The Newbridge Rifle Club Butts were behind a big hill north of road to Llanelly. Formed in 1900 for rifle practice during the Boer War. Range of 500 yards. Brigade Captain Bob Douglas. Murray Comrie Collection. Two copies of a monochrome photograph, image depicting a large group of men assembled in an outdoor setting, some holding firearms. Printed caption reads: 'The Newbridge Rifle Club' Title printed on top of page reads 'The Bendigonian' and 'October (?) 22 1901'. This is a poor quality copy of an older original, possibly a news clipping. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.Accompanying note identifies some subjects: Standing: 1. Will Hart (?) 2. _________ 3. John Brown 4. Donald Joyner 5. Geo. Daws 6. _______ 7. Nat Ramsay 8._______ 9.__________ 10. Alf Michael 11. Bod Hamilton 12. Jack Bruce 13. Vince Pola 14. Frank Bruce 15. Eli Summers 16. ____ 17. ____ 18. ______ 19. Bob Chamberlain 20. P. Rayner 21. Ted Skinner 22. Geo. Martin 23. Bill Michael. Sitting: 1. ______ 2.______ 3. ______ 4. Will Ramsay 5. Nat Hart 6. Bob Douglas (in uniform) 7. Jim Joyner 8. Steve Hatt 9. Bob McKenzie 10. Charlie Summers (in uniform) 11. William Bridge (in uniform) 12. Tom Michael (in uniform). (Not sure if this matches the photo very well. Note filed in M. Comrie research notes (general).)newbridge, sports, recreation, shooting, clubs, rifle club, military, boer war

The old brick Murray River Sawmill office was demolished around 1975. This appears to be part of one of the office buildings associated with the sawmill, taken in shadow, with the building well back on the block, on the bridge side. There is a dirt driveway in front of the building and stacks of timber next to the chimney side of the building. Trees are visible behind these stacks of timber. Two stacks of timber (1x 4 blocks high, 1 X 3 blocks high) are in front of the building between the window and the chimney This relates to photographs P000106, P000105 Sawmills in the Echuca area were historically and socially significant being a large employer in the area. The Murray River sawmill was one of the biggest and longest operating sawmills in the area. Black and white photograph of an old Murray River Sawmill building with the chimney to the right and a door and window on the left. Two stacks of timber planks are against the wall between the window and the chimney. A dirt driveway is in front of the building with timber planks edging the driveway.On the reverse in pencil "Old M. R. S. Building well back on the block on the bridge side. Near old offices, also demolished about 1975??" Kodak, , in blue ink "0932"murray river sawmills, echuca, echuca, victoria, pullicino, j (unconfirmed)

Yields information about the Ballarat's bogie trams, in particular No. 38 that was decorated for the Royal visit in 1954.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat 38 decorated for the Royal Visit. Has the destination of "Mt Pleasant". Taken in Sturt St at Murray St, 12-3-1954 by Wal Jack. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 38 decorated for Queen's visit, Sturt St at Murray St 12-3-54" In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with negative number "T66PC" written in.trams, tramways, royal visit, decorated trams, sturt st, tram 38

The photograph depicts seven unidentified female theatrical performers. They are posing on a stage with a white picket fence and foliage.The photograph provides insight into entertainment, performance and recreation in Beechworth during the 1950s. The item's interpretive capacity is enhanced by its strong relationship to other photographs in the catalogue. Collectively, these records enrich the community's understanding of how the arts have developed in Beechworth since the mid-twentieth century.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: THE OVENS AND MURRAY / 5665 /entertainment, entertainment album, beechworth, arts, performance, theatre, theatrical group, play, recreation

A black and white photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. This is now known as Murchison Street. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie in Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD STAMP REAL (illegible)/ AUSTRALIA BY MURRAY (illegible) Tuesday 1st/ Dear Ade,/ Well here I am/ as I said/ writing/ to you. I have 8 minutes/ before the dinner gong goes so/ I'd better hurry./ We're having a super/ time, but the weather is/ shocking. Today we put/ on our raincoats, golf shoes/ & umbrellas & walked to/ the Taggerty River & back/ via Talbot Drive. It/ was lovely (& wet(. It's about/ 6 miles or maybe more./ I didn't think you or John/ would come on such a / terrible day. How's work?/ Think of me eating, sleeping/ & playing won't you./ There are 17 people here. There/ were 30 when we arrived./ Doesn't the Main Street look/ beaut? That's how it really look./ Saw "Mad About Men" here on/ Saturday night. Extra good/ show. Must close. See you/ Friday week. Love Pat.murchison street, marysville, victoria, murray views pty ltd, murray views no 17, postcard, souvenir

Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Murray & Wilson the sum of 30/- for Auditing Books. Signed by G. Murray, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, murray & wilson, g murray, wm rowe

This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 5. Foundations for core wall of earth embankment in New South Wales in September 1921. The River Murray in flood.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume weir diagrams, hume plan details

Pink foolscap report of 12 pages, includes geological map from Pine Creel to Sturt's Creek by H.Y. L. brown; geological map between Mucka and Gordon Downs Station and Tanami by W.R. Murray; geological map of Tanami and surrounding country by W.R. Murray, and Plan of Lawne's Gold Prospecting Claim at Tanami by W.R. Murray pine creek, sturt's creek, tanami, northern territory, tanami gold country

Professor Murray Cree, Gippsland Campus Acting Head School of Businessgippsland campus collection, staff member, professor murray cree, gippsland campus acting head school of business, gippsland campus

Ordained as Methodist Minister 1952, Minister at Derby Tas 1945-46; Zeehan Rosebury 1950-51; Kyabram Vic 1951-52, Returned to Tasmania to Sprent 1952-1955, Sth Launceston (Lawrence Vale) 1955-1960; Mt Waverley 1960-1966; DCE and lay Training 1967-1977; Div of Field Services 1977-1979; Vic Council of Christian Education 1979-1982; w/s 1982 TO 12/1989; Supply at Frankston 1983 to 1986, Hobart City 1986, East Derwent 1986-87; Perm retired 01/90B & W head and shoulders photograph of Rev. Murray J Allen.allen, murray j; methodist/uniting church minister; derby tasmania; deehan rosebury tasmania; kyabram victoria; mt waverley; department of christian education methodist church; division of field services uniting church; victorian council of christian education; frankston victoria; hobart city tasmania; east derwen tasmania; retired 1990

Ordained as Methodist Minister 1952, Minister at Derby Tas 1945-46; Zeehan Rosebury 1950-51; Kyabram Vic 1951-52, Returned to Tasmania to Sprent 1952-1955, Sth Launceston (Lawrence Vale) 1955-1960; Mt Waverley 1960-1966; DCE and lay Training 1967-1977; Div of Field Services 1977-1979; Vic Council of Christian Education 1979-1982; w/s 1982 TO 12/1989; Supply at Frankston 1983 to 1986, Hobart City 1986, East Derwent 1986-87; Perm retired 01/90B & W head and shoulders photo of the Rev. Murray J Allen.allen, murray j; methodist/uniting church minister; derby tasmania; deehan rosebury tasmania; kyabram victoria; mt waverley; department of christian education methodist church; division of field services uniting church; victorian council of christian education; frankston victoria; hobart city tasmania; east derwen tasmania; retired 1990

Ordained as Methodist Minister 1952; Minister at Derby Tas 1945-46; Zeehan Rosebury 1950-51; Kyabram Vic 1951-52. Returned to Tasmania to Sprent 1952-1955, Sth Launceston (Lawrence Vale) 1955-1960; Mt Waverley 1960-1966; DCE and lay Training 1967-1977; Div of Field Services 1977-1979; Vic Council of Christian Education 1979-1982; w/s 1982 TO 12/1989; Supply at Frankston 1983 to 1986, Hobart City 1986, East Derwent 1986-87; Perm retired 01/90B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Murray J Allen.allen, murray j; methodist/uniting church minister; derby tasmania; deehan rosebury tasmania; kyabram victoria; mt waverley; department of christian education methodist church; division of field services uniting church; victorian council of christian education; frankston victoria; hobart city tasmania; east derwen tasmania; retired 1990

Colour photograph of the Yarrawonga Pre Olympic Swimming Pool in the Murray River. swimming pool, sport, swimming, pre olympic, natural, lake, yarrawonga, murray river

Sculptural portrait of John Murray, President of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat.john murray, johm paul murray, old colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' hall, entrance, sculpture

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - Murray Views No. 27 - Sturt St Ballarat, divided back.trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, shelters, tram 32

