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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shops have a history, 1984
Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.blackburn road, blackburn. nos 1 - 15, bayley, elizabeth rockliffe, leonard sherwin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Brief history of Wunderlich Terracotta Roofing Tiles, 1981
A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.tile factories, wunderlich limited, bloom, m.i., wunderlich, ernest -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn - Oral History, 2000
Oral history interview - Joyce Kotze with Kath Jones (interviewer). Biographical form, interview summary and transcription.mitcham, box hill, blackburn, middleborough road, blackburn, whitehorse link 2000 project, kotze, joyce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham - Oral history, 2000
Oral history interview - Greg Bawdin with Kath Jones (interviewer). Biographical form, interview summary and transcript.mitcham, nunawading, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, schools, bawdin, greg -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Councillor Koutras makes history, 2007
Cr Koutras has made history, as the first Councillor to be elected Mayor of Whitehorse for a second successive term.Cr Koutras has made history, as the first Councillor to be elected Mayor of Whitehorse for a second successive term.Cr Koutras has made history, as the first Councillor to be elected Mayor of Whitehorse for a second successive term.city of whitehorse, koutras, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Display Local History Room, 2/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of of the display in large cabinet in Local History Room of Sewing Machines and related sewing objects.sewing machines, nunawading and district historical society. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 20/11/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room beginning - Safety fence erected and initial foundations dug.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 18/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room - extension finally enclosed for the internal fitting. Bluewall to be painted.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 8/02/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room - new disabled toilet from interior of Implements area.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 8/02/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room finished. Time to get unbelievable mess back to normal.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 1/03/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of members hard at work in completed extended Local History Room. 19 March 2003.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society, arrowsmith, ted -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Ballarat, c1887 (from Wither's 'History of Ballarat'), c1887
Scan of the large 'pullout' panorama of Ballarat from the front of the 1887 edition of W.B. Wither's History of Ballarat. ballarat, panorama, w.b. withers -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Gibbs, Christine, History of Postal Services In Australia
History of the Posal Service in Australia with many sepia photographs of Post Offices, postal employees and means of deliverynon-fictionpostal services, post offices, postal workers, telegraph offices, ships, cobb and co, horse drawn vehicles, vintage cars -
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 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Archive - Parent Record, Family History - Collection of 1960s Land Titles and Property Records associated with Carter and Brown Families and others, Grandview Grove, (later Bemboka Road) Warranwood, (Parts of Crown Grant 20, 1854)
Set of four clear-fronted plastic A4 binders containing family history research printouts and photocopies. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Charlie 'Dooley' CHRIMES, History of Port Melbourne Football Club, 28 Aug 2006
History of Port Melbourne Football Club. Speakers were Charlie "Dooley" CHRIMES, introduced by Terry KEENAN.sport - australian rules football, charlie 'dooley' chrimes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Images, Images relating to the History of Ballarat and the Eureka Stockade
Charles Hotham was Governor of Victoria at the time of the Eureka Stockade (03/12/1854).Unbound images (29) used in the in the History of Ballarat by W.B. Withers, including posters associate with the Eureka Stockade , including a black and white Government poster distributed after the Eureka Stockade (as published in Withers 'History of Ballarat'). The poster calls for Social order after the events at Ballarat. eureka stockade, reward posters, charles hotham, w.b. withers, john alloo, eureka stockade monument, s.t. gill, f.w. niven, s.d.s. huyghue, history of ballarat, di chambrillon, frederick vern, reward poster, french, golden point -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: UNNAMED COUPLE
Studio portrait of an unknown young couple. The lady is wearing a dark dress with ruffles and a decorated hat, she has droop style ear rings. The gentleman is wearing a dark suit and has a handlebar moustache. They are seated on a bale of hay or similar. Written on the reverse is S. Solomon School of Photography 51 Rundle St. AdelaideS. Solomon, Adelaideperson, group, couple, s. solomon -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr Ken Horn, Latrobe librarian,launching History of Ringwood book at Civic Centre. 1974
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ken Horn, Librarian Latrobe Library, launching History of Ringwood book at Civic Centre, 22-10-74 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Marie and Graham Moore, Exchanging One Country for Another - A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840, 1988
Published for a reunion of David and Janet Bowman's decendentsPale Blue card cover with black ink title below which is a stylised map of Australia and The Welsh lion Bi-Centential Logo in bottom RightExchanging One Country for Another. A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840. Australia 1788-1988stawell immigration -
Mont De Lancey
Apple Parer/Corer, Circa 1898
Almost identical to American Goodell Patent. But this example was made in Germany.Turntable type apple parer/corer, with a wooden handle, on a wooden base."Made in Germany"apple corers, apple peelers -
Clunes Museum
Document - NEWSPAPER - SPECIAL FEATURE, BALLARAT "COURIER", THE REST IS HISTORY, 4/10/1984
ARTICLE COURIER SPECIAL FEATURE TITLED 'THE REST IS HISTORY', DATED 4/10/1984, PAGE 8. JOHN McPHEE, COACHMAN. STARTED COACHES MELBOURNE TO KILMORE 1854. DROVE LEAD COACH AT CLUNES RIOT. FEATURE 28 PAGES. COLLECTION OF NOSTALGIA ON BALLARAT'S PEOPLE AND HISTORY.john mcphee, coachman, clunes riot, first coach melbourne kilmore 1854 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Safety razor with metal container, Approximately 1914
Possibly WWI historical significance.American model safety razor. Made in Germany possibly from 1914 with metal container.Safety Razor, Warranted, Made in Germany. Safety razor printed on metal container -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Carter family history
Carter family history. Charles Ernest Carter and Olive Maud Ballard.; Eulogy - Allan Ballard Carter - 2006. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines History, 1972
Four foolscap typed pages outlinging the history of the Ballarat School of Mines and the development of the new campus at Mount Helen. mount helen campus, somerville learmonth, redmond barry, rivett henry bland, wesley church -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Cambridge Natural History Vol 2
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 Cambridge Natural History Vol 2 Edited by S F Harmer Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1896Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 595.1 HAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, 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, the cambridge natural history vol 2, s f harmer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, History of former Lilydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale
Prosperity and Progress - 1889 to 1989 - History of former Lillydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale - Australis -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Matlock, Geoffrey, The Creation of a Name and a Family History - Matlock, 2012
History of the Mah Tock (Matlock) family from 1832 to 2012 +Additional Keywords: Mah Tock / Matlock, Geoffrey -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Southwood Primary School History (Ringwood, Vic.), 1997
History 1965 to 1997 when school closed - Incorporating 1997 Year Book and the Last Grade Six Graduation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The History of Northcote
Warrnambool Public Library The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. SIGNIFICANCE 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. The History of Northcote Author: William George Swift Publisher: The Leader Publishing Co Pty Ltd Date: 1928Label on spine with typed text RA 994.51 SWI warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, the history of northcote, william george swift