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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCRAPBOOK FLYING MODEL AEROPLANES
Scrapbook titled Flying Model Aeroplanes containing newspaper cuttings relating to model aeroplanes.books, technical, model aeroplanes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Photocopy, Baptismal records, Port Melbourne Presbyterian Church, 1904 - 1933
Photocopies of Baptismal records from Port Melbourne Presbyterian Church, 1904-1933, comprising 21 pagesreligion - presbyterian church, families, port melbourne presbyterian church, port melbourne uniting church -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hamilton, At the going down of the sun Hong Kong and South-East Asia 1841-194, 1981
The story of POW's captured at Hong Kong is told for the first time in this book. A gripping tale of courage and enduranceIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.262.non-fictionThe story of POW's captured at Hong Kong is told for the first time in this book. A gripping tale of courage and enduranceworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – hong kong, world war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter - Set of 2, Yarra Trams, Customer Services, 2004
Two issues of a short-lived newsletter issued by Yarra Trams in 2004, to its Tram Attendants, giving staff feedback, tram priority program (Clarendon St South Melbourne hook turns), Neil Mitchell 3AW, Revenue Protection, Luna Park, Essendon depot, Eastern Road Operations Centre, tickets, RMIT Bundoora RMIT Travel Pass and personal notes.Yields information about the tram attendants and revenue protection officers.Set of two four A4 page newsletters part colour.tramways, operations, newsletter, tram attendants, revenue protection, luna park, eroc -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volume 5 1851-1890 K-Q, 1970
Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Moods of Ginger Mick
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 area 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 during 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'S 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 November1884 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 fund raising 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 court house 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 historic 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 Historic 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 art works 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. The Moods of Ginger Mick Author: C J Dennis Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1916Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 899.1 DEN Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, the moods of ginger mick, c j dennis -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ure Smith, Warplanes and air battles of World War One, 1973
Illustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War IIll, p.160.non-fictionIllustration and text describing the battles and aircraft of the air war in World War Iworld war i - air warfare, world war i - airplanes -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Oliphant, Mrs, Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, 1872 [First published 1863]
This series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.368 p. ; plain brown cover. Title, and names of author and publisher embossed in gold on spine.fictionThis series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus and Robertson, Horrie the wog-dog, 1955
The true story of Horrie the Wog-Dog who was adopted by the Australian Signal Platoon of the M/G Battalion, in spite of all rules against keeping pets, and how Horrie not only won his stripes as a valuable addition to the group but had the further distinction of being smuggled into Australia on their return. The Wog-Dog was sneaked into Greece, went through the evacuation, carried messages as well as proving a dependable warning against air attacks. He went to Syria and Palestine, never learning to tolerate Arabs - he suffered cold and sickness, he fell in love with Ishmi, he was bombed off his ship and he never once was found during all necessary cover-up travelling. A story for all dog lovers, in spite of heavy Australian slang and style, of a dinkum Aussie who was kept, protected and loved by dinkum Aussies. Sentimentality over canines seldom misses fire.Ill, p.232non-fictionThe true story of Horrie the Wog-Dog who was adopted by the Australian Signal Platoon of the M/G Battalion, in spite of all rules against keeping pets, and how Horrie not only won his stripes as a valuable addition to the group but had the further distinction of being smuggled into Australia on their return. The Wog-Dog was sneaked into Greece, went through the evacuation, carried messages as well as proving a dependable warning against air attacks. He went to Syria and Palestine, never learning to tolerate Arabs - he suffered cold and sickness, he fell in love with Ishmi, he was bombed off his ship and he never once was found during all necessary cover-up travelling. A story for all dog lovers, in spite of heavy Australian slang and style, of a dinkum Aussie who was kept, protected and loved by dinkum Aussies. Sentimentality over canines seldom misses fire. australia - armed forces - mascots, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
The Celtic Club
Book, Chris Down, Celtic Dreams: Visions of a Past, 1998
