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Kew Historical Society Inc
Print - Framed Fashion Plate, History of Fashion - Napoleon III 1865 to 1870, Present Fashions 1870 to 1875, c.1878
Framed fashion plate showing the 'History of Fashion' during the period 1865 to 1875.fashion plates, fashion - 1870s, french fashion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Oral history on Harold Bakes, 1996
Oral history on the life of Harold Bakes provided by his daughter, Wendy Ingham.bakes, harold arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, History lives on in restored cottage - Schwerkolt Cottage, 7/04/1966
'History lives on in restored cottage', article on Schwerkolt Cottage, its restoration and furnishing.schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of the 7th Nunawading (1st North Blackburn) Scout Group, 1967
History of the 7th Nunawading (1st North Blackburn) Scout Group, formed in 1961.History of the 7th Nunawading (1st North Blackburn) Scout Group, formed in 1961.History of the 7th Nunawading (1st North Blackburn) Scout Group, formed in 1961.nunawading scout group, 7th, north blackburn scout group, 1st -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A BRief history of Blackburn Lake, 1999
This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.blackburn lake, heidelberg school, adult deaf and dumb society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Methodist history, 1977
History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.History of Mitcham Uniting Church - a joining of Mitcham Methodist and Mitcham Presbyterian Church.mitcham uniting church, methodist church, presbyterian church, mitcham presbyterian church -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Childs History of England
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. A Childs History of England Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: Chapman & Hall Ltd Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 823.8 DIC Paste down front end paper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service 1st inside front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 2nd inside front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institutewarrnambool, 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 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, undated, probably 1980s
Donald Clark Collection. Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, by Donald Clark.tarnagulla, radnell family -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, undated, probably 1980s
Donald Clark Collection. Book: The Story of the Radnell Family, Nottingham to Tarnagulla - A Colonial History, by Donald Clark.tarnagulla, radnell family -
Melbourne Legacy
Administrative record - Document, minutes, Minutes of Advisory, Tradition & History & Archives Committee 25/11/1986, 1986
A copy of the minutes of a committee meeting that discussed The Presidents Fund and the Over 70 meetings. It mentions that the annual gatherings for member over 70 years of age, originally meant it was primarily for those who fought in World War 1. Now WWII members were nearing that age and criteria might need to be reassessed. The Over 70 meeting was a major contributor of funds for the Presidents Fund. Perhaps by 1986 the annual amount donated by the Berry Trust had ended (for many years $1000 a year was received from the fund set up by Legatee Walter Berry). The President's Fund was created in 1932 by a donation of £50 from Legatee Walter W Berry from his late father's estate "to help temporarily embarrassed Melbourne Legatees" towards the end of The Great Depression. The aim of the fund was the give the President a way to help needy cases with discretion and without having to gain approval from committees. In many cases the money was repaid by the recipient. This document was in a folder labelled President's Fund Correspondence with many other documents that included correspondence, receipts of donations and material about when money was given to help appropriate cases. The folder was marked with H40 which is part of an early archive project from the late 1960s and early 1970s.A record that there was an Advisory, Tradition and History Committee at Legacy. The Presidents Fund was a significant help to legatees and junior legatees who were unable to obtain help from other sources.Minutes of the Advisory, Tradition and History Committee, black type on white A4 paper.financial help, presidents fund -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Blackburn Technical School, 1/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.blackburn technical school, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of state school No 4865 - Laburnum, 1969
A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.laburnum primary school no.4863, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 4/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room - roofing timbers being placed.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 8/02/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room New disabled toilet finished.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 18/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room - area for kitchen being framed.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 8/02/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room finished - getting back to normal.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Local history collection
Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.public libraries, city of nunawading, nunawading library, local history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A History of the Forest Hill Cricket Club, 1/04/1995 12:00:00 AM
A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995A history of the Forest Hill Cricket Club celebrating 40 years: 1955 - 1995forest hill cricket club, 40 years -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Methodist Church history, 26/02/1967
The history of the Mitcham Methodist Wesleyan Church prepared by the Trust Secretary, E.E.R. Randles.methodist church mitcham, wells, w (rev), benjamin, j.j. (rev), lavender, j.c. (rev) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, The History of St Timothy's, Forest Hill, c1991
A History of St Timothy's Church and Primary school, Forest Hill by Srini Peries.st timothy's catholic church, forest hill, coghlan, gerard, fr, st timothy's catholic primary school, forest hill. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Project to record oral history, 26/01/2000
Article on long-time resident Andrew Hannam and the Whitehorse oral history project.hannam, andrew willoughby, oral history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Report, Brief History of Establishment of Schools
Information boardInformation board giving brief history of the establishment of schools in the former City of NunawadingInformation boarddenominational schools board, national board of education, vested schools, non-vested schools, common schools board, harkaway national school, nunawading common school no. 454, burwood east primary school no. 454, thompson, john edward, mount pleasant methodist church, scotchman's hill, delaney's road, vermont, winter, john, mcghees road, mitcham, delaney's road common school no 1022, vermont primary school, no. 1022 -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Mike Craig, A History of the Camberwell Hockey Club 1932-1982, 1982
Published in 1982 presenting a history of the Hockey club over the past 50 yearscamberwell, sport, hockey -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, History of Cessna 180 - 161 War Bird
Black Framed document. Documented History of 161 Recce Flt Cessna 180framed document, cessna 180, 161 reconnaissance flight -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of the Development - Schwerkolt Cottage, n.d
History of the development of Schwerkolt Cottage by Jean Field mentioning many of the people involved.schwerkolt cottage, murphy, phyllis, murphy, john, wilson, (mr), satchwell, keith, satchwell, joan, faggetter, pat, field, jean, sheppard, harry, creber, ann, atkinson, bruce, city of nunawading, cox, george -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Susan Priestley, Cattlemen to Commuters: A History of the Mulgrave district - now the City of Waverley 1839-1961, 1979
History of Waverley as a Municipality, published in 1979. Contains illustrations and black and white photographs. camberwell, waverley, mulgrave -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Virginia Bartlett, Canterbury Primary School 1908-1992 - the establishment of the school: a brief history, 1992
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Synan, Peter, Units of the Royal Australian Air Force. A concise History Volume 7 - Maintenance Units, 1994
A history of the town of Sale, Victoria, Australia from 1839 to 1993. Includes index.With every best wish Peter Synantownship, government -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, East Gippsland Regional Planning Committee, Holding on to our History, 1980
Details of historical sites with comments about the money raising activities. History of construction..historic sites, charities, architecture -
Port of Echuca
Audio - Oral History - Jenny Watson, Oral History of Captain Jenny Watson recorded 2023, 2023
Jenny Watson is a long-time employee of the Port of Echuca known for her extensive knowledge of the Murray River and associated stories of past and present. Born in Rhodesia, Jenny escaped internal conflict and came to Australia at 19 years old. A great horsewoman and also a natural on vessels, when she came to Echuca in the 1980s, she soon trained for her Masters Certificate with the encouragement of skippers such as Kevin Hutchinson and Alan Bartch. She skippered the P.S. Canberra and P.S. Emmylou for many years. Jenny worked at the Tourism Centre before the Discovery Centre was built. Her knowledge helped her become an integral Tour Guide at the Port of Echuca and her sensitivity to the unseen world, led her to develop the special Port After Dark Tour revealing some of the spirits and energy that runs unseen through the Port from past events. This remains a very popular tour with visitors and locals. Jenny currently comes in as a specialist volunteer talking to visitors about every subject to do with Port. Jenny is a living legend. Jenny features in the Women of the River Exhibit in the Discovery Centre.Digital recording of oral history interview with Jenny Watson riverboat captain in the 1980s. discovery centre, tour guide, port after dark, captains, murray river captains, women of the river, p.s. canberra, p.s. emmylou, 1980s