Black and white photograph of a Ballarat SChool of Mines certificate held by the Gold Museum. The copy was probably made for the Ballarat School of Mines History Book by Warren Perry.frederick martell, andrew anderson, ballarat school of mines, registrar, mine manager

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. 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 International Scientific Series Vol 63 The Geological History of Plants" Author: Sir William J Dawson Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1888Label on spine with typed text PAT 560 DAW Inside front cover has a sticker that reads 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, sir william j dawson, william j dawson, the international scientific series vol 63

The Turbulent Years, A History of Australia 1770 - 1975 Soft cover with 136 pages with maps, black & white and some coloured illustrations. Poor condition, cover looseJ R J Grigsbyaustralia, history

A Brief History of the Paynter Family, with a reference to those at Epsom 1906-1940,. 16 pages in cardboard cover with black and white photographs. Compiled by Reg Paynter 1985.Reg Payntergenealogy, family, paynter, bendigo-epsom-family history- paynter

Nurseries of the Church, Victoria's Lutheran Schools, then and now small histories, 135 pages with black and white photographs published by Charles Meyer School of Education Monash University.Charles Meyerschool, history, lutheran

Book Hahndorf A brief look at the town and its history compiled by Anni Luur Fox, 96 pages in soft cover with black and white photographs 7 illustrations.Anni Luur Foxhistory, australian, hanhdorf, history-south australia - hanhdorf- german - lutheran

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Travel bug: does anyone know the history of ''The Bendigo Flee'' pictured. Circa 1930s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A collection of various newspaper cuttings about Myer family and Myer (Bendigo) employees along with official Myer documents about the history of the firm and developments (1875 - 1981).person, individual, myers family, mr buckley, mr nunn

Handwritten notes on history of Tramways from inception in 1890, plus break-down of motive units and rolling stock by number. Two A5 pages, pen and ink.person, individual, basil miller

Book: PASTORAL SETTLEMENT IN NORTHERN VICTORIA VOLUME TWO CAMPASPE DISTRICT - 602 pages with photos, illustrations, and pull out maps. History of stations and runs in the region.J.O. Randellhistory, agriculture, northern victoria - campaspe, farming, pastoral life, farming life, northern victoria. agriculture

'Back to' St. Luke's Toddlers' home - 24 pages with photographs, illustrations. Includes history of St. Luke's, time line, childcare in Bendigo, residential child care.St. Luke's support committeeevent, back to, st. luke's toddlers' home, bendigo, child care, st. luke's, st. luke's orphanage, st. luke's family care.

The Little Flower at work 1958 - 1983. A History of St. Therese's Parish Kennington. 128 pages with photographs, illustrations. Prepared for Monsignor Francis Owens, Parish Priest.Keith Housecottage, miners, bendigo, churches, st. therese's, catholic. keith house, monsignor f. owens. priest, parish.

A source book of Australian History. Part 2. Discovery and exploration. 211 pages with map. Inscription inside front cover: Florrie Anderson, A. Form , BHS, 1921.pub: Chiswick Press, Londonhistory, australian, f. anderson, history, exploration, bendigo high school.

Advertisers and Advertising, A peep into the social and business history of the Bendigo Chinese A4 typed research presented to the Bendigo Historical Society 6th February 2009, 12 pages.Carol Holsworthcommerce, advertising, chinese, bendigo-chinese-business

The Sovereign of Sandhurst. Signed by the author. History of Bendigo and the Maclachlan connection. Bendigo Mac. With Index. 150 pages Tartan dust jacket over black hard cover.Marjorie Pettersonautobiography, maclachlan & clan

Specimen Cottage in Hargreaves Street Bendigo was built by stonemason James Brierley in 1856. He purchased the land at the first land sales in 1854. It is possibly the earliest building still standing in Bendigo. Further information "Written in Stone - The Story of pioneer Bendigo Stonemason James Brierley and his family" Written by Barbara Poustie. Published in 2017. Printed by Bendigo Historical Society.Bendigo advertiser from 04/10/1969. Article titled: Nat. Trust rates this 113 years old lady a "C" details the history of Specimen cottage. In red pen Bendigo Advertiser 4-10-69bendigo building, specimen cottage, james brierly, national trust

The "McIvor Times" first published 29 issues in 1863. In 1852 gold was discovered along the McIvor Creek and within six months 40,000 men had rushed to the scene. The first land sale occurred in January 1854, and the town was named Heathcote. By 1854 the majority of miners had moved on.A sixteen pages supplement to the McIvor Times. Published Wednesday, April 3, 1963, titled Centenary Supplement local newspaper history. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.local newspaper, mcivor times, heathcote

Bendigo Soccer league Year Book 1972 -small booklet -20 pages, blue cover -Lists of people involved in the teams/events -Brief history -ads

Correspondence re Frederick Wilhelm Kraemer to BHS (1980). Enquiry re Kraemer and the Sydenham Gardens (Sydenham Gardens Hotel) in Sandhurst (mid 1850s to 1976 history).person, individual, frederick wilhelm kraemer, syhanhams gardens, sydenham gardens hotel, sandhurst.

St. Just's Point. Author: George Ellis. History of Cornish and area in Bendigo called St. Just's Point, near Long Gully. Foreword by James Lerk.George Ellisbendigo, history, st. just's point, bendigo, st. just's point, history, heritage, mining, cornish

Document, Buy Goodness It's Gillies was the slogan for Gillies Pies and other pastries and cakes made at Gillies Bendigo.The back page has a history of Gillies pies .document, names of bendigo pioneers, gillies brothers

A typewritten book titled: the Conservation History of the Whipstick by Peter Ellis. The book is in 14 separated parts, each part comprise 5-6 pages stapled together.bendigo, history, whipstick

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, October 30, 2003. History: a group of miners from the New Chum Consolidated Mine, circa 1904.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A copy of a 12 pages souvenir insert from the Bendigo Advertiser dedicated to the Shamrock Hotel. Several articles recount the history of the hotel from the beginnings to the latest renovations.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, shamrock hotel

Hard covered book, BUCC A history of the Bendigo United Cricket Club (1853-2018) by Darren Rodda, contains 262 pages with black and white & coloured photographs.Darren Roddarecreations, sports, cricket, bendigo-cricket-bendigo united

Australian Mining History Monographs Number 10 information about the Australian Colonies by Dr.G.H.Bruhn. Hamburg 1855. Transcribed from old Gothic by Marta.Birrell. Written in English.Dr.G.H.Bruhn.victoria, history, mining, mining history - victoria