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 PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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 Faber Book of Twentieth Century Verse An Anthology of Verse in Britian 1900-1950 Edited by John Stubbs-Heath and David Wright Publisher: Faber & Faber Date: 1953 Edition:The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821.91 HEA Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff 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 faber book of twentieth century verse, john stubbs-heath and david wright, john stubbs-heath, david wright

Edna attended Melton State School 430 from 1924 – 1933. Her father Fred had also attended the same school. Edna was also the co-author with Mabel Rogers “The First 100 Years, 1870 – 1970”, and assembled a collection of School Class Photograph and identified and compiled lists of names for future school history. George Tinkler, Edna Barrie and Pearl Walker at First Hundred Years Celebration Melton State School 430. This event was held at Mechanics Hall, Melton.education, local identities, local significant events

Photos from 'This Will Be the Place' Melbourne Legacy revue held at the Garrick Theatre on Friday 9th November 1934, 28th - 29th November 1934. The revue was conceived, written and composed by Legacy Club and performed by junior legatees. It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career of a family of pioneers from 1835 through various generations. These are some of the earliest photos in this archive, the girls names are unknown. See item number 00156 for the programme. The performance on 9 November 1934 was for the delegates of the Legacy Annual Conference that was being held in Melbourne at the time. A record of junior legatees being involved with a gala performance that was for a fundraising event. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Black and white photo x 5 of young performers and an envelope.Handwritten in black pen "Two photos of a possum from the opening scene of "This Will Be the Place". Legacy Club Century Revue 1934, and 3 other photographs from the Revue."performance, annual demonstration, costumes

Purple card Cover with B/W Photo with white border. The Photo showing a portrait of two people a man and womanNoo's Century Una Victoria Wood & Gut Pomroy 1900 to 2000 Wendy Pomroy Inside written in blue: Donated to Stawell Historical Society. Wendy Pomroystawell

Digital Image of a full colour poster, titled "Tramway Celebration Day" produced by Peter Lambert for the Museum to promote the celebration of the 50 years since closure of the SEC operated tramways for 19/9/2021. Features tram 38 and some of the Museum members. Event was cancelled due to a COVID-19 lookdown. Used in some pre-marketing materials Both pdf and jpg versions held..trams, tramways, btm, covid-19, posters, events, closure

Notice or Timetable notice printed on off white paper, titled Notice to Passengers - New Year Celebration - Special Tram and Bus Services", for New Year celebrations 1940/41. Provides details of the last trams to various destination, other routes extended services and that all night services will be maintained with shorter intervals. Dated 26/12/1940, signed by S.M. Richardson as Manager.trams, tramways, st kilda, notices and information, timetables, events, all night services

Fred Myers, David Wilkie and Effie Wilkie are siblings. George Tinker married Pearl Wilkie and had a daughter called PamelaFred Myers, David Wilkie, Effie Wilkie and George Tinker at Melton State School's First Hundred Years Celebration, the event was held at Mechanic's Hall, Melton. local identities, local significant events, education

Set of four posters issued by Yarra Trams to celebrate A Century of Electric Trams" in 2006. Each have the 100 years logo on the top of the poster, the title "A Century of Electric Trams", with the byline - "A Melbourne Celebration - 1906 to 2006 and Beyond". On the bottom is the website name. "100yearstrams.com.au" and the Yarra Trams logo. A caption for each photo is under the photograph. .1 - General poster for the "100 years of electric trams in Melbourne" event, featuring the logo, details of the event and web site. - A4. .2 - ditto - A3 size. ,3 - Flinders St Station c1935 x A3 .4 - ditto - A4 size .5 - photo of the 1916 PMTT Recruitment tram - A4 size .6 - ditto - A3 size .7 - W2 244 travelling on the East Preston line with people hanging out - on the way to the Fitzroy Football Ground - A4 size. .8 - ditto - A3 size. two copies of each held.trams, tramways, mmtb, pmtt, 100 years of electric trams, fitzroy, decorated trams, football, flinders st station, world war 1

Report of the delayed 10th birthday celebration of the Greensborough Historical Society, founded in March 2010, the Covid pandemic delayed the celebrations to February 2021.2 p. typescriptgreensborough historical society

Invitation to celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 23rd March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, a Reception. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Colour photograph of Doroth and Ian Callow Bill Daniel and Margaret Carpenter at the barbeque held at Carpenters Camp Park during the Entrance Centenary celebration Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, genealogy

Invitation to celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 24th March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, a Variety Concert. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Invitation to celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 23rd March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, a Night of Ballet. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

It is not certain who this young fire brigade member is or when the photograph was taken. A photograph of a group of young fire brigade members wearing similar uniforms is Registration no. 98. In this photograph, believed to have been taken around 1880, are Jim Nicol, George Bennett, Bob Cornish and Jim Wishart.Sepia photograph mounted on grey card, studio portrait of young man in fire brigade uniform. Unidentified member of Linton Fire Brigade, possibly Bob Cornish, late 19th centurylinton fire brigade

Compact Diskette with video (DVD), titled "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010" - in a clear covered plastic case with a black back. "Celebrations" running time 5mins, 40secs, gives an introduction to the PMTT, Yarra trams celebrations, includes interview with Craig Tooke (COTMA), Ian Stimpson of Bendigo trams, images of 44 and 84 running in and out of the depot, speech by Michel Masson, CEO of Yarra Trams, Brian Tee, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, historic footage of the 1910 Opening of Malvern depot. Same as chapter 1 of Reg item 925. Printed on the top of the DVD is the Yarra Trams logo, "16/9 duration 5:39" MP4 Clean"trams, tramways, pmtt, opening, yarra trams, malvern depot, centenaries

Concert program and brief history of the Association for the Blind on its 95th birthday.1 x A4 sized page folded in halfnon-fictionAssociation for the Blind Ltd 95th Birthday Celebration Concert Camberwell Civic Centre Sunday 25th November 1990 at 2.30pm Souvenir Programelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Laminated poster advertising events associated with the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company Limited Centennial Celebrations taking place from Friday 26th March to Monday 29th March 1993.mt lyell, mining, centennial,

Invitation to celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 23rd March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, The National Theatre Ballet.. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

St Patricks Church StawellCard cover with photograph of church with green print.Eucharistic Celebration to give thanks for the twenty-one years of service of Fr. Frances Cona=way to the Church of Stawell Sunday October 12, 1975.stawell religion

Beech Forest: a century on The Ridge. Norman Houghton. ISBN 0 959013 1 3. Soft cover. 56p.; illus, map, graph, sketch. March 1984. Publisher: Beech Forest Centenary Committee