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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Depot Operations", 18/01/1961 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the type of instruction issued to crews and demonstrates how trams returning to the depot were to be managed.Typed notice on Quarto paper, titled "Tramways - Depot Operations" detailing the operations for the return of trams to the depot and the allocation of roads" and the use of the notice board. Dated 18/1/1961. Signed by the Works Superintendent.trams, tramways, depot, safety, tramcars, wendouree parade, instructions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Tramway Retrenchment Employees", 6/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC the way terminating arrangements were made.., Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC the way terminating arrangements were made..Carbon copy of a Memorandum titled "Notice to Tramway Retrenchment Employees", dated 6 August 1971, advising additional conditions and benefits of the termination of employees - sick leave, purchase of electrical appliances and retiring Gratuity payment. Has "Tram Depot notice board " typed in red in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, sec, depot -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 1
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. The Plays and Poems of Shakspere Vol 1 Author: Barry Cornwall Publisher: Wm. S Orr & Co. Further Information: Carefully Revised from the Best Authorities: With a Menoir and Essay on his genius by Barry Cornwall The label on the spine cover with typed text H 822.33 SHA Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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, the plays and poems of shakspere vol 1, barry cornwall -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Chambers Encyclopædia Vol 3
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. Chambers Encyclopædia Vol 3 Publisher: William and Robert Chambers Date: 1904 Further Information: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge - Illustrated Edition Cataract to DionThe label on the spine cover with typed text H 030 CHA Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, chambers encyclopædia vol 3, william and robert chambers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - MMTB Special Table, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 6/01/1973 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour printed on a set of three pink cards. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on Saturday 6-1-1973 - Gives time and route arrangements. Used cars 103, 106, 331, 249. trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams were hard for many to board", "Parking is more important than trams", "Trams are not the best investment", Jul. 2002
Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Cartoon by Inkcinct - The Courier Saturday 27 July 2002 - about Eureka Historians commenting on the tram route proposal. .2 - Newspaper clipping - six different letters - from The Courier, Saturday 27 July 2002, first letter titled "Trams were hard for many to board" - written by David Stabb, Doug Wiseman, Shane Canny, Peggy Nijam, M. Parr, Mary Glenane. .3 - Newspaper clipping - six different letters - from The Courier, Wednesday 17 July 2002, first letter titled "Trams are not the best investment", written by Bob Orr, Keith Vanstan, Walter Robson, Tom Evans, Brian Coffey and Pauline Shaw - re Peter Hiscock and the Bridge Mall. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway, bridge st, bridge mall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Board back tram plan", 29/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the view of the Executive Director of Ballarat Tourism about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Thursday 29 August 2002, titled "Board back tram plan" about the Ballarat Tourism Board supporting the construction of tourist based tramway in Ballarat, written by the Executive Director of Ballarat Tourism. Features a digital image of BTM tram 13 in Lydiard St North with the Post Office and George Hotel in the background. Gives information about the benefits of the proposal for Ballarat. ballarat revival, btm, lydiard st north, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Set of 4 - Timetables - Geelong bus, Trans Otway, 1956
Set of 4 - Timetables - Geelong buses that were introduced following the closure of the Geelong tram system. 1 - Trans Otway - Eastern Park and West Geelong dated 23/1/1956 - gives route and times. Printed - 111x142mm 2 - Benders Busways - Chillwell - gives times, fares, bus stop locations and route details - tri fold foolscap - 210 x 111 3 - ditto - for Newtown 4 - Corio bus lines - Belmon - City from 26/3/1956 - gives sections, fares, routes, times and route details - folded quarto - 205 x 164 All note that folded pushers carried at any times, unfolded between 9.30 and 3.30, no prams. See item 6812 for the Transport Regulation Board poster of 1956 and two other bus operators.Yields information about the bus timetables following the closure of the Geelong tram system.Set of four printed or duplicated documentstramways, geelong, closure, bus, buses, bus replacement, timeables, trans otway, corio bus lines, benders busways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Extension of the service to the Williamstown Road Route", 1926
Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Williamstown Road route from 9/6/2024. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7518 for the pamphlet on the introduction to the Russell St route. Notes the discontinuation of the through service to Russell St,.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Williamstown RoadPamphlet - one sheet folded printed on off white paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st, williamstown road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Extension of the service to the Russell Street Route", 1926
Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Russell St Footscray route from 13/9/1926. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7520 for the pamphlet on the introduction to Williamstown Road route.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Russell St.Pamphlet - one sheet folded printed on light brown paper. Two copies held.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Interesting Facts about One-Man Safety Cars", 1926
Pamphlet details the features of the X1 class trams that were introduced onto the Footscray system during late 1926. Details the construction of the tram, seating, safety features, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), and provide hints for passenger behaviour. See items 7519 and 7530 for the introduction to Russell St and Williamstown Road respectively also using the Pay as You Leave system,. Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926.Pamphlet - one sheet folded printed on light brown paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From Information Book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli? 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat. No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of six "Badges of Honour" poster. Two rows of three badges. Name of each badge and reason for award documented below each badge/ribbon. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "Badges of Honour". Badges listed "Victoria Cross (VC)"/ "Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)"/ "Military Cross (MC)"/ " Distinguished Service Order (DSO)" / "Military Medal (MM)"/ "RSPCA Purple Cross".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Dave Macartney, H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, 23/11/1918 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tramcars both electric and horse during 1919.Photocopy of a three page hand written report by H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board, dated 23-11-1918, about the condition and repairs needed to both the ESCo Electric trams and the trailers. Gives details of the deterioration and defects in the trams. Has a sketch showing the issues. Notes the request by Mr. Blackwell by phone. trams, tramways, esco, tramcars, tramcar components, maintenance -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From Information Book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Original painting polyvinyl acetate on hard board. Depicts five soldiers in vivid cobalt blue. The soldiers stand huddled together, one wearing an emu plume in his slouched hat, another has Corporal's stripes and one is holding a rifle. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details on print. "SIDNEY NOLAN - (1917 - 1992) Soldiers 1959". Sidney Nolan - embarked on a series of Gallipoli drawings and paintings which he completed over a 20 year period.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints." Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of a "watercolour, gouache, pencil on brown paper". Depicts "soldiers near huts and trenches surrounded by cliffs and a ravine” Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "HORACE MILLICHAMP MOORE-JONES (1868-1922) Anzac Headquarters Gallipoli, 1915." Enlisted with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in 1914 and was sent to Gallipoli. framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information Book - "Readers Digest/Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300. Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting, depicting colour, the dawn landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Anzac Cove. Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (1872-1934). The Landing at Anzac. April 25th 1915". 1915. Successful British Maritime Painter.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information Book - "Readers Digest'/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints." Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. MAP ANZAC - map scale 1:10,000 elevations in feet. Depicts the line of Australian and New Zealand Front Trenches. Intended as a working document. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GERALD R. CAMPBELL Anzac: Map of Gallipoli Peninsula, 1916"framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Bleak House
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. Bleak House Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: J.M.Dent & sons LTD Date: 1949 Further Information:The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC DIC Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, bleak house, charles dickens -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Coast to Coast
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. Coast to Coast Selected by Frank Davison Publisher: Angus and Robertson Date: 1944 Further Information: Australian Stories 1943The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC COA Front loose end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library.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, coast to coast, frank davison -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetables - MMTB trams - set of 5, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1977 and 1979
Timetables - provide information on ticketing, fares, and timing points, with a description of the route and a map. Not all services had been allocated a route number at the time. 1 - West Maribyrnong - City - routes 57, 54, 60, 58 and 50 - Oct. 1979 2 - West Maribyrnong - City - routes 57, 54, 60, 58 and 50 - Feb. 1977 3 - East Malvern (Darling Rd) City - route 3 - Feb. 1977 4 - Glen Iris - City and via William St - routes 6, 36 and 7 - Jan. 1977 5 - Wattle Park - City - routes 70, 71 and 76 - Nov. 1979Yields information about MMTB tram services during the 1970s. Set of 5 MMTB tram timetables - multifolded printed on yellow paper.timetable, mmtb, west maribyrnong, east malvern, glen iris, route 57, route 54, route 60, route 58, route 50, route 3, route 6, route 36, route 7, wattle park, route 70, route 71, route 76 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - ticket - cable tramways - Through Fare, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1920s
Used by the MMTB as a Transfer ticket from cable to electric trams. Enabled the passenger to pay one 2 1/2d fare rather than two separate fares. Printed for week day use only. See item 7410 for a 2d example.Yields information about tickets used on Melbourne Trams in the 1920sPaper cable tram tickets - 2 1/2d No. 260710 - red ink on a light red paper.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Notes of Evidence - Strangward re bus replacement, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 9/1927
Transcript of Evidence given to the Parliamentary Committee of Accounts by Mr W O Strangward, Secretary to the MMTB 13/9/1927 - in response to the question "What would be the extra cost to the public if motor buses were substituted for the existing tramways?" Looks at Fare Revenue, operating cost per vehicle mile, relative average speeds, number of tram and bus miles required to carry 224,000,000 passengers, standing passengers and capacity. Notes that 2.25 buses would be required to replace each existing tramcar. Examines Annual Operating cost for both forms, capital outlay including provision for spares, amortization of the present tramway debt and cost of roads. Has a financial summary showing the additional cost would be 1.878,500 pounds to run buses requiriing a fare increase of 75%. Conclusions also note that there is a place for buses on light routes, petrol or diesel production in Australia and accidents.Yields information about the cost of running buses in Melbourne instead of trams based on 1927 information.Set of nine duplicated foolscap sheets secured by a foldable brass clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, bus replacement, buses, parliament, evidence, mr strangward, costs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Modern Transport, "Melbourne cable and electric tramways", 2/1939
Article - "Melbourne cable and electric tramways" - with the subheading "First Substitution by Diesel Buses", with H H Bell, MMTB Chairman as the author. Describes the current system, cable tram operation, formation of the Board, Chairman Bell, Cameron, conversion, H H Bell's tour, closure of the cable system and operation by diesel buses, the new SW6 tram, Australian PCC cars, Diesel bus development, Fare Structure and notes the Board's payments to the fire brigade etc. Has photos of Y 469, Leyland cub buses, W5 736. Has adverts for Bell Punch ticket machines, Smith's clocks and Karrier trucks. There is a report from Thomas Tilling Ltd about their operation and annual reporting.Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1939 and the background history.Magazine cutting from Modern Transport 25/2/1939 - pages 43 and 44trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, buses, bus replacement, h h bell., melbourne, y class, w5 class, tram 469, tram 736, leyland cub -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Bus Timetables", 1983
Timetables for specific routes, day of week giving information on tram times at specific time points, route map, sections and fares and organisation address - 616 Little Collins St. Melbourne. All printed on yellow paper unless noted otherwise. .1 - Route 220 and 231 - Sunshine - Footscray - City - March 1983 .2 - North Altona - City via West Gate Freeway - April 1983 .3 - Route 257, 258, 259 - West Heidelberg, Northland, Latrobe University - City - July 1983 .4 - ditto .5 - Route 265, 262, 261, 260, 266, 264 - Warrandyte, Templestowe, Doncaster, Park Orchard - Donvale - City - Feb. 1983 .6 - Route 277, 280, 299, 281 and 268 - Warrandyte, East Doncaster, Donvale, Shoppingtown - July 1983 .7 - Route 287, 286, 302, 303 Box Hill, Mitcham, East Doncaster, Mitcham, Ringwood - June 1980 .8 - ditto - but November 1983 .9 - Route 313, 314, 315, 316 - Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Mitcham - Jan. 1983 .10 - as for .8 11 - Routes 265, 262, 261,260, 266 and 264 - Warrandyte - Eastern Freeway, Templestowe, Park Orcards - Feb. 1983 12 - Routes 277, 280, 281 and 268 - East Doncaster, Donvale, City and Shoppingtown - Jan. 1983 Items .3, .4, .6, .8 and .10 are headed "Metropolitan Transit", rest MMTB.Yields information about MMTB Bus Services 1983Set of 12 MMTB or Metropolitan Transit Bus timetables, folded sheets, generally 10 sections.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, melbourne, fares, buses, deer park, sunshine, footscray, latrobe university, northland, heidelberg, box hill, warrandyte, doncaster, donvale, mitcham, ringwood, park orchards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Electrification of Collins St - cable Tramway", 12/1927
