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Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Carpentry and Joinery, 1982, 1982
Blue hard covered book with red tape. Instructor was Jeff White. Includes a sheet on mathematical competencey.ballarat school of mines, trades, geoff white, carpentry and joinery, mathematics, ann humphrey, beverly cochrane -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nott, Rodney, The Long Haul: Vietnam Logistics and Support 1962-1975, 2004
this book has been compiled for the benefit and enjoyment of the Vietnam Logistic Support Veterans who attended the National Reunion in Brisbane in May 2004.this book has been compiled for the benefit and enjoyment of the Vietnam Logistic Support Veterans who attended the National Reunion in Brisbane in May 2004.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- australia -- logistics -- aneaudio, cdotes, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- new zealand -- logistics -- aneaudio, cdotes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Business Records, Collection of 5 Day-books and Ledgers kept by Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood, Victoria
GRANT, Thomas (From Short Notes on Ringwood - RDHS) Born 1854, died 1933, aged 79 years. Thomas Grant, born in Burwood, Victoria, came to Ringwood in 1876. On land purchased from Mr. D. Gostick in Whitehorse Road, in the vicinity of the present Drive In Arcade, he built a blacksmith's and coach building shop. In 1880, he married Mary Ann French, of Mulgrave. There were four children, Andrew, Mary, (died in infancy) Thomas, and Margaret. Miss Margaret Grant is a well known resident of Mullum Road. With the opening of the station in 1882, activities in the growing district tended to congregate in its vicinity, and, in 1883, Mr. Grant moved his “smith" to the corner of Adelaide Street. At the same time, he planted out an orchard on his land which ran from Ringwood Street, to Warrandyte Road, and north as far as Mullum Greek. Eventually, about 1910, he sold his business to the Reed Brothers, and retired to the comparatively lighter life of orchardist and market gardener. In 1909, he sold 8 acres of his land to the Lilydale Council. This land, situated in Ringwood Street, behind the Town Hall, is known as the Ringwood Reserve. Mr. & Mrs. Grant were foundation members of the Methodist Church. He was appointed a Trustee in 1879, and served until his death 54 years later. He was an enthusiastic member of many societies, and he held public office in civic affairs. His interests included the Progress Association, Cricket Club, and the Agricultural Society, at whose annual show, he was a regular exhibitor. He served as a Councillor in the Lilydale Shire, repres¬enting Ringwood, from 1889 to 1894, and was a Justice of the Peace. 26278a Ledger belonging to First Blacksmith in Ringwood 1880s. Dark green cover with leather spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 542 pages, 320 used. 26278b Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood used 1929. Brown covered book with leather spine. First 95 pages torn out. Only two pages of remaining 76 used. 26278c Ledger with alphabetical index - Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1888. Green covered book with red spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 275 pages. Some unused. 26278d T. Grant Blacksmith Day Book. Green covered day book of T. Grant, Blacksmith and General Smithy, Ringwood 1883 . Red square on spine with Day book written on it. Day Book in ink hand written on front spine. 26278e Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1879-1881. Green cover with brown spine and edges. Gold lettering on spine saying Day Book Pages all used. 26278f Collection of receipts, some blotting paper, some pages from the Journal of Architecture, a short story, and drawing with description of an Albert Sociable carriage. -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith, Elder, Scott's last expedition Vol.2, 1913
The story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913Ill, maps, p.534.non-fictionThe story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913antarctica, polar exploration -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Poster, The Horticultural College Centenary 1891 - 1991 Burnley, 1990
Poster on chipboard, etc. Refer to paper cataloguecentenary, 1991, celebrations -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Technical School, Stawell Secondary College, 1985
Stawell Technical School End of Year MagazineA4 Magazineeducation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, henry Frith, For Queen & King - Previously Cat No 3614, 1887
Concongella State School No 1136 4th Class 8th Prize to Sarah Walsh. Xmas 1887stawell education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - War Correspondent, c. 1964
Book, hardcover, dark green, gold print on spine, written from typescripts, recordings and dispatches made by author while he served as an ABC war correspondent. Contains black and white photos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 2010 CARTERS PRICE GUIDE, 2010
2010 Carter's price guide to antiques in Australia, 768 pages of antiques with photographs, descriptions & valuations, published by John FurphyJohn Furphybook, antiques valuations, antiques, history, antiques valuations -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek THE ALPINE PLAYGROUND OF VICTORIA, 1969
