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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Refinishing the Propellor, 18 May 1949
The photograph is part of a series of six, depicting the Fenris in dry docks in at Finn Boda ship yards, in Stockholm, Sweden, between the 4th and the 27th of May, 1948. This photograph shows refinishing being done on one of the ship's propellers.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of one of the propellers from the M/S Fenris in dry dock, in Stockholm.Reverse: STOCKHOLM / 18-5-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is an indecipherable mark in pencil.allan-quinn, photograph, fenris, dry-dock, sweden, stockholm, 1949 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Early editions of Ringwood history notes and research notes 1857-1963
Early editions of history notes and research notes 1857-1963 +Additional Keywords: Burnside, M -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black And White postcard of the steam ship Port Curtis. (Sh 223 Ships M - R)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, port curtis, post card, steam ship, postcard -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black And White postcard of the sailing ship Passat, at Anchor. (Sh 238.4 Ships M - R)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, passat,, post card, postcard, sailing ship -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Brothers of The Fleet
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. Brothers of The Fleet Author: Lillian M Pyke Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1924Label on spine with typed text PAT FIC PYK Front endpaper has a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, lillian m pyke, brothers of the fleet -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Diary of A Provincial Lady
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. Diary of A Provincial Lady Author: E M Delafield Publisher: MacMillian & Co Date: 1931 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC DEL Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library with the received date of 2-35 The front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute flagstaff 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, diary of a provincial lady, e m delafield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - WRECK OF THE CORSAIR
Booklet titled Wreck of the Corsair, S.S.Wauchope, S.S.Alert, by A M Robertson published by Nepean Historical Society.A.M.Robertsonhistory, naval, shipwrecks, victoria-point nepean- shipwrecks-corsair-wauchope-alert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: ENVELOPE
White envelope with pink interior addressed to Mr. M. P. Kelly, Beehive Exchange, Bendigo.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - envelope, mr m p kelly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COPY OF 'THE BENDIGO NATURALIST' DEC 1973, 1973
COPY OF 'THE BENDIGO NATURALIST' DEC 1973, Vol 6, No. 3. (Inside cover' M. Bush)organization, club/society, bendigo field naturalist club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JUNE PARRY COLLECTION: LETTER FROM SELINA M? WHITE TO JUNE PARRY, 1965
Three handwritten pages of correspondence from Selina M? White Feb 1965 to June Parry.person, family, grylls, grylls and deravin families. other names; florence grylls, dingee, tandarra, garnet, mary, garnet iii, boort , inglewood, jarklin, serpentine, violet leitch (inglewood) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Document. Greeting Cards. Small creamy envelope with 'With a loving 'God speed' - - Sr M St- - -.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Presentation kit, 150th Anniversary of M&HB railway, Victorian Department of Infrastructure, Aug 2004
Kit presented to attendees at celebratory breakfast for 150th Anniversary of the M&HB railway, in pink & copper. transport - railways, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, peter batchelor, department of infrastructure, melbourne & hobsons bay railway -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Crosscut Saw
Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, increasing efficiency.double ended steel saw with "M" patterned teeth. Handles missing. All rivets in placechurchill island, crosscut, saw, tools, machinery -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Report, Jillian M. Lenne, Diseases and pests of Sweet Potato; South-East Asia, the Pacific and east Africa, 1991
Report by Jillian M. Lenne, National Resources Institute (UK) Bulletin No.46, 116 pp.jillian m. leene, national resources institute, diseases, pests, sweet potatoes -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1930
Red Velvet Bag embroidered with Crystal and white Beading. Flower Design. Mrs M Brame.stawell clothing material -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Broadcast Listener's Licence, 3/08/1951
Broadcast Listener's Licence renewed for Mrs M. Gilbert in 1951 of 28 Brunswick Road, Mitcham.radio broadcasting, gilbert, m -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Spiders in the Loo, 2013
13 coloured photograph (a-m) taken at the book launch of 'Spiders in the Loo', edited by Pat Richardsonspiders in the loo, richardson, pat -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920c
Black and white photograph of Alf Westerson skipper of M V Westwind of Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Jane Sandilands, Helen Macpherson Schutt Philanthropist 17 April 1874-19 April 1951, 2001
Melbourne : Helen M Schutt Trust , 2001 36 p. : ill., ports ; 30 cm. non-fictionschutt family, schutt helen macpherson, helen m. schutt trust, philanthropists -- australia -- biography, women in philanthropy. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Horticultural Project Conservation and Management Plan Wombat Park, c. 1990
Photocopies of plan drawn by M. Gilbert of Survey Area C-G, with numbered plant list.m. gilbert, wombat park, management plan -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver plate
Silver plate with "Presented to 3 Div Officers Mess by CAPT M Taylor Dec 85" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - MMTB M Class tram 185 - Newspaper photo, MMTB M Class Tram 125 in Newmarket - Newspaper photo, Early 1920s
Image shows sheep crossing Racecourse Rd hindering a travelling tram M185. Has either the Newmarket Hotel or the Pastrol Hotel in the background.Early days of effect of markets on tramways MMTB M class tram 185 in Racecourse Road Newmarket, delayed by sheep neat the Saleyards.tramways, trams, m class trams, sheep, racecourse rd, tram 185, hotels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White SW2 478 Riversdale Road Hawthorn, Keith Kings, 3/11/1956
Photograph shows SW2 478 (City Route 70) in Riversdale Road at Tooronga Rd Hawthorn. The photographer notes the metal fascias on the tram. Note the lenses fitted to one side of the street lights to indicate a tram stop to the tram drivers.Yields information about tram 478 in 1956.Black and White SW2 478 Riversdale Road Hawthorn photo number N(m)(i)Has details and date written on the rear.tramways, trams, sw2 class, tram 478, riversdale road, route 70 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HAPPY DAYS
Bendigo advertiser '' the way we were'' from 2002. Happy days: Marong State School No. 400; circa 1942. Back row from left: L. Symons, B. Millington, R. Andrews, Mr. Redford (head teacher), K. Hayes, B. Cockeral, S. Rule. Second row: H. Keating, A. Smith, B. Rule, D. Donaldson, ? Talbart, P. Hills, M. Knapping, R. Steel. Seated: M. Yates, N. Rule, E. Andrews, M. Rule, B. Millington. Front: P. Keating, M. Elvey, G. Beasy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. 1 - 1896 - Letter from Bear Louis, Canary Island. 2 - 1896 - Note regarding Stevenson deceased mentions Muir Mr. 3 - 1896 - Letter from Hoyland Chas H, Barrister & Solicitor, Godfrey Street, Boort regarding Proctor & Braybrook. Also contains a letter card from M Lethlean, Lockwood regarding making of husband's will. 4 - 1896 - Letter from Beebee E M re Barker. E M Beebee is written on outside of letter. Letter appears to be signed Meake? E M?cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, bear l, stevenson, muir mr, hoyland c h, proctor, braybrook. lethlean m, beebee e m, meake? e m? -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SANCHEZ 80 HP SALMSON
Postcard: two men sitting in cockpit of plane. Both men wearing hats - right hand man wearing a suit jacket, other a polo neck jumper. Written on bottom in white: ' M. Delaporte with M. Sanchez on the Sanchez 80 HP Salmson'Topical Postcard Co., Winton, Hants.aviation, civilian, sanchez 80 hp salmson, basil watson, m. delaporte, m. sanchez, sanchez salmson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Aerial View of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd. & others, 1935
Six black and white photos (three small copies missing) of an aerial view of Australian Tesselated Tile Works.|In the background M & MBW reservoir.|In the foreground is the Builders Trading and Roofing Company Tile works (formerly the Monarch Pottery - note the M on the chimney)australian tesselated tile co.pty ltd, aerial photographs, dams and reservoirs, mitcham reservoir, builders trading and roofing co. ltd, monarch pottery -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, "Songs From The Dandenongs", n.d. but pre-1950. Possibly 1939
A 1939 booklet of nursery rhymes designed to inspire Australian children with their own fairy stories. Olga Dorothea Agnes Ernst published the rhymes under her married name Waller. This copy was presumably used by Helen Gibson in her pre-school teaching and was donated to the society as part of her collection of materials.Stapled booklet with cardboard covers and twenty-four pages, containing lyrics and music to ten songs composed by Olga D. A. Waller M. A. (words) and Jean M. Fraser (music). The songs, described as "Mountain nursery rhymes" are all concerned with the Dandenong Ranges.In ink on flyleaf: To dear Rita, With love. June 1950. Marie. "There's joy in Remembrance."dandenong ranges -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - MMTB Officer and Clerical Staff Pass, K G Luke, 1950s
Issued to Officers (non traffic) and Clerical staff of the MMTB for free travel. Traffic Officers had their badges.Demonstrates the method of identifying MMTB Officers and Clerical staff who were entitled to free travel on trams.Round silver MMTB Officers and Clerical Staff badge - stamped No. "302" and with raised writing "M&M Tramways Board" with a silver ring through the top of the badge, to allow it to be attached to a key ring. On rear in raised letters "K. G. Luke Melb". badges, tramways, trams, mmtb, travel passes, staff -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Grade 4, St Joseph's School, Port Melbourne, 1970, Arthur REED, 1970
Sister M JOSITA (later Sister Aileen) taught Grade 4 at St Joseph's School in 1970. Pupils Top Row L-R Dianne BURNS; Mandy WINCHCOMBE; Rosetta RASO; Theresa McBROOM; Anna CETRATO; Michael LEWIS; Nicholas HERMENCE; Shane MOON; Joseph GATT; Steven SHANKIE. 2nd top Row - L - R Brenda FERGUSON; Jenny SYKES; Sharon CUNNINGHAM; Anne DILLON; Rosa LOPEZ; Mark SMYTHE; Shane DOYLE; Raymond DALLI; George SPITERI; Unknown. Middle Row L - R Photo missing Rosetta SIMONETTA; Gail BROADHURST; Mary TURNER; Maureen CAREY; Michelle OATS; Marshall BELLINGHAM; Raymond HARRIS; Michael GOSS; Raymond PACE. 2nd Bottom Row L - R Ann-Marie RICHARDSON; Carol REILLY; Christina DEE; Lyn HERRON; Lisa KERR; Shane LESLIE; Robert NETTLETON; Stephen TWIGG; Chris McWILLIAM; Victor RADDICH. Bottom Row - L - R Frances KEENAN; Brenda ENGELLENER; Susan NICHOLSON; Terese ALLOURN; John COSTELLOCream folded card with 43 Photos of Class 4, St Joseph's School, Port Melbourne.Inside - St Joseph's, Port Melbourne, 4,1970, Sister M Josita. On front cover - Shane Moondianne burns, mandy winchcombe, rosetta raso, theresa mcbroom, anna cetrato, michael lewis, nicholas hermence, joseph gatt, steven shankie, brenda ferguson, jenny sykes, sharon cunningham, anne dillon, rosa lopez, mark smythe, shane doyle, raymond dalli, george spiteri, rosetta simonetta, gail broadhurst, mary turner, maureen carey, michelle oats, marshall bellingham, raymond harris, michael goss, raymond pace, ann-marie richardson, carol reilly, christina dee, lyn herron, lisa kerr, shane leslie, stephen twigg, chris mcwilliam, victor raddich, frances keenan, brenda engellener, susan nicholson, terese allourn, john costello, education - primary schools, st josephs catholic primary school