Brief handwritten statement as to the good character of "Master John Graham". Written and signed by Robert Cochrane, head teacher at Linton State School No. 880. Dated 23/1/ [18]94.Text: " This is to certify that I / have known Master John / Graham for several years. / He is steady, intelligent and / very industrious; and of / excellent moral character. "character references, john graham, robert cochrane [head teacher linton state school]

In February 1909 the Trinity Grammar School leased ‘Molina’, a property in Charles Street. ‘Molina’ had been built in 1872-73 to a design by architect Alfred Purchas, for the secular and private Kew High School. The building served as the headmaster’s residence and boarding accommodation. Kew High School had closed in 1908. Black and White photographic positive by John Collins (1907-2001) of 'Meritt House' (formerly 'Molina', and Kew High School) in Charles Street."Kew 'Merritt House' Trinity Grammar School, Off Stanley St. /John Collins, 11 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East, 3123 - Film 396 Exposure 3A" 29-4-79merritt house, molina, trinity grammar school

The Cannon used to be in front of our Library (mechanics Institute), it was removed by Local Council for restoration and after occupying several locations was stolen and has never been recovered. The cannon was called the "Sir John Byng' as it was believed to have come from the ship with the same name. It had never been proven either way.Black and white Photograph of the cannon (Sir John Byng) Outside Port Fairy Librarydefence, cannon, gun, carriage, gun carriage

Born on the West Coast of Tasmania. Became a teacher inTasmania in the early 1930. He married Emily Ferguson, a presbyterian girl, but felt a calling to the Methodist Church. John went to Underbool in Vic in 1939. Joined the RAAF in 1942 and trained as a Navigator for Bomber Command. Was recalled in 1943 and began his ministry in the Woomelang Circuit, then at Mitiamo 1947-1950; Port Fairy 1950-52; Nathalia 1952-54. He left the ministry and bought a small farm near Bendigo. After 18 mths he started preaching at Mckenzie Street Methodist church with the title Pastor. In 1958 he was recalled to the ministry and served at Morwell. He was also chaplain to Morwell River Prison, Newport West, Coburg, Milan Italy and Finally at Moonee Ponds where he retired in 1978. After retirement he did supply work in places such as Sea Lake, Heathcote, Warragul and Quirindi NSW. John died on 25 July 2000. B & W photograph of Rev. John Adamthwaite standing in front of an open briefcase.john adamthwaite, methodist, minister

WWI Service & Pay Books for John Stanley HOWLETT No. 2676 AIF 59th Battalion. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) Soldier's Pay Book, AIF. .2) Soldier's Pay Book, for use on active service. .3) Record of Service Book..1) Pay Book NR 59072 for John Stanley Howlett No 2676 AIF 59th Batt. .2) Active Service Pay Book 59072 59th Batt. 2675 Pte John Stanley Howlett. Attested Aug 15th, 1916. .3) Record of Service Book issued to John Stanley Howlett . Year of birth 1895.documents, military records, military history

Bruce Hutton of Almond Glass Works designed the stained glass window and did the hand painting for the Chapel in St John of God, Ballarat. Almond Glassworks was responsible for the overall construction and installation of the window. The concept was developed with the then head of mission, Maureen Waddington. The window was installed on the 30th of October 2019. Almond Glassworks was founded by Bruce Hutton in 1994. He completed a Fine Arts Degree (Chisholm Institute of Technology) majoring in stained glass in 1988, he then went on to work in the industry both in Australia, England and South Africa. He completed a Postgraduate (Monash University) in 1996, focusing on the conservation and restoration techniques of stained glass. Stained Glass at the St John of God Hospital Chapel .ballarat, heritage, st john of god, hospital, stained glass

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Nature Series on The Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects Author: Sir John Lubbock Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1890 Label on spine with typed text PAT 595.7 LUB Inside front cover has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Inside has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Sir John Lubbock 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, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, nature series on the origin and metamorphoses of insects

Tait collection: item 43 of 62 This is a document giving details of the Letters of Administration of John Moloney, a farmer from Bushfield, who died in July 1897. He died intestate but had real estate to the value of £510 and personal estate to the value of £142. The beneficiary was his wife, Mary Ann Moloney. The lawyer involved in drawing up this document was William Ardlie, one of the best-known lawyers in Warrnambool in the 19th and 20th centuries. He commenced his business in the 1860s and continued on until the 1930s when he was well in his eighties, making him at the time the oldest practising lawyer in Australasia. The document seemed to have been passed down by successive lawyers occupying the Kepler Street legal premises and located there in 2014.This document is of some interest as it gives details of the Letters of Administration of John Moloney, a 19th century farmer from Bushfield and it also concerns the lawyer, William Ardlie, a prominent Warrnambool lawyer at that time. It will be useful for researchers.This is a piece of cream-coloured thin parchment paper folded in two. It has handwritten material on two pages (black ink) containing details of the Letters of Administration following the death of John Moloney of Bushfield in 1897. A seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria is attached with green ribbon and there is one red stamp of the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court. The document is somewhat dirty but quite legible. The numbers ‘255’ and ‘14’ are written in blue pencil on the back page. In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria In the Probate Jurisdiction In the Estate of John Moloney late of Bushfield in the Colony of Victoria Farmer deceased Intestatejohn moloney, warrnambool, william ardlie, bushfield, tait collection

