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St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Second Welcome and Presentations to St Kilda's (1914) ANZACS, 1919
The first civic welcome and ceremony of presentations was held on 4 December 1918. This second welcome and presentation, to a further group of returned soldiers of St. Kilda, was arranged to take place earlier than 14 May 1919 but had to be postponed because of restrictions on the holding of public meetings during the influenza epidemic. Cream coloured card, printed in red, blue and brown, folded. Paper insert, printed in brown and stapled to cover, contains details of the program for the evening and names of those presented. Back cover has 1914 sepia photograph of 14th Battalion. 14th battalion aif, wwi, citizens welcome to anzacs, st kilda patriotic committee -
Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum
Silk Handkerchief, Souvenirs of France 1914 - 1918, 1914 (estimated); During the First World War
During the 1914-1918 war these souvenirs were sent by a soldier to his sweetheart, his fiance. The handkerchief is made of pure silk. Sadly the soldier was killed on the battlefield and did not return home. His fiance remained true to his love for the rest of her life, laughing away proposals of any other admirers. Her name was Ada. She is 97 years now and is living in Tasmania, was a good friend Beannie Cummins (dec) of Alexandra. Information forwarded in 1994.Part of our World War One collection of local significance.White Silk Handkerchief with cotton lace edging os 1.5 cm wide. Monogram on corner in the shape of a horseshoe. Embroidered in red silk with the words "SOUVENIR DE FRANCE". In the middle of the horseshoe there is an embroidered bunch of flowers in the colours of France, red, white and blue. There is a gold border around the horseshoe.SOUVENIR DE FRANCE horseshoe, tri-colour, red, white and blue flowers, lace edging lace, embroidery, france, 1914 1918, souvenir, flowers, de, silk, handkerchief, tri colours, horseshoe, monogram -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Royal Mail Hotel, Diamond Creek; destroyed by fire, 1925
This hotel was located in Chute Street Diamond Creek. The site was from the C.F.A. station east to the corner. In 1925 this hotel was burnt down at 11.00 am on a week day and the street was closed by police because the lighting system used petrol gas and an explosion was feared. Fortunately there was no explosion. This photo shows the gutted structure after the fire. Yarra Plenty Regional Library https://yprl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/485980027_royal_mail_hotel,_diamond_creekBlack and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchute street, diamond creek, fire damage - buildings, royal mail hotel -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wehl Family 1914-1916
Wehl Family 1914-16stawell -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork- Print, Husaren Regiment Rittmeister 1914
Husaren Regiment Rittmeister 1914Gold wooden frame - no glass Marks on print5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1
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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: From the Outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign May 4 1915The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. 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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 1, c.e.w. bean -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grade 5, Kew State School, 1925
Grade 5, Kew State School, 1925. Inscription on front: "Year 1925." and reverse: "KH-282. Grade 5, Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978."kew state school, kew primary school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Trade Board Minute Book, 1914-1917, 24/06/1914-03/08/1917
A book of minutes taken at meetings of trade instructors at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 24 June 1914 the following instructors were present: H.H. Smith (Chair), W.J. Hall (Signwriting), W.M. Steane (Carpentry), Elliott (Manual Training), D. Mullins (Plumbing), F.N. King (Cabinet Making), S.H. Hoddar (Sheet Metal), F. Friend (Pattern Making), F.J. Montgomery (Printing), E.J. McConnon (Engineering), A. Sutherland (Electric Wiring), F. Williams (Telegraphy), Whaleton (TElephone Mechanics), Millim Geary (BLacksmithing), H.H. Smith (Principal Art School), R. Cutter (Drawing and Maths), Mrs Green (Dressmaking), Mrs Wright (Dressmaking).ballarat school of mines, trades, trade board -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Red Cross Poster 1914, Red Cross Poster to raise fund for a Motor Ambulance, dated 1st October 1914, 1914
Significant, one of the earliest details of the Red Cross Society in WW1 Very significant, very rare.Paper poster, headed Red Cross Society. Asking for interested citizen in the Camberwell/Canterbury area to form committees to raise 600 pounds to buy a fitted out Motor Ambulance to send over to France as part of the war effort. In October 1914 not one motor Ambulance was on the French front as the War office had banned any Red Cross involvement with wounded soldiers. Once General Kitchener was made aware of this situation he immediately overruled the ban and 100 motor ambulances and 1000 Nurses were sent to France. This fund raising by Camberwell Residents for a Motor Ambulance to be sent to France would have been among the first in WW1.See photo for complete details -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "The Dark Town Band" 1912-1914
"The Dark Town Band" 1912-1914stawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portraits of 20 persons from the A N A in one frame with Mr George Gorman 1914
Group of Portraits A.N.A. 1914 Framedstawell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book 11/07/1911 to 1914, 1911
Town of Port Melbourne Council Rough Minute Book 11/07/1911 to 1914. Various committeesWritten and typed and printed. Green cover with tan spine Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print of Anax Gallipoli, The landing at Gallipoli Anax 1914
This picture depicts Gallipolis Anzac cove in 1914 The landing at Anzac Cove on Sunday, 25 April 1915, also known as the landing at Gaba Tepe, and to the Turks as the Arıburnu Battle, was part of the amphibious invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula by the forces of the British Empire, which began the land phase of the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.Rectangular in shape timber picture frame with a small gold border,The photo is surrounded by a white border and covered in glass.Colarts studios Melbourneww1, lara r.s.l., world war one, gallipoli, anzac cove -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldier -- possibly D’Alton 1914-1918 --- Studio Portrait
Portrait - Soldier 1914-18 (possibly D’Alton)stawell ww1 -
Carlton Football Club
Hardcover Book, Football Record 1914, 194
Hardcover book made in 1914 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the season of 1914. Carlton won their fourth VFL/AFL premiership in 1914 defeating South Melbourne by 6 points at the MCG. Carlton 2.3 5.8 5.8 6.9 45 Sat 26-Sep-1914 2:50 PM Att: 30,495 Venue: M.C.G. South Melbourne 2.5 2.5 3.11 4.15 39 Carlton won by 6 pts Coach – Norman Clark Captain – Billy Dick Leading Goal-kicker – Bill Cook 27 Goals Hardcover book, worn -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Ethel Jane Fielding nee Harvey 1914 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait - Ethel Jane Fielding (Nee Harvey) 1914Gordon Studio Stawell under photograph On Reverse Mother 20.12.14 Ethel Jane Feildingstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr A B Clemes -- Shire Secretary 1871-1914 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait A.B. Clemes Shire Secretary 1871-1914stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ranger Company Militia Soldiers 1910-1914
Group of Ranger Company Militia Soldiers 1910-1914stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr A. B. Clemes -- Shire Secretary 1871-1914 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait of A. B. Clemes Shire Secretary 1871-1914stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sloane's & Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Plant Opening 23rd November 1914
Opening of the Sloane's & Scotchman's plant 23/11/1914Large group of men women and some children, gathered in front of corrugated iron mining buildings.stawell mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Church of England Honour Roll 1914-1918
Roll of Honour - Church of England Stawell 1914-1918stawell -
Beaufort Historical Society
Photograph, Granite Hill School 2226 1914
Granite Hill School 1914 Teacher Miss TaitPhotographgranite hill, granite hill school -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918, 1939
This book was written as an official history of Australia in the War of 1914-1918Maroon hard cover book. Gold text on the spineww1, books, history, local -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Primary School Number 502 Honour Plaque for WW1 1914-18
Primary School 502 Honour Plaque 1914-18 WW1stawell education -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - 1914 - 15 Star, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. 1914-15 Star awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598
Issued to Australian Service personnel who served at the beginning of the warSignificantBronze Star with Red, white and blue RibbonFront centre: Crossed Swords with 1914-15 banner surrounded by a wreath Rear: 2598. Pte. E. E. Connors. 22 Batt. A.I.Fmilitary awards -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WW1 War Medals and Rising Sun badges, 2 x British War Medal 1914 - 1918. 1 x Victory Medal 1914 - 1919
British War Medal - campaign medal of United Kingdom for British and Imperial Forces. Victory Medal - Campaign Medal for British and Imperial Forces.British War Medals bronze ( 1 with ribbon gold silver and blue ). Victory Medal gold bronze with ribbon yellow red blue and gold.Victory Medal inscribed "The Great War For Civilisation 1914 - 1919. War Medals inscribed GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND IMP. British War Medal Insc. 1981 Pte. S R WARD 58 Btn. A.I.F. Victory Medal Insc. 1981 Pte. S R WARD 58 Btn. A.I.F. British War Medal with ribbon engraved 771959 Gnr. R>Sharp RA. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, Naval Operations Australia & Germany WW1, CARLTON Mike, "First Victory 1914", 2013
"FIRST VICTORY 1914 - HMAS SYDNEY'S HUNT FOR THE GERMAN RAIDER EMDEN."Hardcover Book with Dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, red buckram, silver print on spine. Dust cover - paper: Red gold and white print on front, spine and back. Dust cover, colour illustrations - front copy of painting of HMAS Sydney in battle with SMS Emden by the late Phil BELBIN. 467 pages, cut, plain, off white paper, illustrated - black and white, sepia and colour photographs, paintings, diagrams and maps. End papers and flyleaf - front and back - coloured green.books, naval operations, ww1, australia, germany -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sheep and Sheepmen of Canterbury 1885-1914
"Sheep and sheepmen of Canterbury 1885-1914" - S S Crawford, 1949sheep - new zealand wool - history, sheep - new zealand, wool - history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Navarre Railway Station with a large group of people in May 1914
Large group of people gathered at the Navarre Railway Station May 1914stawell railways -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr A. B. Clemes -- Shire Secretary 1871-1914
Photograph of framed portrait of A. B. Clemes Shire Secretary 1871-1914stawell