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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Newsletter, Retired Staff Association Newsletter Autumn/Winter 1995, 1995
An edition the the Retired Staff Association Newsletter Autumn/Winter 1995, featuring an interview with Vice-Chancellor David James.retired staff association, david james, dulcie brooke, ken clements, arthur burrow, greg binns, tom norwood, superannuation, thelma rungkat, information technology -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Change in The Cabinet
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 a 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 a 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. 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. A Change in The Cabinet Author: H Belloc Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1915 Further Information: 5th EditionThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC BEL Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, 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, a change in the cabinet, h belloc -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conrad, The Rover, 1923
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. An 1882 sailing ship, Georg Stage, was a Danish training ship, in which after a tragic accident 22 boys lost their lives. It was later renamed the Joseph Conrad by Alan Villiers in honour of the author. It continued as a training ship with various organisations until 1947 when it ship was transferred to the Mystic Seaport for use as an exhibit in the maritime museum. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. 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. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which 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 in 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 Rover Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1923 Further Information: overseas editionThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC CON Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the rover -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, Chopin Waltzes Complete
Music book, paper; "Imperial Edition No.18 Chopin Waltzes Complete" Front cover has portrait of Chopin. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music books
White and black Alan edition of music books; Ramona Waltz & Rosetime (foxtrot), Jeannine (Waltz) and Dreamhouse (Foxtrot) -
Clunes Museum
Magazine - WESLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE, " Lion - The Wesley College Community Magazine"
WESLEY COLLEG - LION COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EDITION 84 JUNE 2000 BULLYING - IT,S WORTH FACING UP TOwesley college, wesley college community magazine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Lysacht's Referee, 1940
Used by E. J. Mitchell, Tatura. Timber merchant.Blue linen like cover. Pierced in left top corner. Blue silk look for hanging. 17th edition. E. J. Mitchelle j mitchell, tatura businesses, tatura timber merchants -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Australian Horticulture, 2000-2004
Journal, 19 issues, incl. 2 copies of commemorative edition to mark 100 years of publication (March 2003)australian horticulture, burnley -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, The Gap A School Magazine 1920, 1990
1990 facsimile edition of the 1920 'Gap', a school magazine produced by and circulating in the elementary schools of the Omeo Shire Victoria.schools, periodicals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Calder Stuart and Winty, Lake Bunga Foreshore Reserve its life and Landscape, 1985
A study of the topography, vegetation and fauna of the Lake Bunga Victoria area, and relationship with the coastal environment. Revised edition 1985topography, vegetation, natural history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mary Gilbert, The Curlip, 1972
The third edition of Mary Gilberts collection of stories gathered from writings of early pioneers or their descendants Orbost Victoriasettlers, township, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Practical Lacemaking Illustrated
Small leaflet type book - Practical Lace Making Illustrated - 13th Edition Price sixpence (Copy right)handcrafts, lacemaking, books, technical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Reader, 1940
Reader used in State Schools from Grade 1-8Fawn cloth cover (hard cover) 152 pages. Second Edition 1940. Victorian Reader Third Book.books, school/educational -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - 5th book school reader
Used by Chris Gray at schoolVictorian school reader.Victorian readers 5th book 2nd edition as written on cover. Green with a blue spine. Last page is 216books, school/educational, school, equipment -
Tennis Australia
Book, Circa 1915
Book: 'Very Naughty Girl'. 342 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain, no date. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1895
Book: 'Lawn Tennis'. 160 pages. Paperback. Edition uncertain. First published 1895. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1930
Book: 'Glory's Net'. 296 pages. Hardcover. No edition information (Copyright 1930). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1930
Book: 'The Racquet Game'. 283 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain (copyright 1930). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1930
Book: 'Glory's Net'. 296 pages. Hardcover. No edition information (Copyright 1930). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1983
Book: 'Tennis My Way'. 216 pages. Edition uncertain. Hardcover with dustjacket. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1960
Book: 'The Will To Win'. 246 pages. Edition uncertain. Copyright 1959, 1960. Hardcover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Circa 1950
Book: 'How to Improve Your Tennis'. 83 pages. Soft cover. No date or edition. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1986
Book: 'Break Point: A Novel of Suspense' . 361 pages. Hardcover. First Edition. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1947
Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1996
Book: 'THE YOUNG TENNIS PLAYER'. Hardcover with dust jacket. First American edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1975
Book: 'Tennis'. 128 pages. Paperback. 1975 edition (first published 1965). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1925
Book: 'Lawn Tennis For Club Players'. 59 pages. Second edition. Hardcover. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1984
Book: 'De Alfonce Tennis'. 221 pages. Hardcover with dustjacket. First Edition. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1962
Book: 'Tennis', 124 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain (first published 1962). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1962
Book: 'Tennis', 124 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain (first published 1962). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis