAW, G. A. SEABROOKE, 1964
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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Olive Wilkinson
Olive Wilkinson was born in 1917 in Ararat. She and her husband both worked at the Ovens Benevolent Home, with her as a temporary matron when the need arose, and her husband as the Superintendent. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Mrs Olive Wilkinson's account of her life in Beechworth and the local area during the 20th century is historically and socially significant to the cultural history of the region. She details historical events pertaining to Beechworth and her family. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth'. While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side. Mrs Olive Wilkinsonlisten to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, wilkinson, olive wilkinson, ovens benevolent home -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Lake Bellfield, 1960's
Lake Bellfield Looking along the wall.grampians, lake bellfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EN ROUTE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. En route: a Chevrolet tourer travels the open roads; circa 1920. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 2
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 2 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: The Story of ANZAC From May 4, 1915, to the Evacuation of the Gallipoli PeninsulaThe 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 2, c.e.w. bean -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Graeme Disney et al, Bayside reflections : history & heritage of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock & Beaumaris, 1988
A collection of stories from the history of the communities of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock and Beaumaris. The stories are illustrated by large photographs which span the years.viii, 220 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some coloured)non-fictionA collection of stories from the history of the communities of Sandringham, Hampton, Black Rock and Beaumaris. The stories are illustrated by large photographs which span the years. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "City that went off the rails", "Is it time to get rid of Trams", May. 1969
Newspaper Clipping - set of four clippings adhered to two sides of two sheets of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side - from newspapers about the removal of trams from Melbourne 1 - Part one of a Large article written by John Messer of The Age, titled "City that went off the rails" about the impact of the closure of the Brisbane tramway system, quotes Brisbane City Mayor - Clem Jones. Dated 7/5/1969 2 - Second part "Is it time to get rid of Trams", dated 8/5/1969 following the closure of the Brisbane system. Mainly quotes from Brisbane transport officials with some Sydney officials. Has photos of a tram in Swanston St and a crowded tram. 3 - "Willy-nilly scrapping of trams 'nonsense'" - written by F. R. Kirby - Acting Chairman of the MMTB - The Age" responding to John Messer's articles. The Age 20/5/1969. 4 - letter from Bernard Boles of Reservoir about the removal of trams in Collins St and replacement by buses. 5 - "Hour fight to free trapped driver" - The Age 19/5/1969 - about the collision of a panel van at corner of High and Chapel St Prahran 6 - Set of two Letters from Edward Sykes and V. Lovel about the removal of trams - for and against.trams, tramways, brisbane trams, sydney trams, closure, tram replacement, buses, collins st, accidents, letter to the editor -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Magazine, RH Blackwell, Oxford poetry 1914, 1914
The 1914 issue of Oxford poetryp.82 fictionThe 1914 issue of Oxford poetryengland - poetry, college verse -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Harold F B Wheeler, Cassells Book of Knowledge
Library of knowledge on every subject, illustrated by a wealth of picture never before attemptedF C Wooding (Stamp)literature -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - MANDURANG PUBLICK OCCURENCES MONTHLY MAGAZINE (1978 - 1983), 1978
Mandurang Monthly magazine 'Publick Occurences' Foolscap paper magazine with some coloured cover sheets, stapled 1983 - Feb, Apr & May 1982 - Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, July, Aug, Oct, Nov & Dec 1981 - Feb, Mar, Mar-Apr, Apr, May, Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec 1980 - Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, July, Aug, Spring, Oct, Nov & Dec 1979 - Feb, Mar, May, Jun, July, Aug, Oct, Nov & Dec 1978 - Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - NORTH BENDIGO SPORTSMANS CLUB MINUTES BOOK, 1947
Minutes book of the North Bendigo Sportsmans Club, contains minutes of meetings, newspaper cuttings and loose material.bendigo, clubs, sporting, bendigo - sporting history. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Nunawading Gazettes 1976, 1976
A collection of 1976 Nunawading Gazettes Vol 26.A collection of 1976 Nunawading Gazettes Vol 26. The following numbers are missing: Nos, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 17, 25, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36, 47, 50A collection of 1976 Nunawading Gazettes Vol 26. nunawading gazette, newspapers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - japanese aircraft world warii captured and wrecked, tom laemlein, setting suns captured and wrecked japanese aircraft in world warii, 2007
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bowman, John ed, The Vietnam War Day by Day (Copy 2)
The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth centruy. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina.The Vietnam War was one of the longest, bitterest and most complex wars of the twentieth centruy. It began in 1945 as a localized nationalist revolt against French colonial rule in Indochina. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - chronology, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, B.P. : the story of his life, 1943
The life and times of Lord Baden-Powell of GilwellIll, p.122.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwellboy scouts - history, generals - great britain - biography -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Report of the Committee on Student Housing, 1956
SoftcoverStamp on back cover: Professor Robin Boyd Room 7-303walsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: DRY LAKE EPPALOCK, May 2004
Slide. Dry Lake Eppalock. The Campaspe River snakes through the dry bed of Lake Eppalock.slide, bendigo, dry lake eppalock., dry lake eppalock. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Herald, 19 February 1942, 19/02/1942
world war 2, darwin bombing, burma, munitions, gardening -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Graeme & Joe Fuller, Grampians Region Fires 2005/06, 2005-2006
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MAKING HAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, September 25, 2004. Making hay: Hugh Boyd's thrasher working on W.C. Hill's property in Colbinabbin about 1915.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Gorge Road sign: Slide 55, 1990s
Photograph shows house with anti-Plenty Gorge Park sign, Gorge Road South MorangPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty gorge, plenty gorge metropolitan park, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sock it to 'em baby: forward air controller in Vietnam (Copy 3)
vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - biography, air pilots - australia - biography, soldiers - australia - biography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Unidentified rural scene, possibly Research / Kangaroo Ground district, c.May 1988
Montsalvat, Eltham, c.May 198835mm colour positive transparency (1 of 19) Mount - Kodak KodachromeProcess Date MAY 88Minfrastructure, roads, rural areas, shire of eltham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
A box containing 'Bendigo Advertiser' cuttings from the year 1969. The cuttings are of various social activities including tennis, fire brigades, Lions Club, softball, ladies bowls, Bendigo elecutionists, and many more.bendigo, clubs, community activities, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, 'the bendigo advertiser, ' bendigo community, events, clubs, clubs and associations, event, organisation, organization, person, place, recreations, sport, clubs, social life -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO BUILDINGS & SCENERY, April 1960
Slide. Bendigo Buildings & Scenery. Rosalind Park.slide, bendigo, bendigo buildings & scenery., bendigo buildings & scenery. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Cole-Adams, Peter, The Best of the Age 1970-1980, 1980
A varied, stimulating and entertaining selection of good journalism from the Age newspaper April 1979 to late June 1980. Contains list of contents and photographs.media, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO BUILDINGS, June 1970
Slide. Bendigo Buildings. An upside down tap.slide, bendigo, bendigo buildings., bendigo buildings. -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Information Australia, Who's who in business in Australia 1994, 1994
A biographical dictionary and register of prominent people within business and industry in Australia.1391ppnon-fictionA biographical dictionary and register of prominent people within business and industry in Australia.directories, registers, businesses, people associafed with business and industry -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Australian Gliding Index Jan-Dec 1981 Volume 30
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A bitter dry season for the Americans
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states