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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Looking across Bolton Street towards Reichelt Avenue from Godalmin Street, Eltham, 18 July 1972, 1972
Reconstruction works by Eltham Shire Council, Bolton Street, Eltham, 18 July 197235 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bolton steet, eltham, eltham shire council, godalmin street, infrastructure, reichelt avenue, road construction -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Possibly looking south along Bolton Street towards intersection with Grand Boulevard, Eltham, 18 July 1972, 1972
Reconstruction works by Eltham Shire Council, Bolton Street, Eltham, 18 July 197235 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bolton steet, eltham, eltham shire council, ht holden, infrastructure, kgf-182, road construction -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - F/A-18 Program Report Regarding Northrop and Ryans, F/A 18 Program - A.I.P. Technical Training Report No. NTF 16-AF-118 Northrop & Ryans
Report relates to Graeme Long's visit to Northrop and Ryans, regarding F/A-18 airframes. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Methodist Church Now Uniting Church -- Plaque unveiling at the church site -- 18 Photos -- Coloured
Methodist Church (Uniting Church) 18 colour photographs of Plaque unveiling at church site.3238-3; - A Plaque to mark the site of the former Stawell Methodist Chruch, was unveiled by Mrs. win Schwartz and Mr Allan Coward, former Methodist Parishioners. The Last Minister of the Methodist Church was Rev. Max Spry, who was also Present. Teh Stone for the Plaque was donated by Waites-Robson, Oct 1999. 3238-3a: Crowd watching the Unveiling of the plaque. 3238-2b: Allan Coward & Mrs Winifred Schwartz in front of the plaque 3238-3c: Allan Coward 3238-3d: Dawn Scott holding the microphone for Mrs. Winifred Schwartz nee Langsford 3238-3e: Rev. Max Spry 3238-3f: Mrs Dorothy King (Historical Society) 3238-3g: Cr Brian Small 3238-3h: Alan Kingston 3238-3i: L to R, Max Spry, Win Schwartz, Allan Coward. 3228-3j: Crowd scene before the unveiling. 3238-3k: L To R, Albert & Marg Phillips, Edith Cox, Lil Wilson, Elsie Moulden 3238-3i: L to R, Betty Newson, Jean Mummery, Ann Williamson. 3238-3m, L to R, Geoff Harmer, Dawn Scott 3238-3n L/R Avis Grant, Phillys Milne, Jean Perry (Mrs Wal), Norma McPherson 3238-3o, L/R Margaret Edwards, Joyce Matheson, Gladys Holmes, Alvie Brehaut 3238-3p L/r Joe Edwards, Noel Clarke. Enjoying afternoon tea. 3238-3q L/R Rita Pyke, June Clarke. After the Methodist Church site Plaque unveiling.3238-3d Reverse: Max Sprystawell, church -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Many stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18, PETER H. LIDDLE, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18, 1987
Many stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18Cover jacket showing colour photo of airman personal effects upon a desknon-fictionMany stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Royal Australian Survey Corps Miscellaneous Documents Volume 57, Army Works Development Committee, Royal Australian Survey Corps Miscellaneous Documents Volume 57, 1967 1969, Item #18 1947
Sleeve #1 " Percentage of ARA recruits allocated to RA Svy entering 1 RTB having obtained leaving certificate or better education standard." Sleeve #2 "Report of Review Committee on RA Svy 17 Feb 1969." Sleeve #3 " Recommendation of the forming of the Army Mapping and Charting centre at Bonegilla." Sleeve #4 "Comparison Charts" "RA Svy Strength / Establishment 1960 - 1968." Top LHS. "3.134.4" Top RHS. Sleeve #5 "Report of RA Svy Review Committee. Recomends the forming of 2,4 and 5 Fd Svy Sqns and adding 8 Fd Svy Sqn to the Order of Battle" Sleeve #6 " Letter and Report as part of Review dealing with manpower." Sleeve #7 "AEC" 15 Oct 1969 Sleeve #8 "17 Sep 1969" Sleeve #9 "18 Dec 68" "3.134.2" Sleeve #10 "3.134.4" Sleeve #11 "12 Mar 69" 3.134.4" Sleeve #12 "10 Jun 69" "3.134,4" Sleeve #13 "Terms of Reference - Review Committee" Sleeve #14 "5 Feb 68" Sleeve #15 "Relocating Svy Regt at Bonegilla, Proposed Mapping Centre in Canberra" Sleeve #16 Comparison of rate of growth of ARA with RASvy Sleeve #17 A detailed analysis of RASvy's role by sub unit including overseas agencies. There is also a document describing the various Survey Trades. Sleeve #18 Letter from disgruntled farmer re damage to his property. "1947"Hard covered folder, White, 4 ring binder, 18 plastic A4 sleeves, Numbered 1 - 18Sleeve #1 : ''Education Standards of Recruits", top of page in centre, 3.134.4 Sleeve #2 : "17 Feb 1969" Top of page centre." Sleeve #3 : "3.134.4" Top right hand corner." Sleeve #5 : "3.134.4" Top of page. "75087" Top right hand corner." Sleeve #6 : "20 May 1969" Top of page centre. "3.134.4'' Top right hand corner." Sleeve #7: "AEC" "15 October 1969" Upper right hand side." Sleeve #8: "17 September 1969" Near top of page centred." Sleeve #9: "18 Dec 68", "'3.134.2" Top of page." Sleeve #10 ''3.134.4'' Top right hand corner." Sleeve #11 ''12 Mar 69'' Near top page centred. ''3.134.4'' Near top right hand corner." Sleeve #12 ''3.134.4'' Top right hand corner. ''10 Jun 1969'' Upper right hand side." Sleeve #13 ''Terms of reference - Review committee'' near top of page centred." Sleeve #14 ''5 Feb 1968''Lower left hand side. ''1968 circled'' Lower right hand side." Sleeve #15 "Relocating Svy Regt at Bonegilla Proposed mapping centre in Canberra." Sleeve # 16 "Comparison of rate of growth ARA with RA Svy," Sleeve #17 "A detailed analysis of RA Svy's role by sub unit including overseas agencies. Ther is also a document describing the various Survey trades." Sleeve #18 "Letter from disgruntled farmer re damage to his property." "1947" " centre top of page."royal australian survey corps, fortuna, army survey regt, army svy regt, asr, rasvy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Handwritten extract, Certificate of Title - LP7703 Mary Ann Williams, Bedford Road Ringwood, County of Mornington dated 18/4/1912
Two pages of notes and subdivision sketches on tracing paper.Mary Ann Williams of Bedford Road Ringwood in the County of Mornington, wife of John Williams of the same place, Gardener, is now the proprietor of and estate in fee simple subject to the encumbrances notified herunder in all that piece of land deliniated and coloured red on the map in the margin, containing 72 acres 3 roods and 30 perches of thereabouts being parts of Crown Portion 16, Parish of Ringwood, County of Mornington, together with a right of carriage way over the road coloured brown on the said map. 18/4/1912. Encumbrances - special railway conditions contained in Crown Grant to Nelson Polak. Transfer to Elizabeth Anne Yelland 10/9/1918 Transfer to Mary M Savage 16/5/1912 (?) Easement - Emma Blood 8/10/1919 (?) Turner - 12/3/1924 18 Greenwood Avenue 3/7/1915 Caveat no.63960 25/8/1924 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Set of 18 The Met travel cards, 1989
Set of 18 The Met travel cards, student cards and annual tickets for the 1989 to 1990 era. Availability dates printed on ticket. Conditions of use printed on rear. 1. Outer Travelcard - 17649 2. Inner Travelcard – Concession - 7022 3. Inner Travelcard - 70939 4. 6 Monthly 2 Section Student pass – no number 5. Anywhere Travelcard - 241481 6. Ditto concession - 436975 7. Inner Travelcard concession - 732778 8. Family Travelcard - 10692 9. Inner Travelcard - 419983 10. St Albans Plus Inner Travelcard - 029895 11. 6 monthly 2 section Student pass - 3049 12. Inner plus one Travelcard - 184454 13. Box Hill plus one Travelcard - 019059 14. Sixty saver concession card – 2 No – 17116 and 17117 15. 6 Monthly student concession card – 2 No. – 16791 and 16792 16. Primary Secondary student concession card – 2 No. 187911 and 187 942 17. 2nd term 1986 Box Hill plus student pass – S McDonald - 11584 18. Ditto for Sally McDonald - 11585trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Notebooks, Mrs A.K. Mabus, Exercise books containing reports of the meetings of the Floral Art Group in Ringwood, comprising: 18 exercise books, one cash book and one Early History of the Floral Group of the Ringwood Garden Club. Azalea display 1967, 1973-1984
The books belonged to Mrs A.K. Mabus who was the Hon. Sec. One book is a very interesting and well documented history of the 12 years of the Floral Art Group which seemed to be part of, and then re-amalgamated with, the Ringwood Garden Club.Exercise books containing reports of the meetings of the Floral Art Group in Ringwood, comprising: 18 exercise books, one cash book and one Early History of the Floral Group of the Ringwood Garden Club. Azalea display 1967. +Additional Keywords: Mabus, A.K., Mrs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Ballarat State Schools' Scholarship Fund, 1956
.1 Letter to The Ballarat and District Scholarship Fund giving names of winners for 1956. Malcolm Allen, Mt Clear School and Lesley Cutts, Urguhart Street School. Letter to Mr G Salatheil, Honorary Secretary C/- State School 2103. .2: Letter on behave of the Education Department forwarding a cheque for Ten Pounds for Malcolm Allen and Lesley Cutts - First Instalment. .1: Cream page, typed .2: Cream page hand written, blue ink .2: Letterhead and signature of G Salatheilballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, education department, state schools' scholarship fund, 1956, malcolm allen, lesley cutts, g salatheil, honorary secretary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Swintons Paper att 18/53 Merri St. Contract. Map. Notes, 1959
These documents relate to the sale of land in Merri Street Warrnambool in 1959 by Swintons Pty Ltd of Warrnambool. The buyer of the land was George O’Grady, a Warrnambool baker. The land sold for £4000 and there was a shed on the land (called the ‘Office’) which George O’Grady indicated he wished to be included in the sale. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street Warrnambool, selling groceries, hardware, china and glassware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Wangoom, Cudgee, Nullawarre, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split with George Swinton and Sons selling clothing, furnishings and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding shop in Timor St Warrnambool.These items are of some interest as being connected to the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. They will be of interest to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with businesses in Timor Street Warrnambool for 152 years it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia.The items here relate to the sale of land by Swintons Pty Ltd., Warrnambool. .1 These are three pages of white paper with typed material, a lawyer’s signature in blue ink, one green stamp and a sketch of the land location. .2 This is a sheet of thick paper containing a plan of the land sold. The paper has printed material and a sketch of the land with part of it coloured in pink. .3 This is a small piece of paper torn at the bottom right edge. It has handwritten material (a letter) in blue ink..2 ‘Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Allotment 18 Section 3 Township of .2 ‘Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Allotment 18 Section 3 Township of Warrnambool Parish of Wangoom County of Villiers’ .3 ‘Tuesday Dear Mr Swinton I am writing to say that I would like to have the ‘Office’ Thanking You George O’Grady’swinton family,, warrnambool -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Record Book, Employee Records 31/10/55 to 27/01/29
Record of Norwellen Employees. Norwellen is now Closed.Cardboard tape, staples - cover mostly removed save for front 12cm rear 5cm oblong bookEmployee Records 31/10/55 to 27/01/59norwellen -
Hawthorn Historical Society
Drawing - Property Illustration, 10 Rosslyn Street, Hawthorn East, 1993
'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film.10 ROSSSLYN ST HAWTHORN E Margaret Picken ~88 artist - margaret picken 1950- -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, Bobby Locke, Bobby Locke 10 iron
Bobby Locke (1917-1987) was a South African professional golfer. He designed golf clubs for Slazenger.One of a set of Bobby Locke golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Bobby Locke. Stainless. Approacher. Slazengers 10"golf clubs, golf professionals, bobby locke, irons (golf) -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Paperback book, The Box Hill Nursing History Committee, Nurses: the essence of quality care: a history of Nursing at Box Hill Hospital 1956-1991, 2003
A history of Box Hill Hospital, especially nursing aspects, from 1956 to 1991Paperback book with light green cover. Title and authors name in black and white print on front cover and spine. Black and white photo of Jean Argent, midwife at Box Hill hospital 1957 to 1952. Back cover has 6 coloured photos of Box Hill badges for nursing graduates. Numerous black and white illustrations withinA history of Box Hill Hospital, especially nursing aspects, from 1956 to 1991box hill hospital, nursing history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Wilsons Tales of The Borders and of Scotland 10
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 1942 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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Wilsons Tales of The Borders and of Scotland 10 Revised by Alexander Leigthon Publisher: William P NimmoLabel on spine has typed text PAT 823.8 WIL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, wilsons tales of the borders and of scotland 10, wilsons tales of the borders and of scotland -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet - Book, Report of the Department of Agriculture for the years 1907-10, 1910 (Exact)
Grey covered paperback book "Report of Department of Agriculture for year 1907-10" Victoria Australiaagriculture, reports, statistics, victoria -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beechy: At 10 mile creek, 1900
At 10 mile creek (Water Tanks) during the building of the Colac-Beech Forest railway in 1900.colac; beech forest; railway; 10 mile creek; water tanks; -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Ruler, Engineering Instruments, Inc, 10 inch slide rule model 10B and instruction booklet, 1947-1967
George Lee Lawrence (1901–1976) established a firm in Chicago to make slide rules for photography. In 1935 he moved to Wabash, Ind., renamed the company Lawrence Engineering Service, and began to manufacture general purpose slide rules. In 1938 he relocated once more to Peru, Ind., and in 1947 it was changed to Engineering Instruments, Inc., and the company remained in business until its building burned down in 1967. The model 10-B sold for 25 cents during this period. There is no record that Lawrence ever received a patent for any aspect of his design or manufacturing process.Used up to the 1960s prior to the invention of the electronic calculator.10 inch one-sided wooden slide rule painted white on the front face, which consists of two divided scales, one fixed and on movable, and a sliding window called a cursor. A, D, and K scales are on the base, and B, CI, and C scales the inside of the slide. The underside of the rule is marked with: tables for equivalents and conversions. Housed in cardboard box with instruction booklet.The top of the base is marked: MADE IN U.S.A. It is also marked ENGINEERING INSTRUMENTS, INC., PERU, INDIANA and PAT. PEND. Underside: This Famous Slide Rule... at a popular price. Solves Problems in Multiplication, Division, Proportion, Squares Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots, Reciprocals, etc., Instantly. Accurately Calibrated White Face on Well Seasoned Hardwood. Both ends of box: MODEL 10B-BK Price of 15 shillings handwritten on box.slide rule, mathematics -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Australian Women's Weekly, The Australian Women's Weekly, March 10, 1954, 10/03/1954
Magazine published at the time of Elizabeth II's visit to Australia. The Rt Hon R G Menzies was the Member for Kew.Single issue of the Australian Women's Weekly, published on March 10, 1954, picturing Queen Elizabeth II and the Australian Prime Minister, The Hon Robert Menzies, on the cover. This 63-page edition was published during the Royal tour of Australia. It contains photographs, articles, stories, letters, advertisements etc.australian womens weekly - 1954, royal tours - 1954 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
CD, German War Cemetery 18 November 2007, 2007
Remembrance service at the German War Graves Cemetery, Tatura, on 18 November 2007. Consul General Peter Brosch.CD, gold coloured, green and blue printing. Plastic cover, clear front, black backgerman war graves cemetery, consul general peter brosch -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Overflow, 1956
The outlet for the overflow was originally cut in 1926 and concreted over in 1928. This photo shows flooding into Salt Creek in 1956 and looks towards the west and Rockbank. Boards were added to raise the water level of the lake. These were put in annually, below the walkway depicted, until in 1966 the level of the concrete weir was raised. Consequently the lake did not flush through as readily and it gradually silted up and the lake became shallower.lake bolac, overflow, 1926, 1928, flood, 1966, salt creek, rockbank -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Anthony Street, 10, Ormond
Typed and handwritten notes regarding the history of Ormond and more specifically 10 Anthony Street, Bentleigh/Ormond, dated to 27/10/1995. It was researched by Miss H. Bullock and Mrs Rosalind Landells.bentleigh, ormond, anthony street, ormond station, ormond francis sir, north road station, railway stations, market gardens, brennan’s estate, hawthorn road, frankston railway line, depression 1929-1939, chapman vernon, sutherland edward, cruickshank m, cruickshank n, cruickshank brothers, plant nurseries, murray road, stone r r, stone l m, dougherty conquest real estate, real estate agents, bullock h, landells rosalind, land subdivision, auctions -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photograph, Framed, Labuan Island 10 Sept 1945, 1945
Framed B & W photograph titled "LABUAN ISLAND 10 SEPTEMBER 1945" Grey card window mount with title and text below the image. Features a group on Labuan Island on 10 September 1945 witnessing the signing of the surrender document by the Imperial Japanese Forces. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Keith Kings, 27/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information the condition in 1962 of an old ESCo Tram body that was sold.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the interior of ESCo 10, rear of 36 Corbett St, Ballarat in 1962, photo taken by Keith Kings, No. N(y)(18) on Ilford paper. Has the details on the rear of the photograph. For rear of postcard - see image i2. On rear in ink "Ballarat / Interior of original electric tram No. 10 / Rear of 36 Corbett St, Ballarat East. " "Flash, 1/25, 516 + 12ft. 27/10/62" and Keith Kings stamp with No. N(y)(18)trams, tramways, esco, scrapped trams, tram 10 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 17: Murphy's House, Panton Hill, 18 colour photographs, 2000
Series consists of 18 colour photographs of the interior and exterior of Murphy's House, a property purchased by Eltham Shire for community use.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Looking north along Bolton Street at intersection with Baxter Street, Eltham, 18 July 1972, 1972
Reconstruction works by Eltham Shire Council, Bolton Street, Eltham, 18 July 1972 No. 154 Bolton Street on right35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)baxter street, bolton steet, bolton street shops, eltham, eltham shire council, infrastructure, main road, road construction -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, ELTHAM ARBOR DAY 1973 - Alistair Knox with school children of the Shire of Eltham, Vic, planting native trees in the Town Park, 10 October 1973, 1973-10-10
ELTHAM - ARBOR DAY, 10 Oct 1973. School children of the Shire of Eltham planting trees (previously planned to take place during the visit of Sir Rohan Delacombe to the Shire on 19th September, 1973 but cancelled that day due to inclement weather). REF: 783 SOURCE: Shire of Eltham (Eltham District Historical Society) Eltham Town Park would later be renamed Alistair Knox ParkBlack and white photographeltham, arbor day, alistair knox, alistair knox park, eltham town park, bridge street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, ELTHAM ARBOR DAY 1973 - Alistair Knox with school children of the Shire of Eltham, Vic, planting native trees in the Town Park, 10 October 1973, 1973-10-10
ELTHAM - ARBOR DAY, 10 Oct 1973. School children of the Shire of Eltham planting trees (previously planned to take place during the visit of Sir Rohan Delacombe to the Shire on 19th September, 1973 but cancelled that day due to inclement weather). REF: 783 SOURCE: Shire of Eltham (Eltham District Historical Society) Eltham Town Park would later be renamed Alistair Knox ParkBlack and white photographeltham, arbor day, alistair knox, alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, ELTHAM ARBOR DAY 1973 - Alistair Knox with school children of the Shire of Eltham, Vic, planting native trees in the Town Park, 10 October 1973, 1973-10-10
ELTHAM - ARBOR DAY, 10 Oct 1973. School children of the Shire of Eltham planting trees (previously planned to take place during the visit of Sir Rohan Delacombe to the Shire on 19th September, 1973 but cancelled that day due to inclement weather). REF: 783 SOURCE: Shire of Eltham (Eltham District Historical Society) Eltham Town Park would later be renamed Alistair Knox ParkBlack and white photographeltham, arbor day, alistair knox, alistair knox park, eltham town park