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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1902
Garden in the State School 2177 '46. S. S. 2177 in 1902.'46. S. S. 2177 in 1902.school gardens, australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Valentine Vox
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. Valentine Vox Author: Henry Cockton Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Date: 1854 Further Information: The Life and Adventures of Valentine Fox. The Ventriloquist The label on the spine cover with typed text R.H. 823 COC The front pastedown paper has the name M Barker, 206 Napier La.., Fitzroy written in pencil Flypaper has the name M. Barker written in pencil Inside front, loose endpaper has the name Mrs. Gannson, Williamstown written in pencil. 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, valentine vox, henry cockton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Minutes, Port Melbourne Cricket Club, 1922 - 1935
Black covered exercise book of minutes of Port Melbourne Cricket Club. Period covered is 1922 to 1935. Cover badly marked back cover has disappeared.sport - cricket, port melbourne cricket club -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Jim Melbourne, Eventide Homes Stawell Inc, A Great Place to Live, 1954 to 2004, 50 Years of Caring, 2004
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, Edinburgh Gaelic Society, 1839
Brought to Australia in 1830s.Leather bound bible written in Gaelic with psalms at the back. On back endpapers: "Mrs Donald McAskil Burwood Melbourne 1872"gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Arnold, James R, TET Offensive 1968: Turning Point In Vietnam, 1990
TET Offensive 1968 was the decisive battle for Vietnam. Masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam.TET Offensive 1968 was the decisive battle for Vietnam. Masterminded by the brilliant North Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap, it was intended to trigger a general uprising in South Vietnam.tet offensive, 1968 -
Clunes Museum
Programme - SOUVENIR PROGRAMME, WALLIS & GIDDINGS GUARDIAN PRINTERS CLUNES, 1902
CHILDREN FROM CLUNES SCHOOLS ASSEMBLED AT CLUNES TOWN HALL TO RECEIVE COMMERATION MEDALS, THEN MARCH TO ISLAND RESERVE HEADED BY BOROUGH CLUNES BANDPROGRAMME OF CELEBRATIONS BY THE PEOPLE AND CHILDREN OF BOROUGH OF CLUNES 26 JUNE 1902 IN COMMERATION OF CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VIIlocal history, document, performing arts, events and celebrations, performing arts -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Show
Crowd watching a sheep shearing demonstration.stawell show -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Stability in Flight by Leigh Edmonds, 2017
non-fictionflight, aeroplane -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Never Wrong Weather Station, Eltham, 23 May 1993
The 1993 Eltham Heritage Tour was enjoyed by a busload of members of the Historical Society on a fine, calm day, Sunday May 23rd. Between 10.00 am and 4.30 pm, except for a brief lunch stop at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre, members passed about thirty places of local interest and others recommended for the Historic Buildings Register and the Register of the National Estate. A number of significant trees and buildings were also highlighted along with the opportunity to explored some of the properties.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 24) Mount - Kodak Kodachromeactivities, shire of eltham historical society, heritage excursion, eltham, houses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PEACE PAMPHLET, Peace Cellabrations, Post 11.11.1918
Pamphlet contains psalms, hymns, lessons, commemoration of the fallen, rear page has suggestions for Committees making local arrangements.Pamphlet “Peace Celebrations” and order of Thanksgiving to Almighty God, off white colour rectangular shape, 7 pages all print in black.On the front, “For the Blessing of Peace after the War of 1914 - 18”pamphlets, peace celebrations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Fairfax Library in association with Daniel O'Keefe, Hurley at war : the photography and diaries of Frank Hurley in two world wars, 1986
Hurley at war provides an illuminating record of one mans experience in two world warsIll, p.160.non-fictionHurley at war provides an illuminating record of one mans experience in two world warswar photographers - australia, frank hurley - war diaries -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Griffin Press, Family Matters, 2006
Prologue Context Part 1. Joseph Foy's family and C.W. Walrond 1. Rev. Joseph Foy's family 2. Ann Challenger's family 3. C.W. Walrond Part 2. The eight trustees 1. John S. Denbigh 2. Thomas Johnson 3. Thomas Merritt 4. William Merritt 5. James Dunstan 6. James Venn Morgan 7. John Quick 8. William Derrick.Ashburton, Vic. : Mono Unlimited, 2006. x, 416 p. : ill., facsims., geneal. tables, maps, ports. ; 24 cm.non-fictionPrologue Context Part 1. Joseph Foy's family and C.W. Walrond 1. Rev. Joseph Foy's family 2. Ann Challenger's family 3. C.W. Walrond Part 2. The eight trustees 1. John S. Denbigh 2. Thomas Johnson 3. Thomas Merritt 4. William Merritt 5. James Dunstan 6. James Venn Morgan 7. John Quick 8. William Derrick.joseph foy, ann challenger, c w walrond, john s denbigh, thomas johnson, thomas merritt, william merritt, james dunstan, james venn morgan, john quick, william derrick, kew baptist church -- history, baptists - victoria - kew - history. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
'24. Experiments at Kardella.'24. Experiments at Kardellaschool gardens, australia, kardella -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Queenstown Cemetery, Smiths Gully Road, St Andrews, c.2004
The discovery of gold in Smyth's Creek in 1854 and subsequent gold rush to the Caledonia diggings led to the establishment of Queenstown (present day St Andrews). The first recorded burial was July 31st, 1861 and it was officially declared a Cemetery Reserve in 1866. Many graves are unmarked and unrecorded including many Chinese and other itinerant miners. The cemetery was closed for new burials in 1851. The last recorded burial was in 1981 in an existing family grave.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)queenstown cemetery, smiths gully road, st andrews -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book - School Reader, Education Department of Victoria, Gather Round/Fourth Book, 1965
A school reader for Grade 4 children.A bound school reader with a soft dark green cloth cover with lettering and diagrams in black and white. Both front and back covers are decorated with lines and circles of children holding readers. Inside there are 248 pages containing stories, poems and illustrations. fictionA school reader for Grade 4 children.school readers, gather round, grade 4, education department of victoria, a.c. brooks, government printer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: FARMING IN THE WIMMERA
Mouat Collection - Farming in the Wimmera. Wheat termainal at Murtoa, known as the stick shed Markings: Nurtoa(SIC) Bulk Wheat Terminal. The Stick Shed. Used as a teaching aid.PERUTZagriculture, farm, crop storage -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Issues of Advance, J Kitchen & Sons, J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, 1924 - 1931
Two blue bound copies of "Advance" - a journal of interest to all employees at J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd throughout Australia, 1920s. .10 contains Vols 1-3 (1924-26) .11 contains Vols 4-7 (1927-31)Nilbusiness and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, 2022 Deakin Community Awards with RDHS nominees, Ringwood, April 2022
A3 Programme for the 2022 Deakin Awards with Hon Michael Sukkar MP (Federal Member for Deakin), 7th April 2022 at Yarra Valley Grammar. Jeff Leipold (RDHS Secretary) was a Nominee in Seniors Category (absent on the night), and Heathmont History Group nominated in the Group Category (Accepted by Gerry Robinson). -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide, Alan L. Mitchell, 1956
New Burnley School built about 1945-6 photo taken 1956.alan l. mitchell, burnley gardens, building, 1965 -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, We of the Never-Never by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, 1907
A copy of the book 'We of the Never Never' that was donated to Legacy by the author Jeannie Gunn. We of the Never Never is an autobiographical novel by Jeannie Gunn first published in 1908. Although published as a novel, it is an account of the author's experiences in 1902 at Elsey Station near Mataranka, Northern Territory in which she changed the names of people to obscure their identities. She published the book under the name Mrs Aeneas Gunn, using her husband's first and last name. A record that Legacy was given a copy of a highly successful book by its author.Red plastic covered card cover, grey dust cover with dark blue printing, black and white photo plates. Newspaper clippings glued inside front pages, including a photograph of four of the principal characters, no date or newspaper name.Handwritten: Sincerely yours / Jeannie Gunn / For the Legacy Club / Melbourne Sept.1.1938- donors, donations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - City of Whitehorse Heritage Review, Allom Lovell & Associates, April 1999
Heritage Review of the City of Whitehorse April 1999 by Allom Lovell & AssociatesCity of Whitehorse Heritage Review; prepared by Allom Lovell & Associates for City of Whitehorse, April 1999 Volume 1: Thematic History Volume 2: pt 1: Datasheets A - K Volume 2: pt 2: Datasheets L - Z Volume 3: Heritage Overlay Precincts Volume 4: Heritage Overlay Schedulecity of whitehorse, commercial buildings, buildings, historic buildings and sites, churches, resential development -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register and Student Records, Records of Students and Spray Records, 1910-1947
Bound register divided into 2 sections. The front is register of students enrolled in Horticultural courses from 1911-1941 and records of those students' subsequent history. Also records of part-time students. At the back is a record of sprays used for various fruit trees between 1910 and 1916. Includes (1) B.H.P.S.A. (2) Staff and students of School of Horticulture, Burnley. (3) Pasted insert, Presbyterian Girls Hostel, Parliament Place, C2. Probably used by the B.H.P.S.A.register, students, horticultural courses, sprays, fruit trees, bhpsa, staff, school of horticulture, burnley, presbyterian girls hostel, part-time students, jobs, burnley horticultural past students association -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Smiths Gully to St Andrews, Nature History Trail, c.2004
Situated opposite Queenstown Cemetery35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)smiths gully road, st andrews, nature history trail, smiths gully -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - DL Flyer - Warrock Homestead Casterton, n.d
DL flyer, black and white, single fold, advertising 'Warrock' homestead at CastertonFront: 'B. VIVIAN', handwritten blue biro. Red stamp 'RACV ACCOMMODATION BOOKING 123 Queen St MELBOURNE PHONE 600251' -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, English, Michael, Brave Lads: 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968
Brave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South VietnamBrave lads is a long awaited unit history that fills a gap in the Australian military experence in South Vietnamaustralia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- regimental histories -- australia, 3 rar -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Our lady in art, 1904
A critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyIndex, ill, p.196.non-fictionA critical and interpretive study of artistic representation of our ladyreligious interpretation, religious art -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Book - Patten Book, Album of Briggs' Transfer Papers
Red covered pattern book of needlework designs from Briggs of Manchester. Over 130 pages with inserts and advertising specific products in the Briggs range.non-fiction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner, C 1950
Refer to document collectionCream cotton length of material, 4 meters long, printed in Blue. Lettering 15 centimeters the words 'Blackburn North Progress Association'. Ties on four corners.Blackburn North Progress Associationsocieties, service clubs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Doncaster, 1997
The History of the Parish of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Doncaster and includes many of the early Ringwood families Published 1997