ill (plates) (b/w)non-fictionAn anthology of true life stories from many wars, told by Australians who served in New Zealand, the Sudan, South Arica, China, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli, Palestine, France, North Africa, Crete, Malaya and New Guinea.australia - military history, australia - military - personal narratives

On 23 July 1922, Brighton City Council adopted the recommendation from a sub-committee that the site for a war memorial be at Green Point, Brighton Beach. Brighton Council invited designs, limited to returned soldier architects and 18 designs were received. The first prize of £30 was awarded to the architecture firm Irwin and Stevenson and the designs were exhibited at the Brighton Town Hall in 1925. The bronze casting, using lost wax technique, was executed by sculptor Mr. Paul Montford, to the design of the architect and the central assemblage was believed to be the largest bronze casting in relief carried out in Australia at the time. The Brighton War Memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor, the Right Honourable Arthur Herbert Tennyson Baron Somers, K.C.M.G., D.S.O., M.C., on Sunday 24th April 1927 in the presence of 4,000 people. The memorial was originally constructed to commemorate those from the City of Brighton who served in World War One but has since been augmented to commemorate those from the municipality of Bayside who have made the ultimate sacrifice during official periods of hostility.War memorial consisting of a sandstone cenotaph, granite base and sandstone terrace situated at Green Point, Brighton. The cenotaph is a truncated obelisk with classical decoration in stone and bronze. The cenotaph bears the Rising Sun badge in bronze relief near its top with bronze lettering running down the cenotaph reading "ERECTED IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919". A bronze relief assemblage of crossed weapons, a wreath, the lamp of valour and the Latin phrase "DUCIT AMOR PATRIA" (love of country leads me) sit above the base which is carved with the word "SERVICE". The terrace walls have bronze relief medallions with images of the head of an airman on the left and an infantryman on the right. The back of the cenotaph bears a torch in bronze relief near its top. On the sandstone wall behind the cenotaph are three large bronze plaques that lists the names of those from the City of Bayside who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. At the back of the sandstone wall is carved lettering reading "HISTORY GAVE THEM A COMMON FAME. POSTERITY A COMMON MONUMENT" with 1914 carved on the left and 1919 on the right.brighton war memorial, memorial, cenotaph, green point, war memorial, brighton, service, paul montford, irwin and stevenson, rising sun, wreath, weapons, lamp of valour, great war, world war one, honour roll, honour board, roll of honour, ducit amor patriae, brighton beach, city of brighton, leighton major francis irwin, roy kenneth stevenson

The compiler of this book, Carol Altmann, was born in Warrnambool and worked as a journalist for some years. She is the author of two other books and co-founder of the online magazine, Bluestone Magazine. ‘Warrnambool -This is home’ contains colour photographs of people and places that are favourites with the local residents. Some of them, such as the Aquarium, are no longer existing. This book is of some importance as it records the people and buildings that are well-known in the city and evoke fond memories for both those who live in the city and those who have moved away. As such, it is an important social and historical recordThis is a paper back book of 64 pages. The cover has a blue background with an image of the angel from the War Memorial on the front cover and a photograph of the author, Carol Altmann on the back cover. The pages are bound with glue and contain colour photographs of places in Warrnambool and an accompanying text for each. Front cover: ‘Warrnambool – This is home, Carol Altmann’ Back Cover: Biographical details of Carol Altmann carol altmann, warrnambool this is my home

This book 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 Air War Against Germany and Italy This volume describes the part played by increasing numbers of Australians in the first four years of the air war in Europe and the Middle East. Author: John Herington Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1954Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS 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, australia in the war of 1939-1945 air war against germany and italy, australia in the war of 1939-1945, australian war memorial, john herington

This book 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 South-West Pacific Area-First Year Kokoda to Wau This volume describes the fighting on land in the South-West Pacific from mid -1942 to March 1943 Author: Dudley McCarthy Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1959Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, australia in the war of 1939-1945 south-west pacific area-first year kokoda to wau, australia in the war of 1939-1945, australian war memorial, dudley mccarthy

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint which features various images on a blue and green background. The images from the top are: high tension wires and supports; numerous 'Coca-Cola' cans that descend in size; a war memorial statue; bluestone building; several orange sheep with one black sheep.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: 30

Black and white view of Charing Cross, Bendigo, looking northward along Pall Mall. Two trams near Alexandra Fountain in centre of photo, baby health centre far left of photo. War Memorial, Post Office, Shamrock Hotel and School of Mines in background.Pall Mall Bendigo. V 35. Valentines Post Card on back.basil miller, charing cross bendigo, tramways

Colour postcard: Alexandra Fountain and War memorial in centre, surrounded by circular lawn garden. Pall Mall and Mitchell Streets intersection in middle ground. Tram behind fountain. Car in immediate foreground. Ezywalkin sign on corner building, The Beehive behind. Possibly 1960's ?bendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, pall mall, alexandra fountain

High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Colour photo of High St Charlton showing west end shops. SEC office on LH side, on the RH side is Paterson's Fibre Glass Factory, Charlton Cinema. Yellow panel van parked in front of cinema. Part of War Memorial in bottom right corner.sec, paterson's fibre glass factory, charlton cinema

Soft cover, portrait orientation, predominantly dark green cover, front features image of sculpture garden with four mounted soldiers in upper quadrant featured at the National Boer War Memorial, Canberra. Circular emblem of Boer War service and authorship credit. 368 pages. non-fictionBoer War Soldiers and Civilians of Morwell boer war, soldiers

The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. Modern photographic postcard of the QPO Restaurant and the former Kew Court House. At the front of the restaurant is the Kew War Memorial, the drum of which at this stage was incorrectly painted a shade of green, which the Council later changed after representations from the Kew Historical Society and a heritage report.QPO Bar, Restuarant & Function Centre/ Cnr High Street & Cotham Rd. Mel Ref 45 C6 MacKenzie photography / Copyright margiesphotos.com.auqpo restaurant, kew post office, kew court house, kew war memorial, postcards -- kew (vic.)

Souvenir Plaque from Australian War Memorial.Small wooden brown shield with a gold plastic Rising Sun Emblem with a crown in the centre and The Australian Army at the bottom. on the back is a plastic fold out stand attached by two screws.Rising Sun Emblem has "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY".plaque, souvenir

The story of the Vietnam War memorial and Commemorative gardenBook, cardboard hard cover semi gloss finish, yellow and white print front and back, front has B & W photograph of a soldier tending a small child, back cover has small colour illustrations of flags and emblems, 184 pages plain slightly glossy white, illustrated, colour, B & W and sepia tone photographs.vietnam war, commemorative garden

This photograph shows War Memorial Park Greensborough. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough war memorial park

Esplanade and Alfred Square, Boer War memorialcolour postcard, unmounted, originalwritten on front: 'from Norma Martin(?), printed: View of Esplanade, St Kilda, post marked 1907

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Both, Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners, white background with all text, depictions in brownish red colour, there are Five sketches over in total.Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital".sovenirs, toruk, mats

Minin Gate at Midnight is a painting by Australian artist Will Longstaff. Longstaff completed the painting in 1927 and the original is now located at the Australian War Memorial. The painting depicts ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate War Memorial.Longstaff painted the work after attending the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial, at Ypres, on 24 July 1927. The memorial commemorates the men of the British Empire, including Australia, who died during the 1st World War around the town of Ypres. A print of the Menin Gate at Midnight, oblong in shape, framed in a timber frame, a cardboard matte surrounds the print.Careys Picture Framing Gallery, Professional Framing, Shop 13 Packington Arcade, 129 Packington Street, Geelong West. A brass plaque is also attached to the Print.menin gate, longstaff, ww1, australian war memorial

Looking south past Eltham War Memorial on right.35mm Colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue stepped)dudley street, duplication, eltham, eltham war memorial, main road, our lady of help christians church, our ladys school, road construction, war memorial garden, war memorial gates

This photograph shows signage in War Memorial Park Greensborough. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough war memorial park

The original oil portrait is held by the Australian War Memorial.Large official framed colour print of King George V in military uniform. The linked article by Laura Cook, published by the AWM in 2017 gives a history of the original Berrie portrait and reproductions."His Majesty King George V"king george v, kew (vic.) — municipal collection, wwi

Useful reference listed for further reading and research e.g.page 11. Many Corack names and almost all people in the group photos are named. Effectively relates to social and enviromental themes in local history that led to closed rural schools with the drift and decline in population.Green and cream cover A4 size 94 page book - a record of the Corack district with photographs and town map blocks featuring owners.Topics covered include,churches,sports,community organisations and buildings,mail runs,rabbits,war memorial, water,Lake Buloke,Corack Station.Top of introductory page:handwritten text-"Donated to the Wycheproof Historical Society by Mick Giddings of 'Willandra' Museum."corack, local history

Postcard, color. View looking north towards Post Office along west side of street. War Memorial on LH side, garden in front, iron fencing along footpath. On back of card: Bendigo, Victoria, Looking to the Post Office, Pall Mall, from Charing Cross.'Nu Color Vuebendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, post office, war memorial, pall mall

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Krieger-Denkmal (War Memorial) erected by the Germans at Chareroi in Belgium to celebrate a victory in August 1914. It is a stone tower with the city behind it. Wreaths placed at the base and 'August 1914' inscribed at the top plinth. In 1920, after the War, it was blown up.postcard, postcard, ww1, belgium, krieger-denkmal, charleroi, war memorial

Date made April 1992Colour photograph of the Lakes Entrance War Memorial on Marine Parade, showing inscriptions listing service people from Lakes Entrance who served during WWI and WII2. Photograph shows first Anzac Day Service 1992. Flag at half mast. Lakes Entrance Victoriapublic utilities

Black and white small format postcard of town, taken from south shore of the lake. It shows a panoramic view of Esplanade and buildings, jetties, Great War Memorial cypress trees, Jemmys Point and Kalimna Heights in background. Vegetation of sand hummocks in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Township from Ocean Beach Lakes Entrance No 13memorials, vegetation, waterfront, township