The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. For over 60 years, the Society has worked with local government and other community organisations to stimulate interest in Kew’s history and heritage. The Society has regularly held local exhibitions, sometimes in shop windows, on other occasions in civic halls, and now at the Kew Court House and Kew Library. This and other photos taken in the same year are examples of an exhibition in the Kew City Hall.Attendees including named members of the Society at an early art exhibition.Reverse: "KH31. Background from left, KHS members (mayor Cr Hutchinson & mayoress), Mr Slattery, Reed, Miss Mack. Two visitors nearest camera. Historical exhibition 1976." "Dr McMahon?" kew historical society - exhibitions, kew (vic.) -- history, kew civic hall, kew city hall, exhibitions — kew (vic.)

Dr Harrington Lees, Archbishop of Melbourne returned from England on the 29th of October with his wife. There might be an error on the caution as they sailed on the Maloja not the RMS Mongolia. On page 6rms mongolia, archbishop lees, port melbourne, 1928, fan album, p.o. maloja, ras maloja

Greensborough Historical Society president Noel withers accepts first prize at the Victorian Collections Awards for Excellence in Museum Cataloguing from Dr Julie Cotter.News article 1 page, black text.greensborough historical society, victorian collections awards, noel withers

A booklet compiled from Dr. Cosgrave's "Hints and helps for Home Nursing and Hygiene" to assist students in preparing for the Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association.A booklet of 64 pages. Contains questions and answers about home nursingHand written: V Hood 8 Park. St Northoctest john ambulance association, home nursing, nursing

Personal diary of Dr F.J Browne used in England, 1951. Some loose papers associated with this diary were returned to the RANZCOG Archives in March 1998.Small 'Datada' diary for the year 1951. The diary has a dark brown leather cover, and the word "diary" is printed in gold lettering on cover. Associated personal notes, medical notes, journal references, and patient notes for this item are held in the RANZCOG Archives.browne fj

John Chassar Moir was a fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. In 1932. Dr Moir discovered Ergometrine, which is a major factor in the control of bleeding following delivery. Framed photograph. Image depicts a bust of Professor John Chassar Moir in profile. Caption beneath image reads "J. CHASSAR MOIR/1900-1976/ LLD, MA, MD, F.R.C.S.Ed, F.R.C.O.G/Discovered Ergometrine 1932". Photograph is autographed "Chassar Moir 19...(illeg.) 1938?"

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morgan.land rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morgan.land rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

The article was the cover story of a discussion between Morgan and the Rev. Dr D'Arcy Wood regarding Aboriginal land rights in C&N for July 25, 1984.Photograph of Hugh Morgan as part of an article on land rights.Identification of Hugh Morganland rights, morgan, hugh, wood, d'arcy

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Paragon and contains knitting patterns for socks.Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / No. 38 / SOCK BOOK / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, paragon art needlecraft, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Sirdar and contains instructions on how to crochet.SIRDAR / crochet / know-how / FOR BEGINNERS / FREE INSTRUCTIONScrochet handicrafts - history, sirdar wools (australia) pty limited, crochet, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was published by Weldons and contains knitting patterns for vests.FREE INSIDE:- 3 EASY-to-FOLLOW CHARTS for VEST-TOPS / NEW / SERIES / No. 11 / WELDON'S PRACTICAL NEEDLEWORK / 4D. / KNITTED VESTS / for Ladies and Men / FULL DIRECTIONS for making 13 UP-to-DATE VESTSknitting handicrafts - history, weldons ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

Stawell Cricket Team. C1910. Dr Syme seated centre row fourth from left. Centre row third from left George Robson.stawell

This object dates back to 1925 and was sectioned by Dr Geoffrey Kaye in 1938. Flowmeters were attached to an anaesthetic machine to measure the flow rate of gas or liquid.Metal cylinder with glass inner chamber and gauge inside. The object has been sectioned for teaching purposes.Inscription on top screw valve. "K/38, Screw Lightly, Oxygen Fine." Inscription on back of top screw valve. "Direct Ox." Inscription on top of flowmeter tube. "G. Kaye fecit. 1938"flowmeter, water depression, gas, sectioned, slight feed, anaesthetic machine

Supposedly belonged to Lomai, the first Christian convert on the island of Tanna, in the New Hebrides. Possibly given as a gift to Presbyterian missionary Dr. John G. Paton.Wooden club

Peter’s Project is an organization set up to raise funds for a Regional Cancer Care Centre in Warrnambool and to manage the Centre after it is built. The project was initially set up by Vicki Jellie in memory of her husband, Peter, who died of cancer some years earlier. The main aim was to build a centre for the treatment of cancer in Warrnambool so that many cancer sufferers did not have to go to Geelong or Melbourne for treatment. Government and local Council funds have been obtained for the project with the general public contributing to an appeal to raise $5 million. This target has been reached. The building is currently being erected. This invitation to the Official Launch of the appeal was sent to Bill Phillpot who was the Director of the appeal. This invitation is of some interest as it indicates the launch of the public appeal for funds for Peter’s Project and it is a great example of one person commencing a community campaign which was very successful and will have far-reaching results. This is a single-sheet card sent to Bill Phillpot by the Directors and Committee of Peter’s Project Ltd and the Premier of Victoria, Dr Denis Napthine. It is an invitation to attend the launch of the public appeal towards the building of a Cancer Care Centre. The card has blue printed material on a white background with the logo of Peter’s Project at the top left hand corner.peter’s project, warrnambool regional cancer care centre

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 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 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. Scotts Last Expedition Vol 1 Vol 1 Being the Journals of Captain R.F. Scott, R.N., C.V.O. Vol 2 Being the Reports of the Journals and The Scientific work undertaken by Dr E.A. Wilson and the surviving members of the Expedition Author: R F Scott arranged by Leonard Huxley Publisher: MacMillan and Co Date: 1913Label on spine cover with typed text 919.9 SCO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has the name W A Grant in hand writting Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, scotts last expedition vol 1, r f scott, leonard huxley

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 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 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. Scotts Last Expedition Vol 2 Vol 1 Being the Journals of Captain R.F. Scott, R.N., C.V.O. Vol 2 Being the Reports of the Journals and The Scientific work undertaken by Dr E.A. Wilson and the surviving members of the Expedition Author: R F Scott arranged by Leonard Huxley Publisher: MacMillan and Co Date: 1913Label on spine cover with typed text 919.9 SCO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has the name W A Grant, hand written Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, scotts last expedition vol 2, r f scott, leonard huxley

Photo: copy of photo of first Bendigo Post Office and Survey Office, located corner of Mitchell and Pall Mall. Building constructed by John Pyke, land purchased for 1800 pounds in first land sales. Source of information: Dr. Ralph Birrell. This reproduction is the property of the National Library of Australia, and is not for reproduction in any form apart from for research.bendigo, buildings, post office and survey office

Account printed on blue paper dated December. 10 1863. A. O. F. Court King of the Forest No 3770. Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Account is for Sept. 20, Oct 19 and Nov. 11 for Goods, Copies of Laws, Member's Certificates and Emblems. Rec. by Cash Signed by J. Madeley and dated 28/12/63.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account, aof, the bendigo united district, j madeley

Colour photograph of White Hill area - possibly at First White Hill. Image shows white clay and gravel, low level bushes, possibly Chinese Scrub on site. 'The rim of the pit showing an exposed boulder in situ' ( in foreground of image ) (see Mosaic 4400.220 for detailed information regarding the White Hills, written by Dr. Ralph Birrell)bendigo, mining, white hills

3 documents pinned together, on top of documents messrs Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop 'Dr. to Cope & King', names mentioned in documents : Anders ( bankrupt ) Smith & Boyd., Colonial Bank versus Joachim, Shannon versus Haylock, dated 23rd. November, 1889. On top of folded documents, on outside, 23 Nov 1889, Cope & King.business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop

Account written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated June 25 1872. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. March To 1 Report, Miscellany 1/3, 1 ?ht Cash Book 1/-/-, May & June Funeral Regalia 1/-/-, May 250 Envelopes 5/-. Total £2/6/3.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Document. Two page one sided pamphlet :LHS titled ''Young Janie''. In Bendigo's Golden Days. Tells the story of Jane Houston Cruikshank. Second daughter of Dr and Mrs Cruikshank who arrived on Bendigo in 1858. RHS Photograph of Jane taken by Batchelder's Studio in late 1860's Published by the Bendigo Branch of the RHSV 1961.performing arts, elocution, pamphlet - jane cruikshank

Contributor: Friends of Burnley Gardens IncTwo colour photographs of the planting of Camellia japonica 'A.W. Jessep.' (1) Tom Kneen and Andrew Smith. (2) Andrew Smith, Julie-Ann Webster, Tom Kneen, Kay Hirst and Dr Bob Withers (Camellias Victoria doners). (3) Report from the President of the Friends of Burnley Gardens re the ceremony by Kay Hirst. Not originals.planting, camellia, a.w. jessep, t.h. kneen, andrew smith, julie-ann webster, kay hirst, bob withers, friends of burnley gardens, fobg, camellia japonica 'a.w. jessep'

La Trobe University - Sir John Quick Annual Lecture"Can we avoid the looming Ecological Armageddon?". Presented by Dr David Suzuki live via video-conference from Vancouver, Canada. The 14th Sir John Quick lecture. This is an edited version that David Suzuki, the award-winning scientist environmentalist and broadcaster, presented live via-conference from Vancouver, Canada on 25 October 2007. sir john quick annual lecture, david suzuki

Gallipoli Revisited - In the footsteps of Charles Bean and the Australian Historical Mission. Dr Janda Gooding, Author, Head of Photographs, Film and Sound Section at the Australian War Memorial.Hard cardboard cover, buckram, brown colour white & light brown print on spine. Dust cover is white / dark brown, light brown print on front & spine. Background front sepia photos of the Gallipoli landscape. Back has sepia photo of group of soldiers in a trench. 236 pages, cut glossy white. Illustrated, black & white / colour photos, paintings, posters, drawings.book, gallipoli, bean