This publication was released by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee during the 1969 snow season. It followed decisions to expand the accommodation and services to approximately double its size at that time. It was aimed at promoting the Resort in an effort to attract further interest and potential investment in this development.This brochure is significant because it documents the manner in which the Tourist Resort was prompted for investors.A fold out brochure with a skier on the front cover. The leaflet information about the size and location of Falls Creek including names of several lodges and a map of the Tourist Village on the back cover.Front cover: Falls Creek THE ALPINE PLAYGROUND OF VICTORIAfalls creek tourist resort, falls creek development, falls creek promotion -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Poster (Item) - Ansett Poster Illustrating Ansett-ANA Aircraft, The Ansett-ANA Fleet
Provides illustrations of the Electra Mark 2, Bell 47J2 helicopter, Fokker Friendship, DC-6B, and De Luxe Viscount 832. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - DELTA THE HANG GLIDING HANDBOOK, JEAN-BERNARD DESFAYES, 1974
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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Indra Publishing et al, A River to cross, by Arthur Pike, 2001_
A fictional account of an Australian soldier's memories of World War II and his travels to Japan 50 years later.Paperback, 222p.world war 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE POWER TO FLY, L.J.K. SETRIGHT, 1971
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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas, his mother, and his sister Kate have been left penniless by the death of Mr. Nickleby. In their poverty and desperation they seek help from Nicholas's uncle, the difficult and oppressive Ralph Nickleby who is a usurer. Nicholas's independent attitudes immediately bother his uncle and he is sent to Dotheboys Hall to teach. There he witnesses the mistreatment of orphans by the evil-hearted Wackford Squeers. Nicholas and the orphan boy, Smike, run away and join a troupe of traveling actors. Hearing that his sister Kate is in danger, Nicholas travels to London and foils his uncle's vile plans for her.p.284.fictionNicholas, his mother, and his sister Kate have been left penniless by the death of Mr. Nickleby. In their poverty and desperation they seek help from Nicholas's uncle, the difficult and oppressive Ralph Nickleby who is a usurer. Nicholas's independent attitudes immediately bother his uncle and he is sent to Dotheboys Hall to teach. There he witnesses the mistreatment of orphans by the evil-hearted Wackford Squeers. Nicholas and the orphan boy, Smike, run away and join a troupe of traveling actors. Hearing that his sister Kate is in danger, Nicholas travels to London and foils his uncle's vile plans for her. english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Engineer Training Vol 1 Pam 1 Employment of Engineers (All Corps) 1984, 1984
A soft covered booklet providing guidance to all corps on the employment of engineers in operations. 2 copies7610-66-108-8445military engineering -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, COURAGE, Julie Gross McAdam PhD, Courage by the Dozen, 2017
The story of men & women from Nathalia & district whose courage & service distinguished them during the Great War.Dark green, soft cardboard cover, black & dark red print on front, spine & back. Background is dark red, front illustrated collection of 14 black/ white, sepia & colour photos. Back has collection of 4 black / white photos & 1 colour poster. 107 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black/ white, sepia & colour photos, maps, newspaper clippings, certificates.book, courage, nathalia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Army, c1939-45
John Robert Attwood - enlisted 9/12/1940. Discharged 31/10/1943, Unit Australian Maint. Platoon.Pocket size Booklets. 1. Brown Buckram cover, it has 22 pages of pay data, savings, NOK, and medical details. Plus nok details. Pay book NR 235767. 2. Light brown Buckram cover. This one is titled Soldiers Pay Book - continuation. It has pay details, savings, medical details and new details. It has his photos (2). Paybook NR C 80842.1. V9520 Attwood John Robert on front cover. Inside reveals is attested 9/12/1940. Nok = Father Robert Attwood of Bacchus Marsh. 2, V9250 Attwood John Robert, Nok = Mother Mary Alice Attwood of Bacchus Marsh.ww2, paybook -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Royal Reader, 1892
Blue hard cover bookAmey Cook Mitcham Feb 6th 1894books, history/local history -
Clunes Museum
Book, REV. JOHN FLEETWOOD D D, THE LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES, 1877
THE LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES BIOGRAPHIES OF EMINENT CHRISTIANS DOWN TO THE REFORMATION AND A HISTORY OF THE JEWSDARK GREEN EMBOSSED COVER. ON FRONT IN GOLD LETTERS: FLEEDWOOD,S LIF OF CHRIST 749 PAGES 1ST PAGE: THE LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES BY REV. JOHN FLEETWOOD D.D. TO WHICH IS ADDED BIOGRAPHIES OF EMINENT CHRISTIANS OWN TO THE REFORMATION AND A HISTORY OF THE JEWSnon-fictionTHE LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES BIOGRAPHIES OF EMINENT CHRISTIANS DOWN TO THE REFORMATION AND A HISTORY OF THE JEWSthe life of christ and the apostles, rev. john fleetwood d.d. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Association of Independent Schools of Victoria, Teaching in the independent school of Victoria, 1954
Issued by Association of Independent Schools of Victoriateaching, independent schools -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Behind The Wire
Storyboard of Winston James DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), Pilot, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney - 1965 and 1967, Dong Tam, September 1970 - June 1971. Service Number 01901, RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnamstoryboard, behind the wire, hmas melbourne, hmas sydney, dong tam, winston james dsc, ran -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Digital Systems Principles and Applications by R J Tocci
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PSYSIOLOGICAL AND PHRENOLOGICAL CHART (IN BOOK FORM.)
A paperback book titled, ' Physiological and Phrenological chart (in book form)' by Rev. J.J. Brown. 'Illustrated with 70 engravings on Wood by S. Calvert. On the inside front page the book is titled, 'A delineation of the Character, Talents, Physiological Developments and Natural Adaptions of Miss L. Pethard. By J.J. Brown. With a table, on pages 4 and 5, naming over 200 pursuits in life, and showing those for which by nature…is best adapted.' Melbourne: Spectator Publishing Co. Ltd. 270 Post Office Place. MDCCCCVI. 54p. (ill)Rev. J.J. Brownbooks, technical, physiology, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, physiology, psychology, science, health, medicine -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Adam & Charles Black, The banks of the Nile, 1913
A travellers guide to EgyptIndex, ill, maps, p.282.non-fictionA travellers guide to Egyptegypt - description, egypt - travel -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Collins, Reach for the sky, 1955
The story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himIndex, ill (b/w plates), p.342.non-fictionThe story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himbader douglas - biography, battle of britain - history -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book - Notebook, unknown
Held in significance because of the design and owners. Owners being the Powling FamilySmall notebook with embossed metal cover with metal pencil attached.Decoration: Front cover five cherubs in raised frame. Back cover: stylised poppy seed heads and leaves. Ring attached possibly for chatelaine Some childish drawings on paper insidenotebook, card games, female, powling -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Government Aircraft Factories - Proposal by Rex Aviation Ltd. Nomad Aircraft, Proposal to Government Aircraft Factories by Rex Aviation Ltd Marketing and Distribution Nomad Aircraft
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, An Exposition of The Old and New Testament Vol 3Book
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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. An Exposition of The Old and New Testament Vol 3 Author: Matthew Henry Publisher: Bell and Bradfute, Dickson and M'Cleish Date: 1790 Further Information:The label on spine cover with typed text RH 220.7 HEN Has the number 584 on front loose endpaperflagstaff 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, an exposition of the old and new testament vol 3, matthew henry, bell and bradfute, dickson and m'cleish -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Legacy the First Fifty Years, 1978
The book details the first fifty years of Melbourne Legacy. The book was written by Mark Lyons. The foreword was written by Sir Roden Cutler V.C., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E.. Governor of New South Wales. From the National Library of Australia's website: 'The first Legacy club was formed in Melbourne in 1923 by a group of young men who had served together in the Australian forces in World War I. They were all in business and sought to help other ex-soldiers in business. After two years, they changed their objectives, deciding henceforth Legacy would care for the widows and children of their war-time comrades. Legacy clubs were soon functioning in all states in Victoria. There are now 47 Legacy clubs within Australia and one in London. They have almost 7000 members and care for over 100,000 widows and children, on whom nearly $3 million is spent annually, all of it raised by public subscription. This study, commissioned by Legacy for its fiftieth anniversary, provides the first detailed history of this uniquely Australian organization. Legacy is firmly rooted in Australian society. Its members are all returned servicemen and share in that special ex-service tradition that began with Anzac. They belong to Australia's middle class. They help people generally less well off than they, but manage to do so without demeaning its recipients. This history traces Legacy's first fifty years in considerable detail, but places it firmly within its social environment. It will be of interest, not only to current and past members of Legacy, but students of Australian history and society, and all who are concerned with Australia's welfare services.'The publication depicts the people involved and the evolving nature of Legacy from the small beginnings of 1923 over the first fifty years.Navy blue book published about the history of Legacy, including photographs of activities and early members.Spine, Legacy The First Fifty Years, Lyons, Lothian. All embossed in gold.history, founding legatee, 50th anniversary