Blue foolscap typed page relating to mining under the Ballarat Gaol by Order in Council - Goldfields Act. The mining authorised under the gaol took place at Government House, Melbourne on 19 August 1861 in the presence of Major general Pratt, Heales, Aspinall, Verdon, Brooke, Grant, J.B. Hummfray, Houston, Macadamballarat gaol, ballarat jail, j.h. kay, gaol reserve, goldfields act, order in council, pratt, heales, aspinall, verdon, brooke, grant, j.b. humffray, houston, macadam, john basson humffray, commissioner of mines for victoria

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. Explorations Across the Continent of Australia 1861- 62 Author: J McDouall Stuart Publisher: F F Bailliere Date: 1863Label on spine cover with typed text RA 919.4 STU 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, explorations across the continent of australia, explorations across the continent of australia 1861- 62, j mcdouall stuart

The Victoria Government Gazette 1894 1 Vol 92flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the victoria government gazette 1894, book

The Victoria Government Gazette 1894 2 Vol 93flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1894

The Victoria Government Gazette 1894 3 Vol 94flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the victoria government gazette 1894, book, the victoria government gazette 1894 3 vol 94, the victoria government gazette

A descirptive history artival throught the eyes of John Stanley James AKA Julian Thomas AKA VagabondThe story of a visit to Rutherglen by John Stanley James in 1894.rutherglen, booklet, 1894

The Ironmonger Diary 1894 is titled on top of the inner pages "The Ironmonger Diary and Text Book". The inner pages contain blank diary pages, two weeks to an opening, with a light weight, blank pink page between the weeks. There are also Cash Book pages. The front and back sections of the diary contain product advertisements for ironmonger's wares, hardware, household goods, farm machinery, bicycles and even some clothing. There are Tables of measurements, a green-aged section called Classified List of Trade Marks and Brands, The Buyer's Guide and a list of Hallmarks on Plate (such as gold) and the years of manufacture.The Ironmonger Diary 1894 is a hard covered book bound book with gold lettering on the front cover and spine. The front cover includes an index to the information inside. It is titled on top of the inner pages "The Ironmonger Diary and Text Book". The inner pages contain blank diary pages, two weeks to an opening, with a light weight, blank pink page between the weeks. There are also Cash Book pages. The front and back sections of the diary contain product advertisements for ironmonger's wares, hardware, household goods, farm machinery, bicycles and even some clothing. There are Tables of measurements, a green-aged section called Classified List of Trade Marks and Brands, The Buyer's Guide and a list of Hallmarks on Plate (such as gold) identifying the years of manufacture.Pencilled letters on the Hallmarks on Plate page beside some of the letters, identifying the letter on the Hallmark. On the cover is also stamped in gold lettering "OFFICES: 42 CANNON ST, LONDON. E.C./MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ironmonger diary, 1894, hardware catalogue, hardware diary

Published book (processed, comb bound) "The Beet Sugar Industry 1894 to 1948"sugarbeet, harvesting methods, maffra

historic building2 x Colour photographs, Exterior Scotsburn Union Church, built 1894scotsburn, church

Information from Helen Laidlaw who is researching a history of an immigrant family from Lincolnshire. One of the nine children of this family was Mrs W.B. (Charlotte) Jones, who with her husband built “Brocklesby” in 1866. Mrs Jones was widowed in 1889, and sold the house in 1902. (She then moved to the white house next door to the Lauriston staff car park) The house was designed by Melbourne architect Lloyd Taylor, who also built Bond Stores for Mr. WB Jones. The Bond Stores are still standing. Ms. Laidlaw surmised that the children in the photos were probably Mrs Jones’ grandchildren, born from 1887.Lottie Macvean (daughter of W. Jones), and her children Maffra, Olive, Gertrude at Brocklesby, 1894.

Related to the West Family.Paper bank cheque of faded pale blue colour with printing and hand writing. Registered with two medals in McHaffie Pine Display Case.The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Melbourne. No 45, 5171. Dated May 29th 1861. Amount £7.8 shillings Payee and drawer cannot be deciphered.cheque, banks, west family, documents

A Souvenir brochure of Concongella. Personalities and Historical Events. compiled and written for the Concongell Progress Association by A..E. Heal.Yellow textured Card cover, with black print.Concongella (The Cradle of Stawell) A Souvenir Borchure 1861 - 1961 Personalities and Historical Events Compiled and Written for the Committee of the Concongella Progress Association by A.E. Healstawell

Copies of Insurance Policy issued to Charles Partington (1894) as mortgagee of a rented dwelling in Herbert Street Northcote; and, William J Partington (1912) for an unoccupied dwelling in Greensborough. From the Partington family archives. The Partingtons were Greensborough pioneers.Copies of two Insurance Policies.partington family, william james partington

Bound collection of "The Prize", from 1894, a monthly magazine for boys and girls. Inscription inside back cover probably is a reference to the McDonald children - Angus, Jack,Tess, Elizabeth & Flora with cryptic address?Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Cover faded, worn at corners & spine, separated from body. Ragged gilt edged pages Loose binding & pages. Foxing and staining throughout. Rear flyleaf and or pages missing. Ragged gilt edged pages. Front cover of each monthly magazine colour plate. Black & white illustrations throughout. Poor conditionInside back cover, 'A.J.T.E.D.F.H.McD.F.R.I.S.G.V. Australia'.mcdonald, childrens literature, whitburgh cottage collection

Portrait - Sarah Allard 1861-1936stawell

Red leather-bound spine and cover corners. Gold text and graphics. Marbled design paper on covers, green, blue, red and faun. 539.1 - 539.20 539.1- Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 74, Session 1894 539.2 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 75, Session 1894-5 539.1 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 74, Session 1894 539.2 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 75, Session 1895 539.3 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 76, Session 1894-5 539.4 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 77, Session 1895-6 539.5 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 78, Session 1895-6 539.6 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 79, Session 1895-6 539.7 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 80, Session 1895-6 539.8 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 81, Session 1896 539.9 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 82, Session 1896 539.10 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 83, Session 1896 539.11 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 84, Session 1896 539.12 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 85, Session 1896 539.13 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 86, Session 1897 539.14 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 87, Session 1897 539.15 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 88, Session 1898 539.16 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 89, Session 1898 539.17 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 90, Session 1899 539.18 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 91, Session 1899-1900 539.19 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 92, Session 1899-1900 539.20 - Victoria Parliamentary Debates. Vol. 93, Session 1899-1900reference, government, state government, parliament

William Cain, 1861, Volunteer Rifles(Negative available)Black and white Photographdefence, volunteer, rifles

Pleasant Creek Hospital with garden and fountain at front. Built 1861stawell

Typewriten booklet of six pages folded in half and stapled together with photographs of the church in Beaufort and Pastor J.H .Hoarenon-fiction