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Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS & ENVELOPES, C.1918
The letters are written by Alfred G Ferris AIF to his Mother in Terrick Terrick , refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA”, khaki colour, Field PO stamp dated Aug 27 1918, passed by censor stamp, addressed to in purple. .4) Envelope, plain, rectangular shape, greenish colour, Field PO stamp dated Aug 27 1918, passed by censor stamp, addressed to in purple pencil. .2).3) Letters, “YMCA” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in pencil, .2) is dated..2) “France 26th Aug 1918”letters, envelopes, ymca -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of building, Donald McDonald, Evera, 01/01/1872
Residence of Frank G Smith, Banker in 1860s and 1870s. Part of collection of photos of St kilda houses to Vienna exhibition 1873black and white photograph of original double storey large family home Italianate style gravel forecourt, people on verandah building building -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from G A Fairbairn to W R Lang (c1940's), discussing wool samples of corriedale merino crosses for testing.wool - research wool - testing sheep breeding - history corriedale sheep - history world war ii sheep - blowfly strike sheep - diseases, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy fairbairn, mr g a - graziers' association of central and northern queensland, logan downs clermont, queensland, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep breeding - history, corriedale sheep - history, world war ii, sheep - blowfly strike, sheep - diseases -
National Wool Museum
Report, Commercial textiles in Australia: a growth market, but will wool benefit?
"Commercial textiles in Australia: a growth market, but will wool benefit? " A G Pinches, Head of Marketing, International Wool Secretariat, April 1981L E WARDtextiles - industrial textile production wool marketing textiles - upholstery textile fibres, international wool secretariat australian wool corporation, carpet, textiles - industrial, textile production, wool marketing, textiles - upholstery, textile fibres -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, C1918
The two women were nurses at the Sunbury Asylum in 1918. They were photographed standing g outside the kitchen cottage in the asylum grounds. The Sunbury Asylum was an important institution in the district and employed many local people. It ceased operation in 1991.A faded sepia photograph of two nurses standing in front of a weatherboard building. One is seated and the other one is standing behind her. -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - "Roquebrune" corner Canterbury Road and Gascoyne Street Canterbury, c1920
The house was built in 1912 or 1914 for G. H. Tarrant and was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Baptist Nursing Home. Now apartments.Sepia photograph of three people sitting in the front garden of "Roquebrune" corner of Canterbury Road and Gascoyne Street Canterbury. canterbury, canterbury road, gascoyne street, edwardian style, roquebrune, nursing homes, baptist nursing home -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - Hole in One Boards
Historical record of the players who have made a Hole in One in this course. Mrs. D. Irvine G. Blain Miss M. Howard A. Reid D. W. Rogers R. Dowding J. Neville M. Moore J. Howard R. Hesketh I. McKenzie J. Corsie B. Dumesny R. Davies W. Sinclair J. Stevens P. Sloane F. Rundle H. W. Ryan M. Beer R. A. Chirnside Significant because it records the name of the players who make a hole in one.Round wooden board with a gold 1 in the centre, approx 50cm in diameter. The new board is a rectangular shape with gold printing. HOLE IN ONE (ROUND TIMBER BOARD) DONATED BY D. McNAB Mrs. D. Irvine G. Blain Miss M. Howard A. Reid D. W. Rogers R. Dowding J. Neville M. Moore J. Howard R. Hesketh I. McKenzie J. Corsie B. Dumesny R. Davies W. Sinclair J. Stevens P. Sloane F. Rundle H. W. Ryan M. Beer R. A. Chirnside HOLE IN ONE Rectangular board DATE PLAYER HOLE 06.02.O4 T. Smith (Senior) 6th 30.12.07 R. Hesketh 7th 20.01.08 F. Carlin 3rd 27.10.08 A. Van Dooren 6th 11.04.09 D. H. Bradsgaw 18th 27.12.09 M. Beer 3rd 11.07.10 S. D. Payne 3rd 07.04.12 P. Bradshaw 7th 25.11.12 M. Ryan 15th 10.02.13 B. Flanders 14th 27.12.14 B. Flanders 3rd 31.01.16 N. Matheson 11th 12.06.16 D. Norton 15th 23.11.18 P. Cashmore 17th 20.10.19 J. Walsh 6th peterborough, peterborough golf club, golf, hole in one, sporting honour boards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: FAT CATTLE SALE BENDIGO 6/2/96
