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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The World Crisis 1915
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 World Crisis 1915 Author: The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill First Lord of the Admiralty 1911 to 1915 Publisher: Australasian Publishing Company Ltd Date: 1923Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940.288 CHU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp 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, 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 world crisis 1915, the rt. hon. winston s. churchill, winston s. churchill, first lord of the admiralty -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Recollections of the War Hospital Keigbley and its Auxiliaries 1916-1919
Recollections of the War Hospital Keigbley and its Auxiliaries 1916-1919 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dam at 'Quambee', North Ringwood, Sept 1916
Oval image marked on back as "Dam at 'Quambee' Sept 1916". -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Australians on the Western Front 1916: 2006 Memorabilia
Also contains photos of Australian forces on the Western Front in 1916memorabilias, australia - armed forces - history -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Wounded Aussies from Gallipoli at Mena Hospital, May 1915, 1915
A large group photo of wounded men and nurses at Mena Hospital in Cairo. The men had been evacuated from Gallipoli. From the inscription on the reverse it appears it was donated by Mrs A Pitt. Her husband was Private William James Pitt, service number 1285. His war record can be viewed in the National Archive. He had been wounded at Gallipoli and treated at the 2nd Australian General Hospital in Mena House in Cairo in May 1915 where this photo was taken. This photo can be found in other places, including the AWM archive. Was with other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees. The widow of William Pitt thought it significant to donate this photo to Legacy.Black and white group photo of Gallipoli wounded at Mena Hospital in Cairo.Handwritten on front; 'Wounded Aussies from Gallipoli at Mena Hospital May 1915'. Handwritten on reverse; 'From Mrs A Pitt, 18 Banche St, Collingwood' in pencil and 'Number 1285 / Rank Private / 8th Battalion' in pen.gallipoli, world war one, soldiers, hospital, cairo -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, The Heat of Battle, Gallipoli, 1915, 19/05/1915
Black and white photographic image of four soldiers of the 9th Battery engaging the Turks on 19 May 1915. The battery was in position on McCay's Ridhe, and was shooting over Olive Grove. world war one, gallipoli, 9th battery, mccay's ridge, artillary -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Peter Chamberlain & Chris Ellis: Pictorial History of Tanks of the World 1915-45, 1972 (exact)
Hard cover, pictorial history of tanks from 1915 to 1945. ISBN 0-85368-497-9photographs, military history, tanks, armour, peter chamberlain, chris ellis, arms and armour press, photographs, military history, tanks, armour, peter chamberlain, chris ellis, arms and armour press -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army belt, Black army belt 1916
Black army belt with buckleA.Bonney Maker Brisbane 1916 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Medal - Numismatics, Ballarat School of Mines Presidents Medal presented to Allan Bernaldo, 1916, c1916
The medal was won by Allan Bernaldo who studied Art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. The President of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1916 was William Henry Middleton.Gold (15ct) round medal with a shield shape in the centre, and a gold jump link on the top, housed in it's original blue box. It is the Ballarat School of Mine's President's Medal for most meritorious art student and was awarded to Allan Bernaldo. The medal is housed in its original blue velvet box with the following stamped in gold in the inside lining "H.F. Hutton & Co. The jewellers. Ballarat."Hand engraved into the medal: Front:"School of Mines & Industries Ballarat. President's medal 1916 W.H. Middleton" Verso: "Most meritorious student Art School won by Allan Bernaldo". "Hutton & Co 15 ct"ballarat school of mines, allan bernaldo, bernaldo, ballarat technical art school, middleton, numismatics, award, medal -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Names on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 1916, 2020
Photograph of the names listed on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall for 1916old colonists' hall, old colonists' association of ballarat, marbles, james long, john king junior, g.a. brown, g.t. brown, c.e. house, g.t. jones, r.t. vale, j.g. tucker, h. baber, j. lammin, d. lillingstone, george becher, laurence clark, william brazenor, a. clinton, w.b. bannerman, j.h. peady, james lamb -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Building the Dam at Quambee, North Ringwood, in 1916, 1916
The Miles family digging a dam at North Ringwood. Written on back of photograph, "Beginning of dam at 'Quambee', 1916. Pilot and Barney" (assume names of draught-horses). -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Register of Fruit Trees Burnley Gardens revised to October 1916, 1916
Bound register of fruits at Burnley College, Lower Orchard, 1916. Apples, pears, citrus, Japanese plums, cherries, apricots, figs, peaches, nectarines, vines. Includes index, numbers and position in Orchard.register, fruits, burnley college, orchard, 1916, apples, pears, citrus, plums, cherries, apricots, figs, peaches, nectarines, vines, east orchard -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, The Mail, Count Von Horn farewell from Warragul then moved to Wantirna Road Ringwood in 1915
Reporter 9 April 1915 -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - Crochet doyley, Doyley commemorating the Dardanelles Campaign 1915
Hand made doyleyDardanelles 1915 - Our Heroes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, The Federation Catalogue Household Life in Australia 1890-1915, 1997
"The Federation Catalogue Household Life in Australia 1890-1915" by Peter Cuffleydomestic life, peter cuffley -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Names on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, 1915, 2020
Photograph of the names listed on the Marbles at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall for 1915old colonists' hall, old colonists' association of ballarat, marbles, william bell, d.b. wheeler, richard baker, w.b. bradshaw, betsy f. graham, a.j. hare, c.v. day, j.p. smart, a.h. white, r.c. lindsay, andrew cant, t.c. coates, e. goodwin, thomas lyle -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 22/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser, 22/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 22/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars. Gives prices, delivery and the type of varnish and wood to be used. Has a notation on the side signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr David Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Hawthorn Tramways Trust (HTT), Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser, 20/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Letter on Hawthorn Tramways Trust Letterhead dated 20/4/1915 to Messrs Duncan and Fraser regarding acceptance of the tender construction of nine combination or single truck cars and ten bogie tramcars following a meeting with Mr. Cleveland and Mr Francis McCarty Has a notation on the bottom signed by Robert Duncan noting that the letter is referred to the agreement with the Trust dated 22/4/1915 and the Trust Chairman Mr Dureau. Typed onto watermarked paper.Notation in ink.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, tramcars, construction, duncan fraser -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, 4th Battalion Land at Gallipoli, 1915, 25/05/1915
Black and white photographic image of the 4th Battalion AIF landing at Gallipoli at 8am on 25 April 1915. In the foreground is the staff of Colonel MacLaurin, 1st Infantry Brigade. On the beach is a dead Australian Engineer. world war one, gallipoli, landing, beachhead, colonel maclaurin, 4th battalion aif, 1st infantry brigade aif -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate, Corowa Free Press, Corowa Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Fortieth Annual Show, 1916, 1916
Red card with black printing. A Second Prize certificate awarded in the 40th Annual Corowa Show, awarded to Miss Dolly Arthur for her Passion Fruit Sandwich, Class S, Section 255L, in 1916.agricultural shows, corowa agricultural society, dolly arthur, baking, cakes -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph, on parade Seymour army camp 1916
Paperon parade Seymour army camp 1916. -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
Portrait of Soldier, Talma & Co, James E. Matthews, 60th Battalion, Killed in Action, 19 July, 1916, Circa 1915
Private James Edward Matthews (3174) was one of four first cousins living in the Myrtleford district killed during World War 1. He was in the 60th Battalion, A.I.F. action at Fromelles, France, and was killed in action, aged 19 years, on July 19,1916. He was the son of Richard and James Matthews of Myrtleford and has no known grave, but is "Remembered with Honour" at V.C. Corner, Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles. James attended Myrtleford State School 955; his death is recorded on honour boards at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the school honour board and at the Soldier's memoral Square. A memorial window at the church includes names of the four cousins.The portrait reminds viewers of the youth of many A.I.F. volunteers, the outcome of actions such as that at Fromelles in 1916 and the impact on families in small communities. It also relates to the ongoing search for identifiable remains of those personnel without a known resting place. Framed original sepia photograph, head and shoulders, of World War 1 soldier in full dress uniform.James E. Matthews, 60th Battalion, Killed in Action, 19 July, 1916. Photography: Talma & Co., Melb.james matthews 60th battalion fromelles -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Minute Book, Brown, Prior & Co, Minute book from first to 80th committee meetings of the Ringwood Co-operative Coolstores Society Ltd - from 16-Dec-1915 to 10-Jan-1922, 1915
Used by the Coolstores Committee and given to Norwood High School by the Management Committee. R. Mullin persuaded the high school committee to give them to the Ringwood Historical Research Group.Red covered book with suede spine and corners. Minute book from first to 80th committee meetings of the Ringwood Co-operative Coolstores Society Ltd - from 16-Dec-1915 to 10-Jan-1922. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916
Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Two photos at 'Quambee', Wonga Road - 1915, including Coomb's paddock harvest
Written on back of photograph, " 'Quambee' 1915". -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Mining By-Laws: Victoria Mines Act 1915, No 2698, 1915
Paper booklet of 35 pages, held together with metal staples, detailing the Mining by-laws under the Mines Act 1915, no.2698. The index is located at the front of the booklet. Includes Abandonment, Alluvial Claims, Machinery, Quartz Claim, Race and Water Rightoccasional pencil markings throughoutmining, by-laws, victoria -
Kilmore Historical Society
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1915 AND INDEX, 1916
Local Government Act 1915 (N0. 2) and Rating on Unimproved Values Act 1915, together with Table of Sections Consolidated. Table of Cases and Index.Faded red-brown cloth cover with mid-brown leather spine and corners, worn at extremities, some staining to leather spine. Front hinge broken but not detached.449 pp. Fair condition.Various calculations pencilled inside back cover.local government law, kilmore court house library -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Beach scenes, Moascar Isolation Camp, Egypt 1916, 30/06/1916
Groups of soldiers at the beach, Moascar Isolation Camp, Egypt 1916. Taken by Private Samuel Rich in 1916. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of black and white photographsamuel rich, world war 1, egypt, moascar isolation camp -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Medallion, Kew Tram Depot 1915-2015, 2015
Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, it is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915.Commemorative medallion in blue presentation box, given to the Kew Historical Society on the anniversary of the Kew Depot in 2015.Front: Schematic engraving of tram with the words "Kew Tram Depot : 1915-2015 : Celebrating 100 Years". Reverse: Schematic engraving of exterior of Depot, surrounded by the words "Commemorating all staff who have contributed to the success of Kew Depot".kew tram depot, commemorative medallions, tramways memorabilia -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Catalogue of Fruit Trees 1915 C.A. Nobelius Nurseryman, Gembrook Nurseries, Emerald, Victoria, Australia, 1915
This is the twenty fourth catalogue of trees and it contains fruit trees, nut trees, berries and some ornamental trees. Carl Nobelius wrote in his General Remarks that he had one million trees to sell, clean, healthy and pest free. The nurseries were 250 acres in extent and contained two and a half million trees in various stages. His nurseries were at Emerald, Railway Siding and his office half a mile from Emerald Railway Station. He imported new varieties from overseas and the nursery was the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, employing 80 people between 1903 and 1930.Green Catalogue 1915 of Fruit Trees, also Elms, Oaks, Planes, Poplars and other Deciduous and Ornamental Trees. The catalogue contains 5 black and white prints of landscape views of the nursery, plus there are 5 bright colour inserts of individual pears and apples.nobelius