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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
DVD, Rachel Perkins, First Australians - the untold story of Australia, 2008
Chronicles the birth of contemporary Australia as never told before, from the perspective of the country's First Peoples. The series explores what unfolds when the oldest living culture in the world is overrun by the world's greatest empire. Over seven episodes, First Australians depicts the true stories of individuals - both black and white - caught in an epic drama of friendship, revenge, loss and victory in Australia's most transformative period of history. The story begins in 1788 in Sydney, with the friendship between an Englishmen (Governor Phillip) and a warrior (Bennelong) and ends in 1993 with Koiki Mabo's legal challenge to the foundation of Australia. First Australians chronicles the collision of two worlds and the genesis of a new nation.DVD, bonus study guide -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 South-West Pacific Area-First Year Kokoda to Wau
This book 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. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 South-West Pacific Area-First Year Kokoda to Wau This volume describes the fighting on land in the South-West Pacific from mid -1942 to March 1943 Author: Dudley McCarthy Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1959Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, australia in the war of 1939-1945 south-west pacific area-first year kokoda to wau, australia in the war of 1939-1945, australian war memorial, dudley mccarthy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Geological Map (Southern Western Australia)
A section of a map showing geology and routes of exploration. Southern Western Australia only western australia, perth, geology, exploration -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Smuts of Australia
The Smuts of Australia Author: D McAlpine Publisher: Government Printer Date: 1910 Label on spine with typed text RA 589.227 MAC warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, d mcalpine, the smuts of australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Rusts of Australia
The Rusts of Australia Author: D McAlpine Publisher: Government Printer Date: 1906 Label on spine with typed text RA 589.225 MAC warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, d mcalpine, the rusts of australia -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, In celebration of David Blyth being admitted as an Officer in the Order of Australia
Summary update of Centenary AppealCollection of tributes for David Blyth, who was awarded an OAM in 2002, together with a brief overview of his life and achievements.Collection of testaments and tributes to David Blyth put together by Blind Citizens Australianon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, david blyth, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia Pilot Vol 1
Australia Pilot Vol 1 Publisher - Published for the Hydrographic Dept Date 1937flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, australia pilot vol 1 -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Police Lock Up and Stables, Burra, South Australia
The lock up in Ludgvan Street, Burra dates from 1847. The stable and cobbled yard were built in 1873.Colour digital image of the Police Lock Up and Stables, Burra, South Australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Day Festival - 1987, 26/01/1987 12:00:00 AM
Program for the Nunawading Australia Day Family festival, Monday 26 Jan 1987.Program for the Nunawading Australia Day Family festival, Monday 26 Jan 1987.Program for the Nunawading Australia Day Family festival, Monday 26 Jan 1987.australia day, city of nunawading, festivals and celebrations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Day Family Festival - 1993, 26/01/1993 12:00:00 AM
Program of Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival. Tuesday 26 Jan 1993Program of Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival. Tuesday 26 Jan 1993Program of Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival. Tuesday 26 Jan 1993city of nunawading, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - RAAF AUSTRALIA Shoulder Title Cloth Badge Slip On Epaulette
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Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Medal and Case, Medal and Case - 1960 Australian Paraplegic Games (Melbourne) Silver Medal - Kevin Coombs, Javelin, 1960
Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - Australian Paraplegic Games Melbourne 1960 - Kevin Coombs, Javlin [sic] The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.australian paraplegic games, kevin coombs -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Medal and Case, Medal and Case - 1966 4th Australian Paraplegic Games (Brisbane) Medal - Kevin Coombs, Basketball, 1966
Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing grey/silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - 4th Australian Paraplegic Games Brisbane 1966 - Kevin Coombs, Basketball The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.australian paraplegic games, kevin coombs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Colin B. Tonkin, Leader's Guide to Australia and Human Rights (Draft), 1978
Colin Tonkin was a lecturer n the School for Studies in Education at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The publication was produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (10 December 1948)Draft copy of Colin B. Tonkin's draft manuscript for "Australia and Human Rights". A memo thanks students for their contribution to the work.colin tonkin, education, human rights, anniversary -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Vine Hall, Nick, Tracing your Family History in Australia, 1985
A guide to records held in Australian Government departments and many other repositories large and small, sources of information for family histories.genealogy, archives -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Report, Valuation of freehold property in Victoria of Unilever Australia Pty Ltd, K L Dowling & Co, Valuation and Report as at 1st January 1982, on freehold property in Victoria of Unilever Australia Proprietary Limited, 9 Aug 1982
Valuation and Report as at 1st January 1982, on freehold property in Victoria of Unilever Australia Proprietary Limited. Typed report in blue plastic cover with lists, maps, valuations and title deed copies for Unilever Australia P/L property at 164 Ingles St, Port Melbourne. Part of J Kitchens collectionindustry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd, unichema australia pty ltd -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Women's Section - Liberal Party of Australia (Victorian Division), Women of Influence: Women in the Liberal Party, 1996
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. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Prisoners of War and Internees in Australia. A Select Bibliography
Blue open fronted foolscap sized folder containing seven A4 roneoed pages of printed materialPrisoners of War and Internees in Australia. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, The Early Days of Internment in Australia during World War 2, 1991
Original document produced in Camp 1, translated and printed by Gerhard Meinke in 1991.White plastic side bound covered printed sheets.The Early Days of Internment in Australia.documents, biography -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Hard bound Book, Australia commonwealth Acts 1958
Hard bound bookAustralia commonwealth Acts 1958 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - NOMAD N22 OPTION DATA. OPTION R624. CO-PILOT ATTITUDE INDICATOR. AIM 500DCF(28)8, AEROSACE TECHNOLOGIES OF AUSTRALIA - ASTA
AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES OF AUSTRALIA - ASTA -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, Alfred N Festberg: Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966, 3:MMMM, 1967 (exact)
Illustrations of Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966. Compiled by Alfred N Festberg, Photography by Arthur G Genders Published by Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, 1967.Inscribed by author: "To the Museum Alfred Festberg 9 Nov 78"australian army, insignia, badges, alfred n festberg, arthur g genders, miltary historical society of australia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, John Ogden, Portraits from a land without people : a pictorial anthology of Indigenous Australia 1847-2008, 2008
A pictorial anthology of Indigenous Australia from 1847-2008. Published to coincide with the first anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations, this title is a stunning and emotive record of the first Australians. All proceeds from the sale going to the Jimmy Little Foundation.b&w photographs, colour photographs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Historical Society - Australia Day Exhibition 1988, 1/01/1988 12:00:00 AM
Australia's Bicentennial Year, by the Nunawading Historical Society.Headings and information used for a display in the Nunawading arts centre on Australia Day 1988, Australia's Bicentennial Year, by the Nunawading Historical Society. Headings: Tribal Meeting Place; Pioneers; Land Boomers and Orchardists; Between the Wars; Suburban Sprawl.Australia's Bicentennial Year, by the Nunawading Historical Society.nunawading historical society, australia day, festivals and celebrations -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Bottle
Bottle of Brilliantine with partially used contentsAmcal / Brilliantine/ Lavender perfume / Excellent for wave set/ Glossy hair dressing / Packed Especially for/ Allied Master Chemists of Australia Ltd -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916
Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Form, Roll of Honour of Australia
Form - Particulars Required for the Roll of Honour of Australia in the Memorial War Museum - W.E.E. BOND -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Nature Studies in Australia
Nature Studies in Australia Author: William Gillies, Publisher: Whitcombe & Tombs Date: 1903Label on spine with typed text R.A.574.994 GIL Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, william gillies, nature studies in australia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Cities of Australia
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 November1884 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 fund raising 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 court house 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 historic 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 Historic 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 art works 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. The Cities of Australia Author: Kathleen Ussher Publisher: JM Dent and Sons Date: 1928Label on spine cover with typed text RA 919.4 USS Inside front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library The next paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, the cities of australia, kathleen ussher -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Australia at Expo 67, 1967
Small booklet describing the Australian pavilion exhibits at Expo 67 in Montreal, 36 pageswalsh st library