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 1942 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 International Scientific Series Vol 33 Sight: An Exposition of the Principles of Monocular and Binocular Vision." Author: Joseph Le Conte Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1881Label on spine with typed text 595.789 Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Corangamite Regional Library Service 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, joseph le conte, the international scientific series vol 33

List of Members on the sick list, dated Feb 7th 1877. They are Wm. Veale, A. Sleals, Jas Pe/, A. Witt, Le? Miller and Wm. Williams. Signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, wm veale, a skeals, jas pe?, a witt, le? miller, wm williams, h l atkinson

Colour photograph, rounded corners. Man wearing sunglasses playing violin. Notice board with many business cards. Other mans head. Les Dow Wedderburn Old Timers.entertainment, music, musician

The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. From its beginnings, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. One of two photographs of a display at the Kew Library, curated by Les Littlechild featuring items from the Kew Historical Society's and from private collections, of a model 1920s kitchen in Kew.kew historical society - exhibitions, australian dometsic architecture - kitchens - 1920s

Also black and white photograph number 03750.2 of Tucker Bag Bottle Shop sCnr of Myer St and Church St Lakes Entrance 19.8.1991Black and white photograph of Dominic Berlingeri of Foodarama Supermarket with Les Page from Furniture Centre paint as they appeared in TV advertisment Shop Locally Lakes Entrance Victoria. 8.9.1993. businesses, commerce

School year book detailing achievements of the school community, including sporting, academic, social and the arts. Scholarship recipients details are included and examples of student work.Printed booklet of olive coloured card cover and glossy white paper pages.Cover printed in dark olive. Pages printed in black. Some black and white photographs.Written on front cover: Leslie Hill 391 1858 Les Hill 46 Elphin St Newportwilliamstown high school, yearbooks, high tide

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Les Mabus, Bedford Rd, Ringwood feeding lyre bird in Sherbrooke Forest".

A Wilson Le Sabre racquet, with brown painted throat and shaft, perforated brown leather grip, and white cloth butt cover with red-stitched 'W' trademark. Inscription: WILSON/LE SABRE/SUPER FLEX SHAFT. Decal design of a white chess rook and gold fleur-de-lis features on the throat. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, String, Cloth, Plastictennis

Book, Victorious Living, Les Gillies Collection, a hard covered book titled ''Victorious Living''.-E Stanley - Jones. London. Hodder and Stovighton Limited. The blue and white cover is torn.J.Aitken 6/6book, christian religion

Document. Two page Opera program advertising ''FAUST'' ''ORPHEUS'' ''LES CLOCHES de CORNEVILLE'', by the Students of the Bendigo Conservatorium, Royal Princess Theatre. Mr Alex Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, opera program

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldering circa 1930s.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of ' A ' Squadron, 8th Light Horse Regiment standing outside tent. Identified as Les Lees - left, Jack Riley - centre, Vin Keidy - right.

Hand written character reference for Fred Pattison, [Ethels father], 12 th July 1910. Embossed lettering 'Rose Bank' Thornton- le- Dale , Pickering. Signed John Parkinson.genealogy, family, pattison, 19th century australian immigration. fred pattison

Les Chandler was an avid bird watcher and naturalist. A pacifist who was a stretcher bearer on the Western Front. Photo by Les Chandler.ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f, uniform, native

Black and photograph of A.R. Warren (Fuel Merchant) house, taken from across Main Road to front of house. Present day location of Le Pine Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham.a.r warren, main road, eltham, houses

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Help on the way: ambulance drivers during World War I. Les and Ron Nixon, of Inglewood, are two of the men in the photo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

List of names titled 'Bad to night' with many of them crossed out. A number illegible. Martin, Brojen, Powell, Emmerling, Miller, Abraham, R Coath, Luffsman, Le Lever, McDonald, Borcherdt.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, martin, brojen, powell, emmerling, miller, abraham, r coath, luffsman, le lever, mcdonald, borcherdt

Document. Pink program for Grand and Comic Opera performed by students of the Bendigo Conservatorium, Royal Princess Theatre ''La Traviata'' and ''Les Cloches de Corneville''. Mr Alex Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, opera program

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Factory: Les Kenyon, Bob Marwood and Ernie Schinkler recap tyres at the Bendigo Motor Tyre Hospital in the 1950s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white photograph of Les Mathews. Showing head and shoulders. Set in a dark wood oval window mount and medium brown wood frame. Engraved black metal plate below image.

The correspondence is from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Card, rectangular, white with hand writing in blue pen. .2) Envelope, rectangular, brown colour, “A.F.W.3078 Active Service” with instructions for use. .3) Letter, rectangular, white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, hand writing in black pencil. .4) Letter, off white colour graph paper, rectangular shape, hand written in black pencil..1) dated, “Le Harve 23rd dec 1918” .3) Red Plaque, “CHUCRCH ARMY open to all”cards, letters, envelopes

Brown felt case containing a copper medallion commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Compagnie Generale Maritime 1882 - 1982.front side: COMPAGNIE GENERALE MARITIME / 1882 1982/ 100TH ANNIVERSARY reverse side: LE NATAL 1882

Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club Men's Championship- 23.1.1994. Les Pieper & Doug Corrigan, winners.