Also another copy print 8 x 13, both printed as though framedBlack and white photograph of Reeves Channel, Gippsland Lakes. It shows Rigby Island opposite the steep cliffs of mainland shore. Small island off Rigby was known as the Doughboy. Taken from Jemmys Point, natural vegetation in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaReeves River from Kalimnaislands, waterways, topography

May be contract dredge Melbourne built by Birdon, Port MacquarieColour photograph of a contract dredge working off Rigby Island, Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.islands, ships and shipping, dredging, ocean

May be contract dredge Melbourne built by Birdon, Port MacquarieColour photograph of a contract dredge working off Rigby Island, Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.islands, ships and shipping, dredging, ocean

May be contract dredge Melbourne built by Birdon, Port MacquarieColour photograph of a contract dredge working off Rigby Island, Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.islands, ships and shipping, dredging, ocean

number in album 03549.02Black and white photograph Pauline Rigby with Santa at Garden Club Christmas Party. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, gardening, celebration

Also copy of same view, stained, 9 x 14Black and white photograph of the Narrows and Reeves Channel of Lake King, Gippsland Lakes. It shows Rigby, Fraser, and Flannagan Islands opposite the steep shoreline of the mainland. Taken from Jemmy's Point, it shows a recently built groyne from Rigby Island into the Narrows. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, waterways, topography

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. Favourite Australian Bush Songs Compiled by Lionel Long & Graham Jenkin Publisher: Rigby Limited Date: 1964Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 784.4994 LON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has a stamo from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, 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, favourite australian bush songs, lionel long, graham jenkin

L-R: Eric Staff, Michael Sinclair, Marie (Mary) Staff, Mrs Rigby, Eileen Rigby, Mr Rigby (partly hidden); Michael Sinclaiur in foreground. On back of photo: "I had this taken to show you Lyon's Garage. You can see the foundations and the filling in. Like our lawn. The Xmas tree we had for Michael with X" Black and white photographeltham, main road, lyon's garage, michael sinclair, eric staff, marie (mary) staff, mrs rigby, mr rigby, eileen rigby

Also black and white enlargement 16 x 25Black and white postcard of the lake below Jemmys Point, Gippsland Lakes, showing Rigby Island opposite the steep cliffs of Kalimna and Nungurner shores of lakes. Small island, known as the Doughboy of Rigby Island. View taken from Jemmys Point with natural vegetation in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaKalimna from Jimmys Pointislands, waterways, topography, boats and boating

2 newspaper articles in "The Age" June 8, 1976 and the "Australasian Express" June 25, 1976 about Burnley College students. Michael Rigby (1976) and Gwyn Cleeves (1978) who claim to have discovered a successful method of grafting gum trees. Same photograph, reversed of Michael Rigby.the age, australasian express, students, michael rigby, gwyn cleeves, grafting, gum trees, eucalypts

Black and white photograph of view from Kalimna across Rigby Island to back lakes near Lakes Entrance, Victoriaislands, waterways, topography

Two other copies 6 x 9 (one - slightly different view)Small format photograph of view from Kalimna across Rigby Island to back lakes near Lakes Entrance, Victoriaislands, waterways, topography

Two other copies 6 x 9 (one - slightly different view)Small format photograph of view from Kalimna across Rigby Island to back lakes near Lakes Entrance, Victoriaislands, waterways, topography

Two other copies 6 x 9 (one - slightly different view)Small format photograph of view from Kalimna across Rigby Island to back lakes near Lakes Entrance, Victoriaislands, waterways, topography

Gold Escorts in Australia. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 0496 4. 64 pages. Photographs, illustrations.L J Blakebook, gold transport, l j blake

Four other photographs slightly different image of anchor with copies of sameColour photograph showing an old wooden stocked anchor dredged up between Bullock Island and Rigby Island, Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, ships and shipping, waterfront

Colour photograph taken from Kalimna viewing platform from Rigby to outer barrier and Bass Strait beyond, East Gippsland Victoriawaterways, lakes entrance

Parma House was bult by Italian born Fabrizio Crippa. It was restored from a burnt wreck to Villa Parma by Richard Rigby and Franchek. Walls were scraped back to the original, and burnt umber detailing added. The garden was created by Richard Rigby and Kevin Flintoff.A number of colour photographs of Villa Parma and garden in Main Road, Heburn Springs.villa parma, fabrizio crippa, parma house, richard rigby, kevin flintoff, garden, hepburn springs

Parma House was bult by Italian born Fabrizio Crippa. It was restored from a burnt wreck to Villa Parma by Richard Rigby and Franchek. Walls were scraped back to the original, and burnt umber detailing added. The garden was created by Richard Rigby and Kevin Flintoff.View from the second storey window of Parma House, Main Road, Hepburn Springs.villa parma, fabrizio crippa, parma house, richard rigby, kevin flintoff, garden, hepburn springs

Parma House was bult by Italian born Fabrizio Crippa. It was restored from a burnt wreck to Villa Parma by Richard Rigby and Franchek. Walls were scraped back to the original, and burnt umber detailing added. The garden was created by Richard Rigby and Kevin Flintoff.Interior view of the interior of Parma House, Main Road, Hepburn Springs.villa parma, fabrizio crippa, parma house, richard rigby, kevin flintoff, garden, hepburn springs, foyer

Parma House was bult by Italian born Fabrizio Crippa. It was restored from a burnt wreck to Villa Parma by Richard Rigby and Franchek. Walls were scraped back to the original, and burnt umber detailing added. The garden was created by Richard Rigby and Kevin Flintoff.Interior view of the staircase at Parma House, Main Road, Hepburn Springs.villa parma, fabrizio crippa, parma house, richard rigby, kevin flintoff, garden, hepburn springs, foyer

Colour photograph of Eileen Potter of New Zealand with lifelong friend Gladys Scarce of Bairnsdale on Lookout Point with Rigby Island and lakes in the background, Kalimna Victoriagenealogy

number in album 03547.01Colour photograph Pauline Rigby and Margo Kerby at the opening of the Garden Club show in the CWA Hall during the 100 Years Festival. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, function

Colour aerial photograph showing view of entrance to Gippsland Lakes from Bass Strait Reeves Channel Rigby Island and township of Lakes Entrance Victoriaaerial photograph, historic site, dredging, waterways, lakes entrance

Also a second similar photograph number 03875.1 size 10 x 15 cmColour photograph taken from Jemmys Point looking west through the Gippsland Lakes to Metung with Rigby, Fraser and Flannagan Islands to the south Kalimna Victoriaaerial photograph, township, topography, waterways, jemmys point lakes entrance

Green Hard Cover with paper outer sleeve. drawing of the "The Balconies with a figure near the edge. GRAMPIANS SKETCHBOOK. Drawings by Fraser Hay. Text by John Béchervaise. on the front. On The Spine Grampains Sketchbook Fraser Hay / John Béchervaise. RIGBYstawell education