This photo is from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympics. The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance.Black and white photo from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan.Reverse side of the photo has "242 17" written on it.1964 paralympics, paralympics

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. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 The Japanese Thrust This volume of the army series of the Australian offical war history relates mainly to the operations in Malaya in the first ten weeks of the war Japan Author: Lionel Wigmore Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1954Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS The top of the Text block has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has 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, australia in the war of 1939-1945 the japanese thrust, australia in the war of 1939-1945, lionel wigmore, australian war memorial

newspaper reports of The Sun dated 9/05/1942Newspaper The Sun 9/5/194210 Japanese Warships Sunk, Enter , The General - MacAthurnewspaper articles from the the sun dated 9/05/1942

Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events dated 9/5/1942 - My War Part 25Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - dated 9/5/1942Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - Battle Of The Coral Sea10 Japanese Warships Sunk - Battle of The Coral Seabattle of te coral sea - 10 japanese warships sunk - enter the general

Belonged to Estelle McNaughton and passed on to her daughter, the donor.A clothed baby doll with a woollen singlet, cloth nappy and safety pin, cream dress with two buttons and long sleeves. Cream semi-circle bib and button and a cream bonnet with embroidered turnback and ribbons.FairyMark "Baby Blue Eyes" Minor Made in Japantoy, baby doll

Silver zippo lighter. 1968 Vietnam coin on one side, signals badge on oppositeVulcan PO BOX 32525. F. CALIF JAPANsignals, zippo lighter, vietnam

Wood-encased telephone (aluminium-reinforced edging strips) in leather carrying case. Hinged lid mostly aluminium (some wooden trim). (Missing from original: Metal dividers/calipers should be held by the leather strips on front of case).Metal instruction plate inside lid - shows wiring diagram with instructions in Japanese. Serial No. (Front of wooden box): 146112 (other inscriptions in Japanese)

Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1st Extra and 2nd Extra Newspaper. Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, USA Sunday December 7 1941.--- (Headline) WAR! Oahu Bombed by Japanese Planes. [9 pages with articles and photographs about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Manila.]9 pages of articles and photographs.

Decorated board presented to the Korumburra Shire by Daisy Chain Group students and Sieko from Japan in 1992. Features a fabric Japanese Girl dressed in a red and gold costume playing with a ball. Set on glossy gold card. The card is signed on the back by seven students.

19 page history of Sho Noboru Takasuka. A Great Australian. Accompanied by various pictures of Sho and his family. Mr. Isaburo (Jo) Takasuka. Ichiko. Rice growers. Japanese. House of Representatives Rikken Seiyukai Party Japan. Shire President of Huntly, Victoria.person, individual, sho takasuka

The Battle of Sunda Strait was a naval battle which occurred during World War II in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java, and Sumatra. On the night of 28 February – 1 March 1942, the Australian light cruiser HMAS Perth and the American heavy cruiser USS Houston faced a major Imperial Japanese Navy task force. After a fierce battle of several hours duration, both Allied ships were sunk. The sinking of HMAS Perth at the Battle of Sunda Strait 28 February -1 March 1942 cost 357 Australian lives. A further 324 crewmen fell into enemy hands. Two and a half years of brutal captivity claimed the lives of 106 of these men - 53 on the Thai Burma Railway alone.Framed cuttings of newspaper articles,13 photographs and 7 flags As Portrayed to the Australian Public 1942-1945 BATTLE OF JAVA SEA & SUNDA STRAIT 27 FEB - 1 MAR 1942 The first and only battle fought by a combined American Australian British and Dutch Naval Force against the Japanesesunda strait, hmas perth

Items souvenired by Maurice Anthony BYRNE RAAF. Refer Cat No 215.9 for his service details.Four banknotes issued by the Japanese Government for Indonesia and Timor. Notes are in Dutch, Portuguese and English. Various denominations.numismatics - notes; asian currencies, japanese, dutch

Handwritten letter of unknown merchant seaman called Phil to his mum in 1945. Phil was a seaman on the MT Bralanta.Rare letter of a seaman to his mother telling about his time and activities while on shore leave.2 pages letter handwritthen in pencil on a thin japanese paper with logo "A Souvenir/ MN / the Merchant Navy"mt bralanta, phil, merchant navy, mn, australia, sydney, newcastle, v.e. day, ww2, luna park, shore leave

Japanese Invasion Money 10 Dollars for Australian Mandated Territorys such as PNG, Gilberts Solomons & New Britian.ephemera, ww2, general

Crumbling label S&H in a red Cycle, almost like the Japanese flag white cork lidS&H concentrated soluble Essence of Orange - Kola Guarantees Quality Stevenson & Howell limited, London

Used in WWIILeaflets dropped to the civil population of Japanese occupied territories by RAAF 24 Squadron B-24 Liberatorsa22.10, frecker

Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC

Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for aircrew and ground crew and defence activitiesSmall bakelite Japanese "NICK" aircraft model. Coloured matt black including hole for suspension and mobility."NICK" E9-3811 D^D D/LtdC

Colour slide in a mount. Renewal of Tsukiji district (1960s, unrealised), Tokyo, Japan (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 36 / APR 68M7slide, robin boyd

Aluminium boomerang shaped piece of a Japanese Zero souvenir. Refer also to item number 0136-01Stamped on left side -Part Jap Zero. Stamped on right side Darwin June 1942.trench art

Souveniered during ww11. except three coins.19 Japanese coins, 1 American. cent. 1943. 1 French coin. 1949 1Greek coin1954.

Golden rams head shaped badge with red eyes and a Japanese flag with blue and white plastic packaging.

Booklet "Japanese. Army" notes on Characteristics, Organisation, TraininSep 1940 with 2 later amendments (part of COL049)documents, ww2, general

Staff member, possibly Principal, James Davis, showing a plant to 2 Japanese men holding notebooks.staff, plants, james davis, japanese people

The Japanese occupied present day Indonesis from 7-12-1941 to 15-8-1945. Indonesia was a Dutch colony at the time and Dutch Indonesians were imprisoned, starved and otherwise treated with great cruelty.This tile is of importance as a reminder of the War in the Pacific and the suffering of Dutch colonials during the Japanese occupation.A small, simply coloured ceramic tile commemorating the liberation of the Dutch East Indies on August 15, 1945. An illustrated paper applique has been stuck on the top surface.The following words and phrases are recorded on the paper applique: 15 augustus 1945; NED. INDIE VRIJ; nooit vergeten (never forget). The dates 7-12-1941and 15-8-1945 record the time of Japanese occupation. The tile is further illustrated with a map of the (now) Indonesian islands; two cut lines of barbed wire and two triumphant lions.