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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The National Country Party of Australia
Forty-two pages of a typewritten document outlining the policies of the National Country Party of Australia. Authorised on behalf of the Federal Council of the National Country Party of Australia by the Hon. L.A. Solomons M.L.C. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. country party, policies, politics, federal -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Flyer, The University of Melbourne et al, Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day For Learning, 30.11.2023
climate adaptation, birrarung, ballerrt mooroop, yarra riverkeeper, merri-bek city council -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Flyer, Climate Adaptation Along the Birrarung: A Day for Learning
exhibition, yarra river, birrarung, ballerrt mooroop, wurrundjerri country, university of melbourne, birrarung council, yarra riverkeeper, merri-bek city council -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ski Boots - Cross Country, mid 1900's
These cross country ski boots are part of the pioneer ski recreational sport in the Victoria Alps. The mid 1900's saw the Victorian Alps begin to be used for recreational skiing, especially cross country. The majority of skiers at this point in time were either from the SEC Vic. Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. With greater and better coverage of the Winter Olympics and some medal wins, skiing became more interesting and rewarding for city dwellers in Melbourne and Sydney.These ski boots are of great significance to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that winter sports in the region have and still do attract not only skiers but also provide an employment (even though seasonal) avenue which "livens up" a small rural community and provides for a diversity of land usage which did not exist in the 1800's. These brown cross country ski boots, "Grief" brand have "cherry" inserts with cream laces, within the main boot. The boots have red and black laces and crossover tie flaps (to allow for maximum front foot entry. These boots do not have any ski clips to hold firm those restraints (quick release) on the skis (like "modern boots and skis). The heel section has the red Greif "W" pattern.At the underside of the rubber sole in freehand script "Cresta"snow skiing, ski boots, winter recreational sports. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lower Plenty Bridge, 1970, 1970
Black and white photograph showing the hand rail and plaque 'Country Road Board 1970'bridges, main road, lower plenty, plenty river -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
Two Ariel Square Four Mark IIs with riders on country road. Circa 1954police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel square four motorcycle -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Document - Country Roads Board Specifications - R. C Handrail, R.C. HANDRAIL, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PRINT - 'THE AMPHITHEATRE COUNTRY PALM VALLEY NT, ALBERT NAMATJIRA
Colour print of 'The Amphitheatre country, Palm Valley, NY. From the watercolour by Albert Namatjira.person, individual, basil miller -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Map - Map, Vietnam
Colour map of vietnam and neighbouring countries with a decorative border of cultural aspects in a gilt framedonated by the Pham Family to National Vietnam Veterans Museum 9.03.2007map, vietnam -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group at picnic in the country, 1920s
Sepia photos of young adults and social activity in 1920s 05 - Group at picnic in the countrysocial activities, picnics -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group at picnic in the country, 1920s
Sepia photos of young adults and social activity in 1920s 06 - Group at picnic in the countrysocial activities, picnics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Mountain cattlemen
Appeal to Nunawading voters to stop the government 'running the High Country'. - pamphlet at a Nunawading byelection.Appeal to Nunawading voters to stop the government 'running the High Country'. - pamphlet at a Nunawading byelection.Appeal to Nunawading voters to stop the government 'running the High Country'. - pamphlet at a Nunawading byelection.elections., victoria. legislative council. nunawading seat, mountain cattlemen, political parties, liberal party, varty, rosemary -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet - Catalogue, Charles Potter, Government Printer, Catalogue, Botanic Gardens, Sydney, 1895
Some handwritten annotations beside plantn?old", "B06.2565 Mr Frame" on cover, "J. P. Leathe", "1895" inside cover. names. "J.Stoplants, botanic gardens, lists -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, 2000 at church service, 1974
In 1974 Edna Barrie took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October.News clipping from the The West Australian about the Associated Country Women of the World Conference local special interest groups -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of Old Lintonians at Flagstaff Hill
Some doubt about whether this is a photograph of an Old Lintonians' Association reunion. An identical photograph in the collection (Registration no. 242) is said to be of the Methodist Church jubilee celebration in 1910.(OLA reunions did not start until 1914.) The people identified in the photograph were all members of the Methodist congregation at Linton.Sepia photograph mounted on card, of a large group of men and woman posed in a country setting.On back, handwritten in ink: "Old Lintonians Picnic at Flagstaff" / "Front row: Mr Wolstenhome Mr Wearne / Mr Bryant Farmer Ching Dan Cornish / Jonathan Jennings / Will Jennings Frank Preston Mr Preston Snr."events, old lintonians picnic, flagstaff hill, mr wolstenholme, mr wearne, mr bryant, mr ching, dan cornish, jonathan jennings, frank preston, mr preston snr. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Negus, Arthur and Klein, Rosemary, Encyclopedia of Antiques, 1976
A comprehensive encyclopedia of antiques and collectibles from various countries, giving descriptions. Illustrated and indexed.antiques -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper, Patrice Mahoney, 'Jobs, Policy and LOST' (tryptich) by Patrice Mahoney, 2014
These works are a display of my frustration of hour our family were lucky we were not beheaded, scalped, taken away and impaled as a warning to others not to enter farming lands, which had been traditional lands of the Nganyaywana country. The word 'Policy' represents the White Australia Policy, the word "Lost' stands for those lost including hundreds of family members, 'Jobs' asks why Aboriginal people can only find employment if through Aboriginal positions and policies. The number 3 symbolises myself and my siblings, red is for bloodshed, blue is for secrets and black the family history. Patrice MUTHAYMILES MAHONEY OAM Anewan/Nganyaywan/Dunghutti country. Patrice Mahoney is a printmaker, sculptor, weaver, drawer and painter. Her work challenges mainstream and Aboriginal Australians and is profoundly influenced by space, place and country, taking inspiration from nature, environment and looking forward to a time when she can return to her family's traditional country to make work. In 2012 the artist completed a Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts at Monash University’s Churchill campus (from 2014 Federation University's Churchill Campus). The Victorian Indigenous Art Awards 2014 were exhibited and judged at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.This unique edition triptych involves the techniques of intaglio copper plate, pigment, soft ground, open bite, aquatint, spit-bite, stamping, relief, drawing and burnishing on paper. It was awarded the 2014 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards Federation University Acquisitive Award for for work by a Victorian regional artist. Text, colour, metaphor and Aboriginal symbolism are important components of her work. This work expresses the artist's frustration with unjust situations experienced by traditional owners of Nganyaywana country. The word 'Policy' refers to White Australia Policy, 'Lost' the hundreds of lost family members, and 'Jobs' highlights the difficulty of Aboriginal peple obtaining work, especially outside Aboriginal positions and policy. The number 3 symbolises Patrice Mahoney's siblings, with black used to denote family history. The violently splattered red represents bloodshed, with the blue washing across the work obscuring details and representing secrets. The Selection Panel of the 2014 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards made the following comments on the work: 'The selection panel for the Federation University Acquisitive Award for 2014 were highly impressed by this work and applauded the vigorous use of symbolism and metaphor in a well scripted visual composition. The poignancy of connectedness to the past, memory, place and country is palpable and enhanced by the suggestive employment of text and minimal colour. A provocative and evocative work of art!artist, artwork, patrice mahoney, aboriginal, victorian indigenous awards, jobs, culture, printmaking, drawing, policies, lost, victorian indigenous art awards, available, alumni -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspaper article- Double page article. Pages 30 & 83 from the Herald Sun Newspaper. February 18, 2006 regarding preserving Victoria’s High Country Huts
The arrival of explorers Hume & Hovell in 1842 brought about the widespread clearing of land in the valleys for pastoral uses and the displacement the original inhabitants in the high country which became a boon for cattlemen due to extensive lush summer grazing for cattle. High country cattlemen built a variety of huts for shelter and storage, when driving cattle up to the plains in summer, during mustering and bringing the cattle down from the mountains before winter closed in. These same huts now provide shelter from the elements for hikers, bush walkers and skiers. Wallace’s Hut is the oldest of the Cattleman’s huts still standing in the Alpine National Park and is classified under the National Trust. Due to their age and the ravages of the elements, including bush fires, many of the huts have been destroyed, or are falling into disrepair. Groups of willing volunteers are now working to preserve as many of the huts as possible with restoration or rebuilding.The numerous cattleman’s huts of the Alpine National Park and the colourful characters who erected them represent a significant part of the history of the high country area and early cattle grazing, which has been the theme for many poets and film-makers alike. They also have a significant role in the early days of the SECV when they were used by surveyors and other workers for shelter and temporary accommodation. More recently the huts have functioned as shelter for hikers and skiers caught out in the elements and a refuge along the long trek for bush walkers. They are a popular attraction for tourists and feature prominently in much of the tourist information of the region. Black and white double page Newspaper article from the Herald Sun Newspaper of February 18, 2006 regarding the efforts of Mr David Oldfield to preserve Victoria’s remaining High Country Huts through his photography and efforts to restore old and Re-build missing ones. Article shows a photograph of David Oldfield and some of his photographic work of the huts. Page number and date printed at top of each page 30 Herald Sun, Saturday, February 18, 2006 Herald Sun, Saturday, February 18, 2006 83 cattlemen's huts; david oldfield; bogong high plains; wallace's hut; high country; alpine national park -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Compact disc, Victorian Directory 1931 (Sands & McDougall)
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This compendium of Sands and McDougall's directories covers 1916-1920. Each is very comprehensive containing the following sub-directories: city streets Directory: with a street index, and street by street listings of all houses and the householder at each address. Country directory: that lists people alphabetically for each town and their occupation. Alphabetical Directory: covering the whole of Victoria. Melbourne and Suburban Professional & Trade Directory: listing people by their trade. Country Professional & Trade Directory: complements the Melbourne list to give coverage of all Victoria. It also includes Agriculture and Pastoral; Government and Official; Legal and Judicial including Justices of the Peace; Ecclesiastical.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This directory is divided into five main sections: City Strets Directory; Country Towns Directory; alphabetical Directory covering whole of Victoria; Melbourne and Suburban Professional and Trade Directory- listing people by their trade; Country Professional and Trade Directory which complements the Melbourne list togive coverage of all Victoria.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Kings England Cambridgeshire
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 King's England - Cambridgeshire The Country of the Fens Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE 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, the king's england - cambridgeshire, the king's england, the fens -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Kings England Derbyshire
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 King's England - Derbyshire The Peak Country Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE 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 Servicewarrnambool, 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 king's england - derbyshire, the king's england, derbyshire, the peak country, arthur mee -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The King's England - Warwickshire
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 King's England - Warwickshire Shakespeare's Country Edited by Arthur Mee Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Co Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 914.2 MEE 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, the king's england - warwickshire, the king's england, warwickshire, arthur mee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, Rhyll Development, 21/3/1968
Collection of newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Private enterprise seek approval of Town & Country Planning Board for major development of Rhyll Inlet.rhyll development, town & country planning board, private enterprise, newspaper clipping, jean jamieson -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Flyer - B/W, C 1924-25
Tariff L 3/3 Mrs Anderson was proprietress "Grampians House," Hall's Gap, Grampians, The most conveniently situated Tourist Home in the Grampians - right at the starting point of tourist track leading to the principal Beauty Spots and Wild Flower Gullies, also Splitters, Pansy, Turrett and McKenzie Falls Grand Canyon, Wonderland and Mount Victory considered to be the finest scenery in the State. Fishing and Shooting. Large Garage - also Car (Buick Six) for Hire. Visitors met by car of vehicle as desired. Phone Halls Gap 8Detail of advertisement for Victorian Country Hotel Guest and boarding house Guide with photo of original housemedia, flyers, accommodation, grampian house -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Beagle Press, Kenneth Jack - Printmaker, 1998
Large book with buildings and country side of Clunes 1971 on front and back cover.120 pagesnon-fictionkenneth jack, lou klepac, etching, printmaking, ben crosskell, harold freeman oam, jack courier, foreword, introduction by lou klepac, my early printmaking days - kenneth jack, exhibitions, bibliography, catalogue raisonne, lithographs, linocuts, serigraphs, stencils, engravings, david jack -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER COUNTRY FEASTS CATERING
Letter from Country Feasts Catering, Epsom, with quote for 3 course dinner for 125th anniversary.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, country feasts catering, rodda -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: CONSTITUTION DECENTRALIZATION AND COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE OF VICTORIA, 1917
8 page booklet - the Constitution of the 'Decentralization and Country Development League of Victoria', Bendigo. Cambridge Press.Cambridge Press Printperson, individual, curnow collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF GILLIES FARM NARREWILLOCK
Coloured photograph site of Gillies Farm, open country rear of photo notes "Gillies Farm" -
Clunes Museum
Document - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, HERALD SUN, MELBOURNE, DUNCAN MCHARG, 22/10/2016
ARTICLE IN HERALD SUN 'WEEKEND', 'COUNTRY LEGENDS', CLUNES COBBLER DUNCAN MCHARG. HANDMADE SHOEScountry legends, cobbler, duncan mcharg, handmade shoes -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1950
This card came with a collection of photographs from the Presentation Sisters, Mount Carmel Convent.Small printed card, black print on beige, showing sketch of a country scene, with a bible verse.On front of card: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psa.23.1" Written on back of card: "To Dear Mavis, With love." Printed: "S.G.M. 6954 | Printed in England"mt carmel convent, presentation sisters, psalms