Bennet family home 51 Smith Street with Bennet children in foreground stawell industry

The book describes the life and times of bushranger Gypsey (aka Gipsy) Smith.Soft cover, lemon, blue titles, with sepia illustration of bearded bushranger holding rifle and pistol. Author: Lawrie Moore.ISBN 3780992581800

Knitted by Myrtle Smith for her trousseau (1934). Formerly of Wonga Park.Pink hand knitted dressing gown. Has whitebands embroidered with floral motifs. Thin knitted pink belt.dressing-gowns, nightware

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. The Historians History of The World Vol 13 France since 11815 Nertherlands A comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of Nations as recorded by the great writers of all ages Edited by Henry Smith Williams Publisher: The Times Date: 1908Front 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, the historians history of the world vol 13, henry smith williams

John Davies ran the bakery until 1923, at which time his son, Fred “F.T.” Davies, became proprietor. The business continued to grow under Fred, who turned it into one of the most successful industries in Ballarat. Fred fitted the bakery with a Perkins Continuous Oven, which was quite revolutionary for the time. The bakery was also fitted with Scotch ovens, which were used for ordinary bread-baking, and were worked manually. (https://bih.federation.edu.au/index.php/Davies_Bread)A number of horse drawn carriages, and motor vans in front of a building at 47 Eureka Street known as Davies the Baker. The three men standing together are Frederick Talbot Davies, John Davies and Hector Godfrey Smith (foreman). davies, davies bread, davies the baker, eureka street, horse, horse drawn carriage, confectioner

Nine girls in the uniform of the Ballarat Girls' Technical School. From left: Maureen Carroll, Sandra Tait, Jeanette Cameron, Wendy Gasterstadt, Coralie Crabb, Wendy Widgery, Suzanne Hall, Janette Smith, Heather O'Brien. ballarat girls' technical school, ballarat girls' junior technical school, maureen carroll, sandra tait, jeanette cameron, wendy gasterstadt, coralie crabb, wendy widgery, suzanne hall, janette smith, heather o'brien, class

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Portraits: photos taken in Bendigo by photographer R. Dermer Smith who had a studio in Bull Street from about 1897 until 1908. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Letter written on blue paper and dated 26 March /70. Note to say Charles Smith was under professional care from January 31 to February 28 & unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by Byrne.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, charles smith, byrne

Document. Ten letters printed in booklet form by L.F.Giblin (Prof. of Economics, Melbourne Uni.) to the fictional John Smith about the economic situation in Australia in 1930. Published in the Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. 24 page booklet.Herald & Weekly Timesdocument, newspaper, economics, l.f. giblin, herald & weekly times, economics, john smith

Note dated Dec 14/74 from Walter Andrew mentioning that he was 18 years old. Occupation - Miner. Residence - Smith St. Birthplace - Ballarat. He was in good health and not married. Signed by Walter Andrew.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, walter andrew

Hardcover book of 495 pages with black and white photos covering the history of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Wirtten by Stephen Murray-Smith and Anthony John Dare. and published in South Yarra, Vic. by Hyland House, in 1987. technical education, royal melbourne institute of technology

Long - Bien Photograph folder. Yellow colour with black writing inside Urgent photos - 07643 - Smith - 1 RAR PX - 4/11/65 37 Photograph 9 x 12 T 328 - 50photo album, 1 rar

Black and white photograph of four generations from Annie MarieRoadnight nee Smith, her daughter Janet Duncan nee Roadnight, Janets eldest daughter Alice Wilson and her son Alan Wilson , Victoria Australiagenealogy, world war 1914-1918

Black paper board with a large image of the Australian flag, its description and history and descriptions of other Australian flags and their histories. Presented to Wangaratta High School by Smith Office Machines in 1994. in a black marble look frame

Set of 2 digital images of: .1 - Track construction of No. 2 road at the BTPS Depot, 5-1-1974 - Gavin Young, Richard Gilbert (sitting), Geoff Cargeeg, Tony Smith and Barry McCandlish. .3 - dittotrams, tramways, btps, depot, trackwork, tram 27

Hand written note: the name William Smith can be read followed by two other words unintelligible, the body of the note says: two years at 2/3 per week from month? On the back the name Schroederorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The Eltham Courthouse annex was the venue for the Society's 40th anniversary celebration lunch on Saturday, 14th July 2007. L-R: - Ron Gordon (Nillumbik Historical Society), Lilas Scale, Peter Bassett-Smith, Diana Bassett-Smith, Vicki Court (Royal Historical Society of Victoria)Colour photo print 100 x 150mm40th anniversary, celebrations, ron gordon, lilas scale, peter bassett-smith, diana bassett-smith, vicki court, eltham courthouse annex, eltham district historical society

This was an invitation to the Premiership and Grand Final Dinner. The invitation belonged to Mrs R. Smith, 20 Raymond Street, Orbost, 3888. Roma Smith (nee Cameron) was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding. Roma married Ronald Richard SMITH in 1944 Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75.Orbost Football Club through its many changes has always been an important social fabric of the Orbost community. Sport is often regarded as an important part of life in rural Australia, contributing to community identity, sense of place, social interaction and good health.A cardboard invitation in the shape of a football. It has a menu inside and a program for the evening. on the back is a list of the team players for both teams.invitation orbost-football-club recreation sport

Best interpretation of names: Back Row: Herbert Howard (President), Gordon Green (Secretary), Fred Edgely, Fred Smith, - , Reg Howard, Bill Murphy, R. Cracknell, Brennan, R.H. Fobister, George Smith, Jim Muir, Joe Wilke, Andy Duff Middle Row: A. Donaldson, Ken Goodrope, Wilke, Arthur Tanner, A Duff Second Row: No 4 Arthur Tanner Front Row: A Howard, Tootie Smith, R. Goodrope, Ron Milne, W. Goodrope, Bob Cracknell, Bill MurphyDigital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loana duff, a howard, a. donaldson, albert howard, andy duff, arthur tanner, bill murphy, bob cracknell, brennan, fred edgely, fred smith, george smith, gordon green, herbert howard, jim muir, joe wilke, ken goodrope, lew howard collection, r. cracknell, r. goodrope, r.h. fobister, reg howard, reginald howard*, ron milne, tootie smith, w. goodrope, wilke

"Told to the Children Series", edited by Louey Chisholm. Mary MacGregor (1872 - 1961), b. Ontario, Canada. Author of several novels and biographies. Books of Monica Smith (nee Turner) donated by her daughter, Joan Smith. Descendents of early Kilmore pioneering business families, the Morrisseys and Hartnells.Greenish paper on board cover with colour plate pasted to front. Missing dust jacket.Wear to extremities, particularly spine. Small pink marks to lower front cover, ink stain right sied front cover.Evidence of previous hinge repair front and back. Slightly ragged appearance to page edges. Foxing to end papers. Binding tight. Seven colour plates all present and in good condition. Probable First Edition, 1908, undated. 115 pp. Good condition.Inside front cover, 'Monica Turner/7th August 1908children's literature, turner collection

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-54: Annie Margaret Smith (nee Kearns) and Augustus Patrick Smith. Annie died in 1940 aged 69 years and was the wife of Augustus who died 1946 aged 76 years. He was the son of George Smith who arrived on Phillip Island about 1869. He paid 20 shillings per acre for 175 acres. 466-55: Margaret Jean Mallory. Margaret arrived on the Island in 1929 to teach at the Ventnor School. She became interested in community affairs and was the first to start the Girl Guides. She was President of the CWA and foundation member of the Golf Club. Margaret with her husband William (Bill), were tireless workers for the Children's Hospital along with many other worthy causes. Margaret died on November 25th, 1982 aged 75. William died February 1989 aged 87.phillip island cemetery, annie margaret smith nee kearns, augustus patrick smith, george smith, margaret jean mallory, william alfred mallory, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, June 25, 2004. Smiling students: Kangaroo Flat school No. 98. First grades 1-2 sit for a class photo in 1941. Back row: Bill Anderson, Harry Smith, Olive Dobbin, Heather Kelsey, Doreen Howard, Melva Hambridge, Florrie Salter, Laraine Lowe, Dennis Styles, Kevin Smith and teacher Glenis Hubble. Third row: Margaret Petherick, Gwen Hartley, Unknown, Beverly Swift, Enid Smith, Joy Pilcher, Shirley Edwards, Elaine Exon. Second row: Mick Kelsey, Ian Beckworth, Ken Bartels, Unknown, Rex Kelsey, Trevor Mathews, Brian Lalor, Bob Dobbin. Front row: Unknown, Alan Mathews, Richie Ellis, ? spark, Jack Lue, Ken Whittle, George Seeber.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection - Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of a crowd of people on the Cowes Jetty watching the yachts sailing off. Three people watching from the beach at the water's edge.On back: "Yacht Races etc at Cowes"cowes beach, phillip island, yacht racing, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of a group or approximately 80 people seated and standing on lawn. Group from the Isle of Wight Hotel. Trees behind them.On back: "Group from Isle of Wight Hotel"isle of wight hotel patrons, phillip island, cowes phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of seals on Seal Rock with sea splashing onto rocks in foreground.On back: "Seals at Seal Rocks Phillip Island. Seal Rocks".seal rocks, phillip island, australian fur seals, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee