1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau was part of the 1st Australian Logistics Supprt group based in Vung Tau South Vietnam. Item in the collection of Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, Vietnam.Kit Bag, green colour canvas, 8 eyelets on top with flap and nylon tie cord, a section has been painted white to put details on.(illegible top line) “1 Aust FD Hosp” “Vung Tau”military equipment - kit bag, personal effects- containers, vietnam

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. The British Labour Party It's History, Growth Policy and Leaders Vol 1 Edited by Herbert Tracey Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Company Limited Date: 1948 Label on spine cover with typed text PATT 329.942 BRI Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, the british labour party, herbert tracey

Survival fishing kit in a round metal container, the kit has four fishing lines fitted with hooks, lines and sinkers. There are spare sinkers and lines. The kit sits in 8 pockets sewn into a cotton pocket holder. 1. Tin container. 2. 8 pouch cotton pocket holder. 3. Light sinker, hook and nylon line - hand held holder. 4. Strong nylon line and lure - hand held holder. 5. Heavy sinker, hook and nylon line, hand held holder. 6. Cork and line. 7. Set of four sinkers. 8. Cork block with hook tracers.passchendaele barracks trust, survival fishing kit

Flag that could be mounted on wooden dowel for use on Melbourne tramcars. Flag made from nylon or a similar synthetic, sewn into a white nylon circular section with a folded cap and then slipped over the dowel and stapled into position with words "Anzac Appeal". Appears to have been unused. On one side has the manufacturer's label - Carroll and Richardson Flags of 188 Whitehorse Road Balwyn Vic.trams, tramways, flags, anzac, tramcars

Wooden Fishing Reels are the earliest reels ever made, with most wooden reels dating between 1800 and 1920. They were very simple reels and the design stayed basically the same for the entire period of manufacture.These reels represent a large part of common fishing history. Fishing is a significant recreational activity in the Orbost area.Four wooden fishing reels. They have brass fittings and nylon(?) line. 2443.2 has one handle missing. 2443.1 has K A scratched int the wood.2443.1 has K A scratched in the wood.fishing-reels

The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.blackest inner, equipment, sleeping

One pair of ladies nylon black elbow length fingerless gloves. Pleated frill around seam at elbow. Diamond pattern, see through fabric , no labels.costume accessories, female, ladies long fingerless gloves

Cream nylon blouse with double collar which is pleated with ruffled edge. Eight button opening, seven original covered buttons and one replacement. Extended sleevesHart Production. Made in Englandcostume, female

White nylon gloves with button at wrist. Size 9. Part of a dinner suit used at Masonic functions. See also NA2818, NA2827 - NA2828 and NA2830 and NA2831costume, male ceremonial, male

Hat belonged to Leslie Ricketson's Mother.Hat constructed with six large dark brown satin bows mounted on a pointed framework of wire or stiff nylon covered in the same fabric as bows. Hand stitched.costume, female headwear, trades, millinery

A Royal tennis racquet with open throat, oversized head, and vinyl handle grip. Made in Pakistan. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Plastic, Vinyl, Paint, Inktennis

An NSG National King Professional tennis racquet. Materials: Wood, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Nylon, Cloth, Adhesive tape, String, Paint, Fibretennis

A Bobby Riggs Fox 'Hustler' split shaft tennis racquet, with black plastic bridge. Materials: Metal, Leather, Ink, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Plastic, Painttennis

A Bobby Riggs, Fox 'Hustler' split shaft tennis racquet, with black plastic bridge. Materials: Metal, Leather, Ink, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Plastic, Painttennis

A Spalding 'GR-20' racquet, with handle sealed in clear plastic; and vinyl racquet cover. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Leathertennis

A Scepter 'X-L' racquet with vinyl cover. Handle of racquet sealed in clear plastic. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylon, Vinyltennis

A Puma 'Boris Becker Super (PCS)' tennis racquet, and a vinyl racquet cover. Materials: Graphite, Fibreglass, Adhesive tape, Leather, Vinyl, Nylon, Plastic, Metaltennis

A Puma 'Boris Becker Super (PCS)' tennis racquet, and a vinyl racquet cover. Materials: Graphite, Fibreglass, Adhesive tape, Leather, Vinyl, Nylon, Plastic, Metaltennis

A Puma 'Boris Becker Winner' tennis racquet. Handle sealed in clear plastic. Materials: Graphite, Composite Materials, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylon, Plastic, Metaltennis

A Wilson 'Graphite Tempest' racquet and full length vinyl cover with woven strap. Handle sealed with clear plastic. Materials: Graphite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylontennis

A Wilson 'Pro Staff 5.7' racquet. Handle sealed with clear plastic and adhesive sticker. Materials: Graphite, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Rubber, Adhesive labeltennis

A Donnay 'Bjorn Borg Pro Comfort 680' racquet. Handle sealed in clear plastic wrap. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylontennis

A Spalding 'Pancho Gonzales Autograph' racquet with handle covered in original plastic retail packaging. Materials: Wood, String, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Paint, Nylontennis

A Slazenger 'Challenger No.1' racquet with clear vinyl net strings and clear plastic wrapped over handle. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive tape, Nylontennis

A Wilson 'Pro Staff Chris Evert' racquet and vinyl racquet head cover with zipper. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Nylon, Adhesive tape, String, Vinyltennis

Short sleeved nylon dress with black background with white, pink and khaki motifs: has tie belt with self-fabric: V-neck with slightly flared skirt.Label - House of Lucas, size 16 - waist 75cm: bust 95cm; hip 100cmclothing, dress, house of lucas

6 metre Long by 6mm diameter personal guideline used for attaching a firefighter to another firefighter or a main guideline while conducting search & rescue of burning buildings. Makes up part of the firemans belt that was owned by Senior Firefighter (S/F) W.G. Jamieson who was stationed at Ballarat Fire Station as part of the permanent staff.6 metre Long by 6mm diameter personal guideline made from woven nylon rope with stainless steel single action gated hooks attached on both endsw g jamieson, ballarat fire station, personal guideline

Commonly called by Soldiers, a hutchie & sometimes spelt hootchie. Item issued to Peter Ball, 3796117, refer Cat No 4704One man waterproof tent, green colour, fitted with eyelets around outside so as can be strung up at any position desired. Made from wooven nylon.Hugh Quinn Ltd 1970.military, tent, waterproof

The Marlo area has always been a destination for fishermen. This item was probably used in the first half of the 20th century in Marlo.A canvas fishing bag with rope handles - 1423.1. The fishing reel is a wooden reel with a wooden handle,brass star shaped back ratchet and lever. It has a nylon line.fishing-reel recreation

Made for and worn by Jeanette Margaret Bennett for her wedding at Uniting Church, Riversdale Road, Wattle ParkWide, white 1978 headband padded and covered with nylon net, and decorated with satin flowers. Veil trimmed with 4 cm wide satin ribbon|NA3596 wedding dresscostume, female headwear, female ceremonial