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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 7
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 7 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: In Sinai and Palestine 1914 - 1918The 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 7, c.e.w. bean -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Indigo Arch Publishing Pty Ltd, Galleries of Remembrance
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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life books, Fists of steel, 1988
This volume is one of a series that chronicles the rise and eventual fall of Nazi Germany.Index, bibliography, ill, p.175.non-fictionThis volume is one of a series that chronicles the rise and eventual fall of Nazi Germany. industrial mobilization - germany - 20th century, spanish civil war - participation - germany -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, V & A Publishing, V&A Gallery of Fashion, 2016
EXHIBITION CATALOGUES & SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS. Spanning four centuries, the V&A's Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivaled collections of dress,accessories, shoes and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This thoroughly revised and redesigned edition shows the collection, from rare eighteenth-century gowns and exquisite bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture, and showstopping ensembles by contemporary designers. Among the designers featured are Charles Frederick Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Mary Quant, Stephen Jones, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.176 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm.non-fictionEXHIBITION CATALOGUES & SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS. Spanning four centuries, the V&A's Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivaled collections of dress,accessories, shoes and hats from the 17th century to the present day. This thoroughly revised and redesigned edition shows the collection, from rare eighteenth-century gowns and exquisite bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture, and showstopping ensembles by contemporary designers. Among the designers featured are Charles Frederick Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Mary Quant, Stephen Jones, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen.fashion design - history - exhibitions., fashion - history - pictorial works., victoria and albert museum -- catalogs. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lee, Robert Stuart, Fruits of Federation, 2009
The story of the railway up to the present. In some ways its use has changed a lot, as freight traffic has replaced passengers as its big earner, traction has changed from steam to diesel, and trains have become bigger, In many ways though, it has not changed enough, remaining inadequate and slow because of its too economical construction.index, ill, maps, p.166.non-fictionThe story of the railway up to the present. In some ways its use has changed a lot, as freight traffic has replaced passengers as its big earner, traction has changed from steam to diesel, and trains have become bigger, In many ways though, it has not changed enough, remaining inadequate and slow because of its too economical construction.railway construction - australia, clarence river bridge (grafton -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Readers Book Club, In the company of eagles, 1966
A fictional account of aerial warfare on the Western front in the first world warp.253.fictionA fictional account of aerial warfare on the Western front in the first world warworld war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - fiction, aerial warfare - fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Faber and Faber, Sir Walter Raleigh, 1951
The life and time of Sir Walter RaleighIll, p.215.non-fictionThe life and time of Sir Walter Raleighgreat britain - royal navy, great britain - tudors -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Naval Institute Press, Standard Seamanship for the Merchant navy, 1970
509 pages, illustrated , navy linen cover with light blue dust jacket.non-fictionhoward timbury, first fleet fellowship victoria, interest group, education, navigation -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Coaling From the Clouds, 1971
A history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, colliery railroads - new zealand - history -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Book - Softcover book, Hugh Anderson, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles A Bicentennial History
Front cover has photograph of clock tower in parkland and back cover with historic photograph of Ringwood - 282 pages including indexnon-fiction -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - The Yoxford Boys - The 357th Fighter Group On Escort Over Europe And Russia
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Brendan Moloney, Pilot on Board, The 175th anniversary history of the Port Phillip Sea Pilots, 2018
The age of sails Piracy in Port Phillip Lost at sea The threat of war and much more.250-page hardcover book with colour photos and illustrations; On the dust jacket paiting of a cutter in wild weathernon-fictionThe age of sails Piracy in Port Phillip Lost at sea The threat of war and much more.port phillip sea pilots, port phillip bay, george tobin, brendan moloney, port phillip, sea pilots, interest group -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a green sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Australian Railways, South Australian Railways 2nd edition
