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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument, Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61, c. 1890
... 4 page foolscap printed copy of By-law to the Local Govt Act 1890: 'Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61'...c. 1890...Found loose in item 345, rough Council minute of 1901-04 Local Government - Town of Port Melbourne Michael Tarver QUINN Intricate doodling in black ink in margins of page 1:Assumed signature of Cr Michael Quinn on page 4 4 page foolscap printed copy of By-law to the Local Govt Act 1890: 'Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61' Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61 Document The Standard ...Found loose in item 345, rough Council minute of 1901-044 page foolscap printed copy of By-law to the Local Govt Act 1890: 'Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61'Intricate doodling in black ink in margins of page 1:Assumed signature of Cr Michael Quinn on page 4local government - town of port melbourne, michael tarver quinn -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public RoomPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Christina 'Teenie' Muter
... black and white framed photo of Christina Muter, President of Stanley Library and Athenaeum Committee in 1878....Miss Christine Muter - President of Stanley library and Athenaeum Committee (Christine is a misspelling should be Christina) black and white framed photo of Christina Muter, President of Stanley Library and Athenaeum Committee in 1878. Christina 'Teenie' Muter Photograph Framed Photograph ...black and white framed photo of Christina Muter, President of Stanley Library and Athenaeum Committee in 1878.Miss Christine Muter - President of Stanley library and Athenaeum Committee (Christine is a misspelling should be Christina) -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, 1870's
... Awarded Mention Honourable 1878 Paris...Awarded Mention Honourable 1878 Paris Memorabilia Realia ...Sheet of Gal Iron from Former Commercial Hotel. Awarded Mention Honourable 1878 Parisstawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - B/W Photograph, Mr. Pentland
... Pentland, Minister of Congregational Church, Springvale Road until 1878...Pentland, Minister of Congregational Church, Springvale Road until 1878 Mr. Pentland Photograph B/W Photograph ...Black and white photo of Mr. Pentland, Minister of Congregational Church, Springvale Road until 1878pentland, william, congregational church -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Clock Parts, Bef. 01-06-1878
... ...1878...She was holidaying in Peterborough, Victoria, and looking forward to discovering more about the famous Loch Ard ship, wrecked in June 1878 at Mutton Bird Island. The fast Glasgow-built clipper ship was only five years old when the tragedy occurred. ...The parts were from a carriage clock ca. 1878. They were recovered from the wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard....Bef. 01-06-1878...The parts were from a carriage clock ca. 1878. They were recovered from the wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard. ...The clock parts were discovered in 1980 by Julie Wilkins, a Victorian scuba diver who had already experienced more than 500 dives in Australia and overseas. She was holidaying in Peterborough, Victoria, and looking forward to discovering more about the famous Loch Ard ship, wrecked in June 1878 at Mutton Bird Island. The fast Glasgow-built clipper ship was only five years old when the tragedy occurred. There were 54 people on board the vessel and only two survived Julie's holiday photograph of Boat Bay reminds her of her most memorable dive. Submerged in the calm, flat sea, she was carefully scanning around the remains of the old wreck when, to her amazement, a gold coin and a small gold cross suddenly came up towards her. She excitedly cupped them in her hands and then stowed the treasures safely in her wetsuit and continued her dive. She soon discovered a group of brass carriage clock parts and some bottles of champagne. It was a day full of surprises. The items were easily recognisable, without any build-up of encrustations or concretion. Julie secretly enjoyed her treasures for twenty-four years then packed them up for the early morning train trip to Warrnambool. After a short walk to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, her photograph was taken as she handed over her precious find. She told her story to a local newspaper reporter, lunched a café in town then took the late afternoon train home. Her generous donation is now part of a vast collection of Loch Ard shipwreck artefacts, including the gold watch and the Minton Majolica model peacock. This group of brass clockwork parts is incomplete. The pieces were in the ocean for over 100 years before Julie recovered them from the Loch Ard wreck. Their size would suit the works of a carriage clock, with a mainspring and weight to power the clock movement, a pendulum to measure the clock's speed, arbours, posts, pillars and at least one other plate. They would have been mounted inside a protective case with a small door to easily access the clock face for setting the time and accessing the key's winding hole. The clock cases were usually made from decorative gilt brass with a glass front and a carrying handle. The parts include a weighted second hand with a decorative four-pronged finish at one end, a rounded weight at the other, and a hole for attaching it to the clock face. The gear teeth profiles are ‘cycloidal’, an arch shape with vertical sides, which is common for antique clocks. Modern clockworks have ‘involute’ teeth with sloping sides and a squared-off top. The brass carriage clock parts are an example of a mechanical clock produced in the 1870s. The clock's design is a part of the chain of technological improvements in methods for timekeeping. Its cycloidal gear teeth were the forerunner of the more modern involute gears. The group of clock parts includes a weighted hand or arm for signifying the seconds. This feature was uncommon in portable Victorian-era clocks. The clock parts are also significant for their association with the ill-fated sailing ship Loch Ard, wrecked in 1878. The travelling clock or officer’s clock may have been part of the cargo destined for the 1880 Melbourne Exhibition, or the personal possession of one of the people on board the vessel. Brass clockwork parts from a mechanical clock, sixteen pieces. Parts comprise a plate, large gears or wheels, small pinions or wheels with fine teeth, wheels with cogs, and a weighted second hand. The parts were from a carriage clock ca. 1878. They were recovered from the wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, loch ard, wreck of the loch ard, 1878, mutton bird island, peterborough, scuba diver, 1980s, shipwreck artefact, relic, clock, mechanical, clock parts, time, timekeeper, horology, chronometry, cogs, time keeping device, scientific instrument, chronometer, john harrison, longitude, carriage clock, coach clock, portable clock, travelling clock, travel clock, traveller’s clock, officer’s clock, weighted second hand, victorian era, cycloidal gear teeth, brass clock, julie wilkins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 3 of 4) Death Certificate of William Tucker, 1878
... This item contains the following documents: Death Certificate of William Tucker 7th Aug 1878 at the Hospital, City of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, 45 years...1878...This item contains the following documents: Death Certificate of William Tucker 7th Aug 1878 at the Hospital, City of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, 45 years Document The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 3 of 4) Death Certificate of William Tucker ...Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. This item contains the following documents: Death Certificate of William Tucker 7th Aug 1878 at the Hospital, City of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, 45 yearsbendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, william tucker -
Clunes MuseumBook, HIDDEN SEED OR A YEAR IN A GIRLS LIFE
... MRS A.R.KINNAN N.BANK MACARTHUR MACARTHUR TO ETHOL WITH BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR OCT 16 1890 OCT 16 1890 P.PRESTON...local history book novel books MRS A.R.KINNAN N.BANK MACARTHUR MACARTHUR TO ETHOL WITH BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR OCT 16 1890 OCT 16 1890 P.PRESTON BOOK HIDDEN SEED OR A YEAR IN A GIRLS LIFE BY EMMA LESLIE HIDDEN SEED OR A YEAR IN A GIRLS LIFE Book BOOK ...BOOK HIDDEN SEED OR A YEAR IN A GIRLS LIFE BY EMMA LESLIElocal history, book, novel, books -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaSouvenir tea spoon
... "Unting Church 1990 Centenary 1890 Invermay"..."Unting Church 1990 Centenary 1890 Invermay" G057.1 and G057.2 - chrome plated souvenir tea spoons with enamelled disc. ...G057.1 and G057.2 - chrome plated souvenir tea spoons with enamelled disc. The tea spoons are in plastic wallets. "Unting Church 1990 Centenary 1890 Invermay" -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyAdministrative record - Minute Book, Port Melbourne Yacht and Sailing Club, 1889 - 1890
... Held at Roche's Hotel 24th December 1889 and subsequent meetings to October 16 1890....1889 - 1890...Held at Roche's Hotel 24th December 1889 and subsequent meetings to October 16 1890. Administrative record Minute Book, Port Melbourne Yacht and Sailing Club ...Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Port Melbourne Yacht & Sailing Club. Held at Roche's Hotel 24th December 1889 and subsequent meetings to October 16 1890.sport - yachting, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Document, Marriage Certificate, 12/4/1890
... Marriage Certificate of Louis Schwerkolt and Francesca Both celebrated on 12-4-1890 at Fitzroy. Louis was a son of Johann August Schwerkolt and Paulina Schwerkolt (Richter)...12/4/1890...Weddings Schwerkolt Louis Both Francesca Schwerkolt Johann August Schwerkolt Paulina Schwerkolt Francesca Both Francis Both Wilhelmina Marriage Certificate of Louis Schwerkolt and Francesca Both celebrated on 12-4-1890 at Fitzroy. Louis was a son of Johann August Schwerkolt and Paulina Schwerkolt (Richter) Marriage Certificate Certificate Document ...Marriage Certificate of Louis Schwerkolt and Francesca Both celebrated on 12-4-1890 at Fitzroy. Louis was a son of Johann August Schwerkolt and Paulina Schwerkolt (Richter)weddings, schwerkolt, louis, both, francesca, schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, paulina, schwerkolt, francesca, both, francis, both, wilhelmina -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Exercise Book, 1890
... William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. ...1890...William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. ...Exercise book of William Shillinglaw. Filled with writing exercises and some math problems and map drawings. May have been used as a homework book. All pages headed with day and date. William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. He left the school in 1890 when 12 years of age. Dates obtained from EPS school attendance rolls. Exercise book last entry is dated June 16th, 1891. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by William Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was one of 8 siblings to attend Eltham Primary School. This workbook is a rare local example of the practical classroom education process in the late 1880s and early 1890s.Hardcover with marbled decorative cover with hand made name plate pasted on; 58 pagesCover: ? Shillinglaw Eltham June 17 1891shillinglaw family collection, william shillinglaw, eltham primary school, exercise book -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyCaulfield Town Hall
... 1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890...Caulfield South Hawthorn Road Glen Eira Road Caulfield Town Hall 1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890 Caulfield Town Hall ...1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyCaulfield Town Hall
... 1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890...Caulfield South Hawthorn Road Glen Eira Road Caulfield Town Hall 1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890 Caulfield Town Hall ...1 photograph of Caulfield Town Hall circa 1890caulfield south, hawthorn road, glen eira road, caulfield town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS, 1891
... ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS - mines act 1890. 4 Copies...GOVERNMENT State Mines Act gold gold mining ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS - mines act 1890. 4 Copies Document ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS ...ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS - mines act 1890. 4 Copiesgovernment, state, mines act, gold, gold mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - REGULATIONS FOR MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY MINES ACT 1890, 1892
... REGULATIONS FOR MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY MINES ACT 1890....REGULATIONS FOR MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY MINES ACT 1890. Document REGULATIONS FOR MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY MINES ACT 1890 ...REGULATIONS FOR MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY MINES ACT 1890.government, state, mines act, gold, gold mining. -
Williamstown Historical Society IncPhotograph - Masonic Hall, Electra Street, Williamstown
... c.1890 (group of Masons standing in front of building) ...Masonic Hall Electra Street Williamstown c.1890 (group of Masons standing in front of building) Photograph Masonic Hall, Electra Street, Williamstown, ...c.1890 (group of Masons standing in front of building) masonic hall, electra street, williamstown -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Scots Presbyterian Church, Lydiad St North, Ballarat, c2015
... Redbrick church with plaque stating 'Scots church 1890'....Scots Presbyterian Church Lydiad St North Ballarat Scots Church Redbrick church with plaque stating 'Scots church 1890'. Scots Presbyterian Church, Lydiad St North, Ballarat, c2015 Photograph ...Redbrick church with plaque stating 'Scots church 1890'.scots presbyterian church, lydiad st north, ballarat, scots church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Family Tree, Pedigree chart, 1/06/1993 12:00:00 AM
... Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890....Fisher James Cowley Morgan Fisher family Kefford family Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890. Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890. ...Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890.Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890.Family group records of Fisher family 1806 to 1890.fisher, james cowley morgan, fisher family, kefford family -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)Photograph - SPOCA, Presidents
... 1926 William C. Moloney (SPJC 1890-92)...1926 William C. Moloney (SPJC 1890-92) Photograph SPOCA, Presidents ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook - Borough of Sandridge Valuation 1878, 1878
... Valuation Book, Borough of Sandridge 1878. Red, marbled cover - bindings missing. 120 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. ...1878...(also Rates; assessments) Book Borough of Sandridge Valuation 1878 ...Valuation Book, Borough of Sandridge 1878. Red, marbled cover - bindings missing. 120 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) Signed by Town Clerk; seal impressed at p.120local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, frederick peterson, william cruikshank, edward clark, town clerks, john turnbull -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, George Moore
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George Moore Merchant and Thilanthropist Author: Samuel Smiles Publisher: George Routledge and Sons Date: 1878 ...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 George Moore Samuel Smiles Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MOO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service George Moore Merchant and Thilanthropist Author: Samuel Smiles Publisher: George Routledge and Sons Date: 1878 George Moore Book ...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. George Moore Merchant and Thilanthropist Author: Samuel Smiles Publisher: George Routledge and Sons Date: 1878 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MOO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public 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, george moore, samuel smiles -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, John Lothrop Motley
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John Lothrop Motley A Memior Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Publisher: Trubner & Co Date: 1878...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 John Lothrop Motley Oliver Wendell Holmes Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MOT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service John Lothrop Motley A Memior Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Publisher: Trubner & Co Date: 1878 John Lothrop Motley Book ...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. John Lothrop Motley A Memior Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Publisher: Trubner & Co Date: 1878Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MOT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker 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, john lothrop motley, oliver wendell holmes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - B/W Photograph, Mrs. Pentland
... Pentland, wife of Minister of Congregational Church till 1878 (history with photo)...Pentland, wife of Minister of Congregational Church till 1878 (history with photo) Mrs. Pentland Photograph B/W Photograph ...Black and white photo of Mrs. Pentland, wife of Minister of Congregational Church till 1878 (history with photo)pentland, mrs. william, congregational church -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Photograph of Haeusler Family Farm early 1900s
... A black and white photograph taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1878) of the Haeulser family farm in Wodonga West. ...It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. photograph photography farm agriculture house home farm house wodonga haeusler collection A black and white photograph taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1878) of the Haeulser family farm in Wodonga West. ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A black and white photograph taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1878) of the Haeulser family farm in Wodonga West. photograph, photography, farm, agriculture, house, home, farm house, wodonga, haeusler collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - REPORT FROM THE SELECT COMMITTEE UPON THE CLAIMS OF HENRY FRENCHAM, 1890
... ( x ref 5673 , 8235 , Box 83 , 9077 ) Reports from the Gold Enquiry Select Committee from September 4th 1890 - 23rd October, including a list of witnesses, Minutes of Evidence 11th September 1890, 18th September 1890 and 25th September 1890; also, Appendices A - T, and also a location map drawn from memory by W. ...1890...Margaret Kennedy William Henry Johnson Edward Pepperell Henry Byass William Sandbach Mrs John Barnett Thomas Robinson ( x ref 5673 , 8235 , Box 83 , 9077 ) Reports from the Gold Enquiry Select Committee from September 4th 1890 - 23rd October, including a list of witnesses, Minutes of Evidence 11th September 1890, 18th September 1890 and 25th September 1890; also, Appendices A - T, and also a location map drawn from memory by W. ...( x ref 5673 , 8235 , Box 83 , 9077 ) Reports from the Gold Enquiry Select Committee from September 4th 1890 - 23rd October, including a list of witnesses, Minutes of Evidence 11th September 1890, 18th September 1890 and 25th September 1890; also, Appendices A - T, and also a location map drawn from memory by W. (William) Sandbach 18th Sep 1890 and Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey Melbourne by S. B. Bonney 28th October 1890. This enquiry covers the opinions of Robert Atkinson, Henry Frencham and Robert Francis Walker in relation to who was the first person to locate gold in the Bendigo field. Members of the Committee were Mr Bailes, in the chair, Mr Burrowes, Mr Cameron, Mr A, Young, Mr Gordon, and Mr Foster. Other name at the enquiry were, David Dunlop, John Paton, William Steward, Christian Asquith, James Graham, Ben. Bannister, Mr Fenton, T. J. Rossiter, P. P. Farrell, Thomas Robinson. Other persons who had made claims were; Patrick Peter Farrell, Frederich Fenton, Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, William Henry Johnson, Edward Pepperell, Henry Byass, William Sandbach, William Steward, Mrs John Barnett, widow of Christian Asquith's son, Robert Francis Walker, David Dunlop, John Paton.gold enquiry, henry frencham, gold discovery, david dunlop, john paton, william steward, christian asquith, james graham, ben. bannister, mr fenton, t. j. rossiter, p. p. farrell, patrick peter farrell, frederich fenton, mrs. margaret kennedy, william henry johnson, edward pepperell, henry byass, william sandbach, mrs john barnett, thomas robinson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyProgramme - Sandridge Marine Lodge Masonic Ball, 1878
... Dance Program from the Sandridge Marine Lodge Masonic Ball November 1878 - 4 page on off-white card. Program has only 5 dances filled. ...1878...societies clubs unions and other organisations arts and entertainment philip leigh sandridge marine lodge Dances filled: Scott, etc in pencil Dance Program from the Sandridge Marine Lodge Masonic Ball November 1878 - 4 page on off-white card. Program has only 5 dances filled. ...Dance Program from the Sandridge Marine Lodge Masonic Ball November 1878 - 4 page on off-white card. Program has only 5 dances filled. Very fine woven cord attached, but no pencil. (Ref item 1523)Dances filled: Scott, etc in pencilsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, arts and entertainment, philip leigh, sandridge marine lodge -
Kew Historical Society IncSlide - 'St Ives', 21 Barry Street, 1979
... St Ives, (later known as Elstree, and Little Elstree) was designed by the architect Francis R Barlow in c.1890. ...Derham, built about 1890, was one of the first red-tiled houses built in Kew.'...Derham, built about 1890, was one of the first red-tiled houses built in Kew.' ...One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded. St Ives, (later known as Elstree, and Little Elstree) was designed by the architect Francis R Barlow in c.1890. The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of 'St Ives' (aka 'Elstree') at 21 Barry Street, Kew. FGA Barnard (1910) wrote that: "St. Ives, the residence of the Hon. Frederick T. Derham, built about 1890, was one of the first red-tiled houses built in Kew.'historic houses -- kew (vic.), st ives -- barry street -- kew (vic.), architects -- francis r barlow -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyMap, The Unique Advertising Combine, The Unique Combine's New Map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh, 1890
... A brief item in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper on 29 March 1890 , page 2, indicated that subscribers to the Bacchus Marsh Express could obtain a copy of this map in the next issue of that newspaper. ...A map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh produced in March 1890. The map is mounted on a board and enclosed within a timber frame. ...1890...A brief item in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper on 29 March 1890 , page 2, indicated that subscribers to the Bacchus Marsh Express could obtain a copy of this map in the next issue of that newspaper. ...This map was one of a number of similar maps produced for advertising purposes by a company called, 'The Unique Advertising Combine'. The company was located in Melbourne on Queens Walk. A brief item in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper on 29 March 1890 , page 2, indicated that subscribers to the Bacchus Marsh Express could obtain a copy of this map in the next issue of that newspaper. On the map is the detail that it was compiled by W.H. Bonney from official records supplied by D. A. Little, hire Secretary, (of Bacchus Marsh Shire).This map with its accompanying illustrations of local businesses and shops in Bacchus Marsh is an important documentary and visual snapshot of the town and district of Bacchus Marsh in the later part of the nineteenth century. The illustrations for some of the local businesses are the only known visual record of those particular buildings. The map is a rare surviving example of the material produced by The Unique Advertising Combine. Another similar example for the Shire of Mornington is held by the State Library of Victoria,A map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh produced in March 1890. The map is mounted on a board and enclosed within a timber frame. The map includes an inset detail section showing the central part of the township of Bacchus Marsh including the main shopping and business streets. Land holdings with the first European land holders names indicated are included on the map. Rivers, creeks, major roads and the railway line are also shown on the map. Around the edges of the map are illustrated advertisements mostly for Bacchus Marsh businesses but which also includes some businesses located in Melbourne. maps bacchus marsh shire, shops bacchus marsh -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Literary Work, Henry Wardsworth Longfellow, The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, (short title on cover is ‘Longfellow’s Poetical Works’), 1877
... Supporting provenance indicates the book was retrieved from the sea at Loch Ard Gorge soon after the shipwreck of the same name in June 1878. This book was given to the Warrnambool Museum curator Joseph Archibald by its finder, the Warrnambool Standard editor Henry Davis in October 1883. ...‘Inscribed “Loch Ard June 1 1878” in pencil within ― believed to be a salvage from the shipwreck’ (Mechanics Institute Library auditor, June 1996)....Supporting provenance indicates the book was retrieved from the sea at Loch Ard Gorge soon after the shipwreck of the same name in June 1878. This book was given to the Warrnambool Museum curator Joseph Archibald by its finder, the Warrnambool Standard editor Henry Davis in October 1883. ...This well-produced but water-damaged book of Longfellows Poetry, was part of the former Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Library and Museum collection. The custody of this collection was assumed by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in the 1970s. Supporting provenance indicates the book was retrieved from the sea at Loch Ard Gorge soon after the shipwreck of the same name in June 1878. This book was given to the Warrnambool Museum curator Joseph Archibald by its finder, the Warrnambool Standard editor Henry Davis in October 1883. A letter from Mr Davis describing the poignant circumstances of his discovery is also in the Flagstaff Hill collection. A transcript of this letter is displayed next to the book in the Great Circle Gallery at the Maritime Village (reg. no. 2292). The story behind this book prompted Mr Archibald to write to the sole surviving female passenger from the LOCH ARD, Eva Carmichael, asking if the book was hers. Miss Carmichael replied by handwritten letter in January 1884, advising that the volume of poems did not belong to her: “We had a ‘Longfellow’, but our book had a green cover”. This letter is also in the Flagstaff Hill collection (reg. no. 2290.4).The book is rare as it has survived a shipwreck in relatively good condition. It is an example of personal possessions carried by a shipboard passenger in the 1870s. It holds significance for its connection to the renowned poet, Henry Wardsworth Longfellow. The book is important for its probable association with the wreck of the vessel Loch Ard in 1878. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register S417. A volume of poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is bound in blue-purple cloth on thick board, with black lettering and curling-vine design, framed by gold border. In the centre of the front cover is a raised smooth-white ellipse with crimped edges, now worn bare but with traces of an original brightly coloured floral design. This white centre of supple leather is also framed by a decorative gold border. The upper case lettering on the front cover reads ‘Longfellow’s Poetical Works’. The edges of the blue material are faded and worn. The pages are corrugated by water damage but their original gold-edged condition is still evident. The front and back covers are scored with singed holes approximately 1.5cm diameter, situated about the centre edge of each side and in roughly corresponding positions. These holes may be from an original book-latch or fastening. However they have since been damaged by a hot piercing object, which has blackened the holes and extended the damage into the enclosed pages. The spine of the book features a stylised oak tree in gold, rising from bared roots to serrated leaves and acorns. The letters “LON[DON]” at the top of the spine and “W.P.NI[MM]O” at the bottom. The book cover has separated from the majority of stitched pages, along with a number of title pages, which are now loosed from the binding. The books condition is fragile from a handling perspective, but stable in terms of further deterioration. ‘Inscribed “Loch Ard June 1 1878” in pencil within ― believed to be a salvage from the shipwreck’ (Mechanics Institute Library auditor, June 1996).warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, longfellow’s poems, loch ard, eva carmichael, warrnambool mechanics institute library, warrnambool museum, joseph archibald, henry davis, william p. nimmo, poetry, heny longfellow, henry wadsworth longfellow, poetical works, 1870s, 1877, longfellow’s poetical works -
Ruyton Girls' SchoolMagazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 1988
... Front Cover: Ruytonian / Charlotte Anderson / Melbourne / Australia / 1878-1988 /...Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). ...In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on white paper. 97 pages.Front Cover: Ruytonian / Charlotte Anderson / Melbourne / Australia / 1878-1988 /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher
