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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Activities, Melbourne City Mission, Jubliee Hall, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1950
Photos come from the collection of Sr Norma Barnett who ran the mission from the'1950s. the photos accompanied her talk to the PMH&PS on 22.10.2001Black and white lasercopy of group of photographs showing the activities of the Melbourne City mission at Jubilee Hall, Bay Street, c 1950religion - baptist church, societies clubs unions and other organisations, sister norma jean barnett, jubilee hall -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Flong, R.A.N. Reply Slip, Riall Bros, Printers, Mar 1950
Temporary negative mould made to cast a metal stereotype used for printing.A Flong created by Riall Bros Printers for a Reply Slip Form for Royal Naval Victualling Depot, Port Melbourne. March 1950."MAR-50" in pencil on the top margin. "NAVAL STORES" in pencil in the bottom margin.armed services - navy, riall brothers pty ltd, business and traders - printers, hma naval victualling depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 2 at the North terminus. Photo early 1950's.. trams, tramways, geelong, north, tram 2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Invoice, T J FITZGERALD, Plumber to Mrs STANFORD, Stokes Street, Port Melbourne, 1950
Found at 246 Stokes Street, Port Melbourne. Thomas Joseph FITZGERALD was a plumber during the 1950s and 60s. Initially working from his parents house at 12 Poolman Street, he moved to 77 Ross Street after his marriage to Dorothy Joyce STONE in 1952.Invoice of T J FITZGERALD, Plumber, 12 Poolman Street, to Mrs STANFORD at 246 Stokes Street, for various repairs, 1950.business and traders - plumbers, thomas joseph fitzgerald, mrs stanford -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 6/06/1950 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of one Bendigo's single truck trams and its truck.Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 14 side and truck or bogie - 21E truck. Photographed by John Webster, 2/6/1950. Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Bogey of Tram 14 Bendigo 14" and on right hand edge "BB9 F4 / T15 / F16 / 1/6/50 1/50 - 63 at 12, VV HP3".tramways, trams, bendigo, 21e trucks, tram 22 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE, 1/2/1950 - 8/11/1988
Documents, Bert Graham Collection, copies of correspondence to various companies in Bendigo, from 1 February 1950 - 6 November 1988.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Age of Longing
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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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. SIGNIFICANCE 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Age of Longing Author: Arthur Koestler Publisher: unknown Date: 1950Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC KOE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Inside the front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, the age of longing, arthur koestler -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Studley Park (Kew), c.1949
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Small black and white photograph of a panoramic view from the tower of 84 Princess Street, Kew during the occupation of the house by the Weir family during the years 1918-1950. The house and garden had formerly been named Illapa and then Parcnacilla. In 1950 the family sold the house to a religious order who renamed the house 'The Towers'. It now forms part of 'Rylands'.illapa -- 84 princess street -- kew (vic.), aerial photographs -- kew (vic.), studley park (kew) -1930s -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, January 1950
An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a group of people sitting at the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victoria Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's.Family Group Steavenson Falls Jan. 1950 From: Judith Macdonald Professional/ Color Papersteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Business Names :Gilbert Kingsley Thomas, C 1950
This certificate relates to the registration of an individual in association with a business. In this case Mr Gilbert Kingsley Thomas operating Sambell's Corner Pharmacy. The Sambell name has long been associated with pharmacies in Warrnambool. For the most part these pharmacies were at different places in fairy Street. From the block below Koroit St to Monaghans on the corner of Lava and Fairy Street. This business name of MR Gilbert Thomas operated from the corner of Fairy and Koroit St. This certificate has links to one of Warrnambool's longest established pharmaciesCream coloured framed certificate with black text and personal items typed into the form.Rectangular black painted frame.Gilbert Kingsley Thomas: 30th October 1950: Registration number 113490: Sambell's Corner Pharmacy:warrnambool, warrnambool chemists, gilbert kingsley thomas, gil thomas chemist -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white phograph of Rogers Cottage, c.1950
Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of Rogers Cottage and the rose garden with the Coolgardie safe on the balcony.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: 'CHURCHILL EARLY 1950's'churchill island -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, chamber pot, white enamel, c1950
A chamber pot is a portable toilet, meant for nocturnal use in the bedroom. It was common in many cultures before the advent of indoor plumbing and flush toilets. A typical chamber pot used in City of Moorabbin c1950White enamel chamber pot c 1950chamber pots, toilets, nightcarts, iron maidens, septic tanks, sewerage, sandringham, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, 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, early settlers, pioneers, post world war 2 estates, plateway, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Lobb children at Greensborough War Memorial, 1950c
The Lobb children sitting on the base of the Fallen Soldier's Memorial Greensborough. The Memorial was moved from its original site in Main Street to Lower Park near Mrs Lobb's Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) before a final move to War Memorial Park.This photograph shows the Memorial at its Lower Park site.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Circa 1950fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, lobbs kiosk, lobbs tea rooms, lower park greensborough -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
Line of nine Ariel motorcycles. Circa 1950police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle branch; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mavis Jones Dadswell Bridge, 1900 - 1940
The Second of 7 Photcopies of Photos Man Leaning against 1950's Utility -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Blouse
White ladies crepe blouse. Circa 1950 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Crests
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1950s
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: SHAROLDINGS AS AT 26/10/1950. 8/11/1950 AND 21/12/50
Two pages listing sharoldings as at 26/10/1950-8/11/1950 and 21/12/50. the first page is typed while the second is handwritten.hanro, clothing, share register -
Tennis Australia
Prize, 1950
Silver prize vase inscribed: 'INTERNATIONALE TENNIS-/MEISTERSCHAFTEN/VON DEUTSCHLAND/GEM. DOPPEL/II PREIS/1950'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Kew Philharmonic Society, Fourth Annual Report / Kew Philharmonic Society, 1950
The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.The fourth annual report of the Kew Philharmonic Society. The 12-page report covers the period 1 October 1949 to 30 September 1950. arthur dear collection, kew philharmonic society -
Mont De Lancey
Card - Greeting cards, Specialty Hallmark, 1950's
Five highly decorative floral birthday greeting cards from the 1950's. Three have ribbon decoration in pink, green and purple.Greetings written inside from 'Netta & Neville, Mary or Eva'. On the back of the pink roses card, handwritten in pink pencil '1 Camphor in Eucalyptus, 1/2 teas menthol, Olive Oil' greeting cards, birthday cards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Ramekins, c 1950's
Used in 50's and 60'sFor baking in the ovenFour Ramekins - coloured green, mauve, yellow and pumpkin, with black surrounds and small handles on the side. Made by Guy Boyd in the 1950'sGuy Boyddomestic items, cooking -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1950's
Black and white photograph of Geelong 36, with the destination North, corner of Malop and Gheringhap Sts Photograph and date unknown, early 1950's.on rear in ink "PMTT 26, MMTB 26, Geel 36 Ben 5"trams, tramways, geelong, north, malop st, gheringhap st, tram 36 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Alfred, late 1950's or early 1960's
Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 35, southbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, late 1950's or early 1960's. Taken from ???On rear typed in red ink "Sebastopol line. / Car 35" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in purple ink.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 35 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph and Medals, L/Cpl. Neville G Rose
Service medals issued to VX95196 - 3/400050 Private Neville George ROSE born 17/5/1926 at Coburg. He served with the 3rd Battalion RAR from 28/9/1950 to 30/10/1950 a total of 33 days when he was killed in action in Korea aged 24 years. Military service records currently closed. Timber frame with maroon felt mount containing photograph of soldier, eight medals with attached ribbons two metal badges and plaque.VX95196 - 3/400050 L/Cpl. Neville G. Rose 2/5th Battalion 2nd A.I.F 1st New Guinea Inft. BN 3rd Royal Aust. Regiment Killed in Action Korea 30/10/1950neville g rose, korea, 2/5th battalion 2nd a.i.f., 3rd rar, killed in action -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Circa 1920 - 1950
Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts a man dressed in dark trousers, a white long sleeved shirt and broad-brimmed workers hat digging around in the Three Mile Mine at Barramutha. The mine was an important gold resource and was typically mined using a method known as hydraulic sluicing whereby high powered water jets are used to dislodge rock or move sediment. The remaining water sediment slurry is directed through sluice boxes to remove the gold. The Beechworth mining district was one of six mining districts established by the governor-in-council on 4th of January 1858 under the provisions of An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields (21 Vic no. 32). This photograph shows historic and research value into the historical methods of hydraulic sluicing in the Beechworth mining disctrict. It also shows the evolution of the mining methods and has potential for understanding future engineering endeavors in the context of victorian mine goldfields. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 7597.3/ Copied from original on loan from Webb (QLD)/ Donated Nov 2009/ Barnawatha Three Mile Mine 1920-1950/ Owned by Plain Bros then Parkinsons/ Managed by John Weir, Peter Jenson, Jack Cox/ Slicing. three mile creek, three mile goldfields, three mile beechworth, goldfields, #beechworth, hydraulic mining, hydraulic sluice, burke museum -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Typee
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. Typee Author: Herman Melville Publisher: Oxford University Press Date: 1950Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 910.4 MEL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, typee, herman melville -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Roger de Stoop, 1956
Roger de Stoop was born in 1912 in Flanders, Belguim. He migrated to Australia and set up a mattress ticking factory in Blackburn North in 1950.The company produced damask ticking. de Stoop sponsored Belgian migrants to work in his factory and built housing for them close to the factory. He sold the business in the 1960's to Smith and Nephew but continued to manage the manage the business until 1966Black and white photograph of Roger de Stoop showing the Prince and Princess of Luxembourg around his Blackburn North textile factory which was established in 1950. Bales of ticking in foreground. Staff standing, guests seated.de stoop, roger, de stoop textile factory, blackburn north, textiles, prince of luxembourg, princess of luxembourg -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Reg V Brock, Mrs R. Poulston Mayoress 1949 - 50, 1954 - 55, c 1950
Prior to the election of female Councillors and Mayors in the 1960’s, The Lady Mayoress role was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoresses made important contributions to their local communities through their charity work and as ambassadors for their region on a state and federal level. They also undertook some Mayoral duties on occasions if if their husband was unavailable. Mayoress Poulston was born Dora Isobel Morgan and was actively associated with many charities including the Baby Health Centre. Mayoress Poulston died in 1965 aged 75 and was born and lived her entire life in the district. Framed, oval photographic studio portrait. Hand coloured detail.ll, Reg Brock / of Bendigo. lr, Mrs R. Poulston / Mayoress / 1949 - 1950 / 1954 - 1955dora morgan, dora poulston, reg brock photographer, robert poulston, city of bendigo mayoress, city of greater bendigo portrait