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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Great War Vol 9
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 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 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. The Great War Vol 9 Editors: H Wilson and J A Hammerton Publisher: The Amalgamated Press Date: 1917 Further Information: The Standard History of the All-Europe ConflictThe label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 940.4 GRE Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, the great war vol 9, world war 1, h wilson and j a hammerton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Sentimentalists: a novel by Dale Collins, 1927_
Thai novel was given to Alan Partington by his grandfather, David Medhurst at Christmas 1929. A review of the novel appears in News (Adelaide) Wednesday 21 December 1927, page 5.The inscription shows the relationship between the Medhurst and Partington families.314 pages. Hardback. Black cover embossed with title. Inside cover: "Grandfather (1855-1939) David Medhurst to Alan" On fly leaf: "Alan Partington. From Grandfather. Christmas 1929."alan partington, david medhurst -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Cedric Emanuel, Historic Sydney 1970: Drawings and Notes, 1970
Hardcoverwalsh st library -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Transit press, Melbourne's tramways in 1974, 1974
A description of Melbourne's tramways in 1974Ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionA description of Melbourne's tramways in 1974tramways - melbourne, public transport - melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 28th May, 1973. Edition No. 4/73, 28/05/1973
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's May 1973 meeting, Councillor's report, "And it came to pass", Flats report, Pre-natal and Family Planning Clinic, Star Victorian Association for the Retarded, Montmorency Baseball Club, Kinder news, Letter to the Editor.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam Diggers' language: abbreviations, acronyms, terms and jargon of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, english language -australia - slang -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Island and the Sea
Story written by Haakon Nilsen, an internee in Australia during WW2. Tells his story as a child, his mother, father and eventually finding other relations in America and life at sea prior to WW2.Soft cover book, with white cover. Front is divided in three. Top section depicting riverbank and river and trees; middle has title and authors name; bottom has a picture of a ship "Touraine"haakon nilsen, australian internee, touraine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Rushworth Businesses and Their Owners, 2016
Information on businesses in Rushworth between the Gold Rush and Great war.Soft cover A4 size book. Faune colour. Cover consists of title on a background of newspaper print and an old photograph of shops. Period : Gold Rush to Great War.Rushworth Businesses and their Owners. Gold Rush to Great Warrushworth victoria, rushworth businesses -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Catherine Shaw et al, Come Unto Me, 1928
A children's religious instruction book of bible stories retold by Catherine ShawGrey hardcover children's religious instruction book, Come Unto Me, with a coloured illustration of Jesus standing in the bow of a boat with his disciples in a bad storm. The title is red at the top of picture. Grey back cover, faded blue spine with title, publisher and lined design. Coloured plates with black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's religious instruction book of bible stories retold by Catherine Shawchildren's fiction, religious stories, books, fiction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Jack Richardson, Ian Cooper, "Destination GPO", 1971
Book - 56 pages + card coves, printed on gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers (blue and black) titled "Destination GPO", providing details of the Hobart and Launceston tramcars or rolling stock. Published by Traction Publications, in 1971, edited by Jack Richardson and Ian Cooper. Provides details on the trams that operated in the two cities. Has a list of tramway and railway books on the rear cover. See image i1 for Hobart and i2 for Launceston.trams, tramways, launceston, hobart, tasmania, depot, tramcars -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION, August 1945
Item issued to John Claude William LEDEUX. Previous service in the CMF Regt No V24623 then enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX81693 on 26.6.1942 age 39 years. Discharged with the rank of private on 24.10.1945 serving in 20th Australian Motor Regiment. There re 12 Cat No’s attached to this Cat No.Brown cardboard cover containing cream paper pages printed in black. Issued by Australian Military Forces.military history - records, documents - army records, demobilization -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Arnett, Peter, Live from the battlefield: from Vietnam to Baghdad: 35 Years in the world's war zones (Copy 1)
Peter Arnett is an international correspondent for CNN. He is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the George Polk memorial Award, the President's Award for lifetime achievement from the Overseas Press Club, three Sigma Delta Chi awards for foreign correspondence from the Professional Society of Journalists, an Emmy award from the national Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, three ACE awards from the National Cable Television Association and many other honours.Peter Arnett is an international correspondent for CNN. He is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the George Polk memorial Award, the President's Award for lifetime achievement from the Overseas Press Club, three Sigma Delta Chi awards for foreign correspondence from the Professional Society of Journalists, an Emmy award from the national Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, three ACE awards from the National Cable Television Association and many other honours.war correspondents - new zealand - biography, journalists - new zealand - biography, vietnam, baghdad -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - FLY BOY, GEOFF LITCHFIELD
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Aeronautical Journal Vol. XXVI 1922 Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau
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Rutherglen Historical Society
