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Robin Boyd Foundation
Pamphlet
Information on Staatliche Museen Berlin Museum for Volkerkunde - an Introduction to the oceania exhibitions. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Victorian Railways - Motor Coach tickets - set of 15, Victorian Railways (VR), 1966
Tickets used by the Victorian Railways from the time of introduction of decimal currency (1966). At the time, 3c was the lowest fare in use. 1 and 2c were printed, but not issued. A 2c ticket was printed but a copy has not survived. Understood to be used until the introduction of time based tickets in the early 80s. Demonstrates tickets printed by the Victorian Railways for their bus or coach services.Victorian Railways - Motor Coach (buses) tickets - set of 15 ticket blocks - two hundred in each block, stapled onto a heavy cardboard sheet with a white "keeper" piece. 1 – 1c – 001000 to 001199 2 – 3c – 031400 to 031599 3 – 4c – 051400 to 051599 4 – 5c – 011000 to 011199 5 – 6c – 081400 to 081599 6 – 7c – 021400 to 021599 7 – 8c – 051800 to 051999 8 – 9c – 040000 to 040199 9 – 11c – 011000 to 011199 10 – 12c – 021600 to 021799 11 – 13c – 031200 to 031399 12 – 14c – 011400 to 011599 13 – 16c – 011800 to 011999 14 – 17c – 041600 to 041799 15 – 21c - 001400 to 001599 Tickets were received in an Addressograph cardboard box with a lable for the Association of Railway Enthusiasts. victorian railways, tickets, buses, motor coaches -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Public Transport Victoria, Hurstbridge to Greensborough link, 06/06/2017
Publicity leaflet for introduction of a new bus service 343 between Hurstbridge and GreensboroughColoured leaflet, double-sided343 (Bus service number)public transport -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Pilgrims Progress
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. The Pilgrims Progress Author: John Bunyan Publisher: Ernest Nister Date: Frist Published in 1678 Further Information: With an Introduction by The Right Re. Handley C. O. Qoule, D.D. Lord Bishop of DurhamFront loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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 pilgrims progress, john bunyan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, F R Stewart, Mayor of City of Ballaarat, Reference for Frank Wright from the City of Ballarat, 1933, 28/7/1933
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.This single sheet of paper has the City of Ballaarat red printed Crest and waxed Seal and a typed letter of introduction and referral by the Mayor, A R Stewart and Town Clerk, Geo F Norton for Frank Wright.Watermark - Mitre Bond Signatures in black pencity of ballarat seal, city of ballarat crest, city of ballarat coat of arms, ballaarat soldiers' and sailors' memorial band, frank wright, arthur r. stewart, george f. norton, municipal seal, council seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO ART GALLERY SELECTED WORKS, 2004
56 page soft cover booklet with colour images of selected art works at the Bendigo ArtbGallery. Includes some B&W images. Introduction by Karen Quinlan. Published 2004 by the Bendigo Art GalleryBendigo Art Gallery -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet, 1983/84
Fridge Magnet - featuring the "buzz" ing bee on wheels - with the Met name underneath. Used in timetables and introduction of Neighbourhood tickets 1983 - 1984 (See Reg items 265 and 481). Seven copies held.trams, tramways, fridge magnet, the met, souvenirs -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Mirage IIIO RAAF Training Manual, Airframe Technical Information
The introduction notes that this manual was not subject to amendment and that reference must be made to "appropriate Technical Publications". -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Mirage IIIO Training Handbook No 4, The Mirage 111 O
The introduction notes that the handbook is not subject to amendment and that "reference must be made to the appropriate Technical Publications." -
Unions Ballarat
Industrial relations : theory and practice, Salamon, Michael, 1987
An introduction to industrial and employee relations for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book has an international focus.Relevant to industrial relations on a global level.Book; paper.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, industrial relations, unions, industrial relations - theory, industrial relations - practice, employee relations -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, 1960
The chapter on Tara Hall formed the introduction to 'Lovely Old Homes of Kew' by Dorothy Rogers.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic reproduction of a plate published by H. de C. Kellett in 1891. The original photographer was J.F.C. Farquaher. The photograph shows Tara Hall (the Byram) in Studley Park Road. The house was demolished in 1960.Tara Hall. Built 1888 (see story). Taken from old faded photo. Not printed. Tara Hall now demolished - taken from old faded photo of Clifton House. [sic]byram, goathland, tara hall, dorothy rogers, studley park road (kew) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, I.R. McCann, The Grampians in Flower, 1984
The authors aim has been to provide a pictorial introduction to the flowering plants of the Grampians region.Light green card cover with colour photograph of the Orange Bell climber flower,On Cover: The Grampians in Flower. I.R. McCann Inside: To Slyvia Best wishes for Christmas '96 and the new year. Love John.stawell, grampians, flora -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - STILWELL COLLECTION: LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
A photocopy of a letter of introduction. Mr Stilwell being about to proceed to Australia has applied to me for a testament as to my personal knowledge of him. The letter is dated 27 August 1832. Unable to make out the signature.document -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction Book, The Met, "Instructions to staff - The New Ticketing System", 1989
Outlines the scratch ticket system, to be introduced on Friday 1/12/1989. Gives an introduction, samples of the tickets, validation, requirements, invalid tickets and passengers with disabilities. and duties of crews. Has the "The Met" logo on front cover. Two copies held. See item 7341 for the introduction of single journey tickets on 1/1/1990. yields information about the introduction of the Scratch ticket system.Twelve page A4 page book printed on gloss paper, titled "Instructions to staff - The New Ticketing System" with a sub title "replacement document". trams, tramways, the met, scratch tickets, tickets, instructions -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Programme, Australia Day Celebrations, 1999
Programme of introduction, National Anthem, Presentation of Awards, etc. Held at Italian Social Club roomsTwo page beige programme of Australia Day ceremonies, City of Greater Shepparton and Tatura and District, January 26th, 1999. 2 flags at topaustralia day 1999, australia day awards, documents, programmes -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Practice of the Presence of God, 1902
Conversations and letters of Nicholas Herman of Lorraine. Translated from the French. Introduction by Mrs. Pearsall Smith.Grey/green board cover. Some foxing and marks throughout. P.45 probably missing. 44 pp. Good conditionNil.christianity, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Lantern - household
This is a typical example of a flat wick domestic paraffin lamp used in households prior to the introduction of electricity.A flat-wick lamp is a simple type of paraffin lamp, which burns paraffin drawn up through a wick by capillary action. A flat-wick lamp has a fuel tank (fount), with the lamp burner attached. Attached to the fuel tank, four prongs hold the glass chimney, which acts to prevent the flame from being blown out and enhances a thermally induced draft. The glass chimney needs a "throat", or slight constriction, to create the proper draft for complete combustion of the fuel; the draft carries more air (oxygen) past the flame, helping to produce a smokeless light, which is brighter than an open flame would produce. The wick holder has holes around the outer edges. When the lantern is lit and a chimney is attached, the thermally induced draft draws air through these holes and passes over the top of the wick. This has a cooling effect and keeps the wick from over heating. The lamp burner has a flat wick, made of cotton. The lower part of the wick dips into the fount and absorbs the paraffin; the top part of the wick extends out of the wick tube of the lamp burner, which includes a wick-adjustment mechanism. Adjusting how much of the wick extends above the wick tube controls the flame. The wick tube surrounds the wick and ensures that the correct amount of air reaches the lamp burner. Adjustment is usually done by means of a small knob operating a cric, which is a toothed metal sprocket bearing against the wick. If the wick is too high, and extends beyond the burner cone at the top of the wick tube, the lamp will produce smoke and soot (unburned carbon). When the lamp is lit, the paraffin that the wick has absorbed burns and produces a clear, bright, yellow flame. As the paraffin burns, capillary action in the wick draws more kerosene up from the fuel tank. All paraffin flat-wick lamps use the dead-flame burner design, where the flame is fed cold air from below, and hot air exits above. (Source: Wikipedia accessed 24 Nov 2023) This lantern has a circular heavy green glass base for holding the paraffin. The base has a 12mm green glass handle. There is a small clear glass chimney with a fluted upper edge and some bubbles in the glass. The metal burner and wick holder has four metal prongs to hold the glass chimney in place. The round metal wick winder is functioning. There is a small amount of residual paraffin in the base. The flat wick is made of cotton.There are no markings to indicate the manufacturer.paraffin lamp, flat wick lamp, domestic lantern -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust), "Articulated vehicle comes to life", "Monitor system speeds buses and trams", Mar. 1985
Photocopy of two pages of the Institute of Engineers magazine "Engineers Australia" 8/3/1985 issue containing two articles: "Articulated vehicle comes to life" - about the introduction of B class trams to Melbourne as Light Rail vehicles, built by Comeng, conversion of the Port Melbourne and St Kilda light rail lines and recent tram line extensions. "Monitor system speeds buses and trams" - about the introduction of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of the AVM - automatic vehicle monitoring system for the tram and bus fleet. Gives an outline of the system.trams, tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, b class, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE SS 1923-1945
Paperback Author Andrew Mollo With an introduction by Hugh Trevor-Roper First published by Macdonald and Jane’s Publishers 1976 This edition published by Sphere Books Ltd. New York 1980 ISBN 0 7221 6160 3 ss, germany 1930's ww2 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Pitman's Commercial Typewriting
a typing manualThis is a book of 120 pages, with blue metal spiral binding. The pages contain a preface, an introduction and an index, printed material and illustrations.Loose inside the book are two sheets showing a typewriter keyboard and a pamphlet entitled 'Accurate Touch Typing'.non-fictiona typing manualvintage text books, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Our First Hundred Years St. John's Primary School Dennington, 2020
History of St. John's Primary School, DenningtonThis is a book of 135 pages with a white cover with colour photographs, school logo and blue and yellow printing on the front and back covers. The pages contain a Foreword, a Preface and an Introduction, black and white and colour photographs, illustrations and printed text.non-fictionHistory of St. John's Primary School, Denningtonst john's school dennington -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, The Birth Of The Little Bear
Four page booklet, 1 page letter of introduction of origin. Soft cover booklet, white with blue writing. emblem of the Aust Army photo, E.R. Emblem and image of a bear 108. 17th Construction Squandron Groupbooklet, 17th construction squadron -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Push for tendering, 1994
In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.local government, city of nunawading, dilley, warwick, compulsory competitive tendering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK: THE GOLDFIELDS COMMISSION REPORT, 1855
BHS CollectionHardcover book with cream coloured dustjacket and clear plastic cover. On the front of the dustjacket are the words The Goldfields Commission Report Introduced and edited by Hugh Anderson printed in brown lettering. Contains 122 pages with an introduction and the report itself.Edited by Hugh Andersongoldfields -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Birds of Mallacoota 1979, August 1979
This book was produced at the Mallacoota Central School. Bruce Pascoe wrote the introduction for the book. He was teaching at Mallacoota.This book is a valuable reference book which is used by ornithologists to compare recordings of bird sightings in Mallacoota.A small 52 pp book titled Birds of Mallacoota 1979. On the front cover is a photo of a pelican at Coull's Point, Mallacoota. The photo was taken by Wayne Stevens. The title is in black. It contains photographs and maps.book birds mallacoota pascoe-bruce -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, William Heinemann, Independent Company The Australian Army in Portuguese Timor 1941-43, 1984
Documents the role of the Australian Army in Portuguese Timor from 1941-43. Introduction written by Nevil Shute.235 page green hardcover book with gold title on spine. Dust cover is black with silhouette of soldier and leaves against green hills and orange and blue skyline. Pages edges are cut, inside front cover has map of SE Asia and inside back cover has map of Timor. Includes maps and B&W illustrations.Printed sticker inside front cover "From Bishop Daly's collection 2004" On title page "+ N D Daly, Bendigo. January 1986"books, military history, timor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Leaflet, Banyule City Council, Banyule City Council Budget 2012-2013, 2012
Annual Council budget summary for the financial year 2012-2013, introduction by Cr Tom Melican, MayorLeaflet, printed in colour both sides, folded four timesbanyule city council, tom melican -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Book, "Practical Coal Mining Vol 1"
A. Part of a volume of six (6) books used for study by G.Hadden. B. It is an introduction to coal mining in G.B."Practical Coal Mining Vol 1" 160 page hard bound red cover with gold lettering.Top, inside cover and top, two pages in "G.Hadden" in blue ink. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Siemens, Siemens "Light Rail Reference List", c2005
Booklet prepared by Siemens AG to promote its Combino trams. Includes an introduction of the Combino model, its use around the world, and photos of their trams in various cities, including Melbourne (D1 class in M>Tram livery), including type of vehicle, dimensions, features, and specifications. The type of tram was not without its issues some years after its introduction.Yields information about Siemens tramsBooklet - full colour - 28 A4 pages centre stapled.trams, d class, combino trams, siemens, m>tram -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Watsonia High School Profile, 1986_
An introduction to Year 7 includes Year 7 curriculum, pathways into subsequent years and an outline of school rules and services.A snapshot of the Year 7 curriculum and school rules at Watsonia High School in 19866 typed pages, blue cover with black and white image.