A contemplative and thought-provoking collection of poetry spanning over a thousand years of Irish writing.Index, bib, ill, p, 143.non-fictionA contemplative and thought-provoking collection of poetry spanning over a thousand years of Irish writing. ireland - poetry, irish - poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - INDEX KANGAROO FLAT A HISTORY, GOLD, GOATS & PEPPERCORN, c1993
Index Kangaroo Flat A History, Gold, Goats & Peppercorns. Publisher: Richmond Cambridge Printers, Bendigo. ISBN: 0 646 126510 2. Date: 1993. 33 pages. Photographs, illustrations & Maps. Signed by David Horsfall. Gloss green cover gold print and picture (poppet head, goat, tree). Green pennant inside book reads> HOP TO KANGAROO FLAT MARCH 26th, 27th & 28th 1993, picture of kangaroo and below a white shield. Size of pennant: 15.2 x 4.8 cm. 23.6.200 Green pennant not with book. Needs to be located.David G Horsfallbook, bendigo, kangaroo flat, kangaroo flat, history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bruce Culver, PzKpfw III in action, 1988
A descriptive and pictorial history of the PzKpfw IIIill (b/w, col), p.49.non-fictionA descriptive and pictorial history of the PzKpfw IIIarmoured warfare - germany - history, pzkpfw iii -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Needlework in Gold-Rush Victoria, 2015
A thesis entitled Needlework and Genteel Identity in Gold-Rush Victoria.A thesis entitled Needlework and Genteel Identity in Gold-Rush Victoria which includes a child's dress & matching cape from the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex. Figs 13 & 14 and pages 94-95.A thesis entitled Needlework and Genteel Identity in Gold-Rush Victoria. gold-rush, crafts, cramer, lorinda jane -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine - The Wonderful Wako YKS-6, Plane & Pilot
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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Borden, Mary, Passport For A Girl by Mary Borden
Hardcover book with a dark navy blue cover. 331 pages. Prior Ownership: W. & D. Thomas, News Agents, Inglewood and Booklovers' Art Shop, King's Cross, Sydney.fictionmary borden, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Swinnerton, Frank, Faithful company : a winter's tale, First published 1948
351 p. Red cloth/board cover. fictionfiction -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, The Life and Legacy of Richard 'The Lionheart' Whiter, 2002
A folder containing birth notices from local newspapers 1997 to 2001birth notices -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The History of Eighth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 3)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1899. 1 May - 31 August, 1899
Dark green grained cloth 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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Nillumbik Historical Society Newsletter. From May/June 1976 - (incomplete), 1976_05
Newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society (formed in 1973). Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Nillumbik area.A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.nillumbik historical society, shire of nillumbik -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Portland, Victoria Australia, c. 1984
Portland promotional book, produced for 150th celebrations. Cardboard covers; coloured photo images of Portland and surrounds on front cover; coloured photo image of harbour looking towards the opening between Lee Breakwater and K.S. Anderson Wharf, at sunrise. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Warrawong - The First Fifty Years, 1987
50 year history of Warrawong Homestead, East Ringwood, published 1987j.b. were, ware homestead, fred davey -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Book - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Reserpine in the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric, Neurological, and Related Clinical Problems
HistoricalThis publication is a good example of how staff in Victoria's mental institutions kept up to date with medical and psychiatric information from around the world. The publication contains a series of Papers produced as a result of a Conference regarding Reserpine in the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric, Neurological, and Related Clinical Problems. The Conference was conducted by the Section of Biology of the New York Academy of Sciences on February 3 and 4 1955. The cover is tan coloured. The material is similar to a manila folder. Two metal staples. The cover and pages are slightly worn from use. The print is crisp and easily readable. 280 pages.The cover has a plastic sticker reading 377. The inner front cover and front page has an ink stamp reading "Mental Hygiene Authority Central Library, Royal Park 28 Oct 1955". The number 974 is handwritten in ink inside the front cover. The number R1 is handwritten in ink on the front page. medical, psychiatry, medication -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, AIF PUBLICATIONS SECTION, Australian War Photographs, 1919
"W.J. GUNDRY" C COY 57 Btn 1st AIF.Book - Cardboard cover, 128 pages, paper with print and photographs, WW1." AUSTRALIAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS" A PICTORIAL RECORD FROM NOVEMBER 1917 TO THE END OF THE WAR ..book, ww1, photographs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Minute book, Ringwood Artists, Ringwood Artists Group Minute Book (1 of 3). 1975-1985, 1975-1985
Record of AGMs, committee meetings and general meetings of Ringwood Artists from AGM 12-May-1975 to AGM 4-Mar-19851. minute book of Ringwood Artists from 12 May 1975 to March 1985. Book 1of 3 +Additional Keywords: Barnes, John (Life member) / Grayling, Pauline -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - Nomad Configurations, What Nomad Is That ?
