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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Rosebowl
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. 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 Rosebowl Author: Aubrey H. L. Gibson. Illustrated by R. Malcolm Warner Publisher: FW Cheshire Date: 1952 The label on the spine cover with typed text RH 910.4 GIB Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the rosebowl, aubrey h. l. gibson., r. malcolm warner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS, 10th Annivesary Meeting, Port Melbourne Uniting Church, Ann Smallpage, 25 Aug 2003
46 photographs of 10th anniversary PMH&PS meeting held 2003 at the Uniting Church. Fred (l) and Max Nicholsoncelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, max nicholson, fred nicholson -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, (H22), 1954
These two letters, one to President Owen from James G Gillespie with a donation of a copy of 'Legacy' by Claude Blatchford, and a yellow file copy of a reply letter from President Owen. Legatee Gillespie suggests document called 'Legacy' by Blatchford should be inscribed and handed to succeeding presidents. The reply agrees and that the Board had expressed their appreciation of the fine gesture. The notation H22 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of correspondence in the 1950s about Legacy appreciating the work of Blatchford.White quarto letterhead of L/ Gillespie and a buff file copy of a reply from Legacy about Claude Blatchford's book.Handwritten H22 in red pen. 01494.2 handwritten in pencil 'File History of Legacy 1953' in top right corner. Initialed by President C Owen.history, blatchford -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Ron Barassi, 1991
One photo of Ron Barassi and Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch. From a newspaper article we see that this was a photo used to promote Legacy in May 1991. They were promoting a Junior Legatee Reunion that was to be held on 18th May 1991 at Watsonia Barracks. The article also mentions that the hope was the reunion would see some former junior legatees help with the work of Legacy. There was 24,000 widows being looked after by only 1,000 legatees whose numbers were dwindling. Ron Barassi gave a lot of his time to help promote Legacy in many ways. He was a Legacy Boy after his father died in Tobruk in 1941. Photo was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.An record of Ron Barassi promoting Legacy events in 1991.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and L/ Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch and a newspaper article titled 'Barassi game for reunion'Typed above article 'The Herald Sun Friday 17 May 1991'.legacy promotion, ron barassi -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria with Victoria Cross Winners
Page of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588) about the life of Legatee Donovan Joynt. This page featured two photos and a caption. 01592.1 is of Donovan Joynt and Captain Mick Moon, whilst 01592.2 is photograph taken in the 1940s when they were considerably younger. The note identifies the men in 01592.2 as follows: "Lord Somers, Governor of Victoria (17.7.1939/20.2.1945) at State Government House: Lord Somers with Victoria Cross Winners. Rear row: Joynt, Dunstan, Rodgers, Ingram, Peeler, McNamara, Moon. Front Row: Jacka, Smyth, Somers, Lord Stonehaven (host), Ruthven, Smith."Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo x 2 featuring L/ Joynt and a typed note originally stuck in a photo album together.Extensive notes on the back of the photograph of Lord Somers with VC winners in blue and black biro identifying the men. Rear Row: Joynt, Dunstan, Rodgers, Ingram, Peeler, McNamara, Moon. Front row: Jacka, Smyth, Somers, Lord Stonehaven (host), Ruthven, Smith.donovan joynt, governor of victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Memoir, Diary 1915 Corporal Leonard Gordon Hazard
A transcription of the 1915 diary of Corporal Hazard, aged 25, was done by his daughter-in-law, Joyce Hazard, and given to Legacy in 2009. The original diary is not included. The document includes some photocopies of newspaper articles of some events in the diary and Corporal Hazard's later life and photos of his three brothers who also served. The Hazard brothers were from Brighton, Victoria. From the Foreword: "A personal diary that takes us from the shores of Australia to Gallipoli by way of training in the middle east, a torpedoed troopship and on to a convalescent hospital in England." The troopship was the 'Southland' and the included newspaper report recounts the disaster. Timeline: 8 May 1915 Left Melbourne 10 June Arrived at Heliopolis training camp in Egypt 2 September Was on the 'Southland' which was torpedoed 8 September Arrived on Gallipoli 19 October Wounded in shelling 27 October Arrived Malta on a hospital ship 15 November Arrived South Hampton Docks in UK and transferred to Southern General Hospital in Birmingham 6 December First visit to London and a ride in the underground trains. Transferred to Woodgate Convalescent Hospital 31st December Diary ends on New Years Eve.The day by day record shows the war from the point of view of a corporal.White A4 paper spiral bound, 39 pages of a transcription of the diary of Corp L G Hazard and a pdf file.memoir, gallipoli, world war one -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Family Trees of District - E to L, 1990s
Folder containing multiple typed and handwritten letters, notes and family trees. Family surnames connected with Tarnagulla E to L. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Returned Servicemens League, 12/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document (item), Creating an Australian Plant Phenological Index: one State at a time
