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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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. The Mystery of Edwin Drood Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Oxford University Press Date: 1956 Further Information: With twelve illustrations by Luke Fildes and two by Charles CollinsThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823 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, the mystery of edwin drood, charles dickens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Formal portrait of Charles Dillon Jr, Member, Excelsior Club
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club:. Formal portrait of Charles Dillon junior, in suit as Excelsior Club member. Melba Melbourne photographerarts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Formal portrait of Claude Dillon, son of Charles Dillion
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club:.07 - photocopy of formal portrait of Claude Dillon, son of Charles Dillon, Excelsior Club memberarts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE AND RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION: JANET STEWART AND CHARLES BIRCH
Correspondence and research documentation re Janet Stewart and Charles Birch (husband of Janet) Includes photograph (headstone) and newspaper reproduction (Argus, 1874) re death of Charles Birch.The Argus.person, individual, stewart family, sandhurst cemetery -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Best's Apiary Great Western, early 1900's
Digital Photo taken from glass slide by Geoff McMillan, Cooper Street Stawell and reproduced as a photo - printed at Stawell Historical Society 2019Black & White Photo taken at Charles Best's apiary at Best's vineyard Great Western. Two men removing honey frames - Bill Fisher on the left and Charles Best -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Charles Dorey
Charles Dorey, Grandfather of Iris Woolrich nee Dorey. Husband of Emma nee Biggin. Iris' father, Edwin Charles Dorey, born in 1855, was the first of of 10 siblings.charles dorey, iris dorey, edwin dorey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A History of American Mining, 1932
This book was presented to Charles Bacon by Seeley Wintersmith Mudd.Red hard covered book of 419 pages in the A.I.M.E. Series (American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Inc). It includes a presentation Bookplate from Seeley Wintersmith Mudd made out to Charles Bacon. Chapters include mining in the far north, Comstock Lode, Colorado, Mississippi Valley, Great Salt Lake, Black Hills of South Dakota, Cooper of Lake Superior, copper in Arizona, Bunker Hill Enterprise, Butte The great Diamond Hoax, Flotation Process. The book includes some simple maps and plans. The book was dedicated to 'The most distinguished of American mining engineers Herbert Hoover'.t.a. rickard, herbert hoover, seeley wintersmith mudd, bookplate, charles bacon, mining, america -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Image, Thornton Richards, Wilson Homes at the Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village, c1982, c1982
The Wilson homes were completed in 1966. One of the first objectives of the Association was "to provide the shelter of a hose for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years." The first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925. Before that time the Association provided relief for needy pioneers. relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas bosed of groceries to deserving pensioners, and in some cases payment of burial costs. ::a) The dominant purpose of the Association is to give public benevolent relief as a charity, but providing independent living accommodation in our Retirement Village for person in need who are over 65. ::b) To raise funds by membership subscription, commercial and residential rents, donations, gifts and voluntary work, for the purpose of providing direct relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or helplessness. ::c) To maintain the important heritage and ongoing viability of the Old Colonists' Association. (Revised Rules of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc., 2016) Black and white photograph pf a cream brick building known as the Wilson Homes. They are a part of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, wilson, wilson homes -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Charles Stewart Parnell Vol 1
Charles Stewart Parnell Vol 1 His Love Story and Political Life Author: Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell) Publisher: Cassell & Company Date: 1914Label on spine cover with typed text RH 923.2 PAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library 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, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, charles stewart parnell vol 1, charles stewart parnell, katharine o'shea, mrs charles stewart parnell -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Charles Stewart Parnell Vol 2
Charles Stewart Parnell Vol 2 His Love Story and Political Life Author: Katharine O'Shea (Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell) Publisher: Cassell & Company Date: 1914 Label on spine cover with typed text RH 923.2 PAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library 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, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, charles stewart parnell vol 2, charles stewart parnell, katharine o'shea, mrs charles stewart parnell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Shakespearean actor, Charles Dillon, on stage in costume, c. 1900
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club: Shakespearean actor Charles Dillon in costume on stage with backdrop of rocks and trees c1900 (Digital image on database)arts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Shakespearean actor, Charles Dillon, on stage in costume
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club: photocopy of original photo card of Charles Dillon in costume (same as 2441.01) with name printed at top of photo.arts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1951
Black and white photograph of Charles Forsyth Hancock Snr and wife Rose Marion nee Doyle taken at the marriage of their son Charles Jnr to Shirley Eaton Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Smith, Elder & Co, The Early Years of H.R.H. the Prince Consort, 1869
This book was originally written for private circulation among the Royal Family. It was written by Lieutenant-General Charles Grey (1804-1870) and was first published in 1867. It was commissioned by Queen Victoria. Grey had been secretary to both Albert and herself. Contents were sourced from letters and memoranda.This book was a significant contemporary record of the royal family. Originally Queen Victoria had attempted to record "an exact account" of hers and Albert's happy marriage but was unable to complete the project on her own. She commissioned Grey to compile it under her supervision, firstly for the royal family and then for public release. It was an outstanding sucess with many editions being necessary.A 469 page book which has green cloth board covers with gilt lettering on the spine and decorative gilt motifs on the front and rear boards. Compiled by Lieutenant - General Charles Grey, it details Prince Albert's life from his birth through to his wedding to Queen Victoria and the first year of their married life. on 4th page in - handwritten - "T. Faluey, Sydney, 1934"prince-albert queen-victoria royalty -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Historic re-enactment during the Festival of Kew, 1978
At the 1978 Festival of Kew, a number of organisations, including the City of Kew, the Kew Historical Society, Trinity Boys Grammar School and local Girl Guides participated in a re-enactment of the expedition of the party of Charles Grimes in surveying the Yarra River as far as Kew in February 1803. The location for the event was Yarra Bend Park near the Studley Park Boat House. The event was organised by the Kew Historical Society. The re-enactment was captured by a number of amateur photographers as well as by a photographer from the local Progress Press.Local communities select events to commemorate according to their shared history and values. Commemorations of colonial exploration were popular with local historical groups such as the Kew Historical Society in the twentieth century. In re-enacting events such as the Grimes survey of the Yarra, students from a local school were encouraged to take on specific roles, including play-acting individuals involved in the survey party as well as members of the local Wurundjeri People. The photographs, taken by amateur and professional photographers, represent a period in time when the dominant values were those shared by the descendants of European settlers in Victoria. Original colour photographic positive of participants in the Charles Grimes re-enactment at Yarra Bend during the 1978 Festival of Kew. From left to right they are: Cr Noel Whiting (Mayor of Kew), Stewart Brunt, Scott Fulton, and Cr Allan Hutchinson.Annotated on reverse: "RE-ENACTMENT OF GRIMES' JOURNEY UP THE YARRA 1803 / TRINITY GRAMMAR BOYS"kew historical society, trinity grammar school, kew girl guides, city of kew, yarra river, charles grimes, collins expedition, wurundjeri people, yarra bend park, colonial surveys, historic re-enactments, festival of kew, kew festival, cr noel whiting, cr allan hutchinson -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Brown C.E, Untitled, Shire President Charles Edward (Ted) Brown,and Councilors 1959, 1959 (exact)
This composite collection of photos of Shire President Charles Edward "Ted" Brown (J.P.)and Councilors, W. Powell, W.A.Walton,(J.P.), D.L.White, G.A.Fraser,(J.P.), E.Edwards,(J.P.), H.A.Patterson, Mr K.S.Lane,(Shire Secretary), A.C.Martin, A.D.Moverly, Mr Rex H.Hollioake,(Shire Engineer), D.Baird (J.P.), W.G.MacTroup,(J.P.), and T.W.Ford,was presented to the Ballarat Shire Council, by the Shire President,to commemorate the opening of the Wendouree Municiple Centre on 20th November 1959. Original historical photo of all Councilors for the year 1959-60Collection of photos of Shire President Charles Edward "Ted" Brown (J.P.)and all Councilors for the year 1959-1960.The photos are sepia on white mount,set in a plain brown frame.It was presented, to council, to commemorate the opening of Wendouree Municipal Centre 2oth November 1959. Collection of council photos for the year 1959.j p, brown charles, edward, ted, shire president, 1959 60, ballarat shire council 1959 60, wendouree municipal centre opening 1959 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Senior Constable Charles Jefor, 1862
Folder of information on Charles Jefor, Senior Constable , Queenstown, 1862senior constable charles jefor -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Senior Constable Charles Jesse, 1860s
Folder of information on Senior Constable Charles Jesse, Eltham, 1860ssenior constable charles jesse -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Charles Fowler, 1860s
Folder of information on Charles Fowler, Miner, Panton Hill, 1860s.charles fowler -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Charles Hirt, 1860s
Folder of information on Charles Hirt, storekeeper, Smiths Gully,1860scharles hirt -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
Charles Moore with the first Fitzroy CIB car, circa 1950police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; fitzroy cib; moore, charles -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
Sidney Charles Rowley KIA Jan 1945 on HMAS Australiaphoto, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
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Photos of Horace Charles Edward STEEL & William and John COLEYphoto, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Clippers for the record, 1984
The story of the ship Thermopylae, S.S. Aberdeen and Captain Charles Matheson.The story of the ship Thermopylae, S.S. Aberdeen and Captain Charles Matheson.The story of the ship Thermopylae, S.S. Aberdeen and Captain Charles Matheson.matheson, charles, aberdeen (ship), thermopylae (ship) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt, 2013
Time line of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt and his family.Time line of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt and his family.Time line of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt and his family.schwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, schwerkolt, carl benno, schwerkolt, wilhelmina, schwerkolt, clara, schwerkolt, william lionel, schwerkolt, mary, schwerkolt, abigail, schwerkolt, peggy, schwerkolt, wilhelmina ann, schwerkolt, charles lionel, schwerkolt rosalie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Husband, Charles Edward, 1864 - 1939
Black and white photo of Husband, Charles Edward, 1864 - 1939.husband, charles edward -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Traffic Lights Obscured in Cotham Road, Kew, 2017, 2017
Colour photograph of the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street in Kew. kew, cotham road, charles street, intersection, traffic lights, citipower, vicroads, boroondara council, safety, poor location -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Opening of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village Community Centre, 2017, 23/09/2017
Panaromic photograph of the interior of the Charles Anderson Grove Community Centre.charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat, community centre, retirement village -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Opening of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village Community Centre, 2017, 23/09/2017
Panaromic photograph of the interior of the Charles Anderson Grove Community Centre.charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat, community centre, retirement village -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Document - Fishing related forms and documents from the 30s and 40s
The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of fishing related memorablia belonging to Charles Jurgens; Permitfuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing