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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Airlife Publishing, Spitfire:RAF fighter, 1997
Pictorial and textual description of the Spitfire fighter planeBib, ill, p.63.non-fictionPictorial and textual description of the Spitfire fighter planebritain - fighter planes, spitfire -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Research Material, Boer War - Aurthor Rob Drooglever
Alphabetical Listings. Small Biographies of men, some with photos who served in the Boer War, Author promised copy of final publication. Black Lever Arch Folder. Plastic Inserts with photocopied Small Biographies of men who enlisted from Stawell and Pleasant Creek. First Page is Covering Letter by Author Author : Rob Droogleverwar, local enlistments -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Marnie Bassett, Realms & Islands: The World Voyage of Rose de Freycinet 1817-1820, 1962
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketChristmas Card from Shanks & Co. Pty. Ltdwalsh st library -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Crainquebille Putois Riquet
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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Crainquebille Putois Riquet Author: Anatole France Publisher: The Bodley Head The works of Anatole France in an English translation by Frederic Chapman The label on the spine with typed text PAT 843 FRA Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, crainquebille putois riquet, anatole france -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Les Fordham, Dec. 1963
hanimount light brown 35mm slides - December 1963 taken by Les Fordham of a view looking north in St Kilda Road from the Arts Centre tram stop with a W5 route 16 in bound and a W2 outbound. Has in the background adverts for Olympic Tyres and Coca Cola.trams, tramways, st kilda rd, route 16, w5 class, w2 class -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 1), 1985
vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Barraclough Linda- Compiler, Little Ships of the Lakes, 1982
An account of some of the well known vessels which plied the Gippsland Lakes Victoria when shipping was the main method of transport illustrated with photographs and sketches.ships and shipping, waterways -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Helen Langdon, Art Gallery Guide, 1981
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Brougham Street Bridge, Eltham, c.1997
35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whitebrougham street bridge, eltham, infrastructure, roads -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Sebastopol stall helps tramway Fair", August 1944
The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, A mob of kangaroos, 1998
During the hot months more kangaroos are seen drinking at the river. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Donna Leslie.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.During the hot months more kangaroos are seen drinking at the river. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Donna Leslie.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Geoffrey Edwards, Clifford Last Sculpture: A Retrospective Exhibition, 1989
SoftcoverHandwritten note from the artist to Patricia and Johnaustralian art, national gallery of victoria, clifford last, geoffrey edwards, noel hutchison, walsh st library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Inala residents Young at Heart, 16//7/1997
Inala Village run by Salvation Army has 626 residents and three levels of care.nursing homes, inala village -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Exercise Book, Embassy exercise book, 1950s
A Form 1 arithmetic exercise book, showing calculations and methods used by this student.An example of mid 20th century school workStudent's exercise book, 24 p. (approx.). Handwritten arithmetic exercises inside. Back cover missing. Front cover had photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.Subject: Arithmetic. Student's name, Grade: Form 1A.school books, exercise books, arithmetic -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1950
Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Statue of Poseidon, Götaplatsen, Gothenburg, SwedenGothenburg / Milles / Milles Statue in 'Gotaplasten' / Theatre in rear by Carl Bengsten / 1932 (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Unilever fined by EPA, Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times, The Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times, 25 May 1994
Photocopy of small article about Unilever (ex Kitchens) in Port Melbourne being fined by the Environment Protection Authority. From the Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda Times 25 May 1994industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, natural environment, environmental issues, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, environment protection authority -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO & EASTER FAIR, 1972
Bendigo Fernery, showing the bridge.slide, bendigo, fernery, bendigo fernery -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - New Zealand Model Aeronautical Association Members Handbook
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Ansett-ANA Timetable No.11 July 1967
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: JOSS HOUSE
A Bendigo 'Advertiser' article titled 'Joss House re-born.' The old Chinese Joss House at Emu Point is being re-born by the National Trust of Australia. There are photos of the Joss House and the people involved in it and also historical information. 9/12/69bendigo, chinese, joss house, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, denis o'hoy, tourism, emu point, national trust of australia, historical buildings, house, houses -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Fokker F28 Fellowship promotional materials, F28 Fokker F28 Fellowship Right Size Short-Haul Jet for the Seventies
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 8
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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, L.B. Quartermain et al, Antarctica's Forgotten Men, 1981
Hardcovered 192 page book with with plastic covered dust jacket.non-fictionballarat school of mines, dick richards, r.w. richards, richards, antartica, shackleton -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Hansard Report Reference: Crash Of RAAF Nomad Aircraft A18-401 Melbourne 31.10.1995
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Rules, Regulations", 1974
Book - brown Rexene covers, with title - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Rules, Regulations". single section, sewn into covers, dated 30/5/1957. Sixty Eight pages plus covers. Book numbered "866". Has numerous pasted in updates. Provides rules for both tramway and motor bus operations, has index pages. Provides common rules, and rules specific to buses and trams. At rear is MMTB By-Law 11, dated 1951, and By-Law 16 for lost property. Last two pages provide copy of Certificate of Service. Has been punched on the left hand side with three holes - indicating a possible court document.Marked "Exhibit 17" in ink on front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, rules, regulations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB COLLECTION: 40TH. ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM, 1974
Bendigo Music Lovers' Club 40th Anniversary Program contains telegrams and letter inside envelope within book. 8 pages in book. Name on telegram ' Miss Webster, 2 Eaglehawk Road, Bendigo.' Book celebrates 40th. Anniversary of club and the history of the club.W R Werryclubs, music, bendigo music lovers club, bendigo, bendigo music lovers club. 40 th. anniversary program. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, South of Yan Yean: Slide 88, 1990s
Photograph shows rural farmland with trees in background, South of Yan YeanPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.yan yean -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Static Test Report No. AG443 Galley Units 280 1001,280 2001 & 2800 3001
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - THE RAF. AN ACCOUNT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, THE WAR OFFICE OCTOBER 1944, OCTOBER 1944
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Time-Life Books, The Dreadnoughts, 1979
Illustrations of the DreadnoughtsBlack cover with picture of ship and embossed gilded writingsnon-fictionIllustrations of the Dreadnoughtsseafarers, time life books, dreadnoughts