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Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photographs, Maldon Easter Parade
3 Men on horse cart in the Maldon Easter Parade L-R: Alan Lang, Kenny Patton, Ray Perrymaldon easter fair -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Matchbook - N. L. & L. Repacholi, n.d
Matchbook, cardboard, red and white VISCOUNT advertising on front, N.L. & L. REPACHOLI, 45 OTWAY ST, PORTLAND on reverse.local industry, business, advertising, matchbook -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and Service History of LT COL L C Maygar VC
Former OC 4th ALH and CO 8 ALHFramed portrait of LT COL L C Maygar VC including replica medals, service history and colour patchService history and awards presented during serviceportrait of lt col l c maygar vc, replica medals and service history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from the "Mail" 22-10-96 P5. A stitch in time. L to R : Kerryn, Jana and FelicityGrade 4 students at Ringwood North Primary School have won the top prizes in a Royal Mellbourne Show embroidery competition. In all, seven students won prizes at the show. ` -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 1984 CALENDER FLYER FROM GRAEME AND L. HUTCHINGS
1984 calender and promotional card produced for Graeme and L. Hutchings, property managers Black and red printing on a yellow card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: SHARES, CENTRAL WATTLE GULLY, 1937
100 shares each. H. T. Daly 1.E. B. Newell 2. L. V. Lansell 15.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mine shares., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: GOLDEN CARSHALTON N/L PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT, 1933/50
Documents: 22/2/1933 L/- from Dept. of Mines. 8/2/1950 Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANISTREETorganization, business, shareholders, mccoll rankin and stanistreet. whippet gold mine n\l, mr rubenstein, golden carshalton n\l, central carshalton old company n\l, princes of wales consolidated. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - JACK FLYNN COLLECTION: WAREEK, Examined 1918
Map: L.1053. Parish of Wareek, Counties of Gladstone and Talbot. Parish plan. Looks like half of the sheet is missing.Second Issue. Examined by S.F. Green. July 1918. William J. Swan, Draughtsman, August 1884. Photo-Lithographic Fac-Simile, W 36.map, gladstone, parish plan, wareek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NELL GWYNNE REEF N/L - LIST OF SHAREHOLDERS, 23/2/1960
Document. Paper clipped, ruled sheets containing names and addresses of shareholders. Stamped Nell Gwynne Reef n/L.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne reef n/l, gold mining, list of shareholders -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Details Of Pvt 3166 H L Howlett Buried Belgium, Malmsbury 2011
Associated with - Wwi War Graves People - "Howlett, H L Bert Son Of L And M A Howlett" -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, c. 1907
absent - Mr L A Adamson, Dr R L McAdam, Mr A Marden, Mr F Scarlettblack and white photograph, good conditionFramed, mounted original photograph. Canon Sadlier MA, Captain Mason Cox, Dr Iredell, Frank Grey Smith, Mr Bennett, Mr Cameron, Mr Colville, Mr Cordner, Mr Haines, Mr Molesworth, Mr Pinnell, Mr Unitt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Rule Book, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rules and Regulations", 1935
Sixty page, side stapled (3) book glued within brown Rexene heavy card covers with printed paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Rules and Regulations / Relation to Drivers and Conductors / (Electric System) / 1935. Has stamped number "498", issued to "L. J. Denmead 1584". Provides for 214 General Rules - in four sections - General, Accident Prevention, Procedure in Case of Accidents, Tickets, Fares Cash etc and By-Law No. 5 - General dated 4/5/1922. On both inside covers are printed warning messages about safety. On the inside cover in ink "L. J. Denmead 1584" and on title sheet "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 305" in ink. Through out the book, are minor marks in pencil against various rules. trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, mmtb, drivers, conductors -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Class photograph - Grade 1B, 1951
Black and white photograph - Grade 1B, 1951"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Neil Miller, ?, Arthur Wigley. 2nd Row - L to R: Peter Langford, ?, ?, Elizabeth Cole, ?, ?, ?, Rosemarie Langer, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Sylvia Pickford, ?, Beverly Beattie. Front Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, Phillip Austin, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Class photograph - Grade 1A, 1952
Black and white photograph - Grade 1A, 1952"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ian Taylor, ?, ?, ?, Trevor Pateman, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: Adele Ellis, Annette Harris, ?, ?, ?, ?, Simone (?), ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: Christine (?), Faye (?), Angela (?), ? ?, ?, ?, ?. Front Row- L to R: Barry Cooper, ?, Maurice Johnson, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 4, 1918
Black and white photograph - Grade 4, 1918"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: M Clark, G Lindsay, ?, ?, ?, Kathy Delaney, Rose Delaney, Pearl Andrews, Linda Pump. 2nd Row - L to R: No names 3rd Row - L to R: No names Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Kevin Pratt, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Drum and Fife Band, 1945
Black and white photograph - Drum and Fife Band, 1945."Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Lindsay Adolphson, Nola Scurry, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: Ken Stevens (bass drum), ?, Betty Wilson, ?, ?, Judith Pellow, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, Mavis Langer, Shirley Taylor, ?, ?, ?. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Teacher: -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, "What Australia Makes, Makes Australia", 1920s - 1990s
"What Australia Makes, Makes Australia" - The Mytton Story. A short history by L F HARRISON and L W JOHNSON (Wal). 25 pages. Myttons was an engineering firm with premises in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. They made objects as diverse as cutlery sets to sinks and larger industrial stainless steel productsindustry - manufacturing, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport - australian rules football, myttons ltd, rodd cutlery, allbrite cutlery, dev mytton, grosvernor cutlery, built environment - industrial, reginald h mytton, eric g redwood, colin mackay, l f harrison, l w (wal) johnson, russell flack, john donaldson, lance powell, horrie farrow, syd svensson, tom fahey, tommy lahiff, arthur steele, jean hopkins, dennis mackinley, lorraine robertson, douglas robertson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Account from Harry L. Atkinson M.D. View Point Sandhurst dated April 4th 1864 for £33-11-10 1/2 to 4 April for 125 Members at 5/4 1/2 per Members. Signed upon payment on April 8/64 for H L Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, harry l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: TWO SOLDERING IRONS
Pittock collection: two metal soldering irons * metal soldering iron with wooden handle, 330 mm L x 30x30 mm W * small soldering iron, no handle, 230 mm L x 12x12 mm W Items stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 13000.1. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE, 30/11/39
Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne N/L. An indenture or lease on the 30/6/39 between King George V1 & the Central Nell Gwynne GMC N/L carrying on operations in the Parish of Sandhurst. No 11009 Bendigo. Entered in the Register book vol 324 fol. 35733McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc, gold mining, indenture, lease -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Photograph, The 2/1 Australian Field Butchery Platoon, Petrie, Queensland, 1945, 9 March 1945
This is an official group portrait of the 2/1st Field Butchery Platoon who are identified as: Left to right, back row: VX33117 Corporal (Cpl) F M Hogan; NX85618 Private (Pte) A J Nicol; VX127710 Pte E C J Kemp; VX143647 Lance Corporal (LCpl) L G Lobb; QX44905 Pte C L Adams; SX25540 Lance Sergeant R J Gray; NX193508 Pte K A Burgess; VX5112 Pte J T Roberts; NX153073 Pte D J Evans; WX9743 Pte M F Lynch. Middle row: QX49356 Pte L V Symes; QZ31697 Pte N R Underhill; QX16156 Staff Sergeant H L Cairns; VX19172 Lieutenant W H Thomas; VX55658 Sgt D W Craig; QX47082 Sgt E S Wilbraham; SX19778 Pte D Weatherald. Front row: NX155215 Pte E Corrigan; QX56335 Pte E Corrigan; NX57204 LCpl W H Jackson; VX59081 Pte B Moszkowicz; SX31901 Pte J Lambre; NX94941 Cpl R A Hanson; QX40009 Pte T G O’Neill; VX84971 Pte S J Welsh. The photo was taken under the command of 1 Aust Base Sub Area and Lt R B Irving. According to the Australian War Memorial website, the photographer was David Tennant Gaery Eastman and the photo was taken on 9 March 1945. In the AWM collection there is also a photo of members of the platoon at the unit slaughter yards in Milne Bay, New Guinea (REF: AWM 0703790). An overview of the history of the unit can be found at https://birtwistlewiki.com.au/wiki/2/1st_Field_Butchery_Company Leslie George Lobb, the father of the donor, was the platoon sergeant. He had multiple copies of this photo, which may have been obtained with the aim of distributing them to other platoon members. Leslie George Lobb - born 15 July 1920 in Box Hill; married Elizabeth Annie Stephenson in 1954; died 14 Nov. 1997. Leslie became a service station / garage proprietor at 352 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert a business he took over from his father. An associated mechanical business operated under the name of Leo Green Motors, at the same address. The family lived next door at 354 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. Leslie's father Harry Lobb had operated at an adjoining property (350 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert) as a fuel and ice merchant, before installing a petrol bowser to service the expanding motor car industry. The house at 354 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert was removed and relocated by the family in 2000 to Mirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria, where it still stands.The photo is a touchstone to local servicemen who served in World War 2.A B&W / sepia photo with a narrow white border of 25 men in uniform. They are standing / sitting in 3 distinct rows with the rear row standing and the other 2 sitting on a 'sandy' area with sapling eucalypts and a (?) corrugated iron shed in the background.REAR: Purple photographer's stamp approximately in the centre: "Photograph No. MH [in lead pencil 87544] / Supplied by Military History / Section (S.D.9) / General Staff L H Q. / For personal enjoyment ONLY / and on condition that it will / not be reproduced in any form." f m hogan, a j nicol, c j kemp, l g lobb, c l adams, r j gray, k a burgess, j t roberts, d j evans, m f lynch, l v symes, n r underhill, h l cairns, w h thomas, d w craig, e s wilbraham, d weatherald, e corrigan, w h jackson, b moszkowicz, j lambre, r a hanson, t g o’neill, s j welsh, 2/1st field butchery platoon, petrie, world war, 1939-1945, mont albert