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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Cannon, 1866
In the years following the Crimean War (1854-1857J) there was a great concern in the Colony that Imperial Russia would attempt an invasion. Coastal defences in the colony of Victoria were greatly strengthened by the Government as a result. Warrnambool was originally protected by cannons at Cannon Hill, approximately 1 kilometer west of the Flagstaff Hill Fortifications. These cannons included two 1866 guns, both 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loaders (RML) purchased by Victoria’s Colonial Government. They were part of a shipment of 26 such guns sent from England in December 1866. They are registered as No. 23 (80cwt-2qr-0lbs) - Gun 1, and No.13 (81cwt-1qr-12lbs) - Gun 2. They were cast at the Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, in 1866 and have a 6.3 inch bore. Both barrels carry the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria, Insignia of the Royal Engineers, within the Garter and Motto surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria within the Garter (letters in centre “VR”, motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it."). The guns were originally supplied with wooden carriages. (The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England, was established eleven years after the Restoration of King Charles II. It was the principal supplier of armaments to the British and Empire Governments. At the height of its operations during World War One the factory covered 1300 acres and employed very nearly 80,000 workers. Woolwich was the Headquarters of the Royal Artillery since the raising of that Regiment in 1716. The Arsenal was closed in the late 1960’s.) These two cannons were transferred to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery Fortifications erected at Flagstaff Hill in 1887 as part of Victoria’s Coastal Defences. The original wooden carriages were subsequently replaced with the present iron garrison carriages in 1888. They are a “C” pivot. The ‘racers’ or curved track set into the floor of the gun emplacement (which enabled the guns to be traversed more quickly) are as specified for guns up to 10 inch, being of wrought iron 2.78 inches wide. A temporary third gun, now no longer on Flagstaff Hill’s site, was a 5 inch Rifled Breech Loading (BL) Armstrong gun mounted on an Elswick hydro pneumatic disappearing carriage It was faster to load and fire than the 80 pound RMLs and its arrival spelt the end of the older 80 pound guns’ useful life, apart from being used for practice sessions. The 5 inch BL gun was the main defensive weapon of the Warrnambool Battery until the Battery was downgraded in importance and the gun was recalled to Melbourne in 1910. The State of Victoria took over the ownership of the guns at the time of Australian Federation in 1901. In about 1901/1902 the Garrison Battery was converted to the Warrnambool Battery of the Australian Field Artillery (No 4 Field Battery). It was equipped with 4.7 inch naval guns mounted on field carriages. They were now a mobile unit but continued to use the Warrnambool Garrison area at Flagstaff Hill for practice. When the Fortifications were declared obsolete the two 80 Pounder RML were relocated to Cannon Hill in 1910. On the outbreak of World War One the 4.7 inch guns were recalled to Melbourne, and the Battery was disbanded. Most of the personnel probably re-enlisted in the local 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The two 80 Pounder RML were moved back to the Fortifications in 1973. They were both fully restored by Army First Year Apprentices at the Ordinance Factory in Bendigo in time for the centenary year of the fortifications in 1987. The guns are capable of firing 80 pound (32.3kg) armour piercing exploding shells 3.65kms out to sea. They were original manned by volunteers before a paid Garrison was established. Now the Guns are again fired by volunteers on Special Event days. Since restoration the Gun Number 1 had been fired on a regular basis but Gun Number 2 hadn’t been fired since the mid 1990’s. In April 2015 Gun Number 2 was serviced in preparation for the firing of both cannons on the ANZAC Centenary commemorations on April 25th 2015. Other guns from the original Cannon Hill location were obsolete by the time the 1887 Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery was built. These guns are (1) a 32 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore (SB) cast in 1813 at the famous Carron Foundry, number 80837 and now located in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens (2) a 68 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore cast in 1861 at the equally august Low Moor Foundry, number 10310 and now located on the lawn area at the entrance to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Both of these guns are mounted on their original wooden garrison