This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 4 set 1 ( Fairbairn to Hoskins) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. Chisholm Publisher: The Grolier Society of Aus Date: 1965Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the australian encyclopaedia vol 4, alec h. chisholm

Coloured photo of Bill Gray and Society's Display in Hoskins Carpet Shop, South Parade, Blackburn, for Blackburn's Centenary of Federation Day on 19/3/2000.centenary of federation, gray, bill, nunawading and district historical society

Coloured photo of Society's Display in Hoskins Carpet Shop, South Parade, Blackburn, for Blackburn's Centenary of Federation Celebrations, paid for by Grant from Federal Government.hoskins carpets, centenary of federation, nunawading and district historical society

Postcard. Hoskins Timber Yard, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo C. 1895. Eight men standing in front of the store, Horse head and chest lower left corner.

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 small black & white photos of J R Hoskins Timber & Iron Yards. Photo 1 - A corner of the moulding mill at J R Hoskins - it shows men working at the mill - inside in a large shed. Photo 2 - The front of the business in Hargreaves & Queen Streets, Bendigo. 2 horses & carts with a load of timber on them. There are also 9 men standing at the front.organization, business, commercial, harry biggs collection, j r hoskins timber & iron yards

From the collection of Ross Hoskin, a teacher at Mitcham Technical School.Brown and cream striped tie.Mitcham Technical School.Tee Dee Australiacostume, male uniform, civilian

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Class: Penwinnick at 5 Harkness Street, Bendigo, was built in 1895 by architects W.C. Vahland and Son for John Robert Hoskins, timber merchant.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Slide, Allan Budge Slide Collection: house,Cnr Gladstone & Hoskins Streets. Gables & Lacework.Features dentils on the barge boards, an impressive finial and circular lacework in the gables which creates attractive shadows.Note the eaves bracket.house, public, allan budge slide collection:, allan budge slide collection: house, heritage

Slide, Allan Budge Slide Collection: House , Corner Gladstone & Hoskin Streets. Gables & Lacework.Features dentils on the barge boards, an impressive finial and circular lacework in the gables which creates attractive shadows.Note the eaves bracket.house, public, allan budge slide collection:, allan budge slide collection: house , heritage

Property of former 4/19 PWLH Regiment Officers MessPresented by a former Commanding Officer of the RegimentEngraved silver plated cup with 2 handles. Flared top with embossed floral design around rim.Presented to 4/19 PWLH Officers Mess by Lt Col J W Hoskin ED on leaving the Regiment 20 June 81trophy, cup, officers mess, hoskin

Hoskin's ointment for blight, inflammation, ad all other affections of the eyes. Sole Agents Cornell and King 47 Bridge St Ballarat.hoskin's ointment, cornell and king, chemistry

RAILWAYS COLLECTION colour photo of a white Memorial stone for Blanche Lois Hoskins, John Langley and Benjamin Burston senior scholars of St Paul's Sunday School who died at Mcivor Rd in a Railway accident on 1.1.1900.photograph

Slide, Allan Budge Slide Collection: house, Cnr Gladstone & Hoskins Streets. Gables & Lacework.Features dentils on the barge boards, an impressive finial and circular lacework in the gables which creates attractive shadows. Note the eaves brackets.house, public, allan budge slide collection:, allan budge slide collection: house, heritage

The photos show Verna Coombs and John Forrest sitting on seating at the Median Gardens of Sturt Street. In the background can be seen Craig's Grocery and Hoskins Stores.public, gardens, median gardens, sturt street, commerical, craig's grocery, hoskins stores, verna coombs, john forrest

Earl INGELBY (1939- ) After training at RMIT in 1960s, Earl Ingleby worked and undertook further training in Europe before returning to Australia in late 1969. He currently lives and works in Creswick, Victoria. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Three framed lithographs featuring birds by Earl Inglby. The works are printedby J.A. Hoskin and Son. .1) Kingfisher .2) Kite .3) of a group of 3 framed lithographs. This work depicts a Kite. Gift in memory of Dr Janis Fraillon, Creswick 1990-2002Lower edge "5/50 Kite Litho E. Ingleby"art, artwork, earl ingleby, kite, bird, available, fauna

Black and white photograph, boxing, photograph of Scott Hosking, (Bendigo), versus John McAlpine, (Bayswater), in a match of boxing, referee Ken Lee. Bendigo Advertiser Description: Main EVENT Scott Hoskin Bendigo, Versus John McAlphine, Bayswater, 67kg Junior Title - Retained Ken Lee - Refereerecreations, sports, boxing

Ballarat Teachers College commenced in 1926 with 61 students with the aim of providing trained teachers for rural schools. It initially operated from the Dana Street Primary School while the Ballarat East Town Hall was renovated for the colleges use. The college closed temporarily during the Great Depression in 1931.Yearly magazine of the Ballarat Teachers College. Blue cover with gold letters. On the front at the top the name of the magazine "Extra Muros", underneath the logo of the BTC, the date 1947, Ballarat Teachers' Collage Magazine. On the back cover the words: wholly set-up and printed in Australia by J.A. Hoskin and Son, Ballarat.ballarat, 1947, ballarat teachers' college

A 2011 Bendigo wall calendar. Photos included: J.R. Hoskins timber yard, Dudley House,Bendigo tram, Bendigo advertiser hargreaves Street, Commercial House, Chinese Joss House, Victoria Hill,Members of the Bendigo stock exchange, Upper reserve View Street, Hotel Shamrock, Scholten & Marsh, Bendigo arcadebendigo, tourism, calendar

Photo 851a (boys standing in front of tent) has names Bret Atherton, Jeremy Halliburton, Ralph Knight, Anrew Henley, Andrew Gombil, Leigh Collins, Scott Meadows, Mathhew Hoskins (?) and Tony Cornish

A group of nine people, members of the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine Committee, 1918. Standing left to right: Guido J. Brelaz; Miss M.T. Williamson; H.R. Murphy; Miss O. Fricke; Albert E. Williams; C.A. Schache Sitting left to right: Harold B. Herbert; C. Lukeis; Allan Bernaldo; A.H. Hoskin ballarat school of mines, harold herbert, guido brelaz, williamson, murphy, fricke, williams, schache, lukeis, allan bernaldo, hoskin

Edward V11 Coronation Medal: Heart shaped medallion with crown above, issued by the city of Bendigo. On the front is inscribed ''30 June 1902'' above the Bendigo coat of Arms with City Of Bendigo'. Underneath is ' J.R. Hoskins Mayor'' On the back is a picture of the King and Queen which is inscribed Edward V111 and Alexandra, Crowned 26th June 1902'. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, edward v111 coronation 20 june 1902. j>r> hoskins mayor bendigo.

White card with rounded corners. The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. J. R. Hoskins,) inviting Cr. J. H. Curnow & Mrs Curnow to a luncheon at All Saints Parish Hall, Bendigo, on Wednesday, March 5th, 1902, after the Installation Service of His Lordship, Bishop Langley, in All Saints Church. City of Bendigo emblem at the top of card.document, invitations, luncheon, document, invitation to reception of the bishop of bendigo, cr j r hoskins, cr j h curnow & mrs curnow, bishop langley

Booklet 16pp, with paper cover, printed, with description of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society's vehicles, and photographs. Included is a brief history of Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Ballarat Tramway's. Revised by William F. Scott from the original editions by Campbell Duncan, when published as "Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Project" 1973 and 1976. Issue printed 1983 by J. A Hoskins & Son.on the front cover, top right hand corner, a white sticker with "$1.75" written on.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, museum

Dance card for the Mayor's Ball, to be held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on June 30th, 1891. J. R. Hoskins, Mayor. Card is white with a gold border on the top, bottom and left side. On the back is the number and name of the dance, and who the dance was with. The readable names are Miss Lynch, Mrs Neil, and Mrs Jones. Miss Warnes. The back has a gold border on each edge.document, invitations, mayoral ball, document, dance card mayor's ball, j r hoskins, miss lynch, mrs neil, mrs jones, miss warnes

One page ripped from a supplement to the Temperance News of May 1, 1902. On the page a black and white photo of Mayor Martindale (Clunes), Ex Mayor Harkness (Bendigo), Ex Mayor Ryan (Bendigo), Mayor Bro. Hoskins (Bendigo), Mayor Bro. Brokenshire (Ballarat City) and Mayor Jones (Sebastopol). Under the photo: Teetotal Mayors and Councillors see page 89.

Sepia photograph. J R Hoskins Timber & Iron Yard. Timber premises, verandah. Horse on left hand side, 10 men posed in foreground. C A Brown's shop partly pictured on left side, hairdressing saloon. Physical description: faded. Inscriptions/Markings: Wall Bros. Photographers, 15 Chapel St., St. Kilda. Exactly Opposite All Saints' Church.Wall Brosbusiness, bendigo timber & iron yards, wall bros photographers, j.r. hoskins