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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, 9-11 Flintoff Street Greensborough Sign, 28/02/2017
This property in Flintoff Street Greensborough was once the Banyule Council's Service Centre and was recently (2016) purchased by Australian Unity to be developed as a health care facility.4 digital colour photographsflintoff street -
Orbost & District Historical Society
calendar, Old Views of Gippsland 2016, 2015
This item is one of a series of calendars compiled and published by East Gippsland Historical Society.This item is a useful reference toolA 2016 stapled calendar, titled "Old Views of Gippsland". On the light blue coloured front is a black/white photograph of Tongio Gap, Omeo, showing Mitchell's coach which ran from Bairnsdale to Omeo. The calendar contains early photographs of East Gippsland, one for each month. There is a hole for hanging. The title is at the top and the year at the bottom in black print. calendar-old-views-gippsland photographs-histporic-gippsland -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, City of Ballaarat, "my Ballarat - Summer 2016", Jan. 2017
Magazine - 40 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on white paper, titled "my Ballarat - Summer 2016", providing news, events, activities for the City of Ballarat. Includes the results of the Lake Wendouree Master Plan Survey - includes the expansion of the Ballarat Tram depot for the joint BTM - RSL Ballarat Sub-branch - Tramway and Military Interpretative Centretrams, tramways, btm, rsl, masterplan, lake wendouree, botanical gardens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Award - Trophy, Thomastown Golf Club, Kilmore 11/06/1978: C grade - Bob Jones, 1978
Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on round timber stand with stone base."Kilmore 11/06/1978: C grade - Bob Jones" engraved on small plaque on base.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, M.B.E, Dietrich Paul Ruff 19-4-1924 - 25-11-2004, 2004
Dietrich Paul Ruff, Temple SocietyWhite booklet with photo of Dietrich Paul Ruff on cover. 32 pages. B & W photos. A memorial booklet.Dietrich Paul Ruff, Memorial Service - In the Templer Community Chapel Bayswater. Tributes in English and in German. 1 December 2004"Dietrich "Dieter" Paul Ruff - a memorial booklet. 19-4-1924 - 25-11-2004dietrich paul ruff, temple society -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Greece Vol 11
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. A History of Greece Vol 11 from the earliest period to the close of the Generation Contemporay with Alexander The Great Author: George Grote Publisher: John Murray Date: 1869Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 938 GRO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by 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, a history of greece vol 11, alexander the great, george grote -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage Family Day, 2016
An advertisement for Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day on Sunday 11 Sep 2016, 11 am - 4 pmAn advertisement for Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day on Sunday 11 Sep 2016, 11 am - 4 pm.An advertisement for Schwerkolt Cottage Heritage Family Day on Sunday 11 Sep 2016, 11 am - 4 pmschwerkolt cottage, heritage family day 2016 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, The Weekly Review, Montmorency Secondary College, 19/04/2016
Advertisement for Montmorency Secondary College Open Day 19 April 2016Newspaper clipping colour printThe Weekly Review 6/04/2016 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc, Diamond Valley Community Support 2016, 2016_
The Annual Report 2014-2015 and Calendar 2016 for the Diamond Valley Community Support Inc outlines the services available from this group. Illustrations are supplied by the Diamond Valley Arts Society. 28 pages, colour illus. 2 copies.diamond valley community support inc., diamond valley arts society -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival, 2016
The Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival has been an annual sporting fixture since the school's inception. These photos were taken at the 2016 Galen Catholic College Athletics Carnival.galen catholic college, galen college, athletics carnival, running, shot put, high jump, 2016. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Heritage Excursion; Back-track walk to Fitzsimons Lane, 2 July 2016, 2 July 2016
Sign attached to wire fence stating "RABBAIT PINDONE BAIT has been laid on this property to control RABBITS" Newsletter No., 228, June 2016 Heritage Excursion – Back-track walk to Fitzsimons Lane – Saturday 2nd July Our July heritage excursion will be a walk to Yarra Hill Close and Fitzsimons Lane Bridge, based on the story on pages 3 and 4. Although the route is close to Fitzsimons Lane it will follow streets and paths that may not be familiar to many local residents. It will include commentary on the history of this corner of the Town of Eltham. This walk on Saturday 2nd July will follow a “there and back” route, that is returning over much the same course. It is about 2.5 km in length and will take 2 to 2.5 hours. It includes some hills. It will start at 2pm at the corner of Bolton Street and Old Eltham Road (Melway ref.21 F10).Born Digitalelection day, heritage excursion, activities, eltham district historical society, fitzsimons lane, poison, rabbits -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Exterior, Supreme Court, London, 2016, 19/09/2016
1 October 2009 marks a defining moment in the constitutional history of the United Kingdom: transferring judicial authority away from the House of Lords, and creating a Supreme Court for the United Kingdom in the historic setting of the former Middlesex Guildhall on Parliament Square. In this location, The Supreme Court forms part of a pre-existing quadrangle made up of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Treasury. As civil administration developed, it tended to be conducted by the Justices of the Peace and its offices were often co-located with the first tier of the courts. This close association reached a peak in the latter half of the nineteenth century, since when the two activities have tended to separate. In April 2005, all Magistrates’ Court houses were transferred from the care of County Councils to the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA). (https://www.supremecourt.uk/about/history.html, accessed 21 September 2016)london, supreme court, law, legal -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mrs Cleverley's house 2016, 11/11/2016
Mrs Cleverley's house, formerly a neighbour of the Barclays. Property now under redevelopment.Digital copy of colour photographeric barclay, barclay family, cleverley family, elder street greensborough -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Great War 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 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 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. The Great War Vol 11 Editors: H Wilson and J A Hammerton Publisher: The Amalgamated Press Date: 1918 Further Information: The Standard History of the All-Europe ConflictThe label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 940.4 GRE Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, the great war vol 11, h wilson and j a hammerton, world war 1 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Journal - Literary Work, Field Naturalist Club of Victoria, The Victorian Naturalist Vol 10 & 11 1893 -1894, 1893-1894
The Victorian Naturalist is a bimonthly scientific journal covering natural history, especially of Australia. It is published by the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria and is received as part of the membership subscription of that club. From 1881, club proceedings and papers had been published in the Southern Science Record and Magazine of Natural History before the first issue of The Victorian Naturalist appeared in January 1884. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, research reports, "Naturalist Notes", and book reviews. The journal was published monthly until 1976, since then it has been published bimonthly. In that period several special issues have been published. These covered particular natural history topics or significant centenaries: of the club (1980), the death of Ferdinand von Mueller (1996), and the establishment of Wilsons Promontory National Park and Mount Buffalo National Park (1998). The journal was abstracted and indexed by Scopus in 1980 and 1984 and from 2008 to 2014. In 2001 there was a special issue on Sir Frederick McCoy, KCMG who was the first president of the club. Sir Frederick was an Irish paleontologist, zoologist, and museum administrator, active in Australia. He is noted for founding the Botanic Garden of the University of Melbourne in 1856.A journal that is still in publication today from it’s original inception in 1881 as part of a membership subscription to the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria. The journal is a significant publication with articles documenting issues and and other subjects relating to the subject of natural history.Two journals of "The Victorian Naturalist" Vol 10 & 11 May 1893 -March 1894 Edited: F G A Barnard Published: Walker May & Co Date: 1894 Label on spine with typed text RA 574.9945 VIC Inside front cover a sticker with Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victorian naturalist vol 10, journal, australian naturalist, sir frederick mccoy, melbourne botanic gardens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Transcript of Interview with Doris Evans by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 November, 1997, 1977
Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society.Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society. See AV0028 for audio recording.Interview by Valda Arrowsmith on 11 Sep 1977 with Doris Evans nee Morgan at her home on behalf of Nunawading and District Historical Society.nunawading and district historical society, mitcham, valda arrowsmith, doris evans, doris morgan, casella street mitcham victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 511/11, 27 November 1947
"Farewell 2nd Short Course CRTS 27/11/47. (1) H. Ross, ?, T.H.K., G.B.W.,E. Herritage, ?(2) ?, Phil Barrett, Mario Tahasuka." THK crts, farewell, h. ross, t.h. kneen, e. herritage, phil barrett, mario tahasuka, e. m. gibson collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
DVD, Finding Sydney Foundation, HMAS Sydney 11, 2009
HMAS Sydney 11 photography of the finding of the ship.DVD. Text in white on a blue coloured picture taken underwater of part of the Sydney. Inside a rectangular clear plastic case with the same picture on the front.as abovehmas sydney 11, finding the sydney -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Article and Booklet, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch et al, Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch, Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11/11/2023, 11/11/2023
8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy8 page Booklet about the Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppyremembrance day, greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Award - Trophy, Thomastown Golf Club, Thomastown Golf Club. 24/11/1991. Bob Jones. C Grade. Kilmore, 1991
Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on timber stand with timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. 24/11/1991. Bob Jones. C Grade. Kilmore." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Berkeley Hall, 11 Princes St, St Kilda
photograph of Berkeley Hall, a building at the side with words: Vann Campbell Hoare Wheelercolour photograph, unmounted, good conditionBerkeley Hall, 11 Princes St, St Kilda (built for Henry Field Gurner in 1853-4) -
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 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Gum Loong the Golden Dragon of Ballarat, 2016, 08/05/2017
Gum Loong is an authentic Chinese fortune dragon who was awakened at Sovereign Hil in Ballarat on 11 March 1995. Gum Loong was created by the Canadian Lead, Mt Blowhard and Sebastopol Primary School Communities with support from the Ballarat Chinese Community Association, the Australia-China Friendship Society in Ballarat, the Asia Education and DEET. A Gum Loong Dragon Team of at least 80 students representing the three schools assist him on his special outings giving him legs. Gum Loong's body is 50 m long. Fifteem wooden barrels make his backbone. Colour photograph of Gum Loong the Golden Dragon of Ballarat, in the foyer of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.chinese dragon, chinese, ballarat chinese community association -
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, 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 -
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Victoria. Women and Royal Commission Branch, Victorian honour roll of women 2016, 2016_03
Lists 20 new inductees into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2016 and outlines the contribution each has made in their area of expertise. Of particular interest is Sherryl Garbutt, former Member for Greensborough in the Victorian Parliament.36 pages, colour illustrationsvictorian honour roll of women, sherryl garbutt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, View from 11 Anama Street Greensborough, 1949c
View of Greensborough from the Evans home at 11 Anama Street.Digital copy of black and white photographanama street, evans family, june evans, june hall nee evans -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, HMAS Sydney 11, 2009
Produced as a respectful tribute for the officers and crew of HMAS Sydney 11Blue and white booklet. Coloured picture of Sydney and 2 seagulls on the front cover and black and white photo of HMAS Sydney on the backhmas sydney, geraldton museum, kormoran, tatura, ww2 hmas sydney, books, history, local -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Flyer, Dami Im ‘Yesterday Once More’ 2016 National Tour performed at Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre on 19 November 2016, 2016
Eurovision rep 2016 placed secomcoloured flyer dami im, athenaeum theatre, yesterday once more tour