Continuous eight page report for Sale No. 100 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 6/2/96. Report issued on the 6/2/96 by Ron Laird. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: Bennetts Meats Pty Ltd, Boydies Butchers, Clifford Quality Meats, Friswell K, RJ Gilbertson, Hardwick GF & VC, Highland, ICM1, Maher L, Masons Meat Pty Ltd, McCasheney & Co, McIvor Meats, Newman Livestock Sales 153, Newman Livestock Sales N 257, Newman Livestock Sales 3 269, J H Ralph & Son, Safeway No 188, Sville, andrew Schenk, Starr A, Tehan TP & MW, top Meats, Vains Em & Co Pty Otd, T Vlaemick, D & K Webb, M/S K & J Wignall, Woodhead B, R H Woodward & Co 417, Boris and Hancock Butchers.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 6/2/96, ron laird, bennetts meats pty ltd, boydies butchers, clifford quality meats, friswell k, rj gilbertson, hardwick gf & vc, highland, icm1, maher l, masons meat pty ltd, mccasheney & co, mcivor meats, newman livestock sales 153, newman livestock sales n 257, newman livestock sales 3 269, j h ralph & son, safeway no 188, sville, andrew schenk, starr a, tehan tp & mw, top meats, vains em & co pty otd, t vlaemick, d & k webb, m/s k & j wignall, woodhead b, r h woodward & co 417, boris, hancock butchers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Leaflet, Rosie Bray et al, Official opening of the Binnak Park redevelopment on Saturday March 26 2022, July 2020 , November 2021 and March 2022
An upgrade at Binnak Park Watsonia will improve facilities for the Plenty Valley Cricket Club and Watsonia Sporting Club , which have been displaced from A K Lines Reserve by construction of the North East Link, Binnak Park to continue their activities5 p. comprising 4p. North East Link "Binnak Park Community Update" 2020, with Cover sheet by Rosie Bray and colour photograph of the park at openingbinnak park, banyule parks, binnak park watsonia, north east link -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, McCARRON BIRD & CO. MELBOURNE, 1953
Certificate awarded to Sister Enid Steart, PCR in July 1953by the Morning Star Tent No.28, Clunes. signed by S J Hicks (DCR), W J Cool (CR). K Tomtpi; (DSec.), W C Foulkes, (Sec.) Framed certificate presented to Sister Enid Steart (PCR) by the Independent Order of Rechabites, Morning Start Tent No.28 independent order of rechabites, morning start tent no.28, temperance society -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - A framed Photograph of Alice and Charles Zanoni, Alice and Charles Zanoni
Alice Zanoni [Alice Lillian Bourke 1879 - 1957] and Charles Zanoni's children were Norman, Charles, Ruby and Max [William K Zanoni's father]. Charles' brother Henry Zanoni painted the ships in the fishermen's waiting shed in the QMM.Prominent Queenscliff family with connection to the fishing, boat building industries and the Pilot Service.A framed photograph of Alice and Charles Zanonifishermen, henry zanoni, fishermen's waiting shed, boat builders, queenscliff, local history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Journal - JOURNALS WW1, 1914 - 1918
The journals were written by George Ross FREEMAN No 2485 - 57th Battalion AIF. .1) This journal was written from the notes in .2) & .3). .2) & .3) Were notes taken during the war. Refer Cat No's 2057P, 2058.3P..1) Black fabric covered exercise book, ruled, written in ink, beginning Aug 1914, ending Mar 1919. .2) Brown cardboard covered blue lined grid squares written in pencil beginning Jan 1918, ending Dec 1918. .3) Light green cardboard cover, ruled pages, written in pencil beginning 1 Nov 1918 ending 10 Dec 1918..1) "G R Freeman 64 Barkly Place Bendigo" .2) "Army Book 152, Correspondence Book (Field Service)" .3) "November 10th, G R Freeman , London etc Nov - Dec 1918"journals, 57th -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Cream Jug - Soldiers' Memorial, Wodonga, 1921 - 1938
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1952. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of souvenir items created featuring landmarks to represent the city of Wodonga.White glazed porcelain cream jug with grooved square handle. The base is unglazed. The rim and outer face of the handle are outlined in black paint. On one side of the jug is a black transfer print of a the Wodonga Soldiers' Memorial. Text underneath the scene reads "THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL, WODONGA, VIC."'. The manufacturer's trademark is printed on the base of the jug. RKG stood for Rudolf Kampf of Grunlas. The mark with the initials under the crown was used from 1921 to 1938.Beneath the image: 'THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL WODONGA VIC" Under the jug Manufacturer's trademark printed in orange paint, in a circular formation '(crown) / RK / G' ('RK / G' within circle with handles) above the words "Made in Czechoslovakia"domestic items, souvenir wodonga, woodland grove wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - North-Eastern Gold Days, 1900
Bethanga was established as a result of the discovery of gold. Gold was first reported in the Bethanga area in 1852. Before 1876 gold mining in the Bethanga district occurred to the north of the town and was known as the 'Talgarno diggings'. Reports of alluvial gold date back to 1852. Early gold fields were worked at Ruby Creek, Gold Creek and Jarvis Creek. The opening of the Bethanga goldfields began with the discovery of a gold-bearing quartz reef on New Year’s Day 1876. The 'Gift' mine site is located southeast of Kurrajong Gap lookout to the west of Bethanga township. The Great Eastern Copper Smelting Works was opened in 1878. Due to the nature of the gold-bearing quartz reef, the gold was difficult to extract, and the discovery of copper led to a change in focus. It was not until the early 1890s that an efficient technique for extracting the gold from the ore was discovered, and once again gold became the focus, with copper as a by-product. Bethanga was removed from the official list of goldfields in 1912, however some mining activity has taken place since.This image reflects an important time in the development of Bethanga and Northeast Victoria.A large mounted and framed image of horse teams and their owners hauling a large boiler to the gold mine near Bethanga, Victoria. On label beneath image: "North-eastern "Gold Days"/ Combined teams hauling a boiler to Bethanga Mines, 1900. Teamsters - Mr. G. Pearce, W. Chapple, G, Bannon." Donated by Ron Saunders and Barbara Cadman"bethanga, gold mining northeast victoria, gold mining bethanga, bethanga history -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Decorative object - Ceramic platter, Bendigo Pottery, Strathfieldsaye Shire 1866 - 1991, 1991
Graham Masters is a potter based at Sweenies Creek, just outside Bendigo, Victoria who specialises in a patented technique of low relief stoneware depicting Australian animals and landscapes. He obtained a Diploma of Art and Design in Ceramics from the Bendigo Institute of Technology in 1973, then operated a pottery for a year in Bendigo, before becoming an employee, then a partner at Maldon Pottery, Victoria with Neville Wilson and Thomas Metcalf. He left Maldon to set up his own pottery at Sweenies Creek in 1984. (1.) (Judith Pearce). Built in 1869, the (former) Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall is one of The City of Bendigo's earliest surviving public buildings. Designed by George Steane and built by George Pallett in 1869 the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall has aesthetic significance as a purpose built Shire Hall designed in the Free Classical manner. It is also of importance as an early example of the novel system of cavity wall construction. The building is largely intact and unaltered. Other important elements include the arched portico of the main entrance with brick arched features on either side; the brick quoining and dressings to the round arch windows; the three gabled roof; and the matching chimneys that reinforce the symmetrical design. The Hall has social significance as a temporary schooling facility in the 1870s and as a flood refuge in 1889. The Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall is a brick building designed in the Free Classical manner. This style was favoured by the Public Works Department for a number of public buildings including Shire Halls and courthouses. The form includes a central taller volume flanked by matching smaller gables. In the case of the Shire Hall these would be occupied by the Shire Secretary and Shire Engineer whilst the larger volume was the council chamber. The portico at the front is designed with a flat arch in the centre and matching smaller arches each side. The face red brick is unadorned apart from a plain string course at the roof springing point, brick quoining and dressings to the round arch windows. There are matching chimneys that are located to reinforce the symmetrical design and the original roof is believed to have been slate but is now corrugated iron. Large wheel thrown ceramic platter with a shallow well, broad flaring ledge and raised on a high foot rim. Rim decorated with slab rolled gum trees protruding on centre left and right sides of plater. which reflect the low relief image of trees and the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall on the surface of the plate. Glazed with golden brown and cream. Front centre top; 'Shire of Strathfieldsaye'. Front lower centre '1866 - 1991 - 125 Years'. Signed 'G Master / 1991' on rim centre right. Reverse; signed 'G Master' / 1991. Bendigo Pottery stamp.shire of strathfieldsaye, bendigo pottery -
Mont De Lancey
Organ, The Cornish Company, Circa 1880's
This "Cornish" organ was imported by Thomas Sebire of Wandin in 1911. In 1942 it was bequeathed to his daughter, Edna (Mrs. G. Andrews of Wandin) and by her to her daughter, Beverly (Mrs. L.D. Creek of Nhill) in 1971. Mrs Creek has made this organ available for the Wandin Historical Display. Mrs. G. Andrews was organist of the Wandin Methodist Church from 1927 to 1942. Owned and used by Thomas Sebire.Pump organ with pedals. Has carved decoration on front and sides."Cornish Company, Washington New Jersey USA"harmoniums, organs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Talk -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB - Melbourne Street Transport No. 2", late 1920's
Radio Transcript or script, 7 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Talk -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB - Melbourne Street Transport No. 2". Report looks at the history of horse bus routes in Melbourne, building of the cable trams, the Parliamentary Bills for the cable trams, constructing the lines, Mr. G. Duncan, Mr. Clapp, construction difficulties, the Melbourne Tramway Trust, MTOC, drainage issues, bridges, alterations to the Act, Patent issues with a London company, opening dates and comments about wire rope. Could be a few pages missing given the way it ends, no thank you or formal ending. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.Has pencil notation in top left hand corner "6 copies"trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams, mtt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: CITY OF BENDIGO - REGISTER OF SHEEP AND CATTLE SALES
Hardcover book with a green cloth cover and a red leather? Spine. It has a blue and cream spider web pattern inside the front and back covers. The edges of the pages is patterned in red, blue and cream. Book is dated from 18/10/1966 to 5/2/68. Book is only partly used. Agents names are:- Dalgety NZL, Dennys Lascelles, Elders G M, Gippsland Northern, Hill & Co, McGregor, McKean, Nevins, Nuttall, Vains and V.P.C. Listed are the Totals of cattle and sheep. At the back of the book is the names of some carriers, they are Plants Transports, Lwellwyn, S Bennett, J Truscott, K Wignall, J Kerr, J McKenna, W Haye, Oconell. There are five pieces of paper in the back of the book with some figures on them.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - city of bendigo - register of sheep and cattle sales, dalgety nzl, dennys, elders g/m, gippsland & northern, hill, mcgregor, mckean, nevins, nuttall, vains, v.p.c., plants transports, lwellwyn, s bennett, j truscott, k wignall, j kerr, j mckenna, w haye, oconell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale dated 16th December, 1960 between Mr. K. E. D. & Mrs. E. D. Mc Lay (vendor) and Mr. D. A. & Mrs. G. I. Smith (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: "Fair View" Harkness Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 15 section 108C being the balance of land now comprised in certificate of title volume 7383 folio 509 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades as inspected. Price 2,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale dated 16th December, 1960 between Mr. K. E. D. & Mrs. E. D. Mc Lay (vendor) and Mr. D. A. & Mrs. G. I. Smith (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: "Fair View" Harkness Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 15 section 108C being the balance of land now comprised in certificate of title volume 7383 folio 509 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades as inspected. Price 2,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PIANO CERTIFICATE
Large, framed certificate awarded to Misses V. Sheives & K . Foster for First Prize for Piano Duet Under 16 in the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Bendigo Competitions, 1906. Certificate signed by E. ?, President and Thomas Byrne, Hon. Sec. Certificate has 2 angels at the top, 1 with a harp and 1 writing. At each side and the bottom is a lady dressed in robes. Leaves and scroll work decorate the certificate. 4 cm frame has green and gold leaf & flower decoration which is falling off and 13mm small gold frame inside. Edges of frame painted dark green. Glass is broken. On the back is a label: From D. G. Coope & Son, Picture Frame Manufacturers, The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Established 1871. Printed in dark blue.document, certificate, music, foster & wilson collection, piano certificate, k foster, v sheives, thomas byrne, austral literary and debating society's bendigo competitions 1906 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CLASS PHOTO
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, July 4, 2005. Class photo: Comet Hill Primary School grade 2A, 1972. Back row: Unknown, D. Timmers, Unknown, N. Shand, Unknown, B. Rule, P. Varker, Unknown, J. Peterson, R. Evans, J. Milic. Third row: Unknown, Unknown, H. Balnaves, Unknown, Unknown, K. Purdy, M. Ermal, D. Thompson, A. Thurwood. Second row: Ms Roberts (teacher), G. Shilling, M. Winn, D. Delacca, B. Knight, C. Suttton, Unknown, Unknown, S. Beecham, B. Baton, J. Hartwell, M. Ferrari. Front row seated: Unknown, D. Truscott, J. Ingham, Unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/06/1951
Alette is writing to thank Mrs Hayes for a parcel of tinned foods and dried fruit that Allan asked his mother to send. She writes "... we have not not very much fruit in Norway at this time of the year."Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0874.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/06/51. It is from Alette Andersen to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is C/- Fru Strom, Neuberg gt. GB.,Oslo, Norway. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Little Dorrit
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. Little Dorrit Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Oxford University Press Date: 1953 First Published in 1857 Further Information: With Illustrations by 'Phiz' (Hublot K Browne) We do have 2 different copies of Little Dorrit, both with different publishers. (R.N. 8159, R.N. 8390) The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823.8 DIC Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library. Front loose endpaper 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, little dorrit, charles dickens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: DENTON BROS ACCOUNT RENDERED
Account rendered issued by Denton Bros., Haters and Mercers, Bendigo to Mr. K. Guiney, Sternberg Street, Bendigo, for £14/15/6. Rectangle with blue infill with 'Suited by Denton Bros, the tailors, Mitchell St Bendigo' with man drawn wearing suit and top hat, in top LH of letterhead.bendigo, business, denton bros hatters and mercers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: MEMORANDUM CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICE MELBOURNE 31.12.1941
Victorian railway memorandum chief mechanical engineers office Melbourne 31.12.1941. Foolscap document, reference TDD/KH / R.S.41 /14883. Memo Re Silverton Mechanical Lubricators and Atomisers. Instructions for the guidance of workshops and depot staff and Enginemen dealing with K and X Class Engines fitted with the above.A .C. Ahlston (sic) Chief Mechanical Engineer.document, memo, railway, tdd/ kh /rs41/ 14883 / victorian railways / (sgd.) a.c. ahlston -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Folded card. Ancient Order of Foresters, Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 record of Fines, Levies and Goodsfor J. A. Sckloen. 132 written at the top. Payments made on June 1, Aug 10 and Nov 2. Signed by J. K. Smith and Thos Holl. Regulations printed on the back page.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, j a sckloen, j k smith, thos holl, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 day's sick pay for Bro. ? K. Pabl Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, ? k pabl, wm h nicholus -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 6 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. J. K. Pabl?. Signed by R ? Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, j k pabl, rich coath -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS
A black and white photograph of 1956 Bendigo Teachers' College students at Camp Hill. They are - W. Thompson, E. Smith, J. Scott, M. Wright, F. Ralphs, B. Pollock, M. Wright, Y. Wilson, E. Walker, K. Trotter, D. Toomer, J. Trelfall. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, students, camp hill, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, history