Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2Yields information about the Woods Gilbert Rail planing machines for repair of rails and removal of corrugations.Set of 12 documents with letters, pamphlet, photo, drawing and magazine cuttings.tramways, trams, esco, rail planing, woods - gilbert, track, rails, tramway rails, maintenance equipment

Souvenir parachute released from Basil Watson's Biplane enclosed in envelope 'The Australian T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society ltd., incorporated in Victoria 1876' Paper parachute in the form of a red, white and blue (Union Jack) square attached by cotton threads to a cardboard ''Shell'' logo. Printed on logo is ''Released from Basil Watson's biplane in Victoria 1917''. Advertising slogan for Shell benzine. 'Spare' cardboard Shell logo (detached from another Union Jack square?)person, individual, basil watson

Document. Bendigo Total Abstinence Society, Dear Sir, The annual Public Meeting of the above Society will be held in the Temperance Hall, View Street, on Tuesday next, June 19th, 1917 at 8 pm.Addresses will be delivered by Mr. Francis Wilson, Secretary of the Victorian Alliance, and the Rev. H.J.Ham, M.A. In view of the important issues at stake in connection with the Liquor Question in the near future, all friends of Temperance are urged to be present. W.H.PERRIN, President, W.I.CAMPBELL, Hon.Treas. A.M.DRUMMOND, Hon.Sec. ( Six copies).organisation, community, abstinence society

Chromolithograph Sandhurst in detail 1877 by Francis Williams Niven. View Point icons including George S. Bissett Draper, Clothing & Millinery, Manning & Co. Drapers, Milliners and Tailors; Pall Mall icons Bent Photographers, W. Lunn Painter and Decorator, J.B. Edwards Watchmakers, John Ingram Hatter and Lyceum Mutual Store & Co; High Street icons T.J. Connelly & Co. Ironmongers; McCrae Street icons Rea & Co Locksmiths and Gun Makers; Williamson Street icons Albert Bush Groicer and Tea Merchant; Bridge Street icons Cohn Brothers Soft Drink and Confectionery; Mitchell Street icons, MA Palk & Co Mourning Attire.Francis Williams Niven, Sandhurst.bendigo, history, mid to late 19th century bendigo

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. 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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 4 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: The Australian Imperial Force in France 1917The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 4, c.e.w. bean

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 and was a predecessor institution of Federation University. The first president of the Ballarat School of Mines was Redmond Barry.Half leather bound ledger containing handwritten minutes of the Ballarat School of Mines. Includes: * Foundation Class in Pharmacy and Botany (17/04/1979) * Female Telegraphy Students (12/06/1917)ballarat school of mines, henry richards caselli, w.h. barnard, flude, usher, august hoelscher, warrington rogers, james oddie, robert m. sergeant, ferdinand krause, curator, w.p. bechervaise, james flude, school of mines exhibition committee, james bickett, hugh grey & son, ballarat juvenile industrial exhibition, charles shoppee, g.o. preshaw, alfred mica smith, rivet henry bland, r.w. newman, noble wilson, william burbidge, marie barbour, george hall, susan cahir, mary troy, pharmacy, botany, f.f. bailliere, richard viccars, mary usher, f. pinkerton, pyrites works, james campbell, telegraphy, william bailey, judge rogers, ballarat school of mines certificates, william f. west, j. bryant, henry obree, w.h. odgers, edward debois, james darby, redmond barry, pharmacy board, w.h. keast, george perry, f.w. niven, fedinand von mueller, benjamin trewhella, d. miliken, charles strachan, william wilson, r.a.f. murray, e.p. figgis, charles flude, laboratory, john richards, eyres brothers, john armstrong, h.b. de la poer wall, c.f. crouch, william h. keast, frank pintkerton, hugh grey

Voting registers, or electoral rolls, are a census of those who were eligible to vote. They are valuable because a country-wide census wasn't taken until 1911. Early electoral rolls give an individual’s name, residence, status of property occupation/ownership, and the rate value of the property. Electoral rolls are arranged by electoral district and subdistrict. Electoral rolls were published by each state during election years.Commonwealth of Australia Electoral Roll, State of Victoria, Division of Bendigo, 1917. Roll of electors for the Sub Division of Eaglehawk. Includes Name, Address, Occupation and gender. Assembled and fastened with two large staples.electoral rolls, voting in bendigo

9 legal documents detailing costs incurred for managing the legal dealings of the Central Blue and the Red White and Blue Mines, Bendigo, dating from 1911 to 1917. Documents signed by J.D. Jones.bendigo, mining, central blue, red white and blue

During his service, Jack McIntyre sent this letter of well wishes to Lola Robinson, who resided in Fitzroy, Victoria.Piece of white paper with three objects taped/glued to it: a small bunch of heather, an envelope, and a letter. There is also a separate piece of paper taped to the top that has typed words. Letter: With Best Wishes for / A Happy Birthday / Jack / 1917 Envelope: In Active Service / To Miss Lola Robinson / Highbury / 184 Holden Street / Nth Fitzroy / Victoria / Australia (side): BATTALION PAPER Piece of paper at top: Heather from Scotland / WW 1.ww1, world war one, war correspondence

Refer Cat No. 890P for "H.B. Fields" service details.Photograph - black and white group panorama on photographic paper, of a Battalion in WW1. Photograph mounted on light brown colour cardboard. Two white colour paper labels on back of mount.Labels on backs of photograph mount, handwritten information - black ink pen. Left - "Large photo mounted on card/ Believed to be the 25th Rfts/ 14th Bn, taken at Broadmeadows in 1917". Right - "Members of 25/14th/ H.B. Field 7596/ N.McL. Young 7595".photographs, ww1, 14th battalion, h.b. fields

Trousseau of Mrs. A. Mitchell (1877).White cotton embroidered camisole with butterfly design. Scalloped edge on neckline and sleeves. Richelieu work. camisoles, petticoats

Trousseau of Mrs. A. Mitchell (1877)White cotton camisole with lace and insertion on collar and sleeves. Gathered waist.camisoles, underwear

Trousseau of Mrs. A. Mitchell (1877)White cotton drawers with handmade lace and insertion. Long legs with lace at the hem and side placquet openings with a tie at the waist and buttons on waist.drawers (underpants), underwear

Trousseau of Mrs. A. Mitchell (1877)White cotton drawers with embroidery and Richelieu work. Darted waist onto waistband, side placquet openings with tie and buttons. Blue ribbon threaded though inserts.drawers (underpants), underwear

Trousseau of Mrs. A. Mitchell (1877)White long ladies nightgown, with broderie anglaise front at yoke, and on long sleeves.nightdresses, nightwear

Heavy wooden frame, brown with khaki border, glass front, sepia photo showing ruins in Ypres Belgium.“The Great War 1914-1919 Ruins of the Cathedral and Cloth Hall Ypres, Belguim October 23 1917”photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - souvenirs, ypres, cloth hall

This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.To "Miss Myrtle Kent, Portarlington, Victoria, Australia", From "H C Benham, 18 February 1917"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Letter written on blue paper with printed letterhead and emblem, dated January 7th 1877. The letter is from Hy Rowe asking William Rowe to place the name of ? ?elman on their Medical list. Acceptance by Dr. Atkinson enclosed.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court victoria, court king of the forest, william rowe, ?elman, hy rowe

Doctor's Certificate certifying that John Frederick Ferdinand Dittmeryng was admitted into the Hospital Oct 18th with fracture of both wrists and is unfit to work Signed by A. C. Hutchings and dated Octr 19th 1877. Written on paper with printed letterhead.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo gold district general hospital, john frederick ferdinand dittmeryng, a c hutchings

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated 11 June 1877 certifying that J. Woolcock of (unreaddable) was unable to follow his usual employment and signed by John Thorn. Signed at the end by Joseph Woolcock declaring himself of the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, joseph woolcock, john thorn

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Jany 24th 1877 certifying that James Pil? Of Long Gully was unable to follow his usual employment and signed by H.L. Atkinson. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, james pil?, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated 4 Oct 1877 certifying that John Carter of Calif Gully was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by ? Thorn?. Signed at the end by John Carter declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, johm carter, ? thorn

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Oct 8th 1877 certifying that John Carter of Cal Gully was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by ? Signed at the end by John Carter declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, john carter

Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Jonithan Neal the sum of 40/- for 12 Days Sick Pay. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by William Salter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, jonithan neal, wm rowe, william salter

Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay E. Jackson the sum of 20/- for 12 Days Sick Pay. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by William Salter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, e jackson, wm rowe, william salter

Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Geo. Dunkell the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by William Salter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, geo dunkell, wm rowe, william salter