A book titled 'Scotland's Great Victory: The story of the Battle of Bannockburn. A thrillling account of one of the great triumphs of the Scottish arms.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 225 - 240 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, biographies, scotland, scottish history, battle of bannockburn, advertisements, book, books, king robert bruce, penny books

A book titled ' British Charters of Liberty from King John to Queen Victoria. The story of the Grant of the English Constitution and the Safeguards of English Freedom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 401 - 416 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, british royalty, king john, queen victoria, penny books, english constitution, england, biographies, advertisements, book, books, magna charta

A book titled ' The Temperance Movement : It's Origin and Development.' By Joseph Malins, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, I.O.G.T. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 673 - 688 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.Joseph Malinsbooks, biography, temperance movement, lydia chancellor, collection, male, person, individual, alcohol, book, books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' Magellan's Great Voyage. The First Journey Round the World. A Thrilling Narrative of Peril and Adventure.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 737 - 753 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, magellan, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople. historical series, history, explorers, adventure, exploration, book, books, advertisements, ocean, travel, vessels, male, person, world history, penny books

A book titled ' Out in the forty-five: The story of Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. The last of England's Civil Wars. Published London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 65 - 80 pgs, (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, out in the forty-five, charles edward, england, english history, civil war, book, books, advertisements

A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books

A book titled ' Gallant King Harry: The story of the Battle of Agincourt. One of the most brilliant victories ever gained by English Bravery.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street 657 - 672 pgs.(ill.).This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's 'Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, king henry v, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward and lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the battle of agincourt, book, books, advertisements, male, person, individual, penny books

Photocopy of chapter 13 ' You cannot clap with one hand' from book 'March to big Gold Mountain' David Horsfall, 1985 (copyright) 5 pages. Photo on first page of Vern Lock, with the head of Sun Loong. Chapter details involvement of Chinese in the Easter Fair from its earliest inception. Mr. Vern Lock carried the head of the dragon for 40 years.bendigo, chinese, easter fair

A book titled 'The Life of Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of the English Commonwealth. Strenuous in war and active in peace; the terror of England's foes and the upholder of her continental and maritime supremacy.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.609 - 624 pgs. 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, oliver cromwell, lydia chancellor, collection, oliver cromwell, person, individual, male, famous people, history, english history, war, ' ward & lock's penny biographies, ' biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, biographical series advertisements

A yellow book titled 'The Life of Friedrich von Schiller Poet and Dramatist. One of the greatest ornaments of the golden age of German literature; poet, dramatist and historian of the highest rank.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 49 - 64 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, friedrich von schiller, lydia chancellor, collection, friedrich von schiller, poetry, poet, drama, dramatist, entertainment, famous people, individual, person, male, german literature, literature, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, book, biographical series, advertisements, penny books

Old Tick was the neighbour of Gus, Bess and Jack Gervasoni in Stanley St, Daylesford. As a toddler Jack Gervasoni would sit on his knee for hours watching his pocket watch - leading to the name 'Tick', and later 'Old Tick'. Annie Wheldon was Tick's daughter and gave many items currently on display at the Daylesford Museum.Black and white photograp of the photograph on the occassion of Gus Gervasoni being shipped out for compulsory service during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed brow. Left to right: Gus Gervasoni, his father George Gervasoni, ? , (Possibly Old Tick [Wheldon]. Front row left to right: Kevin or Roger Lock, Jack Gervasoni (son of Gus), Ken Lock. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, george gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, ken lock

A book titled ' The Life of Robert Burns. The Poet of the People'. 'The Representative of the genius of his country: who held the dignity of manhood superior to the privileges of rank.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 353 - 368 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. ' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, robert burns, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, english literature, literature, poetry, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, person, male, individual, the life of robert burns, penny books, advertisements

This calf yoke is a wooden beam used between a pair of calves to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs. This item was made for John Mundy as a child. The original Mundy family moved to a land "selection" at Betebolong in the early 1880's from Buchan. This is an example of a hand-made item commonly used in Orbost on dairy farms in the first half of 20th century.A hand-made wooden yoke painted brown. It has two iron neck pieces and a piece of chain attached in the centre. There are two different locking devices for the necks.calf-yoke rural

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Painted brown coloured metal trunk with hinged lid. Ring handles on each. Hasp and staple type lockable catch. Interior pained in a light blue colour.tin trunk, container, kevin john herdman

Probably of US origin Can , Meat (Mess Kit), M-1910, M-1918 The older style mess kits had the flat lid that could also be used as a plate. The M-1932 (not unit in our collection) unit had the plate divided into two sections so food could be separated. The folding handle, when closed, fits into the groove formed by the divider. The ring on the plate was moved to the end of the groove so the lip of the handle fits right into it. The M-1932 Meat Can was made of "corrosion resistant" galvanized steel, not aluminium. It used the same WW I style narrow profile steel handle attached by a cast hinge.Oval aluminium mess kit with steel handle which acts as a lid lock when folded. Cover has a mounted bracket for a ring fitting for attachment to belt.Nilmess kit, m-1918, m-1910

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. There Came A Call Author: Lilian Turner (Mrs F. Lindsay Thompson) Publisher:Ward Lock & Co Date: 1930 The Book Title on the spine is handwritten in black ink Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC TUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children's 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, there came a call, lilian turner, mrs f. lindsay thompson

This small desk was possibly used by an office clerk or student.This modest desk is typical of student's and administrative furniture used in the early 1900s.Desk, writing slope, plain design. Cedar wood, sloped top, plain tapered legs, hinged lid, lock at front, raised edge at front and back.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, desk, writing desk, office furniture, domestic furniture, writing slope, clerk's desk

Item used around the first quarter of the 20th century The suitcase didn't catch on until the end of the 19th century, it was quite literally as a case for suits. A typical suitcase came equipped with an inner sleeve for storing shirts, and sometimes a little hat box on the side. But even in the early 20th century, the "dress-suit case" was only one of countless styles of container travellers could buy, from steamer trunks to club bags. By the late 19th century a significant point was reached in the history of transportation, it was the beginning of mass tourism, rather than travel for travels sake made use of by the wealthy in society. Travel wasn't just for the wealthy any more but everyone. Suitcases began as an afterthought in the luggage and leather goods business, but they soon became the very symbol of travel. An 1897 wholesale price list included the words "suitcase" only twice in a 20-page list of luggage types. In America a 1907 T. Eaton & Co. Catalogue, trunks took up a full page while suitcases share a page with club bags and valises. In a 1911 a United Company catalogue, now displayed around 40 per cent of the advertisements were for suitcases. Early suitcases were lighter and more portable than trunks, but they were still bulky by today's standards. Leather, canvas, wicker or thick rubbery cloth was stretched over a rigid wood or steel frame. Corners were rounded out using brass or leather caps and some had wooden rails running around the case. Until steamship travel declined during the mid-20th century, many of these types of the case were advertised as waterproof with some lightweight models marketed specifically to women. The item gives us a snap-shot as to how people undertook travelling during a time when undertaking a journey for pleasure at the end of the 19th and early 20th century was mainly only for the wealthy. This time saw the beginnings of change from the wealthy in society being able to travel, to the onset of mass tourism. Along with this change in societal norms saw many innervation's to the design of luggage as it became a fashionable item.Suitcase/trunk leather reinforced at corners with wooden slats to strengthen the lid. Leather straps to close lid with metal lock in the middle of the lid. Closing strap missing.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Medal for Ronald Lock (Pic no 401) 1939/45 star, Pacific Star now FR020 with medal box extra medals have been added on Fr020medals, ww2, army

Stained timber barrel on stand. Made of pine octagonal barrel with hinged lockable trap door. Supported by two turned wooden posts. the barrell can be rotated

Keys played an important role at Ararat Mental Institution. They locked away patients, medications, offices, wards, workshops and utility areas. Patients and staff would have been all too familiar with the sounds of doors being locked and unlocked. The board is significant because it contains keys that can only be used at Aradale Mental Hospital.Timber board containing an assortment of over one hundred keys mounted keys belonging to Ararat Mental Hospital [Aradale]. Keys secured to board with small eyelet screws. Keys and board are lacquered. Comes with two timber stands for display purposesNo serial numbers, engravings or manufacturers details. keys, mental institutions, locks

Keys played an important role at Ararat Mental Institution. They locked away patients, medications, offices, wards, workshops and utility areas. Patients and staff would have been all too familiar with the sounds of doors being locked and unlocked.The board is significant because it contains keys that can only be used at Aradale Mental Hospital.Timber board containing an assortment of over one hundred keys mounted keys belonging to Ararat Mental Hospital [Aradale]. Keys secured to board with small eyelet screws and glue. Keys and board are lacquered. Two brass screws at the top secure board to the wall.No serial numbers, engravings or manufacturers details.mental health, keys, locks, mental institutions, psychiatric history

Tram door Key used to lock drivers door.T shaped, mild steel, tram drivers door keynone

This bottle is part of the personal war kit of Arthur Lock.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A screw-top glass bottle encased in a rattan coverworld war 11, rats of tobruk

A small retractable pen whis was used by Arthur LockThis item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A small extendable pencil made from metal and plastic. The penilcan be screwed out to extend it and replace lead. Initials "N.W.D. engravedon sideworld war 11, rats of tobruk, arthur lock

A book titled ' Wilkes and Liberty: the story of a Popular Victory. The Epoch when the Freedom of Election was Questioned and the right of Election absolutely established. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street.81 - 96 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, english history, british history, book, books, advertisements, english politics, british election, freedom of election, liberty

A book titled ' The Elizabethan Age: the story of a Great Time. One of the most glorious periods of our National Annals.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 353 - 368 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. Thee are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies. ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, book, books, advertisements, biographies, penny books

A book titled ' From Torbay to St. James's: the story of the Revolution of 1688. One of the most important epochs in British History.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 449 - 464 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny, There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, revolutions, book, books, advertisements, penny books

A book titled ' India's Agony : the story of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. A record of the splendid heroism of British soldiers under terrible trials,' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 33- 48 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's ' Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, india, indian history, the sepoy mutiney of 1857, mutinees, british history, british history, book, books, advertisements, anglo-indian empire

A book titled ' What Came of The Beggars' Revolt : the story of the Freedom of the Netherlands. A splendid record of the Rising of a People against Tyranny and Oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 625 - 640 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, biographies, history, the netherlands, book, books, advertisements, willliam of orange, european history