Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.12 First Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, green.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Green certificate - First Prize. Won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.13 Third Prize - Six Head of Lettuce, red.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Red certificate - Third Prize. Won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Six Head of Lettuce."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

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. A Biographical Dictionary Vol 1 A-H containing a concise notices of eminent persons of all ages and countries: and more particulary natives of Great Britain and Ireland Author: Thompson Cooper Publisher: George Bell & Sons Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO 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, a biographical dictionary vol 1 a-h, a biographical dictionary vol 1, thompson cooper

One of 14 colour photographs taken at the PMHPS Annual General Meeting (AGM) August 26, 2013; celebrating 20 years of the Society. Celebration cake made by Marilyn Allport Wendy Morris, Liana Thompson, Greg Hansencelebrations fetes and exhibitions, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, wendy morris, liana thompson, greg hansen

One of 14 colour photographs taken at the PMHPS Annual General Meeting (AGM) August 26, 2013; celebrating 20 years of the Society. Celebration cake made by Marilyn Allport Susan Reidy, David Thompson, Margaret Bridecelebrations fetes and exhibitions, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, susan reidy, david thompson, margaret bride

Framed photo of Concert Party LTOR. Unknown guide Doug owen (compere), Garth thompson, Terry Walker, Peter Robinson and John Farrar of the Stranger Band, Patti McGrath (now Newton) and Denise "Ding Dong" DrysdaleNVVM Collectionframed photo, doug owen, patti mcgrath, the strangers, denise drysdale

Previous post office was in Thompson Ave on corner of The Esplanade, where the Isola Di Capri now stands.HistoricalQuarto size page folded in half with blue typing. Outlines procedures of opening, history of the Cowes Post Office and figures on postal articles and services eg wireless licences and pensions. Cover has signatures of dignitaries eg R. Lindsay M.P., H. Quinn Official Opening of the New Post Office, Cowes by R.W. Lindsay, Esq., M.P.. post office cowes phillip island, mr h.quinn postmaster

Uniform trousers issued to S/SGT "Brian Thompson", 316 221. Years of Service 1973 - 1993.Trousers - black colour wool fabric with two side pockets, five button fly, red colour wool piping stripe down each side seam. At ankles there are fabric straps with two buttons/ buttonholes - stirrup pant style. Black colour plastic buttons. Cream Colour cotton fabric lining to waist and pockets. Buttons on inside of waistband for attachment of braces.uniform, army, mess dress trousers, brian thompson

This home was donated to the people of Phillip Island by the owner, Mr Thompson. It was later moved to Genista Street, Cowes.Black & white photo of the original Warley Hospital, showing the house, garden with three adults and one child on the verandah.Nilcowes, local history, photographs, warley hospital, thompson family, local identities, houses

Bay View Guesthouse was located on The Esplanade between Thompson Avenue and Warley Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island Typed menu for dinner on 23/9/1932 at "Bay View", guesthouse, Cowes. Small round photo of a koala on the Menu.Above the koala - Welcome to "Bay View". Below: "I hope you'll enjoy your stay." Followed by the menu of Soup: Fish: Joints: Vegetables: Sweets:bay view guest house, bay view cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, j west, dinner menu

Advertisement for I J Thompson's dispensing chemist where Tom Vickers was the managing pharmacist from 1939. Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.vickers family, tom vickers, thompson chemist greensborough

Photograph of farmhouse with family members on front veranda. Inscription on the back reads: 'To dear Emma with love from Lizzy'. Emma is possibly Emma Augusta Nightingale (nee Thompson) b 1859; d 1949. Lizzie is possibly Elizabeth Anna Thompson (nee Fleming) b 1874; d 1954 information sourced from Nightingale Family History folder Clear photograph depicting country farmhouse with large family on front veranda, very good example of charming country cottage garden with plants easily recognisable Sepia photograph mounted on brown card'To dear Emma with love from Lizzy'thompson collection, nightingale

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were'' from Saturday, December 25, 2004. Premiers: Northern United premiership BFA team 1953. Back: Des O'Donoghue, Fred Cole, Keith Spence, Arthur Johnson, Lyle Collins, Cliff Parkin, John Thompson and Des Cole. Middle: Howard Lewis, Ray Clark, Eddie Hooper, Keith Reid, jack Hooper and Percy Hooper. Front: Stan Miller, Gordon Miller, Malcolm Thompson, Ron Hooper, Kelvin Alcock, Lionel Lyons and Charlie Floyd. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Handmade brown wooden honour board, retangular with octagon-style corners, white painted names of those who served and small Australian and UK flags. Lists the following names: W. Gale, B. Withers, A. Charles, J.B. Dixon, H. Eggleston, M. Harrison *, R. Thompson, W.J. Tanner, W. G. Rail, Wm. Gale, A. W. Ellis, A.P. Smith*, N. Clarke*, T. Fraser*, J. A.McLean, H. Withers*, R. Daglish, A. E. Ellis*, R. B. Dixon, C. Withers, J. Thompson*, J. ClarkeAbove the names listed reads: 19 LILLIPUT 17 / Methodist Church / Honor Roll / Attendants of this Church who / fought for the Empire in the Great Warhonour boards, wwi, the great war, first world war, lilliput

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014.Large Sepia photograph of the early 1930's? racing car on the road circuit with crowd watching.racing car, phillip island road racing circuit, photo first phillip island

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014.Large Black & White photograph of 2 men on a Sunbeam motorbike and sidecar at Phillip Island in the 1930's.motorbike racing on phillip island, sunbeam motorbike & sidecar, photo first

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014.Large Sepia photograph of a motorcycle rider, possibly Agostini Agostart, standing and crowd of onlookers and team workers.Historic motorsport, Agostini Agostart.motor cycle racing, agostini agostart, photo first

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014.Nine small black & white photographs on one large photo. Consisting of road cars being unloaded at the Jetty, competing in a race, collecting flags and crowds watching the events.motorcar racing, car racing on phillip island road circuit, photo first phillip island

Three of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014.Three Black & White & Sepia photograph enlargements of Motorcycle Grand Prix racing on the road circuit on Phillip Island. 335-12 - The Start of the race. 335-13 - The Start of the race with a crowd watching. 335-14 - A crowed gathered around for the presentation after the Motorcycle Grand Prix, showing resultson the Scoreboard of Victoria Motor Cycle Club and the winner being carried on peoples' shoulders. Advertisement for Shell Motor Oils on the board.motor cycle racing, grand prix road circuit phillip island, photo first phillip island

Photographs taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph os scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel 28/04/1925. Main building with walls still standing, roof alight, smaller building still intact. Two other similar photos.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Photograph taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph of scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. Gateway and Norfolk Island pine. Smoke.phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Photographs taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph (2) showing scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. Tall chimney visible. Smoke still bollowing at right.Isle of Wight fire Cowes on photo No. 1 Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Photograph taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph of scen during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. Walls still standing, roof on fire.Isle of Wight, Cowes. Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Photograph taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph of scene after fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. 4 chimneys standing, building debris, smoke haze.Ruins of Isle of Wight Hotel, Phillip Islandphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith