James and Caroline McBride built the store when their small "tack on" room at the side of "Fernholme Guest house" became too small. The Knight's, who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother in law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers and was run as a sub branch of the Gembrook store. This store was later known as Fairbridges when Tom and Mary bought it from the Knight's.Photograph taken circa 1910 of Knight's General Store McBride St Cockatoo. The Knight's who had a general store in Gembrook, later bought it and put his sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Mary Fairbridge, in as managers. This store ran as a sub branch of the Gembrook store until Tom and Mary brought it. It then became known as 'Fairbridges". Local residents and a horse and cart are in the foreground of the photograph.cockatoo victoria, mcbride, fairbridge, gembrook, horse, cart, mcbride st shops, knight bros, cockatoo residents,

Blue textured cloth-bound hardcover book, worn at extremities. Loose front hinge. Foxing inside back & front covers. 284 pp. Fair condition.Stamp. 'Law Department Victoria', front flyleaf, top of Preface page and through out book. Front cover, gilt print, 'Crown Law Department. Victoria./Licensing Ct./ Kilmore'.licensing law, victoria, kilmore court house library

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. A Compendium of English and Scotch Law Author: James Paterson Publisher: Melbourne University Press Date:1865Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 332.49 BUT Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, a compendium of english and scotch law, james paterson

Bendigo Conservatory Gardens, Bridge Street, Bendigo. Conservatory and Law Courts. Police Station also in background.slide, bendigo, conservatory gardens

Slide. Bendigo Views. Scenic view of Bendigo showing Law Courts and Post Office. Trees in the foreground.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Photograph. Bendigo City Views. Law Courts,Post Office, Shamrock Hotel and other buildings of Bendigo.photo, bendigo city views., bendigo city views.

Slide. Conservatory Garden, Bridge Street Bendigo. Looking at Law Courts and Bull Street. Dated 25.3.57slide, bendigo, conservatory gardens, castlemaine historical society collection conservatory gardens bendigo law courts bull street view

Donated by Mr Richard Buckley of Cottesloe WA, who was a Grandson of Mr Allan Buckley, the first Head Teacher of the Rutherglen Common SchoolSmall brown & white photograph, unframed. Elderly man & wife with sons & presumed daughters-in-law & grandsonOn back: "1922 Allan Knox Buckley with all of his sons"buckley family, allan knox buckley, teachers, rutherglen common school

Newspaper cut out from May 1974. Article titled: Council urged to invoke by-laws over gas works. Cr. A.E Mills has called on Ballarat City Council to invoke its by-laws on organisations or contractors excavating footpaths without council permission.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, gas and fuel

Methodist Minister. Placements: Geelong West 1913, Ballarat East 1917, Mildura 1921, Horsham1924, Burwood 1929, Northcote 1932, Elsternwick-St. Kilds 1936, Bendigo Forest Street 1941, Coburg & Moreland 1946, Malvern South 1951, Supernumerary Mitcham 1956. Chairman of District 1928, 1941 - 1945; Naval Reserve Chaplain 1940. Financial Secretary of District 1946 - 1950. Born Frosterley Co. Durham in 1886. Died 1973B & W copy of original photograph. Three quarter length studio portrait of Rev.Thomas Hugh Indian wearing Masonic regalia.Thomas Hugh Indian photo from Mrs Laura Indian (Daughter-in-law)

Eric Wilson was the brother of Beatrice Myra Wilson (Myra) who married Edward John Price.Black and white photograph showing three young men with hats in their hands standing in front of a work horse. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeEric Wilson & mates with "Boxer" 1926. Brother-in-law of E. John Price.eric wilson, myra wilson, edward john price

'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film 10 & 10A LAWES STREET, HAW Margaret Picken ~95 WOODARDS - HAWTHORNartist - margaret picken 1950-

Item is a book of botanical specimens collected by Henry Tisdall. The book is dedicated to his sister in law Clara Weekes.To Clara Weekes with kindest love from H.T.T. 30-9-1881albums, catalogues, collections

Four pages black and white pamphlet titled: the history of the Law Courts, Bendigo. A drawing of the inside of the building on the front.bendigo, buildings, law courts

Shot in 1973 with particular interest in architectureSet of 31 photographs taken in June and July 1973 Law and Order precinct Bay St. Police and CourthouseIdentified and dated on back in inkbuilt environment - commercial, built environment - domestic, built environment - industrial, built environment - civic, janet walsh, allen walsh, bay street, law and order, police, courthouse

Slide. Bendigo Views. The Conservatory, Law Courts and Police Station, taken from across the creek in Rosalind Park.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Black and white photograph of earlier photo. Bendigo Post Office and Law Courts. Small trees, planted along Pall Mall. Trees have protective guards around trunks. Two groups of two people Inscriptions: in image - across top 'Post Office and Law Courts, Bendigo':.buildings, government, bendigo post office

Buff coloured book containing typed Rules and By Laws of The Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. The Bendigo Sub Branch Rules and Bye Laws. Stapled to the inside front cover is a small booklet titled Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Bendigo dated 1958.clubs, social, book of constitutions, r.s.l. bendigo collection - constitution bendigo r.s.s.a.i.l.a.

Letter written on blue paper to Court King of the Forest. I W. Philpot, hereby prefer a Charge against Brother Matthew Burke under General Law 43 and I do hereby lodge ten shillings according to Law 86 Section 2 at same ? Signed W. Philpot.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mechanics institute, court king of the forest, w philpot, matthew burke

Slide. Bendigo & District P.O.I. Bendigo Law Courts, corner Pall Mall & Bull Streets, Bendigo. May 1969.slide, bendigo, law courts, bendigo law courts

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of the Law Courts, former Police Station and Conservatory Gardens, taken from Rosalind Park.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Photograph - black and white. Photograph of Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo ( back of Law Courts at rear of photo). Printed on photo No.3.place, bendigo, conservatory, bendigo. conservatory gardens. back of law courts.