Penetrating the secret world of today's advanced technological conflictChief Author & Consultant: Colonel William V.Kennedyhard cover non-fiction book

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 a 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 a 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 Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri ( Book 2 Purgatory) Author: Dante Alighieri Translated by C E Norton Publisher: Macmillan And Co Date: 1891 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 851.1 DAN The front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. This book has the signature of Hugh R Brodie on the inside of the front loose end paperflagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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 divine comedy of dante alighieri ( book 2 purgatory), dante alighieri, c e norton

To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Books.1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes inside1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Dark Places by Louis Braille Bookslouis braille audio, awards, association for the blind

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens garments.Patons JET and TOTEM / PATONS BOOK / No. 637 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 637 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'3handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

"Wool Year Book 1927" compiled by the editor of the 'Textile Mercury'.Mr A G .[?]textile history textile finishing wool processing textile machinery weaving, alexander lau pty ltd, carding, spinning machinery, weaving machinery, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd, textile history, textile finishing, wool processing, textile machinery, weaving

"The Second Book of Wool Rhymes" - Otto Mombert, c.1927.wool - poetry

This is a miniature book and container which was known as ‘the Smallest English Dictionary in the World’. It is a copy of a Dr Johnson dictionary. It was intended to be worn as a locket and sold with an accompanying magnifying glass. It was an advertising feature for the Pears Soap company. This item has no local significance but it is a very interesting one, showing the type of novelty adornment popular in the late Victorian era. This is a miniature book with a red leather cover and 384 pages. The name of the book and the name ‘Pears’ are stamped in gilt on the covers. The book is enclosed in a silver-coloured metal container with a thickened glass window in front to view the title of the book. The glass acts as a magnifier. The container has a hinged closing device. It has a ring at the top to attach the item to a chain or belt. The container is much rusted.Front cover of book: ‘Bryce’s English Dictionary’ Back Cover: ‘Pears’ bryce’ english dictionary, warrnambool, dr johnson dictionary

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in Orbost for over seventy years.A blue Vana exercise book used by the Social Committee of the orbost Rifle Club to record its minutes.On front cover - handwritten - Orbost Rifle Club Social Committee Minute Bookorbost-rifle-club shooting

A very detailed book of songs issued to students in the early years of Watsonia High School during the 1960's. Songs were grouped by sections, one of which was National Songs that contained clear allegiance to "Mother Britain". Refer to the 'Statement of Significance' section below.National Songs Section - God Save The Queen, There'll Always Be An England, Rule Britannia, Land Of Hope And Glory, I Vow To Thee My Country, Advance Australia Fair. All these songs make reference to Britain (the 3rd verse of Advance Australia Fair contains "Her sons in fair Australia's lands, still keep a British soul'.A collection of 113 songs sung by students at Watsonia High School. 38 Pages, Blue cover, Title in Red ink.watsonia high school, songbook

Yellow and Black Book titled 'Southwood Primary School 30th Birthday 1995'. Is a Visitors book containing the date, names, addresses, phone numbers, years attending t he school and a comments section. Used for the 30th birthday on 22nd July, 1995, and for a 'Back to Southwood' commemoration on 30th, November, 1997, celebrating the closure of the school

Isabella Mary Beeton (née Mayson; 14 March 1836 – 6 February 1865), also known as Mrs Beeton, was an English journalist, editor and writer.In the 19th century, the craft of embroidery became a pastime for women. Needlework creations were crafted to be displayed in the home.This book is an example of a popular book of ithat time.A hard back book with a dark green fabric cover. The title is in gold print -"Beeton's Book of Needlework" inside an ornate gold border. It contains descriptions and instructions for tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns and point lace patterns. There are six hundred illustrations / engravings. some of the patterns are fold-out.inside cover - "Special first prize to Catherine J. Horne by Mrs William for Needlework" Tarang State Schoolbeeton-isabella needlework-knitting-lacework

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens knitted garments.Vacation Knits / BY / Villawool / SPECIAL BOOK No 2. / 3'3knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

Book of 174 pages, The power of speech by K.C. Masterman, published by Longmans Green & Co. Melbourne 1952.book, power of speech

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.PATONS TYROL SPORTS or TOTEM KNITTING WOOL / PATONS BOOK / No. 665 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 665 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'6knitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

Sample pages from "Semco smocking instruction book". An example of 1950s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for smocking of garments. Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of ample pages from a bookhistoric advertisements, smocking, embroidery, hand sewing, semco

Illustrated book with dustjacket. The book has a light green cover with purple print. on the front cover is the letter 'M' inside a circle with a snake coiled around a staff. Title, author's surname and publishers name are printed on the spine. The dustjacket has been covered with a clear protective film. The dust jacket has a dark green background, on the front on a cream square the title, author's and illustrator's names are printed in dark green, there are also four illustrations in light brown ink of doctors in various roles (Rafaello Busoni) Title, auth's and publisher's name are printed on the spine. There is a brown and white photograph of the author on the back of the dustjacket. along with some information about himnon-fictionThis book chronicles the lives and careers of the Mayo family, particularly Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons Dr. William (Will) and Dr. Charles (Charlie). It tells the story of how Dr William started practicing in rural Minnesota and how with his sons (Dr Will and Dr Charlie) helped build the Mayo Clinic into a world-renowned institutionwlliam worrall mayo, william james mayo, charles horace mayo, mayo clinic

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens knitted ski garments.Ski Knits / by / Villawool / SPECIAL BOOK No. 1 / 3'3knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / Knitting / Book / SERIES / 59 / 1'3knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / Knitting Book / SERIES / 73 / 1'3knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / KNITTING / BOOK / SERIES 76 / 7d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history