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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Cook, 1978 - 79
Captain Grossard was a guest of the McHaffie family in 1868 when he was accidentaly shot by a fellow guest who was loading a gun at the time.Headstone of William Philip Grossard and iron railing surrounding. Situated on roadside. Grossard precinct at Ventnor. coloured photograph, capt grossard, headstone capt grossard, john cook, phillip island, mchaffie -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner (1977)Black & White Photograph - Rhyll Post Office as the home of William Thomas and Annie McFee - Rhylllocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film buildings, historic, early post office - rhyll, black & white photograph, jack jenner, rhyll post office, phillip island -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1960
Jack Deller at end of diving board Graeme Chappell diving off of board Darryl Williams left and Doug Bottoms right opposite side of pool Occasion was Graeme's 21st birthdayPeople enjoying pool and diving board at Myrtlebank Guest House overlooked by Mt William Range.AGFApeoplerecreation, sport -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Crozier, 1880s
Folder of information on William Crozier, Eltham, 1860s John McClelland Crozier, Kangaroo Ground, 1880sjohn mcclelland crozier, eltham cemetery, eltham wesleyan chapel, john mccelland crozier, mary jane crozier, thomas vance crozier, william crozier -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Letters of D H Lawrence
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was 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 lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. 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 Ralph 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. RALPH ERIC PATTISON 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 Pattison accepted a 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 area 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 during 1942 to 1942 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 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 Letters of D H Lawrence Edited by Aldos Huxley Publisher: William Heinemann Date: 1934Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 928 LAW Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the letters of d h lawrence, aldos huxley -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Select Orations of Cicero
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. Select Orations of Cicero Author: Charles Anthon Publisher: William Tegg & Co Date: 1853 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 875.2 CIC Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public 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, select orations of cicero -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Death Plaque, Bronze, Commonwealth. William Browney SN 1071 13th FAB (part of Col037)plaque, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Silk embroidery - "To My Dear Wife". #4354 Driver William Dunn, to his wife__. IN COL020ephemera, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Silk embroidery - "From Your Soldier Boy". #4354 Driver William Dunn - to his wife.ephemera, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
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William DUNN S/No. #4354, Driver, #3 Section, A.D.A.C - (Austmin Defence Acquisition Committee)documents, ww1, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - COLLEGE ACADEMICS, c1997
College Academics. Publisher: William Michael Press. Place: Australia Print Group, Maryborough, Vic.Anthony Pottsbook, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Portrait Pencil sketch
BHS CollectionBust sketch of a lady with long hair and glasses, wearing a blouse. Untitled. William Delecca collectionSigned by the artistwilliam delecca, lady, pencil drawing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TYPESCRIPT RE: WILLIAM DAVIS (BENDIGO ADVERTISER), 1907
Two-page typescript Obituary re William Davis (Bendigo Advertiser, 3/8/1907 )Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, william davis, william davis j.p. bendigo cemetery, dr gaffney, colonial bank, dr atkinson, dr deravin, sandhurst and northern district trustees executers and agency co., easter fair gatherings, gold jubilee exhibition. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WILLIAM VINCENT KELLY PHOTOGRAPHER
William Vincent Kelly Photographer, 75 pages hardcover book of the Vincent family history, with photographs.Crenagh Kellygenealogy, family, kelly, bendigo-photography-kelly family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Life of Leonard William 'Oppy' Beazley, 2001
Card distributed at the memorial service for 'Oppy' Beazley, donated to the society by the Beazley familyCommemorative card acknowledging the life of fisherman Leonard William (Óppy') Beazley 1917 - 2001, with photographdeaths and funerals, leonard william 'oppy' beazley -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print, Undated. C. 1890s
Rev. W. A. Quick (1820-1915) was a significant figure in Victorian Methodism. President of the Queen's College Council 1888-1908. Chairman of the Tasmanian District 1861-71. President of the Australian Conference, 1866.Black and white print on buff paper. Head & shoulders portrait of the Rev. William Abraham Quick."REV W.A.QUICK EX-PRESIDENT WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA"methodist, wesleyan, rev w a quick, wesleyan conference, president of the wesleyan conference -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of original slab hut on Merrangbaur hill part of original home of Williamaccommodation, guesthouses -
National Wool Museum
Book, Finishing Machinery
"Finishing Machinery" by W.M. Whiteley and Sons Ltd, Oct. 1922. Catalogue of machinery for finishing woollen and worsted cloths.Catalogue of textile finishing machinery produced by William Whiteley and Sons Ltd, Huddersfield, Oct. 1922.textile machinery textile finishing, wm. whiteley and sons limited, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, raising machinery, milling, tentering, textile machinery, textile finishing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Moffatt/Frizzel marriage, 1905
Certificate of marriage between William James Moffatt and Elizabeth Sarah Frizzell, 23 August 1905.Certificate of marriage between William James Moffatt and Elizabeth Sarah Frizzell, 23 August 1905.Certificate of marriage between William James Moffatt and Elizabeth Sarah Frizzell, 23 August 1905.moffatt, william james, frizzell, edith sarah -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Ephemera, State Savings Bank of Victoria
William (Bill) Gray's bank book from the State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1953-1956.William (Bill) Gray's bank book from the State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1953-1956. William (Bill) Gray's bank book from the State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1953-1956. gray, bill, state savings bank of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABRAHAM ROBERTS
Copy of Catalogue page. No 1732.6. Portrait of Abram Roberts, Arthur Roberts, William, Abram Jnr.abraham roberts, arthur roberts, william roberts, abram roberts jnr -
Public Record Office Victoria
Deposition, 30 November 1854
VA 2825 Attorney-General's Department (previously known as the Law Department)Eureka Stockade:Depositions taken against William Bryan for Breach of the Peace charge/Gravel Pits Riottrial -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Post Office Order: to Edward Wilson, 30th July 1867
Murray Comrie Collection. A Post Office Order made out to Edward Wilson, payable at Collingwood from a William Schofieldtarnagulla, post office, money -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Teachers, Jesuits
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Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee Alfred Newcombe Kemsley
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Alfred Newcombe (Kem.) Kemsley, a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article includes the words of Legacy President Bruce Wilson at the service at Brighton Town Hall and Legatee Ken Clark's address. Also the Eulogy from Wing Commander Peter Isaccson. He enlisted in March 1915 in the AIF as Private Kemsley and sailed for Egypt. By the end of his war service in 1919 he was Staff Captain, Australian Corps HQ. In the second World War he began his service as a Staff Captain DADOS 4th division. In 1942 Lt Colonel AAOC and in 1943 he was promoted to Colonel as business advisor to the Minister for the Army. He joined Legacy in December 1923."His life is the history of Legacy. He served as an advisor to countless Legacy widows and children, and took a dominant leadership role in all Legacy activities." The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the life and service of Legatee Kem Kemsley. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 4 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 5.3.1987. Pages 3 to 6.vale, donovan joynt, eulogy, past presidents -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Licence, Bowling Club, 10 Oct 1888
Bowling Club Licence October 10, 1888. Page from the Register of Applications for Licenses, Melbourne, Colony of Victoria . Small page attached to it January 21 1952, where William HOWE confirms its authenticity in the presence of a JP, William L SMITHsport - lawn bowls, societies clubs unions and other organisations, william howe, port melbourne bowling and tennis club, port melbourne bowling club, william l smith -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Fairlam family, c.1900
The Fairlam family were early settlers in the region.Black and white image of the Fairlam family, taken outside, presumably in their garden. From left to right: Richard William Percy Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), mother Elizabeth Fairlam, Eugenie Fairlam, father William Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), Fairlie (Addie) Fairlam -
Melbourne Legacy
Plaque, Melbourne Legacy, 1988
Melbourne Legacy has relied for funding on grants as well as donations, and continues to do so in the absence of any government funding. The 1988 grant by the William Buckland Foundation was substantial enough to warrant a commemorative plaque.Evidence of one of Melbourne Legacy's sources of funding.Plaque, brown rectangular shape, raised symbol of Legacy top centre, raised printing and edges. Mounted on rectangular timber, 2 holes drilled centre top and bottom of mounting.Brass plaque, raised symbol of Legacy top centre. Raised printing "Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the substantial financial assistance received from THE WILLIAM BUCKLAND FOUNDATION towards the provision of assistance to the training programme for Legacy handicapped dependants of deceased ex - servicemen. 1988plaques, donations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Birth Certificate, Assistant Government Statist of the State of Victoria, Register of Births, Birth Certificate for Frank Wright, 1901, 21/2/1935
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.Foolscap, black type and print on pink paper. This birth registration shows that Frank is the youngest of eleven children and his father was William Wright and his mother was Sarah Wright, nee Higgins.Typed on the registration are the names and ages of Frank's father, mother and siblings and the date of birth of Frank. It also includes Williams occupation as a miner. Paper watermark "T H Saunders"frank wright,, william wright, sarah wright, birth certificate, birth registration, family history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISITORY: WILLIAM COOK OF KILSYTH AND EAGLEHAWK, 1800's
Family History - ''William Cook of Kilsyth and Eaglehawk'', 16 pp with fold-out family history charting. Author - E M Finlay, South Hobart. Twins, William Cook and Alexander Cook came to Australia ca. 1852 - Alexander went to Bendigo (teacher) and William went to Mount Alexander, then Bendigo (Eaglehawk). Mention of latter's role in local government, mention of ''Kilsyth'' property in Eaglehawk and mention of Franklin Hotel.person, individual, william cook, eaglehawk, franklin hotel sailor's gully