Written on back of photograph, "Looking from target pit up range after fires, 1962."

University of Ballarat Pull Up Banner featuring the star logo. It is in a grey carry bag.university of ballarat, banner, crest, logo, marketing

Coloured photo of Path leading up to Schwerkolt Cottage through Yarran Dheran Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, yarran dheran

Builder Richard Rennie, completed 1860 as Presbyterian ChurchHistoric building, Richard Rennie unique designB/W photoBuninyong Uniting Church (formerly Presbyterian) side view, close-upbuninyong, presbyterian, uniting, church, learmonth st, richard rennie

detail of feature of historic buildingColour photograph, Clifton Villa (1859) Eyre St. Buninyong, close-up of chimneys.buninyong, clifton villa, chimney

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Up The Country Author: Brent of Bin Bin Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons Ltd Date: 1928 Further Information: A Tale of the Early Australian Squattocracy The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BRE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, up the country, brent of bin bin, miles franklin

The Laranah and the Marrawah were held by the fog in July 1933.The photograph was published in the Herald on 14 July 1933.Large black and white photograph with a typed paper label pasted on front.Typed on pasted label: HELD UP BY THE FOG: The Laranah (left) and the Marrawah, two freighters from Tasmania, berthing at South Wharf at 9.30, a.m. today after having been held up for more than 12 hours in the Bay by the fog.marrawah, laranah, south wharf, tasmania, fog

A Black & White photo mounted on dark card in a light wood frame. Image shows WW1 soldiers walking along a muddy track wearing full kit. Packhorses can be seen in the background, and landscape is littered with debris of war. 2nd Div. HQ Troop Moving Up The Line Somewhere in Belguim inscribed in white ink on mat boardbelgium, cart, second division headquarter troops, horses, ww1, australian soldiers

Looking up towards Loughnan's Hill from the rear of 97 Ringwood Street c1970. (Pam Payne)

Eat Up Australia founder Lyndon Galea receives the good news of a grant from Feed Appeal.Eat Up Australia founder Lyndon Galea receives the good news of a grant from Feed Appeal.eat up australia, social problems

From Glen IrisBlue and white triangular felt pennant with grey text."P.G.F.B.B.A. A GRADE 1948 RUNNERS UP"

These boots are rare and unwornHigh heeled boots with lace up style, curved heel and rounded toe. Two-toned effect with the colours of black and pale toffee. Leather uppers and canvas and polished cotton lining. Metal grommets to lace up. Original ribbon laces with metal tips. Circa 1920Printing inside reads: 1695-37-5 and the same number (in reverse) is on the sole eg, 37-5-1695

Photograph of Private Douglas Brian Plaain (copy). A copy of Call Up Notice by Dept Of Labour And National Servicepte plain, call-up notice

Lavers Hill. UP goods shunting siding, 9 December 1954. Red Bedford truck in backgroung. Colour.colac; beech forest; crowes; lavers hill; railway; shunting;

A black and white photograph of Musicians with the Official Mar-Apr 69 West Australian Concert Party warm up the audience of Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowl prior to the lead and three back-up singers arriving on stage to entertain the diggers.photograph, entertainment, 1st atf base, west australian concert party, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

This crochet - work around the edge of this 'table runner', is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1900 This crochet - work around the edge of this 'table runner', is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1900An embroidered white cotton table runner with hand crocheted edge* tableware, linen, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, dressmaking, craftwork, crochet-work, pioneers, market gardeners, cotton, damasque, silk, satin

Table runners were used to protect furniture such as tables or sideboards from objects placed on the furniture to stop scratching occurring.A long white cotton embroidered table runner with a floral pattern.table runners, runners, household textiles, table linen

1925-26 A Team - runners-upmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, cricketers, albert forscutt, percy love, tj riley, fred glenie, walter wilde, jim watson, tom walker, ern backman, peter robertson, frank schrape

Colour. On Melbourne's Royal Agricultural Show in September, 1954, at Dinmont an UP goods train hauled by G42 is taking on water.dinmont; railways

Written on back of photograph, "16/6/81. View south up New Street from reserve on the bank of the Mullum Creek."

Yields information about Sturt St and the City loop.Digital image, black and white, two images, of two single truck trams parked in the City Loop Sturt St, looking up the hill towards the Town Hall. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Up the Street"trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st

At guide hall on corner of Layzell and Patrick Streets Guides in dress up with flag, at guide hall corner of Layzell and Patrick Street with blacksmith shop and fire station visible in backgroundA Marshall Studios Quality Prints guides

Researched, written and designed by PMHPS members.The cover of the 2025 "Historic Port Melbourne -Growing up in Port Melbourne " shows a group of children in 1957, on and in a car at the Presbyterian Church Kindergarten, Bridge Street Port Melbourne. The calendar was produced by members of the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society and focuses on children's experiences growing up in Port Melbourne in the 1920's to the 1950's.education - kindergartens, education - primary schools, sport - football, sport - cricket, frank vincent, george langley, entertainment - celebrations

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A notification from the Management Committee outlining the procedure and times for the Annual Clean up of the Falls Creek Tourist Area prior to the summer season.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations, double chairlift