Silver plate with "To PMC and Members 5/6 RVR from WO1 P.t Henderson Jan 90 - Dec 91To PMC and Members 5/6 RVR from WO1 P.t Henderson Jan 90 - Dec 91

Silver Plate with "PMC 5/6 RVR SGTS Mess from WO2 P.O Wardlaw 10-11-84"PMC 5/6 RVR SGTS Mess from WO2 P.O Wardlaw 10-11-84

Presented to Warrnambool Children’s Library by Fletcher Jones Esq. in 1950 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 be 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 Childrens Encyclopedia Vol 5 Label on spine with typed text "PAT / 032 / CHI"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the childrens encyclopedia vol 5, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library

Australians at War reported by local Newspaper - The SunThe Sun Newspaper dated 6/1/1941 Bardia at Mercy of A.I.F., Enemy wilts Before Bayonets - Australians in Van of Attack

A selection of pages from the Diamond Valley Local newspaper from 15 December 1954. News articles and advertisements from the Greensborough area.A snapshot of the local area in 1954.Scanned copies of local newspaper. 6 pages.diamond valley local

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1951"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Rex ?, Alan ?, Cliff Jones, Geoff Mathews, Robyn Pratt, ?, ?, Robert Clarke, Don ?, David Crouch, Don McKie, Malcolm Powell. 2nd Row - L to R: Valda Peterson, Glenys Bouvard, Les Lloyd, Les Fordham, Robert Pryor, Alan Hampson, Les Hager, George Patterson, Ron Hager, Joyce Williams, Annette DeClifford. 3rd Row - L to R: Helen Ingram, ? Jenkins, Valerie Weist, Margaret Mc Dermott, Ellen Mead, Nancy Dyson, ?, Judith Huxley, ? Goodwin, Beverley Wigley. 4th Row - L to R: Fay Staphensen, Glenys Sanders, Lynette Rackham, Margaret Davidson, Joan Chiltern, Louise Ritch, Janice Shepherd, Kay Decini, Jeennifer Stirrup, Roberta Burns, Lynette Koefod, Betty Sumner. Front Row - Don Jones, ?, ?, ?, Graeme Sanders, Keith taylor, ?, Robert Foster. Teacher: Mr Davis

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1950"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: No names 2nd Row - L to R: No names 3rd Row - L to R: No names Front Row- L to R: No names Teacher:

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1933"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: ?, ?, Ted Dufty, Dave Hill, ?, Jimmy Steer, 2nd Row -- L to R: Norm Bissett, Doug Jamieson, ?, ?, ?, Keith Norris, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, Doris Aird, Barbara Harris, Lilian Cope, Kath Jackson, Jean Ward, ?, Lucy Howship, Una (?), ?. 4th Row- L to R: Marjorie Clegg, ?, Doris Rutter, Jenny Rowe, ?, Rosemary Jenkins, ?, Joyce Muller, (?) Wheeler, Natalie Moulder. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, John Anderson, ?, ?, Geoff Williams, ?, ?. Teacher:

Black and white photograph - Grade 6(?), 1905"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Hilda Aird, Anastasia Smith, Clara Aird, Flo Blood, Edith Blood. 2nd Row - L to R: ?, Olive Porteous, Alice Blood, Evelyn Blood, Floss Hocking, Elvie Hill, ruby Saunders, Mr Hocking (Headmaster). 3rd Row - L to R: Miss Geraghty, Winnie Thomas, Vera Edgar, G McAlpin, Lena Williams, Alice Hodgetts, Ethel Colcott, Doris Oates, Miss Predeaux. Front Row - L to R: Mary Graham, Olive Burchett. Teacher:

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1946"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Ian Lynton, Glen Hubbard, ?, ?, ?, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: Neil Dark, Robert Mathieson, Jeanette Burnside, Merinda Turner, ?, ?, Judith Pellow. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Jill McLean, ?, ?. 4th Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Barry Young. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ralph Vincent. Teacher:

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1983."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Steven Harris, Sofita Tanalii, Mary Ellis, Deanna Dinic, Robert Neave, Chris McEwan, Natania (?), Michelle (?), Mathew Rooks, Dean Mavroudis. 2nd Row- L to R: Mark McDougall, Des Rowley, Melissa Beard, Kelly Wynne, Christine (?), Cindy Pitman, Talitha Crawford, Nicole Yendle, Mark Ulrich, Anthony Day. Front Row- L to R: Bridget Watkins, Tina Gould, Penny Billingsley, Frances (?), Kylie Beath, Narelle Whiteley, Frances Berlingeri, Sharyn Paspa, Pauline Eldridge, Pauline Kane. Teacher: Mrs M.Irvine

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1981."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Dale Franklin, Nigel Mason, Hue Quin, Roger Graham, David Postlethwaite, Mathew Jobling, Nick Grey, Robert McDougall, Craig (?). 2nd Row- L to R: Kerryn Hopgood, ?, Karen (?), Rachel McEwan, Lexie Jenkinson, Leslie Gallager, Nicole Mathieson, Sari Beattie, Julie Rigg. 3rd Row- L to R: Steven Davis, Johnnie Tomado, Robbie (?), James Edith, Simon Ignatious, Mark Yost, George Dallas, ?. Front Row- L to R: Ellen Hodgeson, Karen Evans, Anthoula (?), Lori Mays, Jenny Murray, Katrina de Jersey, Tania Alhouse, Olga Houritid, Tracey Williams. Teacher: Steven Gough

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1964."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Meg Flowers, Barbara Donald, Rosemary Weaver, Anne Downey, Ross Anisbett, Carl Gibson, Janet Conlon, Wilhelmina Coenders, Elizabeth Clarke, Christine Schruhn. 2nd Row- L to R: John Tann, Ian Carrington, Gary McCubbin, Ian McCall, Russell Paine, Craig Austin, John Moon, Russell Bourke, Stephen Foster, David Kimberley, Gary Fowler. 3rd Row- L to R: Alan McLean, Leslie Read, Michael Thwaites, Harry Parker, Malcolm Kerr, Howard Archer, Grant Nichol, Ian Jones, Rodney Hason, Peter Ockinghaus. Front Row- L to R: Christine Smith, Kay Langford, Jennyn Flarherty, Linda Jusland, Karen Williamson, Janne Thompson, Janet Guinn, Annette Smeeton, Christine Radford, Diana Hack, Lynette Milne. On Ground: Alan Foley, Daryl Anderson, Chris McDonald, Mark Kulbeak, Peter Maher, David Grant. Absent: Alvina Crawford, Philip Stoker. Teacher: Mr Warriner.

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1963."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Ian Anderson, Garry Simpson, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Graham Pratten. 2nd Row- L to R: Robert Hearn, Robert Pratt, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row- L to R: ?, ?, Anne Joyce, Jeanette Goodchild, Virginia Mynott, Fay Beasley, Karen Bibby, ?, Gabriela Iwanowicz, Vivienne, Upstill, ?. Front Row- L to R: Maureen (?), Ailsa Radford, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Dawn Bracken, Susan Deuter. Teacher: Mr Anderson

Kew Primary School is the oldest school in Kew and was established on November 1, 1870. It predates the commencement of State education with its genesis lying in the year the colony was founded, namely, 1851. Nicholas Fenwick was recognized as the founder of Kew when he purchased an area of 122 acres (Lot 87) on which Kew Primary School now stands.Grade 6, Kew State School, 1926. Inscription on front: "Year 1926." and reverse: "KH-283. Kew State School. Donated by Mr Heward 1978." On mount - Photographer: "J Armstrong / 4 Armadale St., Northcote"kew state school, kew primary school, schools -- kew (vic.), government schools -- kew (vic.), primary schools -- kew (vic.)

SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION. With three times three we coo-ee, The Prince we meet again; Our Princess May we welcome, With heart and voice amain. This was the welcome of the children of the Melbourne Sunday schools. The greeting came from over 30,000 youthful voices to the accompaniment of as many waving flags of diminutive size, held by the children. Probably not one of those who sang so lustily had witnessed the previous visit of his Royal Highness; or knew anything of it except as a traditional event, but the sentiment was a good and proper one all the same. The children were massed on the rising ground in the Domain, and apparently the long wait was not at all wearying. It was to most of them a huge picnic. They lunched on the grass, and filled in the intervening lime with games such as the juvenile heart delights in. At intervals something approaching order, was observed, and then songs, which have been in rehearsal for some weeks past, were sung under the baton of Mr. D. R. Davies, musical director, and to the lead of a united brass band of over a hundred instrumentalists under Bandmaster E; T. Code. A solo was also sung by Mr. H. J. Floyd. At all times the scene was an exceedingly animated one. Most of the children were attired in light costumes, and those in whose dress there was some color provided the necessary variety to make up a most picturesque scene. Probably there were nearly 35,000 adults and children at this spot. They occupied the frontage to St. Kilda-road, from Government House gates to the intersecting thoroughfare beyond. As the children were confined to the high ground, there was a green strip in front of them, and the dark green of the fir trees at the top of the slope made a most suitable background. Between these two lines of even coloring the children, with the easy freedom of youth, made perhaps as pretty a feature of the pageant as could be found anywhere in the whole route of the procession." (The Age, Tues 7 May 1901, p.6)This tiny battered piece of ephemera recording the United Sunday School Demonstration of 1901 must once have been exceedingly common, however in the context of the growing collection that the Society has relating to the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne it has historic and social significance.Embossed red leather bookmark commemorating the 'United Sunday Schools Demonstration' in St Kilda Road in 1901 to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales to open the first Commonwealth Parliament in the Royal Exhibition Building."United Sunday Schools Demonstration, Melbourne Australia, Melbourne May 6 1901"opening of the first commonwealth parliament - 1901, sunday schools - victoria, federation events - victoria - 1901, ephemera

The flames closed in on the house and Granny and the children were terrified. But meanwhile, high in the sky above them, exercising his powers in scientific rainmaking, was The Flying Dogtor. The sky was filled with rain and it put out the fire. Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback, with the help of Elvis Evil Eagle, got a hold of the rainmaking powder and schemed to start a flood.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 5 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 200-6streetscape

The Margaret Ball (Pre 1960s Houses) Collection was a personal project initiated to mark the year 2000 and arose as a result of the disappearance of many pre-1960s parts of Eltham due to development. Approximately 200 pre-1960s style houses that were left in Eltham between Main Road and east to Bible Street, between Cecil Street to the north and south to Dalton Street were photographed in late 1999. Not all of the houses could be photographed; some because the garden or trees blocked the view of the house, others because of rubbish or cars were in the way, some because people were working on the house or in the gardens at the time.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GC 400-6eltham, houses, streets, margaret ball (pre 1960s houses) collection, york street

The Margaret Ball (Pre 1960s Houses) Collection was a personal project initiated to mark the year 2000 and arose as a result of the disappearance of many pre-1960s parts of Eltham due to development. Approximately 200 pre-1960s style houses that were left in Eltham between Main Road and east to Bible Street, between Cecil Street to the north and south to Dalton Street were photographed in late 1999. Not all of the houses could be photographed; some because the garden or trees blocked the view of the house, others because of rubbish or cars were in the way, some because people were working on the house or in the gardens at the time.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak GC 400-6eltham, houses, streets, margaret ball (pre 1960s houses) collection, john street, uniting church

.5) Item was in the collection of A E Williams from 1918 - 1988 The copies were prepared for the SMB history by Geoff Pope c1979.Mounted sepia prints, showing 18 males in cadet uniform, holding rifles. 6 copies in various condition. .5) and .4) are copies, and not mounted. On front - embossed printing - "Richards & co." .1) On back in pencil - "J.T.S. Cadet Team, 1917." .3) and .4) On back - "1918-20(?) S.M.B. Cadet Team. Standing - 1. A. W. Middleditch, 2. P. Hirt, 3. M. F. Larkin, 4. G. Chambers, 5. G. Renkin, 6. E. V. Rowsell, 7. A. G. Hannah, 8. Charles Howard Beanland. Seated - 1. F. H. Brown, 2. John Dulfer, 3. Major Samuel Tucker, 4. E. Reeves (Staff Sergeant Major), 5. H. Ashley, 6. L. Pearson, 7. G. Nicholls. In Front - 1. G. Beanland (205.3 has this item crossed out), 2. J.L. Lindsay, 3. G.E. Deeble (?)" .6) On back in pencil - "AEW / 1918/20?" ballarat junior technical school, a w middleditch, p hirt, m f larkin, g chambers, g renkin, e v rowsell, a g hannah, c h beanland, f h brown, j dulfer, harold gordon wakeling, e reeves, h ashley, l pearson, g nicholls, g beanland, j l lindsay, g e deeble, world war 1, world war i, world war one, school of mines ballarat, wakeling, a. w. middleditch, p. hirt, m.f. larkin, a.g. hannah, g. renkin, e.v. rowsell, charles beanland, c.b. beanland, h. ashley, e, reeves, g. nicholls, l. pearson, john dulfer, samuel tucker, f.h. brown, g. chambers

This book represents a selcetion of stories and poems written by current class members of the MU3A writer's group - The Written Word snd Writers Creative - and demonstrates the wide diversity of styles and interests of the authors. Beth Coote nee Hill born Stawell Hospital, attended Stawell School has two Stories & one Poem page's 78, 171 & 183.Purple card cover with drawing of a quill in an ink pot sitting on flowersThe Golden Quill Volume 5stawell

A Manual of Surgical Treatment Vol 5flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, a manual of surgical treatment vol 5, book