Printed on photo "Lake Loughnan Ringwood"Typed below photograph, "Building the recreational man-made lake on the north side of Loughnans Hill. It was the local swimming hole in Werac Drive gully beyond Kubis Drive. Now site of a new housing estate." Written on Photo "Lake Loughnan Ringwood"

Typed below photograph, "Building the recreational man-made lake on the north side of Loughnans Hill. It was the local swimming hole in Werac Drive gully beyond Kubis Drive. Now site of a new housing estate". Written on photo: Lake Loughnan Ringwood

The following names were on the Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board - A.H. White, C.H. White, L.C. White, H.E. White, G. Croucher, P. LaFranchi. L. LaFranchi, T. LaFranchi, W. Pickering, H. Pickering, J. McMahon, R. Hull, J. Neale, D. Williams, W. Risk, J. Waddingham, R. Waddingham, G.A. Heron, W.F. Heron, D. Dunstan.Photograph of the Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board on display in the Smeaton Primary School in 2013.world war one, kooroocheang state school, kooroocheang state school honour board, la franchi, kooroocheang, a.h. smith, smith, l.c. white, croucher, p. lafranchi, t. lafranchi, pickering, mcmahon, hull, kneale, risk, g. waddington, waddingham, heron, dunstan, williams, peter lafranchi

Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One "Daily Mail" postcard showing a wounded soldier being carried off the battlefield on a stretcher.world war one, harry holmes, troops, prisoner of war, german, stretcher, wounded

"Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War II" - manuscript and notes.Original M.S. Copy of / Table of Limits for Appraisement / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various Technical reports.wool bale descriptions wool sales wool brokering, c. of a. - central wool committee, wool bale descriptions, wool sales, wool brokering

Thought to be taken at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road circa 1900. Maybe related to the Dodgshun family.A black and white photograph of a man standing in bushland. He is wearing a coat that has toggle-like closures down the front (instead of buttons). He is also wearing a cap and has his hands in his pockets.clothing and dress, warrigal road, surrey hills, terreglea, house names

Side view of Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 with wreaths at base and Chapman Bakery in background. Black & white photo of Soldiers Memorial World War 1. This photo is a side view of the memorial showing Chapman bakers shop in the backgrounds, looking south with the black range on right side of photo.stawell ww1

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. The year is unknown but assumed to be 1994. There may be more photos to come and can be added here. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. The article in the Answer in October 1996 shows the event was still going then, but there were no photos at this stage so added the article here instead. Its a great photo of widow Beatrice Gay.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Black and white photo of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1994 and an article from 1996widows, function, answer

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached French waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Legatee waiters included Legatees Lucky Luscombe, George Woodward, Stuart Leslie and John Stevenson (President in 1993). These colour photos were taken at the same time as the black and white photo (00909) used to promote the 1993 WWI widows luncheon. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 2 of Legatees as waiters at a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1992.widows, function

These medals were awarded for service in World War 1 and World War 2.These medals are historically significant as a tangible connection to J. H. Pattinson's service during World War 1 and World War 2.Four medals including a WWI Victory Medal, a WWI British War Medal, a 1914-1915 Star Medal and a War Medal 1939-1945 belonging to J. H. Pattinson, Stoker.O.N, 1108/ War for Civilisation 1914-1919j. h. pattinson, victory medal wwi, bristish war medal wwi, 1914-1915 star, 1939-1945 war medal, geelong naval and maritime museum

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 The Japanese Thrust This volume of the army series of the Australian offical war history relates mainly to the operations in Malaya in the first ten weeks of the war Japan Author: Lionel Wigmore Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1954Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS The top of the Text block has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has 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, australia in the war of 1939-1945 the japanese thrust, australia in the war of 1939-1945, lionel wigmore, australian war memorial

An unnamed woman sits outside with her hands patting a large dog. Closer to camera, and framing the woman with his arm and head, an unnamed man leans forward and puts his hand to his head.1 b/w photograph of two unknown peopleassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1

Australian War Memorial stained glass, australian war memorial

New sculptures honouring returned service man and women will be created for Greensborough's War Memorial Park.News clipping, black text and colour image.leigh conkie, greensborough war memorial park

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. In 1994 the author Patsy Adam-Smith was a personality of the year helping to promote Legacy. She attended the lunch and in one photo is with Legatee Eddie Jowett and widow Mollie Thiele (red jacket). Legatee Eddie Jowett led the Legatees in singing to the widows. There was also a pianist and a female singer attending. Two legatees reading a song sheet are George Standish and Maurie Lockwood. Legatee Lucky Luscombe can be seen in a false moustache posing for the camera. Also a photo of the hard work being done in the kitchen. Audrey the kitchen lady is obscured at far right. It appears to be Joan Miller with her back to the camera, and Sue Sargent (a widow who helped a lot in the kitchens) is on the right hand side. Other ladies names in the photos are not known. The following year more Legatees followed Lucky's lead and wore false moustaches to provide entertainment. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 12 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function

Yields information about industrial issues in Geelong over one man trams and rosters, and that Ballarat was keep advised of the situation.Set of three (two copies of each), newspaper clippings from the Geelong Advertiser, 27/10/1952 cut out and pasted onto blue paper, with the Newspaper Name and date type on each piece. News items were: "One Man Trams" - quoting Mr. T. A. Farr, Manager SEC Geelong re the proposed introduction of one-man trams. alterations to through routing and effects of this. "Tram-men's Protest" - resolution passed against proposed new roster, one-man trams, quotes union Secretary Mr. C. McDonald, and details of the resolution. "Road Operators' Meeting", about a proposed meeting of road operators to form a Geelong Sub-branch of the Road Transport Development Association of Victoria on 28 October. Over 250 invitations sent out. Quotes the president Mr. S. V. Leslie.one man trams, geelong, unions, rosters, road transport

The Boer War Memorial was created by sculptor James White in honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in the South African War (1899-1902). White used the electrolytic copper deposit method to produce this large statue, which is sometimes mistaken for a cast bronze work. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). The sculpture was unveiled on the 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia and then Mayor of Ballarat, J. J. Brokenshire. Bravery and mateship are beautifully captured in depiction of a scene taken straight from the battlegrounds. Today the memorial is a much-photographed tribute and exploration of the friendships and struggles of men at war. A proud cavalry horse bears the weight of two men in the chaos of the battlefield. The Boer War in Africa was an early example of the Australian Colonies sacrificing men and equipment for Britain to defend it’s Empire against colonial insurgence. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat.Horse and figures, bronze mounted on bluestone base and granite plinth, plaques list the war dead. The artwork depicts two soldiers and a horse. A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. In honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in South Africa 1899-1902. Foundation stone laid 18th May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). Unveiled 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia. J. H. Barker Chairman. J. J. Brokenshire Mayorboer war, south africa monument

Matron Hamilton. Special School Stawell 1967 talking with man from Public Works. Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell education

Australians At War - A Pictorial History: Updated edition: Australia's battles from the Boer War to Iraq, 2007.Australians have fought in overseas wars for more that a century and created a legend on land, sea and in the air. This new edition of a famous pictorial history, constantly reprinted since its publication in 1991, brings their remarkable story up to date and includes an account of recent operations in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.australia – history, military, world war 1914-1918 - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - australia, vietnam war (1961-1975)

Photographs of the Daylesford War Memorial taken on the 50th anniversary of the Long Tan battle during the Vietnam War. battle of long tan, long tan, daylesford war memorial, world war one, vietnam war, korean war, boer war, world war two, john cock, royal australian navy, royal australian airforce, australian imperial forces, daylesford

Yields information about consideration of one-man tram operation., Yields information about consideration of one-man tram operation.Set of two memorandum and a copy of a letter on heat sensitive paper of a letter to the Minister dated 1/6/1962 - concerning the operation of one-man trams - very hard to read original. See Reg Item 7903 as well.trams, tramways, closure, letters, one man trams

Side view Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 c1924 -1925. In the background is the Anglican Church, and doctors' residence & surgery. The photograph is taken in Main St.Another black and white side view of the Soldiers Memorial World War 1. looking towards the Anglican Church c1924 -1925. The view also shows the doctors residence and surgery on the left. stawell ww1