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Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Victorian Government Reports, Report of the Royal Commission for Promoting Technical and Industrial Education, 1886-8
... Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne .3 Report printed... Government reports printed by John Ferres, Government Printer ...The Appendix of Art Schools under the Technological commission includes Ballarat City Schoolof Art (Academy of Arts, Ballarat West), Ballarat East School of Art (Ballarat East Public Library, Barkly St) and Ballarfat West School of Art (Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute).1 Twenty-three page typed report on foolscap sized paper dated 1886. It includes an appendix of a List of Schools of Art Under the Auspices of the technological COmmission for the year ending December 1886. .2 Twenty page photocopy of typed report on foolscap paper. Dated 1886. It includes a syllabus of technological subjects recognised by teh City and Guilds of London Institute. .3 Thirty-one page typed report on foolscap sized paper. Dated 1887 .1 and .2 are sectioned - 2 large sheets folded to make 8 pages. Sections are them stapled together .1 and .2 Victorian Government reports printed by John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne .3 Report printed by Robert S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne Each report is numbered bottom left-hand side: .1 No. 21-[1s.3d]; .2 No. 67-[1s]; .3 No.36-[1s3d]technology, technical education, royal commission for technical education, education, henry brougham loch, joseph bosisto, art schools, science schools, w.c. kernot, frederick mccoy, c.r. blackett, f. stanley dobson, andrew burns, j.g burns, ballarat west school of art, ballarat city school of arts, r. baker, e.h.l. swift, a. doepel, henry wheeler, w.h. batten, james oldham, henry j. hall, kew school of art, maryborough school of art, trades hall female school of art, clunes school of art, castlemaine school of art, professor huxley, edward fraser, a. humphreys, j. oldham, f.j. hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Report, Central Road Board Victoria, Return of works and expenditure, 1853; President's confidential report and comments, 1854, by Central Road Board of Victoria, 1854; this reproduction was published by PROV and printed by the Government Printer in 1978
... by the Government Printer in 1978 ...The Central Road Board of Victoria was responsible for making and improving roads in the Colony of Victoria; this facsimile edition of reports by Road Board President Francis Murphy from 1853 and 1854 describe the works undertaken in these formative years of the colony of Victoria.24 p text and tables - facsimile editionroadworks, victoria - history, roads - victoria -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, History of New South Wales From The Records Vol 2
... : A. Britton Edited: F M Bladen Publisher: Government Printer Sydney... Author: A. Britton Edited: F M Bladen Publisher: Government ...History of New South Wales From The Records Vol 2 - Phillip and Grose 1789-1794 Authors: Phillip and Grose Other Author: A. Britton Edited: F M Bladen Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Date: 1894Label on spine with typed text R.A. 994.402 BRI Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, history of new south wales from the records vol 2, mechanics’ institute library -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Parliamentary Paper, Claims for Compensation, 1856
... , Printed by Government Printer John Ferres and featuring... by Government Printer John Ferres and featuring the submissions endorsed ...This paper together with its companion documents in the collection highlight the role of the Catholic community and clergy in the events of the Eureka Stockade at Ballarat in 1854.A twenty-three page pale blue parliamentary paper 1855-6 titled " Claims for Compensation: Ballarat". No. A. 73a, Printed by Government Printer John Ferres and featuring the submissions endorsed by Fr Patrick Smyth of St Alipius Ballarat.eureka stockade, fr smyth, parliamentary paper. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VICTORIAN RAILWAYS BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS, 1921
... and diagrams, 254 page plus fold out pages published by Government... out pages published by Government Printer. October 1921. Cream ...Victorian Railways Rolling Stock Branch Book of Instructions with detailed train information, dimensions, drawings and diagrams, 254 page plus fold out pages published by Government Printer. October 1921. Cream coloured hard cover.Victorian Railwaystransport, railways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ELECTORAL ROLL, 1934
... . By H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.... of the Commonwealth Aust. By H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State ...Book. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 electoral rolls made up to 29th June, 1934 covering Strathfieldsaye, Newstead, & Kyneton. Printed and published for the Government of the Commonwealth Aust. By H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.organisation, union, official, harry biggs collection, electoral roll, strathfieldsaye, newstead, kyneton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - JACK FLYNN COLLECTION: BURNEWANG, 17/09/1918
... By Authority, H. J. Green, Acting Government Printer..., Acting Government Printer Melbourne. Photo Lithographed ...Map: Parish of Burnewang, County of Rodney. Parish plan.By Authority, H. J. Green, Acting Government Printer Melbourne. Photo Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W. J. Butson.map, rodney, parish plan, burnewang, rodney -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Air Raid Precautions, 1941
... April 1941. H. E. Daw, Government printer. Forward by Sir.... April 1941. H. E. Daw, Government printer. Forward by Sir John ...This booklet was published on the recommendation of the Commonwealth government as part of a plan to offer protection to the people in the event of air strikes. Local councils and individuals were called to help to protect themselves in taking precautions,. The booklet itself sets out action to be taken in the event of an air raid happening, lighting restrictions fire prevention, refuge rooms and garden shelters and risks from air raids. It contains the relevant siren signals which denote different types of events and explains in detail various aspects of preparing for possible attack. There was discussion about issues such as evacuation of children should such an event occur with the focus primarily on the larger centres such as Geelong and Melbourne. From 1942 the number of air attacks increased mainly from Japan on the northern and western parts of Australia including over 60 on Darwin. Attacks continued into 1943 and it wasn’t until later in that year that the Prime Minister, John Curtin announced that the threat of invasion had passed.While the link to Warrnambool’s history is tenuous, it was a government publication to all persons in the state of Victoria in 1941.This item relates to a significant period in Australia’s history. All Australians were affected by the war. It has historical and scientific or research interest as it gives a number of diagrams and possible plans and the effectiveness of same. Olive green soft card cover with black text. 36 pages, with 2 extra pages depicting plans for shelters pasted inside back cover. Victorian coat of arms at top of cover.April 1941. H. E. Daw, Government printer. Forward by Sir John Harris KBE MLC Minister of Public Instruction and Public Healthhistory of warrnambool, air raid precautions 1941 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REPORT ON THE NORTH CENTRAL STUDY AREA OF VICTORIA
... . Printed by F D Atkinson, Government Printer, Melbourne... removeable maps. Printed by F D Atkinson, Government Printer ...252 page Report on the North Central Study Area by the Land Conservation Council of Victoria - July 1978 Illustrated with B&W photos Back section contains several removeable maps. Printed by F D Atkinson, Government Printer, MelbourneLand Conservation Council, Victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY FOR MINES AND WATER SUPPLY, c1897
... , Victoria 1896. Publisher: Government Printer, Melbourne. 71 pages... For Mines And Water Supply, Victoria 1896. Publisher: Government ...Annual Report Of The Secretary For Mines And Water Supply, Victoria 1896. Publisher: Government Printer, Melbourne. 71 pages. Maps & drawings. Inscriptions: Little 180, see page 59 (cover), A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo (1st page).victoria, victorian mining report, mining machinery mine safety mining statistics bendigo mines -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria
... : Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1900...: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1900 Label on spine cover ...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. Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service With notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them. Prepared bu order of the Victorian Department of Agriculture Author: Charles French Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1900Label on spine cover with typed text RA 632.70994 FRE Pastedown front endpaper 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, 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, front loose endpaper has a sticker from corangamite regional library service, charles french -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - BAMAWM : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, November 1954
... , Millewa, Ballendella. By authority W.M. Houston, Government.... By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and reproduced ...Map. Bamawm, County of Bendigo, Pannoobamawm, Turrumberry, Millewa, Ballendella. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and reproduced at the Dept of Lands and Survey,Melbourne, Victoria. November 1954. Price 5/- per sheet. (number 51 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Govt. Printermap, bendigo, bamawm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HAWKESTONE, COUNTY OF BENDIGO, December 1953
... W.M.Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and Reproduced at the Dept... Bendigo hawkestone. W.M.Houston, Governmemt Printer. Map ...Map, Hawkestone, County of Bendigo, County of Talbot, Sutton Grange, Redesdale, Lyell, Myrtle Creek, By authority W.M.Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and Reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria.December 1953. Price 5/-. (number 98 in map cupboard 1)W.M.Houston, Governmemt Printer.map, bendigo, hawkestone. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REPORT OF THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF EXPLOSIVES, c1896
... and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.... of narrative and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer ...Report of the Chief Inspector of Explosives to the Honorable the Commissioner for Trade and Customs, on the Working of the Explosives Act During the Year 1895. Foolscap report stapled twice along spine containing 12 pages of narrative and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.Chief Inspector of Explosivesbook, explosives, explosives regulation, useage, storage, carriage and accidents victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REPORT OF THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF EXPLOSIVES, c1895
... and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.... of narrative and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer ...Report of the Chief Inspector of Explosives to the Honorable the Commissioner for Trade and Customs, on the Working of the Explosives Act During the Year 1894. Foolscap report stapled twince along spine containing 22 pages of narrative and tables.Publisher Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.Chief Inspector of Explosivesbook, explosives, explosives regulation, storage, useage, carriage and accidents victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF EXPLOSIVES, 1894
... . Publisher: Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.... of narrative and tables. Publisher: Robt S Brain, Government Printer ...Report of the Inspector of Explosives to the Honorable the Commissioner for Trade and Customs, on the Working of the Explosives Act During the Year 1893. Foolscap report with two staples along spine containing 15 pages of narrative and tables. Publisher: Robt S Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.Inspector of Explosivesbook, explosives, explosives regulation, carriage, storage, handling and accidents victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Victoria Mines Department Regulations relating to Mining Leases, Tailings Licences, and Water Right Licences, 1916 to 1935
... . Brown, Secetary for Mines. H.J. Green. Government Printer.... H.J. Green. Government Printer, Melbourne. 42 pages. Document ...Victoria Mines Department Regulations relating to Mining Leases, Tailings Licences, and Water Right Licences. Issued 18th August, 1916; and amended to 23rd January. 1935. The Hon. Geo. Brown, Secetary for Mines. H.J. Green. Government Printer, Melbourne. 42 pages.history, bendigo, victoria mines department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Civil Establishment of the Colony of Victoria for 1851
... by the Public Record Office, Melbourne. Printed by C.H.Rixon, Government... by C.H.Rixon, Government Printer, Melbourne Booklet The Civil ...Port Phillip was first settled in 1803 and became a part of NSW in 1836. It became it's own governing colony in 1851. This statistical book lists public servants for the colony alphabetically, their role, place of employment, and a page reference to a description of the role can be found. Included positions in the fields of Government officers, Police , penal, judicial medical, ecclesiastical and education. Includes salaries for the various positions.Blue soft cover booklet of 76 pages. Titled 'The Civil Establishment of The Colony of Victoria for the Year 1851' Reproduced in facsimile from the Victoria 'Blue Book, No,1 First published in 1976 by the Public Record Office, Melbourne. Printed by C.H.Rixon, Government Printer, Melbourne civil establishment, victoria 1851 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HUNTLY : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, August 1954
... . August 1954. Price 2/-. By authority W.M. Houston, Government... W.M. Houston, Government Printer. (number 42 in map cupboard 1 ...Map. Huntly, County of Bendigo. Whirrakee, Bagshot, Wellsford, Nerring, Neilborough, Township of Huntly. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria. August 1954. Price 2/-. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. (number 42 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Govt. Printer.map, bendigo, huntly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EPPALOCK CATCHMENT PROJECT
... Government Printer... 1972 Printed by C H Rixon Government Printer Book EPPALOCK ...43 page soft cover booklet entitled 'Eppalock Catchment Project' Contents include Before 1960, Environment, Extension, Planning, Implementation, Production. Published by the Soil Conservation Authority 1975 First published 1972 Printed by C H Rixon Government PrinterMinistry for Conservation -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Notes for Mothers Care of the Baby, c 1914
... of Maternity Allowances. By Authority Albert J. Mullett, Government..., Government Printer, Melbourne maternity babies health children ...Notes for Mothers - prepared by the Victorian Branch of the British Medical Association and Issued by the Commissioner of Maternity Allowances. By Authority Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne8 page booklet with instructions on how to care for a babymaternity, babies, health, children -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - PARISH OF STRATHFIELDSAYE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 1-10-19
... by W.J.Butson, 1-10-19. Price 1/-. By authority A.J. Mullett, Government.... Price 1/-. By authority A.J. Mullett, Government Printer ...Map. Parish of Strathfieldsaye, County of Bendigo, Wellsford, Sandhurst, Sedgwick, Eppalock, Axedale. Photo-Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J.Butson, 1-10-19. Price 1/-. By authority A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 34 in map cupboard 1)A.J. Mullett, Govt. Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, strathfieldsaye -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Card - Recipe Card, Department of Public Instruction, Cookery Instruction Card No. 10, 1910s
... , Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed..., Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ...This card is one of four in our Collection. The original set of cards was a series of 33 cards published by the Victorian Government to give recipes and instructions for basic meals. This card has recipes for (1) Rissoles of Cold Meat (2) Grilled Chop or Steak The Cookery instruction cards show that in the early 20th century the Victorian Government was concerned about domestic education and produced the set of cards to help meet that need.Cookery Instruction Card No. 10 Author: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Publisher: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Printed – By Authority: Albert J. Moffett, Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ingredients and instructions for recipes. A number is printed in the top right corner.Overprinted: “(Set of 33 cards, 1s.; 1 card 1/2d.)” “Copyright)”warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, cooking instructions, department of public instruction, food, domestic, cookery, kitchen, recipe, education, training, domestic life, cooking, recipes, food & beverages, domestic work, education and training, card no. 10 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Card - Recipe Card, Department of Public Instruction, Cookery Instruction Card No. 29, 1910S
... , Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed..., Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ...This card is one of four in our Collection. The original set of cards was a series of 33 cards published by the Victorian Government to give recipes and instructions for basic meals. This card has recipes for (1) Porridge (2) Buttered Toast The Cookery instruction cards show that in the early 20th century the Victorian Government was concerned about domestic education and produced the set of cards to help meet that need.Cookery Instruction Card No. 29 Author: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Publisher: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Printed – By Authority: Albert J. Moffett, Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ingredients and instructions for recipes. A number is printed in the top right corner.Overprinted: “(Set of 33 cards, 1s.; 1 card 1/2d.)” “Copyright)”warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, cooking instructions, department of public instruction, food, domestic, cookery, kitchen, recipe, education, training, domestic life, cooking, recipes, food & beverages, domestic work, education and training, card no. 29 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Card - Recipe Card, Department of Public Instruction, Cookery Instruction Card No. 7, 1910s
... , Victoria Printed – By Authority: Albert J. Moffett, Government..., Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ...This card is one of four in our Collection. The original set of cards was a series of 33 cards published by the Victorian Government to give recipes and instructions for basic meals. This card has recipes for (1) Classes of Soups (2) To Keep Stock (3) Macaroni Soup The Cookery instruction cards show that in the early 20th century the Victorian Government was concerned about domestic education and produced the set of cards to help meet that need.Cookery Instruction Card No. 7 Author: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Publisher: Department of Public Instruction, Victoria Printed – By Authority: Albert J. Moffett, Government Printer, Melbourne. Cream coloured card with printed ingredients and instructions for recipes. A number is printed in the top right corner.Overprinted: “(Set of 33 cards, 1s.; 1 card 1/2d.)” “Copyright)”warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, cooking instructions, department of public instruction, food, domestic, cookery, kitchen, recipe, education, training, domestic life, cooking, recipes, food & beverages, domestic work, education and training, card no. 10 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official Report of The National Australasian Convention Debates Adelaide
... their speech Publisher: Government Printer Adelaide Date: 1897 Further... speaker would have written their speech Publisher: Government ...WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. Official Report of The National Australasian Convention Debates Adelaide Author: Each speaker would have written their speech Publisher: Government Printer Adelaide Date: 1897 Further Information: Offical report of the National Australasian Convention Debates Adelaide, March 22 to May 5 1897Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum 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, official report of the national australasian convention debates adelaide -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS -ROLLING STOCK BRANCH BOOK OF INSTRUCTIONS, 04/12/1943
... of instructions. H.E. Daw , Government printer, name T.L. Williams... of instructions. H.E. Daw , Government printer, name T.L. Williams written ...Victorian Railways Rolling Stock Branch Book of instructions. H.E. Daw , Government printer, name T.L. Williams written on front white discoloured front hard cover. Inside the book is 'effective from 4.12.1943 ' wrapped in tissue paper with a label ' courtesy of Mr Bernie Kingdom.document, memo, railway, victorian railways. rolling stock branch book of instructions. h.e. daw -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REPORTS OF THE INSPECTORS OF EXPLOSIVES, 1892
... and tables. Printed by Robt S Brain Government Printer Melbourne.... Government Printer Melbourne. Book REPORTS OF THE INSPECTORS ...Reports of the Inspectors of Explosives to the Honorable the Commissioner for Trade and Customs, on the Working of the Explosives Act During The Year 1891. Foolscap sized paper report stapled twice along spine containing 28 printed pages of narrative and tables. Printed by Robt S Brain Government Printer Melbourne.Inspectors of Explosivesbook, explosives, explosives handling, regulations, storage, carriage and accidents victoria -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Document - Four Geological reports on the North-east Goldfields, Geological Survey of Victoria 1958 Bulletin
... c) Red Robin d) Maud and Yellow Girl Government Printer...) Sunnyside Tunnel c) Red Robin d) Maud and Yellow Girl Government ...Geological Surveys of N.E. Goldfields Victoria included mines and tunnels. A resurvey of goldfields was necessary to re-assess economic possibilities using modern techniques and structural interpretation. It included an examination of a considerable surface area with maps and underground workings. Results were correlated and integrated and published by the Mines Department.The mines are in the Bogong Alpine Area.Foolscap printed Victorian Bulletins. Each stapled in the top left corner and each with varying number of pages. Covering 1941-1958 a) Glen Wills and Sunnyside b) Sunnyside Tunnel c) Red Robin d) Maud and Yellow Girl Government Printer, Mines Department, Melbourne, Victoriageology in the north-east, gold fields, goldmines, glen wills -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT, 1873
... COMMAND. BY AUTHOURITY, JOHN FERRES, GOVERNMENT PRINTER..., GOVERNMENT PRINTER PROVENANCE - BOUGHT BY TRACY DAVIDSON FROM READ'S ...PRESENTED TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMAND. BY AUTHOURITY, JOHN FERRES, GOVERNMENT PRINTER PROVENANCE - BOUGHT BY TRACY DAVIDSON FROM READ'S RARE BOOK SHOP, BRISBANE (BOUGHT ON EBAY)1873 VICTORIA REPORT WATER SUPPLY TO CLUNES, WITH PHOTOCOPY AND INVOICE FOR PURCHASElocal history, documents, reports,