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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - BENDIGO FIRE BRIGADE BADGE, 1910
... The bell is inscribed with ' CEFB 1910 Bendigo' Box 625...The bell is inscribed with ' CEFB 1910 Bendigo' Box 625 Accessory BENDIGO FIRE BRIGADE BADGE ...Badge: Bendigo Fire Brigade Badge. Design: Bell in the middle surrounded by fire hose with fire helmet above, attached over the helmet is a ring. The bell is inscribed with ' CEFB 1910 Bendigo' Box 625Stokes & Sons MELB.numismatics, badges - civil, fire brigade. bendigo. cefb badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: STONE CHURCH
... Photograph of a stone church with a distinctive bell tower at the front, having two sets of open air bells at the top.( place and denomination unknown) To the right of this there are some trees and behind the trees appears to be another church....BUILDINGS Church stone Stone church Bell Tower Photograph of a stone church with a distinctive bell tower at the front, having two sets of open air bells at the top.( place and denomination unknown) To the right of this there are some trees and behind the trees appears to be another church. ...Photograph of a stone church with a distinctive bell tower at the front, having two sets of open air bells at the top.( place and denomination unknown) To the right of this there are some trees and behind the trees appears to be another church.buildings, church, stone, stone church, bell tower -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 20th Light Horse in camp
... Black and white photographs of 5 soldiers and two civilians outside a bell tent with other bell tents in the background. ...This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945). tent uniform Camp Light Horse Black and white photographs of 5 soldiers and two civilians outside a bell tent with other bell tents in the background. ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photographs of 5 soldiers and two civilians outside a bell tent with other bell tents in the background. Probably an open day at a militia camp. Photograph is a part of a 20th Light Horse collectiontent, uniform, camp, light horse -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Wal Jack, 28/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Black and white print of the Ballarat Scrubber tram, at the Bell Street loop, 28/2/1962, Photo by Wal Jack. ....1 - On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / Scrubber car /Bell St loop / 28/2/62 2125 / Wal Jack " In the top right hand corner "74)" .2 - On rear has Douglas Colquhoun stamp with photograph details - see image i2 ...Yields information about Bendigo trams, the Golden Square route in the early 1960's prior to fitting dash canopy lighting. trams tramways Scrubber Tram Bell St tram Scrubber .1 - On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / Scrubber car /Bell St loop / 28/2/62 2125 / Wal Jack " In the top right hand corner "74)" .2 - On rear has Douglas Colquhoun stamp with photograph details - see image i2 Black and white print of the Ballarat Scrubber tram, at the Bell Street loop, 28/2/1962, Photo by Wal Jack. ...Yields information about Bendigo trams, the Golden Square route in the early 1960's prior to fitting dash canopy lighting.Black and white print of the Ballarat Scrubber tram, at the Bell Street loop, 28/2/1962, Photo by Wal Jack. Two copies. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection. .1 - same photograph with Doug Colquhoun stamp on rear - see image i2..1 - On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / Scrubber car /Bell St loop / 28/2/62 2125 / Wal Jack " In the top right hand corner "74)" .2 - On rear has Douglas Colquhoun stamp with photograph details - see image i2 trams, tramways, scrubber tram, bell st, tram scrubber -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Tool - Uterine catheter used by Dr Fritz Duras
... There is a oval shaped fitting attached to the side of the bell attachment....Thin, curved instrument with a brass coloured, bell shaped attachment at one end, curving to a hollow tip at the other end. ...This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany, and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. This instrument was part of a collection of instruments given to his son-in-law, Dr Michael Kloss, who was an obstetrician. Dr Kloss subsequently donated this item to the College. Small metal uterine catheter. Thin, curved instrument with a brass coloured, bell shaped attachment at one end, curving to a hollow tip at the other end. There is a oval shaped fitting attached to the side of the bell attachment.obstetrics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: FOR WHOM THE MEAL BELL TOLLS
... Picture of Ray Smith with a bell....Picture of Ray Smith with a bell. Newspaper NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: FOR WHOM THE MEAL BELL TOLLS ...The Bendigo Miner from Thursday, June 7, 2012. Article titled: for whom the meal bell tolls by Dianne Dempsey describing the Bendigo Historical society search for a new home. Picture of Ray Smith with a bell.bendigo, newspapers, the bendigo miner -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Mrs Elsie Bell and her son Peter Bell 1950
... Tinted photograph of Mrs Elsie Bell and her son Peter posed for an occasion, Mrs Bell in floral dress, Peter in fawn slacks, shirt and tie under maroon Lakes Entrance Football Club blazer....Photograph Mrs Elsie Bell and her son Peter Bell 1950 ...Tinted photograph of Mrs Elsie Bell and her son Peter posed for an occasion, Mrs Bell in floral dress, Peter in fawn slacks, shirt and tie under maroon Lakes Entrance Football Club blazer.sports, genealogy -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, C. Lloyd, The Australian Carpenter (Revised ed.), 1967
... First page "Tony Radden / 45 Bell St, /Fitzroy / 413901"...Carpentry handbook manual Walsh St library First page "Tony Radden / 45 Bell St, /Fitzroy / 413901" Hardcover with Dust Jacket The Australian Carpenter (Revised ed.) ...Hardcover with Dust JacketFirst page "Tony Radden / 45 Bell St, /Fitzroy / 413901"carpentry handbook, manual, walsh st library -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collectionphotograph
... On reverse " Remount Depo: Mr. J. Bell. Box 5 Wangaratta."...On reverse " Remount Depo: Mr. J. Bell. Box 5 Wangaratta." Black and white photograph mounted on card of 8 soldiers believed to be members of 1st Remount Unit located at Broadmeadows Camp 1915.Centre front row wearing a cap is robably Veterinary Officer. standing either end are two soldiers of Aboriginal appearance. photograph ...Remount Units were an important Support Unit supplying replacement horses to Light Horse regiments.Black and white photograph mounted on card of 8 soldiers believed to be members of 1st Remount Unit located at Broadmeadows Camp 1915.Centre front row wearing a cap is robably Veterinary Officer. standing either end are two soldiers of Aboriginal appearance.On reverse " Remount Depo: Mr. J. Bell. Box 5 Wangaratta." -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPainting, Hans Schiebold, Home from Home, 2014
... ...bell...Painting on Unframed stretched canvas depicting courtyard and Bell tower of MTSV chapel...Offers an artist's interpretation of the psychological and spiritual symbolism ideally inspired by the Mission Courtyard for visiting seafarers. Depiction of the Bell tower also references the special architectural heritage of the Spanish Mission style building. mission to seafarers victoria spanish-courtyard bell tower artwork hans schiebold mission to seafarers Seamen's mission flinders street courtyard bell tables arches artwork-paintings 2014 maritime art prize Inscribed on stretcher: HANS SCHIEBOLD HOME FROM HOME Painting on Unframed stretched canvas depicting courtyard and Bell tower of MTSV chapel Home from Home Painting Hans Schiebold Hans Schiebold ...Hans Schiebold, lives in Seaford and is a former ship’s captain who migrated to Australia more than three decades ago, Schiebold is fully immersed in his life as an artist. In 2012, he was a finalist of the ANL Maritime Art Prize. This artwork was an entry for the Maritime Art Prize 2014.RealistPainting on Unframed stretched canvas depicting courtyard and Bell tower of MTSV chapelInscribed on stretcher: HANS SCHIEBOLD HOME FROM HOME mission to seafarers victoria, spanish-courtyard, bell tower, artwork, hans schiebold, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, flinders street, courtyard, bell, tables, arches, artwork-paintings, 2014, maritime art prize -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - NEWSPAPER. FINAL BELL MAY TOLL
... Guuildford Primary School. Final Bell May Toll For Tiny Guildford....FINAL BELL MAY TOLL. ...Newspaper. Guuildford Primary School. Final Bell May Toll For Tiny Guildford. -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumTelephone
... Corded handle/handset two bells Turn able handle to make call...Replace handset when finished amd ring off S.T.CC D^D Press key while speaking Corded handle/handset two bells Turn able handle to make call Telephone ...Corded handle/handset two bells Turn able handle to make callReplace handset when finished amd ring off S.T.CC D^D Press key while speaking -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, I.R. McCann, The Grampians in Flower, 1984
... Light green card cover with colour photograph of the Orange Bell climber flower,...Light green card cover with colour photograph of the Orange Bell climber flower, The Grampians in Flower Book I.R. ...The authors aim has been to provide a pictorial introduction to the flowering plants of the Grampians region.Light green card cover with colour photograph of the Orange Bell climber flower,On Cover: The Grampians in Flower. I.R. McCann Inside: To Slyvia Best wishes for Christmas '96 and the new year. Love John.stawell, grampians, flora -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedCeremonial object - Lions Club Brass Meeting Bell
... Brass circular bell with ring handed mounted on a brass stand. ...The clapper is missing Ceremonial object Lions Club Brass Meeting Bell ...Brass circular bell with ring handed mounted on a brass stand. The clapper is missingLions|International Chigago 4 ILLlions -
Slovenian Association MelbourneBridal crochet gifts, Marcela Bole Bridal crochet gifts
... ...bell...White crochet shoe decorated with satin flowers and pearls and a little crochet bell...Brides are given the ornaments after the marriage ceremony by friends and relatives as a keepsake It brings luck and happiness to the newly weds Bridal ornament crochet shoe bell White crochet shoe decorated with satin flowers and pearls and a little crochet bell Marcela Bole Bridal crochet gifts Bridal crochet gifts ...Brides are given the ornaments after the marriage ceremony by friends and relatives as a keepsakeIt brings luck and happiness to the newly wedsWhite crochet shoe decorated with satin flowers and pearls and a little crochet bellbridal ornament, crochet, shoe, bell -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumInstrument - School Bell
... School Bell, Brass with Wooden Handle repaired cracks with segment welded into place...19/20th Century Social Significance - Used at School Education School School Bell, Brass with Wooden Handle repaired cracks with segment welded into place Instrument School Bell ...19/20th CenturySocial Significance - Used at SchoolSchool Bell, Brass with Wooden Handle repaired cracks with segment welded into placeeducation, school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Cow Bell
... Bell on a leather strap - strap broken. Made to hang around cows neck....Functional object Cow Bell ...Bell on a leather strap - strap broken. Made to hang around cows neck.rural industry, livestock -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Help is on the way, 2013
... ...Bell...Article about Whitehorse Community Chest and its new Chair, Robyn Bell....Whitehorse Community Chest Bell Robyn Article about Whitehorse Community Chest and its new Chair, Robyn Bell. ...Article about Whitehorse Community Chest and its new Chair, Robyn Bell.Article about Whitehorse Community Chest and its new Chair, Robyn Bell.Article about Whitehorse Community Chest and its new Chair, Robyn Bell.whitehorse community chest, bell, robyn -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumAccessory - Cow bell, Circa 1910
... Brass cylindrical bell ,brass tubular clanger, circular finger holder on top ...Used in agriculture ca 1910 Metal cow bell, we believe was imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910 Bovine bell agriculture c1910 Brass cylindrical bell ,brass tubular clanger, circular finger holder on top Accessory Cow bell ...Used in agriculture ca 1910Metal cow bell, we believe was imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910Brass cylindrical bell ,brass tubular clanger, circular finger holder on top bovine bell, agriculture, c1910 -
Mont De LanceyTelephone
... Wind-up, wall type telephone, with a mouthpiece, ear piece and twin bells....A type of early telephone used in Wandin, Victoria, Australia. wall telephones telephones "Listen before calling" Wind-up, wall type telephone, with a mouthpiece, ear piece and twin bells. Telephone ...A type of early telephone used in Wandin, Victoria, Australia.Wind-up, wall type telephone, with a mouthpiece, ear piece and twin bells."Listen before calling"wall telephones, telephones -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Bellcord Sample, c1975
... Round leather cord with a flat bottom used in tramcars for the conductor signal bells....Trams tramways Bellcord Public Transport Equipment Seats Fabric Conductors Bell Round leather cord with a flat bottom used in tramcars for the conductor signal bells. ...Round leather cord with a flat bottom used in tramcars for the conductor signal bells.trams, tramways, bellcord, public transport, equipment, seats, fabric, conductors bell -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Tramcar component, Duncan and Fraser, 1887?
