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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Ron Best, Purnim Mechanics Institute Hall 1901, 2014
... Purnim Mechanics Institute Hall 1901... of the original Purnim Mechanics’ Institute Hall, a building which... Front cover: ‘Purnim Mechanics Institute Hall 1901... Purnim Mechanics Institute Hall 1901 This is a paper back book ...Brief history of Purnim Mechanics Institute HallThis is a paper back book of 24 pages. It has a white back cover and a grey/white front cover with a coloured photograph of the second Purnim Hall. The printed material is black on a white background. non-fictionBrief history of Purnim Mechanics Institute Hallpurnim, mechanics’ institutes, warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909
... Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909...Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909... Road Ringwood North melbourne Photograph Mechanics Institute ...Mechanics Institute Bazaar? C.1909Written on back of small photograph, "Edna and Edie G?????. Left: Edith Greenwood, -- Maggie Falconer". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Old Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Hwy Ringwood 1919
... Old Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Hwy Ringwood 1919...Black and white photograph of old Mechanics Institute...Typed below photograph, "Old Mechanics Institute... of old Mechanics Institute building. (1 enlargement, 1 other copy ...Black and white photograph of old Mechanics Institute building. (1 enlargement, 1 other copy) Cnr Melbourne Street, Maroondah Hwy frontage, 2 copiesTyped below photograph, "Old Mechanics Institute on Maroondah Hwy. Cnr. Melbourne St. - 1919" Written on back of small photograph, "Opened at 4 pm. on 22nd Sept. 1909 by the Premier, the Hon. J. Murray". Stamp indicating that the photograph was produced by "T.R.G.William, photographer, Ringwood". -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute: Slide 101, 1990s
... Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute: Slide 101...mernda mechanics institute...Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute...Photograph Slide Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute ...Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute, MerndaPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.mernda, bridge inn hotel mernda, mernda mechanics institute -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute from rear: Slide 102, 1990s
... Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute from rear: Slide...mernda mechanics institute...Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute...Photograph Slide Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute ...Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute from rear.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.bridge inn hotel mernda, mernda mechanics institute, mernda -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Minute Book, Emerald Mechanics Institute Minute Book 1942
... Emerald Mechanics Institute Minute Book 1942...Minute Book Mechanics Institute Emerald...The original Mechanics Institute Hall burn down on 28/8... Mechanics Institute Minute Book 1942 Standard Minute Book used ...The original Mechanics Institute Hall burn down on 28/8/1965 and this book contains the minutes for the this hall.Standard Minute Book used by the Emerald Mechanic Institute in 1942minute book mechanics institute emerald -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Printer's Block, Ringwood Mail, Mechanics Institute Ringwood - Printer's Block c1960, c. 1960
... Mechanics Institute Ringwood - Printer's Block c1960...Picture on printer's block, showing Mechanics Institute... block, showing Mechanics Institute, Ringwood. Ringwood Mail ...Picture on printer's block, showing Mechanics Institute, Ringwood. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, University of Ballarat 'University Room' at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, c1995
... Mechanics' Institute, c1995...ballarat mechanics' institute... mechanics' institutes and their valuable libraries, but the founders... by those who founded mechanics' institutes and their valuable ...Poster on cardboard.The University Room The candle of learning was lit in this city and district by many who have been ling dead. It was lit by teachers who taught beneath bark roofs in the gold rush days, but editors of newspapers who wrote angry editorials about grievances long forgotten. the candle was lit by those who founded mechanics' institutes and their valuable libraries, but the founders of art galleries and museums, and by those who erected statues in Sturt Street. [Extract from an occasional address by Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AO, inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, at a University Graduation Ceremony on 13 May 1994.] The University of Ballarat traces its origin to the foundation of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870, just a decade after the building of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The University is committed to keeping the candle of learning burning brightly i this city and beyond. It is fitting that the University join with the Mechanics' Institute to establish its city presence in this building. The University Room at the Mechanics' Institute is dedicated to the past, present and future scholars, teachers, artists and writers of Ballarat and district. [The University Room was officially opened on 2 June 1995 by Professor BLainey in the presence of members of the University Council, members of the Mechanics' Institute COmmittee and invited guests.]university of ballarat, university room, ballarat mechanics' institute, geoffrey blainey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Mernda Mechanics Institute 2018, 27/09/2018
... Mernda Mechanics Institute 2018...mernda mechanics institute... in the Mernda area. This photograph shows the Mernda Mechanics Institute... Mechanics Institute 2018 Digital copy of colour photographs In 2018 ...In 2018 GHS members visited Turner's Bakery in Mernda for lunch and continued on to visit historic sites remaining in the Mernda area. This photograph shows the Mernda Mechanics Institute, established 1888. It was sited to the rear of the Bridge Inn Hotel on land donated by the hotel's owner. Today the Mechanic's institute is a small hall available to rent.Mernda is an area of rapid modern growth with a few remaining historic buildings dating from the 19th century.Digital copy of colour photographsmernda, mernda historic sites, mernda mechanics institute, mechanics institutes victoria, bridge inn hotel mernda -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, These Walls Speak Volumes : a History of Mechanics Institute in Victoria, 2015
... These Walls Speak Volumes : a History of Mechanics... comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.... comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.... of Mechanics Institute in Victoria History of approx.1,000 institutes ...One of the most comprehensive studies of mechanics institute in Victoria. Beginning from 1839 to the present. Arguably Victoria's oldest and most influential surviving institution. History of approx.1,000 institutes including building status, social adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Includes: role of woman, architecture, schools of art and design and schools of mines. This is the most comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.History of approx.1,000 institutes including building status, social adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Includes: role of woman, architecture, schools of art and design and schools of mines. This is the most comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.Signed by co-author Ken James on title page.libraries, educational and research establishments, mechanics institutes, surrey hall, (mr) ken james, (ms) pam baragwanath -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Unveiling of Mechanics Institute Plaque
... Unveiling of Mechanics Institute Plaque... and the Love family. Plaque is situated between Mechanics Institute... (right) President of Tatura Mechanics Institute, with Mr Arch ...Mr Eddie Mitchell (right) President of Tatura Mechanics Institute, with Mr Arch Wilson (centre) and Mr Bill Ponting (left), at the unveiling of the memorial plaque honouring John Dixon Love and the Love family. Plaque is situated between Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall.tatura, costume, male, buildings, historic -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Bound Newspapers, Edward Joseph Mansfield, Publisher, The Graphic Volume 23, January to June 1881, Jan. - June 1881
... warrnambool mechanics’ institute...’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution... on the front end paper from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free... Mechanics Institute and Free Library] Stamp; concentric ovals... Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Embossed in gold ...The book is a bound volume containing the weekly publications of The Graphic, an illustrated newspaper. The volume, No. 23, includes newspapers from January to June 1881. It was published and printed in London, England. 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. 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 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent 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 have 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 1850s to the late 1950s 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 Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper, Vol 23 Publisher: Edward Joseph Mansfield, at The Strand, London Date: January to June, 1881 The bound book of newspaper editions has a hardcover with a leather spine and brown/orange/blue pattern on the covers. The spine has gold embossed lettering. Inscriptions; sticker on the front end paper from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library, and a purple, oval stamp on the fly from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library.Embossed in gold on the spine; "THE GRAPHIC", "VOL. XXIII", "JAN. TO JUNE. / 1881" Sticker [identifies the Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library] Stamp; concentric ovals with "WARRNAMBOOL" "MECHANICS'" "INSTITUTE" 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, the graphic illustrated newspaper vol 23, edward joseph mansfield, the graphic, illustrated newspaper, volume 23 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Carngham Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1929, 26/11/1929
... Carngham Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1929...Scan of a receipt from the Carngham Mechanics' Institute... Carngham Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1929 Scan of a receipt from ...Scan of a receipt from the Carngham Mechanics' Institute . The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, receipt -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Document - Tenancy Agreement Portland Mechanics Institute, 13/07/1911
... Document - Tenancy Agreement Portland Mechanics Institute...Conditions under which the Portland Mechanics' Institute... Agreement Portland Mechanics Institute Document Conditions under ...Conditions under which the Portland Mechanics' Institute Reserve is let. Foolscap size paper, blue type. Section at bottom size paper, blue type. Section at bottom signed by ? Hazeldine, accepting the tenancy of the Reserve for the period 15 July to 31 December 1913Back: 'B Hazeldine agreement to rend paddock' - handwritten pencil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Victory Hall, Mechanics Hall and Library, 1987
... Mechanics Institute Tatura...Mechanics Institute built 1881, used for library, meetings...Black and white photograph of Victory Hall, Mechanics...on back: Victory Hall, Mechanics Institute and Library..., Mechanics Institute and Library, Tatura, 1987 Mechanics Institute ...Mechanics Institute built 1881, used for library, meetings and other functions. Victory Hall opened 1926 used for balls, dances, square dances, as a picture theatre for many years, concerts, toy library, new catering facilities.Black and white photograph of Victory Hall, Mechanics Institute and Library, Hogan Street Tatura. Taken from Fraser Street. Part of Mrs A. Marsh's house on right.on back: Victory Hall, Mechanics Institute and Library, Tatura, 1987victory hall, mechanics institute tatura -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Gordon Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1927, 14/12/1927
... Gordon Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1927...Scan of a receipt from the Gordon Mechanics' Institute... Gordon Mechanics' Institute Receipt, 1927 Scan of a receipt from ...Scan of a receipt from the Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The receipt relates to the hire of the hall to show 'Gem Pictures'.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, receipt -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Greeting Card with Photo of Mechanics Institute and Methodist Church, Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood c1910-1920
... Greeting Card with Photo of Mechanics Institute and...Greeting Card with Photo of Mechanics Institute... with Photo of Mechanics Institute and Methodist Church, Whitehorse Rd ...Greeting Card with Photo of Mechanics Institute and Methodist Church, Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood c1910-1920. Handwritten name of E.Miles on inside. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - BLACK & WHITE SKETCH EAGLEHAWK MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY 1890 SUBSCRIPTION POSTER
... BLACK & WHITE SKETCH EAGLEHAWK MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY... board Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute "This lady had no idea... mounted on light board Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute "This lady ...Black and white sketch on cream paper mounted on light board Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute "This lady had no idea that our books were so interesting until the LIBRARIAN handed her one to read" Reader try one quarter 2/6 (two shillings sixpence subscription) Drawn by James Staines Abbott 1890James Staines Abbott 1890 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Newspaper cuttings about Town Hall 1909 - Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Correspondence from users of the Hall; Insurance Policy for Hall 1924
... - Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Correspondence from users of...Newspaper cuttings about Town Hall 1909 - Mechanics... Newspaper cuttings about Town Hall 1909 - Mechanics Institute ...Newspaper cuttings about Town Hall 1909 - Mechanics Institute and Free Library; Correspondence from users of the Hall; Insuranced Policy for Hall 1924 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, McAlpin, J.B, Opening day of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Highway - 1909
... Opening day of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, Maroondah... on building reads 'Mechanics Institute'.... 'Mechanics Institute'. Opening day of Ringwood Mechanics Institute ...Black and white photographs of wooden building. Flags flying from overhead string. People assembled outside. Signage on building reads 'Mechanics Institute'.Stamped on rear of one copy: J.B.McAlpin, Estate and Financial Agent, District Government Valuer, RINGWOOD. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Literary Institute, Old Mechanics Institute now the Literary Institute Stawell
... Old Mechanics Institute now the Literary Institute Stawell...Old Mechanics Institute Stawell... grampians Literary Institute Postcard Old Mechanics Institute now ...Literary Institute. Notecard drawing by Mrs Jan Bosher. One of six historic buildingsNotecard Sepia print of drawing showing fence falling down old iron gate. Sowing sloping iron verandah. Plants and treesOld Mechanics Institute Stawellstawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Pam Baragwanath, If the walls could speak : a social history of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria / Pam Baragwanath, 2000
... mechanics' institute...Mechanics Institute Inc.... of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria / Pam Baragwanath Paperback; xii ...Paperback; xii, 356 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.[written on flyleaf] With very best wishes, Pam Baragwanath. 17-11-2000mechanics' institute, social customs -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Beginnngs, 2011
... Hutchinson-Frank history-Victoria Prahran-Mechanics...Prahran Mechanics Institute Press.... Hutchinson-Frank history-Victoria Prahran-Mechanics-Institute Prahran ..."A map on the wall of his parent's shop in country Victoria is what got Frank Hutchinson interested in the geography and early settlement of Victoria. He later moved to Ballarat where he spent most of his working life. Whilst there his interest in the early explorers continued until about ten years ago he began to compile the listing which developed into the present publication." (ref.Port Phillip Pioneers Group) When he commenced the research and writing of Beginnings, it was not intended for publication. It was a project of personal interest. A soft covered 122 pp book title Beginnings a brief account of the first Europeans to explore or settle in Victoria. On the glossy front cover is a rough map of Port Phillip Bay. Print is black. a chronological list of the earliest visits to Victoria and attempts to settle. The book contains: brief notes on the exploration and earliest settlement of the state, region by region and a summary of the early Murray River paddle steamer industry.hutchinson-frank history-victoria prahran-mechanics-institute -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, 1909
... Opening of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, 1909...Written on back of photograph, 'Opening of Mechanics... Mechanics Institute, 1909 Written on back of photograph, 'Opening ...Written on back of photograph, 'Opening of Mechanics Institute'. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter on Prahran Mechanics' Institute Technical Art School letterhead, 1910, 11/11/2024
... Letter on Prahran Mechanics' Institute Technical Art School...Prahran Mechanics' Institute...Prahran Mechanics' Institute Prahran Mechanics' Institute ...Handwritten letter concerning advice on building an art buildingprahran mechanics' institute, prahran mechanics' institute technical art school, art, ballarat technical art school, j.h. furneaux -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood
... Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics...Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics....1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar ...Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood" with four named as Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt; 2nd row: Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethen Pithie; Front left (seated): Florence Brown.Written on back of one of the copies, "Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt, ??, Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethel Pithie, ??, ??, ??, ??. Sitting: Florence Brown, ??". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Documents, Frank Pinkerton Printer and Stationer, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Fine Arts Exhibition 1876 Catalogue (copy), 1876
... Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Fine Arts Exhibition 1876...ballarat mechanics' institute... Documents Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Fine Arts Exhibition 1876 ...Copy of a twenty page art exhibition catalogue fine arts exhibition, ballarat mechanics' institute, john ware, j.w> hines, a.t. turner, a.m. greefield, j. rice, w.h. batten, j. curtis, a.j. boulton, alex hunter, w. hambly, a.m. greenfield, t. walton, henry brind, henry richards caselli, isaac davis, d. brophy, g. willetts, w.b. tappin, henry sutton, w. elsden, julius hogarth, w. weire, a.l. gatliff, gordon a. thomson, r.s. brown, h. blomfield, w.r. gunn, c.k. pearson, w.k. watts, george herbert, james south, b.w. wheatland, c. humphreys, h. weeks, h. dowling, j. munro, j. price, f. mitchell, t.h. thompson, p. windmiller, j. reid, e. towl, h. wheeler, robert brown, l. blair, r.m. serjeant, j.m. fisher, e. uren, j. gatliff, john harrison, william street, c.i. burrows, j. mcdowall, thomas bath, d. book, w.q. pinnell, charles boyd, eureka stockade pike, j. holloway, frank pinkerton -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Healesville Mechanics' Institute and Free Library 1892-1992, 4 Church Street, Healesville : in celebration of the centenary of the original institute building and 100 years of library service to the Healesville community : "the feast of reason and the flow of soul" / Pamela E. Firth, 1992
... Healesville Mechanics' Institute and Free Library 1892-1992...mechanics' institute... melbourne Book Healesville Mechanics' Institute and Free Library ...Paperback; xvi, 70 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.ISBN 0646113569mechanics' institute, healesville, libraries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Ken Murphy, Arthur's Creek Hall, the first 100 years : a brief history of the Arthur's Creek Mechanics' Institute and Free Library / compiled by Ken Murphy, 1987
... of the Arthur's Creek Mechanics' Institute and Free Library...mechanics' institute... history of the Arthur's Creek Mechanics' Institute and Free ...Paperback; 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 21 cm.arthurs creek, arthurs creek hall, mechanics' institute, libraries -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute, 2001
... Mechanics Institute...mechanics institute... Tatura the-murray Photograph Mechanics Institute mechanics ...mechanics institute, photograph, people