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Mont De Lancey
Tablecloth, circa 1900
Worked by Miss Lily Sebire about 1900.White tablecloth in Renaissance work, also known as point lace. Braid is stitched onto a calico pattern, then linked by needle and thread in a variety of designs.tablecloths, embroidery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Students Flora of New Zealand
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 Students Flora of New Zealand Author: Thomas Kirk Publisher: Government Printer New Zealand Date: 1900Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 581.993 KIR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free 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, 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, the students flora of new zealand, thomas kirk -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Black & White East Bentleigh State School No 2083 c1900, c2005
Early settlers established market gardens, farms and business in the East Brighton ( East Bentleigh) area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. The small communities established Churches and Schools. The Church of England opened St Stephen's Common School c 1850 in Tucker Road with 26 pupils. When the Government School opened 1878 the pupils were transferred to the new Centre Road building and it served the developing East Bentleigh Community until 1990. East Bentleigh State School no. 2083, Centre Road 1878 was closed c1990 due to the dwindling number of pupils enrolling following development of Valkstone SS East Bentleigh, Ormond East SS ( now McKinnon SS) and Tucker Road SS East Bentleigh Names of Pupils inscribed on back of original photograph show the children of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire Back Row -Bessie long, Ruby Marriott, Irene Peterson, Jessie Gebuer, Grace Reid, Ella Marriott, Daisy Arnold, Lucy Hosking 2nd standing - Edie Roberts, Daisy Marriott, Elsie Strack, Ida Gouruly, Ephanie Bruce, Emma Thompson, Evelyn Marriott, Sarah Jackson, Lola G. 3rd kneeling - Lily Moore, Lizzie Sharman, Mag. Scotland, Em Ray, Elsie Claydon, Lily Marriott, ?? Day, ,Bessie Brewster, Eva Lindberg Front- Florrie D......ieson, Florrie ...i....ade, Ruth Goodrich, Lily Boles, Ettie Arnold, Bessie Marriott, Amie Jackson, Eileen Hosking The Government School opened 1878 in the new Centre Road building near Tucker Road, and it served the developing East Bentleigh Community until 1990. East Bentleigh State School no. 2083, Centre Road 1878 was closed c1990 due to dwindling number of pupils following development of Valkstone SS East Bentleigh, Ormond East SS ( now McKinnon SS) and Tucker Road SS East Bentleigh all situated along or near Tucker Road. Black & White photograph, reproduced c2005., of girl pupils at East Bentleigh State School 2083 c 1900east bentleigh state school no.2083c1900, marriott john, box jessie, pederson vic, long bessie, wong george, shephard hilda, mcneil annie, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME 1: 1900-1909, Nov. 1999 - Jan 2000
Newspaper: Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, volume one: 1900-1909. On the front cover a picture of sir John Quick.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements, bendigo, centenary, bendigo advertiser, supplements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY BUSINESS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Family business: Collier's shoe store in Bendigo in 1900.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Magdala Mine Workers -- one of a series of 19 Photos
Magdala Cum Moonlight Mine Workers. Note the cage at the far right of phoyograph. Some known workers Back Row : ????, G. Grainger, W .Tiddy, H. Wilson, M. Hayes, D. Wells, ???? Front Row : ????, McClean, ????, ????, Taylor or Constable, Bob Tiddy.B/W Photo Two rows of Magdala workers in work clothes in front of Shaft Housing c.1900stawell gold mining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shipping Record
Extract from Shipping Record of the 'Gera' Melbourne for Bremen 1900 passengers Wilhelmina Schwerkolt and children, John and Maryshipping records, schwerkolt, maria catherina wilhelmine, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, johann august, 'gera' (ship) -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Sackville Street Port Fairy Black and white photograph of Sackville Street in Port Fairy maybe late 1800’s -early 1900’ssackville street, port fairy, town, hosking, carter, shops, earle, printer, bootmaker -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - George Robinson's Shop c1900
Black and white photograph of exterior of Geo Robinson's butcher shop 353 Canterbury Road, Canterbury c.1900.canterbury, canterbury road, geo robinson, butcher shops, butchers, gas lamps, cast iron work, letterboxes, window displays -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fan, approx 1900
Brought to Orbost from the New Hebrides in about 1900.A long-handled hand woven palm fan in natural colours. The fan is oval shaped. The handle is narrow.fan handcraft dress-ornament ethnographic -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fan, approx 1900
Brought to Orbost from the New Hebrides in about 1900.A round hand-woven palm fan. It has made with dyed fibres.fan handcraft new hebrides ethnographic dress-ornament -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Leather gaiters, Circa 1900
Leather gaiters manufactured by Holden and Frost Circa 1900Used by bushmen in the 1900's and made and sold by Holden and FrostPair leather gaiters used for leg protectiongaiters, leather -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Tool - Steel poultry shears, Circa 1900
Poultry shears used in catering during circa 1900Retailed by Holden and FrostSteel poultry shears with bone insertshears, poultry -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Saddle, Circa 1900
Leather equestrian saddle as used by riders circa 1900as manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather saddle with stirrups includedleather, equine, saddle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Le Pages white paste, Circa 1900
white paste writing fluid as used Ca 1900As sold and used by Holden and FrostSmall screw top glass jar, with paper label affixed.Le Pages white paste, instrucion's includedjar, glass, ink -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - LePage's liquid glue, Circa 1900
General purpose liquid glue as used Circa 1900As imported and sold by Holden and FrostShort tin can with screw top painted instructions onLe Page liquid glue Always ready for useglue, tin, general purpose -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Chair, ca. 1900
The timber on this captain's chair has been worn smooth across the backrest. It is of solid construction. A captain's chair is typically a wooden armchair with a back that curves around to form the armrests. The style of chair was used in the 19th century and was a statement of status aboard a ship. This captain's chair is an example of the type of furniture used onboard a ship in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Captain's chair; an oak armchair with a low curved back that forms the armrests. It has six turned spindles, a fretted back, a solid saddle seat and is supported on four turned legs. The timber backrest feels smooth and well-worn. Circa 1900.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, wooden chair, captain's chair, armchair, 19th century furniture, nautical furniture, seating -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MARY RICHARDSON MEMORIAL CARD, 1900
Memorial card - black board with gold printing, cameo portrait of elderly lady, with bonnet, lace collar. Gold inscription and verse. 'Dearly loved mother of John and William Richardson, and Ellen M. Nettle. Died at Daylesford, January 26, 1900.the Art Engraving, 11 Elizabeth St., Melbourne.person, individual, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OLD CHUM MINE, 1900's
Negative of view of Old Chum mine, taken from rear of Fortuna. Garden in foreground. Poppet head and chimneys in background. Inscriptions: 'Negative', 'Old Chum Mine from rear of Fortuna, probably early 1900's', 'per survey regiment'.topic, mining, old chum mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; PARLIAMENTARY PATRIOTIC CONCERT PROGRAMME
A cream programme in the form of one sheet with coloured printing. On the front are the words, ' Parliamentary Patriotic Concert. Thursday 22nd February. 1900, Town Hall, commencing 8 o'clock. Repeated at the Royal Princess' Theatre, Bendigo, on Friday, 2nd March, 1900.' There is also extra information provided, regarding officials. Inside the programme the words to, 'The Bushman's Question,' by 'Oriel.' On the third page is the actual programme. On the back of the programme is a photo of ' Departure of 'Medic' with first contingent.' The photo is provided by Talma. Dated 1900.program, theatre, parliamentary patriotic concert, lydia chancellor, concert, entertainment, patriotism, celebration, program, programme, event, collection, war, event -
Mont De Lancey
Table, Circa 1900
The Late Miss E.M. Lord chip-carved the table in 1900.Octagonal shaped occasional table, with chip-carved surface, legs and base, with a shelf below the table top.tables -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Acetylene carriage lamps (pair), Circa 1900
Manufactured by Holden and Frost Ca 1900, for use on their manufactured buggies.Manufactured and utilised by Holden and FrostPair of steel carriage lamps. Square lens to front (opening) and round lens to side, either left or right, Brass fixing point and chimney. acetylene, carriage, lamps -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Kerosene Coach Lamp, Circa 1900
Manufactured by Holden and Frost for illumination on buggies during ca 1900Manufactured and used by Holden and FrostKerosene coach lamp. Red painted. Drop down rear door with red glass circular lens. two square glass panels with red etched floral pattern in betweenbuggie, lamp, civilian 1900 -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Cart/van tree, Circa 1900
as used on horses to pull a variety of heavy equipment Ca 1900as manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostShaped to fit on horses back with two straps that fit around horses belly Two metal rings for reins two brackets for strapping and a metal buckle on end of belly bandPatent etched on saddle surfacecart / van tree, equine -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Nickel plated steel ring, circa 1900
Imported, used in manufacture and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Nickle plated steel ring as used in bridal makingequine agriculture, military, civilian c1900 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book - Journal Methodist Sunday School from May 1904 to November 1917, Wesleyan Book Depot
The register was used by the Port Fairy Methodist church for the record of issuing and exchanging loan library books to their congregation between the years 1900 - 1924 A book which tells the story of parishioners borrowing books from a library held by the Port Fairy Methodist Church and their namesA red blue and cream marbled covered book with a label for Port Fairy Methodist Sunday School Library stuck crookedly to the front cover as well as a centred label stating Library RegisterTop Label- Port Fairy Methodist Sunday School LIBRARY No.................. Time allowed for reading this book, 14 days; beyond this time it must not be detained without the consent of the Librarian. Any Scholar damaging this Book must replace it or be suspended from the privilege of the Library. Lower label- Library Register. Monogram underneath and in pencil- PORT FAIRY -above "Library and in pencil between "Library Register." and the monogram- -W.S.S.- and underneath the monogram in pencil- October 1st 1900 penciled number 9 and letter w also on labellibrary register, methodist church -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle
A clear glass bottle with a paper label and a metal screw lid. It is a cordial bottle which contained Kia-Ora FRUIT CUP FRUIT JUICE CORDIAL. It held 26 fluid ounces. The label has pictures of fruit with red print on a white background and white print on a blue background.Lid - in pencil - 3/4 Base - AGM S M 183 On paper label - Kia-ora FRUIT CUP FRUIT JUICE CORDIALbeverage bottle container cordial kia-ora -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Padre Oliver and wife Moira in the mission's garden, circa 1958
Padre Oliver served at the Seafarers Mission from 1930 to 1960.One of the longest serving Padre's at the Mission in MelbourneSmall rectangular (landscape orientation) black and white photograph depicting Padre Oliver and his wife, Moirapadre oliver, frank oliver, moira bird -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Carr Brown, Greensborough Cemetery, 26/07/1910
Grave of Carr Brown (died 26/07/1910) in Plot# I17 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]greensborough cemetery, carr brown -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Jug
Decorative ceramic cream jug. Border on lower rim of red flowers on red stems including green leaves. Has a wide border of navy blue. Above it has the same decoration as described for lower rim. Above it has a narrow rim of navy blue. Jug has a narrow spit and a thin decorative handle in white. The base and interior of the jug are also white.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, jug