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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Former Homestead of William Rutledge at Port Fairy, 2017, 01/01/2017
In 2017 the building was used as the Port Fairy Youth Hostel.Photographs of a house in Port Fairy.Plaque "Emoli Original portion erected 1844 for merchant William Rutledge"william rutledge, port fairy, emoli, belfast, victoria -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 11 William Street, Hawthorn, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.11 WILLIAM ST HAW Margaret Picken ~96 WOODARDS - HAWartist - margaret picken 1950- -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 17 William Street, Hawthorn, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.17 WILLIAM ST HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ~93 WOODARDS - KEWartist - margaret picken 1950- -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh Vol 1
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 Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh Vol 1 Author: George Mackaness Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1931Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 BLI Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free 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 life of vice-admiral william bligh vol 1, george mackaness -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh Vol 2
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 Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh Vol 2 Author: George Mackaness Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1931Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 BLI 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 life of vice-admiral william bligh vol 2, the life of vice-admiral william bligh, george mackaness -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, William Callister
William Callister, father of Cyril Callister and Reginald Callister is depicted in a chemistry laboratory. It is thought the laboratory is at the Ballarat School of Mines. william callister, chemistry, laboratory, ballarat school of mines -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rev. William Bertie Chalmers
Black and white print of Rev. William Bertie Chalmers, Anglican Priest. Lived in Mitcham . Laser print. (Photograph undated)chalmers, william bertram -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Valuation, Property valuation, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, William Howe, 1 Dec 1949
Property valuation report to William PENTLAND from William HOWE regarding 41- 45 Ingles stbuilt environment - industrial, william pentland, william howe -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, c. 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesUnrestored table spoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, william page and co, birmingham brass plating, table spoons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, c. 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesUnrestored table spoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, william page and co, birmingham brass plating, table spoons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and values The spoon is significant for its connection with the famous wreck of the ship Loch Ard, which is on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoons, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoons from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Both spoons have a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl two spoons in the group. The spoons are joined by a conglomeration of matter from the seabed.William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "We're upgrading two William Street tram stops so everyone can catch the tram", Sep. 2019
A4 size, 2 fold A3 paper pamphlet, printed in colour titled "We're upgrading two William Street tram stops so everyone can catch the tram" outlining the proposed reconstruction of William St Melbourne, between Flinders Lane and Dudley St, including the William Street sidings. Includes new super stops at Bourke and La Trobe St, Gives dates of drop in information sessions. Works planned for late November for two weeks. Published by PTV / Transport for Victoria September 2019.trams, tramways, william st, superstops, trackwork, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White copy, William Bardwell, "Ballarat looking east from the Town Hall ca 1872"
Original photograph by William Bardwell, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Sturt St Ballarat, looking from the Town Hall. Shows the topography of the area, along with many buildings, including the London Chartered Bank of Australia (later the Commonwealth Bank), the Unicorn Hotel, J. Dodds Bucks Head Hotel, road works in Bridge St, Albion House Drapery, Bryce & Chalmers Produced Merchants, a fenced central median strip and two horse-drawn carriages parked in Lydiard St.Black & White copy photograph aerial view A4 size, titled ""Ballarat looking east from the Town Hall ca 1872" looking along Sturt St towards Grenville St. Original photo by William Bardwell.ballarat, sturt st, grenville st, lydiard st, bucks head hotel, bryce & chalmers, london chartered bank, albion house, bridge st -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, William Richardson : Member of the Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity, Victoria District No.82, Tent No.260, c. 1882
The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 with the transfer of Star of Australia Felix Tent No. 4 of the Tasmania District (which was established in Melbourne on the 25th January 1847) and Mount Alexander Tent No. 9 of the Tasmania District (began in Castlemaine on the 26th January 1860).In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. Reference: Victoria RechabitesThis work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society. Illuminated certificate testifying that Brother William Richardson was enrolled as a member the Independent Order of Rechabites on the fourth day of September 1882. [William Richardson was the father of the historian, Dorothy Rogers]. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.rechabites, independent order of rechabites, star of australia felix tent no. 4, richardson family -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Ruby M Ayres et al, The Princess Passes, Reprint 1932
A romance novel with a sweet storyline by Ruby M Ayres. Priscilla Marsh is in a bind, she needs money as her brother is in debt and she is looking after her invalid father. In love with one man she finds herself engaged to "new money" Jonathan Corbie whom she doesn't really love. A drama tears their carefully laid plans apart. Love prevails.Red cloth covered hardcover book, The Princess Passes, by Ruby M Ayres with black lettering of title, author and publisher on spine. Flower, lines and publisher initials embedded on front cover. fictionA romance novel with a sweet storyline by Ruby M Ayres. Priscilla Marsh is in a bind, she needs money as her brother is in debt and she is looking after her invalid father. In love with one man she finds herself engaged to "new money" Jonathan Corbie whom she doesn't really love. A drama tears their carefully laid plans apart. Love prevails.romance fiction, fiction -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Memoirs of William Lamb
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. Memoirs of William Lamb, second Viscount Melbourne. Author: W M Torrens Publisher: Ward Lock and Co Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MEL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker and a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, memoirs of william lamb, viscount melbourne, w m torrens -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Photoboard, Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet by William Dargie, 1999
One of a number of photoboards commissioned by Latrobe City to celebrate the centenary of his 1899 birth. The Sir Macfarlane Burnet Library at Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon, was dedicated in 2001. Mac and his sisters Doris and Annie attended Traralgon State School, then located in Campbell Street. The school library holds the collection of photoboards celebrating the centenary of his birth.Reproduction of painting of Frank Macfarlane Burnet (1960-1961) by William Dargie; original held by National Portrail Gallery, Canberra, ACT. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Late Mr William Watchorn, 1935
Obituary for Mr William Watchhorn, teacher, of Vermont, who died 7 September 1935.Obituary for Mr William Watchhorn, teacher, of Vermont, who died 7 September 1935. Transcribed from the Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter.Obituary for Mr William Watchhorn, teacher, of Vermont, who died 7 September 1935. watchorn, william bingley -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, William Jewell - Councillor
Black & white photograph of William Robert Jewell, Councillor, South East Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1992 to December 1994jewell, william robert, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - CD-Rom, William Slater Family History Book, 2014
These printed documents cover many aspects of William Slaters life and some of his children. The information came from relatives in England.slater william, slater family -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grave of Mr William K. Thomas at the Stawell Cemetery -- Grave number 2689 c1930's
Group of five men beside Grave of William K. Thomas (No 2689) at Stawell Cemetery. 1930's Also buried in the grave is David John THOMAS and Tamar Jane THOMAS There is an obituary in the paper on 17.6.1922 , page 3On the back: Information from DK THOMAS - Tamar Jane D: 15.6.1922 Bd. 17.6.1922 Born: Clunes Died: Mooroopna UK: Mooroopna Occupation: Spinster Marr status: Single Daughter of William K. and Francis Dd 1901 and 1928 Grave No. 2689 Stawell Cemetery Same grave: David John Dd: 1919 (brother) stawell -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Walking Stick, William Dale, early 1900's
In the words of the Donor, Betty Stone, "This walking stick was made by William Dale from wood obtained from his property Bluestone Quarries situated at Wangoom, Warrnambool. William Dale, the son of William Booth and Hannah (nee Broadbent) Dale was born on 8 July 1828 in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England. He emigrated to Australia in 1852 and seven years later purchased twenty acres of land in the shire of Wangoom, Warrnambool where he operated a quarry known as The Dale Bluestone Quarries. According to family legend, when William and his wife Elizabeth (nee Chamberlain) first moved into their bluestone cottage on the property, it was surrounded by dense bush that abounded with wildlife. William Dale used this walking stick in his later years. Although physically bent after years of toil, his grandchildren remembered him wheeling his barrow and walking with his stick around the quarries when aged well over eighty years. William Dale died at his residence on 14 December 1913 aged 85 years." (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families) This item is associated with the families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The handmade walking stick was made from local resources.Walking Stick, polished wood with grain and knots showing. Brass tip, 'J' shaped handle. Made by William Dale in the early 1900's of wood from his property, "Dale Bluestone Quarries", Wangoom, Warrnambool. From the 'Chamberlain Dale and Lees Collection'.flagstaff hill, warrnaflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, mbool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, dale bluestone quarries, william dale, walking aid, walking stick, mobility aid -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - The Tragedy of William The Third, Bliss, Sands and Co, London, c. 1898
Book of the play ' The tragedy of William the Third' by William Shakespeare. Dark red hard cover, gold print on spine -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Lily Clara Wishart et al, Rollo My Good Dog, 1900-1920
Cr William Wishart was Mayor of Kew in 1906-7, his wife Lily serving as Mayoress during his term of office. Unique handwritten manuscript about a family pet15-page hand written manuscript, bound in brown leather as a small book entitled 'Rollo My Good Dog'. The undated manuscript is unsigned and was attributed to William Wishart of 'Noranook', Fernhurst grove, Kew (Vic) when donated to the Kew Historical Society in c.2002. The manuscript is part of a collection of Wishart items owned by Lily Clara Wishart (nee Annear), donated by Rosemary McArthur, the granddaughter of Lily's sister, so it may be that the story was written by her rather than by William Wishart. The entire manuscript can be viewed in the carousel.Handwritten title and narrativedogs - kew, william wishart, clara wishart (nee annear), 'noranook', fernhurst grove (kew) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Velox, Chatham Holmes Collection: Comando Memorial, Spear Bridge near Fort William, c 1950
Small Black and white photograph with two people standign beside the statute with three soldiers standing back to back. Velox stamped on back with Commando Memorial Spear Bridge near Fort William chatham holmes collection, comando memorial, fort william, spear bridge -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, A Bountiful Harvest - The Story of William and Rose Donaldson and their Descendants. compiled by Cheryl Elliott, 2024
Hardcover publication with a dust cover featuring a black and white photograph "threshing at Oakley in 1907. John Donaldson's machine, Andrew James Donaldson operating. Title lettering in Green and white.non-fictionwilliam donaldson, rose donaldson, cheryl elliot, temora, tatura, donaldson, harston