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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Luigi Gervasoni and Eliza [Ritzau] of Yandoit Creek, Victoria, Pre 1895
George Gervasoni was the son on Luigi and Eliza Gervasoni. He was born at Yandoit Creek, Victoria. George Gervasoni married Anne Pedretti and they lived in Daylesford, where they both died. They are buried in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. Black and white photograph of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni, of San Gallo, Bergamo, Italy, and Eliza Ritzau who was born in Mt Blackwood, Victoria to Prussian parents Auguste Ritzau and Charlotte Benneckendorf. Luigi was the Son of Nicola Gervasoni and Giovanina Gervasoni of San Gallo. yandoit creek, luigi gervasoni, eliza gervasoni, eliza ritzau -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916
Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume III - The AIF in France 1916 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, History of The Rebellion of 1745-46
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. History of The Rebellion of 1745-46 Author: Robert Chambers Publisher: W & R Chambers Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940 CHA 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, 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, history of the rebellion of 1745-46, robert chambers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Envelope, Packet: Historical Recollections Ringwood in the 1890s; brief history; Clippings. Introduction by Gerry Robinson 2007
Handwritten and typed notes on brief history of Ringwood with slides and newspaper cuttings - 90 pages -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Literary work - Envelope, Packet: Percydale - small mining township - history written by Betty Austin of Ringwood (June 1966)
Percydale - small mining township - history written by Betty Austin, Kendall Street Ringwood -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Anne Beggs Sunter, Green Hill History, c2001
The Green Hill settlement dates from the 1860s. Developers in the 1960s chose to call it Mt Helen rather than Green Hill. Mt Helen is believed to be named after Helen Hastie, the daughter of Reverend Hastie of Buninyong. In 1866 a 241 acre site was purchased for a new tertiary institution. It is now known as the Federation University Mount Helen Campus. Green Hill is a scoria dome and though dominated by Mt Buninyong (Elevation 2442 feet) it is thought to have been formed earlier. Three pages History of Greenhill by Anne Beggs Sunter, and two further pages of notes.greenhill, green hill, mount helen, mt helen, mt helen campus, federation university, elizabeth downing, george dean, latta, davis, skelton, watkins, john latta, elizabeth latta, william watkins, pontresina, rabits, dr longden, abraham baxter, noel robson, jane robson, george inglis, mt helen railway station, ballarat technology park, g. dean, green hill wesley church, jim downing, bob thornton, stapleton, hately, martin fanning, toll keeper, ralph fiscalini -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Archive Folder (grey), Tatura History pre 1950
Grey archive folder containing photographs (scanned) of local Tatura history pre 1950 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
History Book, Humphrey Milford. Oxford University Press, A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott, 1916
Hard cover book printed 1916 by Ernest Scott, Professor of History at University of Melbourne.history, australia, e. scott -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Penny Taylor, Telling it like it is : a guide to making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, 1996
This research manual gives sources and details for history research. Includes stories from the area.b&w photographsoral histories, historical research -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Wilfrid Prest, The Wakefield companion to South Australian history, 2001
A one volume guide to events, people, places themes and topics in South Australian history.mapssouth australia, history, encyclopedias -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, P D Gardner, Names of the Victorian Alps : their origins, meanings and history, 1991
Gives a comprehensive account of the origins of local names in the area. Anecdotes of interesting pieces of history.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsjaitmathang, minjambuta, djilimatang, ngarigo, brabiralung, braiakaulung, yuin, gunnai, lake tyers, dargo river, omeo, bright, swifts creek, benambra, ovens valley, mount hotham, mount nugong, wonnangatta station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History Of The Burwood East State School 454 And The Surrounding District
A History of Burwood East State SchoolA History of Burwood East State School compiled by H.E. Wood from 1861 to 1967.A History of Burwood East State School burwood east state school, no. 454, wood, h.e., rooney, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Back to school - making history
Back to school - making history.Back to school - making history. Vermont Primary School original building restored. With photo.Back to school - making history.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradine, david, griffin, suzanne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Guiding in Nunawading, 1958 - 1968
History from 1958 - 1968. Includes a detailed list of all leaders and Queen's Guides.History from 1958 - 1968. Includes a detailed list of all leaders and Queen's Guides.History from 1958 - 1968. Includes a detailed list of all leaders and Queen's Guides.guide groups, nunawading guides local association, quick, lynette, eagland, baxter, cheryl, harvey, heather, scott, susanne, hogben, anne, ogilvie, margaret, smith, dawn, jennifer, sutherland, judith, carroll, barbara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nunawading Cricket Club - 75 years of history, 1/11/2001 12:00:00 AM
History of Nunawading Cricket Club (originally Tunstall Cricket Club) from 1927 to 2002.History of Nunawading Cricket Club (originally Tunstall Cricket Club) from 1927 to 2002.History of Nunawading Cricket Club (originally Tunstall Cricket Club) from 1927 to 2002.nunawading cricket club, cricket clubs, tunstall cricket club, thatcher, fred, aumann, ted, reeves, tom, thornton, eric, mclachlan, mick, saker, bob, trevor, david, bob saker oval -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Extensions to Local History Room, 1/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of extensions to Local History Room - framing finished and 'bluewall' being installed.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 - exterior walls in process of being painted.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 - foundations being laid for disabled toilet.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 extension to Local History Room completed. Restoration of work area commences.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex. local history room, whitehorse historical society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, H V Nixon, The History of the Kew Bowling Club 1880-1980, 1980
HistoryPublished 22-page illustrated history of the Kew Bowling Club to mark its centenary.non-fictionHistorykew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic), clubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), bowling clubs - kew bowling club - history, nixon nv -
Canterbury History Group
Book, The History of Ormiston Girls' School 1849 - 1964
Booklet of history of Camberwell Girls' School, includes many reproductions of photographs of staff and students.canterbury, mont albert road, ormiston girls' school, camberwell girls' grammar school, independent schools, teachers, principals, students -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Certificate to Naturalize under the Provisions of an Act of the Governor and Council, Victoria, 13 June 1860
In 1860, Charles Herold of Ballarat, a gold miner applied to be naturalized. He was born in Kitzinger Bavaria and at the age of thirty-five arrived by the ship "Mary Ross" in Tasmania in 1854 from Hamburg. He then came to the Colony of Victoria by the SS "Queen" in 1857. He wished to purchase land and settle in the Colony for life. This was granted but he first needed to swear an Oath before one of the Judges of the Supreme Court. The Certificate was signed by Henry Barkly. Charles Herold took the Oath before Robert Molesworth, Judge of the Supreme Court on 18 July 1860.Thick cream paper, hand written in ink. Official seal - red and gold - between two pieces of light blue paper and dark blue ribbonSeal Signature of I Moore Date 13 June 1860 Signature of Governor of Victoria, Sir Henry Barklyballarat, naturalize, colony of victoria, judge of the supreme court, charles herold, kitzinger, bavaria, gold miner, henry barkly, robert molesworth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Census of The Plants of Victoria
A Census of The Plants of Victoria Publisher: Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Date: 1928 Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 581 CEN warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, a census of the plants of victoria, field naturalists club of victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Allan Willingham, Cluny (Formerly Fairview) 34 Wrixon Street, Kew 3101: A cultural and architectural history and assessment of cultural heritage significance / Allan Willingham, 2006
Research Report on Fairview, Cluny, held in the KHS Reference Files. Research report, prepared by Allan Willingham for Carey Baptist Grammar School in 2006, into Cluny (formerly Fairview) 34 Wrixon Street, Kew 3101. The cultural and architectural history and assessment of cultural heritage includes a summary of the building's current heritage status, a history of the property, biographical portraits of the principal owners, an architectural history, an assessment of its cultural heritage significance, a statement of conservation policy and appendices.fairview -- wrixon avenue -- kew (vic.) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Supply of Water for Irrigation in Victoria 1881-1981, 1988
Early history of irrigation in Victoria. From 1981 the name changed from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission to Rural Water Commission. Major changes have occurred sinceCream plasticized cover. Black writing. Photo of horse team and scoop working on Waranga Basin or channelsirrigation, books, history, local, rural, industry -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly, Kevin Michael O'Reilly, Pioneer Aviation in Country Victoria The First Fifty Years A Collection, 01-10-2012
This publication is a collection of aviation reportings and memorabilia of pioneer aviation in country Victoria and the Riverina. It contains records and photographs from 1910 to 1960, covering both World War periods and the efforts of those who struggled and endeavoured to introduce aviation as a viable method of transport and enjoyment for all.Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly; 400 pages with B/W illustrationsnon-fictionThis publication is a collection of aviation reportings and memorabilia of pioneer aviation in country Victoria and the Riverina. It contains records and photographs from 1910 to 1960, covering both World War periods and the efforts of those who struggled and endeavoured to introduce aviation as a viable method of transport and enjoyment for all. wwii, raaf base, nhill - aviation - history, western victoria, aerospace & air transport industries -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Ballyshanassy - A History of the Burwood District, 1991
Ballyshnassy was the original name for part of Burwood; Bally in Ireland meaning town, so it was Shanassy's town.History of Burwood (Victoria), researched and compiled by Alyssa Clarkson as part of her VCE studies. Includes transcript of interviews with long-time residents of the district, Mrs. N. Ashworth (nee Donaghey), Mrs. V. Dalzell (nee Nelson), Miss Una Harrison, Mrs. V. Smith (nee Rankin), Mrs. Walsh (nee Rice), and Mr. Fred Payne. -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Booklet, "The Romance of Mt Buffalo Victoria"
Published by the Victorian Railways around 1929. "Over the years the VR Advertising Division published a number of booklets promoting Mount Buffalos winter sports and the restorative powers of its scenery in summer and winter." (Pg 119. Historica) This booklet provides a brief history of the Chalet and features excerpt from a speech by Dr Wilkinson. The beautiful graphic illustrates a tale of the Manfield brothers communicating nightly by fires to family in the valley. The artist is possibly James Northfield or Percy Trompf, whose lithographic posters and promotional material for the Railways were iconic of the time and promoting tourism in Australia was an important National enterprise. Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Promotional material.. (Pg 168. Historica)."The Romance of Mt Buffalo" a brief history of the chalet from an address given by Dr. J.F. Wilkininson in Feb 1929. The booklet has a coloured cover depicting the Gorge at night with a man standing with two camp fires. x 2.Yes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria, 1986
A photo of H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria and it's full size negative. Perhaps it was used for promotion as the Governor of Victoria is the patron of Legacy. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of relationship with the Governor of Victoria.Black and white photo of the Governor and it's negative.S/S 4 in pencil on reverse. Label says: "Our Patron H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria 1986"fundraising, governor of victoria, patron -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Snow at "Launchley", Ascot, Victoria
Four photographs of snow at "Launchley", Ascot, Victoria.chatham-holmes collection, launchley, snow, home, ascot