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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET BENDIGO CENTENARY 1866 TO 1966 COMMEMORATIVE RIBBON, 1966
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MacKenzie Street Bendigo Centenary 1866 to 1966 Commemorative Ribbonbendigo, history, churches -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s set of 7, Noel Simons, 29 Feb. 1972
Set of 7 transparencies taken on 29/2/1972 on Kodak mounts. 1208.1 - Bendigo 18 (en route to Quarry Hill) and 2 (Eaglehawk) in the early morning at Charing cross with the Alexandra fountain and the Fountain Plaza building in the background. 1208.2 - No. 2 descending View St. Photo taken after tram has passed the photographer. 1208.3 - as for 1208.2 at Mackenzie St. intersection 1208.4 - No. 26 ascending View St. with the ANZ bank, T& G in the background. 1208.5 - as for 1208.4, but at Mackenzie St. intersection. Photo taken after tram has passed the photographer. 1208.6 - No. 18 in View St. seen from the lookout tower in Rosalind Park. 1208.7 - No. 7 en route to North Bendigo in Nolan St. Photographed across the Centenary Oval.Information written on in blue ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1208.1 - "Nos. 18 and 2 in the early morning sun at Charing Cross." 1208.2 - "No. 2 descending View St. towards Charing Cross." 1208.3 - "No. 2 in View St. passing Mackenzie St." 1208.4 - "No. 26 in View St. just after leaving Charing Cross." 1208.5 - "No. 26 climbing View St. past Mackenzie St." 1208.6 - "No. 18 climbing View St. seen from lookout tower in Rosalind Park." 1208.7 - "No. 7 in Nolan St. heading towards North Bendigo. / Last picture of a Bendigo tram."tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, view st., nolan st., tram 2, tram 7, tram 18, tram 26 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Shipwrecks
Margaret MacKenzie had first hand knowledge of many shipwrecks along Victoria's treacherous 'shipwreck' coast. In her later years her failing sight caused her to attend the nearby eye specialist Dr W.R. Angus in Warrnambool. Dr Angus designed the cover for Margate's book. Margaret's daughter assisted in the writing due to her mother's failing sight.Shipwrecks by M.E. MacKenzie, part of the W.R. Angus Collection. An authentic account of wrecks from Peterborough to Cape Otway, Victoria. Cover printed in blue, black and white, depicts sailing ship approaching cliffs, and a map of the coast of south west Victoria, showing Peterborough and Cape Otway. Art work for cover was done by Dr. W.R. Angusflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecks, m e mackenzie, peterborough, cape otway, shipwreck coast, book, w.r. angus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, City of Ballaarat Pipe Band Life Member's Medal
Margaret Bennett was a student at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She attended the Ballarat School of Mines as a full-time day student for three years, gaining her Diploma of Art in 1972. She was Drum Major of the Ballarat Ladies' Pipe Band from c1954-1955. She was also the set and costume designer for Junior Light Opera Company. A City of Ballaarat Pipe Band Life Member Medal, pinned to a piece of Mackenzie Tartan with bow. City of Ballaarat Pipe Band, Life Member on the front Inscribed on the back is Drum Major Margaret Bennettmargaret bennett, ballarat ladies' pipe band, alumni, highland pipe band, margaret reynolds, ballaarat city, city of ballaarat pipe band, life member, tartan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO BUILDINGS & CHURCHES, Mar 1960
Slide. Bendigo Buildings & Churches. Sacred Heart Cathedral photo taken from MacKenzie Street.slide, bendigo, bendigo buildings & churches., bendigo buildings & churches. -
Peterborough History Group
Book, Sealing, Sailing and Settling in South Western Victoria, 1976
Chronological account of the settlement along the south-western coast of Victoria written by a lifelong resident of Peterborough. Specific reference to Peterborough and the original settlers in the district starts at page 52.Information about early settlement in the district, including the origin of district placenames.82 page hardcover book with List of Contents and Index, by J.M. (Bonnie) MacKenzie published 1976Inscribed to "to Thornton on his eightieth birthday. With love and best wishes fro Wokka + June" (Thornton is Thornton (Tinny) Grimwade. Wokka is Warren Moore.)j.m.mackenzie, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, peterborough -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Navy History, Mac Gregory, 23 Sep 2008
Mac (MacKenzie) Gregory discussing Navy history (both Victorian and Australian) and the visit of "The Great White Fleet"Duration 00:58:52mackenzie (mac) gregory, royal visits and occasions, armed services - navy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Power of Attorney, 18/02/1862
Captain Mackenzie Luckie was born in 1821. From 1853 he commanded eight ships. He died on board the Michael Angelo off the coast of New Zealand in February 1875. After the ship arrived in Nelson, The Argus (Melbourne) reported on 12 February 1875 that Captain Luckie was found dead in his cabin, from heart disease. His appointed Attorney Mr George William Knight selected land in Sunbury in 1860 and then arrived in Bendigo on 2 April 1870. For more information about George William Knight see https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/227853797?searchTerm=george%20william%20knightCaptain McKenzie Luckie a. Document appointing George William Knight of Sunbury or elsewhere in the Colony of Victoria as a lawful attorney to act for Mackenzie Luckie of 15 Tredegar Square, Bow in the County of Middlesex (now London), Master Mariner. Dated 18 February 1862. Witnessed by William Charles White. Five page document - two blue flimsy sheets, one light card sheet and two grey flimsy sheets. b. Transcript from The Age (Melbourne) 27 November 1937. The letter from H. Daniel, Monte Video, South America, is responding to an earlier letter from the grand daughter of Captain Mackenzie Luckie. It includes a record of the career of Captain Luckie from 1853. captain mackenzie luckie, master mariner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Card - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET UNITING CHURCH BENDIGO WEST CARD, 1970s
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MACKENZIE STREET UNITING CHURCH BENDIGO WEST CARD Blank Card with sketch of the church on the frontbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OLD ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BENDIGO, 01 March 1935
Photograph, Old All Saints Church, Bendigo, believed to be on the corner of Forest and MacKenzie Streets, Bendigo. FRI: 1st March 1935photograph, building, church -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Flyer
Mackenzie Lodge No 15 - Garibaldi Night 50th Anniversary The Story of the Bullboar as told by Bro. Geoff Beeforth 3/9/1977 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Book, Execon Pty Ltd, Design Proofs, Heidelberg Artists Trail, Parks Victoria
Proof sheets for the design of signs to be placed along the Heidelberg Artists Trail for Manningham, Nillumbik, Yarra Ranges and Banyule CouncilsEach proof sheet initialled and dated by Andrew Mackenzie (24.12.1998)banyule city council, heidelberg artists' trail, manningham city council, nillumbik shire council, proof sheets, signs, yarra ranges shire council -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Postcard - Postcard - black and white drawing of platypus
Original postcard featuring black and white pen and ink sketch of a platypus. Landscape in background; water in foreground. Name of artist in right hand lower corner of card. Also Sanctuary identification printed on front and reverse of card.THE SIR COLIN MACKENZIE SANCTUARY, HEALESVILLE A. JORDAN/FROM A PHOTOGRAPHplatypus, sir-colin-mackenzie, healesville-sanctuary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Gold License, Fittnall's Gold Licenses, 1854, 1) 1 May 1854 ; .2) 16 April 1855
From 1851 the Victorian government required all men on Victorian Goldfields to carry a Gold License. The fee was one pound per month, and was payable in advance. There was agitation surrounding the gold license which was thought to be an excessive fee and did not give the bearer right to representation. On 03 December 1854 the gold diggers on the Eureka Lead fought a short battle against the army and police troopers. A few months later a new system of taxing gold diggers was introduced - the Miner's Right.The Victorian Gold Licence was issued from 1851 until early 1855. Every man on a Victorian goldfield had to carry a valid gold license, so few survived the harsh treatment of being carried around a working goldfield. There was much dissatisfaction about what was thought to be an unfair mining tax (or gold license). On 29 November 1854 Ballarat miners burnt their licenses on Bakery Hill. On 3 December 1854 the Eureka Stockade Battle took place, resulting in the Goldfields Commission. The first Miner's Right was issued in late June 1855, and in July the first Local Courts were elected by miner's right holders. The two Fitnall Gold Licenses are important because they were issued on either side of the Eureka Stockade, and are in very good condition. The Gold Licenses were donated to the Ballarat School of Mines by John Wilson in 1921. Two gold licenses issued by the Colony of Victoria. The licenses are printed onto blue paper with a Colony of Victoria logo at the top. The licenses were issued on either side of the historic Eureka Stockade in Ballarat East which took place on 03 December 1854. .1) No 219 - Made out to [H?] Fithall on 16 April 1854 and signed by Commissioner R.C. Mackenzie. The license was valid until 31 July 1854. .2) No. 214 - Made out to [H?] Fithall on 1 May 1854 and signed by Commissioner J. Johnston. The license was valid until 15 May 1855.On the backing card "Given to the School of Mines, October 6 1921, by John Wilson Errard Street, Ballarat."mining, gold license, gold licence, mining license, mining licence, mackenzie, johnston, fitnall, gold commissioner, eureka -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE
An envelope - from Miss E. W. Wells: All Saints Church, Bendigo, 1 interior photo, 1 frontage to Mackenzie Street.elma winslade wells collection. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, c.1893
Sepia toned photograph, mounted on buff card, of a gaelic service being held outdoors at Cnoc A' Chaisteil, Alness, Ross-shire. "With compliments & every good wish Mrs G.G. Mackenzie Xmas 93" -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1920s
The man in the white hat is Freddy Paasch and the other man is Charles D'Alton. Note that names have been inscribed on the rock on the lower right side of the photo (visible only on Copy 1). The second copy is available under Additional Images.The photo shows two men (Freddy Paasch and Charles D'Alton), accompanied by a dog, standing at the base of, and looking up at, a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls).scenery, mackenzie falls, people, d'alton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - View St and Mackenzie St
A black and white photograph by Alan Doney of the residence at the corner of View St and Mackenzie St in Bendigo. The photo shows detail of the wrought iron on the verandah. alan doney, bendigo, wrought iron -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 02.02.1970
The photograph is of dignitaries attending the opening of the 1st International Domiciliary Nursing Congress hosted by RDNS. Mrs. Hallenstein is President of RDNS and Dame Ivy Wedgwood and Lady MacKenzie, M.B., B.S., are on the RDNS Committee. Lady MacKenzie agreed to be the Congress Convener. The 1st International Domiciliary Nursing Congress was hosted by Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). Mrs. D.(Elsa) Hallenstein, President of RDNS, presided over the opening ceremony with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon John Gorton opening the Congress. It was held in Melbourne and ran from the 1st to the 8th of February 1970. The theme of the Congress was "Domiciliary Nursing in a Changing World". Many delegates came from around Australia and overseas; from the World Health Organisation; from the North American continent; from Europe, from Asia and from the Pacific. .Black and white photograph of Australia's Prime Minister, the Hon John Gorton, with Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) dignitaries, all are standing. On the far left of the photograph is Dame ivy Wedgwood, who is wearing glasses, and has a light coloured close fitting hat covering most of her short dark hair; she is wearing a black frock with a white badge on its upper left. A black bag hangs from her left arm and her hands are clasped in front of her. She is looking to the left. Mrs. D. Hallenstein is to her right. She has a dark close fitting hat covering most of her light coloured hair; is wearing a dark coloured patterned frock with a badge attached to its upper left and is wearing a necklace. Her white gloved hands holding her glasses are at the level of her waist. To her right, partially seen, is Mrs. Gorton, who has wavy blonde hair and is wearing a white checked frock. Next to her, partially seen, is the Hon John Gorton who has dark hair and is wearing a dark suit. Next to him, and to the far right, is Lady MacKenzie who is wearing glasses and has a grey hat over her light coloured hair. She is wearing a light coloured jacket and skirt and is holding a white handbag in her gloved left hand. The group are standing by glass doors and trees can be seen in the background. Photographers stamp. Quote No. JD 64royal district nursing service, rdns, 1st international congress on domiciliary nursing, mrs d. (elsa) hallenstein, mrs gorton, hon john gorton, dame ivy evelyn annie wedgwood, lady mackenzie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HISTORY OF MACKENZIE STREET METHODIST CHURCH 1866 TO 1966
Detailed 56 paged history of Mackenzie Street Methodist Church 1866 - 1966 by George Eisfelder. Composed of church records and various Resolutions of the church committee.George Eisfelderchurch, history, mackenzie street methodist church, george eisfelder. rev john orchard, golden square wesleyan church, bible christian church long gully, rev w h hoskens, miss beryle buley. mr graydon grey. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J W SWATTON COLLECTION: STATE RIVERS AND WATER COMMISSION ACCOUNT
Account issued by State Rivers And Water Supply Commision for water rates 1963/64 addressed to J. W. Swatton 60 Shamrock and MacKenzie Streets, Bendigo.essential services, water supply -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO URBAN AREA CONSERVATION STUDY, 1977
Bendigo Area Conservation Study - 192 pages with photos, illustrations and maps. Written on fron page ' 133 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo. Indecipherable signature with 'Bendigo, presented to RHSV Bendigo 1978'Lawrie Wilson & Associatesbendigo, buildings, conservation study, conservation, planning schemes, architecture, heritage houses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER of SYMPATHY, 2 DEC 1941
Letter of Sympathy sent to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon on HMAS SYDNEY sunk 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Handwritten letter in black writing on a single white sheet of paper. Writing on one side. Typed in location and address of sender in top right corner of page, in blue,Head: "The Vestry" "All Saints Cathedral" "MacKenzie Street" 'Bendigo". Dated 2nd Dec 1941.hmas sydney, letter of sympathy, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Gippsland Campus Leaders, c2000
Four leaders of Gippsland Campus. Back Left to right: Brian Mackenzie, ? Front left to right: ? , Max Hopper If you can assist with infrormation on this photograph please use the email link below. gippsland campus collection, leaders, brian mackenzie, max hopper -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Souvenir Programme, Back to Port Melbourne 1932 concert, 1932
Souvenir Programme of concert "Back to Port Melbourne 1932". Autographed by Mrs warren, Emma Hope,J C Murphy, Margaret Flett, John Earl, Kath MacKenzie, W T May.arts and entertainment, s j hipper -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2002
Colour photograph of RSL Womens Auxiliary drawing Christmas Raffle L to R Ella MacKenzie Pres., Rob Clare Manager, Norma and Norm Fileder, Muriel Mitchell Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO METHODIST CHURCH CIRCUITS PLAN OF SERVICES 1962-63, 1962-1963
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Bendigo Methodist Church Circuits Plan of Services November, december, January 1962-63 Forest Street Mackenzie Street Arnold Street Golden Square Quarry Hillbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia In The War of 1914-18 Vol 10
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 1942 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Official History of Australia In The War of 1914-18 Vol 10 The Australians at Rabaul. The capture and Administration of the German possessions in the Southern Pacific Author: S S Mackenzie Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1938 Label on spine cover with typed text PATT 994.04 OFF Front pastedown endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, the australians at rabaul., s s mackenzie, the capture and administration of the german possessions in the southern pacific -
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