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Orbost & District Historical Society
account, January 1921
Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping of an Orbost business in the early 20th century and is a useful research tool.A white paper account with black print and red lines hand-written from J. Lamont, tailor and mercer to Mr R. Cameron. It has a yellow duty stamp.lamont-j-tailor-mercer-orbost cameron-robert-pullar -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Playing The Game
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. Playing The Game What Mr. Asquith in his book"The Genesis of the War" does not tell us Author: E G Jellicoe Publisher: John Long Date: 1924Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940.311 JEL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Pastedown front endpaper has stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, 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 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper cutting, 5/10/1968
Article from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the re-elected Waterworks Chairman, Mr Ted Shaw, for the 12th successive year. Also about the Government's approval of a scheme to extend the pipeline to other areas.waterworks, phillip island, mr ted shaw -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter of Invitation - Mr Edwin Taylor Ancient Order of Foresters Society, n.d
Invitation to Mr Edwin Taylor, to attend a summoned meeting of the Court at Foresters Hall, Portland, Monday May 17th 1917. Printed form, details added in black pen. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Court House 1926-1936, correspondence; clippings incl new courthouse 1996
Revision Court beginnings 1926-1936; Letter about finance re use of Hall for Courthouse; Leter about fines incurred by Mr Clarke re furze bushes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Letter, Mullum Reserve information for Norwood High School assignment, Ringwood, Victoria
Photocopy of typewritten letter dated 18th July, 1980, from B.V. Gilpin, Acting City Engineer, summarising history of Mullum Reserve in Ringwood, for Mr. S. McRoy. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ARRIVALS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Arrivals: Mr Mick O'Donaghue, of Kamarooka, arrives for work with Roy Lakey on the chaff cutter in 1950. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FRUITFUL
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Fruitful: gathering and packing fruit in Mr. H. Keck's orchard and nursery at One Tree Hill. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS
A black and white photograph of two unidentified students working on electronic and mechanical calculators in the Mathematics Department at Bendigo Teachers' College. Their lecturer is noted as being Mr. K. Coles.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, education, mr. k. coles, mathematics, electronic calculator, mechanic calculator, calculator, bendigo teachers' college mathematics department, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photograph, photographs, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SCHOOL DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. School days: Ellesmere common school teacher Mr. Charlie Mullany and schoolchildren, circa 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OLD NAPOLEON MINE - NOTES ON THE OLD NAPOLEON MINE
Handwritten notes on the Old Napoleon Mine. Date 1885. Notes mention winding engine and boiler. The boiler was too small for Sth Bellevue Mine says Mr Hooper.document, gold, old napoleon mine, old napoleon mine, notes on the old napoleon mine, sth bellevue mine, mr hooper -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: A. E. SAYER, CHEMIST ACCOUNT, 01/11/1926
Chemist account for ointment and Coal Tar Soap, dated 1/11/1926 in the name of Mr Kelly. Account has paid and dated 19/11/26 written on it.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection - a e sayer chemist account, mr kelly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W. BABIDGE COLLECTION: GEO. BENNETTS ARCADE STORES RECEIPT
Pale yellow receipt with red printing for Geo. Bennetts Arcade Stores for £1/17/4, No. 34. Receipt in the name of Mr Babbage, Campbells and signed by H. Bennetts.document, w. babidge collection - geo bennetts arcade stores receipt, h bennetts, lamson paragon limited -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: BUFF FOLDER
Buff folder with the name Joseph Davies Collection written on the front. Also written on the front is Mr. & Mrs R. T. Davies, 18 Bayview St, Williamstown. 397.5804.document, joseph davies collection, mr & mrs r t davies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: ENVELOPE
Light buff coloured envelope addressed to Mr M. P. Kelly, Exchange, Bendigo. Envelope has McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Legal Managers, Accountants, etc. Bendigo.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - envelope, mr m p kelly, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MR. GILFIL'S LOVE STORY
