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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Adrian M Balch, Aerobatic Teams of the World, 1986
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Sir Charles Lowe
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 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 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. Sir Charles Lowe Author: Newman Rosenthal Publisher: Newman H Rosenthal Date: 1968 The label on the spine with typed text PAT 920 LOW Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, sir charles lowe, newman rosenthal -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Nautical Association of Australia Inc, ANL, A Fleet History of Australian National Line 1957-1999, 2020
Australian National Line (ANL) began operations on 1 January 1957. It operated the largest fleet in coastal trade, ran passenger ships such as Princess of Tasmania and Empress of Australia that became household names, and from 1969 carried the Australian flag into international trades. ANL was at the forefront of innovation in bulkships, RoRo vessels and containerization, also in the redesign of ports and terminals. Many of its 110 ships were built in Australia. This impressive record of achievement eventually became overshadowed by financial woes, poor industrial relations and a difficult relationship with government that culminated in the sale of 1998-99. This fleet history, written and informed by the knowledge, experience and insight of those who sailed on and worked with the ships, weaves the stories of a complex forty-year transition from conventional shipping to modern bulk handling and containers, along with the nation-building role of the ANL, whose flag still flies proudly across the region as a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 300 images, mostly in colour, and will become an essential source on Australia's 20th century maritime history.A4, hardcover, 349pp, 300 illustrations, index, flags, funnels, hull colours, bibliography, full ships lists. Howard Dick, Iain Steverson, Mike Carolin, Barry Pemberton, Lindsay Rex, Rex Cox, Russell Priestnon-fictionAustralian National Line (ANL) began operations on 1 January 1957. It operated the largest fleet in coastal trade, ran passenger ships such as Princess of Tasmania and Empress of Australia that became household names, and from 1969 carried the Australian flag into international trades. ANL was at the forefront of innovation in bulkships, RoRo vessels and containerization, also in the redesign of ports and terminals. Many of its 110 ships were built in Australia. This impressive record of achievement eventually became overshadowed by financial woes, poor industrial relations and a difficult relationship with government that culminated in the sale of 1998-99. This fleet history, written and informed by the knowledge, experience and insight of those who sailed on and worked with the ships, weaves the stories of a complex forty-year transition from conventional shipping to modern bulk handling and containers, along with the nation-building role of the ANL, whose flag still flies proudly across the region as a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 300 images, mostly in colour, and will become an essential source on Australia's 20th century maritime history.naa, anl, australian national line, interest group, shipping companies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 12/03/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of the depot area and shunting trams such as No. 42Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 12/3/1962 of: Tram 42 at Depot Junction Wendouree Parade with the Lake in the background. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has a Cooking with Electricity roof advert. The tram stop sign for the depot is shown.In ink "Ballarat 12.3.62"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot junction, tram stops, tram 42 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Airframes, Airframes Part III
Directiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940snon-fictionDirectiohs for the construction of airframes for Bristol Blenheim, Douglas & other British & American aircraft, circa 1940sairframe construction -
Clunes Museum
Newsletter
ITEM FROM SHOW BAGNEWSLETTER WESLEY COLLEGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL JULY 1999local history, document, pamphlet, schools, wesley -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Nicholas Faith, Safety in Numbers: The mysterious world of Swiss banking, 1982
Hardcover w/dust jacketwalsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO RAILWAY 1862-2012
103 page soft cover booklet 'Melbourne to Bendigo Railway 1862- 2012 Published by the Bendigo Historical Society 2012. Editor Jim Evans Front cover picture of a steam engine at the Bendigo Station c1860s Rear cover picture of 2 Sprinter trains at Bendigo Station 2012 Illustrated with B&W and colour photos of people and placesJim Evans -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, George Odgers, Remembering Korea, 2009
Australians in the War of 1950-53Booknon-fictionAustralians in the War of 1950-53 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Singleton, C.C. et al, Railways of Australia, 1963
The history of Australian Railways up to 1963ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe history of Australian Railways up to 1963railroads -- australia -- history, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE LAST FLYING BOAT, PETER SMITH, 1993
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Bolton Street, Eltham, c.1993
35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteinfrastructure, roads, eltham, bolton street, withers way -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, R. A. Blachford, The Centenary of Water Supply in Ararat 1876-1976, 1976
A History of Water Supply in AraratBlue card Cover with photo of a water fountain, and Black PrintThe Centenary of Water Supply in Ararat 1876 - 1976 by R.A. Blachford Foundation President Ararat & District Historical Societystawell, ararat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, "Smoking on Rear Platform Only"
One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Enamel sign, blue capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Smoking on Rear Platform Only". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Removed from trams by the BTPS when smoking deemed unhealthy or came from SEC stores. Sign has two central screw holes at either end. .1 - as for above, but black capital letters - added 31/12/2010.trams, tramways, signs, smoking, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 16/03/1963 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about 35 and the St Patrick's Cathedral.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 16/3/1963 of: Tram 35 passing St Patricks Cathedral in Sturt St, showing the garden beds. Tram has an electric cooking roof advert. In ink "16.3.63"tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 35 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aerospace directories, Interavia ABC Aerospace Directory 1986
Non Fiction. Directory of govt.departments, aviation manufacturers/suppliers/ service companies,/sales agencies , airports, etc. globallyLarge hardback directoryNon Fiction. Directory of govt.departments, aviation manufacturers/suppliers/ service companies,/sales agencies , airports, etc. globally -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Kew Golf Club, Birdies and billabongs: a history of the Kew Golf Club 1894-1994, 1994
A history of the first 100 years of Kew Golf Club in Belford Road, East Kew, founded in 1894.206 p., illus. (some col.), maps.non-fictionA history of the first 100 years of Kew Golf Club in Belford Road, East Kew, founded in 1894.golf clubs - kew, golf clubs - history, kew golf club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: BENDIGO EASTER FAIR, 1967
Slide. Bendigo Easter Fair. R.Denswort, A-Grade Racers,at the fair.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter fair., bendigo easter fair. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Flight planning, Flight Planning for Airline Pilots
Reference book for airlne pilot training course on flight trainingnon-fictionReference book for airlne pilot training course on flight training -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: DRY LAKE EPPALOCK, May 2004
Slide. Dry Lake Eppalock. A trestle bridge across the river in the lake.slide, bendigo, dry lake eppalock., dry lake eppalock. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, AustraliaMade in Australia / Encircled 45 (Handwritten) / 26 (Handwritten-Cancelled)slide, robin boyd -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Newsletter
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A is for Anzacs
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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Dent, The story of Moscow, 1910
A history and description of MoscowIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.315.non-fictionA history and description of Moscowmoscow - description and travel, moscow - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - H.A. & S.R WILKINSON COLLECTION: TRUST LEDGER
Trust Ledger book from 07/02/1950 to 21/06/1957. The book is divided in two parts, at the beginning an alphabetical list of clients followed by 157 pages of double entry accounts. Each name in the alphabetical list is followed by a page number where to turn to check the detailed account for that person or organization.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - IRONBARK HERITAGE STUDY
Ironbark Heritage Study 2010 Volume One & Two, contains maps and photographs of houses in area along with heritage reports and historical information. Prepared by Amanda Jean Architect and Heritage consultant for the City of Greater Bendigo.Amanda Jeanbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Galbraith, John Kenneth, How to Get Out of Vietnam: the war we cannot win, should not wish to win, are not winning: The assumed enemy does not exist (Copy 2)
A workable solution to the worst problem of our timeA workable solution to the worst problem of our timevietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2, 2006
OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2Cover showing diving Tomahawk with Soviet markings, gloomy sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: FARMING IN THE WIMMERA, c1963
MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION - Farming in the Wimmera. Royal procession 1963. Policeman on motorcycle, Chinese dragon beside the policeman. Dragon 'Sun Loong'. Used as a teaching aid.Kodakroyalty, british, royal tour