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Merbein District Historical Society
Article - Calendar, Birdwoodton General Store 1953, 1953
R. F. and D. M. Pavey ownersBusinesses used calendars to advertise their goods and services.Coloured Calendar "Pioneering Days 1851" print top half, bottom half includes General Store information and calendar'Chas. Steele and Co. Pty. Ltd. Printers, Melbourne' 'From original painting by C. Salis Lloyd'grocers, oil, petrol, business, birdwoodton, 1954, newsagents, -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - ROYAL SOUTHERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Certificate, Merit Certificate of Mavis Christian, 1900 - 1940
Th Sixth f 7 Photocopies of Photos Taken on our Creek about 1936, Evelyn Hyslop, Mavis Christian, Valma Hyslop, Jean Christian Behind Group, Rene McMorrow Sitting on log -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of four girls at swimming hole, 1900 - 1940
Th Sixth f 7 Photocopies of Photos Taken on our Creek about 1936, Evelyn Hyslop, Mavis Christian, Valma Hyslop, Jean Christian Behind Group, Rene McMorrow Sitting on log -
Clunes Museum
Financial record - RECEIPT, 1913
F. W. WEICKHARDT INVOICE WAS FOR REPAIRS ETC.A RECEIPT FROM F.W. WEICKHARDT FOR EIGHT POUNDS TWO AND SIXPENCE, APRIL 23RD 1913. IRONMONGER MERCHANT.local history, documents, receipts, weickhardt -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph - Team Photograph, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heidelberg Golf Club 1952 Pennant Team, 1952
Photographs of 1952 men's Pennant team, standing with pennant and seated. Team members named in caption: A. Robinson, F. Gonzales, P. Hannah, M. Riley, E. McCutchan (Captain), R. Smith, F. Hosking, T. Garrett. Mounted team photos with caption. Original black and white photo and laminated copyNames of team membersmen's pennant, pennant, 1952 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Interned Woolbuyers
Wool Buyers Interned 1939 from Sydney. Standing: P. Buettner; H. Becker; E. Noltenius; H. Schuster; F. Karpe; J. Wolfgarten; G. Fabarius; P. Hauff; P. Reuter; F. Hoffmann. Centre: Senior Buyers: J. Eckardt; G. Weisspflog; F. Kirschner; C. Heckmanns; Hans Beck. Front: W. Eckels; K. Waldthausen; A. Scheidt; H. Keil; R. Schoeller.Black and white photograph of 3 rows of men (1 row standing, 1 row sitting and 1 row squatting) in front of some trees and bushes. Some of the men are in suits others no suit jackets.143 in centre frontbuettner, becker, notenius, schuster, karpe, wolfgarten, fabarius, hauff, reuter, hoffmann, eckhardt, weisspflog, kirschner, heckmanns, beck, eckels, waldthausen, scheidt, keil, schoeller, woolbuyers, haynes, camp 1 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 2 images overlooking Ringwood from Loughnans Hill showing the antimony mine and brick works c.1914
A letter on one of the postcards is dated 1914 and is addressed to "Mrs. F. Palmer, c/- Mrs. E. F. Tregaskis, White House Road, Ringwood". The letter is to her mother and the daughter's name is "Eveline". The following is written on the back of one of the enlargements, "View of Ringwood East taken from Loughnans Hill showing the antimony mine and brick works. Houses across centre are in Warrandyte Road. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - ORDER FORMS
By using this Cat No it will bring up all associated items re Thompsons.1. Commonwealth Order to Ordnance Factory Bendigo to harden, temper and test 4" MK x 1 x Naval Barrels, "" F" nickel steel. Six barrel numbers are shown. Dated 1 Oct 1942. 2. Commonwealth Order to Bendigo Ordinance Factory to harden, temper and test piece 4"breech block billett "F" Nickel steel. Thompsons Foundry.1. Stamped - order finished. Received 2 Oct 1942 - order tracking signed by R. J. Liniacke, shipped 28 June 1944. 2. Stamped - order. Received 21 Nov 1942 - signed by R. J. Liniacke.ww2, cannon manufacture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WINNING WAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, October 7, 2004. Winning ways: the under 17 Carnival team from 1961. Back row: coach R. Lee, F. Hinton, G. Marshall, F. Lagoon, S. McGann, P. Lampard, M. Wilkinson. Front: H. Muller, V. Gill, R. Swift, P. Parr and P. Hogan.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AUSTRALASIAN FEDERAL CONVENTION CERTIFICATE, 1898
Paper certificate commemorating the Australian Federal Convention with photograph of State Premiers and names of participants, presented to Mrs. George Lansell of Bendigo by F. C. Mason, Speaker, Melbourne. Markings - 'Presented to Mrs. George Lansell, Bendigo, by F C Mason (Frederick Conway Mason), Speaker, Melbourne, Victoria.' 'Robert S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.' 'L. (Ludwig) Lang del and lith.'person, individual, george lansell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1946 - 1948
All the photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.(.1) Sepia tone photo with 2 soldiers standing. The taller on the right is F.W.(Dinky) Dean as a young soldier. (.2) Sepia tone photo with 5 soldiers in a street. F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. (.11) On rear in pen, “Dad Kelly and remember Harry Woodward, taken 1945 at Morotai”photography, military, bcof -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CLUNES, CIRCA 1973
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY F.C. WEICKHARDTCOLOURED PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING PANORAMIC VIEW OF CLUNES TOWNSHIP, MOUNTED ON BOARD WITH MOCK FRAME AROUND EDGE ON BACK HAS INSCRIPTIONPRESENTED TO TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE COUNCIL. MAY 1973 F CONRAD WEICKHARDT 24.5. 73 CLUNES NOVEMBER 1972 TAKEN BY F C WEICKHARDTlocal history, photography, photographs, weickhardt family -
National Wool Museum
Book, The marketing of wool
"The marketing of wool - A F Du Plessis MA,1931"R V Billiswool marketing wool sales, wool marketing, wool sales -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, F&T Industries, Circular to Shareholders, 04.06.1971
Details of the offer to Shareholders of Stegbar by F & T Industries.Typewritten, foolscap, 1 page. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, F&T Industries, Circular to Shareholders, 05.07.1971
Details of the offer to Shareholders of Stegbar by F & T Industries.2 page document plus a letter -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F Winn.Sepia photograph of the San Remo Church with lady and girl in front of church.On back: "San Remo Church"san remo church, churches, san remo victoria, f winn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph of the old Suspension Bridge at San Remo. Newhaven on other side of bridge.On back: "San Remo Bridge"san remo suspension bridge, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, f winn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph Front view of the Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Islandisle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, hotels, f winn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnSepia photograph of the South Coastline of Phillip Island with waves crashing on the rocks.phillip island coastline, south coast phillip island, coastal, f winn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph of the Rhyll Stone Cairn - a memorial to the early explorers.rhyll memorial phillip island, rhyll stone cairn, rhyll cairn, phillip island memorial rhyll, f winn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph of a man holding a Little Penguin.On back: "At Phillip Island service car driver shows a penguin"wildlife - penguins, penguin phillip island, little penguin phillip island, fairy penguin, f winn -
Clunes Museum
Ceremonial object - NUMISMATICS
MEDAL WORN BY F. J. EBERHARD AT MASONIC MEETINGSMASONIC BREAST JEWEL - ALL NATIONS LODGE NO.28 GOLD PLATED MOUNTED ON PALE BLUE RIBBON DISPLAYED IN ROYAL BLUE SILK LINED PRESENTATION CASEREVERSE OF SYMBOL - WOR. BRO. F.J. EBERHARD IN RECOGNITION OF HIS VALUABLE SERVICES AS SECRETARY - CLUNES 6TH DECEMBER.1927local history, societies, freemason, clunes lodge no.28, eberhard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Ash Tray
This item belonged to Mr. F. Johns father of the donor.An ash tray in the form of a chimney place with hood over the fire grate and a place to rest lighted cigarette so the smoke goes up the chimney. Inscribed with "Smugglers Hearth"Registered Design 35246personal effects, smoking accessories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Christmas Greetings 1941, 1941_
Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, sent to Harold Black from Ron Mill. This card had to have been sent just before the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941.Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, printed in black on white card, with A. I. F. Australian Army Pay Corps colour patch.From Ron Mill. All the best for 1942 Paddy. Remember me to the boys. Ronworld war 2. malayan campaign, mill, ron, black family -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Architecture
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. A History of Architecture On the Comarative Method for the Student, Craftsman and Amateur Author: Professor Banister Fletcher, and Banister F Fletcher, Architect Publisher: BT Batsford Date: 1905Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 720 FLE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front 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, a history of architecture, banister fletcher -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, There Came A Call
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. There Came A Call Author: Lilian Turner (Mrs F. Lindsay Thompson) Publisher:Ward Lock & Co Date: 1930 The Book Title on the spine is handwritten in black ink Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC TUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children's Library covered by a sticker 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, there came a call, lilian turner, mrs f. lindsay thompson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Men and Manners In Australia
Men and Manners In Australia Being a Social and Economic Sketch History Author: J. Alex Allan Publisher: F. W. Cheshire Pty Ltd Date: 1945 Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994 ALL warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, men and manners in australia, j. alex allan -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Cambridge Natural History Vol 5
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 1942 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 Cambridge Natural History Vol 5 Peripatus Myriapods and Insects Pt 1 Edited by S F Harmer & A E Shiley Publisher:MacMillan & Co Date: 1895 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 595.1 HAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the cambridge natural history vol 5, s f harmer, a e shiley, peripatus myriapods and insects -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph showing six men, a horse and dog outside F. Acars' blacksmith shop. The men are all wearing hats. Photo is mounted on cardboard.