Black & white photograph of Evelyn Doreen Fesl, Councillor, West Ward , City of Nunawading, from August 1989 to August 1990fesl, evelyn doreen, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Joan Frances Morgan, Councillor, North West Ward , City of Nunawading, August 1989 to August 1991.morgan joan frances, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Donald Maxwell Sharp, Councillor, West Central Ward, City of Nunawading, February 1978 to August 1981.sharp, donald m, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Henricus Joseph Janssen, Councillor, South East Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1989 to August 1992.janssen henricus, joseph, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Andrew John Rawlings, Councillor, North West ward, City of Nunawading, August 1991 to August 1992rawlings, andrew, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Timothy Charles Shambrook, Councillor, North East Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1992 to December 1994.shambrook, tim, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Kevin James O'Sullivan, Councillor, South West Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1992 to December 1993.o'sullivan, kevin, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Peter John Buckney, Councillor, North East Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1993 to December 1994.buckney, peter, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of William Robert Jewell, Councillor, South East Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1992 to December 1994jewell, william robert, city of nunawading

Written on backing sheet, "Councillor Mrs. E. Penny, 1961. Elected East Ward".

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. His Kid Brother Author: Isabel Maude Peacocke (Mrs G E Cluett) Publisher: Ward Lock & Co Date: 1926Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC PEA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, his kid brother, isabel maude peacocke, mrs g e cluett

Eight pages typewritten document on the history of the Long Gully Methodist Church by Andrew Ward, architectural historian. Published 14/05/2016.church, history, methodist

Black & white photograph of Gordon Phillip Harris, Councillor, East Central Ward, City of Nunawading, from August 1979 to August 1982.harris gordon phillip, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Dorothy Christine Fensham, Councillor, West Ward, City of Nunawading, from 30 March 1985 to August 1986.fensham, dorothy christine, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of James Walter Douglas Tipping, Councillor, South West Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1989 to August 1990.tipping, james walter douglas, city of nunawading

Black & white photograph of Adam Lech, Joseph, Kliska, Councillor, North West Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1992 to December 1994.kliska, adam lech, joseph, city of nunawading

English Red Beech Jack Plane, with a 'Ward' handmade iron blade which may not be original, and a 'Hildick; back iron. (Blades are replacements).planes, jack planes

Photograph with Seven people. L-R: Ruth Pearce, Ken Boal, John Bouch, Joan Cox, Peter Ward, Miriam Maddern

From information book - "Reader's Gigest/ Gallipoli/ 25th Aril 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil on canvas painting. Depicts a "Hospital ward where several nurses attend a patient in bed", against a background of "beds being made ready in the ward" and "Stretcher bearers carrying in more wounded". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GEORGE COATES (1869 - 1930). First Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London". 1921. "Served with the Royal Army Medical Corps at 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth". 1919 Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian War Records section. framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary

Yields information about the disposal of tramcars from the SEC Ballarat system to the TMSV following closure.Colour print of Ballarat tramcar 17, being prepared for loading at the SEC Ballarat depot with poles supporting the overhead and a person (Mr Ward?) standing on the roof of the tramcar. Photo taken 20/9/1971. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. G Ward" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear "Tram Depot - Wendouree Parade, Ballarat Monday 20th September 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butlertrams, tramways, tmsv, tram disposal, sec, depot, loading trams, tram 17

Shearing tool used in the late 1800's and early 1900'sRetailed by Holden and FrostSteel heart shaped handled shearing shearsMade in England by Ward and Payne LTD 202 Sheffield England, Sheppard and sheep stamped on blade shears, tools

Richard B. Squire share scrip Henry Peacock H.G. Ward Leigh River Goldfield Gold Mining COmpany Pink Share Scrip made out to Henry Peacock, and transferred from H.G. Ward. The Manager was Henry Peacock and the Director was Richard B. Squirehenry peacock

Colour slide in a mount. Sketch elevation by Robin Boyd of Pollard House, Surrey, England, 1932. (Architects: Amyas Connell of Connell, Ward & Lucas.)Made in Australia / Encircled 1 (Handwritten)the puzzle of architecture, slide