carriages. There are only seven 32 Pounder SB made by Carron and fifteen 68 Pounder SB made at Low Moor known to exist in the State of Victoria (Conservation Management Plan for Victorian Guns and Cannon, South Western Victoria, May 2008, ref W/F/05)The Warrnambool Garrison has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register H1250 “for its intact battery and guns, a strong reminder of Victoria’s wealth and determination to protect itself from the perceived threat of invasion in the 1880’s.” The City of Warrnambool is one of several custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage significance at a state, national and international level. These pieces are directly related to the defence of south-west Victoria in the 19th century. The care and preservation come under the Heritage Act 1995. Cannon. 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loading (RML) Gun on iron carriage and slide, installed in the Battery at Flagstaff Hill’s Fortifications. Made in 1866 at the Royal Gun Factory (R-G-F), Woolich, England. Gun Reg No 13. Flagstaff Hill Garrison Gun 2 (Gun No. 2). Insignia of the Royal Engineers, and the weight of the gun, stamped on top of the gun’s barrel. There is a brass plate on the side of the gun with the details of 1987 restoration.Stamped into the metal on top of the barrel, Insignia of the Royal Engineers; Garter and Motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria “VR” within the Garter. Also stamped on top of the gun are 2 inward pointing arrows above the weight ”81-1-12”. Brass plate “RESTORATION / BY / FIRST YEAR / APPRENTICES / ORDANANCE FACTORY / BENDIGO 1987”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, colonial defences, victoria’s coastal defences, warrnambool fortification, warrnambool garrison battery, warrnambool volunteer corps, ordinance, armaments, cannon hill fortifications, 4th australian light horse regiment, no 4 field battery, 80 pound cannon rifled muzzle loaders (rml), victorian colonial government, royal gun factory england, woolwich arsenal, royal cypher of queen victoria, garrison gun -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JACK PERRY COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER LIGHTNING HILL
Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, on Lightning Hill and Permanent Survey Markers, their importance in mapping, drainage and sewerage planning. Marker on Lightning Hill shows distance and direction to Mr. Ida Heathcote, Pyramid Hill, Mt. Moliagul and Mt. Korong.person, individual, jack perry, lightning hill, permanent survey markers, windmill hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, The Artists Park, 1985
Copy of an invitation from Mayor and Councillors of City of Box Hill to a ceremony naming a neighbourhood park in Princes Street, Box Hill South in commemoration of the centenary of the Box Hill Artists' Camp. Included is a photocopy of 'The Artists Camp' by Tom Roberts.parks and reserves, city of box hill, box hill artists camp, princes street, box hill south, roberts, tom -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, George L Coop, Surrey Hills railway station, October 1958, October 1958
Trains with electric swing doors were often referred to as "dog boxes" or "doggies". They were manufactured at the Newport Workshops for the Victorian Railways. Swing Door cars had outward-opening doors. They were reasonably narrow, to ensure that two passing trains would not foul each other if doors were accidentally left open. The donor George Lister Coop was about 21 years of age when he took this photo. He advised that in order to access this point he had to scramble through a bit of rough undergrowth and beginnings of a car park. All near an open drain of some kind. It is one of a small series of photos donated by him that relate to Mont Albert and Surrey Hills stations. George has always had an interest in railways and there are other examples of his documentation of railway history in other collections contributing to this database. A black & white photo of a swing door train destined for Flinders Street that is within the platforms at Surrey Hills. The photo is taken from the western end of Surrey Hills Station. There is a man near the end of the platform on the north side. He is probably a railway worker heading towards his work shed just seen on extreme left. george l coop, railway stations, swing door trains, trains -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Harrington's Hotel, Lavers Hill, 1921, 1921
The Lavers Hill Hotel was established in about 1906. The publicans were Messrs. Hedley, Tom McGrath, Pat Harrington and F. Betteridge. When Tom McGrath was publican the hotel boasted 20 rooms and first-class stabling. Pat Harrington when publican supported the local football club when it was formed, and soon after owned the General Store from 1924 until 1926. When a census officer collecting statistical information asked Mrs Harrington, "What does your husband do?" the answer quickly came, "Well now, what could you say Pat has ever done." The hotel burnt done in 1930.B/W. Harrington's Laver Hill Hotel, with one woman approaching the hotel from the left and three people on a very long, two-dimension veranda.lavers hill; hotel; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, From paperboy to radio star, 2003
Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team.Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team. Other broadcasters who grew up in the area are Virginia Trioli from Nunawading, Terry Lane from Blackburn and Darren James from Box Hill North.Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team.o'neil, dave, trioli, virginia, lane, terry, james, darren, mitcham, blackburn, box hill north, radio broadcasting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Boom barriers to go in sooner, 17/05/1978 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, the boom barriers at Rooks Rd and Mitcham Rd railway level crossings are due to arrive ahead of schedule.Article in Nunawading Gazette, the boom barriers at Rooks Rd and Mitcham Rd railway level crossings are due to arrive ahead of schedule. Assurances that the boom barriers would precede the eventual abolition of the crossing when the additional Box Hill - Ringwood rail track was laid were obtained last year.Article in Nunawading Gazette, the boom barriers at Rooks Rd and Mitcham Rd railway level crossings are due to arrive ahead of schedule. railways, railway crossings, mitcham road, mitcham, rooks road, nunawading -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TAKEN FROM CLUNES SCHOOL HILL 1905. LOOKING WEST, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (ST.ANDREWS) METHODIST (WESLEY) Etc..1.2 TWO SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLUNES TAKEN FROM THE SCHOOL HILL. - POST OFFICE, TOWN HALL, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, ST PAUL'S CHURCH,FRASER STREET SHOPS, ALBION HOUSE, CLUB HOTEL, BUTTER FACTORY BRIDGE AND BUTTER FACTORY, LION HOTEL. .3 PHOTOCOPY BLACK AND WHITE OF THE POSTCARDS.1 Addressed to Miss. L. Weickhard C/o Lucas's Cafe Collins Street Melbourne. One penny stamp affixed, postmarked 05 Message: Dear Miss Wieckhard, Many thanks for the post cards you sent me. This is one to add to your collection, With Kind regards From Florrie B .2 Addressed to Mrs. L. McLennan Olive Marlborough Rockhampton Queensland Message With best wishes for a happy New Year E.M.S.photography, town hall, post office, weickhardt -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Riversdale Golf Club: a history 1892 - 1977, 1977
Donated to the Surrey Hills Historical Society by Ian Rowell via Sue Barnett. Ian was a keen sportsman. His children attended Chatham Primary School.This book records the events, people and incidents involved since the first clubhouse was built as a gate-keeper's shed. It covers the history of the Riversdale Golf Club from its beginning at Surrey Hills, its move to Camberwell, then to its present location at Mount Waverley, as well as much of the early history of golf in Victoria.To Hal Warren / with thanks for / his interest. / John Arnold / 1 May, 1979.riversdale golf club, golf, sport, sporting clubs, (mr) john arnold -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Submission made to board, 1994
Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. The submission said there was a good case why Box Hill should not amalgamate with Camberwell, Kew and Hawthorn, based on community interest, long term cost savings, effective advocacy and coordinated economic development.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, 'Iluka' Big Hill G.O.R. 21 September 1924 Menu
The luncheon was gven by Captain Ward Mosely on Big Hill, the Secretary of the Trust. Luncheon was catered by Mrs Clarke or Eastern View guest house. It was held to matk Captan Mosley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge (Freemason)Photo of menu for luncheon 21 September 1924 at ILUKA given by Capt Edward Mosley on Big Hill/Secretary of Trust Luncheon catered by Mrs Clarke of Eastern View guest house; given to fellow Masons to mark Capt. Morley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge iluka, luncheon menu capt morley, trust secretary, freemasons, master geelong lodge, installation 1924 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Nicholas John Caire, Marysville Victoria, Aust, 1858-1918
One of a series of postcards of photographs taken by socialite photographer Nicholas John Caire. N.J. Caire had a great love for the area and in the late 1800's took many photographs of Marysville and its surrounds.One of a series of postcards of photographs taken by socialite photographer Nicholas John Caire. N.J. Caire had a great love for the area in and surrounding Marysville and in the late 1800's took many photographs of Marysville and its surrounds. N.J. Caire was born in 1837 in Guernsey. He arrived in Adelaide about 1860 along with his parents who encouraged his early interest in photography. He opened a studio in Adelaide in 1867 after traveling extensively throughout the Gippsland taking photographs. After marrying in 1870 he moved to Talbot in Victoria until 1876 when he opened a studio in the Royal Arcade in Melbourne. After 1885 N.J. Caire gave up his city work and made his home in South Yarra and devoted the rest of his life to outdoor photography, specializing in the bush, the gullies and the mountains of south-eastern Victoria. Many thanks for P.C./ I am sorry to have kept you/ waiting so long. J. Morris/ Brighton/ Victoria POST CARD [THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION] ]FOR WRITING ADD (rest has been removed when stamp was removed) Mr Herman Frock/ Petersgaard/ Langebak Street/ Denmark Date Stamp/ MELBOURNE/ FEB 2?/ 4.33/ 1906 Date Stamp/ MASNEDSUND/ KALLEHAVE/ 24.3.06.1.4 Stamp/ BILL HOPKINS COLLECTION/ 21 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD W11/ NOTTING HILL GATE LONDON marysville, victoria, nicholas john caire, bill hopkins collection, postcard, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Frank A. Hill and Co. 100 years, 1953
L. McPherson Sternberg and Co. was a large public company set up in Bendigo in the year 1853 especially to cater for the New South Wales consignments of cattle and horses which came regularly to Bendigo in those days to feed the thousands of hungry miners who had congregated from the four comcri:; of the earth in search of gold. The cattle were sold in the Municipal Cattle Yards ,and the horses in the Bazaar at Charing Cross. The founders of the business must have had tremendous faith in the future of Bendigo to have built such a large and solid structure as the Bazaar, including ample space for the administrative offices which, though reconstructed, are still basically as they were in the far-off fifties. When L. McPherson Sternberg & Co. retired from business in or about the year 1892, the business was acquired by Mr. Frank A. Hill. Frank A. Hill and Co. - a 14 page pamphlet outlining the history of the company and its 100 year development. Black and white, contains texts and photos.history, bendigo, frank a hill and co -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council power push, 1994
Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, electricity supply, box hill electricity service -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Plain Tales from The Hills
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. Plain Tales from The Hills Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1949Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC KIP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, plain tales from the hills, rudyard kipling -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Sermons on Several Occasions
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. Sermons on Several Occasions Auhtor: Rev John Hill Publisher: John Ogle Date: 1795Label on spine cover with typed text RH 251 HIL Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by one from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, sermons on several occasions, rev john hill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The Shrine Surrey Gardens, Surrey Hills, Melbourne, Apr-96
This research project is on The Shrine in the Surrey Hills Gardens. It contains a list of those who had enlisted during World War 1, and how it came about to be the first monument of World War 1. Details of the man who carved the wood panels are included.This research project is on The Shrine in the Surrey Hills Gardens. It contains a list of those who had enlisted during World War 1, and how it came about to be the first monument of World War 1. Details of the man who carved the wood panels are included.monuments and memorials, (mr) john kendrick blogg, (mr) john gawler, community gardens, awards, armed forces, centenary methodist church, st.stephen's presbyterian church, "balmoral", house names, (mr) harry 'mafeking' garrett, (mr) arthur (empire) brooks, (mr) james ('rule britannia') sneddon, surrey hills, empire day, church furniture, t f crabb, (mr) walter drummond, surrey hills progress association, (mr) j f woodhead, (mrs) - steele, (mrs) robyn doble -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Archive
Back Creek is one of the tributaries of Gardiners Creek. It rises as a spring on the slopes of the hill at the corner of Canterbury Road and Elgar Road in Surrey Hills, the location of a Melbourne Water tower and reservoir. It has been channelled underground from this point in pipes as far as Union Road. South Surrey Park runs along both sides of Back Creek from where the creek crosses Union Rd near Rose Avenue to where it crosses Riversdale Road just west of Through Road. A vertical file containing information about Back Creek in Surrey Hills: 1. 4 colour photos taken in 1983 (1 page). 2. ‘Pipe dreams run their course’, (Boroondara Review ?) 17.4.2013 (1 page). 3. ‘Plan rainchecked for creek impact’, Boroondara Review, 13.3.2013 (2 pages). back creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FORM SCHOOL OF MINES AND INDUSTRIES, BENDIGO, 20/07/1909
Letter to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill, expressing congratulations on his rescuing fellow miner, John Allan, at Goldfields Consolidated Mine, Diamond Hill.School of Mines and Industries, Bendigoperson, mining, joseph davies, school of mines and industries, bendigo, joseph davies, diamond hill, mining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor heckled at merger meeting, 1994
Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Love of yesteryear
Sale notice of a Californian bungalow in Canterbury Road Forest Hill, built by Frank Fisher, agents for Hill 60 Estate, first subdivided in 1929.Sale notice of a Californian bungalow in Canterbury Road Forest Hill, built by Frank Fisher, agents for Hill 60 Estate, first subdivided in 1929.Sale notice of a Californian bungalow in Canterbury Road Forest Hill, built by Frank Fisher, agents for Hill 60 Estate, first subdivided in 1929.californian bungalows, canterbury road, forest hill, no. 327, fisher, frank, hill 60 estate, forest hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Recollections of K.A. Patterson, c1980
Recollections of K.A. Patterson, his childhood in the Mallee, growing up in Box Hill, activity in Baptist churches and foundation of the Box Hill Chamber of Commerce.patterson, keith arthur, baptist churches, box hill chamber of commerce -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Site of the Bakery Hill Monster Meeting, 2016, 03/12/2016
Flag pole behind St Paul's Anglican Church. It was on the brow of this hill that the Bakery Hill Monster Meetings took place in the prelude to the Eureka Stocade.st paul's anglican church, bakery hill, bakery hill monster meeting, eureka stockade, eureka flag -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Sunset from Menzies Creek
Colour photo. Sun sets over hills of Menzies Creek. Two bare trees on the hill on the right hand side. Taken by Bruce Watson. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Archive - Vertical file, Surrey Hills scout troops
Theodore Hendy (architect) established the 1st Surrey Hills Scout Troop on 18 June 1909. His daughter was Mrs Alan Duck of Blackburn. The first edition of the troop's bulletin 'The Boomerang' was printed in January 1937. The Scout Association of Victoria have no records before 1914.Thereafter records are incomplete. The best source of information for the period 1908-1912 is 'Every Saturday' - a magazine supplement of The Age (See SLV).Vertical file of material including: 1. Letter from T.F Hendy to Baden Powell, 1909 (1 page). 2. Notes re foundation of Scouts Association in Melbourne; list of some early scoutmasters (1909-1925); and notes from Mrs A. Duck (about 1982) (1 page). 3. ‘A successful year’ from ‘’Pals annual’’, 6.11.1926 (1 page). 4. “Boomerang’’, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1937 (1 doubled page). 5. Letter from The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch archivist A.R. Milne to Mrs. J. Hall, 8.10.1981 (1 page); and lists of Masters 1914-1945 (2 pages). 6. Boy scouts: notes from Mrs. June Rimington, c. 1982/3 (4 pages). 7. Boy scouts in Surrey Hills – information from various sources, 1986 (1 page). 8. First Surrey Hills scout troop from ‘’Every Saturday’’, 259.1909 (1 page). 9. Scouting in Camberwell from ‘’The Saga of Melba’s own’’ extracts re 1908-1965 (2 pages); and notes from Scout Association archivist; and Mrs Buchanan (undated), (1 page). 10. Notes on Hendy and Apted from ‘’Edwardian Geelong, an architectural introduction’’ by Richard Aitken, November, 1979 (2 pages). 11. Notes on Hendy and Apted from ‘’The Cyclopedia of Victoria’’, undated (2 pages). 12. Scouts in Surrey Hills as per No 7, (2 pages). 13. Boy scouts in Surrey Hills/Mont Albert by Alan Holt, (undated), (1 page). 14. Boy scouts: notes on T. Hendy and Servan family, undated (1 page). 15. Extracts from Box Hill Reporter 1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1929 (2 pages). 16. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills from ‘’Victorian scout’’, October, 1926 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 17. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 8.11.1928 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 18. Troop notes re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 7.1.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 19. ‘Christmas good turns’ re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 7.1.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). 20. ‘Correspondence: The early days’ re 1st Surrey Hills, from ‘’Victorian scout’’, 8.7.1929 (1 page). (Source Aline Thompson, Scout Heritage Victoria, February, 2017). (mr) theodore hendy, (mr) a h chenu, (mr) harrison w s buchanan, (mr) harold simpson, 1st surrey hills scout troop, 5th camberwell scout troop, (mr) w melville hall, wyclif congregational church, (mr) r m browne, (mr) arthur swan, (mr) cecil servan, surrey gardens rotunda, (mr) william bailey, vines timber yard, (mr) eric jones, surrey hall, (mr) eric astley, all nations fete, (mr) bob clucas, 1st mont albert scout troop, (mr) herman webb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph, Wal Jack, Bendigo No. 23 at Charing Cross, 3/01/1954
Photo of No. 23 at Charing Cross with the destination of Quarry Hill, photo by Wal Jack 3-1-1954. Has the Beehive in the background, a Plume petrol sign and the watchmaker's clock in the background. Printed on Ilford paper. Two prints held. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative Yields information about Bendigo tram 23 in 1954 and Charing Cross.Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 23 bogie to Quarry Hill at Fountain (Charing Cross) Bendigo 3-1-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T59PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 23 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Sale Advertisement, Croydon Hill Estate, Croydon, Victoria - 1959
Single sided land auction sale advertisement for 38 residential allotments - Croydon Hill Estate (Second Section) Yarra Road, Croydon - corner Whitehorse Road. Auction Saturday, 5th December, and corresponding newspaper advertisement - Ringwood Mail, Thursday, November 26, 1959.Subdivision map includes Richardson Road, Yarra Road, Whitehorse Road, Alice Street, Hull Street (later Mulawa Stret). Auctioneers in Conjunction: J.B. Thomson & Co., Station Entrance, Box Hill, (Telephone) WX 1862, WX 7356, and at Nunawading, WU 1968, WU 3452, and C.E. Carter & Son, 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood. WU 6024. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Book, Turtle Tours of Tower Hill, 2003
This book, written by Maxine Philp-Wright and illustrated by John Bagley, provides a visual, informative and light-hearted introduction to tourist spots along the Great Ocean Road and the areas around Warrnambool and Tower Hill. It is particularly suitable for children of all ages and it deals with the themes of nature-based tourism, reconciliation between Europeans and aborigines and multi-culturalism. It includes references to Australian flora and fauna as seen through the eyes of an international visitor, an Australian family and a Spanish migrant and it urges full appreciation of the places visited with the motto, ‘Go Slow is the Go!’This book is of interest because of its themes of multi-culturalism, indigenous culture appreciation and local Great Ocean Road tourism. This is a soft cover booklet of 33 pages with a white cover with multi-coloured images on the front cover (Tower Hill, a car and a turtle) and printing and three colour photographs on the back cover.tower hill, shipwreck coast, victoria, warrnambool -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan, Dorner Rice Pty Ltd, City of Kew Municipal Depot, 1984
There have been a number of municipal depots in the former City of Kew (now part of the City of Boroondara). This perspective sketch by Dorner Rice Pty Ltd represents the original design of the depot at 31-35 Hutchinson Drive, on the grounds of the former Kew Mental Hospital. The large perspective drawing by W.A.D. Brodie in 1984 is an important record of the depot as originally designed.This architectural sketch is a key piece of evidence about public infrastructure developed in the former City of Kew. The facility has been modified from the original design.Large colour perspective drawing of the new Kew Municipal Depot at 31-35 Hutchinson Street, Kew. The drawing was completed by W.A.D. Brodie in 1984 on behalf of the project consortium. In addition to the projected layout of the depot, the drawing includes details of the consortium drawn together to bid for the project: project managers - McGinley & Partners; consulting engineers - D. G. Hill & Harvey Pty Ltd; and project architects - Dorner Rice Pty Ltd.Architectural Perspective Sketch : City of Kew Municipal Depot: Perspective sketch : W.A.D. Brodie 1984 : McGinley & Partners Pty Ltd Project Managers : D.G. Hill & Harvey Pty Ltd Project Engineers : Dorner Rice Pty Ltd Project Architectscity of kew (vic) - municipal depot, w.a.d. brodie, mcginley & partners pty ltd, d. g. hill & harvey pty ltd, dorner rice pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: TOWNSHIP OF EAGLEHAWK, C. 1860's
Sepia photograph of the Township of Eaglehawk, looking down the hill from about Victoria St. Visible are the Victoria Hotel and the Exchange Hotel on the left hand side of the photo. At the bottom of the hill there is the old Town Hall and in the distance on the hill is one of the Virginia Reef mines.place, eaglehawk, streetscape, eaglehawk, victoria hotel, exchange hotel, virginia reef