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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Australian Army: Artillery training, Vol.1: artillery in battle, Pamphlet No.3: air defence artillery in the field, 1963
australia - armed forces - service manuals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: CASSEL UND WILHELMSHONE: A PICTORIAL BOOK
Item 6. Brown photo book with gold and black decoration on the front cover. Name imprinted in gold with a star above and below the name. Red sticker inside the front cover with the name: E. Huhn, Buchhandlung, Cassel. The photos are: 1. Orangery, Cassel, 2. Picture Gallery, Cassel, 3. Frederick Wilhelm Place, Cassel, 4. Frederick's Place, Cassel, 5. Law Courts, Cassel, 6. Imperial Post Office, Cassel, 7. The Lion Castle at Wilhelmshohe, 8. Fountain at Wilhelmshohe, 9. The New Waterfall at Wilhelmshohe, 10. Aquaduct at Wilhelmshohe, 11. Cascades and Hercules Monument at Wilhelmshohe.books, collections, castles of wilhelmshohe, german heritage society collection - cassek und wilhelmshohe: a pictorial book, e huhn, j nohring, theodor kay -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 3, Colin Rough, 29/04/2003 12:00:00 AM
Set of 3, 35mm Tecnodia white plastic mount slides of trams in Swanston St at Flinders St Station 29/4/2003. Trams in M>Tram livery. .1 - Z3 209 in all over advertising for Mentos mouth fresheners. Has Young & Jacksons Hotel behind with a large sign for Optus. Also the Dangerfield building. .2 - D1 3509, Malvern Rd via Dandenong Rd and as above re background. .3 - Z3 117 inbound, with destination of Melbourne University.On front written on a label "M>Tram, Flinders St station, Melbourne 29/4/03" and the tram number.trams, tramways, swanston st, flinders st, flinders st station, z3 class, tram 209, tram 3509, tram 117, m>tram, d1 class -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
The Sogetsu Artistic Center was designed by Kenzo Tange. Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Colour slide in a mount. Garden at Sogetsu Artistic Center, Tokyo, Japan. (Architect: Isamu Noguchi.). Made in Australia / 17 / 1tokyo, slide -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: DEARK DEED OF CRUELTY. THE STORY OF THE MASSACRE OF GLENCOE
A book titled ' Dark Deed of Cruelty. The story of the Massacre of Glencoe. A dark deed of treachery and cruelty. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 465 - 480 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, scotland, scottish history, macian of glencoe, massacre of glencoe, glencoe, book, books, advertisements, penny books -
Women's Art Register
Book, Jennifer Isaacs, Aboriginality. Contemporary Aboriginal Paintings & Prints, N/A
Overview of traditional and urban imagery with each chapter describing the creative philosophies and inspirations behind each artists' works including the spiritual and political. practiceBooknon-fictionOverview of traditional and urban imagery with each chapter describing the creative philosophies and inspirations behind each artists' works including the spiritual and political. practicefiona foley, gorden bennett, ellen jose, heather walker, raymond meeks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Quinn Estate, Sackville Street, Montmorency, May 1983
One of a series of images of roads and infrastructure taken by Eltham Shire Council Planning and Engineering officers, May 1983 specifically looking at Private Street Schemes post road construction/sealing operations35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 21) Mount - Kodak Kodachrome Cardroads, infrastructure, road sealing, footpaths and gutters, private street scheme, housing estate, montmorency, quinn estate, sackville reserve, sackville street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Constructing Lake Bellfield
View of rubble at Lake Bellfield construction site.lake bellfield -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Churchman, Geoffrey B, The Story of The Wellington to Johnsonville Railway, 1988
The history of the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway in New Zealand from the time it was the Main North Island Trunk railway to a suburban branch line.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionThe history of the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway in New Zealand from the time it was the Main North Island Trunk railway to a suburban branch line.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - south island - history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne's Tram Fleet", 2019
Poster or list - colour print of a photograph or photocopy of a poster, A4 sheet, titled "Melbourne's Tram Fleet", detailing the type of tram used by Yarra Trams, W class, Z3, A, B, C1, C2, D3, D5 and E. Includes the number of each class (2019), routes and capacity. Has a print date of 27/2/2021trams, tramways, posters, tramcars, lists, yarra trams -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Harry H. Stephenson, Cattlemen & Huts of the High Plains, 1980
A book that records the early development of Victoria's alpine regions by the pioneer cattlemen.Paperback book. The cover photograph shows snow plains, wildflowers, cattle, cattlemen and the mountain scenery across the Howqua Valley in Victoria.non-fictionA book that records the early development of Victoria's alpine regions by the pioneer cattlemen.cattle, victoria, beeding, history, hill farming, mountain life, cattlemen -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The cliff-climbers; or, the lone home in the Himalayas, [n.d.] [before 1887]
408 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Car park
Large group of parked cars taken from the rear. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Luck Street, Eltham, 25 Jul 1973
View looking east up Luck street from opposite the carpark entrance35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)eltham, shopping centre, streets, luck street, houses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB COLLECTION: SCRAPBOOK 1934-1944
Grey scrapbook with 44 pages full of newspaper cuttings dating from 1931 to 1944 for the Bendigo music lovers club. On the cover in black texter the dates 1934-1944 and the words ''cuttings'' embossed.bendigo, clubs, music lovers club -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Boisdale Consolidated School, Australia Day, 2001c
List of school enrolments from eight small schools which became Boisdale Consolidated also total enrolments to 2001 Boisdale Victoriaschools, students -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Aeronautical Research Laboratory 1939 - 1989 , 50 Years Of Research And Development For Australia's Defence
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Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Slumping erosion along the Plenty River: Slide 110, 1990s
Photograph shows a man standing on an embankment which is being eroded. This is slumping erosion along the Plenty River.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. Caption on slide "Plenty"plenty river, erosion -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Naches Fun Kinder; 1983
Josif Ladid's Israeli comedy directed by Roza Turkowdovid herman theatre, yasha sher, roza turkow, mira pfau, mendl szmerling, yosl chaberman, rivkah gawenda black -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 2010
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1967
Colour slide in a mount. Suburban homes, unknown location, possibly Montreal, CanadaMade in Australia / 15 / APR 67M4slide, robin boyd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO & DISTRICT P.O.I
Slide. Bendigo & District P.O.I. John Cook at the Olympic Pool (now the Bendigo Aquatic Centre).slide, bendigo, bendigo & district p.o.i., bendigo & district p.o.i. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Selfish Sue", 1950's?
Poster - printed on off white paper of a lady with 5 parcels, a case mark "S. S" and a well dressed man reading a newspaper and with two fingers around the hand rail looking at here - taking up the whole of the seat. In the background is a sign on the tram with the words "Move Up Please" Has a message "Here's another "Selfish Sue" who dawdles all her shopping thru, then late she rushes for Tram, and some tired worker has to stand". Promoting early shopping and passenger behaviour. Has the initials JH on the bottom of the message.trams, tramways, passengers, behaviour, shoppers, cartoons, illustrations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 17, Noel Simons, 20/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 17 transparencies taken on 20/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1187.1 - Bendigo No. 2 at the Quarry Hill terminus, showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has Cohns Drinks and Streets Ice Cream ads on dash panel, a SEC 'electric cooking' roof ad and another roof ad. Shows the Y terminus at this location, but tram standing just before it. Overhead in position. 1187.2 - as above, but closer up. 1187.3 - as above, but from the north side, showing cemetery in the background. 1187.4 - Bendigo No.3 at Eaglehawk terminus. Tram showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has the various buildings at Eaglehawk in the background including the Foodland store. Has Streets Ice cream and White Horse Whiskey ads on the dash panel. 1187.5 - Bendigo No. 18 at Garden Gully crossing loop, in bound, with destination of Eaglehawk. Passengers waiting for an Eaglehawk tram at the stop. Has a white horse whiskey ad on dash panel and SEC roof ads. Conductor standing in doorway looking out. 1187.6 - Bendigo No. 7 inbound in Nolan St. at cnr of McCrae St. showing destination of Golden Square. Has Streets Ice cream ad on dash panel and a Castrol Roof ad. 1187.7 - Bendigo No. 19 at the North Bendigo terminus with railway level crossing in background. Tram has a Cohns Drinks ad and an SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad. 1187.8 - Bendigo No. 2 at the Quarry Hill terminus, looking back into Bendigo, showing destination of Eaglehawk. 1187.9 - Bendigo No. 21 in McCrae St, near Nolan St outbound for North Bendigo. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1187.10 - Bendigo Nos. 4 and 26 at Charing Cross in View St. with fountain alongside and the Beehive, Ezywalkin Buildings in the background. No. 26 has a Sandhurst Milk and SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad. 1187.11 - close up of 22E maximum traction truck and folded footstep. 1187.12 - Bendigo No. 19 at Charing Cross terminus, after tram has passed photographer, showing destination of North Bendigo, with the Beehive building in the background and passengers boarding tram. 1187.13 - Bendigo No. 11, turning from View St. into Pall Mall, showing Special with the conductor holding point bar. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin Buildings in the background. 1187.14 - No. 7 at Charing Cross terminus, in Pall Mall, bound for Golden Square. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings in the background and passengers waiting at the tram stop. 1187.15 - No. 18 at the Charing Cross terminus, bound for Eaglehawk. Has the Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings in the background and passengers waiting at the tram stop. Also has the 'Safety Zone' sign in the photograph. 1187.16 - No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus, night or dusk photo. Tram showing destination of Depot. 1187.17 - No. 26 at Charing Cross, night photo. Tram has destination of Quarry Hill, but is on the line for Eaglehawk. Photo looks along Mitchell St. Also shows Safety Zone sign. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1187.1 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.2 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.3 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus Bendigo" 1187.4 - "No. 3 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1187.5 - "No. 18 in Mt Korong Road, Long Gully at cnr of Havilah Road (Eaglehawk Route)" 1187.6 - "No. 7 in Nolan St. Bendigo, at Cnr of McCrae St., near lake Weeroona, (North Bendigo Route)' 1187.7 - "No. 19 at North Bendigo terminus" 1187.8 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus" 1187.9 - "No. 21 in McCrae St. Bendigo, near Nolan St. (North Bendigo Route) 1187.10 - "4 and 26 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo" 1187.11 - "Truck of Bogie Car, Bendigo Tramways" 1187.12 - "No. 19 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.13 - "Birney car No. 11 entering Pall Mall from View St. at Charing Cross Bendigo" 1187.14 - "No. 7 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.15 - "No. 18 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1187.16 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus, Bendigo" 1187.17 - "No. 26 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" tramways, trams, bendigo, quarry hill, eaglehawk, north bendigo, maximum traction, night photo, tram 2, tram 3, tram 4, tram 7, tram 11, tram 18, tram 19, tram 21, tram 26 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING.GOLD, c1857
Diggers & Mining. Gold. These restrictions were effective in checking the inflow of Chinese to Victoria. The 40,000 at the end of 1857 had only increased to 42,000 at the end of 1859. Thereafter, the working out of the alluvial fields solved the problem; in 1861 there were only 24,000 left. Markings: 18 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1853
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: The next four frames contain a description of deep sinking at Ballarat in 1853, taken from William Howitt's book, ''Land, Labour, and Gold'', which was published in 1855. Markings: 32 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Commission, Interim report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Glenbrook Rail Accident, 2001
First volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentIll, p.76.non-fictionFirst volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentrailway accidents - new south wales, railway safety - new south wales -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bell, Dana, Vietnam Warbirds In Action. (Copy 2)
378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this spectular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam378 photographs - including 136 in full colour - illustrate this spectular overview of US aviation during the war in Vietnam vietnam war, 1961-1975 - aerial operations, american - pictorial works, airplanes, military - united states - pictorial works -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Tiger Men, An Australian Soldier's Secret War in Vietnam (Copy 4)
This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence.This is the story of the development of a highly successful concept of warfare, which was largely the work of one man. In 1965, despite his success, CIA intervention led to Barry Petersen's removal from the highlands, for reasons which remain obscre even to this day. Perhaps his growing power as a cult figure had become a threat to direct US control of the area, or perhaps there were those among the Vietnamese command who themselves resented his influence. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, guerilla warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, montagnard (vietnamese people), 1961-1975 - cia, captain barry petersen -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Prince Otto
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 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 1942 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. Prince Otto Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Publisher: Chatto and Windus Date: 1895 The label on the spine with typed text PAT 823 STE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Flyleaf 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, prince otto, robert louis stevenson