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Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, RATS OF TOBRUK, Townsend productions, C.1991
Part of the Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P.Plaque, 50th Anniversary, wood shield backing, moulded main section, colours, gold, white, blue, yellow, red colours, Scrolls top & bottom, central “T”, crown over, Rat depiction centre.“1941 - 50th Anniversary - 1991”, followed by, “The Rats of Tobruk Association”, then, “10.4.41 - 7.12.41, Seige of Tobruk”plaques, tobruk, seige 1941 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The history of Henry Esmond
There is a Mary Bell on the school register who enrolled at Ballarat College (Girls School) in 1888. Birthday 2 March 1875 aged 13 years and 10 months. Father Alex bell. It is possible the book was donated to the Weatherly Library by this former old collegian. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and community members or associates. Small maroon calf-bound book with gold lettering on spine and Ballarat College crest on front cover. Book plate on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / Miss M Bell 1941.... -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, German Families From Palestine
Material donated from various persons. Sketches by Alfons Koenig and others.Black plastic folder with plastic sleeves containing sketches and other material from Camp 3German Families from Palestine Interned 1941-1947 in Camp 3, compounds B and Calfons koenig, camp 3, german internees, germans from palestine -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
THE THREE MATHEWS SISTERS WERE OLD CLUNES EDENTITIES. THEY RAN A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN FRASER STREET,CLUNES IN THE EARLY DAYS. THEY WERE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND,SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF THREE LADIES-THE MISSES MATHEWS.FLORENCE D. 1941, MRS FRANZ WEICKHARDT EMMA D. 1948, ANNIE D. 1943.photography, early citizens., florence, the misses mathews -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, 1941 - 1943
Army hut, 4 windows, door midway, tree partly covering door, lady in ankle length approaching door. A rainwater tank is on the end of the hut which has a central brown door with 4 1/2 brown stripes. Behind is a long pole and fence. The windows are yellow as are tall flowers along the side. Yellow wooden frame.Anni Lorenz und ihrer mutter frau Martha Graze zur erinnerung an labutt (?). Bottom left hand corner in Hospital Camp 3. Tatura Aust. 1941-1943 DV or 1943. B Comp C D S Tat.sketch - pencil, lorenz a, camp 3, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS OF SYMPATHY, Dec 41
Dental Surgeon " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41 by a German Raider. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Twenty five (25) Letters of Sympathy for the death of Mervyn Clive Townsend to his parents. All handwritten on various sizes and colours of note paper. Dated around Dec 1941 period.hmas sydney, ww2, kia, mervyn clive townsend -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 7
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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 7 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: In Sinai and Palestine 1914 - 1918The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 7, c.e.w. bean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALTOGETHER NOW
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Altogether now: Spring Gully Primary School students in grades five to eight pose for school photos in 1941. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: W.N.ABBOTT MEDICAL RESEARCH PAPER
10 copies of a research paper on The Electrical Factor in the Sedimentation Rate of Blood (Section 3) by W.N.Abbott and E.F.Fowler, with reference to Scalebuoys, reprinted from the New Zealand Medical Journal April 1941.medical -
Clunes Museum
Book
Record of Clunes Tennis Association Black Minutes book red spine containing minutes for the period 1930-1938 and statement of receipts and expenditure 1931-1932, 1936-1937, 1938, 1940-1941, 1950 189 pagesLabel on front cover; Minute book Handwritten Clunes & District Tennis Association 1930-1939 clunes tennis association, minute book -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Kew Post Office : Cotham Road elevation, 1996
A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings.View of the Kew Post Office, opened in 1888 which sits at the intersection of High Street and Cotham Road.The extension of the building at right was constructed in circa 1941. This view is of of the Cotham Road elevation.kew post office, cotham road -- kew (vic.), public offices -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mrs Emmeline Lovell Ratten (nee Padbury)
The Padbury family were the dominant funeral directors in Kew in the 19th and 20th centuries. Sepia photographic positive of Mrs Emmeline Lovell Ratten (nee Padbury) (1860-1941). It would appear that the later inscription on the reverse is incorrect as Frederick Ratten married Emmeline Padbury in 1885.Postcard format: "Auntie Ratten (nee Florence Padbury) wife of Fred Ratten - Kew councillor. Florence Avenue named in her honour". Stamp upper left: "The Allen Studio, 318 Smith Street, Collingwood." Postcard stamp upper right: "Kodak Australia".padbury family, ratten family, florence padbury, florence ratten, florence avenue -- kew (vic.) -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, The President General, 1938 - 1941
Born 1866, Victoria. Died 1961, Victoria. Ordained 1893. Mildura 1893, Launceston 1896, Prahran 1899 and 1910, Hawthorn 1902 and 1917, Central Mission Melbourne 1907, Brunswick + Coburg 1914, President of Victoria Conference 1919, President General 1938 - 1941, Professor of Theology Queen's College 1920 - 1937.Head and shoulders, sepia photograph of Rev. Professor A. E. Albiston, H.A., B.D., in clerical garb, taken from publication.The President General Rev. Professor A. E. Albiston, M.A., B.D.albiston, arthur ed ward, queen's college, professor of theology, president, victorian and tasmanian conference, president general -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Information Sheet, H.M.A.S Perth, Circa 9140s
At the outbreak of war in 1939 Perth was serving in the West Indies. She served with distinction at Cape Matapan against Italy. Perth suffered damage from an air attack while berthed in Malta. Perth evacuated troops from Greece to Crete when Crete was invaded by the Germans When Japan entered the war in December 1941 Perth was sent to Java in the Dutch East Indies - now Indonesia. Perth's total complement was 681, of these 353 including Captain Hector Waller D.S.O were lost in action, 4 died ashore and 324 fell into Japanese hands. Of these 106 ratings died while prisoners of war, 53 dying while working on the Burma - Thailand railway.Framed Information sheet with description of specifications - crew numbers and service record of H.M.A.S Perth.H.M.A.S Perth (ex H.M.S Amphion). A Light Cruiser Leander Class 1941 of 7600 tons. Under full power speed trials reached 31.7 knots. Perth was commissioned as H.M.S Amphion on 15th June 1936 and was renamed H.M.A.S Perth by H.R.H Duchess of Kent on 10th July 1939. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - NOTEBOOK, c.1941
The notebook contains a list of KIA, WIA, Missing, & POW's during April 1941. Book belonged to Allan Frederick LEACH VX13568 2/8th Batt AIF. He enlisted on 2.3.1940 & taken POW on Crete. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 31.8.1945. He also held two other Regt No's, 373749 and VX504180..1) Cardboard case covered in leatherette cloth. .2) Army Field notebook insert..2) No 153.documents, military, notebooks -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Whittlesea Auxiliary, 1941 -1997
The Whittlesea RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1941 . This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1997. Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RSL, 1) 1919-26 .2) 1941-66
Badges belonged to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4.1) RSL membership badge from 1919-26. Enamelled white shield shape with blue circle and red banner, topped with crown. Centre has two figures of soldiers, blue circle has text "Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League", red banner has text "Australia." .2) RSL membership badge from 1941-66. Same design as .1) but crown has blue enamel clip over with the figure "89" denoting financial membership 1989. .1) "A11526" .2) "V87093"badges, membership rsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - KNOWSLEY : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 7-11-1941
Map. Knowsley, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Weston, Axedale, Eppalock, Knowsley East, Langwornor, Heathcote, Campaspe River, Mt. Ida Creek or Wild Duck Creek, Sandhurst and Heathcote Railway, Kilmore-Heathcote-Bendigo Road. Knowsley Station Ground. Shingle Hut Creek, Forest Creek. By authority H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. 7-11-1941. Price 2/-. (number 103 in map cupboard 1)H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, knowsley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38th BN, C. 1941
Black & white photo of 30 members in full uniform, slouch hates & jackets. Photo mounted on fawn cardboard background.Handwritten in white on plaque, bottom centre: “6th PLN, A COY, 38TH BTN, SEYMOUR JULY 1941” On back in ink: “P J PALMER 2nd Row 3rd from Left” Photographer: “C FITCH, 4 Racing Club Lane, Melbourne”photography, 38th bn, 1941 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Wallaloo Red Cross Branch Records, 1939 - 1946
Series of Books Compact Cash Receipt Books - Prisoner of War Fund Membership Roll 1944-1946 Australian Rec Cross Society Regulations Exercise Book - Minutes 1939 July 1941 with newspaper articles Exercise Book - Minutes July 1941 - June 1924 Exercise Book - Minutes July 1942 - 1943 Exercise Book - Minutes March 1943 - Oct 1944 Exercise Book - Minutes Nov 1944-Aug 1946 with newspaper articles stawell, ww2, war -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Minute Book, Ringwood District Football Association Minute Book No.2, 1933-1955
1933 Annual Report and 1934-1955 handwritten and typed minutes for Ringwood District Football Association 1934-1941, and Croydon-Ferntree Gully Football League 1950-1955. (No entries 1942-1949).rdfa -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Helmet, Steel, German M42
Typical of German Steel Helmets from 1942 onward.Reproduction German M42 double decal Steel Helmet with 9 tongue leather liner and drawstring but missing its chinstrap. It is painted to represent usage by the Africa Korps in North Africa 1941-1943.57 61m42, stahlhelm, world war two, ww2, second world war, nazi germany, german helmet, tri-colour shield -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Publication, Green Fields Beyond, 2007
A biographical honour roll of the: Australian Light Horse 1939-1947, Australian Armoured Corps 1941-1947 & Royal Australian Armoured Corps post 1947. 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Supplement kia, war casualties, peace time casualties, honour roll, deaths, australian light horse, australian armoured corps, 2 4 armoured regiment, 101 australian motor regiment, 14 australian armoured regiment, 4th australian motor regiment, 4 19 prince of wales s, light horse regiment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 4
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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 4 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: The Australian Imperial Force in France 1917The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 4, c.e.w. bean -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 5
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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 5 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: During The Main German Offensive 191The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 5, c.e.w. bean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE SCHOOL 1189, 1941 : GRADE 2
Goden Square primary School 1189, Grade 2. Golden Square, March 1941 on reverse. Small black & white photograph. Forty-four children, standing and seated in front of a paling fence.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square primary school. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Japanese internees at Loveday, 1987
Japanese internees at Loveday Camp South AustraliaPlastic folder clear cover black border and back page. Right hand page hand written. Journal of the Historical Society of South Australia Japanese internees at Loveday 1941-1946 and Repatriating. Japanese internees at Loveday Camp by Yuriko Nagata. Report written by Yuriko Nagata japanese internees, loveday camp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW LONG TUNNEL GOLD MINE - WALHALLA
Catalogue for an auction sale held at the New Long Tunnel Gold Mine, Walhalla, Vic. On 12 February, 1941. Items include: mining machinery, tools, buildings, corrugated iron and leather belting.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - new long tunnel gold mine - walhalla, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MAPLE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION:
Two Golden Square Primary school class photographs laminated upon blue cardboard. [a] Captioned Golden Square grade 4 -1941 [b] Captioned Golden Square Grade 3 -1943bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo 1 - Easter Fair, 1941
Photograph of Bendigo Tram 1in Pall Mall, Easter 1941 by an unknown photographer. See item 5741 for a similar photograph by Wal Jack, taken a little earlier. Side-on view with the driver and conductor standing at the front of the tram. An original ESCo tram has been repainted in the SEC colours. Has the Beehive building, A E Sayer Chemist, and a Cafe.Yields information about Bendigo tram 1 Easter 1941.Photograph, black and white, with stamp on rear.Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, secv, pall mall, tram 1