This is the only known photo of a stage coach in the Learmonth and District Historical Societies collection. This is a copy of an original photo given to the society by Anne Beggs-Sunter. It also shows 33 adults and children whom are all dressed in their Sunday best clothes. It could have been a Christmas picnic.A rare photo of a stage coach held within the Learmonth and District Historical Society's collection.33 adults and children on, and around a stage coach at possibly Ercildoune, circa 1900. The photo is 21 & 1/2 cms wide x 12 & 1/2 high. It is a sepia photo.Richards & Co. Sturt Street. Ballarat.

Professional portrait of a very young boy - member of the Holmes familyBlack and white photograph mounted on beige card. Edging of silk material around the photoPhotographers name: Richards & Co. Ballaratchatham-holmes collection, holmes family, richards & co, portrait

The Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Yellow front page soft cover of 55 pages with green and blue inscriptions on front cover Artwork Mr Bryan - By Peter Wilson Original book illustration - By Peter Wilson Hammerhead - By Peter Wilson Yank - By Joan Parker Herb - By Peter Wilson Tex - By Stanley Butson Rex - By Marjorie Gray Pen and Ink rendering - By Norman Whittaker Bet - By Evelyn or John Robinson Original Book Illustration - By William Ross Spud - By Marjorie Gray Dell - By Evelyn or John Robinson Fay - By Marjorie Gray Hazel - By Maurice Collins Thelma - By Ian Cooper Mickey - By Peter Wilson Wardy - By David Daykin Tiny - By Joan Parker ballarat school of mines students' magazine, staff, sports, james rogers, dr pound, mr procter, mr r. w. richards, mr h. j. edwards, mr r. p. flower, ken palmer, joan walter, mr john leslie burt, mr fisher, mr pattenden, mr scarfe, mr a. m. richards, mr j. woolcock, mr p. marxsen, obituary, mr david maxwell, a. f. heseltine, dorothy spence, p. wilson, n. whitaker, william ross, peter wilson, joan parker, stanley butson, david daykin, ian cooper, june baker, hazel barry, lesley bearup, winifred beckwith, david berlyn, william bolitho, daniel brazil, lawrence burchell, william bates, ronald cairns, leslie coburn, maurice collins, kenneth cowell, john dixon, francis eckermann, rexford fraser, elizabeth freeth, eric goon, marjorie gray, doreen hehir, joyce hicks, john lannen, stanley lawrie, charles layfield, ethel lloyd, robert looney, eileen maloney, gwendoline mcdonnell, ian mclenehan, colin nicol, mervyn oddie, john procter, shirley ross, frederic reeve, evelyn robinson, john robinson, graeme ross, ronald rosser, jean scott, lawrence sedgwick, john shergold, margaret sim, clifford skurrie, norma stafford, barbara strachan, iris sherritt, robert tantau, anthony tunbridge, clive venables, dorothy waller, wesley walters, harold ward, john willis, norman whittaker, ballarat school of mines football team, j. rogers, j. willis, hans fumberger, dave jelbart, j.mccoy, m. heatherington, mr hillman, r. rosser, bob davis, r. kibby, c. edmonds, j. blainey, w. brown. r. cairns j. morrish, k. whiter, a temby, b. tantau, n. rees, b. murrel, l. veale, robert davis

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. Balzac Author: Frederick Lawton Publisher: Grant Richards Ltd Date: 1910Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 BAL Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker and a staamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, balzac, frederick lawton

Black and white photo of Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, President of Shire of Nunawading.morton thomas richards burrowes

Typed letted from R.W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, to G.P. Paterson.ballarat school of mines, r.w. richards, dick richards, g.p. paterson, steam meter

Photo is of donor's grandfather.Black and white photo of William Chalmers in his home in Richards Street, Mitcham. (Undated)chalmers, william, fry, judith

Blue paper dated July 14 1876. I hereby certify that S. Richards of ? Is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Samuel Richards declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, samuel richards, h l atkinson

Professional photograph of a young boy - Holmes familyPosed photograph of a young male member of the Holmes family. Mounted on beige card which is stained. Edging around the photo is of a silk materialPhotographer's name on mounting - Richards & Co. Ballaratholmes family, chatham-holmes collection, richards & co, photographer

Photograph - black and white. A full lengh portrait of a female in her wedding dress, flowers around her waist, collar and bouquet on floor, veil hanging at back of headpiece.Richards & Co., 19 Sturt Street, Ballarat.person, individual, female portrait, portrait of a female. wedding dress.

May 18th 1868. I hereby certify that Samuel Richards of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed by S. Richards declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, samuel richards, h l atkinson

Newspaper cutting Bendigo Advertiser Feb 18 2012 - re Bob Richards. Volunteer with Red Cross.Bendigo Advertiser.person, individual, bob richards, bendigo red cross, kerang rail disaster, brisbane floods, black saturday

Back Row: Jean Cray, Pearl Mitchell, Bessie Richards, Joy Ross. Front Row: Barry Cornwell, Dorothy Cray, Amy Richards, Bruce Richards, amy Cray, Freddie Richards, Robert cray, ?? Cray, David Perry, Edwin Perry.B/W Photograph: Students and Teacher outside next to brick wall, wearing party hats.deep lead school, education

When Ballarat Junior Technical School building was opened in 1921, there was little cleared space for the students to use for sporting activities. The area known as Battery Paddock was used for dodge-ball and football. Gradually the slope area was cleared and planted. In November 1922 a tennis court was opened in the Battery Paddock. It was designed and built by two former students of the Ballarat School of Mines. The old Mount Doran school house was moved to the area as a students' common room. A new tennis court was built in the same vicinity in 1934. This area was on the corner of Grant and Albert Streets. Area is where the Corbould Building and the Automotive Skills Centre of School of Mines Ballarat Grant Street Campus now stand. Black and white photograph of the tennis court built in 1934 at Ballarat Junior Technical School. Gaol wall to the left and the old Mount Doran school house that was moved to the school grounds in 1922 and used as a Students' common room. Four students playing tennis with others watching.Stamp on back indicating photographer - "Richards & Co - Ballarat"ballarat junior technical school, student, 1921, battery paddock, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines tennis court, mount doran, students' common room, 1934, grant street, albert street, corbould building, automotive skills centre, student activities

Black and white photograph mounted on grey boardRichards & Co. Ballarat Names hand written on the backnancy mckenzie, dorothy lakeland, olga lyons, jean king - coach, edith curnow, alice bosher, alice watson, lorna bailey, kathleen windsor, effie george, ethel crosswaite, edna burnett, moira jenkins

Letterhead from Paul Beadle Sculptor and Designer, and response from Dick Richards from the Ballarat School of Mines.paul beadle, sculpture, goldfields costume

B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Mr H. Richards, St. John's Presbyterian Church Essendon.

On 18th June 1853 the 839 ton ship 'Earl of Charlemont' was wrecked near Barwon Heads. Her 450 passengers and crew struggled ashore without loss of life. Among them were John and Anne Morton, their 3 sons and 5 daughters. Before leaving Ireland, their eldest son George Pickering Morton, had married Anne Eliza Burrowes. Their son, Thomas Richard Burrowes Morton, born in Melbourne on 12 March 1854, was usually known as ' T.R.B.' Aged 26 he married Louisa Mary Esther Morgan. In 1909 Louisa Morton had a cottage built at Points Lonsdale and named it 'Dorrington', surname of her Welsh Grandmother. During previous holidays the family stayed at the 'Terminus'. They travelled by train from Blackburn to Port Melbourne, paddle-steamer to Queenscliff and horse-bus to Point Lonsdale.Black and white copy, No. 12 of set of 27 - Bobbie Holder as child, with Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton at beach.morton thomas richards burrowes

Coloured photo of The Governor of Victoria's Invitation to Mr. Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton & Lady to attend Celebrations in Melbourne.morton thomas richards burrowes