A Wilson, Mary Hardwick Flight tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features decal of stylised gold crown. Lower shaft and plastic butt cap features 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Plastic, Plastictennis

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 History of The Pianoforte with an Account of the theory of sound and also of the music and musical inetruments of the ancients Author: Edgar Brinsmead Publisher: Simpkin Marshall & Co Date: 1889 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 786 BRI 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 Service Preface paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum 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 history of the pianoforte, edgar brinsmead

Cycling shoes first appear in the 1880s and progressively became more sophisticated. Cleats first appear on cycling shoes in the late 1930s - before this toe cages and straps were used. The cleat design on these shoes was commonly used from the 1970s. Detto Pietro cycling shoes were probably the most commonly used cycling shoes in the 1970s and early 1980s.Black leather cycling shoes with lace and slotted cleats. The leather uppers have punched holes in them to make them lighter and for ventilation. These shoes are made by Detto Pietro, Italy - a well known Italian footwear manufacturer of that time. First pair has leather soles and second pair features hard nylon soles."Detto Pietro"cycling shoes; detto pietro;

A Wilson Famous Player Series, Alice Marble Finalist tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features decal head and neck illustration of Marble. Butt cover features 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Paint, Ribbontennis

A metal Chemold Owen Davidson-endorsed tennis racquet with double shaft and metal bridge. Brown plastic shaft casing and butt cap. Adhesive labels on shaft casing and butt feature Chemold logos. Handle wrapped with tan & black leather grip tape. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive label, Leather, Nylontennis

A Yonex'O.P.S.' green metal tennis racquet, with flattened double shaft, white plastic Yonex-branded shaft casing; and a handle wrapped in brown leather. Manufacturer logo also appears on green plastic butt cap. Model label on shaft pillar. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Adhesive labeltennis

A Head Professional squash racquet (.1), with racquet head cover (.2). Racquet primarily comprises of a frame made from a singular piece of tubular metal, secured by a plastic bridge across the throat, and the hardened plastic handle below. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Leather, Ink, Nylon, Vinyl, Synthetic material, Metal, Inktennis

A Wilson Future Star tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features quatrefoil perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Adhesive tape, Ribbon, Plastictennis

A Wilson Jimmy Connors Champion tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, String, Plastictennis

A Wilson Jimmy Connors Victory tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, String, Plastictennis

A Wilson Jimmy Connors Victory tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, String, Plastictennis

A Wilson Chris Evert Prestige tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features model name. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Plastic, Ribbontennis

A Wilson Chris Evert American Star tennis racquet. base of head features Wilson logo. Shaft features model name. Base of shaft and butt cap features 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features floral perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Plastic, Ribbontennis

A Wilson Chris Evert, Miss Chris tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name. Base of shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features quatrefoil perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Plastic, Ribbontennis

A Regent Hawk New Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head. Model name, with a linear image of a swooping hawk feature on the throat. Inscription along shaft: TOURNAMENT FULL OVERLAY. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Leather, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis

A Regent Hawk New Model tennis racquet. Regent logo features across the base of the head. Model name, with a linear image of a swooping hawk feature on the throat. Inscription along shaft: TOURNAMENT FULL OVERLAY. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Leather, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis

A Pro Group 'Tony Trabert C-6' split shaft tennis racquet. This racquet, was one of the earliest Graphite racquets made, hence it's name. The C stands for carbon (the source of graphite), and the 6 for its atomic number. Materials: Graphite, Composite Materials, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Nylontennis

BHS CollectionOff white shoulder length wedding veil edged with cream coloured nylon lace with scalloped edge. Circular head piece (Tiara) with double row of small net covered wire oval rings ( 2cm). Second row of oval rings each have a rhinestone stitched in centre. Worn with wedding dress 11400.327.costume, female, shoulder length wedding veil

Large horse-shoe shape - flexible, possibly cardboard, covered with 4.5 cm wide cream ribbon, overlaid with gathered tulle. A 1.00 cm wide nylon ribbon forms a 50 cm loop for the bride's arm, and is finished at the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a sprig of waxed orange blossom. A card is attached - refer below to wording.To Merle and Jack, wishing you both happiness in the years to come, With love and kisses, Eileen.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Dark brown nylon scarf with dark tan and brown all over printed pattern of flowers and leaves. Printed pattern forms a border around four sides with three full length printed panels. Straight side edges with 3 mm hems 10 mm fringing at both ends secured with two rows of stitching.costume accessories, female, ladies brown nylon scarf

Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs Dorothy Williams. Worn by her on her wedding day in 1958 and the dress worn again by her daughter 07/05/1983 as per photographs.1958 Cream embroidered Nylon wedding dress. Fitted long sleeves to a point at waist, fastened with thirteen self covered buttons. Boat neckline trimmed with frill. Long waisted to a point at centre back. Full gathered skirt to a long train. Bodice lined to waist over a cream satin underskirt. Wedding shoes NA4122costume, female

An unstrung Atlas 'Club' tennis racquet, with cloth tape reinforced shoulders, plastic ribbon whipping on shoulders and shaft, and a fine grooved handle. Model name and emblem on throat on obverse, manufacturer's logo across the shaft, and 'A' trademark on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Leather, Nylon, Ink, Plastic, Cloth tapetennis

A banner promoting Legacy that was used at the ANZAC Day March 1973. 1973 was the Golden Jubilee of Legacy's creation in 1923. Many celebrations were held and this banner was proudly displayed as the Legatees marched together in the Anzac Day March instead of marching in their individual battalions.A banner that was used in a significant celebration of the golden jubilee of Legacy.Canvas printed banner with nylon cord at each corner. White background with Legacy logo and text printed on surface. Left hand side printed in gold is the Legacy logo with 1923/50/1973/ Legacy. Centre and RHS in black LEGACY JUBILLEE. In gold underneath ‘Service to widows of ex servicemen and their children.’ Designed to be carried in a march.legacy promotion, anzac day, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary

A wooden racquet with concave throat, plastic whipping, and leather handle grip. Decal across throat on both sides features the inscription: JC HIGGINS/OUR OWN TRADE MARK/WHIZ. Incorporated into the logo is a speeding tennis ball design. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Adhesive tape, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden racquet with concave throat, plastic whipping, and cloth tape handle grip. Decal across throat on both sides features the inscription: JC HIGGINS/OUR OWN TRADE MARK/WHIZ. Incorporated into the logo is a speeding tennis ball design. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Cloth tape, Plastic, Painttennis

A wooden racquet with white, red, blue, and gold paint work, featuring a head and neck monochrome illustration of John Newcombe on the throat, on both sides. Inscription from head to handle, on obverse: JOHN NEWCOMBE/JUNIOR/SLAZENGER/SMOOTH. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with red and yellow whipping, and blue plastic shoulders and collar. Decal along throat on obverse: PHOENIX. Inscription along throat on reverse: WILSON. Inscriptiona along left side of stem: DUCO PERMANENT/HIGH POLISH FINISH. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, String, Plastic, Leather, Clothtennis

A Wilson Strata-Jet racquet, with red-painted open throat, glass-fibre throat collar, rawhide reinforced shoulders, perforated leather grip, and white cloth butt cover with red-stitched 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, Fibreglass, Hide, String, Clothtennis

A Cortland Victor tennis racquet, with plastic whipping on shoulders and shaft, vinyl handle grip and butt cover, and plastic end wrap. Throat features the model name. Shaft on obverse features Cortland trademark featuring tennis player in front of ball. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Plastic, Vinyl, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Adhesive tapetennis

A Garcia, Cragin-Garcia Hallmark tennis racquet, with leather handle featuring X-formation perforations. Model name features across base of head. Company logo features along shaft. Garcia 'G' trademark features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Adhesive tape, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis