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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card - Birthday Card, circa 1880
Card given to Catherine Margan Walker by her husband (father of donor)Birthday card with cream fringe and autumn flowers. words on each of four sides - with loving wishes, may each birthday find you happy, free from care, exempt from strife - may thy birthday bring delight to thee and thine - a happy birthday, may kind fortune send you many years of happiness - may this day be the harbinger of many happy years.documents, cards -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, Australian Women's Weekly, "Cherry pickers sing while they work" North Ringwood 1952, 16-Jan-52
Cherry pickers on Arthur Mahon's 23 acre property in North Ringwood. Pictures include Mrs. Reg Grabbe, Mrs. Herbert Walker and Granddaughter Diane Everett, aged 2 1/5. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Emu Vol 5
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 Emu Vol 5 - 1905-6 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Editors A J Campbell and C F Belcher Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1906Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryshipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 5, a j campbell, c f belcher -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/1996 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph showing handover of management to Gippsland Ports from Michael Taylor permanent secretary for Natural Resources to Tom Davies and Ewan Walker of Gippsland Ports at Lakes Entrance Victoriahistoric buildings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Scarsdale History Committee, Scarsdale Reminiscences 1906 - 1981, c1981
This booklet was prepared for the 75th reunion of the old scholars of Scarsdale Primary School 980.White covered booklet of 23 pages. Topics include Borough council, Scarsdale Primary school, churches, Newtonw, reunions, Walker's Blacksmith Shop, Aisbett-Young Family tree, Memorial Gatesscarsdale primary school, newtone, aisbett, scarsdale old-boys reunion, hugh wrigley, roy daniel, edward cunningham, arthur hatfield, isabella merry, frederick wrigley, family history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sheep Breeding in Australia
"Sheep Breeding in Australia" by George A. Brown, Walker, May and Co., Melbourne, 1880.sheep breeding - history sheep - australian sheep breeding, brown, mr george a., sheep breeding - history, sheep - australian, sheep breeding -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Public Warning Sign (Verboden Toegang)
This is a common sign in The Netherlands were the British "Right of Way" for walkers does not exist.Small rectangular plastic sign forbidding entry. Verboden Toegang. Art.461. Wetb. v. Strafr. (Non-abbreviated text would read Artikel 461 Wetboek van Strafrecht) In English: Access denied; punishable by article 461 of the penal code. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Students identified as Robert Smith, Ryan Walker, Craig Wilton, Aaron FennerBlack and white photograph of students of Lakes Entrance Primary School with Joan Smith and guide dog Quilton . Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Rate Books, Borough of Ringwood Valuation & Rate Cards for 1944-49 (Assessments 1405-1409), March 2012
Originally stored at Ringwood Council offices, then taken to PROV.Only source of ratepayers in the Borough of RingwoodDigital imagesHygeia Parade, Ringwood. Pinemont Estate. For John Walker, Joseph Trevorrow, Roy Whelan, Alan Watt and Alfred Newton. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Container - Lid
Lid from tin which contained cheddar cheese.Round shaped tin lid with yellow background and red detail. Rim faces downwards."KEEP TIN CAREFULLY CLOSED. TO OPEN INSERT A../ WALKER'S/ RED FEATHER BRAND/ PUREST RICHEST/ SPECIAL/ CHEDDAR CHEESE" -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Support Company I.M.T. Exercise Best Section, 1996
Presented to the winning section in the 1996 Spt Company IMT Exercise Wooden and plastic presentation trophy with 5 small and 1 large brass plaques affixed to the front, 2 small eagles on the base and 1 larger eagle sitting on top of a trophy triumphantly at the top of the award.Support Company I.M.T. Exercise Best Section 1996 CPL FALZON PTE TZELEPIS PTE WALKER PTE TAYLOR support company -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Emu Vol 6
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 Emu Vol 6 - 1906-7 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Hon. Editors C F Belcher and A J Campbell Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1907 Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 6, c f belcher, a j campbell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: PROCESSION, 1958
B&W photograph. Easter Fair procession. 'Daddy Long Legs' (Stilt walker) taken in front of the Shamrock Hotel. 1958. Visible signs Smith's Shamrock Hotel Tanox Paint Cox Bros.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, popular girl competition -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Documents, Early 20th Century
Medals and Documents relating to Cecil Walker Madden - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF member of Department of Defence who served during WW1 and WW25 x Defence Medals Full Size, 5 x Defence Medals Miniatures, various medallions, 3 x Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book's, 1 x Sons and Daughters of the AIF Certificate, The Australian Flag, a black and white photograph of Dvr C.W. Madden.Medals & Pay Books 1st AIF 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate Mavis Maddenww2, medals and documents -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Map risky walking tracks, 29/03/2017
Walkers are being urged to dob in dubious walking tracks in a bid to attract funding for improvements.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.walking tracks, walkspot project, womens walking wanderers -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph, Golfers at Heidelberg Golf Club, No date
Golfers at Heidelberg Golf Club. Left Bill Walker, past President, and Bill Armytage.Black and white photograph.heidelberg golf club, bill walker, bill armytage -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Advertisement, Kraft Processed Cheese, 1934, c1934
Kraft Processed Cheddar Cheese was invented in USA by JK Kraft Cheese Co. A world-wide patent was taken out on the product. In 1926 Kraft (USA) licenced Kraft Walker Cheese Company to produce processed cheddar cheese in Australia. At that time Cyril Callister, the inventor of Vegemite, was working for the Walker Company in Australia. A line drawing of a table setting that includes a block of Kraft Cheesekraft, cheese, callister, j.k. craft cheese co., kraft walker cheese company -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Baptist Tabernacle, Sebastopol circa 1925
The tabernacle was located on the west side of Albert Street between Vickers and Walker Streets. It was demolished in 1930.baptist tabernacle, church, building, albert street, sebastopol -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Off-lead Dog Areas, Sep 2023
Ten newly declared off-lead areas are now available for dog walkersnon-fictionTen newly declared off-lead areas are now available for dog walkersbennettswood reserve, east burwood reserve, eley park (north), elgar park, junction road reserve, koonung reserve, slater reserve, springfield reserve, surrey park, whitehorse reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Company
Notes on Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Company from State Library Archives, 1886 - 1895,Notes on Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Company from State Library Archives, 1886 - 1895, Defunct Company records (Keith Patterson) Notes registration of new company, Australian Tesselated Tile Company in 1895.Notes on Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Company from State Library Archives, 1886 - 1895,tile factories, australian brick and tesselated tile co, walker, edgar edwardes. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Colts Football Club 1949, c.1949
From the collection of Terry KEENAN. Back row from left - ? , Max CROFT, John CHARLES, Tom WALKER, Terry KEENAN, Ron BARNETT, Ted RYAN. Middle row from left -, ? , ? , Alan CLARKE, Bill ROSE, ? , ?. Front row from left ? WALKER, Bill CHARLES, Ralph MEDINA,Brian McBROOM, Norm MARSHALL.Black and white photograph of Port Melbourne Colts Football team c.1949. Some players are named on the reverse of the item.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne colts football club, max croft, john charles, tom walker, terry keenan, ron barnett, ted ryan, alan clarke, bill rose, bill charles, unichema australia pty ltd, ralph medina, brian mcbroom, norm marshall, ? walker -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy, 1938
The winner of the race - Jack Baker was a cycling commentator In the 1920s, in the 1930s he cycled around Australia. In 1937 he rode in Europe and England representing Bruce Small for Malvern Star. Jack was well known for his commentary at races at the Geelong velodrome track after the war. The presentation of this trophy is another indicator of the popularity and importance placed on cycling races in regional areas during the early to mid 20th century.Silver plated cup on bakelite stand with engravings on the cup. The cup has two handles and a city of Geelong badge adhered to the stem."GWCC/1938/33 Mile Road Race/Pres By/F.W. Walker/Won By/J.J. Baker/Hcap Scratch Time 1hr27min12sec"geelong, cycling, club, gwcc, 1938, 33 mile road race, f.w. walker, j.j. baker -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Free & Son, Frank Busam, 1940 original
Frank Busam grew first stone fruit in Tatura. Photograph given to Museum by Cr. Kevin Walker.Original sepia photograph of Frank Busamon back: Free & Son. Photographic Artists. Eastern Market, Bourke Street, 22 Greville Street Prahan.frank busam -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Map, Dept of land s & Survey, Dandenong Ranges Area Sheet 28, Jan-56
Owned by David Walker, previously of Menzies Creek. Given by him to Rex Breen in 2001 for donation to society.Aerial survey map of parts of Gembrook, Monbulk and Naree Worran parishes (Victoria). Scale: 10 chains to 1 inch, contour interval 20 feet. Shows Menzies Creek and parts of Kallista, Clematis, Selby and Belgrave South. Ringwood D2C or 849D2C, Zone 7"16563" in pen on top left corner of reverse. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Functional object - Daily roster noticeboard
Names on the duty roster: D Border, B Millar, J Stevenson, J Walker and J Pendrigh.Stained timber noticeboard which is shaped at the top with a hole in it for hanging. It has a slot for notices to be changed. The typed duty roster in it is for December 1986.st andrew's presbyterian kirk ballarat -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Craft - Helen Gibson collection-books, articles and newspaper cuttings on handicrafts
Collection of handicraft text materials. Includes: - Table Mats (From paper cut out). - The Art of Hooked Work (Henrietta C. Walker). - Bark and Reed Work (Henrietta C. Walker). - Decorative Transfers- Beautify Your Home. - Country Crafts (1st August 1947). - The Arbee Guide- Handicraft. - Arbee- Mad Lampshades (Rafina and Nylon Ribbon). - A lesson In Smocking. - Raffia Work. - Jester Slippers. - Our Winter Slippers. - Glamour Gifts From A Lace Scarf. - A Colourful Country Bunch. Embroidery Designs Flowers. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Walker Railmotor, C. 1950
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Walker rail motors were a type of diesel railcar operated by the Victorian Railways. After World War 11, the Victorian Railways undertook a major rebuilding program known as Operation Phoenix. One of the first tasks was the upgrading of passenger services on country branch lines. An initial order of twelve 102 HP railcars, six 153 HP railcars with trailers, and twelve 280 HP railcars was placed with Walker Brothers, England. The power units were manufactured in England, but the units were assembled in Victoria. The first rail motors were delivered in 1948, with additions to the fleet running through to 1955. According to a Victoria Railways Memorandum issued on 24 May 1949, regarding the allocation of the new 102 HP Walker Diesel Motor Rail Vehicles, No 10 was to be allocated to the Wodonga to Tallangatta line as soon as it was available. No 10 entered service on 22 November 1949. The passenger rail motors had room for 18 First class and 22 Second class seated passengers. The last passenger service from Wodonga to Tallangatta ran on 30 September 1961 with a 102hp Walker Rail Motor.railways wodonga, fred rochow, walker rail motor vehicles, wodonga to tallangatta rail service -
Federation University Historical Collection
Images - black & White, Eight Hours' Anniversary Sports, 1892, 21/04/1892
Digitised copy of a sports programme for the Eight Hour Day Anniversary Sports in Ballarat. Advertisements for: J. Whykes Merchant and Tailer, F. Jago Ballarat Boot Palace, Hamburger Watch and Clock Maker, Walker's Hat Warehouse.eight hours day, eight hours day procession, h. josephs, captain palmer, t. davies, r. surtees, w. brwon, r. carling, r. goolhooley, r. phillipson, t. rowell, w. baxter, w. tweedale, w. trotman, w. bennett, w. perkins, r. young, j. wilson, j. whykes -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Middle East and Far East
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. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Middle East and Far East This book describes the work of the Australian Medical Service in the Middle East and in Malaya Author: Allan S Walker Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1953Label 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 middle east and far east, australia in the war of 1939-1945, allan s walker, australian war memorial -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1965
A Johnny Walker Mark V tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with patterned perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Plastic, String, Enameltennis