A copy of an advertisement for Narbethong House in Narbethong.A copy of an advertisement for Narbethong House in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, advertisement, narbethong house, quirk's gas, blacks' spur forest

An advertisement for Somerled Tea House in Marysville.An advertisement for Somerled Tea House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, somerled holiday home, j.c. greatorex, r. greatorex, mrs d. ivey, advertisement, somerled tea house

An advertisement for Somerled Road House in Marysville.An advertisement for Somerled Road House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, somerled holiday home, j.c. greatorex, r. greatorex, mrs d. ivey, advertisement

Black and white photograph of orchard. House in top left of photograph.Typed on backing sheet below photograph, "Herman Pump's orchard and home Heathmont - 1923 - in vicinity of Royal Avenue. House on Canterbury Road, now site of Uniting Church".

Official Certificate of Discharge from the Australian Military ForcesTyped in details related to Gunner Anthony James Pratt Discharge

A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIA "Cumberland House"/ Marysville 9.2.49 Dear Mrs Bentley,/ Just a line to let you know/ I arrived at destination yesterday. This is it,/ it looks quite impressive; but of course, they have/ added a little glamor. It is nice & clean,/ nothing elaborate; but a nice friendly atmosphere./ I have booked in for a fortnight & Im just going/ to indulge in a little laziness. Ive joined/ the library now I'm going to get stuck into a beaut/ murder, this afternoon. Later on, I'll take some/ trips, around the beauty spots. Space is limited here, so/ I'll write later, Cheerio for now. Clive/ Remember me to Sue & Norma.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, nucolorvue productions

Colour print of "Heatherlie" House at 20 Seaby St.Colour Print of "Heatherlie" House 20 Seaby St Stawell. Image showing the front of house, garden, fence and surrounding trees.stawell building

An accommodation voucher which was offered to guests by Kerami Guest House for stays at the guest house or the adjoining cottages from June 2005 until July 2006.An accommodation voucher which was offered to guests by Kerami Guest House for stays at the guest house or the adjoining cottages from June 2005 until July 2006.marysville, victoria, australia, kerami guest house, amberview cottages, accommodation, voucher, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Nunawading Council approved the establishment of a boarding house for nine boarders in a large house on the corner of Maple and Fir Streets, Blackburn.Nunawading Council approved the establishment of a boarding house. maple street, blackburn, city of nunawading, fir street, blackburn

"JCR" in blue ink, "Common Room 1959 at HH" written in script in pencil, stamped "Archives International House"

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. James Nasmyth Engineer. An Autobiography Author: Samuel Smiles Publisher: John Murray Date: 1912 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NAS 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 Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, james nasmyth, samuel smiles

Photograph of the presenter, James Nicolas, the author of a publication on 'Fairyland' speaking to members at the August 2018 meeting.james nicolas, fairyland - malmsbury street - kew (vic), tabulo - jim - grace

Letter from James Oddie concerning a prospective student for the Ballarat School of Mines, J.S. Gilliganjames oddie, j.s. gilligan, wendouree hospital for the insane, ballarat mental asylum, scholarship, philanthropy

This item is a souvenir of the Bi- Centenary of Australia (1988) It features the new Parliament House in Canberra which was opened in May 1988 and cost more than one billion dollars to build and contains four thousand seven hundred rooms. This item came from the estate of a well known Warrnambool lawyer and is retained as a high quality souvenir of the Bi-Centenary of AustraliaCircular ceramic plate. White concave surface with blue drawing of Parliament House, Australian Coat of Arms, flowers including banksia, Sturt Desert Pea, eucalypt and seven pointed stars. Reverse has raised inner rim and includes text in blue. Front 1988 Reverse ROYAL COPENHAGEN DENMARK and crown. COPYRIGHT THE A.B.A 1981 REG.TRADE MARK OF THE A.B.A. USED UNDER LICENCE BY ROYAL COPENHAGEN NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA Logo Australia 1788-1988 Signature " Gorn Uestezaul"(?)parliament house, bi centenary of australia

Dr James Kerr practised medicine in Orbost from 1889 -1928. He was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He served the Orbost community for 40 years travelling everywhere on horseback. He married Hilda Constance Temple in Orbost on November 30, 1893. On April 29th 1931, three glass windows were dedicated to "Dr James Kerr. Beloved Physician of Orbost" in St James Church of England , Orbost. ( Ref Orbost Hospital, History, Personalities and Stories by Margaret Hollands) Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex. Dr James Kerr was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He was an integral part of the Orbost community for over 40 years. Robert Pullar Cameron was a councillor on the Orbost Shire Council for many years.A white paper account with black print. It has a green duty stamp on the front and is from Dr James Kerr M.B.C.M. to R. Cameron. The form has been filled in by hand.kerr-dr-james cameron-r.p.

Weatherboard building corrugated iron roof decorative awnings on windows. Landsborough Court House 1925. Picket fence in foreground. Photographic post card of Courthouse top left. Court-House bottom centre in white.

Note by T.H. Kneen 20 February 1991," 2 female students working at edge of shade house. Student at left is Muriel Haigh 1947-48."2 copies black and white photograph of the Shade House/Bush House with 2 students working in it.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. N. A513."female student, muriel haigh, shade house, students working outside, bush house

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/Probate. James Fry. Cab Driver. Late of Chapel Street, Kangaroo Flat. Died 11.12.1937. Typewritten on cream coloured card.Signaturesprobate, cab driver

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/Agreement between James Boyd and D'Arcy Gilbert Davies. Dated 1 June 1901. Concerning County Court ruling, Kerang.Signatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/Agreement between Gilbert Bogle and Archibald James Fraser concerning the lease of land in the Parish of Mandurang. Dated 5 April 1911.Signatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents, mandurang, fraser

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/* Probate of James Bennett of Yallook, 1886. Died 2nd February 1886. * Letters of administration. Granted Susan Bennett, March 1886.Signatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents, rogers & every, probate, susan bennett

Murray Comrie Collection. Address of house to be confirmed.Monochrome photograph depicting a house located in Tarnagulla.tarnagulla, houses