Provides information in the form of a letter to Parliamentary members about the reasons why the electrification of Collins St should proceed from the MMTB viewpoint, though it was not part of the 1923 General Scheme. The City of Melbourne initially wanted a conduit system, main issue was overhead wires, looks at other possibilities. Has a statement to the Press regarding the Board's decision to convert Collins St - options, Bourke St, Flinders St, traffic issues, and passenger / business development along Collins St. There was a lot of opposition to the proposal from the Doctors in the street.Yields information about the replacement of the Collins St cable tramways with electric trams and the reasons why.Set of six duplicated foolscap sheets secured by a foldable brass clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, parliament, mr strangward, collins st, cable trams, tram replacement, electrification -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 59TH BATTALION, 1962
Certificate, booklet and information article framed together. Certificate - red and brown print on cream coloured paper. This is a "59th Battalion AIF Association/ Past President Certificate" Booklet - red and brown print on cream coloured paper. Title on front "59th A.I.F. Association/1962" Article - black ink print on cream paper with the title "WHAT THE COVER DESIGN IS". Frame - gold coloured aluminium, with black coloured cardboard backing mount, glass front and MDF board on back.framed accessories, certificate, 59th battalion, 8/7 rvr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Set of 3 lists, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), DK Controllers, 28" Dia wheels, roller bearing trams, 1963
Lists provide information about the type of equipment fitted to W2 class trams 1 - "Trams fitted with D K (Dick Kerr model) controlleres - dated 15/7/1963 2 - "Class W2 cars with 28" dia wheels" - 11/7/1963 3 - "Roller Bearing trams" - listed by motor type, giving the number armatures for GE 288, BTM 265, MV 101 and MV 101 BR motors - These trams were fitted with roller bearings on their armatures = dated 14/10/64. Yields information about the equipment fitted to W2 class trams during the mid 1960sSet of lists - carbon copies on either foolscap or quarto paper.trams, tramways, tramcars, motors, wheels, armatures, dick kerr, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetables - MMTB trams - set of 10, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1973
MMTB Timetables - providing information on ticketing, fares, and timing points, with a description of the route and a map. Includes routes via William St - in the 30s 1 - East Malvern - City - route 3, bus route on Sundays only - June 1973 2 - Malvern Burke Road - City - route 5 and 35, - June 1973 3 - Glen Iris - City - route 6 and 36 - Sept. 1973 4 - Toorak - City - route 8 and 38 - June 1973 5 - South Melbourne and St Kilda Beach - City - routes 10, 12, and 17 - June 1973 6 - St Kilda Beach - South Melbourne Beach - City - routes 15, 16, 53, 55, 1, 2 and 4 - Sept. 1973 7 - Moreland - East Coburg - City - routes 1, 21, 15 and 22 - August 1973 8 - East Brighton - City - routes 64, 65, 62 and 61 - June 1973 9 - Carnegie - City routes 67, 37 and 66 - June 1973 10 - Kew Cotham Road - St Kilda Beach - route 69 - June 1973Yields information about MMTB tram services during 1973Set of 10 MMTB tram timetables - multifolded printed on yellow paper.timetable, mmtb, glen iris, malvern town hall, toorak, route 36, route 8, route 38, route 10, route 12, route 17, route 3, route 5, route 35, route 6, route 1, route 2, route 4, route 21, route 15, route 22, route 64, route 65, route 61, route 62, route 67, route 37, route 66, route 69 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET - RAAF, RAAF, "THE AIR FORCE LIST", 1961
From booklet front cover "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE - THE AIR FORCE LIST - JUNE 1961 Issued for the information and guidance of all concerned By Command of the Air Board, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF AIR, CANBERRA, A.C.T. AAP 598" Item in the collection re R.W McGilvery RAAF, refer Cat No 2787P for his service details.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - lightweight cardboard, pale blue colour with black print on front. 108 pages, cut, plain, off-white paper. Information manual for RAAF. Front cover - handwritten black ink - top left - "ORFS". top right - "Camp Commandant O..." Back cover - stamp - purple ink HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT COMMAND UNIT RAAF/ VICTORIA BARRACKS/ MELLBOURNE S.C.I. VIC.history, booklet, raaf -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetables - MMTB trams - set of 7, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1972
Timetables - provide information on ticketing, fares, timing points, with a description of the route and a map. 1 - West Preston - Northcote - City - routes 9, 10, 11 - Feb. 1972 2 - North Coburg with connecting bus to Fawkner and Gowrie - Upfield on Sundays route 19, 20 and 18 - March 1972 3 - North Balwyn Burwood - City - routes 48, 40, 41, 37, 74, 75, 76, 28 - Feb. 1972 4 - West Coburg - Domain Road and West Coburg City on Sundays - routes 55, 56 and 68 - March 1972 5 - West Maribyrnong - City - (bus routes on Sunday only) - routes 57, 54, 60, 58 and 50 - Feb. 1972 6 - Essendon Aerodrome - City - route 49, 49, 52 and 51 - March 1972 7 - Footscray - Moonee Ponds - bus route on Saturday afternoons and Sundays - route 82 Feb. 1972Yields information about MMTB tram services during 1972Set of seven MMTB tram timetables - multifolded printed on yellow or green paper.timetable, mmtb, route 10, route 9, route 11, route 19, route 18, route 20, route 48, route 40, route 41, route 37, route 74, route 75, route 76, route 28, route 55, route 56, route 68, route 57, route 54, route 60, route 58, route 50, route 59, route 49, route 52, route 51, route 82