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 Complete Poems of Rupert Brooke Author: Rupert Brooke Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd Date: 1934Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 BRO Pastedown front endpaper has 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 complete poems of rupert brooke, rupert brooke

Charlie Kirby sings songs at Balranald. Life interview and stories with Mrs Jackson Stuart at Swan Hill.CD, recording notes (for tracks 00191a and 00191b)yitha yitha, yida yida, wemba wemba, wamba wamba, balranald, swan hill, charlie kirby, mrs jackson stuart

This is a photograph of the Sunbury Baths used by the people of Sunbury before the building of the swimming pool. There are six people on the bank of the creek.A unmounted sepia photograph of the Jackson's Creek used for the Sunbury Baths. The are six unidentified people on the bank of the creek.'SUNBURY BATHS' written on bottom centrejackson's creek, the nook, swimming club, sunbury, sunbury baths, sport, swimming, george evans collection

Faded, waist length,colour photograph of Jackson Bissett. V.P.S.S.A. Championship Representative 2002 - 100 metres.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - jackson bissett 2002

4 senior boys (pupils) at Special School with Cr V Jackson and Mr Warren (Teacher), 1961Herald Sunorganization, education, special school, copyright not for reproduction, herald sun photograph supplied by feature service, the herald & weekly times ltd. melbourne australia

Letters between Jack Barker, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and B.F. Jackson of BTV Channel 6. .1) Typed copy of a letter from E.J. Barker to B.F. Jackson on quarto paper .2) Letter on BTV6 letterhead thanking Jack Barker for his letter.ballarat school of mines, jack barker, e.j. barker, b.f. jackson, bruce jackson, btv6, btv channel 6, arthur burrows

Worn by Nurses while serving in Hospitals during WW2Worn by Nurses during WW2 as part of their Uniform RED SHOULDER CAPE With WHITE COLLAR AND RISING SUN BADGEJACKSON 13017 GH . V310 Made in Australia 1943 Size

This padlock provides conceptual knowledge regarding the padlocks used in Victorian goldfield gaols. Brass padlock under brown paint. Dents and scratches. No key. Open shackle. "JACKSONS" engraved in arch across keyhole. Smeared fingerprints in paint. gaol, prisoner, padlock

Brown grained leather - crocodile imprint. Metal attachments; one leather handle. 2x 180mm long straps- 20mm depth. Top opening. Inside tag reads split leather & makers name. Bag folds in to middle . Central lock & handle. Latch to fasten each end of metal trimming. Fabric lining in mid brown colour/ fair condition.John Jackson & Co.P.L. Melbourne , Victoria 1891-1901-1937

Oil on canvasSigned 'James R Jackson' in lower left corner of painting.

Identity Discs detailing name and No., Unit & Nationality - often called dog tags.Set of 3 Identity discs, hard leather. 1. 8 sided with two holes, dark brown. 2. Rounds, reddish brown in colour - one hole. 3. 8 sided grey brown in colour, two holes. All joined with a piece of knotted string.Stamped on discs, the following; 1. G B Jackson, 2172, O.E., I Aus, I.M.T. Coy. 2. G.B. Jackson, 2172, O.E., 1 Aus, M.T. Coy. 3. Jackson G., DP, A.M., 2172, I AUS, D.S. Coy.passchendaele barracks trust, dog tags, g. b. jackson

A black and white photograph of a bluestone arched bridge over Jackson Creek in Macedon Street. Taken at Easter 1934.on back: written in pen; Bridge @ Sunbury / Easter 1934cullinan, uraina, eileen, sunbury, jackson creek, macedon street, bulla, bridges, bluestone bridge, 1930s, george evans collection

Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division.single handed cross-cut saw. Peg grip missing?circular brass manufacturer's plate: SPEAR & JACKSON Sheffield. Crown symbol.churchill island, crosscut, saw, tool, machinery

The Young Sea Officers Sheet Anchor by Lever, Darcy Publisher Jackson and Asquith, printers, Swinegate Leeds. Date 1835flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the young sea officers sheet anchor, book, darcy lever

A black and white photograph of a farm buildings at Rupertswood with Jackson Creek in the near background and the Caloola Training Centre on the hill in the background.sunbury asylum, rupertswood, farming, clarke, william (sir), farmbuildings, salesian order, caloola training centre, george evans collection

Dark green booklet, records of medical dispensary bottles supplied to Mr. E.J. Jackson, 1946-1952, handwritten entriesmedical dispensary record, bendigo united friendly society

The inscription on the back of this photograph says it was the first bike race held in Linton, in 1929: "Starters l-r: Harold Petterson, Jim Thomas, Sam Stapleton, Mick McInneny, Harold Commons, George Perry, Les Riley (the winner), Les Jackson, Fred Appleby, Les Balchin. Background: Dan Cornish, Jim Ryan with his daughter Mary".Copy of original sepia photograph, showing ten competitors standing in a row beside their bicycles in front of the Linton Post Office."First bike race ever held in Linton 1929. Starters L to R ; Harold Pettersen, Jim Thomas, Sam Stapleton, Mick McErninney, Harold Commons, George Perry, Les Riley(the winner) Les Jackson, Fred Appleby, Les Balchin. Background , Dan Cornish, Jim Ryan with his daughter Mary".bicycle races, sports, events, harold petterson, jim thomas, sam stapleton, mick mcinneny, harold commons, george perry, les riley, les jackson, fred appleby, les balchin, dan cornish, jim ryan, mary ryan

Document Herbert Jackson Leed document gold mining lease, Vol. 325 Fol. 35900, dated 1 April 1941. 4 page document with attached map and one unattached page. Map shows area in state Forest, Parish of Mandurang. Lease between Herbert Jackson Leed and State of Victoriaorganization, mining, gold mining lease, herbert jackson leed of bendigo, gold mining lease

The Eltham Roads Board was established in 1856. This is a unique significant record of early settlers in the Shire of Eltham. One of 6 early rate books. This is among the oldest items in the EDHS collection. An article in the Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser Friday 21 Nov 1941 Page 5 titled: District's Early History states: "The first rate book which is still in existence at the Shire Office is for the year ending October 14, 1858 and is probably the best record possible to indicate the development of the district. At the time properties were rated as follows: Cultivated land. 6d. per acre; pasture land, 1d. per acre: estimated annual value of buildings, etc., 6d in the (pound). The total amount of rate recorded for the year was (pounds)153/14/8. Properties were described as being situated at Lower Plenty, Yarra Yarra, Eltham, Lower Eltham, Kangaroo Ground, Yarra Flats, Diamond Creek and the Yarra."Ledger with printed columns: Number, Name of Occupier, Description, Where situated, Cultivated land, Pasture land, Estimated annual value of buildings, Rate, Remarks. Ledger filled out by hand with 152 entries (not alphabetically arranged). A number of blank pages are included. Copy re-bound in green hard leather look card by Arnall & Jackson Pty Ltd Brunswick, 1968 Inside cover includes a compliments slip taped to the cover from Arnall & Jackson Pty Ltd. with handwritten inscription: "Ian, I hope the hysterical society doesn't get historical about this". Organised 1968 I. Maynard Inside cover includes pasted printed note: RATE OF ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: Cultivated land 6d per acre Pasture land 1 per acre Estimated Annual Value of Buildings, &c., 6d. in the Pound eltham roads board, rate book, rate payers, transaction, pioneers, settlers, 1858, assessment ledger, eltham road district, public records office victoria (prov), rate books, shire of eltham archives

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Tool store: Henry Jackson and Co. Sandhurst. The ironmongers was established in 1852.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Plan of subdivision in Blackburn South between Holland Road and Blackburn Road. Estate advertised by Spencer Jackson, 341 Collins Street.Plan of subdivision in Blackburn South land subdivision, henwoods estate, blackburn south, holland road, brazeel street, marama street, blackburn road, gissing street, hearty street

Jones Family Collection - NP2565 to NP2606. See also ND3831.Black and white photograph of the horse 'Jackson Jones' Flower Farm in Mt Pleasant Road, Nunawading, with the tennis courts in the background - 1936.jones, bette, walter, rolf, geoffrey, arthur, keith, lionel, muriel, jones flower farm, mount pleasant road nunawading

Cast steel straight edged blade affixed to a walnut handle with brass rivets. NONPARIEL [on plaque] [elephant trade mark on handle and blade] W.T. JACKSON SHEFFIELDtennon saw; churchill island; amess barn

Identity the families registered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintssmall sheet of film Alphabetical Index JACKSON - ARIADNE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsfamily, register, alphabetical