... Bell portion of a tramcar conductor's bell. ...Horse Trams Duncan & Fraser Conductors Bell Tramcar component Bell portion of a tramcar conductor's bell. ...Bell portion of a tramcar conductor's bell. Approximately. 100mm diameter, about 35mm deep with a raised or bossed hole at the top 4.5mm at the top. Bell possibly cast or pressed brass, appears to have been damaged or repaired due to excess brass in portion of the bell and on the underside where signs of brass welding are apparent. If from a horse tram, would have most likely been made by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide SA. Given to the BTM 1995 by Doug Prosser, of the TMSV, said to be from Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1. horse trams, duncan & fraser, conductors bell, tramcar component -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionMedal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 1995
... Bottom section of bell, including clapper, form part of shape of medal. ...Bottom section of bell, including clapper, form part of shape of medal. ...Medal, copper, shaped like globe with banner, with star at each end, bell in centre, surrounding map of Australia. Bottom section of bell, including clapper, form part of shape of medal. Attached to green and gold ribbon.Front: '6th World Town Crier Championships Ballarat '95 ' -
Daylesford & District Historical Societyprint of artwork, 1882 comet sighted near Daylesford, circa 1887
... ...Bell...On back; Donated by O.Bell Musk Vale written in ink. Olive Bell of Bells Reef Road family hist Mathew Bell written in pencil. ...On back; Donated by O.Bell Musk Vale written in ink. Olive Bell of Bells Reef Road family hist Mathew Bell written in pencil. ...A super comet known as the 'Great September Comet' and renowned by some to be the brightest comet ever seen. Visible by the naked eye in the Southern skies in 1882. Depicts visual record of a local sighting by early settlers of a special astronomical event in the Daylesford area in the 1880's.A print of art work depicting a man and woman near their hut in forest clearing, looking up to comet in sky. Rectangular shape, sepia colour and adhered on card. On front bottom; THE COMET of 1882 as seen from Sailors Creek near Daylesford Sept 6 at 4.30am. On back; Donated by O.Bell Musk Vale written in ink. Olive Bell of Bells Reef Road family hist Mathew Bell written in pencil. At bottom written in ink; Seen at 4.30a.m Sept 6 1882astronomy, comets, daylesford, sailors creek, bell, bell family -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCeremonial object - Dinner Gong, Apex Club of Ringwood Dinner Gong, Early 20th century
... Former Melbourne cable tram bell used for fortnightly and annual meetings of Ringwood Apex Club, mounted on timber base with metal shields showing presidents for each year from 1966 to 2003. ...This dinner gong, formerly a Melbourne cable tram bell, was donated by inaugural secretary Wal Hodgson 21.10.67. ...This dinner gong, formerly a Melbourne cable tram bell, was donated by inaugural secretary Wal Hodgson 21.10.67. ...The Melbourne cable tramway system operated between 1885 and 1940.Former Melbourne cable tram bell used for fortnightly and annual meetings of Ringwood Apex Club, mounted on timber base with metal shields showing presidents for each year from 1966 to 2003. Ringwood Apex Club closed in 2003-04.This dinner gong, formerly a Melbourne cable tram bell, was donated by inaugural secretary Wal Hodgson 21.10.67. President shields - Martin Verhoeven 1966-68, Colin Steel 1968-69, Neville Fuller 1969-70, John Ritchie 1970-71, Allan Penman 1971-72, Graeme Kruse 1972-73, Graeme Bathie 1973-74, Terry Amos 1974-75, Richard Baxter 1975-76, Noel Stokes 1976-77, Neville Burns 1977-78, Wayne Barlow 1978-79, David Collyer 1979-80, Don McKinnon 1980-81, Ken Rice 1981-82, Vic Beesley 1982-83, Geoff Bonsall 1983-84, Peter Phillips 1984-85, John McGowan 1985-86, Harry Bell 1986-87, Ross Barry 1987-88, Steve McMahon 1988-89, Peter Hookey 1989-90, Philip Pomaroff 1990-91, Keith Walker 1991-92, Greg Cowan 1992-93, Peter Watts 1993-94, Bernard Klewer 1994-95, Mark Burton 1995-96, Colin Robertson 1996-97, Stuart Gay 1997-98, Barry Williams 1998-99, Tom Jackson 1999-2000, Trevor Hallum 2000-01, Ashley Crow 2001-02, Trevor Hallum 2002-03, Michael Pumpa 2003-04. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Victoria House Window Displays", 4/10/1949 12:00:00 AM
... Bell. Mr Risson commenced work on 1/10/1949 though in correspondence with Paul Nicholson, he felt that 1949 would be correct....Sir Norman Martin, Peter Duckett, Mr Bell...Bell. Mr Risson commenced work on 1/10/1949 though in correspondence with Paul Nicholson, he felt that 1949 would be correct. ...Memos - carbon copy on quarto paper - from the Publicity Officer to the Chairman regarding a window display in Victoria House London, dated 4/10/19?9? (Year only typed as a 9). Refers to a letter from Sir Norman Martin. Suggests two large photos of the SW6 trams exterior and interior, and the possibility of a scale model by Meadmore Engineering where Peter Duckett works and notes that Mr. Bell gave him recently a controller. Has a reference to Mr. Bell. Mr Risson commenced work on 1/10/1949 though in correspondence with Paul Nicholson, he felt that 1949 would be correct.Initialled by Lewis Russell.trams, tramways, sw6 class, london, models -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumBrass Bell
... bell...Spherical brass bell with a rectangular handle. Half of the sphere has been sheared away....Brass Bell ...Spherical brass bell with a rectangular handle. Half of the sphere has been sheared away.Lower hemisphere is etched with a 'flower petal' design. Upper hemisphere has a 10mm diameter hole behind the handle and an '8' at the side of the handle.bell, brass, buckland valley, goldfields -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageMatches
... Tin Box of Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas, approx 100 matches with striker on bottom....flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village matches Tin Box of Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas, approx 100 matches with striker on bottom. ...Tin Box of Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas, approx 100 matches with striker on bottom.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, matches -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Essays of Elia and Eliana
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The Essays of Elia and Eliana Author: Charles Lamb Publisher: Bell and Daldy Date: 1867...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. 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 The Essays of Elia and Eliana Charles Lamb Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 LAM Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Essays of Elia and Eliana Author: Charles Lamb Publisher: Bell and Daldy Date: 1867 The Essays of Elia and Eliana Book ...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. The Essays of Elia and Eliana Author: Charles Lamb Publisher: Bell and Daldy Date: 1867Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 LAM Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a 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, the essays of elia and eliana, charles lamb -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, The Chess-Players Handbook
... The Chess-Players Handbook Author: Howard Staunton Publisher: Bell & Daldy Date: 1872...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 Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library The Chess-Players Handbook Howard Staunton Label on spine with typed text PAT 794.1 STA Pastedown end page has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service The Chess-Players Handbook Author: Howard Staunton Publisher: Bell & Daldy Date: 1872 The Chess-Players Handbook Book ...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. 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