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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Jonathan Cape, Martin Arrowsmith, 1930
This book “Martin Arrowsmith” is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis. It was first published in 1925. Lewis won the 1926 Pulitzer Prize for this book but he declined the Prize. 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. 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 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. About BUTLER & TANNER LTD, Printers The company Butler & Tanner Ltd, of Great Britain, was established in France in 1845 as W.T. Butler, and in 1857 ran a steam printing works. The company was also known as B&T, and Butler, Tanner and Dennis. They continued in business for almost 170 years, sadly going into liquidation in 2014. The company was Britains ‘oldest and foremost colour printer’. 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: Martin Arrowsmith Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London Date: 1930 Edition: Hardback board book covered with red linen. Linen on the spine has faded to orange-brown. On the spine is a hand printed title and author, and a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover is a printed label. On the book’s fly page is an oval stamp impression in purple ink, and handwritten pencilled numbers and letters. The book, a novel, is one of a Collected Edition published in 1929. It also belongs to the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, and the Warrnambool Public Library.Adhesive label on the spine - “PAT / FIC / LEW” Hand printed on the spine in black “MARTIN / ARROW - / SMITH” and “LEWIS” Purple stamp on fly page “WARRNAMBOOL / MECHANICS’ / INSTITUTE” Pencil text on fly page “PL (underlined) / W / 14217A” Printed label inside front cover from the Warrnambool Public Libraryflagstaff 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, pulitzer prize, bitler & tanner ltd, b & t -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph (colour), Prince Charles visits Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE), 1974
The Prince of Wales visited BCAE on 28 October 1974. At that time the Mt Helen campus had been open for 4 years. In September 2020, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince became King Charles III.Four men gather around Ballarat College of Advanced Education Metallurgy Student, Michael Martin, as he demonstrates a projection microscope to Prince Charles. From left to right: Lindsay Thompson (State Minister for Education), E.J. Barker (Director Ballarat College of Advanced Education), Brian Sunter (Head of Metallurgy), Michael Martin (student).ballarat college of advanced education, prince of wales, bcae, prince charles, michael martin, brian sunter, king charles, king charles iii -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Field Gun
WWI Field Gun, M15 Skoda, German Army, Captured in St Martins Wood France by 5th Battalion 23rd August 1918weapon, ww1, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1916
Areas covered by this map are, “Longueval, Delville Wood, Flers, Thiepval”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Area of Martin Puch, scale 1:20,000 Edition B, trenches corrected to 24.7.1916, enemy trenches in red.map, trench, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHURCHES OF BENDIGO COLLECTION: ST MARTIN OF TOURS - MUSKERRY
Twelve pages booklet titled St. Martin of Tours - Muskerry. The 140th Anniversary of the Blessing and Consecration of the Church. Sunday, 28th August 2016church, history, st martin of tours muskerry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, M Holding, Mining Accidents
A folder containg inquests into deaths of two men Roland Worant and Martin Murphy each working on their own properties East Gippsland Victoriasettlers, land settlement -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph taken at the seventeenth birthday celebration of Bridge Club showing members Martin Sutcliffe and Myrtle Hodgeson Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, recreation -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Culture, Sodality
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Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Mothercraft nurse with student nurses
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Black and white photograph of NDSN Mothercraft nurse Beatrice Gould with two student nurses providing practical experience.Photographer's stamp: Auselbrook and Martin, Photographer, 311 Williamson Street, Bendigomothercraft nurse, student nurses -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Horse clippers
Used in the grooming of horses C1900As sold by Holden and FrostTwo pivoted steel arms with wooden handles. Steel combOn steel arm Martin and Co on other arm manufacturers on comb improvedequine, clippers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - MECHANICAL TEST RESULTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 26 Mar 1943
By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.25 pdr, thompson's castlemaine, ordnance factory maribyrnong. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Harvey Court, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1960-2. (Architect: Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson.)Made in Australia / 27 / AUG 64Mslide, robin boyd -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
fashions from Riviera Sports, Shop 21, Mr Trendi, Fashion NetworkBlack and white photograph Sam Martin modelling fashions, Fashion Show in support of Miss Australia entrant Colleen Harrington. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, volunteering -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Martin Pash & "Dugga" Beazley, Glen Stuart, 17 Apr 2000
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 17.04.2000. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speakers were Martin Pash and "Dugga" Beazley regarding the sinking of the "Centaur" hospital ship in 1943. Martin's life as the child of a fish monger in Bay St; merchant seman: wharfie; carriage service (truck); survivor of the "Centaur"; traveller; cruise ships. Recording duration 44.06transport - shipping, war - world war ii, domestic life, centaur, leonard george 'dugga' beazley, martin pash -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AULSEBROOK AND MARTIN COLLECTION: BRICK HOUSE
Colour photo; brick house. Unknown address but possibly Aulsebrook or Martin residence. Brown brick, cedar windows, single storey, tile roof. Man mowing grass on LH side, woman sitting in front of house reading a newspaper. On back of photo 'Aulsebrook & Martin Pty Ltd., Photographers, 6 Ruth Street, Golden Square, 3555. Phone 054 437565bendigo, business, aulsebrook and martin, photographers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1985
Black and white photograph of the Victorian Tramway team at the Transport Interstate Bowls Tournament Brisbane, March 1985. Photo by the Brisbane City Council - has the City of Brisbane stamp of rear with photograph details - see image i2. Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Printed on Fujichrome paper.In ink on rear "Nick Windt, Jack Manning, Tom Arrel, Norm Martin, Self, Stan Willis, John Webb, Eric Mann, Milton Coffin. Alan Edwards, Chas David, Vin Hurley, Ivan Bradley, Leon Grilli, Ken Grimshaw, Ron Phillips, Jack Faulks. Victorian Team (Tramways) at Brisbane, March 1985trams, tramways, personnel, sports, bowls -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Painting by Albert Tucker
Black and white photograph with publication inscriptions for use on p127 of 'Pioneers & Painters' but another image of Bush Track, Research by Alan Martin ultimately used insteadpioneers and painters, artists, albert tucker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Ballarat School of Mines Tennis Team, 1937
This image was reproduced on page 27 of the 1937 Ballarat SChool of Mines Students' Magazine.Ballarat School of Mines Tennis Team for 1937. They are B. Martin, A. Morshead, E. Dunstan, W. Sewell, R. Matthews, N. Brazenor, V. Pound. Written on back - "S of Mines", "1937" Also includes photographer's stamp 'Richards & Co.".ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines tennis team, tennis, sport, physical education -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions,with L.H. Martin
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of L.H. Martin with ?? apparatus (possibly gun sight).In ink on lower left hand corner : “10”. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A colour photograph of Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, 2004, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Certificate of Appreciation, 27/05/1946
Presented to W.M Culkin in appreciation of his service in the Armed Forces in W.W.2A decorative certificate of Appreciation presented to W.M Culkin. Signed and sealed by President N.Doonan, Councillor R Ponting, and W T Martin, Secretary of the Shire of Rodney.w.m culkin -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Photographic Unit Media Services Branch, Victorian Department of Agriculture, Plant Identification, 1981
This photograph was used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p126.Black and white photograph. Geoff Olive, Horticultural Instructor, with students, Kent Stannard, Patrick Shaw and Martin Whysall. 1981. Looking at plants in the Ornamental Garden.On reverse, "Plant Identification - a vital necessity for horticulturalists" and "James J.P. Pleasance Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture - Burnley, Burnley Gardens Swan St., Richmond Vic. 3121" and "Photographic Unit Media Services Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. 1981 (914-31)."geoff olive, horticultural instructor, students, kent stannard, patrick shaw, martin whysall, 1981, plant identification, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, students outside class, ornamental gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Detail Plan of Victoria Park, 1976
Swinburne College of Technology Ltd. Plan dated July 1976. Survey Plan, Sheet 1 of 2 by Alan Baker, Terry Martin, Richard Yeoman.swinburne college of technology, alan baker, terry martin, richard yeoman -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Mass and AGM, 2021
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Instrument, Microscope - J Aitken, c. 1850
This microscope belonged to James William Manifold Aitkin (1835-1905) who was born in Tasmania and came to Warrnambool in 1852. He was a shopkeeper, produce merchant and flour miller who came to live at the property of Carracoorte, Grasmere in the late 1880s. He was a member of the Warrnambool Municipal Council from 1861 to 1868 and was Chairman of the Borough in 1863 when Warrnambool was declared a town and an early Mayor. The microscope was an improved model of a design by Benjamin Martin, an 18th century instrument maker considered one of the greatest designers and manufacturer of microscopes of his time. This microscope is of great significance because: 1. It is a beautiful object with high antiquarian and scientific interest 2. It has strong local significance as it belonged to James William Manifold Aitkin, a prominent Warrnambool and district businessman and farmer 3. It has social significance as it demonstrates the interest in natural history by the more affluent and educated men of the time. This microscope is in a polished wooden box with a metal lock (no key). The microscope is an English Martin Improved drum microscope (c. 1850) and made of brass. Inside the box there are two divisions, one to house the microscope. The other has a drawer containing six slide samples made of ivory or bone and five glass slides (with the listed material missing) and five other small items. On top of the drawer is a section for the microscope attachments contained in ten small inserts. The ten attachments are made of brass. There are also six items not in any particular inserts. There are two small slots for the pincers and slides etc. The only writings are the names and information on the slidesjames aitkin, microscope, benjamin martin, benjamin martin microscope, warrnambool -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, CHURCHILL - A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT
PaperbackBy Martin Gilbert Publisher Penguin Books – in association with William Heinmann London 1974 -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Mounted RSL badge
RSL badge mounted on a wooden plaque with engraved name plate below.Plaque : TJ Martin. P4653 Badge: Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League.t j martin p 4653, returned soldiers & sailors imperial league -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Martin Washington, Nell Turner, Mayoress 1965 - 66, 1974 - 75, 1976 - 77, c 1965
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, the Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions when their husband was unavailable. Ellen May Turner (Nell) was born in 1925 and died in 2008 aged 83. Reproduction of photographic studio portrait sitting behind oval mount.lr; Mrs R. F. Turner / Mayoress 1965 - 66 / Martin Washingtoncity of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portraits, city of bendigo mayor, martin washington photography, mayoress turner, mayor r.f. turner, lansell pendant -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed Doctor's Certificate, dated April 5/1866, certifying that John Martin was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Printed by Bro. Clarke, Printer, Moor Street, FitzRoy. Glued to the Certificate is a note to the Court from John Martin, dated 5th April 1866 claiming the Sick Allowance of the Court as he was unable to attend his usual employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john martin, h l atkinson -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - St Martins Church awaiting repositioning, July 1995
B&W photo taken from the top of a crane and showing the Original St Martins Church parked on the back of a truck at 127 Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights, on Sunday 2nd July 1995, awaiting placement on the block. The St Martins Church Hall (not visible) has already been shifted into place. The Belgrave Heights Progress Hall can be seen on the right side of the photo.