One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Tom Convery, Service No. 38627.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Complete Works of Robert Burns Peoms Songs and Letters Edited from the best printed manuscript authorities by Alexander Smith Author: Robert Burns Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1884Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 BUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has 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, peoms songs and letters, robert burns

Two copies of marriage, one from Pioneer Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie See, year 1869 and the other from Edwardian Index for Abraham Roberts and Annie Lee, year 1909.person, family, husband and wife, abraham roberts, annie lee

Robert Burrowes was born in Canada in 1826 and came to Australia and Bendigo in 1853. He initially opened a boot and shoe shop in Pall Mall and latera wine and spirit and grocery store in High Street. He was elected to the Bendigo Council in 1856. In 1855 he started the first fire brigade. In 1858 he married Sarah Ellen Vickery. He was elected to Parliament as the member for Bendigo and served 1866 -1877 and again 1880 - 1893. During the latter period he was Minister for Mines. For full biography see:- https://www.bendigohistory.com/pioneersofbendigo/Nomination under the Electoral Act of 1865, 29 Vict. No.279, nineteenth schedule. The 14th day of February 1868 We, the undersigned electors of the Sandhurst District do hereby nominate Robert Burrowes of Sandhurst for the office of Member of the Legislative Assembly for the said district at the election to be held for the said electoral district of Sandhurst in pursuance of writ issued the sixth day of February 1886. The signatures of twelve electors follow with the signature and consent to nominate of Robert Burrowes. On the back Nomination Papers Election 20 February 1868legislative assembly, election 1868

Councillors and Mayor, left to right, back row - Robin Gardini, Frank Corr, Neil Hamilton, Alan Henderson, Jim Llewellyn, ? Hall, front row - Bill Wilkins, Alan Robertson, Lilian Rosewarne, Robert Catterall, Pat Gotlib.Black and white photograph of eleven councillors including the Mayor. Above group is photo of Queen Elizabeth, City of Ringwood 1960 crest and Prince Philip. +Additional Keywords: Gardini, Robin / Corr, Frank / Hamilton, Neil / Henderson, Alan / Llewellyn, Jim / Wilkins, Bill / Robertson, Alan / Rosewarne, Lilian / Catterall, Robert / Gotleib, Pat

Negative No. 265 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 in front of the Geelong depot, by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Other trams in view are 1 and 17. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 - 2 copies added. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On small copy ex Robert Green in ink "Geelong car shed, 2-4-1955, ARHS Neg" On large print in pencil "Geelong 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot, tram 39 tram 1 tram 17

Edward, a female koala, was owned by Florence Oswin Roberts who rescued the koala from a bush fire. She was a local identity involved in koala conservation in the early 20th century.Wooden and glass display case containing custom mounted koala on a tree branch.Engraved on a plaque - Edward 1936 - 1944. Donated by Mrs Oswin Roberts. The only person to legally own a koala. Presented to the Phillip Island Historical society by Vernon and Edna Thompson of ' Carisbrooke' Cowes. By courtesy of the Fisheries and Wildlife division.florence oswin roberts, oswin roberts reserve, phillip island, cowes, edward, koala

Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Sam Williams outside his wattle and daub home on the corner of Peel and Victoria Street Mitcham. Left to right are Sam, his wife Charlotte (nee Murray), his mother (Elsie Rachel Williams,grandmother of Robert Collier) and Marie Arrowsmith who was living in the hut at that time with her husband, Edgar.\mitcham, williams, sam, arrowsmith, marie

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Heather Roberts (nee Campbell); PTS 15 (commenced 1952). Heather commenced work at Bendigo Base Hospital. Two typed pages of memories of attending the NDSN nursing course by Heather Roberts (nee Campbell); PTS 15 (commenced 1952). Heather commenced work at Bendigo Base Hospital. Envelope attached.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

Photo of Royce Day possibly Robert Clow and one other MEMBERposter, ww2, raaf

Ordained 1972, Aurukun 1972-1975, Principal Nungalinya College 1975 to 1986; UAICC Calvary Presbytery 1987-1992, Princiap Coolamon college 1993 to ? 2019 National Consultant, Theology and Discipleship (Assembly). Responsible for the "Becoming Disciples" process.B&W head and shoulders photograph of Rev. Dr Robert Bos. robert bos; assembly of the uca; national consultant theology and discipleship; becoming disciples; aurukan; nungalinya; coolamon cololege

Photocopy of valuation of Robert Boyle's property in McClare's Road Vermont in 1922.Photocopy of valuation of Robert Boyle's property land values, boyle, robert, mcclares road, vermont, farmer and turner (solicitors)

Retiring Councillor Robert Chong and Helen Harris reflect on their time in Council.city of whitehorse, chong, robert, harris, helen

Photograph of the Lord Roberts boat on Lake Wendouree at a location known as Fairylandlake wendouree, fairyland, lord roberts

Black and white photograph of a clay sculpture by Matcham Skipper of Wyn Roberts. Nonematcham skipper, photograph, sculpture, wyn roberts

This bookplate was part of the 2013 Australian Bookplate Award.Framed ex Libris wood engraved bookplate for Robert C. Littlewood.john ryrie, ryrie, artist, artwork, available, available bookplate, littlewood, bookplate, ex libris, printmaking, available framed bookplate, framed bookplate

Black and white photograph of Robert George Fraser in his service uniform.genealogy, ww1

A very old plan of the Estate or Robert Moffatt including Ravenswood and Harcourtnumerous numbers in pencilravenswood estate, harcourt, robert moffatt