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Tarnagulla History Archive
Research file: History Of Wesleyan Methodist Church Tarnagulla 1858-1992, History Of Wesleyan Methodist Church Tarnagulla 1858-1992, 1992
Donald Clark Collection. An set of research notes in a plastic folder with title 'History Of Wesleyan Methodist Church Tarnagulla 1858-1992'.tarnagulla, wesleyan methodist church -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
cut out plywood figures, Guarding Australia
Karl Streker cut out the map of Australia using a razor blade with Private Tony Connor and Private Alf Gillespie on garrison duty.Cut out plywood subjects - two of our Garrison guards with guns, standing on cut out map of Australia. Borders and capital cities are marked. Guard tower and barracks are in the background. State borders and capital cities are marked on map.internee hand craft, karl streker, private tony connor, private alf gillespie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Five Mile Press, Bailed up: a pictorial history of Australia's most notorious bushrangers / by Geoff Hocking, 2002_
An illustrated history of many Australian bushrangers.192 p., illus. (some col.). Hard cover.bushrangers, geoff hocking -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Greece Vol 12
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A History of Greece Vol 12 Author: George Grote Publisher: John Murray Date: 1869Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker 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, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, a history of greece vol 12, george grote -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force
This Book 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. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force This volume is concerned mainly with the air war against Japan from December 1941 to the end of the first quarter of 1943. Author: Gillison Douglas Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1962Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS 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, australia in the war of 1939-1945 royal australian air force, australia in the war of 1939-1945, royal australian air force, gillison douglas, australian war memorial -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster, History of a Street Precinct
A cultural grant was given to Margaret BRIDE to implement this study, which she did with the help of her husband Graham and several residents of the study area including PMH&PS members Emily LOCK, David THOMPSON, Jack BOLT and Kerrie MATHEE.History of a Street Precinct, documenting 80 years plus of the history of the area bounded by Williamstown Road and Evans, Bridge and Farrell Streets, since 1880. One of two products of a 2005 project (which subsequently won the 2007 Victorian Local History Award for research). A brochure containing a map of the area and photos and information on key properties. An interactive CD (2148.02) containing information and photographs on 91 buildings and their occupants over time was also produced. built environment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Mixed media, History of a Street Precinct
A cultural grant was given to Margaret BRIDE to implement this study, which she did with the help of her husband Graham and several residents of the study area including PMH&PS members Emily LOCK, David THOMPSON, Jack BOLT and Kerrie MATHEE.History of a Street Precinct, documenting 80 years plus of the history of the area bounded by Williamstown Road and Evans, Bridge and Farrell Streets, since 1880. One of two products of a 2005 project (which subsequently won the 2007 Victorian Local History Awards for research). An interactive CD containing information and photographs. This was packaged with a brochure (2148.01) containing a map of the area and photos and information on key properties and individuals on 91 buildings and their occupants over time.built environment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Stick Pin, Warrnambool Australia, C 1990
This stick pin was produced as a souvenir of Warrnambool . It features Norfolk Island Pines and the ocean, images which formed the logo of the city of Warrnambool some years ago.It is likely the pin was a gift from the City Council to visitors at conferences etc.This badge is retained for display purposes. This is a circular metal badge with a projecting pin attached to the back. The badge has a gilt edging, gold lettering and an image of green trees and blue waves on a cream background.WARRNAMBOOL AUSTRALIA warrnambool, stick pin, souvenir -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australia in Palestine, 1919
Presented to E. J. Mitchell, of Tatura, by his grandmother in 1922 and to the Society by E. J. Mitchell's daughter, Mrs J. Forster.Brown stiff covered book with grey binding. Dark brown writing.Australia in Palestinee. j. mitchell, ww1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia at Arms
Australia at Arms - Printed 1955 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Colonisation of Australia by the Rabbit
Book published by the CSIRO, no longer in print.'Colonisation of Australia by the Rabbit', CSIROanimal breeding, csiro division of wildlife and ecology -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Australia Day, 1986
Coloured photo of Australia Dayaustralia day -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, Life History of Henning Rathjen, 1980
Tells the history of the Rathjen families in their passage from Germany to Australia and of their settlement here in the Goulburn Valley.Hard cover in green. Gold printingrathjen family, starritt family, family history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Mug - Saint Mary McKillop, Victoria, c. 2010
White fine bone china mug in box. Coloured illustration of St. Mary McKillop in oval frame on one side, short history of her life, in black print on the other.Front: In frame 'Commemorating the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop 17th October 2010' Back: On base 'Decorated for the Sisters of St Joseph. UNIQUE POTTERY AUSTRALIA, PH 61-3-9555-6362' black print, around black and white depiction of St Mary MacKillop. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, David Blair, The History of Australasia, 1878
A history of Australasia written in late 18oo'sThe book has black leather covers which are heavily embossed with an Australian Coat of Arms and featuring gold printing, scroll work and patterns. The title of the book is on the spine which also has gold patterns. The cover is torn at the top left hand corner. The inside cover is water damaged. The gilt edged pages contain printed text, black and white and tinted illustrations and coloured maps. There is a narrow ribbon book mark , a pressed leaf and a cut out card flower inserted in the pages.non-fictionA history of Australasia written in late 18oo'saustralasian history, alice gamble, a history of australasia 1870, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Journal - MAGAZINE, Naval Historical Society of Australia
Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147."Naval Historical Reviews" Official journal of the Naval Historical Society of Australia. Cardboard shiny surface covers, white with images of ships at bottom. .1) Dated September 1974. .2) Dated March 1975.journals, naval -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Gary Presland, For god?s sake send the trackers : a history of Queensland trackers and Victoria police, 1998
A history of Aboriginal trackers in Victoria, detailing a program of using trackers from Queensland in the period 1880-1968. Includes a list of known trackers with some photographs, and numerous histories of instances of trackers working with Victoria police.B&w photographs -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Australian Woolsheds, Cassell Australia
Australian vernacular architecture which illustrates the hardships and practicalities of Australian outback life.Australian Woolsheds: pp.251, Large volume profusely illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs of woolsheds, with dust jacket depicting shears outside a shearing shed. non-fictionAustralian vernacular architecture which illustrates the hardships and practicalities of Australian outback life.australian woolsheds, farming, shearing, shearing sheds, woolsheds, achitectual features, australian illustration -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Map - Plaster Cast, Map of Australia, 1940's
Made by POW at Dhurringile Internment CampMap of Australia, plaster cast, bell shaped, in which is a copper penny and a rosella atop Cape York. Dated 1940 words "Tatura Vic" below map of Australia1940 Tatura- Dhurringile intern Campplaster caste, map of australia, layton family, dhurringile camp, tatura, camp, ornament, plaster -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Tin, W D & H O Wills (Australia) Ltd
Successor in Australia to Lambert & Butler Tobacco CompanyTobacco tin, Log Cabin, with hinged lid with contents description, top r h corner features a sphinx and centre left on the tin is a building. 2 oz tin.Log Cabin/ Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco / Manufactured by / W D & H O Wills (Australia) Ltd Sydney / Successor in Australia to Lambert & Butler -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Freud's War, 2009
Primarily focuses on the experiences of one line of the Freud family, that of Sigmund Freud's eldest son Martin and his son Walter Freud who was sent to Australia on the Dunera in 1940.Dust covered book. White text. 3 men with a swastika and 3 cars full of officers and crowd of people. Navy blue hard cover.sigmund freud, martin freud, walter freud, dunera, internees sent to australia, freud family history -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Adrian Peniston-Bird, Time flies, 1994
The novel is set at and around Canterbury Primary School in the suburbs of Melbourne. The central adult character is based on the real Major Patrick Maloney, the first headmaster of the school when it opened in 1908.115 pages. Includes Appendix with recollections from a studentfictionThe novel is set at and around Canterbury Primary School in the suburbs of Melbourne. The central adult character is based on the real Major Patrick Maloney, the first headmaster of the school when it opened in 1908. canterbury primary school, family relationships, girls, school life -
Vision Australia
Flag - Image, Vision Australia Blind Sports Square Dance club, circa 2005
Banner used during by the Square Dance Club after the creation of Vision Australia. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White banner with purple writing, dancing couple in green and letters V and A in green and purpleVision Australia Blind Sports Square Dance Clubrecreation, vision australia, margaret fox -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards, 2002
Members and staff of Vision Australia Foundation's library service at the 2002 Library Awards night held at the Kooyong office. 1 - Karl Hughes and Jennifer Yang 2 - David Tredinnick and Caroline Lee (narrators) 3 - Liana Fonti and Joelle Rault 4 - unknown 5 - Marie Aberle, Meike Mellars and Lynda Downie 6 - Jane Clifton and Evelyn Krape (narrators) 7 - Tony Porter (narrator) 8 - Joelle Rault and Anna Fairclough 9 - Caroline Baum (host) 10 - Don Watson (author) presenting the Braille Book of the Year Award 11 - Peter Rose, author of Rose Boys, Braille Book of the Year winner. 12 - Judge (unknown) 13 - Stig Wemyss (narrator) 14 - Melissa Eccleston (narrator) 15 - Rebecca Macauley (narrator) 16 - Chris Thewlis (from Civica Pty Ltd, sponsor) 17 - Agnes Nieuwenhuizen presenting YA Book of the Year award to Irini Savvides, auhor of Willow Tree and Olive 18 - Irini Savvides 19 - Paul English (narrator) 20 - Paul English (narrator) 21 - Deidre Rubenstein (narrator) 22 - Evelyn Krape (narrator) 23 - Robert Stillwell (of Bib Stillwell BMW, sponsor) 24 - Robert presenting award to Paul English for his narration of either Corfu or The Blind Eye (he was nominated twice) 25 - Paul English 26 - Hilary McPhee (publisher/editor) presenting Adult Audio Book of the Year Award 27 - Hilary McPhee 28 - Either the winning author, or the author’s representative, accepting the award28 photographs of attendees for the 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards.vision australia foundation, awards, book of the year, karl hughes, jennifer yang, david tredinnick, caroline lee, liana fonti, joelle rault, marie aberle, meike mellars, lynda downie, jane clifton, evelyn krape, tony porter, anna fairclough, caroline baum, don watson, peter rose, stig wemyss, melissa eccleston, rebeca macauley, chris thewlis, agnes nieuwenhuizen, irini savvides, paul english, deidre rubenstein, robert stillwell, hilary mcphee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Sheena Coupe et al, Was it only yesterday? Australia in the twentieth century world, by Sheena Coupe and Mary Andrews, 1983_
A history of Australia from Federation to the early 1980s, a secondary school textbook.Paperback, 216 p. illus. (some col.)australia history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, History of Ringwood East Primary School 4180 1924-1990, 1990
Yellow soft covered booklet detailing the history of the school from 1924 to 1990. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Material re Various kindergartens including "Ware", "Warrawong" history; Ringwood Pre-School; Biala
Various kindergartens including "Ware"; "Warrawond" history; Ringwood Pre-School; Biala -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Transport History, Bus Service, Clippings 1947-1991
Introducing bus service; History of transport in the area; Newspaper cuttings 1947-1991 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Park Orchards - A Short History
Park Orchards - A Short History +Additional Keywords: Green, I / Beavis, B -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, History of Cessna 180 - 161 War Bird
Black Framed document. Documented History of 161 Recce Flt Cessna 180framed document, cessna 180, 161 reconnaissance flight