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. A Fine Old English Gentleman Exemplified in The Life and Character of Lord Collingwood ( A Biographical Story) Author: William Davies Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, Searle Date: 1875Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free 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, a fine old english gentleman, william davies, lord collingwood

Handwritten letter Newington Branch No. 201, Ballarat congratulating Mr. J. Davies on his courageous and heroic conduct. Letter with ANA letterhead and signed by Wm. C. Clemence, Secretary.Wm. C. Clemencemine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of congratulations, australian natives' association newington branch, joseph davies

Colour photograph of LERHS members Judy Davies and Rosemary Douglas with author Don Love at East Gippsland Art Gallery at opening of Our Maritime History exhibition Bairnsdale Victoriaexhibition, clubs, historical society

Gertrude and Winifred Cox were the daughters of John Henry Cox and his wife Anna Maria, nee Kennedy.Photocopy of photograph of Gert and Win Cox."Gert and Win".gertrude cox, winifred cox

SoftcoverTo John Davies, Christmas 1978, Love, the Boyds. Also two small drawings by a child of a facephilosophy, logics, fallacies, walsh st library

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketStamped: Kenmore State High School; Patricia Davies' signature; Note from Samantha Cousinswalsh st library

The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.Black and white photograph with a white border loose in sleeve"Sister Elinor Davies ('Dave') at RCHOS Copyright, The Argus F440" is written in pencil on reverse of photograph.

Letter and envelope to Miss Felicity Kingerlee from Mrs Myra Potter of the Bendigo Trust thanking her for assistance in providing the Joseph Davies memorabilia for display at the Central Deborah Gold Mine.document, memo, miss felicity kingerlee / mrs myra potter of the bendigo trust / joseph davies memorabilia

Postcard: two people seated in cockpit/rear seat of plane. Man is wearing goggles, woman wearing scarf, and goggles. Writen on bottom ' Mr. G. Hamel & Miss. T. Davies'Topical Postcard Col, Winton, Hants.aviation, civilian, g. hamel , t. davies, basil watson collection, g. hameo, t. davies.

Front cover has a photograph of Sharon Guest and her daughter Patricia in the ruins of their Mt Macedon home, Ash Wednesday.non-fictionThe story of bushfires in Australiaforest fires, bush fires, australia, history

Print copy of an original photograph of Amy Milo and her daughtersSTAWELL ST 1916 SANDS & MCDOUGALL / AMY FLORENCE GRANDMA MILO & 4 DAUGHTERS TAKEN AT STAWELL ST KEW / LtoR FLORENCE, GRACE, GLADYS, WINIFRED.amy florence milo, families -- stawell street -- kew (vic.)

Uniform belonging to Catherine Winifred Sewell Born 1915, Regt No 96270 F.O Women’s Australian Auxillary Air Force (W.A.A.A.F) .1) Jacket summer dress, cotton khaki, Epaulettes, lower right sleeve has 2 red chevrons denoting years of service .2) Skirt summer dress, cotton Khakifemale, uniforms, wwii, waaf

At top of first page an inscription "St Luke's Sunday School" Alberton. Hector Irvine 3rd prize, Sister Winifred SuptA child's rhyme book with pictures to colour in. Ten pages printed on both sides with a card cover. Very poor condition, edges of pages dog eared and mended with sticky tape. The back cover has been replaced by card from a 1959 Bennett's store Wandiligong calendar. The spine has been reinforced with brown paper. Most pictures have been coloured in. Contains about 50 rhymes.Bottom of first page "With pictures to colour" No 10 An Australian Production, Copyright by Gunn and Taylor pty Ltd

Typed letter dated 8th November 1909 from the Secretary of Mines. Letter refers to Mr Joseph Davies being appointed to the Drill Staff of that Department. The position was offered to and refused by Mr. Davies; however the first vacancy will again be offered to him, signed by the Secretary for Mines. Handwritten in margin is:- Forwarded to Sir Alexander Peacock with the compliments of J Murray, 10 Nov. 1909. Red P with 09 over 4000 stamped in the top right corner.document, joseph davies collection, joseph davies, sir a. j. peacock m p, hon. john murray m p, secretary for mines

Joseph Davies Bendigo Hero. Publisher: Aristoc Press Pty Ltd, Glen Waverly. ISBN:0 9589415 1 3. Edition: Second. 155 pages. Photographs, illustrations, maps & copies of letters. Poems about Joseph Davies. Signed: Donated by Faye Guthrie 17/2/91. Meeting in Town Hall addressed by Sir John Quick and Mr McBride. Resolution within testimonial. The Advertiser Fund. The Mayor's Fund. Stock Exchange Fund.Faye Guthrieautobiography, davies, joseph, copyright, janet f guthrie 1988. joseph davies miner family register, rescue john allan bendigo consolidated mine diamond hill medal

The time capsule includes newsletters, photos, a menu, medallions, a computer disk and a copy of the Ballarat Courier. The capsule was buried in a sealed PVC cylinder wrapped in plastic. A photograph of Pam Davies, Ballarat School of Mines Council President, about the release ballons at the 'SMB Final Party' which took place before the merger of the Ballarat School of MInes and the University of Ballarat. merger, pam davies, ballarat school of mines, party, time capsule, ballarat school of mines merger, council president

Certificate presented to Joseph Davies by the Minister of Mines in July 1909, in recognition of the bravery and presence of mind exhibited by him on the 16th. July 1909. Document is printed in black script, with letterhead in gold and black.bendigo, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, jack allan, minister of mines

Joseph Davies collection, information on Mine Rescue , Bendigo 1909. Facsimile copy of article from The Bendigo Advertiser (19/7/1909) entitled ''Heroism in the Mine''. Printed on two separate sheets.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, joseph davies, joseph davies, mine rescue

B & W photo 8.4 x 5.9 cm of the Hockey Team 1927: Audrey Scott, Gladys Davies, Molly Irving, E. Pownall (top of head), Barbara Cohen, Gwen Dawborn.

Black and white photograph, Nicole Ellis entrant Miss Australia Quest receiving donation $500 from Lakes Entrance Fishermens Co-op from Tom Davies. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, charities, clubs

Black and white photograph showing handover of management to Gippsland Ports from Michael Taylor permanent secretary for Natural Resources to Tom Davies and Ewan Walker of Gippsland Ports at Lakes Entrance Victoriagovernment services, gippsland ports, port authority

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketBaillieu Knight Frank Fridge Calendar and a postcard from Susie and her partner (A.) to Mrs. J. Davieswalsh st library

HardcoverEmbossed on title page with a circular logo: 'Library of / John Dovell Davies' at perimeter, 'JDD' at centre of designwalsh st library

HardcoverEmbossed on first page with a circular logo: 'Library of / John Dovell Davies' at perimeter, 'JDD' at centre of designwalsh st library

HardcoverEmbossed on first page with a circular logo: 'Library of / John Dovell Davies' at perimeter, 'JDD' at centre of designwalsh st library

Part of the Laby Collection of material donated by the family of TH Laby and daughters Jean and Betty in August 2014. This particular book is one of two copies acquired together as part of the Laby Collection, the other being inscribed with Betty’s name, suggesting that this volume belonged to Jean Laby. At some point the ornament has been stuck in the book on the first page.This volume is a softcover book with green coated fabric cover and black lettering. The front cover is horizontally bordered top and bottom with a double black line. A flat, decorative ornament of a person playing a piano, threaded with a pink ribbon, is stuck with tape to the inside front page.Written inside front page with blue ink: ‘Jean / from D. K. [P.]’ Front cover in black: ‘A FIRST / TRIGONOMETRY / BY / WINIFRED WADDELL / AND / D. K. PICKEN’laby, picken, books, trigonometry, jean laby

Black and white photo mounted on parchment coloured board, top RH section of photo is missing. Group of men, dressed in suits, hats, standing under legs of poppet head at Goldfields Consolidated Co. Written on top in black print ' Group of Employees, Goldfields Consolidated Co.' Written on bottom ' Taken on the occasion of the Presentation to Mr. Joe Davies for the heroic rescue of J. Allen on July 16, 1909’ Man to centre right is holding medal (?) , presumably Joseph Davies.W.H. Robinson, Bendigobendigo, mining, goldfields consolidated co., goldfields consolidated gold mine co., joseph davies, j. allen

Colour photograph of East Gippsland Heritage Network members Ian Hollingsworth, Marie Fish, Judy Gray, Judy Davies, Marie Tanner, Janet Palmer at Orbost Historical Society exhibition Orbost Victoriahistory group members, groups, historical society