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FOUNTAIN IN QUEEN'S PARK, CLUNES LADY SITTING ON GARDEN BENCH BESIDE PICKET FENCEBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF FOUNTAIN IN QUEEN'S PARK, CLUNES. LADY SITTING ON BENCH.POSTCARD TO HELENA DAVIES, MARYFIELD 1909local history, photography, photographs, queen's park garden

PHOTOGRAPH OF MCLENNAN FAMILY SITTING OUTSIDE ON ROCKS.ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF MCLENNAN FAMILYLEFT TO RIGHT- LACHLAN, ANNE (NEE SHRIGLEY), KATHLEEN, LACHLAN, WINIFRED. (MCLENNAN FAMILY)local history, photography, photographs, crick, shrigley, mc lennan, lazarus

To honour the contributions of donors, plaques were often installed in buildings. Initially these were made of metal, but later other materials such as glass and plastic were used. Unfortunately buildings do not stay in their original condition, nor are they necessarily meet the needs of changing organisations, and these plaques were removed during to the organisation moving into new premises. It is unknown to which organisation these donors contributed to, however given the wording, it could be the RVIB.Digital image of two plaquesIn Memory of Margaret Victoria Christian A Generous Benefactor To the Institute To the Memory of the late Winifred Tylerroyal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates

Catherine Davies - Stawell Hospital, Life Governor's Certificate for donation of £844-13-9stawell

A letter dated 25 September 1978, that Legatee Frank Doolan wrote to a Perth Legatee before the 1978 Conference in Geelong. In the letter he mentions that he is trying to ascertain details about the Agenda for the forthcoming Conference in Geelong in November 1978. In particular that a Pensions paper that is to be presented by Eddie Cohen, Chairman of the Melbourne Pensions Committee. Frank mentions that he is the sole survivor of the dinner held for the Geelong Club's inauguration. He says that they have lost 3 octagenarian Legatees in the past fortnight and this has prompted Frank to clear out some of his papers. He also mentions a carbon copy of a diary he had kept on a trip to Perth on the SS Kangaroo and how he appreciated Ivan's hospitality and comradeship on that visit. (see item 01132). The 1978 Geelong Conference had more than 550 Legatees registered at that stage and were planning to seat 600 at a Formal Dinner on the Saturday night. The Conference was to be opened by the Governor General on Thursday and close with a barbeque at the Military School at Queenscliff on the Sunday. Was with other memorabilia that has come from Frank Doolan from both is war service and his time with Legacy.The letter shows the type of correspondence used in the 1970s between Legatees and that strong friendships were maintained between Legatees from different regions of Australia.A letter x 2 pages, written by Frank Doolan to Ivan Davies, a Perth Legatee.Letter is handwritten. In top right corner '77' and '78' is in red type from the notebook it was taken from.conference, frank doolan, comradeship

Property sketches done for Frank Gordon Real Estate in the 1990s. 20 Davies Stbuilt environment - domestic, davies street, frank gordon & co

Photographs Three copies B&W, Winifred Keily 1942 @112 Queen Street Bendigo, W.Keily Jan 1946, and a newspaper cutting kept by W. Keily.photograph, person, winifred keily

NO INFORMATION EXCEPT NAMES.SMALL OVAL PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. BOB YOUNG - STANDING AND THE FORMER MRS ELIZA DAVIES SITTING. MR. YOUNG WEARING HAT, TIE AND FIVE BUTTONED WAISTCOAT - MRS. DAVIES WEARING LARGE DECOATIVE HAT, WHITE JABBO AND DARK DRESS.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens

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. Gordon - The Story of A Hero Author: Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson Publisher: Peter Davies Date: 1953Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 GOR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, gordon - the story of a hero, gordon, peter davies

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Ron Davies Commemorative Drinking Fountain 1976bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming pool

Black and white image on grey board shows Joseph Davies sitting alongside hospital bed of Jack Allan. Joseph Davies is dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with tie, Jack Allan reclining in bed. On bottom of image written in a scroll ' Jack Allan and Joe Davies, The Goldfields Consolidated Hero and his mate. Taken at the Bendigo Hospital. Copyright. On back stamped ' Jn. Ward Symons, Hopkins St., Footscray'W.H. Robinson Photoperson, mining, joseph davies, jack allan, joseph davies, jack allan, bendigo hospital, royal humane society

Students in Form 4 were encouraged and taught to perform plays during the 1960s.G. Davies grew up in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga and attended Mt Beauty Secondary College. Red soft covered book with black and white picture of girl (black) taking a bow and black writing on front and on the spine. The title is in red on white background.'G. Davies Form 4' on first page.school, education, drama, g. davies, tawonga, plays

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Letter sent to Joseph Davies from students of Hill End, State School No. 3054 on 26.7.09. Foolscap Letter expressed congratulations of students on the occasion of Joseph Davies' rescue of John Allan. Letter is signed by Dorothy Williames. Names of students are signed on rear sheet.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, hill end state school no.3054

Postcard. Jack Allan and Joe Davies. Goldfields Consolidated. Hero and his mate. Taken at the Bendigo Hospital.

Black and white photograph of Caroline Ellen Nell Beveridge and her sister Winifred Mary Molly of Beveridges KiaOra Guesthouse dressed in sleeveless summer frock, Lakes Entrance Victoria