Black cloth hardcover book, The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and index, with title pressed into front cover. Gold title and publisher lettering on spine.non-fictionA Local Government Act book with notes of amendments and index - also table showing showing how sections of consolidated acts have ben dealt with.books, local government acts, law

Newspaper Page April 1903. R W Withers for Groceries. ANA COmpetition at Stawell Town Hall April 13-16 1903 by Stawell Branch No. 10stawell

The Victoria Government Gazette 1903 1 Vol 119flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the victoria government gazette 1903, book, the victoria government gazette 1903 1 vol 119, the victoria government gazette

The Victoria Government Gazette 1903 2 Vol 120flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the victoria government gazette 1903, book, the victoria government gazette 1903 2 vol 120, the victoria government gazette

The Victoria Government Gazette 1903 3 Vol 121flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1903, the victoria government gazette 1903 3 vol 121, the victoria government gazette

Catalogue card reads, "Ringwood train derailment". 11th Feb, 1908. (As reported in The Argus, Wed 12 Feb 1908, p7)

Carriage and half-loaded goods wagon behind a flat railway wagon, all in front of the station building, Beech Forest, 1908.beech forest; passenger car; goods wagon;

The Medical Annual and Practitioners Index 1908flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the medical annual and practitioners index 1908`, book

Black and white photograph - Grade (?), 1908"Attached to photograph" In doorway - L to R: Linda Curry, Miss Coleman (Teacher). In front of Teacher - L to R: ?, ?, Margaret Grant. Rest of girls - L to R: Elsie davidson, Ruby Findlay, Doris East, Doris Head. Boys - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Harry Ritchie, Ronald East, ?, Vincent Geraghty, ?. Front Row - L to R: Frank Pollard, Harold Nelson, Alf Gordon, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?.

Photograph of Geelong Wool Brokers Picnic to Wool Buyers, Barwon Heads, 1908. (Supp. file contains a modern reproduction of this photo which gives the names and companies of all those pictured.)Sepia toned, mounted under glass and framed photograph of Geelong Wool Brokers Picnic to Wool Buyers at Barwon Heads, February 14th 1908. Photo shows a group portrait of buyers, brokers and guests including a small girl.

Black and white photograph of brick house. Women and children standing outside. (See item no. 89.1 for additional details). Still there 1979. Built 1896?Written on back of mounting board, "Gerlach Family, Bedford Rd. Heathmont 1903." Written on backing sheet of second copy, "Gerlach home, Bedford Rd. 1903? Herman G. b. Bayswater 1868 m. Annie Blood of Ringwood 31/8/98. Children Myrtle 1899, Elvina 1900, Hilda 1908." Written on backing sheet of another: names of the family. Herman Gerlach born Bayswater 1868 Married Annie Blood of Ringwood at Ringwood 31.8.98, children Myrtle 1899, Elvina 1900, Hilda 1908

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. 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. Victorian Year-Book 1908-09 Twenty Ninth Issue Author: A M Laughton, Government Statist Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1908 Label on spine has label with typed text PAT 319.45 VIC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, victorian year-book 1908-09, a m laughton

Small light blue covered booklet titled Photographic Scraps it is New Series Vol 5. No. 229 September 1908 issue that comes out monthly. photographic scraps, ilford limited, home portraiture, tree-photography and its applications, the september spirit in landscape work, platona, ilford, tree-photography, landscape, photographic equipment

The Victoria Government Gazette 1908 1 Vol 134flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1908 1 vol 134, the victoria government gazette 1908, the victoria government gazette

The Victoria Government Gazette 1908 2 Vol 135flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1908 2 vol 135, the victoria government gazette 1908, the victoria government gazette

The Victoria Government Gazette 1908 3 Vol 136flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1908 3 vol 136, the victoria government gazette 1908, the victoria government gazette

Warrnambool Lighthouse Register of Meteorological Observations 1908 Janflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool lighthouse register of meteorological observations 1908 jan, book, record book, meteorological observation records

Henry Shaw was born at Nerrina near Ballarat, Victoria on 10 November 1863. He studied at the Ballarat School of MinesEngine Driver's Certificate from the Western Australia presented to Henry Rankin Shaw. No. 81. Entered into Register Vol. 1, Folio 246 on 29 October 1908 at Perth, Western Australia.henry shaw, henry rankin shaw, engine driver, certificate, nerrina, nerina, liitle bendigo

Grantville Show 1908d: Judging hacks at the Grantville Show, January 1908.

Writing on backing sheet reads, "New P.O. W.T. 4 July 1908".

Bibles given as gifts to siblings or prizes from Sunday SchoolBibles belonging to various members of the Maggs Family. 1 . Jean 1908. 2 Evelyn victoria Maggs 1910. 3 David Maggs 21st. birthday. 4 Eva Maggs 1911. 5 Eva Maggs 1914. 6 Chrissie Maggs 1934. 26272-1 Jean with Mr. and Mrs. Dimants good wishes Nov 1908. 26272-2 To my Dear Sister Evelyn Victoria Maggs with fond love and best wishes for her 13th. birthday from her loving sister Jane E. Maggs. Proverbs 3.6. 26272-3 To my beloved brother David J Maggs as a gift of sincere love for his 21st. Birthday of the 31st. January 1908 from his affectionate sister Jean E. Maggs &. Proverbs 3.6 26272-4 Eva Maggs 2nd class Special Prize May 1911 26272-5 Eva Maggs Presented by her S.S. Super H. L Smythe 25-12-14 also to my dear Alison from Mother Armistice Day 11-11 30 26272-6 Presented to Chrissie Maggs from Mother 24-5-34

Grantville Show 1908b: Picnic at the Grantville show grounds, Grantville Show, January 1908.

Grantville Show 1908c: Crowds at the Grantville show grounds, Grantville Show, January 1908.

Used in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' by Robin Da CostaBlack & white photo of the interior of the General Store, 93-97 Railway Road Blackburn, 1908railway road, blackburn, nos. 93-97, general stores

Red cloth cover, loose front cover and pages With printed detailing on cover and spine 'London; Ward-Lock & Co's; London and the Franco-British-Exhibition 1908; Illustrated Guide Books' xliv; A-T; 97 pages ; 17cm; Illus; Maps kilmore mechanics institute library.

The scroll describes the concerns of the Churches of Richmond against the Street Icecream Vendors who are threatening the sanctity of the Holy Sunday. Each denomination organsied for each of their Sunday School Teachers to sign the petition and these where pasted together to form a Sroll. The Scroll provides an indication of the sizes of the Sunday Schools and the number of Churches in the area in 1908. The petition to the City of Richmond was intended to introduce a By-law to prevent Sunday Trading in the municipality of Richmond. A combined record demonstating the collaboration between Richmond Churches to form a residents action group to combat the threat of Sunday Vendor Trading. The scroll has a record of the names and addresses of the hundreds of School Teachers from each demonination in 1908. A petition to the Richmond City Council From local churches protesting about the Sunday Trading by Icecream Vendors and the impact on the Holy Day. The petition contains signatures of Sunday School Teachers from each particpating denomination. The petition is presented as a paper scroll fixed to a wooden rod. (July 1908)Signatures of Sunday School Teachers and Leaderschurches, scroll, petition, richmond council, sunday school, icecream vendors, congregational church, central methodist church, baptist church, north richmond church of christ, balmain church of christ, burnley methodist church, richmond congregational church, burnley congregational church, st stephens church of england richmond, richmond presbyterian church, burnley presbyterian church, local action groups