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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Life of Sir Isaac Newton
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. Life of Sir Isaac Newton Author: Brewster Publisher: William Tegg & Co. Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NEW 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 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, life of sir isaac newton, brewster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football / Netball Club, 14/03/2020
Report on activities of Greensborough Football/Netball Club, addressed to member Gary Partington3 p. letter and membership renewal form, with 2001 life member ticketgreensborough football club, greensborough football netball club -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting, Unknown
Marine scene depicting Jesus showing the light to sailors in distress on a life boat.artwork, jesus, st peter chapel, shipwreck, lifeboat, sailors, seamen, artwork-paintings -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Decorative object - Miniature, lifebuoy, c. 2018
Presented to MTSV by seafarer Bosun Tomovs from the vessel Irongate, registered in Monrovia, Liberia who created this memento miniature and presented it to Chief Manager Sue Dight, on the occasion of his visit to the MTSV, Melbourne.The seafarer who created this object has presented similar objects to Missions to Seamen wherever he has come ashore and used the services. The object forms a connection through the creator with the Mission network across the globe. It is also a representative sample of creativity aboard ship: model making was often a hobby to kill time on long journeys.small red painted and white corded life buoy with inscription in black paint.side a) In Upper Case stencil: " IRONGATE / MONROVIA " Side b) handwritten in black ink: "04.09.2018 / BSN TOMOVS / BULGARIA"lifebelt, life preserver, miniature models, life buoy, bosun tomovs, irongate ship, gift, buoy, hobbie, seamen, sailors, seafarers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - An Australian Muster, Selected by A.A. PHILLIPS, n.d
An anthology of the Australian way of life. Orange limp cloth cover, black print -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Area Handbook for North Vietnam DA Pam No 550-57
Vietnam War A 500 page US military publication on all aspects of life in North Vietnam -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Remeniscences of Margery Violet Brady (nee Lawrey), 2002
The remeniscences of Margery Brady were written in 2002 when she was 94 years of age..1) Reminiscences .2) Timeline of the life and career of Margery Brady (nee Lawrey) margery lawrie, ballarat teachers' college -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Adventurous Life
Adventurous Life Author: Lord Mountevans Publisher: Hutchinson and Co Date: 1946 warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, adventurous life, lord mountevans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - BLACK AND WHITE T & G MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY BUILDING
Photograph - Black and white T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society buildingphotograph, building, photograph - black and white t & g mutual life assurance society building -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: QUESTIONS ASKED OF VIOLEE DAVEY
Eleven pages of Questions and answers asked of Violee Davey about her life.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - questioned asked of violee davey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Dugga Beazley, 21 May 1991
Interviewed by Pat Hawkins. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" .'Dugga' BEAZLEY discussing his life in Port Melbourne, particularly in relation fishingDuration 00:17:47families, domestic life, industry - fishing, leonard george 'dugga' beazley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Tippo HAYES, Wendy Morris, 22 May 1984
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Tippo HAYES discussing his life in Port Melbourne, particularly working on the wharvesDuration side 0:44:53domestic life, piers and wharves - webb dock, workers, tippo hayes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: JACK LOCKETT
Document. An Amazing Life of Jack Lockett, from the Bendigo Advertiser Special Edition.document, memo, jack lockett -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
2 x A4 sheets of copies of photos of day to day life in Vietnamphotograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Photographic Roll
Set of nine individual photos depicting the Military and family life of Tony Parrello.photograph, tony parrello, parrello collection -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Book, Waar Mens en Tijger Buren (Where Men and Tigers are Neighbours), 1962
The author had been part of the Dutch Administration in the former Dutch East Indies, including a role as Governor of Sumatr'a East Coast. His tales bear witness to a deep appreciation and love of the country.Hardcover book of short stories concerning life in the former Dutch East Indies.Author L.C. Westenenk Published by H.P.Leopolds Uitgeverij N.V. Den Haag -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder - family history, Brady Family History, Tatura, from earliest Settlement in 1874
Collection of items of interest, relative to Brady Family History, including photographs, verbal descriptions and reports of family interestComprehensive report of Brady family life from earliest settlement 1874, Taturabrady, mccarthy m, tatura, meath park, documents, reports, moriaty, curtis -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hughes, Thea Stanley, Matthew Flinders, 1985
An account of the life, explorations and achievements of Matthew Flinders. Written for students. Contains bibliography.explorers, navigation, bibliography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Moon, Mick and Vere, My Journey from the Snowy River, 1988
Stories of day-to-day life of a family and their neighbours living along the Snowy River.settlers, animals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Needs check on elderly, 1991
A survey to investigate the quality of life of Nunawading's older residents is now under way.A survey to investigate the quality of life of Nunawading's older residents is now under way.A survey to investigate the quality of life of Nunawading's older residents is now under way.aged people, eastern suburbs geriatric centre, city of nunawading, phillips, phillipa, atkinson, bruce, subramanian, chandra -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Vermont and us, 2000
Vermont resident, Joan Nethercote writes on Vermont, families, life and anecdotes, with photos.Vermont resident, Joan Nethercote writes on Vermont, families, life and anecdotes, with photos.Vermont resident, Joan Nethercote writes on Vermont, families, life and anecdotes, with photos.nethercote, joan, nethercote, viv, livermore family, vermont, ballantyne, janet, winswood, vermont, public utilities, giles family, tilson, clive, tilson, clive (mrs), webster family, mckeon, thomas (rev), mckeon hall, cuttle family, wills family, d'arcy family, sport, schools, churches, transport, orchards, scout groups, world war 1939-1945, st lukes anglican church, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Frances Warren, 1997
Frances Warren, who has lived all her life in Vermont or Mitcham.Frances Warren, who has lived all her life in Vermont or Mitcham, Frances Warren, who has lived all her life in Vermont or Mitcham.warren, frances, vermont primary school, no. 1022, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Life membership certificate - Mitcham Cricket Club, 1954
A life membership was awarded to L J Barelli from the Mitcham Cricket Club.A life membership was awarded to L J Barelli from the Mitcham Cricket Club.A life membership was awarded to L J Barelli from the Mitcham Cricket Club.mitcham cricket club, barelli, l j, stacy, l, spooner, k -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Oral history on Harold Bakes, 1996
Oral history on the life of Harold Bakes provided by his daughter, Wendy Ingham.bakes, harold arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Veteran Lions member receives top award, 19/12/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article on award of life membership of Lions International to Jim Dowsley, by Jenny Woods.Article on award of life membership of Lions International to Jim Dowsley, by Jenny Woods.Article on award of life membership of Lions International to Jim Dowsley, by Jenny Woods.dowsley, james wilson, lions international -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Charles Rupert Toogood
Black and white photo of Charles Rupert Toogood. Details of his life with phototoogood, charles rupert, brocklesby, m.l. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Gerald W. Brocklesby
Black and white photo of Gerald W. Brocklesby. History of his life with photobrocklesby, gerald w., ethel, linacre, ethel m, minnie, moore, m.l., wildwood, bakers road, blackburn -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Memorial Plaque, 1994
Silver metal plaque painted red, commemorating the life of student Chris Francis This tree was planted in memory of CHRIS FRANCIS. Loved and respected WHS student 1982-1993. Died 7th December 1994 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Accessory (Item) - Life Preserver Model AV-35A Part No S-21150-7300 For Demo Air Crew Only, Life Preserver Model AV-35A
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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Black & white photograph of lifeboat Queenscliffe being winched up into its shed, Life boat Queenscliffe being winched, 1986
New Queenscliffe pierNew Queenscliffe PierBlack & white photograph of the life boat Queenscliffe being winched into its shedReverse - " nil "historical references