Handwritten letter dated 20th July 1891 addressed to Cohns Secretary re: delivery of scrip in name of signed M. O. Gibson.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Single page Business receipt - O. Gilpin 'The Great Drapery Bargain Distributor'/ 48 Branches listed in Vic and NSW but not one in Bendigo.organization, business, drapers

Ten pages typewritten report titled: Golden Square High School - Principal's Report, 1978. The report is signed by O. A. Nelson (Principal)education, secondary, golden square

The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia.Colouring in competition to be submitted to "Colouring Competition c/o 44 Cornwall Road, Sunshine before 5 p.m. on 16th June, '67"methodist order of knights

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Mick Woiwood: Kangaroo Ground – the Highland Taken • May Meeting • Office Bearers 1995 • Subscriptions • Special general Meeting o Life membership for Peter Bassett-Smith, Russell Yeoman, Sue Law o Presentation of the Recognition o Change of name of the Society • Autumn Excursion • Andrew Ross Schoolhouse Museum • Shire History The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Identity tags worn by Lindsay Fankhauser, RAAF, during the Vietnam War. Lindsay served in South Vietnam, Vung Tao, between 23/04/68 and 23/04/69 with 9 Squadron. Lindsay lived in Gisborne, near Woodend, after his military service.Two discs, one circular and one octagonal connected by a metal figure 8 clip. A metal link chain connected to the octagonal disc. Octagonal disc - A315699/ FANKHAUSER .L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Pos. Circular disc - A315699/FANKHAUSER.L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Posdog tags, raaf, fankhauser, vietnam, identity tags

Contents: • Next meeting – “Something for everyone” • Membership cards • Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church • Former Falkiner Cottage • Requests for information o Victorian Mounted Rifles o The Status of Rivers • Victoria’s 150th Anniversary The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

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 Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds Vol 2 Author: The Rev. F. O. Morris Publisher: Groombridge & Sons Date: 1855Label on spine cover with typed text PAT F598.2942 MOR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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 natural history of the nests and eggs of british birds vol 2, a natural history, the rev. f. o. morris, f. o. morris

Business card for R O Henderson, Draper, Bendigo. perfumed Card. Advertsising PIVER'S Perfume. Reverse side has Calendars for 1921 and 1922

EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection - Latrobe Uni Construction, 1965-69. Steam-O-Matic boiler. Markings: perutz, Made in Australia.Perutzeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection - latrobe uni construction, 1965-69. steam-o-matic boiler

Khaki tunic, 1 stripe on right sleeve (o/s service) - Belonged to Captain Douglas C. Perdriau. See also Hat #H185.uniform, ww2, army

Book containing sheet music and songs and dance instructions. 3rd Edition. Collected and Transcribed by Doris O. Heaume. Arranged for Pianoforte by John Longmire. "L'Assembllaie D'Guernesiais'. "Dedicated to Sir William Arnold, C.B.E.'music books

Miss Agnes O. Armstrong graduated in 1937. The Sun News - Pictorial, November 21, 1936 with photograph with the caption: "Miss Agnes Armstrong driving a mower in harvest work at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, yesterday." She is holding a double thickness of cord in each hand (reins?). The mower may be pulled by a horse. agnes o. armstrong, female students, students working outside, mowing, horses

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer to Cat No.5140.2. Box 173 for his service details.Ammunition basic pouch. Khaki webbing and canvas, metal buckles and straps for closure and attachment to webbing belt, stamped black lettering and numbers on inside closure."8456.66.026.1864. J. T. O. 1968" Inside4 top closure.basic pouch, webbing, equipment

Alan Gillespie LONG No 18793 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.9.1940 aged 26 years. He was discharged with the Rank of Flying Officer on 23.8.1945. Unit at discharge was stated as ACAC, this is possibly Aircrew Allocation Centre.Brown canvas valise with metal zips all around to open out fully, separate compartments inside. The outside has one compartment opened via a zip. The top & carry handle are made of leather.On leather top: "F/O LONG RAAF AUS 18793"personal effects - travel goods, military history - airforce, raaf

Framed Coloured Photograph of US Army Bird Dog Aircraft on loan to 161 (INDEP) Recce Flt. Black frame.S/N O-12441, US Air Force logophotograph, cessna o.1 bird dog, 161 reconnaissance flight

Metal set of embossed dog tags worn by service personnel (Tom Goode) attached to green nylon chord. One is octagonal; the other is round.On both: O neg / CE / T D Goode / 39293dog tag, id tag, tom goode, 9rar, goode

Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Pakistan althletes, Opening Day, Melbourne Olympic Games, 19565 / O' games (Handwritten) / Opening Day Pakistan (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

This object relates to Ivy Grace HALLANDAL. She was born on 27/11/1903 in Ballarat, VIC. Ivy Grace served in the Army (VF507143) enlisting on, 22/02/1943 in Kew, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST ARMY MEDICAL WOMENS SERVICES as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 26/04/1946. Ivy Grace HALLANDAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Ernest HALLANDAL. Ivy Grace Hallandal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.Engraved - "J J McCarthy o/N A44955 R.A.N."personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

The standard British bayonet used from WW1 through to the Korean War. Pattern 1907 SMLE bayonet and scabbard.Bayonet - OA 1 o 44. Scabbard - Mangorvite 44