This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.Victory Medal, British Medal & 1914-15 Starfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Jean Luxford's reminiscences, with notes on some of the earlier history of Greensborough. As told to John Gibson, updated by Jean and John in 2017.Firsthand reminiscences of Greensborough in the 20th century.5 p. typescriptjean luxford, greensborough, oral history

People - "Despard, G Rev.; Harding, Brian Rev." Buildings - St Johns Church Associated with - St Johns Church

People - "Mary,Gus,John Leader; Morgan, B" Buildings - St John's Church Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

People - "Mary,Gus,John Leader; Morgan, B" Buildings - St John's Church Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

John Leonard Court (1899-1976) was an insurance agent. His parents were John Leonard Court, who was killed in 1916 after being thrown from a cart, and Mary Edith Pitt. John Jnr married Amy Somerville in 1924.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, brick and rough cast, corrugated iron roof, porch, adult and child on porch, two chimneys, verandah on side of house, woven wire fence. Written on back of photoboard ' J. Court, Sternberg Street, £1300 sewered' House is at 87 Sternberg Street Bendigo, 2012 photo of house site attached.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp14'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son

Yields information about the alterations made to service trams during a visit of a Governor to Ballarat.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. Has a number of pedestrians bicycle and one motor cycle in the view. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. 11AM". Has W. Jack stamp in top right hand corner and the number T18/PC written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, governors, tram 24

John Inglis was a son of David Inglis and his wife Maria, née Booty. John was born in England in 1949 and came to Victoria in 1857 with other members of his family. David Inglis, John's father, is listed as a baker in Linton in Bailliere's 1868 Victorian Post Office directory. In 1876 John Inglis married Clara Nicholls, a daughter of Henry Nicholls and Marian Nicholls née Downes. Clara was also born in England in 1849, and travelled to Victoria with her parents in 1852. John and Clara Inglis had three children. They moved from Linton to Ballarat, where John worked as a carter. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 60.Sepia photograph of bearded man seated, wearing suit and hat with arms resting on arms of the chair, with lady standing beside him wearing long gown and large hat, right arm resting on chair back.On back - "from Mr and Mrs J Inglis, Ballarat East".john inglis, clara inglis née nicholls, old lintonian collection

A brief history of the Ringwood Movie Club by Doug Tanner and 'Bewitched Beauty' by Jack Lundy. A signed copy - 'To the Ringwood Historical Research Group 9-6-1980Story of the Ringwood Movie Club. Small eight page booklet with mid-blue covers with reels of film and film strip on front and back. +Additional Keywords: Lundy, Jack / Tanner, Doug / Lundy-Clarke, JohnInside front cover: A brief history of the Ringwood Movie Club by Doug Tanner. "Bewitched Beauty" by Jack Lundy. Donated to the Ringwood Historical Research Group, 9.6.80.

Leaders of the Gippsland Campus under the Monash University Era. Five people at Gippsland Campus From left: ? , John Anderson (PVC/Director, Gippsland Campus) , ? , Alan Scarlett, Russell Broadbent. If you can assist with information on this photograph please use the email link below. gippsland campus collection, leaders, alan scarlett, russell broadbent, john anderson, gippsland campus

Dark green hard cover with yellow and grey dust jacket covered with plastic. Full length photograph of soldier with a rifle behind a torn photograph of a row of helicopters. Author - JOHN ESSEX - CLARK Pages 236books, military

WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. Journals of Expeditions of Discovery into Central Australia and Overland From Adelaide to King George Sound. In the years 1840-1 Vol 2 Author: Edward John Eyre Publisher: T and W Boone Date: 1845Label on spine has typed text RA 919.4 EYR Front pastedown endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Libraryshipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, 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, warrnambool public library, journals of expeditions of discovery into central australia vol 2, journals of expeditions of discovery into central australia, edward john eyre, eyre

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 History of The Roman Empire The Students Roman Empire From its foundation to the death of Marcus Aurekius (27 B. C. - 180 A. D.) Author: J B Bury Publisher: John Murray Date: 1893 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 937 BUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, marcus aurekius, a history of the roman empire, j b bury

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Back to school group of approx 20 men and women playing marbles on lawn with pine trees in background. Gentleman playing marbles on right is John Frederick Smith son of George SmithOn back: "marbles played back to school Cowes" 1926phillip island, cowes school, celebrations - back to cowes school phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, john frederick smith

