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Melton City Libraries
Photograph, 'Melton State School 430 Class Photo, 1916
Head Teacher Thomas Lang Miss Silke, Miss Lang Back Row L – R 1-16 Jongebloed, Julius son of Gottfried. Storekeeper 5-1 Jan 1907 Manning, Eric Frederick son of Thomas Hotelkeeper. 4-6 1906 not named Dodemaide - ? Raleigh, Albert son of Oliver. Hawker 5-11 1904 Whiteside, Thomas son of Edward 5-6 1904 7. not named 8. not named 9. not named 10. not named 11. not named Jongebloed, Claus could be Augustus 19-10-06 April 1911 Coburn not named Whiteside, Albert Ernest son of Alexander. Labourer 4-11 Oct 1905 16. not named 2nd Back Row L-R No 1-18 1. not named 2. not named McGuire, Leopold son of John. Carpenter 22-2-03 Jan 1911 MC 23/11/15 Dodemaide, ? 5. not named 6. not named Whittington, Henry son of Wm. Blacksmith. 17-4-05 Jan 1910. MC 74845 Coburn, Albert, son of Fredr. 4-8 July 1904 not named Wickham, Edward son of George. Carpenter. 7-4 July 1908 26/1/1916 11. not named Wickham, George son of George. Carpenter 7-4 July 1908 26/11/1915 not named not named Dodemaide ? 16…not named Watson, Donald son of Alexr. 6-5-05 1911 Trewin, James son of Willm. James 31-3-03 1910 2nd Front Row L –R No 1-14 not named McGuire, Monica, daughter of John Carpenter 22-4 Jan 1909 St Ambrose Brunswick ? McLennan, Bella McDonald Gladys, daughter of Donald 6-2 1906 Riddell, Annie daughter of Joseph 6-3 July 1903 Minns, Chesney daughter of Fredk. 5-5 Sept 1904 Watts, Alice daughter of James. Labourer 6-11 May 1906 Toolern Neal Margaret, daughter of John 4-3 April 1902 Barrie, Essie (not found), Myra daughter of Wm Henry 7-6 May 1905 Werribee Wilson, Lila daughter of Alfred George Farmer 6- Jan 1907 Robinson, Florence daughter of Thomas 5-10 Mar 1908 Burns, Caroline James 4-10 Mar 1907 Trewin, (Lena) Emily daughter of Thomas. Farmer 10-3 Jan 1904 Jessie McLellan daughter of Duncan Farmer 5-11-07 1912 ? Head Teacher Thomas Lang, Miss Silke, Miss Lang and a group of students in front of one of the school buildings. education, local identities -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Book, Andrew Elliot, publisher, "A Voice from the Bush", Sermons by Rev. T. Hastie, Buninyong,1877, 1877
Book of sermons with an historical introduction to life in 1840s Port Phillip.Hardcover book of sermons preached in the early days of Victoria by the Rev. Thomas Hastie with a short account of the growth of the Presbyterian Church in that colony. Published by Andrew Elliot, Edinburgh, 1877, 386 pages.Book of sermons with an historical introduction to life in 1840s Port Phillip.thomas hastie, presbyterian church, buninyong -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Certificate of Marriage, Thomas GOULD and Margaret FORSTER, 30 Dec 1863
Thomas GOULD and Margaret FORSTER were the parents of Barbara Annie GOULD. Barbara married William Tulloch Oat TURNBULL at Ross Street, Port Melbourne on 9 Oct 1884. They had one daughter, Margaret Keith and one son Sydney. This item was passed on to Nancy U'REN with a small number of items relating to the Turnbull family with an early 1970s note from Suzanne GORDON, great-granddaughter of Barbara Annie TURNBULL nee GOULD, wishing Nancy good luck with her work on Sandridge.Photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage between Thomas GOULD and Margaret FORSTER at Ballarat on 30 Dec 1863.thomas gould, margaret gould nee forster, william tulloch oat turnbull, barbara annie turnbull nee gould, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Goodwin Family, n.d
Information on the family of Augustus Goodwin,.Information on the family of Augustus Goodwin, founding father of St John's Anglican Church Blackburn, along with Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton. Describes a group photo no longer held.Information on the family of Augustus Goodwin,.morton thomas richards burrowes, founding father -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Cook correspondence
Letters to W. Cook from Ringwood Fruit Association Limited (1921) and Studley Preserving Co. (1923).Letters to W. Cook from Ringwood Fruit Association Limited (1921) and Studley Preserving Co. (1923). With account from Thomas Sweetnam, Auctioneer for household furniture and farm equipment purchased (1896)Letters to W. Cook from Ringwood Fruit Association Limited (1921) and Studley Preserving Co. (1923).ringwood fruit association limited, studley preserving co., thomas sweetnam & co., cook, w -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Special Tabacco Ration for Ex-Service personnel, 1945 (estimated)
Part of a collection for Thomas Henry Anderson VX 34767Consummers copy of rationing certificate for tabacco to Ex-Service personnelConsumer's Copy/ National Security (Tabacco Rationing) Regulations 1942/ Specil Tabacco Ration for Ex-Service personnel/ Surname Anderson Christian Names: Thomas Henry/ Address: P.O. Red Cliffs/ Male or Female/ Service Number: VX 34767/ Identity Card No/ R(unreadable) No./ Monthly Quota Selected- Cigarettes... 8oz Tabacco/ see details on other side/Nominated Retailer x Stracos..(Unreadable)..P/L/ John..L (unreadable) & Co/ (to be filled in bt retailer)/ Quota to operate on and from ....../ National Security (Tabacco Rationing) Regulations 1942/ I declare that I am a genuine smoker, that all supplies to be/ drawn as above are for my own personal use/ and that I have no other source of supply./ ...... signature of Applicant/ c.812/9.45-c.5491/ Authorized by (faded Signature)/ Chairman, Tabacco Distribution Committee/ Place Melle Ror Date: 20 Feb 1946 (More details on back of sheet but it is glused to a board)discharge, thomas, 1942, anderson, tabacco, rationing, henry, cigarettes, regulations, nation, security -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Toast 25-5-1986 [Hallatrow], 1986
Hallatrow is located at 6 Holroyd Street Kew. It was the home of Thomas Brodribb. The notes were written by his descendant and recall his family's occupation of the house.A manuscript, written by Jim Brodribb, the grandson of Thomas Brodribb, the original owner of Hallatrow, recalling his family's years at Hallatrow (now 6 Holroyd Street in Studley Park.) hallatrow - 6 holroyd street - kew )vic), historic buidlings - studley park - kew (vic) -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Learmonth, Learmonth Tennis Team Winners 1941, 1941
Written in the Melbourne "ARGUS" newspaper on the 17th February 1941 under "COUNTRY SPORTS - TENNIS". In the B Grade contests for the Norman Grills Cup Learmonth No. 2 (E. Blain, J. Blain), W. McIntyre, L. Hucker, The Misses M. Ryan, D. Grills, J. Thomas and D. Dean d. Garibaldi. These players were all from the Learmonth and Weatherboard districts.A sepia photo on cardboard backing 12 x 9 1/2 inches. The photo itself is 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches in a landscape shape. There are 5 men and four women tennis players, all holding tennis rackets with a Premiership Cup at their feet.Learmonth No. 2 Country Week Tennis Team. Winners Season 1941. Names L-R Back row. L. Hucker (Vic, Capt.), W. McIntyre (Weatherboard), L. Rasdell, E. Blain. L-R Front row. Miss D. Dean (Mrs Toleman), Miss J. Thomas (Mrs Lyttle. Weatherboard), J. Blain (Capt.), Miss D. Grills (Mrs David Baird), Miss M. Ryan (Mrs Harrison. Weatherboard). Photographer - Thornton, Richards & Co, Ballarat.learmonth. tennis team, 1941, hucker, mcintyre, rasdell. blain, dean, thomas, grills, ryan -
Victoria Police Museum
Prison record (Thomas Brooks), 14 June 1920
Thomas Brooks's had a long criminal career beginning in 1889 under various aliases. His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). Most of his crimes were committed whilst under the influence of drink.Prison record for Thomas Brooks, prisoner registered number 22986, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, thomas brooks, horse stealing, imposition, housebreaking -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, A. Gye Photographer, Hogans Commercial Hotel and Store, late 1880's
Original sepia photograph of Thomas Hogan's Commercial Hotel and Cash Drapery Store. Signs on building - Hogan's Commercial Hotel, Cash Drapery, cheap boot and shoe ware house. London House, sign post made from gum tree.Sepia original photograph of many men, women, children, horses and buggies in front of Hogan's Commercial Hotel and store.on back: Thomas Hogan's Commercial Hotel and Cash Drapery Store, Ross Street, Tatura.hogans commercial hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TEXT OF TALK: THE FIRST 50 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY IN BENDIGO
TEXT OF TALK - ''THE FIRST 50 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY IN BENDIGO''. (Stamped on first and last page with name of Mc.G W Morse 'Dunmaghlas' 36 Thomas St, Kangaroo Flat. (author?; no date provided). Typed pages cut and mounted on 17 stapled pages. References to: W C Vahland; ''The Golden Lodge of Bendigo''; organ; Corinthian Lodge of Sandhurst; ''Black Liners''; Eaglehawk Lodge; Zenith Lodge; Golden and Corinthian Lodge; Art Union; Masonic Charity Sunday; Sandhurst Lodge; Corona Lodge; Royal Golden Chapter; Kinghts Templar; Mark Master Masons Degree;mcG. W. Morse, Dunmaghlas, 36 Thomas Street Kangaroo Flat. 3555clubs, social, freemasonry, bro. w.c. vahland, boltons brothers, bendigo gold rush, freemasons, brother r.c. mackenzie, criterian hotel, brother w. scott, brother edward salaman, grant's cafe. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Thomas retroflexion pessaries associated with Dr Frank Forster
Thomas’ Retroflexion Pessary is narrower in proportion to its length, while the greater bow is enlarged to a bulb-like form. It enjoyed great popularity and as such was manufactured in a great variety of sizes. Comprised of hard rubber because of its lightness and the high polish that may be given it. The shape can be adjusted by covering the device in petrolatum and heating it with a spirit lamp or immersing it in boiling water. Manufactured in three sizes, and could be combined with a cup and stem external support. See Allen & Hanburys Gynaecological instruments catalogue, page 707.Two moulded black pessaries, Thomas retroflexion type. Made of black vulcanite. Narrower at one end.pessary, intrauterine device -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Clipping, Soldiers' Voices Heard in Radio Greetings, WWII era
Newspaper clipping of an article about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends and families at home. Exact date is unknown but during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Newspaper clipping adhered to brown support card with note typed by a typewriter down left side.Printed: "SOLDIERS' VOICES HEARD IN RADIO GREETINGS' Typewriter: "STH GILAND SOLDIER - CPL. TOM THOMAS VX 27898"newspaper article, wwii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - ERROL BOVAIRD COLLECTION:GRAMOPHONE CYLINDER ROLLS
? Thomas Edison Cylinder rolls . Thomas A Edison Amberola Mark 30 Gramophone. 7396.1cottage, miners -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Sunday School Union, Arthur's Victory, 1873
A story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story.Small red cloth covered hardcover book for children with gold imprint picture of boys at school sitting at a desk in a classroom. The title and author are in red with a gold background. There are black lined patterns of fleur de lis on the front cover as well. Full page black and white illustrations are throughout as well as floral decorations at the top of each we chapter. Illuminated style lettering is used for the first word of each chapter. Gold edging to the pages and a printed coloured Presented To, page is at the front of the book. The back cover has a fleur de lis symbol in the middle. This is a fine book depicting the world of the C19th. It is believed to be published in 1873. 174p.fictionA story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story. religious stories, school stories, stories for boys -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery - Terry & Beverley Jarvis
Certificate. Appointing an Officer of the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, HENRY THOMAS RIDGE. Black print on cream coloured paper. Includes an embossed Commonwealth of Australia seal. Frame. Mid brown timber with dark green mount & glass front. On front of certificate in black ink: HENRY THOMAS RIDGE ACTIVE CITIZEN EIGHTH OCTOBER LIEUTENANT SEVENTH MAY FORTY TWO Along edge of certificate: 102 59 Twelfth May Forty twodocuments - certificates, frame accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - PAYBOOK, RAAF, 1940
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Royal Australian Air Force Members Pay Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Pay Book No 149120.Printed on front in black: Official No: 431130 Surname: MANLY Christian Name: Arthur Thomas Stamped across front in blue: DISCHARGEDpaybook, raaf, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Social History House Research Assignment, 1986
Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn,Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, included - History of Blackburn, Architecture of the House and first owner, Thomas Richards Burrowes. Morton. Real Estate Brochures, Maps, Photos, Floor Plans.Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, morton thomas richards burrowes, architecture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Book, Cambridge University Press, The Book of Common Prayer, 1952-1953
This Book of Common Prayer, with Psalms, was part of the original furnishings of St Nicholas Seamen's Church, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was operated by the Missions to Seamen organisation. It was dedicated to John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith. It is one of 48 similar books. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This book is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The book is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this book to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Book, titled The Book of Common Prayer. It has a textured black leather cover with embossed lettering on the spine and an embossed gold cross on the front cover. The spine is decorated with horizontal ribs. The fly page has a printed red shield with animal figures in each quadrant and a cross in the shield's centre. The book was printed by Cambridge University Press. Inscriptions and the emblem of a large cross are inlaid in gold on the cover. The edges of the 591 pages are gold leaf. There is an inscription on the inside of the front cover. The book was dedicated to John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith. The book is one of forty-eight similar books in the St Nicholas Seamen’s Church Collection.On the spine "COMMON PRAYER" "CAMBRIDGE" On the front cover Symbol [CROSS] Inside the front cover "John Thomas and Rev A Gurney Goldsmith"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religion, religious service, prayer book, the book of common prayer, cambridge university, john thomas, rev a gurney goldsmith, book 47 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, James Cowley Morgan Fisher, n.d
Document re James Cowley Morgan Fisher, Thomas Bowen and Charles Carter .Document re James Cowley Morgan Fisher, Thomas Bowen and Charles Carter and land at Dorset & Canterbury Road and LL Road (Boronia Road) and Canterbury Road.Document re James Cowley Morgan Fisher, Thomas Bowen and Charles Carter .fisher, james cowley morgan, bowen, thomas, carter, charles, l l vale road vermont, boronia road, vermont, vermont, dorset road, bayswater, canterbury road, vermont, bayswater -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Darlingsford land title, 1863
Thomas Bell Darling purchased 176 acres from the Toolern Creek to Ferris Road. A house and bluestone barn/stables were built. The property was owned by Ralph Parkinson, followed by Richard Manning. SUMMARY – Darlingsford – Auction 1910 Darlingsford – Auction 1910 Melton Express October FRIDAY, October 28th At Three O’Clock At the RAGLAN HOTEL, MELTON SUBDIVISIONAL SALE of the DARLINGSFORD ESTATE, MELTON. Having a long frontage to the TOOLERN CREEK. In the Estate of the late RICHARD MANNING’ W. S. KEAST and L.A. FAIRBAIRN & CO., Auctioneers (in conjunction). Have received instructions from R.F. and J.L. Robertson, executors of Richard Manning deceased to offer by Public Auction, property almost adjoining Melton township, and having a frontage to the Toolern Creek, subdivided in to four lots as under:- Lot 1. – The homestead block containing 176 acres, being portion A, section 11, parish Kororoit together with the improvements, which consist of a 6-roomed stone house, milking shed, dairy, U.G. tank. Lot 2 – 177 acres 2 rood 23 perches, being Crown portion B of section 11 parish Kororoit. This block adjoins the homestead and is partly fenced. Lot 3 – 187 acres, Crown allotment C, section 11, parish Kororoit. adjoining the above lot. Lot 4 - 157 acres 1 rood 27 perches, being Crown allotment 9, section 12, parish of Kororoit. This block is only divided from the above lots by road, and adjoining Messrs. McVean and Gaitskill’s properties. This is one of the best known properties in the Melton district as a cultivation an grazing form, and its close proximity to the township makes it a very valuable, and portion of which could be cut into township blocks and should command a ready sale. For absolute sale. Terms- one fifth cash, one fifth in eight years, balance in 7 years with interest a the rate of 4 1/2 percent. Plan on application For further particulars apply W.S. KEAST, 610 Collins street, Melbourne; and L.A. FAIRBAIRN & Co., St James-buildings, Williams street, or at Bacchus Marsh; and as to the title, Dugdale and Creber, St. James-buildings, William Street Melbourne. Express November 5, 1910 On Friday last, Mr W.S. Keast and Messrs L.A. Fairbairn & Co., in conjunction, offered at the Raglan the Manning Estate known as Darlingsford, comprising of 700 acres, divided into four lots. Lot 4 was submitted first and passed in at L8 per acre. Lot 1 was then put up and went up to L13 per acre, at which it was also passed in. Lot 3 was next offered, and there being no bid was also passed in. Lot 2 was not offered. Express March 18, 1911 The Manning Estate of Darlingsford 600 acres was sold to Mr. Ernie for an undisclosed price. Note: Map KOROROIT COUNTY OF BOURKE Crown Grant Section 11 Portion A Thomas. B. Darling 176 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 1 Portion B A. Russell 170 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 2 Portion C Peter Inglis 176 . 0 . 0 acres on 29.3.1853 Lot 3 Section 12 Portion 3 P. Inglis 157 . 1 . 27 acres on 17.17.1863 Total 176 170 176 157. 1.27 679 . 1.27 acres November 5th 1910 On Friday night last Mr W S Keast and Messrs L A Fairbairn & Co, in conjunction offered at the Raglan Hotel the Manning Estate known as Darlingsford, comprising of 700 acres, divided into four Lots. Lot 4 was submitted first, and was passed in at L8.0.0. per acre. Lot 1 was then put up and went to L13.0.0. per acre at which it was passed in. Lot 3 was next offered, and then Lot 3 was next offered, and then being no bid was passed in. Lot 2 was not offered. October 22nd Notice of sale. 700 acres of splendid land close to the railway station. Divided onto 4 Lots 3 of which are maiden land and the whole of the acres is chocolate soil. No 1 Lot belonged to the late Mr Ralph Parkinson, and for years was liberally supplied with manure and crushed bones, and is capable of producing many crops.. The property being sold to wind up the Estate. Gisborne Gazette Friday December 17th 1911 Mr Sharp has sold his farm at the back of the township to Mr. E Barrie; price L15/10/ per acre. Agreement between Thomas Bell Darling and Ralph Parkinsonlocal identities -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BELT, post 1965
Basic webbing waist belt, green colour with metal keepers & buckles, metal holes along belt for adjustment & fixing equipment.Written: “THOMAS”uniforms - army - accessessories, webbing, belt, equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A SKETCH OF THE EARLY DIGGING DAYS, 2004 ( reprint )
A Sketch of the Early Digging Days and Rogers of Eaglehawk. Signed in front cover, 'compliments of Hugh Anderson, June 2004'. Dear Old Bendigo was first published by John Robshaw, Bendigo 1892.Thomas Brackenbendigo, history, early digging days, bendigo, gold, gold mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WHITE HILLS TECHNICAL SCHOOL 1961-1990, 1990
88 page soft cover booklet 'White Hills Technical School 1961-1990. A year by year history of the school with B&W photos of staff and pupils.Ken Thomas -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Councillor Arthur J. Thomas, Mayor 1951-1953, c. 1950
Portland Town CouncilFront: Bottom centre: Councillor Arthur J. Thomas, Mayor, 1951-1953 Back: Top left: yellow sticker, numbered 3506.arthur j thomas, mayor, mayor of portland, civic photography -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Essays on The Active Powers of the Human Mind
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. Essays on The Active Powers of the Human Mind Author: Thomas Reid Publisher: Thomas Tegg Date: 1843Label on spine with typed text PAT 150 REI Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE, 1.2.1946
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat 3710 for his service details. Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate of Service and Discharge. For WWII RAAF Member. Strong paper, cream with dark blue print. Dated 1.2.1946.Printed details: No 431130 Rank: Warrant Officer Full Name: Arthur Thomas MANLY Date of Enlistment: 21.5.1943 Date of Discharge: 22.1.1946discharge paper, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: IN MEMORIAM FOLDER
Thomas Langdon (1832-1914) was born in Somerset, England and came to Australia in 1853. He started in Bendigo as a miner and carter before beginning farming at Laanacoorie. He married twice; Esther Temlett in 1855 and Sarah Coventry in 1862. He was elected to the Marong Shire Council in 1871 and went on to become a member of the Victorian parliament. He was the Member for Avoca and later Korong. In 1907 he was the Minister for Labour.Black leather folder, 5 pages inside. On front of folder in gold print ' In Memoriam. The Honorable Thomas Langdon, Chairman of Committees of the Legislative Assembly' Inside, first page: In Memoriam, The Honorable Thomas Langdon, M.L.A., member of the Legislative Assembly for - The Avoca District from 1880 - 1889; The Korong District from 1892 - 1914. Died 27th May, 1914. Following pages cite extracts from the minutes of the Lagislative Council that discuss Thomas Langdon's passion and significance in representing his constituents in Parliament. His passing is noted. 'Wednesday June 24 1914' The One. W.L. Baiullieu ' it is with much regret that I have to propose the following motion 'that this House desires to place on record its deep regret at the death of the Honorable Thomas Langdon .....'person, government, thomas langdon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mrs James Fawthrop to her son, Thomas Ward, 14/11/1852
Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16. It was his first voyage as an apprentice under Captain Cairncross, who was a friend of the family.Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Connection to Captain James FawthropHand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16.Front: - Back: -captain james fawthrop, mrs jane fawthrop, thomas ward, personal letters -
Victoria Police Museum
Carte de visite (Thomas McIntyre and Edward Monk), Burman, Melbourne, 1878 - 1882
Thomas Newman McIntyre (1846 - 1918) was the sole survivor of the police party murdered by the Kelly Gang at Stringybark Creek on 28 October 1878. Importantly, McIntyre was later the key witness in Ned Kelly's murder trial. Edward Monk (1844 - 1928) was a selector living in the area, who accompanied the police party sent to returned to collect the bodies of the murdered police. Both men became great friends later in life.Small sepia coloured carte de visite photograph of Edward Monk (standing) and Thomas McIntyre (seated), printed on thin photographic paper.Constable McIntyre sitting. Mr Ted Mond standing (of saw mill)ned kelly, kelly gang, thomas mcintyre, stringybark creek, edward monk