The Myths of The North American Indians Author: Lewis Spencer Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1914Label on spine cover with typed text RH 299.7 SPE warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the myths of the north american indians, lewis spencer

Myths and Legends of The Middle Ages Author: H A Guerber Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1913Label on spine with typed text RH 398.2 GUE warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, myths and legends of the middle ages, h a guerber

Myths and Legends of The Celtic Race Author: T W Rolleston Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1912 Label on spine cover with typed text RH 299.16 ROL warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, myths and legends of the celtic race, t w rolleston

Hero-Myths and Legends of The British Race Author: M I Ebbutt Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1915Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 355.22099 ONG warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, hero-myths and legends of the british race, m i ebbutt

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 Queen of The Air Being a study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm Authror: John Ruskin Publisher: George Allen Date: 1890 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 398.36 RUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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 queen of the air, john ruskin

Myths & Legends of Japan Author: Hadland F Davis Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Illustrated by Evelyn Paul Date: 1913 Label on spine cover with typed text RH 299.56 DAV warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, myths & legends of japan, hadland f davis

Stories involving animals, gathered from Language groups throughout Australia. Gathered from often quite isolated Aboriginal groups throughout Australia and passed down over thousands of years, some of the myths have striking similarities. Aboriginal Myths gives a fascinating glimpse of the wild and entertaining deeds of the mythic beings populating Aboriginal spiritual life. Does not include a glossary.creation stories

Comprehensive book with coloured photos of the Kombumerri people and their traditional life in Queensland?s Gold Coast. Tells of white settlement, historic sites, flora and fauna, customs and myths, repression and land.colour photographs, b&w photographs, mapskombumerri, gold coast, queensland

A compilation of Australian folklore - tales, epics, ballads, myths & legends.414 p. illus.australia - history, folklore - australia

This alluvial gold nugget was discovered in 1869 at Moliagul, by Cornish miners, John Deason and Richard Oates. It's gross weight was 109.51 kg and net weight of gold was 72.02 kg. It was melted down and the ingots sent to the Bank of England.Softcover book with gold coloured cover with a sketch of the Welcome Stranger nugget on the front and a blurb on the back. Contains 50 pages covering the history, myths, geology, details of the discoverers and the discovery of the nuggett. Contains black and white photographs and sketches.Terry F Pottergold

Includes pamphlet on the interpretation of rock art in the Flinders Ranges - explanation of the symbols used; six sheets relating individual Flinders and Gammon Range myths - lost children, giant serpent, mistletoe bird, native orange, old woman/child/kangaroo, eagle/crow/magpie; composition of the AdnyamathanhaIllustrationsadnyamathanha, flinders ranges, gammon ranges

Subtitled mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek the book covers the following topics: early days, first settlers, Nillumbik- the town, state school, the churches, growth of a town, early pioneers and stories of the past. PhotographsPaperback; 55 p. : ill., port. ; 21 cm.ISBN 0959895019diamond creek, nillumbik, gold mining, gold miners

Aboriginal myths, legends and fables create a rich wealth of stories from Aboriginal Cultural heritage. The stories tell of the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime. Each story provides the reader with an insight into the fascinating beliefs of one of the oldest living cultures on earth.murray river, myths, legends, fables, baiame, bunjil, rainbow snake, astronomy, creation stories, dreamtime

Whitcombe's Vivid History Reader. Grade III. Myths, Legends and Stories of World History. Specially written to meet the requirements of the Social Studies (History) Course in Victorian Elementary Schools. Printed in 1944. The stamp of State School No. 1087, Barnedown on the first page top right. Contents: 1: Stories of the Stone Age. 2: Myths and Legends of the Greek World. 3: Hebrew Stories. 4: Stories of the Roman World. 5: Stories of Early Britain and the Days of King Arthur. 6: Stories of the Middle Ages. 7: Legends and Stories of the American Indians. Appendix A: things to do. Appendix B: the making of plays, pronunciation of proper name. The book has 136 pages.books, school, history

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 173 page soft cover book of Aboriginal myths retold by W. E. Harney and A. P. Elkin. B & W photo of a seated aboriginal on front cover. Published in 1949 by F. W. Cheshire, Melbourne and printed by Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2231 HAR'' on spine.W. E. Harney & E. P Elkinbooks, collections, anthropology, alec h chisholm collection, aboriginal myths, w.e.harney, e.p.elkin

Used by Chris Gray at Balwyn State School.School history readerCream coloured book with no back cover. Cover has written on it: "Whitcombe's Vivid History Reader Grade III Myths, Legends and Stories of World History" Front cover picture Roman soldier, man in chains, and two men sitting. Has names Angeline Giveria(?) on cover and page 1 and Christopher Gray on inside cover school book, history reader, chris cray

Pamphlet - 3 fold A4 on recycled paper, titled "The economics of transport - Smarter Transport - Better Cities", outlining in a series of Monographs on public transport in Melbourne, Sydney, Infrastructure investment, economics, transport projects, fares, mass transit projects. Provides a forum overview. preface by Ross Garnaut, transport expenditure compared to other cities and transport myths.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, finances, fares, proposals, management, economics

This book published in 1970 details the events surrounding the visit of the American gunship, the Shenandoah, to Melbourne in 1863. There has long been a myth that the Churchill Island cannon originated from this ship, although this is not true. Regardless, the previous owner of Churchill Island, Samuel Amess, entertained the crew of the Shenandoah while it was docked.This book was collected in order to provide context for the story which - at the time of its acquisition - was believed to be true.Blue plastic covered dust jacket. 200pp. 8 black and white illustrations. Diane Tillen (?) 1973shenandoah, confederate, american civil war, melbourne, samuel amess

Hayley Millar Baker is a Gunditjmara and Djabwurrung artist. Her series I Will Survive is about the cautionary tales and bush survival stories that Millar Baker heard as a child. Her Aboriginal and migrant parents and grandparents shared warnings, myths and ghost stories with her. As Millar Baker grew up, these stories evolved, becoming more emotionally charged with each retelling. As stories are retold, they are reformed and embellished, sometimes becoming more vivid and meaningful. In I Will Survive, Millar Baker inserts herself into the stories. Millar Baker says, ‘Recalling memories formed in my childhood and ruminating on these stories in adulthood, I can’t help but dissect my memory’s influences and influencers, and what roles my Aboriginal and migrant parents and grandparents played in feeding lessons and myths into my subconscious.’

Hayley Millar Baker is a Gunditjmara and Djabwurrung artist. Her series I Will Survive is about the cautionary tales and bush survival stories that Millar Baker heard as a child. Her Aboriginal and migrant parents and grandparents shared warnings, myths, and ghost stories with her. As Millar Baker grew up, these stories evolved, becoming more emotionally charged with each retelling. As stories are retold, they are reformed and embellished, sometimes becoming more vivid and meaningful. In I Will Survive, Millar Baker inserts herself into the stories. Millar Baker says, ‘Recalling memories formed in my childhood and ruminating on these stories in adulthood, I can’t help but dissect my memory’s influences and influencers, and what roles my Aboriginal and migrant parents and grandparents played in feeding lessons and myths into my subconscious.’

Book titled The Myth of the Level Playing Field, by Dr John White, Global Chief Executive, Visy Industries. La Trobe University, Bendigo The fourth Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture. 15 September 1997. The cover is in shades of blue and white. It has a small photo of Dr John White above a picture of a building. Industries and employment are discussed in the lecture.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the myth of the level playing field, dr john white, la trobe university bendigo, the fourth sir john quick bendigo lecture, visy industries, hugh mackay, australian constitution, bhp, berlei, john howard, business council of australia, transfield defence systems, williamstown naval dockyard, cockatoo naval dockyard, newcastle state dockyard, royal australian navy, richard pratt, australian defence industries, australian submarine corporation, lee kuan yew

This is Boyer lecture 5 of 'Artificial Australia' by Robin Boyd. 'Artificial Australia' consisted of five lectures given by Robin Boyd in 1967 on the Australian Broadcasting Commission radio. The lectures were (1) Creative Man in a Frontier Society, (2) The Architecture of Ideas, (3) Integrity in the Artificial Object, (4) The Environmental Arts in Australia. (5) The Australian Myth in the Modern World. Sanyo CDboyer lecture, artificial australia, robin boyd

James GLEESON (21 November 1915-20 October 2008) Born Hornsby, Sydney, New South Wales The paintings of James Gleeson reveal powerful and complex relationships between the human psyche and human experience - between myth and reality. 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.Australian Surrealismartwork, art, james gleeson, surrealism, australian surrealism