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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted a parade at Buna Barracks, Albury on Sunday 1 May 1988 to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the formation of the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the 40th Anniversary of the linking of the 8th (Indi), 13th (Gippsland) and 20th (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Light Horse Regiments to form the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Colonel G K Howard, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps was the Reviewing Officer. The Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment provided the music for the occasion. Following the parade Colonel Howard officially opened the Regimental MuseumTwo colour photographs of Trooper Chris Ellison, a member of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Light Horse Troop which provided the escort to the Reviewing Officer, Colonel G.K. Howard. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted a parade at Buna Barracks, Albury on Sunday 1 May 1988 to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the formation of the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the 40th Anniversary of the linking of the 8th (Indi), 13th (Gippsland) and 20th (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Light Horse Regiments to form the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Colonel G K Howard, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps was the Reviewing Officer. The Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment provided the music for the occasion. Following the parade Colonel Howard officially opened the Regimental Museum.Colour photograph of Major R. Morrison, Officer Commanding ' A ' Squadron, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles speaking at the opening of the regimental Museum. Other Officers are Colonel J.A. Neale, and Colonel G.K.Howard. -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Document (Item) - Newspaper (digital), Caulfield Contact, 1982
The Caulfield Contact was the official newspaper of the City of Caulfield from 1976-1994. The City of Caulfield was the Municipal Council for an area of the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Brighton East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, McKinnon, Murrumbeena, Ormond and St Kilda East. Following Amalgamation of City of Caulfield and parts of the City of Moorabbin in 1994, the Caulfield Contact was followed by the Glen Eira News.city of caulfield, caulfield -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - City of Port Melbourne, Electricity Supply cash book, 1921 - 1924
City of Port Melbourne - Electricity Supply Cash Book for the period 8 August 1921 to 8 July 1924.local government - city of port melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Box, Kraft Cheese box, Mid 20th century
This box is of key importance as an item that held Kraft Walker Cheese Company cheese. This company and its factory in Allansford was a key business in the dairying industry in the Warrnambool area for nearly 60 years. The box may have been used locally in the Allansford factory.This is a wooden oblong box with no lid. It has been nailed together with 12 nail heads visible and four nails protruding from the top edges. It has been used to package 1 dozen 8 oz Kraft Cheese. ‘The World Renowned Kraft Cheese (K), Blended Pasteurised Packed, Patented July 26 1916, 1 Doz. 8oz Cartons , Kraft Walker Cheese Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia' 'Kraft (K) Cheese 1 Dozen 8 oz Cartons'kraft walker cheese company (allansford), fred walker, warrnambool cheese and butter factory, kraft cheese -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Domestic object - Measuring Glass
Clear glass measuring glass with raised gradations down side. Round. Used as salt cellar. "IDEAL" "TEASPOONS" "TABLESPOONS" Numbered 1 - 8; 4, 8, 16, 24, 32churchill island, amess house, kitchen utensils -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 (as at 6/10/2020) Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions. Stonnington is perhaps closer but relies on different details from the Queen Anne style and lacks any American influence. For its historical associations through its owners and architects, for its style and composition and for its intactness, Myoora is significant at a State level. The craftmanship of Myoora is what could be expected of a building of the time and type. It is relatively intact and in fair condition. The main staircase has been removed, minor alterations to decorative features have occurred and additions have been made to the exterior.Page 8 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs. Three photos are in a portrait orientation, one on the left hand side of the page with the other two in the bottom part of the page. One photograph in a landscape orientation is on the top right hand side of the page. Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Rd [top right hand corner] / Neg 179 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom left photograph] / Neg 180 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom right photograph] / 8 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, views, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style, slate roofs, entrances -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 20/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 leaving Sturt and Lydiard Streets, on the run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 5323 also.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St Ballarat 20-8-51 2.30pm" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, with initials "LW" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Geelong 28 on depot fan, 21/08/1955
Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 28 on the depot fan, 21/8/1955. Tram showing the destination of "City". Has depot buildings and power station walls in the background. See item 8879 for a colour version. Keith Kings No. P(e)(4)Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)(4) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 28 / Ex-Melbourne car, as altered for "one-man" operation / Depot / 21/8/55".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 28 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 08/12/1946
Letter written to Allan Quinn from Bruce Burton in 1946 depicting his last 8 months spent in Europe.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Four page letter (0332.A1-A4) written on beige lined paper in blue ink. Dated 08/12/46 from Singapore and envelope (0332.B).Front of envelope: "Mr. Allan Charles Quinn/14 Fitzroy Street/St. Kilda, Melbourne/Victoria Australia" Top right hand corner of first page of letter: "B.Burton/Mt.Anders Tahre/ C/o Sig. Bergesten/ Stavanger-Norway/Singapore 8-12-46" Letter contents: "Quinn Old man, I have quite a few..."allan quinn, 1946, mission to seafareres, bruce burton, europe -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tram Route Guides, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Tram Route Guide", Feb. 2016
Set of 18 Tram Route Guides, published during 2016. Each comprises a vertical DL folded sheet, full colour for the nominated routes, with Yarra Trams and PTV logos, listing the stops, interchanges with bus and other tram services, ticketing zones, estimated frequencies with adverts for Night tram services, TramTracker and Myki tickets. .1 - Route 1 - East Coburg to South Melbourne Beach .2 - Route 5 - Melbourne University to Malvern .3 - Route 6 - Melbourne University to Glen Iris .4 - Route 8 - Moreland to Toorak .5 -Route 57 - West Maribyrnong to Flinders St Station (2 copies) .6 - Route 70 - Wattle Park to Waterfront City Docklands .7 - Route 72 - Melbourne University to Camberwell .8 - Route 75 - Vermont South to Etihad Stadium / Bourke St Docklands .9 - Route 82 - Footscray to Moonee Ponds .10 - Route 19 - North Coburg to Flinders St Station .11 - Route 55 - West Coburg to Domain Interchange (two copies held) .12 - Route 59 - Airport West to Flinders St Station .13 - Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza to Ethida Stadium Docklands .14 - Route 12 - Victoria Gardens to St Kilda / Fitzroy St .15 - Route 64 - Melbourne University to East Brighton .16 - Route 78 - North Richmond to Balaclava (via Prahran) .17 - Route 86 - Bundoora (RMIT) to Waterfront City Docklands .18 - Route 96 - East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach .19 - Route 11 - West Preston to Victoria Harbour Docklands ,20 - Route 16 - Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda .21 - Route 48 - North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour Docklands .22 - Route 67 - Melbourne University to Carnegie .23 - Route 109 - Box Hill to Port Melbourne See Reg Item 2396 for 2012, 2939 for 2015 and 2940 for 2014 versions Items .13 to .18 added 2/9/18Item 11 has the "5" changed to "8" in Texta - see history of object.trams, tramways, timetables, maps, route 1, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 11, route 16, route 132, route 19, route 30, route 48, route 55, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 70, route 72, route 75, route 78, route 82, route 86, route 96, route 109, east coburg, west coburg, airport west, north coburg, south melbourne, malvern, glen iris, moreland, toorak, west maribyrnong, wattle park, docklands, camberwell, vermont south, footscray, moonee ponds, st vincent's plaza, victoria gardens, east brighton, north richmond, balaclava, bundoora, east brunswick, west preston, kew, north balwyn, carnegie, box hill -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 25/08/1949 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat's trams and the Dawson St crossing over and Sturt St buildings.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 34 using the Dawson St Crossover in Sturt St, 25-8-1949. Photo by Wal Jack. Has the Golden City Hotel in the background. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 34 on Dawson St crossover 25-8-49" Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T110" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, dawson st, tram 34 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers and guests at a Dining In dinner 22 April 1989. From left : Major Gordon Cole, Captain Peter Hartung, Major ian Docking, Lieutenant Arrowsmith. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 20/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of the SEC Victoria tramcar monogram - photographed on Geelong Tram No. 1, 20/8/1955. Keith Kings No. P(e)1. Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)1, Copyright reserved". "S.E.C. / Monogram / (Geelong Tram No. 1) / 20/8/55"trams, tramways, secv, monograms, logos, geelong, tram 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Cooks Muller & Robinson
Sergeant Cook Muller had WWii service in the German Navy.Post- War he migrated to Australia The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Colour photograph of Sergeant Cooks Kurt Muller and Jim Robertson cooking for Formal Dinner at Buna Barracks 25 May 1991. Both were members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.vmr, cook, muller, robinson, military -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Service dress black webbing, bandolier
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. This uniform has an unusual combination of accoutrements, possibly worn on special occasion such as a lance guard or attendant at formal dinner.Service dress jacket with silver buttons, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles collar badges and silver corporal chevrons. Is dress with black webbing belt and black bandolier. Mounted on half-mannequin.uniform, vmr, victorian mounted rifles, corporal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Courses Camps were undertaken to teach and develop the technical skills of crewmen. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Two colour photographs of M113 Light Reconnaisance Vehicle ( LRV ) with crew working on the track and front sprocket. Taken during a Courses Camp of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Puckapunyal , 1986. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - TST
Technical Support Troop ( TST ) provided Recovery and repair to Armoured regiment.The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Coloured photograph of a soldier wearing steel helmet and holding a SLR rifle standing in front of Diamond T Wrecker of 8/13 VMR Technical Support Troop ( RAEME) Soldier is Craftsman Ben Nieuwerth.technical, military, tst, vmr -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Army Slouch Hat, John Bardsley & Son Pty Ltd, Hat Khaki, fur Felt, Unknown - estimated in1980s
Worn by Major Bernard Farley whilst serving at at 8/7 RVR as A company Commander, Support Company Commander 1997-1999, posted to CATDC Capability Development unit at Puckapunyal VIC in 2000 - 2001 Personal uniform item worn by the donatorArmy Slouch Hat with, puggaree, unit badge of 7/8RVR (located on front of Puggaree), Unit colour patch (white over red) located on the pugarree right side, the rising sun badge is located on turned up (left under side) of the brim. The hat is complete with a chin strapHat Badge - Unit ensigns of 8/7RVR Batallion headquartered in Ballarat VIC The Unit Colour patch is white over red and signifies the blood and bandages that was born on the WWI French battlefield that form part of the units history. Rising Sun Badge - The ensigns of the Australian Army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Demographic profile for Greensborough, 2015_11
Demographic information about Greensborough and information on recent sales in Greensborough and Watsonia (2015)8 p. col. printingAccount: Morrison Kleemanhouses in greensborough, houses in watsonia, greensborough, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc. News. Vol. 14, No. 3, November 2010, 02/11/2010
Information on Westgarthtown history and personalities, including photographer Fred Kruger, the Ziebel family, and the origins of the Pura Milk brand.8 p. newsletter, with leaflet westgarthtown, thomastown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Planning Document, Banyule City Council, Site plan of Greensborough 1997, 28/07/1997
Site plans for the area bounded by Flintoff Street; Grimshaw Street; Main Street and Para Road Greensborough. these plans show the area before the development of Watermarc.This plan shows central Greensborough before the Watermarc developmentSet of 8 site plansgreensborough, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Christine Burroughs, Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 1983-2015, 1983-2015
A collection of documents prepared over several 'milestone' events such a 20 and 30 year anniversaries. Access given by Neighbourhood Centre Chris Burroughs in 2015. The centre was renamed Greenhills Neighbourhood House in 2016.8 pages, text and illustrations.greenhills neighbourhood house, greenhills neighbourhood centre -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Childrens Encyclopedia Vol 8
Presented to Warrnambool Children’s Library by Fletcher Jones Esq. in 1950 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 behave 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 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 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 Children's Encyclopedia Vol 8 Label on spine with typed text PAT 032 CHIwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the childrens encyclopedia vol 8, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 8 set 1
Pattison Collection 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 be 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 Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 8 Label on spine with typed text PAT 032 AUSwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the australian encyclopaedia vol 8 set 1, the australian encyclopaedia, 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, warrnambool children’s library -
Expression Australia
Booklet, The Finger Alphabet and Book of Signs
The booklet states this is as used by The Deaf and Dumb. Drawn and engraved by a deaf mute. Also accompanying letter from John Hallett of the Royal South Australian Deaf Society Inc.This is presumed to be the first dictionary of signs in Australia16cmHx10cmW, 8 pages photocopyfinger alphabet -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Lecture, Robin Boyd, (All talk on architectural subjects ...)
Long slideshow talk on beauty in architecture and the progress of the modern movement.Talk illustrated with slides.Handwritten, quarto, 8 pagesSlide number markings. Missing many pages: 2, 6-17, 19-22, and more. Has written "LIGHTS" cue for end of talk.john ruskin, eero saarinen, paul rudolph, plato, vitruvius, beauty , robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Where the Money Went, 1965
Account of the international competition for the Sydney Opera House, in which Eero Saarinen claims responsibility for the outcome. The building costs progressively grow due to the redesign of the shells to conform to more conventional construction methods. Article concludes that, despite cost increase that will eventually be forgotten, the success of the Sydney Opera House will be determined by whether the initial vision will be carried through. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.20).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 20.09.1965. This is the second part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D176).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesPencil mark ups on first pageinternational architecture competitions, sydney opera house, jorn utzon, sydney opera house project, eero saarinen, design vision, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Sydney, The Reluctant Patron, 1965
Article questioning the assessment of the success of the Sydney Opera House by three main categories: will it work; artistically, is the vision exciting; what does the project do for Australian culture? Article concludes that the true worth of the Sydney Opera House is in its audacity, presence on the global stage, and its patronage to the arts. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.21).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 21.09.1965. This is the third part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D175).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesinternational architecture competition, utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
Lake Tyers School '8. -Lake Tyers School.'school gardens, australia, lake tyers