Hand written Minute Book of School Committee dating from 6th August 1913 to 16th December 1947. Also including the Minutes of District conference 5th September 1917 and some records of accounts.Below title on cover, handwritten in fading pencil "SS 522". At top right corner of front cover "Selma H. Morrison". Inside front cover "T. S.P E.G.T.J."minutes, rutherglen, state primary school, rutherglen state primary school no 522

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 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent 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 have 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 1850s to the late 1950s 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. Singing to The Cattle Author: Brian Elliott Publisher: Georgian House Date: 1947 Label on spine with typed text R.A. 824.914 ELL Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library singing to the cattle, brian elliott, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, 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

Ballarat Sub-Branch Past President E T Thomas 1941-1947literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

In 1947 Birney safety cars, (dead man controllers) replaced older cars.basil miller, bendigo trams

National registration identity card under sixteen years. Card number DNA 2314998 issued to Janet F, Elliot of Aysgarth Guildford Road, Bisley Surrey valid from 2nd September 1947 till 2nd December 1947. The card is brown in colour. The second National registration temporary identity card number DNA 2314995 issued to Tom E. Elliot class code AV, address Aysgarth Guildford road Bisley Surrey, valid from 2nd September 1947 to 2nd December, 1947.government, federal, identity card

Two black & white photographs of the Pioneers’ Memorial. One photo shows a close-up view of Corinthian Pillar supporting the roof of the dome. The other photo is a distant view of the memorial with a view of the directional pedestal under the dome installed in c 1947. Note the white iron posts either side of the steps to protect the memorial from external hazards.Two black and white photos of Pioneers Memorial on Big Hill Stawell. One photo shows the detail view of the top of the Corinthian pillar. The second photo is a view of the memorial showing the directional indicator pedestal installed in c 1947. The white iron posts either side of the steps on the second photo were constructed to protect the memorial from hazards such as cars.stawell

Black and white photograph of Joyce Suto ( nee Baker) on left. Bridesmaid dress is of gold nylon with olive green sash. Worn at wedding in Gloucestshire, England on 8th April 1947.|See NA2823.1-2 for dresssuto, joyce

This commemorative plaque was made for the round, stained glass window titled “Christ showing the helmsman the way” that was originally installed at the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown. The window was donated as a memorial to the members of the Merchant Navy whose lives were lost in the Second World War, 1939-1945. The donor was the Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary, an independent ladies association working with the Williamstown Missions to Seamen (re-named the Mission to Seafarers in the year 2000). The window was officially dedicated on December 14, 1947 by Geelong's Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. J.D. McKie. In the early months of 1948 this bronze plaque was also placed in the chapel above the altar. The Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen’s Church ceased operation in 1966. In 1979 the Victoria Missions to Seamen donated this round, stained glass window and the memorial plaque to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, along with many other items and furnishings. These items have been used to simulate the Williamstown Mission and Chapel as much as possible. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This plaque is significant for its connection with the round Sanctuary window above the altar in the chapel at Flagstaff Hill. The window was originally installed at the chapel of the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown in 1947, and is listed on the Victorian War Heritage Inventory No. 196973 as an object of significance. The plaque is also significant for its recognition of the members of the Merchant Navy who lost their lives in service to our country during World War II. The plaque is important for its connection with the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and Missions to Seamen, which were dedicated to supporting seafarers from all over the world. The funds the group raised helped to furnish the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church in Williamstown, including the Sanctuary window, pews, carpets and hangings. These items are now part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. Plaque: rectangular brass commemorative plaque. Each corner has a round hole. Inscription impressed into the metal and filled in with black paint. It is now part of the Williamstown Missions to Seamen Collection. “IN MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS / OF THE MERCHANT NAVY WHO WERE LOST / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / THE WINDOW ABOVE THE ALTAR / WAS ERECTED BY THE WILLIAMSTOWN / LIGHTKEEPERS AUXILIARY / 1947.”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, lightkeepers auxiliary, ladies harbour light guild, 139 nelson place williamstown, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, e. s. & a. bank williamstown, christ directing a sailor, christ showing the helmsman the way, quartermaster’s hand on the wheel, stained glass window, church window, religious window, sanctuary window, memorial window, war memorial window, victorian war heritage inventory, victorian heritage database, merchant navy ww2, 1939-1945, anglican church, bishop mckie, flying angel club, williamstown lightkeepers' auxiliary, ladies' harbour lights guild, commemorative window, memorial plaque, merchant navy, ww ii

Date made February 1947Black and white photograph showing part of the road bridge over there Snowy River, river level low, man in shorts standing at edge of river. Orbost, Victoria.bridges, waterways, recreation

This book tells the story of the Rev. William Hamilton (1807-1879), a pioneer Presbyterian Minister in the Western District. He studied at Glasgow University, became a Presbyterian Minister and came to Australia in 1837. He spent some time in the Goulburn area in N.S.W and then moved to Kilnoorat in Victoria in 1846, building a manse and a church at Darlington and later two churches at Mortlake. He retired from active ministry in 1873. This book is significant in that it was written by a Presbyterian Minister in 1946 and gives details of the life and work of a local pioneer Presbyterian minister, the Rev. William Hamilton. It is a rare book.This is a small paper back book of eight pages with a mottled green cover with a blank back and a black and white photograph of Rev. William Hamilton on the front. The pages include printed material and three more black and white photographs. The pages have been stapled but the rusty staples have been removed. Front cover: ‘The Pioneer of Presbyterianism in the Western District, Rev. William Hamilton, by Rev. H. Clark, M.C, M.A., Terang, 1947’presbyterianism in the western district rev., william hamilton

Set of two tickets for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tours: .1 - 40 Mile Tram Tour - 15/2/1947 - leaving Glenhuntly Depot - P. W. Duckett Secretary and L. Marshall-Wood - President. Ticket No. 33 on Manila cardboard. .2 - 30 Mile Tram Tour - 29/11/1947 - leaving Camberwell Depot - C. L. Busch - Secretary and L. Marshall-Wood President. Ticket No. 31 on Blue cardboard. On the rear of .2 is an advert for Coles and Garrard, Optometrists Bourke St.trams, tramways, aeta, tours

Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Cream knitted bed jacket. Ends of sleeves, bottom edges and horizontal areas in front and back, patterned. Seven cream buttons down the front. Part of baby set.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia, clothing, baby

.1) Metal Medal with date bar mounted on red white blue striped ribbon. Medal crown, crossed swords one star "Orde Vrede" in centre bar dated 1947 embroidered lettering on back in white..1) embroidered on back FA. A. Tack/Bredamedals, awards

Document. Tan coloured envelope addressed to the Secretary, North Virginia Gold Mining Co. Stamped Sydney 12th Jun 1947. Letter from Conciliation Commissioner stating the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1946.organization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, gold mining, letter

Side view of Ariel without driver, registration number 67-039. Circa 1947police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle

Front view of Ariel without driver, registration number 67-039. Circa 1947police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle

Photos of the lifeboat crewsRealism, historicalBlack & white photograph of the lifeboat crew from the "Queenscliffe" in full waterproof dress in 1947On the reverse - " 86-05"

Four programmes for the 1947 Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis

Programme for the 2nd July sessions during Wimbledon 1947. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis