A history of the Jamieson gold fieldPaperback. Black cover. Front cover has a photograph of a man gold panning with his dog in a river. In the background is an old wooden house.To the memory of my great grandfather Tom Allen,/ my grandfather Jim, Wray, my father Ben Lloyd and/ his uncle, Charlie Lloyd - all seekers of gold at the/ Ten Mile. Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc.gold mines, gold mining, victoria, jamieson district, australia, history

'The Years Between' is an oral history of RVIB 1866 - 1991. It was put together by Allan Nuske and Jamie Kelly and consists of narration and excerpts of oral histories from past staff/students. Through historical data and personal recollections, former students tell the story of how the institution developed under the changing approaches of teachers and other staff, the need to keep fundraising, being shipped to Olinda during the war, 153 MP3 audio recordings comprising a file for each section of the bookMany thanks to Alan Nuske, Betty Vinters, Jon Lock, Ross Johnstone, Simon von Saldern, Leo Hartman, Elaine Leahy, Mary Adams, Ben Quin, Kasia Graphics, Art Attack, June Treadwell, Jamie Kelly, Neville Kerr, Dorothy Hamilton, family and friends of Alan Nuske, Pam McAleese and Julie Brain.royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, jamie kelly, alice mcclelland, john murphy, harry worland, dorothy hamilton, hugh jeffrey, violet arnett, ian cooper, harry finlayson, elaine leahy, joan neich, reuban ryan, neville kerr, e.e. (ted) petersen, neil westh, norman rees, charlie bradley, ethel sutcliffe, esme dunnell, margaret fialides, carol baxter, ben quin, graeme mcgowan, margaret bull, jim smith, dick sutcliffe, ray smart, george findlay, edward (ted) hanlon, david blyth, martin stewart, len stevens, oral history

Storybook/fairytale themed promotion of student work on completion of the two-year Advanced Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design) course at University of Ballarat, 2008. Page one features student names and photographs, plus "character" names. Pages 2-3 fairytale map. Subsequent pages include folio examples, one student per double page spread. Inside back cover notes sponsors, Sovereign Press and The Image Company. Teaching staff for duration of the two-year course listed as: James Baker, Peter Lambert, Jill Hyatt, Ben Sanders, Travis Price, Sam Harmer, Trevor Tagliabue, Alister Heighway, Sarah Lloyd. Promotional catalogue for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design). 32-page + 4-page cover saddle-stitched booklet. Full colour offset throughout.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus

Page 4 features list of 13 graduates of the University of Ballarat Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (2 years). Introduction by Paul Mah (co-ordinator / teacher). Teaching staff listed: Sam Harmer, James Baker, Selena Shillito, Travis Price, Jill Hyatt, Ben Sanders, Anthony Woodward, Alister Heighway, Peter Lambert, Paul Mah. Cover design by Kylie Findlay (student). Student work featured throughout along with student names, photos and contact details. 32pp + 4pp cover saddle-stitched booklet. Full colour cover, gloss varnish pattern, gold foil. Full colour offset pages. Promotional catalogue for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2011. 32-page + 4-page cover saddle-stitched booklet. Full colour cover, gloss varnish pattern, gold foil. Full colour offset pages.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus

The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is located on Anzac Parade in Canberra, the Nation's Capital. In May 1988 the Federal Government announced its support for the project. In August 1988 the first official Vietnam Veterans’ Day was held. In September, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Ben Humphries, launched two television commercials designed to encourage donations and handed over a cheque for $12,500. Subsequent support from the Federal Government brought this to $250,000. However the bulk of the funds cam from public donation, together with some corporate sponsorship. The final cost for the memorial was just over $1.2 million. (info. from Vietnam Veterans association of Australia web-site)This item is significant in that it is a reminder of the history and experiences of the veterans of the Vietnam War and the enduring impact of the war on society.A framed momento of Vietnam War. Medallion is inset into red coloured card over mount board. It is double sided so that the medallion can be viewed from both sides. Silver raised lettering on rectangular black ribbon: "For Those Who Served Suffered and Died - Vietnam 1962 - 1973" Black lettering on red card: "This Commemorative Medallion was presented to the Orbost Shire Council by the Vietnam Veterans Association in recognition of the generosity of the people of the Orbost Shire, the Shire Council and the local R.S.L. in raising $1000, toward the building of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial in Canberra. This Shire was the first area in the state to raise $1000." On front of medallion: "In Appreciation For Your Support" On reverse side of medallion: "Australian Vietnam Forces - National Memorial"vietnam-war war-momento war-plaque

Coloured photograph of the 1984 Modified Rules Football Team. They are wearing navy blue shorts and white jumpers with navy blue neckline and cuffs. One boy in the front row is holding a football. The names of the boys are:- (Back Row) Raymond Chan, Greg Douglas, Ben McCauley, Jamie Decker, Mark Herbert, Adam Mason, Scott Johnson. (Front Row) Adam Bish, Aaron Cumming, Michael Gerolemou, Chris Coghlan, Danny Holahan, Steven Bish, Justin McNamara and Leigh Hosking. Names are typed on paper which is stuck on a piece of foam core.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph modified rules football team 1984, raymond chan, greg douglas, ben mccauley, jamie decker, mark herbert, adam mason, scott johnson, adam bish, aaron cumming, michael gerolemou, chris coghlan, danny holahan, steven bish, justin mcnamara, leigh hosking

Four studio portraits of members of the Partington and Price family: 1] Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs (William Partington's first wife) who in turn was the Grandmother of Eva Partington. 2] Grandma Ellen Partington. Ellen was one of 7 children of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Their children include Prudence, Maria, Charles [Junior]; Ben, Tom, Joe, and Will. 3] Archibald Price of Williamstown and Doris and Ivy Partington. [The Funeral notice for Archibald Price appears in the Williamstown Chronicle Saturday 22 January 1876, page 2]Copy of 4 photographs, sepia studio portraits.partington family, ellen partington, archibald price

Copy of a black and white photo of the Don Mine, approx 1934. Written above the photo is - This mine is similar to the New Carshalton Mine off Sparrowhawk Road, Long Gully. Dorrie Crossley's Father Ben Williams was the manager. this is the Don Mine off Top end Sparrowhawk Road, Long Gully. Date above the photo January 7, 1997. Photo (not a very clear one) shows the poppet legs, chimney and some buildings. Below is a photo of the 1 & 2 Class children from the Long Gully State SChool 1933. The children are sitting or standing in front of a brick building.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - don mine, new carshalton mine, dorrie crossley, ben williams, long gully state school photo 1933

Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1893 - Letter from Gilmore, James to Messrs Connelly Tatchell & Co., Solicitors, requesting 'wanted' ad in Bendigo Advertiser for man wanted for cordial factory. Also Post Office Telegraph to solicitors to cancel advertisement engaged man. 2 - 1899 - Letter to Rolls, Ben from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop Solicitors requesting payment for defence. 3 - 1893 - Letter to Connelly & Tatchell from Lamperd? 4 - 1895 - Letter to Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop from Manager Bendigo Evening Mail Company (Rossiter?) 5 - McPherson Instructions.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, gilmore james, bendigo advertiser, post office telegraph, rolls ben, connelly & tatchell, lamperd?, bendigo evening mail co., rossiter?, mcpherson

Black & White photograph of a postcard. Postcard owned by Jan Stewart, Jan & John Stewart operated Bayside Caravan Park, 7 Beach Street, Cowes. This was the site of "Osbourne Park".Black & Whte photograph of a postcard, front and back. Osbourne Park Guest House in Beach Street, Cowes Front: No. 96. "Osbourne Park" - Cowes. Back: Myrtle & Ern Humphries started Osbourne Park as a guest house in 1929. He dies 1937 and she in 1943. She is buried in Phillip Is Cemetery under the name of Dunstan. Ruth Gibson nee Humphries, 69 Victoria Street, Hastings 3915. Ben Humphries Romake, 5/6 Stewart St., Port Macquarie 2444.osbourne park guesthouse phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, myrtle & ern humphries, elaine alexander

Softcover MagazineNote on the front cover with name "Raymond McGrath". Postcard found on page 108 from 6th May 1987 at Durras NSW. "Dear Trish, We are on our third day at Durras and having a wonderfully healthy holiday going for long beach walks and getting quite exhausted. Yesterday the more hardy of us (Ben, Amy & me) even swam. Just prior to our swim four dolphins had been frolicking in the bay where we were picnicking. Ben, Amy and Rupert are anxious to do some fishing so we are off to buy some bait and post this card in Batemans Bay some 20km south. Happy Mother's Day for Sunday. Love from us all, Penleigh." The postcard sent to Mrs John Davies and features the SS Merimbula approaching home wharf, photo credit unknown.walsh st library

Names of participants signed on reverse of photograph: Jim Mason, Goulburn Valley, Shepparton Trevor Jobling (?), Murray Valley, Swan Hill Alf Bainbridge (?), Glenelg Ambulance, Hamilton Keith Thomas, Victorian Civil Ambulance Service Ray Harris(?) , W.D.A.S., Horsham Stan Barnes, Geelong & District Ambulance Service Doug Harper (?), North Eastern, Wangaratta Jim Woolgoo (?), Penninsula, Dandenong Morrie Denham (?), St John, Adelaide Geoff Ryan, CVDAS, Bendigo Charlie James, Penninsula, Frankston Terry Edwards, V.C.A.S., Cheltenham Stewart Ferguson, Latrobe Valley, Morwell Ben Kingsley, V.C.A.S. Bert Cluff, Ballarat & District Ambulance Service Charlie Williams, South Gippsland, Korumburra Robert Stewart, V.C.A.S. Jack Bourke, Geelong Harold Berry, Training Officer Faye JamesonBlack and White photograph of ambulance officer trainees

Ali Dad AFZALI Born Hazarajat, Afghanistan In 2017 and 2018 the Federation University Australia Foundation awarded the Foundation Asylum Seeker scholarship for 2018 to Ali Dad Afzali. Ben Quilty wrote of Ali Dad Afzali on his blog:- "New paintings, sculpture and video of my young friend Ali Dad Afzali who braved the Timor Sea, smugglers and a wild storm, against his mother's wishes to come to Australia. Ali was 16. Ali is now studying art at Federation University in Ballarat after being generously awarded a full scholarship by the university. He is waiting patiently for his refugee status. I am very proud of this body of work. The exhibition is for Ali and for his Hazara people." (https://www.pictame.com/user/benquilty/885785586/1325284963800834113_885785586, accessed 31/05/2019) Winner of the 2018 Federation University Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Awardali afzali, hazara, refugee, asylum seeker, alumni, available

The P.W.M.U. was formed in May 1914, during the ministry of the Rev. Ben Williams. Mrs Williams presided at the first meeting. The object of the Union is to further the work of missions at home and abroad. t is responsible for mission work in china, Korea, New Hebrides, and deaconess work in the city.. Parcels of food are sent away from time to time. Last year the member made four quilts for the Babies’ Home. The Union has sustained severe losses in the departure from the district of Mrs I Robinson and Mrs E. Jessie Barrie: and Mrs Cameron was called to higher service on July 28th, 1947. The first President appointed was Mrs Atkin, Miss Macdonald, acted at Secretary of the Union for 22 years. For all the women who recognise the need of mission work for Christ, this Union is a wonderful opportunity for service. Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union (P.W.M.U): Mrs Jessie Barbarella nee (McIntosh) Miss Elsie Raleigh, Mrs Minnie Barrie nee Agar, Miss Jean Macdonald, Mrs Alison Raileigh?, Miss Christine McPherson, Miss Agnes Riddell, Miss Lois Raleigh and Mrs Ross.churches, local identities

