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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A White Roof-Tree
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. Ethel Mary Turner Ethel Turner (25th January 1872 – 8th April 1958) was an English-born Australian novelist and children's literature writer. She was born Ethel Mary Burwell in Doncaster in England. Her father died when she was two, leaving her mother Sarah Jane Burwell with two daughters (Ethel and Lillian). A year later, Ethel’s mother married Henry Turner, who was 20 years older and had six children of his own. Sarah Jane and Henry had a daughter, Rose. Henry Turner died suddenly, leaving Sarah Jane with nine children and little income. In 1879 Sarah Jane moved to Australia with Ethel, Lillian, and Rose; within the next two years she married Charles Cope and gave birth to his son Rex. Ethel Turner was educated at Paddington, New South Wales Public School and Sydney Girls High School she was one of the school's original thirty-seven pupils. Ethel started her writing career at eighteen, founding the Parthenon, a journal for young people, with her sister Lillian. Writing as “Dame Durden”, she wrote children's columns for the Illustrated Sydney News and later for the Australian Town and Country Journal. In 1891 the family moved to Woodlands, a large house in Lindfield, now Killara, which was then out in the country. Woodlands still stands today in Werona Avenue and is where she wrote “Seven Little Australians”. In 1896 Ethel married Herbert Curlewis, a lawyer. After living in Mosman, they built their own house overlooking Middle Harbour. The house, Avenel, is where Ethel Turner spent the rest of her years. She survived her daughter Jean Curlewis, who died of tuberculosis, by 28 years. Jean was also a writer of children's books, although not as popular as her mother. Jean's works include “The Ship That Never Set Sail”, “Drowning Maze”, and “Beach Beyond (1923)”. Her son Adrian, was a Barrister, Captain in WW2 and a Changi and Thai-Burma Railway POW and later a Judge. Ethel Turner died at Mosman on 8 April 1958 at 85. She is buried at Macquarie Park Her best-known work is her first novel, Seven Little Australians (1894), which is widely considered a classic of Australian children's literature and was an instant hit both in Australia and overseas. It is about a family of seven children growing up in Australia. The book, together with its sequels “The Family at Misrule” (1895) and “Little Mother Meg” (1902) that deal with the lives of the Wolcott family, particularly with its seven mischievous children in 1880s Australia. A companion to "Seven Little Australians", “Judy and Punch” was published in 1928. Like her stepfather, the character of Captain Woollcott was a widower with six children. The book was made into a feature film in Australia in 1939 and a UK television series in 1953. A 10-episode television series was made in 1973 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Turner published a number of other books for children, short stories and poems. “Three Little Maids” (1900) is a strongly autobiographical novel about her family's migration from England to Sydney, Australia. Turner wrote more than forty novels. Some were about the mischievous Wolcott’s. Others were serialized, like her books on "the Cub", and some were stand-alone. The children she wrote about were all adventurous and independent. They frequently got themselves into sticky situations and got themselves out of them with very little to no adult help. Turner was awarded a number of prestigious literary awards and could be considered one of Australia's best-loved authors. She is listed on The Australian Women's Register. The Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature is given annually under the auspices of the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards. Ref Ethel Mary Turner, Biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Turner 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 White Roof-Tree Author: Ethel Turner Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co Date: 1905Label on spine cover with typed text PAT FIC TUR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a white roof-tree, ethel turner -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of koala in tree, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show conservation efforts that were undertaken at Churchill Island.Black and White photograph with white border depicting alert koala on tree branch during the day.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. Stamp on reverse: "COPYRIGHT/FISHERIES & GAME DEPT./VICTORIA"churchill island, koala, photograph, conservation -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group making tree guards, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages. Black and white photograph of group of people at Churchill Island making tree guards. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white landscape photograph, c.1940s
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph taken on Churchill Island of North Cove, with the shoreline being framed by treesCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse in multiple hands 'North Cove Churchill Island c1940' '69'churchill island, north cove -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of horses and cart, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of a horse, a foal, and a cart in front of a leaning tree with a barn on the right side.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Building on right is the old hay barn'churchill island, amess house, barn, horse -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of Churchill Island, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of Churchill Island with a cluster of trees hiding Amess House and Rogers' CottagesCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Looking back towards house from near north point'churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of woman in costume, c.1940
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph of a woman in costume standing in front of a tree holding a small wicker basket.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil Handwritten on reverse in pencil 'Possible Sue - Robert Ingpen's daughter. I knew her around 2010 but this looks like a younger version of her. Samantha Mather - 14/09/2019'churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of pasture
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and white photograph with white border of a a paddock with a stand of trees on the left mostly obscuring a buildingCatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1970s
In 1902 the family business was registered as B. Seppelt & Sons Ltd. Oscar junior took charge of operations at Seppeltsfield and his brothers managed branches in other States. The enterprise expanded rapidly. In 1914, in the first of a series of property acquisitions, Seppelt bought Clydeside Cellars, at Rutherglen, Victoria. When his father retired in 1916, Oscar became managing director. Black and white photograph of the front Seppelt's Cellars in Rutherglen, with large palm trees growing in front.On back of photo: "Seppelts" wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, seppelts winery, tuileries, rutherglen estates, hamilton, clydeside cellars -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Post Card, Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd, 1970s
Colour postcard photograph winery resembling a castle with a square tower, viewed through an avenue of trees.At bottom left of photo: " 'All Saints' Winery" On back of card: "Rutherglen Victoria. Historic 'All Saints' Winery, of the 'Castle of Mey', Scotland, has a 'B' Classification from the National Trust of Victoria"all saints winery, castle of mey, wineries, wine industry -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1960s
Photograph taken before Melba Morris-Slamen started restoration of the buildings.Black and white photograph of the front of Fairfield House, heavily overgrown with vines, and obscured by trees and shrubs fairfield cellars, fairfield house, wine industry, morris family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tree planting marks new school year
Verdale Primary School planting native treesVerdale Primary School planting native trees every year to mark the appointment of house captains.Verdale Primary School planting native trees verdale primary school, primary schools, mitcham, brydy, victor, minwalla, abby, macdonald, adam -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Zelman Gumtree, Seventh Street, Hepburn Springs, 2004, 28/06/2004
A gum tree on the edge of Seventh Street, Hepburn Springs, that was planted by Victor Zelman of Zelman Cottage.hepburn springs, seventh street, victor zelman, zelman cottage, gum tree -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Care and maintenance of your street tree, n.d
A pamphlet put out by City of Nunawading Parks and RecreationA pamphlet put out by City of Nunawading Parks and Recreation explaining the care and maintenance of street trees.A pamphlet put out by City of Nunawading Parks and Recreationtrees, city of nunawading. parks and recreation department. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Outline History of Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society, 14/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
Outline history of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society .Outline history of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society by J. Field, 14 October 1970.Outline history of Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society .blackburn and district tree preservation society, environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mullauna Secondary College Staff 1989, 1989
Mitcham technical School, Blackburn Sec college, Donvale High School, later Nunawading High School merged to become Mullauna Secondary College with a $5.2 million government grant 1988.Article on plan to merge at NP3009.Coloured photograph of staff at Mullauna Secondary College 1989.Photograph taken outdoors in a treed location.mullauna secondary college staff 1989. secondary colleges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, TILL, Alwyn
Faded black & white Kodak print of Alwyn TILL with a black dog standing amongst trees.till, alwyn -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, C1916
Joseph Starkie was the Chairman of the Sunbury Waterworks Trust from 1905 to 1913. During that time he was instrumental in getting a permanent water supply installed for the town of Sunbury. After his death in April 1913, the townspeople erected a memorial which stood at the intersection of Brook and Stawell Street. It was unveiled on 26 January 1915 by Terence O'Brien. The original memorial included a drinking fountain and horse trough. As traffic increased within the town, the centre section of the fountain, without the horse trough, was resited in a reserve opposite the Memorial Hall. The photograph shows the monument on its original site. The installation of a reliable and permanent water supply for Sunbury was an important achievement for the town in the early years of the twentieth century.A sepia photograph in post card format of a water fountain and trough in a street in front of an avenue of trees.J. D. STARKIE MEMORIALstarkie, joseph daniel., water fountain, j.d.starkie memorial -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - Portrait of Rhonda Kelly, Nicole Marie, 2021
Thousands of volunteers work tirelessly to conserve and protect the environment of Geelong and the Bellarine. Their work often goes unnoticed. In 'The Work of Nature' the National Wool Museum and the Environment Department at the City of Greater Geelong worked with photographer Nicole Marie to showcase the significant contribution of environment volunteers in our region. Each of the eight people showcased in these portraits were nominated by their peers and members of the community for their significant contribution to conserving and protecting the environment. Rhonda Kelly - Friends of Waurn Ponds Creek Conservation volunteer projects not only have great biodiversity outcomes but are also collegial community groups that bring people together. Rhonda Kelly has worked tirelessly for over a decade for Waurn Ponds Creek. The Friends group is recognised throughout Geelong as a well-run, well organised and successful community group. This is due to the hard work of people like Rhonda. Rhonda is involved with all aspects of the Friends Group as Convener of the group, seed collector and propagator of plants at the community nursery. She is welcoming, passionate and hardworking. Not only does she organise the planting days and monthly clean-up days, but she also works with the community and schools engaging people with the value and beauty of the creek. Photo at Waurn Ponds Creek by Nicole Marie.Image showing an environmental portrait of a woman holding two potted seedlings with trees and grass in the background.environment, conservation, portraits, geelong, nature, exhibition, work of nature, geelong nature forum, volunteers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Tree Replanting, 1985
13 slides Oct 85. Possibly Longerenong. Using machinery to dig up and replant a tree.longerenong, machinery, digging, tree planting -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Cabin was built by Thomas Henry Branchflower who had arrived from England late in 1921. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist.the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, photograph -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Eberhard Schuster, September 1991
Camp 1 German wool buyer Mr Eberhard Schuster, standing in front of the remains of Cafe Wellblach at camp 1. Colour photograph of a man in black hat and jacket standing in front of a stone wall. Trees in the background. german wool buyers, eberhard schuster, camp 1, cafe wellblach -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Vollmer Sisters
Vollmer sisters were internees at Camp 3 during WW2. Left to right: Aline Zollinger (married a Vollmer), Traude, Hedwig, Lydia and Ruth VollmerBlack and white photograph of 5 women standing, couple of trees in the distance behind the women on the right. aline zollinger, aline vollmer, traude vollmer, hedwig vollmer, lydia vollmer, ruth vollmer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Palm Tree and Horse Paddock, 15/09/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of the Palm Tree on the horse paddock - the location of the original cottage and smokehouse - 2002 photo.palm trees, schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Palm Tree - Schwerkolt Homestead, 21/04/2001 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Palm Tree on original Schwerkolt Family Homestead, abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, palm trees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Palm Tree - Schwerkolt Cottage, 21/04/2001 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Palm Tree on original Schwerkolt Homestead land, abutting Schwerkolt Cottage Reserve.schwerkolt cottage, palm trees -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Copies of Photographs, certificates, titles for The Wieland of Heathmont History, published 2008
material for Wieland bookMaroon spiral binder with photographs, cerificates , hand written family trees collected for the published book. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, ELB and Tree Pruning
10 slides. 2 labelled "ELB". 8 showing tree pruning with a cherry picker. Not dated.tree pruning, trees, arboriculture, cherry picker -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, n.d
Spoon, boxed, plain metal, silver coloured, round enamelled badge, 'tree with sky behind'.Back: 'OPAL DESIGN AUSTRALIA' - impressed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Glass Plate Negative - Tennis Courts in Botanic Gardens, 1890-1910
Glass plate negative. Tennis Courts in Botanic Gardens with 'Kingsley' (obscured by trees) on the hill in the distance.Front: 'Portland'