Book, Bert Graham Collection, Federation Internationale De Natation Amateur 1953- 1956, rules governing swimming, diving and water polo, printed in Sweden.AB Tryckericentralen i Borasbendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Silver prize bowl. Insc: 'SCANDIVANIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS/STOCKHOLM/1956/MENS DOUBLE'. Stamps on base include 'KA' and 'S' and D9'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Silver Trophy won by Lismore Telephonists in a quiz competition for Colac and district in 1955 and 1956 Presented by W.J. Madden District Telephone OfficerTwo handled inscribed pedestal Silver Cup mounted on bakerlite stand .Two inscribed shields on stand won by Lismore Telephonistts Inscription on front of cup. "Telephonists Quiz Competion/Colac District Annual/Premier Team/Presented by MrW.J.Madden/District Telephone Officer" Inscibed on left hand shield "1955/Lismore" Inscribed on right hand shield " 1956/Lismore"trophy, silver cup, telephonists, quiz compertition, lismore victoria

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero Vol 1 Translated by C D Yonge Publisher: Henry G Bohn Date: 1856Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 875.2 CIC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the orations of marcus tullius cicero vol 1, the orations of marcus tullius cicero, c d yonge

Copy of original black and white sketch by Stan Thomas, Specimen cottage 1856 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo Paper mounted on cardboardStan Thomas artist

Black and white white photograph showing a float of Lakes Entrance State School on the occasion of the Centenary Parade. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCentenary of Lakes Entrance 1956. The photo below was taken on the occasion of the Centenary parade, in May 1956. It was of the float of the Lakes Entrance Primary School, and students wore clothing of their parents and grandparents days. The' Teacher' on the day was Mrs. Evelyn May.schools, students, celebration

Pair of black leather army boots - known as "AB" - ankle boots with no laces. Leather sole with steel heel and toe plates. Makers label imprint with leather sole.Maker's Label - imprint on sole "DID/341/9-5/ BLUNDSTONE P/4/ 1956"uniform, footwear, boots, army

Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 18 at the Chilwell terminus on the last day of operation of this route. This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.5, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Last day of operation Chilwell & East - West Line 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure, tram 18

Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 1 at the Chilwell terminus on the last day of operation of this route. Tram showing destination of Depot. This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.7, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Last day of operation Chilwell & East - West Line 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure, tram 1

Small khaki two pocket universal personal sewing kit pouch, there is one open pocket and one pocket secured by a button, the closure flap is secured by a sewn on cotton strap.“FOLWER” (open to interpretation) Lower pocket “B. MILBURN & CO” “VICTORIA 1956 D^D”passchendaele barracks trust, pouch, two pocket utility

Ammunition box for .303 bullets - post Korea. 1956equipment, 1956, army

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Deborah Gold Mine NL. Pink Manilla folder containing typed sheets of financial statements for years 1947 - 1956organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, financial statements

A 32p booklet, weekly notice No. 52, 1956 and staff journal of Dept of Government Transport of NSW. Items re weed burner, tram passes and Conductor's Journals.nswgt, staff news, notices and information

Geelong No. 23, unconverted Pengelly tram, outside depot on 7/1/1956. Has two trolley poles. Showing 'EAST' destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped 'K.S.Kings No. K(y)(70) TC9' on top edge. On bottom edge, 'Geelong No. 23 - unconverted Pengelley, outside depot 1/50, F4.5, 7/1/56'tramways, trams, geelong, pengelly, tram 23

Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Shows a copy of the 1 pound Miner's Right, issued in Sandhurst on 26 March 1856, issued to William Lunn, John Williamson and signed 26 March 1857. No attempt was made to police the diggings in order to apprehend diggers working without a current miner's right. (Note the discrepancy in the years) Markings: 42 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Copy of a watercolour painting of the original Mitcham police station by Shirley Jones 1956. Cream building with straw coloured roof, centred and slightly to the right of the paper, shrubs around building to fence, trees in background with chimney stack shapes in rear. Signed Shirley Jones in right front. Original Police Station, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham 1956 (now St. Johns) is written in left front corner.illustrations, reproductions

1. 2x Anglesea Drapery business cards 2. 3x 'Anglecrest' Guest House business cards Both businesses owned by Betty Butterworth from 1956 to 1963.Card 1. Anglesea Drapery Mrs E. V. Butterworth Prop. Shop 79 Great Ocean Rd Anglesea 3230 Residence 51 Noble St Phone 63-1296 Card 2. 3x: With compliments 'Anglecrest' Guest House (Mrs E.V. Butterworth Proprietress) Harvey St Anglesea PO Box 1 Vic. Phone 63-1498butterworth, anglecrest guest house, anglesea drapery, business cards

Colour slide in a mount. Melbourne Olympic Swimming Pool (1956), Melbourne, Australia. (Architects: Kevin Borland, Peter McIntyre, John and Phyllis Murphy; engineer: Bill Irwin.)Encircled 60 (Handwritten)melbourne, slide

P.H. Bennett standing beside a Ford Customline, circa 1956police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; ford customline car; bennett, philip harry

Ariels and Triumphs outside Russell Street garage. Circa 1956police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle; triumph motorcycle; russell street

Stawell Football Club Member Badges 1956, 1958, ASCJ of A stawell

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Photograph of 25 PTS School 31, 1st August 1956. 25 pts nurses - school 31

Two programmes for Wimbledon 1956. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis