PhotographThe Rose Series P.1131 The Road to the beach Port Fairy Victoriabeach

Black and white photograph of craggy outcrops with turbulent seas washing into a bayThe Rose Series p. 1133 the Crags near Port Fairy Victoriabeach, sea, seascape, rocks

Also Black and white copy print 15 x 25Black and white postcard of Kalimna Jetty. It shows a substantial timber jetty with rail line and goods trolley, storage shed with square water tank. Passenger launch and four rowing boats moored at jetty. Navigation light towards end of jetty. Lakes Entrance VictoriaKalimna Jetty and Reeves Sound Lakes Entrance Series M 3024 jetties, waterways, boats and boating

One of 15 Sheets with copies of postcard printed on them. From the Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Summerland Jetty; Lovers' Walk Cowes; The Estelle Star; Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Genista Ferry; S.S.Killara; The Cowes Pier."Bay View Guest House Cowes" - "Summerland Jetty" - "The Lovers Walk Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "The Estelle Star arriving at Pier Cowes" - "Bay View Guest House" - "Genista off from San Remo" - "Photo Shop Series S.S.Killara Cowes" - "The Pier Cowes Phillip Is Victoria".bayview guesthouse cowes, summerland jetty phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the estelle star, genista, ferry - genista, ss killara, cowes pier phillip island, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-Glo / knitting book / series 38 / 7 d-knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-Glo / KNITTING BOOK / SERIES 45 / 7 d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

Stawell Town Hall Stawell Town HallTHE ROSE SERIES P.2417 TOWN HALL STAWELL VIC stawell

The Rose Series P.3411 FLOCKHART'S HOTEL, CHARLTON VIC.charlton, business, cricket cub hotel, flockhart's hotel, rose series

Jones Series No 6 BUSH NURSING HOSPITAL, CHARLTON VIC.charlton, health, bush nursing hospital

The Rose Series P.3413 High Street, Charlton, Vic.

The first bridge over the river was built in the early 1880's, prior to this it was a pontoon bridge.Black and white photo of Patterson River, looking east from the Patterson River Bridge. People in canoes on the river and sitting on the river bank. Houses can be seen on the opposite bank.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2908 - PATTERSON RIVER, CARRUM, VICpatterson river, chelsea, patterson river bridge, carrum bridge, canoes, beach, leisure, the rose series

The first bridge over the river was built in the early 1880's, prior to this it was a pontoon bridge.Black and white photo of Patterson River, looking looking east to the Patterson River Bridge. People in canoes on the river and sitting on the river bank. THE ROSE SERIES P. 10633 - BEACH AND BRIDGE, CARRUM, VICpatterson river, chelsea, patterson river bridge, carrum bridge, canoes, beach, leisure, the rose series

Framed painting of Series 3 landrover purchased to tow Vietnam veterans Mobile Museum. Painting is signed by D. LevershaRego NRP 110framed painting, painting, landrover, vietnam veterans mobile museum

One of a collection of photographs donated by Daryl JohnsBlack & White photograph of Newhaven beach with pier and shed. Sailing boat on beach in foreground with shed & buildings on land at rear."The Rose Series P.10486 The beach and pier, Newhaven, Phillip I., Vic."phillip island, newhaven, daryl johns

One of 16 photographs and postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White postcard of a road to the Back Beach, Cowes."The Rose Series, P 662." "Road to the Back Beach, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria"dirt road, road to back beach cowes, phillip island, mary karney

St Kilda Beach, with Sea Baths on left and Pier on rightblack and white postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionA View From the Yacht Club.St Kilda. Vic.The Rose series P13333. Copyright

River scene of the wharf and the buildings lining the street behind. Black and white photograph taken from Battery Hill looking across Moyne river at Merrijig Inn, Customs House and Courthouse The Rose Series P.1142 copyright- The Moyne River and Port Fairy Victoriastreet, town, moyne, river, couta boat, courthouse, merrijig

Black and white Photograph of East beach looking East South East with dunes in the foreground and the bay and Griffith Island in the background taken for use as a postcardThe Rose Series P.1144. Copyright East Beach Port Fairy Victoriaeast beach, dunes, sea, ocean, griffith island

The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white Photograph of the path running along the river side of the gardens with trees overhanging the walkThe Rose Series P 1139 The Lovers Walk in the Gardens, Port Fairy, Vic.lovers walk - gardens, path, botanical, trees

Post card of the Moyne River BridgeBlack and white photograph of the Moyne river and Bridgehe Rose Series P. 10810 The Moyne River and Bridge, Port Fairybridge, moyne river, traffic, road

Photograph of Princes bridge Melbourne with one cable tram set crossing. In the background is the then new Flinders Street station building. Note the clock on the right hand side of the photograph that was later transferred to Spencer Street station. Yields information about Princes Bridge in 1910.postcard - decorative border with a photo of Princes Bridge within an oval - embossed. On the rear is a letter dated 21/12/1910. Card by Marlborough Art Series.See note on rear.tramways, trams, yarra river, princes bridge, cable trams, flinders street station, clocks

Postcard photo showing rocks on the south side of Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, Victoria. This formation was named Castle Rock. The Album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of Soldiers of Phillip Island.Photograph of The Rocks at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, VictoriaRose Series P 3426 The Rocks, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is., Vicphillip island, cape woolamai, earl of stradbroke, castle rock rock formation

1 image with postcard name, 1 with name cropped out.Inscription below photograph reads, "Ward Series No.1. The Lake, Ringwood".

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / KNITTING BOOK / SERIES ONE HUNDRED AND ONE / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd f.w. hughes pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

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 1942 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 International Scientific Series Vol 26 The Human Species Author: A De Quatrefages Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1879Label on spine cover with typed text R.H.573 QUA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, the international scientific series vol 26, a de quatrefages

Donald Clark Collection. A photographic copy of a monochrome postcard, depicting the Pavilion at the Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve. Titled: Reids Series No.2 - The Reservoir Pavilion, Tarnagulla Copy.

View of San Remo showing Suspension Bridge - completed in 1940 - demolished in 1970. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Old Suspension Bridge right hand side of photograph. View looking towards San Remo with pier at middle left.P3460 The Rose Series. View from the Bridge looking toward San Remo - Vic.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, sea transport, black & white photograph - post card - rose series, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction