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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Narrative of an Expedition into Central Australia Vol 1
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. Narrative of an Expedition into Central Australia Vol 1 During the years 1844,5, and 6 Author: Charles Sturt Publisher: T & W Boone Date: 1849Label on spine cover with typed text RA 919.02 STU 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, narrative of an expedition into central australia vol 1, expedition into central australia the years 1844,1845, 1846, charles sturt -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, Aboriginal languages and clans : an historical atlas of Western and Central Victoria, 1800-1900, 1990
Comprehensive coverage of language in the Western and Central Victorian areas, 1800-1900. Includes detailed language structures and historical details, Aboriginal Protectors and their work are included.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsaboriginal clans, spatial and social organization, dhauwurd wurrung, gundijimara, djab wurrung, dja dja wurrung, djargurd wurrung, gadubanud, girai wurrung, gulidjan, jardwadjali, wada wurrung, wergaia -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Crowd Scene, Dancing the May Pole Central Park
Huttley - Martin FamilyB/W Landscape: At Central PARK. Students dancing the May Poe watched by crowd. 1 Pole for Girls 1 Pole for Boys, in sailor suitsPostcard Correspondence Address only Kodak Madge and ray Huttley Stawell huttley, martin -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Seat & Sundial at Central Park Stawell 1931
Memorial Seat & Sundial at Central Park. May 1931.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Brass Band 1912 -- possibly at Central Park
Stawell Brass Band 1912 possibly at Central Park.stawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Central Park Sports Oval with Cricketers and No 1 Grandstand
Central Park Sports Oval with Cricketers and No 1 Grandstand.stawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Large Redgum Corroboree Tree fallen at Central Park with workmen assessing the damage -- Coloured
Corroboree Tree – Central Park Workmen looking at treestawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park - Old Seating being demolished 1972
Central Park - Old Seating being demolished 1972stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Emily Gap, Central Australia
Done by Leonhard Adam, Emily Gap central Australia leonhard adam, emily gap nt -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Jack Donaldson Memorial in Central Park Stawell 1940’s
Central Park - Jack Donaldson Memorial 1940’sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park & Sundial Stawell -- Postcard
Murray Views No. 1. Central Park and Sundial Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell No2 Cricket Eleven -- Central Park Match
Stawell No2 Cricket Eleven - Central Park Matchstawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Cricket Team at Central Park 1928
Stawell Cricket Team played Hamilton at Central Park 1928stawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Large Redgum Corroboree Tree --- Fallen down at Central Park
Large Redgum Corroboree Tree – Central Park fallen to groundstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry Close up of Column
Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry Colour Photographstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry
Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry Colour Photographstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park Gardens & the Sundial Stawell
Valentine's Postcard. V1. The Gardens and Sundial Central Park Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Close up view of the Memorial Seat & Sundial at Central Park Stawell
Close up view of Seat and Sundial at Central Park Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Close up view of the Inscription on the Memorial Seat at Central Park Stawell
Close up view of Inscription on Seat at Central Park Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Messrs. Chapman, Neal & Ledger -- Cyclists At Central Park 1905
Cyclists At Central Park. Messrs. Chapman. Neal & Ledger 1905stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, No 1 Grandstand in Central Park & Mr JJ Jones with Mr A E Neil
No 1 Grandstand Central Park (J.J. Jones & A.E. Neil)stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park No1 Grandstand Looking Due North c1955
Central Park No1 Grandstand Looking Due North c1955stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry Close up of Plaque
Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry Colour Photographstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry
Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry stawell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Delysia Westwood, Tree Survey Central Gardens, 1986
Numbered plan with legend of trees in Central Park: Height, Diameter, Rating and comments for each tree. Dated November 1986 by Delysia Westwood. Scale 1:500.delysia westwood, tree survey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - photocopy, Central Hill Estate, 2/05/1953 12:00:00 AM
Copies of a sale brochure for the auction of 55 sites on the subdivision Central Hill Estate, Mitcham.Copies of a sale brochure for the auction of 55 sites on the subdivision Central Hill Estate, Mitcham. Agents Edward Haughton Pty Ltd and Stanley R. Penny & Co.Copies of a sale brochure for the auction of 55 sites on the subdivision Central Hill Estate, Mitcham.central hill estate, mitcham, australian tesselated tile co pty ltd, rooks road, mitcham, grace street, mitcham, gibson street, mitcham, howard street, mitcham, edward haughton pty ltd, stanley r. penny & co. -
Port of Echuca
Photograph, Black & white photograph of the Central Darling River, near Wilcannia in the 1902 drought, 19/09/1984
This photo shows the extent of the 1902 drought. Also shows the state of the river pre-irrigation A black & white photograph of the Central Darling River, near Wilcannia in the 1902 drought. The river is very low. A bridge leads to a settlement on the left, and there is a boat underneath the bridge.There is a National Library of Australia stamp on the back. Also written in pencil is the following; "originals from H.Coulson Collection.drought, darling river, wilcannia, 1902, irrigation, bridges -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph (digital image), 1961 Macleod High School McHIGH Central Australia Trip, 1961_
Photograph of Macleod High School students on a trip to Central Australia in 1961.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Names identified on back of photograph.macleod high school, rosemary davies -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group in Fancy Dress taken near the Grand Stand at Central Park
Group in Fancy Dress taken near the Grand Stand Central Parkstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Lindsay's Dancing Class in Central Park including the Langsford sisters
Mrs Lindsay's Dancing Class Central Park (includes the Langsford sisters)stawell