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 King's England - Essex London's North Sea Neighbour Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, the king's england - essex, the king's england, arthur mee

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 King's England - Gloucestershire The Glory of the Cotswolds Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher:The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, the king's england - gloucestershire, the king's england, the cotswolds, arthur mee

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of W2 605 at Preston Workshops following an 01 or 02 overhaul. Keith notes fitted with shorter hand rails.Keith Kings stamp and number "39-38", with details of exposure. "MMTB W2 605 The first 01 or 02 tram with shorten (hand) rails, painted green, Preston W/S 2/11/1968"trams, tramways, w2 class, east preston depot, plenty road, route 11, tram 605

"The Golden Years/ The Royal Australian Air Force 1921-1971.Soft cover book - folio binding. Soft cover - cardboard, mid blue colour, embossed, Gold and Navy blue print on front and spine. Illustrated RAAF Crest. 124 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, colour and black and white photographs and diagrams.books, history, raaf

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - W5 727 at South Melbourne depot for a TMSV Tour, with the centre doorway removed and panelled over. Tram showing Special.Keith Kings stamp and number "58-9", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB South Melbourne depot for TMSV Tour, W5 727 modified with narrow middle doorway, doorway deleted and panelled over and glazed."trams, tramways, w5 class, tours, tmsv, south melbourne depot, tram 727

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Ringwood Rifle Club "Mail" 13/5/1954. L. to R. Vic Beveridge, Const. Bill Hall, Frank Corr, Frank Phillips, Jim Walker and J. Wood.Rifle. SMLE Mk.III* with heavy match barrel and peep sights. Basic Rifle Cost £3 from army. Rifle hall holding still has service rear sight."

Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo trams No.13 and 26 at the Eaglehawk terminus, Easter Saturday, April 1950. Has Eaglehawk town hall in the background. Keith Kings No. D(k)(5) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. D(k)(5)) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.13 - converted for "one Man" operation on the "Ballarat " style. / No. 26 / Eaglehawk terminus / Easter Saturday, 4/50".trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 13, tram 26

Listing of all Historical Societies in Victoria with data for each.royal historical society of victoria, historical directories

A yellow plastic cover with a clear window near the middle. In black is the insignia of the RAAF and royal Australian Air Force is under this. just aove the window reads Engineering Publication. Through the window on yellow cardboard reads AAP 7531.089-3M Altimeter Sensitive etc.royal australian airforce - manuals, royal australian air force, altimeter sensitive, engineering publication

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's on the Chilwell - East - West lines.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 8 as altered for one man operation. Photo taken at the East terminus. Tram has destination of East on side indicator and Chilwell on the front. Photo by Keith Kings 2/51.On the rear in ink. " Geelong No. 8 as altered for one man operation. East terminus 2/51". Keith Kings stamp and number E(7)(3) in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, east, chilwell, tram 8

A badge that once belonged to J B McLean, he could have brought it back from World War as a souvenir. From information found online: 'The Royal Dublin Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army, which recruited in the east of Ireland. Created in 1881 by the amalgamation of two former East India Company regiments, it was disbanded in 1922 on the establishment of the Irish Free State.' These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).This is an example of souvenir retained by an ex soldier.Royal Dublin Fusiliers Regiment cap badge. It is a bi-metal badge in the form of a fused (or flaming) grenade, on the brass ball of which is a white metal Royal Tiger above an elephant (both in white metal). At the base a white metal scroll bearing the title 'ROYAL DUBLIN FUSILIERS'. Royal Dublin Fusiliers world war one, soldier

This is a photograph of the Birchip Rifle Club taken at Birchip on 18th September, 1915. Most names are on the back of photo. Given to the Birchip Historical Society by Mary Fielding in 2016. Names..Harold Bolden, P Matthews, C.Sheean, a.Wilson, Frank millar, F.O'Donnell, Andy Fraser, M.O'Donnell, J.O'Donnell, J.R.McLeish, B.H.Warne,C.Bull, J.Hillgrove.W.H.Watts,W.Clover, E.Sanders,J.Busteed, F.White, Jas Coffey, S.CarlisleN.McDoual, J.Lockwood, P.Williams, H.S.Mitchell, J.M.Kensley, R.C. HannahThis is a photo of the Birchip Rifle Club taken after at an event at Birchip. Photo of rifle club mounted on cardBirchip Rifle Club 18th September 1915. All names on back.birchip rifle club, photograph, birchip, 1915 photo

Wal Jack swapped photographs with his correspondents. This photo by Keith Kings, a railway photograph of QGR locomotive 748 crossing the complex arrangements of tracks at Woolloongabba - three tram tracks, one trolley bus route. The photographer noted that trains could block all tram lines at times. Trains were always proceeded by a man carrying a red flag and ringing a bell. Has the tramway signal box in the background and a large Penfolds Wines advert on a building, a Caltex service station and an advert for Plume petrol.Demonstrates a photograph that would have been sent to Wal Jack by Keith Kings.Black and white photograph of QGR locomotive 748Has extensive details of the photograph on the rear. Keith Kings photo number E(k)(vii)letter, wal jack, keith kings, qgr, railways, woolloongabba

A blue carboard cover with a linen material finish on it. Top right corner reads AAP 7191.001-100. In black reads Royal Australian Air Force with their insignia below. The rest of the information on the cover is in black ink. There is a large metal slide down the left hand side.royal australian airforce - manuals, royal australian air force, gas turbine engine starters cartridge

coloured Photograph of a vietnamese Boy wearing an Armoured Corps black beret and smilingMy Vietnam collection - David Weigallphotograph, vietnamese children

Silver cup on thin stem no handles Victorian Scottish Regiment rifle club cup Inter Company Competition In miniatare range vsr trust5/6 rvr, bhq, vsr, trophy

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Ringwood Rifle Club 1959. Shooting against Lilydale on their range. Bill Hall shooting, Alec Williams, Capt. with rifle, J. Svenssen scoring, Hugh Coleman white shirt at back, D. Pitt sitting at left".

Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 32 in Malop St at Moorabool St. City, 2/51. Has CML building in the background and other buildings in Malop St. Also has a bar style traffic light in the left hand edge of the photo. Keith Kings No. E(q)(1) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. E(q)(1) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 32 / Malop St. at Moorabool St., City / 2/51"trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, moorabool st, tram 32

Great Western Rifle Club Names on worksheet.stawell

Great Western Rifle Club Members 1903stawell sport

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - ex VR tram No. 52 at the Bourke St terminus, in the siding during the VR Exhibition - after a repaint, showing route 52 and Special., 5/10/1968Keith Kings stamp and number "38-21", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB VR class 52 Bourke St terminus as part of the VR Exhibition 5/10/1968"trams, tramways, vr class tramcars, bourke st, exhibitions, tram 52

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 22 in Victoria St., near or at terminus. Tram has destination of Victoria St. Taken from the rear of the tram. Date of photo 9/1946. Keith Kings photo No. A(l)(4) Stamp in top right hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. A(l)(4) Copyright reserved". In black ink "Ballarat / No. 22 (later no. 37) in Victoria St / 9/46 "tramways, trams, victoria st, bogie trams, tram 22