Pamphlet, 1932 (Exact)
15th Annual Carnival of Returned Soldiers Association of Rutherglen A.L. Grantham President / Messrs P.R. Fullerton, J. Briggs VPs / Secretary J. Small, Ass. Sec. W. CollierGrey-blue paper cover, 8 pages, Sun Print. Printed for the R.S.A. of Rutherglen"Rutherglen Returned Soldiers Association / 15th Annual Carnival" RSL Badge.returned soldiers' association, rsa, sporting events -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Jon Cleary, A Flight of Chariots, c. 1964
A Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programBook, hardcover, dark blue cover, gold print on spinefictionA Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programfiction, australia, adventure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A COMMENTARY ON THE SHORTER CATECHISM
Book, Les Gillies Collection, ''A commentary on the Shorter Catechism'', by Rev. Alexander Whyte, D.D. Edinburgh. T & T Clark, 38 George Street. Series - Handbooks for Classes & Private Students. 213 pages. Robert Aitkin, Kirkuitilluch.Rev. Alexander Whyte, D.D.religions, christian, 'church and people' -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bonwick, James, William Buckley : the wild white man, and his Port Phillip black friends, 1856
7-97 p.; 21 cm.buckley, william, 1780-1856. | aboriginal australians -- social life and customs. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- history. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Cartographica, Battles and campaigns, 2007
Over 170 maps trace the history of warfare from the classical age to the 21st centuryIll, maps, p.158.non-fictionOver 170 maps trace the history of warfare from the classical age to the 21st centurymilitary art and science - history - maps, battlefields - maps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, MacLeod, Joan B ed, The Longest Mile: A Nurse in the Vietnam War 1968-69
letters from Nursing Sister Joan B.F. MacLeod, who served in Vietnam as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.letters from Nursing Sister Joan B.F. MacLeod, who served in Vietnam as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- medical care -- australia, macleod, janet -- correspondence -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, The Southern Front, 1991
Chronicles the campaigns in Italy and in North Africa during World War IIIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.185.non-fictionChronicles the campaigns in Italy and in North Africa during World War IIgermany - history - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - italy -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salamander Books, United States aircraft, 1985
Colour photographs and descriptions of the US airborne arsenalIll, p.61.non-fictionColour photographs and descriptions of the US airborne arsenalunited states - military aircraft, united states - air power -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Chambers, Don, Exploring the Gippsland Lakes in 1882, 2006
Made after National Trust was alerted to the threats to the state's wooden bridges. Tells the history, location and structural diversity of Victoria's extant timber bridges. Amply illustrated in both colour and black and white.bridges, civil engineering -
Kilmore Historical Society
Book, THE VICTORIAN READING-BOOKS - EIGHTH BOOK, 1929
First edition The Victorian Reading-Books, Eighth Book.Brown, cloth-bound, ink-stained cover, worn at extremities, torn at lower spine. Pages discoloured, binding intact. Fair condition. 260pp.fictionFirst edition The Victorian Reading-Books, Eighth Book.reading, children, textbook, glanville -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WOMEN BEHIND THE BAR
Women behind the bar, Hotels & Goldmining in Maldon, Eaglehawk & Bendigo 1860 - 1920 a pictorial history, dark blue hard cover with 204 pages containing black & white and coloured photographs plus maps. Compiled by Brian Kenneth Randall & Robin Anne Randall 2014, contains family history information on the Randall, Cullen & Banks families.victoria, history, hotels -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Minute book, Ringwood Artists, Ringwood Artists Group Minute Book (1 of 3). 1975-1985, 1975-1985
Record of AGMs, committee meetings and general meetings of Ringwood Artists from AGM 12-May-1975 to AGM 4-Mar-19851. minute book of Ringwood Artists from 12 May 1975 to March 1985. Book 1of 3 +Additional Keywords: Barnes, John (Life member) / Grayling, Pauline -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, John Cleese + Robin Skynner, Families and How to Survive Them, 1983
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Palmer, A. N. et al, Cavalcade of New Zealand Locomotives, 1957
A history of locomotives on the New Zealand Government Railways from 1863.index, ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionA history of locomotives on the New Zealand Government Railways from 1863.railroad locomotives - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - history -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Public Record Office of Victoria, Victorian Aborigines 1835-1901 : a resource guide to the holdings of the Public Record Office, Victoria / prepared by the Public Record Office of Victoria, 1984
Includes a brief history of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (and its forerunners) and extracts from the papers of M. Sievewright, C.W. Sievewright (on a murder case), W. Thomas (on stone houses), W.A.P. Dana (on native police), E.S. Parker; (biography of Merringoondeet), P. Sohier (on phrenology); Coranderrk revolt; Lake Tyers; Ramahyuck64 p. : ill ; facsims, ports. ; 21 cm.Includes a brief history of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (and its forerunners) and extracts from the papers of M. Sievewright, C.W. Sievewright (on a murder case), W. Thomas (on stone houses), W.A.P. Dana (on native police), E.S. Parker; (biography of Merringoondeet), P. Sohier (on phrenology); Coranderrk revolt; Lake Tyers; Ramahyuckphrenology. | public records -- victoria. | psychology - cognition - intelligence. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- crime - against persons. | education. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1788-1850. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | settlement and contacts - government settlements, reserves. | law enforcement - police - native police. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book, HERSCHEL SMITH, AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINES, 1981