A paperback book titled ''Mr. Gilfil's Love Story.'' Written by George Eliot. Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press. London and Glasgow. 62pgs. Collins Penny Library.George Eliotbooks, fiction, romance, lydia chancellor, collection, fiction, romance, love stories, collins' penny library, recreations, book, books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO REPERTORY SOCIETY PROGRAM, 5 Oct 1932
Program, Bendigo Repertory Society presents ''Hay Fever'', at Capitol Theatre, Wednesday 5th. October 1932, A light comedy by Noel Coward.Stage Manager Mr. Graham Hall.J.B.Ross, Printer, Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo.program, theatre, bendigo repertory society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN RECEIPT DATED 1896
Handwritten Receipt dated 10th December 1896 for Cohn's Brewery dividend cheque from Executors J Clarke for Mr Howat. One Penny Duty Stamp attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIEPER COLLECTION: INVOICE BENDIGO BUTTER FACTORY
Invoice134 issued by Bendigo Butter Factory, Bendigo on 30th April, 1937, to Mr. C.O. Pieper, Inglewood, for supply of butter in 50 lb lots. Receipt 1540 attached.bendigo, business, bendigo butter factory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: PRESCRIPTION (A. BUSH), 1888
Prescription for Mr A. Bush on prescription form from 'Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy'. Overstamped (prescription fillled?) with 'T. R. Jones Sandhurst' and b: 'J. Tipping Bairnsdale'.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - INSPECTOR OF MINES REPORT
Handwritten report from Mr. E. R. Meekison, Travelling Inspector of Mines and Machinery. Report mentions what the machinery in this district is used for and some notes on the winding engines.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, inspector of mines report, mr e r meekison -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WINDING ENGINE, 1960's
Black and white laminated photo ( copy ) winding engine last worked at Central Deborah. Built by A. Roberts & Sons, engineers, Bendigo. The late Mr. J. Moorhead at the controls.F.T. Kennedyorganization, business, central deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LUCY HILL COLLECTION: A MAN AND HIS DOG, A MAN WHO LOVED HORSES, CUSTODIAN OF A DOG WHISTLE, 1860-1951 approx
Articles by Lucy Hill: A man and his dog, the story of Mr Webb, a flour miller and his faithful dog. A Man who loved Horses custodian of a dog whistledocument, lucy hill collection - from the manuscript of the late lucy hill and published in the bendigo advertiser - compiled by john hattam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LUCY HILL COLLECTION: A MAN AND HIS DOG, A MAN WHO LOVED HORSES, CUSTODIAN OF A DOG WHISTLE, 1860-1951 approx
Articles by Lucy Hill: A man and his dog, the story of Mr Webb, a flour miller and his faithful dog. A Man who loved Horses custodian of a dog whistledocument, lucy hill collection - from the manuscript of the late lucy hill and published in the bendigo advertiser - compiled by john hattam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION, 1917
Document. Certificate of Successful Vaccination of Gertrude Eva Perry April 25th 1917 in Borough of Eaglehawk. Addressed to Mr. H. L. Perry, Brown St., California Gully.organization, government, health, gertrude perry collection, certificate of vaccination gertrude eva perry, perry mr. h l -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter to Mr. Evans from H. Buckingham, dated March 8th. He wants to kno;w the date and month when he sent in his resignation of Office.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr evans, h buckingham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Cream paper dated Kyneton June 26th 1(piece missing)6. Mr. Mattheeus Moss is ill and unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed (unreadable)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, mattheus moss -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER DATED 1893
Folded Cohns Bros letterhead document dated 5th June 1893 signed Magnus Cohn to Mr E P Hastings Cohns secretary re balance sheets.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated -, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer, to pay Deligates the sum of £1/10/- for ?. Signed by James Best, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, delegates, james best, w b evans -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Ford Kitchen cutting the cake, Centenary Dinner, J Kitchen & Sons, Jul 1956
Photograph taken at Centenary Dinner for J KItchen and Sons (1856-1956) with the celebration cake being cut by Mr F B Kitchen (Ford) - see also 3396.07industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, f b (ford) kitchen, f n shepherd - chairman of directors, w d phillips - managing director