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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Pioneer, 97 dies, 11/01/1984
Obituary for Gladys Zerbe from an orchardist family.zerbe, gladys, pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Nunawading, 25 years of progress
Twenty page liftout feature from Nunawading Gazette dated 29 July 1970Twenty page liftout feature from Nunawading Gazette dated 29 July 1970non-fictionTwenty page liftout feature from Nunawading Gazette dated 29 July 1970nunawading, gazette -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Arnold Wright & Philip Smith, Parliament, Past and Present: A Popular and Picturesque Account of a Thousand Years in the Palace of Westminster, the Home of the Mother of Parliaments, c. 1912
Dark red cloth-covered spine and board covers. Text and graphics in gold.history, british history, parliament, westmisnter -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book - Non Fiction, In The Line OF Fire
Hard cover booknon-fictionisbn 1 4050 36494 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Nautical Association of Australia Inc, ANL, A Fleet History of Australian National Line 1957-1999, 2020
Australian National Line (ANL) began operations on 1 January 1957. It operated the largest fleet in coastal trade, ran passenger ships such as Princess of Tasmania and Empress of Australia that became household names, and from 1969 carried the Australian flag into international trades. ANL was at the forefront of innovation in bulkships, RoRo vessels and containerization, also in the redesign of ports and terminals. Many of its 110 ships were built in Australia. This impressive record of achievement eventually became overshadowed by financial woes, poor industrial relations and a difficult relationship with government that culminated in the sale of 1998-99. This fleet history, written and informed by the knowledge, experience and insight of those who sailed on and worked with the ships, weaves the stories of a complex forty-year transition from conventional shipping to modern bulk handling and containers, along with the nation-building role of the ANL, whose flag still flies proudly across the region as a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 300 images, mostly in colour, and will become an essential source on Australia's 20th century maritime history.A4, hardcover, 349pp, 300 illustrations, index, flags, funnels, hull colours, bibliography, full ships lists. Howard Dick, Iain Steverson, Mike Carolin, Barry Pemberton, Lindsay Rex, Rex Cox, Russell Priestnon-fictionAustralian National Line (ANL) began operations on 1 January 1957. It operated the largest fleet in coastal trade, ran passenger ships such as Princess of Tasmania and Empress of Australia that became household names, and from 1969 carried the Australian flag into international trades. ANL was at the forefront of innovation in bulkships, RoRo vessels and containerization, also in the redesign of ports and terminals. Many of its 110 ships were built in Australia. This impressive record of achievement eventually became overshadowed by financial woes, poor industrial relations and a difficult relationship with government that culminated in the sale of 1998-99. This fleet history, written and informed by the knowledge, experience and insight of those who sailed on and worked with the ships, weaves the stories of a complex forty-year transition from conventional shipping to modern bulk handling and containers, along with the nation-building role of the ANL, whose flag still flies proudly across the region as a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 300 images, mostly in colour, and will become an essential source on Australia's 20th century maritime history.naa, anl, australian national line, interest group, shipping companies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Reserve, 17/12/1980
Opening of information centre at Yarran Dheran, construction of transfer station and nursery - horticultural centre commenced.jane, ted, city of nunawading, yarran dheran, terrara park, horticultural centre, forest hill, jolimont road -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Newspaper (Item) - Ansett News No.144 October 1993
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Star Printing Terang Victoria. 978-0-9751360-1-0, Plants of the Great South West 2013 Second Edition, 2013
Second edition (revised a& expanded edition) First edition 2004. Guide to the indigenous plants of South West Victoria. South West Victoria: Nelson – Port Campbell. Zone A.B.C & D. Local maps BioregionsCard cover green) gloss white paper. End papers. Map 1&2. 6 pages credits, title, table of contents, forward, acknowledgements, disclaimer, websites. 348 pages. Colour maps & photographs. References & reading. Index plantsof western victoria, kevin sparrow, warrnambool -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Herald?, "Overhead Tram Gear will go", Jan. 1956
Newspaper clipping from a Melbourne paper? (Melbourne Herald? - given the dateline on the top of the cutting) dated Jan. 1956, titled "Overhead Tram Gear will go" reporting that work on pulling down the overhead will soon be started following the completion of tram services in Ryrie St on this Saturday night. Privately operated buses taking over, notes final closure on March 5, road repairs and SEC paying Councils for the road works over a 8 year period. Note on rear has a "Herald Index" of share prices. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.geelong, closure, overhead -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Maurice Guest
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. Maurice Guest Author: Henry Handel Richardson Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1929 The label on the spine with typed text PAT 823 RIC Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, maurice guest, henry handel richardson -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McLean, Don, Photographer Profile: Doug McLean, 1999
A pictorial profile of photographer Doug McLeanill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial profile of photographer Doug McLeanphotography - doug mclean, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram bids for City", 6/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 9 of The News, Ballarat, Wednesday December 6, 1995 featuring the launch of the BTM's W4 671 in the City of Ballarat's colours. Features a black and white photo of 671 on the depot fan Notes comments by Peter Hiscock for the reinstatement of trams in Ballarat and comments by the Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson and the launch of the tram itself.trams, tramways, city of ballarat, 671, ballarat city tramway, ceremonies -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - MENU, OFFICERS MESS
Officers Mess had regular formal dinners. Formal Dinner programme outlining wines and options on food menu's. Date suggests occasion relates to Anniversary of D. Day landings in Europe on 6th June 1944.Fold out cardboard programme for formal dinner at Officer's Mess on 20th Anniv. of D. Day WW2. Yellow paper with emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC). Folded once.Emblem of RAASC on front then following " 3 DIV COLUMN RAASC" - "OFFICERS MESS", "Formal Dinner" on Saturday 6th June 1944. Inside is a menu for night and pages 2 & 3.d. day, officers mess, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Boroondara Review Local, "Destination unknown - Trams destined for name change", 3/09/2012 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings from Boroondara Review Local 16/1/2013 and taped to another cutting dated 23-1-2013, about the name of the North Balwyn route 48. Has a photo of Ern Wass standing in front of A1 267. Ern was complaining about the name arrangement when the formal name is "Balwyn North" and other suburbs which don't match the formal name. Yarra trams view is that it did not warrant changing.Has the dates and paper names in ink - and "Get a life Watta Dill" in green ink.trams, tramways, route 48, north balwyn, yarra trams, submissions -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Aboriginal Services Unit: Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE, Victorian Aboriginal Community Meeting, December 4th : Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody : implementation and monitoring, 1991
General Directions:1/ Considerations of the families whose relations have died in custody is of paramount importance.2/ The issue of justice/ retribution/ compensation is an on-going concern which has not been adequately addressed by the Royal Commission.3/ Ongoing consultations about implementing and monitoring the recommendations need to recognise Koorie meeting styles.The Meeting Overwhelmingly Endorsed These Statements.62 p. : 30 cm. General Directions:1/ Considerations of the families whose relations have died in custody is of paramount importance.2/ The issue of justice/ retribution/ compensation is an on-going concern which has not been adequately addressed by the Royal Commission.3/ Ongoing consultations about implementing and monitoring the recommendations need to recognise Koorie meeting styles.The Meeting Overwhelmingly Endorsed These Statements.australia. | royal commission into aboriginal deaths in custody. | aboriginal australians -- victoria. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Basic Transistor Course by P R Kenian
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Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, N.J. Caire Landscape Photographer, 1988
A book of photographs taken by Nicholas John Caire of places and scenery throughout Victoria.A book of photographs taken by Nicholas John Caire of places and scenery throughout Victoria. Photographs by Nicholas John Caire are among the most widely published late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Australian photographs. Between 1875 and 1905 Nicholas Caire travelled the Victorian countryside, looking to capture the scenery for the commercial market. His artistic sensitivity created images which earned him popular acceptance during his lifetime and an enduring place as one of Australia's finest landscape photographers.Hardcover. Front cover photograph-Fairy Scene at the Landslip, Blacks' Spur c1878-9; taken by Nicholas John Caire.For Jane and Clarenicholas j caire, photographers, australia, photograpy, landscapes, history, description, travel, views, anne pitkethly, don pitkethly, victoria -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Engine Log Book , Wright Cyclone GR-1820-202A , Serial Number 189972, ANA VH-ANM
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Herald Sun, Gallipoli – The Legend Begins – 2015, 2015
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Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Jewish Day of Rememberance 1943-1991; 1991
Jewish Day of Remembrance 1943-1991dovid herman theatre, cyla hartman, isi liebler -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1974
A circular sent to Victorian schools informing them of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The 4 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, and a letter from the Legacy President W. A. Braidie inviting the school to attend. There is a yellow reply form for the Principal to fill out, nominating the number of children who would be attending. They mention the ceremony is broadcast on the ABC radio stations. It mentions is it a 'Circular to Victorian Colleges and Schools' so they were sent to school to publicise the events. There is a letter to the school Principal in each programme from the President of Legacy inviting the schools to attend or to listen to the telecast.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Printed brochure with black and white photo of the Shrine, single page folded in half and a single page yellow form.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Peter Ryan, Fear Drive My Feet, 1959
HardcoverReceipt from purchase of the book inserted at front from F.W. Cheshire Pty Ltd (booksellers, Little Collins St Melbourne) dated 18/11/1964walsh st library -
Park Orchards Community House
Newspaper, Self-defence class at Park Orchards Community House, with teacher Cameron Mocharie. Circa 1987
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme - Speech Night, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria, 1960
Third Annual Speech Night Programme held at Ringwood Town Hall, 8pm, Wednesday, 14th December, 1960. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram project back on the table", 24/05/200
Newspaper cutting from The Courier Ballarat, Wednesday May 24, 2000 about the consideration by the Ballarat City Council of the Tourism Board's report into the proposal to reintroduce tourist trams to the city streets that night. See also Reg. item 1432 for previous days cutting about the outcome. Gives details from the Harrison report. Written by the city council reporter, Carla Danaher. Notes the Harrison Report. (See Reg. Item 1436) trams, tramways, ballarat revival, city of ballarat, harrison report -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 77, January 1997 to April 1997
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age and other region papers over the period of 18 January 1997 to 3 April 1997. Book with yellow cover, front, spiral bound. teaching positions advertised, pre-employment courses, courses available, enrolment for smb courses, more adults attending courses, brace upgrades, $40000, smb the brewery complex, john howard - prime minister, visits ballarat, opens brewery complex, bill prior and fr martin hislop, jeanette lowe - laurinda scholton - josephine birch, sherryl anderson - robin boyd - peter morey, $1.5m tafe campus start, deb's fun approach to fitness, richard de fegely, overseas students, papua new guinea, western samoa, phillippines, thailand, "dante's peak" director roger donaldson, school's back - officially, farming apprentices help fire victims, karl britt and ian miller, smb women's course 21 years on, ballarat faces higher cost for water, australian college of education awards, smb $500000 debt paid by government, video link with sister city, melting pot of cultures at smb, concert will aid academy, pianist roger woodward, roger donaldson - smb to hollywood, bruce widdop lecturer bapa, farm machinery repairs course, asian student drive -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Smeaton- Bridge over the Bullarook Creek (Birch Creek) leading to the old Flour Mill
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Film.ballarat, ballaraat, smeaton, bridge, bullarook, birch, creek -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Monica Boogs, Lodge brings hall back to life, 21 Jan 1998
Trustees of the Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall and the Buffalo Lodge members hold a joint open day to celebrate the rebirth of the hall which is to be renamed Mernda Mechanics Institute Community Hall.Historical building of the Shire of WhittleseaNewsprint with black and white image.mernda, bluestone building, mernda mechanics institute, buffalo lodge mernda, mernda mechanics institute community hall, mernda free library, terry palmer, ken lennox -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Sebastopol
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. Sebastopol Author: Leo Tolstoy Publisher: Collins Clear-Type Press The label on the spine with typed text PAT 891.73 TOL 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 book, sebastopol, tolstoy, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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 -
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Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 3/6/1940 - My War Part 6 - Evacuaton Nearly complete - Dunkirk, Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk
Local Newspaper Coverage - Special - My War Part 6Local Newspaper reporting the World War 2 dated 3/6/940The Sun Newspaper dated 3/6/1940 - Special Coverage - My War Part 6 - DunkirkLocal Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage - Dunkirkworld war 2 - dunkirk