A pictorial of the South Australian Railways steam and diesel electric and rolling stockill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial of the South Australian Railways steam and diesel electric and rolling stockrailroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, locomotives - south australia - history -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, G.Hermon Gill, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 2017
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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY, Remembering Weary, 1997
Margaret Geddes had interviewed many of Weary's friends, colleagues & family to bring together their insight & understanding of this great Australian.Biography. Soft cream cardboard cover with orange background. Red & black print on front, spine & back. Black & white portrait photo of Sir Edward Dunlop on front. 448 pages cut plain cream paper. Illustrated black & white photos.books-biography, military history-army, weary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Narratives of the Admella Shipwreck, c. 1998
72 page booklet (Replica, unabridged) Facsimile narrative of the Shipwreck of the Admella', drawn from authentic statements by rescuers and survivors. Book by Samuel Mossman (printed & published by the committee of the 'Admella' fund, by JH Moulines and Co. Melbourne 1859. )This unabridged facsimile was printed by Wiltshire Publications in Feb 1998admella, shipwrecks, south australia, portland lifeboat, rescue, maritime -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, We Will Remember Them. The Story of the Shrine of Remembrance, 1980
Soft cover book. Full page photograph on front cover of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance during a service. Photograph on back cover of part of the Shrine and a garden bed of poppies. Author W. B. RUSSELL Pages 86books, military history, memorials -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Radio Maintenance Log Book No. 1 , De Havilland Heron DH114 Series 2D , VH-CLX
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - RAAF Flying Log Book - SF Goldsworthy
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Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Endacott, Sydney J, Australian Aboriginal Words and place names and their meanings, 1985
A compilation of Australian Aboriginal Words and places names and their meanings. The book contains about 3000 words and meanings of various things and matters, including a great many Australian aboriginal place-names and their meanings. The book also contains three photographs of aborigines.64 pages non-fictionA compilation of Australian Aboriginal Words and places names and their meanings. The book contains about 3000 words and meanings of various things and matters, including a great many Australian aboriginal place-names and their meanings. The book also contains three photographs of aborigines.australian aboriginal language, language -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Stories in British History Part 1, William Gillies, n.d
Hardback, red, black print. British History text book covering the period 55 BC to 1558 AD. Black and white maps and illustrations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pan Macmillan, One fourteenth of an elephant : a memoir of life and death on the Burma-Thailand railway, 2003
Four and a half days after being transported out of Singapore in a steel goods train in October 1942, prisoner of war Denys Peek found himself in Siam, and a part of the labor force destined for the project that was later to be known as the Thai-Burma Death Railway.Maps, p.520.non-fictionFour and a half days after being transported out of Singapore in a steel goods train in October 1942, prisoner of war Denys Peek found himself in Siam, and a part of the labor force destined for the project that was later to be known as the Thai-Burma Death Railway.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese, burma - thailand railway -
Vision Australia
Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1981, 1981
Program showing songs and performers of the 1981 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, julie anthony, stella axarlis, simon gallaher, bram manusama, dianne manusama, joan mcinnes, brian naylor, daryl somers, denis walter, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Meredith, The COO_EE March, 1981
Gilgandra - Sydney 1915non-fictionGilgandra - Sydney 1915 -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lush, Charles K, The Autocrats by Charles K. Lush
Hardcover book with a dark green cover. 344 pages.fictioncharles k. lush, fiction -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, James Agate, Express and Admirable: The Breakfast Table Talk of James Agate
Hardcover, No Dust JacketMargin notes - see particularly p.46walsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Moulden Family, Birthday Book 1880, 1880-1920
Used by A H Mouldenstawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Personal Reminiscences, 1902
School prize awarded to James Reilly in 1902Hard back blue cover. Title in blue on gold background. Sketch of man in canoe on water. 238 pages.Presented to J A Reilly 1902personal reminiscences, ballantyne rm, tatura primary school, reilly's flour mill, james reilly, school prizes, tatura state school -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cheshire, Wingate adventure, 1944
An account of the guerilla campaigns in Burma during World War Twop.188.non-fictionAn account of the guerilla campaigns in Burma during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - burma, world war 1939-1945 - commando operations - burma