This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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 Missing Ship or The Log of The "OUZEL" GALLERY Author: W H G Kingston Publisher: Griffith Farran Browne & Co LTD The label on the spine cover with typed text R.A.823.912 KIN Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library. The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. The flyleaf has a stamp that reads " withdrawn from circulation Warrnambool Public Library"flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the missing ship or, the log of the "ouzel" gallery, the missing ship, w h g kingston

lPhotographs of the Horsham Ar Gallery which is housed in the Horsham Town Hall.horsham art gallery, horsham town hall, horsham logo

Photograph of Leonard French's stained glass ceiling at the National Gallery of Victoriamelbourne, st kilda road, ngv, art, leonard french, ceiling, stained glass, hall, national gallery of victoria

Colour photographs of the opening of the new permanant exhibition in the museum of the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. Left to right: Peter Perry (Gallery Director), Clare Gervasoni (curator) and Sir James Gobbo (Governor of Victoria).clare gervasoni, peter perry, james gobbo, castlemaine art gallery and historical museum, governor of victoria

School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter to School of Mines from Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of VictoriaSilverburn Watermarkschool of mines ballarat, letterhead, e. la t. armstrong, smithsonian institution, public library museums asnd national gallery of victoria, 1910

Verna Stoneman, potter, and seven of her students have opened Laburnum Gallery to sell their craftware.laburnum gallery, laburnum, stoneman, verna, crafts

Colour photograph of the former Ballarat Post Officer, later used as the Federation University Post Office Gallery.camp street, arts academy, post office gallery, former ballarat post office, ballarat post office

Invitation card to gallery openinghoward arkley exhibition, walsh st library

Colour photograph of Clare Gervasoni after the opening of the new permanant exhibition in the museum of the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. clare gervasoni, castlemaine art gallery and historical museum, camp to city, dora meeson

Photo relates to Arthur COWLEY No 50704 RAAF. Refer Cat No 354.5 for his service details. Rectangular framed group photo of 462 Squadron RAAF in front of a Halifax Bomber in 1945. Black & white photo, wooden frame with moulding, glass front & forest green mount.On rear: Bethany Gallery, Bendigophotography - photographs, frame accessories, military raaf

In remembrance of ANZAC Forces in Vietnam. Tan wooden frame without glass, fawn paper backing, wire hanging strap at rear. Australian & New Zealand names in black print on cream background. Photo of Sgt B HACKING, 1st Australian soldier killed in VietnamSticker on backing: “Bethany Gallery”civic mementoes - honour boards, military history, vietnam

Victorian Institute of Occupational of Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.brown and gold framed photograph with title and names of students underneath.Framer - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, wayne clarke, joseph farrell, grant forest, andrew gibson, steven harris, fletcher hayllar, anne hurford, lauren jago, albert knowles, dennis maliby, con mavrelis, john mcinnes, stuart mclellan, don oswin, les pearson, noel scambler, mark smithy, adrian smith, lindsay stewart, timothy watts

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.Brown timber framed photograph with title and names of students underneath.Framer - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, mary bardin, rex baxter, ian best, geoff boulter, alana brodrick, andrew cashin, david charters, amy clark, timothy cody, gavin cross, dennis dalrymple, john dalton, ricky dorling, shane downer, adele duke, colin edie, david ford, kristen gandert, paul geraghty, brendan gleeson, tricia goodchild, stephan graham, richard griffith, donna heydon, stuart heydon, albert knowles, steve manolitsas, melinda martin, rosslyn matherson, simon may, trisha mcdonnell, nola mcfarlene, peter mcgeever, simon mcmahon, susan o'hallaron, don oswin, manny peralta, cornelia peters, graham sexton, neena shanks, rae spencer, janet steveson, mark thiedecke, averil troon, micheal turnbull, candice zanatta, vicki williams

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.Brown timber framed photograph with title and names of students underneath.Framer - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, williw anakai, chris dickinson, samual edmara, sarah ekali, anna irla, henkel fred, tommy iru, robert kiapranis, jim kire, joe koison, fabian mamare, gavera mea, paul mori, jeffrey olara, graham peters, pam pryor, joseph rangan, tata savara, levi takua, steven yatukoman

Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.black framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, red backgroundFramer - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, shirley bain, richard baker, ian barrett, peter black, daniel brooke, david brown, jamie bryce, jaqui cluff, heather cochrane, jim coyle, phillip dutton, susan ellis, micheal gibbs, nikola grgic, darren head, kylie hedges, paul hilder, andrew host, david lee, ian liddle, paul luchini, elizabeth malseed, grant mandragona, jaqui mann, jeffry mcconnell, frank merante, trisha moritz, richard murphy, raymond rossi, ken shillington, phillip smith, james sullivan, tracey szabo, mark harvey-young

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.black framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, red backgroundFramers - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, paul adams, leo aguirre, gaynor baker, maree baker, tamara ball, ruzica baric, ray belli, jim brambly, graeme clough, james cox, rebekah hansard, fletcher hayllar, karen heber, wayne karleusa, pascalle keane, penny leemhuis, glenn poroissien, lee pearson, juan piraz, colin raynor, murray richardson, darren robertson, nicole robinson, vaughan rose, richard smith, james tatlock, josef tettmann

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. gold framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, brown backgroundFramers - Creative Framing Gallery viosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, shane bouke, rebecca coyle, vikki de lanny, brenton edwards, kelly edwards, matthew forsyth, ian gerbert, stephen gee, benjamin glover, andrew gunn, bradley heil, dana horne, demain khan, stephen latter, ronald loughan, john manly, micheal morrisy, noel osbourne, craig pollard, jason richardson, bradley robson, david secen, sarah-jane skehan, jamie sleep, julio sousa, peter tomic, paul waddell, robert wise

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.brown framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, green background, glass removed due to breakageFramer Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, john bartle, dallas braam, darren brown, adam carter, melanie chapman, lee (susan) clout, brett condon, hayley court, bobbi devine, christopher dickinson, patrick drury, simon fleming, ronald frielingsdorf, adrianne furber, lee hartwell, david harvey, heidi hotler, alan kelly, brendan kenny, gary king, christpher langmaid, kathryn martin, joshua mcdonald, christopher mcguane, arthur mchugh, john nicholas, sue parish, terry phillips, matthew pinwill, rodney randell, neil reimann, raymond rosch, carl schaller, kerri slatter, glen stuart, mark thompson, lee vine, julie walter, david winter, tanis young, kevan zulu

Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.brown and gold framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, blue backgroundFramer - Creative Framing Galleryviosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, annette balshaw, emma bentton, andrew billinghurst, keith bonny, bindi - lee bowman, greg boyle, jon brown, stefan buston, jennifer clancy, david crawford, rachel cuculowskj, leah darcy, mark desilva, melanie davis, richard dearlove, brain dunn, claire elliott, ro enever, kristen gandert, ross garlick, micheal gass, lucia giagnoria, amy goodwin, francesca grenachie, timothy hackett, brain hamer, mark harding, kevin hayes, allan king, philip kirk, greg lipka, narelle mcnally, ana marinovic, paul miller, anthony murray, linda nailon, anthony peters, juan piriz, andrea rowe, christine sherry, kira spriggs, kevin taylor, mark thorton, david venour, lyn wainright, paul watson, greg wong, geraldine zeccola

This painting of Lake Wendouree gives an accurate idea of activities at the Lake in 1873.This newspaper print of the painting is historically important in giving a clear idea of the environs, recreational activities and the people visiting Lake Wendouree in1873.1 large sheet in colour of a painting, oil on canvas entitled Lake Wendouree, by Thomas Thompson.Lefthand corner, to celebrate the Ballarat Courier's 140 years. Righthand corner, restored for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, thomas thompson, ballarat fine art gallery, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree – on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge.brown wood framed photograph with title and names of students underneath, green background.Creative Framing Gallery stamp on back.37viosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, daniel bilucaglia, anthony borg, nathaniel bryant, graeme braybrook, josephine cavanagh, gregory coates, vanessa deane, barry dunn, tracy edwards, stephen fisher, paul flower, brenton gallaway, luke gibson, andrew graham, ian hamley, nigel hevey, william hurenkamp, phillip irvine, michael johnson, glenn joy, richard keating, michael ketchen, sheryllea lucas, malcolm mcdonald, graham mcfee, andrew mcgregor, thomas nash, stephanie newell, wayne newstead, sydney parker, bernadette pearce, robert pfeiffer, branton proctor, lyndsay shanahan, nicola smirnios, glen spalding, mark st clair, emma stuart, greg taylor-adams, leonie ter horst, jason van boven, paul wilkinson, elizabeth window, timothy wood, john zen

Colour photographs of the opening of the new permanant exhibition in the museum of the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. Left to right: John Challis (Challis Design), Clare Gervasoni (curator) and Tim Billings (designer).clare gervasoni, tim billings, john challis, castlemaine art gallery and historical museum, camp to city

Mr Meek was the first person to build a house in Peterborough prior to 1858. Born in England in 1815 and came to Australia in 1838. this catalogue showcases his artistic skill. The art exhibition was curated by Joan Luxemburg as part of her PHD.Mr Meek is credited with building the first house in Peterborough. He was an artist and had a varied and interesting life and this book mentions the dates he was in Peterborough (Curdies Inlet, as it was then known) and his activities in Peterborough. 85 page soft cover catalogue of an exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Ballarat in 2015mr james mckain archibald john meek, calligraphy, calligraphic works, graphic arts, joan luxemburg, peterborough, curdies inlet

The black border recognised the death of Queen Victoria.Handwritten letter on letterhead Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria which was bordered in black. The paper has been embossed with the crest of the library. The letter requests copies of the Ballarat School of Mines Annual Reports for the library.ballarat school of mines, melbourne public library, national gallery of victoria, letterhead, armstrong, state library of victoria, copyright act, legal deposit, crest, emboss

This exhibition ran from 21 May to 11 July 1971 at National Gallery of Victoria in Melbournedurer, ngv, walsh st library

LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD No's 10594, VX20311, 1st & 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for Service History also 2034P. Photograph, framed 'The Beer Sign' Western Desert 1941 re LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD VX20311. Tan wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, dark green border around photo. Description of photo typed below it.Stamped on rear: Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge St, Bgophotography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

This exhibition includes 'Mrs Penleigh Boyd' by E. Phillips Fox on loan from Mr and Mrs Robin Boyd.A catalogue for a Loan Collection of Portraits August 8th-26th 1967, Georges Gallery Melbourne, with 85 portraits.art. portraiture, prominent australians, walsh st library

Exhibition catalogue for Zwemmer Gallery, London 3 October - 30 October, 1963. 63 works by Arthur Boyd.art, ceramic art, arthur boyd, walsh st library

This exhibition featured 17 paintings by Arthur Boyd, all in the bride series. Robin and Patricia Boyd were in London at the time of the opening, as indicated by the inscription and Clippings. Boyd also indicates the nine paintings which were sold and the two under offer.Exhibition catalogue for Zwemmer Gallery, London 19 July-20 August 1960. 63 works by Arthur Boyd.Pencil writing of Robin Boyd, and inclusion of five London newspaper Clippings with reviews in July 1960. Robin Boyd writes on list of paintings" We saw this only 4 days after the opening'. arthur boyd, australian painting, walsh st library