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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of The World
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. Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of The World Publisher: A M Smith Date: 1886Label on spine with typed text 730 SMI Front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, National Trust (Vic) nomination form for the English Electric Canberra B.2 Bomber: August 2012
A M/S Word document containing NVVM's application for nomination of the Canberra Bomberairplanes - design and construction -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Award - Trophy
Gold medal trophy for 10 mile bike race, awarded to M Moylan -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lakes Entrance Passenger Vessels, 1996
Newspaper cuttings including biographical information from local sources M - Z.genealogy -
Clunes Museum
Book, GREYCAINE BOOK MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. LONDON, THE ROAD THAT BENDS
BADLY DAMAGED NOVEL BY RUBY M AYERS. BELONGING TO AVER EBERHARDT. CLUNESlocal history, book, fiction, books fiction -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTO TAKEN AT THE CLUNES MUSEUM OF D. RODGERS, M. HARRIS, MR. LAYlocal history, photography, photographs, museum, clunes -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Engine - water cooled
McCormick Deering, Model M, 1 1/2 HP , 500 RPM -
Wangaratta High School
Photograph- Rowan Barrow, 1993
Colour image of Rowan barrow and competitor number in BIG M Triathlon number 86 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, 14, 1933-1947
3 girls standing beside the Lily Ponds. Names handwritten. (M. Younger.)lily ponds, mabs younger, female students -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Public Transport Map of Melbourne", 5/1995
Map Includes description of tram and bus routes, private bus routes, and rail lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc and how to use the map. Gives details of the ticketing system, along with photographs of the various modes. Dated May 1995 with a stylised image of some of Melbourne's landmarks on the cover. Published by the Public Transport Corporation.Yields information about Melbourne public transport services in 1995.Fold out map (36 sections 9 across x 4 deep), "Public Transport Map", coloured of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and the outer Metropolitan services.tramways, melbourne, tram services, bus services, maps, railways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS
A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College Group D1 students in 1956. The group is in front of an aluminium pre-fab portable classroom which contained rooms three and four at Camp Hill State School. The students are - L. Lee, J. McInerny, D. Mackie, J. Poulton, J. Richardson, B. Rodgers, C. Stewart, D. Walsh, R. Wilton, M. McLean, M. Maunder, M. Murphy, J. Stebbins, S. Waite, M. Newnham, M. O'Keefe and G. Perryman. The lecturer with the students is Mr. Ron Strauch. The Camp Hill State School spire can be seen in the background. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, bendigo teachers' college, students, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... trams ...Geelong Scrubber tram at tram depot 21/8/1955, with two trams in background. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings No. K(z)(51) ' In blue ink on base, 'Geelong, Scrubber car, depot, 1/50, f5.6, 21/8/55'tramways, trams, geelong, scrubber tram, depot, scrubber -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, RAAF
The uniform belonged to Wing Commander "Leonard Bacon", born 11 June 1906. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31 May 1926 No. 03305 with the rank AC.1. In 9 postings in Vic, QLD and WA he rose through 11 ranks to Sgt Maj Class 2 by 1940. He was commissioned as Flying Officer on 1.8.1940. He rose through the ranks to be Wing Commander on 1.7.1951. During WW2 from 1941 he was explosives Inspecting Officer at Northern Area 5 then to Explosive Inspecting Officer for the whole RAAF in the S/W Pacific. This role took him to some 21 places in the North from Townsville - Darwin to across the islands many several times. Leonard was awarded a "Mention in Despatches" on Morotai in 1945. Post WW2 in 1950 Leonard was appointed Chief Inspector of explosives in the RAAF, one of these roles was the supervision of the disposal of large quantities of War Stock. On 13.6.1958 he was recommended for an “OBE” which he received in the 1959 New Years Honors List. Leonard retired from the RAAF on 11.6.1960 after 34 years. This is a very brief record of his service documents.Dark Blue Service Dress Uniform comprising of jacket (.1) Pants (.2) gold buttons with RAAF emblems. Ribbons on the coat are as follows; Left to Right: OBE, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal. Jacket has black inside lining with belt connected to back. Three stripes of Wing Commander rank on the sleeves. Size "M".raaf, uniform, leonard bacon -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Memories of a Country Childhood, 2008
This is a book by Jean McDonald (nee Henderson) telling of her childhood experiences. Born in 1924 Jean McDonald was one of seven children who grew up at Rivery Park, a dairy farm in Grassmere in the 1930s and 40s. She went to school in Cooramook and Warrnambool. This book is of interest as it describes the life of Jean McDonald in Grassmere. It is an important social history of the life and times of a local woman. This is a soft cover book of 189 pages. The front cover has a coloured photograph of three children near a stream and the back cover has an extract from the book and some comments on it. The book contains ten chapters and many black and white photographs. ‘M. Jansen’ jean mcdonald, grassmere, cooramook, rural life in the western district -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COOKING STOVE
One burner stove. M1950Green metal Gasoline cylinder, stainless steel burner, brown plastic on/off switch, three metal legs fold out from bottom of cylinder.M-1950equipment, cooking, stove -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: ORDER OF SERVICE (PAMPHLET), 1980
Single fold Order of Service for Combined Service of Thanksgiving for 70 Years of Guiding in Australia. 3rd August, 1980. St. Peter's Anglican Church, Eaglehawk.M. Bushorganization, church, bendigo churches -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Model Tank
Model Centurion Tank. Tank is painted army Green and has Red paint on edges of where surfaces are "cut away" This cut away model reveals the parts of the tank normally not seen from outside its exterior.Revealed are the men who operate the vechile and its functions, various parts included the engine /motor area.M 104model tank., centurion tank -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, c. 1900-1912
Aqua tinted clear glass bottle, oval in section with embossed initial on base.'M' on base. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, c. 1900 - 1912
Clear round glass bottle for stopper, with embossed initial on base.'M' on base. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Glass Bottle
Rotted Cork in lid HoleM559 M -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Maffra and District Historical Society, Maffra Past and Present
A pictorial history of the Maffra Shire and township of Maffra VictoriaM Campbelltownship -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Serviette Ring "M D"
M Dserviette, ring -
Clunes Museum
Clothing - NIGHT GOWN
NIGHT GOWN ORIGINALLY WORN BY ERNEST HULL - SON OF JOHN AND WILHELMINA HULL, FORMER RESIDENTS OF DUNACH, VIA TALBOT. ORIGINAL NAME TAG AT NECK [MINNIE HULL] MCLENNAN [GRANDDAUGHTER OF MRS. HULL, NIECE OF ERNEST HULL.] FOUR GENERATION OF CHILDREN HAVE WORN THIS NIGHT GOWN.INFANTS NIGHT GOWN, WHITE COTTON, BODICE PIN TUCKED, TRIMMED WITH EMBROIDERED COTTON EDGES.M Hlocal history, costume, infant, infants night gown -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Girl Guides Helping Serve Drinks to walkers in the Major Mitchell Marathon 1972
Stawell Girl Guides Helping Serve Drinks to walkers in the Major Mitchell Marathon 1972B/W photograph with campfire and two guides providing drinks to walkersM Hutton -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Girl Guides Helping Serve Drinks to walkers in the Major Mitchell Marathon 1972
Julie Webb, Alison Taylor 1972B/W photograph of three guides providing drinks to walkers from plastic bin. Folding chair and tent shade in backgroundM Huttonguides -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford Press, Companion Bible, Set of Six Volumes, 1900
M Bottomleystawell religion -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Wool review 1958-1959
Donated by Mr Leslie Rourke.A[?] M[?] Winterwool brokering wool sales textile mills textile mills, national council of wool selling brokers of australia, wool brokering, wool sales, textile mills -
National Wool Museum
Stencil
M 15wool - transportation wool sales export - wool, wool - transportation, wool sales, export - wool -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Bottle, Bosisto Eucalyptus Oil Bottle
Glass bottle with J. Bosisto Richmond on the side.M on the base.joseph bosisto, eucalyptus oil -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
number in album 03608.02Colour photograph group children Junior Golfers at Golf Club with tutor Adam Ely. Lakes Entrance VictoriaHolding Mgolf club, sports