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Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - Melbourne Grammar School
A newspaper advertisement from the South Edition of the Leader News Dux 2010 promoting an education at Melbourne Grammar School and inviting tours of the school. Includes handwritten notes, Grimwade House, 67 Balaclava Road, Caulfield.melbourne grammar school, balaclava road, education, anglican school, grimwade house, caulfield -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 1986
NEWSPAPER CUTTING REPORTING CLOSURE OF INTERKNIT HOSIERY CO.LTD. OF CLUNES, ENDING ITS 48 YEARS OF ASSOCIATION WITH CLUNES. RELOCATING IN BALLARAT. 22.10.1986local history, document, newspaper, knitting mill - interknit hosiery co. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mellor, Suzanne, Australian History. The Occupation of a Continent, 1981
An overview of Australian history and development from original inhabitants, European discovery and development, gold rushes, immigration, convicts, politics, war involvement.history, law, settlers -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sargent, John, Locomotive Profile New South Wales Railways 42 Class, 2000
A photographic profile of the 42 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 42 class Clyde-E.M.D. diesel electric locomotive of the New South Wales Railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, diesel locomotives - new south wales - history -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - RAAF - Aeroplane Maintenance Form , Mustang A68-124
Merlin Engine No.110609 No.25(F) Squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Hires 2, 2016
Contains coloured photos of a band performing at the NVVM in November 2016national vietnam veterans museum, entertainers -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Alan Moorehead, Eclipse, 1967
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dunn, Ian, Byways of Steam 13, 1997
Details and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales featuring Junee and the locomotive depot.ill, maps, p.164.non-fictionDetails and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales featuring Junee and the locomotive depot.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE WING IS CLIPPED, W.G. (BILL) PEARCE, 1994
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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Watson, Stephen E, The Era of the K & J Class Locomotive of the Victorian Railways, 1983
A history of the K & J class 2-8-0 steam locomotives on the Victorian Railways.ill, p.44.non-fictionA history of the K & J class 2-8-0 steam locomotives on the Victorian Railways.k class locomotives - victoria - history, j class locomotives - victoria - history -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - WARBIRDTECH SERIES, YEFIM GORDON et al, MIKOYAN GUREVICH MiG-15 FAGOT, 2004
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Woodard, Garry, Asian Alternatives: Australia's Vietnam Decision and Lessons on Going to War (Copy 2)
Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, australia - foreign relations - united states -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: VARIETY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Variety: State schools agricultural exhibits at the Bendigo Show in 1919. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Hadfield's, "Points, Crossings and Special Track Work for Tramways & Railways, c1910
160 page book with heavy covers, with title "Points, Crossings and Special Track Work for Tramways & Railways / Hadfield's Steel Foundry Co. Ltd., Sheffield England" giving details with many photographs of the company and their work in producing cast steel points and castings for Railways and Tramways. Shows many photos of the layout of complex junctions in their Sheffield works at East Hecla. Has many fine detailed engravings. Images added 24-12-2016"Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 4" on page 1.trams, tramways, trackwork, hadfield's, special work, cast steel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - EDWIN BUCKLAND COLLECTION: THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED, 1935
Booklet. The National Bank of Australia Limited. Savings booklet in the name of Edwin Bucklandstarting in 1935. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALL ABOARD
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, September 24, 2001. All aboard: Jack Barker, a timber merchant in High Street, Bendigo, 1938, photographed with his staff. The company later moved to Bridge Street. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Engineering and design, Human Facatora in Engineering and Design
Non Fiction. Consideration of human characteristics, expectations & behaviours in engineering & designNon Fiction. Consideration of human characteristics, expectations & behaviours in engineering & design ergononmic factors in engineering & design -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Courtlandt Canby, A History of Ships and Seafaring, 1965
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Nott Street School, Father's Ball, 1935 - 1936
Donated to PMHPS by Pat Hamilton Green; found among Charlie Forbes' belongings (her uncle)Article clipped from 'The Record' 1935 or 36: 'Father's Ball - Nott St Annual Function'. With list of all attendees at the third annual ball of the school Fathers' Club'1935 or 36' on backsocial activities, education - primary schools, societies clubs unions and other organisations, charlie forbes, george alexander rogers, mayors, nott street state school -
Friends of St Brigids Association
Book - The Irish in Australia, O’Farrell, Patrick James. 1993 . The Irish in Australia. Sydney: NSW University Press
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Waltzing Matilda, 2012
Dennis O'Keeffe's definitive account of Waltzing MatildaThe story of Waltzing Matilda starts in Warrnambool and the story encompasses Aust at the time of Eureka Stockade and Ned KellyPaperback. Swagman sitting in front of sepia bush scene. Paperback. Swagman sitting in front of sepia bush scene. paperback. waltzing matilda. dennis o'keeffe. australiana. favourite song., warrnambool, dennis o'keefe, waltzing matilda -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Bristol 170 (Freighter/Wayfarer) Performance, B170/.31 Performance
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Bendigo Military Museum
Film - PHOTOGRAPH, copy made 2013
Hughy Pippin. Refer 1512P original photo, 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.Copy of original oval shaped sepia photo of 3 soldiers sitting and 2 standing. Soldiers are P Dunn, T Young, J Slater, K Engstrom and Hugh Pippin.military, photography -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Cutting- The Mail, 1932 and 1938, Ringwood State School- Prize Essays
Copy of newspaper cuttings, The Mail, 1932 and 1938.Ringwood State School. 1932- Prize Essays 1938 Christmas Carnival Essays. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Tales of Three Cities
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. 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 1860s 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. Tales of Three Cities Author: Henry James Publisher: MacMillian & Co Date: 1884 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 813.4 JAM 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 Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library 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, tales of three cities, henry james -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Want Provincial Trams Retained", c1949
Newspaper clipping, titled "Want Provincial Trams Retained" re deputation of Provincial tramway employees waiting upon Government - notes trolley buses. Refers to Mr. H.H.Bell (M&MTB) and Mr. Kent Hughes as "Minister for Transport". VR to 62 gives K. Hughes as Minister for transport from 20/3/1935 to 1/4/1935. Was Minister for Railways 25/7/1934 to 20/3/1935 and 11/1947 to 10/1949. Reference to the Bell report dates cutting Sept./Oct. 1949. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013. See "VR to 62", p 274 and A.Bradley's draft book re Bell Reporttrams, tramways, provincial tramways, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, h.h.bell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Newspaper - Newspaper cuttings
purple folder contains newspaper cuttings re LAkes Entrance Red Cross June 1986 - May 2007documents, newspapers -
City of Whittlesea
Booklet (item), Annual Report of the City of Whittlesea
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK - POETRY OF ROSEMARY DOBSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 57 page softcover book of poems by Rosemary Dobson. Selected by and introduction from the author. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, ''Australian Poets'' series, and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2107 DOB'' on front coverRosemary Dobsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rosemary dobson, poetry