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 Coloured Countries Author: Alec Waugh Publisher: Chapman and Hall Date: 1933Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 910.4 WAU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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 coloured countries, alec waugh

Colour postcard, of BTM trams 26, 27 and 28 in front of the depot fan on the day of the 2016 BTM AGM by Peter Waugh.trams, tramways, btm, depot, tram 38

The photo could be of some of the following: Percy Fullerton, B. Bevan. A. McPherson, A. Carter, C Eggleston, G. Libound, A. Hill, W Monan, J. Waugh, J. Slowe, J.Pearce,B. Canning, G. Ball, H. Evans. The man in the centre of the photo in the cap is Lieutenant Charles Denehy/later Colonel Denehy, the man extreme right front row is Joseph Nott.Black and white postcard photograph of group of men in uniform, 11 standing, 6 seated or kneeling in front.Written on back of photo: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion. Sailed with the first Australian Contingent" On separate note: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion sailed with the first Aust. Contingent. Henry Andrew (Harry) Clarkson 3rd from right, standing, back row. Back row: 5th from left - Major Gerry Chambers. Front row: 6th from left - Joseph Nott."percy fullerton, bevan, mcpherson, carter, eggleston, libound, hill, monan, waugh, slowe, pearce, cannign, ball evans, charles denehy, joseph nott, harry clarkson, gerry chambers, 7th battalion, world war 1, world war i, ww1, martin balsarini, 4th lighthorse

Medals 1939 1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal PM2795 A. R. Waughmedals, ww2, ran

Coloured photo of former pupils of St. John's, Mitcham, with Priest Father Gillen & Mayor Valda Arrowsmith, L-R - John Barr (Principal), Jean Pavey, Syd Wright, Kath Waugh, Andrew George, Valda Arrowsmith (Mayor), Fr. Kevin Dillon, Margaret White, Matthew Turner, Lauren Hitchens. Centenary Celebrations - 20/5/1988.pavey, jean, wright, syd, waugh, cath, white, margaret, barr, john, george, andrew, st. john's catholic church, mitcham, arrowsmith, valda, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., turner, matthew, hitchens, lauren

Henry Bath acquired this letter from the Rev. J.E. Waugh, who bought it from the Rev. J.E. Waugh, who bought it from the Rev. John Eggleston, who had received it from the son of the Rev. John Gaulter (d.1839). Anderson did not enter until the Conference of 1791 after Wesley's death.Letter 1791 January 13, near London to Mr Henry Anderson, at Kilham near Malton, Yorkshire, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, henry anderson, henry bath

Presented to children who travelled on The Santa Tram.Demonstrates an item manufactured by the MuseumBallarat Tramway Museum 'The Santa Tram'' Badge. Made by Peter Waugh for Ballarat Tramway Museum. Sample of badge presented to young passengers on The Santa Tram."The Santa Tram", "Ballarat Tramway Museum", "ABC2000"tramways, ballarat

This program was created to accompany the school performance of Steele at the Altona Civic Theatre, 24-26 August 2006. The script was based on an idea by Cameron Peckham and further developed by J.R. Davidson. Michael Waugh finalised the script. Directed by Michael Waugh. Production Manager Lizz Lethlean. Assistant directors Liza Bermingham, Jackson McInerney, Rachel Swaby, Lyn Redwood, Annie Rodoni.An A4 stapled publication. Front and back covers are colour. 24 p. : ill.williamstown high school, steele, school production, program

This program was created to accompany the school production of Smithy, held at Altona Civic Theatre, August 14 -16, 2003. The production was directed by Michael Waugh. Assistant director - Lyn Renwood. Stage Manager - Annie Rodoni. "Smithy" logo designed and created by Ben Moore, front cover artwork and design by Ben Moore, Michael Waugh, Lyn Redwood and Andrew Cohn. "Graffiti wall" graphic designed and created by Lyn Redwood.An A4 stapled publication. Front and back covers are colour. 8 p. : ill.williamstown high school, michael waugh, ben moore, lyn renwood, andrew cohn, school production, smithy, program

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. High Jump: Miss G. Waugh on Snowflake clears a record breaking two metres at the 1915 Bendigo Show. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This program was created to accompany the Williamstown High School production, Bats, performed at the Altona Civic Theatre, August 12-14, 2004. Directed by Michael Waugh.An A4 publication, stapled. Back and front covers are colour. 18 p. : ill.bats, program, williamstown high school, school production

An exercise book of handwritten transcribed poems. After the first 105 pages the writing changes and at the bottom of the poems the notation: transcribed by Lucy M. Waugh appears. In one the poems also the name Lucy M. Stone - Laanercoorie. Also the nature of the poems appears to change from a mainly religious one to a more Australian - Anzac theme. Some of the latter poems appears to be the original work of Lucy Mora Waugh. See research re family attached.

Third edition comprises eight drawings to be coloured in or other activities prepared by David Frost and Peter Waugh. See items 2250 for the first edition and 6006 for the second edition.Demonstrates a BTM produced Sales item.Book - 16 pages colour outside covers, centre stapled.btps, btm, coiouring book, sales items

Set of 23 digital images of the formal launch of the Flower Tram, No. 661 on Sunday 24/2/2019. .01 - Depot .02 .05 Depot Junction .06 - The Mayor Samantha McIntosh .07 - .10 - The Mayor and Pam Waugh the creator of the flowers. .11 - .14 - The event with plenty of flowers. .15 - Peter Waugh in the selfie studio .16 - .18 - Gardens Loop .19 - Peter Winspur in the selfie Studio .20 - depot loop .21 - Depot .22 and ,23 - detail photostrams, tramways, floral tram, depot junction, btm, events, launch, tram 661

Yields information about the former tramway shelter at the corner of Sturt and Grenville Streets, and demonstrates its re-use.Photo of the former tramway shelter at Grenville St and Sturt St in yard of a Ballarat district house. shows the 2011 condition, in use as a summer house - The Courier, 02-11-2011. Peter Waugh knows the details.shelters, grenville st

Item from the City of Ballarat Spring 2016 newsletter providing detail and the promotion of the Museum's former Melbourne Restaurant tram and its launch as Cuthberts 939. Has photos of the tram, the Museum sign and Pam Waugh with the Mayor.Yields information about Cuthberts 939,Newspaper cutting from the City of Ballarat newsletter for Spring 2016 titled "Ballarat Restaurant Tram"trams, tramways, btm, cuthberts 939, restaurant tram

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 11/9/2018, titled "Floral tram festival return" reporting on the preparation to decorate a tram similar to that of Ballarat No. 29 in 1939. Article written by Rochelle Kirkham, Photo Luka Kauzlaric, reports on the flower workshops managed by Pam Waugh, the community involvement and working with waste products. Has a photo of Pamela Waugh, LaVergne Lehmann (CEO of Grampians Central Waste Resource Recovery Group), Tash Donovan, Seth Almario and Willow Almario. Underneath is an about working with waste and quotes LaVergne Lehmann.floral tram, decorated trams, btm, begonia festival