Marble Honour Boards listing benefactors to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Associations. The name was added to the boards the year of the donors death. 1912 G.F. Tippett H. Ben Jahn C.E. Grainger F.A. Ham Sir W.A. Zeal Joseph Curthoys J. Latimer J.L. Harvey C.C, Shoppee A. Dickman Andrew McIntyre J. O'Shea Matilda Bruce C.E. Davies J.S. Trethowan h.J. Thwaites M.L. Matthews J.W. Nicholls C. Robinson W.H. Barrow J.R. Elsworth W.D. McKee Christina Hull H.B. Chalmers James Darby Sir Matthew Davies W. Symonds g.f. tippett, h. ben jahn, c.e. grainger, f.a. ham, sir w.a. zeal, joseph curthoys, j. latimer, j.l. harvey, c.c, shoppee, a. dickman, andrew mcintyre, j. o'shea, matilda bruce, c.e. davies, j.s. trethowan, h.j. thwaites, m.l. matthews, j.w. nicholls, c. robinson, w.h. barrow, j.r. elsworth, w.d. mckee, christina hull, h.b. chalmers, james darby, sir matthew davies, w. symonds, old colonists' association, marbles

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2005" containing full colour photographs of Melbourne, Flinders St Station, Ballarat, Adelaide, Kilmore Horse tramway, Brisbane, Sydney (runaway tram), Melbourne track cleaners, Wellington, Wanganui and Bendigo. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by William Scott, A. W. Perry, Ken Smith, Ben Parle and Graeme Jones.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, kilmore, wellington, wanganui, tram 470, tram 866, tram w7, tram w6, tram w9, tram 653, tram 1041, tram 61-, tram 374, tram 104, tram 1000, tram 676, tram 103, tram 937, tram 53, tram 676

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2006" containing full colour photographs of Rockhampton, Ballarat, Fremantle, Grenoble France, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, VR Sandringham and Transporting Art Melbourne trams. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by Archer Park, William Scott, A. W. Perry, Ben Parle, Maurice Kelly, Ken Smith,trams, tramways, rockhampton, ballarat, fremantle, geelong, sydney, brisbane, victorian railways, sandringham, brisbane, transporting art, tram 2107, tram 50, tram 384, tram 340, tram 497, tram 567

Two laminated copies of the La Trobe University Bendigo students who received their Graduate Diploma in Education 2002. It displays a photo and the names of the recipients. They are - Ben Lee, Etty Lerk, David Sinniah, Joceyln Rawlins, Rebecca French, Jessica Galvin, Emma Gouglan, Georgia-Lee Trudgen, Lyn Taylor, Hayley Bennett, Joanna Stackhouse, Clair Radcliffe, Jennifer Jones, Brett Harvey, Hayley Lamprell, Susan Ryan, Ross Hopkin, Karen Sellers, Imelda Saunders, Michelle Swanborough, Rebekah Pilley, Karyn Bryant, Mair Evans, Leonie Jepson, Jill Ward, Mitchell Elliot, Dan Hall, Sharon Pickering, Gabrielle Hodges, Christine Hopkins, Ember Middleton, Peter Girolami, Cara Gurney, Andrew Creek, Trevor Fogg, Meghann Hermans, Charon Freebody, Kim Young, Sharon Rossiter, Lauren Hicks, Jane McDermott, Lauren Shae, Jenny Frampton, Michelle Trudgen, Damien Perry, Nicole Pethica, Robert Muston, Luke Robson, Alison Buttle, Louise Nichols, Linda Morthorpe, Gail Stubbs, Angela Johns, Fiona Webb, Megan Hughes, Ross Williams, Ed Penhall, Greg Devany, Shannon Mills, Clinton Lobley, Adam Crossley, Marcellinus Blanks, Warren Duffy, Tara Sutton, Ashley Taylor, James Bourke, Simon Harry, Ben Hermans, Shane Worrell, Gavin Perri and Dianne Scott.bendigo, education, la trobe university bendigo, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, la trobe university bendigo, diploma, students, graduate diploma, tertiary education

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. The Old Wives Tale Vol 1 Author: Arnold Bennett Publisher: Jonathan Cape Date: 1931 Further Information:The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEN Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the old wives tale vol 1, arnold bennett

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. The Price of Love Author: Arnold Bennett Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1914 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEN Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Contents paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryflagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the price of love, arnold bennett

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. The Old Wives Tale Vol 2 Author: Arnold Bennett Publisher: Jonathan Cape Date: 1931 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEN Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. 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Continuous fourteen page Sale No. 75 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 26/9/95. Report issued on the 26/9/95 by Ben. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: R H Woodward Pty Limited, Bennetts meats, Boydies Butchers, Clifford Quality Meats, Elders Ltd, Ellis Nuttall & Compa, Friswell K, Grenfell N, Hardwick GF & VC, G Harper, Highland, Masons Meats Pty Ltd, McGillivary GK & GY, McGregor RH & Co, McIvor Meats, McKean W & Co, Midfield Meat Wholesa, Newman Livestock Sales, Newman Livestock Sales N, Newman Livestock Sales 3, Newman Livestock Sale No, Newman Livestock Sales N, Newman Livestock Sales N, Newman Livestock Sale No, O'Connor G & K Pty Ltd, J H Ralph & Son, Safeway No 188, Andrew Schenk, Starr A, Tehan TP & MW, Top Meats, Vains EM & Co Pty Ltd, Victorian Producers C, D & K Webb, Welsh, Woodhead B, Woodward RH & Co Pty, RH Woodward & Co, R H Woodward & Co, Nls4, Rod Marsh, W Churchill, J Blake, J Fitzpatrick N Rutland and Greenacres.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 26/9/95, ben, r h woodward pty limited, bennetts meats, boydies butchers, clifford quality meats, elders ltd, ellis nuttall & compa, friswell k, grenfell n, hardwick gf & vc, g harper, highland, masons meats pty ltd, mcgillivary gk & gy, mcgregor rh & co, mcivor meats, mckean w & co, midfield meat wholesa, newman livestock sales, newman livestock sales n, newman livestock sales 3, newman livestock sale no, newman livestock sales n, newman livestock sales n, newman livestock sale no, o'connor g & k pty ltd, j h ralph & son, safeway no 188, andrew schenk, starr a, tehan tp & mw, top meats, vains em & co pty ltd, victorian producers c, d & k webb, welsh, woodhead b, woodward rh & co pty, rh woodward & co, r h woodward & co, nls4, rod marsh, w churchill, j blake, j fitzpatrick n rutland, greenacres

Grade 4/5 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Dylan Thorogood, Sunley Tin, Andrew Kempton, Rebecca Tamme, Mr. Ian Michelson, Jessica Kazenwadel, Thomas Davidson. 3rd Row: Cahil Scott, Andrew Campbell, Rebecca Mollison, Zoe Beattie, Ricky Papadimitriou, Amanda Weaver. 2nd Row: David Eang, Jane Takao, Andreea Sasarman, Ben Poston, Grace Kellett, Lacey Templar. 1st Row: Charlotte Crayden, Mahboob Hussain, Lizaane Maneveldt, Sophanny Sophea, Tammy Mollison, Pia James, Nicole Clark. Absent: Daniel Shaw. Teacher: Mr. Jan Michelson. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Grade 4: 1987 Back Row L-R: Peter Weaver, Daniel Taylor, Wesley Sullivan, Ben Morgan, Ian Brown 3rd Row: Matthew McDougall, Peter Truong, Robbie Walkeley, Shannon Cagliarini, Kelly Reinhardt, Clint Russell, Phillip Luu, Daniel Hunt 2nd Row: Rebecca Ramsden, Sarah Monk, Erika Rauschenbach, Kerrie-Lee Warren, Rebecca Darlow, Natalie Turner, Joanne McCarthy, Nadia Razack Front Row: Chantal Bawden, Jasmine Ozergin, Sarah THorpe, Rebeccas Salt, Kirsty McLelland, Dana White, Rebecca Doorban, Mandy Milgate, Desiree King Teacher: Mrs C. Jones.