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Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Deeping, Warwick, Smith, [n.d.] [1932?]
... , Chilwell'; 'H. J, Allen, 24 Villamanta Street, Geelong West... & Gents Hairdresser, Chilwell'; 'H. J, Allen, 24 Villamanta Street ...378 p. ; plain dark blue cover, dustjacket has been removed, title and author's name hand written in white ink on spinefictionfiction -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPH, c.1916
... H SCOBERG, G B FULLERTON DCM, J HOLMBERG.... standing re J H SCOBERG, G B FULLERTON DCM, J HOLMBERG. Photograph ...James Henry SCOBERG No 664 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 19.12.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916. Promoted L/ Cpl 6.6.1917. Hospitalised with influenza 14.9.1917. Sergeant 13.11.1917. Hospitalised with scabies 2.1.1918. WIA 1.5.1918 GSW to thigh then debilitated 28.6.1918. Attended Lewis Gun Course 20.8.1918. Discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919. George Brown FULLERTON No 548 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 17.2.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916, hospitalised at sea with influenza 24.7.1916 then measles. Promoted L/Cpl 23.11.1916 then Cpl 3.3.1917. Awarded the "DCM" at Messines 7.6.1917 and DOW's 12.6.1917 with GSW to the abdomen. John HOLMBERG No 568 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 17.2.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916, hospitalised at sea with influenza, hospitalised 4.12.1916 with diarrhea then mumps. Promoted Sergeant 6.1.1917, 2nd Lieut 31.1.1918, Lieut 14.5.1918. WIA 31.7.1918 GSW left shoulder severe. Discharged from the AIF 2.10.1919. Collection re Mrs May BurnsPhoto, sepia tone, 3 soldiers in uniform all standing re J H SCOBERG, G B FULLERTON DCM, J HOLMBERG.photography, group portraits, military history, souvenirs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir Photographs, 1940's
... . Sent to Mrs J. H. Bottcher, Private Bag, Kerang, Vic.... in Cohuna in 2010. Sent to Mrs J. H. Bottcher, Private Bag, Kerang ...The two folders found in an old home in Cohuna in 2010. Sent to Mrs J. H. Bottcher, Private Bag, Kerang, Vic.Two Souvenir Photograph folders with a total of 30 photographs. One folder named "Nature's Paradise, Phillip Island. Cowes" Second folder named "Cowes Phillip Island - 18 Selected Glimpses"wildlife - koala, wildlife - seals, summerland beach, isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - penguins, the killara ferry, cowes pier phillip island, bass memorial cairn rhyll, suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, coastal views, san remo jetty, breakers at the nobbies, pyramid rock, wildlife - birds, wildlife - mutton birds, erehwon point, cowes, mussell rocks cowes phillip island, berry's beach phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the pinnacles cape woolamai, the blowhole phillip island, the cascades the nobbies, wendy fletcher -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Foundation Stone State School, Malmsbury c1974
... People - "Stephen, J. H. (Hon) 1873" Buildings...-ranges People - "Stephen, J. H. (Hon) 1873" Buildings - Primary ...People - "Stephen, J. H. (Hon) 1873" Buildings - Primary School Foundation Stone Associated with - "School Centenary, Education Department" -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A Girl Student Ploughing in the Orchard, Unknown
... by J H Kneen 26.02.1991 "Student is J. M. (Pixie) Scott."... in the orchard. Note by J H Kneen 26.02.1991 "Student is J. M. (Pixie ...Female student with horse drawn plough in the orchard. Note by J H Kneen 26.02.1991 "Student is J. M. (Pixie) Scott." On reverse, "A girl student ploughing in the Orchard School of Horticulture, Burnley, (June 1940.)"students working outside, horse drawn plough, orchard, j m (pixie) scott, pixie scott, j. m. scott, draught horse, ploughing -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Council 1930-31, c. 1930-31
... Standing - G H Robinson, J B Levi, T Unsworth, F L Dawkins...Original mounted photograph. Standing - Cr G H Robinson, JP... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Standing - G H Robinson, J B ...Standing - G H Robinson, J B Levi, T Unsworth, F L Dawkins R T Taylor, R H Morley, H Moroney. Sitting - G B Renfrey, E O'Donnell, A Jacka (Mayor), B Gray, G Cummingsblack and white photograph, fair conditionOriginal mounted photograph. Standing - Cr G H Robinson, JP; Cr J B Levi, Cr T Unsworth JP, Cr F L Dawkins JP; Cr R T Taylor, Cr R H Morley JP, Cr H Moroney JP. Sitting - Cr G B Renfrey JP, Cr E O'Donnell JP, Cr A Jacka VC JP (Mayor), Cr B Gray MLA, Cr G Cummings. The Sears Studio, St Kilda. Councillors circa 1930-31. -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER
... UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W... UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W ...THIS LETTER DATED 26TH MAY 1950 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES, TREASURY GARDENS, MELBOURNE C.2 CONFIRMS THE FIRST UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W ESMOND WAS THE FIRST TO REPORT THE DISCOVERY OFFICIALLY ON JULY 1ST 1851PHOTOCOPIED LETTER IN BROWN WOODEN FRAME WITH GOLD ACCENTSeureka, gold, esmond, bruhn -
National Wool Museum
Invoice
... and Station Journal", made out to Mr J H Landers, Lanauria... and Station Journal", made out to Mr J H Landers, Lanauria ...Subscription invoice for "Country Life and Stock and Station Journal", made out to Mr J H Landers, Lanauria, Gulargambone, February 1947 .farming agriculture, country life newspaper co. ltd, farming, agriculture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORONA LODGE, BENDIGO. NO. 195 U.G.L.V, 1917
... Thomas, Wor. Bro. H. J. Ham, M.A., P. M. No. 51. Miss Lottie.... Alberto Zelman. Bro. Henry Thomas, Wor. Bro. H. J. Ham, M.A., P. M ...Corona Lodge, Bendigo. No. 195 U.G.L.V. Patriotic Social Evening, Masonic Hall, Bendigo, April 25th, 1917. Wor. Bro. G. W. Long, P.G.D.D.C., Sec. Reception by The Worship Master, Wor. Bro. E. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas. People l;isted in program; Wor. Bro. E. Thomas, W.M., Mrs. Alberto Zelman. Bro. Henry Thomas, Wor. Bro. H. J. Ham, M.A., P. M. No. 51. Miss Lottie Brockelbank, Bro. Oswald Rippon, Wor. Bro. J. Terrill, P.G. Swd.B. Mrs. A. Zelman, Miss L. Brockelbank, Bos. Oswald Rippon,program, theatre, corona lodge, bendigo -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Honour Board, 2005 circa
... ) 1939-1945. Gold paint lettering. Names: R C Low and J H Thexton.... and J H Thexton. Honour Board ...13th Motor Regiment formed from 13th Light Horse (Gippsland Light Horse) in March 1942, and converted to 13th Armoured Regiment (Gippsland Light Horse) three months later. Stained timber Honour Board for 13th Motor Regiment (AIF) 1939-1945. Gold paint lettering. Names: R C Low and J H Thexton.13th motor regiment, honour board -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of a painting (copy), The Scammell Collection
... Sreet and Park Lane, Torquay showing the J H Scammell... at the corner of Bell Sreet and Park Lane, Torquay showing the J H ...Original painting found in a house at the corner of Bell Sreet and Park Lane, Torquay showing the J H Scammell on the rocks at Point Danger,Torquay in 1891. A contemporary record of one of many shipwrecks on the south coast of Victoria.Sepia photographscammell, shipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, H.J. Trowbridge, First kitchen at the first Post Office, Kinglake, c.1905, 1905
... -article175606285). He produced a 200 page catalogue in 1906 (H. J...-article175606285). He produced a 200 page catalogue in 1906 (H. J ...Reproduced 'Pioneers & Painters' p43 Source: Mrs. McMinn, Kinglake The photo is embossed in the lower left hand "H.J. Trowbridge," a photographer operating from at least 1895 and a photo stock dealer, developer and printer operating from Camera House in Collins St, Melbourne importing the finest English photographic equipment, paper, etc from 1905 through 1910 when he retired (Photo-focus. (1910, September 1). Punch (Melbourne, Vic. : 1900 - 1918; 1925), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175606285). He produced a 200 page catalogue in 1906 (H. J. TROWBRIDGE'S CATALOGUE. (1906, November 22). Punch (Melbourne, Vic. : 1900 - 1918; 1925), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175379934)This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image of 4 x 5 inch B&W Negative Also 19 x 25 cm printPhotographers name H.J. Trowbridge Lwr LHsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, post office -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Pump Presentation at Stawell 1931
... Chellow CFBB; W.G. Sharpley, Town Clerk; P. Ledger; H. Dunn; J... Chellow CFBB; W.G. Sharpley, Town Clerk; P. Ledger; H. Dunn; J ...Two photos of Stawell Fire Brigade Pump Presentation 1931 in front of Town Hall. "Delivery of First Pumper, 21st January 1931. Left to right C. Newton; R. Chapman, Captain; H. Metcalf: D. Brown; P. Fenwich; H. Dunn: Front Row; C. Brown, Mayor; H. Chapman, Foreman; J. Trengrove, Engineer CFBB; Chief Officer Chellow CFBB; W.G. Sharpley, Town Clerk; P. Ledger; H. Dunn; J. Martin" 1931 Aussie Gardiner Motor Pump. Names were copied from Brigade History "Ready to Save" by S. Bennett. 1998.Two black and white photos. One of a large group of people around a fire engine with people in uniform surrounding the fire engine. The second photos is a close up of the fire engine and the people on board. -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Priest's Robe, Chasuble, late 19th century
... that encompasses the letters J H and S. Symbolic braiding.... that encompasses the letters J H and S. Symbolic braiding. A black robe ...This item was used at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Kirkstall from 1910. Although the item is black, black is no longer a liturgical colour after Vatican II.This is of historical significance to the people of Kirkstall and Koroit. It has potential spiritual significance of the local catholic population. it represents a typical item of a small village church in the late 19th Century.A black robe embroidered with black and silver,The chasuble is Roman style also called sandwich board, Pre- Vatican II style. It is watered silk and it may date from the early 20th C but it may date late 19 Century.There is an embroidered symbol on the front that encompasses the letters J H and S. Symbolic braiding.chasuble, robes, kirkstall, catholic, church, st patrick's kirkstall -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Family Group Photo c1910
... Picnic at Concongella, In foreground Papa (J H) & Gran... grampians Picnic at Concongella, In foreground Papa (J H) & Gran ...Family Groups on rock face (possibly Grampians) Picnic at Concongella, In foreground Papa (J H) & Gran Rathgeber (Sarah Anne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plan, Ringwood Station Estate, Subdivision, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1925
... marked H, F, G, J, and K included in ID 5225 - Ringwood Shop... relating to squares marked H, F, G, J, and K included in ID 5225 ...ID 5224 note: Further information relating to squares marked H, F, G, J, and K included in ID 5225 - Ringwood Shop and Dwelling Estate.Hand drawn plan of Ringwood Station Estate showing allotments for sale, with two typed pages attached showing land title information and sale prices.Drawn by Edyth Greenwood, phone 988 Central. Subdivision includes Station Street, Pitt Street, Bedford Road, Wantirna Road, James Street, William Street (later Kendall Street), Greenwood Avenue, Ellison Street, and Haig Street. Circles denote blocks for sale. Squares denote house properties for sale. Other features marked include location of businesses along Main Street (Maroondah Highway), cool store, railway station, shop and police station on Bedford Road, church on Station Street, site of schoolmaster's residence and State School, and location of proposed public baths. Ryner & Langford, Solicitors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN NOTE DATED 1896
... to Lina Man ,St Kilda signed J H Vahland. Re Enclosed scrip... December 10th 1896 addressed to Lina Man ,St Kilda signed J H ...Printed Cohn's notepaper dated December 10th 1896 addressed to Lina Man ,St Kilda signed J H Vahland. Re Enclosed scrip and divi cheque.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS INSTITUTE LETTER
... to J. H. Badham informing him of his Examination success. Pen... General Secretary to J. H. Badham informing him of his Examination ...Letter dated 13.1.1934 from W. E. Elliott General Secretary to J. H. Badham informing him of his Examination success. Pen and ink sketch of the Institute.W E Elliott General Secretarydocument, memo, railway, w e elliott general secretary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DEAN & CO MEMORANDUM
... Memorandum from Wm Dean & Co to J H Abbott & Co dated... BENDIGO Industry abbott & co. Memorandum from Wm Dean & Co to J H ...Memorandum from Wm Dean & Co to J H Abbott & Co dated September 8th 1882. Calligraphic lettering beside three storey factory. Handwritten note .bendigo, industry, abbott & co. -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
boat model, Viking Boat Trophy
... Viking Boat Trophy Donor: J. H. Linacre Deed of Gift: No J... Viking Boat Trophy Donor: J. H. Linacre Deed of Gift: No J. H ...Viking Boat Trophy Donor: J. H. Linacre Deed of Gift: No J. H (John) Linacre was a past Commodore of RBYC in 1961/64 and again in 1968/70. He sailed in a number of classes at RBYC including the Dragon class which he raced very successfully, including winning the English Speaking Union Championship at Poole, England in 1960. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the RBYC Dragon class spring aggregate. First Winner: Scarlet Runner, 1989/90 dragon, linacre, spring aggregate -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Article - Extracts of Articles, The Scammell Collection
... an eyewitness account by Felix Rosser of the wreck of the J H Scammell... of the wreck of the J H Scammell off Torquay in 1891. Details of one ...Extracts from a book by K L Cecil and R V Carr including an eyewitness account by Felix Rosser of the wreck of the J H Scammell off Torquay in 1891.Details of one of many shipwrecks on the south coast of Victoria.Photocopied textsextracts from Cecil and Carr, The Wreck of the Joseph H Scammellshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Extract from a book and photograph (copy), The Scammell Collection
... about the day after the grounding of the J H Scammell off Point... of the J H Scammell off Point Danger Torquay in 1891. A further ...The text is from a book by K L Cecil and R V Carr and talks about the day after the grounding of the J H Scammell off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.A further interesting chapter in the Scammell story.Black and white photocopyshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Sinkers, n.d
... 11 lead sinkers, 8 triangular with a rectangular base (a-h... 11 lead sinkers, 8 triangular with a rectangular base (a-h) 2 ...11 lead sinkers, 8 triangular with a rectangular base (a-h) 2 conical (i-j) 1 torpedo (k)fishing, recreation, sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet of 12 contact prints - Various historic Portland buildings and Landmarks, c. 1970
... . Measurements (a) (e)-(h) (j-i)(b) 3.7 x 55 x 3.7 Framed 5.2 x 44.5 x 4...)-(h) (j-i)(b) 3.7 x 55 x 3.7 Framed 5.2 x 44.5 x 4 (a) Looking ...Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Measurements (a) (e)-(h) (j-i)(b) 3.7 x 55 x 3.7 Framed 5.2 x 44.5 x 4 (a) Looking south across beach at Dutton Way (b) S.S. 'Eumeralla' (c) Construction of railway pier (d) Jackass Fern Gully (e) 'Kingsley' (f) Portland Show (g) North side Julia Street looking west Bank of Australiasia (h) Henty Street looking east from Percy Street (i) Old Post Office (j) All Saints Catholic Church (k) View from Henty Street - old Town Hall (l) Opening 3rd BathsFront: (a) 'Dutton Way 1900 (b) 'S.S. Eumeralla' (c) Construction of Railway Pier (f) Portland Show (h) Henty Street, Portland (i) (B) -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Boyd Domestic College, Cookery Certificate, 1933
