Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Sergeant D.N. Cook, Assault Pioneer Sergeant Support Company 4th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) (June 1968 - May 1969). Sgt Cook is the only man in the Australian Army allowed to grow a beard, granted by Lord D'Isle when he presented 4 RAR/NZ with their colours.photograph, 4 rar nz, lord d'isle, gibbons collection catalogue, assault pioneer sergeant, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, sgt d.n. cook, 4th battalion, 4 rar/nz (anzac)

ill, p.261.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia

A black speckled self textured covered Methodist Hymn book with tunes. It has a ribbon bookmark attached. The title is printed in gold lettering at the top of the front cover and spine. On the endpapers at the front is The Lord's Prayer printed inside a red ornate frame and opposite is the hymn, Gloria with music similarly framed. The back endpapers have the hymn music for Dorology and the prayer, Benedictions - both are framed in red lines. The edges of the pages are in gilt. At the back of the book there is an Index of tunes alphabetically arranged, a metrical index of tunes, composers and sources of tunes and hymns with tunes and metres, plus a list of ancient hymns and canticles. On page vi at the front is a note stating it is an Australasian Edition prepared for and copyrighted in the Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand. 948p.non-fictionA Methodist Hymn Book which is a lineal descendent after a lapse of 125 years of the volume known as Wesley's Hymns for which John Wesley wrote a celebrated preface in 1779. It has the words and music for all the hymns included. It is an Australasian Edition specially prepared for and copyrighted in the Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand.religious books, hymns

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

Amy [Amey] COOK Daughter of William COOK & Jane nee MAGGSBlack & white photograph of two women standing in front of a wire fence with trees in the background. Woman on left of photograph has white hair & is identified as 'Cousin Amey'. The woman on the right side of photograph has dark hair & is wearing a dress and cardigan. On back of photo 'I've got my umbrella tucked under my arm & Cousin Amy & me''cook amey

Amey Cook, infant daughter of William Cook and Jane nee Maggs.Sepia mounted photograph of very young dark haired child (2-3 years of age) sitting on a padded chair holding a basket. White dress and socks, dark boots.cook, amey

Amey Cook unmarried and only daughter of William Cook and Jane nee MaggsSepia photograph of a teen-age girl with dark hair worn long. Dark short dress with white bow at neck. Dark stockings and shoes. Standing on a stone stair and holding a basket of flowers. Photograph mounted on black card.cook, amey

Amey Cook, unmarried and only daughter of William Cook and Jane nee MaggsSepia mounted photograph on pale green card. Young dark haired female child wearing a pleated suit with short skirt and cummerbund, leaning on a wicker chaircook, amey

A collection of hymns which would have been used by the congregation of Christ Church in Warrnambool. This copy was awarded to Robert Cook in 1966An item which relates to one of Warrnambool’s longest established churches.Black cover with gold text on front cover. Inscription written in blue inside front cover.736 pages. Light mottling on edges of pages. It has an index to first lines at the front of the book.Presented to Robert Cook for winning his section in the Warrnambool Church of Christ Sunday School Quiz held 1966 Supt Leslie C Porter.christ church warrnambool

This is a standard British Army Pigeon Service Message Book which was issued to Australian Army units during World War One. This Pigeon Service Message Book has no known local provenance but it is a very interesting memento of World War One.This is a British Army Pigeon Service Message Book which consists of a number of sheets of paper stapled into a cardboard cover protected with black leatherette. The writing on the front cover is stencilled in white. The ends of the cover are held together by a black elastic strap. The strap has now lost its elasticity. Inside the front cover is a printed sheet indicating the use of the book and the care of the pigeons. There are two leatherette tubes attached to the back cover which would have held writing implements. The book material consists of a top sheet printed with space for the message details, and sheets of carbon paper for two copies of the message. There is a piece of cardboard backing the carbon paper. None of the message pages has been used. The staples have rusted and the sides of the paper material are stained. The cover is a little crumpled and dirty. ‘Army Book 418’ ‘Pigeon Service Message Book’ world war one, british army pigeon service message book

This cookery book belonged to Gwen Moores' family. They were a farming family whose land included The Masons Lane Recreation Reserve. the book was used between 1900 and 1930.Local historyBook, hardcover, black lettering on spineWarne's Model Cookery and Housekeeping Bookbook, domestic, kitchen, cookery, gwen moore, recipes

This bottle is an example of a local commonly used glass container of the first half of the 20th century.Large brown vinegar bottle with original cork and label.Front - label vinegar John Cook & Co Bottom F1278 17236bottle container vinegar john-cook glass

Black and white print of Amy Cook, Amy(friend) & Grace Lee.|Amy was a teacher at Mitcham Primary School as was Grace Lee. Grace's father was in fact a previous Headmaster at the school.cook, amy, lee, grace

The cash book of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club from 1984 to 1994. Some of the income mentioned was fundraising at bowls events, the fete, raffles, and selling second hand stamps to stamp dealers. Gwen Gunn was the secretary or treasurer during some of this time and had cash book in her care. It was sent to Melbourne Legacy by Gwen's granddaughter Danni Moore in 2020.A record of the business practices for formal meetings in the 1980s and that Widows' Clubs provided a valuable purpose of meeting for the widows. Cash book with red bound cover around lined pages.Cover says 'Invicta Series 80 Account Book / Cash book'.widows, widows club, fundraising

Clear glass methylated spirits bottle with original cork inside and with label.Front - label Methylated spirits John Cook & Co Bairnsdale Bottom - F152bottle glass john-cook methylated-spirits

Bandsman W.N. Cook in uniform c1899stawell entertainment

Isaac Cook Saddler Main Street Seated bearded man in suit in front of greenery stawell businesses, shop

Isaac Cook Saddler Main Street Studio portrait of bearded man aged in his thirties in suit with flowers in lapel. Hair parted in center. stawell businesses, shop

Portrait - Isaac Cook (Saddler) in Lodge Apronstawell