Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Church of our Saviour (1752), Copenhagen, DenmarkCopen Hagen / Spire / Church of our Saviour / 280 / 4 (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide

Spire under construction, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wattle Street, Bendigo. 1975.slide, bendigo, sacred heart cathedral, bendigo, sacred heart cathedral, spire under construction, bendigo

Christmas Card with Photos of Stawell from Big Hill showing Mining 1872 & Stawell 1972 from same location View overlooking Main Street. St Matthews Church spire at centre of image.stawell

The Catholic Church in Port Fairy was built 1859-1867 Foundation stone laid in July 1857, money being raised be subscription and a government grant. Charles Hansom was the Architect, Nathaniel Billing Engineer. Chancel and sacristy were added in 1867, stained glass windows added in 1868.Black and white photograph of church with a spire located on a rise west of Port fairysouvenir, port-fairy, catholic, st pats, st patricks, nathaniel billing, charles hansom, 1857, belfast

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHBARRY JAMES MANEUVERING THE SPIRE INTO POSITION ON ROOF OF CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

black and white image: brick church, single spire. Forest Street Presbyterian Church.buildings, church, forest street presbyterian church, forest street uniting church, church, bendigo

Black and white postcard photograph, with an ornate printed frame, showing a church building with spire.Printed on back of card in the space for a stamp: "Printed in Australia"st stephens church, saint stephens church, church buildings

Postcards sent by R.H. Baron to his mother, sisters and Elsie. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of the exterior of a gothic style cathedral with spire and two lantern towers. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a cathedral with spire from a river location. 3. Sepia toned photograph of the nave and choir of a gothic style cathedral.1. Salisbury Cathedral, West front. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters' - no date. 2. Salisbury Cathedral from the River. Handwritten in pencil and black ink: ' Letter to R. H. Baron's mother. Ink section indecipherable. - no date. 3. Salisbury Cathedral, choir and nave. Handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Elsie etc'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, salisbury uk, ww1

Black and white photo: landscape view of Biesmes. Church spire in centre of town. Lady in foreground.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection. france, biesmes

Henry Christian (c.1809-91), the grandfather of the photographer, was one of the first settlers in Kew. He arrived in Victoria with his wife Agnes and son Orlando in 1855 on the Gypsy Queen. He established a rope-making business in Bulleen Road by 1858 but was declared insolvent two years later. In his final years, he was celebrated as one of the oldest living settlers of the district. His son, Orlando Henry Beater Christian (c.1853-1930) became a member of the Hawthorn Band and a foundation member of the Willsmere Swimming Club. Orlando and his wife Elizabeth had four children of which Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) was the eldest.An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian family of Pakington Street, Kew, comprising professional and amateur photography, depicting individuals, natural and settled environments and the interactions between these worlds. Many of the photographs vividly capture the worlds of three generations of men - Henry Christian, his son Orlando Henry Beater Christian, and his grandson of Henry Christian. The most important photographer was the youngest, Henry Christian, who was a keen explorer, not just of his immediate environment but also of the Victorian wilderness. His major opus is contained in two albums in which he records, sometimes in majestic detail and on other occasions the intimate features of the natural world. His photographic travels during the 1920s, often in solitary ramblings but on other occasions with companions, recall the heroic landscape photography of an earlier era, pioneered by Nicholas Caire. In addition to their aesthetic value, the albums are historically significant records within the State of Victoria, of what is now a distant point in time, and of places that have become radically altered through human intervention.Black and white photo of the rear view of a man in a hat standing under a tree on a hill looking across the Yarra River (unseen) towards Melbourne. The exhibition building and the spires of St Patrick’s Cathedral can be seen on the skyline. The man may be Orlando Henry Beater Christian. If all the spires are intact it must postdate 1939 when work begun in the early 1930s on the spires began. He may be standing on the edge of the Yarra Boulevard.melbourne skyline - 1930s, yarra boulevard -- kew (vic.), christian-washfold collection

View of Bendigo from the Rosalind Park lookout tower. Camp Hill Primary School spire to the left.slide, bendigo, view of bendigo, rosalind park camp hill primary school view of bendigo

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH BARRY JAMES HOISTING SPIRE ONTO ROOF OF CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH BARRY JAMES PREPARING TO REPLACE SPIRE ON ROOF OF CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH BARRY JAMES COMPLETING THE REPLACEMENT OF SPIRE AND BELFRY ON CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

PHOTOGRAPHS DONATED TO MUSEUM BY GLEN McLENNANCOLOUR PHOTOGRAPH PREPARING TO REPLACE BELL TOWER AND SPIRE ON ROOF OF THE CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools, 1552

Black and white image of a bluestone Catholic church in Richmond, Victoria. The photograph was taken before the spire was built.st ignatius', richmond, catholic church richmond, catholic church

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 King's England - Northamptonshire County of Spires and Stately Homes Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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, the king's england - northamptonshire, the king's england, northamptonshire, arthur mee

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH BARRY JAMES MANEUVERED BELFRY AND SPIRE INTO POSITION ON ROOF OF CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH BARRY JAMES HOISTING SPIRE ONTO BELFRY ON THE ROOF OF CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 1992local history, photography, photographs, schools 1552

Colour photo: spire at Fortuna on RH side, garden on LH side. On back of photo ' Fortuna garden 1990'bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Photograph showing a street scene. There is a church spire in the background and a group of 3 people crossing the street. There is a monument in the middle of the road.

Black and white image of the sandstone Catholic church, St Peter's, Daylesford. The spire in this image fell into a mine and was never rebuilt. catholic church, st peter's church, daylesford, daylesford

Photo of Original Will Rees Oil Painting “The Reefs”B/W/ photo of painting "The Reefs" Showing track down Big Hill "Goats"? Spire of St Matthews 1920stawell

Slide. Bendigo Views. Scenic view of Bendigo. Includes rear view of Art Gallery with the spires and roof of the Sacred Heart Catherdral in background.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Colour photograph of Ballarat looking towards St Paul's church and spire. The horizon viewline allows a clear view of the St Paul's belltower.st paul's ballarat east