Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world. This set are two letters from Alwyn Marshall of Toolamba, who travelled extensively. His first letter discusses tramways in Sydney, the type of trams in use, Brisbane tramways, NSW Railways on the Sydney to Brisbane line, Queensland railways, the Sandy Hollow line and the wooden trestle bridge near Nayook. He used a motor bike for his Australian travels. The second letter discusses the Frankford lines in Philadelphia and sending maps of the system.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Set of two typed letters on quarto paper from Alwyn Marshall to Wal Jack 4 Dec 1958 - two sheets Friday, May 1 (no year), single sheet - based on the calendar most likely 1959) letters, wal jack, railways, photography, tramways, sydney, brisbane, qgr, nswgr, philadelphia, alwyn marshall

Three pages from Punch magazine, each featuring a monochrome lithograph depicting tennis matches. (1) from issue July 7, 1877; image with caption 'LAWN TENNIS'; (2) from issue August 24, 1878; with caption 'WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY'; and (3) from issue November 3, 1881; caption 'A MODERN TOURNAMENT'. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis

Ticket for orient-line steamship "Potosi" from Gravesend, London to Adelaide 1881, issued on the 18th of March to Richard Turner. Ship sailed on the 24th of March.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ticket, orient-line, orient-line steamship, potosi, london to adelaide, richard turner.

Related to a photo of a soldier from WW1, Ben Esposito. refer Cat 3800P.Black & white photo of a soldier within a stylised oval frame within photo image as if in a mirror.On back of photo is noted "1959" and "No.12 B. Esposito" and "Biographical details see Annals of Bendigo Volume 7 - 1959, page 106" photograph, ww1, soldier

Victorian Railways tour of inspection report 1959, dated 15.5.1959 Marong. Foolscap paper.document, memo, railway

A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Halls of Residence in Retreat Road. 1959.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, halls of residence, education, tertiary education, accommodation, hostels, bendigo teachers' college students, buildings, photograph, photo, photographs, photography

Black and white photograph of pall mall with the cenotaph. At the bottom in blue pen: Bendigo 1959.bendigo, streetscape, pall mall

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.Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 41- 41 students 18th September 1959Photo of Preliminary Training School 41- 41 nurses in uniform - 18th September, 1959.

Black and White photograph of W2 340 at Preston Workshops, showing Special, and the route number 01, possibly indicating the completion of an O1 overhaul. Record cards extracted by Geoff Warburton give the last 01 date of 12/1959.trams, tramways, preston workshops, w2 class, overhauls, tram 340

Dorothy, David and Elwyn Kinnane travelled on this vessel from Brisbane to Port Moresby.Pink card with blue printingPassengers are requested to refrain from smoking in the Dining Saloon. BURNS PHILP LINE Commander W Wilding ... Wednesday 11th February 1959m.v.bulolo; menu; voyage; brisbane; port moresby

Photograph shows VR bogie car 35 northbound crossing M&MTB Ormond line on final day of operations before closure.Yields information of Railways tramcar on final day of operationsBlack and white photograph with stamp and notes on rear ARHS Vic Division L G Poole Collection stamp, black biro writing 'At Glenhuntly Rd Crossing 28/2/1959victorian railways, vr tram 35, closure, glen huntly rd, ormond rd

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 Winslow Boy Author: Terence Rattigan Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Date: 1959 Further Information: First Published in 1946The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 822.912 RAT The front loose endpaper 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, the winslow boy, terence rattigan

Two pages from magazine in one frame. Page 1/2 is reproduction of lithograph 'Lawn Tennis' by C.S. Reinhart, page 736 of Harper's Weekly issue September 14, 1878; Page 2/2 is reproduction of lithograph ' A Game of Lawn Tennis, Staten Island Club Grounds' by J.W. Alexander, page 648 from Harper's Weekly issue September 24, 1881. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Metaltennis

One of a collection from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeLetter addressed to Mrs J. H. Smith from Mary Mac (Lardy) dated 21st July 1959. Stating "This is one of the first letters to be posted in the new Cowes Post Office" etc. Envelope to Mrs J. H. SmithOn back: Mrs M McLardy and self posted a letter addressed to each other - the first letters stamped at new Post Office. Signed JHS.cowes post office, phillip island, mrs j h smith, mrs m mclardy, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Black and white photo of Suzette Irwin in dress and cardigan. Written on front of photo: Vic Countries 1958-59 Girls u/12 F/S 2nd Place. 1959 Suzette Irwin. Written on back of photo: Club & Districtrecreations, sports, swimming

Mexico 1959LinocutSigned and dated

BHS CollectionEight foolscap handwritten pages of Central Deborah Gold Mine history. Written by Albert Richardson, the history also includes information on the Londonderry West shaft (1881).bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Lt. Col. Hibberd ED EM 155 - 1959 "military, hibberd, vmr, uniform

Booknon-fictionThe Memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomerybattles in france, alamein, operation overlord

Wooden framed photograph of "Past Presidents" of Dandenong RSL Sub Branch.Past Presidents Dandenong RSL Sub Branch at "First Past Presidents Night "Westwood " 12th June 1959". Names of persons inscribed on photograph.