... J. H. Boyd Domestic College. Evening classes at the J. H...-? The Argus 3 March 1934 J. H. Boyd Domestic College. Evening classes ...J.H Boyd Girls High School (No.7933) was previously known as Montague Domestic Arts School 1917-1933, and prior to this was known as J.H Boyd Domestic College 1932-? The Argus 3 March 1934 J. H. Boyd Domestic College. Evening classes at the J. H. Boyd Domestic College, City road, South Melbourne, will com- mence shortly. The head mistress (Miss Meeres) will be in attendance at the college on March 5 and March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. to enrol students.Cookery CertificateJoyce Chew Boyd Dom College, Melb 10th Dec 1933 M Ryderson (Teacher) Ruth (or Mitch) Evans (Inspector) cooking, certificate, boyd domestic college, 1933, joyce chew -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Late 1920's early 1930's
... " signed J H Smith... On Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family Cowes pier" signed J H ...One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke and family standing on the Cowes pier with a group of peopleOn Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family Cowes pier" signed J H Smithlord & lady stradbroke, cowes jetty, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Unknown
... " Signed J H Smith..." Signed J H Smith Black & White photograph of Lord & Lady ...One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke on submarine at Cowes Pier. Man with suitcase between them. Sailor in uniform on left. Funnel or submarine on the right.On Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke on submarine Cowes Pier" Signed J H Smithlord & lady stradbroke, cowes pier, submarine cowes pier, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph
... . H Sherriff was stroke J MacNamara (3 seat) C Earls (2 seat... it was taken: Lightweight fours 1925 H Sherriff stroke J MacNamara C... Boxing Day Regatta. H Sherriff was stroke J MacNamara (3 seat) C ...The photograph is of the 1925 Warrnambool Rowing Club Lightweight four- they raced at the clubs annual Boxing Day Regatta. H Sherriff was stroke J MacNamara (3 seat) C Earls (2 seat) L Halliwell (bow), T Fary was cox. The Regatta that year had three events and the other usual aquatic events were cancelled due to poor weather. Mr W. A. Hope was regatta secretary. It is recorded on page 109 of the 1914-35 minute book that 'Mr. Meckin, the president, said he had much pleasure in moving a motion of long salutation to the light weight four in recognition of the fine performance they put in at the Yarra Yarra and Albert Park Regattas...Mr. Hope seconded and added...credit to the crew..a fine lesson to some of the older members in perseverance..'Black and white photograph of a Warrnambool Rowing Club crew of 5 in a rowing boat on the Hopkins River, Warrnambool. Taken in 1925. Under the photograph is the name of the crew and year it was taken: Lightweight fours 1925 H Sherriff stroke J MacNamara C Earls L Halliwell bow T Fary coxrowing, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river, city of warrnambool rowing club -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Forest Flora of New South Wales Vol 3
... The Forest Flora of New South Wales Vol 3 Author: J. H... Author: J. H. Maiden Government Botanist and Director ...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. WARRNAMBOOL'S MECHANICS' INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value 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 Forest Flora of New South Wales Vol 3 Author: J. H. Maiden Government Botanist and Director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Date: 1908Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 581.9944 MAI Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly page has in handwriting “Purchased by Government Subsidy. Bound and Received June 27- ‘14” 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 -
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Folder, Clark, 1860s
... , Eltham, 1860s J H Clark, Miner, Queenstown, 1877 Robert Clark... on David George Clark, schoolmaster, Eltham, 1860s J H Clark, Miner ...Folder of information on David George Clark, schoolmaster, Eltham, 1860s J H Clark, Miner, Queenstown, 1877 Robert Clark, Queenstown, 1866 P Clark, Panton Hill, 1920sdavid george clark, catherine clark, david clark, elizabeth. clark (nee rosier), eltham cemetery