Nomad Marketing Group -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, Legacy does more than sell badges, c1990s
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. Some of the text includes sections on How is Legacy special?; Legacy and the young; Legacy and the Aged. "Legacy and the young. Legacy is committed to the nurturing of its young members, known as Junior Legatees. Legacy helps to make sure stye get the education their fathers would have wished for them and to ensure their families enjoy a normal lifestyle. In addition to the 3,000 Junior Legatees throughout Australia, Legacy also cares for the handicapped dependants of its "family". Recreational outings and educational programs are arranged on a monthly basis. These activities aim to develop self-dependence and once a year, a two-week holiday camp is held - a highlight of the year - and lifelong friendship are often made. / For all its young members, healthy outdoor activities are arranged, financial aid, counselling, tutoring and guidance are given to ensure they are able to make the most of the opportunities open to them. Legacy and the Aged. Nowadays, the Australian population has a large proportion of elderly. The majority of Legacy widows had husbands who served in the World Wars. And so Legacy's emphasis has shifted to the needs of the ageing widows. . . Legacy widows meet for a wide range of activities, including cards, crafts, indoor bowls and theatre excursions. . . This represents a valuable social network and complements the volunteer care given by Legatees." Was in a folder with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in the 1990s. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Colour brochure promoting Legacy folded into 8 pages.legacy promotion, fundraising -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Wodonga Central Area Study, Loder and Bayly, Planning & Engineering Consultants, March 1975
This report was the result of an investigation into the potential future development and town planning for the central area of Wodonga. Chapters of the final report are:- Chapter 1: Summary: Conclusions and Recommendations, Chapter 2: Setting the scene, Chapter 3: Possible futures, Chapter 4: Objectives, Chapter 5: Growth Options, Chapter 6: Recommended approaches, Chapter 7: Plan elements and Chapter 8: Ways and Means.A report of 134 pages, including illustrations and maps. The report was presented to the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation and the Rural City of Wodonga.This report was the result of an investigation into the potential future development and town planning for the central area of Wodonga. Chapters of the final report are:- Chapter 1: Summary: Conclusions and Recommendations, Chapter 2: Setting the scene, Chapter 3: Possible futures, Chapter 4: Objectives, Chapter 5: Growth Options, Chapter 6: Recommended approaches, Chapter 7: Plan elements and Chapter 8: Ways and Means.wodonga town planning, albury-wodonga development, rural city of wodonga -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Latrobe University et al, Australia's Vietnam war in history and memory, 2002
Vietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam WarIll, maps. p.120.non-fictionVietnam War - Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War - Conscription - Protests against involvement in Vietnam Warvietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - politics and government - australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''MIXED POETRY BY ROSCOE GANNON
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 40 page booklet of verse by Roscoe Gannon. Three copies a, b, and c. Self published in 1968 at 38 Livingstone Ave., Pymble, NSW, 2073. Catalogue stickers on front covers ''2139.1,2,3 GAN''. Handwritten in biro on title page 'With Compliments To Alec Chisholm From Roscoe Gannon'.Roscoe Gannonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, roscoe gannon, poetry