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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Captain James Cook
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. Captain James Cook, R. N. One hundred and fifty years on Author: Sir Joseph Carruthers Publisher: John Murray Date: 1930Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Pastedown front endpaper has 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, captain james cook, sir joseph carruthers -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceramic - Mug, Captain Syd H Birrell MC, 23/02/1946
This tankard mug was produced by Legacy to honour Legatee Syd Birrell possibly after he was awarded the MC. Legatee Birrell was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1949. The maker was the firm of EG Greenway, a pottery manufacturer in Blackburn, which was connected to Legatee Herb Greenway.Shows the high regard Legatee Syd Birrell was held in by the other legatees.Cream Ceramic mug with handle, with a relief portrait of Captain Syd.H. Birrell MC on one side and relief image of the Legacy Torch and Wreath of Laurel.Underneath etched - Capt Syd. H. Birrell MC. 23.2.46 Label affixed - E G Greenway Australiasouvenir, founding legatee, syd birrell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
... Obituary Mr William Poulter... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Obituary Mr ...An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Mr William J. Lambie - War Correspondent, 1900
... Mr William J. Lambie - War Correspondent... Photograph - black and white Mr William J. Lambie - War Correspondent ...William Lambie was one of two war correspondents riding behind the Australians patrol when they left Rensburg Base. The objective was to determine the strength of the Boers south of Rensburg Siding. The group split in two. The group the journalists were with went on ahead. They were ambushed and surrounded by Boer horsemen and told to surrender. They ignored this and made a dash for the safety of the British lines. Lambie was shot in the head and died instantly. The other journalist was wounded and taken to the Boer's camp and tended, then later sent to hospital. Lambie was buried by the Boers on the farm Jasfontein owned by Hendrik Kotze.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".war correspondent, rensburg base, rensburg siding, boer, horsemen, jasfontein, hendrik kotze, william lambie -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 1950 newspaper clipping featuring circa 1920 photograph of Mr William Hussey and his horse-drawn cab at Ringwood Railway Station, with Hilda and Elsie Anderson standing near the horses
... Mr William Hussey and his horse-drawn cab at Ringwood Railway... clipping featuring circa 1920 photograph of Mr William Hussey ...Ringwood Mail newspaper clipping - 7/12/50. Heading of article, "The old cabby". Printed below picture, "Today there are 11 taxis operating from the Ringwood Station. 1 cab used to do the lot. In this reproduction of an old photograph is seen the cabby, Mr.Hussey who died some time ago at Warrandyte. Standing near the horses are two well known Ringwood identities, Hilda and Elsie Anderson, now Mrs. Morcom, of Croydon, and Mrs. Addi..., of Ringwood. The newsagency was operated by Mrs. Hamilton". -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Newspaper Article, T.G. Ramsay & Co., Printers, Melbourne Liedertafel Smoke Concert 210th concert performed at Melbourne Athenaeum Hall 18th December 1890. Performer(s): Performers include: Mr. William Champion, vocals ; Mr. Lewis Thomas, vocals ; Mr. J. Frankland, vocals ; Mr. J. P. Turner, vocals ; Mr. Joseph Pfleger, zither, electric bow-lyre ; Mr. James Wood, vocals ; Mr. Walter T. Barker, harp
... ): Performers include: Mr. William Champion, vocals ; Mr. Lewis Thomas... December 1890. Performer(s): Performers include: Mr. William ... -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Raitt with a horse & dog
... Mr William Raitt with a horse & dog... grampians Photograph Mr William Raitt with a horse & dog Sepia ...William Raitt beside his horse and dog in rural scene. They are standing in front of what looks to be a bridge on the left and a house to the right in background. Possible taken in the Grampians. William Raitt is Thelma Phillips nee Raitt grandfather.Sepia photograph of William Raitt standing beside his horse and dog. Young William Raitt Grand father to Thelma'sstawell portrait -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Dixon & Mrs Elizabeth Dixon nee Unknown's Headstone at the Stawell Cemetery
... Mr William Dixon & Mrs Elizabeth Dixon nee Unknown's... grampians Photograph Mr William Dixon & Mrs Elizabeth Dixon nee ...Grave at Stawell Cemetery William & Elizabeth Dixonstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Three Soldiers -- Mr Stuart Kingsley Mitchell with Mr William A Syme & Mr Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in WW 1 uniforms
... William A Syme & Mr Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in WW 1 uniforms... with Mr William A Syme & Mr Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in WW 1 ...Three Soldiers. Stuart Kingsley Mitchell. William A Syme and Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in uniform standing in doorway. WW1.stawell world war 1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Jennings Kinsella -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William Jennings Kinsella -- Studio Portrait... grampians Photograph Mr William Jennings Kinsella -- Studio Portrait ...William Jennings Kinsellastawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Gilbert Currie & Miss Catherine Hannah Cameron's Wedding at Landsborough 1937
... Mr William Gilbert Currie & Miss Catherine Hannah Cameron's... grampians Photograph Mr William Gilbert Currie & Miss Catherine ...William Gilbert Currie Married Catherine Hannah Cameron at Landsborough in 1937 stawell portrait wedding -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portrait of Mr William Henry Rees Senior --- Studio Portrait 1830-1918
