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Bialik College
Newspaper article, 'Why Another College?', The Herald, 1962, 1962
"Why Another College?", The Herald, 28 November 1962. "With the opening of Bialik College Appeal this week it may be appropriate to ask why the appeal is being made to the community and what the college expects to contribute to the community in the future. After all Melbourne already has Mount Scopus College taking children from all over Melbourne and four or five other Jewish day schools in a system which is already one if not the best for a community of its size in the world. One of the most important answers to the question is that none of the existing primary schools, not even Mount Scopus, really serves the Jewish educational needs of primary school children in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Even children in these suburbs attending Mount Scopus College spend several hours a day travelling and are thus deprived of valuable time for study, play or other extra curricular activities...."israel, zionist, hebrew school, shakespeare grove, fundraising -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 1 Vol 2 April 1962, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No 1 Vol 2 April 1962, 1962
This is Newsletter No.1 Vol 2 produced by CMHS members April 1962 The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This Issue - Mr R.H.Suggett MLA Letter; Horticultural Show 1904; Harry Hawker; Dr Fleming Joyce; Henry Dendy; John King. This is CMHS Newsletter No 1 Vol. 2 of il 1962 4 x pages Paper L 21.5cm x W 17cm CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER / No.1 Vol. 2 / President T.A.Sheehy ..... Secretary Mrs L Harvey / OUR NEW NEWSLETTER -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Trams due for Overhaul as at 1-10-66", 1/10/1966 12:00:00 AM
List or report - four foolscap sheets, photocopied, possibly on heat sensitive paper titled "Trams due for Overhaul as at 1-10-66", listing all trams in numerical order, giving dotes for last 01 and 02.Has in ink "Mr Hall" in top right hand cornertrams, tramways, overhauls, preston workshops, tramcars -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Biarri 10 Year Certificate Presentation
7126-1: Lelie Bennett, Mayoress Anne gardiner. 7126-1A: Betty rouch, Jen Coote. 7126-1B: John & Mrs Grey. 7126-1C: Sandra Horne, Jeane Skurrie. 7126-1D: June Radford, Jeanne Skurrie. 7126-1E: Shane Wegener, COral Eagles, Tracy Wegener, 7126-1F: Rae Smith,. 7126-1G: Sandra Horne & Daughter, Jen Radford (Back). 7126-1H: Shane wegener, Gail Wood (Libraian) 7126-1I: Don Gardiner, Elenor Musumeci. 7126-1J Beryle Cox, Rae Smith looking at the Slorach Family Tree. 7126-1K: Beryl Cox, Doug Hately (President), Rae Smith.43 Colour Photographs. Showing various peole at the 10 year celebrations.biarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Biarri 10 Year Certificate Presentation
7126-2: Ian Howell, Darol Walstaff. 7126-2A: Ellenor Musumeci, Don Gardiner, June Radford. 7126-2B: Janine Skurrie, Darol Walstaff, Ian Howell, Jill Riddler, Terry Howell. 7126-2C: Beryl Cox, Sandra Horne, Jeanie Skurrie, June Radford (Back). 7126-2D: Don Gardiner, Doug Hately. 7126-2E: Doug Hately, Sandra Horne & Daughter. June Radford (Back). 7126-2F: Don Gariner, Coral Eagles, June Radford, doug Hately. 7126-2G: Beryl Cox with her boo "Slorach's From Scotland.43 Colour Photographs Showing various people at the 10 year celebrations. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hobbs Family House at 10 Seaby Street Stawell 1997
Built by Mary Ellen Hobbs of Seaby Street widow of William Hobbs.B/W photograph of substantial brick home at 10 Seaby Street. stawell -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1962
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 21 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1962 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 1962, The Footscray Advertiser
Year book for the Williamstown High School 1962 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white printed publication. Off-white cover printed in yellow, red and black. 72 p.: ill.williamstown high school, 1962, high tide, yearbook -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 10
The Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 10 Publisher Adam and Charles Black Date 1879Stamped Terang Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Memorial Plaque at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
Plaque describing monument at corner of Main Road and Pitt Street, Eltham, unveiled by Joh Ebeli, 10 October 1987, the gift of Mr and Mrs R.C. McLellan. The commemorative plaque explains the functions of the various items used in the Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and Time capsule.Colour photograph1987, activities, eltham community centre, time capsule -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Procession Lower Main Street 1962 -- 3 photos
Three photographs of procession Main Street 1962. Showing Wall Bakers. C H Hansen. Commercial Bank. Post Office. Coles. Taken from Town Hall Hotel verandah. stawell streetscape -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 22, Feb. 1962
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 22, February 1962. 'Sheep Reproduction' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYsheep breeding, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 23, Mar. 1962
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 23, March 1962. 'Sheep Reproduction' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYsheep breeding, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 24, Aug. 1962
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 24, August 1962. 'Sheep Reproduction' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYsheep breeding, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 25, Sept. 1962
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 25, September 1962. 'Sheep Reproduction' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYsheep breeding, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
National Wool Museum
Journal, Sheep Liaison Notes no. 26, Dec. 1962
"Sheep Liaison Notes" no. 26, December 1962. 'Wool Production' issue. Produced by the Agricultural Research Liaison Section of CSIRO. Limited circulation publication produced for extension officers in State Departments.W.R. MONTGOMERYwool growing, csiro agricultural research liaison section -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - My War Part 25 Newspaper The Sun dated 9/5/1942 - 10 Japanese Warships Sunk
newspaper reports of The Sun dated 9/05/1942Newspaper The Sun 9/5/194210 Japanese Warships Sunk, Enter , The General - MacAthurnewspaper articles from the the sun dated 9/05/1942 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceremonial object - Bag, Lodge bag belonging to Frank J. Wright of the Yarrowee Lodge No 10 V.C
Frank Wright became well known in Brass Band circles. Born in Smeaton, he competed at Ballarat's South Street, conducted the Ballarat Brass Band, and the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial band before leaving Australia for England as Bandmaster for St Hilda's Brass Band. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Brown leather pouch with silver coloured metal clasp. The item belonged to Frank Wright of Smeaton."Bro. F.J. Wright, Yarrowee Lodge, No 10. V.C.frank wright, yarrowee lodge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Rifle Range, Warrandyte after bushfire 1962
Written on back of one of the photographs, "Ringwood Rifle Range, Warrandyte after bushfire 1962. Remains of target shed near entrance to pit. R. Johnson, Peter Pullin (with stick), R. Pullin, J. Hinds". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Jaycees - Art Show Programmes 1975; Development Project 1962-1963; Junior Jaycees Art Show 1972; Survey 1967
Packet includes the following: . Ringwood Junior Chamber of Commerce- Community Development Project, 1962-63. . 1967 Ringwood Community Survey- conducted by the Ringwood Jaycees. . Maroondah Art Show 1972. . Maroondah Art Show 1969. . Programme- Junior Chamber International Senate Award for Stan Morris, March 20th, 1969. . Maroondah Art Show 1975. -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
Prints, Unkown, Set of 10 Veteran Car prints
Set of 10 Prints of Veteran Cars. A print of a watercolour scene for each car. Signed armstrong siddeley 1904, fiat 1904, gregoire 1913, renault 1899, packard 1909, lanchester 1895, rolls royce 1906, ford 1906, benz 1885, napier 1900 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, AGM 13/10/2018. James Nicholas talk on "Fairyland""
Annual General Meeting on 13/10/2018 a talk on Fairyland- Kew byJames Nicholas.agm 13/10/2018, fairyland kew -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 68th annual report 1961 - 1962 Braille Library of Victoria, 1962
This annual report covers both the AGM of 1962 and a special AGM held in 1961. Articles include: celebration of Alice McClelland's 40 years of service, resignation of A. Brahe and L. Dextor as Trustees and appointment of R Bigwood and E Webb to replace them, extension of membership so that blind readers could become voting members, overview of the decisions and affects of the decision to become an incorporated entity and the name from Victorian Association of Braille Writers to Braille Library of Victoria, the use of subcommittees to handle entertainments, building, publicity, library and braille textbooks, property owned at 4 Margaret Street, South Yarra was subdivided into 2 lots and sold, Braille Boat House has been redecorated and renovate and available for hire, appointment of Alan Woods to assist as a Reviser for music transcription and Ivan Molloy in the Home Teaching Service, resignation of Joyce Bolger, appointment of Doreen Ross, Mr and Mrs Hinchcliffe left as honorary caretakers and death of Mrs J Rowe, past Mayoress of Ballarat, who was a keen subscriber of the Ballarat branch.32 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Thomas William Hall of 10 Pembroke Street Surrey Hills, 1940
Date is approximate. Donor is the widow of Thomas Hall. Biographical notes provided: Thomas was born in Melbourne on 14/9/1928 and lived at Olinda until c1932 when his family moved to 10 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills. He attended Surrey Hills State School, then went on to Box Hill High School (and / or Technical School - both are mentioned). He bought a horse and cart in order to be able to make deliveries for trades people and hence pay his way through technical school. He attended technical school 3 evenings per week studying building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and bricklaying. He built many homes in the eastern suburbs. He played tennis and attended church at Church of Christ. Married Margaret on 2/4/1955. Retired to Dromana where he was a member of the garden club at Redhill. Died 24/7/2004.Black and white photo of a boy identified as Thomas William Hall of 10 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills sitting on a delivery cart with Snowy the horse in harness. "T Hall / ....." is painted on to the side of the cart. Taken in the backyard of his home in readiness for making deliveries."THOMAS WILLIAM HALL / BORN 14.9.28 DIED 24-7-04" in blue biro on rear of photo at top.hall, thomas william (mr), horse drawn vehicles -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Magazines - High School, Ringwood High School Magazines, 1956, 1957, Yakkity Hi: 1958 - 1962 and 1964, 1959 - 1964
Annual magazine reporting scholastic and sporting achievements, including photos of staff and students and social occasions.Yakkity Hi - Ringwood High School Magazine - copies as follows:; 1. 1959 Yellow covers brown printing 42pp.; 2. 1961 Grey covers brown printing 48pp.; 3. 1962 Pumpkin coloured covers with brown printing 52pp.; 4. 1964 pale green covers with black printing and clocktower on the front 72pp. +Additional Keywords: Ormondy, G.S. (Headmaster)Ringwood High School Magazine, some before the name Yakkity Hi was in use, 1956 has name Phyllis Paps Form 1B. 1957 also has name Phyllis Paps -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood Rifle Club memo book with signatures. April 17th 1962 to 14th December 1963
Note on inside cover of the book: 'When entering the pit to take their turn at marking the targets, each member had to sign this to cover themselves for workers comp. in the event of an accident April 17th 1962 to 14th Dec 1963'Embassy Foldeasy Memo Book, containing signatures. 50 pp. (Est.) Note on inside cover: When entering the pit to take their turn at marking the targets each member had to sign this to cover themselves for workers comp. in event of an accident. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Wilsons Tales of The Borders and of Scotland 10
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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Wilsons Tales of The Borders and of Scotland 10 Revised by Alexander Leigthon Publisher: William P NimmoLabel on spine has typed text PAT 823.8 WIL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, wilsons tales of the borders and of scotland 10, wilsons tales of the borders and of scotland -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet - Book, Report of the Department of Agriculture for the years 1907-10, 1910 (Exact)
Grey covered paperback book "Report of Department of Agriculture for year 1907-10" Victoria Australiaagriculture, reports, statistics, victoria -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beechy: At 10 mile creek, 1900
At 10 mile creek (Water Tanks) during the building of the Colac-Beech Forest railway in 1900.colac; beech forest; railway; 10 mile creek; water tanks; -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Youth and Youth Club - Annual Reports 1962-3. Correspondence and Clippings 1971-1989, 1962-1963
Packet- Miscellaneous documents relating to Ringwood Youth and Youth Club.Packet includes: . Correspondence- Ringwood Youth Activities Committee, 1971. Newspaper cuttings from 1954 to 1991 to do with Ringwood youth activities. . Brochure- Empire Youth Sunday Dedication Service, 21say, 1950. . Invitation from Ringwood Police & Citizens Youth Club to Mr & Mrs Pullin, to the opening of Clubrooms at Bedford Park 22nd August, 1959. . Ringwood Police & Citizens Youth Club Annual Reports, 1962 and 1963. . Hand written notes for the catering details for the Youth Club Ball, October 1956. . Booklet- 'Meeting The Needs Of Youth In Ringwood'. Report prepared by the Youth Services Planning Division, Victorian Association of Youth Clubs for the Ringwood Youth Action Committee, March 1971.