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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - POEM - ALBUM CONTRIBUTIONS
Short poem titled 'Album Contributions' handwritten on a piece of pale blue paper and signed by Mr Nelson.document, poem, album contributions, mr nelson -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, HONOR ROLL, LEGACY CLUB MELBOURNE
This booklet is used as a template for the Honor Roll book on display at Legacy House, refer to item 00312. It contains a copy of 'In Flanders Field', with an explanation of symbolism of The Torch and The Spirit of Legacy. The Honour Roll is a record, made in honour of deceased Legatees, who have given service to the cause of Legacy. Significant in that this template is used for the Honor Roll books of deceased Legatees.Booklet of white cardboard and white pages with black type and Legacy logo printed in black.Front cover, HONOR ROLL Page 1, Poem. "In Flanders Fields" Page 2, Poem. "The Torch"; Legacy logo by Col. John McCrae. KIA Flanders 1916. (The Badge of Legacy) LEGACY CLUB Page 2, "The Spirit of Legacy" MELBOURNEhonour roll, legatees -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Phyllis Hartnoll, A Concise History of the Theatre, 1971
SoftcoverContains tear out of "On the Spot" newspaper column by John Sorell quoting 'Australia' poem by Prof Hopewalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Kenneth Clark, Civilisation, 1969
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketContains tear out of "On the Spot" newspaper column by John Sorell quoting 'Australia' poem by Prof Hopewestern history, history, arts, walsh st library -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Tatura Dreams, c. 1991
Original letters from Simon. Letters from Bruno Simon, ex "Dunera" and Camp 3, re "Tatura Dreams" etc. donated to Museum. Photo of sculpture by Simon,|Copy of newspaper account of his life, including his involvement with von Zeppelin in WW1.A4 grey covered side bound plastic sleeves containing original letters, photos and newspaper account.Correspondence re Donation to Museum of Tatura Dreams and Poems, sculptures and graphics by Bruno Simon, ex Dunera.dunera, camp 3, documents, agreements -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Memorial Card and Photo of grave, "In Loving Memory of Private James Maffesoni "
Religious memorial card.Buff coloured reproduced memorial certificate issued to Private James Maffesoni. Killed in action in France July 27, 1916. Aged 20 years.Photo of James at top of card. On either side gold coloured drawing of Jesus and Mary. Underneath is poem.private james maffesoni, ww1, killed in action, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - ROMANTIC POETRY, RAAF Letterhead
See Cat 5109PSingle page of paper. It has the letterhead of RAAF Station, Laverton. It has eight little poems written in pencil.ww2, poetry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - photocopy, Valda Arrowsmith & Joyce Suto
Coloured photocopy of Valda Arrowsmith and Joyce Suto who is holding a book of her family history and original poems.horsehair, worms & a shark, suto joyce, arrowsmith valda -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, It's Ard to go Wrong in New Guinea, 1945
Paper stories by Kay Grant poems and verse. Distributed by Australian Red Cross Society. Illustrations by Joan Ellis. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Printed Display item, Prints of RAN ships
Black and white prints of HMAS Australia (two), HMAS Melbourne carrier poem "Matelot's Farewell to his Tot" -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 9 Squadron RAAF, 22/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Framed poem about the exploits of 9 SQN bushranger helicopters written by C Bandit on 22/05/1992document, 9 squadron raaf, bushranger, c bandit -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Nui Dat, 1966 - 1967
Handwritten Poem (some colour ) in brown timber frame. Nui - Dat A lighthearted look at life in Nui Dat.poetry - nui dat, 5 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Our Padre, 2004
A photocopy of the poem written by Bill Charlton about Monsignor Gerry Cudmore & forwarded to the museum by Bill Charlton in 2004.poetry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, White Horse Hotel, poem by 'Den'
Article quoting a poem by 'Den' titled The Old White Horse about the White Horse Hotel and its history.white horse hotel, cobb & co, hotels, box hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Poem written by A. W. Llewellyn about an Eaglehawk Identity who contributed much community work to the Borough of Eaglehawk, 20th Jan 1983
Poem written by A. W. Llewellyn about an Eaglehawk Identity who contributed much community work to the Borough of Eaglehawkhistory, bendigo, allan llewellyn collection, eaglehawk, borough of eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RANDALL COLLECTION: MORE AUSSIE LIFE BY ESTELLE RANDALL, 1980
Book, Peter Randall Collection, More Aussie Life, by Estelle Randall, Illustrated by Dorothy Owen. More poems.Printed bi D.G.Walker Pty.Ltd. Bendigo, Victoria.book, bendigo, estelle randall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RANDALL COLLECTION: THE BEST OF AUSSIE LIFE BY ESTELLE RANDALL, 1995
Book, Peter Randall Collection, The Best of Aussie Life, by Estelle Randall, Illustrated by Dorothy Owen. Book of Poems.Published by Estelle Randallbook, bendigo, estelle randall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: CLASS POEM BY JOHN WILLIAMS
Ten handwritte pages titled: ''Farewell Grade 6'' class poem written by John Williams for the graduation in 1988.bendigo, education, quarry hill primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AFTERGLOW SELECTED POEMS, 1971
Afterglow, selected poems of H.B.E (The late Mrs J B Edwards of Bendigo) Hazel Edwards. Includes a tribute poems to her eldest son who was killed at Lone Pine Gallipoli in 1915. Signed by Harold R. Edwards and presented to the RHSV Bendigo Branch. Red cover. 61 pages.J.B. Edwardspoetry, bendigo, poetry, j.b. edwards -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - A Canterbury Tale, Etkins, John, 1/08/1985 12:00:00 AM
A poem written by John Etkins in liasion with members of the Canterbury Senior Citizens for the Canterbury History Day, 1 August 1985.canterbury, canterbury road, railway gates, emulation hall, goldings shoe factory, maling road, canterbury post office, morris jack, canterbury senior citizens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Literary work - Birthday Poem for Betty Vivian, Charles French, 03/02/1941
Charles French owned a shop on Percy Street in Portland.Poem written for Betty Vivian on her 12th birthday, by Charles French. White lined paper, handwritten in black ink.vivian family records, poem, written word, birthday -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Infantry
A forty eight page Booklet called "Australian Infantry Jan - Feb 1972 Collection of Stories and Poems from Veterens.booklet, veterans, australian infantry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc - The Goverment Promises That each Rallier Will Recieve:
The Government promises 10 things to rallier on reverse picture of mother thinking of her deceased son. and four line poem.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Thomas Moore, Lalla Rookh, 1880s
Engaged to the young king of Bukhara, Lalla Rookh goes forth to meet him, but falls in love with Feramorz, a poet from her entourage. The bulk of the work consists of four interpolated tales sung by the poet: "The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan" (loosely based upon the story of Al-Muqanna), "Paradise and the Peri", "The Fire-Worshippers", and "The Light of the Harem". When Lalla Rookh enters the palace of her bridegroom she swoons away, but revives at the sound of a familiar voice. She awakes with rapture to find that the poet she loves is none other than the king to whom she is engagedRed cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold in top left corner. 191 pp.Engaged to the young king of Bukhara, Lalla Rookh goes forth to meet him, but falls in love with Feramorz, a poet from her entourage. The bulk of the work consists of four interpolated tales sung by the poet: "The Veiled Prophet of Khorassan" (loosely based upon the story of Al-Muqanna), "Paradise and the Peri", "The Fire-Worshippers", and "The Light of the Harem". When Lalla Rookh enters the palace of her bridegroom she swoons away, but revives at the sound of a familiar voice. She awakes with rapture to find that the poet she loves is none other than the king to whom she is engagedpoem, oriental, persian, thomas moore, irish, 18th century -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, MEMORIAL
Taken from 38th Battalion History by Eric Fairey 1922.Card - Cream coloured cardboard, purple and red colour patch, black print.Colour Patch. Dedicated to our fallen, who gave their all in the service of their country. Poem by Author Eric Fairey.memorial card, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th battalion -
Ruyton Girls' School
Literary work - Ruyton Prize Book, Geoffrey Cumberlege Oxford University Press, The Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold, No date
