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Melbourne Legacy
Book, Mark Lyons, Legacy the First Fifty Years, 1978
Navy blue book with a blue dust jacket, published about the history of Legacy, including photographs of activities and early members. Incudes a newspaper article stuck on the rear flyleafs about singer Dame Gracie Fields.non-fictionhistory, mark lyons, 50th anniversary -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The white gauntlet : a novel, [n.d.] [before 1887]
451 p. ( first 18 numbered pages missing)fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISTORY: CLARKE FAMILY (CREEK VIEW)
Six page handwritten Family history - Clarke family (Creek View - now known as Pleasant Creek). Tutorial papers completed by students in Mature Age Local History (Bendigo TAFE - Dorothy McHardy being one) Creek View is between Elmore and Toolleen. Most of the Clarke family left district in late 1890's except author's grandmother who married John Bicknell, son of neighbours John and Eliza Bicknell.person, individual, clarke family, creek view, district of runnymeade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EARLY DAYS ON BENDIGO, 1979
Early Days on Bendigo. Recollections of life on Bendigo by F. McKenzie Clarke. Excerpt from the Bendigo Advertiser under the title ,The First Discovery of Gold at Bendigo. Copy 5123b at Specimen Cottage.F McKenzie Clarkhistory, mining. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1894 POST OFFICE TELEGRAM
Post Office Telegram hand PO stamped date March 12th 94 from Bendigo to E. P. Hastings re: advising Clarke of meeting tomorrow from Cohn Brosbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter - Email, Sandra Pullman, Alister [sic] Clarke Roses, 2018
Email from Sandi Pullman stating that 3 Alistair Clarke roses had been named after people with Burnley comnnections: Miss E.N. Gibson, John Cronin, A.W. Jessepsandra pullman, alistair clarke, roses, a.w. jessep, john cronin, e.n. gibson -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Side View Mr G. Barber Homestead Mt Dandenong, c1905
Built in 1898 by early settler George Barber the property is still in existence today. It was the home of George, wife Sarah Ann and daughter Ethel.Black and white photograph showing te side view of George Barber's home, later named Forest Edge. c1905. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Barber's home on Olinda Creek. Lot 25 Sect 1 Village Settlement. Home of George Barber and wife Sarah Ann (nee Richardson). Daughter Ethel.Was bought by Munnerley later Sangster and Kinnear. Later known as Forest Edge. Buggy and wagon shed on right. Photo copied 1973 by JLC. -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Alf Dorey took up LOTs 6 and 7 in Section 2 . He lived in a house of split timbers on the slope west of where 'The Welkin' was built. Alf sold his LOTs in sections - a piece of LOT 6 going to Edwin L Bell who engaged Ern Badenhop to build a house known as The WelkinBlack and white photograph showing a driveway leading to an ornate house nestled in the trees. Another building can be seen on the rhs. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke."The Welkin" Built about 1919 for Bell of matchmaking fame, by Ern Badenhop on Lot 6 Sect 2 Vill. Set. A. DOREY's. Was run as a guest house by Peters family.alf dorey, edwin l bell, bell, ern badenhop, badenhop, the welkin, welkin, peters -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Pioneer Settlers Of Olinda
Group photo of pioneer settlers of Olinda. Jack Dodd is shown RHS holding the rein of his packhorse 'Darkie". The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.Pioneer settlers of Olinda. Jack Dodd with the packhorse.jack dodd, dodd, packhorse, olinda, horse, settlers -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Francis Matthew Child and Family, c1886
Francis Matthew Child was 15 when he came to the Valley with his father, Matthew Child in 1855. He married Martha Jeeves (born 1857) in 1875. They had 6 children. Harry, May, Edward, Alice, Bert, Eva.Posed photograph of Francis Matthew Child, his wife Martha (nee Jeeves) and six children, all well dressed with background of bushes. Handwritten inscription on back by John Lundy-Clarke.F.M. Child and Family about 1886. Back Row Martha (nee Jeeves), Harry, May, Francis Mathew, Edward (Ted). Front Row Alice (Petty), (Bert), Eva.francis matthew child, martha child, martha jeeves, eva child, bert child, harry child, alice child, may child, ted child, edward child -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, W P Bolger et al, The Fiery Phoenix. The Story of the 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1946, c.WWII
Presented by J H CLARKE VX63087 to Bendigo Sub-branch RSL 7.11.88Brown buckram hard cover, loose paper & plastic cover with beige, green & orange colour stripes. White & green text on cover, black & white photos & illustrations, 442 pages.books, military history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Surveyor's Instrument, Boxed Theodolite, c late 1880s
According to Max Clarke this item was used by the surveying classes at the Ballarat School of MinesA boxed (timber) theodolite with crossbars and full-length stadia wires. The theodolite can be mounted on a metal straightedge base. The box also contains a magnetic compass with two bubble levels, a plumbing folk, and 4 brass paper clips designed to suit a plan table. On box in black paint "A 1". Inside box lid is manufacturer's label and Stadia measurement zero reference calibration.ballarat school of mines, surveying equipment, gurley, max clarke, theodolite, stadia measurement, calibration, scientific instrument -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - SHAVING KIT, Auto Strop Safety Razor, Possibly pre WW2
Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat 3607 for his service details..1) Leather case, brown with internal sections to hold handle & blades. Closes via press stud. .2) Handle, screw in, metal with knurled surface. .3) Razor & holder, metal, silver colour..3) “VALET AUTO STROP SAFETY RAZOR COY LTD LONDON ENGLAND”accessory, shaving, kit -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BAROMETER, Pre WW2
Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat No 3607 for his service details.Barometer, metal, tarnished silver, round with adjustable dial, glass face, shows inner workings of the system. Top has a swivel handle.On face: “Rain CHANGE Fair. Aneroid Barometer”accessory, barometer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat No 3607 for his service details.Metal set, minature, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. British War Medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Not engraved. award, medal set, miniature -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BINOCULARS & CASE, JAPANESE, Pre WWII
Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat No 3607 for his service details..1) Binoculars, large, Japanese, metal with adjustable lens, has black leather thong attached. Original black colour mostly missing. .2) Leather case, brown, with lid, strap broken, 2 metal studs missing..1) “Japanese symbols: No 434 7 x 7[degrees] 10'”equipment, binoculars, japanese -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Story of Australia Vol 6
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 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 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 Story of Australia Vol 6 Author: James Colwell Publisher: S J Clarke Publishing Company Date: 1925 Further Information: Volume 6: The Pioneers This book has a plastic coverThe label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 COLflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 story of australia vol 6, james colwell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE APPLICATIONS
Fifty-eight page 1887 share applications via Messrs Clarke & Co acting as brokers for the 'Cohn Brothers' Victoria Brewery Company Limited. Signatories listed in attached Excell spread-sheet.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: INVITATION TO MR & MRS J. H. CURNOW, 04/03/1903
White invitation inviting Mr & Mrs J. H. Curnow to a Welcome to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Melbourne and Mrs Lowther Clarke at the Town Hall, Melbourne on Wednesday, 4th March, 1903.document, invitations, receptions, document, invitation to mr & mrs j h curnow, the right reverend the lord bishop of melbourne and mrs lowther clarke -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Settlement of Harmony Vale 1913, 1913
View of the settlement of Harmony Vale taken in 1913 with the guest house Kia Ora, built by George Barber in 1909, in the foreground. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.The settlement of Harmony Vale 1913. The large home in foreground is the Guest House “Kia Ora” owned by George Barber on Lot 25 of the Village Settlement. The house above it to the left was Richardson’s house. The home of Jeanie who had left it when the picture was taken.The buildings furthest to the right of “Kia Ora” were the homestead of Isaac Jeeves of 1863 – 1871 the building furthest right with the black opening in it was the house with the tree fern floor. The flat ground above and left of Isaac’s pointed roof barn is where the creek changed its course in the 1934 flood and destroyed £4000 worth of the Rowse family’s tulip bulbs. Above the flat is Francis Matthew Child’s homestead, in the creek to the right of which can be seen the horizontal structure of the swing bridge to the sawmill of the Childs Bros which cannot be seen but in the forest to the right of the mill (bridge) can be seen a number of logs in the mill yard. The two cleared strips immediately behind Childs home were the Richardson’s original holdings and the house in the gully at the far side of the great clearing is that of the guest house “Glenrivers” belonging to W Lucas and his wife Catherine nee Child. The Richardson homestead “Harmony Vale” is behind the forest trees in the right centre. The picture gives a full view of how the settlement was cut into the centre of the great forest. george barber, kia ora, harmony vale, barber, jeanie richardson, richardson, child, matthew child, kia-ora guest house, guest house, glenrivers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART, 1942-45
Items belonged to Arthur C Clarke VX79039, 2nd AIF. Refer 532 for main details..1) Cheese and butter knife, silver/chrome plated. .303 cartridges with curved knife blade attached to the projectile. .2) Same as .1).2) "1941, HA, MH"domestic items-cutlery, cheese & butter, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SERVICEMANS CLUB, C.1993
The original venue was opened in 1978. The Shovel phase as per the photos would be 1993 as the new renovations were completed in early1994. The four with the shovel, left to right, unknown, Bill Clarke (Glasses) G. Garth, possibly Dawn Cartner. Bill Clarke was President of the Club at that stage. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2 for more history..1) Photograph colour, showing part of the original venue at the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club Havilah Road. The bar was over in the far corner to the right, a section of the seating and Dance floor. The kitchen was to the right of the photo. .2) & .3) photo, colour shows 4 people with a shovel and hole in the dirt, in the back ground is several onlookers.brsl, smirsl, bdsc, renovations -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Drawing - Pen/wash, Clarke, Peter, "Escape from the Fish" by Peter Clarke, 1960
PETER CLARKE (1935 - ) Born Deloraine, Tasmania Peter Clarke was both artist and teacher. He held 14 exhibitions between 1957 and 1977, as well as participating in a number of group exhibitions, including Contemporary Australian Painting shown in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He is best known for large colour-field works. Peter Clarke's abstract painting emphasises texture, colour and gesture. He won the George Crouch Memorial Prize in 1967 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.Framed abstract painting with an ink wash.art, artwork, peter clarke, abstract -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, 'Forest Ritual' by Peter Clarke, c1956
PETER CLARKE (1935 - ) Born Deloraine, Tasmania Peter Clarke was both artist and teacher. He held 14 exhibitions between 1957 and 1977, as well as participating in a number of group exhibitions, including Contemporary Australian Painting shown in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He is best known for large colour-field works. Peter Clarke's abstract painting emphasises texture, colour and gesture. He won the George Crouch Memorial Prize in 1967 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.Abstract painting with black, red, yellow, green, blue and white predominating.art, artwork, peter clarke, clarke, abstract, colour-field -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Drawing - Pen/wash drawing, 'Pale Sun Bird Rising', 1957
PETER CLARKE (1935 - ) Born Deloraine, Tasmania Peter Clarke was both artist and teacher. He held 14 exhibitions between 1957 and 1977, as well as participating in a number of group exhibitions, including Contemporary Australian Painting shown in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He is best known for large colour-field works. Peter Clarke's abstract painting emphasises texture, colour and gesture. He won the George Crouch Memorial Prize in 1967 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.Framed abstract drawing with wash.art, artwork, printmaking, peter clarke, mixed media, ballarat teachers' college collection, abstract -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Man collecting Clarke & Smith cartridges from shelves
Male handles Clarke & Smith talking book cartridges, placing one cartridge on a bookcase filled with numbered cartridges, whilst holding another two in his other hand. To the side of him is a cane basket that contains black mailing cases with silver reinforced corners and strapping. These cases were used to send the cartridges out to talking book clients. Behind the man is another bookshelf, with the two bottom shelves containing mailing cases, the next two Clarke & Smith cartridges and possibly Clarke & Smith tapetes and tapete mailing pouches on the top shelf. A metal fan hits on top of the bookcase.Digital image of man with audio book cartridgestalking books, library, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Former Joseph Street Paton Memorial Presbyterian Church, Canadian, 2008, 26 /04/2008
The Jubilee of this church was held in 1933. "Paton Memorial Presbyterian Church. BALLARAT, Sunday Jubilee celebrations of the Paton Memorial Presbyterian Church were well attended in the week end. A basket picnic on Saturday at Eureka Stockade reserve was followed at night by a social gathering, at which a birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Amor, a foundation member. On Sunday special services were led by Rev. J. A. Moscript, assisted by the young men of St. John's Church. The church was originally founded, by the late Mrs. J. P. Murray to mission to the needs of the busy mining community which existed in Canadian in early years." (The Age, 06 November 1933.) PATON MEMORIAL CHURCH - An interesting tree-planting ceremony was performed in the grounds of the Paton Memorial Church on Saturday lost. Trees were put in by the scholars of the Sunday school to commemorate the enlistment of all the boys who had in any way been connected with the church. Sunday school, and Young Men's Club. The Mayor (Cr Levy) spoke in terms of praise of the lads who had enlisted to fight for right against might and the tyranny of Prussian militarism. The Hon. R. McGregor MLA., and the Revs. A. H. Moore and W. Rowlands were among those present. on also Mesdames J. P. Murray and McGowan, two of the founders of the church. During the afternoon Cr Levy planted a tree in honor of Mrs Murray. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the congregation. (The Age, 06 November 1933.) This church was in the middle of a Chinese neighbourhood, and the 1800s the leprosarium was in the vicinity. This bhurch was demolished not long after this photo was taken. Colour photograph of a weatherboard church in Joseph Street, Canadian. In 1937 this church was under the control of St. John's Peel-street, Ballarat. Members of the congregation: * Mrs. Amor - A foundation member. * Thomas Clarke and Isabella Clarke (formerly Ross) lived next door and according to family members "had a lot to do with the church". * Mrs McGowan - a founder of the church * Mrs. J. P. Murray founded the church to mission to the needs of the busy mining community which existed in Canadian in early years. joseph street ballarat, joseph street canadian, former joseph street paton memorial presbyterian church, ballarat, church, weatherboard church, presbyterian church, paton memorial church, clayton hill, claytons hill, leprosarium, chinese -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Story of Australia 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 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 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 Story of Australia Vol 1 Author: James Colwell Publisher: S J Clarke Publishing Company Date: 1925 Further Information: Volume 1: Searching for a Continent This book has a plastic coverThe label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 COL flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 story of australia vol 1, s j clarke publishing company -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Story of Australia Vol 2
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 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 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 Story of Australia Vol 2 Author: James Colwell Publisher: S J Clarke Publishing Company Date: 1925 Further Information: Volume 2: Exploring a Continent This book has a plastic coverThe label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 COL flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 story of australia vol 2, james colwell -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Story of Australia Vol 3
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 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 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 Story of Australia Vol 3 Author: James Colwell Publisher: S J Clarke Publishing Company Date: 1925 Further Information: Volume 3: Settling a Continent This book has a plastic coverThe label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 COLflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 story of australia vol 3, james colwell