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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, prior to 1915
Letter on back to Henry McMeeken from his sister Violet who was at Sale High School 8 November 1915Black and white postcard showing SS Omeo passing the swing bridge at Sale VictoriaN W Morrwey Stationer Salesettlers, houses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mechanics Institute in Main Street Stawell c1980's
Mechanics Institute Main Street Stawell. Used for many years as the library. Built in 1875 after the previous institute was damaged by fire in 1874. Architect Mr. George Inskip. Previous wooden institute destroyed by fire in 1866.Black and white photo of Mechanics Institute Upper Main Street. With white Valient Chrysler in foreground of photo beside bush.Hairdresser Nice "N" Natural Saloon stawell -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Instrument - Surveyors Cross
Sighting compass / surveyors compass used in conjunction with theodolite for accurate readings of angles between designated visible points in the horizontal and vertical planes.Brass surveyors cross with original box. Used in conjunction with theodolite to take compass readings. Architects' / N. H. SEWARD / Instrumentscity of greater bendigo surveying -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Small full length portrait of a lady standing beside a pedestal? With a vase on it. She is resting her right arm on a book on its edge on the pedestal. Her dress is long with a trailing piece at the back. It also has an apron piece with a frill at the front and continuing to the back. She is wearing a lacy collar and a locket which she is wearing over her right shoulder and under her left arm. Photo mounted on cream card with gold printing and a gold border. Decorative name of photographer on the back.N. White, Mitchell St., Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, n white -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY N/L GOLD MINING LEASE, 18 April 1957
Document Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company N/L document - gold mining lease document, Vol 334 071, dated 18 April 1957, 4 pages with map. Map adjoins Bendigo Cemetery. Lease between Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company N/L and the State of Victoria. No. 11339, Vol 334 Fol 071.organization, mining, gold mining lease, deborah extended gold mine, gold mining lease -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Ephemera, Jan-40
The Victorian Forester v2 n.4Periodical -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Tea cosy, Unknown
Belonged to Mrs. H. N. LordA large padded tea cosy to enclose a teapot. It is made of pale green satin with a white diamond pattern, and pink roses. It has two silver metal handles with a metal clip and a green satin lining.A crown with olive leaves is on clip.tea-cosies, household textiles, domestic equipment -
Mont De Lancey
Gloves
Belonged to Mrs. H. N. Lord.One pair elbow-lengthed, pale grey, diamond-patterned, nylon evening gloves with gathered side seams.clothing accessories., evening gloves, gloves -
Mont De Lancey
Hand mirror
Gift to Mrs. H. N. LordSmall Japanese cloisonne handbag mirror with blue background and small coloured flowers and gold frame. On gold metal stand.hand mirrors -
Mont De Lancey
Gloves - Black
Worn by Mrs. H. N. LordPair of full length - fine nylon gloves with black pearl buttons.gloves,, evening gloves -
Mont De Lancey
Fan
Used by Mrs. H. N. LordClear plastic Spanish style fan, edged with pink plastic and pink ribbon trim.fans, folding fans -
Mont De Lancey
Fan
Used by Mrs. H. N. LordWooden Spanish style fan with flower painted detailing on ends and pink tassel.fans, folding fans -
Mont De Lancey
Pot pourri sachet
From Mrs. H. N. LordPink chiffon pot pourri sachet with pink ribbon and artificial flowers.pot pourri -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Slag from the Ballarat School of Mines Assay Furnace, c2008
A number of pieces of slag that was found n close proximity to the original Ballarat School of Mines Assay Furnace, when it was at Mt Helen Campus c2008ballarat school of mines, assay furnace, slag -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Ringwood -Montrose-Heathmont folded Map with ads for local businesses. C1960s
Front cover missing - ad for power cords and piston rings - originally back cover.White folded map from Ringwood > Montrose E > W and North Ringwood > Heathmont N > S surrounded by ads for local businesses. Not dated. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Captain James Cook
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. Captain James Cook, R. N. One hundred and fifty years on Author: Sir Joseph Carruthers Publisher: John Murray Date: 1930Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Pastedown front endpaper has 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, captain james cook, sir joseph carruthers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Fishes of Australia and Their Technology
Fishes of Australia and Their Technology Author: T C Roughley, Economic Zoologist Publisher: Government Printer Sydney N S W Date: 1916 Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, fishes of australia and their technology, t c roughley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER (copy), 22.6.1915
Photocopy of letter from B.N.Edwards, in Gallipoli, to his family. Refer Cat No 108.61 for his service details.Black & white photocopy of a letter from B N EDWARDS to his family, stamped PASSED, from Gallipoli. 4 pages stapled together.documents-letters-copies, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM, FRAMED, 1916
Norman Graham, No 551 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Battalion on 1.6.1916 age 22 years 11 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, promoted to Cpl 22.8.1916, promoted to L/Sgt 18.11.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, KIA 7/9.6.1917, no known grave.Poem, gold printing on yellow background, frame is black with silver edging. Poem titled "Christmas Thoughts 1916" by Cpl. N. Graham 551. military history - souvenirs, frame accessories, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, A Look at the Bright Side, 1988
Soft cover book. Green buckram. Cartoon of two diggers in a rainy jungle. Black shadow writing. Pages - N/A Illustrated with comedy cartoons."L SCHILLING" books, military history -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, 30 Lorne Pde Surrey Hills, c. 1980
Tracing paper copy, "Preliminary Site Plan," by "?N." and a rough sketch on paper. Scale 1:100. Possibly Landscape Design Project 1978.surrey hills, landscape design -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brooch
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Gilt/gold coloured brooch in shape of a fern leaf, curved with the letters NZ in the centre (N above the Z). Has pin/clip on back. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s (?)
Men on the upstream embankment of Lake Wartook.Photo shows five men (one only partly visible n the left side) on the rocky embankment of a large body of water (Lake Wartook).scenery, lake wartook -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Passage to Australia on the Benalla in 1925 for the Bradley family
Bradley family settled on Phillip IslandHistoricalBlack and white photocopy of A4 typed letter from Australia House, London re passages to Australia for Mr E. N. Bradley and family Government of Australia. Migration & Settlement Office. Australia House. 12 March 1925bradley family, migration, letters, betty pedley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - LETTER BADGES WW1, C. 1914 - 18
Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service history..1) Badge brass with the letters "R E", two lugs on the rear. .2) Badge brass with the letters "N F", two lugs on the rear.badges, uniform -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS, 10th Annivesary Meeting, Port Melbourne Uniting Church, Ann Smallpage, 25 Aug 2003
46 photographs of 10th anniversary PMH&PS meeting held 2003 at the Uniting Church. Julie Alla (l) and Mary Lyden (r)ncelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, julie allan, mary lyden -
Clunes Museum
Print - PICTURE OF 5 CHILDREN
A FRAMED PRINT SHOWING 5 CHILDREN, SMALLEST CHILD ON HORSEBACK WITH A WHIP. CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND WITH A DOG. THE PICTURE IS IN A BROWN WOODEB\N FRAMEprint, picture of five children -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER MINES DEPARTMENT
LETTER FROM MINES DEPARTMENT TO MR. R N LEWIS, CASTLEMAINE IN REPLY TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLUNES MINE 12 JULY 1973new north clunes mine, r n lewis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Roger N. Hannaker
Black and white photo of Roger N. Hannaker, President Australian Institute Building Surveyors, Vic. Chapter. Also Manager, Buildings, City of Nunawading.hannaker, roger n., australian institute of building surveyors -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Leisure object (Item) - PAN AM Airlines Travel Kit