This book contains a collection of poems written by English poet and cultural critic, Matthew Arnold, with an introduction by Sir A. T. Quiller-Couch. Matthew Arnold was characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for 35 years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education. Ruyton Girls' School has a long tradition of awarding prizes to students at annual "Speech Night" events. Speech Night at Ruyton is an extraordinary occasion. It is a time when we gather to celebrate both the year just lived and the contribution of our Year 12 girls to the life of our School. It is a night of stirring student speeches, acknowledgement of student endeavour and excellence and awe-inspiring performances by School choirs and ensembles. The record has strong historic significance as it was awarded to a former notable student, Helen Gordon (maiden name Cole). Helen started at Little Ruyton in Prep 1940 and finished Year 12 in 1952 as School Captain, Bromby Captain, Form Captain for Matric, Tennis Captain, Hockey Captain, Swimming Vice Captain, and an award for Best All-Round Girl. She also played baseball for Victoria. After finishing school, Helen went on to graduate from the University of Melbourne as a physiotherapist in 1956. Her first position at age 19 involved setting up clinics with the Victorian Health Department Poliomyelitis Rural division. Helen’s strong ties to Ruyton continued when she held the position of President of the Old Ruytonians’ Association from the start of 1966 to the end of 1967. In 2019, Helen received an Order of Australia Medal for service to community health as a physiotherapist. She was also the recipient of the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever Award at Parliament House. Helen passed away in July 2023 at age 88. The record's significance is further enhanced by its strong provenance, having been produced by Ruyton Girls' School and donated to the Archives by a familial connection.Navy leather hardcover bound book with gold detailing on front cover and spine. 494 pages.Front Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / Spine: MATTHEW / ARNOLD'S / POEMS / OXFORD / Inside Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / PRIZE / AWARDED TO / Helen Cole / FOR / Best all-round girl / Form Matriculation / H. Daniell. / December 11 1952 / Gift of the Old Ruytonians /ruyton girls' school, school, students, prize, speech night, poetry, lord tennyson, queen victoria, senior school, high school, ruyton, old ruytonians' association -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, From an Australian Homestead, 1980
A collection of poemsBeige dust cover, brown sketch of a homestead and shed, brown text. Brown hard coverbooks, poetry -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, CAMS Cause
Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanCorporal Baird is the 100th Australian to receive a VC since the award was first created by Queen Victoria in 1856. Brown timber frame and dark green mount containing photograph of soldier alongside poem with image of Victoria Cross medal in backgroundCAMS Cause - Commando for Lifecameron baird, victoria cross, medal for gallantry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Ballads of The Brave
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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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. Ballads of The Brave Selected and arranged by Frederick Langbridge Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1890 Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage and Constancy The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821.08 LAN Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front 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, ballads of the brave, frederick langbridge -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Skeletons in the cupboard. An ode on the vigintiquinquegenarianism of Melbourne Legacy, 1948
'Souvenir of Melbourne Legacy’s 25th Anniversary Dinner held at 9 Darling Street on November 3rd 1948.' A satirical ode written to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Legacy. The author's name isn't recorded. Many Legatees names are mentioned in the story it tells. One of the final stanzas shows the spirit of comradeship and sense of duty. 'Here's to our sweethearts and wives, who can still raise their smiles for us! Here's to our friendships, like star-shells lighting the miles for us! Here's to the kids! May they vigilant be for the freedom we've known, Standing up for the right, standing in with our own . . . Britons within their realm, and the Dominions, our brothers . . . Tackling, if need be, tyrants abroad . . . and, maybe some others.'The Legatees celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Legacy with a dinner and this poem was published as a souvenir.Booklet x 12 pages, containing a poem, brown print on cream paper, made as a souvenir of Legacy's 25th Anniversary Dinner.silver jubilee, 25th anniversary, poem