The Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night was an annual event. In 1952 the guest speaker was F. Oswald Barnett. Ronald braybrook won the Old Boys Association Prize for all-round ability in study and sport and greatest influence for good during the year. He was a school prefect, captain of Blue House, Captain of Football, a member of the cricket XI and obtained the Intermediate technical Certificate..1) Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night Programme attached to a typed sheet in preparation for Keith Rash to present the Old Boys Association Prize which was presented to Ronald Braybrook. .2) Ticket for the Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night made out to Mr and Mrs K. Rash.ballarat junior technical school, speech night, awards, rash, keith rash, ronald braybrook, oswald barnett

Studio photograph of a group of students from Ballarat Junior Technical School. Similar to other group photographs of Prefects and Scholarship winners.Black and white studio photograph of 16 boys - seated and standing. Most are wearing the Ballarat Junior Technical School badge."Jun.Tech" written on back. "Richards & Co Ballarat - Photographers" stamp. "Proofs not returned charged for"ballarat junior technical school, prefects, scholarship winners, alumni

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 16 Jul 1976 - . Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - . Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1993. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much-loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Songs from Books Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: Macmillian & Co Date: 1914 Edition: First edition October 1913 Reprinted October (twice), November 1913, 1914 (twice) This Edition is intended for circulation only in India and the British Dominions over the Seas The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 KIP Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from 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 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, songs from books, rudyard kipling

Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, Opening in the ground of the Dana Street Primary School in 1913, it moved into a custom built double storey building on the Ballarat School of Mines Grounds in 1921. Booklet contains songs and chants written by students. A couple are sung to the tune of well known songs - "He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "There is a Tavern in the Town".Ballarat Junior Technical School Students' Dirgerie, (Song Book), 1922ballarat junior technical school, chants, student activity, students' dirgerie, the best school of all, canadian boat song, the light of other days, play up school, the miners' chorus, vive la compagnie, a way we have at the smb, ye caverne songe, j t yell, smb yell

This photograph was given to the the donor by the family of E. Reeves. The Ballarat Junior Technical School Senior Cadet team won competitions at Stawell, Colac, Maryborough, St Arnaud, Mildura, South Street 'A' gradeA group of Ballarat Junior Technical School cadets pose for a photograph. They have '71' on the front of their slouch hat. ballarat junior technical school cadets, cadets, 71 regiment, e. reeve, south street competitions

The Ballarat Junior Technical School Pine plantation was a 32 acre sight at Nerrina wehre several thousands of pine trees were planted over three years. Information from the Victorian Education Department in regards to the Ballarat Junior Technical School Pine Plantation. Also includes newspaper articles on the Nerrina Pine Plantation. A letter was addressed t o teh Old Boys Association, Junior Technical School, amd addressed the question of a subsidy for fencing.ballarat junior technical school, pine plantation, endwoment plantation

A recording of Negro spirituals by the girls' music deartment at Preston Technical School.There are few existing vinyl recordings of school choirs from this era.45 RPM black vinyl record (sound recording). Red label with both printed and handwritten inscriptions.Same inscriptions on both sides of recording. Typed: "Preston Technical School / Girls Music Dept." Handwritten : "Negro spirituals"preston technical school. pts, music, negro spirituals, sound recording, nmit,

In the late 1960s and early 1970s it as the practice for Form One boys at the Ballarat Junior Technical School to spend a week at Hepburn SpringsTwo black and white photographs showing Ballarat Junior Technical School students tasting Mineral Water at the Hepburn Springs Reserve.ballarat junior technical school, excursion, hepburn springs, hepburn springs reserve, mineral water, pump, education, teacher, school

This is a set of 20 oblique angled photographs of military establishments located in South Australia circa 1986. 4th Field Survey Squadron located in Keswick Barracks Adelaide, features in photos .1P to .6P. Warradale Barracks, Adelaide features in photos .7P to .10P. Woodside Barracks features in photos .11P to .14P. The military establishment featured in photos .15P to .20P is unknown.This is a set of 20 oblique angled photographs of military establishments located in South Australia circa 1986. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .6) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Keswick Barracks, Adelaide, SA. .7) to .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Warradale Barracks, Adelaide, SA. .11) to .14) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Woodside Barracks, SA. .15) to .20) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Unknown location, SA. .1P to .20P – ‘Keswick, Warradale and Woodside’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

State Bank books with light blue/dark blue covers with picture of map of Victoria on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 26 Jan 1972 - 12 Jun 1974. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

State Bank books with light blue/dark blue covers with picture of map of Victoria on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 12 Jun 1974 - 16 Jul 1976. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley'

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 1).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australian artillery regiment

Photograph by Australian Naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict. (Copy 2).Voyages to Vietnam is a unique collection of over 600 photographs taken by naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflict.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian - pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- pictorial works, australia. royal australian navy -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975, australia. royal australian navy, australian army, australian artillery regiment

The Battery Paddock ran along Albert Street near the intersection of Grant Street, and was alongside the Ballarat School of Mines battery, or model mine. The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. It was established in 1913 at Dana Street Primary School with Albert Steane as Principal. In 1926 a custom built school in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines was opened. Today that building houses Prospects Training Restaurant. A number of students of the Ballarat Junior Technical School play cricket on the Battery Paddock of the Ballarat School of Mines. In the background the walls of the gaols are evident, as is the Ballarat Junior Technical School building which was built in 1926.battery paddock, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines battery, ballarat school of mines model mine, ballarat junior technical school, cricket, sport, ballarat gaol, grant street, albert street

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. W.H. Ellwood was former Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College.A invitation card to the Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night in 1954, which was held at Alfred Hall. The guest speaker was W.H. Ellwood. ballarat junior technical school, w.h. ellwood, speech night, alfred hall

During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Cream coloured citation with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Divisionroy llewellyn sandow, polygon wood, belgium, 1917, ww1, 5th australian infantry battalion