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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood derailment on 11 Feb 1908 at Wantirna Rd. underpass looking north. Maroondah Highway near trees beyond underpass
Printed directly below photographs, "1. overturned engine and tender at the 'dead end' which was carried away. The X indicates position of fireman McKeone when rescued. 2. View from the road. Railway accident at Ringwood". Typed below photograph, "Ringwood derailment 1902 at Wantirna Rd. underpass looking north. Maroondah Highway near trees beyond underpass". Date incorrect, should be 11 Feb 1908 (as per item 2019) - refer to The Argus article published on Wednesday 12 February 1908, page 7. Thanks to railway enthusiast Neal Glover for pointing out the error. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Victorian Railways, Victorian Railways Memorandum, dated 30-11-1906 re St Kilda tramway, 30/11/1906 12:00:00 AM
Victorian Railways Memorandum, dated 30-11-1906 on VR printed form Z 183a, advising Porter (?) G. H. Biquell (?) that he had been transferred to the position of Conductor on the St Kilda Brighton Electric Tramway from 1/12. He was to report to Mr. Bradford at the Power Station, Elsternwick. Signed by J. Keane Acting Station Master West Richmond station. Has been completed using a form with a perforated edge on the left hand side.trams, tramways, victorian railways, st kilda brighton, conductors, personnel, elwood -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 11 Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Historical Records of Australia Series 1 Vol 11
"Historical Records of Australia Series 1 Vol 11 Janaury, 1823 - November, 1825" Governors Despatches to and from England Publisher: Library Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament Date: 1917Inside front cover has a sticker that reads 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, mechanics’ institute, historical records of australia series 1 vol 11 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 11
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 a 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 a 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. 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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 11 Author: Ernest Scott Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1943 Further Information: Australia During The WarThe label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 11, ernest scott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Jagajaga community sports awards 2019, 29/10/2019
Annual sports awards, sponsored by Jagajaga Federal Electorate (member Kate Thwaites). It includes brief bios of the award recipients.26 p. black and white text, col. photo and logossporting events, jagajaga community sports awards, kate thwaites -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Separation Tree Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
The original Separation Tree was one of two red river gums that pre-dated European occupation, and was the site where colonists congregated to celebrate the announcement of Victoria's separation from New South Wales on 15 November 1850. It died as the result of vandalism in 2010 and 2013. Saplings of the original were planted around Melbourne in 2014, including this one along the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. The old aqueduct bridge can be seen in background.2 colour digital photographsseparation tree, plenty river trail, aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Batman Apple Tree Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
The Batman Apple Tree is said to be the oldest apple tree in Victoria and came from the remnants of John Batman's orchard after his death. In the 1840s, this area was Frederick Flintoff's orchard on land called Brancepeth Farm. The tree is located along the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 3 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, batman apple tree, john batman, frederick flintoff, brancepeth farm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Van Dyk's Swimming Academy 2019, 12/08/2019
Van Dyk's Swimming Academy is located in Para Road Greensborough. Brothers, Alf and Ken Woods built the Para Road pool in 1967. It opened as a Van Dyk school in 1987.Colour digital photographvan dyk's swimming academy, para road greensborough, swimming pools greensborough, swimming schools greensborough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre Volunteers, 2019
.1) L-R Margaret Evans, Marilyn Jeffs, Clare Gervasoni (Curator), Lucie Akers (Library staff), Ciara Harrison, Sue Owen (Library Director), Julia Walsh (in white), Caroline Tuener-Booth, Beth Kicinski .2) L-R Margaret Evens, Sue Owen (Library Director), Julia Walsh, Marilyn Jeffs, Ciara Harrison, Lizzie Tongway, Beth Kicinski. Caroline Turner Booth, Lucie Akers (Library_, Neil Huybrets, Clare Gervasoni (curator)sue owen (library director), julia walsh, marilyn jeffs, ciara harrison, lizzie tongway, lucie akers (library_, neil huybrets, clare gervasoni, sue owen, beth kicinski, caroline turner booth, volunteers, geoffrey blainey research centre, margaret evans -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Henry Sutton Wall Mural at the Ballarat School of Mines TAFE, 2019
Colour photographs of the Henry Sutton Timeline on the wall at the Ballarat School of Mines TAFE bullding (S Building) in Grant St.henry sutton, ballarat school of mines, old chemistry building, timeline, mural -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Memorial to Francis Davis in the grounds of Federation University, SMB Campus, 2019, 20/01/2019
Francis Gordon Davis was born in Ballarat on 09 August 1899. He is the only former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School who was killed on service during World War One. Davis enlisted into the Australian Flying Corps, Laverton, on 12 April 1918 at which time he was 18 and 8 months and served as a second class Air Mechanic. His service number was 3310. He died accidentally from shock resulting from an accident resulting from skidding a Leyland Motor Lorry at Leighterton, Tetbury, Gloucester, England on 28 January 1919 and is buried in Grave 6 in the Soldiers Corner of the Leighterton Cemetery. Francis Davis was accorded a full military funeral, firing party, bugler and pallbearers. The coffin was draped in the Union Jack and surmounted in several beautiful wreathes sent from his brother 2/A.M. E.H. Davis (A.F.C Leighterton), officer of the A.F.C. Leighterton, Gloucester, Cadets of A.F.C. and many other personal friends of the deceased. The "Last Post" was sounded at the graveside, and the Rev. Major K.D. Norman C. of E. A.I.F. officiated. The grave was to be turfed and an oak cross erected by the A.I.F. London. Administrative Headquarters A.I.F. London were represented at the funeral. (http://bih/index.php/Francis_G._Davis) In June 1922 Alfred Davis, the father of Francis Davis, planted a tree in the grounds of the Ballarat Junior Technical School in honour of hos son. It was the first tree of six planted in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines on Arbor Day 1922. Speaking of the planting of the tree by Mr Davis the Chief Secretary (Mr M. Baird M.L.A.), said he trusted the memory would ever remain green at the school. Had he and others not given their lives nothing that we could have done to-day could have retrieved the time. Australians had indeed done splendidly, but they should take a wider outlook than Australia, and reading the history of the Genoa Conference he had been struck by what had been done ... We should honor such men as he in whose memory that tree was planted, and the schools that sent them out to fight for us. He hoped the empire would always be able to produce such men, so that the Empire would always be able to lead the World's struggle for the benefit of humanity. The last post was then sounded by Mr. H. Green. ... (Ballarat Courier, 19 June 1922)A number of photographs of a tree and marble plaque in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. It was a memorial to Francis Davis, a former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, who died on active service during World War One.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior secondary school, world war one, memorial, marble plaque, marble memorial, tree, memorial tree, davis, francis davis, centenary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Cleaning the Skylight Windows on P Building, Mount Helen campus, 2019, 08/2019
Colour photographs of two men cleaning the windows on the rook at P Building on Federation University Mt Helen Campus. p buildings, mt helen campus, window cleading, roof -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Creswick's War Through the Eyes of Driver S. Gordon Spittle MM "The War Correspondent", 2019
Soft covered book of 242 pages. This book is a chronology of Gordon Spittle's war, what happens to him, where he goes and the people he meets. Spittle served with the 18 Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC). Gift of Major Neil Leckie RFD (Ret'd)australian army service corps, s. gordon spittle, gordon spittle, world war one, ascot, allendale, william brazenor, harold joseph reid, james leslie sim, les sim, harry smerdon holmes, leslie john walter, jack nase, ray blight, john joseph nase, john raymond blight, frank thomas, baupaume, amiens, messines, somme, roy jackson, les vernon, violet spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Corellas visit the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 2019, 16/05/2019
The Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre is on the 4th level of the E.J. Barker Library (Mt Helen Campus). Many birds used the window ledge.Colour photographs on the window ledge of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre at the Federation University Mount Helen Campus. corella, bird -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft: Prue Venables, 2019
Black and white soft covered, 111 page book featuring the ceramic work of Prue Venables. prue venables, neville french, ceramics, allison britton, gwyn hanssen piggot, ballarat school of mines, rmit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Federation University Student Residences, 2019, 02/05/2019
Colour photograph of the Federation University Student Residences behind gum trees.federation university student residences, mount helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Francis Davis Centenary Memorial, 2019
A centenary event was held to mark the centenary of the death of Francis Davis, the only Ballarat Junior Technical School student to die on active service during World War One. The event took place beside a tree planted in memory to Frank Davis an a very hot 4- degree celcius day.Members of the Davis family are photographed at a tree planted in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines commemorating Francis Davis who died on active service during World War One.francis davis, world war one, memorial tree, ballarat school of mines, centenary, john dellaca, cr samantha mcintosh, sam henson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Federation University: Our Story, 2019
A chart showing all the predecessor institutions of Federation University Australia.timeline, university of ballarat, federation university, ballarat school of mines, gippslnd institute of tafe, ballarat technical art school, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat technical school, ballarat teachers' college -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Federation University Australia, Federation University Annual Report, 2019
Formerly University of Ballarat, it was renamed Federation University in 2014.Blue soft covered annual report, and a PDF digital copyfederation university australia, federation university annual report, annual report, strategic plan 2018-2022, wadawurrung, boonwurrung, wurundjeri, turrbal, jagera, gunai kurnai, mutthi mutthi, barkindji, wotjobaluk, jaadwa, jadawadjali, wergaia, jupagulk, terry moran, helen bartlett, ballarat tech school, federation college, worldskills, vocational education, federation university technology park, technology park, fatemah javidan, britt klein, micahel poulton, dayle stevens, samuel mayo, rodney beach, benjamin cole, elizabeth lewis-gray, gregory mcrae, vernon wall, bella guerin, jeanette watson, david stratton, aboriginal and torres strait islander alumni chapter, terrence moran, elisa zentveld, pauline buckland, ian nethercote, rhonda whitfield, andrew reeves, michael w. ryan, mashelle parrett, george fong, stacey grose, steven davies, anthony stone, des pearson, iqbal gondal, jane smith, erin morgan, crystal petschsk, grant meredith, lachlan grant, walter withers, health and fitness centre, aboriginal and torres straight islander alumni chapter, terence moran, statistics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Federation University Stretch Action Plan (RAP) June 2019-June 2022, 2019
41 page booklet with the front cover featuring the work of JoSh Muir (Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara and Barkinjl) and Shanaya Sheridan (Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Boon Wurrung).reconciliation action plan, josh muir, shanaya sheridan, geoff lord, bryan powell, kelly haseloff, peter lovett, helen bartlett, george fong, paul hemming, nicholas johnson, jasmine graham, uncle dennis, eileen harrison, gnarrwirring karung, emma milliken -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Multiple, Demolition of Iceland Building, 28 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 19 July 2019, 19/7/2019
Built in 1970 by Pat Burley, Iceland was a popular attraction, with bands as well as ice skating. It was sold in 1981, and subsequently was converted into various business units. 4 photos taken during the demolition if the old Ringwood Ice-skating Rink building, Iceland, 28 Maroondah Highway between New Street and the freeway. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Multiple, Ringwood Historical Society Parkwood Archives Store (North Ringwood) , August 2019, 3/8/2019
This store is used by Ringwood and District Historical Society for larger archive items, newspapers, and cartons of material yet to be catalogued. A group of digital photos of the RDHS Parkwood Archive Store in the Parkwood Community Hub, 35-39 Tortice Dr, Ringwood North VIC 3134. Taken by Ken Briscoe -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, New Cottages at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
The Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village is run by the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc. Colour phootgraphs of the new cottages at Charles Anderson Grove.charles anderson grove, retirement village, old colonists, old colonists association of ballarat -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Pamphlet - Photograph - Colour, New Cottages at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Vince Braybrook was a member of the Old Colonists' Association Council and was actively involved with the building of 15 new cottages at Charles Anderson Grove. Colour phootgraphs of the ribbon cutting to name a new cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove retirement Village the Braybrook Cottage. Left to Right: Vince Braybrook, Glynis Braybrook, Jamie Sleep (OCA President), Jo Barber (OCA Vice President).charles anderson grove, retirement village, vince braybrook, jamie sleep, jo barber, old colonists' association of ballarat inc -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Naming of the Hilton White Cottage at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Colour phootgraphs of the ribbon cutting to name a new cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove retirement Village the Hilton White Cottage. charles anderson grove, retirement village, hilton white cottage, old colonists' association of ballarat inc. -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Naming of the Charles Cottage at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Colour phootgraphs of the ribbon cutting to name a new cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove retirment Village the Braybrook Cottage. Left to Right: Melville Charles, Marie Charlescharles anderson grove, retirement village, melville charles, marie charles -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, The Naming of the Joe White Cottage at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Colour phootgraphs of the ribbon cutting to name a new cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove retirement Village the Joe White Cottage. charles anderson grove, retirement village, joe white cottage, andrew tweedie -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Plaques on the Community Centre at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Plaques relating to the Community Centre at the Old Colonists' Association Retriement Village at Charles Anderson Grove, and previous donors.charles anderson grove, retirement village, commuinty centre, ian s. fraser, joe white bequest, hilton white estate, lancelot w. wilson estate, ian rollo currue estate foundation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Newsletter, Stop the Diamond Village Apartment Complex: Newsletters April/May 2019, 2019
Brochure protesting a proposed high rise residential development at Diamond Village shopping centre2 newsletters, each 1 p., printed both sides in black on white paper, yellow highlights and illustrationsdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village apartment complex, banyule council