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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, W Stanley Macbean Knight, The History of the Great European War
... The History of the Great European War...The Standard Publishing Company ....1) Vol III 208 pages .2) Vol IV 213 pages .3) Vol V 206 pages .4) Vol VI 206 pages .5) Vol VII 206 pages .6) Vol III 231 pages Red buckram hard cover with black & gold text / illustrations on cover. Black & white & colour illustrations.books, military history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, The Herald, The Age, “Smash – right in the middle”, “Trams Hit; 25 People Hurt” "Crowd causes chaos", “Driver out before crash”, 21/03/1968 12:00:00 AM
... “Smash – right in the middle”, “Trams Hit; 25 People Hurt...The Sun, The Herald, The Age ...Newspaper clipping titled: “Smash – right in the middle” The Sun, Thursday, March 21, 1968 The Herald, The Age Photos and text Flinders and Swanston Sts 25 people taken to hospital, St Vincent's, Royal Melbourne, Prince Henry's Accident happened about 12:30 pm when west-bound Flinders St tram crashed into north-bound city tram in Swanston St “Driver out before crash” The Age, Thursday, March 21, 1968 Photos and text Flinders and Swanston Sts Driver, Mr John Middlemo, was knocked semi-conscious two blocks before the collision. He struck his head when a car pulled out in front of him at Exhibition St. Risson said it was worst accident he had seen in 40 years. Appoints 5 man inquiry committee Tram W2 304 (City Route 6) was crossing Flinders St when it was hit by tram W2 559 (Spencer St route 28) which failed to stop at the red light. Both trams were subsequently scrapped.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, flinders st, swanston st, tram 304, 559 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Flag, Royal Visit 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, 1954
Flags with various prints on were mass produced for people to wave as the Queen visited numerous towns and cities in Australia for about 3 months early in 1954. These particular ones were sold by the Red Cross for fundraising purposes. Royal Visit 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip|Queen visiting Tatura 5-3-1954|Red Cross|souvenirFlags commemorating 1954 Royal visit. One rectangular, on a stick. One triangular, with cords to attach to a stick. Each has Union Jack, Australian flag and Royal crown on them. Two red crosses on the rectangular one.Souvenir of Royal Visit 1954. Proceeds to Red Cross.tatura, royal visit 1954, flags, events -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Australian Countryside in Pictures
... The Australian Countryside in Pictures....Colour Gravure Pty Ltd Publications (The Herald and Weekly ...Hard cover book. Red covers - embossed illustration of man with rural products on front. "The Australian countryside in pictures" in silver on spine. 240 pages. Coloured and B/W pictures.."The Australian countryside in pictures" on spine.e mitchell -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... eric ...A sepia photograph of a male rider on a white horse.Handwritten on front: Asylum Avenue Handwritten in red crayon: Eric Boardmanasylum avenue, boardman, eric, horses, male, george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd, A Dictionary of Forces' Slang, 1939-1945, c.1948
Hard covered, red buckram with dust cover. Dust cover varying colours due to age, black & red print. 212 cut pages, no illustrations.A Dictionary of Forces' Slang 1939 - 1945 Edited by Eric Partridge Navel Slang Wilfred Grandville Army Slang Frank Roberts Air Force Slang Eric Partridge books, language -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, WD Joynt VC Guest Speaker 28/10/52 'Where there is no vision the people perish' (H21), 1952
... vision the people perish' (H21) ...A speech by Legatee Dono Joynt at a Legacy luncheon on 28 October 1952. His talk mentions that 'Harelands' the Club's fourth residence about to be opened. The Club was in need of funds for the next year. He says; 'I am convinced that this Club can FACE anything, and DO ANYTHING and OVERCOME anything, if the members of the Club are STRONG enough in their desire for whatever it is they want to achieve.' which is the theme of his speech. The notation H21 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatees making recommendations about loyalty and behaviours to install in junior legatees.White A4 paper with black type x 6 pages of a speech by L/ WD Joynt VC.Handwritten H21 in red pen.history, speech -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Examination Paper, VIOSH: National Safety Council of Australia; Victorian Division: Course for Safety Officers, Examination Paper, 1972
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Item sent by Eric Wigglesworth - an item of interest. It is an exam paper for students doing a Course for Safety Officers -1972. This was through the National Safety council of Australia, Victorian Division. The paper was set by C T Willis, Manager, Occupational Department. The exam was held 4th October 1972. Allotted marks for each question are given. Eric was one of those instrumental in the development of VIOSH at Ballarat in 1970s.Two A4 pages - typed. One note page - typedECW on note (Eric Wigglesworth)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, national safety council of australia, victorian division, examination paper, safety officers, c.t.willis, occupational department, manager -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Prahran Times, The Age, The Herald, The Sun, "They did not like the bus", "He's happy with the new bus route", "Smooth Tram to Bus Change-over", "Concessions on bus unlikely", Mar. 1959
... "They did not like the bus", "He's happy with the new bus...The Prahran Times, The Age, The Herald, The Sun ...Set of four newspaper clippings from various papers about the closure of the Victorian Railways St Kilda Brighton tram and replacement by buses operated by the Melbourne Brighton Bus lines. .1 - "They did not like the bus" - The Herald, 2/3/1959 - complaints about the new bus service. .2 - "He's happy with the new bus route" - the Sun, 3/3/1959 - quoting the managing director of the Melbourne Brighton Bus lines - Lewis Page .3 - "Smooth Tram to Bus Chang-over" - The Age 3/3/1959 - about the change over from trams to bus, quotes Lewis Page, gives cost of new buses, selling of combined rail / bus tickets and the number of buses meeting the trains at St Kilda Station. .4 - "Concessions on bus unlikely" - The Prahran Times 18/3/1959 - little possibility of concessions, cost of concessions, that the MMTB declined to operate the service and the Melbourne Brighton Bus lines was the only applicant.All have hand written notes in ink re source.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton, closure, buses, railways, concession fares -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, 1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990
... The Committee of the Hay-Tatura Association...The Committee of the Hay-Tatura Association ...A concise account of the Dunera boys for their 50th anniversary reunion.Mainly black cover white stripes on which in red 1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990 at the passenger terminal wharf 13 Pyrmont. The Dunera boys reunion a brief history.1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990dunera boys, 50th anniversary reunion, internment camps, hay, tatura -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, EG Roberts, Box Kites and Beyond, 1976
... The Hawthorn Press ...Black hardcover with cream coloured dust jacket covered by plastic sleeve. Dust jacket has painting of a Bristol Boxkite biplane.On first page "Donated by Dennis Major" On title page "To ___ with very best wishes for Christmas 1980 From Eric"books, aircraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CERTIFCATES, PHOTOGRAPH RED CROSS, 3) 2014
.1) This certificate was presented to individual members of the Kennington Sub Branch of the Red Cross..1) Colour photo of a certificate titled “After the Great War of 1914 - 19” presented to “Kennington Red Cross Society” members. Illustrated with an angel, flag and dove and record of work done by the branch listed. .2) Copy of a photograph B & W of a group of Red Cross members in front of a weatherboard building with hand written information. .3) Laminated copy of a certificate , Black and red print, illustrated sepia poster..1) Hand written in black ink, “Mrs V.Smith, J Lansell, A Montgomerie”. .2) Hand written in black ink, “1914 - 18 Wilson St (Long Gully) Methodist Church/Red Cross Branch”. .3) Handwritten, “Kennington Branch” and signed by President and CEO of Australian Red Cross.red cross, kennington sub branch, 100 years -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Joint Commemorative Meeting of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Centenary Commemoration Ceremony, nation united - 9 May 2001 : a joint commemorative meeting of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Centenary Commemoration Ceremony, 2001
... of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia and the...Joint Commemorative Meeting of the Parliament of the ...australia parliament, centennial celebrations, centenary of federation, australia -
Alfred Health (The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital, and Sandringham Hospital)
Book, Ann M Mitchell, The Hospital South of the Yarra A history of Alfred Hospital Melbourne from foundation to the nineteen-forties, 1977 The Griffin Press
... The Hospital South of the Yarra A history of Alfred...1977 The Griffin Press ...Board of Management of The Alfred commissioned Ann M Mitchell to write a history of the hospital from its foundation until the nineteen-forties. The hospital treated its first outpatient on 6 March 1871 and its first inpatient on 13 March 1871.Book details major milestones of hospital's history from 1860's including its naming after Prince Alfred. Records major achievements including important treatment, teaching and research. Lists many important personnel including doctors, nurses, matrons and Board Members.Small Book 299 Pages Red CoverThe Hospital South of the Yarra, Ann M Mitchellthe alfred, history, 1871, 1940's, medical, patients, health, hospital -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Eric Wilson was the brother of Beatrice Myra Wilson (Myra) who married Edward John Price.Black and white photograph showing three young men with hats in their hands standing in front of a work horse. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeEric Wilson & mates with "Boxer" 1926. Brother-in-law of E. John Price.eric wilson, myra wilson, edward john price -
Clunes Museum
Document, 1939
RECEIPT TO RED LION SCHOL. ISSUED BY F. FISHER FOR CASH OF FIVE SHILLINGS AND THREE PENCE.ACCOUNT AND RECEIPT FOR FIVE SHILLINGS, THREE PENCE, TO RED LION SCHOOL FROM F. FISHER OF MARYBOROUGH ENCLOSED IN ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.F. FISHER. PTY. LTD. THHE BUSY STORE. RECEIPT FROM RED LION STATE SCHOOL.local history, document, pamphlet, schools, red lion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, The Illustrated London news and Sketch PTY, The Illustrated War News, 1) 14.10.1914, .2) 28.10.1914, .3) 28.4.1915
... The Illustrated War News...The Illustrated London news and Sketch PTY ...The Illustrated War News, Volumes Part 10,12 & 28.Magazine collection, cover, paper slightly glossy, front and back has white, red, black and purple print, illustrated B & W and purple war scenes, 48 pages plain white, illustrated with B & W and Sepia tone photographs. .3) Stamped on front cover in purple, “10 d “ (10 pence)photography, illustrated war news, 1914 - 15 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY, Marc DUGAIN. Translated by Howard CURTIS, "The Officers' Ward", 2000
... "The Officers' Ward"...Weidenfeld & Nicolson, The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ..." The Officer's Ward" . "This novel is based on the real story of one man's war". Lieutenant Adview F. is injured in the first days of shooting in 1914. He spends the next five years in a hospital in Paris.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, white, black, red and yellow print on front, spine and back. Cover illustration - montage of sepia photographs of hospital ward scenes. Yellow and brown colours. 135 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. No illustrations.books, hospitals, ww1 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Laterite
... Democratic Republic of the Congo ...Laterite refers to both a rock and a soil type that is rich in clay, as well as Iron and Aluminium. It is created during a process that is called laterization, where high heat and seasonal heavy rainfall cause there to be wet and dry periods, which over time hardens the soil into rock. Because of this, most laterite is formed between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The iron oxide in laterite is what gives it it’s orange-red colouring. The largest religious complex in the world, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is partially constructed of laterite, particularly its foundations, as laterite is porous and allows rainwater to drain. This specimen of laterite was collected from the Democratic Republic of Congo while it was colonised by Belgium in the 19th century. Laterite forms in many parts of the world, particularly between the tropics. It is used both for ore and as a building material, and comparing specimens from different parts of the world allows us to document the different compositions that this mineral can have when formed at different locations. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.a palm-sized solid iron-aluminium oxide mineral specimen in shades of brown, orange and greyburke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, laterite, laterite specimen, geology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, Newman Flower, The History of the Great War
... The History of the Great War ...The Waverley Book Limited ...Red buckram hard covers with gold text & gold ship outside covers. Colour & black & white illustrations. .1) Vol I, 186 pages .2) Vol II, 368 pages .3) Vol III, 552 pages .4) Vol IV, 736 pages .5) Vol V, 920 pages .6) Vol VI, 1104 pages .7) Vol VII, 1288 pages .8) Vol VIII, 1472 pagesbooks, military, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL READERS, c. 1914
... THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL READERS...Cambridge at the University Press ...Hard back, olive black print and outline of tower spires. 'British History text, black and white photographs and maps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - TRAINING MANUALS, 2), .3), & .4) Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Manual of Map Reading, Photo Reading, and Field Sketching, 1) 1929, Reprint 1939; .2) 1955; .3) 1957; .4) 1958
... The War Office ...Training Manuals - War Office London 1920 - 1939. .1) Red coloured cardboard with red coloured buckram, spine, black print on front & Coat of Arms. 166 pages, cut, plain, off white paper with black & white & coloured maps & diagrams. .2), .3) & .4) Red coloured cardboard with red coloured buckram, spine, black print on front. Cut, plain, off white paper with black & white & coloured maps & diagrams. .2) 132 pages. .3) 80 pages. .4) 69 pages. .1) “1929 Reprinted with amendments No's 1 to 4 1939” .2) “1955 Part 1 Map Reading” .3) “1957 Part III Field Sketching” Front fly leaf in red ballpoint pen: “S Sgt Moore / LAD” .4) “1958 Part II Air Photo Reading”books-military history, technical, documents - maps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Corps Committee of the Royal Australian Engineers (Department of Defence), Ubique. The Royal Australian Engineers. 3 Volumes, 1) 1977 .2) 1979 .3)1982
... Ubique. The Royal Australian Engineers. 3 Volumes...The Corps Committee of the Royal Australian Engineers ...Three volumes. Dark Blue hard covers with dust jackets Author MajGen RR McNicoll CBE. .1) Ubique the royal Australian Engineers 1835-1902 "the colonial Engineers." Blue and While dust jacket with soldier in red and navy uniform standing with sword in right hand 203 PP .2) The Royal Engineers 1902 - 1919 " Making and Breaking." 232 PP. Author Maj Gen RR McNicoll CBE, cream and sepia coloured dust jacket photograph of the building of Watson's Rer Anzac Cove June 1915. .3) The Royal Australian Engineers 1919 -1945 "Teeth and Tail." 432 PP Author Maj Gen RR McNicoll CBE AM. Cream and Sepia coloured dust jacket photograph of sappers disarming anti vehicle mines near Derna, Cyremaica 1941..1) .2) .3) Donated by the Batham Family written in ink on title pages,books, military history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Murder at Greensborough: inquest on the body of John Mitchell, 29/09/1862
... The Murder at Greensborough: inquest on the body of John...The Age...The Age ...Report of the inquest on John Mitchell, murdered on 24 September 1862. Accused was Josiah Grimshaw.3 p. copy of article from Trove databasejosiah grimshaw, john mitchell, murder, greensborough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, 1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia .2 Reply to Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia, 1 14th January 1949, .2 19th January 1949
... .1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia .2...W.E. Ball Assistant Secretary, The Institute of Engineers...W.E. Ball Assistant Secretary, The Institute of Engineers ...Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation University.1 letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia asking for confirmation of information regarding Mr Herbert Charles Jones. .2 Reply to The Institute of Engineers, Australia confirming the information. from R.W. Richardsballarat school of mines, institute of engineers australia, w.e. ball, r.w. richards, herbert charles jones, correspondence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Ancestral Searcher. Publication by the Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc
... The Ancestral Searcher. Publication by the Heraldry...The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc...The Heraldry & Genealogy Society of Canberra Inc ...Article by Julia Trainor about her Grandparents Henri & Annie Portnoj and the Tatura Wartime camps. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War History, Frank Mumby, The Great World War- A History, 1915
... The Great World War- A History...The Gresham Publishing Company ...A four volume set written about the history of World War 1.This book has nine volumes with six of them containing three separate books inside the cover. The volumes have red hard covers with gold printing on the spines. There is an embossed image of a soldier on the front covers and embossed shields on the spines. The pages contain printed matter, maps and photographs.non-fictionA four volume set written about the history of World War 1. world war one, james low of warrnambool -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, The Herald, 07-02-1968 (exact)
... The Herald...The Herald ...Headlines front page. "Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. Melbourne to stop an intake of service men. Page 3 Now it's recruit Normie Rone Norman John 3793130newspaper, american special forces, khe sanh, battle of, 1968, normie rowe -
Women's Art Register
Book, Art and Working Life Committee et al, The Heart of the Hospital, 1996
... The Heart of the Hospital...Trades and Labour Council of the ACT Inc. ...Documentation of the writing, music, and photography by staff at Woden Valley Hospital.non-fictionDocumentation of the writing, music, and photography by staff at Woden Valley Hospital.annie bolitho, chrissie shaw, health and safety, art and working life committee -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Jonathan Cape, The Job, 1929
... The Job...The Garden City Press Ltd ...This book “The Job” is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis. It was first published in America in 1916 and in England in 1926. It is Lewis’ third book. There are 320 numbered pages, divided into three parts, each part is divided into chapters, which are in turn divided into sections. This particular book is one of a Collected Edition published in 1929. A note from the publisher included within the book states “It has been corrected in some small details but no revision or rewriting has been attempted by the author who wishes it to be made clear that it is an early and not a new work.” About SINCLAIR LEWIS (1885-1951) The author was born as Harry Sinclair Lewis in 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He was renowned as an American novelist, playwright and short story writer. His first writings were romantic poems and short stories. Six of his novels were published by the time Lewis was 36. Lewis received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930 for his “vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humour, new types of characters." He was the first author from the United States to receive this award. Lewis graduated from university in 1907. He worked as a reporter and editor for several publications. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of works and numerous articles, and became popular for his satire. Lewis married and divorced twice and died alone from a heart attack due to advanced alcoholism) near Rome on 10th January 1951, aged 66. 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. There is a remnant of the library’s label inside the back page of the book. 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 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 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. Lewis’s book is significant for its association with the writer, who was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1930). This book is significant for its connection with the Pattison Collection which, 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. Title: The Job Author: Sinclair Lewis Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London Date: 1929 Hardback board book covered with red linen, spine reinforced with blue. The author’s name is embossed in gold on the front cover. There is a logo impressed into the centre of the back cover with the printer’s initials “J C”. On the spine is a white adhesive label with a typed library call number. Inside the front cover is a printed label. Inside front and back covers are a black stamp and handwritten characters in pen and pencil. Inside the back cover and facing page are various date stamps dating from 1942 to 1963. The book, a novel, is one of a Collected Edition published in 1929. It also belongs to the Pattison Collection originally belonging to the Warrnambool Public Library.Logo “J” over “C” Adhesive label - “PAT / FIC / LEW” Printed label “Corangamite Regional Library Service / Warrnambool City Library / Pattison Collection” Stamp on inside front page and inside back page “CORANGAMITE REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE / WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY” Handwritten on the inside page facing cover “1083” and “M 73” Handwritten on inside page facing back cover “1083” Date stamps facing back cover “1958” – “1963”, and on inside back cover “1942” – “195-“ Remnants of a torn out paper “ - - - - - - PU - - - C LIBRAR- / ……” 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 public library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool books and records, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool children’s library, the job by sinclair lewis, collection edition sinclair lewis, american novel 1929, jonathan cape, sinclair lewis, harry sinclair lewis, 1930 nobel prize for literature