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City of Whittlesea
Literary work - Manuscript - S. T. Grey, The History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea, S.T. Grey, 1961
The History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea chronicles the establishment of the Darebin, Epping, Morang, Merriang and Whittlesea road districts and shires, and their eventual formation into the Shire of Whittlesea. It also includes stories about early pioneers, local institutions, buildings and a brief account of the development of local government in Victoria. The history was compiled at the direction of the Shire of Whittlesea in 1961, by Mr. S.T.Grey. Several of the items in the manuscript were published as articles in the Whittlesea Post in 1961.Manuscript, paper, carbon copied typed text -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, RVIB Statement of Accounts 1973-1974
Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, "MMTB Depot List" (allocation), Mar. 1966
Carbon copy of a list for each Melbourne depot, dated March 1966 listing the type and number of each depot allocation, comprising nine Quarto sheets, has on the top of each sheet, "This List in Not Official". On the rear of each sheet is a summary of the total of each class. Lists for: South Melbourne Brunswick Essendon Glen Huntly Kew Malvern Preston Camberwell Last sheet is a list of "Other cars not in service, stored at West Preston, Brunswick, Hawthorn, Preston Workshops, scrapped, sold or disposed (W class cars only), use for other purposes and totals store and totals by depot. Typed onto pink paper.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, depots, depot allocation -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 68 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: - JINDIVIK DRAWINGS B3A-81-101 TO B3A-81-808 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includiCAC P/L -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Literary work - Book, Literary and Social Judgements
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 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. Literary and Social Judgements Author: W R Greg Publisher: Trubner and Co Date: 1908The label on the spine with the typed text PAT 824 GRE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book, literary and social judgements, w r greg, 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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Cemetery Trust Stawell. Land Purchases and People Buried 1925 – 1935, 1925 - 1935
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Woollen Mills Valuation 1965
Red Folder Gold LetteringNorth Western Woollen Millsstawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Land sales applications
Green cover book with brown leather spine. The book lists the applications for allotments of land for sale. The headings in the book are: number of application, date of registry, date of application, surname, Christian name and address, parish, allotment, section, area, local land board, Licence dated, licence issued, references and remarks. The book covers the years 1908-1960.On the cover in black ink "Castlemaine" and in red ink "138 front, 130 Rear" On the first page in pen: 138-129 front 130-121 back.land sales, castlemaine -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Aged Care Facilities (Kew), 1958
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderReference file containing information about aged care providers in Kew, including newspaper articles/cuttings, mostly dated, from local newspapersaged care facilities - kew (vic)aged care facilities - kew (vic) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record (collection) - Documents relating to house in Warrnambool, 1951
Collection maintained by daughter of original owner.Historical reasonsCollection of items in folder in chronological orderCorrespondence from Government and legal sourceswarrnambool housing post world war twowarrnambool housing post world war two -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, et al, Flying Doe Reefing Coy 1868 - 1871. Front Section holds details of S. Isaacson Store Daily Sales, 1868 - 1871
Pages 1-117 (Back Section) Have been photocopied and are stored in the "Flying Doe" Mines File Rm2Green Cover Red Bound Bookstawell, mining, business -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - STORY BOARD - FRAMED - WW1, Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc. et al, c2008/09
Refer Cat No. 1280. "JACK GRINTON No. 1038". 38th Battalion - refer cat no. 1280 for service history.Story Board - framed. Story board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - four black and white photographs. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A Camera on the Somme". "Portraiture and Remembrance", Photographs - Top left - "Jack Grinton, France 1918 - 19" Top Right - "Australian soldiers and French civilians 1918-19". Middle Right "Field grave of Lance Corporal Risbey (38th Battalion) killed in action 29 September 1918, France 1919". Bottom right - "Vaire Wood filed cemetery, France 1919"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, risbey -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Pomeroy (aka Merridale)
Kew Historical SocietySince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file created by researchers of the Kew Historical Society containing primary and secondary sources relevant to 'Pomeroy' (later renamed 'Merridale') in Sackville Street, Kew. The file includes a history of the house and its owners. Also sale notices and correspondence re use of its tennis court by parishioners of St Hilary's. [See also Conservation Study 1988 and Melbourne Mansions Database]pomeroy -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), sackville street -- kew (vic.), merridale - sackville street -- kew (vic.), historic houses - victorian -- kew (vic.)pomeroy -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), sackville street -- kew (vic.), merridale - sackville street -- kew (vic.), historic houses - victorian -- kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Destination Roll, 1960's?
Set of five replica or facsimile miniature rolls showing the destination roll layout for: .1 - Footscray depot - 320H x 98W .2 - Geelong depot - 455H x 99W .3 - Bendigo - 450H x 101W .4 - Point Ormond - 134H x 99W .5 - Ballarat - 450H x 101W .3 and .5 have evidence of adhesive strip covers, others shown remnants for these strips which have yellowed. See item 6644 for a MBCTT one.trams, tramways, destination roll, ballarat, point ormond, footscray, bendigo, geelong, secv, mmtb -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, March 1983 - August 1983, 1983
Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger, records, 1980s -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Administrative record (item) - CAC Collection - Ledger Dated 1937
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Notebook - Ancient Order of Foresters, c. 1932
Notebook, green, hard cover, red spine, indented alphabetical sections. Contains hand written lists of members (not Portland but greater district)Front: inside front cover 14/6 top left, pencil white label, black print, maker's detailsancient order of foresters, friendly society, administrative record -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Depression, 1890s, 1993
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing bound copies of research by Andrew Frost onto the impact of the 1890s Depression in Kew. The articles were later published in the KHS Newsletter. There is also a copy in the file of the Victorian Historical Journal (Vol 64 No.2, 1993), which includes references to Henry “Money” Miller and David Syme and the Bank Crash of 1893. economy and society - history - kew (vic), depression of the 1890s - kew (vic)economy and society - history - kew (vic), depression of the 1890s - kew (vic) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - 2 Fd Svy Sqn Monthly Report: May - Aug 1981
Report covering the activities of 2 Fd Svy Sqn between May 81 and Sep 81Plastic bound; cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BENYEI Family, 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderDorothy (1926-) and Dr. Laszlo Benyei (1920-2006) became members of the Kew Historical Society in 1980. Laszlo and Dorothy were both key members of the Management Committee of the Society, Dorothy performing the role of Society Archivist 1983-2013. During this period she was to be a Founding Member of the Friends of Villa Alba, was active in raising funds for Hamer Court and the main organiser of the Historical Society’s contributions to the Bicentennial on 1988. The archive file contains correspondence, biographical material, newspaper articles/clippings, and printed ephemera.dorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivistsdorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivists -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box Baa 105 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
Description: Jindivik 3A & 3B - Spanwise Loading and Lift Distribution - JDH I Jindivik 3A & 3B - Re-design of Elevator - JDH II Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Data for Stressing - Flap and Aileron Hinge Moments - JDH III Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Da Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, LINDSAY, Graeme
Kew Historical Society Since its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file containing information about Graeme Lindsay. File includes photograph of him wearing Commonwealth Games Baton Relay uniform (2006); and a Management Committee list of KHS showing his position as honorary treasurer and indicating his achievements, awards and membership of organisations in Kew. The collection includes numerous photographs of Graeme who was instrumental in KHS activities and its exhibition program. graeme lindsaygraeme lindsay -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Plans, n.d
Black and white photocopy of old plan of subdivision, same as 8398, 8399, smaller scale, numerous notations, added by Vanda Savill. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - CD/DVD, O'Brien Pratt Davis Trewhella Buzza family histories. Researched and collated by Jim O'Brien, 2005
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Administrative record (series) - Auburn Heights Tennis Club Minute Books 1904-1997
Auburn Heights Tennis Club > Kew Heights Tennis Club > MCC Kew Tennis Club > Kew Historical SocietyAdministrative recordsDate orderSeries of Minute Books of the Auburn Heights Tennis Club, founded in 1904 and renamed in 1998 as the Kew Heights Tennis Club. Missing minute books from the sub-series are those for auburn heights tennis club, tennis clubs -- kew (vic.)auburn heights tennis club, tennis clubs -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (collection) - Irena Higgins : Fol.2 Disability & Mental Health, 1951-2008
Irena Higgins (1951-2014) > Barbara Higgins (2015) > Kew Historical Society (2015)Professional papersCollection > Series > Sub-series (folder) > ItemOddments [Folder 1/2] | Newspaper article | Australian Children Ltd (magazine) | Contracting out or opting out | Organisation and structure of Mental Hygiene Department | Natural history of mental deficiency in a State hospital | Recreational trends in North American mental institutions (1958) | NSW Council for the mentally handicapped | American Journal of mental deficiency (1965) | Abstract reviews (1955) | Drug distribution pilot program (New Jersey 1958) | Seminar on evaluating community mental health programs (Jerusalem 1967) | The care of the mentally diseased in Sweden | Social provision for the mentally handicapped | The hyperkinetic child | Association of Special Teachers of Victoria - Whither after Special School (1978) | The occurrence of Anencephalus in the State of Victoria, Australia (Collman & Stoller) | Working Party on Services to Mentally Retarded People & their Families (1979) |Victorian Autistic Children’s Association newsletter (1968) | World Federation for Mental Health - Industrial work & mental deficiency (1964) | Incidence of mental retardation according to aetiological classification | Statistics related to mental retardationdepartment of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential servicesdepartment of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential services -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (collection) - Irena Higgins : Fol.14 Disability & Mental Health, 1951-2008
Irena Higgins (1951-2014) > Barbara Higgins (2015) > Kew Historical Society (2015)Professional papersCollection > Series > Sub-series (folder) > ItemUniversity of Melbourne University – Some work essay writing | Discussions with supervisor (1959) | Orientation of the student (1959) | The art and science of helping (1966) | Social involvement | Melbourne Kindergarten Teachers College (Kew) students (1967)department of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential servicesdepartment of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential services -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 1946, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. January 1947
In this report pages 1 - 2 covers all aspects of the Sub Branch, Membership, ANZAC Day, Hospital visiting, 27th District Board, Unit Social Clubs, Building Fund, Welfare relief by the President and Secretary. Page 3 covers the General Account and Club Building fund re income expenditure. Page 4 covers Relief Patriotic Fund, Building & Improvements Fund, Carnival Account re income expenditure.Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 31st December 1946, yellowed paper 4 pages folding, all type in black covering all aspects of the Sub Branch activities. At the top is "Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub Branch" followed by "Report and Balance Sheet" in large lettering. Under that is a list of Office Bearers and Committee members.Main points: "To be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall 30th January 1947 at 8.00pm". "President Col G.V. Lansell C.M.G, V.D, M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, report, balance -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record (collection) - Warrnambool Lodge Collection, throughout the 20th century
Collection of items donated in past by unknown donor(s)Record of Warrnambool Benefit GroupCollection kept in archival boxes and recorded on data baseLodge Minute Books (6), Rule Books (2), Accounting sheets (3)warrnambool benefit societieswarrnambool benefit societies -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Darlington Gold Mining Company Share Register, 1869 - 1918
Ledger for Gold Mine. Later Scrap Book During WW1stawell, mining, ww1