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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Historic Postcard - Set 2 no 6- Shire Hall, Nunawading, c1890
Black and white historic postcard (Set 2 No 6 ) Shire of Nunawading Hall, Station Street, Box Hill, c1890. Original supplied by Box Hill Historical Society - 2 copiesbox hill historical society, shire of nunawading hall, nunawading library & information service -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, 6. War Memorial: Unveiled 1925, 1988
Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.6. War Memorial: Unveiled 1925. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the sixth of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "WAR MEMORIAL: Unveiled 1925. Post Office, Court House and Police Station erected 1888. ... The Junction of High Street and Cotham Road became the commercial heart of Kew." Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart, wwi, kew war memorial -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army, A Copy of Australian Army: 6 Construction Group, RAE: Watermanship And Rafting: Introduction And Safety Precautions
The Royal Australian EngineersA Copy of Australian Army: 6 Construction Group, RAE: Watermanship And Rafting: Introduction And Safety Precautions which is on cream coloured paper. This is held together by a staple near the left hand corner.manual, 6 construction group, the royal australian engineers, rafting, watermanship, safety precautions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Darren Jones, 6 Ruby Lane Greensborough, 04/06/2018
6 Ruby Lane Greensborough. Two bedroom unit, sold for $542,000 in May 2018. Previous sales: October 2013, $350,000 and August 2003, $119,000.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides. ruby lane greensborough -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph - Framed Team Photograph, Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club, Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club: Division 6 section winners season 1992-1993, 1993
Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club: Division 6 section winners season 1992-1993. Includes inset of team members absent on the day of photograph.Colour team photograph with caption in timber frame, under glass.heidelberg golf club, heidelberg golf club bowling club, pennant (bowls) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 6 Mine Street Greenhills, 24/11/2012
6 Mine Street Greenhills. 3 bedroom home, auctioned 24 November 2012, sold December 2012 for $580,000; re-sold November 2014 for $632,000Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colourmine street greensborough -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Minutes of Norwood High School Ladies Auxiliary. Two books: 7-Nov-1959 to 6-Mar-1963 and 2-Apr-1963 to 1-Jul-1964, 1959 - 1964
Universal Exercise Books containing minutes of Norwood High School Ladies Auxiliary. Two books: 7-Nov-1959 to 6-Mar-1963 and 2-Apr-1963 to 1-Jul-1964.Norwood High School/Ladies Auxiliary Minute Book. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A. M. Walker, 1955-1961
Documents about Alexander McDonald Walker on his retirement as Managing Director of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd, August 1955.Documents about Alexander McDonald Walker on his retirement as Managing Director of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd, August 1955. Letter of thanks from Victorian Stoneware Pipe Manufacturers' Association, September 1955 and obituary August 1961.Documents about Alexander McDonald Walker on his retirement as Managing Director of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd, August 1955.walker, alexander mcdonald, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd, victorian stoneware pipe manufacturers' association, clay products association -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Petty's Orchard; 6 April 1997, 06/04/1997
Autumn Excursion to Petty's Orchard, Pontville and Schramm's Cottage led by Irvine Green (1913-1997); 6 April 1997. L-R: Opal Smith, Sue Law.Colour photographactivities, petty's orchard, irvine green, opal smith, sue law -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Mothers Club Receipt Book, Ringwood State School Mothers Club Account Book. Nov-1937 to 6-Mar-1938, including names of financial members 1940-1950. Black corners with red cloth spine. 173 pages, 1937
Account Book of Mother's Club, State School, Ringwood from Nov-1937 to 6-Mar-1938. Then 1940 to 1950 with names of financial members. Black corners with red cloth spine. pp. 173Mother's Club Account Book - on front, in ink -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of The World Vol 6
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. The Historians History of The World Vol 6 set 3 A comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of Nations as recorded by the great writers of all ages Edited by Henry Smith Williams Publisher: The Times Date: 1908Front loose endpaper has 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, the historians history of the world vol 6, henry smith williams -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Emu Vol 6
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. The Emu Vol 6 - 1906-7 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Hon. Editors C F Belcher and A J Campbell Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1907 Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 6, c f belcher, a j campbell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Historic Postcard - Set 1 no 6 - Electric Supply Truck, 1920s
Black and white historic postcard (Set 1 No 6 ) Nunawading Shire Electric Supply - early 1920s - showing truck and five men squatting beside it. Original supplied by Nunawading Library & Information Service.nunawading shire electric supply, nunawading library & information service -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, Jack, Kenneth, "Mt Porndon and the Stony Rises - No 6 Volcanic Plains of Victoria" by Kenneth Jack, 1962
Kenneth JACK AM MBE RWS, (5 October 1924 – 10 June 2006) Australian watercolour artist Kenneth Jack who specialised in painting the images of an almost forgotten outback life; old mine workings, abandoned ghost towns, decaying farm buildings. He became a professional painter at the age of 39 after giving up his job as senior instructor at the Caulfield Institute of Technology. In 1977 he was elected to The Royal Watercolour Society and in 1982 was awarded the MBE, and the Order of Australia (AM) followed in 1987. Framed three block lino print showing the volcanic plains of Victoria around Stony Rises. It is Number 6 in the Volcanic Plains of Victoria series. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.31/40artwork, artist, kenneth jack, printmaking, volcano, mt porndon, mount porndon, linocuts -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 3rd Training Group Plaque, 3rd Training Group Plaque that was present to 5/6 RVR SGT Mess
The 3rd Training Group has since been disbanded3rd Training Group Plaque with the training group symbol and the writing "3 Training Group", the metal plate contains "presented to 5/6 RVR SGT Mess by WO2 J Prince OR TRG Wing" -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army, A copy of Australian Army: Fire Control Equipment Tests, Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7
A copy of Australian Army: Fire Control Equipment Tests, Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7. These are kept in plastic sleeves which is held together by a metal clip.australia - armed forces - service manuals, military equipment, fire control equipment tests -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, House, Poulter Avenue Greensborough 2016, 11/08/2016
Photograph of 6 Poulter Avenue Greensborough. Digital copy of colour photograph.poulter avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jasmin Burge, Works on Nell Street roundabout August 2011: group of 6 photographs, 15/08/2011
Works on the Nell Street Greensborough roundabout, August 2011. Group of 6 photographs showing road workers completing an upgrade to the roundabout. Photographs taken by GHS member Jazz Burge.Digital copy of colour photograph.nell street, roadworks -
Galen Catholic College
1965 St. Joseph's College Form 6 [Year 12] Students
St. Joseph's College was a Catholic primary and secondary school for girls which merged with Champagnat and Galen Catholic Colleges in 1983. These photos were of the entire Form 6 cohort in 1965.st. joseph's college, galen catholic college, champagnat college, year 12 students, form 6 students, 1965 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 6 Stanley Road, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 6, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. January 6: Assist training – Andrew White, Rocky Ballengari and Milos Jamieson. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Case with Books x9 - 1930s to 1950s, 1. The Lawsons by Gwen Meredith 2. A Many Splendoured (sic) Thing by Han Suyin 3. Reach for the Sky by Paul Brickhill 4. My Fair Lady 5. Brownies at St. Bride's by Ethel Talbot 6. The Children's Treasure House 7. Complete Household Guide 8. The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in Pictures 9. Under Southern Skies Victoria ..Australia
These books are all old and belonged to local families in the Kiewa Valley. Reading was a major form of entertainment from the 1930s before TV was available.These books give an insight into the interests of families in the Kiewa Valley prior to the invention of TV.Case - Stiff cardboard, yellow & green with two yellow strips on outside. Inside blue squares. Metal handle attached. Fastened by two sliding locks one at each end and each with a key hole. There is a clip/clasp in the front centre. Books: Nos. 1-4 A collection of x4 medium size novels belonging to Vera Hore; No. 5 x1 belonging to Jessie Hollonds, Tawonga and is a small book with coloured cover. No. 6. large red book No. 7. a large yellow/brown book No 8. a large hard covered red book with x2 gold lions on front No 9. colored cardboard cover with spiral spineCase - Label on the lid inside and centre top: 'Made by/ Permacase/Melbourne, Victoria/Aero Tweed Books: 1-4 Mrs Vera Hore / Bogong Hotel / Tawonga inscribed on front page 5. Lois Jessie Hollonds, Tawonga "To dear Lois / With best wishes / from Nancy / Xmas 1934 inscribed on front page 6. Dorothy Maureen Ryder / Tawonga / 1-10-35 inscribed on front page 7- - 9. nilhore family tawonga hotel, hollonds family, old books, royal tour 1950s -
Bendigo Art Gallery
Painting, Col JORDAN, Weaver 6, 1978
(verso) stretcher bar: col Jordan/(illeg.) Yarran RD/OATLEY N.S.W, (verso) u.l; Jordan/7/78/WEAVER 6painting, australian artist, abstract, pastel, colourful -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 3/6/1940 - My War Part 6 - Evacuaton Nearly complete - Dunkirk, Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk
Local Newspaper Coverage - Special - My War Part 6Local Newspaper reporting the World War 2 dated 3/6/940The Sun Newspaper dated 3/6/1940 - Special Coverage - My War Part 6 - DunkirkLocal Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage - Dunkirkworld war 2 - dunkirk -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Negative, Lewis Tulk, Possibly 6 Preston Salvation Army Scout Group at Dixons Creek, c.1980
Metal pole tent belonged to 6 Preston Salvation Army Scout group who used to camp in Dixons Creek Donated by Lewis Tulk, former Scout Area Training Commisioner for Leaders.scouts victoria, scout leader training, lewis tulk collection, yarra batman area, 6 preston salvation army scouts, dixons creek, scan - 120 format 6x4.5 negative -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: April 6, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. April 6: NILS update – Barbara Taylor, Bursary winner – Bryony Balaton-Chrimes.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Keith Rooney's Driver's Certificate, 1955
Copy of Keith Rooney's driver's certificate.Copy of Keith Rooney's driver's certificate, authorising him to drive a metropolitan omnibus, dated 13 July 1955.Copy of Keith Rooney's driver's certificate.rooney, keith, certificates -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Otira Road, 6, Caulfield North 3161
Copy of letter by unnamed Valuer No 205 to H.H. Held, occupier of property at 6 Otira Rd, Caulfield North. Both sides of sheet States details of house. Handwritten signed notes on valuation of 6 Otira Road. List of other house sites, with prices. (2 sheets) Handwritten list of dimensions for each room and outhouses at 6 Otira Rd, Caulfield North. Handwritten note with dimensions, details and comments.otira road, brick houses, aroona road, caulfield north, howitt road, held h.h., architectural features. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Petty's Orchard; 6 April 1997, 06/04/1997
Autumn Excursion to Petty's Orchard, Pontville and Schramm's Cottage led by Irvine Green (1913-1997); 6 April 1997. L-R: Opal Smith, Bob Francis, Blanche Shallard, Irvine Green.Colour photographactivities, petty's orchard, irvine green, blanche shallard, bob francis, opal smith -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments Vol 6
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. 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 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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 Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments Vol 6 Author: Rev. Thomas Scott Publisher: James Nisbet and Co Date: 1866 Further Information: With explanatory notes, practical observations, and copious marginal referenceThe label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 220 SCO Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the holy bible containing the old and new testaments vol 6, rev. thomas scott