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. The Historians History of The World Vol 17 Switzerland Russia A comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of Nations as recorded by the great writers of all ages Edited by Henry Smith Williams Publisher: The Times Date: 1911Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service 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, the historians history of the world vol 17, henry smith williams

The cap was found in 2017 during a clear up. It May have been donated or possibly left behind by a cadet who stayed at the Mission in the 20th C. The Mission was host to both Officers and Cadets during much of the 20th C.An example of trainee cadet clothing produced in the 20th C (ID No. 8405.66.075.6069).Stiffened size 17 white nylon-covered cap with air-vents and leather and black felt headband, with navy-blue woollen chin strap; lined with fabric and calico and stitched and printed nylon label.Combination of printing and hand-written; see image attached. Hand-printing "Reynold/ATC" (which possibly stands for Australian Trainee Cadet).sailor cadet, ran, trainee cadet, royal australian navy, agcf, reynold

The City of Ballarat unanimously resolved to erect a Civic Hall in 1951. The architects, Gordon Murphy, of Melbourne, and H.L. and L.J. Colburn, of Ballarat, were commissioned in 1952. The Council constructed the foundations and footings for the building under the supervision of the former City engineer, Mr L.H. Finch, in 1953. These footings are of massed concrete. The design for the building took advantage of the cross fall of the land, providing for the Small Hall to be entered from the Doveton Street frontage through a foyer under the Main Stage, the structure is steel with brick panels, with accommodation for 1,592 persons in the Main Hall and 440 persons in the Lower Hall. Black and white photograph of a brick building known as Ballarat Civic Hall. It is located on the corner of Mair Street and Doveton Street North. The Shakespeare statue out the front of the building was unveiled on 17 November 1960. ballarat civic hall, civic hall, colburn, finch

Document. 2 Extracts of Entry of Birth of Gertrude Eva Perry 4th March 1917. Entry Number 2883/17 Father - Herbert Louis Perry. Mother - Evaline Rosa Perry nee Denness.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, extract of birth gertrude perry, perry herbert louis, perry evaline rosa, denness

(1) Aerial photographic view of Princes Pier with units of the British Navy alongside 17-25 March 1924. principal vessels are the HMS Hood (OE) and HMS Repulse (OW) with escorts Delhi and Danaepiers and wharves - princes pier, armed services - navy, vessels, hms hood, hms repulse, hms delhi, hms danae

Abbott, Senator Richard Hartley Smith - Resolution and speeches relating to his death. The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia - extracts from the Records of the Parliament. (Senate 17/4/1940). 3 pp. See research.person, individual, richard hartley smith abbott

A sepia photograph of the Sportsmens Thousand Band visit to Sunbury for the Grand Combined Memorial Service on 8 August 1917. It shows a group of 17 men in uniform with their instruments, and a civilian on the right, in front of a blustone building.Handprinted on front: Sportmans Thousand Band visit to Sunbury / for the Grand Combined / Memorial Service Aug 8th 1917.sportsmens thousand band a. i. f., armed forces, bands, military bands, uniforms, 1910s, george evans collection

Originally did not have Spanish style veranda. Has been fish and chip shop, milk bar, bike shop (Billy Bennett)Colour photograph of a pseudo Spanish style brick dwelling. Exterior painted white, tiled hip roof. Brick front fence, cyclone wire gates, at 17 Church Street, Lakes Entrance Victoriafences, houses, heritage study

Yields information about the services in Wendouree Parade and views of Lake Wendouree.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1968 of No. 17 on its way to Mt Pleasant with Lake Wendouree in the background. Tram has a Twin Lakes and Wilkinson Sword roof advert.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 17

Black & white photograph of M&MTB tram T177, at Point Ormond terminus, 23-2-1942. On rear in ink is a caption - see Inscriptions. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back. On rear in ink is 'T309 M&MTB, 'T' class No. 177 in original build at Point Ormond, 23-2-42. Ex Melb. Brunswick & Coburg Tramway's car. W.Jack Photo'trams, tramways, mmtb, t class, mbctt , tram 177

Printed "Bumper Stickers", paper with adhesive back and brown cover paper, on yellow (luminous paper) and black printing with "Ballarat Tourist Tramway", printed on it. 4 No. archived. Image added 17/12/16.tramways, trams, btps, advertisements, sales materials

Framed double page from September 17, 1887 issue of Harper's Weekly; featuring colour lithograph 'An Afternoon Bout at Tennis' by E.A. Abbey. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glass, Cardboardtennis

Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Views of Victoria (General Series) No.34; ‘The Punt, Echuca’; Albumen silver photograph | Photo on card with Title and Description on reverse | Mounted 24 x 30 cm; Photo 12 x 17 cm.On Reverse: ‘The subject of this illustration is the principal crossing-place on the River Murray at Echuca, as regards the ordinary road traffic from the district of Riverina, New South Wales. After the periodical floods, the Punt is found to be insufficient for the large traffic; but this inconvenience will not be found to occur again to any great extent, as the new Railway Bridge from Moama will considerably lessen the road traffic through the Township of Echuca.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), echuca (vic), landscape photography

Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.‘The Township of Walhalla’ : Views of Victoria (General Series) No.37 : Albumen silver photograph | Photo on card with Title and Description on reverse | Mounted 24 x 30 cm; Photo 12 x 17 cm.On Reverse: ‘This romantic Township is situated near Stringer’s Creek in Gipps Land, not far from the celebrated Baw-Baw Mountains. The Long Tunnel Gold Claim has proved a great source of wealth to this small out-of-the-way place, yielding sometimes between 2,000 and 3,000 ounces of gold per month. The population, which is mostly a mining one, reaches nearly 2,000 inhabitants, and are scattered about among the creeks and gullies of the neighbourhood. Until recently, the road traffic was limited to pack-horses, in consequence of the precipitous hills which surround the Town.‘nicholas caire (1837-1918), walhalla, landscape photography

This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 17. General view of earth embankment in Victoria. New South Wales section of work and Township beyond. October 1924.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction

.1 - Four page - folded A4, heavy card, printed in full colour, Memorial Order of Service for Norman Maddock, featuring a number of photos of Norm. Inside is the Order of Service - 17-6-2020trams, tramways, funeral, unions, museums, malvern

Foolscap photocopied sheet titled ""Notice to Traffic Staff - Concession Tickets for use by Unemployed Persons", dated 17/3/1980. Gives details of the ticket and how they could be used along an image of them.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, concession fares

Copy of article by Tony Dingle and Carolyn Rasmussen published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17, 2007 (2 pages), and copy of Certificate of Title Vol 4197 Fol 839286, 1919 (3 pages).Ringwood connection - Property Title transfer history 1969 and 1973, part of Crown Section 20, Parish of Warrandyte, County of Evelyn, Bemboka Road, Warranwood.

see page 5, Lakes Post Newpaper 17 October 1990Black and white photograph, crowd of people gathered around the Post Office Jetty, and along the foreshore, watching the Life Saving Club demonstration. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

see page 17 Lakes Post Newspaper 7 April 1994Black and white photograph Lions Club members Jack Donnelly Don Jobe Bill Jenkins Peter Spark and Graeme Green cooking team for Lions Fish Tasting. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, volunteering, lions club

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 17 right.Print of a drawing of Eva Carmichael, one of two survivors of the shipwreck of the 'Loch Ard' in 1878. Drawing may have been cut from a newspaper?"Eva Carmichael of the 'Loch Ard'".eva carmichael, surman collection, loch ard, shipwrecks

see page 17 Lakes Post Newspaper 20 July 1994Black and white photograph, Victoria Hayes, Most Adorable prize winner at Baby Show for Bone Marrow Registry. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, clubs