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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, 5 Longland Road, Heatherdale, 22/02/1984
Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of 100 year old home at 5 Longland Road, Heatherdale. Double brick Victorian on bluestone foundations. Originally land was owned by Mr Witt who later became an M.P., later a master butcher. Mr Purches built the bluestone foundations. It was planned to have a village nearby to be called New Brunswick between Emery's Hill (now Mitcham) and what is now Ringwood. The only evidence of the once planned village is the existence of Brunswick Road nearby.longland road, mitcham, witt, william, purches (mr), brunswick road, mitcham, heatherdale, mitcham, emery's hill, real estate, auctions -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Old Identities Association Medallion Presented to R.W. Wright, 31/05/2017
The Old Identities Association was the forerunner ofThe Old Colonists' Association. This particular medal was presented to R.W. Wright who arrived in Ballarat in August 1853. It was purchased by the Old Colonists' Association in 2014. Other known medals were presented to :- * Arthur Croft who arrived in 1852 (Museum of Victoria) * Isaac Croft who arrived in September 1851 (Gold Museum) * Ben Story (Ballarat Historical Society) * John Brokenshire (Private Collection)Ballarat Old Identities medal in a box. The medal shows a gold cradle and other mining tools, and was presented to members of the Old Indentities Association. To qualify as a member you had to have arrived in Ballarat between 1851 and 1854. "Mr Welch, jeweller, of Sturt street, has just manufactured 60 medals, for issue to the members of the Old Identities' Association of Ballarat. Each is suitably inscribed and ornamented. The medals will be on view to day in Mr Welch’s window. " (Ballarat Star, 11 October 1884)ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, r.w. wright -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Here endeth her only lesson", 24/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. Notes a Union Policy of 1956 that members would not train a woman to drive. Quotes Mr S. Edwards, Union Secretary. Has photograph of Driving Instructor, Mr. W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry.trams, tramways, mmtb, women drivers, conductresses, driver training, tramways union -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Last tram trip by man who was on the first", 20/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 20/9/1971 about Mr. Charles Rollan (picture in supplement - see Reg. item 269) who was on the first horse drawn tram to Sebastopol 78 years ago. In the Outlook - Profile section of The Courier. Gives details of Mr Rollan's life, his riding of the trams to and from the city and his thoughts on the trams, compared to buses and riding a bicycle and on the days of the horse trams on the Sebastopol route. 2nd copy and image added 2/9/2014.trams, tramways, sebastopol, horse trams, charles rollan, stories -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram site query", 13/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Saturday 13/5/1972 titled "Tram site query". Item advising the Ballarat Trades and Labor Council will ask Mr. Tom Evans why the SEC discarded its development plan for the former tram depot site. The TLC Secretary Mr. A. C. Williams spoke about rumours regarding a group of developers interest in the site. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.sec depot, sale of sec depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Society's costly projects", 25/05/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/5/1982, titled "Tramway Society's costly projects" about the BTPS seeking state government support through Mr. Frank Sheehan MLA for a fire sprinkler system, rebuilding No. 12 (ESCo) and relaying the track in Wendouree Parade. Quotes City Engineer Mr. Nuttall about the roadworks. Has an Aust Press Cutting Agency label glued to the top of the cutting and dated 25 May 1982 with a hand stamp.btps, grants, road works -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Opening up of tram tracks by Plumber etc", Mar. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC staff about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Original of a report, handwritten in pencil from a copy book (pages 26 and 27), dated 23/3/1937, addressed to the Manager, from Mr. Mawby titled "Opening up of tram tracks by Plumber etc" reporting on a Mr. McLean excavating under track in Drummond St on 23/3 for a Ballarat Water Board pipe and the issues that arose. No notification to the SEC, underground services, and the absence of advice from traffic crews. Gas company also mentioned in the letter.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, tram track -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Ken Hall, Staff at Canterbury Primary School in c1931, 1931
Frances Charlotte LeCouteur (born c1893) taught at both Chatham and Canterbury Primary Schools and at the Salvation Army in Guildford Road. She lived in Guildford Road for part of her life and taught music. She was on the staff of Chatham when it opened in August 1927. She taught at Canterbury for 20 years. She retired to live in Inala Village. Obituary: Frances Charlotte LeCouteur, of Inala Village died on June 17th, 1986. Loving wife of Norman (dec.), loved mother of Frank (dec.), and Boyce and grandmother of Ann, Sally and Guy. Great grandmother to Peter, James and Annabel. Date of photo is approximate.Black and white photo of the staff at Canterbury Primary School in c1931. There are 21 staff members including Mrs Frances LeCouteur and Mrs Lethbridge, both residents of Guildford Road, Surrey Hills, and Mr Oswell, Superintendent of St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Sunday School in Surrey Hills. Mrs LeCouteur is in second row, second from the right; Mrs Lethbridge is next to her on the right; Miss Stent is in the front row on far right; Mr Oswell is in the front row, fourth from the right. education, canterbury primary school, primary education, chatham primary school, salvation army, frances le couteur, mrs lethbridge, miss stent, mr oswell, st stephens presbyterian church -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Proposed Chalet At Site 4, 25.11.1963
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from J. Dale Fisher, an architect acting on behalf of Mr Hymans. The letter accompanied plans submitted to the SEC and the Management Committee for approval of the development of SIte 4, Christie Street, Falls Creek. The plans had been modified in response to earlier concerns related to cost. The new chalet would provide accommodation and a swimming pool and stables. Mr Hymans aimed to build a chalet which operated year round and would rival any of the resorts in New South Wales.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, John Gillman, Sunday Herald, "old-style trams on way out", Aug. 1989
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping reduced to A4 size from the Sunday Herald, August 20, 1989 about the conversion of the Melbourne tram system from conductors to ticket machines, conversion of W class trams to a one man and more modern looking version, phasing out of W class trams. Quotes Mr Jim Harper, Secretary of the union and spokesman for the Transport Minister, Mr. Jim Kennan. Gives some numbers regarding vehicle requirements. Written by John Gillman.trams, tramways, w class, tickets, conversion, unions, ticket machines -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "The last cable tram makes its final run", mid to late 1980's
Cutting from The Age, date unknown, mid to late 1980's? when he was a columnist for "A Day in the Life of Australia", titled "The last cable tram makes its final run", about the closure of the Bourke St cable system 27-10-1940. Notes the early run in to prevent damage, quotes Mr. Bell, life of the cable in Bourke St (17 weeks), quotes a gripman Mr. Arthur Coppledick about the rules, and has a photo of a cable tram set.trams, tramways, cable trams, closure, last tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, H. S McComb, "Biography of an Inventor", Jul. 1972
Handwritten letter (copy) to Mr D. E. Hutchinson of Perth dated 10/7/1972 following on from a letter to The Age, 8/7/1972 about Mr Alfred Upton Alcock, billiard table manufacturer of Melbourne and his involvement with the Foundation Company of London in the cable tram conversion in Melbourne. Includes the cutting from The Age. D. E. Hutchinson was the Curator of History West Australian Museum Perth. Accessed 29-12-2016: http://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/1547273trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, conversion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, "Car valuation Reports", 1916
Manila folder marked "Car valuation Reports" containing many typed papers concerning the valuation of the cable car fleet at the time of the hand or take over by the Tramway Board of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co in 1916. Includes listing of cars, when built, comments on method of valuation depot and status. Included is a letter between The Secretary of the Tramway Board, Mr Pringle (ESCo, but with a William St address) and mentions Mr. Murdoch of the NMETL. See image 3009i2.jpgtrams, tramways, cable trams, accounting, mto co, tramway board -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CRICKET
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, December 24, 2003. Cricket: Bendigo junior Technical School Cricket team in 1948. Back row: D. Goucher, R. Robertson, K. Stevenson, J. Beattie, A. Holland. Centre: Mr De Silver, R. Loveland, L. Frank, K. Smith, S. Somerville, Mr Clayton. Front row: F. Tupper, D. Sherman, E. Williams. Seated: S. Read. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Central Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Mar. 27 to Apl. 5 and 24 April 1939. re Neiwand to Company (Mr. Stanistreet, nominee). Account details costs and work involved in transfer to Co. of Mr. Niewands rights of occupancy of land excess to residence Area and payment to him. Total cost £2.8.0. "R669 26/4/39" written in the top left corner.miss g. alice jones collection - account, central nell gwynne g. m. co n l., mr neiwand, mr stanistreet -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Written notes concerning the Ballarat Science and Field Naturalists Club, 1917, c1917
Handwritten notes concerning the scaling back of the Ballarat School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club due to the war.In view of difficulty of obtaining lectures and activities for members be circularised [illegible] in the coming year. The work of the Society be confined to: Flower Show, Social Evening, Excursion. Proposed Mr Bary, Mr Collyer. Show beginning of October. Early notice to be given . Beginning of September. Social Evening late in August.smb, ballarat school of mines, ballarat science and field naturalists club, collyer -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph x 1 B/W 'MacRobertson' Bust , Letter, Envelope 1922 August Rietmann sculptor, 1922
1922 August Rietmann was commissioned to sculpt a bust of Sir MacPherson Robertson 1859-1945, confectionery maker, ( famous for Freddo Frogs and Cherry Ripe chocolate bar). The Bust was installed at Mac Robertson Girls High School for which he had donated funds for the building. 'MacRob' also funded the bridge over the Yarra River and the herbarium in the Botanical Gardens that all bear his name. August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (2/2/1878- 22/7/1942) of Baden Baden, Germany on 6/8/1910 In August 8th 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia sailing on the Steam Ship ‘Osterley’ from Marseilles to Melbourne They leased Box Cottage, Ormond in 1917 and raised two children, Stefanie (1918 -2006) and William (1920- 1997). 1935 August purchased the property and the family used the Cottage during the day and slept in the Front House. August was a monumental mason, potter and sculptor, and was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to carve war memorials in Victoria post WW1 c 1915-1922. During the 1920's August set up his own business in pressed cement making pot plants, columns,paving slabs and lampstands. He continued to carve headstones and figures and took contract work for Artists eg Paul Mountford. He built a workshop in the Barn and used the Cottage for plaster moulding. His son William joined the business and and the family continued to use the site after August died in 1951. Rietmann Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett in 1953 and later to Carrum. The land, containing the Box Cottage, was sold to Lewis Timber Pty Ltd in 1970 and Mr Lewis proposed that Moorabbin City Council should preserve the heritage Cottage. In 1984 the Cottage was dismantled and reconstructed in the adjacent Joyce Park. The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.Photograph x 1 Black & White Sculptured bust of Sir MacPherson Robertson c 1922; b) Letter, printed , typed from Sir MacPherson Robertson to August Rietmann (Richman) with payment for the Bust - £65-5-0 - ; c) Envelope, printed, typed addressed to Mr Rietmann { Richman) at Corbens Ltd.; d) reverse of envelope printed a) 1922; b) printed letter MacRobertson Pty Ltd ; c) printed envelope MacRobertson Ltdmacrobertson chocolate ltd., macrobertson girls high school, fitzroy town hall, rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall, box cottage museum ormond, box william, box elizabeth, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921, box cottage ormond, freddo frog chocolate, cherry ripe chocolate bar, cadbury schweppes ltd., robertson sir macpherson 1859-1945, confectionery, chocolate -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photo, Former Oddfellows Hall, Albert Street, Ballarat, 2004, 2004
"MR JOHN WHYKES AT THE ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. Mr John Whykes addressed an enthusi astic meeting of the ratepayers of the South Ward last evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Albert street. Mr C. A. Welch was voted to the chair. The candidate, who was well received, explained his views on municipal matters. His remarks were received with favor, and were frequently applauded. Several questions were put and answered to the satisfaction of the meeting. A vote of cofidencc was passed, on the motion of Mr A. Reynolds, seconded by Mr Bromley. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. To-night Mr Whykes will not address any meeting, being desirous of meeting the central committee, but tomorrow evening will address the ratepayers at half-past 8, at All Saints’ schoolroom, Drummond street.(Ballarat Star, 04 August 1887) The hall was demolished 2004-5.Six colour photographs of a weatherboard hall at 125 Albert Street, Ballarat. The hall was demolished soon after the photographs were taken.albert street ballarat, oddfellows hall, oddfellows' hall -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Ceremonial object - Trophy Cup. Ballan Rifle Club
The cup was presented to the Ballan Rifle Club by Mr. J. Gascard, a well known and respected resident of Ballan in 1906 and was subsequently won by Mr. S. Lay on the 8th December of that year.Very ornate, silver plated, two handled, stemmed trophy cup with lid. Engraved. The '06' in the inscription means 1906.Presented to Ballan Rifle Club by J. Gascard Esq. Won by S. Lay. 8.12.06trophy, ballan, rifle club, j gascard, s lay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Louis and Helen Amiet, 1920c
Mr Louis Amiet was Headmaster of Greensborough State School 1896 to 1916. In this photograph he poses with his wife Helen. There is also a closeup of Mr Amiet taken from the photo.Digital copy of black and white photograph, and close up of male.louis amiet, helen amiet -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - Naval Collar
Given to Mr Paul Gohl in Camp 1 hospital by survivor of the Kormoran in an adjoining bed. Mr Gohl emptied his pockets to give him all the money he had."Kormoran" sailors uniform collar with white bib & ties attached. Navy blue & white (with some stripes)tatura, uniforms, navy, hsk kormoran, collar, camp 1 hospital -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, J. S. Macdonald, A man success did not spoil, 1923
This is a tribute to Mr Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's father, on his death, written by a fellow artist J. S. Macdonald. Mr Penleigh Boyd died on 27 November 1923.walsh st library, tribute -
National Wool Museum
Ribbon
Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society 1973 Show.Dark red wool ribbon with yellow stamped text. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Irvine's Wines in Great Western 1905
Scene at Irvine's vineyard Great Western with barrels of wine. Mr Charles Pierlot on the left. Mr Hans Irvine withnthe white hat and moustache. Vine Lodge in the Background. 1905wine -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Rubber Stamps, 1940's
Used on Orchard of James Bienvenu's family from Doncaster East in the 1940's. Mr. Bienvenu is a descendant of Mr. A.H. Bienvenu, who came from Guernsey in the Channel Islands.Wooden box containing various fruit variety and number Rubber Stamps.stamps (tools), rubber stamps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Nell - A Story of the Sea, 1906
Daughter of George Temple and Mary McAuslane of Castlemaine, Hilda married James Kerr in 1893 and lived at Lincluden, Raymond Street, Orbost. Her husband was a Scot who had come to Australia as a ship's doctor and practised in NSW before visiting Orbost on a government vaccination programme. He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. Hilda was sometimes referred to as 'Mrs Dr Kerr.' She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians.This booklet is an example of the talent of Hilda Temple Kerr. Hilda Temple Kerr (1874-1956) grew up in Orbost. She was very talented and published several books. It is reflective of the style of poetry in the early 19th century.A small book with a cream coloured cover. It is titled Nell - A Story of the Sea and contains poetry, a libretto written by Hilda E. Temple Kerr for a musical event, a musical cantata by Mr W. R. Furlong.On front cover - donated by Connie Cruickshank.music kerr-hilda -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES LETTER, 7.12.1917
The letter relates to Pte George Frederick PIERCE DCM, No 2839 AIF. Refer cat No 1891P for his service, award and deathLetter on official “Australian Military Forces 3rd Military District” letterhead and stamped the same. The letter relates the Mr J.W Pierce of Sebastian regarding information on Pte G.F.Pierce KIA 4.10.1917. The letter is yellowed.letters, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES LETTER, Australian Military Forces of the Commonwealth 2nd Military District, 15.4.1919
Letter is re Pte Walter Williams No 1442 2nd Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 4342P for his service details and death also Cat No 1859P for photo and medals.Letter, official letterhead, “Military Forces of the Commonwealth” No 55755, all print/typing in black, to Mr Williams relating to the enlistment and embarkation of his sone Pte Walter Williams in 1915, letter is yellowish colour.In black type, “Mr.O.W.Williams 232 Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo Vic”letters, official, commonwealth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Rambler and The Idler
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 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. 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 Rambler and The Idler Author: Samuel Johnson Publisher: William P Nimmo Date: 1876 Further Information: The flyleaf reads The Rambler and the Idler. By Samuel Johnson. The Adventurer. By John Hawkesworth. The Connoisseur. By Mr. TownThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 823 JOH Pastedown frontend paper has a 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 Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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 rambler and the idler, john hawkesworth., mr. town, samuel johnson