People - "Mary,Gus,John Leader; Morgan, B" Buildings - St John's Church Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

Associated with - "Malmsbury General Store, Townsend Graphics" Buildings - "Viaduct, St Johns Church General Store, Post Off."

Henty House, formerly ‘Roxeth’, is a Gothic Revival house, now a part of Trinity Grammar. It was built by 1856 for George Lewis. ‘Roxeth’ was purchased by James Henty in 1863. He gifted it to his son’s wife, Frances Emma Henty (nee Murphy), daughter of Sir Francis Murphy, as her marriage settlement after she and Herbert James Henty married in 1861. It was purchased by the school in 1906.Black and White photographic positive by John Collins (1907-2001) of 'Roxeth' in Charles Street."Kew 'Roxeth' Trinity Grammar School, Charles St /John Collins, 11 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East, 3123 - Film 396 Exposure 3A"henty house -- trinity grammar school, roxeth, george lewis, herbert james henty

Receipt for 1000 slips, from F. W. Bowra Printer (Camberwell Job Printery), 208 Burke Road Camberwell. Dated March 1916 and receipt paid 5 April 1916. Name on the top which appears to read 'Mr J.C. Adairs (St John's Avenue). receipt, camberwell, printery

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 a 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 a 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. 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. Plinys Letters Author: Alfred Church & W. J. Brodribb Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons Date: 1872 Further Information: Alfred Church, Headmaster of the Royal Grammar School, Henley-On-Thames. Rev W. J. Brodribb, Late fellow of St. John's College, CambridgeThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 876 PLI Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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, plinys letters, alfred church & w. j. brodribb, alfred church, w. j. brodribb

24 page soft cover booklet 'Bendigo North Anglican Parish' A brief history of the 3 churches from 1952 to 1992. St John's, North Bendigo St Luke's, White Hills St Clement's, Huntly Sketches of churches on front cover. Lists of Parish CouncillorsAnglican Parish of North Bendogo

Photocopy of article re Doris and Cecil Evans married on 24/12/1938 at St Johns Anglican Church, Mitcham. Their honeymoon was spent at Quamby Guest House, now known as the Cuckoo. The prize for winning the 'Hannam's Birthday Celebrations Oldest Appliance' competition was received by Doris Evans.Photocopy of article re Doris and Cecil Evans ringwood east uniting church, ringwood east country womens association, steam and traction engine club, mckay, bruce, st johns anglican church, mitcham, 3aw (radio station), evans, doris, cecil

Born 5 February 1902, son of Walter Herbert and Fanny Withers of Heidelberg, baptised in the Parish of St John, Heidelberg, Victoriabaptism certificate, fanny withers (nee flinn), john withers collection, walter herbert withers, 1902, charles meynell pitt withers, st john's anglican church heidelberg

A recording of a Winter concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Performed on 21/07/1985, at St John's Church Heidelberg.1 audio cassette, 6 printed programs and advertising flyerHandwritten on insert: "Winter concert 21.7.85. DVCS and Eltham"diamond valley choral society, concerts, st john's church of england heidelberg

This bottle has come from the aerated waters factory of John Fletcher of Warrnambool. This factory in Koroit Street was established in the mid 19th century by John Davis. As a young boy John Fletcher worked at the cordial factory of John Rowley in Banyan Street, Warrnambool and then worked for a number of years for John Davis at his Union Cordial Factory. In 1885 John Fletcher succeeded John Davis and continued in this business until 1930. The business was then taken over by Ralph Reeves. John Fletcher manufactured aerated waters, soda, tonic waters, lemonade, ginger ale, hop beer, hop bitters, sarsaparilla and cordials. The bottle would have been sealed with a cork stopper. The torpedo shape of the bottle would ensure that it was stored on its side, keeping the cork moist so that it didn't shrink and cause the bottle to leak its contents.The bottle is significant for its unusual torpedo shape and for being sold by the long standing John Fletcher's soft drink business in Warrnambool who was a prominent soft drinks manufacturer in Warrnambool for over 40 years.Torpedo shaped green glass bottle, name of manufacture of contents, John Fletcher Late and J. Davis, of Koroit St Warrnambool, is impressed in the glass."John Fletcher Late and J. Davis Koroit St Warrnambool"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, torpedo shaped glass bottle, torpedo bottle, bottle, john fletcher late and j. davis koroit st warrnambool, john fletcher late and j. davis, john fletcher late, j. davis

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo. Shops with their ornate roofs above the buildings. Commercial signs are John Lay & Sons Chemists, Chemist. Reeds Fruit Juice Squash, Toppa Ice Cream. A very ornate light is above a shop. A car is parked in front of the chemist - (possibly a Chev.)place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, shops high st. eaglehawk, john lay & sons chemist

Invoices for the construction of 290 Walsh Street. These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

Invoices for the construction of 290 Walsh Street. These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Quote for built-in robes to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Quote for joinery to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy

This note is owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Note regarding a payment made.walsh st construction, john murphy

Robin Boyd has drawn a variation on the sink and trough for Walsh Street construction. This documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Robin Boyd sketch of variation to the kitchen sink.walsh st construction, john murphy

See ND5890One of a set of 19 coloured photographs relating to the Ceramic Tile Project by the Nunawading Primary Schools Community Art Project which was installed in the Amphitheatre at the rear of the Nunawading Civic Centre.|This photo relates to St John's Primary School's part of the project.|Text, Plans & Publicity - see ND5890nunawading primary schools community art project., city of whitehorse. civic centre, ceramic tile project, st john's catholic primary school mitcham

The Vermont Girl Guides celebrated their 70th anniversary with a dinner in the Coghlan Centre of St Johns Mitcham. Each guest was given a handkerchief as a souvenir.Blue ladies handkerchief with Girl Guide emblems printed on corner. In cellophane bag.Vermont District 1929 - 1999costume accessories, female