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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Europeans
Printed by the National Gallery of Australia it is a programme for an exhibition which travelled Australia depicting life and culture of the many Europeans in Australia.Small booklet with a black and white picture of a man and a flag on the shore line. Title and Emigre artists in Australia 1930-1960 in white print at the bottom. Back page maroon with white printing.national gallery of australia, exhibition programme -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Board, Honour, Shire of Korumburra Past Presidents, 1990
Set of two wood honour boards featuring the Shire of Korumburra Past Presidents 1891-1995. Gold lettering with black edging on the title. Gold Shire Crest/logo upper edge. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat trams back on track", 12/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Cartoon by Burns of The Courier Ballarat of 12/12/1995, titled "Ballarat trams back on track" in the Letters to the Editor section. On the back of the cutting, taped on is the paper title, date and page number.trams, tramways, cartoons, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Manual - Set of five manuals: Theory Carpentry, Solid Geometry, Uniform Building Regulations
The donor's father (William Clarence Christopher) was born in 1906 in Williamson Street, Bendigo and was schooled at the Bendigo School of Mines. The notebook on theoretical Carpentry must date from around 1920 when he was an apprentice. His brother James Charles Christopher was a teacher, the Solid Geometry drawings date from 1925-1932 and were submitted by students at Ballarat Junior Technical school. The book od building regulations was used by William Clarence in the 1940's and 50's while employed as a building foreman at Braybrook by Industrial Engineering Ltd.The manuals are covered with brown paper and the title in red or black texter on the front. The theory Carpentry is handwritten, the three Solid Geometry are made up of individual drawings and the Uniform Building Regulations is printed.technical books, school of mines -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - 13th Armd Regt
The 13th (Gippsland) Light Horse, a Citizen Military Forces unit was raised following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Khaki woolen tunic with colour patches of 13th Armoured Regiment, metal buttons, Rising Sun collar badges and metal 'Australia' titles; fabric ribbon bar and overseas service chevrons.military, wwii, world war two, tank, gippsland -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Mayor 1913-14, The Mayor 1913-14 City of Camberwell, 1914
Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetter; also Commonwealth Guide and the Water Supply Record for 1914. Green cloth-covered hardback with black leather spine and corners edged with gilt. Title page loose, spine separating from body. Leather has separated from spine at the front.Front cover, 'Cr. Henry Rooks' in gilt printing. Front flyleaf, 'MR. W.' hand printed.victorian directory -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Walks Around Historic Towns, No 1 A Walk Around Tarnagulla, circa 1990s
Donald Clark Collection.A photocopied foldable A4 brochure created to guide a walking tour. Title: Walks Around Historic Towns, No. 1, A Walk Around Tarnagulla. Features 13 places of interest around the town.tourism, local history, walking tours -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Ruby M Ayres et al, The Princess Passes, Reprint 1932
A romance novel with a sweet storyline by Ruby M Ayres. Priscilla Marsh is in a bind, she needs money as her brother is in debt and she is looking after her invalid father. In love with one man she finds herself engaged to "new money" Jonathan Corbie whom she doesn't really love. A drama tears their carefully laid plans apart. Love prevails.Red cloth covered hardcover book, The Princess Passes, by Ruby M Ayres with black lettering of title, author and publisher on spine. Flower, lines and publisher initials embedded on front cover. fictionA romance novel with a sweet storyline by Ruby M Ayres. Priscilla Marsh is in a bind, she needs money as her brother is in debt and she is looking after her invalid father. In love with one man she finds herself engaged to "new money" Jonathan Corbie whom she doesn't really love. A drama tears their carefully laid plans apart. Love prevails.romance fiction, fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Collins, Collins' Unique Gem Reckoner
This Reckoner is uniform with a series of Gem Dictionaries covering the English, French, German, Spanish and Latin languages and is therefore part of a comprehensive publishing plan. It is unique in that in addition to all the orthodox price and tonnage tables it contains much detailed an specially prepared information which is not available in other small reckoners. Constant and full use of the many tables will bring a twofold reward in time-saving and accuracy.A vintage green pocket sized reference book with the title Collins' Unique Gem Reckoner printed in silver lettering at the top of the front cover and on the spine. There is a user's Guide and Contents. p.508non-fictionThis Reckoner is uniform with a series of Gem Dictionaries covering the English, French, German, Spanish and Latin languages and is therefore part of a comprehensive publishing plan. It is unique in that in addition to all the orthodox price and tonnage tables it contains much detailed an specially prepared information which is not available in other small reckoners. Constant and full use of the many tables will bring a twofold reward in time-saving and accuracy.reckoners, reference books, reference tables -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE LAW OF TORTS, John G. Fleming D.C.L, 1965
Third Edition, 1965. First published 1957Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Dust jacket torn on spine to show title, considerable insect damage. Structurally sound and good condition other that dust jacket. 718 pp.Front flyleaf, 'Court House/KILMORE'.torts, kilmore court house library -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Newspaper clipping: Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration, Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration, June 27, 1990
Donald Clark CollectionA clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper, article with title 'Laanecoorie Plans Big Celebration'. Discusses celebrations for the centenary of the Laanecoorie Mechanics Institute, as well as the story of its construction and opening in 1890. laanecoorie, community celebrations, anniversaries, commemorations, centenary, hall, mechanics institute -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: Flenley History 1779-1989, Flenley History 1779-1989, 1989
Donald Clark Collection. A book with title 'Flenley History 1779-1989' by Dawn Glen and Cecil Hardy. Relates to history of the Flenley family. Pages 22-29 relate to Tarnagulla and were contributed by Donald Clark.flenley family, tarnagulla, gladstone street, newsagents, deaths -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Manual - Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen Catechism of Safe Working, 1948
This booklet was prepared by the executive committee of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen in order to assist its members to become proficient in the Rules and Regulations, Engine Working, Westinghouse Brake, and other subjects, which were essential for the proper performance of their daily duties, and to especially assist those who were preparing for examination for Driver's Certificate. It included a foreword written by W. C. H. COLLINS, General Secretary.A small booklet with a brown cover and a foreword section outlining the purpose of the publication. This copy has been covered in brown paper to protect the covered. The title has then been handwritten on the paper by the owner.fictionThis booklet was prepared by the executive committee of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen in order to assist its members to become proficient in the Rules and Regulations, Engine Working, Westinghouse Brake, and other subjects, which were essential for the proper performance of their daily duties, and to especially assist those who were preparing for examination for Driver's Certificate. It included a foreword written by W. C. H. COLLINS, General Secretary.vline safety, vline training, railways victoria, railway unions -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer Breakaways 1996/1997
Part of a yearly marketing and information program to promote Falls Creek region for the summer season. . General activities explained in he brochure are:- Enjoying A Bushwalk In The Alpine National Park, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Mountain Bike Riding, Two & Four Wheel Driving, High Country Wining & Dining, Discovering The Wildlife. Daybreaks & Golden Sunsets And Pure Relaxation. The specific activities in the Summer Program of Events include:- Alpine Nature Rambles. Angling Expeditions, Christmas Carols, National Distance Camp, Food, Wine & Wildflower Weekend, High-O Orienteering Event, Mile High Tennis Tournament, High Country Mountain Bike Ride, Classical Music Weekend, Cadbury Red Tulip Giant Easter Egg Hunt And Festivities. The “Breakaways” brochure is a publication of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, an organisation dedicated to establishing Falls Creek as the premier alpine resort In Australia. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA brochure for summer program at Falls Creek for 1996/7. The front cover features an image of yellow wildflowers, mountain rocks and the sky with the title"Falls Creek Alpine Resort Summer Breakawaysfalls creek marketing, falls creek summer programs., falls creek alpine resort, falls creek events and activities -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Wallace, Doreen, Billy Potter, 1946
Story of English rural life, a young farm labourer and the vicar's daughter.192 p. : brown cover, title and author's name on section of original dust jacket pasted to front. Outline of novel (from original dust jacket) pasted inside front cover. fictionStory of English rural life, a young farm labourer and the vicar's daughter.fiction, doreen wallace -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Rivers, Dorothy, Tangled web, 1946
A tale of romance and deception.188 p. : green cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, image of a woman cupping her face with her hands. Title and author's name hand printed on spine.fictionA tale of romance and deception.dorothy rivers, fiction, romance -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Legal record - Charter, Copy of Charter of Bank of Australasia, 01-10-1867
This Copy of the Charter of the Bank of Australasia originated from the Bank of Australasia. The bank of Australasia was incorporated by Royal Charter of England in March 1834. It had its Australian beginning on 14th December 1835, opening in Sydney. The Acting Superintendent of the bank at that time was David Charters McArthur. He was Superintendent from 1867-to 1876. The Melbourne branch opened on 28th August 1838 in a two-roomed brick cottage on the north side of Little Collins Street, where two huge mastiff dogs were used at night to guard the bank. The government also provided an armed military sentinel. Due to the bank's rapid growth, a new building for the Melbourne branch was opened in 1840 at 75 Collins Street West. By 1879 the bank had been upgraded to a magnificent two-storey building on the corners of Collins and Queens Streets, with the entry on Collins Street. In 1951 the Bank of Australasia amalgamated with the Union Bank to form the Australia and New Zealand Bank, now known as the ANZ. Then in 1970, the ANZ merged with both the ES&A and the London Bank of Australia to form the ANZ Banking Group Limited. The ANZ Banking Group Ltd kindly donated a variety of historic items from the Bank of Australasia. BANK of AUSTRALASIA, WARRNAMBOOL – In 1854 Warrnambool had two banks, the Union Bank and the Bank of Australasia. Later, completely different bank businesses opened; in 1867 the National Bank of Australasia, then in 1875 the Colonial Bank of Australasia. The original Warrnambool branch of the Bank of Australasia was established in July 1854, and operated from a leased cottage on Merri Street, close to Liebig Street. The bank next bought a stone building previously erected by drapers Cramond & Dickson on the corner of Timor and Gibson Streets. Samuel Hannaford was a teller and then Manager at the Warrnambool branch from 1855 to 1856 and the Warrnambool Council chose that bank for its dealings during 1856-57. In 1859 Roberts & Co. was awarded the contract to build the new Bank of Australasia branch for the sum of £3,000; the firm built the Warrnambool Post Office in 1856 and purchased land in Timor Street in 1858. The land was on a sand hill on the northeast corner of Timor and Kepler Streets and had been bought in 1855 from investor James Cust. The new building opened on May 21, 1860. The bank continued to operate there until 1951 when it merged with the Union Bank to form the ANZ Bank, which continued operating from its Liebig Street building. Warrnambool City Council purchased the former Bank of Australasia building in 1971 and renovated it, then on 3rd December 1973 it was officially opened as the Art Gallery by Cr. Harold Stephenson and Gallery Director John Welsh. The Gallery transferred to the purpose-built building in Liebig Street in 1986 and the old bank building is now the Gallery club. Staff at the Bank of Australasia in Warrnambool included the following men but others were also involved: Samuel Hannaford, Teller then Manager from 1855-1856; Hawkins, Manager in 1856, W H Palmer, Manager from January 1857 until November 1869 when the Teller Basil Spence was promoted to Manager; H B Chomley, Manager from April 1873 and still there in 1886; A Butt, Manager in 1895-1904; J R McCleary Accountant and Acting Manager for 12 months, until 1900; A Kirk, Manager 1904; J Moore, staff until his transfer to Bendigo in December 1908; J S Bath was Manager until 1915; C C Cox, Manager until April 1923; Richard C Stanley, Manager 1923 to April 1928. The Copy of the Charter of the Bank of Australasia has significance through its association with the Bank of Australasia. The early Australian bank was established in 1834 by Royal Charter and opened in Sydney, Australia, in Sydney in 1835. The bank had many Australian offices in November 1877, particularly on the east and south coasts. Victoria had 45 per cent of all Offices. The Charter is locally significant for its association with the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, which was established in 1854. It was Warrnambool Council’s first bank. The bank continued to operate until the organisation's merger in 1951 when it became the ANZ Bank Group today. The Bank was an integral part of the growth of local commerce and the community. Record book, hard cover, tan black and beige pebble-pattern on front and back, and tan reinforced strip on spine with decorative embossing. Handwritten title on cream paper is attached in centre of front cover. Cream paper pages are lined and have watermarks on each one. Pages are numbered up to the last written page, number 35. The last page is sealed in red with an official stamp and dated 1st October 1867. Inscriptions are on three labels. and on front end page, and red oval stamp inside front cover. It is an official copy of the Charter of the Bank of Australasia.Label with title, handwritten in pen "Copy / Charter / of / The Bank of Australasia" Label on spine, typewritten "COPY / CHARTER" Label on front cover, handwritten in pen "A G / 28" Front inside cover, red oval stamp "AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANK LIMITED - ARCHIVES - " and in the oval, in pen "A G / 28" Front end page, handwritten in pencil "Normal Copy 5 Dec No. 74" Front end page, in pencil "L 28"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bank of australasia, boa, union bank, australia & new zealand bank, anz bank, david charters mcarthur, d c mcarthur, sydney, new south wales, currency, banknote, legal tender, commerce, banking, roberts & co., james cust, heraldic shield, insignia, samuel hannaford, w h palmer, basil spence, h b chomley, a butt, j r mccleary, a kirk, j moore, j s bath, c c cox, richard c stanley, charter of the bank of australasia -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Talbot Baines Reed, The Adventures of a Three Guinea Watch, c 1883
A vintage early 1800's adventure story for teenage boys with black lined illustrations. A boy is given a watch for his 13th birthday as he goes off to school. The watch narrates his own story as he changes 'owners' and travels to London, a pawn shop, a university, to the seaside, India and back to..... There are strong religious themes throughout.A vintage early 1800's brown hardcover children's book with the title The Adventures of a Three Guinea Watch printed in gold diagonal letter on the front cover with a black lined illustration of two boys playing with a fob watch sitting inside a large barrel. The spine has the title and RTS symbol for the publisher printed in gold lettering. The back cover has a black lined drawing of a boy reading a book in front of a bookcase with the heading: THE BOYS OWN BOOKSHELF printed in a banner above. There are flowers and butterflies too. The frontispiece illustration depicts a woman and a man with a boy in football clothes talking. It is covered with faded tissue paper. The title page has the title, author, publisher details and the same black lined illustration as is featured on the back cover. Throughout the book are many black lined illustrations. At the back is page of further Books for Boys published by The Religious Tract Society. The author,Talbot Baines Reed wrote school stories for boys. Pp. 226.fictionA vintage early 1800's adventure story for teenage boys with black lined illustrations. A boy is given a watch for his 13th birthday as he goes off to school. The watch narrates his own story as he changes 'owners' and travels to London, a pawn shop, a university, to the seaside, India and back to..... There are strong religious themes throughout.children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories, teenage stories, boys' stories -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Contracts, Acquisition of the land in Grey Street and Ware Crescent, Ringwood East by the Graduates Assoc. of the Kindergarten Training College, Melbourne. 1950-1960, 1950-1960
Various papers from the titles Office, City of Ringwood Solicitors for accounts on the purchase of the land by the Graduates of the Kindergarten Training College and caveats pertaining to the land. This was the site of the Warrawong day and residential care kindergarten which was demolished c.2000 to be divided into housing blocks.18 pages of documents relating to the acquisition of the land in Grey Street and Ware Crescent, Ringwood East by the Graduates Assoc. of the Kindergarten Training College, Melbourne. -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Memories of the 'class' of 1988 - Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1988_
"Memories of the 'class' of 88", Title "Kurnaji" actually not shown or used. Headmaster / Principal – Mr. Michael Blake. Depicts events and attitudes, primarily of students as they go through their adolescent years in the late 1980s. Includes Roll Call section with names of all students.A permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1988 - includes photographs50 Pages (approx), Yellow cover with black writing. watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Memories of the 'class' of 1988 - Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1988_
"Memories of the 'class' of 88", Title "Kurnaji" actually not shown or used. Headmaster / Principal – Mr. Michael Blake. Depicts events and attitudes, primarily of students as they go through their adolescent years in the late 1980s. Includes Roll Call section with names of all students.A permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1988 - includes photographs50 Pages (approx.), Yellow cover with black writing. Copy 2: Item 729, donated by Rosie Bray.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Women's Art Register
Book - Anthology, Thomas B Hess and Elizabeth Baker, Art and Sexual Politics Why have there been no great women artists?, 1971
Professor of Art Linda Nochlin, and critic and art historian Thomas B. Hess respond to the question "Why have there been no great women artists?'. Nochlin writes of 'the women question' in art and beyond, addressing barriers in education and art schools negating full participation or studying the nude, the limiting definitions of 'greatness', domestic demands and class, and maintains it is the institutional structures that are the key to equality, and it is these which should be challenged and reformed. Hess addresses wrong attribution, the studio system, the relative freedoms in the Middle Ages before the Renaissance emphasised the male genius ideal and self confidence. Ten replies from artists follow, mainly responding to Nochlin's treatise. Elizabeth Baker, writes the final essay, charting the changes in regards to representation including issues surrounding quotas, recognition, the debates surrounding the contested definitions of female and feminist artists.and the frequent lack of support by female dealers, critics and curators.non-fictionProfessor of Art Linda Nochlin, and critic and art historian Thomas B. Hess respond to the question "Why have there been no great women artists?'. Nochlin writes of 'the women question' in art and beyond, addressing barriers in education and art schools negating full participation or studying the nude, the limiting definitions of 'greatness', domestic demands and class, and maintains it is the institutional structures that are the key to equality, and it is these which should be challenged and reformed. Hess addresses wrong attribution, the studio system, the relative freedoms in the Middle Ages before the Renaissance emphasised the male genius ideal and self confidence. Ten replies from artists follow, mainly responding to Nochlin's treatise. Elizabeth Baker, writes the final essay, charting the changes in regards to representation including issues surrounding quotas, recognition, the debates surrounding the contested definitions of female and feminist artists.and the frequent lack of support by female dealers, critics and curators.essays, feminism, studio practce, art history, gender, politics, discrimination, museolgy, curatorship, identity -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Expo ’67: The German Pavilion, 1967
Boyd discusses the German Pavilion at Expo 67, designed by Frei Otto. He gives a detailed description of its construction, components, structural system and building challenges. This manuscript published with the title ‘Germany’ in 'Architectural Review', Vol 142, No 846, July 1967. Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Germany’ in Architectural Review, 'Architectural Review', Vol 142, No 846, July 1967, pp 129-135.Typewritten (p/copy), quarto, 7 pagesexpo 67, german pavilion, frei otto, matched structures, tensile structures, compressive structures, prehensile structures, mesh, membrane structures, robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_31 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Article from Magazine, Limelight The Classical Music & Arts Magazine, Salome, December 2012
pp. 10-11 The Big Picture ... A moment of stillness in the chaos of Opera Australia's new production of Richard Strauss's Salome, starring Cheryl Barker (far left) in the title role, alongside Jacqueline Dark as Herodias (left) and John Pickering (kneeling) as Herod. jacqueline dark, salome, opera, opera australia, cheryl barker, john pickering, strauss -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, William Heinemann Ltd, World So Wide, 1951
This book “World So Wide” is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis. It is part of Flagstaff Hill’s historic book collection, known as the Pattison Collection. About SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) The author was born as Harry Sinclair Lewis in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was renowned as an American novelist, playwright and short story writer. His first writings were romantic poems and short stories. Six of his novels were published by the time Lewis was 36. Lewis won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for his book “Arrowsmith” but declined because he had been helped in the writing of it by science writer Paul de Kruif, who received 25% of royalties on the sales. However, Lewis is listed as the sole author. Lewis received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930 for his “vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters." He was the first author from the United States to receive this award. Lewis graduated from university in 1907. He worked as a reporter and editor for several publications. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of works and numerous articles, and became popular for his satire. Lewis married and divorced twice and died alone from a heart attack due to advanced alcoholism) near Rome on 10th January 1951, aged 66. 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.Lewis’s book is significant for its association with the writer, who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1930). This book is significant for its connection with the Pattison Collection which, 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. Title: World So Wide Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd Date: 1951 Hardback board book covered with dark linen, and a coloured picture pasted onto front cover. The book title and author’s name is on the coloured picture on the front cover along with a picture of buildings and a dark sky. The spine also has the title and author’s name, handwritten in white. On the spine is a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover is a printed label. The front pasted down endpaper has one label covering another label. The front loose endpaper as a purple stamp impression. The book, a novel, is part of the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Public Library.Adhesive label - “PAT / FIC / LEW” Handwritten on spine “WORLD SO WIDE” and “SINCLAIR LEWIS” Printed labels on front endpaper of both the Corangamite Regional Library Service and the Warrnambool Public Library. Stamp in purple ink on inside front loose endpaper of the Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff 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 public library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool books and records, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool children’s library, american novel, jonathan cape, sinclair lewis, harry sinclair lewis, 1930 nobel prize for literature, world so wide, william heinemann ltd -
Clunes Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
.1.2 CERTIFICATE (TRANSFER) OF LAND TITLE VOL 282 FOL 56288 15/10/1868 .3.4 CERTIFICATE (TRANSFER) OF LAND TITLE VOL 699 FOL 139606 23/7/1874 .5.6 CERTIFICATE (TRANSFER) OF LAND TITLE V.164 F32657 2/3/1866 .7.8 CAVEAT 21615 BROUGHT BY NASE, HEWILL, MULLER 16/5/1890 .9 CAVEAT BROUGHT BY MULQUINNEY 16/5/1890 .10.11 OBJECTION TO SIGN CAVEAT TS BARRY (2 COPIES) .12.13.14.15.16 SUPPORTING RESEARCH DOCUMENTS INCLUDING A SPREADSHEET WHICH OUTLINES THE GIFT OF JOSHUA GREEN COWAN'S OF LAND FOR CHURCH PURPOSES. THESE DOCUMENTS PROVIDE DETAILS OF FAMILY HOLDINGS IN THE AREA OF ASCENDANTS OF THE LAND OWNERS. jg cowan, ullina hall, title of certificate -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Dean & Son, Ltd, Champion Book for Boys, 1938
A vintage 1938 collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout.A vintage 1950's hardcover children's book with the title Champion Book for Boys printed in blue at the top of the coloured illustration showing a boy eating an orange with other footy team players in the background. It is bound on the left side with stained red tape. The back cover is plain grey coloured cardboard.The frontispiece coloured illustration inside depicts a man in a blue suit and hat looking surprised at two boys in school uniform holding a large colourful model of a Komodo Dragon, Ho-Ling, to be used in a parade. This is related to the first story, The Eyes of Ho-Ling. The title page has the title, publisher and printer details. There are three further coloured plates in the collection of nine adventure stories. Pp. 124.fictionA vintage 1938 collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout. children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Andrew Fabinyi, Andrew Fabinyi (Pergamon Press) to Robin Boyd, 24.04.70
A letter from Andrew Fabinyi at Pergamon Press, regarding the title and subtitle of 'Living in Australia', and other arrangements. Fabinyi also mentions a further major book that Boyd and he have discussed over many years, namely 'Australian Social Mores and Living Conditions'.Quarto, 1 page -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Helen M Schutt trust plaque
Commemorative plaque for the funding of the Master Tape area by the Helen M. Schutt Trust. As an audio library, master tapes were created so that titles could be duplicated multiple times. Preserving these master tapes required a temperature controlled environment and minimal dust or dirt.Metal plate attached to wooden plaqueThis Master Tape area was funded by the Helen M. Schutt Trust (followed by brailled version of above)nameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind, association for the blind -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Henry Garnett, Gamble for a Throne, 1962
A novel by Henry Garnett that is about Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in English history.The cover is blue. On the front cover is a picture depicting men who appear to be soldiers in the 1600's preparing to do battle. In the background is a building will mullioned windows. It appears that the front picture has been cut from the book's dust cover and adhered to the front cover. The title of the book is in red writing at the top of the picture and the author's name is in white writing across the body of the picture. The title, the author and publisher are written in silver ink down the spine of the book.fictionA novel by Henry Garnett that is about Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in English history.england, history, oliver cromwell, fiction, henry garnett