The minutes of each meeting of the Board of Management of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution, the Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia has been retained from 1862 to 2010.The minutes of the meetings provide an insight into the day to day running of the School, from Wages and Salaries, student issues to broader educational topics, building works and finances.Red leather(?) bound book containing typed minutes of meetings of the Committee of Management of the Victorian School for Deaf Children from Sept 1953 - June 1958. The minutes are a copy that has been pasted onto brown paper and then all bound togetherSpine: "MINUTES Sept. 1953 to June 1958" in gold letteringdeaf children australia, deaf education, minutes of meeting

The minutes of each meeting of the Board of Management of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution, the Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia has been retained from 1862 to 2010.The minutes of the meetings provide an insight into the day to day running of the School, from Wages and Salaries, student issues to broader educational topics, building works and finances.Red leather bound book containing typed pages glued to white pages. Contains the minutes of meetings of the Committee of Management, later the Board of Management (from Feb 1960) of the Victorian School for Deaf Children from July 1958 - Feb 1963.Spine: "MINUTES July 1958 to Feb 1963" in gold letteringdeaf children australia, deaf education, minutes of meeting

A colour slide of a demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1958. Girls in marching outfits and Australian flags. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall.Colour slide of girls in a Demonstration with Australian flags, in a cardboard mount.Handwritten on front 'Demo 1958' in blue pen and imprinted '5' in red ink.girls classes, dance, marching

Geelong East Technical School opened in 1958. This photograph is from the first Athletics Sports day held at the Western Oval, North Geelong.First athletic sports day held at the Western Oval, North Geelong, 1958.geelong east technical school.

A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1958. TThe touching finale was "We'll not break faith", a massed item presented by Junior Legatees from all classes, with the band in the background under a large Legacy sign. The photo was featured in the December 1958 newsletter. Acts included combined boys' vaulting item, the Dances of Spain (Fiesta Flamenco), the Western Symphony by the senior girls. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the finale in the demonstration from 1958. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration

The newsletter from August 1958. It featured former Junior Legatee John Woodley on the cover on a visit to Melbourne. The president's introduction covered Ghana and an article mentioned the 1956 Olympics medal tally. There was a piece about the winners of the Victoria Cross. Also what school to chose for children leaving primary school and scholarships. Also an article on job opportunities for boys in the Royal Australian Navy. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War" Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 10 pages from August 1958. Volume 11 Number 1boys classes, activities, girls classes

A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1958. This photo shows the boys and girls lined up either side of the Vice president Don Simonson and the band in the background under a large Legacy sign. The photo was featured in the December 1958 newsletter and it mentioned the president, Rob Allison, was attending the Annual Federal Conference in Toowoomba so Don Simonson stepped in for him. Acts included combined boys' vaulting item, the Dances of Spain (Fiesta Flamenco), the Western Symphony by the senior girls. The touching finale was "We'll not break faith", a massed item presented by Junior Legatees from all classes. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the assembly of children in the demonstration from 1958. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes

Colour slide of Legatees setting up for the Christmas party at Government House in 1958. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of legatees setting up at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodachrome mount with red border.Imprinted '18 in black ink. Handwritten 'Legatees preparing for Childrens party' and '1958' in blue ink.christmas party, government house party, tents

Stawell Field Naturalists Annual ReportGrey card cover with Black PrintAnnual Report 1958stawell

The newsletter from December 1958. The cover featured Mr Geoffrey Armstrong making a donation to President Rob Allison. The president's page featured a photo of office staff on the phones during Legacy Week and promoted the Christmas party. There were articles from the boys classes, including a photo of Ron Barassi playing basketball with the South Melbourne class. There was an article profiling Legatee Norman Harris and his achievements. An article about the Girls classes showed there number of classes was increasing - with new Tuesday night classes. Plus Miss Domec Carre was full time, after 23 years part-time as she was giving up her other work commitments. The ILC was recruiting new members. On page 7 there were updates from the Residences with numbers of children in each house mentioned as well as many of the past residents' names. Photos of the demonstrations were published as well. A newsletter published by Legacy in this format for many years from 1942. It mentions "Issued from time to time for Private Circulation among the Sons and Daughters of Deceased Service men and Merchant Seamen who served their Country during the War of 1914-18, or the present War" Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences and where their past residents ended up. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 10 pages from December 1958. Volume 11 Number 2boys classes, activities, girls classes, norman harris

In 1958 the Ballarat Teachers' College moved to a new site in Gillies Street. The 1958 Students' Representative Council were M. Hines, B. Rickard, D. Eldridge, N. Turnball, B. English, K. O'Neill, P. Burgess, M. Almeida, ed Doney, J. Rae, P. Wise, W. Crocker. The 1958 staff were J. Bourke, A. Linton, Ed Doney, S. McKaskill, Howard Pattenden, D. Chandler, A. Stafford, Bob Croft, Arch Cuthbertson, R. Reed, A. Sonsee, J. Lacy, F. Ryan, C. Rodger, Mary Egan, J. Hill, Tom Turner, Mavis Canty, J. Blair, E. Walpole, Monica MillerSoft covered booklet of 48 pages. Articles include: Teaching Rounds, Art and Craft, Victoria Street Hostel, Gillies Street Hostel, Grampians Trip, Camp St Hostel Beaufort House, Spring is Spring, A Windy Night, What are Sculptors? Photographs include: Aerial photograph of the new college in Gillies Street, Students' Representative Council, staff photo, class photosSigned on frank cover 'Margaret Brown'. Signed in back 'Verna Rogers Natimuk' "Lorna G. Anderson Gold House Riddells B.T.C. 1958" "E. Joan Bates Lakeside Murtoa Vic"ballarat teachers' college, kevin o'neill, barry withers, v. la franchi, john teschendorr, victoria street hostel, student residences, gillies street hostel, beaufort house, sturt street hostel, camp street hostel, lois hayne, verna rogers, joan bates, lorna anderson, margaret brown, gillies street campus, tom turner, p.r. burgess, bob croft, howard pattenden, alan sonsee, mavis canty, mary egan, jack roach, w.h. ellwood prize, michael long, kevin o'neil, grampians excursion

A programme for a 'Gown of the Year' Gala parade in 1958 presented by the Mannequins' Association of Victoria at the Menzies Hotel. The association were members of the modelling profession. They organised the gala and gave their services free so that all proceeds may go to Junior Legacy Victoria. Every frock in the parade is an individual creation of Melbourne's top couturiers. Afterwards the gowns were put on display for the public at Melbourne Town Hall and entry charge of 2/- was contributed to Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. Printed programme of The Gown of the Year gala in 1958 in aid of Legacy, with black and white photos and advertising inside. The cover has 'to assist Melbourne Legacy'. A card cover and paper pages, plus a decorative red braid in the side. fundraising, gala performance

Typewritten magazine - 1958 - first year of Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria.non-fiction

Slovenians always celebrate Easter and special celebrations were well attended: the church service and the Easter Monday picnicsKeeping the Slovenian traditions alive in AustraliaEaster celebrations invitation to the members of Slovenian Club Melbourne in 1958 with a cute illustrationslovenian easter, slovenian traditions, easter monday picnic

Item in the Mildara collection Silver plate cup Engraved Championship wine show Adelaide 1958championship, wine, mildura, 1958, brandy, merbein, mildara

Slovenian Club Melbourne held an AGM every year of its existence since the establishment. The past Committee was dissolved and a new Committee was elected with the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each Committee members was given a job to fulfil.The AGM meetings were taken very seriously by the Slovenian Club Melbourne membersBlack and white photo of the members of the Slovenian Club Melbourne at the Annual general meeting in 1958 inThe great attendance at the AGM meetingslovenian club melbourne, annual general meeting, 1958,

Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02479 and 02480. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 10 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing

Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02478 and 02480. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 8 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing

Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02477 and 02478. There is one image with the children meeting a goat that is at the harbour. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 5 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing

Digital copy of Girl Guides' Association Brownies' certificate for Lynette Nink joining 2nd Ringwood Pack, 10/09/1968 - multi-colouredAt bottom of certificate: "BROWNIES do their best to 'lend a hand'"

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red Leather (?) bound volume with gold stamping containing Annual Reports of the Victorian School for Deaf Children (V.S.D.C) First report: 96th Annual report presented at the Annual Meeting, 1958. Last report: 106th Annual report presented at Annual Meeting, 1968. Includes Annual Reports, Acccounts, and photographsFront Cover: "VICTORIAN SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN". Spine "REPORTS V.S.D.C." "1958 to 1968". Decorative stamping around edges of back and front covers.deaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

A colour slides of boys near a swimming pool at a camp in 1958. The pool could be at the house of a legatee. The boys may have been camping at Blamey House Kew and taken there by bus (see 02992). Blamey House was used for camps over summer holidays for many years. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of camps being organised for children.Colour slide photo of a group of boys near a swimming pool in a cardboard Kodachrome mount.Handwritten on front 'Holiday Camp Boys' and '1958' in blue pen. Imprinted '14' in black ink. Printed on reverse 'Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak' with a red outline on edge of slide.camps, pool

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.5. Kew Railway Station (1887-1958). A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the fifth of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "KEW RAILWAY STATION (1887-1958). Established to transport passengers and produce too and from the city ... Kew developed as a residential suburb which included cottages an dlarge homes such as Villa Alba". Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart

A black and white photograph taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville in 1958.A black and white photograph taken at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville in 1958.Strawberry Farm - Marysville/ 1958 (Fruit Salad/ Farm)marysville, victoria, australia, fruit salad farm, accommodation, restaurant, photograph

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