An example of the printed letter sent out to garner loans for the publication of the book being published about Stan Savige. A form was enclosed with the letters, but no examples have survived. The loans were to be repaid from sales of the book, and each lender of ten pounds or more would be entitled to purchase at the standard price a specially autographed copy.Part of the process of financing Savige's biography,Official letter head of the Committee for the Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige (blue), Black printing on white quarto paper. Printed signature in blue.In the margin related to the penultimate paragraph: "As sent to non subscribers to the Savige Trust"savige book, committee

Text tells the stories of the bravery of Australian women from Gallipoli to Kokoda.Book, soft cover with sepia illustration depicting 4 women. Title in cream lettering. Black & white photographic illustrations & black & white maps. 296 pages with cut edges.Handwritten in black on 1st page: “O'Brien”book, australian women

Eight cards created by Whitehorse Manningham Libraries in collaboration with artist Edwina Marion of local trailblazing women during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with explanation leaflet.Eight cards created by Whitehorse Manningham Libraries in collaboration with artist Edwina Marion. marion, edwina, schwerkolt, wilhelmina, weber, ivy, goyder, constance, serpell, jane, gaff, janet, sutherland, jane, boorat, annie, burchill, elizabeth

Two women approach to enter Mirridong, with assistance from four others. From the left, the first woman speaks as she places her hand around that of the second woman's grip on a wooden cane. The second woman wears dark glasses, and has both a female and male holding her right arm. The male in the middle also holds the hands of a fourth woman, who has her other hand held by a man holding an envelope and standing behind suitcases.1 B/W photograph of people entering KelastonCK72 1/3 size also head only women 1st and 3rd from leftassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Report by Allan Spowers, Chair of the Biography Committee, of progress up to March 31st, 1959 in the publication of the Savige biography, mainly concerned with pricing and the selection of a publisher.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Quarto printed letter, black on white with blue letterhead.In pencil: "Copies sent by Govan Cox to Main Committee Members and All Donors"savige book, biography

This book developed from a project undertaken by the Orbost Women's Awareness Group. It began as an activity in learning how to conduct "Oral Histories". With a substantial amount of information resulting the group decided to publish the information in the form of this book. Orbost Women's Awareness Group was originally the "Orbost Women's Pulp Mill Association" created in 1989 to disseminate information about a proposed pulp mill planned for the area. When the proposal became non viable the group continued to meet as an awareness group. It continues today as the Orbost Women's Awareness Group.This book is a research tool for those interested in the timber industry of East Gippsland.A spiral bound 44pp book with a photo of the forests of East Gippsland on the cover. The title is in cursive writing in white print. it contains the personal stories and b/w photographs of both women and migrants who have been associated with the timber industry in East Gippsland. timber-industry east-gippsland orbost-women's-awareness-group

The Dictionary of Australasian Biography Comprising Notices of Eminent Colonists from the inauguration of responsible government down to the present time. 1855-1892 Author: Philip Mennell Publisher: Hutchinson & Co Date: 1892Label on spine cover with typed text RA 920.094 MEN Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, great ocean road, the dictionary of australasian biography, philip mennell

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. Haydn's Universal Index of Biography containing the Chief Events in the lives of Eminent Persons of all Ages and Nations Author: J Bertrand Payne Publisher: E Moxon & Son & Co Date: 1870Label on spine cover with typed text 920 HAY 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 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, haydn's universal index of biography, j bertrand payne

Sparx is an anthology of writing by the Society of Women Writers Victoria76 p., black and white text, paperback.poetry, prose

This letter from Dr John Ritchie, General Editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography informs Patricia Boyd Davies that Robin Boyd's biographical entry will be included in Volume 13 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography. It says that Geoffrey Serle is in possession of a draft of the entry. Note: Neil Clerehan, and not Geoffrey Serle, is the author of the entry first published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 13, 1993.One page letter plus seven page photocopy of the draft ADB entry for Robin Boyd in envelopePatricia Davies (formerly Boyd) has written on envelope 'Dr John Ritchie'

Hardcover w/ Dust JacketMelbourne University Press Biographies Catalogue, Subscription card and Corrigenda. Newspaper clipping of an article by Giles Auty about an Arthur Boyd painting exhibition at Philip Bacon Galleries in Brisbane.biography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library

Black paperback with gold text. Front cover depicts Sepia toned photograph of six women having tea. Back cover is black with recommendations and information about contents of the book.non-fictionStudy of the place and life of middle-class Victorian era women.victorian, middle-class, women, nineteenth century, women’s health education, modernization, warrnambool

Australia : Women's Section, Liberal Party of Australia, Victorian Division, c1996 viii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. non-fictionliberal party of australia. victorial division. women's section -- history., women -- political activity -- victoria -- history.

A newspaper article about the 10th Anniversary of the War Widows Guild published on 23 November 1955. The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs Jessie Vasey. She was the wife of Major-General Vasey and during the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Newspaper article 'Women can get along' reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg

Produced by the VCE Consultative Committee: Women's Art Register in 1991 at a time when art courses in secondary schools had little material to use in relation to Australian women artists. An invaluable resource for secondary school teachers to broaden the scope of student knowledge about women artist's and thereby offer alternative role models for art students. This slide kit and booklet is a comprehensive, practical resource which provides a rare snapshot of women's art practices in the early 1990s. It is an excellent resource for research and teaching purposesKit containing 74 page booklet and 36 slides, activities, artist's comments and other source materials. Published in 1991 by the Women's Art Register. Artists include Elizabeth Gower, Sally Smart, Wendy Stavrianos, Pam Hallandal, tori de Mestre, Lyn Moore, Deborah Halpern, Tracey Moffat & Jill Orr. Cover image by Jill Orr, 'Walking on Planet Earth'elizabeth gower, sally smart, wendy stavrianos, pam hallandal, tori de mestre, lyn moore, deborah halpern, tracey moffat & jill orr.

Celebrating 110 years of women serving women since the opening of the first women's hospital. Folded A3 printer paper to make 4 pages of A4 content. Purple, red, green and gold accents. Mostly black text. Coloured photos throughout.newsletter, historical site, official event, cultural structures and establishments

Letter to Legatee Gillespie (Vice Chair of the Biography Committe) from W.B. Russell offering his services to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige. He quotes a price of one thousand pounds and expects to complete the manuscript within twelve months. He notes that Legacy would be restricted in its choice of suitable candidates. Pinned to the letter is a brief list of qualifications supporting his suitability to write the book. The brief letter and list is indicative of a less structured society in the 1950s; Two typewritten sheets, black on whiteSigned in blue ink: W.B. Russellsavige book, biography

Response to W.B.Russell's letter of 18 June 1957 (00898) confirming the arangements about the Savige biography, and giving him the Honorary Treasurer's contact details.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.File copy of a typed letter to W.B. Russell Pencilled note that G.W. Cox's copy was 'Returned by Cox - then to Board 8/7/57'savige book, archive

This book was researched and produced by Orbost Secondary College 9/10 Women in History Class. It is a collection of biographies of loacl Orbost women. The book was edited and collated by Heather Macalister. Students were tasked with gathering information and interviewing local Orbost women.This is a locally written history book which is a useful reference tool for researching the history of Orbost women.A 37 pp stapled book with a pale mauve cover titled The Curlip Issue No:3. Text is black : DATE ; JUNE 1996 CONTENTS; SPECIAL EDITION OF BIOGRAPHIES OF LOCAL ORBOST WOMEN. in the centre of the front cover in black is a sketch of a large paddle wheel with the P.S. Curlip in front. The book contains biographies and b/w photographs.On cover of 2189.2 : SLAB HUT COPY in red inkorbost-history-women biographies orbost-secondary-college

Details of the third meeting of the Committee formed to publish a biography of Sir Stanley Savige, at which members were brought up to date with the progress of the manuscript, and the raising of finances was discussed.Tracks the progress of the book being written about Stan Savige. Interesting to see that mail was expected to be delivered in no more than two days in the 1950s.3 x foolscap and 1 x A5 typewritten sheets, black on white.00326.2 pencilled date 30/4/58, in blue pen "Dear Wilf, This is the full list of those circularized for the meeting of the Committee at the No. 2 Committee Room at Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 30th. Most of the circulars were posted in the city on the morning of Thursday 24, so should have been delivered not later than Saturday 26th. Yours was held because I thought I might see you at the Shrine on Anzac Eve. Yours etc. Frank Doolan."savige book, committee

Copy of a reply to W.B. Russell (item 00879) informing him that the sub-Committee were unanimous in recommending his services to write a biography of Sir Stanley Savige to the main Committee. Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Carbon copy of a letter, black on yellow copy paperInitialled in blue ink - illegible, but probably Legatee Gillespie.savige book, biography, w b russell