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Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Addiional Polling Place for Mining Ditrict of Ballaarat Order In Council under the Goldfields Act, 1863, 1863
Blue Foolscap printed Government document outlinging an additional polling place for the Mining District of Ballaarat.goldfields act, j.h. kay, ballaarat mining district, ballarat, james forester sullivan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Gunpowder Storage, Etc, Report of the Board, 1872, 1872
At the time of the writing of this report there were powder magazines at Royal Park, Footscray, Ballarat, Geelong, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk. A government report into the condition of the existing gunpowder magazines and the general question of the storage of gunpowder and other combutibles. gunpowder, powder magazines, hobson's bay powder hulk, regulations, f.o. handfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: LETTERS
Six letters from 1994 to 1998 from the Friends of Bendigo Cemeteries to various Government Department. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Archive - VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES, 1871
DVD. Victorian Government Gazettes 1871-1872/3 Volumes 1 and 2 . Two Discs. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Goi Dong Bao Trong Hang Ngu Cong San - To Comrades in Communist Ranks
We urge you to return to the National Government. Photo of soldiers on one side. Writing on back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1916
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia coloured photograph of Government House, Perth Western Australia. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, 1916, perth, government house, western australia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Languages : expanding your world : plan to implement the Victorian Government's vision for languages education 2013-2025, 2013
A long term government plan to increase diversity of language learning and proficiency across Victorian schools.colour photographs, colour illustrations, tableslanguage and education, bilingualism, language revival, government school education, program certification, certificate of language proficiency, education policy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Broome, Richard author, Your Are What you Make Yourself to Be The Story of a Victorian Aboriginal Family 1842 to 1980, 2005
A very informative and compassionate history of the conflict between the Aboriginal of Victoria, early settlers and government agenciesISBN 174114 569 4aboriginals, legislation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Goverment Gazette Bookcase Court House
Government Gazettes 1-7-1851 - 31-8-1919 in Boookcase built by Bill Attrill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Associations Incorporation Act 1981, 1993
Reprint No 2. Government of Victoria.Reprint No 2. Government of Victoria. Reprinted 1993, incorporating amendments up to Act No 57, 1989.Reprint No 2. Government of Victoria.politics and government, victorian government, clubs and associations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, From citizen to councillor Are you ready?, 1/12/1996 12:00:00 AM
A personally enriching experience awaits citizens who will lead and develop Victoria's system of local government.A personally enriching experience awaits citizens who will lead and develop Victoria's system of local government.A personally enriching experience awaits citizens who will lead and develop Victoria's system of local government.city of whitehorse, electoral rolls, local government elections -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Announcing the new City of Koornung, 1994
The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report re merger with Box Hill.The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report re merger with Box Hill.The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report re merger with Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Box Hill and Nunawading to merge, 1994
Call for public meeting to discuss the Local Government Board's recommendation on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.Call for public meeting to discuss the Local Government Board's recommendation on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.Call for public meeting to discuss the Local Government Board's recommendation on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Announcing the new City of Koornung, 1994
The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.The City of Nunawading welcomes the Local Government Board's interim report on the merger of Nunawading and Box Hill.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High hopes for library service
Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.Nunawading Council is not planning to reduce its library service despite cuts in state government funding.public libraries, city of nunawading, nunawading library, drummond, ann -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Womens' advocate honoured, 2007
Local Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of WomenLocal Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of WomenLocal Government Womens' Association President Kaele Way inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Womenway, kaele, australian local government womens' association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, City of Whitehorse Calendar 2007, 2007
Celebrating 150 years of Local Government in Whitehorse, the Calendar features aspects of the municipality through the ages.Celebrating 150 years of Local Government in Whitehorse, the Calendar features aspects of the municipality through the ages.Celebrating 150 years of Local Government in Whitehorse, the Calendar features aspects of the municipality through the ages.city of whitehorse, local government, councillors, pioneers, box hill town hall, war memorials, schools, art, sports and recreations, churches, historical societies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Program aims to find candidates, 2008
Former Whitehorse Councillor Kaele Way is president of the Australian Local Government Womens Association. Photo.Former Whitehorse Councillor Kaele Way is president of the Australian Local Government Womens Association. Photo.Former Whitehorse Councillor Kaele Way is president of the Australian Local Government Womens Association. Photo.way, kaele, australian local government womens association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station Revamp A Secret, 2017
The report to State Government into ways the Box Hill interchange could be upgraded might not be made public.box hill railway station, box hill grand central shopping centre, public transport, public transport users association, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Vermont South Library, 1993
Vermont South Library opened in 1991Colour photograph of the Vermont South Library taken during Local Government Week in November 1993vermont south branch library -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference, The Aborigines of Victoria Vol 1
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. 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 November1884 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 fund raising 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 court house 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 historic 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 Historic 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 art works 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. 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 Aborigines of Victoria Vol 1 Author: R. Brough Smyth Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1878Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 346.94 AUS Fly paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute 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, 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 aborigines of victoria vol 1, r. brough smyth, indigenous people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Extracts from Nunawading Council minutes, 1949
Extracts from Nunawading Council minutesExtracts from Nunawading Council minutes: (1) June 1949 Ambulance station requested (2) 24 June War service homes will be erected on land acquired by the Commonwealth Government, bordered by Duckman Street, Amery Avenue, Hirst Street & Middleborough Road (3) 1 July Proposal to build Infant Welfare Centre at Nunawading on land at rear of Municipal Chambers.Extracts from Nunawading Council minutescity of nunawading, war service homes, duckham street, blackburn, amery avenue, blackburn, hirst street, blackburn, middleborough road, blackburn, infant welfare centres, mitcham scout group, mitcham guide group, charlotte street, blackburn south, ayr street, blackburn south -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 15-8-95 P13 Maximum 12 to sit on councilsThe State Government has accepted the Local Government Board's recommendations for councils to have between five and 12 councillors. Maroondah City Council recommended a total of nine councillors. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1854
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. (Hughen) and, in December, 1854, the unrest came to a head in an armed clash between the Government and the diggers at Ballarat. Slide depicts the battle that took place. Markings: 40 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Mounted Cheque, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1932
Copy of a cheque celebrating the final repayment by R. S. & S. Woollen and Worsted Co-operative of a Commonwealth Government loan.Copy of a cheque mounted on cardboard with white and black printed text.GEELONG R. S. & S. / Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Co. Ltd. / £50,000 / Commonwealth Government Loan. / Repayable in 10 Years / Granted by Special Act of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon. Arthur Rogers Minister for Repatriation / Final Repayment by above Cheque -- 20th Dec. 1932. -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, Photos from the 1940s, 1940s
Provenence is unknown but contains potentially rare photos. A comprehensive record of the types of events provided for Junior Legatees in the 1940s. Events such as the Government House Christmas parties and Annual Demonstrations. Also a record of the classes offered to girls and boys. There are photos of Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for school students that has been held annually by Legacy in April. It helps educate and promote the observance of Anzac Day to students. Some of the photos are Junior Legatees that joined the armed forces in the second World War. Pages 7 and 8 show the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Legacy. They were in Australia to start his term as Governor General of Australia - until 1947. An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Large photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. Decorative front and back end pages. Screws in left hand side to keep paper pages bound together. 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.Handwritten at top of pages. Page 1 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 2 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 3 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 4 'Senior Girls 6/2/1945' Page 5 'Senior Girls 6/2/1945' Page 6 'JL (?) Cecil Waters 6/2/1945' Page 7 'Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the Club Rooms, 27/11/1945' and 'At the Club Rooms' Page 8 'At the Grosvenor Theatre' Page 9 '20/2/45 Speaker Wlliamstown' Page 10 '6/2/45 Mr Justice(?) Monty Phillips' Pages 11 - 16 no inscription Page 17 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' (photo missing) Page 18 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' Page 19 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' Page 20 Sepia photo Savige Page 21 'Junior Legatee N Shiels' Page 22 'Legatee E.T. Scott' Page 23 'Legatee H.E. Cohe (?)' Page 24 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1948’ (Photo missing bottom right) Page 25 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1944’ (Page cut in half) Page 26 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1944’ (Page cut in half) events, government house party, anzac commemoration for students, junior legatee outing, annual demonstration, royal visit -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour Digital, Ballarat Reform League Inc Monument at Buninyong, 12/11/2012
Before the end of August 1851 the government had decided to charge a large licence fee for the right to search for gold. When news of that decision reached the Buninyong diggings, the first protest on the Victorian goldfields was held. The monument to that meeting has been placed at the site where it is believed that the meeting took place, in Hiscock Gully Road, about 400 metres from the Midland Highway.Colour photograph of a rock with a commemorative plaque outlining goldfields agitation at Buninyong.The plaque on the monument reads:- "Plaque on the Ballarat Reform League Inc. Monument at Buninyong, 2012. After the discovery of gold at Buninyong in August 1851 the government announced that the diggers would be charged a large licence fee. The injustice of that decision sparked a public protest here at the diggings. 'Buninyong 26 August - Tonight for the first time since Australia rose from the bossum of the ocean, were men strong in their sense of right, lifting up a protest against an impending wrong, and protesting against the Government. (Melbourne Argus, 20 August 1851)"ballarat reform league inc, goldfields agitation, buninyong monument, eureka stockade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BOOK - VICTORIAN YEAR-BOOK 1913-14 BY A.M. LAUGHTON GOVERNMENT STATIST
Hard bound green covered book with silver - Victorian Year-Book 1913-14 by A.M. Laughton Government Statist. Purple rubber stamp on inside cover 'Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ' / thirty fourth issue / Melbourne Albert J Mullett Government Printer.victoria, history, government, lydia chancellor collection, collection, victorian year-book 1913-14 by a.m. laughton government statist. / 'mechanics institute eaglehawk ' / albert j mullett government printer, books, victoria -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Book - Book, Hardcover, VICTORIAN YEAR BOOK 1910 -11, 1911
Large book, blue leather hardcover + bound. Title and author on front cover and sub-title on spine. VICTORIAN YEAR BOOK / 1910 - 1911 / A.M. LAUGHTON / GOVERNMENT STATIST. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SECOND BOOK OF THE VICTORIAN READERS
112 Page soft cover book titled 'The Victorian Readers Second Book' dark orange in colour with a cloth strip at the spine. On the front cover is a female child sitting on a wooden chair reading a book. The book consists of 102 pages of stories and poems plus 9 pages of language list. The back page has three children in various poses looking at a monkey on a swing hanging from two trees. Below the monkey written in script is 'The End' Inside the front cover hand written in blue ink is the name 'John M. Merifield' Registered by the Postmaster General for transmission through the post as a book.Education Department of Victoria. H.J. Green, Government Printer, Melbourne 1930.education, primary, victoria, the victorian readers second book