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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats with children on board in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebration, 1960. Floats with children on board in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats with children on board in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. School children taking part'. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Gold fossicking Concongella Creek 1960's
Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchB/W photograph of creek with gold cradle1960's Fossicking for gold along Concongella Creek, south of Great Western -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Directories 1965, Who's Who 1960.. Living in Ringwood 1978
1. Life and living in Ringwood 1978; 2. Who's who in Ringwood 1960; 3. Business directory of Ringwood & district 1965. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of The World Vol 24
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. The Historians History of The World Vol 24 set 4 A comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of Nations as recorded by the great writers of all ages Edited by Henry Smith Williams Publisher: The Times Date: 1908Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the historians history of the world vol 24, henry smith williams -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
photograph, Eastlink Ringwood Bypass Construction-Bypass-From Warrandyte rd 24/8/95
Colour photographWritten on back of photo: "Ringwood Bypass Works-Mullum Ck Undergrounding Looking East from Warrandyte Rd 24/8/95" -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Flaminia, photo, Slovenians ready to board Flaminia, 1960, September 1960
Next step Slovenian refugees moving on from refugee camp in Latina to a new start in Australia end of September 1960 with the ship FlaminiaSlovenian refugees ready to leave Latina camp, ItalyBlack and white photo of a group of Slovenian refugeesslovenian refugees in italy, slovenian association melbourne -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun News Paper Special Dated 24/ 5/ 1941 - My War Part 14 - Australians Fighting In Crete, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24/5/1941 - Tragety At Crete
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 14 - Dated 24/5/1941Local News Paper Reporting on World War 2 Events = Special Dated 24/5/1941The Sun Newspaper - Special - My War Part 14 - Reporting on Events - The Tragedy at CreteAustralians Fighting in Crete - Te Tragedy at Creteaustralians fighting in crete, world war 2 history, local newspaper dated 24/5/1941 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Silver wedding anniversary for Vass couple and Norwood High School Speech Night 1960
Anniversary held at Methodist Church, Ringwood Hall Norwood High School Speech night at Ringwood Town Hall on 14 December 1960 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood and Croydon Mail, Adelaide Street ,Ringwood. Early 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood and Croydon mail,Adelaide Street . Early 1960's -
Federation University Historical Collection
Award, Stokes, Peter Alexander's Junior Techncial School Basketball Medallion, 1960, 1958
Stokes was established in 1856 by a young English die-sinker named Thomas Stokes, who had arrived from England duringthe gold rush of that era. Disappointment in the fields led him to Melbourne where he setup business as a diesinker producing medals, tokens, buttons and silverware, a skill he acquired over five dedicated years of apprenticeship which he had completed in Birmingham, England. A merger with G.F Martin in 1867 saw the firm introduce electroplated nickel silver to Australia. The banking crisis of the 1890’s saw a split with Martin and the gradual joining of Thomas Stokes’ three sons, and by 1911 the company was called Thomas Stokes and Sons. A double sided medallion featuring a basketballer and the word 'basketball' on one side and engraved information on verso.Engraved into the medallion Ballarat Junior Technical School 1960 Basketball P. Alexander 1958ballarat junior technical school, athletics, numismatics -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Shopping Centre and Service Station (3 Views). Probably late 1960's
On Reverse of 3 photos: "Heathmont".Undated but estimated late 1960's based on cars. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960'. Float by Coles (rather unique)'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City of Ringwood celebration, 1960. Excited children watching procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood, 19 March, 1960 - local unit 3rd Div. Engineers
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City 1960. Local unit 3rd Div. Engineers'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood procession - 19 March, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City, 1960. Parade - Ex Naval Mens Association'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood procession spectators - 19 March, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City, 1960. Spectators watching parade - Cub Group'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Last meeting as Borough of Ringwood, 1960 with Mayor Albert Lavis
Catalogue card reads, 'Last meeting as Borough of Ringwood, 1960. Albert Lavis - Mayor'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 1960 City of Ringwood celebrations
Written on back of photograph, '1960. City celebrations'. (2 copies and 1 newspaper clipping).