Black covered booklet, gold trim and writing: Lectures for the Independent Order of Rechabites, prepared by late Bro John Bedford. Contains explanation of the diagrams of collars.McCarron, Bird & Co., Printers, 479 Collins Street, Melbourne. Prepared by John Bedford, P.D.C.R . Published and sold by The District Secretary, District Chambers, 136 Swanston Street Melbourne.bendigo, clubs, lodge

B/W photograph. Grave of John has cement and wrought iron fence around it. From State Library NSW records. Part of Holtermann Collection Ref FL1234556Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Wakeham native of Cornwell England. Died March 25 1855 aged 65 years. Also her husband John Yabsley Wakeham

Regn No. 6225 Pte Archibald John Nelson Brown, 6th Batt 1st AIF.Certificate of Discharge. 6225 Private Archibald John Nelson Brown. 6th Battn, Medically unfit, 1337 day service, Service abroad 1150 days.passchendaele barracks trust, discharge certificate, a. j. n. brown, 6th battalion

JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS No 3483 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Battalion on 4.8.1915 age 18 years. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Bn 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, appointed Driver 18.4.1916, return to Australia 8.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919.Brown wooden framed, hand coloured portrait of AIF Soldier JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS in uniform. portraits, photography, aif

historic, industryPhotograph of Austin's Shoeing Forge and Coach factory, Learmonth St. taken by John William Henry Austin, photographer of Durham Lead. on rear; "John Purcell Austin, Blacksmith, Buninyong, 1899. Took over from Caffrey. By 1906 Bourke had the forge. See p.34 Closed down 1938. JWH Austin Photographer, Durham Lead"john william henry austin, photographer, durham lead, austin shoeing forge, austin carriage factory

Morgan Bevan John was a president of the Ballarat School of Mines for many years. In 2014 the building was used for Ceramics and 3D Art, other former uses now being carried out in the Skills Centre. The M.B. John Trade–Art building (Albert Street front) of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades. (SMB Institutional Plan 1989)Two black and white photographs of the MB John building at Federation University SMB campus. The building fronts Albert Street, Ballarat. .2) shows the edge of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.ballarat school of mines, john, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, flecknoe, m.b. john, vocational skills, morgan b. john, albert street, buildings

John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. This photograph was taken by John Lundy-Clarke in 1973 to show changes to the environment sine 1905.Black and white photograph with tangled bush and small shed in foreground looking towards a cleared area. Handwritten description on reverse written by John Lundy-ClarkeView from Barbers drive to his stables close to where 1905 picture was taken. Stables in foreground. Looking towards Gap. Taken JLC November 1973.barbers road, john lundy-clarke, kalorama

Reverend John Kissack Arnold was a home missionary at Mansfield and was ordained in 1923 for Overseas Mission work. He was appointed to Drysdale, Newtown, Geelong, Yarram, Kyabram, Castlemaine, Kew and Moonee Ponds. He was born in 1895 and died on31 July 1955.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev John Kissack Arnold, mounted on grey card.Rev. J.K.Arnoldrev john kissack arnold, home missionary, methodist, overseas mission

St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon, a replacement for the original 1853 bluestone building which was retained on the site for other uses. The new church was opened on 10 December 1927. It was built at a total cost of 13,440 pounds.Colour photograph of the exterior of St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon manse, located at 32 Nicholson St. Essendonst. john's presbyterian essendon, youth hall, manse

The St John Ambulance Association, which was founded in 1877 in England. Its first uniformed first-aiders were founded in 1887 as the St John Ambulance Brigade. These two have since been merged into a single association. St John Ambulance now have over 40 national organisations, many of which are affiliated with Johanniter International, and over 300,000 volunteers worldwide. The Order of St John owns the brand name in most countries (with the notable exception of India, which has a St John Ambulance organisation that is unconnected to the international movement). Logos vary in different countries but always contain the eight-pointed white Maltese cross as the essential identifier. Like the Order, St John Ambulance associations accept members of all religions. Their geographic organisation differs from the Order, and they have to contend with the differing national laws, medical practices and cultures of countries. As a result, the role and organisation of St John Ambulance varies by country.Joan Filbey Collection: Book First Aid to the Injured - The St John Ambulance association. The book is a copy of the Thirty-ninth edition first impression (1942), Price 2/6 net; by post, 2/8. The book is published by the St John Ambulance Association (Victoria Centre) 217 Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Inside Front Cover - a sketch of a skeleton along with arteries and bones marked. It is sttsched to the cover by masking tape. Written in ink is "Maxwell A. Roberts, SEC Bendigo"history, bendigo, joan filbey collection, st john ambulance, first aid book, maxwell roberts

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No. 397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green knitted woollen crew neck jumper. Shoulder boards with Major's crown and RACT badge attached to each epaulette. Epaulettes fastened with velcro. Khaki fabric reinforcement panels sewn onto shoulders and elbows. khaki fabric pockets for pens sewn onto top of LH sleeve. Black plastic name badge attached to RH side. White calico manufacturers and washing instruction labels sewn to inside of collar. Button hole on front of neck band.8405. 66-3-2702, size small (upwards arrow^), SERVICE NO, NAME.On black plastic name badge: "HERDMAN". On manufacturers label: JOHN BROWN, VIC, 1978, DSN uniform, jumper, royal australian corps of transport, major, kevin john herdman

The name ‘Ruttledge’ may have no local significance thought the name ‘Rutledge’ is important in our history, commencing with William Rutledge who purchased the Farnham Special Survey in the 1840s( Tower Hill to Dennington). The name ‘Swinton’ is prominent in our history. Mrs John Swinton (Charlotte Scott nee Dunn, 1871-1944) was married to John Swinton, the son of William and Ann Swinton who came to Warrnambool in 1854. William established a store in Timor Street in the 1850s and opened branches of this store in several local towns. The Swinton family still has commercial interests in Timor Street. This book is of interest because it belonged to Charlotte Swinton, a member of the Swinton family important in Warrnambool’s commercial and community history. This is a black leather-covered book of 656 pages plus a Supplement of Hymns of 32 pages. The cover has gold lettering on the front and the spine. The pages have a gilt edging. The inscriptions are handwritten in pencil. The cover is somewhat scuffed and worn. ‘Mrs John Swinton’ ‘A. Ruttledge, 317 Wattletree Rd., E. Malvern’ swinton family, warrnambool, john swinton, charlotte swinton, history of warrnambool

Colour photograph of BTM tram 28 wheels loaded onto a John Clowes supplied trailer for transport to AETM Adelaide on 8/1/1999 for reprofiling. In photo are John Clowes (standing by car), Stephen Butler, Simon Jenkins and Alastair Reither and two other people. Trailer positioned over pit in 5 road. Used in Feb. 1999 issue of Trolley Wire, page 41. Note spelling of John Clowes name in caption is "Clowes". Photo by Darren Hutchesson. Photo on AGFA Prestige paper.On rear of photo in blue ink "8/1/99 / Car 28, wheels/axles being loaded onto John Clowes' trailer for transport to out friends at AETM St Kilda - for reprofiling. / Photo: Darren Hutchesson"wheels, 28, aetm, btm, john clowes, tram 28

Black and white photograph of the laying of the Foundation Stone by Sir John Harris MLC for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital on 23rd April 1938.On back of photo: "Sir John Harris laying The Foundation of Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital April 1938. I am standing beside Mrs Proudfoot, whom you may see part of in the picture." hospital, john richards harris, foundation stone

John Addie, then of Wattle Valley Road , Mitcham was made citizen of the year for the City of Nunawading for his leadership role in liaising with Nunawading Council re the formation of the Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve. Coloured photo of John Addie turning the first sod at a ceremony to mark the beginning of Yarran Dheran project in early 1970s.addie john, yarran dheran, parks and reserves

This item was made by Crest Records, a Melbourne company established by Marcus Herman that recorded pop, jazz, folk, liturgical and other music from the early 1960s to the mid 1970s. The music and words of ‘A Silver Star’ were by Glorie Attrill nee McLean(1911-1998) who was born in Glenormiston, Victoria. She lived and farmed for some years at The Sisters and in her later years lived at Terang. She wrote several songs, with ‘A Silver Star’ being her best-loved composition. Her two autobiographical booklets are ‘Sunset Serenade’ and ‘At Twilight’. John McSwain was the son of an acquaintance in her childhood days. This record is of interest as the one of the songs was written by a local woman, Glorie Attrill and the disc was recorded in Warrnambool in the 1970s.This is a circular 45 R.P.M. black disc with silver-coloured printing in the centre. The cove has a black and white photograph of the singer on the front with white and blue printing, an image of a star and the logo of the recording company. There are also two pink labels from the retail shop where the record was purchased. The back cover has black and blue printing A Silver Star John McSwain Crest crest records, melbourne, john mcswain, singer, glorie attrill, songwriter, catherine brymer, musician, st. john’s presbyterian church, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Original and framed etching of Princess Bridge Melbourne, created by John Shirlow in 1931.Framed black and white etching by John Shirlow of the view across Princes Bridge [Melbourne] looking north. The work is signed in pencil below the signed and dated etching.Artist's signature lower rightaustralian art, etchings, john shirlow, princes bridge - melbourne (vic)

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building (Albert Street front) of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades. (SMB Institutional Plan 1989)Large format copy of a drawing projecting the new M.B. John Building into the Ballarat School of Mines environment. The view is from within the School of Mines in close proximity to the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. ewan jones and associates, architects, m.b. john building, m.b.john, morgan b. john, morgan bevan john, ballarat school of mines, buildings