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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Precious Stones and Precious Metals
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 1942 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. Precious Stones and Precious Metals Author: C W King Publisher: George Bell and Sons Date: 1883 Label on spine with typed text PAT 549 KIN Inside front cover has a sticker 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, c w king, precious stones and precious metals -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australasian Fossils
Australasian Fossils - A Students' Manual of Palaeontology Author: Frederick Chapman Publisher: George Robertson & Co Date: 1914 Label on spine with typed text RA 560.994 CHA warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, frederick chapman, a students' manual of palaeontology, palaeontology, australasian fossils -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Vagabond Papers Third Series
The Vagabond Papers Third Series Sketches of Melbroune Life, in Light and Shade Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1877 Label on spine with typed text R.A. 994.5 VAG Inside front cover has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, the vagabond papers third series -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Group of 1941 enlistee's Seymour Capt George Chandler centre 2nd row C coy 24 Batt.photo, ww2, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - BENDIGO PARISH PLAN
Bendigo Parish Plan Central Bendigo. Canvas with Canvas typed edges. Taken from George Black's maps -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
CHANDLER Geo. E
George E. Chandler and William Coull - 1st MG Batt. Photo and service records. See Pic 573documents, ww1, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CERTIFICATE OF TITLE
Certificate of titles and its subdivision plans for land bought by George Lansell in Toorak. Dated 27th August 1874.melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - PRINCE GEORGE LODGE BADGE
Masonic badge, white with black writing. Prince George Lodge no. 474 on outside. In the centre Bro. C.F. Schilling.organisation, masonic lodge, badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO AND VICINITY: FORTUNA
Small typed document with some information on Fortuna -'Bendigo and Vicinity' - Fortuna. Mention of George Lansell, Theodore Ballerstedt.bendigo, house, fortuna villa, george lansell, theodore ballerstedt, 180 gold mine, fortuna, sir henry lock, the marquis of normanby, earl of hopetoun. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Net fishing off the beach, Port Melbourne, 1970s
Copy of B&W photograph of Net fishing off the beach, with 'Dugga' BEAZLEY's grandfather George in centre, c1970s.On rear: 'D Beazley photo collection Neg No PM004/21'industry - fishing, george beazley -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Cross
Wooden cross painted White with "Mathers, Ian George 2794496". An Australian flag and a red knitted poppy are attachedcross, mathers, ian george -
St Kilda Historical Society
Souvenir - Medallion, ANZAC day medallion, 1916
The ANZAC Day medallion was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for school children in 1916, to commemorate the first anniversary of the ANZAC Forces landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. It was issued for sale to children and the general public.Circular medallion with head of King George V facing left on obverse, and a wreath surrounding the word 'ANZAC' on the reverseObverse: FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1916 Reverse; ANZAC (surrounded by wreath) DEPT. OF EDUCATION VICTORIA LEST WE FORGET 25 APR 15 (around circumference) wwi, world war i, anzac day -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, Luscombe Family Heritage, 1995
To coincide with 85th birthday of Henry Keith Luscombe, this booklet has been produced to bring together a collection of family memorabilia 1863-1995.Cream cover, photograph of George and Jane Luscombe on front, oval frame garden settling, flowers and gum leaves.luscombe family history, luscombe r, toolamba, tatura -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Henry Field Gurner, Chronicle of Port Phillip : now the colony of Victoria from 1770 to 1840, 1978
First Published 1878 by George Robertson. Diary style history of Port Phillip from 1770 to 1840, with notes.b&w illustrationsport phillip, victorian history, local history -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1938
Born on 4 July 1918, the son of Queen Sālote Tupou III and her consort Prince Viliami Tungī Mailefihi. He was educated at Newington College and studied Law at Sydney University while resident at Wesley College in Sydney, Australia. He was appointed Minister of Education by Queen Sālote in 1943, Minister of Health in 1944, and in 1949, Premier. He remained a lay preacher of the Free Wesleyan Church until his death, and in some circumstances, was empowered to appoint an acting church president. He was King of Tonga from the death of his mother in 1965 until his death in Auckland on 10 September 2006.Hand tinted waist length studio photograph of H.R.H. George Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, mounted on cream card.george taufa'ahau tupou iv, king of tonga, preacher, free wesleyan church of tonga. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shire Engineer resigns, 1937
The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.The Shire Engineer, Norman George Roeszler, resigned from the Blackburn and Mitcham Council to take a new post in Sandringham.shire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Why people travel miles, 17/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.Article by Liz Bell on George Greenberg and Peter Surrah's pharmacy, Mitcham Apothecary which he sold in 1992.greenberg, george, surrah, peter, pharmacies, mitcham apothecary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photo taken of wall above fireplace in adjoining room to Shop of Friends & Customers signatures and comments to George Robinson.blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Football Club Premiers 1914, 1914
See NP4151Sepia-toned photograph of the Mitcham Football team and supporters taken outside in 1914, The captain was Michael George (not identified)mitcham football club, sporting clubs, football clubs -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - black and white, Gervasoni Family
Black and white photograph of Tom and Ivy Gervasoni and their father George Gervasoni, son of Luigi Gervasoni and Eliza Ritzau. ivy gervasoni -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Print - King George V Print
Print of a coloured painted portrait of King George V in military uniform. Print is mounted in gold wooden frame -
National Wool Museum
Coin - One Florin Two Shillings, 1921
Silver coin depicting the Australian coat of arms on one side, and profile of George V Crowned bust left.front: GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN: REX F.D.IND: IMP: back: ONE FLORIN - TWO SHILLINGS / 1921george v, coin, currency, money, commonwealth of australia, silver, florin, shillings, 1921, one florin two shillings -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 263(8), 1948
Constructing Rock Wall Swan Street. Constructed by Public Works maintenance staff George Phillips and Jack Edwards.rock wall, swan street, public works, maintenance, staff, george phillips, jack edwards, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 263/9, 1948
Constructing Rock Wall Swan Street. Constructed by Public Works maintenance staff George Phillips and Jack Edwards.rock wall, swan street, public works, maintenance, staff, george phillips, jack edwards, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 263/10, 1948
Constructing Rock Wall Swan Street. Constructed by Public Works maintenance staff George Phillips and Jack Edwards.rock wall, swan street, public works, maintenance, staff, george phillips, jack edwards, e. m. gibson collection -
Mont De Lancey
Medal, 1911
Presented to School childrenRound gold medal attached to yellow ribbon, commemorating the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.commemorative medals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1996
number in album 03582.02Black and white photograph Metung Bowls Club member George Fail at season opening. Lakes Entrance Victoriabowls club, sports -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDALS, WW1
Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, The 1914-15 Star, 12/1918
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1826
This Great Britain shilling is dated 1826. There were over 6 million of these coins minted during the reign of King George IV, 1820-1830 This coin’s denomination is not inscribed on the coin but it has been identified as a shilling from information about the King George III currency 1816-1820. - This Shilling is 24mm (the same size as this coin) British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. The obverse side of the coin’s inscription translation is “George IV by the Grace of God”. The engraver of the obverse image was William Wyon. The reverse side’s inscription on the coin is translated " King of The British territories, Defender of the Faith” The engraver of the reverse image was William Wyon. AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 40,000 silver Spanish dollars, purchased by the English government, were delivered to Sydney to help resolve the currency problem reported by Governor Macquarie. The coins were converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. The holey dollars hold the place of being the first distinctively Australian coins. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. Coin, Great Britain shilling. 1826. Silver coin, round. Obverse; King George IV bare head, looking left. Reverse; crowned lion; below, a large crown; below are a shamrock, rose and thistle united. Inscriptions on both sides of coin (denomination not inscribed).Obverse “GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA” and “1826” Reverse “BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, great britain shilling 1826, king george iv currency, colonial australia currency, william wyon, numismatics