Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 12 May 1993, Page 7, "Communiy meal plan"'.A group of 140 Italian senior citizens may be granted use of Bedford Park youth hall and kitchen one day a week to prepare and eat a traditional Italian meal together in Ringwood. Ringwood Council's policy and resources committee directed officers to consult with the hall management committee, Italian senior citizens and the senior citizens' consultative committee and report back to council on the possibility of the Italian group using the hall one day a week.

Thomas Stoddart, bought 12 marble statues during a visit to Carrara in Italy and gave them, together with Sicilian marble pedestals, to the citizens of Ballarat. The statues were unveiled by the Governor of Victoria on Queen Victoria’s birthday, 24 May 1884 and are located throughout the gardens.View of the gardensballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, thomas stoddart, marble, statues, carrara, italy, 1884, fernery

Black and white print on photo paper 35mm Black and white slide copy Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)george w bell collection, significant tree

Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.VX31174 W J Craigworld war 2, world war ii, world war two, ww2, wwii, 2nd aif

Leaflet with personal message from the Army Commander, B.L.Montgomery, Christmas 1943. ( to be read to all troops Christmas Message) Italy 1943

Silver dish commemorating the1980 Davis Cup Semifinal between Italy and Australia. Rectangular with rounded corners Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Holmes Family Ascot World War One memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard

Cycling shoes first appear in the 1880s and progressively became more sophisticated. Cleats first appear on cycling shoes in the late 1930s - before this toe cages and straps were used. The cleat design on these shoes was commonly used from the 1970s. Detto Pietro cycling shoes were probably the most commonly used cycling shoes in the 1970s and early 1980s.Black leather cycling shoes with lace and slotted cleats. The leather uppers have punched holes in them to make them lighter and for ventilation. These shoes are made by Detto Pietro, Italy - a well known Italian footwear manufacturer of that time. First pair has leather soles and second pair features hard nylon soles."Detto Pietro"cycling shoes; detto pietro;

"Protest against the depradation of the State Electricty Commission 1956" - Alistrair Knox (1980), We are what we stand on, pp48-49Black and white print on photo paper Also black and white slide copy of print Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)trees, eltham, protests, george w bell collection, significant tree

Photograph taken 13 February 1943. Back row (left to right): V Corinti, Gio Moruzzi, M Gazzi, B Rabaiotti, Gio Lusardi, G Barovero. Front row: L Fulgoini, G Rozzi, P Barbuti, M Rabaiotti.Black and white photograph of 10 Italian internees, 4 seated, standing in front of a corrugated iron building. The number 169 front right.v corinti, gio moruzzi, m gazzi, b rabaiotti, gio lusardi, g barovera, l fulgoini, g rozzi, p barbuti, m rabaiotti, tatura internment camp, italian internees ww2

Propaganda leaflet, stuck onto cardboard, dropped from German/Italian aircraft to Australian troops defending El Alamein during 1942. Features a platypus over a boomerang on black background. with "Diggers! you are defending Alamein Box! What about Port Darwin?"

Programme for the days entertainment First Class on board passenger liner Oceania of the Lloyd Triestino Line sailing between Australia and Italy 1957.G.Schenone Genovaprogram, music, cruise ship

The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”. Following the closure of the Club in 1973, after twenty-eight years, its records were deposited with the Kew Historical Society and are thus available for research into the history of women’s groups in the post war period in Australia. The Society holds the Club’s Minute Books of Meetings (1953-73), Attendance Registers (1959-73), Visitors Book, and sundry items of print ephemera published by the Club.Black and white photograph of Carlo Giardina, an Italian boy who was sponsored by the East Kew Women's Club. The photograph is stuck into one of their registers.east kew women's club, carlo giardina

Captured by 2/6 BN Signals in Benghazi Libya in February 1941Captured by 2/6 BN Signals in Benghazi Libya in February 1941Captured Italian Fascist flag mad of green, white and red cotton with black felt tip pen inscriptions on its white stripe." Taken at Bengasi Libya February 1941 By 2/6 BN. Signals VX3810 W.R. ANDERSON VX5124 CPL F. THOMPSON VX9552 O. HUTCHINS VX14051 Sig D.S. Beckwith VX 3900 RON. MERRY VX2418 R.F. PAIGE A. CLARKE VX3530 W.D. Whipp VX11631 Adelaide H.G. HOWARD VX1134 H.T. FRANCIS VX 5095 E. MOLESWORTH VX 14605 BRUNSWICK V. LUNN VX 3412 GEELONG WX 3588 X.A. HIGGINS VX 5037 S.A. PEMBERTON A.A.S. CAMERON GEELONG VX 4498 T. DOWNS VX15556 T.C. PETERSEN VX3661 B.W. SULLIVAN CARLTON PTE A.LONGHEED VX7589 St. Arnaud I.M. Cunningham VX 8416 ww2, 2/6 battalion, signals platoon, wark vc club

Son of Antonio & Lucia GnataPortrait of a Gentleman in a suit & tie Plus 2 Colour photographs of a grave April 1999Antonio Gnata aged About 18 Years. Photgraphed Before leaving Italy for Australia

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. Stitchcraft was a monthly craft publication containing knitting and embroidery patterns and was controlled by Patons and Baldwins (UK).STITCHCRAFT / No. 274 / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'3 / Free / inside / SPECIAL / SUPPLEMENT / OF / Italian / quicknitsknitting handicrafts - history embroidery, stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. This jacket originally belonged to Australian singer, actress and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John, who autographed it and donated it to be auctioned at a Leather and Lace Ball for the Austin Health Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal on 15 May 2004. Newton-John has long been an advocate for cancer research and awareness, having undergone multiple treatments for cancer, a disease Di also battled for many years. Di's husband David purchased the jacket at the auction for around $1,000, and it has since been much worn by Di and her daughter Kathryn. The nature of the jacket - which is faux-leather, with glued-on diamantés, suggests that it was likely part of a stage costume rather than an item from Olivia Newton-John's personal wardrobe.Black polyester leather look jacket with black polyester lining. The jacket features a centre front opening secured by six black press studs, two bust height flap pockets with press studs, and collar. Full length sleeves with band and black press stud closure. The jacket features diamanté decorative finish along the collar and shoulder placket. "IMMAGINE, Made in Italy" "40" "Made in Italy, Fabrique en Italie, 100% Polyiestere, Polyestere, Polyester, Polyester" Personal signature of Olivia Newton John in fine silver pen, "Love Olivia Newton John, 04".olivia newton john, stage costume, olivia newton john cancer centre, austin health, di reidie, immagine, 1990s

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. Boswell On The Grand Tour Italy, Corsica an France 1765-1766 Edited by Frank Brady and Frederick A. Pottle Publisher: William Heinneman Date: 1955Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 BRA Inside front loose endpaper there is a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from 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, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, boswell on the grand tour, frank brady, frederick a. pottle

Bag of world coins. Nations included: Italy, Germany, Nederland, Japan, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The coins are grouped by nation in small paper bags.numismatics, coins - world, world coins

George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy. Luigi was the Son of Nicola Gervasoni and Giovanina Gervasoni of San Gallo. yandoit creek, luigi gervasoni

To provide an image of the central marble statue in the Gardens' Statuary Pavilion, '"Flight From Pompeii".Clear image of significant central item in the Statuary Pavilion and Sculptor recorded as Giovanni Maria Benzoni. 1809-1873.Photographed marble statue. Clearly delineated in copy of photograph Heading on Photograph: Giovanni Benzoni, Italian, 1809-1873. Flight From Pompeii, 1873Possibly photocopied on paper already used. Background lettering Art Institute, Chicagojohn garner collection, garner, dr, flight from pompeii, photo, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, benzoni, statuary pavilion, benefactor

A book titled 'The Life of Dante Italy's greatest poet. Scholar, religious enthusiast and political partizan; author of the divine comedy; and describer of scenes of supernatural terror and beauty.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 161 - 176 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People. Biographical Series.' There are advertisents of note.books, biography, dante, lydia chancellor, collection, dante, male, person, individual, famous people, poetry, poet, italy, italian history, italian lilterature, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographies, advertisements, penny books, biographical series

A book titled 'The Life of Joseph Garibaldi the liberator of Italy. The brave warrior who freed his country from the yoke of despotism. The ardent, persevering and unconquerable p atriot, who preferred honourable poverty to splendid servitude.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, joseph garibaldi, lydia chancellor, collection, joseph garibaldi, person, individual, male, famous people, italy, italilan history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, penny books, advertisements

Italian lightweight mortar, 45 mm, WWII era. Tail fin shaped, red colour head in round with pull ring at nose, black colour.1 9 ARMERIA GNUTTI 3 LUMEZZANE 8weapon, mortar, italian