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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Uproar over new units, 29/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Mitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical SocietyMitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical Society have joined the growing list of objectors to a proposed 16 unit development at the corner of Mitcham Road and Meerut Street on the site of one of the few remaining historical homes in the area. The house was built in 1934 by Stanley and Helen Walker. Mr Walker's family was owner and operator of the Australian Tessellated Tile Company, an important industry for Mitcham and Victoria. The house was recognised in the 1994 City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project and was classified as being of high local significance,Mitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical Societymitcham road, mitcham, meerut street, walker, stanley, helen, arrowsmith, valda, daly, peter, seamer -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - . Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1976 - ?. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 1993. Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Drill brace
A hand tool used with a bit to drill holes, usually in wood. Pressure is applied to the top and the tool is rotated with a U-shaped grip. This example has two wooden handles.On the metal pipe says "Stanley". On other side is No,144 10in.carpentry, tool -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons 5
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the Gibbons family, left to right: Stanley William Gibbons (son, father, grandfather), Denis Stanley Gibbons (son, father, grandson), in front Peter Denis Gibbons (son, grandson, great grandson), Robert William Gibbons (father, grandfather, great grandfather). Circa 1960.photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, stanley william gibbons, denis stanley gibbons, peter denis gibbons, robert william gibbons, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Nineteenth-Century English Ceramic Art
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. Nineteenth-Century English Ceramic Art Author: J F Blacker Publisher: Stanley Paul & Co Date: 1911 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 738 BLA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has stamp stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum 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, nineteenth-century english ceramic art, j f blacker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Stanley Hollow, Vicar, with church wardens, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne 1911, 1911
Sepia photo on cardboard backing showing the Incumbent Minister Stanley Hollow with church wardens of Holy Trinity Anglican in 1911religion - anglican (holy trinity), herbert stanley hollow, h h harman, george tuff, glen auburn knight -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Submission, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), AETA submission, Oct.. 1990
Report - Approx 100 A4 pages - clear plastic covers, card rear cover, red comb bound, containing photocopies of articles from various magazines about the development of public transport in the USA. Followed a meeting at Parliament House 9/10/1990. Signed by Hugh Waldron, Noel Gipps, and Stanley Vine. Addressed to Robin Cooper, Member for Mornington.trams, tramways, usa, aeta, conversion, light rail -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane
Plane Jack type maker Stanley Rule & Level Co No 27. Wooden bed, iron top section, iron rusting.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Legal record - Visitors Books and News Articles
Stanley Athenaeum blue visitors book 1960-2009. Blue textured book with gold writing 'Visitors". Page edges in 'floral'.Blue textured book with gold writing 'Visitors" -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Letter to Jim Gillespie, 1959
Letter to James G. Gillespie dated 16 October 1959 from D.J. Cartledge, Login Corporation Pty. Ltd. (North Sydney) enclosing the first newspaper review of the Savige biography. He notes that this is the first review he has seen, and predicts the Daily Mirror reviews featured in 00929.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.1 sheet of typed letterhead, black on white, blue letterhead; 1 yellowing newspaper clipping with photograph of Sir Stanley Savige.Initialled and corrected in blue ink.savige book, biography -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Mathieson family photographs and history - Ringwood circa 1950's & 1960's
Typed document -2 pagesLife history of Stanley Thomas Mathieson written 17 August 2008 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Admiralty Office, Lady Bay and Warrnambool Harbour, 03/04/1871
This Chart titled “Lady Bay and Warrnambool Harbour” was surveyed by Nav. Lieut. H.J. Stanley, of Britain's Royal Navy, in 1870 and printed in April 1871. The chart was made before the Warrnambool Breakwater was built (construction had begun in 1874 and was completed in 1890). The chart includes Directions for entering Lady Bay, Warrnambool Harbour. These are "Vessels entering Warrnambool Harbour must bring the Red Light in sight and steer in with it in line with the upper white Light bearing North, until the Green Light on the Jetty is opened, when steer towards it and anchor. The best anchorage is in 2 ¼ fms [fathoms)] of water, about a cable from ledge off Breakwater rock. Or where convenient, according to draught of water, only endeavouring to anchor as close as possible to Breakwater rock. It is not safe to enter or leave the Harbour in south westerly or Southerly gales.” This chart is significant for its strong connection to the maritime history of Warrnambool Harbour and Lady Bay, and eventually to the Warrnambool Breakwater. The Warrnambool Breakwater is registered as a place of significance on the Victorian Heritage Database (VHR H2024). A copy of the same chart was used to plan several submissions for future changes to the jetty and breakwater. The chart is a historical record of structures existing in 1870; the Warrnambool Jetties, Lady Bay, the leading lights (lighthouses), streets, roads, bridges and many buildings. It also shows the lay of the land and seabed.Canvas chart of Australia, South Coast, Victoria Title: Lady Bay and Warrnambool Harbour Surveyed by Nav. Lieut. H.J. Stanley, R.N., 1870. Magnet Variation, 1870 Published April 3, 1871, by the Admiralty, London. Directions for vessels entering Warrnambool Harbour are printed on the chart. The chart has a lacquer or seal over it.Top of chart has logo "HYDROGRAPHER OFFICE" "Price Eighteen Pence". "Engraved by Edward Weller" Along bottom of Chart: “London… Published at the Admiralty, 3rd April 1871, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral G.H. Richards, F.R.S. Hydrographer, Corrections July 71” Bottom of chart “Australia South Coast Victoria Lady Bay and Warrnambool Harbour. 2494”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, chart of lady bay warrnambool 1870, warrnambool harbour, cartography, navigation, warrnambool breakwater, 1871, australia – south coast / victoria, lady bay, 1870, nav. lieut. h.j. stanley, r.n, directions for entering warrnambool harbour, hydrographer office, rear admiral g.h. richards, edward weller, port of warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, map, chart, navigation chart, admiralty chart, breakwater, jetty, pier, vhr h2024 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1970
Robin Boyd travelled to Malaysia, Macau and Singapore in 1970, after a visit to Expo 70 in Osaka, where he was Exhibits Architect of the Australian Pavilion.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Lisboa, Macau, Macao, 1970. (Architects: Stanley Ho, Teddy Yip, Yip Hon and Henry Fok.)Made in Australia / 19 / MAY 70M3slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1967
Robin Boyd was appointed Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 in Montreal. The garden outside the pavilion featured a sculptural pool, a coral display, animal pool, a pit for kangaroos and Eucalypts and other native plants. The indoor exhibits covered aspects of Australian art and culture, architecture, industrial design and scientific innovation, such as the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme, the Parkes radio telescope, the design of Canberra, and the Australian way of life.Colour slide in a mount. CIBC Tower (1962), Montreal, Canada. (The image was taken from the Stanley Tower Apartments.). (Architect: Peter Dickinson.)Made in Australia / 28 / MAY 67M6 / Encircled 23 (Handwritten)expo 67, montreal, robin boyd, slide -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Birds, 8/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
Gazette, 8 November 1993 on bird life in bushland off Stanley Road, Forest Hill.Article from the Gazette, 8 November 1993 on bird life in bushland off Stanley Road, Forest Hill.(Now in Vermont South)Gazette, 8 November 1993 on bird life in bushland off Stanley Road, Forest Hill.birds, stanley road, vermont south -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1 & WW2, three are c. 1914 - 18, one is c. 1940 - 1
.1) Charles Henry Ernest Williams No 1108 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 15th Batt on 26.9.1914 age 29 years. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, KIA 2.5.1915, buried at Popes Hill. His body was later exhumed and buried in Quinns Post Cemetery. .2) Stanley Melville De Ravin had some 5 years military service prior to enlisting in the AIF on 24.8.1914 with the rank of Lieut in G Coy 7th Batt age 24 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, promoted Capt 26.4.1915, awarded MID for “Conspicious Gallantry and Services” between 25.4.1915 - 5.5.1915, WIA 8.5.1915 GSW to Foot, returned to Aust classed unfit for General Service, promoted Major 13.7.1917, returned to France July 1917, transferred to Senior Officers School England Oct 1917, hospitalised in November 1917 he then left England for Australia with effects of a dislocated knee on 24.1.1918, his appointment in the AIF terminated on 24.4.1918. He was one of the “First Lot” of 93 men who volunteered in Bendigo. .3) Alfred R Williams No VX53411 enlisted in the 2nd AIF with 2/28th Batt on 21.4.1941 age 21 years. Promoted to Cpl he was KIA at El Alamein on 23.10.1942. .4) James Andrew Williams “MM” No 742 enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 40th Batt on 15.3.1916 age 29 years. Embark for England 1.7.1916, embark for France 30.9.1916, transfer to 15th Batt 13.10.1916, allotted Regt No 742A, hospital 26.1.1917 with Fracured Rib, rejoin unit 7.3.1917, WIA 11.4.1917 GSW left forearm severe remaining on duty for a short period, rejoin unit 16.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 26.9.1917 GSW neck and arm, during this action he was awarded the “Military Medal” at Zonnebeke, promoted Cpl 2.10.1917, rejoin unit 18.12.1917, WIA 3rd occasion 25.8.1918 Gassed, while recovering admitted with Diarrehoea 26.10.1918. After all this he gets himself into some trouble refusing a duty and is charged and reduced to the ranks. He disembarks in Melbourne on 13.11.1919 and discharged from the AIF on 14.1.1921..1) Copy - black and white photograph of soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Private Charles H E WILLIAMS. Service details in black ink on paper. .2) Copy - black and white portrait photograph mounted in green cardboard folder. Major Stanley M De RAVIN. Information in black print on white paper. .3) Copy - black and white portrait photograph, solder in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Cpl Alfred R WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper. .4) Copy - black and white photograph soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. James Andrew WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper..1) In loving memory of great uncle Charles killed at Gallipoli may 20th 1915. From Jan Grose. .2) In loving memory Major Stanley M De RAVIN from I & J Grose .3) In loving memory of our uncle great uncle and great great uncle J.C. A. O Grose. .4) In loving memory of our grandfather great grandfather and great great grandfather J.C. A.O. Grosephotographs, oval, ww1 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - H.M. Stanley, The African Explorer, n.d
Brown coloured book, gold and black writing on front and spine, black leaves with entwined letters on back cover. Illustration of H. M. Stanley, in gold, in gold oval, top left front cover. Ilustration of ? Stanley and African men on top of cliff, front cover. Illustration African Villge on spine. 192 pages. Plus 16 page catalogue. -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Administrative record - Old bank books, Bank Books - Athenaeum Committee No.610-01346
State Bank books with dark blue covers with State Bank of Victoria in white on front cover.State Bank of Victoria - 16 Jul 1976 - . Transactions for 'Athenaeum Committee Stanley' -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photo Album
Mauve coloured plastic cover with single gold rectangular stripe. Containing photos of Rushworth Migrant Camp 1949-1951Rushworth Migrant Camp 1949 - 1951. Photographs courtesy of Stanley Spodar, Shepparton. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Royal Appointment, S G A Hindhaugh, 9 Oct 1916 (Original)
A copy of the appointment of Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh to Captain in His Majesty's Land Forces on 5th August 1914. It is dated 9th October 1916. On back: S G A Hindhaugh Captain Land Forces 4th Australian Light Horse (Victoria) 66/3180appointment, hindhaugh -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Is there a Turner in your home?, 2002
Text of a talk by Graeme Plaw at the Tool Conference in March 2002 detailing the history of Turner Industries in Nunawading later taken over by Stanley Titan.Text of a talk by Graeme Plaw at the Tool Conference in March 2002 detailing the history of Turner Industries in Nunawading later taken over by Stanley Titan.Text of a talk by Graeme Plaw at the Tool Conference in March 2002 detailing the history of Turner Industries in Nunawading later taken over by Stanley Titan.stanley works pty ltd, tools, manufacturing industry, turner, rene william, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 400, turner industries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Max Cooke retires, 7/03/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.cooke, max, stanley works pty ltd -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School pupils, 1913, 1913
Photo is understood to have been taken at Linton Reservoir Reserve on a school trip into the bush looking at/for native plants. Inscription indicates the postcard was given in 1913 to Stanley Bennett for good attendance at band practice. Mr H.B. Williamson was head teacher at Linton State School from 1911-1913, and also bandmaster of Linton Flute Band.Sepia postcard photo of a large group of children seated on the ground, in bush setting, accompanied by a few adults. A gentleman wearing a suit and hat (thought to be H. B. Williamson, Linton State School head teacher) is standing at one side of the group.On back of postcard, original inscription? in pencil: "Stanley Bennett for good atendance at Band Practice 1913 / 206 marks". Additional comments in ink on back of postcard: "Mr Bennett's son". "Mr Williamson was band master Linton Flute band". "Linton State School Mr Williamson Headmaster taken in reservoir reserve on trip to bush for native plants". h.b. williamson, linton reservoir, linton state school no. 880, pupils -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Long medical history, n.d
Article and advertisement for sale of 331 - 335 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, home of Dr Threlkeld. It is part of the land purchased by Dr Francis Drake 75 years ago, he built a surgery and was involved with a private hospital on the next door site where Mitcham R.S.L. is now. He also conducted a sanatorium where Whitefriars is now. Between the wars Dr Stanley Cochrane built the home incorporated into a surgery in 1929. Dr Threlked continued the medical practice, erecting separate consulting rooms on the adjoining land to the site now being sold.threlkeld, verner w., dr, drake, francis john, dr, cochrane, stanley, dr, auctions, mitcham road, mitcham., drake & co. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Napoleon In Exile: Elba
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. Napoleon In Exile: Elba from 31st March 1814 to 1st March 1815 Author: Norwood Young Publisher: Stanley Paul & Co Date: 1914Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 NAP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has 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, napoleon in exile: elba, napoleon in exile, norwood young