... Portrait of Mr William Henry Rees Senior --- Studio... grampians Photograph Portrait of Mr William Henry Rees Senior ...Portrait of William Henry Rees Senior. One time ships Carpenter. Worked as a builder in Stawell. 1830-1918stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Unknown male possibily Mr William Johnson
... Unknown male possibily Mr William Johnson... grampians Photograph Unknown male possibily Mr William Johnson ...Thought to be William Johnsonstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Johnson -- 2 Photos -- Studio Portraits
... Mr William Johnson -- 2 Photos -- Studio Portraits... grampians Photograph Mr William Johnson -- 2 Photos -- Studio ...William Johnsonstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William John Cuthill 1909-2003 -- born in Stawell
... Mr William John Cuthill 1909-2003 -- born in Stawell.... grampians Photograph Mr William John Cuthill 1909-2003 -- born ...William John Cuthill 1909-2003 born Stawell.stawell portrait transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry Saunders' Replacement Headstone for the Wooden Grave Marker adestroyed by fire
... Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry Saunders... grampians Photograph Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry ...Replacement headstone for Wooden Grave Marker Thomas H L Saunders destroyed by fire at Stawell Cemeterystawell memorial -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Burrow's Memorial Card 1909
... Mr William Burrow's Memorial Card 1909... grampians Photograph Mr William Burrow's Memorial Card 1909 Memorial ...Memorial Card William Burrow 1909stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Francis Cooper nee Sweetman and Mr William Cooper with their family Charles, Wilfred, Jack & Cecil -- Studio Portrait
... Mrs Francis Cooper nee Sweetman and Mr William Cooper with... grampians Photograph Mrs Francis Cooper nee Sweetman and Mr William ...Portrait of Francis Sweetman and William Cooper with their family Charles Wilfred Jack and Cecil.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Biscuit Barrel Silver Trophy donated by Mr T Kinsella and won by Mr William Lemin
... won by Mr William Lemin... Kinsella and won by Mr William Lemin Trophy a silver Biscuit Barrel ...Trophy a silver Biscuit Barrel donated by T Kinsella and won by W Leminstawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Holmes, Mrs Lucy Holmes nee Unknown & Family c1940
... Mr William Holmes, Mrs Lucy Holmes nee Unknown & Family... grampians Photograph Mr William Holmes, Mrs Lucy Holmes nee Unknown ...Holmes. William & Lucy & Family c1940stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Archibald Julian Hamilton
... Mr William Archibald Julian Hamilton... grampians Photograph Mr William Archibald Julian Hamilton Portrait ...Portrait William Archibald Julian Hamiltonstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Blanden from Great Western's Memorial Card 1907
... Mr William Blanden from Great Western's Memorial Card 1907... grampians Photograph Mr William Blanden from Great Western's ...Portrait in Great Western Memorial Card (William Blanden) 1907stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Tangey -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William Tangey -- Studio Portrait... grampians Photograph Mr William Tangey -- Studio Portrait Portrait ...Portrait of William Tangeystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry Saunders' Wooden Grave Marker at Stawell Cemetery
... Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry Saunders' Wooden... grampians Photograph Mr Thomas H L Saunders & Mr William Henry ...Wooden Grave Marker Stawell Cemetery – Thomas H L Saunders Died 1863 and William Henry Saunders Died 1874. Later destroyed by fire.stawell memorial -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William K Thomas & Family 1898 -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William K Thomas & Family 1898 -- Studio Portrait ... grampians Photograph Mr William K Thomas & Family 1898 -- Studio ...Portrait - William K. Thomas and Family 1898stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Harvey with named Family c1900's -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William Harvey with named Family c1900's -- Studio... grampians Photograph Mr William Harvey with named Family c1900's ...Portrait - Harvey Family c1900 William Harveystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Harris & Mrs Jane Harris nee Unknown's Diamond Wedding Anniversary 1932, 1932
... Mr William Harris & Mrs Jane Harris nee Unknown's Diamond... grampians Photograph Mr William Harris & Mrs Jane Harris nee ...Harris. WM. & Jane – Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Coloured photo in oval frame.Coloured Oval Photo of Mr and Mrs Harris: Mrs Harris is wearing fromal black with dress. Black jacet has a corsage pink . Mrs Harris is wearing clear bead neckl;ace pink brooch at top of dress. Mr Harris is wearing a blak siuit black tie stand up collar white shirt . coat lapel has corsage.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William (Bill) Cranston -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William (Bill) Cranston -- Studio Portrait... grampians Photograph Mr William (Bill) Cranston -- Studio Portrait ...Cranston. William (Bill)stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Dubbin Harvey & Mrs Mary Harvey nee Stevens 1900 -- Studio Portrait
... Mr William Dubbin Harvey & Mrs Mary Harvey nee Stevens 1900... grampians Photograph Mr William Dubbin Harvey & Mrs Mary Harvey nee ...Portrait - William Dubbin Harvey & Mary Harvey 1900stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Charles Goldsworthy's -- Memorial Card 1907
... Mr William Charles Goldsworthy's -- Memorial Card 1907... grampians Photograph Mr William Charles Goldsworthy's -- Memorial ...Memorial Card - William Charles Goldsworthy 1907stawell