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Melbourne Legacy
Book, Eric P Blashki, History of Sydney Legacy. Vol 3 July 1946 to July 1956, 1969
Cardboard cover on stapled pages edition of Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1956non-fictionhistory, sydney legacy, eric blashki -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Jack McHarg, History of Sydney Legacy. 1996-2004, 2006
Buff colour gloss covered book of Jack McHarg's account of Sydney Legacy published in 2006.non-fictionhistory, sydney legacy, jack mcharg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Bourke St looking east from near Queen Street, National View by Murfett Publishing, mid 1960s
Postcard Bourke St looking east from about Queens St towards Parliament House. Has six W class trams in the view, including W7 1026 (East Preston Route 88). Photo prior to the construction of the Bourke St Mall which commenced in 1978. Possibly mid 1960s. Has the State Savings Bank of Victoria, London Stores, Leviathon, Duncklings, Coles stores and the Odeon Theatre in the view. National View by Murfett Card number 1084-4.Yields information about a busy Bourke Street Melbourne during the 1960s.Postcard colour - Bourke St looking east from near Queen Street - National View - Murfett publishingtrams, tramways, w7 class tram, tram 1026, bourke street -
Parks Victoria - Cape Nelson Lightstation
Furniture - Sideboard
The cedar sideboard has two cupboard doors below two corresponding drawers. The style is in keeping with the completion date of the lightstation in 1884, when furniture in the late nineteenth century had squarer, more defined lines and angles, and ornamental features. This sideboard is a modest version of this trend combining a pediment‐shaped back board with turned side columns and finials, rectangular mirror, decorative drawer pulls and door handle, as well as cupboards and drawers with bevelled, raised panels. The initials ‘PWD’along with a crown motif and letters are inscribed on the side indicating that the furnishing was the property of the government and made in its workshops. The Public Works Department, which operated in Victoria from 1855 to 1987, was responsible for the design of Victoria’s major public buildings and provision of furnishings to its offices as well as residences where the need was required.301 The keepers’ quarters at Cape Otway Lightstation were supplied with two of the same sideboards, which remain there today; on is intact (COLS 0001), the other missing the backboard (COLS 0015). Two similar but plainer examples, which are probably earlier in date, also remain at Cape Schanck (CSLS 0007.3; CSLS 0009.3). The Cape Nelson sideboard has first level contributory significance as a fine example of the good quality domestic furnishings made by the Victorian Government and provided to lighthouse keepers and their families in the late nineteenth century. It is also significant for its provenance to the lightstationThe cedar sideboard has two cupboard doors below two corresponding drawers with pediments‐shaped back board with turned side columns and finials, a rectangular mirror, decorative drawer pulls and door handle, as well as cupboards and drawers with bevelled, raised panels. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS WW2, Australian Army, 1939 - 1943
Items relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for service history also 2034P.3 manilla folders each containing assorted miscellaneous documents from WWII. Most are from the 'Syrian Campaign' in 1941. They range from general through confidential to most secret and was in the effects of Lt. Col B.R. CHADD. .1) “Secret 1940” .2) “1941” .3) “1942-1943” Operational orders. Embark and dis-embark orders. Signal notes. Ciphers - Sit Reps Palestine/Syriadocuments-military, signals -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Scrap Book: 1980-1989, 2009
Archival quality A3 loose leaf slip case containing memorabilia documents, cuttings and photos about the Regiment for the period 1980-1989. Contents include: Training, ceremonial and social activities. Freedom of City of Sale March 1982 and 1985. Freedom of City of Bairnsdale 15 March 1986. Freedom of City of Traralgon July 1988. Wedding of Commanding Officer Lt Col John Boyce 1988. bairnsdale, ceremonial, training, history 4 19 prince of wales s light horse regiment, freedom of city, traralgon, sale, boyce -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''LETTERS TO MY GRANDSON'' BY STEPHEN COLERIDGE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 157 page hardback blue cover book. A series of letters from The Hon Stephen Coleridge to his grandson, Antony, analysing and discussing the glory of English poetry. A B & W picture of the author's house is opposite the title page. Published in 1923 by Mills & Boon Ltd., London and printed by Neill & Co. Ltd., Edinburgh. Catalogue sticker ''2182 COL'' on spine.Stephen Coleridgebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, stephen coleridge, poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''CHILDREN OF JOY'' BY ELSIE COLE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 136 page hardcover book of poems by Elsie Cole. (pseudonym of Mrs A.H.Angel). Pasted on the flyleaf is a pink newspaper cutting of a review by C.H.Souter, 18-8-1927, entitled 'The Nature-poetry of Elsie Cole'. Published by the Lothian Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. In 1928. Catalogue sticker '2020 COL' on spine. Dust jacket has 3 reviews on front.Elsie Colebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, elsie cole, mrs.a.h.angel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Merle Bush Trefoil Guild: Minute Book
The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Minute Book dated 12/04/1981 to 06/07/1982. Grey covered Embassy 64 page exercise book ruled 8mm spaces. Small yellow Coles price sticker in top RH corner. Includes hand written Minutes for the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. One loose sheet with Statement and Income Expenditure for year ended 30/04/82 stapled in to booklet.merle bush, minutes, trefoil guild, girl guides, guiding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PATRICIA COLES (NEE MCLEAN) COLLECTION: BENDIGO EASTER PARADE QUEEN COMPETITION 1927
Photograph. The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) collection. Bendigo Easter Parade Queen Competition 1927. Copy of an original black and white photograph of four older girls and two small girls seated on a raised carpeted step. The older girls carry posies. Unidentified except for the small girl seated on the front right - Shirley McLean, daughter of Nellie and Tom McLean, United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square.bendigo, entertainment, easter parade queen competition, bendigo easter fair. bendigo easter parade queen compettion. mclean family of golden square. united kingdom hotel. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, A Few More Beers
A black and white photograph - Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968, rock and roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room a a private, members of Delta Company 6 RAR who had missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwise egnaged in the Battle of Long Tan.Robin Rencher, Peter Dolye, Phil Dixon, Dave Sabben and Ian Campbell.photograph, entertainers, d coy, 6 rar, battle of long tan, townsville, col joy, little patti, robin rencher, peter doyle, phil dixon, dave sabben, ian campbell, gibbons collection catalogue -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - High Street East - Coles Supermarket, 1980s
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.Eastern side of High Street, Wodonga - Coles New World Supermarket opened on Wednesday 18th August 1971. The One Way sign was for drivers coming from Stanley Street. Parking meters were introduced in High Street in 1977 and remained until 1996. Arch Sloman was the first Manager. This location had earlier been occupied by Stiff and Gannon which was demolished to make way for the new supermarket.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, susan hines, s & e rendich -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set, Col S G A Hindhaugh, 1914-1945
Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh (1883-1962), soldier, was born on 12 December 1883 at Camperdown, Victoria. His occupation was Station Manager. 14 April 1904 - Appointed Lieutenant 11th Light Horse Regiment Militia. 3 April 1911 - Promoted to Captain in the Militia. 20 August 1914 - Appointed to the Australian Imperial Forces to A Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment at Broadmeadows camp. 19 October 1914 - Embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne with the 4th Light Horse Regiment per Tranport A18 "Wiltshire". 11 December 1914 - Disembarked at Alexandria for camp Mena. 19 May 1915 - Promoted to Major. From 22 May 1915 - On operations at Gallipoli. 6 August 1915 - Noted in the fierce engagement at Leane's Post. 19 August 1915 - Appointed Second in Command 4th Light Horse Regiment. December 1915 - To camp at Tel El Kebir. January 1916 - Acting CO 4th Light Horse Regiment. 21 March 1916 - Embarked Alexandria per "Cestrian" for Marseilles with B Squadron 4th Light Horse Regiment for operations in France and Flanders. 16 February 1917 - Promoted to Lt Colonel. March 1918 - In action at Passchendaele - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre. 7 December 1918 - To 2nd Light Horse Regiment. 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment. 15 May 1919 - Returned to Australia. 11 October 1919 - Transferred to Reserve of Officers. 1932 - Commanded 20th Light Horse Regiment. 1934 - Commanded 11th Light Horse Regiment. 15 November 1941 - Retired. Full size and miniature sets of medals awarded to Colonel Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal (with MID) 1919, War Medal 1939-1945, King George V Coronation 1911, Colonial Officers Auxiliary Forces Decoration, Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 1917. Mounted in glass fronted display case.Plaque in case enscribed: "Decorations of the late Lt Col Stan Hindhaugh 4th Light Horse Regiment. Presented to 4th 19th Motorised Regiment". Adhesive label on case: Alwyn and Barbara Catmore 32 Morrie Crescent Blackburn Vic 3130 (03)8984124 medals, world war, 1, victory medal, 4th light horse, militia, western front, dso, king george v coronation, colonial officers auxiliary decoration, 1914 1918 star, mid, croix de guerrre belgium, passchendaele, 2nd anzac mounted regiment, 20th light horse, 11th light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1946-1948
The photos relate to the service of Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM VX93960 2nd AIF and 3742 ARA 1943-1975. Refer to Cat. No. 124.2 for his service history. All photos taken in Japan with BCOF..1) Black and white photo showing two soldiers standing outside a building with sign on left. .2) Black and white photo showing a group of 15 footballers and two men in uniform in three rows. .3) Black and white photo showing a group of 11 hockey players and one man in uniform in three rows. .4) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of NCO's in four rows outside a building. F.W. Dean is in the front row, 2nd from left. .1) On front sign: "BCOF RTO FUKUYAMA FREIGHT" .2) On rear in pencil: " Bn Rugby League Team Runners Up 1948 Bde Comp with CO Lt Col R.H. Marson DSO" Stamped in purple "Issued by Public Relations HQ BCOF for information" .3) On rear in pencil: "Bn Hockey team, Winner 1948 Bde Comp with Lt Col R.H. Marson DSO, CO 65th Aust INF BN" Stamped in purple: same as Item .2) .4) On rear in pencil " Members of 65th Aust INF BN Sgts Mess WO1 SCHOLE"military, photography, bcof, 65th bn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SWINGING FORTIES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, January 13, 2003. Swinging forties: Mrs. Tracy's orchestra at the unity Hall, View Street, in the 1940s. Pictured is Geoff Tresize (cornet), Reece Ellston (alto saxophone), Col Balsillie (drums), Charlie Neville (fiddle), Bill Brandy (MC), Paddy Meaghr (vocals) and Blanche Tracy (piano). The names of the other two women in the photo are unknown. Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Swinging forties: this photo appeared in the Way We Were section on January 13. It is of Mrs. Tracey's orchestra at the Unity Hall, View Street in the 1940s. Pictured is Geoff Tresize (cornet), Reece Ellston (alto saxophone), Col Balsillie (drums), Charlie Neville (fiddle), Bill Bradley (MC), Paddy Meagher (vocals) and Blanche Tracey (piano). The other woman pictured is Lily Peake. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, E. Hilmer Smith Esq, The History of the Legacy Club of Sydney, 1944
Red cloth bound copy of Hilmer Smith's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1944.non-fictionhistory, hilmer smith, sydney legacy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, metal cylindar 'Benzedrine ' inhaler, mid 20thC
An Inhaler helps to ease breathing and provides relief from a stuffy nose caused by colds and allergies. An empty metal cylinder with screw top containing ‘Benzedrine’ inhalation’BENZEDRINE’./ BRAND / INHALER / FOR RELIEVING NASAL CONGESTION / Each tube is packed with /……… / Remove both ends , insert tapered /end well into nostril / …….. Effectiveness gradually decreases / with use / ….Distributed by / MENLEY&JAMES (Col) LTD / NORTH SYDNEY N.S.W. / For Smith, Kline & French Laboratories pharmacy, medicines, asthma inhalers, respiratory diseases, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, benzedrine, sydney, new south wales, menley & james (col) ltd., smith, kline & french pty ltd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - BCOF CARD, JAPAN, C.1947
The card is written by Harold Charles Grant VX81115 Staff Captain Welfare Leave Hostels HQ BCOF Xmas 1947. The card is to H.B. Field 1st & 2nd AIF, refer Cat No 890P for his service details. Harold Grant initially enlisted in the CMF No V36042 on 2.7.1940 age 36 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1942, listed as served in the Middle East 6.9.1942 - 12.2.1943, served with BCOF in Japan, listed as served in the Interim Army 1.7.1947 - 12.10.1948, discharged from the Army 19.10.1948Xmas card folding, colour, front has 4 flags with "Greetings" under then a crown with text, inside 1st fold in blue pen a short note starting with "Bert", 3rd page has Xmas and New Year greetings in black print, under hand written in blue pen a note to "Lt Col & Mrs H.B. Field", opened out to full page a letter to "Bert" and signed off by "Hal"On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"card, xmas, bcof, malone collection -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Scrap Book: 1970-1979, 2009
Archival quality A3 loose leaf slip case containing memorabilia documents, cuttings and photos about the Regiment for the period 1970- 1979. Contents include: Training, ceremonial and social activities. Vale Lt Col John Dixon. Freedom of City of Traralgon 29 Nov 1970. Freedom of City of Melbourne March 1977. Freedom of City of Kyneton September 1978. Opening of West Gate Bridge Nov 1975.melbourne, kyneton, training, history 4 19 prince of wales s light horse regiment, ceremonial west gate bridge, freedom of city, traralgon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PATRICIA COLES (NEE MCLEAN) COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE COMMUNITY HALL FUNCTION C1925
Photograph. The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) collection. Copies of black and white photographs of her younger days, growing up in Golden Square, Bendigo. This photograph is of attendees at a function/dance at the Golden Square Community Hall, date given as c.1925. Names given by the donor: Tom McLean and Nellie McLean (hoteliers, United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square), Alice Culhane (Nellie's sister) - all in centre front row.bendigo, entertainment, golden square community hall, mclean, thomas. mclean, nellie. culhane, alice. united kingdom hotel (golden square). -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, A Few Beers
A black and white photograph - Townsville, Queensland 18/08/1968, rock and roll stars Little Patty and Col Joye entertain in the lounge room of a private home.Members of from Delta Company 6 RAR who had missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwise engaged in the Battle at Long Gan. Ross MAudio, CDonald, Robin Rencher, Phil Dixon, Ian Campbell and Peter Doylephotograph, little patti, col joy, townsville, battle of long tan, entertainers, ross maudio, cdonald, robin rencher, phil dixon, ian campbell, peter doyle, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LAYING TRACKS AT LONG GULLY
BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph. Laying tram track in Mt Korong Road, Long Gully in c.1902. Captioned on front 'Making the track in Long Gully'. Written in faded blue ink on back - 'Bendigo- Laying track in Long Gully. Copied from ''The Bendigonian'' 15/7/02'. In black ink, 'P. 5 middle 3/Col.' Stamped in right top corner 'K.S. Kings Collection No. S-A 792.cottage, miners -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Collins St Melbourne looking East", 1900's
Postcard - silver finish known as "Collotype"- view of looking west along Collins St from near the intersection of Swanston St. Included in the view are the Coles Book Arcade, T.Hump Artist, Melville Booksellers, Sears Photographic Studios and Lambert & Hairdressers. Card titled "Collins St Melbourne looking East" Postcard has a divided back with space for stamp, address and correspondence. In the top centre is a start with an "O" in the centre.trams, tramways, cable trams, swanston st, collins st, buildings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Ellis Collection, c1940
Negative (120) of a view of Bourke St looking east between Elizabeth and Swanston St showing many motor vehicles and a cable tram - Saloon car 235. In In the background are the Leviathan, Coles, Edment's, Dunklings, Myer, Melba Theater, Royal Arcade, T. Gaunt and a Public Benefit Bootery. A low resolution A4 laminated was received with the negatives. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3585large.jpgtrams, tramways, bourke st, cable trams, tram 235 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", 1980's?
Set of two reproduced photographs, sepia toned of "Bourke St looking west from Swanston St, World War 1 era", with Coles Book Arcade, Bull and Mouth Hotel, Kino's Merchants, Danks, The Metropole, Wertheim. The cable tram has the destination of Nicholson St. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st, cable trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHIC COPY OF TRAM ON MOLLISON AND MITCHELL ST
BHS CollectionSteam tram turning off Mollison St into Mitchell St, railway place and station visible in background. After 1892, note ''Bendigo'' written on Grocers cart (centre left). Advertising on tram for Yankee Doodle Tobacco? from ''The Bendigonian'' by courtesy of The LaTrobe Library written on back in blue ink. 'P.3. B?th?? 5 Col.' written in black ink on back top right hand corner.person, individual, basil miller -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Poetical Works of Samuel T Coleridge
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. 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 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. 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 Poetical Works of Samuel T Coleridge Author: Samuel T Coleridge Edited by William Michael Rossetti. Illustrated by Thomas Seccombe Publisher: E Moxon Son & Co The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 COL Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, 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, the poetical works of samuel t coleridge, samuel t coleridge, william michael rossetti., thomas seccombe -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Parish Hall, Ringwood Street being partly demolished for extension to Coles Store. 1959
Written next to photographs (mounted on single sheet): SS0185a: "Parish Hall, Ringwood Street being partly demolished for extension to Coles Store, December 1958, January, 1959." SS0185b: "This was originally a state school built in 1889. Foundation stone taken to Ringwood SS." SS0185c: no inscription -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Glen Park
Folder containing information pertaining to the history of Glen Park homestead, Menzies Creek. Contents: -two pages photocopied from "That Little Train" by Peter Cuffley, showing four photos of Glen Park homestead and a short history of Edwin Johns at Glen Park (2 copies of each) -articles, "No. 861's full steam ahead again", photo shows Col Rees with Coonara Community School students, and "Living the dream" re. engine no. 861. On verso, "A Family Reunited", article by Emerald Tourist Railway re. locomotives, and "Colin just loves steam locomotion" re. engine no. 861. -4 letters, from Puffing Billy Railway, in support of Col Rees. -Letter, dated 19 June 1996, from Emerald Tourist Railway, re. appeal for restoration of Garratt engine. On verso, copy of certificate awarded to Col Rees for donation to appeal. -Letter, 1 June 1998, re. Garrett appeal. On verso, certificate awarded to Col & Kellie Rees for donation to appeal. -Aerial photo showing proposed property boundaries of Glen Park subdivision. -Aerial photo showing existing property boundaries of Glen Park. NB. last four items provided to society by Col Rees in support of subdivision. -Memorandum dated 2 May 2000 from Graham Whitt, Shire of Yarra Ranges, to Shire Service Centres, re proposed division of Glen Park land. -Fax, dated 13 June 2000, from Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society to Shire of Yarra Ranges, re. intention to make submission. -Letter, dated 14 June 2000, acknowledging receipt of above fax. -Submission, dated 18 June 2000, from Southern Sherbrooke HS, expressing concern re. proposed subdivision of Glen Park. -Fax, dated 27 June 2000, from Dianne Kueffer to Susan Heywood-Downard, Agenda Item 2 of the Yarra Ranges Planning Committee Agenda 14 March 2000, including detailed description of proposed subdivision and map. -Letter, dated 7 July 2000, Shire to Society, re. discussion of Glen Park subdivision by council. -Letter, dated 7 July 2000, Society to Shire, re. withdrawal of objection subject to certain conditions. -Letter, dated 14 July 2000, Shire to Society, re. council resolution to allow subdivision of Glen Park. -Letter, dated 24 October 2000, Shire to Society, stating that amendment to Planning Scheme allowing subdivision was approved by council and gazetted on 19 October 2000. -seven A3 sheets, showing house and property plans for new constructions proposed for Lot 1 of Glen Park subdivision. -diagram, hand-drawn (by Col Rees?) on lined A4 sheet, showing proposed development. -A1 sheet, Plan of feature survey of Lot 2 Blackhill Rd, Selby, dated 12 April 2000, showing contours, vegetation, proposed location of buildings, etc. -Glen Park Homestead and Cyprus Avenue, document prepared for the Shire Of Yarra Ranges by Helen Lardner Conservation & Design P/L, June 2003edwin johns, breen family, col & kellie rees, puffing billy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CHRISTMAS CARD & INSERTS, C.1918
Items are in the collection re Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. .3) envelope to Tom Jones will be Edwin’s brother Thomas Robert Jones No 1982 AIF who was WIA on Gallipoli. Date on the envelope appears to be June/July 1917 after he was discharged from the AIF. “AG” means Australian General Hospital. Refer 1367.5 and 1377 for their service history..1) - Card, folds in half re Xmas Day 1918, No, Command depot Sutlon Veny re Xmas menu etc. LT COL W.O Mansbridge DSO Commandant. .2) - Small letter "YMCA." heading writing in pencil dated 2/2/1918 To Bell from E Jones. .3) - Letter card folds in half "on Active service." writing in pencil to Tom Jones ward 10 A.G Hospital Caulfeild.documents - cards, letters, military history, jones