Book belonged to Richard Goodall, Mortlake, 1914 Covered in brown paper 1975Infantry Training Publisher: Cassel & Company Limited Date: 1847 Covered on brown paper. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, infantry training, book, richard goodall

The Westinghouse Brake A Refernce Book Publisher: The Westinghouse Brake Company Limited Date: 1892flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the westinghouse brake, book, great ocean road

The vehicle in this photograph is the mobile dark room of George Rose, the founder of the Rose Stenography Company g.o.r; george rose; early-photographers; the rose series

Grieve embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Persic on 3rd June 1916, and returned to Australia on 8th April 1918. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Messines on 7th June 1917.Collection of photographs, letters and newspaper articles of Robert Cuthbert Grieve (37th Battalion, A Company)photographs, ww1, letters, victoria cross, robert cuthbert grieve, 37 battalion, messines

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 Bible Dictionary Front cover torn away Publisher: Cassell and Company Date: 1887 Label on spine cover with typed text that is illegible Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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 bible dictionary

Printed invoice from Clarke and Co., Battery Owners to reward Gold Mining Company.clarke and co, battery, wighwick and wright, h. clarke, mining, assay

Underground Survey of The Victoria United Company from Geological Survey of Victoria, Memoirs No. 4.ballarat east, victoria united company, cgt, mining, geological survey, longitudinal section

Collection of 29 various insurance documents issued to S. A. Bush. Various insurance companies.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Fragment of letter, signed E. De Garis, refund of monies to Irrigable Estates Company.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, de garis, irrigable estates

Contract from the South Melbourne Gas Company for lighting street lamps in Sandridge 1873.utilities - gas, south melbourne gas & coke company

Bendigo Preserving Company Stencil: Vellum I-X-L meaning "I excel"

Bendigo Preserving Company Stencil: PIE - PEACH Poor condition damaged stained and watermarked

Document. String bound cardboard folder containing the Rules of the Company, made before incorporation.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, rules

Document: booklet, 2 pages, no cover. 'Prospectus of the Golden Sovereign Gold Mining Company.'organization, mining, golden sovereign gold mining compan, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: golden sovereign gold mining company

Black plastic framed black and white print of HMAS Sydney with ships company on deckprint, hmas sydney

historic, coal miningB/w photograph, Victoria Company Lignite Mine, Lal Lal, c 1900lal lal, coal mine, lignite, victoria company

Black Cloth Banner of New Zealand W Company of Kiwi and Wreath with vietnam Ribbonwhiskey company, new zealand, banner

In 1914, Frederick C Drake opened Mitcham's first estate agency in a red brick office building on the corner of Station Street and Colombo Street, Mitcham.. In 1926 Norman Armstrong took over the business but retained the original name. In the early 2000s the agency was sold to Philip Webb Real Estate and the Drake & Co name ceased to exist.Black and white photo of the interior of Drake & Company office, Real Estate Agents of Mitcham.drake & co, real estate agents

Hand written book which starts with minutes from the Kitty's Quartz Mining Company.old colonists association ballarat, ships, immigration, kittys quartz mining company, h. feild, g. whykes, d.g. dalzell, b. betts, john laurie, david gilchrist dalzell

Green cardboard packet with informational company and product text highlighted. Used for Rubber BandsNorman Bros. Pty. Ltd. / Manufacturing Stationers Printers and Importers / Pure Rubber Bands Save Time and Twine / 60-62 Elizabeth Street, Melbournenorman bros, stationers -- melbourne (vic)

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed hand coloured lithograph depicting the Madame Berry Gold Mining Company in Ballarat. art, artwork, madame berry, samuel thomas gill, s.t. gill, available, gold mine, poppet head, post and rail fence, creswick, f.w. niven