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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Davies Merva, Yeytallic (Indigenous word meaning "Day before Yesterday", 1945
This book was very popular during 1945 and was written by Merva Davies and published by the National Press PTY Ltd in Melbourne. It tells the story of a half-caste indigenous child. 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. Yeytallic Author: Merva Davies Publisher: The National Press P/L Date: 1945 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC DAV Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library, with the date of April 1946 The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. Inside the front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. 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, yeytallic, merva davies -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Margot Peters, Mrs Pat (The Life of Mrs Patrick Campbell), 1984
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPatricia Davies' signaturewalsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Davies Family Group outside a Weatherboard house
Davies Family Group outside Weatherboard house stawell -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Elisabeth Murdoch, 1999
Mrs John Davies is Mrs Patricia Davies (formerly Boyd).Handwritten thank you note in envelope addressed to Mrs John Davies. Note on Stationery from Cruden Farm, Langwarrin - written by Elisabeth Murdoch, dated February 19th, 1999.ohm2022, ohm2022_41 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Davies sisters Left to right Kate Nell and Rosanna
Davies sisters Left to right Kate Nell and Rosannastawell portrait -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sister Amy Davies with baby “Boonah”
Sister Amy Davies with baby “Boonah” Pte. Hospstawell -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Noel to Patricia and John Davies
Postcard of Zurich from Noel to Patricia and John Davies.Postcard with hotel and swans on lake in Switzerland. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Athletic Club President Mr Ian Davies 1991
Stawell Athletic Club President Ian Davies 1991stawell sport gift -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr E P Davies -- STAWELL SHIRE COUNCILLORS 1918 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait - Cr. E.P. Davies - STAWELL SHIRE COUNCILLORS 1918stawell government -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Athletic Club President Mr Ron Davies 1978 1996
Stawell Athletic Club President Ron Davies 1978 1996stawell sport gift -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Jean, 1999
Mrs John Davies is Mrs Patricia Davies (formerly Boyd).Handwritten thank you note in envelope addressed to Mrs John Davies. Note on Stationery from 36 Chapman Street, North Melbourne. Dated Feb 19th, 1999, written by 'Jean'. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Catherine Agnes Davies proprietor of the Bolangum Inn in the Kanya Post and Telegraph Office
Catherine Agnes Davies proprietor of the Bolangum Inn in the Kanya Post and Telegraph Officekanya -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Boonah" -- Private Hospital Sign in Allen Crescent Stawell with Sister Davies RVTNA
Boonah – Private Hospital Sign. Allen Crescent Stawell. Sister Davies RVTNAstawell home hospital -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Noel, Noel to Patricia and John Davies, 12.02.1990
Thank you note for supper from Noel (and Violet) to Patricia and John Davies. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Springett on a garden seat - Ringwood, circa 1930, C. 1930
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Springett on a garden seat. B&W. Mrs Springett holding a child. Clipped hedge behind. Woman standing on LHS, half in the photo. +Additional Keywords: Springett, Mr & MrsWritten on back of photograph, "From Mr. and Mrs. Springett". (No date or other information) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, No Escape / by Rhys Davies in collaboration with Archibald Batty, 1958
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of No Escape, a play written by Rhys Davies in collaboration with Archibald Batty. Performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in March 1958. The 4-page programme includes a cast list, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.no escape, rhys davies, archibald batty, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Iron Hand, 1867 to 1871
This is size one of three sizes (Mrs Potts) irons available in the late 1800s and early 1900s which were used for (press) ironing clothes etc. using wood or coal based heaters. The majority of these irons would have been placed on top of wood or coal fuelled stoves. They survived longer in isolated outback regions where electricity had not been connected. The weight of these irons was intentionally heavy so as to press the clothes etc. neatly. These irons were used in an era where stiff collars and creases in particular types of clothing was essentially a social requirementHistorically these irons fulfilled a particular function that was the norm in isolated or semi isolated country locations i.e., ironed clothes and linen.The iron was heated by using locally acquired wood in a cast iron stove or "pot Belly". It would be placed on top of the stove but not directly in the flames. Cities and larger towns had professional laundry and pressing shops. In smaller towns and homesteads, wives and relatives would use these heavy irons which required strong arms. In middle and higher levels of society these irons would be used by maids or nannies. Their use was a necessity, to conform to the social requirements of acceptable appearances in that all clothing worn had been "pressed" clean. In the Kiewa Valley the majority of these irons would have been used by mothers or relatives. Men would hardly have used these irons as society labelled this type of activity as "women's work"This double pointed, heavy and solid cast iron, is a Mrs Potts No.3 type. It does not have a handle. It was used to iron clothes. Open cavity on top for handle (not included) Note: one end is pointed up to allow the natural weight of the iron to increase the pressure at any of the "hard to press" spots or emphasizing required creases. see KVHS 0368 for No. 1 ironMrs Potts No. 3house hold, ironing, domestic, pressing, clothes appliance -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Primary School Number 502 Appreciation Certificate to Mr R Z Davies as Head teacher 1887
Primary School 502 to R. Z. Davies Appreciation Certificate 1887 as Head Teacherstawell education -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Graeme to Patricia and John Davies
Thank you card and note for two dinners, from Graeme to Patricia and John Davies. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Lyn, Lyn to Patricia and John Davies
From Lyn in Geneva to Patricia and John Davies, about their upcoming visit 28 Sept to Geneva. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Joan Sutherland, Joan Sutherland to Patricia and John Davies, 11.01.1993
Christmas postcard greetings and news, including envelope, from Joan Sutherland to Patricia and John Davies.Card in envelope, Envelope stamped "Bonynge Chalet Monet Route de Sonloup 1833 Les Avants", Switzerland -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Davies-Coop Cotton Factory Staff at the Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street during WW2
Stawell Army Drill Hall. Davies-Coop Cotton Factory Staff Sloane Street during WW2stawell industry war -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward, C1946
The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first World War and was an amalgamation of various organisations which were sending items of comfort such as toiletries, clothing and food to Australian troops who were fighting overseas. It ceased its work and was dissolved in 1920 at the ceasation of the war but was started again to continue the same work in 1939.In Australia it rivalled the work of the red Cross and many of the volunteers involved were women. As well as making and providing items themselves there was major fundraising to purchase further items. Over the course of the war they provided over 1.5 million hampers. This certificate was presented to Mrs Steward for valuable services rendered to the Australian Comforts Fund during World War 1939-1945. The Australian Comforts fund was wound up in June 1946.This certificate recognises the work of one of our residents to a fund which was Australia wide and would have been one of numerous certificates presented around the country. The Australian Comforts fund was an organisation with which numerous people would have been affiliated and which also assisted many soldiers over the years. Cream certificate with black text, highlighted with red. The name Mrs Steward has been written in in blue ink. In comes enclosed in a dark grey soft card folder.Mrs Steward. Signed Valerie Heinze, Lady mayoress of Melbourne. Thomas S Neu*tefold, Hermen W *ohn, On front of grey folder "Mrs Steward Warrnambool.warrnambool, warrnambool history, australian comforts fund, mrs steward warrnambool -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Harry Davies & Co store advertisement, 1915
Artists engraving by Campbell Wilson Pty Ltd of the Harry Davies & Co store for the Ballarat Homecoming Souvenir publication.advertising, ballarat, ballarat homecoming, commerical, building -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Walter Scott, Specimen days in America, 1887
The American civil warp.312.non-fictionThe American civil warunited states - history, united states - civil war -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Jean Davies
Jean Davies born c.1910 in Tatura, daughter of Hill, editor of the local newspaper. Photo taken c.2002. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter - Aerogram, R Burns, Rob Burns to Patricia Davies, 26.05.1975
From Ron in Washington DC to Patricia Davies regarding visit to Melbourne and Australian Ballet and about Watergate and US elections.Addresses and phone numbers and notes -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Mrs James Smith, The Booandik tribe of South Australian Aborigines : a sketch of their habits, customs, legends, and language : also an account of the efforts made by Mr. and Mrs. James Smith to Christianise and civilise them, 1880
Stories from the early days of South Australia from an adventurous woman, recounting her experiences with the local Aboriginal community. Much detail of early encounters with domestic animals and mission folk.Word lists, b&w illustrationsbooandik, boandik, buandig -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Vaizey, Mrs George de Horne, Cynthia Charrington by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Bell, Jessie Mansergh), 1911
Hardcover book with a black fabric cover and brown leather spine. 344 pages. fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Charles, Mrs Rundle (Elizabeth Charles, nee Rundle), Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta family by Mrs Rundle Charles, [n.d.] [First published 1864]
Historical novel about the life of Martin Luther.477p. : ill. (Note: illustrations have been removed) ; red cover, decorative gold embossing, gilded page edges. 'SCHONBERG=COTTA FAMILY' embossed in gold on cover and spine.fictionHistorical novel about the life of Martin Luther.historical fiction, reformation, martin luther