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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Coin Collectors Manual Vol 2
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 Coin Collectors Manual Vol 2 Or guide to the Numismatic student in the formation of A Cabinet of Coins Author: H Noel Humphreys Publisher: George Bell & Sons Date: 1887Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 737 HUM 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 coin collectors manual vol 2, h noel humphreys -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Medals, Set of Service Medals, Mid 20th Century
Unknown.Object is significant as a tangible link to Commonwealth war time service during WWI and WWI.Set of 7 service medals attached to a brass plate including a WWI Brisitsh War medal, a WWI Victory medal and an Atlantic Star medal from WWII."Fraule & Germany" on one of the medals. "Collectors Corner P/L 93 Little Malop Street Geelong" on the back of the ribbon.atlantic star medal, wwi, wwii, geelong naval and maritime museum, british war medal, wwii victory medal -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
RECEIPTS TO TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCH FOR WATER SUPPLY. FEBRUARY 22ND. 18862 RECEIPTS FROM CLUNES WATER COMMISSIONERS TO TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCHNO. OF ASSESSMENT, 33, RECEIVED FROM MR. TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCH FEB. 22ND. 1886 J W. TAYLOR. COLLECTORlocal history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Receipt WCC
This receipt issued to the Warrnambool Club by the Shire of Warrnambool is for ‘materials’ supplied. It is not known what type of material the Warrnambool Club was buying but it could not have been very important as the total cost was only four shillings. The Warrnamnbool Club was (and is) in the City of Warrnambool. This club was a gentlemen’s club established in 1873 and the building that still exists today was built in 1877. This receipt has little significance as it is a 1951 purchase by the Warrnambool Club for an unknown item of little value. This is a small green receipt slip issued by the Shire of Warrnambool in 1951 to the Warrnambool Club for materials received. The paper has printed black lines and handwritten information (pencil) and has been torn from a larger receipt book, perhaps leaving a copy for the Shire records. ‘Shire of Warrnambool, received from W’bool Club, the sum of four shillings, E.C.Fairbridge, Rate Collector, 24/10/51’.warrnambool club, shire of warrnambool -
Carlton Football Club
Scrap Book, "68/69" Carlton Book 5 Scrap Book, 1968-69
A collection of Newspaper Articles & Photos for latter half 1968 & first half of 69 seasons.Finalizes Carlton 1968 Premiership Season & 1969 runners up to Richmond. 1968- Carlton 2.2 14 6.8 44 7.9 51 7.14 56 Essendon 2.1 13 5.1 31 6.4 40 8.5 53 Venue: MCG Date: 28 September 1968 Result: Carlton won by 3 points Umpire: J Crouch Crowd: 116,828 Goalkickers: B.Kekovich 4, G.Crane 1, B.Crosswell 1, B.Quirk 1. Best: G.Crane, J.Nicholls, I.Robertson, A.Jesaulenko, A.Gallagher, B.Kekovich, S.Silvagni, I.Collins. Reports: Nil Injuries: P.McLean replaced K.Hall (concussion) at half time and N.Chandler replaced B.Bennett (sprained ankle) during the last quarter.Large Rectangle Photo AlbumAlbum contains many inscriptions by collector A J Wilson, Autograph of 1968 Premiership Player Bill Bennett on last page -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N308 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the drivers cabin and destination box of W6 988 showing the "new type of carbon skid collector" on the trolley pole. This type of collector was to replace the trolley wheels used in Melbourne at the time. Was introduced into the Bourke St. route. Destination blind not fitted to box at time of photograph. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., trolley poles, skid collector, tram w6 988 -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Stamp album, The International Stamp Album
Brown and black, hardcover stamp collector's album titled 'The International Stamp Album' and featuring pages sectioned by country with a grid layout for adhering stamps. A mix of blank pages and pages with various numbers of stamps. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Teaspoon, n.d
Silver coloured metal, teaspoon, boxed. Rectangular badge on the spoon showing a white sailing ship on sea green background. 'Portland Vic' - in black, above ship., 'Australia' beneath. Australian Collectors Choice - brand.Back: 'Sonic Australia'souvenir, portland, teaspoon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Album - Bird Card album
Tuckfields Bird Card album for collector cards No.97 to 192 including parrots of Australia. A drawing of three parrots on some tree branches on the cover. The album is complete with all cards. Aileen and john Ellison Collection.Stamp of the State school No.1008 Axedale on first three pages.birds, cards -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Banner, St Kilda Beach Carnival 1926, 1926
Collector's banner, with provision for details of authorised collector numberWhite coloured paper printed in redst kilda beach, st kilda carnivals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Sticker, n.d
Formerly Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodRectangular card with removable oval-shaped vinyl sticker in the centre. Sticker has an image of several wind-surfers in Portland off Henty Beach Harbour, Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Round hole for hanging, top centre . Pink border, pink "Portland', top centre of sticker Dimensions of item (widest point of sticker ) 8.6 x 13Front: Yellow logo 'Australia collectors choice Murray Views' in black Souvenir vinyl stick-ons, black print $1 blue texta -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Vinyl Sticker Portland Harbour, n.d
Formerly Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodRectangular card with removable oval-shaped vinyl sticker in the centre. Sticker has an image of several wind-surfers in Portland Harbour off Henty Beach , Trawler Wharf and Fisherman's Breakwater in Background. Round hole for hanging, top centre . Pink border, pink "Portland', top centre of stickerFront: Yellow logo' 'Australia collectors choice Murray Views; in black Souvenir vinyl stick-ons, black print $1 blue texta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Herbert Thomas Bishop JP, 1925
Black and white photo of H.T. Bishop, J.P. Shire Secretary of Blackburn and Mitcham 1925. Formerly Rate Collector, Shire of Nunawading 1906. Son of Edward Bishop, President of Nunawading Shire. (Lived at 36 Central Road, Blackburn).bishop, herbert thomas., edward, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W BABIDGE COLLECTION: SHIRE OF MARONG DOG REGISTRATION RECEIPT
Pale green Shire of Marong receipt No. 957 dated 13/9/1934 for 5/- for Dog Registed by W Babidge of Yarraberb. Dog was a brown Cattle Dog. V. Wharton, Collector. E. B. James, Printer, Eaglehawk.document, w babidge collection - shire of marong dog registration receipt, v wharton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - THE PARTHIAN SHOT
Eight copies of ' The Parthian Shot.' The official newsletter of the Golden City Collectors Association Incorporated.' Dated February 1992, April 1994, May 1994, August 1994, January 1996, February 1966, March 1996, October 1966.clubs and associations, sport, firearms, newsletters, bendigo, firearms, shooting, collectors, collections, clubs and associations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE PARTHIAN SHOT: (OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE GOLDEN CITY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION), August 1992
''The Parthian Shot'' (Official Newsletter of the Golden City Collectors Association) - two copies Seventh Issue (August 1992) and Eighth Issue (September 1992). List of Office Bearers on front cover; various articles relating to guns and shooting.organization, club/society, the golden city collectors association, quarry hill community hall, hamlet street. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Desk Blotter, Scumacher Mill Furnishing Works, 1910s - 1940s
Advertising card, possibly a small desk blotter. The Scumacher Mill Furnishing Works provided Roller Mills; centrifugals;purifiers;wheat washers; wheat conditioners; dust collectors; sack cleaners; bag holders; bag hoists; sack sheets. business and traders, scumacher mill furnishing works -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Magnetron,5cm
Copper magnetron with disc-like body has three radiating electrodes each emerging through a copper to glass tube. Two of these are arranged on one side(= filament leads) and the other larger tube (collector/anode) is arranged diametrically opposite.Handwriting on top “?A4 A98/4.9%” -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: PRINTED ENVELOPE
[a] Cohns printed envelope captioned 'Collector of Customs and Excise, National Security [General] Regulations re Control of Liquor re Wines & Spirits sold to Messes and Canteens 1st January to July 31st 1942. [b] Documents pertaining to above enclosed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1862 SANDHURST RATE NOTICE, September 1862
Pale blue Municipal District of Sandhurst Rate Notice No 2202 dated September 10th 1862 sent to W Robinson Kangaroo Flat. Jas W Townsend , Rate Collector. Twelve shillings [$1.20 ] rate assessment . Handwritten Robinson on reverse.H Ashley, Stationer, printer, bookbinder, Sandhurst.bendigo, house, sandhurst rates 1862. h ashley printer. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION. COLLECTABLES
Ten collectors' magazines from 1965-1966 and 1967 including fine china, silver, glass, Victoriana, Sheffield plate, china and pottery ornaments,furniture, country furniture, designs on your table, woman's journal guide to silver-china and glass.artwork, lydia chancellor, collection, collectables, glassware, victoriana, pottery, ceramics, antiques, porcelain, furniture, clocks, ornaments, lamps, art, artwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - CUP AND SAUCER: HERCULES MINE MOTIF
White porcelain Cup and sacer with transfer of Hercules Mine on one side of the cup. Gold trim on rims of cup and saucer. Cup and saucer won by donor's mother as a door prize at th Australasian Shelley Collectors' Club Fair in octpber 2005.Shelley. England. -
Woodend RSL
Shirt, 1982
This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Woodend RSL
Uniform - Shirt, 1981
This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Muller, George W, Correspondence and newspaper clipping from Heathmont Progress League regarding Heathmont Park 14/10/1929, 14-Oct-29
George Muller Hon Sec of the Heathmont Progress League wrote to the Town Clerk about the management of Heathmont Park.One page handwritten letter from George Muller Hon Sec of the Heathmont Progress League to the Town Clerk about the management of Heathmont Park. Buff coloured, lined page, plus newspaper item - Rate Collectors Report. +Additional Keywords: Muller, George W. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W BABIDGE COLLECTION: SHIRE OF MARONG GENERAL RATE RECEIPT
Pink Shire of Marong General Rate Receipt No. 923 dated 10/6/1931 received from W. Babidge for £7/10/-, balance owing 19/6. A. Guthrie, Rate Collector. Left edge of receipt has a decorative edge with 'Shire of Marong' printed in it.document, w babidge collection - shire of marong general rate receipt, a guthrie -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Folder, Donations to rebuild Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, 1908 - 1909
(Holy Trinity) issued as a collectors folder after the church was destroyed. In the late 1920s a note was added by Rev BRAMMALL, when the collector of sheet 38, Mrs READ, died."We have lost our church by a cyclone" - Small cardboard folder containing 4 inner pages glued in and containing images and a hand entered list of donors, sheet number 38, to the new church, 1909. Holy Trinity.Inside front cover a note written between 1926 and 1930 by Vicar F Bramall regarding the death of Mrs Read, whose collection sheet this wasreligion - anglican (holy trinity), built environment, mrs read, herbert stanley hollow, fred brammall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Special notice to conductors - Salvation Army Friday 19 December 1919. free riding by authorised collectors, 17/12/1919 12:00:00 AM
Notice of Memorandum - dated 17/12/19 duplicated onto a half foolscap sheet, titled "Special notice to conductors - Salvation Army Friday 19 December 1919. free riding by authorised collectors - gives time and conditions. Acting General Manager using a rubber stamp.trams, tramways, mmtb, donations, salvation army, fund raising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Poster - POSTER FOR AN EXHIBITION OF COLLECTORS COLLECTIONS AND HISTORICSAL COSTUMES PARADE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 7TH MARCH (NO YEAR DEFINED)
Poster for the Royal Historic Society (Bendigo Branch) for an Exhibition of Collectors Collections and Historical Costume Parades to be held on Saturday 7th March (no date defined between 10 AM - 10 PM Proceeds to go the Central Deborah Restortion Appeal Incldues a skecy of a woman in historic costume -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN BOTTLE COLLECTOR STICKER
A sticker with the picture of a man with a spade and a pitchfork, holding a bottle at his feet three more bottles. At the top the words: I'm an Australian Bottle Collector. At the bottom: distributed by the Australian Bottle Review, PO Box 245, Deniliquin NSW 2710, Australia. at the side artwork by Rex Barber.magazine, club, australian bottle review