Outside Lorne School 1929 Jubilee Celebrations showing L to R. Mr J Hall (teacher) 1929, James T Anderson (1st scholar) 1879 and John P Danaher (1st teacher) 18791929, lorne school jubilee, teachers, mr j hall, james t anderson, john p danaher

Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Photograph coloured. Front aspect of house showing front door and bay window on right. Timber turret above - garden in front. Construction built for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869. Known as Woolamai House.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, woolamai house, cleeland family history

Woolamai House was built in approx 1869 on part of Capt Cleeland's property which covered most of the eastern end of Phillip Island. He maintained the Beacon Light on Woolamai Point close to his house. Owned and occupied by family since 1869.Coloured photograph - front aspect of timber house taken from the side angle showing bay window, front door, turret and rooms beyond. Lawn in front. Built for Capt. John Cleeland approx 1869.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, woolamai house, cleeland family history

Black and white photograph of John (Jack) McMonigal a sympathiser of the Kelly Gang. Photograph is in an oval frame and shows head and shoulders of a short bearded man wearing a jacket, white shirt and black tie facing left.john mcmonigal, kelly sympathiser, kelly gang, edward kelly, ned kelly

Four months after the discovery of the Roentgen tube the Ballarat School of Mines were conducting pioneer X-ray demonstrations in Ballarat. This photograph is thought to be taken at that time, and is framed along with some of the x-rays taken at that time. Digital copy of two men sit in front of x-ray equipment at the Ballarat School of Mines. The man in the foreground is John McKenzie Sutherland. The copy is from the original framed 1896 X-Rays (Cat. No. 1243)ballarat school of mines, x-ray, xray, scientific instruments, john sutherland, sutherland, photography, foto, roentgen tube, john m. sutherland, john sutherland

Letter written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated August 22/65. Letter mentions that John Trevena, Golden Square was rejected. Signed by Rob Palmer. Court Pride of the Forest black powdery seal.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, ancient order of foresters friendly society, court pride of the forest, john trevena, rpob palmer

Printed reminder from the Victoria Club, Bourke St., Melbourne, reminding the receiver that the Annual Subscription of £3/3/- is still unpaid, and would the amount be forwarded to the Secretary, John Buckley. Dated 1st January, 1904.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - victoria club, john buckley

Handwritten letter on two pages with Loyal Victoria Lodge No. 61 letterhead. Letter conveys the Lodge's highest appreciation and admiration of his heroic action in rescuing John Allen. Letter dated 30th July 1909.H. J. Moorheadmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of appreciation and admiration, loyal victoria lodge no 61, h j moorhead

Blue account/receipt dated July 3 1866. Name of Mr. Hall. Bought from Henry Jackson. 1 Lock ea 3/- & 2/6, total of 5/6. Paid John Dixon.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, mr hall, henry jackson, john dixon

Letter from John King to Court King of the Forest and dated 1/12/76. Letter mentions clearance and administrative matters for Br Plaochte. Impression of Court Clarendon seal on bottom of page and a printed letterhead.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, br plaochte, john king, court clarendon 3545 emerald hill

Object. His Masters Voice Record. 78 RPM recording of Open Road & Love Can Be Dreamed from The Gypsy Baron. Performed by John Charles Thomas with victor Symphony Orchestra conducted by Frank Tours.audio-visual technology, audio appliances, 78 rpm record, gertrude perry collection, his masters voice record

Correspondence re Higgins (family) 1979 enquiry from D Jordan re Nellie Palmer, nee Higgins, b. Sandhurst 1885. Father was a John Higgins, arrived ''there'' (Bendigo??) in 1960s. Reply from BHS.Deborah Jordanperson, family, higgins, nellie palmer, sandhurst, john higgins

Letter, from Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Connelly, solicitors, Albion Chambers, Sandhurst October 31 1884. to MR John O'Brien , Farmer ,Elmore re mortgage money due to the estate of the late Henry Wrixon.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, henry wrixon, bennett, attenborough, wilks & connelly.

The London Bank of Australia limited Bendigo letter headed note dated 5th January 1895 addressed to E P Hastings re: Cohns bros shareholders from John Wilett? signature of Bank Manager.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery