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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPrint - Last Great Cavalry Charge
... The last great cavalry charge was a major factor in defeating the Turko-German forces in WW1. On 31st October 1917, 800 men of the Australian Light Horse Brigade charged entrenched Turko-German defences at Beersheba Palestine' This 11th hour attempt to capture vital water wells and save the attacking allied forces from disaster. ...Dusk 31st October 1917. Original painting by the Australian artist George Washington Lambert....Dusk 31st October 1917. Original painting by the Australian artist George Washington Lambert. ...The last great cavalry charge was a major factor in defeating the Turko-German forces in WW1. On 31st October 1917, 800 men of the Australian Light Horse Brigade charged entrenched Turko-German defences at Beersheba Palestine' This 11th hour attempt to capture vital water wells and save the attacking allied forces from disaster. Under heavy fire from artillery, aircraft, machine gun and rifle fire and against great odds, they successfully charged into history. Their losses were 31 dead, 36 wounded and 70 of their beloved horses died. The bravery of these soldiers and their horses was above and beyond.Wooden framed print of " The Last Great Cavalry Charge".Inscribed under picture "The Last Great Great Cavalry Charge". Rising Sun Badge. Further inscription below " The Charge of the 4th Light Horse at Beersheba ". Dusk 31st October 1917. Original painting by the Australian artist George Washington Lambert.soldiers - cannons and horses under fire. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAudio - Phonograph, Thomas A. Edison, Edison Laboratory, c.1909
... This machine was produced around 1909, just after the introduction of 4-minute record cylinders in 1908.; the selection lever on the front was either 4 or 2-minute choice. ...Made in Orange, New Jersey in c.1909. NOTE: the fluted octagonal horn is catalogued separately....c.1909...Made in Orange, New Jersey in c.1909. NOTE: the fluted octagonal horn is catalogued separately. ...The Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type A model phonograph was an open horn model. This machine was produced around 1909, just after the introduction of 4-minute record cylinders in 1908.; the selection lever on the front was either 4 or 2-minute choice. This Fireside model has a fluted octagonal horn that attaches to the reproducer on the machine and is suspended by on ring by a horn crane attachment. The phonograph machine is powered purely by mechanical means, winding the crank handle on the side of the machine to start the belt-driven, spring-loaded motor inside. The sound comes from a pre-recorded, vertical cut record cylinder, which slides over the Mandle, a smooth rotating drum. The reproducer, an all-in-one needle, amplifier and speaker, is lowered onto the cylinder, the needle picks up the sound and plays it on the speaker and the attached horn amplifies the sound. The phonograph machine was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in the late 19th century. Edison adopted the idea from the technology of the telegraph machine. He patented the phonograph in early 1878. It was able to record sound and play it back. This amazing invention opened up a whole new world of entertainment, where wax cylinders of pre-recorded sound could be purchased with a wide variety of music and played over and over. The first wax cylinders were white and used a combination of bees' wax and animal fax or tallow. By 1892 Edison was using 'brown wax' cylinders that ranged from cream through to dark brown. The Edison Phonograph Company was formed in 1887 to produce these machines. He sold the company in 1855 to the North American Phonograph Company but bought that company in 1890. He then started the Edison Spring Motor factory in 1895, and the National Phonograph Company in 1896. In 1910 the company became Thomas A. Edison Inc. In 1898 Edison produced the Edison Standard Phonograph, the first phonograph to carry his own trade mark. He began mass producing duplicate copies of his wax cylinders in 1901 using moulds instead of engraving the cylinders. The wax was black and harder than the brown wax. The ends of the cylinders were bevelled so that the title's label could be added. The last phonograph machine to use an external open horn was produced in 1912 due to the much more robust round records being invented. In 1913 Edison started producing the Edison Disc Phonograph. The company stopped trading in 1929.This Edison Fireside Phonograph model is significant for being one of the last models to have an external horn. It is also significant for its connection with the invention of the phonograph, which made music and sound available for domestic enjoyment. It was used for entertainment and education, even teaching languages. It signalled a new era of music that could be reproduced and played anywhere. It is also significant for its short time span of popularity, just a few decades, due to the growing use of records, which gave a much higher quality sound and were more robust.Phonograph; Edison Fireside Phonograph, Combination Type, Model A. It is in a wooden case with a domed lid, metal catches on each side and a folding wooden handle. It has a metal drum and a reproducer mechanism. The metal and wood crank handle starts the machine’s motor. A sliding lever at the front selects the speed for four- or two-minute cylinders. The inscribed plate has the maker, serial number, patents and other information. The reproducer also has an inscription. It has a curved metal open horn attachment. Made in Orange, New Jersey in c.1909. NOTE: the fluted octagonal horn is catalogued separately.Case front, in script, Edison’s early ‘banner’ decal “Edison” On the front of the machine “Thomas A Edison TRADE MARK” On the maker’s plate; "Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type" Serial number “14718” Around sound outlet; “C 4076” “REPRODUCER LICENCED FOR USE ONLY ON EDISON PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD BYT.A. EDISON INC.” At the front edge “4 MINUTES 2flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, gramophone, phonograph, music player, entertainment, audio equipment, edison, thomas a edison, horn, phonograph horn, amplifier, audio, sound recording, sound playback, phonograph machine, phonograph cylinder, external horn, edison phonograph company, wax cylinders, sound reproduction, edison spring motor factory, national phonograph company, thomas a. edison inc, crank-operated motor, open horn phonograph, 4 speed, 2 speed -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, AIF PUBLICATIONS SECTION, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... " AUSTRALIAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS" A PICTORIAL RECORD FROM NOVEMBER 1917 TO THE END OF THE WAR .....Book WW1 Photographs " AUSTRALIAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS" A PICTORIAL RECORD FROM NOVEMBER 1917 TO THE END OF THE WAR .. Book - Cardboard cover, 128 pages, paper with print and photographs, WW1. ..."W.J. GUNDRY" C COY 57 Btn 1st AIF.Book - Cardboard cover, 128 pages, paper with print and photographs, WW1." AUSTRALIAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS" A PICTORIAL RECORD FROM NOVEMBER 1917 TO THE END OF THE WAR ..book, ww1, photographs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - 18 Pound Artillery Shell
... J M in Diamond over E O C and 1917 on base of shell....J M in Diamond over E O C and 1917 on base of shell. Brass Artillery Shell. ...Brass Artillery Shell.J M in Diamond over E O C and 1917 on base of shell. -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - Yarra Valley Floods: Kew East, 1916
... Verso: "Floods / Yarra River / East Kew / Kilby Road / 1917? / 87"...One of a collection of photographs of flooding in the Kew section of the Yarra Valley which are in important research resource for the location and extent of flooding in the first half of the twentieth century. yarra river yarra valley floods -- kew kilby road -- kew (vic.) kew golf club Verso: "Floods / Yarra River / East Kew / Kilby Road / 1917? / 87" Flooding of the Yarra Valley at East Kew in 1916. ...Flooding of the Yarra Valley, including that section of the Yarra bordering Kew and Kew East in the north and west of the municipality, was a regular occurrence. Extreme flood events of the Yarra River are recorded to have occurred in 1891, 1901, 1916, 1923 and 1934. The Municipality of Kew's response to these floods was to enact planning decisions restricting residential development in flood prone areas following the floods of 1916, 1921 and 1934. While floods continued after the development of the Upper Yarra Reservoir (construction 1948-57), the regularity and extent of these inundations diminished. During the nineteenth century, the land abutting the south side of the Yarra in Kew was devoted to dairy farming. In the twentieth century, before and after the construction of the Eastern Freeway, much of this low-lying area was used as golf courses and public parks.One of a collection of photographs of flooding in the Kew section of the Yarra Valley which are in important research resource for the location and extent of flooding in the first half of the twentieth century. Flooding of the Yarra Valley at East Kew in 1916. The view is taken from a street (maybe Birdwood Avenue) intersecting with Kilby Road looking northeast across the flood waters to Ivanhoe and Heidelberg. The extensive flooded area shown in the photograph would have included remnant dairy farms and the Kew Golf Club. Verso: "Floods / Yarra River / East Kew / Kilby Road / 1917? / 87"yarra river, yarra valley, floods -- kew, kilby road -- kew (vic.), kew golf club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (RE AVIATION) 1917 & 1919
... Newspaper Cuttings (re Aviation) 1917 and 1919 in black-covered exercise book : 1917 - relating to WW1 aviation and war in the air (including bombing of UK/London) and 1919 - relating to Australian aviation e.g. ...COTTAGE Miners Newspaper Cuttings (re Aviation) 1917 and 1919 in black-covered exercise book : 1917 - relating to WW1 aviation and war in the air (including bombing of UK/London) and 1919 - relating to Australian aviation e.g. ...Newspaper Cuttings (re Aviation) 1917 and 1919 in black-covered exercise book : 1917 - relating to WW1 aviation and war in the air (including bombing of UK/London) and 1919 - relating to Australian aviation e.g. Harry Hawker flight (re Trans-Atlantic flights) and flight (planned) between England and Australia 1919.cottage, miners -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Port Melbourne Football Club, Swiss Studios, 1909
... Capstan Cigarettes photo of Port Melbourne Football side 1909 Back Row; Owen Pamperin (far left), Martin Pash (far right) Centre row; Syd Anderson (fourth from left), then Frank Sinclair (sec), Joolen and John Jackson Front row; Harry Clarke (third from left, then Ted Brown (captain), Rob Franklin and Artie Treglown ...1909...Sport - Australian Rules Football Owen PAMPERIN Sydney Sims ANDERSON JOOLEN BROWN John JACKSON Rob FRANKLIN TREGLOWEN Martin PASH Frank SINCLAIR Harry CLARKE Received from Library, 1973 Plus names in pencil of players' surnames Capstan Cigarettes photo of Port Melbourne Football side 1909 Back Row; Owen Pamperin (far left), Martin Pash (far right) Centre row; Syd Anderson (fourth from left), then Frank Sinclair (sec), Joolen and John Jackson Front row; Harry Clarke (third from left, then Ted Brown (captain), Rob Franklin and Artie Treglown Photograph Port Melbourne Football Club Swiss Studios ...Capstan Cigarettes photo of Port Melbourne Football side 1909 Back Row; Owen Pamperin (far left), Martin Pash (far right) Centre row; Syd Anderson (fourth from left), then Frank Sinclair (sec), Joolen and John Jackson Front row; Harry Clarke (third from left, then Ted Brown (captain), Rob Franklin and Artie Treglown Received from Library, 1973 Plus names in pencil of players' surnamessport - australian rules football, owen pamperin, sydney sims anderson, joolen, brown, john jackson, rob franklin, treglowen, martin pash, frank sinclair, harry clarke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: CHEQUE BOOK STUBS - NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA LTD, 30/06/1906 to 27/01/1909
... Dated from 30/6/1906 to 27/01/1909. Cheque Nos. A193651 to A193680. Stubs written up in ink, presumably by Michael Kelly. ...30/06/1906 to 27/01/1909...Dated from 30/6/1906 to 27/01/1909. Cheque Nos. A193651 to A193680. Stubs written up in ink, presumably by Michael Kelly. ...Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Cheque book stubs on The National Bank of Australasia. Dated from 30/6/1906 to 27/01/1909. Cheque Nos. A193651 to A193680. Stubs written up in ink, presumably by Michael Kelly. Cheques written to various people and businesses. Pounds Shillings & Pence calculations written in ink all over stubs and front cover.KELLY & ALLSOPbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, cheque book stubs, the national bank of australasia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA AWARD, 16/07/1909
... Illuminated scroll document awarded to Joseph Davies by the Royal Humane Society of Australia for rescuing John Allan from the effects of an explosion in the Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine at Bendigo on July 16th., 1909' Document is written in copperplate script on parchment coloured paper enclosed in a black outer covering. ...16/07/1909...PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph DAVIES Joseph Davies John Allan Diamond Hill Royal Humane Society of Australasia Royal Humane Society of Australasia Illuminated scroll document awarded to Joseph Davies by the Royal Humane Society of Australia for rescuing John Allan from the effects of an explosion in the Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine at Bendigo on July 16th., 1909' Document is written in copperplate script on parchment coloured paper enclosed in a black outer covering. ...Illuminated scroll document awarded to Joseph Davies by the Royal Humane Society of Australia for rescuing John Allan from the effects of an explosion in the Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine at Bendigo on July 16th., 1909' Document is written in copperplate script on parchment coloured paper enclosed in a black outer covering. Written in gold on outer black covering 'The Royal Humane Society of Australasia'Royal Humane Society of Australasiaperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, diamond hill, royal humane society of australasia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 1923
... Samuel Bryant with whom he shared ministry at Hampton 1917–1918....Samuel Bryant with whom he shared ministry at Hampton 1917–1918. Rev Thomas Otto Bryant, Rev Samuel Bryant, Hampton Congregational Church, Minister "The Rev T. ...Born 22/1/1870; died 23/9/1958. Ordained Maldon 1909. Ministry at Northcote, Maldon, Kyneton, Hampton, Subiaco (WA), Secretary Congregational Union of Western Australia; Armadale Mission (WA) and Claremont (concluded 1948). Son of Rev. Samuel Bryant with whom he shared ministry at Hampton 1917–1918.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev Thomas Otto Bryant. Mounted on buff card."The Rev T. O. Bryant, 1918 - 1923". Verso: "Hampton Congregational Church"rev thomas otto bryant, rev samuel bryant, hampton congregational church, minister -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1917
... Photograph of a group taken in 1917. Donated by Jessie Smith and given to the Society by Stan McFee....1917...Photograph of a group taken in 1917. Donated by Jessie Smith and given to the Society by Stan McFee. phillip island public gathering jessie smith stan mcfee Black & White photograph. ...Photograph of a group taken in 1917. Donated by Jessie Smith and given to the Society by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph. People cordoned off behind rope. A public gathering with some men in uniform and a central figure of a man reading from papers in his hand.phillip island, public gathering, jessie smith, stan mcfee -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustCraft - Crochet Cotton Doiley "Success to the Allies" WW1, Circa 1917
... WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. ...Circa 1917...WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. ...WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. A WW1 memento sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. Circa 1917. Made of coarse white net cotton, with embroided words "Success to the Allies" "Success to the Allies" embroided on the cotton doiley front face. ww1, ww1 1914-1918, memento to loved ones ww1, cotton embroidered doiley. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1
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Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book Pattison Collection Warrnambool Library Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ralph Eric Pattison Corangamite Regional Library Service Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library Great Ocean Road Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1 E S Grew Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917 Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1 Book ...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. Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 1 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, field-marshal lord kitchener vol 1, e s grew -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2
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Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book Pattison Collection Warrnambool Library Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ralph Eric Pattison Corangamite Regional Library Service Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library Great Ocean Road Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2 E S Grew Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917 Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2 Book ...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. Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 2 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, field-marshal lord kitchener vol 2, e s grew -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3
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Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917...Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Shipwrecked-artefact Book Pattison Collection Warrnambool Library Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ralph Eric Pattison Corangamite Regional Library Service Warrnambool City Librarian Mechanics’ Institute Library Victorian Library Board Warrnambool books and records Warrnambool Children’s Library Great Ocean Road Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3 E S Grew Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917 Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3 Book ...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. Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener Vol 3 Author: E S Grew Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co Date: 1917Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 KIT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, field-marshal lord kitchener vol 3, e s grew -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - ARTISTIC POSTCARD
... On back of postcard is detailed message and a stamp dated 8th July 1917....On back of postcard is detailed message and a stamp dated 8th July 1917. Postcard ARTISTIC POSTCARD ...Bombay was common transit point to Middle East WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Coloured postcard of a painting of Abdul Rehman St in Bombay. On back of postcard is detailed message and a stamp dated 8th July 1917.“Dated 7/7/17”collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyFolder - Samuel Keith Pearce, Samuel Keith Pearce
... Includes publications about the life of S.K. Pearce 1917 - 1994...Includes publications about the life of S.K. Pearce 1917 - 1994 Samuel Keith Pearce Folder - Samuel Keith Pearce ...Keith Pearce was a well known identity in the Kiewa Valley as a councillor on the Bright Shire and the owner of stores in Tawonga and Mount Beauty. He was a main instigator of the development of the area after the S.E.C.V. completed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. S.K. Pearce was a significant identity in the Kiewa Valley having achieved much during his lifetime and within the context of the history of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Red plastic with clear front cover with 8 sleeves / pages. Includes publications about the life of S.K. Pearce 1917 - 1994samuel keith pearce. bright shire; supermarkets; mt beauty; tawonga -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - RESEARCH FOR MALDWYN LESLIE WILLIAMS, 1914 - 1918
... MBBS, who died of wounds received in France, March, 3rd. 1917.' Research document...MBBS, who died of wounds received in France, March, 3rd. 1917.' Research document Photograph RESEARCH FOR MALDWYN LESLIE WILLIAMS ...BHS CollectionMaldwyn Leslie Williams, Lt. Col. MBBS, who died of wounds received in France, March, 3rd. 1917.' Research documentBartlett Bros.person, individual, m.l. williams, williams, maldwyn leslie. medical practitioners. bendigo base hospital. world war 1. bartlett bros. -
Australian Army Museum of Western AustraliaPhotograph
... General Hobbs August 1917 Blaringham, France. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs....Talbot Hobbs, World War 1, 5th Australian Division, Western Front General Hobbs August 1917 Blaringham, France. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs. ...General Hobbs August 1917 Blaringham, France. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs.talbot hobbs, world war 1, 5th australian division, western front -
Australian Army Museum of Western AustraliaPhotograph
... September 1917, Menin Road, Ypres, Belgium. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs....talbit hobbs; menin road; ypres; aif; world war 1 September 1917, Menin Road, Ypres, Belgium. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs. ...September 1917, Menin Road, Ypres, Belgium. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs.talbit hobbs; menin road; ypres; aif; world war 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 3rd Light Horse Brigade
... Framed compilation of four black and white photographs of scenes of 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade inn Egypt c.1917....World War One WWI light horse Egypt Framed compilation of four black and white photographs of scenes of 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade inn Egypt c.1917. Photograph 3rd Light Horse Brigade ...The 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade comprised the 8th, 9th and 10 Light Horse Regiments. It served at Gallipoli, and Egypt and Palestine. during World War One.Framed compilation of four black and white photographs of scenes of 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade inn Egypt c.1917.world war one, wwi, light horse, egypt -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSouvenir - Spoon - Saint Mary Mackillop, Victoria, n.d
... Boxed teaspoon, silver metal, round medallion with image of St Mary MacKillop with 'SAINT MARY MACKILLOP 1842 - 1909' in black, around image....Back: 'Made in Australia' Boxed teaspoon, silver metal, round medallion with image of St Mary MacKillop with 'SAINT MARY MACKILLOP 1842 - 1909' in black, around image. Souvenir Spoon - Saint Mary Mackillop, Victoria VISIT MERCHANDISE PTY LTD ...Boxed teaspoon, silver metal, round medallion with image of St Mary MacKillop with 'SAINT MARY MACKILLOP 1842 - 1909' in black, around image.Back: 'Made in Australia' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: INDEX TO ANNALS OF BENDIGO 1851-1909
... Index to Annals of Bendigo 1851 - 1909 inside a cardboard with stamp of the society for the recording of the German contribution to Bendigo. ...The address of Dorothy Strauch on the front in pencil Book STRAUCH COLLECTION: INDEX TO ANNALS OF BENDIGO 1851-1909 ...Index to Annals of Bendigo 1851 - 1909 inside a cardboard with stamp of the society for the recording of the German contribution to Bendigo. The address of Dorothy Strauch on the front in pencilbendigo, history, index -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH BUCHRABANYULE HALL 1909
... Photograph Buchrabanyule Hall 1909 Rear hand written note: the Gillies family attended social functions at this hall damaged print with purple hue...Buchrabanyule Hall Norm gillies Photograph Buchrabanyule Hall 1909 Rear hand written note: the Gillies family attended social functions at this hall damaged print with purple hue Photograph NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH BUCHRABANYULE HALL 1909 ...Photograph Buchrabanyule Hall 1909 Rear hand written note: the Gillies family attended social functions at this hall damaged print with purple huebuchrabanyule hall, norm gillies -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Information on the Port Melbourne Rifle Range, Jean BRYANT, c.2010
... Information on the Port Melbourne Rifle Range include an essay entered for the Tom Hills Memorial History Prize and a page from "'The Standard" newspaper of 1909. '...Port Melbourne Rifle Range Sport - Shooting Information on the Port Melbourne Rifle Range include an essay entered for the Tom Hills Memorial History Prize and a page from "'The Standard" newspaper of 1909. ' Document Information on the Port Melbourne Rifle Range Jean BRYANT ...Information on the Port Melbourne Rifle Range include an essay entered for the Tom Hills Memorial History Prize and a page from "'The Standard" newspaper of 1909. 'port melbourne rifle range, sport - shooting -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncPhotograph - Unframed photo 1909 Flood, 01/05/2008
... 1909...1909 Flood - a large group of adults & children under verandah of corner building.Taken outside bank of Victoria cnr Armstrong & High St Charlton...1909 Floods 1909 Flood - a large group of adults & children under verandah of corner building.Taken outside bank of Victoria cnr Armstrong & High St Charlton Photograph Unframed photo 1909 Flood ...1909 Flood - a large group of adults & children under verandah of corner building.Taken outside bank of Victoria cnr Armstrong & High St Charlton1909, floods -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, LOYAL CLUNES LODGE
... BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH AND THREE REPRINTS OF LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9/7/1909. TAKEN IN CLUNES TOWN HALL....AUSTRALIAN FLAG IN BACKGROUND. photographs lodge- freemason LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 1909 LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9.7.1909 BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH AND THREE REPRINTS OF LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9/7/1909. ...ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD. MUIOOF DISPLAYED ABOVE STAGE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG IN BACKGROUND.BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH AND THREE REPRINTS OF LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9/7/1909. TAKEN IN CLUNES TOWN HALL.LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9.7.1909photographs, lodge- freemason, loyal clunes lodge, jubilee social 1909 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPostcard - Postcard - Casterton, Victoria, c. 1909
... Front: 'A SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' - white print lower left front corner Back: Red ID stamp post mark of ('Casterton Victoria 24 Feb 1909) Hand written message and addressed to Mrs E.S Page, 5 Essy St. ...c. 1909...postcard communication settlers home Front: 'A SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' - white print lower left front corner Back: Red ID stamp post mark of ('Casterton Victoria 24 Feb 1909) Hand written message and addressed to Mrs E.S Page, 5 Essy St. ...Coloured postcard, from hand coloured photograph. Several small huts and a dwelling in a cleared area of bushFront: 'A SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' - white print lower left front corner Back: Red ID stamp post mark of ('Casterton Victoria 24 Feb 1909) Hand written message and addressed to Mrs E.S Page, 5 Essy St. Norwich Englandpostcard, communication, settlers home -
St Kilda Historical SocietyDocument - Certificate, Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers, 1909
... Mickle Melbourne, Victoria. is a Member of the Institute. Elected 1909. D. L. Stirling Secretary Posting tube: stamped 'AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINEERS Addressed to: K. ...1909...Mickle Melbourne, Victoria. is a Member of the Institute. Elected 1909. D. L. Stirling Secretary Posting tube: stamped 'AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINEERS Addressed to: K. ...Kenneth Mickle was educated at Queen's College, St Kilda, and after qualifying as a metallurgist, studied at the Melbourne University for three years. There he won the Grimwade Prize and other distinctions. At the outbreak of World War I he held a responsible position on the Burmah mines. He served in the British Army with the Royal Garrison Artillery and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) for his leadership and gallantry. He died on 30 July 1919 at the age of 33 after a long illness and is buried at Brighton Cemetery.Certificate printed in black on white paper, with brown coloured posting tubeAustralasian Institute of Mining Engineers This is to Certify that Mr K. A. Mickle Melbourne, Victoria. is a Member of the Institute. Elected 1909. D. L. Stirling Secretary Posting tube: stamped 'AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINEERS Addressed to: K. A. Mickle Esq. Mining School The University, Melbournekenneth mickle -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Bible - New Testament
... He was born on 30/10/1917 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Royce served in the Army (VX22256) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/12 FLD REGT as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 14/01/1946. ...No. 12 Camp Dorrington With Every Good Wish 9:11:1917 J Redmond C/E Chaplain 1st 2nd & 3rd T.B's...No. 12 Camp Dorrington With Every Good Wish 9:11:1917 J Redmond C/E Chaplain 1st 2nd & 3rd T.B's Bible - New Testament ...This object relates to Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON. He was born on 30/10/1917 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Royce served in the Army (VX22256) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/12 FLD REGT as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 14/01/1946. Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON was not a prisoner of war. Les Lillingston died 24/1/1991. His next of kin is George LILLINGSTON. He was a Rat of Tobruk 1941 9 DIV 2/12 BTN.Inscribed inside front cover - To Private G. W. Brady No. 3173 38th Btn Inf. A.I.F. No. 12 Camp Dorrington With Every Good Wish 9:11:1917 J Redmond C/E Chaplain 1st 2nd & 3rd T.B'sfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat
