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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sepia Postcard, Suez Canal Camp, c1916
The postcard was written on by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Sepia photograph showing a number of tents used by Australian soldiers during World War One, with the Suez Canal in the foreground. Verso "A camp five miles from ours. Snap take [3 words covered in blue pencil by the censor - they appear to say 'across the Canalchatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes, suez canal, egypt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Phone 'boxes', 1970s
A family friend of Elizabeth (Holmes) and Phil Chatham stands inside if plastic 'bubble' while using a public telephone. chatham-holmes collection, phone boxes, elizabeth holmes, brother, telephone, telephone box, public telephone -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Elsie Venner
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. Elsie Venner Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Illustrated by Harold Piffard Publisher: Collins Clear Type Press Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC HOL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker 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, 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, elsie venner, oliver wendell holmes, harold piffard -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Pencil Sketch of Stawell
Pencil sketch by E R Holmes of Stawell Town Hall, Anglican Church & Uniting Church in Black Frame -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime, Herbert Whitney, Shipwrecks with illustrations, 1890
The author Herbert Whitney has written and illustrated his information about shipwrecks in an exercise book. This book is the second that he has written on the topic. The first book was about Victorian shipwrecks and the family has not been able to trace that book. The author was the uncle of Mrs W I Holmes, need Kathleen Whitney. The book is significant for its collection of information and illustrations about shipwrecks.Herbert Whitney wrote a an illustrated book about shipwrecks. It is the anther's second book on the subject of shipwrecks. A note typed on letterhead is attached to the inside cover. Printed letterhead "TELEPHONE: WOOLSTHORPE 7" , " KULEAN PASTORAL COY. Pty Ltd", 3279" Typed text "This book was completed by Herbert Whitney, Uncle of Mrs W.I. Holmes, nee Kathleen Whitney. There is no name attached, and it is book No.2. All attempts to trace No 1 have failed -- it is the most important- -- on "Victorian ships."flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, herbert whitney, kathleen whitney, kathleen holmes, shipwrecks, victorian shipwrecks, illustrated shipwrecks, kuleah pastoral coy. pty ltd., woolsthorpe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - embroidered card, Souvenir d'Amiens, c1917
Holes Family Ascot WW1 memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, VADs, a Nurse, and Soldiers at Highton, c1917
The primary role of a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) member was that of nursing orderly in hospitals, carrying out menial but essential tasks - scrubbing floors, sweeping, dusting and cleaning bathrooms and other areas, dealing with bedpans, and washing patients. They were not employed in military hospitals, except as ward and pantry maids; rather, they worked in Red Cross convalescent and rest homes, canteens, and on troop trains. At the start of the First World War, Australian VADs were restricted from travelling overseas by the Defence Council. As a result, many chose to travel on their own initiative and join British detachments, often in Australian Hospitals. It is reported that the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital included in their nursing staff some 120 VADs, chiefly Australians in the British service, employed through the Australian Red Cross Society. This policy was changed in 1916 after a request from Great Britain, and the first detachment of thirty official Australian VADs to serve overseas left Australia in September 1916.(http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/vad/, accessed 13 August 2014)A group of VADs, a nurse, and some men from the Australian Imperial Forces. Verso: 'group of nurses and some of the men at Highton - taken at an afternoon we had. Can you find me [Harold Holmes] it is not very clear. The 2nd in uniform from the right hand side.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, highton, red cross, vad, voluntary aid detachment, nurse, nursing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photographs - black and white, Farm Stock at "Launchley Park", Derrinallum, c1970
Black and white images of farm stock at "Launchley Park", Derrinallum the property once owned by Henry John (Jack) Holmeschatham-holmes collection, farm, stock, cattle, angus, hereford, launchley park, derrinallum, henry john holmes, agriculture -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Australian Soldiers guard Metra Gaol
The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Image of two uniformed Australian soldiers guarding a temporary gaol at Metra during World War One.Verso: 'Clink or jail at Metra. Gordon [Spittle] in the centre and Jim and George Hobill on guard.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, hobill, metras, egypt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Cemetery Near Metras, Alexandria, Egypt, c1916
The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) A photograph of the cemetery at Metras, Alexandria, Egypt. It shows many graves and monuments.Verso: 'Snap taken of the Egyptian Cemetery near our camp at Metras, Alexandria.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes, metras, alexandria, egypt -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Macmillan St Martins Press, Australian Nature Studies, 1965
A book with a dust cover covered in plastic. On the cover is the title and coloured drawings of a butterfly, penguin, seahorses, magpie and dog. Kangaroos on the back cover. Written by J.A. Leach D.ScOn the fly leaf in pen - Sandra Holmes in pencil - 5.60 (cost)australian-nature-studies leach-dr-john-albert science ornithology -
Clunes Museum
Booklet, RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LONDON, PARIS, NEWYORK, CIRCA 1889
A GREEN AND BONE BOOKLET SHAPED AS A DAISY, FILLED WITH POEMS, AND BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS.TO CLARA HOLMES FROM C. PETERS DEC. 29TH 1889local history, book, poetry, books, poetry -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Dog tag
Circular dog tag110411 Owen-Holmes M Meth on front and A2 on back -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 1952 Mayor's Report, Monuments and Statues of Ballarat
Article written by N.F. Spielvogel, President, Ballarat Historical Society. Noted author and educatorMayor's Report on Monuments and Statues in Ballarat2 pages photocopied, photo of statue 'The Flight of Pompei' on left hand side, p.1. In longhand, p.1 1952 Mayor's Report. Colin Holmesjohn garner collection, garner, dr, spielvogel, monuments, statues, report, mayor, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1952
Black and white photograph Sister Holmes, and baby Cowan sitting in weighing machine, at the Infant Welfare Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, childrens services -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Preparing for Garden Week, 1934
Students are: Evelyn Yule (1932), Betty Holmes (1932), Margaret Doherty (1932) and Alice Gascodine (1933) in no particular order although Alice Glascodine probably on right.. 2 copies. Text below the photo: "Garden week, which opens today at Wirth's Park, will present the best of the Autumn flowers, together with seasonal shrubs and trees, grown by Victorian horticulturalists. Girl students are here seen preparing one of the exhibits. The display will continue until Saturday inclusive." The Age, April 10, 1934. Newspaper cutting of b/w photograph of four female students preparing a garden display for Garden Week at Wirth's Circus. Students are: Evelyn Yule (1932), Betty Holmes (1932), Margaret Doherty (1932) and Alice Gascodine (1933). 2 copies. Text below the photo: "Garden week, which opens today at Wirth's Park, will present the best of the Autumn flowers, together with seasonal shrubs and trees, grown by Victorian horticulturalists. Girl students are here seen preparing one of the exhibits. The display will continue until Saturday inclusive." female students, evelyn yule, betty holmes, margaret doherty, alice gascodine, garden week 1934, wirth's park -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - postcard, Cam Williamson, World War One AIF Soldiers at the Suez, c1916
Harry Holmes and his battalion friends photographed aspects of their time on the Suez Canal, Egypt. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) This photograph is significant because it was taken by a soldier (rather than an official war artist) and shows one of the day to day activities experienced by Australian Soldiers in Egypt during World War One.1) Four Australian soldiers during World War One in Egypt .2) Soldiers watch while two men 'fight' on a greasy pole during World War One .3) Australian soldiers stand at the grave of a German Officer at the Suez Canal, Egypt.2) Verso - "greasy Pole Fight" .3) verso: - Snap taken at grave of German officer killed in the first tussel (sic) with Turk at the Canalchatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, cam williamson, greasy pole, ship, vessel, burial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD DOCUMENT, Post February 1917
Gilbert Turner. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details. Original document (colour) of Major General W. Holmes, 4th Div. Congratulations to 1410, Pte. G. Turner, 45th Battalion, AIF. “For coolness and initiative under fire during an attack on the 22nd Feb 1917 No 1410 Pte G Turner 45 Bn AIF”photography-photographs, military history, g turner collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1952
Number in album 03351.02Black and white photograph of Sister Holmes and Miss Dawson standing at the doorway of the newly opened Infant Welfare Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, childrens services -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, 2000
A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the roundabout at the corner of Murchison and Lyell Streets in Marysville in Victoria.TOP SHOP & ROUND ABOUT/ MURCHISON STREET, 2000 BABARA HOLMESmurchison street, lyell street, marysville, victoria, photograph -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Iris
On her husband, William's, death in 1914, Violet Holmes inherited 'Sauchieburn’ property in the Ascot District of the Wider Ballarat District, Victoria. Her ownership had descended via the Holmes Family from the pioneer district settler/squatter Captain William Coghill. In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. Holmes and Henry Smerdon Holmes. I suspect this photo was sent to Violet Holmes Jnr (m Spittle) [Jane Dyer 2024]Photographic portrait of a girlVerso: Dear Mary, I am sending one of my photos and hope you will like it. Please get your taken and send me one and ask Violet and the boys also. Mother and Daphne send their love to all. From Iris.chatham-holmes family collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Scouts in front of Bell Tent, c.1911
The 1st Kew Scouts was one of the first Scout Troops in Victoria, being formed in 1909. From 1927 they met in a magnificent Scout Hall in Disraeli Street, Kew until it was demolished in 1993. Still operating (in 2020) from their new Scout Hall on the corner of Kilby Road and Kellett Grove, Kew.Print copy of a photograph showing four members of the 1st Kew Scouts in front of a Bell Tent. C.E. Holmes is the scout holding the flag at left.boys scouts, scouting awards, 1st kew scouts, c e holmes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COPY OF THE WILL OF THE LATE GEORGE HOLMES DATED 21.10.1873
Copy of the Will of the late George Holmes dated 21.10.1873 on quality blue , lined semi- glossy paper / 2 pages held together by a large pin /document -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Ticket Stub, Ticket for a souvenir Flight with Charles Kingsford-Smith, c1932
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (1897-1935) is one of Australia's most known Australia’s fliers. Born in 1897 at Hamilton, Qld. He spent his early life in Sydney enlisting in the AIF in 1915. He served at Gallipoli before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916. He was shot down and wounded in the foot in 1917. In 1929, Kingsford-Smith flew from Australia to England in the record-breaking time of 12 days, 18 hours. The following year he completed an east–west crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 31 hours, followed by a record-breaking solo flight from England to Darwin in 10 days. He was knighted for services to aviation in 1932. He made the first west–east trans-Pacific flight in 1934. In 1932 was selling joy-flights at ten shillings a trip. Most of his flights, including the joy flights, were made in the three-engine Fokker plane known as the 'Southern Cross', now preserved in a special display area at Brisbane Airport. In late 1935 Kingsford Smith took off on the second leg of a flight from England to Australia with John ‘JT’ Pethybridge. The plane and pilots were never seen again, believed to have crashed into the sea at night somewhere off the coast of Burma. White ticket stub with black ink. It includes a photographic portrait of Charles Kingsford-Smith, and a drawing of the Southern Cross aeroplane. Gift of the Chatham-Holmes family.Printed on ticket 'Souvenir Flight in 'Southern Cross' piloted by C.E. Kingsford-Smith. No refund will be made on this ticket unless BOTH these"chatham, chatham family collection, kingsford-smith, charles kingsford-smith, smithy, southern cross, aeroplane, flight, joy ride, entertainment, airport, charles kingsford smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Apostolic Blessing Certificate, 02/02/1957
Married in St. Augustine's Church, Creswick.Vellum Marriage Certificate of Philip Chatham and Elizabeth Holmes, 1957. Coloured flowers and lettering, including a handwritten note at the end by Arehiep. Adanen, secretary to the Pope. Latin comment and signature by Arehiep. Adanen. Seal of the Pope also present.marriage certificate, apostolic, calligraphy, illumination, pope, papal blessing -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER, 12/10/2000
THE COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA LETTER FROM BETTY BURGESS DATED 12TH OCTOBER 2000 TO MRS. DIANA HOLMES, SECRETARY, CLUNES C.W.A. OF VIC.INC.local history, document, letter, c.w.a. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BLISS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Bliss: the 1896 wedding of Harry Holmes and Amy Bell at All Saints Church. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Jonathan Mantle, Fanfare: The Unauthorised Biography of Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1989
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPostcard invitation to a Preview Exhibition of Craig Holmes's Photography at Christine Abrahams Gallerywalsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - GREY NETBALL TEAM 2002
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School - 2002 - Laurel St. Grey Netball Team. Their names are: Back Row: Calez Holmes, Ryley Flint, Jeanette Connor. Front Row: Lauren Stirling, Jenna McMahon, Jessica Parsons, Emma Penno, Alysia Semmens. Coach - Carol Holmes (Absent). Blue border around the photo and a rectangular sketch of the school in the top right corner.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - grey netball team 2002, calez holmes, ryley flint, jeanette connor, lauren stirling, jenna mcmahon, jessica parsons, emma penno, alysia semmens, carol holmes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photograph, Ray Blight, c1916
Ray Blight from Ballarat, Victoria was an Australian soldier during World War One. John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. On 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. This photograph was with a number of other World War One photos relating to the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria.Black and white photographic portrait of Ray Blight a soldier of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). Verso "Sincerely Yours Ray Blight France 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, blight, ray blight, france