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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - RAAF Aeroplane Maintenance Form , Mustang A68-144
Merlin Engine No.194561 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 12
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 12 "Annotated by C.E.W.Bean and H.S Gullett" Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1943 Further Information: Photographic Record of the War Reproductions of the Pictures taken by the Australian official Photographers The 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 12, c.e.w.bean, h.s gullett -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Marie and Graham Moore, Exchanging One Country for Another - A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840, 1988
Donated by Mr L J Vauxstawell immigration -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Oxford University Press, The Book of Common Prayer and the Administration of the Sacraments, c. 1819 The Psalms of David section is dated 1824
A small, The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of The Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland: together with The Psalters or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.A badly damaged brown leather bound Common Prayer book with faded red edges to the pages. On the front and back covers stamped inside a tan rectangular shape - is: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the spine has five raised bands across it. There is a Contents page at the front. At the back there is a New Version of the Psalms of David fitted to the tunes used in churches, 1824. Pp. 320, plus the ad0iitional non paginated Psalms section at the back. non-fictionA small, The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of The Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland: together with The Psalters or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.religious books, hymns, prayers, psalms -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book - Prime Ministers' wives
Since Federation Australia has had twenty-four prime ministers. This book delves into the lives of the wives of ten of these men revealing how they survived the rigours of marriage to Australia's most powerful men. As well as describing these women's public activities, the author explores their private lives: their romances with the men who were to become prime ministers, their marriages, the joys and anxieties of childbirth and family life, the losses and infidelities. Taking us from the early days of Federation, these revealing portraits hold up a mirror to a changing Australia.23 cm H, 342 p; index; notes: 1 sourcesnon-fictionSince Federation Australia has had twenty-four prime ministers. This book delves into the lives of the wives of ten of these men revealing how they survived the rigours of marriage to Australia's most powerful men. As well as describing these women's public activities, the author explores their private lives: their romances with the men who were to become prime ministers, their marriages, the joys and anxieties of childbirth and family life, the losses and infidelities. Taking us from the early days of Federation, these revealing portraits hold up a mirror to a changing Australia.prime ministers' spouses -- australia -- biography, pattie deakin, elizabeth and mary hughes, enid lyons, elsie curtin, elizabeth chifley, pattie menzies, zara holt, margaret whitlam, tamie fraser, hazel hawke -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1854. 1 July - 31 December, 1855
Faded green fabric over hard cardboard. Brown leather corners and spine edges.local courts, victorian government, government administration, gazette -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Ida Kaminska and Company; 1960
Two Plays - Mirele Efros and The Trees Die Standingdovid herman theatre, ida kaminsa, karol latowicz, sam migdalek, meir melman, rachel levita, yasha sher, anne light, ruth turkow-kaminska, pnina kochen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1893. 1 May - 31 August, 1893
Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Haran, Peter, Trackers: The untold Story of the Australian Dogs of War (Copy 2)
The tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldThe tracking lead jerked like a fast jag on a fishhook, Caesar's ears shot up and his shoulders hunched forward. The Viet Cong was fifty yards to my right front, stretching his arms above his head. There were three men at least...and a machine-gun on the track facing me. Scarcely able to breathe, I reeled Caesar back.. and gave a thumbs down. Enemy. And I had them coldvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, dogs - war use -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tilley, Alan, To Greenhills and Beyond: A History of the York - Bruce Rock Railway, 1998
A history of the railway from York to Bruce Rock in Western Australia.index, ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionA history of the railway from York to Bruce Rock in Western Australia.railroad construction - western australia - history, railroad operations - western australia - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ceremonial object - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: METAL LODGE LAPEL PIN, 1965
Object. Metal Lodge Pin, possibly steel. The Symbol of a Compass and Square at the top of the 7.5 cm long pin.organisation, masonic lodge, metal lodge lapel pin -
Clunes Museum
Book - BOOK FAMILY HISTORY, LINDA FRANCES HOWIE NEE CLARK, I AM PROUD TO BE A CLARK
FAMILY HISTORY OVER 150 YEARS OF THE CLARK FAMILYFAMILY HISTORY. AN ACCOUNT OF THE LIVES OF THE AUSTRALIAN DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK AND JANE RANKIN OF CLUNES, VIC. ALSO AN ACCOUNT OF THE TANKIN FAMILY OF CUMBEIAULD AND KINKINTILLOCH AND THE CLARK FAMILY OF MAIN SHIRE IN SCOTTLAND. CELEBRATING OVER 150 YEARS SINCE THEIR ARRIVAL IN AUSTRALIA 421 PAGESnon-fictionFAMILY HISTORY OVER 150 YEARS OF THE CLARK FAMILYi am proud that i am a clark, linda howie, clark family -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Structural desig of aircraft in early years of flight, Aeroplane Structural Design
Overview of aircraft structural design in early yeara of flight, for designers, draughtsmen & studentsHardback booknon-fictionOverview of aircraft structural design in early yeara of flight, for designers, draughtsmen & studentsaircraft structural design -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MARCH TO BIG GOLD MOUNTAIN, 1985
March To Big Gold Mountain. Thousands of Chinese landed in South Australia and walked from there to the Central Victorian Goldfields.David Horsfallbendigo, chinese, history, chinese history. -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novella, Grant, James, The Royal regiment : and other novelettes, [n.d.] [1879?]
Includes 'The Royal regiment', 'The secret marriage', 'The student's story', 'Clare Thorne's temptation', 'The great sea serpent' and 'Military folk lore'.305 p. Includes 'The Royal regiment', 'The secret marriage', 'The student's story', 'Clare Thorne's temptation', 'The great sea serpent' and 'Military folk lore'.james grant, fiction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 1, 1891. 1 January - 30 April, 1891
Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.local courts, government, gazette, victorian government -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Morgan, Marjorie, Legacy in Sculptured Wood: an appreciation of the work of John Kendrick Blogg 1851-1936, 1993
Biography of John Kendrick Blogg and on woodcarving. Contains article on 'The Art of Woodcarving' by John K. Blogg. First published 1993. sculpture, woodcarving -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item), Charles A. Zweng, Flight Engineers Manual, 1959
5th Edition -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, The Maid of the Mountains / by Harold Fraser-Simson, 1956
The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952. Its first production, held in the Kew Recreation Hall was Leslie Stuart's Florodora. In 1957, the Company was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Theatre programme for a production of The Maid of the Mountains in the Kew Recreation Hall by the Kew Light Opera Company. The 4-page programme includes a cast list and a synopsis. the maid of the mountains, harold fraser-simson, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road, city of kew, theatre memorabilia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Getting there by Tram in Western Australia, 1999
A brief history of trams in Western AustraliaIll, p.20.non-fictionA brief history of trams in Western Australiatrams - western australia, trams - perth -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "CARS TAKE FOLLOWING LINE"
Galvanised sheet steel with top & bottom holes(central) & side mounting brackets & rounded corners. Painted with black base and white letters and lines used to indicate which depot track(Line) trams were to be parked or stabled on when returning to the depot. Depot had four under cover tracks (1 to 4) and one outside track ("0") road. Lettered as shown on the sketch on the original worksheet. Reg. Item No. 1170.1? shows the object in a wooden frame mounted onto a pole opposite the depot, by depot junction point.trams, tramways, depot, secv, ballarat, tramcar operations, operations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - Darbys Clangers, Times and Chimes, WO2 Graham Squire, 1978
This book was hand made in Bendigo and presented to the Army Survey Regiment Sergeants Mess by WO2 Graham Squire (Later WO1 RSM RASvy). The book is to record events when the Sgts Mess Bell was rung, signaling that money was put over the bar for those present. Events such as promotions, departures, birthdays, birth of children and grandchildren were celebrated in this way and hence recorded in this book. The Bell itself was presented by WO1 Alex "Darby" Munro and that is the reason for the naming of the book "Darby's Clangers, Times and Chimes". the first entry in the book is 30 Nov 1978 and the last entry is 29 Nov1996 to celebrate the departure of the last serving members of the unit.Large handmade book with many unused pages, book is housed in a vinyl covered cardboard box.Page 1 Top - " Please leave first entry space vacant for WO2 G Squire (Fishing Warden), Thank you, Max Neil WO2 for PMC" Page 1 Bottom - "The one that got away!" Last entry "Three cheers for Litho!" signed by LTCOL Duncan Burns Commanding Officer Army Survey Regiment 29 Nov 1996.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BCOF, Donald Henry NANCARROW, “MY JOURNEY’, 2017
“MY JOURNEY’ ‘ THE LIFE AND TIMES/ OF DONALD HENRY NANCARROW/ 1927-2017” 2nd AIF Service No VX 96723. Enlisted 21 March 1945. AWOL. To Japan- age 19 years March 1946. “Tour of Duty” in Japan ended September 1947. Discharged 9 October 1947Soft cover book Cover- front clear hard plastic, back black cardboard, metal spiral bound. Title page - black print on white paper 97 Pages- cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps Title Page- handwritten donors name Title Page- handwritten donors name- blue pen “ Carol NANCARROW/ Mob 0418 382 503books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK 1974, 1974
BENDIGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK 1974 - school of general studies.education, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology, bendigo, education, bendigo institute of technology -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Combined Physical Culture and Dancing Demonstration 1932, 1932
Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on 2nd November 1932. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Aaron Beattie was the coordinator of boys classes and his collection of programmes have been included in the collection.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration.Printed programme for 1932, teal cover with navy print and cream paper with black text. On title page in blue ink 'Aaron Beattie'.annual demonstration, junior legatee -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Long Tan and beyond: Alpha Company 6 RAR in Vietnam (Copy 2), 2006
australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 6th. alpha company - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge Valuation, 1876
Valuation Book, Borough of Sandridge 1876. Bluegreen with red leather, tan leather spine and corner bindings, goldstamped label on spine. 123 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) '1876-77' in ink lower left of coverlocal government - borough of sandridge, built environment, frederick peterson, william cruikshank -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Collins, The Memoirs of Field Marshall Montgomery, 1958
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Clunes Museum
Book, R.H. Bland and the Port Phillip and Colonial Gold Mining Company: A Thesis by John George Woodland, Latrobe University, Victoria, Australia January 2002
red hard coverbland, thesis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH
A book titled 'The Life of Queen Elizabeth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 801 - 816 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, queen elizabeth, lydia chancellor, collection, queen elizabeth, person, individual, female, famous people, english history, english royalty, british royal family, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, tudor history, penny books