Invitation from Mr Morley Johnson to Mr J Guiney to the opening of his new premises at Mitchell Street Bendigo. 14.9.1910 MORLEY JOHNSON'S NEW PREMISES. OFFICIAL OPENING. BENDIGO'S FORWARD POLICY. OPTIMISTIC SPEECHES. Article - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918)Thursday 15 September 1910 - Page 3

Cream coloured Document, dated 8.4.1921 W.D.Mason Collection, Receipt for goods purchased from Morley Johnson & Co., Mitchell Street, Bendigo.business, retail, w d mason

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. The Earlier Life and The Chief Earlier Works of Daniel Defoe Author: Daniel Defoe Editied by Henry Morley Publisher: George Routledge and Co Date: 1889Label on spine cover with typed text George Routledge and Co 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, the earlier life and the chief earlier works of daniel defoe, daniel defoe, henry morley

Oval metal tray. Dots all along the edge of the raised tray. Flowery decoration at top and bottom with the words "Morley Johnsons, everything for the home, Mitchell Street Bendigo" in the middle.bendigo businesses, morley johnsons, mitchell street

Sheet No 103 of four accounts from Pierce Butler, Chemist and Dentist, Mitchell Street, (Opposite Morley Johnson's). Date line ends 192-. Printed in dark blue with red Terms-Cash Monthly.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, pierce butler, morley johnson's, chemist

Photograph of a "Back to Rutherglen" Parade - Possibly 1950sBlack and white photograph of a parade in Main Street, just passing the Post Office. Group of girls in costume and riding on and escorting a decorated cart.Names written on back of photo: "Marg H | Marie Hankinson | Edna Morley | Joyce Stanton | Nokie Downs | Gladys Nash | Des Jack"back to rutherglen, parades, main street

Brought home from Japan by Maj Morley Keith McMenomy, Movement Staff Controller Australian Army about 1950. Formerly 2/6 Bn 2nd AIFJapanese NCO swordMatching numbers on scabbard and sword "72894"

Sepia photograph. Murray Views No 4 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Vic., showing the Ashmans Dry Cleaners, Ashmans Tailor, Ashmans Fine Suits & Morley Johnson Furniture also visible is the SEC building and other buildings.Murray Viewsphotograph, streetscape, bendigo, bendigo-history-businesses

number in album 03568.01Colour photograph Runners up Division 4 team D Hunt, N Whelan, R Morley Jnr, R Bubb, C Alkemade, R Adams, B Waldron, A Vender Bruggen. Bowls Club Lakes Entrance Victoriabowls club, sports

The Tallangatta Troop, 8th Light horse Regiment won the Hutton Trophy in 1938.The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Ausralia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre, Puckapunyal.Shows Citizen soldiers from North East Victoria.Black and white photograph of officer and men of Tallangatta Troop 8th Light Horse Regiment.Names : Lt. L Wildsmith, J.J. Moyle, B. Kennedy, N. Stevenson, G. Agar, M. Paton, M. Caldwell, G. Morley, F. Paton." Tallangatta Troop 8th Light Horse Regiment on winning Hutton trophy 1938. Wyeeboo Reserve " Also list of names.

The luncheon was gven by Captain Ward Mosely on Big Hill, the Secretary of the Trust. Luncheon was catered by Mrs Clarke or Eastern View guest house. It was held to matk Captan Mosley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge (Freemason)Photo of menu for luncheon 21 September 1924 at ILUKA given by Capt Edward Mosley on Big Hill/Secretary of Trust Luncheon catered by Mrs Clarke of Eastern View guest house; given to fellow Masons to mark Capt. Morley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge iluka, luncheon menu capt morley, trust secretary, freemasons, master geelong lodge, installation 1924

Document. Greeting Cards. Black & white photo card of Bush Hut, Morley's Flat. A rough, wooden slab hut in the forest. A man is sitting near the doorway reading a paper. Some equipment is hanging on the side of the hut. In front of the hut is the wood heap with an axe stuck in a log.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

social history of Myer business operations and records.Financial record of purchase and payment made by Mr. A. Hall, c/- Morley Johnsons, Mitchell Street, Bendigo; of a carved table for three pounds fifteen shillings and seven pence (includes ten percent discount); dated 1 May 1936. Includes pink slip wit stamp duty attached. social history

Dawn Smith Collection Black & White Photograph down Mitchell Street towards View Street Bendigo c1929. Looking South back towards the Morley Johnson Store. Single Bogey electric tram is travelling West, two pedestrians and one car travelling West past Railway Place.bendigo, tourism, mitchell street c1929.

The production was performed by The Sydney Theatre Company presented by Wilton Morley and Peter Davis. The Melbourne production was performed by arrangement with the Melbourne Theatre Company. Cast: Sir Robert Helpmann as Lord Alfred Douglas; Mark Lee as the young Lord Alfred Douglas; Ric Hutton as the Month Marquis of Queensberry with, Frederick Parslow as Oscar Wilde. The play was directed by Richard Wherrett.small poster ; good conditionmelbourne theatre company, sydney theatre company, robert helpman, mark lee, ric hutton, frederick parslow, richard wherrett, athenaeum theatre, theatre poster

Seven assorted postcards with various themes : (a) Hand tinted photo of an unknown actress, (b) National Memorial, Adelaide to South Australians who fell in the Boer war, (c) Miss Billie Burke (actress), (d) Morleys Flat, Fernshaw (forest scene), (e) Harvest Time, (f) Miss Mabel Love , (g) The recipient's niece, Daisy.postcard, various themes, national memorial, adelaide, boer war, billie burke, morleys flat, fernshaw, harvest time, mabel love, daisy

Rob Upson collection small black and white photo - The fountain (Bendigo Vic) Early 1900's photo showing the fountain. In the background is a large sign Morley Johnson Carpets Linoleum -Mitchell St, another sign Matthews Bros. The lower half of the photo is clear of traffic or pedestrians. Two horse troughs are shown near the fountain. Cars are parked near the buildings.photograph, building

Black and white photograph of the 1955 choir of All Saints Cathedral, Bendigo. Back row left to right: l. Rawlings, Jim Osborne, Barry Hawley Peter Monotti, Ernest Mueller, Lola Vincent, Win Morley, Elsie Monotti, Bert Spiller. Centre Standing: Brain Hawley (crucifer), Malcom Tulloch, Annette Wilson, Evelyn Morgan, Graham Turk, Penelope Wallace, Jill Angwin (hidden), Ian Morley, Elsie Hamilton, Judy Wright, Tony Rawlings, Pat Hancock, Sue Redfearn, Rev. Alex McKenzie, Pat Brown, Rev Charles Hulley (Dean), Mrs. Hurry (musical director), Mollie Hall, Mrs. Clark, Walter Redfearn, Bob Qualtrough, Maurice Pratt, Barry Harrison (server). Front: Ian Turk, Ian Monotti, Arthur Harrison, Don Reddrop, Gilbert Tipple, Geoff Monotti, Unknown, George Ind.church, history, all saints

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 21st November, 1941 between A.W.A. Morley (seller) and Mrs. A.B. Toll (buyer) for land situate corner Lilly and Creek Streets, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 10 section 134C described in certificate of title volume 3043 folio 608435, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 475 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Princess Theatre, Eighty first Birthday Souvenir Programme 1874 1955. Eight page booklet. Subjects include, History of theatre, Don Vincent Manager. Advertisements, Radio Taxis, Kings Dry Cleaners, John V Schenk Florist, Morley Johnsons, Ron Meurer, Melody Bar. Cinema photograph, Seven Brides Seven Brothers. Photograph Princess Theatre Staff 1955.theatre

Postcard - most likely a reproduction of the original as it does not have a postcard back - titled "Murray Views No. 44 Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo Vic". Shows an ex Hawthorn Bogie tram possibly on its way to Quarry Hill. In the background are the Beehive building, A G. Treloar Watchmaker, Melba Frocks, R. White, Edments, Hartleys, Astor Radio, Homecrafts store, and Morley Johnson building.On the rear in ink "Bendigo Charing Cross and Victoria Fountain" and the Keith Kings stamp.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, bogie trams

Set of five photographs of Bendigo trams photographed by Peter Duckett, early 1950s 1 - Bendigo 22 in Mitchell Street. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Morley Johnson Home furnisher and F. Kessling Butcher 2 - Tram No. 3 at the depot. 3 - Tram 7 on a Quarry Hill service. 4 - Bogie tram 24 at the depot 5 - Track cleaner - scrubber and another ex Melbourne single trucker at the depot.Yields information about Bendigo trams early 1950sSet of five black and white photographs by Peter Duckett.Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, bendigo tramways, quarry hill, charing cross, mitchell st, tram 22, tram 3, tram 7, tram 24, scrubber tram

Names identified on photo: Thelma Anderson, Alice Anderson, Gladys Baker, Ida Borshman, Maude Commensoli, Wilma Commensoli, Thelma Crampton, Marge Deas, Isabel Firth, Mavis Francis, Phyllis Humphries, Margaret Humphries, Maureen Johnston, Mrs Kay, Gwen Kerr, Mavis Lee, Norma McLeod, Lois Miller, Marge Morley, Ollie Nicholson, Betty Nott, Rose Parrot, Chris Pettit, Josie, Smith, Patty Smith, Joyce WarrenBlack and white photograph of workers, mostly women, of the Valencia Shoe Factory, Rutherglen. Also included is a tissue overlay identifying all but two individuals in the photograph. Two additional names are illegible.At top of photo: "Valencia Shoe Factory" valencia shoes, shoe factory, factory workers, thelma anderson, alice anderson, gladys baker, ida borshman, maud commensoli, wilma commensoli, thelma crampton, marge deas, isabel firth, mavis francis, phyllis humphries, margaret humphries, maureen johnston, mrs kay, gwen kerr, mavis lee, norma mcleod, lois miller, marge morley, ollie nicholson, betty nott, rose parrot, chris pettit, josie smith, patty smith, joyce warren