Bilson and Co. operated a general store in Murray Street, Colac with its history dating from 1884 to 1955. Originally founded by the Tulloh family it became known as Bilsons after 1889 when Franklin Bilson came from Allansford where he had operated a general store. Bilsons store became one of the largest stores in country Victoria. In 1952 Bilsons merged with Foy and Gibsons. and in 1955 the Foy Bilson business was sold. This label is of interest firstly because it is a memento of Bilson's stores an important 20th century business in country Victoria and secondly because Franklin Bilson and his wife, Fanny, both have their place in Warrnambool's history.Rectangular white label with dark blue text and some scroll decoration. It is adhered to a piece of pink card .DIRECT IMPORTERS OF DRAPERY DRESSMAKERS & MILLINERS TAILORS & OUTFITTERS GROCERS & GENERAL STOREKEEPERS WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS From Bilson & Co. MURRAY STREET, COLACcolac, drapers, tailors, dressmakers, milliners, grocers, wine and spirit merchants, general store, bilsons, foy bilson, fanny bilson captain of the allansford womens cricket team, franklin bilson

Framed Copy of Apprenticeship Indenture Certificate for Jonathon Murray 1829, under glass in thin wooden frame with brown mount, Jonathon Murray's history is on the back, Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibyperson, individual, employee, jonathon murray

These 10 photographs were taken over two decades from the late 1950s to 1979 at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The two photos taken in 1961 are annotated with named personnel and the date. The other photos are not annotated with dates, locations and names of personnel, although the technicians in the last three photos taken in 1979 are positively identified. The photos were most likely taken in the Ballroom, Ante Room and Attic, Cartographic Squadron’s main production rooms on the top floor of Fortuna Villa. Scribing was the cartographic process of drafting topographic features such as drainage, relief, vegetation, roads and culture on specially coated map reproduction material. The cartographic technician scribed out the map feature such as a creek to a specified line width on the map sheet, using a tool affixed with a metal or sapphire tipped cutter.This is a set of 10 photographs of technicians scribing topographic features at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1950s. unidentified personnel in Cartographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Cartographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Cartographic Squadron Attic .4) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. Cartographic Squadron Attic .5) - Photo, black & white, Oct 1961. L to R: PTE P. Carseldine, PTE H.S. Pasley, PTE C.A. Brown, WO2 M.A. McLaren, CPL Jennifer H. Murray. Cartographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, Oct 1961. CPL Jennifer H. Murray. Cartographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, 1979. SPR Mick Ellis in Cartographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, 1979. SPR Mark Casey in Cartographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, 1979. SPR Sharon (Jones) Treble in Cartographic Squadron .10) - Photo, black & white, 1961. PTE BJ Madex. Cartographic Squadron.1 to .4 - annotated “Scribing” .5 – annotated “Scribing PTE P. Carseldine, PTE H.S. Pasley, PTE C.A. Brown, WO2 M.A. McLaren, CPL Jennifer H. Murray. Oct 1961” .6 - annotated “Scribing CPL Jennifer H. Murray. Oct 1961” .7 to .9 - annotated “Scribing” .10 – annotated “PTE Madex Oct 61”royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, carto

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. WARRNAMBOOL'S 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 November1884 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 fund raising 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 court house 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 historic 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 Historic 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 art works 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. Old Man Murray Author: Will Lawson Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1937Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC LAW Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institutewarrnambool, 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, old man murray, will lawson

The Origin of Species Author: Charles Darwin Publisher: John Murray Date: 1860Label on spine cover with typed text R.H. 575 DAR Pastedown end page has 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, the origin of species, charles darwin

Black and white photograph of Murray's Pass, aggerty River, Marysville, 1924-25.photograph, landscape

Photograph of Bramley family. Early residents of the Needles, Berringama, Victoria - 20th September, 1902Framed photograph of the Bramley girls playing tennis at the Needles, Berringama, Upper Murray. On back of frame - September 20th, 1902, at "The Needles" Berringama. Charles Bramley and sisters Minnie & Nellie - "The Bramley girls playing tennis."bramley, needles, berringama, tennis

Framed and laminated colur photograph featuring the Murray Goulburn Dairy Co-operative.

Three empty tobacco tins. One square Country Life cigarette tin (reddish colour). One rectangle Erinmove Flake Murray's Yellow/red. One round Erinmove Mixture Murray's Yellow/red writingtobacco tin

The Beveridges pioneered the Swan Hill area on the Murray River and lived among the People of the Murray River. They learned the Aboriginal dialects, lore and customs. Peter Beveridge faithfully recorded these and his book was published posthumously by his family.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsvictorian history, murray river

Tin ship's tank also used as a water tank."FOR INSULATED HOLD STOWAGE"/"MURRAYS CARAMELS"ship tank, churchill island, westernport